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JANUARY 18, 1983
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
7:03 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Larry
Ford, Capistrano Valley Baptist Church.
ROLL C LL PRESENT: Lawrence F. Buchheim, Mayor
Anthony L. Bland, Mayor Pro tem
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Councilman
Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
STAFF RESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Bob Boone,
Acting Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative
Servic s; William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Thomas G.
Merrel, Director of Community Planning and Development; James S.
Okazak , City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk; Cheryl
Johnso , Recording Secretary.
Regular Meetin of January 4, 1983:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman
Schwar ze that the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 4,
1983, e approved as submitted. The motion carried by the
follow'ncr vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTIONITO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It wasmoved by Councilman Schwartze,
Bland that all Ordinances be read by
carried by the following vote:
seconded by Councilman
title only. The motion
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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36 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 January 18, 1983, Warrant Register
No. 83-071, in the total amount of $499,260.24, was approved
as submitted.
2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of December
31, 1982, in the total amount of $7,270,000.00, was approved
as submitted.
3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF 1911 ACT BOND DELINQUENCIES
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of 1911 Act Bond Delinquencies
as of December 31, 1982, in the total amount of $10,207.02,
was approved as submitted.
4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF FUND CASH BALANCES
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of Fund Cash Balances as of
December 31, 1982, was approved as submitted.
5. REPORT OF EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION ACTIONS OF JANUARY 10, 1983
(23) The Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Secretary of the
Equestrian Commission, regarding actions taken at the
meeting of January 10, 1983, was ordered received and filed.
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES - CITY SAFE DEPOSIT BOX
(41) As set forth in the report dated January 18, 1983, from the
City Treasurer, the following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-18-1, CITY SAFE DEPOSIT BOX -
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WITH THE SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO BRANCH OF CALIFORNIA FIRST BANK, AND
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES THEREFOR, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 81-6-8-3
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The Resolution authorizes the following officers of the City
to add or withdraw items of value from the safe deposit box:
Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; or
John C. Gibson, City Treasurer; or
Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk/Deputy City Treasurer.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISION - ZONE VARIANCE
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(95) Tis Hearing was continued from the meeting of December 7,
1 82.
W'thdrawal of Appeal:
Mayor Buchheim noted receipt of a letter from Jack Smith,
a pellant, dated January 18, 1983, withdrawing the appeal of
Zbne Variance 82-23, since an equitable agreement had been
reached between Mr. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Whipple.
2. SPECIFIC STREET PLAN - SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD EXTENDED
(83) This Hearing was continued from the meeting of December 7,
1082, to allow for completion of the State -required
environmental review period.
WYitten Communications:
R,port dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding responses to
comments received from the State Clearinghouse and the
recommendation for approval of Alternate A with Option D
fom the Planning Commission. The report advises that
a�tual construction will be dependent on receipt of
d velopment applications and/or implementation of an
assessment district.
Publ
ic Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Buchheim
opened the Hearing and the following persons responded:
(�) Warner Unis, Soman Associates, Civil Engineers, 150A
Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, cited interest in the
project due to development of the Keele property and
support of Alternate A.
(2) Patricia Hoffman, 35821 Beach Road, Capistrano Beach,
advised that the project would not be advantageous to
her since one-sixth of her total property, or 4.3
acres, would be required by the proposed alignment and
that the original environmental impact report did not
address her property. The Director of Community
Planning and Development advised that changes in land
use would be considered.
There being no further response, Mayor Buchheim closed the
Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
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3 Certification of Draft Environmental Impact Report:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to certify the draft
Environmental Impact Report, including all comments and
responses, noting that said certification should not be
construed as either approval or denial of the project in
that the document is prepared for informational purposes to
disclose the impacts and appropriate mitigation measures of
a project.
Adoptionof Specific Plan:
Mr. Merrell advised that approval would include development
of a flood plain management study. Councilmen Hausdorfer
and Friess cited support for Alternate A in terms of its
being the best overall alignment with the least impact. It
was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman
Friess that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-18-2, SPECIFIC PLAN FOR SAN JUAN
CREEK ROAD - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE EXTENSION OF SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD
USING ALTERNATIVE "A" WITH OPTION "D"
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 83-1
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2-9. AND ARCHITECTURAL
(46) This Hearing was continued from the meeting of December 7,
1982, to allow completion of the State -required
environmental review period and for further review of
building elevations.
Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding responses to
comments received from the State Clearinghouse and
recommendations of approval from the Planning Commission and
Architectural Board of Review.
Exhibits were on display and Tom Tomlinson, Senior Planner,
made an oral presentation, noting that major changes
included reducing the elevation and breaking up of the wall
mass on the west -facing side. He discussed grading impacts
and landscaping proposals for the hotel area and Valle Road.
John Ruble of Moore, Ruble, Yudell, project architects,
discussed changes that were accomplished in response to
comments received at the meeting of December 7.
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Public Hearing:
Notice having been
opened the Hearing
given as required by law, Mayor Buchheim
and the following persons responded:
(1) Lou Costea, 31242 Via Cordova, representing the Chamber
of Commerce, spoke in favor of the project.
(2) Dennis Haehn, Chairman of the Traffic and
Transportation Commission, reiterated the Commission's
concerns regarding traffic impacts and noted that
impacts associated with construction of the hotel and
the Stonehill extension were not mutually addressed in
their respective environmental impact reports.
(3) Thalia Cutler, 30171 Silver Spur, cited objections to
size and mass of the hotel and impacts on the
community, including possible loss of equestrian
trails.
(Q) Bob Davies, representing the Planning Commission, cited
his feeling that the hotel was a "first-class" project,
but that the location would not be able to handle the
associated impacts.
There being no further response, Mayor Buchheim closed the
Hearing with the right to re -open.
Council Discussion:
Tom Tomlinson assured Council that no equestrian trails
would be deleted and discussed the relationship between
required signal installations and widening of the Camino
Capistrano bridge. Councilman Hausdorfer noted that there
would be substantial benefits in terms of revenue; requested
that Council have the right to review the final elevations,
plans and specifications. Councilman Schwartze stated that
due to the State's financial problems, he could not support
any projects that added to the problems at the Camino
Capistrano bridge until there was a definite commitment for
alleviating the situation; that the burdens were in excess
of the benefits.
Certification of Draft Environmental Impact Report:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to certify the draft
Environmental Impact Report, including all comments and
responses, noting that said certification should not be
construed as either approval or denial of the project in
that the document is prepared for informational purposes to
disclose the impacts and appropriate mitigation measures of a
project.
Approval of General Plan Amendment 83-1:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Bland that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-18-3, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 83-1 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 83-1
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None _
Approval of Rezone 82-9:
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 Friess,
seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer that the following
Ordinance be introduced:
ORDINANCE NO. 480, REZONE 82-9 (TEKMAR/AMRAN) -
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 NOS. 124-120-64 AND 65 FROM GM (GROWTH
MANAGEMENT) TO SP (PRECISE PLAN) DISTRICT
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: Councilman Schwartze
ABSENT: None
Approval of Architectural Control 82-5:
It was moved by Councilman Bland, seconded by Councilman
Friess that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-18-4, AC 82-5 (AMRAN/TEKMAR) - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING AC 82-5
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None _
ABSENT: None
4. REZONE 82-11 (CITY RECREATION CENTER)
(95) Proposal:
Review of a site plan and zone change from RD (Garden Homes)
to IP (Public Institutional) District to convert the old
fire station site into a City -operated recreation complex.
The site is located at the intersection of El Horno and La
Matanza Streets; surrounding land uses include residential
to the north, east, and south, and public institutional to
the west.
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Applicant:
City of San Juan Capistrano.
Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding
recommendations of approval from the Planning, Cultural
Heritage, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, and citing
measures imposed to mitigate concerns expressed by
neighboring residents. The report also advises that the
project will be funded by Parks and Recreation fees and sets
forth the following funding schedule:
1982-83 $ 80,000
1983-84 71,000
$151,000
Exhibits were on display and Tom Tomlinson, Senior Planner,
made an oral presentation, advising that a community meeting
had been held to discuss the project; that neighboring
residents were in favor of the proposed use but concerned
about parking impacts. Mr. Tomlinson advised that three
actions had been taken to alleviate parking problems: (1)
primary access would be from E1 Horno Street, rather than
both E1 Horno and La Matanza Streets; (2) landscaping plans
would include hedge plantings along La Matanza Street to
discourage parking and access from that street; (3) use of
the complex would be limited to 112 persons at any one time.
Increased use would be contingent on development of
alternate transportation modes or execution of reciprocal
parking agreements.
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.
Negative Declaration:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to certify issuance of a
Negative Declaration.
Approval of Rezone 82-11:
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 Hausdorfer that the
following Ordinance be introduced:
ORDINANCE NO. 481, REZONE 82-11 (OLD FIRE STATION
RECREATION COMPLEX) - 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 31411 LA MATANZA STREET FROM RD (GARDEN HOME)
TO IP (PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL) DISTRICT
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4 The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Approval of Site Plan:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze that the following Resolution be
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-18-5, OLD FIRE STATION RECREATION
COMPLEX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING THE SITE PLAN FOR THE OLD FIRE STATION
RECREATION COMPLEX LOCATED AT 31411 LA MATANZA STREET
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. PROPOSED FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT,
EL CAMINO REAL (LIBRARY/OLD MISSION)
(90) Proposal:
(52) Receipt of public testimony on the proposed formation of an
underground utility district in conjunction with
construction of the San Juan Capistrano Library and Old
Mission Church. The facilities for undergrounding are
located along E1 Camino Real adjacent to the library and the
church, which are the two properties involved in the
proposed district. The City's portion of the costs,
estimated at $44,505, would be provided from funds allocated
from San Diego Gas and Electric.
Applicant:
City of San Juan Capistrano.
Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding financial considerations and a Resolution
approving formation of the district.
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.
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Formation of District:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Bland that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-18-6, FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT 83-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 83-1
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution directs the City Clerk to mail a copy of the
Resolution and Municipal Code Sections 7-8.01 and 7-8.12 to
affected property owners within 10 days after adoption.
ORDINANCES
1. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 479 - REZONE 82-12 (STRAUB
(95) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the City Clerk, advising
that the Ordinance was regularly introduced at the meeting
of January 4, 1983, and was scheduled for adoption.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 479:
The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in
order. Further reading of all ordinances had been waived
earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman
Hausdorfer seconded by Councilman Friess that the following
Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 479, REZONE 82-12 (STRAUB) - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 293 BY CHANGING THE ZONING TO A 3.64 -ACRE PARCEL
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PASEO CERVEZA FROM CM
(COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) TO MP (INDUSTRIAL PARK
(STRAUB)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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BIDS. CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CONTROLLER CONVERSION, ORTEGA HIGHWAY AT I-5
(82) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, requesting approval of plans, specifications and a
call for bids to implement the traffic signal controller
conversion on Ortega Highway at the I-5 Freeway. The cost
to remove and replace the existing two controllers is
estimated at $10,000; Caltrans will supply the two new Type
170 traffic signal controllers.
Approval of Plans and Specifications:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to approve the
plans and specifications and to authorize a call for bids.
An amendment to the Capital Projects budget by transferring
$5,000 from the San Juan Creek Road alignment study budget
to the Ortega Highway/I-5 signal modification budget was
authorized.
AWARD OF BID FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE VEHICLE
(75) Written Communications:
Report dated January 13, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding results of a bid opening held December 29,
1982, for a Public Works maintenance vehicle.
Award of Bid:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to award the
bid to South Coast Chevrolet for purchase of a mid-size
pick-up truck, and to authorize the expenditure in the
amount of $7,844 from the Public Works Maintenance Capital
Account.
MODIFICAT
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FOR UNDERGROUNDING ENGINEERING
(90) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding a request from Utility Planning, Inc., to
receive additional compensation due to increased
administrative work necessary to process a utility
undergrounding district. The report advises that the
increase, in the amount of $2,000, will be funded solely by
the City's Library Fund.
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Approval of ModifiedAgreement:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Bland and unanimously carried, in accordance with Section
III.E of the "Agreement for Undergrounding Engineering
Services" with Utility Planning, Inc., dated May 4, 1982, to
approve additional compensation of $2,000 for work related
to processing a utility undergrounding district.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:37 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano
Community Redevelopment Agency and reconvened at 8:44 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. STATUS REPORT ON FEES AND FINANCES
(41) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the City Manager,
updating staff progress in analyzing and reviewing the
report on City fees and finances submitted to Council on
September 30, 1982, by the Management Services Institute.
Report Scheduled for February15, 1983:
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Buchheim ordered the
staff report received and filed, with direction that the
report pertaining to the fees and finances of the City be
scheduled for consideration at the Council meeting of
February 15, 1983.
2. REPORT ON TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
(86) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the City Manager,
recommending implementation of an 8% Transient Occupancy Tax
on hotel/motel rooms in the City. It was estimated that
based on 60% occupancy rate at the two existing motels,
approximately $85,000 could be collected per year in revenue
to be placed in the General Fund.
Preparation of Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to direct the
City Attorney to prepare a draft Transient Occupancy Tax
Ordinance for Council consideration at the next Council
meeting.
3. AMENDMENT TO BAIL SCHEDULE (MUNICIPAL CODE)
(55) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the City Manager,
recommending an increase in bail fees to help offset
enforcement costs, and recommending that the bail schedule
be set by Resolution.
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Introduction of Ordinance to Set Bail by Resolution:
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 Bland that the following
Ordinance be introduced:
ORDINANCE NO. 482, AMENDMENT TO TITLE 1, CHAPTER 2, OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE - PENALTY PROVISIONS - AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 1-2.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
PENALTY PROVISIONS - VIOLATIONS: BAIL
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
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Approval of Revised Bail Schedule:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Bland that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-18-7, ESTABLISHING BAIL SCHEDULE -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE BAIL
SCHEDULE FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 1-2.08 OF THE SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution will take effect 30 days after passage of
Ordinance No. 482 regarding Penalty Provisions - Violations:
Bail.
CITY CLERK
1. AMENDMENT TO LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - DESIGNATED
POSITIONS
(66) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the City Clerk
forwarding an amended Appendix "A" of the Local Conflict of
Interest Code to reflect several employee title changes
which occurred due to the recent classification study.
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Approval of Amended Appendix "A":
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to approve Appendix "A,"
as amended, for inclusion in the Local Conflict of Interest
Code.
2. RECEIPT OF STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS - SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(68) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the City Clerk,
forwarding a sequence of events in conjunction with the
Community Redevelopment Agency Conflict of Interest Code.
The report advises that all required Statements were
received by the Agency Secretary/Filing Officer by the
filing deadline and forwarded to the City Clerk as Filing
Officer for the City Council.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Buchheim ordered the
report received and filed.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. TREE TRIMMING GUIDELINES (COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL)
(69) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding proposed tree
trimming guidelines for inclusion in the Council Policy
Manual. The guidelines would apply to all properties except
private residential; an informational brochure is to be
developed for distribution to professional tree trimmers,
commercial/industrial property owners, and homeowner
associations.
Public Input/Council Discussion:
The following persons addressed the Council:
(1) Thalia Cutler, President of San Juan Beautiful, cited
the organization's support of the guidelines.
(2) Bob Davies, representing the Planning Commission, cited
the Commission's opinion that the guidelines were
important and should be published and made available to
the public.
Council discussed making the guidelines available through
the Chamber of Commerce newsletter; the City's Recreation
Program brochure; as part of the landscape maintenance bid
package; and, to the homeowner association presidents at
their monthly meeting with the Mayor.
Approval of Guidelines/Informational Program:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to:
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(1) Approve the Tree Trimming Guidelines as part of the
City Council Policy Manual; and
(2) Direct staff to develop a public information program to
inform the public of the regulations.
2. TAX-EXEMPT REVENUE BONDS/AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM - STATUS
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(68) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, advising that due to a
combination of economics and timing, developers of the
Glendale Federal and Arosa Planned Communities could not
participate in the Tax -Exempt Revenue Bond/Affordable
Housing Program in the forthcoming year; if the legislation
for the program is extended into 1984, it will be used to
implement the affordable housing requirements for the two
communities. The report advises that the application for a
tax-exempt revenue bond allocation for 1983 will be
withdrawn and the application fee returned; that staff will
continue to monitor legislation and explore other means of
implementing the Housing Opportunities Program.
with the concurrence of Council, Mayor Buchheim ordered the
report received and filed.
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
PLANNING COMMISS
1. REPORT OF MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 1983
(67) The Report of Actions taken by the Planning Commission at
their meeting of January 11, 1983, was ordered received and
filed.
PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMITTEE
1. REPORT ON CIVIC CENTER
(34) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Public Facilities
Committee, forwarding findings and recommendations regarding
the location and development of a new civic center. The
recommendations include consideration of Pueblo Serra
Planned Community, the Ortega Planned Community, and a
10 -acre site in the Arosa Planned Community as the three
primary sites for development of a civic center; combining
both the City of San Juan Capistrano and the Capistrano
Valley Water District administrative and office activities
in the facility; and, commencing construction of the new
facility on or before January 1, 1984.
Approval of Recommendations:
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Bland,
seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to
approve the following actions recommended by the Public
Facilities Committee:
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(1) Direct the City Manager to have prepared a Request for
Proposal for the selection of an architectural
consultant. Said Request for Proposal to be presented
for City Council approval at the first City Council
meeting of February (2/1/82).
(2) Direct the City Manager to have prepared a specific
timetable of events to enable construction of a civic
center facility to begin on or before January 1, 1984.
Said timetable to be present for City Council review
and approval at the Council's first meeting of
February.
(3) Direct the City Manager to develop a preliminary
project budget for consideration and approval by the
City Council at their first meeting of February.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
1. APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
(23) Written Communications:
Report dated January 18, 1983, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, advising that on January 4, 1983,
two individuals were nominated for appointment to the
Commission.
Appointment of Edwin Moore:
Councilman Schwartze recommended that Edwin Moore be
appointed to the Traffic and Transportation Commission; the
motion was seconded by Councilman Bland and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Bland, Schwartze, and Mayor
Buchheim
NOES: Councilmen Friess and Hausdorfer
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COUNCIL REMARKS:
1. MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE - COURT ACTIONS
(25) In response to Councilman Schwartze, the City Attorney
advised that a decision has not yet been rendered by the
Court on the City's Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
2. BULLET TRAIN REVIEW - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
(88) Councilman Schwartze advised that the League had not taken a
position on the Bullet Train issue, pending a presentation
by a representative of the Bullet Train at the next monthly
meeting.
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(25) Councilman Schwartze questioned the status of the fire
hydrant installation at the Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home
Park, and was advised that it may be completed within 45
days.
4. POLICE BARRICADE ^
(70) Councilman Bland requested a report on the police barricade
at Del Obispo and Camino Capistrano on Sunday, January 16.
5. PARKING SITUATION - VERDUGO STREET
(64) Councilman Bland noted parking difficulties resulting from
inadequate "No Parking" signs on Verdugo Street.
6. STORER CABLE TELEVISION EQUIPMENT
(43) Councilman Bland cited the need for equipment maintenance on
Calle Aspero.
7. HOURS OF OPERATION - CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
(59) Councilman Bland cited the need to notify builders who do
not comply with the hours of operation set forth in the
City's noise regulations.
8. GOEDEN DEVELOPMENT, TRACT 10103
(85) Councilman Hausdorfer noted the importance of the status
reports received regarding the situation at the Goeden
development.
9. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION - ORTEGA HIGHWAY/I-5
(87) Councilman Hausdorfer cited improvements in traffic flow at
the Ortega Highway/I-5 ramps.
10. COMPLETION OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD
(44) Councilman Hausdorfer questioned the status of the Rancho
Viejo Road/Ortega Highway connection.
11. BUDGET AMENDMENT -FUNDING OF LIBROS DE ARTISTS (LIBRARY)
(52) Councilman Friess reported on the activities of Libros de
Artists and requested that funding of the group be
reinstated in the budget, in conjunction with the new
library facility.
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to authorize
the transfer of $1,200 from the unappropriated reserves to
the Libros y Artes Fund.
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12. TRAFFIC SIGNAL/LEFT TURN LANES - CAMINO CAPISTRANO/DEL
OBISPO
(82) Mayor Buchheim noted a complaint received regarding the need
for left turn signals from Del Obispo Street onto Camino
Capistrano.
CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 9:40 p.m., for discussion
of legal matters, the City Clerk being excused therefrom, and
reconvened at 10:41 p.m..
COUNCIL ACTIONS:
1. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (WALTI vs. STOUT
(35) It was moved by Councilman Friess,
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried
Manager to negotiate a settlement
Stout.
ADJOURNMENT
seconded by Councilman
to direct the City
in the matter of Walti vs.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:42 p.m. to February 1, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
RENCE F. B H IM, MAYOR
Respectfully submitted,
/WOM 0 _ / i IRI
OVER, CITY CLERK
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