HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-1970 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 25, 1970
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on May 25, 1970
and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Perkins.
Roll call found all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and Assistant
Administrator to the Mayor Myers present.
The minutes of May 11, 1970 were approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded
Councilman Cartier, car.
Warrants were approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Perkins, car.
Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers reported that Elsinore West Marina had installed
a portable restroom unit and requested authorization for the Bldg. Dept. to
issue a 120 day permit to see if unit is acceptable and be a guideline to the
Council for other installations. Permission granted to issue permit.
Mr. Giddings requested that the City pave the area between the curb & gutter
and existing street on several installations, also the alley approach near
Pottery & Ellis. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers reported this was in the hands
of the Supt. of Public Works and wotttld'-,be done soon.
Richard Perez's letter re. condition of streets in 4 corners area read and
discussed. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers to meet and discuss various ways of
improving streets with residents of the area if possible.
Kathryn Sipos presented a petition to the Council for improvement of Marion St.
Dave Tuch request to waive the sidewalk requirement at 110 E. Lakeshore Dr.
discussed. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., Mr.
Tuch granted until January 1, 1971 to install sidewalk._
Mr. Ellish requested that lot adjacent to his property on Peck St. be cleared,
he was informed this work is now being done in various parts of the City.
Ken Weise request:.£or.temporary use of chemical toilets and an additional 42
spaces to the west of the present campground was approved to October 1, 1970
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car.
Request of Head Start Mothers Club for use of City Park on June 3rd approved
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car.
Resolution #1.319 commending Officer John Funston carried unanimously on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale.
Resolution #1320 commending Officer Donald Farrar carried unanimously on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale.
Second reading of Ordinance #480 by title only carried on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman DePasquale, carried unanimously.
Ordinance # 481 re. outdoor festivals carried unanimously on second reading by
title only on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale.
T.H. Paschal's request for renewal of conditional use permit tabled to next
meeting.
Riverside County Health Dept. recommendation re. septic tank level read and
discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, carried
unanimously policy guideline adopted "No new individual septic systems, below
1261 ft. whenever new construction is envolved. Existing development which uses
individual septic system may rejuvenate or reconstruct the system at no lower an
elevation than the elevation of the existing system except that when city sewers
are available no individual septic system shall be reconstructed and the property
shall connect to the city sewer system
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Resolution No. 1321 hiring F. Mackenzie Brown as special counsel for sewer
assessment district carried unanimously on motion Councilman DePasquale, se
seconded Councilman Harmatz.
T.V. Cable Franchise discussed. Attorney Dougherty to obtain information on
procedure City of Riverside is following.
Resolution No. 1322 authorizing certification of population estimate carried
unanimously on motion Councilman DePasqual, seconded Councilman Cartier,
Renewal request & Boy Scout lease discussed. Assist. Adm. to the Mayor Myers
to discuss possible purchase of bldg.
Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers outlines present expenditures in the budget re.
Police Dept. and pointed out savings if contract with Sheriffs Dept. adopted.
Study to be given to proposition for next meeting's decision. Mr. Myers
authorized to negotiate with Sheriff's Dept. for services. Mr. Giddings requested
that per capita cost for local police department be made available.
Mayor Chaffin requested an opinion from the City Attorney as to when the City
Manager question could go back on the ballot as Mr. Myers would be leaving
before long the City will be in a bind. Opinion to be presented at next
meeting. Councilman Cartier, suggested that position be advertised now,
and situation be explained to applicants. Mayor Chaffin & Asst. Adm. Myers
to handle advertisements.
Councilman Cartier brought up the matter of unlicensed businesses and contractors
in the City. Bldg. Dept. to work closely to overcome this situation.
Mr. Erick Sommer requested waiving of the curb & gutter requirement and completion
of restroom facilities in order to open a 15 space area with completed restroom
facilities for the 15 spaces until June 30 when he would have a total of 30 spaces
and required restroom facilities completed. Councilman Harmatz requested that
permission be granted to Mr. Sommer to operate under the supervision of Bldg. Dept.
and Asst. Adm. Myers. Councilman DePasquale stated that since investment was made
and sewer connection in, permission should be granted. Motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Harmatz, Mr. Sommer granted permission to operate with a"
maximum of 15 spaces with curb, gutter and sidewalk and other facilities to be
completed by June 30th, any violation of the conditions would be grounds for
immediate closure. Motion carried on the following roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmen DePasquale, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
NOES: Councilman Cartier.
No further business the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M,
Res ectfully submitted
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