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NOVEMBER 13, 1969
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The Special Meeting was called to order at 5:10 P.M. by Mayor Edward S.
Chermak.
Councilmen present were: William A. Bathgate, Don Durnford, Antonio M.
(Tony) Olivares and Thomas A. (Tony) Forster.
Director of Public Works introduced James S. Okazaki, special legal counsel
for the City.
Mr. Okazaki made a presentation of the points for consideration in the
possible transfer of the jurisdiction of Orange County Waterworks District No. 4
to the City of San Juan Capistrano. He further related in comparative degree
that some precedent had been set in the transfer of Orange County Waterworks
District No. 5 in the Westminster area.
The recommendation to rescind Resolution No. 68-12-9-3 and adopt a new
resolution for submittal to the Local Agency Formation Commission in order to
be considered during its December meeting. (The requirement that such matters
be submitted at least 25 days prior to the scheduled meeting made it necessary to
call this Special Meeting).
Discussion followed with questions and comments to the proposed resolution
to the extent of:
(a) the thoughts and comments from Supervisor Alton E. Allen regarding
the matter of possible transfer;
(b) the opinion of H. G. Osborne, engineer of the Waterworks District,
regarding unexpended bond money;
(c) any statistical changes to reflect area or population increases, etc.;
and
(d) the schedule of procedures through the Local Agency Formation Commission.
Thereupon, Councilman Forster offered Resolution No. 69-11-13-1, a resolution
rescinding the resolution of the City Council, Resolution No. 68-12-9-3. The
resolution was accepted and adopted by a unanimous vote.
Councilman Bathgate, a committeeman charged with the pursuit of possible
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transfer of jurisdiction of Orange County Waterworks No. 4 to the City of San
Juan Capistrano offered Resolution No. 69-11-13-2, entitled "Resolution of
Application of the City of San Juan Capistrano for the Establishment of
Orange County Waterworks District No. 4 as a subsidiary district of said
City". The resolution was accepted and adopted by the unanimous vote of
the City Council.
There being no further matters to be considered at the called Special
Meeting, the City Council adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
Respectfully submit e
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rnest A. Thompson
City -Clerk
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