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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 26, 1978
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on
December 26, 1978 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Nap Harris
presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mark Gardner.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, Fred Crowe,
Allen Baldwin, Jerry Stewart and Mayor Nap Harris. Ass~ant Attorney John
Porter, Engineer Joe Kicak, Finance Director Paul Lew and City Planner Bob Nyman
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PUBLIC HEA.RING:
This being the time for the public hearing on the General Plan Change, Mayor Harris
opened the hearing at 7:32 P.M.. City Planner Nyman explained the proposed change.
Byron Ray spoke for the change, and gave a brief outline of the housing industry
concerns. There being no other response, the hearing was closed at 7:42 P.M.
After Council discussion, motion Councilman Stewart, seconded Councilman Torn
and duly carried, action on General Plan Change continued to January 22, 1979,
after meeting with State, County and Park Board.
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CONSENT CALENDER:
Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Stewart and duly carried, the
following were approved:
1. Minutes of December 11, 1978.
2. Acceptance of Deeds.
3. Acceptance of Agreements.
4. Fire Dept. Report.
5. Sheriff's Dept. Report.
6. Bldg. Dept. Report.
Mayor Harris questioned the fire department report on the amount of losses and
the amount of savings on structural fires.
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PLANNING COMMISSION & DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MATTERS:
1. Minutes of Dec. 12 & 19, 1978 received for information.
2. Proposed change to Chapter 17.26.02 of Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code
discussed. After much discussion, motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman
Crowe and duly carried, matter postponed for staff report at January 22, 1979
meeting. StudY session to be held January 11, 1979 at 7:00 P.M., with Mr.
Heers and Mr. Webb in attendance. Mr. Webb stated his client would bare the
expenses incurred with meeting that was held on Nov. 20, 1978 in City
Attorney's office.
3. 31510 Riverside Drive apartment complex continued to January 22, 1979 at the
request of Attorney Michael Cowett on motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded
Councilman Torn and duly carried.
4. Tentative Parcel Map 13729 approved on motion Councilman Torn, seconded
Councilman Stewart and duly carried, with Councilman Crowe abstaining.
BUSINESS MATTERS:
1.
Second reading of ordinance rezoning Neil property, to be by title only on
motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Stewart and duly carried.
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Ordinance No. 583, rezoning Neil property adopted on motion Councilman Torn,
seconded Councilman Stewart and duly carried.
2. Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried, FmHA offer
and general conditions accepted, Mayor auth6rized to execute contract
and Resolution No. 78-48 adopted.
3. Street light study session set for January 11, 1979, following Woodhaven matter.
4.
February
program.
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15, 1979 was set as the date for the studt session on fire protection
Each Councilman to appoint a citizen, 2 volunteer firemen to be
and represenatives from E.V.M.W.D. & E.W.D. to be invited to attend.
5. Bob Nyman explained the proposal for renewal of weed abatement contract with
Stevens & Stevens. Council questioned program on clearing hillsides and
acreage. Policy to be presented to Council on clearing program. Motion
Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, weed abatement
contract with Stevens & Stevens renewed.
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6. Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried, street
striping equipment discussion held to January 8, 1979.
7. E.V.M.W.D. connection charge of $3,992.68 to new system at city yard approved
on motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried.
8. Parcel Map 11395 granted final approval on motion Councilman Crowe, seconded
Councilman Torn and duly carried.
9. Motion Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, Council
concurs with City Engineer's memo of Dec. 20, 1978 to extend 8" water main on
Main Street. Said extension not to set a precedent as unusual circumstances
exist. Agreement to be entered into with Mr. Vandervalk for cost of
said extension.
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10. Purchase of Animal Control Vehicle Collection Body from S.S.S Truck Equipment
at a cost of $3,765.12 approved on motion Councilman Stewart, seconded Councilman
Baldwin and duly carried.
11. Finance Director Lew's recommendation group insurance to be handled by
City Manager.
12. City Engineer's report on Mack Jones installation of curbs & gutters and
action taken discussed. Motion Councilman Baldwin for City Manager to
prepare memo of justification died for the lack of a second. It was the
concensus of the Council to uphold previous action of the Council, with
City Mgr. to prepare agreement.
13. Motion Councilman Stewart, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, claim
of Elizabeth Purdy denied and Summons on Complaint of John Crane referred
to Attorney.
14. Agenda foremat information to be studied.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
1. Art Zwe, Phil Rodriguez, Gen George & John Martinez presented information
on solar engery projects. Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe
and duly carried, authorization granted to submit application for solar
heating & cooling of City Hall at no cost to the City of Lake Elsinore.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The meeting adjourned to an executive session at 10:10 P.M. and reconvened at 10:40
P.M.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Councilman Torn inquired about (1) repairs to Hunt St. (2) seperate progress
report on various items reported by Councilmen (3) report on drainage ditch
for potential problems (4) Dec. 28th Valley Volunteers awards dinner.
Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Stewart and duly carried, Certificate
of Appreciation to be presented to Eileen Irish.
2. Councilman Crowe remarked about wallops on Railroad Canyon Road.
3. Councilman Baldwin inquired about the January 8 deadline for Planning Commission
applications and requested that Planning Commission comments on various
road conditions be forwarded for action to proper department.
4. Mayor Harris requested more sweeping, grading & repairs at various intersections. _
5. Councilman Baldwin reported "Torn Ranch" curve should be improved.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:52 P.M. on motion
Councilman Baldwin, seconded Councilman Stewart and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Approved:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk
Nap Harris
Mayor