66-0411_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting101
Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
APRIL 11, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:3$ 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 of March 28, 1966, were accepted as corrected.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice of Executive Meeting April 14, 1966, Orange County League of Cities -
Informational
(b) Letter from Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park regarding proposed relocation
of Valle Road off -ramp. As no final decision has been made by the State Highway
Department, the matter was referred to City Engineer for future reference.
(c) Letter from Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, Re: County support
of plan known as "Five County Regional Planning and Development Association".
Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved that the subject
be tabled. Motion carried unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Troop 372, Girl Scouts of America, presented to the City three trash cans which
were purchased by them from proceeds of their cookie sale, calendar sale and
budgeting of dues. Mayor Durnford accepted on behalf of the City.
(b) Letter received from Kolbet requesting waiver of requirements for underground
utilities in Tract $974. Mr. Koll was in the audience and presented the problem
to the public. Councilman Chermak made the motion that the request be granted.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried unanimously. So ordered.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 31, 1966 was submitted by
Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman
Chermak, moved that the Treasurer's Report be filed for audit. Motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) The Secretary of the Planning Commission reported on the following items:
(1) Tract 6169 (California Hacienda Corp.) fifty lot E-2 subdivision.
Commission approves subject to conditions.
(2) LUV 66-106 (Columbia Sign), preposing an 8' X 12' double-faced sign
in C-1 District. Public Hearing set for April 19, 1966.
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(3)
PD
Site Plans
(Tract 5947), location of perimeter walls and entrance
way
dividers
approved.
(4) Tract 5974 (Kolbet). Commission adopted resolution establishing a set-
back line for Lot 38.
(5) Commission approved revised plans for Mission Taco, necessitated due to
restroom location.
(b) The Secretary of the Planning Commission read memos on the following recommendations
(1) Commission recommends one-year extension for sign (LUV 65-102) Val Verde
Corp.). Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved —
that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld. Motion
carried unanimously.
(2) Commission recommends denial of sign request (LUV 66-105, Richfield).
Mr. Duane Stout, representing Richfield Oil, stated that if sign were
permitted it would be the first phase of remodeling the station, which
would be in keeping with architectural control, and requested the matter
be held over until the next regular meeting in order for Richfield to
introduce an experiment. Permission was granted by Mayor Durnford.
(3) Architectural exception (City Ordinance No. 31) for residential addition
in R2H "District". Commission recommends waiver be granted to Mr. McCary.
Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Mayor Durnford, moved that the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission be upheld, and motion carried
unanimously.
(4) New precise signing plan for Mission Wax Museum (LUV 65-105). Commission
recommends approval. Councilman Buchheim moved that the recommendation
of the Planning Commission be upheld. Councilman Olivares seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
TEN MINUTE RECESS........
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Proposed Leash Law - City Administrator reported on discussion with Dr. Haight
of the Orange County Health Department Veterinary Office. He stated the City
can exercise the same conditions included in Section 7 of the Orange County
Code, and presented a format for an agreement which would cover complete animal
control services from the County.
(b) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota, presented to Council Preliminary Design Plans
for Alipaz Street (AHFP Project No. 307) and stated improvement plans will be
ready for next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Release of Street Lighting and Monumentation Bonds (Tract 5733, Kolbet). City
Administrator stated conditions have been met. Councilman Chermak, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim, moved that the bonds be exonerated. Motion carried unenim-
ously.
(b) Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No. 100. The matter was deferred for study
at the next work session and presentation at the next regular meeting.
y -/%-f (c) McCarthy Co., LW 66-102 - Irrevocable Offer of Easement, Camino del Avion.
Councilman Chermak offered a resolution accepting the Irrevocable Offer of
Easement. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Related incident of catering truck receiving citation from Sheriff's
Office for not being in possession of Health Certificate. Staff to
research problem and come up with set of regulations.
(2) San Diego Gas & Electric to present street lighting demonstration at
Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway April 25th at 8:30 PM during period
of recess of the regular meeting. This late hour due to Daylight Savings
Time.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
Listened to tapes of LAFCO meeting re: annexation of Capistrano Shores. Stated
it may be too costly to take any direct action at this time.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Proposed Assessment District, Del Obispo area. Petitions, after being;
checked, were a little short, percentage -wise, and were resubmitted for
additional signatures. Hope to have desired percentage and preliminary
report by next regular meeting.
(2) Recommended sewer connection charges for Darmi office building, approxi-
mately 4,500 square feet, be $375.00. Councilman Bathgate moved that the
recommendation of Director of Public Works be upheld. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Chermak and carried unanimously. So ordered.
(3) Colich Construction should be finished in week or ten days. Recommended
Committee be re -appointed to inspect Greenlee property and review pro-
gress on the line. Mayor Durnford re -appointed committee to re-examine
property.
(4) Hap Frazier, Water Quality Control Plant operator, off duty due to
illness. Asked that Mr. Ed Sampson of Engineering -Science, be rehired
for period of two weeks. Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Mayor Durnford,
moved to authorize Director of Public Works to contact Mr. Sampson. Motion
carried unanimously.
(d)
City
Engineer, Jack Y.
Kubota
(5)
Received
Bank of
(1)
Tract 59714 asked
for and received waiver.
SDG&E proposed to move three -
wire system line from east to west side of street. Are willing to trim
or remove trees. Councilman Buchheim moved that City staff be authorized
to observe and execute necessary action to move line across street.
Councilman Chermak seconded, and motion carried unanimously.
(2) Continuing discussions with State Division of Highways on following:
- Contact with property owners.
- Proposed interchange, Darmi, Inc.
(3) Construction progressing well in all tracts.
(4)
Ready to
approve
plans for Tract 6121.
(5)
Received
Bank of
America plans.
(e) Councilman Bathgate
Received numerous complaints about circus being held on school grounds on
Easter Sunday.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 PM April 11, 1966 until 5:00 PM Tuesday,
April 19, 1966, for canvassing of votes.
A
nest 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 April 11, 1966.
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