HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-1972 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1972
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on September 25,
1972 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Norman Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank
DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz and Cy Perkins and Mayor Chaffin. City Manager
Thompson and VTN representatives Joe Pendergast and Dick Titera also present.
Attorney Dougherty absent by consent.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of September 11, 1972 were approved as presented on motion Councilman
Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Lake Elsinore Democractic Party letter re. air pollution presented for information.
2. Attorney Dougherty's opinion re. city participation in bus service read^ and
discussed as city funds cannot be obligated for such a venture. Councilman Harmatz
suggested that further investigation be made to see how the city could participate.
Mr. Carter stated that Senior Citizen funds might be available and he would request
their assistance. Mr. Jack Jacobs, owner of the Sahara Dunes Motel stated he
would subscribe for the $1,500, as the City is definitely in need of a bus service.
Mike Young stated that private subscriptions would be taken.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
1. Conditional Use Application CP-72-105 (Coppens) to use a mobilehome for an
office approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and
duly carried.
2. Amendment to Conditional Use Application CP-72-100 (Fleming) to establish a
travel trailer campground approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded
Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. All conditions of "Title 25" to be met.
UNFINISHID BUSINESS
1. Cardroom applications and ordinance discussed with the following actions taken:
(a) Cardroom application of Betty Kent denied on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded
Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
(b) Cardroom application of George Kevorkian discussed with action deferred at this
time, by request, on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and
duly carried.
(c) Cardroom application of Jack Barenfeld & Carl Braverman discussed. After much
discussion, motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried
on the following roll call vote; action on application postponed to November 13, 1972
meeting for Ordinance clarification and possible revision:
Ayes: Councilmen Cartier, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: None.
Abstained: Councilmen DePasquale ~ Harmatz.
2. No action taken on Councilman DePasquale's offer to go to Sacramento for water
for Lake Elsinore, as the wells are in the process of being reactivated and committee
is working on the project.
3. This being the time for the continuation of the hearing on Conditional Use
CP-72-103 (Dairy), Sob Seidenglanz reviewed their plans and location for the
information of the Council & audience. Discussion followed with the Planning
Commission minutes report of protests taken into consideration and Mr. Sandy Reed
speaking against the Location. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman
DePasquale and duly carried, with Councilman Harmatz abstaining, Conditional Use.
CP-72-103 denied.
Council Meeting
Sept. 25, 1972
(Con't.)
RECESS
The City Council meeting recessed at 9:30 P.M. ~ reconvened at 9:40 P.M.
4. Discussion of possible revision of Ordinance No. 502 (Cardrooms) carried to
October 10.
5. Neil McCrummen claim for sewer damages in the amount of $84 approved on motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
6. October 10, 1972 at 6:00 P.M. was the time set for a study session on the proposed
Land Division Ordinance.
7. The Santa Fe depot amendment to lease was approved and the City Manager authorized
to execute same on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and
duly carried.
8. Grand deed from Robert Schafer was accepted and ordered to be recorded on
motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
DEPARTMENTAL .REPORTS
The Sheriff's Dept. reports for June 22 - August 16, 1972 were received and filed.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. .Councilman DePasquale reported the reflectors on Railroad Canyon Road are down.
City Manager Thompson stated he would have the Supt. of Public Works replace them.
2. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the insurance coverage of the City.- City
Manager Thompson to prepare a written report for the Council.
3. Councilman Harmatz reported a bad chuck hole on Peck Street between Graham &
Moroni and was informed the patch truck had been there on Friday.
4. Councilman Perkins inquired about the status of the property at Main & Graham
and was informed that a letter of proposed intention had been forwarded to the County.
5. Mayor Chaffin presented a request from the Lions Club for use of the City Park
on October 8 for the White Cane Breakfast. Request granted on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried with Mayor Chaffin abstaining.
ADJOURNMENT
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. on motion Councilman
Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. Next regular meeting to be
October 10, as October 9 is a holiday.
Regis/pectfully submitted:
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