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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-1969 City council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1969 The City Council of the City of Elstoore met in regular session on September 8, 1969 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M, with. Mayor Chaffin presiding.. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave Silver. Roll call found Councilman Bittie absent;. Attorney Dougherty and City Manager Myers also present. The minutes of August 25, 1969 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car.. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman. Carte r, seconded liounciJman Cartier, car. Lions Club request for the use of the City, Park on October 5 for their annual White Cane breakfast approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins,. car. , City Mgr. Myers to contact Orange County Probation Dept. t Mr. Stevenson to arrange for their appearance at meeting of Sept. 22, if possible to explain the proposed operation of the Los Pinos Job Corp site. , City Mgr. Myers reported briefly on the progress of the street improvement program. City Treasurer Scott's request to leave state Sept. 13-Oct. 15 approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. City Mgr. Myers read the two appraisals received on the Union Oil Co. parcel of land on South Main St. with motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter, car:., that Union O,il Co. be sent the low:=appt~aisal of $350• Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter, car„ Community Action Group granted the use of the Council, room on the third Friday of every other month. Councilman Perkins inquired if there was any recent information re. the proposed swimming pool. Councilman,Carter stated there had been no action, taken on the site. Mayor Chaffin appointed Councilman Carter as United Nations Day Chairman. City Mgr, Myers reported that a trailer had been placed on Stevens St, and inquired if the Council wished to pursue the question, ordinances to be adhered to. Mayor Chaffin delegated as the City's representative to the Mayors t Councilmens Conference of Riverside County. Request of St. Jude's Childrens Hospital to solicit Nov. 14-22 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins; car,. Riverside Public Library letter informing the Council of, the receipt of the first payment on the app roved, grant for library improvements read for information of the Council. Councilman Carter suggested that entire library facilities be given to County, including record, room. After. much discussion, record room to be utilized by City. , Riverside County letter re. air pollution discussed with no action taken. Councilman Carter provided the Council with copies of the Temescai Water Co, appeal. Lakeside Lodge's offer of free labor in the cleanup;campaign around the lake accepted with City equipment authorized to be used on. motion Councilmaq Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. The public hearing on pre-zoning of certain property was reopened; there being no response, the hearing was closed, The first reading of,Ordinance.No. 473 in it's entirety approved on the following roll call vote: Ayes:; Councilmen Cartier, Carter, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.. Absent: Councilman Bittle~..~ Resolution No. 1295 approving bank loan carried on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins om the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cartier, Carter, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. Absent: Councilman eittie. Mayor Chaffin reported that negotiations had been completed for the renewal of the depot freight house floor for use as the museum at a cost of $300 and suggested-that the money could be transferred from Council Travel Expense since all of the Council is not going to the convention. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins that $300 be transferred for the. work at the depot, carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cartier, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin. Noes: Councilman Carter. Absent: Councilman Bittle. Mayor Chaffin instructed the City Mgr. to send thank you letters to Pacific Clay Products and Johh Bartlett for their donations of materials and labor. City Mgr. Myers presented several street signs to the Council for their consideration. Inf~rmatioh as to contract purchasing to be obtained for meeting of Sept. 22. Edwin Tomlin's request to use a temporary bldg, for sales was approved on motion Councilman Cartier. seconded Councilman Carter', car. Discussion of utilizing 1911 Acts for Improvements continued to Sept. 22 meeting for more study. Mayor Chaffin expressed best wishes for the Jewish Holidays wh~fch start 9/1389. Councilman Perkins inquired about the progress of a back stairway from the Council Chambers and was informed that it was being looked-into. Police Dept. August report received and filed. City Mgr. Myers brought to the Council's attention, the recent bulbetin from the League of California Cities on the rising costs of the meals at conventions. Study to be given to per diem allowances. CityMgr. Myers reported that the sewer lagoon was put in use temporarily and worked as it should t would be reactivated as soon as irrigation season for the lessee of the sewer farm property is over. Councilman Carter offered free use of his copy machine Should something happen to the City's. Councilman Cartier inquired about the use of the grade and keeping it only on streets. City Mgr. Myers reported that small blade had been placed on tractor and would be put in use to do some street repair work. John Bartlett offered the use of his D-2 should the City have need. Chamber of Commerce donation to be paid in monthly installments, with motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., $300 for July, Aug., and Sept, approved. Dave Silver inquired about the enforcement of litter ordinance and after much discussion, more policing to be given area. Councilman Carter inquired about the watering of the state trees on Lakeshore Dr. City Mgr. Myers. reported that several trees had contacted bowl rot and would be removed and that other trees were being watered. No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10;05 P.Mi on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, ca• Respectfully submitted: Approved: ,~ ~~, / . City Clerk Mayor