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69-0127_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting53 Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano JANUARY 27, 1969 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 Attorney, John H. Dawson. The Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak. Absent: Don Durnford. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1969 and the special meeting of January 20, 1969 were approved as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (a) Notice from Orange County Division, League of California Cities, announcing special dinner meeting January 30, 1969, with attach- ments regarding dissolution of Orange County Harbor District. (b) Resolution, City of Saly, California, requesting State Legislation for tax reform, and Resolution, City of Indio, requesting new legislation pertaining to assessing and taxing of real property. Councilman Forster requested referral to staff for recommendation. (c) Correspondence from Orange County Flood Control District relative to drainage fee program agreement, draft attached. Mayor Chermak directed matter to Director of Public Works and City Engineer for recommendation and revision before formal action is taken. (d) Resolutions from Board of Supervisors stating its intention to consider establishment of certain agricultural preserves. Dis- cussion followed regarding possible future annexations of such preserve lands. City Attorney to report at next regular meeting, (e) Letter accepting cable TV franchise and license bond received from Times Mirror Company. All in order. Received and filed. (f) Matter regarding franchise fees for Storer TV deferred to next regular meeting pending receipt of verified statement by Director of Finance. (g) Appeal to Planning Commission decision regarding Kentucky Fried Chicken Signs. City Planner made presentation, emphasizing that the Planning Commission would consider approving certain signs other than the bucket, which was not acceptable to them. On re- consideration request for a bucket, the Planning Commission stood on their previous position, thus no signs were approved by them. I-14'7_44 54 Mr. Joe Findelberg, franchisee for San Juan Capistrano Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, appeared on behalf of his interest, stating the revolving bucket is a national image of his product and requested Council consideration for installation of said bucket sign. Mayor Chermak requested each Councilman prepare a recommendation for sign height and what companion signs are allow- ed for presentation at the next regular meeting for decision by Council. (h) Memorandum from Orange County Road Department transmitting map of proposed Detachment No. 69-1 from Laguna Niguel County Main- tenance District. Councilman Forster, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that the item be referred to staff for recommend- ation. Carried by unanimous vote. (i) Letter from Marina View Heights Development Co. requesting per- mission to close Via California entrance to Tract between 6:00 PM and 6:45 AM, Monday through Friday, and between 5:00 PM and 9:30 AM Saturdays and Sundays until completion and occupancy of homes now under construction. This request was made due to malicious vandalism, uncontrollable trespassing and general theft and burglary. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Olivares, moved that the request be granted subject to concurrence of the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. Carried unanimously. (j) Mayor Chermak announced no -host cocktail and dinner party at San Clemente Elk's Lodge, February 11, 6-8 PM. Guest speaker to be Mr. Linton, Vice President of North American -Rockwell who will speak regarding growth in the community. (k) City has been asked to participate in Baseball Writers' Assn. of America Kick -Off Dinner at Convention Center February 8, 1969. (1) Mayor Chermak proclaimed the Month of February as "Heart Month". TREASURY DEMANDS The list of accounts payable January 31, 1969 was presented by Director of Finance. Councilman Bathgate moved that Warrant Nos. 3859 through 3944, inclusive, be issued in the total amount of $116,018.20. Motion seconded by Councilman Forster and carried by unanimous vote. COMMITTEE REPORT Council commended Building Committee on draft of suggested invi- tation for proposals for land and building facilities. Mayor Chermak then moved that the invitations be submitted to interested parties for /-7.7-1-9 55 perusal and recommendation and returned to Director of Finance by February 21, 1969. Motion seconded by Councilman Forster and carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARING - Rezone 68-106 (Riley) from E-3 and E-4 District Property to E-2 District The Mayor announcing that this was the time set for public hear- ing on Rezone 68-106, declared public hearing opened. No one appeared to speak for or against the proposed rezone. Public Hearing closed. Councilman Bathgate moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draft the appropriate ordinance to affect the rezone. Seconded by Councilman Forster and carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS Secretary of the Planning Commission presented Minutes of January 21, 1969, which contained an item re Mobilehome Parks and asking for recommendations and/or comments. Also a Memorandum regarding Amend- ment of Zoning Ordinance No. 115. Mayor Chermak set Monday, February 3, 1969 at the hour of 7:00 PM for a Study Session. Planning Commission invited to attend. REPORT ON STORM DAMAGE Mayor Chermak announced that the City was not in a very tenable position at this time due to the present storm. He presented photo- graphs of damage to the sewer line in San Juan Creek Flood Control Channel and listed other damage as follows: 1. Camino Capistrano closed from Junipero Serra to Rancho Viejo Road due to flood waters. Bridge containing main water line in danger of collapsing. 2. Ganado Bridge lost. 3. Water lines and sewer lines lost. 4. Portion of San Juan Hills golf course washed away. 5. Water District lost 1,000 feet of water line. 6. Lost Oso Road street crossing. Councilman Forster moved that Director of Public Works, City Engineer and consulting engineers, Lowry Engineering -Science, be auth- orized to repair damages on an emergency basis. Motion seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. So ordered. Councilman Bathgate then offered Resolution No. 69-1-27-1, declar- ing a state of disaster to exist within the city limits and urging the Governor of California and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to declare the City a disaster area. Passed by unanimous vote. i-7-7-`9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) First reading, proposed ordinance affecting RZ 68-107 (Williams). Councilman Forster, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that first reading be by title only. Carried unanimously. City Attorney rendered proposed Ordinance No. 152 by title only. (b) Appeal on Land Use Permit 68-108 (Holbert). The matter was de- ferred until Zoning Ordinance has been amended. (c) Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 115 - To be discussed at Study Session. NEW BUSINESS Request from Director of Finance for purchase of new electric typewriter. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Olivares, moved for approval of purchase of Adler electric typewriter at a cost of $388 plus 5% sales tax. Carried unanimously. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS (a) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows (1) In receipt of signed contract from Barnett & Thomas for Darmi Interceptor Sewer Unit II. It will not be executed until approval is received from FWPCA. (2) Reported that sewer connection fees relative to Tract 5514, Darmi, Inc., for 42 units should be $8,400. Director of Finance reported that $2,800 had been presented to the City Administrator in December in payment for the connection fees for the total 42 units. Sewer connection permits, which are issued through the Finance Department, were issued for 14 units only. This matter was deferred until the next regular meeting for a report from the City Administrator. (3) Clark sewer line completed. at next regular meeting. Hope to have cost presented (4) Engineering -Science presented copies of preliminary report evaluating possibilities of accepting sewage from the Santa Margarita Water District for Council review. (5) Stated feasibility of encasing sewer lines adjacent to flood control should be considered. (b) City Engineer, Jack Y. Jubota (1) Re: LUP 68-111 (Watkins Mobilehome Park). Has reached understanding with engineer regarding entrance drive and cul-de-sac in proposed mobilehome park. /---L7-&9 5� (2) Received cooperative agreement with State Division of High- ways regarding Camino Las Ramblas interchange. Will meet with State Highway Commission and County Road Commission offices before coming back for final recommendation. (3) Met with Resident Engineer regarding traffic control at local intersection of freeway system. (4) Commended efforts of Department of Public Works crew during week -end emergencies. (c) Mayor Chermak Noted Director of Public Works is due for salary increase from Step 3 to Step 4. As City Administrator, as Personnel Officer, was not in attendance due to illness, the matter was deferred until his return for recommendation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM. 7 y eontine M. vallavantl Deputy City Clerk These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano at their regular meeting held January 27, 1969.