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76-1020_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting337 OCTOBER 20, 1976 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor Nash at 7:06 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Father Paul Martin, Old Mission San Juan Capistrano. I.3LL 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. RESOLUTIONS 1. OLD MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - COMMEMORATING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY (61),Council reenivqd copies of a Resolution commemorating Old Mission San Juan Capistrano on the 200th anniversary of its founding by Father Junipero Serra on November 1, 1776, and proclaiming November 1, 1976, as a day of civic celebration. Mayor Nash read the Resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Council- man McDowell that the following Resolution, being: RESOLUTION NO, 76-10-20-1. ANNIVERSARY OF OLD MISSION - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, COMMEMORATING OLD MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ON THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Nash presented Father Martin with a copy of the Reso- lution, and Father Martin expressed his thanks to the City Council, on behalf of the first Bishop of Orange, for the honor bestowed on the Mission. AITNTITES Adjourned Reaular Meotin- of Septe-mber 29, IL976: _�o_unc n It was moved by _,ilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman McDowell and unanimously carried that tho Minutes of the Adjourned Re.gular Alootin.- of September 29, 1976, be approved as submitted. Leg 1976: gular Lic oti ng - 6, I.of Oc tobei It was moved by Co Ftn­c_fhiriai�_ ire ell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that the Miuutes of the Regular -1- 10/9-0/76 meeting of October 6, 1976, be approved with the following 3 3 8 correction: Page 8, third paragraph, second sentence is to read: "Mr. Maurer stated that lie has made a commitment to vest development rights with the City and to work with the City Attorney towards a Williamson Act agreement." MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that all ordinances be read by title only. BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS 1. SERRA AGREEMENT FOR IXASE OF TREATMENT PLANT CAPACITY (SANT! WAIER DISTRICT) (79) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the Director of Public Works forwarding a proposed agreement providing for the lease of .8 MGD of the City's -waste water treatment capacity for a period of 4 years to the Santa Margarita Water District. Conditions include orderly phasing of capacity and procedures whereby the .City will reclaim its full capacity right. A Summary of Quarterly Rates of Return for Waste Water Treatment Capac- ity was also provided; Council will determine the payments to be made by Santa Margarita by subsequent action. Councilman Heckscher noted that if the SMWD is not willing to return the capacity to the City at such time as it is needed, there could be a breach of contract with the City being in a difficult position in establishing damages, and there may be exposure to litigation. Councilman Sweeney suggested it may be inappropriate to discuss leasing treatment plant capacity when the City is in the midst of establishing growth management provisions. The City Manager advised that the District would be required to certify its capacity with the County of Orange and that the City's rights are safeguarded, Councilman Friess noted that there would be an approximate payment to the City of $250,000.00 over a 3 -year period of time and suggested that the payments be set aside for agri- cultural preservation. Mayor Nash concurred. Councilman Sweeney suggested that any funds received be placed in a fund to be designated by Council and noted that denial of the request would encourage development of an improved process for inland reclamation. Bill Knitz, General Manager, Santa Margarita Water District, addressed the Council and set forth the status of the per- mit procedure and the proposed uses for the capacity which would be utilized in the Mission Viejo area for density; reclaimed water would be used on greenbelt areas. Council. discussed operation and maintenance cost factors, depreciation, a possible liquidated damage clause for the agreement, disposition of funds, percentage payments vs. dollar amounts. With the consensus Of the Council, Mayor Nash directed that the Agreement be returned to staff for further refinement of the cost basis, rationale for the rate to be charged, refinement of operation and maintenance, costs. Tho matter is to be reconsidered at the Council illeeting of November 3, 1976. -2- 10/20/76 I 2. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DEL OBISPO STREET AND BLUE FIN DRIVE -339 WP—PROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIOWS—Aff-D —CALL FOR 131])S (82) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 19761 from the Director of Public Works regarding the proposed County -City installation of a traffic signal at the inter- section of Del Obispo Street and Blue Fin Drive. An appli- cation for an encroachment permit has been forwarded to the County; it is estimated that the project will be com- pleted by February of 1977. The project cost of $35,000 will be shared by the City and County; City funds are included in the 1976-77 Capital Projects budget, Gas Tax Fund 2106. Councilman Heckscher questioned -whether funding the traffic signal should take precedence over use of gas tax funds on Ortega Highway improvemonts. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Heckscher and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifications for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Del Obispo Street and Blue Fin Drive and to authorize a call for bids. The bid date is to be established when County requirements are met. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF ORDINANCE 308 RE DEVELOPMENT PHASING, (85) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the Director of Planning regardin6 the requests received for waiver of provisions of Ordinance No. 308, development phasing for approved subdivisions. Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Nash declared the Public Hearing open on the request dated September 23, 1976, from Eddy Meredith, President, Craig Development Corp., for a waiver of Ordinance No. 308 for Tentative Tract 8087 so that the remaining 65 building permits may be obtained prior to January 1, 1978, Mayor Nash inquired if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council. The following persons responded in favor of the waiver being granted: 1. Richard E. Meredith, 305 E. Main Street, Tustin; 2. John Megory, 33511 Avenida Calita; 3. Lois Patty, 33711 Calle Miramar; 4. Phyllis Reimer, 26901 Calle Esperanza; 5. Ed Reynolds, Lot 40, Via de Agua. No one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor Nash declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to approve the request for modification of the provisions of Ordinance No. 308 to allow the issuance of building permits for 65 units in Tentative Tract 8087 during 1977 due to existing problems on Via do Agua. 2. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF ORDINANCE 308 RE DEVELOPMENT PHASING, TENTATIVE TRACT 7616 (WESTPORT HOMF —BUILDER'S) (85) Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Nash declared the Public Hearing open on the request dated September 24, 1976, from holzwarth & Unsworth Oil behalf of Westport Home Builders, Inc., for a waiver of Ordinance No. -3- 10/20/76 e3 A 0 308 for Tentative Tract 7616 so that all 132 remaining building permits are issuable prior to January 1, 1978. Mayor Nash inquired if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council. The following persons responded in favor of the waiver being granted: ____1.____William_Holzwarth, 888 North Main Street, Santa Ana, representing Westport Home Builders; 2. Joe St. Jean, Via Mayor. No one else wishing to address the Council, Mayor Nash declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Council- man Heckscher and unanimously carried to deny the request for modification of the phasing schedule for Tentative Tract -7616. 3. REZONE 76-12, TENTATIVE TRACT K DEVE (85) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the Director of Planning regarding Rezone 76-12 which will adjust the district boundaries from RS (Single Family) to ES (Small Estate) for lots 12 through 22, inclusive, of Tentative Tract 9373 to permit equestrian uses. Notice -having been given as required by law, Mayor Nash declared the Public Hearing open and inquired if anyone in the Audience wished to address the Council. There being no response, Mayor Nash declared the Publi,� Hearing closed. Councilman Sweeney 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 Sweeney and seconded by Councilman McDowell that the following Ordinance, being: --ORDINANCE NO. 313, REZONE 76-12 (TRACT 9373) - AN VK0J.1NAAL;h U11 Lhh Uily. U.V 01UN duall CALIFORNIA, AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 312, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 17 THROUGH 22 OF TRACT 9373 FROM RS (SINGLE FAMILY) TO ES (SMALL ESTATE) be introduced. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash NOES: None I ABSENT: None RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 9:00 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION - UNITED NATIONS DAY, OCTOBER 23, 1976 (71) Doris Drummond, 26202 Via Serra, Capistrano Beach, addressed the Council and advised that a dinner is scheduled on Saturday, October 23, 1976, at the San Clemente Clubhouse in observance of United Nations Day. The event is sponsored by local service organizations. -4- 10/20/76 341 Mayor Nash read the Proclamation issued by President Ford lirging the recognition of United Nations Day and thanked Mrs. Driumilond for her efforts on behalf of the observance. 2. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION (68) Al Arps, 32802 Valle Road, addressed the Council to inquire if the agricultural preservation issue would be listed on a future Council agenda for public input. Mayor Nash advised that the matter would be placed on a future agenda immedi- ately following the Oral Communications portion so that the public may respond. 3. DETACHMENT OF STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 (21) Joe St. Jean, Via Mayor, Mission Bell Ranch, addressed the Council to inquire if a refund would be forthcoming to residents in conjunction with the detachment of the Street Lighting Maintenance District in the Mission Bell Ranch area. Mr. St. Jean also suggested that the City books should be audited and that residents should receive item- ized City tax bills. 4. SAN JUAN BEAUTIFUL, INC. - RECEIPT OF 1976 BEAUTIFUL AWARD FOR ORANGE COUNTY (61) Mayor Nash announced that because of its 200 Tree Planting Program, San Juan Beautiful, Inc., has been chosen by the County Board of Supervisors as the recipient of the 1976 Beautiful Award for the County of Orange. The award is to be presented on October 26, 1976, and is an important con- tribution to the community. ORDINANCES 1. TENTATIVE TRACT 8485 REZONE 76-9 (MAURER-CAIVARD) ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 310 (85) 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 McDowell and seconded by Councilman Heckscher that the following Ordinance, being: ORDILANCE NO. 310, REZONE 76-9 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 38+ ACRES FROM "GM" (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) AND "OR" (OPEN SPACE RECREATION) TO "RS" (SINGLE FAMILY) be adopted: The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES- Councilman Sweeney, since the Ortega Highway is the responsibility of the State ABSENT: None 2. TENTATIVE TRACT 9382 REZONE 76-10 (MAURER-JORDAN) ADOPTION OF ORDINAI�CE NO. 311 (85) 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 McDowell and seconded by Councilman Heckscher that the following Ordinance, being: ORDINANCE NO. 311 REZONE 76-10 (MAURER-JORDAN) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, -5- 10/20/76 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED 342 BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 68, 5+ ACRES FROM "GM" (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) TO "RS" (SINGLE FAMILY) AND "GM(35)'T (GROWTH MANAGEMENT, ONE UNIT/35 ACRES) be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen McDowell, Friess, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES: Councilman Sweeney, since the Ortega Highway is the responsibility of the State. ABSENT: None 3. REZONE 76-8 AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, TENTATIVE (85) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the Director of Planning forwarding the recommendations of the Planning Commission from their meeting of September 28, 1976, regarding concerns expressed in the letter dated August 17, 1976, from San Diego Gas & Electric Company about proposed encroachments into their major transmission line right-of-way within the subject tract. The commission has added an additional nine conditions of approval to the tract in order to mitigate those concerns. Councilman Friess set forth possible problems with an eques- trian easement, i.e., maintenance and �andscaping would be piecemeal and damage to landscaping by horses would be exper- ienced. Mr. Friess suggested that a fenced equestrian trail be established within the 100 foot wide easement. Mr. Robert Baumgarten, representing SDG&E, addressed the Council and advised that the Company has developed a policy of permitting encroachments on their property to allow beautification and landscaped areas; an equestrian trail through their corridor would be acceptable on a license agreement basis. Council discussed transfer of easement rights and ownership with Mr. Baumgarten. Mr. Robert Maurer, applicant, addressed the Council and advised he would cooperate in indicating the ownership in fee to the City with a license agreement with the Gas Com- pany; lot lines would end at the easement, Mr. Maurer offered to provide an approved master landscape plan which would be in conformance with SDG&E requirements; the land- scaping would be installed at the completion of the tract with approved trees, grass, and irrigation system. Cumulative Environmental Imnact Renort. Tentative Tracts 7676, 8485, and 9382 (Maurer): It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman lleckscher, and unanimously carried to find that the cumula- tive Environmental Impact Report prepared for Tentative Tracts 7676, 8485 and 9382 is adequate and note that the Report has been submitted for information only and that its acceptance is not to be construed as concurrence with all data provided within it or as being favorable or unfavor- able to the projects. Continuance of consideration of Rezone 76-8 and Tentative Tract. Map 7673: Mayor Nash advised thaf-it will be necessary for the Plan- ning Coimaission to consider variances to lot lines within the tract prior to Council action; Mr. Maurer stated lie would agree to a continuance of the matter. -6- 10/20/76 Councilman McDowell questioned the acceptance of addi-343 tional burdens of cost and maintenance for landscaping easements. It was moved by Councilman Friess and seconded by Council- man heckscher to continue the matter until it can be heard by the Planning Commission for dedication as a greenbelt with equestrian trail, including the necessary casements. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, Friess, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES*. Councilman McDowell ABSENT: None The Director of Planning estimates that the item will be returned for Council consideration at the first regular meeting in December, 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AGRI (68) With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Nash directed that the above -entitled matter be placed on the City Council Agenda of November 3, 1976. RESOLUTIONS 1. GENERAL PLAN PMENDMENT 76-2 (46)_ Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, forwarding a proposed resolution incorporating previous Council actions on General Plan Amendment 76-2. It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council- man Friess that the following Resolution, being: RESOLUTION NO. 76-10-20-2, GENERAL PLAN AMEND- MENT 76-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, TAKING ACTION ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 76-2 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscher and Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR DIVISION OF LAND 76-8 (V (85) It was moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by Mayor Nash that the following Resolution, being: 76-10-20-3. DI LAND 76-8 k VAIAL ) - A IthbU1,U I I VA UP I r1r, Ul I I UL) W4 k, 11, UP I 11b CITY 01' SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP DL 76-8 (VALLE) FOR THE DIVISION OF APPROXIIIIATELY 9.77+ ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS be approved. The. motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, and ALayor Nash NOES- None -7- 10/20/76 344 ABSTAIN: Councilman Heckscher ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION I NG F (56) With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Nash directed that the letter dated September 30, 1976, front Roy Shimizu, Executive Director, Orange County Housing Author- ity, requesting support of Preposition I on the Novembei', 1976, ballot be recei.,,ed and filed. 2-. REQUEST FOR DE -ANNEXATION, TENTATIVE TRACT 8495 (THAIS) (21) With the -concurrence of -the Council, Mayor Nash directed that the letter dated September 28, 1976, from Dan Partin on behalf -of the property owner, Jack Thais, be referred to staff for report to Council at a later date. The letter is a -formal request for de -annexation of the property formerly known as the Via Manzana School site located adjacent to the San Clemente city limits. CONSENT CALENDAR It was -moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Councilman McDowell that the staff recommendations be accepted with regard to all items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 'Councilmen Sweeney, Mr�Dowell, Friess, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (41) The List of Demands dated October 20, 1976, Warrants Nos. 8270 through 8392, inclusive, and 1911 Act Warrant No. 0186, in the total amount of $282,390.11 is approved as submitted. 2. REPORT OF PLANNING CO�BIISSION ACTIONS OF OCTOBER 12, 1976 (67) The report of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its regular meeting of October 12, 1976, is ordered received and filed. 3. REPORT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION ACTIONS OF (23) The Report of actions taken by the Cultural heritage Commis- sion at its regular meeting of October 12, 1976, is ordered received and filed. 4. CITY TREASURER'S )F INVESTMENTS AS ( (41) The City Treasurer's Report of investments for the period ending September '00, 1976, is approved as submitted. 5. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF 1911 ACT BOND DELINQUENCIES (41) The City Treasurer's Report of 1911. Act deliuquent bonds as of September 30, 197G, is approved as subinitted. 101/20/176 I 6. TRACTS 7972 AND 8325, LEADERSHIP HOU (85) The monumentation for Tract 8325 is accepted and authoriza- tion granted to exonerate Monumentation Bond No. 090953; and, authorization is granted to release Right -of -Way Acqui- sition Bond No. 915150 for Tract No. 7972. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: CITY CLERK CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - MISSION HILLS RANCH, INC. (35) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the City Clerk forwarding copies of a Claim for Taking of Property Without Payment of Just Compensation filed with the City by Mission Hills Ranch, Inc., on October 8, 1976. The Claim is in the total amount of $4,000,000.00. 1 It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to deny the Claim of Mission Hills Ranch, Inc., and refer same to the City's insurance carrier. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 1. CRITERIA FOR LANDMARK TREES (74) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the Director of Planning forwarding a proposed criteria for the Designation of Landmark Trees, as approved by the Planning Commission. It was movel by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried that the report be referred to staff so that input may be received from San Juan Beauti- ful, Inc. 2. BIRD SANCTUARY STRUCTURE (57) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the Director of Planning advising of recommendations made by an ornithologist to be incorporated in a proposed structure which would serve as a nesting place for swallows, as directed by Council on June 21, 1976. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to authorize the expenditure of $75.00 for building materials and to direct staff to con- struct and install a prototype structure at Confluence Park (San Juan Creek Rest Stop). 3. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 76-9, REQUEST FOR ET (23) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, fron, the Director of Planning forwarding copies of a letter dated October 7, 1976, from Claudia Hirsch, requesting modifications to conditions of approval established by Council on September 10, 1975, in conjunction with the resi- dence at 31661 Los Rios Street. It was moved by Mayor Nash, seconded by Cou-neilman Sweeney and unanimously car.ried to concur with the applicalit's request to modify the conditions, as follows: Condition A - The applicant shall offer to dedicate 9 feet of right-of-way along Los Rios Street: The applicant shall offer to 5 feet of right-of-way along Ramos ut. -9- 10/20/76 45 'AM Condition C - Vehicular access shall be obtained from Ramos Street, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER -"I.- REPORT . ON EARTH STORAGE AT CAMINO LAS RAMBLAS (MISBIN -(74) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, -from the Director of Public Works forwarding a proposed Review Process for Earth Storage at Camino Las Ramblas and a Chronology of Removal of Earth Stockpile at the same location. Mr. Murphy advised that the report indicates that -the requested view analysis shall be submitted by the I -developer for staff review by November 1, 1976, rather I than September 1. -Mr.-Morris Misbin ' the developer, 34000 Via de Agua, addressed the Council and referred to his letter dated -October 18, 1976, regarding the grading plan submitted for -the site and requesting guidance for the use of the land. -it-was moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by Council - .man Sweeney that the stored dirt be allowed to remain for future disposition. In response to an inquiry from Council- man Heckscher, the City Manager advised that the view analysis was to indicate the appearance of the site if the were removed. With the concurrence of the second, Councilman McDowell then withdrew the motion. it was moved by Councilman McDowell and seconded by Council- man Sweeney that the matter be tabled, 'he motion carried by the following vote: -AYES: Councilmen'Sweeney, McDowell, and Friess NOES: Councilman Heckscher and Mayor Nash ABSENT: None -2. ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PLAN, FISCAL YEAR 1977 ;(44) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from the Director of Public Works requesting project approval of the Del Obispo Street/A,-Uacate Road intersection for submittal to the County for A11FP funds. New procedures -require that all California Environmental Quality Act mea- -sures be completed prior to the submittal. It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman McDowell and unanimously carried that staff be directed to commence the envirorutiental review of the Del Obispo Street/ Aguacate Road project, and, upon completion, present the City Council with tile preliminary plan, cost estimate, and proposed resolution for funding under the County of Orange Arterial Hi.-hway Financing Plan. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION 1. CONSULTANT'S REPORT ON PRESERVATION OF MONTANEZ-ADOBE (23) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from tile Director of Acb�iinistralive Services forwarding the reco.,inuenda Lions of tile Clil Commission regard- tu,',al florita-e iiig the fraine additions to the adobe which were added in 19,19 by Jerry Palmer and pyoposed stabilization measures to prevent further detorioratiou of the structure. It was moved by Councilman McDowell that the frame additions be retained if ecouomically feasi0lo, but al'ow their re'lloval if tile project 1)ecol1les too C,)stly. Tile motion died for lack of a second. -10- lo/20�/76 It was moved by Councilman Friess and seconded by Mayor Nash that the Council finds that the frame additions 3 4 7 appear to have historical significance and should be preserved if at all possible. With the concurrence of the second, Councilman Friess withdrew the motion; and, the Mayor then directed that the matter be referred to staff, It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Council- man Sweeney and unanimously carried that, with regard to the initiation of stabilization measures to prevent fur- ther deterioration of the structure, the San Juan Capis- trano Historical Socie"y be authorized to begin carrying out the recommendations made by John Volz of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. 2. CAPISTRANO HIGH SCHOOL SITE RETENTION ON HISTORICAL INVENTORY (23) Council received copies of a report dated October 10, 1976, from the Director of Administrative Services forwarding the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Commission that the Capistrano High School site be retained on the Historical Inventory, the intent being only the removal of the Williams Gymnasium from the Inventory, It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Council- man Heekscher that the following Resolution, being: RESOLUTION NO. 76-10-20-4, INVENTORY OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARKS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CA--'ISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE INVENTORY OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL LANDMARKS APPROVED AS RESOLUTION NO. 76-9-16-4 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES- None ABSENT: None PLANNING COAlMISSION 1. HIDDEN VALLEY ACCESS (83) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from, the Director of Planning forwarding the recommendation of the Planning Commission that a policy be adopted for implementation of improvements to San Juan Creek Road in the area known as Hidden Valley, northeasterly of Tract 5733, as -set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 76-9-28-2. The resolution provides that all existing legal building lots as of Sep�.ember 28, 1976, served by the subject portion of San Juan Creek Road may be granted building permits with- out a requirement for improving access upon the condition that an ao"reement is entered into to participate in an assessment district to construct future improvements to Sail Juan Creek Road, that all street name signs shall be approved by the City Engineer and Director of Planning, and street addresses shall be in a visible location and approved by the Director of Planning. it was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council- man McDowell to adopt the recommendations of the Plauning, Coi,�iiission as -;(-,t forth in Resolution No. PC �6-9-28-2 as City policy. The motion carried by the following vote: _11- 10/20/76 4 8 AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Heckscher, and Mayor Nash NOES- -None ABSTAIN: - Councilman -rriess ABSENT: None TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 1. CLOSURE ION ANNIVERSARY) (87) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from George Alvarez, Secretary of the Commission, forward- ing the Commission recommendation regarding activities in conjunction with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of Old Mission San Juan Capistrano. It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Council- man Sweeney and unanimously carried to approve the street closure for Ortega Highway between El Camino Real and Camino Capistrano on October -31 and November 1, 1976, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 P.M.; and, to direct the Public Works Depart- inent to furnish the necessary traffic control devices and to work in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department to control parking. 2. REQUEST FOR PLANTED MEDIAN, VIA LOS PAJAROS (CASAS CAPISTRANO ASSOCIATION, INC.) (83) -Council -received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from George Alvarez, Secretary of the Commission, regarding the proposal of the Casas Capistrano Association that a planted median be installed on Via Los Pajaros for aesthetic purposes. It was moved by Mayor Nash and secon ded by Councilman McDowell that the request -be denied.- The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, McDowell, Friess, and Mayor Nash NOES: None �ABSTAIN: Councilman Heckscher ABSENT: None 3. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN AT AVE. PEDREGAL/AVE. DEL ROSAL (82) Council received copies of a report dated October 20, 1976, from George Alvarez, Secretary of the Commission, regard- ing the request of the Harbor Lane Homeowners Association that stop signs be installed at the intersection of Avenida Pedregal and Avenida del Rosal. It was moved by Councilman McDowell, seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried to coi)cur with the recommen- dation of the Traffic and Transporta tion Commission, as follows- (1) Approve the installation of stop signs at Avenida Pedrel-al and Avenida del Rosal with appropriate red curb marking -s; (2) Direct staff to monitor the intersection with a report back to the Commission within 90 days after the installation; and, (3) Reql-test that the Sheriff's Depart- ment use selective t-raffic enforcement at the inters(,ction. -12- 10/20/76 34-9 COUNCIL REMARKS 1. ATRPORT REGULMONS (88) Mayor Nash requested that tile City Manager investigate the recent occurrence of nighttime fli.-hts out of Oie airport. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed to executive session at 11:28 P.M., the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 11-48 P.M. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 P.M. to the next regular meeting date of Wednesday, November 3, 1976, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber. Respectfully submitted, MARY ANN ,eANOVER, CITY CLERK APPROVED: DOUGLA&'-ff. NASH, MAYOR -13- 10/20/76 350