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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12, 04-20, 04-26, 05-10-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1971 The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Norman L. Chaffin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jerry Harmatz. The City Manager acting for the City Clerk; called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Norman Chaffin. Councilmen absent were none. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion of Councilman Cartier, duly seconded by Councilman Harmatz, the minutes of the meeting held March 22, 1971, were approved, as submitted by unanimous vote. WARRANT APPROVAL (a) Warrants numbered 66g thru 672 in the amount of $3,457.44 for disbursement from the Water Maintenance and Operating Fund were approved by unanimous vote on motion offered by Councilman Cartier, and duly seconded by Councilman Perkins. (b) Sewer Assessment Fund warrants numbered 126, 127 and 128, in the amount of $40,188.71 were approved by motion of Councilman Cartier, duly seconded by Councilman Harmatz and so ordered. (c) A list of warrants to be drawn against the Gneral Fund was submitted for approval. Warrants numbered3 3491 thru 3538 for an amount totaling $31,270.05 were authorized to be issued on motion of Councilman Cartier and seconded by Councilman Harmatz. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (a) Mr. Bill Stewart, owner and developer of property at Machado and Rice Street appeared before the City Council to request waiver of the requirement to install public sewer improvements within tentative tract No. 4267. The reason for the request was based .upon the impractical condition of constructing sewer improvements for a great distance in order to connect to the municipal sewer system, plus the expense without guarantee of participation or refund within the immediate ilzture. The City Manager related that contact had been made with the engineers for the development and stated that the soils analysis would allow the installation of septic tank -cesspool and leaching facilities for this project. A written report will be submitted to confirm this. A motion by Councilman Cartier, duly seconded by Councilman DePasquale, granting the approval for waiver of sewer improvements, was passed by unanimous vote. (b) Councilman DePasquale submitted the request for acceptance of street signs, which were not to City Standards, but to standards acceptable in most locals, in view that he had already purchased same. Councilman Harmatz moved to approve the modification and acceptance of these street signs, seconded by Councilman Perkins and so ordered. Councilman DePasquale abstained from voting. (c) Councilman DePasquale reported that he had sold two (2) acres next to the Casino to be developed into a $350,000.00 project. He further reported that the ten (10) acres adjacent to the old service station is being proposed for construction of a 25,500 square foot market complex. A rough plot plan has been drafted with an estimated cost for the improvements to exceed $500,000.00. (d) City Manager, Ernest A. Thompson reported the status of the Lakeview Estates Tract refund on the street improvements. It was noted that the City Manager at that time had directed a warrant be drawn for refund which was listed together with the others for payment. Therefore, it was not recognized by separate action of the City Council. Discussion followed. It was revealed that since the City had an inherit obligation to maintain those streets within the Lakeview Estates Tract that a resolution to close the streets would be appropriate until the City Attorney can provide the necessary material for giving notice of intent to abandon those streets. Thereupon, Councilman Harmatz made a motion, duly seconded by Councilman DePasquale, to adopt a resolution to close all those streets within the Elsinore Lakeview Estates, Unit IQo. 1. Dlotion passed by unanimous vote. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the appropriate resolution of intention for the abandonment proceeding. City Council i~iinutes April 12, 1971 WRITTEN COP~1~4(JNICA'TIONS (a) Councilman Cartier moved, seconded by Councilman DePasquale, to approve the request of Hadassah for use of the City Park. Carried and so ordered. (b) The letter from the Mile High i4otorcycle Club, Prescott, Arizona was read by Mayor Norman Chaffin. It complimented the City extensively and hoped the event would be continued annually. (c) Notice of ABC application was received. Information regarding the specifics will be submitted to each councilman. (d) A letter from the Santa Fe Railroad confirming their participation on Spring Street was received. (e) A letter from the Santa Fe Railroad denying any intent to relinquish or otherwise abandon the rail facilities betoreen Corona and Elsinore. (f) Letter from Lampman & Asso. regarding the granting of an extension of time to E.J. Vadnais, the contractor on the Assessment District, until May 29, 1971, was received and filed. (g) A proposal from Mr. David Tosh, C.P.A., regarding auditing services for the City of Elsinore for fiscal year 1970-71 was submitted for approval. A motion by Councilman Cartier, duly seconded by Councilman DePasquale, accepted the proposal and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Vote approval was unanimous and so ordered. (h) Letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding an unsigned complaint received by that organization was received and filed. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS (a) The Stewart rezone had its first public hearing before the Planning Commission and was referred to the City Council with their recommendation for approval. Second public hearing was set for 7:30 P. M., Monday, April 26, 1971. (b) Proposed travel trailer and recreation park development by Switzer, Jennings and Associates was received as informational only. (c) Mr. Al Pace, representing Mr. Frank De Pasquale, submitted the request for modification of setback requirements for certain lots contained in Tentative Tract No. 4233. Discussion followed. Councilman Cartier inquired of Mr. De Pasquale if he has considered the possibility and effect of the alignment of Interstate 15 upon the number of lots and size in the proposed development of the tract. A motion vas then made by Councilman Harmatz, seconded by Councilman Cartier, granting approval for the modification of setbacks as recommended by the Planning Commission, on those certain lots as requested. Passed by a 3 to 1 vote. Councilman De Pasquale abstained from voting and Mayor Chaffin voted No. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) During the regular meeting of the City Council, authorization had been given the City Manager to expend 1000. for the installation of certain work, including fencing and backstop, in order to provide a third baseball diamond to be used. as a softball field. In review, this amount was insufficient to provide for the minimum facilities, in the first instance, and thereby the City Manager requested that an amount not to exceed $1,600. be authorized to encompass the basic bid of X1,580. as submitted by the fence contractor. On motion of Councilman Perkins, seconded by Councilman Harmatz, authorization was given to the City Manager to expend an amount not to exceed x"1,600. for this improvement. Motion carried and so ordered. (b) The proposed ordinance adopting the County Road Improvement Standards and Specifications, by reference, was read in full, as an urgency ordinance by City Attorney Bob Dougherty. On motion of Councilman Cartier, seconded by Councilman DePasquale, Ordinance No. 493, "An Ordinance. of the City of Elsinore, Adopting the County Road Improvement Standards and Specifications of the County of Riverside, California, As Amended on February 2, 1970." Passed unanimously and so ordered. City Ctluricii Meeting April 12, 1971 (c) A letter of request from Spencer, Lee and Busse, Architects for Lake Elsinore State Recreation Area, for permission to construct restroom facilities below the elevation of 1265 feet. (This matter was deferred from previous meeting of the City Council. As a matter of interpretation of intent and the clarification, a structure for restroom facilities is not a structure for habitation and therefore is excluded from the provisions of the ordinance to that extent. Based upon the foregoing, Councilman Harmatz moved to approve the request, subject to good engineering design practice and review by the City Manager, for appropriate safeguards, seconded by Councilman Cartier, motion carried unanimously. (d) Proposed speed zone for Riverside Drive between Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, for prima facie 45 MPH was recommended to the City Council by the City Manager. This speed limit would be more ,consistent for the traffic route along Grand Avenue, Riverside Drive, Lakeshore Drive for entering and leaving the Elsinore Area. The City Attorney was instructed by the City Council to draft an appropriate ordinance to be adopted to invoke this speed zone. (e) The agreements to guarantee the street improvements as to the installation of sidewalks along Machado were duly executed and ready for the Mayor's and City Clerk's signatures. (f) The grant deeds for the conveyance of additional rights of way for Graham Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, regarding the Circle K Corporation development, were presented for acceptance and recordation. Councilman Cartier made a motion to accept, by resolution on behalf of the City of Elsinore, the grant deeds for the additional rights of way for Graham Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, and authorize the City Clerk to record same. The motion passed unanimously. (g) The Cable T.V. request for franchise by Cable-Meter Systems was referred to the City Attorney and City Manager for study and review. (h) A proposed ordinance to provide a stop sign on Riley Street at .Pottery Street was read in full by the City Clerk as an urgency ordinance. On motion of Councilman Cartier, duly seconded by Councilman DePasquale, Ordinance No. 4g4, "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Pmending Ordinance ATO. 268, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof." The motion was passed by unanimous vote. (i) Councilman Harmatz projected to the City Council the possible consideration to review the issue regarding the E.P.. Sommer campground facility. Discussion followed, with the contention that until all conditions are met, the City Council has little choice but to decline to issue a license or permit to operate. (j) t~,r. Norm Crandall submitted organization papers for the Hilltop Community Association so that the City Attorney would be able to prepare. the appropriate lease agreement. NEW BUSINESS (a) The City Clerk presented a proposed resolution regarding the canvassing of the election returns. A motion by Councilman Cartier, seconded by Council- man DePasquale, was offered for adoption of said resolution; passed unanimously and so ordered. (b) A request was presented, through Mayor Chaffin, from Fannie Lucas, Rt 2 Box 70, Elsinore, California, regarding clarification of the restrictions for building below the 1265' elevation. The City Manager consented to respond accordingly. (c) A proposed ordinance for the adoption of the official seal for the City of Elsinore was recommended by the City Manager to be drafted, and repealing of Ordinance No. 6. City Attorney to draft such an ordinance. (d) A notice of a meeting of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region, was reported by the City Manager. At this meeting, the standard requirements for the treatment and disposal of sewerage waste zaaters, etc. The consultant engineer and City Manager will be in attendance. (e) The City Clerk submitted the Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement for the year '71-72 to the City Council for approval and execution. Councilman City Council Meeting (con't) April 12, 1971 Harmatz made a motion, seconded by Councilman De Pasquale, to approve the continuance of such an agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute same in behalf of the City. Passed and so ordered. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Reports from the Sheriff, Building and Public Works Departments for the month of March, 1971 were received and filed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be considered by the City Council, at this time, they adjourned until 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, April 20, 1971 for the canvass of election returns on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, unanimously carried at 10:00 P. M. Respectfully submitted: Florene Marshall City Clerk Approved: ;~~~~ Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 20, 1971 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in an adjourned session on April 20, 1971 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 The City Clerk called the roll. Those answering roll call were Councilmen Cartier, DePasquale, Harmatz, Perkins and Mayor Chaffin. City Manager Thompson also present. CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS This being the time for the canvass of the election returns of April 13, 1971, the Clerk read "Exhibit A", with Resolution #1366 adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Resolution #1366 recited the following facts of election; Total Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Except Absentee Grand #1 ~2 ~~ #4 .Absentees Votes Total Sha11 Lawrence A. (Larry) Cartier YES 134 60 74 71 339 158 497 be recalled from the office of Member of the City Council? NO 155 118 182 277 732 73 805 For Member of the City Council to succeed Lawrence A. (Larry ) Cartier 108 52 63 63 286 135 421 if he is recalled from office by the recall election WALTER C. BITTLE Retired Sha11 Normazl L. Chaffin be recalled from the office of Member of the YES 125 61 6g 74 32g 158 487 City Council? No 159 114 186 276 735 73 808 For I~iember of the City Council to succeed Norman L. Chaffin if he is 116 53 84 64 317 155 472 recalled from office by the recall election EUGENE J. CARTER Retired Businessman Sha11 Forrest G. Cy Perkins be recalled from the office of PIIember YES 132 62 76 77 347 158 505 of the City Council? No 153 115 182 273 723 73 796 For Member of the Citv Council to 112 50 66 69 297 138 435 succeed Forrest G. (Cy) Perkins if he is recalled from office by the recall election GOP.DON B. I3ITNTI Retired Busin ssman 301 185 264 351 1101 231 1332 TOTAL VGTES CAST City Council Minutes April 20, 1971 Mayor Chaffin expressed his appreciation for the large turnout of voters which was 77°fo of those registered. ADJOURNMENT Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 P. M. Respectfully submitted": Approved: Elorene Marshall ~6 City Clerk Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 26, 1971 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on April 26, 1971 and was called to order at 7:30 P. NI. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank DePasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Norman Chaffin. City Manager Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. MINUTE APPROVAL On motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, the minutes of April 12 and 20th Council Meetings were approved as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS (a) This being the time for the public hearing on Annexation No. 17 Stewart, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to be heard. There being no response, the hearing. was declared closed at 7:35 P•M. Resolution No. 1367, declaring no protests received was adopted unanimously on motion. Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale. Resolution No. 1368, approving Annexation No. 17 carried unanimously on motton Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale. (b) This being the time for the public hearin~on rezoning of 10 acres re. Tentative Tract #4267 from R-1 to M-C, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to be heard. There being no protests, the hearing was closed at 7:40 P. M. Ordinance No. 495, approving rezoning carried unanimously on the first reading by title only on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Harmatz suggested that City Council Committees or Commissioners be established to give assistance on various projects and suggested that perhaps some part time help could be arranged from the ECO program this summer. City Manager to see if such a program is in effect in other area and so inform the Council. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (a) Department of Justice communication requesting action on various legislative issues reviewed, with Attorney Dougherty suggesting individual action. More study to be given and returned to table on May 10, 1971. (b) Mayor Chaffin read an invitation to the Council to attend the Little League opening on Fgiday, April 30 at 7:00 P. M. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS (a) Motion by Councilman DePasquale, seconded by Councilman Harmatz, and carried City Council Meeting April 26, 1971 unanimously, recommendation of the Planning Commission subject to conditions, approving Trap Shooting Range Conditional Use Permit. (b) Second public hearing on the rezoning of 4.2 acres on Joy St. set for May 10, 1971 at 7:3o P. M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Ordinance #496, "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Amending Ordinance No. 268, as Amended, By Adding The Prima Facia Speed Limit On An Additional Street" carried on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale. (b) Ordinance #497, "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Adopting A Seal of the City and Repealing Ordinance No. 6." carried unanimously on the first reading on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier. (c)Supt. of Public Works Simpson presented a report on the mineral water hookup fees and explained that to date this is deficit spending. His recommendation to charge the same as domestic water hookup discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried with a four to one vote in favor, Councilman Harmatz voting no, cost of hookup to mineral water loopline to revert to cost of labor and material as the same criteria and requirement for domestic water. (d) First reading of CATV Ordinance No. 498, "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Providing For The Granting Of Franchises For Community Antenna Television Systems; Providing Terms":AndCondtioris Fon alie.Operation Of Such Community Antenna Television Systems and Fees Therefore." carried on an unanimous roll call vote on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale. (e) City Manager Thompson to present a review of the request of Mr. A.C. Bell for extension of campground lease for May 10 meeting. NEW BUSINESS (a) Claim for damages against the City of Elsinore of Thomas P. Farrell, denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried unanimously. (b) Claim for Peter Carlson against the City of Elsinore denied and referred to insurance carrier on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale, and carried unanimously. Claims to be reviewed by Attorney. (c) Request of Councilman DePasquale to leave the state May 1 & 2 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (a) Sheriff's Dept. report for March received and filed. (b) Mayor's & Councilman's Institute notice of meeting in Sacramento May 10-12 discussed, with those attending to notify clerk. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M. to executive session on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, car. RECONVENPION Meeting reconvened at 10:15 P. M. (a) The Mayor instructed the City Manager to request the C$ty Attorney to draw. appropriate Ordinance creating the position of Finance Director and defining the duties thereof. (b) On motion of Councilman Cartier, duly seconded by Councilman Harmatz City Manager Thompson was instructed to include the positions of .Steno-Sec'y and Land Use & Planner Tech. with appropriate salaries in the forthcoming budget. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:33 P. M. to next regluar meeting. City Council Meeting (con't) April 26, 1971 Respectfully submitted: ~~~ ~Q Florene Marshall City Clerk Ap roved; Mayor ~~, Note: Study session for the City Council and the ;City Manager scheduled for 6:30 P.iM., Monday, May 10, 1971. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1971 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on May 10,-1971 and was called to order at 7:30 A.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cartier. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: I~arry Cartier, Jerry Harmatz, G4j Perkins and Norman Chaffin. Councilman Frank De Pasquale was absent due to attending the ;Mayors & Councilmen's Institute ih Sacramento. City lManager Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. MINLPTE APPROVAL On motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and. duly carried, the minutes'of Apri_1 26, 1971 were approved as presented. WARRANT APPROVAL 1964 Water Maintenance and Operation Fund checks f~675 thru 679 in the amount of X4,890.75 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, .seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. Seorer Assessment District #1 Bond Fund warrants 130 & 131, $77,021.11, approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. General Fund warrants 3555 thru 3617 in the amount ofy24,225.62 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. PUBLIC HEARIDIGS (a) This being the time for the public hearing on weed abatement, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against the program to be heard. There being no protests written or verbally, the hearing was closed. Weed abatement work to be done with costs to be added to tax roll if property owner does not respond. (b) On motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, the public hearing on rezoning of 4'.2 acres on Joy St. continued for two weeks as no plans submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (a) Request, of Jewish War Veterans for use of City Park on June 13th approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz. Invitation also extended to Council to attend installation of officers on May 16, 1971, 1:30 P. M. at the Israel Center. (b) Sam Koholos requested that some action be taken to provide mineral water at a lesser cost to the users, as M.W. D, water so full of chemicals. City Manager ,Thompson to check with E.V. M. W. D. on excess chemicals. (c) Harlon Gilbertson requested that the City participate in the printing of maps once again. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, carried, City to participate with a minimum of X250 depending on the feasibility of printing between 15 and 25 thousand maps this time. (d) Request was made for upgrading of street signs to which City Manager Thompson replied that negotiations were in process for obtaining the recently adopted street signs and that street sign money budgeted this year would be used to start program. WRITTEN COMnNNICATIONS (a) Application of T.E. Thomas for Guard Dog business license discussed, with Mr. Thomas presenting one of the dogs to the Council and audience. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, business license for Mr. T.E. Thomas' Guard Dog Service approved. (b) Elsinore West Marina request for use of IQeen Jons over the Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day Weekends discussed. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, use of KLeen Jons approved with number allowed to be cleared with City Manager Thompson. Use granted only for the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends. (c) Mayor Chaffin introduced Supervisor Bill Jones to the audience. (d) Mr. Irving Rogers request re, entrance to condominium discussed with City Manager Thompson stating that new intersection. at Main & Lakeshore is under consideration. Lampman & Associates to review plan. (e) City NIanager Thompson to look into Mr. Roger's request re. removal of Union Oil storage tanks. (f) Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and .duly carried, City of Santa Barbara resolution re. opposition to Senate Bi11333 supported by the City of Elsinore. (g) No action taken on the United Autoworkers resolution. (h) City Manager Thompson to review Taxi ordinance as per John Merrifield~s request and report at meeting of May 24. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS (a) Approval of Hazel Cook plans as per Planning Commission recommendation. and stipulations approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Mayor Chaffin voting no. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Ordinance No. 495 "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Re- zoning Certain Real Property From Its Present Zone of R-1 (Single-Family Residence District) to MC (Mobilehome Community District) and Amending Ordinance No. 349." adopted on the second reading by title only on motion Councilman Cartier, secondediHarmatz and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. (b) Ordinance No. 497 "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Adopting a Seal of the City and Repealing Ordinance ATO. 6.° adopted on the second reading by title only on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Harmatz and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. (c) Ordinance No. 498, "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Providing For The Granting of Franchises For Community Antenna Television Systems; Providing Terms and Conditions For The Operation of Such Community Antenna Television Systems and Fees Therefor." adopted on the second reading by title only on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. (d) Resolution No. 1369 declaring. the Council's intention to vacate certain streets located in the Lakeview Estates Subdivision carried on motion Councilman - Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, Date of hearing set for June 14, 1971 at 7:30 P. M. (e) City Attorney Dougherty instructed to prepare an amendment. to Mr. A.C. Bell's lease of city owned property at $500 per year effective with option of 10 years in 1977 and ending in 1987. City Council Meeting (con't) May 10, 1971 NEW BUSINESS (a) Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, City Manager Thompson authorized to contact various water companies re. the possibility of their acting as agents in collecting sewer service fees for Assessment District users. (b) On motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, the proposed ordinance establishing the position of Finance Director adopted on the first reading by title only being "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California, Creating the Position of Director of Finance and Transferring Financial and Accouting Duties From the City Clerk to said Director, Pursuant to Section 40805.5 of the Government Code, of the State of California, and Prescribing the Powers and Duties of Said Director." (c) Mr. Bill Stewart suggested that Council set a time limit on having the Engineers check plans and delays could occur. DEPART:~S`ENTAL REPORTS (a) The April Building Department report was received and filed. (b) The April Public Works report received and filed. COUNCIL RECONfi~~NDATIONS AND REPORTS (a) Councilman Cartier suggested that information be obtained on the possibility of the City leasing the Santa Fe property currently used by the ice house and the parking area adjacent to the Edison Co. thru to Limited. City Manager Thompson to check. (b) Councilman Harmatz inquired about the progress being made on the status of Council committees in other towns and was informed that inquiries are being made. (c) Mayor Chaffin reported that the City is in the NYC summer employement program and that 40 such jobs would be available this summer. (d) Mayor Chaffin thanked Councilman Cartier for his work on the Interstate 15 project and reported that it was very favorable for Elsinore. (ej City Manager Thompson presented the settlement claim of W. Whiteside to the Council. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, carried, Mayor Chaffin authorized to execute settlement on behalf of the City. (f) Supervisor Jones stated he had enjoyed the meeting and would be making occassional visits to the various cities. ADJOURNMENT No further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:13 P. M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, carried. Resp//ectfully submitt/Jed:~ o f~~-e e.<c J ~a~2~''2 Florene Marshall City Clerk Approved: ~~~~ Mayor