HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-26-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 26, 1971
The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on October 26, 1971
and was called to order at 7;30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman De Pasquale.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: Larry Cartier, Frank
Depasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City Manager
Thompson, and Attorney Dougherty also present..
I MINUTE:.APPROVAL
The minutes of October 12, 1971 were approved as presented on motion Councilman
DePasquale, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
This being the time for the public hearing on the rezoning of Dr. Cromwell's
property from R-1 and:.:R-3 to C-P, Mayor Chaffin asked for those for and against
to be heard. There being no protests the hearing was closed. Attorney Dougherty
to prepare ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Chaffin asked that the subject of refuse collection be taken up at this
time since so many in the audience were there for this one item. Mayor Chaffin
offered for consideration at this time the recommendation that the City maintain
refuse service for the entire city with commercial accounts going to bin service
with private contracting. Tentative rate for single family dwelling to be $1.65
with commercial based on cost for time and volume. Annexed areas to be served by
city pickup as soon as cleared by legal opinion. Motion Councilman Cartier,
seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried with Councilman De Pasquale voting no,
that the recommendations of the .Mayor be adopted to be effective Jan. 1, 1972 with
resolution setting rates to be adopted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Bob Davis requested the Council to give consideration to his leasing the
skating rink. He proposed to roof the rink and .install a hardwood floor. After
much discussion, motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman De~asquale and
duly carried that the City give consideration to leasing skating rink to Mr.
Davis subject to the City obtaining lease from State and obtaining their requirements
on the operation of the rink.
2. Mr. Carter read his letter of Oct. 19, 1971 re. the police services, crimes,
etc. Councilman DePasquale reported he had visited the.Perris Police Dept. and
had an informal report. Mayor Chaffin asked that Councilman De Pasquale have the
information prepared and in the office for inclusion on the next agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mrs. Peterson's complaint re. Acacia street discussed, with City Manager
Thompson reporting that street maintenance work is being done regularly.
2. Dept. of Parks & Recreation letter re. valves read for information of Council.
Mr. Carter spoke emphatically on the letter with motion Councilman Cartier. seconded
Councilman Perkins that Mr. Carter's debate be terminated, duly carried with
Councilman DePasquale voting no and Councilman Harmatz abstaining.
3. ABC application of Mr. Gonzalez for the Lake Elsinore Country Club read for
information.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
The Planning Commission recommendations for the granting of conditional use permit
to Mr. Ben Fleming were discussed and revised. Several from the audience asked
questions pertaining to the operation of the track. Motion Councilman DePasquale,
seconded Councilman Harmatz and carried unanimously the following conditions be
imposed on the conditional use permit for Mr. Fleming.
1. The development of the plans should conform substantially with that
as shown on the Plot Plan.
2. All motorized vehicles used upon the trails shall be equipped with
spark arresters and unaltered, commercially manufactured mufflers
emitting a sound not greater than a decibel rating of g0 at 75 feet.
3. Two-wheel vehicles shall be restricted to one (1) rider only.
4. A 4 ft. high, 4-strand, barbed wire fence shall be erected around
the perimeter of the property where topography requires and appropriate
signs depicting, "Private Property" and "No Trespassing" to be placed
at no greater than 300 feet apart.
5. Metal or carved wooden signs, 6" by 12" shall be placed at 200 foot
intervals to designate the trails. Riders shall use marked trails only.
6. Trails shall be treated to reduce dust and erosion and shall be maintained __
continuously as such. ~,
7. All driveways and parking areas shall be graded and compacted and treated
with penetrating oil or chemical treatment to prevent dust from __'
arising.
8. The permittee shall provide adequate policing patrol of trails, supervision
and crowd control within the grounds at all times.
g. No activities involving motorized vehicles shall be permitted before
one hour after sunrise or after one-half hour before sunset.
10. Prior to the commencement of any of the operations permitted hereby,
the permittee shall obtain and have in full force and effect at all
times thereafter during use under this permit, a policy of bodily
injury and property damage liability insurance, the minimum limits of
which policy shall be as follows:
$100,000.00 for bodily injury to at~y one person;
$500,000.00 for bodily injury to any one accident;
$50,000.00 for property damage liability.
Certificates showing that said insurance is in full force and effect
shall be presented to the City Clerk of the City of Elsinore. Renewal
Certificates shall be furnished to assure continuity of coverage as
long as the operations may continue.
11. No trail located within 660 ffet of arty street, highway, or county
road shall be visible therefrom. No trail shall be located. nearer
than 300 feet from the property line or less than 660 feet from any
existing residence.
12. Within six (6) months from the date of approval by the City Council,
Riverside Street (a county road) from Highway 74 to and fronting
the property shall be oiled and maintained. Paving in conformance
with County Road Dept. Standard 107 shall be considered after a
period of two (2) years operation.
13• The property owner shall offer to convey the necessary rights-of-way
for the widening of Riverside Street and Wasson Canyon Road, in
accordance with the Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways of the
County of Riverside and the City of Elsinore.
14. In the event the use permitted hereby ceases operation for a period
of one (1) year ormore, the permit shall become null and void.
15. In the event the Conditional Use Permit Provisions are not fulfilled
within one (1) year after date of approval, it shall become null and
void and have no effect whatsoever.
16. This Conditional Use Permit is to be re-evaluated by appropriate public
hearing at the end of a five (5) year period.
17. Any public or private nusance complaint shall cause a consideration
for termination and~or denial of continued operation.
18. Arty violation of the above conditions will be grounds for giving
notice to the permittee to show cause why the conditional use permit
should not be terminated.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
On motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and dxly carried,
Ordinance No. 506 to be read by title only on the second reading.
ORDINANCE N0. 506 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF DISASTER RELIEF IN THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 409 AND ORDINANCE N0. 428, adopted on the second
reading on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESSS
1. Resolution No. 1388, A Resolution of Acceptance of Tract No. 4267 and
authorizing recordation thereof unanimously carried on motion Councilman
Cartier, seconded Councilman De Pasquale.
2. Business license application of the Pioneer Women for a rummage license approved
on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman De Pasquale and duly
carried with the provision that all merchandise be within building.
3. Business license application of Elsinore Motors to locate at Hwy 71 &
Central Avenue approved on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman
Harmatz and duly carried.,
4. VTN evaluation of street improvement projects, discussed. No action taken
at this time. Councilman Harmatz suggested that property owners be urged to
participate in projects and more streets could be improved at one time.
5. Request of Western United Builders, Inc. for waiver of sidewalks, curbs and.
gutters discussed. In lieu of improvements at this time, cash bond to be paid
to City for future improvements on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman
De Pasquale and duly carried.
6. On motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried,
City Mara ger Thompson authorized to purchase suitable backhoe for City Public
Works Dept. at a cost not to exceed $7,000.
7, VTN authorized and directed to prepare a feasibility study of street
improvement projects within 60 days.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
The Clerks and Treasurers September reports were received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried.
Respec~tful~lJy submitted:
Florene Marshall
City G1erk
A proved:
Mayor
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