76-0421_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingAPRIL 21, 1976
REGULAR MEETING Or THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Nash at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by
Councilman Richard D. McDowell.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Douglas B..Nash, Mayor
Yvon O. Heckscher, Mayor pro tem
Councilman Kenneth E. Friess
Councilman Richard D. McDowell
Councilman John B. Sweeney
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; John O'Sullivan,
Director of Administrative Services; William D. Murphy, Director
of Public Works/City Engineer; Thomas G. Merrell, Director of
Planning; James S. Okazaki, City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover,
City Clerk.
MINUTES:
April 7, 1976:
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
McDowell and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 7, 1976, be approved with the following correc-
tions: (1) Page 2, "Presentation - 1976 Summer Recreation
Program," insert the following after the first sentence of the
second paragraph: "Councilman Sweeney noted a letter dated
February 19, 1976, addressed to him from the Superintendent of
the School District. The letter stated that $360,842 was
realized through the Community Service permissive tax which
included Campus Supervision $93;230; Facility Use $185,396;
Administration $13,000; Recreation $47,686; Sites and Improve-
ments $21,530, for a total of $360,842.' (2) Page 12, "Access
Study - Mission Hills Ranch Phase II," change the first sentence
of the second paragraph to read as follows: "Mayor Nash
requested that Council address only a clarification of its
December 17, 1975, action, not the question of . . ."
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Nash announced that the following item had been removed
from the Agenda at the request of the applicant: Item I.3.,
Tentative Tract 9299 - Aguacate Road (KCS Systems, Inc.). The
matter will be considered at the May 5, 1976, Council meeting.
BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
1. WEED ABATEMENT - AWARD OF CONTRACT
(38) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 19769
from the Director of Public Works forwarding a recapitula-
tion of bids received on April 14, 1976, for the 1976 weed
abatement program.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Mayor Nash
and unanimously carried to accept the low bid submitted by
B.E. Taylor Company of Midway City, California as shown in
the bid summation, to award the contract, authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, and
to reject all other bids received.
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2.. LOS RIOS AREA PRECISE PLAN
SELECTION OF CONSULTANT
(23) Mayor Nash directed th,t this matter be continued to the
next regular Ce•tav'i _ meeting of May 5, 1976, since copies
of the bid were not received by Council.
!%. Forrest Dunivin, Chairman of the Los Rios Steering
Committee, addressed the Council and advised that there
would be no problem with the two-week delay.
3. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
32072 CAMINO CAPISTRANO (FITZPATRICK)
(38) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Public Works forwarding copies of an
Agreement between the City and Leona Fitzpatrick to extend
the completion of street improvements at 32072 Camino
Capistrano from May 1, 1976, to May 1, 1978. The $5000
bond to insure participation in an improvement district is
to be renewed.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Mayor Nash
and unanimously carried to renew the Agreement btween the
City and Mrs. Leona Fitzpatrick, to authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, and to require
the posting of a $5,000 bond as a guarantee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. STORER CABLE TELEVISION -
REOUEST FOR RATE INCREASE (CONTINUATION)
(43) This Public Hearing is continued from the Council meeting
of April 7, 1976. Council received copies of a report
dated April 21, 1976, from the Director of Administrative
Services advising that Storer TV does not wish to proceed
with the reconstruction of their system until they have
been granted a rate increase.
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Nash
declared the continued Public Hearing open on the request
of Storer Cable TV, Inc. for an increase in rates from
$6.00 per month to $6.75 per month and inquired if anyone
in the audience wished to address the Council. The follow-
ing persons addressed the Council in opposition to a rate
increase:
Fritz Sattes, 26471 Calle San Antonio
Leonard Dysinger, 27151 "B" Calle Caballero
Fred Speshyock, 30823 Calle Chueca
Arthur McKenrick, 31091 Calle San Diego
George Smith, Paseo Carmel
Stuart Noble, 32126 Paseo Sanchez
Mr. Rick Mardock, Manager of Storer TV, also addressed the
Council and advised that he had submitted a clarification
of rate charges by letter dated April 16, 1976, and advised
that a bulk rate monthly service plan offers associations
of 30 or more homes a 10% service charge reduction if not
delinquent; if payment is made annually in advance, an
additional 8-1/370 discount is offered. He advised that
reconstruction of the system would take six months at a
total cost of one million dollars.
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There being no one else wishing to address the Council,
Mayor Nash declared the Public Hearing closed. V
Councilman Heckscher stated that any rate increase should
be justified by findings of the City's consultant at the
time improvements to the system are made.
Councilman Sweeney noted that the Council direction of
December 17, 1975, was that no increase be granted pending
the results of the re -writing of the City's cable television
ordinances and franchises by the consultant. He also
noted that a study is being conducted in the City of Laguna
Beach that should be completed in the near future; and, a com-
parison'shows this City's ' rates to be comparable to those
charged in other cities.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Council-
man Sweeney and unanimously carried to deny the increase
in residential cable television rates from $6.00 per month
to $6.75 per month, as requested by Storer Cable TV, Inc.
Mayor Nash directed that this matter is not to be returned
for Council consideration until such time as the consultant's
study addressing the entire question of cable franchises
has been completed; or, until it has been demonstrated that
the system improvements have been installed.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 76-1 FOR REZONE 76-3 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT 9299, AGUACATE ROAD (KCS SYSTEMS, INC.)
(68) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Planning regarding Environmental Impact
Report 76-1, a proposed subdivision of approximately nine
acres of land at the intersection of Aguacate Road and Del
Obispo Street. The requested zone change is from EL (Large
Estate), OS (Open Space) to EL (Large Estate) ES (Small
Estate), OS (Open Space), and the property would be divided
into 12 residential lots and one common lot.
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Nash
declared the public hearing open on Environmental Impact
Report 76-1 and inquired if anyone in the audience wished
to address the Council. The following persons addressed
the Council:
Dr. Michael Berns, 26921 Canyon Crest Road, who
stated that the Aguacate ravine is shown in the
General Plan as an area to be protected and preserved.
He suggested that access to the area be from Del
Obispo Street rather than Aguacate Road, since
construction of a road across the earth dam would
disrupt the wildlife. Dr. Berns made a slide
presentation of the ravine area.
Denis Kutch, President, KCS Systems, Inc., who stated
that the professional opinion is that the dam would
have to be removed, since it would probably give way
in a 25- or 50 -year flood, and that access to the
property would be safer from Aguacate Road. He
stated that the issues of the dam and access from
Aguacate Road have been addressed in the EIR; he
believes the EIR to be adequate.
Donald Moore, 31781 Aguacate Road, stated he was not
notified of the hearing. He stated that there is
little wildlife in the ravine area and that the
dam is a hazard.
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There being no one else wishing to address the Council,
Mayor Nash declared the Public Hearing,closed with the
right to re -open at any time.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
McDowell and unanimously carried to incorporate the testi-
mony given above and to certify that the information in
Environmental Impact Report 76-1 adequately addresses the
environmental impacts of the proposed zone change 76-3 and
Tentative Tract Map 9299 (KCS Systems).
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
McDowell and unanimously carried that all ordinances be read by
title only. _
ORDINANCES
1. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 303 - REZONE 76-3 (KCS SYSTEMS,
INC.) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
(95) CALIFORNIA, AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 8.75+ ACRES
FROM EL (LARGE ESTATE); OS (OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION) TO
EL (LARGE ESTATE); ES (SMALL ESTATE); OS (OPEN SPACE
PRESERVATION) was read by title by the City Attorney.
Further reading of all ordinances had been waived earlier
in the meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Mayor
Nash that Ordinance No. 303 be adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess,
Heckscher and Mayor Nash
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS
1. TERMINATION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL
(61) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the City Clerk forwarding a letter dated April 5, 1976,
from the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Coordinating
Council of Orange County requesting adoption of a Resolution
agreeing to the termination of the ICC, pursuant to the
California Government Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-21-1 - TERMINATION OF ICC: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AGREEING TO TERMINATE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATING COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that Resolution No.
76-4-21-1 be adopted. The City Clerk is directed to forward
a copy of the Resolution to the Intergovernmental Coordinat-
ing Council.
2. COMMENDATION - CECILIA M. HERMAN
(36) Mayor Nash read the following Resolution in full and
presented a copy to Mrs. Herman:
1-2 - COMMENDING CECI
STRAND, CALIFORNIA
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67 It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilma 43
McDowell and unanimously carried that Resolution No.
76-4-21-2 be adopted. The Resolution commends Mrs. Herman
for her service to the City as a member of the Commission
from December 10, 1974, until her resignation on April 13,
1976.
3. AMTRAK TRAIN SERVICE
(88) RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-21-3 - ADDITIONAL TRAIN SERVICE: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, URGING AMTRAK TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF TRAINS SERVING SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried that Resolution No.
76-4-21-3 be adopted,_, _
4. CALIFORNIA COASTAL PLAN
(27) Council received copies of a proposed Resolution in favor
of the adoption of the California Coastal Plan by the State
Legislature in order to achieve effective management and
prudent use of the California coastline. Council Members -
directed that several changes be made in the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-21-4 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL PLAN: A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE COASTAL
PLAN BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE
It was moved by Mayor Nash and seconded by Councilman
Sweeney that Resolution No. 76-4-21-4 be adopted as amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, Friess, Heckscher
and Mayor Nash
NOES: Councilman McDowell
ABSENT: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
(23) Minnie Surles, Chairman of the City's Bicentennial Committee,
addressed the Council and presented a certificate of apprke-
ciation from the City of Huntington Beach in recognition of
the City's participation in the Huntington Beach "Almost
Anything Goes Bicentennial Olympics" celebration.
Mrs. Surles also noted that the City's official American
Revolution Bicentennial Commission flag had not been returned
since its disappearance during the visit of the American
Freedom Train in January. The City Clerk was directed to
obtain a replacement from the appropriate agency.
2. CALIFORNIA COASTAL PLAN
(27) Mary Lou Alvarado, 33816 Calle Conejo, addressed the Council
and read a Resolution dated March 29, 1976, from the Orange
County Council of Real Estate Boards in opposition to the
Beilenson Coastal Plan Bill.
3. PROPOSED ROADWAY EXTENSIONS
(44) Mr. Jim Vanderhoof, 25692 Via del Rey, addressed the Council
and stated that the California Coastal Zone Conservation
Commission is responsible for the fill dirt bridge recently
completed in Capistrano Beach. He also suggested that any
proposed extension of Alipaz Street and Stonehill Drive be
opposed.
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Mr. William Timoti, 25702 Calle Jardin, addressed the -Council
and read a petition from the Committee for the Window to the
Sea Greenbelt in opposition to any extension of Stonehill
Drive.
SUGGESTED PLAN FOR AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
(67) Mrs. Marilyn Williams, 29931 Camino Capistrano, addressed
the Council and read her suggested plan for agricultural
preservation - the formation of a corporation for the sole
purpose of purchasing agricultural land for acceptance into
the Williamson Act.
5. PROPOSED ROADWAY EXTENSIONS
(44) Mrs. Sharon Allen, 33292 Calle Mayor, addressed the Council
and stated that the residents of the Mission Bell area
proposed to call a public hearing with regard to the
"greenbelt to the sea" and the extension of Alipaz Street.
6. CALIFORNIA COASTAL PLAN
(27) Mrs. Leona Fitzpatrick, 26551 Calle Lucana, addressed the
Council regarding the passage of a Resolution earlier in the
meeting in support of the adoption of the Coastal Plan by
the State Legislature. Mrs. Fitzpatrick read a letter dated
April 20, 1976, from the South Orange County Board of Realtors
in opposition to the continuance of the Coastal Zone
Conservation Commission.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 9:00 P.M
CONSENT CALENDAR
and reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that the staff recommendations
be approved with regard to the following Consent Calendar items:
1. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS OF APRIL 6 AND 13. 1976
(67) The Report of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its
meetings of April 6 and April 13, 1976, was received for
information.
2. REPORT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 6. 1976
(23) The Report of actions taken by the Cultural Heritage Commis-
sion at its regular meeting of April 6, 1976, was received
for information.
3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31. 1976
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of March 31,
1976, was received for information.
4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF 1911 ACT BOND DELINQUENCIES AS
OF MARCH 31. 1976
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of 1911 Act delinquent bonds as
of March 31, 1976, was received for information.
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(26) The request of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Orange County Chapter, for permission to solicit for funds
from door-to-door within the City is approved for a one-
month period of time, rather than the two-month period
requested.
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APPROVAL OF WARRANTS 13 9
(41) After clarification of Warrants Nos. 7015 and 7051, it was
moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman Friess
and unanimously carried that the List of Demands dated April
21, 1976, Warrants Nos. 7010 through 7081, inclusive, in the
total amount of $390,729.40, be approved as submitted.
TREE REMOVAL - TRACT 9181 (SAN JUAN HILLS EAST - GLENDALE FEDERAL)
(74) Council received copies of a request from Glendale Federal
Savings & Loan for permission to remove six pine trees in
Tract 9181 at the corner of Avenida Larga and San Juan Creek
Road. The Director of Planning reported orally that some
of the trees had already been removed, and the developer
had indicated they would be replaced with eight rusty leaf
fig trees in 24" to 36" containers.
Mr. Larry Schlesser, representing the developer, addressed
the Council and apologized for their inadvertent error in
removing the trees prior to receiving Council approval. He
stated that five trees had been removed and that no further
trees would be removed from the area. In response to an
inquiry from Councilman Friess, Mr. Schlesser advised that
dirt had been stockpiled on the San Juan Hills Golf Course
driving range, but that the range would be re -opened in
about a week.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Heckscher, the
Director of Planning advised that all future subdivisions"
will have items of interest identified on the maps in order
to avoid future removal of trees, etc., without permit.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COUNCIL
(61) Council received copies of a letter dated April 8, 1976,
from the Capistrano Community Affairs Council, Marilyn
Williams, Secretary, listing items of public interest and
concern. Mrs. Williams addressed the Council and requested
a response to the letter within thirty days. She also
suggested the issuance of a monthly status report or press
release of public interest information.
Council members discussed various means of providing infor-
mation to the citizenry, i.e., community television
programming, monthly editions of the newsletter, newspaper
articles, and the submission of questions by community
groups. Mayor Nash requested receipt of guidelines for a
newsletter or a regular newspaper column with cost figures,
ma.nhours required, a tentative schedule, and format of
items to be included. Councilman Sweeney requested that
copies of the response to the CCAC letter be circulated to
community organizations.
The City Manager advised that a proposal for a continuing
newsletter will be forthcoming with the 1976-77 fiscal
budget.
SUBDIVISIONS AND ANNEXATIONS
1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR DIVISION OF LAND 76-5 (ANDREW)
(85) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Planning on the request of William
Andrew, 30795 Calle Chueca, to create two parcels from an
existing 3.0+ acre parcel of land within the Large Estate
District known as Assessor's Parcel No. 649-082-21. The
property is located on the northwest corner of Calle Aspero
and Del Obispo Street. Forwarded also were copies of
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 76-3-1-3 setting
forth the conditions of approval.
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It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to approve DL 76-5 subject'
to the findings and conditions specified in the Planning
Commission Resolution of approval No. PC 76-3-1-3.
2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR DIVISION OF LAND 76-7 (HERNANDEZ)
(85) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Planning on the request of Maurecio
Hernandez, 5132 Sisson Drive, Huntington Beach, to create
three parcels from an existing 2.66+ acre parcel of land
described as Assessor's Parcel No. 649-052-02. The property
is located on the southeast corner of Camino Capistrano and
Calle Lorenzo. Forwarded also were copies of Planning
Commission Resolution No. PC 76-4-6-3 setting forth the
conditions of approval. Y
It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to approve DL 76-7 subject
to the findings and conditions specified in the Planning
Commission Resolution of approval No. PC 76-4-6-3.
3. TENTATIVE TRACT 9299 (KCS SYSTEMS, INC.)
(85) At the request of the applicant, Mayor Nash directed that
consideration of this item be held over to the Council
meeting of May 5, 1976.
NISTRATIVE ITEMS:
CITY MANAGER
1. CITIZENS FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
REOUEST FOR RECOGNITION
(23) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the City Manager forwarding a request from Toni Decker
that the following members be appointed as the official
"San Juan Capistrano Citizens Committee for the Fourth of
July Celebration:" Toni Decker, Eloise Dunn, Butch Hall,
Alan Hix, George Russek, Ellen Weathers, a high school
student to be named. An all-day,old-fashioned celebration
is planned to be held at Bucheim Field and possibly the high
school property. Booths and concessions would be handled
by local service groups and organizations, as approved by
the Citizens Committee. The City would provide assistance
with sanitation facilities, barricades, and policing. The
City Manager advised that all requests for assistance will
be presented to the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Friess and unanimously carried to recognize the San Juan
Capistrano Citizens Committee for the Fourth of July
Celebration and to consider providing assistance when -
requested.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
EXTENSION OF CITY SPHERE OF INFLUENCE -
RE-APPLICATION TO LAFCO
(21) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Planning providing information on the
mechanics of applying to the Local Agency Formation Commis-
sion for reconsideration of extending the City's sphere of
influence, as requested by Council on March 17, 1976. The
Director of Planning advised that the City may re -apply to
LAFCO at any time, that it will be necessary to eliminate
overlapping City and special service district boundaries,
and that an application should be directed only toward
those properties which the City believes will ultimately
become incorporated into the City.
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It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to direct staff to pursue
the steps leading to a revised application to the Local
Agency Formation Coimnission for an extension of the City's
sphere of influence. Periodic progress reports are to be
made to Council as developments proceed.
2. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-2 -
CHANGE IN LAND USE DESIGNATION (McCRACKEN HILL)
(46) Councilman Sweeney stepped down from the dais prior to
discussion of this item.
This matter is held over from the Council meeting of April 7,
1976. The request is for a change in land use designation
from 1.2 Residential, two units per acre (maximum) to
Residential, one unit per 1-1/2 acre (maximum) for property
located in the area of McCracken Hill. Any change considered
would be to one unit per acre, the lowest residential density
maximum provided for in the General Plan.
It was moved by Councilman McDowell to defer action on this
request until the next regularly scheduled meeting. The
motion died for lack of a second.
The following persons addressed the Council:
1. John Sweeney, 25991 Calle Ricardo, spoke in opposition to
the inclusion of the request in a General Plan Amendment
and cited letters addressed to the City Council from the
property owners in that area where the General Plan land
use is now Small Estate with zoning of low density, two
units per acre; the property owners objecting are:
T. VanGreuningen, Overton, C. Bridges, M. McCabe,
C. Walter, J. Sweeney.
2. Jean Ashwill, 33762 Valle Road, spoke in favor of
including the request in a General Plan Amendment.
Councilman Heckscher stated his concerns regarding the
process of including items in General Plan Amendments when-
ever requests are received. Councilman Friess stated that
it would be appropriate to go through the Environmental
Impact Report process, since the area was not addressed
during General Plan deliberations.
It was moved by Councilman Friess and seconded by Mayor
Nash to include the request for a change in land use desig-
nation for the area known as McCracken Hill within Gener-1
Plan Amendment No. 76-2. Inclusion of the request as an
item for consideration in a General Plan Amendment is not
an indication of an intent to approve the request, it is an
indication that such an amendment will be reviewed and
considered by the Planning Commission and by the City
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash
NOES: Councilman McDowell
ABSENT: Councilman Sweeney
Councilman Sweeney then returned to the dais.
3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-2 - WITHDRAWAL OF
(46) It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Mayor Nash
and unanimously carried that both the Parks and Recreation
Element and the Circulation Element be withdrawn from
inclusion in General Plan Amendment No. 76-2. The Parks
and Recreation Commission and the Traffic and Transportation
Commission are instructed to commence the necessary studies
and public hearings which would address the concerns noted
at the Council meeting of April 14, 1976.
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
1. REFUSE - REMOVAL OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS FROM CITY YARD
(45) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Public Works regarding the proposed
closure of the section of the City yard previously used
for a refuse recycling center by World Repair, Inc. Since
that operation ceased in August of 1974, the site has become
a trash depository. Authorization is requested for an
expenditure of approximately $400 for removal of the refuse
and equipment.
It was moved by Mayor Nash, seconded by Councilman McDowell
and unanimously carried to authorize the removal of recyclable
materials and equipment from that section of the corporate -
yard previously used as a recycling center, thus closing the
site for further recycling operations.
2. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PROJECT SUBMITTAL
(44) Consideration of this item was held over to a later date.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1. SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT FOR AREA KNOWN AS "CONFLUENCE PARK"
(62) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Public Works advising that conceptual
plans have been approved and working drawings are being
developed for the area known as "Confluence Park" with an
anticipated completion date of June 1, 1976. Improvements
are to be installed by September, 1976, in order to fulfill
the provisions of the Agreement with Orange County.
Mayor Nash directed that the report be received and filed.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
1. INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS
AVENIDA CALITA AT VIA DE AGUA
(82) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 19760
from the Director of Public Works forwarding the recommenda-
tion of the Traffic and Transportation Commission that a
stop sign be installed at the intersection of Avenida Calita
and Via de Agua, as requested by Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Wojciechowski.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
McDowell and unanimously carried to approve the installation
of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Via. de Agua
and Avenida Ca.lita.
2. RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER HERMAN
(23) Council received copies of a letter from Cecilia M. Herman
submitting her resignation from the Traffic and Transportation
Commission effective April 13, 1976. Mayor Nash directed
that the resignation be accepted.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD
1. GRADING PERMIT FOR PROPERTY AT CAMINO CAPISTRANO/AVENIDA
(65) Council received copies of a report dated April 21, 1976,
from the Director of Planning advising that the Environmental -
Review Board has. reviewed a grading plan for the undeveloped
portion of the Smyth Bros. property located north of the
existing Smyth development at Camino Capistrano and Avenida
Aeropuerto.
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The Director of Planning advised that the Planning Commis-
sion recommends that the grading plan be approved, subject
to the condition that the plan be amended so that the major
knoll and sycamore tree are preserved.
Mayor Nash requested that a map be prepared showing the
effects of the grading. Councilman Heckscher expressed his
concern with considering grading and building plans in
increments, rather than as total concepts.
James Knight addressed the Council on behalf of Smyth Bros.
With the concurrence of the applicant, Mayor Nash directed
that staff prepare a plan which indicates the Planning
Commission recommendation for Council consideration at the
next regular meeting.
AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION
(68) The proposed Council discussion of agricultural preservation
was continued to the next regular meeting date of Wednesday,
May 5, 1976.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS
(69) Councilman Friess requested that staff provide a brief
summary of areas in the City currently under consideration
for development, including area, number of acres, number of
units, and time schedules.
2. PROPOSAL FOR PURCHASE OF GLENDALE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN
PROPERTY
(73) Councilman Sweeney requested that, in conjunction with the
discussion of possible purchase of Glendale Federal property
scheduled for the next Council meeting, the following infor-
mation be supplied: (1) The annual City tax revenue from
the property; (2) The timetable to be observed in order to
place a bond issue on the November ballot; (3) The legality
of the proposal; (4) Whether an open space redevelopment
agency should be utilized rather than City purchase.
3. STREET MAINTENANCE
(83) Councilman Sweeney requested receipt of information setting
forth the standards for maintenance of private streets and
enforcement procedures.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed to Executive Session at 11:06 P.M. for discussion
of personnel matters and possible litigation and reconvened at
11:59 P.M.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
1. RESOLUTION NO. 76-4-21-5: A
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(23) CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEMBER
OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW
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It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Mayor Nash .
and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 76-4-21-5 be
adopted. The Resolution appoints William Weisgerber as a
member of the Architectural Board of Review.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:03 A.M., April 22, 1976, to the next regular
meeting date of Wednesday, May 5, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the City
Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
MARY A7HANOVER, CITY CLERK
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