HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-1968 City Council Minutes~~9
CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 10, 1968
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on June 10, 1968
and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
Invocation was delivered by Harlon Gilbertson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Mayor Chaffin.
Rol) call found Councilmen Cartier, Bittle, Carter, Perkins and Mayor Chaffin
present. Attorney Dougherty and City Manager Kalfayan also present.
Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman eittl~,,car.
Economic-Opportunity Board Contract for Perris-Elsinore Center carried over to next
meeting for response from Hilltop Community Center.
First reading of water rate .increase ordinance carried on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman Bittle.
Paul Poain presentation tabled to.next meeting.
~ Application of Elsinore Club fora limited partnership denied on motion Councilman
?~ Carter, seconded CouncFlman Perkins, car., license to ,remain in Karl Kappel's name.
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Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car., due to urgency of the
'~ need of the Fire Dept. fora four wheel drive vehicle, approval given for an
~~' expenditure up to $5,500 for truck & necessary equipment to complete vehicle into
fire fighting unit.
No action taken on hiring of additional man for refuse truck. Former employee
Francis Foley to. be reinstated with City after military leave..
Riverside County Flood Control District policy statement to be given additional study.
Mineral water installation program discussed, with Planning Commissioner Lucas to be
contacted on work he has done to date in obtaining prospective connectors to system..
City Attorney Dougherty explained. the proposed joint powers agreement for the recreation
program. Joint Powers Agreement approved with board of seven members on motion
Councilman'Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins, car, ,Lucile Goulart and Charles
Stephens appointed as City representatives on board on motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman Perkins, car.
Mrs. Olefsky requested the.Council to correct drainage of water through her property
on Lookout St. City Attorney Dougherty advised this is a natural flow and not
responsibility of City.
Jerry Stanley requested the City Council overrule the condemnation notice posted at
4-corner bldg, and allow the use of the bldg, until finances enabled the rebuilding.
No action taken until such time as Bldg. Inspector explains action.
Lyle Hodges requested consideration be given to the high business license fee for
trailer parks. Council to study present business license ordinance.
John Merrifield's request for an ambulance franchise discussed with motion Councilman
Carter to deny request dying for lack of a second, no action taken.
Police Chief's request for the hiring of patrolman tabled to budget discussions.
Proposals to audit the City's books were read from Keaton, Wiersig, Fukui and Kuhn
and Lawrence Beers. Motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter, car.,
Lawrence Beers to be retained as auditor for the fiscal year audit.
No action taken on the California Merit Pian for the judicial selections.
Councilman Carter to report on the plans for developing Spring St, well recreation area.
Mrs. Burton's request for shuffleboard and equipment in Yarborough Park to be
considered with budget.
Mr. Giddings requested that immediate action be taken on the City Park lights. Mayor
Chaffin assured him they would be repaired as soon as trouble found.
Councilman Carter praised the police department for their fine work in controlling the
problems during recent troubled time, ~•
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League of Calif. Cities bulletin read for information, as was the City of Elsinore;s
rating for sewer grant.
Edna Williams lawsuit filed as action turned over to insurance company. Theresa
Borchard offered to make a city flag incorporating the city seal for use im parades,
etc. Mrs. Borchared will present idea to Council for their approval.
City Manager Kalfayan reported on the recent sales tax distribution discussions.
E,V,M.W.D, acknowledgement re. sewer system study read. for information.
Councilman Carter moved-the city support firearms sales restrictions, motion died-
for lack of a second.
County Community Action correspondence, ABC application for G.T. McCracken and
May Bldg., Police and Treasurer's reports received and filed..
Mayor Chaffin read an excerpt from a.letter to Dc. Cline commending the fine spirit
of the City of Elsinore.
Councilman Carter moved, Councilman Cartier seconded and car., a letter of sympathy be
sent to Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy in her time of Sorrow.
Approval give to City Manager Kaifayan to take kis accumulated vacafion time from
June 17 to July 10.
Mr. Neal's inquiry on availablity of sewer on Scrivener b Sumner to be investigated.
Mayor Chaffin proclaimed June 15 as Elsinore Union Migh School Day.
Mayors & Councilmen's meeting in-Palm Springs on June 20 to be attended by those who can.
Jim Welty extended an invitation to the Council to attend the luncheon for Congressman
Tunney on June 17.
Meeting adjourned to a closed personnel session at 11:30 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 11:55 P.M, and adjourned on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded
Councilman Perkins, car~~~
Respectfully submitted:
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City Clerk
Approved:
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Mayor