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72-0925_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingSEPTEMBER 25, 1972 REGULAR MEETING -CITY COUNCIL -CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 239 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 Father Johnson of the Mission San Juan Capistrano. 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 September 11, 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. March of Dimes, Request to solicit during January, 1973. There were no objections and the foregoing request approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS 1. Settlement on Lallovia Bridge Condemnation Action (Glendale Federal Savings and Loan Association). The City Engineer outlined the contents of his report and recommended that Council approve the settlement in the amount of $30,860.00 for the necessary right-of-way and authorize him to proceed. Following discussion amongst the Council this matter was held over to the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS 1. Second reading of Ordinance No. 207, Granting Franchise to San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Mr. Mac McDowell, President of the SCJ Fiesta Association, addressed the Council and suggested two minor revisions in the ordinance. There were no objections. Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and unanimously carried, to adopt Ordinance No. 207. Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only. SEP 251972 X40 2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 208, Fixing Salary of City Council. Moved by Councilman Chermak, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and carried, to adopt Ordinance No. 208. Councilmen Byrnes and Gammell voted no. Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only. 3. Proposed Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 204 - Revisions to Fee Schedule. Councilman Weathers stated the proposed amendment was prepared at his request and lowers the rates upon construction of residential, commercial and industrial units when in conformance with certain specified design criteria. Following discussion this item was deferred to the next regular meeting and the City Attorney requested to review the amendment. Attorney Okazaki advised he is still in the process of obtaining legal information regarding imposition of development tax on "owner - builders" and stated it appears at this time the Development Tax Ordinance as written will be applicable to "owner -builders". SUBDIVISIONS, ANNEXATIONS - NONE COMMUNICATIONS - (Written) 1. Request for Christmas Street Decorations at Various Inter- sections. It was noted that request is to place the decorations on existing light standards at the intersections of 1) Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo, 2) Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway, and 3) E1 Camino Real and Ortega Highway; approximate cost $1600.00. Mr. Robert J. Sheahan addressed the Council and displayed renderings of the proposed decorations. Following discussion the Department of Public Works was requested to study this matter further and report back at the next meeting. 2. Proposed Agreement regarding Bus Service from Orange County Transit District. Dr. G. J. Pete Fielding, General Manager of Orange County Transit District, addressed the Council stating two types of bus service are proposed: 1) Intercommunity routes which will link the County along arterial highways, and 2) Intracommunity routes which will provide local service in each Transit Service Area. - 2 _ SEP 251972 It was also pointed out that the area of San Juan Capistrano2 4 1 is number 28 on the priority list out of a possible 30 for proposed bus service. Mayor Thorpe commented on the placement of bus stop shelters, signs, etc., suggesting City have the right to approve such items prior to erection. Dr. Fielding stated this could be written into the agreement. Following discussion this matter was held over to the next regular meeting and referred to the Planning Commission and Department of Public Works. COMMUNICATIONS - (Oral) 1. Mr. Ralph Rousseau addressed the Council and requested stricter enforcement of the speed limit along Camino Capistrano between the City Limits. 2. Mrs. Rose Corrigan addressed the Council with reference to Ordinance No. 208 adopted earlier in the meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE 1. Oral Report on Homeowners Association Meeting. City Manager stated staff met with various homeowner associations last week to discuss assistance in enforcing CC&R's in the P -D Districts, He stated that several other areas of individual concern were also discussed and that many of the associations will be communicating with the City departments, and that no further action is required of the Council at this time. 2. Proposed 'Employee Tuition Reimbursement Policy. The City Manager outlined the proposed policy for Council's con- sideration. Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and unanimously carried, to adopt the foregoing policy and the City to pay for books subject to approval of the personnel officer. 3. Report on Dana Point Citizens for Action "Sphere of Influence Map". The City Manager depicted on a map the "sphere of influence" which is a three-mile arc from the approximate center of the "Dana Point" prominence that extends into the ocean. Ile stated that although Dana Point's sphere encompasses portions of the City, there is no need to take any official action since the map - 3 - sEP2,197z is more of an informal advisory nature than an official document as far as LAFCO is concerned. 4. Report on Increased Grading Controls per Ordinance. The City Engineer outlined a proposed policy guideline and recom- mended its adoption at this time, with the understanding that further work will be done, and together with the Planning Commission and staff of the Grading Section they will further improve upon the ordinances, regulations, and policies. Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and unanimously carried, that staff be directed to prepare a resolution embodying the suggested proposed guidelines. 5. Report on Traffic Study - Camino Capistrano at Intersections of Aeropuerto and San Juan Creek Road. The City Engineer gave a brief summary of his report and recommended that stop signs with proper advance warnings be considered at this time. Traffic signals should be considered in future budgets. Dr. Ernest Watkins of Capistrano Valley Mobile Estates, addressed the Council in support of the foregoing recommendation. He also pre- sented a letter from Straub Distributing Co., requesting some form of traffic control at the intersection of Aeropuerto and Camino Capistrano. Mr. George Work, Manager of Capistrano Valley Mobile Estates, addressed the Council and suggested the speed limit be reduced along Camino Capistrano. He further suggested that Council consider advance overhead signing to alert motorists of the stops. Mr. Leslie, resident, addressed the Council in favor of the stop signs and suggested the speed limit be 45 M.P.H. Following consideration it was moved by Councilman Gammell, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and unanimously carried, to approve the City Engineer's recommendation. The engineering staff was further requested to study the speed limit along subject street and report at a future date. PARKS AND RECREATION MATTERS 1. Mr. Phillip Schwartze, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, presented a draft of an ordinance revising the Parks Fee Schedule and repealing Ordinance No. 131. Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and unanimously carried, to introduce Ordinance No. 209. 5EP25197Z - 4 - Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing ordinance by title only. 2 4 Councilman Byrnes requested a summary report of the various costs incurred by a developer doing new construction, to determine just what the City is asking said developer to undertake. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS 1. PD Fencing Requirements on Ortega Highway. The City Manager stated that because PD tracts usually are enclosed with walls or fences separating their commonly owned open space from public right-of-way and neighboring private land, the Commission feels some form of fence or wall is required on the Ortega. The Com- mission also feels that an advance study is necessary relating sight - distance and the entire scenic corridor to various types of fencing that should be required of future development. He further stated it is staff's suggestion that Council assign this study to Public Works and its engineering section with assistance from the Planning Department. Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Gammell, and unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing recommendation. 2. Resolution No. 72 -9 -19 -2 -PC, Requesting Moratorium on Certain Types of Future Development. The Council took no action. TWENTY MINUTE RECESS - 8:50 - 9:10 P.M. The Council reconvened with Mayor Thorpe absent and Vice Mayor Gammell in the Chair. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Report from Planning Consultant Review Committee. City Manager reported that the Committee has interviewed five consulting firms, hearing presentations from each and reviewing the proposals. It is Committee's recommendation that three of the five firms be sent a program of services & schedule of work for their formal response. Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing recommendation. STAFF REPORTS Staff reports were presented from the following: City Attorney, City Engineer, City Treasurer, Finance Department, Planning Department, and Public Works. - 5 - SEP251972 The City Attorney referred back to Ordinance No. 208, Fixing the Salary of Council, and recommended that Section 2 be revised to read: Pursuant to the authority of Section 36516 and 36516.5 of the Government Code of the State of California, the salary of each member of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano shall be $150.00 per month. Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Chermak, and unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing amendment. _ 1. Approval of warrants for period ending September 22, 1972. Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and unanimously carried, to approve Warrants 1165 through 1238 in the total amount of $284,778.89. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. Councilman Weathers inquired of staff's progress in obtaining decorative ornamentation for traffic signals. City Engineer replied that he is in the process of seeking out firms specializing in wrought iron and will continue to pursue matter. 2. Councilman Weathers questioned if staff had investigated the entrance sign to Mission Drive -In Theatre. City Manager replied in the affirmative, stating sign is in viola- tion of the zoning ordinance ,and that the Theatre Management has been advised of the required procedure to follow in order to obtain approval of such a sign. 3. Councilman Byrnes requested the City Manager obtain a status report from Mr. Ken Hawkins, Developer for the E1 Nido Association, LUP-68-109. 4. Councilman Chermak requested staff investigate an alley repair behind the auto parts building on Camino Capistrano to determine whether it is a temporary or permanent repair. 5. Councilman Gammell requested staff investigate light standard at southeast corner of Camino Capistrano and Ortega Highway as it seems to be erected at an angle. 6. Councilman Byrnes requested staff investigate flashing sign of Mission Motel. The Council adjourned to a personnel session at 9:45 p.m. 5EP2510 The Council reconvened at 10:20 p.m., and the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday, September 27, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m. ATTEST: City cleric r-- J 11afbr of the City of San Juan istrano - 7 - SEP251972