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SEPTEMBER 11, 1972
REGULAR MEETING -CITY COUNCIL -CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7:00 p.m. by Mayor James F. Thorpe.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by
T. J. Meadows, Director of Public Works.
Roll Call: Councilmen Present: Roy L. Byrnes, Edward S.
Chermak, Josh Gammell, James
K. Weathers, and James F.
Thorpe.
Councilmen Absent: None
There being no additions or corrections, the minutes of August
28, 1972, were approved as presented.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers,
and unanimously carried, to have all ordinances and resolutions for
this meeting read by title only.
CONSENT CALENDAR MATTERS
1. Girl Scout Council - Request to sell calendars.
2. South Coast United Fund - Request to solicit.
There being no objections the foregoing requests were approved.
Council determined that any member agency of the S.C.U.F. will not be
given approval for individual solicitations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
1. Agreement with County for Transfer of County Road Funds,
$3,681.00, (TOPICS).
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Byrnes,
and unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing agreement and auth-
orize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
2. Agreement with John and Barbara Zelko for future public
improvements - DOL 71-107 - Ganado Drive.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Gammell, and
unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing agreement and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS
1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 207, Granting Franchise to
SJC Fiesta Association.
There being no objections this item was held over to the next
regular meeting.
2. Second reading of Ordinance No.•206, Approving RZ 72-109 -
(C. Michael).
Moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and
carried, to adopt Ordinance No. 206. Councilman Gammell and Mayor
Thorpe voted no.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only.
3. Second reading of Ordinance No. 205, Approving RZ 72-110 -
(Leadership Homes).
Moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Weathers,
and unanimously carried, to adopt Ordinance No. 205.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only.
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4. First reading of Ordinance No. 208, Fixing Salary of
Councilmen, ($150.00 per month).
Moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Weathers,
and carried, to introduce Ordinance No. 208. Councilmen Byrnes and
Gammell voted no.
5. Proposed Urgency Ordinance Imposing Development Tax on
"Owner -Builder".
There being no objections, the foregoing item was held over to
the next regular meeting.
6. Resolution Designating City Manager as Director of Civil
Defense and Disaster.
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Gammell,
and unanimously carried, to adopt Resolution No. 72-9-11-1.
7. Reconsideration of Resolution No. 72-8-28-6, Declaring
Recreational Vehicle Parks a Permitted Use in the C -2A Districts.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers,
and unanimously carried, to reconsider the foregoing resolution.
Councilman Byrnes stated this matter was placed on the agenda
at his request as he feels that not every C -2A District in the City
is a suitable site for this type of use.
Following discussion amongst the Council it was moved by
Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman Chermak, and unanimously
carried, to amend Resolution No. 72-8-28-6, determining that recrea-
tional vehicle parks are uses permitted conditionally in the C -2A
Districts.
Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing resolution, as amended, by
title only.
SUBDIVISIONS - ANNEXATIONS - NONE
COMMUNICATIONS - (Written)
1. Chino Hills Airport Complex, Inc.
The Council took no action on the above item.
COMMUNICATIONS - (Oral)
1. Mrs. Maggie Olsen, representing the San Juan Capistrano
Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and stated the Chamber is seek-
ing funds for a revised City map it proposes to publish. She displayed the
proposed map and outlined its contents, and stated it will cost $943.00
for 5,000 maps.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and
unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing request in the total
amount of $943.00.
2. Mr. Bruce Swartout, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Com-
mittee, addressed the Council and discussed future capital improvements for
the City. He stated the Committee is desirous of better communication
with the Council and would like direction as to what areas should be
given further consideration.
Following discussion the Committee was requested to prepare a
summary report of their recommendations. It was also suggested by Council
that a joint meeting be scheduled for the immediate future.
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3 6 3. Mrs. Rose Corrigan, resident, addressed the Council
speaking in opposition to the new traffic signals.
TEN MINUTE RECESS - 8:25 - 8:35 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Report on Community Shelter Plan.
City Manager stated copies of the newly revised shelter plan
for Orange County have been forwarded to the Council, and it is sug-
gested that said plan be accepted and a review of the buildings within
the City be made, and the State requested to rate them as shelters.
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and
unanimously carried, to accept the foregoing shelter plan and follow
the recommendation of the City Manager.
2. Report on Regulation of Solicitors.
City Manager referred to his previous report which included copies
of ordinances from the cities of Huntington Beach and Placentia.
Discussion followed indicating that inasmuch as the Sheriff does
not provide enforcement of our present solicitor laws on a regular
basis neither ordinance would have much effect.
Mayor Thorpe suggested staff meet with Sheriff's Department to
determine what the City can expect as to increased ordinance enforcement.
There were no objections and so ordered.
3. Progress Report on Assistance to Homeowner Associations for
Enforcement of CC&R's.
City Manager advised that a meeting has been tentatively scheduled
for September 20 or 21 and a further report will be forthcoming.
4. Staff Request to Attend Annual Street Maintenance Association
Conference, Oakland, September 21 and 22, 1972.
It was requested that T. J. Meadows, Director of Public Works,
and Benny Davis, Street Superintendent, be authorized to attend this
conference.
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and
unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing request.
5. Design of Bicycle Trail - Median Area - "Long Park".
City Engineer stated in May of this year the Council selected a
design for construction of a bicycle and pedestrian lane along Long
Park and at said time indicated desire to widen the planter strip from
6' to 121. Since they are now finalizing plans they would like Council
to decide as to how they wish the planter area designed.
Mr. Dennis Paquin of the Parks & Recreation Commission spoke
in favor of the planter strip even though it could remain unplanted for
sometime.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Chermak,
seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and unanimously carried, to expand the
planter strip to 12 feet and consider a minimum of 8 feet for the
bicycle portion.
6. City Engineer presented an easement deed from M. J. Brock
for DOL 72-105 - Mission Village Shopping Center, and recommended its
acceptance.
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Gammell, and
unanimously carried, to accept the foregoing deed and authorize its
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Mr. Kubota also presented a request of the developer for a waiver
of construction of public improvements as a condition of approval of the
DOL. In view of the requirement that improvements be constructed prior to
occupancy of any buildings he recommended approval of the waiver.
Moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and
unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing waiver as recommended by
the City Engineer,
7. City Engineer presented an irrevocable offer to convey
easement from the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles for DOL 71-105,
corner of Los Rios and Ramos, and recommended acceptance.
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and
unanimously carried, to accept the foregoing easement and authorize its
recordation.
8. City Manager reported on the status of the PEP program for
fiscal year 1972-73, stating the Department of Labor has extended the
program for one additional month with expiration date of September 15.
He recommended that should there be no further extension by the
Department of Labor, the two PEP employees be continued on a month-to-
month basis using general fund monies commencing September 16.
There were no objections and foregoing recommendation approved.
9. Director of Public Works requested authorization to close
northbound lanes of Mission Hills Drive from approximately 7;30 a.m..
to 4:00 p.m. during construction of reservoir in vicinity.
Moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and
unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing request.
PARKS & RECREATION MATTERS
1. Request for Commissioner Arps to Attend Annual League Con-
ference in Anaheim.
It was noted that request includes registration fee of $25.00,
meals and mileage.
Moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and
carried, to approve the foregoing request. Councilman Gammell voted no.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS - NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Progress Report on Planning Consultants.
City Manager stated that the Consultant Review Committee will be
meeting with four more consulting firms on September 14 and 20, and
that a preliminary recommendation will be forthcoming at the September
25 Council meeting.
WARRANTS
1. Payroll warrants for period ending August 31, 1972. As auth-
orized by 1972-73 Budget adopted by Council, no action was necessary.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. Discussion of Impact Committee membership.
This item was deferred to a personnel session later in meeting.
2. Councilman Gammell suggested Crestlite, Inc. be contacted
regarding spillage of ceramic tile fragments onto Los Rios Street
during loading.
3. Councilman Weathers questioned if any of the utility companies
have given easements adjacent to power lines for use as equestrian trails.
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3 Following discussion the Recreation and Parks Commission was
requested to investigate this subject further.
4. Councilman Chermak requested staff to investigate entrance
sign to Mission Drive -In Theatre.
5. Councilman Chermak commented on the condition of the streets
while construction is in process and indicated a desire to have them
left clean for week -ends.
6. Councilman Chermak related an experience he had with City's
answering service September 8th and requested City Manager investigate
matter and report back to Council.
7. Councilman Byrnes made reference to agenda informational items
and suggested that items deemed to be of immediate interest be forwarded
to the Council prior to agenda delivery.
S. Councilman Byrnes questioned when the proposed revisions to
land grading requirements would be presented to Council, and City
Engineer replied this item would be on the next agenda.
9. Councilman Byrnes made reference to the National League of
Cities Conference to be held November 26-30 in Indianapolis and indicated
a representative of the Council should attend.
10. Mayor Thorpe commented briefly on the current work load
facing the City's Planning Commission. He stated the Commission is the
most appropriate body to judge its own agenda contents, managibility of
work load, and scheduling of items to be deliberated at any given time.
Councilman Chermak stated he has observed that Commission pro-
ceedings sometime seem to deviate into irrelevant matters.
There being no further business the Council adjourned to a
personnel session at 9:50 p.m.
The Council reconvened at 11:06 p.m. and adjourned to Thursday,
September 21 at 7:00 p.m. for a joint meeting with Parks & Recreation
Commission. Meeting adjourned at 11:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Ja es F. Thorpe, 11ayo of the
y of San Juan Capistrano
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