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69-0428_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting95 Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capish-raio APRIL 28, 1.969 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Edward S. Chermak, at 7:02 P.M. 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 and Edward S. Chermak. Councilmen absent: Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Thomas A. (Tony) Forster. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 1969 were approved as presented. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL Nominations were called for to elect a new mayor and mayor pro - tem for the 1_969-1970 coming year. The name of Edward S. Chermak was nominated. (Councilman Forster arrived at 7:05 P.M.). The motion was entered by Councilman Durnford, duly seconded by Councilman Bathgate. Councilman Forster moved to close the nomination, seconded by Councilman Bathgate for a unanimous vote for Edward S. Chermak for Mayor. The City Administrator then turned the meeting back to the Mayor. William A. Bathgate was nominated for Mayor Pro -Tem. Councilman Durnford made the motion, seconded by Councilman Forster. Councilman Durnford then moved the nomination be closed, duly seconded by Councilman Forster. Councilman Bathgate was voted Mayor Pro -Tem by unanimous vote. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (a) Letter from Southern California Association of Governments re: membership participation. There was a request from Councilman Olivares to withhold any decision on this until he can be present. The SCAG participation was discussed by the Council as to the advantage or disadvantage of future issues with regards to future funds. City Treasurer, Mrs. Ross offered to submit to the Council the lengthy re- port of the Legislative Committee on SCAG for them to review. Councilman Olivares' request was honored by the Council and the issue was carried over until the next meeting. 41-1-f-&9 96 (b) Resolution of Che City of La Palma re:legislation which would reduce the penalty for possession of marijuana. City Attorney offered to eximine legislation AB 1003 for clarification as to the exact nature of the bill and re- port back to the Council at its next regular meeting. (c) City Administrator gave presentation clarifying Reorganza- tion No. 10 which is for the proposed changes of the boundaries for the Moulton Water District, Santa Margarita Water District and the Orange County Water Works District No. 4. Councilman Bathgate suggested the Director of Public Works, the City Administrator and himself have a review together as to the comments or protest to be made at the Public Hearing set for May 14, 1.969 at 2:00 P.M. (d) Mayor Chermak proclaimed April 21 - 20, 1.969, as "National School Bus Safety Week." (e) Two bids were submitted for the printing and publicati-on of the Land Use Ordinance #115, as amended. Councilman Forster motioned, duly seconded by Councilman Bathgate to award the contract to the low bidder, Coastline Printers. Carried unanimously. (f) Resolution submitted by the City of Long Beach regarding year around establishment of daylight savings time. Motion by Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford that we not support a resolution for year around daylight saving time, carried unanimously. (g) Resolution of adoption concerning AB 1356 from the City ofth Costa Mesa was submitted. There were no comments by the Council at this time. TREASURY DEMAND Question was raised re: gasoline prices. Director of Finance stated since we have no underground storage facility, the two tanks we now own must conform to Fire Safety rules and if they were in use, the savings would amount to approximately 150 per gal. Councilman Forster moved that warrant numbers 4127 through 4221 in the amw:unt of $83,080.35 be paid, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, carried unanimously. L4 M COMMITTEE REPORT The proposed acquisition of Lot 60, Tract No. 5974 for park purposes was reported by Councilman Durnford with the Director of Finance presenting clarification of acreage and money involved. Lengthy discussion followed. The Mayor raised the question to the Council what their opinion was. Consensus was of the conclusion that the Council would study for at least a two week period. Also to be considered, is the maintenance factor and the improvements of the park itself. It was brought up also that the Planning Commission be made aware of this park proposal. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS (a) The minutes of the Planning Commission were approved as presented. (b) Council discussed the 1 year extension of the landscaping of the Community Presbyterian Church. Point of issue was brough up as to why the Planning Commission denied the deletion of the island planters in the parking area. Councilman Forster motioned to extend the 1 year extension as recommended by the Planning Commission, duly seconded by Councilman Durnford. (c) DL -69-104 (Rosenbaum property - request to divide a parcel zoned C -1H into two parcels) discussed by the Council. City Engineer clarified the request which is subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. (d) Question was raised regarding the color change on the Southern California lst National Bank and why the Planning Commission changed their opinion. Mayor would like to have this issue brought up before the City Council. He expressed the viewpoint of contacting the Planning Commission to review their Mission Architectural_ Control & Tradition. However, this matter may not be subject to review by the City Counci, therefore the Planning Commission determination is final. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Weed Abatement Program - City Attorney was questioned as to why an ordinance had not been written a year ago. The state law now in effect enables a Resolution to be the most expeditious way to go with regards to the recurrent weeds. Councilman Bathgate offered resolution declaring all weeds growing upon any parcel. of land or any public street in the City of San Juan Capistrano to be a seasonal and recurrent muisance, suggested bidding and Public Hearing be set the same day (May 26th, 1969 at 10:00 A.M.). Roll call was taken - AYES: Councilman Bathgate, Durnford and Chermak. Abstain: Councilman Forster. NOES: None. Absent: Council- man Olivares. Councilman Bathgate also offered resolution declaring the necessity to contract for the removal_ of all weeds, calling for bids and authorizing publication of notice. Roll call was taken - AYES: Councilmen Bathgate, Durnford and Chermak. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilman Forster. ABSENT: Councilman Olivares NEW BUSINESS Orange County Flood Control. District - City Engineer was asked to comment on his initial_ study on the drainage facilities within our City. Preliminary studies made in 1963-4-5 took in most populated areas in the City limits. He stated the goal is very important to the City with regards to the overall picture of the entire dra-i_nage, both within the City and the surrounding county areas. Lengthy discussion followed. At this time, a member of the audience, who stated he was a new resident to the area, was recognized by the City Council bringing out the point of what funds are available from the federal government for such a study as was being discussed. The City Engineer then suggested going over what has been accomplished thus far with the Director of Public Works and having this study for the presentation to the City Council at the next regular session. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held Monday, May Stn, 1969, at 7:00 P.M. Ek -nest A. Thompson City Clerk-Administra or These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano at their regular meeting held April 28, 1969.