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76-0414_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingAYES; Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell and Friess NOES: Mayor Nash ABSENT: Councilman Heckscher DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 1. ROUTE "E", ALTO CAPISTRANO - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (87) Council received copies of a report dated April 7, 1976, from the Director of Planning forwarding copies of the Environmental Impact Report prepared on the proposed Route "E" in the Alto Capistrano area. The report has been accepted as a draft document by the Environmental Review Board. 123 The Director of Planning made an oral report and advised that it is staff's recommendation that the project be with- drawn from consideration in General Plan Amendment 76-1 since the construction of Route "E" will not provide a sub- stantial reduction of traffic volumes on Via de Agua; and, the extensive alteration to a protected ridgeline and the overall massive landform alteration are in direct conflict with the General Plan and its policies. The design indi- cates that only 25% of the traffic in the area would be diverted from Via de Agua, and the conclusion is that traffic would probably increase due to additional subdivision con- struction. Staff further recommends that efforts to reduce the traffic by means of additional access be continued. Councilman Heckscher joined the meeting at 7:25 P.M. Councilman Sweeney noted that, aside from the traffic situ- ation, the proposed Route "E" would provide an alternate access during emergencies, a park site would be acquired, and a retention basin installed. He also noted that -some action should be taken to alleviate the isolation of the residents of Alto Capistrano. Councilman McDowell concurred that there are benefits to be derived from the construction of Route "E." Councilman Friess cited the need for a secondary route and suggested a road just below the cut face north of development on Avenida Calita; he is opposed to Route "E" due to the amount of earth to be moved and due to the subsequent development. He also suggested that the contractors' work day be rescheduled to alleviate traffic noise in the early morning hours. Mayor Nash suggested that a Window Hill route be reconsidered. Councilman Heckscher suggested it would be appropriate to re -study the re-routing of traffic within the existing sub- division, since it has been determined that both Route "E" and Route "D" are not feasible. mayor Nash noted that the EIR did not address the problem of traffic that would be generated by future projects landlocked by Via de Agua. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried that after review, the EIR for Route "E" is accepted as adequate. It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried to withdraw the Route "E' project from further consideration in General Plan Amend- ment 76-1. It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried to initiate as a part of General Plan Amendment 76-2 an amendment to the General Plan which would provide for an alternate access to the Alto Capistrano area. -2- 4/14/76 Councilman Sweeney suggested that the park site and drainage basin should be incorporated into consideration of alternate access. Mayor Nash directed that the Alto Capistrano Study Committee be reformed with the following members: Gary Hausdorfer, and Patrick Timmins of the Alto Capistrano Association; the Director of Public Works; the Director of Planning; the Mayor, and anyone interested in serving. The meeting is to be scheduled for early next week. 2. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-2 (46) Council received copies of a report dated April 7, 1976, from the Director of Planning forwarding five petitions for General Plan Amendment 76-2, as provided by Section 2.1.2 of the Land Use Management Code. The Director of Planning advised that a request had been received from petitioners of the McCracken Hill area that consideration of their item be held over until the regular meeting of April 21, 1976. The other four items are to be considered at this time; and,the Director of Planning briefly outlined each of the requests. Council discussed the proposed amendment to the Circulation Amendment, and it was clarified that Council is being requested to authorize staff and the Commission to proceed with hearings relative to a change in the Element with the intent of defining the planning criteria by means of a master plan of streets and highways. Councilman Sweeney stepped down from the dais and addressed the Council as a resident applicant for DL 76-1 and DL 76-2 (McCracken Hill). He inquired if the petition, which is to be included in General Plan Amendment 76-2, would have an adverse effect on the division of land proposal under the existing General Plan and land use. The Director of Planning advised that there would have to be a zone change in order to conform with the General Plan. Petition for Change in Land Use Designation (McCracken Hill): The petition is a request for a change in land use designa- tion from 1.2 Residential, two units per acre (Maximum) to Residential, one unit per 1-1/2 acre (Maximum) for property on the east side of Interstate 5 at Forster Ranch Road known as "McCracken Hill." Since the lowest residential density maximum provided by the General Plan is one unit per acre4 the change to be considered would be to 1.1 Residential. It was moved by Councilman Friess and seconded by Mayor Nash to include the peition for a change in the land use designa- tion for the area known as McCracken Hill within General Plan Amendment 76-2. The inclusion of this petition in the General Plan Amendment is not an indication of an intent to approve the petition; it is a verification that the item will be reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council. There was no vote on the motion. Councilman Heckscher suggested that since a request had been received to continue consideration of this matter until the meeting of April 21st, it would be appropriate to continue the item until that time. It was moved by Mayor Nash and seconded by Councilman Heckscher that the matter be tabled until the next Council, meeting of Wednesday, April 21, 1976. The motion carried by the following vote: -3- 4/14/76 AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Heckscher and 25 Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney Councilman Sweeney retuned to the dais. It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Iieckscher and unanimously carried to initiate General Plan Amendment No. 76-2, including the following items: a. Petition for Change in Land Use Designation (Duque) The petition is a request for a change in land use designation from 1.1 Residential, one unit per acre (Maximum) to two units per acre for property located on the west side of Aguacate Road opposite Calle Roberto. The petitioner is Sidney Shankland on behalf of Mrs. Henry Duque. The inclusion of this petition in the General Plan Amendment is not an indication of an intent to approve the petition; it is a verification that the item will be reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council. b. Petition for Change in Land Use Designation (Swanner) The petition is a request for a change in land use designation from 2.7 Recreation Commercial to 4.1 Quasi -Industrial for property located at the southeast corner of Rancho Viejo Road and Mission Hills Drive. The petitioner is Randy Williams on behalf of Elizabeth, Roger, and John Swanner. The inclusion of this petition in the General Plan Amendment is not an indication of an intent to approve the petition; it is a verification that the item will be reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council. C. Proposed Amendment to the Parks and Recreation Element This is a City -initiated amendment for the purpose of re -writing portions of the Element on parks and acquisition. The amendment was originally included in General Plan Amendment 76-1, but deferred to Amendment 76-2. The inclusion of this petition in the General Plan --�, Amendment is not an indication of an intent to approve the petition; it is a verification that the item will be reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Proposed Amendment to the Circulation Element This is a City -initiated amendment for the purpose of determining whether or not a master plan of streets and highways should be addressed. The amendment was originally I ncluded in General Plan Amendment 76-1, but deferred to Amendment 76-2. It was moved by Mayor Nash, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to include the Circulation Element in General Plan Amendment 76-2 for the purpose of addressing guidelines, including a study of Junipero Serra Road and Alipaz Street. The inclusion of this petition in the General Plan Amend- ment is not an indication of an intent to approve the petition; it is a verification that the item will be reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council. -4- 4/14/76 RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 8:50 P.M and reconvened at 9:08 P.M. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER 1. ROUTE D, ALTO CAPISTRANO AREA - DISCONTINUANCE (87) Council received copies of a report dated April 7, 1976, from the Director of Public Works regarding the feasibility of access to the Meredith Tract over Window Hill in order to alleviate traffic problems in the existing Alto Capistrano residential area. The geology report has indi- cated the presence of an earth fault in the area which would preclude improvements being made as contemplated. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried to approve the discon- tinuance of further work on Window Hill, return the $5,000 deposit held by the City to Glendale Federal, and to authorize the City Attorney to halt the condemnation proceedings for access from Via California to the Glendale Federal property; the Director of Public Works is authorized and directed to inform Glendale Federal of the action taken by the City Council. 2. SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES - APPROVAL OF INCREASE (80) Council received copies of a report dated April 7, 1976, from the Director of Public Works forwarding copies of Resolution No. 65-6-14-2 which provides that sewer connec- tion charges will be increased at the rate of $25.00 per unit on the first day of July of each year, unless the City Council waives such increase prior to May 31 of each year. Mayor Nash directed that the provision for sewer connection charge increases be placed on the "To Do List" for review and recommendation by the Public Works staff. Councilman Friess commented that the increases appeared arbitrary. The Director of Public Works advised that the City's participation in the ocean outfall is paid by sewer hook up fees and that the cost of the outfall has almost doubled over the past year and one half. Councilman Heckscher suggested the establishment of a relationship between the fees and what the fees cover. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council- man McDowell to receive and file the staff report, thereby increasing the sewer connection fee to $325.00. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Heckscher and Mayor Nash NOES: Councilman Friess ABSENT: None 3. EARTH STORAGE - CAMINO LAS RAMBLAS AT INTERSTATE 5 (74) Council received copies of a report dated April 7, 1976, from the Director of Public Works providing a recapitulation of events since the August 9, 1973, conditional approval of a permit to allow the storage of fill material on a parcel of land located at the northeast corner of Camino Las Ramblas at Interstate 5 until August 1, 1975. On August 20, 19759 the Council granted an extension of time to August 1, 1976s for the earth storage provided plans were approved and permits obtained for earth removal and site restoration- prior estorationprior to April 1, 1976. -57 4/14/76 12'7 Council also received copies of a letter dated March 16, 1976, from Morris Misbin. The preliminary Environmental Impact Report and the grading plan have been submitted, but are not as yet approved. Staff has suggested that a 6 -month extension of the conditions be granted so that a proper presentation of proposed plans and the Environmental Impact Report may be made. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Council- man McDowell to authorize the administrative extension of all provisions of the agreement, not to exceed six months, so that a proper presentation may be made before the City Council. The motion failed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney and McDowell NOES: Councilmen Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash ABSENT: None Mrs. Charles Buell, 33905 Calle Acordarse, addressed the Council in opposition to any extension of time for the permit. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Councilman Friess that the proposed extension of the provisions of the permit to allow storage of fill material on the parcel on the northeast corner of Camino Las Ramblas at Interstate 5 be denied. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash NOES: Councilmen Sweeney and McDowell ABSENT: None 4. PROPOSED SIGNS FOR BIKE TRAILS (25) Council received copies of a report dated April 7, 19769 from the Director of Public Works regarding available signs for motorcycle and firearm control, as requested by the Council on March 17, 1976. Various control signs were on display for Council consideration. The Director of Public Works advised that six "Trail Rules" and five "Warning" signs received from the Orange County Flood Control District have been posted. Council directed that signs be posted on City -owned lots in the area of the Mission Bell Ranch tract, and the report was ordered received and filed. Mrs. James Allen, 33292 Via Mayor, addressed the Council in favor of the sign posting. CULTURAL HERITAGE CO11MISSION 1. RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER HALLAN (23) Council received copies of a report dated April 7, 1976, from the City Manager forwarding a letter dated March 24, 1976, from Pamela Hallan submitting her resignation as a member of the Cultural Heritage Commission. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted. -6- 4/14/76 PARKS AND RECREATION 1: PROPOSED NAMr.i'ARK SITE KNOWN AS "CONFLUENCE PARK" (62) Counc'_1-•"--eived copies of a report dated April 7, 1976, ..e Director of Public Works forwarding the recommends - tion of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the area south of the City Hall facilities at the confluence of Trabuco Creek and San Juan Creek be officially named "Descano Park." Council suggested that the name of the park site should reflect the City's heritage, the creekside location, or the fact that it is adjacent to the bike trail. Mayor Nash directed that the naming of the park site be referred back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for reconsideration; suggestions for names are to be solicited from the Cultural Heritage Commission. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. ROOF SIGN - EL ADOBE RESTAURANT (25) It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council- man McDowell to reconsider the action taken by Council earlier in the meeting in referring the E1 Adobe Restaurant roof sign back to the Planning Commission and the Architec- tural Review Board. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess and Heckscher NOES: Mayor .Nash ABSENT: None The City Manager advised that the sign proposed by the representatives of the E1 Adobe would be a roof -mounted, wooden sign with exterior lighting; the size of the pro-. posed sign would be larger than provided for in the Land Use Management Code. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council- man Sweeney that the sign proposed by the applicant be approved, subject to the conditions articulated by the Architectural Review Board in. connection with the prior submittal of a sign of different dimensions but similar characteristics; the area of the sign is not to exceed 55 square feet. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess and Heckscher NOES: Mayor Nash ABSENT: None 2. ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL - IMPOUNDING OF HORSES (57) Councilman Friess noted that when horses are impounded in the City by Orange County Animal Control officers, they are transported to the County facilities in Santa Ana. He suggested that arrangements be made to retain the horses at a local stable. The City Manager suggested that the County might consider contracting with a local stable for impound- ing purposes. -7- 4/14/76 3. PROPOSED SIGNS RE TRESPASS ON'PVATE PROPERTY 12 V (25) Councilman Friess suggested the initiation of a public information program aimed 'toward horseback riders and motorcyclists who trespass on private property and disturb agriculture. He requested that the City Attorney present a brief opinion on trespass and its consequences. The City Manager advised that the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion is in the process of formulating an equestrian sub- committee and that their charge is being developed at the present time. 4. PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM (62) Councilman McDowell commended Tom Baker, Recreation Coordin- ator,for the manner in which the Saturday registration for the Summer Recreation Program is being handled. 5. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF LAND BY CITY (73) Councilman Sweeney referred to a letter dated April 4, 1976, from Louis A. Center setting forth a proposal that the City purchase approximately 1600 acres of land presently owned by Glendale Federal Savings & Loan, including the San Juan Hills Golf Course. Mr. Sweeney suggested the proposal be placed on the April 21 Agenda for consideration. He also suggested the formation of a citizens' committee to study the proposal. Mayor Nash directed that the matter be placed on the City Council Agenda of May 5, 1976, for discussion. 5. CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE AIDES (32) Councilman Sweeney inquired into the status of Council Members hiring Legislative Aides for special projects. The City Attorney advised that there is no legal problem with the hiring practice. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:47 P.M. for the purpose of discussion appointments to City Boards and Commis- sions, and reconvened at 12:21 A.M., April 15, 1976. APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER (41) Mayor Nash directed that arrangements be made for interviews with applicants for the position of City Treasurer to be held on Tuesday, April 20, 1976, at 5:00 P.M. APPOINTMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL (23) Mayor Nash directed that the appointees and applicants for these positions be promptly notified of the following Council actions: 1. ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-15-1: APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW (23) It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that the following persons be appointed to the Architectural Board of Review: Fran Frost Michael Imlay. Phyllis Shainman August Rudel -8- 4/14/76 Time and Place of, r; -cin s; Mayor Nash (11j ­ .d that the meetings Board of u-'-� :vv be rescheduledso that hei.' on .e first and third Tuesday of 7:n-0 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. CULTURAL HERITAGE CO!1MISSION ON NO. 76-4-15-2: APPOI of the Architectural the meetings are every month at THE HERITAUE UUI'61511�alUA - A riGaVLUllvly yr 111u ..lit THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION (23) It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that the following persons be appointed to the Cultural Heritage Commission: Mary Jane Forster Natalie Mitchell Eugenie (Carmen) Oyharzabal Les Remmers Anne Schauwecker Janet L. Boucher Maria Browne 3. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-15-3: APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (23) It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that the following persons be appointed to the.Parks and Recreation Commission: Marvin Broder Jill Clark Brett Shears Bob Youngren Barbara Jean Neal 4. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-15-4: APPOI 1UMM1001VA - A RAaVLU11VP1 Vl ln6 1.111 1.VUAY AL VL 1nG 1.111 OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (67) It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that the following persons be appointed to the Planning Commission. Robert Davies George Riley Phil Schwartze Phyllis Shainman Richard Wyndhamsmith Time and Place of Meetings: Mayor Nash directed that the meetings of the Planning Commis- sion be rescheduled so that the regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. 5. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-15-5: APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION -9- 4/14/76 (87) It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that the following persons be appointed to the Traffic and Transportion Commission: Dorothy Denham Jerry Lugo John D. Taylor James K. Weathers Wyatt T. Hart ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 A.M., April 15, 1976, to the next regular meeting date of Wednesday, April 21, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. Respectfully submitted, MARY A7 HANOVER, CITY CLERK APPROVED: -10- 4/14/76 .131 APRIL 20, 1976 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA The Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Nash at 5:06 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, The meeting was called for the purpose of conducting interviews with applicants for the position of City Treasurer. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Douglas B. Nash, Mayor Yvon 0. Heckscher, Mayor pro tem Councilman Richard D. McDowell Councilman John B. Sweeney ABSENT: Councilman Kenneth E. Friess STAFF PRESENT: Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed to Executive Session at 5:07 P.M. for interviews with applicants for the position of City Treasurer, Councilman Friess joined the meeting at 5:40 P.M. Council Members reconvened at 6:07 P.M. No action was taken., ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 P.M. to the next regular meeting date of Wednesday, April 21, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: -1- 4/20/76