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JANUARY 16, 2001
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)
Council met in a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., for the following purposes, as authorized by
statute:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54958.9(b)(1), the City Council will confer
with its Legal Counsel regarding one matter
RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.M. BUSINESS SESSION
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano California, was
called to order by Mayor Hart at 7:04 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Robert L. Schwenck,
Community Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Wyatt Hart, Mayor
David M. Swerdlin, Mayor pro tem
Diane Bathgate, Council Member
John S. Gelff, Council Member
John Greiner. Council Member
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, City Manager, Jennifer Murray, Assistant City
Manager; John Shaw, Interim City Attorney; Cheryl Johnson, City Clerk; Cynthia L. Russell,
Administrative Services Director; William M. Huber; Engineering and Building Director;
Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director; Amy Amirani, Public Works Director; Al King,
Community Services Director; Lt. Rick Stahr, Orange County Sheriffs Department.
Dedication of Meeting:
Mayor Hart announced that the meeting would be dedicated to the memory of Brian Scott
Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Hart announced there was no action to report from the Closed Session.
INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS
1. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESE,. i AT MEETING (110.10)
Mayor pro tem Swerdlin introduced the following persons in attendance: Sheldon
Cohen, Planning Commission; Marie Buckner and Joan deGuevara, Housing
Advisory Committee; Battalion Chiefs Craig Whittaker and John Howlind; Orange
County Assistant Sheriff George Jaramillo; Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona.
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2. RECOGNITION OF R.J. BRANDIES (610.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Community Liaison, advising that Mr.
Brandes, of Oaks Blenheim Exhibitions, had made many contributions to the
community, particularly through his partnership with Joan Irvine Smith as Manager of
Oaks Blenheim Exhibitions, and his goal to broaden the appeal and function of the
Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park.
Mr. Brandes was present to receive a plaque and a Key to the City, in appreciation
for his contributions to the community.
3. RECOGNITION OF DREW CHAFFEE AND PROJECT FLAG (610.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Economic Development Manager, advising
that Drew Chaffee, a member of Capistrano Valley Boy Scout Troop 702, had
completed an Eagle Scout project to purchase and install American flags in the
downtown area. Thirty-five flags were installed onto downtown light poles just before
Veteran's Day, 2000.
Mr. Chaffee was present to receive a resolution of commendation and a City pin in
recognition of his volunteer service.
4. PRESENTATION OF DEPUTY OF THE YEAR AWARD (610.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Community Liaison, advising that Deputy
Monte Huotari had been unanimously nominated for selection as the "San Juan
Capistrano Deputy of the Year" for the year 2000.
Deputy Huotari was present the receive the Deputy of the Year plaque recognizing
his hard work, dedication to duty, and service to the residents of the City.
Ambuehl School Charter (515.30)
David Watkins, 27542 Paseo Verano, addressed the Council regarding efforts of
parents and teachers to convert Ambuehl Elementary School to a Charter School
and the benefits that could be derived from the conversion.
2. The Gas Company Representation (1010.10)
Duane Cave, Public Affairs Manager representing The Gas Company, 1 Liberty,
Aliso Viejo, 92656, introduced himself as the City's liaison with The Gas Company.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Greiner, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, that the
staff recommendations be accepted for the following items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bathgate, Greiner, Swerdlin, Gelff and
Mayor Hart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
The reading of all Ordinances by title only was approved.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF DECEMBER 28, 2000 (300.30)
The List of Demands dated December 28, 2000, in the total amount of
$1,011,469.63, was ordered received and filed. Council Member Bathgate
abstained.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE CASH BALANCES BY FUND FOR SEPTEMBER 30
AND OCTOBER 31, 2000 (330.50)
The City Treasurer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the months of September 30
and October 31, 2000, was ordered received and filed.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS (440.10)
The Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Planning Director, advising that eight
new applications had been received since the last Report on November 21, 2000,
was ordered received and filed.
5. APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE CONCESSION
STAND AT THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO SPORTS PARK (SAN JUAN
LITTLE LEAGUE) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Community Services
Director, the License Agreement with the San Juan Capistrano Little League for use
of the concession stand at the San Juan Capistrano Sports Park for the period of
February 1, 2001 through August 24, 2001, was approved.
6. AWARD OF DESIGN CONTRACT - STONE FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT
(PURKISS ROSE - RSI) (CIP NO. 470) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Public Works Director,
the Personal Services Agreement with Purkiss Rose - RSI, for landscape
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architecture design services for the Stone Field Renovation Project was approved in
an amount not to exceed $45,740 for the period ending January 16, 2002.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING A TIME AND DATE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING - QUITCLAIM OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR LA NOVIA
AVENUE (MATSUSHITA/GLENDALE FEDERAL) (670.50)
As set forth in the Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the following Resolution was adopted setting a public hearing for the
meeting of February 20, 2001, to consider the proposed quitclaim of a portion of
Parcel C, La Novia Avenue right-of-way, of a Parcel Map recorded in Book 3, Page
11 of Official Records:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-1-16-1, INITIATING QUITCLAIM
PROCEEDINGS - LA NOVIA AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO
QUITCLAIM A PARCEL FOR UNNECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, LA
NOVIA AVENUE, WITHIN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 666-321-02,
ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL C OF A PARCEL MAP RECORDED IN
BOOK 3, PAGE 11 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING "KEEP KIDS ALIVE, DRIVE 25"
PROGRAM (KKAD25) (590.10)
As set forth in the Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the following Resolution was adopted, endorsing the "Keep Kids Alive,
Drive 25" Program, as requested by local residents:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-1-16-2. ENDORSING "KEEP KIDS ALIVE,
DRIVE 25" PROGRAM - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CITY ENDORSEMENT OF THE "KEEP KIDS ALIVE,
DRIVE 25" PROGRAM (KKAD25)
9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR WATER SERVICES WITH MOULTON
NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Public Works Director,
the Water Service Agreement with Moulton Niguel Water District was approved,
authorizing the City to sell water outside its boundaries to existing Capistrano Valley
Water District customers in Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel; and, authorizing the
Moulton Niguel Water District to provide water service to a currently undeveloped
site in Mission Viejo, scheduled for development as a golf course.
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10. APPROVAL OF 2001 STREET BANNER SCHEDULE FOR THE
INTERSECTION OF DEL OBISPO STREET AND CAMINO CAPISTRANO)
41( 0.40)
As set forth in the Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Economic Development
Manager, the 2001 Street Banner Schedule was approved for banners placed at the
intersection of Del Obispo Street and Camino Capistrano.
11. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED SERVICES (MEDIX
AMBULANCE SERVICES, INC.) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Assistant City Manager,
the Extension Agreement with Medix Ambulance was approved, extending services
through June 30, 2004.
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for public input:
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
RECEIVE BIDS - CITY STREET REPAIRS. 2000-01 (CIP NOS. 103,104,119 AND
121) (600.30)
Written Communications:
Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Engineering and Building Director,
forwarding plans and specifications for City Street Repairs, 2000-2001. The Report
listed streets in the City that were scheduled to receive a slurry seal; streets that
were scheduled for an asphalt overlay; and, streets that would receive previously -
approved speed bumps.
Trevor Dale, 27781 Camino La Ronda, spoke in support of the proposed street
repairs in his neighborhood.
Approval of Plans and Specifications:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Greiner
and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifications for the City Street
Repairs, 2000-2001 and to authorize staff to call for bids.
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of staff and
will be rescheduled for the meeting of February 6, 2001:
SOFTBALL) (600.30)
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR WEEKEND AND OFF -HOUR CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (F.S.I.
COMMUNITY SECURITY) (600.10)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:40 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 7:41 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - None
ORDINANCES - None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (610.60)
Written Communications:
Report dated January 16, 2001, from the Community Liaison, forwarding a list of
Council appointments to the various internal committees and outside agencies, and
advising it was now time to reaffirm current appointments or make new
appointments.
Approval of Appointments:
It was moved by Council Member Greiner, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin,
and unanimously carried to approve the following appointments:
Associated Senior Action Program - Mayor Hart
EI Toro Reuse Planning Authority - Council Member Greiner
Floodplain Management Committee - Council Members Bathgate and Gelff
Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor - Mayor Hart and Council Member Swerdlin
Growth Management Areas 9 & 11 - Council Members Bathgate and Gelff
Los Rios Review Committee- Council Members Swerdlin and Greiner
North West Open Space Committee- Mayor Hart and Council Member Bathgate
Operational Area Council - Mayor Hart and Council Member Gelff
Orange County Fire Authority - Council Member Greiner and Mayor Hart
Orange County League of Cities - Council Members Greiner and Swerdlin
Orange County Library Advisory Board - Council Members Bathgate and Gelff
OCTA Elected Officials - Council Member Bathgate
Orange County Vector Control - Council Member Swerdlin
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor - Mayor Hart and Council Member
Swerdlin
San Juan Basin Authority - Council Members Swerdlin and Bathgate
SERRA - Council Members Swerdlin and Bathgate
South Orange County Reclamation Authority - Council Members Swerdlin
and Bathgate
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority- Council Members Swerdlin and Greiner
2. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Orange County Vector Control District (560.50)
Council Member Swerdlin advised that the Vector of the Month for December
was the Salt Marsh Mosquito.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47
p.m., to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., in the
City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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JCW4SOlf,
ATTEST:
WYATT ART, MAYv0R
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