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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14, 07-28-1975 City Council Minutes117 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1975 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on July 14, 1975 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Pro Tem Cartier presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman DePasquale. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Frank DePasquale, . Eugene J. Carter, Cy Perkins and Mayor Pro Tem Larry Cartier. Mayor Norman Chaffin absent. City Mgr. Hope, Attorney John Porter, Bldg. Inspector Watson, Engineer Joe Kicak, Finance Director Paul Lew and Planning Assistant Nyman also present.. The minutes of June 23, 1975 were approved as presented on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman Carter abstaining from #7141 and Councilman Cartier abstaining on #7107 and #7150. ci" C) PUBLIC HEARINGS 00 1. This being the time for the public hearing on Conditional Use Application of Richard Vallandigham, Mayor Pro Tem Cartier opened the hearing at 7 :50 P.M. Q City Mgr. Hope explained the location of the proposed improvements and Mr. Vallandigham presented proposed plans. Sandy Reed spoke in favor of the project. There being no other response for or against the hearing was closed at 8:00 P.M. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, Vallandigham Conditional Use Application approved as per Planning Commission recommendation and conditions with the addition that the front fencing be a 4' decorative masonry wall. 2. This being the time for the public hearing on Conditional Use Application r— of Lakeshore Hydroponics Corp., Mayor Pro Tem Cartier opened the hearing at 8:05 P.M. There being no response for or against, the hearing was closed at 8:07 P.M. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, Conditional Use Application of Lakeshore Hydroponics approved as per Planning Commission Recommendation and Conditions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Ruby Avery re: alley removed from agenda as she was not present. 2. Bernie Brownstein inquired as to why the sewer rates were raised all at one time and not over the years. City Mgr. Hope and Mayor Pro Tem Cartier responded to the inquiries. 3. Councilman Carter presented floor plans and specifications for the Oceanside Community Center to the Council which he obtained from the architect. After much discussion, motion Councilman Carter that the land behind the Lake Theatre be designated as a Community Center site died for the lack of a second. Councilman DePasquale stated he would second the motion if it were amended to Civic Center, but no amendment made. Larry Williams of 29105 Riverside Dr. made several inquiries and Jerry Harmatz stated that facts should be obtained. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS 1. Planning Commission minutes of July 1, 1975 accepted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman Carter abstaining. 2. Design Review Board minutes of July 1, and 10th accepted on motion Councilman . DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman Carter abstaining. RECESS The meeting recessed at 8:45 P.M. and reconvened at 9:00 P.M. 118 City Council meeting July 14, 1975 MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins that second reading of ordinance re: sewer bills be by title only failed to carry on 4/5 vote with Councilman Carter voting no. City Mgr. Hope read the. Ordinance in full. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins that Ordinance No. 557, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE-ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE. AND j PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS ADOPTION adopted on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Perkins, Mayor Pro Tem Cartier.. Noes: Councilman Carter. Absent: Mayor Chaffin. 2. Claims of Petersen and Hanson against the City of Lake Elsinore denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 3. Request of Manuel Cordeiro to close Acacia Street discussed. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, request denied. 4.. Councilman Carter read his letter of June 28, 1975 concerning a local fire department or County. City Mgr. Hope reported that Board of Supervisors had received request and stipulated conditions they would take over fire protection for the city. No action taken until full Council present.. 5. Councilman Carter read his letter of July 9, 1975 recommending initiative be presented to voters requiring attendance and voting records be made public. City Mgr. Hope commented on this request and stated attendance record is kept in minutes. Motion Councilman Carter that City Clerk keep attendance record of City Council withdrawn. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale that City Treasurer keep attendance record of Councilmen carried on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Carter, DePasquale, Perkins. Noes: Mayor Pro Tem Cartier. Absent: Mayor Chaffin. 6. Gerald Martin explained the proposed program of the So. Calif. Minority Capitol Corp. of Oregon re: refugees. Councilmen to visit Camp Pendleton on JUhy 21. 7. Agreement for Law Enforcement Services approved on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. . 8. Ann Matthews letter re: Yarborough Park read. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, plan to be submitted to Planning Commission on August 5. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental reports received and filed were: 1. Animal Control. 2. Fire Dept. 3. Bldg. Dept. 4. Sheriff's Dept. RETS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Resolution No. 75 -30, re: SB 325 funds and authorizing City Mgr. Hope to execute necessary documents adopted on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 2. City Mgr. Hope announced the Citrus Belt Div., League of Calif. Cities meeting to be held on Wed., July 16. 3. City Mgr. Hope stated he would be taking one day vacation time on Friday, July 18. 119 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 14, 1975 4. Councilman Carter read an article re: electric carts on the sidewalks. Councilman Carter stated that Jack Jargowski uses his electric cart to help out others and should be sent a letter of appreciation for his services. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, letter of appreciation to be sent to Mr. Jargowski. Councilman Carter to draft letter. 5. Councilman Carter reported on AB 1246, and meeting with Assemblyman Ingalls. 6. Councilman Carter commented he was. happy to see the action taken on the Elk Hills drilling. 7. Letter from Mrs. Morris turned over to City Mgr. Hope by Councilman Carter for reply. 8. Letter of condolence to be sent to the family of Paul Kuenzli. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M. on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 'J C.� Respectfully submitted: Approved: Florene Marshall Larry Cartier City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 28, 1975 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on July 28, 1975 and was called to order at 7 :30 P.M. with Mayor Pro Tem Frank DePasquale presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Perkins. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins and Frank DePasquale. Councilman Larry Cartier and Mayor Norman Chaffin absent. City Mgr. Hope, Attorney John Porter, Bldg. Inspector Watson, Engineer Joe Kicak, Finance Director Lew and Planning Assistant Nyman also present. The minutes of July 14, 1975 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. PLANNING COMMISSION & DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MATTERS Planning Commission & Design Review Board minutes of July 15, 1975 received by Council. City Mgr. Hope recommended that no action be taken on Tentative Parcel Maps 75 -7 and 75 -8 as Flood Control letter just received. Bob Williams stated that Flood Control requirements would be met. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, no action taken on Tentative Parcel Maps 75 -7 and 75 -8 until next meeting. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, City Mgr. Hope authorized to protest proposed water rate increase of E.V.M.W.D. 2. Resolution No. 75 -31, authorizing purchasing of oils & greases on the Riverside County Contract adopted on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. 3. Western Riverside County Transit Agency Agreement approved and Councilman Carter designated representative and Councilman DePasquale designated alternate representative on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 120 City Council Meeting July 28, 1975 4. Purchase of a 3,000 gal water truck from William Stewart for $2,700 approved on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. 5. Motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, legal notice publishing to be discussed at next meeting. 6. Thomas, Byrne & Smith letter re: annual audit discussed. Meeting to be arranged with Council and - Auditors. . PUBLIC HEARING This being the time for the public hearing on weed abatement charges, Mayor Pro Tem DePasquale opened the hearing at 8:10 P.M. Speaking in protest to the charges, and work performed were Roger Mayhall representing Jay Webster, Ben Corazza, George H. Jacobs, Sam Agrusa, Juan Dominguez, Harry Brent, Paul Rusnak, Ken Weise and Gale Lane. Mayor Pro Tem DePasquale stated a recess would be taken and asked . for those present with protests to file their name and property description with the Clerk. The meeting recessed at 9:10 P.M. and reconvened at 9:40 P.M., at which time Mayor Pro Tem DePasquale stated the hearing would be closed and the matter continued to August 4, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M. to allow time for investigation of the complaints. City Mgr. Hope reported that approximately 300 letters of protest had been received and would have to be checked out. Planning Assistant Nyman reported that one or. two letters of commendation had been received. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The June financial report was received and filed. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Councilman Carter introduced Jack Jargowski to the Council and audience and thanked him for his civic services. 2. Councilman Perkins inquired as to where the specifications had come from for the weed abatement program and was informed they were modeled from the Santa Fe Springs requirements. 3. Councilman Carter inquired if the City was representing C. Boyes. Attorney Porter stated that in Attorney Dougherty's absence he was assisting and no decision had been made on representation. 4. Mayor Pro Tem DePasquale thanked City Mgr. Hope for-the striping of the bridge, and inquired about the possibility of a light at Malaga & 71. City Mgr. Hope to contact Dept. of Transportation for a safety study. 5. Dave Vik requested stop signs at Main & Graham be upgraded as motorists can't see them until they are at the intersection and sometimes can't stop. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. to Monday, August 4, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Florene Marshall City Clerk j pved: ank L. DePasquale Mayor Pro Tem *.f'