95-0307_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting1.37
MARCH 7, 1995
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 Nash at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Robert L. Schwenck, Community
Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Carolyn Nash, Mayor
Wyatt Hart, Mayor pro tem
Collene Campbell, Council Member
Gil Jones, Council Member
David Swerdlin, Council Member
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, City Manager; Richard K. Denhalter, City Attorney;
Cheryl Johnson, City Clerk; Cynthia L. Pendleton, Director of Administrative Services; William M.
Huber, Director of Engineering and Building Services; Director of Community Services; Lt. Paul
Sullivan, Orange County Sheriffs Department; Bill Ramsey, Senior Planner; Dawn Schanderl, Deputy
' City Clerk.
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Hart, and unanimously
carried that all Ordinances be read by title only.
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Mayor Nash introduced the following Commissioners present at the meeting: John Greiner
and Roy Nunn, Planning Commission. Mayor Nash also introduced three new appointees:
Edgar Johnson, Mobilehome Park Review Committee; and, Kathy McInerney and Mark
McGuire, Planning Commission.
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' John Mione, 807 Calle Puente, San Clemente, noted that due to his increasing involvement
in the Boys and Girls Club, he would be resigning as Coordinator of the Weekend Community
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Service Work. He expressed appreciation for being allowed to start and coordinate the
Weekend Community Service Work program for the past two years. The Council thanked
Mr. Mione for his volunteer services.
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Tom Facon, 32901 Avenida Descanso, President of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the
City for its participation in the Chamber's annual "Youth in Business" Day. He advised that
the Chamber will be moving into facilities at the Combs House by March 15th. He invited
everyone to the next Chamber Mixer on March 9th at Barwick Jeep/Eagle.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Hart, 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 Jones, Hart, Campbell, Swerdlin and Mayor Nash
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 1995, were approved as submitted.
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The List of Demands dated February 16, 1995, in the total amount of $927,769.60 was
ordered received and filed.
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The City Treasurer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the month of January 1995 in the total
amount of $726,998.84, was ordered received and filed.
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As set forth in the Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Director of Engineering and
Building, the following Resolution was adopted accepting the work as complete for
installation of lights for the basketball courts at the Old Serra High School:
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RESOLUTION NO, 95-3-7-1. COMPLETION—OF BASKETBALL COURT
' LIGHTS AT OLD SERRA HIGH SCHOOL (CREATIVE LIGHTING.
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
CONSTRUCTION OF BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTS AT THE OLD
SERRA HIGH SCHOOL (CREATIVE LIGHTING, INC.)
The Resolution accepted the basketball court lighting as complete at $27,154.00, and directed
the City Clerk to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder. Staff was
authorized to release the 10% retention in the amount of $2,715.40, 35 days after recordation
of the Notice of Completion.
Council Member Swerdlin commended the Engineering and Building Department for
completion of the project at $10,000 less than anticipated. Council Member Campbell
requested the City Manager forward a letter to Mr. Birtcher advising that the lights are
installed and functioning.
5. APPROVAL OF HISTORIC DEPICTION PROGRAMS FOR THE EL HORNO
STREET LIB ARY PARKING LOT Q 31462 EL HORNO STREET
(ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 81-18) AND THE LINCOLN/MERCURY CAR
DEALERSHIP Ccs. 32592 VALLE ROAD (ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-1)
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The Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Planning Director, describing the Historic
Depiction Programs approved by the Cultural Heritage Commission for the Library Parking
Lot on El Homo Street and the Lincoln/Mercury Car Dealership on Valle Road, wasordered
received and filed. The Report further noted that both Programs met the intent of City
Council Policy No. 606.
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As set forth in the Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Engineering and Building Director,
Addendum No. 2 to the SERRA Joint Powers Agreement was approved to establish
membership of the Capistrano Beach Water District as successor -in -interest to the Capistrano
Beach Sanitary District, conditioned upon the Water District's assumption of all rights,
responsibilities and duties of the former Sanitary District as a member of SERRA. The
Capistrano Beach Sanitary District was dissolved on February 7, 1995, by the Orange County
Local Agency Formation Commission. The territory within the Capistrano Beach Sanitary
District was annexed to the Capistrano Beach Water District, who will now provide both
water and sewer services.
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Proposal:
Consideration of a request from Price Costco, to assign the existing Promissory Note with
the Price Company, and the right to the automobile dealership tax revenue from the dealership
at the Price Club Plaza, to Price Enterprises, Inc. The Price Company currently owns the
Price Club Plaza. However, Price Costco, who owns the Price Company and Price
Enterprises, Inc., was in the process of transferring real estate, Redevelopment Agency
Promissory Notes and other Price Company assets to Price Enterprises, Inc., who will then
own and operate the Price Club Plaza. The Price Company will continue to own and operate
the Price Club. This public hearing was held jointly with the Community Redevelopment
Agency.
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Price Costco, 4649 Morena Boulevard, San Diego, California 92117.
Written Communications:
Report dated March 7, 1995, from Cassandra Walker, Community Development
Administrator, forwarding a Resolution approving assignment of the Price Company
Promissory Note and automobile dealership tax revenue to Price Enterprises, and approving
a Certificate of Completion of the construction and development required by the Disposition
and Development Agreement between the Agency and The Price Company for development
of the Price Club Plaza.
Cassandra Walker made an oral presentation.
Assignment of Promissory Note and Execution of Certificate of Completion:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin that the
following Resolution be adopted:
INC_ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF THE PRICE
COMPANY PROMISSORY NOTE TO PRICE ENTERPRISES, INC.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
' AYES: Council Members Jones, Hart, Campbell, Swerdlin, and Mayor Nash
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
The Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman was authorized to execute the Certificate
of Completion on behalf of the Agency.
Council recessed at 7:20 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment
Agency, and reconvened at 7:23 p.m.
I APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND CHARLES HAUSWIRTH - FUNDING
AND OPERATION OF TELEBUSINESS CENTER AT ORTEGA BUSINESS
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Written Communications:
Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Community Development Administrator, forwarding
an Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for $18,351 in
Transportation Control Measures funding, which will be allocated to Charles R. Hauswirth
through an Agreement for establishment and operation of a TeleBusiness Center in the Ortega
Business Center. The Report advised that ultimately the City will enter into another
Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for Measure M funding of the
Center. These funds, in the amount of $62,739, are currently encumbered in the County's
bankruptcy proceedings. The remaining Agreement will be forwarded to the City for
approval once funding has been released.
Cassandra Walker made an oral presentation.
Council Member Campbell asked about the amount of time staff would spend administering
the contracts. Ms. Walker estimated administrative work related to the reporting
requirements could require between two and five hours per month. Council Member
' Campbell requested there be an understanding that no City funds were to be used and staff
time should be limited to no more than five hours per month. Council Member Hart asked
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about the City receiving a 1% fee to administer the program. Ms. Walker advised that the
agreements were not structured to include an administrative fee; the forthcoming agreement
for the Measure M funds could be structured include such a fee. Council Member Swerdlin
advised he had also been led to believe there would be an administrative fee associated with
the program. Council Member Jones felt the benefits of the program outweighed the costs
and that an administrative fee had been built into the OCTA agreement.
Charles Hauswirth, 26611 Paseo Durango, the applicant, stated his understanding had been
that the City would receive a 4% administrative fee for handling the funding.
Council Member Hart expressed concern that the Council may not have received the correct
financial information necessary to make an informed decision and asked City staff to ascertain
whether there was an administrative fee included in the Agreements. The City Manager
advised that a complete report would be available on Wednesday.
Approval of Agreements for Establishment of TeleBusiness Center:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and
unanimously carried to:
(1) Approve Agreement No. C-94-880 with the Orange County Transportation Authority
for funding in the amount of $18,351, for the period ending June 30, 1996, for
establishment of a TeleBusiness Center in San Juan Capistrano; and,
(2) Approve the Agreement with Charles R. Hauswirth for operation of the Center
proposed at the Ortega Business Center, to commence not later than May 7, 1995,
and continue for a period of not less than one year, with a one-year renewable option.
The Agreement provides for the City to pass through the Orange County
Transportation Authority funds in the amount of $18,351.
The Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreements on behalf of the City. Council Member
Campbell noted her support was contingent on there being no cost to the City.
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Written Communications
Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Director of Administrative Services, forwarding
recommendations for mid -year revisions to the original revenue and expenditure estimates to
provide an updated financial picture for the remainder of the year. The report advised staff
was proposing a decrease in total operating revenues and expenditures of 2.6% due to
unrealized revenues from development activities and over -estimation of expenditures. The
proposed adjustments would result in a balanced mid -year budget. The report further advised
that two new programs were proposed for consideration at mid -year: Trauma Intervention
Program requested by the Orange County Sheriffs Department at a cost of $1,650 for the
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remainder of Fiscal Year 1994-95; and, Visitor Information Services requested by the
' Chamber of Commerce at a cost of $6,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1994-95.
Cynthia Pendleton made an oral presentation. In response to Council Member Campbell, Lt.
Sullivan advised that staff would be monitoring and evaluating the Trauma Intervention
Program to determine whether its benefit to the community justified future inclusion in the
budget.
Approval of Mid -Year Budget A iustments/Agreements for New Programs:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Jones and
unanimously carried to: (1) approve the proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 1994-95
City Operating Budgets; and, (2) direct staff to develop proposed agreements with the
Trauma Intervention Program and the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce for future
City Council consideration.
MUNICIPAL •DAMENDMENT • CITY COUNCILPOLICY/
ADOPTION OF 1995 MASTER STREET BANNER CALENDAR
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' Written Communications:
(1) Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Planning Director, advising that Municipal
Code Section 9-3.603 authorizes placement of banners within the public right-of-way
for four specific community -wide events and administrative approval of design, color
and location. The report advised that requests for banners have increased and the
Municipal Code does not address eligibility criteria, text limitations, insurance
requirements, and banner specifications. The proposed Municipal Code Amendment
would establish criteria for determining whether an event qualified for a banner in the
public right-of-way. The text limitations, insurance requirements and banner
specifications would be incorporated into the proposed City Council Policy. The
report further advised that with the exception of the four specifically listed events,
street banners must be approved by City Council resolution. To reduce City Council
review and facilitate coordination of banner installation and removal dates, a 1995
master street banner calendar was forwarded for City Council approval.
(2) Letter dated March 2, 1995, from Brian W. McInerney, Byron Scott Varsity Club,
31882 Camino Capistrano, Suite 107, San Juan Capistrano, requesting permission to
place a banner at Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo from August 20, 1995, to
September 10, 1995, to announce the 10th annual Byron Scott Children's Fund chanty
benefit, with a NBA/Celebrity golf tournament on Sunday, September 9, 1995, at
Marbella Country Club.
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Bill Ramsey made an oral presentation, recommending inclusion of the Byron Scott Children's
Fund banner request on the 1995 Master Banner Calendar in the time slot encompassing
August 20. Council Member Hart expressed concern with the proposed attendance criteria
of 1,000 persons. Mr. Ramsey advised that the number was a starting point for discussion
during consideration of the proposed amendment. Council Member Campbell and Mayor
Nash expressed concern that there would always be banners on display; Mayor Nash urged
strict adherence to the proposed criteria. Council Members Swerdlin and Jones cited support
for banner displays.
Initiation of Municipal Code Amendment/City Council Policy
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Jones that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO 95-3-7-3. INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF
MUNICIPAL CODE. AMENDMENT AND CITY COUNCIL. POLICY -
BANNERS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PREPARATION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO TITLE 9, SECTION 9-3.603 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR CONSIDERATION OF BANNERS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZING
PREPARATION OF DRAFT CITY COUNCIL POLICY SETTING
FORTHSTANDARDS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Hart, Campbell, Swerdlin
and Mayor Nash
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Approval of 1995 Master Street Banner Calendar:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Jones that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO 95-3-7-4 APPROVING 1995 MASTER STREET
BANNER CALENDAR OF EVENTS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 1995 MASTER STREET BANNER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Jones, Hart, Campbell, Swerdlin
and Mayor Nash
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Finding for Consideration of Additional Banner Request:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, 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.
Approval of Request for Banner - Byron Scott Children's Fund:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Hart and unanimously
carried to approve the request for display of a banner beginning August 20, 1995, announcing
the 10th annual Byron Scott Children's Fund NBA/Celebrity golf tournament for inclusion on
the 1995 Master Banner Calendar.
' 2. EXTENSION OF BUSINESS BANNER PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM (410.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Planning Director advising that the temporary city-
wide promotional banner program had originally been held from Thursday through Sunday
to coincide with the San Juan Marketplace event; that when the Marketplace was
discontinued, the time frame had been changed to the last weekend of the month. The
program allowed businesses to place promotional banners without a permit. The report
advised that the Marketplace may be reinstated, but since no final decisions had been made,
staff recommended that the banner program be extended for an additional 6 months. Staff
further requested directions as to whether the promotional banner program should be made
a permanent part of the Municipal Code.
Bill Ramsey made an oral presentation.
ExteLikon of Business Promotional Banner ProgL:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Hart and
unanimously carried to approve a 6 -month extension of the current Business Promotion
Banner Program to August, 1995, allowing businesses to display banners from the last
Thursday through Sunday of each month consistent with the City's design standards; and, to
direct staff to prepare an amendment to include the program as a permanent part of the
' Municipal Code.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF THE
COMMUNITYCENTER (LPA) (600,30)
Written Communications:
Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Engineering and Building Director advising that the
process of selecting a consultant team to provide architectural design services for the
Community Center had been completed. The proposal submitted by LPA was recommended
for approval at a proposed fee of $211,200, which included a revised scope of work for
additional Economic/Marketing services and interior design.
The Director of Engineering and Building made an oral report. He advised that this project
was a high priority to the Council and the community and the team reviewing proposals had
kep in mind the desire that the project be well done, well thought out, well managed and well
handled. He reviewed the selection process, and noted that the criteria for reviewing
qualifications of the firms submitting proposals had included experience in dealing with
community groups, the make up of the team assigned to the project, experience with similar
projects, and their feel for the historical significance of the community. He explained that
when seeking architectural services, State law provided that selection shall be dependent upon
the qualification, professionalism and experience of a firm at a reasonable and fair price.
He advised that the first interview with the firms had concentrated on their qualifications.
Following that, the fee components were reviewed and 4 firms were invited for a second
interview. The selection team had unanimously concluded that LPA best met the scope of
services, the needs articulated in the proposal, and the desired experience, qualifications and
background. He advised that through the interview process staff had identified items to add
into base fee. These items included a demographic survey, development of an operational
budget and projections, an equipment budget, a preliminary user fee structure, a cost
recovery analysis and a revenue enhancement. He noted that LPA's base fee was $182,400,
and the additional items requested had totalled approximately $28,800. Staff felt LPA's base
fee was fair and reasonable; that the negotiated add-ons were necessary; and, that LPA was
the best qualified firm.
Al Simmons, 32302 Alipaz Street, Space 135, pointed out the large spread between the fee
of LPA and the other firms. He spoke in support of giving preference to a local firm.
Council Member Hart pointed out that Mark Tanin Architects, a local firm, had a base bid
was $196,000, as opposed to LPA's base bid of $182,400. Another local firm PJiiM/NLJNN
Architecture had submitted a bid based on percentage of construction cost. The City
Manager advised staff had estimated that bid equalled approximately $136,000. Council
Member Hart expressed concern with accepting a bid based on percentage of construction,
since that fee could change based on circumstances. Mr. Huber advised that had
PJHM/NUUNN Architecture been selected, a fixed fee would have been negotiated.
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Council Member Campbell, a member of the selection tem, advised that she felt it was
' important to retain a firm that understood how to generate funds over a long period of time,
since it was incumbent on the City to be able to finance the proposed recreational facility.
Council Member Jones reiterated that legally Council was required to retain the most qualified
firm and unless out of line, financial considerations were secondary. Council Member
Campbell noted her desire to proceed with this project as rapidly as possible and to
discourage any add-ons. Council Member Swerdlin felt LPA was the best choice.
Approval of Agreement:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and
unanimously carried to approve the contract for consulting services with LPA for
Architectural Design of the Community Center.
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Written Communications:
Report dated March 7, 1995, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was
introduced at the meeting of February 21, 1995, 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 Campbell, that the following Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO, 761. JAIL BOOKING FEE RECOVERY - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 1-2.09 TO THE SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO JAIL BOOKING
FEES FOR PERSONS ARRESTED IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO AND SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Hart, Campbell, Swerdlin
and Mayor Nash
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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COUNCIL•MANIC ITEMS
1. CONTINUATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ONE ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE AT -LARGE. MOBILE HOME PARK REVIEW
COMMITTEE (110.20)
Written Communications:
Report dated March 7, 1995, from the Council Services Administrator, advising that three
applications had been received for the vacancy on the Committee.
It was moved by Mayor Nash, seconded by Council Member Campbell and unanimously
carried to continue this item until consideration of the annual commission and committee
appointments at the meeting of March 21, 1995.
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (800,50)
Council Member Campbell advised that the Board had discussed water lines and
mains. The Agency believes that the Corridor will be completed on schedule.
b. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (SERE?,) (1040.60)
Council Member Jones advised that Council should have received a summary of the
actions of both the Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority and the San Juan Basin
Authority.
C. Orange Connty Vector Control District (560.50)
Council Member Swerdlin advised that the next meeting of the District will be held
March 16, 1995 and he will make a report at the next Council meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
350.10
Council Member Campbell noted that while in Sacramento, John Moorlach, who in the
November 1994 election had been a candidate for the Orange County Treasurer position. had
introduced himself and commended the City's Treasurer, Cynthia Pendleton, for keeping the
City's monies out of the County fund.
Trash Importation (810.10)
Council Member Campbell noted a letter dated February 28, 1995, from the Dana Point
Mayor, Judy Curren, forwarding that City's resolution to the County Board of Supervisors
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opposing trash importation. She requested that a letter of appreciation to Mayor Curreri be
' prepared for the Mayor's signature.
3. Orangg County Fire Joint Powers Authority (540.10)
Council Member Hart advised that the Authority has now taken over responsibility for
County fire protection and that a 7 -member Board of Directors had been elected. Those
Directors were Donald Boone of Buena Park; Michael Ward of Irvine; Tom Wilson,
Chairman, of Laguna Niguel; Ron Bates of Los Alamitos; Cheri Butterfield of Mission Viejo;
Thomas Salterelli of Tustin; and, Gaddi Vasquez, Orange County Supervisor. He noted that
next meeting will be held on March 30, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., at the Irvine City Hall and
requested that Alternate Representative, Council Member Swerdlin, attend in his place.
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Council Member Jones asked about damage caused by the March 5th rains. The City
Manager advised that the Ortega Highway bridge over San Juan Creek had been damaged and
was closed to trucks over 5 tons. He further noted that the sewer line at the end of Paseo
Tirador along San Juan Creek had sustained damage and temporary repairs were underway.
Council Member Hart suggested working with Caltrans and the Corps of Engineers to
provide a temporary crossing of San Juan Creek at Ortega Highway.
' 5. Former Mayor Introduction (610.25)
Council Member Swerdlin introduced former Mayor Ken Friess who was in attendance at the
meeting.
Council Member Swerdlin noted that the Metrolink Station in San Clemente was due to open
and the newspapers had carried articles advising of commuter boycotts due to higher train
fares and the parking fees instituted by the City of San Clemente. He expressed concern that
San Juan Capistrano's commuter and retail parking would be negatively impacted. He asked
if staff could institute a temporary parking program to alleviate this potential situation. The
City Manager advised that either the Downtown Parking Study or a parking strategy dealing
with Council Member Swerdlin's concerns would be scheduled for consideration at the
April 4, 1995, meeting.
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. for the following purposes as authorized by statute:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section
' 54956.9, for the case known as Courtney Rodriguez v. City of San Juan Capistrano.
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2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b), for significant exposure to litigation in 2 cases and Government Code
Section 54956.9(c), the initiation of litigation in 2 cases.
Liability Claims pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, M&M Jewelers, et al and
San Juan Partners, et al, claimants, against the City of San Juan Capistrano.
4. Liability Claims pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Henderson, et al claimant,
against City of San Juan Capistrano.
The City Clerk was excused from the Closed Session and the meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
ACTIONS FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney advised there was no action to report on any of the items.
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There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. to the
next regular meeting date of Tuesday, March 21, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
CAROLYN ASH, MAYOR
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Respectfully submitted,
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