1999-1102_ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY_H1a_Item Minutes' i •
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City of San Juan Capistrano
Written Communications:
Report dated November 2, 1999, from the Chief of Police Services, recommending a
continuation of the contribution of available funds for specific areas consisting of the Drug
Use Life Abuse Program, South County Drug Court, purchase of equipment and support
for Crime Prevention programs and Special Enforcement Program overtime costs. The
Report requested a budget adjustment for the City's matching funds of $4,192.
Lt. Rick Stahr, Chief of Police Services, made an oral presentation,
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Greiner opened the public hearing, and
there being no response, closed the hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Approval of Recommendations:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell and seconded by Council Member Swerdlin
that the $37,732 from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds be used for
contributions to the Drug Use Life Abuse Program, South Orange County Drug Court,
purchase of equipment and support for Crime Prevention programs, and to offset the
overtime costs of the Special Enforcement Program. A budget adjustment of $4,192 was
authorized.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:12 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment
Agency and the Capistrano Valley Water District, and reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
,\ 1. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT CREATING
J THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (EQUITY ISSUES) (600.50)
Written Communications: n
Report dated November 2, 1999, from the City Manager, advising that upon its formation,
the Orange County Fire Authority had committed to review the issue of "equity" because
several cities within the Authority believed they were contributing revenue far in excess of
the actual cost of servicing their community, in effect, subsidizing other Authority member
cities that contributed less. An Equity Study had been initiated in the summer of 1997 and
concluded that equity did not exist between the various cities within the Authority. After
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extensive participation, Mayor Greiner and the City Manager had reached the conclusion
that equity did exist in the Authority because anywhere within the Service Area of the
Structural Fire Fund, property tax payers pay the same amount of taxes for fire services
and receive the same level of service as any other property tax payer with the same
property value. They had determined, however, that there was an equity issue within the
category of cash contract cities. The Report discussed the Structural Fire Fund and Cash
Contract City categories; the need for long-term organizational stability of the Fire Authority;
and, the amendments approved by the Fire Authority Board of Directors. The Report
recommended approval of the amended Joint Powers Agreement.
George Scarborough, City Manager, made an oral presentation.
Approval of Proposed Amendments:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and
unanimously carried that the proposed amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement
Creating the Orange County Fire Authority be approved.
ENGINEERING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS - FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000
331 0.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated November 2, 1999 from the Engineering and Building Director, advising that
Staff had been directed to review the limited FY 1999-2000 Park and Recreation Project
Funds in view of the numerous requests for funding of a variety of projects, including parks,
equestrian facilities and preservation of historic structures. The Report outlined the five
alternative funding strategies; the Cultural Heritage Commission and the Parks, Recreation
and Equestrian Commission's concerns and recommendations. Staff supported Alternative
5, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission, noting that the
Commission had also recommended development of a strategy for the long-term viability
of historic structures, including a focus on development of alternative sources of
preservation funding.
William Huber, Engineering and Building Director, made an oral presentation, reiterating
the Commissions' concerns and advising that the integrity of the Parra Adobe had been
reviewed by the Building Official, who had felt that restoration could be deferred for a year.
He further advised that the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission recommendation
for development of the strategy for dealing with historic preservation should be included in
the staff recommendation.
Council Comments:
Council Member Jones questioned the benefits of certain historic structures to the
community, particularly the Parra Adobe and the Harrison House, and whether they were
visited or used for purposes other than occasional meetings. The City Manager advised
that one of the purposes of the recommended strategy was to evaluate the historic
properties, their historic content, and what value they have to the community. He indicated
that staff would provide information regarding the use of the Parra Adobe/Harrison House.
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