HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1972-02-29DISTRICT NO.7
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
February 29,1972 —5:00 p.m
l08l~14 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley,California
Pursuant to adjournment of the regular meeting held
February 9,1972,the Board of Directors of County Sanitation
District No.7,of Orange County,California,met in an
adjourned regular meeting at the above hour and date,in the
District offi,ces.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
The roll was called and the Secretary reported a quorum present.
DIRECTORS PRESENT:Clifton C.Miller (Chairman),
Ralph Clark,Henry Quigley,
Lorin Griset,Ellis Porter,
Howard Rogers and Don E.Smith
DIRECTORS ABSENT:None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:F~’ed A.Harper,General Manager,
Paul G.Brown,Assistant General
Manager,J.Wayne Sylvester,
Secretary and Ray E.Lewis
OTHERS PRESENT:Conrad Hohener,C.Arthur Nisson,
Joe Muroney and Fredrick R.Bates
Statement of policy re The Districts’Deputy Chief Engineer
sewerage service for reported on a meeting which had been
Orange Park Acres area held between the Planning Department,
Flood Control District,Road Department,
Health Department,and Building Department,of the County of
Orange,and County Sanitation District No.7,in connection with
the Orange Park Acres Community Plan being developed by the
County Planning Department.The Department has requested a state
ment of policy from the District regarding future sanitary
sewer service for areas outside the District In the vicinity
of Orange Park Acres.
The Board entered into a lengthy discussion of various proposals
under consideration in connection with sanitary service for the
area In Orange Park Acres.The Board reiterated its previously
stated concern that development of areas presently outside the
District’s boundaries not exceed the land use densities incor
porated into the District’s Master Plan.Following the discussion
it was moved,seconded and duly carried:
That this Board of Directors re—affirms its policy of providing
sewerage ‘service for areas presently outside the District’s
boundaries,subject to said areas annexing to County Sanitation
District No.7 in accordance with the provisions of the DIstrIct’s
established annexation policy as set forth in Resolution No.68—88—7.
and,provided,that the development of the area so annexed conforms
to the land use densities contemplated in the District’s 1969
Master Plan of Trunk Sewers;and,
FURTHER MOVED:That the staff continue to assist the
Orange County Planning Department with its development of
the Orange Park Acres Community Plan.
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Receive,file and Director Smith advised the Board
refer to staff that the City of Orange is proposingletterfromCityoftoconstructseweragefacilities
Orange re proposed 1~the Orange Park Acres area to
sewerage facilities serve properties within their city.to serve Orange Park He requested consideration of a
Acres area letter dated February .15,1972,
from their Director of Public Works
soliciting comments as to.whether this proposed facility would
eventually be included under the District’s jurisdiction as a
master plan sewer when the area is annexed to District No.7
It was moved,seconded and duly carried:
That the letter from the City of Orange,dated February 15,
1972,regarding proposed sewerage facilities to serve portions
of the Orange Park Acres area within the City of Orange be
received and ordered filed.
FURTHER MOVED:That the matter be referred to the staff and
District’s engineers for study and report back to the Board.
Denial of request The Chair recognized Mr.Fredrick
to waive increased R.Bates,171 Rainbow Drive,Santa
connection fees for Ana,Californ~~a,who stated he was
p~perty owners of a concerned property owner that had
record on September not received due notice of the
~,1970 Board’s action adopting Ordinance
No.712,escalating connection fees
effective January 1,1971.Mr.Bates requested that the
Board authorize provisions in the ordinance to allow property
owners of record on September 1,1970,a period of 30 days )(2)to obtain a connection permit at the fee in effect prior to
January 1,1971,and that said property owners be so notified
by direct mail.
The staff reviewed the efforts of the District to notify the
public of the increase,as outlined in the memorandum dated
November 6,1970.The General Counsel pointed out that
the District had done more than legally required in an
attempt to advise the public of the fee increase.He also
observed that it would not be practical to notify all of the
property owners in the District by direct mail.
Following further discussion it was moved,seconded and duly
carried:
That the request of Mr.Fredrick R.Bates to allow property
owners of record on September 1,1970,a 30—day period in which
to obtain connection permits under the fee schedule in effect
prior to January 1,1971,be denied.
Denial of request of It was moved,seconded and duly carried:
C.L.Clair for reduction
of connection charges That the letter from C.L.Clair,dated
February 17,1972,requesting that
connection charges be reduced for his property at 18825—18829
Center Street,Orange (Lot 21,Block A.C.M.Frasiers Addition),
be received and ordered filed;and that said request be denied.
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Adopting Ordinance 7lL~The General~Counsel reviewed the
Amending Connection and proposed Ordinance No.7lL~,
Use Ordinance providing for an increase in
connection fees for multiple
dwelling units from $150 to $250
per unit effective April 1,1972.In this regard,Mr.Nisson
recommended that motels and hotels be excluded from the
definition of multiple dwelling units,and considered as
commercial or industrial establishments.During the
discussion that followed the relationship between connection
fees and additional charges for use in excess of that defined
as reasonable were explained.It was pointed out that
establishments which generate flows In excess of reasonable
use are also subject to other charges under the Uniform
Connection and Use Ordinance.
It was then moved,seconded and duly carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:Directors Clifton Miller (Chairman),
LQrin Griset,~Ra].ph Clark,Henry
Quigley,Ellis Porter,Howard
Rogers and Don E.Smith
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
That the Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No.7111,amending
Ordinance No.712 and repealing Ordinance No.713,establishing
Increased sewer connection charges for multiple dwelling units.
Certified copy of this ordinance is attached hereto and made
a part of these minutes.
Adjournment Moved,seconded and duly carried:
That this meeting of the Board of
Directors of County Sanitation District No.7 be adjourned.
The Chairman then declared the meeting so adjourned at
6:02 p.m.,February 29,1972.
Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
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