66-0228_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutE:s of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
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FEBRUARY 28, 1966
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
Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate, Carl
E. Buchheim, Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. (Ton Olivares and Don Durnford.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 14, 1966 and the special meeting
of February 16, 1966, were approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Letter, Centralia School District, encouraging City to declare March 7-12 as
"Orange County School Bus Safety Week" - Informational
(b) Resolution, Orange County Coordinating Republican Assembly, opposing lease -back
purchase arrangements and non-profit corporations established by elected officials
Informational
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Mr. Glen Clark, a resident of Tract 5399, appeared to ask Council consideration
in problem of slope plantings in his area. Council suggested he contact builder
directly. Also, City Administrator is to notify Mr. Clark when Special Committee
inspection is scheduled.
(b) 1911 Act Sewer Assessment District - Mr. F. Mackenzie Brown, attorney, and Mr.
Clarence Magnusen of Engineering -Science, elaborated on Colich Construction
Co. Change Orders entailing additional rock and trenching widths. City Adminis-
trator then read resolution prepared by Mr. Brown.
Councilman Bathgate offered Resolution No. 66-2-28-1 entitled, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, declaring its intention
to order certain changes and modifications in the work and proceedings for the
construction of certain improvements in Assessment District No. 64-1 in said
City: describing said proposed changes and modifications and fixing a time and
place for hearing objections to said proposed changes and modifications" for
adoption and setting the date of March 14, 1966 at 7:30 PM in the Council
Chambers as the time and place for public hearing. The resolution was passed,
approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Buchheim reported on committee survey of Greenlee property. After
taking all factors into consideration, their determination was to uphold the recom-
mendations of Engineering -Science, Inc., due to the alignment of the sewer line.
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Therefore, Mayor Durnford made the motion, duly seconded by Councilman Bathgate, that
the recommendations as set forth by Engineering -Science, Inc. be upheld. The motion
carried unanimously.
TREASURY DEMANDS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The list of demands and accounts payable on March 1, 1966, was submitted by
Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert.
Councilman Bathgate moved that accounts payable on March 1, 1966 be paid,
including Warrant Nos. 1664 through 1720, inclusive, for a total amount of $22,853.76.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried unanimously. So ordered. _
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) - The Secretary of the Planning Commission read memorandums on the following
reports:
(1) DL 66-101 (Dozier). A request to divide a parcel of land in E3 District
approved subject to eight conditions.
(2) Bank of America. Elevations for proposed bank approved architecturally.
(b) The Secretary of the Planning Commission read memorandums on the following
recommendations:
(1) LUV 66-101 (Buchheim). A request for a patio and rear yard setback.
Planning Commission recommends approval subject to one condition.
Mayor Durnford moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be upheld. Motion was seconded by Councilman Chermak and carried, with
Councilman Buchheim abstaining.
(2) LUV 66-102 (Country Land Corp.). Request for temporary Parking Lot.
Planning Commission recommends approval subject to three conditions.
Councilman Buchheim moved that the recommendations of the Planning
Commission be upheld. Motion was seconded by Councilman Chermak and
carried unanimously.
TEN MINUTE RECESS...........
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Due to the illness of the City Attorney, the following items were deferred to
the next regular meeting:
(1) Resolution, Orange County Health Department - Re -draft.
(2) First reading, proposed ordinance regulating loud speaker systems in City.
(3) Proposal to contract for janitorial services.
(b) Retyping in finalized form of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Councilman
Buchheim moved that Council authorize temporary employment of an individual to
type copy of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, not to exceed five (5) days. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Bathgate and carried unanimously. So ordered.
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NEW BUSINESS
(a) City Administrator recommended acceptance of Easement Deed, LAS -1478, Parcel
`�? .�'_ Nos. 3, 4 and 5, Sewer Trunk Line General Obligation Bond (American Savings•&
Loan Association) in the amount of $3,234.00.
Councilman Buchheim offered a resolution of acceptance of the Easement Deed
and authorizing payment in the amount of $3,234.00. The resolution was passed,
approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
-? (b) City Administrator recommended acceptance of Easement Deed, LAS -478, Parcel
No. 2, Sewer Trunk Line General Obligation Bond (C. Michael, Inc.) in the amount
of $1,347.50.
Councilman Chermak offered a resolution of acceptance of the Easement Deed and
authorizing payment in the amount of $1,347.50. The resolution was passed,
approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
(c) Letter, Val Verde Corp., requesting exoneration of street bonds, Tracts 5513,
5514, 5515. Val Verde Corp. requested that this item be stricken from the
agenda at this time.
(d) Val Verde Corp., request for exoneration of sewer bonds, Tracts 5513, 5514,
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5515. The City Engineer recommended that Council consider this item with
favorable action, with the understanding that Val Verde will dismantle the
temporary pumping station they installed.
Councilman Buchheim moved that the request for exoneration of sewer bonds on
Tracts 5513, 5514 and 5515 be recognized, subject to the recommendation of
the City Engineer with regard to the pump. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Chermak and carried unanimously. So ordered.
At the suggestion of Mr. Kubota, City Engineer, Mayor Durnford offered a
Resolution of Appreciation of past services to the City of San Juan Capistrano
by Mr. Mel Bauders, State Division of Highways, upon his retirement. The
resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a unanimous vote. City Adminis-
trator to direct resolution to office of Mr. Bauders.
Request from Fiesta Association to utilize street sweeper after Swallows
Parade Saturday, March 19th, and Sunday, March 20th, at an hourly rate of
$12,00.
Mayor Durnford moved that the recommendation of the City Administrator be
upheld. Motion was seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried unanimously.
San Diego Freeway Traffic Signs - Arrangements have been made for a meeting
March 1, 1966 with Mr. Zizda of the State Division of Highways to explain
what traffic signs and other routing signs the State proposes to build in
connection with freeway widening contract.
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(h) Grant Deed to accommodate change in routing of sanitary sewers for Tract 6038.
Councilman Bathgate offered a resolution accepting and recording of the Grant
Deed for sewer purposes. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by
unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
Reported on City Manager's meeting at Coronado, California, February 23, 24,
25th. He stated it was a very objective meeting and sessions were most
enlightening.
(b) Jack Y. Kubota, City Engineer
(1) Reported on field trip with Mr. Weatherhold inspecting drainage con-
ditions on San Diego Freeway.
(2) With weather clear, great progress being made in all tracts.
(c) Councilman Bathgate
(1) State Maintenance Dept. stockpiling materials at intersection of Ortega
Highway and Ganado Road causing poor visibility for traffic. City
Administrator to contact State Highway Dept. on behalf of the City.
(2) Due to misunderstanding regarding use of city sewer system, he offered
a resolution that no sewer lines be connected to the City sewer facilities
unless they originate within the City limits, and from property owners
who have paid the appropriate amount of the Municipal Sewer Tax and
connection fees. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a
unanimous vote.
(3) Asked if residents of San Juan Park will be required to pump septic tanks
and fill in, and if there was possibility of pumping directly into newly
installed sewer lines. It was suggested that residents might rent a pump
and do a few homes at a time.
(d) Councilman Chermak
Suggested a notification from City Hall might encourage property owners to
remove trash such as old trailers and trucks, and to clean up properties
located in R_1 zones.
(e) Mayor Durnford
Stated letter from Mayor of San Francisco re "New Neighbors Now" project is
a promotional campaign by Western Airlines. Recommends Council send regrets.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 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 February 28, 1966. ;Z_ 2 S -46