69-0714_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting3 0 MinuLes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano
JULY 14, 1969
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Mayor Edward S. Chermak at 7:05 P.M.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocati.on was given
by the City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William
A. Bathgate, Don Durnford, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Antonio M.
(Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 23rd, 1969, and the
adjourned regular meeting of June 30th, 1969, were approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Letter from Richard 0. Clark, Mayor of the City of Albany re:
AB 2057. Discussion followed clarifying what this bill does
and its reference to land use. No action taken at this time
by the Council, however, it was requested by the Council to
have this issue brought up again at the next regular meeting.
(b) Letter of report from Diehl, Evans & Company, auditors for the
City of San Juan Capistrano re: the financial statements and
transactions covering nine months ending March 31, 1969, was
received as informational to the Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Request from the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association presented by
Al Jimenez, "El Presidente" for permission from the City to place
banners and signs re: barbecue set for July 27th. Mr. Jimenez clarified
the position of the Association and its contact with the Sheriff's
Department with regard to their assistance. Councilman Durnford moved
to grant the request of the Fiesta Association, seconded by Councilman
Bathgate, carried unanimously. Staff was directed to set conditions
re: clean up.
TREASURER'S REPORT
(a) Councilman Forster moved, seconded by Councilman Bathgate to file
for audit the statement of cash receipts and disbursements for
the month ending June 30, 1969.
(b) Summary statement of cash receipts and disbursements, fund
balance and analysis of general fund reserves and unapprop-
riated balances. Councilman Durnford offered resolution to
authorize transfer of funds from General Fund to Municipal
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Sewer District and to General Fund Reserve for encumbrances.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson, reported the
mutual aid fire protection services between the County and San
Juan Capistrano.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Letter from Mission Hills Ranch regarding the extension
of time for model home complex activity in Tract 6427.
Councilman Forster moved, seconded by Councilman Durnford
to grant a one year extension. City Engineer questioned the
fact that the time actually lapsed in April - Councilman
Durnford modified the motion to read the extension of time
to be from April, 1969, through April 1970, carried unani-
mously.
(b) Request from Douglass -Pacific Corporation requesting exon-
eration of bonds on, sewer bond, street bond and monument
bond. City Engineer recommended holding any action on the
street improvements and monumentation bonds in connection
with Tract 6169 until all work is completed satisfactorily.
(c) Proposed resolution of acceptance of Lot 60, Tract 5974 for
park purposes - resolution offered by Councilman Bathgate.
Roll call was taken: AYES: Bathgate, Durnford, Forster,
Olivares and Chermak. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
(d) Exoneration of Certificates of Deposit - request for release
of funds on Tract 4678 and 5125. City Engineer clarified
to the Council the status and recommended the release of
these funds. Councilman Bathgate moved the certificates of
deposit be released on the two tracts, seconded by Council-
man Durnford, carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTS
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(a) Gave a brief summary as to the commercial and individual
rates re: South Laguna Disposal and Truman Smith Disposal. --
Discussion followed regarding the comments to some of the
Councilmen pertaining to the satisfaction the people feel
about Truman Smith Disposal as compared to the competitive
bid. Suggestion was made of granting raise of price according
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to provisions within proposed new contract. City [Attorney
to come up with a draft of a new agreement with an escalation
clause. The record so states that Councilman Forster ab-
stained from a1L comments or discussion re: the subject
matter of trash due to a possible conflict on interest.
(b) Informed the Council that the City of San Juan
Capistrano will he host to the Orange County League of
Cities meeting to be held Thursday, August 28' at the
E1 Adobe RV,staurant. Staff is to be informed of any
suggestions re: topic of entertainment and mernu.
(c) Real Property Service re: notice of availability of
5.435 acres - Flood Control. has declared a surplus.
Informational.
City Attorney, John Dawson
Mr. Guthrie of Northlode Explora`iD'.s, Inc. would like
exoneration of the bind re: capping and abansonment of the oil
well. Will take up next meeting.
Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(a)
Mr.
Franklin was contacted regarding
a temporary crossing
be
for
Trabuco Bridge and stated
no written guarantee could
be given. Mr. Swanner was contacted with reference to
using part of his property for use as a temporary crossing.
Mr. Swanner preferred to wait until he arrives in California
some time in August and looks over the situation before
making a decision. Discussion following was related to
what kind of structure could be put up. Councilman
Bathgate moved to have staff prepare a proposal to present
to Mr. Swanner, seconded by Councilman Forster. City
Engineer emphasized at this time that the structure,
even though temporary, should be able to withstand any
heavy rains. Motion carried unanimously.
(b) Negotiating for contract for street improvements - will
report next meeting.
(c)
Weed
abatement program -
should
be
finished
sometime this
week.
Will make tour and
have
full
report
by next meeting.
(d) Request was received for additional street lighting at
Aguacate Road and Del Obispo Street. Question raised
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whether or not it was a dedicated road. Will take request
under advisement. City Engineer brought up point at this
time of general lighting for public purposes and its
impact in the very near future.
(e) Introduced Mr. Walt Cappello as the "newest resident to
San Juan Capistrano." Mr. Cappello gave a report to the
Council with regards to the progress of the repair of the
sewer lines. They are now in the process of cleaning out
the lines. Approximately 250, to 300, of line has been
encased. Councilman Bathgate moved to issue warrant #4421
in the amount of $29,177.68 be paid to Cappello & Sons,
seconded by Councilman Durnford, carried unanimously.
(f) Has received no response from the State Disaster Office re:
P.L. 875 application - even though 45 applications have been
approved, however, the City of San Juan Capistrano is not
included in this figure. Suggested telephone contacts be
made to Washington.
(g) Mr. Meadows was asked at this time about the possibility of
a left hand turn pocket at Camino Capistrano and the
southbound on ramp to the San Diego Freeway. Director of
Public Works will look into.
City Engineer - Jack Kubota
(a) Humble Oil will be starting their service station very
shortly.
(b) Lowry Engineering Science has commenced their drainage
study.
(c) Tract 6969 and 6365 are submitted for checking.
(d) Clarified momumentat.ion to Mr. Douglass in the audience
with respect to need of field notes and verification that
the engineer had been paid for setting same.
Councilman Bathgate
Primary streets - questioned how it is determined where
arterial street dedications stop re: precise alignment of streets,
and also, why individuals rather than all property owners are
involved. Lengthy discussion followed and it was suggested that
possibly staff could come up with a suggestion and perhaps a
reimbursement policy. It was also recommended to refer to the
Planning Commission to take under advisement.
Councilman Durnford
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Councilman Durnford
(a) Inquired as to when we can expect signalization of the
intersection of Ortega Highway & Camino Capistrano.
(b) Inquired as to when theold treatment plant site pond can
be filled in with dirt. Councilman Durnford moved,
seconded by Councilman Bathgate to request the Director
of Public Works to fill pond with dirt, carried
unanimously.
Councilman Forste
(a) Withdrew request at this time for Management Consultant
Study of City with the opinion that sufficient funds
would be available if the City Council decided to pursue
the matter at a later date.
(b) Reported on the City Hall Study for which the committee
recommended an all steel building on a concrete slab.
Councilman Forster also stated it was the recommendation of
the committee for the architect to be on a fee basis rather
than a retainer. Question was also raised as to what
purposes could be utilized for both the City Hall functions
and the Public Works Department. A figure of 10,00 square
feet was reached as being an adequate amount of space in
the building. It was also suggested that staff members be
allowed to participate by taking part in recommendations.
Mayor Edward S. Chermak
(a) Recommended absolutely no parking on Calle Perfecto if
obstruction by trucks and trailers is to persist. City
Attorney is taking action on this by writing letters.
(b) Reported on the Coast Catamaran situation re: parking
violations.
(c) Reported on the go-cart situation upon public street rights
of way in the Airport Industrial Tract area.
(d) Reported that all six families are relocated which had been
housed at the Junior High School after the flood damages
destroyed their living quarters.
(e) Praised the work which members on the Community Action
Council had performed in Mexican American relations after
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