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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1975
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on October
14, 1975 and was called to order at 7 :30 P.M. with Mayor Norman Chaffin 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 Norman Chaffin. Councilman Larry Cartier
absent. City Mgr. Hope, AttorneyDougherty, Building Inspector Watson, Finance
Director Paul Lew, Planning Assistant Nyman and Engineer Joe Kicak also present.
Ann Mathews presented a check for $75.00 to the City of Lake Elsinore to purchase
two cat traps and expressed her appreciation to the Council for their co- operation
on the pet spaying program. Mrs. Mathews informed the Council she was retiring
from this program due to her health. Mayor Chaffin expressed the Council's
appreciation to Mrs. Mathews for her work for the City and the audience joined with
the Council in giving Mrs. Mathews a round of applause.
The minutes of September 22, 1975 were approved as presented on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
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Q Warrants with the exception of #7392 were approved on motion Councilman DePasquale,
00 seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Warrant #7392 to Eugene J. Carter
was approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly
Qcarried with Councilman Carter abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. This being the time for the public hearing on the Conditional Use Application
of Johnston, Barrett & Hawk, Mayor Chaffin opened the hearing. Mr. Johnston
=ga-for reconsideration of the Planning Commission's recommendations. After
m%td)Fnd&scussion,;it was consensus of Council for Engineer to review area and
public hearing continued to Nov,;. 24, 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
2. This being the time for the public hearing on Conditional Use Application of
Amrec, Councilman Carter requested that anyone testifying re. application be
sworn in. City Mgr. Hope explained the proposed project. Mayor Chaffin asked
for those in favor to be heard. Dale Odekirk was sworn in by Attorney Dougherty
to explain their request. Councilman Carter asked several questions in regard
to Richard Wayne Odekirk and his relationship to Amrec Shelter Inc. Mr. Odekirk
stated there is no relationship, other than blood, with Richard Wayne Odekirk
in this business. Councilman Carter cited several pending suits to which Mr.
Odekirk replied he was not involved. Motion Councilman Carter to deny
Conditional Use Permit died for the lack of a second. Motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, public hearing closed and
Conditional Use Permit Application for a mobile home sales lot approved as per
Planning Commission recommendations with Councilman Carter voting no.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 9:00 P.M. and reconvened at 9:10 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION & DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MATTERS:
1. Planning Commission minutes of October 7, 1975 accepted as written.
2. Design Review Board minutes October 7, 1975 approved. Motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried sidewalks deleted
from 16 -960 Gunnerson Street single- family residence.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
1. John Gilliland of the Bicentennial Committee presented the Bicentennial
Community Application to the Council for approval. Motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, application approved and Mayor
authorized to execute.
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2. Chamber of Commerce budget for 1975 /76 fiscal year approved and Mayor and
City Clerk authorized to- execute contract for $4,500 on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
3. Master Calendae suggestion discussed. Dave Vik informed the Council that a
committee is being formed now to work on such a project.
4 Resolution No. 75 -44,, accepting & authorizing the recordation of Synanon
Grant Deed approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Perkins and duly carried.
5 City Manager Hope explained the changes in the 1975 -76 Fiscil Year Budget
in the Revenue Sharing Fund. Motion Councilman Carter to appropriate $15,000
for a Community Center Building died for the lack of a second. Motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins, that 1975 -76 budget be
adopted duly carried with Councilman Carter voting no.
6. Application fo Lavonne Van Arsdale for a new & used furniture license
approved with the condition that all merchandise be within the building
on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried
with Councilman DePasquale abstaining.
7. Resolution setting fees for water meters, etc. to be held over for City
Mgr. to check with E.V.M.W.D. on their charges, as Councilman DePasquale
presented copies of invoices for the installation of water meters at a
much lower cost.
8. Resolution No. 75 -45, re. executive salaries adopted on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
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9. Audit Agreement with Thomas Byrne & Smith approved and Mayor and City Clerk
authorized to execute on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale
and duly carried.
10. No action taken on proposal to change meeting dates.
11. Larry Cartier's inquiry as to whether the City would pave several streets
if district were formed for sewer installation and curb, gutter and sidewalk(
installation discussed. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Carter and duly carried, Council recognizes length of time to develop district
and recognizes that Council might not be the same members at time of develop-
ment and cannot commit money at this time, but Council strongly favors such
a paving project.
12. Bids on legal advertising discussed. City Mgr. Hope explained the specifications
for bidding and City Attorney Dougherty reported on the specifications. Mayor
Chaffin explained the bids on a percentage basis. Bids received from the
Valley Times Bulletin and Lake Elsinore Valley Sun. After much discussion by the
Council, Ro Gardner, Ed Forrest, Howard Sonksen & Daniel Strong, Mayor Chaffin
stated a decision had to be made. Attorney Dougherty stated that the action
now was to award or reject the bid. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded
Councilman Carter to reject bids failed to pass on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter
NOES: Mayor Chaffin
ABSTAINED: Councilman Perkins
ABSENT: Councilman Cartier.
After more discussion, motion Councilman DePasqulae, seconded Councilman Carter
to reject all bids passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter, Perkins
NOES: Mayor Chaffin *WW
ABSENT: Councilman Cartier
Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and carried on the
following roll call vote, legal advertising to be on an alternating basis with
the two newspapers on as equally as possible basis:
AYES: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter, Perkins
NOES: Mayor Chaffin
ABSENT: Councilman Cartier
RECESS
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The meeting recessed at 11:20 P.M. and reconvened at 11:27 P.M.
13. Resolution No. 75 -46, establishing "No Parking" on Grand Ave. & Riverside Dr.
- adopted on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly
carried.
14. Request to purchase street light standards carried over for further information.
15. Councilman Carter reported on the nutrition program which should be underway
in the City of Lake Elsinore by December 1.
16. The Little League request to hold a rummage sale at the ballpark on Nov. 8
approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and
duly carried.
17. Resolution No. 75 -47, approving street sweeping agreement with Dept. of
Transportation adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Perkins and duly carried.
18. Laguna Federal Savings & Loan Association request for use of the ballpark
on Nov. 1 approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
�0 Carter and duly carried.
19. Homecoming Parade request for October 31 approved on motion Councilman
Q DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
20. Resolution No. 75 -48, appointing the State Forest Ranger and County Fire
Warden of Riverside Countyeas Fire Chief of the City of Lake Elsinore
adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and
duly carried.
Proposed Ordinance adopting the 1973 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code to
be read by title only on the first reading on motion Councilman Carter,
seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
Proposed Ordinance adopting 1973 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code passed
on the first reading on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Carter and carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin
Noes: none
Absent: Councilman Cartier.
DEPARTMENTAL, REPORTS:
Departmental reports received and filed were:
A. Animal Control
B. Sr. Citizens
C. Sheriff's Dept.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. City Mgr. Hope reported on the Reynolds vs. City of Lake Elsinore quiet title
action and was authorized to sign disclaimer on motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried.
2. Authorization to spend up to $300 for weed abatement survey approved on motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried.
3. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the possibility of a single solid line
on the Mission Trail bridge and was informed that when street striping program
is co- ordinated this will be done.
4. Councilman DePasquale requested that his plan for civic center be placed on the
O October 27 agenda.
5. Councilman Carter requested the City Mgr,, look into possibility of eliminating
250 Park & Recreation tax to which City Mgr. Hope replied that this would only
happen if Park & Recreation District were dissolved.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:56 P.M.
Respectfully submitted: proved:
Florene Marshall Norman L. Chaffin \
City Clerk Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1975
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on
October 27, 1975 and was called to order at 7 :30 P.M. with Mayor Norman
Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman DePasquale.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were Frank DePasquale,
Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. Councilman Larry Cartier
absent. City Mgr. Hope, Attorney John Porter, Engineer Brian Esgate, Finance
Director Paul Lew, Planning Assistant Bob Nyman and Bldg. Inspector Jerry
Watson also present.
The minutes of October 14, 1975 were approved as presented on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS:
1. Resolution No. 75 -49, authorizing bank account to handle weed abatement
refunds adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Carter and duly carried.-!
2. City Mgr. Hope's recommendation for budget adjustment to purchase
tamper approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Carter and duly carried.
3. Request of Lake Elsinore Valley Young at Heart Association for use of
City Park on July 4, 1976 - approved on motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried.
4. U.S. Rural Homes request for waiver of sidewalk requirement for Lots
17, 19, 21, 23 & 25 of Block 2 of Country Club Heights Unit No. 1
approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman'Carter
and duly carried.
5. Amendment to Community Block Grant Agreement approved and Mayor & Clerk
authorized to execute on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman
Carter and duly carried.
6. Councilman DePasquale presented his plan for civic center on Langstaff
Street and requested the City Mgr. look into possibility of a grant for
construction. Councilman Carter to present his progress report on civic
center at next meeting.
7. Second reading of Ordinance No. 559, adopting 1973 Edition of Fire Code
to be by title only on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Carter and duly carried.
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City Council Meeting October 27, 1975 (con't)
Ordinance No. 559 adopted on the second reading on Motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and carried on the following roll
call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Cartier.
8. Yarborough Park plans and specifications discussed. Motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
Mayor & City Clerk authorized to execute appropriate agreement, to be
prepared by City Attorney, for Phase I development of Yarborough Park,
with Recreation Systems, Inc.
9. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried,
Mayor & City Clerk authorized to execute appropriate agreement, to be
prepared by City Attorney, with Recreation Systems, Inc. for revised plan
for development of Gediman Park. City Mgr, to obtain -topo map of park
area also.
10. Torn Ranch discussion. Bob Williams introduced Derrill E. Yaeger of
the law firm of Clayson, Stark, Rothrock & Mann to the Council to present
their findings on the legality of the Town of Lucerne subdivision. Code
sections and points were stated relative to the question. Mayor Chaffin
stated he had contacted former City Mgt. for information as to the
applicants compliance with requirements for mobilehome subdivision.
Attorney Porter to verify (1) Validity of sub -- division, (2) validity of
City of Lake Elsinore Ordinance relative to time provision, (3) validity
of developers degree of development. Mayor Chaffin stated report would
be on agenda of Nov. 10 if information available, which information must
be received by noon on Nov. 6. Applicants to be notified either way.
City Mgr. Hope inquired as to which would be effective, Conditional Use
Permit or rezoning and requested a current expression of development from
the applicants and whether the rezoning covered the complete Town of Lucerne
or just the ten acres in question.
11. Resolution No. 75 -50, accepting grant deed from Darwin and Helen C. Maxson
for street improvement purposes adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Departmental reports received and filed were:
(a) Financial
(b) Senior Citizens.
(c) Bldg. Dept.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. City Mgr. Hope reported on repair of leaking water lines on Graham
Avenue and Lowell Street.
2. City Mgr. Hope reminded the Council of the dinner meeting of the Contract
Cities Association on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
3. Councilman DePasquale reported on the reflectors being destroyed on the
Railroad Canyon Road.
4. Councilman Carter commented on the Vietnamese refugees in Pomona and read
a letter to Paul Lew on the City's financial condition.
5. Councilman Carter commented on the wells & pumps and requested further
information be obtained, as he believes the 3 wells are sufficient to keep
the lake level up.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. on motion
Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted: roved: M
Florene Marshall Norman L. Chaffin
City Clerk Mayor
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