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MAY 110 1977
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
Heckscher at 7:08 P.M, in the City Council Chamber, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Yvon 0. Hecks-her, Mayor
Kenneth E. Friess, Mayor pro tem
Richard D. McDowell, Councilman
John B. Sweeney, Councilman
ABSENT- Douglas B. Nash, Councilman
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; John O'Sullivan,
Director of Administrative Services/Assistant City Manager;
George M. Lohnes, Assistant City Engineer; Tom Baker, Recreation
Coordinator; Ann McGowan, Sr. Recreation Leader; Mary Ann Hanover,
City Clerk,
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
(34) Mayor Heckscher advised that during a recent community trip
sponsored by the City of Tijuana, Mexico, and the Department
of Tourism, he had been presented with a 'Key to the City"
and a plaque from Tijuana/Agua Caliente. Mayor Heckscher
presented the items and requested that the City Manager
initiate a procedure for the appropriate display of such
expressions of goodwill, City proclamations, etc.
LAND USE MANAGEMENT CODE - INDEX
(55) Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 10, 1977,
addressed to the Director of Planning, from the City Clerk
regarding the possible preparation of an interim index for
the Land Use Management Code by California Code Service, the
company preparing the Municipal Code. The cost of a detailed
index, not including "Uses Permitted in Districts," would be
from $800 to $1,000. With the consensus of the Council, Mayor
fleckscher directed that the City Clerk discuss the matter with
the Director of Planning and with the codification company
and report back to Council on the additional cost of including
the "Uses Permitted,".additional time involved in preparation,
added volume, and benefit to be gained to the users of the index.
IMPROVEMENTS TO RAILROAD PASSENGER FACILITIES
(88) Council received copies of a letter dated May 9, 1977, from the
State Department of Transportation regarding Senate Bill 1879
which provides $350,000 to improve passenger facilities along
the Los Angeles -San Diego transportation corridor. The Transit
Branch of the Department is requesting information regarding
any proposals the City may have for station facilities and
financial participation in improvements.
With the consensus of the Council, Mayor Heckscher directed
that the City Manager report further on the possibility of
City participation in the funding program, including any
limitations on the use of such funds. Councilman Sweeney
suggested that the report include the impact of tourism on
City revenues as it relates to the downtown area and that
consideration be given to the establishment of another depot
facility connected with a downtown parking area and promotion
of railway -oriented trips for vacationers. The information
is to be related to the Commercial/Industrial Incentives
Committee.
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INTRODUCTIONS
The City Manager introduced Ms. Rebecca Casares, newly -appointed
reporter representing the Daily Sun -Post newspaper.
REVIEW OF 1977-82 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
(24) The City Manager advised that budget discussion would include
the Recreation Program and the Sewer Enterprise Fund. The
Planning Department budget will be considered on May 25th.
1. RECREATION PROGRAM
Council commenced their consideration of the Recreation Progral.-
Budget. The City Manager advised that the Capistrano Unified
School District will increase its funding of Community Service
Tax monies from $4800 to $6000 per year at a rate of $2 per
student. The City would relieve the schools of the administra-
tive burden of providing recreation programs. Council noted
that if the School District will no longer be providing
recreation programs, the City should receive a greater share
of the funds allocated to that purpose. A program is also
being discussed whereby the City would provide staffing for
the Capistrano Bay Parks and Recreation District. Council
members noted their concerns with providing such services at
a facility located outside of the City.
Tom Baker, Recreation Coordinator, made an oral presentation
of the proposed budget commencing at Page 49 and continuing
through Page 59. Council discussed proposed recreation and
office uses for the Hot Springs Dance Hall building and grant
funds which may be available for improvements, senior citizen
programs, recreation and cultural needs of the Mexican -American
population, the proposed aquatic program at Dana Hills High
School, personnel salary increases, and the proposal for a
full time Recreation Department.
Councilman Sweeney requested that a report be submitted on
mileage reimbursement, including the total number of City
employees involved.
Councilman Sweeney requested that a report be submitted on
the possibility of recovering recreation costs by use of
commercial advertising in recreation brochures, including
the experience of other cities. Mayor Heckscher noted that
San Clemente High School and Saddleback Community College
both have training programs and equipment for printing and
suggested the departments be contacted.
Council members reiterated their concerns with the City taking
over the School District recreation programs since State
guidelines for the use of the Community Service Tax funds may
change.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:57 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M.
2. SLIVER ENTERPRISE FUND
The Director of Administrative Services made an oral presenta-
tion of the proposed Sewer Enterprise Fund budget commencing
with Page 130 and continuing through Page 140. Mayor Heckscher
requested receipt of justification for the following capital
outlay itmes listed on P ge 137: microscope, automatic
sampler, gas purifiek, steam clenner, and froth spray motor.
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3. BUDGET MEMORANDUM
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 11, 1977,
from Councilman McDowell setting forth recommendations and
suggestions for procedures for budget review. Councilman
Sweeney noted that he supports the establishment of priorities
for each capital outlay project, funding of a Summer Youth
v,mployment Program, and study of a parking district for the
downtown area. Mr. Sweeney stated that a parking study
report had been done several years ago and should be reviewed.
Mayor Heckscher noted that he is in favor of an off-street
parking study and that the Commercial/Tndustrial Incentives
Committee is addressing the subject; and, that he favors
landscaped median dividers due to the beauty and character
added to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:08 P.M. to the next regular meeting date of
Wednesday, May 18, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
OVER,- -CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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