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City Council Meeting
June 24, 1968
City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on June 24; 868 and
s called to order at 7:30 P.M, with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
Invocation was observed with a moment of silent prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Bill Hollingsworth.
Roll da11 found Mayor Chaffin, Councilman Cartier, Bittle, Carter and Perkins
present. Attorney Dougherty also present.
The minutes of the June 10th Council meeting were corrected to show two motions
made by Councilman Carter died for lack of seconds, Minutes approved as corrected
on motion Councilman Bittle, seconded Councilman Cartier, car.
Warrants were approved on motion Counci]man Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car.
Ordinance No. 460, increasing water rates,to be read by title only on second reading
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car.
~, Ordinance No. 460 adopted on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car.
Resignation of City Manager Kalfayan as per written agreement was unanimously accepted
`~ on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Bittle~car.
Economic Opportunity Board proposal held in abeyance for father information.
Councilman Carter read a commexidationletter praising the achievements of LoVae Pray
in receiving the Outstanding Young Woman'rs Award.. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded
Counci]man'Perkins, car., Miss Pray to be presented with resolution citing meritorious
work and achievement. Miss Pray then presented Mayor Chaffin a copy of the Out-
standing Young Women of America almanac. Mayor Chaffin read the news release which
previously had been given to the Sun-Telegram in San Bernardino.
Bldg. Inspector Snider reported on the procedure which had been followed in the
issuing of Notice To Comply on the 4-corner bldg. in question. Attorney Dougherty
suggested the following of regular procedures with reports of Bldg. Dept,., Fire Dept.,
and Police Dept. filed, should the owners of any condemned property not'be co-operative.
Jerry Stanley requested the Council grant permission to continue use of bldg until
such time as rebuilding possible. It was the consensus of the Council to uphold
the action of the Bldg. Dept. which gives the owner 30 days to commence work on the
property and 90 days to complete:: or demolish, whichever they choose.
Mr. Ben Linde representing the Friendship Choral Society requested the Council
support their program. Mayor Chaffin informed Mr. Linde this request should be
made to the Recreation Commission.
Planning Commission appointments to the-expired terms of Rupert Lucas and Nathan
Schulman. Yield to next meeting to contact commissioners and other interested persons.
Library proposal for the City of Elsinore to avail themselves of the services of
the County Free Library Service was discussed with Mayor Chaffin explaining the
procedure for the City to increase their Library services on a contractual basis
with the County and maintain a 12z~ tax rate with an increase in book service from
6000 books to 10,000. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car „
Board of Supervisors to be petitioned to accept the City of Elsinore on a one year
contract for Library service. No transfer of ownership would be involved and
Library Board would remain as advisory.
Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., request of Noward
Cooper to locate mobilhome at 18171 Collier (M-1} granted on condition building
code and conditions are met and subject to revocation by Council.
Request of Richard Munz for business license at 28400 Riverside Drive discussed
with motion Councilman Carter, seconded Counci]man Perkins, ear;., prior action of
Council revoked and business license for racetrack at new location approved.~~.
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Motion Councilman Bittle, seconded Councilman Carter, car., application of Grant
Tanner and Robert Williams for impound and wrecking yard license on Collier St.
approved with stipulation 8' solid fence be erected and maintained to b~Sdg, stand-
ards to be completed before any cars are impounded or junked.
Attorney Dougherty to contact owner of foundry in an effort to get co-operation
on the clean-up of prgperty. Co-operation of citizens asked in abiding by Animal
Regulation Ordinance. Attorney Dougherty to prepare a curb & gutter ordinance
for all neor construction with provision for extraordinary circumstances.
No action taken on the sewer grant letter of Councilman Carter, with Councilman
Cartier stating it should be noted the $13,500 grant is a loan which has to be
repaid if used.
Planning Commission suggestion for investigation of Morning Line project already
in hands of Police Dept.
E.A. Tomlin letter re. flood control read with Harold Ream urging the Council
look into the Flood Control problems re, overflow channel. John Bryant and
47ater Resources Board to be contacted for,,current information.
Bill Hollingsworth's report and recommendation on the surfacing material for
streets was discussed with Motion Councilman Perkins,.~SecoY~ded ConncilmancCarter
$1,800 be allocated for material at this time. Councilman Cartier abstained from
the vote due to interest in Elsinore Ready Mix Co. Mr. Hollingsworthts inquiry
about the City owned surplus trucks and equipment was discussed with Councilman
Cartier suggesting a complete list of obsolete equipment be prepared and reviewed
by Council and public auction held.
Special Council meeting to be set at later date for the. discussion t~~ith Union
representative and City Employees.
Mayor Chaffin suggested further information be obtained on the requirements of
improving Lakeshore & Railroad intersection as per Neste, Brudin & Stone's
recommendation before action taken.
Councilman Bittle urged the clean-up of the old "Mellon's" campground. Fire Chief
Boontjer to be contacted.
Councilman Cartier & Perkins inquired about the. proposed contract with Mr. Beers
for the audit, as there are Sept. 30 deadlines for state reports. Mr. Beers to
be contacted on possibility of completeing audit by that date and preparation
of reports. Attorney to..preparetoontr~et~
Mr. Posin spoke to the Council re. his proposal for a new beginning for the Cityc•of
Elsinore & urged Mayor Chaffin set a special meeting for his plan. Mayor Chaffin
explained the necessity of taking care of other important matters at this time.
No action taken.
Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., Mayor Chaffin granted
permission to leave the state during July & August.
Jim Welty presented a map of ~. proposed annexation at the west end of the Lake and
requested the City Council give tentative approval. Motion Councilman Carter,
seconded Councilman Cartier, car., the Council go on record as favoring the annexation
of proposed territory to the City of Elsinore.
No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10;45 P.M, on motion
Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Carter, car„--
Respectfully submitted;
City Clerk
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