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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.
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(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.
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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.