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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
NOVEMBER 7, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano was called
to order at 6:03 PM by Mayor Don Durnford.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by City
Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present: William A. Bathgate,
Carl E. Buchheim, Marco F. (Tom) Forster, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Mayor
Don Durnford.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 31, 1966, were accepted as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Notice, Orange County League of Cities, Executive Meeting for November, 1966 -
Informational.
(b) Memorandum, Jack Y. Kubota, City Engineer _ Interim report on Master Drainage
Plan for City of San Juan Capistrano.
(c) Request from Knights of Columbus, Stella Maris Council, No. 3772, requesting
parade permit for November 13, 1966 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Mr. William A.
Chappelle explained event to be known as "Holy Hour for Peace". Councilman
Forster, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, moved that permit be granted
subject to Marshal being on duty and Sheriff and Fire Departments be informed
of the event. Motion carried unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Mr. John Luhnow, local merchant, presented a petition signed by merchants
and property owners requesting the City to not continue reducing the amount
of on -street parking and to create more off-street parking.
Mayor Durnford, with Council agreement, asked Mr. Luhnow to Chair a Committee
to resolve parking possibilities. He suggested that Mr. Karl Wray, Mrs.
Marilyn Williams, a representative of the Mission and a member of the City
Council sit on this Committee. Councilman Buchheim was then appointed a
member. Mr. Charles Schlegel, in the audience on another matter, stated
that his client's prpposed development will provide additional parking area
in the City, and volunteered to also serve on this Committee.
(b) Request for City Hall participation in published welcome for Drive -In Theatre
withdrawn.
(c) Mr. Schlegel, representing his clients, Dr. & Mrs. Herbert T. Stroschein,
explained contents of letter from Hall, Haynes & Foreman, Inc., requesting
reduction in sidewalk width. The matter was referred to the City Engineer,
Director of Public Works and Associate Planner for report at the next regular
meeting.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The statement of cash receipts and disbursements for the month ending
October 31, 1966 was presented by City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross. Councilman
Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Forster, moved that the financial statement for
the month of October be filed for audit. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Memorandum from Secretary of the Planning Commission, reporting Commission
actions during its meeting of November 1, 1966.
(b) Memorandum - Recommendation regarding RZ 66_104 (Airport Property). Council
accepted recommendation of the Planning Commission and set public hearing
for November 21, 1966 at 7:30 PM.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Mr. Sant appeared before Council requesting exoneration of sewer, street
lighting, street improvement and monumentation bonds for Tract 6038 (Marina
Capistrano). He also requested permission to maintain their present closed
sales compound, temporarily fenced. Permission was granted for road closure
subject to the issuance of a new bond to bring street up to City Standards
after permit expires. Time limit for one year, with possible extension of
one year.
City Engineer recommended exoneration of sewer and street lighting bonds,
but stated monumentation and street improvement bonds not ready for exoner-
ation at this time. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Mayor Durnford, moved
that sewer bond in the amount of $14,500 and street lighting bond, in the
amount of $5,000, be exonerated. The motion carried unanimously and was so
ordered.
(b) Compromise of Eminent Domain Litigation on Assessment District No. 64-1
(City of San Juan Capistrano vs. Val Verde, et al). City Attorney to prepare
resolution for approval and adoption at next regular meeting.
(c) Mr. James Barr, President, Val Verde Corp., appeared before Council asking
them to amend Minute Book to include specific conditions imposed.
Moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Mayor Durnford and unanimously
carried that Val Verde Corporation is not required to improve that portion
of San Juan Creek Road and La Novia Avenue contiguous to the now existing
golf course, as well as, that portion of San Juan Creek Road contiguous to
the property shown as the driving range, unless and until the usage of said
golf course or driving range are changed to a different land usage subject to
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the following conditions:
1. An irrevocable offer of dedication to the City be made at time of
recordation of golf course for that portion of La Novia Avenue as
shown on City Master Plan of Arterial Highways lying between San
Juan Creek Road and San Juan Creek, together with a commitment that
necessary improvements will be at developer's expense to be concurrent
with development of any portion of land the use of which is changed.
That an irrevocable offer of dedication to the City be made at time
of recordation of golf course for that portion of Forster Canyon Road
lying within and adjacent to the golf course.
2. That the golf course be opened to the public.
3. That the driving range be installed and opened to the public.
4. That vehicular parking on the golf course side of San Juan Creek
Road be prohibited and posted as required by the City to enforce said
no parking.
5. That the portion shown as C-1 (Commercial) bounded by La Novia Avenue
and north and south of San Juan Creek Road easterly of La Novia Avenue
be improved to City Standards as and when any commercial construction
begins.
6. That the property immediately contiguous to the golf course be fenced.
7. That Block 8, Tract 5514 be provided for parking until LUV 66-114
expires and/or permanent clubhouse facilities are erected.
TEN MINUTE RECESS
(d) Step raise in salary for operator of Water Quality Control facility (Edward
Vallavanti). Upon recommendation of Director of Public Works, Councilman
Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bathgate, moved to uphold the recommendation
of Mr. T. J. Meadows (Range 22 - from Step 1 to Step 2, effective November 1,
1966). Motion carried unanimously and was so ordered.
NEW BUSINESS
//'';-I (a) Acceptance of Easement Deed - Mayor Durnford offered a resolution of
acceptance and recordation of Easement Deed LAS -545, Parcel No. 15 - Alipaz
Street, executed by Leo E. and Flora M. Windolph. Resolution passed, approved
and adopted by unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson
(1) Has acquired four mailboxes from City rights of way and requests advice
on matter of disposing of these. Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman Bathgate, moved that the mailboxes be returned to individual
property owners. Motion carried unanimously. II -1 — 6 6
(2) Re: San Juan Capistrano Municipal Sewer District No. 1. Orange
County Auditor -Controller and. County Assessors Office need certifi-
cation that this district has been invalidated.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson
County is re -drafting ordinance pertazining to Food Sanitation. He will then
be able to make recommendation as to what City is to do.
(c) Director of Finance, Harold L. Albert
(1) Exoneration of Street Improvement Bonds, Tracts 5624 and 5946. As
fees have been paid, recommended exoneration of these bonds. Council-
man Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, moved to exonerate
Street Improvement Bonds on the above tracts (Casitas Capistrano).
(2) Received final grant from Federal Government for construction of sewer
treatment plant in the amount of $50,340-
(d) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows
(1) Sewer ocean outfall break has been repaired at cost much less than
originally estimated. Should not cost the City more than $3,000.
Stated five buoys have been placed to denote under -water line, and
Coast Guard has been alerted.
(2)
Odor problem on new
sewer line in vicinity
of Post
Office. Extensive
flush program now in
force. Would .like to
request
meeting with City
Engineer and Engineering -Science to work out remedy for this problem.
(e) City Engineer, Jack Y. Kubota
(1) Town & Country have not cleared up La ganja and El Camino Real.
Recommended that this matter be brought to the attention of the
bonding company. Councilman Bathgate, seconded by Councilman Forster,
moved that City Engineer be directed to inform the bonding company of
this situation. Motion carried unanimously.
(2) Has been working on plan submittals of Tracts 6269 (Town & Country),
6169 (Evinger), 6244 (Darmi), and Palmer property.
(3) Las Ramblas interchange with the San Diego Freeway will go before
State Highway Commission this month for ratification.
(4) Stop sign, provided by Darmi, Inc., to be placed on Calle Bienvenido,
City of San Clemente. This is near the entrance to Darmi Tract on
Via California.
(f) Councilman Bathgate
Inquired as to street striping on Camino Capistrano in Southerly part of City.
Was advised it is a matter of equipment and crew.
(g) Councilman Buchheim
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County Disposal branch should again be contacted regarding trash along
Camino Capistrano. Upon advice, he then offered a resolution to be sub-
mitted to the Board of Supervisors asking relief from the County Disposal
Department and that they maintain City streets that feed into the dump
in this area at their cost. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted
by unanimous vote.
(h) Councilman Olivares
Due to a misunderstanding, moved that Council reconsider request of the
Fiesta Association to sell punch and beer at annual dinner dance. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Durnford and, carried unanimously.
(i) Mayor Durnford
(1) Ditches along Camino Capistrano still full of debris and washing down.
(2) Report on meeting with Mr. Allen and Mr. Osborne regarding Waterworks
District No. 4. Counsel stated actions are excuses to justify
political action.
(3) Will be in attendance at LAFCO meeting, November 10, 1966, regarding
Dana Point -Capistrano Beach Incorporation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM to an Executive Session.
Executive Session was adjourned at 9:42 PM.
E st A. Thompson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano at their regular meeting of November 7, 1966.
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