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73-0402_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular Meeting361 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. - 2 - ppR 21973 363 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 — - 3 - 6 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. I ATTEST. _ City Clerk sh Gamme1 , 'ice -Mayor or -the ity of San Juan Capistrano APR 219KI