66-1114_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
NOVEMBER 14, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:02 PM by
Mayor Don Durnford.
The pledge of allegiance 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, Don Durnford. Councilman Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares arrived at
6:06 PM. Councilman Marco F. (Tom) Forster was absent.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 1966, were approved as
presented.
CONTINUATION OF PROTEST HEARING - Spreading of Assessments, Assessment District 64-1
Mayor Durnford read a letter received from Mr. Clarence Brown protesting to
Modified Assessments on parcels numbered 2-14 and 2-15, Assessment District No. 64-1.
Mr. John Solomon, attorney for Mr. Brown, appeared on his behalf.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Buchheim moved that until such time
as five members of the Council were present, no action on subject hearing be taken.
Motion was seconded by Mayor Durnford and carried by a 3 to 1 vote, Councilman
Olivares voting "No".
Mr. Joe Feeney, from the firm of Engineering -Science, Inc., read a letter
from Richard C. Massen, reviewing the facts of his original appeal on Assessment
Parcel No. 7-39. At this time, John H. Dawson, City Attorney, suggested that the
hearing be closed and that an adjourned meeting be set for the matter of decision
making, whereby property owners would not necessarily have to be in attendance.
Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved to adjourn the
meeting until 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 16, 1966. The motion carried unanim-
ously. City Clerk is to notify absent member of the adjourned meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Orange County Medical Association, Re: Emergency Medical Plan
and organization for Orange County. Councilman Buchheim offered a resolution
approving the Plan and the designation of Ralph Sturdevant, D.D.S., as medical
coordinator. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
(a) John H. Dawson, City Attorney, rendered staff report on the request for
reduction in sidewalk width for the Stroschein property and recommended
that the Council proceed with the intent to Quit Claim that surplus land
lying Southerly of the Ortega Highway from a point 40 feet from center-
line, but obligate the developer to a reconveyance by easement deed an
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additional 2 feet for the purpose of public utilities and streets and high-
ways, thereby providing for standard 10 foot wide sidewalk. Councilman
Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved to accept the recommendation
of the City Attorney and authorization to proceed with the matter. Motion
carried unanimously.
(b) Compromise of Eminent Domain Litigation on on Assessment District No. 64-1.
(City of San Juan Capistrano vs. Society Builders, et al). City Attorney
reported on subject and recommended a resolution be passed authorizing and
directing the compromise of certain eminent domain litigation and the payment _
of $3,120.55 to Carmen Ohyarzabal, Eugenie Oyharzabal and Therese Rodriguez
for settlement to acquire easement for ocean outfall sewer line under General
Obligation Bond issue. Councilman Buchheim offered resolution for adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Striping on Camino Capistrano and San Juan Creek Road completed.
(2) Related letter from Bill Yates, Volkswagen Agency, requesting Council
aid and support in recognizing adversity of surface water overflow
from neighboring properties during storm season, and correction of
same. No action taken at this time.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Reported conversation with Mr. Heim, County Auditor, regarding "Municipal
Sewer District" appearing on City tax rolls. Mr. Heim advised to have this
removed from tax forms.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1)
Johns -Manville
Corp.
extended
invitation to Council and staff to
attend tour of
their
plant with dinner following, Wednesday, Nov. 16.
(2)
Progress being
made
regarding
problem of sewer odor near Post Office. _
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Report on Ganado Bridge and walkway. Offered three suggestions to
eliminate problem. After considerable discussion, Councilman Buchheim
moved that bridge be posted with signs stating "Vehicular traffic
prohibited when pedestrians are on bridge", and "Speed Limit 5 MPH".
Motion seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. So
ordered.
(2) Report on La Zanja Street - Mr. Dunham, of Transamerica Development
Co., stated that if City crew could do the clean up work, his company
would reimburse expenses incurred.
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(e) Councilman Bathgate
Asked if City could help repair Ramos Street or Mission Street. City
Attorney stated that City is liable for all city streets. Councilman
Bathgate then moved that Ramos Street be examined from the point of safety
and improvement. Motion was seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM until Wednesday, November 16, 1966 at
10:00 AM,
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Erhest 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 November 14, 1966.
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