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92-0505_CC_Minutes_Regular Meetingt 263 MAY 5, 1992 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 Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman Jerry Harris, Councilman Gary L. Hausdorfer, Councilman Jeff Vasquez, Councilman ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Richard K. Denhalter, City Attorney; Cheryl Johnson, City Clerk, George Scarborough, Assistant City Manager; David Bentz, Director of Administrative Services; William M. Huber, Director of Engineering and Building Services; Dick Bobertz, Land Use Manager; Ronald C. Sievers, Director of Public Lands and Facilities; Nancy Bernardi, Recording Secretary. MINUTES Regular Meeting of April 21. 1992: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 21, 1992, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Harris, Hausdorfer, Vasquez, and Mayor Jones NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, and unanimously carried that all Ordinances be read by title only. -1- 5/5/92 A 4 - PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SATURDAY MAY 9 1992 AS "FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY" (610.401 Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the City Clerk, forwarding the Proclamation. Approval and Presentation of Proclamation: Mayor Jones presented the Proclamation to Firefighter Craig Casey. 2. TIMES MIRROR CABLE TELEVISION PRESENTATION OF DIMENSION CABLE SERVICES VIDEO HIGHLIGHTING SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (1000.10) Council viewed a video presented by Leo Brennan, Vice President and General Manager of Times Mirror Cable Television. Mr. Brennan advised the video had been entered into a national Arts and Video competition. The theme of the competition was "Local Heroes," and the video focused on City historian, Pamela Gibson. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) 1. HISTORIC TOWN CENTER (400.20) Mike Darnold, 26022 Avenida Mariposa, on behalf of Dan Huss, president of the Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Chamber's Board of Directors, at its meeting of May 4, 1992, unanimously approved the formation of a committee to review the current status of the Historic Town Center. The commit- tee intends to present its recommendations to the City Council at a meeting in June 1992. HISTORIC TOWN CENTER PARK FOUNDATION (920.40) Anita Adkisson, 31211 Calle Del Campo, requested a status report regarding the foundation which was previously formed to fund a park in the Historic Town Center. Staff was directed to respond to Ms. Adkisson. 3. MINI PARK CLEAN-UP DAY (920.40) Marj Baumgartner, 26852 Canyon Crest, president of San Juan Beautiful, announced that a volunteer clean-up day will be held on May 9, 1992, from 8 a.m. to 1 P.M. to help clean up the mini -park located on Camino Capistrano. OVERCROWDING (450.40) Bill Erickson, 30622 Calle Chueca, requested assistance from the City in alleviating overcrowding and behavioral problems -2- 5/5/92 " 26.5 at the townhouse unit adjacent to his residence. Mr. Scarborough stated that each time Code Enforcement responded to Mr. Erickson's calls, the number of persons living at the unit did not appear to exceed building regulations. Lt. Martini of the Sheriff's Department stated that the Sheriff's Department responded 27 times to Mr. Erickson's calls over the past year, and each time no criminal activity was found. He felt that the recurring problems are between the neighbors and the harassment is not criminal in nature. Councilman Harris requested that Code Enforcement investigate possible overcrowding at this unit this week and report back to the City Council as to whether or not any actions were warranted and why. He also requested that staff provide a memo to the Council regarding the status of the City's efforts to prevent overcrowded conditions in the City. Councilman Hausdorfer encouraged staff to do everything legally possible to assist Mr. Erickson with his concerns. 5. INVENTORY OF HISTORIC LANDMARKS (910.40) Marilyn Thorpe, 27952 Calle Santa Ynez, member of the Cultural Heritage Commission, requested that the Ferris Kelly block of commercial buildings and the Jose Yorba Craftsman Bungalow (Love House) be transferred from the City's Build- ings of Distinction list to the Inventory of Historic Buildings as historic landmark designations to ensure their preservation and protection. She suggested that uses for the structures could include a restaurant or other commercial uses. Staff was directed to schedule this item for Council review and to provide an evaluation of the advantages and disadvan- tages of changing the buildings' designations with respect to the future sale of these properties by the CRA. 6. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION (585.10) Joanne de Guevara, 26482 Calle San Francisco (Capistrano Villas No. 2), requested the reinstatement of the Neighbor- hood Preservation Program in conjunction with the work of Nibardo Gomez. Mr. Scarborough stated that the program was not discontinued and that he would provide a report to the Council and meet with Ms. de Guevara. Councilman Friess noted that the City's Neighborhood Preservation Program has been hailed by the County Housing Task Force as a positive example of what can be accomplished in a community to resolve problems. He encouraged staff to continue their efforts with this program. -3- 5/5/92 7. SAN JUAN MARKET PLACE (150.60) Mike Darnold, 26022 Avenida Mariposa, on behalf of San Juan Market Place, provided a progress report on the first event scheduled for Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. 8. APPEAL OF LIBRARY PARKING LOT DESIGN (410.50) Patrick Crowley, appellant, stated that he had collected 60 signatures in opposition to the new parking lot for the City library located at the corner of E1 Camino Real and E1 Horno Street. He requested that the lot be reduced in scale, that the number of parking spaces be reduced by half, that an archeologist be present during any excavation because of the site's possible historic significance and, that the drainage channel be located underground. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Harris, that the staff recommendations be accepted for the following items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Harris, Hausdorfer, Vasquez, and Mayor Jones NOES: None ABSENT: None RECEIVE AND FILE CASH BALANCES BY FUND FOR MARCH 1992 (330.50) The City Treasurer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the month of March 1992, was ordered received and filed. REPORT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION ACTIONS (910.60) The Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Senior Management Assistant, regarding actions taken at the meeting of April 28, 1992, was ordered received and filed. 3. _REPORT OF EQUESTRIAN AND RECREATION TRAILS COMMISSION ACTIONS (930.40) The Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Community Services, regarding actions taken at the meeting of April 13, 1992, was ordered received and filed. -4- 5/5/92 � 267 4. REPORT OF LOS RIOS REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS (400.50) The Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Planning Services, regarding actions taken at the meeting of April 23, 1992, was ordered received and filed. 5. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (920.20) The Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Community Services, regarding actions taken at the meeting of April 20, 1992, was ordered received and filed. 6. RESOLUTION. EL HORNO (LIBRARY) PARKING LOT - ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT FROM THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE SLOT 4. TRACT 808) (670.50) As set forth in the Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Engineering and Building, the following Resolu- tion was adopted accepting the storm drain easement from the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange for drainage from the proposed parking lot across Lot 4 of Tract 808: RESOLUTION NO. 92-5-5-1. ACCEPTING STORM DRAIN EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4, TRACT 808 - ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE (PROPOSED EL HORNO LIBRARY PARKING LOT) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 4, TRACT 808 FOR PROPOSED EL HORNO LIBRARY PARKING LOT (ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE) The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the quitclaim, and the City Clerk was directed to record the document with the County Recorder. 7. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR INDEMNITY (JACK SWALLOWS) (170.10) The claim for indemnity received by the City on April 8, 1992, from Peter B. Zell of Stockdale, Peckham & Werner, attorney on behalf of Jack Swallows, for any judgment which might be rendered against Mr. Swallows in a lawsuit for damage to properties caused by the failure of his slope, was denied, as set forth in the Report dated May 5, 1992, from the City Attorney. 8. DENIAL OF CLAIM - PERSONAL PROPERTY (JAMES GREEN) (170.10 The claim received by the City on April 16, 1992, from James Green, in the amount of $150, for loss of personal property as a result of the closure of E1 Horno Street for the Swallows Day Parade, was denied, as set forth in the Report dated May 5, 1992, from the City Attorney. -5- 5/5/92 The following item on the Consent Calendar was considered separately, as requested by Councilman Vasquez. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF APRIL 30. 1992 (300.30) Councilman Vasquez stated he would not vote to approve Warrant No. 37252 in the amount of $8,266.30 to Graham & James and Warrant No. 37329 in the amount of $35,681.07 to Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth. He stated concerns regarding expenditures to date and future expenditures on the lawsuit, Committee to Restore Integrity vs. City. He cited concerns regarding expenditures for services provided by James and Graham and the total obligation the City may incur and, requested that the City Attorney review whether the appropriate steps were taken in hiring Graham & James. He cited further concerns that the Council had not investigated whether the allegations in the lawsuit from the Committee were true and felt the Council had a duty to investigate the issues. Councilman Hausdorfer stated that Council had been in the process of answering some of the allegations that the majority of the Council had agreed needed to be decided in this matter. He further stated that the City had not initiated the lawsuit, had not encouraged it to continue and would not pursue it if it was not necessary. He stated Councilman Vasquez had a position of support for the Committee. Councilman Vasquez stated he was not supporting the Committee but merely that enough money had been spent on this issue. He further stated that the City had had an opportunity to settle the matter and he felt the settlement had been reasonable. The List of Demands dated April 30, 1992, in the total amount of $3,201,274.23 was ordered received and filed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. INTENT TO VACATE EQUESTRIAN/HIKING TRAIL WITHIN THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: 31531, 31540, AND 31541 PEPPERTREE BEND (WISH/ MOORE/CHOU) (670.50) Councilman Hausdorfer abstained from participation on this item and left the Council Chamber due to a possible conflict of interest. - Proposal: Consideration of requests to abandon an equestrian/hiking trail easement within the Chou property at 31540 Peppertree Bend and to quitclaim irrevocable offers for equestrian/hiking trail purposes within the Wish property at 31531 Peppertree Bend and the Moore property at 31541 Peppertree bend. Messrs. Wish, Moore, and Chou have -6- 5/5/92 P" 26A contributed a total of $15,000, $5,000 each, toward the development of the Shea trail. The hearing was set by Council action on April 7, 1992. Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Engineering and Building, recommending that the easement be vacated, the irrevocable offers quitclaimed, and the $15,000 contribution from the three property owners accepted. The Director of Engineering and Building made an oral presentation. Councilman Harris expressed concern that the City could lose its access to the ridgeline trail once the Wish -Moore easement was abandoned if the temporary alternate trail through the Shea property was later removed. Mr. Huber stated that when Shea Homes eventually develops its property, the equestrian trail may become a permanent alignment through negotiations with the City. Councilman Friess stated that the costs in retaining the easement would not be warranted in that there are existing structures in the path of the trail. He suggested that the City continue to discuss the dedication of a permanent easement with Shea Homes. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Jones opened the Public Hearing, and the following persons respon- ded: (1) John Marsden, Via Inez, expressed concern that trails in the City are not being sufficiently expanded and requested assurance that the subject trail would be made permanent for access to the ridgeline and the Peppertree Bend Trail. Mr. Sievers noted that the subject vacation would have no impact on the accessibility to the Peppertree Bend portion of the trail system and noted physically problems with construction of the trail as currently dedicated. (2) Elaine Scott, Mission Viejo, stated that she boards horses in the City. She expressed concern that the Shea Trail would eventually be deleted and inquired about its future accessibility. Mr. Sievers advised that two thirds of the trail has been cleared, with minor grading and fencing left to be done. He felt that the trail would be accessible by mid-July 1992. -7- 5/5/92 270 There being no further input, the hearing was declared closed with the right to reopen at any time. Mr. Julian noted that the City could use its power of eminent domain in negotiations with Shea Homes to ensure that the trail becomes a permanent easement. He felt that Shea Homes would be receptive to keeping the trail and would cooperate with the City and the County. Approval to Vacate Easement and Quitclaim Irrevocable Offers: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Mayor Jones, that the following Resolution be adopted vacating the Chou easement and quitclaiming the irrevocable offers of Wish/ Moore: RESOLUTION NO 92-5-5-2, VACATION OF EQUESTRIAN/ HIKING TRAIL EASEMENT (CHOU) AND QUITCLAIM OF IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR EQUESTRIAN/ HIKING TRAIL PURPOSES (WISH AND MOORE) - A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, VACATING THE EASEMENT FOR HIKING/EQUESTRIAN TRAIL PURPOSES WITHIN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 121-070-61 (31540 PEPPERTREE BEND/CHOU) AND QUITCLAIMING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFERS FOR HIKING AND EQUESTRIAN TRAIL PURPOSES WITHIN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 121-090-09 (31531 PEPPERTREE BEND/WISH) AND ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 121-090-12 AND -20 (31541 PEPPERTREE BEND/MOORE) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Harris, Vasquez, and Mayor Jones NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Councilman Hausdorfer The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the Resolution and vacation/quitclaim documents on behalf of the City, and the City Clerk was directed to forward the docu- ments to the County Recorder. Acceptance of Contributions: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Mayor Jones, and unanimously carried that the $15,000 contribution from Messrs. Wish, Moore, and Chou ($5,000 each) be accepted for the trail relocation. Councilman Hausdorfer returned to the Council Chamber. -8- 5/5/92 2'71 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 APPROVAL OF CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (HENNING) (600.30) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Management Assistant I, recommending that the City contract with Edward Henning & Associates in the amount of $10,000 to continue program development services for the housing rehabilitation programs through the use of Year 17 Community Development Block Grant funds. Julia Kimminau, Management Assistant I, gave an oral presen- tation. Approval of Consulting Services Actreement: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that the Agreement for Consulting Services be approved with Edward Henning & Associates in the amount of $10,000 for Project Development of Year 17 Community Development Block Grant Contract C41048. 2. AMENDMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT - PATROL VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEM (COUNTY OF ORANGE) (600.50) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Assistant City Manager, recommending that the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the County Sheriff's Department be amended to implement patrol video systems in San Juan Capistrano patrol units, beginning May 1992. Costs for the systems would be spread over the 1992-93 and 1993-94 fiscal year budgets. Lt. Martini of the Sheriff's Department noted the features and benefits of the systems, including reduced court time, superior visual evidence, reduced costs for overtime, protection against civil liability, prevention of lawsuits, and use as a training tool. Adoption of Fourth Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement: It was moved by Councilman Harris, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City and the County of Orange be -9- 5/5/92 272 adopted, providing for the implementation of patrol video systems in San Juan Capistrano patrol units at a cost of $37,817. 2. BUDGET TRANSFER REQUEST - UNBUDGETED EXPENSES RELATED TO STORM DAMAGE AND SLOPE FAILURE (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS AND FACILITIES) (330.20) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Assistant City Manager, recommending that $12,000 of City Reserve Funds be trans- ferred into the Public Lands and Facilities 1991-92 Operating Budget to cover unanticipated expenditures. These expendi- tures resulted from the Public Lands and Facilities Depart- ment providing emergency response and support for the Calle Lucana landslide and protection and cleanup in various areas of the City after recent extensive rains. Authorization of Transfer of Funds: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that the transfer of City Reserve Funds in the amount of $12,000 be authorized into the Public Lands and Facilities 1991-92 Operating Budget to cover recent unanticipated expenditures. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES 1. RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS (SOUTH COAST CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYI (460.20) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Planning Services, forwarding a draft Ordinance approving Rezone 89-01 for property located north of Avenida Los Cerritos and west of Rancho Viejo Road, subject to the applicant securing permanent access to Rancho Viejo Road. Also forwarded for approval was a draft Resolution tentatively canceling the Agriculture Preserve Contract, including findings, and requiring the property owner to pay the appropriate cancellation fee. These actions were originally taken by the Council at its April 21, 1992, meeting, and the appropriate draft Ordinance and Resolution were prepared for formal adoption. Dick Bobertz, Land Use Manager, made an oral presentation. He emphasized that the rezone is dependent upon the applicant obtaining legal access to Rancho Viejo Road, and the cancel- lation of the Agriculture Preserve Contract is dependent upon approval of the rezone. He suggested that the following additional wording be added to Condition No. 1 in the draft ordinance: -10- 5/5/92 "The IP zone designation the applicant's securing Rancho Viejo Road, cons': 9278 shall be effective upon ermanent legal access to Mr. Bobertz stated that the issue of making Avenida Los Cerritos a cul-de-sac was not made a part of the draft Ordinance and would be agendized for the meeting of May 19, 1992. Mr. Julian explained that Los Cerritos could not be made a cul-de-sac until another access is in place. Council discussion ensued regarding the cul-de-sac and access issues and there was a consensus that the access issues be considered in conjunction with approval of the rezone and Williamson Act Contract cancellation. Mr. Bobertz noted that a meeting was scheduled for Thursday, May 7 with the Honeymans to discuss obtaining legal access across their property to Rancho Viejo Road. If the applicant was unable to obtain legal access from the Honeymans, Council reconsideration could be requested. Continuation of Item: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, and unanimously carried that official action on this item be continued to the meeting of May 19, 1992, for consideration in conjunction with the Los Cerritos cul-de-sac and access issues. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND BUILDING SERVICES 1. APPROVAL OF THE 1992-93 SOUTH EAST REGIONAL RECLAMATION AUTHORITY BUDGET (SERRA) (330.50) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Engineering and Building, recommending that the 1992-93 SERRA budget be approved and the City's proportionate share adopted. The overall budget decreased by 21.4% for the SERRA budget and 18.9% for the City's share from the previous fiscal year. Approval of SERRA Budget and Adoption of City's Share: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that: (1) The 1992-93 SERRA budget in the amount of $4,559,390 be approved; and (2) The City's proportionate share in the amount of $1,446,843 be adopted and allocated to the various SERRA accounts and funded from sewer enterprise revenues. -11- 5/5/92 *274 2. APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DEL OBISPO STREET AND MAIN ENTRY TO GREENS MARKET PLACE (FORMERLY CHRISTIAN'S MARKET UCAPISTRANO GARDENS NURSERY ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-04 (VERMEULEN) (600.60) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Engineering and Building, recommending that a 15 -year Reimbursement Agreement be approved for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Del Obispo Street and the main entry to Christians Farmers Market/ Capistrano Gardens Nursery. The report recommended that the necessary funds be appropriated from the Systems Development account to reimburse Mr. Vermeulen, the developer. Appropriate runas: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that: (1) The 15 -year Reimbursement Agreement be approved for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Del Obispo Street and the main entry to Christians Farmers Market/Capistrano Gardens Nursery; and (2) Necessary funds be appropriated from the Systems Development account to reimburse Mr. Vermeulen, the developer, $16,002 by July 3, 1992, and $108,188.23 by May 5, 1997. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the Agreement, and the City Clerk was directed to record the document with the County Recorder. 3. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING STREET NAME CHANGE PETITION AND ALTERNATIVE WAY OF HONORING RICHARD REBAL (820.80) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Engineering and Building, recommending that in response to the petition received from the Loma Vista Homeowners Association, staff be authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to rename Cerro Rebal to Via Del Prado, in tracts 12738 and 12740, for formal Council action, and that alternatives be discussed for honoring Glenfed representative Richard Rebal. Mr. Huber made an oral presentation. Mr. Julian noted the staff time and costs involved with changing maps and other documents to reflect the street name change. Council discussion ensued and it was noted that there were no residences on the street in question. Councilman Friess -12- 5/5/92 k 275 suggested that a monument plaque might be an appropriate way to honor Mr. Rebal. Authorization to Rename Street: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Vasquez, that: (1) The petition submitted by the Loma Vista Homeowners Association be received and filed; (2) Staff be authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to rename Cerro Rebal to Via Del Prado and return to the Council for formal action; and (3) Staff be directed to consider alternatives for honoring Richard Rebal. The motion was carried with Councilman Harris and Hausdorfer voting in opposition due to the lack of residences on the street. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC LANDS AND FACILITIES 1. AWARD OF CONTRACT - (CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE) (600.30) Written Communication: Report dated May 5, 1992, from the Director of Public Lands and Facilities, recommending that the lowest qualified bids be accepted for the two-year Landscape Maintenance contracts. Mr. Sievers made an oral presentation and noted that the revised bidding process and documents resulted in more competitive bids and better control over the contracts, which should result in an annual savings of approximately $60,000. Awarding of Landscape Maintenance Contracts: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Vasquez, and unanimously carried that the lowest qualified bids be accepted and the Landscape Maintenance contracts be awarded as follows: Parks/Parkways BotaCo., Inc. $234,000.00 Facilities Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. $ 68,592.00 Landscape Districts California Landscape Maintenance $ 65,859.84 -13- 5/5/92 276 COUNCILMANIC ITEMS ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES a. San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (800.50) Councilman Friess noted that the Corridor's EIS was signed off by the federal government this week. He stated that it was anticipated that construction would begin July 1992. COUNCIL COMMENTS 1. LEASE OF CRA PROPERTY TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (130.40) Councilman Friess stated that the Capistrano Unified School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to support the location of temporary facilities at the Serra High School site for the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, a privately -funded group. Fundraising activities have begun, and the Club will join with the Board of Directors of the YMCA to coordinate their resources to serve a larger popula- tion in a joint -use permanent facility in the future. The intent of the Club is to initiate an interim program that would offer after-school and weekend activities for youths in conjunction with the YMCA and the San Juan Task Force. Councilman Friess requested staff's assistance in expediting the application process for placing a temporary 1,400 -square - foot portable unit at the high school site near the existing portable units. Mr. Julian noted that the Serra High School site is currently owned by the CRA and stated that the City Council and the CRA Board may want to lease the site to the Boys and Girls Club. He advised that staff would begin the process for a public hearing; the Planning Department will address issues of circulation and parking. LOS ANGELES RIOTS (520.10) Councilman Hausdorfer expressed appreciation to Lt. Martini of the Sheriff's Department for providing assistance on the front lines during the recent riots in Los Angeles. Council- man Harris noted that several San Juan Capistrano residents who are police officers also provided assistance in Los Angeles. 3. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING OF GROUP/ACTIVITY COSTS TO CITY (330.10) Councilman Vasquez requested that separate itemized profit - and -loss statements be prepared for all activities in which the City assists, on a project -by -project basis, including -14- 5/5/92 277 the San Juan Market Place events, instead of the total City expenditures appearing on the Council's Consent Calendar. 4. CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION (150.60) Mr. Julian noted the success of the City's recent Cinco de Mayo celebration and the cooperation shown among the Sheriff's Department, staff, and event participants. The Hispanic community was commended for their involvement. He noted that other cities canceled their Cinco de Mayo events due to the riots in Los Angeles. CLOSED SESSION None. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, May 19, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. ATTEST: GIL ES, MAYOR Respectfully submitted, C221� CHERYL JOURSO01, CITY CLERK -15- 5/5/92