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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-1973 City Cjouncil MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 26, 1972 At 7:35 P.M., City Manager Ernest A. Thompson, acting City Clerk declared the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Elsinore adjourned because of Lack of a quorum. The next regular meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., Monday, January 8, 1973. Resp t~f~u~jlt/~ly ubmit Ap roved: nest A. Thompson Mayor Acting City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1973 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on January 8, 1973 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin 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, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City Manager Thompson, Attorney Dougherty and VTN representatives Maurice Neisler and Keith Corrigan also in attendance. MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of December 11 and 26 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. . WARRANT APPROVAL 1964 Water Maintenance & Operation Fund warrants 831 thru 834 in the amount of $1,608.30 and City of Elsinore warrants 5008 thru 5050 in the amount of $12,143.95 were approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Warrant 5051 to Elsinore Ready Mix Co. in the amount of $224.25 was approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried with Councilman Cartier abstaining. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mayor Chaffin proclaimed Sunday, February 4 as Four Chaplains Sunday. 2. Councilman DePasquale reported on the results of the survey for the name change of the City. He reported that $346.50 had been donated for the expenses and presented a check for $150 to Mayor Chaffin for the City's share of expehses on the ballot. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mayors & Councilmens Conference in Beaumont January 10 read for information. 2. Campfire Girls request for annual sale approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 3. Mr. Carter's letter re. Alamo Mkt. rubbish pickup discussed with City Manager Thompson reporting that the City no longer picks up there. 4. Mr. Carter's letter re. mini-bus transportation read by Mayor Chaffin. Mayor Chaffin reported on the various funds and meetings held, with the present situation being that there are no available funds at this time for such a project. Copies of Revenue Sharing requirements to be furnished to Councilmen. 5. Division of Highways notice of public hearing on January 18 read for information. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS The minutes of January 2, 1973 were presented for information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 521 (monthly dance permit fees) to be by title only on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. Ordinance No. 521, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 399, SECTION P, SUB-SECTION 6d, PERTAINING TO PUBLIC DANCE PERMITS, was adopted on second reading on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. 2. Maurice Neisler, VTN, explained the various bid items in the specifications for the Lakeshore Dr. & Main St. intersection. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, City to advertise for bids; motion and second both withdrawn. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, specifications to be revised and returned to Council on .January 22, 1973 for further action. Councilman Cartier inquired about the ultimate width of Lakeshore Dr, from Chaney to Manning St. Informal report to be made at next meeting. 3. City Manager Thompson made an interim report on the insurance program for. the City and reported he had a quote of $4,750 for full coverage. More information is forthcoming. 4. Frank DePasquale requested a continuence of his acceptance of tract to a later date. 5. Proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 502 carried over for Attorney to submit proposed draft. RECESS The meeting recessed at 8:50 P.M, and reconvened at 9:00 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 1. Sahara Dunes Casino request for renewal of cardroom license approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman DePasquale abstaining. 2. Sanford Reed request for abandonment of Tenth Street discussed. Public Hearing on proposed abandonment set for February 13, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, Resolution No. 1428 adopted. 3. Grant deed of Gustav T. Oien & Louise B. Oien for street widening purposes accepted and ordered to be recorded on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. 4. Keith Corrigall reviewed the priorities for updating the General Plan and various elements required. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, VTN to proceed with items 1,2,3,4 & 6 as per their proposal of 12/29/72 for the sum of $12,500. 5. Resolution No. 1429 re. weed abatement program for 1973 and setting public hearing for February 26, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 6. City Manager Thompson authorized to attend Annual Spring Conference of City Managers in Oakland, February 21 thru 23 on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1. The December Public Works report was received and filed. 2. The Building Dept. December report was received and filed. Council Meeting January 8, 1973 (con't.) REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City Manager Thompson reported (1) Public Hearing on proposed realignment of Rt. 74 set for Jan. 18; (2) Public Works Dept. progressing with street repairs on Heald, Acacia and various other locations; (3) State Div. of Hwys. working on the drainage problem at Riverside & Lehr Dr.; (4) Sewer lift station on Lakeshore Dr. in operation and Mr. Heise to be connected soon; (5) Sewer treatment plant and areation ponds in good operating condition; (6) Doug Powell will be contacted with regard to the dumping by out-of-the-area residents at the local dump. 2. Claim of Jack Crane against the City of Elsinore denied on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 3. Councilman Cartier inquired about the status of the culvert on Lakeshore Dr. at Mohr St. and was informed that the State Div. of Hwys. is pursuing the problem. 4. Councilman Cartier inquired about the progress at the State Park in connecting to and settling the sewer assessment. Correspondence as to whose obligation this is to be investigated. 5. Councilman Hannatz again suggested City Council Committees to assist in city projects and also the hiring of a co-ordinator. No action taken. 6. Mayor Chaffin reminded the Council of the bi-annual meeting of the Southern California Association of Governments on Feb. 15 & 16. ADJOURNMENT TO PERSONNEL SESSION Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, the meeting adjourned at L0: 15 P.M. to a personnel session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 11:04 P.M, and adjourned at 11:05 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk Approved: !/Ma~~