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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
NOVEMBER 12, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:02 PM by Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by
City Attorney, John H. Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A.
Bathgate, Don Durnford, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Antonio M. (Tony)
Olivares and Edward S. Chermak.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 28th and the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of October 30, 1968 were approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Correspondence from County Administration Office and Office of
Auditor -Controller relative to cost of law enforcement services
to contract cities. Considerable discussion ensued. Mayor
Chermak suggested holding a study session to discuss the possi-
bility of the City forming its own Police Department. City
Administrator is to arrange an appointment with representatives
of both County offices to attend said meeting.
(b) Notice of Orange County Division, League of California Cities,
Executive Meeting for November. Mayor Chermak and City Adminis-
trator to attend.
(c) Letter from Antique Bottle Club of Orange County requesting per-
mission to dig on city owned land for old bottles. Received and
filed.
(d) Resolution from Orange County Community Action Council, Inc.,
congratulating the City of Santa Ana for developing and adopting
a Community Relations Program. Received and filed.
(e) Letter from City of Orange announcing retirement of George Weimer,
City Manager, and dinner to be held in his honor. Friends are
invited to attend.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Mr. John Douglass, representing Mr. Sheridan Bishop, presented
Tentative Tract Map, Tract 6742, stating map approved by the
Planning Commission with the exception of the drainage facility
improvement, which was left to the decision of Council and the
City Engineer. Mr. Kubota recommended that the questionable area,
being the southerly boundary of the tract, be protected by rip -rap
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at two different points, with the addition of drainage structures
at discharge points. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman
Olivares, moved to uphold the recommendation of the City Engineer.
Motion carried unanimously.
(b) H. Guy Smith, Safety Representative of State Compensation Insur-
ance Fund, presented on behalf of the League of California Cities
a Safety Award to the City for no lost time injuries.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the month
ending October 31, 1968 was presented by Director of Finance. Coun-
cilman Bathgate moved that the report be accepted and filed for audit.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forster and carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Minutes of November 6, 1968 were presented with action requested
on the following items:
(1) LUP 68-109 (Giddings)
view and a decision
Forwarded to City Council for re-
After considerable discussion, Council-
man Bathgate moved that the matter be deferred for consider-
ation at the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman
Durnford and so carried.
(2) M-1 Zoning determination for boat manufacturing and for
restaurant and catering service. With Council concurrence,
Mayor Chermak approved M-1 Zoning for both endeavors.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Councilman Forster moved that first reading of proposed Ordinance
Nos. 146 and 147 be read by title only. Seconded by Councilman
Durnford and carried unanimously. City Attorney then rendered
first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 146 entitled "Ordinance _
establishing regulations and procedures for the removal of over-
head utility facilities and the installation of underground
facilities in underground utility districts", and proposed
Ordinance No. 147, "Ordinance amending the 'Precise Zoning Map'
as adopted by Ordinance No. 115, Section 3.01.3 to be designated
'Amendment No. 81", by title only.
With regard to proposed Ordinance No. 146, Mr. Bill Webb of
SDG&E suggested setting a public hearing December 23, 1968 in
order to establish an Underground Utility District before
January 1, 1969.
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//-/A-/ (b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows, presented option report
on the Clarke Sewer Line setting forth total estimated construc-
tion cost based on normal connection fee and estimated cost using
the reduced connection fee formula. After considerable discussion,
Councilman Forster offered Resolution No. 68-11-12-1, amending
Resolution No. 65-6-14-2, adding to Section A.1 the phrase,
"for a restricted adult trailer park and trailer unit fee sche-
dule shall be one-half the normal established trailer park fee".
Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote. Coun-
cilman Bathgate then moved that staff be instructed to contract
with Mr. Clarke for the proposed joint installation and over -
sizing line from 6" to 811. Motion seconded by Councilman Durnford
and carried unanimously. Mayor Chermak instructed staff to pur-
sue the necessay requirements for easement across other properties
so the City Attorney may file condemnation proceedings. Lowry
Engineering -Science was given authorization to prepare legal
description for easement.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Reported on Board of Supervisors' agenda items.
(2) Contract for sewer line has been executed. Bonds are in
and work underway.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Reported regarding Newport Outdoor Advertising sign within City
limits, now in litigation. Recommended making compromise agree-
ment thereby allowing sign to remain in place until November 12,
1969, at which time it is to be removed. Mayor Chermak so
directed. (Note: 11-13-58 - Mr. Dawson, with Mayor's consent,
made compromise agreement whereby sign be allowed to remain,
unlighted, until date of December 31, 1969)
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Received inquiry from Birtcher-Pacific regarding possibility
of Rayne Soft Water Service moving into industrial area and
if such an industry would be allowed to discharge into ocean
outfall. Councilman Durnford, duly seconded, moved that
Rayne Soft Water Service be permitted to discharge into the
City's sewer system with the stipulation that -solution
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discharged not exceed an amount of 3.75% of sodium -chloride
and that no other chemical, unless approved by the City, be
allowed to be discharged from the proposed plant. Motion
carried unanimously.
(2) Regarding HUD project in Stoffel Tract, recommended Council
allow contractor to put temporary fill in trench, and the
City be reimbursed by the contractor the cost of permanent
paving. Council concurred.
(3) Chevron station being demolished. Contractor offered for
sale one 5,000 gal. tank at $175 or two 5,000 gal. and one
2,000 gal. for $250. Requested he be authorized to pur-
chase the three tanks for use in future City storage yard.
Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford, so
moved. Carried unanimously.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Requested consideration on how to proceed with Del Obispo
Street project.
(2) Working on preliminary report for Ortega Highway job.
(e) Councilman Forster
Committee is investigating ways of finding facilities for City
Hall move. Commissioner Lavagnino has expressed willingness to
also serve on the Committee. Mayor Chermak so appointed Mr.
Lavagnino.
(f) Mayor Chermak
(1) Has been informed that Transamerica Development Co. is mov-
ing out of the City around January 1. Asked that staff
review position of company regarding any outstanding commit-
ments or obligations prior to the end of the year.
(2) Suggested setting up a study session for review of matters
pertinent to future City Hall, departmental responsibilities,
and so forth. With Council concurrence, Monday, December 2,
1968 at 7:00 PM was set as time for said study session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.
Etnest A. Thompgon
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of November 12, 1968.
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