HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-08-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1971
ThegCity Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session on November 8,
1971;and 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
DePasquale; Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City Manager
Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The minutes of the October 26, 1971 regular council meeting were approved as
presented on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly
carried.
WARRANT APPROVAL
1964 Water Maintenance ~ Operation fund warrants 715 thru 719 in the amouht of
$3,807.59 and General Account warrants 3991 thru 4039 in the amount of $15,144.02
were approved for payment on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman
Cartier and duly carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. On motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried,
Mayor Chaffin to communicate with Mr. Swarner that it is the City's wish to
deposit the funds left to the City by Mr. Adolph Korn in a special account for a
civic center project since there is no nursing home if the Court will approve.
2. Motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried; VTN
authorized to investigate the feasibility and costs involved for extending the
sewer line at Heald and Chaney.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Mayor Chaffin read the County article regarding the granting of holidays to
County employees and requested the Council to take similar action. Motion
Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried, Friday,
December 24, 1971 and Friday, December 31, 1971 declared holidays for City
employees.
2. ABC transfer application for Sahara Dunes read for information.
3. The summons of the Laborers Internation Union of North America, Local 1184,
Travis Coleman, Jessie W. Thomas vs. City of Hemet, City of Elsinore, Norman
Chaffin, etc. referred to City Attorney on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded
Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Kaar Electronics proposal for communication system discussed. Councilman
Cartier suggested that City Manager Thompson obtain other bids on various systems
before action is taken.
2. City Manager Thompson to negotiate with Swift, Cringle, Jordan /: Co. for
auditing services not to exceed $2,000.
3. First reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING.
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT ZONE OF R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT) AND R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) TO C-P (COMMERCIAL
PARK DISTRICT) AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 349, to be by title only on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried.
First reading of Ordinance adopted on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded
Councilman DePasquale and carried on an unanimous roll call vote.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Sheriff's Dept. report for the period of Aug. 19 - Sept. 15, 1971, October
Building Dept. report and Clerks & Treasurers October reports received and
filed.
COUNCILMAN RECOMMENDATIONS ~ REPORTS
1. Councilman DePasquale reported he had inventoried the Police Dept. and asked
several questions. Mayor Chaffin requested that.Councilman OePasquale include
information in overall report.
Councilman DePasquale reminded the Council of the Veterans Day Parade on Sat.,
Nov. 13th.
2. Councilman Marmatz inquired about the status of a finance director and was
informed that an interview is scheduled for this week.
I 3. Councilman Perkins reported that a closer watch should be kept on improvements
for trailer parks and such, as he is having a problem with power poles in the line
of the flight pattern to runways.
4. Councilman Cartier reported on the 1-15 meetings and stated that City Manager
Thompson had been appointed to a steering committee. Confirmation of Freeway
route should be forthcoming shortly.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. on motion
Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Marmatz and duly carried.
Respectfully submitted:
City Clerk
Ap roved:
Mayor