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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
JANUARY 27, 1964
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 was recited. The invocation was given by Ernest A.
Thompson, City Clerk -Administrator.
The City Clerk called the roll: Councilmen present were: Carl E. Buchheim,
Eric P. Cliff, Don Durnford, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Mayor William A. Bath-
gate. Councilmen absent: None.
The minutes of the meeting held January 13, 1964, were approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
(a) Trends - informational
(b) Wes H. Klusmann - Valley View Project:
Mayor Bathgate related request for general aporoval of a plan for streets
and the cooperation of the city in the development of a complete plan for
related improvements such as surface drainage and sewer lines, utilizing the
provisions of the 1911 Act for organizing, developing and financing.
Jack Kubota reported he had investigated the area and suggested a
committee meet to discuss a possible program to initiate a 1911 act, and to
present such program to the City Council.
Mayor Bathgate appointed a committee composed of Carl E. 3uchheim
(chairman) and Eric F. Cliff to meet with Jack Kubota.
Mayor Bathgate requested legal advice of City Attorney, John Dawson,
as to whether this matter could be worked on a contract basis. The City
Attorney stated that there were several different ways the matter could be
handled, but that in his opinion the best possible solution would be on a
contract basis.
(c) Mrs. Marcia Thurston - request for leave of absence:
Councilman Durnford made a motion that a leave of absence be granted to
Mrs. Thurston in accordance with Resolution No. 63-8-19-1, RULE XI, SECTION 4.
Councilman Cliff seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 3o ordered.
(d) Public Utilities Commission - grade crossing:
Councilman Durnf-)rd questioned whether the Public Utilities Commission
has power to determine whether or not public safety requires physical pro-
tection or alteration of such crossing and the construction and maintenance
of protective devices thereat. City Attorney, John Dawson, stated that the
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Public Utilities Commission does not have power to determine these facts.
Mayor Bathgate requested the City Attorney to write a letter to the
Public Utilities Commission requesting to be notified of their action.
(e) Tract No. 5429 - Val Verde Corp. - James M. Barr:
City Clerk read a letter from James M. Barr of Val Verde Corporation
requesting participation in the trunk sewer line north of San Juan Creek,
which is proposed to be constructed by San Juan Capistrano Assessment Dis-
trict No. 1.
The City Clerk was directed to write a letter to Engineering -Science
informing them of this request.
PUL3LIC HEARINGS:
(a) U -Mac, Inc. - Camino Del Avion Annexation:
Mayor Bathgate opened the Public Bearing on Camino Del Avion Annexation.
Mr. J. Wall, representative of U -Mac, Inc., requested that this public
hearing be continued until February 10, 1964.
Mayor Bathgate asked for any objections from any one in the audience.
There were no objections.
Councilman Durnford made a motion to continue; seconded by Councilman
Buchheim; and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(b) Capistrano Beach Maintenance District - (Sewers)
Mayor Bathgate opened the Public Hearing.
John Dawson, City Attorney, related that a change had been made in the legal
description and northerly boundary to follow the existing property line.
There were "No Protests". Mayor Bathgate declared the public hearing
closed.
John Dawson, City Attorney, read a proposed resolution to form Capistrano
Beach Maintenance District No. 1.
Councilman Buchheim offered the resolution for adoption. The resolution
was accepted, adopted and passed by a unanimous vote.
TREASURER'S DEMANDS:
The list of demands and accounts payable on February 1, 1964, was sub-
mitted by the City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross.
City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, submitted billing from County of Orange,
Division of Forestry, for fire protection. The City Clerk recommended that it
be added to the list of demands, and that Warrant No. 743 be added in the
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in the amount of $464.00.
Councilman Cliff made a motion to approve the list of demands and
instruct the City Treasurer to draft Warrants No. 704 thru 743 inclusive for
a total amount of demands payable of $13,743.70. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Durnford and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(a) Traffic Committee:
Councilman Durnford reported that the traffic committee met Friday,
January 24, 1964, to examine passenger loading, zones. The committee recom-
mended that the passenger loading zones for the Mission School, Mission
Chapel and Community Presbyterian Church be marked "Passenger Loading, 'Lone" -
and that the zone in front of the Mission Chapel and Community Presbyterian
Church be stencilled "Sundays Only" - and the Mission School loading zone
be stencilled "School Days Only". The loading zone for the Mission School
should be approximately 60 feet long to accomodate the two school buses.
The committee also recomended that "No Parking" signs be installed on
Don Juan between E1 Camino Real and Guadalupe.
Councilman Durnford offered a resolution that these recommendations be
accepted as provided in Ordinance No. 84.
The resolutionras accepted, adopted and passed by a unanimous vote of
the City Council.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS:
City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson reporting:
(a) Pre -zoning proposal - U -Mac, Inc.:
City Clerk read a report from the Planning Commission setting the public
hearing, for re -zone under the provisions of City Ordinance No. 83 of property
described as Camino Del Avion Annexation, for February 4, 1964.
(b) Proposed Amendment of Ordinance No. 51 - to permit swimming pools:
City Clerk read a report from the Planning Commission requesting clarifi-
cation as to why a building permit for the construction of swimming pools
would not be issued in E-3 Zones. A recommendation was introduced by the
Planning Commission that Ordinance No. 51 establishing regulations for E-1,
E_2 and E-3 Zones be amended to permit swimming pools.
John Da.oson related that as long as a structure (swimming pool in this
instance) complied with the regulations regarding set backs that it would not
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be necessary to amend the ordinance.
Councilman Buchheim made a motion that the City Council interpret
Ordinance No. 51 to include swimming pools. Councilman Durnford seconded
the motion, and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
UNFINISIiED BUSINESS:
(a) Ordinance No. 39 - Amendment:
J. H. Dawson, City Attorney, reporting:
The planning Commission had previously suggested that all service
stations be established only through variance proceedings. However, the
tendency is that certain zones should permit service stations as a
matter of right. He stated that it is entirely up to the City Council, and
extreme care in establishing a C-1 Zone for the control of service stations
is a proper way to handle the matter.
Jack Kubota, City Engineer, suggested that the City Council wait and
see the developments of the proposed Texaco Service Station as far as
architectural design is concerned.
Mayor Bathgate concurred with this suggestion.
(b) Purchase of 5 unit council table:
City Clerk, Ernest A. 'Thompson, reporting:
Suggested matter be deferred until a sufficient number of bids are
submitted.
(c) Tract 5429 - District zoning:
Councilman Buchheim made a motion to set public hearing of proposed
district zoning for February 10, 1964. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Durnford, and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
NEW BUSINESS•
(a) Notice of General Municipal Election:
City Clerk, Ernest A. Thompson, read the proposed resolution for the
General Municipal Election by title only.
Councilman Durnford offered the resolution for adoption. The resolution
was accepted, adopted and passed by a unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATIONS and REPORTS:
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson:
(1) The City Administrator reported that the tentative date set for the
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presentation of the General Plan of the Capistrano Valley has been
changed from January 21, 1964, to January 30, 1964.
(2) City Administrator related that the annual meeting of City Manager9
Division of the League of Cities is to be held in Palm Springs during
February 19, 20, and 21, 1964, and requested that he attend the meeting.
Councilman 9uchheim made a motion to send the City Administrator
to the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Durnford, and
it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(b) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows:
(1) The Director of Public -forks stated he had received a report from the
consulting engineers for the Dana Point Sanitary District. He related
he hadn't had a chance to go over the report with Councilman Olivares
and Joe Feeney. Further reporting to be at a liter date.
(2) Lester & Fisher - Resolution No. 63-3-11-1 - Sewer Connection Fee
Schedule:
Recommended to the City Council that the fee of $250.00 be charged
for the sewer connection.
Councilman Buchheim made a motion to uphold the recommendation of
T. J. Meadows. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff, and it
carried unanimously. So ordered.
(3) Boko Engineering - Volkswagon:
Recommended to the City Council that the fee of $125.00 be charged
for the sewer connection.
Councilman Cliff made a motion to uphold the recommendation of T. J.
Meadows. The motion was seconded by Councilman Durnford, and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
(4) Accepted a check in the amount of $205.00 for reimbursement to Pacific
Mobilhome Parks, Inc., as p-�r contract dated October 16, 1951, for
connection and utilization of forced sewer line.
(c) City Engineer - Jack Kubota:
(1) Darmi, Inc., Tract 4678, storm drainage facilities are conforming to
standards set forth by the City.
(2) Dyke & Colgrove - Mesa Meadows - No determination has been made yet,
regarding the possibility of saving the trees located at the northwest
corner of the intersecti;n of Del Obispo Street and Alipaz Street, until
street improvement plans are submitted.
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(3) San Juan Capistrano - 3oi1 Conservation District - Mr. Kubota related
that if the City will substantiate $6,000.00 for drainage facilities,
there could be a grant from State Government for these projects and the
District's program.
(4) Reported that Phase II of the Drainage Report will be delivered at the
next council meeting.
(d) Councilman Durnford related that Senator 111�irdy had offered his assistance and
help in any matter while he is still in office.
Councilman Durnford suggested that Senator Murdy might assist the city
by getting some control over the speed limit on Ortega Highway, and also
certain parking restrictions on lower end of Ortega. Councilman Durnford
will write a letter to Senator Murdy requesting such assistance.
(e) Mayor Bathgate informed the council of a letter from Mayor Rector L. Coons
of Anaheim declaring January 30, 1964, "Angle Day".
Mayor Bathgate read a proclamation declaring January 30, 1964, "Angel
Day" in the City of San Juan Capistrano.
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 P. 14. I
ENnest 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 on the 27th day of January, 1964.
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