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FEBRUARY 15, 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
7:02 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Councilman Gary
L. Hausdorfer.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Lawrence F. Buchheim, Mayor
Anthony L. Bland, Mayor Pro tem
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Councilman
Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
ABSENT: Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Bob Boone,
Acting 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; Cheryl
Johnson, Recording Secretary.
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Regular Meeting of February 1, 1983:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Mayor
Buchheim that the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 1,
1983, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, and
Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen Bland and Schwartze
ABSENT: Councilman Friess
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Bland that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Friess
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PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
PROCLAMATION - FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
(61) The City Clerk read in full the proclamation of "Fiesta de
las Golondrinas," which is sponsored by the San Juan
Capistrano Fiesta Association and will culminate in the 25th
consecutive Swallows Day Parade on Saturday, March 26.
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Bland and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the Proclamation on behalf of the City
Council and to proclaim the period of March 19 - 16, 1983,
as the "Fiesta de las Golondrinas." Mac McDowell, President
of the Fiesta Association, was present to receive the
Proclamation and expressed appreciation to the City for
support received through the years.
2. CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY VOLUNTEER
AWARD (JOE McKEE)
(36) Council received copies of a report dated February 15, 1983,
from the Director of Recreation advising that on January 20,
1983, Joe McKee, President of the San Juan Capistrano
Seniors Club, received an award at the Annual California
Parks and Recreation Society District Ten Awards Banquet
recognizing him for his civic contributions.
Mayor Buchheim commended Mr. McKee for his service to the
community and presented a State Parks and Recreation
Volunteer Award Plaque. Mr. McKee expressed his pleasure in
representing the senior citizens and thanked the City for
support received.
3. PROCLAMATION - ENGINEER'S WEEK, FEBRUARY 20-16, 1983
(71) The City Clerk read in full the proclamation of "Engineer's
Week" and it was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Proclamation on behalf
of the City Council and to proclaim the week of February
20-26, 1983, as "Engineer's Week."
Mayor Buchheim commended the Engineering Department for
their work and presented the proclamation to Mr. Murphy,
Director of Public Works.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. LETTER OF APPRECIATION - EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION SUPPORT (CITY
(31) Jill Hanna, representing the Equestrian Commission, read
(36) into the record a letter dated February 15, 1983, expressing
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the Commission's appreciation for the staff support received
from Mary Ann Hanover who served as the Commission Secretary
since June, 1977. Tom Baker, Director of Recreation, has
been appointed to act as Commission Secretary effective with
their February 28th meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer that the staff recommendations be accepted for the
following items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Bland,
Schwartze, and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Friess
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
(41) The List of Demands dated February 15, 1983, Warrant
Register No. 83-082, in the total amount of $257,760.07, was
approved as submitted.
2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of January 31,
1983, in the total amount of $7,220,000.00, was approved as
submitted.
3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF 1911 ACT BOND DELINQUENCIES
(41) The City Treasurer's Report advising there were no 1911 Act
Bond Delinquencies as of January 31, 1983, was approved as
submitted.
4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF FUND CASH BALANCES
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of Fund Cash Balances for the
month of January, 1983, will be placed on the agenda for
March 1, 1983.
5. RESOLUTION, NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND RELEASE OF SURETY
(85) The public improvements have been completed for Tract 9786,
as set forth in the report dated February 15, 1983, from the
Director of Public Works.
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Acceptance of Work:
The following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-2-15-1, COMPLETION OF
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CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED -
AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 9786 (HIDDEN MOUNTAIN
VENTURE)
The Resolution accepts the work as complete and directs the
City Clerk to forward the Notice of Completion to the County
Recorder within 10 days.
Release of Surety:
The following bond from American Insurance Company was
extended to February 15, 1984:
Bond Number Amount
Faithful Performance SC 6367003 $510,000
Authorization was granted to release the bond following
successful completion of a one-year maintenance period.
The following bonds from American Insurance Company are to
be released upon expiration of 35 days from recordation of
the Notice of Completion:
Labor & Material SC6367003 $510,000
Monumentation SC6367002 7,500
6. ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY DOCUMENTS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
78-3 (ORTEGA PROPERTIES)
(74) As set forth in the report dated February 15, 1983, from the
Director of Public Works, right-of-way discrepancies have
been corrected and the easements for storm drain, street,
sanitary sewer and parkland purposes over Assessment
District 78-3, Parcel Nos. 19c and 23, Ortega Properties
Assessment District, were approved, as offered by the Ortega
Properties. The City Clerk was authorized to forward the
documents to the Orange County Recorder.
7. AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
01-1 nFT. nRTRUn RTRRRT (OCEAN HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH
(38) As set forth in the report dated February 15, 1983, from the
(68) Director of Public Works, the Improvement Agreement for AC
81-1, whereby Ocean Hills Community Church will install
street improvements on Del Obispo Street and construct a
private access road to serve the new church, was approved
and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City. The City Clerk was
directed to forward the document to the Orange County
Recorder.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE, ANNUAL SWALLOWS DAY PARADE,
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1983
(61) Proposal:
Application for a parade permit and associated street
closures for the annual Fiesta de las Golondrinas Parade
scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 1983, at 12:00 noon.
Applicant:
San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association, P. O. Box 532, San
Juan Capistrano.
Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding the parade permit application and parade
route, and advising that the City and Sheriff's Department
will provide support services.
The Director of Public Works advised that the recommended
closure of Rancho Viejo Road was no longer necessary since
judging of the bands will take place in the parade route.
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 reopen at any time.
Approval of Permit and Street Closures:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to authorize
the City Clerk to sign the parade permit and to approve
closure of the following streets from 11:00 a.m., to 4:00
p.m., on Saturday, March 26:
Camino Capistrano between La Zanja Street and Del
Obispo Street;
Del Obispo Street between Camino Capistrano and Ortega
Highway;
Ortega Highway between Camino Capistrano and Del Obispo
Street; and,
E1 Camino Real between La Zanja Street and Ortega
Highway.
To accommodate band bus parking, closure of Via Los Pajaros
between Camino Capistrano and Paseo Amapola, from 10:00
a.m., to 4:00 p.m., was approved.
2. TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE, PASEO ADELANTO AND CAMINO DEL
AVION - 10 -KM (6.2 MILES) RUN, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1983
(62) Proposal:
Closure of Paseo Adelanto and Camino del Avion from
approximately 8:00 a.m., to 11:00 a.m., to insure safety of
participants in the City's annual 10 KM run, planned for
Saturday, May 21, 1983.
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Applicant:
City of San Juan Capistrano.
Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of
Recreation, forwarding the proposed route and advising that
City staff, the Sheriff's Department and community
volunteers will provide support services.
The Director of Recreation advised that rather than conduct
a separate run later in the year, the Chamber of Commerce
will co-sponsor this year's 10 KM run.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Buchheim
opened the Hearing and, there being no response, closed the
Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Approval of Route and Street Closures:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to approve the 10 KM
route as presented and closure of the following streets on
May 21, 1983:
Paseo Adelanto from City Hall to Del Obispo from
7:45 - 8:15 a.m., and
Camino del Avion between Alipaz Street and
Via Del Amo from 8:05 - 8:50 a.m.
3. REZONE 83-1, ORTEGA VILLAGE CENTER (ORTEGA PROPERTIES)
(95) Proposal:
A rezone which will combine Planning Sectors A and D-1 into
a new subdistrict designation identified as Planning Sector
A-2, which will include 4 subsections, encompassing the
Ortega Village Center located at the southeast corner of
Ortega Highway and Rancho Viejo Road. The designation will
resolve administrative problems encountered by the present
division of the complex into two separate planning sectors.
Surrounding uses include public institutional to the east;
and, vacant areas with current zoning to allow D-1 uses to
the south, general retail to the west, and future
professional offices to the north.
Applicant:
Ortega Properties, One Brookhollow Drive, Santa Ana 92705.
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding
background information and the Planning Commission
recommendation of approval.
(2) Letter dated February 11, 1983, from the Board of
Directors of the Sunhollow Homeowners Association, in
opposition to the proposed zone change.
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(3) Letter dated February 1, 1983, from Bob Carrubla, 31552
Windsong Drive, in opposition to a proposed motorcycle
dealership which would be allowed under the proposed
zoning.
Exhibits were on display and Mr. Merrell made an oral
presentation regarding the proposed zoning and permitted
uses.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Buchheim advised that the following people had
contacted him: George Kirk, in favor of the proposed zoning
to permit a motorcycle dealership; and, Beth Rasmussen from
Sunhollow, in opposition. Notice having been given as
required by law, Mayor Buchheim opened the Public Hearing
and the following persons addressed the Council:
(1) Jon Pugh, representing Ortega Properties, spoke in
support of the rezone and requested consideration be
given to allowing the flexibility to: permit food uses
in Subsection 2, Building K; and, permit the
conditional uses allowed in Subsection 4, in Subsection
3.
(2) Dave Robbins, member of the Church of the Nazarene,
cited concerns with possible noise impacts from the
proposed motorcycle dealership.
(3) John Katzmaier, 27575 Brookside Lane, spoke in
opposition to the proposed zoning.
(4) Harve Castna, 31608 Moonglow Lane, spoke in opposition
to the proposed motorcycle dealership.
(5) Richard Rocheski, Windsong Drive, spoke in favor of the
proposed motorcycle dealership.
(6) Bill Matheson, General Manager of the proposed Yamaha
dealership, spoke in favor of allowing the dealership.
There being no one else wishing to address Council, Mayor
Buchheim closed the Hearing with the right to reopen at any
time.
Discussion ensued regarding area residents' concerns with
motorcycle sales and possible deletion of Conditional Use
Permits. Councilman Hausdorfer stated it would be unfair to
allow uses in the complex that were not originally approved;
Councilman Schwartze felt the issue should have full review.
Use of Single EIR/Amendments to Regulations:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer and seconded by
Councilman Bland to certify the use of a single EIR; to
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Section 8(b), regarding vehicle sales as a conditional use
in Subsection 4, from the Planning Sector A-2 regulations.
The motion carried with Councilman Schwartze voting in the
negative.
AAAroval of Rezone 83-1:
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 Bland that the following
Ordinance be introduced:
NANCE NO. 484, REZONE 83-1 (ORTEGA
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 293 BY AMENDING ORDINANCE
COMBINING PLANNING SECTOR "A" AND "D-1"
PLANNING SECTOR IDENTIFIED AS "A-2" FOR
PARCEL NOS. 666-261-1-14
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ORDINANCES
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Councilmen Hausdorfer, Bland, and
Mayor Buchheim
Councilman Schwartze
Councilman Friess
1. AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
(86) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the City Manager,
advising that the City's hotel operators had agreed to the
proposed transient occupancy tax ordinance with the
following modifications: (1) the tax to be set at 6% of the
room rate charge; (2) a credit to be given against the tax
due for credit card company discounts which are borne by the
hotel operator; and, (3) the effective date to be set for
June 1, 1983. The Ordinance had been considered on February
1 and held over at the request of the hotel operators.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 483:
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 Schwartze that the
following Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 483, TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 3 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Bland, Schwartze,
and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Friess
BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS
1. AWARD OF CONTRACT - TRAFFIC
(82) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of Public
works forwarding results of bids received for the Traffic
Signal Controller Conversion at the Ortega Highway/I-5
intersection.
Award of Contract:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to award the contract for
the Traffic Signal Controller Conversion on Ortega Highway
at Interstate Route 5 to Signal Maintenance, Inc., of
Anaheim, in the amount of $3,600, and to reject all other
bids. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute
the contract on behalf of the City.
2. RESOLUTION, NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL REPORT - TRAFFIC
(82) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works advising that work for the Traffic Control
Modifications at Ortega Highway and Interstate Route 5,
which included installation of double left turn lanes on
eastbound Ortega Highway at the northbound freeway on-ramp,
had been completed by Smith Electric Supply.
Acceptance of Work:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Bland that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-2-15-2, COMPLETION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
MODIFICATIONS - ORTEGA HIGHWAY AT INTERSTATE ROUTE 5
(SMITH ELECTRIC SUPPLY) - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
MODIFICATIONS AT ORTEGA HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE ROUTE 5
(SMITH ELECTRIC SUPPLY)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Bland, Schwartze,
and Mayor Buchheim
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Friess
The Resolution accepts the work
City Clerk to forward the Notice
Recorder within 10 days.
Payment status was as follows:
as complete and directs the
of Completion to the County
Total Construction Cost $8,750
Less 10% Retention 875
Previous Payments -0-
Total Due to Date $7,875
Staff was authorized to make payment as indicated and to
release the 10% retention 35 days after recordation of the
Notice of Completion.
3. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR BIDS - 0
(62) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works advising that plans and specifications had been
prepared for renovation of the old fire station facility and
forwarded to Orange County officials for their review.
Funds in the amount of $151,000 have been budgeted for the
project in the Capital Projects Accounts for 1982-83 and
1983-84; it is anticipated that the project will be
completed in June.
Approval of Plans/Call for Bids:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to approve the plans and
specifications for the Old Fire Station Renovation and to
authorize a call for bids.
4. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - BOUNDARY LINES (GLENDALE FEDERAL)
(85) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works requesting authorization to receive proposals to
establish the boundary lines for the public lands to be
dedicated to the City by Glendale Federal. Funds in the
amount of $50,000 have been budgeted for the project.
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Authorization to Receive Proposals:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Bland and unanimously carried to direct staff to
solicit and receive proposals for the Establishment of
Boundary Lines (Glendale Federal).
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF FEES AND FINANCE
(41) Report dated February 15, 1983, from the City Manager,
forwarding recommendations regarding implementation of the
Management Services Institute report, intended to eliminate
the General Fund subsidy to various fee -supported
activities.
The City Manager advised that the recommendations direct the
responsible staff personnel to prepare necessary changes in
fees and resolutions and to be prepared to discuss the
changes during budget consideration or to implement the
changes immediately; he further advised that the necessary
notifications of any changes will be made as may be required
by law.
Adoption of Fees and Finances Recommendations:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to approve the
following staff recommendations, including the program and
procedures developed for the City in the report entitled
Fees and Finances of the City of San Juan Capistrano dated
August, 1982:
Building:
Continue to monitor Building Plan Check and Inspection cost
centers and evaluate in light of economic conditions and
building activity; review grading permit fees and recommend
appropriate changes to the fee structure.
Engineering:
(1) Develop and recommend fees sufficient for the
Engineering, Plan Check and Inspection Services cost
center;
(2) Increase the fees for street cut permits sufficient to
cover the cost of approval and inspection services, and
consider increasing the refundable deposit required to
assure proper completion of the work.
Recreation:
(1) Establish fees sufficient to cover all costs incurred
within the Classes cost center.
(2) Establish fees sufficient to cover all costs incurred
within the Day Camps cost center.
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(3) Review the Special Events cost center and report back
with specific recommendations, to be implemented in
conjunction with the 1983 spring and summer program.
(4) Further revenue measures to be explored in conjunction
with the Capistrano Unified School District for the
Serra School cost center.
(5) Establish fees sufficient to cover all costs incurred
within the Athletic Programs cost center.
(6) Develop more specific cost information relative to the
Tennis Court Lights cost center in order to determine
the revenue sufficiency of the cost center.
(7) Explore the feasibility of voluntary donations to
assist in supporting Senior Citizen Activities.
(8) Establish fees sufficient to cover all costs incurred
within the Excursions cost center.
(9) Continue the exploration of the possibility of funding
from other agencies and to develop specific cost
reduction methods to reduce expenditure levels, while
continuing to provide the Dial -A -Van service.
Planning:
(1) Develop and recommend
costs associated with
Services cost centers.
fees sufficient to cover the
the Planning New Development
(2) Explore the possibility of a one-time fee for the
Regulatory Licenses/Code Enforcement cost center and to
seek input from the Chamber of Commerce for
consideration with the 1983-84 fiscal year budget.
(3) Further review of the Sign Permits cost center and
include recommendations to be included within the
1983-84 budget concerning the subsidy this activity
should be given, if any.
(4) Do not establish a fee for the Tree Removal Permit cost
center.
(5) Review of Zone Variances and recommend changes to the
fee structure accordingly, said recommendations to be
included in the 1983-84 budget review process.
Capital Facilities Fees:
Direct the City Manager to review these fees with a report
to be included for consideration with the adoption of the
1983-84 budget.
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Sanitary Sewer Services:
Direct the Public Works Director to prepare a report
reviewing the adequacy of sewer operations fees and capital
facility charges for consideration in conjunction with the
1983-84 budget.
Other Unrelate
(1) Establish
Sale of M
exception
routinely
action of
3 Cost Centers:
fees to cover all costs associated with the
sps and Publications cost center, with the
of current agendas and reports that are
sent to parties that may be affected by
Council, Boards, or Commissions.
(2) Establish fees to cover all costs associated with the
Weed Abatement cost center.
(3) Review annually and establish fees to cover all costs
associated with the Landscape Maintenance Districts
cost center.
(4) Direct the Public Works Director to prepare a thorough
report outlining the various issues and alternatives
associated with the cost of providing street lights.
Said report to be prepared for consideration by the
City Council in the early part of the 1983-84 fiscal
year.
(5) Direct the Administrative Services Department to
include overhead, indirect and any other costs
recommended by the MSI report in all expense recover
activities of the City.
(6) Direct the Administrative Services Director to require
that all charges against capital projects include the
full cost of Administrative Charges and Reimbursements
services.
(7) Direct the Public Works Director to review the permit
activity of the utilities and CATV companies and to
report back on possible fee adjustments and other
activities to be considered in conjunction with the
1983-84 fiscal year budget.
(8) Direct that the bail schedules be reviewed annually in
conjunction with the budget process.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - RELOCATION OF
STRUCTURE TO LOS RIOS AREA (HIRSCH/MIRKIN)
(67) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding a request to
continue the appeal hearing to the meeting of March 15,
1983.
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continuation be approved.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN CALIFORNIA CITY -COUNTY
STREET LIGHTING ASSOCIATION - BUDGET AMENDMENT
(53) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, advising of concerns addressed and progress made by
the California City -County Street Light Association and
forwarding their request for financial support to pursue an
effective strategy on behalf of all local governments before
the State Public Utilities Commission.
Approval of Financial Support:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Bland and unanimously carried to approve the expenditure of
$500 to the California City -County Street Lighting
Association for street lighting studies and to authorize the
allocation from the General Fund.
STATUS REPORT (SERRA)
(79) Written Communications:
Report dated February 8, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding the status of operation and rehabilitation
work at the treatment plant and litigation of the 1980 storm
damage.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Buchheim ordered the
report received and filed.
3. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS, ORTEGA HIGHWAY AT AVENIDA SIEGA
(82) Written Communications:
Report dated February 15, 1983, from the Director of Public
Works, advising of actions that have occurred to improve
visibility across the southwest corner of the intersection
of Ortega Highway and Avenida Siega.
Mr. Murphy advised that a meeting will be scheduled with the
property owner to discuss additional sight improvement
measures.
John McMahan, 28545 Paseo Diana, President of the Tierra del
Caballo Homeowners Association, stated that the measures
already taken had not improved the situation.
Authorization to Continue Efforts:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to authorize staff to
continue to work with the property owner as well as others
to assist in mitigating the situation.
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COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
PLANNING COMMISSION
1. REPORT OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1983
(67) The Report of Actions taken by the Planning Commission at
their meeting of February 8, 1983, was ordered received and
filed.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD
1. APPEAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD DECISION - GRADING
PLAN, ORTEGA PROPERTIES
(25) Proposal:
Appeal of the January 11, 1983, Environmental Review Board
denial of a grading plan to place compacted fill for a
development area of Planning Sector B of the Ortega Planned
Community prior to submittal of a development concept plan.
Adopted Council policy prohibits grading except as part of
an approved development concept plan.
Appellant:
Ortega Properties, One Brookhollow Drive, Santa Ana 92705.
Written Communications:
Report dated February 1, 1983, and resubmitted February 15,
1983, from the Director of Community Planning and
Development, forwarding findings of the Environmental Review
Board and staff and a recommendation of confirmation of the
Environmental Review Board decision.
Mr. Merrell made an oral report and discussion ensued
regarding present policies and possible benefits from
allowing placement of the fill at this time. Councilman
Hausdorfer noted that approval of the appeal would not
indicate approval of any development plans and that the fill
would be placed at the appellant's own risk. Councilman
Bland cited concerns with visual impacts.
Approval of Appeal/Waiver of Council Policy:
Councilman Bland moved to confirm the action of the
Environmental Review Board in denying the proposed grading
plan. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved
by Councilman Hausdorfer and seconded by Councilman
Schwartze to approve the appeal and to waive the appropriate
Council Policy. The motion carried with Councilman Bland
voting in the negative.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. ORTEGA HIGHWAY
(44) Councilman Hausdorfer inquired about the trenching along
Ortega Highway at Sunhollow and was advised that it was part
of the Sunhollow Improvement Project.
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(88) Councilman Schwartze made an oral report regarding actions
taken at the Orange County League of California Cities with
regard to the proposed Bullet Train and encouraged
attendance at a bullet train presentation given by the
American High Speed Railway Corporation at 8:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 16 at Marco Forster Junior High School.
3. APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORT
(36) Councilman Bland thanked the members of the City Staff and
Council for support given to his family during their recent
bereavement.
4. OFF-ROAD VEHICLE NOISE - BEAR BRAND RANCH
(59) In response to Councilman Bland, the City Manager advised
that enforcement will be requested with regard to increased
off-road vehicle noise and activity in the Bear Brand Ranch
area; Mr. Bland noted that a gate to the Bear Brand access
road is damaged.
5. TREE PRESERVATION
(74) Councilman Bland requested measures be taken to preserve a
pepper tree on Calle Aspero which fell over during recent
storms.
6. TRAFFIC SIGHT OBSTRUCTIONS - VIA PALOMA
(87) Councilman Bland noted poor traffic visibility at Via Paloma
and Camino Capistrano due to landscaping in the area.
7. TREE TRIMMING - SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY
(74) Mayor Buchheim noted that a large tree at the San Juan
Elementary School had been severely cut and requested that
the School District be provided a copy of the Tree Trimming
Guidelines.
8. COMMENDATION - EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION SECRETARY
(31) Mayor Buchheim advised that appropriate steps will be taken
to commend Mary Ann Hanover for her dedication in serving as
the Equestrian Commission staff assistant.
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ADJOURNMENT-
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:31 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of
March 1, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
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IF4ARY ANN IANOVER, CITY CLERK
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