HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-10, 01-24, 02-14, 02-28-1972 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 10, 1972
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on January 10, 1972
and was called to order at 7:30 P.M, with Mayor Pro Tem Perkins presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cartier.
The City Clerk called the:;roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank
DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz and Mayor Pro Tem Cy Perkins. Mayor Norman Chaffin absent.
City Manager Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. Walt Hamilton and Joe
Pendergast, VTN representatives also present.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of Dec. 13, 1971, were approved as corrected by Councilman DePasquale
to show that he would be present at meeting of January 10, 1972 on motion Councilman
Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
WARRENT APPROVAL
Water Maintenance and Operation checks 730 thru 733 in the amount of $2,587.19 and
City of Elsinore warrants 4121 thru 4168 in the amount of $29,909.14 were approved
on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
J. Mr. Larry Smoot of the State Division of Highways explained the state's proposal
on intersecting Highway 74 with proposed Interstate 15 Freeway. City Council to
discuss proposal and study before action is taken.
2. Thomas C. Bartlett extended an invitation for ail to attend the Imper3el
Highway Association meeting on January 15 at the Methodist Church.
3. Ken Weise requested approval of the City Council for the Chamber of Commerce
sponsored Motorcycle Grand Prix, April 29, ~ 30, on the same route as last year.
Approval granted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and
duly carried, with details to be worked out with the City Manager.
4. Mr. Duffin of Motorola Inc. explained their proposed lease for radio equipment
and what would be needed to add more bands to the present system. Report taken
under study.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Norman Schuck request for waiver discussed, with no action taken as this is not
on a dedicated public street.
2. Union Oil bulk plant letter read for information.
3. Camp Fire Girls request to hold annual sale approved on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
4. Wesley J. Hunt request for assistance in obtaining easement to connect•
sewer system discussed. Attorney Dougherty advised Mr. Hunt to have his attorney
get in touch and discuss .the various details and problems involved when just one
property owner is affected.
5. Elaine Johnson's inquiry about an animal shelter was discussed. Mrs. Johnson
to furnish what information she has to Council for further action.
6. No action taken on the City of Camarillo resolution.
7. Councilman DePasquale's letter re. chairmanship of Council held to next meeting.
8. Mr. Eugene J. Carter's letter re. no smoking in Council room discussed: Motion
Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried with Councilman
Cartier voting no, signs to be posted stating no smoking in Council room.
9. Business license application of the Hadassah fora used article shop approved
on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, with
the provision that all merchandise be inside building.
10. ABC transfer to Holtman read for information.
11. E. Misner ABC notice for off sale liquor license read for information.
12. PUC notice of public hearing read for information.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
1. Second Public Hearing on the street name change on Strickland, Palm and Collidge
set for February 14, 1972.
2. Second public hearing on the street name change on 11th Street set for February
14, 1972,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mrs.. Colombo requested the Council reconsider the posting of bond provision.
After much discussion, motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale,
bond requirement waived but completion of project to be within nine (9) months,
carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Cartier, Harmatz, Mayor Pro Tem Perkins.
Noes: none
Absent: Mayor Chaffin
2,. Public hearing on the abandonment of Como Street reset for February 14, 1972
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried with
Mayor Pro Tem Perkins abstaining from the vote.
3, Radio equipment purchase held to next meeting for full Council. ,
4, First reading on AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE N0, 487 BY ADDING THERETO
CERTAIN PROVISIONS (Plumbing Code Ord,,) passed on the first reading on motion
Councilman_DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried,
NEW BUSINESS
1. Next step raise approved for Peter A. Kavanagh on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
2. Purchase of a new 1/2 ton pickup truck fo.r the Public Works Dept.. ,
approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and
duly carried.
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3, Resolution No. 13¢9, requesting County Election Dept. assistance for forth-
coming municipal election, adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded
Councilman Cartier, and duly carried.
4. A deposit of $150 was established for those wishing to file a Candidate's
Statement of Qualifications on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman
DePasquale and duly carried,
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Sheriff's Dept. report received and filed. ,
2. Dept, of Public Works December report received and filed.
3. Bldg, Dept. December Report receeved and filed.
4. VT.N review of mineral water system presented for study,.
5. VTN Street Improvement Program study presented. Councilman Harmatz suggested that
citizens be encouraged to participate in improvements which would allow more work
to be done.
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6. VTN re ort on water u
p pumping station operation discussed. More Study to
be given and information obtained on possible renting of pump f6r interim period.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1, Councilman Cartier inquired about the old buildings on Lakeshore Dr. and was
informed that Bldg. Inspector was pursuing matter,
Councilman Cartier also inquired about the possibility of relinguishing part of
Railroad Canyon Road as the upkeep is costly to the City with nobenefits received.
2, Councilman DePasquale spoke regarding the cost of establishing a local polece
department, He stated that the City would receive better protection with a local
department than with the Sheriff's at a lower cost.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M, on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
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City Clerk
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Mayor; ~
CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1972
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on January 24, 1972
and was called to order at 7:30 P.M, with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Harmatz.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank
DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. ,City Manager
Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. Joe Pendergast and John Egan,
VTN representatives also present.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the January 10, 1972 were approved as presented on motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mr. Bill Daulley of Kaar Electronics presented their proposal for radio
equipment for proposed police department for comparison with that of Mororola
Inc.
2> Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, and du}y carried,
Friday, February 11 to be observed as legal holiday in observance of Lincoln's
Birthday.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Request of Mr. McAllister fro waiver of sidewalk requirement discussed.
After much discussion, motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale
and duly carried, with Councilman Cartier voting no, a 3 year waiver of sidewalks
granted. Request to have City do the•grading and placeing of grade stakes denied
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with
Councilman DePasquale abstaining from the vote.
2. Request of Mr. Vos for transfer of wrecking yard license approved on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
3. Dept. of Parks and Recreation letter 'read for information only.
4. Temescal Water Co. letter re. releasing of water read for information.
5. ABC transfer of license for The Holiday read for information.
6. Mr. Carter's letter re. certificate of appreciation for Henry Perret's services
to the City discussed, City Manager Thompson to investigate and recommend standard
form of appreciation certificates for those who serve the City.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Councilman DePasquale's letter re. chairmanship of council discussed. Attorney
Dougherty stated that the State Code covers this issue and that chairman is chosen
after each election. Councilman DePasquale remarked that other cities change and
was asked to provide Attorney with names of those cities.
2. Approval of public works radio equipment as per Kaar Electronics proposal,
approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly
carried. Purchase price of $3,938.50, with $169.56 down and payment of $84.78
over a 60 mo. period.
3. Second reading of Ordinance No. 511, AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE
N0. 487 BY ADDING THERETO CERTAIN PROVISIONS, to be by title only on motion
Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
Ordinance No. 511 adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Harmatz and carried on an .unanimous roll call vote.
4. VTN recommendation to try using an oil film to retain the sulphur gas
in the mineral water line at an approximate cost of $20 to $25 approved on
motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried,
with a complete analyses of the mineral water to be made also.
5. Street Improvement Program as outlined by VTN to be studied at special study
session on January 31st, 1972 at 7:00 P,M.
6. VTN authorized to proceed with HUD application for water grant on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
The Council. recessed for 10 minutes at 10:25 and .reconvened at 10:35 P.M.
7. City Manager Thompson explained his memorandum report on a proposed Police
Dept. Councilman DePasquale stated it would be cheaper and provide better service
to have a local department. Report showed that it would be costly to re-establish
a local department. It was suggested that issue be placed on ballot for the people
to decide. Mayor Chaffin stated if the people would be willing to vote a $1.00
override for the absorbtion of the additional costs it would be possible to re-
establish a local department. Informal survey to be made by Councilmen and taken
up at next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 1391, calling municipal election and setting forth polling
places and election officers adopted unanimously on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman DePasquale.
2. Resolution No. 1392, re. 1972 weed abatement program and setting March 13,
1972 at 7:30 P.M. as the time far the public hearing, adopted ,unanimously on
motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz.
3. Merit salary increase approved for Mike Fikes on motion Councilman Perkins,
seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Clerk's G Treasurer's December reports received and filed.
2. Sheriff's Dept. report for the period Dec. 9, 1971 thru Jan. 6, 1972 received
and filed.
COUNCIL REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Councilman Cartier inquired if there was any additional information on the
possibility. of relinguishing part of Railroad Canyon and was informed that, City
Manager Thompson had contacted LAFCO re, the issue and was awaiting their reply.
2. Councilman DePasquale reported on the need for street striping on Gunnerson.
City Manager. Thompson to have appropriate work done as soon as possible.
3. Councilman Harmatz spoke re. street sweeping and suggested that schedule of
sweeping to be made public so as to allow citizens to remove their vehicles off
streets,
4. Mayor Chaffin announced the January 26, 1972 Mayors and Councilmen's meeting
in Palm Springs and asked that reservations be turned in.
5. Mayor Chaffin also announced the SCAG General Assembly meeting on Feb. 10 &
6. Mayor Chaffin proclaimed February 6, 1972 as Four Chaplains Sunday.
7. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the progress of obtaining a Public Address
system. -City Manager Thompson reported that costs received are above the'
budget allotment. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and
duly carried, up to $600 to'be allowed for public address system.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M, on motion Councilman
Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.'
Respectfully submitted: Approved:
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Florene Marshall
~' City Clerk Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1972
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met~in regular session on February
14, 1972 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Attorney Dougherty.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank
DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins, and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City Manager
Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. Joe Pendergast and Walt Hamilton,
VTN representatives also present.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the January 24, 1972 were approved as presented on motion'Councilman
Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
WARRENT APPROVAL
1964 Water Mainteneance and Operation checks 736 thru 743 in the amount of
$5,941.64 and City of Elsinore warrants 4193 thru 4254 in the amount of $17,570.31
were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly
carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
!,. This being the time for the public hearing on the abandonment of a portion of
Como Street, there being no objection form Mr. A.A. Gregory, the hearing was
continued to March 13, 1972, and referred to the City Attorney for further research.
2. This being the time for the public hearing on the street name change from
11th Street to Riverside Drive, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to
be heard. There being no response, the hearing was closed. Street name change
approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, with
Resolution No. 1393 duly adopted.
3. This being the time for the public hearing on the street name change of
Palm & Coolidge to Strickland Avenue, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for an'd
against to be heard. There being no response, the hearing was closed. Resolution
No. 1394, approving street name change adopted on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly adopted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Encroachment permit fees from Mr. Erick Sommer to be accepted with the
stipulation that acceptance of fees in no way reflects approval of license'or
permit to operate until compliance with alt requirements on'motion Councilman
Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried.
2. City Manager Thompson reported that he is drafting the new refuse fee
schedule and resolution should be available at the next meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Request of Sherman A. Rush regarding the placement of a mobilehome on a
private lot referred to Planning Commission on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
2. City of Riverside Resolution re. smog flag read for information.
3. Riverside County Planning Commission Statement of Policies and resolution
read for information.
4, John Nohra.request for approval of circus and use of City property on
April 15 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale
and duly carried, with proper insurance and sanitary provisions to be provided. -'1
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
1. The problem of motorcycles at Railraod Canyon Rd, intersection was discussed,
with City Manager Thompson reporting that matter has been reported to Sheriff's
Dept.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 1395, approving b accepting the Division of Highways
recommendations for interchanges along the routing of Interstate 15 Freeway
adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale ~ carried
on an unanimous roll call ,vote.
2. Resolution No. 1396 requesting that Rt. 74 be thru "4 corners" to connect
with Collier Ave. approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman
DePasquale and duly carried,
3. Joe Pendergast of VTN explained the street improvement program and various
recommendations. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and
duly carried, accepted dirt streets to be oiled, Information to be supplied to
citizens re. assessment districts for improvements. Councilman DePasquale offered
to donate the use of his building at 152 N, Main Street for an information canter.
City Manager Thompson to prepare an ad to the citizens on available information
re, assessment districts and various information for approval of Council.
The meeting recessed at 8:40 P.M, and reconvened at 8:55 P.M,
4. Rotation of City Councilmen as Mayor or Chairman to be discussed at meeting
of Feb, 28 under unfinished business, to allow Attorney time to research the
issue. Councilman DePasquale furnished the names of Bell, South Gate, Maywood,
Downey and Lynwood as those cities rotating each year.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 1397, authorizing the City Clerk to canvass election returns
adopted on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly, carried.
2. Resolution No. 1398, authorizing purchase of gasoline ~ oil on county contract
adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
3. City Manager Thompson's request to attend Annual Spring, Conference at Coronado
approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried
with Councilman DePasquale voting no due to expenses.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1, January Building Dept. report received and filed.
2. Clerk's and Treasurer's January reports received and filed.
3. Public Works January report received and filed.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Councilman Cartier complemented the city crews on the work done on Collier
and Riverside Dr. in trimming tress, etc.
2. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the street striping on Gunnerson and
was informed that crew is due anytime.' He also inquired about the public
address system and was informed it should be installed for next meeting.
3. Councilman Harmatz remarked about the tree trimming and weed abatement
program.
4. Councilman Perkins inquired about the progress on the channel park site and
was informed that equipment would be working before long.
5. Attorney Dougherty informed the Council that the Laborers suit had been
dismissed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:27 P.M, on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
Respectfully submitt~ed~:p A roved: //yn/n/
Florene Marshall ~///~`
City Clerk Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1972
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on February
28, 1972 and was called to order at 7:35 P.M. with Mayor Pro Tem Perkins
presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Harmatz.
The City Cl°erk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Frank DePasquale,
Jerry Harmatz and Mayor Pro Tem Perkins. Mayor Chaffin and Councilman Larry
Cartier absent. (Councilman Cartier arrived at 8:35 P.M., due to the Dept.
of Development meeting.). City Manager Thompson and VTN representatives
Walt Hamilton s; Joe Pendergast also present;
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of February 14, 1872 were corrected to show the City of Lynwood
instead of Lakewood and accepted on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded
Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman DePasquale expressed the apprection of the residents on Gunnerson
for the recent street striping.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. The request of the Los Pinos High School for-use of the ballpark was approved
on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
2. Inquiry of Gordon Hunt re. the sewer assessment district and various
questions held to meeting of March 13, 1972.
3. Morris Kominsky's letter re, the motorcycle races read and discussed. Mr.
Kominsky requested that route be changed or he would take steps to stop the race.
Roger Mayhall, Ken Weise and Lon~Cheney spoke on the various advantages of having
the races. Mr. Cheney reported that fora change to be made in the route, a
meeting of the directors would have to be held. Matter held for legal advice.
(Mr. Chaney and his committee returned to the Council meeting at 9:05 P.M.
with a revised route which was acceptable to the Council, as it deleted most of the
residential area.
4. Request of the Church of the Nazarine to hold Easter Sunrise Services on
Flagstaff Hill approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Harmatz and duly carried.
5. Comprehensive Health Planning Association request for participation of the
City of Elsinore held to March 13, 1972.
6. Eugene J. Carter's letter re. Councilman Cartier referred to Legal Counsel.
City Manger Thompson informed Mr.,Carter that it was not the City Council's
place to take action on election code violations.
7. Petitions to City Council re. motorcycles referred to Legal Counsel.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Proposed ordinance re. mineral quarries submitted to City Council and Attorney
for study and recommendations.
UNFINISHED BUSIPE SS
1. Rotation of City Council discussion held to meeting of March 13, 1972.
Attorney's report submitted to Council for study. Councilman DePasquale
stated that.he did not want to see the City run by a clique and by rotating
this would be avoided, as the City Manager is actually the one who runs the
City and takes direction from the Council.
2. Proposed refuse fee collection resolution submitted to City Council for
study.
3- City Manager Thompson submitted a proposed ad for street improvement
program to the Council. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Harmatz and duly carried, content of ad approved, with advertising to be
done in conjunction with actual street improvement projects.
NEW BUSINESS
1. M®tion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried,
the County of Riverside and Riverside County Operational Area War Operations
Plan adopted and ordered into effect within the City of Elsinore as an element
of the Riverside County Operational Area.
2. City Manager Thompson was authorized to execute agreement with the State
Department of Finance for the Population Estimate on motion Councilman De
Pasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried.
COUNCIL REPORTS C RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Councilman Cartier reported on the Dept. of Development meeting and
various advantages to the City of Elsinore with building in the various
areas surrounding the City.
2. Councilman DePasquale reported the Hydroponic Garden operation on Croydon
Road is growing and will be expanding with more green houses very shortly.
3. Councilman Harmatz stated he would like to see the Council take action on
the various issues and then proceed to other issues without going over the
same items time and again.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. on
motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
Florene Marshall
City Clerk
Approved
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Mayor