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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26, 02-09-1970 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 26, 1970 The City Council of the City of Elsmnore met in regular session on January 26, 1970 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M, with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Bittle. Roll call found all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and City Manager Myers also present. The minutes of January 12 and January 14, 1970 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Bittle, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. Mayor Chaffin read a request from Frank DePasquale to hold a flag presentation ceremony and explained that various citizens had expressed their desire to voice their opinion on the flag before acceptance as official city flag. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., that Chamber of Commerce be requested to display the flag for 90 days and City will furnish forms for citizens to voice their opinion. Councilman Carter suggested a ten day period. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., request of Mrs. Anna Weintraub for the City. of Hope to use the City Park on May 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 P.M.,approved. Harold Ream inquired about the possibility of enforcing ordinance to rid the city of the trash along the roadsides. Matter to be looked into. Resolution #1307 re. no sharing of sates tax with County read in its entirety by Attorney Dougherty and carried on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle. Motion Councilman Bittle, seconded Councilman Cartier, car., request of VFW to drop leaflets from airplan denied on basis of liability, trash, etc., with offer to work with them in other areas to be extended. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., membership in Riverside County Water Association and fee of $25 approved.. Councilman Carter appointed as representative. Motion Councilman CartierS seconded Councilman Bittle, car., request for fire department to burn house approved for Mr. Meadows. City Mgr. Myers reported on the progress of working with the County on the possibility of the dump being operated on a cut & fill basis. Correction of effective date of holiday schedule read for information of council. Invitation from the .County of Riverside to hear Mr. Gianelli, Director of the Dept. of Water Resources, on Feb. 26 at 12 noon in Riverside Mission Inn read for information. Ordinance #477 approving Zone Change 12, read in its entirety and approved on the first reading on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cartier, Bittle, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin Noes: none Abstain: Councilman Carter * Ka r1 Kohlhoff gave a short report on the proposed sewer district. Agreement for Sewer Services discussed with Councilman Carter objecting to the City's obligation of $15,000 should the district be protested out. Councilman Cartd.er stated that someone had to take the lead and that it was the City's responsibility. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, that Engineering agreement be accepted and proceed with district, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cartier, Bittle, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin Noes: None Abstained: Councilman Carter Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., purchase of two police vehicles and increase in budget of an amount sufficient to cover increased costs approved„~j„~ . Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., T.H. Paschal granted permission for the Grand Prix route, installation of portable rest- rooms and use of the ballpark for impound area. Mayor Chaffin stated that mobilehome park fees would be enforced as ordinance now reads. Dave Silver suggested that consideration should be given to a reduction in the camping fees which are now same rate as mobilehome parks. ~* Resolution X1305, requesting County services re. Municipal Election carried on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Counci]man Bittle. Resolution #13G6, calling election and setting forth precincts and election officers carried on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., purchase of patch truck for $500 from State Div. of Hwys. approved. Resolution #1308 accepting deed from. Mr. Tieg approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. purchase of Union Oil Co. parcel for $350 approved, with letter stating property for street purposes and if not sold, City would exercise right of eminent domain. City Mgr. N~yers reported work was proceeding on fire escape for Council Chambers. Counci]man Carter expressed his regrets over the resignation of Dr. John Miller and inquired about the status of the purchase of the high school property. Mayor Chaffin stated that Dr. Miller was still in contact on the project and was working with the local School Board on their requirements for sale. Councilman Cartier inquired about the possibility of having a check system in the trailer 'parks when trailers are moved and new ones move in as City is losing revenue on permits, etc. Dave Silver spoke regarding the return of the lake to local control and urged the Council to take action, 'as they must make $ecision to proceed or not. Meeting adjourned to personnel session at 10:30 P. M. Meeting reconvened at 10:53 P.M. for the following action: Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., Councilman Carter excused, that the claim of John Kaufenberg be denied and that'the City notify claimant of such denial. Meeting adjourned at 10:56 P. M. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk Approved: ayo~ ~ C~~G~~ *City Council City of Elsinore Elsinore, California Greetings: Omission from minutes of January 26, 1970, page two second paragraph should read as follows: Councilman Carter suggested No 9 - new business item 6, Council Agenda dated January 26th, 1970 marked special sewer district progress report and consideration of agreement for engineering services, be moved up on the agenda under no. 8 unfinished business. As this was previously discussed on December 22nd, 1969 under no. 6 Special Sewer District, council unanimously agreed to tkte•change. For the record this letter be inserted in the minutes of January 26, 1970 Respectfully submitted, s~ Eugene~~ .T. Carter Councilman City Council Meeting January 26, 1970 page 3 *-~- City Council City of Elsinore Elsinore, California 9?33G Greetings; Omission from minutes of January 26, 1970 second page, paragraph seven, and eight relating to resolution No. 1305 and 1306 subject of county services including the placing of three polling places for the April 14, 1970 election. The omission should be included to read as follows, Councilman Carter made a motion that five polling places be established in the City of Elsinore for the coming election of April 14, 1970 instead of the usual three, in so far as the City population has increased and the territory of area is much larger than hereto as in former years. That a total of $125.00 be allocated for the expense of the two polling. Motion died for the lack of a second. That this letter be inserted in the minutes of January 26, 1970. Respectfully submitted, s~ Eugene J. Carter Councilman CTPY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1970 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on February 9, 1970 and was called to order at 7;30 P.M, with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin. Roll call found all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and City .Manager Myers also present. The minutes of January 26, 1970 were approved as corrected and amended to include two letters from Councilman Carter and a correction on proper agency on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, Car. Councilman Carter suggested that dog license fees be raised to $5 for a male and $10 for a female to help curtail dog problem in the City. Councilman Bittle stated that s11 that was needed was more enforcement. Mayor Chaffin reported that City Mgr. Dyers is in the process of evaluating the problem with the County. Council to study present ordinance. Riverside Co. Flood Control Notice of budget hearing read for information of Council. Those who can to attend. Councilman Carter to attend Feb. 26th meeting of Western Municipal Water District group re. progress report on the California Water Project if possible. City of Carmel communication re. lawsuit tabled to next meeting for more study. City Mgr. Myers and Attorney Dougherty to discuss Cable TV request and obtain more information before action is taken. Chamber of Commerce letter of appreciation and new membership plaque read for info. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., Chamber of Commerce request for waiver of license fee for concession stand for Grand Prix approved. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., United Mexican-American request for waiver of license fee approved. Motion Couniclman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle,,car., request of.~Elsinore Volunteer Fire Dept. for waiver of license fee approved. City Mgr. Myers inquired if it was the Council's intention that civic groups requesting waiver of Yee for the grand prix be approved and was informed that no fee would be required from civic groups but they should coordinate the location of their stands with the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Chaffin presented a memorial page for C. V. Kane's memory book and stated it could be signed in the Clerk's office. Building Institute seminar in Anaheim on Feb. 18 & 19 read for information with motion Councilman Cartier, seconded. Councilman Bittle, car.;., that sufficient flznds be transfered to allow Planning Commissioner to attend if possible. Resolution 1309 re. Focus on Young Children and proclaiming Early Childhood Education Week March 1 through March 7 carried on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle. Request for Whittier speech tournament donation denied on basis of not a legal donation for a City. Division of Highways acceptance of modification of select street system read for information of Council.. Request of Boomer Lee representing a client to build a garage and live in it until house is finished denied on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. Request of Oscar Watkins for an antique store license at 18510 Collier St., approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. with the stipulation that all merchandise for sale be inside a building. Announcement of Mayors & Councilman's meeting in Indio on Feb. 19 read for info. Minutes of Montclair meeting given to Council for information. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., second reading of Ordinance #477 to be by title only. Ordinance #477 adopted on the second reading on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins. Councilman Bittle brought up the subject of the City Park restrooms and the deplorable condition they are in. City Mgr. Myers reported that money is budgeted for the replacement of the restrooms and inquired if it was the Council's wish to have the rooms relocated. Councilman Carter stated that City Park restrooms should have first consideration. City Mgr. N~yers to report at next council meeting. Counci]man Bittle inquired about the possibility of having additional prison labor to do some oY the city maintenance work. City Attorney Dougherty to report back on the laws governing such use of labor. Motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Counilman Bittle, carried unanimously that an advisory measure be placed on the April 14th ballot re. Should the City of Elsinore enter into negotiations with the State oY California for the possible acquistion of Lake Elsinore, property and appurtenances. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter, carried unanimously that the petitions as presented by the City Clerk be accepted and measure ~1 on ' petition be put on April 14th ballot with~`r~e°~3 excluded as City Attorney stated that state. law had made these two invalid. Mayor Chaffin suggested the Council consider putting a measure on the ballot to make the City Treasurer's office appointive. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, carried unanimously, measure Should the Office of City Treasurer be appointive? to be placed on April 14th ballot. Resolution 1310 consolidating measures on April 14th ballot carried unanimously on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Resolution #1311, authorizing Mayor Chaffin to submit arguments re, city measures carried unanimously on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, City Council Meeting February 9, 1970 Page 3 Request of Bob. McGill to expand Butterfield Village trailer park approved as per Planning Commission stipulations on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Battle. Purchase of an NCR 3100 billing machine for $150-200 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Battle, car. Future programming of machine to be negotiated in next budget. Councilman Carter inquired about a mobilehome park ordinance. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car::, approval granted for City Manager N~yers to attend City Managers convention on Feb. 25-26-27. Councilman Perkins and City Mgr. Myers reported on the sharing of sales tax meeting held in Banning, and that the subject of Public Utility transmission lines was brought up and Bouncil would be kept informed. Mayor Chaffin's request to leave the State Feb. 20-23rd approved on motion Councilman Battle, seconded Councilman Cartier, car., with Mayor Chaffin abstaining from the vote. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., next meeting of City Council to be February 25 at 7:30 P. M. as 23rd is a holiday. Meeting adjourned to a personnel session at 10;45 P.M.~~ Respectfully submitted; q ~ A roved City Clerk Y~ * The January Building Department and Police Dept. reports were accepted and filed.