HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26, 1971
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on July 26, 1971
and was called to order at 7:30 P. M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman DePasquale.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Frank DePasquale,
Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins, Norm Chaffin. Councilman Larry Cartier absent.
Attorney Dougherty and City Manager Thompson also present.
MINUTE."APPROVAL:
The minutes of the July l2, 1971 regular council meeting were approved on motion
Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS;
City Manager Thompson informed the Council that it is the wish of the Board
of Supervisors to meet jointly with the City of Elsinore and City of Perris
on the 12th of August at King's Inn in Sun City to discuss matters of mutual
concern. Suggested items for the agenda to be in by August 5.
WRITTEN
1. Suggestion of Ruth Smith re. a reclamation center for trash was discussed
with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be contacted for their possible participation
in such a project.
2. ABC application of Robert J. Salas at 16965 Lakeshore Dr. reed for information.
3. Nr. E.J. Carter's letter re. trash pickup rates and Nr. McLaughlin's answer
read for information. Attorney Dougherty to present draft of rate increase
ordinance at next meeting.
4. Senator Cranston's letter re. revenue sharing read and discussed.
5. Manie Moore spoke briefly on the KOA project for the area and proposed
annexation of property to the City. She was instructed to consult City Manager
for directions.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS:
1. Request of Wes Hunt for approval of a Mobilehome Park on Machado Street as
recommended by the Planning Commission was approved on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried with the following
conditions:
1. The property owner shall dedicate the necessary right
of way for Machado Street to a width of 44 feet from
the centerline thereof, in accordance with the Master
Plan of Streets and Highways of the City of Elsinore.
2. The property owner shall install the necessary street
improvements, including concrete curbs, gutters, side-
walks, and drive approaches, and pave from the existing
pavement to the newly installed curb and gutters, and
provide other necessary improvements, facilities and
appurtenances, as required; all in accordance with
City Standards. Improvement plans shall be submitted
for approval by the City Engineer.
3. A 6 foot high decorative block wall shall be installed
around the perimeter of the property. Such wall may be
lowered to 42 inches on the Machado Street frontage and
along both the east and west sides of the property to
the rear lot line of Lot 4 on the one side, and to the
rear lot line of Lot 46 on the other.
4. A recreation building, shown on the site plan, shall
contain a floor area of not less than 25 square feet
per mobilehome space.
5. All mobilehome spaces shall be not less than 40
feet in width.
6. Street surfacing shall be equal in quality to any
local street and shall be a minimum of 2 inches
of AC. Depending upon soil conditions base material
may be required if determined necessary by the City
Engineer.
7. Street widths are approved at 33 foot width -parking
on one side only.
8. Laundry and drying area shall be screened from
exterior visibility.
9. All other provisions of Ordinance No. 410
City of Elsinore shall be complied with.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance No. 500, "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California
Repealing Ordinance No. 331, Ordinance No. 307 and Ordinance No. 267".
was adopted on the second reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded
Councilman DePasquale and duly carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: none
Absent: Councilman Cartier.
2. Ordinance No. 501, "An Ordinance of the City. of Elsinore, California
Amending Sub-Sub-Section G of Sub-Section 5 of Sub-Section 6 of Section P
of Ordinance No. 399 Pertaining to the Licensing of Taxi Cabs" adopted on
the second reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale
and duly carried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: none
Absent: Councilman Cartier
3. Ordinance No. 502, "An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California
Regulating Card Rooms, Providing for Applications for Licenses, Providing
for Fees and Regulating the Operations of Card Rooms and Repealing Ordinances
No. 429 and No. 464, as said Ordinances Pertain to Card Room Operations."
adopted on the second reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman
Perkins and duly serried on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: none
Abstained: Councilman DePasquale.
Absent: Councilman Cartier.
4. Ordinance No. 503, '~An Ordinance of the City of Elsinore, California
Rezoning Certain Real. Property From Its Present Zone R-3(Multiple-Family
Residence District) to C-P ( Commercial Park District) and Amending
Ordinance No. 349." adopted on the second reading on motion Councilman
Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried on the following
roll call vote;
Ayes: Councilmen DePasquale, Harmatz, Perkins, Mayor Chaffin.
Noes: none
Absent: Councilman Cartier.
NEW BUSINESS;
1. Ben Minamide of Lampman and Associates reported on the completion of
the Sewer Assessment District Project, F. Mackenzie Brown concurred that
the work had been completed and. was approved for acceptance at this time, as
City is protected with the filing of Notice of Completion. Motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, Change
Order 1 thru 6 acknowledged and ratified. Motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried, that based on the City Engineer's
report all work relating to Assessment District No. 1 performed by the
contractor, Edmond J. Vadnais, has been completed to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer, the work and improvement is hereby accepted and the City
Engineer is hereby directed to record a notice of completion and acceptance
in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County.
2. City Manager Thompson explained the delay in the preparation of the
preliminary budget and stated that he hoped to have it in the Councils
hands by the end of the week, and also that preliminary review would indicate
the same tax rate for the coming year.
3. On motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly
carried, City Manager Thompson authorized to execute memorandum of agreement
with the Public Employees Association of Riverside County re. Wages and health
plan.
4. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried,
weed abatement charges unpaid to date to be added to tax roll.
5. Best, Best & Krieger letter re. Downtown Camping read and discussed, with
Mr. DeWolfe to be notified that Mr. Sommer was given the alternative to submit
a different plan for fencing but .has not yet done so.
6. Division of Highways letter re. Tentative Tract #4233 read and discussed
with Nr. DePasquale to contact Division of Highways before final map is accepted.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. The Sheriff's Dept. report for 527 thru 623 received and filed.
COUNCILMAN RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
1. Councilman DePasquale presented the Council with brief cases from Italy
and gave a descriptive talk on his recent trip.
2. Councilman Harmatz suggested a meeting with the lake perimeter property
owners and the Council to work out a solution to prevent contamination of
the lake. August 11, 1871 at 12:00 noon was set as the date and time for
a meeting to possibly form an organization and gather information on solutions
to the lake problems. Meeting to be held at the Old Post Office Bldg.
3. Councilman Harmatz reported on attending the MAPA meeting in Riverside and
reported that funds could be made available for different projects in the City
of Elsinore. Councilman Perkins suggested the possibility of obtaining ~Eunds
for the development of drainage ditch park.
4. Mayor Chaffin congratulated Walt Iyell for his 35 years of service to
Southern California Edison Co. and his coming retirement.
5. Mayor Chaffin reminded the Council of the League of California Cities
convention in San Francisco Sept. 26-2g and stated that further information
would be forthcoming.
6. Mayor Chaffin anhounced that everyone is invited to the .Senior League
Playoffs on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 2g-3o-31.
7. Mayor Chaffin requested that all Councilmen have Council agenda items
in by the-noon Thursday deadline, as agendas are getting out of line with
last minute items.
8. Mayor Chaffin stated that several calls had been received on the water.
Supt. Simpson .reported on the situation and stated that all water lines were
being flushed to relieve the eater users from the stale water taste deposited
in the lines by the E.V. M. W. D. supply last week.
9. Mayor Chaffin also extended his congratulations and welcome to Mr. Ro
Gardner of the Valley Sun.
10. Councilman DePasquale reported he had received calls of protest on the
motorcycles racing after midnight. Discussion held, with Mr. Paschal to be
contacted and an eleven o'clock deadline suggested with operating requirements
to be looked into
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned 10:05 P. M. on motion Councilman ,DePasquale, seconded Council-
man Perkins and duly carried:
Respetfully submitted; Ap oved•
Florene Marsha 1 ~~~~~~
City Clerk of the City of Elsinore Mayor