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88-1004_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting314 OCTOBER 4, 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 7:02 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor Lawrence F. Buchheim, Mayor pro tem 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; 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 September 20, 1988: It was moved by Councilman Buchhe:m, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 1988, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Schwartze, that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None -1- 10/4/88 315 PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. 2. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the City Clerk, forwarding the Proclamation. Mayor Hausdorfer read the Proclamation in full and with the consensus of Council, proclaimed the week of October 9, through October 15, 1988, as "Fire Prevention" Week. Captain Steve Worth was present to accept the Proclamation. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the City Clerk, forwarding the Proclamation. With the consensus of Council, Mayor Hausdorfer proclaimed the week of October 23, through October 30, 1988, as "Red Ribbon Week." The City Clerk was directed to forward the Proclamation to the California Red Ribbon Campaign Headquarters. 3. SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES COUNCIL (610.40) Mayor Hausdorfer advised that the South Orange County Community Services Council had prepared a Community Service Award for Councilman Friess for his efforts to continue the operations of the Social Services office in San Juan Capistrano. Mayor Hausdorfer presented the award the Councilman Friess. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, 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, Friess, Buchheim Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (300.30) The List of Demands dated September 22, 1988, in the total amount of $427,409.12, was approved as submitted. 2. REPORT OF ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW ACTIONS (410.60) The Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Secretary of the Architectural Board of Review, regarding actions taken at the meeting of September 21, 1988, was ordered received and filed. -2- 10/4/88 316 3. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (920.20) The Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of September 19, 1988, was ordered received and filed. 4. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (440.40) The Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Secretary of the Planning Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of September 27, 1988, was ordered received and filed. 6. COMPLETION As set forth in the report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Public Works, the construction of the City Drainage Improvements on Avenida Aeropuerto, Via Pastoral/Via Arboleda, and Casa Grande Drive, were completed. Acceptance of Work: The following Resolution was adopted: 1MrRV VGMCIN 1 J \ULL Lr -3r 1 C/ - t% RGJVLU I IVIN Vr 1 r7C %-I I i COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CITY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (GILLESPIE CONSTRUCTION) The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $63,859.56, 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 $6,385.96, 35 days after recording the Notice of Completion. 7. MISSION HILL SEWER REHABILITATION - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOUR-WAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 600.30 As set forth in the report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Public Works, the contract for the Mission Hill Sewer Rehabilitation was awarded to the low responsible bidder, Four -Way Construction, Inc., of Arcadia, in the amount of $53,350. All other bids were rejected. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 8. DENIAL OF CLAIM, PROPERTY DAMAGE (KIMBERLY MORENO) (170.10) As set forth in the report dated October 4, 1988, from the City Attorney, the Claims for damage in the amounts of $545, filed on September 13, 1988, and $372.43, filed on September 21, 1988, by Kimberly Moreno, were denied. -3- 10/4/88 31'7 REPORT OF LOS RIOS REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS (400.50) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Friess to request that copies of the report regarding the Solag relocation be provided to Council. It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to receive and file the Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Secretary of the Los Rios Review Committee, regarding actions taken at the meeting of September 22, 1988. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Proposal: Joint consideration of an Owner Participation Agreement with the operator of the Sizzler Restaurant and the property owner of the development site located at 31863 Del Obispo Street. The Agreement provided for reimbursement to the operator of the Sizzler Restaurant for 60% of the costs incurred for archaeological studies and mitigation measures for the archaeological remains found on the site; and, for construction of public improvements to Forster Street, modifications to the Fire Station parking lot, and installation of a water line connection for Forster Street. The total amount to be reimbursed is $51,624.10. Of that amount $18,624.10 will be for archaeology costs and $33,000 is for public improvements. Applicant: This was a City/Agency-initiated Public Hearing, as required by State law. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the City Manager, forwarding the proposed Owner Participation Agreement. The report included a Resolution which found that the Negative Declaration approved on April 7, 1988, adequately considered all environmental impacts; approved the Agreement, and authorized the City Clerk to deliver a copy of the Resolution to the Executive Director and members of the Agency. The City Manager discussed the provisions of the agreement. 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 Owner Participation Agreement: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Schwartze that the following Resolution be adopted: -4- 10/4/88 2. 318 NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND STROSCHER PROPERTIES AND SIZZLER FAMILY STEAK HOUSES OF WEST COVINA, INC. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None Proposal: Consideration of a proposed expansion of the Christian's Farmer's Market Center located at 32392 Del Obispo Street to add 8,2009 square feet of retail space and 43,000 square feet to accommodate the proposed relocation of the Capistrano Gardens Nursery. The rezoning of 3 acres from AG (General Agriculture) to FM (Farm Market) will accommodate a portion of the nursery and proposed parking, and will increase the maximum development size of the Farm Market District from 4 to 7 acres. The project is surrounded by agriculture to the east and north, Marco Forster Junior High School to the south, and residences to the west. Applicant/Property Owner: Charles Vermeulen, 11591 Cielo Place, Santa Ana, 92705. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that the proposed zoning was consistent with the land use, circulation and other designations shown for the property in the General Plan. The report forwarded recommendations of approval from the Architectural Board of Review, Traffic and Transportation Commission, and the Planning Commission. Exhibits were on display and Dan Fox, Assistant Planner, made an oral report. 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. -5- 10/4/88 319 3. Approval of Rezone 88-7: 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 Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Friess that the following Ordinance be introduced: APPROVING REZONE 88-7 JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY AMENDING SECTION 9-3.423.3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 121-182-16 FROM AG (GENERAL AGRICULTURAL) TO FM (FARM MARKET) (CHRISTIAN'S FARMER'S MARKET/VERMEULEN) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None Proposal: Consideration of a proposal to subdivide 1.8 acres at the east terminus of Don Juan Avenue adjacent to the I-5 freeway into four parcels, and a rezone of the property from PD (Planned Development) to RD (Garden Homes). Surrounding uses include residential to the north, south, and west, and the 1-5 freeway to the east. The proposed development is consistent with the neighborhood. Previous plans allowed 9 townhomes; the current proposal will allow a maximum of 8 units, either single- family homes or duplexes. Applicant/Property Owner: T. J. Meadows, 31241 Andres Pico Road, San Juan Capistrano. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, forwarding a recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission, subject to conditions requiring landscaping on the upper slopes, improvements to the cul-de-sac on Don Juan Avenue and consolidation of driveways. Exhibits were on display and Dan Fox, Assistant Planner, 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 with the right to re -open at any time. 10/4/88 4. 320 Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 87-306: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION MAC O/-JWy VylL wWJ/ - !l RLJVLV ..V.\ W. .". �... OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 87-306 (MEADOWS) The motion carried by the following vote:. AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None Approval of Rezone 88-8: 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 Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the following Ordinance be introduced: APPROVING REZONE 88-8 (MEADOWS) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 CHANGING THE ZONING OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 649-271-63 FROM PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO RD (GARDEN HOME) (MEADOWS) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None T TO SUBDIVIDE 7.96 ACRES INTO 3 RESIDENTIAL Proposal: Consideration of a request to subdivide 7.96 acres into three 2.5 -acre residential parcels located at the northwest corner of Ortega Highway and Shadetree Lane. the site is located within the RA (Small Farm) District and is presently developed with a residential structure and nursery. Surrounding uses include single-family residential. -7- 10/4/88 321 Applicant: John Matus, 27791 Camino La Rhonda, San Juan Capistrano. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that the proposal was consistent with the General Plan Designation of 1.1 Very Low Density. The report forwarded recommendations of approval from the Traffic and Transportation Commission and the Planning Commission. 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. Exhibits were on display and Dan Fox, Assistant Planner, made an oral report. Approving Tentative Parcel Ma 88-260: It was moved by Councilman chwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the following Resolution be adopted: A IYIl r 00-40V %Ml I UJ/ - ( M"JVLU I IVIN VII "I 1.1 I I t WUJNl jL Vr THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 88-260 (MATUS) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 7:27 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 7,34 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS CITY MANAGER 1. REVISIONS TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Senior Management Assistant, setting forth changes to the Joint Powers Agreements for both corridors and advising that the changes were basically for clarification purposes. -8- 10/4/88 322 Approval of First Amendment: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to approve the First Amendment and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency and the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. FORMATION OF COMMUNITY 2. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, recommending that a committee be formed as a part of the City's Community Development Block Grant Community Participation Program, to review and recommend projects for the City's Year XV (Fiscal Year 1989-90) Community Development Block Grant Application. The committee is to be made up of five members selected by Council as follows: One Member from the Los Rios Review Committee One Member from the Mobile Home Park Review Committee One Member from the Planning Commission Two Members selected at large. Appointment of Committee: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to appoint the following persons to the Community Development Block Grant Committee: Bill Hardy, Gil Jones, Thomas Erin, Terry Dorse, Pam Gibson. Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, forwarding consultant agreements for plan checking services. The two consultant firms have been providing plan checking services and due to the continuing overload of building permit applications, the report requested that the consultant services be continued. It was estimated that costs for the services would be approximately $126,000 and a budget adjustment from the General Fund was requested. The contracts will expire on June 30, 1990. The consultant is to be compensated for his services in the amount of no more than 75% of the plan review fees. Approval of Consultant Contracts: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve the consultant agreements for building plan checking services with Roger Leggett, Inc., of Huntington Beach and with Van Dorp, Chou and Associates, Inc., of Orange. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute -9- 10/4/88 323 3. the Agreements on behalf of the City. A budget adjustment of $126,000 was authorized from the General Fund Reserve to the Building Division Specialized Services Account 01-6213-4313. TIFIED Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that building inspection services had been provided by Certified Inspections and Code Consultants since April. Due to the increased number of inspections required, it was necessary to retain the services of a consultant on an as -needed basis. The cost of the services was $38.50 per hour. At the present time, the City has been spending approximately $4,500 per month for the serivice. It was projected that funds in the amount of $45,000 would be necessary to provide the services for the remainder of the fiscal year. The contract will expire June 30, 1990. Approval of Agreement: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve the consultant agreement for building inspection services with Certified Inspections and Code consultants of Tustin at $38.50 per hour. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. A budget adjustment of $45,000 was authorized from the General Fund Reserve to the Building Division Specialized Services Account 01- 6213-4313. 4. MISSION Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, forwarding the mitigation program developed by the Environmental Review Board for minimizing the impacts of the Plaza Del Obispo development on archaeological resources. The program set forth three methods of preserving the Mission orchard wall cobblestone foundation: 1. Preserve the Place for Public Viewing - Section A of the cobble foundation is located within a portion of the parking lot landscaping and can be preserved in place and incorporated into an educational display for public viewing. 2. Preserve in Place and Build Over - Section B of the foundation is located within the driveway and landscaped medians. This section is below the grade level of the proposed development and can be preserved in place and covered with earth materials. the Environmental Review Board recommended that a replica of the cobble foundation be incorporated into the landscaped median to identify the location of the wall. -10- 10/4/88 3. Removal of Cobble Foundation - Section C o above the proposed grade level of the entry for removal. The stones can be used on educational display on historic depiction. f the foundation is located drive and is recommended the site as part of the 324 Exhibits were on display and Dr. deBarros, Director of Cultural Resources for the Chambers Group, Inc., described the condition of the wall and the range of preservation options recommended by the Chambers Group. He noted that the southern wall was intact throughout its 700 -foot length but the eastern wall had sustained lots of damage. He also noted that the southeastern corner was a curved corner. The Director of Community Planning and Development noted that the intent was that wherever the foundation was to be removed, the cobbles be used in any historic depiction taking place on the site. Darrell Johnston cited concerns that not enough had been done to promote what the wall stood for and that the remains were not being displayed correctly. He suggested that the wall be preserved in the manner that was being used on the Sizzler site. He suggested that the item be held over to allow for more input from the community. Approval of Preservation Program: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to approve the preservation program for the Mission orchard wall foundation wall as follows: 1. Approve the three methods of preservation as recommended by the Environmental Review Board: (a) Preserve in Place for Public Viewing [Section A]; (b) Preserve in Place and Build Over [Section B]; and, Removal of Cobble Foundation and Use in Educational Display [Section C]. 2. The property owner shall have a preliminary design program prepared by a qualified specialist outlining methods for preserving an intact portion of the orchard wall foundation that will be viewed by the public. A program and schedule for implementation of the preservation shall be approved by the Director of Community Planning and Development prior to release of certificate of use and occupancy for Plaza Del Obispo. 3. The display area and the immediate area adjacent shall be dedicated as a permanent conservation easement. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. UCLAIM OF SEWER EASEMENT ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 86-3 FRAITNCISCAN PLAZA FARBER 670.50 Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Director of Public Works, advising that the construction of Franciscan Plaza resulted in the elimination of approximately 280 feet of sewer main within Lots 40 through 43 of Tract 103. The property owner dedicated a new sewer easement to accommodate the realigned sewer and requested the old easement be quitclaimed to him. -11- 10/4/88 325 Approval of Quitclaim: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to approve the quitclaim of the sewer easement to Franciscan Plaza Investment Group and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. The City Clerk was directed to forward the document to the Orange County Recorder. ORDINANCES 1. APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR MARBELLA G Written Communications: deport dated October 4, 1988, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of September 20, 1988, and was scheduled for adoption. Adoption of Ordinance: 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 adopted: ORDINANCE NO. OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MARBELLA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB PROJECT The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen Friess and Buchheim ABSENT: None 2. REPEALING CONDITION FOR SALE OF FIREWORKS ADOPTION 42030 Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of September 20, 1988, and was scheduled for adoption. Adoption of Ordinance: 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 adopted: -12- 10/4/88 -326 rLMV—WVAMJ UI Ll — (l1Y Vfl Ull\/ll\VL Vl 111L V.. a Va JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9- 3.608 ENTITLED "TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES" OF ARTICLE 6, "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS," OF TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Friess, Buchheim, Bland, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCILMANIC ITEMS 1. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION AND DECLARATION OF Written Communications: Report dated October 4, 1988, from the Senior Administrative Assistant, forwarding the letter of resignation. Acceptance of Resignation/Declaration of Vacancy: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of William Hodge and to declare the position vacant. Staff was directed to prepare appropriate documents to commend Mr. Hodge for his community service. The City Clerk was directed to post notices of the vacancy and to advertise for applications for the position. 2. APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS - Written Communications: Report dated October 4„ 1988, from the Senior Management Assistant, listing the current members of the commission and advising that four applications were on file for the two vacancies that presently exist. Re -appointment of Members: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Bland and carried with Councilman Buchheim voting in the negative to re -appoint the current members of the Commission, as follows: Jim Allen, Janet Boucher, Tony Forster, Carol Heim, and Marilyn Thorpe. 3. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES Capistrano Valley Wastewater Authority (1040.60): Councilman Buchheim advised that the meeting was rescheduled to October 11, 1988. -13- 10/4/88 327 South East Regional Reclamation Authority (SERRA) (1040.60): Councilman Buchheim advised that routine maintenance and repair was continuing. San Juan Basin Authority (1050.60): Councilman Buchheim advised that discussion had centered around a new process to extract iron and manganese and a pilot program may be started. and Mayor Hausdorfer advised that financing and alignment studies were continuing. He advised that meetings would be held with the County and Mission Viejo regarding the alignment of the San Joaquin Corridor as it joins the 1-5 freeway at Avery. League of California Cities (140.20): Mayor Hausdorfer extended congratulations to Councilman Schwartze, noting that he will be installed as President of the Orange County Division on Thursday, October 6th. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. ORTEGA HIGHWAY/RANCHO VIEJO ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL (590.50) Councilman Bland expressed appreciation for the signal improvements. 2. COMMISSION/BOARD MEETING AGENDAS (110.10) Councilman Friess cited concerns regarding increased workloads placed on the Commissions, particularly the Planning Commission and the Architectural Board of Review. Staff was requested to ease off on the overload and to work with the Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review chairmen to that end. Councilman Buchheim suggested setting time limits on the meetings and on presentations. CLOSED SESSION Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:10 p.m., for discussion of personnel matters, the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. -14- 10/4/88 328 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, October 18, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. That meeting will not be held due to the Annual League of California Cities Conference. The next meeting will be held on November 1, 1988. Respectfully submitted, -N A OVE CITY CLERK -15- 10/4/88