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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUA~Y 19, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on
February 19, 1980 and was called to order at 10:10 P.M. with Mayor Nap
Harris presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Harris.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, Fred
Crowe, Allen Baldwin, Jerry Stewart and Mayor Nap Harris. City Mgr. Pace,
Engineer Kicak and Finance Director Lew also present.
Mayor Harris stated the purpose of calling a special meeting due to flooding
conditions.
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City Mgr. Pace and Engineer Kicak explained the need for Council action to
enable Co~ps of Engineers to proceed with work.
Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Stewart and unanimously carried,
Resolution No. 80-3, holding Corps of Engineers harmless for work on outflow
ditch, adopted.
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:17 P.M. on motion
Councilman Stewart, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk
SPECIAL EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in a special emergency
meeting on February 21, 1980 and was called to order at 9:20 P.M. with
Mayor Nap Harris presiding.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Harris.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were Howie Torn, Fred
Crowe, Allen Baldwin, Jerry Stewart and Mayor Nap Harris. City Mgr. Pace,
Engineer Kicak, Attorney Porter, Finance Director Lew and Code Enforcement
Officer McDaniels also present.
The City Clerk notified the following news media on February 21, 1980:
Press Enterprise, Pat O'Brian at 5:17 P.M.
The Lake ELsinore Sun, Ro Gardner at 5:18 P.M.
The Valley Tribune, Dolores Mayhall at 5:22 P.M.
King Videocable Co., Lee Daniher at 5:25 P.M.
Mayor Harris read the following finding of the City Council: that an emergency
situation exists (i.e a "crippling disaster which severely impairs public
health, safety, or both") and that prompt action is necessary due to the
disruption or threatened disruption of public facilities.
PURPOSE OF MEETING: To discuss and take action, if necessary, with respect to
the current flooding problems and possible.
Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Baldwin and duly carried, finding
of City Council and Purpose of Meeting approved.
Engineer Kicak reported on information from Col. Tiegs of the Corps of Engineers. ---
Statements received were that:
1. The Corps would meet with the City, Saturday at 9:00 A.M.
2. Lowering the channel would not be a solution.
3. The Corps recognizes the problem, but has no solution.
4. Even if staff meets with the Corps, it is no guarantee that
Corps will proceed.
Engineer Kicak recommended that approval for staff to proceed with the project
with or without a commitment from the Corps.
Motion Councilman Stewart, seconded Councilman Torn, and unanimously carried,
staff authorized to contact Contractors to proceed with lowering of the channel.
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Special Emergency City Council Meeting February 21, 1980
City Mgr. Pace explained that unrestricted funds would be used with possible
grants to be obtained.
Attorney Porter stated the legal procedures during an emergency allow the
Council to take whatever steps are necessary to enter and clean private property
and are empowered with "Police powers".
City MgLPace explained that if flows into Lake continue, channel cannot carry
the water out.
Mayor Harris reported that lake elevation at 9;30 P.M. was 1256.72.
Dee Uhler of Joy Street inquired about the flooding elevation and was
informed she should watch the height of the water and wave action.
Code Enforcement Officer McDaniels explained the Red Cross services.
After Council discussion and comments, City Mgr. Pace commented on the
break of the San Jacinto dike and rumors about Railroad Canyon Dam.
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 9;50 P.M. on motion
Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Stewart and duly carried, to Executive
Session on Saturday, February 23, 1980 at 9:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted;
Florene Marshall
City Clerk
ADJOURNED SPECIAL EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1980
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in an adjourned special
emergency session on February 23, 1980 and was called to order at 5:40 P.M.
with Mayor Nap Harris presiding.
Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, Fred Crowe, Allen Baldwin, Jerry Stewart
and Mayor Nap Harris. City Mgr. Pace, Engineer Kicak and Attorney Porter also
present.
City Mgr. Pace stated that the City was working with the Army Corps of
Engineers and that a field survey had been made and agreement reached for
the Corps to come in and support construction of a channel from Lakeshore
Drive to the Temescal Wash. The City to supply right-of-ways, liability for
approximately four structures, responsibility for replacement of streets,
bridges and all utilities and removal of all debris and spoil and assume
maintenance of channel.
Attorney Porter stated this should include that City and Army Corps of
Engineers are not assuming liability to a third party.
Resolution 80-4, stating the above mentioned agreements, adopted on motion
Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Stewart and unanimously carried.
Motion Councilman Stewart, seconded Councilman Torn, and duly carried, the
meeting adjourned at 6;10 P.M. to Sunday, February 24, 1980 at 7:00 P.M..
Mayor Harris expressed the City's thanks to Co. Tiegs, the Army Corps of
Engineers and all concerned.
Respectfully submitted:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk