68-0408_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
APRIL 8, 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 April 1, 1968 were approved
as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice of League of California Cities meeting for April, 1968.
A report on Special Harbors, Beaches and Parks will be presented
by a study committee chaired by Councilman Buchheim.
(b) Resolution, California Highway Commission, stating their policy
on planning and design of highway projects when parks are involved -
Informational
(c) Request from Allied Builders Corporation to proclaim the Month of
May as "National Home Improvement Month". Mayor Chermak so pro-
claimed.
(d) Request for proclamation of "Public Schools Week". Item deferred
to next regular meeting.
(e) Letter, Tustin Chamber of Commerce, soliciting the City's support
in their study of the proposed Orange County Medical Center, and
in commending Supervisor Hirstein for his actions in regard to
this matter. Item deferred for further study.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Letter of request from J. B. Latham, President of the Capistrano
Beach Sanitary District, for an easement (legal descriptions and maps
attached) for pipeline purposes from the City to the Capistrano Beach
Sanitary District. As Mr. Latham did not appear as scheduled, the
matter is to be investigated by the City Engineer and staff for present-
ation at the next regular meeting.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The statement of cash receipts and disbursements for the month
ending March 31, 1968, was presented by the Office of the City Treasurer.
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Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that the
Treasurer's Report be accepted and filed for audit. Motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Council action requested on Item 7a in Planning Commission minutes
of April 2, 1968, this being a request to authorize two members of
the Commission and the City Planner to attend the National Meeting
of the American Society of Planning Officials in San Francisco
May 4-9, 1968. After considerable discussion, Councilman Bathgate —
moved that an expenditure of $700.00 be authorized for use of the
Planning Commission for attendance at the ASPO Conference. Motion
seconded by Councilman Durnford and carried by a majority vote,
Councilman Olivares voting "No".
(b) Copies of letters to Orange County Planning Commission regarding
Use Variance 6050 and Case No. ZC 68-7 - Informational
NEW BUSINESS
City Administrator recommended adoption of ordinance pertaining
to animal control by reference to County Ordinances 2159 and 2216,
repealing City Ordinances 43 and 114. City Attorney stated he was
prepared to read proposed ordinance in full as an urgency ordinance.
After reading by Mr. Dawson, Councilman Durnford offered Ordinance No.
134, relating to animal control, for adoption. Ordinance passed,
approved and adopted by majority vote, Councilman Olivares voting "No".
Councilman Bathgate then offered Resolution No. 68-4-8-19 adopting, as
amended, a resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors relat-
ing to health inspection fees of animals. Passed, approved and adopted
by majority vote, Councilman Olivares voting "No".
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Hope to have election returns by 8:30 PM tomorrow evening.
(2) Notices for filing of assessments in AD 66-1 ready for
signature and mailing.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Talked with member of County Counsel regarding transfer of Water-
works District #4. He suggested that Council appoint a represent-
ative to the group who are to make a study of the matter and send
notification to all other entities. This item carried over to the
next regular meeting for further discussion.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
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(1) Conformation from San Diego Regional Water Quality Control
Board that application for Federal Grant has been received.
Priority points will be assigned.
(2) Received notice from State Health Department, in conjuncition
with County Health Department, of training seminar. Reqs=est:ed
authorization for attendance by himself and plant operator.
(3) Pipeline in portion of Camino Capistrano now finished and
holes filled in.
(c) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported final inspection of improvements, Tract 6244 (Darmi).
(2) Tract 6427 (Mission Hills Ranch) finished paving operation
this date. Nice job.
(3) Completed preliminary evaluation of vertical alignment along
Del Obispo. Will proceed no further until word from pro-
ponents who signed 1911 Act petition.
(4) Stroschein development to proceed this date.
(5) Confirmed that Mission Hills Ranch diversion channel not yet
completed. Upon completion, it should eliminate wash from
the hill.
(e) Councilman Bathgate
(1) Inquired as to status of County joint agreement regarding
drainage areas. City Engineer stated item does not have the
priority it should have.
(2) Inquired as to status of Weed Abatement Program.
(f) Councilman Buchheim
Asked if any more information forthcoming regarding railroad spur
situation. City Administrator replied there was only heresay to
the degree of meetings. Discussion followed. Mayor Chermak dir-
ected City Attorney to prepare letter to Board of Supervisors
stating City's feelings as a matter for the record, to be presented
at the next regular meeting. Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman Durnford, then moved that the Council request the Board
of Supervisors to hold surplus property in abeyance until after
receipt of the Wm. L. Pereira Report. Motion carried unanimously.
(g) Councilman Durnford
Super holes now developing on Del Obispo. Director of Public Works
stated County has been put on notice and will proceed as soon as
possible.
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Mayor Chermak
(1) Attended April 7 dedication of San Clemente Boys' Club.
Suggested City not oppose sale of street lights to City of
San Clemente, as they plan to open a Chapter in the City in
the future. They now propose running a bus from San Juan
to the facility.
(2) Asked that City Attorney investigate adopting of a City
ordinance regarding FAA traffic regulations.
(3) Asked that City Administrator and Director of Public Works
contact Griffith Company superintendent regarding street
cleanup.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
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City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of April 8, 1968.
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