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APRIL 3, 2001
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)
Council met in a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., for the following purposes, as authorized by
statute:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c), the City Council conducted a
closed session with its legal counsel regarding one matter.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the City Council conducted a
closed session to confer with its real property negotiator (City Manager)
regarding the potential lease of property located at APN 664-172-01. The
potential lessee is Freddie Love.
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the City Council conducted a
dosed session to conduct an evaluation of the performance of the City Manager.
RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.M. BUSINESS SESSION
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, was
called to order by Mayor Hart at 7:05 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor Corey Melia, Ocean Hills
Community Church.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Wyatt Hart, Mayor
David M. Swerdlin, Mayor pro tem
Diane Bathgate, Council Member
John S. Gelff, Council Member
John Greiner, Council Member
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, City Manager; Jennifer Murray, Assistant City
Manager; Doug Holland, Guest City Attorney; Dawn Schanderl, Acting City Clerk; Cynthia L.
Russell, Administrative Services Director; William M. Huber, Engineering and Building
Director; Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director; Amy Amirani, Public Works Director; At
King, Community Services Director; Lt. Rick Stahr, Orange County Sheriff's Department;
and Jennifer Carlin, Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND CAPISTRANO
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
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INTRODUCTIONS PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF MAYOR'S AWARD — COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADER OF
THE YEAR TO COL. JIM WILLIAMS, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO (610.40)
Col. Jim Williams was recognized for his contributions to the community and was
presented the Mayor's Award for 2001 Community Service Leader of the Year.
2. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING (110.10)
Mayor pro tem Swerdlin introduced the following persons in attendance: Joanne de
Guevara and Marie Buckner, Housing Advisory Committee; Don Tryon, Cultural
Heritage Committee; Joe Soto, Water Advisory Commission; Ken Friess, former
Mayor and Battalion Chief Steve Whitaker, Orange County Fire Authority.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY COUNCIUCOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYMATER DISTRICT)
1. R.V. Parking (570.20) — David Faultersack, 29312 Applewood Court, and Ann Cryan,
29301 Applewood Court, stated RV parking on public streets is a problem in Village
San Juan.
2. Noise Mitigation (820.20) — John Zelko, 31972 Via La Plata, Laguna Niguel,
requested his home, located at 27583 Starrise Lane, be re -monitored due to noise
impact from Ortega Highway.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Greiner and seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, that
the staff recommendations be accepted for the following items listed on the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bathgate, Greiner, Swerdlin, Gelff and
Mayor Hart •
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
The reading of all Ordinances by title only was approved.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 6.2001
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 6, 2001 were approved as submitted.
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3. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF MARCH 8. 2001 (300.30)
The List of Demands dated March 8, 2001, in the total amount of $483,654.63, was
ordered received and fled. Council Member Bathgate abstained.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE INVESTMENTS MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2001
350.30
The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of February 28, 2001, was ordered
received and filed.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT - CITY STREET REPAIRS, 2000-2001 (ALL
AMERICAN ASPHALT) (CIP NO. 103. 104. 119. AND 121) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated April 3, 2001, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the contract was awarded to All American Asphalt for City Street Repairs
FY 2000-2001 in the amount of $444,961.25.
6. APPROVE PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE WELL SITE NO.5 REHABILITATION AND IRON AND
MANGANESE REMOVAL SYSTEM (CIP NO. 7641 (CAMP DRESSER AND
MCKEE INC.) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated April 3, 2001, from the Public Works Director,
the agreement for design services was awarded to Camp Dresser & McKee
Inc. in the amount of $85,524.
7. APPROVE PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ACU CANYON
PARK TURF REHABILITATION (THE SOTO. COMPANY) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated April 3, 2001 from the Public Works Director, the
agreement for the Acu Canyon Park Turf Rehabilitation was awarded to The Soto
Company in the amount of $58,200.
8. APPROVE RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE WHITE PAPER PREPARED BY THE
SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
REGARDING THE ENERGY CRISIS (1010.60)
As set forth in the Report dated April 3, 2001 from the Community Liaison, the
following Resolution supporting the White Paper prepared by South Orange County
Regional Chambers of Commerce regarding the Energy Crisis was approved:
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-4-3-1. SUPPORT OF SOUTH _ COUNTY REGIONAL
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE WHITE PAPER REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CRISIS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, TO BE A SIGNATORY TO THE WHITE
PAPER PREPARED BY THE SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBERS
OF COMMERCE ENDORSING THE KEY SOLUTION -BASED OUTCOMES TO BE
CONSIDERED DURING THE PUBLIC POLICY AND REGULATORY
DISCUSSIONS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN REGARDS TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY CRISIS
9. APPROVE AWARD OF BIDS — FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 FOR PURCHASE OF
CITY VEHICLES 1320. 3Q 4
As set forth in the Report dated April 3, 2001, from the Public Works Director, bids
were accepted as for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Purchase of City Vehicles and awarded
to Wesseloh Chevrolet, in the amount of $201,687.09 and to National City Ford in
the amount of $69,205.70.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:30 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency and the Capistrano Valley Water District, and reconvened at 7:35
p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
1. INITIATION OF A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY FOR AN AREA OF
UNINCORPORATED ORANGE COUNTY EAST OF THE CITY i 620.60 )
Written Communication:
Report dated April 3, 2001, from the Planning Director, recommending approval of
the initiation of a sphere of influence study for an area of unincorporated Orange
County, east of the City.
Director Thomas Tomlinson gave a brief oral report.
Aonroval of Initiation of Sphere of Influence Study:
It was moved by Council Member Greiner, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin,
and unanimously carried for staff to solicit and select a consultant to prepare a
Sphere of Influence Study. The City Manager is authorized to execute the
agreement; and funds in the amount of $25,000 to be transferred from the General
Fund Reserves.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Bathgate, Greiner, Swerdlin, Gelff and
Mayor Hart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES
1. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO TITLE 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADDING SUBSECTION 9-3.603(E)(15) ENTITLED ARCHITECTURAL BANNERS
(ADOPTION) (420.30)
Written Communications:
Report dated April 3, 2001, from the Acting City Clerk, advising that the Ordinance
had been introduced at the meeting of March 20, 2001, and was scheduled for
adoption.
Adoption_of_ Ordinance:
The Acting City Clerk read the title of the Ordinance next in order. Further reading of
all Ordinances had been waived earlier in the meeting. It was moved by Council
Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Greiner, that the following
Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 855 REGULATING ARCHITECTURAL BANNERS - AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 9, ADDING SUBSECTION 9-3.603(E)(15) ENTITLED
"ARCHITECTURAL BANNERS" AND APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bathgate, Greiner, Swerdlin, Gelff
and Mayor Hart
NOES: None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
DESIGNATION OF TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO MEET WITH SCHOOL
DISTRICT REGARDING SCHOOL SITING ISSUES 15.10 )
Written Communications:
Report dated April 3, 2001, from the Assistant City Manager, requesting the City
Council designate an additional Council representative to join Council Member
Bathgate as the City's delegation to meet with School District Board
Representatives.
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Designate two City Council Members to Meet with School District:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Gelff and
unanimously carried that Council Member Greiner be appointed to join Council
Member Bathgate as the City's delegation to meet with School District Board
representatives.
2. SELECT WALL OF RECOGNITION SUBCOMMITTEE (610.60)
Written Communication:
Report dated April 3, 2001, from the Community Liaison, requesting City Council
designate two members to serve as the subcommittee for reviewing nominations.
Selection of Wall of Recognition Subcommittee:
It was unanimously carried that Council Members Swerdlin and Gelff serve as the
subcommittee for reviewing nominations.
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Foothill/Eastern Corridor (800.50)
Council Member Swerdlin will attend next meeting as an alternate.
b. San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (800.50)
Council Member Swerdlin noted increased use of rider ship.
C. Library Advisory Board (950.20
Next meeting scheduled for April 12, 2001
d. Orange County Vector Control District _(560.50)
Council Member Bathgate will attend April 10, 2001 meeting as an alternate.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. Swallows Day Parade
Council Member Greiner commended the Fiesta Association and Sheriff's
Department for the excellent job performed on Swallows Day.
2. Shuttle Service — Swallows Day Parade
Mayor Hart congratulated Community Services Director Al King on the success of
the shuttle service.
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3. Dedication of Council Meeting
Council Member Swerdlin dedicated the meeting in the memory of Steve Apodaca,
former Mayor of San Clemente.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00
p.m. to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
WYATT J 4 MAYOR .s
Respectfully submitted,
DAWN SCH DERL, ACTING CITY CLERK
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