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98-0303_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingM MARCH 3, 1998 ' 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: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), the City Council will meet with its Legal Counsel regarding two matters. 2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City Council will meet with its Legal Counsel regarding the status of the claim by Artukovich Construction Company. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, the City Council will confer with Legal Counsel regarding the status of pending litigation, to wit: San Juan Golf, Inc., dba San Juan Hills Country Club v. City • • 1 �!.• • 1 L AIMMKIM&MMA iuvi,mimqLlm1 11 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California was called ' to order by Mayor Jones at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend James Tracy, Gateway Community Church. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gil Jones, Mayor John Greiner, Mayor pro tem Collene Campbell, Council Member Wyatt Hart, Council Member David M. Swerdlin, 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. Pendleton, Administrative Services Director; William M. Huber, Engineering and Building Director; Bill Ramsey, Senior Planner; Amy Amirani, Public Works Director, Al King, Community Services Director; Lt. Paul Sullivan, Orange County Sheriffs Department; Dawn Schanderl, Deputy City Clerk, ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The City Attorney announced that with regard to Closed Session Item No. 1, the Council unanimously voted to initiate litigation involving a contract matter. The parties involved are the City and the Civic Center Barrio Housing Corporation. With regarding to Closed Session Item No. 2, the City Council Minutes -1- 3/3/98 MA Council unanimously voted to deny the claim submitted by Artukovich Construction Company. Mr. Shaw advised there was no action to report on the remaining City Council Closed Session item, nor on the Community Redevelopment Agency Closed Session item. INTRODUCTION PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS PROCLAMATION - FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS (610.40) Written Communications: Report dated March 3, 1998, from the City Clerk, forwarding a Proclamation designating the period of February 1, 1998 through April 30, 1998 as "Fiesta de las Golondrinas." Presentation of Proclamation: Mayor Jones presented the Proclamation to Jeff Schroeder, President, and members of the Fiesta Association who were present. 2 INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING (110 10) Council Member Greiner introduced the following persons in attendance: Bill Hardy with the Cultural Heritage Commission; Kathy Holmes with the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission; Roy Nunn with the Planning Commission; and, Joann deGuevara, Janice Palermo and Marie Buckner with the Housing Advisory Committee. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DONATIONS (150.10) Mayor Jones acknowledged the receipt of cash donations to the Scholarship Fund and the Youth Sports Fund from Mr. Edgar Mansoor of Mansoor's Imports and Mr. Yacoub Saba of Alipaz Liquor. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Cffy COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) EMERC TENCY RESPONSE LO 10) Kathy Holmes, 31851 Paseo La Branza, shared her thoughts and feelings as a resident and as a member of the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission, which met on Monday, February 23, 1998, during the intense rains. She praised the actions of Sergeant Clark, Officer Frank Ninn, Maintenance Superintendent Jack Galaviz, City Manager George Scarborough, Community Services Manager Karen Crocker, Lt. Paul Sullivan, Doug Greek, of Greek's Concrete and members of the Sheriffs Department and Fire Authority who worked during the night to protect citizens and property from damage caused by the rains and the breaching of Trabuco Creek. The City Council concurred in their appreciation and also thanked the Public Works Director for her storm preparation work. The City Manager also praised the responsiveness of the Red Cross and stated that letters of appreciation will be sent to the various agencies involved. City Council Minutes -2- 3/3/98 2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR EQUESTRIAN USES - NORTHWEST OPEN SPACE (930.40/530.40 Wendy Teddiman, 30552 Hunt Club Drive, and Susan Lawrence, P. O. Box 7268, Capistrano Beach, California 92624, stated that Creekside Equestrian Center boarders had been told to relocate two months earlier, by May 1st. Ms. Teddiman advised that the Fran Joswick Therapeutic Riding Center had offered assistance. She urged that Council consider allocating 6 additional acres to the proposed site in order to accommodate all horses currently boarded at Creekside. In order to dispel rumors regarding conflict of interest, she asked to be advised of who would be reviewing the Proposals. She also noted there was a rumor that the facility would be western -oriented only. Ms. Lawrence stated her understanding that Creekside boarders would be given first priority in the new facility and noted that there were rumors to the contrary. Council Member Hart noted that the Proposals were due Friday, March 6th. He noted that a committee would be appointed to review the Proposals; that the selection of Council Members for that committee was scheduled later on the Agenda. He stated that the Proposal that best met the needs of the City would be the one selected. Recognition of Troop 973 Mayor Jones acknowledged the presence of Boy Scout Troop 973, in attendance as a requirement for the Merit Badge. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, that the staff recommendations be accepted for the following items listed on the Consent Calendar, noting that Council Member Greiner would abstain on Item No. 2. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Greiner, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY The Reading of all Ordinances by title only was approved. 2. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3. 1998 The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3, 1998, were approved as submitted. Council Member Greiner abstained due to his absence from the February 3rd meeting. City Council Minutes 52 3/3/98 083 RM 3. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF FEBRUARY 12. 1998 (300.30) The List of Demands dated February 12, 1998, in the total amount of $727,112.49, was ordered received and filed. • • • •=firalm,1' • h'._IJWTff00 � 1 • 1 I •' As set forth in the Report dated March 3, 1998, from the Director of Engineering and Building, the following Resolution was adopted declaring the work for the 1997-1998 Preventative Street Maintenance program to be complete: �: .. .uI C ;►; '.s A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PREVENTATIVE STREET MAINTENANCE 1997-1998 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS, 111, 119 AND 124) (ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT) The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $346,066.36 and directed the City Clerk to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder. Staff was authorized to release the retention in the amount of $34,606.63 thirty-five (35) days after recording the Notice of Completion. APPROVING "NO PARKING" INSTALLATION ON EL CAMINO REAL BETWEEN WALNUT GROVE DRIVE AND ARCO GAS STATION DRIVEWAY 570.30 As set forth in the Report dated March 3, 1998, the following Resolution approving the installation of a "No Parking" zone on the easterly side of El Camino Real between the Walnut Grove Restaurant driveway and the Arco Gas Station driveway was adopted to provide additional sight distance: RESOLUTION NO 98-3-3-2 ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" ZONE - EAST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL NORTH OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL SOUTH OF THE WALNUT GROVE RESTAURANT DRIVEWAY City Council Minutes -4- 3/3/98 085 6. APPROVAL OF "NO U-TURNS" AND "NO PARKING" ZONES AT GANADO ' ROAD AND RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (570.30) As set forth in the Report dated March 3, 1998, from the Engineering and Building Director, the following Resolutions were adopted in response to a petition received from area residents requesting assistance in minimizing traffic conflicts and other problems experienced since opening of the car wash at the intersection of Rancho Viejo Road and Ortega Highway: __- .... - .. .• rr —.il ".T/ rT TimlTnn IT lin FASTBOUND VEHICLES - GANADO ROAD - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING "NO U-TURNS" FOR EASTBOUND VEHICLES ON GANADO ROAD FROM RANCHO VIEJO ROAD TO GALANO WAY --- — -- - w . ---I •moi TITIT.T1 "lT/ IT mrrn1TO11 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD AT GANADO ROAD_ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING "NO U-TURNS" FOR NORTHBOUND RANCHO VIEJO ROAD AT GANADO ROAD ' CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" ZONE ON BOTH SIDES OF GANADO ROAD FROM RANCHO VIEJO ROAD TO GALANO WAY \/';• a ►I •��•1=03ZIN 12110I 'leis :11 ; As set forth in the Report dated February 17, 1998 and resubmitted March 3, 1998, the following Resolution was adopted approving the conceptual plans prepared for upgrading the picnic area and installing new play equipment at Descanso Veterans Park: RESOLUTION NO 98-3-3-6 APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 97-465 - DES ANSO VETERANS PARK PICNIC AND PLAY EQUIPMENT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 97-465 FOR UPGRADING THE PLAY EQUIPMENT AREA AND PICNIC AREA IN DESCANSO VETERANS PARK City Council Minutes -5- 3/3/98 1:. As set forth in the Report dated March 3, 1998, from the Public Works Director, the receipt of three bids was acknowledged; the contract for water quality testing for calendar years 1998 - 2001 was awarded to Weck Laboratories, Inc., in the amount of $25,977; the Chairman and Clerk of the Board were authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the District; and, the Public Works Director was authorized to make minor changes within the approved budget. The schedule for monitoring the District wells has been accepted by the State and will comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar: • ► 1 1.Iff, • yl ►1 •'D) (460,20/440.25/410/60 Written Communications: (1) Report dated March 3, 1998, fron reconfirming the Council's February 95-3 and related applications. the City Attorney, forwarding a Resolution 17, 1998, denial of General Plan Amendment (2) Letter dated February 26, 1998, from Douglas Simpson, Resco Self Storage, LLC, 4040 Barranca Parkway, Suite 210, Irvine, 92604, requesting that action on the proposed Resolution be deferred to March 17, 1998, to allow additional time to explore new ideas relative to replacing recreational facilities. (3) Letter was received March 2, 1998, from Doug Nichols, 27212-B Via Capote, to the City Attorney, expressing opposition to the City Council's February 17th denial of the proposal. A letter dated March 1, 1998, from also received from Doug Nichols, expressing appreciation to Mayor Jones and Council Member Hart's support of the project and stating opposition to the remaining Council Member's reasons for opposing the self -storage project. (4) Letter dated March 1, 1998, from Connie Kuhlmann, San Juan Hills Community Association VI, P. O., Box 897, San Juan Capistrano, opposing the City Council's denial. The City Manager advised that staff concurred with the request for continuance. Continuation of Item It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Greiner and unanimously carried to continue consideration of the Resolution to the meeting of March 17, 1998. City Council Minutes -6- 3/3/98 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PROPOSED VACATION OF 1LLAGE ROAD FROM1► : •► WITH RANCHO VIEJO ROAD TO ITS TERMINUS AT TRABUCO CREEK '• • AND • • NEIGHBORHOOD WIIh11 FEBRUARYTHE DEVELOPMENT OF VILLAGE SAN KJAN (CONTINUED FROM ••' (820.90/820,40) Proposal: Consideration of a request to establish a gated neighborhood and adoption a resolution vacating Village Road. The public hearing was set by City Council Resolution on January 6, 1998 and continued from the meeting of February 3, 1998 to provide time for the Homeowner Association Board to canvass the property owners again to confirm the City - required benchmark 75% majority support. A li n: Village San Juan Homeowners Association, c/o Sue Cook, CMC Association Management, 2492 Walnut Avenue, Suite 100, Tustin, Calfiornia 92780 Written Communications: (1) Report dated March 3, 1998, from the Engineering and Building Director forwarding background information and recommending the application for a gated neighborhood be approved in concept and a Resolution be adopted vacating Village Road. ' (2) Memorandum dated March 3, 1998, from the Engineering and Building Director, advising that 58% of the signatures in support of the gated community had been received and verified by staff, and recommending a continuance to April 21, 1998, to allow time for the Homeowners Association to obtain the final tally. The Engineering and Building Director recommendation for continuance to April 21, made at that time. made an oral presentation, noting staffs 1998 with the intent that a decision would be Public Hearina: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the public hearing, and the following persons responded: (1) Ray Fauth, 26286 Roundtree Court, declined to speak at this time in view of the continuation. (2) Joann Reis, 26286 Roundtree Court, indicated that there was still confusion about the vacation process; that homeowners had been told the vacation was not final until the Homeowners Association signed an agreement. She further advised that a security officer was obtaining signatures of support and advising signers that their signature indicated interest only and no decision-making was taking place. Ms. Reis received clarification that the Council's action to approve the street vacation would be the final action. City Council Minutes -7- 3/3/98 087 Ilm (3) David Faultersack, 29312 Applewood Court, indicated he was Treasurer for the Homeowners Association. He advised that the Association had put the latest proposal before the residents without any extra endorsements. He felt that the previous speaker had old information with which he did not agree. He advised he had personally carried petitions and felt that residents were confused as to why they were again being asked to vote. He felt there was confusion regarding the street vacation and offered to speak to staff after the meeting to assure a clear understanding of the process. (4) Dieter Stute, 29632 Sonoma Way, concurred with Mr. Faultersack. He indicated that the Village San Juan management company felt they had 70% support rather than the City staff's assertion of 58%. (5) Linda Denser, 26435 Woodcrest Lane, indicated support for anything that would make the community safe. (6) Chris Logmann, 26461 Baytree, sp='-e in opposition to the proposed vacation and gating of Village San Juan. She felt the Homeowners Association had misled the residents. Continuation of Public Hearing: There being no further response, it was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Hart and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of April 21, 1998. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 7:40 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency and the Capistrano Valley Water District, and reconvened at 7:53 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS CITY MANAGER F6R— PROPOSALS1 1 Written Communications: Report dated March 3, 1998, from the City Manager, advising that responses to the Request for Proposals for the Northwest Open Space Equestrian Facility were to be returned to the City by March 6, 1998. Two members from the Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission had been designated to assist City staff in reviewing the responses. The Report requested that two City Council Members also be appointed to ssist in the review. City Council Minutes -8- 3/3/98 M Annointment for Eauestrian Proposal Review: ' It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Campbell and unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Jones and Council Member Swerdlin to assist in the review of responses to the Request for Proposals for the Northwest Open Space Equestrian Facility. • • • • • •IJA lt7•l-L•IR•)7:W1.1: W •' •' • • • • •11 1 ••1 1 Written Communications: (1) Report dated March 3, 1998, from the Senior Management Analyst II, advising that two unsolicited letters of interest had been received to develop a public 18 -hole championship golf course on approximately 369 acres of public land at the terminus of Camino Las Ramblas bordering the San Clemente City limits; that both letters had expressed a desire to design, construct and operate the facility through a cooperative arrangement with the City. This property had been dedicated to the City from Glendale Federal via a Quitclaim Deed. The Report provided background information and highlighted options for exploring the golf course concept. The Report recommended issuance of a Request for Qualifications, because the process was less committal and would allow the City to review developer experience and past history. (2) Letter received March 3, 1998, from Roxwell Haf lahl, of Parkes-Hafdahl, 27409 ' Paseo Sienna, San Juan Capistrano, advising of their interest in submitting a proposal. Douglas Dumhart made an oral presentation, advising that the recommended action would allow discussion within the community and the within the development community to begin in order to explore the possibilities and determine the level of support. He stressed that this was a preliminary action and if the level of support warranted further action, the Council could either select a respondent to the Request for Qualifications or move to the more formal Request for Proposal process. The City Manager advised that at some point in the process consultant services would be retained to provide technical assistance to staff. Council Member Campbell stressed that this action did not indicate either future approval or denial, noting there were many questions and concerns to be addressed. She also indicated that the land should only be used in ways that would ultimately assist in meeting the recreational needs of the community. The City Manager concurred that many issues needed to be explored before any final decision would be made. Approval of Request for Qualification Issuance: It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and unanimously carried to approve the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for golf course development on the Glendale Federal South Open Space, with staff authorized to retain technical assistance. City Council Minutes -9- 3/3/98 090 o �. . APPROVAL OF REVISED CITY COUNCIL POLICY 508 REGARDING USE OF AMPLIFIED SOUTH SYSTEMS WITHIN CITY (PUBLIC) PARKS_ AND CONCURRENCE WITH ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 607, DESIGNATED HOURS OF OPERATIONS FOR CITY (PUBLIC) PARKS 610.30/100.20) Written Communications: (1) Report dated March 3, 1998, from the Planning Director, forwarding a revised City Council Policy 508 which would establish standards for the use of sound systems in Descanso Veterans Park, Historic Town Center Park, Cook Park (La Novia and Cordova), the Sports Park, and the Marco Forster Athletic Fields. The use would be allowed only upon approval of a City -issued facility use permit; sound systems would be prohibited at all other public parks. The proposed revisions included regulations for the location of sound systems, sound system output, and speaker orientation. The Report also forwarded revisions to Administrative Policy 607 which would modify the hours of operation for Cook Park (Cordova) from a Saturday starting time of 8:00 a.m. for games and practices to 9:00 a.m., with field preparation to begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. (2) Memorandum dated February 26, 1998, from the Planning Director, forwarding a memorandum from the Community Services Director dated February 24, 1998, advising that on February 23, 1998, the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission had reviewed the modifications and had unanimously supported the staff recommendations with regard to amplification. However, the Commission did not support the staff recommendation that game starting times at Cook Park Cordova be set at 9:00 a.m. The Commission recommended starting times remain as currently scheduled. (3) Letter received February 23, 1998, from Richard Bennett, 25632 Purple Sage Lane, citing opposition to amplified sound systems in City parks. (4) Memorandum dated March 2, 1998, from the Community Services Director, advising that Ordinance No. 782 provided that park operating hours would begin at 8:00 a.m. Staff Comments: Bill Ramsey, Senior Planner, discussed the proposed revisions to the policy for use of amplified sound systems in the parks. The Community Services Director discussed the hours the parks are currently in use and the issues associated with the usage at Cook Park, Cordova. He noted that the Community Services Department has allowed groups to arrive one-half hour earlier than their start time to prepare the fields. He noted that Bobby Sox had concurred with the staff recommendation to move game times at Cook Park, Cordova to 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, to coincide with the Sunday start times. He advised that AYSO had opposed the change due to its negative impact on their scheduling. He advised that there has been tremendous growth in the youth sports organizations and the number of hours the parks are being used has also increased, even though new field have been added. Those fields are being used to their maximum because of the popularity of the youth sports. City Council Minutes 10- 3/3/98 091 ' Public Input: (1) Roy Nunn, 31011 Paseo Valencia, representing AYSO, urged the Council to support the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission recommendation, advising that a later start time would cause the loss of a round of games. He advised the organization had not received any complaints, either from residents or City staff, and was not aware there was a problem. He offered to "self -police" the situation. Council Member Swerdlin concurred with the idea of "self -policing" and suggested the item be continued for 60 to 90 days to allow AYSO and residents adjacent to the park to reach a consensus. (2) Andrew Millerd, 31182 Via Cristal, spoke regarding the noise on Saturday mornings and the congestion created by the traffic and parking in the area. He noted that at the present time players were not to be in the park prior to 7:30 a.m., but in reality they arrived much earlier. He felt that AYSO's concerns about losing a round of games supported his assertion that the parks had reached a saturation point and there was too much congestion. He asked that the negative impacts on adjacent residents be considered and the staff recommendation be supported. Discussion ensued regarding field usage and conditions, as well as possible compromises between AYSO and the adjacent neighborhood. Consensus was reached between Mr. Nunn and Mr. Millerd that arrival time at Cook Park, Cordova, would be no earlier than 8:00 a.m., with games to start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. ' Approval of Revisions: It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and unanimously carried to approve City Council Policy 508, as revised, relating to the establishment of amplified sound system standards; and, to concur with the modification of Administrative Policy 607 regarding revised hours of operations for Cook Park (Cordova), to allow field preparation time to begin at 8:00 a.m., and games to start at 8:30 a.m. Written Communications: Report dated March 3, 1998, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of February 17, 1998, and was scheduled for adoption. Adoption of Ordinance: The City Clerk read the title of the Ordinance next in order. Further reading of all Ordinances had been waived earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, that the following Ordinance be adopted: City Council Minutes -11- 3/3/98 092 ORDINANCE NO, 809, ZONE CHANGE 96-1. AMENDING COMP R .H .N IVF, DEVELOPMENT P .AN 81-1 (FORST _R_R CANYON PLANNED COMMUNITY/SAN JUAN MEADOWS) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 96-1, AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 81-1, FORSTER CANYON PLANNED COMMUNITY, WITH RESPECT TO A 136 -ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ALONG LA NOVIA AVENUE AND MORE PRECISELY REFERRED TO AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 666-311-01, -02 AND -03 (SAN JUAN MEADOWS) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Greiner, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None COUNCILMANIC ITEMS ORAS, REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES a. San Juan Basin Authority 0050.60) Mayor Jones advised that the Capistrano Beach Water District Agreement would be forthcoming for ratification on the contents and noted the status of the water rights application. b. League of California Cities (140.20) Council Member Greiner noted an emerging issue had been brought up at the last Division meeting regarding regulation of residential care facilities. The City of Mission Viejo is carrying forward legislation and there is State legislation going forward. He advised he had been appointed by the State League to represent California on the National League of Cities Human Development Committee. C. OrangeCounty Joint Fire Authori1y(540.80) Council Member Greiner noted that agreement had been reached on the labor contract. He advised that in response to his suggestion, an organizational audit was underway and savings of approximately $500,000 had already been achieved. City Council Minutes -12- 3/3/98 F e. • I • 0910 Joint Powers Insurance Authority (1170,30) Council Member Swerdlin advised that construction was proceeding on the new facility. Orange County Vector Control District (560.50) Council Member Swerdlin advised that the rains had created an easier path into Orange County for the Afdcanized Honey Bee and warned of the need to call Vector Control if the bees were observed. He advised that a special meeting was scheduled for March 5 to consider hiring a new General Manager. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. to the neat regular meeting date of Tuesday, March 17, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ATTEST: JONES; YO City Council Minutes Respectfully submitted, I • 1 ,Ii U' -13- 3/3/98 093