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97-1104_CC_Minutes_Regular Minutes349 NOVEMBER 4, 1997 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA CLOSED SESSION (610.851 Council met in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., for the following purposes, as authorized by statute: 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the City Council will meet with its negotiator (City Manager) to give instructions to its Negotiator regarding the price and terms of conditions of a possible sale of City -owned land known as the Northerly YMR Parcel, located at the Northwest corner of Camino Capistrano and Stonehill (a portion of APN 121-254-17) to MAN I► RAW IN I_WAIM13Vmm'ImMmimmusig The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California was called to order by Mayor Swerdlin at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor Darrell Ward, South Coast Christian Assembly. ' ROLL CALL: PRESENT: David M. Swerdlin, Mayor Gil Jones, Mayor pro tem Collett Campbell, Council Member John Greiner, Council Member Wyatt Hart, 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; Tom Tomlinson, Planning Director; Al King, Community Services Director; Lt. Paul Sullivan, Orange County Sheriff s Department; Amy Amirani, Director of Public Works; Dan McFarland, Building Official; Gillian E. Rampley, Recording Secretary. Mayor Swerdlin noted that there were no actions to report on the Closed Session items. ' Council Member Campbell gave a brief update on the condition of Soc Saccoman, who was recently hospitalized for surgery. With the consensus of Council, Mayor Swerdlin dedicated the meeting to Mr. Saccoman. City Council Minutes -1- 11/4/97 350 _:m-li Wm W30-mulanex/ i.D I' --- • ' I . 1 • 1 Written Communications: Report dated November 4, 1997, from the Council Services Administrator. Mayor Swerdlin presented Certificates of Achievement to Eagle Scouts Adam Freygang and Christopher Vice, congratulating them on achieving that rank and expressing appreciation to both for their projects at the Montanez Adobe. Mrs. Rita Tanner Propersi of The Capistrano Cornerstone Foundation addressed the Council to express the appreciation of the Foundation for the two projects: Adam Freygang directing the building of a Kicha, a but made of marsh reeds; and Christopher Vice designing and constructing two wooden Mission -style benches for public use at the Adobe. 2. PRESENTATION OF 111 :• 1i'h_ _:RIe•'\I_' AND SIT' Due to the illness and recent surgery of Soc Saccoman, this item was continued to the December 16, 1997 meeting. Council Member Greiner introduced the following persons in attendance: Bill Hardy and Don Tryon (Cultural Heritage Commission); Robert Cardoza (Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission) Bill Sonka, Ed Johnson and Sheldon Cohen (Planning Commission); Bonnie Holt (Transportation Commission); Jessica Dean, Joann de Guevara, Janice Palermo, Sheldon Cohen, Mary Rose Winkler and Marie Buckner (Housing Advisory Committee); Al Simmons (Seniors Liaison to City). 0615000.1 ' ♦ _ :Wlj WWI W C•4i) • STORY TELLING FESTIVAL (150.60) Bob Jones, 25661 Cervantes, Mission Viejo, expressed appreciation to the City for the support of the Story Telling Festival held on the weekend of October 11, 1997 and noted that the new location in the Historic Town Center Park was a great success. It was moved by Council Member Jones, and seconded by Council Member Greiner, that the staff recommendations be accepted for the following items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: City Council Minutes -2- 11/4/97 351 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council Members Campbell, Greiner, Hart, Jones and Mayor Swerdlin None None The Reading of all Ordinances by title only was approved. ' :•]���11•�NYII'<K•14�[•L7�uII�U11�1�I.`>� Vi��f=1Ml`►C•tl�l • •: •• �l; The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 7, 1997 were approved as submitted. 1 Ul/ffU►l• I ��d�7 7; \ 1 Y•]9[iZ• Int iI7 • • 11 � 7 The List of Demands dated October 22, 1997 in the total amount of $749,507.37 was ordered received and filed. If ell IRV No list! Toy ' • � _ .11 1 ' 1 1 As set forth in Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Director of Engineering and Building, the Fee Payment Agreement, which will defer Drainage Fees for Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 96-196 until issuance of either a grading or building permit; and, the Final Map 96-196 were approved. The City Clerk and City Manager were authorized to execute the Agreement and the Final Map on behalf of the City. The City Clerk was directed to forward the Agreement and Map to the Orange County Recorder. Exall all:Il •: :_' A UTI-, / CIO,1 1 1 As set forth in Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Public Works Director, the bid from Fuller Ford in the amount of $14,004.26 was accepted to provide a replacement for the vehicle currently assigned to the Water Conservation Coordinator. rV •110 1 • \ ` • /1 1VAILK610dol 1 1 As set forth in the Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Public Works Director, the submittal of a grant application to the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee for the acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles utilizing 25% ($7,500.00) from AB 2766 funding was approved. It was anticipated that approximately $30,000 would be City Council Minutes -3- 11/4/97 352 budgeted in the Public Works Department Fiscal Year 1998-99 budget for purchase of the vehicles. � L • ' �L �M �► • . �_ • ' y ._ ►� • ► _' _ : ►hL_ � • cul Al (SAN JUAN hEADOWS) (440,25/460,20/420.4 Proposal: Consideration of a proposed general plan amendment, zone change and subdivision tract map for the San Juan Meadows development in the Forster Canyon Planned Community. The General Plan Amendment would redesignate a portion of the "2.1 open space recreation area" located along Forster Canyon Road near Pacific Point to "5.0 public institutional" for public site dedication; redesignate the "2.1 open space recreation area" adjoining the senior site to "1.4 medium density residential;" and, establish an alternate trail alignment along Forster Canyon Road linking the Old Forster Canyon Road trail with the City's open space lands. The zone change would revise the Forster Canyon Comprehensive Development Plan for development consistency. Significant revisions would include changes to the land use plan, revisions to the "Public & Institutional" District Regulations and "Village Residential Mesa" District, and a reduction in the "General Open Space." The revised tentative tract map would create 196 single-family, detached residential lots; a lot for the development of 79 single- family, detached condominiums; a lot for the development of 165 senior housing units; 72 acres of open space; eliminate the dedicated public use site located along the north side of La Novia Avenue; and, dedicate a 1.86 -acre public use site along Forster Canyon Road. The subdivision waiver requests approval to grade manufactured slopes to 1'/2:1 instead of the Municipal Code -required minimum 2:1 slope for manufactured slopes. Manufactured slopes would be reinforced with Geogrid, a rigid, plastic material designed to maintain slope stability and prevent surficial slope failure. Applicant n i r: Planning('orsultant: San Juan Meadows L.P. Ron Martin, P.E. ADS Corporation Attn: Ray Poulter RMA Design Group Attn: Tony Keith 313 North Birch Street 942 Calle Negocio, #100 P. O. Box 1061 Santa Ana, CA 92701 San Clemente, CA 92673 Cambria, CA 93428 Written Communication: Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Planning Director, providing background information and a project description. The Report recommended that the City Council certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve General Plan Amendment 95-02, introduce Zone Change 96-01 by title and conditionally approve Revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map 14343 and the Subdivision Exception to Section 9-4.112, Slopes. The Tentative Tract Map plans were on display. Bill Ramsey, Senior Planner, described the newly -proposed project and pointed out differences from the previously -approved tentative — tract. He pointed out the former and newly -proposed public site dedication areas and discussed the applicant's reasons for requesting the change. He further advised that even City Council Minutes -4- 11/4/97 353 ' though the County had closed the landfill in 1976, State certification of the closure had not been obtained. Closure standards have changed significantly and the new standards will have to be met. He advised that the applicant had obtained approval of a Landfill Closure Plan and intended to re -close the landfill and acquire the appropriate certification Mr. Ramsey address questions from Council relating to the proposed exchange of an 8 -acre public institutional site on the north side of La Novia for a 2 -acre site on the north side of Forster Canyon Drive; location and visibility of 1'/2:1 geogrid slopes; and, clarified that the slope exception areas were all within the commonly -owned and maintained association areas. Mr. Ramsey indicated that while the previous project included 60% open space, the newly - proposed project included 53% open space, which was significantly more than required by the General Plan. He stated that a new traffic impact analysis had been done and outlined the conditions of approval requiring participation in a number of road improvement projects and institution of various mitigation measures. Council Member Campbell asked Mr. Ramsey to indicate the placement of the equestrian trails. Mr. Ramsey noted that the trails were not outlined on the Tentative Tract Map, and indicated the three proposals considered by the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission. He indicated the Commission had preferred the alignment using the existing road cut. In response to Council Member Jones, the City Manager advised that the City had accepted ' the 1'/�:1 geogrid slopes on other projects, and that staff would provide documentation on geogrid and its stability. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Swerdlin opened the Public Hearing, and the following persons responded: (1) Ray Poulter, representing the applicant, San Juan Meadows, 313 North Birch, Santa Ana, California, stated that their proposal represented a solid project and expressed appreciation to staff for the comprehensive, complete report. He advised Council Members that the proposed public use site was a more useable site than the original 8 -acre site, which contained only 2 acres of usable space; in addition, the proposed site included parking space on the landfill surface. He stated that the Life Church had expressed an interest in relocating to the original public use site. He also told the Council Members that there may not be any need for 1'/2:1 slope; there may be other means of dealing with the slope stabilization. (2) Mary Rose Winkler, 32802 Valle Road, Space 111, told of concern for the slope stability and the effect of heavy equipment immediately adjacent to the mobile home park. The residents were particularly concerned because they were investigating the possibility of purchasing the park and would not want to continue if this project were to have negative impacts on the mobilehome property. The City Manager agreed to set up a meeting with the mobile home park regarding this project. City Council Minutes -5- 11/4/97 354 (3) Richard Hill Adams, 33532 Forster Ranch Road, spoke of the traffic congestion at the intersection of San Juan Creek Road and Valle Road, and of concerns with the alignment of the Valle Road/I-5 on -ramps. He inquired when improvements would be completed. He also stated that he had been assured by the developers that the equestrian trails will connect with existing trails. Mr. Tomlinson advised that the I-5 ramps on Valle Road would be realigned and signalized; Valle Road improvements would be completed before any occupancy permits were granted. There being no further input, the hearing was closed. Council Comments: Council Member Jones supported the recommendation of approval. He felt that the differences between the previously -approved project and this project were relatively minor; that there was still more open space than required by the General Plan; and, there was a decrease in density. He liked the transfer of the public institutional lot from its former location to the proposed 2 -acre site and that the potential for a church use on the former site was a good idea. Council Member Greiner indicated concerns about traffic impacts from various projects in this area; however, as long as the traffic mitigations could be made the project would be acceptable. He felt that if the documentation which will be provided by staff indicated that the 1'/2:1 geogrid slopes were as stable as the 2:1 slopes he would have no objections. He indicated he had no major problems with the project; that the 8 -acre public institutional site might be preferable, but he had no strong objection to the transfer of designations. Council Member Hart stated he was not opposed to the project; however, he had the following concerns that needed to be addressed: the conversion of open space to residential; the surface easement over the landfill and its final closure; review of traffic issues as they inter -relate to other projects being approved and built in the surrounding area; impacts on the adjacent mobile home park; and, a time frame for Valle Road/San Juan Creek Road intersection improvements. He suggested the item be continued to allow staff time to answer his concerns. Mayor Swerdlin cited concurrence with many of the comments made. He also requested a review of the townhome CC&Rs to assure that the homeowners associations have effective tools to deal with potential problems. Council Member Campbell stated concerns that there were 3 -story buildings proposed in the project; and further noted her concerns with the 11/2:1 slopes and the traffic situation. She concurred with the proposed continuance of the item. Council Member Jones felt the newly -proposed project was in some ways a superior project to the original one and emphasized that the closure of the landfill had always been a prerequisite to development of the project. He stressed that the intersection improvements were definitely needed and would not get done until development began. Continuation of Item: It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Campbell, and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the Council meeting of December 2, 1997, to allow consideration of issues relating to the conversion of open space to residential, the City Council Minutes -6- 11/4/97 356 landfill surface easement, traffic issues and intersection improvements, the impact on the Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park, and CC&Rs concerns. The City Attorney received clarification that the public hearing had been closed and that it was Council's intent that the Hearing would not be re -opened when the item was returned to Council for further review. :1••116•• • L_ LI • - • •, •' - I _el\� —'—I Council Member Hart advised he would abstain from voting on this item due to a potential conflict of interest relating to the proximity of his residence to the area under consideration. Proposal: Consideration of General Plan amendment which would delete the "3.0 Neighborhood Convenience Center" designation at Ortega Highway and Avenida Siega from the composite map and the specific language of the Land Use Element referencing this designation. Applicant City of San Juan Capistrano 32400 Paseo Adelanto San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Written Communication: (1) Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Planning Director, providing background information and recommending deletion of the "3.0 Neighborhood Convenience Center" designation at Ortega Highway and Avenida Siega from the General Plan composite map. (2) Letter received October 23, 1997 in support of the recommendation from the following residents: Art & Lucille Cusohto, Robert and Dottie Bloom, Ernest Brown, Dirk & Debra Wray, Frank & Carol Fasil, John & Pam Nuccio, Alice Del Canto, Chuck Salisbury, Doug & Patti Fascinelh and Ed & Debbie Hope. Mr. Tomlinson made a oral presentation in which he noted that the intent of the General Plan and been to provide small-scale convenience uses for a small localized population on the east side of the I-5 freeway; that three business centers had been built near the intersection of Ortega Highway and Rancho Viejo Road and therefore, staff felt the original intent had been satisfied. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Swerdlin opened the Public Hearing, and the following persons responded: (1) Dr. Byrnes, 30500 Hilltop, spoke strongly in favor of the recommendation. City Council Minutes -7- 11/4/97 ' (2) Arthur Cusolito, 30917 Steeplechase Drive, President of the Board of Directors of the Hunt Club, also spoke in strong support, noting that he would like to see the area remain as residential as possible. There being no further input, the hearing was declared closed with the right to reopen at any time. Adoption of Resolution: It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Jones, that the following Resolution confirming issuance of a negative declaration and approving General Plan Amendment 97-2, be adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING ISSUANCE OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND EXEMPTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME FEES PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.11.4(d) OF THE CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE AND DELETING THE 3.0 NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE CENTER DESIGNATION AT ORTEGA HIGHWAY AND AVENIDA SIEGA FROM THE GENERAL PLAN COMPOSITE MAP AND THE LAND USE ELEMENT TEXT The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Jones, Greiner, Campbell and Mayor Swerdlin NOES: None ABSTAIN: Council Member Hart ABSENT: None • . • s: • • : �1 u• �i .r • _ .0 • =15 mevi,41:0ggg Proposal: Consideration of a Municipal Code amendment which would permit adult-oriented businesses, as required by the United States Supreme Court and establish specific licensing, locational and operational standards to control and minimize the adverse secondary impacts associated with such uses. City Council Minutes S� 11/4/97 WIVA 358 Applicant: City of San Juan Capistrano 32400 Paseo Adelanto San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 Written Communication: Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Planning Director, advising that the United States Supreme Court had stated that controlling the adverse secondary impacts of adult-oriented businesses was a legitimate use of the police powers delegated to local jurisdictions; however, regulations were not to be designed in a maturer that would preclude the establishment of such businesses. The proposed Ordinance would allow adult-oriented businesses in the CM (Commercial Manufacturing) and MP (Industrial Park) Districts. Mr. Tomlinson made an oral presentation in which he noted that on November 19, 1996, the City Council had established a moratorium on adult business permit processing to allow for the preparation of a revised set of licensing, locational and operational standards for controlling the secondary impacts of such uses. He advised that, in preparing the proposed ordinance, previous studies on secondary adverse impacts had been reviewed, and the need to preclude locations adjacent to sensitive land uses, such as schools, parks, churches, had been considered. Licensing standards for both operators and performers had been prepared to ensure that such individuals had not previously been convicted of one or more violations of specific provision of the Penal Code. Specific facility design and operational standards had been established to ensure that the operational characteristics would not contribute to prohibited criminal activity, the blighting or downgrading of the surrounding neighborhoods, nor the concentration or clustering of such businesses in any area. He indicated that the amendment incorporated the comments and suggestions of the City Attorney and the Chief of Police Services. He outlined the ordinance format, including a discussion of the purpose and intent of each section. The ordinance also provided specific procedures for suspension of permits and an appeal process. Mr. Tomlinson concluded by emphasizing that the ordinance addressed the foundation requirements to control this particular type of use consistent with protecting rights granted by the Constitution; its provisions were designed to ensure that appropriate regulations had been instituted to protect the community from the adverse secondary effects of such activities; and, the provisions of the ordinance provide at least seven sites within the designated districts for such use. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Swerdlin opened the Public Hearing, and there being no response, the hearing was declared closed with the right to reopen at any time. Certification of Negative Declaration and Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Municipal ode: The City Clerk read the title of the Ordinance in order. Further reading of all Ordinances had been waived earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Jones that the issuance of a Negative Declaration for Code Amendment 96-08 be certified and that the following Ordinance be introduced. City Council Minutes -9- 11/4/97 359 ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING CODE AMENDMENT 96-08 BY ADDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 27 ENTITLED ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS, AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 4, SECTIONS 9-3.415 AND 9-3.417 PERMITTING ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS AND PROHIBITING THE ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS, AND AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 6, SECTION 9-3.626 ENTITLED ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Jones, Greiner, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Swerdlin NOES: None ABSENT: None 10 ;►1 • L► Council recessed at 8:35 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency and the Capistrano Valley Water District, and reconvened at 8:38 p.m. va I WKSM91%] 0020151:121M 4 M�L_ HIEU =$J 11MMOVATHM It" URI 8W0111W-2 Written Communication: (1) Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Assistant City Manager, forwarding a request from Metricom to install wireless modems on approximately 95 light poles throughout the City. The Report recommended denial of the request due to the aesthetic impact. (2) Letter dated October 31, 1997 from Joseph Milone, Manager of Government Relations, Metricom, requesting a two-week continuance in order to provide the City with additional information Ms. Murray made an oral presentation, advising that upon receiving the staff recommendation of denial, Metricom requested additional time to provide additional information to staff for their review. Approval of Continuance: It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Jones, and carried ' unanimously, to continue this item to the meeting of November 18, 1997. City Council Minutes -10- 11/4/97 360 ' 010CI• IL_ • ' Citing a potential conflict of interest relating to the proximity of his residencelbusiness to the area under consideration, Council Member Jones withdrew from the Council Chamber. Written Communication: Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Planning Director, advising that the Los Rios Precise Plan had been adopted in 1978 to guide development in the Los Rios Historic District. Since that time several amendments had been approved and various land use issues have been identified which require attention, including issues not originally addressed by the Plan. The Report recommended adoption of a resolution establishing a strategy and public review process for conducting an update study of the Los Rios Precise Plan Mr. Ramsey made an oral presentation, advising that, since the Los Rios Precise Plan was established in 1978, there had been five amendments to the Plan but no comprehensive update. The original review process had taken two years; however, the update review should take approximately eight months and would allow time for extensive public involvement. Council Comments: Mayor Swerdlin emphasized that the review was being undertaken to ensure that the City protects the historic, rural, family-oriented neighborhood in the best way possible. He stated that he would like two council members on the committee, in addition to the proposed commission members, and would like to require that the Issues and Options Working Paper be presented to the Advisory Committee rather than City Council. Adoption of Resolution: It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Hart, that the following Resolution be adopted establishing the Los Rios Advisory Committee, to be made of two Planning Commissioners, one member each from the Transportation, Parks, Recreation and Equestrian and Cultural Commissions, and two Council Members: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A STRATEGY AND PROCESS FOR THE 1997 UPDATE OF SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 78-1, LOS RIOS PRECISE PLAN (LOS RIOS HISTORIC DISTRICT) The motion carried by the following vote: City Council Minutes -11- 11/4/97 361 ' AYES: Council Members Greiner, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Swerdlin NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Jones Mayor Swerdlin and Council Member Greiner will represent the Council on the Committee. Appointments were tentatively scheduled for the City Council meeting of December 2, 1997. Council Member Jones returned to the Chamber. Written Communication: (1) Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Director of Engineering and Building, recommending approval of an all -way stop sign at Camino la Ronda and Calle San Remo. (2) Letter received October 31, 1997 from Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hurst, 28322 Paseo Corrales, in support of an additional stop sign on Camino La Ronda ' (3) Telephone message from Ingrid Szalwinski, 27871 Via Estancia, in support of an additional stop sign at the San Remo intersection, but opposing one at the Fieffo intersection. Alan Oswald made an oral presentation, noting that staff had reviewed the intersections of Camino La Ronda with Calle San Remo and Via Fierro and now recommended placement of the stop sign at the Calle San Remo intersection. Public Comment: Diane Dokos, 27791 Camino La Ronda, spoke in support of the recommendation and expressed her appreciation for the recently installed stop signs on La Ronda. Adoption of Resolution: It was moved by of Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Greiner, that the following Resolution be adopted: 1:i��Yi>�YCi►)�i�[ii•Ir�iQlSc�1���71A:111T[i7�[•751:�•f•�r.%�i7�Y AT CAh9NO LA RONDA AND CALLESAN REMO - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF CAMINO LA RONDA AND CALLE SAN REMO AS AN "ALL -WAY" STOP. I The motion carried by the following vote: City Council Minutes -12- 11/4/97 362 AYES: Council Members Jones, Greiner, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Swerdlin NOES: None ABSENT: None I UV MOVES W11411) Written Communication: Report dated November 4, 1997 from the Director of Engineering and Building, advising that bids for the Community Center Construction, including the expanded Community Hall, had been opened on October 17, 1997. The low responsible bidder was Taylor Ball of California, Incorporation, in the amount of $2,511,991. Sharon Heider made an oral presentation, advising that the contractor was ready to begin and if approved, the project could start grading as soon as next Monday, with the grand opening projected for August 1998. Award of Contract: It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Campbell, and unanimously carried, to award the contract to Taylor Ball of California, Incorporated, in the amount of $2,511,991. All other bids were rejected. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the document on behalf of the City. [Q[111K19J I_ d_V411V In accordance with Council Policy No. 118, the written report prepared by Council Member Greiner on his attendance at the League of California Cities 1997 Annual Conference, held in San Francisco on October 12-14, 1997, was received and filed. Council Member Jones advised that a Closed Session had been held regarding the Capistrano Beach Water District Agreement with no action to report. Council Member Greiner advised that there would be a meeting of the Administrative Personnel Committee on November 6, 1997. City Council Minutes -13- 11/4/97 MIX C. Joint Powers Insurance AuthorjV (170.30) ' Mayor Swerdlin advised that the Executive Board had approved construction of a new building. d. Orange County Vector Control District (560.50) Mayor Swerdlin advised that he had been selected to serve on the Personnel Selection Cominittee to select a new General Manager to replace the current General Manager who will be retiring. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Drive -Up Mail Boxes (510.20) Council Member Jones noted that the City had sent a letter of complaint to the Post Office regarding the reorientation of the drive -up mail boxes and removal of the "snorkels". Crime Victims (580.10) Council Member Campbell advised that the episode of America's Most Wanted (of great personal interest to her) which had been scheduled earlier but not aired, was ' tentatively rescheduled to November 15, 1997. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, November 18, 1997, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. ATTEST: GIL JONES, MAYOR Respectfully submitted, &,C -e 4� CHERYL JO ON, CITY CLERK City Council Minutes -14- 11/4/97