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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-1969 City Council Minutes~~~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 1969 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on January 27, 1969 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. City N~gr. Myers & Attorney Dougherty also present. The minutes of January 13, 1969 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., with Councilman Carter voting no. Councilman Carterts motion to amend minutes died for the lack of a second. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. This being the time for the public hearing on Conditional Exception V-7, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against this application to be heard. There being no response, the hearing was closed. Resolution No. 1269, granting the. Conditional Exception to Mr. T.R. Paschal and setting forth the conditions for operation carried on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the progress on the foundry problem, which. Attorney Dougherty had written to owners. Attorney Dougherty advised the Council that Bldg. Inspector Snider had also contacted and had more current knowledge. Mayor Chaffin asked Councilman Carter which route he would take on recent statements concerning charges against city, to which Councilman Carter replied he would stand by his original statements. Councilman Carter reported he had several calls regarding wrecked autos parked at the Munz Speedway. City Mgr. Ntyers to investigate. Several residents of the Nebraska & Iowa Street area spoke regarding the flooding conditions in the area and requested some action be taken. City Manager Myers to investigate and handle situation, City Mgr. Myers also suggested the residents of this area might look into the possibiiity of establishing improvement districts under the 1911 Aet for installation of curbs & gutters to alleviate the flooding. Several street repairs were mentioned with City Mgr. Myers informing the Council that a priority of street maintenance & repairs has been established and work pro- ceeding as rapidly as possible. Bill Smith spoke briefly regarding the contamination of the drinking water supply from Railroad Canyon. City Mgr, Dyers reported that contnous tests. are made by the Health. Dept. of our drinking water and should a.~y slight imperfection exist, immediate correction is ordered by the Health Dept, but to date no imperfection has been re- ported. Chamber of Commerce request for waiver of fees for concession steads for the Grand Prix on February 8 & g was discussed, with motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car.,,that fee be waived for local, civic, nonprofit, Sharitable organizations only. Two communications regarding the distribution of cigarette tax were discussed. Resolution No. 1270, recommended by the Citrus Belt Div. of League of California Cities adopted on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier. Resolution No. 1271, urging the return of cigarette tax from the County carried on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier. City of Indio request for representative for Employees Asso. held for further info. City Mme. Myers to obtain additional information on request of San Bernardion Bd. of Supervisors for support of Ontario International Airport air routes. Ordinance No. 1+67 to be read by title only on second reading on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. Ordinance No. 1+67, approving Annexation No. 13, adopted on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle.~~ ~~~ 1/27/69 cont. Flood Control request .for participation an.projeet tabled to neat meeting. City Attorney Dougherty to contact John Bryant. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter, car., City to participate in Neighborhood-Youth-Corp out-o£-SehooS project. February 10th at 7:30 P.M, was the date and time set for the Public Hearing on Conditional Exception V-8 on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins,car. i. Resolution No. 1272, urging cities to support the establishment of sub-regional ~ _ advisory boards re. -0alif. Council on Criminal Justice, on same basis as State carried on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Battle. Lake Elsinore Recreation & Park District, request to represent the City of Elsinore through Water User's Association was discussed., No action taken at this time. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Caster, car., Mayor to send letter to State urging the replenishment of Lake Elsinore to 1234.6 level as per Il~al~e Elsinore Recreation & Park District request. E,'~ City Mgr. Dyers to look into possibility of opening flood control ditch through G~ cooperative measures with Park & Recreation Board and Temescal Water Co. ~. "~ Letter from Ben Linde given to Council for information. Inasmuch as the letter ~ required no action,, the letter was not read. Councilman Carter's motion to have letter read, died for the lack. of a second. Councilman Carter inquired about the valves at Lakeview Hotel blowoff. Park Board had contacted Temescal Water Co. and agreement supposed to be in offering. City Mgr. Myers to discuss matter with Mr. Purdy. Councilman Battle brought up the question of the usage of the Xerox machine by Councilman as individuals. After much discussion, motion Councilman Battle, i~ ! seconded Councilman Perkins, car., with Councilman Carter voting no, all copies, unless Council agenda items, shall be charged for at the rate of 75¢ per copy. _._ Councilman .Carter's motion to allow Councilman use of the machine, died for the lack of a second. City Mgr. Myers informed the Council of the Palo Verde Valley Economic Development Conference on Feb,~Sth. Councilman Perkins to attend. Mayor Chaffin emphasized that Mrs. Irene Taylor had been appointed to the California Commission on aging as a representative of a11. No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M, on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter, car• Respectfully submitted; Approved: City Clerk