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Minutes of tie Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JULY lo, 1967
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:03 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. Councilmen 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 26, 1967 were approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice of Executive Meeting for July 1967, Orange County League of Cities -
Subject: Progress Report on Radio Communications in Orange County. Council-
man Durnford and Director of Civil Defense, Ray Miller, to attend.
(b) Minutes of June 8, 1967, Executive Board, and Minutes of General Meeting,
June 22, 1967, Orange County League of Cities - Informational
TREASURER'S REPORT
The list of cash receipts and disbursements for the month ending June 30,
1967 was presented by City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross. Councilman Bathgate, seconded
by Councilman Buchheim and carrying unanimously, moved that the Treasurer's Report
for the month of June, 1967, be filed for audit.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Attorney reported on formation of Mounted Posse. He related that Orange
County Sheriff, Jim Musick, stated the Orange County Mounted Posse had just disbanded,
and budget would not permit reorganization, but he was agreeable to the idea of the
formation of an honorary posse. Mayor Chermak directed City Clerk to notify pro-
ponents of decision, and determine if they were willing to be known as Honorary
Mounted Posse of San Juan Capistrano for the Fiscal Year 1967-68.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Mr. Dick Bentwood of Engineering -Science, Inc., reported on progress of ease-
ment acquisitions for Assessment District 66-1. He submitted the following
easement agreements for Council approval:
1. Mission Hills Ranch - Free donation of 60 foot easement.
2. Virginia Haven - Property represents 2 acres. Agreed to payment of
$1,700 per acre, or approximately $3,400.
3. Bert McKay and Nora McKay - .9 acre at $1,700 per acre.
4. C. Russell Cook and Margaret Cook - $2,000 per acre, with one condition:
That easement shall be referred to as "Cook Lane" on all documents
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pertaining thereto.
5. Don A. Gannon - Unable to agree as yet.
6. Baptist Church - Would grant a free easement if District would agree
to complete sewer connection to their property.
7. The Doss and Oyharzabel properties are yet undetermined.
After discussion regarding the question of the church property, Council-
man Buchheim stated that he was in favor of a uniform policy of negotiations
on a strictly cash basis. Council concurred. Mr. Bentwood was instructed
to so notify the Baptist Church.
Councilman Buchheim then moved that Right of Way Agreements be accepted
for the Mission Hills, Haven, McKay and Cook properties. Councilman Durnford
seconded, and motion carried unanimously.
(b) Resolution on Weed Abatement Program for Fiscal Year 1967-68. Councilman
Bathgate offered Resolution No. 67-7-10-1 for adoption. Resolution passed,
approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(c) Mayor Chermak in receipt of letter from Mr. James Barr, Val Verde Corp.,
requesting four items be presented to Council, one of which was exoneration
of the Grading Bond. After discussion, Mayor Chermak entertained a motion
to submit to staff to expedite. Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman
Durnford and carrying unanimously, moved that the Val Verde request be sent
to staff for study and recommendation.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
Reported on bid openings for Assessment District 66-1 this date. Referred to
Engineering -Science, Inc. for verification and report. Award of contract to
be made by Council at next regular meeting.
(b) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported on sidewalk project on Camino Capistrano. Casitas Capistrano
to build foot bridge. 75 tons of crushed rock to be supplied the City
to complete project.
(2) School District is proposing two inch telephone duct from corner of
Del Avion and Del Obispo, 500 feet, two feet below ground in City's
street parkway area, and asked permission to install. He sees no
objection. City Administrator stated request within administrative
level of policy as this is a public agency. Mayor Chermak requested
more information on subject.
(c) Councilman Buchheim
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Brought up the question of proposed improvements on Camino Capistrano and
Ortega Highway. Director of Public Works stated Water District is to replace
mains in the area and replacement program should be completed before City
starts project. Councilman Durnford moved that the City Engineer be directed
to proceed as rapidly as possible with plans for signalization, reqorking of
corner and recapping of street at the intersection of Ortega Highway and
Camino Capistrano. Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
(d) Councilman Durnford requested short Executive Session before Budget Session.
So granted.
(e) Mayor Chermak
Has received complaints of low flying planes over homes in his area. He will
work with Mr. Winton on the formation of a definite flight pattern.
FIVE MINUTE RECESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Durnford proposed to reclassify the position of Associate Planner
to City Planner in view of the duties and merits applicable to the position.
Discussion followed.
- Then a resolution was offered by Councilman Durnford to establish the new
position of City Planner, designating the salary range, and naming Robert K. Johns
to fulfilling the position, effective immediately, and compensated at step number
one of the specified salary range. The resolution was passed, accepted and adopted
by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM, in view of the fact that further information
is to be provided by the Director of Finance in order for the City Council to accept
the budget recommendations and set the appropriate tax rate to provide the necessary
revenues.
Er t A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
at their regular meeting of July 10, 1967.
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