68-0603_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JUNE 3, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
6:00 PM by Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by
CLty 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 minutes of the regular meeting of May 27, 1968 were approved
as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Request from Casitas Capistrano, Association #1, requesting speed
limit sign limiting Calle Chueca speeds to 25 MPH. Councilman
Durnford moved that 25 MPH sign be posted on Calle Chueca, the
street be double striped, and two cross -walks be installed, one
at the intersection of Camino Capistrano and one at the inter-
section of Calle Resplendor. Considerable discussion followed.
Mayor Chermak then instructed staff prepare map with activities
listed for presentation at the next regular meeting. The motion
was then withdrawn.
(b) Request from Mission Hills Ranch to allow full credit for the
private recreation facilities provided and to permit the Planning
Commission to process the rezoning of Parcels 51B, 51C and 51D
without additional fees or dedication of land.
Mr. John W. King appeared before Council citing paragraphs from
Parks and Recreational Element, General Plan. Lengthy discussion
followed with City Attorney suggesting that he examine corres-
pondence and the two ordinances involved for report at the next
regular meeting.
(c) Letter from City of Newport Beach, resolution attached, expres-
sing their attitude concerning the use and development of the
Orange County Airport. Correspondence filed for future reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Resolution No. 68-5-21, approving Amendment No. 4 to the Circu-
lation Element of the General Plan known as the Master Plan of Arterial
Streets and Highways was presented by the Planning Commission. City
Engineer made presentation of proposed Amendment No. 4, and pointed
out five proposed modifications. Councilman Durnford suggested that
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Coastal Freeway route, as recently adopted, also be shown on the
Master Plan. In line with request of the Planning Commission, Mayor
Chermak set the date of June 24, 1968 at the hour of 6:00 o'clock I'M
for the second public hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Discussion continued regarding creation of position of Public
Works Superintendent. After lengthy debate, Councilman Durnford
recommended that the position be created at Range 26 and that
one additional laborer be hired. Councilman Forster, seconded
by Councilman Durnford, then moved that a laborer be hired to
supplement the street maintenance crew. Mcftion cafri_ed.unanim-
ously. After further discussion, Councilman Durnford.moved that
the matter be deferred to an Executive Session. Motion seconded
by Councilman Forster and carried by unanimous vote. So ordered.
(b) Mayor Chermak reported on the results of the Executive Session
held after the last regular meeting regarding contractural agree-
ment with the City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota. Councilman Bathgate
then moved that Mr. Kubota be retained in his present capacity
as consulting engineer, and adopting fee schedule as recommended
by his office. Motion seconded by Councilman Durnford and carried
unanimously. Staff to study and update engineering fee schedules
as contained in Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. Kubota expressed his
appreciation of Council action.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Lee Vallavanti back from medical leave on part time basis
until the end of the week.
(2) Declared Tuesday, June 4, as City Legal Holiday, due to
statewide primary election.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Has prepared draft of ordinance relating to Department of Public
Works. Ordinance may be passed on emergency basis when change-
over takes place.
(c) Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert
Requested authorization to issue Warrant No. 3326 in the amount
of $19,443, payable to Gross & Co., Inc. for oversizing of sewer
line in AD 66-1, and authorization for transfer of funds from
General Fund to Municipal Sewer Fund. Mayor Chermak, seconded
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by Councilman Forster, moved that requests of Director of
Finance be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Received correspondence from Department of Real Property
Services, State Division of Highways, regarding interest
of Mr. Elder in purchasing two land -locked parcels adjacent
to the San Diego Freeway. Cith Council concurrence, Council-
man Durnford moved that the State Division of Highways,
Department of Real Property Services, be notified that the
City has no objections to the sale of the two parcels, as
outlined in presentation by Mr. Meadows. Motion seconded
by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously.
(2) Received correspondence from Division of Water Quality
Control, State Board, that application for grant to pro-
vide adequate sewers to serve Darmi Tract has been approved.
Priority has not been established.
(3) Reported that as of July 1, in accordance with resolution
setting sewer connection fees, escallating fees to increase
to $200 unless Council action is taken to the contrary.
(4) James Olivares' Anniversary date June 1, 1968. Recommended
that he be granted appropriate merit increase. Councilman
Forster, seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that increase
be granted, effective June 1, 1968. Carried unanimously.
(e) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Received correspondence from CUSD regarding installation
of sidewalk on West side of Del Obispo in new school area.
He feels this matter should be pursued with the County Road
Department. City Attorney to investigate the matter before
the City becomes involved. Mayor Chermak then directed
City Engineer and Director of Public Works to contact the
County in this regard.
(2) Made presentation regarding drainage system installed by
developer in area of Richfield station. If no objections,
will ask State permission to eliminate culverts and permit
drainage along private property into El Horno drain.
(3) Traffic signalization design for Ortega Highway completed.
Conversion of overhead street lighting program to run in
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the area of $12,000-14,000, with an estimated engineering
deposit of $800. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Council-
man Bathgate, moved that the City participate in the engineer-
ing of the street lighting program and that $800 be advanced
to the Engineering Department of SDG&E as a deposit contin-
gent to the contract. Carried unanimously and so ordered.
(4) Presented list of Public Works Programs prepared by Director
of Public Works and himself for study and consideration.
(f) Councilman Bathgate
Earth moving project taking place on Camino Capistrano in north-
ern section of the City. Speeds in excess of limit. Queried as
to the use of an alternate routing. City Administrator and staff
to pursue problem with freeway Resident Engineer.
(g) Councilman Durnford
Reported on progress of old sewer plant site. Two and one-half
acres have been cleaned up. Asked that Director of Public Works
contact State to bring excess material in for fill. Mayor Chermak
directed staff to investigate means of obtaining excess fill materia
(h) Councilman Forster
(1) Reported on committee action relating to Council meeting
time change. The committee agreed that by meeting alternate
Monday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 PM the majority of City
business could be accomplished. Councilman Durnford, seconded
by Councilman Forster, moved that the recommendation of the
committee be upheld and that City Attorney draft an ordin-
ance stating meetings to take place the second and fourth
Mondays of each month at the hour of 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
(2) Recommended Board of Supervisor agenda and items pertaining
to the City be read at Monday night meetings. He also recom-
mended inviting certain members of the Orange County staff
to City meetings, and that an invitation be issued to Mr.
George Osborne to attend the next regular Council meeting
on June 10th. Councilman Bathgate inquired if it would be
too difficult to duplicate Supervisors' agenda for packet.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chermak adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM to an Executive
Session. The Executive Session adjourned at 0.
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—E—rn'eFst A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator