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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 .r- -. - 1 9 105 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. S- i-s.-bq 10'7 (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.