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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
OCTOBER 23, 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 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 16, 1967 were approved as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Letter from Dennis O'Leary, Executive Officer, San Diego Regional Water
Quality Control Board, urging support of intercommunity cooperative program
for water pollution control. Councilman Durnford moved that this letter be
answered stating the City will entertain discussions with the City of San
Clemente for the possibility of planning joint facilities. Councilman Bathgate
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
(b) Letter from San Diego Gas & Electric Company stating conversion costs for
Mission Bell street lights, as previously requested - Informational
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) City Attorney introduced Dr. J. C. Lauderbach, who is working with the Orange
County Association for Retarded Children. Dr. Lauderbach gave a brief sum-
mary on the background of the organization and requested permission to
campaign for solicitations in the City from November 1 to December 1$, 1967.
Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that permission
be granted, subject to restrictions of all fund raising groups. Motion
carried unanimously.
(b) Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that second read-
ing of proposed Ordinance No. 131 be read by title only. Carried unanimously.
After second reading by City Attorney, Councilman Durnford offered Ordinance
No. 131, entitled "Ordinance establishing the regulations for dedication of
land, payment of fees, or both, for park and recreational land in subdivisions",
for adoption. Ordinance passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Request from Capistrano Airport and Industrial Park, Ltd., for exoneration
of bonds and/or letters of credit for water, sewer, monumentation and street
lighting on Tract 6402. Consensus of opinion by Council and staff being that
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the request was premature, proponents withdrew their request until the next
regular meeting.
(b) Per request of Mr. C. Russell Cook to construct planned realignment of Del
Obispo Street, City Engineer and Council discussed advantages and disadvant-
ages of proposed improvement. Mayor Chermak directed that a study be made
by City Engineer for recommendation and report to Council.
(c) City Administrator requested staff attendance at the Orange County Economic
Development Conference to be held November 2, 1967, at a cost of $10.00 per
person admission fee. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate,
moved that permission be granted for City Administrator, Director of Finance,
City Planner and Commissioners to attend this conference and authorization
for appropriate warrant be drafted to pay admission fees. Motion carried
unanimously.
/G 73 1 (d) Mr. Dick Bentwood of Engineering -Science, Inc., reported on Easement Grant
Deeds received from Mr. & Mrs. C. Russell Cook and Virginia R. Haven for
Assessment District No. 66-1. Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No.
67-10-23-1, approving and accepting easement deeds and authorizing record-
ation thereof. Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
Few old cars have disappeared from road near airport. The rest are to be
removed soon.
(b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Requested permission to attend American Waterworks Association Con-
ference in Los Angeles October 25-27, 1967. Councilman Bathgate,
seconded by Councilman Durnford, and carrying unanimously, moved that
request be granted.
(2) Introduced Mr. Joe Feeney of Engineering -Science, who reported on
sewer line break in San Juan Creek (AD 64-1), and recommendation for
remedial measures to reconstruct line. He suggested that the item
be placed on agenda for the next regular meeting for determination
and directives.
(c) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported on legislative change for use of gas tax funds, stating any
existing funds accrued must be budgeted before November $, 1967, and
recommended that Council consider matter of budgeting for planning
purposes at the next regular meeting.
(2) Related discussions with Mr. Misbin regarding Freeway Agreement. He
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is to pursue the matter.
Mayor Chermak
(1) Correspondence received from Postal Department that they will not
consider air mail stop as requested. Draft of follow-up letter from
the City to be considered at the next regular meeting.
(2) Peralco Industries has arranged guided tour through plant for
October 24th.
(3) City in receipt of Certificate of Appreciation from Heart Fund
Association. Financial statement enclosed to go on file.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 PM to an Executive Session.
Eiknest A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
at their regular meeting of October 23, 1967.
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