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85-0730_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular Meeting1004 JULY 30, 1985 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor Schwartze at 7:04 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Mayor Gary L. Hausdor£er, Mayor pro tem Anthony L. Bland, Councilman Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Glenn Southard, Assistant 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. INTRODUCTION Orange County Sheriff's Lt. Al Massucci was introduced to Council. FIELD TRIP TO LOS RIOS AREA Council recessed to a field trip to review the Los Rios area and City -owned property at 7:06 p.m., and reconvened at 8:15 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:16 p.m., for discussion of personnel matters, the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 10:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, August 6, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. ATTEST: Respectfully submitted, PHILL R. SCHWARTZE, 0 MARY ANN H OVER, ITY CLERK -1- 7/30/85 105 AUGUST 6, 1985 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 Schwartze at 7:06 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Homer Waisner, Jr., Ocean Hills Community Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Mayor Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor pro tem Anthony L. Bland, Councilman Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman ABSENT: Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Glenn Southard, Assistant 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 Baker, Director of Community Services; Mary A. Carlson, Deputy City Clerk. MINUTES Regular Meeting of July 16, 1985: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1985, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess ABSTAIN: Councilman Hausdorfer Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 30, 1985: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 30, 1985 be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess -1- 8/6/85 106 k MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. 'sR FIREFIGHTERS : Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Clerk, forwarding a Proclamation acknowledging the personal sacrifice and dedication of volunteer firefighters. Approval of Proclamation: Mayor Schwartze read the Proclamation in full and with the consensus of Council, designated Saturday, August 17, 1985, as Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day. Battalion Chief Mike McCaan and Volunteer Firefighter Leonard Goodwin, Orange County Fire Department, were present to receive the Proclamation. On behalf of the Council, Mayor Schwartze thanked the Department for their work in the City. Battalion Chief Mike McCaan thanked the City of San Juan Capistrano and the Council for this recognition on behalf of Larry Holmes, Fire Chief, and the firefighters. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the staff recommendations be accepted for the following items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess 1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (202.2) The List of Demands dated August 6, 1985, Warrant Register No. 86-021, in the total amount of $557,335.26, was approved as submitted. -2- 8/6/85 107 REPORT OF CULTURAL ARTS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION ACTIONS (133.4 The Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Secretary of the Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission, regarding actions taken at the meetings of June 27, 1985, and July 25, 1985, was ordered received and filed. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (138.4) The Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of July 15, 1985, was ordered received and filed. REPORT OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (139.4) The Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Secretary of the Traffic and Transportation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meetings of July 10, 1985, and July 24, 1985, was ordered received and filed. 5. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES UB HOMEOWNERS As set forth in the report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Clerk, the Claim filed on July 1, 1985, by Attorney Stephen V. Rupp, on behalf of the Cancun Racquet Club Homeowners Association, for damages allegedly arising from "preconstruction documentation of the Cancun project," was denied. 6. NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - CITY HALL REMODEL AND ULRICH) (302.8) As set forth in the Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Assistant to the City Manager, a Notice of Substantial Completion can be filed when a project is 958 complete, but punch list items remain. The filing of this notice does not denote acceptance of the project, but does allow the lien period to begin. When all punch list items are completed, a Notice of Completion and Final Report will be filed. The City Clerk was directed to file the Notice of Substantial Completion. 7. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, AC 83-9 MODIFICAT TO SITE PLAN, PARKING (CHRISTIAN'S FARMER'S MARKET) (140. As set forth in the Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Clerk, a letter was received July 16, 1985, from Charles Vermeulen appealing the July 9, 1985, Planning Commission decision regarding the landscape condition -3- 8/6/85 required as part of the approved Parking Plan Modification for Christian's Farmer's Market. On July 29, 1985, the City received a request from Mr. Vermeulen for a continuance of the appeal to September 3, 1985. As requested by the appellant, the appeal was continued to the meeting of September 3, 1985. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. Proposal: Hearing held pursuant to Council action on July 2, 1985, to hear protests on the formation of Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Tracts 10103, 11093, 11094, and 11095, and the ability of the district to levy and collect assessments. Applicant: This is a City -initiated Hearing. Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works, indicating that formation of Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, covering the common areas in Capistrano Royale, was initiated on July 2, 1985, by adoption of a proposed boundary map, approving the "Engineer's Report," and setting a time and place for a Public Hearing to hear protest on the formation of the district and the ability of the district to levy and collect assessments. A contribution to the district of $390,000 has been made by the lending institutions currently holding title to the properties in Capistrano Royale for the purpose of completing the landscaping improvements. An assessment of $1,260.50 per year per residential lot is proposed to fund maintenance and operation of the district. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Schwartze announced the Public Hearing. The City Clerk announced that a Certificate of Compliance is on file and open for public inspection. The Director of Public Works explained the purpose, scope, and order of procedure for the Public Hearing; provided a description of boundaries for the _ District; explained the extent of the maintenance work; presented and summarized the "Report" pursuant to the provisions of the "landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972;" explained method and formula of assessment spread; and indicated there were no modifications necessary in the assessments or proceedings. The City Clerk reported there were no protests received. -4- 8/6/85 10Jq Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing. The City Clerk indicated no protests were received. The Director of Public Works indicated there were no changes or modifications to the Engineer's "Report" and the Maintenance District. It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously passed to close the Public Hearing. District, and Contirming Diagram and Assessment: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 85-8-6-1, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, FORMING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT - LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1. ROYALE) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, FORMING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT - LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, TRACTS 10103, 11093, 11094, AND 11095 (CAPISTRANO ROYALE) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess The City Clerk was directed to deliver the assessment and diagram with a Certificate of Confirmation to the Superintendent of Streets and to file a certified copy of the diagram and assessment with the County Auditor no later than the third Monday in August. 2. 1985 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES (610.1) Proposal: Confirmation of charges for the City's Weed Abatement Program. Applicant: This is a City -initiated Hearing. Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works, indicating that in compliance with City Ordinance No. 348 - Weed and Refuse Abatement, and in cooperation with -5- 8/6/85 3. the County of Orange's tax assessment procedures, the charges for the City's Weed Abatement Program are submitted for Council confirmation. This Public Hearing is the time for all affected parties to offer comments regarding assessment charges and the Weed Abatement Program. _ All contractual costs as well as a 258 fee of the total assessment for City administration and inspection are included in the charges submitted to the County to be placed on the tax roll. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Confirming Cost Report: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: UTION NO. 85-8-6-2 REPORT - 1985 WEED ABATEMENT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CUUNUIL UY THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST REPORT FOR 1985 WEED ABATEMENT IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess A copy of the assessment charges for the 1985 Weed Abatement Program is to be forwarded to the County Auditor -Controller. CODE AMENDMENT 85-6: EQUESTRIAN USES IN F Proposal: — Clarification of language in the General Agricultural (AG), Small Farm (RA), Large Estate (EL), and Small Estate (ES) Districts regarding equestrian uses so that the restrictions on the keeping of horses within the Districts are consistent. -6- 8/6/85 1�1 Applicant: This is a City -initiated Hearing. Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Community Planning and Development indicating this code amendment will clarify that the keeping of horses which are not commercial in nature is permitted within the AG, RA, EL, and ES Districts. In addition, horse stables and equestrian centers that are commercial are permitted only in the AG and RA Districts and only upon approval of a conditional use permit. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Introduction 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 Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the following Ordinance be introduced: Lel � Y �I �iZ�l a��: io■ �li� �! tM �l:to� ZK�7 �] � AMENDING CHAPTER 3, TITLE 9, REGARDING EQUESTRIAN USES IN (AG), SMALL FARM (RA), LARGE ESTATE (ES) DISTRICTS L U.L1)TA_LU 0 - !nV Vr1U_L V'iN TRANO, CALIFORNIA, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE THE GENERAL AGRICULTURAL ESTATE (EL) AND SMALL The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess ORDINANCES 1. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 - PROHIBITION OF SEVERE TREE TRIMMING Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of July 16, 1985, 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 -7- 8/6/85 112 earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 548, AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - PROHIBITION OF SEVERE TREE TRIMMING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 9-3.625 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SEVERE TREE TRIMMING AND ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE TRIMMING OF TREES The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess 2. AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE §3-4.303 and §3-4.306 - BID Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Attorney, recommending that the Municipal Code be amended to provide more flexibility in waiving "low bid" procedures in selected situations. Amendment of Municipal Code Reqarding Bid Procedures: 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 Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Ordinance be introduced: AMENDMENT TO TITLE 3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - �r.+r.rTrr.+n L ..n T MYn i]D�nTTVVC - ATT uxu.LNkum-r, ur inn l.1ii ur ona uua LN i.ear .a oaavawv, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE §3-4.303 RELATING TO BIDDING PROCEDURES AND §3-4.306 RELATING TO FORMAL BID PROCEDURES The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess -8- 8/6/85 113 RESOLUTIONS 1. CONFIRMING 1985-86 ASSESSMENT CHARGES, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 78-3 (ORTEGA PROPERTIES) (421.1) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Administrative Services, requesting approval of a resolution notifying the County Tax Assessor of assessments required to retire current 1915 Act Bonds and interest. Adoption of Resolution: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the following Resolution be adopted: JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING 1985-86 ASSESSMENT CHARGES - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 78-3, ORTEGA PROPERTIES The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess The City Clerk was directed to forward a copy of the Resolution to the Orange County Auditor. BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works, forwarding results of bids received for the Restoration of Landscaping and Irrigation Improvements and Maintenance of Landscape and Irrigation Improvements for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. -9- 8/6/85 It was noted that within the bid from Yoshimura and Johnson Landscaping a clerical error was made on page 6A. The bidder mistakenly inserted total cost figures in a column which was intended for monthly cost figures. It was an obvious clerical error which may be waived by the governing body. Award of Contract: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to award the contract for Landscape Maintenance Services for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 to Yoshimura and Johnson Landscaping of San Juan Capistrano, in the amount of $307,958.00; waiving clerical errors. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BACKHOE/LOADER (DIESEL) (C914.2) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works, forwarding results of bids received for a Public Works Maintenance Backhoe/Loader. Funds were budgeted in the 1985-86 budget, Account No. 01-4440-330. Continuance of Item: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried to continue award of the contract for Backhoe/Loader to the meeting of August 20, 1985. 3. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT - CAMINO CA Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works outlining the review process for the implementation the Camino Capistrano Bridge. The State/City Supplemental Report is complete and awaiting final review and submittal to the California Transportation Commission for State right-of-way relinquishment; the local agency Right -of -Way Certification has been signed indicating all right-of-way acquired and submitted to the State Right -of -Way Division; final issues with Orange County Flood Control District are now being resolved; the Department of Fish and Game has field -reviewed the project and are reviewing construction plans; the permit is expected in early August. It is now necessary for the City to formally adopt the Cooperative Agreement to obligate to the required conditions. -10- 8/6/85 of is Approval of Agreement: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, to adopt the following Resolution: AGREEMENT WITH STATE - CAMINO CAPISTRANO BRIDGE - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess The Resolution authorized the Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 7:29 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 7:31 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS CITY MANAGER 1. MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAMS (801.7) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Manager indicating the City of San Juan Capistrano, in conjunction with other agencies, is now ready to proceed with the reviews and considerations of imposing a fee on new development to provide a portion of the funding for the Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Programs. The City of San Juan Capistrano will benefit from both the San Joaquin and the Foothill/Eastern Corridors. Included in the report were copies of the revised Major Thoroughfare and Bridge Fee Program and Joint Powers Agreements for the San Joaquin Hills Corridor and the Foothill/Eastern Corridor and a proposed schedule outlining the steps necessary to consider implementation of the transportation fee and the participation of San Juan Capistrano in a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement which will create agencies to administer the two transportation -11- 8/6/85 11� corridor programs. Processing costs for the preparation and mailing of the Notices of Public Hearing are estimated at $8,000, said funds to be appropriated from the General Fund Contingency Reserve. Schedu of it was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by - Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously passed to approve the schedule and set the Public Hearing for September 17, 1985; approve the public notice form; authorize staff to prepare and mail the required notices; and, to appropriate $8,000 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve and authorize the expenditure of said funds from Account No. 4130-213. OFF -SHORE OIL DRILLING MORATORIUM (109.8) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Assistant City Manager, indicating the 1982 California Coast Protection Moratorium prohibiting off -shore drilling is not expected to be renewed by Congress this year. Therefore, the United States Department of Interior has worked out a compromise with a California Congressional Delegation whereby six tracts (54 square miles) of formerly protected ocean floor off the coast of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach will be offered for lease to oil companies by the Federal Government. In exchange, 98 percent of the 1350 miles of sea floor now barred by the Congressional Moratorium will remain protected until the year 2000. Drilling on the protected 98 percent would only be permitted under the Presidential National Energy Emergency Clause. Endorsement of Compromise Agreement: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to endorse the compromise agreement achieved between Secretary of the Interior Hodel and the California Congressional Delegation with respect to off -shore oil drilling, with the proviso that the six tracts off the coast of Orange County be included in the moratorium through the year 2000. CITY CLERK 1. RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (1104.2/1104.13) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Clerk, indicating that the Administrative Records Inventory, Inactive Records Storage, City Clerk's Department File System, Records Retention Schedules, and Manual segments of the City's Records Management Program have been accomplished. The Records Retention Schedules and proposed Resolution delineating Program responsibilities were presented for Council review. -12- 8/6/82 117 Adoption of Resolutions: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 85-8-6-5, RECORDS MANAGEMENT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR A RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer that the following Resolution be adopted: ADOPTION OF RECORDS RETENTION , -nruuj D - n AzoviLu u-LuLV ur lnz 1.11'Z I:vun%-1L ur in CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES AND AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVICED BY SECTION 34090 ET SEQ OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess CITY ATTORNEY 1. NEW TORT/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (402.1) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Attorney, indicating the City's selection of a new liability insurance carrier provides an opportunity for the City Attorney to take on a greater degree of responsibility in defending tort actions against the City. -13- 8/6/85 118 Resolution Authorizing Claim Settlement: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 85-8-6-7, CLAIMS SETTLEMENT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO SETTLE CLAIMS IN AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $7,500.00 PER CLAIM The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess The Resolution authorized the City Attorney, with the approval of the City Manager, to settle claims up to $7,500.00 per claim in order to expedite the resolution of claims. 2. SELECTION OF HEARING OFFICER, SAN JUAN MOBI Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the City Attorney, indicating that on July 19, 1985, the City received a petition from residents of San Juan Mobile Estates protesting a proposed rate increase. The residents have obtained the required number of signatures; therefore, it is appropriate to initiate the hearing process and select a hearing officer. Selection of Hearing Officer: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried to appoint Mr. Tully Seymour as the hearing officer for this petition. DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. RATIFICAT z AND PROPERTY D Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Administrative Services, indicating the City has obtained liability insurance coverage at $10,000,000.00 and property damage coverage with Crump, Kindler & Laucci, Insurance Brokers. The policies went into effect August 1, 1985, and carry a premium of $6,491.00 for property damage coverage -14- 8/6/85 11g and a premium of $81,663.00 for the liability portion, for a total of $88,154.00. This represents an increase in cost of $60,000.00 for virtually the same coverage as last year. This year's coverage for liability insurance contains the same $50,000 Self-insured Retention (SIR) per claim without an aggregate stop loss. This means the City is liable for the fist $50,000.00 of cost for each and every claim filed in the policy year. Liability coverage for the past seven years has limited the City's exposure to $150,000.00 per year. It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried to ratify the coverage presented by Crump, Kindler & Laucci at a cost of $88,154.00 and approve a budget amendment of $49,00.00 for Fiscal Year 1985-86. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. WISH/CAMERO ANNEXATION (401.14) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Community Planning and Development indicating that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved the Wish-Camero annexation in November, 1984. Final action by Council has been delayed at the request of the property owners to allow for the completion of the Wish residence and the Camero grading. These phases are now essentially complete and the annexation is being submitted for review. Related to the annexation is a master -planned City -County equestrian trail extending up the hillside between the two properties. Both property owners have executed deeds offering dedication of the trail. Approval of Wish-Camero Annexation: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the following Resolution be adopted: WISH-CAMERO ANNEXATION - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE WISH-CAMERO ANNEXATION The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Friess -15- 8/6/85 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. PARTICIPATION IN ORANGE COUNTY'S TOXICS ROUNDUP Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works, outlining the County's Toxics Round -up Program to — assist in the reduction of hazardous wastes being deposited at unauthorized landfill sites and disposed of in illegal manners. These kinds materials often end up in sewerage systems; therefore, participation by sewer agencies has been sought. The SERRA Board discussed the Program at their meeting in July. The City of San Juan Capistrano's share as a SERRA member agency is estimated at $4,500. 1 of Participation it was movea oy uounciiman nucnneim, seconueu vy I.ouncilm Bland, and unanimously carried to approve the City of San Juan Capistrano's participation in the Toxics Round -up Program at a cost not to exceed $4,500 and authorize the transfer of funds within the Sewer Enterprise Fund to the SERRA General Fund, #07-4480-284. WITHDRAWAL OF )MMITTEE NO, Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works, forwarding a status report on the Ocean Outfall Waiver, Project Committee No. 17. During the delay which transpired while the application for the waiver to ocean discharge standards was being reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency, concerns have arose regarding whether the public health, safety, and marine environment could be adequately protected. The lack of unanimous support for this project among the member agencies of SERRA is evidence of the erosion of public confidence in the ocean waiver as a viable alternative. Public Input: (1) Nancy Skinner, 1724 Highland, Newport Beach, thanked the Council for the position they have taken. Withdrawal No. 17: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried that the City withdraw from Project Committee No. 17, Ocean Waiver, and that SERRA be requested to withdraw the request for approval of an ocean waiver from the Environmental Protection Aaencv/State Water Resources Control Board. -16- 8/6/85 121 3. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS (LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Public Works, regarding easements required for the City to undertake the required work for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Tracts 10103, 11093, 11094, and 11095. No costs or compensation are associated with acceptance of the easements. . Acceptance of the Easements: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, and unanimously carried to accept the easements for landscape and irrigation purposes over Tracts 10103, 11093, 11094, and 11095 from the Capistrano Royale Homeowners Association. The City Clerk was directed to record the documents with the Orange County Recorder. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 1. QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES REPORT, WINTER 1985 (706.1) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Community Services, forwarding the Quarterly Recreation Activities Report for Winter, 1985, as approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Schwartze ordered the report received and filed. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. OLD MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (105.7) Councilman Buchheim noted the new exhibit, "Cattle and Saddle" at the Museum. 2. LOS AMIGOS STREET CONDITIONS (322.1) Councilman Bland noted the letter from Martha Goodwin regarding street conditions behind the St. Vincent de Paul Society. It was moved by Councilman Bland, Seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to direct staff to review the Conditional Use Permit which allows the activity.. Mr 3. PROCLAMATION - SHOP IN SAN JUAN WEEK (CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) (114.2) Councilman Schwartze reported on Shop in San Juan Week. It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman -17- 8/6/85 r- 122 Buchheim, and unanimously carried to issue a Proclamation designating September 9, 1985, through September 14, 1985, as Shop in San Juan Week. The Proclamation is to be presented to the Chamber of Commerce. COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES PLANNING COMMISSION 1. REPORT OF ACTIONS (140.4) The Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, regarding actions taken by the Planning Commission at their meeting of July 23, 1985, was ordered received and filed. COUNCIL ACTIONS 1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS (130.1) This item was rescheduled from the meeting of July 16, 1985. Written Communications: Report dated June 18, 1985, and resubmitted July 2, 1985, and August 6, 1985, forwarding a list of current appointees and active applications currently on file for each commission and board. Architectural Board of Review (131.2): It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to reappoint the four incumbent members Nancy Ferruzzo, Anne Schauwecker, Roy Nunn, and Tim Neely to the Architectural Board of Review and to appoint Martha Gresham to fill the existing vacancy. Cul Commission (133.2): It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to reappoint incumbent members Janet Bryson, Tony Forster, Carol Heim, Les Jones, Marilyn Thorpe, Jim Allen, and Dick Landy to the Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission. Equestrian Commission (135.2): It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried to reappoint incumbent members Ilse Byrnes, Diane Starnes, Milton Long, Jill Hanna, and Joanne Martinsen to the Equestrian Commission. Los Rios Review Committee (130.9): It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to reappoint incumbent members Atsuo Ito, Evelyn Villegas, Tony Alarcon, Marguerite Kennedy, and Gil Jones to the Los Rios Review Committee. -18- 8/6/85 123 Mobile Home Park Review Committee (136.2): It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to reappoint the incumbent members Jean LaBurn, Fred Kelly, Sam Schleger, and Al Arps to the Mobile Home Park Review Committee, and to re -advertise the existing vacancy. Parks and Recreation Commission (138.2): It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried to reappoint the incumbent members Brett Shears, Joe Quintana, Duke Hallan, Pauline Leonard, and Kathy Holmes to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Planning Commission (140.2): It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, and unanimously carried to reappoint the incumbent members Robert Davies, Collene Campbell, Ed Moore, Carolyn Nash, and Richard Wordes to the Planning Commission. Traffic and Transportation Commission (139.2): It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried to reappoint the incumbent members Dennis Haehn, Ed Nelson, and Bill Hodge to the Traffic and Transportation Commission and to re -advertise the two existing vacancies. 2. APPOINTMENTS TO ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL (107.27) Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Assistant to the City Manager indicating that the previous representative and alternate from the City of San Juan Capistrano on the Orange County Health Planning Council no longer wish to serve. Advertise the Opening: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and unanimously carried on the Orange County Health Planning media to establish a list of persons as City representative or alternate. 3. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION AND (WILLIAM TIMOTI AND MICHAEL V seconded by Councilman to advertise the opening Council through the interested in serving 10INKO al Written Communications: Report dated August 6, 1985, from the Assistant to the City Manager, forwarding the resignation of William Timoti from the Traffic and Transportation Commission. Council was advised of the receipt of the resignation of Michael Villegas from the Traffic and Transportation Commission. -19- 8/6/85 124, Acceptance of Resignations/Vacancy Notices: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to accept the resignations submitted by William Timoti and Michael Villegas, to declare their offices to be vacant, and to direct that Resolutions of Commendation be prepared and Notices of Vacancy be posted. CLOSED SESSION Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:16 p.m., for discussion of pending and potential litigation, the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 8:42 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, August 20, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. Respectfully submitted, . WAR �i�i -20- 8/6/85