17-0207_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
February 7, 2017
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION :
Mayor Ferguson called the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2017, of the
City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:19 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber. Council Member Maryott led the Pledge of Allegiance and
Mayor Pro Tern Farias gave the invocation .
ROLL CALL:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kerry K. Ferguson, Mayor Pro Tern
Sergio Farias, and Council Members Derek Reeve , Pam Patterson, Esq. and
Brian L. Maryott.
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.
MEETING DEDICATION: Mayor Ferguson dedicated the meeting in memory of
John Matthews, longtime resident and dedicated community volunteer.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: Maria Morris, City Clerk, announced per Assembly
Bill 23 that the Housing Authority is receiving a $50 stipend for conducting the meeting .
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS:
• Mayor Ferguson reported on the following: Heights Christian Preschool Ribbon
Cutting; recognized and thanked the firefighters and paramedics who responded
to medical emergency call that saved her husband's life; Mission San Juan
Capistrano Employee and Volunteer Thank You Luncheon; Association of
California Cities, Orange County Legislation Meeting; Luncheon with Associated
Senior Action Program (ASAP) volunteers ; Mayor's Breakfast; Rotary Car Show;
and, read letter from resident thanking staff for speedy response on issues
affecting neighborhood.
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS :
B1 . MAYOR PROTEM FARIAS INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS IN
ATTENDANCE: Gerald Muir, Parks, Recreation, Senior and Youth Services
Commission, Design Review Committee, and Youth Advisory Board;
Ron Denman and Thomas Perrin, Parks, Recreation, Senior and Youth Services
Commission; Jess Lopez, former Housing Advisory Committee Member; and,
Jill Hanna, Trails and Equestrian Commission.
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B2 . RYAN HICKMAN RECOGNIZED FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE
ENVIRONMENT IN OUR CITY, AND FOR HIS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
INVOLVING HIS INNOVATIVE RECYCLING STARTUP BUSINESS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
• Public Correspondence: Stephen Wontroboski, Mission Viejo resident;
Dawn Urbanek, San Clemente resident.
• Public Comments: Shelly Barker, City resident; Jeff Vasquez, City resident;
Rhen Kohen, City resident; Larry Herrera Cabrera, City resident;
Kathy Sandhans, City resident; Michael Laux, City resident; Dawn Urbanek,
San Clemente resident (provided handout); William Griffith, City resident
(provided handout); Stephen Wontroboski, Mission Viejo resident; Greg Baird,
City Business Owner; Barbara Szemenyei, City resident; Marla Thrift,
City resident; Steve Behmerwohld, City resident; Clint Worthington, City resident;
and, Kathleen Petersen, City resident.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D1. TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR THE FIESTA DE LAS
GOLONDRINAS CELEBRATION, THE 59TH ANNUAL SWALLOWS DAY
PARADE AND MERCADO ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017, APPROVED;
ISSUANCE OF A PARADE PERMIT TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FIESTA
ASSOCIATION (FIESTA ASSOCIATION), PER THE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE,
SECTION 5-11.05(B), APPROVED; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) BETWEEN THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FIESTA ASSOCIATION
(FIESTA ASSOCIATION) AND THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
WHICH RECOGNIZES THE FIESTA ASSOCIATION AS THE LEAD AGENCY
IN PLANNING, COORDINATING AND CONDUCTING ALL OFFICIAL EVENTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2017 FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
CELEBRATION, APPROVED; AND, RESOLUTION 17-02-07-01 ADOPTED
APPROVING A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE CITY'S FIREARM
DISCHARGE REGULATIONS FOR THE SWALLOWS DAY PARADE HELD
DURING THE ANNUAL 2017 FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS CELEBRATION
(150.60/820.70/600.30)
Steve May, Public Works and Utilities Director, provided an agenda report and
responded to questions.
Mayor Ferguson opened the public hearing, and invited public testimony.
• Public Testimony: Jim Eakin, Fiesta Association President.
Mayor Patterson closed the public hearing .
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Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council
Membe r Patterson, an carried una nimously to approve the temporary stree t
closu res for the Fiesta de las Go londrinas Celebrat io n; th e 59th Annual Swallows
Day Parade and Mercado on Saturday, March 25, 2017; approve the issuance of
a parade permit to the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association (Fiesta
Association), per the City Municipal Code, Section 5-11.05(b); approve a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta
Association (Fiesta Association) and the City of San Juan Capistrano, which
recognizes the Fiesta Association as the lead agency in planning, coordinating
and conducting all official events associated with the 2017 Fiesta de las
Golondrinas Celebration; and, adopt RESOLUTION 17-02-07-01 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO , CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION
TO THE CITY'S FIREARM DISCHARGE REGULATIONS FOR THE
SWALLOWS DAY PARADE HELD DURING THE ANNUAL 2017 FIESTA DE
LAS GOLONDRINAS CELEBRATION."
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Act ion: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member
Patterson, and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items E1 through E6,
EB, E9, E10, E11, E13, E15, E16 and E17 as recommended by staff, with
Council Member Maryott and Mayor pro tern Farias abstaining from Consent Calendar
Item E2; and, Council Member Reeve opposed to consent calendar items E1 0 and E11 .
E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED.
E2 . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 2016,
APPROVED
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED :
COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Patterson and Mayor Ferguson
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: Maryott and Mayor Pro Tern Farias
E3 . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF
JANUARY 12, 2017 (CLOSED SESSION), APPROVED
E4 . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF
JANUARY 12, 2017, APPROVED
E5 . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -SPECIAL (TELEPHONIC) MEETING OF
JANUARY 17, 2017 (CLOSED SESSION), APPROVED
E6 . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -REGULAR (TELEPHONIC) MEETING OF
JANUARY 17, 2017, APPROVED
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E7 . CHECK REGISTER FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS AND
CHECKS DATED DECEMBER 23, 2016, TO JANUARY 5, 2017;
JANUARY 6, 2017, TO JANUARY 19, 2017; PAYROLL (CHECKS) DATED
JANUARY 13, 2017; AND PAYROLL (DIRECT DEPOSITS) DATED
JANUARY 13, 2017, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
Ben Siegel, City Manager and Ken Al-lmam, Chief Financial Officer/City
Treasurer, responded to questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Farias, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Patterson opposed to receive and
file the Electronic Transactions and Checks dated December 23, 2016, to
January 5, 2017; January 6, 2017, to January 19, 2017; Payroll (Checks) dated
January 13, 2017; and Payroll (Direct Deposits) dated January 13,2017.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER Reeve, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson
COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
E8 . CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2016, RECEIVED AND FILED (350.30)
E9 . COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2015-16, RECEIVED AND FILED (330.50)
E10. ORDINANCE 1042 ADOPTED ENTITLED "AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, TITLE 5, PUBLIC WELFARE,
TITLE 6 SANITATION AND HEALTH, AND TITLE 9, LAND USE, CHANGING
ENFORCEMENT PENAL TIES AND CLARIFYING REGULATIONS OF LOUD
NOISE, OTHER NUISANCES, AND LODGING USES CITYWIDE" (420.30)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson
COUNCIL MEMBER Reeve
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
E11. UPDATE ON THE OAKS TRANSITION PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED LETTER
FROM THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OAKS, LLC, RECEIVED AND FILED;
AND, APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR
THE OAKS LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $21,400, APPROVED (600.30)
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson
COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve
COUNCIL MEMBER None
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E12. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
AGREEMENT FOR OUTSTANDING WATER CHARGES WITH SOUTH COAST
FARMS; AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND THE 2008
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH COAST FARMS BY 90 DAYS
(390 .20/600 .30)
Charlie View, Project Manager provided an agenda report .
• Public Comments: Clint Worthington, City resident.
Council Act ion: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council
Member Maryott, and carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to
execute the Payment Schedule Agreement for outstanding water charges with
South Coast Farms; and , authorize the City Manager to extend the 2008
License Agreement with South Coast Farms by 90 days.
E13. DUE TO CANCELLATION BY THE CITY OF THE ORTEGA HIGHWAY (SR-74)
"CITY-SEGMENT" WIDENING PROJECT, APPROPRIATION OF $185,170
FROM THE CAPISTRANO CIRCULATION FEE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2016/2017 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) FOR MEASURE M2 GRANT FUNDS
ADVANCED TO, AND EXPENDED BY, THE CITY FOR DESIGN OF THE
PROJECT, APPROVED; AND , CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO
REIMBURSE OCTA FOR GRANT FUNDS ADVANCED TO THE CITY FOR THE
PROJECT, PLUS INTEREST EARNED ON THE FUNDS (800.1 0)
E14. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO . 1 TO
THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 16802
(GHB DON JUAN VILLAS, LLC) (600.30)
Steve May, Public Works and Utilities Director, provided an agenda report and
responded to questions. Ben Siegel, City Manager, and Joel Rojas,
Development Services Director, responded to questions.
• Public Comments: Angela Duzich Rohde, City resident.
Mayor Ferguson made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 16802
(GHB Don Juan Villas, LLC), with the stipulation that for any further action on this
property, the whole neighborhood to be notified, but motion failed for lack of a
second.
Counc il Act ion: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council
Member Maryott, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Patterson opposed to
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No . 1 to the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement for Tract 16802 (GHB Don Juan Villas , LLC).
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ROLL CALL:
AYES :
NOES :
COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson
COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
E15. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
EXISTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH E. STEWART AND
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR WEED ABATEMENT , RUBBISH REMOVAL,
THISTLE ABATEMENT, AND WINTER PREPARATION SERVICES
MODIFYING SECTION 3.3.1 COMPENSATION TO SET AN ANNUAL, NOT TO
EXCEED COMPENSATION AMOUNT THAT IS TIED TO THE AVAILABLE
FUNDING IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET (600 .30)
E16. AMENDMENT INITIATED TO THE CITY'S LAND USE CODE SO THAT THE
CITY'S EXISTING REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS CAN BE AMENDED TO COMPLY WITH NEW STATE REGULATIONS
THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2017, BY REFERRING THE
MADER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND
RECOMMENDATION (420.30)
E17 . REQUEST FROM STONEYBROOKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS FOR A FULL
PARK RENTAL FEE WAIVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY 606, IN THE AMOUNT OF $144.84 FOR FOUR HOURS USE OF
EL CAMINO REAL PARK ON FEBRUARY 8, 2017, OR SUCH OTHER DATE
WEATHER PERMITIING, APPROVED (390.30)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
F1 . CITY CLERK
a. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVED
REMOVING ARTICLE 5 -TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION; AND
AMENDING ARTICLE 6 -CHANGING NAME OF COMMISSION FROM
PARKS , RECREATION , SENIOR AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION TO
PARKS, RECREATION, YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES , TRAILS AND
EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION , INCLUDING AMENDING ITS DUTIES, OF
CHAPTER 2, TITTLE 2 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE;"
AND , ADOPT RESOLUTION 17-02-07-02 AMENDING RESOLUTION
16-08-16-01, ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY
COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMISSIONS (110.20)
Maria Morris, City Clerk , provided an agenda report .
Maria Morris, City Clerk, read the title of the Ordinance .
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Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member Maryott, to
approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING ARTICLE 5 -TRAILS AND
EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6 -CHANGING
NAME OF COMMISSION FROM PARKS, RECREATION, SENIOR AND YOUTH
SERVICES COMMISSION TO PARKS, RECREATION, EQUESTRIAN, TRAILS,
SENIOR AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION, INCLUDING AMENDING
ITS DUTIES, OF CHAPTER 2, TITTLE 2 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
MUNICIPAL CODE;" and, adopt RESOLUTION 17-02-07-02 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-08-16-01,
ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTED COMMISSIONS," but motion failed due to approval of a substitute
motion.
Council Action : Substitute motion made by Council Member Patterson,
seconded by Council Member Maryott, and carried 3-2 with Council Member
Reeve and Mayor Pro Tern Farias opposed to approve the introduction and first
reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO , CALIFORNIA, REMOVING ARTICLE
5-TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6-
CHANGING NAME OF COMMISSION FROM PARKS, RECREATION, SENIOR
AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION TO PARKS, RECREATION, YOUTH
AND SENIOR SERVICES, TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION,
INCLUDING AMENDING ITS DUTIES, OF CHAPTER 2, TITTLE 2 OF THE SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE;" and, adopt RESOLUTION 17-02-07-
02 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-08-16-01,
ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTED COMMISSIONS."
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson
COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve and Mayor ProTem Farias
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
F2 . PUBLIC WORKS
a. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURE M PROJECT
V GRANT FUNDING UP TO $95,486 FOR THE LEASING OF TWO TROLLEYS
AND FOR THE OPERATION OF A THIRTEEN WEEKEND SUMMER TROLLEY
SERVICE; $154,000 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 AMENDED BUDGET TO
FUND THE 2017 SUMMER TROLLEY PROGRAM ($95,486 FROM OCTA
PROJECT V GRANT FUNDS, $55,474 FROM AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT (AQMD) FUNDS, AND $3,040 FROM THE GENERAL FUND);
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED LEASE
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AGREEMENT WITH CREATIVE BUS SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,400
FOR THE LEASE, DELIVERY, AND PICK-UP OF TWO TROLLEYS FOR THE
2017 SUMMER TROLLEY SERVICE; AND, APPROVE THE PROJECT V,
SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY SCHEDULE OF THIRTEEN FRIDAYS AND
WEEKENDS RUNNING UP TO TWO TROLLEYS ON FRIDAYS FROM 5:00
P.M. TO 10 :00 P.M., SATURDAYS FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.,
SUNDAYS FROM 11:00 A.M . TO 5:00P.M . BEGINNING JUNE 9, 2017, AND
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE AS NEEDED TO
ACHIEVE THE RIDERSHIP REQUIRED BY THE GRANT; PROJECT V,
SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY ROUTE AS DESCRIBED ON PAGE THREE
OF THIS STAFF REPORT AND AS SHOWN ON ATTACHMENT 3,
APPROVED, AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THE ROUTE
AS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE RIDERSHIP REQUIRED BY THE GRANT;
CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $40,000 WITH
PROFESSIONAL PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED 2017 SUMMER
TROLLEY SERVICE; AND, CITY MANAGER DIRECTED TO REPORT TO THE
CITY COUNCIL IN THE FALL OF 2017 ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE
SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY SERVICE (600.50/600.30)
Tom Toman, Assistant Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to questions. Ben Siegel, City Manager, responded
to questions.
Council Action : Moved by Council Member Maryott, seconded by
Council Member Patterson, and carried unanimously to approve and authorize
the City Manager to execute the attached cooperative agreement with the
Orange County Transportation Authority to provide for Measure M Project V
grant funding up to $95,486 for the leasing of two trolleys and for the operation of
a thirteen weekend summer trolley service; appropriate $154,000 to the Fiscal
Year 2016/17 Amended Budget to fund the 2017 Summer Trolley Program
($95,486 from OCTA Project V Grant funds, $55,474 from Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) funds, and $3,040 from the General Fund);
approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached lease
agreement with Creative Bus Sales in the amount of $57,400 for the lease,
delivery, and pick-up of two trolleys for the 2017 summer trolley service; approve
the Project V, summer weekend trolley schedule of thirteen Fridays and
weekends running up to two trolleys on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. beginning June 9, 2017, and authorize the City Manager to modify the
schedule as needed to achieve the ridership required by the grant; approve the
Project V, summer weekend trolley route as described on page three of this staff
report and as shown on Attachment 3, and authorize the City Manager to modify
the route as needed to achieve the ridership required by the grant; authorize the
City Manager to prepare and execute an agreement in an amount not-to-exceed
$40,000 with Professional Parking and Transportation Services for the operations
and maintenance of the proposed 2017 summer trolley service; and direct the
City Manager to report to the City Council in the fall of 2017 on the performance
of the summer weekend trolley service.
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F3. FINANCE SERVICES
a. RESOLUTION 17-02-07-03 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF ITS TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION BONDS, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT AND
CERTAIN OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS
RELATED THERETO;" APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $380,000 FROM THE
AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE EASTERN OPEN SPACE FUND AS
NEEDED TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD ISSUANCE OF THE REFUNDING
BONDS, AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO USE UP TO THE AMOUNT
SO APPROPRIATED TO LOCK IN CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FAVORABLE
RATES (340.30)
Ken Al-lmam, Chief Financial Officer, provided and agenda report and responded
to questions.
• Public Comments: Gail Zukow, Trails and Equestrian Commission .
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Farias, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Patterson opposed
to adopt RESOLUTION 17-02-07-03 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF ITS TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION BONDS, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE EXEGUTION OF A PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT AND
CERTAIN OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS
RELATED THERETO;" and approve an appropriation of up to $380,00 from the
available fund balance of the Eastern Open Space Fund as needed to contribute
toward issuance of the refunding bonds and authorize the City Manager to use
up to the amount so appropriated to lock in currently available favorable rates .
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson
COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson
COUNCIL MEMBER: None
F4. COMMUNITY SERVICES
a. CONSIDERATION OF TRAIL AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN ORTEGA HIGHWAY TRAIL
CONNECTION (930.40)
Jacob Green, Assistant City Manager, provided an agenda report and responded
to questions. Ben Siegel, City Manager, and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney,
responded to questions.
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Gail Zukow, Trails and Equestrian Vice-Chair, provided the viewpoints of the
Trails and Equestrian Commission.
• Public Comments: Samantha Grant, City resident.
Moved by Council Member Patterson, seconded by Mayor Ferguson to direct
staff to arrange a joint meeting within three weeks with members of the Trails and
Equestrian Commission, City staff, County of Orange staff, Rancho Mission Viejo
staff, and a couple of City Council Members regarding the Ortega Highway Trail
Connection, but motion failed due to approval of a substitute motion.
Council Action: Substitute motion made by Mayor Ferguson, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Farias and carried 4-1, with Council Member Reeve opposed to
direct staff to work with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Trails and Equestrian
Commission, Mayor Ferguson and Council Member Patterson to formulate a
scope for a meeting between City staff, County staff, Rancho Mission Viejo staff
and/or any other necessary agencies regarding the Ortega Highway Trail
Connection; and, return to the City Council in 6 weeks with findings.
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor F.erguson
COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHORITY (Refer to Successor Agency
Minutes)
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Refer to Successor Agency Minutes)
COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS :
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO SUB-
COMMITTEES CHARGED WITH INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS FOR
VACANCIES ON COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARD PURSUANT TO
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 202 (610.30)-NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN
Council Member Reeve provided a report.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING :
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Patterson, seconded by
Council Member Reeve, and carried unanimously to adjourn the City Council meeting .
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COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21,2017:
12. CONSIDERATION OF A DOWNTOWN MASTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(150.60)-CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017
13. CONSIDERATION OF DETAIL TRANSACTION FOR REVENUES AND
EXPENDITURES (300.1 0)-CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017
14. DISCUSSION OF FORMATION OF A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BETWEEN
SOUTH COUNTY CITIES FOR LEGAL DEFENSE REGARDING TRANSITORY
LODGING (420.10)-CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017
ADJOURNMENT:
Ther; being no further business Mayor Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. to
Tues ay February 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m . for Closed Session, and 5:00 p.m. for the
publi B i ~ s Session, in the City Council Chamber.
ATTEST :
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