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Home My WebLink About09-27,10-12-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1871 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on September 27, 1871 and was called to order at 7;30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Chaffin. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Norman Chaffin. Councilman DePasquale absent due to League of California Cities Convention in San Francisco. City Manager Thompson alos in attendance. Attorney Dougherty absent. I MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of September 13 and September 17, 1871 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Clark Collins explained the Job Placement Center program and requested City participation in the amount of $33.33 per month toward the rent. Motion Councilman Harmatz that the City participate in the rent died for the lack of a second. More information to be obtained before definite action isstaken. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Request of Nrs. Yolanda Colombo for extension of time to improve her property discussed. Bldg. Inspector Boyes presented pictures of the property in question and explained that time had been granted to Mrs. Colombo previously and nothing was done. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier request denied with Bldg. Code requirements for demolition to be enforced, duly carried on a roll call vote. 2. Mr. Eugene J. Carter's request for City participation on Senior Citizens rent discussed, with letter to be sent to Park Board stating that it is the City's position that no rent should be charged. 3. Mr. Elzgene J. Carter's request to have United Nations flay poster hung in City Hall approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 4. City of Pacifica resolution read for information. 5. Request of the Sahara Dunes for renewal of their cardroom license approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 6. Request for transfer of wrecking yard license on Mihthorn St. to Mr. Carl Schneider approved on motion Councilman Cariter, seconded 6ouncilman Perkins and duly carried. 7. Business license application of Mr. Tobin and Mrs, deNise at 2080 Railroad Avenue approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried with the stipulation that all-merchandise be inside building. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS 1. Public hearing for pre-zoning of Dr. Cromwell's property set for October 26th at 7:30 PM. 2. Planning Commission recommendation re. fencing requirements discussed. After much discussion, it was decided that .Attorney would prepare ordinance stipulating "Fences shall be constructed on side and rear adjoining property lines. Said fences shall be a minimum of five (5) feet in height, constructed of non-combust- ible materials, except corrugated metal and if of wire, shall be considered with a landscaping plan which provides buffering. A 42" minimum wall shall also be required along property frontage." UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 505, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 366 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO "MINOR. LAND DIVISION", to be read by title only on the second reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. Ordinance No. 505 adopted on the second reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Cartier, Harmatz and Mayor Pro Tem Perkins. NOES; none ABSENT; Councilman DePasquale, Mayor Chaffin 2. City Manager Thompson gave a report on the rubbish collection charges and various recommendations. After much discussion, matter tabled until full council is present. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 1384 approving Annexation #19, Fleming, adopted on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. 2. Resolution No. 1385, approving Annexation #20, Welty,, adopted on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried. 3. Purchase of sewer pump approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 4, Installation of a heating and air conditioning unit in City Hall for a bid of $2,000 approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Sheriff's Dept. report for the period of '7/22 thru 8/18 accepted and filed. COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS 1. Councilman Harmatz requested that consideration be given to the possible purchase of the Harmatz-Reed Building for a City Hall Annex. 2. Councilman Cartier reported that first concern is for improving streets before consideration given to community building, etc. ADJOURNMENT BTo further business appearing, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. Respectfully submit ed: ~~~u~~ Florene Marshall City Clerk A proved Mayor /Y'/// CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1971 The City. Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on October 12, 1971 and was called to order'at 7;30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Attorney Dougherty. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present. were: Jerry Harmatz, Frank DePasquale, Cy Perkins and Norman Chaffin. Councilman Larry Cartier absent. City Manager Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of the September 27, 1971 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Perkins, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. WARRENT APPROVAL 1964 Water Maintenance & Operation checks 708 through 711 in the amount of $9,124.74 and General Fund ~tabtents 3918 through 3975 in the amount of $11,899.97 were approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mrs. Yolanda Colombo requested the Council to reconsider her request for permission to restore the partial structure and allow construction to proceed on her property. After much discussion, motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins that Mrs. Colombo be granted (a) 45 days to present final plans, obtain permits and post completion bond, (b) six (6) month's to complete exterior of building, (c) nine (g) month's to complete building for occupancy, with the stipula- tion that at any time requirements are not met, the Building ffspector is authorized to proceed with demolition as per Building Code, duly carried, Councilman Harm~tz's motion to amend original motion and delete the completion bond required died for the lack of a second. 2. Nrs. Ann Mathews extended an invitation to those in attendance to attend the Elsinore Valley Democractic meeting at the Elementary School on October 21 to hear Dr. Sheridan Speak on Unification... WRTTTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Elsinore Union High School request for permission to hold their Homecoming Parade on Nov. 12, 1971 approved on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. 2. LAFC notice of public hearing read for information. 3. PUC notice of hearing read for information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Proposed Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF DISASTER RELIEF IN THE CTPY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 409 AND ORDINANCE N0. 428" to be read by title only on the first reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. proposed ordinance passed on the first reading on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. 2. This being the time for the public hearing on the request of KOA to rezone their property, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to be hear. Mrs. Earbour, Mamie Moore, Mr. Yetter, Mr. French and Jerry Riddle spo~Ce in favor of the project. There being no protests, the hearing was closed at 8:30 P.M. with the Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance. 3. This being the time for the Public Hearing on the request of Reed and Harmatz to rezone their property, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against to be heard. Mr. Addison Moore spoke in favor of the rezoning. There being no protests, the hearing was closed at 8:32 P.M. .Attorney to prepare necessary ordinance. NEW EUSINESS 1. Mrs. Friedman complained of business activities in a residential district on Peck Street and was assured that matter would be taken care of. 2. Request of KOA to annex to the Sewer Assessment District discussed. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carded, Resolution No. 1386, A RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE, adopted. Charges to be as per fee schedule. 3. Request of Dr. Cromwell to annex his property to the Sewer Assessment District, excluding the golf course portion discussed. Resolution No. 1387, A RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE, adopted on motion Councilman Depasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. 4. City of Hope application for a thrift shop license at 154 N. Main Street, Approved on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried, with the stipulation that all merchandise be within building. 5. VTN agreement for engineering services carried unanimously on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins. City Manager Thompson then introduced Mr. Walt Hamilton and Mr. Joe Pendergast to the Council and audience. 6. City Manager Thompson inquired of Mayor Chaffin if there was any additional information on the Job Placement Center. Mayor Chaffin reported that as of now, Mr. Collins and he had nat been able to get together on all the details. 7. City Manager Thompson reported he had many inquiries on the possibility of naming the Little League Eallfie•ld in honor of Walt Swick. Motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman DePasquale, and duly carried, Little League Eallfield to be marred in honor of Walk Swick with appropriate sign to be installed. Sign to also be placed at Matich Field. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1. September Euilding Dept. report received and filed. 2. September Public Works report received and filed. COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS 1. Councilman DePasquale reported on the League of California Cities Convention in San Francisco. He particulary expressed his interest in a small town police dept. and reported he had talked with several who had contracted with Sheriff's Dept. and thereafter re-established own dept. Councilman DePasquale requested a break down on the needs of a dept, and was informed that this information was contained in first ~, budget package. Councilman DePasquale. to report back on his investigation into costs. 2. Councilman Harmatz suggested that a-good way to supplement City income for needed revenue would be the formation of an insurance company to keep the millions of dollars from going out of town for premiums. He also suggested the selection of a high school boy to put through dental or medical school with the stipulation that upon graduation: he return to Elsinore to practice. 3, Councilman Perkins reported he felt the Sheriff°s Dept. was doing a good job and that the first concern of the council should be the drilling of a well to assure a good water supply and that possibly at next meeting he would make just such a motion. 4. Mayor Chaffin suggested that the parking space in front of City Hall be so marked as to allow 10 or 15 minute parking for the paying of city bills. 5. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the status of the street signs and was informed by the City Manager that 46 signs had been received and would be installed as soon as work schedule permits. 6. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the status of a public address system for the Council Chambers and was informed by City Manager Thompson that he was obtaining figures. on a unit which would include'a tape recorder, 7. Mayor Chaffin proclaimed Sunday, October 24, 1971 as United Nations Day. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P,M, on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Respe~ctfu~lly submitte Florene Marshall City Clerk C%~ Agga~d :~ Mayor ,