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78-0215_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting312 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. MT NiFI`F.S 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. -1- 2/15/78 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. -2- 2/15/78 314 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. 7 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 -3- 2/15/78 315 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: -4- 2/15/78 F 316 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. .97 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. -5- 2/15/78 317 (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 r_n Ti VXT (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. -6- 2/15/78 318 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 -7- 2/15/78 319 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 1 - 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. -8- 2/15/78 320 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 -9- 2/15/78 321 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. -10- 2/15/78 2 322 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. -11- 2/15/78 323 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 -12- 2/15/78