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AUGUST 18, 1975
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to
order by Mayor Weathers at 7:05 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEN PRESENT: James K. Weathers, Mayor
John B. Sweeney, Mayor pro tem
Councilman Roy L. Byrnes
Councilman Yvon 0. Heckscher
Councilman Douglas B. Nash
COUNCILMEN ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; William D. Murphy,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer; Larry Lawrence, Assistant
Planner; John O'Sullivan, Director of Administrative Services;
]nary Ann Hanover, City Clerk.
1975-76 PROPOSED BUDGET AND
FISCAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM
Council commenced their discussion of the proposed 1975-76 City
budget with the Budget Transmittal from the City Manager. The
budget proposes the same General Fund tax rate as last year; the
tax rate for bonded indebtedness will be decreased from 200 to
16�; the feasibility of a General Fund tax decrease was discussed.
CAPITAL PROJECTS SUMMARY
The proposed capital outlay projects are to be discussed upon
completion of consideration of the remainder of the proposed budget.
CITY COUNCIL - ACCOUNT
The City Manager was directed to prepare a review of the Council
Legislative Aide program.
CITY MANAGER - ACCOUNT 11
Council discussed the City Manager's budget, and it was clarified
that the expenses shown for the Recreation Coordinator included
salary and minor operating expenses. The CETA Program was discussed,
and the City Manager was directed to report on use of funds and CETA
guidelines; Program funding will continue through June 30, 1976.
CITY CLERK - ACCOUNT 12
Council discussed the City Clerk's budget. Information regarding
the licensing of news stands was requested.
CITY ATTORNEY - ACCOUNT 13
It was the consensus of the Council that staff be directed to
report to Council during the coming year on the financial
feasibility of forming an in-house legal department.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - ACCCUNT 14
Council discussed the proposed purchase of a computer. It was
suggested that the feasibility of cooperative purchasing services
with other agencies be investigated. Council also suggested that
a better process with remote control lighting be imple,nented for
visual presentations for the Council Chamber.
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RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council .recessed at 8:45 P.M. and reconvened at 9:08 P.M.
CITY CLERK - ACCOUNT 12 (ADVERTISING EXPENSES)
Council discussed the recommendation that the practice of
publishing adopted City ordinances be discontinued due to the
expenses incurred. Publication of these ordinances is not
mandatory under State law since there is not a newspaper of
general circulation published and circulated in the City. The
City Manager was directed to provide more information and possible
alternative methods cf keeping the public informed, including
cost factors.
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS
Council continued their perusal of the proposed budgets for the
City Treasurer (Account 15); Payroll Burden (Account 17).
Consideration of Community Promotion (Account 18) will be held
at a later date. With regard to the Police budget (Account 20),
the City Manager advised that there will be a presentation to
Council and introduction of Sheriff's officers, possibly at
the meeting of September 3, 1975. Further budget discussions
are scheduled for the adjourned Council meeting of Thursday,
August 21, 1975.
S.E.R.R.A. - REPORT ON PUMP MALFUNCTION
Council received copies of a memorandum dated August 18, 1975,
from the Director of Public works regarding the sewage pump
motor malfunction at the S.E.R.R.A, plant which occurred Friday
evening, August 15th. Council commended the expeditious
handling of the situation by City personnel.
AGRICULTURAL STUDY - PHASE II
Council received copies of a memorandum dated August 1, 1975,
from the Director of Planning regarding the status of the
Agricultural Study and forwarding a proposed schedule for the
completion of. Phase II. A public presentation is scheduled
for Tuesday, August 26th, at Dana Hills High School for a joint
meeting of the Planning Commission and the Agricultural Steering
Committee. Copies of a proposed News Release were also provided.
It was the consensus of the Council that the schedules be
approved as submitted, as requested by the Assistant Planner.
Council directed that the various homeowners associations be
notified of the August 26th meeting.
RECYCLING - PROPOSED NEW BUDGET PROGRAM
The Director of Administrative Services requested that the Council
determine whether or not the City should investigate establishing
a recycling program, since the present lessee is currently unable
to operate. Council requested further information on the subject
including feasibility and costs involved. Conceptual approval
of the program was granted, as requested.
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES - PROPOSED NEW BUDGET PROGRAM
Council granted conceptual approval of a proposed program whereby
the City would enter into a contract with a private concern for
animal control services, including 24-hour patrol and licensing
and impoundment services.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. to the nest regular meeting date of
Wednesday, August 20, 1975, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council
Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
�MARY ANN OVER, C T CLERK-
APPROVED:
LE K
APPROVED:
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