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CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPPEMBER 14, 19'(0
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on September 14,
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. also 3n attendance.
The minutes of August 24 and August 31 were approved as presented on motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car.
Warrants vrere approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier, car.
Payment of 9,019.90 to Lampman & Associates on account approved on motion Council-
man DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier, car.
This being the time for the public hearing on the request of Mr. Childress for
rezoning, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to be heard., there being
no response, hearing closed. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Harmatz, car., Attorney to prepare ordinance approving rezoning.
This being the time for the continuation of Mr. Sonksen's public hearing, he
presented a plan for his proposed improvements. Motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Harmatz that Attorney prepare ordinance for zone change, car.,
with Councilman Cartier no.
Boy Scout Joe Link presented the Council with his civic service project of
a street sign survey. Mayor Chaffin thanked Joe for his contribution to the
community and certified to his project.
Planning Commission recommendation for abandonment of alley in Block 9 discussed
Councilman Harmatz to supply legal to Attorney and check with title company.
Nr. Palmer's request for waiver of curb & gutter requirement on Avenue 4 discussed.
Request died on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz on
following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Harmatz
Noes: Councilmen Cartier, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Mr. Callahan's request for waiver of curbs & gutters and Mr. Brown's same request
referred to City Engineer for estimate of cost of survey and recommendations.
LionTS Club request for use of City Park on Oct. 4 from 7:00 A.M. to 1 P. M. approved
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car.
Ken Weise request for permission to close Poe St. on Oct. 3 & 4 and Oct. 17 & 18
and fencing of 47 lots approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded
Councilman Perkins, car.
Request of the Elsinore 500 for use of ballpark parking area and parking area on
Langstaff St. approved on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car.
Use of fire truck with expense of wages to be assumed by Elsinore 500 approved on
motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale, car.
Ken F7eise then presented the Mayor and Councilmen with Honorary Chairmen Jackets Yor
the Elsinore 500
Mr. Ellish complained of the ants on lot adjoining his property on Peck St.,
situation to be checked.
Councilman Perkins to attend Beaumont meeting of Mayor's & Councilmen's Conference.
Those who can to attend League of Calif. Cities meeting in Ontario on 930.
Division of Highways meetings re. freeway route read for information with Councilmen
who can to attend.
Ellsworth Brady letter re. road conditions read and discussed with situation to be
looked into.
Mr. Carter's letter re. street lights discussed, with information re, lighting
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Attorney Wood's letter and reply by Lampman & Associates read for information of
Council.
Mr. Carter's letter re. estate of Adolph Korn referred to Attorney.
Attorney Gafkowski, Jr. & Attorney Dougherty's letter re. City Manager of a City
read for information of Council.
Imperial Highway Asso. meeting announced, with acknowledgement to be sent to
Dave Tuch for his offer of services.
Request for dead end sign on Line & Lakeshore discussed.
Ordinance yf482 re. ambulance service discussed with section 4 d to be added to
read "Permittee shall agree that the City of Elsinore shall not be obligated to
pay for any ambulance service whether called by any public officer or employee".
First reading of Ordinance as amended by title only carried unanimously on
motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman I;armatz.
Division of Highways communication re, flasher at Highway 71 & R.R. Car~von Rd.
discussed, with recommendation to be made that existing flasher at 71 & 71i be
transferred, when signal is installed. Chamber of Commerce letter re, interference
of signs at 71 & R.R. to be checked into by Supt. Simpson.
Councilmen to view cable T.V. operation on Machado St. and if favorable, Attorney
to prepare draft for consideration.
Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, ear., County of Riverside
proposalfor operation of dump cut and fill approved with County to be notified to
proceed with lease.
Bill Merritt from the Division of Bldg. & Housing Standards outlined briefly the
requirements of the mobilehome laws and whose responsibility the enforcement of
and the granting of alternates is. He also explained the. Dept. is available at
any time to assist the City,
Mr. Beretish's request for use of temporary facilities read, with Mr. Beretish
being advised to contact the Health Dept. for approval.
Discussion of council agenda foremat postponed to lateredate.
Attorney Todisco representing Tom McCracken at Sahara Dunes asked that the Council
give consideration to various sections of the present cardroom ordinance. Mr.
Todisco asked for permission to meet with Attorney Dougherty and discuss the various
features of the ordinance. The Council concurred that such a meeting would meet
with their approval.
Ben Minamide informed the Council that a letter from the Santa-,Ana River Water
Pollutuion f~ontrol Board had been received requesting the filing of an annual
report which requires a ~i100 filing fee. Approval of the 100 filing fee granted
on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Cartier, car.
Renewal of Mr. Sommers permit denied until the three requirements of the Bldg.
Inspector are met and 60 days granted for the completion of the fence and renovation
of existing building on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Cartier, c ar.
Mr, Shannon requested information on the sewer hookup on Campus Way and was in-
formed that he would have to run his line to the main line.
Read for information of the Council was Jim Welty's letter on behalf of Sam Stewart
stating that plans were being formulated to present a proposal to the Council for
the Sewer Farm water,
Mr. Hammontree inquired about an agricultural preserve again and was advised to contact
the tax assessor.
Alotion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., with Councilman Harmatz
abstaining, City Council approves the abandonment of the alley in Block g as per
abandonment proceedings.
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Meeting Adjourned to Personnel Session at 11:45 P.SQ.
PQeeting reconvened and adjourned at 11: 55 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman Harmatz, car.
Respectfully submitted/: App ved; ~ ,
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