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FEBRUARY 15, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor Heckscher at
7:05 P.M., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Father Ernest Sillers,
St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Yvon O. Heckscher, Mayor
Kenneth E. Friess, Mayor pro tem
Richard D. McDowell, Councilman
Douglas B. Nash, Councilman
John B. Sweeney, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: John O'Sullivan, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Administrative Services; William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works/
City Engineer; Thomas G. Merrell, Director of Community Planning and
Development; James S Okazaki, City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover, City
Clerk.
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Regular Meeting of February 1, 1978:
It was moved by Councilman Nash and seconded by Councilman Sweeney
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1978, be
approved with correction of a typographical error on Page 4 to
". Parcel 5-A ." The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Nash and
Friess
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Heckscher
ABSENT: None
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Nash and seconded by Councilman Sweeney
that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Nash
and Mayor Heckscher
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Heckscher advised the members of the audience that the public
hearing on the Los Rios Precise Plan will be heard at 8:30 P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. OSO CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
(80) Bill Bathgate, 29643 Camino Capistrano, addressed the Council
and read excerpts from the Open Space Conservation Element
of the General Plan and Minutes of the January 30, 1978,
meeting of the Agricultural Preservation Committee. Those
items refer to incentives for continuation of agriculture
production and flood control. Mr. Bathgate asked what measures
would be taken to correct flood control problems.
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There was a consensus of the Council that the Director of
Public Works prepare a report as soon as possible on the status
of Oso Creek flood control. The report is to include the
magniture of corrective measures, costs, position of the
County, peak storm flows, routine erosion, origination of
flow, whether the amount of flow is higher than was antici-
pated when construction above Oso Creek was designed, and
possibility of tax re -assessment due to loss of top soil.
2. STREET SWEEPING SIGNS - CAPISTRANO VILLAS
(25) Roy Aalbu, 26561 Calle Santa Barbara, requested affirmative —
action by the Council with regard to sweeping the streets in the
Capistrano Villas area. The item appears later on the Agenda.
3. DOWNTOWN STUDY COMMITTEE
(68) Larry Buchheim, 32012 Avenida Evita, addressed the Council
on behalf of the Committee Members and Chairman Natalie
Mitchell and requested that a work session be scheduled
with Council and Committee Members for discussion of a
report on the CHNMB/Halprin and Associates Study.
There was a consensus of the Council that a meeting be
scheduled for Saturday, February 25, 1978, at 11:00 A.M.
4. REPORT ON CALLE RICARDO ACCESS TO
BEAR BRAND RANCH (TRACT 9390)
(85) Don Markowski, 32022 Paseo de Alessandro, questioned the traffic
counts which appear in the report listed later on the Agenda.
5. TOWN HALL ASSOCIATION REPORT
(61) Charles Buck, 27081 Mission Hills Drive, presented copies of
a report entitled "San Juan Capistrano: 1974-78" prepared by
Town Hall Association, Inc., and dated February, 1978. In
response to Councilman Sweeney, Mr. Buck advised that the
Association would supply a copy of their incorporation papers.
6. EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION REPRESENTATION
(23) Milton Long, 28333 Ortega Highway, Member of the Equestrian
Commission, advised that he was in attendance to answer any
questions regarding recommendations made by the Commission.
LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS -
TRACT 8087, MEREDITH/CRAIG DEVELOPMENT
(85) Councilman Friess advised that a meeting had been held with
Alto Capistrano homeowners and staff members with regard to
landscaping deficiencies within Tract 8087.
With the consensus of the Council, Mayor Heckscher directed
that a complete report be prepared for the next Council meeting
setting forth landscape deficiencies and legal action avail-
able to the City.
Councilman Sweeney was excused from the meeting at 7:42 P.M.
6. REQUEST FOR ZONE CHANGE/CODE AMENDMENT FOR FAMILY
(55) Joseph Collier, Jr., addressed the Council in support of a
request for a code change to allow a private vocational -
primary school on property currently zoned commercial/office
located at 34000 Via de Agua. Copies of a letter dated
February 9, 1978, from Mr. and Mrs. Collier were presented.
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There was a consensus of the Council that the Planning
Commission be authorized to commence public hearings on
an amendment to the Land Use Management Code.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. PASEO TERRAZA DRAINAGE (SPELIO)
(80) The letter dated January 27, 1978, from Mrs. Peter N. Spelio,
5157 Rubio Avenue, Encino 91436, regarding drainage problems
on Paseo Terraza, was referred to the Director of Public Works
' for reply.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPROVAL OF DIVISION OF LAND 77-9 (DUNN)
(85) Proposal:
Approval of a subdivision of a 2.2 -acre parcel into 2 residential
lots:l.l and 1.0 -acres; a .1 -acre parcel to be conveyed to
an adjacent parcel. The property is located south of Calle
Ricardo at the terminus of a private road extension of Via
de Linda known as Cook Lane.
Applicant:
Michael D. and Ronna K. Dunn, 6541 Glen Drive, Huntington
Beach 92647.
Written Communications:
1) Report dated February 15, 1978, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development forwarding the
recommendation of approval made by the Planning
Commission at their meeting of December 13, 1977.
Public Hearing:
' Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Heckscher
declared the Public Hearing open on the Tentative Parcel Map
for Division of Land 77-9 and inquired if anyone in the audience
wished to address the Council. There being no response, the
Hearing was closed.
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Approval of Division of Land 77-9:
It was moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by Councilman
Friess that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2-15-1 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
DIVISION OF LAND 77-9 DUNN - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR
DIVISION OF LAND 77-9, A PROPOSAL TO CREATE THREE
PARCELS FROM ONE 2.19 -ACRE PARCEL - TWO 1+ ACRE PARCELS
AND ONE 0.1+ ACRE PARCEL, NOT A BUILDABLE SITE, TO BE
CONVEYED TO AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Nash and
Mayor Heckscher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney
2. SWALLOWS DAY RODEO - RE &EST WIRAWN
CAPISTRANO VALLEY HORS EMENS ASTHDSOCIATION)
(61) Council received copies of a report dated February 15, 1978,
from the Director of Public Works advising that the request
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for permission to conduct a rodeo has been withdrawn by the
Horsemens Association due to inability to raise sufficient
funds.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given, Mayor Heckscher declared the Public
Hearing open and inquired if anyone in the audience wished
to address the Council. There being no response, the Hearing
was closed.
ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 351
(55) The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in
order. Further reading of all ordinances had been waived
earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman McDowell
and seconded by Councilman Nash that the following Ordinance
be adopted as introduced in February 1, 1978:
ORDINANCE NO. 351, PERMITTING BINGO GAMES -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING BINGO GAMES IN THE CITY
FOR BENEFIT OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Nash and
Mayor Heckscher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney
2. APPOINTMENTS AND TERMS OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS —
(67) The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in
order. Further reading of all ordinances had been waived
earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman McDowell
and seconded by Mayor Heckscher that the following Ordinance
be adopted:
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 321 AND
PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, AND ESTABLISHING THEIR
TERMS OF OFFICE
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman McDowell and Mayor Heckscher
NOES: Councilmen Friess and Nash
ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney
RESOLUTIONS
1. SUPPORTING "EL CAMINO" TRAIN SERVICE
(88) It was moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by Councilman
Nash that the following Resolution be adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO. 78-2-15-27 "EL CAMINO" TRAIN SERVICE -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE "EL
CAMINO" TRAIN SERVICE
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Nash and
Mayor Heckscher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney
The Resolution is in support of a new Amtrak train service
between Los Angeles and San Diego with stops in San Juan
Capistrano which commenced on February 14th. The train has
been scheduled to accommodate persons working in Los Angeles;
the service will be provided for a 6 -month test period to
determine the success of the program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by Councilman Nash
that the staff recommendations be accepted for the following items
listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Nash and
Mayor Heckscher
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
(41) The List of Demands dated February 15, 1978, Warrants Nos. 13372
through 13499, inclusive, in the total amount of $333,543.06,
is approved as submitted.
2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
AS OF JANUARY 31, 1978
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of January 31,
1978, is approved as submitted.
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OF 1911 ACT BOND
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of 1911 Act Bond Delinquencies
as of January 31, 1978, is approved as submitted.
4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF FUND CASH BALANCES
AS OF NOVEMBER 31, 1977
(41) The City Treasurer's Summary Statement of Fund Cash Balances
for the ten-month period ending November 30, 1977, is approved
as submitted.
5. REPORT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1978
(23) The Report of Actions taken by the Cultural Heritage Commission
at its regular meeting of February 7, 1978, is ordered received
and filed.
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(74) The contract for 1978 weed abatement services is awarded to
the sole bidder, B. E. Taylor Company, 14811 Jefferson Street,
Midway City 92655, at the unit prices shown in the report
dated February 15, 1978, from the Director of Public Works.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of
the City and the City Clerk to attest thereto.
7. RESOLUTION MODIFYING PUBLIC WORKS SEWER
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
(25) The following Resolution is adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2-15-3. PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION _
STANDARDS MODIFICATION - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
MODIFYING THE PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS BY
ESTABLISHING SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
ORDINANCE NO. 349; STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
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(36) The following Resolution is adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2-15-4, COMMENDING RAYMOND A. GREEN -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING TRAFFIC AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER RAYMOND A. GREEN
Mr. Green has submitted his resignation effective February 1,
1978, due to a pending move to another locality.
9. REPORT ON GRADING AND DRAINAGE
CONDITIONS, LOT 36, TRACT 8087 (JOVANOVIC)
(85) City Staff, County Building and Safety, Meredith Development
Company and property owners are to resolve the drainage
problems on Lot 36, Tract 8087, caused by lack of landscaping
and maintenance on Lot 37, all as set forth in the report
dated February 15, 1978, from the Director of Public Works.
10. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PLANS AND SPEC
(23) The contract between the City and Melvyn Green and Associates,
Inc., for architectural research and preparation of plans and
specifications for restoration of the Parra Adobe is approved
at a cost not to exceed $5,200. Maurer Development Company
will provide one-half of the funds for the consultant. The City
Manager is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of
the City and the City Clerk to attest thereto.
11. CALL FOR B
(79) Staff is authorized to advertise and receive bids for the
modification to the digester gas piping at the J. B. Latham
Wastewater Reclamation Facility. It is proposed that a gas
scrubber be used in cleaning methane gas produced in the
digesters in order to increase efficiency and decrease
maintenance.
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12. CALL FOR BIDS FOR CALLE ARROYO SEWERLINE
(79) Staff is authorized to advertise for bids for the construction
of a sewer system in Calle Arroyo. The estimated $55,000
construction cost is set forth in the fiscal budget Sewer
Enterprise Fund.
13. APPLICATION AND CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURIES (HARRIS)
(35) The Application to Present Claim pursuant to Section 911.6
' of the Government Code presented by Eugene B. Watson, Attorney
at Law, on behalf of Arlean Harris is granted since Ms. Harris
was allegedly a minor at the time a previous Claim was presented.
The Claim for injuries in the amount of $100,000 is denied and
referred to the City's insurance carrier, Dan Gorman Insurance.
' REPORT ON CALLE RICARDO ACCESS TO
BEAR BRAND RANCH (TRACT 9390)
(85) Council received copies of a report dated February 15, 1978,
from the Director of Public Works providing an analysis of
access for the Bear Brand Ranch development and the total
numbers of vehicles using residential streets. Mr. Murphy
advised that a further report will be forthcoming on alter-
natives for Calle Ricardo including grading impacts and
intersection designs. Council requested that the report
include the units proposed for the Rogers, Cook and Hobbs
properties and a tabulation of all lots which will feed into
Calle Ricardo with traffic potential.
It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried that the Report be received and
filed.
BEAR BRAND RANCH, TRACT 9390
(85) Council discussed the action taken at the meeting of February 1,
1978; i.e., (1) approval of a concept of access to the Bear
Brand Ranch development as recommended by the Study Committee
report of January 4, 1978; and, (2) a request that the developer
make changes to the tract map and seek approval of those changes
from the County. Councilman Nash advised that a split vote
had resulted from a motion which included authorization for
City staff to begin negotiations with the property owners on
the matter of annexation of the entire tract, and direction
that no action be taken to actually grant access until further
action by the City Council.
Authorization for Discussion of Annexation of Tract 9390:
It was moved by Councilman Nash and seconded by Councilman
Friess that City staff be authorized to discuss the matter
of annexation of Tract 9390 with the developer; and, that no
further action be taken on this matter until the 2 items
approved by the City Council at the meeting of February 1,
1978, and the matter of annexation are dealt with. The
motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Nash and Mayor Heckscher
NOES: Councilman McDowell
' ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney
Mr. Tucker of the law firm of Hackett & Tucker, 250 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach 92660, representing Robert Hill,
the developer of the property, spoke from the audience in
opposition to the above action being taken at the present
time. Council Members affirmed that approval of access
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through three City streets is conditioned upon appropriate measures
subject to theCity's control insofar as additional access outside
of Tract 9390 is concerned.
SUBDIVISIONS AND ANNEXATIONS
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- REPORT
(85) Council received copies of a report dated February 15, 1978,
from the Director of Community Planning and Development advising
that the proposed Mogan annexation was approved by the Local
Agency Formation Commission at their meeting of January 11,
1978, with the condition that two additional properties be
included within the annexation area in order to avoid creation of
a small pocket of unincorporated territory. Those properties
are owned by L. M. Lashbrook and G. A. Mansell; and, staff
is advised that those owners are opposed to inclusion of
their property within the proposed annexation.
Councilman Sweeney returned to the meeting at 8:27 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman McDowell that consideration of the
matter be continued until after the March 7th election and
seating of new Council Members. There was no second to the
motion.
Initiation of Annexation Proceedings:
It was moved by Councilman Friess and seconded by Councilman
Nash that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2-15-5. INITIATION OF ANNEXATION
(MOGAN) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS THE
"MOGAN ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Nash and
Mayor Heckscher
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Sweeney
ABSENT: None
The Resolution sets a Public Hearing for Wednesday, April 5,
1978, to receive protests on the proposed annexation.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:35 P.M. and reconvened at 8:52 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
1. APPROVAL OF LOS RIOS PRECISE PLA
(23) This Public Hearing was continued from the Council Meeting
of February 1, 1978.
Proposal:
Acceptance of the Environmental Impact Report and adoption
of the Los Rios Precise Plan. The Plan includes Land Use,
Circulation, Housing, and Park/Bazaar Elements for the 40 -acre
area of the Los Rios Special District.
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Written Communications:
(1) Report dated February 1, 1978, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development forwarding the
recommendations made by the Planning Commission at
its meeting of January 10, 1978. The Commission
recommends approval of the EIR and Precise Plan,
preparation of an economic analysis, and formation
of the Los Rios Review Committee.
(2) Report dated February 9, 1978, from the Director of
' Community Planning and Development advising that the
following items have been incorporated into the
applicable sections of the Los Rios Precise Plan:
(a) Action taken on February 1, 1978, on the
request of the Del Obispo Land Corporation
for uses and development standards;
(b) Revisions to the district regulations requested
by Claudia Hirsch.
(3) Los Rios Precise Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report
dated December, 1977, prepared by WESTEC Services,
Incorporated, 180 East Main Street, Suite 120, Tustin 92680;
(4) Los Rios Precise Plan prepared by The Arroyo Group,
17848 Skypark Circle, Irvine 92707.
Public Hearing:
Notice of Continuation of Public Hearing having been given as
required by law, Mayor Heckscher declared the Public Hearing
open on the Los Rios Precise Plan and Environmental Impact
Report. The following persons responded:
(1) Larry Tucker, Attorney at Law, representing Claudia
' Hirsch, owner of the property at 31661 Los Rios Street.
Mr. Tucker stated that he is satisfied with the clarifi-
cation that his client's requests are included in the
Precise Plan.
There being no further response, the Public Hearing was closed.
The Public Hearing was then re -opened, and the following
persons responded:
(1) Janet Boucher, Member of the Cultural Heritage Commission,
noted that separation of in-house commercial use from
the bazaar concept could be important.
There being no further response, the Public Hearing was closed.
The Director of Community Planning and Development advised that
if the bazaar concept is reconsidered, the commercial uses of
historic structures should also be reconsidered in order to
create economic incentives for preservation.
Councilman Friess noted his concerns that long-term tenants
of the area may be without housing during the transition period
and suggested that the City provide a counseling service to
help residents find interim housing within the community
while the Housing Corporation is being formed and structures
' are being built.
Acceptance of Environmental Impact Report:
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Friess and unanimously carried to determine that the Environ-
mental Impact Report prepared for the Los Rios Precise Plan is
adequate and note that the report has been submitted for
information only and that its acceptance is not to be
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construed as concurrence with all data provided within it
or as being favorable or unfavorable to the project.
Addition to Resolution Adopting Precise Plan:
There was a consensus of the Council that the following paragraph
be added to the Resolution adopting the Los Rios Precise Plan:
"WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that areas
such as the bazaar are subject to change in response
to new developments in the area of the Downtown
Plaza and Parking Study."
Addition to Precise Plan:
There was a consensus of the Council that the following
be added as the last sentence to the Housing Element,
Section 4, "Section 8 - Rental Assistance, Page 32:
"The City should institute counseling assistance to help
residents to remain in the community until housing in
Los Rios becomes available."
Adoption of Los Rios Precise Plan:
It was moved by Councilman Nash; seconded by Councilman
Sweeney that the following Resolution be adopted as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2-15-6, ADOPTION OF LOS RIOS
PRECISE PLAN - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE LOS RIOS PRECISE PLAN WHICH HAS BEEN PREPARED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 7, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 8, OF
THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Nash
and Mayor Heckscher
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Formation of Los Rios Review Committee:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Nash to authorize an amendment to Ordinance No. 321 to
include the formation of the Los Rios Review Committee.
Staff is directed to report at a later date on the exact
formation of the Committee.
Letters of Appreciation:
There was a consensus of the Council that the Director of
Community Planning and Development draft a letter for the
Mayor's signature expressing the City's gratitude for the
services rendered by the members of the Los Rios Steering
Committee and other participants in the formation of the
Precise Plan.
COMMISSIONS BOARDS, COMMITTEES
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TRUCK TRAFFIC CONDITIONS -
CAMINO CAPISTRANO
(87) Council received copies of a report dated February 15, 1978,
from the Director of Public Works regarding truck traffic on
Camino Capistrano from Junipero Serra to Del Obispo, as directed
by the City Council on January 4th. The Commission recommends
that no action be taken to restrict such traffic pending a
survey of the problem; and, that the survey be conducted by
the Downtown Plaza and Parking Study Committee in connection
with the service route study.
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It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the
Traffic and Transportation Commission and staff for guidelines
with regard to possible limitation on size and weight of
trucks and Vehicle Code limitations.
FOR "NO PARKING -
(25) Proposal:
' A request of the Capistrano Villas Homeowners Associations 1,
2 and 3 for installation of "No Parking - Street Sweeping"
signs with days and hours designated, increase in sweeper
service to two days each week, and additional Sheriff services
to enforce restricted parking.
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated February 15, 1978, from George Alvarez,
Commission Secretary, forwarding the recommendation
made by the Commission at its meeting of February 2,
1978, that the request be denied at this time since
restrictions cannot be enforced without added personnel
and expense.
(2) Copies of 25 pages of petitions containing approximately
270 signatures of residents of the Capistrano Villas in
support of the proposal.
Approval of Request:
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Sweeney
and unanimously carried to direct staff to prepare plans to
provide for sequence street sweeping in the area of the
Capistrano Villas and to install appropriate signs to control
parking in accordance with that plan.
' AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
1. REPORT ON TAX RELIEF FOR FARMERS
(23) Council received copies of a report dated February 15, 1978,
from the Agriculture Preservation Committee providing a brief
summary of the case of Mildred S. Myers vs the County of
Alameda which may prove beneficial to local farmers in
reducing tax assessments. A proposed letter for distribution
to local farmers was also forwarded.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Friess
and unanimously carried to authorize distribution of the letter
and related materials on the Myers case to the appropriate
farmland owners.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1.
LAND USE COORDINATOR DUTIES
(68)
Councilman McDowell acknowledged receipt of a report from the
Land Use Coordinator and noted that business license enforce-
ment had been part of the duties anticipated by the position.
Mr. McDowell noted that the City is losing revenue, that
outside businesses in the City should be controlled, and
licensing enforced.
2.
REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL SIGN REGULATIONS
(25)
Councilman McDowell suggested formation of a committee of
business people to work with the Planning Commission in
reviewing methods for bringing more commercial business to
the City, including review of the sign regulations.
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Mayor Heckscher suggested that the Chamber of Commerce or the
Commerical/Industrial Incentives Committee would be appropriate;
and, with the concurrence of the Council, requested that the
Assistant City Manager forward the suggestion to the Commercial/
Industrial Incentives Committee.
3. STORM DAMAGE CLEANUP -
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(36) Councilman Friess commended the Director of Public Works and
the members of the Public Works Department for their outstanding
efforts in clearing fallen trees and general cleanup in the
City as a result of the recent heavy rains.
COUNCIL ACTIONS _
1. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION VACANCY
(23) Councilman McDowell nominated Jerry Kaufman to fill the
vacancy on the Traffic and Transportation Commission. Mayor
Heckscher nominated Roger Ellis Lightholder, and Mr.
Lightholder addressed the Council. Councilman Sweeney
suggested that Mr. Kaufman should also have an opportunity
to address the Council. Councilman McDowell then withdrew
his nomination and suggested that the nominations be post-
poned until the new members of the City Council are seated
after the March 7th election. Council Members concurred with
the suggestion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:10 P.M., the City Clerk
being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 10:32 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF CARL ROMER
It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney
and unanimously carried that there being no further business before
the Council, the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carl Romer,
long-time resident and active community member who recently passed
away.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTEST:
TVON O~ HECKSCHER, MAYOR
MARY ANN NOVER, CITY CLERK
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