64-0914_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingRegular Meeiing of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano
SEPTEMBER 14, 1964
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:31 P. M.,
by Mayor Don Durnford.
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: William A. Bath-
gate, Carl E. Buchheim, Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Don
Durnford. Councilmen absent were: None.
The minutes of the meetings held August 24, September 2 and September 8,
1964, were approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMNICATIONS:
(a) Trends - informational
(b) John Bartlett and Associates:
Information on lease -purchase financing for civic facilities.
(c) Metropolitan Transportation & Engineering Board:
Information regarding formation of a. Citizens Advisory Committee with
respect to comprehensive transportation planning process.
(d) Capistrano Saddle Club:
Request for City Council to condemn property for proposed arterial
Niguel Road.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to have further study made bythe
City Council and the City Engineer. Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion
and it carried by a majority vote. Councilman Bathgate abstained from
voting.
The City Clerk was directed to notify the property owners involved and
request a written report for consideration of the City Council.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
The treasurer's report for the month of August, 1964, was submitted by the
City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to accept and file the treasurer's report
for the month of August, 1964. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bathgate
and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(a) Television franchise - Mission Television:
Matter deferred until explicit written report of intent is submitted
by Mission Television.
(b) Street sweeping contract:
City Administrator reported that he had been in touch with 3 street
sweeping agencies.
Councilman Buchheim suggested that the present temporary set-up be
continued while further research is done,
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS:
(a) Reports: Land Use Variance 64-113; Division of Land 64-106; Rezone 64-103;
and Division of Land 64-107:
Robert K. Johns, Secretary of Planning Commission gave reports on
the above items.
(b) Recommendations:
(1) Land Use Variance 64-112 - Heath Sign Co. (for Val Verde Corp.):
Planning Commission recommended approval of Land Use Variance 64-112,
subject to conditions.
Discussion was held.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to accept recommendations of the
Planning Commission with the exception that condition #3 be changed to one
year for completion of the monument portion of the sign rather than two
years, or sign will be taken down. Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(2) Zoning Valley Floor Area - Ortega Highway - San Juan Creek:
Set public hearing for October 12, 1964, at 7:30 P. M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Land Use Variance 64-111 - First Southern Baptist Church:
Discussion was held.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to continue matter until September 28,
1964, or until information is received regarding proposed 1911 Act Improve-
ment for the area, Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
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The City Clerk was directed to notify the church of the time the matter
will come before the council again.
"TEN MINUTE RECESS"...........
(b) Proposed resolution for formation of a 1911 Act Improvement District:
Action deferred until title reports are received.
(c) Proposal, authorization to execute - Bartle -Wells & Associates:
Mr. Ed Wells was present representing said company and presented said
proposal for execution.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign document with regard to hiring Bartle -Wells & Associates
for marketing of municipal bonds. Councilman Chermak seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to sign document employing Bartle -Wells & Associates with regard to the
economic study. Councilman Chermak seconded the motion and it carried
by a majority vote. Councilman Buchheim abstained from voting.
(d) Proposal, authorization to execute Land Acquisition Service, Inc.:
Councilman Buchheim made a motion to acquire services of Land Acquisition
Service, Inc., for proposed 1911 Act Assessment District and general oblig-
ation bond issue as right-of-way agents and land appraisers. Councilman
Olivares seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
NEW BUSINESS:
(a) Tract No. 5624 - Town & Country Homes:
Mayor Durnford made a motion to accept curbs and gutters as access
design for construction per Standard Plan 208 with the condition that the _
entry for the parking lot for recreational facilities be eliminated.
Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So
ordered.
(b) Proposed ordinance providing for the issuance of bonds - O'Melveny & Myers:
Matter deferred until September 28, 1964.
(c) Proposed resolution for adoption providing for sale of bonds:
Matter deferred until September 28, 1964.
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(d) Irrevocable Offer to Convey Easement - Clifford L. and Nannette L. Blank;
C. Russell and Margaret Cook; James and Judy Lee Riutcel:
Councilman Buchheim offered a resolution accepting the three above
Irrevocable Offers to Convey Easement. The resolution was passed, approved
and adopted by a unanimous vote.
(e) Tract No. 5675 - Dike & Colegrove:
Mayor Durnford offered a resolution to accept and authorize recordation
of Final Map 5675, subject to County Board of Supervisors acceptance of the
water bond. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a unanimous
vote.
(f) Street Improvement Agreement - Adams -Williams:
Councilman Buchheim made a motion to accept the Adams -Williams street
improvement agreement. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously. So ordered.
(g) Precise alignment for Del Obispo Street:
City Engineer presented proposed precise alignment for Del Obispo Street.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to set public hearing for October 12,
1964, at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Chermak seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
(h) Steno -Clerk - Employment of regular full-time employee:
Councilman Buchheim made a motion to grant employment to Mrs. Creone
L. Boyle at Range 12, Step 2. Councilman Bathgate seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously. So ordered.
and REPORTS•
(a) City Administrator - Ernest A. Thompson:
(1) Proposed budget for the fiscal year 1964-65, Exhibit C:
Councilman Chermak made a motion to accept the projected format of
anticipated revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 1964-65. Councilman
Buchheim seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(2) League of California Cities - Annual Conference:
Conference to be held October 11 thru 14, 1964, in Los Angeles.
(3) League of California Cities - "Official Mission to Mexico":
Trip to take place, following the annual conference, on October 14
and 15, 1964.
(4) California Committee to Eliminate Railroad Featherbedding:
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Above item will be Proposition No. 17 on the November ballot.
(5) Los Angeles Regional Transportation Study - Proposed resolution and
agreement execution:
City Administrator to report on said item at a later date.
(b) Director of Public Works - T. J. Meadows:
Reported that Councilman Olivares, Judd Harmon and himself attended the
Water Quality Control Board meeting held September 3, 1964, in San Diego
with regard to setting waste discharge criteria for proposed treatment
plant for Mission Viejo.'
(c) City Engineer - Jack Y. Kubota:
(1) To make a report on the LARTS Study after attending the Orange County
City Engineer's Association meeting.
(2) Cox Bros. have begun work on Tract 4840 - Misbin.
(3) Dike & Colegrove, Tract 5399, just about finished with work.
(4) Val Verde Tract 5513, almost through with sewer work.
(5) Town & Country Homes, Tract 5624, have started work.
(d) Councilman Bathgate:
(1) Questioned the attitude of Orange County toward annexations in this
area. City Attorney to get in touch with County officials for
discussion.
(2) Suggested that council adjourn into "executive session" following the
meeting.
(e) Councilman Buchheim:
(1) Questioned car wrecking yard on Alipa2 Street.
(2) Related that the time has almost come to remove Baler Harbor sign and
Swallows Motel sign from within the city limits.
(f) Councilman Chermak suggested that it might be a good idea to learn the -
attitude of Supervisor Alton Allen with regard to annexations in this area.
(g) Mayor Durnford related that a parcel of state owned property within the
city is available for purchase. Mayor to report back to council after
he has made contact with the proper officials.
Mayor Durnford adjourned meeting to "Executive Session".
"EXECUTIVE SESSION"
The City Council discussed personnel matters.
Meeting adjourned at 1:40 A. M. /] A
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Enne 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 14th day of September, 1964.