76-0526_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular MeetingMAY 26, 1976
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
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The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to
order by Mayor Nash at 7:07 P.M. in the City Council Chamber
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The meeting
was called for the purpose of completing the City Council Agenda
of May 19, 1976; to receive further information on the State
Coastal Zone Conservation Commission conditional permit for SERRA;
and, to hold a joint meeting with the members of the Planning
Commission.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Douglas B. Nash, Mayor
Councilman Kenneth E. Friess
Councilman Richard D. McDowell
Councilman John B. Sweeney
ABSENT: Yvon 0. Heckscher, Mayor pro tem,
who joined the meeting at 7:15 P.M.
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; William D. Murphy,
Director of Public }forks/City Engineer; Thomas G. Merrell, Director
of Planning; James S. Okazaki, City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover,
City Clerk.
SUBDIVISIONS AND ANNEXATIONS
1. FINAL MAP, TRACT 9181 (GLENDALE FEDERAL)
(85) Council received copies of a report dated May 19, 1976, from
the Director of Public Works, on the request for approval of
the Final Map for Tract 9181. This matter is continued from
the Council meeting of May 5, 1976, for receipt of a compre-
hensive report from the developer identifying regional
ground water conditions. Council also received copies of a
letter addressed to Irvine Soils Engineering & Testing
Laboratory from W.R. Munson of the County Environmental
Management Agency regarding corrective measures for under-
ground water seepage in Tract 5514 and Tract 9181.
Mr. Larry Schlesser, representative of Glendale Federal,
addressed the Council to request approval of the Final
Tract Map and stated that drainage corrective measures have
to be implemented before the final grading will be approved
by the County. He stated that the report of Irvine Soils
is being implemented with regard to the adjacent Tract 5514
except for a questionable portion down the middle of the
project.
With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Nash directed
that consideration of the Final Map for Tract 9181 be
continued to the next Regular Council Meeting of June 2, 1976.
The representatives of Glendale Federal were directed to
provide Council with specific plans for the correction of
the primary problem of drainage and for correction of the
subsidiary problems and to provide plans and specifications
i for a sub -drain system for Tract 9181.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
1. STATE COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION COMMISSION -
(27) This matter is continued from the Council Meeting of May 19,
1976, for the purpose of receiving further information on
the status of the application of SERRA for a permit to
construct expanded sewerage facilities. A meeting of the
SERRA Board of Directors has been scheduled for May 28th at
4:00 P.M. to vote on the permit.
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170 The Director of Public Works advised that a letter has been
mailed to the property owners of record within the City who
would be affected by the agricultural land condition
imposed by the Coastal `Lone Commission, as directed by the
City Council on May 19th. Mayor Nash commended the staff
for compiling the list of addresses so promptly.
Council members and staff discussed the aspects of either
accepting or rejecting the permit as conditioned. If the
permit is.rejected by the SERRA Board of Directors, applica-
tion for a new permit could be made after a period of six
months. The San Diego Regional Water Control Board has
ordered SERRA to complete construction of a new ocean out-
fall by January of 1976. Extensions have been granted, but
that agency could impose a penalty consisting of either a
cease and desist order from using the existing outfall and/
or a stop order on additional hookups to the existing sewer
system.
The Federal grant funds would total 87'2% of the total cost
of constructing the outfall which is estimated at 14 million
dollars; the local agencies are obligated to pay the remain-
ing 1212%. If those grant funds were lost, the burden would
fall upon the member agencies, and the City's share would
be approximately 2 million dollars. Council also discussed
capacity of the existing outfall, breakdowns which have
occurred, and the ultimate capacity for future development.
Michael McIntyre, attorney at law representing landowners
of approximately 1000 acres of agricultural land in the
City, addressed the Council to request that the Council
instruct the City's representative to SERRA to accept the
Coastal Commission permit, but to reject the condition
restricting sewer hookups to agricultural lands.
The following persons addressed the Council:
1. Larry Buchheim, 34012 Avenida Evita;
2. Tony Forster, 31312 Guadalupe;
3. Donald Moore, 31781 Aguacate Road.
Councilman McDowell suggested that the permit be accepted
and the conditions rejected. Councilman Sweeney stated
that he would be willing to accept the permit and reject
the agricultural condition; that he supports the Commission's
view in concept, but that their method of notification is
reason for rejection. Councilman Friess stated that he
supports the Commission goals, but that due to procedures,
the entire permit should be rejected and SERRA directed to
re -apply for a permit in six months so that landowners
would have a reasonable time for input. Mayor Nash stated
that the permit should be accepted since the permit is
necessary for the community to proceed with a reasonable
amount of growth and in order to avoid penalties. Council-
man Heckscher stated that the permit should be accepted
but that the City should immediately initiate a plan with
the cooperation of the affected landowners so that they are
compensated in some way and their concerns for the values
of their lands alleviated.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Council-
man McDowell to direct the City's representative to SERRA
to vote to accept the permit, but reject condition 2, the
restriction on sewer hookups to agricultural lands. The
motion failed by the following vote:
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AYES:
Councilmen
Sweeney
and McDowell
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NOES:
Councilmen
Friess,
Heckseher and
Mayor Nash
ABSENT: None
It was then moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by
Councilman Sweeney to direct the City's representative to
SERRA to vote to reject the Coastal Commission permit for
the construction of the ocean outfall. The motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell and Friess
NOES: Councilman Heckscher and Mayor Nash
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 9:10 P.M. and reconvened at 9:25 P.M.
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM - JOB EXPO 176
(78) Councilman Sweeney noted that a letter had been received
from Jose Sandoval, Placement Specialist, Regional Occupa-
tional Program, requesting City support of their "Job Expo
176, Industry Meets the People" Day, scheduled for June 5,
1976.
It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be for-
warded to the members of the Chamber of Commerce asking
for their support and participation in the program.
STATE COASTAL ZONE CONSERVATION COMMISSION -
(27) It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried that a letter be drafted
to be forwarded to SERRA with a copy tD the State Coastal
Commission advising that the action the Council took in
directing the City's representative to SERRA to vote to
reject the permit for the construction of the ocean outfall
in no way reflects a change in the Council's attitude
towards agricultural preservation and t'ia.t the City strongly
favors agricultural preservation; the primary concern in
rejecting the permit was the process by which the Commission
took their action. Copies of the letter are also to be
forwarded to State Senator Beilenson and other State
legislators who are supportive of the Coastal Zone Conserva-
tion Commission. .
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1. ORANGE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1-76 - RECOMMENDATIONS
ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(56) Council received copies of a report dated May 19, 1976,
from the Director of Planning forwarding recommendations
with regard to Orange County General Plan Amendment 76.1 as
it relates to the City's General Plan and Circulation
Element and the Southeast Orange County Circulation Study.
Council discussed the changes proposed to the Master Plan
of Arterial Highways, the precise alignment for Stonehill
between Del Obispo Street and Camino Capistrano, the
possibility of Golden Lantern in liana Point being extended
to. Avery, and the adequacy of the environmental impact
report. Mayor Nash stated that it should be stressed that
the Council does not endorse the construction of Stonehill
Drive across the valley, but if there is no alternative to
this construction, the Council had previously selected the
least undesirable of the routes.
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7 2 RESOLUTION NO. 76-' -o-1: SOUTHEAST ORANGE COUNTY
CIRCULATION ✓'r - A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OP' .kN�CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT
THE n-,A 'i COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMEND THE MASTER
PLAN Oi' ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS AND RETAIN A CLASSIFICATION
CONTAINED THEREIN
It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that Resolution No.
76-5-26-1 be adopted. The Resolution recommends that the
following streets or portions thereof be deleted from the
Master Plan of Arterial Highways to make it consistent with
SEOCCS and the City's General Plan; Trabuco Creek Road,
Alipaz Street, and La Punta.
The City Manager was directed to convey the City's concerns
regarding the proposed Stonehill extension to the County,
setting forth that any decision on the precise alignment of
Stonehill should be based upon predetermined grades which
would serve to mitigate adverse environmental impacts and
sensitive to the residents of the mobile home park and the
valley who may be affected by this proposed extension, and
should include a review of Alipaz Street; due to the
unfavorable impact, the Council is not convinced that the
Stonehill extension is necessary. The City Manager stated
for the record that he owns a residential property in Dana
Point which abuts Golden Lantern.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
McDowell and unanimously carried that the Environmental
Impact Report for Orange County General Plan Amendment 1-76
be found to be inadequate because it does not address the
impacts of leaving the extension of Trabuco Creek Road, the
extension of Alipaz Street, and La Punta on the Master Plan
of Arterial Highways.
JOINT MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Having completed -the items carried over from the City Council
Agenda of May 19, 1976, Council recessed at 10:10 P.M. and
re -assembled at 10:15 P.M. for a meeting with the members of the
City Planning Commission.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Douglas B. Nash, Mavor
Yvon 0. Heckscher, Mayor pro tem
Councilman Kenneth E. Friess
Councilman Richard D. McDowell
Councilman John B. Sweeney
Phil Schwartze, Chairman
Commissioner Robert Davies
Commissioner Phyllis Shainman
Commissioner Richard Wyndhamsmith
ABSENT: Commissioner George Riley
DISCUSSION OF CITY OBJECTIV
1. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN IN RELATIONSHIP
TO THE LAND USE MANAGEMENT CODE
(46) Council members and Commissioners discussed the means
of meeting the City objectives of retaining the City's
character by growth management. Items addressed
included General Plan Amendments; developmental
pressures and the resultant demands on Council,
Commissions and Staff; phasing of development;
priorities; services; hours allotted to Board
meetings; decision making at the Commission level;
further use of a. consent -denial calendar. The Director
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of Planning suggested that consideration of agricultural
preservation, General Plan Amendments, and growth
management should be treated separately and estimated
that recommendations for the first step'of a growth
control plan should be available in from 60 to 90 days
after adoption of the City budget.
With the consensus of the Council, Mayor Nash directed
that the City Manager prepare a preliminary format as
an interim measure for alleviating the pressures of
growth control for presentation to the Council as soon
as possible.
2. METHODS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CITY
COUNCIL AND PLANNING CO11:1fISSI0N
Members discussed reconsideration of density credit as
it relates to hillside slope and implementation of
density transfer, application of the ridgeline conser-
vation concept, and methods of communication between
the various Commissions and the Council. An organiza-
tion chart is to be drafted of interactions between
the Commissions and Council for future inclusion in
the growth management plan.
Mayor Nash then recapitulated the directions resulting from
the joint discussions as follows:
a. Staff will develop an interim policy for growth -
control that will affect the workload between now
and the time a formal growth control ordinance
can be implemented;
b. The Planning Commission is to address the problem
of ridgeline density and open space and prepare
recommendations for Council consideration;
C. The City Manager is to prepare an organization
chart indicating more precisely the interaction
between the various Commissions and the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 1:::50 P.M. to the next regular meeting date of
Wednesday, June 2, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
DOUGLAS NASH, MAYOR
Respectfully submitted, _1�1
MARY AN r ANOVER, CITY CLERK
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