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AUGUST 27, 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 7:07 P.M. in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL: COUNCILMEN PRESENT:
COUNCILMEN ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City
Director of Administrative Services;
of Public Works/City Engineer; Georg
Consultant; Larry Lawrence, Assistant
City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover, City
James K. Weathers, Mayor
John B. Sweeney, Mayor pro tem
Councilman Yvon O. Heckscher
Councilman Douglas B. Nash
Councilman Roy L. Byrnes
Manager; John O'Sullivan,
William D. Murphy, Director
George Madsen, Engineering
Planner; James S. Okazaki,
Clerk.
This meeting was called for the purpose of completing the City
Council Agenda begun on August 20, 1975, and for further
Council consideration of the proposed 1975-76 fiscal budget.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
1. 1980 FUNCTIONAL HIGHWAY USAGE -
F U URBAN BOUNDARIES
Council received copies of a report dated August 20, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works regarding the request
of CALTRANS that cities and counties in California revise
their 1995 classification studies of highways. The request
is based upon a Federal Highway Administration mandate that
all federally -funded highway programs be based upon a
proposed 1980 functional system. The requirement also creates
the need for realignment of urbanized boundaries for participa-
tion in the Federal Aid Urban program. Funding of the
Arterial Highway Financing Program is coordinated with the
FAU Program. Council was also supplied with a map indicating
the City's proposed 1980 functional system and the proposed
urban boundaries.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to approve the 1980 functional
system and urban boundary as presented.
2. ORTEGA HIGHWAY - STATUS REPORT
Council received copies of a preliminary report dated
August 20, 1975, from the Director of Public Works regarding
the street improvements to the Ortega Highway, as proposed
by Councilman Nash. A complete report will be submitted
for Council consideration at the meeting of September 3,
1975.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to receive and file the
interim report.
3. S.E.R.R.A. PROJECT COMMITTEE NO. 2 BUDGET -
PLANT EXPANSION
Council received copies of a report dated August 20, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works requesting affirmation of
the S.E.R.R.A. Project Committee No. 2 budget, which provides
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expansion of the plant capacity from 6 MGD to 9 MGD. The
City would gain 1 MGD capacity.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to approve a modified budget
for S.E.R.R.A. Project Committee No. 2 in the amount of
$2,484,742.42 and to authorize the accrued interest within
the Project Committee to be allocated toward funding the
City's portion of the budget. Unallocated cash reserves in
the amount of $33,300 will be returned to the City.
4. CAMINO DEL AVION ALIGNMENT STUDY
Council received copies of a report dated August 20, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works forwarding a detailed
analysis of the proposed Camino del Avion easterly extension
to cross Trabuco Creek and reports on the southerly align-
ment (Route 1) and the northerly alignment (Route 5).
George Madsen, Engineering Consultant, made an oral presenta-
tion, including profile maps showing cuts and fills, and
engineering problems crossing the railroad and the freeway.
Cost estimates were also provided.
Councilman Sweeney suggested that neither of the routes be
considered and that the County be requested to consider the
construction of a crossing south of the City limits at
Stonehill Drive. He also suggested that local community
organizations be notified of the City's consideration of
Routes 1 and 5 and that they be asked for input at this
time rather than at the public hearing stage. In discussing
means of alleviating visual impact, Council suggested
the possibility of using pilings rather than fill material
for elevations and lowering of the railroad beds.
It was moved by Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to refer the Camino del
Avion Alignment Study to the Traffic and Transportation
Committee; the Committee is to refer the matter to the
Planning Commission by November 1, 1975, with specific
recommendations. Thereafter, the matter will be re -considered
by the City Council.
ARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
1. NAMING OF PARKSITE ("LONG PARK")
This matter is continued from the Council meeting of August 6,
1975.
Mr. Ken Derry, representing the Capistrano Villas Homeowners
Association, addressed the Council to request that the matter
be tabled in order to give them an opportunity to meet with
the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Derry advised that
the majority of the Association members favored naming the
park area officially as "Long Park."
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Mayor
Weathers that the park be officially named "Long Park." The
motion was withdrawn with the concurrence of the second.
Mayor Weathers_ directed that the matter be referred back to
the Parks and Recreation Commission; a recommendation
from the Commission is to be submitted to the City Council
at their meeting of September 17, 1975.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
1. REQUEST FOR STREET VACATION - MISSION HILLS RANCH ASSOCIATION
Council received copies of a report dated August 20, 1975,
from the Director of Public Works regarding the petition
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from the Mission Hills Ranch Homeowners Association
requesting that the City vacate the streets in the Mission
Hills development due to traffic hazards. The recommendation
from the Traffic and Transportation Committee is that
Council deny the request for street vacation procedures
pending the Committee's review of the Environmental Impact
Report for the development east of Mission Hills Ranch.
Council stated that even if the Environmental Impact Report
is approved, they would not endorse the use of Mission Hills
Drive as an access route to the proposed development east
of Mission Hills Ranch.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried that the matter be tabled.
2. VIA DE AGUA TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT (ALTO CAPISTRANO)
At the request of the Director of Public Works, Mayor Weathers
set the date of Wednesday, September 10, 1975, for a joint
meeting with the members of the Planning Commission for
discussion of the Via de Agua traffic problems.
AGRICULTURAL STEERING COMMITTEE
1. PHASE II REPORT
Council received copies of a report dated August 20, 1975,
from the Acting Director of Planning regarding the status of
Phase II of the Agricultural Preservation Study.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Nash and unanimously carried to confirm the following schedule
for the completion of Phase II of the Agricultural Preservation
Study and to direct staff, the Steering Committee, and the
Planning Commission to proceed with the meetings:
a. A public hearing to be held by the Planning Commissio':
on September 2, 1975, in order to ascertain the
community's feelings on the programs which have
been devised.
b. A Planning Commission recommendation relative to
the continuation of the project and the program
which is to be more fully defined.
C. Action by the City Council at their meeting of
September 17, 1975, relative to the remainder of the
contract.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. BUILDING REGULATIONS - SET BACK REQUIREMENTS
Councilman Nash commented regarding the proximity to the
street and to existing buildings of the facility being
constructed on Del Obispo Street by the Capistrano Valley
Baptist Church. He requested that the Planning Department
provide a brief review of front and side yard set back
requirements for Council consideration.
2. BUILDING & SA)FETY - ELECTRICAL WIRING REQUIREMENTS
Councilman Nash requested that Council be advised of the
City's current requirements with regard to the use of
aluminum wiring in residential construction. Councilman
Sweeney requested receipt of information on instances of
fire due to the use of aluminum wiring.
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3. TRAFFIC CONGESTION - PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN MALL
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Councilman Heckscher noted that traffic in the downtown
commercial area of the City between the Ortega Highway and
E1 Adobe Plaza is becoming extremely congested during day-
time hours, that the problem of parking has not been addressed,
and that trucks and campers obscure the buildings from view.
He proposed that a section of Camino Capistrano from Verdugo
Street to Forster Street be blocked off in order to create a
pedestrian mall, provided that adequate parking facilities
are established for downtown businesses. He suggested that
the creation of the mall occur during 1976, in order to
retain the charm of the area. Mayor Weathers advised that
this subject would be coordinated with the proposed Planning
Department study of the entire downtown area; he requested
that the Director of Public Works provide an updated report
on an earlier study made of the possibility of establishing
a mall area in the downtown business district.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:15 P.M. and reconvened at 8:37 P.M.
1975-76 BUDGET - FISCAL AND COMSNNITY SERVICES PROGRAM
Council received copies of a report dated August 27, 1975, from
the Director of Administrative Services regarding requests for
funds which have been received from community organizations.
Council took the following actions:
1. Capistrano Indian Council
Jean Mendez, Vice President of the Indian Council, addressed
the City Council and read a letter from the Council President
Jasper Hostler, Jr., outlining their request for funds for
postage, printing, stationery, office equipment and budget
preparation. A budget for the organization was not submitted.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney and seconded by Councilman
Heckscher to grant the request for funds in the total
amount of $500. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sweeney, Nash and Heckscher
NOES: Mayor Weathers
ABSENT: Councilman Byrnes
Mayor Weathers advised that his negative vote was due to
the lack of receipt of a budget. The funds are to be issued
to the Indian Council on specific requests, pending receipt
of -the budget.
2. San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce:
Margaret A. Olsen, Manager of the Chamber, addressed the
Council regarding their report and budget as submitted.
It is anticipated that the Chamber will share office space
with the Historical Society.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to grant the request for
funds to the Chamber of Commerce in the total amount of
$13,007.
3. San Juan Capistrano Historical Society:
Anne Sc auwec er, Chairman of theSociety's Finance Committee,
responded to questions from the City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Sweeney, seconded by Councilman
Heckscher and unanimously carried to provide support to the
Historical Society, as follows: Funds in the amount of
$5,690; the hiring of one part time CEPA clerk to be
assigned to the Society and to the Chamber of Commerce;
underwriting of the "Profiles of San Juan Capistrano" book
publication in the amount of $5,000.
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4. Community Counseling Center:
Larry Flores, Head Counselor of the Community Counseling
Center, responded to questions from the City Council
regarding their organization, which is sponsored by the
Orange County Community Development Council, Inc.
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried to support the Community
Counseling Center with funds in the amount of $9,216.00.
1975-76 CITY TAX RATE
RESOLUTION NO. 75-8-27-1: SETTING CITY TAX RATE -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AND IMPOSING THE AD VALOREM
TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76
It was moved by Councilman Heckscher, seconded by Councilman Nash
and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 75-8-27-1 be adopted.
The Resolution sets the General Fund tax rate at 90¢ and the
General Obligation Bond rate at 16�, for a total municipal tax
rate of $1.06 per $100 of assessed valuation as equalized and
entered on the records of the Orange County Assessor.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the
adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to the next regular
September 3, 1975, at 7:00 P.M. inthe City
APPROVED:
Council, the meeting was
meeting date of Wednesday,
Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
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