HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-1969 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 10, 1969
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on ,March
10, 1969 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M, with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Attorney Dougherty.
Roll call found all five councilmen present. City Mgr. Myers and Attorney
Dougherty also present.
The minutes of February 24, February 25 and March 3, 1969 were approved as
presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car.
Warrants with the exception of #1628 were approved on motion Councilman Carter,
seconded Councilman Bittle,-,car. Warrant #1628 approved on motion Councilman
Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, ,ca r., with Councilman Cartier abstaining
from the vote.
This being the time for the public hearing on joining the County Free Library
System, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to ~e heard. There being
no response, Dick Johnson of the County Adm. Office explained briefly the
advantages to the City of belonging to the System. ,Motion Councilman Carter,
seconded Councilman Cartier and carried unanimously on a roll w 11 vote,
Resolution No. 1277, requesting the Board of Supervisors to include the City of
Elsinore as part of the County Free Library System approved.
This being the time for the public hearing on Conditional Exception V-9, Mayor
Chaffin asked for those for and against to be heard. Wesley Marshall explained
that present area would not permit construction of a fenced storage area at .this
time, but that at such time as space permitted, fence would be built. Motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, and carried unanimously on a
roll call vote, Conditional Exception V-9 granted with Planning Commission
stipulations and inclusions of additional stipulation that when fence is built,
fence will be maintained above water and the building permitted to be constructed
on the property line.
Harold Ream inquired about the drainage problem on his property adjacent to
Mission Trail. City Mgr. Myers to assist if possible in contacting proper
authomity to help Mr. Ream.
Mr. T. H. Paschal and Mike Cruska representing the Gripsters Motorcycle Club
read a letter of appreciation to the Council and presented the City with a
plaque for their cooperation and assistance for the Grand Prix. Mayor Chaffin
accepted the plaque with an expression of appreciation to the Club and Mr. Paschal
for their handling of the event and their cleanup work.
Mrs. Ann Mathews, 212 N. Scrivener, requested the Council look into the matter of
the street light which was installed on the alley and not in the middle of the
block. She also requested ditches be filled in at shoulder of road. City Mgr.
Myers to survey situation. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Burton, 707 W. Sumner St. also
requested their street be given consideration.
Mrs. Mary Ann Davis of Illinois St. requested the City give that street some
attention also. Mr. Myers explained streets were bedng worked on in order of
priority and that Illinois St. would be taken care of.
Dave Silver inquired about the possibility of obtaining emergency permission to
allow operation of temporary trailer parks during the coming season. Mr. Merritt
of the Div, of Bldg. i Housing Standards to be contacted. Mayor Chaffin requested
Mr. Silver assist in the preliminary work necessary to arrange meeting with
proper authorities and interested property owners.
Lake Elsinore Recreation i Park District letter re. meeting on March 11 read for
information of Council. Those Councilmen who can attend were requested to do so.
Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., permission to use the
City Park on May 18 granted to the City of Hope and on May 25 to the Hadassah.
Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car., Library Board was
authorized to dispose of surplus books in manner of best interest to City, with
proceeds of any sale to be deposited with City Treasurer and credited to Library
Fund~~~~,
Councilman Carter suggested several names for the appointment to the
Library Board and suggested°that consideration be given at next meeting
when all those to be considered for appointment would be in attendance
and interviewed. 'Any other person so interested in appointment to be
invited to meeting.
Mayor Chaffin explained the program. set up For the clean-up of debris in
and around the Lake and urged all those who can to join the clean-up
campaign the weekend of March 14 t 15, as the lake wilt remain closed until
such time as all the debris and hazards are removed and Gake is safe for
boaters, skiers, etc.
Mayor Chaffin inquired of the City Attorney if any word had been received
on the enforcement of regulations re. Lake usage. Attorney Dougherty
informed the Council he had been in contact with the Attorney 6eneral~s
office and was waiting for their response as to Lake usage, regui.ations,
liability, etc.
Mayor Chaffin explained to the public that the current dirty water problem
is due to the condition of water being supplied by EVMWD.
No further business appearing, the .meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M, on motion
Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, ca~.~~-
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
Approved: ,,Q
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