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Home My WebLink About01-14-1974 City Council Minutes '-', ~ o 00 ~ ~ o - r Z5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on January 14, 1974 and ~as called to order at 7:30 P.M. w~th Mayor Norman Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cartier. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Frank L. DePasquale, Larry Cartier, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman ~haff1n.. City Manager Thompson, Attorney Dougherty, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and VTN representative Ed Lynch also in attendance. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. City Council minutes of December 10, 1973 w~re approved as present~d on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 2. General Fund and Water Revenue Fund, warrants were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 3. Camp Fire Girls request for annual sale approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 4. Boy. Girl Scout request for fund raising campaign approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilma~ Cartier a~d.duly carried. . MISCELlANEOUS MATTERS . , 5. W.T. Snodgrass drainage problem discussed, with Engineer's report being read stating two alternatives to the prOblem. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, City Manager to advise Mr. Snodgrass of the alternatives to alleviate the drainage problem. 6. Engineering report reo the Elsinore Sands street improvements discussed. Councilman DePasquale suggested that the State should be contacted reo the drainage from the highway through the Dunes parking lot. Motipn Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, that no action be taken on the request of the Elsinore Sands until plans are submitted and approved by the City, motion duly carried with Councilman DePasquale abstaining. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, Dept. of Transportation to be asked to review drainage at Hwy. 71 and Malaga. 7. City Manager Thompson reported on the request of Cedu Foundation and reported they had withdrawn their reques~. 8. Resolution No. 1453 accepting Grand Deed from Santa Fe Railway Co. approved on motion Councilman Cartier, s~conded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 9. John Merrifield's request for amendment of the rate schedule in City of Lake Elsinore Ordinance No. 482-B referred to City Attorney for preparation on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 10. Attorney Dougherty reported on his opinion on the clarification of the status of the legal publications for the City of Lake Elsinore. Further information to be obtained on the adjudication status of the Lake Elsinore Valley Sun. City Manager to ascertain if there are any bills pend~ng regarding the adjudication statu~ of newspapers. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, the City Clerk was directed to both advertise and post until question of legality of newspapers is established. 26 11. Request for support of Airport Land Use by the County of Riverside discussed. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, Mayor Chaffin to correspond and express no support at this time. More information to be obtained. RECESS The meeting recessed at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. 12. Mr.. Mrs. Banta's request for City to assume energy charges for street light discussed. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, letters to be written to adjacent property owners to ask their participation in sharing the cost of the light as City cannot assume additional expense at this time. ...., 13. Robintech request reo parking referred to Engineer for study and report. 14. City of Covina request for Resolution requesting reconsideration of the California Coastal Zone Commission reo the San Onofre Nuclear generating station discussed. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded . Councilman Cartier and duly carried, Southern California Edison to be invited to build a station on Lake Elsinore. Resolution No. 1454, requesting the California Coastal Zone Commission to rescind its previous decision reo the San Onofre Nuclear generating station adopted .) on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 15. . Inquiry of J.E. Magill reo proposed zone change on Lakeshore Drive deferred to next meeting for Attorney Dougherty's reply. "' " . . , ", 16. Request of G. B. Childers for a six month extension on Ordinance No. 526 completion requirement granted on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 17. Claim of Harry Prouty denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and dUly carried. 18. Claim of F. . F. DeLisio. D. . V. Severs denied and referred to ...J insurance carrier on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 19. Claim of Betty Bebrick denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and dUly carried. 20. Resolution fixing Land Division Fees discussed, with action held to 1/28/74 for Engineer's comparison of fees. 21. Resolution No. 1455, re. weed abatement adopted on motion Councl. lman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 22. . Councilman Harmatz presented his proposal for the hiring of a public relations officer. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale that a public relations officer be hiFed providing that at least two other entities such as the Park Board, School District, Chamber of Commerce or other interested parties would participate in the cost duly carried with Councilman Cartier and Mayor Chaffin voting no. Councilman Harmatz to present format to give direction and scope of participation for the position. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 23. Departmental Reports received and filed were: (a) Animal-Control report. (b) Bldg. Dept. report. (c) Financial report. (d) Sheriff's Dept. report. (e) Public Works report. ...,) - ~ o 00 '-:l ~ Q - r 27 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS a. Councilman Cartier suggested that Santa Fe Railway be contacted for permission to fill. the chuck holes on parking lot adjacent to Chamber of Commerce. b. Councilman Cartier suggested that it might be beneficial to look into the possibility of larger street signs at main intersections. c. Councilman DePasquale suggested that street name signs be placed at Gunnerson ~ Riverside and Riverside ~ Strickland as the street name changes and causes confusion. d. Councilman DePasquale presented a Will Rogers calendar for use in the Council Chambers. e. Councilman DePasquale reported that John Nohra is confined to the hospital and an appropriate letter of appreciation and card should be sent. Mayor Chaffin requested that each Councilman come in and sign card ~ letter. f. Councilman Harmatz inquired about the status of the proposed once a week rubbish pickup. City Mgr. Thompson reported that more study is being made on the project. g. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the steps being taken during the energy crisis, to which City Mgr. Thompson responded; City Hall heating on time clock, radios being utilized by City employees to avoid unnecessary trips, etc. h. Councilman Cartier inquired about the sewer service charges in the assessment area and delinquent charges. i. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the proposed pavilIon for the City Park. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESS ION Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, the meeting adjourned to an executive session at 11:05 P,M. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 12:03 A.M. and adjourned at 12:05 A.M., January 15, 1974 on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. .,,1' "i" Respectfully submitted: ~t,::x.r.//;;r~...<7dL/ Florene Marshall City Clerk .. / Norman L. Chaffin Mayor