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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
FEBRUARY 24, 1969
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:06 P.M. 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: Thomas A.
(Tony)Forster, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares, Don Durnford and Edward S.
Chermak. Absent: William A. Bathgate.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 10, 1969 were
approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Resolution from the City of Long Beach urging support of
Senate Bill 4. After brief discussion regarding definition
of this law, it was decided the City Attorney will review
the proposed legislation and give his comments at the next
regular session of the City Council.
(b) Minute Resolution from the City of Los Alamitos endorsing
Senate Bill 285. City Attorney will review this resolution
also and comment at later date.
(c) Notice from San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
announcing applications for PL 84-660 grants will be accepted
until March 31, 1969. No action taken on this but will be
re -filed before deadline date.
(d) Letter from Capistrano Unified School District requesting
City to designate "Oceanology Week" April 13-19, 1969. Mayor
Chermak so proclaimed.
(e) Letter from American Legion Post N. 721 requesting exclusive
franchise for selling of fireworks. Discussion centered around
question of why franchise be granted to one organization -
since no other applicant at this time. Motion by Councilman
Durnford, duly seconded, granting rht request of the American
Legion. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Durnford, Chermak
and Olivares. Noes: Forster. Motion carried 3 to 1.
(f) Report from Engineering -Science, Inc. received and filed with
no comment due to additional damages to both bridges.
(g) Copies of application sent for Federal Disaster Relief.
Discussion centered around new storm damage. City Engineer
commented new application, aside from one already sent in,
will have to be filed for additional funds.
(h) City Administrator presented written report,regarding
sewer connection fees on Tract 5514. Discussion followed
relative to the future potential of Tract 5514 showing
188 lots and whether or not units are to be considered
separate or triplex category. City Engineer showed pre-
sentation where each unit constitutes a separate living
unit. $2,800 has been paid so far, but present fee
schedule is to be re -assessed. Councilman Forster motioned
that the City Engineer's letter dated December 13, 1968,
stating $8,400 (42 lots @ $200 each) was due, be up1held.
Councilman Durnford seconded motion and it carried unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONSI- Subject: Law Enforcement Contract Services
Mr. George Firestone, County Auditors Office, Mr. James
Harrington, County Administrator's Office, and Mr. Bob Sharpe,
County Sheriff's Office, appeared before Council. Mr. Firestone
presented a cost study breakdown between the "per capita" and
"patrol beat" method. A question and answer period followed.
Level of activity calls higher in San Juan Cap istrano than
other two communities. Question also raised why City had no
knowledge or invitation to question Board of Supervisors re-
garding increase when they met and passed resolution November
6, 1968. City Council thanked them for appearing and clarifying
to the City the increase in expenditures and services offered.
TREASURY DEMANDS
(a) The list of accounts payable February 28, 1969 was pre-
sented by Director of Finance. Councilman Forster moved
that Warrant Nos. 3950 through 4037, inclusive, in the
total amount of $36,720.25 be paid. Motion seconded by
Councilman Durnford and carried unanimously.
(b) Two statements from Steve Cappello & Sons were submitted.
80% payment with labor and material releases was suggested by
Director of Finance, with a holdout of 20% retention to
clarify any questions regarding bulldozer rate, dump truck
rate and cost of readymix. Councilman Forster, seconded by
Councilman Durnford, moved to uphold the recommendation of
the Director of Finance. Carried unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Minutes of Meeting of February 18, 1969 presented by
-Secretary'of the'Planning Commission, with request for
Council action on following items:
(1) Item 8g, Request for Circulation Amendment, Valle
Road Area. City Engineer stated estimated cost
for preparation of contour and profile maps in
the amount of $500,000. Councilman Forster,
seconded by Coucilman Durnford, moved that City
Engineer be authorized to conduct said study.
Carried unanimously.
(2) Historical structure imporvement for street and
parking requirements could come under a special
waiver. The City Council could make this a policy
by a Minute Order by motion. The Planning Commission
could incorporate this into a recommendat; on and
would be considered as a policy statement.
(b) M-1 light industrial use determination for Rayne Water
submitted as informational use.
NEW BUSINESS
Agreement of Lease and Partnership Deed of Gift documents
were submitted by the principles of the Capistrano Airport and
Industrial Park, Ltd. The City Attorney brought up question of
non-conformance and zoning and suggested an insertion of "zoned
by conditional use permit" be insertedinto document. There was
also discussion regarding tax benefits and amounts of bodily
and property damage. Mr. Bruce Winton appeared before Council,
and in reviewing the document, offered to delete "fee or charge
of any kind". After lengthy discussion, Councilman Durnford
offered Resolution No. 69-2-24-1 accepting Grant Deed and
authorizing execution of same. Passed, approved and adopted by
unanimous vote. City Planner to set necessary initial public
hearings regarding land usage.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 P. M. to a regular
adjourned meeting Monday, March 3, 1969 at the hour of 7:00 o'
clock P.M..
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Ern st A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San
Juan Capistrano at their regular meeting held February 24, 1969
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