06-1205_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting1
MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2006
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CLOSED SESSION [610.852 - None
Mayor Swerdlin called the Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano and Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:03 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber. Council Member Hart led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor pro
tem Allevato gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT BEFORE REORGANIZATION: Diane Bathgate, Joe
Soto, Wyatt Hart, Mayor pro tem Sam Allevato, and Mayor David M. Swerdlin
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT FOLLOWING REORGANIZATION: Thomas Hribar,
Mark Nielsen, Dr. Londres Uso, Mayor pro tern Joe Soto, and Mayor Sam Allevato
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Adams, City Manager; Bill Huber, Assistant City Manager;
John Shaw, City Attorney; Meg Monahan, City Clerk; Cynthia L. Russell, Administrative
Services Director; Bill Cunningham, Interim Planning Director; Nasser Abbaszadeh,
Engineering & Building Director; John Elwell, Interim Public Works Director; Karen
Crocker, Community Services Director; Lt. Mike Betzler, Chief of Police Services; Teri
Delcamp, Historic Preservation Manager; Maria Morris, Deputy City Clerk; and Eileen
White, Recording Secretary
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS — None
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS
Council Member Soto complimented staff for a well attended Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Council Member Bathgate reported attendance at the South Orange County
Wastewater Authority meeting and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Mayor pro tem Allevato reported attendance at a Toll Road Agency meeting and
complimented staff, and the many merchants that participated, for an outstanding Tree
Lighting Ceremony.
Mayor Swerdlin reported attendance at the Tree Lighting Ceremony. He thanked
everyone for the farewell tribute reception.
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NORTHWEST AREA STRATEGIES COMMITTEE REPORT - None
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF COMMUNITYWIDE INTEREST
Karen Crocker, Community Services Director, announced upcoming Holiday related
Communitywide events including the Christmas Story play, Holiday Chamber Mixer,
Mrs. Claus event at Sarducci's, Youth Board Lunch with Santa, events at the Mission
San Juan Capistrano, and Boys and Girls Club toy giveaway.
INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AND DONATIONS
PRESENTATION OF LETTER BY LT. COL. PHIL BOGGS CONTINUED.
(610.40)
Dave Adams, City Manager, noted that Lt. Cal Phil Boggs was not able to attend
tonight's meeting to personally thank the City Council for adopting Marine
Battalion 1111. The presentation will be scheduled for a later date.
2. COUNCIL MEMBERS HART AND BATHGATE, AND MAYOR SWERDLIN,
HONORED BY THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. (610.40)
Jack Campbell, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, presented Council
Members Hart and Bathgate, and Mayor Swerdlin, with certificates honoring their
support and dedication to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
3. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING INTRODUCED. (110.10)
Mayor pro tem Allevato introduced the following individuals in attendance: Erin
Kutnick and Charles Lange, Transportation Commission; Jill Hanna, Kathy
Hooper and Ilse Byrnes, Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission; Gene
Ratcliffe and Bob Cardoza, Planning Commission; Stan Wylazlowski, Executive
Director, Chamber of Commerce; Don Tryon, Cultural Heritage Commission;
Brad Gates, retired Orange County Sheriff; Gil Jones and Phil Schwartze, former
Mayors; Tom Ostensen, Fiesta Association; Ken Friess, former Mayor and his
wife Donna.
JOINT MEETING: CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REORGANIZATION
RESOLUTION NO. 06-12-05-01 ADOPTED DECLARING THE RESULTS OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006.
(630.20)
Description: The November 7, 2006, San Juan Capistrano General Election
resulted in the election of three candidates to each serve a four-year term as City
Council Member. Staff recommended Council adopt a resolution reciting the fact
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of the General Municipal Election held on November 7, 2006, and declaring the
result.
Written Communications:
Report dated December 5, 2006, by Meg Monahan, City Clerk and
Supplementary Agenda Report dated December 5, 2006, by Meg Monahan, City
Clerk.
Presentation: Meg Monahan, City Clerk, summarized the staff report.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor pro tem Allevato, seconded by Council
Member Soto and carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 06-12-05-
01, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006, DECLARING THE
RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW."
The Certified Election Results are as follows:
MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
Mark Nielsen
4,677
Tom Hribar
Londres Uso
4,200
3,502
Wyatt Hart
3,062
Jeremiah Williams Pearson III
2,897
David M. Swerdlin
2,377
Angela Duzich Rohde
1,549
Kimberley McCarthy
871
Sack Stavana
850
Michael Philbrick
813
MEASURE Y:
YES 3,355
NO 6,730
PRECINCT BALLOTS CAST: 5,461
ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAST 5,215
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 10,676
Outgoing Council Members Wyatt Hart, Diane Bathgate and David M. Swerdlin
were recognized by Mayor pro tem Allevato for their tenure on the Council.
Outgoing Council Members and their wives were presented with bouquets of
flowers. Mayor Swerdlin was presented with a ceremonial gavel. The former
Council Members stepped down from the dais.
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Former Council Members' Comments:
Former Council Member Hart congratulated the new members on their election to
Council; thanked the community for allowing him to represent them for 12 years;
and thanked his family for their support as well as City staff for their assistance,
leadership, and encouragement throughout the years to make his job easy and
pleasant to perform.
Former Council Member Bathgate stated it had been an honor and a privilege to
serve on the City Council and other advisory boards; thanked her fellow Council
Members for their help; and thanked her family for their support, staff for their
assistance, and the community at large for their trust in her leadership abilities.
Former Mayor Swerdlin commended staff for their proficiency and integrity;
congratulated the new Council Members;
to continue to serve the City; and thanked
years on Council. He noted it has been
Council.
Swearing in of New Council Members
encouraged the downtown merchants
his wife for her support during his 12
a pleasure and an honor to serve on
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to new Council
Members Mark Nielsen, Thomas Hribar, and Dr. Londres Uso and presented
them with Certificates of Election. The new Council Members took their seats on
the dais.
New Council Members' Comments:
Council Member Nielsen thanked all his supporters present and the citizens who
voted for him in the recent election, his tireless election volunteers, and his family
for their support. He looks forward to working with staff, encouraged residents to
be involved, and pledged to be open minded when considering City -related
issues and projects.
Council Member Hribar introduced his family and volunteers and thanked all who
voted for him. He pledged to try to measure up to people's expectations and
asked the public to judge him by his overall voting record.
Council Member Uso thanked his family and volunteer election workers; thanked
the outgoing Council Members for their tenure on the Council; and noted his
enthusiasm for hearing the residents' concerns, serving the community, and
doing his best to improve the City.
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2. SAM ALLEVATO SELECTED TO SERVE AS MAYOR AND JOE SOTO
SELECTED TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL, TERMS ENDING DECEMBER 4, 2007.
(630.20)
Meg Monahan, City Cleric, called for nominations for the office of Mayor.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Nielsen, seconded by Council
Member Uso, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to select Sam Allevato as Mayor,
term ending December 4, 2007.
Mayor Allevato thanked his colleagues and stated the goals he hopes to
accomplish as Mayor, which include a weekly "Mayor's Day" where community
members will be encouraged to meet with him and discuss any and all concerns;
a prosperous open space committee to both protect the existing open space and
increase the City's supply; and the implementation of successful traffic solutions.
He noted he is the City's first Italian -American Mayor.
Meg Monahan, City Clerk, called for nominations for the office of Mayor pro tem.
Council Member Uso nominated Council Member Nielsen. The motion failed,
lacking a second.
Council Member Nielsen commented that as a matter of policy, he is opposed to
selecting a Mayor pro tem for the immediate term who will be up for reelection
the following year, because the usual progression is for the Mayor pro tem to be
selected as Mayor the next year. He felt that organizing a campaign for
reelection was too much of a distraction from serving as the City's Mayor.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hribar, seconded by Mayor
Allevato, and carried 3-2, with Council Member Uso and Council Member Nielsen
opposed, to select Joe Soto as Mayor pro tem, term ending December 4, 2007.
ROLL CALL
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hribar, Soto, Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nielsen, Uso
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
3. RESOLUTION NO. 06-12-05-02 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING THE CURRENT
OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO INVEST FUNDS AND DRAW CHECKS ON CITY
BANK ACCOUNTS. (320.10)
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Description: Reorganization of the City council requires adoption of a resolution
authorizing the newly seated Mayor and Mayor pro tem to assume the duties of
investing funds and drawing checks on City bank accounts. Staff recommended
adoption of the resolution authorizing the current officers of the City to invest
funds and draw checks on the City bank accounts.
Written Communications: Report dated December 5, 2006, by Meg Monahan,
City Clerk.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor pro tem Soto, seconded by Mayor Allevato,
and carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 06-12-05-02 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.
05-12-06-01."
4. MARK NIELSEN SELECTED AS CHAIRMAN AND TOM HRIBAR SELECTED
AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TERMS ENDING DECEMBER 4, 2007. (400.10)
Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary, called for nominations for Chair.
Board Action: Moved by Director Hribar, seconded by Director Allevato,
and carried unanimously, 5-0, to select Mark Nielsen to serve as Chair, term
ending December 4, 2007.
Meg Monahan, Agency Secretary, called for nominations for Vice Chair.
Board Action: Moved by Director Allevato, seconded by Director Soto, and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to select Tom Hribar to serve as Vice Chair, term
ending December 4, 2007.
5. RESOLUTION NO. CRA 06-12-05-01 ADOPTED AUTHORIZING THE
DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF FUNDS AND SIGNATURES ON THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACCOUNTS. (320.10)
Description: Reorganization of the Community Redevelopment Agency requires
adoption of a resolution to authorize the newly selected chair and vice chair to
invest funds and draw checks on Agency bank accounts.
Written Communications: Report dated December 5, 2006, by Meg Monahan,
Agency Secretary.
Board Action: Moved by Director Soto, seconded by Director Allevato and
carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. CRA 06-12-05-01, entitled "A
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RESOLUTION OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY
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 05-12-06-01.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Dana Butler, representing the Shea Center, welcomed the newly seated City Council
Members and invited them to visit the center.
Heather Lindquist, City resident, expressed concern with unreliable cell phone services
in many areas of the city. She urged Council Members to explore better services with
the wireless providers. Bill Huber, Assistant City Manager offered to meet with her to
discuss the issue.
Christine Speed, City resident, welcomed newly seated City Council. She expressed
concern regarding a proposed reservoir in the upper San Juan Creek watershed known
as LEAPS (Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage). She left a letter of her comments
for distribution to the City Council.
Phil Frasier, City resident, congratulated the newly seated City Council. He expressed
his concerns as a firefighter of the proposed LEAPS (Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump
Storage) for San Juan Capistrano and surrounding cities. He urged the City Council to
oppose to the project. Bill Huber, Assistant City Manager indicated the City had not
received notice of a proposed project and offered to meet with Ms. Speed and Mr.
Frasier.
Steve Nelson, City resident, felt that illegal immigration was progressively getting worse
in the city as evidenced by increases in crime and gang related activities.
Larry Culbertson, City resident, congratulated the newly elected City Council Members.
He expressed his concerns with illegal immigration and asked the City Council to form
an Ad Hoc Committee to address the issues.
David Zimmerly, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, advised he was not
informed of the park owners' intention to sell while recently closing escrow on a mobile
home in the park.
Matt and Angela Geishreck, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, urged
Council to allow the residents time to purchase the park in order to continue low cost
housing for its residents.
Frank Ubido, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, expressed concern with
the fate of the park's low income and disabled residents if the owners are allowed to
close it.
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Jason Pridgin, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, said he invested his
savings in the purchase and remodel of his mobile home, which is home to his wife and
son. He urged Council to deny park closure.
Jim Vance, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, accused park owners of
deliberately ignoring maintenance and exaggerating the park disrepair to justify closure;
and asked Council to add this issue as an agenda item for further discussion.
Mary Joe Holloway, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, urged Council to
deny closing the park as it would devastate park residents.
Marilla C. Hamor, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, expressed concern
that the park owners are using scare tactics to make the park's elderly residents fearful
that their homes are in jeopardy from instable slopes.
Richard Unfried, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, asked Council to
assist the park residents in buying the park in order to restore and improve it.
Sally Garibaldi, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, asked staff for a status
report on the owners' intentions; questioned the park owners' legal status; and indicated
that the majority of the residents are in favor of buying the park.
Jim Nanzig, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, asked Council to support
the residents in their attempts to buy the park.
Harry Miller, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, questioned the differing
results of the park assessments; and stated the park residents' intention of repairing any
and all damage after they take ownership of the park.
John Hoohstatter, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, asked Council to
support their plan to buy the park and start regular maintenance and repair.
Roberta Malcho, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, filled out a request to
speak form but was not present when his name was called.
Sam Church, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, asked Council to back
their plans to buy the park in order to remain San Juan Capistrano residents.
Phillip Daus, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, stated that the park
owners' have refused to maintain the park ground since its purchase. Park residents are
anxious to buy the park in order to maintain it properly and repair slope damage.
Bill Palmer, Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park resident, urged Council to carefully
select consultants if the closure is allowed to go forward to ensure park residents are
adequately compensated for their homes.
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John Shaw, City Attorney, indicated a letter was received from the park owners who
want to initiate the process for closure. They must file an application as well. The
process calls for the City to hire a consultant to assess the situation and action will be at
the City Council Agenda. All documents are public records.
Letter dated November 28, 2006, from Maurice A. Priest, President of Resident Owned
Parks, Inc., to Mr. Rick Julian, Advanced R.E. Services, renewing an offer to purchase
the park.
Letter dated March 31, 2005, from Sally Garibaldi, City resident, to Ms. Stephania
Francone, Hearing Commissioner, clarifying misstatements made in a supplemental
brief of an Administrative Hearing.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Soto, seconded by Council Member
Uso, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve items 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 as
recommended by staff.
1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY APPROVED.
2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2006, APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar agenda to allow Council
Member Nielsen and Council Member Uso to abstain.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Hribar, seconded by Mayor pro
tem Soto, and carried 3-0-2, with Council Member Nielsen and Council Member
Uso abstaining, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7,
2006, as submitted.
ROLL CALL
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hribar, Soto, Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nielsen, Uso
3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2006, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $987,827.31; AND PAYROLL WARRANTS DATED NOVEMBER
17, 2006, IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,647.87, RECEIVED AND FILED. (300.30)
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4. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS, MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2006,
RECEIVED AND FILED. (350.30)
5. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY STREET REPAIRS 2006-2007
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 119, APPROVED; AND STAFF
AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE BIDS. (600.30)
6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET LICENSE
AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE APPROVED WITH REVISION. (600.30)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor pro tem Soto for
clarification.
Description: The purpose of the amendment is to expand the Downtown
Farmer's Market to include up to three booths on the last Wednesday of the
month for San Juan Capistrano businesses who are Chamber members. Non
profits and community organizations would not be eligible for participation. Staff
recommended Council approve the First Amendment to the Downtown Farmer's
Market License and Indemnity Agreement with the San Juan Capistrano
Chamber of Commerce to include participation for San Juan Capistrano
businesses on the last Wednesday of the month.
Written Communication: Report dated December 5, 2006, by Joan A. Ross,
Administrative Assistant.
Presentation: Douglas Dumhart, Economic Development Manager, summarized
the staff report.
Mayor pro tem Soto ascertained that the Chamber would not object to non-profit
organizations participating in the Downtown Farmer's Market on the last
Wednesday of the month as long as they became Chamber members.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor pro tem Soto, seconded by Council
Member Nielsen, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to approve the First Amendment
to the Downtown Farmer's Market License and Indemnity Agreement with the
San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce to include participation for San
Juan Capistrano businesses on the last Wednesday of the month with revision to
allow nonprofit organizations that are Chamber of Commerce members to
participate.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 06-12-05-03 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 RANCHO SIERRA VISTA STORM DRAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (EARTH CONSTRUCTION AND MINING),"
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ADOPTED (CIP NO. 412); CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO RECORD THE NOTICE
OF COMPLETION; AND STAFF AUTHORIZED TO RELEASE THE
RETENTION 35 DAYS AFTER RECORDATION. (600.30)
8. CONSIDERATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT FOR WIDENING THE 1-5
UNDERCROSSING, VALLE ROAD TO CAMINO CAPISTRANO CONTINUED.
(CIP NO. 406) (820.55)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar to allow for public comment.
Description: The Feasibility Study Draft Study Report for the widening of San
Juan Creek Road from Valle Road to Camino Capistrano has been prepared
Staff is recommending adoption of Option C as the ultimate widening concept,
with consideration of a phased approach to implementation with Option A as the
initial phase. At its August 9, 2006, meeting, the Transportation Commission
developed Option F in order to combine improvements from different options and
increase the safety of bicyclists. Caltrans rejected the Option F due to its
substandard lanes, and recommended Option A modified as Option C. At its
October 10, 2006, meeting, the Planning Commission agreed with staff's
recommendation to adopt Option C as the ultimate widening concept for the
project, with Option A as the initial phase. Staff recommended Council Adopt
Option C as the ultimate widening concept for this project; and Adopt Option A as
the initial phase for this project.
Written Communications: Report dated December 5, 2006, by Brian Perry,
Project Manager.
Presentation: Nasser Abbaszadeh, Engineering & Building Director, summarized
the staff report.
Public Comment:
Richard Hill Adams, City resident, congratulated the newly seated Council
Members. He supports plan C, or plan A so that it can be redesigned in the
future. He requested notification of the next City Council meeting on this issue,
including the staff report, for Forster Ranch Road homeowners.
Richard Gardner, Capistrano Beach resident, requested better communication on
projects that affect Capistrano Beach. He requested to be notified of future
Council meetings where this issue will be discussed.
David Solt, City resident, felt that plan F gives a stronger element of protection
for bicycle traffic going down to the beach.
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Erin Kutnick, Transportation Commissioner, indicated the Transportation
Commission supported Plan F because it was more in keeping with the
community.
Council Comments:
Council Members expressed concern that the staff report did not fully explain all
the options being considered; and Option F was not explained, nor diagramed.
Concern was also raised with spending $1.5 million more for Option C when
Option F resulted in the same traffic level of service in 20 years, with less impact
on visual character and $1.5 million savings.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Uso, seconded by Council
Member Hribar and carried unanimously, 5-0, to direct staff to bring this item
back as an administrative item with more detailed information concerning the
various alternatives; and diagrams and explanation for Option F as envisioned by
the Transportation Commission.
9. MILLS ACT CONTRACTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION
OF THE FOLLOWING INVENTORY OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL
LANDMARKS (INCL) PROPERTIES APPROVED AND THE MAYOR
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS: 26711 VERDUGO STREET,
LUPE COMBS HOUSE, APN 121-141-24 (MUKAI); 31712 LOS RIOS STREET,
CLARENCE LOBO HOUSE, APN 121-141-20 (MAZZEI & MUKAI); 31701 LOS
RIOS STREET, RIOSISTANFIELD HOUSE, APN 121-143-04 (DOURAGHI);
31501 LA MATANZA STREET, WALTER CONGDON & C. C. MCCARY
HOUSES; APN 124-203-23 (EWING); 31491 LA CALERA STREET, ROSS
RANCH HOUSE, APN 124-212-16 (ARMITAGE); 31319 ADRES PICO ROAD,
DURNFORDIMARCO FORSTER HOUSE; APN 124-201-24 (JACOB & ZELL);
AND PLANNING STAFF DIRECTED TO PROCESS THE RECORDING OF THE
MILLS ACT CONTRACTS WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER.
(600.30)
10. $100,000 APPROPRIATED FROM CIP NO. 753 (WATER CAPITAL FUND) TO
CIP NO. 767 (WATER REPLACEMENT FUND) TO COVER EXPENDITURES
RELATED TO THE PASEO CRUCERO WATERLINE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT. (330.40)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 10:20 p.m. to convene to the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency meeting and reconvened at 10:21 p.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
G1. PLANNING DIRECTOR
a. RESOLUTION NO. 06-12-05-04 ADOPTED APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE INVENTORY OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL LANDMARKS (IHCL) TO
ADD THREE PROPERTIES IN THE MISSION HILL -MISSION FLATS
NEIGHBORHOODS. (910.40)
Description: In conjunction with the Land Use Code Amendment process for the
Mission Hill -Mission Flats neighborhoods, a survey was conducted to consider
designation of homes on the City's Inventory of Historic and Cultural Landmarks
(IHCL). The Cultural Heritage Commission recommended three of the four
properties that submitted request to have their homes designated. The fourth
property is not recommended due to its incompatibility with a recently
constructed arbor. Staff recommended Council adopt a resolution approving an
amendment to the Inventory of Historic and Cultural Landmarks (INCL) to add
the following properties. 31321 Andres Pico Road, APN 124-201-17 (Albert Pryor
Jr. House); 31341 Andres Pico Road, APH 124-201-13 (Hugo Forster House #2);
and 31440 EI Camino Real, APN 124-202-27 ("Bill" Rosenbaum House); and
direct the City Clerk to process the recording of the resolution with the Orange
County recorder.
Written Communications: Report dated December 5, 2006, by Teri Delcamp,
Historic Preservation Manager.
Presentation: Teri Delcarnp, Historic Preservation Manager, reviewed the staff
recommendation.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor pro tem Soto, seconded by Council
Member Nielsen, and carried unanimously, 5-0, to adopt Resolution No. 06-12-
05-04, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE CITY'S INVENTORY OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL LANDMARKS BY
ADDING CERTAIN STRUCTURES WITHIN THE MISSION HILLS -MISSION
FLATS NEIGHBORHOOD AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 06-10-17-3;"
and direct the City Clerk to process the recording of the resolution with the
Orange County recorder
ORDINANCES - None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS — None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor pro tem Soto requested Council support creation of a subcommittee to study and
suggest improvements for the two City owned lots at the intersection of San Juan Creek
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Road and La Novia. Mayor Allevato appointed Mayor pro tem Soto and Council
Member Uso to the subcommittee.
Mayor Allevato requested Council support to ask staff to propose a quarterly newsletter
to residents that would provide information concerning current and proposed City
projects. Council concurred to direct staff to report back to the Council and provide
options and budget considerations for a quarterly newsletter.
Council Member Nielsen requested the City provide an electronic communication device
to each Council Member to facilitate communication with citizens. Council concurred to
have the City Manager research and report back.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Allevato adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m. to
Tuesday, December 19, 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,
R. MONAHAN, CITY CLERK
: January 2, 2007
ATTEST:
AM ALLEVATO, MAYOR
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