73-1210_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingDECEMBER 10, 1973
REGULAR MEETING -CITY COUNCIL -CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Byrnes at 7:00 p.m.
The Pled¢- of All^mi.-nce 7,ao -=4t^d. 1—ccation was ai: r b;
Councilman Thorpe.
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ROLL CALL: Councilmen present: Roy L. Byrnes, Edward S. Chermak,
Josh Gammell, James F. Thorpe,
James K. Weathers
Staff present: Madsen, Murphy, Nelson, Okazaki, O'Sullivan,
Smith, Weidner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 26, 1973.
There being no objections, the foregoing minutes were approved
as written.
Moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Thorpe and
unanimously carried, to have all ordinances and resolutions for
this meeting read by title only.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
1. ACCESS RIGHTS AND SLOPE EASEMENT LUP 72-121 (ALIPAZ RECREATION
VECHILE PARK).
It was moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe and unanimously carried to accept the access rights and slope
easements for Del Obispo Street and authorize the City Clerk to
certify acceptance.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS
1. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE: PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION - ORDINANCE NO. 252.
It was moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe and unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 252 - amending
portions of Ordinance No. 197 relating to the appointment of members
to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only.
2. FIRST READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE: RZ 73-115-T -
PARKING - ORDINANCE NO. 253.
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman
Gammell, and unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 253 -
amending Ordinance Nos. 115 and 231 relating to parking requirements.
Attorney Oakzaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only.
3. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DEPOSITORY FOR
THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE CITY - ORDINANCE NO. 254.
It was moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe,
and unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 254 - establishing the
depository for the General Fund for the City.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only.
4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET CHANGES -
RESOLUTION NO. 73-12-10-1.
It was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Gammell,
and unanimously carried to adopt, by resolution, the revisions to the
1973-1974 budget.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing resolution by title only.
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5. RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY AHFP FUNDS FOR VALLE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 73-12-10-2.
It was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Weathers, and unanimously carried to-P,--c.c the resolution ar"
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign for the City and
direct the City Engineer to insert the cost estimate $463,000.00,
and authorize the City Engineer to increase or decrease the
original estimate of cost by ten per cent (10%).
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing resolution by title only.
6. RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY AHFP FUNDS FOR WIDENING OF
CAMINO CAPISTRANO BRIDGE OVER SAN JUAN CREEK -
RESOLUTION NO. 73-12-10-3.
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman
Chermak and unanimously carried to approve of the resolution and
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign for the City, and
direct the Director of Public Works to transmit the resolution to
the Orange County Road Department.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing resolution by title only.
7. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 249 - ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE "PRECISE ZONING MAP".
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman
Gammell and carried by a vote of four to one to adopt Ordinance
No. 249 - amending the "Precise Zoning Map" as adopted y�dinance
No. =, Section 3.01.3 to be designated as RZ 73-118 Amendment
No. 31. Councilmen Chermak, Gaminell, Thorpe and Weathers voting
aye, Mayor Byrnes voting noe.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only.
8. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 250 - TRESPASSING.
It was moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman
"Gammell and unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 250 -
declaring it to be a misdemeanor to enter upon the lan—d---oY another
without permission therefor.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only.
SUBDIVISIONS, ANNEXATIONS - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS - (WRITTEN)
1. LETTER FROM SAN JUAN BEAUTIFUL RE: LITTER.
A letter from San Juan Beautiful outlined some of the general
complaints on litter and debris within the City business district.
It was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Chermak and unanimously carried to re -instate regular street sweeping
service in the central business district.
COMMUNICATIONS - (ORAL) - NONE
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
1. REPORT ON RECENT COMMISSION ACTIONS.
Clarification was made by the Director of Planning with regard
to a rejected appeal for a negative declaration pertaining to
Rezone 73-111 which requests E-3 zoning north of Ortega Highway
near the easterly city limits.
No further comments were made. The items contained in the
report are informational only, no action is necessary.
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ADMINISTRATIVE
1. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER - CASH BALANCES, OCT. 31, AND
NOV. 301 1973.
No comment, no action necessary.
2. REPORT OF CITY TREASURER - INVESTMENTS, OCT. 31, AND
NOV. 30, 1973.
No comment, no action necessary.
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3. REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - FUND BALANCES, OCT. 31, 1973.
No comment, no action necessary.
4. REPORT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES AS OF OCT. 31, AND
NOV. 30, 1973.
Council questioned the need to have these reports distributed
with the agenda packets. The Director of Finance stated that the
reports could be made available in his office for Council to refer
to as they wished.
5. MISSION FLATS DRAINAGE REPORT - EL HORNO/ACJACHEMA.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded
by Councilman Weathers and unanimously carried to direct city crews
to do some minor grading at the end of Don Juan Avenue; to direct
the City Engineer to prepare plans for a curbed cul-de-sac and
drainage channel at the end of Don Juan Avenue; and to report at a
future date on the funding.
6. REPORT ON CAPISTRANO MOBILEHOME PAGEANT OPERATION.
Staff reported it had attempted to contact principals of the
Capistrano Mobilehome Pageant to discuss various aspects of their
operation which have caused Council concern. There has been no
response to letters or phone calls.
It was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Chermak,
and unanimously carried to refer Capistrano Mobilehome Pageant's
Land Use Permit to Planning Commission for review and possible
rescission, and to direct an ordinance establishing additional
controls on mobilehome display units.
Mr. Gene Butterfield, president of Capistrano Mobilehome Pageant
expressed concern about the cost of complying with Council's request,
but stated that he would work with Council to remedy the existing
situation.
7. TREASURER'S REPORT ON 1911 ACT.
No comment, no action necessary.
PARKS & RECREATION MATTERS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR MATTERS -'NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. REPORT OF SCHOOL SITE STUDY COMMITTEE (ORAL).
(POSSIBLE ACi'ION ON RESOLUTION NO. 73-11-13-1 P/C -
REGARDING YEAR ROUND SCHOOL CALENDAR)
City Manager stated there is to be a meeting, December 19, 1973,
with the developers, school district and council committee. There is
the possibility of a formal agreement between the developers and
the school district.
Regarding Resolution No. 73-11-13-1 P/C - Year Round School -
the committee does not believe this issue should be brought up at this
time.
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No further comments were made.
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STAFF REPORTS
1. CITY ENGINEER
No comments, no action necessary.
2. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
No comments, no action necessary.
3. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
No comments, no action necessary.
4. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
No comments, no action necessary.
WARRANTS
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 10, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe,and unanimously carried to approve Warrants 2664 through
2715, and 0019 through 0121, for a total of $128,930.61.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. PROPOSED LETTER TO STATE LEGISLATURE ON SB 629 - JOINT
FINANCE POWER.
It was moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe and carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to send a
letter opposing joint finance power to Senator Carpenter and
Assemblyman Badham.
2. Councilman Chermak expressed a desire to send a Commemorative
Plaque to the Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
It was moved by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Weathers and unanimously carried to send a Commemorative Plaque to the
Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carlos Romero Barcleo, for the
hospitality extended during the Congress of Cities.
3. Councilman Weathers moved, seconded by Councilman Chermak
and unanimously carried to purchase a small Sony tape recorder and
allow up to $15 for accessories.
4. Councilman Thorpe suggested two meetings a month rather
than three. Also suggested putting this question on the agenda for
further discussion.
5. Councilman Thorpe also suggested a resolution requesting
businesses within the city restrict lighting to business hours only.
6. Councilman Thorpe further suggested that the Council approach
the question of whether the City of San Juan Capistrano shall establish
a Police Department on the next ballot.
There being no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
to a meeting, December 17, 1973, at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
C-ity Clerk
oy L, usyrn s, m. u., mayor o
City of Sa4 Juan Capistrano
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