06-0404_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
APRIL 4, 2006
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)
1. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(x), the City Council conferred
with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Martin E. and Marion E. Scalzo
Family Trust, Frederick R. Scalzo, Co -Trustee v. City of San Juan Capistrano,
OCSC Case Numbers: 05CCO1845 and 06CC04179. (Council Member Soto
abstained from this discussion)
2. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b) (1), the City Council conferred
with its legal counsel regarding one matter.
Mayor Swerdlin called the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano to order at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Soto led
the Pledge of Allegiance and Council Member Allevato gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Wyatt Hart, Diane Bathgate, Joe Soto, Mayor pro
tem Sam Allevato, and Mayor David M. Swerdlin.
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Adams, City Manager; John Shaw, City Attorney; Meg
Monahan, City Clerk; William M. Huber, Assistant City Manager; Cynthia L. Russell,
Administrative Services Director; Lt. Mike Betzler, Chief of Police Services; Molly Bogh,
Planning Director; Karen Crocker, Community Services Director; Kathleen Springer,
Acting Public Works Director; and Eileen White, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS
Mayor pro tem Allevato reported the City received $8 million of Measure M turn -back
funds over the past 15 years and should receive $26.8 million from the proposed
extension of Measure M for future projects.
Mayor Swerdlin reported attendance at two meetings of the Transportation Corridors
Agency Operation & Finance committee.
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NORTHWEST AREA STRATEGIES COMMITTEE REPORT
Council Member Hart announced the Northwest Area Strategies Committee meeting
scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITYWIDE INTEREST
Karen Crocker, Community Services Director, announced upcoming communitywide
events include a Chamber of Commerce mixer, charity golf tournament, compost give-
away, and Earth Day activities.
INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND DONATIONS
1. FORMER TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER MORTON SMITH
RECOGNIZED. (610.40)
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, recognized Morton Smith, former Transportation
Commissioner, and Mayor Swerdlin presented him with a plaque.
2. FORMER CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSIONER ANGELA DUZICH
RECOGNIZED. (610.40)
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, recognized Angela Duzich for her six years of service
on three commissions; and Mayor Swerdlin presented her with a plaque.
3. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING INTRODUCED. (110.10)
Mayor pro tem Allevato introduced the following individuals in attendance: Les
Blair, Council Liaison to the San Juan Seniors; Gene Ratcliffe and Robert
Cardoza, Planning Commission; Stan Wylazlowski, President of the Chamber of
Commerce; and Gail Zukow, Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Anna Lisa Biason, City resident, representing the University of California, Los Angeles,
announced an upcoming Orange County Golf Classic fundraising event and associated
activities to be held at the Marbella Country Club.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member
Soto, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve items 1 through 4 and 6 through 11 as
recommended by staff.
MOTION TO READ ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY APPROVED.
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2. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 7, 2006 MEETING APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.
3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED MARCH 16, 2006, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,088,339.61; AND PAYROLL WARRANTS DATED MARCH 10,
2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $294,365.65, RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 06-04-04-01 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR SEWER PURPOSES AND AN EASEMENT
FOR STORM DRAIN PURPOSES WITHIN ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 650-
011-32 (ROBERT L WISH/MAMMOTH SAN JUAN; AC 03-09)" ADOPTED: AND
THE CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO FORWARD THE EASEMENT DEEDS TO
THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE. (670.50)
5. CONCEPT FOR DOWNTOWN TROLLEY SYSTEM TO SERVICE SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO STATION APPROVED. (940.60)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Council Member Soto for
clarification.
Council Member Soto ascertained that the concept, although labeled a trolley
system, refers to any kind of motor service to bring patrons to the train station;
uses existing Measure M funds allocated by OCTA; and is intended to lead
tourists to the downtown area and benefit the business community.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Mayor pro
tem Allevato, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to endorse the concept of exploring
opportunities for a Downtown Trolley to service the San Juan Capistrano rail
station; pursue the $100,000 transit study funding available through Orange
County Transportation Authority; and staff directed to work with the cities of Dana
Point and San Clemente and others to explore transit opportunities of mutual
benefit.
6. PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH J. L. PATTERSON &
ASSOCIATES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $214,913.29, FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT PURPOSES FOR THE VEREDA BIKEWAY
UNDERCROSSING PROJECT APPROVED. (CIP #124) CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY NO.4 (600.30)
7. CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOCATE
COMMUNITY GRANT ORGANIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $3,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06, FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE
ACTIVITIES AS FOLLOWS: $1,560 TO CAPISTRANO VALLEY HIGH
SCHOOL; $1,080 TO DANA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL; AND $360 TO SAN
CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL, APPROVED. (330.20)
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 06-04-04-02, ENTITLED " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY —
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN WORK RELATED TO THE
AVENIDA PLACIDA LANDSLIDE (SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY),"
APPROVED. (FEMA DR -1585) (670.50)
9. AMENDATORY AGREEMENT WITH RPW SERVICES, INC. FOR
PERFORMANCE OF HERBICIDE AND PESTICIDE SERVICES FOR A THREE-
YEAR PERIOD, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $194,985, APPROVED.
(600.30)
10. CLAIM OF CONNEMARA HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION DENIED BASED
UPON THE INVESTIGATION AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY'S
INSURANCE ADJUSTER, CARL WARREN & COMPANY, APPROVED.
(170.70)
11. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO USE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO YORBA STREET TO HOLD
THE FARMERS' MARKET FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, APRIL 1, 2006
THROUGH APRIL 1, 2007, APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.
(600.30)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:29 p.m. to convene to the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
G1. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
a. LOS RIOS PARK MASTER PLAN STATUS AND PARKING LOT REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED; AND FUNDS APPROPRIATED (CIP NO. 125)
(600.301400.40)
Description: The City is in the process of planning a passive park in the historic
Los Rios area, as described in the 1999 Los Rios Specific Plan and the 1992
Open Space Master Plan. Various City departments, and a two -member City
Council subcommittee consisting of Council Member Bathgate and Council
Member Soto, have been working with David Volz Design to prepare a Master
Plan for Los Rios Park. The final design has been endorsed at the public
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meetings and approved by the Design Review Committee, Parks and Recreation
Commission, and Cultural Heritage Commission. The Park Master Plan is
scheduled for final approval decision by the Planning Commission in April. Staff
recommended Council receive the staff report on the status of the Los Rios Park
Master Plan; provide input on design issues prior to final action by the Planning
Commission; and appropriate $300,000 from Park and Recreation Fund
Reserves for preparation of final construction design plans and specifications for
the park.
Written Communications: Report dated April 4, 2004, by Karen Crocker,
Community Services Director.
Presentations:
Karen Crocker, Community Services Director, reviewed the staff
recommendation.
Molly Bogh, Planning Director, noted the project was ready for the final design
phase and provided a tentative construction timeline.
David Volz of David Volz Design, the landscape architect consultant, discussed
the design process, site challenges, design and landscaping details, and
amenities proposed for the park. Public input has indicated a desire to retain the
historic features and ambiance of the park.
Council Comments:
Council Members ascertained that the project design was based on police safety
personnel input and the restroom placement was determined by sewer lines,
pedestrian flow, and accessibility, and that restrooms will be monitored and
secured at dusk.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council
Member Hart, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to receive and file the Los Rios Park
Master Plan Status and Los Rios Parking Lot Report; and appropriate $300,000
from the Park and Recreation Fund Reserves for preparation of the final
construction design plans and specification for the park.
ORDINANCES - None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS - None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Swerdlin adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m. to
Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session, and 7:00 p.m. for the Public
Business Session, in the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
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T R. MONAHAN, CITY CLERK
May 2, 2006
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