HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-1972 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1972
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on April 24
1972 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Norman L. 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 Perf~ins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City Manager
Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. VTN representatives Joe Pendergast
and Dick Titera also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of April 10 regular council meeting and April 18, 1972 adjourned
council meeting were approved as presented on motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman DePasquale presented the City of Elsinore with a City of Elsinore
Flag on behalf of his wife and himself. He also presented a framed resolution
#1383. Mayor Chaffin thanked Councilman DePasquale on behalf of the City.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Request of Elsinore Public Schools for approval of parade for May 20 discussed.
Motion'Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquate that parade route be
approved with change down Heald Avenue failed on vote.
Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, parade
approved with route to be discussed.
2. Request for the use of the City Park by the Hadassah on May 28th approved
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Second public hearing on zone change (Z-72-3) set for May 22, 1972 at 7:30 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Second reading of Ordinance 512, rezoning property on Riverside Drive to be
by title only on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly
carried. •Ordinance No. 512 adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded
Councilman DePasquale and carried on an~unanimous roll call vote.
2. Second reading of Ordinance No. 513, rezoning Lakeshore Dr. ~ Poe St, property
to be by title only on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Counciilman DePasquale
and duly carried. Ordinance No. 513 adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded
Councilman DePasquale and carried on an unanimous roll call vote.•
3. Second reading of Ordinance No. 514 establishing M-Q District regulations to be
by title only on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly
carried. Ordinance No. 514 adopted on motion Councilman -0ePasquale, seconded
Councilman.Harmatz and duly carried on a roll call vote with four yes and
Councilman Cartier abstaining.
4. City Manager Thompson reported that the State Park had been contacted about
the possibility of conveying the additional right of way for the widening of
Riverside Drive and thereafter, requiring the concessionaire to•construct the
appropriate street improvements. Their reply would be forthcoming, at which
time he would report back to the Council. Councilman DePasquale reported
he had made a survey along Riverside Drive on whether or not the property
owners wanted "No Parking".
5. Rotation of council discussed. No action taken at this time. Matter to
be brought up in two years.
NEW BUSINESS
l.. City Manager Thompson recommended that recognition be given to Altha Cauch
for her civic service in helping to keep the City clean. Appropriate resolution
to be prepared for consideratign. ,
2. Merit step raise in salary for Lyle Wilson approved on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
3. Purchase of a pickup truck for the public works department approved on
motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
4. City Manager Thompson to study refuse fee schedule for trailer parks and
report at next meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
The Clerks & Treasurers reports for March were received and filed,
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. (a) City Manager Thompson read a letter from the Recreation & Park Board
inviting them to a meeting May 1 at 6:30 P.M, to discuss changing the name of
the City to Lake Elsinore. Councilman,Perkins reported the Chamber of Commerce
had passed a resolution supporting this change. Councilman DePasquale feported
Col. Conklin had contacted him and that he was already started on the project.
Attorney Dougherty reported he had prepared a report on this subject some years
ago. Copies to be provided Council.
(b) City Mangger Thompson. read a letter from Little League inviting the Council
to the::openi;ng game on May 5•
(c) City Manager Thompson reported that the street oiling program was almost
completed.
(d) City Manager Thompson reported that the new official census of the City of
Elsinore showed a population of 3950•
2. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the letter from Dept, of Gen. Services
and was informed that everyone had received them.
3. Councilman Harmatz inquired about the produce stands and was informed that
most had licenses and were being checked, He also suggested the hiring of a
co-ordinator for public relations. Another suggestion for considering the
goals of the community to be discussed under new business on May 8.
4. Councilman Perkins reported he had attended the League of Calif. Cities
Citrus Belt meeting in San Bernardino. He reported the topic discussed was
Employees and Wages. City Manager Thompson to make a comparison of Elsinore's
Costs.
5• Mayor Chaffin proclaimed May 6, 1972 as Keep America Beautiful Day for the
Girl Scouts ,
6. Attorney Dougherty reported on receipt,ot a Petition for Writ of Mandate
to be heard Thursday, April 27, 1972. Attorney Dougherty authorized to appear
on behalf of the City of Elsinore, Mayor Norman Chaffin, Councilman Larry
Cartier, .Councilman Jerry Harmatz and Councilman Cy Perkins on motion Councilman
Perkins, seconded Councilman Cartier, and carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business appearing,_the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M, on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harma;z and duly carried.
Res ectfully submitted: ~>Approved /~
City Clerk ~ May