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86-0603_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingJUNE 3, 1986 437 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 Acting Mayor Schwartze at 7:10 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor Michael Carlisle, Capistrano Valley Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Phillip R. Schwartze, Acting Mayor Anthony L. Bland, Councilman Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman ABSENT: Kenneth E. Friess, Mayor Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor pro tem STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Glenn Southard, Assistant City Manager; 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, Deputy City Clerk/Recording Secretary. MTNTTTES Regular Meeting of May 20, 1986: It was moved by Acting Mayor Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Bland, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 1986, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bland, and Acting Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Buchheim ABSENT: Councilman Hausdorfer and Mayor Friess MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland, that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim, and Acting Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hausdorfer and Mayor Friess -1- 6/3/86 3 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 Bland, Buchheim, and Acting Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hausdorfer and Mayor Friess 1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (202.2) The List of Demands dated May 21, 1986, Warrant Register No. 86-112, in the total amount of $312,558.29, was approved as submitted. 2. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS (138.4 The Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken at the meeting of May 19, 1986, was ordered received and filed. 3. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS (140.4) The Report dated May 28, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, regarding actions taken by the Planning Commission at their meeting of May 27, 1986, was ordered received and filed. 4. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (REID) (402.141) As set forth in the report dated June 3, 1986, from the City Attorney, the Claim filed on April 12, 1986, by Attorney Theodore R. Howard on behalf of Irene Reid, in connection with an accident which occurred at Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo Street on December 11, 1985, was denied. The City Attorney was authorized to handle the matter to a conclusion. 5. STATUS REPORT - CAMINO CAPISTRANO BRIDGE (804.2) The report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, setting forth the status of the Camino Capistrano Bridge project, was ordered received and filed. 6. ACCEPTANCE OF LICENSE AGREEMENT - LOS RIOS AREA - MISSION STREET (CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT) (406.649) As set forth in the report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, the License Agreement with the -2- 6/3/86 Capistrano Valley Water District for encroachment acro 39 District's Little Hollywood Wellsite No. 1, for widening and paving of Mission Street, was approved and accepted. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; the City Clerk was directed to forward the Agreement to the Orange County Recorder's Office. 7. AWARD OF CONTRACT - LOS RIOS AREA - As set forth in the report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, the contract for construction of the Mission Street and Ramos Street Improvements in the Los Rios Area was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Husby Construction of San Clemente, in the amount of $57,412.00; all other bids were rejected. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENTS AND RI (AHFP 1141) - DEL OBISPO STREE As set forth in the report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-6-3-1. ACCEPTING EASEMENTS FOR PROJECT - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING EASEMENTS FOR THE DEL OBISPO STREET/CAMINO DEL AVION TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT The Resolution accepted the perpetual easement and right-of-way deeds for street, highway and utility purposes and perpetual easement and right-of-way deeds for slope and temporary construction purposes from George and Evelyn Forster and Robert and Anita Forster. The Resolution directed the City Clerk to forward the easements to the Orange County Recorder. Upon receipt of the recorded documents, payment was authorized in the amount of $19,663 to George and Evelyn Forster, and $22,244 to Robert and Anita Forster. All necessary right-of-way has been acquired for AHFP Project No. 1141, Del Obispo Street and Camino Del Avion (southeast quadrant), and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the "Right-of-way Certification - Acquired" document on behalf of the City. -3- 6/3/86 4 4 ` PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION RE REQUEST TO LOCATE PRE -FABRICATED HORSE STALLS, ZONE VARIANCE 86-6 - PROPERTY LOCATED AT 33512 VALLE ROAD (ROTHF.NRRRr) 1794.7 Proposal: Consideration of an appeal of the May 15, 1986, Zoning Administrator decision concerning Zone Variance 86-6, which requested that a pre -fabricated horse stall be located in or adjacent to an equestrian easement at the rear of the property. Municipal Code Section 9-3.620(b) requires that horse stalls maintain a minimum rear setback of 15 feet. The Zoning Administrator approved a 5 -foot setback from the equestrian easement, which allowed a 10 -foot encroachment into the required rear yard setback, while preserving the future availability of the easement. The applicant appealed the decision on the grounds that the equestrian trail is currently undeveloped and, in his opinion, unlikely to ever be developed. Appellant/Property Owner: Leonard S. Rothenberg, 33512 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano. Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that the Zoning Administrator approved a 5 -foot setback, since maintaining the full 15 -foot setback would have resulted in a hardship due to the slope of the rear yard. The report advised that the applicant offered to post a bond guaranteeing the clearance of the easement should it ever be developed. Exhibits were on display and Susan Tebo, Associate Planner, made an oral presentation, discussing the setback requirements and the Zoning Administrator's decision. She noted the recommendation to deny the appeal due to precedent -setting concerns. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Acting Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing and the following persons responded: (1) Leonard Rothenberg, applicant, presented a map depicting the trail easement and a blockage caused by a Water District pumping station. He discussed the slope of the trail, noted that in the area there were other encroachments into the easement, and stated that any developable trail would end at this property. He cited his willingness to post a bond to remove the structure should the trail be developed. -4- 6/3/86 (2) Paul Gunneman, 33536 Valle Road, spoke in favor o4t4 appeal. (3) Richard Adams, 33532 Valle Road, spoke in favor of the appeal. There being no further response, Acting Mayor Schwartze closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Council Discussion: With the aid of the General Plan Map, Tom Tomlinson, City Planner, pointed out the trail under consideration and its relationship and connections to other trails in the area. In response to Councilman Buchheim, Mr. Tomlinson advised that three lots would be blocked by the proposed stalls; Councilman Buchheim was advised that the homeowners in the area had been notified of the Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding trail connections and the feasibility of constructing the feeder trail in the Valle Road area. Councilman Buchheim noted the hardship caused by varied elevations in the area and stated support for the appeal, particularly since the stalls would be portable and easily moved if necessary. Councilman Bland noted he was not generally in support of blocking equestrian trails, but due to the extenuating circumstances and the posting of a bond to remove the structure, he would be in favor of the appeal. Approval of Appeal: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Acting Mayor Schwartze to overturn the Zoning Administrator's decision and uphold the appeal, based on the findings that there are unusual circumstances with this property due to lot lines, topography and existing facilities, such as the water pumping station, which encroach on the trail easement and with a requirement for posting of a surety for removal of the structure, if necessary. Discussion ensued regarding Building Code requirements for placing a structure on or near the rear property lines, and with the concurrence of the second, the motion was amended to include a requirement for compliance with applicable Building Code regulations. The motion carried unanimously. Staff was directed to prepare a Resolution setting forth the findings for consideration at the meeting of June 17, 1986. PROPOSED REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR THE FIVE YEARS BEGINNING JULY 1, 1986, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1991 /7n[ Or% /nnwrm rnrrron\ Proposal: Review of the Proposed Budget for the 1986-1991 Fiscal Years. Applicant: This was a City -initiated Public Hearing. -5- 6/3/86 4 42L Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Assistant City Manager, advising that final budget figures were being compiled and proposed revenue and expenditure information was incomplete. The report recommended continuing the Public Hearing to the meeting of June 10, 1986. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Acting Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Continuation of Public Hearing: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of June 10, 1986. 3. REZONE 85-5 AND SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 86-1 (NU -WEST) (318.5) (CONTINUED) This Public Hearing was continued from the meeting of May 6, 1986. Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, forwarding the applicant's request to continue the Public Hearing. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Acting Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Continuation of Public Hearing: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of July 1, 1986. 4. SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT 11587 AND RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT PLAN, TENTATIVE TRACT 11648, AND TENTATIVE TRACT 11832 (AROSA) (316.1) (CONTINUED) This Public Hearing was continued from the meeting of April 15, 1986. _ Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that bids had been solicited for consultant services to assist in evaluation of test results and pursuing certification and closure of the sanitary landfill by the appropriate public agencies. The -6- 6/3/86 5. report requested continuance of necessary study, evaluation and requirements to be completed. the Hearing to allow 443 identification of closure Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Acting Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Continuation of Public Hearing: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of August 19, 1986. 86-1 AND TENTATIVE Applicant: Jean Lacouague, P. O. Box 327, San Juan Capistrano. Property Owner: Rivendell Management Group, Ltd., 10318 - 82 Avenue, Suite 300, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6E 1Z8. Written Communications: (1) Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, recommending the Hearing be continued pursuant to the request of the applicant. (2) Letter dated May 29, 1986, from William J. Griffith, President, Rivendell Management Group, Ltd., 10318 - 82 Avenue, Suite 300, Edmonton, Alberta, requesting the Hearing be continued to the meeting of June 17, 1986, to assess the financial impact of the conditions pertaining to infrastructure and offsites for the project. Public Hearing: Notice having been given as required by law, Acting Mayor Schwartze opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time. Continuation of Public Hearing: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of June 17, 1986. RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 7:42 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 7:45 p.m. -7- 6/3/86 444 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS CITY MANAGER STATUS REPORT - EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES STUDY (705.7) Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Assistant City Manager, advising that additional time was necessary to complete the study of equestrian issues due to the depth and scope of the issues identified. Approval of Time Extension: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to approve an extension to October 1, 1986, for the Equestrian Issues Study Committee to complete its work. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. SAN JUAN CREEK CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS (ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT) (906.22) Written Communications: (1) Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that the City had received a request from the Environmental Management Agency to review proposed improvements to the San Juan Creek Channel and, for the Planning Commission to determine if the project conformed to the City's General Plan. The report advised that the project under consideration was part of a multi -phase improvement program which extended from Pacific Coast Highway north to include the confluence of Trabuco Creek with San Juan Creek. Phase I, which extended from Pacific Coast Highway to just south of Stonehill Drive extension, has been completed. Phase II extends north along the Creek and into the City for a distance of 300 feet and is out for bid at the present time. Phase III continues north to just south of the confluence; and, Phase IV is a future project which will address the hydraulic conditions at the confluence. The project proposed to raise the height of the levee on both sides of the Creek to provide protection from a 100 -year flood. The report set forth findings with regard to General Plan consistency. Due to the slight degree of inconsistency with the General Plan when compared to the overall design of existing channel improvements, approval of Phase II was recommended, provided mitigation measures were incorporated into the project design and implementation. (2) Letter dated May 28, 1986, from Thomas F. Riley, Supervisor, Fifth District, Orange County Board of -8- 6/3/86 Supervisors, providing additional information, includ4 445 financial impacts of the requested aesthetic improvements, and requesting approval of the project to increase the level of flood protection for the residents of San Juan Creek floodplain. The letter also noted the importance of the project to qualify the extension of Stonehill Drive for Federal funding. Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner, made an oral presentation, describing the proposed improvements and the mitigation measures suggested by Staff. She noted that the existing channel improvements were technically inconsistent with the General Plan and the project would add to an existing non -conformity. The Director of Community Planning and Development discussed the County's position on funding aesthetic improvements and advised that the aesthetic improvements should deal mainly with landscaping. Ken Smith, Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Flood Control Design, was present and provided information regarding the data and studies used to determine the capability of the channel to accommodate flooding. Councilman Buchheim cited the need for further studies of the Trabuco and Oso tributaries for flood control protection. Council concurred that earthtone-colored concrete could be excluded due to visual impacts when compared to overall channel improvements, but as many other environmental amenities as possible should be maintained. Councilman Bland urged pursuit of the project from the standpoint of its necessity in the extension of Stonehill Drive. General Plan Consistency: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-6-3-2. AFFIRMING DETERMINATION THAT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION THAT PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO SAN JUAN CREEK CHANNEL ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE CITY GENERAL PLAN The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim and Acting Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Hausdorfer and Mayor Friess -9- 6/3/86 446. Approval of Phase II Improvements: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve Phase II improvements to San Juan Creek within the City, provided the following mitigation measures are incorporated into the project report and implementation program. The motion was subsequently amended to exclude earthtone-colored concrete: (1) Landscaping should be provided adjacent to the outside slope of the channel to soften the impacts of the increase in height and to provide a buffer area. (2) Slumpstone or other similar -type material should be used for the retaining walls to minimize visual impacts. (3) Access to the San Juan Creek levee should be taken from Alipaz or Del Obispo Streets or Avenida Aeropuerto. Construction traffic should be prohibited from the neighborhoods of Mission Bell Ranch, Troy Homes, and Mariner Village. (4) The hours of operation should be limited to 8:00 a.m., to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and, 8:30 a.m., to 4:30 p.m., Saturday. (5) All dirt access roads into the creek should be sprinklered regularly in accordance with Section 9-3.621 of the Municipal Code. (6) The contractor should provide for detour equestrian and bicycle trails. Upon completion of improvements, the contractor should reconstruct the bicycle trail along the west side of the levee to a width of 12 feet and reconstruct the equestrian trail. Phases III and IV: Phases III and IV projects were referred back to staff to work with the Orange County Flood Control District to ensure that flood control improvements are consistent with the City's General Plan. 2. APPEAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GREAT WESTERN ANNEXATION (401.30) Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, advising that the Environmental Review Board issued a negative declaration with regard to the proposed annexation of the Great Western Savings property, which consisted of approximately 12 acres adjacent to the southern City boundary. By letter dated May 8, 1986, the Capistrano Beach Community Association appealed the decision to require a negative declaration for the -10- 6/3/86 annexation proposal. The letter requested a focused Fiscal Impact Report; a report on how the lessening of revenue from subject land would diminish the services in Capistrano Beach currently provided by the County; and, a report on the dollar amount of revenue generated by subject land, both as developed and undeveloped property, to determine the amount of loss to Capistrano Beach. The report responded to the appeal and recommended the Negative Declaration be upheld. Councilman Buchheim advised he would abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. Negative Declaration Upheld: It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Acting Mayor Schwartze that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 86-6-3-3, UPHOLDING NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR GREAT WESTERN ANNEXATION - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR GREAT WESTERN ANNEXATION The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Bland and Acting Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Buchheim ABSENT: Councilman Hausdorfer and Mayor Friess Council acknowledged that a full report will be prepared and available regarding fiscal impacts of the project; the report will be provided to the San Juan Capistrano and Capistrano Beach communities. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, EXTRA WORK - VEREDA BIKEWAY (HUSBY CONSTRUCTION) (704.5) Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Director of Public Works, advising that unforeseen conditions were discovered upon excavation for construction of the bikeway and required adjacent drainage improvements. The report advised that the Change Order consisted of a contract increase in the amount of $7,210 for extra work, and a deduction of $2,060 for deleted items, for a net change in the contract price of $5,150. An adjustment of $5,000 was necessary to cover the contract increase. -11- 6/3/86 4 /� Q Approval of Change Order No. 1: `� v It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Bland and unanimously carried to transfer $5,000 Parks and Recreation Fees Reserve to Account No. 06-4706-511, and to approve Contract Change Order the amount of $7,210. ORDINANCES 1. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 8 OF THE Councilman from the No. 1, in Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of May 20, 1986, and was scheduled for adoption. Adoption of Ordinance: The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in order. Further reading of all Ordinances had been waived earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Bland that the following Ordinance be adopted: AMENDMENT TO TITLE 8 OF THE [ILDING REGULATIONS - FEES - AN V1[L 11V Li1VVPr Vl 1Clla 1.111 V1' VALY VVLLLY Y..CLr lV1Lu-LLYV, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 1, OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE - BUILDING REGULATIONS - FEES The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Bland, Buchheim and Acting Mayor Schwartze NOES: None ABSENT:Councilman Hausdorfer and Mayor Friess COUNCILMANIC ITEMS 1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS (130.1) Written Communications: Report dated June 3, 1986, from the Assistant to the City Manager, advising that the term of office for all Commission and Board appointments expires on June 30th of each year, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-2.102. The report forwarded a listing of current appointees to all Commissions and Boards. -12- 6/3/86 Fd �J Item Held Over: It was moved by Acting Mayor Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to hold the item over for consideration at the meeting of June 17, 1986, to allow for all Council Members to be present. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. EQUESTRIAN EVENT AT OAKS STABLES (705.7) Councilman Buchheim advised he had attended the Oaks Classic horse -jumping competition at The Oaks Stables on Sunday, June 1, 1986. Staff was directed to forward a thank you letter to Athalie Clarke and Joan Irvine Smith. 2. CHAMBER/CITY SOFTBALL GAME (105.4) Acting Mayor Schwartze advised the City had won the annual softball game played on June 1, 1986. 3. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - PEPPERTREE BEND (805.1) Councilman Bland noted speeding and off-road vehicles in the Peppertree Bend area and requested Sheriff enforcement. CLOSED SESSION Council recessed to a Closed Session at 8:21 p.m., for discussion of personnel matters, the Deputy City Clerk being excused therefrom, and reconvened at 8:43 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m., to the next meeting date of Tuesday, June 10, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., in the San Juan Hot Springs Dance Hall. Respectfully submitted, MARY ANN HANOVER, CITY CLERK 1 / By Cheryl Mhnew6n, Deputy -City Clerk Recording Secretary ATTEST: -13- 6/3/86