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CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 1981
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on
July 28, 1981. Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor
Jerry Stewart presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Torn.
The Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: John
Unsworth, Allen Baldwin, Howie Torn, and Mayor Stewart. City Mgr. Rede,
Attorney Porter, Engineer Kicak, Finance Director Lew, Planning Director
Morrissey, Director of Public Works Blackford, Building Director Frazier
r- and staff personnel wi thin the audience were also present.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion Councilman Torn, second Councilman Unsworth and duly carried,
the following were approved:
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1. B Minutes City Council - July 14, 1981 - approved
C Minutes Adjourned City Council/Redevelopment - July 20, 1981 - approved
2. Planning Department monthly report - accepted
3. Public Hearings:
A Zone Change 81-2
B Conditional Use Permit 81-6
4. Vetran's Day Parade - approved
7. Building Department June Activity Report - accepted
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Item #lA. Minutes of July 13, 1981 - City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Minutes to reflect change~ of acceptance to the Agency and
City Council. Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman
Torn and duly approved with reflected changes. 4-0.
Item # 5. Valley Womens Softball League Request. This matter to be refered
to the established Joint Committee (School District, City and
Parks and Recreation) to avoid conflict of scheduling.Motion
Councilman Torn, second Councilman Baldwin to refer this matter
to said committee. 4-0.
Item # 6. Citizen Band Radio Club Assoc. Request. Discussion was held
to request of use of alcholic beverages, Motion Councilman
Torn, second Councilman Baldwin to approve use requested,
except for alcoholic beverages due to previous acti"on taken
excluding alcohol use within City Parks. President of
C.B. Association was present and requested this use be
excluded also. Approved 4-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS:
1. Fee Schedule - Ordinance & Resolution.
Staff gave presentation of previous approval given from Planning Commission
and brief discussion of requested fees. (Design aevi~w Board and Planning
Commission processing). Just single family is exempt from fees. Motion
Councilman Baldwin second Councilman Unsworth to adopt resolution. 4-0.
Staff to return within 120 days to Council with results from this resolution
if fees are adequate. Also staff to request from the City of Riverside
Subdividional Directional Program (permanent directional signs) submitted
to Council for possible adoption. Moti.>n Councilman Baldwin, second Council-
man Unsworth, Ordinance to be r~ad by title only. Title was read by Deputy.
Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Unsworth to adopt Ordinance
by 1st reading. Duly approved 4-0.
2. Waiver of Parcel Map requirements. Staff gave presentation of requested
waiver (Lakeshore Drive and San Jacinto River location). Due to inter-
r-- pretation of railroad, waiver of parcel map must be issued by the local
jurisdiction before the property is sold. Staff recommends two conditions
of approval. Waiver approved subject to:
1. The City Council determines that the minor land division complies
with requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood and
water drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary
disposal facilities, water supply availability, erNironmental
protection, and other requirementS of this Ordinance and the Sub-
division Map Act.
2. The City Engineer determines that sufficient survey information exists
on filed maps to adequately locate and retract the exterior boundary
lines of the Minor Land Division without unreasonable difficulty.
3. All water rights be dedicated to the City of Lake Elsinore. .
Motion Coucilman Baldwin, second Councilman unsworth, and duly approved
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BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Statement of need for Local Radio Station for Lake Elsinore and Resolution.
Councilman Baldwin gave presentation of need. Speaker Richard Dutton,
(founder along with Mr. & Mrs Rodgers of Radio Station for Robinhood Oaks))
gave presentation of long over due station within Lake Elsinore for
communication within Lake Elsinore community. Motion Councilman Baldwin,
second Councilman Torn to approve resolution in support of request to
Federal Communications Commission. Approved 4-0.
2. Persepolis, LTD request. Director Frazier gave presentation of request
on occupancy of a portion of the building. Staff stated due to the type
of construction and amount to be performed, partial occupancy would not
be recommended. Historical significance of the Country Club is being
sought. If it is declared to be of historical significance, staff would
be able to apply State and applicable code-' modifications. Staff recom-
mends denial of occupancy request and further asJted Council if building
is of historical significance. Representative Robert Williams spoke and
understood staff recommendations of deni~l and application to find historical
significanceJ also requests request be tabled. Staff to make application
to appropriate State and/or County authorities a declaration be made by
this Council of support in historical significance with haste be made
to necessary refurbishment prior to winter rains.Motion Councilman
Baldwin, second Councilman Torn staff to make application to app~priate
State and/or County authorities, a declaration be made by this Council
of support in historical significance with haste be made to refurbishments
prior to winter rains. Approved 4-0.
3. 510 Ellis Street. Director Frazier aave pres~~tation from owners reguest!_~
Information was given regarding Title Company report not reflecting
notice of substandard building on the property when preformed for
the new owners and subsequently new owners were not aware.
Staff report of recommendations was :r:aad and owners
were in agreement and stated so. Motion Councilman Baldwin,
second Councilman Unsworth to approve the following:
1. The change in use be approved, provided the entire structure
is made to conform to all code requirements of the new use.
2. Cause the owners to add to the structure sufficient amount
of square footage to bring it up to the minimum allowable area...-
of 850 square feet.
3. Allow temporary power for construction and remodelibg purposes
in accordance with National ~lectrical Codes.
4. Occupancy for living purposes not be allowed until such time
as items #1 and #2 above are met and Certificate of Occupancy
is issued. Approved 4-0.
4. 12701 MSL Ordinance - ODdinance. Director Frazier gave presentation
of requested reinstatement of 12701 Ordinance that had expired 7/1/81.
Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Torn to read Ordinance
by title only. Deputy read Ordinance title. Motion Councilman
Baldwin, second Councilman Torn to adopt Ordinance (1st reading).
Discussion: Mayor Stewart expressed concern of 12651msl vs: l270lmsl
and useability of land between this five foot difference to property
owners. Discussion was held to history of lake level. Deputy read
section #3 for the audience benefit and clairification thereof of
appeal process/application of exceptions. Amendments for safeguards
are to be draftcli for exception to this Ordinance by City Attorney.
Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Counc"llman Torn to direct staff
to bring before this council an ordinance which details and pro-
vides for property owners to approach the Council with their re-
quests for additions, alterations and repair to existing buildings
upon any property on the perimeter roads as provided in this ordinance.
Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Torn to bring Ordinance
back for modifications to speak solely to rehabilitation of ex-
isting structures. Mayor Stewart in objection. Passed 3-1,. Motion ..."tI
Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Torn to approve ordinance with
1st reading. Mayor Stewart in Objection. Passed 3-1. E.J. Carter
questioned what had been passed, CoW'!-:;ilman Torn explained the
motions and potential adoption.
5. Resolution - Special Municipal Election of City Councilman. City
Manager gave presentation of resolution and date for advertisement
thereof. Motion Councilman Torn, second Councilman Baldwin to adopt
Resolution with advertisement to be conducted. Approved 4-0.
6. Adjustment of Manholes and water valves request. Engineer Kicak
gave presentation of request for water valves and drains. Motion
Councilman Baldwin, second Countilman Torn to approve request for
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advertisement of bid for adjustment of manholes and water valves.
Passed 4-0.
Paving of Acacia Street - request. Engineer Kicak gave presentation
of request to pave Acacia Street. Request made is for a change order
to include the pavement of Acacia Street. Motion Councilman Baldwin,
second Councilman Unsworth. Approved 4-0.
Arcade License - request. Staff gave presentation of requested use
and conditions,. This request
be an informational item only. Ruestions concerning previous
approvals given and items for completion were discussed. Director
Frazier gave information of previous requirements. (Dedication of
10 foot on Lakeshore Drive, signing of full agreement for street
improvemen ts c:md paving of parking lot). OWner Ron Lacy was pre-
sent and spoke of contract to pave parking lot was over half com-
pleted, also spoke of additional parking to be acquired within the
future. OWner was unaware of dedication requirement. Concerns were
expressed of arcade use be~ng totally seperated from restaurant use.
Upon inspection of premises it was noted that arcade use was in'
compliance of request at this time. Motion Councilman Torn, second
Councilman Baldwin pending signature of full agreement and offer of
10 foot dedication; paving of parking lot to be completed within
120 days. All of the above conditions to be met prior to issuance
of building permit. Approved use of arcade license 4-0.
Request of Doug Kulberg. Staff gave presentation of requested
six foot high wall(surrounding 33 lots). Motion Councilman Baldwin,
second Councilman Unsworth design and height to be determined by
Councilman Torn, and Unsworth with concurance by Director Morrissey.
Approved 4-0.
City Manager gave presentation on distinguishment of honor to C.C.
Chandler who has been selected to represent the United States and
City of Lake Elsinore in various track and field events to South
East Asia. Motion Mayor Stewart, second Councilman Torn to donate
one hundred dollars to her funding and encourage other orginazations
to do the same. Passed 4-0.
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INFORMATIONAL:
Director Frazier gave brief presentation of status on Skywatcher's
Park and the staff recommendation to Council of closure thereof.
Request is directed for concurance of staff recommendations and
'subsequent legal guidance and prosecution. Motion Councilman Torn,
second Councilman Baldwin on concurance of staff reports and re-
commendations. Approved 4-0.
PUBLIC
COMMENTS: Councilman Unsworth read for the audience an application for
retirement from the City Clerk, Florene Marshall. Mrs. Mdrshall was
present and wished to speak on her behalf. Questions concerning
changing of locks to city hall, advertisement of interm-city clerk,
recall petitions served as an alumni, days off, and contract of
services. Mayor stewart requested a closed session b~ called due
to personal matters. Mrs. Marshall requested this session, (through
the established MOU's), be public. Mrs. Marshall questioned letter
dated July 17th from City Attorney requesting ,her to send friends
and/or relatives to pay bills or attend to City functions instead
of h~r presen~~~
Again, mayor Stewart requested Mrs. Marshall to adjourn to a closed
session or write her complaints down and address them to the City
Council. Mrs. Marshall stated tb..~t due to the lack of written
correspondence to her on all matters of concern, she would not
comply.
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Member in audience questioned Grey-hound service rate change (informational
item). It was explained by City Manager of rate changes in certain
areas. It would not effect Lake Elsinore at this time.
Eugene J. Carter directed to the City Attorney rights of the 1st
and 14th amendment of free speech due to the Mayor's opening statement
of "no controversial or personnel items" only for the betterment
of the Lake Elsinore Valley or information thereof. City Attorney
gave information regarding public speaking only on
advertised hearing at City Council. Councilman Torn explained the
Council's policy on having speakers on any item of concern or better-
ment of the Lake Elsinore Valley. It was further explained by
Councilman Torn that this direction was given in hopes of having a
better judgement on agendized materials, not controversial items.
Mr. Carter questioned billing of Kicak & 'Associates. Mayor Stewart
directed Mr. Carter to send correspondence to City Council and/or
agendize this material.
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At this time a ten minute recess was declared (9:08 P.M.) Council
readjourned at 9:18 P.M. with Mayor Stewart presiding.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: Fred Crow commented on the excellent pavement work being done
within the City of Lake Elsinore.
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REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
Director Frazier presented letter from ~. A. Krause, approved appellant
of the Demolition and Debris Clearance. E.V.M.W.D. had established
a Special District for holding tanks. Director Frazier to contact
E.V.M.W.D. for inclusion within established Special District. OWner
to contact Director Frazier. Director Frazier informed Council of
some 12+ houses that have been demolished as of this date. Council
so noted.
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Director Blackford: Regarding Community Center e.i. lighting and
drywall. Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Unsworth
to approve bid of 6,572.00 for flush lighting. Drywall to have specific
requirements regarding auditorium and firewall advertised for bid and
agendized for the meeting of August 11, 1981. Motion Councilman
Baldwin, second Councilman Unsworth drywall request tabled until
receipt of bids, tabled 4-0.
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City Manager: Requests Public Hearing tc be set on General Revenues
and Budget for 1981-82. Suggested study session and adjourned City
Council meeting for 8/4/81 at 7:30 P.M., also 2nd reading of 1270
Ordinance and various necessary items. Motion Councilman Torn
second-Councilman Unsworth and --duly approved. Study session on Budget
General Revenues, 2nd reading of 1270'msl ordinance and various items
set for 8/4/81 adjourned City Council. 4-0.
Director Morrissey stated agendas are ready.
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COUNCILMAN TORN: Announced the formation of Community Center Committee ~nd
hiring of Director. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday!;; of the
month at 7:00 P.M. Minutes of last meeting will be on Council agenda for
information. Due to F.E.M.A. & S.C.A.G cuts in funding.the City has
offered the upstairs use of the Community Center. Agreement between City
and Disaster Corporation should remain separate, (use of upstairs community
center) and subsequent deletion of item #5. Motion Councilman Baldwin
second Councilman Unsworth and duly approved. 4-0. (#5 Planning & Buil-
ding staff assistance (per project)). Discussion was held to Condominium
Ordinance. Staff is directed to prepare draft odinance for presentation
to Council. Residential uses within Manufacturing zones are currently
allowed (cumumulative zoning) Councilman Torn requested staff to report
on possible solutions. Concensus of Council for staff to teport. Question
was raised regarding renters who vacate prior to payment of sewer and
water. Public Works Director prepared O~dinance with City Attorney
direction to eliminate City bearing costs. Costs would be directed/re-
sponsibility of owner. Councilman Torn questioned the use of the south
west corner of Riverside Drive and Lincoln Street and use of selling
cars. Staff to investigate and report.
COUNCILMAN BALDWIN: Regarding Lake use, Director l!'ra~der stated forth-
comming report to address property owners along lake shore frontage
and possible solution. Request was made by Councilman to site and clean
all properties concerned. Public dead end streets need to be barricaded.
Staff to contact all property owners of lake shore property for possible
solution to public entrance and usage upon private property. Staff
to report. Possible solutions were discussed. Hillside Planned Ordinance
to be prepared and presented, staff to report. Question was asked
concerning sphere of influence to Planning Commission regarding County
requests for comments. Staff to log all comments regarding County
questionaires. Planning Commission should be informed of West Area
Costal Planning Council. Staff to so inform.
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At this time a closed session was called at 9:58 P.M. by Mayor Stewart regarding
personnel. Council readjourned at 10:45 P.M. with nothing to report at this time.
Motion Councilman Torn to adjourn this ~~uncil meeting to August 4, 1981, 7:30
P.M. within tll'~ Clerk's Office with Budget Study Session included, second
Councilman Baldwin. 4-0.
With no further business the regular City Council meeting adjourned at 10:48 P.M.
to August 4, 1981. 4-0.
Respectfully submitted:
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Ang~a M. Basch
Dep~ty City Clerk