65-0927_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
SEPTEMBER 27, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:35 PM by
Mayor Pro Tem, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. The invocation was given by City
Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present were: William A.
Bathgate, Carl E. Buchheim, Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares.
Councilmen absent: Mayor Don Durnford.
The minutes of the regular meeting and the executive session dated
September 13, 1965, were approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Orange County League of Cities - Notice of Breakfast at the Conference -
Informational
(b) Resolutions - Cities of Stanton, Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley -
Re: Urging Board of Supervisors to dissolve Orange County Harbor District
in favor of a Department of Parks and Harbors - Informational
Councilman Buchheim suggested deferring any action pending legal opinion
from the State Attorney.
TREASURY DEMANDS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The list of demands and accounts payable on October 1, 1965, was submitted
by the Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert.
Councilman Buchheim moved that the accounts due and payable on October 1,
1965, be paid, including Warrant Nos. 1449 through 1482, for a total amount of
$93,233.86. Councilman Bathgate seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
So ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Reports:
(1) The Secretary of the Planning Commission submitted a memorandum to
the City Council re: Amendment #1 to City Master Plan of Streets and
Highways and setting date for Public Hearing on October 26, 1965.
(2) The Secretary of the Planning Commission submitted a memorandum to
the City Council regarding approval of RP Site Plans for the Darmi
Tract, subject to submittal of a comprehensive landscaping plan to
the Planning Commission, and stating that a Certificate of Use and
Occupancy will not be issued until the landscaping is completed.
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(b) Recommendations:
The Secretary of the Planning Commission submitted in memorandum form,
a study of underground utilities, conducted at the request of the City Council.
City Attorney, John H. Dawson, stated that he would prepare a draft of
recommended changes in Ordinance No. 56 which would require all new subdivisions
to have underground utilities. Upon receipt of this draft, Council may set date
for a public hearing on said changes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Exoneration of Stret Improvement Bond, Tract 5399 - City Attorney, John H. —
Dawson, reported that the Building Department of Orange County would not
release the grading bonds until instructed by the City. Council instructed
the City Attorney to obtain a list of conditions that the developer had to
comply with to obtain grading permit. The City Attorney, with regard to
Street Improvement Bonds of Tract 5399, stated that as a matter of policy,
it would not be wise to hold the bonds if all conditions imposed thereon
had been complied with.
Councilman Buchheim moved that the City exonerate the Street Improvement
Bonds for Tract 5399. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bathgate and
was carried unanimously. So ordered.
(b) LUv 65-119 (Union Oil Company) - Mr. Louie Weir of the Union Oil Company,
on behalf of the applicants, made a request to appeal the action of the
Planning Commission.
After discussion of the variance, Councilman Buchheim moved that the matter
be continued until the next regular meeting subject to submittal of plans
by the applicants for the new sign. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Chermak and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(c) Easement Deed (Fairlane Homes) - City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota, reported on
the storm drainage facilities in Assessment District 64-1. The City Adminis- _
trator recommended that the matter be referred back to Land Acquisition
Service for new documents for the easement.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Letter from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital re: Teen Ager's March.
Councilman Bathgate moved that the request from the St. Jude Hospital be
denied. Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
So ordered.
The City Administrator was requested to advise the St. Jude Hospital in letter
form the reasons for the denial.
(b) Letter from Mater Dei High School re: Permit for selling chocolate bars by
students.
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Councilman Buchheim made a motion that the permit be granted as requested,
and it was duly seconded by Councilman Bathgate. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote, and was so ordered.
(c) Easement Deed, Marvel Development - Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo
rights-of-way.
Councilman Bathgate offered a resolution that the Easement Deed be accepted
on behalf of the City and that the City Clerk be instructed to record same
with the Orange County Recorder's office. The resolution was passed,
approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
(d) Proposed ordinaance repealing Ordinance No. 24, Section 16, paragraph 18,
Contractor and Sub -Contractor Fee Schedule.
The City Administrator recommended that the City Attorney draft an appro-
priate ordinance, reflecting State legislation, reducing Contractor and Sub -
Contractor fee schedules for those contractors operating from outside the
City Limits.
(e) Proposed contract for street sweeping. It was suggested that the City
Administrator obtain bids from companies owning larger street sweeping
machines, and also inquire into the cost of a machine for the City's own
use and operation.
(f) Letter from Konstantin Sparkuhl, M.D., re: Abandonment of public way
known as Arguella Way
Councilman Buchheim moved that the request be denied and that Arguella Way
be continued as a public street. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Chermak and was carried unanimously. So ordered.
The City Administrator was advised to go ahead with plans for reopening
of the road.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson, reported that the City has received
a payment from PL -660 of $240,200.00, a Federal grant.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson, stated that he had had a meeting with Glendale
Federal people who are financing Val Verde Tract. Problems at Val Verde
are going to work themselves out, hopefully.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows:
(1) Read letter from Engineering -Science, Inc., Re: Operation of Treat-
ment plant. It was recommended that Engineering -Science render a
formal proposal, but that recruitment of a permanent operator of the
plant be left up to the discretion of the City Council. It was also
recommended that Mr. Sampson and Mr. Feeney be invited to attend
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the next Council meeting to discuss the matter.
(2) Presented a letter from Orange County Flood Control District
enclosing a permit to install and maintain sanitary sewer facilities.
Councilman Buchheim moved that the Mayor of the City of San Juan
Capistrano execute the permit as submitted by the Flood Control
District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bathgate and
carried unanimously. So ordered.
(d) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota:
(1) Reported on Southern Counties Gas Company proposed gas pipeline,
as revised. The gas company submitted revised application for
permit showing private easements acquired since last meeting.
(2) Reports on subdivision construction:
(a) Tract 5733 all paved.
(b) Activity on storm drainage system, Darmi Tract.
(e) Councilman Bathgate again spoke of sycamore tree on Camino Capistrano
blocking vision.
(f) Councilman Buchheim inquired as to progress on Carter sign situation for
removal.
(g) Councilman Chermak measured sign (LUV 65-121), and found it to be 36' in
height, plus 2' light at easterly end of sign, making a total height of 381.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM.
Er est A. Thompson
City Clerk - Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of
the City of San Juan Capistrano, held on the 27th day of September 1965.