69-0324_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
MARCH 24, 1969
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order
at 7:03 P.M. by Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given
by City Attorney, John Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William
A. Bathgate, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Anton.ion M. (Tony) Olivares
and Edward S. Chermak. Councilman Don Durnford was absent.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 10th, 1969 were
approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Announcement was made by the Mayor that anyone on the Council
wishing to attend the General Meeting of the League of Cities,
Orange County Chapter on March 27th, may contact the City
Administrator for reservations.
(b) Clarification was made regarding Orange County Division of
League of California Cities Executive Meeting for proposed
resolutions:
1. Combining the Airport Committee and the Land Use Committee
into one commission, titled Airport Land Use Commission.
Resolution will actually be adopted at Orange County
League of Cities Meeting, however, Councilman Forster
moved, seconded by Councilman Bathgate to favor the
passing of this resolution.
2. Legislation permitting the local agency formation
commission to initiate unicorporated island annexations.
3. Moved to endorse resolution on establishing full time
staff for Board of Supervisors local agency formation
commission. Councilman Bathgate motioned, seconded by
Mayor Chermak. Passed 3 to 1.
(c) The report from the California Council on Criminal Justice
listed all task forces reported favorably, except narcotics.
(d) Memo from the Director of Public Works brought suggestion from
Council for each department head to submit brief summation of
activities in the format of a monthly report to the Council.
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(e) Discussion centered around letter from Moulton Niguel Water
District. Lengthy discussion followed, conclusion being
they should inform us of any polution to the creek rather
than the City notifying them of this situation regarding
raw sewage and effluent overflow from their treatment plant
coming into Oso Creek.
(f) Letter from Governor's Office regarding 1968 Young American
Medals for Bravery and Service. Councilman Forster suggested
copy of letter be sent to local school. district and also
Boys Club.
TREASURY DEMANDS
Warrant # 4038 through #4126 in amount of $59,043.39 authorized
for payment. Moved by Councilman Forster, seconded by Councilman
Bathgate, carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) There was a correction to the Planning Commission Minutes,
Item 8a to show motion carried by 3 to 2 vote.
(b) Lengthy discussion centered around the issue of DL 69-103
(Moore) regarding waiving of street improvements. City
Engineer explained this dedication of right of way with re-
gards to the #3 parcel of land. Mr. Moore addressed Council
explaining his viewpoint. Council has to be assurred who
will pay improvements and granted waiver subject to the
conditions as outlined by the City Planner, as follows:
1. That the property owner shall dedicate to the City of
San Juan Capistrano, without further consideration, the
necessary right of way for Aguacate Road to a width of
30 feet from centerline thereof.
2. That the street improvements, sidewalks, curb, gutters
and pavement extension are waived until such time as a
building permit for proposed parcel #3 is applied for;
or when called for by the City Council.
3. The property owner shall enter into a contractural
agreement with the City to guarantee improvements subject
to Condition 2 above.
Councilman Forster moved to grant waiver, subject to the above
conditions, seconded by Councilman Olivares, carried unanimously.
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Question was raised at this time by Councilman Forster to
view the rendering of the "Jack In The Box." Said Council-
man then left Council table to go into the audience to
talk with representative from Jack In The Box. There was no
further discussion of the matter by the City Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Second reading, proposed Ordinance #154, amending
Ordinance #115 relating to zoning. Councilman Bathgate
moved to have read by title only, seconded by Mayor Chermak.
Motion was passed unanimously. City Attorney then presented
second reading. Councilman Forster offered passage of
ordinance. Roll call was taken: Ayes: Forster, Bathgate,
Olivares and Chermak. Noes: None
(b) City Administrator reported on Land Acquisition Service
appraisal regarding Lot 60, Tract 5974 for consideration
of purchase for park purposes. Discussion raised what is
intent of Mr. Koll regarding exact value of land to be
dedicated and what amount in differential will be required.
Staff will research for further comments and decision.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Letter from the Capistrano Valley Mobilehome Estates re-
questing permission to locate sign within the public street
right of way. Council recognized Mr. Ronald Broaddus who
made presentation showing where sign could be located,
either on public right of way or the Doss private property.
Discussion centered around the fact there is no provision
for mobil.ehome off-site or remote signs. Application was
denied.
(b) City Engineer reported sewer system is complete in Tract
6169, Douglass -Pacific Corp. to furnish City with documents
and when exoneration of bonds can be completed. Councilman
Bathgate moved, seconded by Councilman Olivares, carried
unanimously.
(c) Draft of Law Enforcement Agreement from Sheriff's Dept. to
the City of San Juan Capistrano showing services and billing
amounts. City Administrator to clarify the quarter basis,
meaning payment made on preceding quarter for amounts of calls,
or four equal payments based upon preceding years cost.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
1. Flood Control Bonds.
2. April 14t" - 16T", League of Cities, Mayor and Councilmen's
Legislative Inst.i.tute.
3. Committee appointment to Water Quality and Solid Waste
Management. Requested ratification of appointment.
There were no objections by Council and agreed to allow
expenditures to have Mr. Thompson fill this appointment.
(b) City Attorney, John Dawson
1. Reviewed SB4 to provide no preemption of State regarding
topless establishments.
2. Reviewed SB285 which protect the individual when
constructing a swimming pool by having a 20% retention
held back until satisfactory completion.
3. Assessment District $66-1 - requesting authorization
for Harrison appraisal without going to court.
(c) Director of Finance, Harold Albert
Contacted Motorola regarding mobileradio untis for installa-
tion in city equipment. The cost breakdown report is in his
office for review.
(d) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
1. Recommended fee of $2,653.25 in reference to Clark
sewer construction. Councilman Forster moved to uphold
recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
seconded by Councilman Bathgate, carried unanimously.
2. PL 660 application for possible joint venture - $192,500
would be initial cost.
3. Reported the Land Outfall. Sewer Line is back in service
as well as the treatment plant and Val Verde siphon.
4. Received letter from Mr. Christenson requesting permission
to cross San Juan Creek road with earth moving operation.
Councilman. Bathgate motioned to authorize the Director
of Public Works to issue an encroachrre nt permit, subject
to appropriate conditions and safety precautions,
seconded by Councilman Forster, carried unanimously.
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(e) City Engineer, Jack Kubota
1. Reported that the contractor doing the Del Obispo
improvements has requested road closure with a sign
to read for local traffic only for a period of 3 days,
which will speed the job up.
S .tlx,, �,2. Reported State Division of Highways request for no
parking zone for Camino Las Ramblas in connection with
Freeway Interchange design construction. Resolution
offered by Councilman Bathgate to authorize zones
shown in green be designated NO PARKING. Roll call
was taken - AYES: Councilmen Bathgate, Forster, Olivares
and Chermak. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Durnford.
3. Mr. Nelson revising draft for drainage study agreement.
4. Introduced an associate from his office, Mr. John
Pierce.
(f) Councilman Bathgate
1. Reported committee will give report and recommendations
to Council regarding new home site for City Hall_.
2. Reported the Camino Capistrano drain by the Casas is
plugged.
3. Made suggestion of placing permanent barricades showing
that Trabuco Bridge is out.
3 (g) Councilman Forster
1. Offered resolution requesting immediate attention for
adoption, a request to initiate financial aid for all
the flood damage, roll call - AYES: Forster, Bathgate,
Olivares and Chermak.
2. Street improvements by Post Office should be studied.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:22 P.M.
est A. Tliompson
City Clerk-Administra or
These are the official proceeding of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular adjourned meeting held March 24, 1969.
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