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86-0107_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting261 JANUARY 7, 1986 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 Father Paul Martin, Mission San Juan Capistrano. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Mayor Gary L. Hausdorfer, 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; Cheryl Johnson, Recording Secretary. MTNTITF.S Regular Meeting of December 17, 1985: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 1985, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Bland, that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None -1- 1/7/86 62 INTRODUCTION OF CITY ENGINEER (102.702) The Director of Public Works introduced the new Engineer, Ted Simon, who began employment with January 6, 1986. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FOR FEE (ST. MARGARET OF City the City on Council received copies of a letter dated December 17, 1985, from the Reverend Peter C. Ensor, Vicar, St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano, requesting waiver of a $250 sign permit fee required in conjunction with installation of a new church sign. Approval of Request: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and carried, with Councilmen Friess and Bland abstaining, to approve the request for waiver of the $250 sign permit fee. 2. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PERMIT FEE (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT % ,1 t1 1,90A 1% Council received copies of a letter dated December 18, 1985, from Susan Fahrney, Health Care Manager, Community Development Council, 2221 South Standard Avenue, Santa Ana, 92707, requesting waiver of a $1,000 conditional use permit fee required in conjunction with placement of a trailer to provide a clinic for medical services for low income persons. Approval of Request: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to approve the request for waiver of the $1,000 conditional use permit fee. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, 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, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None -2- 1/7/86 2. 3. 4. 5. M APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (202.2) The List of Demands dated December Register No. 86-062, in the total approved as submitted. 263 18, 1985, Warrant amount of $605,897.86, was CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF FUND CASH BALANCES (201.20 The City Treasurer's Report of Fund Cash Balances as of November 30, 1985, in the total amount of $391,989.76, was approved as submitted. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (138.4) The Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of December 16, 1985, was ordered received and filed. The Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Secretary of the Traffic and Transportation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meetings of December 11 and 26, 1985, was ordered received and filed. PARCEL MAP 81-856 (KEELE) (316.3) As set forth in the report dated January 7, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, Parcel Map 81-856 (Keele) was approved with the determination that said map was consistent with the General Plan of the City and in substantial compliance with the approved Tentative Map. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the Development Agreement for Parcel Map 81-856; the City Clerk was directed to forward the Agreement to the Orange County Recorder. COMPLETION OF CITY YARD MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL STORAGE TANKS (McALPINE AND SALYER) (302.9) As set forth in the report dated January 7, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, installation of the City Yard Motor Vehicle Fuel Storage Tanks was completed. Acceptance of Work: The following Resolution was adopted: fY�llil! 11�Ti7� f Lim - H 11(r1bULUT1ULN UrTr1r: l:l'1Y UUUDIU111 Ur' THE JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK -3- 1/7/86 264 TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL STORAGE TANKS AT THE CITY YARD (McALPINE AND SALYER) The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $57,922 and directed the City Clerk to forward a Notice of Completion to the Orange County Recorder. Issuance of Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $2,925, covering soil conditions and a cut-off switch relocation as required by the Fire Department, was approved. Funds were available in Account No. 06-4715-530. Payment status was as follows: Original Contract Price $54,997.00 Change Order No. 1 2,925.00 Total Project Cost 57,922.00 Less 10% Retention 5,792.20 Less Previous Payment 37,123.20 Total Due 15,006.60 Staff was authorized to make payment as indicated and to release the 10% retention upon expiration of 35 days from recordation of the Notice of Completion. 7. DENIAL OF CLAIM (MRUTHYUNJAYA) (402.131) The Claim filed on November 27, 1985, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, on behalf of Dr. and Mrs. Mruthyunjaya for damages allegedly arising in connection with construction of retaining walls, swimming pool, spa, foundations, and driveway, at 31661 Via Cervantes, San Juan Capistrano, was denied. 8. DENIAL OF CLAIM (SALIN) (402.132) The Claim filed on December 4, 1985, in the amount of $260,000, by Donald M. Balin, in connection with construction of a home, walkways, decking, and pool, at 31627 Via Cruzada, San Juan Capistrano, was denied. 9. DENIAL OF CLAIM (LAW) (402.133) The Claim filed on December 4, 1985, in excess of $113,000, by Attorney Joseph Powell on behalf of Oris O. Law, in connection with an accident at Rancho Viejo Road just south of Village Road, was denied and referred to the City's liability insurance carrier. -4- 1/7/86 265 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 85-2 AND SPECIFIC PLAN 85-1 (AGRICULTURE/KINOSHITA) (314.15/306.2) This Hearing was continued from the meeting of December 17, 1985. Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that on December 17, 1985, Council had considered a proposed General Plan Amendment which would include language changes in the text of the Land Use and Open Space and Conservation Elements and amendment of the General Plan Map to incorporate a 5.3 Partial Development Option designation on the Kinoshita property. Consideration also included a Specific Plan for the Kinoshita property. The hearing was continued to allow the required Environmental Impact Report review period to be completed. The report forwarded recommendations of approval from the Planning Commission and City Staff. Mr. Tomlinson advised that the State Clearinghouse had no comments on the Environmental Impact Report. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Schwartze opened th Public Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Certification of Environmental Impact Report: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the following Resolution certifying the information and responses to comments be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-2 1460 r.N V 11(UN1'1GN'1"[1L 1MYAl:'1" 1(r�YUA'1' - Ur;NL1tHL PLAN AMr�NL)Mr&N'1' 85-2 AND SPECIFIC PLAN 85-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 85-2 AND SPECIFIC PLAN 85-1, AND CERTIFYING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze None None -5- 1/7/86 266Approval of General Plan Amendment 85-2: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-3, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 85-2 (AGRICULTURE PRESERVATION) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 85-2 (AGRICULTURE PRESERVATION) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Buchheim restated concerns regarding reservation of 10 acres for a 10 -year period of time and initiated discussion regarding possible ways to accelerate the time frame in the event of a family emergency. He was advised that the property owner would always have the right to petition for relief. Approval of Specific Plan 85-1: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the following Resolution be adopted; RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-4, SPECIFIC PLAN 85-1 (KINOSHITA) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN 85-1 (KINOSHITA) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None 2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 IPAL CODE - REGULATIONS Proposal: Consideration of a zoning study prepared in conjunction with an urgency ordinance, which was adopted May 7, 1985, and extended on June 18, 1985, to prohibit certain land uses during the interim period while the study was prepared. The uses studied included massage parlors, major warehousing/ distribution centers, fortunetelling, adult businesses, and sewage treatment plants. -6- 1/7/86 Applicant: 2 6 This was a City -initiated Public Hearing. Written Communications: (1) Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that the study proposed including the following uses within the Land Use Code, subject to limitations: Major Warehousing/Distribution Centers in excess of 50,000 square feet - Permitted in the Commercial Manufacturing, General Industrial, and Industrial Park Districts as a conditional use. Fortunetelling - Permitted in the Commercial Manufacturing District. Adult Businesses and Massage Parlors - Permitted in the General Commercial and Commercial Manufacturing Districts as a conditional use and subject to certain limitations. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Sewage Treatment Plant was not included within any zoning district at this time due to the belief that it could have significant impacts which should be addressed at the time the project was proposed. (2) Letter received January 6, 1986, from M. C. and J. L. Martinez, 32885 Avenida Descanso, San Juan Capistrano, opposing massage parlors, major warehouse and distribution centers, and fortunetelling; and, supporting regulation of adult businesses. (3) Letter dated January 6, 1986, from Michael J. Darnold, 26022 Avenida Mariposa, San Juan Capistrano, in opposition to permitting the uses under study to be located in the Old Mission District. Tom Tomlinson, City Planner, made an oral presentation, stating that the Municipal Code had no regulations distinguishing adult businesses from other businesses and provided no control through zoning of the uses set forth in the study. He advised that the study was done in response to recent court cases stating that such uses cannot be prohibited, but can be regulated. He advised that the proposed amendment would tighten the City's control and assure that the regulations would withstand any legal challenge. 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. -7- 1/7/86 268",.^ ADoroval of Certain witnin the city: 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: _ AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - PROVIDING RRr_TMATTONc FOR FSTART,TSHTNG CERTAIN LAND USES WITHIN Trir l:1TT - l N VICL 11V A1VVG yr lnf 1.111 Vr Ja-an V ,n CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING WHAREHOUSING, FORTUNETELLING, ADULT BUSINESSES, AND MASSAGE PARLORS WITHIN THE CITY The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None Approval of Definitions: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-5, AMENDMENT TO LAND U DEFINITIONS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, THE DEFINITIONS TO INCLUDE FORTUNETELLING The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3. REZONE 86-2 - Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze None None 1ENT PLAN (AVERY Proposal: Consideration of a Specific Development Plan prepared subsequent to annexation of the property and development problems due to lack of an approved Plan. The Specific Development Plan will provide for the applicant's sign program and resolve administrative difficulties created by the lack of a Plan. The property is located at the southeast corner of Via Escolar and Rancho Viejo Road. Surrounding -8- 1/7/86 269 uses include a church to the east; vacant property to the south; Interstate 5 to the west; and, a mixed commercial use center to the north. The present zoning is PD (Planned Development) District. Applicant: Wayne Held/Avery Foreign Car Service, 28992 Via Escolar, San Juan Capistrano, 92675. Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that the project was approved and developed under Orange County regulations prior to it annexation to the City in May, 1985; therefore, the current uses are considered legal non -conforming uses (auto parts sales and repair). The Specific Development Plan addressed the legal non -conforming uses and the range of permitted uses should the property owner desire to convert the building to another type of land use. The report further addressed the Specific Sign Program and recommended waiver of the rezone application fee of $670, since the need for the zone change was the result of the City's pre -zoning action. 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. Negative Declaration: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to certify the issuance of a Negative Declaration. Approval of Waiver of Application Fee: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, and unanimously carried to waive the application fee of $670 for Rezone 86-2. Approval of Specific Development Plan (Rezone 86-2): 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: REZONE 86-2 (AVERY FOREIGN CAR SERVICE/HELD) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY ADOPTING A SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT -9- 1/7/86 2'70 PLAN FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 650-011-24 (AVERY FOREIGN CAR SERVICE/HELD) The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES 1. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - ESTABLISHING DISTRICTS (ADOPTION) (418. Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of December 17, 1985, and was scheduled for adoption with the amended Section C.(5) stating that use of high- and low-pressure sodium lights would be subject to approval by the City Council. 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 Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the following Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 560, AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE - EXTERIOR LIGHTING REGULATIONS - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9-3.614 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None -10- 1/7/86 2. AMENDMENT Written Communications: Report dated January 7, that the Ordinance was December 17, 1985, and Adoption of Ordinance: The City Attorney read order. Further reading earlier in the meeting. Hausdorfer, seconded by Ordinance be adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 561 271 1986, from the City Clerk, advising introduced at the meeting of was scheduled for adoption. the title of the Ordinance next in of all Ordinances had been waived It was moved by Councilman Councilman Bland, that the following AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE I4�ti1kip 0e$9.1\#were) 0 7b1 vivaiiv saiv v...0 vi' iuu a..ia i. vi' .a-aiv v�ruv �.rar iolia-aivv, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9-3.423 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES WITHIN THE FARM MARKET (FM) DISTRICT The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTIONS 1. SUPPORTING USE OF RADAR ON ORTEGA HIGHWAY (606.1/801.4) Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Administrative Assistant, advising that Thomas Riley, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors initiated efforts to allow the California Highway Patrol to use radar on Ortega Highway in an attempt to reduce accidents and save lives. The report forwarded a Resolution of support. Supporting Use of Radar: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-6, SUPPORTING USE OF RADAR ON ORTEGA HIGHWAY - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF -11- 1/7/86 2'72 THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING STATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF RADAR ON ORTEGA HIGHWAY The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, _ Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Clerk was authorized to forward certified copies of the Resolution to State Senator Marian Bergeson and Assemblyman Gil Ferguson for their consideration. BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS 1. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS IR BIDS - SLURRY SE Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, requesting approval of plans and specifications for the slurry seal of Calle Arroyo from La Novia Avenue to Avenida Siega as part of the City's street maintenance program. The Engineer's estimate for the work was $14,100; funds were budgeted in Account No. 01-4440-286-450. Approval of Specifications/Call for Bids: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim, and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifications for the Slurry Seal for Calle Arroyo Project and to authorize a call for bids. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 7:35 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 7:41 p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS CITY MANAGER 1. C !Y STATEMENT - FROM DISCR Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Administrative Assistant, forwarding a proposed policy statement which defines the conditions or circumstances that must be present to warrant a discretionary donation of City funds. The policy would generally limit public contributions to no more -12- 1/7/86 2'73. that $500 on a one-time basis from year to year. The report advised that legal restrictions prohibit the City Council from making donations to political action committees or to any candidate seeking an elective office. The report also forwarded an Application for Grant of Discretionary Funds, which outlines the process by which requests will be brought to the attention of the City Council. Approval of Policy Statement: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried to approve the Council Policy regarding donations from the Discretionary Fund. 2. PARTICIPATION IN RAIL PLANNING STUDY (809.2) Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Assistant to the City Manager, advising that on January 1, 1986, Senate Bill 1095 became effective. The Bill created a study group to prioritize rail capital projects in the Los Angeles -San Diego Corridor and provided $150,000 to fund the study. Funding requires a local, equal match and the Orange County Transportation Commission will match every $5,000 from cities, up to a maximum of $30,000. Cost for the rail study was estimated at $300,000, with completion in approximately 15 months. The report advised that some capital improvements for San Juan Capistrano could include an improved platform, additional parking, and improved crossings. The Request for Proposals and Scope of Work for the study was included with the report. Approval of Participation: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried to approve participation in the Los Angeles -San Diego State Rail Corridor Study, and to authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $5,000 to be transferred from the unallocated reserves to Account No. 01-4110-282 (Council Discretionary Fund). 3. COOPERATION AGREEMENT (CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT) (406.459/118.1) Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the City Manager, advising that an Amended and Restated Agreement for Cooperation with the Capistrano Unified School District and the Community Redevelopment Agency had been considered by the Agency at its meeting of January 7, 1986, and was forwarded for Council action. The report advised that the City was obligated under the agreement only to the extent that the Community Redevelopment Agency was unable to fulfill its obligations with respect to the acquisition of a civic center site. -13- 1/7/86 274 Approval of Agreement: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess, and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of the Community Redevelopment Agency and approve the Amended and Restated Agreement for Cooperation Between the Capistrano Unified School District, the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of San Juan Capistrano. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. CITY CLERK 1. APRIL 8 1986, MUNICIPAL ELECTION (408.62) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the City Clerk, forwarding a Resolution designating the City Council Chamber as the central counting place for all ballots cast at the April 8, 1986, general municipal election. The cost for rental of the vote tallying equipment was estimated at $500; there will be additional costs for personnel. Funds were budgeted in the 1985-86 Elections Account No. 01-4130-217. Central Counting Place: It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-7, 1986 MUNICIPAL ELECTION - CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING THAT ALL BALLOTS BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Clerk was directed to give further or additional �. notice of the central counting place in time, form, and manner as required by law. CANVASS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the City Clerk, forwarding a Resolution ordering the canvass of the April 8, 1986, election results to be made by the City Clerk. A -14- 1/7/86 275 Certificate of the results will be prepared for acceptance by the City Council on April 15, 1986. Canvass of Election: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Friess, that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-1-7-8. CANVASS OF GENERAL z. m,riuN nzu un Hrlj1L o, 1700 - A AzovV ul' uv Ur 1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1986, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Buchheim, Hausdorfer, and Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: None DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. ACCEPTANCE OF 1984-85 FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT (204.1) Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Director of Administrative Services, advising that the independent outside auditors, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, audited the annual financial statement on the transactions of all municipal operations and found no financial discrepancies or any areas of accounting concerns. The report forwarded the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal period ended June 30, 1985, as prepared by the Administrative Services Department, noting that it met all requirements of the National Council on Government Accounting and conformed to the Audit Guide of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The audit was completed at a cost of $15,500. Acceptance of Financial Report: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer, and unanimously carried to accept the Financial Report and the examination by the City's independent auditors, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company. COUNCIL ACTIONS 1 STATUS OF ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW VACANCY (131.2) Written Communications: Report dated January 7, 1986, from the Assistant to the City Manager, advising that one vacancy currently existed on the -15- 1/7/86 2 Architectural Board of Review and although notices had been given, no applications had been received. The City Clerk will prepare new notices and news releases and readvertise the vacancy. Appointment of Subcommittee: There was a consensus of Council to appoint a subcommittee of Councilmen Friess and Bland to interview applicants. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. MOULTON-NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT (1005.1) Councilman Buchheim advised the 25th anniversary plaque had been presented to the Moulton -Niguel Water District. 2. NO PARKING AREA (309.4) Councilman Bland requested enforcement and replacement of the No Parking signs on the vacant, recently graded area on Del Obispo Street adjacent to the Fire Station. 3. SANTA MARGARITA SEWERLINE CONSTRUCTION (903.2) Councilman Friess noted that the bike trail to Ambuehl School had been removed during the recent construction and requested replacement as soon as possible. He further advised that trail fencing had been knocked down under the San Diego Gas & Electric lines. 4. SHERIFF'S HELICOPTER ACTIVITY (606.1) Councilman Friess noted disruptive helicopter activity during the recent holiday period and was advised that a letter had been forwarded to the Sheriff's Department. 5. CITY MATRIARCH LUCANA ISCH (114.4) There was a consensus of Council that a Resolution be developed for the family of the recently -deceased City Matriarch, Lucana Isch, for presentation during the St. Joseph's Day activities. 6. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (603.4) Mayor Schwartze noted receipt of a book from the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "Chemical Emergency Preparedness Program, dealing with emergencies and appropriate responses and suggested review by the Director of Public Works. 7. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (106.15) Mayor Schwartze advised he would be running for the position of permanent member of the Local Agency Formation -16- 1/7/86 27'7 Commission; voting will take place at the League of California Cities meeting on January 9, 1986. 8. MISSION VIEJO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (105.1) Mayor Schwartze advised he would attend a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mission Viejo Community Services District scheduled for January 8, 1986. CLOSED SESSION Council recessed to a Closed Session at 7:53 p.m., for discussion of personnel and pending litigation, the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 9:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, January 21, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. Respectfully submitted, ,#, •ER'f CITY CLERK -17- 1/7/86