75-0507_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting3 b 2
MAY 7, 1975
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Weathers at 7:05 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by
George Madsen.
ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEN PRESENT: James K. Weathers, Mayor
John B. Sweeney, Mayor pro tem
Councilman Roy L. Byrnes
Councilman Yvon O. Heckscher
Councilman Douglas B. Nash
COUNCILMEN ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; John O'Sullivan
Director of Administrative Services; William Murphy, Public Works
Director/City Engineer; George Madsen,,8r, Proj,ect,Engin,(?er,.;�,
David J. Smith, Director of Planning; James Oleazaki, City Attorney;
Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk.
MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Sweeney
and unanimously carried that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
April 16, 1975, be approved with the following corrections: (1)
Page 2, Item 4, change "southwest" to "southeast;" and (2) Page 8,
Item 6, add the words "by the Planning Department" to the first
sentence.
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Nash
and unanimously carried that all ordinances and resolutions be
read by title only.
BIDS. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
1. ORTEGA HIGHWAY SIDEWALK - AWARD OF BID
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works providing further informa-
tion on the proposed installation of colored, stamped sidewalks
on the south side of the Ortega Highway from Camino Capistrano
to E1 Camino Real. Forwarded also were copies of the April
16, 1975, memorandum and bid tabulation. The Director of
Planning advised that the General Plan design standards for
the Commercial/Tourist District require colored, stamped
concrete. Councilman Sweeney inquired concerning the allega-
tion made by a resident that stamped concrete used at another
construction site could have caused an increase in liability
insurance. Samples of various types of colored, stamped
concrete were available for Council view.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes; seconded by Councilman
Nash to accept the low bid from D. W. Contracting Company in
the amount of $12,998.00 for the unit prices bid, award the
contract, authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement, and
to reject all other bids. The Public Works Director is to
determine the best top finish for the concrete in order to
reduce safety hazards; any additional cost considerations are
to be brought back to Council. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Byrnes, Heckscher, Nash and
Mayor Weathers
NOES: Councilman Sweeney
ABSENT: None
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2. DEL OBISPO STREET BRIDGE APPROACH -
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPE-C-1—FROMI-0-NO
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the City Engineer's office regarding the construction
of the westerly approach to the Del Obispo Street Bridge
over Trabuco Creek in conjunction with the County bridge
widening project. Del Obispo Street is to be widened on
the south side between Alipaz Street and Trabuco Creek at
an estimated cost of $11,000.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to approve the plans and
specifications for the Del Obispo Street Bridge approach and
to authorize a call for bids to be received on May 30, 1975,
or as soon thereafter so as to provide the necessary coordina-
tion with the bike trails and bridge construction.
3. AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES.Z
DESIGN OF ALIPAZ STREET
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works forwarding copies of an
agreement for engineering services from the firm of
Woodside/Kubota & Associates for the design of the Alipaz
Street storm drain and street improvements. Council requested
receipt of a report setting forth percentages of engineering
services provided by in-house staff as compared to services
provided by the engineering consultant, including costs
therefor. Mayor Weathers directed that this matter be tabled
for further discussion at the next Council meeting of
May 21, 1975.
4. AGREEMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL STUDY
Council received copies of a report dated May 7, 1975, from
the Director of Planning regarding amendments to the Agreement
for an Agricultural Study as requested by the City Council on
April 16, 1975. Councilman Byrnes registered his opposition
to the proposed study, for the record. Discussion ensued
regarding points 2 and 3 in the May 7th report and it was the
consensus of the Council that the Planning Director's report
did not reflect the intent of the Council direction, and the
Agreement need not be changed as it relates to those two points.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Councilman
Nash to approve the Agreement with the inclusion of the
revisions requested by Council at their meeting of April 16,
1975, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the revised Agreement
on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heckscher, Nash, Sweeney and
Mayor Weathers
NOES: Councilman Byrnes
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Councilman
Nash that the above motion be amended to incorporate the fourth
point as described in Page 2 of the Director of Planning's
Report dated May 7, 1975, regarding alternative action programs.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heckscher, Nash, Sweeney and
Mayor Weathers
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Byrnes
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Weathers pointed out as a general direction to staff,
committees and commissions that with regard to this Agreement
and any expenditure of City funds, the City Council is
charged with the responsibility of holding the City's purse
strings and the Council would not entertain any suggestions
of placing the responsibility for the expenditure of those
funds in the hands of anyone else.
5. AUDIT PROPOSAL - 1974-75 FISCAL YEAR
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the Director of Administrative Services forwarding a
proposal from Arthur Young & Company dated April 16, 1975,
to perform the City's 1974-75 fiscal audit at an estimated
cost of $7,000.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to authorize the Director of
Administrative Services to accept Arthur Young & Company as
auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. HEARING DATE - LAND USE MANAGEMENT
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be
continued to the next Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 1975.
2. HEARING DATE - EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 265 -
DEFERRING CCEPT NCE OF ZONING AND PLANNING APPLICATIONS
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried that the date of May 21, 1975,
be set for a Public Hearing on the proposed extension of the
provisions of Ordinance No. 265.
3. HEARING DATE - EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE NO, 284 -
STRUCTURES IN THE LOS RIOS AREA
Mayor Weathers directed that the
set for a Public Hearing on the
provisions of Ordinance No. 284.
ORDINANCES
1. FARM LABOR CAMP PERMIT FEES
date of May 21, 1975, be
proposed extension of the
The City Attorney read the title of proposed Ordinance No. 288,
as follows:
ESTABLISHING FARM LABOR CAMP PERMIT FEES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FARM LABOR CAMP PERMIT
FEES
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be held
over to the next Regular Council Meeting date of May 21, 1975,
for clarification of permit fees and reinspection fees.
RESOLUTIONS
1, HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF 1995 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works forwarding a proposed
Resolution supporting the California Department of Transporta-
tion (Cal Trans) 1995 Highway Functional Classification Study
and .excluding those areas of the 1995 Study in conflict
with the City's General Plan. Council requested that the
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fifth paragraph of the Resolution be amended and the
wording changed from ". . . the Southern California Associa-
tion of Governments is expected to pass a resolution . . "
to ". . . the Southern California Association of Governments
is now considering a resolution . . ."
RESOLUTION NO. 75-5-7-1: NATIONAL HIGHWAY FUNCTIONAL
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE
1995 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION STUDY was read by title by the
City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes and seconded by Councilman
Sweeney that Resolution No. 75-5-7-1 be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Byrnes, Sweeney and Mayor
Weathers
NOES: Councilmen Heckscher and Nash
ABSENT: None
2. MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE - CONSOLIDATION OF DRAINAGE FEES
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works forwarding a proposed
Resolution to consolidate the designation of drainage fees
and clarify the application of the fees with regard to the
San Juan Capistrano -Capistrano Beach Area Master Plan of
Beaches.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-5-7-2: DRAINAGE FEES - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUANC ISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING DRAINAGE FEES AND RESCINDING ANY AND ALL RESOLU-
TIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH was read by title by the City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Byrnes and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 75-5-7-2
be adopted. The Resolution rescinds Resolutions No. 74-4-8-1
and No. 74-4-8-2.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 75-5-7-3: PREVAILING WAGE RATES
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T—H-E-F—CINT-07 SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE RATES BY
CLASSIFICATION FOR ALL CRAFTS NEEDED TO PERFORM CONTRACTS
COVERING CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND REPEALING
ANY AND ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH was read by
title by Mayor Weathers.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 75-5-7-3 be
adopted. The Resolution is to be published in a newspaper
of general circulation, as required by law, and a copy
forwarded to the State Director of Industrial Relations.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 75-5-7-4: IN MEMORY OF HAROLD J. AMBUEHL -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JU N
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA was read in full by Mayor Weathers.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried that Resolution No.
75-5-7-4 be adopted. Upon completion of script artwork and
framing, the Resolution will be presented to the Ambuehl
family.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. COMMUNITY CENTER
Mr. Al Arps, 32802 Valle Road, Space 95, addressed the Council
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and read two letters, both dated May 6, 1975, and in opposition
to the placement of the civic center in the downtown area of
the City.
2. ROUTE 1 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - CAPISTRANO BEACH
Mr. Jim Vanderhoof, 25962 Via del Rey, addressed the Council
and presented written material concerning the State Department
of Transportation off ramp currently being constructed on
Route 1 adjacent to the Doheny Park State Beach and its impacts
on the Capistrano Valley and ocean views.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:25 P.M. and reconvened
at 8:52 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR
At the request of Council, the Warrants and the Sewer Connection
Charge Report were removed from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Nash and
unanimously carried that, with the exception of the above-mentioned
items, the staff recommendations be approved with regard to the
following matters:
1. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
The report of actions taken by the Planning Commission at their
regular meeting of April 22, 1975, was received for information.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 75-5-7-5: COUNTY -WIDE CLEAN-UP & BEAUTIFICATION
PROGRAM - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TAW—JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF A
COORDINATED CLEAN-UP & BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM DURING THE
MONTH OF MAY, 1975 is adopted.
A copy of the Resolution is to be forwarded to Earl S. McCanna,
Orange County Coordinator of the 1975 Program.
3. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL HEAD START DAY
May 14, 1975, is proclaimed National Head Start Day in the
City, pursuant to the request of the Orange County Community
Development Council, Inc.
4. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
The week of May 12 - 18, 1975, is proclaimed National Historic
Preservation Week, as requested by the San Juan Capistrano
Historical Society.
5. QUITCLAIM DEED FOR STORM DRAIN EASEMENT - TRACT 7196
The Quitclaim Deed to convey the Casitas Capistrano storm drain
in Lots A, 1, 2, 4, 5, 14 and 15, Tract 7196, to the Orange
County Flood Control District is approved and the Mayor and
City Clerk authorized to sign said Quitclaim Deed on behalf
of the City.
6. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK REPORT - VILLAGE SAN JUAN
The Director of Planning's status report dated May 7, 1975,
on the recreational vehicle parking area for Village San Juan
was received for information.
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APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
Council considered the List of Demands dated May 7, 1975, Warrants
Nos. 50.13 through 5129, inclusive, in the total amount of
$220,981.30, and requested information on the following:
Warrant No. 5086, payable to General Appraisal for their
services in performing an appraisal of the fixed assets
of the City, was withdrawn from the List of -Demands; a
new warrant retaining 10% of the total amount will be
submitted for Council approval. The Director of Admin-
istrative Services will provide a summary of the appraisal
materials received.
Warrant No. 5088, payable to Golden West Fertilizer.
The Director of Public Works is to investigate the
possibility of having sludge hauled free of charge; if
this is not feasible, the contract with Golden West is to
be reviewed annually.
Warrant No. 5094, payable to Mission Rototilling. The
Director of Administrative Services advised that the
freeway landscaping at San Juan Creek Road and Camino
Capistrano is in conjunction with the CETA Program; the
State will water and maintain the landscaping performed
by the City.
Warrant No. 5104, payable to Rutan & Tucker. The
Director of Administrative Services is to ascertain
the status of the billing. Councilman Heckscher
requested receipt of a copy of the current bill.
Warrant No. 5122, payable to Xerox Corporation. The
Director of Administrative Services is to advise Council
of the amount of fluctuation in the bills from month to
month.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman Byrnes
and unanimously carried that the List of Demands dated May 7, 1975,
Warrants Nos. 5048 through 5129, inclusive, be approved with the
exception of Warrant No. 5086, as noted above.
SEWER CHARGE CONNECTION REPORT
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975, from
the City Engineer's office regarding the charges made for sewer
connections. The Director of Administrative Services advised that
the proposed amount of $300 would cover the sewer hookup charge.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Heckscher
and unanimously carried that the report be received and filed.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 65-6-14-2, the sewer hookup charge will
be increased $25.00 to a total charge of $300.00 per unit,'
effective July 1, 1975.
SUBDIVISIONS AND ANNEXATIONS
1. IMPROVEMENTS AND BONDS TRACTS 75417542 7671 7672 7758
7760 AND PORTIONS OF TENTATIVE TRACT 7387 (VILLAGE SAN JUAN
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the City Engineer's office advising that Cal Fed
Enterprises (formerly U.S. Development) has submitted an
mprovement agreement and bond for portions of Trabuco Creek
Load which were previously included in the original bonds
for the above-mentioned tracts. All other public improve-
ments, including streets, curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
underground drainage facilities, sanitary sewers, and
ornamental street lights have been constructed. The entire
improvement of Trabuco Creek Road will be undertaken at one
time at a later date; the developer has submitted a bond in
the amount of $295,000.00 for this future construction.
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It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to accept the bond and
approve the Agreement for the construction of Trabuco Creek
Road and to authorize the execution thereof, and to accept
all completed public improvements in Tracts 7541, 7542, 7671,
7672, 7758 and 7760; and, to authorize the City Engineer
to certify completion after receiving a copy of the recorded
Notice of Completion for all improvements.
Mayor Weathers noted that the quality of the advertising
banners at San Juan Village has deteriorated and should
be updated or removed.
CITY MANAG
1. CAPISTRANO AIRPORT PRELIMINARY REPORT
The City Manager presented an oral report to the City Council
on a meeting held with Mr. Wilcox and Mr. McAfey, owners
of the Capistrano Airport, LUP 70-103, on May 7, 1975. The
matter will be placed on the City Council Agenda of June 18,
1975, and a written report will be submitted at that time.
2. WESTPORT DESIGN CENTER - PROPOSED USE AS PUBLIC BUILDING
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the City Manager regarding the availability of the
Westport Design Center located on Camino Capistrano at Oso
Road at a purchase price of $17,000; the owner, First
Commercial Corporation, is willing to lease the property to
the City for an amount equivalent to the taxes and assessments.
due which would be approximately $1000 per year. Council
discussed the possible use of the building for community
organizations, City committees, and as office space for the
recreation program._
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Byrnes to determine that the City is not interested in the
use of the structure at this time. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Byrnes, Nash, Sweeney and
Mayor Weathers
NOES: Councilman Heckscher
ABSENT: None
3. LONE PINE STABLES - AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT
LOT E, TRACT 8264 CONNOR ANDERSON
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The City Manager reported to the Council regarding the Lease
Agreement entered into on October 16, 1974, between the City
and James Connor and Gordon Anderson for use of City property
adjacent to the Maurer development on the Ortega Highway as
a horse boarding stable. Surveying of the proposed develop-
ment has revealed that some of the existing structures are
outside of the Agreement area and must be relocated.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized
to execute an amended Lease Agreement making additional
acreage of City -owned land adjacent to San Juan Creek and
west of the existing stables available to the lessees. The
current lease rate of $150.00 per month is to be retained
for the next three years in order to compensate the lessees
for any losses incurred due to the relocation of their
stables operation.
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4. PERSONNEL - APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION COORDINATOR
The City Manager advised that interviews of seventeen
candidates had been conducted for the recently created
position of Recreation Coordinator and that the leading
candidate, Mr. Thomas Baker, had accepted the appointment.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Council-
man Nash to authorize the employment of Thomas Baker as
Recreation Coordinator at Range 25, Step 3, $1093 per month,
effective June 2, 1975. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Byrnes, Heckscher, Nash and
Mayor Weathers
NOES: Councilman Sweeney
ABSENT: None
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS - AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT PROCESS
Council received copies of a report dated May 7, 1975, from
the Director of Planning forwarding a revised procedure for
environmental impact report consultants, as recommended by
the Environmental Board of Review.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Byrnes and unanimously carried to endorse the revised procedure,
as follows:
a. Determination is made that an EIR is necessary.
b. The applicant choosesa consultant from a suggested list
maintained by the City, or brings a consultant of his own
choosing to the City.
C. A three-way agreement is made in which the applicant
deposits with the City the funds necessary for the
complete environmental impact report.
d. The consultant is bound by the contents of the agreement
and he produces an environmental impact report and is
responsible for the hearings at the Planning Commission
and/or City Council level.
e. The consultant is responsible for providing all information
covered by the agreement. If a new issue is brought up
which had not been considered in the agreement, it is
then the applicant's responsibility to furnish that
information through whichever source he desires (i.e.,
through the consultant, through another consultant, or
through his own other resources).
2. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM DEFERRAL PERIOD -
MIS ION HILLS R -
Council received copies of a report dated May 7, 1975, from
the Director of Planning regarding the request of the firm
of Burke, Williams & Sorensen for an exemption from the
deferral period for the Mission Hills Ranch Project (PA 75-5).
Mr. Justus C. Gilfillan of Mission Hills Ranch, Inc.,
addressed the Council and stated that the exemption is
requested so that a tentative subdivision map may be .
submitted and processed and an environmental impact report
initiated.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
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Heckscher and unanimously carried to accept the staff
recommendation and deny the request for an exemption from
the provisions of Ordinance No. 275; and, to suggest that
the applicant petition the City Council for a General Plan
amendment in accordance with the procedures outlined in
the Land Use Management Code.
3. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM DEFERRAL PERIOD -
Council received copies of a report dated May 7, 1975, from
the Director of Planning regarding the request of Charles W.
Ehlers for an exemption from the deferral period in order
to process a Land Use Permit for the establishment of a
recreational off-street vehicle storage area on approximately
two acres of land along the San Juan Creek Channel and
adjacent to the River Oaks Riding Stable.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-5-7-6: GRANTING EXEMPTION FROM THE
DEFERRAL PERIOD - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETER-
MINING THAT THE EHLERS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE SITE
MERITS EXEMPTION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 2652
AS AMENDED was read by title by the City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes and seconded by Councilman
Sweeney that Resolution No. 75-5-7-6 be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Byrnes, Heckscher, Sweeney and
Mayor Weathers
NOES: Councilman Nash
ABSENT: None
Council noted that the granting of the above request for an
exemption in no way binds the Council to an action of approval
of the project, nor is it to be construed as any indication
that an action of approval is being considered. Compatibility
of use and conditions for improvement have not been addressed.
4. AGRICULTURAL STEERING COMMITTEE - PARTICIPATION OF
COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Council received copies of a report dated May 7, 1975, from
the Director of Planning regarding the proposed participation
of the Orange County Farm Bureau as an advisory member of the
Agricultural Steering Committee. This item is held over from
the meeting of April 16, 1975.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Councilman
Byrnes to direct staff to formally address the Orange County
Farm Bureau to request their participation as an advisory
member to the Agricultural Steering Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher and seconded by Councilman
Nash that the matter be tabled. The motion failed by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Heckscher and Nash
NOES: Councilmen Byrnes, Sweeney and Mayor Weathers
ABSENT: None
The primary motion carried by the following vote:
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NOES:
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Councilmen Byrnes, Sweeney and Mayor Weathers
Councilmen Heckscher and Nash
None
MARLBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF CITY - SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Council received copies of a report dated May 7, 1975, from
the Director of Planning regarding the status of the
proposed Marlborough project south of the City between
Del Obispo Street and San Juan Creek. The Environmental
Review Board has recommended that the City not appeal the County's
granting of the Land Use Permit for the grading operation, but
that the City make a formal communication to the County inform-
ing them of the City's continuous interest in the project.
A proposed letter for submission to the County was also
received.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to
sign the letter and to direct the City Clerk to forward copies
to the Board of Supervisors and to the Orange County Planning
Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Mayor Weathers
and unanimously carried that staff be directed as follows:
(1) to initiate a partial Sphere of Influence for areas
south of the City which are in Water District No. 4 and
(2) to initiate proceedings for annexation of Tract No. 8090
to the City.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
1. CAMINO DEL AVION ALIGNMENT"STUDY
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975, from
the City Engineer's office and George Madsen, Sr. Project
Engineer,made an oral presentation on five alternative routes
for the proposed alignment of Camino del Avion from the
existing Camino del Avion to Camino Capistrano. Plans, maps
and analyses for each of the five possible routes were
provided. It was the consensus of the Council that the
Engineering staff provide further information on all of the
ramifications of Routes 1 and 5 for report back to the Council."
The information is also to be provided to the Traffic Committee
and Planning Department.
2. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 32122 CAMINO CAPISTRANO - LOT 5, TRACT 1269
OND AND AGREEMENT KOEBE LE -
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the City Engineer's office forwarding a bond and agreement
to guarantee street improvements in connection with the
recently completed office building at 32122 Camino Capistrano.
The bond is for a 2 -year period of time and in the amount of
$3600; both the bond and the agreement have been executed by
the property owners, Maurice and Hazel Koeberle.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to accept the bond and approve
the agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
1. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION - KENNETH B. CROSBY
Council received copies of a memorandum dated May 7, 1975,
from the Traffic and Transportation Committee advising that
Mr. Kenneth B. Crosby has submitted his resignation as a
member of the Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to accept Mr. Crosby's resigna-
tion from the Traffic and Transportation Committee effective
May 7, 1975, and to direct the City Manager to prepare a
letter in appreciation of his public services.
SOUTHEAST ORANGE COUNTY CIRCULATION STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE
1. STATUS REPORT
Councilman Nash reported that the Committee consultants had
prepared 4 alternatives of potential arterial selection
methods which will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors
as an indication of the circulation network required for the
County. A detailed report on the 4 alternatives should be
available in approximately 2 months.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. INCORPORATION OF PROPERTY IN COUNTY TERRITORY
Councilman Nash requested information regarding the possible
incorporation of County territory to the west of the City;
Mayor Weathers directed staff to report back to the Council
on this matter.
2. CITY GOVERNMENT
Councilman Heckscher requested information regarding the
feasibility of charter government for cities.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:02 P.M. to the next regular meeting date of
Wednesday, May 21, 1975, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY O ER, CITY
APPROVED:
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