69-0512_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
MAY 12, 1969
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to
order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was
given by the City Attorney, John Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilman present: William
A. Bathgate, Don
Durnford,
Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Antonio
M.
(Tony) Olivares
and Edward
S. Chermak. Councilmen absent:
None
Councilman Forster requested a correction of the minutes
of May 5, 1969. Under Recommendations & Reports, City Administrator
section (a), sentence should read, "The City Administrator was
requested to acquire at least 2 M.A.I. bids for appraisal on the
school site". Also, the minutes of April 14, 1969, should read
under Recommendations & Reports, Councilman Forster, section (a),
"Inquired as to gun control ordinance in the county as to how
it affected the City".
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 5, 1969,
were then approved as corrected.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Any of the council wishing to attend the Orange County
League of Cities general meeting to be held May 22, 1969,
in the City of Placentia are to contact the City Administrator's
office for reservations.
(b) Councilman Durnford motioned to grant the request of the
Capistrano Valley Baptist Church request for a one year
extension for temporary use and occupancy contingent upon
the proposed widening of the portion of Del Obispo Road
fronting the property, duly seconded by Councilman Bathgate.
(c) Letter from the Capistrano Airport and Industrial Park, Ltd.
requesting the City to purchase the 5.44 acres of Orange
County Flood Control property was received. Mr. Jay Wilcox
addressed the Council with regards to clarification as to
what the county requested as compared to their cost and
margin of profit. Mr. Tom 0"Keefe, Attorney, was recognized
by the Council and gave legal particulars re: the proposed
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transaction between the county and the city. Lengthy dis-
cussion followed. The City on its initiative will conduct
a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit on the airport
property and the county is to be notified as to the City
making this move. Discussion continued concerning appraisal
mutually agreeable to the City as well as airport repre-
sentatives. Councilman Durnford motioned for the City
to open negotiations with the county to acquire the 5.44
acres in question, duly seconded by Councilman Forster,
carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Councilman Forster requested clarification on the Business
License fees and the Building Permit fees. Councilman Bathgate
moved to accept and file for audit the Statement of Cash Receipts
and Disbursements for the month ending April 30, 1969, seconded by
Councilman Durnford, carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Planning Commission Minutes of April 29, 1969 and May 6, 1969
noted. Received and filed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) The Director of Public Works presented the third revision of
the proposed agreement for .sewerage facilities with the
Santa Margarita Water District. Mr. Frank Fehse and Mr.
Fritz Stradling, representing the Santa Margarita Water
District and Mr. Don Martinson and Mr. Brennon, representing
Lowry Engineering -Science were recognized by the Council.
They have agreed to put in a meter system in reference to
Section 3. Question was raised as to provision for maintenance
of the line in cases of natural disasters. Mr. Fehse
stated a clause could be drafted for sharing the cost of any
acts of natural disaster, for the 8,500 foot extension from
Oso Road north.
(b) Discussion centered on the proposed park land acquisition
re: Lot 60, of Tract 5974. Point was brought up re: home-
owners of the area paying for the upkeep and maintenance.
City Administrator suggested questionnaire being sent for
polling the residents as to their desires. Mrs. Thorpe, a
homeowner in the San Juan Terrace, was acknowledged in the
audience to address the Council at this time. Council
commented upon area assessment, and forming a Parks &
Recreation Commission. City Attorney clarified some of the
various types of provisions for parks. No action taken at
this time. City Attorney will report on an outline of a
format for Parks & Recreation. A written report was re-
quested by Councilman Forster directed to the Director of
Finance, to have all the financial factors set forth.
Staff was requested to pursue cost and maintenance breakdown. _
(c) The proposed agreement of the Orange County Flood Control
re: proposed cooperative master plan of drainage was re-
ported by the City Engineer, .Tack Kubota. The preliminary
study covers approximately 5,000 acres. The cost breakdown
was clarified and it was also noted at this time that the
City encompasses approximately 8,000 acres as compared to
the county which is approximately 5,000 acres. Mr. Kubota
emphasized one of the important gains to the City would be
the determination of the responsibilities of the City and
that of the county. Councilman Forster motioned to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk sign the agreement,
seconded by Councilman Bathgate. Motion carried 4 to 1
with Councilman Durnford voting no.
(d) Request for authorization to enter into an agreement with
the County of Orange for maintenance of radio communica-
tion equipment. Bids whether to purchase or lease will
be ready by next meeting. Councilman Bathgate moved to
authorize the request directed to the County, seconded
by Councilman Durnford, carried by a 4 to 0 vote. Council-
man Forster abstained.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) The agreement for law enforcement services with the County
of Orange Sheriff's Department would be a 5 year contract
with a 30 day cancellation clause, payable in equal pay-
ments on fiscal year quarters. Councilman Bathgate motioned
to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
agreement for law enforcement services, duly seconded by
Councilman Durnford.
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(b) The document of conveyance has been executed for the
division of land - Donald B; Moore. Resolution was offered
by Councilman Durnford, AYES: Councilmen Drunford, Bathgate,
Forster, Olivares and Chermak. NOES: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(a) Reported that item on the Agenda of the County Board of
Supervisors is for restoration of the filtration plant
(Well No. 5) for Orange County Waterworks District No. 4.
(b) Reported on research for overtime for city employees is
compensated for at straight time. Will be brought up again
at Council meeting the 91' of June when the budget is dis-
cussed.
(c) Notice of League of California Cities Committee meeting to
be held May 23rd in Sacramento re: solid disposal on local,
regional and state level. Councilman Forster moved to
grant request for expenditures to attend the meeting, duly
seconded by Councilman Durnford. Motion carried 4 to 1,
with Councilman 0livares voting no.
City Treasurer, Harold Albert
Requested authorization to complete payment on repairs to
A. D. 66-1 for $29,311.62. Councilman Bathgate moved to authorize
payment to Cappello & Sons, duly seconded by Councilman Durnford.
So ordered.
Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(a) Letter from Don Martinson, re: completion of Darmi
Interceptor Sewer Unit II and request for payment.
Councilman Durnford motioned to/tait4ii5�qpi� �aameiit
of $2,817.75, duly seconded by Councilman Forster,
carried unanimously.
(b) Ganado temporary crossing should be completed in the next
few days.
(c) Capello and Sons has made the connection of sewer lines
for the Dike & Colgrove tract and removed the former
pump station.
City Engineer, Jack Kubota
(a) Reported that all base material is in on Del Obispo Street
at Camino del Avion to southerly city limits.
(b) State Divison of Highways has a target date of 1.970 for
widening of Pacific Coast Highway at Doheny.
(c) Gave statistics regarding the recent storms reflecting
volumes of rainfall runoff in San Juan Creek and Trabuco
Creek.
(d) Tract 6958 - Mission Hills Ranch - 23 lots.
Tract 6969 - McCarthy -Sant - 43 lots.
Councilman Forster*
Inquired if staff has directed the letter to the school
district re: appraisal of school site.