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NOVEMBER 69 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 John H. Dawson, City Attorney.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilman present: Carl
E. Buchheim, Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward
S. Chermak. Absent: William A. Bathgate.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 30, 1967 were
approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice, Orange County League ofCities, Executive Meeting for
November, 1967. Mayor Chermak and Councilman Durnford to attend.
(b) Letter, H. G. Osborne, Orange County Waterworks District No. 4,
regarding installation of necessary improvements for this
district. Item deferred to the next regular meeting for
staff report.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Mr. H. Guy Smith, Safety Representative of the State Compen-
sation Insurance Fund, presented to Mayor Chermak, on behalf
of the City, a Safety Award plaque. This award was for no
lost time injuries to City employees for a period of one year.
(b) Colonel Willcox, on behalf of Capistrano Airport and Industrial
Park, Ltd., requested temporary leasing of City right of way
along Camino Capistrano for placing of directional sign. Mayor
Chermak, stating he felt this was an area for investigation,
requested staff report and recommendation at the next regular
meeting. He also asked for legal opinion regarding illumin-
ation of existing sign in the area.
NEW BUSINESS
-� (a) Request from Capistrano Airport and Industrial Park, Ltd.,
for exoneration of Street Improvement Bond. City Engineer
reported that sufficient work had been done to justify exoner-
ation, with the exception of minor patching, stop signs, and
street lighting at railroad crossing. Councilman Buchheim,
seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that street improvement
bonds be exonerated, subject to conditions as stated by City
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Engineer. City Attorney then suggested that Council accept
temporary easement deeds for interim cul-de-sac within Tract
No. 6402, subject to review by City Engineer. Councilman
Buchheim offered Resolution No. 67-11-6-1, accepting temporary
easement deeds and authorizing recordation. Passed, approved
and adopted by unanimous vote.
(b)
City Administrator requested authorization for City Planner,
City Engineer, Director of Public Works and himself to attend
State-wide conference on undergrounding of utilities to be held ,
in Los Angeles, at a cost of $25.00 per person. He also urged
members of the Council to attend. Councilman Buchheim, second-
ed by Mayor Chermak, moved that staff be authorized to attend
the three-day conference. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
(c)
Upon recommendation of City Administrator and Director of
Public Works, Councilman Durnford moved that treatment plant
operator, Edward L. Vallavanti, be granted annual step raise
in salary. Motion seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried
unanimously.
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City in receipt of easement deeds for realignment of sewer
trunk line in Tract No. 6402 Doss -Watkins property). Council-
man Durnford offered Resolution No. 67-11-6-2 accepting deeds
and authorizing recordation of same. Passed, approved and
adopted by unanimous vote.
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City also in receipt of easement deeds for eminent domain
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condemnation of three parcels Doss -Watkins property), in
consideration of amount for immediate possession. City
Attorney recommended Council accept deeds and order record-
ation upon payment of the sum of $6,146.40 to proponents. He
will then dismiss action. Councilman Durnford, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim, moved that warrant in the amount of
$6,146.40 be drafted for this condemnation. Motion carried
unanimously. Councilman Durnford then offered Resolution No.
67-11-6-3 accepting deeds and recordation of same, for adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a)
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
One more vehicle removed from "junk yard" and more to be moved.
(b)
City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Announced that Congress, as of January 1, is going to do away
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with revenue stamps on deeds. The state has authorized
cities and counties to provide similar requirements by ordi-
nances. He will draft City ordinance for presentation at the
next regular meeting.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
Has contacted property owners regarding Flood Control obtain-
ing easements along the channel. Most are receptive to the
idea, with the exception of one, who is not interested in
giving away rights of way. He will continue negotiations.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Finaled out job on Del Obispo and Camino Capistrano.
(2) Darmi Tract has completed all paving and they anticipate
filing 135 lots within the next three weeks.
(3) Mission Hills Ranch (Tract 6427) started sewer con-
struction last week.
(4) Regarding corner of Del Obispo and Camino del Avion,
Capistrano Unified School District has advised that
school busses cannot make a left turn southbound due
to small bridge in City area. He then asked Council
permission to write formal letter to County Road Com-
missioner apprising him of this serious matter. Council-
man Durnford, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, moved
that Mr. Kubota be instructed to definitely request him
for an immediate solution to this problem.
(5) Regarding Freeway Agreement, has scheduled a meeting
with Mr. Misbin and County Road Department.
(6) Atteded Orange County City Engineers' meeting this date
and learned that due to recent fires in County, gigantic
program is being set up by Flood Control District to
inform public on how to cope with slope erosion and
flooding in their own areas.
(e) Mayor Chermak
Question as to why telephone company zoned Southern Orange
County as they did. Mr. Bob Gannon, in the audience, informed
Council that his company, Pacific Telephone, is involved in
looking into expanding calling areas.
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 7.77 PM
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ErneTst A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
NOVEMBER 13, 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 Ernest A. Thompson, City Administrator.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilman 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 November 6, 1967, were
approved as presented.
*Councilman Buchheim arrived at 6:10 PM.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Resolution from California Highway Commission declaring a
section of State Highway Route 1 to be a freeway - Informational
(b) City Financial Statement for Fiscal Year 1966-67 - Informational
(c) Letter from Frank Domenichini on behalf of Dana Point Sanitary
District, requesting joint public meeting regarding Joint
Powers Agreement. City Administrator to set meeting for Tues-
day evening, November 280, offering City Hall as a meeting
place.
(d) Copy of letter from City Engineer to Orange County Planning
Commission expressing his opinions on proposed zoning for
"Planned Community" - Rancho Capistrano. Mayor Chermak
directed Councilman Bathgate and City Planner, Robert K. Johns,
to attend Orange County Planning Commission meeting November 15th.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The statement d' cash receipts and disbursements for the month
ending October 31, 1967 was presented by the City Treasurer. Council
man Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that the
statement be accepted and filed for audit. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
The minutes of the meeting of November 7, 1967 were presented
by Secretary of the Planning Commission for Council information.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Continuation of matter regarding installation of necessary
improvements in Orange County Waterworks District #4. Dir-
ector of Public Works outlined six projects proposed by
District #4 at an approximate cost of $92,000. His recom-
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mendation was to defer action until the next regular meeting
pending advice from legal counsel.
(b) Proponents of Capistrano Airport and Industrial Park, Ltd.,
asked deferment of request for temporary directional sign
until the next regular meeting.
(c) First reading of proposed Ordinance No. 132 regarding Pro-
perty Transfer Tax. After considerable discussion, Council-
man Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Olivares, moved to table
proposed ordinance until official action is taken by the County
of Orange. Motion carried by majority vote.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Letter from Orange County Health Department regarding proposed
contracts for complete animal control services. Mayor Chermak
directed continuation of the matter until additional inform-
ation is obtained from research.
(b)
Proposed purchase
of sewer rodding machine.
Council concurred
in the seting up
of preventive maintenance
program for City
Sewerlines. Therefore, Councilman Bathgate moved that the
City purchase Flexible SeweRodeR machine at a cost of $4,058.95
plus tax. Motion seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried
by a unanimous vote.
(c) City Attorney in receipt of Easement Grant Deeds from (1) The
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, (2) Corporation of
the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -
Day Saints and (3) First (Southern) Baptist Church of Dana
Point, California, and recommended Council accept deeds for
recordation. Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No.
67-11-13-1 accepting the deeds and authorizing recordation.
Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Subleasing of SDG&E storage building by Orange County
Waterworks District #4 will soon be forthcoming.
(2) Adoeived legislative digest of bills affecting cities
from League of California Cities. An item of interest
was jurisdiction of cities to dispose of abandoned
vehicles on private properties.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Met with manager of Orange County Water District regarding
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with Mr. Kymla informally in connection with this problem.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Read excerpts of report from diver's inspection of
ocean outfall. This report will also be presented at
public meeting regarding the Joint Powers Agreement.
(2) Due to operating problems at treatment plant, requested
that he be authorized to retain Mr. Sampson of Engineer-
ing -Science for technical advice. Councilman Buchheim,
seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that request be
granted. Motion carried unanimously.
(3) Introduced Richard Bentwood and John Olson from Engineer-
ing -Science and Fritz Stradling, Assessment Counselor.
Mr. Bentwood then made progress report on Assessment
District 66-1,.stating 80% of total construction had
been completed. Mr. Stradling recommended that Council
adopt resolution authorizing Superintendent of Streets
to make certain change of work orders. He further stated
this instrument might avoid time delays. Councilman
bathgate offered Resolution No. 67-11-13-2 for adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported on Freeway Agreement allowing for Las Ramblas
interchange. He recommended there be a specific Agree-
ment with the County, affected property owners and the
City.
(2) Has directed letter to Orange County Road Department
requesting them to do something immediately with road
in Del Obispo -Camino Del Avion area.
(3) Additional work has been finished and Tract 6402
(Industrial) has been q sed out. Has ordered striping
to be done.
(4) Will have reports on proposed road improvements by the
end of this month with estimated costs of construction.
(5) Proceeding with design of traffic signals and ornamental
street lights.
(6) Would like to send, on behalf of the City, letter of
gratitude to Transamerica Development Company for their
donation on gravel sidewalk project.
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(e)
Councilman Don Durnford
(1) Would like to see a report on outcome of proposed
Alipaz improvement project. City Administrator to
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prepare a summarization.
(2) Requested appointment to attend meeting on proposed
Dana Point Harbor architectural plans to be held
November 146. Mayor Chermak so appointed.
(f) Mayor Chermak
(1) President Johnson proclaimed period of November 17-21
as "Farm City Week". Mayor Chermak also made procla-
mation.
(2) Reported on California League ofCities' meeting. Heard
presentation regarding cooperation of all fire fighting
agencies participating in local fires. He recommended
that more Councilmen make an effort to attend these
meetings.
(3) Heard several more remarks regarding horses on City
streets. There should be an appeal made to parents to
instruct their children not to ride on lawsn and side-
walks.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.
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Er st A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San
Juan Capistrano at their regular meeting of November 13, 1967-
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