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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
MARCH 4, 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
John H. Dawson, City Attorney.
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 February 26, 1968, were
approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Resolution from City of Costa Mesa urging the passage of Assembly
Bill No. 114, pertaining to topless waitresses and entertainers,
and suggested amendment. City Attorney to obtain further inform-
ation.
(b) Notice from City of Huntington Beach announcing dinner meeting
of Orange County Mayors and City Managers. Enclosed, Resolution
declaring their position on the Orange County Harbor District
and requesting a reorganization of said District. Councilman
Durnford, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that the Mayor
and City Administrator attend dinner meeting in order to gather
more information on the subject for presentation to Council.
Motion carried unanimously.
(c) Request from California Factory Store for transfer of business
license to new location within the city. Mayor Chermak moved
that transfer be affected subject to appropriate clearances in
occupancy of the new premises. Motion seconded by Councilman
Bathgate and carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) City Attorney read in full draft of resolution regarding distri-
bution of students by race. Councilman Buchheim offered for
adoption Resolution No. 68-3-4-1, entitled "Resolution urging
the passage of Amendment to A.B. No. 231 to eliminate require-
ment of forced integration through compulsory bussing of students"
Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(b) Staff report regarding Boyle Engineering request for abandonment
and relocation of roadway easements on Ganado Drive and San Juan
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Creek Road. Based upon testimony, fact and recommendations for
stipulations, Mayor Chermak set public hearing for Monday, March
25, 1968 at the hour of 6:00 PM.
(c) After staff report and discussion by Council, Mayor Chermak
requested postponement of the matter regarding purchase by City
of property for possible use in flood control program. He is to
continue investigation.
(d) City Attorney rendered in full the first reading of proposed
Ordinance No. 133 pursuant to compensation for City Councilman.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Chermak reported on Breakfast Meeting called by Supervisor
Allen regarding formation of a Regional Sanitation Committee. Jay
Latham was elected Chairman and Carl Kymla as Co -Chairman of the Com-
mittee. After the meeting, a discussion was held among members of the
Capistrano Beach and Dana Point Sanitary Districts, Lowery Engineering -
Science, Counselor Fritz Stradling, Mr. Dennis O'Leary, Mr. Meadows
and himself regarding the local problem. The outcome of this discus-
sion was an agreement to continue negotiations, as confirmed in letter
received from Manager of the Dana Point District.
Discussion followed. Mr. O'Leary, in the audience, urged favor-
able action by Council this date. Councilman Buchheim then moved
that the City's Statement of Policy previously submitted be modified
to include the offer of the City's clarifier tank to be used as a
temporary holding tank, and to extend the time element for conversion
to gallonage basis to a three year period. This document to be pre-
sented prior to their meeting of March 5th. Motion seconded by Council-
man Durnford and carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
Reported on highlights of City Managers' meeting which he
attended in Palm Springs.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
(1) Has not heard from Superior Court judge regarding LAFCO
litigation.
(2) Greenlee situation all cleared up.
(3) Will pursue matter of agreement with Mr. Bruce
(c) Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert
City employee Al Sanchez has offered to sell 1964 Case 530 skip -
loader and back -hoe to City for $3,500. Director of Public Works
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to check condition and blue -book value for report at the next
regular meeting.
(d) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Reported on sewer rodding program. As of last week, rodded
in excess of 9,000 feet. Two men operating are working out
very well.
(2) Darmi tract joint powers agreement with Capistrano Beach
Sanitary District expires, November 27, 1968. Suggested
application be made for Federal assistance to construct
interceptor or land outfall line to City's plant. Mr.
Christiansen, Darmi engineer, would like opportunity to
design this plan. Mr. Meadows also stated cost could be
cut tremendously if project ran at the same time Capistrano
Beach District constructs line under channel. With Council
concurrence, Mayor Chermak recommended investigation of the
matter and report at the next regular meeting.
(e) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Received word that relocation of Del Obispo bridge has been
OK'd. Construction to start immediately.
(2) Richfield has until April 4 to build new station. They will
move catch basin and replace entire section of driveways
on E1 Camino Real and Ortega Highway.
(3) Made presentation of preliminary plan for street lighting
on Ortega Highway. Asked permission to design signalization
for new Del Obispo Street and Ortega Highway for future use.
He also stated State has given clearance for concrete side-
walk to bridge.
(4) Traffic count on San Juan Creek bridge is 7,000 per day.
(5) Construction program at Mission Hills Ranch progressing
well.
(f) Councilman Bathgate
Took this opportunity to thank Mr. Dennis O'Leary for granting
assistance in problem of effluent coming into Oso Creek. Problem
now cleared up.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
the meetin adjourned at 5 PM.
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City Clerk -Administrator
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