23-0620_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting1 6/20/2023
MINUTES
June 20, 2023
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Hart called the Regular meeting of June 20, 2023, of the City Council of the
City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:20 p.m. Mayor Hart led the Pledge of
Allegiance and Council Member Campbell gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Howard Hart, Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Farias,
and Council Members John Taylor, and John Campbell.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Troy Bourne.
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:
B1. COMMISSIONER INTRODUCTION – MAYOR PRO TEM FARIAS
INTRODUCED: Matt Gaffney and Ted Rosenfeldt, Planning Commission;
Anna Dickenson, Cultural Heritage Commission; Shelly Barker, Parks,
Equestrian, and Community Services Commission; Former Mayor Larry Kramer;
and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley.
B2. RETIRED NAVY CAPTAIN AND FORMER MAYOR LARRY KRAMER
RECOGNIZED BY ORANGE COUNTY SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY FOR
RECEIVING THE VETERAN OF THE YEAR – ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP AWARD
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
• Frank Larkin, City Resident; and Kellee Clougherty, City resident.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D1. RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-01 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 22-001, TO
ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL 16 OF PARCEL MAP 79-856, A 6.27-
ACRE PARCEL, ADDRESSED AS 31654 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (APN 666-
261-14), INTO THREE PARCELS: 3.72-ACRE PARCEL 1; 2.19-ACRE PARCEL
2; AND .36-ACRE PARCEL 3, AND FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT
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FROM CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15315. (APPLICANT: RYAN WAUFLE, PASCO LARET SUITER &
ASSOCIATES)” (420.70)
• Public Correspondence: Erin Beyer, City resident.
Joel Rojas, Development Services Director, provided a PowerPoint and
responded to questions. Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, responded to
questions.
Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and invited public testimony.
• Public Testimony: Robert Montgomery, Applicant.
Mayor Hart closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Farias, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Bourne absent to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-01 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 22-001, TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL 16 OF PARCEL MAP 79-856, A 6.27-ACRE PARCEL, ADDRESSED AS 31654 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (APN 666-261-14), INTO THREE PARCELS: 3.72-ACRE PARCEL 1; 2.19-ACRE PARCEL 2; AND .36-ACRE PARCEL 3, AND FINDING THAT SAID ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA REVIEW PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15315. (APPLICANT: RYAN WAUFLE, PASCO LARET SUITER & ASSOCIATES).”
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor, Campbell, Farias, and Mayor Hart
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
D2. RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-02 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPEAL, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION’S CONDITION OF APPROVAL NUMBER 15, RELATED TO AN
ILLUMINATED ENTRY PORTAL, OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (AC) 23-
012 AND SIGN PROGRAM (SP) 23-002, TO CONSTRUCT A PROPOSED
BUILDING REMODEL THAT INCLUDES A NEW 4,798 SQUARE FOOT
ADDITION, AND A MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM
FOR THE CAPISTRANO VALLEY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT
33395 CAMINO CAPISTRANO (APN: 121-240-75) AND FINDING THAT SAID
ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (APPLICANT: GOREE WHITFIELD)” (410.60)
Laura Stokes, Acting Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions.
Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and invited public testimony.
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• Public Testimony: Gary Whitfield, Goree Whitfield Architects and applicant
Glenn Kashima, Capistrano Valley Toyota.
Mayor Hart closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Farias, seconded by Council Member
Taylor, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Bourne absent to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-02 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPEAL, OVERTURNING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION’S CONDITION OF APPROVAL NUMBER 15, RELATED TO AN
ILLUMINATED ENTRY PORTAL, OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (AC) 23-
012 AND SIGN PROGRAM (SP) 23-002, TO CONSTRUCT A PROPOSED
BUILDING REMODEL THAT INCLUDES A NEW 4,798 SQUARE FOOT
ADDITION, AND A MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM
FOR THE CAPISTRANO VALLEY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT
33395 CAMINO CAPISTRANO (APN: 121-240-75) AND FINDING THAT SAID
ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (APPLICANT: GOREE WHITFIELD).”
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor, Campbell, Farias, and Mayor Hart
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Farias, seconded by Council Member
Campbell, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Bourne absent to approve consent
calendar items E1 through E16, as recommended by staff, with Council Member Taylor
abstained from consent calendar E9.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor, Campbell, Farias, and Mayor Hart
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED.
E2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) OF
JUNE 6, 2023, APPROVED
E3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2023,
APPROVED
E4. CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 24, 2023, THROUGH
MAY 4, 2023, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
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E5. NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION STATUS REPORT, RECIVED AND
FILED (440.10)
E6. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
PROCESSING SERVICES, EXTENDING THE TERM TO OF THE
AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2025 (600.30)
E7. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.
FOR BUILDING/GRADING INSPECTION AND RELATED SERVICES,
THEREBY EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2024,
AND INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AGREEMENT AMOUNT TO
$484,360 (600.30)
E8. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAGECREST PLANNING
AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOR PLANNING RELATED SERVICES, EXTENDING
THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2024, AND INCREASING THE
NOT-TO-EXCEED COMPENSATION AMOUNT TO $145,360 (600.30)
E9. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH T&B PLANNING, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AT A COST NOT-TO-EXCEED
$329,491.53 TO BE FUNDED BY THE APPLICANT (600.30)
Council Member Taylor abstained himself because his son rents property from
him and has a business relationship with the applicant.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Campbell, Farias, and Mayor Hart
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor
E10. RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-03 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE
MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM;” AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-04
ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS
AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE
MEASURE M2 (M2) PROGRAM (820.10)
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E11. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING
GROUP, INC. FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO-YEAR TERM
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025; AND FORMAL
BIDDING PROCESS WAIVED PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
3-4.306(E)(3) (600.30)
E12. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
COUNTYWIDE SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION BASELINE PROJECT; AND
PROPOSED ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO THE
COMMONSENSE EXEMPTION UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES,
SECTION 15061(B)(3) (600.50)
E13. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CAPISTRANO
VALLEY FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING, SUMMER DAY CAMPS,
AND SHARED RESTROOM USE FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM WITH ONE
OPTIONAL FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION; AND PROPOSED ACTION FOUND
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (600.30)
•Public Correspondence: Heather Chapman, Unidos South OC.
E14. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT,
WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS, FOR AUDIO AND
LIGHTING SERVICES WITH DJE SOUND AND LIGHTING, INC. FOR THE
CITY’S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, SUMMER CONCERT SERIES,
AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY; COMPETITIVE BIDDING
PROCESS WAIVED PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-4.310(D);
AND PROPOSED ACTION FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) (600.30)
E15. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO AND THE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CEA)
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, APPROVED; AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE ANY MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT PLAN DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO INCORPORATE DETAILS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED
SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT (730.30)
E16. CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, FOR
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN CONSULTING AND INVESTMENT
FIDUCIARY SERVICES, APPROVED (600.30)
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
F1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
a.RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-05 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING CODE
AMENDMENT (CA) 23-002, A STUDY TO AMEND THE LOS RIOS SPECIFIC
PLAN TO ALLOW “EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS” AS
PERMITTED USES IN THE HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND
CLARIFY THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE HISTORIC COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT AND THE HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THAT TRAVERSES
THE PROPERTY LOCATED 31791 LOS RIOS STREET (APN 121-160-17) AND
FINDING SAID ACTION STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER STATE
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15262” (420.25)
•Public Correspondence: Michael Laux, City resident; Stephen M. Rios,
City resident.
Council Member Taylor recused himself and left the Council Chambers because
his son rents property from him and has a business relationship with the
applicant, and also proximity to his residence.
Laura Stokes, Acting Principal Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions. Joel Rojas, Development Services Manager; and
Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney, Responded to questions.
•Public Comments: David Hutchins, City resident; Stephen Rios, Resident;
and Dan Almquist, Applicant.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Farias, seconded by Council Member
Campbell, and carried 3-0 with Council Member Taylor recused and Council
Member Bourne absent to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-20-05 entitled
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 23-002, A STUDY TO AMEND THE
LOS RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW “EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENTS” AS PERMITTED USES IN THE HISTORIC COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT AND CLARIFY THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE HISTORIC
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND THE HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
THAT TRAVERSES THE PROPERTY LOCATED 31791 LOS RIOS STREET
(APN 121-160-17) AND FINDING SAID ACTION STATUTORILY EXEMPT
FROM CEQA PER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15262.”
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Campbell, Farias, and Mayor Hart
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBER Taylor
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F2. FINANCE SERVICES
a.RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-06 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES
AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED THERETO;” RESOLUTION NO.
23-06-06-07 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, ADOPTING THE SEVEN-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24
THROUGH 2029-30;” RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-08 ADOPTED ENTITLED
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, ADOPTING ITS ARTICLE XIIIB APPROPRIATIONS
LIMITATION (GANN LIMITATION) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24;”
RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-09 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR VOTER-APPROVED
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS (OPEN SPACE MEASURE Y) FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24;” APPROVE FUNDING OF GENERAL FUND RESERVE TARGETS AS
PRESENTED AT THE BUDGET WORKSHOP HELD ON MAY 2, 2023, AND AS
PRESENTED IN EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT 1 OF THE AGENDA REPORT;
APPROVE CITY’S REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY; APPROVE THE THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE FOR THE PROVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES;
RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-10 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 23-05-02-01, THE CITY’S PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTING A COMMUNITY OUTREACH
WORKER JOB CLASSIFICATION, AMENDING THE PRINCIPAL PLANNER
JOB DESCRIPTION, AND AMENDING SALARY TABLE FOR PART-TIME
AND NON-REPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS;” APPOINTMENT OF
MATISSE REISCHL AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, APPROVED; AND,
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE ANIMAL CARE
SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THE CITY’S AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2024 (330.20/330.40/390.80/700.20/600.50/600.30)
Ken Al-Imam, Chief Financial Officer, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council
Member Taylor, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Bourne absent to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-06 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND
APPROPRIATIONS RELATED THERETO;” adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-
06-07 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, ADOPTING THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 THROUGH 2029-
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30;” adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-08 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, ADOPTING ITS
ARTICLE XIIIB APPROPRIATIONS LIMITATION (GANN LIMITATION) FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24;” adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-09 entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR VOTER-
APPROVED BONDED INDEBTEDNESS (OPEN SPACE MEASURE Y) FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24;” approve funding of general fund reserve targets as
presented at the Budget Workshop held on May 2, 2023, and as presented in
Exhibit A to Attachment 1 of the agenda report; approve City’s revised investment
policy; approve the Third Amendment to the Five-Year Agreement with the
County of Orange for the provision of law enforcement services; adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 23-06-06-09 entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 23-05-02-01, THE CITY’S PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTING A COMMUNITY OUTREACH
WORKER JOB CLASSIFICATION, AMENDING THE PRINCIPAL PLANNER
JOB DESCRIPTION, AND AMENDING SALARY TABLE FOR PART-TIME AND
NON-REPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS;” approve the appointment of
Matisse Reischl as Assistant City Manager; and, authorize the City Manager to
sign a Notice of Intent to use animal care services provided under the City’s
agreement with the County of Orange for the period from July 1, 2023, through
June 30, 2024.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor, Campbell, Farias, and Mayor Hart
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
F3. CITY MANAGER
a.CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A TWENTY-YEAR GROUND
LEASE, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THE AGENDA
REPORT, FOR OPERATION OF THE CITY-OWNED RANCHO MISSION
VIEJO RIDING PARK AT SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO WITH ACTION SPORTS
MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, DBA THE RIDLAND GROUP; AND FIND THAT
SAID ACTION IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301, 15303, AND 15304 (600.20)
•Public Correspondence: Garry Brown, Orange County Coastkeeper.
Matisse Reischl, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member
Campbell, and carried 3-0-1 with Council Member Bourne absent and Mayor Pro
Tem Farias opposed to authorize the City Manager to execute a twenty-year
ground lease, substantially in the form attached, for operation of the City-owned
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Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano with Action Sports
Management Group LLC, dba The Ridland Group; and find that said action is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, and 15304.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor, Campbell, and Mayor Hart
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Mayor Pro Tem Farias
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Bourne
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHORITY (Refer to Housing Authority
Minutes)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Refer to Successor Agency Minutes)
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (Refer to Public Financing Authority Minutes)
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: None.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, provided an update on the
Construction Project for the New City Hall and City Council Chambers; announced
Award received by the American Planner Association for the Paseo Adelanto Mix-Use
Project; provided an update on the City’s Pavement Rehabilitation project; and
announced the upcoming 1st Summer Nites Concert.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Hart adjourned the meeting at
7:38 p.m. to Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. for an Executive Session, and
5:00 p.m. for the public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber at the Nydegger
Building – 31421 La Matanza Street.
Respectfully submitted,
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MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
Approved: August 1, 2023
ATTEST:
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HOWARD HART, MAYOR