89-1107_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingNOVEMBER 7, 1989
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 Hausdorfer
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor 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
Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Mary Ann
Hanover, City Clerk; John R. Shaw, City Attorney; George
Scarborough, Assistant City Manager; Kenneth Hammon, Interim
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; Nancy Bernardi, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of October 17, 1989:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Friess, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17,
1989, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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MOTION TO READ BY TITLB ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Friess, that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES 1988-89 (730.90)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the City Manager,
forwarding a list of thirteen employees who were voted
"outstanding" for 1988-89 by a committee of peers, with
each employee to receive a $1,000 performance award.
Presentation of Awards:
After giving a brief description of their responsibilities
and service to the City, Mayor Hausdorfer introduced the
employees individually and presented each with an award for
their outstanding service to the City.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Depot Restaurant Floors (450.701
Al Griffin, Jr., 34134 Selva Road, #248, Laguna Niguel
92677, submitted an additional petition to the one
submitted at the meeting of October 17, 1987, with 49
signatures requesting that unsafe conditions on the dance
floor at the Depot be repaired. Mr. Griffin indicated that
he had not been contacted since that meeting, and Mayor
Hausdorfer directed staff to send a written response to
Mr. Griffin. Mr. Julian noted that the dance floor had
been inspected and that all of the floor surfaces would be
rehabilitated or replaced.
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2. South County Airport Petitions (940.30)
Ilse Byrnes, Chairperson of the Airport Petition Drive,
gave a progress report regarding the circulation of
petitions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Bland, 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 Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (300.30)
The List of Demands dated October 19, 1989, in the total
amount of $278,244.53, was approved as submitted.
2. REPORT OF ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW ACTIONS (410.60)
The Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, regarding actions taken
at the meeting of October 18, 1989, was ordered received
and filed.
3. REPORT OF CULTURAL ARTS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION ACTIONS
(910.60)
The Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Senior
Management Assistant, regarding actions taken at the
meeting of October 24, 1989, was ordered received and
filed.
4. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (920.20
The Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Secretary of
the Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions
taken at the meetings of October 16 and 23, 1989, was
ordered received and filed.
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5. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (440.40
The Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, regarding actions taken
at the meeting of October 24, 1989, was ordered received
and filed.
6. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION (440.40)_
The Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, regarding actions taken
at the worksession of October 10, 1989, was ordered
received and filed.
7. DENIAL OF CLAIM - PROPERTY DAMAGE (BARBARA DI DONATO)
(170.10)
The claim received by the City on September 20, 1989, from
Barbara DiDonato in the amount of $200 for property damage
sustained to her vehicle from nearby sandblasting performed
by Signal Maintenance was denied, as set forth in the
report dated November 7, 1989, from the City Attorney.
S. DENIAL OF CLAIM - PERSONAL INJURY (PATRICIA MCLAUGHLIN)
(170.10)
The claim received by the City on September 18, 1989, from
Perona, Langer, LaTorraca & Beck on behalf of Patricia
McLaughlin in the amount of $500,000 for injuries sustained
on March 19, 1989, when her vehicle fell into an uncovered
manhole which had no barriers around it on Rancho Viejo
Road was denied, as set forth in the report dated
November 7, 1989, from the City Attorney.
9. DENIAL OF CLAIM - PERSONAL INJURY (JESUS AND JOSEFINA
GARCIA) (170.30)
The claim received by the City from Alan G. Barry,
attorney, on behalf of Jesus and Josefina Garcia in the
amount of $2,500,000 and $250,000, respectively, for
injuries sustained on April 5, 1989, when the refuse truck
Mr. Garcia was driving struck a low -hanging high tension
wire, was denied, as set forth in the report dated
November 7, 1989, from the City Attorney.
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10. DENIAL OF CLAIM - PERSONAL INJURY (JOSEPH FAY) (170.70)
The claim received by the City on October 12, 1989, from
Marc C. Kennedy on behalf of Joseph Fay in the amount of
$25,000 for injuries sustained from stepping into an open
Water District utility box on Verdugo Street was denied,
as set forth in the report dated November 7, 1989, from the
City Attorney.
11. DENIAL OF CLAIM - INDEMNITY (FIRST CITY INDUSTRIES. INC.
(170.70)
The claim received by the City on August 14, 1989, from
Suchman, Galfin & Passon on behalf of First City
Industries, Inc. for indemnification in the event a verdict
is rendered against the firm in the lawsuit entitled
Capistrano Valley Water District, et al was denied, as set
forth in the report dated November 7, 1989, from the City
Attorney.
12. DENIAL OF CLAIM - PROPERTY DAMAGE (SALVATORE AND EDIE PEPE1
(170.70)
The Summons and Complaint received by the City on July 5,
1989, from the Law Offices of Patrick E. Catalano on behalf
of Salvatore and Edie Pepe for a soils subsidence claim was
denied, as set forth in the report dated November 7, 1989,
from the City Attorney.
13. DENIAL OF CLAIM - PROPERTY DAMAGE (JACK AND ROBYN HAMILTON)
(170.70)
The claim received by the City on March 21, 1989, from
Jack K. Hamilton, Jr. and Robyn Hamilton in the amount of
$2,000,000 for soils subsidence was denied, as set forth
in the report dated November 7, 1989, from the City
Attorney.
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14.
Pursuant to the Report dated November 7, 1989, from the
Director of Public Works, the following Resolution was
adopted formally applying for membership in the Santa Ana
River Flood Protection Agency:
RESOLUTION NO 89-11-7-1. SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOR
PROTECTION AGENCY MEMBERSHIP - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP
IN THE SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY
15, RELEASE OF LETTER UY UXZLJ1T -
Pursuant to the Report dated November 7, 1989, from the
Director of Public Works, a $5,000 Letter of Credit was
released to Edward White as part of a Subdivision
Agreement, the improvements for which were superseded by
Council action of May 17, 1989. The City Clerk was
authorized to notify Eldorado Bank, holder of the
document, of the Council's action.
The following item on the Consent Calendar was considered
separately by the Council.
16. REPORT OF LOS RIOS REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS (400.50)
After receiving testimony from Bill Hardy of the Los Rios
Review Committee, the Report dated November 7, 1989, from
the Director of Community Planning and Development,
regarding actions taken at the meeting of October 26,
1989, was amended as follows: Paragraph 4 regarding
Preliminary Design - Verdugo Street Entry was changed to
read, "The Committee provided comments to the design
consultant to recommend that the entry by made simpler and
less elaborate, ." The Report was unanimously ordered
received and filed as amended.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. ADOPTING NEW EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODES
(450.30)
Proposal:
Consideration of an ordinance adopting new editions of the
Model Building Codes so that uniform regulations for the
construction industry are in force throughout the state.
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, requesting that the
hearing be continued to the meeting of November 21, 1989,
so that certain aspects of the codes could be coordinated
between various City departments.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor
Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and there being no
response, closed the hearing.
Continuation of Hearing:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, and unanimously carried that the hearing be
continued to the meeting of November 21, 1989.
2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - YEAR 16
(480.20)
Proposal:
Consideration of an annual application for County
Community Development Block Grant Program funds to benefit
low- and moderate -income persons as follows: $300,000 for
mobile home rehabilitation and $227,000 for improvements
to buildings at the City's Recreation Center.
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Assistant to the
City Manager, outlining the proposed use of funds.
Jeff Parker, Assistant to the City Manager, made an oral
presentation.
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Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor
Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and there being no
response, closed the hearing. —
Approval of Application Funding:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that the Year
16 application for Community Development Block Grant
funding be approved in the amount of $300,000 for mobile
home rehabilitation and $227,000 for remodeling of the
Lacouague and storage buildings at the Recreation
Department, totaling $527,000.
Proposal:
Consideration of a proposed lease agreement with Trackside
Dining, Inc. for the operation of a restaurant at the
Depot facility.
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the City Manager,
summarizing the selection process and proposed lease
agreement with Trackside Dining, inc. for a restaurant
operation at the Depot site, the Agency having acquired
fee title thereto in 1987.
Mr. Julian made an oral presentation.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor
Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and the following
persons responded:
(1) Peter Henderson, President of Trackside Dining, Inc.,
introduced himself, his wife, and associates. He
indicated that the property would be closed in early
January 1990 for the removal of asbestos pursuant to
state code and construction of improvements, with an
estimated opening date for April or May, 1990.
There being no further response, the hearing was declared
closed.
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Adoption of Resolutions:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Friess, that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO 89-11-7-2 APPROVING LEASE OF
DEPOT PROPERTY TO TRACKSIDE DINING. INC. - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO
TRACKSIDE DINING, INC., AND APPROVING THE LEASE
AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-11-7-3. APPROVING
RECONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (DEPOT
RESTAURANT AND AMTRAK STATION) - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES IS OF
BENEFIT TO THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND
THE IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORHOOD IN WHICH THE PROJECT
IS LOCATED AND DETERMINING THAT THERE ARE NO
OTHER REASONABLE MEANS OF FINANCING SAID PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS
The motions carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
None
None
Council recessed at 7:38 p.m. to convene the San Juan
Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at
7:41 p.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING AND RESOLUTION
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the City Manager,
regarding completion of the meet and confer process,
culminating in a two-year contract for the Management
Employees and a one-year contract for the Classified
Employees, providing a six percent cost -of -living increase
and increased contributions for employee medical
insurance.
Mr. Scarborough made a brief oral presentation.
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze, that the Memoranda of Understanding
between the City, the City's Employees Association, and
the City's Classified Employees Association be approved.
The City Manager was authorized to executed the agreement.
Also adopted was the following Resolution amending the
City's Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan:
RESOLUTION NO 89-11-7-4 AMENDING PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
CITY'S PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None _
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2. PROPOSED RELOCATION OF ROSENBAUM HOUSE (TRACT 13721
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) (910.50)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the City Manager,
outlining the alternatives for the relocation of the
Rosenbaum House, flood control impacts, cost of
relocation, impacts on historic oak tree, and timing.
Staff recommended the relocation of the structure to a
temporary site at Mission Trails Stable Corral within 60
days, with instructions to return to the Council within 90
days to permanently locate and fund the restoration of the
house, as well as the authorization of $35,000 from the
General 1989-90 Fund Reserve for the temporary relocation
of the structure.
Mr. Julian gave an oral presentation, noting the
advantages of the Mission Trails site.
The following persons addressed the Council:
(1) Bob Dunne, 31402 La Calera, representing Friends of
Historic San Juan Capistrano, expressed support for
staff's recommendation, suggested that public use
would help offset the costs of relocation and
renovation. Mr. Dunne requested that the house be
left as board and batten and not be made stucco.
(2) Ilse Byrnes, Chairperson of the Equestrian
Commission, expressed support for staff's
recommendation and the structure's relocation at Cook
Park.
(3) Gerald Zigrossi, President of the Hillside
Development Corporation, developer of the
Meek/Rosenbaum property, noted the following concerns
in relocating the house: (a) moving the structure
would cause serious damage to major roots of an
historic oak tree on the site; and (b) a delay of 60
days to relocate the house is too long a time for the
applicant to wait as they are now ready to submit for
final map approval.
Council Discussion:
With the exception of Mayor Hausdorfer, the Council
expressed concern regarding potential costs for relocating
and renovating the structure, making it safe for public
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access, and noted the costs incurred in rehabilitating the
Dance Hall structure eleven years ago. It was noted that
the roof would have to be removed and only the windows,
doors, trim, and siding kept. Councilman Friess
recommended that the house be dismantled into four
sections instead of two and stored until a permanent site
could be located. He suggested that consideration be
given to a flood -protected six -acre park site opposite
Cook Park. Mayor Hausdorfer felt that the preservation of
the house reflected community values and concurred with
staff's recommendation, adding that the roof should be
removed, the oak tree saved, and experts in historical
restoration hired.
Approval of Relocation:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Friess, and carried by a 4-1 vote that the
Rosenbaum House be dismantled into four sections, with
valuable parts retained, and safely stored until a
permanent site is chosen. Mayor Hausdorfer voted in
opposition.
Approval of Waiver:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried that the formal
bidding procedures for the securing of a firm qualified to
dismantle the structure be waived, with selection of the
firm to be at the discretion of the City Manager.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC W0RKS
1. CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES STUDY - UPDATE AND
REPORT OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES (1040.70)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, regarding the completion of the 1989 updated
Facilities Master Plan which evaluates the sewage
treatment alternatives for the City.
Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant, gave an oral
presentation, summarizing the merits of staff's _
recommendation to purchase capacity at the SERRA treatment
facility. It was noted that the City would not be
building any additional facilities at the SERRA plant,
just making an exchange.
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Acceptance of Up ate:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried that staff be
authorized to negotiate for sewage treatment at the SERRA
plant.
Approval of Funding:
It was the consensus of Council that this off -agenda
action be considered at this meeting. It was moved by
Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and
unanimously carried that additional funding in the amount
of $2,400 be approved for the SERRA operation through
December 31, 1989.
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the from the Director
of Public Works, summarizing the background of a temporary
easement which was created by a lot line adjustment over
the properties immediately west of and including Lot 3 of
Tract 9795 (Calle Roberto). As proposed construction by
Messrs. Schmitt and Cappello will be severely impacted by
these easements, staff recommended that the easements be
quitclaimed.
Approval of ouitclaim:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman. Friess, and unanimously carried that the
equestrian easements on the west boundary of the Love
Tract, Tract 9795 be quitclaimed. The Mayor and the City
Clerk were authorized to executed the documents on behalf
of the City, and the City Clerk was directed to record the
documents.
3. CUIa_-DE-SAC LOCATION STUDY - VIA ESTELITA (820.20
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, summarizing the three alternatives and discussions
held at a residents' workshop for the location of a cul-
de-sac on Via Estelita.
Displays were on view, and Mr. Murphy noted that most of
the residents preferred Alternate C, with Alternate B as
a second choice.
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Selection of Alternate:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim, and unanimously carried that Alternate B be _
selected as the location for further design work and
right-of-way acquisition for the cul-de-sac on Via
Estelita. Staff was directed to recommend the location of
Alternate B in the General Plan Study.
SERRA BUDGET REVISION - PROJECT COMMITTEE NO. 2
(REHABILITATION) (330.50)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, recommending an increase in the Sewer Enterprise
Fund Account for two rehabilitation and plant upgrade
projects: a digester gas utilization cogeneration
facility and improvements to the primary sedimentation
tanks' skimmers.
Approval of Budget Revisions:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze, and unanimously carried that the
Sewer Enterprise Fund Account #17-6900-4717-17 be revised
to include an increase of $103,119 for the digester gas
utilization project and $39,488 for the primary skimmers
project, for a total increase of $142,607. Council also
authorized the utilization of the City's unobligated
reserves with SERRA to supplement the total budget
increases.
5. EXTENSION OF LA NOVIA AVENUE TO VALLE ROAD- INITIATION OF
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING - SEZZON/TEKMAR PROPERTIES
(670.40)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, summarizing the process to acquire the land needed
for the construction of the La Novia Avenue extension. As
the City has reached an impasse with the property owner,
staff recommended the institution of eminent domain
proceedings, at an estimated cost to the City of $32,000.
Pursuant to state law regarding eminent domain legal
proceedings, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the hearing for the
purpose of considering whether to adopt a resolution of
necessity and hearing testimony by the property owner.
There being no response, the hearing was declared closed.
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Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-11-7-5. INSTITUTING EMINENT
DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (SEZZON/TERMAR PROPERTIES) -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND THE EXPENDING OF
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND THE INSTITUTION OF EMINENT
DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NOS. 666-292-01 AND 02)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. EXTENSION OF LA NOVIA AVENUE TO VALLE ROAD, INITIATION OF
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDING CAPISTRANO RAMBLAS/TETON
CORPORATION (670.40)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, summarizing the process to acquire the land needed
for the construction of the La Novia Avenue extension. As
the City has reached an impasse with the property owner,
staff recommended the institution of eminent domain
proceedings, at an estimated cost to the City of $216,000.
Pursuant to state law regarding eminent domain legal
proceedings, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the hearing for the
purpose of considering whether to adopt a resolution of
necessity and hearing testimony by the property owner.
(1) William Driscoll of Drew & Driscoll, attorney
representing Teton Corporation, objected to the
passing of the Resolution of Necessity and stated
that staff failed to comply with applicable
California Government Code sections and corresponding
sections of the Administrative Code regarding proper
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appraisal of the property and the property being for
the greatest public good. Mr. Driscoll also objected
to the taking of any property owned by Teton
Corporation but stated that they remained open to _
discussions leading to a possible solution short of
litigation.
There being no further response, the hearing was declared
closed.
Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO 89-11-7-6 INSTITUTING EMINENT
DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (CAPISTRANO RAMBLAS/TETON
CORPORATION) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND THE
EXPENDING OF FUNDS THEREFOR, AND THE INSTITUTION
OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (A PORTION OF
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 666-311-01, 02, AND 03)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim,
Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of Public
Works, requesting funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from
the County for the cost of bridge design and construction
for the Rancho Viejo Bridge Widening project at Trabuco
Creek through approval of Cooperative Agreement D89-221
with the County.
Mr. Murphy noted that completion of the project is
anticipated by the end of 1990.
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Approval of Agreement:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried, that
Cooperative Agreement D89-221 with the County of Orange be
approved for the financing and construction of Rancho
Viejo Bridge at Trabuco Creek.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CULTURAL ARTS SERVICES - CENTER
FOR THE STUDY OF DECORATIVE ARTS (LIBROS Y ARTES) (600.30)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of
Community Services, forwarding a renewal agreement for
Cultural Arts Services - Center for Study of Decorative
Arts and summarizing the exhibits for 1989.
ADnroval of Agreement:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze, and unanimously carried that the
renewal of the Agreement for Cultural Arts Services -
Center for Study of Decorative Arts (Libros y Artes) be
approved.
2. PARKS NEEDS STUDY - FINAL REPORT AND INITIATION OF GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT (920.40)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of
Community Services, summarizing the principal findings of
the study conducted by Wallace Roberts & Todd to revise
the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan.
Also summarized were five primary needs to be addressed in
future park planning, principal recommendations for the
current park system, future neighborhood park criteria,
and financing.
Mr. Baker gave an oral presentation, and Mrs. Garcia noted
the proceedings which led up to the final report and
recommendations. Bill Anderson, financial consultant,
reviewed the financial recommendations.
Acceptance of Report:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Friess, and unanimously carried that the Final Report be
accepted and forwarded to the Planning Commission to begin
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the public hearing process for the adoption of the 1989
revision of the Parks and Recreation Element of the
General Plan. Staff was directed to return with
appropriate increases in user fees and parkland dedication
fees necessary to fund portions of the study's
recommendations. Staff was also directed to study other
potential funding sources and develop a strategy for
funding the recommendations identified in the Park Needs
Study.
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Director of
Community Services, recommending that an increase of $15
per month be approved in the boarding fee for Betty
Valenzuela, stable operator at the Mission Trails Corral
Equestrian Facility.
Mr. Baker made a brief oral presentation, noting that the
fee has not been raised in five years.
Approval of Agreement:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by
Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried, that the
Amendatory Agreement be approved increasing boarding fees
to $130 per month at the Mission Trails Stable.
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS
(110.20)
Written Communication:
Report dated November 7, 1989, from the Senior Management
Assistant, forwarding a list of current appointees, their
appointment dates, and a listing of all active
applications currently on file and noting that each
Commission and Board appointment expires on June 30 of
each year.
Approval of Reappointments:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Schwartze, and unanimously carried, that all current
officeholders be reappointed. Staff was requested to
place the appointment to the Planning Commission on the
November 21, 1989, agenda.
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ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Leauue of California Cities (140.20)
Councilman Schwartze noted that the League Conference
was rescheduled for December due to the October
earthquake in San Francisco. Also noted was the
County Division meeting scheduled for November 16.
Mayor Hausdorfer commended Councilman Schwartze for
his work as president of the Orange County section of
the League during the past year.
FORSTER CANYON LANDFILL (810.50)
Councilman Bland stated that
report regarding liability and
of the City's ancient landfill.
he would submit a status
other matters for closure
AIRPORT SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE (940.30)
Councilman Bland noted that the final meeting regarding
recommendations on airport site selection to be presented
to the County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for
November 17, 1989. It was the consensus of Council that
consideration not be given to providing funding to the
coalition for extending the selection process and that the
item not be agendized for future consideration.
SAN JUAN DODGE (AC 88-5) (410.60)
Councilman Bland noted the excessive number of vehicles
again appearing at San Juan Dodge and felt that the
operation was not adhering to the spirit of the agreement
with the City. It was a consensus of Council that the
owner be contacted to immediately correct the problem.
4. FORSTER RV STORAGE FENCE (CUP 88-101 (460.70)
Councilman Friess noted the lack of landscaping along the
chain link fence that is exposed to the freeway.
Mr. Scarborough indicated that myroporum has been planted
to replace the plants removed by CALTRANS.
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5. SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD FENCE (930.50)
Councilman Friess noted the lack of buffer landscaping
along a chain link fence adjacent to the bike trail. _
Staff was directed to report back with suggestions for
landscaping along this fence.
6. ORTEGA HIGHWAY REALIGNMENT (800.50)
Councilman Friess inquired as to the timeframe, process,
and hearing process regarding the relocation of Ortega
Highway. Mr. Julian indicated that a program should be
ready for recommendation to the Agency by early 1990, with
one year to implement the plan in stages.
CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 9:15 p.m. for
discussion of personnel and legal matters, the City Clerk being
excused therefrom, and reconvened at 11:50 p.m.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:50 p.m. to the next regular meeting date of
Tuesday, November 21, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY ANN PNOVER, CITY CLERK
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