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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Ciuncil of San Juan Capistrano
February 25, 1963
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Mayor Carl E. 3uchheim.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. The invocation was given
by the City Attorney, John H. Dawson.
The City Clerk called the roll; Councilmen present were: William A. Bathgate,
Eric F. Cliff, Don Durnford, Antonio (Tony) M. Olivares, and Carl E. Buchheim;
Councilmen absent: none.
The minutes of the previous meeting held February 11, 1963, were approved
as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, read the items of correspondence which had
been received:
(a) Letter concerning the Fiesta Parada.
(b) Letter from Richard Carpenter, regarding Senate Bill 344. No action
taken.
(c) Letter from clerk of the council stating the City of Santa Ana made a
resolution opposing Assembly Bill No. 28 which was passed and adopted
by that city.
Councilman Don Durnford offered a resolution for similar opposition
for adoption. Resolution was accepted and adopted by a unanimous vote
of the City Council.
(d) Letter from the City of Anaheim regarding Assembly Bill No. 28 which
had previously been read and discussed. No further action taken.
(e) Announcement read regarding the San Clemente's Civic Center dedication
and that city's hosting the general meeting of the Orange County League
of Cities.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Mr. Bill Webb, discussed the petition for the re-establishment of a library
to replace the book -mobile in this area. Letters from the Rotary Club, San Juan
Capistrano PTA, Women's Club, American Legion Post, and San Juan Capistrano Cham-
ber of Commerce have been written in which he briefly discussed their opinions.
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2. Walt Porter, requested a franchise for the Fiesta Parade be made restricting
peddlers and street venders from parade in order to protect the City. The insur-
ance coverage was explained, discussed by the Council and approved. He told of
the arrangements which have been made for all the booths to be located on the
Las Rosas property and also for the streets to be cleaned by a street sweeper
after the parade. He explained that they would like to have a sheriff and units
on duty to control the traffic and problems which may occur.
City Attorney read and reviewed Section $ of Ordinance No. 24, concerning
peddlers, solicitors, and vending agents.
Councilman Cliff made a motion to grant the franchise; seconded by Council-
man Bathgate. Motion carried unanimously.
3. A citizen of San Juan Capistrano requested that something be done about the
glass breakage in buildings; that it was dangerous for the children and also bad
for the appearance of San Juan Capistrano.
City Attorney discussed the building code where unfavorable and abandoned
buildings are concerned. It was suggested that he look further into this problem
and give a report at the next meeting.
4. City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, reported the interesting facts and discussions
which took place on his trip to Monterey for the City Manager's Meeting.
TREASURER'S DEMANDS:
The list of demands and accounts payable on March 1, 1963, was submitted by
the City Treasurer.
Councilman Durnford made a motion to accept and approve for payment, the list
of demands, as submitted; duly seconded by Councilman Cliff. Passed unanimously
and so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The committee of Councilmen Don Durnford and ;Jilliam A. Bathgate, and City
Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, reported that the use of a radar unit from Buena Park
will not be available. Will have to find some other way for a speed check and
survey.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:
(a) City -County Joint Session
Ed Holtz, Secretary of the Planning Commission, reviewed the discussion
taken place at this meeting. Maps and statistics will be furnished in order to
have a good plan for completing the valley land use study.
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Mr. Krueger and members of the Orange County Planning Department were
present at the meeting. Matters discussed were: (a) need of an airport in
which there are five (5) suggested sites for consideration, (b) the "blue_
spot" in which Mayor Buchheim questioned, (c) building up the tourist attraction,
and (d) plan for a court house in this area. Mayor Buchheim stated that it would
be most likely impossible due to the size of San Juan Capistrano.
(b) Sign Variance - Capistrano Hotel
Secretary Holtz pointed out that the drawing of the signs were exagerrated;
the top sign is four (4) feet and side sign is two and one-half (22) feet. A
letter recommending approval was read in which conditions were set forth.
Councilman Cliff made a motion to grant the Sign Variance, seconded by
Councilman Bathgate. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Resolution - State Senate Reapportionment.
Councilman Durnford made a motion to oppose any reapportionment pro-
posals; seconded by Councilman Cliff, and carried.
(b) Resolution _ Withholding State Income Tax. (Same action as (a) above)
(c) Proposed Ordinance - Sewer Permit and Connection Fees.
City Attorney read a proposed format regarding the city fees. There
was deferred action; matter to be taken up at next meeting. There will be
a special meeting of Councilman Olivares, City Attorney John Dawson and
T. J. Meadows, sometime during the week.
(d) Proposed Ordinance - Sewers: Design Standards and Specifications.
This matter to be taken up at a Special Meeting after adjournment of
the City Council Meeting.
NOW BUSINESS:
(a) Resolution _ re: Assembly Bill No. 28 (Slater)
Action had been taken earlier in the meeting.
(b) Abandonmenment - existing sewer easement (San Juan Capistrano Elem. School)
Is ten (10) feet in width. City Council to abandon old alignment. A public
hearing is to be set.
(c) Point of interest tour by "TRAM" conveyence.
1. Establish depot and route
2. Ordinance No. 35 to be amended
Clarence Lobo would like to establish this tour and expressed his views and
ideas:
1. Show them points of interest
2. A beginning point and definite route will be established
3. Will get the necessary licenses, permits and insurance
Councilman Cliff suggested that the matter should be looked into further
regarding insurance coverage and capacity, and also a map of the routing.
Further action deferred at this time.
FIVE MINUTE RECESS
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS:
(a) City Administrator:
1. Introduced new Steno -Clerk, Miss Marcia Madison.
2. Announced to make reservations for San Clemente Inn, with regard to the
general meeting of the Orange County League of Cities.
(b) City Attorney:
Discussion of surplus property along freeway:
1. State Highway Department has taken all surplus property off the list
until they decide what the development of freeway will be.
2. Property is sold at appraised value at that time.
3. He will see what steps can be taken through Sacramento so that property
can be bought at the correct appraisal.
(c) Director of Public Works:
1. Received the school crossing
2. P.L. 660 money as Federal grant
(d) City Engineer:
Master Drainage - would like permission to give written report of engineering
cost at next meeting.
(e) Councilman Cliff:
Complaint against publication "Trends", for its 'slanted' phrase regarding
ultimate locating of industry in the area.
The regular meeting adjourned into a "Special Meeting" at 9:45 P.M.
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"Special Meeting regarding San Juan Capistrano Municipal Sewer District No. 1"
Adoption of standard specifications and design standards, and application for
P. L. 660 Grant was discussed.
A "Special Meeting" will be held on Friday, March 1, 1963, at 1:00 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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E st 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 the 25th day of February, 1963.