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Home My WebLink About06-08, 06-15, 06-25 1970 City Council MinutesCITY COUI;TCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 1970 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on June 8, 1970 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The meeting adjourned to the VFW Hall in the old post office building and was reconvened $t 7:45P.M. The Pledge of .Allegiance was led by John Nohra. Roll call Pound all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and Assistant Administrator to the Mayor Myers also present. The minutes of May 25, 1970 were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. Water M & 0 checks were approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car. City of Elsinore warrants with the exception of #2851 were approved on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car. Warrant #2851 to Elsin~e Ready Mix Co. approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., with Councilman Cartier abstaining from the vote. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers reported on the auction of city vehicles and requested authority to sell them if written informal bids exceed the aggragate bid of $800. received at the auction. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car., authority granted to Asst. Adm. N~yers to sell vehicles. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers reported that he had sent a letter to Hustler West re. their failure to comply with conditions set by Plan. Com. & Council and that evidently they had closed up. John Moga inquired as to wk~,y a homeowners permit we.s granted for plumbing on a commercial operation. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers to give Mr. Moga a definite answer on Tuesday. Moose Lodge request to use the Ball park parking area for a 4th of July Barbeque and to sell beer was approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmtz, car. Senator Cologne's letter to Councilman DePasquale read for information of Council. LAFC communication re. dissolution of Park Board tabled to meeting of 622. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., approval granted for Perris-Elsinore Community Action Group to administer the Youth Outpost program. Discussion of Sheriff's Dept. service contract held, with Councilman DePasquale reporting on the meeting he had held the previous week and that the majority of those attending favored their own police department. Two letters supporting Police Dept. were read from G.R. Gough and Lee Lesley. Councilmen expressed their concern over the savings to the City. Asst. Adm. Myers explained various points of the budget and services that would be rendered. Mr. Nohra spoke in favor of the Sheriff's and Mrs. Yurwitz, Mr. Rubin, Mr. Masser, Mrs. Hammer, Don Hammond and Dave Silver spoke in favor of the Police Dept. After much discussion pro & con re. Sheriff's Services vs. Police Dept. motion Councilmen Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz that the City of Elsinore enter into negotiations with the Riverside County Sherif'f's Dept. for law enforcement, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Cartier, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. .NOES: Councilman DePasquale T.H. Paschal's request for a five year renewal of his conditional use permit for the motorcycle track approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car. Attorney's opinion on measure postponed. Resolution #1323, accepting deed for street purposes at R.R. & Kuhns carried unanimously on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins. Asst. Adm. Myers reported on the progress of working with the property owners on the improvement of Marian Street.~iN Council Meeting June 8, 1970 page 2 Mayor Chaffin's request to leave the state June 27-August 16th approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz. City Treasurer Scott's request to leave state June 13th-22nd approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. Clerks & Treasurers reports, and Bldg. Dept. report received and filed. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Dyers reported on the conditions of the campgrounds on weekends and stated that no vitiations had been issued as matters are being handled by the Bldg. Dept. and Asst. Adm. to the Mayor. Asst. Adm. to the Mayor Myers reported on the Sewer District proceedings and requested a special meeting to establish boundaries; adopt resolution, etc, be held. Mayor Chaffin set June 25th at 6:00 P. M. as the date and time for the Special District meeting. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car., meeting adjourned to personnel session at City Hall at 10:30 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 11:05 P.M, for the following Council action. Council Authorized settlement of City's claim against Issac Luckow as per advice of Insurance company attorney and City Attorney. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier that meeting be adjourned to June 15, 1870 at 7:30 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.,~.. Respectfully submitted: Approved: City Clerk Mayor ADJOURNED CI'T'Y COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1970 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in an adjourned session on June 15, 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. City Manager Myers also present. City Mgr. Myers read the Attorney's opinion on the Sheriff's Dept. contract. Discussion of the various phases of the Contract was held. .Resolution No. 1324 approving contract with Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. for law enforcement services and authorizing Mayor to sign was approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Cartier, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman DePasquale. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car. unanimously, Sherwin Weirsig hired for 1969-70 annual audit. Attorney Dougherty's opinion on the City Manager measure read and discussed, with Adm. Asst. foyers to contact Attorney and have necessary papers prepared to request the Board of Supervisors to consolidate measure on Nov. ballot. Discussion of Div. of Hwys. letter re. signal at 71 & 74 included in budget. Adm. Asst. N~yers discussed and explained the various departments of the budget. He explained the necessity of an increase in the sewer rates to make the depart- ment break even. Discussion held on the possibility of contracting refuse service out or raising rates. More study to be given. Adjourned City Council Meeting June 15, 1970 page 2 Councilman DePasquale requested the Council to designate a site for a civic center location, stating that when this is done, fund raising projects would be started. He inquired about the Lakeshore Dr. area of 47 lots No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M. to a personnel session, on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car. ' Personnel session adjourned and meeting adjourned at 12:00 P.M~ , Respectfully submitted: Approved: r° City Clerk ayor CTPY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22, 1970 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on June 22, 1970 and was called to order at 7:30 P. M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman DePasquale. Roll call found all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and Administrative Assistant Myers also present. Minutes of June 8, 1970 and June 15, 1970 were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale., Car. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car. Councilman Perkins to serve on budget committee for Chamber of Commerce and asked for ideas in the way of advertising, etc. Division of Highways letter re: traffic signal at Highway 71 & 74 discussed with Councilman Harmatz suggesting that property owners at intersection be contacted for possible participation in cost.. Further study to be given. Councilman DePasquale requested that a map showing city owneat lots and size of same be available at the next regular council meeting so that a suitable site for a civic recreation building can be chosen. The Elsinore Boat and Ski Club request for barracades to keep traffic from entering Spring Street South of Lakeshore Dr. on July 4th so that the area may be used by Parade of Lights entries approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car. John Moga reported that certain stipulations imposed on the recreational camp ground on Lakeshore Dr. known as "Downtown Camping" are being violated. Administrative Asst. N~yers to investigate. Dave Silver informed the Council that the trash men have picked up a number of his refuse containers and he would like to have them replaced. Administrative Asst.. Myers to confer with Public Works Dept. and check ordinance. Recreation Director, Bob Hugh reported that the surrmmer recreation program could not begin without liability insurance costing $3,500. Payment on one third of this amount was approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. Dave Silver offered use of his pool for the swimming program should it be needed. American Legion request for waiver of license fee for 4th of July barbecue was approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. Letter from the Office of Ethnic Affairs re: drug use to be referred to the Elsinore Sheriff's office. Letter from Division of Highways in reference to State Highway maintenance was tabled until a future time. Council Meeting June 22, 1970 page 2 Administrative Asst. Myers to reply to Division of Highways letter re: warning devices at Route 71 and Railroad Cagyon Rd. City Council not concurring with plan as presented. Councilman-Cartier to do some research re: City of Corona Resolution recommending an Interstate 15 loop. Notice of Mayors and Councilmens conference in Indio June 24 read for information. Report on speed zones and traffic survey read and discussed. No action taken. Correspondence re: insurance claim on police vehicle accident discussed. Administrative Asst. Njyers recommended a wait of 30 days for completion of investigation. Resolution to be sent to LAFCO recommending that the Park & Recreation District not be dissolved, car. on the following roll call vote: Resolution numbered 1325• AYES: Councilmen Cartier, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin NOES: Councilman DePasquale Resolution requesting Board of Supervisors to consolidate Gity Manager Measure on the November ballot was tabled for review until next regular meeting. Resolution No. 1326 establishing tax rate for fiscal year 1870-71 was approved and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Cartier, DePasquale, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. NOES: None Meeting adjourned to personnel session at 9:30 P.M, on motion Counci]man DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car. Meeting reconvened at 11:OOP.M, and adjourned to Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Ap roved: t <''Y2 n ~~,-I/ ~!~~2Y1'la-rl ~ 7~.y~/~"'' Deputy City Clerk Mayor C~G~/