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Councilman Thorpe moved to have Public Hearing date be set
for April 12th, 1971 to hear any protests on the weed abate-
ment program, seconded by Councilman Gammell, carried
unanimously.
Councilman Thorpe moved to authorize the City Clerk to publish
notice inviting sealed proposals for contracting the weed
abatement program, seconded by Councilman Chermak, carried and
so ordered.
2. Displayed map depicting State of California Division of Highways
plans to designate the Ortega Highway as a state scenic route.
3. Requested City Engineer and Director of Public Works be authorized
to negotiate with the Penhall Company for the Camino Capistrano
Bridge railing modification since they had submitted a low bid
of $14,800. Councilman Gammell moved to uphold the recommenda-
tion of the Director of Public Works, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe, carried and so ordered.
City Engineer
Jack Y. Kubota
1. Recommended acceptance of street improvements, sanitary sewer
system and the street lighting system for Tract 6365 (industrial c,
subdivision south of Airport), so that letter of credit can be
released after review by the City Attorney. Councilman Gammell
moved to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, seconded!
by Councilman Bathgate, carried unanimously.
2. Camino Capistrano - 1911 Act - committee is still working with
the school district and a report on this will be forthcoming.
3. Jose Mesa Property - the escrow has closed on this property
and all information is now being transmitted to the Parks &
Recreation Commission.
4. Waivers - staff to review status of various waivers granted in
the past.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
1. Council set second Public Hearing date for April 12th, 1971, for
adopting an amendment to the precise alignment of Del Obispo
Road and approving amendment number 5 to the circulation element
of the General Plan known as the Master Plan of Arterial Streets
and Highways.
2. Letter from the Chairman of the Planning Commission, Gerald T.
Gaffney re: A.S.P.O. Conference. Council honored the request
for two Planning Commissioners and the Director of Planning to
attend the meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Request for waiver of street improvements from Solag Disposal
Company. The Mayor gave the chair to the Mayor Pro -Tem,
William Bathgate, stating he wished to abstain from any dis-
cussion or decision on the Solag Disposal request due to a
possible conflict of interest. The Mayor then left the Council
Chambers. Councilman Chermak suggested this be handled like
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other requests for waivers. The motion was made by Councilman
Chermak to have dedication at demand of Council and the same
guarantee to the City such as a bond or letter of credit
(City Engineer to determine amount), seconded by Councilman
Gammell, carried 4 - 0 with Mayor Forster abstaining. The
Mayor then returned to the Council Chambers.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Letter of request from the San Juan Beautiful Committee for
declaring April 24th, 1971 as Arbor Day. Councilman Gammell
moved to declare the designated date of April 24th as Arbor
Day, seconded by Councilman Chermak, carried unanimously.
Councilman Chermak moved to grant the parade permit subject
to coordinating with appropriate staff re: barricades and
traffic, seconded by Councilman Gammell, carried and so
ordered.
2. Letter from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission received
and filed by the Council.
3. Letter from Supervisor Robert W. Battin re: appointee to the
Hospital Planning Council. Mayor requested this be brought
back under unfinished business at the next regular meeting of
the Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Councilman Bathgate made the motion to approve the statement
from Mr. Richard C. Grace in the amount of $1,895.81 for the
Police Feasibility Study, seconded by Councilman Thorpe,
carried and so ordered.
2. Councilman Chermak reported on the sewer connection fee study.
Stated the committee recommended no reduction was necessary
at this time to reduce the sewer connection fees and denied
Westport's request for the reduction. Discussion by Council
left the issue open for staff to set a time certain to review
at a later date. Councilman Thorpe moved to have it related
to Westport there was no basis for changing the sewer connection
fee structure, but the City will continue to study, seconded
by Councilman Gammell, carried unanimously. It was directed ^
that the new Councilmen, Gammell and Thorpe be given copies
of the Bartle Wells Report.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Bathgate
Requested Council give consideration to the Police Study
Report submitted by Mr. Bortfelt.
Councilman Chermak
1. Reported on incident of the extended length of time it took
for the police to answer a call.
2. Questioned changing of park site name at Westport development.
Mr. Dennis Paquin responded with statement four more names will
be forthcoming for the Council to choose from.
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Councilman Gammell
Commented on the fine job done by the City crew of clean-up
after the Swallows Day Parade. The Mayor at this point also
related the fact of what an excellent job the Fiesta Associa-
tion had done in putting on this year's parade. It was noted
however, that better traffic control could be suggested for
next year as well as shortening the length of the parade.
The Mayor requested Councilman Gammell to relate these
suggestions back to the Fiesta Association.
Councilman Thorpe
1. Made comment that Marco Forster Junior Highschool be commended
for their outstanding community participation and civic spirit.
This will be drafted out by the City Attorney for the next
meeting.
2. Offered Resolution No. 71-3-22-3 - urging action to alleviate
the problem of litter and waste disposal created by the sale
of beverages in disposable non -returnable containers. Roll
call was taken - AYES: Councilmen: Thorpe, Bathgate, Chermak,
Gammell and Forster. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. It was
directed to have copies of this resolution sent to the County
Supervisors' Association and all State Assemblymen and
Senators.
3. Made inquiry into the possibility of having our own Building
Department. Council conclusion stipulated a report should
be researched on this and included in the April 26th Council
packet.
Mayor Forster
1. Announced the invitation from the Chamber of Commerce in-
viting all past and present Councilmen and Mayors to a
10th Anniversary celebration of the City's incorporation to
to be held April 23rd at the E1 Adobe Restaurant.
2. Reported the Police Study Report will be reviewed prior to
the budget time, and hopefully a decision will be reached
before budget time.
3. Reported Assemblyman Briggs has requested the League of
California Cities to pursue the dissolvement of the Harbor
District.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert K. Johns
Acting City Clerk
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