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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. 151 (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. zr �9 154 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.