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JUNE 23, 1976
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF TILE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to
order by Mayor Nash at 7:10 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Douglas B. Nash, Mayor
Yvon O. Heckscher, Mayor pro tem
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
Richard D. McDowell, Councilman
John B. Sweeney, Councilman
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; George N. Lohnes, Associate Civil
Engineer; Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED FISCAL BUDGET
(24) Public Works Department:
Council commenced their discussion at Page 67, the descrip-
tion of Public Works equipment, and continued through
Page 137.
Emergency Preparedness Program:
Council requested a report on the status of acquiring an
emergency generator for the Emergency Preparedness Program.
Council also requested that capital outlay items be coded
to show whether they are new or replacement equipment.
Street Cleaning Services:
During discussion of street cleaning services at Page 108,
Councilman Heckscher suggested that the cleanliness of the
City be impressed on visitors and residents by a comination
of strict ordinances, public relations, and publicity.
Councilman Sweeney suggested that serious consideration be
given to the possibility of contracting for street sweeping
services.
Street Lighting:
During discussion of the rising costs for street lighting
services, Mayor Nash noted that the number of street lights
in the City represents a waste of funds and electrical
energy. He suggested turning out certain unneeded lights
by removal of light bulbs and perhaps some standards. .
Utilities:
During discussion of the rise in utility costs and in response
to an inquiry from Councilman McDowell, the Director of
Administrative Services advised that it would be possible to
have the telephone company monitor outgoing calls to
ascertain the usage by individual City departments.
Parks & Parkway Maintenance:
Council discussed the amount of funds allocated to park
maintenance, and Councilman Sweeney suggested that costs of
contract services be investigated. The Director of Public
Works will provide a detail sheet of personnel costs for
park maintenance.
Council continued their discussion of the proposed budget
through Page 137.
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-ublic Comment:
Councilman Sweeney requested that more publicity be given to
the Council's desire to receive budget comment from the
public`since no one had appeared at the meeting of June 21st
when such comment was scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to the next meeting date of
Thursday, June 24, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
UGLAS B. i ASH, Mr:;OR
Respectfully submitted,
MARY AN P ANOVER, CITY CLERK
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1977-78 Fiscal Budget:
Councilman Ileckscher requested that
the 1977-78 budget be
presented to Council no later than march
15 or April 1, 1977.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT POLICY
(28)
Councilman Sweeney requested receipt.of
preliminary or
progress reports during formation of
a growth management
policy for the City for use in budget
considerations.
CITY
COUNCIL - WITHDRAWAL OF RESIGNATION
(COUNCILMAN McDOWELL)
(32)
Councilman Sweeney requested comment
regarding replacement
procedures for Councilman McDowell,
who has submitted his
resignation effective July 31, 1976.
Mr. McDowell then
advised that he had reconsidered his
action and respectfully
withdrew his resignation and stated
his intention to
complete his term of office.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to the next meeting date of
Thursday, June 24, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
APPROVED:
UGLAS B. i ASH, Mr:;OR
Respectfully submitted,
MARY AN P ANOVER, CITY CLERK
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