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44 Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
APRIL 3, 1967
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. Invocation was given by John H. Dawson,
City Attorney.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M (Tony) Olivares and Don Durnford. Absent: Carl E.
Buchheim.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, 1967 were approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Resolution from City of Fountain Valley - Suggested Amendments to Streets and
Highways Code. At this time, City Attorney read draft of proposed resolution
of City of San Juan Capistrano requesting amendments to the Streets and High-
ways Code relating to administration of Gas Tax Street Improvement Program.
Councilman Bathgate, stating this was a logical approach to the problem, then
offered Resolution No. 67-4-3-1 for adoption. The resolution was passed,
approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(b) Letter from Dana Point Sanitary District regarding their resolution to apply
for Federal Grant to improve the stability of ocean outfall line jointly
used. Mayor Durnford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved to endorse
their resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) Letter from Dana Point Sanitary District requesting that effluent pumps not
be used at treatment plant until report is made - Informational
(d) Minutes of Special Meeting from Executive Board, Orange County League of
Cities - Informational
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) City Attorney read in full draft of Resolution of Intention to condemn and
declaring the necessity for acquiring easement over Doss -Watkins property
for augmenting the airport access road. After lengthy discussion, and one
adjustment in draft, Resolution No. 67-4-3-2 was offered for adoption by
Councilman Chermak. Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous
vote.
(b) Subject: "Swap Meets" and "Art Exhibits" at Mission Drive -In Theatre.
Three Councilmen and one staff member attended swap meet at La Mirada Theater
to observe operation. Discussion followed. Councilman Chermak moved that
Mr. Patrick's request be denied. Further discussion took place with several
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spectators voicing their pros and cons regarding holding of the affair.
The motion before the Council then died for lack of a second. After
further debate, Councilman Bathgate moved that permission to hold swap meet
be granted under temporary permit for 90 day period with the condition that
operation not take place before 8:00 o'clock Sunday mornings and subject to
all other stipulations set forth. Mayor Durnford seconded the motion and it
carried by a majority vote, Councilman Chermak voting "No". Councilman Chermak
then moved that a 20% admission tax be placed on all tickets. Councilman
Olivares seconded the motion. City Attorney then stated that in his opinion
this action was premature. Motion was a stand-off with 2 to 2 vote. City
Attorney recommended exact conditions be put in written form, and that the
granting of the 90 day permit be coincidental with the June 30, 1967 licensing
period.
(c) Council reviewed vehicle bids procured by Director of Finance, Harold L.
Albert. Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows, suggested no action be taken
regarding purchase of truck as a study is now being made to determine feasi-
bility of City operating its own road department. Councilman Bathgate, seconded
by Councilman Olivares, moved that the matter be tabled until the next regular
meeting. Motion carried unanimously and was so ordered.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
Reported on meeting he attended in Sacramento, serving in the capacity of
member of California League of Cities Water Quality Control Committee.
(b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Reported on Assessment District 66_1. Engineering -Science to present
plans for review and recommendation at meeting of April 214.
(2) Recommended Benny Davis be authorized to attend course on construction
inspection at UCLA extension. Registration fee of $15.00. Mayor
Durnford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that Mr. Davis be
authorized to attend classes, provided, however, attendance was other
than workday scheduled time. Motion carried unanimously.
(c) City Engineer, Jack. Y. Kubota
(1) Presented map of Tentative Tract No. 624.4, second unit of Darmi develop-
ment consisting of 135 R-1 lots.
(2) Received copy of letter from AT&SF Reailroad approving preliminary plans
submitted on railroad crossing on Airport access road.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:52 PM.
City Clerk -Administrator
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