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Minutes of the Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
MARCH 23, 1964
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:37 P. M.,
by Mayor William A. Bathgate.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. The invocation was given by
Ernest A. Thompson, City Administrator.
The City Clerk called the roll: Councilmen present were: Carl E.
Buchheim, Don Durnford, Eric F. Cliff, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and
William A. Bathgate. Councilmen absent: None.
The minutes of the meeting held March 9, 1964, were approved as
submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
(a) Trends - informational
(b) City of Stanton - requesting resolution protesting breaking up of Orange
County Directory by the Pacific Telephone Company into five sections.
No action was taken.
(c) Boy Scouts of America - requesting permission to sell tickets from
April 24 to May 23, 1964.
Councilman Durnford suggested to endorse the request, in accordance
with the policy of the City and turn item over to City Administrator.
(d) City of San Clemente - Host Orange County League of Cities meeting
Thursday, March 26, 1964
PUBLIC HEARING:
(a) "Camino Del Avion Annexation" - Continued:
Mayor Bathgate declared continued public hearing open.
Mayor Bathgate asked for comments from the floor. There were "NO
PROTESTS".
City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson, related that a telegram
was to have been submitted asking for a continuance of the public hearing,
but that it, in fact, was not received.
Councilman Cliff made a motion to close the public hearing. Council-
man Durnford seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
Councilman Durnford made a motion to table the matter with regard
to a decision of acceptance or refusal for annexation. Councilman
Buchheim seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
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The list of demands and accounts payable on April 1, 1964, was submitted
by the City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross.
Councilman Cliff made a motion to approve the list of demands and
instruct the City Treasurer to draft Warrant No's 778 thru 808 inclusive
for a total amount of demands payable of $7,674.80. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Buchheim and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
Robert K. Johns, Secretary of the Planning Commission reporting:
(1) Read letter from Planning Commission regarding proposed PC District
Ordinance requesting a joint session of the Planning Commission and
City Council to discuss questionable sections in the proposed
ordinance.
Joint meeting set for 1:30 P. M., Wednesday, March 25, 1964.
(2) Reported that Fisher & Lester have submitted revised plans to
comply with building set backs.
Edward H. Holtz introduced James Barr, president of Val Verde:
Mr. Barr inquired as to the proceduae to start construction on
Tract No's 5513, 5514 and 5515•
A lengthy, detailed discussion followed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Proposed Ordinance - amending Ordinance No. 51 and No. 55:
Motion was made and seconded to read both ordinance by title only.
John H. Dawson, City Attorney, read Ordinance No. 86 amending
Ordinance No. 51 by title only, "An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of San Juan Capistrano, amending Ordinance No. 51, Relating to
the Construction of Swimming Pool Set Back Lines in the E-1, E-2 and
E_3 Zones Within the City of San Juan Capistrano."
Councilman Dunnford offered resolution adopting Ordinance No. 86.
The resolution was accepted, adopted and passed by a unanimous vote.
John H. Dawson, City Attorney, read Ordinance No. 87 amending
Ordinance No. 55 by title only, "An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of San Juan Capistrano, Amending Ordinance No. 55, Relating
to the Construction of Swimming Pools and Set Back Lines in the E_4,
"Hillside Estates", Within the City of San Juan Capistrano."
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13 _ Councilman Durnford offered resolution adopting Ordinance No. 87.
The resolution was accepted, adopted and passed by a unanimous vote.
(b) Ordinance No. 34 - proposed amendment - non -conforming signs:
Councilman Buchheim made a motion that proposed amendment to
Ordinance No. 34 be tabled. Councilman Cliff seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(c) Trash pickup franchise:
bids.
City Attorney reported that it was not necessary to put out for
Councilman Buchheim made a motion to table and reconsider after
County bids and contracts are committed. Councilman Durnford seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(d) Land Use Ordinance - codification:
City Attorney to have more details by next meeting.
(e) District Zoning Ordinance - Tract No. 5399 - Second Reading:
Motion was made and seconded to have ordinance read by title only.
John H. Dawson, City Attorney, read ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 5 by title only, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano amending Ordinance No. 5 and Adopting Sectional
District Map Defining the Boundaries of the'R-1, Single Family District",
The "R-2, Two Family District" and the "R-3, Multiple and Apartment
District", Within the City of San Juan Capistrano, California."
Councilman Buchheim offered resolution adopting Ordinance No 88.
The resolution was accepted, adopted and passed by a unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
(a) PCD, Planned Community Development Ordinance (first reading):
Deferred action until joint session with Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS and REPORTS:
(a) City Administrator, Ernest A. Thompson:
Suggested that with new six -unit council table two additional micro-
phones and additional unit be purchased, Councilman Cliff suggested
to wait and see how present system works out.
(b) City Attorney, John H. Dawson:
Complimented on new council table.
(c) Director of Public Works, T. J. Meadows:
(1) Proposed contract of joint powers agreement with Dana Point is in
essence what Councilman Olivares, Joe Feeney and T. J. Meadows
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(2) Reported that March 31, 1964, is deadline for refiling for Federal
Grant under Public Law 660.
Mr. Meadows suggested he, as Director of Public Works, refile
for the City for next year.
Councilman Buchheim offered resolution to have T. J. Meadows,
Director of Public Works, to refile for Federal Grant for the City
for next year. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted
by a unanimous vote.
(d) Councilman Durnford reported that three weeks ago as Chairman of the
Traffic Committee he wrote a letter to Senator Murdy asking that speed
limit signs be posted on Ortega Highway. Stated that signs had been
posted. Councilman Dunford hopes that Senator Murdy can also do some-
thing about the confusing situation at the Junipero Serra off -ramp.
(e) Mayor Bathgate related request from the Chairman of the Diamond Jubilee
Committee that the City of San Juan Capistrano do something to help
celebrate 75th Anniversary of Orange County. Possibly creating a dis-
play or exhibit for the Orange County Fair.
Councilman Durnford suggested that the matter be turned over to
the Chamber of Commerce for their consideration.
Councilman Buchheim made a motion meeting be adjourned until 7:30 E. M..
April 61 1964. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cliff.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 P. M.
Erne 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 23rd day of March, 1964.
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