93-0803_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting037
' AUGUST 3, 1993
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPIMMANO, CALIFORNIA
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California was called to order by
Mayor Jones at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Pastor William Ferrell, The Life Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gil Jones, Mayor
Collene Campbell, Council Member
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Council Member
Carolyn Nash, Council Member
Jeff Vasquez, Council Member
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, City Manager; Richard K. Denhalter, City Attorney; Cheryl Johnson,
City Clerk; Cynthia L. Pendleton, Interim Director of Administrative Services; William M. Huber, Director of
Engineering and Building Services; Thomas Tomlinson, Director of Planning Services; Ronald Sievers, Director
of Public Lands and Facilities.
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Nash, and unanimously carried that
all Ordinances be read by title only.
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1. INTRODUCTION OF MISS SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CANDIDATES (610.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Council Services Manager.
Five contestants in the 1993 Miss San Juan Capistrano contest introduced themselves to Council. Mrs.
Lome Guddy, Mission Jewelers, advised that the contest is to be held at the Old San Juan School
Auditorium on August 27, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.
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1. DOWNTOWN AREA TREES (410.90)
John Mione, 31781 Camino Capistrano, advised that the trees along Ortega Highway between El
Camino Real and Camino Capistrano were staining the sidewalks, making a clean appearance difficult
to maintain. He requested some assistance in resolving the problem. Mayor Jones advised that
discussions were being held on that issue and he would keep Mr. Mione informed of the outcome.
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' Rick Travis, 31841 Camino Capistrano, Vice President of Budget and Finance and Chairman of the
Legislative Committee for the Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding S. 55 and H.R. 5, known as the
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"Push Button Strike" Bill. He stated the bill would empower big labor to call a strike for any reason, _
which is currently against the law. He presented a Chamber resolution opposing the bills, stating the
resolution would be forwarded to Senators and Representatives. He requested the City's support and
assistance in this matter. There was a consensus of Council that staff contact Congressman Packard and
research the issues; if there was agreement with the Chamber's request a letter would be prepared for
the Mayor's signature.
3. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (420.60)
Ken Friess, 31506 Paseo Christina, cited his concerns regarding the impact of the City's development
regulations on small businesses in the City. He noted that he had been on Council when the regulations
were put in place. He felt those regulations were more appropriate for their time of big development
and growth than for today's economy and the small businessman, particularly since the City is turning
toward maintenance of existing conditions rather than growth. Council Member Campbell advised that
Council was in the process of trying to de -regulate the City in many areas and she felt that Mr. Friess'
input would be valuable.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jones noted he had a potential conflict of interest on Consent Calendar Items 6 and 8 due to their
proximity to his property; however, he felt the effects were not significant and he would vote on those items.
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Campbell, 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 Nash, Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 6,199
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1993, were approved as submitted.
2. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES OF JULY 6. 1993
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1993, were approved as submitted.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF JULY 7 AND JULY 23. 1993 (300.30)
The List of Demands dated July 7, 1993, in the total amount of $3,009.34, and the List of Demands
dated July 23, 1993, in the total amount of $2,287,425.18, were received and filed.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE CASH BALANCES BY FUND FOR JUNE 1993 (330.50)
The City Treasurer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the month of June 1993 in the total amount of
$-713,986.89 was received and filed.
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' S. RESOLUTION. NOTICE OFCOMPLETION.ACCEPTANCE OFIMPROVEMENTSAND
RELEASE OF SURETY. PARCEL MAP 88-396 (STANBRIDGE) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, the
following Resolution was adopted accepting the public street improvements in conjunction with Parcel
Map 88-396:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-8-3-1. COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND
MONUMENTATION-PARCEL MAP 88-396 (STANBRIDGE)-A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RIGHT -TURN LANE,
EASTBOUND SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD AT PASEO CHRISTINA (PARCEL
MAP 88-396/STANBRIDGE)
The Resolution accepted the public street improvements, consisting of a right -turn lane, eastbound on
San Juan Creek Road at Paseo Christina, and monumentation as complete and directed the City Clerk
to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder. Staff was authorized to accept a warranty
bond in the amount of $7,215 for extension of the Subdivision Agreement for landscape installation.
Staff was authorized to release the following bonds thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice
of Completion, subject to receipt of the warranty bond:
Bond No. Tvoe Amount
3SM77256300 Performance Public Road $21,375
3SM77256300 Labor and Material $21,375
3SM77256200 Monumentation $ 2,480
The warranty bond may be released August 3, 1994; the Performance and Labor and Material bonds
in the amount of $14,700 for landscape installation will remain in force.
6. RESOLUTION. NOTICE OF COMPLETION. AND FINAL REPORT - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AND STREET WIDENING - RANCHO VIEJO ROAD/VILLAGE ROAD (EXCEL
PAVING COMPANY) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, the
following Resolution was adopted declaring the work for the traffic signal installation and street
widening at Rancho Viejo Road and Village Road to be complete:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-8-3-2. COMPLETION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
STREET WIDENING - RANCHO VIEJO ROAD/VILLAGE ROAD (EXCEL
PAVING COMPANY) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE
COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND STREET WIDENING - RANCHO VIEJO ROAD/VILLAGE ROAD
(EXCEL PAVING COMPANY)
The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $286,257.83 and directed the City Clerk
to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder. Staff was authorized to release the
retention in the amount of $28,025.78, thirty-five (35) days after recording the Notice of Completion.
The contractor had concurred with the deletion of funds in the amount of $600 from the 10% retention
for replacement of a bus bench stolen during the construction period.
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RESOLUTION NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL REPORT - SACARAMA
AREA STORM DRAIN (SEVEN C'S CONSTRUCTION) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, the
following Resolution was adopted declaring the work for the Sacarama Area Storm Drain to be
complete:
RESOLUTION NO, 93-8-3-3. COMPLETION OF SACARAMA AREA STORM
DRAIN (SEVEN C'S CONSTRUCTION) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SACARAMA AREA STORM DRAIN (SEVEN C'S
CONSTRUCTION)
The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $105,224.73 and directed the City Clerk
to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder. Staff was authorized to release the
retention in the amount of $7,002.04, thirty-five (35) days after recording the Notice of Completion. The
contractor had authorized staff to make payment from the 1057o retention in the amount of $3,570.43,
directly to several claimants.
8. INSTALLATION OF "NO STOPPING ANY TIME - TOW AWAY" ZONE ON THE
SOUTHERLY SIDE OF LA ZANJA STREET FROM CAMINO CAPISTRANO TO EL
CAMINO REAL (570.30)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, the
following Resolution was adopted approving a "No Stopping Any Time - Tow Away" zone on the
southerly side of La Zanja Street from Camino Capistrano to EI Camino Real, in response to concerns
regarding school -aged children walking in the street to avoid parked cars on the southerly side of La
Zanja Street where there is no sidewalk:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-8-3-4. ESTABLISHING A "NO STOPPING ANY TIME -
TOW AWAY" ZONE - LA ZANJA STREET - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A "NO STOPPING ANY TIME - TOW AWAY" ZONE ON THE
SOUTHERLY SIDE OF LA ZANJA STREET FROM CAMINO CAPISTRANO TO
EL CAMINO REAL
The Traffic Engineer was authorized to post the appropriate signs.
9. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CITY -
OWNED AND CITY -INSTALLED TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONDUIT AND ELECTRICAL
WIRE IN THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL
RAIL AUTHORITY) (600.30)
As set forth in the report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, the
Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Southern California Regional Rail
Authority, allowing the City to place conduit and electrical wire under and along the railroad right-of-
way as part of the Del Obispo Street Interconnect construction, was approved. The Mayor and City
Clerk were authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
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' 10. RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION UPHOLDING APPEAL - HOME OCCUPATION
PERMIT FOR NURSERY LOCATED AT 27401 ORTEGA HIGHWAY (STEVENS)
(460.70)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Planning Director, Resolution No. 93-7-6-2,
setting forth the City Council's July 6, 1993, approval of an appeal of the Planning Commission's
revocation of a home occupation permit for a wholesale nursery located at 27401 Ortega Highway, was
ratified.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. AUTHORIZATION TO ASSESS CHARGES CITY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS (TRACTS 9284 9382 8485 7673 9373/7654 AND CAPISTRANO ROYALE)
(345.20)
Proposal:
Consideration of the proposed annual assessments for the City's Landscape Maintenance Districts.
Written Communication:
Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Public Lands and Facilities, recommending
confirmation of the charges to be assessed in the Landscape Maintenance Districts for Tracts 9284, 9382,
8485, 7673, 9373/7654, and Capistrano Royale.
Nancy Barney, Administrative Assistant, made an oral presentation, describing the process followed for
preparation of the budget for each District and the resulting assessments. She noted that only the
Mission Woods and Mission Springs developments would experience an increase in their assessments
due to increased maintenance required on the maturing trees.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing, and there being
no response, closed the hearing with the right to reopen at any time.
Resolution Confirming Costs:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-8-3-5. CONFIRMING COST REPORT -1993 LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS (TRACTS 9284. 9382, 8485. 76719373/7654, AND
CAPISTRANO ROYALE) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST
REPORT FOR 1993 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS' CHARGES IN
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (TRACTS 9284, 9382, 8485, 7673,
9373/7654, AND CAPISTRANO ROYALE)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Nash, Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution set the following assessments and authorized the County Auditor -Controller to include
the charges on the 1993-94 property tax roll:
$586 per home - Tract 9384 (Seaview)
$250 per home - Tract 9382 (Belford Terrace)
$197 per home - Tract 8485 (Mission Springs)
$188 per home - Tract 7673 (Mission Woods)
$ 60 per home - Tract 9373/7654 (Los Corrales)
$980 per home - Capistrano Royale
2, AUTHORIZATION TO ASSESS CHARGES - 1993 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
40.70
Proposal:
Consideration of proposed charges for the City's 1993 Weed Abatement Program, which will be assessed
to individual property owners on their 1993-94 tax bill.
Written Communication:
(1) Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Public Lands and Facilities, recommending
that assessment charges be approved. The Report noted that letters of notification had been
mailed to all property owners with potential nuisance problems on April 15, 1993. A public
meeting was held on May 20, 1993, to receive objections to the requested abatement. The
abatement work began on May 21, 1993.
(2) Memorandum dated July 29, 1993, form the Director of Public Lands and Facilities, advising
that on July 29, 1993, the owner of Parcel No. 121-254-31 had made payment to the City for
the weed abatement charge and his parcel would be deleted from the list forwarded to the
County Auditor -Controller.
Nancy Barney, Administrative Assistant, made an oral presentation, describing the process which led
to the abatement of 44 properties. She advised that the City will receive a total of $17,510 in revenue
for abatement of private property.
Public Hearing;
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing and there being
no response, closed the hearing with the right to reopen at any time.
Resolution Confirming Costs:
It was moved by Council Member Nash, seconded by Council Member Campbell, that the following
Resolution be adopted:
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' RESOLUTION NO. 93-8-3-6. CONFIRMING; COST REPORT - 1993
WEED ABATEMENT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
THE COST REPORT FOR THE 1993 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Nash, Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATRE, 31776 EL CAMINO REAL_
(PACIFIC BELL BUILDING) (400.20)
Proposal:
Consideration of an amended lease agreement with the South Orange County Community Theatre for
use of the Agency -owned Pacific Bell Building at 31776 EI Camino Real. The amended lease addresses
use impacts not anticipated by the original lease. The amendments to the lease and license agreement
include a requirement for tenant maintenance of the premises and a monthly payment to Stroscher
Ranch for parking on the adjacent lot. The lease term is for a period of one year, ending August 2,
' 1994, with a provision for automatic renewal on a yearly basis.
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Administrative Services, advising that the original
lease with the Theatre was approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency on March 3, 1992. On
August 2, 1988, the City approved a license agreement with Stroscher Ranch for use of the parking lot
adjacent to the Pacific Bell Building. The report advised that Stroscher Ranch wished to obtain funds
from the South Orange County Community Theatre in the amount of $110 per month to cover the
parking lot property tax liability. The proposed license agreement allowed the Agency to use the
parking lot for public parking purposes and granted the Agency the right to sub -license the parking lot
to the South Orange County Community Theatre.
The Director of Administrative Services made an oral presentation, advising that due to the Theatre's
improvements and on-going use, it was necessary to amend the Lease to assure compliance with
applicable City and Fire Codes.
Joint Public Hearin:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Joint Public Hearing, and the
following persons responded:
(1) B. J. Scott, 26422 Brookfield, San Juan Capistrano, Executive Producer for the El Camino Real
Playhouse, expressed appreciation for the facility being made available to the theater group and
advised they intended to make payment for use of the adjacent parking lot.
(2) Tim Bolen, 31103 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 2113, stated the theater group was an asset to the
community, and expressed concern about the financial impacts of requiring them to pay for use
of the adjacent parking lot.
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There being no further response, Mayor Jones closed the Hearing with the right to reopen at any time.
Approval of Amended Lease/License Agreement:
It was moved by Council Member Nash, seconded by Council Member Hausdorfer and unanimously
carried to approve the amended Lease Agreement between the Agency and the South Orange County
Community Theatre for use of the Pacific Bell Building, and the License Agreement between the
Agency and Stroscher Ranch for use of the adjacent parking lot.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:34 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and
reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 8 CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - HOME
WARRANTY PROGRAM (450.80)
Written Communication:
Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Interim Director of Administrative Services, forwarding an
ordinance which would modify the Home Warranty Program so that the City no longer assumes the role
of underwriting and enforcing home warranty. The report advised that the current program has created
a situation of potential liability that is untenable. The modified regulations would require sellers of 4
or more dwelling units to provide evidence of enrollment with a licensed commercial home warranty
provider. The City will maintain a list of approved commercial home warranty providers, and
compliance with the modified regulations would be a condition on any new or modified tentative map.
Mary Laub, Management Assistant II, made an oral report, noting that the program had been initiated
in 1975 to provide high-quality housing in the City. She described the disadvantages the City had
encountered with the program and noted that a commercial home warranty provider could provide
better benefits, such as a lesser cost per unit and a 10 -year warranty period with 100% repayment for
the fust 3 years.
Introduction of Ordinance Amending Home Warranty Program:
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 Hausdorfer, seconded by Council
Member Campbell, that the following Ordinance be introduced:
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 8. CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - HOME
WARRANTY PROGRAM - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 9, OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE - HOME WARRANTY
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Nash, Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
1. PROPOSED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP. PARCEL 3 OF PARCEL MAP 89-313 -
REOUEST FOR WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP PROCESSING AND RELATED FEES.
31600 LOS RIOS STREET (BLANK) (420.70)
Mayor Jones noted he had a potential conflict of interest due to the proximity of this project to his property;
however, he felt the effects were not significant and he would vote on the item.
Written Communication:
Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Planning Director, advising that the owner of Parcel of Parcel
Map 89-313 wished to split the parcel into two generally equal sized lots. The property owner had
requested a waiver from the requirement to process a proposed tentative parcel map, including
associated fees, and a waiver of final map check, and park and recreation fees, totaling $10,880. The
report advised that in 1981 the property owner had entered into an agreement with the City which
required the City to prepare and process a parcel map for the property at 31600 Los Rios Street in lieu
of monetary compensation for dedicating land to construct Lobo Street. In 1990 Tentative Parcel Map
89-313 was approved subdividing the site into 3 residential parcels. Parcel 3 is currently undeveloped.
Staff recommended granting the request to waive tentative parcel map processing and related fees,
denying the request to waive final map check fees totaling $1,200, and approving deferral of $9,680 in
park and recreation fees until issuance of building permits for each lot.
Proper Owner:
Clifford Blank, P. O. Box 867, San Juan Capistrano, 92693.
The Director of Planning made an oral report, noting that the applicant had concurred with the staff
recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution Regarding Request for Waiver of Fees:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Campbell, that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-8-3-7. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF
REQUIREMENT FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP PROCESSING AND
RELATED FEES - PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PARCEL 3 OF
PARCEL MAP 89-313 (BLANK) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING A WAIVER OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP PROCESSING
AND RELATED FEES, DENYING REQUEST TO WAIVE FINAL MAP
CHECK FEES, AND APPROVING DEFERRAL OF PARK AND
RECREATION FEES UNTIL ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR
EACH LOT OF A PROPOSED PARCEL MAP SUBDIVIDING PARCEL
3 OF PARCEL MAP 89-313 INTO TWO LOTS LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOBO STREET (BLANK)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND BLm_DING SERVICES
1. UPDATE ON OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION. KINOSHITA FARM.
PHASE (530.40) (210,30 4 920.30)
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, advising that the site plan
for the Kinoshita Farms Sports Park - Phase I was complete and had been submitted for the
Architectural Control application process. On July 13, 1993, the Environmental Review Board had
issued a Negative Declaration and referred the project to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the
Traffic and Transportation Commission, the Design Review Commission and the Planning Commission.
The preparation of a Request for Proposal for the Community Center (Phase 2 of the Kinoshita Farm
Sports Park) was scheduled to follow the completion of the construction drawings for Phase 1. Staff
is currently working on completion of the construction documents.
Sharon Heider, Open Space Planner, made an oral presentation, advising that the issue of fencing along
Camino del Avion could not be addressed until the planning stages for that phase of the park. She
discussed the possibility of submitting projects at the Northwest Site for funding under the Intermodal
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act program. Two projects had been identified for application: (1)
a beautification of the view corridors along the railroad tracks and Camino Capistrano; and, (2) monies
to acquire other portions of the land in the Open Space Master Plan. Council Member Hausdorfer
offered his assistance in gaining support of the project applications from the Orange County
Transportation Authority.
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Campbell and unanimously
carried to receive and file the status report.
2. APPROVAL OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AMENDMENT - SAN JUAN
CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECT FUNDING (330.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, advising that in response
to Council direction on July 6, 1993, funding had been identified to allow for construction of the San
Juan Creek Neighborhood Park Project and recommending approval of the necessary budget
adjustments.
The Director of Engineering and Building discussed the recommended method by which funding could
be allocated to this project.
Sandie Weaver, 28672 Paseo Bahia, Rancho San Juan, presented a petition containing approximately
55 signatures in opposition to construction of the proposed park until the year 2000. She stated the park
site was used daily in its present condition; the proposed tot lot was unnecessary; maintenance of the
developed park would be an unnecessary cost to the City at this time; and, public parking had not been
included in the proposed park design, making use by anyone other than local residents difficult.
Council Member Hausdorfer advised that the proposed action at this time was strictly for funding
purposes; that no park design had been developed and any design would be required to go before the
Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission and the City Council for approval.
Council Member Vasquez expressed concern that the ultimate design of the park include adequate
parking. The City Manager advised that Council would receive additional information regarding the
parking issue before it was scheduled for further Council review. Mayor Jones concurred with Council
Member Vasquez and stated that this park should not be designed as a landscape feature to the adjacent
neighborhoods.
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Approval of Budget Adiustments:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Campbell and unanimously
carried to approve the following budget adjustments in order to fund construction of the San Juan Creek
Neighborhood Park Project:
a. Appropriate $20,000 in Park and Recreation Funds for the San Juan Creek
Neighborhood Park Project;
b. Reduce the Park and Recreation funds allocated to the Library Park Lot by $20,000;
C. Appropriate $20,000 from the Systems Development Fund balance for the Library
Parking Lot project.
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COUNCELMANIC ITEMS
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (SERRA) (1040.60)
Council Member Vasquez noted regular meetings were being held to iron out policies for
consultants. He stated that the City had written a check to SERRA in the amount of $500,000.
' 1. BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT/BANNER PROGRAM (410.40)
Council Member Vasquez suggested consideration be given to the City working in cooperation with
business groups to create events or attractions at different centers in town on alternating weekends, in
order to draw attention to the businesses and centers in town. He further stated this concept could
work in conjunction with his previous suggestion to relax the banner standards on weekends.
2. SAN JUAN MARKET PLACE (15060)
Mayor Jones advised that the official opening of the Market Place in the Mission was scheduled for
August 5th at 7:00 p.m.
3. COMMUNITY SERVICES WISH LIST (960.10)
Mayor Jones expressed appreciation for the following donations: (a) Weight lifting equipment from
Claudia Morrow and family to the Teen Centers; (b) $350 from the San Juan Seniors to the Youth
Sports program; and, (c) proceeds from the July 4th bean bag toss held by Dr. Francine Fong Simpson
of Ortega Chiropractic.
4. EL TORO MARINE CORPS AIR STATION REUSE (585.10
Mayor Jones noted the amount of communication received regarding the future of the EI Toro Marine
Corps Air Station and suggested the City take a position of the reuse of the site. He advised that Bill
Ramsey would be attending a meeting in EI Toro on August 4th to represent the City on this issue.
Council Member Hausdorfer stated that there was no formal proposal for the reuse of the site; that the
City should formally advise other agencies of the City s position. He further stated that the City should
ask to be represented through the League of California Cities. He stated the south County cities should
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maintain their position of opposition to use of the site for an airport and should ask to participate in
the re -use planning process.
ED SESSION
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:13 p.m. for discussion of litigation per Government Code Section
54956.9: Committee v. City; Negrete v. City I and II; Negrete v. Friess; Hassett v City; labor negotiations per
Government Code Section 54957.6; and, personnel matters per Government Code Section 54957, the City Clerk
being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 11:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMEN'[
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. to the next regular
meeting date of Tuesday, August 17, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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