67-0619_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JUNE 19, 1967
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:05 PM by
Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by City Attorney,
John H. Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilman present: William A. Bathgate,
Carl E. Buchheim, Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 1967 were approved with one
typographical correction.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice, Orange County League of Cities, General Meeting for June - Informational
(b) Resolution from Orange County Division, League of California Cities, support-
ing proposed location of U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station site at USNAS,
Los Alamitos, California. Item received and filed.
(c) Public Utilities Commission application regarding construction of Avenida
Aeropuerto at grade across tracks of the AT&SF Railway - Informational
(d) Minute Order from Orange County Board of Supervisors in response to City's
Resolution regarding restriction of billboards along San Diego Freeway.
Matter was referred to Department of Building & Safety, County Counsel,
Planning Department and Road Department. Councilman Durnford suggested that
this item be held open for discussion and so moved that County of Orange be
requested to furnish a progress report on this question. Motion seconded
by Councilman Buchheim and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - Mission Hills Ranch, Rezoning from U-1 to E-3 and PH.
Mayor Chermak opened the second public hearing on the above item. No one
appeared to speak against the rezone. Public hearing closed. Councilman Durnford
then moved that City Attorney give first reading of proposed ordinance, changing
zoning from U-1 to E-3 and PH, by title only. Motion seconded by Councilman Buchheim
and carried unanimously. City Attorney rendered first reading of proposed Ordinance
No. 128 (Amendment #4) by title only.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Memorandum from Secretary of the Planning Commission denoting action taken
at their regular adjourned meeting of June 13. Mayor Chermak commended Commission
on letter submitted to Orange County Planning Commission regarding "Rancho Capistrano
Development Plan", as being very well written, to the point, and an excellent job.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Formation of Mounted Posse - Continued to next regular meeting pending
comprehensive report.
(b) City Attorney outlined procedure for formation of Parks & Maintenance District
within Tract 5947, as requested by developers (Transamerica). Mayor Chermak
instructed City Clerk to inform proponents they will be expected to stand all
expenses in forming this district. Counselor suggested developers confirm in
writing.
(c) Royal Street Development Company request for aid in obtaining access road into
Tract 6381 (Mission Hills Ranch). Mr. Cohen addressed Council stating that
if adjacent property owners felt it was in their best interest to consider a
road into their property, something could be worked out. Mr. Swanner, on
behalf of his family, expressed himself as opposing the proposed improvement.
After discussion regarding drainage problems, Councilman Buchheim, stating
that due to conditions that exist, moved to accept the developer's original
engineering plan for the access road. Motion seconded by Councilman Bathgate.
The motion carried by a 3 to 1 vote, Councilman Durnford voting "No" and Mayor
Chermak abstaining.
(d) Director of Public Works presented cost proposals from Land Acquisition Ser-
vice and Engineering -Science, Inc. for right of way acquisition in Assessment
District 66-1. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved
that Engineering -Science be retained to handle the complete job, including
the land acquisition phase (with reimbursement to Engineering -Science at no
more than $15 per hour). Motion carried unanimously.
(e) City Attorney "Opinion" regarding approval of Tract Map for Airport Industrial
Park. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, moved to table
this item indefinitely. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dawson then suggested
that a written Opinion be requested of Flood Control District in order to
establish future guide lines. Mayor Chermak instructed staff to pursue matter
with the Flood Control District.
(f) Director of Finance presented staff report regarding charges for contour map
prints. Sixteen maps involved. Prices to range from $5 per sheet to $25 per
sheet, with complete set at $215. Councilman Buchheim moved that the recom-
mendation of staff be upheld. Motion seconded by Councilman Bathgate and
carried unanimously.
(g) Sidewalk improvements on Camino Capistrano from La Zanja to Calle Lorenzo.
City Engineer reiterated cost outlay for equipment rental to run $700 to $800.
Councilman Bathgate stated he would like to see project approved and author-
ized, and so moved. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
(h) Authorization for payment to Orange County Highway Department for borings
made on Alipaz Street. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate,
moved to authorize payment in the amount of $106.89. Motion carried unanimously.
N1,, -W BUSINESS
(a) Organizational format - Mayor Chermak reassigned Councilman Bathgate to the
jurisdiction of Public Relations and Municipal Development (with special assign-
ment to pursue the issues and problems of water rights and M.W.D. water).
('o) City Attorney was instructed to draft resolution authorizing and directing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, on behalf of the City, a License and —
Cost Agreement with the AT&SF Railway Company, thereby resinding action of
previous meeting which was by motion only. Councilman Bathgate offered such
a resolution. Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
Stated Budget Session should be held before adjournment of meeting.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Reported on Assembly Bill 1620, involving the Local Agency Formation Commis-
sion. He suggested a telegram be sent to Senator John G. Schmitz urging his
support of AB 1620. City Clerk so instructed.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Weed Abatement Program completed.
(2) Requested authorization for inspection of ocean outfall together with
Dana Point Sewer District. Cost would be one-half of $150. Councilman
Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that authorization be
granted. Motion carried unanimously.
(3) As of this date, eight contractors have taken out plans and specifi-
cations on AD 66-1 job. Anticipate around 20 bids.
(4) Regarding de -annexation No. 1 of Waterworks District #4 hearing held
June 14; request for de -annexation was denied.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported on Tract 5733 drainage problem. Letter sent to developer with
no response to date. Suggested City consider notifying bonding company.
(2)
Earth
moving operation
on Del
Obispo School site started
this
date.
(3)
Permit
for storm drain
east of
Freeway. Final clearance
from
Flood
Control.
(4) Re: Tract 6402, continuing plan check work. Staking going on.
(e) Councilman Buchheim
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Mr. Ray Miller has offered his services as Coordinator for Civil Defense
Program. Mr. Miller, in the audience, accepted the post. Councilman Durnford
stated two local men have taken medical emergency course, but at the present
time, there is no Medical Administrator in the area.
(f) Mayor Chermak
(1) Asked if there had been any complaints regarding waste water at Casitas
Capistrano within the last few days. Answer was negative.
(2) Has been invited October 14 to participate in Tustin 100th Birthday
Celebration.
BUDGET SESSION
Budget proposals, including salary for councilmen and cost of repair for sewer
pipeline in Assessment District 64-1 (damaged during rainy season) were discussed
at some length. Further considerations continued until next regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Ern t A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
at their regular meeting of June 19, 1967-