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Home My WebLink About03-24-1974 City Council Minutes 3'1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 25, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on March 25, 1974 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Norman Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Carter. ..- The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City Manager Thompson, Attorney Lou Jacobsen and VTN representative Ed Lynch also present. HEARINGS ~ o 00 '-:> Q Q 1. Ray Hufford requested permission to have E.V.M.W.D. service him with agricultural water at 680 E.Lakeshore Dr.. Councilman Cartier inquired as to whether or not the City could furnish water at the same rate. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, City Manager to negotiate to see if City can service at same rate and if not, let E.V.M.W.D. Decision to be reached by Thursday, March 28, 1974. 2. (a) Claudia Bell requested an ordinance against walking of dogs on Main St. first thing in the mornings. Councilman Carter replied that he had a copy of Riverside Ord. 455 and would look into it. (b) Mrs. Bell also remarked about the scales and was informed that Mr. Merrifield would remove them. (c) Mrs. Bell requested that loading zone in front of her store be removed. City Mgr. Thompson reported that Safety Stripping is due for spring painting shortly. If they cannot be here within 3 weeks, Public Works to repaint. (d) Mrs. Bell requested that since Main St. is no longer a State Hwy. planters be placed on North Main Street. Fire Dept. to be contacted. CONSENT CALENDAR Items 3,4, 6 L 7 were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 3. City Council minutes of March 11, 1974. 4. City Council minutes of March 12, 1974. 6. House of Risen Son request for waiver of permit fee. 7. Clarifi~ation of legal publication awaiting legal opinion. 5. Mayor Chaffin proclaimed April 9th as Judge Gediman Day. Proclamation ratified on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and unanimously carried. MISCELlANEOUS MATTERS r-- Councilman DePasquale inquired as to why his letter reo the City Manager was not on the agenda. Mayor Chaffin asked Attorney Jacobsen how the law read on personnel matters. Attorney Jacobsen stated that personnel matters are heard in closed session unless the majority of the Council vote for an open hearing or the employee requests an open hearing. Mayor Chaffin stated it had been the policy of the Council to hear personnel matters in closed session. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale, that an open session be held to discuss matters pertaining to the City Manager, motion died on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale L Carter. Noes: Councilmen Cartier, Perkins L Mayor Chaffin. After much discussion, motion Mayor Chaffin, seconded Councilman Cartier, that any City Employee items dealing with personnel be in closed session or if employee chooses, open session, but no employee shall be deprived of his or her rights, motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Mayor Chaffin then asked City Manager Thompson his choice, to which Mr. Thompson requested a closed session. ,~8 Council Meeting March 25, 1974 8. The request of the Public Employees Association for an extension of time to March l8-discussed. The City Manager was directed to reply that since the requested date had passed, matter was referred to legal counsel for an opinion. 9. Mr. Peterson's complaint reo Hill Street discussed. Councilman Cartier requested that grader be utilized 8 hrs. a day until all the streets are in condition. Information to be obtained on the possibility of renting a grader. i I 1 - 10. Mayor Chaffin announced that the Public Transportation meeting would be April 2, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. at the Park Board office. 11. Resolution No.-1466, reo S.B. 325 funds adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried unanimously. Councilman Carter requested that a letter be sent to SCAG to see if funds approved under Article 8 could be changed to Article 4 (Public Transportation). Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and unanimously carried, letter to be sent within 5 days. Councilman Carter to attend SCAG transportation seminar in L.A., 3/31 ~ 4/1. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS Departmental Reports: Financial report received. City Treasurer Morgan requested to attend April 8 meeting to clarify various items on report. REPORTS ~ RECOMMENDATIONS a. Councilman DePasquale requested that the placement of two mobilehomes on Granite St. be investigated. . b. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the Lakeshore Dr. pedistrian sign and was informed it should be here in a week or 10 days. -- c. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the annexations and was informed they were to be filed with LAFCO on March 26. d. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the curbs on Adobe-Street and was informed that Martin Concrete was starting the project. e. Councilman DePasquale requested the use of the Council room on the last Friday of each month from 2-4:30 P.M. Request.granted. f. Councilman.DePasquale read a congratulatory letter from Mayor Alliota. g. Councilman Carter reported he had made an inspection of the City Yard and that bike rack and 65 mph sign should be adapted for use. h. Councilman Carter reported he had received copies of job descriptions for City Clerk and Administrative Assistant and was informed this was the Council's request. i. Councilman Perkins inquired about the pending annexations. j. Mayor Chaffin requested approval for the Elsinore Valley Horse Club to move to a new location on Mission Trail as their lease expires March 31. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman DePasquale abstaining, approval to relocate Horse Club granted. 1 I..." k. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the information reo yard sales and was informed that information is being obtained from neighboring cities. 1. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the mobilehome park inspection fee requests for refunds. Attorney Jacobsen reported he was studying ordinances. ,.- ~ o 00 ~ ~ o - ii9 m. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the streelwork on Frazier ~ Wisconsin Streets. City Mgr. Thompson reported that grading was being done and oiling would be done when available. n. Mayor Chaffin reported that he would be attending a meeting with Mr. Mott in Sacramento on March 26 ref the Lake Plan. o. VTN Engineer Ed Lynch reported on the Mini-park plans. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded. Councilman Carter and duly carried, VTN authorized to finalize constructions plans. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmen DePasquale and Carter stated they would not attend closed personnel session. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins that based on the fact that the two Councilmen that made charges ref City Manager would not be present at personnel session, no communications or complaints against City Manager will be heard. Motion Carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cartier ~ Perkins. Noes: Mayor Chaffin. Abstained: Councilmen DePasquale ~ Carter. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, meeting adjourned to personnel session at 10:40 P.M. RECONVENTION The meeting reconvened at 11:35 P.M. for the following action: 1. Mayor Cbaffin announced that the City of Lake Elsinore would be the host city for the Mayors' ~ Councilmen's Conference, April 10 at Murrieta Hot Springs. 2. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and unanimously carried, the City Clerk granted a 5,% raise, retro- active to July 1, 1973. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. ~~::i,=~q ~;~: ::1. City Clerk Mayor -