67-1009_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
OCTOBER 9, 1967
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:01 PM by
Magor Edward S. Chermak.
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,
Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak. Absent: Carl E.
Buchheim.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 1967 were approved as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Application for Alcoholic Beverage License -On Sale - El Traguito - Info
(b) Application for Alcoholic Beverage License -Off Sale, General - E1 Acopio
(c) Resolution from City of San Clemente supporting request of City for Air Mail
service in the Capistrano Valley area. Mayor Chermak directed that a letter
of acknowledgement and thanks be sent to City of San Clemente.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the month ending
September 30, 1967 was presented by City Treasurer. Councilman Bathgate, seconded
by Councilman Durnford, moved that the statement be received and filed for audit.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - Special Park & Maintenance District for Tract 5947 (Transamerica)
Mayor Chermak declared public hearing opened, and inquired if there was anyone
in the audience who cared to speak for or against formation of the District. No one
appeared. Public hearing closed. Offering of a resolution was deferred to the
next; regular meeting for preparation of appropriate documents by City Attorney, set-
ting forth the notice and date for election.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) City Attorney read draft of agreement for assurance of participation in plac-
ing of underground utilities (DL 67-103, Keystone Investment Co.). Mr. Vand-
ling stated Agreement satisfactory and will pick up for signature when document
is completed.
(b) Formation of Parks & Maintenance District for Mission Hills Ranch. City
Attorney stated that covenants, conditions and restrictions are used only
for maintenance of private lands, and the only possible method for formation
of Parks & Maintenance District would be to leave median strip as part of
private land to be used by Mission Hills. He suggested the district be formed
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in the same manner as that used by Transamerica Development Company.
/p -1-I (c) Resolution to Quit Claim Easement Deed (DL 66-103) - City Attorney stated
Quit Claim Deed could be dispensed with as Grant Deed would replace erroneous
deed, whereupon City Engineer handed Mr. Dawson Assurance Agreement. Council-
man Bathgate then offered Resolution No. 67_10-9-1 accepting the Grant Deed
and authorizing recordation. Resolution passed, approved and adopted unanim-
ously. Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 67-10-9-2, accepting
assurances of improvements and authorization of recordation thereof. Passed,
approved and adopted by unanimous vote. Councilman Bathgate then moved that
the City accept the bond for improvements in the amount of $10,000. Council-
man Olivares seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Upon motion of Councilman Durford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried,
City Attorney rendered first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 131, implement-
ing the Parks and Recreation Element, by title only. Copy is to be furnished
Council before second reading at next regular meeting.
(b) Acceptance and approval of Final Tract Map, Tract 6427, Mission Hills Ranch -
City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota, made presentation of subdivision Tract Map,
pointing out problem areas. Proponent, Mr. John King, stated he will deliver
Easement Deed and Hold Harmless Agreement to City Administrator October 10th.
Councilman Durnford, remarking that the proponents had shown good faith, moved
to approve Tract Map subject to three conditions, as follows: (1) Receipt of
Hold Harmless Agreement, (2) assurance of establishment of appropriate Parks
and Maintenance District, and (3) receipt of Easement Deed. Councilman
Bathgate seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. City Engineer was
instructed to sign Tract Map when conditions 1 and 3 were met.
/l` ; (c) Transmittal of Easement Grant Deed (AD 66-1, McKay) - Councilman Bathgate
offered Resolution No. 67_10-9_3 for acceptance of Grant Deed and authorization
for recordation. Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Has been in contact with Manager of Mission grounds who assures him
they will pursue the matter of rubble in "Mission Flats".
(2) Stated Flood Control District owns 250 foot easement in San Juan Creek
from Freeway to Errecarte property, but not including this property.
Flood Control, due to lack of funds, have no plans to clean or improve
channel.
(3) Mr. Cappello, contractor on AD 66-1, requested closure of Alipaz from
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Camino Del Avion to Del Obispo to through traffic from October 10 to
November 10, Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Councilman
Bathgate moved that request be granted, as recommended by Mr. Meadows.
Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
So ordered.
City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Has been in communication with State Highway people. They are ready
to deal with City regarding excess parcels along the Freeway. He is
to proceed with discussions.
(2) Reported on State Division of Highways amended agreement.
(3) Reported on construction programs, as follows: Final inspection on
school site October 10th; Airport road ready to pave; Darmi Tract
ready for paving.
(4) In discussion with proponents of San Juan Hills Country Club regarding
matter of street lights and underground power. Also met with repre-
sentatives of utility companies. Plans now under way to conform to
requirements set forth at last regular meeting.
(c) Mayor Chermak
Was in attendance at meeting announcing North American -Rockwell move to Laguna
Niguel-Moulten. Feels City will benefit from development in the area, in
that it can meet the challenge of the influx.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Er st A. Tho son
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano at
their regular meeting of October 9, 1967.
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