19-1203_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
December 3, 2019
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
U BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Maryott called the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2019, of the
City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:06 p.m., in the
City Council Chamber. Mayor Pro Tem Bourne led the Pledge of Allegiance and
Council Member Taylor gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Brian L. Maryott, Mayor Pro Tem Troy Bourne
and Council Members Derek Reeve, John Taylor and Sergio Farias.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
Agenda items are presented in the originally agendized format for the benefit of the
minutes' reader, but were not necessarily heard in that order.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: Per Assembly Bill 23, Maria Morris, City Clerk,
announced that each Housing Authority Board Member is receiving a $50.00 stipend for
conducting the Housing Authority meeting.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
B1. MAYOR PRO TEM BOURNE INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Denman, Tom Perrin and Cody Martin, Parks,
Recreation, Youth and Senior Services, Trails and Equestrian Commission;
Howard Hart, Planning Commission; Masen Karsten, Youth Advisory Board;
William Bonney, Housing Advisory Committee; and, Bob Cardoza, Design Review
Committee.
B2. CELINA CORLEY, RONALD DENMAN AND THOMAS PERRIN JR.,
PRESENTED WITH THE MAYOR'S VALUE AWARDS
JOINT CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REORGANIZATION:
C1. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS C-2 THROUGH C-7:
None.
C2. OUTGOING MAYOR BRIAN L. MARYOTT RECOGNIZED FOR HIS SERVICE
AND CONTRIBUTION AS SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MAYOR
C3. REMARKS PROVIDED BY OUTGOING MAYOR BRIAN L. MARYOTT
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C4. TROY BOURNE SELECTED TO SERVE AS MAYOR AND JOHN TAYLOR
SELECTED TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL, TERMS ENDING
DECEMBER 1, 2020 (630.20) i7
Maria Morris, City Clerk, called for nominations for the office of Mayor.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member
Farias, and carried unanimously to select Troy Bourne as Mayor, term ending
December 1, 2020.
Maria Morris, City Clerk, called for nominations for the office of
Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by
Council Member Farias, and carried unanimously to select John Taylor as
Mayor Pro Tem, term ending December 1, 2020.
C5. BRIAN L. MARYOTT SELECTED TO SERVE AS CHAIR AND DEREK REEVE
SELECTED TO SERVE AS VICE -CHAIR OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHORITY, TERMS ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2020
(435.10)
Maria Morris, Commission Secretary, called for nominations for Chair.
Commission Action: Moved by Chair Farias, seconded by
Commissioner Reeve, and carried unanimously to select Brian L. Maryott as
Chair, term ending December 1, 2020.
Maria Morris, Commission Secretary, called for nominations for Vice -Chair.
Commission Action: Moved by Commissioner Farias, seconded by
Commissioner Taylor, and carried unanimously to select Derek Reeve as
Vice -Chair, term ending December 1, 2020.
C6. SERGIO FARIAS SELECTED TO SERVE AS CHAIR AND BRIAN L. MARYOTT
SELECTED TO SERVE AS VICE -CHAIR OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
TERMS ENDING DECEMBER 1, 2020 (435.10)
Maria Morris, Agency Secretary, called for nominations for Chair.
Board Action: Moved by Vice -Chair Reeve, seconded by Chair Taylor, and carried
unanimously to select Sergio Farias as Chair, term ending December 1, 2020.
Maria Morris, Agency Secretary, called for nominations for Vice -Chair.
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Board Action: Moved by Vice -Chair Reeve, seconded by
Board Member Bourne, and carried unanimously to select Brian L. Maryott as
Vice -Chair, term ending December 1, 2020.
C7. REMARKS PROVIDED BY NEWLY APPOINTED MAYOR PRO TEM
TAYLOR AND MAYOR BOURNE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Frank Larkin, City resident (provided handouts); and, Masen Karsten,
Youth Advisory Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
E1. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE ORTEGA
PLANNED COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 78-01,
SECTOR A-1, TO EXPAND THE ALLOWABLE USES FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 27184 ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN: 666-241-08) AND 27182
ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN: 666-241-09) AND TO ESTABLISH NEW PARKING
STANDARDS AT 27184 ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN 666-241-08) (APPLICANT:
CAPO OAKS, LLC) (APPLICANT: CAPO OAKS, LLC)," APPROVED; AND,
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOUND TO BE EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, SECTION 15301, "EXISTING FACILITIES"
(CLASS 1) (420.40)
Paul Garcia, Associate Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions.
Mayor Bourne opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. No public
testimony was received. Mayor Bourne closed the public hearing.
Maria Morris, City Clerk, read the title of the ordinance.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member
Maryott, and carried unanimously to approve the introduction and first reading of
an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ISSUANCE OF A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND APPROVING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
ORTEGA PLANNED COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
78-01, SECTOR A-1, TO EXPAND THE ALLOWABLE USES FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 27184 ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN: 666-241-08) AND 27182
ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN: 666-241-09) AND TO ESTABLISH NEW PARKING
STANDARDS AT 27184 ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN 666-241-08) (APPLICANT:
CAPO OAKS, LLC) (APPLICANT: CAPO OAKS, LLC);" and, find that the
proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, "Existing
Facilities" (Class 1).
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E2. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 19-002,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S LAND USE CODE TO ALLOW
CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED USES IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONES, CLARIFY ASPECTS OF THE TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT PROCESS, CLARIFY THE PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR
CONVENIENCE MARKETS, CLARIFY REGULATIONS FOR ANIMAL
RAISING/BEEKEEPING/CHICKEN KEEPING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND A
DETERMINATION THAT SAID ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT," APPROVED;
PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS FOUND TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(8)(3),
THE GENERAL RULE EXEMPTION; AND, STAFF DIRECTED TO BRING BACK
A FEE RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A $200 FIXED FEE
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS RELATED TO SMALL
ANIMAL KEEPING AND BEEKEEPING REQUESTS (420.30)
Joel Rojas, Development Services Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation
and responded to questions.
Mayor Bourne opened the public hearing and invited public testimony. No public
testimony was received. Mayor Bourne closed the public hearing.
Maria Morris, City Clerk, read the title of the ordinance.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member
Maryott, and carried unanimously to approve the introduction and first reading of
an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT
(CA) 19-002, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S LAND USE CODE TO
ALLOW CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED USES IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES, CLARIFY ASPECTS OF THE TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT PROCESS, CLARIFY THE PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR
CONVENIENCE MARKETS, CLARIFY REGULATIONS FOR ANIMAL
RAISING/BEEKEEPING/CHICKEN KEEPING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES; AND A
DETERMINATION THAT SAID ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT," find that the proposed
ordinance is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the
General Rule Exemption; and, direct staff to bring back a fee resolution for
approval to establish a $200 fixed fee for Conditional Use Permit applications
related to small animal keeping and beekeeping requests.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Council Member Reeve,
and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items F1 through F15, F17, F18,
F19, F20, F22 and F23, as recommended by staff, with Council Member Taylor
abstained from consent calendar items F8 and F20.
F1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED.
F2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019
(CLOSED SESSION), APPROVED
F3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2019,
APPROVED
F4. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2019
(CLOSED SESSION), APPROVED
F5. CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 11, 2019, TO
NOVEMBER 7, 2019, RECEIVED AND FILED (330.30)
F6. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 2019, RECEIVED AND FILED (350.30)
F7. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND
FINDINGS CONTAINED HEREIN, APPROVED (420.20)
F8. FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT, RECEIVED
AND FILED; AND, PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS (AS PRESENTED IN
ATTACHMENT 5 OF THE AGENDA REPORT) TO THE CITY'S OPERATING
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGETS, APPROVED (330.20)
Public Correspondence: Robert Bruch, City resident.
Council Member Taylor abstained due to proximity of his residence to the Ramos
Street Parking Lot.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Farias, Maryott and Mayor Bourne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Mayor Pro Tem Taylor
F9. ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT TO ASSIGN ALL RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATION OF THE DOWNTOWN
PARKING STRUCTURE FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY,
APPROVED (600.30)
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F10. RESOLUTION NO. 19-12-03-01 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING TO THE CITY TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER AUTHORITY TO DEPOSIT CITY FUNDS AND TO INVEST OR
REINVEST CITY FUNDS, AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 19-12-10-02 (310.20)
F11. MAYOR'S SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, RECEIVED; AND,
JOHN ALPAY, EJ CONSTANTINE, GERALD GAMBLE, ALAN FENNING, AND
JOHN HARPER APPOINTED TO SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, WITH
TERMS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 (340.20)
F12. NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION STATUS REPORT, RECEIVED AND
FILED (440.10)
F13. 2020 STREET BANNER CALENDAR FOR BANNER INSTALLATIONS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF DEL OBISPO STREET AND CAMINO CAPISTRANO,
APPROVED (410.40)
F14. TERMINATION OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE AND
IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS WITH PLANT DEPOT, AUTHORIZED; AND,
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO SEND WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO
PLANT DEPOT TO TERMINATE THE LICENSE AGREEMENT (600.30)
F15. PURCHASE OF NINE BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS FROM DDL TRAFFIC,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,709.13, AUTHORIZED; FORMAL BIDDING
PROCESS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS WITH
CONTROLLER UPGRADES FOR THE ANNUAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES
PROJECT (CIP 19104 AND 20101) PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 3-4.306 (E)(3), WAIVED; AND, PURCHASE OF NINE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CABINETS WITH CONTROLLERS FROM ECONOLITE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $192,061.05, AUTHORIZED (370.30)
F16. QUALIFIED BIDDERS LIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR ENGINEERING, BUILDING, ARCHITECTURAL, PLAN CHECK,
ARCHEOLOGICAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, APPROVED; AND,
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS, ON AN AS -NEEDED BASIS, WITH THE FIRMS INCLUDED ON
THE QUALIFIED BIDDERS LIST, FOR AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $45,000
PER PROJECT (600.10)
Tom Toman, Public Works Director, provided an agenda report.
Public Comments: Kerry Ferguson, City resident.
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Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Council Member
Reeve, and carried unanimously to approve the proposed Qualified Bidders List
for professional consultant services for engineering, building, architectural,
plan check, archeological, and environmental services; and, authorize the
City Manager to execute professional services agreements, on an as -needed
basis, with the firms included on the Qualified Bidders List, for amounts not to
exceed $45,000 per project.
F17. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, ROSE PAVING, LLC, AND SANDERS
PAVING, INC, FOR ASPHALT CRACK SEAL, SEAL COAT, MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR SERVICES (600.30)
F18. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ONE-YEAR, ON-CALL
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR SERVICES WITH INDUSTRIAL POWER & AUTOMATION AND
BAKER ELECTRIC, INC., IN AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $45,000 FOR EACH
AGREEMENT; AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE SAME CONTRACTORS
INCREASING THE AGREEMENT AMOUNTS UP TO $45,000 EACH IF A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED, $45,000 AGREEMENT AMOUNT IS EXHAUSTED,
OR EXTENDING THE TERM UP TO ONE YEAR IF A PRIOR ONE-YEAR TERM
HAS PASSED, WITH TOTAL TERMS FOR ALL AGREEMENTS WITH
INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS, AND WITH
AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT FOR ALL AGREEMENTS HEREUNDER LIMITED
TO APPROVED, UNENCUMBERED BUDGET AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES (600.30)
F19. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
NV5 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
STAFFING AND CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES, EXTENDING THE
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020, FOR AN
ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $84,000 (600.30)
F20. DEDICATION PLAQUE FOR THE FOUR -FACE CLOCK TO BE DONATED BY
THE ROTARY CLUB AS PART OF THE VERDUGO STREET BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT, APPROVED (150.10)
Council Member Taylor abstained due to proximity of project to his residence.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Farias, Maryott Mayor Bourne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Mayor Pro Tem Taylor
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F21. RESOLUTION NO. 19-12-03-02 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, APPROVING
THE SUBMITTAL OF THE SUMMER TROLLEY PROGRAM APPLICATION TO
THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE PROJECT V COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSIT/CIRCULATORS
PROGRAM" (820.25)
Tom Toman, Public Works Director, responded to questions. Benjamin Siegel,
City Manager, responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Kerry Ferguson, City resident; and, Kathy Hobstetter,
City business owner.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Maryott, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Taylor, and carried unanimously to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 19-12-03-02 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE SUMMER TROLLEY
PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PROJECT V COMMUNITY-BASED
TRANSIT/CIRCULATORS PROGRAM."
F22. MEMORIAL DONATION REQUEST FROM JAMES GLYNN TO INSTALL A
BENCH AND BRONZE PLAQUE IN COOK PARK CORDOVA, APPROVED
(150.10)
Public Correspondence: James Glynn, City resident.
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F23. REQUIREMENT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING, WAIVED; AND CITY
MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GARDEN STATE FIREWORKS, INC. TO
PROVIDE FIREWORKS DISPLAYS FOR THE CITY'S FOURTH OF JULY
CELEBRATION EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,000 FOR 2020,$34,000 FOR
2021, AND $35,000 FOR 2022 (600.30)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
G1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
a. URGENCY ORDINANCE 1074 ADOPTED ENTITLED "AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 9-3.501.0 AND ADDING
SECTION 9-3.501.1 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 9 OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA;" CODE
AMENDMENT (CODE AMENDMENT 19-005) INITIATED TO THE CITY'S LAND
USE CODE (CODE AMENDMENT 19-005) TO AMEND SECTION 9-3.501
(ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES) AND APPENDIX A (DEFINITIONS)
TO MAKE THE CITY'S CURRENT REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN
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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH NEW STATE
REGULATIONS; AND SAID ACTIONS FOUND TO BE EXEMPT FROM REVIEW
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 (STATUTORY EXEMPTION
FOR ORDINANCES RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) (430.30)
Joel Rojas, Development Services Director, provided a PowerPoint Presentation
and responded to questions. Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney, responded to questions.
Maria Morris, City Clerk, read the title of the ordinance.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Taylor, and carried unanimously to adopt URGENCY ORDINANCE 1074
entitled "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION
9-3.501.c AND ADDING SECTION 9-3.501.1 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3 OF
TITLE 9 OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT
FROM CEQA;" initiate a Code Amendment (Code Amendment 19-005) to the
City's Land Use Code (Code Amendment 19-005) to amend Section 9-3.501
(Accessory Uses and Structures) and Appendix A (Definitions) to make the City's
current regulations that govern Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with new
state regulations; and find that said actions are exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code
section 21080.17 (statutory exemption for ordinances related to accessory
dwelling units).
G1b. CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 19-004 INITIATED TO CREATE A SPECIFIC PLAN
FOR THE CITY -OWNED NORTHWEST OPEN SPACE PROPERTY
(ATTACHMENT 1), THEREBY DIRECTING THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT TO: 1) INCLUDE THE PLANNED NORTHWEST OPEN SPACE
COMMUNITY PARK ("PUTUIDEM VILLAGE") PROJECT AND ALL OTHER
EXISTING USES ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN A SPECIFIC PLAN; AND,
2) CHANGE THE PROPERTY'S CURRENT ZONING FROM COMMUNITY
PARK TO SPECIFIC PLAN/PRECISE PLAN (920.30)
• Public Correspondence: Robert King, Save Our San Juan; and, Joe Soto,
City resident.
David Contreras, Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and
responded to questions.
Public Comments: Mary Gage Gillette, City resident; Sue Turner,
City resident; and, Kathy Hobstetter, City business owner.
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Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Taylor, seconded by Council Member
Reeve, and carried unanimously to initiate Code Amendment (CA) 19-004 to
create a Specific Plan for the City -Owned Northwest Open Space Property,
thereby directing the Development Services Department to: 1) Include the
planned Northwest Open Space Community Park ("Putuidem Village") project and
all other existing uses on the subject property in a Specific Plan; and, 2) change
the property's current zoning from Community Park to Specific Plan/Precise Plan.
G2. PUBLIC WORKS
a. REVISED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST OPEN
SPACE COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT (PUTUIDEM CULTURAL VILLAGE)
(CIP 09209), APPROVED; AND, STAFF AUTHORIZED TO ADVERTISE AND
RECEIVE CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR THE PROJECT (920.10)
• Public Correspondence: David Swerdlin, City resident.
Tom Toman, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and
responded to questions.
Public Comments: Sue Turner, City resident; Kerry Ferguson,
City Resident; Matias Belardes, Juaneho Mission Indians; and, William
Bonney, City resident.
Mayor Bourne made a motion, seconded by Council Member Farias to approve
revised plans and specifications for the Northwest Open Space Community Park
Project (Putuidem Cultural Village) (CIP 09209); authorize staff to advertise and
receive construction bids for the Project; and, to direct staff to evaluate all safety
alternatives associated with the railroad lines, including County funding, but
motion failed due to approved substitute motion.
Substitute Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by
Council Member Farias, and carried 4-1 with Mayor Bourne opposed to approve
revised plans and specifications for the Northwest Open Space Community Park
Project (Putuidem Cultural Village) (CIP 09209); and, authorize staff to advertise
and receive construction bids for the Project.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Pro Tem Taylor
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Mayor Bourne
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
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G2b. INSTALLATION OF ALL -WAY STOP SIGNS ON A TRIAL BASIS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF STALLION RIDGE AND SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
PRIVATE ROAD, APPROVED; AND, STAFF DIRECTED TO WORK WITH
CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY
OF ADDING A STUDENT DROP OFF/PICK UP AREA AT THE PRIVATE ROAD
(590.50)
• Public Correspondence: Ellen Vinck, Rancho San Juan Community
Association.
Tom Toman, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint Presentation and
responded to questions. Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Ellen Vinck, Rancho San Juan Community Association.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Taylor, and carried unanimously to approve the installation of all -way stop signs
on a trial basis at the intersection of Stallion Ridge and San Juan Hills High School
Private Road; and, direct staff to work with Capistrano Unified School District to
explore the possibility of adding a student drop off/pick up area at the private road.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHORITY (Refer to Housing Authority Agency
Minutes)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Refer to Successor Agency Minutes)
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, announced the upcoming
Citizen's Leadership Academy.
There
further business Mayor Bourne adjourned the regular public meeting at
8:15m t Tuesday; January 21, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session, and
5:00 fo the public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber.
Approved: January 21,
ATTEST:
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