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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
FEBRUARY 13, 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. Invocation was given
by City Attorney, John H. Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William
A. Bathgate, Don Durnford and Edward S. Chermak. Councilman Olivares
arrived at 6:10 PM. Absent: Carl E, Buchheim.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1968, were
approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Capistrano Valley Jaycees, urging the City Council
to adopt an appropriate ordinance to take advantage of property
transfer tax; funds derived could be used for development of parks
and recreational facilities. Mayor Chermak suggested item be held
over until full Council was present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Timothy Strader, Deputy County Counsel, appeared on be-
half of the Saddleback Junior College District. He stated letter
was sent to City Administrator January 30th requesting that in
order to satisfy formal requirements of the school board, language
in motion passed by the four municipalities be uniform. Council-
man Durnford then moved that the motion passed January 22, 1968
be amended to incorporate suggested language, "nunc pro tunc",
to read as follows: "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 that same
day in the City of San Juan Capistrano. Councilman Durnford seconded
motion and it carried unanimously." This motion was then seconded
by Councilman Bathgate and carried by a unanimous vote.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The statement of cash receipts and disbursements for the
month ending January 31, 1968 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.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Minutes of meeting of February 6, 1968. Council action
required regarding request from Community Presbyterian Church for
waiver of landscaping for period of one year. Councilman Durnford,
seconded by Mayor Chermak, moved that the request be granted.
Motion carried by 3 to 0 vote, Councilman Bathgate abstaining.
NEW BUSINESS
Request from American Legion Post #721 for approval of an
exclusive franchise for sale of fireworks. Councilman Durnford
moved that Post #721 be permitted to set up fireworks sales be-
tween 12:00 Noon June 28 to July 4, 1968, subject to normal con-
ditions. Motion seconded by Councilman Olivares and carried
unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
Reported that two laborers hired by the City to begin work
February 15th. They are Rueben Vasquez and Alfred Sanchez.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
(1) Reported on notice from League of California Cities
regarding California Supreme Court decision to declare
unconstitutional the second paragraph of oath formerly
required of public officers and employees in the Cali-
fornia Constitution.
(2) Reported on suggestion from League of California
Cities regarding adoption of undergrounding ordinance.
City Administrator stated more information on the sub-
ject forthcoming.
(3) Goes before Superior Court, Department 18, February _
15th regarding Capistrano Shores annexation.
(c) City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross
Expressed concern regarding California Supreme Court drop-
ping portion of oath, as reported by City Attorney.
(d) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
Dennis O'Leary of Water Pollution Control Board, checked on
problem of overflow in Oso Creek, and assures that it will
not occur again.
(e) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Made presentation of new Route #1, Interstate 5. Map
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shows entire area on East side of Interstate S.
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Del Obispo chuck holes getting rougher and deeper. Director
of Public Works stated County coming back to fill.
(g) Mayor Chermak
Reported that Dana Point and Capistrano Beach Sanitary
Districts have rejected recommendation and suggestions from
the City of San Juan Capistrano regarding a new Joint Powers
Agreement. They gave an ultimatum for an answer from the
City by March 1, 1968. His personal opinion was that some
areas lack sincerity in looking at the over-all area as far
as the South Coast is concerned.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
7:00 PM.
Erftst A. Thompson
City Clerk-Administra or
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of February 13, 1968.
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struction 10 years away. He also reported on removal
of Coast Highway underpass within next three years.
(2)
Entire drainage plans finaled on Del Obispo and del
Avion.
(3)
Reported regarding repaving of Camino Capistrano.
Received correspondence from Engineer of Waterworks
District #4. Water line will not be built by May 15th.
If no objections, asked to postpone paving job. Also
stated he will have a look at preliminary design of
traffic signalization within a month.
(4)
Has been working with Director of Public Works and
Engineering -Science. Will present at the next regular
meeting complete report on providing outfall for
Darmi tract.
(f) Councilman Durnford
Del Obispo chuck holes getting rougher and deeper. Director
of Public Works stated County coming back to fill.
(g) Mayor Chermak
Reported that Dana Point and Capistrano Beach Sanitary
Districts have rejected recommendation and suggestions from
the City of San Juan Capistrano regarding a new Joint Powers
Agreement. They gave an ultimatum for an answer from the
City by March 1, 1968. His personal opinion was that some
areas lack sincerity in looking at the over-all area as far
as the South Coast is concerned.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
7:00 PM.
Erftst A. Thompson
City Clerk-Administra or
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of February 13, 1968.
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