69-0825_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingI 5U
Mi;tu'tes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
AUGUST 25, 1969
The regular
meeting
of
the
City Council was called to order
by Mayor Edward S.
Chermak
at
7:05
P.M.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: Wi_IIiam
A. Bathgate, Don Durnford, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Edward S.
C-iermak.
There was a correction to the minutes of August 11th, 1969.
Under unfinished business (b) - the sequence of motions should be
reversed. Councilman Forster made the first motion and Councilman
Bathgate made the second motion. The minutes of the regular
meeting of August 11th, 1969 were then approved as corrected.
Councilman Oli_vares arrived at 7:05 P.M.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) League of California Cities
i-. Notice of Annual Conference to be held in San Francisco,
Sept. 281h - Oct. 1, requesting the City Council to
designate a voting representative. Discussion followed -
attendance by San Juan Capistrano.
2. Memo received and filed regarding a one -day seminar
establishing a sister city.
3. Newsletter memo re: recap of assembly bills during the
summer.
(b) Minutes of the Executive Session of Orange County League of
Cities. (Informational). Received and filed.
(c) Open letter to Mayors from Vice President Spiro Agnew re:
funds available for municipalities. City Attorney stated the
study does not cost anything. It was the concensus of the
Council to keep aware of the progress regarding the H.U.D. funds.
(e) Letter from the Girl Scout Council of Orange County requesting
permission for the annual. Girl Scout calendar sales during the
month of November. Council granted the request under the same
prior conditions of last year. Staff to notify the Girl Scout
Council of the granting of the request.
(f) Letter from the Department of Transportation and Communication
regarding the City of San Ju,' -in Capi.strano's radio license
application which was mailed to the FCC by the County of Orange.
encouraging
young people to
return to school. this fall.
(d)
Letter from
Central Computer
Corporation concerning the H.U.D.
funds available for municipalities. City Attorney stated the
study does not cost anything. It was the concensus of the
Council to keep aware of the progress regarding the H.U.D. funds.
(e) Letter from the Girl Scout Council of Orange County requesting
permission for the annual. Girl Scout calendar sales during the
month of November. Council granted the request under the same
prior conditions of last year. Staff to notify the Girl Scout
Council of the granting of the request.
(f) Letter from the Department of Transportation and Communication
regarding the City of San Ju,' -in Capi.strano's radio license
application which was mailed to the FCC by the County of Orange.
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(g) Letter from the Orange County Flood Control District
responding to our Resolution NO. 69-8-11-1. with reference
to expediting the repair and improvement of San Juan Creek
Channel. Letter stated the various activities which are
under consideration by the Flood Control District to correct
the situation.
TREASURY DEMANDS
Question raised and clarified on the San Juan Hills demand
and the Cappello & Sons Demand. Councilman Bathgate moved,
i�seconded by Councilman Durnford to grant Warrant numbers 4489
through 4572 in the amount of $58,228.05 be paid - motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Councilman Forster raised question on the Planning Commission
Minutes of August 191h, 1969, Item 7 (a) - regarding Dr. Watkins
questioning the Commission's action in that it determined a
reservation would be a conditional offer of dedication. Dr. Watkins
was recognized by the Council and stated his belief that he thought
a reservation was not a dedication. Legal counsel at this time
stated that a reservation for all intents and purposes is a
dedication. It was discussed at some length and clarification of
Commission action was that a definite dedication of property was
required of Dr. Watkins and a ten year clause for reversion of
property would be a conditional part of the dedication if no action
has been taken by the property owner to the south or others to
improve subject easement to the southerly boundary of the property.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Personnel Matters - Memo submitted by the City Administrator
regarding new positions, reclassification and salary adjustments.
Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No. 69-8-25-1 estab-
lishing the new positions. Roll call was taken - AYES:
Councilmen Bathgate, Durnford, Forster, Olivares and Chermak.
Resolution No. 69-8-25-2 offered by Councilman Durnford for
establishing and determining the salaries and classifications
of certain city officers and employees. Roll call was taken -
AYES: Councilmen Durnford, Bathgate, Forster, Olivares and
Chermak. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
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Trabuco Bridge. Ile suggested representatives from the
Council going to Santa Rosa to talk with them on Wednesday.
He also contacted Mr. Koch of the county office who stated
that out of 307 applications, 239 have been approved so far.
City Engineer - Jack Kubota
(a) Related the supplemental report for Del Obispo Street
reconstruction. Requested it be reviewed and some decision
be forthcoming.
(b) Tracts 5733, 6225, 5974, the combination of these 3 sub-
divisions still has outstanding work to be completed. He
requested authorization to work with legal counsel to write
them a letter, Mayor directed staff to pursue.
(c) Reported the inspection of sewer on Tract 5702 (Troy).
LUP 69-110 -Display Trailer Sales street improvements.
LUP 68-11).-Mobilehome Park on south side of Avenida Aeropuerto
street improvements. 2 new service stations going in at
Juni_pero Serra and San Diego Freeway.
(d) Discussed feasibility of precise alignment of La Novia.
Engineering costs for first increment would run approximately
$1,000 to $1,500. Total increment of work would be $3,000
to $3,500.
(e) Public Utilities Commission - A.T. & S.F. have forwarded 3
agreements for improvements of crossings. City's share
would be $26,200: to be completed by 1970. The City could
apply to the Public Utilities Commission for a refund on half
of that. (It was requested at this time by the Press if it
would be possible to receive a brief written report at the
Council meetings when staff presents such facts and figures).
Councilman Forster offered Resolution No. 69-8-25-4
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agree-
ment with the Atchison -Topeka and Santa Fe Railway relating to
crossings. Roll call was taken - AYES: Councilmen Forster,
Bathgate, Durnford, Olivares and Chermak. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None.
(f)
Has received
right
of way documents re: the
Camino
Las
Rambles
interchange
- Mr.
Misbin will be submitting
$57,000
on
this.