11-0906_CC_Minutes_Regular MeetingMINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION:
Mayor Allevato called the
City of San Juan Capistrano t
Mayor pro tem Kramer led the
gave the invocation. Adie Llo
"My Country`Tis of Thee."
ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
0 order at 6:06 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Pledge of Allegiance, and Council Member Taylor
yd, Capistrano Valley Christian School performed
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Freese, Derek Reeve, John Taylor,
Mayor pro tem Larry Kramer, and Mayor Sam Allevato
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.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES:
• Vector Control meeting.
• Orange County Jobs Now Summit.
• Transportation Corridors Agency meeting.
• Association of California Cities — Orange County Briefing.
• Chrysler Dealer Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
• West Coast Film Festival.
• Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo.
• "Music Under the Stars", hosted by Mission San Juan Capistrano.
• Meeting with Caltrans.
• Announced upcoming 9111 Memorial Ceremony, hosted by the City.
• Upcoming "Creek Cleanup" event.
• Ridge Event—10k/5k Trail run and Mountain Bike Poker Ride
• Announced upcoming workshop hosted by the City for residents and members of the
business community about the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS).
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2011, PROCLAIMED AS
CONSTITUTION WEEK (610.40)
Mayor Allevato proclaimed September 17 through September 23, 2011, as
Constitution Week and presented the proclamation to Ann Sloan Jones,
San Clemente Island Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American
Revolution.
2. PRESENTATION OF SECOND LEGAL OPINION REGARDING A RESPONSE
TO A CITIZEN'S REQUEST FOR A REFUND OF WATER CHARGES RELATED
TO PROPOSITION 218 (1050.20)
Michael G. Colantuono, Attorney at Law, provided a presentation and responded
to questions.
Public Comments:
• Ben Benumof, Attorney at Law representing citizens, provided a presentation
and felt that the purpose of Proposition 218 requires the City to incur an
expense to implement a fee; requested to decrease the rate by 10 percent to
users; and escrow the $1,334,700 for future bonded improvements.
• John Perry, City resident, expressed gratitude to the City Council and City
Manager for a competent and timely second opinion; felt the public has three
options to deal with breech of public trust: (1) seek to negotiate a satisfactory
solution (2) file a lawsuit (3) elect officials the public can trust.
• Clint Worthington, City resident, trusted that a portion of the users' water bill
will go towards the payment of the bond; felt the City has a fiduciary
responsibility to water users to return the money or issue the bond
immediately; explained that the water bond was not issued and the money
collected from users was spent on improvement projects without further
public meetings on the issue; felt there is a brown act violation as a decision
was made on the use of the money without an agendized meeting.
• Jim Reardon, City resident, felt the issue is a matter of trust and money
collected was diverted for another purpose. Felt there is a need to look at
what is morally right.
Council Comments:
• Felt the City is going in the right direction and is hopeful this revenue will
help the deficit; hope current rate will hold and not have to revisit; looking
forward to the recently hired Utility Director starting work.
• Prefers to not litigate the issue; felt the City received a legal opinion by highly
knowledgeable attorney; felt the Management and Operations audit of the
utilities will provide details on the appropriateness of rates; based on the
conclusion of the audit, the Council will be able to make an appropriate
decision to move forward.
• Felt there is a need to be flexible and to take care of the City, the utilities and
the safety of the people.
3. PRESENTATION OF THE TRABUCO CREEK/1-5 FREEWAY FISHWAY
ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENT PROJECT BY SOUTH COAST CHAPTER OF
TROUT UNLIMITED (610.40)
George Sutherland, Trout Unlimited President, provided a PowerPoint
presentation and responded to questions. Wendy Katagi, Camp Dresser and
Mckee, Darren Brownbeck, Supervisory Biologist with NOAA Fishery and Anthony
Spina, NOAA Fishery Supervisor, responded to questions from the City Council.
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Public Comments:
Richard Gardner, Capistrano Beach resident (spoke under Oral
Communications), is a member of trout unlimited and felt the City has shown
that they care about resources and endangered species; requested for the
Council to actively support the program.
Council Comments:
• Concurrence for the City to not be the lead agency; this presentation is just
the beginning of discussion; not willing at this time make any decisions; and
felt there are too many questions remaining.
• Felt it is a great project.
• Concerned with costs associated with the project.
• Felt there is too many loose ends currently with the project but willing to go
forward to find out true costs, responsibilities, etc.
MAYOR PRO TEM KRAMER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
IN ATTENDANCE: Ginny Kerr, Planning Commission; Rob Ferguson, Open
Space, Trails and Equestrian Commission; Steve Behmerwohld, and Ron
Denman, Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Commission; Jan Siegel,
Cultural Heritage Commission; William Bonney, Housing Advisory Committee;
Gerald Muir, Youth Advisory Board and Parks, Recreation and Senior Services
Commission; Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief, Rob Patterson; James
Littlejohn, Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley; and Mary Allen West, San
Juan Seniors.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency
• David Koffs, City resident, expressed gratitude for increased police presence in the
Los Corrales neighborhood; suggested installing speed bumps; and had questions
regarding ground water and wells. Mayor Allevato requested staff to contact him to
answer questions.
• William Dokos, City resident, spoke regarding safety concerns with traffic on
Camino La Ronda.
• Trevor Dale, City resident, spoke regarding safety concerns with traffic on Camino
La Ronda; expressed gratitude with increased police presence in recent weeks;
requested the Mayor to join their group to solve the traffic problems.
Mayor Allevato suggested for the Camino La Ronda traffic issues to be presented to
the Transportation Commission and be agendized to a future City Council meeting.
Mayor pro tem Kramer agrees there are problems and areas for improvement.
• Ian Smith, City resident, spoke regarding potential local emergency situations (i.e.,
high pressure pipelines, tsunamis, earthquakes, etc) and the need for emergency
preparedness; felt the City lacks emergency preparedness as with the Ground
Water Recovery Plant, natural gas line locations, etc.
• Deborah Smith, City resident, spoke regarding the condition of San Juan Creek
Road; the timing of two projects after the road was resurfaced; the amount of sand
and dust caused by the projects; and concerned with the City not providing any
notice to the Homeowners Association regarding projects.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by
Council Member Freese and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items 1
through 7 and 9, 10, 12, and 13 as recommended by staff, with Council Member Council
Member Taylor abstained from consent calendar items 2, 3 and 5.
1. Motion to Read Ordinance by Title Only
2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 28, 2011 (JOINT
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING),
APPROVED.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese, Reeve, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Taylor
3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2011,
APPROVED.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese, Reeve, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Taylor
4. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2011,
APPROVED.
5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WIRE DATED AUGUST 4, 2011, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $274.00; CHECK REGISTER DATED AUGUST 6 TO AUGUST
26, 2011, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,965,319.12; AND PAYROLL
CHECKS DATED AUGUST 19, 2011, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$167,173.56, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30)
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese, Reeve, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Taylor
6. REPORT OF INVESTMENTS — MONTH ENDING JUNE 2011, RECEIVED AND
FILED; AND CITY CLERK DIRECTED TO FORWARD THE REPORT TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEBT AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (350.30)
7. NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS STATUS REPORT — FROM JULY 16,
2011 THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2011, RECEIVED AND FILED (440.10) 5
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8. AGREEMENT FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS
CLUBS OF CAPISTRANO VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,058 FOR
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FORM SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, THROUGH JUNE
30, 2012, APPROVED (600.30)
Public Comments:
• Kim McCarthy, City resident (spoke under Oral Communications), felt that
taxpayers' funds should not be gifted for afterschool programs; asked that
the funds be used to hire an additional enforcement officer; and offer her
services to the Boys and Girls Clubs to help them become independent of
public funds.
• Steve Behmerwohld, City resident, supports the Boys and Girls Clubs as a
proactive measure that helps keep kids out of the streets, stops graffiti, and
would like to see increasing the funds in the future.
Council Comments:
• Supported the Boys and Girls Clubs, but expressed concern with the
expectation that it should be subsidize by the government.
• Stated that safety is the number one concern, felt that the Boys and Girls
Clubs keep children safe and out of trouble; afterschool programs are
outsourced to the Boys and Girls Clubs; therefore, it would not make sense
to reduce these services; and would like to be able to increase the amount in
the future if possible.
• Would like to increase to $100,000 a year in the future, if financially possible.
• Felt that the Boys and Girls Clubs provide outsourcing services for the City,
and have given back to the community by building the Teen Center and the
gymnasium; and felt it was important to take preventative measures to keep
children safe and out of gangs.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Council Member Taylor, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Reeve opposed to
approve an Agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley in the
amount of $78,058 for afterschool programs from September 6, 2011, through
June 30, 2012.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
Reeve
None
9. PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEXTER WILSON
ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,765 FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE 1-5 AND ORTEGA HIGHWAY INTERCHANGE
PIPELINE RELOCATION PROJECT, APPROVED; CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE CHANGES IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 10% OF THE CONTRACT VALUE;
AND UNUSED PORTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 FUNDS TO BE
RETURNED TO THE WATER CAPITAL FUND TOTALING $300,000 (CIP
NO. 11805) (600.30)
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10. MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT NUMBER C-1-2782 WITH ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) TO ENABLE THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER MEASURE M2,
APPROVED (600.50)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-06-01 ADOPTED REMOVING "NO PARKING
ANYTIME" AND ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING 8:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M." ON A
PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF MISSION STREET WEST OF LOBO
STREET (570.30)
Council Member Taylor recused himself and left the Council Chamber due to the
proximity to his residence.
Alan Oswald, Senior Traffic Engineer, responded to questions.
Public Comments:
• Stacey Fitts, City resident, asked the City Council to approve due to limited
parking in the area.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Mayor pro tem Kramer, and carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Taylor recused to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-06-01 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
REMOVING "NO PARKING ANYTIME" AND ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING
8:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M." ON A PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF
MISSION STREET WEST OF LOBO STREET"
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese, Reeve, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
RECUSED:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Taylor
12. FEE WAIVER FOR THE BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR COMMUNITY
OUTREACH EVENT AND TOWN HALL MEETING HOSTED BY
ASSEMBLYWOMAN DIANE HARKEY, APPROVED (390.30)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 11-09-06-02 ADOPTED ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS UPDATING THE EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE DESIGNATIONS"
(700.40)
14. EASEMENT GRANTING UTILITY PURPOSES WITHIN PARCEL NO 7. (RMV
RIDING PARK) OF THE CITY'S EAST OPEN SPACE PROPERTY TO SDG&E,
APPROVED; AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE GRANT
OF EASEMENT (670.50)
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Nasser Abbaszadeh, Public Works Director and Khoon Tan, Associate Engineer,
responded to questions.
Council Comments:
■ Not comfortable with approving just because it was previously agreed
between Rancho Mission Viejo and SDG&E, felt that the City could be
further compensated.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Allevato, seconded by
Council Member Reeve, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Freese opposed to
grant an Easement for utilities purposes within Parcel 7 (RMV Riding park) of the
City's East Open Space property to San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E); and
City Manager authorized to execute the Grant of Easement.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
Reeve, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
Freese
None
15. PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH ADAMS-STREETER CIVIL
ENGINEERS, INC. FOR PRECISE GRADING & DRAINAGE PLANS, SURVEY,
AND WATER QUALITY AND WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC.
(MIG) FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PLANS ADA REVIEW,
AND AN OPINION OF PROBABLE COSTS, APPROVED (DOG PARK) (600.30)
Public Comments:
■ Richard Gardner, Capistrano Beach resident, felt that the City needs to take
into consideration possible creek erosion liability.
Council Comments:
■ Favored a rustic dog park, but expressed concern with lack of information for
the cost of maintenance.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Mayor pro tem Kramer, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Reeve opposed to
approve Personal Services Agreements with Adams -Streeter Civil Engineers,
Inc. for precise grading & drainage plans, survey, and water quality in an amount
not to exceed $30,500; and with Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) for
landscape design development plans ADA review, and an opinion of probable
costs in an amount not to exceed $7,860.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
Freese, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
Reeve
None
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Refer to
Agency Agenda)
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
G1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
a. RESOLUTION 11-09-06-03 ADOPTED UPHOLDING MERCADO EL REY'S
APPEAL AND APPROVING THE TENANT IMPROVEMENT PERMIT FOR THE
CONVENIENCE STORE, THEREBY OVERTURNING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF THE PERMIT (460.10)
Council Member Freese recused herself due to one of the partners having been
a client in the past year.
Mayor Allevato, Mayor pro tem Kramer, Councilmembers Reeve and Taylor
disclosed that they are familiar with the location and have visited the site.
Grant Taylor, Development Services Director, and Nick Taylor, Associate
Planner, responded to questions.
Public Comments:
• Ziad Faroj, Mercado EI Rey (appellant), felt that based on the Municipal
Code they have the right to obtain the permit as the use is not intensified;
clarified they are a convenience store based on the City's definition; owns
another store and logged the store has an average of five customers at one
time during business hours and most are walk-in customers; felt their
convenience store would not cause parking problems; quoted an article by
Robert Longley on the importance of small businesses to the economy; and
provided a handout.
• Gina Austin, Austin Legal Group representing the property owner, explained
that there is not an intensification of use as they are not increasing building
size, or changing the footprint; felt the Planning Commission failed to identify
findings for intensification of use; felt there needs to be an equal application
of zoning ordinance across all properties in that zone in accordance with
Government Code Section 65852.
• Michael Duhs, business property owner, provided photos of the parking lot
and felt there has always been adequate parking in the area; requested the
City Council approve the permit.
• Dan Malcolm, business property owner, requested Council to follow the
professional staff recommendation.
• Ginny Kerr, City resident, supports the approval of the permit and felt there is
not an intensification of use; felt there is a need to be business friendly.
• Terry O'Shea, City business owner, felt there has always been parking
issues in the area; felt the storage structure behind the building should be
removed for additional parking; requested to uphold the Planning
Commission denial.
• Dan Friess, appellant (staff decision), clarified that he supported the use, but
wanted full compliance with the Municipal Code; requested a variance
application be required; and felt the storage structure needs to be removed
to increase parking. Felt it is a "food store," not a convenience store and is
an intensification over the previous thrift store, creating more employees and
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more parking. Stated there is not a zoning or building permit for the storage
structure; requested for the structure to be returned to the originally
approved condition as an open structure; requested Council to deny the
permit.
Rick Friess, City resident, felt the permit is an issue of non -conforming use;
the prior business tenant received a variance that allowed the storage
structure but felt it created a deficiency of parking which then created the
non -conforming use, and felt the structure should be removed.
Council Comments:
• Felt the convenience store will attract more customers than the prior thrift
store tenant but does not believe it would cause intensification. Felt it is non-
conforming use but bound by the Municipal Code definition. Felt it will be a
successful business and should not be punished for it. In favor to uphold the
Mercado EI Rey appeal.
• Felt the proposed business is different than previous thrift store tenant; felt
that it is intensification of a non -conforming use; in support to eliminate the
non -conforming storage structure; and does not support to uphold the
appeal.
• Believes the City does not have the legal right to require the storage
structure to be demolished as it has been previously approved and permitted
and felt the structure is legal non -conforming. Felt there could be problem
with parking.
• Felt there is a need to correct the parking issues; does not see any legal
findings that this is not a legal non -conforming use. In support of staff
recommendation.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Taylor seconded by
Mayor pro tem Kramer, and carried 3-0-1 with Council Member Freese recused
and Council Member Reeve opposed to adopt RESOLUTION 11-09-06-03
entitled "ADOPTED UPHOLDING MERCADO EL REY'S APPEAL AND
APPROVING THE TENANT IMPROVEMENT PERMIT FOR THE
CONVENIENCE STORE, THEREBY OVERTURNING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF THE PERMIT."
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Reeve
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
None
RECUSED:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Freese
b. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT UPDATE FOR THE EAST OPEN SPACE
LEMON GROVE SITE — PARCEL NO. 8 (CIP NO. 11202) — ITEM CONTINUED
TO A FUTURE MEETING (420.10)
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Allevato, seconded by Mayor pro tem Kramer,
and carried 4-0-1, with Council Member Freese absent (stepped out of chamber)
to continue the item.
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ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese (stepped out of chamber)
C. CONSIDERATION OF HISTORIC LOS RIOS STREET CIRCULATION STUDY
CONCEPT PLAN (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS) (MIG, INC.) — ITEM CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING
(590.60)
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Allevato, seconded by Mayor pro tem Kramer,
and carried 4-0-1, with Council Member Freese absent (stepped out of chamber)
to continue the item.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Taylor, Kramer and Mayor Allevato
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Freese (stepped out of chamber)
G2. CITY ATTORNEY
PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RALPH ANDERSEN AND
ASSOCIATES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,920 FOR A
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AUDIT (WATER AND SEWER) FOR THE
UTILITIES ENTERPRISE; AND APPROPRIATION OF $22,460 FROM SEWER
ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS UNASSIGNED FUND, APPROVED (600.30)
Omar Sandoval, City Attorney, provided a staff report and responded to
questions.
Council Action: Moved by Council Member Freese, seconded by
Council Member Taylor, and carried unanimously to approve a Personal Services
Agreement with Ralph Andersen and Associates in an amount not to exceed
$44,920 for a management and operations audit (water and sewer) for the
utilities enterprise; and appropriate $22,460 from the Sewer Enterprise
Operations Unassigned Fund Balance to Account #70-51500-66104, and reduce
the Water Enterprise Operations Fund budget, Account #60-51700-62402 by
$22,460.
G3. CITY MANAGER
a. CONSIDERATION OF "HOLIDAY TOY EXPRESS" CONTRIBUTION TO
METROLINK (150.60)
Council Member Taylor recused himself and stepped out of the Council Chamber
due to the proximity to his residence.
Karen P. Brust, City Manager, provided a staff report and responded to
questions.
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Council Comments:
• Felt it is nice to have, but not necessary. Last year, the Tree Lighting
Ceremony provided several activities and felt the Holiday Train was not
missed. Preference for the money to go towards the fireworks or higher
priorities.
• Felt it would be better to have on a separate night from the Tree Lighting
Ceremony. Felt it would be well invested money for bringing more people
into town. In favor to spend the $2,000 for the event.
• Event is well attended and brings people into downtown. In favor to spend
money on a well -attended event. Preference to seek donations; would be a
great way for business to give back to the community.
• Preference to seek donations.
Council Action: Moved by Mayor pro tem Kramer, seconded by
Council Member Freese, and carried unanimously to direct staff to seek a
donation of $2,000 to pay for the Metrolink "Holiday Toy Express" stop, but fund
the contribution amount if a donation cannot be found.
ORDINANCES: None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS:
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING ORGANIZING A "CLEANUP SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO" EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE "CREEK CLEANUP"
EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 (150.601530.60)
Ziad Mazboudi, Senior Engineer, provided suggestions. Karen P. Brust,
City Manager, suggested that Caltrans be given the appropriate time to address
the issues; and recommended the possibility of approaching the local fast food
chains for assistance.
Council Comments:
■ Would like to implement a volunteer "Cleanup Day" event to beautify the
town by removing trash, especially from the freeway off/on ramps.
■ Expressed concern with liability issues, and felt it was the responsibility of
Caltrans to maintain their off/on ramps.
2. SENTELLE EUBANKS APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE HOUSING
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TERM ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013 (110.20)
Council Action: Moved by Mayor Allevato, seconded by
Council Member Taylor, and carried unanimously to appoint
Sentelle Eubanks to serve on the Housing Advisory Committee, term ending
January 31, 2013.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Allevato adjourned the meeting
at 11:01 p.m. to Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. for
Closed Session and 6:00 p.m. for the public Business Session, in the Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitt=
M IA MO RI TY CLERK
Approved: September 20, 2011
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