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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28, 11-12,25, 12-09,13,23-1968 01-13-1969 City Council Minutes~.~3~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1968 The City Council of the Clty of Elsinore met in regular session on October 28, 1968 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M, with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Mgr. Myers. Roll call found Councilman Bittle absent, .City Mgr. Myers and Attorney Dougherty in attendance. The minutes of October 11, 1968 Council meeting were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter, car. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. -- Written communications were ABC application for Jerry's, Santa Fe letter re. lease of station and Western Municipal Water Co.'s stand against Prop. g. Mayor Chaffin requested the City Mgr. obtain information on the pros and cons of the return of the Lal<e to local jurisdiction. Dave Silver suggested that perhaps the Mgr. could also look into the possibility of obtaining the 47 lots back from the State. City Mgr. Myers to handle details with sponsors of Elsinore 500 For standby fireman on Nov. 2 & 3. Jack Kaufman requested something be done about the .conflicting mileage signs to ~ from Corona and Councilman Cartier suggested stop signs be checked on cross streets entering Railroad Ave. Resolution No. 1254 approving sublease of Hilltop Community Center approved for Mayors signature on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, carrier unan. Recreation Commission budget withdrawn from agenda per Mel Hailer's request. Council will review budget when presented with Commission's recommendations, Tehachapi City•Council to be notified of City's eegrets over their Police Chief and that appropriate action will be taken through our legislators. City Mgr. Myers reported he had contacted San Bernardino and was unable to obtain any information on the Heart Bar State Park. Subject filed. t . Resolution No. 1255, re. SCAG amendment adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, carried unanimously. Elsinore Business Association request for $500 donation for Christmas decorations approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. Attorney Dougherty instructed to prepare necessary resolutions, etc. to proceed with Annexation No. 13 which was approved by LAFC. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., confirmation to purchase two police units on county bid approved. . Requests of Tom McCracken and Oma Slavick for permission to operate 24 hr's. a day approved on Resolution No. 1256 with stipulation the Council reserves the right to curtail hours of operation if problems arise. Resolution approved on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Cartier and carried unanimously. Larry Beers presented the annual audit to the Council, stating accounts were reconciled and recommending that accounting procedures be improved and certain areas expaneded to provide a more complete system. Councilman Carter asked several questions which Mr. Beers answered. Mayor Chaffin thanked Mr. Beers for his work and recommendations r__ ~~ Resolution No. 1257 authorizing the City Mgr. to employ necessary help and oversee the completion of the fire department clean-upi.e. weed abatement program approved '- on an unanimous roil call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins. Motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Cartier, car., City Mgr. Myers to take necessary steps to secure information on the most feasible means of approaching the sewer installation problem. City Mgr. Myers to obtain needed information and hopefully report to Council with recommendations within 60 days. City Mgr. Myers to check road condition on South Lindsay Street. City Mgr. Myers informed Mr. Ream that the General Telephone Co. has been contacted in reference to the flooding problem on Mission Trail and inspection would be made. No further business, the meeting adjourned to a closed executive session at 9:25 P.M. %~ 10/28/68 Meeting reconvened at 10:55 P,M, Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., City Mgr. Myers authorized to set up an employee identification system. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. to Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1968 at 7130 P.~~• Respectfully submitted: o ~ _ Approved: City Clerk ay~ L~%~ ' CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 1868 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on IJovember 12, 1968 and was called to order at 7:30 P.hi, with Mayor Chaffin presiding. ~~ The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Florene Marshall. Roll call found all five councilmen present. City Mgr. Myers and Attorney Dougherty also present. ;'~ ~° The minutes of the October 28th Council meeting were approved as presented on motion ~ Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. °~ Warrants we're approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. ` Mayor Chaffin inquired about the drainage problem with Gen. Telephone Co. to which City Mgr. Myers reported he had met with officials from Gen. Telephone, Mr. Ream and Councilman Perkins and further information was forthcoming. Mr. A. Bell commended the Council for the fine cooperation they have shown and praised them for their work. He also expressed the appreciation of the citizens to Attorney Dougherty for the excellent guidence he has provided the City. ' Relocation of the Union Oil bulk tanks discussed with City Mgr. Myers to contact Union Loil and see if a trade of property or arrangements can be worked out for improvement `-~ of the area. Councilman Carter brought up the fact that oil tanks were of prime importance due to the disaster in Scotland in 1966. Resolution No.-1259, setting January 13: 1969 at 7:30 P.M, as the time for the public hearing on Rnr~ xation No. 13 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously. Orders to Show Cause on the condemnations of Lot 12 in Block 50 and Lots 15 &"16 in Block 62 to be sent to Issa D. Young and X.F. Lang and to Brady R. & Edith E. Carpenter. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car.., Mayor and Clerk authorized to issue Orders to Show Cause setting Dec. 9~as date of hearing on condemnations. Police Chief Carnighan's recommendation: for the adoption of an ordinance prohibiting fortunetelling, etc. was discussed with the first reading of Ordinance in its entirety approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously. City Mgr. Myers recommendation for the hiring of municipal engineers and planners discussed with Council. Council determined they agreed with approach and would adjourn to a personnel session to interview principles of the firm recommended by the Mgr. !-`, Reports presented to the Council were Clerks & Treasurers, Police Dept. and Bldg. Dept. monthly reports. Parke Recreation Board commendation for clean-up work and reception honoring Dr. Everett Stone's retirement presented to Council for information. Councilman Cartier suggested litter signs be posted on highways, City Mgr. Myers to check areas and contact County & State Hwy, departments. Councilman Bittle inquired about the trash left on private property and was informed. this was a matter of policing and catching the ones actually dumping the refuse. City Mgr. flyers inquired if it was the Council's wish to renew the skating rink agreement by itself or include the possible return of the 47 lots. The consensus of the Council was to renew existing agreement and then work on the return of the lot~i/. ~~~ Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. to a closed personnel•session. Meeting reconvened and adjourned at g:10 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Respectfully•submitted: ~ ~ Approved:/ %y/J/¢D~~ City Clerk Mai CITY COUNCIL FLEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1868 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session November 25, 1868 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin. Roll call found all five councilmen presen't.' Attorney Dougherty and City Manager Myers also present. The minutes of November 12, 1868 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman' Bittle, ca"r. Councilman Carter requested that minutes be read in full. Discussion by Council concurred minutes are available to the public in the office. City Mgr. Myers suggested that interested parties could make arrangements to receive copies of the minutes fora nominal fee of $6 per yr, should they be interested. Mayor Chaffin suggested it would be time saving to inquire if the audience, when large attendance is present, wished the minutes read. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. Written 'communications were Kennedy Family acknowledgement and letter trom'Jack Feinstein re. Lakesi"de Lodge. Lakeside Lodge discussion bjr Council and audience revealed several occurances' involving Lakeside boys. City Mgr. Myers informed the Council bf the record of juvenile offenses from 10/67 to date shows a total of 607 crimes of various degrees, with 199 involving Lakeside Lodge Boys and 408 involving others, which attributes 32% to Lakeside Boys-. Attorney Dougherty and City Mgr. Flyers to investigatezoning and procedures which Council could legally go by and report to Council with possible hearing to be arranged with both sides being present. Oral communication was City Mgr. Myers clarification of article in L.A, paper which misquoted conversation out of context. Ord. #465 to be read by title only on second reading on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier and carried unanimously. Ord. #465 adopted on second reading on•motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier and carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Recreation Commission budget discussed. $14,600 Recreation Commission budget approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried on the following roll call vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cartier, Bittle, Perkins, Chaffin Noes: Councilman Carter Absent: none Councilman Carter's motion to return budget to Recreation Commission died for the lack of a second. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. unanimously, $4,000 to be transferred to Rec. Com, as per agreement. Lions Club proposal to place playground equipment in City Park discussed, with motion _-_ Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously permission granted to Lions Club to place equipment and city crew to do necessary work. Police Dept. request for permission to use Corona Pistol range approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously with Mayor z; Clerk authorized to execute agreement for Indemnity Against Liability. Resolution approving renewal of skating rink agreement on same conditions approved on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Cartier, carried unanimously~,~,, ~~~ 8'~ ~~ ~J~.e Resolution renewing sewerage agreement with State of California approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously. Agreement with Lampman and Associates approved on motion. Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously, with Mayor authorized to execute. City Mgr. Myers introduced Mr. Tipton, Mr. Lampman and Mr. Atkinson to the audience. City Mgr. Myers instructed to consider rejuvination of Little League Ballfiel'd in budget considerations. Councilman Carter suggested Planning Commissioner McGill be contacted re. his attendance at commission meetings. City Mgr. Myers to prepare resolution supporting the closing of the Mexican border for next meeting. Meeting adjourned to personnel session at 9:30 P,M, ,Meeting. reconvened at 10:00 P.M, Motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously, ca rd room application of Donna Pierce denied, Mr. Farnsworth spoke to the Council. briefly re. Lakeside.Lodge. Further discussion to be held later. No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M, on motion Councilman Cartier; seconded Councilman Bittle, car;,/~~ , Respectfully submitted: Approved: ~~~~~~ p C i ty C 1 e rk Mai °T. ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER g, 1g68 The City Council of the'City of Elsinore met in regular session on December 9, 1868 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M, with Mayor Chaffin presiding, The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Bittle. Roll call found all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and City Manager Myers also present. ' The minutes of November 25 regular council meeting were approved as read on motion Councilman'Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Warrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Mayor Chaffin read letters from the Jewish Cultural Club and Councilman Carter requesting help in solving the problems of assaults on the streets. City Mgr. Myers reported to the people that steps were being taken by the Police Dept. to apprehend the culprits and urged citizens to immediately contact the Police Dept. when crimes are committed. Several citizens in the audience voiced their fears to the Council and asked questions concerning policing, lighting and solutions. Mayor Chaffin assured the people that everything possible would be done to provide the services the people want. Councilman Carter expressed the opinion .that this Council is not responsible for the City's condition, but is the result of past Council's actions. Further reports"to be made. r-, This being the time for the public hearings on the "Notices To Show Cause", Mayor ', Chaffin asked if Mr. Young or Mr. Carpenter or representatives of either were present, there being no response and being as 81dg. Inspector Snider was ill, the hearings were continued to Dec. 23 on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. Resolution No. 1262, urging the closing of Mexican border to minors adopted as corrected on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and unanimously carried on a roll call vote. Mr. Giddings inquired about the hiring of Currie Engineering Co. to survey contours of Lake, the installation of water line on Lakeshore Dr. by Temescal Water Co. and the Tilley Agreement. Attorney Dougherty explained the various aspects of the Tilley Agreement & suggested F9r. Giddings obtain a copy for reading. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., December 23 at 7:30 P.M, set as the date and time for the public hearing on request for zone change at Railroad Avenue and Railroad Canyon Roads~~ , -- ~9~ Business license application of James C. Armstrong to operate slide on Riverside Dr. discussed, with motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Cartier, car., license be granted fora fee of '$80, per year contingent on final inspection of Bldg. Dept. Mr. George 4long's request for Council to finalize sale of burned fire truck discussed, with Rttorney advising proper steps should be taken to advertise sale of truck and bids taken. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., Mr. t~dong's request denied and advice of Attorney & City Mgr. to be followed in advertising for bids. Mr. ;deity's request for the establishment of an agricultural preserve on Mr. Stewart's property discussed, with motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car., Mr. Welty!s request for action before Jan. 1 denied and course as outlined by Attorney & City Manager to be followed. Request for Sulphur Street Improvement discussed with City Mgr. Myers to contact property owners and urge the installation of curb & gutter at same time other improvements are made. Mr. Atkinson of Lampman and Associates presented a brief outline of the sewer plant report and necessary work needed to bring plant into satisfactory condition. Motion Councilman Perkins, seconded. Councilman Cartier, carried unanimously, plan accepted and authorization to more on steps 1, 2 it 3, utilizing city help vahere possible, approved. Invitations to Miss Elsinore coronation and Mayors & Councilmen's meeting read for information of Council. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. to personnel session. Meeting reconvened at 12:05 A.M. Interim policy for installation of water line discussed, evith motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car.; (1) If the property is presently connected to a meter, domestic or mineral, the cost of an extension shall be material cost on the basis of the front footage of the property except that the meter cost shall remain as it now is. (2) If the extension is in excess of 100 ft., exclusive of the applicants footage, the applicant or applicants shall pay all material costs in excess of 100 ft, and the City will enter into a reimbursement agreement with the .applicant. (3) The water connection fee shall be paid by the applicant prior to the Citys installing the line. (~:) Any property not now connected to a meter shall pay all costs for water line extension, labor and material. This to be only until formal and specific installation plans are finalized. No .further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:20 A.M, on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins, car. to Priday, December 13, at 11:00 A.M.~v, Respectfully submitted: Approved: O~ City Cler!< M~ ~-. Adjourned City Council Meeting December 1 , ig68 The Gity Council of the City of Elsinore met in an adjourned session on December 13, 1968 and was called to order at 11:00'A.M. with Mayor Chaffin~presding. ~,-'" City Mgr. Dyers presented a brief resume of the details of the Personnel Classification ' and Pay Scale Plan. ' Pesolution No. 1263, adopting a personnel classification and pay plan adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. Resolution No. 126~t, adopting a salary schedule for the fiscal year 1968-69 adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Kittle and carried on an unanimous roll calf vote.~~ ~~ Councilman Carter suggested serious consideration be given to improving the street lighting system. City Manager Myers to report back to Council with a lighting survey. Councilmen Cartier &.Perkins suggested a lighting district be given consideration. Councilman Bittle suggested trees be property trimmed to allow lighting to be more effective. City Mgr. Myers to investigate and report back. City Mgr. Myers informed the Council he was making arrangements for the purrhase of another fifty water meters. Temescal Water Co. proposal to repave Lakeshore Dr. discussed, with City Mgr. authorized to enter into street repair agreement with Temescal at an agreed price and temporary repair work to be completed within six months on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 P,M, on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter, care-. Respectfully submitted: Approved: ~~-~~ ~` ~~Gr~/ ~ City Clerk `2%~ i Mayor €~ ~„ COUNCIL hIEETING DECEM BER 23, 1968 G2~ ^°Z The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on December 23, ""~ 1968 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. wit h Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilma n 'Carter. Roll call found all five councilmen present. Attorney Dougherty and City Mgr. Myers also present. The minutes of Dec. 9 regular council meeting and the adjourned meeting of Dec. 13 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Idarrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. Councilman Carter's letter re. various problems in the City of Elsinore read by Mayor Chaffin for the information of the public. Discussion by the Council and Audience on various problems brought forth several' suggestions for solutions and came to an end with Mayor Chaffin explaining that the City of Elsinore now had a very capable City Manager who is working on all problems and will keep the City Council well informed. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the status of the transient occupancy tax and was informed by City Mor. Myers that he had just obtained the last of the information he had requested from neighboring cities and would have a report prepared shortly. Mayor Chaffin also inqui"red of the Bldg. Inspector if they had complied with the Council's decision to blacktop the parking area around the slide on Riverside Dr. Bldg. Inspector Snider to contact owner and follow through. This being the time for the public hearing on the request for rezoning 'certain property on Railroad Ave. & Railroad'Canyon Rd, from R-1 to C-2, Mayor Chaffin asked if there were any protests to request, there being no response, he asked for those for the request to be heard. Bob ldilliams, applicant, spoke briefly and displayed a picture of .the bldg. to be constructed. First reading of Ordinance #466, rezoning property, approved on first reading in its entirety on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Cartier and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. ' This being the time for the public hearings on the condemnations at 212 N. Langstaff St. and Pottery and Lowell Streets, Bldg. Inspector Snider was sworn in to testify as to the conditions existing. Attorney Dougherty asked Mr: Snider to describe the condition of the properties in question, to which Mr. Snider cited the hazards such as fire, attractive nuisance, etc. Mayor Chaffin inquired. if there were any representatives of the owners present, there being no response, Resolution No. 1265 ordering the demolition of 212 N. Langstaff and addition of charges to the tax bill carried on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Carter. Resolution No. 1266, ordering the cleaning and clearing of property at Pottery and Lowell and addition ofi costs to tax bill carried unanimously on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle~~~ __ __ ~~ Resolution No. 1267, authorizing the use of the city ballpark by the Elsinore High School for tournament play in April and purchase of paint carried unanimously on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle. City Manager Piyers reported on the progress of making necessary repairs to Little League Field and that negotiations had been made with Lakeside Lodge to furnish labor. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins, carried unanimously, letter of commendation to be sent to Walt 5wick for his work with the youth of the valley. Communication on California Commission on Aging;_discussed, with Mayor Chaffin asking for written communications re. representation, for.action at next meeting. ..Four holiday cards, ABC notice for Circle K Markets and notice of Application for rate increases from Edison Co. and Gas Co. received and filed. No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Approved;Q City Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL N~EETlNG JANUARY 13, 1969 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on January 13> 1969 and was called to order at 7:30 P.Pi, with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Nigr. Myers. Roll call found alt five councilmen present. City Pig r. Piyers and Attorney Dougherty also present. The minutes of December 23, 1968 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. 4Jarrants were approved on motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Bittle, car. with the exception of #1.517. 4,'arrant ;#1517 was approved on motion Councilman Carter, °" seconded Councilman Perkins, car., with Councilman Cartier abstaining from the vote. This being the time for the public hearing on Annexation #13> P+iayor Chaffin asked for written protests to be read. Those filing protests were Ralph Torn et al and Everett & Helen Grubb. Speaking for the annexation was Jim Welty, who brought forth the proposed plans for development of the area., Speakings against the annexation were Ralph Torn and Mr. & hits. Grubb. Mayor Chaffin closed the hearing and Resolution ##1268; declaring insufficient protests to stop .annexation had~been received, passed and adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle and carried unanimously. F.'Trst reading of ordinance approving Annexation X13 carried unanimously on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman 8iftle. City Mgr. Myers to acknowledge letter from Attorney Steelman re. Pierce ca rd room application. Motion Councilman Carter, seconded Councilman Perkins, car., Mayor Chaffin to write Governor Reagan urging the reappointment of Fred Jennings to the State Highway. Commission. Additional information to be obtained before action on City of Marysville resolution, re. taxes, City Mgr. Myers suggested action be taken through the League of Cal. Cities. Read for information of Council were the Riverside County Flood Control letter requesting City participation in flood control project and Cake Elsinore Recreation & Park District letter re. Salt Creek conduits. City Mgr. Myers authorized to attend meeting on Jan. 16th avith HUD representatives in San Francisco with Cliff Lampman as Engineer, bn motion Councilman Bittle, seconded Councilman Cartier, car. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Bittle, car.,, City Mgr. hiyers,authorized. to attend City Mgr's. meeting in Ptonterey on Feb. 26-28.