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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-1973 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1973 The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore met in regular session on May 14, 1973 and was called to order at 7:30 P,M, with Mayor Norman Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was-led by Councilman Cartier. The Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City ~` Manager Thompson and VTN representatives Walt Hamilton, Jerry Lau and Jay Luclen were also present. MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of April 23, 1973 were approved as presented on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, WARRANT APPROVAL 1964 Water Maintenance and Operation Fund warrants 861 thru 867 in the amount of $2,111.57 and City of Elsinore warrants 5286 thru 5375 in the amount of $115,416.40 were approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Jerry Lau and Jay Lucien of VTN presented a preliminary draft of the General Plan update and a program schedule. Planning Commission and City Council to meet at 7:00 P.M. on May 30 for ,joint work study session. 2. The Lake Use Master Plan was discussed and held over for study of tax proportions of State, County, Park District and City, City Manager Thompson to obtain information for next meeting, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Plans to improve Yarborough Park were discussed. City Manager Thompson reported that maintenance was difficult because of heavy vandalism. It was agreed that some work will be done and an attempt made to keep the park in good condition. 2. Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Lenik request for removal of health and fire hazard located at 115 N. Kellogg Street, Building Department to follow legal procedures for demolition of building and a check to be made regarding previous reports on the property. 3. Mr. T. H. Paschal?.s request for transfer of Conditional Use Permit and issuance of business license to Mr. Thomas R. Fortune was approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 4. Letter from Gunnerson Street property owners was discussed. The City Manager reported that weed abatement is scheduled to be done in this area and will be done on schedule as time permits. He also stated that center striping on all streets is being done at the present time. Councilman Cartier suggested hiring of extra equipment to mow along roads. 5. City of Hope request for use of the City Park on June 3rd for their annual picnic was approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 6. Reverend Wesley Fisher's request for waiver of street improvements, curbs and gutters to be referred to City Attorney for advisement at next meeting. ' KECESS The meeting recessed at 9:00 P.M, and reconvened at 9:10 P.M, UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Proposed Tri-Party Agreement held over for further study until next meeting. 2, Proposed Land Division Ordinance held over for further study and action at next meeting. 3. Mr. Eugene Carter's request for a badge was unanimously approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. NEW BUSINESS 1. Hadawill Corporation request for zoning for retarded care facility to be referred to Planning Commission and VTN re: Master Plan. City Manager Thompson to respond with any additional information and keep them informed as to progress. 2. Public hearing on recovery of demolition costs set for June 11, 1973 at 9:30 P,M, on properties at following locations: 307 W. Heald, more specifically described as Lot 4, Block 50, Original Elsinore Tract. 287 and 287 E. Hill Street, more specifically described as Lot 8, Block 1, Edgemont Park Tract. 31265 Riverside Drive, more specifically described as Lot 47, Howell Tract No. 1. 84 Morton Avenue, more specifically described as Lot 61, Elsinore Lakepark Tract, 407 Pottery Street, more specifically described as Lot 4, Block 80, Original Elsinore Tract, 3. Resolution No, 1437 providing for certain streets in the Clevelin Heights and Country Club Heights to be entered into regular street maintenance system adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale-and duly carried. 4, .May 20 to 26, 1973 was proclaimed National Public Works Week on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1. Clerk's and Treasurer's report for April received and filed. 2. Building Department report for April received and filed. 3. Public Works report for April received and filed. ,,, 4. Sheriff's report 3/2/73 - 3/29/73 received and filed. 5. Animal Control report for April received and filed, REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City Manager Thompson reported on street work being done. 2. Councilman DePasquale said he would be leaving on vacation and would be back for meeting of July-23rd. 3. Councilman Harmatz said an employment agency was needed in the city. 4. Councilman Perkins inquired about the water wells. VTN to report at next meeting, 5. Councilman Perkins also inquired about landscaping for new civic center area. City Manager Thompson said that more fill dirt is needed. 6. Mayor Chaffin brought up the problem of traffic on Lakeshore Drive at the ball park and suggested a chain link fence be installed on Lakeshore with parking area, inside and access from Limited Street and Poe Street. He also stated that "" restroom facilities are needed. It was agreed that work is to begin at once. (a) Resolution No, 1438 designating no parking at any time on Lakeshore Drive from Poe Street to the channel was adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. (b) Up to $2,500.00 to be appropriated for improvement of Little League facilities on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. (c) Mr. Dick Ortiz expressed thanks to the Council for acting so quickly. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Attorney Mackenzie Brown's letter regarding sewer assessment fees at State Park was presented for information. --ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:47 P,M. RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION 1. After considerable discussion regarding the merits of the program and proposed construction of Interstate 15 (E-15), Councilman Cartier made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman Harmatz, authorizing the City Attorney to file, as an intervening party, supporting the California Division of Highways in the suit with the City of Norco. The motion passed unanimously. This action also supported the request of the City of Corona and its Chamber of Commerce. 2. The vacancy on the City Planning Commission was discussed during the Executive Session. On motion of Councilman DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Cartier, Fred Crowe was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mike Young as Planning Commissioner. The motion was passed by a 4 to 1 vote. Councilman Harmatz voting NO, (a) A letter of appreciation is to be sent Mr. Young regarding his services rendered to the City of Lake Elsinore. The regular meeting adjourned at 11:16 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Approved: C/ /y~. ~ Jeanette Simpson'i~ Orman Chaf~n~ Deputy City Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 29, 1973 The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 29, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. was adjourned for lack of a quorum to Wednesday, May 30, 1973 at 7:00 P,M. Jeanette Simpson Deputy City Clerk