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89-1121_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting297 NOVEMBER 21, 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 Reverend Jim Glynn of the Ocean Hills Community Church. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor Lawrence P. Buchheim, Councilman Anthony L. Bland, Councilman Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman ABSENT: Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman 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; Lynn Dosheery, Land Use Manager; Thomas L. Baker, Director of Community Services; Nancy Bernardi, Recording Secretary. MINUTES _Regular Meeting of October 17, 1989: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Schwartze, 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, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by the following vote: -1- 11/21/89 z t►8 AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. PRESENTATION OF CHECK BY SAN JUAN BEAUTIFUL FOR PARKWAY LANDSCAPING (130.20) written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the City Clerk regarding the donation by San Juan Beautiful to the City for parkway landscaping at the intersections of Camino Capistrano and Avenida Golondrina, Avenida Paloma, and Avenida Padre. Marj Baumgartner, president of San Juan Beautiful, presented the check for $1,900 to the City Clerk and noted future projects being considered by the organization. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 19-25 1989 AS NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK (610.40) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the City Clerk, forwarding the Proclamation. Presentation of Proclamation: After Mayor Hausdorfer read the Proclamation in full, it was unanimously approved that the week of November 19 through 25, 1989, be designated as National Family Week. Joni Martin, Director of Development and Marketing for the Family Service Association of Orange County, accepted the Proclamation. In the spirit of the holiday season, Mayor Hausdorfer encouraged the public to volunteer their time to those in need. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. SIDEWALK CONDITIONS ALIPA2 STREET (450.70) Matt Gilmore of Casas de Capistrano noted the intrusion of oleander bushes and general debris into the sidewalk along -2- 11/21/89 299 Alipaz Street. Mr. Julian stated that the situation would be investigated immediately. 2. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD (590.10) Martha Kallenbaugh, 27152-A Calle Caballero, submitted a petition signed by 19 residents in San Juan Hills requesting that the City review potential traffic hazards at two intersections where private roads abut San Juan Creek Road where several blind spots exist. The matter was referred to the Traffic and Transportation Commission, with a written response to be prepared by Mr. Scarborough. 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, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess 1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (300.30) The List of Demands dated November 2, 1989, in the total amount of $1,810,740.74, was approved as submitted. 2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS (350.30) The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of October 31, 1989, in the total amount of $18,585,937.50, 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 October 31, 1989, was approved as submitted. -3- 11/21/89 600 4 4. REPORT OF ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW ACTIONS (410.60) The Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, regarding actions taken at the meeting of November 1, 1989, was ordered received and filed. 5. REPORT OF EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION ACTIONS (930.40) The Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Secretary of the Equestrian Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of November 13, 1989, was ordered received and filed. 6. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (440.40) The Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, regarding actions taken at the meeting of November 14, 1989, was ordered received and filed. 7. RANCHO VIEJO ROAD CAMINO CAPISTRANO AND JUNIPERO SERRA ROAD STREET REPAIRS - RESOLUTION NOTICE OF COMPLETION. AND FINAL REPORT (EXCALIBUR CONTRACTING INC.) (600.301 As set forth in the Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, the construction of City street repairs by Excalibur Contracting, Inc. was completed. Acceptance of Work: The following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO 89-11-21-1 COMPLETION OF CITY STREET REPAIRS (EXCALIBUR CONTRACTING. INC.1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY STREET REPAIRS (EXCALIBUR CONTRACTING, INC.) The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $73,028.75 and directed the City Clerk to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder. Staff was authorized to release the 10% retention in the amount of $7,302.88 thirty-five days after recording the Notice of Completion. -4- 11/21/89 301 ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER EASEMENT PARCEL 1 PARCEL MAP 88-281 AND PARCEL 4 PARCEL MAP 81-856 (AMENDED) - HIDDEN VALLEY (SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD LTD. PARTNERSHIP) (670.50) As set forth in the Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, the public sewer easement owned by San Juan Creek Road Ltd. Partnership was accepted to enable sewer service to be provided to property on Paseo Riobo and Paseo Christina and ultimately for properties to the south. The Mayor and City Clerk were directed to execute the easement document, and the City Clerk was directed to record the document. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. ADOPTING NEW EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODES (TO BE CONTINUED) (450.30) Proposal• Consideration of an ordinance Model Building Codes so that construction industry are in adopting new editions of the uniform regulations for the force throughout the state. Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, requesting that the hearing be continued to the meeting of December 5, 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 Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried that the hearing be continued to the meeting of December 5, 1989. Mr. Julian noted that a residential sprinkler ordinance and building official decisions would be brought up separately at a later date for Council consideration. -5- 11/21/89 302. 2. Proposal: Consideration of an intent to vacate an equestrian easement area that would not be feasible for present or prospective public use due to the extremely steep terrain and vegetation overgrowth. Written Communications: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Community Services Director recommending that the easement be vacated, noting financial considerations, and reviewing the reasons for the Equestrian Commission's recommendation to vacate; letter dated November 15, 1989, from Robert Fish, 31722 Avenida Avilla, expressing opposition to the vacation in order to preserve the existing trail system. Mr. Baker made an oral presentation. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and there being no response, closed the hearing. Adoption of 'Resolution: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO 89-11-21-2 VACATING EQUESTRIAN EASEMENT TRACT 9382 LOT 64 (CORAL PROPERTIES/MAURER) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AN EQUESTRIAN EASEMENT, TRACT 9382, LOT 64 (CORAL PROPERTIES/MAURER) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess Q:fl 11/21/89 303 The City Clerk was directed to forward a certified copy of the Resolution to the Orange County Recorder. 3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 89-312 - SUBDIVIDE 3.4 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 33762 VALLE ROAD (MCCRACKEN HILL/ PASTORE) (420.70) Proposal• Consideration of a request to subdivide 3.38 acres into three lots consisting of .89, 1.49, and 1.00 acres each, located on the south side of Valle Road in the McCracken Hill area. Applicant/Property Owner: Michael A. Pastore 33762 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, reviewing the background of the property and issues considered by staff, and recommending that the parcel map be approved, subject to conditions. Ms. Dosheery made an oral presentation, reviewing the key issues and conditions of approval for the map and noting the addition by staff of Condition No. 8 regarding grading. Public Hearing• Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the Public Hearing, and there being no response, closed the hearing. Certification of Negative Declaration and Adoption of Resolution• It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the Negative Declaration be certified and the following Resolution adopted: SOLUTION NO. 89-11-21-3. APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 89-312 (PASTORE/McCRACKEN HILL) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 89-312 (PASTORE/McCRACKEN HILL) -7- 11/21/89 304 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess PROPOSED TENNIS CLUB AND ACADEMY - RZ 86-5 TPM 87-153, Proposal: Consideration of a proposal to construct a 10 -acre tennis club and a 6 -acre single-family, detached residential subdivision located on the north side of Oso Road west of Camino Capistrano and AT&SF Railroad. Applicant: Cecil R. Bunnell 31121 Brooks South Laguna, CA 92677 written Communications: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, reviewing the project as originally submitted in 1986 and its present revision with the deletion of the mini -storage. Staff forwarded a recommendation of approval for the project, subject to conditions, and certification of Draft Environmental Impact Report 87-1. The Report reviewed the concerns and recommendation of the Planning Commission from their hearing of October 24, 1989, as well as the key issues to be addressed by the Council. Letter dated November 21, 1989, from the applicant, Cecil Bunnell, requesting that the project be approved as proposed, with the exception of Conditions 5 and 10 of the Tentative Parcel Map, that the site plan be incorporated by referenced in the Council's action, that the amount of _ participation in the Junipero Serra/Camino Capistrano realignment be reduced to $47,250, and that a growth management allocation of 53 residential units be granted. -8- 11/21/89 305 Councilman Buchheim abstained from any discussion and voting on this matter due to the proximity of his property to the proposed project. Exhibits were on display, and Ms. Dosheery made an oral presentation and reviewed the Planning Commission's concerns (traffic impacts, density as intended by the General Plan, location of homes next to a flood plain, and open space uses as intended by the General Plan) as well as the key issues identified by staff (conformity with zoning and General Plan, circulation and access, and flood protection). 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) The applicant, Cecil Bunnell, reviewed the project history as well as the input previously received by the Planning Commission and City Council. Mr. Bunnell was in agreement with the conditions imposed by staff, with the exception of Conditions No. 3 (street improvements), 5 (Trabuco Creek improvements), and 7 (Alipaz Street right-of-way). He requested that the site plan requirement and growth management allocation be granted. Also speaking on behalf of the applicant were the civil engineer for the project, Robin Hamers, who reviewed the site plan design, and the consultant for the applicant, Mr. Lee, who reviewed ground stabilization for the project. (2) Tony Proden, 27781 Paseo Segovia, Irvine (owner of property on Adrena in San Juan Capistrano), spoke in favor of the project, particularly the tennis club facility since it would be open to everyone in the City. He stated that he received a petition signed by 42 residents, as well as a petition signed by children, in favor of the project as proposed. (3) Al Baumgartner, 26852 Canyon Crest, spoke in favor of both the residential plan and tennis club and felt that the proposed density was appropriate. -9- 11/21/89 306 (4) Gil Jones, Planning Commissioner, noted sections in the staff report to be specially read and considered by the Council. (5) Tony Elliott, 31692 Via Cervantes, spoke in favor of the tennis courts, particularly since they would be available to everyone, and noted interest expressed in tennis activities by the St. Margaret's school. (6) Ken Dills, 31081 Calle San Diego, felt that the project would be of long-term economic benefit to the Villas and the community as a whole. Mr. Dills objected, however, to the removal of the center median because it would help to control traffic and would enhance the goals of San Juan Beautiful. (7) Pamela Roberts, 28291 Paseo Corrales, business owner in the City, spoke in favor of the tennis club for use particularly by children and regardless of income. There being no expressed opposition to the project, the hearing was declared closed, with the right to reopen at any time. Council Discussion: The Council discussed concerns regarding flood plain management, density as it relates to the General Plan, alignment of road with the entrance to the tennis club, applicant's participation in street improvements, and the requirement to dedicate property for the extension of Alipaz Street. Councilman Schwartze voiced opposition to the site plan and its format, stating that the residential units needed to be clustered and more open space allotted. Mayor Hausdorfer noted that a final decision would not be made regarding the site plan at this meeting due to the flood plain concerns but spoke in favor of both the residential and tennis club uses in concept. Adoption of Resolution - Final Focused EIR 87-1: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the following Resolution be adopted as amended, requiring that the developer participate in a program to supply adequate water to the site: -10- 11/21/89 30''7 RESOLUTION NO. 89-11-21-4. CERTIFICATION OF FINAL FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 87-1 - REZONE 86-5 AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 87-153 (CAPISTRANO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB AND VILLAS/BUNNELL) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF REZONE 86-5, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 87-153, AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT 89-1, AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 87-1 (CAPISTRANO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB AND VILLAS/BUNNELL) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess ABSTAIN: Councilman Buchheim Introduction of Ordinance - Rezone 86-5: Following Council and staff discussion regarding the maximum number of residential units to allow, the City Attorney 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 Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Schwartze, that the following Ordinance be introduced as amended, indicating a proposed density level of up to 53 units: APPROVING REZONE 86-5 (CAPISTRANO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB/BUNNELL) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCELS 1 AND 2 OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 87-153 FROM GM (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) TO PD SDP 88-1 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) (CAPISTRANO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB/BUNNELL) -11- 11/21/89 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer _ NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess ABSTAIN: Councilman Buchheim Adoption of Resolution - Vesting TPM 87-153: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Schwartze, that the following Resolution be adopted as amended, modifying Condition 5 (Street Improvements) to not require full dedication on both sides of Trabuco Creek, deleting Condition 7 (Alipaz Street Right -of -Way), and adding a condition to realign the entrance of the tennis club with Avenida de la Vista: TENTATIVE FARCEL MAY 0/-17.5 y ..-....,.,. TENNIS CLUB/BUNNELL) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 87-153 (CAPISTRANO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB/BUNNELL) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess ABSTAIN: Councilman Buchheim Adoption of Resolution - Growth Management Plan 89-1: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the following Resolution be adopted: _ -12- 11/21/89 RESOLUTION NO. 89-11-21-6. APPROVING GROWTH MANAGEMENT 89-1 - RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT PLANS (CAPISTRANO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB AND VILLAS) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT PLANS FOR GROWTH MANAGEMENT 89-1 (CAPISTRANO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB AND VILLAS) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess ABSTAIN: Councilman Buchheim Mr. Bunnell requested an approximate timeframe for the approval process for this project, and Mr. Julian indicated that, given swift submission by the applicant of the necessary documents, the process might be accomplished within 90 days. Mr. Bunnell was advised to go ahead with the submittal of his site plan regardless of when the Council adopts a Flood Plain Management Plan. It was the consensus of Council that this project move forward as quickly as possible, keeping in mind the flood plain issues and Councilman Schwartze's suggestions regarding the clustering of residential units and the addition of open space. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. until 8:55 p.m., at which time the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency convened, and reconvened at 9:01 p.m. -13- 11/21/89 310 CITY MANAGER 1. 2. Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Senior Management Assistant, recommending the extension of the lease between the City and the Capistrano Indian Council for the operation and maintenance of the Harrison Farm House and Parra Adobe. Approval of Extension: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried that the extension of the lease agreement with the Capistrano Indian Council be approved for an additional one-year period, from December 1, 1989, through December 1, 1990. The Mayor was authorized to execute the lease extension on behalf of the City. written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Assistant City Manager, recommending the expansion of the atrium at City Hall, with formal bidding requirements waived, ratification of the lease of office space for the Advance Planning Section, and a budget amendment for $26,000, due to recent City staff expansion and need for a location for a recently purchased copier. The expansion of the atrium would allow space for the half-time Lieutenant and new copier, at an estimated cost of $19,100. Mr. Scarborough made an oral presentation. Council Action: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried that: (1) the expansion of the atrium be authorized and the ^ formal bidding requirements waived; (2) the lease be ratified at Sycamore Plaza for office space for the Advance Planning Section staff; and -14- 11/21/89 311 (3) a budget amendment be approved in the amount of $26,000 from unappropriated fund balance. 3. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT AS A MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE (730.30) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Assistant City Manager, recommending that the newly created job classification of Assistant Public Works Superintendent be designated as a management position. Adoption of Resolution: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 89-11-21-7. DESIGNATING ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT AS MANAGEMENT POSITION - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT AS A MANAGEMENT POSITION The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (440.10 Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development advising that four Intent to File for Development Review applications were received by the City since the last report of October 17, 1989. The report was received and filed. -15- 11/21/89 312 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 HIDDEN VALLEY SEWER - AMENDMENT OF CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (IWA) (600.30) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, recommending an increase in the value of the consulting services agreement for design engineering on the proposed Assessment District 89-1 for Hidden Valley sanitary sewer from $29,040 to $35,189 due to the increase in scope of services. Mr. Murphy noted that although some protest had been received from some of the property owners in the project area, the project will move ahead and is scheduled for Council consideration at the December 5, 1989, meeting. Authorization of Amendment: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried that the consulting services agreement for design engineering on the proposed Assessment District 89-1, Hidden Valley Sewer, be amended from a value of $29,040 to $35,189. APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION (110.20) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Senior Management Assistant forwarding the list of applicants for the vacant position on the Planning Commission. Appointment of Commissioner: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and carried by a 3-0 vote that Jim Erickson be appointed to the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Councilman Bland abstained from voting. APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION (110.20) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Senior Management Assistant forwarding the list of applicants for the vacant position on the Equestrian Commission. -16- 11/21/89 313 Y Appointment of Commissioner: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Schwartze, and unanimously carried that Thomas LaMothe be appointed to the vacancy on the Equestrian Commission. APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO CULTURAL ARTS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION (110.20) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Senior Management Assistant forwarding the list of applicants for the vacant position on the Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission. Appointment of Commissioner: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried that Lee Buser be appointed to the vacancy on the Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission. 4. APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO LAS RIOS REVIEW COMMITTEE (110.20) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the Senior Management Assistant forwarding the list of applicants for the vacant position on the Los Rios Review Committee. Readvertisement of Vacancy: It was the consensus of Council that because only two names were submitted for this position, that the vacancy be readvertised. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE (LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE) (140.20) Written Communication: Report dated November 21, 1989, from the City Clerk forwarding a request from the League to verify the City's Voting Delegate and Alternate. Appointment of Delegate and Alternate: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried that Councilman Schwartze be appointed as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Hausdorfer appointed as the Alternate to the League of -17- 11/21/89 314 6. California Cities Annual Conference, which was rescheduled for December 17 through December 19, 1989, in San Francisco. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES a. Capistrano Valley Wastewater Authority (1040.60) Councilman Buchheim noted that discussions were put on hold until the first of the year and that negotiations were continuing for sewer capacity. b. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (1040.60) C. Councilman Buchheim noted that at the last meeting additional improvements were approved to some of the equipment and maintenance at the plant. Also discussed was the implementation of a sludge composting program with the Santa Margarita Sanitary District, which would eliminate fees for dumping. Mayor Hausdorfer noted public hearings to be held on December 5 regarding fee increase for San Joaquin new construction (not for existing construction). d. Teague of California Cities (140.20) Councilman Schwartze noted a proposed resolution in support of a ballot initiative regarding victim's rights. COUNCIL COMMENTS 1. PLANNING ISSUES - TITLE 9 OF MUNICIPAL CODE Councilman Schwartze expressed frustration with the inconsistency of projects submitted to the Planning Commission and Council with regard to the intent of the Municipal Code vs. minimum requirements met by developers. He requested that staff provide recommendations for revisions to the Code to ensure that quality projects are submitted for approval, projects are thoroughly reviewed by staff, inconsistencies eliminated, and that projects are consistent with the intent of the City. He suggested -18- 11/21/89 315 that the Council provide suggestions for changes to the Code to the Planning Commission. Councilman Schwartze also noted the large turnover of staff within the City, particularly in the Planning Department, and requested that the City Manager and staff offer recommendations to improve the above difficulties. Mayor Hausdorfer felt that the recruitment process for consultants needed to be improved and used less often. The Council expressed support of Councilman Schwartze's recommendations and comments. CLOSED SESSION Council recessed to a Closed Session at 9:28 p.m. for discussion of legal and personnel matters, the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 10:35 p.m. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, December 5, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. It was noted there would be no second Council meeting in December. Respectfully submitted, MARY AN HANOVER,'CITY CLERK °^ -19- 11/21/89