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Minutes oZ the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
FEBRUARY 6, 1967
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00 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: Carl E. Buchheim,
Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Don Durnford. Absent: Council-
man William A. Bathgate.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 30, 1967 were accepted as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice of February Executive Meeting of Orange County League of Cities -
Informational
(b) Resolution from Capistrano Unified School District, endorsing the February 14th
election to form a junior college district in our area, and letter soliciting
Council endorsement of same. Informational. Resolution No. 66-12_19-4, endors-
ing and supporting this movement to be sent to School District.
(c) Minutes of Board of Supervisors denying request of City for County of Orange
to clean up litter on Camino Capistrano due to dump in the area. City
Attorney is to explore methods whereby a solution to this problem may be
resolved.
(d) Request from Orange County Heart Association for Mayor Durnford to proclaim
February 1967 as "Heart Fund Month" and February 26, 1967 as "Heart Sunday".
On motion of Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Chermak, Mayor Durnford
was given authorization to make this proclamation. Motion carried unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The statement of cash receipts and disbursements for the month ending January
31, 1967 was presented from City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross. Councilman Chermak,
seconded by Councilman Buchheim, moved that the financial statement for the month
of January be filed for audit. Motion carried unanimously and was so ordered.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Council decision regarding Amendment No. 1 to City Land Use Element as per-
tains to Darmi Tract. City Administrator recommended that item be deferred,
affording Councilman Bathgate time for review. Councilman Chermak, seconded
by Councilman Buchheim, moved to carry item over until the next regular
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
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(b) City Retirement Plan. City Administrator stated that National Associates,
Inc., working on ordinance adopting Plan A, and suggested ordinance be pre-
sented in composit form for Council perusal. Mayor Durnford moved that first
reading of ordinance be deferred until Council has received full ordinance
in packet for discussion. Motion was seconded by Councilman Buchheim and
carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Reported on new mercury vapor street lighting within City area on
Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway, and San Juan Park area.
(2) Announced Mission Street crossing to be closed March 7, 1967. Barri-
cades, "Dead-end Street" and "Not a Through Street" signs are to be
posted alerting the populous of this closure. City Engineer stated
"Not a Through Street" sign to be posted at Los Rios and Verdugo streets.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Due to early arrival this evening, had a chance to tour City with City
Engineer. Now recognizes dome problem areas.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
Is to attend Weed Abatement Seminar February 7th at Garden Grove.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported on meeting with Royal Street Development people regarding
Mission Hills Ranch. They plan to present tentative tract map.
(2) He is filling in for City Inspector, Benny Davis, who is on vacation.
(3) Received request from State Division of Forestry regarding new fire
station. They are to put in curb and gutter, but request City to pay
cost of pavement. Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Chermak,
moved that Mr. Kubota be authorized to instruct the State that the
City denies this request.
(4) Del Obispo High School developing rapidly. When they are ready to
improve streets, will try to lower grade of Del Obispo one foot, a
permanent grade adjustment, for drainage purposes.
(e) Councilman Chermak
(1) Has noted vehicles delivering local newspapers driving on wrong side
of streets in residential areas, endangering the lives of children
playing. Mr. Fisher, in the audience, stated same situation exists
on his street. City Attorney suggested City Administrator send letter
to Circulation Managers of newspapers stating this hazard.
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(2) Problem of mud scattered in streets from trucks. City Engineer to
check with pipeline people and City Administrator to contact State.
(f) Councilman Olivares
Inquired if book sellers were required to have City business license. City
Administrator stated solicitors should be cleared through Sheriff's office
and be in possession of license. Mayor Durnford stated that if they do not
possess license, Sheriff's office should be contacted.
(g) City Administrator and City Attorney reported on Court action regarding
eminent domain process of Airport access road.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.
Er st A. Thompson
City Clerk_Administrato
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of February 6, 1967.
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