HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 1971
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on August 23, 1971
ahd was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Cartier.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank
De Pasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Norman Chaffin. Attorney Dougherty
and City Manager Thompson also present.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of August 9, 1971 were approved as presented on motion Councilman
Harmatz; seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried..
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mrs. Chappel requested a waiver of the 20 foot dedication on Spring. Street
for their proposed market. After much discussion, motion Councilman Harmatz,
seconded Councilman Perkins .and duly carried, request denied.
2. Request of John Nohra for authorization and approval to permit a Veteran`s
Day Parade on November 13 and a Christmas:- Parade on December 4 approved on
motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried.
WRTPTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Division of Highways letter re. Section 256 read for information.
2. League of California Cities notice of meeting read for information.!
3. Elsinore 500 request for advertising discussed as funds all donated to
Chamber. of Commerce to cover such requests.,
4. Southern California Edison Co. notice of hospitality room at League
convention read for information.
5. Claim of Elsinore Naval & Military Academy for reimbursement for fire
sprinkler system denied on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman
Cartier and carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
September 13, 1971 at 7:30 P. M. was the date and time set for the second
public hearing on the Swartz request to rezone property from R-1 to M-C.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Manager Thompson read a report of the refuse collection rates and
proposed bid of Ridriguez Disposal Co. for contracting service. Jim McGowen
spoke on behalf of a group of citizens and asked for comparative figures as
citizens want their own refuse service. Discussion followed. Motion Council-
man Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and carred unanimously, study to be
made of current refuse service with overtime expense authorized for preparation
of report. Report to be presented at meeting of September 27, 1971.
2. Attorney Dougherty reported on the proposed ordinance re. handbills and
recommended that copies be distributed for Council's consideration at next
meeting. Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Carter spoke re. the proposed ordinance
and its effect on the citizens. Mayor Chaffin urged those interested to
obtain a copy of the ordinance prior to the next meeting so as to be informed
on what is being considered.
3. Minor Land Division ordinance to be considered at meeting of Sept. 13.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request of Building Inspector Boyes for the demolition of two houses
to be processed by Attorney and inspector for proper action.
2. Request is purchase truck for use of Fire Department and Street Department
discussed. M tion Councilman DePasquale, seconded":Councilman Perkins, and
duly-carried, purchase of truck for $6,060, subject to check of service
record approved.
3. Resolution No. 1381 setting .the tax rate for the 1971-72 fiscal year at
$1.40 per $100 assessed valuation adopted on motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Harmatz and carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
4. Preliminary budget discussion of the 1971-72 budget set for Wednesday,
August 25, 1971 at 6:30 P. M.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Sheriff's Dept. report for June 24 thru July 21, 1971 received and filed.
COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
1. Councilman DePasquale to check on details of Nov. 13 parade and see if
flag dedication ceremonies can be arranged in conjunction therewith.
Resolution accepting flag as official flag of the city to be presented at
that time.
2. Mayor Chaffin commented on the water situation through out the City.
Letter to be sent to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District urging action
to correct the quality of the water purchased.
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ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz, the meeting adjourned
to an executive session at 9:50 P. M., motion unanimously carried.
RECONVENPION
The meeting reconvened at 11;25 P.M. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded
Councilman Harmatz, duly carried, VTN Corporation engaged as Engineering firm
for the City of Elsinore, effective Oct. 1, 1971 on a $100 per month fee.
Present firm of Lampman & Associates to be so notified.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, the
meeting adjourned at 11:38 P. M.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
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Mayor