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REGULAR MELTING11OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor
Byrnes at 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by
George Madsen, Senior Project Engineer.
ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEN PRESENT: Rov L. Byrnes, Mayor
Edward S. Chermak
John Gammell
James K. Weathers
COUNCILMEN ABSENT : James F. Thorpe (seated
at 7:05)
STAFF PRESENT: Donald G. Weidner, City Manager
George Madsen, Senior Project Engineer
William Murphy, Director of Public Works
James Okazaki, City Attorney
John O'Sullivan, Director of Finance
David Smith, Director of Planning
Jo Bennitt, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There being no amendments or corrections offered, Mayor Byrnes
ordered
approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11,
1974, as
submitted.
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Chermak,
and unanimously carried by an affirmative roll -call vote of all Council-
men present, that all Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
1. WORLD REPAIR AGREEMENT RENEWAL
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman
Gammell, and unanimously carried to approve an "Extension of Lease
Agreement for Portion of Public Works Facility" for an extension to
and including December 31, 1974 for the existing Agreement with
World Repair, and to authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement
Extension on behalf of the City.
2. AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Council had before them the City Manager's Memorandum of March 7,
1974, which was augmented orally by the Public Works Director, who
recommended that the Agreement be amended to provide for maintenance
only as needed for the Banks along Avenida de la Vista.
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Chermak,
and unanimously carried to accept a proposed agreement with Wilkinson
Landscape Maintenance Company to provide landscape services for the
Corner of Junipero Serra Road for $85.00 monthly, and Rio Oso Park for
$150.00 monthly. (Avenida de la Vista Banks will be handled by purchase
order on an as -needed basis.) ,
3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DEL OBISPO IMPROVEMENTS•
It was moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Weathers,
and unanimously carried to approve Plans and Specifications for Del
Obispo Street Improvements from Los Rios Street to Camino Capistrano
(AHFP No. 686), and to authorize the advertisement for sealed bids to
be received at 11:00 a.m. on April 2, 1974.
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ORDINANCES. RESOLUTIONS
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I. RESOLUTION NO, 74-3--11-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OI' SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS Or TiIE
COMMUNITY COUNSELING CL14TEIZ TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO was read by title
by the City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Gammell, and
unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 74-3-11-1.
COMMUNTICATIONS - WRITTEN
1. FROM.GORDON STRACITAN RE ANTI -LITTER ORDINANCE
Following a brief discussion, it was determined that this is an
ongoing problem, and staff was directed to work with newspaper and ^,
pamphlet distributors to control the problem.
2. CLAIM OF CRAIG
It was moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Gaimnell,
and unanimously carried to deny the Claim of ?sirs. Roderick S. Craig,
31281 Paseo Olivos, December 3, 1973, for Sewer Backup Damage, and
to refer said claim to the City's insurance carrier, in accordance with
Alternate No. 2 of the Public Works Director's Memorandum of March 7,1974.
3. REQUEST TO BLOCK CALLS DEL CAMPO FOR STREET DANCE
Pursuant to the request of Susan J. Cummings, President, Mission
Glen Homeowners' Association, it was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded .
by Councilman Chermak, and unanimously carried to approve in principle
and to direct the Director of Public Works to work out details for'this
specific request and to draw up guidelines for future action by Council.
4. FROM I{ORD INDUSTRIES RE REJECTION OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A brief discussion pointed up the difficulty of developing the site
located on Camino Capistrano at the San Juan Creek Road off -ramp. The
situation is further complicated by a proposed street widening and re-
alignment. The Council expressed that it was not their function to
initiate development decisions on private property.
However, Staff was directed to advise the apellant with respect to the
proper procedure for filing a formal appeal from the decision of the
Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
The Director of Planning's March 11, 1974 Staff Report with respect
to Planning Commission Actions was ordered received and filed.
ADMINISTRATIVE
1. CALLE ASPERO IMPROVEMENTS COST ESTIMATE
Richard McMechan, 31841 Paseo Alto Plano, stated that the urgency
in this matter has passed, and requested that the matter be further de-
ferred for exploration of additional alternatives. Staff was directed
to arrange.for a meeting with the concerned property owners.
There being no objections, it was so ordered.
2. VIA SERRA ROAD RIGHT OF WAY FELINQUISHMENT
There being no action requested, Notice of Intent by the State
Department of Transportation to Relinquish to the City the Right -of -
Way on Via Serra Road (07 -Ora -5) was received and filed.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT -DEED: AVENIDA AEROPUERTO CROSSING
Pursuant to the City Engineer's Recommendation of February 12, 1974,
it was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Chermak, and -
unanimously carried to accept the easement -deed. as executed and sub- �
mitted and to authorize the City Clerk to record same (Crossing No. 231.3
(2.198.8 -Avenida Aeropuerto-Santa Fe Railway): and further, to authorize
the expenditure of $150.00 to reimburse Santa Fe for a portion of their
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preparation and processing costs.
4. CAMINO CAPISTRANO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
There being no objections, the Finance Director's March 11, 1974
Interim Report on Financing of City Share of Camino Capistrano Im-
provement District was ordered received and filed.
5. WAIVER OF CONDITIONS - STRAUB INDUSTRIAL PARK
Pursuant to the Public Works Director's Memorandum of March 7, 1974,
it was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Gammell,
and unanimously carried to accept the conditions set forth therein,
and to relieve the developer of full paving, curb, gutter, sidewalk
and street lighting on Camino Capistrano. (Alternate 2).
6. SURPLUS FCD PARCEL - TRABUCO CREEK CHANNEL
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Chermak
and unanimously carried to approve Alternate 2 to direct_ Staff to indi-
cate to the County the City's interest in said property and to advise
them of the City's desire to enter into a rent-free lease in order to
transfer the property to the City for use in the City's parks system,
as recommended in the Planning Director's Staff Report of March 11, 1974.
7. PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE TRANSIT CORRIDORS STUDY
It was moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman Weathers,
and unanimously carried to direct staff to appear at the TRANSIT DISTRICT
Public Hearing in Santa Ana on March 18, 1974 and to testify in support
of a transit corridor system throughout Orange County with particular
emphasis upon the need for transit facilities to be provided in the
shortest time frame possible, and that these transit facilities should
be coordinated with the communities in the south Orange County area,
and should be able to provide them with satisfactory access to employ-
ment and recreation centers in the north county.
8. SCHOOL SITE - ORTEGA HIGHWAY
In accordance with the City Manager's oral request, this matter
was deferred to the Regular Meeting of March 25, 1974.
9. SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING DATES
There being no objections, the Mayor directed that public hearings
be set for March 25, 1974, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers for
the following projects:
1. Rezone 73-111
2. Rezone 73-119
3. EIR 74-1
4. Amendment to Master Plan of Drainage (with reference to fees)
10. AMENDMENT OF BUDGET FOR SERRA PROJECT COMMITTEE NO. 5
RESOLUTION NO. 74-3-11-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A NEW PLANNING•BUDGET FOR THE
SOUTH EAST REGIONAL RECLAMATION AUTHORITY (SERRA) PROJECT COMMITTEE
NO. 5, AMENDING THE 1973-74 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FISCAL BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF SAID FUNDS was read by title by
the City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman Weathers,
and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 74-3-11-2.
11. 1911 ACT DELINQUENCIES
There being no questions or objections, the City Treasurer's
March 4, 1974 Report on 1911 Act Delinquencies was ordered received
and filed.
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STAFF REPORTS
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1. PLANNING - Received and filed
2. PUBLIC WORKS - Received and filed
3. FINANCE - Received and filed
4. CITY ENGINEER
PROGRESS REPORT: CASITAS CAPISTRANO STROM DRAIN - Received and filed
PROGRESS REPORT: CASITAS CAPISTRANO STORM DRAIN - Received and filed
WARRANTS
It was moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, and
unanimously carried to approve payment of the warrants through March 5,
1974, as set forth in the List of Demands dated March 11, 1974, being
No. 3054 through 3135 in the total amount of $173,991.52.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. Councilman Gammell commented on the less -than -satisfactory condition
of the surface of the Ortega Highway and asked that a letter to the State
requesting immediate patching be dispatched as soon as possible.
2. Mayor Byrnes stated that the City of Fountain Valley has, reportedly,
received a gasoline allocation of 80% of its 1972 supply. He asked
that Staff make a determination if 1972 is the base year for the present
allocation, and if so, that a resolution protesting this discriminatory
practice in terms of San Juan Capistrano's rapid -growth pattern, be pre-
pared for the next Regular Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 8:07
12, 1974, in the City Council Chambers.
the Ci
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p.m. to 7:00 p.m., March
nes, M.D., Mayor of
f San Juan Capistrano
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