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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JULY 17, 1967
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:03 PM by
Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Ernest A.
Thompson, City Administrator.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak. Absent: Carl E.
Buchheim.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 10, 1967, were approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Letter from Engineering and Grading Contractors Association, Orange County
Chapter, urging cities to let contracts to public bid - Informational
(b) Request from San Juan Capistrano Parade Association for renewal of Franchise
Permit covering parade and related activities during March 1968. After
Council consideration, Councilman Durnford moved that staff draw up a list
of recommendations and conditions to present to Association, and ask that
they have representation at the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously.
(c) Letter from Christiansen & Associates, enclosing two certificates of deposit
totaling $3,500.00 to cover monumentation bond amounts for Tracts No. 4678
and 5125. After considerable discussion, Councilman Bathgate moved that the
City accept the certificates of deposit in lieu of monumentation bonds, and
exonerate the bonds, and that proponents be notified that monumentation work
shall be completed by January 1, 1968. Motion seconded by Councilman Durnford
and carried unanimously.
(d) Request from Air California to pass resolution urging PUC to grant application
for additional air service in the state - sample resolution attached. Council-
man Durnford, stating this company was first to operate such service in Orange
County, offered Resolution No. 67-7-17-1, supporting their request. Resolution
passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. James Barr, Val Verde Corp., appeared before Council requesting release
of bonds (Tract 5513, San Juan Hills) and stated County Grading Section had approved
grading permit. City Engineer stated there were three different bonds involved.
Discussion followed. Councilman Durnford then moved that Bonds covering Permit
Nos. 578, 678 and 1134 be exonerated. Councilman Bathgate seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Memorandum from Secretary of the Planning Commission denoting actions taken
at their meeting of July 11, 1967. Informational
(a) Mr. Dick Bentwood of Engineering -Science, Inc., submitted the following
tentative agreements for Council approval:
1. George C. Forster - Free grant to the City of 15 foot easement.
Approximately 1 acre.
2. D. A. Gannon & Co. - Various easements on the property amounting to
approximately z acre - Free grant to the City.
3. Atlantic Savings & Loan Association - Free grant to the City of 110th acre.
4. Mr. & Mrs. J. K. Evinger - 110th of an acre involved. Asking $3,500.00
per acre, or approximately $380.00.
Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that the
Forster, Gannon and Atlantic agreements be accepted and that the City reject
the Evinger agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Considerable discussion followed relating to acquisition of various other
properties in the district. Councilman Bathgate then moved that all properties
not negotiated at this time be allowed to go to eminent domain condemnation.
Councilman Durnford seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
(b) Awarding of Contract for sewer line construction in Assessment District 66-1.
Director of Public Works announced that only three bids were received at
the bid opening July 10, 1967 at 10:00 o'clock AM. These were referred to
Engineering -Science to be analyzed for report back to Council. They found
only one error, amounting to less than $100.00. Mr. Bentwood presented Council
a summary of bid submittals.
Mr. Stradling, Assessment Counselor, stated Council should establish what
alternate they were going to select and pick contractor on that particular bid.
At this time Councilman Bathgate asked to abstain from voting due to a possible
conflict of interest. Permission granted. Councilman Durnford then offered
Resolution No. 67-7-17-2, accepting Schedules I, II -1 & III and awarding the
contract to Steve Capello & Sons Construction Company in the total amount of
$370,441.00. Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote,
Councilman Bathgate abstaining.
Mayor Chermak then offered Resolution No. 67-7-17-3, providing for the
contribution for the cost and expenses of certain work ordered by Resolution
No. 67-5-29-3, for adoption. Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote,
Councilman Bathgate abstaining.
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(c) City Administrator reported on matter of resolution adopted by City regarding
billboards along the freeway.
(d) City Engineer reported on School District proposal for installation of tele-
phone duct in City's street parkway area, stating this would be an accommo-
dation to them. City Administrator suggested they conform to City's
Excavation Ordinance which calls for a standard depth of 30 inches. Council-
man Bathgate moved that the School District be allowed to install 2 inch
conduit utilizing the City right of way, but meet the City's requirement of
30 inch depth. Councilman Durnford seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Budget for Fiscal Year 1967-68
(1) Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 67-7-17-4, establishing and
imposing the ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 1967-68 of $ .90 per
$100.00 of assessed valuation. Adopted by unanimous vote.
(2) Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No. 67-7-17-5, establishing and
imposing an obligation bond assessment rate for redemption purposes for
Fiscal Year 1967-68 at a rate of $ .35 per $100.00 assessed valuation.
Adopted by unanimous vote.
1 1 h (b) Transmittal of Easement Deed, LAS -478, Parcel No. 6, Sewer Trunk Line General
Obligation Bond, executed by the County of Orange, owner of the property.
Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No. 67-7-17-6, for acceptance and
recordation of the Deed. Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(c) Irrevocable Offer to Convey Easement, Stroschein Division of Land located
South of the Ortega Highway and Easterly of Texaco station. Referred to
City Engineer for report back to Council.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) In reviewing vehicular traffic problem areas in the City, has received
complaints regarding parking of utility trailers, boat trailers, and
boats for periods of over 72 hours on public streets, and feels it
appropriate that legislative action be taken to prohibit parking exceed-
ing this allotted period. Mayor Chermak directed City Attorney to draft
proposed ordinance requesting removal from street of any vehicle not
self propelled after a 72 hour period, to present for Council review
at next regular meeting.
(2) In line with the above proposed ordinance, amend Ordinance No. 84 to
standardize 72 hour parking for any inoperable vehicle.
(3) Has been in contact with Mr. Osborne of Flood Control District
regarding transfer of Waterworks District #4 to the City. He stated
request to Board of Supervisors is "status -quo".
(4) Submittal of offer for use of SDG&E building to Waterworks District #4.
Item is now in agenda before the Board of Supervisors.
(5) Regarding formation of Mounted Posse, has been in contact with Mr. H. E.
John, who informed him that without official tie with the City, parties
concerned would not be interested.
(b) Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert
Had request from Dana Point Sanitary District for payment of bill in the
amount of $4,893.84 for City's share of repair to ocean outfall. He is to
inform Mr. Kimball that the item will be considered on the list of demands
to be presented at the next meeting.
(c) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
Stated crew did good job in clearing walkway on Camino Capistrano. Cost
far below original estimated.
(d) Councilman Bathgate
(1) Acknowledged and commended walkway work.
(2) Queried as to whether excavation taking place on Camino Capistrano is
gas line or freeway relocation. Director of Public Works stated work
was on elevations for gas line to provide for culvert installation.
(e) Councilman Durnford
Shoulder on East side of Camino Capistrano between Post Office and downtown
area is disintegrating. Director of Public Works to take care of matter.
(f) Councilman Olivares
Weed Abatement Program overlooked weeds on both sides of public right of way
of Ganado Road leading to San Juan Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chermak adjourned the meeting at 8:12 PM until Monday, July 24, 1967,
at the hour of 4:30 PM. City Administrator to so post and notify Council by Postal
Card.
Ern6st A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
at their regular meeting of July 17, 1967.
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