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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JUNE 10, 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, Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak.
Absent: Thomas A. (Tony) Forster.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 3, 1968 were approved
as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice, Orange County League of Cities Executive Meeting for
June 1968. Council members who wish to attend are to notify
the City Clerk.
(b) Resolution received from Capistrano Valley Jaycees calling for
more realistic starting time for Council meetings. Mayor Chermak
asked that they be notified there is a contemplated change in
meeting hour.
(c) Correspondence from California Judicial Merit Plan Commission
requesting Council consideration and endorsement of the Plan.
City Attorney explained background of present plan. Councilman
Bathgate then offered Resolution No. 68-6-10-1 endorsing the
California Judicial Merit Plan. Resolution passed, approved and
adopted by unanimous vote.
(d) Memorandum from City of La Habra announcing a report on the Status
of the Orange County Harbor District to be heard before the Board
of Supervisors on June 12th and urging attendance. Received and
filed.
(e) Letter from Edward Chade outlining negligence of sewer line con-
tractor in repair work after completion of line through his
property. Mayor Chermak directed staff to review complaints
received on AD 66-1 and report back to Council.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The statement of cash receipts and disbursements for the month
ending May 31, 1968 was presented by the Office of the City Treasurer.
Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Durnford, moved that the
Treasurer's Report be.,accepted and filed for audit. Motion carried
':upanimously.,
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PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Minutes of the Meeting of June 5, 1968 were presented for Council
perusal.
(b)
Memorandum from Commission commenting on the affect of the pro-
posed Santa Fe Railway spur in the orderly planning and develop-
ment of the City. Mayor Chermak commended Planning Commission
on the report.
(c)
Memorandum regarding Planning Commission Programs and Anticipated
Expenditures for Fiscal Year 1968/69. Discussion ensued relative
to payment of Council members for travel, memberships and meetings
on Planning Commission matters. Mayor Chermak asked that the
item be referred to staff for study in budget sessions.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a)
Request from Casitas Capistrano, Association #1, for posting of
speed limits in the area. City Engineer made presentation of his
recommendations, showing three proposed cross -walks and double
striping in curve on Calle Chueca. He also suggested broken -line
center striping in remainder of street. Mayor Chermak directed
staff to make formal recommendation at the appropriate time.
City Engineer to inform Association that their item is being
processed.
(b)�
Continuation of discussion regarding request from Mission Hills
Ranch to allow full credit for private recreation area and faci-
lities provided and permission to rezone 3 parcels without addi-
tional fees. City Attorney reported that he had reviewed pertinent
ordinance and pointed out that the development was not under this
orinance in the first instance, but under the Subdivision Act and
all fees had been paid. Discussion by staff and Mr. King followed.
Councilman Durnford, stating that if CC&R's and agreement for main-
tenance were in order, request should be granted. He so moved.
Motion seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously.
Councilman Bathgate suggested a thorough review of the ordinance.
(c)
City Attorney rendered in full first reading of proposed Ordinance
No. 135 relating to the time and place of holding regular meetings
of the City Council.
Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No. 68-6-10-2, creating
the position of a Public Works Superintendent, setting forth the
qualifications, duties and specifications, to become effective
July 1, 1968. Resolution passed, approved and adopted unanimously.
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(5) SDG&E have started design work on street lighting system
for Ortega Highway.
(6) Reported on Del Obispo school sidewalk project.
(g) Mayor Chermak
Reported on premature dedication ceremony of Dana Point Harbor
he and City Administrator attended Friday, June 7th.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
7:47 PM.
the meeting adjourned at
i y Clerk-AdministiPtor
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of June 10, 1968
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