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APRIL 2, 1973
ADJOURNED MEETING -CITY COUNICIL-CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was called to order
at 7:00 p.m, by Vice -Mayor Josh Gammell.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by
Councilman Weathers.
Roll Call: Councilmen present
Councilmen absent:
Roy L. Byrnes, Edward S. Chermak,
Josh Gammell, James K. Weathers
James F. Thorpe
Approval of "Minutes of ;larch 26, 1973.
There being no objections, the minutes of March 26, 1973, were
approved with minor correction to Page 3.
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. Capistrano Valley Pony -Colt Baseball League - Request to solicit
funds for car wash to be held April 7.
Mr. Harold Bethke, President of the Capistrano Valley Pony -Colt
Baseball League, stated this is the only fund raising drive which involves
the boys only, and the youths soliciting would be between the ages of 13
and 14 years old.
There being no objections from the Council the foregoing request was
approved.
COMMUNICATIONS - (Written)
5. Supervisor Ronald Caspers - Proposal Relative to Allowing Alco-
holic Beverages in Parks & Beaches.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and
unanimously carried, that the County Board of Supervisors not allow
the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the County parks and
beaches.
6. Request for Exemption of Resolution No. 73-3-12-7 (Deferral on
Zoning and Planning Requests).
Mr. Gene Ashwell, applicant, addressed the Council and stated he
entered into escrow on November 20, 1972 for 3.3 acres of land on Forster
Canyon Road, and desires to construct a single-family residence. Fie has
complied with all County grading requirements but needs approval from the
City for a land use permit before he can proceed with the necessary
grading. APR 4 1973
62 Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and
carried, to adopt Resolution No. 73-4-2-1 exempting applicant Gene Ashwell
from Resolution No. 73-3-12-7 on the foregoing subject property.
C-3uncilman Chermak voted noe.
ADMINISTRATIVE
1. Estimated Costs for Alternate Types of Street Light Standards,
Hardware, etc.
A detailed memorandum dated March 21 from the City Engineer was pre-
sented and discussed, and it was recommended no changes be made in the current
program that would sacrifice the functional aspect of the street light; name
adequate illumination for the motorists and the pedestrians who utilize the
public streets after the daylight hours. Insofar as the esthetic effect of
the light standards and fixtures are concerned, the City Engineer recommended
that Council select several alternatives that can achieve both utility and
beauty.
Following discussion this item was carried over to the April 9 meeting
and the City Engineer requested to bring in a map delineating the arterial
highways where the mission -bell type of lighting could be used.
2. Verbal Report from Director of Public works regarding 1973-74
AHFP'Program.
Mr. T. J. Meadows, Director of Public Works, reported that on March
13, 1973, the Board of Supervisors approved the following projects in con-
nection with the AHFP program for fiscal year 1973-74, and that funds will
be available beginning March 1, 1973:
Priority No. 674 - Alipaz St. - Camino del Avion to 1,800 feet
northerly - Allocation: $54,500
Priority No. 686 - Del Obispo St. - Los Rios St. to Camino
Capistrano - Allocation: $26,600
Priority No. 3-20 - Del Obispo Bridge at :rabuco Creek (moved from
fiscal year 1974-75 to 1973-74 -
Allocation: $150,000
Mr. Meadows recommended that the City Engincer be authorized to
proceed with whatever steps are necessary to implement the Del Obispo Bridge
project immediately.
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Chermak, and
unanimously carried, to approve the foregoing recommendation and authorize
the City Engineer to proceed immediately.
3. Resolution authorizing the compromise of an action in eminent
domain proceedings - City of San Juan Capistrano vs. Duque, et al,
(Acquisition of property for street purposes - Rio Vista Tract.
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Attorney Okazaki read the foregoing proposed resolution by title
only and recommended approval.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and
unanimously carried, to adopt Resolution No. 73-4-2-2.
PARES & RECREATION MATTERS
2. Study of Possible Central Park and New.City Hall Site.
During course of discussion of the above report, the following sug-
gestions were discussed:
1) That Haworth & Anderson review subject report and submit definite
opinion as to the adequacy and feasibility of the proposed site location.
2) That the City Engineer provide a preliminary cost estimate for
the site development within the proposed location, based on a 5 -acre
site figure.
3) That copies of the foregoing report be forwarded to the various
policy plan committees as deemed appropriate by the City Manager.
No further action was taken at this time.
PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
1. U. S. Development Co. - Regarding Flags at Village San Juan. -
Mr. John Ullom, Director of Technical Services for U. S. Development
Co., requested they be permitted to erect 12 flags, 6 on each side, at the
entrance to Village San Juan. They would like to have the flags remain up
for one year with an option to extend. The flags are 3 x 5 in size and burnt
orange in color.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and
unanimously carried, to permit U. S. Development Co. to erect a total of
12 flags at the entry -way to Village San Juan for a period of one year; said
flags limited to 34 feet in height and placed in a cluster -type grouping,
and further, that this Council reserves the right to rescind this action
for improper maintenance and any other violation of the permit.
STAFF REPORTS
2. Discussion of Planning Department Staff Report.
No action was taken with regard to above report.
Moved by Councilman Byrnes, seconded by Councilman Weathers, and
unanimously carried, to set public hearing date of April 23, 1973, for the
extension of Ordinance No. 217 (Hillside Ordinance).
Moved by Councilman Weathers, seconded by Councilman Byrnes, and
unanimously carried, to set public hearing date of April 23, 1973, for
extension of Ordinance No. 214 (Open Space Formula). APR 21973
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COUNCIL RE:•IARKS
1. Councilman Weathers indicated it is his understanding that the
County Flood Control District is making a study of Oso and Trabuco Creeks,
and it would be his suggestion that Council authorize a representative to
sit in on these meetings if permissable.
The City Manager was requested to investigate this matter further.
2. Councilman Chermak stated that there are still some contractors
continuing to work on Sunday even though the Council has enacted.an ordin-
ance prohibiting same. He requested the City Manager take whatever steps
are necessary to have the Sheriff's Department strictly enforce the City's
ordinance.
3. Councilman Gammell reported on the meeting he attended recently
of the Orange County Co-Ordinating Council.
4. The Council discussed the automobile storage and impound yard
on Los Rios Street and found no cause for staff not to issue the use
and occupancy permit.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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City Clerk
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