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89-0307_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingI/e MARCH 7r 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 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor Rick Yeoman of the Ocean Hills Community 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; George Scarborough, Assistant City Manager; Robert G. Boone, Director of Administrative Services; William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Thomas G. Merrell, Director of Community Planning and Development; Thomas L. Baker, Director of Community Services; Nancy Bernardi, Recording Secretary. MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 21, 1989: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Friess, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 21, 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 Regular Meeting of February 7. 1989: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Friess, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 1989, be amended. The motion carried by the following vote: -1- 3/7/89 447 AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None NOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, 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 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PROPOSED AUTO DEALERSHIP NORTH OF CITY (MICHAELS) Robert Heeley submitted a letter on behalf of 95 Country View Estates homeowners expressing their opposition to the proposed Alex Michaels auto dealership and rezone of the property from Recreational to Commercial. The 23 -acre parcel is located just north of the City limits near Paseo de Colinas and Avery Parkway. The parcel is presently on County property but will be annexed into either San Juan Capistrano or Laguna Niguel. Mayor Hausdorfer stated that the City of San Juan Capistrano had not yet received any development plans for the proposed property and suggested that the homeowners work closely with the County in voicing their concerns. Councilman Bland urged the homeowners to stay with it and utilize the public hearing process at the time the zone change is addressed by the appropriate agency. Mayor Hausdorfer suggested that Mr. Heeley contact City staff or the City Manager regarding the status of this property. -2- 3/7/89 Kenny Clyde (no address given) voiced his opposition to the proposed Alex Michaels auto dealership, citing concerns regarding access into residential area, signage, paging system, test drives, and increased traffic. Alex Michaels, owner/applicant of the proposed auto dealership, suggested that an impromptu meeting be held outside the Council Chamber after he spoke to discuss with those in attendance the concerns regarding his auto dealership. Bill Adams, Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Colinas de Capistrano, submitted a letter to the Council expressing concerns regarding the auto mall, four -lane road, tax revenues, rezone of the property, and the negative impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. FIESTA ASSOCIATION Fiesta Sheriff Mike Rosenberg and representatives of the Fiesta Association presented official Fiesta Conchos to the Council and City staff and announced that the conchos will be available for purchase throughout the Fiesta period. 3. BIRD SANCTUARY STATUS Ilse Byrnes, 28355 Ortega Highway, asked that the bird sanctuary status of the City be more widely publicized as many birds have been found that have either been shot or harmed in some way. Mayor Hausdorfer directed that an article announcing the sanctuary status of the City be included in the Recreation Department's bulletin and the City newsletter. 4. GRADING OPERATIONS (MAURER) Joan Scarantino, 27441 Ortega Highway, voiced concern regarding the grading presently being performed on Mr. Maurer's property. Mayor Hausdorfer explained that Mr. Maurer is grading to connect an irrigation system with an old reservoir and that the area will be restored to its natural condition upon completion. * If he intends to keep that grading which is generally in the shape or a road, he will need to proceed through the City process for permits, specific grading plans, engineering, etc. *added per Council direction 3/21/89 -3- 3/7/89 5. FENCE/SLOPE MAINTENANCE (LAS BRISAS) Patsy Wood, 31212 Paseo Amapola, spoke on behalf of the Casas Capistrano Association regarding the Council's previous action on the Las Brisas fencing and slope maintenance. Ms. Wood stated that her Association was not notified of the February 7, 1989, appeal to the Council and objected to the fact that no regulations were imposed upon the Las Brisas management for the maintenance of the slope. Ms. Wood also was opposed to the construction of a wrought iron fence for privacy reasons. Councilman Bland explained that a pledge was obtained from the Las Brisas management to upgrade the slope and urged Ms. Wood to work with the City Manager to obtain accurate information on what actually took place at the February 7 meeting. Mayor Hausdorfer stated that if the Las Brisas management failed to carry out the proper maintenance for the slope, the Council would reconsider the item. 6. EQUESTRIAN TRAIL SYSTEM (AGUACATE/LOVE) Dawn Zmugg, 31529 Aguacate Lane, spoke on behalf of some of the Love Tract homeowners regarding property damage incurred by the abandonment of the City -held trail system in the area. She added that although City staff was directed to work with the residents in resolving the problems at the two previous Council meetings, no one had been contacted by a City representative. Mayor Hausdorfer directed that a meeting be arranged immediately between the affected homeowners and the City Manager to address their concerns. 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, Bland, Buchheim, Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None -4- 3/7/89 450 The List of Demands dated February 23, 1989, in the total amount of $643,170.38, was approved as submitted. 2. REPORT OF IAS RIOS REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTIONS (400.50) The Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Secretary of the Los Rios Review Committee, regarding actions taken at the meeting of February 23, 1989, was ordered received and filed. 3. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (920.201 4. The Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of February 21, 1989, was ordered received and filed. The Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Community Services/Secretary of the Parks and Recreation and Equestrian Commissions, regarding actions taken at the joint meeting of February 27, 1989, was ordered received and filed. 5. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (440.40) The Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Secretary of the Planning Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of February 28, 1989, was ordered received and filed. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 11753 (HUNT CLUB PHASE II/SHERATON INTERCONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT) (600.30) As set forth in the report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, the improvements to the sewer and storm drain and hiking/equestrian trail within Tract 11753 were completed. Acceptance of Work: The following Resolution was adopted: -5- 3/7/89 451 RESOLUTION NO. 89-3-7-1. COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND PRIVATE STREETS, TRACT 11753 (HUNT CLUB PHASE II) - 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 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (SEWER, STORM DRAIN, HIKING/ EQUESTRIAN TRAIL) AND PRIVATE STREETS - TRACT 11753 (HUNT CLUB PHASE II) The Resolution accepted the work as complete and directed the City Clerk to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder within ten days from the date of acceptance. The City Clerk was authorized to exonerate the Letters of Credit for Faithful Performance (Public), Labor and Material (both @ $264,000), Faithful Performance - Private ($231,000), and Monumentation ($5,700) thirty- five days after recording the Notice of Completion. CITY STREET REPAIRS PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS. AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS (600.30) As set forth in the Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, the plans and specifications were approved for repairs to various City streets, including the asphalt concrete overlay of the two-lane section of Junipero Serra Road, minor welding of Camino Capistrano at that intersection, asphalt concrete replacement for the northbound lane of Rancho Viejo Road in the vicinity of Village Road, crack sealing of Camino Capistrano from Ortega Highway to Del Obispo Street, and minor curb and gutter work at Viewpoint Circle, Branding Iron Road, and the corner of Via Cristal and Via Perla. Estimated cost for this project is $55,000, with funds budgeted in the amount of $100,000. Staff was authorized to call for bids. 8. INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL. CAMINO CAPISTRANO/ ACJACHEMA STREET PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS. AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE BIDS (600.30) As set forth in the Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, the plans and specifications were approved for the Acjachema Street/Camino Capistrano Traffic Signal Installation Project. Estimated cost for this project is $75,000, with funds budgeted in the amount of $92,000. Staff was authorized to call for bids. -6- 3/7/89 452 As set forth in the Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, the plans and specifications were approved for the landscaping of the slope area on the west side of the Library between the Library and the tennis courts. Estimated cost for this project is $5,000, with funds budgeted in the amount of $5,000. Staff was authorized to incorporate the plans and specifications into the Library Expansion Project. 10. GFS' HEARING DATE ON APPEAL OF CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO URGENCY ORDINANCE As set forth in the Report dated March 7, 1989, from the City Clerk and pursuant to an appeal requesting reconsideration of the Administrative Determination that the Forster Canyon/TMC project is not exempt from the provisions of Measure X or Interim Urgency Ordinance 639, an appeal hearing was set for the Council meeting of March 21, 1989. The $25.00 appeal fee was paid. 11. REPORT OF ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW ACTIONS (410.601 The Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Secretary of the Architectural Board of Review, regarding actions taken at the meeting of February 15, 1989, was ordered received and filed. It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the staff recommendations be accepted for the following item listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Friess -7- 3/7/89 453 12. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT - SANITARY SEWER LINE (MARBELLA/ FAIRWAY LAND COMPANY) (670..50) As set forth in the report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, the easement deed from the Fairway Land Company for sanitary sewer purposes on Lot 224, Tract 12954, north of Golf Club Drive, was accepted. Acceptance of Work: The following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 89-3-7-2, ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES - LOT 224, TRACT 12954. NORTH OF GOLF CLUB DRIVE (FAIRWAY LAND COMPANY) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT DEED FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES FOR A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED ON IAT 224, TRACT 12954, NORTH OF GOLF CLUB DRIVE (FAIRWAY LAND COMPANY) The Resolution accepted the easement deed and directed the City Clerk to record the deed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-12 (COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH) (460.70) Proposal: Consideration of an appeal of a Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit proposing a joint use parking facility between the Community Christian Church and the Capistrano Unified School District. The proposal entailed the use of parking located on the Buchheim Field property and the San Juan Elementary School. The denial was based on the deficiency of a discretionary recorded agreement which assured the continued availability of permanent parking spaces for the church's expansion. Applicant/Appellant: Reverend Roger Boatman, Community Christian Church, 31612 E1 Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano 92675. -8- 3/7/89 HE I Written [Communications: Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, summarizing the background of the church's request for the Conditional Use Permit for joint use parking due to the church's expansion. Diane Bathgate, Planning Assistant, gave a brief summary of the request and subsequent denial by the Planning Commission, with the staff recommendation that the appeal be denied and the original Planning Commission's action of denial be affirmed. ' A model of the church and its expansion was on display. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the public hearing, and the following persons responded: (1) Roger Boatman, applicant, spoke in favor of the appeal, summarizing the history of the church and noting letters received in support of the project. (2) Jim Keisker, of Keisker and Wiggle Architects, 24853 Del Prado, Dana Point 92629, spoke in favor of the appeal, emphasizing that the church feels the recorded agreement for parking is discretionary only, that the master plan for Buchheim Field is the key to serving the future parking needs of the community, that the church would contribute to the construction and maintenance of the Buchheim Field parking lot, that other sites considered in the City were found to be inadequate, that an informal survey taken on a busy Sunday indicated that existing lots and streets did supply adequate parking, and that downtown parking with a shuttle bus be considered. (3) Father Paul Martin of the Mission San Juan Capistrano Church, 31522 Camino Capistrano, spoke on behalf of his church in favor of the appeal. (4) Jim Spaulding, 25711 Calle Aspero, and a member of the applicant's congregation, spoke in favor of the appeal and urged the City to consider the spiritual needs of the community as well as the physical. -9- 3/7/89 4551 (5) Roy Nunn, 31011 Paseo Valencia, and Chairman of the Planning Commission, suggested that staff be directed to include the church parking into the master plan for the parking at Buchheim Field. He clarified that the Planning Commission did not have the authority to approve a parking agreement to ensure continued, permanent parking for the expansion of the church and felt that the applicant should work with the City staff to ensure sufficient permanent parking. There being no further response, Mayor Hausdorfer closed the hearing with the right to reopen at any time. Approval of Appeal of Planning Commission Decision: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Schwartze, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 89-3-7-3. APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-12 (COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-12 (COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH) FOR JOINT PARKING FACILITIES The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None The Resolution approved the appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of January 10, 1989. Staff was directed to work with the applicant and submit for Council's consideration alternative plans for permanent parking for the expansion of the church. The City Manager suggested that the church concurrently enter into a parking agreement with the Community Redevelopment Agency. The Council urged cooperation from the church and its congregation and stated that the expansion will be observed by an archaeologist. -10- 3/7/89 456 2. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES - ANNUAL SWALLOWS Proposal: Consideration of a request for temporary street closures and application for a parade permit for the Fiesta de las Golandrinas Parade scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 1989, at 11:00 a.m., to start and finish at Buchheim Field. The Engineer's estimate for providing the necessary traffic control service, sanitary facilities, and Public Works personnel is $2,000, with funds allocated in the 1988-89 Public Works Department budget. Written Communication: Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Public Works, detailing the parade route and temporary street closures. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the public hearing. There being no response, Mayor Hausdorfer closed the hearing with the right to reopen at any time. Approval of Street Closures and Parade Permit: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the temporary street closures as noted on Exhibit A for the Fiesta de las Golandrinas Parade on Saturday, March 18, 1989, and the issuance of a parade permit to the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENTIAL ALLOCATION SCHEDULE FOR CITY'S RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1989-1992 (440.50) -11- 3/7/89 457 Proms: Annual consideration of residential building permit allocations which are part of previous Planning Commission and City Council actions for the next three calendar years, in accordance with Article 7 of the Municipal Code - and as part of the City's Residential Growth Management Program. The submitted allocation schedule only allocated permits to the Lomas San Juan and an adjustment to the permits for the Marbella Planned Communities. Written Communication: Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development forwarding the Resolution and the allocation schedule and recommending approval. Mr. Merrell indicated that the schedule would allow all impending projects to develop and that the TMC project was not included in the schedule since their project would not be ready for inclusion until after 1992. He added that the schedule could be modified at any time after adoption. Public Hearing• Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the public hearing. There being no response, Mayor Hausdorfer closed the hearing with the right to reopen at any time. ARRroval of the Residential Allocation Schedule: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 89-3-7-4, RESIDENTIAL ALLOCATION SCHEDULE - 1989. 1990, 1991, AND 1992 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL ALLOCATION SCHEDULE FOR THE YEARS 1989, 1990, 1991, AND 1992 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 9.7.09 AND 9.7.10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE -12- 3/7/89 I 0 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Friess 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERICAL LIMITS FOR THE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 1989-1992 (440.50) Proposal: Annual consideration of the maximum number of building permits which can be issued during the next three years, in accordance with Article 7 of the Municipal Code and as part of the City's Residential Growth Management Program. Staff and Planning Commission recommended the yearly limit be set at 400 permits. Projects included are Lomas San Juan and Marbella Planned Communities, Pueblo Serra Planned Community, residential portion of the Capistrano Valley Tennis Academy, and the Forster Canyon Planned Community. Written Communication: Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development forwarding the Resolution setting the yearly limit at 400 permits. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Hausdorfer opened the public hearing. There being no response, Mayor Hausdorfer closed the hearing with the right to reopen at any time. Approval of the Numerical Limits: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: -13- 3/7/89 459 RESOLUTION NO. 89-3-7-5. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERICAL LIMITS FOR ALLOCATION IN 1989, 1990, 1991, AND 1992 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SETTING NUMERICAL LIMITS PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-7.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR DWELLING UNIT BUILDING PERMITS TO BE ALLOCATED IN 1989, 1990, 1991, AND 1992 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 8:16 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistra- no Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 8:17 p.m. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT MAINTENANCE BUILDING - ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-16 (CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT) (410.60) Written Communications: Report dated March 7, 1989, from the Director of Community Planning and Development recommending approval, subject to conditions, of a request from the Capistrano Valley Water District to construct a 6,000 square foot maintenance building adjacent to the existing City maintenance facilities for housing the District's field personnel, equipment, and supplies. Approval of Maintenance Building: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: -14- 3/7/89 RESOLUTION NO 89-3-7-6 APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-16 (CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 88-16 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES 1. ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE OF 1.2 ACRES, LOCATED ON _____— —��— .-..... ................ ...mvnroo Aram^ nDATVDQRTD — 12R2(1NR This Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of February 21, 1989, and was scheduled for adoption. Adoption of Ordinance: The City Manager 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 Bland, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO 643 APPROVING REZONE 88-3 (SAN JUAN CHRYSLER/ALEX) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 661-301-06 AND -07 FROM GM (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) TO CM (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) (SAN JUAN CHRYSLER/ALEX) -15- 3/7/89 461 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Schwartze, Bland, Buchheim, Friess, and Mayor Hausdorfer NOES: None ABSENT: None COUNCILMANIC ITEMS 1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES a. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (1040.60) Councilman Buchheim noted the next meeting scheduled for March 9, 1989. b. League of California Cities (140.201 Councilman Schwartze noted the next meeting scheduled for March 9, 1989, and that the LAFCO vote on the Laguna Niguel incorporation was held over to August 1989. C. Orange County Solid Waste Management Committee (810.10) Councilman Bland reported that at the March 2 meeting it was decided that the Coyote Canyon landfill would continue to operate and accommodate another 600,000 tons of trash; therefore, the situation regarding the diversion of traffic through San Juan Capistrano has been temporary eliminated. Councilman Schwartze commented on the long line to dump household toxic waste and that people were turned away when the dump closed. Councilman Bland stated that the Committee was working on the establishment of six residential waste collection and treatment locations in the County, with a $.25 fee proposed to be added to the tax bill. -16- 3/7/89 462 COUNCIL C0MMENTS 1. Illegal Signs (410.90) Councilman Bland noted a group of "for sale" signs blocking the view of oncoming traffic and creating a safety hazard at the corner of Rancho Viejo Road and Ortega Highway. Staff was directed to remove the signs. 2. Heritage Festival/Community Fair (150.60) Councilman Friess noted positive responses received regarding the community fair and commended staff for their efforts. Solid Waste Landfills (810.50) Councilman Friess noted the attractive uses of a landfill near Santa Clara, i.e. golf course, industrial uses, and suggested that the City consider uses for land reclamation. 4. Heritage Cup/Western Heritage Association (150.60) Mayor Hausdorfer noted the success of the equestrian event at Sycamore Trails. 5. Trail Maintenance Funds (930.40) Councilman Friess requested that a procedure be implemented to identify funds that are contributed for the maintenance and improvement of equestrian trails. The City Manager indicated that a notation could be made in the budget. Mayor Hausdorfer requested a line item budget item for the maintenance of the entire trail system. Center for Decorative Arts (900.20) Mayor Hausdorfer noted receipt of a letter dated February 24, 1989, from G. Durenberger of Libros Y Artes de San Juan Capistrano suggesting that a sign be placed on Ortega Highway indicating the Center for the Study of Decorative Arts. Staff was directed to consider the implementation of the request and to reply to Mr. Durenberger in writing. -17- 3/7/89 463 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, March 21, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. ATTEST: 4 Gtti�,ti_ GARY L. HAUSDORFER, YOR Respectfully submitted, MARY A'W HANG ER, CITY CLERK -18- 3/7/89