66-0926_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
SEPTEMBER 26, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano was called
to order at 6:05 PM by Mayor Don Durnford.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. The invocation was given
by City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson.
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 September 19, 1966 were accepted as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter, League of California Cities regarding Notice of Hearings on Operation
of Local Agency Formation Commission Law and. District Reorganization Law, to be
held in San Diego. Mayor Durnford and Mr. Thompson to attend.
TREASURY DEMANDS
The accounts payable October 1, 1966 were presented by Director of Finance,
Harold L. Albert. Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that
Warrant Nos. 2058 through 2115, inclusive, for a total amount of $20,274.90 be paid.
Motion carried unanimously and was so ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Memorandum report was submitted by Secretary of the Planning Commission
denoting actions taken at their meeting of September 20, 1966.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Consideration of sewer trunk system for properties lying Easterly of San Juan
Creek. Dr. Watkins appeared before Council requesting additional time for
consideration. Matter to be continued.
(b) Proposed Uniform City Food Sanitation Ordinance - Continued
(c) Formation of Junior College District. Councilman Bathgate offered a reso-
lution endorsing the recommendations presented by Mrs. Marilyn Williams at
previous meeting regarding the formation of South Orange County Junior
College District. Resolution carried by vote of 3 to 2, Councilmen Forster
and Olivares voting "No".
NEW BUSINESS
__ Land Acquisition Service letter transmitting Easement Deed LAS -545, Parcel
No. 5 to the City. Mayor Durnford offered a resolution accepting Easement Deed
LAS -545, Parcel No. 5, executed by C. Russell Cook for recordation. The resolution
was passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Stated Certification of "Airport" Annexation had been received from
Secretary of State dated September 21, 1966.
(2) At 2:4.5 PM this date, Deputy Sheriff personally serviced "Notice of
Application for Leave to Sue" to the City. Reply is to be filed
within ten days.
(3) John Dawson, City Attorney, in hospital for short stay. He is sending
a stand-in attorney for next regular meeting. Is to be notified of
proposed litigation.
(b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Has been promised two informal bids for road seal -coating by Wednesday,
September 28th.
(2) Numerous telephone calls coming in regarding spreading of assessment
for Assessment District No. 64-1.
(c) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Regarding San Diego Freeway:
a. Has advised State of sewer force main, making arrangements to
relocate line.
b. Is in possession of plans for freeway. Any questions regarding
design of freeway may be directed to him.
C. State has done nothing about drainage problem at Junipero Serra.
d. Mayor Durnford offered a resolution endorsing all recommendations
the City Engineer has projected to the State Division of Highways
in previous communications. The resolution was passed, approved
and adopted by a majority vote, Councilman Buchheim abstaining.
(2) Re: Baptist Chruch project on Del Obispo. Received letter from
engineer asking City to provide preliminary engineering design for
ultimate drainage along Del Obispo. Councilman Buchheim stated policy
should be established whereby developer should pay for preliminary
engineering designs.
(d) Councilman Buchheim - Stated he would, like to see a report from Waterworks
District No. 4. Councilman Buchheim moved that Mayor Durnford be directed
to contact Supervisor Allen regarding this report. Councilman Bathgate
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
(d) Mayor Durnford - Concerned about the condition of La Zanja Street at E1
Camino Real. Nothing has been done for two months. City Engineer stated he
had written to Mr. Kempa regarding this condition and suggested waiting for
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an answer. I£ no answer is forthcoming by next week, bonding company
should be contacted to see what can be done to implement this work.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM -
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nest A. Thompson U
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of September 26, 1966.
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