96-0220_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingFEBRUARY 20, 1996
' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California was called
to order by Mayor Hart at 7:09 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Elder Jeff Peo of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter -Day Saints.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Wyatt Hart, Mayor
David M. Swerdlin, Mayor pro tem
Collene Campbell, Council Member
Gil Jones, Council Member
Carolyn Nash, Council Member
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, City Manager; Richard K. Denhalter, City Attorney; Dawn
Schanderl, Deputy City Clerk; Cynthia L. Pendleton, Administrative Services Director; William M.
Huber, Engineering and Building Director; Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director; Joe Arranaga,
Public Lands and Facilities Director; Al King, Jr., Community Services Director; Lt. Paul Sullivan,
Chief of Police Services; Nancy Bernardi, Recording Secretary.
Mayor Hart announced that the meeting would be held in memory of Mike Madigan, who recently
passed away, and expressed condolences to Mrs. Madigan and her family.
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and unanimously
carried that all Ordinances be read by title only.
Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from Julia Kimminau, Management Analyst II, advising that
the following employees were eligible for long-term recognition:
20 Years of Service: George Arreola, Maintenance Worker
10 Years of Service: Julie Arvizu, Administrative Secretary
Nancy Barney, Administrative Assistant
Phil Falzarano, Maintenance Worker
Jennifer Murray, Assistant to the City Manager
' Diane Regier, Senior Accounting Technician
Dawn Schanderl, Deputy City Clerk
Julie Stanley, Receptionist/Cashier
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Mayor Hart presented service plaques to the employees celebrating ten years of service and
a plaque and Resolution of Commendation to 20 -year employee, George Arreola. Nancy
Barney and Phil Falzarano were not in attendance to receive their plaques.
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Council Member Swerdlin introduced the following Commission representatives in
attendance: John Greiner (Planning Commission), Pauline Leonard (Parks, Recreation, and
Equestrian Commission), Tony Forster and Don Tryon (Cultural Heritage Commission), and
Tom Facon (Chamber of Commerce).
Mayor Hart expressed appreciation for the following donations made to the City: 1) Cash
donations from the San Juan Community Task Force to the After School Recreation Program
and the Ballet Folklorico Program; 2) donation of clothing racks from Mark Winnaker of
Visual Accents in Irvine to the Ballet Folklorico Program; 3) cash donation from Edgard
Mansoor of Mansoor's Imports to the Youth -At -Risk Program; and 4) donation of cleaning
services from Mr. Lee of Town and Country One -Hour Cleaners to the Santa Claus Program.
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Clay Moran, 33821 Valle Road, urged that the City consider instituting a transportation
program for senior citizens who need to travel outside of the immediate area. He noted that
Dial -A -Ride only transports people within City limits, and many seniors need to visit their
doctors who are outside of the City. He suggested that the City consider the successful
program implemented by the City of Glendora, which costs $.50 one way and is accessible
to seniors 24 hours in advance. He provided handouts for the Council's review.
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Janice Palermo, 31565 Los Rios Street, President of Capistrano Villas III Homeowners
Association, presented a plaque made by the neighborhood children in appreciation to Deputy
Paul Meginnis.
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It was moved by Council Member Jones, 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:
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AYES: Council Members Campbell, Jones, Nash, Swerdlin, and Mayor Hart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 1996, were approved as submitted.
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The List of Demands dated January 31, 1996, in the total amount of $327,069.95 was
received and filed.
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The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of January 31, 1996, in the total amount of
$9,217,967.53 was received and filed.
' 4. STATUS REPORT ON NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS ( 40.101
The Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Planning Director, advising that one new
development application was received by the City since the last report of January 16, 1996,
was received and filed.
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As set forth in the Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the extension of the Caltrans Contract No. 75V434 was approved for a one-year
period ending June 30, 1997. The extension ensures that funding constraints are not lost
while the issue of parking restrictions in the parking structure are resolved with Caltrans and
Amtrak. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
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As set forth in the Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the Major Thoroughfare Agreement between the City and the San Joaquin Hills
Transportation Corridor Agency was approved formalizing the impacts of the Corridor on the
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City, including the realignment of Rancho Viejo Road between Via Escolar and Spotted Bull
Lane. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
13437) (GLENDALE FEDERAL) (670.50)
As set forth in the Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Director of Engineering and
Building, the following Resolution was adopted granting an easement within City open space
located east of Tract 13865 (Glenfed Areas C, C2, C3, and C4) to the Capistrano Valley
Water District for water transmission and access purposes:
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DISTRICT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN
EASEMENT FOR WATER TRANSMISSION PURPOSES TO THE
CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT WITHIN CITY PROPERTY
DESIGNATED AS OPEN SPACE CITY PROPERTY EAST OF LOT D OF
TRACT 13865
The Mayor was authorized to execute the easement document, and the City Clerk was
directed to forward the document to the CVWD for recordation with the County Recorder.
As set forth in the Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the following Resolution was adopted setting the date for a public hearing for
March 19, 1996, regarding the proposed vacation of two easements for sewer and access
purposes within the Kaufman and Broad property:
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TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO
VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND ACCESS EASEMENT
WITHIN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO, 666-241-01, 666-241-04, ALSO
KNOWN AS SAN JUAN Sc,NIOR HOUSING (ARCHITECTURAL
CONTROLS 94-05 AND 94-08, KAUFMAN AND BROAD)
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1. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES - ANNUAL SWALLOWS
I DAY PARADE AND MERCADO - SATURDAY, MARCH 23. 1996 (150,60)
Proposal:
Consideration of 1) a request for temporary street closures on Saturday, March 23, 1996, for
the Fiesta de las Golondrinas Parade and Mercado; 2) application for a parade permit; and 3)
request for waiving of license fees. The Engineer's estimate for providing the necessary traffic
control service, sanitary facilities, and City personnel was $2,000, with funds allocated in the
1995-96 Public Lands and Facilities account.
Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Director of Engineering and Building, detailing the
parade route and temporary street closures. Staff recommended that the street closures for
both events, parade permit, and waiver of license fees be approved.
Mr. Huber made an oral presentation.
Public Hearin:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hart opened the public hearing, and
there being no response, closed the hearing.
Approval of Street Closures- Parade Permit- and Waiver of License Fees:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Jones, and
unanimously carried that the following be approved:
(1) The temporary street closures as noted in Attachments 1 and 2 for the Fiesta de las
Golondrinas Parade and Mercado on Saturday, March 23, 1996;
(2) The issuance of a parade permit to the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association per
Municipal Code Section 5-11.05(b); and
(3) Waiver of license fees required by Municipal Code Section 5-11.08.
Council recessed at 7:28 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment
Agency, and reconvened at 7:32 p.m. as the City Council.
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Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from the City Manager, recommending that the proposed
Joint Agreement for the Implementation and Operation of the Orange County 800 Megahertz
Communications Systems be approved. This item was continued from the meeting of
February 6, 1996, for further evaluation of the governance issue by city managers. The
Agreement proposed a $56,349 increase to the City for the system over the pre -bankruptcy
estimate, for a total of $354,626 to be paid over a five-year period. The costs for the system
would be distributed 39.3% to participating cities and 60.7% to the County. The Agreement
also provided that the operation's Governance Committee, comprised of representatives from
cities and the County, would make budgetary recommendations and that each city would have
the right to review and approve/deny the budget.
Approval of Joint Agreement with County for 800 MHz Communications System:
It was moved by Council Member Nash, seconded by Council Member Campbell, and
unanimously carried that the proposed Joint Agreement for the Implementation and Operation
of the Orange County 800 Megahertz Communications Systems be approved. The Mayor
was authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
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Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from Douglas Durrhart, Management Analyst II,
recommending that the proposed Agreement for consultant services with Marilee Miller be
approved to prepare the City's Emergency Operations Plan and update the City's SONGS
Plan at a cost of $26,250.
Approval of Agreement with Marilee Miller Re: City's Emel Operations and SONGS
Plans:
It was moved by Council Member Nash, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
unanimously carried that the proposed Agreement for consultant services with Marilee Miller
be approved to prepare the City's Emergency Operations Plan and update the City's SONGS
Plan at a cost of $26,250, with work to be completed on or before December 19, 1996.
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3. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED RULES GOVERNING THE CAPISTRANO
' JULAS OVERNIGHT PARKING PROGRAM (570.70,)
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated February 20, 1996, from Jennifer Murray, Assistant to the City
Manager, recommending that a Resolution be adopted modifying the rules governing
the Capistrano Villas Overnight Parking Program and approving the removal of public
streets within Capistrano Villas I from the Program. Proposed modifications include
1) requiring requests for additional permits to be processed by the unit owner or the
owner's agent; 2) allowing permits to be issued through registered U.S. Postal
Service; 3) changing the Program year to run from April I through March 31 to
coincide with the start of new Program administration; and 4) establishing a $10 fee
for the issuance of each basic permit and a $25 fee for permits issued through the
Board of Appeals process.
(2) Letter dated February 19, 1996, from James B. Hasty, 25192 Wandering Lane, Lake
Forest, recommending that funds used for the parking program be redirected to install
security gates at La Zanja Street and Avenida De La Vista to alleviate parking
problems in the area.
(3) Letter dated February 12, 1996, from Mrs. Mildred Hedges, 31578 Calle La Purisima,
requesting that the current parking program be retained.
' Jennifer Murray, Assistant to the City Manager, made an oral presentation. Her remarks were
translated into Spanish by Luis Arellano of the Community Counseling Center.
Council Member Jones inquired whether the physical boundaries of the new program would
be clearly defined to ensure proper enforcement if the public streets were deleted from the
program, as proposed. Ms. Murray advised that although it is very clear where Capistrano
Villas I ends and Capistrano Villas II begins, existing signs would be modified to reflect the
changes.
Public Comments:
(1) Patricia Kanechler, 26587 Calle Santa Barbara, spoke in opposition to the proposal
since she has seen no improvement in the parking situation over the past four years.
She explained that when people return home from work after 4:00 p.m., there is no
guarantee of a parking space within one block of their home. She expressed concerns
for her safety, noting that starting March 1, she would be unable to be home before
4:00 p.m.
Mayor Hart noted that the City's concerns with deleting the public streets were discussed at
a meeting with the Capistrano Villas I Homeowners Association, emphasizing that it was the
Association's choice not to participate in the program.
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Adoption of Resolution Modifying Rules for Parking Permit Program and Removing
Public Streets:
It was moved by Council Member Nash, seconded by Council Member Campbell, that the
following Resolution be adopted as proposed by staff:
RESOLUTION NO 96-2-20-3 MODIFYING RULES GOVERNING THE
OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM FOR THE CAPISTRANQ
VILLAS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REVISING RESOLUTION
NO. 94-11-1-4 TO MODIFY THE RULES GOVERNING THE
OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM WITHIN THE
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS THE CAPISTRANO
VILLAS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-5-2-10
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Campbell, Jones, Nash, Swerdlin, and
Mayor Hart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from Jennifer Murray, Assistant to the City Manager,
recommending that the firm of Tom Webb & Associates be selected to administer the
Overnight Parking Permit Program for Capistrano Villas II and III for a one-year period
beginning March 1, 1996. Staff recommended that funds in the amount of $3,350 be
authorized from the General Fund Reserve to provide for month-to-month administration
costs through June 30, 1996.
Jennifer Murray, Assistant to the City Manager, made an oral presentation. She advised that
additional costs for postage and printing would increase the Webb bid from $950 to $1,075
per month; however, to reduce the costs, the City could provide some of the printing services.
She noted that the new bid would make the Mission Realty bid the lowest received; however,
staff continued to recommend the selection of Tom Webb & Associates for this work.
Council Member Nash noted that the proposed contract provides for the mailing of all parking
permits to residents. She suggested that for a designated time, the permits be issued in a
place convenient to the Villas residents.
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Peggy Webb of Webb Management noted that in other parking programs they have managed,
' new stickers are issued on a specific date in a place convenient to the residents. She noted
that although most residents respond by mail or obtain information from their homeowners
association, their firm would agree to be flexible in this matter.
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It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Campbell, and
unanimously carried that the firm of Tom Webb & Associates be selected to administer the
Overnight Parking Permit Program for Capistrano Villas II and III for a one-year period
beginning March 1, 1996. The City Manager was authorized to negotiate a contract for
services. Staff was directed to work with the Capistrano Villas residents and Tom Webb &
Associates to determine an appropriate alternate site for the issuance of parking permits.
Funds in the amount of $3,350 were authorized from the General Fund Reserve to provide
for month-to-month administration costs through June 30, 1996.
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Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Director of Administrative Services, providing a
' mid -year review of the City's operating budget and recommending adjustments, resulting in
a surplus of $26,792.
Approval of Adjustments to the 1995-96 City Operating Budget:
It was moved by Council Member Nash, seconded by Council Member Campbell, and
unanimously carried that the proposed adjustments be approved to the 1995-96 City
Operating Budget.
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Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:07 p.m.
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Council Member Jones indicated he would abstain in this matter because of a potential conflict of
interest due to the proxindty of his residence/business to this project.
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Written Communications:
(1) Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Planning Director, forwarding a request by
Council Member Swerdlin for the Council to reconsider an application for a Beer and
Wine Permit for the Ramos Cafe located at 31752 Los Rios Street. The application
was previously denied by the Planning Director on August 21, 1995. That denial was
and subsequently upheld by the Council on October 3, 1995, based on the serving of
alcoholic beverages being inconsistent with provisions of the Los Rios Precise Plan.
Should the Council desire to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages in this case, staff
recommended that an amendment to the Los Rios Precise Plan be initiated to permit
the sale of alcoholic beverages as a conditional use.
(2) Memorandum dated February 20, 1996, from Carole Jacklin, Council Services
Administrator, noting that a telephone call was received from Al Parajeckas in support
of a beer and wine license for the Cafe.
(3) Letter dated received February 16, 1996, from David Chorak, 31720 Los Rios Street,
in strong opposition to the sale of any type of alcoholic beverage next door to his
home, noting past problems with drunk patrons of the Depot and the San Juan
Saloon.
(4) Los Rios Preservation Report for the City of San Juan Capistrano prepared by the
Town Hall Association of San Juan Capistrano, Inc., dated July 11, 1974, and
newspaper articles regarding hotels in San Juan Capistrano, submitted by Lisa
Waterman.
The following letters were received in support of the Cafe's application for a beer and wine
license:
(5) Letter dated February 16, 1996, from Les and Julia Bunge, owners of Laser Exhibitor
Service, 27132-B Paseo Espada, Suite 1204.
(6) Letter dated February 14, 1996, from M. Stephen Coontz, 30448 Rancho Viejo Road.
(7) Letter dated February 12, 1996, from Barbara Beier, 26305 Golada, Mission Viejo.
(8) Letter dated January 30, 1996, from Dan and Bonnie Nicholl, 25532 Purple Sage
Lane.
(9) Letter dated February 7, 1996, from Charles Rey, 28001 Paseo Barranca, Sue
Dressinger, Anita Sherman, and Franke Cordell.
(10) Petition with 19 signatures and 96 letters.
(11) Letter dated February 15, 1996, from Baron and Christina Birtcher.
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Mr. Tomlinson made an oral presentation. He noted that the Town Hall report was prepared
. in 1974 as part of the General Plan process and was not a part of the discussions regarding
the later adopted Los Rios Precise Plan.
Public Comments:
(1) Tony Forster, 25951 Calle Ricardo, commended the work of the owners in building
their dream of the Ramos Cafe. He felt that the sale of beer and wine would cause no
problems, particularly since the Cafe closes at 3:00 p.m. He noted that the Depot
serves liquor, and other nearby businesses such as the Moonrose and the O'Neill
Museum serve liquor several times per year for special events. He urged support of
the Cafe's proposal with no undo restrictions placed on them.
(2) Bill Hardy, 26523 Calle Lorenzo, spoke as a private citizen and not as a member of
the Los Rios Review Committee. He noted that he voted against this use in 1994;
however, after watching the owners work hard to create a first-class operation with
great food, he supported the proposal. He recommended that the application for a
beer and wine license be conditioned to control future use of the property should it
be sold.
(3) Charles Rey, 28001 Paseo Barranca, noted he has been a resident and businessman
in San Juan Capistrano for many years. He indicated he has enjoyed the restaurant
for several months and felt it was very much needed in town. He spoke in support of
the beer and wine license, noting it was necessary for the Cafe's economic success.
(4) Tom Facon, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, advised that he has
received many complimentary remarks about the Cafe and often recommends it to
tourists. He spoke in support of the Cafe's proposal.
(5) Phyllis Crow, 31766 Los Rios Street, co-owner of Moonrose, noted that fears are
usually expressed whenever something new is proposed for the Los Rios Historic
District. She felt that the sale of beer and wine at the Cafe would enhance the
restaurant and the character of the neighborhood.
(6) Gil Jones, 31791 Los Rios Street, spoke as a citizen, noting his abstention in this
matter as a City Council Member because of the proximity of his residencefbusiness
to the subject site. He commended the hard work of the owners, the quality of the
Cafe, and its contribution to the neighborhood. He was confident that the owners
would be able to control the amount of alcoholic consumption at the Cafe. He felt
that the City should support the use with limited restrictions in order to help ensure
the Cafe's economic viability.
(7) John Humphreys, 31752 Los Rios Street, owner of the Ramos Cafe, emphasized the
' importance of the beer and wine license to the economic success of their operation,
noting the restrictions that have been placed on the use, including limited hours. He
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stated that the sale of beer and wine would allow for a better style of food and would
induce patrons to stay longer and spend more money.
Council Comments:
Council Member Campbell indicated she had been originally opposed to the sale of beer and
wine at this location. However, she felt that the quality of operation at the Cafe and the hard
work put in by the owners to enhance the history and character of the neighborhood have
earned the trust of the City. She believed that the conditions recommended by staff would
address the concerns expressed by residents without impacting the success of the Cafe. She
suggested that additional conditions be imposed to require a review of the use after six
months, that alcoholic beverages be served with food only, and that the Conditional Use
Permit not remain with the property if it is sold.
Council Member Swerdlin noted that he requested this issue be reconsidered since he felt the
sale of beer and wine at the Cafe would enhance the meals served there. He emphasized that
this use would help ensure the economic success of the operation. To avoid concerns with
drunkenness in a residential neighborhood, he urged that conditions be imposed on the beer
and wine license to require the serving of beer and wine with meals only, restrict restaurant
hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and impose a two -glass limit.
Mr. Tomlinson estimated that the process to amend the Los Rios Precise Plan to allow the
sale of alcoholic beverages in the District as a conditional use would take about 60 days. He
noted that the amendment would be reviewed by the Los Rios Review Committee and the
Planning Commission, with final approval by the City Council. He advised that the Cafe
owners could process their application concurrent with the amendment process to save time.
Rios Precise Plan:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Mayor Hart, that the following
Resolution be adopted:
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RR_SO_LUTION NO, 96-2-20-4. RECONFIRMING FINDING OF
INCONSISTENCY AND INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF
AMENDMENT TO THE LOS RIOS PRECISE PLAN
UU2a FY A1yI0 E) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
RECONFIRMING AN ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION FINDING
THAT THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION
WITH FOOD SERVICES FOR A COTTAGE COMMERCIAL USE AND
RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 31752 LOS RIOS STREET IS
INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE HISTORIC
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF THE LOS RIOS PRECISE PLAN AND
INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SAID PLAN
(HUMPHREYS/RAMOS CAFE)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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NOES
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Campbell, Nash, Swerdlin, and Mayor Hart
None
Council Member Jones
None
Staff was directed to move this item forward as quickly as possible and to process the
Conditional Use Permit concurrent with consideration of the Los Rios Precise Plan
amendment.
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Council Member Jones abstained on this item due to its proximity to his residencelbusiness.
Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from the Planning Director, recommending that the proposal
' to 1) reconstruct a portion of the existing north railroad platform directly adjacent to the
Depot and 2) construct a new extension north of the existing platform be approved, subject
to conditions, at a cost of $135,000. A Transit Capital Improvement grant would cover
$130,000 of the projected costs.
Public Comments:
(1) Bill Hardy, 26523 Calle Lorenzo, expressed concern with the lack of a guardrail at
the top of the handicap ramp located at the north end of the platform to prevent
people from falling off. He also felt that the ramp could become an attractive
nuisance to bicyclists and skaters. He noted that the City could be found liable if an
injury occurred.
Mr. Scarborough suggested that staff be directed to evaluate the concerns expressed by
Mr. Hardy to ensure the suggestion's consistency with outside agency guidelines.
Adoption of Resolution Conditionally Approving Proposed Reconstruction and
Extension of North Railroad Platform:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Nash, that the
following Resolution be adopted, subject to staff evaluating and adding conditions necessary
to ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements:
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-2-20-5. APPROVAL OF RECONSTRUCTION
AND EXTENSION OF THE NORTH RAILROAD PLATFORM -
CAPITAL UVIPROVEMENT PROJECT 95-106 (AMTRAK/CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO RECONSTRUCT A
PORTION OF THE EXISTING NORTH RAILROAD PLATFORM
DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE DEPOT AND CONSTRUCT A NEW
EXTENSION NORTH OF THE EXISTING PLATFORM
(AMTRAK/CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Campbell, Nash, Swerdlin, and Mayor Hart
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Jones
ABSENT: None
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ANIMALS
Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was
introduced at the meeting of February 6, 1996, 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 Swerdlin,
seconded by Council Member Jones, that the following Ordinance be adopted:
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ORDINANCE NO, 776- AMENDMENT TO TITLE 6 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE - ADOPTION OF PROVISIONS GOVERNING
RODEOS AND TREATMENT OF RODEO ANIMALS - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 6, "SANITATION AND HEALTH," CHAPTER 1,
"ANIMAL CONTROL," OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN
DEVICES AND PROVIDING FOR HUMANE TREATMENT OF RODEO
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Campbell, Jones, Nash, Swerdlin, and Mayor Hart
None
None
Council Member Campbell indicated she would provide to the Council a memo from
Assemblyman Bill Morrow regarding the possible consolidation of the Transportation
Corridor Agency.
Council Member Jones noted that a special meeting was scheduled for next week and
that the agency was still in the process of trying to fill the position of General
' Manager.
C. San Juan Basin Authority (1050.601
Council Member Jones noted the special worksession held this date to discuss
possible resolution of litigation matters and problems with water rights.
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Council Member Swerdlin noted the meeting scheduled for February 22.
Finding for Consideration of Off -Agenda Item:
It was moved by Council Member Nash, seconded by Council Member Jones, and
unanimously carried to find that this item was not available prior to publication of the Council
agenda and consideration was necessary at this time.
Council Member Campbell noted that rap artist Snoop Doggy Dog was acquitted this date
' of first degree murder. She suggested that a letter be sent, signed by all five Council
Members, to the family of the murder victim. The letter would commend the family on their
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strength during their ordeal and urge them to continue to fight for justice in the United States.
She felt that the letter should not refer to the court decision.
Authorization to Draft Letter to the Woldemariam Family:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Nash, and
unanimously carried that Council Member Campbell be authorized to draft a letter, to be
signed by all five Council Members individually, to the Woldemariam family commending
them on their strength during this ordeal and urging them to continue to fight for justice in
the United States.
2. CONSIDERATION OF CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES
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Finding for Consideration of Off -Agenda Item:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Jones, and
unanimously carried to find that this item was not available prior to publication of the Council
agenda and consideration was necessary at this time.
Written Communication:
Report dated February 20, 1996, from the City Manager, recommending that the Council
approve the City's participation in the California State Games to be held August 8-11, 1996,
by hosting the soccer events at three fields at the new Sports Park. The Report advised that
the total cost to host the soccer games would be $2,000; however, by sharing host
responsibilities with the Cities of Dana Point and San Clemente, the City's cost would be
reduced to $667.
Council Member Jones noted that he and Council Member Campbell were on an ad hoc
committee for planning a dedication ceremony for the new Sports Park, perhaps sometime
in July if the fields were ready. He expressed concern that the late -winter rains could delay
completion of the fields past August and due to time needed for seed germination, expressed
concern that the fields would not be ready for use. Mr. King indicated that in the event the
new fields were not ready, the City could host the event at the field at Cook Park and work
with other South County communities to assume a greater share of the program.
&11roval of City's Participation in California State Games:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Jones, and
unanimously carried that the City's participation in the California State Games to be held
August 8-11, 1996, be approved by hosting the soccer events at three fields at the new Sports
Park.
CLOSED SESSION (610,85)
None [The item that was originally placed on the agenda was removed from consideration.]
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' There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to the
next regular meeting date of Tuesday, March 5, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
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Respectfully submitted,
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ATTEST:
WYATT RT, MAYOR
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