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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-1982 City Council Minutes - i 1 ~ tH ~ m <I: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1982 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA 149 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:32 by Mayor Pro tern Torn. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilman MacMurray. ROLL CALL. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: TORN, UNSWORTH, MACMURRAY ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: STEWART Also present were: City Manager Rede, City Attorney Ponter, Planning Director Morrissey, City Engineer Kicak and City Clerk Harrington. CONSENT CALENDAR.. Mr. Torn asked that the Warrant List be added to the Consent Calendar as Item #5. Mr. Unsworth asked that Item #1, Minutes, be removed from the Consent Calendar. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ~. TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. I \. r- L AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:- MACMURRAY, TORN, UNSWORTH COUNCILMEN: NONE COUNCILMEN: STEWART 1. Minutes. A. Regular Meeting - March 9, 1982. Removed from Consent Calendar. 2. Dedication of Lincoln and Machado Street. Accepted Grant Deed of Dedication for the additional right of way from Edwin Stewart. 3. Resolution opposing reallocation of local assistant funds to the Air Resources Board. Approved Resolution No. 82-20. 4. City Attorney request to attend League Meeting. Authorized City Attorney to attend league of California Cities City Attorney's Department Spring Meeting. 5. Warrant List. Approved Warrant List as presented. Item Removed from Consent Calendar. 1. A. Regular Meeting - March 9, 1982. Mr. Unsworth asked that two typographical errors be corrected on Page 3, Item #10. Also in #10, add as the last paragraph "Council concurred with the recommendation of the City Attorney". Page two 15~ity Council ~1inutes ~arch 23, 1982 PUBLIC HEARINGS. 31. Zone Change 81-5 - Pacific Planning Group. Mr. Morrissey presented a brief background of the proposed zone change recommending approval of Zone Change 81-5 subject to five conditions as presented in the Staff Report to Council dated March 18, 1982. Mr. Morrissey stated that a legal description has not been submitted by the applicant on this property and Council can not take action to annex the property until proper proceedings and hearings have been held by the Local Agency Formation Commission. l' ; ...J.....>......... l'.>' Council asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the Zone Change. Mr. James Kusky, President of the Warm Springs Valley Assocation, living in the IIEucalyptus Grovell behind the proposed annexation. Mr. Kusky was concerned that if the area was annexed to the City, Kambern Avenue would have a dual jurisdiction for maintenance and repair by the City and the County of Riverside. Water was a major concern to the Association since Caltrans placed run-off lines under the roadway for Interstate 15. Concerns were also expressed regarding the increased traffic the development would bring. Mr. Kusky recommended that should the annexation go thrOugh that an agreement be executed between the owner/developer or city and the County and CSA 124 so improvements will be guaranteed for the road. . Mr. Eugene Carter stated he objected to the proposed zone change. Mr. Carter feels the damage which has occurred as a result of the culverts should be corrected. Council aSked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the Zone Change. Mr. Joe Olinghouse, 25420 Palomar Road, Idlewild, spoke in favor of-the zone change stating that the annexation can be conditioned to insure that the road improvements are made. i ~ I... ' The City Clerk read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Vail, Sr., expressing approval of the zone change. Mr. Morrissey stated that if Council approves- the zone change, it would come back to the Council in ordinance form. The ordinance would go through first and second readings, but the second reading can not be approved until-after the annexation has been approved. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY TO APPROVE THE ZONE CHANGE WITH FIVE CONDITIONS. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNC ILMEN: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: MACMURRAY, UNSWORTH, TORN NONE STEWART At this time Council concurred to move to Item 54. Citizen Request. 54. Citizen Request - Junior High School Bike-a-thon. Mr. Torn read a letter from Ms. Gina Charles requesting approval of la Bike-a-thon on City Streets on April 14, 1982. Ms. Gina Charles stated the Bike-a-thon was a method of raising funds for needed school repairs. Ms. Charles has spoken to the Sheriff Department regarding approval of the r 0 ute to b e use d . The She r i' f f De par t men t w ill ass i s tin blocking off the streets the day of the Bike-a-thon. The contact person at the Sheriff's Department would be Deputy Ron Bryning. ~ -- l i ~ en <C ~'", '- ~" L- Page three City Council Minutes March 23, 1982 151 BUSINESS ITEMS. 54. Citizen Request - Junior High School Bike-a-thon. Continued. Council had concerns about businesses being shut down for a period of time. Ms. Charles stated some of the businesses have already been contacted and have not expressed any objections. Ms. Charles reported that Mr. Hue of the Junior High School is the staff advisor on this event. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE IN CONCEPT WITH THE DETAILS TO BE WORKED OUT WITH THE CITY MANAGER. Council concurred to take up the next regular agenda item. 41. Collier Street Rea1ig~ment - Continued from March 9, 1982. Mr. Porter reported that the developer has asked that this item be continued for two weeks. 42. Jennings request for Extension of Time on Tract #15880. Continued from March 9, 1982. Oral report by City Attorney. Mr. Porter reported that he could not find an area within the law ~here an extension of time would be permitted. Mr. Porter recommended that no action be taken on this item. Mr. Jennings thanked the Council for their" consideration in this matter. 43. Canyon Lake Hills Tract #17413 - Continued from March 9, 1982. . ! Mr. Rede stated_he would like to clarify some conditions in the report which do not agree with the minutes. Mr. Rede believes the minutes are correct. Condition #44 was at the request of the developer. Mr. Rede wanted to clarify if it was also the intent of the Council to grant the longest period possible for the tract. - Mr. Porter stated there was a change in state law-which the City can take advantage of in providing more liberal extension periods. Mr. Porter suggested that the developer leave the request for extension in obeyance until a new ordinance can be submitted to the City Council which would give him an additional extension period. ' Mr. Rede stated that the developer and staff have come to an agreement on Condition #39. Mr. Hy1en, Agent for the developer, stated that he had some. problems with the wording in Condition #39. He would like to see the words Capital Improvements changed to Water and Sewer Fees. Mr. Rede explained that Condition #39 was in effect a side letter of agreement which covered the good faith effort previously mentioned in 39 A & B and that in exchange for _ waiver of 39-C the developer agreed to purchase or assist with the placement of, not less than $500,000 of Redevelopment Agency Bonds, Certificates of Participation and/or other forms of commercial paper. In addition to the letter of agreement~ the developer agreed to a schedule of payments totaling $800,000 for off-site plan check and inspection fees excluding Capital Improvement and Building Permit Fees. Mr. Hylen felt the development will not affect the city in any way as far as drainage and should not be made ta pay any drainage fees. Mr. Hylen further stated that all the drainage from the tract is tributary into Canyon Lake. Page four 15~i ty Counc i 1 Mi nutes !Ifc1rch 23, 1982 BUSINESS ITEMS. Continued. 43. Canyon Lake Hills Tract #17413 - Continued from March 9, 1982. Cont'd. Mr. Kicak felt that the development would affect the city by drainage of water into the city. Mr. Porter stated that the only other item which needs to be addressed is the proposed amendment to the Development Agree- ment which is required to go through the Public Hearing process before the City Council can amend it. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED r.....t UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE PER CONDITIONS FOR TRACT #17413 AS SHOWN, AS CHANGED, AS DISCUSSED AND LEGALIZED, AND TO INCLUDE APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE. Mr. Morrissey stated that at the last Council meeting certain streets were i~entified as being of reduced width and staff has received a map showing which streets have been approved to have a reduced width. ROLL CALL ON MOTION: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: UNSWORTH, MACMURRAY, TORN NONE STEWAHT 44. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities on Existing San Jacinto River Bridge at Mission Trail and Lakeshore Drive. Mr. Kicak provided the council with two alternatives for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities over the San Jacinto River. The first alternative was to provide an eight foot wide support adjacent to the existing bridge on the southerly side of the bridge. The estimated cost for this alternative would be approximately $25,000. The second alternative was to consider a paved roadway which would lead fro~ the ex i s tin g Mis s ion T ra il and La k e S h 0 reD r i ve do w n tli e ban k of the San Jacinto River and across the bottom of the river. The estimated cost would be $6,800. During the rains the path would be unusable and the road could deteriate. Mr. Kicak stated that he has had a discussion with Ted Nelson regarding a possible grant which may cover a portion of the cost for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities through the utilization of SB 821. -IIi "- MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SPEND UP TO $6,000 TO RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE BRIDGE UNDER SB 821. 45. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Sign Documents per- taining to the loan for the water system improvements. Mr. Rede stated this item is at the request of the City Engineer to facilitiate the rapid turn-around of these documents. - MOVED BY MACMURRAY, SECONDED BY UNSWORTH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. ~ 46. Award Contract - Water Well. Oral report by City Engineer. Mr. Kicak reported_ that only one bid had been received on the Water Well. The bid was in the amount of $98,364.00. This bid is over the City Engineer's estimate by $30,000. Mr. Kicak stated the city had two options available to them for consideration. -- I I i m en <( ~-: IL.. "...... I L-: Page five City Council Minutes March 23, 1982 153 BUSINESS ITEMS. Continued. 46. Award Contract - Water Well. Continued. 1. Reject and readvertise. 2. Authorize staff to negotiate with the contractor on the amount of the bid, then bring back to Council to be awarded. :1 MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE BIDDER OF THE WATER WELL WITH THE HELP OF STAFF. 47. Time Extension Request for Tract #14558 - Imsande. Mr. Morrissey recommended approval of the second and final extension for a period of one year subject to seven conditions as outlined in Staff Report to Council dated March 17, 1982. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE TIME EXTENSION REQUEST FOR TRACT #14558 - IMSANDE. Council concurred to recess at 9:00 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:13 p.m. 48. Change Order #1 on Limited Street Pedestrian Bridge. Mr. Kicak reported that K.E.C., contractor for the Limited Street Pedestrian Bridge has requested in lieu of utilizing the flat car, Council authorize a modified design utilizing other materials for the construction of the bridge. The alternate design has been submitted to the Engineering De- partment for review. The design by the contractor will be more aesthetically appealing and is as functional as the original proposed design. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO GO ALONG WITH THE CHANGE ORDER WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATION. 49. Installation of Water Line in Avenue 9 and Mill Street Mr. Kicak recommended the Council award the contract for the construction of the water line in-Avenue 9 and Mill Street to MBC in the amount of $33,250. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMU~RAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ACCEPT THE BID AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. 50. Airport Feasibility Study with CH2M Hill - Contract Proposal. Mr. Morrissey gave background information, on the Airport Feasibility Study with CH2M Hill. The study is divided into two (2) phases with a report due at the end of each phase. The first report will contain analyses of whether an airport is feasible in Elsinore Valley and the types of activities it could support. The second report will examine the feasibility of airport related activities at Skylark Airport or the development of a new airport facility in another location. Mr. Morrissey explained that the awarding of the Airport Feasiblity Study to CH2M Hill does not mean that CH2M Hill will be preparing the grant application. If the City desires CH2M Hill to prepare the grant .then the firm will be hired on a consulting basis to perform the necessary work. MOVED BY MACMURRAY, SECONDED BY UNSWORTH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO CH2M HILL WITH THE TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $16,380.00. Page six 15f.ity Council Minutes ria r c h 2 3, 1 9 8 2 BUSINESS ITEMS. Continued. 51. Reclassification Studies for Selected City Personnel. Mr. Rede gave background information on the reclassification study on the selected city personnel. Mr. Rede reported that a Memorandum of Understanding had been adopted between the City and the Public Employees Association of Riverside County. In accordance with this agreement, the City agreed to study three positions within the Public Works Department. One Maintenance Worker and two Maintenance Work I positions. The City Manager included the positions of Permit Technician/Clerical Supervisor and Transit Coordinator in the Classification Study to more clearly identify and classify the work responsibilities of the positions and help to establish a more equitable and competitive salary range. The Transit Coordinator will be discussed separately under the L.E.T.S. Meeting. .:.~:' -- l Mr. Rede explained the city has created positions in order to get specific jobs done. The system as it stands now, is not built to deal with employees who have reached the end of their wage schedule. The request as it was submitted was for reclassification when in essence it should have been submitted for "seniority pay". Mr. Rede felt that periodic reviews of positions is necessary and hopes to look into other positions in the coming fiscal year. Mr. Torn expressed concern about losing personnel to another agency because of a little more pay, after the city has -trained the employee and paid for his/her education. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE THREE RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT AND STAFF AND HAVE THE CITY~MANAGER LOOK INTO MERIT/SENIORITY INCREASES. -.Ii ~ 52. Bid Award to Street Light Standards. Mr. Rede gave a brief background of the Street Light Standards Bid process. The process was originally intended to be on an information basis. However, due to the large amount of the bid, it is requested that the City Council accept the bid in the amount of $17,260. Mr. Rede reported that some of the 1 ights may be .located on private property and the city will only authorize the re- moval of the lights at the request or permission of the property owner. - MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE BID TO RONALD S. AND BILLIE L. BARNES IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,260. 53. Business License - Parking Requirements. Mr. Morrissey gave background information on the nature of the report and submitted possible solutions to the ~ parking problems in the down town section. This report was initiated as a result of the number of business license applications for churches in the down town area. Mr. Morrissey reported.there is parking for only about 15% of what is necessary- for the down town area for the existing uses. Mr. Morrissey asked Council tD approve Staff Recommendation on the parking restrictions and business licenses. 6 ~ t 00 m C\.I lJ.J en <t: . i ...).'.-......... ~:. ~ I I Page seven City Council Minutes March 23, 1982 155 BUSINESS ITEMS. Continued. 53. Business License - Parking Requirements. Continued. Mr. Unsworth expressed concern that churches should not be permitted to locate in a commercial area. Mr. Unsworth also felt that no additional thrift or used item stores should be allowed in the down town area. Delores McDaniels stated she needs direction from the Council because churches are not required to get a Business License. Mr. Torn clarified that staff's first recommendation would be to enact an interim urgency ordinance. Mr. Torn asked if staff would need this to be adopted at tonight's meeting. Staff stated they do not have the wording of the ordinance prepared at this time but would be able to put the ordinance together if Council would excuse Mr. Porter and Mr. Morrissey. Ms. Jeri Stevenson, representing asked if the Council could grant until the ordinance is adopted. move tf the use was deemed to be the Chapel of the Roses, a conditional use permit She stated that she would unappropriate for the area. Mr. Unsworth explained that conditional use permits are not approved for a short time and the parking ordinance as it pertains to specific numbers of parking spaces required for certain types of businesses. Council adjourned to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:40 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:02 p.m. Council adjourned to the Lake Elsinore Transit System Meeting at 10:02 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:23 p.m. 53. Business License - Parking Requirements. Continued. Ms. Nancy Shaffer, owner of a downtown building, expressed concern about the possibility of an_urgency ordinance and the affect it could have on her building. Mr. Morrissey explained that if the proposed business required additional parking such as a restaurant, the business would not be allowed. The property would need to revert back to the previous use in order to be allowed. MOVED BY TORN, SECONDED BY MACMURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. 54. Citizen Request - Junior High School Bike-a-thon. This item was presented earlier with action taken. PLANNING COMMISSION 55. Amendments to Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Morrissey gave background information on the proposed modification to the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission has recommended adoption of the Ordinance. Mr. Unsworth expressed concern on the proposed modification and stated he would like to see the General Plan revised first. Staff was instructed to meet with Mr. Unsworth re~arding the changes to Title 17 and place_ on a future ageda. 156 Page eight City Council Minutes March 23, 1982 BUSINESS ITEMS - Continued. 56. Hillside Planned Development Overlay Zone Resolution. Mr. Morrissey gave background information on the Hillside Planning Development Resol ution and map identifying the Overl ay Zone. MOVED BY UNSWORTH, SECONDED BY MAC MURRAY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 82-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, ENACTING ORDINANCE 628, HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, AND SPECIFYING ALL PROPERTIES SUBJECT TO CHAPTER 17.30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. -r Council adjourned to the Redevelopment Agency at 10:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:55 p.m. PUBLIC Cor~MENTS Mr. Bob Jacobson asked Council to have the city crews repair the potholes'on"' Lakeshore Drive. Mr. Torn stated the recent rains are the main reason for the potholes, and asked staff to take care of the matter. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Morrissey reported that a schedule for the General Plan will be going to the City Manager. --' Mr. Torn stated the Towing Yard is still in- existence on Main Street. The Hover Craft business on Lakeshore Drive has outdoor storage which was not to be allowed. Mr. Torn also reported that Mr. Unsworth and himself, while in Sacramento, discussed the proposed completion date for Interstate 15. Interstate 15 is ex- pected to be completed in June, 1982, with a ribbon cutting to follow. The ribbon cutting will be planned by Caltrans. Mr. Unsworth was concerned about the Ultralights on Riverside Drive at Patrlcia Plaza and requested staff to have the Code Enforcement Officer take care of the matter. Mr. Torn stated that this past weekend the lake shore received heavy usage and the shore was covered with trash as a resu~t. Mr. Unsworth suggested putting in used telephone poles to stop the vehicular traffic from driving up to the shoreline. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT ( MOVED BY MAC MURRAY, SECONDED BY UNSWORTH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN AT r 11:07 P.M. ~ /" ,,-, AT~~~ ~BORAH A. HA RINGT N, cn ERK ~,