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65-1122_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingW: Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano NOVEMBER 22, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Don Durnford. The pledge of allegiance was recited. The invocation was given by City Attorney, John H. Dawson. The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate, Carl E. Buchheim, Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Don Durnford. The minutes of the regular meeting dated November 8, 1965, were approved as submitted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (a) Reservations for Annual Workshop, Pacific Southwest Regional Council of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and Department of Housing and Urban Development to be held in San Francisco, November 29-30, 1965. Councilman Buchheim moved that Planning Commissioner Bruce Martin be author- ized, with expenses paid, to attend this two-day workshop representing the City of San Juan Capistrano; Mr. Martin to report back to City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Chermak and passed by a unanimous vote. So ordered. (b) Letter from Warren M. Dorn, Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, regard- ing signing of Decency Amendment petitions. Councilman Buchheim made a motion that the item be tabled until such time as Council was informed of the matter through Orange County Supervisor of the Fifth District. Councilman Bathgate seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. (c) Resolutions from California Highway Commission (a) supporting steps taken by Federal Government in highway beautification and (b) expanding interest in _ the highway safety area - Informational (d) Resolution from the City of Stanton, urging enactment of Legislation for main- tenance and construction of railroad grade crossings - Informational (e) Copy of Extract of Minutes of Orange County Board of Supervisors in regard to proposed review and analysis of the Building and Safety Contract, City of San Juan Capistrano. Mayor Durnford volunteered to meet with the Orange County Building officials as representative of the City in the pursuit of this matter. /I -Y2 -6r EEO (f) Letter from James M. Barr, President of Val Verde Corp., requesting time on agenda to discuss four items pertaining to the subdivision. Mr. Barr asked that this matter be continued until the next regular Council meeting, December 13, 1965. TREASURY DEMANDS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE The list of demands and accounts payable on December 1, 1965, was submitted by Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert. Councilman Buchheim moved that the accounts due and payable on December 1, 1965, be paid, including Warrant Nos. 1523 through 1568, inclusive, for a total amount of $82,222.71. Councilman Bathgate seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS (a) Precise Alignment, Alipas - The Secretary of the Planning Commission presented a memorandum stating approval by Commission and recommending second noticed Public Hearing be set by Council. The City Engineer presented plans of the new precise alignment and stated that the City must advertise for bids on that portion to be improved before June 30, 1966. Mayor Durnford set public hearing for Monday, December 13, 1965 at 7:30PM. (b) The Secretary of the Planning Commission read Resolution No. 65-11-16-1 entitled "Resolution of the City Planning Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano adopting Amendment No. 1 to the Circulation element of the general plan known as The Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways", adopted November 2, 1965, and recommended Council set second noticed Public Hearing. Mayor Durnford set Public Hearing for regular Council meeting of December 13, 1965. (c) The Secretary of the Planning Commission read a memorandum recommending approval of Amendment to Lan Use Variance 65-105 (Sparkuhl), subject to conditions, and presented drawings of proposed signs for Wax Museum. Councilman Buchheim moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, as amended. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it passed by a unanimous vote. So ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Release of Granding Bonds - Tracts 5399 and 5675 (Capistrano Mesa) Councilman Buchheim moved that the requirements for grading on Tracts 5399 and 5675, as originally presented to the Department of Building and Safety, be upheld. Councilman Chermak seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. (b) Quitclaim Deed, Orange County Flood Control District, involving .99 acres. The City Administrator related the four conditions imposed on this deed. //- J. i -&Jr 50 Councilman Bathgate moved that the Quitclaim Deed be denied because of the fourth condition on requirements, "the deletion of curbs and gutters on this particular parcel". The motion was seconded by Councilman Olivares and it carried unanimously. So ordered. (c) City Attorney, John H. Dawson, rendered second reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24 and repeal of Ordinance No. 72. Councilman Chermak offered Ordinance No. 111, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano Amending Ordinance No. 24 relating to licensing and repealing Ordinance No. 72", for adoption. The — ordinance was passed, approved and adopted by a majority vote, Councilman Bathgate voting "No". (d) Street sweeper bids. Mayor Durnford appointed a committee composed of Council- man Bathgate and Chermak, City Administrator, and Director of Finance to dis- cuss the proposal and make recommendation to Council. (e) Municipal Employees Retirement Plan. Mayor Durnford appointed same Committee as above to research the matter and make recommendation to Council. (f) Grant Deed (George Forster) for the right of ingress and egress for the pur- pose of maintaining drainage ditch in connection with Tract 6039 (Country Land). Councilman Chermak offered a resolution that the Grant Deed be accepted and recorded. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a unanimous vote. NEW BUSINESS (a) Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (proposed). The City Attorney stated that he is studying the draft and will submit written report and recommendations for changes. Ordinance to be finalized in time for public hearing. Mayor Durnford set public hearing for January 24, 1966. (b) Proposed draft of City Council Resolution Appointing County Health Department to Enforce Part 1.5 of Division XII of the Health and Safety Code. Councilman Buchheim moved that the draft be rejected. Councilman Olivares - seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered. (c) Easement Deed, LAS 478, Parcel 10 (Kato). The City Attorney recommended acceptance of the Easement Deed. Councilman Bathgate offered a resolution to accept the Easement Deed and authorize payment in the amount of $726.00. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a unanimous vote. (d) Request from Pacific Telephone for extension of permit for storage shed until March 1, 1966. Councilman Bathgate moved that the temporary permit be extended as requested until March 1, 1966. The motion was seconded by Councilman Olivares and carried unanimously. So ordered. //- -A- i. -6 Jr RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS (a) City Attorney, John H. Dawson (b) (c) NOTE: 51 (1) Has been in contact with attorney for Carter Sign Co. and forwarded him a copy of Ordinance No. 104. Counsel for Carter stated that if he can be convinced they are in the wrong, they will move without the necessity of a law suit. (2) Continued effort on Zoning Ordinance. Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows (1) Work on 1911 Improvement District and treatment plant slowed down because of rain. Treatment plant will not be in operation for at least another week. When operator is selected, Council to schedule special meeting for recommendation to expedite matter. (2) Thibido deleted three tie-ins of existing facilities, totaling $611.12, and suggested payment either by Change Order by Colich Construction or by cash contribution of the City. It was decided that item will be completed by Colich Construction, but will be paid for by the City and charged to the General Obligation Bond expense. (3) Water pollution control - Flow tests. City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota (1) Re Public Hearing, PUC Case, railroad crossings. Stated he has made contact with interested parties and they have promised to make material available to him. Will offer report at next regular Council meeting. (2) Re Southern Counties Gas line problems at Trabuco Creek bridge. Permit was issued through Orange County Building Department. They are getting original plans of bridge from Sacramento. Bridge itself not in immediate danger, but abutments are becoming critical. (3) City has problem areas other than those created by rain storm. Suggested having some vehicle available, such as from Colich Construction or Pacific Pipeline, to get emergency equipment in for clean up. During Council meeting this date, the following conditions were reported due to the prevailing rain storm: Camino Capistrano flooded at Casitas Capistrano, and at the junction of Acjachema Street and at the frontage of Howard Latimer; overflow at Verdugo Street and Los Rios Street with water reported flowing into basement of warehouse on Verdugo and kitchen of Mexico Lindo restaurant; new all-weather road in Kolbet tract made impassable. //-7-1-bf '2 v A vfJi (d) Councilman Chermak reported that he and Councilman Bathgate had both been approached by citizens wondering why there has not been a leash law passed in the City. Suggested that Carl Wray, publisher of Coastline Dispatch, print an article alerting the citizens of this problem. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM. E&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 22nd day of November, 1965.