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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-22-1971 City Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 197 1 The City Council of the City of Elsinore met in regular session November 22, 197.1 and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Chaffin presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Harmatz. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmem present were: Larry Cartier, Frank De Pasquale, Jerry Harmatz, Cy Perkins and Mayor Norman Chaffin. City Manager Thompson and Attorney Dougherty also present. MINUTE APPROVAL The minutes of November 8, 1971 were approved as presented on motion Councilman Harmatz, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mildred Basiger was re-appointed to the County Library Board on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 2. John Nohra presented a flag to the City of Elsinore, on behalf of Senator John V. Tunney,•which had flown over the Capitol. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. No action taken on the Recreation S Park District request to declare the out- flow ditch a W-1 (water-shed) area, as City Manager Thompson explained that the present building code requirements cover this problem. !ContacE to be made with Flood Control District on the possibility of this ditch being included in the flood control program. 2. Public Utility Commission notices of Public hearings re. Southern California Edison Co. rate increase proposal read for information. 3: Request of Mr. F.G. Perkins for the closing of Como St. discussed. Attorney to prepare Resolution of Intention. Mr. Perkins request for consideration of Ordinance requiring undergrounding of utilities in the vicinity of airports discussed, with City Manager Thompson reporting he had contacted the League of California Cities for their proposed underground utility ordinance and would get in touch with the City Attorney and work out details for such an ordinance for the City of Elsinore. 4. Motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier, and duly carried, a maximum of $100 to be donated to the Historical Society to assist in the installation of proper lighting for the museum. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. The second reading of Ordinance No. 507, 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 (MUTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) TO C-P (COMMERCIAL PARK DISTRICT) AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 349, to be read by title only on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Ordinance No. 507 adopted on the second reading on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and carried on an unanimous roll call vote. 2. Proposed ordinance re. Swartz property, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT ZONE OF R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT) TO M-C (MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY DISTRICT) AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 349, was read by title only on the first reading on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Perkins and duly carried. Proposed Ordinance re. Swartz property carried on the first reading on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale: 3. Proposed ordinance re. Cromwell rezoning, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT ZONE OF R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT ), R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT), C ( COMMERCIAL DISTRICTZ TO C-P (COMMERCIAL PARK DISTRICT) AND AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 349, was read by title only on the first reading on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. Proposed Ordinance re. Cromwell rezoning carried on the first reading on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and carried unanimously. 4. Proposed ordinance re. Reed and Harmatz rezoning, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RE20NING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT ZONE OF C-1 (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)AND C-R (COMMERCIAL RECREATION DISTRICT) AND R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT) TO C-P (COMMERCIAL PARK DISTRICT) AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 349, was read by title only on, the first reading on motion Councilman DePasquale, seconded Councilman Cartier and duly carried with Council- man Harmatz abstaining. Proposed ordinance re. Reed and Harmatz rezoning adopted on the first reading on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried on a roll call vote with Councilman Harmatz abstaining. NEW BUSINESS 1. VTN engineers authorized to review mineral water system on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 2. Resolution of Acceptance of deed re. El Toro Road accepted and authorized to be recorded on motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman DePasquale and duly carried. 3. City Manager Thompson inquired if it were the Council's wish to negotiate with Union Oil Co. on the purchase or trade of the bulk plant property on Main St. City Manager Thompson to contact Union Oil and negotiate details. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS The Sheriff's Dept. report for 9/16 thru 16/13/71 accepted and filed. COUNCILMAN RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS J<. Councilman Cartier inquired about the status of the bridge on Riverside Or. and was informed that the material is on order and work will begin as soon as it is delivered. He also inquired about the possibility of having the dump open on weekends. City Manager Thompson to contact County Road Dept. re. the dump operation. 2. Councilman DePasquale inquired about the benches being removed from the downtown area. Motion ,:::Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried with Councilman DePasquale voting no, City Manager Thompson to relocate benches and write to businessmen who removed benches that it is not their right or privilege to remove City property and it shouldn't, happen again. 3. Councilman Harm~~tz inquired about the progress of the street improvement program with VTN. fir. Joe Pendergast informed Councilman Harmatz that report should be ready for the meeting of Dec. 13. Councilman Harmatz also suggested .that additional revenues would be thought of for the City. 4. Mayor Chaffin inquired about the refuse report. City Attorney Dougherty to have opinion for next meeting. 5. Attorney Dougherty reported on the lawsuit filed by Laborers International Union. He suggested that in order to avoid suit, the City should amend the Plumbing Code ordinance as the City of Riverside did. Ordinance to be prepared. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:57 P.M. on .motion Councilman Cartier, seconded Councilman Harmatz and duly carried. Respectfully submitted: roved: ~~~~~.~~ City Clerk Mayor