82-1207_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting1
DECEMBER 7, 1982
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 Buchheim at
7:06 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Steven
Marsh, Community Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Lawrence F. Buchheim, Mayor
Anthony L. Bland, Mayor pro tem
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Councilman
Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; E. Phillip Hale,
Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services;
William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Thomas G. Merrell,
Director of Community Planning and Development; James S. Okazaki,
City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk; Cherly Johnson,
Recording Secretary.
DEDICATION OF MEETING TO MEMORY OF KENNETH 0. FELTMAN
(36) Mayor Buchheim dedicated the meeting to the memory of Mr.
Ken Feltman, who passed away on November 20, 1982. Mr.
Feltman was active in the formation of the City and a member
of the Planning Commission from September 13, 1965, to April
7, 1970.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 16, 1982:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Friess that the Minutes of the regular meeting of November 16,
1982, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
Councilmen Friess, Bland, Schwartze, and
Mayor Buchheim
None
Councilman Hausdorfer
None
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MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman
Schwartze that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
1. COMMENDATION ON BEHALF OF TODD HART CHAMPIONSHIP
FOUNDATION
(36) Orange County Sheriff Brad Gates read in full the
commendation of City Manager Stephen Julian for his
participation in a 24-hour baseball game held Saturday and
Sunday, October 23 and 24 between the Orange County
Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department to raise funds for the Todd Hart Championship
Foundation. Todd Hart was injured in September while
playing in a college football game.
Mr. Gates presented the commendation and the third base to
Mr. Julian and thanked City staff and San Juan Capistrano
residents for their efforts and in the support given to the
Wyatt Hart family.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. STREET CONDITIONS - HIGHLAND DRIVE (STONER
(83) Patty Leone, 30195 Hillside Terrace, conveyed concerns of
residents of the Stoneridge tract regarding the lack of
pavement markings, striping and signing on Highland Drive
and advised of a non-functioning street light at the
intersection of Rancho Viejo Road and Highland Drive.
Mayor Buchheim advised that City staff is aware of the
problems and with the concurrence of Council, referred the
item to the Director of Public Works for a written response
to the Homeowners Association.
2. TRABUCO CREEK FLOOD PROTECTION
(80) Marilyn Williams, 29931 Camino Capistrano, urged the City to
take immediate steps to assure adequate input for flood
protection during the County's planning of development of
the upper Trabuco Creek area. She noted that studies should
be conducted of the project run-off, locations for catch
basins and the possibility of concrete channels; that such
measures should be part of the off-site improvements
required of the development of the upper Trabuco Creek area.
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Councilman Hausdorfer stated for the record the Council's
acknowledgement of the potential development of Rancho
Mission Viejo and the attending impacts. With the
concurrence of Council, Mayor Buchheim referred the matter
to the Director of Public Works; a letter is to be forwarded
to the Orange County Environmental Management Agency and a
Council report prepared on the status of the issue and any
mitigating measures that could be instituted by the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman
Schwartze 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, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
(41) The List of Demands dated December 7, 1982, Warrant Register
No. 83-061, in the total amount of $512,436.65, was approved
as submitted.
2. REPORT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION ACTIONS OF
NOVEMBER 23. 1982
(23) The Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Secretary of the
Cultural Heritage Commission regarding actions taken at the
meeting of November 23, 1982, was ordered received and
filed.
3. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTIONS OF
NOVEMBER 15, 1982
(62) The Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Secretary of the
Parks and Recreation Commission regarding actions taken at
the meeting of November 15, 1982, was ordered received and
filed.
4. REPORT OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ACTIONS OF
NOVEMBER 10 AND NOVEMBER 24, 1982
(23) The Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Secretary of the
Traffic and Transportation Commission regarding actions
taken at the meetings of November 10 and 24, 1982, was
ordered received and filed.
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5. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ZONE VARIANCE 79-23
(DUNIVIN)
(95) As set forth in the report dated December 7, 1982, from the
City Clerk, a public hearing was set for the meeting of
January 4, 1983, on the appeal filed by Forrest Dunivin in
conjunction with the October 26, 1982, Planning Commission
revocation of Zone Variance 79-23.
6. RELEASE OF GRADING BOND, TRACT 11036, ALIPAZ STREET (SAN
JUAN PARTNERS SPINNAKER DEVELOPMENT)
(85) As set forth in the report dated December 7, 1982, from the
Director of Public Works, all grading work required for
Tract 11036 has been completed. Release of Grading Bond No.
1021222 from Developers Insurance Company in the amount of
$20,000, was authorized.
7. COOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT SHARING AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY
CTTTF,B
(38) As set forth in the report dated December 7, 1982, from the
Director of Public Works, the Cooperative Equipment Sharing
Agreement was approved, whereby participating Orange County
cities will make certain of their individually -owned
equipment available for rental on a mutual aid basis to
other Orange County cities. The Mayor and City Clerk were
authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
8. REPORT ON PASEO DE LA PAZ STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
(80) The report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Public Works, regarding completion of the repair and
repaving of Paseo de la Paz, was ordered received and filed.
9. SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS -
(74) As set forth in the report dated December 7, 1982, from the
Director of Public Works, specifications for the 1983, City
Weed Abatement Program were approved and staff authorized to
advertise for bids.
10. AFFIRMATION OF LOCAL APPOINTIVE LIST OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS
(23) As set forth in the report dated December 7, 1982, from the
City Clerk, Council affirmed the List of Commissions, Boards
and Committees as submitted and concurred with the posting
of Vacancy Notices in the City Clerk's offices and the three
official posting places in the City, as follows: City Hall,
the Hot Springs Dance Hall, and the Library.
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11. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA/TURNER)
(35) The Claim filed on September 16, 1982, by the Automobile
Club of Southern California as subrogee of Robin and
Adrienne Turner for damages allegedly sustained when a tree
branch struck the Turner vehicle, was denied and referred to
the City's Claims Adjuster, Carl Warren Insurance, as set
forth in the report dated December 7, 1982, from the City
Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION - ZONE VARIANCE
82-23, PATIO COVER ENCROACHMENT (WHIPPLE/SMITH)
(95) This Public Hearing was continued from the meeting of
November 16, 1982.
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, submitting
additional information and resubmitting the prior
agenda report dated November 16, 1982.
(2) Letter dated December 3, 1982, to Jack Smith from Jim
and Sue Whipple, stating their hopes that the matter
may be resolved in an amicable manner.
(3) Letter dated December 2, 1982, from the City Clerk to
Michael A. Casciola, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs.
Whipple, acknowledging his letter of December 2, 1982,
requesting a one-week continuance of the Hearing.
Continuation to January 18, 1983:
Mayor Buchheim advised t at all parties would be available
to attend the January 18 meeting, and it was moved by
Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer and
unanimously carried to continue the Hearing to the Council
meeting of January 18, 1983.
2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - ZONE
82-24. PARKING DEFICIENCIES DUE TO PROPOSED E
(95) This Public Hearing was continued from the meeting of
November 16, 1982.
Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, advising that the
appellant has concurred with the revised condition of
approval requiring execution of an agreement relating to
additional parking.
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Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Buchheim
opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response,
closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Approval of Zone Variance:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-12-7-1, ZONE VARIANCE 82-24
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COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 82-24, A REQUEST
TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
FOR A PATIO ADDITION TO THE CAPISTRANO DEPOT RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 26701 VERDUGO STREET
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The revised condition requires agreement to provide a method
to determine the actual number of automobiles generated by
restaurant patronage and to allow alternative methods to
satisfy the requirement to provide no more than 41
additional spaces, if necessary. Additional parking will
not be required as long as the existing lot is found to be
adequate; Council will review the agreement in 5 years
(December, 1987) or at the request of the property owner to
determine whether to maintain, modify, or terminate the
agreement.
3. SPECIFIC STREET PLAN - SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD EXTENDED
(83) Proposal:
To review and receive public testimony regarding the
Specific Plan and alternative alignments for the extension
of San Juan Creek Road. The report recommends that the
Hearing be continued to January 18, 1983, to allow for the
State -required 45 -day review period of the draft Focus
Environmental Impact Report prepared at the direction of the
Environmental Review Board.
Applicant:
This is a City -initiated Hearing.
Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding background
information as well as the Planning Commission
recommendation of approval of Alignment A with Option D.
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Exhibits were on display and Nanette Bourne, Assistant
Planner, described the proposed alignments. She advised
that a flood plain management study and soils and geology
report should be prepared as a condition of approval.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Buchheim
opened the Public Hearing and the following persons
responded:
(1) Marilyn Kirk, 22042 Rockport Lane, Huntington Beach,
co-owner of the Keele property, cited support for
Alternate A.
(2) Warner Unis, representing Soman Associates, Civil
Engineers, 150A Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, cited
concurrence with staff recommendations.
(3) Jean Lacouague, 28612 San Juan Creek Road, cited
support of Alternate A and the northern -most alignment
just prior to its intersection with La Pata.
(4) Mr. Noble, 32219 Via Barrida, requested that
consideration be given to ways of alleviating the
potential use of the road as a raceway.
(5) Herman Quest, 31472 Paseo Christina, cited support for
Alternate A and recommended instituting speed and
weight limitations.
(6) Patricia Hoffman, 35821 Beach Road, Capistrano Beach,
read a letter dated December 3, 1982, in opposition to
financial participation in the proposed improvements.
Continuation to January 18, 1983:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to continue the Hearing
to January 18, 1983, to allow completion of the
environmental review period.
4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 82-3, REZONE 82-9, AND A.C. 82-5 -
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(46) Proposal:
(68) A General Plan Amendment for approximately 9.3 acres of land
at the southeast corner of Valle Road and San Juan Creek
Road to change the land use designation from 1.4 (Medium
Density Residential) to SS (Special Study); a zone change
from Growth Management to SP (Precise Plan District); and,
review of conceptual development plans. Pursuant to the
Environmental Review Board determination, a Focus
Environmental Impact Report was prepared and submitted to
the State Clearinghouse for the required 45 -day review
period, ending December 9, 1982.
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Applicant/Property Owner:
Amran N.V., 35012 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach 92624.
Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding the Planning
Commission recommendation of approval with additions.
Exhibits were on display and Tom Tomlinson, Senior Planner,
pointed out reduced elevations and plan changes and
discussed the recommendations made by the commissions.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Buchheim
opened the Public Hearing and the following persons
responded:
(1) John Ruble of Moore, Ruble, Yudell, architects for the
project, made a slide presentation showing the
elevations, building orientation and character of the
project. He discussed the revisions and refinements
that have been made.
(2) Jan Hanson, Architectural Board of Review member, cited
Board actions on the project and their unanimous
approval.
(3) Steve Rios, Planning Commission member, cited concerns
regarding the mass, size, and impact of the project
that still exist following the revisions presented.
(4) Dennis Haehn, Traffic and Transportation Commission
Chairman, emphasized the Commission's concerns
regarding traffic impacts on Valle Road, San Juan Creek
Road and Camino Capistrano and suggested mitigating
measures should be considered.
(5) Thalia Cutler, 30171 Silver Spur, cited view impacts
and traffic flow problems and urged that consideration
be given to reducing or relocating the project.
There being no further response, Mayor Buchheim closed the
Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Continuation to January 18, 1983:
It was moved by Councilman `2
It seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to continue the item to
January 18, 1983, to allow completion of the environmental
review period.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The Council recessed at 8:47 p.m. and reconvened at 9:02 p.m.
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5. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9-3.603 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
- OFF-SITE MONUMENT SIGNS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
(25) Proposal:
Consideration of methods to provide off-site identification
signs for "hard -to -find" residential developments in the
City.
Applican:
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This is a City -initiated Public Hearing.
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, reiterating the
Planning Commission recommendation of denial of the
Code Amendment, and forwarding a staff recommendation
that Council determine that Municipal Code Subsection
9-3.603 be used to allow placement of identification
signs. Criteria for review of the signs would be
incorporated into a formal Council policy for adoption
at a future date.
(2) Letter dated December 6, 1982, from Audrey Bryant, Vice
President, Stoneridge Estates Homeowners Association,
in support of installation of a monument sign for
Stoneridge Estates.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Buchheim
opened the Public Hearing and the following persons
responded:
(1) James Barker, 30156 Hillside Terrace, advised that
Stoneridge residents support installation of an
identification monument for their development.
(2) Thalia Cutler, San Juan Beautiful President, conveyed
the organization's opposition to placard -type signs;
stated they could support a permanent, esthetically
pleasing masonry -type monument.
There being no further response, Mayor Buchheim closed the
Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Denial of Code Amendment/Approval of Criteria:
Counc lman Bland cited his concerns regarding possible
consequences of the proposed program. It was moved by
Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Friess to deny
Code Amendment 82-11, and to approve the following seven
criteria as guidelines for review of individual off-site
residential signs, pursuant to Municipal Code Subsection
9-3.603 (d) (2) (vi) (am) :
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(1) The off-site sign has been requested by the
development's homeowners association or by at least 50%
of the residents and/or owners within the development;
(2) None of the project entries are visible from a primary
or secondary arterial highway;
(3) Because of the lack of visibility of the development
and the presence of intervening residential
neighborhoods between the development and its nearest
arterial highway access, the off-site sign is necessary
to minimize confusion and provide adequate directional
identification for visitors.
(4) The development location and its access routes are such
that an off-site sign would, in fact, be effective in
increasing development identification to visitors.
(5) Maximum one per development up to six feet in height
and eight square feet in area; earthtone colors
required; external lighting only.
(6) Location to be approved by the Director of Community
Planning and Development and Director of Public Works.
Signs to be located either within public right-of-way
or on private property.
(7) Only name and project logo permitted on sign unless the
Director of Community Planning and Development
determines that directional information (e.g., arrows,
mileage) is also needed to adequately identify the
development.
These criteria are to be incorporated into a formal City
Council policy to be adopted at a future Council meeting.
The motion carried with Councilman Bland voting in the
negative.
ORDINANCES
1. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CONTROLS
OVER COLOR AND REFLECTIVITY OF NEW CUSTOM HOMES TO BE BUILT
IN HIGH -VISIBILITY HILLSIDE AREAS OF THE CITY
(55) This item had been referred to the Planning Commission on
November 16, 1982, for report and recommendation on the
deletion of Bear Brand Ranch from the provisions of the
amendment.
Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, recommending that
consideration of the matter be continued to January 4, 1983.
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Marilyn Williams, 29931 Camino Capistrano,
to the proposed Amendment and urged that no
consideration be given to the item.
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cited opposition
further
Termination of Consideration of Amendment:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer and seconded by
Councilman Schwartze to terminate further consideration of
the Amendment. The motion carried with Councilman Friess
voting in the negative.
REZONE 82-8 - CAPISTRANO PARTNERS/HUNT CLUB (ADOPTION OF
(95) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the City Clerk, advising
that the Ordinance was regularly introduced at the meeting
of November 16, 1982, and was scheduled for adoption.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 478:
The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in
order. Further reading of all ordinances had been waived
earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman
Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Friess that the following
Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 478, REZONE 82-8 (CAPISTRANO
PARTNERS HUNT CLUB) - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY CHANGING THE
ZONING OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 650-391-04, LOT 134 OF
TRACT 6305, FROM GM (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) TO 90 EL
(20,000), AND EL (CAPISTRANO PARTNERS/HUNT CLUB)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Bland, Schwartze, and
Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Hausdorfer
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS
1. ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - CAMINO CAPISTRANO BRIDGE
RIGHT-OF-WAY
(44) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding a resolution requesting the Orange County
Board of Supervisors to allocate $38,500 through the fiscal
year 1983-84 Arterial Highway Financing Program for purchase
of right-of-way for the Camino Capistrano Bridge project.
The estimated cost of right-of-way purchase is $77,000; the
Arterial Highway Financing Program funds will be matched by
the City.
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Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Friess that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-12-7-2, CAMINO CAPISTRANO BRIDGE - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE AHFP THE RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE
FOR THE CAMINO CAPISTRANO BRIDGE
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Schwartze suggested that measures be pursued to
assure inclusion in the Arterial Highway Financing Program;
Mr. Murphy advised that County staff strongly supports the
project.
BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
SUPPLEMENTAL ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION,
DEL OBISPO STREET ALIPAZ STREET, AHFP 1057 (NIEBLAS)
(73) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of Public
Works, advising that the City has been informed that the
agreed upon purchase price for the right-of-way necessary to
widen the Alipaz/Del Obispo intersection was $169,900,
rather than the $169,000 approved on November 16; and,
requesting approval of amended escrow instructions requiring
the City to pay all escrow and recording costs. A total
expenditure of $1,550, from the Systems Development Fund,
was requested to cover the additional costs, as follows:
$900 - Additional purchase price payment
362 - Title fee payment
260 - Escrow fee
28 - Escrow contingency
Approval of Additional Payment/Escrow Fees:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to approve the additional
payment of $1,550 for purchase of the right-of-way at the
southwest corner of Del Obispo Street and Alipaz Street; to
approve the supplemental escrow instructions dated November
16, 1982; and, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the documents on behalf of the City.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 9:25 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano
Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 9:32 p.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. STATUS REPORT - ACJACHEMA STREET, SAN JUAN
(52) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the City Manager,
advising that staff has submitted conceptual plans for the
upgrade of Acjachema Street in conjunction with construction
of the library to add decorative pavement and landscaping at
a cost of approximately $123,000. The report requests a
Council determination on use of the proposed plans and cites
measures to be taken should the proposal be approved.
Exhibits were on display and the City Manager made a brief
presentation.
Preparation of Plans and Specifications:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Friess and unanimously carried to direct staff to proceed
with the negotiations for the deletion of the Acjachema
Street portion from the library construction contract and to
begin preparation of plans and specifications for the new
street design after all necessary agreements have been
obtained; further, to budget the work for the 1983-84 fiscal
year as an approved capital project.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ACCEPTANCE OF 1981-82 FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT
(41) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Assistant City
Manager/Director of Administrative Services, advising that
the 1981-82 City financial statements had been audited by
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company and forwarding the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal period
ending June 30, 1982.
Acceptance of Report:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to accept the
examination and report prepared by the City's independent
auditors, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE: PARKLAND
STANDARDS/SECOND DWELLING UNITS ON SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS/TIM
(55) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, advising that the State
Legislature recently passed bills which will require changes
in the Municipal Code, as follows:
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(1) Parkland Dedication - limits parkland dedication
standard to 3 acres per thousand persons brought into
the City by a new residential project; upon
documentation, an amount not to exceed 5 acres per
thousand can be required. The City's current standard
is 7 acres per thousand.
(2) Second Units on Single -Family Lots - provisions will be
required for second dwelling units (attached or
detached) in both single - and multiple - family
residential zones; the second units will be exempt from
environmental review and growth management
requirements.
(3) Time Limits for Recording Tentative Maps - Mr. Merrell
advised of an additional new State law and recommended
the item be included for initiation of an amendment to
the Code.
Initiation of Amendments:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Friess and unanimously carried to initiate consideration of
the three Code amendments. The amendments were referred to
the Planning Commission for report and recommendation; the
parkland standards amendment was also referred to the Parks
and Recreation Commission for report and recommendation.
IRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. BUDGET REVISIONS, PROJECT COMMITTEE NO. 2 - DISASTER FUNDS
(SERRA)
(79) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding an agreement between SERRA and the Aliso
Water Management Agency to provide immediate administrative
services for operation of the SERRA treatment plant and
listing expenditures required to fund Project Committee No.
2, operations and maintenance and repayment of the storm
damage loan.
Approval of Expenditure/Agreement:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to approve the
expenditure of $137,000 for SERRA Project Committee No. 2;
to authorize the transfer of funds from the Sewer Enterprise
Fund Reserve to accommodate the expenses; and, to approve
the agreement between SERRA and the Aliso Water Management
Aqencv for mutual management services.
2. BUDGET REVISIONS, PROJECT COMMITTEE NO. 12 - MASTER PLAN
STUDY (SERRA)
(79) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of Public
Works advising that a re -allocation of obligations for the
Master Plan Study (Project Committee No. 12) requires a
budget amendment in the amount of $30.22.
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Approval of Budget Amendment:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Schwartze and unanimously carried to approve the budget
amendment and to transfer $30.22 from the Contingency Fund
to Project Committee No. 12, SERRA Master Plan Study.
3. REQUEST FOR INTER -ACCOUNT FUNDS TRANSFER - BUILDING AND
SAFETY DIVISION BUDGET
(25) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of Public
Works, requesting a budget transfer for purchase of
equipment for plan checking services.
Approval of Budget Transfer:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to authorize the transfer
of $1,000 from Account Number 01-4430-213 to Account No.
01-44230-262 for purchase of a calculator.
4. PLACEMENT OF FILL - C. RUSSELL COOK PARK/SAN JUAN CREEK
(62) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Director of Public
Works, advising that proposals for placement of fill
material on the future expansion of C. Russell Cook Park are
being reviewed.
Mr. Murphy discussed Staff and Environmental Review Board
concerns. Following discussion, Council concurred with the
recommendation that the item be held over to a future date.
COMMISSION, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
PLANNING COMMISSION
1. REPORT OF MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23. 1982
(67) The Report of Actions taken by the Planning Commission at
the meeting of November 23, 1982, was ordered received and
filed.
Councilman Schwartze left the meeting at 9:40 p.m., and returned
at 9:41 p.m.
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
1. STATUS REPORT - SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY ADJACENT TO DEL
OBISPO/MARCO FORSTER SCHOOLS (DEL OBISPO CAMINO DEL AVION)
(78) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Secretary to the
Traffic and Transportation commission, listing nine
recommendations made by the Commission with regard to a
request for a school crossing guard at the intersection of
Del Obispo Street and Camino del Avion, and advising of the
Commission determination that crossing guards were currently
unwarranted.
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Development of Criteria for Crossing Guards:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to direct the City
Manager to coordinate development of criteria to determine
the necessity for use of crossing guards. Mayor Buchheim
commended the Commission and ordered the report received and
filed.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
1. APPOINTMENT TO TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
(23) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, forwarding applications received
for the current vacancy on the Commission.
with the concurrence of Council, Mayor Buchheim directed
that the item be held over to the meeting of January 4,
1983.
2. REAPPOINTMENT OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (JAROLD B. COLE)
(57) Written Communications:
Report dated December 7, 1982, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, advising that the two-year term of
office for the City representative to the Orange County
Vector Control District will expire on December 31, 1982.
Jarold B. Cole, who has served since 1974, has indicated his
willingness to continue in office.
Reappointment of Jarold Cole:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to reappoint Jarold Cole
as the City's representative to the Orange County Vector
Control District for the two-year term of office expiring
December 31, 1984.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. BULLET TRAIN
(88) Councilman Hausdorfer noted that Assemblywoman Bergeson had
introduced legislation requiring public hearings and ^
approval of a majority of jurisdictions affected by the
proposed bullet train.
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to authorize the
preparation of a resolution of support for consideration at
the January 4 Council meeting.
Mayor Buchheim noted meetings held with American High Speed
Rail staff, and Mr. Julian advised that he is coordinating a
public meeting on the matter.
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2. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS -GANADO ROAD/RANCHO VIEJO ROAD/ORTEGA
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(87) Councilman Hausdorfer noted problems with the traffic signal
at Ganado Road and Ortega Highway and requested an
off -agenda report on the status of the Rancho Viejo Road
improvements.
3. WIND DAMAGE DEBRIS
(45) Councilman Hausdorfer noted a mobile home awning blown into
the ravine near the proposed E1 Parador Hotel.
4. NON-FUNCTIONING STREET LIGHTS
(53) Councilman Bland noted two non-functioning street lights on
Via Escolar near the Coast Bible Church.
CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to Closed Session at 10:02 p.m., for discussion
of personnel matters, the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and
reconvened at 10:35 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. to December 21, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
RENCE F. B5CHIMIM, MAYOR
Respectfully submitted,
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