88-0906_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingSEPTEMBER 6, 1988
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 7:10 p.m., in the City Council Chamber,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor Arch
Rutherford, Coast Bible Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor
Lawrence F. Buchheim, Mayor pro tem
Anthony L. Bland, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
ABSENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Mary ,Ann Hanover, City Clerk;
John R. Shaw, City Attorney; 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, Recording Secretary.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of August 16, 1988:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of .August 16, 1988, be approved as submitted. The motion
carried by the foilowing vote:
AYES:
Councilmen Friess, Buchheim, and Bland
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Hausdorfer
,ABSENT:
Councilman Schwartze
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 Friess, Buchheim,
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
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PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EL ADOBE DE CAPISTRANO
1l ritten Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Senior Management .Assistant, reciting
the history of the restaurant and forwarding a resolution in honor of its 40th
anniversary.
Approval of Resolution:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland that the
following Resolution be adopted:
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CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
CONGRATULATING EL ADOBE DE CAPISTRANO RESTAURANT
ON THEIR FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Buchheim,
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
Richard J. O'Neill, current owner of the restaurant, was present to accept the
Resolution.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
I. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES (410.30)
Michael Vl. Berns, Chairman, Community Relations Committee, Mission Hills Ranch
Association, 26921 Canyon Crest Road, presented a letter dated August 31, 1988,
setting forth concerns regarding development in the northeast portion of the City.
Mr. Berns cited concerns that the intent of the Hillside Development Guidelines was
not being niet, particularly along Rancho Viejo Road, and requested that the
Guidelines be reviewed to assure that they are being applied per the original intent.
Councilman Friess requested an off -agenda report describing how grading in the
northeast portion of the City relates to the existing Hillside Development
Guidelines.
2. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC PLACES (585.15)
Blanche Chestek, 26438 Paseo Carmel, requested that the regulations prohibiting
consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places in the downtown area be
expanded to include the Capistrano Villas development. She was advised that the
City was currently working with the development on a number of issues and
recon niendations for specific action would be forthcoming.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Friess, 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, Buchheim
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (300.30)
The Lists of Demands dated August 11, 1988, in the total amount of $177,846.16, and
dated August 26, 1988, in the total amount of $1,285,914.13, were approved as
submitted.
2. REPORT OF ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW .ACTIONS (410.60)
The Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Secretary of the Architectural Board
of Review, regarding actions taken at the meeting of August 17, 1988, was ordered
received and filed.
3. REPORT OF CULTURAL .ARTS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION ACTIONS (910.60)
The Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Secretary of the Cultural Arts and
Heritage Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of .August 23, 1988,
was ordered received and filed.
4. REPORT OF LOS RIOS REVfEtX COMMITTEE ACTIONS (400.50)
The Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Secretary of the Los Rios Review
Committee, regarding actions taken at the meeting of August 25, 1988, was ordered
received and filed.
5. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (920.20)
The Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Secretary of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of August 15, 1988,
was ordered received and filed.
6. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (440.40)
The Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Secretary of the Planning
Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of August 23, 1988, was ordered
received and filed.
7. COMPLETION OF CAMINO CAPISTRANO ASPHALT CONCRETE
OVERLAY, 1-5 RAMPS AT SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD TO 1,700 FEET
As set forth in the report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Public
Works, the Camino Capistrano Asphalt Concrete Overlay, I-5 Ramps at San Juan
Creek Road to 1,700 Feet South (Car Wash) was completed.
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Acceptance of Work:
The following Resolution was adopted:
88-9-6-2. COMPLETION OF
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMINO
CAPISTRANO ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY, 1-5 RAMPS AT
SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD TO 1,700B FEET SOUTH (CAR WASH)
(BLAIR PAVING, INC.)
The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $64,162.09, 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
$6,416.21, 35 days after recording the Notice of Completion.
8. OLD FIRE STATION RENOVATION, AUTHORIZATION
TO CALL FORBIDS 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Public
Works, plans to provide restroom facilities, air conditioning, storage space, French
door access to the patio area, a patio cover and barbecue facility at the Chief Tony
Nydegger Old Fire Station Building were approved and staff authorized to call for
bids. Funds in the amount of $69,000 were available in the 1988-89 budget for
Project No. 12-6900-4704. The estimated cost of construction was $72,700.
9. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
JOHN L. WALKER 170.10
The Claim received by the City on August 11, 1988, from John L. Walker in the
amount of $161.88, for property damage, was denied, as set forth in the report dated
September 6, 1988, from the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The first two Public Hearings were considered simultaneously.
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
AGENCY"
Proposal:
Joint consideration of a Lease Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and
Libros y Artes de San Juan Capistrano for use of the property located at 31431
Camino Capistrano for the establishment of a "Center for the Study of Decorative
Arts for the Western United States." The center, as proposed by Libros y Artes,
would be for public and professional education, study, and exhibition of decorative
and fine arts. The Agency has negotiated a purchase agreement with Gephard R.
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Durenberger for the building. Lease payments from Libros y Artes would provide
revenue to partially offset payments on the promissory note. The Durenberger
building is currently on the City's list of buildings of distinction. It was proposed
that the property be used as an adjunct to the proposed Civic and Cultural Center,
which is to be developed on the old Capistrano High School site directly across the
street.
Applicant:
This was a City/Agency-initiated Public Hearing.
p, r itten Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and
Development, forwarding a resolution approving lease of the site and the proposed
lease agreement with Libros y .Artes.
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF 501(c)(3) PRIVATE ACTIVITY
BONDS BY THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, 31431 CAMINO CAPISTRANO DURENBERGER 340.10)
Proposal:
Consideration of a proposed Redevelopment Agency action to issue 501(c)(3) Private
Activity Bonds in the amount of $1,000,000 through execution of a Promissory Note
with Gep Durenberger, for purchase of Mr. Durenberger's property located at 31431
Camino Capistrano. To repay the Promissory Note, the Agency will make quarterly
payments of $25,000 the first year and payments of $100,000 for a minimum of six
years and a maximum of 30 years. To assist in the payments, the property will be
leased to Libros y Artes, a non-profit organization, for $40,000 yearly.
Applicant:
This was a City -initiated Public Hearing.
written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and
Development, forwarding a resolution authorizing the Agency to issue a Promissory
Note in the amount of $1,000,000.
The City Manager described the Center proposed by Libros y Artes and its function
in the Master Plan for the Civic and Cultural Center. The Agency wished to acquire
the property and then lease the building to Libros y Artes. He discussed the
financial arrangements, noting that Agency would issue the Private Activity Bonds
and the Promissory Note would be carried by Mr. Durenberger.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the Public
Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at
any time.
. Approval of Lease .Agreement/Negative Declaration:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the
following Resolution be adopted:
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TION NO. 88-9-6-3, APPROVING
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JU'.AN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LEASE OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO LIBROS Y
ARTES DE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (31431 CAMINO
CAPISTRANO)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Buchheim,
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
The Resolution found that lease of the site to the Tenant at less than fair market
value was justified; approved a Negative Declaration; approved lease of the site to
Libros y Artes; and, approved the Lease Agreement.
Approving Issuance of Note:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the
following Resolution be adopted:
UTION NO.
APPROVING
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CITY" COUNCIL OF THE CITY" OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS AND .APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF A PROMISSORY NOTE BY THE SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDS ELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (31431 CAMINO
CAPISTRANO)
The motion carried by the following vote:
,AYES: Councilmen Friess, Buchheim,
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
The resolution approved acquisition of the site and the proposed agreement and
approved issuance of the Promissory Note by the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency.
3. REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT A
RBELLA
Proposal:
Consideration of a Development Agreement for the Marbella Golf and Country Club
project. The Agreement will guarantee the right to build the project in accordance
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with planning approvals already granted by the City. The Agreement will run for a
period of 5 years, with the right to renew for five additional one-year periods,
subject to full performance by the developer. The Agreement outlines the permitted
uses of the property and recites the benefits received by the City, which include
reserving one-third of the property for natural open space, preserving eucalyptus
groves and dry woodland stands, integrating equestrian/hiking trail linkage along the
project's perimeter, developing a new fire station on the property, creating a
championship golf course, securing off-site road improvements on Rancho Viejo
Road, and contributing to off-site bridge improvements to Trabuco Creek Bridge.
The property is located east of the San Diego Freeway and north of Ortega Highway
and consists of 327 acres. Surrounding uses include The Hunt Club development to
the east and northeast; the Stoneridge development to the north; custom homes to
the northwest and west; Endevco office development to the west; and, the
Honeyman Ranch Estate to the southeast. the zoning on the site is PC (Planned
Community, Comprehensive Development Plan 86-4).
Applicant:
Marbella Development Company, 33971 Selva Road, Suite 130, Laguna Niguel,
92677.
Written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and
Development, forwarding the Development Agreement and an Ordinance of
approval.
Continuation of Public Hearin:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the Public
Hearing and, there being no response, it was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded
by Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to continue consideration of the
Development Agreement to the r eeting of September 20, 1988. Staff was directed
to notify interested parties of the continuation.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:45 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. COMMUNICATIONS AGREEMENT (COUNTY OF ORANGE) (600.50)
Written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Senior Management Assistant, advising
that the County recently completed a study of the operation and financing of the
General Services Agency/Communications Division and had approved establishment
of user fees for services provided by the Division. The current agreement with the
County will terminate on October 31, 1988; the new agreement will become
effective November 1, 1988. It defines the services available through the
Communications Division and the rates that will be charged; it does not require the
City to use County services. The report advised that funds had been budgeted for
maintenance and installation of the City's communications system.
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The City Manager advised that the agreement will result in a lower cost since the
City will only be charged for services actually rendered.
.Approval of Agreement:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and
unanimously carried to approve the Communications Agreement between the County
of Orange and the City of San Juan Capistrano. The Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. The Agreement will be
in force until terminated by either party.
2. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS (700.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the City Manager, advising that the Personnel
Rules and Regulations had been reviewed and revised to comply with changes in
personnel laws which have occurred since the Regulations were first adopted in
1982. The new Rules and Regulations reflect current trends in municipal
management practices and include expanded policies regarding maternity leave,
employment practices, employee benefit programs, employee safety, and a new
policy on sexual harassment.
Adoption of Personnel Rules and Regulations/Repeal of
1982 Personnel Rules and Regulations:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland that the
following Resolution be adopted:
NO. 88-9-6-5, ADOPTING NEWPERSONNEL
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 82-9-6-3, AND ALL AMENDMENTS
THERETO, AND ADOPTING IN PLACE THEREOF NEW
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The motion carried by the following vote:
.AYES: Councilmen Friess, Buchheim,
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
REOUEST FOR PAYMENT - RANCHO DEL
Written Coin niunications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Administrative Services,
advising that the City and the Rancho Del Avion Mobile Home Park had received a
commitment of funding for individual acquisition costs totaling $227,500 from the
State Department of Housing and Community Development. Representatives from
the State met with each individual applicant to finalize paperwork and the request
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for payment now totaled $203,250, representing 50% loans on each space acquisition
for 13 applicants. The City's Community Housing Corporation will carry individual
loans for the balance of the space costs for each applicant. The report forwarded a
Request for Payment Form and a letter of direction to the State to disburse the
funds to Executive Escrow in Dana Point to handle all escrows for the mobile home
park. Councilman Friess had executed the original loan application as Mayor, and
the report noted that the State had requested his signature on the documents to
provide uniformity in document processing.
,Authorization to Sign Request:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and
unanimously carried to authorize Councilman Kenneth E. Friess to execute the
Request for Payment Form in the amount of $203,250, and to sign a letter of
direction for the State funding to be disbursed to Executive Escrow Company of
Dana Point.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
APPEAL OF PLANNING
Written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and
Development, advising that Chevron U.S.A., Inc., had appealed condition 6e of the
Planning Commission's approval of Architectural Control 87-2, to remove an existing
six -pump service station and construct a ten -pump self -serve station. The condition
under appeal required closure of the west driveway at the Chevron service station
located east of 1-5 at 27112 Ortega Highway. In order to evaluate the concerns and
impacts related to closures of the west driveway, a Circulation and Management
Plan for Ortega Highway was prepared. The Plan set forth street improvements to
Ortega Highway from west of Del Obispo Street to east of Avenida de los Cerritos,
and included a signalized intersection at .Avenida de los Cerritos, directly opposite
the Chevron station's east driveway; installation of a raised median between the 1-5
northbound ramps to east of Avenida de los Cerritos; and, a right -turn deceleration
lane for the east Chevron and Capistrano Inn driveways. The report advised that
Chevron had anticipated the new facility would be operating by mid -1989. Ortega
Highway improvements are scheduled in the 1991-92 and 1992-93 Capital
Improvement Budget. Staff will be recommending that the Redevelopment Agency
consider the Circulation and Traffic Management Plan as a Capital Improvement
Project for Fiscal Year 1989-90 and that Council consider rescheduling the Ortega
Highway improvements for Fiscal Year 1989-90. The report set forth cost estimates
for the various elements of the entire Circulation and Traffic Management Plan.
Exhibits were on display and the City Planner described the proposed channelization
and circulation for the Ortega Highway/1-5 off -ramp intersection and the interior
circulation at the Chevron station. Discussion ensued and the Director of
Community Planning and Development suggested that any approval should include a
condition to orient the pumps to encourage motorists leaving the gas pumps at the
Chevron station to exit the facility by way of the signalized intersection.
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Approval of .Appeal:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Bland that the
following Resolution be adopted with an additional condition to encourage traffic
flow to the signalized intersection within the site:
LUTION NO. 88-9-6-6, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
.ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 87-2 (CHEVRON U.S.A., INC.) AND
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 87-8-11-1
TO MAINTAIN THE WEST DRIVEWAY AND ESTABLISH A SELF -
SERVE GASOLINE STATION LOCATED AT 27112 ORTEG.A
HIGHWAY IN THE CG (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT
The motion carried by the following vote:
.AYES: Councilmen Friess, Buchheim,
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
.ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
The concept Circulation and Traffic :Management Plan was referred to the Traffic
and Transportation Commission and the Planning Commission for a recommendation
and report back to Council.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
ABLISHMENT OF TOW -AW AY ZONES FOR STREET SWEEPING
Written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Public Works, advising that
the Rio Vista Hornes Community Association had requested establishment of "No
Parking" zones during street sweeping days in their community. The report advised
that contract street sweeping will be used in the area; contract sweeping was
anticipated during this fiscal year to accommodate the increase in curb miles by
construction activity and annexations. Notification signing will be prepared and
placed approximately one month prior to the program implementation day of
Monday, November 7, 1988.
Approval of Tow -Away Zone:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-9-6-7 ESTABLISHING "TOW -AWAY" '_ONES
FOR STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM - RIO VISTA HOMES TRACT
NO. 7159 -7 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN C.APISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING "TOW' -
AWAY" ZONES DURING THE DAYS AND HOURS OF STREET
SWEEPING IN THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE AREA KNOWN
AS THE RIO VISTA HOMES (TRACT 7159)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Buchheim,
Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Schwartze
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The following streets will be designated as "Tow -Away" zones during street sweeping
hours: Via Belardes, Calle Rio Vista, and Paseo Belardes.
2. STATUS REPORT - STONEHILL DRIVE EXTENSION (820.20)
Written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Public Works, summarizing
the major issues being dealt with on the Stonehill Drive Extension project.
With the consensus of Council, Mayor Hausdorfer ordered the report received and
filed.
3. PROPOSED SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 87-1, HIDDEN VALLEY -
Written Communications:
Report dated September 6, 1988, from the Director of Public Works, submitting
results of proposals received for design engineer services for the proposed
assessment district. The cost for consultant services for design plans and
specifications and easement documents is not to exceed $29,040.
Approval of Consultant Services:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and carried,
with Councilman Friess abstaining and Councilman Schwartze absent, to approve the
consulting Services Agreement for the Proposed Assessment District 87-1, Hidden
Valley Sanitary Sewer and Natural Gas Design Services with IWA Engineers of
Fountain Valley, at a cost not to exceed $29,040. The Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to execute the .Agreement on behalf of the City.
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Capistrano Valley Wastewater Authority (1040.60):
Councilman Buchheim advised that the contract to construct the treatment plant
had been awarded to Parsons.
San Juan Basin Authority (1050.60):
Councilman Buchheim advised that water ratios had not been determined; the dam
sites were status quo.
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor (800,50):
Mayor Hausdorfer noted that the EIR process and financing were continuing;
concerns remained regarding connection to the 91 freeway; portions of the roadway
would be in place sooner than anticipated.
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San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (800.50):
Councilman Friess noted that it was anticipated that the State would maintain the
completed toll roads; the EIR process consistently met with favorable public
response.
League of California Cities (140.20):
Mayor Hausdorfer advised that a County -wide growth management plan was being
prepared and cities would be asked to take action.
COUNCIL REMARKS
COUNTY AIRPORT SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE (940.30)
Councilman Bland noted his membership on the committee and noted the lack of
participation by south County representatives in determining the site for the
regional facility. He noted that the site proposed on the Rancho Mission Viejo land
had not been eliminated.
2. DEL OBISPO STREET STORM DRAIN SIGNS (550.40)
Councilman Bland requested that the hours of street closures should be set out in
contrasting colors.
3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL - ORTEGA/RANCHO VIEJO ROAD (590.50)
Councilman Bland stated that problems were occurring because the left -turn signal
to allow traffic to turn west onto Ortega Highway was too short. He suggested
review of double left -turn lanes by the Traffic Commission.
4. DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS NEWSLETTER (150.40)
Councilman Friess expressed appreciation to staff for preparation of the Downtown
Merchants Newsletter.
5. COUNTY -WIDE TAXABLE SALES INCREASES (390.70)
Councilman Friess noted an article in The Register advising that San Juan
Capistrano had the highest rate of taxable sales with a growth rate of 47%.
6. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (110.20)
Mayor Hausdorfer advised that appointinents to the Architectural Board of Review
and the Los Rios Review Committee would be scheduled for the meeting of
September 20.
7. COMMUNITY FORUM (150.10)
Mayor Hausdorfer advised that the next Comnwnity, Forum would take place on
September 22nd at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber.
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CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:35 p.m., for discussion of personnel matters,
the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 10:08 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:08
p.m., to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, September 20, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., in
the City Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
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GARY L. HAUSDORFER, , YOR
Respectfully submitted,
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