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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-1976 City Council Minutes Itff CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1976 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on September 27, 1976 and was called to order at 7:35 P.M. with Mayor Frank L. DePasquale presiding. Mayor DePasquale introduced City Manager John Delbruegge to the audience and welcomed him to the City of Lake Elsinore. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Delbruegge. - The City Clerk called the roll. Councilman present were: Howie Torn, Fred Crowe, Eugene J. Carter and Mayro Frank L. DePasquale. Councilman Norman Chaffin arrived at 7:38 P.M. City Manager Delbruegge, Attorney John Porter, Engineer Kicak, Finance Director Lew, Planning Assistant Nyman and Bldg. Inspector Watson also present. The minutes of September 13, 1976 were corrected to show that Councilmen Torn and Crowe abstained from the vote on CUA-76-3 Butterfield Village Inc. instead of CUA-76-4 Keystone Savings and approved as corrected on motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. 'ft1'C o 00 I"":) Cl o City Manager John Delbruegge introduced Kim Chamberlain of Sydney, Australia to the Council and audience. Miss Chamberlain presented Mayor DePasquale and the Council with a scroll from the Shire of Hornsby. Mayor DePasquale welcomed Miss Chamberlain to the City of Lake Elsinore and wished her the best of everything during her stay as an exchange student. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This being the time for the public hearing on CUA 76-4 - Keystone Savings, Mayor DePasquale opened the hearing at 7:45 P.M. Mr. Gill of Keystone Savings explained their proposal. Mr. Downtain withdrew his objection to the project previously stated at Planning Commission meeting. There being no other response, Mayor DePasquale closed the hearing at 7:50 P.M. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, Keystone Savings Conditional Use Application approved, subject to applicant obtaining building permits within six (6) months & completion of building within one (1) year. 2. This being the time for the public hearing on the weed abatement program, Mayor DePasquale opened the public hearing at 7:52 P.M. Councilman Norman Chaffin explained that he was leaving the table to become a private citizen for the hearing. George Moore representing his mother, Bessie Moore, requested they be alllowed to remove weeds at this time and be granted an extension for removal of concrete foundation, as quotation of $1,500 was rather high. City Manager Delbruegge stated that Planning Assistant Nyman and he would work with Mr. Moore on solving the problem. Norman Chaffin requested an explanation of the abatement notices, stating that the definition of rubbish is something of no value and accumulated wood is something of value and not a hazard at 208 or 212 Silver Street. Fernando Collins asked for clarification as to extent of cleaning required. Carl Bartlett, Gunnerson Ave., objected to the cleaning of his weeds, as his goat would not have sufficient stubble. No further response from the audience, the hearing was closed at 8:14 P.M. Motion Councilman Crowe, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried with Councilman Chaffin abstaining, weed and rubbish abatement program to proceed with staff taking careful consideration of any problems or complaints. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MATTERS Design Review Board minutes of September 21, 1976 received for information. - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Engineer Kicak reported on the street improvement bids received for the 1976 Street Improvement Program. Motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, bid of Fontana Paving in the amount of $121,850.50 accepted and Mayor & City Clerk authorized to execute contract. 2. Letter from Beatrice Rich, representing a Committee of Ten to change the name of the City Park to Eugene J. Carter Park, accompanying a petition, read by the City Clerk. Councilman Torn stated that since he was a petitioner, he would abstain from any further discussion due to a conflict of interest. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Mayor 'IfJB Council Meeting September 27, 1976 DePasquale that the name of the City Park be changed to Eugene J. Carter Park failed on the fOllowing roll call vote: Ayes: Carter, DePasquale. Noes: Crowe, Chaffin. Abstained: Torn. Mr. Gilman spoke on the various projects which Councilman Carter has worked so diligently on. Mrs. Rich stated the County of Riverside had awarded Councilman Carter for his work. Much discussion followed from members of the audience. RECESS The meeting recessed at 8:45 P.M. and reconvened at 8:55 P.M. - Mrs. Rich and Mr. Novko requested that more discussion be held on the park's name change. Mr. Novko questioned the legality of Councilman Torn's abstention. Attorney Porter stated a member of the Council could abstain from voting for any valid reason. Mrs. Rich stated the matter would be taken in the citizen's own hands. 3. Resolution 76-27, setting October 12 as the date for weed abatement public hearing adopted on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. 5. October 3rd was proclaimed as 4-H Sunday and the month of October as 4-H Month on motion Councilman Torn, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. 6. Mayor DePasquale informed the Council that Judge Jones had been involved in an automobile accident and would be unable to attend the meeting. Councilman Carter read an article from the Valley Times Bulletin of Sept. 22, 1976 re: costs of consolidation of the justice courts. Motion Councilman Carter for the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore to initiate action against the Board of Supervisors and request a change of venue to Los Angeles failed for the lack of a second. (Mayor DePasquale seconded the motion and subsequently withdrew the second after discussion of the issue.) ___ Motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried, City Manager to work with the City ATtorney on a legal course of action which would be profitable to the City regarding the consolidation of the justice courts and report back to the Council. 7. National Council on Aging agreement approved and Mayro authroized to execute on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and. duly carried. 8. Further information to be obtained on request for carnival license before action is taken. 9. Bob Jacobson reported he had received letter from Attorney and also received word that the Rotary Club was contemplating a donation toward the bandstand and therefore would await further information before taking any action on insurance requirements. 10. Motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Mayor DePasquale, League of California Cities voting delegate and alternate to be Councilman Torn and Councilman Crowe respectively, motion duly carried. 11. Ordinance No. 565, re: 72 hr. parking to be read by title only on the second reading on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. "-" Ordinance 565, adopted on the second reading on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. 12. Mayor DePasquale to contact Chamber of Commerce regarding the on-site movie location questionaire. 1'.8~ Council Meeting September 27, 1976 13. City Manager Delbruegge reported on the street name signs required to complete the marking of intersections. Motion Councilman Crowe, seconded Councilman Chaffin and duly carried, street name signs to be purchased at a cost of approximately $4,000. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Building Department and Financial reports received and filed. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Animal Control & Sign Regulation Officer Roy Horstman clarified for the Council that street name signs would only be one for each intersection. 2. John Nohra reported to the Council that the Grand Marshall for the Veterans Day Parade would be Col. James Rowe of the Army Reserve. Mr. Nohra invited the Council and City Mgr. to participate in the parade. 3. City Mgr. Delbruegge reported he was glad to be in Lake Elsinore and that his family would join him shortly. ~ o OCJ '"";) ~ o 4. City Mgr. Delbruegge reported on the I-15 meetings he attended. 5. Councilman Torn also reported on the I-15 meetings and stated he would be attending additional meetings during the week. 6. Councilman Crowe inquired about the Stewart parcel map and was informed it was inadvertently left off the agenda and would be included on the Octlber 12, 1976 agenda. 7. Councilman Carter inquired about the letter to the Real Estate Commission concerning the four tentative parcel maps by the City Attorney. Attorney Porter explained the delay in communicating with the Commission. 8. Councilman Carter remarked about the closing of the Lakeview Hospital. 9. Councilman Chaffin welcomed City Manager Delbruegge to the City of Lake Elsinore and stated he was pleased to have television coverage of the Council meeting. 10. Mayor DePasquale stated he had talked with the Lakeview Hospital Administrator and that the hospital had one patient to keep it open and that negotiations were underway to re-open fully. 11. Request for homecoming parade on October 8, approved on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Crowe and duly carried. 12. City Manager Delbruegge reported the transition in City Manager's office was very smooth, and work going on routinely. 13. Peter Novko stated he had filed an application for Planning Commission and expects to be appointed. Mr. Novko also stated that the sidewalks, trees and streets were in bad shape and he would like to tour the City with the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT ,.-. No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. on motion Councilman Chaffin, seconded Councilman Torn and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: J~-t<:;:;'/ ?.rl- .<LLf/ Florene Marshall City Clerk