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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JANUARY 15, 1968
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 Ernest A.
Thompson, City Administrator.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: Carl E. Buchheim,
Antionio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak. Councilman Durnford arrived at
6:04 PM. Absent: William A. Bathgate.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1968 were approved as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Request from Girl Scout Council of Orange County for permission to conduct
two 1968 Council -wide product sales. Permission granted subject to normal procedure.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Robert H. Haight and Mr. Robert Wohrman of the Orange County Health Depart-
ment appeared to make presentation of Contract Agreement for complete animal control
services in the City. Dr. Haight urged adoption of County Ordinance, preferably by
reference. Mayor Chermak deferred the matter until the next regular meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Re exoneration of Monumentation Bonds for Tract 6038 (Marina Capistrano),
City Engineer asked that the item be held over to the next regular meeting.
(b) Personnel position request for authorization of two laborer positions. Council-
man Durnford, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, moved that two laborers be hired
to fill duties as discussed in work session. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Proposed specifications for purchase of 1 ton truck - Councilman Buchheim moved
to authorize Director of Finance to secure bids on a vehicle as per specifi-
cations submitted, with an alternate bid for a truck with a possi-traction rear
axle. Motion seconded by Mayor Chermak and carried by unanimous vote.
(b) With regard to City Planner reclassification, Mayor Chermak requested break-
down of position be forwarded in packet for presentation at the next regular
meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
Advised that initial processing for municipal election to be held April 9,
1968, will commence this coming week.
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(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Has been apprised that State Representative Unruh is pushing an effort to
garner more revenue for the State from Tidelands. Will report further at
next regular meeting.
(c) Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert
Will present costs of Council chairs at next meeting. Six to 8 week delivery
for magnetized bulletin board.
(d) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Contacted San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding
Moulten-Niguel treatment plant overflow. Has been advised this situ-
ation will not be repeated. Councilman Durnford stated situation still
exists. Mr. Meadows to check further.
(2) Has been approached regarding proposed trailer park on Dr. Watkins
property. Party interested in rate of connection fees. Fees would
run $175 per space.
(e) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) In the process of giving final approval for street improvements on DL
67-103 (Keystone Investment Co). Street to match west side.
(2) Construction program confined to Mission Hills. They are ready to lay
tract water system.
(f) Councilman Buchheim
Brought forth discussion regarding the possibility of installing stop signs
at Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo. After concurrence by Council and staff,
Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 68-1-15-1 instituting a four-way
stop at the corner of Del Obispo Street and Camino Capistrano and that stop
signs be installed and corresponding cross -walks painted. Resolution passed,
approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(g) Councilman Durnford
Remarked about the number of chuck -holes on Del Obispo within City limits.
Director of Public Works aware of situation and County Road Department has
been notified.
(h) Mayor Chermak
(1) Orange County Grand Jury Report available to the public at City Hall.
(2) Reported on 0. C. League of Cities' meeting which he attended last week.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
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— 2 J Eptest A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator