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ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 18, 1980
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in an adjourned session on
August 18, 1980 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Jerry Stewart
presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Stewart.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, John
Unsworth, Allen Baldwin, Nap Harris and Mayor Jerry Stewart. City Mgr. Pace,
City Planner Morrissey and Supt. of Public Works Blackford also present. I
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Motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Baldwin and duly carried, the
following were approved:
lJ Lions Club request for use of City Park, October 5-
White Cane Breakfast, approved.
2., Lake Elsinore Citizen Band Radio Club request, approved.
3~. Paving agreement - 29401 Pierce Street, approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Eugene J. Carter commented on redevelopment proposals and questioned
revenue bonds.
2. Abe Liss stated the concerns of Elsinore Village with the coming
winter rains. City Mgr. Pace reported on the proposals on the channel.
3. Donald Burnell expressed his concerns over the billboards along 1-15.
4. Thelma Rosen of Elsinore Village also spoke on coming rains.
5. Councilman Baldwin explained proposed theory of pumping of lake.
BUSINESS MATTERS:
1. Motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Baldwin and duly carried,
John Unsworth nominated for Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency. No
other nominations, John Unsworth declared Chairman of the Redevelopment
Agency.
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2. Motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Baldwin and duly carried,
Howie Torn nominated for Vice-Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency. No
other nominations, Howie Torn declared Vice-Chairman of the Redevelopment
Agency.
ADJOURNMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING - 8:06 P.M.
1. Chairman Unsworth called the Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at
8:06 P.M.
2. Roll call found Members of the Agency, Jerry Stewart, Allen Baldwin, Nap
Harris, Chairman Unsworth and Vice-Chairman Torn in attendance.
a. Motion member Harris, seconded Member Stewart and duly carried, Ira B.
Pace appointed Executive Director, Secretary/Treasurer of the
Redevelopment Agency.
3. Motion member Harris, seconded Member Stewart and duly carried, Resolution
80-1, adopting rules & procedures adopted.
4. Resolution 80-2, Preliminary Plan and directing staff to take appropriate
action, adopted on motion Member aaldwin, seconded Member Harris and
duly carried.
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5. Resolution 80-3, Adoption of Redevelopment Plan; Resolution 80-4, setting
joint public hearing with City Council on Sept. 23, 1980 and Resolution
80-5, re: environmental review approved on motion Member Baldwin, seconded
Member Harris and duly carried, subject to the approval of Brown & Nazarick.
No further business appearing, the Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at
9:42 P.M. on motion Member Baldwin, seconded Member Harris and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk
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RECESS: The meeting recessed at 9:42 P.M. and reconvened at 9:52 P.M. for
continuation of City Council meeting.
BUSINESS MATTERS:
1. Reconsideration of bid award for pipel ine work at freeway removed from agenda.
2. Resolution 80-45, re: 701 Grant adopted on motion Councilman Torn, seconded
Councilman Unsworth and duly carried.
3. Resolution 80-49, re: opposition to the Roos Bill, AB 2853 adopted on motion
Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Stewart and duly carried.
5. Resolution 80-50, re: Joint Public Hearing with Redevelopment Agency adopted
on motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried.
6. 1980/81 Fiscal Year Budget dlscussed. Resolution 80-51, adopting budget, approved
on motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Unsworth and duly carried with
Councilman Baldwin voting no.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
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1. Councilmah Harris reported that the pumping at Jo-Fay Motel is causing problems
at Spring Street & Pottery Streets.
2. Councilman Harris suggested that Yeager Co. be given permission to pump water
out of the lake at no charge for freeway construction. Motion Councilman Harris,
seconded Councilman Unsworth and duly carried, Yeager Co. to be so notified.
3. Councilman Baldwin suggested that consideration be given to making Lakeshore
& Graham Avenue intersection one-way, with traffic routed west onto Silver St.
Report to be made to Council. .
4. Councilman Baldwin suggested a speed limit of 25 mph be established on Lincoln
Street betweenRiver~ide Drive & Machado Street.
5. Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Harris and duly carried, Chairman
& Vice Chairman of Redevelopment Agency to attend Economic Development meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M. on motion
Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Baldwin and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Approved:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk
Jerry Stewart
Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on August 26, 1980
and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Jerry Stewart presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led b~ Councilman Baldwin.
The City Clerk called the roll. Coun~ilmen present were: Howie Torn, John, Unsworth,
Allen Baldwin, Nap Harris and Mayor Jerry Stewart. City Mgr. Pace, Attorney Porter,
Engineer Kicak, Finance Director Lew, Planning Director Morrissey, Bldg. Inspector
Frazier and Supt. of Publ icWorks Blackford also present.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, the following
were approved:
1. Minutes, approved.
2. UDAG Appl ication, approved.
3. Older American Joint Powers Agreement, approved.
4. fire Dept. Report, informational.
Motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried,
5. Letter in support of Four Corner Area Fire Station, approved.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
This being the time for the public hearing on proposed Statewide Gambl ing Initiative,
Mayor Stewart opened the hearing at 7:46P.M., after Mr. Robert Wilson presented
his proposal to include Lake Elsinore in his proposed Statewide Gambling Initiative
on a 28 yr. trail basis for Las Vegas style gambling. Those speaking against the issue
were: Earl Pemberton, Chris Ward, Robert Cissna, Robert Martin, Wm. Bell, Donald
Burnell. Those speaking in favor were: Robert Jacobson, Nadine Harmatz, Hilda Lizer,
Jerry Harmatz, Esther Baroni, Cappy Carpenter, E.J. Carter, Dick Murphy, Marge
Reider and Cora Phill ips. Mayor Stewart closed the hearing at 8:29 P.M.. Council
discussion followed with various questions being answered by Mr. Wilson. Consensus
of Council reached that no ordinance could be passed at this time. Attorney Porter
reported that research would have to be done. After Council discussion, Motion ...
Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Unsworth, and duly carried (Councilman
Harris abstaining from the vote) that:
1. Council agrees in principle that~L.as V,egasstyle gambri:rig may be a
viable means by which Lake Elsinore can ensure economic stability
and the State of Calif. may begin to recapture revenues lost to the
State of Nevada.
2. Council agrees in priciple that the, initl~tor of tdni~htidiscussion
Mr. Robert Wilson has, the inside track for ant licenses which may be
issued as a result of tonight's discussion. The City will work with Mr.
Wilson to determine the validity of his claim for special licensing
considerations.
3. Council agrees that a State Initiative is a mandatory, and expensive,
element of this proposal and thay Mr. Wilson must assure the City of
adequate funds for a Stateside initiative. Also, that the anticipated
sources of those funds be divulged.
4. Council agrees that the legal consequen~es of such an action are far
reaching and that the City Attorney should review Mr. Wilson's proposal
and confer with the State of Calif. Attorney General on the initiative
wording.
5. Counci 1 instructs staff to work with the perameters of the above-stated
agreements and report back to Council on Sept. 23, 1980.
Mr. Wilson stated that this action would require him to remove Lake Elsinore from
the initiative, as time is of the essence. Mr. Wilson then left the meeting.
RECESS: The meeting recessed at 8:55 P.M. and reconvened at 9:17 P.M.
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PLANNING COMMISSION & DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MATTERS:
1. Minutes of August 19, 1980 received for information.
2. Tentative Tract Map 15020 - Schaefer's Parking Lot Sales, approved on motion
Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Unsworth and duly carried, with the
following conditions:
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Dedicated right of way to provide:
a. 60 feet on all interior streets.
b. 40 feet on Harrison Street if Tract 14901 does not record prior
to this map. Otherwise dedicate to provide 30 feet from centerline.
c. 50 feet from centerline on Terra Cotta Road if further analysis
shows it adjacent to this property (insuddicient information on
tentative map).
Install improvement to provide:
a. Curb and gutter with 36 foot curb seperation, subt, sidewalk, and
paved roadway between curbs on "A" Court, IIC" Court, IIE'I Court,
"F" Court and "GII Court.
b. Curb and with 40 foot curb seperation, curb, sidewalk and paved
roadway betweencurbs on IIBII Steeet and IID" Street.
c. Curb and gutter at 20 feet from centerline, curb, sidewalk and
28 feet of paving on Harrison Street.
d. Curb and gutter at feet from centerl ine, curb, sidewalk and
paving to centerline on Terra Cotta Road if further analysis shows
it adjacent to this property.
24 feet of access paving to Lakeshore Drive if Tract 14901 does not
record prior to this map.
Install ornamental street lights (make necessary arrangements with
Southern California Edison Co. for the installation of street lights).
Provide adequate drainage facil ities.
Provide the City with a letter of water availability from E.V.M.W.D.
Obtain necessary clearances from Regional Water Quality Control Board
for individual sub-surface disposal systems.
All improvements to be designed by the developer's civil engineer to the
specifications of the City.
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9. Precise ,alignment of boundary streets to be coordinated with and
approved by the City Engineer.
10. Construct an aesthetic noise attenuating wall along Terra Cotta Road.
11. Shall meet all requirements of Southern California Edison.
12. The develbper shall pay all applicable fees at building permit state.
13. Project shall comply with all Riverside County Fire Department Safety
requirements and appl icable ordinances.
14. Issuance of a Negative Declaration with conditions 1-13 as mitigating
measures.
BUSINESS MATTERS:
1. Motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Baldwin and duly carried,
contract in the amount of $33,097.50 for the reconstruction of Lakeshore
Drive and Railroad Canyon Road, awarded to Matich Corp.
Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Harris and duly carried, #1
Scrivener Street Sewer Bid in the amount of $13,310 awarded to Holstrum
Construction; #2, That, the money for th,e construction of the sewer system
be paid out of the sewer capital improvement fund; #3, That the connection
fee for the line be establlshed for each parcel served by the proposed
sewer and the connection fee be collected prior to the issuance of the
connection permit; #4, That, in addition to the connection fee, the capital
improvement fund fee of $420 per unit be applicable to each permit so issued.
Proposed vending machine ordinance carried to Sept. 23, 1980.
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Proposed ordinance re: time 1 imitation on trailer parks discussed. Motion
Councilman Harris, seconDed Councilman Baldwin and duly carried, ordinance
tabled to Sept. 23, 1980 for more input. Councilman Baldwin stated he felt it
was consensus of Council to promote tourism, upgrade parks, consider the
policing of such an ordinance, consideration for senior citizens and
possible enactment of"bed tax" on trailer parks to be used for promotional
purposes.
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City Engineer Kicak reported Qn the request for the precise alignment of
Baker Street. Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Harris and
duly carried, Publ ic Hearing set for Octob~r 14, 1980, with engineer to
supply names and addresses of all owners effected by this al ignment and
pay for all administrative expenses. Propert owners to be advised how
he proposed al ignment is effecting their parcel.
6.
Ken Buchanan re: annexation - off calendar.
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Study session on real property acquistion set for Sept. 3, 1980 at 7:30 P.M.
* 8. Councilman Harris yielded the floor to Esther Baroni who spoke on the gambling
initiative. Mr. Wilson returned to the meeting and apoligized for his leaving.
Attornet Porter reported it was impossible to pass an ordinance at this time,
as it was not prepared. After much Council discussion, motion Councilman Harris,
seconded Councilman Unsworth and duly carried, meeting to be adjourned to Sept.
4, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. for proposed gambling initiative action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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1. Eugene J. Carter commented on Councilman Baldwin's statements concerning
budget and subsidizing of water system.
EXECU11VE SESSION:
The meeting adjourned to an executive session at 10:18 P.M. and reconvened at 10:38
P.M.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
Bldg. Inspector Frazier requested the Council give consideration to sitting as
the Appeals Board for flood Damage appeals. Motion Councilman Harris, seconded
Councilman Unsworth and duly carried, City Council to serve as Appeals Board
for Flood Damage appeals.
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2. Supt. of Public Works Blackford reported on proposal to have one way
traffic at intersection of Graham Avenue & Lakeshore Drive. Councilman
Baldwin requested that proposal be presented on paper.
3. City Mgr. Pace reported he had been contacted by Mike Whipple and the
Marks bill, SB 1418 would be heard on August 27, which would be beneficial
to cities. Motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Unsworth and
duly carried, City Mgr. authorized to go to Sacramento on behalf of the City.
4. City Planner Morriss.ey reported'tc.orldmic Development would meet again on
Sept. 8, with John Gale as interim Chairman.
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5. City Engineer Kicak reported on request of Mr. & Mrs. Radmier at 18951
Como Street. Motion Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Torn and duly
carried, improvements & fees deferred, and staff to expedite permit.
6. Mark LaPorte requested a change of grade on Ulla Lane and temporary patch-in
to Machado Street. Engineer Kicak reported improvements are needed, but
matter shoud be ,returned to Council for any change. Motion Councilman
Harris, seconded Councilman Unsworth and carrled on the following roll call
vote, matter to be returned to Council on Sept. 4.
Ayes: Unsworth, Harris, Stewart.
Noes; None
Abstained~ Torn, Baldwin.
7. Councilman Baldwin suggested that Council support the Inheritance Tax
Initiative.
8. CouncilmanUnsworth inquired about establ ishing regular Council paydays,
monthly reports on street work and sweeping and a monthly report from the
Code Enforcement Officer.
9. Councilman Harris reported tall weeds at Riverside Drive & Bromley and
inquired about slgn mach1ne.
10. Engineer Kicak reported Dept. of Water Resources would be opening bids on
8/27/80 for pumping of lake.
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11. Councilman Baldwin requested a short executive session at 11 :11 P.M.,
which reconvened at 11:18 P.M. for legal clarification.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Baldwin and duly carried, the meeting
adjourned at 11 :19 P.M. to September 4, 1980 at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Approved:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk
Jerry Stewart
Mayor
ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met In an adJourned_~ession on
September 4, 1980 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Jerry Stewart
presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Unsworth.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, John Unsworth,
Allen Baldwin, Nap Harris, (who arrived at 7:55 P.M.), and Mayor.Jerr~ H. Stewart.
City Manager Pace, Attorney Porter, Finance Director Lew, Planning Director
Morrissey and Supt. of Publ ic Works Blackford also present.
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BUSINESS MATTERS:
1. Proposed gambling initiative resolution read in full by the City Clerk.
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Attorney Porter read four (4) page report of September 4, 1980, re: Gambling
Ordinance, citing facts, various actions and recommendations.
Mayor Stewa~opened the floor for those for and against the gambling initiative
to be heard.
Those speaking against the issue were: Daniel Strong, Cheryl Gaudy, Joe Wolf
(who presented petitions from the churches), William Bell, Robert Martin, Sue
Noelette, James Caler and Chris Ward.
Those speaking for the issu~ were: Dewitt Sprague, Bernie Holland, Virgill Wright,
Irene Worble, Eugene J. Carter (who reminded Council that he.still had $17.70
coming from the City for a trip t~ Cabazon in 1968), Robert Jacobson, Jerry
Harmatz, Esther Baroni.
Mayor Stewart expressed the Council.s appreciation to those in attendance for
their conduct through the discussion.
City Manager Pace concurred with Attorney.s opinion. Councilman Unsworth did not
concur with last paragraph of pfoposed resolution. Councilman Torn remarked that he
could not vote for the issue, based on the fact that Mr. Wilson had requested issue
be kept quiet for at least 40 days to allow acquisition of property and also that such
a venture would disrupt the town. Councilman Baldwin stated that proposed gambling
initiative does not serve the best interests of the community. Councilman Harris
stated it would be virtually impossible to police, and questioned the reasons for
quaranteeing five licenses to Mr. Wilson. Mayor Stewart remarked he had talked with
several people from Las Vegas and various locations re: Mr. Wilson, the gaming
initiative, ect. and would not vote for the proposed resolution.
Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried on the
following roll call vote, proposed resolution to be denied and tabled:
Ayes: Torn, ffaldwin, Stewart.
Noes: Unsworth
Abstained: Harris.
2. Proposed agreement for auditing services discussed. Councilman Torn suggested that
additional proposals for auditing services should be obtained. Councilman
Baldwin concurred with abtaining auditing proposals and requested an accounting
calendar. Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried,
auditing proposals to be presented toCouncil within thirty (30) days.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Mayor Stewart announced that City Council meeting of September 10, 1980
would be adjourned by the City Clerk to Monday, September 15, 1980, as
there would not b~ a full Council to conduct business. Publ ic Hearing
applicants to be so notified. Council concurred with this action, and
City Clerk so instructed to adjourn Sept. 10 meeting to Sept. 15, 1980
at 7: 30 P. M. '
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. on motion
Councilman Harris, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk