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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28, 11-12, 11-25-1974 City Council Minutes ., fj CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on October 28, 1974 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Pro Tern Cartier presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Perkins. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were Frank DePasquale, Eugene Carter, Cy Perkin~ and Mayor Pro Tern Larry Cartier. Mayor Norman Chaffin absent. City Mgr. Hope, Finance Director Pa~l Lew, Attorney Dougherty and VTN Engineer Ed Lynch also' present. - The minutes of the October 15, 1974 meetin~ were approved as presented on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Fred Quigley presented two drawings of the proposed amphitheatre at the Elsinore Junior High School and requested endorsement of the proposal. It was the consensus of the Council that this is a good idea with further action held until properly endorsed by th~ school board. 2. George Jacobs request for waiver of the sidewalk requirement in residential area discussed. After much discussion it was agreed that there had to be a starting point for sidewalk installations and that the ordinance would be enforced. 3~ Nancy Torn's proposal to have bumps installed on Jo~ Street in the vicinity of the Machado School discussed. Councilman DePasquale stated this procedure was illegal and City would be held responsible for any accidents that might occur due to obstacles in the road. Mrs. Torn to be so informed by City Manager. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 4. Manuel Garcia's application for business.license to haul trash and do moving at 311 N. Poe Street discussed. Mr. Garcia to obtain approval of his neighbors and return to Council on Nov. 12, 1974. , ...". 5. Caludette Hagerman's request to have November 23 designated as "Toys " ~ . for Tots day in the City of Lake Elsinore approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 6. State of California agreement for sewer assessment fees at State Park discussed, with Attorney Dougherty reading his letter reo the matter. Action deferred to next meeting. 7. Resolution No. 1489, re: purchase of tax deed lot approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The Financial report for September, 1974 was received and filed. Councilman Carter's inquiry on the overpayment to E.V.M.W.D. discussed at length, with Finance Director Lew and City Mgr. Hope explaining that the credit had been taken on the succeeding bill and statements would be checked for previous balances. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ..." 1. Councilman Carter inquired about the auditing agreement, to which City Mgr. Hope replied that he had correspondence from the firm and would have Mr. Grimley present at the meeting of Nov. 12 to answer any questions. 2. City Mgr. Hope reported he had received a copy of the contract for street improvements at the Lake Elsinore Sands and recommended that previous action of the Council re: Notice to Show Cause Why License Should Not Be Revoked be recinded. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins that action re: Notice to Show Cause be deferred to Council meeting of Nov. 25 duly carried with Councilman DePasquale abstaining from the vote. r ~ o 00 ~ ~ o -- , ~ r 'I ., RECESS The meeting recessed at 9:25 P.M. and reconvened at 9:30 P.M. 3. City Mgr. Hope presented a request from Mary Ann Dlvis to place a mobilehome on her property on Pottery St. Mrs. Davis to be notified that mobilehomes on individual lots are not allowed under present City ordinance. 4. City Mgr. Hope reported that the Board of Supervisors would be taking further action on the Lake Elsinore Transit System at their meeting tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Oct. 29) and he would be attending along with Councilmen DePasquale and Carter. 5. City Mgr. Hope distributed copies of the job description for Fire Chief to the Council as per their request of Sept. 23, 1974. 6. Mayor Pro Tem Cartier inquired if it would be possible for the Fire Dept. to monitor Forestry calls on the present radio system. City Mgr. Hope to contact Forestry. 7. Councilman DePasquale reported on the duel fuel system being used by Home Savings & Loan Association. 8. Councilman DePasquale reported on the raised sidewalks at the Catholic Church. City Mgr. Hope reported he was aware of the situation and that the Church would be replacing the sidewalk when they pour concrete for their new bUilding. City will remove defective sidewalk and cut tree roots. 9. Councilman DePasquale requested information as to when the $50 monthly allowance was approved for the Mayor. Matter to be discussed at Nov. 12 meeting. 10. Councilman DePasquale announced that representatives from Edmund G. Brown Jr.'s Campaign headquarters will be at the City Park on Nov. 2 11. Councilman Carter requested the use of the Council Chambers on the first Friday of each month for the Senior Citizens and was informed the calendar was so marked. 12. Councilman Carter reported he had walked in on a meeting concerning the Machado Park and thought this matter had been tabled. Mayor Pro Tem Cartier reported that the City had already done their part and that the monies were available from the School District and Park and Recreation Board to proceed with the development. City Mgr. Hope reported he had authorized VTN to proceed with the requirements for the grading, irrigation system and concrete work. 13. Councilman Carter reported he would be attending the SCAG meeting in Los Angeles on Oct. 31 as the item of the Lake Elsinore SB 325 funds would be voted on. 14. Councilman Carter reported he would not present a resolution in regard to the slaughtering of calves since the federal government was already taking the necessary action. 15. Councilman Perkins stated he had received a phone call regarding an auto dismantling business for which a license had already been obtained. Further information to be obtained, as use permit from Planning Commission required. 16. Mayor Pro Tem Cartier requested a list of deposits for the improvements on Silver and Sumner St~eets. 17. Mayor Pro Tem Cartier inquired about the status of the delinquent water bills and was informed they are normal. 18. Mayor Pro Tem Cartier inquired about the proposed water rate increase to which City Mgr. Hope responded that surveys are now in progress on water, refuse and sewer rates and would be presented to the Council in the near future. " tj ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meet-ing adj ourned at 10: 00 P.M. on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Respectfully SUb~itted~/J# Ji~#-/te)7/~ Florene Marshall City Clerk Approved: Z Q- (]~I\/ L.A. Cartier Mayor Pro Tern r .J SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in special session on Nov. 12, 1974 and was called to order at 5:00 P.M. with Mayor Norman Chaffin -presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Mgr. Hope. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Eugene Carter, Cy Perkins (arrived at 5:05 P.M.) and Mayor Norman Chaffin. Attorney Dougherty, City Mgr. Hope, Bldg. Inspector Boyes, Engineer Ed Lynch, Finance Director Lew and Attorney Babcock also in attendance. The minutes of the City Council meeting of October 28, 1974 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Warrants as presented were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS: A. John Grimley re: auditing agreement carried over to meeting of Nov. 25 for presentation of audit report. ....,1 B. Nancy Torn appearing before the City Council in regard to speed bumps on Joy Street, Mayor Chaffin removed himself from the chair so as not to have a conflict of interest and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tern Cartier. Mrs. Torn requested the instal~~tion of speed berms or bumps so as to slow the traffic on Joy Street to protect the school children. Attorney Dougherty read letter citing the liability of the City if such berms or bumps were placed in a public street. City Mgr. Hope reported that a study would be made on traffic problems at all schools within the City and recommendation for control presented to Council. C. Mr. Hendricks re: Kellogg Street driveway carried over to meeting of Nov. 25. D. Attorney Babcock explained the past action on Erick Sommer's fencing at Downtown Camping. Mr. & Mrs. Sommer and their attorney Mr. Philips also present. It was the consensus of the Council that the 4' masonry wall should be installed across the front of the property and chain link fencing on the sides. After much discussion, it was agreed that Attorneys Babcock, Dougherty, Philips and Mr. & Mrs. Sommer would meet after the meeting and negotiate. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS: 1. Planning Commission recommendation for disapproval of rezoning on Riverside Drive carried over to meeting of Nov. 25. ...J 2. Planning Commission request for joint study session discussed. Study session to be held Monday, Nov. 18 at 7:00 P.M. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: 3. Manuel Garcia request for business license approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried with City Clerk to verify neighbors approval. " ~ City Council Meeting Nov. 12, 1974 4. J.D. Clark application for business license approved with stipulation that merchandise be within the building on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 5. No action taken on the claim of Gonzales, Berry & Battle. 6. Chamber of Commerce request for approval of December 7 parade approved on ~ motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. 7. Claudette Hagerman spoke re: shovel brigade. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, City Council approves project with the exception of paragraph #4 (donation of funds). 8. Chamber of Commerce agreement carried over to meeting of Nov. 25. 9. Proposed ordinance amending Ordinance #522 (cardrooms) to be circulated to principals of casinos for their comments. 'd"l o 00 '-:> C.l o 10. Bids having been received for the purchase of a tractor/backhoe, results were presented to the Council. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, John Deere 410 to be purchased from Whitney Tractor Co. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Departmental reports carried over to meeting of Nov. 25. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS: City Manager Hope reported on the progress of the Lake Elsinore Sands curb, gutter & sidewalk installation and showed pictures. -- ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: /i /" ,,97 // .J-.p ?//.' _ ;'-./) ./d~;''-/--/'' ~__//.tc.//f./// vr'- Florene Marshall City Clerk / ... ./'" Norman L. Chaffin Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1974 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on November 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 Mgr. Hope, Attorney Dougherty, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and Finance Director Lew also present. - I The minutes of Nov. 12, 1974 were approved a s presented on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS A. John Grimley regarding audit agreement and report carried over to Dec. 9. B. Dave Hendricks of Kellogg Street requested something be done to improve his driveway. City Mgr. Hope reported on the past action of the Council in regard to this problem and read the action of the Council to satisfy this request in 1969. After much discussion, motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and unanimously carried, no further action to be taken by Council. tfU City Council Meeting November 25, 1974 PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS 1. Councilman Carter inquired about the Architectural Review Board and was informed by City Mgr. Hope that revision was being made and at this time no Council action is required. 2. Recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny zone change on Riverside Drive discussed. Peter Novko from the Audience also spoke. After discussion, motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, Planning Commission recommendation accepted with Council not to initiate proceedings. I ....... MISCELLANEOUS MATTSRS 3. Attorney Dougherty to notify Mr. Sommer that a sixty day extension is granted to complete wall and fencing. 4. Chamber of Commerce request for payment of 1973/74 allocation of $3,000 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Chamber of Commerce agreement to be amended to read "contracts with" instead of "employs". Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and unanimously carried, Chamber of Commerce agreement as amended authorized to be executed by Mayor & City Clerk. 5. Mayor Chaffin proclaimed the week of Dec. 1-7 as Law Enforcement Week in the City of Lake Elsinore. Mayor Chaffin suggested the printing of cards for the Help Thy Neighbor safety program, to which Councilmen DePasquale and Cartier agreed to assume the expense. 6. A.C. Bell request for assignment of lease approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 7. Request of John Johnson to lease "Gediman Park" property for a Christmas tree lot denied on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. ...,I 8. City Mgr. Hope's recommendation to have 12 vehicles, trailers and misc. equipment declared surplus property and call for bids approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 9. Notice of Insufficiency of claim of Gonzales, Berry & Battle to be executed by City Clerk on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. 10. City Mgr. Hope authorized to proceed with Senior Citizen Federally funded program for an information officer on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Departmental reports received and filed were: a. Animal Control. b. Building Department. c. Fire Dept. d. Sheriff's Dept. e. Financial. i.... City Mgr. Hope reported that in addition to regular financial reports, the Council would be receiving monthly receipt and disbursement reports. Councilman Carter extended his thanks for this additional information. ~l City Council Meeting November 25, 1974 REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City Mgr. Hope's request to leave the state Nov. 27-Dec. 1 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 2. City Mgr. Hope reported on the Department of Housing and Community Development communication of Nov. 21, 1974 in which they recommended that the City Council, acting as an appeals board, could make a finding that the existing landing widths at the Sands Motel are substantially within the requirements. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins to concur with recommendation duly carried with Councilman DePasquale abstaining. r- 3. City Mgr. Hope reported on the League of Calif. Cities meeting to be held in Redlands on Nov. 27. 4. City Mgr. Hope reported he would be attending the SCAG Transportation Planning meeting on Dec. 2 at 10:00 a.m. and the County Advisory meeting at 1:30 P.M. ~ o 00 '-;) ~ o 5. City Mgr. Hope reported there would be a public hearing on Dec. 3 on the Dept. of Ageing Program at the Salvation Army in Riverside. 6. City Mgr. Hope reported the backhoe had been delivered and also a level and rod purchased. 7. Councilman Cartier reported on the Senior Citizen's Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Women's Club. 8. Councilman DePasquale reported on and showed slides of the bandstand performances in Los Altos. 9. Councilman Carter suggested a letter of commendation be sent for the Senior Citizens luncheon. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, letter to be sent accordingly. 10. Councilman Carter suggested a letter of appreciation be sent to Cal-Trans for the new signal lights at Hwy. 71 & 74 and Railroad Canyon & 74. Letter to be sent. 11. Councilman Carter's suggestion for letter of commendation to John Merrifield for the downtown clean-up met with the approval of the Council. 12. Councilman Carter's suggestion that letters be sent rega~ding the sugar crisis discussed. Letters to be sent to Senators expressing the Council's concern over the present economic conditions. 13. Councilman Carter commended Sandy Reed & Jerry Harmatz for their fine efforts at Peddler's Village. 14. Councilman Carter reported on his outing with City Mgr. Hope flying model airplanes. ADJOURNMENT No further busi~ess appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. - , Respectfully submitted: // /U? ~--tC$~)77)d'4.od-Ak~ ." Florene Marshall City Clerk , / tJI4I-:- L. Chaffi;-:' "