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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
NOVEMBER 27, 1967
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:06 PM by
Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by City Adminis-
trator, Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Carl E. Buchheim, Don Durnford and Edward S. Chermak. Absent: Antonio M. (Tony)
Olivares.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1967 were approved as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Minutes of the Executive Board, League of California Cities, Orange County
Division, November 9th.
(b) Correspondence from J. A. Legarra, State Highway Engineer, regarding amend-
ment of the Outdoor Advertising Act. Mayor Chermak directed City Clerk to
communicate with Mr. Legarra endorsing legislation.
TREASURY DEMANDS
The list of accounts payable November 30, 1967 was presented by Director of
Finance, Harold L. Albert. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford,
moved that Warrant Nos. 2866 through 2915, inclusive, be issued in the total
amount of $40,816.98. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Minutes of the meeting of November 21, 1967 were presented for Council peru-
sal. Councilman Durnford moved that the Planning Commission report be accepted
as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried unanimously.
(b) Resolution No. 67-11-21_1 relating to similarity of uses in "Local Business"
District presented for file. Councilman Durnford moved to uphold the Plan-
ning Commission in its passage of this resolution. Motion died for lack of
a second.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) In reply to the request of Orange County Waterworks District #4 for support
of their application for grant in aid for installation of necessary improve-
ments in the District, City Attorney read draft of letter. Councilman Buchheim,
seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that the full text of the letter be
forwarded to Waterworks District #4, with copies to HUD and to each member
of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Motion carried by a 3 to 1 vote
(Councilman Bathgate voting "No".)
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(b)
In the matter of proposed Ordinance No. 132 regarding Property Transfer Tax
(reference Orange County Ordinance #2183 passed November 21, 1967 and effective
January 1, 1968), City Attorney was directed to research Orange County method
of procedure and report back at the next regular meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
An interesting situation arose regarding eminent domain proceedings for
AD 66-1, in that a certain property owner refused to cooperate in granting
an easement, only to find, through title report, that when property was first
deeded there was reserved an easement for road and public utility purposes
from the original grantor. Engineering -Science will contact original pro-
perty owner to discuss matter.
(b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
Reported on operation of Water Quality Control Plant. Problems have been
solved and operation now running very efficiently.
(c) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Proponents of Baptist Church asked for final approval of plans for
church site and buildings. He then drew sketch outlining drainage
problem areas. Councilman Buchheim suggested that City Attorney and
City Engineer make recommendation to Council prior to time of final
decision as to method of procedure.
(2) Rains caused substantial slow -down in construction programs.
(3) Developers wish to proceed with improvements on Del Obispo and Camino
del Avion. They request some assistance from the City regarding the
repaving after storm drain is installed.
(4) State Division of Highways to prepare cooperative agreement regarding
the Las Ramblas interchange for presentation by January, 1968.
(5) Rendered cost figures on ornamental street lights. Mission Bell type
cost approximately 45% more than regular type.
(6) Will have reports on two road jobs at next meeting.
(d) Councilman Durnford
Asked status of annexation proceedings. City Attorney stated he is prepar-
ing a Stipulation of Facts to present at Court.
(e) Mayor Chermak
Reported on meeting with Capistrano Beach and Dana Point Sanitary Districts
and the City of San Clemente regarding possibility of joint ventures.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
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