75-1217_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingDECEMBER 17, 1975
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Weathers at 7:02 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by
Father Martin, Old Mission Church.
ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEN PRESENT: James K. Weathers, Mayor
John B. Sweeney, Mayor pro tem
Councilman Roy L. Byrnes
Councilman Yvon O. Heckscher
Councilman Douglas B. Nash
COUNCILMEN ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; William D. Murphy,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer; George Lohnes, Associate
Civil Engineer; David J. Smith, Director of Planning; Tom Baker,
Recreation Coordinator; James S. Okazaki, City Attorney; Mary Ann
Hanover, City Clerk.
MT NTITRS
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Sweeney
and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of November 26, 1975, be approved as submitted.
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Byrnes
and unanimously carried that all resolutions and ordinances be
read by title only.
BIDS. CONTRACTS. AGREEMENTS
1. EL CAMINO REAL PARK FUNDING -
EXTENSION OF CITY -COUNTY AGREEMENT
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Administrative Services regarding the
Agreement between the City and the County of Orange for the
improvement of El Camino Real Park (formerly known as Long
Park). Due to delays in obtaining agreement with the State
for its one-third share of the funding of the park improvements,
it is -necessary that the Agreement with the County be extended
beyond its expiration date of December, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to approve the extension of
the Agreement between the City and the County of Orange to
June 30, 1976. Staff is directed to communicate the need
for this extension to the appropriate County representatives.
2. BUILDING AND SAFETY CONTRACT SERVICES -
AGREE'MENT WITII COUNTY OF ORANGE
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works advising that the County .
has reorganized its Depa.tment of Building and Safety by
merging it with the Environmental Management Agency. The
existing contract with I:he County for building inspection
services provides that excess revenues are refunded to the
City, with losses absorbed by the County. The County is pro-
posing; changes Co the :refund clauses in the contract whereby
either (1) the County retains all revenues and underwrites
all financial losses or (2) the City is refunded a17_ excess
revenues and assumes all financial burden,. The City Manager
advised that the County would provide firm cost figures in
the near future.
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18 It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
Byrnes and unanimously carried that staff be directed to
investigate the feasibility of building inspection services
being provided by an organization other than the County
Environmental Management Agcnoy; such services to be com-
pared with the services presently provided by the County.
3. RECREATION PROGRAM - SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR'S AGREEMENT
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Recreation Coordinator forwarding copies of a
proposed agreement with instructors for self-sustaining
recreation classes as directed by the City Council on
December 3, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Byrnes and unanimously carried that Paragraph 7, regarding
accident liability, be stricken from the Agreement; and,
Paragraph 8, as set forth in the City Attorney's memorandum
of December 13, 1975, be substituted for the existing
Paragraph 8 of the Agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
.Heckscher and unanimously carried to approve the Special
Instructor's Agreement for self-sustaining recreation pro-
grams, as amended, to authorize the City Manager to make
final approval of each program and to execute each Agreement.
4. REJECTION OF BIDS - 60" PARK MOWER (PUBLIC WORKS)
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Administrative Assistant forwarding the results of
bids received on December 5, 1975, for the 60" park mower,
as approved in the 1975-76 fiscal budget.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to reject all bids received and
to authorize staff to re-advertize.
5. DEL OBISPO STREET MEDIAN STRIP - EXTENSION OF TIME
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works recommending that the
starting date for construction of the Del Obispo Street
median strip between Camino Capistrano and the railroad
tracks be delayed until after the holiday period in order to
minimize traffic disruption.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to approve Change Order No. 1
which provides for a thirty-five calendar day time extension
for the completion of the Del Obispo Street Median Project
by D. W. Contracting Company.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. GENERAL PLAN - AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND
NO. 4 OF THE
General Plan Amendment No. 1;
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of'Planning forwarding the recommendation
of the Planning Commission that General Plan Amendment No. 1.
be adopted as set forth in Planning Ce,iirission Resolution
No. PC 75-12-2-1. Commission Chairman Phillip Schwartze
addressed the Council and advised that Commission members
were unanimous in their approval of the proposed Amendment.
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Mayor Weathers advised that each of the four items included
in the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 75-1 would be
considered separately and requested that those persons
wishing to address the Council on specific items do so at
the time those items are announced.
Item No. 1 A change from 2.0 (General Open Space) to
4.1 (Quasi -Industrial) on Assessor's Parcel
No. 675-083-01 located at the northeast
corner of Via Serra. and Camino Capistrano
(Marsden).
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Weathers
declared the Public Hearing open on the proposed adoption
of General Plan Amendment No. 1 and inquired if anyone in
the audience wished to address the Council on Item No. 1 of
the proposed Amendment.
Mr. Ralph Marsden, 35261 Beach Road, Capistrano Beach, owner
of the property in question, addressed the Council to request
approval of this item and also presented a letter dated
December 17, 1975) in support of his request.
There being no one else in the audience wishing to address
the Council on this matter, Mayor Weathers declared the
Public Hearing closed with regard to Item No. 1.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that Item No. 1 of General
Plan Amendment No. 75-1 be approved, as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
Item No. 2 A change from 1.1 (Very Low Density Residential)
to 1.2 (Low Density Residential) on Assessor's
Parcel No. 649-082-19, -20, -21, and a portion
of 649-091-11, located in an area bounded by
Paseo de la Paz, Del Obispo Street, Aguacate
Road, and the west City limits (Duque, Moore,
English).
Mayor Weathers declared the Public Hearing open with regard
to Item No. 2 of the proposed Amendment and the following
persons addressed the Councils
1. Sid Shanklen, representing Mrs. Duque, regarding property
at the southwest corner of Sacarama and Aguacate, to
request zoning of two units per acre;
2. Don Moore, 31781 Aguacate Road, San Juan Capistrano,
commented regarding lack of notice from the City at the
time of General Plan discussions; rezoning, and'in Favor
of two -unit per acre zoning;
3. Larry English, 26455 Calle Reynalda, in favor of 1/2
acre zoning.
There being no one else wishing to address the Council,
Mayor Weathers declared the Public Hearing closed with regard
to Item No. 2.
It was moved by Councilman Nash and seconded by Councilman
Byrnes that Item No. 2 of General Plan Amendment No. 75-1
be approved, as recommended by the Planning Commission; the
item is amended to read ". . . and a portion of 619-091-11,
located in . . ." The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Byrnes, Nash, Heckscher and Mayor
Weathers
NOES: Councilman Sweeney
ABSENT: None
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of action at this time and
three opportunities for
Mr. Moore requested a dei'crral
was advised that there would be
further amendments during 1976.
Item No. 3 The addition of equestrian trails to the
Equestrian and Hiking Trail System of the
Parks and Recreation Element of the General
Plan (requirements t'or future developments).
Mayor weathers declared the Public Hearing open with regard
to Item No. 3 of the proposed Amendment; and, there being no
one wishing to address the Council on this matter, declared
the Public Hearing closed on Item No. 3.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that Item No. 3 of General
Plan Amendment No. 75-1 be approved, as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
Item No. 4 Designation of slide areas as moderate risk
areas on the Geotechnical Land Use Capabilities
Map in the Seismic Safety Element;
Combining of Junipero Serra and Horno Roads
into a single corridor and deletion of all
other roads which traverse the property in
the Circulation Element;
Land use designations and guidelines as set
forth in Exhibit No. 2 of Planning Commission
Resolution No. 75-12-2-1 on Assessor's
Parcel Nos. 124-240-80, -84, and -85, easterly
of the existing Mission Hills Ranch develop-
ment. (Royal Street, Inc., Mission Hills
Ranch, Inc.)
A. Environmental Impact Report on Item No. 4, General Plan
Mayor weathers declared the Public Hearing open on the
Environmental Impact Report for Item No. 4 and inquired
if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council.
John Connelly, 26862 Canyon Crest Road, addressed the
Council in opposition to any construction on ridgelines.
Dr. Michael Berns, 26921 Canyon Crest Road, addressed
the Council regarding the adequacy of the Environmental
Impact Report as it relates to biological items, plant
and animal life. He also questioned the qualifications
of an employee of the consultant who peL-formed portions
of the surveys. He read a letter dated December 16, 1975,
from Philip w. Rundel, Associate Professor of Ecology
and Evolution, University of California, Irvine, and
presented it to the Council. Dr. Berns also provided infor-
mation on the white-tailed kite, which inhabits the area.
Ed llaworth, planning consultant for Mission Hills Ranca,
Inc., addressed the Council regarding procedures for assess-
ing impact relative to wildlife and vegetation.
There being no one else wishing to address the Council,
Mayor weathers declared the Public Hearing cicsed on the
Environmental Impact Report.
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Council discussion ensued, and it was moved by Councilman
Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Nash and unanimously
carried to find that the Environmental Impact Report
submitted for Generat Plan Amendment No. 75-1, Item No. 4
(Mission Hills Ranch) is adequate, incorporating the
continents of Dr. Berns; the EIR has been submitted for
information only and its acceptance is not to be construed
as concurrence with all the data provided within it, or
as being favorable or unfavorable to the project.
B. Item No. 4 of General Plan Amendment No. 75-1
Mayor Weathers declared the Public Hearing open with
regard to Item No. 4 of the proposed Amendment and
inquired if anyone wished to address the Council on this
matter. The following residents of Mission Iiills Ranch
addressed the Council in opposition to the request of
Mission Hills Ranch, Inc.:
1. Dr. ]Michael Berns read a petition signed by approxi-
mately 907v of the residents of Mission Hills Ranch
and presented the petition to the City Council;
2. John Connelly.
Written communications were received from Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Baumgartner, 26852 Canyon Crest Road; and Bruce
D. Church, 26851 Canyon Crest Road.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 9:30 P.M. and reconvened at 9:50 P.M. for
continuation of the Public Hearing.
Planning Commissioner Schwartze addressed the Council
with General Plan background information and discussed
access routes to the proposed development.
Justus Gilfillan, 4300 Campus Drive, Newport Beach,
representing Mission Hills Ranch, Inc., proposed that
Council consideration of this matter be continued to the
next regular Council meeting which is scheduled for
January 7, 1976. Mayor Weathers explained the
ramifications of continuing the matter into 1976..
The following residents of Mission Hills Ranch addressed
the Council to request that the matter be completed at
this time rather than continued:
1. John Connelly
2. Ken Crosby
3. Jack H. Kulp
4. Frederick Fox
5. Michael Wisetrack
There being no one else wishing to address the Council,
Mayor Weathers declared the Public IIearing closed with
regard to Item No. 4 of General Plan Amendment No. 75-1.
Council consideration of Item No. 4 ensued with discussion
of available open space, ridgeline preservation, circula-
tion and access.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that Item No. 4 of
General Plan Amendment No. 75-1 be approved, as recom-
mended by the Planning Commission.
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RESOLUTION NO. 75-12-17-1: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 75-I. - A RESOLUTION OF Tib.' CI',PY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF ",'IIT'; CITY OI'' SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
DESIGNATED AS AMENDMENT NO. 75-1
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 75-12,47--1
be adopted based upon the .findings and recommendations of
the planning Commission.
HOUR 01' ADJOURNMENT
The hour of 11:00 o'clock P.M. having arrived, it was the consensus
of the Council to continue with the Agenda at this time, rather
than continuing the meeting to the following Wednesday.(Christmas ^�
Eve), as provided by Resolution No. 75-3-5--6.
2. REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE, AND RESULTS OF OUESTIONNAIRE -
STORER CABLE TV, INC._
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
frau the Director of Administrative Services providing back-
ground information regarding the request of Storer Cable TV,
Inc., for a rate increase from $6.00 to $6.75 per month per
residential unit.
Mayor Weathers declared the Public Hearing of September 3,
1975, re -opened and inquired if anyone in the audience wished
to address the Council on this matter.
Mr. Rick Mai -dock, Manager of Storer Cable TV, addressed the
Council to urge the granting of the increase.
There being no one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor
Weathers declared the Public Hearing closed with the right
to re -open at any time.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Nash and seconded
by Councilman Heckscher to grant no increase pending the
results of the rewriting of the City's cable television
ordinances and franchises by the consultant, Cable Dynamics,
Inc.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes to amend the above motion
to provide for a rate increase when the results of the Cable
Dynamics study are known and evaluated by the Council. -
Councilman Byrnes then withdrew the proposed amendment to
the motion, and the motion to deny the increase carried
unanimously.
3. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT - SECOND YEAR PROGRAM
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Planning providing background information
and procedures for malting application for funds of the second
year program of the Housing and Community Development Act.
Mayor Weathers declared the Public Hearing open and inquired.
if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council on
this matter. There being no response, the Public Hearing
was closed with the right to re -open at any time.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council-
man Sweeney to direct sta°f to prepare an application for
$50,000 second year funding throught:he Housing and Community
Development Act; the funds to be designated to the Los Rios
Precise Plan Area. Tiie motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, Byrnes, Heckscher and
Mayor Weathers
NOE?S: Councilman Nash
ABSENT: none
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION PROGRAM - PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE
Mrs. Marilyn Williams, 29931 Camino Capistrano, addressed the
Council and advised that the map included with informational
material pertaining to the proposed Agricultural Preservation
Program is unclear. She also stated that the information
provided is inadequate with regard to the percentage of the
City's land area which would he eligible for the Program,
the total cost of the Program, and the length of time the
Program would continue.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. SUBDIVISION TRACTS 8319 AND 8087 - REQUEST FOR RELEASE
OF BUILDING PERMITS (IIEREDITII COMPANY)
Council received copies of a letter dated November 21, 1975,
from Eddy Meredith requesting that the existing ban on the
issuance of building permits for Tracts 8319 and 8087 be
rescinded. It was the consensus of the Council that no
action be taken on the request at this time.
2. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION PROGRAM
(BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION)
Council received copies of a letter dated November 20, 1975,
from Manuel Perez, Director of Governmental Affairs for the
Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of
California, Inc., urging that the proposed Agricultural
Preservation Program be financed by the passage of a bond
issue rather than property taxes. Mayor Weathers directed
that the letter be received and filed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Heckscher
and unanimously carried to accept the staff recommendations with
regard to the following Consent Calendar items:
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
The List of Demands dated December 17, 1975, Warrants Nos.
6212 through 6313, inclusive, and 1911 Act Account Warrants
Nos. 0169 and 0170, in the total amount of $224,771.59, were
approved as submitted.
2. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2 AND
DECEIi-R9 1975
The Report of actions taken by the Planning Commission at
their meetings of December 2 and 9, 1975, was received for
information.
3. REPORT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION ACTIONS FOR
DECEMBER 2, 1975
The Report of actions taken by the Cultural Heritage Commis-
sion at their meeting of December 2, 1975, was received for
information.
4. REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION PERMIT -
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF ORANGE, COUNTY, 2/20/76 - 3/1/76
The request received from the Girl Scout Council of Orange
County for permission to solicit for funds within the City
from I'ebruary 20 to March 1, 1976, for their annual Girl
Scout Cookie Sale, is approved contingent upon receipt of a
completed Solicitation Application Form.
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LOF WiWllN VOTIIR s li L6 - 1%x'3 /76
The request received from the League of women Voters of the
Capistrano Bay Area for permission to solicit for funds
,:vithin tl?e City from January 16 to January 23, 1976, is
approved contingent upon receipt of a completed Solicitation
Application form.
6. CITY 'T'REASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS_OF 11/30/75
The City Treasurer's Report of Investa;?ents :for the period
ended November 30, 1975, was received for information.
7. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF 1911 ACT DELINQUENCIES AS OF
The City Treasurer's Report of 1911 Act delinquent bonds as
of December S, 1975, was received for information.
INSTALLATION OF SPEAKER SYSTEM - CITY BALL
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Administrative Services forwarding a
proposal from Foster -Barker Sound Systems providing for the
installation of a speaker system in the lobby of the City Hall
and in various administrative offices at a total cost of $275.0.0.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes and seconded by Councilman
Sweeney to approve the installation of six ceiling speakers at
a cost of $275.00. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, Byrnes, Nash and Mayor
Weathers
NOES: Councilman IIeckscher
ABSENT: None
SUBDIVISIONS AND ANNEXATIONS
1. TRACT NO. 5657 - RELEASE OF MONUMENT BONDS (C, MICHAEL, INC.)
Council received copies of a report from the Director of
Public Works forwarding a letter dated November 17, 1975,
from Raab & Boyer Engineering Company, advising that monu-
mentation on Tract 5657 h•as been completed.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to accept the monumentation
for Tract No. 5657 and to authorize the release of Bond No.
1061191 dated October 4, 1973, as posted by Surety Company
of the Pacific.
2. APPROV
TIVE TRACT MAP 9030, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Planning forwarding location maps for
Tentative Tract 9030 off the Ortega Highway. Councilman Byrnes
advised that lie would refrain from addressing this subject.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Councilman
Nash that Tentative Tract 9030 be approved as recommended by
the Planning Commission, subject to the conditions contained
in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 75-12-16-4. The notion
carried by the following tiote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, Nash, Heckscher and Mayor
Weathers
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Byrnes
ABSENT: None
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3. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP POR DIVISION OF LAND 75-7 -
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Planning forwarding a location map and
copies of Planning Commission Resolution regarding the
proposed division of approximately 24 acres of land off
Avenida Saca.rama into four parcels.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried that Tentative Parcel Nap 75-7.be
approved as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to
the conditions contained in Planning Commission Resolution
No. PC 75-12-16-2.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
CITY MANAGER
1. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - CITY PRIORITIES
Council received copies of memoranda dated December 17, 1975,
from the City Manager regarding the initial List.of City
Priorities as proposed by the City Manager, City Clerk,
Director of Administrative Services, Director of Planning,
Director of Public works, Recreation Coordinator, and
Sheriff's Department.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried that an Adjourned Regular
Council Meeting be set for Monday, December 29, 1975, at
7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber for a work session for
Council consideration of the List of Priorities.
CITY CLERK
1. MARCH 2 1976 MUNICIPAL ELECTION - BALLOT ARGUMENTS
Council received copies of a .report dated December 17,
from the City Clerk forwarding copies of Proposition A
the four Opinion Questions relating to agriculture, as
approved by the City Council on December 3, 1975, and
re4uesting clarification with regard to the acceptance
Arguments for the ballot.
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It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to determine that the Proposi-
tion and the Opinion Questions are to be treated as one
measure and that one Argument for and one Argument against
will be placed on the March 2, 1976, municipal ballot.
CITY COUNCIL
1. MARCH 2. 1976. MUNICIPAL ELECTION -
Councilman Sweeney stated that in his opinion there were
inconsistencies between the proposed ballot measure and the
Program Statement which would be used as an implementation
guideline if the ballot measure is approved 'by the voters.
IIe stated that the Program Statement is focused on agricul-
ture and does not include the "Open Space Areas for Resource
Conservation and Production" as shown in the Open Space and
Conservation Element of the General Plan which are now
included in the body of Proposition A.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Mayor
Weathers that the existing Program Statement be rescinded
and that the Program Statement be returned to the Planning
Department for review of a statement that would more
accu.ral.ely reflect the "Open Space Areas for Resource
Conservation and Production" of the General. Plan, particularly
as shown on Pale 23 of the General Plan. The motion carried
by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, IIeckschor and Mayor Weathers
NOES: Councilmen Byrnes and Nash
ABSENT: None
The amended Program Statement is to be returned to the City
Council at the meeting of December 29, 1975, for consideration.
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1. TAXICAB PERMITS - E%TENSION
(CAPISTRANO CAB CO. AND COURTESY CAB)
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Administrative Services advising that
the permits for Capistrano Cab Company and Courtesy Cab
will expire on December 31, 1975, as directed by Council on
February 5, 1975. .
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that the permits for
Capistrano Cab Company and Courtesy Cab be extended through
December 31, 1976. The conditions of approval of February 5,
1975, are to be met, including City business license fees
and insurance requirements.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
1. PROPOSED VACATION
[TION OF DEL OBISPC
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works providing background
information on the proposed street vacation, including maps
showing the relationship of the property to adjacent property,
bike trails, and projected roadway expansion. It has been
clarified that Mr. Falklam would have access from his
property to Del Obispo Street across the northerly half of
the area in question if a bike rest stop were constructed.
Mr: Falklam addressed the Council in opposition to a vaca-
tion of any portion of the property.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to retain the subject
property within the right-of-way of Del Obispo Street until
such time as ultimate utilization of the property is
determined.
2. REFUSE --PROPOSED CITY RECYCLING CENTER
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works advising that the lease
agreement between the City and World Repair, Inc., will
expire December 31, 1975, and that the company has not made
application for renewal of the lease. The recycling center
is Located on City property behind the administration
building. Mr. Walter Jobson, President of World Repair, has
authorized the City to assume control of the assets and
equipment at the site.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to authorize the study of a
recycling operation, inclLtding costs and functions of a
City -sponsored program.
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CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
1. OFFICIAL CITY TRUE (CALIFORNIA SYCAMORE
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Council received copies of a report caated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Administrative Services regarding the
request of San Juan Beautiful that the California sycamore
be named as the official City tree. The Cultural Heritage
Commission and the Parks.and Recreation Commission both concur
in the request.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Sweeney
and unanimously carried that the California sycamore be named as
the official City tree since it is native to the community and
the majority of "landmark" trees in the City are California
sycamores.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
1. TRAFFIC CONTROL - AMERICAN FREEDOM TRAIN VISIT
Council received copies of a report dated December 17, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works, regarding provisions for
traffic control during the visit of the American Freedom
Train on January 19 and 20, 1976, as recommended by the
Traffic and Transportation Comunission.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to approve the following street
closures, one-way traffic flows, and parking restrictions:
(a) Street closures: Verdugo; Los Rios; Yorba; and
Camino Capistrano between Ortega Highway and
Forster.
(b) One-way traffic flow: Southbound, El Camino Real
between Ortega Highway and Forster;
Westbound, Forster Street;
Southbound, Camino Capistrano between Forster and
Del Obispo Streets.
(c) Restricted parking areas on both sides: Ortega
Highway between Camino Capistrano and El Camino
Real; E1 Camino Real between Ortega and Forster
Street; Camino Capistrano between Forster and Del
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COUNCIL REMARKS
1. BI-LINGUAI. PROGRAM - SAN JUAN SCHOOL
Mayor Weathers advised that he had attended a meeting at San
Juan School regarding the Spanish/English program being
conducted by the School and advised that funding of the
program may be withdrawn.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-12--17-2: BILINGUAL EDUCATION - A RESOLUTION
OF TILE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CONTINUING FEDERAL BI -LINGUAL EDUCA-
TIONAL PROGRAM
It was moved by Mayor Weathers, seconded by Councilman
Byrnes and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 75-12-17-2
be adopted. Copies of tele Resolution are to be forwarded to
State Legislators and to those agencies designated by the
School Board.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed to executive session at 12:05 A.M „ December 18,
1975, and reconvened at 12:22 A.M.
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VISION TRACTS 8319 AND 8087_- ALTO CAPISTRANO -
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Byrnes and unanimously carried to authorize the issuance of up
to thirty building permits within the Meredith Company Tracts,
those permits to be within areas other than the previously
defined traffic study area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:25 A.M., December 18, 1975, to the next
meeting date of Monday, December 29, 1975, at 7:00 P.M. in the
City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY ANN VER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
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