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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JANUARY 27, 1969
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:04 PM by Mayor Edward S. Chermak.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by
City Attorney, John H. Dawson.
The Deputy City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present:
William A. Bathgate, Thomas A. (Tony) Forster, Antonio M. (Tony)
Olivares and Edward S. Chermak. Absent: Don Durnford.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 13, 1969 and the
special meeting of January 20, 1969 were approved as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice from Orange County Division, League of California Cities,
announcing special dinner meeting January 30, 1969, with attach-
ments regarding dissolution of Orange County Harbor District.
(b) Resolution, City of Saly, California, requesting State Legislation
for tax reform, and Resolution, City of Indio, requesting new
legislation pertaining to assessing and taxing of real property.
Councilman Forster requested referral to staff for recommendation.
(c) Correspondence from Orange County Flood Control District relative
to drainage fee program agreement, draft attached. Mayor Chermak
directed matter to Director of Public Works and City Engineer for
recommendation and revision before formal action is taken.
(d) Resolutions from Board of Supervisors stating its intention to
consider establishment of certain agricultural preserves. Dis-
cussion followed regarding possible future annexations of such
preserve lands. City Attorney to report at next regular meeting,
(e) Letter accepting cable TV franchise and license bond received
from Times Mirror Company. All in order. Received and filed.
(f) Matter regarding franchise fees for Storer TV deferred to next
regular meeting pending receipt of verified statement by Director
of Finance.
(g) Appeal to Planning Commission decision regarding Kentucky Fried
Chicken Signs. City Planner made presentation, emphasizing that
the Planning Commission would consider approving certain signs
other than the bucket, which was not acceptable to them. On re-
consideration request for a bucket, the Planning Commission stood
on their previous position, thus no signs were approved by them.
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Mr. Joe Findelberg, franchisee for San Juan Capistrano Kentucky
Fried Chicken restaurant, appeared on behalf of his interest,
stating the revolving bucket is a national image of his product
and requested Council consideration for installation of said
bucket sign. Mayor Chermak requested each Councilman prepare a
recommendation for sign height and what companion signs are allow-
ed for presentation at the next regular meeting for decision by
Council.
(h) Memorandum from Orange County Road Department transmitting map
of proposed Detachment No. 69-1 from Laguna Niguel County Main-
tenance District. Councilman Forster, seconded by Councilman
Bathgate, moved that the item be referred to staff for recommend-
ation. Carried by unanimous vote.
(i) Letter from Marina View Heights Development Co. requesting per-
mission to close Via California entrance to Tract between 6:00 PM
and 6:45 AM, Monday through Friday, and between 5:00 PM and 9:30
AM Saturdays and Sundays until completion and occupancy of homes
now under construction. This request was made due to malicious
vandalism, uncontrollable trespassing and general theft and
burglary. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Olivares,
moved that the request be granted subject to concurrence of the
City Engineer and Director of Public Works. Carried unanimously.
(j) Mayor Chermak announced no -host cocktail and dinner party at San
Clemente Elk's Lodge, February 11, 6-8 PM. Guest speaker to be
Mr. Linton, Vice President of North American -Rockwell who will
speak regarding growth in the community.
(k) City has been asked to participate in Baseball Writers' Assn.
of America Kick -Off Dinner at Convention Center February 8, 1969.
(1) Mayor Chermak proclaimed the Month of February as "Heart Month".
TREASURY DEMANDS
The list of accounts payable January 31, 1969 was presented by
Director of Finance. Councilman Bathgate moved that Warrant Nos. 3859
through 3944, inclusive, be issued in the total amount of $116,018.20.
Motion seconded by Councilman Forster and carried by unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Council commended Building Committee on draft of suggested invi-
tation for proposals for land and building facilities. Mayor Chermak
then moved that the invitations be submitted to interested parties for
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perusal and recommendation and returned to Director of Finance by
February 21, 1969. Motion seconded by Councilman Forster and carried
by unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARING - Rezone 68-106 (Riley) from E-3 and E-4 District
Property to E-2 District
The Mayor announcing that this was the time set for public hear-
ing on Rezone 68-106, declared public hearing opened. No one appeared
to speak for or against the proposed rezone. Public Hearing closed.
Councilman Bathgate moved that the City Attorney be instructed
to draft the appropriate ordinance to affect the rezone. Seconded by
Councilman Forster and carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Secretary of the Planning Commission presented Minutes of January
21, 1969, which contained an item re Mobilehome Parks and asking for
recommendations and/or comments. Also a Memorandum regarding Amend-
ment of Zoning Ordinance No. 115. Mayor Chermak set Monday, February 3,
1969 at the hour of 7:00 PM for a Study Session. Planning Commission
invited to attend.
REPORT ON STORM DAMAGE
Mayor Chermak announced that the City was not in a very tenable
position at this time due to the present storm. He presented photo-
graphs of damage to the sewer line in San Juan Creek Flood Control
Channel and listed other damage as follows:
1. Camino Capistrano closed from Junipero Serra to Rancho Viejo
Road due to flood waters. Bridge containing main water line
in danger of collapsing.
2. Ganado Bridge lost.
3. Water lines and sewer lines lost.
4. Portion of San Juan Hills golf course washed away.
5. Water District lost 1,000 feet of water line.
6. Lost Oso Road street crossing.
Councilman Forster moved that Director of Public Works, City
Engineer and consulting engineers, Lowry Engineering -Science, be auth-
orized to repair damages on an emergency basis. Motion seconded by
Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. So ordered.
Councilman Bathgate then offered Resolution No. 69-1-27-1, declar-
ing a state of disaster to exist within the city limits and urging the
Governor of California and the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Orange to declare the City a disaster area. Passed by unanimous vote.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) First reading,
proposed ordinance affecting RZ 68-107 (Williams).
Councilman Forster, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that
first reading be by title only. Carried unanimously. City
Attorney rendered proposed Ordinance No. 152 by title only.
(b) Appeal on Land Use Permit 68-108 (Holbert). The matter was de-
ferred until Zoning Ordinance has been amended.
(c) Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 115 - To be discussed at Study
Session.
NEW BUSINESS
Request from Director of Finance for purchase of new electric
typewriter. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Olivares,
moved for approval of purchase of Adler electric typewriter at a cost
of $388 plus 5% sales tax. Carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) In receipt of signed contract from Barnett & Thomas for
Darmi Interceptor Sewer Unit II. It will not be executed
until approval is received from FWPCA.
(2) Reported that sewer connection fees relative to Tract 5514,
Darmi, Inc., for 42 units should be $8,400. Director of
Finance reported that $2,800 had been presented to the City
Administrator in December in payment for the connection fees
for the total 42 units. Sewer connection permits, which are
issued through the Finance Department, were issued for 14
units only. This matter was deferred until the next regular
meeting for a report from the City Administrator.
(3) Clark sewer line completed.
at next regular meeting.
Hope to have cost presented
(4) Engineering -Science presented copies of preliminary report
evaluating possibilities of accepting sewage from the Santa
Margarita Water District for Council review.
(5) Stated feasibility of encasing sewer lines adjacent to flood
control should be considered.
(b) City Engineer, Jack Y. Jubota
(1) Re: LUP 68-111 (Watkins Mobilehome Park). Has reached
understanding with engineer regarding entrance drive and
cul-de-sac in proposed mobilehome park.
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(2) Received cooperative agreement with State Division of High-
ways regarding Camino Las Ramblas interchange. Will meet
with State Highway Commission and County Road Commission
offices before coming back for final recommendation.
(3) Met with Resident Engineer regarding traffic control at
local intersection of freeway system.
(4) Commended efforts of Department of Public Works crew during
week -end emergencies.
(c) Mayor Chermak
Noted Director of Public Works is due for salary increase from
Step 3 to Step 4. As City Administrator, as Personnel Officer,
was not in attendance due to illness, the matter was deferred
until his return for recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM.
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eontine M. vallavantl
Deputy City Clerk
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting held January 27, 1969.