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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22, 05-1, 05-03-1974 City Council Minutes '44 CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on April 22, 1974 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Norman Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin. The City Clerk called roll. Councilmen present were:' Frank DePasquale, Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins ~ Mayor Chaffin. Councilman Larry Cartier absent. City Mgr. Thompson, Attorney Jacobsen, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and VTN representative Ed Lynch also present. Mayor Chaffin announced that prior to the start of the agenda items, he wished to state that tomorrow (April 23) was the City of Lake Elsinore's 86th birthday a short break would be taken, at which time Mrs. Chaffin presented a birthday cake and served those in attendance at the meeting. - The meeting resumed at 7:45 P.M. HEARINGS 1. Mrs. Atkinson requested the City Council waive the completion bond requirement for her move-in house. After much discussion by the Council, Attorney Jacobsen reported that under the City ordinance, there are no provisions for the waiver of this bond and that it must be posted. t l ~ 2. Weed Abatement report on receipts ~ expenses was presented tothe Council. Paul Lew ~ City Mgr. Thompson answered various questions conceerning the report. Hank Boontjer stated that some of ,the expense shown was for public rights-of-way, tree trimming ~ parkways. Council- man Carter requested more time to study figures, ~ also cited the Webb report concerning loss of water. Mr. Boontjer stated he had turned the books in question over to the City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR Items 3,4,5 ~ 6 were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. I I -- 3. Council minutes of April 8, 1974. 4. Council minutes of April 17, 1974. 5. Chamber of Commerce request for change of date - Sidewalk Art Show 6. House of Risen Son request for waiver of permit fee. PlANNING Ccw.tISSION MATTERS 7. Planning Commission minutes of April 16 were 'accepted and filed. Planning Commission request for joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the Architectural Review Board approved. Joint meeting to be held April 30 at 7:30 P.M. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 8. First reading of proposed abandon vehicle ordinance to be by title only on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. First reading of AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES rn. PARTS THEREOF FRClw1 PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS, AND RECOVERY OF COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE, passed on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and carried on an unanimous roll call vote, with Councilman Cartier absent. ....... RECESS The meeting recessed at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. 9. Motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, Office of Disaster Preparedness agreement approved, with the office of City Manager named as Disaster Preparedness Coordinator and $300 to be included in budget for City's share of costs. 4a 10. VTN proposal for revision of zoning ordinance 'and map discussed. Councilman DePasquale objected to the expenditure of funds for this purpose. Attorney to check matter to see if State requirement. VTN Engineer, Ed Lynch, to present samples of ordinances prepared for other cities. 11. Resolution #1469, accepting grant deed from Norwhit Development Co. for street improvements on Machado St. approved on motion Council- man DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. - 12. Resolution #1470, reo classification of streets accepted on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 13. City of Chino resolution reo State Tax relief to implement the' Conservation and Open Space Elements of General Plans, given the support of the ,City of Lake Elsinore on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. Notification to be sent to the City of Chino and representatives in Sacramento. 14. ~ 0 00 15. '-;) 0 0 16. James E. Malill letter reo zone change information discussed. Attorney Jacobsen to advise Mr. Magill, that since property is below 1265', no change is necessary, but that ordinance does not allow permanent mobile- homes. Comprhensive Health Planning request to budget $110 for this year's contribution to program approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DeP.squale and duly carried. VTN.Engineer, Ed Lynch reported on the drainage problem at Hwy. 71 ~ Malaga Rd. On site Council study session to be held Monday, May 6 at 4:00 P.M. with Council, Engineer, and owners of the Sands and Dunes Casinos and Motel owners. 17. Study session on better utilization of the water system to be held Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 P.M. 18. Councilman Carter's letter reo public transportation system discussed. Councilman Carter stated that within 4 to 6 week., the Lake Elsinore area would have a transportation system. Mayor Chaffin stated that this was doubtful as there are several requirements which have to be met and funds have not been received. Mayor Chaffin invited any entity who is interested to submit a proposal for consideration. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, the City Clerk to write Mr. Killian for direction OD implementation for transportation system. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, the City Council will consider prop~als submitted for a transportation system. 19. Councilman DePasquale discussed the changes he would suggest reo Ordinance No. 482 (City Mgr.). Mayor Chaffin requested Councilman DePasquale submit proposed changes in writing for consideration. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 20. Departmental reports received ~ filed were: - (a) Financial report. (b) Sheriff's Dept. reports 1/4/74 thru 3/28/74. REPCRTS k RECOMMENDATIONS (a) Councilman DePasquale reported he would be attending the Solid Waste Management meeting on Wednesday, May 1. (b) Councilman Carter requested reimbursement for the trips he makes to various meetings which are of benefit to the City. Mayor Chaffin advised Councilman Carter to submit his requests for reimbursement. 46 (c) , Councilman Carter suggested the possibility of the City obtaining additional right~of-way at Lakeshore ~ Main on the N.E. side to permit additional radius on the turn. {d) Councilman Perkins stated he would defend the City Council on the action reo transportation funds and that at no time was there a diversion of funds as stated by Councilman Carter. (e) Mayor Chaffin announced that the County Parks Dept. will be sponsoring two-day tours of the County park projects in Riverside County on'May 24k.:'25 and anyone who is interested should contact the City Clerk. (f) Mayor Chaffin read the resignation.of City Mgr. Thompson to be effective June 1, 1974. Resignation accepted on motion Council- man DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. - Mayor Chaffin stated that the eity of Lake Elsinore had made steps forward under City Mgr. Thompson t s guidance and Mr. Thompson had gone with the ordinances which sometimes did not please everyone. Mayor Chaffin thanked City Mgr. Thompson_for his service. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, advertisement in Western Cities Magazine for. City Manager to be placed immediately. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M. on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: J~--t~~~~ 7/;XZ~/ F10rene Marshall City Clerk 0/ ... Norman Mayor .... CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on May 13, 1974 and was called to order at 7:40 P.M. with Mayor Norman Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cartier. The City Clerk called the roll: Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. Attorney Dougherty, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and,VTN representative Ed Lynch also present. Mayor Chaffin and the Council welcomed Attorney Dougherty back to work. The minutes of the April 22, 1974 Council Meeting were approved as presented on motio~ Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. General Fund and Water Revenue Fund warrants as lested were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Council~n Perkins and duly carried. Hearings Request of Jerry Griffin for waiver of curbs, gutters ~ sidewalks at Arnold and Kalina discussed. Councilman Cartier reported that the topography of the area does not require these improvements at this time. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, Mr. Griffin granted a waiver for curbs, gutters ~ sidewalks at this time, with the stipulation that at the time area requires improvements they will be installed. ......, 4" CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Chaffin proclaimed May 17 k 18 as Poppy Days in the City of Lake Elsinore. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS - 13. Councilman Carter requested this item be discussed first as the salesman from Rufus Hook Co. was in attendance. Mayor Chaffin stated that at this time, no program or proposals had been received. After much discussion, motion Councilman Carter, seconded Council- man DePasquale. that the $25,000 of Revenue Sharing Money budgeted for Senior Citizens building be transfered to transportation failed to pass on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale k Carter Noes: Councilmen Cartier, Perkins k Mayor Chaffin 3. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, Final Plans for Mini-Park accepted. 'l!1' o 00 1-;) ~ Q 4. Second reading of Abandon Vehicle Ordinance to be by title only on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. ORDINANCE NO. 533, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FReid PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS, AND RECOVERY OF COOTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 VEHICLE CODE, adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. 5. . Resolution No. 1471 accepting Crocker grant deeds for street improvements adopted on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. 6. Resolution No. 1472, accepting Starnes grant deed for street improvements adopted on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 7. Riverside County Parke Dept. letter reo 1974 Park Bond Split alternate discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, alternate #2 approved. 8. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and dUly carried, with Councilman Carter abstaining, request for mileage reimbursement from Councilman Carter approved. 9. k 10. Chamber of Commerce request for parade and requests for b~~ycle race, closure of streets and use of City owned property approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 11. Public Employees Association proposals held to personnel session. 12. Councilman Carter's letter reo Lakeshore k Main intersection read and discussed. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, ownership of adjacent property to be ascertained and VTN to study possibility of widening turn. - 14. Weed abatement discussion carried to next meeting. SUPPLEMENT ITEMS 15. Departmental reports received and filed were: A. Animal Control. B. Bldg. k Safety. C. Finance reports 4~ RECESS The meeting recessed at 9:05, reconvened at 9:15 P.M. for personnel session and meeting re-opened at 9:30 P.R. ADDITIONAL COUNCIL ACTION 1. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and unanimously carried, Mayor Chaffin authorized to negotiate contract with Federal Gov't. to employ Mr. John Mta. Hope as City Manager, effective June 10th, with 1/2 half of salary to be paid by the City and 1/2 by the Gov't. 2. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter and unanimously carried, PERC proposal for 8i% salary increase for 1974-75 fiscal year approved. No action taken on proposals 2, 3 ~ 4 until City Manager assumes duties. .... REPOOTS ~ RECOMMENDATIONS a. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the status of the annexations and was informed VTN is preparing boundary maps. b. Council~ DePasquale reported he had received complaints about the placement of mail boxes on Adobe St. Postmaster to be contacted. c. Council.an DePasquale reported that the Hilltop Community Center on Flint Street complained about the removal of dirt causing the road to be closed. Public Works to be contacted to remedy situation. d. Councilman DePasquale reported he had visited the City Yard on Sunday and found employees working of their private vehicles. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Counci1man ~artier and duly carried, City Policy reaffirmed that no use of City owned equipment on private vehicles and equipment be permitted. e. Councilmen DePasquale and Carter to attend New Mayors ~ Councilmen's Conference in Monterey on May 15-16-17. 1 ....- f. ~uncilman Carter requested discussion on Architectural Review Board be placed on next agenda. g. Councilman Perkins reported he had been contacted by Mrs. Atkinson. Posting of completion bond to be required. h. Mayor Chatfin stated the next regular meeting would be May 28, due to Memorial Day weekend. i. Mayor Chaffin reported the water study meeting would be postponed until City Manager assumes duties. j. Mayor Chaffin announced that the Cheney's ~ Connor's had donated picture of Lake Elsinore to the City and requested the framing cost of $85 be paid. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, $85 for framing to be paid and letter of appreciation to be sent. k. Mayor Chaffin reported on the LakeStabalization Plan and requested as a m~b9r of the Task Force that since the City had not contributed to any of the costs to date that consideration be given to the publication of a newsletter not to exceed $2,000. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and unanimously carried, City to contribute up to $2,000 for newsletter. I I I "'-" 1. Councilman Perkins recommended the appointment of Roger Mayhall to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Joe Thomas. Mayor Chaffin appointed Roger Mayhall to the Planning Commission with the unanimous approval of the Council. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: J~u:,7tv'--?7'')~'~ Florene Marshall City Clerk Norman L. Mayor /tJWI:- Cba:fi: II