24-0312_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting1 3/12/2024
MINUTES
March 12, 2024
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNEAD REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Farias called the Adjourned Regular meeting of March 12, 2024, of the
City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:05 p.m. Council Member
Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance and Council Member Hart gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sergio Farias, Mayor Pro Tem Troy Bourne,
and Council Members Howard Hart, John Taylor, and John Campbell.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
Agenda items are presented in the originally agendized format for the benefit of the
minutes’ reader but were not necessarily heard in that order.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: Per Assembly Bill 23, Maria Morris,
City Clerk, announced that each Housing Authority Board Member is receiving a $50.00
stipend for conducting the Housing Authority meeting.
INTRODUCTIONS:
B1. COMMISSIONER INTRODUCTION – MAYOR PRO TEM BOURNE
INTRODUCED: Former Mayor Larry Kramer.
B2. DEPUTY TYLER ROLSTAD RECOGNIZED AS 2023 DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member
Campbell, and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items E1 through E5,
E7 and E8, as recommended by staff, with Council Member Hart abstained from
E2 and E3.
E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED.
E2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION) OF
FEBRUARY 20, 2024, APPROVED
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor, Campbell, Bourne, and Mayor Farias
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart
E3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024,
APPROVED
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor, Campbell, Bourne, and Mayor Farias
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart
E4. CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 12, 2024,
THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2023, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
E5. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT
TO THE USE AGREEMENT WITH CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THE MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY AT MARCO FORSTER
MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3 VIA POSITIVA; AND RECOMMENDED
ACTION FOUND CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA
GUIDELINES, SECTION 15061 (B) (3) (600.50)
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member
Taylor, and carried unanimously to accept a proposed donation from the Friess
family to install a concrete bench at San Juan Creek Neighborhood Park.
E6. DONATION FROM THE FRIESS FAMILY TO INSTALL A CONCRETE BENCH
AT SAN JUAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, ACCEPTED (150.65)
E7. DONATION FROM SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ROTARY TO PURCHASE AND
PLANT A COAST LIVE OAK TREE AND INSTALL A BRONZE PLAQUE AT SAN
JUAN CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO COMMEMORATE EARTH DAY
2024, ACCEPTED (150.65)
E8. MAYORAL SUBCOMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION, RECEIVED; AND
ANDREW COMEAU APPOINTED TO FILL THE VACANT PARKS,
EQUESTRIAN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION POSITION WITH
A TERM ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 (110.10)
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
F1a. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-12-01 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND ALLOWING FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF EXPANDED ALCOHOL SERVICE FOR ON-SITE
CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOOD SERVICE WITHIN THE LOS
RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE TEA HOUSE ON LOS RIOS LOCATED AT
31731 LOS RIOS STREET, (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 121-143-15 AND
16);” and RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-12-02 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND
ALLOWING FOR THE CONTINUATION OF EXPANDED ALCOHOL SERVICE
FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOOD SERVICE
WITHIN THE LOS RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE RAMOS HOUSE CAFÉ
LOCATED AT 31752 LOS RIOS STREET, (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
121-141-23)” (460.70)
Council member Taylor recused himself due to proximity to his resident and left
the Council Chamber.
Joel Rojas, Development Services Manager, provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comments: Damian Orozco, The Tea House; and Stephen Rios,
City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member
Campbell, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Taylor recused to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-12-01 ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND ALLOWING FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF EXPANDED ALCOHOL SERVICE FOR ON-SITE
CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOOD SERVICE WITHIN THE LOS
RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE TEA HOUSE ON LOS RIOS LOCATED AT
31731 LOS RIOS STREET, (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 121-143-15 AND
16);” and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-12-02 ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND ALLOWING FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF EXPANDED ALCOHOL SERVICE FOR ON-SITE
CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOOD SERVICE WITHIN THE LOS
RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN AT THE RAMOS HOUSE CAFÉ LOCATED AT 31752
LOS RIOS STREET, (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 121-141-23).”
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Campbell, Bourne, and Mayor Farias
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor
F1b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-12-03 ADOPTED ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 24-002, A STUDY TO
AMEND THE LOS RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW THE SERVICE OF
ALCOHOL FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOOD
SERVICE AT 26711 VERDUGO STREET/31766 LOS RIOS STREET (APN 121-
141-24) PROVIDED APPROVAL OF AN ACCESSORY USE PERMIT (AUP) IS
OBTAINED AND FINDING SAID ACTION STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM
CEQA PER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15262 (LOS RIOS
COTTAGES) (420.25)
Council member Taylor recused himself due to proximity to his resident and left
the Council Chamber.
Joel Rojas, Development Services Manager, provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to questions. Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, and
Jeffrey Ballinger, City Attorney, responded to questions.
Public Comments: Stephen Rios, City resident; Mary Ann Davidson,
City resident; Harrison Taylor, City resident (provided handouts); and
Monica Mukai, Applicant.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bourne, seconded by Council Member
Campbell, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Taylor recused to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 24-03-12-03 ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) 24-002, A STUDY TO AMEND THE LOS
RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL FOR ON-
SITE CONSUMPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOOD SERVICE AT 26711
VERDUGO STREET/31766 LOS RIOS STREET (APN 121-141-24) PROVIDED
APPROVAL OF AN ACCESSORY USE PERMIT (AUP) IS OBTAINED AND
FINDING SAID ACTION STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER STATE
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15262 (LOS RIOS COTTAGES).
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Campbell, Bourne, and Mayor Farias
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor
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F2a. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE LOS RIOS PARK PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 24107) AWARDED TO THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IE GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $394,828, AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE
THE CONTRACT AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS, FOR A TOTAL
CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY NOT TO EXCEED $40,000; CITY
MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING LOS RIOS
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: A. LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE WESTERLY PARKWAY OF PASEO ADELANTO, BETWEEN DEL
OBISPO STREET AND RAMOS STREET; B. NEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS TO ENHANCE
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION; C. MID-BLOCK CROSSING ON PASEO ADELANTO
AT RIVER STREET; D. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION STUDY; REALLOCATE
$150,000 FROM CIP 24208 – STONEHILL DRIVE LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, TOWARD THE PROPOSED PASEO
ADELANTO PARKWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
APPROPRIATE $24,000 IN SB 1383 GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OTHER
GRANTS FUND TOWARDS THE PROPOSED PASEO ADELANTO PARKWAY
LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; $65,000 APPROPRIATED
FROM THE PARKING MAINTENANCE FUND TO ADDRESS THE
PROJECTED BUDGET SHORTFALL FOR THE LOS RIOS PARK PARKING
LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 24107); $195,000 APPROPRIATED
FROM THE PARKING MAINTENANCE FUND TO ADDRESS
IMPROVEMENTS 2A THROUGH 2D REFERENCED ABOVE; AND, FIND
PROPOSED ACTIONS FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301,
EXISTING FACILITIES (600.30)
Council Member Taylor recused himself due to proximity to his resident and left
the Council Chamber.
Tom Toman, Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and
responded to questions. Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, responded to
questions.
Public Comments: Dave Davidson, City resident Harrison Taylor,
City resident; Stephen Rios, City resident; and Lisa Diaz, City resident.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bourne, seconded by Council Member
Hart, and carried 4-0 with Council Member Taylor recused to award a
construction contract for the Los Rios Park Parking Lot Improvements Project
(CIP 24107) to the lowest responsible bidder, IE General Engineering, Inc., in
the amount of $394,828, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
and approve change orders, for a total construction contingency not to exceed
$40,000; approve and direct the City Manager to implement the following Los
Rios District improvement projects: a. Landscaping improvements to the westerly
parkway of Paseo Adelanto, between Del Obispo Street and Ramos Street; b.
New and supplemental directional signage and pavement markings to enhance
traffic circulation; c. Mid-block crossing on Paseo Adelanto at River Street; d.
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Traffic circulation study; reallocate $150,000 from CIP 24208 – Stonehill Drive
Landscaping Improvements Project, toward the proposed Paseo Adelanto
Parkway Landscaping Improvements Project; appropriate $24,000 in SB 1383
Grant Funds from the Other Grants Fund towards the proposed Paseo Adelanto
Parkway Landscaping Improvements Project; appropriate $65,000 from the
Parking Maintenance Fund to address the projected budget shortfall for the Los
Rios Park Parking Lot Improvements Project (CIP 24107); appropriate $195,000
from the Parking Maintenance Fund to address improvements 2a through 2d
referenced above; and, find these proposed actions exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Hart, Campbell, Bourne, and Mayor Farias
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
RECUSED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor
SAN JUAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (Refer to Housing Authority Minutes)
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
Council Member Campbell reported attending a Santa Margarita Water
District station tour.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: Benjamin Siegel, City Manager, announced that the
City is accepting applications for the upcoming Leadership Academy.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Farias adjourned the meeting at
7:08 p.m. to Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. for an Executive Session, and
5:00 p.m. for the public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber at the Nydegger
Building – 31421 La Matanza Street.
Respectfully submitted,
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MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
Approved: March 19, 2024
ATTEST:
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SERGIO FARIAS, MAYOR