08-0701_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
' July 1, 2008
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION (610.85): None
BUSINESS SESSION
Mayor Soto called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Uso led
the Pledge of Allegiance and Council Member Allevato gave the invocation.
Mayor Soto dedicated the meeting to the late Jack Zepp, Water Advisory
Commissioner, who met a tragic and untimely passing on June 18, 2008 when his
ultra -light craft crashed. Condolences were extended to his family.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Sam Allevato, Dr. Londres Uso, and Mayor Joe Soto
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT (Excused): Tom Hribar and Mayor pro tem
' Mark Nielsen
Agenda items are presented in the originally agendized format for the benefit of the
minutes' reader, but were not necessarily heard in that order.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS:
Council Member Allevato announced a scheduled Department of Commerce public
hearing regarding extension of the 241 Toll Road, to be held in Irvine; Orange County
Fire Authority sent 10 units to fight the Northern California fires; and extended an
invitation for the 3 year anniversary of the Orange County Great Park celebration.
Council Member Uso reported attending numerous meetings.
Mayor Soto reported attending the Serra High School and Serra Adult School
graduation; the graduation of his son Andrew Soto from Capistrano Valley High School;
Mission San Juan Capistrano Summer Night Concert Series; Open Space Barbeque;
Eagle Scout presentation; Meeting with City staff, Chamber members, business owners
and County Resource agencies in dealing with homeless issues in San Juan
Capistrano; Task Force meeting regarding Gang Prevention committee actions; and the
' Water Quality and Watershed Management Committee meeting.
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OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE REPORT
Cynthia L. Russell, Assistant City Manager, announced the next scheduled meeting,
Monday, July 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITYWIDE INTEREST
The following upcoming events were announced:
• 4th of July Celebration at the Sports Park
• Music Under the Stars & Pacific Boy choir Academy performance at the Mission San
Juan Capistrano
• Red Cross Blood Drive at the Community Center
• Chamber of Commerce Evening Networking Mixer
INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND DONATIONS
1. JILL THOMAS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST RECOGNIZED FOR HER
10 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY (700.20)
2. HEATHER BARNES, MARCO FORSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH GRADE
SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR, RECEIVED MAYOR'S AWARD -
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR (610.40)
3. ALLISON FASSETT RECEIVES MAYOR'S AWARD - YOUTH OF THE YEAR
(610.40)
4. JULY 2008 PROCLAMED RECREATION AND PARKS APPRECIATION
MONTH (610.40)
5. OUTGOING YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS KAYLA FERRARI,
JONATHAN HASIRCOGLE, MEGAN LOONEY, MATTHEW MCCORMICK,
ANDREW SOTO, VIRGINIA SOTO AND RYAN WAGNER RECOGNIZED FOR
SERVICE TO THE CITY (610.40)
6. METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE) TESTING AND REMEDICATION
CONDUCTED BY CHEVRON STATUS REPORT RECEIVED (530.25)
Michael Donovan, representing PSOMAS, City consultant, narrated a slide
presentation and provided a report.
Natasha Molla, representing Chevron, provided the updated status of their efforts
pertaining to testing and remediation.
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7. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT THE MEETING (110.10)
Council Member Uso recognized the following individuals in attendance: Ron
Denman, Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission; Laura Freese, Housing
Advisory Commission; Bob Cardoza, Planning Commission; and Les Blair,
Council Liaison to the San Juan Seniors.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Patsy Williams, City resident, expressed concern with handicap ramps, crosswalks and
gutters. City staff will contact Ms. Williams for further discussion.
Joan Irvine Smith, City resident, encouraged looking into transportation alternatives as
presented by the Orange County Transportation Authority at a City Council meeting;
and MTBE issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Allevato, seconded by Mayor Soto, and
carried unanimously, 3-0, to approve items 1 through 3, 5 through 8, and 11 and 12 as
recommended by staff.
' 1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY APPROVED.
2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2008
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED JUNE 19, 2008 IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $1,788,801.12; AND PAYROLL WARRANTS DATED
JUNE 13, 2008, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $304,723.94, RECEIVED AND
FILED (300.30)
4. NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS STATUS REPORT — MONTH ENDING
JUNE 15, 2008, RECEIVED AND FILED (440.10)
Ates Baydu, City Resident, was displeased with AT&T building maintenance,
noise, stored diesel tanks, and proximity of antennas to homes. City staff will
contact Mr. Baydu for further discussion.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Uso, seconded by Council Member
Allevato and carried unanimously, 3-0, to receive and file the New Development
Applications Status report.
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5. AGREEMENT FOR BALL FIELD MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH E.
STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR A ONE YEAR PERIOD,
COMMENCING JULY 2, 2008 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2009, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $54,920.00 APPROVED (600.30)
6. REVISED MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF
MAY 14, 2008 APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
7. CLAIM OF CASA CAPISTRANO HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION DENIED
BASED UPON THE INVESTIGATION AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER, CARL WARREN & COMPANY (170.70)
8. CLAIM OF ROLANDO CORTES DENIED BASED UPON THE INVESTIGATION
AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER, CARL
WARREN & COMPANY (170.70)
9. SPEED HUMPS ON HILLSIDE TERRACE FROM HIGHLAND DRIVE
SOUTH AND EAST TO SILVER CREEK DRIVE APPROVED WITH REVISION
(590.50)
Written Communications:
Staff report dated, July 1, 2008, by Alan Oswald, Senior Traffic Engineer
Correspondence in opposition to speed hump installations:
• June 24, 2008 -- Paul F. Rafferty
• June 23, 2008 -- Barbara and Richard Hernandez
• June 29, 2008 -- Rudolf L. Brutoco, M.D
• June 29, 2008 -- Louis Brotoco
• June 28, 2008 -- Ronald Haxton
Correspondence in favor of speed hump installations:
• June 30, 2008 -- Mary Pinto
• June 30, 2008 -- Martin Pickett
Public Testimony:
The following neighborhood residents individuals spoke in support of the speed
humps:
• Joy Berus
• Joan Priestley
• Frank Graceffa
• David Larsen
• Marc Franz
• Reed Royalty
• Martha Blanch
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• Jim Priestley
' • Martha Pickett
• Jeffrey Fox
• Scott Walker
The following neighborhood residents spoke in opposition to speed humps:
• Ronald Haxton
• Lewis O'Reilly
• Tom Barrett
• H J Weiland
Council Action: Moved by Council member Allevato, seconded by Mayor
Soto and carried unanimously, 3-0, to approve approved the Speed Hums on
Hillside terrace from Highland Drive South and East to Silver Creek Drive, and
adding that the number of speed humps will be determined by an engineering
study.
10. FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER
AUTHORITY (SOCWA) BUDGET APPROVED; AND THE CITY'S SHARE OF
$3,702,620 TO BE ALLOCATED TO VARIOUS SOCWA ACCOUNTS AND
FUNDED FROM THE SEWER ENTERPRISE REVENUES APPROVED (330.50)
' 11. FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY FOR A PROPOSED
OFF -SALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE THE 7 -ELEVEN GAS STATION AND
FOOD MART (26572 JUNIPERO SERRA RD)(APN:649-011-29)(SAN JUAN
SERVICE) (585.15) -- ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA BY THE
APPLICANT
12. ONE VACANCY DECLARED ON THE WATER ADVISORY COMMISSION; AND
THE CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO SOLICIT APPLICATIONS(110.20)
13. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO AKNOWLEDGE LETTERS OF INTENT TO
CONSTRUCT WATER, WASTEWATER AND RECYCLED WATER
INTERCONNECTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AND
SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT AND RANCHO MISSION VIEJO
(600.50)
Council Action: Moved by Council member Uso, seconded by Council
member Allevato and carried unanimously, 3-0, to authorized the City Manager
to Acknowledge the Letter of Intent from Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD)
regarding the construction of joint water, wastewater and recycled water
interconnects including any non -substantive changes as approved by the City
Attorney; and send the proposed Letter of Intent fro related projects to Rancho
' Mission Viejo regarding their necessary involvement to facilitate these joint
facilities.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
REZONE (RZ) 08-001 RELATING TO VARIOUS AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING MAP, LAND USE CODE (TITLE 9), AND COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN 81-02 (GLENFED-LOMAS SAN JUAN): PROJECT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION ADOPTED; AND FIRST READING AND
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REZONE APPROVED
(460.20)
Written Communications:
Staff report dated, July 1, 2008, by Steven Apple, Community Development
Director
Letter dated, June 30, 2008, from Margaret Chard, requesting the approval of the
rezone.
Mayor Soto opened the public hearing.
Public Testimony:
The following City residents spoke in support of the rezone:
• Margaret Chard
• Valerie Drey
Mayor Soto closed the public hearing.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Uso, seconded by Council
Member Allevato, and carried unanimously 3-0, to:
a. Adopt the negative declaration for Rezone 08-001; and
b. First reading and introduction approved for an Ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REZONE (RZ) 08-001 RELATING TO
VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAP, LAND USE CODE
(TITLE 9), AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) 81-02
(GLENFED-LOMAS SAN JUAN)."
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment
Agency meeting and reconvened following the agency's business.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
' 1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
a. CONSIDERATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST TO
MODIFY SIGN STANDARDS FOR AUTO DEALERS (410.40) -- NO
ACTION TAKEN
Steven Apple, Community Development Director, summarized the staff report.
Council concurred to do all that is possible within reason to facilitate applications
or inquiries from the car dealers, without jeopardizing any current standards.
ORDINANCES - None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS MADE TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD AND
CONTINUED SOLICITATIONS FOR AN ADULT ADVISOR APPROVED.
(110.20)
Maria Morris, Deputy City Clerk, summarized the report.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Allevato, and seconded by Council
Member Uso, and carried unanimously 3-0, to appoint the following to the Youth
Advisory Board, with terms ending August 31, 2009.
Adult Advisor:
James Schenold
Youth Members:
Alex Anderson, Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Courtney Avila, J Serra Catholic High School
Brett Bell, Capistrano Valley High School
Michael Chevallier, Capistrano Valley High School
Jill Copley, Capistrano Valley High School
Derek DeCaro, Capistrano Valley High School
Brendan Dilloughery, Dana Hills High School
Tara Lanigan, J Serra catholic High School
Georgina Lean, St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Tyler Marano, St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Rachel Shangraw, Capistrano Valley High School
' Brandon Sisola, Capistrano Valley High School
Kelsey St. Onge, Capistrano Valley High School
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Farida Valji, St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Hilary Vansell, Capistrano valley High School
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Soto adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. to
Tuesday, July,15, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session, and 6:30 p.m. for the public
Busine)A §p ion in the City Council Chamber.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Approved: July 15, 2008
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