65-0111_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting,`s
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano
JANUARY 11, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:40 P.M.,
by Mayor Don Durnford.
The pledge of allegiance was recited. The invocation was given by
John Dawson, City Attorney.
The City Clerk called the roll: Councilmen present were: Edward S.
Chermak, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares and Don Durmford. Councilmen absent
were: William A. Bathgate and Carl E. Buchheim.
The minutes of the meeting dated December 28, 1964, were approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC HEARING:
(a) 1911 Act Assessment District 64-1 _ William Mackenzie Brown in attendance:
Mayor Durnford opened the public hearing.
A written protest was entered into the records from Howard Greenlee
and Mrs. Howard (Coy) Greenlee.
Mr. Kinsey presented his protest to the line crossing through his
property rather than following the property line.
A letter was presented from Capo Ranches, Inc., in favor of the
1911 Act Assessment District.
Eugene Carl, Ed Rosenbaum and Melvin Rosenbaum inquired as to
different aspects of the assessment district.
Mayor Durnford closed the public hearing.
Councilman Chermak made a motion that the protests be overruled
and denied since they did not constitute more than 1% of all the property
involved. Councilman Givares seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
Councilman Olivares offered a resolution ordering the work for
the 1911 Act Assessment District No. 64-1. The resolution was passed,
approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
Councilman Chermak offered a resolution establishing the prevailing
rate of wages. The resolution was passed, approved and adopted by a
unanimous vote.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
(a) City Attorney report on type of district for library.
Mrs. Walton from the County Free Library District presented the
situation of the district.
"TEN MINUTE RECESS" .................
City Attorney gave report as to what type of library district can
be formed by the City.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to continue matter until next
regular meeting. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
RECEIVING WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) U. S. Army Engineer District - Corps of Engineers - informational.
(b) County of Orange:
Regarding Master Plan of Riding and Hiking Trails - informational.
(c) Orange County League of Cities:
Notice of "Executive Meeting".
(d) Val Verde Corporation request for street lighting:
Councilman Chermak made a motion that the street lighting on the
south side of San Juan Creek Road be deferred subject to review and
approval as modified. If found insufficient then the required lighting
shall be placed on the north side of San Juan Creek road in accordance
with City ordinances. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously. So ordered.
(e) Land Acquisition Service - Assessment District 64-1:
Easement Deed from Clarence R. Brown, received and filed.
(f) Mission Trading Post - regarding sign approval:
Councilman Chermak made a motion to approve the sign addition as
completed. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
(g) William Erro - extension of time of land use permit:
Councilman Chermak made a motion to approve the 90 -day extension
as requested for removal of cars. Councilman Olivares seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
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(h) John Luhnow - business license transfer:
Councilman Chermak made a motion to transfer the business license
for John's Hardware from the name of John Haas to John Luhnow. Council-
man Chermak seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(i) Submarine Engineering Associates - letter regarding underwater inspection:
Mayor Durnford made a motion to accept the letter and send a
copy to Engineering -Science, Inc. Councilman Chermak seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
(j) Assembly California Legislature - notice of hearing on proposal to hold
World's Fair:
City Attorney related aspects of said hearing for council's
information.
(k) Resolution - City of Garden Grove - endorsing American Host Program:
Matter tabled for further study.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Sparkuhl presented request for permission to barracade streets in
vicinity of old hotel building for demolithn of saU buiHing.
Councilman Chermak made a motion that Arguella Way be closed, Verdugo
Street restricted to one-way traffic and that the parking area on the west
side of Camino Capistrano be blocked off and furnished with a covered cat-
walk for pedestrian traffic for a period of 30 -days and in no event longer
than March 1, 1965. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report for the month of December, 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 December, 1964. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Olivares and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Recommendations:
(1) Land Use Variance 64-120 (Daniels):
Secretary read report from the Planning Commission.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to approve LUV 64-120 as
submitted with the condition that said structure be open on all
sides. Councilman Olivares seconded the notion and it carried
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unanimously. So ordered.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Notice of withdrawal from library district:
Matter taken care of earlier in meeting.
(b) Val Verde sewer connection:
Continued until next regular meeting, January 25, 1965.
(c) Val Verde - RZ 64-104:
Mayor Durnford made a motion to table matter until all councilmen
are ,present. Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. So ordered.
RECOMMENDATIONS and REPORTS
(a) City Administrator _ Ernest A. Thompson:
(1) Delivery of general obligation bonds to Taylor and Company at
Jeffries Banknote Co., Thursday, January 7, 1965.
(2) Reiterated need for Director of Finance. City Administrator to
prepare list of duties.
(b) City Attorney - John H. Dawson:
(1) Submitted drafts of proposed a gn ordinance to councilmen.
(2) Will proceed with condemnation proceedings at next regular meeting.
(c) Director of Public Works - T. J. Meadows:
Related receipt of change order #1 to Weardco Corp. T. J. Meadows
recommends approval.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to approve change order #1 and
authorize Director of Public Works and Mayor to sign same. Councilman
Olivares seconded the motion and it canted unanimously. So ordered.
(d) City Engineer - Jack Y. Kubota:
(1) Recommendation of Technical Staff regarding San Diego Gas &
Electric Co. sewer connection fee; total amount of $1,542.00.
Councilman Chermak made a motion to accept the recommendation
of the Technical Staff Committee and that San Diego Gas & Electric
Co., be notified of said action.
(R) Mission Inn Motel planned to be completed and ready for Summer trade.
(e) Councilman Olivares related that Ron Birtcher is his recommendation
for replacement of Milt Pepin to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Durnford appointed Ron Birtcher to the Planning Commission
to fill vacancy of Milt Pepin.
Mr. Birtcher to be notified by letter of his appointment.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 P. M.
Erniot 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 11th day of January, 1965.
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