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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
SEPTEMBER 25, 1967
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM by
Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. Invocation was given by
Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert.
Mr. Albert, Acting 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 September 18, 1967 were approved as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice of General Meeting for September, Orange County League of Cities,
and attachments - Informational
(b) Telegram from State Division of Highways advising the Commission's intention
to consider adoption of freeway location on Route 1 - Informational
TREASURY DEMANDS
The list of accounts payable September 30, 1967 was presented by Director
of Finance. Councilman Bathgate moved that Warrant Nos. 2757 through 2817, in-
clusive, in the total amount of $49,549.45 be issued for payment. Motion seconded
by Councilman Durnford and carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Minutes of meeting of September 19, 1967 presented for Council information.
(b) Request for waiver of underground utilities, DL 67-103 (Keystone Investment
Co.) - Mr. Vandling appeared before Council stating his company's agreement
to a number of requirements. After considerable discussion, Council con-
curred in the possibility of granting a waiver with the provision that
proponents be encumbered with future placement of the underground utilities.
Mayor Chermak then directed that City Attorney be informed of Council decis-
ion in order to present proper documents at the next regular meeting. Keith
Hutchens of SDG&E was questioned by Councilman Durnford if present overhead
utilities would be relocated by SDG&E. Mr. Hutchens answered in the affirma-
tive.
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Right of Way Agreement received from Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of
the Church of Latter Day Saints in the amount of $4,000 per acre, or a total of
$508.00 for the easement. Director of Public Works recommended approval of the
offer. Councilman Durnford then offered Resolution No. 67_9-25-1 for acceptance of
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the Agreement. Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Property owner planted trees in City's right of way in new subdivision
and question arose as to whether this was in violation of Ordinance No.
121 pertaining to installation of mail boxes in rights of way. Discuss-
ion followed with Mayor Chermak directing staff to research the matter
to ascertain if Ordinance could be amended to provide for the uniform
planting of trees, thereby benefiting the City. -
(2) Orange County Traffic Control crew in September 26th to re -stripe new
sections on Del Obispo school site and Del Obispo and Camino Capistrano.
They will also check parking area in front of City Hall.
(3) San Juan Creek finally dried up enough to dig out sewer line on Erracarte
property. Presented diagram sketch showing location and stated approxi-
mately 600 to 800 feet of line lost. He also stated Flood Control has
not come in to replace berm. Mayor Chermak requested staff to consult
with Flood Control and sewer design engineers and report back to Council.
(4) Contractx for AD 66-1 has completed river crossing with concrete encase-
ment.
(b) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Developers of Stroschein property have requested 42' main entrance to
restaurant off Del Obispo. He recommended that Council consider this
request. Council concurred with recommendation.
(2) Received deeds and assurances from Stroschein proponents and will sub-
mit at next regular meeting.
(3) Received and returned plan check and plat map for Mission Hills Tract 6427.
They are considering starting street improvements within two weeks.
(4) Was informed by County of Orange that bridge at Camino Del Avion and Del
Obispo was very temporary as entire bridge is to be removed and the area
will become a bona fide intersection. Deadline for present developer,
October, 1967.
(c) Councilman Buchheim
Council in May requested report regarding transfer of Waterworks District #4
to City. No formal report received to date. Mayor Chermak instructed City
Clerk to submit new letter of request to Mr. Osborne and to each member of the
Board of Supervisors as a follow up, and to ask how long they needed to submit
an answer.
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM. y
Leontine M. Vallavanti
Deputy City Clerk