20-0302_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular MeetingMINUTES
March 2, 2020
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Bourne called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 2, 2020, of the
City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:01 p.m., in the
City Council Chamber. Council Member Maryott led the Pledge of Allegiance and
Pastor Brandon Reed, Saddleback Church - Rancho Capistrano, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Troy Bourne, Mayor Pro Tem John Taylor, and
Council Members Derek Reeve, Brian L. Maryott 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, Christy Jakl, Assistant 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 TAYLOR INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
IN ATTENDANCE: Anna Dickinson, Cultural Heritage Commission; Bob Cardoza,
Design Review Committee; and Ron Denman and Stephanie Heredia, Parks,
Recreation, Youth and Senior Services, Trails and Equestrian Commission.
B2. FEBRUARY 1, 2020, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020, PROCLAIMED AS FIESTA
DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
ORAL COMMUNICATION
S Ajit Tuind, Orange County Human Relations (provided handouts).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D1. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S LAND USE CODE TO
MAKE THE CITY'S CURRENT REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH NEW STATE REGULATIONS; AND A
DETERMINATION THAT SAID ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT," APPROVED (430.30)
3/2/2020
Joel Rojas, Development Services Director, provided a PowerPoint Presentation
and responded to questions.
Mayor Bourne opened the public hearing and invited public testimony.
• Public Testimony: Robert Bruch, City Resident; and unknown speaker (name
and residence not provided).
Mayor Bourne closed the public hearing.
Christy Jakl, Assistant 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 approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S LAND USE
CODE TO MAKE THE CITY'S CURRENT REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH NEW STATE
REGULATIONS; AND A DETERMINATION THAT SAID ACTION IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT."
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Council Member Reeve,
and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items E1 through E10, as
recommended by staff, with Council Member Reeve opposed to the second item of
recommendation for consent calendar E9.
E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED.
E2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020
(CLOSED SESSION), APPROVED
E3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020,
APPROVED
E4. CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 31, 2020, TO
FEBRUARY 13, 2020, RECEIVED AND FILED (330.30)
E5. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
JANUARY 31, 2020, RECEIVED AND FILED (350.30)
E6. FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT, RECEIVED
AND FILED; AND, PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS (ATTACHMENT 5 TO THE
AGENDA REPORT) TO THE CITY'S OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS,
APPROVED (330.20)
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E7. ORDINANCE 1076 ADOPTED 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, ALLOW
DANCING AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN CERTAIN 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" (420.30)
E8. RESOLUTION NO. 20-03-02-01 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING STATE AND/ OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 17-04-04-02" (520.10)
E9. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT, APPROVED; AND, REVISED CITY CLERK EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT, APPROVED (600.30)
Council Member Reeve registered an opposed vote to recommendation Item 2,
(Revised City Clerk Employment Agreement) because of the new reporting
relationship of the City Clerk from the City Council to the City Manager.
Recommendation Item 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager's
Employment Agreement:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Maryott, Farias, Taylor and Mayor Bourne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
Recommendation Item 2. Approve the revised City Clerk Employment Agreement:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:, Maryott, Farias, Taylor and Mayor Bourne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
E10. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO SEND A LETTER SUPPORTING RANCHO
MISSION VIEJO'S REQUEST TO AMEND THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL
HIGHWAYS (820.35)
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
F1. PUBLIC WORKS
a. FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDED
TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSED ORTEGA HIGHWAY/DEL OBISPO STREET
GATEWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT; $500,000 APPROPRIATED FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PROJECT; FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS WAIVED
PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-4.306 (E)(3), FOR THE
DESIGN OF THE PROJECT; CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LAND CONCERN, LTD. TO
PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $62,310; AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A
GROUND LEASE, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED, WITH THE
OWNER OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER PARCEL TO IMPROVE AND
MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY AS PART OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
(920.40/600.30/600.20)
Public Correspondence: Rich Heimann, City resident (submitted 2
correspondences).
Thomas Toman, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Farias, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Taylor, and carried unanimously to amend the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital
Improvement Program to include the proposed Ortega Highway/Del Obispo Street
Gateway Landscaping Project; Appropriate $500,000 from the General Fund for
the design and construction of the Project; Waive the formal request for proposal
process pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3-4.306 (e)(3), for the design of the
Project; Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional
services agreement with Land Concern, LTD. to provide design services for the
Project, in an amount not to exceed $62,310; and, Approve and authorize the City
Manager to execute a ground lease, substantially in the form attached, with the
owner of the northeast corner parcel to improve and maintain the property as part
of the proposed Project.
F2. CITY CLERK
a. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-2.101 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO "ELECTORAL" REQUIREMENT FOR
MEMBERS OF CITY COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (110.10) -
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY STAFF.
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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:
• Mayor Bourne announced his participation in "Principal for a Day" at San Juan
Elementary.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Bourne adjourned the regular public meeting at
5:51 ,:,m to .,Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session, and
5:04 p�m. for toe public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber.
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CHRISII<YVAKL. ASSISTANT 0ITY CLERK
Approved: March 17, 2020
ATTEST:
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