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Minutes of the Regular Meetin, of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JULY 8, 1963
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:32 P.M., by
Mayor William A. Bathgate.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. The invocation was given by John H.
Dawson, City Attorney.
The City Clerk called the roll: Councilmen present were: Eric F. Cliff, Don
Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares, and William A. Bathgate; Councilmen absent:
Carl E. Buchheim.
The minutes of the previous meeting held June 24, 1963, were approved as sub-
mitted.
WRIT'T`EN COMMUNICATIONS:
(a) City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, read a letter and resolution from the Board
of Trustees of the San Juan School District opposing the Laguna Niguel Plans to
de -annex part of their area now a part of the San Juan School District and annexing
to the Laguna Unified School District. The Board asked for the cooperation and
effort of the Council in preventing the change.
Councilman Cliff offered a resolution opposing the de -annexation from the San
Juan School District. The resolution was accepted, adopted, and passed by a unan-
imous vote.
City Attorney, John Dawson, suggested the Board of Supervisors be contacted.
Councilman Durnford suggested that the City Attorney and representatives be at the
hearing of the Board of Supervisors. John Dawson will check into the matter.
(b) City Clerk read a letter from the historical Society sponsored by the San Juan
Capistrano Chamber of Commerce protesting the destruction of an adobe building and
being replaced by a service station.
Discussion among the Councilmen and audience was held.
Mayor Bathgate appointed a committee of Councilman Durnford and Cliff to dis-
cuss the matter with the Mission and Texaco.
(c) Letter from Clarence R. Brown regarding proposed advance installation of sewer
facilities.
To be discussed in 'Unfinished Business'.
(d) City Clerk read a resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County ex-
pressing their full support for the Orange County Water District filing suit to
determine all water rights in the Santa Ana River watershed above Prado Dam.
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Councilman Durnford felt that what concerns Orange County Water District con-
cerns San Juan Capistrano and asked City Attorney what action could be taken. City
Attorney will report at next meeting.
(e) Claim against City from Helen Bordash
Councilman Durnford moved that they deny the amended claim on Helen Bordash.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff and passed unanimously.
'Phe Mayor instructed referral to City Attorney and Insurance Company.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
The monthly report of the financial status of the City of .:San Juan Capistrano
for the month ending June 30, 1963, was submitted by the City Treasurer, Alice Ross.
Councilman Durnford made a motion to approve and accept the Treasurer's Report
for the month ending June 30, 1963. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff.
The motion was passed and report ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:
Ernest A. Thompson, reported as Acting -Secretary in place of Ed Holtz.
(a) Public Hearing set for July 16, 2:30 P.M., for Variance request of Russ Waters.
Also, decision of the architectural design for Texaco Service Station to be rendered.
(b) Rezoning of A_1 to P -D in consideration by Orange County Planning Commission.
(c) Division of Land - DanieL Brown
Referred to the City Engineer for review and report.
(d) Rendering of proposed design for construction of service station located on
southeast corner of Ortega Highway and E1 Camino Real by Texaco, Inc.
Deferred action until next regular meeting on July 16, 1963.
(e) Read letter from the Planning Commission recommending approval of the Variance
request of Dr. Ralph H. Sturdevant.
Councilman Durnford made a motion that the Planning Commission's recommend_ _
ations be upheld and approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff and
carried unanimously.
(f) Approval of Division of Land _ Cdr. B. P. Williamson, subject to revisions to
be made by Mr. Williamson's engineer, in accordance with provisions of Ordinance
No. 56 and the recommendations of the City Engineer.
UNFINISHED BUSINE33:
(a) Personnel Rules & Regulations - Resolution
Councilman Cliff made a motion to defer action but to remain on the agenda,
seconded by Councilman Olivares and carried unanimously.
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(b) Business License pro -rating - Proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24
Councilman Durnford objected to the matter being considered at this time.
Councilman Cliff made a motion that the proposed ordinance be read in full,
the motion was seconded by Councilman Olivares and carried by a majority vote,
Councilman Durnford voting "NOE".
City Attorney, John Dawson, read the ordinance in full.
Councilman Cliff made a motion that this be the first reading, seconded by
Councilman Olivares and carried by a majority vote. Councilman Durnford voted "NOE".
(c) Acquisition of certain sewer easements by Eminent Domain proceedings.
City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Clarence R. Brown clarifying his position
in connection with the proposed extension of sewer facilities to serve the area of
San Juan Tract and stating what part he is willing to take in such program.
Discussion was held but no action taken.
(d) Master Drainage Study Plan - First Phase
Councilman Cliff questioned the approximate cost. City Engineer, Jack Kubota,
stated the approximate cost to be a little in excess of $500.00.
Mayor Bathgate directed the City Engineer to proceed with the area to be pro-
posed for the next study.
NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Submittal of petitions - Property owners northerly of the San Juan Creek and
easterly of the San Diego Freeway have signed petitions indicating a desire to
initiate proceedings to develop sewer facilities and services under the provisions
of the 1911 Improvement Act and were submitted to the City Council. The Council
received the petitions and instructed the City Administrator to check the validity
of the signatures and also determine that 75% or more of the area of the proposed
had been signed up. Whereupon, establishment of the 75% or more had been deter-
mined, Engineering -Science be named the project engineers and notified to proceed
with drafting of the necessary plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
(b) Claim against City - Helen Bordash - (amended)
Taken care of previously in the meeting.
(c) Easement Deed - Paul and Edithe Birdwell - (Resolution of acceptance)
Councilman Durnford offered a resolution of acceptance of the easement and
instructed the City Administrator to record it. The resolution was accepted, adop-
ted, and passed by a unanimous vote.
REC01IMENDATIONS AND REPORTS:
(a) City Administrator
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(1) Ernest A. Thompson, reported that there has been no notice of the League
of Cities meeting but is usually at Friedmann Hall in Orange on July 11th.
(2) Requested action on Capital Outlay
Councilman Cliff made a motion to establish the maximum of $250, for any
one single purchase on Capital Outlay prior to approval of the Council. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Durnford and carried unanimously.
(b) Director of Public Works
(1) T. J. Meadows reported that Nofie Famularo has been assigned to do the
weed abatement.
(2) Mr. Meadows informed that the Capistrano Beach Sanitary District Board
meeting will be held Wednesday nite, July 10th, in which Mr. Meadows, Councilman
Olivares, and Mr. Morris Misbin will attend.
(3) Mr. Meadows also related the status of contract bids for plumbing with
regards to the construction of apartments for the Birdwells.
(c) City Engineer
Jack Kubota, advisedly recommended establishment of the legal basis and format
for pursuing the provisions of the "Master Plan of Streets and Highways", as adopted
by resolution of the City Council.
(d) Mayor Bathgate
(1) Tourist Routing Survey - by Orange County Planning Department
City Attorney to draft an appropriate resolution.
(2) Joint -meeting of the Planning Commission and the City Council on July 30,
2:30 P.M., to be held.
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
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I�mest 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 8th day of July, 1963.
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