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Home My WebLink About09-03, 10-23, 10-15-1974 City Council Minutes tiM ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE September 3, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in an adjourned session on September 3, 1974 and was called to order at 7:50 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 Noeman Chaffin. Councilman Larry Cartier absent. City Mgr. Hope and Bldg. Inspector Boyes also present. The minutes of the August 26, 1974 Council meeting were approved as presented on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. -- MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 1. Second reading of Ordinance #536 (rezoning of Machado. Joy) to be by title only on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and dUly carried. Ordinance No. 536 adopted on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cartier. 2. Ordinance No. 537 to be read by title-only on the second reading on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. Ordinance No. 537 (licensing of dogs) adopted-on-the second reading on motion Councilmen DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cartier. ....", 3. Second reading of Ordinance No. 538 (licensing of amusements) to be by title only on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. Ordinance No. 538 adopted on motion C~uncilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Carter, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cartier. 4. City Mgr. Hope's request to attend ICMA conference in Dallas, Texas, October 13-16 approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Reports deferred to next meeting for discussion. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City Mgr. Hope reported a transportation meeting was held on Aug. 30 and Councilman Carter would report. Councilman Carter read his Transient System report in its entirety. ...-I ,. 2. City Mgr. Hope recommended that the City Council declare the old fire doors as surplus and call for bids. Recommendation so declared with doors to be sold as is on mo~ion Councilman Carter, seconded CgUDcilman DePasquale and duly carried. tl~ 3. City Mgr. Hope inquired as to attendance of the Sept. 12 meeting of SCAG and requested reservations be in by Sept. 5. 4. City Mgr. Hope announced the next meeting of the Mayors & Councilmen's Conference would be in Perris on Sept. 11 and asked for reservations to be called in by Friday. 5. League ,of California Cities Conference reservations for October 20-23 to be called in as soon as possible for best accomodations. - ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted: J--dU/u-/7~~/ Ci ty Clerk , Norman L. Mayor .. ~ o 00 ~ ~ o CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on September 10, 1974 and was called to order at 7:30 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. City Mgr. Hope, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and VTN Engineer Ed Lynch also present. The minutes of the September 3, 1974 adjourned council meeting were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Water Revenue Warrants 2111 thru 2118 with the exception of 2113 and General Fund Warrants 6410 thru 6471 approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Water Revenue Warrant 2113 to E.V.M.W.D. approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Finance Director Lew to report on warrant #2113 at next meeting. Bill Campbell representing the Lake Elsinore 250 boat ,race, presented honorary jackets to the City Council and thanked them for their support of the race. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS The Planning Commission minutes of September 3, 1974 were accepted & filed. City. Mgr. Hope reported that Bldg. Dept. notice had been issued to the activity on Collier Street. MISCELlANEOUS MlTTERS 1. Business license application of Oscar Watkins for an antique store at 118 N. Main St. approved on condition that Bldg. Dept. requirements are met and all merchandise is within the building on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. - 2. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, Attorney Paul Hill to be so notified that the City of Lake Elsinore has no jurisdiction over the fence erected at lake, by the State of Calif. 3. John Merrifield's letter reo Medi-Cal-Trans read for information. 4. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, VTN report on Riley Lift Station and expenditure of $3,900 for necessary repairs accepted and approved. IU 5. Air Pollution Control District request for permission to place a monitoring trailer in the City of Lake Elsinore discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, Lion's Club lease will not be canceled due to sub-lease. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, Mayor & Clerk authorized to negotiate lease to Air PollutLon Control District, and execute. 6. City Mgr. Hope presented informal bids received for the spraying of City elm trees. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, Riverside Gardening Service bid of $3.00 per tree accepted. 7. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried, one Maintenance Man I position eliminated and one Maintenance Man II position authorized. ..... 8. City Mgr. Hope's report on the Park Bond Act of 1974 discussed. Resolution No. 1484, approving priority plan adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. Resolution No. 1485, approving application for funds for improvement of Yarborough Park adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. 9. City Mgr. Hope's recommendation for salary increases for.Fire'Chief and Finance Director discussed along with Mayor Chaffin's recommendation for increases for City Treasurer and City Attorney. Motiort Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried unanimously, Resolution No. 1486 authorizing salary increases adopted. 10~ Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, Finance Director's contract to be amended for contract increase. Councilman Carter questioned the terms of the auditing contract with Cringle, Swift, Jordon and Co. re: quarterly audits. Finance Director to report. ....... DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The following reports were received & filed: a. Animal Control. b. Bldg. Dept. c. Financial. d. Sheriff's Dept. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. ~ity Mgr. Hope reported he would be attending the County Advisory Transportation System meeting on Sept. 1& along with Councilman Carter. 2. City Mgr. Hope reported that an animal control vehicle had been located for $1,000 and trade in of van or $1,400 and no trade in. Motion'Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, City Mgr. Hope authorized to negotiate purchase to best advantage of City. 3. City Mgr. Hope reported he had received a bid of $55 f'or the old fire doors and was authorized to accept on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter and duly carried. 4. VTN Engineer Ed Lynch read the report'concerning the progress at the Sand~,'and reported that the remedial work is underway. ~ 5. City ~r. Hope reported he would be attendi~ the SCAG meeting on 9/12/74, along with Councilman Carter. 6. Mayors' & Councilmen's meeting, Wed., Sept. 11 to'be attended by all who can. '. 1 7. Councilman Cartier inquired about the improvements in the 300 block of Lookout Street and placement of three trailers. City Mgr. Hope reported that complete research will be done on proposed building sites prior to issuance of permits, with Supt. Tidwell, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and himself looking into all aspects of improvemen,ts i.e. curbs, gutters, sidewalks, water & sewer service, street improvements, ,etc. - 8. Councilman Cartier inquired about the improvement of Gediman Park to which City Mgr. Hope replied that this site would no doubt be utilized in con- junction with the transportation system. 9. Councilman Cartier inquired about the present water rates to which City Mg~. Hope reported that a survey on surrounding towns was be~ng made. 10. Councilman DePasquale reported that the center line on Gunnerson Street is in need of repainting. Safety Striping to be contacted. 11. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the storage yard of Shanklin on Riverside Drive and was informed by City Mgr. Hope that he had already contacted bonding company to install improvements. ~ ~ 12. Cou~ci1man DePasquale reported on fire hazard at 150 E. Lakeshore Dr. 00 '-:> 13. Councilman DePasquale report,ed that while on his trip, he came across ~ the situation in Vancover, where there are no water meters, charges on o t~x bills. 14. Councilman Carter's request for use of City Park on Sept. 28 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 15. Councilman Ca~ter inquired as to the charges for inspection of the former Alamo Mkt. building, to which City Mgr. Hope replied the statement had been received for $375. 16. Councilman Carter inquired about the debris on S. Spring St. adjacent to Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Matter to be looked into. 17. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the paving of Lewis Street. City Mgr. Hope reported this was being worked on with paving to tie into other streets. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. City Clerk ;x! .. Respectfully submitted: J-~A?~~~~~~ Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on September 23, 1974 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 Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Frank DePasquale, Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins and Mayor Pro Tem Cartier. Mayor Chaffin absent. City Manager Hope, VTN Engineer Ed Lynch and City Attorney Dougherty also present. The minutes of the September 10, 1974 council meeting were approved as presented on motion of Councilman DePasquale. seconded by Councilman Perkins and duly carried. '12 PUBLIC HEARING This being the time for public hearing on the Redding & Stewart conditional use application for property -located at 3194-9 Corydon Rd., Mayor Pro Tem Cartier opened the hearing at -7:-35 P.M. There being no opposition, the hearing was closed at 7:36 P.M. The conditional use application was approved on motion of Councilman DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Carter and duly .carried. . PlANNING COMMISSION MATTERS 1. The Planning Commission minutes of September 17, 1974 were accepted and filed. - 2. Mobilehomes or trailers on parcels of 2~ acres or more was discussed and postponed until the next meeting for further study . 3. Request of Walter Gearhart for three year renewal of Conditional Use DP-72-lO'6 for storage yard was approved on motion of CouncllmanDePasQ.uale, seconded by Councilman Carter and duly carried. 4. The recommendati~n for an Architectural Review Board was discussed. Councilman Carter made a motion opposing the amendment to Ordinance No. 349, seconded by Councilman DePasquale. Much discussion followed with questions from the audience. Councilman Carter then withdrew his motion and a work session was set for Monday, September 30' at, 7-:0'0' P.M. in order to study the matter further. MISCELlANEOUS MATTERS 1. The Chamber of Commerce proposed agreement was d'iscussed. The City Attorney to revise the agreemen~ as written for consideration at the next meeting. 2. Lakeshore Enterprises tpplication for a business license was approved on motion of Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Perkins and duly carried. ...",. 3. Voting Delegates for League of California Cities Conference October 20'-23, 1974 to be Councilman DePasquale with Councilman Carter as alternate, on motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Cartier and duly carried. 4. Lions Club ~equest for use of the City Park on Sunday morning, October 6, 1974 and Councilman DePasquale's request for use of the park on the same day in the afternoon for a democratic rally, approved on motion of Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman DePasquale abstaining. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Report on the quarterly audit and payment to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District to be held until the next meeting. REPORTS & RECOMME~TIONS 1. City Manager Hope reported that he had plans on remedial work at the Sands Casino and had sent a letter advising them to start work by September 23, 1974. 2. Letter from Attorneys for Lake Elsinore Sands relative to six month extension on curb and gutter was discussed. City Manager to prepare progress report for next meeting. Ed Lynch of VTN commente<Lon last years floOding. -- The Lake Elsinore Sands to be granted a temporary extension of thirty (30) days for street improvements on motion of Councilman Carter, seconded by Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman DePasquale abstaining. The matter to come up for reconsideration at meeting of October215, 1974. 1;J 3. City Manager Hope reported there would be a meeting on County participation in transit systems on September 24, 1974 at 1:00 P.M. City Manager Hope, Councilman Carter and Councilman DePasquale to attend. 4. City Manager Hope reported that word from the Department of Transportation advised that signals at Highways 71 and 74 and at Highway 71 and Railroad Canyon have gone to contract and should be installed some time next month. - 5. City Manager Hope reported that Safety Striping Service has been contacted for painting on Gunnerson. 6. Councilman DePasquale inquired about fire hazard at 150 E. Lakeshore Dr. and debris on Spring Street. He was advised that the work on Spring Street has been done. 7. Councilman DePasquale inquired about hiring a planner under the C.E.T.A. Program. City Manager Hope advised that one employee has been hired for the parks under the program. ~ o 00 '-;) ~ o 8. Councilman Carter reported that the refuse truck had been laid up for two or three days. 9. Councilman Carter inquired about the Riley Street pump and was advised that Ed Lynch of VTN is working of the problem. 10. Councilman Carter advised that he does not like the new plan for the inter- section at Lakeshore and Main. 11. Claudette Hagerman presented the new broch~e on Plan C for the lake to the Council and members of the audience. ADJOURNMENT - No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. on motion of Councilman DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Carter and duly carried. Re~ ectfully .u~ . puty City Clerk Approved: ~a.{!~ Mayor Pro Tem CITY OOUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 15, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on October 15, 1974 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 Cit~ Clerk called the roll. Council~en present were: Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. Attorney Dougherty, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and VTN Engineer Ed Lynch also present. The minutes of the Se.tember 23, 1974 meeting were approved as presented on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Water Revenue warrants 2119 thru 2126 in the amount of $9,227.78 and General Fund warrants 6472 thru 6542 with the exception of 6510 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously. Warrant 6510 approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman Cartier abstaining. Councilman Carter questioned Water Revenue warrant 2124 and read a letter requesting Finance Director Lew to report at next meeting. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Elsinore Union School District presentation removed from agenda s Mr. Quigley, representative, could not be present. 74 MISCELLANEOUS MATl'ERS 2. Architectural Review Committee recommendation referred to Attorney. 3. Discussion held on recommendation to allow mobilehomes on 21 acres or more. Subject tabled on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and carried unanimously. Mr. Fritsche spoke re: the matter. 4. City Mgr. Hope's chronological reports on the Lake Elsinore Sands presented to Council. Mayor Chaffin inquired of Jerry 'Griffin of Griffin Construction Co. if he were under contract for the street improvements. Mr. Griffin and Ed Lynch both reported they had met with the Sands owners Mr. Barenfeld " .... Mr. Braverman and could not get a commitment on the improvements. Councilman Cartier suggested that 45 days be given for completion of improve- ments. Mayor Chaffin stated that several exten~ions of time had .been granted by the City and the Sands had done nothing. Attor~ey Dougherty suggested that a Notice to Show Cause be sent to all owners of 'the Lake Elsinore Sands, Inc. Councilmen Carter & Perkins agreed there had been enough delay and work should be done. Councilman DePasquale suggested a letter be sent requiring 50% of work be done by next meeting. After much discussion, motion Councilman Cartier, seconded CounCilman Perkins that a, Notice to Show Cause Why License Should Not Be Revo~ed to be prepared by Attorney Dougherty and sent to all owners of the Sand~, setting Nov. 12 as the date for hearing, motion 'carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Cartier, Carter, Perkins, Chaffin. Abstained: DePasquale. Mayor Chaffin inquired of Bldg. Inspector Boyes as to the progress of the remedial work at the Sands. Bldg. Inspector Boyes stated that approximately 90% of the work was complete at this time. Bldg. Inspector Boyes to prepare brief sketch of work completed for next meeting. 5. City Mgr's. recommendation to proceed with curb, gutter and.sidewalk installations where deposits have been made that are f~asible at this time'approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. ..... Councilman Carter's suggestion that ramps be installed at intersections in the business section discussed, with City Engineer to study this . possibility and cost. RECESS The meeting recessed at 9:15 P.M. and.reconvened at 9:25 P.M. . 6. City Mgr's. recommendation for purchase of tractor/back hoe discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, City Manager to prepare written specifications for tractor/back hoe so that all can bid on same basis. 7. Request of Elsinore Union High School for Homecoming Parade on Nov. 1 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 9. Resolution No. 1487.setting impound and boarding fees for large animals 'approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Resolution No. 1488 setting license fees, impound and boarding fees for dogs approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. ...... DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental reports received and filed were: a. Animal Control. b. Bldg. & Safety. c. Sheriff's Dept. " :l REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Councilman Carter read a report on the progress of the Lake Elsinore Trans! t system. 2. Councilman Cartier reported on the meeting of the Comprehensive Health Planning Association and the Mayors' & Councilmens meeting in Palm Springs. - 3. Councilman DePasquale reported that Edmund Brown Jr. would be in Lake Elsinore before the Nov. 5 election. 4. Councilman DePasquale complemented the Mayhall Print Shop on the beautiful new business cards and letterhead. 5. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the position of planner on the CETA program and Mayor Chaffin replied that City ~~. would have to respond at next meeting. ~ o 00 I"":) Cl o 6. Councilman DePasquale inquired if there was to be a Veterans Day Parade and was informed from the audience that the next parade would be the Christmas Parade on December 7. 7. Councilman Carter granted the use of the City Park on the 4th Saturday of each month on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 8. Councilman Carter questioned the auditing agreement with Swift, Cringle & Grimley. City Mgr. to report on additional costs. - 9. Mayor Chaffin presented application for City of Hope Thrift Show license. Application approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, with stipulation that all merchandise be inside of building. 10. City Engineer Ed Lynch reported that the $15,000 to Dept. of Transportation was a deposit for the traffic signals at 71 & 74 and Railroad Canyon & 71. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted: J-&-e-c-xe/~--t~--C/ City Clerk proved: / Mayor .. --