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Minutes u£ the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
DECEMBER 5, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:01 PM by
Mayor Don Durnford.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by City Administrator,
Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Carl E. Buchheim, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Don Durnford. Absent: 'Marco F.
(Tom) Forster.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 28, 1966, were approved as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Letter of invitation to Mayor and staff from Orange County Board of Super-
visors to attend presentation of the Waste Water Disposal and Reclamation
for Orange County 1966-2000 Report. Mayor Durnford urged all to attend.
(b) Resolution, City of Garden Grove, supporting the establishment of a College
of Medicine at University of California -Irvine. City Clerk to obtain
additional information on subject from Mayor Honold of City of Garden Grove
to present at next regular meeting.
(c) Resolution, City of Stanton, requesting California State Division of High-
ways to recommend certain changes in Section 143 of California Streets and
Highways Code. Deferred for further study. City Clerk to acquire additional
information on this subject.
(d) Notice, Orange County League of Cities - Executive Meeting for December.
NEW.BUSINESS
(a) Transamerica Development Company request for temporary driveway across City -
owned sidewalk to provide access to off-street parking in area of model
complex (Casas.Capistrano - Tract 6121). Councilman Buchheim moved that the
City Engineer investigate the matter and present a proposal. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Bathgate. Mr. Kubota recommended the complete removal
of the driveway now in existence and that an asphalt or concrete driveway be
installed. Will confer with City Attorney to determine final recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously.
(b) Literature from Feather River Project Association, with request for financial
support from City to advance program. Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Council-
man Olivares, moved to table item. Motion carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
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(1) City Employees again won Safety Award presented by League of California
Cities and State Compensation Insurance Fund.
(2) Mr. Carl Nelson of the Flood Control District made a request for reso-
lution from City Council to include E1 Horno drainage facility in the
updated Engineer's report for the upcoming bond issue. Considerable
discussion followed, but no action taken at this time. Director of
Public Works to confer with Mr. Dennis O'Leary regarding water control..
(b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) In the process of receiving bids for reconstruction of Ramos Street.
Will have additional bids to present at next meeting.
(2) Minor flooding in City during current rain storm. Men have been
diligently working on problem areas.
(3) Urgent need for securing two pick-up trucks for City. Asked Council
to reconsider purchase of these vehicles.
After lengthy discussion, Mayor Durnford moved that the City purchase
one pick-up truck to replace privately owned vehicle of Construction
Inspector. Motion seconded by Councilman Buchheim. Choice of vehicle
to be purchased will be made by Director of Finance and Director of
Public Works, with price not to exceed $2,500. Motion carried unanim-
ously and was so ordered.
(c) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported on meeting called by StateDivision of Highways regarding
adoption of Route 1 freeway section from Via California to Newport
Beach. Stated no connections proposed will affect the City.
(2) Obtained estimate of costs to pursue PUC Program for railway signals.
Estimated cost to railroad approximately $53,000. City's share (25%
of cost), approximately $15,000. He also stated that gas tax funds
may be used for this project.
(3) Re: Alipaz Street AHFP Project. Recommended staff be authorized to
proceed with new application for funds. Councilman Bathgate, seconded
by Mayor Durnford, moved that City Administrator be authorized to
execute the application. Motion carried unanimously.
(4) In the event water level in San Juan Creek should rise, suggested
closing of Ganado Bridge. City Council so ordered.
(d) Councilman Bathgate
Inquired as to the possibility of another drainage opening at corner of street
in front of Casas Capistrano (Tract 5947). City Engineer to follow up matter.
He also asked if there were any provisions made for nuisance water grooves
on streets.
(e) Councilman Buchheim
Storm drain south of Junipero Serra and Camino Capistrano plugged and sand
bags have been removed, creating water on turn. Suggested it be opened and
maintained and sandbagged for overflow.
J) Mayor Durnford
With Council approval, appointed Mr. Thomas A. (Tony) Forster to replace
Mr. Bruce Martin as Planning Commissioner and to also serve on Architectural
Review Board.
.1DJ OURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
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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 December 5, 1966.