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
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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:
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