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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 -1- 12/7/82 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. -2- 12/7/82 6% 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. -3- 12/7/82 F 01 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. -4- 12/7/82 5 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. -5- 12/7/82 6 Public Hearing: 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 owl 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. -6- 12/7/82 i 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 - EL (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. -7- 12/7/82 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. NO 12/7/82 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: t 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) : -9- 12/7/82 10 (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. -10- 12/7/82 E Marilyn Williams, 29931 Camino Capistrano, to the proposed Amendment and urged that no consideration be given to the item. 17 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. -11- 12/7/82 12 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. -12- 12/7/82 13 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: -13- 12/7/82 14 (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. -14- 12/7/82 15 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. -15- 12/7/82 16 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. -16- 12/7/82 2. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS -GANADO ROAD/RANCHO VIEJO ROAD/ORTEGA urcuranv (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, i MART_ ANN H r. ,; -17- 12/7/82