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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 0 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. 2 617/2011 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. 3 6/7/2011 ■ 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) 4 617/2011 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) 5 6/7/2011 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) 6 6/712011 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 4 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) 7 6/7/2011 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. 8 6/7/2011 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" 9 6/712011 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. 10 61712011 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. 11 6/7/2011 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 12 6/7/2011