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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1981
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on November 10,
1981. Meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. with Mayor Stewart presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Baldwin.
Roll call reflected: Mayor Stewart, Councilman Torn, Councilman Unsworth and
Councilman Baldwin present. City Manager/City Clerk Rede, Attorney Porter, Director
of Building & Safety Frazier, Director of Public Works Blackford, City Engineer
'--Ucak, Finance Director Lew, Planning Director Morrissey, Clerk Edwards and
)eputy Basch also present. Staff members were present within the audience.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Item #13. City Manager/City Clerk Rede read certificate of County Clerk on results
of the canvass of election returns. John P. MacMurray was declared to
be the canidate with the winning total votes casted equaling 436. City
Manager/City Clerk gave oath of office to Mr. MacMurry. Council then
welcomed Mr. MacMurry to the table. Motion Councilman Baldwin second
Councilman Unsworth, accepting certification of County Clerk canvass
election returns. Approved 4-0.
PRESENTATIONS:
City Manager/City Clerk Rede read Resolution 81-78, honoring Kelly Cartier for her
efforts and information leading to the capture and arrest of the person responsible
for the heinous crime. Mayor Stewart presented plaque to Kelly Cartier. Standing
ovation of applause was given by Council and audience to Kelly Cartier.
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City Manager/City Clerk Rede read Resolution 81-79, honoring Orange County Sheriff's
Dpeartment and Maryland State Police, pledging $100 dollars donation to the widows
and orphans fund of these organizations. Captain Richard Drake and Lieutenant Andy
Romero were present to accept resolution. Standing ovation was given to the
attending Orange County Captain and Lieutenant.
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At 7:45 P.M. the City Council adjourned to a joint session of Redevelopment Agency and
City Council. City Council reconvened at 8:28 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion Councilman Torn, second Councilman Unsworth the following items were approved:
1. Minutes - October 27, 1981
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4. Final Approval of Par-el Map #17240 - Ackerman
5. Amending Resolution No. 81-75: Serving Alcoholic Beverages at Lake Community
Center: Resolution No. 81-85.
7. Animal Control Activity Report: July, August and September, 1981.
9. Fire Safety/Housing Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer Monthly Reports -
October, 1981.
10. General Demand - October 31, 1981
12. Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 1981.
Item #2. Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Unsworth to table Negative
Declaration - Community Center Application to Tuesday, November 17, 1981
at 7:30 P.M. Joint Study session with Recreational Park District. Dis-
cussion was held to rehabilitation of tennis courts at Jr. High and Elsinore
r-- Elementary, parking needs of Community Center, reasoning for application,
projections of monthly maintenance cost of recreational facilities after
being built, vacation of Limited Street and swimming pool rehabilitation.
Tabled 4-1. (Councilman Torn in objection) Kevin Jefferies, newly
elected member of Park District was introduced at this time. Meeting of
joint study session to be held at Community Center.
Item #6. Minilary Parade Route: Hall of Fame of Parachuting. Councilman Baldwin
questioned city personnel involvement. Motion Councilman Baldwin second
Councilman Torn to approve parade route with one man on duty to release
and receive city equipment. Jacque Istel was present and requested Mayor's
and City Councilmen presence, assistance at Swick Field and invitation to
dinner at Laguna Federal ($12.50) for celebration. Mr. Istel requested
a one day license for said dinner. City Manager and City Attorney to handle.
Approved 5-0.
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Consent Calendar (con't)
Item #8. Appeal of Conditional Use Permit #81-16: Paul S. Bennett. Applicant
was present and requested appeal due to lack of communication of hear-
ing dates being given for his attendance. Motion Councilman Baldwin
second Councilman Torn to approve appeal with advertisement to be
paid by the applicant (Applicant was in agreement) and du~l advertise-
ment to be accemplished. Discussion was held to street improvements.
Appeal accepted for re-advertisement and hearing, Approved 5-0.
Item #11. Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Unsworth to table request
for funds: Lions Club: Handicapped Persons indifinitely. Tabled 5-0.
Item #3.
Discussion
At this time Attorney Porter requested Item #3, Consent Calendar be
brought before the table. Concensus was given. Attorney Porter re-
ported a slight change to be inserted within staff recommendations.
Ordinances to be adopted relating to non-payment of water bills and
rubbish program. Motion Councilman Baldwin, second Councilman Torn
to approve setting of rates "in concept" and approving publication
date of December 8, 1981 for public hearing. Change approved 5-0.
At 8:57 P.M. City Council adjourned for recess. City Council recon-
vened at 9:16 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item #31. Conditional Exception #81-8:. Jim Voigt, 29580 Hague street.
Staff gave presentation of requested variance in rear yard from 25
foot to 22 foot. Applicant was present and spoke in favor. Motion
Councilman Torn, second Councilman Unsworth to approve Conditional
Exception 81-8. Approved 5-0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Item #51. Southern CA Edison request for easement and payment of $80.00 to
provide certain service. Engineer Kicak gave presentation and re-
quest for $80.00 to provide electrical panel at Swick Field.
Engineer also requested easement within the property of Swick
Field for Southern CA Edison to provide service to the electrical
panel and so requests authorization of the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign and direct the City Clerk to forward to Southern CA Edison
Company after execution. Motion Councilman Torn, second Council-
man Unsworth to approve staff recommendation. Approved 5-0.
Item #52. Request to delay landscaping and irrigation improvements: Doug
Kulberg. Staff requests allowing applicant to occupy homes sub-
ject to providing the City an improvement bond covering the cost
of all landscaping and irrigation improvements. Motion Council-
man Torn, second Councilman Unsworth to approve staff recommenda-
tions. Approved 5-0.
Item #53. Airport request for proposal (RFP). Staff gave presentation and
requests circulation of RFP and return to Council with recommenda-
tions for selection of consultant services. Disucssion was held
to not adressing any specific parcels. Reference should not be
made to existing privately owned airport. Wording and appendix
should be changed to reflect this non-inclusion of private airport.
Motion Councilman Torn second Councilman Unsworth to table this
item until 11/24/81. Approved to table 5-0.
Item #54. Cumulative Zoning: Revised public hearing section of Municipal
Code: Ordinance. Staff requests authorization with City Attorney
to revise public hearing section of Municipal Code and initiate
public hearings to iliminate cumulative zoning requirements. Dis-
cussion was held to other requested ordinances and resolutions
being brought before .this table. Motion Councilman Torn, second
Councilman Unsworth to approve staff recommendations. Motion
Councilman Torn, second Councilman Unsworth to approve Ordinance
No. 707 to revise public hearing section of Municipal Code.
Councilman Torn - Aye
Councilman Unsworth - Aye
Councilman Baldwin - Absent
Councilman MacMurry - Aye
Mayor Stewart - Aye Approved 1st reading 4-0, 1 absent.
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Business Items (con't)
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Item #55. Waiver of Capital Improvement Fees: Elsinore West Marina, 32790
Riverside Drive. Director Frazier gave presentation of applicants
request for waiver of fees. Director Frazier presented four
alternatives, recommending alternative #1. Discussion was held to
additional demands being placed upon the sewer system due to new
connections. Motion Councilman Torn, second Councilman Unsworth
to deny request for waiver of Capital Improvement Fees. Denied
4-0. Councilman Unsworth questioned applicant on contents of
existing restroom facilities. Applicant so stated there were
seven tolits and three showers.
Item #56. Request for Permits - Various Appeals Board seved structures and
Deed Restriction Notices. Director Frazier requests authorization
to issue permits subject to receipt of signed and notarized Deed
Restriction Notice for flood hazard areas, (11). Motion Council-
man Torn second Councilman Unsworth to approve notification document
and authorize staff to issue permits. Approved 4-0.
Item #57. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 705: Cumulative Zoning.
Motion Councilman Torn second Councilman Unsworth to be read by
title only. Deputy so read. Motion Councilman Torn, second Council-
man Unsworth to approve.
Councilman Torn - Aye
Councilman Unsworth - Aye
Councilman MacMurry - Aye
Councilman Baldwin - Absent
Mayor Stewart - Aye Approved 4-0, 1 absent.
Item #58. Waiver of Installation of Curbs and Gutters: Cathrine Jordan,
32310 Riverside Drive.
Staff gave history of conditional use permit issued for installa-
tion of trailer on-site due to hardship case of fire. Applicant is
now requesting waiver of all installation of curb and gutters.
Motion Councilman Torn, second Councilman Unsworth to deny request
due to waiver and help has been given on waiver and processing
of Conditional Use Permit, installation of curbs and gutters are
a necessity in this location. Denied 4-0.
Item #59. Community Development Block Grant Program Small Cities Program vs.
Urban County Program.
City Manager Rede gave presentation of Samll Cities vs. Urban County
programs. Discussion was held to advantages on both sides. Motion
Councilman Torn, second Councilman Unsworth to go with Samll Cities
Program. Approved 4-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
E.J. Carter questioned RTA #26 route and cost factors. Also requested infor-
mation on L.E.T.S. personnel wages. Councilman Torn explained that RTA was
Riverside, and L.E.T.S. wages are public information. Loren Culp gave pre-
sentation on Hang Gliders Association formed within the Lake Elsinore Valley.
Mayor Stewart questioned the reasoning of "banning" motorized hang gliders
from Lake Elsinore. He would request working with the hang gliders to install
mufflers and limiting them over the lake bottom. Also FAR #91 (Federal
Avaiation Regulations) would regulate the hang gliders. Motion Mayor Stewart,
second Councilman Torn that City Attorney to evaluate regulations and con-
trols on motorized hang gliders and report to be presented. Approved 4-0.
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CLOSED SESSION
It was reported by City Manager Rede on the City's position to acquire 12
parcels to be donated. The cost would consist of certified MIA appraisal
and escrow closing costs. Property is located between Heald and Sumner, cross
street is Spring. City Manager requests authorization to proceed with
expenditures necessary to acquire said property. Motion Councilman Torn,
second Councilman MacMurry staff be authorized to contract for MAl appraisal
not to exceed $2,000 and to enter into escrow for the acquisition of said
property. Approved 4-0.
with no further business at hand, motion Councilman Torn, second Councilman
Unsworth to adjourn this regular Council meeting to November 16, 1981 at 7:30
P.M. , City Hall. Adjourned 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela M. Basch/Deputy City Clerk