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JULY 191 1971
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL - CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano was called to order at 7:06 PM by Mayor Thomas A. Forster.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given
by Mr. T. J. Meadows.
ROLL CALL
1. The Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present:
William A. Bathgate, Edward S. Chermak, Josh Gammell, James F. Thorpe
and Thomas A. Forster,
2. Memos received from Director of Finance and City Administrator
regarding correction of minutes of May 10th, Warrants section. Council-
man Bathgate moved that the minutes of May 10, 1971, read as follows:
"Councilman Bathgate moved to approve warrants numbered 5926 through
6066 in the amount of $138,227.48, also authorize payment to Lowry
Engineering -Science in the amount of $51,238.70". Motion seconded by
Councilman Thorpe and carried by unanimous vote. So ordered.
3. Minutes of June 28, 1971 were approved as corrected.
4. Councilman Thorpe moved that all ordinances and resolutions
for this meeting be read by title only. Seconded by Councilman Bathgate,
carried unanimously and was so ordered.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
1. Council discussed proposed Employer -Employee Relations Reso-
lution. Mayor Forster directed City Attorney to review resolution for
presentation at the next regular meeting.
SUBDIVISIONS, ANNEXATIONS
The matter of the possible annexation of Dana Point and Capis-
trano Beach to the City of San Juan Capistrano was again brought before
Council. Lengthy discussion ensued. The City Administrator concurred
with Council that staff was capable of preparing an annexation feasibility
study but warned it would impede many routine administrative activities
and asked for Council's understanding on this problem. The City Attorney
read excerpts of annexation procedures for inhabited territory.
Councilman Thorpe moved that letters received from the Chambers
of Commerce of San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and Capistrano Beach be
accepted as annexation proposals, and that the Planning Commission be
directed to make study and report back to Council within 40 days. Motion
seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. So ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Council has received five applications for Planning Commission
vacancy. Mayor Forster requested review at Executive Personnel Session
to be held later in the meeting.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MATTERS
In response to a Parks and Recreation Commission request for
park names, Councilman Thorpe moved that Westport property be named
"Junipero Serra Park" and Troy Homes property named "Bonito Park".
Motion seconded by Councilman Chermak and carried unanimously. So ordered.
BUDGET STUDY
1. The cost of living request for all classified city employees
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was again discussed by Council. Councilman Thorpe moved that a $40.00
per month across the board raise be granted effective July 1, 1971.
Motion seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried by unanimous vote.
2. Four Oaks Park acquisition and development costs previously
requested by Council were presented by staff. It was ascertained that
approximately $65,000.00 of General Fund money has been spent in acqui-
sition and development of Four Oaks Park (Area #3). Councilman Bathgate
moved the General Fund be reimbursed from existing and future fees
collected in Area #3 under Ordinance No. 131. Motion seconded by
Councilman Thorpe and carried unanimously.
Councilman Thorpe then moved that a City Recreational Center
Fund be set up and 20% of monies taken in from Areas 1, 2, 3 and 4 be
transferred into that fund, as prescribed by the Parks and Recreation
Element of the City's Master Plan. Motion seconded by Mayor Forster
and carried by unanimous vote. So ordered.
3. Chamber of Commerce request for budget funds - Mr. Mike
Darnold, President, took the floor stating that the Chamber wishes to
expand its community services but is without funds to do so. They
have had a great set -back due to the resignation of their secretary.
He has donated a portion of his building as a temporary Chamber office,
but they need help in furnishing this office. Mr. Darnold and Mr.
Dickey invited Council and staff to meet with their Board to discuss
their prime concern, the coordination of the Chamber's activities with
the City's needs.
After further discussion, Councilman Bathgate moved to follow
the original recommendation of the City Administrator, that being the
allotment of $6,000.00 which includes $2,000.00 for printing of brochures
and $100.00 each for the Fiesta Association and University of California -
Irvine Project 21. Motion seconded by Councilman Chermak and carried
unanimously.
COUNCIL REMARKS
Councilman Bathgate
1. Stated need for item in budget regarding monies for precise
alignment of future arterial highways. City Engineer reported his cost
estimate for selected highways was $10,000.00 and recommended this amount
be added to the General Fund budget to be reimbursed by future Gas Tax
revenues.
Councilman Bathgate then moved that a new item be included
in the budget for future precise alignment of Trabuco Road, Alipaz
and La Novia in the amount of $10,000.00. Seconded by Councilman
Chermak and carried by unanimous vote.
2. Committee on 1911 Act met. The general feeling of the Com-
mittee is that suggested standards for cross sections of various streets
are satisfactory and 1911 Act should proceed. If legal, would like
to include portion of Camino Capistrano as the City's obligation. City
Attorney to contact Attorney Fritz Stradling with regard to legality
of City entering into 1911 Act as a property owner.
Councilman Chermak
Had Committee meeting on Industrial Park drainage fee.
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Mayor Forster recommended this item be put on agenda for the next
regular meeting.
Councilman Thorpe
Noted Orange County Planning Commission is to hold public
hearing regarding bicycle trails on August 10th.
Mayor Forster
1. Requested that Council be prepared to adopt budget at the
next regular meeting.
2. Received Legislative Bulletin from League of Cities and noted
article re mobilehome parks. Recommended taking a stand with regard to
Assembly Bill 2294.
Councilman Chermak moved to adopt Resolution No. 71-7-19-1
opposing AB 2294 and reflecting City's pride in upgrading of mobilehome
parks in the City of San Juan Capistrano. Seconded by Councilman Gammell
and carried unanimously.
City Administrator to write Senator Carpenter stating City's
opposition to AB 2294. He is also to contact his Sacramento office by
telephone.
3. Item in July 16th League Legislative Bulletin re collective
bargaining agent and authority to strike for city employees was discussed
by Council.
Audience Comments
Mr. Jack Green, representing Capistrano Beach Community
Association, introduced himself requesting Council action taken with
regard to annexation be forwarded to him.
Mike Darnold, President of the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of
Commerce, invited Council and staff to attend Joint Committee Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Forster adjourned the meeting at 10:04 PM to an Executive
Session for purpose of reviewing qualifications of applicants for Planning
Commission appointment. Regular meeting reconvened at 11:06 PM and
adjourned at 11:07 PM.
City Clerk
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