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Minutes
of the meeting
of the City
Council of San Juan Capistrano
AUGUST 8, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:05 PM by
Mayor Don Durnford.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. Invocation was given by
City Attorney, John H. Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Carl E. Buchheim, Marco F. (Tom) Forster, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Don Durnford.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1966, were accepted as
submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice of Executive Meeting for August, 1966 from Orange County League
of Cities.
(b) Proposed Resolution opposing the recommendations by the Advisory Commission
on Intergovernmental Relations received from Orange County League of Cities.
Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Mayor Durnford, moved that the City's
representative at the League of Cities Meeting be instructed to vote in
favor of this resolution. Motion carried unanimously and was so ordered.
(c) Letter from Dr. Ervin L. Watkins regarding proposed formation of 1911 Act
Improvement District - Informational
(d) City Administrator received second invitation to attend First Anniversary
Celebration of Los Pinos Job Coxp Conservation Center. First invitation
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 31, 1966 was presented by
City Treasurer, Mrs. Alice Ross. Councilman Bathgate moved that the financial
statement for the month of July be filed for audit. Motion was seconded by Council-
man Forster and carried unanimously. So ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
The City Administrator read memorandum from the Planning Commission on
the following items:
(a) Commission approval of Amendment No. 2, Master Plan of Streets and High-
ways affecting Las Ramblas. City Engineer outlined change. Mayor Durnford
set public hearing date for Monday, August 22, 1966 at 6:00 PM.
(b) Report on LUV 65-112 (Kolbet). Off-site directional sign on La Calera
Street. Variance terminated and sign authorized under Ordinance No. 115.
(c) Report on Amendment PD Site Plans, Tract 594.6. Patios approved for second
unit of Casitas Capistrano.
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(d) Report on LUP 66-109 (Spaulding). Permit granted to pursue proposed use
prior to completion of access road improvements.
NEW BUSINESS
Letter from Orange County Health Department regarding Proposed Uniform City
Food Sanitation Ordinance - sample ordinance attached. Councilman Buchheim,
seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for study. To be presented for Council consideration within thirty days.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Spoke of reaction regarding LAFCO hearing. Council felt no action of
policy necessary at the present time.
(2) Presented photograph giving evidence of cutting of sidewalk in public
right of way. Feels this work was done without a permit. Referring
matter to County Inspector.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Reported on LAFCO hearing and results of Writ of Mandate. He is to carry
on as circumstances warrant.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Re: Spreading of Assessments for Assessment District No. 64_1. Stated
parcel maps must show dimensions and bearings of each perimeter. Hope-
fully, will be able to set public hearing in two weeks.
(2) Exposed pipeline in Mission Viejo sewage plant is carrying raw sewage
which is being dumped into manhole and pumped over into sewage treat -
Ment plant.
(3) Plan to set up meeting with Dr. Watkins, City Engineer and Engineering -
Science representative this next week regarding proposed assessment
district.
(4) Sewer pump station at Alipaz and Del Obispo is very unsightly. Has
tentative landscaping plan with estimated cost at $150.00. After
consideration by Council, Councilman Bathgate moved that Mr. Meadows
be authorized to landscape the immediate area. Councilman Buchheim
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Met with legal counsel for Mr. Capron, Dr. Watkins and Mr. Bruce Winton
regarding airport access road. Mr. Capron's attorney seemed very
receptive. Is to report back to Council within two weeks.
(2) Brief report on Mission Street railroad crossing. (PUC recommendation
for closure)
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(3) Pleased to report that construction of storm channel has begun on
Tracts 5733 and 597+.
(e) Councilman Bathgate
Reported on hazardous condition of El Camino Real at La Zanja. There is a
drop-off on pavement section with no barricades. City Engineer to investi-
gate.
(f) Councilman Buchheim
Related a proposal by Congressman Hanna through legislation to appropriate
additional finances for upgrading postal service on a standardized basis.
After proposing a resolution of endorsement with Congressman Hanna's efforts,
Councilman Buchheim offered for adoption such a resolution of endorsement,
which was accepted and adopted by unanimous vote. (City Attorney to draft
appropriate resolution) The City Clerk is to forward copies of said reso-
lution to all members of the Federal Legislature and Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson.
(€) Councilman Olivares
Reported on trimming of trees without property owners knowledge or consent.
Council recommended City Administrator contact property owners before trees
are altered, as a matter of policy to maintain good public relations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.
E est A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of August 8, 1966.
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