84-0117_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting457
January 17, 1984
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 Bland at
7:05 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Reverend Robert
Schwenck, Community Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Anthony L. Bland, Mayor
Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor pro tem
Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman
Kenneth E. Friess, Councilman
Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, City Manager; Robert G. Boone,
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.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of December 20, 1983:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20,
1983, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Special Meeting of January 10, 1984:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 10,
1984, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
None
None
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MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman
Schwartze that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim 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, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
(41) The Lists of Demands dated January 3, 1984, Warrant Register
No. 84-071, in the total amount of $878,465.12, and January
17, 1984, Warrant Register No. 84-072, in the total amount
of $717,553.09, were approved as submitted.
2. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
(41) The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of December
31, 1983, in the total amount of $6,265,000.00, 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, 1984, was approved as submitted.
4. REPORT OF
SSION ACTIONS OF
(23) The Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Secretary of the
Equestrian Commission, regarding actions taken at the
meetings of December 27, 1983, and January 9, 1984, was
ordered received and filed.
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5. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEET]
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(62) The Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Secretary of the
Parks and Recreation Commission, regarding actions taken at
the meeting of December 19, 1983, was ordered received and
filed.
6. REPORT OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETINGS
OF DECEMBER 14 AND 28, 1983
(23) The Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Secretary of the
Traffic and Transportation Commission, regarding actions
taken at the meetings of December 14 and 28, 1983, was
ordered received and filed.
7. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - TIME EXTENSION, CALLE
MIRAMAR REHABILITATION (REED THOMAS) (C83)
(83) As set forth in the report dated January 17, 1984, from the
Director of Public Works, Contract Change Order NO. 2 for
the Calle Miramar Rehabilitation, an extension of the
contract completion date to June 15, 1984, to avoid grading
operations during the rainy season, was approved.
8. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (WESSELL)
(35) The Claim filed on December 27, 1983, by Attorney Robert M.
Cohen, on behalf of Bettie Wessell, for injuries allegedly
sustained as a result of a motorbike accident near 27001
Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach, on October 28, 1983,
was denied and referred to the City's Claims Adjuster, Carl
Warren Insurance, as set forth in the report dated January
17, 1984, from the City Clerk.
9. APPROVAL OF LAND TRANSFER, RANCHO VIEJO ROAD/TRABUCO CREEK
ROAD (VILLAGE CENTER I)(38-#443)
(38) As set forth in the report dated January 17, 1984, from the
(73) Director of Public Works, and in accordance with the
agreement dated October 18, 1983, between the City and
Village Center I, the unused right-of-way for Rancho Viejo
Road was quitclaimed by the City in exchange for the
irrevocable offer of dedication for Trabuco Creek Road from
Village Center I. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized
to execute the documents on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONTINUANCE OF PARCEL MAP 83-864, PROPOSED AUTOMOBILE
SERVICE CENTER (SAN JUAN AUTO CENTER/READ)
(85) Proposal:
Development of an automobile service center complex on the
west side of Camino Capistrano, immediately north of Barwick
Datsun.
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DicicRead, c/o Aspen Centers, 4800 Pacific Highway, San
Diego, 92110.
Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding a request
from the applicant to remove the item from consideration at
this time.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Bland
opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response,
closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Continuance of Hearing:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim and unanimously carried to continue the Hearing to
the Council meeting of February 7, 1984.
2. CONTINUANCE OF AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE - HEIGHT REGULATIONS
(55) Proposal
Consideration of an amendment to Title 9 of the Municipal
Code to require building height to be measured from the
finished grade to the top of wall or plate line rather than
from the average finished grade, in order to prevent
structures in hillside locations from exceeding 35 feet in
height. The proposed amendment also includes limiting
residential buildings to a height of 20 feet from finished
grade to top of wall; limiting nonresidential buildings to
two stories and 25 feet from grade to top of wall; provides
for an adjustment from the height restrictions, subject to
specific criteria and limitations; and, amends definitions
relating to building height and finished grade and adds
definitions relating to attic, basement, and story.
Applicant:
This was a City -initiated Hearing.
written Communications:
(1) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding the
proposed amendment and the Planning Commission
recommendation of approval.
(2) Letter dated January 16, 1984, from Larry Tucker,
Attorney, Tucker, Boortz & Heffernan, Three Upper
Newport Plaza Drive, Newport Beach, 92660, advising
that the Bear Brand Ranch Community Association
believes the Peppertree Bend area should be excluded
from the amendment due to conflicts with Section 7 of
the annexation agreement for Bear Brand
Ranch-Peppertree Bend.
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The Director of Community Planning and Development made an
oral report, citing the Planning Commission's concerns and
advising that the Bear Brand Ranch Architectural Committee
had requested continuance of the item to allow for review
and response to Council.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Bland
opened the Public Hearing and the following person
responded:
(1) Larry Tucker, 3 Upper Newport Plaza Drive, Newport
Beach, 92660, representing the Bear Brand Ranch
Community Association, forwarded a request for
continuance, citing concerns that the proposed
regulations are inconsistent with the annexation
agreement and would negatively impact project design
and grading in the area.
There being no further response, Mayor Bland closed the
Hearing with the right to reopen at any time.
Continuance of Hearing:
Council concurred that the Bear Brand Ranch be given an
opportunity to respond to the proposed regulations, and it
was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman
Friess and unanimously carried to continue the Hearing to
the Council meeting of February 21, 1984.
3. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERICAL LIMITS - GROWTH MANAGEMENT
(1984-1987)
(28) Proposal:
Consideration of numerical limits for residential building
permits which may be issued in the succeeding three calendar
years, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9-7.08.
Applicant:
This was a City -initiated Hearing.
Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding the Planning
Commission recommendations to establish a maximum allocation
of 400 permits for the years 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Bland
opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response,
closed the Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Numerical Limits:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
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Councilman Buchheim that the following Resolution be
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 84-1-17-1, ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERICAL
LIMITS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SETTING NUMERICAL
LIMITS PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-7.08 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
FOR DWELLING UNIT BUILDING PERMITS TO BE ALLOCATED IN
1984, 1985, 1986, AND 1987
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution sets the following Numerical Limits:
1984 - 400
1985 - 400
1986 - 400
1987 - 400
4. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL
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DESIGN AND
(55) This item was continued from the meeting of December 20,
1983, and was taken out of order on the Agenda.
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding results
of a survey of the pricing sign standards for the
various service station companies located within the
City, and recommending that Section 9-3.624.c.2.b. of
the amendment be modified to provide for a maximum
letter size of 9 inches.
(2) Supplemental Report dated January 17, 1984, from the
Director of Community Planning and Development,
recommending that the maximum square footage for
pricing signs be increased from 24 square feet to 32
square feet.
Tom Tomlinson, Senior Planner, made an oral presentation,
citing the reasons for recommending an increase in letter
size and square footage of pricing signs, and advised that
additional clarifications had been added to the amendment
regarding the size of letters for pricing and product
identification. Since the Planning Commission had not had
an opportunity to review the modifications, he requested
that the Ordinance establishing the Standards be introduced
and, prior to adoption, the modifications be referred to the
Commission for report.
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Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Bland
opened the Hearing and the following person responded:
(1) Richard Kohler, representing Atlantic Richfield,
Glendale, requested that the numerical size be further
increased from 9 to 12 inches and advised of the
Company's wish to install an internally illuminated
monument sign.
There being no further response, Mayor Bland closed the
Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Negative Declaration:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to certify issuance of a
Negative Declaration.
Establishment of Standards:
The City attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in
order. Further reading of all Ordinances had been waived
earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman
Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer that the
following Ordinance modifying the letter and numeric height
from 8 to 9 inches, increasing the maximum price sign square
footage from 24 to 32 square feet, and including clarifying
language regarding letter and numerical sizes be introduced:
STANDARDS
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CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SAN JUAN MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADDING SECTION 9-3.624 TO TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE
6 THAT ESTABLISHES SERVICE STATION STANDARDS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The modifications were referred to the Planning Commission
for report prior to adoption of the Ordinance.
5. CONTINUANCE OF REZONE 83-5 AND ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 83-6,
VILLA DEL OBISPO (CALIFORNIA RETIREMENT HOTEL, INC./COOK—)-
(95)
NC. COOK)(95) This item was continued from the meeting of December 6,
1983, and was taken out of order on the Agenda.
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Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, reviewing modifications
made to the site plan in response to concerns raised at the
December meeting, and recommending that due to the
significant modifications, the plan be referred back to the
Architectural Board of Review and Planning Commission for
report and recommendation.
Exhibits were on display and Nanette Bourne, Assistant
Planner, discussed the modifications made to the plan,
noting staff concerns regarding the linear building mass
adjacent to the Presbyterian Church and the rear setback
variance. She advised that the Ruling Elder of the
Presbyterian Church had been contacted and was supportive of
the modified plan.
Public Hearing
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Bland
opened the Public Hearing and the following persons
responded:
(1) Richard Thompson, principle of Archiplan, 6624 Melrose
Avenue, Los Angeles, 90038, noted that the third story
had been eliminated and the site coverage increased to
accommodate the additional square footage placed on the
ground. Mr. Thompson discussed the modified setback
from the Presbyterian Church; relocation of the service
area; and, modifications to the parking and
circulation, and urged approval of the plan.
(2) John Jason, representing Villa Del Obispo, Ltd.,
applicant, discussed the reasons for requesting a
capacity of 120 residents and stated a willingness to
add three additional parking spaces required for the
additional residents.
There being no further response, Mayor Bland closed the
Hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Continuance of Hearing:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to refer the
revised plan to the Architectural Board of Review and the
Planning Commission for review at their meetings of January
18 and 24, respectively, for report and recommendation to
the City Council; to continue the item until the meeting of
February 7; and, to direct staff to convey the Council's
support of the revised plan to the ABR and Planning
Commission.
ORDINANCES
1. ADOPTION OF ORD
NO. 503 - SPE(
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(55) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the City Clerk advising
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that the Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of December
20, 1983, and was scheduled for adoption.
Adoption of Ordinance:
The City attorney read the title of the Ordinance next in
order. Further reading of all Ordinances had been waived
earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Councilman
Buchheim, seconded by Councilman Friess that the following
Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 503, AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE - ESTABLISHING SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PERMIT
PROGRAM - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 9-3.623 TO
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 6 THAT ESTABLISHES A
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PERMIT PROGRAM
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS
1. ESTABLISHMENT OF "NO PARKING" ZONES - ACJACHEMA STREET
BETWEEN CAMINO CAPISTRANO AND EL CAMINO REAL
(64) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding the recommendation of the Traffic and
Transportation Commission to establish "No Parking" zones on
Acjachema Street between Camino Capistrano and E1 Camino
Real.
Establishment of Zone:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Friess that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-1-17-2, ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING"
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The City Traffic Engineer was authorized to install the
appropriate curb markings and signs.
BIDS, CONTRACTS,_ AGREEMENTS
1. AWARD OF CONTRACT - LIBRARY/CHURCH PARKING LOT (SULLY
MILLER)(C63)
(63) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding results of bids received for two alternate
surfaces, gravel or asphalt concrete, for the temporary
Library/Church Parking Lot. The report requests a transfer
of funds from the Del Obispo/Alipaz Street Improvement
Account to cover the contract, survey and inspections costs;
$32,000 had been budgeted in the 1983-84 budget, of which
approximately $16,000 remain. The recommended bid was in
the amount of $24,345,75.
Award of Contract/Transfer of Funds:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to award the
contract for construction of the Library/Church Parking Lot,
gravel alternate, to the low responsible bidder, Sully Miller
Contracting Company, of Orange, in the amount of
$24,345.75, and to reject all other bids. A transfer of
$15,000 from the Del Obispo/Alipaz Street Improvement
Account No. 06-4706-536 to the Library/Church Parking Lot
Account No. 06-4715-505, was authorized. The Mayor and City
Clerk were authorized to execute the document on behalf of
the City.
?. EQUESTRIAN FACILITY SITE PREPARATION AND STABLE OPERATION
(C. RUSSELL COOK PARK)
(38) Written Communications:
(62) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the City Manager,
recommending that due to shortfalls in the fund sources
(Park Fund and Systems Development Tax) the Equestrian
Facility project be deferred until the last quarter of the
fiscal year in order to assess the account balances at that
time. Included was a report from the Director of Public
Works dated January 17, 1984, requesting rejection of the
one bid received for the stable operation and advising that
in order to attract more bidders, the Bid Bond and
Performance Bond amounts will be reduced; action on the
remaining contract phases of the facility would be deferred
until receipt of new bids for Stable Operation.
Deferral of Project:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim and unanimously carried to defer the Equestrian
Facility Project for 90 days to the Council meeting of April
17, 1984, for reassessment of funding options at that time;
and, to direct staff to contact the bidders for site
preparation and stable installation to determine if the bids
will be held for 90 days.
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Rejection of Stable Operation Bid:
It was moved by Councilman Sci�wartze, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim and unanimously carried to reject the bid received
for the operation of the Cook Park Equestrian Facility.
Councilman Friess suggested that the Equestrian Commission
consider alternatives that might be less costly and
volunteered to meet with the Chairman of the Commission to
devise other approaches to allow the facility to be
accomplished.
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(80) Written Communications:
(73) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding results of bids received for the Trabuco
Sewer Project in the Los Rios Area. Award of the contract
was subject to HUD approval; HUD/CDA Grant of $175,000 would
be provided to the City through the Orange County EMA.
Funds are budgeted in the amount of $200,000 in the 1983-84
budget, Account No. 06-4706-544. Easements for sewerline
purposes through the Trulis, Dunivin, and Cappello
properties were forwarded for acceptance.
The Director of Public Works advised that HUD approval had
been received.
Award of Contract:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to award the
contract for the construction of the Trabuco Sewer in the
Los Rios area to Cappello Construction of San Juan
Capistrano, in the amount of $72,518.00, and to reject all
other bids. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute the documents on behalf of the City.
Acceptance of Easements:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve and
accept the easements for sewerline purposes through the
Trulis, Dunivin, and Cappello properties. The City Clerk
was authorized to forward the documents to the Orange County
Recorder's Office for recordation.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CITY LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE (38-#415/416/417)
(38) Written Communications:
(74) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, requesting approval of specifications for the
maintenance of City parks, parkways, and Landscape
Maintenance Districts. New additions to the program include
the library, fire station, Sunhollow right-of-way, and
Rancho Viejo Road area.
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specifications for City landscape
authorize staff to call for bids.
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICA
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(38) Written Communications:
(74) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, requesting approval of specifications for the annual
Weed Abatement Program. The report advised that the
specifications were rewritten and are expected to give the
City more cost effective services.
Approval of Specifications/Call for Bids:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to approve the
specifications for the 1984 City Weed Abatement Program and
to authorize staff to call for bids.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:25 p.m., to convene the San Juan Capistrano
Community Redevelopment Agency, and reconvened at 9:06 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. APPROVAL OF FIFTEEN -YEAR TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN
(56) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the City Manager,
forwarding a resolution approving the Orange County
Transportation Commission's Fifteen -Year Transportation
Investment Plan and agreeing to its placement on the June 5,
1984, ballot to allow the voters to determine if they wish
to approve a one cent sales tax to finance projects outlined
in the Plan. The report summarizes important issues of the
Plan.
Ron Cole, Director of Programming and Planning, Orange
County Transportation Commission, made an oral presentation, _
stating that the Plan would provide a means of meeting the
growth needs of Orange County. He reviewed and proposed
projects and methods of allocation of revenue received and
advised that updated figures indicated the City would be
eligible for approximately $384,000 per year to finance
local transportation improvements; over the 15 years,
allocations received could total over $10 million. Mr. Cole
urged unconditional approval of the Plan and advised that
any strong concerns be forwarded by separate letter.
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Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Friess that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 84-1-17-3, FIFTEEN -YEAR TRANSPORTATION
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THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE FIFTEEN -YEAR TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN TO BE
PLACED BEFORE THE ORANGE COUNTY VOTERS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. BULLET TRAIN UPDATE
(88) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, forwarding background information
on proposed routes for the Bullet Train and advising that
City staff is currently preparing a response to the Notice
of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report which will
be submitted to Caltrans by February 1. Participation in
the environmental process will continue with monthly status
reports to Council.
Exhibits were on display and Pam Gibson, Senior
Administrative Assistant, made an oral report, advising that
City staff is participating in the scoping of the EIR. She
recommended that no action be taken until the draft EIR is
completed.
Provisiono£ Monthly Updates:
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer,
seconded by Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to
direct staff to continue to monitor American High Speed Rail
Corporation's activities; to forward the EIR comments to the
State; and, to provide monthly updates as the EIR develops.
MULTI -MODAL TERMINAL
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(38) Written Communications:
(88) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, discussing the following
situations in the Multi -Modal Terminal/Depot area which
require improvement: (1) two-hour parking and the need for
more unlimited parking; (2) provision of access to the train
station platform from the north end of the Depot; (3)
posting of speed limits at the entrances to the area and
enforcement of the Vehicle Code; and, (4) development of a
sign program for the entire area which will be recommended
for funding in the Redevelopment Agency Budget.
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Pam Gibson, Senior Administrative Assistant, made an oral
report, discussing the areas of concern and advising of an
addition to the Agreement with the Depot to require sweeping
and cleaning of the Depot parking lot in conjunction with
the Multi -Modal Terminal lot.
Traffic/Parking/Access:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to:
(1) Direct staff to prepare a resolution directing that the
Vehicle Code be enforced in the Depot parking lot;
(2) Approve the agreement between the City and Jim and Pete
Tyson of the Capistrano Depot, authorizing the exchange
of time-limited spaces in the Depot parking lot to
allow the City to designate and post up to a maximum of
20 spaces limited to two-hour parking;
(3) Authorize staff to develop a sign program for the
Multi -Modal area which will be presented for funding in
the 1984-85 budget; and,
(4) Direct staff to continue working with the railroad,
property owners, and regulatory agencies to determine
the feasibility and cost of improved platform access.
Mrs. Gibson was complimented by Council for her reports.
4. SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC RATE COMPARISON/SERVICE AREA
(43) written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, in response to Council direction
on December 20, 1983, to compare rates charged by San Diego
Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison, with the
intent of examining a possible realignment of service areas.
The report forwards a comparison of rates and discusses
procedures necessary to change service area boundaries or tc
form a new utility company.
5.
Public Presentation:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to invite an official of
San Diego Gas and Electric to make a public presentation on
the company's policies and how they will affect domestic
rates in the future.
OF REOUEST FOR TAXI CAB LICENSES (VETERAN'S CAB AND
(88) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, forwarding information pursuant to
Municipal Code Section 4-5.03, which was submitted by both
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applicants for license to operate taxi cabs in san Juan
Capistrano. The report recommends that both companies be
granted permits to operate in the City.
Approval of Taxi Cab Licenses:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze and unanimously carried to find that
all requirements of Municipal Code Section 4-5.03 have been
met by Veteran's Cab and Yellow Bus Company, and to grant
them permits to operate in San Juan Capistrano subject to
verification that requirements set forth in Section 4-5.12
(Drivers' Qualifications) have also been complied with.
6. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR SENATE BILL 201 FUNDS - PORTABLE
(78) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Senior
Administrative Assistant, forwarding a request from the
Capistrano Unified School District for funding in the amount
of $10,405 for portable classrooms for Dana Hills High
School, in accordance with Senate Bill 201 and Title 9,
Article 5 of the City's Municipal Code. The report advises
that $7,200 in Senate Bill 201 funds have been collected
from the Dana Hills High School attendance area.
Approval of Request:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Friess and unanimously carried to approve the request for
$10,405 from the Capistrano Unified School District for Dana
Hills High School, and to authorize the Director of
Administrative Services to forward $7,200 collected from
that attendance area now and an additional $3,205 as it
becomes available.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
PROPOSED REGULATIONS GOVERNING DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS AND
NON -HAZARDOUS WASTES AT LANDFILLS
(45) Written Communications:
(79) Additional Agenda Item dated January 17, 1984, from the
Director of Public Works, advising that the State is
considering regulations governing disposal of hazardous and
non -hazardous wastes at designated landfills, and discussing
comments submitted by Tri -Tac, a technical advisory
committee to the State Water Resources Control Board. The
concerns include increased difficulties and costs for
hauling and disposal of residue from sewage treatment plants
should those residues be unnecessarily classified as
hazardous. The report advised that the SERRA Board of
Directors had authorized representation at a Public Hearing
on the matter in Sacramento on February 8th and supports the
Tri -Tac efforts.
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The Director of Public Works advised that the proposed
regulations could increase costs from four to six times;
present costs are from $170,000 to $200,000 per year. He
noted that SERRA had taken a strong position against the
regulations and had requested each member agency to do the
same.
Support of Tri -Tac Position:
It was moved by Councilman Buchheim, seconded by Councilman
Schwartze that the following Resolution be adopted:
ON NO. 84-1-17-4, SUPPORTING POSITION OF
DISPOSAL TO LAND - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
THE POSITION OF TRI -TAC ON THE PROPOSED REGULATIONS
GOVERNING WASTE DISPOSAL TO LAND
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1. ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT AND FINANCIAL REPORT - 1982-83 FISCAL
YEAR
(41) written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Administrative Services, advising that the City Financial
Statement for the period of 1982-83 had been audited by
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, and forwarding the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal period
ended June 30, 1983.
The Director of Administrative Services made an oral
presentation, advising that the City had received the
Certificate of Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting
from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
for the third year and had received the Certificate of
Conformance in Financial Reporting from the Municipal _
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
for the first time. Council commended John Gibson, City
Treasurer, and Bob Boone, Director of Administrative
Services, for their work.
Acceptance of Report:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to accept the
Financial Report and the examination by the City's
independent auditors, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company.
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 84-1 (BATHGATE/LYON)
(46) Proposal:
Consideration of the following items submitted for inclusion
in the initiation of General Plan Amendment 84-1:
Item A - application made by Robert D. Mickelson, agent for
the Bathgate Ranch property, requesting a change
for land use designations and a zone change for
the 78± acre property located at the northern City
limits to permit development of an Office/Research
Park.
Item B - application made by the William Lyon Company
requesting consideration of the deletion of the
3.0 Neighborhood Convenience Center shown at the
general location of Camino Las Ramblas and Via
California.
Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding the requests
for amendments to the General Plan.
Initiation of General Plan Amendment 84-1:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to initiate General Plan
Amendment 84-1, including both items, with the notation that
this action shall not imply an intention to either approve
or deny either of the proposed land use amendments.
2. APPROVAL OF GLENDALE FEDERAL PARKLAND DEDICATION AGREEMENT
(38-#452)
(38) Written Communications:
(62) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
Community Planning and Development, forwarding an agreement
with Glendale Federal Savings & Loan which identifies
parcels to be dedicated to the City for park purposes. The
parcels, consisting of approximately 31 acres, would provide
substantial additions to the C. Russell Cook Community Park,
increasing the Park acreage from 36 acres to 67 acres. The
agreement includes provisions for a bikeway easement in
order to extend the Vereda Bikeway under the freeway.
Dedication of the land is to occur within 60 days of
execution of the agreement.
Exhibits were on display and the City Manager advised that a
request had been received from Glendale Federal Savings &
Loan to continue the item for two weeks, pending
finalization of an agreement with the Capistrano Valley
Water District. The City Manager advised that the agreement
had been approved by the Water District in principal and
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approval of the agreement with the Water District.
Parkland Agreement:
It was moved by Councilman Friess, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve the Parkland
Dedication Agreement with Glendale Federal Savings & Loan
subject to approval of their agreement with the Capistrano
Valley Water District and to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Deeds
dedicating the land are to be submitted to the City within
60 days or by March 19, 1984.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. INSTALLATION OF THREE-WAY STOP - RANCHO VIEJO ROAD/JUNIPERO
SERRA ROAD
(82) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding a recommendation from the Traffic and
Transportation Commission and staff to install a three-way
stop control at the intersection of Rancho Viejo Road and
Junipero Serra Road. Funds are budgeted in the Public Works
Maintenance Budget, Account No. 01-4440-213-460;
installation costs are estimated at approximately $100.
2.
Designation of Three -Way Stop:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Friess and unanimously carried to designate the
intersection of Rancho Viejo Road/Junipero Serra Road as a
three-way stop and to direct the Traffic Engineer to install
the anprooriate regulatory devices.
STATUS REPORT - MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
ORTEGA HIGHWAY (CALTRANS)
(44) Written Communications:
Report dated January 11, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding Caltrans' tentative schedule for future
improvements along Ortega Highway, which include widening at
La Novia Avenue; pavement resurfacing from 0.3 miles east of
Via Cristal to 0.3 miles east of Oak Creek; and, bridge
replacement at San Juan Creek just west of La Pata Avenue.
The report recommended that Caltrans be formally requested
to begin pavement resurfacing in the vicinity of Via Cuartel
and proceed easterly.
Additional Resurfacing:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve a
letter to the District Director of Caltrans for the Mayor's
signature, requesting that the Ortega Highway Resurfacing
Project begin in the area of Via Cuartel and proceed
easterly.
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3. DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR RELIEF FROM PORTION OF UTILITY
UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENT VILLAGE CENTER I)
(90) Written Communications:
(95) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, forwarding a request from Village Center I to waive
the requirement for undergrounding utility lines underneath
the freeway.
The Director of Public Works discussed the undergrounding
cost per square foot of developable area of the project,
comparing those costs to similar developments in the City.
Larry Tucker, General Partner of Village Center I, stated
objections to the requirement to underground lines under the
freeway.
Denial of Request:
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Fries,
seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer and carried with
Councilman Buchheim voting in the negative, to deny the
request to provide relief for Village Center I from
undergrounding overhead utilities crossing the San Diego
Freeway and to direct staff to refer the matter for future
consideration if actual design costs indicate greater
financial burdens upon Village Center I.
4. TRABUCO CREEK BRIDGE WIDENING - COSTS AND TIME FRAMES
(74) Written Communications:
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of Public
Works, advising that the Trabuco Creek Bridge Widening at
Rancho Viejo Road had been submitted for funding in the
County's Arterial Highway Financing Program bridge funds.
The cost is estimated at $855,000, which would be solely
funded through the AHFP Bridge Program. The report advised
that assessment district funding is being studied; costs
would increase by approximately 15 to 20 percent.
Improvement of the bridge and bridge approaches is not
currently in the five-year budget; a funding possibility
exists through the Community Redevelopment Agency.
The Director of Public Works advised that the project would
be returned to Council following a determination of AHFP
eligibility.
Status Report:
It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Buchheim and unanimously carried to direct staff to provide
a status report after the AHFP review and to order the
report received and filed.
5. REQUEST FOR SEWER FEE REDUCTION (DAVIS DEVELOPMENT)
(80) At the request of the applicant, this item was continued to
the meeting of February 21, 1984.
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6. OSO CREEK FIELD TRIP
(80) The Director of Public Works advised that City staff has
been working with the County regarding the Oso Creek
Improvement Plan and has been reviewing alternatives to that
Plan. He noted that the Planning Commission had determined
that the project was inconsistent with the City's General
Plan and suggested a field trip to the project area for
Council review.
Field Trip - January 20, 1984:
Following discussion, it was the consensus of Council to
meet at City Hall at 7:30 a.m., on Friday, January 20th to
conduct a field trip to the Oso Creek. The Planning
Commission was to be invited to attend.
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
1. ESTABLISHMENT OF RENTAL FEES FOR CITY RECREATION FACILITIES
(41) Written Communications:
(62) Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Director of
(73) Recreation forwarding recommended fees to be charged for use
of all City recreational facilities. The Parks and
Recreation Commission recommended approval of the fees at
their meeting of December 19, 1983.
Establishment of Fees:
It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by
Councilman Schwartze that the following Resolution
establishing rental fees for use of City recreational
facilities be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 84-1-17-
SHING RATES
DEPOSIT SCHEDULES - RECREATION FACILITIES RENTAL - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RATES AND DEPOSIT
SCHEDULES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES RENTAL
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Friess, Hausdorfer, Buchheim,
Schwartze, and Mayor Bland
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
PLANNING COMMISSION
1. REPORT OF MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 27, 1983, AND
(67) The Report of Actions taken by the Planning Commission at
their meetings of December 27, 1983, and January 10, 1984,
were ordered received and filed.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMITTEE
1. CIVIC CENTER SITE SELECTION
(34) Stating a conflict of interest, Councilman Buchheim left the
Council Chamber.
Written Communications
Report dated January 17, 1984, from the Chairman of the
Public Facilities Committee, advising that since Buchheim
Field was no longer available, the Public Facilities
Committee had met and determined that the Pueblo Serra and
Honeyman Triangle sites were both feasible choices for a
civic center site. The report forwards a comparison of the
two sites and cites the Committee's consensus that it would
be desirable to acquire the entire triangle on the Honeyman
site.
Negotiations:
Councilman Schwartze made an oral presentation and it was
moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman
Hausdorfer and unanimously carried with Councilman Buchheim
absent, to authorize the City Manager to pursue negotiations
with both the Pueblo Serra and Honeyman site landowners and
to report back to the City Council.
Councilman Buchheim returned to the Council Chamber and resumed
his duties.
COUNCIL REMARKS
1. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
(61) Councilman Schwartze advised that Councilman Jerry Mullen,
City of Cypress, had been appointed to the Orange County
Transit District.
2. SIGNS
(82) Councilman Friess noted a letter from Tom Hribar regarding
visual impacts of signs in the area of Camino Capistrano and
Forbes Road, north of the City. There was a consensus that
a letter of support be formulated, with a copy to the
Mission Viejo Advisory Council.
Councilman Friess also cited an illegal realty sign on San
Juan Creek Road at the freeway; the Director of Community
Planning and Development will investigate the situation.
3. GENERAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
(46) Councilman Hausdorfer requested that staff respond to a
letter dated January 12, 1984, from George Elkins, regarding
General Plan Amendment processing.
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4. TRASH COLLECTION RATES
(45) Councilman Hausdorfer thanked Pam Gibson for her work on
competitive trash collection rates.
5. MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE
(23) Councilman Hausdorfer suggested the City's Mobile Home Park
Ordinance be modified to reflect the City of Carson
decision.
6. CABLE TV
(43) Councilman Hausdorfer requested that Council be kept
informed on the status of HR 4103, stating that if passed
the City would lose control over cable operators.
7. SKATEBOARD RAMP
(72) Mayor Bland noted the existence of a skateboard ramp in the
vicinity of Calle Aspero and Paseo Monte Vista and cited
safety concerns.
CLOSED SESSION
Council recessed to a Closed Session at 10:45 p.m., for
discussion of personnel and legal matters, the City Clerk being
excused therefrom, and reconvened at 11:45 p.m., with Councilman
Buchheim absent. Councilman Buchheim had left the Closed Session
at 10:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
was adjourned at 11:45 p.m., to
January 20, 1984, at 7:30 a.m.,
a field trip to Oso Creek.
ATTEST:
before the Council, the meeting
the next meeting date of Friday,
in the City Council Chamber, for
Respectfully submitted,
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