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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JANUARY 22, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 6:05 PM by
Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited
City Attorney.
Invocation was given by John H. Dawson,
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Carl E. Buchheim, Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 1968 were approved as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a)
Notice
of General Meeting for
January,
League of
California
Cities -Informational
(b)
Request
from Saddleback Junior
College
District
for written
approval of Council
consent to authorize consolidation of City's Municipal Election with the Saddle-
back Junior College bond election. After a report from City Administrator of
a meeting with three other municipalities and further discussion, Councilman
Bathgate moved that the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby consents to the
consolidation of the bond election of the Saddleback Jr. College District to
be held on April 9, 1968 with the municipal election to be held on the same
day in the City of San Juan Capistrano. Councilman Durnford seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Elmer Christiansen appeared before Council regarding the matter of under -
grounding overhead power lines on San Juan Creek Road. He stated SDG&E had presented
plans which were acceptable to Marina View Heights Corp. and work will be completed
within a 30 day period. Mayor Chermak directed that the matter be reviewed through
the City Engineer's office and that the City Administrator notify the Orange County
Building Department to allow continuation of electrical services during this interim
period.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
The Secretary of the Planning Commission presented minutes of the meeting of
January 16, 1968, requesting Council action on paragraph 8, sub -paragraphs b, c, and
f. Councilman Buchheim moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be
upheld. Councilman Durnford seconded and motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Contract Agreement with the County of Orange for complete animal control
authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement.
Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bathgate, Buchheim,
Chermak. Noes: Councilmen Durnford and Olivares
(b) Exoneration of Monumentation Bonds, Tract 6038 (Marina Capistrano). City
Engineer stated remedial work to be made by surveyors and requested that the
matter be held over to the next regular meeting.
(c) City Planner salary - merit increase: - City Administrator presented memorandum
regarding the subject. Considerable discussion followed, with Mr. Johns
stating for the record that it was his understanding he was hired as City
Planner as of July 10, 1967. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, moved that the City Planner be granted the next step raise. Motion
carried by a 3 to 2 vote, Councilmen Bathgate and Olivares voting "No".
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Municipal Election Matters
(1) Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 68-1-22-2 requesting County
Services for the upcoming General Municipal election. Resolution passed,
approved and adopted by majority vote, Councilman Olivares voting "No".
i- e (2) Mayor Chermak stated that this might be an appropriate time to put a
measure on ballot regarding payment of City Councilmen salaries. City
Attorney to research the matter. Councilman Bathgate then offered
Resolution No. 68-1-22-3, calling for election -candidates and measure.
Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(3) Posting of deposit by candidates desiring Statement of Qualifications -
Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Mayor Chermak, moved that the existing
policy be continued. Motion carried unanimously (Deposit - $35.00).
(b) Letter received from Royal Street Development Company requesting Council to
initiate necessary action for formation of Recreation and bark District for
Tentative Tracts 6381 and 6427. Petition enclosed. City Attorney to explore
an alternative plan
and report
at the next
regular meeting.
services within the City.
Councilman Bathgate offered
Resolution No. 68-1-22-1,
authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement.
Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bathgate, Buchheim,
Chermak. Noes: Councilmen Durnford and Olivares
(b) Exoneration of Monumentation Bonds, Tract 6038 (Marina Capistrano). City
Engineer stated remedial work to be made by surveyors and requested that the
matter be held over to the next regular meeting.
(c) City Planner salary - merit increase: - City Administrator presented memorandum
regarding the subject. Considerable discussion followed, with Mr. Johns
stating for the record that it was his understanding he was hired as City
Planner as of July 10, 1967. Councilman Durnford, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, moved that the City Planner be granted the next step raise. Motion
carried by a 3 to 2 vote, Councilmen Bathgate and Olivares voting "No".
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Municipal Election Matters
(1) Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 68-1-22-2 requesting County
Services for the upcoming General Municipal election. Resolution passed,
approved and adopted by majority vote, Councilman Olivares voting "No".
i- e (2) Mayor Chermak stated that this might be an appropriate time to put a
measure on ballot regarding payment of City Councilmen salaries. City
Attorney to research the matter. Councilman Bathgate then offered
Resolution No. 68-1-22-3, calling for election -candidates and measure.
Resolution passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(3) Posting of deposit by candidates desiring Statement of Qualifications -
Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Mayor Chermak, moved that the existing
policy be continued. Motion carried unanimously (Deposit - $35.00).
(b) Letter received from Royal Street Development Company requesting Council to
initiate necessary action for formation of Recreation and bark District for
Tentative Tracts 6381 and 6427. Petition enclosed. City Attorney to explore
to convey additional right of way on Camino Capistrano and recommended Council
accept offer. Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 68-1_22_4 accepting
Irrevocable Offer to Convey Easement and authorizing recordation of same.
Passed, approved and adopted unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
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an alternative plan
and report
at the next
regular meeting.
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City Administrator
in receipt
of document
from G. R. and Ann R. Durenberger
to convey additional right of way on Camino Capistrano and recommended Council
accept offer. Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No. 68-1_22_4 accepting
Irrevocable Offer to Convey Easement and authorizing recordation of same.
Passed, approved and adopted unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
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Announced meeting of City Managers' to be held in Palm Springs February 28-29
and March 1, 1968. As newly appointed Chairman of this group, he requested
permission to attend, with expenses authorized. Councilman Buchheim, seconded
by Councilman Durnford, moved that Mr. Thompson be authorized to attend.
Motion carried unanimously.
(b) Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert
Asked if Council wished to take action regarding new chairs for Council
Chambers. Mayor Chermak moved that the City purchase five chairs, such as
the demonstrator, at the cost of $778.05 total. Motion seconded by Council-
man Durnford and carried unanimously.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Reported on progress of AD 66-1. Final inspection to take place latter
part of this week.
(2) Has been requested by Community Presbyterian Church to ascertain sewer
connection fee. Using formula, charge would be $1,575. Council concurred
that in fair consideration for new use, matter be held over until the
next regular meeting so that Mr. Meadows may contact other cities with
regard to churches and commercial buildings of similar usage to determine
a fair solution.
(3) Regarding Moulten-Niguel treatment plant overflow into Oso Creek; their
temporary line now pumping into station manhole and they are in the pro-
cess of installing a permanent line.
(4) Has been approached by local citizen who received traffic citation for
crossing double -double line at Orange County Bank exit. Councilman
Buchheim moved to instruct Mr. Meadows to contact Municipal Court explain-
ing the circumstances as they existed, but leaving the matter to the
discretion of the Court. Councilman Durnford seconded and motion carried
unanimously.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Traffic conditions indicate there should be better liaison between City
and law enforcement people.
(2) Finalizing plans for DL 67-103 (Keystone Investment) and DL 67.104
(Mission Hills Ranch).
(3) Reported that State Division of Highways pursuing planning program for
Route 1, Coastal Freeway.
(4) When School District put in street improvements on Del Avion and Del
Obispo, inspection fee was collected in the amount of $3,000. They are
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now asking for a refund of inspection costs and request a reply. Mayor
Chermak suggested that Council will consider request after final costs
are in.
(e) Councilman Buchheim
In his opinion, last week showed best traffic coverage the City has ever had.
(f) Councilman Olivares
Has been reminded by owners of Erracarte property that they have not been
paid for easement. Mayor Chermak stated that further effort should be made
to explain the situation to the property owners.
(g) Mayor Chermak
In the interest of safety, "No Parking" signs should be posted in area near
Junior High School on Camino Capistrano. He requested research by staff and
report at the next regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
JZ, ,
E st A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano at
their regular meeting of January 22, 1968.
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