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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17, 08-23, 09-13-1976 City Council Minutes 181 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 17, 1976 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in special session on August 17, 1976 and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with Mayor Frank L. DePasquale presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Daniel Strong. The City Clerk Called the roll. Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, Eugene J. Carter and Mayor Frank L. DePasquale. Councilmen Fred Crowe and Norman Chaffin absent. City Mgr. Hope also present. City Mgr. Hope introduced his daughter, Mary Kathryn, to the Council and audience on her return from Peace Corp. Service. ~ o 00 '-:> ~ o The purpose of the meeting being to discuss and act upon the position of City Manager, Mayor DePasquale read the notice of special meeting. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn, that Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem be authorized to request from HUD, the services, for two years of Mr. John "J k" E D lb' .. ' ac . e ruegge as C1ty Manager, under the prOV1S1ons of the Inter- governmental Personnel Act, and to express the intention to pay HUD 51% of Mr. Delbruegge's salary of $30,441 as a GS 14/5. Further, that Mr. Delbruegge's assignment be as of Sept. 1, 1976, or as soon thereafter as possible and that Mayor be authorized to execute contract carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Torn, Carter, DePasquale. Noes: None. Absent: Crowe & Chaffin. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 P.M. on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: ~~u~ Florene Marshall City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 1976 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on August 23, 1976 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Frank L. DePasquale presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bob Jacobsen. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, Fred Crowe, Eugene Carter and Mayor Frank L. DePasquale. Councilman Norman Chaffin absent. City Mgr. Hope, Attorney Dougherty, Finance Director Lew, Engineer Kicak and Bldg. Inspector Watson also present. The minutes of August 9, 1976 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. The minutes of August 17, 1976 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. PUBLIC HEARING This being the time for the public hearing continuation on Zone Change 76-2 and Variance 76-1, Mayor DePasquale opened the hearing at 7:45 P.M. Mayor DePasquale stated that he would relinquish the chair as he knows applicant. Mayor Pro Tem Torn assumed the chair for the hearing. Merle Schultz of Neste, Brudin & Stone spoke in favor of the rezoning and explained the request for variance due to acreage. Bill Stewart spoke in favor of the rezoning & variance and stated it would be the first mobilehome subdivision with access to the lake. City Mgr. Hope stated that Mr. Ulm had been present at Planning Commission hearing and discussed State DPR concerns on Lake zoning. Mr. Stewart stated he had been in contact with State Parks in Sacramento and they would not issue a written statement. No further response to the hearing, the hearing was closed at 8:05 P.M. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded I'B2 Council Meeting August 23, 1976 Councilman Torn to deny zone change & variance request died on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Carter & Torn. Noes: Crowe. Abstained: DePasquale. Absent: Chaffin. Motion Councilman'Crowe to approved zone change & variance request died for the lack of a second. PLANNING COMMISSION & DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MATTERS: 1. Tentative Parcel Map EA 76-7 - D. Stewart approved as per Engineer Kicak's ... recommendation for waiver of final parcel map on motion Councilman Crowe, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. 2. Planning Commission & Design Review Board minutes of August 17, 1976 received and filed MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. City Mgr. Hope suggested that the City join with other Riverside County Cities in sending someone to the Public Works Seminars to tape proceedings. Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried, City of Lake Elsinore to participate in cost of acquiring tape recordings. 2. First reading of proposed ordinance re: Bingo to be by title only on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. First reading of ordinance re: Bingo carried on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. 3. RTA request for information as services desired discussed. City Mgr. Hope suggested that letter of 12/22/75 be reemphasized. Motion Councilman Carter that letter of 12/22/75 be reiterated and additionally that City of Lake Elsinore does not agree with costs for proposed routes, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. .....- 4. CALTRANS questionaires to be submitted by Councilmen. 5. Mormon Youth Group offer to perform work for the City discussed. Several suggestions were put forth as to community projects which could be undertaken. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, approval granted for the Mormon Youth Group to perform volunteer work for the City under the direction of the City Manager. 6. No action taken on the City of Commerce Criminal Justice Resolution. 7. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, Mayor DePasquale to send letter supporting San Bernardino County energy proposal. RECESS The meeting recessed at 9:30 P.M. and reconvened at 9:40 P.M. 8. Disaster Preparedness notice re: 911 emergency telephone read for information. 9. Fall weed abatement program discussed. Councilman Crowe suggested that people be notified of the estimated cost of removing foundations, debris, etc., so as to allow them to have the work done. Councilman Torn also stated that people should be advised of the cost before work is done. Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, fall weed abatement program approved with people to be given estimate of costs. ... 10. Councilman Carter's report on EVMWD water rates discussed. Wm. Stewart letter distributed to Council. Attorney Dougherty to give opinion on rate increase and Engineer Kicak to make report on possibility of City drilling their own wells. }' M ;j Council Meeting August 23, 1976 11. Richard Vallandigham request for waiver of curbs, gutters and street improvements discussed. Mr. Vallandigham cited various sections of Title 25. Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, waiver of sidewalk approved but all other terms and conditions of conditional use permit to be complied with. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The July Financial report was received and filed. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City Mgr. Hope reported that this was his last meeting and that he had been in contact with Mr. Delbruegge regarding a number of items that could be negotiated in Washington, D.C. 2. City Mgr. Hope reminded the Council that 1976-77 budget should be considered. Budget study session set for Aug. 31 at 7:30 P.M. ~ o 00 t-:> o o 3. City Mgr. Hope reported that Engineer Kicak's report on Street Improvement Program had been distributed to Council. Mayor DePasquale stated that he wanted all the streets fixed before the Christmas holidays. City Mgr. Hope and Engineer Kicak both stated that only limited funds are available for street work. Street Improvement bids authorized to be advertised to be received on Sept. 23 on motion Councilman Crowe, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. 4. City Mgr. Hope expressed his thanks to the Council during his time of employment. Council concurred with Mr. Hope's request for use of his office for two or three days to remove personal items. 5. Councilman Torn thanked the City Mgr. for his services and expressed concern over the mobilehomes on Corydon Road. 6. Councilman Crowe expressed his thanks to the City Mgr. for all of his help. 7. Councilman Carter expressed his thanks to the City Mgr. and presented copies of his letters as mementos. 8. Mayor DePasquale inquired about the tire yard on the freeway. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, matter to be referred to Planning Commission as zoning is right for this type of business. 9. Mayor DePasquale expressed his thanks to City Mgr. Hope and stated he would be happy to write letters of recommendation. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M. on motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: _/;/ Lo /' ; , ~ -___-< ,ct-", -~{ _'~. /7 d .~_~.,f! .__L~ Florene Marshall City Clerk - CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on September 13, 1976 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Frank L. DePasquale pre- siding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Beth Allen. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Howie Torn, Fred Crowe, Eugene J. Carter, Norman Chaffin and Mayor Frank L. DePasquale. Attorney Porter, Engineer Kicak, Finance Director Lew, Bldg. Inspector Watson and Planning Assistant Nyman also present. 1"8"4 Council Meeting September 13, 1976 The minutes of August 23, 1976 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. Warrants, with the exception of 8272, 8288, 8297 & 8321 were approved on motion Councilman Crowe, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. Warrants 8272, 8288, 8297 & 8321 were approved on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Torn, Carter & Chaffin. Noes: None. Abstained: Councilman Crowe, Mayor DePasquale. PLANNING COMMISSION & DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MATTERS 1. The minutes of Sept. 7, 1976 Planning Commission & Design Review Board meetings discussed. - 2. CUA 76-3 - Butterfield Village Inc. referred back to Planning Commission on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Chaffin and duly carried, as question as to ownership arose. Councilman Crowe suggested that staff police ownership of property by applicants. Attorney Porter suggested that a copy of the deed or letter of permission accompany applications. 3. CUA-76-4 - Keystone Savings set for public hearing on Sept. 27 on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Carter and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carter & Chaffin, Mayor DePasquale. Noes: None. Abstained: Councilmen Torn & Crowe. 4. Tentative Parcel Map 76-11 (Gearhart) lot line adjustment approved as per findings that the land complies with the requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood water drainage control, appropriate improvement, public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply and environmnetal protection and other requirements of this division and local ordinances on motion Council- man Carter, seconded Councilman Chaffin and duly carried with Councilman Crowe abstaining from the vote. 5. Tentative Parcel Map 76-6 - Stewart continued to meeting of ,September 27, ... 1976 for clarification Councilman Torn suggested the hiring of John M.R. Hope for the interim period as City Mgr. until John Delbruegge arrives, at $16.49 per hour. Motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Carter that John M.R. Hope be hired on a part time basis (less than 20 hours per week) at $16.49 an hour, with a four day overlap after Mr. Delbruegge's arrival, motion carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Torn, Crowe, Carter and Chaffin. Noes: Mayor DePasquale. City Mgr. Hope then assumed his chair at the Council table. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Memorandum of Understanding with PERC, ratified by the City Council, subject to modification of the wording on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. 2. 1976-1977 budget adopted on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried after several questions were answered by City Mgr. Hope. 3. Public Works Employment Act of 1976 information discussed. City Mgr. Hope explained the program. Engineer Kicak's recommendations discussed; Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Chaffin and duly carried that: 1. Staff be authorized to proceed with the preparation of application to EDA under Public Works Employment Act of 1976. 2. That the application not include the 1976 Street Improvement Program. I ..... 3. The application include the area of High Street to Avenue 6, Mill Street and Park Way for paving of streets 32 ft. wide only. 4. The application include resurfacing or paving of all streets. 5. Inclusion of other projects not limited. Itr~ Council Meeting September 13, 1976 Engineer Kicak reported on possibility of including reservoir tank and Council- man Torn suggested Community Center Bldg. Councilman Carter reported he had obtained plans & specifications for a building without cost to the City. Motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, staff to take steps if feasible for community building fund application. 4. Street improvement bid of T.J. Crosby Company in the amount of $22,651.65 for the intersections of Main & Prospect and Main & Graham and resurfacing of Lowell Street accepted on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Chaffin and duly carried, with Mayor & CIty Clerk authorized to execute contract. 5. Resolution No. 76-22, approving CUA 76-2 (State Fish Co. Inc.), adopted on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. 6. Resolution No. 76-23, setting Sept. 27, 1976 as the date for public hearing on fall weed and rubbish abatement program, adopted on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. 7. Proposal of E & J Weed Abatement Co. to perform certain work in consideration of advance payment of $12,236.04 approved on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. <t'I o 00 1-:> ~ o 8. Chamber of Commerce request for payment as per agreement approved on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Torn, Crowe, Chaffin, DePasquale. Noes: Carter. 9. Lions Club request for use of City Park on October 3 for White Cane Breakfast approved on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. 10. Laguna Federal Savings & Loan request for use of ballpark on October 23 approved on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. 11. Soroptomist Club letter re: blessings approved on motion duly carried. "Women Helping Women" award and request for Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Chaffin and 12. Resolution No. 76-24, supporting 1981 World's Fair at Ontario Motor Speedway adopted on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. 13. SCAG minutes of 8/5/76, suggesting a new policy body discussed. Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, opposing such a body to be sent to SCAG. Motion letter Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, Resolution No. 76-25, reaffirming the City's position on 1-15 adopted. 14. Chamber of Commerce request for input on On Site Motion Picture questionaire held to next meeting. 15. League of California Cities request for designation of voting representative and alternate read. Mayor & Mayor Pro Tem so named on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. 16. Proposed ordinance pertaining to 72-hr. parking to be read by title only on the first reading on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. Proposed ordinance on 72-hr. parking approved on first reading on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and carried on unanimous roll call vote. 17. Jerry Harmatz request for consideration of reduction in carnival license fee referred to City Attorney for research of Business License Ordinance. 18. Attorney Porter's report on E.V.M.W.D. rate increase discussed. Staff to study report and budget. 19. Conflict of Interest draft to be redistributed for study by Council. 20. Mr. Jacobson's proposal to build bandstand in park discussed. Mayor DePasquale offered to advance necessary funds until donations are obtained to finance project. Attorney to report on necessary insurance requirements. l'lf6 Council Meeting, September 13, 1976 21. Ordinance No. 564, allowing Bingo in the City of Lake Elsinore for charitable organizations to be read by title only on the second reading on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. Ordinance No. 564 adopted on the second reading on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Carter and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. 22. Councilman Chaffin questioned VTB article relating to Mobilehome subdivisions, and questioned the renting of lots and cost of recreation facility construction in mobilehome parks. No action taken. 23. ' Mayor DePasquale's recommendation for planning commission appointment dis- cussed. Councilman Torn reminded the Council of the application form procedure and moved that action be deferred until applicants are interviewed by Council, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. - DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental reports received and filed were Animal Control and Sheriff's Department. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City Mgr. Hope reported that street name sign report would be forthcoming at next meeting. 2. Bldg. Inspector Watson reported on the progress of the work on Gediman Park. Yarborough Park & Machado Park, Phase II. 3. City Mgr. Hope suggested that thought be given to dedication ceremonies for Gediman Park. Council concurred that arrangements should be made for Saturday, September 18. Time to be decided and notification given. 4. Councilman Crowe inquired about the weed problem north of Dill Lumber Co. and was informed this was included in fall abatement program. 5. Councilman Crowe reported that Mack Jones would be willing to dedicate on entire frontage of property if City would move the excess dirt. Motion ... Councilman Crowe, seconded Councilman Chaffin and duly carried, offer referred to City Engineer for acceptance if feasible. 6. Councilman Carter suggested that Council interest themselves in an ambulance district. 7. Councilman Chaffin commended Councilman Crowe for his action in the recent flooding problems. 8. Application of Red Ball Antiques for business license approved, with stipulation that all merchandise be within the building on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. 9. The City Clerk reminded the Council of the League of California Cities Convention in San Diego and requested confirmation of attendance and room reservations. ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 A.M. on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. _ .-- '.-;;L~ _~/-c,.r t~~L_e:/- ~77:?a .... Respectfully submitted: Florene Marshall City Clerk