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Minutes of the Meeting,of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
APRIL 22, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
6:03 PM by Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A.
Bathgate, Don Durnford, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster and Edward S. Chermik.
Absent: Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 1968 and the regular
adjourned meeting of April 16, 1968were approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice of General Meeting for April, Orange County Division, Leigue
of California Cities. Minutes of April 11, 1968 and Report on
Harbor District Reorganization dated March 28, 1968 attached. ks
most members were in attendance at the latter meeting,
Mayor Chermak stated that the minutes were very well presented.
(b) Correspondence from Orange County Flood Control District regarding
proposed cooperative study of water resources of the San Juan
Groundwater Basin. With Council concuuence, Mayor Chermak Appoint-
ed Councilman Bathgate to represent the City in this proposed study,
and authorizing him to call upon staff for any technicl advice.
(c) Request from Royal Street Development Company for permission to
Display directional flags on new Mission Hills Ranch subdivisicn
for a period of six months. Councilman Durford, seconded by
Councilman Bathgate, moved that the request be granted, subject
to the self-imposed condition of a 30 day notification from the
City for removal. Motion carried unanimously.
(d) Correspondence from Royal Street Development Company, directed to
the Planning Commision, requesting Council to waive requirement
regarding formation of a special maintenance district in Missicn
Hills Ranch. Mr. Warren King appeared on behalf of his company.
After discussion, Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman
Durnford, moved that the requirement be waived and that the burden
of maintenance of the median strip be placed on the Homeowners'
Association through CC&R's. Motion carried unanimously. When
completed, Mr. King is to present CC&R's for Council review.
O e) Draft of Joint Powers Agreement - City Attorney presented list of
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comments and analysis of Joint exercise of powers agreement for
perusal. Council and staff offered additional comments of
discrepancies. Item continued to next regular meeting for
further study.
(f) Mayor Chermak in reeipt of letter from Supervisor Allen Express-
ing willingness to communicate and cooperate in any area
possible.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Minutes of meeting of April 16, 1968 and request for Council action
on Item 6a, relating to Land Use Element Amendment No. 2 (Proposed)
and Item 6B, Parks & Recreational Element Amendment No. 1 (Proposed',
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Mayor Chermak set the date for second Public hearings on both items
for Monday, May 20, 1968 at the hour of 6:00 PM.
(b) The question arose regarding possibility of former Planning Commis-
sioner, now Cpuncilman Forster, attending ASPC meeting in San
Francisco. Council concurred that he be authorized to attend
under terms previously set forth.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) John H. Dawson, City Attorney, read draft of letter directed to
Board of Supervisors requesting their consideration in matters
pertinent to the City. Letter to be sent over Mayor Chermak's
signature.
(b) Decision regarding formation of City's Street Maintenance Depart-
ment - After Council discussion and concurrence, Counciman
Durnford moved that the City of San Juan Capistrano establish its
own Street Maintenance Department and so notify the County of
Orange this action will take effedt on July 1, 1968. Motion
seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Appointment of Planning Commissioners -
Mayor Chermak reappointed Mr. C. R. Cook. Councilman Bathgate
reappointed Mr. Ken Feltman. These names are to be place and
held in abeyance until appointment of remaining Planning Commissioners
(b) The matter of cost of living increase was deferred until the next
regular meeting.
(c) An agreement for audit services was presented by Diehl, Evans
and Company. Councilman Forster, seconded by Councilman Durnford,
moved that a new contract be signed. Motion carried unanimously.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Weed Abatement Program well under way.
(2) In receipt of several letters of protest regarding AD 66-1
assessment spread.
(3) As a point of information, Councilman Bathgate has been
appointed to represent the City in a meeting called by Mr.
Osborne for Wednesday, April 24th. regarding the dissolution
of Waterworks District #4. Representatives from Dana Knolls
Homeowners' Association, Dana Point Civic Association and
County Councel's office will also attend.
(b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Weed Abatement posting completed this date.
(2) Has been assured by representatives of Engineering- Science
that they will be in attendance for public hearing re: AD 66-1.
(c) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Reported on planting program, Tract 6427 (Mission Hills Ranch).
(2) Recommended CUSD request for "Bus Stop Ahead" warning sign
be honored. Estimated cost at $50.00. Councilman Bathgate,
seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that this expenditure
be authorized. Motion carried unanimously.
(3) Dirt job on Ortega Highway advancing rapidly.
(4) Filed this date complete set of improvement plans, Tract 6169
(Douglass). Fine Subdivision.
(d) Councilman Forster
(1) Recommended later hour for holding of Council meetings. Mayor
Chermak to take under advisement.
(2) Attended meeting Saturday regarding high-rise in Dana Point.
As a result of this meeting, Dana Point Civic group has in-
vited Council and interested parties to attend meeting May 18th
to discuss possibility of establishment of four community
coordinating council.
(3) Uprooted trees have been place at dump site. Asked that an
investigation be made.
(e) Mayor Chermak
(1) Attended meeting at Mission Viejo offices regarding the possi-
bility of forming a regional sanitation district. There are
seven entities involved. Was asked if the City would expend
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around $100 as their share for compilation of facts by legal
council as a guide. The majority of Council concurred, but
no action taken this date.
(2) Election of LAFCO members to be held prior to League of
Cities General Meeting Thursday, April 25th. Asked Council
guidance in selection of a candidate.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
8:59 PM.
ErAest A. Thomps?n
City Clerk-Administ ator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of April 22, 1968.
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