65-0308_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of San Juan Capistrano
MARCH 8, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:32
P. M., by Mayor Don Durnford.
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: William A.
Bathgate, Carl E. Buchheim, Edward S. Chermak, Antonio M. (Tony) Olivares
and Don Durnford. Councilmen absent were: None.
The minutes of the meeting dated February 23, 1965, were approved
as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a) Letter from K. Sparkuhl, M.D.:
Requesting extension of time period to March 15, 1965, for demolition
of the "old hotel" building.
Councilman Chermak made a motion that said extension request be
granted subject to the posting of a performance bond in the amount
of $10,000 with the City for completion of the demolition by midnight,
March 15, 1965. Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion and it
carried by a majority vote. Councilman Bathgate abstained from voting.
(b) First Southern Baptist Church - LUV 64-111:
Referred to "Unfinished Business", Item No. (g).
(c) South Coast Engineering Service - RZ 64_105 - Johnson:
Referred to "Unfinished Business", Item No. (h).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Bill Webb requested the exclusive right for sale of fireworks for
American Legion Post 721 in 1965 in compliance with State and County Safety
Regulations for site within the corporate limits of San Juan Capistrano.
Councilman Olivares made a motion to permit the request under the
same conditions as the preceding year. Councilman Buchheim seconded the
motion and it carried by a unanimous vote. So ordered.
Mr. Dean Hess and Mr. Jamison presented their protests to the speed
of gravel trucks on Ortega Highway.
Discussion was held.
3-8-640
The City is to make another protest to the appropriate agencies regarding
this problem.
Mayor Durnford appointed Mr. Hess, Chairman of a Committee to examine
the police problem within the City. Mr. Hess to appoint his own committee
members.
It was also suggested that the individual citizens make written
protests to the appropriate authorities.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report for the mnnth of February, 1965, was submitted
by the City Treasurer, Alice M. Ross.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to accept and file the treasurer's
report for the month of February, 1965. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Chermak and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
(a) Reports:
(1) Tentative Tract Map 5869 (Town & Country);
Secretary gave report from the Planning Commission regarding
the above item.
(b) Recommendations:
(1) Via California Annexation:
The Planning Commission recommends said annexation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a) Val Verde sewer connection:
Continued until next regular meeting.
(b) Val Verde RZ 64-104:
Continued until next regular meeting.
(c) Carter sign - City Attorney:
To meet with Attorney for Carter Sign Company, Tuesday, March 9, 1965.
"FIFTEEN MINUTE RECESS" .............
(d) Val Verde sign variance 65-101:
Mayor Durnford stated that if negotiations turned out favorably
with Carter Sign Company, he would call a "Special Meeting" to
consider LUV 65-101.
(e) Director of Finance - Resolution - City Attorney:
Councilman Buchheim, Bathgate and Olivares to serve on a committee
3—%'-6jo�
to review proposed resolution and consider the matter of license col-
lection.
(f) Jack Kent Cook, Inc, d/b/a American Cablevision Co., franchise request:
Mr. Wayne Hauser presented the proposal of the applicant.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to direct the City Attorney
to draft the appropriate resolution granting a non-exclusive franchise
to Jack Kent Cook, Inc., d/b/a American Cablevision Co. Councilman
Buchheim seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
Councilman Bathgate offered a resolution entitled, "A Resolution
ordering publication of notice inviting bids for a non-exclusive
franchise for the construction, installation and operation of tele-
vision reception and transmission system." The resolution was passed,
approved and adopted by a unanimous vote.
(g) First Southern Baptist Church - Land Use Variance No. 64-111:
Councilman Buchheim made a motion to grant said variance subject
to the following conditions:
1. That dedication of necessary on-site and off-site improvements
plus drainage easements shall be dedicated to the City or
jurisdictional agency.
2. That all on-site and off-site improvements to include street, water,
sewer plus drainage shall be constructed to City or jurisdictional
agency standards and improvement plans and specifications as
required, shall be approved by the City Engineer or respective
jurisdictional agency.
3. That until such time as the City Municipal Sewer System becomes
available for connection, a temporary on-site sewer facility is
authorized for the proposed use, subject to the approval of the
Orange County Health Department.
4. That Del Obispo is designated a primary street under the City's
adopted Master Plan of Streets and Highways, and that the eastern
292 feet fronting on said street within 52 feet of centerline shall
be improved in accordance with City Standards. Any future expansion
of use on said property shall cause full improvements for all
property fronting on or adjacent to Del Obispo.
5. That domestic water shall be furnished by Orange County Waterworks
District No. 4.
Councilman Olivares seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
So ordered.
(h) RZ 64-1o5 - Johnson:
Discussion was held.
Councilman Bathgate made a motion to uphold the previous decision
by the council denying said RZ 64-105. Councilman Chermak seconded
the motion and it carried by a majority vote. Councilman Olivares
voted "No". Councilman Buchheim disqualified himself.
(i) Business license inspector - duties and responsibilities:
Matter continued for possible incorporation in Director of Finance
duties.
NEW BUSINESS
(a) Purchase of a four -drawer fire file - authorization:
Councilman Chermak made a motion to authorize the purchase of
a four -drawer fire file. Councilman Buchheim seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. So ordered.
RECOMMENDATIONS and REPORTS
(a) City Administrator - Ernest A. Thompson:
(1) Gave report on Annual City Manager's Meeting in Sacramento.
(2) Orange County League of Cities - Executive Meeting notice.
(b) City Attorney - John H. Dawson:
(1) Submitted complaint regarding Assessment District No. 64-1 for
Mayor's verification.
(2) Has had discussion with Southern Counties Gas Company regarding
easements for land outfall and Assessment District No. 64-1.
(c) Director of Public Works - T. J. Meadows:
(1) Water Pollution Control Facility construction progressing nicely.
(2) Work to begin soon on land outfall.
(3) Suggested that council might be interested in trip out to the
barge in the area of the ocean outfall.
(d) City Engineer - Jack Y. Kubota:
(1) Drainage Study submitted to the Council for their study.
(2) Construction not yet started on Kol_Bet Tract No. 5733•
(e) Councilman Bathgate:
(1) Questioned progress of Cook agreements. City Attorney submitted
agreement to the City Clerk at meeting.
3 -8-6J�
A Q'I
(2) Questioned guide paddle placement on Camino Capistrano. City
Engineer gave explanation.
(f) Councilman Buchheim suggested that the City Administrator call the
Library District and request information on the progress of the library
in the City.
(g) Mayor Durnford related discussion with Mr. Devers, accountant for the
Mission, regarding an increase in rent for the City Hall building.
City Administrator to review finances and determine feasibility
of possible increase in rent. Also, directed to submit a letter to
the Mission thanking them for their generosity and notifying them of
current action.
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 P. M. until 10:00 A. M., Friday,
March 12, 1965.
E est 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 8th day of March,
1965•
3-8-6.f
F