68-0318_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
MARCH 18, 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
City Attorney, 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 March 11, 1968 were approved
as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Resolution, City of Costa Mesa, urging the establishment of new
National Cemeteries for veterans and their families. Mayor Chermak
directed that the item be tabled indefinitely.
(b) Resolution from the City of Westminster declaring its position on
the Orange County Harbor District and requesting reorganization
of said District. Item deferred in view of report to be given
later in meeting by Councilman Buchheim.
(c) Letter received from Christiansen & Associates urging Council to
authorize City Engineer to establish precise traffic plans in the
valley east of the Freeway. Mayor Chermak suggested that the item
be held in abeyance until the arrival of the City Engineer.
(d) Letter from City of Hope Board of Trustees requesting that the
Mayor accept appointment as Honorary Chairman of Hope Sunday,
June 9, 1968. Mayor Chermak accepted the Chairmanship and
directed City Clerk to so notify the Board of Trustees.
(e) Letter from Santa Fe Springs requesting passage of a resolution
naming period of April 9-12 as Southern California Business Show
Week. Item filed without comment.
(f) Letter received by Director of Public Works from State of California
Division of Highways regarding resale of certain property to the
City. After presentation and discussion, Mayor Chermak directed
Mr. Meadows to reply, and asking what they consider "fair market
value", inasmuch as there is no access to the property in question.
NEW BUSINESS
Announcement of Conference of California Water Pollution Control
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As3cciation to be held April 24-27, 1968, in Santa Rosa, Upon recom-
meication of City Administrator, Mayor Chermak moved that the Director
of lublic Works, T. J. Meadows, and City's treatment plant operator,
Eda,rd L. Vallavanti, be authorized to attend conference with all
ExDcnses paid. Motion seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried
unM imously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Item set on agenda for regular meeting of Board of Super-
visors March 19, 1968 - Subject: Proposed use of San Juan
Creek flood plain to transport sand from Rancho Mission
Viejo to the Santa Fe Railroad main line. Councilman Durnford,
City Administrator and City Engineer to attend meeting. City
Attorney is to check out rights of eminent domain.
(2) Mr. Fehse of Mission Viejo Company, called meeting to be
held in their offices Wednesday, March 20th, with regard to
preliminary contact for sewage relief and trunk facility
connection. Engineering -Science has also been invited to
attend.
(3) Confirmed meeting of March 21, 1968 at 7:00 PM of the Four
Powers Committee. The meeting is to be held in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall.
(li) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
(1) Attended meeting last Thursday wherein procedure was set
forth for the reorganization of the Harbor District. Item
must go through LAFCO.
(2) During meeting with Mr. Misbin, subject of right of way ease-
ment deeds from Val Verde for AD 64-1 came up. Deeds are now —
ready for execution by Mr. Misbin.
(3) Still awaiting word from Judge re Capistrano Shores Annexation
(;) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Reported on sewer maintenance program. Total of 20,490 lineal
feet of sewer line have been rodded to date.
(2) Replaced 8 manhole rings and covers. Program well under way.
(3) Federal Grant application being prepared to meet deadline date.
(4) Hope to present preliminary AD -66-1 assessment spread at next
regular meeting.
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(5) Crew swept streets early Sunday morning following parade.
Bill to be forwarded to Fiesta Association. Mr. Bill Hicks,
in the audience, stated they would clean up carnival area.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Regarding item deferred earlier in the meeting (Item c,
Written Communications), stated Mr. Christiansen was doing
preliminary studies with respect to the proposed streets
which would lie east of the San Diego Freeway. Council con-
curred that in their opinion, present alignment is precise
on La Novia and that any other precise alignments are not
warranted at this time.
(2) Met with Mr. Misbin and City Attorney in regard to proposed
Freeway Agreement. Mr. Misbin, on behalf of Darmi, Inc.,
and Marina View Heights Development Co., Inc., presented
letter of agreement and consent, pledging right of way and
cash consideration for the construction of the Las Ramblas
interchange to the San Diego Freeway. Mr. Kubota then re-
commended Council proceed with the execution of the Freeway
Agreement. Councilman Durnford offered Resolution No.
68-3-18-1, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute Freeway Agreement 07 -Ora -5 6.6/12.2. Resolution
passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(3) Presented three alternate proposals for development of Del
Obispo Street. Mr. Randy Williams, who was in the audience,
is to present copies of the plans to various property owners
to get their reaction before presenting petition for 1911
Act. A report forthcoming at the next regular meeting.
(e) Councilman Bathgate
(1) Has received inquiries regarding the possibility of fire
hydrants being placed on the new water line in Camino Capis-
trano north of Junipero Serra. Director of Public Works
stated placing of two hydrants now under investigation.
(2) Noticed plans to bore under off -ramp from section of freeway
which is to be abandoned and stated it seemed a total waste.
Director of Public Works informed him the matter had been
pointed out to contractors.
(f) Councilman Buchheim
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Reported on League of California Cities meeting attended by four
Councilmen. The Harbor District situation was discussed thoroughly.
It appeared that cities of Orange County lean toward abandoning
the present methods of operation of the Harbor District, but no
one presented an alternate. A committee of eight Councils through-
out the County are to give a report at their next business meeting.
First committee meeting to be held March 20th.
(g) Councilman Durnford commented that every time the railroad improves
a crossing, they make it worse. Mayor Chermak stated that if a
crossing is not adequate, he feels the PUC should be notified.
(h) Mayor Chermak
(1) All are invited to Joint Powers Committee meeting at City
Hall.
(2) Manager of Dana Point Sanitary District reported that due to
rough weather, ballasting of the outfall line to run $800.00
over estimated cost. This overage not official as yet.
(3) Attended meeting at Mission Viejo offices regarding regional
concept of sewage disposal. Representatives from San Clemente,
Capistrano Beach, the City and Mission Viejo in attendance.
Members of the Orange County Joint Outfall Sewer System sta-
ted best concept would be to form a sanitation district, the
district buying out the main sewer trunk lines and facilities
from other agencies. City would maintain own lines within
the city and deliver affluent through the lines. Feels area
is wide open for this type of district. There are to be
subsequent meetings.
(4) San Clemente going ahead with 4,000,000 gallon sewage plant.
They have enough demand to utilize plant for 2 to 3 million
gallons per day. They are considering utilizing two golf
courses for affluent.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
the meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
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nest A. Thomps?n
City Clerk-Adminisirator
These are the official proceedings of the Cly Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of March18., 1968.
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