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68-1209_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting35 Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano DECEMBER 9, 1968 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:04 PM by Mayor Edward S. Chermak. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson. 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 November 25, 1968 were approved as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (a) Correspondence, SDG&E, relative to 1969 Budget for underground conversion. Informational (b) PUC Application #50714 - Southern Counties Gas Co. for an increase in gas rates. Informational (c) PUC Application #50715 - Pacific Lighting Service & Supply Co. for an increase in rates. Informational (d) Notice of Executive Meeting for December, League of California Cities, Orange County Division. (e) Resolution from City of San Clemente, commending Dr. S. I. Haya- kawa, Acting President of San Francisco State College. With Council concurrence, Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 68-12-9-1 commending the stand of Dr. Hayakawa in his adminis- tration of said college and urging those in academic authority to give him their full support. Copies of resolution to be forwarded to Governor Reagan, Board of Trustees of the State Colleges of California, the Board of Regents of the University of California, Dr. Hayakawa, and to the City Clerks of the cities of Orange County. Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote. (f) Correspondence from Merit Award Committee of American Institute of Planners asking for nominations. Forms are available for filing. (g) City Administrator received response from State Highway Commission relative to being placed on agenda on Las Ramblas interchange matter. Councilman Durnford and representatives of Darmi, Inc. to attend meeting now set for December 12, 1968 in Sacramento. 36 Council concurred in the drafting of a resolution spelling out all pertinent development taking place in the area and indicat- ing the immediate need for said interchange. Mayor Chermak therefore offered Resolution No. 68-12-9-2, urging the California Highway Commission the need for access at Interstate Route 5 to and from Camino Las Ramblas. unanimous vote. TREASURER'S REPORT Passed, approved and adopted by The Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the month ending November 30, 1968 was presented by the Office of the City Treasurer. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that the Treasurer's Report be accepted and filed for audit. Carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS (a) Minutes of Meeting of December 3rd presented for perusal. (b) Memorandum recommending extension of Alipaz Road. After con- siderable discussion, Mayor Chermak appointed Councilman Forster and City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota, to investigate the matter for report at the next regular meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Resolution from City of Costa Mesa opposing proposed cutback in use of Highway Trust Funds for highway projects. No action taken. (b) Councilman Durnford moved that first reading of proposed Ordi- nance No. 149, granting non-exclusive franchise to Times-Mirror TV Cable Company be read by title only. Duly seconded and carried unanimously. City Attorney so rendered. (c) Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that first reading of proposed Ordinance 150, amending Ordinance No. 108 to reflect monetary changes agreed upon, be read by title only. Carried unanimously and so read. (d) City Attorney read proposed Ordinance No. 148 in full. This constituted second reading. Councilman Bathgate then offered Ordinance No. 148, Amendment No. 9 to "Precise Zoning Map" (Haven property) for adoption. Passed, approved and adopted by majority vote, Councilman Forster abstaining. NEW BUSINESS (a) Request to fill Clerk -Typist position effective January 2, 1969. / 2 -1 -lot 37 Councilman Forster, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that the request be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to recruit same. Carried by unanimous vote. (b) City Attorney reported regarding formation of a Maintenance Dis- trict for Tract 5947 (Casas Capistrano), stating such a district could be formed either under 1911 Act provisions, which would require a public hearing, or the Tree Planting Act of 1931. Mr. Max Dorne, in the audience, stated he would contact property owners to obtain their reaction and report at the next regular meeting. (c) Regarding routing of trucks by Consolidated Rock Company, City Administrator recommended that they be allowed to reroute trucks to utilize the Del Obispo extension off the Ortega Highway. Councilman Bathgate moved that condition imposed regarding Con- solidated Rock truck routing be amended to allow the use of said Del Obispo extension. Motion seconded by Councilman Durnford and carried unanimously. (d) Proposed Resolution of application of the City of San Juan Capis- trano for the establishment of Orange County Waterworks District #4 as a subsidiary district of said City presented by Mr. Okazaki, Consulting Attorney. Councilman Durnford moved that resoltuion, with minor changes, be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. Councilman Durnford then offered Resolution No. 68-12-9-3 for adoption. :Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS (a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson (1) Reported on Board of Supervisors' agenda items. (2) Reviewed condition of Camino Capistrano from Valle Road off -ramp realignment. Will try to have remedial action taken to relieve traffic conditions. (Griffith Company and State Division of Highways). (3) Working on preliminary report for law enforcement deter- mination. (4) Received letter regarding adoption of Orange County Grading Code. Copies to be in packet for review before next regular meeting. /1—i-feP (5) Matter of Del Obispo sidewalk agreement, refused by County Road Department, resubmitted to John Killifer, who will personally handle item. (b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson (1) Regarding sewer line development on Brown Estate property, First Western Bank & Trust Company stated it is not neces- sary to bring suit for condemnation. Appraisal by Mr. Harrison of permanent easement in the amount of $1,215 and temporary easement in the amount of $35.00, which bank is _ willing to accept. Suggested City inform First Western Bank, by Minute Order, that they are willing to pay this amount as compensation for easement. Councilman Forster moved that the City offer to pay the sum.of,$1,250, sub- ject to the terms set forth in the appraisal of Mr. Harrison. Seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. (2) Prepared easement deed for Cecelia Yorba property. (c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows (1) With regard to Lowry Engineering -Science progress report, Steve Cappello & Sons have completed 90% of sewer line work on Darmi Interceptor Line, Unit #1, and recommended authorization for progress payment. Councilman Bathgate moved that progress payment in the amount of $33,300 be paid as recommended by engineers of the sewer construction project. Seconded by Councilman Durnford and carried unanimously. (2) Tentative Tract No. 6788 presented (Lynn Shrewsbury property), with the condition that they will connect to City sewer system. Suggested it would be to the City's benefit if _ they install line which conforms to Master Plan, and asked for City's consideration for participation. Mayor Chermak directed staff to work with proponents on firm proposal. (3) Bridge report will be available for perusal in City Hall. (4) Public Works personnel have agreed to pay 50% of cost of uniform service. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Council- man Durnford, moved that the City participate 50% in uni- form rental fee. Carried by majority vote, Councilman Olivares voting "No". (5) Mr. Sid Lowry has completed plans and specifications of 12-4-1.t 39 Darmi Interceptor sewer line, Unit #2 and offered to City Council for approval. Estimated $23,275. Mr. Meadows sta- ted all necessary documents for Federal Grant have been completed. Councilman Forster then moved that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for Unit #2, to be received not later than 11:00 AM, January 8, 1969. Motion seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. (d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota (1) Reported Douglass Tract 6169 paved out last week. Fine subdivision. (2) Kolbet paving shortly. (3) Plan to attend a meeting of Orange County Planning Com- mission regarding Honsberger Mobilehome Park December 11th. (4) His office has approved Tract 5514 (Marina View Heights) sewer plans and Tract 6702 (Belinda Co.) improvement plans. (5) Working with staff regarding various works in progress with Transamerica Development Company. All public improvement projects under way are covered by bonds or cash deposits. (6) No appeal regarding Owens-Illinois, so they are going ahead with loading facilities. (7) Plans by State Division of Architecture for new local fire station still in process. (8) Re Freeway Program, suggested scheduling meeting with Pro- ject Engineer of District 7 to discuss problems in the area. (e) Councilman Forster (1) Stated Council needs authority to overrule Planning Commis - cion findings. City Attorney to draft amendment to Ordinance No. 115 for consideration at the next regular meeting. (2) He and City Administrator met with Mr. Fox, representative of Orange County Property Management Services, regarding 1.51 acres of surplus property located opposite old sewer site. They are asking approximately $5,000 per acre. Believes it would be of benefit to the City to purchase for Parks and Recreation purposes. (3) Requested information concerning Parks and Recreational Element with ragard to Mobilehome Parks. City Administrator to furnish copy. L i-tm" 40 (f) Mayor Chermak (1) Received several complaints regarding excess speed of Crestlite Aggregate trucking. Asked that authorities be notified to keep lookout. (2) Suggested Holiday dinner party for City Council, Planning Commission and City employees Saturday, December 28th at Mission Viejo Country Club and asked for suggestions re- garding Dutch treat or payment by City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM. G�26r, t nest A. Thompsfn City Clerk -Admin strator These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano at their regular meeting held December 9, 1968.