HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-1972 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1972
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on November
27, 1972 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
Councilman DePasquale led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier,
Frank DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin.
City Manager Thompson, Attorney Dougherty and VTN representatives Joe Pendergast
and Maurice Neisler also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of November 13, 1972 were approved as presented on motion Councilman
Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Jim Shumway being absent, there were no oral communications.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Claim of Mr. Neil McCrummen in the amount of $840 for carpet damage discussed.
No action taken at this time as City Attorney requested additional information as
to the cause and age of carpeting, etc. City Manager to check into alternatives
to alieviate problem such as check valves, time clocks, etc. Held to meeting of
December 11, 1972..
2. County Election Department Certification of Election Returns accepted by
City Council. Resolution re. name change of City to be prepared by City Attorney
for next meeting.. No action at this time on Grand Prix resolution as requested
by Citizens for Safety and Public Interest, as Council concurred that "doors
should not be closed" if alternate proposals and routes were to be submitted at
some future date.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Monthly dance permit fees discussed with City Manager recommending a $25 monthly
fee, the same as County of Riverside with Police.Dept. recommendation for requiring
an officer in attendance to remain the same. attorney to prepare amendment to
Ordinance No. 399 for Dec. 11, 1972.
2. Maurice Neisler explained the various methods for improving Bromley St. and
the related costs to property owners. Property owners to be contacted on
proposed improvements and their participation.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 9:20 P.M. and reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
3. Councilman DePasquale's request for acceptance of tract carried to 12/11/72.
4. Proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 502 set for discussion at a study session
to be held Dec. 11 at 6:30 P.M.
5. Resolution No. 1426, approving 5'~% increase in City Manager's & City Clerk's
salaries approved unanimously on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman
Harmatz.
6. The 1972/73 Fiscal Year Budget, as amended, adopted on motion Councilman
Gartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
7. Joe Pendergast, VTN, explained the various differences in the bids received
for the Lakeshore Drive & Main Street intersection. Motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman DePasquale and unanimously carried, all bids received and
rejected.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 1972
(con't.)
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Councilman Cartier requested that various proposals for Lakeshore Drive and
Main Street intersection be discussed at meeting of January 8, 1973.
2. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the status of the City's insurance.
City Manager Thompson reported that he was still making inquiries and with luck
would have a report for the meeting of Dec. 11.
3. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the permanent trailers at Casa deMobile
and was informed by Bldg. Inspector Boyes that the law does allow permanent
trailers. More investigation to be made.
4. Councilman DePasquale reported he has been under donstruction or the past
two years or so and now the City Manager is requiring. a new permit & plan for
lots, as the last rain washed some gulleys in lots and all he is doing is adding
15 loads of fill dirt. Mayor Chaffin requested that Councilman DePasquale put
his complaints & charges against the City Manager in writing. After a very
heated discussion, Councilman Cartier suggested that Councilman DePasquale bring
lots up to original plans & specifications and then no additional plans would
be required. No action taken
ADJOURNMENT
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Aarmatz and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted//;~~ ~ App owed:
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