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NOVEMBER 10, 1969
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Edward
S. Chermak at 7:01 P.M.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation 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.
There was a correction of the minutes of October 27, 1969. Under Staff
Reports, City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota, Item (c) - delete the following sentence:
City Engineer emphasized that it has never been the policy of the City Council to
waive improvements. Under Item (e) - delete item (e) and make it a second para-
graph to item (d) with the following corrections - Proposed Grant Deed, an
easement for sanitary sewer easement (Del Obispo Investment Co.). Resolution
No. 69-10-27-3 offered by Councilman Bathgate to accept grant deed for recordation
of the deed and record said deed. The minutes were then approved as corrected.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 28, 1969, were
approved as presented.
STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator - Ernest A. Thompson
(a) Reported on four items on the agenda of the Orange County Board of Supervisors -
Item #23, notice of completion - repair of flood damage of portions of line
H, zone 3 - Waterworks District No. 4; Item #25, proposed agreement - photo-
grammetrict services San Juan Creek basin; Item #26, request authorization
for modification of Cook reservoir altitude valve with zone 1 bond funds -
Waterworks District No. 4; and Item #31, agreement and bond for zone 3 water
facilities to serve Tracts 6427 and 6958 - Waterworks District No. 4.
(b) Public Hearing set for November 26, 2:00 P.M for proposed Annexation #16
and #17 as reported by the Local Agency Formation Commission.
(c) Mr. Arthur Lavagnino submitted a basic plan for the new City Hall facility
construction. This being a metal building, it will come under A.I.A. control.
Discussion centered around the grading plan being incorporated into the bid.
City Engineer stated that since this is in the realm of site development,
he could have a grading plan worked out in approximately two weeks. The
Mayor made mention that the time factor is an important point. Councilman
Durnford made a motion to have the City Engineer and Director of Public
Works proceed with expediting the project, seconded by Councilman Forster,
carried unanimously.
(d) Read letter from the Chamber of Commerce thanking the City for the contri-
bution for Christmas lights.
(e) Consideration for making a commitment for the Camino Las Rambles Interchange -
reported the possibility of the developer withdrawing the commitment of 7
acres, and money, if the State Division of Highways does not start work on
this project in the very near future. There was no objection by the
Council to authorize two members of the staff or council to attend the
meeting to be held November 20th in Marin County for the purpose of
discussing this interchange.
City Attorney - John Dawson
Reported eminent domain proceedings are ready on the Vermeulen property.
Finance Director - Paul P. Lew
Requested authorization to purchase a fireproof file. Councilman Forster
moved, seconded by Councilman Bathgate to approve the request, motion carried
unanimously.
Director of Public Works - T. J. Meadows
(a) Reported that unless we are a member of S.C.A.G. - any funds we might apply
for from H.U.D. would not even be considered.
(b) Griffith Company has completed all work - also gave reason why it was decided
not to seal coat the streets.
(c) Ross Water line - original intent was for the City to remove the line from
the bridge coordinately with the Contractor for the Army Corps. of Engineers
doing work in San Juan Creek.
(d) Shell Service Station - suggested sewer connection fees be set at $550.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to set the Shell sewer connection fees
at $550, seconded by Councilman Durnford, carried unanimously.
(e) Mr. Don Martinson of Lowry Engineering Science reported the status of the
engineering relative to the proposed trunk sewer facilities that will
serve the portion of Mission Viejo in the Santa Margarita Water District.
If you want to apply for H.U.D. money, you have to belong to an organization
which supports H.U.D. - Mr. Strugeon stated to Mr. Martinson that application
with F.W.P.C.A. sounds favorable as an alternative.
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City Engineer - Jack Y. Kubota
(a) Subdivision activities - cash contribution for Tract 6788 for underground
utilities as reported in letter from San Diego Gas & Electric. If we
could assign a dollar value - the amount would run $6,000 - $12,000. Mr.
Birtcher and Mr. Ayer have these figures. Discussion ensued regarding the
underground utilities and the benefits derived for these utilities being
put underground. Councilman Bathgage moved that the City is willing to
accept the amount of $6,000 in lieu of undergrounding utilities for Tract
6788, seconded by Councilman Forster, carried unanimously.
Tract 6365 - improvement plans have been submitted for final approval.
(b) Griffith Company has completed widening zone on Camino Capistrano at
Avenida Aeropuerta - Inquired as to the speed limit being reduced from
55 m.p.h. to possibly 35 m.p.h. along Camino Capistrano from San Juan
Capistrano Road to the Southerly City limits. It was also brought out that
it would be advantageous to have a street light at Ave. Aeropuerta intersec-
tion. There was a question raised as to what the procedure would be for
establishing a lower speed zone. Conclusion reached was to have a two week
time period to observe and come up with recommendation for the speed limit,
whether it be 35 or 45 m.p.h.
(c) Capital Improvement Program - Ortega Highway, E1 Camino Real and signaliza-
tion.
(d) Had conference re: L.U.P. 69-117 (Oyharzabal-Reichert)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Dale Ladd, a committeeman on the Mobilehome Park Study Commission was
recognized by the Council. Requested the City Planner and a secretary to be
present at the Commission's November 18th meeting. Council so directed the City
Planner and secretary to attend.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
No action taken by the Council on the Public Utilities Commission Notice
regarding an increase in rates for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Set up Public Hearing on the rezoning of 69-101 (Smith) for December 8th,
1969 at 7:30 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Richard Sant, representing the Belinda Company addressed the Council
with regards to their request for fencing around the sales office. City Engineer
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brought to the attention of the Council that the driveway going into the sales
office is of a "boot leg" nature and made suggestion that the developer should
be required to conform to the city standards. Mr. Sant explained the reasoning
for the driveway approach being set up as it is was for making the most parking
spaces available to prospective buyers. Lengthy discussion followed. Councilman
Forster moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Olivares, and
thereafter amended with the contingencies for submitting a cash deposit or bond.
The motion was defeated by a vote of 2 to 3. Councilman Bathgate moved to grant
the request for balcktopping the sidewalk between Lots 34 and 39 and enclosing
with a split rail fence and installing a suitable blacktop driveway for entrance
to the parking area and a cash deposit for guaranteeing the installation of
standard sidewalks and concrete drive approaches, seconded by Councilman Durnford.
Motion passed 3 to 2.
Councilman Bathgate
(a) Should get on with the precise alignment of La Novia, especially at the creek
crossing.
(b) Questioned where the Oso sewer line will go across property owners land; what
their participation coat would be to use the line and also what arrangement
could be made for credit to the property owners involved.
(c) Inquired if the City Hall facility committee would still be meeting.
(d) Staff was asked to advise re: violation of our ordinance on the throw away
type newsletter being distributed within the city limits.
(e) Fill in paving of certain areas on Camino Capistrano.
Councilman Forster
(a) Reported on the violation of the Land Use Permit for the Phillips 66 Service
Station. City Planner directed to check out and serve notice why owner should
not be asked for a rehearing if the situation is not cleaned up.
Mayor Chermak
(a) Proclaimed November 9th through the 16th as National Unity Week.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:47 P.M.
Reepe tfully submitt d
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City -Clerk City -Clerk
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