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76-1013_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular Meeting325 OCTOBER 13, 1976 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor Nash at 7:10 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The meeting was called for the purpose of continuing the Agenda of the Regu- lar Council Meeting of October 6, 1976. LOLL CALL PRESENT: Douglas B. Nash, Mayor Yvon 0. 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. MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried that all ordinances be read by title only. ORDINANCES 1. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 312 APPROVING REZONE 76-5 (PATRICK DEVELOPMENT) (85) Council received copies of Ordinance No. 312, which -was regularly introduced at the Council Meeting of September 1, 1976, and is ready for adoption. 2. The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in order, Further reading of all ordinances had been waived earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Councilman Sweeney that the following Ordi- nance, being: ORDINANCE NO. 312, REZONE 76-5 (PATRICK) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 69+ ACRES FROM GM (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) TO RS (SINGLE FAMILY) AND ES (SMALL ESTATE) be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT- None ESTABLISHING (68) Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, fr(,ni the Director of Planning forwarding a proposed fee schedule and copies of a proposed ordinance providing for -1- 10/13/76 the payment of such fees in connection with the construc- tion of new buildings, both residential and industrial/ commercial. Written correspondence in opposition to the proposed ordinance was received from the following: 1. Michael J. Myers, Partner, First Commercial - Enterprise Land Developers, 17842 Skypark Boulevard, Irvine; 2. E.J. Cantillon, Chairman, Westport Home Builders, Inc., 914 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim; 3. John Saunders, President, Endevco, Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano. Mayor Nash made an oral recapitulation of events leading to the proposed adoption of the ordinance providing for agricultural preservation fees. Mr. Nash cited the General Plan which calls for agricultural preservation; the con- sultants study to determine economic feasibility; Propo- sition A on the March 2, 1976, ballot which, although defeated, resulted in showing a majority of the community in support of such an agricultural preservation program; Coastal Commission concerns which call for local agencies to develop agriculture plans; and, Council direction in May of 1976 that City staff prepare an ordinance setting forth a process for establishment of a fund for the pres- ervation of agriculture. The result is the draft ordinance submitted for Council consideration. Mayor Nash further noted that the consultant's study had recommended that funding should be the first consideration to determine what financial resources a City must develop. Councilman Sweeney noted that the proposed ordinance pro- vides that agricultural funds be deposited in the General Fund, and Mayor Nash concurred that any funds should be placed in a specific fund earmarked for agriculture. Councilman Friess inquired into the use of the fees cur- rently being levied and noted that they have been in existence since 1972. The Director of Administrative Services advised that all fees collected to date have either been used for the preparation of the General Plan or have been allocated to the acquisition of a community center site. Councilman Heckscher noted that the fee schedule appears to be contrary to expressed Council policy of encouraging a slow development growth rate. The City Attorney noted that the provisions of the ordinance are to be updated, and in response to Mayor Nash advised that certain exemp- tions for banking and insurers are statutory exemptions. Council members discussed various provisions of the ordi- nance, noting apparent inconsistencies in per-unit and per -acre fees and requested clarification of Section 8, Page 3, re mobile home parks, taxes to be levied on hotels, types of residential unit, directed that the references in Section 1, Page 1, to "natural resource" be amended to read "community resource", and discussed limits of fees to be levied and whether the ordinance as a whole is fair and expresses Council policy. Councilman Sweeney questioned whether the ordinance should be adopted as a statement of policy and suggested that an open space acquisition program, as mandated by the State legislature, should be defined. Mr. Sweeney further noted that although the voters had expressed -support for a.,Yri- cultural preservation, they had not expressed support for -2- 10/13/76 paying for it. The Land Use Management Code provides 3 27 growth restriction measures through school capacities; properties within the Growth Management land use desig- nation may be controlled by regulatory means, incentives to developers, and fee acquisition; if agricultural pres- ervation were approached as an open space action program to acquire open space lands which could include agricul- ture, he would support the program. Mr. Sweeney stated that if the schedule included a flat fee for every home in the City and for every re -sale of a home with separate consideration of owner -occupied and speculation building, the schedule might be more equitable. Councilman McDowell cited sections of the General Plan concerning preservation of open space and agricultural lands on an equitable basis and stated that the proposed ordinance is contrary to the progress of business and industry and that there are other means of providing open space and agriculture. Councilman Friess stated that the program would require large amounts of funds and agricultural preservation is a legitimate concern, that phasing of development growth has received favorable support, that the need to preserve agricultural lands way ultimately be the responsibility of the entire State, that a fee ordinance should eventu- ally be adopted with lower fees than presently proposed, and that consideration should be given to everyone in the City contributing to the program, and that he would sup- port in concept an ordinance which requires development fees with the possible inclusion of transfer fees from the remainder of the City, but that the proposed ordi- nance is not sufficient. Councilman Heckscher noted that this type of ordinance is a means of demonstrating the commitment to the preserva- tion of agricultural lands and that if some action is not taken, the City will never find itself in a position of obtaining sufficient funds for the program, Mr. Heckscher suggested that the ordinance be referred back to staff with direction to incorporate Council comments while leaving the amount of fees open for determination by subsequent Council action. Mayor Nash directed that the ordinance be referred to the City staff for review, keeping in mind that Council mem- bers would not favor a fee higher than the lowest fee listed on the schedule. Mr. Nash advised that he supports the general direction of the ordinance. Councilman Sweeney suggested that direction also be given to staff with regard to the establishment of an open space acquisition program. Mayor Nash replied that both the General Plan and the Land Use Management Code contain measures which amount to an open space program, but there are no provisions for preserving agriculture. Councilman Sweeney requested that any questions regarding amendments to the ordinance be addressed to each Council member. RESOLUTIONS 1. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - SEPARATION OF CITY CLERKS AND FISCAL OFFICERS DEPARTMENTS (61) Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, from the City Clerk forwarding a proposed Resolution from Dorothy Lyman, President of the City Clerks' Association of California, in support of the proposed separation of the City Clerks and Finance Officers into two distinct depart- ments of the League of California Cities. -3- 10/13/76 It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Councilman Sweeney that the following Resolution, being: RESOLUTION NO. 76-10-13-1. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - CITY CLERKS' DEPARTMENT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SEPARATION OF FISCAL OFFICERS AND CITY CLERKS INTO TWO DEPARTMENTS OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT: None The Resolution authorizes the City voting delegate to the League of California Cities Conference to be held in San Diego during October, 1976, to vote in support of the pro- posed departmental separation. 2. DEL OBISPO STREET/AGUACATE ROAD CURVE - AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE DESIGN (83) Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, from the Director of Public Works forwarding copies of a proposed Resolution authorizing the rel�ase of funds for completion of plans and specifications for the correction of the curve at the intersection of Del Obispo Street and Aguacate Road. Final design plans will be submitted for Federal Aid Urban funding. Councilman Friess noted his concerns with removal of trees and suggested the possible installation of a 'IT" intersec- tion. Councilman Sweeney suggested that the Traffic Coin - mission be involved in the review process of the plans. Councilman Heckscher suggested that any existing staff work on the intersection be reviewed by the City Council prior to release of design funds. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Council- man McDowell that the following Resolution, being: RESOLUTION NO. 76-10-13-2, DESIGN OF DEL OBISPO nual) lix1rnorulluiN - A nhZ)uJU1iViN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY—OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPEN- DITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE COMPLETION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DEL OBISPO STREET/AGUACATE ROAD INTERSECTION be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess and Mayor Nash NOES- Councilman Heckscher ABSENT: None The Resolution authorizes the expenditure of $5,000 of the 1976-77 Capital Project Funds, as set forth in Resolution No. 76-6-30-1 which adopted the 1976-77 fiscal budget. Staff is directed to provide plans and specifications for Council review as part of the design process. -4- 10/13/76 3. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - 329 RICHARD WYNDIJAMSMIT11 (36) It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Mayor Nash that the following Resolution, being: RESOLUTION NO. 76-10-13-3, RICHARD WYNDRAMSMITH - A RESOLUTION OF T11E CITY COUNCIL OF TBE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING RICHARD WYNDHAMSMITH be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT: None The Resolution commends Mr. Wyndhamsmith for his service to the community as a member of the Architectural Board of Review and the Planning Commission and for his efforts in promoting the aesthetic environment of the community. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (ZELLNER COIBIUNITIES, INC.) (91) Council received copies of a letter dated September 14, 1976, from Bruce J. McIver, Zellner Communities,, Inc., 4000 Birch Street, Newport Beach, requesting that Council consider vacating Rancho Viejo Road. The area was pre- viously offered for dedication in conjunction with Tract Map 7812 for a proposed Trabuco Creek Road overcrossing. It was subsequently determined that the overcrossing was not desirable. With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Nash declared the letter received and filed. Mayor Nash noted that the appearance of the vacant property fronting Village San Juan needs improvement; the City Manager advised that he would contact the homeowners association. Councilman Friess noted that the Village San Juan sign and flags are in disrepair. 2. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF INCREASE OF SEWER CONNECTION CHARGE (BOGLE) (93) Council received copies of a letter dated September 13, 1976, from James C. Bogle, 25726 Paseo Colonial, request- ing a waiver of the increase in sewer connection fees in conjunction with the construction of a residence at 31302 Paseo Nogal. Mr. Bogle had been advised during August that the fee would be $325.00; in the interim the fee schedule was increased to $725.00. It was moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by Council- man Heckscher to grant the request; the motion was subse- quently withdrawn. With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Nash referred the request to staff for report back to Council. 3. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - PROPOSAL FOR- COUNTYIVI-Dh SERVICE AREA (61) Council received copies of a letter dated Septembor 1.0, 1976, from the Orange County Division of the League of -5- 10/13/76 rc .30 California Cities requesting that Council formulate a position regarding the proposal of the City of Garden Grove that a County Service Area be established in the unincorporated territory of the County. With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Nash ordered the letter received and filed. 4. PROPOSAL FOR CITY USE OF BUILDING, 'YI-591CAMINO CAPISTRANO (PORTER) (38) Council received copies of a letter dated August 18, 1976, from Kal H. Porter, 647 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, outlining proposed costs for City purchase or lease of the building located at 31591 Camino Capistrano. With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Nash ordered the letter received and filed. CONSENT CALENDAR The following item was taken off the Consent Calendar for separate Council action: 1. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF UTILITY - UNDERGROUNDINU REQUIREMENT (BURKE) (93) -Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, from the Director of Public Works forwarding the request dated September 3, 1976, from Paul H. Burke, 109 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, for permission to install a new power pole to the transformer location on the boundar of parcels 2 and 3, Parcel Map 80-38, 39. The area in question is at the intersection of Avenida Sacarama and a private driveway. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Council- man Sweeney and unanimously carried that Mr. Burke be allowed to replace the existing guide pole with a service pole. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council- man Sweeney to accept the staff recommendations with regard to the following Consent Calendar items. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscber and Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. REPORT OF PLANNING COI�nIISSION MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 14 AND 28, 1976 (67) The Report of Actions taken by the Planning- Commission at its regular meetings of September 14 and 28, 1976, is approved as submitted. 2, REPORT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE C=41ISSION ACTIONS OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1976 (23) The Report of actiol's taken by the Cultural Heritage Com- mission at its re-ular meeting of September 7, 1976, is approved as submitted. -6- 10/13/76 3. RELEASE OF LETTER OF CREDIT FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING3 3 1 1 il A I I Y QTP A Mn IT A -1 _T_V_V__14_A_nT (39) The City Engineer is authorized to release the letter of credit held by the Bank of America in favor of the City, obligating the Capistrano Valley Baptist Church for $10,590.79 as surety for the undergrounding of on-site overhead utilities. The undergrounding has been completed. 4. TREE REMOVAL.TENTATIVE TRACT 9030 (CHRISTIANSEN) (85) The Tree Inspector's report on the request for a permit to remove trees filed by Elmer Christiansen in conjunc- tion with grading and development of the road system in Tentative Tract 9030 is ordered received and filed. The tree removal is approved subject to the condition that each tree removed shall be replaced with a 15 -gallon California pepper. The replacement trees are to be planted within the manufactured slopes created by the alignment of the road system. SUBDIVISIONS AND ANNEXATIONS 1. APPROVAL OF REVISED PARCEL MAP AND DIVISION OF LAND 76-8 (VALLE/LOVE) (85) Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, from the Director of Planning forwarding the recommenda- tion made by the Planning Commission at their meeting of September 14, 1976, that the Tentative Parcel Map for DL -76-8 be approved. The proposal is for a division of approximately 9.77 acres into four parcels located on Assessor's Parcel No. 673-061-04. The applicant is Jack Love, 1407 Seacrest Drive, Corona del Mar. It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried to find that the revised parcel map is in substantial conformance with the previously approved map and to approve Division of Land 76-8 subject to conditions of approval as recommended by the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Friess and seconded by Council- man Sweeney that the proposed Resolution setting forth the conditions of approval be adopted. At the request of the Director of Planning, the motion was withdrawn. The Resolution will be returned for Council approval at the Council meeting of October 20, 1976. CITY MANAGER 1. PROPOSED FIRE STATION SITES (42) Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, fx�bni the City Manager regarding proposed fire station sites at either Del Obispo Street or the corner of Ortega Highway and Ganado Road. The Fire Department and the local volunteers prefer the Del Obispo site; the Oran.ge County Real Property Services Department prefers the Ortega- Ganado site due to a cost differential of $100,000-00 between the two sites. Fire personnel have requested that the City fund the difference so that a station may be located on Del Obispo street. Mr. Ray Miller of the San Juan Capistrano Volunteer Fire Department addrossed tho Council in favor of the Del Obispo Street site. In respon,;c to an inquiry from Councilman Friess, Mr. Miller advizsed that there aro 25 volunteer firemen in the City, a paramedic unit with 3 men on duty at all timos, and a State Forestry unit during the fire season. Mr. Friess noted that the fire porsonnel are to be commended [or their service to the community. -7- 10/13/76 h 332 The City Manager had recommended that the County be informed that the City is unable to fund the site cost difference. Mr. Mocalis advised that it appears that the center of population will be on the cast side of the freeway; it would be more in the public interest to reserve the Del Obispo Street land for commercial/public use; the County Fire District has its own tax base; the 5 -year budget has been completed. Councilman McDowell stated that the Del Obispo Street property should remain on the tax rolls and used for commercial development. The Director of Planning advised that the County is seeking some indication of financial support from the City. Mayor Nash directed that the City Manager and the Director of Planning contact the appropriate County agencies and report back to Council after refinement of the issue. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 9:15 P.M. and reconvened at 9.33 P.M. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 1. RECOMMENDATIONS RE COUNTY TERRITORY AT CITY BOUNDARY - (56) Council received copies of a report dated September 15, 1976, from the Director of Planning re.-.rdin.- the revised plan for the proposed Colinas de Capistrano Planned Com- munity which would provide for a maximum of 2,807 units on 1,270 acres along the western boundary of the City for a gross density of 2.2 units per acre. The major City concerns are (1) the extension of Junipero Serra Road and/or Trabuco Creek Road through the City as pres- ently shown on the County Master Plan of Arterial High- ways, and (2) possible visual impacts of ridgeline development as viewed from the Capistrano Valley. Copies of a proposed policy statement to be forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors were also provided to Council. Council suggested that the first two words of the second sentence of the policy statement be struck and the words, "Provided, however, in . . . 11 be inserted. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried that the Mayor be author- ized to forward the policy statement and the reconunenda- tions of the Plannin.- Commission to the Orange County Board of Supervisors with the suggestion that the policy be made a written part of the proposed zoue text lor the Colinas de Capistrano Planned Community. D113ECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER 1. EARTH STORAGE AT CAMINO LAS RAMBLAS (MISBIN) There was no report submitted on the above -entitled matter. 2. FEDERAL All) URBAN BOUNDARIES FOR FU14DING OF TRANSIT (44) Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, from the Director of niblic Worl�s forwarding copies ol a map indicating the boundaries oT the propo-6ed urbanized limits wi.1.1iin the City as provided by Caltrans. The City would be cles;ignated as part VUral and part urbanized due to urbanized designations recently givon to surrounding commun i ties. -8- 10/13/76 333 It was moved by Councilman Ifeckscher, seconded by Council- man Sweeney and unanimously carried to approve the urbanized boundary area designating the City as part urbanized and part rural, thereby making the City eligible for Federal aid within the urbanized boundary. The State is to be requested to amend the boundary to extend to the east City limits along the Ortega Highway and to run along Camino Capistrano rather than the railroad tracks. 3. STONEHILL DRIVE/ALIPAZ STREET ALIGNMENT - STATUS PXPORT (44) Council received copies of a report dated October 13, 1976, regarding the status of the proposed alignmen� for Stone - hill Drive and Alipaz Street through the Marlborough property outside of the City limits. The report supersedes the memorandum dated September 15,, 1976, previously for- warded to Council. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Council- man Sweeney and unanimously carried to request that the Traffic and Transportation Commission and the Planning Commission analyze the need for Stonebill Drive and the southward extension of Alipaz Street and to review the alternate plans accordingly. The County is to be requested to immediately conduct a small area study in the Capistrano/Dana Point area and to furnish the following: a view analysis for the Stonehill and Alipaz alt,�rnate alignments; a discussion of the environmental impacts for each alternate; and, the phasing of the roadway construction. PLANNING COMMISSION 1. DIVISION OF LAND 76-5 - NG COMMISSION (85) Council received copies of reports dated October 6, 1976, from the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning, and copies of a report dated October 13, 1976, from the Director of Public Works and City Attorney regarding the appeal of Mr. Goultekin Ashik from a condition of approval required by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the installation of an auto repair shop. The condition of approval is to provide a surety device for the improvement of Camino Capistrano along the entire frontage of the land subdivided by Division of Land 75-5. Mr. Ashik is request- ing that he be required to provide a surety device only for the property he has purchased. Mr. Ashik has submitted his appeal fee in the sum of $25.00. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council- man Sweeney that Condition 5 of Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. PC 76-9-14-2, AC 76-7 (Ashik) be amended to read as follows: 115. The applicant shall be required to prepare street improvement plans for full improvements for all parcels in Division of Land 75-5 (Muralt) on Camino Capistrano to include curb and gutter, sidewalks, required street sections, underground utilities, and street lights all in accordance wilh City standards and policies: the applicant --hall. also prepare interim street im- prevenient plans and coustruct same to the satis- faction of' the City Engineer and prior to release of occupancy permits. The applicant shall provide an accept.-ble surety device in a sufficient amount to insure construction of ultiniate improvemonts along tne frontage of his property; the fi­ .1 -9- 1.0/13/76 amount of the surety device shall include the 3 3 4 cost of transition paving to meet existing pavement and shall be adjusted by 10% for con- tingencies and 107o for inflation, The required plans shall be approved and surety device sub- mitted, meeting tne approval of the Director of Planning, prior to release of building permits." The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, Friess, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES: Councilman McDowell ABSENT: None DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. FEDERAL PUBLIC WORKS ACT OF 1976 (89) Council received copies of a report dated October 6, 1976, from the Director of Public Works regarding the recently enacted Federal Public Works Act and setting forth possi- ble City projects for grant funding application. Councilman Heckscher noted that many of the items are shown in the 5 -year budget as unfunded items and that staff should diligently pursue possible funding. Mr. Heckscher requested that special consideration be given to the beau- tification of the downtown area and mal -7 in-tallation. Councilman Sweeney noted that it would be necessary to include provisions for public parking in the downtown area and Counciljiian Heckscher concurred. The City Manager advised that he would be discussing possi- ble City projects with the appropriate officials in the near future and Council would be informed of the City's status. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION CO�SIISSION 1. RESIGNATIONS OF COMMISSIONERS WEATHERS AND LUGO (23) Mayor Nash noted that Traffic and Transportation Commis- sioners Weathers and Lugo have advised of their intent to resign from the Commission due to conflicts with the Thurs- day night meeting dates. LOS RIOS STEERING COMMITTEE 1. APPOINTMENT OF MARIA BROWNE (23) It was moved by I'layor Nash, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried that Maria Browne be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Los Rios Steering Conmiittee. COUNCIL REATATIKS 1. USE OF HIGH SCHOOL SITE AS COMMUNITY CENTER (34) Councilman Sweeney advised that a meeting of the Community Center Committee had been held with the rocommondation made that the Committee make presentations in the c0imnunity at lar -o and to the Planning Commission of concepts for utili- zation of the high school site. 2. LEAGUE OF CALIFOTNIA CITIES CONFrRFNCE OCTOBER 17-20, 1976 It (61) Councilman McDowell advised that at the League of California Ci-.;ius Annual Conference the General Assum�bly will. vote on the expenditure of funds for a proposed new Loague head- -3-0- 10/13/76 5 quarters office building to be located in Sacramento. The City's assessment would be $582,50. It was the con- sensus of the Council th.at the Mayor be authorized to abstain from voting on the issue. 3. PARK'S AND RECREATION - EQUESTRIAN SUBCOMMITTEE (62) Councilman Friess noted that lie had met with members of the Equestrian Subcommittee and that a report is being developed to evaluate all equestrian needs in the City for Council consideration. 4. COUNTY SIGN REGULATIONS (25) Councilman Friess noted that large advertising signs have been recently installed along the freeway to the north of the City. It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be written to the County inquiring if County policy has changed regarding the freeway signs and signs located on telephone poles in Dana Point, 5. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DEL OBISPO STREET AND BLUE FIN DRIVE (82) Mayor Nash inquired into the status of the traffic si.-nal to be installed at the intersection of Del Obispo Street and Blue Fin Drive. The Director of Public Works advised that he would attempt to submit the plans and specifica- tions for Council consideration in approximately three weeks. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed to executive session at 10:45 P.M., the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 11:25 P.M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. to the next regular meeting date of Wednesday, October 20, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. APPROVED: DOUGLAS,�V NASH, MAYOR Respectfully submitted, 1 1 11 =1 11 �. MW76"Rf CITY CLERK 10/13/76 336