93-0601_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingJUNE 1, 1993
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 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 Arch Rutherford of the Coast Bible Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gil Jones, Mayor
Collene Campbell, Council Member
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Council Member
Jeff Vasquez, Council Member
ABSENT: Carolyn Nash, Council Member
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.
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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
1. Vendor Regulations (585.10)
Gillian Cannon, 26467 Calle San Luis, cited problems in the Capistrano Villas relating to vending trucks,
illegal vendors on the weekends and a lack of code enforcement. She requested that the Council
investigate ways of controlling the issuance of new business licenses to vending trucks and that some way
be found to control the situation and enforce the regulations in her neighborhood.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Nash, 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 Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Nash
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
a. Adiourned Regular Meetingof f May 4. 1993 - The Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting
of May 4, 1993, were approved as submitted.
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b. Regular Meetingof f May 4. 1993 - The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1993, were
approved as submitted.
2. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES
a. Adiourned Regular Meeting of May 4. 1993 - The Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting
of May 4, 1993, were approved as submitted.
b. Regular Meetingof f May 4. 1993 - The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1993, were
approved as submitted.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF APRIL 30 AND MAY 21. 1993 (300.30)
The List of Demands dated April 30, 1993, in the total amount of $1,538,394.21, and the List of
Demands dated May 21, 1993, in the total amount of $2,392,410.43 were received and filed.
4. AMENDMENT NO.2 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT D80-043 (DESIGN) - CAMINO
CAPISTRANO BRIDGE WIDENING AT SAN JUAN CREEK (COUNTY OF ORANGE)
(600.50)
As set forth in the Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building,
Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement D80-043 (Design) with the County of Orange was
approved for the widening of the Camino Capistrano Bridge at San Juan Creek. The Mayor was
authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
5. RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 92-01 (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY/FORSTER FAMILY
TRUST) (460.70)
As set forth in the Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Planning Director, the following Resolution was
adopted setting forth the City Council's May 18, 1993 findings, which upheld the appeal and denied a
Conditional Use Permit for a recreational storage facility located at 25232 Camino Del Avion:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-6-1-1. UPHOLDING APPEAL OF PLANNIN
COMMISSIONAPPROVAL- FORSTER RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE
FACILITY/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-1 (FORSTER FAMILY
TRUST/CULBERTSON) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THEAPPEAL
AND REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION OF MARCH 23, 1993, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-1
FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY FOR ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL 121-090-50, LOCATED AT 25232 CAMINO DEL AVION (FORSTER
FAMILY TRUST/CULBERTSON)
6. RATIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND
MUTUAL GENERAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS - OLIVER McM_ILLAN DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT��
As set forth in the Report dated June 1, 1993, from the City Manager, the following Resolution was
adopted approving the termination of the Disposition and Development Agreement with Oliver
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McMillan Capistrano I, Ltd. with regard to their involvement in the development of the Historic Town
Center project:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-6-1-2. APPROVING TERMINATION OF DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OLIVER McMILLAN
CAPISTRANO I. LTD. (HISTORIC TOWN CENTER) -A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITHIN THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO OLIVER McMILLAN
CAPISTRANO I, LTD. (HISTORIC TOWN CENTER)
The May 18, 1993, action taken following Closed Session to approve the Settlement Agreement and
Mutual General Release of All Claims, in the amount of $137,500, was ratified.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. REQUEST FOR A 24 -MONTH TIME EXTENSION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
89-435 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIA
ESCOLAR (RESCO) (420.70)
This Hearing was taken out of order from the Agenda.
Proposal:
Consideration of a request for a 24 -month time extension for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 89-435 for
a 20 -parcel subdivision of approximately 15 acres generally located east of Rancho Viejo Road and 180
feet south of Via Escolar.
Applicant:
Ronald Soldering
RESCO Development
23052 Alcalde, Suite B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Planning Director, recommending that the public hearing be
continued to the meeting of June 15, 1993, to allow staff to research the effects of the future realignment
of Rancho Viejo Road on this subdivision. The Report further recommended that, should the Council
decide to vote on the matter, a two-year extension be approved, subject to all previous conditions and
an additional condition requiring that the applicant establish a Traffic Management Association prior
to approval of the final map.
Continuation of Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing, and there being
no response, it was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, and
unanimously carried that the public hearing be continued to June 15, 1993, to allow staff to research the
effects of the future realignment of Rancho Viejo Road on this subdivision.
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2. APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION ACTION OF FEBRUARY 3. 1993,
DELETING PROPOSED SIGNAGE FROM THE WEST ELEVATION OF THE CAR
DEALERSHIP BUILDING AT THE PRICE CLUB PLAZA LOCATED AT 33949
DOHENY PARK ROAD, ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 87-1 (THE PRICE COMPANY/
WESELOH FORD DEALERSHIP) (410.60) (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 6. 1993)
Proposal:
Consideration of an appeal of the Design Review Commission's action of February 3, 1993, which
required that all signage from the west side of the building for the Weseloh Ford dealership be deleted.
The Design Review Commission based its action on the signs not providing useful identification to
motorists on adjacent streets or patrons of the Price Club Center and not being consistent with the
intent of the Municipal Code to limit sign proliferation in the City. The public hearing was continued
from the meeting of April 6, 1993, at the request of the appellant.
Appellant:
The Price Company
P.O. Box 85466
San Diego, CA 92186-5466
Written Communication:
(1) Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Planning Director, recommending that the appeal be
denied and the Design Review Commission's action confirmed based on the signs' inconsistency
with the Community Design Element of the General Plan, noncompliance with provisions of
the Sign Ordinance, and inconsistency with general design considerations.
(2) Letter dated June 1, 1993, from Marj Baumgartner, President, San Juan Beautiful, Inc., P. O.
Box 1381, San Juan Capistrano, 92693, supporting the Design Review Commission action.
Exhibits were on display, and Mr. Tomlinson made an oral presentation, noting that the Design Review
Commission had felt the signs were inappropriate and would not provide useful identification.
Public Hearing:
'Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing, and the following
persons responded:
(1) Lois Miller, Vice President of Planning, the Price Company, 4241 Jutland Drive, San Diego,
spoke in support of the appeal, noting the additional revenue and jobs that would be brought
into the City.
(2) Randall Boone, Randall Boone Sign and Lighting, 34342 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point,
spoke in support of the appeal and advised the sign had been proposed on the back wall for
viewing from Stonehill Drive. He stated the signs fit within the City guidelines and did not
create a visual blight; and, that agreement had been reached to remove the service signs from
the back of the building.
(3) Ben Weseloh, Weseloh Honda, 32881 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, spoke in
support of the appeal based on the need for identification for the two proposed new
dealerships. Mr. Weseloh and Mr. Boone presented a new proposal to place the signs on the
north side of the building facing the mobile home park to provide more visibility from Stonehill
Drive. In response to Mayor Jones, Mr. Tomlinson advised that signage on the north side was
a new proposal and had not been reviewed by the Design Review Commission. In response
to Council Member Hausdorfer, Mr. Tomlinson advised that there were approved signs for the
project facing Camino Capistrano.
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(4) Cash Sully, President of the Homeowners Association, Villa San Juan Mobile Home Park,
33831 Camino Capistrano, stated the residents had not objection to placement of the signs on
the rear of the building, but would object to signs facing the mobile home park. Council
Member Hausdorfer clarified that the Council was not acting on the suggestion to locate the
signage on the north wall.
(5) Tammy Felin, 32142 Via de Oliva, San Juan Capistrano, advised she was employed by Mr.
Weseloh at Hacienda Ford. She stated that the dealership would benefit the community and
bring in needed revenue and jobs.
There being no further input, the hearing was declared closed with the right to reopen at any time.
Council Discussion:
Mr. Tomlinson noted receipt of a letter from San Juan Beautiful, opposing the proposed signs and
supporting the Design Review Commission action. Council Member Hausdorfer stated he would not
support the appeal because it was not consistent with the City's sign program; did not practically
promote that location and did little to enhance identification of the dealership. Council Member
Vasquez concurred and stated that the signs were not a good directional tool due to the distance
between Stonehill Drive and the dealership.
Adoption of Resolution Denying the Appeal of the Design Review Commission's Action:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-6-1-3. DENYING APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW
COMMISSION ACTION - DELETION OF CERTAIN ON-SITE SIGNS,
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 87-1 (THE PRICE COMPANY/WESELOH CAR
DEALERSHIP) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION ACTION OF FEBRUARY 3, 1993,
REQUIRING THE DELETION OF THE PROPOSED SIGNS FOR THE WEST
SIDE OF THE WESELOH FORD DEALERSHIP AT 33949 DOHENY PARK
ROAD/ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 87-1 (THE PRICE COMPANY/
WESELOH CAR DEALERSHIP)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Nash
2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF APRIL 27. 1993. DENYING OFF -
ITE SIGN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CAMINO
CAPISTRANO AND STONEHILL DRIVE. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 87-1 (THE
PRICE COMPANY) (410.60)
Pr000sal:
Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's action of April 27, 1993, which denied a
request for exceptions to the Sign Ordinance to permit: 1) an off-site sign, which is prohibited, to
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identify the two new car dealerships approved in the Price Club Center; 2) an 8'6" tall sign where 6 feet
is permitted; 3) sign copy area of 108 square feet where 60 feet is permitted; 4) internal illumination
where external illumination is permitted; 5) inclusion of a time and temperature unit with mechanical
movement, which is prohibited; and 6) a flag pole, which is prohibited as an attention -getting device for
a commercial use. The sign is proposed to be located on the hill at the southwest corner of Stonehill
Road and Camino Capistrano.
Appellant:
The Price Company
P.O. Box 85466
San Diego, CA 92186-5466
Written Communication:
(1) Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Planning Director, recommending that the Planning
Commission's action be upheld based on inconsistencies with requirements for granting
exceptions to the Sign Ordinance and the importance of information regarding a photographic
exhibit that was not distributed to the Planning Commission at its April 27 meeting. The
Report also forwarded conditions recommended by the Planning Commission should the
Council consider approval of an off-site sign.
(2) Letter dated June 1, 1993, from Marj Baumgartner, President, San Juan Beautiful, Inc., P. O.
Box 1381, San Juan Capistrano, 92693, supporting the Planning Commission action.
(3) Letter dated June 1, 1993, from Ben Weseloh, Weseloh Honda, 32881 Camino Capistrano, San
Juan Capistrano 92675, responding to the conclusions and recommendations in the June 1, 1993,
staff report.
Exhibits were on display, and Mr. Tomlinson described each of the requested exceptions. He stated that
the off-site sign could merit some attention, but the number of exceptions requested resulted in the
proposal far exceeding Municipal Code requirements.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing, and the following
persons responded:
(1) Phillip Schwartze, representing the Weseloh Group, 27132-B Paseo Espada, San Juan
Capistrano 92675, discussed issues identified in Mr. Weseloh's June 1st letter. He advised the
purpose of the proposed off-site sign was to provide freeway visibility for two new auto
dealerships. He stated the proposed sign would benefit all businesses in the Plaza by increasing
the consumer traffic to that area. He felt that the sign application and situation were unique;
that this type of situation was not addressed in the Code, and that the sign would not set a
precedent. He described the proposed sign, noting that the two automobile dealerships would
require separate identification; the location and size of the sign would provide visibility from
the north and the south; the time and temperature feature would provide a public service to
commuters which Mr. Weseloh felt was essential. He further stated that if the sign was
approved the hill where it was located would be landscaped and maintained.
(2) Grace Wier, Federal Signs, 3210 Croddy Way, Santa Ana, noted that through field observations,
it had been determined that in order to be read from the freeway, 24 -inch -high letters were the
absolute minimum size. She described the proposed lighting, which included internal
illumination provided by 800 mili-amp fluorescent tubes and external illumination provided by
500 watt quartz lights. She stated the proposed sign would conform to the sign regulations.
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Mr. Schwartze again reviewed the exceptions, noting that in the original report to the Planning
Commission, staff had supported the concept of a sign in an off-site location. He stated he was
not sure how they could meet the sign area requirements. He stated that the time and
temperature unit was an attention -getting device and a service to commuters; that the flagpole
was to display the flag. He advised that the proposed sign was within a few inches of the
allowed 6 -foot height limit and their proposed height was necessary for visibility from the
freeway. He stated that they felt the combination of external and internal illumination would
produce the best looking sign possible.
(3) Ben Weseloh, Weseloh Honda, 32881 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, applicant,
stated that the former City Manager had suggested placing an off-site sign on the knoll. He
advised that in order to obtain freeway visibility from the Price Club Plaza property they would
have needed a 120 -foot -high pole sign. He emphasized that to be successful at their proposed
location the freeway identification was necessary. He advised that the second dealership had
not yet been approved and was awaiting the outcome of this sign proposal. He stated that the
time and temperature unit was a public service.
(4) Dale Macatee, General Manager of Weseloh Honda, 3308 Grande Vista, San Clemente, advised
he had been an employee of Mr. Weseloh for 17 years. He also stated the former City
Manager had directed them to the proposed off-site sign location. He stated that the second
franchise at the Price Club Plaza location would not occur without freeway signage.
(5) Stan Kensic, 31212 Belford Drive, San Juan Capistrano, spoke in opposition to the proposed
sign due to the uniqueness of San Juan Capistrano and the need to maintain the City's beauty.
He felt the sign would be precedent -setting and that the business would succeed based on its
reputation.
(6) Bill Tally, General Manager of Hacienda Ford in San Clemente, 1497 Gold Rush Way,
Oceanside, advised that the dealership wished to move to San Juan Capistrano; however, that
move depended on the signage.
(7) Jack Devito, 28541 Paseo Diana, San Juan Capistrano, stated he had no objections to locating
the proposed sign on the hill. He noted the length of time the subject building in the Price
Club Plaza has been vacant and the resulting appearance; that it was time for improvements
there.
There being no further input, the hearing was declared closed with the right to reopen at any time.
Council Discussion:
Council Member Hausdorfer stated he could not support the sign in its current configuration and as
• proposed. He stated the off-site location was City -owned property and it was incumbent on the Council
to consider that, as well as trying to help promote business in the Price Club Center. He cited the need
to maintain a balance and felt this sign proposal overstepped that balance. He stated that if the
applicant was willing to compromise on the specific design of that sign he would support an off-site
location and would be agreeable to reconsidering a sign that met the Municipal Code sign guidelines.
Council Member Vasquez concurred and felt this sign would be precedent -setting because it exceeded
what had been approved for other businesses. Council Member Campbell acknowledged the uniqueness
of the situation and cited her understanding of their need; however, she felt that a compromise was
necessary and could be reached. Mayor Jones stated he could not approve a monument sign on that
hill that was not some kind of monument to the City or a welcome to visitors.
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Adoption of Resolution Denvine the Appeal of the Planning Commission's Action:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-6-1-4. DENYING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
ACTION - EXCEPTIONS TO PERMIT FOR OFF-SITE SIGNS. _
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 87-1 (THE PRICE COMPANY/WESELOH CAR
DEALERSHIP) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION OF APRIL 27, 1993, DENYING SIX
EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 9-3.603 (SIGNS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR
THE PROJECT LOCATED ON THE CREST OF THE HILL AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STONEHILL DRIVE AND CAMINO CAPISTRANO
(THE PRICE COMPANY/WESELOH CAR DEALERSHIP)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Nash
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:25 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and
reconvened at 8:26 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES.
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 (COUNTY OF ORANGE) (600.50)
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from Jennifer Murray, Senior Management Assistant, recommending that
the contract with the County for animal control and shelter services be renewed for a one-year period.
The contract cost was estimated at $35,551, a reduction of approximately 8% from the previous year.
The estimated net cost to the City for these services would be approximately $25,503 because of previous
credits due to the City. Two new features of the contract would allow individual cities to extend animal
shelter care days beyond that which is customary and would allow the flexibility to customize the
language to accommodate differing views on cat licensing.
Approval of Agreement with County for Animal Control Services:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, and unanimously
carried that the Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the County be approved for
the one-year period beginning July 1, 1993, to June 30, 1994, for an estimated amount of $35,551. The
Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
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2. PROMISSORY NOTE WITH SWALLOW'S FOUNDATION FOR ACQUISITION OF
HISTORIC COMBS HOUSE (910.50)
Mayor Jones and Council Member Vasquez noted they would abstain from voting of this item due to a potential
conflict of interest resulting from the proximity of their residence to this property. Mayor pro tem Campbell
presided.
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from the City Manager, recommending that a Promissory Note for an
interest-bearing loan in the amount of $35,000 be approved, subject to terms, to assist the Foundation
in acquiring and rehabilitating the Combs' House. The Foundation's original request for a one-year,
interest-free loan was denied by the Council at the meeting of April 20, 1993.
Item Continued to June 15, 1993:
Due to a lack of quorum, Mayor pro tem Campbell directed that consideration of this item be continued
to the Council meeting of June 15, 1993.
1. REQUEST TO REPLACE NBI COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE (370.30)
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Interim Director of Administrative Services, recommending that
the City's NBI word processing system be replaced with personal computers to accommodate stand-
alone operations and, ultimately, Citywide networking, at a cost of $30,000.
Approval to Replace the City's NBI Word Processing System:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, and unanimously
carried that the City's NBI word processing system be replaced with new hardware and software for
personal computers. An appropriation in the amount of $30,000 was approved from the Facilities
Operation Fund reserve to Account No. 16-65400-4451.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
1. INITIATION
OF A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE
THE PRESENT
LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF JUNIPERO
SERRA AND
CAMINO CAPISTRANO
(PUEBLO
SERRA)_(440.255)
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Planning Director, forwarding a request by Lloyd E. Ross,
President of Saffell & McAdam, Inc., to initiate a General Plan Amendment to review the merits of
changing the present land use designation for property located at the southeast corner of Junipero Serra
and Camino Capistrano from Neighborhood Commercial and Residential to Community Commercial,
Staff recommended that the study of the applicability of the current General Plan designations be
initiated because of the number of changes that have occurred to the property and the immediate
surrounding area.
Mr. Tomlinson made an oral presentation, advising that the Land Use Element may be revised as new
information becomes available. He noted that staff concurred with the request because of changes in
the basic land use pattern, intensity, and circulation. He further noted that initiation of the Study did
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not imply endorsement of the project, but would only provide an opportunity to examine changes that
had taken place.
David Pittman, representing Saffell & McAdam, Inc., 2400 East Katella, Anaheim, advised of their
support of the staff recommendation and noted they understood that Council was not endorsing their
project. He categorized the project as a community shopping center primarily based for the community. _
He advised that they were working to obtain support of the neighboring residential areas.
Council Member Hausdorfer emphasized the need to be sensitive to the residents. Mayor Jones and
Council Member Vasquez concurred in the need to be sensitive to the aesthetics and view impacts of
any proposed project. Council Member Vasquez suggested consideration be given to the impacts on
established businesses from additional commercial space.
Adoption of Resolution Initiating a General Plan Amendment Study:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Nash, that the following
Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-6-1-5. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
93-2 - PUEBLO SERRA PLANNED COMMUNITY - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 93-2, A
PROPOSED CHANGE IN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA
KNOWN AS PUEBLO SERRA PLANNED COMMUNITY
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Nash
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND BUILDING SERVICES
PLANS. SPECIFICATIONS. AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS - SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO RAILROAD PASSENGER LOADING AND WAITING PLATFORM.
SOUTH (600.30)
Mayor Jones and Council Member Vasquez noted they would abstain from voting of this item due to a potential
conflict of interest resulting from the proximity of their residence to this property. Mayor pro tem Campbell
presided.
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, recommending that the plans
and specifications for the Railroad Passenger Loading and Waiting Platform south of Verdugo Street
be approved and that staff be authorized to receive bids.
Item Continued to June 15, 1993:
Due to a lack of quorum, Mayor pro tem Campbell directed that consideration of this item be continued
to the Council meeting of June 15, 1993.
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2. 1993-94 SOUTH EAST REGIONAL RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BUDGET (SERRA)
30.50
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from the Director of Engineering and Building, recommending that the 1993-
94 SERRA budget be approved and the City's proportionate share adopted. The report noted that the
City's proportionate share was 5.8% below the previous year.
Approval of SERRA Budget and Adoption of City's Share:
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, and unanimously
carried that:
(1) The 1993-94 SERRA budget in the amount of $4,568,420 be approved; and
(2) The City's proportionate share in the amount of $1,431,080 be adopted for allocation of $10,310
to the SERRA General Fund (administrative functions); $1,158,780 to Project Committee 2
(operation and maintenance of plant facilities); $163,700 to Project Committee 2R
(rehabilitation and capital projects); $62,750 to Project Committee 5 (operation and
maintenance of the ocean outfall); and, $35,540 to Pretreatment Program (provision of
pretreatment services).
1. APPROVING AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - REDUCTION
OF OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS (ADOPTION) (420.30)
Written Communication:
Report dated June 1, 1993, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was introduced at the
meeting of May 18, 1993, 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 Vasquez, seconded by Council
Member Campbell, that the following Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 730. REDUCING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN
THE PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONE DISTRICT - AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE
9, ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 3, TABLE 3-1 OF SECTION 9-3.424 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONE DISTRICT FROM 40% TO
30%
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hausdorfer, Campbell, Vasquez
and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Nash
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COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (800.50)
Council Member Campbell advised she had attended a Corridor meeting this date and felt
communication with the City was improving.
b. League of California Cities (140.20
Council Member Hausdorfer advised he would not be able to attend the next meeting
scheduled for June 10th and requested the Mayor attend on his behalf to vote on City Selection
Committee items.
d. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (SERRA) (104060)
Council Member Vasquez pointed out the 5.8% reduction in costs from the previous fiscal year.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. Kinoshita Farm Equipment Disposal (380.50)
Mayor Jones noted that various pieces of equipment had been moved from the Kinoshita Farms to the
Los Rios area along Paseo Adelanto and requested information relative to its sale and removal from
the area.
2. Prima Deshecha Landfill Trash Importation (810.50)
Mayor Jones advised that San Clemente City Council had endorsed the County's proposal to approve
the importation of trash from the County's of Los Angeles and San Diego to the Prima Deshecha
Landfill. There was a consensus that a letter would be prepared for the Mayor's signature requesting
reconsideration of their position.
3. Community Services Programs/San Juan Task Force (585.10/130.30)
Mayor Jones commended Community Services staff for their participation in the May 22, 1993, seminar
entitled "A Day in May", which was a prejudice reduction and cultural awareness seminar. The seminar
was organized by the South County Adults for Youth Coalition and individuals from San Juan
Capistrano who were financially sponsored by the San Juan Task Force. He felt that San Juan
Capistrano's Community Services programs appear to be helping the City stay a step ahead of gang
problem. He suggested consideration be given to supporting the Laguna Beach Superintendent of
School's opposition to pornography and violence in films.
4. Retention of Council Meeting Tapes (160.60)
Council Member Vasquez suggested consideration be given to revising the current policy with regard
to retaining the audio tapes of Council meetings and extending the time for retention to four years.
There was a consensus that a report be prepared.
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CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:55 p.m. for discussion of the following matters: Litigation per
Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Shell Oil v State Board of Equalization; Chevron Oil v State Board of
Equalization; Mobile Oil v State Board of Equalization; Union Oil v State Board of Equalization; Ne$rete v City;
and, McLaughlin v Cit ,the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to the next meeting
date of Tuesday, June 8, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. at the San Juan Hot Springs Dance Hall to conduct a joint public
hearing with the Community Redevelopment Agency regarding the Fiscal Year 1993-98 budget.
Respectfully submitted,
CHERYL JOUMONXITY CLERK
ATTEST:
GIL JON 6R
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