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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
FEBRUARY 27, 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 Attorney,
John H. Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Carl E. Buchheim, Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Don Durnford.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1967 were accepted as
submitted.
TREASURY DEMANDS
Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert, presented list of accounts payable
March 1, 1967 and asked Council permission to add Warrant No. 2398 in the amount of
$5,476.16, an additional charge for design fees, payable to Engineering -Science, Inc.
Council denied request, stating charge be included in March demands.
Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Chermak, moved that Warrant Nos.
2345 through 2397, inclusive, be issued in the total amount of $27,596.24. Motion
carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Memorandum from Secretary of the Planning Commission denoting actions taken
at their meeting of February 21, 1967.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that second read-
ing of proposed Ordinance No. 127 be read by title only. Motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney rendered second reading of proposed ordinance adopting City Retirement
Plan as presented by National Associates, by title only. Councilman Chermak then
offered Ordinance No. 127 for adoption. The ordinance was passed, approved and
adopted by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson, presented memorandum requesting Council
consideration for the purchase of two City vehicles, and stated San Diego Gas and
Electric Company has verbally confirmed sub -station site, to be used for storage of
vehicles and equipment, will be available for lease on March 15.
After lengthy discussion, Councilman Chermak moved that the Director of
Finance be directed to submit minimum specifications on passenger sedan and flat-bed
truck to Council for acceptance or rejection at the next regular meeting. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Presented City map designating Fiesta Association parade route. In
order for the City to cooperate with activities of the Association,
Councilman Buchheim moved that a committee of four be appointed to
meet with E1 Presidente Tom Davis and associates. Motion seconded by
Councilman Chermak and carried unanimously. Mayor Durnford then
appointed City Administrator, Director of Public Works, Councilman
Chermak and himself to meet with members of the Association to discuss
Fiesta activities.
(2) Asked Council to review quarterly audit report.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Presented rapid transit bus time schedule between Laguna Hills - Santa Ana.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) In receipt of report on ocean outfall break from Engineering -Science
in which they give recap and recommendations. He then recommended
they be hired to make an additional study, and asked that action be
delayed until next regular meeting. He suggested that Dana Point
Sanitary District be contacted to see if they would be willing to
participate in this project.
(2)
Work is progressing on
repair of break
in outfall.
(3)
Regarding repair work
on Oso Road, will
check with
property owner when
he returns to town.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Construction Inspector back from vacation and on job.
(2) Is working on summary status report regarding right of way negotiations
for Alipaz Street.
(e) Councilman Buchheim
(1) Question regarding proposed street improvements leading into M-1 property
(Airport access road). He believes that now is the time for Council to
discuss property owners' participation on pro -rata basis. City Attorney
to report at next regular meeting.
(2) Requested leave of absence until May 2. Mayor Durnford, seconded by
Councilman Bathgate, moved that leave be granted. Motion carried
unanimously.
(f) Councilman Chermak
(1) Situation of paper delivery has not improved.
(2) Problem developing in negotiating streets in his area due to high weed
growth and additional cars parked in Post Office area.
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(g) Mayor Durnford
Stated City is paying too much for road maintenance and asked that the
Director of Finance and Director of Public Works and staff examine the
possibility of developing City's own Road Departmext, complete with
equipment, manning and other aspects. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Buchheim and carried unanimously. So ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM.
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EAest 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 February 27, 1967.