HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-1973 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1973
The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on
February 13, 1973 and aas called to order at 7:30 P,M, with Mayor Chaffin
presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Frank DePasquale,
Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. Councilman Larry Cartier
absent. City Manager Thompson, Attorney Dougherty, Bldg. Inspector Boyes and _
VTN representatives Walt Hamilton and Joe Pendergast also in attendance.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the January 22 City Council meeting were approved as presented
on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried
WARRANT APPROVAL
Water Maintenance & Operation Fund warrants 836 thru 842 in the amount of $6,567,88
and City of Elsinore warrants 5076 thru 5131 in the amount of $19,977,21 were
app;owed on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
This being the time for the public hearing on the proposed abandonment of Tenth
Street, Mayor Chaffin opened the hearing at 7:42 P,M, Mr. Eugene Carter objected
to the proposed abandonment. John Hohra and Sanford Reed spoke in favor of the
abandonment. There being no other comments, Mayor Chaffin closed the hearing at
7:47 P.M, Resolution No. 1431, abandoning Tenth Street adopted on motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and carried on the following.
roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Perkins and Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: none. Abstained: Councilman Harmatz, Absent: Councilman Cartier.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried,
Edwin A. Tomlin's Roadrunner development endorsed by the City Council as being
in conformity with the master plan and recommends that approval be given to his
launching facility request.
2. Ken Meredith, Wally Gearhart and Frank Isaacs spoke regarding the condition
of the streets in the Clevelin Heights. City Manager Thompson reported that these
streets had never been accepted, Mr. Gearhart to furnish L'ity with maintenance,
records from the County.
3. Claim of Mr. & Mrs. Maltsberger for sewer damages to the Plush Drive In
denied and referred to insurance company on motion Councilman DePasquale, .
seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
4. Henry Gilman, Rueben Dichter and Eugene J. Carter spoke regarding the
vandilism and need for a local police department. Mayor Chaffin read a brief
report showing the decrease in crime rate, No action taken.
5. Claim of Wilma Jean Young for damages denied and referred to insurance company
on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried,
6. Mayors' & Councilmen*s Conference. notice of Indio meeting read for information.
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 9:20 P,M, and reconvened at 9:30 P,M,
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request of Carl Braverman for an extension of time on his cardroom application
discussed at length. Motion Councilman Harmatz that Mr. Braverman be under
construction by July 1 and completed by October 15 died for the lack of a second.
Motion Councilman Harmatz that the application of Barenfeld & Braverman. heretofore
granted on Jan. 22, 1973 is hereby amended to include that construction commence
by July 1, 1973 and completion of all construction and applicable work be completed
by October 15 or otherwise ®aid cardroom license is hereby revoked, motion died
for the lack of a second. Motion Councilman Perkins that all construction shall be
completed by August 15, 1973 died for lack of a second. MOTION COUNCILMAN HARMATZ,
Council Meeting
February 13, 1973
(con't.)
SECONDED COUNCILMAN PERKINS, THAT THE APPLICATION OF BARENFELD & BRAVERMAN HERETOFORE
APPROVED ON JANUARY 22, 1973, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO INCLUDE THAT FINAL PLANS BE
SUBMITTED BY NNE 1, 1973_AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY JULY 1, 1973, WITH CONSTRUCTION
AND APPLICABLE WORK COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 15, 1973 OR OTHERWISE SAID CARDROOM
LICENSE IS HEREBY REVOKED, CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: Councilmen Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: none
Absent: Councilman Cartier.
Abstained: Councilman DePasquale.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried,
Conditional Use CP-73-102 for a pet cemetery approved on the following conditions:
1. The property owner shall dedicate the necessary additional right-of-way
along Collier Street to a width of 50 feet from the center line thereof,
2. The property owner shall improve Collier Street, including the
installation of concrete curbs, gutters, drive approaches and sidewalks,
and asphaltic concrete paving, and street lighting, and the necessary
drainage appurtenances, all in accordance with City standards.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, elevations and architectural
design of buildings and structures shall be subject to review and approval
of the City Building Department. The roofs and exterior walls of the
buildings shall be free of such objects as air conditioning equipment, etc.,
or screened from view.
4, All signs shall be subject to review and approval of the City Building
Department prior to installation.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape and irrigation
plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Building
Department. Screen planting of trees and/or shrubs shall be planted
along the three sides of the property, other than the street entrance
side. The landscaped grounds shall be maintained year around.
6. Off street parking and driveway areas shall be paved to prevent dust or
ponding of water.
7. All grave markers shall be flush with the ground,
8. There shall be no storage of materials or equipment outside an
enclosed structure.
9. Once the land use is committed, the use shall continue in perpetuity.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
First reading of proposed cardroom ordinance to be by title only on motion
Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried,
PROPOSED ORDINANCE, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
REGULATING CARD ROOMS, LIMITING NUMBER OF LICENSES, PROVIDING FOR APPLICATIONS,
FEES, REVOCATION OF LICENSES, PENALTIES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 502 carried
on the first r~eadng3by title only on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded
Councilman Harmatz.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leon Jaworoski request for waiver of dedication of additional street right-of-
way, curbs, gutters and sidewalks discussed. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded
Councilman DePasquale and duly carried, Mr. Jaworoski to execute an easement deed
to dedicate the additional right-of-way and contract for curbs, gutters and
sidewalks when street improvements are to be required in conjunction with adjacent
improvements.
2. Resolution No. 1430 authorizing the purchase of gas & oils on the county
contract adopted on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and
duly carried.
(February 13, 1973 - con't.)
3. City Manager Thompson reviewed the Transportation Study. VTN representative
Joe Pendergast recommended that the City Council participate in study. Motion
Councllman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, City Council
supports SB 325 and participation in Transportation Study.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Sheriff's Dept, report for 12/7/72 to 1/4/73 received and filed.
2. January Public Works report received and filed.
3. Animal Control Report for January received and filed.
4. January Building Dept, report received and filed.
5. Clerk's & Treasurer's January reports received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M, on motion
Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted: Approved;
City Clerk Mayor `~~~~