89-0418_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingAPRIL 18t 1989
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, California was called to order by Mayor Hausdorfer
at 7:04 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend
Roger Boatman of the Community Christian Church.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor
Lawrence P. Buchheim, Councilman
Anthony L. Bland, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
ABSENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; John R. Shaw,
City Attorney, George Scarborough, Assistant City Manager;
Robert G. Boone, Director of Administrative Services; William
D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Thomas G. Merrell, Director
of Community Planning and Development; Thomas L. Baker, Director
of Community Services; Cheryl Johnson, Deputy City Clerk; Nancy
Bernardi, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 4. 1989:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Friess,
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4, 1989, be
approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
None
Councilman Schwartze
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MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
1.
Written Communication:
Report dated April 18, 1989, from the. City Clerk,
forwarding the Proclamation, as requested by Supervisor
Harriett M. Wieder.
Presentation of Proclamation:
Mayor Hausdorfer read the Proclamation in full, and with
the consensus of Council proclaimed that the week of May 1
through May 7, 1989, be designated as Statewide Water
Awareness Week. Mayor Hausdorfer presented the
Proclamation to Terry Tsujioka, Interim Director of the
Southern California Water Committee, and encouraged water
conservation by the public.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Gillian Cannon, 26467 Calle San Luis, Capistrano villas
No. 2, expressed concerns regarding problems in her
neighborhood and suggested the following solutions:
a. Lobbying the Immigration and Nationalization Service
(INS) to conduct more "sweeps" for illegal immigrants
in the area.
b. Identifying low-cost loans from appropriate funding
agencies so as to rebuild the neighborhood's
infrastructure and redevelop the area.
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C. Encouraging local enforcement by levying fines,
removing licenses, and, if necessary, reporting local
businesses to the Franchise Tax Board who hire illegal
residents.
Mayor Hausdorfer stated that the City has requested
increased patrol activity from the INS, which will take
effect within the next 30 days. He assured Ms. Cannon that
she has the support of the City but that the City has legal
constraints that limit the action that can be taken.
Councilman Bland noted that discussions have taken place
in the past with Congressmen to solve these problems.
Councilman Friess suggested that the City use its resources
to help solve the housing problem and encouraged the
homeowners association's active role in reporting these
problems to the City.
Mayor Hausdorfer asked that staff respond in writing to the
concerns expressed by Ms. Cannon regarding obtaining low-
cost loans and examining the question of enforcement
through business licenses.
Patricia Burnell, 26000 Aeropuerto, requested that the City
obtain a federal grant for the agricultural area on Del
Obispo to be given to the American Indian for display of
their arts and crafts and for the construction of a 2- or
3 -unit hotel to be staffed by Indians for the cultural
enrichment of the City. Mayor Hausdorfer stated that the
City was in the process of organizing an open space bond
issue which will be presented to the voters in 1990, which
would include the Del Obispo location.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, that the staff recommendations be accepted for the
following items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
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The List of Demands dated April 6, 1989, in the total
amount of $677,632.26, was approved as submitted.
2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS (350.30)
The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of March 31,
1989, in the total amount of $18,835,937.50, was approved
as submitted.
3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF 1911 ACT BOND DELINQUENCIES
(345.60)
The City Treasurer's Report advising there were no 1911 Act
Bond Delinquencies as of March 31, 1989, was approved as
submitted.
4. REPORT OF ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW ACTIONS (410.60)
The Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Secretary of the
Architectural Board of Review, regarding actions taken at
the meeting of April 5, 1989, was ordered received and
filed.
5. REPORT OF EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION ACTIONS (930.40)
The Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Secretary of the
Equestrian Commission, regarding actions taken at the
meeting of April 10, 1989, was ordered received and filed.
6. REPORT OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ACTIONS
(590.20)
The Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Secretary of the
Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken
at the meetings of March 8, March 22, and March 29, 1989,
was ordered received and filed.
7. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (440.40)
The Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Secretary of the
Planning Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting
of April 11, 1989, was ordered received and filed.
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8. CITYWIDE CLEANUP WEEK - MAY 1-5. 1989 (530.60)
The Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of
Public Works, reporting that the City's annual Cleanup Week
has been scheduled for May 1-5, 1989, by Solag Disposal for
the disposal of an unlimited volume of refuse, including
large items such as couches, refrigerators, and water
heaters, but excluding liquids or drums of any kind, was
ordered received and filed.
CITY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, WESTBORNE DRIVE - AWARD OF
CONTRACT (HAUSCHILD) (600.301
As set forth in the Report dated April 18, 1989, from the
Director of Public Works, the contract for the construction
of City drainage improvements at the intersection of
Westborne Drive and Del Obispo Street to relieve a minor
drainage problem was awarded to Hauschild Construction,
Inc., of E1 Toro in the amount of $23,155. Sufficient
funds were budgeted. The Mayor and City Clerk were author-
ized to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
10. REPLACEMENT OF CITY VEHICLES - APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS (370.30)
As set forth in the Report dated April 18, 1989, from the
Director of Public Works, the specifications were approved
for the replacement of two trucks with one mid-size four-
wheel drive utility vehicle and one 1/2 -ton four-wheel
drive pickup truck under the capital replacement program
for equipment and vehicles. Cost of the vehicles is
estimated at $28,000, with $27,000 in funds budgeted. With
a salvage value for the two trucks estimated at $2,000 for
both vehicles, the net cost will be $26,000. Staff was
authorized to call for bids.
11. DENIAL OF CLAIM (DAVID J. ELLISON) (170.10)
The claim received by the City on March 17, 1989, from the
law firm of Adams, Rowley, Mathews and Hadley on behalf of
David J. Ellison in the amount of $1,000,000 for injuries
sustained as a result of a one -car accident on the
northbound on-ramp to I-5 from Camino Capistrano, was
denied, as set forth in the report dated April 18, 1989,
from the City Attorney.
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12. DENTAL OF CLAIM (BRIAN J ELLISON) (170,10)
The claim received by the City on March 21, 1989, from the
law firm of John A. Luetto on behalf of Brian J. Ellison
in the amount of $1,044,979.50 for injuries sustained as
a result of a one -car accident on the northbound on-ramp
to I-5 from Camino Capistrano, was denied, as set forth in
the report dated April 18, 1989, from the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONTINUATION OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO
DENY ESTABLISHMENT OF AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP ZV 88-5
AC 88-5 (SAN JUAN CHRYSLER/ALEX) (460.60/410.60)
Proposal:
An appeal, continued from the meeting of February 21, 1989,
of a Planning Commission decision to deny establishment of
a 23,000 -square -foot automobile dealership located on Valle
Road.
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, summarizing the
background of the project's consideration and the re-
evaluation by the Planning Commission at their
meeting of March 28, 1989, of the bus stop grading,
timing of improvements along Valle Road and La Novia
Avenue, parking and queueing of cars in service area,
body shop, parking along Valle Road, turnaround at end
of Valle Road, screening of project, lighting, rooftop
parking, architectural design, setbacks, and signage.
(2) Report dated April 17, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, offering further
clarification of the variance request.
(3) Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, regarding a
condition of approval for the turnaround of Valle Road
from its present terminus (public) to a point at the
bend near the first houses on McCracken Hill, which
the applicant has agreed to provide.
Exhibits were on display, and Bill Cunningham, project
manager, made an oral presentation.
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Mr. Merrell indicated that if the applicant's plans
for the grading of the bus stop and turning movements
were not satisfactory to the City, the applicant would
not be issued a building permit and the matter would
be returned to the City Council for review.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor
Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and the following
persons responded in favor of the proposed project:
1. Michael J. Alex, applicant/property owner,
32 Traveland Lane, East Irvine 92650, expressed his
concurrence with the staff analysis, but asked that
he be allowed to display new cars in the front part
of the dealership instead of allowing that area for
customer parking.
2. Gary Pfleiger, 33752 Pequito Drive, Dana Point,
partner of Mr. Alex, spoke regarding the applicant's
previous board/commission review process and asked the
City Council to provide clear and specific direction
so that the project can be completed.
The following persons responded in opposition to the
proposed project:
Clay Moran, 33821 Valle Road, felt that the project
is premature and expressed the concerns of the
neighborhood as to the negative impacts to their
quality of life.
4. Richard Adams, 33532 Valle Road, stated that the
majority of the neighborhood is opposed to this
dealership and recommended denial of the appeal. He
asked, however, that if the City Council decided to
approve the project, that the following points be
considered: (a) a covenant of restriction that runs
with the land to uphold all the present conditions of
approval in case of future sale of the property; (b)
require that Valle Road be extended and improvements
made to San Juan Creek Road; (c) require the applicant
to provide a monument entry with electric gate for the
entrance to Forster Ranch Road to prevent the test
driving of vehicles from the dealership; (d) prohibit
underground fuel storage; and (e) prohibit parking in
front of the dealership until Valle Road is improved.
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5. Carolyn Nash, Planning Commissioner, stated that the
project as presented is the one the Planning
Commission denied on November 22, 1988, and March 28,
1989, although the Commission gave the applicant
direction for modifications to bring back for
Commission approval.
6. Mora Delaney, 33582 Valle Road, voiced opposition to
the destruction of the neighborhood's ambience, view
entry into San Juan Capistrano from the freeway, and
rural feeling of the town that would be incurred if
the dealership were constructed. She felt that the
safety of the residents was of primary concern.
7. Mike Pastore, 33762 Valle Road, expressed concern
regarding safety for residents, bus stop, and
increased vehicles per day on a dead-end road.
There being no further response, Mayor Hausdorfer closed
the hearing with the right to reopen at any time.
Under Council discussion, Councilman Friess felt that
although he approves of the land use, he could not support
either the Architectural Control or the Zone Variance since
no significant solutions were offered to remedy the
concerns he and others have expressed, specifically in
regard to the bus stop, parking in the service area,
turnaround for Valle Road, screening of project, and
rooftop parking.
Mr. Cunningham explained how the applicant's solution for
the bus stop is an improvement over the existing procedure,
the applicant's compromise and reasons for requesting the
zone variance, and the applicant's request for new car
display parking in front parking spaces.
Regarding the question of imposing a covenant of
restrictions on the property, Mr. Shaw explained that it
would not be necessary because the Resolution documents
would be fully enforceable regardless of any change in
ownership.
Mr. Alex indicated that the levels of participation
regarding the infrastructure to the project are acceptable
and that his project may receive rebates from other
developers for that funding.
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All Councilmen in attendance expressed sensitivity toward
the concerns voiced in opposition to the project. The
following individual comments were made by the Councilmen:
Councilman Buchheim had no objection to the zone variance
request, favored the locked gate solution to the private
neighborhood, and encouraged cooperation between staff and
the applicant to work out a solution for the bus stop.
Councilman Bland noted the necessity for signals at the
off -ramps, immediate improvements to the infrastructure,
and steps to protect residents from intrusion into their
lifestyles.
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim:
1. To confirm the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to approve Architectural Control 88-1,
subject to the following additional conditions:
a. Condition 9f to be amended to provide that the
applicant shall design and construct a turnaround
area for the private portion of Valle Road. The
exact location and design shall be approved by
the City Engineer and the Planning Commission.
The applicant shall obtain necessary encroachment
permits from the property owner and easement
holders prior to the City issuing permits. If
the property owner and easement users deny
permission in writing, the applicant shall submit
a plan for design of a turn -around at the
terminus of Valle Road (public right-of-way).
b. The concerns expressed regarding the bus stop
design shall be addressed, with final approval
to be made by the Planning Commission.
C. The new car display parking shall be allowed in
the allotted spaces in the front portion of the
dealership, with customer parking to be located
in the middle. The final design for the parking
is subject to Planning Commission approval prior
to the issuance of building permits; and
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2. To confirm the appeal of the Planning Commission
action and approve Zone Variance 88-5.
The motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bland and Buchheim,
NOES: Councilman Friess and Mayor Hausdorfer
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
Continuation of Item:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, and unanimously carried that consideration of
Architectural Control 88-1 and Zone Variance 88-5 be
continued to the meeting of May 2, 1989, for final action
by a full Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. ORANGE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FINAL
PROGRAM EIR (530.20)
Written Communication:
Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding the Executive Summary of the Hazardous
Waste Management Plan, Resolution, and Mitigation Measures
Monitoring Program.
Cindy Ferguson made an oral presentation and stated that
all cities in the County support this plan.
Approval of Plan and EIR:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO 89-4-18-1 CERTIFYING FINAL
PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
APPROVING COUNTY OF ORANGEUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING AS COMPLETE AND ADEQUATE
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT NO. 490 FOR THE COUNTY OR ORANGE
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND APPROVING
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Councilmen Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
None
Councilman Schwartze
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Council recessed at 9:02 p.m. to convene the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at
9:08 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS (continued)
CITY MANAGER
1. LEGISLATION SUPPORTING SENATE BILLS 1435, 1436, AND 1437 -
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR FUNDING (800.50)
written Communication:
Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Senior Management
Assistant forwarding the request by the Transportation
Corridor Agency's Legislative and Legal Committee to
support three bills sponsored by Senator Seymour to help
streamline the public hearing process, to accelerate the
time frame for development of the corridors, and to ensure
that development fees can be used for payment of financing
costs in the event of a total abandonment of the TCA's
projects.
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support of Bills:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, and unanimously carried that the City support
Senate Bills 1435, 1436, and 1437, and that the
Transportation Corridor Agency be notified of this action.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (440.10)
Written Communication:
Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development advising that no Intent
to File for Development Review applications were received
by the City since the last report of March 21, 1989.
The report was received and filed.
2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY INTERNALLY
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development reviewing the
Planning Commission's decision to deny the use of an
internally -illuminated, building -mounted sign for
this project and approve a carved wood sign with
external -illumination. Staff recommended denial of
the appeal because of the internally -illuminated
sign's brighter, harsher appearance.
(2) Report dated April 18, 1989, from the City Planner,
proposing an alternate internally -illuminated sign
design, as suggested by the applicant, similar to
that located in an existing center in Rancho
Penasquitos.
(3) Letter dated April 14, 1989, from Nancy C. Ferruzzo,
member of the Architectural Board of Review,
supporting the Planning Commission's decision to deny
the internally -illuminated sign.
Mr. Tomlinson made an oral presentation, noting the change
in staff's recommendation to deny the appeal because,
after further study, the original internally -illuminated
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signs, as presented to the Planning Commission, had a
brighter, harsher appearance, did not appear to be ceramic
tile with individual inset letters, and had a
manufactured, artificial look, which would not be in
keeping with the desired appearance for the center. He
noted, however, that the applicant proposed an alternative
sign similar to one located in an existing center in
Rancho Penasquitos that had the appearance of tile and
hand -painted lettering. Staff felt that, with conditions,
the new sign may be appropriate for the center and still
meet the City's guidelines for quality. Mr. Tomlinson
suggested that the City Council view the signs for
themselves to determine if this is what is desired for the
City.
Councilman Friess indicated he viewed the sign in the
Rancho Penasquitos center during daytime hours, approved
of the sign, and recommended that the other Councilmen
view it, also.
Ted Stroscher, applicant, summarized the work done with
staff and the Planning Commission on this project and
described the Rancho Penasquitos sign. He stated that all
lettering would be the same, with the exception of a few
national tenants who desired their particular logo.
Mr. Stroscher felt that this alternative sign would emit
less light into the environment than an externally -
illuminated sign.
Terry Dorse, 31724 Via Lamore, felt that efforts by the
business community toward complying with the sign
ordinance should be recognized by the City, and spoke in
favor of staff's recommendation.
Mayor Hausdorfer explained that the intent of the sign
ordinance was for the City to retain a village -like
atmosphere and favorably noted the externally -illuminated
monument sign located at Marie Callender's. However, he
felt that some externally -illuminated signs in the City
with halogen or fluorescent lighting were not as
attractive and in keeping with the intent of the
ordinance. He felt that new technology should be
considered as possible improvements which still meet the
spirit of the sign ordinance.
Councilman Bland felt that the new sign might be
appropriate for this center, but cautioned that the border
around the letters be opaque so that only letters can be
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seen at night and that no dark grout lines appear through
the lettering.
Approval of Signs:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Friess, and unanimously carried that the appeal be upheld
and that signs as proposed by the developer be approved,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Complete sign surfaces shall have simulated tile with
grouting. Letters shall be flush and contain
tile/grouting detail.
2. Tile background color shall be dark blue with off-
white (light brown tone) in a flat finish. Outlining
color shall be opaque.
3. The edge of the sign shall be simulated wood with a
brown finish that shows wood grain.
4. The sign face shall be inserted inside the arch 10
inches from the outside edge.
5. The individual tenant signs shall have standardized
letters. However, an exception shall be made that up
to 20% of the individual tenants may use copyrighted
logos and letters.
6. The sign shall be reviewed and inspected by the
Director of Community Planning and Development prior
to installation to ensure that it meets the criteria
of the sign ordinance for both day and night
conditions.
The Resolution of approval will be presented for
ratification by the City Council at the meeting of May 2,
1989.
Staff was directed to review all phases of the existing
sign ordinance and provide recommendations to Council.
3. HISTORIC DEPICTION PROGRAM FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 87-13
(EOUITRUST) (610.30)
Written Communication:
Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development forwarding a proposed
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historic depiction program consisting of a painted mural
to be located behind the stairway in a new office building
being constructed at 31521 Camino Capistrano, with a
recommendation of approval.
Approval of Program:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, and unanimously carried that the Historic
Depiction Program for Architectural Control 87-13 be
approved.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. QUUITCLAIM OF STREET AND HIGHWAY EASEMENT (KEELE/ZELKO)
670.50)
Written Communication:
Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding a request by Mrs. Marilynn Eileen Kirk,
trustee for the Keele property, to release the irrevocable
offer made by John and Barbara Zelko in 1972 for street
and highway purposes, noting that the City and the
Capistrano Valley Water District would retain rights for
the placement of the ultimate sewer and water systems to
be designed within the area.
Mr. Murphy clarified that the water and sewer easements
would ultimately be acquired by separate documents.
Approval of Quitclaim:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman Bland, and unaminously carried that the
quitclaim of irrevocable offer of easement for the Keele
property be approved.
The Mayor was authorized to execute the quitclaim.
2. APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS - WHEELCHAIR ACCESS RAMPS
(585.40)
Written Communication:
Report dated April 18, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding a Resolution confirming the City's
intent for local funding amounting to $7,253, representing
1.09 percent of SB 821 funds, for the completion of
wheelchair access ramps at the corners of E1 Camino Real
north of Spring Street on the east side of the street and
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the southeast corner of Camino Capistrano and Forster.
Once completed, these street corners will represent a
continued wheelchair link from the northeasterly boundary _
of the City into the downtown area.
Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-4-18-2. APPLICATION FOR SENATE
BILL 821 FUNDS - WHEELCHAIR ACCESS RAMPS - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS RAMP FUNDS UNDER SENATE
BILL 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS RAMP PLAN
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
Ron Sievers was authorized as the City's authorized
signature and designated contact person.
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Capistrano Valley Wastewater Authority (1040.60)
Councilman Buchheim noted that the Authority has
asked for 90 days in which to conduct an engineering
evaluation on cost studies and that the permit
process was continuing.
b. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (1040.60)
Councilman Buchheim noted the ongoing process of
renovating the plant and that they are presently in
the budget process.
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San Juan Basin Authority (1050.60)
Councilman Buchheim noted that Capistrano Beach
resigned from the Authority effective June 1989 and
that their equity in the project is being determined.
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (800.50)
Councilman Friess noted that the EIR process will
begin shortly and encouraged the public's
participation and involvement. Also noted were two
alternative connections to the Corridor and the
additional costs that might be incurred.
Orange County Solid Waste Management Committee
(810.10)
Councilman Bland noted the opening of new waste
facilities in Bee Canyon and explained the delay
regarding the lining of the canyon, which will also
delay the opening of the site and require Coyote
Canyon to remain open for one full year. Also noted
was an increase in gate fees. In addition, he stated
that a pipe system was being required for the four
landfills in the County, but because the deadline was
not met for the system's design, daily penalties will
be imposed. He noted that requirements are getting
more strict and that alternative methods will be
considered.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. Capistrano Business Center (Seligman) (PM87-476) (420.70)
Councilman Bland noted article that appeared in the South
Coast magazine complimenting the design of the center and
thanked the Planning Commission for their efforts
regarding this project.
Capistrano Villas (420.40)
Councilman Friess
parking area from
Villas was falling
the market area.
noted that the fence separating the
the railroad tracks at the Capistrano
over and trash was accumulating behind
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Budaet Considerations (330.20)
Councilman Friess suggested consideration be given during
budget review to increase the salary for the City
Council's Legislative Aide to reimburse more of the
expenses incurred. In addition, he suggested that the
Council consider establishing a fund of approximately
$100,000-$150,000 for construction and maintenance of
equestrian trails since most communities with trail
systems are established through public process. It was
the consensus of the City Council that these two budget
matters be included for consideration.
4. Public Works Commendation (730.901
Councilman Buchheim complimented Mr. Murphy and his
department on their excellent preparation and clean-up of
the community before and after the Swallows Day Parade.
5. Community Forum (150.10)
Mayor Hausdorfer noted the next forum scheduled for May 4,
1989.
Presentation to Orange County Riding Center (930.40)
The City Manager noted the presentation on behalf of the
City Council to Fran Joswick of the Board of Directors of
the Orange County Riding Center. The Board renamed the
center to the Frances Joswick Center in his Mr. Joswick's
honor.
CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 10:13 p.m. for
discussion of personnel matters, the Deputy City Clerk being
excused therefrom, and reconvened at 11:23 p.m.
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There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to the joint meeting of the City
Council and the Planning Commission on Thursday, April 27,
1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY ANN HANOVER, CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
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ARYIMUSDORFER, PAYOR
BY: CHERYWJOHNSON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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