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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JANUARY 8, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:01 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,
Carl E. Buchheim, Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak.
The minutes of the regular meeting of Janaury 2, 1968 were approved as presented.—
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Memorandum from League of California Cities re Distribution of Cigarette Taxes
to Cities, formula attached. City Administrator explained how allocation was
granted to cities. Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No. 68-1-8-1 endors-
ing proposed formula as presented, based upon both population and tax collected,
to be directed to League of California Cities. Resolution passed, approved
and adopted by 4 to 1 vote, Councilman Buchheim voting "No".
(b) Correspondence from City of Tustin regarding proposed detachment of the City
of Huntington Beach from the Orange County Harbor District. Councilman Durnford,
seconded by Councilman Olivares, moved that the item be tabled indefinitely.
Motion carried unanimously.
(c) Notice, Orange County League of Cities, of Executive Meeting for January, 1968.
Mayor Chermak and Councilmen Bathgate and Durnford to attend.
(d) Request from American Cancer Society for annual fund drive. Permission granted.
(e) City Attorney in receipt of letter from Wallace, Brown and Crane, attorneys,
on behalf of residents of Doheny Park Village, complaining of sewerage odor
in their area on Christmas day. Mr. Dawson was directed to reply to corres-
pondence.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Caruthers, of the Dana Point Sanitary District, asked permission to bring
up the matter of the Joint Powers Agreement during this period. Mayor Chermak re-
viewed for fellow Councilmen the outcome of committee meetings to date. After very
lengthy discussion between Council, staff, members of the Dana Point District and
representatives of Engineering -Science, Councilman Bathgate moved that the City
employ the services of Mr. Fritz Stradling as legal counsel for the purpose of
drafting a Joint Powers Agreement, subject to the approval of the other three
entities to share expenses, and Engineering -Science to do the engineering work neces-
sary for the Joint Powers Agreement. Motion seconded by Councilman Durnford and
carried by a majority vote, Councilman Olivares voting "No". (Minute Order of this
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motion is to be presented to all entities involved).
TREASURER'S REPORT
The statement of cash receipts and disbursements for the month ending December
31, 1967 was presented by City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross. Councilman Bathgate, seconded
by Councilman Durnford, moved that the Treasurer's Report be accepted and filed for
audit. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
The Secretary of the Planning Commission presented Minutes of the meeting of
January 2, 1968 for Council perusal.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Attorney read draft of resolution urging the PUG to delay any determin-
ation of approval for any additional franchised service from Orange County Airport.
Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No. 68-1-8-2, as presented above, for adopt-
ion. Resolution passed, approved and adopted by a 4 to 1 vote, Councilman Durnford
voting "No".
Councilman Buchheim then moved that a letter be sent to Wm. L. Pereira and
Assoc., the firm making the study for the County of Orange Airport Master Plan,
strongly urging that they recommend El Toro Airbase for franchised air carriers.
Motion seconded by Councilman Durnford and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Exoneration of Monumentation Bonds, Tract 6038 (Marina Capistrano) - City
Engineer requested time to review the situation for recommendation and report back
to Council at the next regular meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) Ernest A. Thompson, City Administrator
(1) Happy to report that all vehicles have left the "junk yard" on Camino
Capistrano.
(2) Redrafted storage facility lease sent to Mr. Osborne's office. Now
awaiting signature from County Counselor's office.
(3) Dr. Haight and Poundmaster Mason of the Orange County Health offices
will be in attendance at the next regular meeting to present new contract
for animal control services.
(4) Truman Smith will not pick up trash in three City areas Wednesday, Jan.
10th, due to truck repairs. Pick-up will be on Thursday, Jan. 11th.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
(1) Received call from attorney regarding lighting of outdoor advertising
sign near Airport annexation. Mr. Dawson asked him to submit complete
report and he will bring it before Council.
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(2) Had conversation from Real Property Services regarding his redrafting
SDG&E storage building lease.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
Invited Council to look at results of study regarding deep ditch sections on
both sides of Camino Capistrano.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Regarding retaining wall on east side of north bound lane on Camino
Capistrano, according to plans they have provided a 11' travel lane
and 8' parking shoulder.
(2) Reported on mounting theivery and vandalism of road signs in the City.
(e) Councilman Bathgate
(1) Expressed concern regarding air rifle shots eminating from rural areas.
City Attorney to research firearms laws.
(2) Suggested City purchase new metallic display board and blackboard for
Council Chambers.
(f) Councilman Buchheim
(1) Orange County Bank official related several customers had received
traffic citations for making left hand turn at bank exit.
(2) Thinks it is time that stop signs be posted at Camino Capistrano and
Del Obispo Street making it a four-way stop intersection. This matter
is to be discussed at the next regular meeting.
(3) Suggested City purchase suitable chairs for Council table.
(g) Mayor Chermak
Commented on "junk yard" at Richfield station. He feels parent company should
be made aware of this situation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:54
Erhest A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano at
their regular meeting of January 8, 1968.
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