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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
May 20, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
6:00 PM by Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of alleginace was recited. Invocation was given by
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.
The minu tes of theregular meeting of May 13, 1968 were approved
with one correction.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Correspondence from Orange County League of California Cities
regarding General Meeting for Thursday May 23, 1968, Councilman
Olivares desired two reservations to attend.
(b) Letter from Capistrano Travel requesting Street Directional
Signs at Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo. Various suggestions
for signs were made by Council including one for Freeway, indic-
cating direction to Freeway, a directional sign showing to
"Coast Highway" and one to show "Road Narrows" from 4 lanes to
two on Camino Capistrano toward Capistrano Beach. Mayor Chermak
requested the staff make a study to determine where and what
signs are needed.
(c) Letter form Orange Councty Flood Control District, regarding
"Proposed Track Extension at San Juan Capistrano". Mayor
Chermak read letter to audience to make them aware of the
contents. He pointed out that the City is not in receipt of
any such map referred to and that 30 day period has no bearing
on situation. It was also felt that the Orange County Flood
Control District were stepping out of their jurisdiction with-
out recognition to San Juan Capistrano. After lengthy discuss-
ion, it was proposed that a letter be sent to Orange County
Chief Engineer H. G. Osborne, with copies to Orange County
Supervisors, Supervisors Executive Assistants and Mr. Alex Bowie.
(d) Letter from Mrs. M. L., Melvin L., and Robert A. Ross concerning
the flood hazard being created adjacent to San Juan Creek Road
by abandonment of eight to ten culverts leaving only one to
handle all drainage between Ganado Drive and the golf course, Jack
Y. Kubota, City Engineer pointed out the main concern of the
family was that one culvert was inadequate to handle the drainage.
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Councilman Durnford suggested Mr. Kubota have a copy of drainage
plans to study and keep the City Council advised.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Planning Commissioner Gerald T. Gaffney, reported on American
Society Planning Officials Conference in San Fransisco. He
felt these conferences and speeches appropo to our City in all
levels of planning. Also, representation from foreign countries
attending giving broader aspect made it all worth while. City
Planner Robert Johns attended meeting with Gerald Gaffney.
Mayor Chermak hopes reflection will be shown in future planning
problems in trying to resolve the problems resulting from
planning 100 years ago by representation at subsequent meeting.
(b) Director of Public Works T. J. Meadows, proposed Council give
approval to grant easement to Dana Point Sanitary District.
(San Juan Ca istrano has land lease). This would not interfere
with future plans. Mr. Meadows recommended the City approve
alignment granting easement, and that the City Clerk shaould
prepare a letter of approval with certified "minute order"
attached. Moved and seconded by Councilmen Durnford and
Bathgate. Carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - WEED ABATEMENT
(a) City Clerk Thompson referring to Streets and Highways Code that
property owners have had time to have work done prior to
Public Hearing. Director of Public Works T. J. Meadows stated
that weeds not cleard from property after given notice, owners
will be charged for clearance. There were no written or oral
protests. Mayor Chermak moved, seconded by Councilman Forster
that T. J. Meadows be authorized to contract for abatement of
weeds. T. J. Meadows stated that Bill Reed offered to do job
and would be in line price wise. Council approved unanimously.
LAND USE ELEMENT - AMENDMENT NO. 2.
(b) City Planner Bob Johns pointed out this involved Mission Hills
Ranch and Airport annexation property. Correct maps then would
become available to anyone interested in developing area.
Zoning has beee accomplished on this property and this amendment
reflects such zoning. Mayor Chermak offered Resolution adopting
Amendment No. 2. Roll call vote taken. Passed and approved by
all members of Council.
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT - EMENDMENT NO. 1
(c).City Planner pointed out that Planning Commission requires
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upgrading each year for current zoning, but we cannot make 4 0
change unless ther are 2 public hearings. (1) Planning Commission
(2) City Council. Councilman Durnford offered Resolution updating
and
adopting.
Roll call vote taken.
Passed and approved by
all
members of
Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Kolbet Construction Co. request for exoneration of bonds - cont'd
City Engineer Jack Y. Kubota stated he had written developer
concerning portion of work incomplete. Moreover, a parcel
containing 22 acres in Tract 5974 still requiring improvements,
was reported by Eranest Thompson that it could possiblyebe
conveyed as a parksite or may be sub -divided. There has been
inference made by Sales Office to prospective buyers that this
area will be set aside for recreational purposes. Mayor Chermak
pointed out that the City has not been approached offering this
as a Parks and Recreational area. Tentative map still active
so 2z acres can be sub -divided, and should be reveiwed.
(b) T. J. Meadows request for purchase of Back Hoe. Mayor Chermak
asked if anyone had examined this unit. Councilman Durnford
stated he had checked thoroughly and found it to be in good
condition with no apparent leakage in hydraulic system.
Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert, stated this unit could
be purchased outright. Mayor Chermak moved that we purchase
Back Hoe at a cost of $3,500.00. Councilman Durnford seconded
motion. Passed by unanimous vote. So carried.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator: Community Action Council of Orange County.
Los Angeles, Times carried article "Orange County War On Poverty",
relating the real purpose of this organization. The new adminis-
trator, Ron Lunceford was chosen to sell programs to County and
City Officials. It also requested recognition from County
for the more populous areas first rather than from the smaller
communities. San Juan Capistrano not expected to exert any
priorities. No action taken by Council.
(b) The matter of additional personnel required by Public Works
when City takes over on July 1st. was discussed and the possib-
ilityof a Public Works Foreman being chosen from personnel already
in structural position is feasible. Councilman Forster inquired
if it had not already been assumed previously that this matter
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wofild wait until we get into program and then decide whether or
not additional personnel was needed. Mayor Chermak,assigned as
Personnel Committeeman will get together with staff to discuss
requirements and will have report ready for next Monday nights
meeting.
(c) City Attorney, John H. Dawson, mentioned he had drafted a letter
to H. G. Osborne, Chief Engineer regarding the "Proposed Track
Extension at San Jtan Capistrano", pointed out that the map
referred to in his letter had not been received. Councilman
Forster suggested that a copy of the letter also be sent to all —
Supervisors, Executive Assistants and Alex Bowie: Councilman
Durnford recommended City Administrator Ernest A. Thompson
to send letter. On motion by Councilman Forster and seconded
by Councilman Bathgate that this be done. Motion passed.
(e) T. J. Meadows: contacted Russ Cook, President of Trabuco Water
Co. concerning the water leak in vicinity of Del Obispo and
Calle Winona. He admitted there is a leak and promised to take
care of it. He pointed out the bank in question has no water
line and that there has been a seepage ever since tract was
developed.
(f) City Engineer Jack Y. Kubota was in receipt of letter wherein
surface drainage was accepted on offsite location for Tract
No. 6038, thereby, subject to legal counsel decision, appeared
to be sufficient to safeguard development and 7City to the end
that the surety bond could be exonerated. Mr. Dawson proposed
Mr. Sant contact Mr. Huntington for acknowledgement of signature
before recording. So. moved and seconded by Councilmen Bathgate
and Durnford. Motion carried.
(g) City Engineer brought up the situation of the construction
problem at Camino Del Avion and Del Obispo. City Administrator
Ernest Thompson stated that Board of Supervisors Executive Asst.
John Killefer was aware of the situation, but would take time
for the surrender of Surety Bond and to let new contracts. It
was recommended the school be notified that this was now a
County not a City matter.
(h) Jack Kubota referred to design and construction of traffic signal
and street lighting form Camino Capistrano to Freeway would be
completed(iat a cost of $16,000.00 net, deducting $2,000.00
overhead conversion from original cost of $18,000.00. Altern-
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(1) Jack Kubota: Curb and gutter, Camino Capistrano and Ortega
Highway. Right of way - owners to be notified. City Clerk has
contacted Bob Patrick lease hold re. execution of documents
being considered seriously in Los Angeles,
(j) Jack Kubota: Salary Adjustment. Composite letter and report
given to Council regarding modification of contract services
and fee schedule. Would prefer executive session for discussion.
(report given to each member of Council for reveiw.)
(k) Councilman Bathgate recommended investigation for purchase of
table or desk for Press. Would like to see something done in
this regard. Councilman Forster moved to expedite purchase of
suitable facilities, including chairs. Seconded by Councilman
Bathgate. Council voted unanimously. So ordered.
(1) Councilman Durnford suggested the 4.9 acres where old sewer
plant located be filled and used temporarily as a park. Mayor
Chermak questioned access rights. This would have to be invest-
igated
further.
Land
is City
owned.
Further discussions as
to cost
etc, with
the
Council
giving
Councilman Durnford
authority to research.
(m) Councilman Forster again brought up the matter of a later
Council meeting time on Monday nights stating it would be a
convenient time for residents wishing to attend. Councilman.
Forster then moved for change of Ordinance seconded by Councilman
Durnford. Mayor Chermak voiced dissaproval of change because of
of inconvenience particularly to him. Rephrasing of motion
requested. Councilman Forster and Durnford withdrew motion
and it was decided that committee be appointed consisting of
Councilman Bathgate and Forster to check into ramifications
and report back to Council.
Mayor Chermak announed Thursday May 23, Council to meet at
City Hall for Joint Powers Agreement Meeting with Dana Point
and Capistrano Beach District at 7:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM
rn st A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of Maya*1968
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