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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
July 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, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Edward S. Chermak. Absent:
Don Durnford and Thomas A. (Tony) Forster.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 1968 were approved
as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Letter from H. G. Osborne, Engineer, Orange County Waterworks
District #4, regarding proposed leasing by Santa Margarita Water
District of unused capacity rights in water transmission pipe-
lines bringing Colorado River water into District #4 and request-
ing Council concurrence. After considerable discussion, Council
concurred in the endorsement of Mr. Osborne's request, and that
the agreement draft be returned and phrase added setting forth
provisions for a cancellation clause. Councilman Bathgate then
moved that City Administrator draft letter to Mr. Osborne indi-
cating the desires of the Council as expressed at this time.
Motion seconded by Councilman Olivares and carried unanimously.
(b) Letter from D. L. Mills, Captain, US Navy, Retired, stating speed
law enforcement urgently needed at junction of Camino Capistrano
and Calle Chueca. Received and filed with the suggestion that
Sheriff's office be alerted.
(c) Letter received from Capistrano Unified School District regard-
ing the advisability of contracting sanitation services for all
schools in the district to one contractor on an open bid basis
and requesting information relative to ordinances or regulations.
The matter was referred to City Attorney and staff for reply.
(d) Notice, Orange County Division, League of California Cities,
General Meeting for July 1968. Minutes of Special Meeting, June
24th and General Meeting, June 271h attached.
(e) City Administrator read Resolution received from Board of Super-
visors, acting as Governing Board of Waterworks District #4,
regarding installation of fire hydrants.
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(f) City Administrator read items from Board of Supervisors' Agenda
for July 3, 1968, as follows:
Ordinances -- Regulation of Swimming Pools
Adoption of Uniform Building Code
Adoption of Uniform Housing Code
Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code
Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code
Adoption of National Electric Code
Hearing ---- Proposed extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance -
Zoning of Airport Approach Areas
Agenda, July 9, 1968
Report on Airport Transportation (Pereira Report).
TREASURER'S REPORT
The office of the City Treasurer presented a statement of cash
receipts and disbursements for the month ending June 30, 1968.
Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Mayor Chermak, moved that the report
be accepted and filed for audit. Carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Council action required on RZ 68-101 (Mission Hills Ranch).
Mayor Chermak set public hearing for August 12, 1968 at 7:00 PM.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) City Attorney read in full proposed Ordinance No. 136 entitled
"An Ordinance of the City of San Juan Capistrano requiring per-
mits for the excavations, filling and obstruction of public high-
ways, prescribing the procedure for the application and issuance
of permits, imposing penalties for violations, and providing for
the urgency thereof", adding Section 29, repealing City Ordinance
No. 12. Councilman Bathgate offered Ordinance No. 136 for adopt-
ion. Passed, approved and adopted by unanimous vote.
(b) Councilman Olivares, stating that time limit with regard to the
designation of Community Action Agency was now up, moved that the
City be excluded from the program. The motion died for lack of a
second. As no action was taken at this time, the City will auto-
matically be included in the proposed community action program.
(c) Preliminary Budget consideration. The item deferred to study
session.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Presented map showing property Orange County Flood Control
has declared excess. Official contact to be made by letter.
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(2) Regarding Budget study, asked for comments regarding pro-
posed 1911 Improvement District. Discussion followed with
concurrence that the shorter section of Del Obispo be con-
sidered at this time. Mayor Chermak directed City Engineer
and staff to make preliminary estimate and set forth in
detail improvement contemplated to present to proponents for
their formal petition.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Received communication from Jose Martinez American Legion Post
inquiring if City has ordinance permitting game of skills. Will
write stating City has no ordinance covering the item.
(c) Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert
New patch unit due this week. Requested authorization for pay-
ment. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Mayor Chermak, moved
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign lease agree-
ment with Bank of America in the amount of $8,750 at 5% simple
interest on the unpaid balance covering the purchase of new street
patch unit. Carried by majority vote, Councilman Olivares voting
"No".
(d) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Received correspondence from State Division of Highways
offering to City 3.42 acres of excess property for $37,000.
(2) Received copy of letter addressed to Dana Point Sanitary
District from San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
rescinding requirements for Capistrano Beach Sanitary Dist-
rict. Public Hearing has been set for July 23, 1968 at 1:30
PM in Civic Center, San Clemente. Mayor Chermak instructed
Mr. Meadows to attend.
(3) Received tentative agreement from Waterworks District #4
regarding leasing of equipment and recommended agreement
be signed. Mayor Chermak moved that staff notify the County
that their offer is acceptable and to send appropriate agree-
ment to the City for execution. Seconded by Councilman
Bathgate and carried unanimously.
(4) In line with suggestion of Councilman Durnford, it would
be possible to post sign stating excess fill needed for
location at old plant site, and giving water office phone
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number and City Hall phone number in order for someone to
unlock gate.
(e) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) At meeting of November 6, 1967 he reported street improve-
ments at Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo were completed;
however, no formal action taken at that time. Recommended
taking action to formally rescind bond in the amount of
$40,000. Councilman Bathgate moved that the bonds for im-
provement at the intersection of Camino Capistrano and Del
Obispo (Ralph C. Sutro Co.) be exonerated. Motion seconded
by Mayor Chermak and carried by unanimous vote.
(2) State Highway Division asking why Planning Commission did
not get reply from submittal of copy of variance application
for a mobilehome park being proposed for development with
"area of interest" for Coastal Freeway.
(3) Made presentation of State Division of Highway's latest
geometric design of Las Ramblas interchange.
(4) Contacted Flood Control District regarding railroad matter,
but has received no reply from Mr. Osborne. He also spoke
to the Planning Engineer regarding local drainage program.
(5) Reported on Del Obispo sidewalk. CUSD has now formally
petitioned the Safety Committee.
(f) Councilman Olivares
Inquired as to when railroad crossing gate would be installed at
Del Obispo as danger is increasing. City Engineer stated this
item is in the new budget and would be completed by June, 1970.
He will communicate with railroad people to find out their schedule
and if City could advance their share, they may be able to start
project at an earlier date.
(g) Director of Civil Defense, Ray Miller
Reported on Disaster Program meeting he attended in Riverside.
(h) Mayor Chermak
(1) Regarding "Hippie" movement in Laguna Beach, expressed con-
cern in case of invasion in the area as the City does not
have adequate police facilities, nor laws to go by.
(2) Inquired as to status of Dana Point -Capistrano Beach Sani-
tary Districts' agreements. City Attorney to further check.
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(3) Regarding Budget item, recommended upholding recommendations
of Director of Finance. Matter to be held over to time a
full Council is present.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.
estThompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of July 8, 1968
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