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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-1972 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1972 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on March 13, 1972 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen in attendance were Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Chaffin, City Manager Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. VTN representative Joe Pendergast also in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of the February 28, 1972 Council meeting approved as presented on. motion CounciFinan Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. WARRANT APPROVAL. 1964 Water Maintenance & Operation Fund warrants #746 thru 751 and City of Elsinore warrants #4261 thru 4314 were approved for payment on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. .Councilman Cartrei' abstained from voting on warrant #4313 to Elsinore Ready Mix Co. and Councilman Harmatz abstained from voting on warrant #4314 to Harmatz rr Reed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This being the time for the continuence of the public hearing on the closing of Como Street, Mayor Chaffin read the Attorney's opinion which reflected that Como Street had never been accepted and recommended that proceedings be terminated. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, with Councilman Perkins abstaining from the vote, proceedings terminated and no further action taken. 2. This being the time for the public hearing on the Weed Abatement Program, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to be heard. Mrs. Colombo spoke regarding the cost to property owners and her problem of people dumphng?ttash on her property. Mr. Bentama of Vista inquired about what constitutes a fire hazard. Mr. Innes presented pictures to the Council of his property and explained he had been keeping his property maintained. Corrections to be made as City Manager Thompson explained that cross ups could be made due to the size of the program. No further objections, the public hearing was closed at 8:07 P.M, with program of Weed abatement to go ahead. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request of Henry Stafford for waiver of curb and gutter requirements on Elm St. discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councclman Perkins and duly carried, with Councilman DePasquale voting no, request of Mr. Stafford denied, with City Manager Thompson to work out details under ordinance for installation, bond or deposit. 2. ABC application for Valentine's Lakehouse Restaurant read for information, 3. E.J. Carter's letter re. telephone rates discussed, with consensus of opinion being all in favor, but matter up to PUC. 4. Lake Elsinore Recreation b Park District letter re. Ecology Officer discussed. George Fawcett stated that Mr. Mott would try to get state assistance in the cost. 5. Request of Elsinore Union High School for use of the baseball fielid for Easter tournament approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 6. Small Claims Court claim of Mr. Eugene J. Carter against the C[ty of Elsinore referred to City Attorney on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. Attorney Dougherty informed the CoWncil that he could not represent City in Small Claims Court and suggested that City Manager be so named. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, City Manager Thompson authorized to resist Small Claims Court 9ction. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS 1.. Extension of time on land use zoning of the Swartz property granted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 2. Public hearing on zone change for property situated on Riverside Drive between Lincoln and Grand Avenue set for March 27, 1972 at 7:30 P,M. 3. Public hearing for zone change for property at Poe and Lakeshore Drive set for March 27, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1, Gordon Hunt inquiry re. various questions on the Sewer Assessment District was responded to by Mayor Chaffin and Councilman Cartier. 2. Mayor Chaffin read Attorney Dougherty's opinion re. the closing of streets for Grand Pria motorcycle race. The City Clerk read letter from Attorney Dale Miller re. violations re. Grand Prix. The Clerk also informed the Council that an additional 153 names had been filed against the motorcycle races.. Roger Mayhall,presented the Council with approx. 1000 names in favor of the race. After much discussion, the Council stood on their approval of the race and route. The meeting recessed at 9:05 P.M, and reconvened at g:15 P.M, 3. Action on the Comprehensive Health Plan Association request for participation held to meeting of March 27, 1972. 4. Proposed drgft of mineral quarry ordinance referred to City Attorney for final draft for presentation at meeting of March 27, 1972. 5. Rotation of mayoralty of Council defeered until after next municipal election on April 11, 1972 on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, 6. Refuse collection fee proposed rate increase discussed briefly. Mayor Chaffin suggested that a study session be called for March 20, Ig72 for just the refuse fee question with any action to be taken at the regular meeting of March 27, 1972. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The February Building Dept. report received and filed. 2. February Public Works report received and filed. 3. Clerks !; Treasurer's February Reports received and filed. COUNCIL REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Councilman DePasquale reported he had complaints on the gathering.at Casa De Mobile on Corydon Road and was informed that Mr. Childress was now aware of all the requirements. 2, Councilman DePasquale reported he had had a call from Mr. Eagle re. the oil in themineral'.water and was going to send the bill for changing water over to the City. 3. Councilman DePasquale reported that he had received calls re. the broken windows at the Cultural Glub. 4. Councilman Harmatz also mentioned the incident at Casa De Mobile and requested that something be done about the speeding on Graham Avenue. 5. Councilman Harmatz inquired about the status of the mini park along the drainage ditch. 6. Councilman Cartier complemented the Public Works Dept. on the nice work being done on the trees, streets, etc. 7. Mayor Chaffin reported on I-15 and stated that City Manager Thompson would be installed as Vice President of the group and Councilman Cartier on the advisory board. ADJOURNMENT There bet ng no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. pectfully submitted: ppr~ed• ~ ~~ City Clerk Mavnr