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76-0421_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingAPRIL 21, 1976 REGULAR MEETING Or THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA 133 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. -1- 4/21/76 34 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. -2- 4/21/76 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. -3- 4/21/76 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 -4- 4/21/76 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. -5- 4/21/76 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. 5. 14- (26) % (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. -6- 4/21/76 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. -7- 4/21/76 40 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. -8- 4/21/76 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. -9- 4/21/76 142 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. -10- 1 4/21/76 143 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 RiF yr N"Y " - n nBOVLUiIUA yr 1ri8 1.11'1 k'vulNv1L yr lab (23) CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW -11- 4/21/76 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: `. � _- L • r • Respectfully submitted, MARY A7HANOVER, CITY CLERK -12- 4/21/76