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JUNE 80 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
Beckscher at 7:08 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Yvon 0. Heckscher, Mayor
Kenneth E. Friess, Mayor pro tem
Richard D. McDowell, Councilman
Douglas B. Nash, Councilman
John B. Sweeney, Councilman
ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; John O'Sullivan,
Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services;
William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Thomas
G. Merrell, Director of Planning; James S. Okazaki, City Attorney;
Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. CAPISTRANO AIRPORT
(88) The following persons ardressed the Council in support of
retaining the airport use:
(1) Franklin Dimino, Attorney at Law, 501 Avenida Teresa,
San Clemente, representing Capistrano Flying Service
and pilots of the area.
(2) Tony DiGiovanni, 909 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente.
(3) Douglas Ayres, 25572 Purple Sage, Dana Point.
(4) C. H. Gallette, San Clemente.
(5) Chuck Mulseed, Dana Point;
presented a letter to Council Members.
(6) Ridgely Ryan, 31351 Los Cerritos.
(7) Kent Smith, Box 252, San Juan Capistrano.
(8) Mr. Swain, Paseo Barranca, San Juan Capistrano.
(9) Jack Fuller.
(10) Fred Roberts, 33242 ocean Hill, Dana Point.
(11) Mrs. Edward Adams, 25602 Mariner Drive, San Juan Capistrano.
(12) Richard Thome, Dana Point.
(13) Jay Willcox, airport operator.
Tim Ward, 33162 Via Mayoralso addressed the Council and
stated that the Airport has been scheduled for closure since
1969.
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7.3EITY. NAGER
1. REPORT_,ON AIRPORT OPERATION
(88) Council received copies of a report dated June 8, 1977, from
the City Manager setting forth considerations for a phase-out
program for the Capistrano Airport, as directed by Council
on June 1, 1977. The report cites transient aircraft,
multi -engine and large horsepower aircraft, commercial
activity, Capistrano Flying Service, locally -based aircraft,
alternate site for general aviation purposes, Ordinance 304
regulating Airport use, and security personnel.
The following written correspondence was received in support
of retaining the Airport operation:
(1) Letter dated June 7, 1977, from Richard Arabian, 919
Virginia Street, El Segundo 90245;
(2) Letter dated June 6, 1977, from Paul E. Hamilton,
Hamilton Aircraft, Inc., Chino 91710;
(3) Letter dated June 3, 1977, from William D. Hansen,
33052 Marina Vista, Dana Point 92629;
(4) Letter dated June 3,1977, from Hobart M. Proctor, 31872
Coast Highway, South Laguna 92677;
(5) Letter dat3d June 3, 1977, from Gregory V. Ruzicka, 912
Aleppo Street, Newport Beach 92660;
(6) Letter dated June 6, 1977, from Harry C. Schrey, 25881
Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
The following written correspondence was received in opposition
to retaining the Airport operation:
(1) Letter dated June 5, 1977, from Tim Ward, 33162 Via Mayor,
San Juan Capistrano 92675.
The City Manager made an oral report and advised that an
incidence of tampering with equipment had occurred at the
Airport on June 8th and was being investigated by the Sheriff's
Department. Mr. Mocalis further advised that: the Environmental
Review Board has taken the position that closure of the Airport
would have a negative impact; by Deed of Gift, the operators
of the Airport gave the runway and taxiways to the City; a
reversionary clause states that if the City revokes the general
aviation use, the land would revert back to the operators; if
the City rescinded the Conditional Use Permit or banned use by
the general public, the clause would become effective; the FAA
has determined that the runway length of 1900' is substandard;
the Flying Service has a good safety record; the City is in
litigation with regard to abatement of the existing billboard.
Council discussion of the report ensued, including such items
as the recommended phase-out of the Capistrano Flying Service by
September 8, 1977, and phase-out of the entire Airport operation
by June 8, 1978; use by multi -engine and high-powered aircraft;
use of the creekbed; availability of alternate sites; public
health and'safety and City liability; City personnel as security
guards. Councilman Sweeney suggested that the Flying Service be
allowed to continue until approximately March or April, 1978, or
to a period prior to the closure of the Airport and location of
an alternate site. Mayor Heckscher suggested that the follow-
ing items be considered: Establishment of a landing fee;
ptohibition of high risk commercial activities; closing down
of the Flying Service between Septcmber 8, 1977, and March 8,
1978; excluding use by twin engine aircraft; active seeking by
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the City of an alternate location within a reasonabAo
distance before June 8, 1978.
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It was the consensus of the Council that an Ordinance be
prepared and scheduled for introduction at the Council meeting
of June 2z, 1977.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 9:07 P.M. and reconvened at 9:26 P.M.
EQUESTRIAN COMMIS91ON
1. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
(23) Council received copies of the 11 applications received for
- appointment to the Equestrian Commission which was created
by adoption of Ordinance No. 321 on May 18, 1977.
It was moved by Councilman Friess; seconded by Councilman
Nash that the following persons be designated to constitute
the City's first Equestrian Commission: Ilse Byrnes, Diane
Starnes, Sue Fox, Victoria Penland, and Richard Zodnik. The
motion was subsequently amended and the following persons
were appointed to the Commission by unanimous vote:
(1) Ilse M. Byrnes, 28355 Ortega Highway;
(2) Diane L. Scarnes, 31492 Paseo Christina;
(3) Victoria M. Penland, 31908 Via el Rosario;
(4) Richard C. Zodnik, 31152 Calle Entradero.
Discussion ensued, and it was moved by Mayor Heckscher and
seconded by Councilman Friess that Ronald E. Lais be appointed
as a non -equestrian representative. The second to the motion was
subsequently withdrawn.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Councilman
Friess to appoint the following person as the fifth member of
the Commission,
Susan C. Fox, 30162 Branding Iron Road.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess and Nash
NOES: Mayor Heckscher
ABSENT: None
Mayor Heckscher noted that his vote was in the negative since he
is not acquainted with Mrs. Fox and felt there should be a
representative of other than equestrian interests on the Commis-
sion.
The appointments will be -effective an June 17, 1977; the first
Equestrian Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 27,
1977, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER HALLAN
(62) Council received copies of the 19 applications on file for
appointment to fill the vacancy existing on the Parks and
Recreation Commission due to the resignation of Robert Youngren.
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It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
Friess and unanimously carried that Duane J. HkIlan, 28062 Calls
San Remo, be appointed to serve on the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 1977-82 FISCAL BUDGET
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Heckscher
declared the Public Hearing open on the proposed budget for
the fiscal years 1977-82 and inquired if anyonn in the audience
wished to address the Council. The following persons responded:
(1) Marilyn Williams, President, Capistrano Community Affairs
Council, 25952 Ave. Mariposa, presented a letter dated
June 7, 1977. Mrs. Willisms urged that� for the benefit
of the public, the budget document be prepared so that all
revenues and all anticipated expenditures are shown in a
single format and that priorities be established for the
Unfunded Capital Improvements listed.
There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor
Heckscher declared the Public Hearing continued to the meeting
of Wednesday, June 22, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council
Chamber.
1977-82 FISCAL BUDGET REVIEW
1. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS
Council reviewed the proposed budgets for the City Council,
City Manager, and City Clerk.
City Clerk's Department:
The City blanYger -advised that the major changes are the transfer
of the Business License function from the Office of the City
Clerk to the Planning Department and the proposed addition of
a Deputy City Clerk position.
It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to authorize advertising for the
position of Deputy City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:15 P.M. to the next regular meeting date of Wednesday,
June 15, 1977, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY ANY, OVER$ CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
tVON 0. HECKSCHER, MAYOR
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