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JUNE 11, 1980
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
San Juan Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor
Hausdorfer at 7:05 P.M., in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor
Phillip R. Schwartze, Mayor pro tem
Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
James F. Thorpe, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; E. Phillip Hale,
Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services;
William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Thomas Baker,
Director of Recreation; Tom Tomlinson, Associate Planner; James S.
Okazaki, City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk.
ADVERTISING SIGNS - STEAMER LANES (MADIGAN)
(25) Mayor Hausdorfer requested discussion of this item, due to
continuing violations of the City sign ordinance. On
June 4th the Council had authorized relocation of a wall -
mounted sign to a free-standing location on a temporary
basis, pending consideration by the Planning Commission.
The authorization was granted with the understanding that
all other signs in violation would be removed. Since that
time, additional signs have been placed for varying periods
of time. Councilman Thorpe requested that any proposed new
sign regulations include provisions for approval of advertising
signs to be contingent upon compliance with all regulations;
otherwise, such approval would be immediately cancelled.
Councilman Friess concurred and advised that additional
wording had been added to the temporary sign.
It was moved by Councilman Friess, that due to the problems
that have been created from signs being moved around, the
Council will no longer allow Mr. Madigan the flexibility
previously allowed; and, as of this meeting, should any
other signs other than the sand -blasted wood sign currently
serving as a free-standing sign appear, then that sign must
immediately be replaced back to its original position as a
wall -mounted sign and no other signs will be allowed until
the Planning Commission addresses the sign program. Councilman
Thorpe seconded the motion with the clarification that, in
effect, an amendment is being made to the June 4th action
which gave Mr. Madigan permission to display the sign on a
temporary basis; and, that permission is contingent upon no
other signs appearing. Therefore, Mr. Madigan will be in
violation of City codes if any other signs appear or if the
sign in question is moved; if violations occur, staff is
authorized to issue citations, and the temporary permission
to use the wood sign as a free-standing sign will be revoked.
The motion then carried unanimously.
Mr. Madigan appeared before the Council later in the evening.
Council reiterated their concerns and earlier action, and
Mr. Madigan stated he is preparing a sign application for
submission to the Planning Commission and that no unauthorized
signs would appear. The proposed review of City sign regulations
was then discussed and Mr. Madigan offered his assistance.
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1980-85 FISCAL BUDGET PRESENTATION
(24) The City Manager advised that the budget as presented is a
draft document only and that written recommendations will
be provided prior to June 25th on means of reducing the
shortfall. Mr. Mocalis advised that the Chamber of Commerce
budget request will be forthcoming and, if Council wishes to
continue consultant aviation services, the sum of $6,600
should be added to the City Council Specialized Account.
The Director of Administrative Services advised that the
draft budget represents a deficit of $661,200. Mr. Hale
then reviewed the Budget Summary pages and the possible
effects of Article 13(b) of the State Constitution and
Assembly Bill 8.
Councilman Thorpe noted that the 5 -year budget projections
are of assistance in planning future actions; noted changes
in laws pertaining to mobile homes and suggested that fee
revenues be phased out. Councilman Friess noted that he
expects the adopted budget to be a balanced document not
exceeding anticipated revenues. Mayor Hausdorfer commented
that staff and Council Members should list capital projects
by priority. Councilman Thorpe noted that downtown
improvement is not included in the budget and that a
determination should be made on its inclusion.
COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE AIDE
(32) Councilman Schwartze introduced his legislative aide, Wilson
Buckner.
EXECUTIVE SESS
Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:20 p.m., the City Clerk
being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:08 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of
Wednesday, June 18, 1980, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council
Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY ANNNOVER, CITY CLERK
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