HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1971
'.'The City Council of the City of Elsinore met. in regular session on February
8, 1971 and was called to order at 7:30 P. M, with D4ayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance oras led by Mayor Chaffin.
Roll call found Councilmen Cartier, DePasquale, Harmatz, Perkins and Mayor
Chaffin present. City Manager Thompson also present. Attorney Dougherty
absent.
MINUIE APPROVAL
The minutes of January 25, 1971 were amended to read that Resolution No. 1358
protesting the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District application to appropriate
water carried. unanimously on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman
Harmatz;'minutes approved as amended on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded
Councilman Cartier, carried.
WARRANP APPROVAL
Sewer Assessment District Warrants 119 & 120 in the amount of $46,448.43,
Water Maintenance & Operation Warrants 649-655 in the amount of2,970.41 and
City of Elsinore Garrants 3372-3420 with exception of 3410 in .the amount of
11,115.70 were approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman
Perkins, carried. warrant 3410 in the amount of $24.26 to Elsinore Ready-Mix
approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz, with
Councilman Cartier abstaining from the vote.
WRITTEN COAM2UNICATIONS
Planning Commission recommendation for City Manager to publish a zaeekly
information column discussed. City D4anager Thompson responded and advised
monthl column would be adequate for the present.
Resolution 1359 endorsing the President's Guidance Letter carried unanimously
on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz.
Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, carried unanimously,
endorsement given to the passage of the California Regional Water Quality
Control Boards resolution requiring the filing with Board of proposed
subdivision maps or applications involving iaater quality, waste discharge, etc.
Walter S~:;ick's letter re, improvement of softball field read and discussed.
P+Iayor Chaffin explained that no funds were budgeted for this type of improvement
and that study would be given to include in next years budget if possible.
Present Little League field to be utilized if possible with minimum expenditure.
Also, City Manager directed to review budget to determine if any money is
allocated or available for use on this project.
Resolutions from Fontana, Culver City & Monterey Park opposing Southern Ca.
Edison Co's rate increase discussed, with Resolution No. 1360 opposing
increased rates adopted unanimously on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded
Councilman DePasquale.
Lions Club request for concession stand for Grand Prix referred to Chamber of
Commerce. Informational.
Councilman DePasquale stated that the Hiiltop Community Center had contacted
him re, a parking concession for Grand Prix. He oras informed they should
coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce.
League of California Cities Citrus Belt Division meeting February 18, in
Indio announced.
American Legion request for approval of carnival rides March 6 & 7 for the
Grand Prix approved, and advised to. coordinate:orith Chamber of Commerce.
UNFINISI~ED BUSINESS
Jim Welty representing Sam Stewart discussed the sewer farm lease orith the
Council. City b4anager Thompson to present lease at meeting of February 22
to include a period of five years, right of easement, stipulation that leasee
disposes of all excess effluent, and provision to protect City if propert;T is
sold, or termination of lease othertaise.
On motion b,,r Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, carried
unanimousl, pump and motor to be purchased for spreading of set•rerage
effluent.
:sir. Thomas Flaherty, Attorney for Eric Somner requested that consideration
be given. to .•s. Sominer's permit to operate and that he not be required to
comply with regulations not required of similar businesses. Bldg. Inspector
Boyes reviewed the plans filed with regard to restroom facilities and fencing.
Councilman Cartier suggested that all previous action be reviewed and reported
at next meeting, City Manager Thompson £c Bldg. Inspector I3oyes to give full
report at meeting of Feb. 22, 1971, with recorrmiendations for modifications and
stipulations.
City Manager Thompson to notify State Division of Highways to submit
participation agreement for installation of flasher at Railroad Canyon Road
and Higheray 71 for consideration of Council.
NEW BUSINESS
On motion bar Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins, carried unanimously,
authorizing no parking between 9:00 A.PQ. and 3:00 P.I4S. along the motorcycle
route orith signs to be posted, for Saturday & Sunday, March 6 ~ 7, 1971.
City Manager Thompson's request to attend Annual Spring Conference approved
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, carried with
Councilman DePasquale voting no.
Resolution No. 1356 authorizing purchase of gas & oil on County contract
carried unanimously on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman
DePasquale,
Resolution No. 1357 requesting County Election Dept. services for April
13th special election carried unanimously on motion Councilman Perkins,
seconded Councilman Cartier,
January Bldg. Dept. report received and Filed.
ADJOURPMENT
No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:1F3 P.M. on motion Councilman
Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, carried to 6:30 P.l'H,, February 22 for
a work session.
Respectflzlly submitted: Approved;
City Clerk Mayor