04-1207_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
DECEMBER 7, 2004
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION (610.85): None
Mayor Soto called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano to order at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Kyle Pickell, San Juan
Capistrano Boy Scout Troop 12 member, led the Pledge of Allegiance and Council
Member Swerdlin gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Sam Allevato, Diane Bathgate, David M. Swerdlin,
Mayor pro tem Wyatt Hart, and Mayor Joe Soto.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: David Adams, City Manager, William M. Huber, Assistant City
Manager; Cynthia L. Russell, Administrative Services Director; John Shaw, City
Attorney; Meg Monahan, City Clerk; Molly Bogh, Planning Director; Nasser
Abbaszadeh, Engineering and Building Director; Amy Amirani, Public Works Director; Al
King, Jr., Community Services Director; Lt. J. B. Davis, Chief of Police Services;
Douglas D. Dumhart, Economic Development Manager; Michael Cantor, Senior
Management Analyst; William Ramsey, Principal Planner; Larry Lawrence, Planning
Consultant; William Cunningham, Consulting Project Manager; and Eileen White,
Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS:
Council Member Allevato complemented staff for coordinating the annual Tree Lighting
Ceremony, Council members concurred.
Council Member Swerdlin reported that the Transportation Corridor Agencies recently
seated William Woollett, Jr. as Interim Chief Executive Office; and the Vector Control
Agency has increased its efforts to eradicate the Imported Red Fire Ant.
Council Member Bathgate reported attending a recent meeting of the South Orange
County Wastewater Authority.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITYWIDE INTEREST
Al King, Jr., Community Services Director, announced the "Lunch with Santa" event
hosted by the Youth Advisory Board, this Saturday, December 11 'n at 11:00 a.m.
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INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND DONATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO AL KING. (610.40)
William M. Huber, Assistant City Manager, recognized Al King, outgoing
Community Services Director, for his 14 years of loyal service to the City; and
Mayor Soto presented Mr. King with a Certificate of Appreciation.
2. PRESENTATION REGARDING GRAND JURY APPOINTMENTS BY JUDGE
FRANCISCO F. FIRMAT. (610.40)
Judge Francisco F. Firmat presented information concerning the Grand Jury
appointment process and encouraged community members to apply.
3. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING (110.10)
Mayor pro tem Hart introduced the following persons in attendance: Sheldon
Cohen and Gene Ratcliffe, Planning Commission; Angela Duzich, Lori Porter,
and Don Tryon, Cultural Heritage Commission; Marie Buckner and Joann de
Guevara, Housing Advisory Committee; Les Blair, Council Liaison to the San
Juan Seniors; Roger Evans, and Kathy Hooper, Parks, Recreation and
Equestrian Commission; Phillip Schwartze, former Mayor; Brad Gates, Retired
Orange County Sheriff; Scott Pickell, Troop Leader and 15 members of San Juan
Capistrano Boy Scout Troop 12.
JOINT MEETING: CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REORGANIZATION
1. WYATT HART SELECTED AS MAYOR AND DAVID M. SWERDLIN SELECTED
AS MAYOR PRO TEM FOR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 6, 2005. (630.20)
Mayor Soto thanked colleagues, family members, and the community for their
support during his term as Mayor.
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, called for nominations for the office of Mayor.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Bathgate, seconded by Council
Member Swerdlin, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to select Wyatt Hart as Mayor
for the term ending December 6, 2005.
On behalf of the City, Mayor Hart recognized outgoing Mayor Soto with a plaque
commemorating his service and presented flowers to his wife, Carol Soto, for her
support during his term.
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Mayor Hart stated that it was an honor and privilege to serve as Mayor and
thanked his family and fellow Council Members for their support and
endorsement.
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, called for nominations for the office of Mayor pro tem.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Hart, seconded by Council Member
Allevato and carried unanimously, 5-0, to select David M. Swerdlin as Mayor pro
tem for the term ending December 6, 2005.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 04-12-07-01 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING CURRENT
OFFICERS TO MAKE DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS ON BEHALF OF CITY.
(320.10)
Description: The Resolution authorizes the current officers of the City to invest
funds and draw checks on City bank accounts.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Meg Monahan,
City Clerk.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Bathgate, seconded by Council
Member Soto, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 04-12-07-
01, entitled ° A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING TO THE CITY
TREASURER AUTHORITY TO DEPOSIT CITY FUNDS AND TO INVEST OR
REINVEST CITY FUNDS, AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 03-12-02-01."
3. JOE SOTO SELECTED AS CHAIRMAN AND SAM ALLEVATO SELECTED AS
VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR
TERM ENDING DECEMBER 6, 2005. (400.10)
Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary, called for nominations for the office of
Chairman.
Board Action: Moved by Director Bathgate, seconded by Director Hart and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to select Joe Soto as Chairman for the term ending
December 6, 2005.
Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary, called for nominations for the office of Vice
Chairman.
Board Action: Moved by Director Hart, seconded by Director Swerdlin, and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to select Sam Allevato as Vice Chairman for the term
ending December 6, 2005.
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4. RESOLUTION NO. CRA 04-12-07-01 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING CURRENT
OFFICERS TO MAKE DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. (320.10)
Description: The Resolution authorizes the deposits and investments of funds
by current officers.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Meg Monahan,
Agency Secretary.
Board Action: Moved by Director Swerdlin, seconded by Director Allevato
and carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. CRA 04-12-07-01,
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DELEGATING TO THE AGENCY FINANCE
OFFICER AUTHORITY TO DEPOSIT AGENCY FUNDS AND TO INVEST AND
REINVEST AGENCY FUNDS, AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. CRA 04-03-16-01."
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
William Drews, City resident, recommended installation of safety railings along the
pedestrian crossing at the Ortega Highway interchange with Interstate 5. Dave Adams,
City Manager, indicated that staff would contact Mr. Drews concerning the matter.
Ben Poliquin, City resident, suggested construction of a skate board park to provide
youth activities. Al King, Jr., Community Services Director, reported that staff would
contact Mr. Poliquin regarding his suggestion.
Tony Brown, City resident, inquired into the progress of the Mission Hill/Mission Flats
urgency ordinance. Molly Bogh, Planning Director, reported that a public workshop
concerning the issue was scheduled for January 17, 2005. She expected completion of
the matter prior to the April 2005 deadline.
John Zelco, City resident, commemorated today's date, the anniversary of the attack on
Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Soto seconded by Council Member
Allevato and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve items 1, 2, 4 through 9, & 12 as
recommended by staff.
1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY APPROVED.
2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2004 APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED.
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3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED NOVEMBER 11, 2004, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $726,263.35; AND PAYROLL WARRANTS DATED NOVEMBER
19, 2004, IN THE AMOUNT OF $267,236.18, RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
This item was removed to allow Council Member Bathgate to abstain.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council
Member Allevato, and carried 4-0-1, with Council Member Bathgate abstaining,
to receive and file Accounts Payable Warrants dated November 11, 2004, in the
amount of $726,263.35; and Payroll Warrants dated November 19, 2004, in the
amount of $267,236.18.
ROLL CALL
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
Allevato, Soto, Swerdlin, Mayor Hart
None
Bathgate
4. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS — MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2004,
RECEIVED AND FILED. (350.30)
5. CASH BALANCES BY FUND — OCTOBER 31, 2004, RECEIVED AND FILED.
(330.50)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 04-12-07-02, ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
REVISING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND INCORPORATING THE
STANDARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PROMULGATED BY THE
CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION," ADOPTED.
(640.40)
7. DEDICATION OF WATER RIGHTS AND WATER EASEMENTS AS
PRESENTED ON THE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 15924 (CAMINO DEL AVION
AND DEL OBISPO) APPROVED; THE CITY CLERK AUTHORIZED TO SIGN
THE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY;
AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES WITH NDA
DEVELOPMENT, LLC APPROVED; AND THE MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. (600.30)
8. BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE 2004-2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BUDGET APPROVED, TRANSFERRING THE FOLLOWING FUNDS TO
RESURFACING DOHENY PARK ROAD AND CAMINO CAPISTRANO
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PROJECT IN COORDINATION WITH THE CITY OF DANA POINT: A)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO 101 — DEL OBISPO STREET
DRIVEWAY ($13,000); B) CIP NO 107 — HIGHLAND DRIVE MONITORING
($7,000); C) CIP NO. 120 — JUNIPERO SERRA ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
($22,000); D) CIP NO. 127 — ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION ($35,000);
AND E) CIP NO. 135 — CAMINO CAPISTRANO BUS TURN OUT ($35,000);
AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR RESURFACING DOHENY PARK
ROAD AND CAMINO CAPISTRANO WITH THE CITY OF DANA POINT FOR A
COST NOT TO EXCEED $105,000, APPROVED. (600.30)
9. PRECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH STEVE OEDEKERK,
ESTABLISHING TERMS AND RIGHTS RELATED TO UUD 99-01 APPROVED;
AND CONSTRUCTION LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEVE OEDEKERK,
MODIFYING A BOUNDARY WALL TO ALLOW FOR A SIDEWALK AND
LIGHTING RELATED TO UUD 99-01, APPROVED. (CIP NO. 144) (600.30)
10. PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AKM CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TO UPDATE THE RECYCLED WATER MASTER PLAN AND FINANCIAL PLAN
APPROVED. (600.30)
Council Member Swerdlin requested that items 10 & 11 be removed for
clarification.
Council Member Swerdlin ascertained that the water from the J. B. Latham Plant
was non -potable.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council
Member Allevato, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve the Personal
services agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers to update the Recycled
Water Master Plan and Financial Plan, in an amount not to exceed $76,600; and
$40,000 appropriated from the Recycled Water Capital Improvement Fund to
Capital Improvement Project No. 778
11. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH REDFLEX TRAFFIC
SYSTEMS, INC. APPROVED. (600.30)
Council Member Swerdlin ascertained that the number of citations issued by the
red light traffic cameras at the intersection of Del Obispo Street and Camino del
Avion do not warrant the camera installation.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council
Member Allevato, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve the Second
Amendment to the Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., in the amount
of $72,000, for the term of January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005; and staff to
provide accident report for the intersection of Del Obispo Street and Camino del
Avion in six months.
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12. EXECUTION OF A MILLS ACT CONTRACT WITH MR. T. J. MEADOWS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE STROSCHEIN HOUSE
AT 31682 EL CAMINO REAL APPROVED. (600.30)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 04-12-07-03 ADOPTED APPROVING THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (GPA 04-01); AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING THE PRE -ZONING CONCERNING WHISPERING HILLS
ESTATES UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY ANNEXATION. (440.251460.20)
Description: Conditions of approval attached to the Whispering Hills project,
approved by the City Council in July 2004, require annexation of the strip of land
between the present City boundary and La Pata Avenue. One of the Local
Agency Formation Commission's (LAFCO) requirements is that the property be
pre -zoned by the annexing city. A General Plan Amendment is required to
ensure the annexed property has the same "Planned Community" designation to
maintain consistency with the land uses designated for the area in the
Whispering Hills Comprehensive Development Plan. Staff recommended
approval of the Resolution and Ordinance.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Molly Bogh,
Planning Director.
Presentation: Larry Lawrence, Consulting Case Planner, reviewed the staff
recommendation.
Phillip Schwartze, 31682 El Camino Real, representing the applicant, briefly
described the annexation proposal.
Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and there being no public testimony,
closed the public hearing.
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, read the title of the Ordinance, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PREZONING FOR UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF LA PATA AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE
SOUTH OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY (WHISPERING HILLS ESTATES - RZ 04-05)."
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council
Member Allevato and carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 04-12-
07-03, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF LA PATA AVENUE APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE SOUTH OF
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ORTEGA HIGHWAY (WHISPERING HILLS ESTATES — GPA 04-01);" and
approve first reading and introduction of an Ordinance approving the pre -zoning.
2. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE HONEYMAN RANCH -RANCHO
MADRINA PROJECT -TRACT MAP 16221 (APN 650-141-01, 04, & 14; 650-152-
09; 650-552-03, 04, 06, & 07) (WILLIAM LYON COMPANY, INC.) (600.30)
Description: The William Lyon Company requested the City approve a
Development Agreement for the Honeyman Ranch -Rancho Madrina project -
Tract Map 16221 to develop 119 single-family detached (SFD) lots on a 78.6
acre parcel located along the east side of Rancho Viejo Road and about 200 feet
north of Ortega Highway, to guarantee the Lyon Company could develop the
subdivision under City requirements in effect at the time the map received final
approval; and have assurances that building permits will be issued concurrently
with the provision of infrastructure through project build out. Staff recommended
Council adopt an Ordinance approving the Agreement.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Molly Bogh,
Planning Director.
Presentation: William A. Ramsey, Principal Planner, presented the staff
recommendation.
Public Testimony:
Robert Reiss, City resident, was opposed to approving the development
agreement due to project -associated drainage and grading problems affecting his
property; damage to the eucalyptus trees on the adjacent horse trails; and lack of
access to the horse trails for maintenance purposes.
Dick Gottroin, City resident, opposed the development agreement due to lack of
tree maintenance along a city -owned horse trail adjacent to his property,
resulting in dangerous conditions and potential fire and safety hazards.
Michael Mosich, City resident, spoke regarding the project associated drainage
and grading problems affecting his property.
Tom Grable, William Lyon Company, 4490 Von Karman, Newport Beach,
requested approval of the development agreement as it is unrelated to drainage
concerns expressed by the neighbors.
Dave Adams, City Manager, indicated that staff would work with the developer
and neighbors affected by drainage and maintenance issues to resolve the
problems prior to the Ordinance returning to Council for a second reading and
adoption.
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Meg Monahan, City Clerk, read the title of the Ordinance, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
HONEYMAN RANCH -RANCHO MADRINA PROJECT (WILLIAM LYON
COMPANY, INC.)."
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Hart, seconded by Council Member
Allevato and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve first reading and introduction
of an Ordinance adopting a Development Agreement for Tract Map 16221,
Rancho Madrina-Honeyman Ranch.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 04-12-07-04 ADOPTED APPROVING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION; AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING REZONE (RZ) 04-06 AND COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN (CDP) 05 -01 (ORTEGA RANCH, LLC) (APN 650-142-04 & 650-151-11 &
22) (460.201420.40)
Description: The Ortega Ranch project is located at Avenida Los Cerritos and
Rancho Viejo Road and consists of 160,000 square feet of commercial uses and
shared parking. The Planning Commission approved Architectural Control (AC
02-04) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 04-10) at their meeting on November 9,
2004, and recommended Council approval of the zoning actions. The
discretionary review process for the project includes changing the zone district
designation from Office Commercial to Planned Community; adoption of a
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP 04-01); and approval of the associated
Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff recommended Council adopt the Resolution
approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve first reading and
introduction of the Ordinance amending the Zoning Map and approving CDP 04-
01.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Molly Bogh,
Planning Director.
Presentation: William Cunningham, Consulting Project Manager, summarized the
staff recommendation.
Phillip Schwartze, 31682 EI Camino Real, representing the applicant, provided a
project description
Steve Sandland, Centra Realty, responded to questions regarding landscape
amenities.
Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and there being no public testimony,
closed the public hearing.
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Meg Monahan, City Clerk, read the title of the Ordinance, entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND ADOPTING A
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AN EXISTING 17.8 ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD,
NORTH OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN 650-142-04,650-151-11 & 22)."
Council Actions:
Moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 04-12-07-04, entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, APPROVING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR ORTEGA RANCH BUSINESS PARK, A PROPOSED OFFICE COMPLEX
ON APPROXIMATELY 18 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE
OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD NORTH OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY (APN 650-142-04,
650-151-11 &22)."
Moved by Council Member Allevato, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve first reading and introduction of an
Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for the subject property from "OC"
(Office Commercial) to "PC" (Planned Community) and approving
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) 04-01.
4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING REZONE 04-07, AMENDING
THE FORSTER CANYON COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
APPROVED. (CENTRA REALTY) (NORTH R&D SITE, 14196, PACIFIC POINT)
(460.201420.40)
Description: Centra Realty requested approval of an amendment to the Forster
Canyon Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) 81-01, "R&D" (Research &
Development -Office) District Regulations, Section V.D.10.f., Development
Standards, to amend subsection 3(a) to allow discretion in maintaining an
appropriate proportion between wall plane height and roof height to allow an 8'-0"
roof height instead of the 10'0" minimum required; and to amend subsection 8,
which requires a minimum landscaped width of 10'0" for single -story and 15'0" for
two-story buildings, to allow less than the minimum required width provided the
landscaped area would result in at least equal or greater total landscaped area.
Staff has concluded the proposed text amendments are consistent with the
purpose and intent of the District and design guidelines; and recommended
approval of the Ordinance amending CDP 81-01.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Molly Bogh,
Planning Director.
Presentation: William A. Ramsey, Principal Planner, summarized the staff report.
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Steve Sandiand, representing Centra Realty, requested approval of the
amendments.
Mayor Hart opened the public hearing and there being no public testimony,
closed the public hearing.
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, read the title of the Ordinance, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (CDP) 81-01,
FORSTER CANYON PLANNED COMMUNITY, "R&D" (RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT — OFFICE) DISTRICT STANDARDS."
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Bathgate, seconded by Council
Member Soto and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve first reading and
introduction of an Ordinance amending Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP
81-01), Forster Canyon Planned Community, "R&D" (Research & Development -
Office) District, Section V.D.10.f., Development Standards.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:47 p.m. to convene to the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
H1. CITY MANAGER
a. 2005 SCHEDULE FOR STREET BANNERS AT DEL OBISPO STREET AND
CAMINO CAPISTRANO APPROVED. (410.40)
Description: City Council Policy #419 requires City Council approval of the street
banner schedule each year. Staff has compiled a list of the requests received
from community groups to hang banners at the intersection of Camino
Capistrano and Del Obispo. Staff recommended Council approve the 2005
Schedule for Street Banners.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Douglas D.
Dumhart, Economic Development Manager.
Presentation: Douglas D. Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, reviewed
the staff recommendation.
Public Comment: Roger Evans, City resident, suggested installation of a
stationary community events display board.
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Douglas D. Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, advised that there may
be an opportunity to consider installing a stationary board at the time Camino
Capistrano and Del Obispo intersection improvements are considered.
Council Member Bathgate ascertained that staff will consult with John Shaw, City
Attorney, regarding the insurance requirement and bring back his opinion for
Council consideration.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council
Member Allevato and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve the 2005 Schedule
for the Street Banners at Del Obispo and Camino Capistrano.
b. STAFF DIRECTED TO PROVIDE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
CONCERNING SHORT LISTED OFFERS FOR THE SDG&E TROUBLESMAN'S
COTTAGE DISPOSITION. (670.70)
Description: Subsequent to the Council declaring the SDG&E Troublesman's
Cottage as "surplus" property, the City has received 7 written letters of interest
for the cottage. Staff has analyzed the offers received and recommended
selection of Offer #3, from Bob and Charlene Goetz, as the preferred party to
receive the Troublesman's Cottage.
Written Communications: Report dated December 7, 2004, by Douglas
Dumhart, Economic Development Manager.
Presentation: Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, reviewed the
staff recommendation.
Public Comment:
Angela Duzich, City resident, supported offer #2 and provided a personal
reference for the Bak-Boychuk family.
Christy and Greg Bak-Boychuk, Laguna Niguel residents, requested
consideration of their offer #2.
Council Members discussed several of the offers received with respect to moving
and site preparation costs; required relocation permit fees; Los Rios area
property costs; relocation impacts on the Los Rios Park design; and financial
issues. Council Members asked staff to provide additional information on Offers
#2, #3, #5, & #6 and bring back to Council for further consideration.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council
Member Swerdlin, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to direct staff to provide more
detailed information regarding short-listed offers #2, #3, #5, and #6.
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ORDINANCES - None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Soto adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to
Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m. for the Public
Business Section, in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
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R. MONAHAN, CITY CLERK
January 5, 2005
ATTEST:
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WYA HART, MAYOR
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