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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
June lo, 1963
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., by
Mayor William A. Bathgate.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. The invocation was given
by Ernest A. Thompson, City Clerk.
The City Clerk called the roll: Councilmen present were: Carl E. Buchheim,
Eric F. Cliff, Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares, and William A. Bathgate;
Councilmen absent: none.
The minutes of the previous meeting held May 27, 1963, were approved as sub-
mitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
(a) Ernest A. Thompson, City Clerk, read a letter from five registered voters of
this City requesting that their names be deleted from petition or petitions per-
taining to annexation to the Sewer District.
No action taken.
(b) City Clerk read a letter from the "San Diego Gas and Electric Company furnishing
actual cost figures for overhead distribution versus underground distribution in
the proposed Limited -Manufacturing Zone regulations.
To be taken up in "Unfinished Business."
(c) City Clerk read a letter from the Planning Commission requesting the City
Council to authorize the Planning Commission to assign the City Engineer to up -date
necessary maps for the Commission.
There was discussion among the Council and City Engineer concerning the differ-
ence in costs of a Planning Technician and City Engineer.
Mayor Bathgate suggested to carry the matter over until the time of the budget
session.
(d) City Clerk read a letter from the City of San Clemente and a letter from the
City of Newport Beach relating their adoption of a resolution for ringing of bells
on July 4th.
City Attorney, John Dawson, added that the City of Anaheim has also adopted
the resolution.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
(a) Mr. Henry A. Stewart of the San Juan Capistrano Soil Conservation District,
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appeared before the Council and told of plans to conduct an engineering study of
San Juan and Trabuco Creek watersheds.
Mr. Stewart appealed for "matching funds" either in the form of cash or engin-
eering service within the boundaries of San Juan Capistrano. He also plans to appear
at a session in Sacramento on June 26th and apply for $13,000. of state funds. He
reported the total cost of Trabuco and San Juan Creek will be $48,000. and the time
required will be three (3) years.
Discussion followed among the various Councilmen with interest, but at present, -
could not see any funds available.
Mr. Stewart then asked the Council if they would write a letter indicating
their interest and if money or services will be available in the next 3 years, they
(the Council) would be very happy to participate.
Councilman Durnford moved to direct the City Attorney to draft a letter to the
State of California stating that the community is very much interested in Soil Con-
servation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried unanimously.
So ordered.
(b) Councilman Olivares introduced Mrs. Evelyn Villages, a resident of the City.
Mrs. Villages reported that due to water overflow on Mission Street, the chil-
dren from the "little Hollywood" district must walk through deep mud to get to
school, and sometimes the water is so high that the children cannot get to school.
She appealed to the Council as to whether they might be able to help the situation.
Mrs. Villages stated that the residents in the area were willing to work to
do what they can to help. Mr. Nofie Famularo donated the residents 18 inch pipe
if they could use it. It was deciled that they would have to have a dirt fill of
at least 200 cu. yards to make the pipe usable.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
The monthly report of the financial status of the City of San Juan Capistrano
for the month ending May 31, 1963, was submitted by the City Treasurer, Alice Ross.
Councilman Cliff made a motion to approve and accept the Treasurer's report
for the month ending May 31, 1963. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman
Buchheim. Motion was passed and report ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:
,The Planning Commission reports were given by Mr. Ed Holtz, Secretary of the
Commission.
(a) Trailer Dwelling Variance
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Mr. Holtz reported the Planning Commission held Public Hearing on June 4th and
recommends that the City Council approve the Variance for a temporary trailer dwell-
ing for a six-month period only and may be renewed for another six -months if Mr.
Duke has not been able to obtain a house by then.
Councilman Durnford moved that the application be approved. Councilman 3uch-
heim seconded the motion, and carried unanimously.
(b) District Zoning Study _ Lower Valley (Proposed M -L, C -2-A, & P -D).
Mr. Holtz reported the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation which
proposed zoning part of the Valley M -L, part P -D, and part C_2 -A.
Discussion followed. Protests were entered from the audience by property owners
protesting to the zoning of their property.
City Attorney, John Dawson, informed them that a Public Hearing will be set
and they will be able to state their protests at that time. Mr. Dawson then sug-
gested the Council set a date for Public Hearings.
Councilman Cliff moved that a Public Hearing on August 12, 1963, 8:00 P.M., be
set for proposed zoning of M -L, C -2-A, and P_D district zoning. The motion was sec_
ended by Councilman Buchheim, and carried unanimously.
(c) Service Station Variance Application.
Public Hearings to be set.
(d) Division of Land Application _ Commander B. P. Williamson.
This has been turned over to the City Engineer for study.
(e) Engineering Services Request.
Has already been discussed and deferred until budget considerations.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) M -L, Limited Manufacturing District Regulations
Councilman Buchheim moved that action be deferred until the next regular meeting.
Councilman Cliff seconded the motion and carried unanimously.
(b) Personnel Rules and Regulations _ Resolution
Deferred Action.
(c) City Attorney, John Dawson, submitted a format of resolution declaring the nec-
essity to acquire by eminent domain proceedings certain rights of way within the
City for sewer easement purposes. Copies of resolution to be made and given to the
Councilmen at the next regular meeting.
(d) City Attorney, John Dawson, related the method of withdrawal from the Cemetary
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District which will require a petition signed by fifty (50) property owners of the
district and submitted to the Board of Supervisors.
NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Business Licenses - pro rating _ Councilman Cliff
Councilman Durnford suggested that this be given consideration at the time of
the budget session.
(b) Street Improvement Bond _ Charles R. Williams - Acceptance recommended.
Councilman Durnford offered a resolution to accept the street improvement bond
of Mr. Williams. The resolution was accepted, adopted, and passed by a unanimous
vote.
(c) Duties of the post of City Administrator - resolution
Discussion was held and minor changes made.
Councilman Cliff offered a resolution to adopt the duties of the post of City
Administrator. The resolution was accepted, adopted, and passed by a unanimous
vote.
(d) Councilman Cliff offered a resolution to accept an irrevocable offer by Dr.
Sturdevant to convey an easement for highway purposes to a width of 42 feet from
proposed center line of a secondary arterial street as shown in the city's master
plan. The resolution was accepted, adopted, and passed by a unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS:
(a) T. J. Meadows, Director of Public Works, reported that engineering reports
have been submitted to Dana Point, and have been set on the agenda for the June
12th meeting.
(b) Mr. Meadows requested an opinion of policy regarding the imposing of the new
fee schedule for sewer connections with regard to contract bids committed previously
to the passage of the fee schedule. City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, was instructed
to mail copies of the resolution to all licensed plumbing contractors with the
City.
(c) Councilman Durnford questioned the use of the City Hall for the meetings of
the Historical Society, whereby the 'organization" has civic intent but is not
financially endowed to make payment of any fee for use.
(d) Councilman Bathgate reported the Dana Point Sanitary District meeting will be
held June 12, 1963, at 7:30 P.M., and requested that all councilmen be in attendance
there.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M., until June 17, 1963, at 2:00 P.M.
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ErnEt A. Thompson 61
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 10th day of June, 1963.
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