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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-1970 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1970 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on May 11, 1970 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cartier. Roll call found all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and Assistant Administrator to the Mayor Myers also present. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. The minutes of April 27, 1970 were approved as presented. This being the time for the public hearing on the Mobilehome Community District, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to be heard. There being no response, the hearing was closed. Ordinance #480, establishing a Mobilehome Community Zone was read in its entirety on the first reading by Attorney Dougherty. Ord. #480 carried on the first reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Harmatz presented a request for a bench in front of the Park Arms. Councilman DePasquale stated he had a bench he would donate for the cause. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., letter of commendation to be sent to Estella Dill for her honor of being a finalist in the statewide speech contest. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers reported on the progress being made on the City Park restrooms. Mrs. Uretz requested that some consideration be given to the vacancy factor in the Lake Elsinore Village re. the sewer rates. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers explained that consideration had been given to the vacancy factor when rates were established and that the Village is actually saving over a single family rate. - Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car., Resolution No. 1318 establishing an official parade route in the City of Elsinore approved. Request of Joleene Accettura representing the Prophet for an ad, referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Request of T. H. Paschal for renewal of conditional use permit held to next meeting. Recreation Commission notice of budget meeting with Park Board on 5/18 and invitation to attend read for information of Council. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers to obtain more information re. Hilltop Community Center request to purchase property, and possible federal assistance. $8,510 warrant authorized to be issued to Riverside County Flood District for City's share of Grand Ave. flood control channel on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car. Street sign selection held to next meeting for Councilmen to study. Mr. Beretish's request for an extension of time to use Kleen -Jons denied on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cartier, .DePasquale, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. Noes: Councilman Harmatz Sale of surplus vehicles and miscellaneous materials discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car., surplus vehicles & materials to be advertised and sold by bid. After some discussion, motion Councilman Harmatz seconded Councilman Perkins, car. oral bids to be accepted from anyone to be 5% above highest sealed bid and Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers authorized to conduct auction and reject any bid that is too 1 ow 441 Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier, car., insurance cov- erage on vehicles to be reviewed and only emergency vehicles to be covered with comprehensive, fire & theft. Motion Councilman Cartier`, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car., authorization to proceed with street lighting district proceedings given to Asst. Adm, to the Mayor Myers, district to encompass entire City of Elsinore. Ord. #481, regulating outdoor festivals carried on the first reading on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, by title only. Jack Kaufman complained about a rooster problem in the vicinty of Pottery & Hill. Bldg. Insp. to investigate. Bldg. Dept. & Police Dept. April reports received and filed. Councilman DePasquale reported that he was working to get the General Telephone Co. to re -open their. Elsinore office and had met with some of the officials. Councilman DePasquale also reported that he had talked with Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers re. various city projects and it had been suggested that perhaps the City should consider de- annexing Railroad Canyon road. Councilman Perkins stated the City should keep this within the City as future development will take place. No further business, the meeting adjourned to a personnel session at 10:35 P.M. Personnel session adjourned and meeting reconvened at 12:45 P.M. The Council discussed retaining F. MacKenzie Brown as legal Counsel for the Riverside- Grand.Ave..Special- Sewer Assessment District. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz that Mr. F. MacKenzie Brown be retained as Special Legal Counsel for the Special Sewer District, carried unanimously. The Mayor explained that he had requested Clay Scott to withdraw his resignation as City Treasurer which was to be effective April 30, 1970, and Mr. Scott had agreed. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins, carried unanimously that the Council recind their previous action to accept the resignation and Mr. Scott remain as City Treasurer. The Council discussed the appointment of commissioners to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission. Motion Councilman Cartier, secon.ded Councilman DePasquale, that Bob McGill be appointed to fill the unexpired term of the Chairman of the Planning Commission David Silver, car. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., that Sanford Reed be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Planning Commissioner Bob McGill. The Council discussed the possibility of.sending at least three Planning Commissioners to the Planning Commissioner Institute. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz thatthe City Pay expenses for three members of the Planning Commission to attend the Planning Commissioners Institute._�_- Meeting adjourned at 12� :55r P.M. Respectfully submitted: City Clerk Approved: Mayor �.