72-0925_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingSEPTEMBER 25, 1972
REGULAR MEETING -CITY COUNCIL -CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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