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JULY 7,1998
' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 549957.6, the City Council conferred with its Labor
Negotiator (City Manager) regarding Terms and Conditions of Employment (Management
and Classified Employees)
RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING 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 Jones at 7:00 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
David M. Swerdlin, Council Member
Wyatt Hart, Council Member
' Collene Campbell, Council Member
ABSENT: John Greiner, Mayor pro tem
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, City Manager; John Shaw, Interim City Attorney; Jennifer
Murray, Assistant City Manager; Chery? Johnson, City Clerk; Cynthia L. Pendleton, Administrative
Services Director; Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director; William M. Huber, Engineering and
Building Director; Lt. Paul Sullivan, Chief of Police Services; Al King, Community Services
Director; Gillian E. Rampley, Recording Secretary.
DEDICATION OF MEETING:
Mayor Jones dedicated the Meeting to Mayor pro tem Greiner who was absent due to the death of
his daughter.
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
unanimously carried that a letter be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Greiner on behalf of the City Council and
the audience in attendance at the meeting expressing condolences.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS -
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Mayor Jones noted that there were no actions to report on the Closed Session item.
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INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS
Mayor Jones recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 973 who were present at the meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING (110.10)
Council Member Hart introduced the following persons in attendance: Sheldon Cohen and
Ed Johnson, Planning Commission; Bill Hardy, Jan Siegel, Don Tryon and Dave Belardes,
Cultural Heritage Commission; Mary Rose Winkler, Joanne de Guevara, Marie Buckner,
Janice Palermo and Jessica Dean, Housing Advisory Committee; Mike Rosenberger,
Transportation Commission; Ilse Byrnes, Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission;
Jack Chestek, Water Advisory Commission; and Al Simmons, Seniors Liaison to the City.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF
CALIFORNIA CHILD/YOUTH FAMILY COALITION (CSP GANG
PREVENTION) (150.60)
Doug Shauer, with the CSP Gang Prevention Program, introduced Ernest Love, a member
of the program who spoke about his experiences at a leadership conference in San Diego.
He attended sessions on cultural diversity which taught how to be a role model for younger
children and how to assist in building a strong community made up of many backgrounds.
2. COUNCIL MEMBER GREINER
Sheldon Cohen, a member of the Planning Commission, expressed sympathy to the Greiner
family and suggested some type of memorial be sent. Mayor Jones advised that the City had
already begun such an action.
3. HOME DEPOT (420.10)
The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed Home Depot project and the
recent solicitation of support for the project in their mobile home park:
(1) Bobbie Decker, 26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, advised that a solicitation of support for
the project had been conducted in the mobile home park by persons who did not
identify themselves and who indicated that City representatives had given permission
for their action. She stated that residents had been misled into signing cards of
support and advised the Council that any cards of support coming to the City were
illegal and the signatures had been illegally obtained.
(2) Jack Heath, 26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, noted the recent happenings in the mobile
home park and indicated that it was the first evidence of a different proposal. He
read a prepared statement from the mobile home park residents stating emphatic
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opposition to a Home Depot on the property adjacent to their park and indicating
' their intention to work with the City to create a better answer for the parcel, which
would produce attractive revenue for the City, eliminate an economic threat to the
City's merchants, and gain support from the community.
(3) Jean Heath, 26000 Avenida Aeropuerto, stated that residents felt harassed by the
Home Depot solicitors and stated that solicitors were not allowed in the park. She
asked whether the City had given permission for such actions and was advised by the
City Manager that no member of the Council or City staff could give permission for
any such solicitation activity to take place on private property.
Council Member Campbell and City Manager Scarborough emphasized that no revised
application from Home Depot had been presented to the City Council and that the parcel in
question is now under the application processing moratorium. The City Manager further
emphasized there was no on-going dialog; that neither Mayor Jones nor Council Member
Campbell had ever met with Home Depot representatives; and, that the City Council had
terminated negotiations two months ago, indicating there would be no support for the project
without support from the mobile home park. Council Member Hart added that the City
Council was supportive of residents' concerns and those concerns had been relayed to the
developer. The developer knew that to get support from the City Council, they would first
need to have the support of the residents.
' CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Hart, and 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 Hart, Swerdlin, Campbell and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Greiner
MOTION TO READ ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
The Reading of all Ordinances by title only was approved.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2,_ 1998
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 1998 were approved as submitted.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF JUNE 18, 1998 (300.30)
' The List of Demands dated June 18, 1998 in the total amount of $692,767.37 was ordered
received and filed.
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4. RECEIVE AND FILE CASH BALANCES BY FUND FOR MARCH 1998 (330 50)
The Report of Cash Balances by Fund for the month ending May 31, 1998 was ordered
received and filed.
RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT OF INVESTMENTS - MONTH ENDING
MAY 31, 1998 (350,30)
The Report of Investments for the month ending May 31, 1998 was ordered received and
filed.
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION. NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL
REPORT - CAMINO CAPISTRANO AND AVENIDA PADRE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION (CIP NO. 115) (DBX, INC.) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
the following resolution was adopted declaring work for the Capital Improvement Project,
Camino Capistrano and Avenida Padre Traffic Signal Installation to be complete:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-7-7-1, COMPLETION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION - CAMINO CAPISTRANO AND AVENIDA PADRE -
DBX INC. - 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 CAMINO
CAPISTRANO AND AVENIDA PADRE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION (DBX, INC.)
The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $102,572.35 and directed
the City Clerk to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENTS FROM PAT
LESTER FOR THE DOWNTOWN LIGHTING PROJECT (670.50)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
the following Resolution was adopted accepting two easements from Pat Lester for poles #4
and #6 in conjunction with the downtown lighting project:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-7-7-2, ACCEPTING EASEMENTS FOR
DOWNTOWN LIGHTING PROJECT (LESTER) - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN
LIGHTING PROJECT FROM PAT LESTER
The City Clerk was authorized to forward the easement to the Orange County Recorder for
recordation.
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8. APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY RELATING TO ENTRY GATE ON MALASPINA
ROAD (TRACT 9184 MALASPINA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the License Agreement between the
Malaspina Homeowners Association and the City for installation of an entry gate and related
facilities on the public portion of Malaspina Road. The City Clerk was authorized to forward
the Agreement to the Orange County Recorder for Recordation.
9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SLOPE DISPLACEMENT WARRANTY
PROGRAM -TRACTS 13866 AND 13437 (TAYLOR WOODROW HOMES AND
WARMINGTON SAN JUAN HILLS, L.P.) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
the "Agreement Establishing Slope Displacement Warranty Program" for Tracts 13866 and
13437 was approved and the City Clerk was authorized to forward the Agreement to the
Orange County Recorder for recordation.
10. AWARD OF DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
TRAFFIC MODEL (AUSTIN-FOUST ASSOCIATES INC.)(CIP NO. 127)
(600.30
)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
the Agreement to develop the San Juan Capistrano Traffic Model was approved with Austin -
Foust Associates, Inc. in the amount of $56,600.
11. APPROVAL OF AMENDED FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT TRACT 14379 PEPPERWOOD ESTATES (SAN JUAN
ENCLAVE. LLC) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
the Amended Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Tract 14379,
Pepperwood Estates was approved and the City Engineer and City Clerk were authorized to
execute the Amended Final Map. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the
Amended Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the corresponding securities.
The City Clerk was directed to forward the Amended Map and Amended Subdivision
Improvement Agreement to the County Recorder for recordation.
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE AND TIME FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING REGARDING SALE OF A PORTION OF THE HELICOPTER HILL
PARK SITE (WITT) (600.361)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
' the following Resolution setting a Public Hearing for August 4,1998, regarding the proposed
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sale of 2,160 square feet of unimproved land in the Helicopter Hill Park Site/Open Space
area to Dr. Theodore Witt for the sum of $14,990 was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-7-7-3, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR SALE
OF PROPERTY - PORTION OF HELICOPTER HILL PARK SITE - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SALE OF 2,160 -SQUARE -
FEET OF THE HELICOPTER HILL PARK SITE/OPEN SPACE (LOT B,
TRACT 12954) TO DR. THEODORE WITT, OWNER OF LOT 103,
TRACT 12954
13. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WATER FACILITIES LOCATED AT 33395
CAMINO CAPISTRANO, PARCEL 2, PM 85-306 (TOYOTA AUTO
DEALERSHIP) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building,
the public water improvements located at 33395 Camino Capistrano were accepted for
dedication to the Capistrano Valley Water District. The release of corresponding water
improvement sureties was authorized and the City Clerk was authorized to file the Notice of
Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
14. APPROVAL OF AMENDATORY AGREEMENT -CITY WEED AND THISTLE
ABATEMENT/CONTROL (STEWART AND ASSOCIATES) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Public Works, the
Amendatory Agreement for City Weed and Thistle Abatement/Control with Stewart and
Associates reducing the level of auto liability insurance required by the agreement to
$500,000 combined single limit was approved.
15. APPROVAL OF REFERRAL TO THE EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
SUBCOMMITTEE UNSOLICITED OFFERS TO DEVELOP AN EQUESTRIAN
STABLE OPERATION ON THE CITY'S NORTHWEST OPEN SPACE (930.401
As set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the City Manager, the unsolicited offers
received from Jerry Harris of Elite Equestrian Services, and from Douglas Dunlap, to
develop an Equestrian Stable Operation on the Northwest Open Space were referred to the
Equestrian Facility Subcommittee for review. The Subcommittee was also requested to
generate a recommendation on addressing future unsolicited offers.
With the consensus of Council, Mayor Jones directed that the following item be withdrawn from
consideration at the request of Caltrans:
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' WITHDRAWAL OF STATE HIGHWAY PLANTING MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT - ORTEGA HIGHWAY WIDENING 1-5 NORTHBOUND RAMPS
TO RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) (600.501
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated July 7, 1998, from the Engineering and Building Director,
recommending approval of an Agreement with the Department of Transportation
providing that the City will maintain landscaping installed in conjunction with the
widening of Ortega Highway from the I-5 northbound ramps to Rancho Viejo Road.
(2) Memorandum dated July 1, 1998, from the Engineering and Building Director,
advising that the local Caltrans office had requested the item be withdrawn from
consideration to allow time to complete a formal review of the agreement.
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Mayor Jones, who
cited a potential conflict of interest due to the proximity of his residence/business to the items under
consideration and turned the meeting over to Council Member Hart.
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EXTENSION OF PASEO
ADELANTO DEL OBISPO STREET TO RAMOS STREET (CIP NO. 137)
(JONES) (600.30)
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and carried
with Council Member Greiner absent and Mayor Jones abstaining, to approve the License
Agreement from Mr. and Mrs. Jones for work associated with the Extension of Paseo
Adelanto, Del Obispo Street to Ramos Street, as set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998
from the Director of Engineering and Building. The Mayor pro tem was authorized to sign
the Agreement on behalf of the City. The City Clerk was authorized to forward the
document to the Orange County Recorder for recordation.
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AUTHORIZATION TO
RECEIVE BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE STREET LIGHTS -
PASEO ADELANTO EXTENSION DEL OBISPO STREET TO RAMOS STREET
(CIP NO. 137 (6L 00.30)
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and carried
with Council Member Greiner absent and Mayor Jones abstaining, to approve the plans and
specifications for Paseo Adelanto Extension from Del Obispo Street to Ramos Street and to
authorize staff to receive bids, as set forth in the Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director
of Engineering and Building. Substitution of a standard concrete sidewalk in lieu of pavers
was approved to reduce construction costs. The purchase of street lights was exempted from
the formal bid process and staff was authorized to purchase street lights for this project. Staff
was further directed to return at the time of award of contract to consider any necessary
budget amendments.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING
SECTION 9-3.411(b)(7), ENTITLED "MASSAGE THERAPY" AS A
CONDITIONAL USE - (NATURAL ALTERNATIVES) (420.30)
Proposal:
Consideration of an Amendment to the Municipal Code, adding Section 9-3.411(b)(7), which
would allow massage therapy and accessory massage as a conditional use in the Tourist
Commercial District.
AApnlicant:
Natural Alternatives, 31751 Camino Capistrano, Suite 8, San Juan Capistrano.
Written Communications:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Planning Director providing background information and
recommending approval of the proposed amendment. The applicant had requested that
therapeutic massage procedures be allowed at their skin care/day spa facility located in the
Tourist Commercial District.
Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director, made an oral presentation advising that the proposed
amendment would allow massage therapy uses in the CT District in beauty salons, skin care
facilities and similar businesses that have procedures that fall under the massage therapy
definition. Mr. Tomlinson pointed out that strict licensing and certification procedures were
required. In the current application, the business was an existing facility providing skin
care/day spa activities. He noted that the Planning Commission had reviewed the application
and recommended the introduction of the proposed Ordinance.
Public Hearine:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing and
the following person responded:
(1) Christine V. Gilleran, owner, Natural Alternatives, 31751 Camino Capistrano, Ste
8, spoke in support of the amendment, noting their business needed to offer massage
therapy in order to consider themselves a full-service day spa. She indicated that their
clients had expressed interest in receiving massage therapy.
There being no further response, the Public Hearing was declared closed.
Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code
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 Campbell, that the following Ordinance be introduced:
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AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 4, SECTION 9-
' 3 411(d) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADDING
ACCESSORY MASSAGE AND MASSAGE THERAPY AS
CONDITIONAL USE - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 9-3.411(d), BY
ADDING SUBSECTION (7) TO SAID SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE PERMITTING ACCESSORY MASSAGE AND MASSAGE
THERAPY TO THE CT (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT AS A
CONDITIONAL USE
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Greiner
APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 815,
CONTINUATION OF A MORATORIUM ON PROCESSING OF CERTAIN
LAND USE APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES WITHIN THE CT (TOURIST
COMMERCIAL) AND CG (GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS (CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO) (4.0.30)
Proposal:
Consideration of an extension of Interim Ordinance No. 815, which established a moratorium
on the processing of certain land use applications for specific uses within the CT (Tourist
Commercial) and CG (General Commercial) districts in the City.
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Planning Director advising that on June 2, 1998, the City
Council had adopted Interim Ordinance No. 815, initiating the planning study process to
review the appropriateness of a number of uses that are currently or conditionally permitted
in the central commercial core. The report recommended the moratorium be extended for an
additional 10 months and 15 days to allow the study to be completed.
Mr. Tomlinson, Planning Director, made an oral presentation, noting that one of the items
included in the moratorium was gasoline stations with mini -marts. He advised that the City
had received inquiries from gasoline service stations wishing to convert to gasoline stations
with mini -marts. The moratorium would allow for a review of the cumulative impacts of this
type of use.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing. The
following persons responded:
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Gerald E. Buck, 25200 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills. Mr. Buck advised that he and his
wife were owners of the site of the Chevron station at the southwest corner of
Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo. He spoke on behalf of his tenant, Chevron. The
station had submitted an application to remodel, wanting to convert the lubrication
and mechanical bays to food service. He noted that the rebuilding of the existing
station would not increase traffic and would enhance the site. He respectfully
requested that the Chevron application be exempted from the moratorium as the
proposed changes were not a threat to the safety, health or welfare of the community.
2. Leslie R. Bilbrow, Chevron Products Co., 1300 S. Beach Boulevard, La Habra stated
that the staff report seemed to focus on the increased traffic and the image
represented by gasoline stations with mini -marts in the Commercial Tourist and
General Commercial Districts, reflecting a fear that there might be an over -
concentration of similar uses. However, Chevron had found that no other
applications for mini -marts had been received by the City and were therefore
concerned that the moratorium was directed specifically at Chevron. She emphasized
that their proposal would be a beautification project and would be consistent with
current themes in the City. She also advised that the company had to meet the
Federal Underground Storage Tank Regulations deadline of December 22, 1998. If
the moratorium were enacted and the project could not go forward, they would have
to spend $100,000 to meet that deadline; they felt that money could be better spent
addressing City concerns relating to the entire project. She stated that the change
from service bay use to food service often leads to less traffic at the site and to allow
Chevron to improve might encourage other businesses to also upgrade.
There being no further response, the Public Hearing was declared closed.
Council Comments:
Council Members Swerdlin and Hart both stated support for the staff recommendation.
Mayor Jones stated that Ms. Bilbrow had made some good comments about the Chevron
station, which he felt did need to be rehabilitated. He would welcome the removal of the
service bays. He also noted the company's need to meet the tank removal deadline and
would like to explore possibly exempting the company from the moratorium.
Mr. Shaw, City Attorney, advised that as Chevron had filed their application prior to the
Ordinance, it could be possible to arrange an exemption. The City Manager suggested that
the Ordinance be adopted and staff could be directed to come back with a further evaluation
of exempting this particular service station.
Extension of Interim Ordinance No. 815:
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 Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance
No. 815 be adopted:
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URGENCY ORDINANCE �NO. EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY
' ORDINANCE NO. 815 WHICH ESTABLISHED A MORATORIUM ON
PROCESSING OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - TOURIST
COMMERCIAL (CT) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) DISTRICTS
(URGENCY) - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 815, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
ON THE PROCESSING OF CERTAIN LAND USE APPLICATIONS FOR
GASOLINE STATIONS WITH MINI -MARTS, CONVENIENCE STORES,
POOL HALLS OR BILLIARD CENTERS, COSMETOLOGY (BARBER
& BEAUTY) SCHOOLS, PAWN SHOPS, CHECK CASHING SERVICES,
AUTO PARTS AND SUPPLY, OFF-SITE PREMISE SALES OF
ALCOHOL, BINGO PARLORS AND MORTUARIES LOCATED IN THE
CT (TOURIST COMMERCIAL) AND CG (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
DISTRICTS, ADOPTED IN CONFORMANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 65858(a) TO ALLOW A PLANNING
STUDY TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS OF SAID LAND USES ON THE
COMMUNITY BASED UPON THE FINDINGS THAT SUCH A
MORATORIUM IS NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO AN IMMEDIATE
THREAT TO THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
(URGENCY)
' The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Greiner
3. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
BEGINNING JULY 1 1998 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1999 (330.20)
(CONTINUED FROM JUNE 16, 1998)
Proposal:
Continued discussion and adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 1998-99 Operating Budget.
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Administrative Services Director advising that the
proposed Fiscal Year 1998-99 General Fund Operating Budget projected a surplus of
approximately $62,000 and General Fund Reserves were anticipated to be $2,521,048.
Reserve levels were recommended to be maintained to provide for any unforeseen
contingencies.
' Ms. Pendleton, Administrative Services Director, made an oral presentation in which she
noted that revenues would increase by 2.7 percent and new programs included traffic
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controller replacements, the Los Rios Precise Plan update and the grand opening for the
Community Center.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing.
There being no response, the Public Hearing was declared closed.
Adoption of Budget:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Hart that the
following Resolution adopting Fiscal Year 1998-99 Operating Budget and authorizing
expenditures of $15,608,815 be approved:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-7-7-4, ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
OPERATING BUDGET - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 OPERATING BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATIONS RELATED
THERETO
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Greiner
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGET FOR THE SEVEN YEARS BEGINNING JULY 1, 1998 AND ENDING
JUNE 30, 2005 (330.40) (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 16, 1998)
Proposal:
Continued discussion and adoption of the proposed 1998-2005 Capital Improvement
Program.
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building summarizing the
seven-year program and highlighting a few of the projects included in the 1998-99 CIP that
are of special interest or concern in the community.
Mr. Huber, Director of Engineering and Building, made an oral presentation.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing and,
there being no response, he declared the Public Hearing closed.
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Adoption of Budget:
' It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, that the
following Resolution approving the 1998-2005 City Seven -Year Capital Improvement
Program and authorizing expenditures be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-7-7-5 ADOPTING THE 1998-2005 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING APPROPRIATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE 1998-2005
SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Greiner
RECESS AND RECONVENE
' Council recessed at 8:00 p.m, to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment
Agency and Capistrano Valley Water District and reconvened at 8:07 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER
SERVICES WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
6k 00.50)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7,1998 from Senior Management Analyst II forwarding an agreement with
the County of Orange for Animal Control Services for Fiscal Year 1998-99. The report
advised that no new or additional services were proposed. However, there was a significant
increase in cost of approximately $22,000, due to several factors, including the effect of the
County's previous bankruptcy and the inclusion in this year's budget of the cost to buy into
the new countywide 800 MHZ communications system and the purchase of an on-line dog
licensing system; and, the City's growth in new residential areas resulting in increased
service level demands.
Mr. Scarborough, City Manager, made an oral presentation.
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Council Questions:
Council Member Hart asked if the increase would remain at this high level after this year.
Mr. Scarborough pointed out that there had been no increases during the last three years but,
after this year, there should be regular increases. He noted that this was an effective use of
the City's funds for animal control services; that to maintain a City -run service would be
much more costly.
Motion to Approve Agreement:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried
unanimously, that the Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the County
of Orange for the Fiscal Year 1998-99 with the adjusted provisional payment of $79,365 be
approved.
2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION URGING STATE LEGISLATURE TO PLACE A
STATE-WIDE SCHOOL BOND MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 1998
BALLOT (660.40)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the City Manager advising that the Capistrano Unified
School District had brought to the City's attention the urgent need for construction of
additional school facilities to serve the District's current and future needs. An important
funding mechanism for new school construction is school construction bonds issued by the
State of California. The District was seeking to encourage the State Legislature to place a
state-wide school bond issue on the regular November 1998 general election ballot and had
asked for the City's assistance in encouraging the State Legislature to vote favorably to place
the school bond on the ballot.
Mr. Scarborough, City Manager, noted that the Capistrano Unified School District, along
with many other districts, faced extreme overcrowding. The only identifiable solution was
the issuance of school bonds. There was a critical need in the San Juan Capistrano
community and he urged the City Council to adopt the Resolution.
Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, that the
following Resolution calling on the State Legislature to place a state-wide school bond issue
before the voters on the November 1998 General Election Ballot be approved:
RESOLUTION NO 98-7-7-6. SUPPORTING PLACEMENT OF
STATEWIDE SCHOOL BOND MEASURE ON NOVEMBER 1998,
GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING ON CALIFORNIA
STATE LEGISLATORS TO PLACE A STATEWIDE SCHOOL BOND
MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 1998 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
The motion was carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones
' NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Greiner
APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
POSITION WITH THAT OF AN ASSOCIATE ENGINEER POSITION (700.20)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the City Manager advising that in order to best meet the
organizational and functional needs of the City, it was proposed that the vacant
Administrative Assistant position in the Public Works Department be upgraded to an
Associate Engineer position. This would allow increased technical support in the Public
Works Department and the new position would be responsible for sewer projects, SERRA,
assistance with budget development, contract management, weed abatement, landscape
maintenance districts, City Hall remodel, Congdon House, Parra Adobe, Ortega Highway
sidewalk, city-wide traffic striping program, city-wide landscape projects and Open Space
property management.
Ms. Murray, Assistant City Manager, gave an oral presentation advising that the Public
Works Department had been restructured one year ago and there was now a need for a higher
' level of technical support.
Approval of Administrative Assistant Position:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried
unanimously to authorize the replacement of an Administrative Assistant position in the
Public Works Department with that of an Associate Engineer position.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF REPLICA EL CAMINO REAL BELL
MARKERS BY RANCHO VIEJO JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB (150.10)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Assistant City Manager advising that the Rancho Viejo
Junior Women's Club and the Orange District Junior Women's Clubs wished to donate two
replica El Camino Real Bell markers for placement in San Juan Capistrano as part of events
celebrating California's 150th anniversary. Similar bells were to be placed a various
locations throughout the State in communities through which the original EI Camino Real
passes. The Women's Club would provide all parts and would adopt the bells to keep them
permanently maintained. If the City Council approved the bells, it was recommended that
the Cultural Heritage Commission should recommend locations for their placement; it had
been suggested the bells be placed on EI Camino Real in the vicinity of the Historic Town
Center Park. Doug Greek Construction had volunteered to donate the labor for installation,
with the City purchasing the materials at a cost of less than $500.
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Ms. Murray, Assistant City Manager, gave an oral presentation.
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Motion to Accu Donation: _
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
carried unanimously, that the donation of two El Camino Real Bell Markers from the Rancho
Viejo Junior Women's Club and the Orange District Junior Women's Club be accepted with
thanks and that the Cultural Heritage Commission recommend placement of the markers.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE LOS RIOS AD-HOC
COMMITTEE DRAFT OF THE LOS RIOS PRECISE PLAN (LOS RIOS
HISTORIC DISTRICT) AND INITIATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
PROCESS (400.40)
Citing a possible conflict of interest due to the proximity of his business/residence, Mayor Jones
advised he would abstain on this item and left the dais. Council Member Hart assumed the Chair.
Written Communication:
(1) Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Planning Director advising that the City Council
had initiated an update of the Los Rios Precise Plan in November 1997 and had
established a seven -member ad-hoc committee comprised of members of the City
Council and City Commissions. That Committee had held a series of public
workshops to identify preliminary draft amendments to the Precise Plan and those
preliminary draft amendments were presented for Council review. --
(2) Letter dated July 6, 1998, from Shelley Bachelder, 31631 Los Rios Street,
recommending that no new business development be allowed until all the issues have
been addressed and stressing the importance of taking time to discuss the issues.
Bill Ramsey, Senior Planner, gave an oral presentation in which he noted uses that were
allowed and conditions that were present prior to the adoption of the original Los Rios
Precise Plan in 1974. He discussed improvements that had been made in the area.
Preliminary draft amendments were presented for Council ratification so that the public
hearing process could be initiated. The individual Commissions would then review the draft
amendments and formulate recommendations. The draft amendments included more
restrictive conditions for historic preservation; a clear definition of accessory use for the
percentage of commercial use in a residential/commercial mixed use property; and, a very
precise definition of the residential occupancy. He also advised that the Ad -Hoc Committee
had looked at options for the central park area, including residential development in a form
compatible with the Historic Residential District.
Public Comments:
(1) Paulette Wattenburg, 26571 Ramos Street, expressed her concern at the problems
existing in the Los Rios now, many of which were caused by the mixed
residence/commercial use. She reminded the Council that there was only one way
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' area. Those issues needed to be addressed now. She submitted a letter signed by
concerned residents of Los Rios, Ramos and Mission Streets.
(2) Francie Kennedy, 36632 Ramos Street, thanked the Ad -Hoc Committee for their
work and felt that the majority of the proposed amendments were ready to proceed
to the next step. However, she asked that the very specific language used to describe
a district as "artisan's village" be reconsidered. She believed the report promoted and
advocated the artisans village concept but she would like any judgment on rezoning
the central park into residential or commercial reserved. She advocated the need for
park/open space in Los Rios. She offered to work with staff to explore alternative
funding strategies for park and open space in the District.
(3) Steven Rios, 31781 Los Rios Street, expressed appreciation at the effort put in to the
amendment process. He felt some of the recent developments in the area, including
Moonrose and Ramos House, were good, although parking was a problem. He
expressed concern, though, that the momentum towards commercial activity in the
area was not good for the District. He felt that a statement should be included that
Los Rios Street is an irreplaceable neighborhood and must retain a clear residential
character. He took strong issue with the Wittington proposal, which he felt was
insensitive and inappropriate to the neighborhood; additionally, activities proposed
by that plan already were taking place at the Mission. He urged the Council to slow
down the process, provide additional parking, extend Paseo Adelanto and relocate
Solag before making any other changes. His suggestion for the open space included
provision of an ornamental garden and walking area.
(4) Edith Banning, 26466 Calle Rio Vista, expressed her concern at the changes already
occurring in the City. She stated opposition to the Whittington proposal and urged
that open space should be left open to allow residents a place to relax and look at
nature.
Council Comments:
Council Member Swerdlin asked Mr. Ramsey to comment more fully on the Wittington
proposal and the Artisan's village. Mr. Ramsey advised that the committee had looked at
the residential component of 2Yz to 3 acres the central park area, with the intent that the
character and scale would be identical to the Historic Residential District with just a different
name. The Wittington proposal (Capistrano Cornerstone Foundation) included a much more
intensive development and was very different from the Committee's vision. The proposal
was for a living history area. The policies put forward by the Committee did not incorporate
those elements.
Council Member Swerdlin also asked about the phasing and Mr. Ramsey advised that the
public infrastructure and parking was critical and should be done first. The timing of all
phases would be fully under the control of the City through the implementation of the Precise
Plan. It would be a very deliberate, phased process.
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Council Member Campbell commended Steve Rios for his positive feedback. She stated that
she would like the City to move forward immediately with the relocation of Solag, extension
of Paseo Adelanto and the additional parking. She suggested continuance of the item to
allow for the presence of Council Member Greiner and for additional review.
Council Member Swerdlin noted that there seemed to be confusion about the Precise Plan
review. He had called for such a review because of his concerns about the development in
the area. He was very sensitive to the area and wanted to ensure the integrity of the historic
Los Rios district remained intact. The plan review addressed a multitude of concerns,
including traffic circulation, and there were a lot of complexities. He felt more input was
needed and that was the purpose of the public process. He noted, too, that Council Member
Greiner was an integral part of the Committee and he was looking forward to hearing his
comments.
Council Member Hart added that the Council wanted to listen to the residents, which is why
he supported the public hearings and the public input. He concurred that the process needed
to slow down a little bit and that the Paseo Adelanto extension, the Solag relocation and
additional parking facilities needed to be completed before moving forward with many other
undertakings.
Motion to Continue:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
carried with Council Member Greiner absent and Mayor Jones abstaining, that consideration
of the Los Rios Ad -Hoc Committee draft of the Los Rios Precise Plan be continued until
August 4, 1998.
Mayor Jones returned to the podium and assumed his duties.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The City Council recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF STREET BANNER AND WAIVER OF STREET BANNER
PERMIT FEE FOR MISSION GREEK FESTIVAL AND ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT (COMMITTEE FORTHE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE
MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (410.40)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Planning Director noting that the applicant, Tom Trulis,
President of TGA Global Golf Events, had applied for a street banner from October 26
through November 9, 1998. As set forth in the Municipal Code, the proposed event did not
meet the attendance requirements for a community -wide event street banner so City Council
approval was required. The applicant had also requested a waiver of the $80.00 banner fee.
In prior applications, the fee had been waived or partially waived only when installation
and/or removal of City -sponsored events occurred at the same time, thereby eliminating one
$40.00 charge. In this case, a City banner will be removed on October 26 so staff had
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recommended a waiver of $40. The Report also recommended some banner text changes to
made the banner more readable.
Mr. Tomlinson, Planning Director, advised that the partial waiver of the fee was consistent
with previous actions. Council Member Hart suggested waiving the entire fee.
Motion to Approve Request:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried
unanimously, to approve the request for a street banner, subject to text revisions, and to
waive the full permit fee of $80.
3. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
POLICY 419 (STREET BANNER STANDARDS) (610.30)
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated July 7, 1998, from the Planning Director, forwarding proposed
revisions to the Street Banner Standards to clarify insurance requirements, banner
size and specifications, text limitations, and procedures.
(2) Memorandum dated June 30, 1998 from the City Manager withdrawing this item
from the City Council Agenda for additional work on the policy.
Motion to Withdraw Item:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
carried unanimously, to withdraw this item from the agenda.
ENGINEERING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR
I. ELIMINATION OF PROJECT - COUNTRY HILLS ROAD STREET LIGHTING
(CTP NO. 138)(460.30)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building advising that on
April 7, 1998 the City Council had approved plans and specifications for the installation of
two street lights on Country Hills Road, contingent upon staff working with one of the
residents regarding the location of the light near her home. After discussions with the
resident, staff was recommending that the project be eliminated.
Mr. Huber, Director of Engineering and Building, gave an oral presentation advising that no
suitable location for one light had been found. He was unable to recommend proceeding
with the project for only one light as the cost would be unacceptable. He therefore
recommended eliminating the project.
Elimination of Project:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
carried unanimously, to eliminate the Country Hills Road Street Lighting Project.
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2. CONTINUANCE OF CONSIDERATION OF RETAINING WALL DESIGN
CONCEPTS - VALLE ROAD WIDENING PROJECT (SUN CAL
DEVELOPMENT) (410.80)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Director of Engineering and Building, advising that in
conjunction with the required widening of Valle Road, the developer of Pacific Point's
Tentative Tract Map 14196 had submitted street improvement and conceptual retaining wall
plans showing four different design methods to retain the slope along Valle Road, between
San Juan Creek Road and La Novia Avenue. Staff had reviewed the four plans and
recommended Alternative "C" which provided a combination of two walls, five feet apart.
The design and construction cost would be shared among the developers whose projects
impact Valle Road. Site plans for all four designs were on display.
Mr. Huber, Director of Engineering and Building, gave an oral presentation advising that the
developer was required to improve Valle Road and that there was prior approval for a hotel
on the site which limited the slope improvements that could be made. Mr. Huber indicated,
using the displayed plans, the configuration of each design. He indicated that, in order to
allow a sidewalk on the same side as the proposed hotel, Alternative C, with a two-step
approach, was the most suitable.
Council Questions:
Council Member Campbell stated that high walls along that road were not acceptable and
that there was never the intent to have a high wall. Mr. Huber noted that in the 1983
approval, five- to six -feet wall height was approved. The alternative that most closely
matched that had an eight -foot wall. Mrs. Campbell again reiterated that the recommended
wall height was not acceptable.
Motion to Continue:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and carried
unanimously, to continue consideration of the retaining wall design to the meeting of
August 4, 1998, to try to design a wall with reduced height.
POLICE SERVICES
1. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF GANG SUPPRESSION
SERVICES BY COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND ORANGE
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (600.50)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Chief of Police Services, advising that the City
participates with the Cities of Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and the County of Orange in the
South Orange County Gang Prevention and Suppression Program. The enhanced supervision
provided by the program is a vital component of the overall strategy to eradicate youth and
gang violence. The total cost of the Agreement, shared by three cities, is $78,102, of which
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San Juan Capistrano would be responsible for $26,034. This includes an increase of $1,845
from last year due to salary and overhead expenditures.
Motion to Approve Agreement:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and carried
unanimously to approve the Agreement for Provision of Gang Suppression Services by
County Probation Department and Orange County Sheriff's Department for the period of
July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 at the City's cost of $26,034.
2. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT/GANG
PREVENTION (COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM, INC.) (600.30)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the Chief of Police Services recommending approval of an
agreement for contractual services with CSP, Inc. for providing gang prevention programs
to San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and Dana Point. The City's share of the proposed
contract is $44,095.
Motion to Approve Agreement:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Hart, and carried
unanimously to approve the continuation of the Agreement with CSP, Inc. in the amount of
$44,095, for the period ending June 30, 1999.
' ORDINANCES
1. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.12.05(b) OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND
DILAPIDATED SIGNS (450.30) (ADOPTION)
Written Communication:
Report dated July 7, 1998 from the City Clerk advising that the Ordinance was introduced
at the meeting of June 16, 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:
ORDINANCE NO 821 AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 12 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND
DILAPIDATED SIGNS - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SUBSECTION 8-12.05(b) OF
CHAPTER 12, "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE," OF TITLE 8, "BUILDING
REGULATIONS" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND DILAPIDATED SIGNS
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Greiner
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Foothill/Eastern & San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridors (800.50)
Council Member Campbell noted that the Engineering and Building Director
prepared a letter regarding the City obtaining all landscaping possible.
b. Joint Powers Insurance Authority 1170.30)
Council Member Swerdlin noted that the budget had been approved and that the
annual meeting with all member agencies was to be held on July 15, 1998 in
Lakewood.
C. Orange County Vector Control District (560.50)
Council Member Swerdlin advised that the budget had been approved.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Fourth of July Celebration (150.60)
Mayor Jones commended the Community Services Director, City staff and the Sheriff's
Department for a very successful July 4 celebration. Council Member Swerdlin concurred.
2. Tree Removal Policy/Procedures (410.90)
Council Vembers Swerdlin and Campbell expressed concern with issues regarding tree
removal,6t the Resco Self -Storage project on San JuanCreek Road and stated that there was
a need to review the policy on how the Council is notified prior to such removals. The City
Manager advised that the item would be placed on the August 18, 1998 agenda and any tree
removal permits issued prior to that date would be forwarded to the Council in advance.
Staff would report to the Council on the Resco tree removal.
*. . .natural shrubbery and beauty of the creekbed. . .
added by Council action 8/4/98
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p. m. to the
Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
J GIL JO
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Respectfully submitted,
CHERYL JOH6SO%&ITY CLERK
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