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80-0109_CC_Minutes_Adjourned Regular Meeting164 JANUARY 9, 1980 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, was called to order by Mayor Friess at 7:01 P.M., in the City Council Chamber. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by nine members of Cub Scout Webelos Den No. 1, Ken McGovern, Den Chief, and Robert Davies, Cub Leader. Mayor Friess expressed the City's appreciation to the Webelos. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Father Paul Martin, Old Mission Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Kenneth E. Friess, Mayor Gary L. Hausdorfer, Mayor pro tem Lawrence F. Buchheim, Councilman Phillip R. Schwartze, Councilman James F. Thorpe, Councilman ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: James S. Mocalis, City Manager; E. Phillip Hale, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services; William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Thomas G. Merrell, Director of Community Planning and Development; James S. Okazaki, City Attorney; Mary Ann Hanover, City Clerk. Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Thorpe, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. JOHN R. WILLIAMS (36) Mayor Friess announced a special commendation for City resident John R. Williams, who has been in attendance at City Council, Water Board and Planning Commission meetings since incorpora- tion of the City in 1961. A plaque, to be affixed to the chair Mr. Williams occupies, will read as follows: -1- 1/9/80 MINUTES ' Regular Meeting of December 19, 1979: It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 1979, be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Thorpe, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer that all Ordinances be read by title only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Thorpe, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. JOHN R. WILLIAMS (36) Mayor Friess announced a special commendation for City resident John R. Williams, who has been in attendance at City Council, Water Board and Planning Commission meetings since incorpora- tion of the City in 1961. A plaque, to be affixed to the chair Mr. Williams occupies, will read as follows: -1- 1/9/80 "This seat has been permanently reserved by the San Juan Capistrano City Council for John R. Williams in recognition of, and in gratitude for his continuous participation as a concerned citizen at Council and Commission meetings over a period of many years. January 9, 1980." SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO LIBRARY FUND - DONATION (52) Rosa Hribar, President, and Sandy Camino Jr. Women's Club, presented the amount of $165.00, for deposit check represents monies from recen in support of the proposed new Cou located on Acjachema Street. Mayor Friess expressed the City's going local support which has been approval of the Library project. Berquist, Treasurer, El _ a check to the City in to the Library Fund. The t fund-raising activities my branch library to be appreciation for the on - instrumental in County 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER JOHN SAUNDERS (36) Mayor Friess announced that a Certificate of Commendation had been prepared for John T. Saunders in recognition of his service to the community as a member of the Economic Develop- ment Committee from April 20, 1977, to December 4, 1979. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (MINCH) (65) John Minch, 25721 Avenida Pedregal, addressed the Council to request authorization for a temporary trailer residence during construction of a permanent residence on Via Arboleda. The Director of Community Planning and Development advised that an application for a temporary use permit for caretaker's quarters would be processed by the Planning Department. 2. REQUEST FOR LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY (MISSION TRAILS CORRALS) (38) Katherine Holman, representing Mission Trails Corrals, 26501 Calle San Francisco, read a letter dated January 4, 1980, requesting consideration of a lease of 5 acres of City property located in C. Russell Cook Park and adjacent to the existing Wagon Wheel Stables. Mission Trails is presently located within the area of the Ortega Properties development, and has received notice to vacate by February 1, 1980. Following discussion, there was a consensus of Council that, in concept, the proposed use of City property is appropriate; a Public Hearing is to be scheduled for a joint meeting of the Equestrian Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission at the earliest possible date; staff is to negotiate an extension for the stable operation on the Ortega Properties site. Mayor Friess suggested that Ms. Holman discuss the matter with residents in the area of the proposed lease site. 3. CAMINO DEL AVION STORM DRAIN (80) Shigeru Kinoshita, 27015 Calle Real, Capistrano Beach, requested information on the status of the Del Avion Storm Drain. The Director of Public Works advised that the contract for Phase I is to be awarded on February 20th, Phase II in August, 1980, and Phase III in September, 1980. Mr. Kinoshita then inquired if it were possible to dig a temporary ditch to alleviate the standing water problem; Council requested that the matter be discussed with the owners of the adjacent Cadillac -Fairview property, and a company representative stated they would be willing to discuss the matter. -2- 1/9/80 i� 1mt 4. ROUTE E, TRACT 9784 (MISBIN) (85) Judy Jamroz, 33511 Calle Miramar, requested Council comment on the October 29, 1979, letter from the Meredith Canyon Community Association which requested reconsideration of development and construction of Route E in Tract 9784. Following discussion, there was a consensus of Council that the matter be scheduled for consideration at the meeting of February 20, 1980. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA CRIME WATCH PROGRAM 1n VTTVMV 7TTWT (27) Council received copies of a letter dated December 17, 1979, from George Deukmejian, Attorney General, requesting adoption of a resolution in support of the California Crime Watch, a State-wide plan to restore public safety in the 1980's. Preparation of Resolution: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Hausdorfer and unanimously carried to direct staff to prepare a resolution for Council consideration at the meeting of January 23, 1980. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 79-2 - ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFORMATION ON LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ARTERIAL HIGHWAY NETWORK (GLENDALE FEDERAL) (46) Written Communications: (68) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Community Planning and Development advising that both the applicant and staff recommend that the Public Hearing be continued to the meeting of February 6, 1980. Public Hearing: Notice having been given, Mayor Friess opened the Public Hearing, and the following persons responded: (1) Doug Nash, 32906 Avenida Descanso, representing San Juan Civic Association, spoke in support of adoption of the plan referred to as "Alternate C." Continuance of Hearing: There being no further response, Mayor Friess continued the Public Hearing to February 6, 1980, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. 2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 79-5 (HOFFMAN STABLES) (39) Written Communications (1) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Community Planning and Development recommending that the Public Hearing be continued to the meeting of February 20th. (2) Letter dated November 28, 1979, from John R. Parker, Attorney at Law, 1439 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, 92666, setting forth the reasons for the appeal of the November 27th Planning Commission decision. (3) Letter dated January 2, 1980, from John R. Parker, consenting to the continuation of the Hearing. -3- 1/9/80 16'7 Continuation of Public Hearing: Notice having been given, Mayor Friess opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, continued the Hearing to the meeting of February 20, 1980, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. 3. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - DETERMINATION OF GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY (VANGALIS) (46) Written Communications: (1) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Community Planning and Development indicating that Mr. Vangalis has agreed to a continuance of the Public Hearing. (2) Letter dated December 4, 1979, from M. Stephen Coontz, Attorney at Law, 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach 92660, setting forth the reasons for the appeal of the Planning Commission decision. (3) Letter dated January 7, 1980, from Mr. Coontz, consenting to a continuation of the Public Hearing. Continuance of Public Hearing: Notice having been given, Mayor Friess opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, continued the Hearing to the meeting of February 20, 1980, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. 4. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION (SUPER -7 SERVICE STATION) (67) Written Communications: (1) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Community Planning and Development, indicating that representatives of Super -7 have agreed to a continuance of the Public Hearing. (2) Letter dated December 4, 1979, from Hal Miller, Super -7 Western Gasoline Division, 2444 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, 95128, setting forth the reasons for the appeal of the Planning Commission decision. (3) Letter dated January 7, 1980, from Mr. Miller, consenting to a continuation of the Public Hearing. Continuation of Public Hearing: Notice having been given, Mayor Friess opened the Public Hearing and, there being no response, continued the Hearing to the meeting of February 6, 1980, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS GLENDALE FEDERAL, FALKLAM, VAN ROEKEL, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SAS CONSTRUCTORS, LTD., CRISELL-SCHAUWECKER (46) This item was taken out of order for the benefit of persons in the audience. Written Communications: (1) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Community Planning and Development regarding applications received for inclusion in General Plan Amendment 80-1, pursuant to the Land Use Management Code. The application of Glendale Federal, having been continued into 1980, automatically is included in General Plan Amendment 80-1. The applications are described as follows: -4- 1/9/80 Description Status Falklam (3.7 acres, W. side Initiated by City Council for of Del Obispo; increase of consideration in 1979. EIR residential density) required by ERB. Draft EIR contract mailed to applicant in December for comment. Ivo response received. Van Roekel, et al. (32 Initiated for consideration in ' acres, W. of City limits. 1979. EIR completed. Presently Change from residential to under review by Planning Commission. institutional and recreation uses) Department of Motor Vehicles Initiated by Council on November 28, (triangular property, N. 1979 for consideration within side of San Juan Creek Road, GPA 80-1. adjacent to freeway; change from commercial recreation to institutional use) SAS Constructors Ltd. (14 Letter petition dated December 21, acres at Rancho Viejo Road 1979 received. No GPA consideration and Mission Hills Drive. yet initiated. Change from commercial recreation to commercial/ office uses) Crisell/Schauwecker (1.7 Initiated by Council on November 28, acres, N. side of San Juan 1979 for consideration in GPA 80-1. Creek Road, E. of Tennis Club. Change from commercial recreation to professional office uses) (2) Letter dated December 21, 1979, from S. Alan Schwartz, President, SAS Constructors, Ltd., 540 Golden Circle Drive, Santa Ana, 92705, requesting inclusion in the Amendment process and agreeing to reimburse the City for consultant and/or overtime costs. (3) Letter dated November 14, 1979, from Robert W. Crisell, The San Juan Creek Corporation, 33061 Camino Capistrano, requesting inclusion in the Amendment process, (4) Letter dated November 13, 1979, from william Zell, State Department of General Services, 650 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, 95825, requesting inclusion in the Amendment process. (5) Letter received December 31, 1979, from Gary Smith, 28281 Via Rueda, in opposition to a rezone for the property on San Juan Creek Road for a Department of Motor Vehicles office. Although not a Public Hearing, Mayor Friess requested comment from the audience, and the following persons responded in support of General Plan Amendment applications: (1) Kenneth S. Spear, read a letter dated January 9, 1980, from Robert W. Crisell, 1401 Dove Street; Newport Beach, 92660. (2) Alan Schwartz, representing SAS Constructors, posted site plans, and stated that he is the owner of the property in question and that he would be willing to pay the costs of outside consultant services. The following persons then responded in opposition to General Plan Amendment applications: -5- 1/9/80 169 (1) Doug Nash; 32906 Avenida Descanso, representing Town Hall Association of San Juan Capistrano, Inc., opposed the applications with the exception of the Glendale Federal and Van Roekel amendments. (2) Robert Davies, 29391 Edgewood Road, supported the staff recommendations. (3) Marvin Broder, 26771 Lariat Circle, spoke in opposition to the SAS Constructors application and read a letter from John Olsen, 27601 Mission Hills Drive, stating opposition to the project. (4) Carole Levine, Village San Juan; (5) Randy Clark, Spotted Bull Way. (6) Chuck Buck, 27081 Mission Hills Drive. (7) Michael Berns, Member of the Planning Commission. (8) Robert Berns, 26921 Canyon Crest, supported the staff recommendations. (69) Councilman Thorpe suggested formulation of a Council policy statement that, "There be some evidence presented to staff that there is control of property under consideration before applications are processed." Initiation of General Plan Amendment 80-1 (Glendale Federal and Van Roekel, et. al): It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer and seconded by Councilman Schwartze to initiate General Plan Amendment 80-1 and to confirm that the proposed Glendale Federal and Van Roekel, et al., amendments are the only items for consideration in the Amendment. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: Councilman Thorpe ABSENT: None Initiation of General Plan Amendment 80-2 (Falklam): It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer and seconded by Councilman Buchheim to initiate General Plan Amendment 80-2 to include the propoGed Falklam Amendment only. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: Councilmen Schwartze and Thorpe ABSENT: None Denial of Petition (SAS Constructors): It was moved by Councilman Hausdorfer, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to determine that the petition of SAS Constructors should not be initiated for — General Plan Amendment consideration. Department of Motor Vehicles and Crisell/Schauwecker Petitions: It was moved by Councilman Buchheim and seconded by Mayor Friess to determine that initiation of General Plan Amendments for the Department of Motor Vehicles and Crisell/Schauwecker proposals would not be appropriate at this time, but to direct staff and Planning Commission to conduct a public forum to discuss land uses on those properties. The motion failed with Council Members Buchheim and Friess voting in favor and Council Members Hausdorfer, Schwartze and Thorpe voting in opposition to the motion. -6- 1/9/80 1'70 RECESS AND RECONVENE Council recessed at 9:15 p.m., and reconvened at 9:32 p.m. ORDINANCES 1. EXTENDING TERMS OF COMMISSION AND BOARD MEMBERS (INTRODUCTION) (55) Written Communications: ' Report dated January 9, 1980, from Loretta Zimmerman, Assistant to the City Manager, forwarding a proposed ordinance changing the expiration dates of commission and board member terms of office from April 30th to June 30th ar_nual ly. 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 and seconded by Councilman Schwartze that the following ordinance be introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 397, AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCES NOS. 321 AND 380 - SETTING TERMS OF BOARD OR COMMISSION OFFICES - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCES NOS. 321 AND 380 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Thorpe, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None ' BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS 1. 1980 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM (H.J. MOONEY) (38) Written Communications: (74) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Public Works forwarding the results of bids received on December 7, 1979, for the annual Weed Abatement Program. Award of Contract: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Thorpe and unanimously carried to accept the bid submitted by H. J. Mooney of Norco, in the total amount of $14,702.20, to award the contract and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Councilman Schwartze requested cleaning of the parcel between Mission Bell Park and the flood control basin. -7- 1/9/80 2. AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE, ' ROUTE I-5 (CALTRANS) (38) Written Communications: (27) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Public Works forwarding a proposed agreement with the California ' State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) which would allow City crews to enter I-5 Freeway on- and off -ramps within the City limits for the purpose of removing trash. The Agreement is for a one-year period of time and the estimated annual City cost is $3,600. -7- 1/9/80 171 Approval of Agreement: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement between the City and Caltrans and to authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. Councilman Buchheim suggested that Caltrans be encouraged to place anti -litter signs along the freeway. 3. DISABILITY RETIREMENT AGREEMENT (M. L. THOMPSON) (38) Written Communications: (66) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Administrative Services forwarding a settlement agreement between the City and the Board of Retirement of the Orange County Employees Retirement System in connection with the disability retirement of City employee Michael L. Thompson. The agreement is in the total amount of $108,177.27. Approval of Agreement It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim and unanimously carried to approve the Settlement Agreement between the City and the Orange County Employees Retirement System and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Councilman Schwartze and 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 Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Thorpe, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None 1. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS (41) The List of Demands dated January 9, 1980, Warrants Nos. 18375 through 18488, inclusive, and 1911 Act Account Warrant Nos. 0248 and 0249, in the total amount of $1,229,515.14, were approved as submitted. 2. REPORT OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 1979 (23) The Report of Actions taken by the Traffic and Transportation Commission at the meeting of December 6, 1979, was ordered received and filed. 3. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, TRACT 9339 (WERTIN) (85) The Final Map for that the map is in tentative map; all have been met. Tract 9339 was approved with the determination substantial compliance with the approved Planning Commission conditions of approval 4. RESOLUTION, NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL REPORT - AGUACATE SEWER (FIVE STATES PLUMBING) (80) Written Communications: Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Public Works advising that the work for construction of the Aguacate Sewer has been completed by Five States Plumbing, Inc. The payment status was as follows: -8- 1/9/80 1'72 Total Project Cost $15,625.50 Less 10% Retention 1,562.55 Less Previous Payment -0- Amount Due $14,062.95 Acceptance of Work: The following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 80-1-9-2, COMPLETION OF AGUACATE SEWER - 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 CONSTRUCTION OF THE AGUACATE SEWER The Resolution accepted the work and directed the City Clerk to forward the Notice of Completion to the County Recorder within 10 days; payment was authorized to Five States Plumbing in the amount of $41,062.94; payment of the 10% retention was authorized 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion. 5. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - EXTENSION OF TIME, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 78-2, AHFP 940 AND 984 (SULLY -MILLER) (38) All work had been stopped on Assessment District 78-2 until (74) January 2nd, to alleviate holiday traffic congestion on (44) Camino Capistrano; Change Order No. 2, a 100 -day extension of time for April 24, 1980, was approved for completion of the project, as set forth in the report dated January 9, from the Director of Public Works. 6. ACQUISITION OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS, ADJACENT ' TO SAN JUAN CREEK ATHLETIC CLUB (CALTRANS HIGHWAY PATROL) (73) The purchase of two sanitary sewer easements from the California (80) Highway Patrol at $4,400 and the California Department of Transportation at $7,200, was approved with the expenditure authorized from the Sewer Enterprise Fund. The Mayor was authorized to execute the letter agreements for the two purchases. The easements are located in the area of the San Juan Creek Athletic Club and are necessary for construction of a sewer to serve the McCracken Hill area. INTENT TO VACATE PORTION OF GANADO ROAD - ORTEGA PROPERTIES (91) It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman (74) Buchheim and unanimously carried to adopt the following Resolution declaring the City Council's intent to vacate a portion of Ganado Road from Ortega Highway to Sundance Drive as a requirement of Assessment District 78-3 and in conjunction with the development of Ortega Properties: RESOLUTION NO. 80-1-9-1, INTENT TO VACATE PORTION OF GANADO ROAD - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF GANADO ROAD BETWEEN ORTEGA HIGHWAY AND SUNDANCE DRIVE ' The Resolution set a public hearing date for the Council meeting of February 6, 1980. -9- 1/9/80 173 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. STATUS REPORT - MEREDITH CANYON LANDSCAPING, TRACTS 8087 AND 8319 (85) The report dated January 9, 1980 from the Director of Community Planning and Development was ordered received and filed. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERICAL LIMITS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS FOR 1981, 1982, AND 1983 (GROWTH MANAGEMENT) (28) Written Communications: Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Community Planning and Development forwarding a proposed Resolution establishing Numerical Limits for residential dwelling units, pursuant to Section 4-B of Ordinance No. 314. The Planning Commission recommended the following allocations: 1981 - 250; 1982 - 150; 1983 - 100. Adoption of Amended Numerical Limits: It was moved by Councilman Thorpe and seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 80-1-9-3, ESTABLISHMENT OF NUMERICAL LIMITS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, SETTING NUMERICAL LIMITS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 314, FOR DWELLING UNIT BUILDING PERMITS TO BE ALLOCATED IN 1981, 1982, AND 1983 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Thorpe, — Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None The Resolution established the following Numerical Limits: 1981 - 250 1982 - 200 1983 - 200 (69) Request for Policy Statement: There was a consensus of Council that staff report back with a policy statement relating to the integration of numerical limits established for the Glendale Federal and Fredricks properties. 3. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES (68) Written Communications: (69) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Director of Community Planning and Development forwarding the Hillside Development Guidelines recommended by the Planning Commission which set forth policies for ridgeline preservation, grading of hillside sites, and specific guidelines for home design in hillside areas.— Michael Berns, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed the Council, and discussion ensued. Adoption of Guidelines for Interim Period: It was moved by Councilman Schwartze, seconded by Councilman Buchheim that the following Resolution be adopted to establish Hillside Development Policy Guidelines -10- 1/9/80 174 for future development with an amendment to indicate that the Council will consider the Guidelines in ordinance form at the City Council meeting of June 4, 1980: RESOLUTION NO. 80-1-9-4, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY The motion carried by the following vote: I AYES: Councilmen Hausdorfer, Schwartze, Thorpe, Buchheim and Mayor Friess NOES: None ABSENT: None COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE 1. DISCUSSION OF TERMS OF PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AGREEMENT AND TRANSMITTAL LETTER (68) Written Communications: (23) Report dated January 9, 1980, from the Agricultural Preservation Committee forwarding a proposed 10 -year agreement and trans- mittal letter for Council consideration and authority to submit the proposal to local farmers whose property is in the designated agricultural preserve areas. Mayor Friess advised that the documents were submitted at this time for discussion purposes only, not for formal approval. ' Councilman Hausdorfer requested input from Council, the public and staff. Discussion ensued and property owners Shigeru Kinoshita, William Bathgate (representing the Swanner interests), and Marilyn Williams addressed the Council to state their concerns. There was a consensus of Council that the matter be scheduled for further discussion at the City Council meeting of March 5, 1980. Councilman Hausdorfer requested that landowners present written comment on problem areas of the contract proposal. Mayor Friess requested Council input. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 1. REVIEW OF COMMITTEE DUTIES AND APPOINTMENT (23) There was a consensus of Council that the review of duties of the Economic Development Committee and the scheduled appoint- ment to fill an existing vacancy be held over for consideration at a future meeting. COUNCIL REMARKS 1. REVIEW OF ASSUMPTIONS OF ECONOMIC MODEL ' (32) Council concurred with Councilman Thorpe's request that the Planning Commission review the assumptions of the Ultrasystems economic model, which is used by the City in determining the economic effects of development on City services. -11- 1/9/80 175 Authorization for Consultant Services: Council concurred with the request of the Director of Community Planning and Development for authorization to retain John Rau, Ultrasystems, for the purpose of explaining the economic assumptions to the Members of the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m., to the next regular meeting date of Wednesday, January 14, 1980, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chamber. ATTEST: KENNETH E. FRIESS,MAYOR- Respectfully submitted, 1 i • -12- 1/9/80