71-0426_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingCOUNCIL MINUTES - April 26th, 1971
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Hall & Foreman, Inc, re: quit claim of access
easement on division of land application D.L. 71-101.
Councilman Bathgate moved to refer this to staff and to
have a report brought back for the May 10th agenda, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, carried and so ordered.
2. Letter from Diehl, Evans and Company re: increase in rates for
1971-72 audit. Councilman Thorpe moved to have this report
brought back on the May 10th agenda, seconded by Councilman Bathgate,
carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR
1. Flag display - submitted memorandum from the Director of
Planning re: status report of existing flag displays in the City.
Council discussion brought up the Westport flag situation as well
as the Douglass tract. Councilman Thorpe moved to have the
Council review the Westport flag application to the Planning
Commission as well as the general policy of flags in Ordinance
No. 115, seconded by Councilman Chermak, carried 4 to 1 with
Councilman Bathgate voting Noe. This item to be brought back
on the May 10th agenda.
2. New County Disposal Station - Councilman Thorpe moved to have
consideration given for the present disposal station looked at
for a future park site; motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Bathgate moved to give further study to the Prima
Deshecha Canada proposed disposal station, seconded by Council-
man Gammell, carried and so ordered.
3. Council Photos - the City Administrator suggested a professional
photographer take the pictures of the Councilmen so as to have
uniformity. Members of the Council will discuss this again
after staff has made contact with a photographer re: cost factor
and size of portraits.
4. Gave recommendation to Council to change payment of accounts
payable from once a month to every two weeks (memorandum from
Director of Finance substantiates this recommendation). Council-
man Thorpe moved to approve the recommendation, seconded by
Councilman Gammell, carried unanimously.
5. International Conference of Municipal Officers - Councilman
Thorpe moved to uphold the recommendation of the City Administra-
tor to authorize the Director of Finance to attend the conference,
seconded by Councilman Bathgate, carried unanimously.
6. Councilman Thorpe offered Resolution No. 71-4-26-6 authorizing
the City Administrator to request a special census from the
State Department of Finance. Roll call was taken - AYES:
Councilmen: Thorpe, Bathgate, Chermak, Gammell and Forster.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
7. Reported on communication he had received from the City of San
Clemente re: invitation to our Council to meet with their City
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Council to discuss sphere of influence. City Administrator
clarified the definition of sphere of influence as it would
pertain to future annexations, as well as L.A.F.C, request for
projected plans. This issue to be brought up at the May 3rd
adjourned meeting of the City Council.
8. Reported Mayor's and Councilmen's Legislative Institute will
be held in Sacramento May 10th - 12th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Councilman Bathgate reported the brochure for the City had been
returned to the Chamber of Commerce with some minor changes -�
made by the committee comprised of Councilman Chermak and
himself.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
1. Councilman Chermak moved to approve the purchase of Orange
County Flood Control property on Alipaz, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe, carried unanimously and so ordered. It was directed
that $7,000 be offered for the purchase.
2. Gave recommendation to the Council that personnel from the
Neighborhood Youth Corp. could be utilized in the park areas.
Staff will investigate further the actual program sponsored by
the Department of Labor and will report back to the Council.
3. Removal of orange trees at Westport Park was referred to the
City Administrator and staff.
4. County Dump Site - gave recommendation to utilize as a County
Regional Park. Councilman Thorpe moved to refer this to the
Planning Commission to review and consider the impact this type
of park would bring to the surrounding area, and what uses this
regional park could be put to, seconded by Councilman Gammell,
carried unanimously. Planning Commission was give a 2 to 3
month time period to review this.
5. Made request for investigation to determine the best possible
ways .of beautifying the city's freeway accesses. Director of
Public Works stated to the Council the proposed money from the
state for freeway beautification had been removed due to the
austerity program. City Engineer also pointed out that the
problem the state faces is maintenance upkeep. Councilman
Thorpe requested the Director of Public Works investigate this
with the State Highway Commission. It was also referred to the
City Administrator and staff to investigate the status of
funding and report back to the Council.
STAFF REPORTS
City Attorney
James Okazaki
1. Answered Mayor's inquiry re: Newport Sign litigation. Case is
still pending.
2. Gave explanation to members of the Council regarding the condemna-
tion filing on the Vermeulen property.
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City Treasurer
Alice Ross
Submitted Treasurer's report of bank and fund balances.
Director of Public Works
T. J. Meadows
Undergrounding of electric lines in conjunction with the La
Novia Bridge crossing - Councilman Thorpe moved to authorize
staff to notify San Diego Gas & Electric Company that the City
is not interested at this time for undergrounding of the
transmission lines, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, carried
and so ordered.
City Engineer
Jack Y. Kubota
1. Reported on subdivision program - Tract 7191 has been cleared
since paying their sewer connection fees to the City in the
amount of $25,875.
2. Apprised Council that under the agreement with the Troy Homes
developer, the park site land was dedicated to the City and the
City is obligated to pay for all improvements. As the units are
completed, the developer will bill the City. The Mayor suggested
this item be an inclusion in the projected budget for fiscal
1971-72.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Bathgate
1. Suggested a thank you be extended to the Chamber of Commerce
from the City in its sponsorship of the City's 10th anniversary
of incorporation. Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No.
71-4-26-8, extending its appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce.
Roll call was taken - AYES: Councilmen: Bathgate, Chermak,
Gammell, Thorpe and Forster. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
2. Made suggestion for a new procedure for appointing Planning
Commissioners. Requested the opportunity to work with the City
Administrator to formulate an application form that would be
available to interested individuals who would like to serve on
the Planning Commission.
Councilman Gammell
1. Made inquiry as to the possibility of a blacktop extension around
the mini -park to be used as a sidewalk. This was referred to the
City Administrator and appropriate staff to see what could be
worked out.
2. Mentioned that there were no parking spaces designated on Ortega
Highway (between off -ramp of freeway and Walnut Grove Restaurant).
Councilmen Thorpe
1. Would like to discuss U.C.I. funding at the next regular meeting.
2. Discussed possible change in Council meeting nights. Staff was
requested to give consideration and response as to what night
other than Monday would be appropriate.
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Mayor Forster
1. Commented on animal control in our City - stated dog control
is a definite problem and suggested a program similar to the
City of San Clemente. No action was taken at this time.
2. Mayor Forster offered Resolution No. 71-4-26-9 commending
Allen S. Koch for his services as an outstanding Road
Commissioner and County Surveyor for the County of Orange.
Roll call was taken - AYES: Councilmen: Forster, Bathgate,
Chermak, Gammell and Thorpe. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. to an Executive Session.
The Executive Session adjourned at 11:20 P.M. to an Adjourned
Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 3rd, 1971 at
7:00 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Robert K. ohns
Acting C' y Clerk
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