62-0312_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingSome discussion followed in regard to factors involved with the money provided
by Federal Grant.
2. Ordinance No. 47 was read by title only.
Councilman Chermak offered a resolution to adopt Ordinance No. 47, "An Ordinance
of the City of San Juan Capistrano adopting a City Sectional Map defining the boun-
daries of an initial R_1, Single Family and R_2, Two-family Residential Districts
within the City of San Juan Capistrano."
Resolution was adopted and accepted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
John H. Dawson, City Attorney, proposed to submit an ordinance establishing
R-1, R-3, and C_1 District zoning for a portion of the Reed Ranch. This zoning
had already been endorsed, in intent, by previous action of the Planning Commission
and City Council.
Upon instruction of the City Council, the City Attorney will compose the ord-
inance completely for submission and review of the Council, prior to the next meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS:
1. Councilman Bathgate, inquired about the status of the procurement of a
"Special Crossing" sign for E1 Camino Real.
2. Councilman Chermak related the continued existence of dons and peacocks
in an area of the City.
3. Councilman Olivares inquired about parking signs, the parking ordinance,
and committee progress.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
E est A. Thompson
City Clerk - Administ for
These are the official proceedings of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano at the regular meeting held thereof on February 26, 1962.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
March 12, 1962
Mayor Carl E. Buchheim called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Reverend William Loper, of the Community Presbyterian Church, offered the
invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited by those in attendance.
The City Clerk called the roll. Councilmen present; William A. Bathgate,
Edward S. Chermak, Don Durnford, Antonio M. Olivares, and Carl E. Buchheim.
The minutes of the City Council meeting, held February 26, 1962, were approved
as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Letter from the Boy Scouts of America, Troop #12, San Juan Capistrano,
requesting permission to sell first-aid kits in the City from March 17 - April 17.
Councilman Durnford made a motion to approve the request. Motion was duly
seconded and carried.
2. Letter from Mr. A. S. Koch, Road Commissioner, Orange County Highway -
Department, regarding the plans for the improvement of San Juan Creek and Trabuco
Creek, by the Flood Control District, and further, recommending the approval of
the plans in order that the Flood Control District may proceed with the project.
Councilman Chermak moved to approve the plans, as recommended by Mr. A. S.
Koch, Road Commissioner. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Petition of Dr. Ervin Watkins for the release of certain properties with-
in the boundaries of the City for the purpose of annexing to the Capistrano Beach
Sanitary District.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to approve the request; seconded by Council-
man Durnford. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
The Treasurer's report for the month of February was approved as submitted.
Report was accepted and ordered filed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Chermak requested additional time for the committee to resolve the
matter of parking in the San Juan Park area; Ore Place, in particular.
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson, made a preliminary report and recom-
mendation, relative to the possible solution for the parking problem aforemen-
tioned.
Councilman Chermak, along with Mayor Buchheim, reported to the trip to
Point Loma, near San Diego, California, for the dedication of the Saline Water
Conversion Plant. All five (j) councilmen and the City Administrator attended.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Captain Ed Holtz, Secretary of the Planning Commission, reported the meeting
and Hearing held by the Planning Commission relative to the presentation of a
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variance request of the Bennetts and Cervantes for the permission to
construct a 12 unit apartment building, with less than the side yard
and rear yard setback. A recommendation was submitted to the City Cou-
ncil for approval, subject to conditions.
Councilman Durnford made a motion .to accept the recommendation and
approve the variance request, subject to the compliance with the condit-
ions setforth by the Planning Commission#
Ed Holtz furtiaer reported a proposal to clarify Ordinance No. 39
and Ordinance No. 45 by amending and providing specifically the front,
side, and rear yeard setback dimensions.
The matter was referred to the City Attorney for processing.
The preliminary studies for district zoning classifications for
district zoning of E-1, E-2 and E-3 zones have been made by the Planning
Commission.
Unfinished Business:
The proposed district zoning ordinance for a portion of the Reed
Ranch establishing R-1, R-3, and C-1 zoning, had a first reading, with
a restrictive designation of "OR" attached, for the prevention of oil
drilling or any hydro -carbon exploration.
New Business:
Councilman Chermak offered a resolution for filing an application
for Federal Grant, by T. J. Meadows, Director of Public Works.
The resolution was accepted and adopted unanimously.
Recommendations and Reports:
1. "ity.Attorney, John H. Dawson, related the ;,ction and aoparent
situation of annexation activities of the City of San Clemente. He in-
jected an :area of doubt as to the conclusive abandonment of the nroceed-
ings of San Clemente's Annexations No. 3 and No. 4. He then advised the
City Council to hold the proceedings on the San Juan Creek Annexation No.
1, in abeyance.
2. Councilman Bathgate inquired about underground water rights,
and the prossible violation being committed thereto.
Study is to be made by T. J. Meadows and John Dawson.
3. Mayor Buchheim questioned the City Attorney about the possible
requirement of registering the City Seal with the State of California.
The answer was negative, and the annroval and acceptance by the
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City Council is sufficient and a matter of record; therefore no further
requirements need be met.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M.
r est A. Tho/meson
City Clerk -Administrator
These are the official proceedings of the City Council at a regular
meeting held March 12, 1962.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of San Juan
Capistrano.
March 26, 1962
Mayor Carl E. Buchheim called the meoting to order at 7.30 P.M.
Invocation was recited by Mr. Karl Wray, Pledge of allegiance to
the f] -aa was given.
City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, called the roll. Councilmen pres-
ent were: William A. Bathgate, Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. Olivares,
and Carl E. Buchheim. Councilmen absent: Don Durnford.
The minutes of the meeting of March 12, 1962, were approved as su-
bmitted.
Written Communications:
1. Letter from Goodwill Industries, commending the community for
its support and participation in their program and activites during the
past year.
2. The City Clerk made statements to note the two (2) proposed an-
nexations to the City of San Clemente (Annexation No. 5 and.6).
Treasurer's Demands:
The City Council reviewed the listing of demands payable April 1,
1962, and made no corrections, additions or deletions.
Committee Reports:
1. Councilman Chermak made a motion to approve the request, of the
Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, and permit the
sale of paper lilies within our city limits during the dates of April
13 and 14. The motion was duly seconded and carried.
2. Mrs. Ruth Robertson gave a report of recognized nro_ress of the
City since its incorporation, and thus sought to recruit support for ad-
vancement in solving water and sewer problems. Further, she advocated