11-0607_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
June 7, 2091
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Allevato called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at
5:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Freese, Derek Reeve, John Taylor,
Mayor pro tem Larry Kramer, and Mayor Sam Allevato
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)
A Closed Session was held for the following purposes, as authorized by statute:
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b), the City Council conducted a
public employee performance evaluation of the City Clerk.
b. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, the City Council conferred with its
labor negotiator (City Manager) as to the memoranda of understanding with
represented employees, including salaries and fringe benefits. The affected
bargaining units are San Juan Capistrano Classified Employees Association and
San Juan Capistrano Management and Professional Employees Association.
C. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), the City Council conferred
with legal counsel pertaining to existing litigation in the matter of City of San Juan
Capistrano v. State of California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans).
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Allevato called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 6:11 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Mayor pro tem Kramer led the Pledge of Allegiance and Council Member Freese gave
the invocation.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Freese, Derek Reeve, John Taylor,
Mayor pro tem Larry Kramer and Mayor Allevato
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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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 REPORTS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
■ South Orange County Wastewater Authority meetings.
■ San Juan Basin Authority meetings.
• Orange County Vector Control meeting.
• International Council of Shopping Centers Conference.
■ Infrastructure meeting regarding keeping local businesses in town.
• Participated as a Judge at the "Battle of the Mariachis Festival", hosted by the
Mission San Juan Capistrano.
• Memorial Day Ceremony at the Old Cemetery.
■ Meeting with official of South Coast Soccer League.
■ South Orange County Association of Mayor's meeting.
• Meeting with Capistrano Futbol (Soccer) League.
■ Mayor's Roundtable Seminar at the University of California — Irvine (UCI) regarding
Affordable Housing.
• Open space opportunities meeting.
■ San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency Operations and Finance
Committee meeting.
■ Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies Operations and Finance
Committee meeting.
■ Orange County Fire Authority meeting.
• Attended the Japan Relief f=undraiser event.
• Council Member Freese apologized for not recusing herself from the warrants from
the City Council meeting of May 3, 2011, as a payment was made to her business
for printing done for the 50th Year Anniversary Committee; and clarified that the
committee is an independent citizens' committee, but their account is a trustee
account through the City. Council Member Freese stated that it is appropriate to
recuse oneself from anything that has a shadow of doubt due to perception.
Omar Sandoval, City Attorney, clarified that warrants are receive and file only and
not a governmental decision; and stated that no further action was required.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MISSION
DOCENT SOCIETY (610.40)
Mayor Allevato recognized the San Juan Capistrano Mission Docent Society, and
presented Mary Susa with a Proclamation celebrating over thirty years of
volunteerism.
2. PRESENTATION FROM SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL REGARDING
RESULTS FROM "EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES" PROGRAM (610.40)
Alexis D'Epagnier, student at San Juan Hills High School provided a presentation
regarding results from the "Every Fifteen Minutes" program.
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3. RECOGNITION OF SAN JUAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL'S FIRST GRADUATING
CLASS (610.40)
Mayor Allevato recognized the first San Juan Hills High School graduating class
and congratulated with a certificate the following valedictorians: Nan Webb
Scholar of Scholars; Sarah Boerner; Keegan Brown; Ian Bruns; Andrea
Buchanan; Taylor Drake; Elizabeth Elsanadi; Samuel Ferguson; Jacqueline
Greiner; Cole Hawkins; Maxwell Hills; Daniel Hitzfield; Vishant Kumar; Nicholas
LaForge; Dylan Lawrence; Katelyn Lindsey; Penelope Luksic; Patrick McCormic;
Kelsey McKeag; Tamara Meyerhoff; Conner Morris; Courtney O'Connor; Siena
Orlick; Claudia Park; Jonathan Phillips; Thaddeus Reese; Alanna Reeve; Sterling
Sackey; Christopher Schutter; Danley Shimasaki; Matteo Stradiotto; Nicholas
Vanself; Cassidy Walker; George Winckel.
4. PRESENTATION FROM MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY
TO THE CITY — CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY (610.40)
Susan Hinman, Municipal Water District of Orange County Director, presented the
City with a certificate celebrating 60 years of service to the City.
5. MAYOR PRO TEM KRAMER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
IN ATTENDANCE: Ron Denman, Parks, Recreation and Senior Services
Commission; Mary Ann West, San Juan Seniors; Jan Siegel, Cultural Heritage
Commission; Dave Soft, and Nancy Campman, Housing Advisory Committee,
Bad Cardoza, Design Review Committee; John Altieri, Transportation
Commission; and Al King, Open Space, Trails and Equestrian Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency
Joan Irvine Smith, City resident, submitted a letter and spoke regarding
law enforcement, traffic management, and the Ortega Highway Widening project.
w Ted Donatto, Vocational Visions, asked the City Council to continue contracting with
Vocational Visions for the custodial maintenance of City parks, as it provides
individuals with disabilities an opportunity to work.
Clint Worthington, City resident, spoke regarding filing a complaint with Fair Political
Practices Commission (FPPC) regarding lack of recusal from the City warrants at a
previous meeting from Council Member Freese; and provided a handout.
■ Moyra Eulitz, City resident, spoke against an In -N -Out fast food restaurant on
Del Obispo.
■ Jan Siegel, City resident, notified the City Council and the public that the fundraiser's
pavers for the 5& Year Anniversary are to be soon installed at the
Historic Town Center Park.
• Dusty Otero, City resident, stated that the new theater has helped with the
Downtown's rehabilitation; and spoke regarding his support for the Distrito La
Novia/San Juan Meadows project.
• Ian Smith, City resident, felt that staff should be aware of items in agenda which may
need recusal from the City Council due to potential conflict of interest; and
suggested announcing in the City's website items that are cancelled on the agenda
prior to the meeting.
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■ Roy Byrnes, City resident, spoke regarding the contribution to the City's ambiance
by the custodial maintenance of City parks by Vocational Vision workers, and asked
the City Council to consider renewing their contract.
■ Susan Hinman, Municipal Water District of Orange County Director, complemented
the City's Utilities Commission's knowledge and dedication, and looked forward to
working with the City with future challenges.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Mayor pro tem Kramer, seconded by
Council Member Freese and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar
items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 15 as recommended by staff, with
Council Member Reeve opposed to approve consent calendar items 3, 5, 12, and 13.
1. Motion to Read Ordinance by Title Only
2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF
MAY 17, 2011, APPROVED
3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED MAY 19, 2011, 'IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $1,261,439.19; AND PAYROLL WARRANTS DATED
MAY 13, 2011, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $168,679.47; AND PAYROLL
WARRANTS DATED MAY 27, 2011 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $170,614.83,
RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
4. CASH BALANCES BY FUND — APRIL 30, 2011, RECEIVED AND FILED
(330.50)
5. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS -- APRIL 2011, RECEIVED AND FILED (350.30)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
6. NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS STATUS REPORT — FROM APRIL 16,
2011 THROUGH MAY 15, 2011, RECEIVED AND FILED (440.10)
7. FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERIM CITY MANAGER AGREEMENT WITH
DAVE ADAMS, APPROVED (600.30)
8. RESOLUTION 11-06-07-01 ADOPTED CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
(330.50)
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Nasser Abbaszadeh, Public Works Director, provided a handout and responded
to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Council Member Taylor, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Reeve opposed to
adopt Resolution 11-06-07-01 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO".
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
Reeve
None
9. PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES — CITY FACILITIES WITH ABM JANITORIAL SERVICES,
APPROVED (600.30)
10. PURCHASE OF THREE (3) FORD TRUCKS FROM TUTTLE CLICK FORD IN
THE AMOUNT OF $61,874.56, APPROVED AND RESOLUTION NO.
11-06-07-02 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
DESIGNATED FLEET INVENTORY AS SURPLUS" (370.30)
Nasser Abbaszadeh, Public Works Director, responded to questions.
Council Comment:
■ Pleased to see that the local dealership bid came in lower than the
State Contract quotes.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Mayor pro tem .Kramer, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Reeve opposed to
approve the purchase of three (3) Ford trucks from Tuttle Click Ford in the
Amount of $61,874.55; and Resolution 11-06-07-02 adopted entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING DESIGNATED FLEET INVENTORY
AS SURPLUS"
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
Reeve
None
11. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS AND ADA ACCESS RAMPS, APPROVED; AND STAFF
AUTHORIZED TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE CONSTRUCTION BIDS
(600.30)
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Public Correspondence:
Anne Fox, City resident, submitted an email on June 7, 2011, asking the City
Council to approve the plans and specifications for the Lacouague sidewalk
project in order to complete the project before the new school year.
Nasser Abbaszadeh, Public Works Director, responded to questions.
Public Comment:
Ian Smith, City resident, felt that constructing a sidewalk on
Camino Lacouague would be a waste of City funds in hard financial times, as
it will not be used by the students.
Council Comment:
■ Expressed concern with spending funds for a sidewalk on
Camino Lacouague, felt that a sidewalk will not make it safer, as students will
continue to walk on the road.
• Supported a sidewalk on Camino Lacouague for safety reasons, felt that it
should be provided regardless if it would be used or not by the students.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by
Mayor pro tem Kramer, and carried 3-2 with Council Member Freese and Council
Member Taylor opposed to remove the Camino Lacouague Sidewalk Project
from the plans and specifications; and approve construction plans and
specifications and authorize staff to advertise and receive bid constructions for
sidewalk improvements and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access ramps
at the following locations:
1) Alipaz Street and Calle Lucana — Extend sidewalk along the west side of
Alipaz Street to approximately 140 feet north of Calle Lucana, including two
ADA ramps at the corners of Calle Lucana and Alipaz. An additional ramp
will be included on the south side of Calle Rio Vista at Alipaz.
2) Avenida De La Vista — Provide ADA ramps at the curb returns along the east
side of Avenida de la Vista between Calle San Francisco and Oso Road,
where missing.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese and Taylor
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
12. RESOLUTION NO. 11-06-07-03 ADOPTED ENTITLED "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 EASTERN WELLS PIPELINE PROJECT
(CIP 08802); CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,035,
APPROVED; APPROPRIATION OF $36,840 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL
FUND TO CIP 08802, APPROVED; CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO PROCESS
RECORDING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND STAFF AUTHORIZED TO
RELEASE THE RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,488.52, THIRTY-FIVE
DAYS AFTER RECORDATION (PROCRAFT PLUMBING, INC.) (600.30)
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
13, RESOLUTION NO. 11-06-07-04 ADOPTED ENTITLED "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 EQUIPPING OF THE EASTERN WELLS
PIPELINE PROJECT (CIP 08802); CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $18,673, APPROVED; APPROPRIATION OF $36,680 FROM THE WATER
CAPITAL FUND TO CIP 08802, APPROVED; CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO
PROCESS RECORDING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND
STAFF AUTHORIZED TO RELEASE THE RETENTION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $86,072.69, THIRTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER RECORDATION
(GCI CONSTRUCTION, INC.) (600.30)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
14. PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PYRO SPECTACULARS, INC.
FOR THE 2011 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION FIREWORKS SKY CONCERT,
APPROVED (600.30)
Cynthia Alexander, Community Services Manager, responded to questions.
Council Comment:
■ Would like staff to look into the costs for a laser show for next year.
■ Would prefer reducing the firework display time in order to reduce the cost;
and suggested looking into other less expensive options, such as laser.
■ Requested that if laser is considered for next year that staff provides the
City Council with a presentation regarding laser shows.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor pro tem Kramer, seconded by
Council Member Reeve, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Freese opposed to
approve Personal Services Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for the 2011
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approve
July Celebration fireworks sky concert in the amount of $31,500.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
15, PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KEETON KREITZER
CONSULTING FOR CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
DOCUMENTATION AND RESOURCE AGENCY PERMITTING FOR THE SUN
RANCH STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT (CIP NO. 11503), IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $88,360, APPROVED (600.30)
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16. RESOLUTION NO. 11-06-07-05 ADOPTED REPEALING THE PHASE ONE
WATER SHORTAGE RESOLUTION 09-05-19-02 ENACTED MAY 19, 2009
(1050.90)
West Curry, Assistant Utilities Director, responded to questions.
Council Comment:
• Preference in not repealing the phase one water shortage, in order to
continue conserving water, especially after the public has been educated to
save water.
• Preference in repealing phase one in order to avoid having to go straight to
phase two if there's a water shortage in the future.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Mayor pro tem
Kramer, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Freese opposed to adopt
RESOLUTION NO, 11-06-07-05 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING THE PHASE ONE WATER SHORTAGE RESOLUTION
09-05-19--02 ENACTED MAY 19, 2009".
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
Reeve, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
Freese
None
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Refer to
Agency Agenda)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
G1. CITY MANAGER
RESOLUTION 11-06-07-06 ADOPTED APPROVING A FIRST AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT, AN AGREEMENT
REGARDING ACCESS EASEMENT AND AN ACCESS EASEMENT; MAKING
CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS RELATING THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND
CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 OF CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(WHISPERING HILLS) (600.50)
Public Correspondence:
Jim Reardon, City resident, submitted e-mails on May 14, 2011 and
June 2, 2011, addressing concerns with this matter.
Cindy Russell, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to questions.
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Council Action: Moved by Council Member Taylor, seconded by
Mayor Allevato, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution
11-06-07-06 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIRST AMENDED
AND RESTATED JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENT, AN
AGREEMENT REGARDING ACCESS EASEMENT AND AN ACCESS
EASEMENT; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS RELATING THERETO;
AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH AND CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 OF CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT (WHISPERING HILLS).
G2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
a. RESOLUTION NO. 11-06-07-07 ADOPTED ORDERING VEHICLE
ABATEMENT, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSING OF A 1961 FORD TRUCK ON
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25865 AVENIDA MARIPOSA (450.40)
Grant Taylor, Development Services Director, provided a staff report and
responded to questions.
Public Comment:
10 Dawn M. Schanderl, City resident, expressed safety and aesthetic concerns;
felt that the vehicle's exposed gas lines and instability could raise potential
risk of injuring kids in the neighborhood.
IN Stanley Davis, City resident, provided verbal information pertaining to his
case; felt that the City violated vehicle codes, requested that his vehicle be
returned; and responded to questions from the City Council.
Council Comment:
■ The vehicle is not worth the $10,000 claimed by Mr. Stanley, but felt it might
be'worth more than $150.00 based on the worked done to it after it was
purchased; stated that the legal notice was properly was given, but not
convinced that actual/factual service was given; felt that the matter could've
been avoid if Mr. Stanley would've cooperated with the City; and expressed
preference in returning the vehicle to Mr. Stanley.
• City Codes and California Vehicle Codes were followed; stated that the
vehicle was not registered until after it was towed away; supported the code
enforcement action, by the evidence presented the vehicle is not operable
and it represents a safety hazard.
■ Photos indicate that the vehicle is clearly not drivable, and stated that
applicant should be a better neighbor.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Council Member Taylor, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Reeve opposed
to adopt Resolution 11-06-07-07 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ORDERING VEHICLE ABATEMENT, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSING OF A 1961
FORD TRUCK ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25865 AVENIDA
MARIPOSA"
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
Reeve
None
b. PROJECT UPDATE AND SITE SELECTION FOR THE DOG PARK AT THE
NORTHWEST OPEN SPACE (CIP NO. 10201) (920.40)
David Contreras, Senior Planner, provided a staff report and responded to
questions. Lt. John Meyer, Chief of Police Services, responded to questions.
Public Comment:
■ AI King, Open Space, Trails and Equestrian Commission (OST&E), presented
the recommendations from the OST&E Commission for the Dog Park site and
responded to questions from the City Council.
Council Comment:
■ Expressed preference with Option B, as it provides better separation from
equestrian staging area, therefore not creating any issues with the horses.
■ Supported Option B; expressed preference in the OST&E Commission
developing a Master Plan for Phase 2; and would like staff to bring back any
associated costs to the City.
■ Supported Option B; and was pleased that additional parking will not be
necessary.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Mayor pro tem Kramer, and carried unanimously to direct staff to pursue
Option B (located adjacent to City pump -house with a buildable area of 3.0
acres); and to bring back to the City Council any potential associated costs.
G3. FINANCIAL SERVICES
a. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2011/12
OPERATING (GENERAL AND OTHER FUNDS BUDGETS) (630.20) -
CONTINUED TO FUTURE MEETING
ORDINANCES:
1. ORDINANCE NO, 987: ADOPTED RESCINDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 9,
HOME WARRANTY PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (450.80)
Maria Morris, City Clerk, provided a staff report and read the title of the
ordinance.
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Council Action: Moved by Council Member Taylor, seconded by
Council Member Reeve and carried 3-1-1 with Council Member Freese opposed
and Mayor pro tem Kramer absent (Stepped out of the Chamber) to adopt
Ordinance No. 987, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING TITLE 8,
CHAPTER 9, HOME WARRANTY PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE".
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Chamber)
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS:
Reeve, Taylor and Mayor Allevato
Freese
Mayor pro tem Kramer (Stepped out of the
DISCUSSION REGARDING USE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS FOR
ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF POTENTIAL PROPERTIES (430.25)
Laura Stokes, Housing Coordinator, Senior Planner, responded to questions.
Public Comments:
■ Dave Solt, Housing Advisory Committee, stated that the Housing Advisory
Committee voted unanimously in support of using affordable housing funds
for acquisition and rehabilitation of potential properties in the City.
Council Comment:
■ Suggested looking into using affordable housing funds for acquisition and
rehabilitation of potential properties, not only in the Capistrano Villas, but
throughout the City.
■ Felt that it's a great time to purchase properties at a low cost, and would like
to pursue purchasing at least 10 properties.
■ Spoke in support of bringing back for further recommendation; and would like
to make sure that the total cost for The Groves project is known in order to
make sure that there's sufficient affordable housing funds available.
■ Important to know if moving forward would impact other projects in a negative
way, as it may put other projects on (told due to lack of man power.
■ Staff directed to bring back to the City Council for consideration.
2. DISCUSSION OF TELEVISING AND/OR INTERNET BROADCASTING OF
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (150.3511000.70)
Council Comment:
■ Suggested to look into costs associated with televising and/or webstreaming
City Council Meetings, in order to provide transparency and make available to
those who cannot attend or need to leave early.
■ Unanimously supported looking into the associated costs to either televise
and /or webstream City Council meetings.
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Council Member Reeve congratulated Measure B (Distrito La Novia/San Juan
Meadows) proponents, and felt that the San Juan Capistrano will remain a
wonderful City to live in.
Mayor Allevato felt that the Distrito La Novia/San Juan Meadows project will
greatly benefit the City by bringing development fees, property tax, sales tax,
new jobs, vitality, new shopping and restaurants, and a new equestrian center;
and stated that all advocating in support of Measure B was done during his own
time and without any use of City resources.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business — Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Council Member Taylor and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting
at 9:57 p.m. to Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session, and 6:00 p.m.
for the public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber.
Approved: June 21, 2011
ATTEST:
S M ALLEY , MAYOR
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