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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
MARCH 10, 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 Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William
A. Bathgate, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Antonio M. (Tpny) Olivares
and Edward S. Chermak. Councilman Don Durnford entered the meeting
at 7:08 PM.
There was a correction of the minutes of the adjourned regular
meeting of March 3, 1969 by the Director of Public Works. The
minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 3, 1969 and the
regular meeting of February 24, 1969 were then approved as corrected.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Request from the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association to
change date of franchise to April 19th and 201h. Councilman
Forster so moved to grant this request, seconded by Council-
man Olivares. Motion carried unanimously.
_/0-1(b) Letter and agreement from the San Diego Gas & Electric re-
garding the lease extension for public works maintenance yard
facilities at the same cost of $2,770 for a 2 year period with
the same conditions and dual easement. A resolution was offered
by Councilman Bathgate. Roll call was taken. Ayes: Councilmen
Bathgate, Durnford, Forster, Olivares and Edward S. Chermak.
Noes: None.
(c) Letter from the Land Acquisition Service, Inc. regarding land
evaluation for public purposes on Lot 60, Tract 5974, was
received. It was decided that a staff investigation should
review this report and then be brought up for discussion at the
next meeting.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report was received by the City Council.
Councilman Bathgate moved to accept the statement of cash receipts and
disbursements for the month ending February 28, 1969 and to be filed
for audit. Councilman Durnford seconded. Carried unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a)
The Planning Commission
requested
the City
Council to take
action regarding parking
easements
whereby
the owners
maintain their commercial parking areas in a useable condition.
The City Attorney will investigate course of action and re-
port back to the City Council.
(b) The City Council considered the structure of the Oyharrabal
property to be retained as a historical structure. Council-
man Durnford gloved to waive the requirements of Section
5.06.1 as pertains to dedication and public improvements,
seconded by Councilman Olivares. Carried unanimously.
(c) Discussion centered around the memorandum from the Ctiy
Planner regarding zoning vi-olation by failure to comply with
parking requirements by Vanson's Trailer Mfg. Councilman
Forster moved to uphold the recommendation and instruct the
City Attorney to write an official "Cease and Desist" notice
indicating said matter must be corrected, seconded by
Councilman Olivares. Motion carried 4 to 1 with Councilman
Durnford voting no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion centered around recreational facilities to be
provided where large complexes are constructed as well as a study
to be taken up with the possibility of it becoming an Ordinance,
with regards to mobilehome units being charged a per lot fee for
recreational and park facilities within the City. Also, the
questi.on of conditional uses versus the Land use permit was re-
solved and concurred with by the Planning Commission and that
these uses shall_ not adversely affect the Master Plan of the City.
Councilman Bathgate moved to have the proposed Ord. No. 1.54 be
read by title only, seconded by Councilman Durnford. Motion
passed unanimously. The City Attorney gave the first reading, to
wit: "Ordinance No. 154 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of San Juan Capistrano Amending Ordinance No. 115 relating
to Zoning".
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
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(I ) Reported on the survey of narcotics problem in the
surrounding school districts. Councilman Forster
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offered a resolution to request congressional hearings
delving into the narcotic problems and the possible
closing of the Mexican border to unaccompanied minors.
Roll call was taken. Ayes: Councilmen Forster, Bath-
gate, Durnford, Otivares and Chermak. Noes: None.
(2) Reported on the equipment and cost breakdown for
contracting law enforcement services from San Clemente.
City Administrator suggested to negotiate new contract
with the county with appropriate cancellation clause and
recommend budget of $100,000 for possibility of handling
City's own law enforcement services. Discussion centered
around the San Clemente estimate for a contract service
as compared to the Sheriff's estimate of $99,820. The
matter was continued until the next regular meeting.
(b) Director of Finance, Harold Albert
Requested that Warrant #4042 for $5,542.34, which was the
10% withheld on the Darmi Sewer Interceptor Unit i be paid
to Gross & Company, assignee for Steve Capella & Sons, con-
tractor. Councilman Durnford moved, seconded by Councilman
Forster to grant this request. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Reported the deadline date for making application for
Public Law #660 %unds is March 31, 1969, requesting that
he be named authorizing agent and recommending Engineering -
Science be named Engineer of Works. Resolution was offered
by Councilman Bathgate. Roll call was taken. Ayes:
Councilmen Bathgate, Durnford, Forster, Olivares and
Chermak. Noes: None.
(2) Reported on the investigation by the two representatives
from the Federal government with regards to our Federal
Aid request amending our original applications for flood
disaster funds.
(3) Discussion relative to the letter from Lowry Engineering -
Science to provide design engineering services for new
structures on Trabuco Creek at Camino Capistrano and Oso
Road. Mr. Martinson spoke to the Council and stressed
the importance of working with all the various agencies
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to get the best ideas, coordination and design.
Councilman Forster_ moved to have Lowry Engineering -
Science be the City's agent to coordinage and determine
the best design for the Trabuco, Oso and Ganado bridges
and recommended a maximum fee of $1,000 to provide a
final plan. It was noted by the Director of Public
Works that funds can be used at othere sites for re-
construction, that the ones specifically designated.
Councilman Durnford seconded and motion carried
unanimously.
(4) Reported that the Land Outfall Trunk Sewer Line has been
partially repaired and work has been progressing to
restore the use of the Treatment Plaut.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported the closing of the Via California St. at
entrance to the Darmi Tract.
(2) Dr. Watkins will take fill material to widen area
along Camino Capistrano.
(3) Will be meeting with the Flood Control District i_n
regards to area drainage study.
(4) Plan Check - Alipaz improvements for mobilhome park.
(5) Presented the proposed alignments regarding Camino
del Avi_on as submitted by Orange County Road Dept.
(e) Councilman Bathgate
(1) Expressed concern regarding the raw sewage coming
down through Oso Creek and what agencies should be
informed about this hazard. City Attorney viewed the
legal aspects.
(2) Requested establishment of another parking space by
Patterson's Machine Shop from the red parking zone.
(f) Councilman Forster
(1) Raised question of budget study with regards to re-
imbursement from county for 5% increase in salary for
Di -rector of Public Works.
(2) Again brought up idea of a flood control bond study.
(3) Requested road repair on some of t -e local streets.
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(g) Mayor Chermak
Suggested letters of commondation be written to the various
people who helped during the recent storm damage to the
City.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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City Clerk -Administrate
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular adjourned meeting held March 10, 1969.
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