99-0406_CC_Minutes_Regular Meeting093
APRIL 6, 1999
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:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1), the City Council conferred with its
Legal Counsel regarding one matter.
2. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(b)(1), the City Council
conferred with its Legal Counsel regarding the status of Building Industry Legal Defense
Foundation v. City of San Juan Capistrano and one related matter.
RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
MEETINGS UNTIL 7:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California was called
to order by Mayor Greiner at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Pastor Brian Wood, Calvary Chapel of San Juan
Capistrano.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: John Greiner, Mayor
Collene Campbell, Mayor pro tem
Gil Jones, Council Member
Wyatt Hart, Council Member
David M. Swerdlin, Council Member
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: George Scarborough, City Manager; Jennifer Murray, Assistant City Manager;
John Shaw, Interim City Attorney; Cheryl Johnson, City Clerk; Cynthia L. Russell, Administrative
Services Director; William M. Huber, Engineering and Building Director; Thomas Tomlinson,
Planning Director; Amy Amirani, Public Works Director; Lt. Rick Stahr, Orange County Sheriffs
Department; Bonnie Sanchez, Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS -
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Greiner announced there were no actions to report from Closed Session.
A moment of silence was observed for the three American Servicemen captured in Macedonia.
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INTRODUCTION, PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES 730.90
Written Communications:
Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Personnel Manager, advising that Steve Ando, Water
Technician II, Linda Evans, Community Services Manager, and Kristin Olsen, Recreation
Coordinator had reached their 10 -year anniversaries.
Linda Evans and Kristin Olsen were present to receive Certificates commemorating their
years of service to the City.
2. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING (110.10)
Council Member Campbell introduced the following persons in attendance: Joanne
deGuevara, Housing Advisory Committee; Don Tryon and Bill Hardy, Cultural Heritage
Commission; Al Simmons; and Michelle Hart, External Affairs for the Transportation
Corridor Agency.
OFF -AGENDA ITEMS
REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER (,SAN JUAN TASK FORCE) (390.30)
Finding for Consideration of Off Agenda Item:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and
unanimously carried to find that this item was not available prior to publication of the Council
agenda and consideration was necessary at this time.
Approval of Fee Waiver:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and unanimously
carried to approve the request for a waiver of fees for the San Juan Task Force's Annual Forum,
noting that the services provided by the Task Force save the City money and the services are
provided to the entire community.
PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK (610.40)
Finding for Consideration of Off -Agenda Item:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin, and unanimously
carried to find that this item was not available prior to publication of the Council agenda and
consideration was necessary at this time.
Approval of Proclamation:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Jones and unanimously
carried to approve the Proclamation declaring the week of April 11 through April 17, 1999, as
National Boys & Girls Club Week.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY COUNCILICOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT)
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Jones, 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 Jones, Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
The Reading of all Ordinances by title only was approved.
2. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1999, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting
of March 10, 1999, were approved as submitted.
RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF MARCH 11. 1999 (300.30
The List of Demands dated Mach 11, 1999, in the total amount of $743,799.21, was ordered
received and filed.
4. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NOTICE OF COMPLETION AND FINAL
REPORT - SLURRY SEAL OF CITY STREETS 1997-1998 (CALIFORNIA
PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE COMPANY) (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 104 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Director of Engineering and
Building, the following Resolution was adopted declaring the work for the Slurry Seal of
City Streets, 1997-1998 to be complete:
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-4-6-1 COMPLETION OF SLURRY SEAL OF
CITY STREETS, 1997-1998__ _(CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE COMPANY, INC. - 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 SLURRY SEAL OF CITY STREETS, 1997-
1998 (CALIFORNIA PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE COMPANY, INC.)
The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $102,246, and directed the
City Clerk to forward a Notice of Completion to the County Recorder. Staff was authorized
to release the retention in the amount of $10,224.60, thirty-five (35) days after recording the
Notice of Completion.
5. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SERRA JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Engineering and Building Director,
Amendment No. 3 to the SERRA Joint Powers Agreement was approved to provide for
membership of the new South Coast Water District, created by the consolidation of the
Capistrano Beach Water District, the Laguna Beach Water District and the South Coast
Water District.
6. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 003-M CAMINO CAPISTRANO NORTH
REPAIRS (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (600.50)
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Engineering and Building Director,
the following Resolution was adopted authorizing the City Manager to sign Program
Supplement Agreement No. 003-M and to conduct all negotiations relating to Federal
participation in the design costs and reimbursement for emergency repair costs for Camino
Capistrano north of Junipero Serra Road:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4-6-2 APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 003-M, CAMINO CAPISTRANO NORTH REPAIRS
CALTRANS - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 003-M
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FOR CAMINO CAPISTRANO NORTH REPAIRS,
12-ORA-0-SJCP, ER -3683 (003), DAF #KJK-SJC-001-0
Federal funds in the amount of $49,922 will be received to fund design costs, with a required
City match of $6,468. The City will also receive $57,920 to reimburse monies spent for
emergency work. Federal participation in the project will total $107,842.
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7. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1998-99 APPROPRIATION
LIMITATION (,330.20)
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 199, from the Administrative Services Director, the
following Resolution was adopted setting an appropriation limitation for Fiscal Year 1998-99
at $10,348,440:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4-6-3, ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATION
LIMITS - 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING ITS ARTICLE XIIIB APPROPRIATION LIMITATION
(GANN LIMIT) FOR THE 1998-99 FISCAL YEAR
8. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DENYING REZONE 98-5 (THE OLSON
COMPANY 460.20
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the City Attorney, the following
Resolution reflecting the City Council's March 16, 1999, denial of Rezone 98-5 and related
entitlements, was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4-6-4, DENYING REZONE 98-5 WITHOUT
— PREJUDICE (THE OLSON COMPANY - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING REZONE 98-5 AND RELATED LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS
(THE OLSON COMPANY)
9. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO CITY COUNCIL POLICIES 105 CONSENT
CALENDAR AND 208 DISTRIBUTION OF COMMISSION AND BOARD
MINUTES) (610.301
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Assistant City Manager, Council
Policy 105, titled "Consent Calendar" was revised to allow budget amendments less than
25% of the total contract amount to be placed on the Consent Calendar at the discretion of
the City Manager; and, Council Policy 208, titled "Distribution of Commission and
Committee Minutes" was revised to require secretaries of the City's commissions and
committee to distribute both agenda and minutes of their meetings to all other commissions
and committees.
10. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR METER READING SERVICES SAN
DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Administrative Services Director,
a five-year agreement with San Diego Gas and Electric for meter reading services was
approved. The City Manager was authorized to sign the agreement upon approval as to form
by the City Attorney.
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11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CITY STOCKPILE ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY (ORTEGA PROPERTIES) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Engineering and Building Director,
an Agreement with Ortega Properties was approved allowing the City to stockpile dirt on
private property located on the north side of San Juan Creek between the I-5 freeway and 100
feet east of the end of Paseo Tirador. The agreement will be effective for the period ending
December 31, 1999; the City Manager was authorized to approve any future extensions.
12. APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CHRISTMAS TREE FARM ON
THE NORTHWEST OPEN SPACE PROPERTY (BATHGATE RANC"ELTZER
FARMS) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Finance Officer, the License
Agreement with Bathgate Ranch and Peltzer Farms for the use of City -owned Open Space
property location on Camino Capistrano was approved for a 5 -year period. The City
Manager was authorized to sign the agreement upon completion and approval of the
Agreement by the City Attorney.
13. INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO SET ASSESSMENTS FORTHE BELFORD
TERRACE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (TRACT 9382) (345.20
As set forth in the Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Public Works Director, proceedings
were initiated to determine whether there was a majority of support by the property owners
within the District for an increase in the current landscape maintenance assessment, in
accordance with Proposition 218 regulations.
14. RECEIVE AND FILE CASH BALANCES BY FUND FOR JANUARY AND
FEBRUARY, 1999 050
The City Treasurer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the months of January and February,
1999 was ordered received and filed.
The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar:
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY AERIAL
FIREWORKS DISPLAY (ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS INTERNATIONALE
600.30
Written Communications:
Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Community Services Director, recommending a
contract be awarded to Zambelli Fireworks Internationale in the amount of $10,500 for a
manually -fire Fourth of July fireworks display.
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Council Member Swerdlin commended staff for past fireworks displays and recommended
additional funding to increase the number of 4- and 5 -inch shells used in the display.
Award of Contract:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Hart, and
unanimously carried to award the contract for the Fourth of July manually -fired fireworks
display to Zambelli Fireworks Internationale and to allocate an additional $2,500, for a total
contract price of $13,000 for an increase in the number of 4- and 5 -inch shells used in the
display.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING STOPPING RESTRICTIONS
ON EL CAMINO REAL AND SPRING STREET (570.30)
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Engineering and Building Director,
recommending the installation of a "No Stopping Anytime" zone on the east side of
El Camino Real from Spring Street to the Walnut Grove Restaurant Driveway.
(2) Additional Resolution received April 6,1999, establishing a "No Stopping Anytime"
zone and a "No Stopping 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday" zone on the south
side of Spring Street, east of El Camino Real.
The Engineering and Building Director noted that the Mission Church had expressed concern
regarding the loss of parking spaces on EI Camino Real. As a way to regain some parking
spaces to accommodate evening and weekend events at the Mission, staff proposed modified
parking restrictions on Spring Street.
Establishment of No Stopping Zone on El Camino Real and Spring Street:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Campbell that the
following Resolutions be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4-6-5 - ESTABLISHING "NO STOPPING
ANYTIME" ZONE - EAST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL SOUTH OF
SPRING STREET - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
"NO STOPPING ANYTIME" ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF EL
CAMINO REAL SOUTH FROM SPRING STREET
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4-6-6 ESTABLISHING "NO STOPPING"
ZONES - SOUTH SIDE OF SPRING STREET, EAST OF EL CAMINO
REAL - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A "NO
STOPPING ANYTIME" ZONE AND A "NO STOPPING 7:00 A.M. TO
4:00 P.M., MONDAY - FRIDAY" ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
SPRING STREET, EAST OF EL CAMINO REAL
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The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION (480.20)
Proposal:
Second of two required public hearings held for submittal of an application to the State of
California for Community Development Block Grant funds. The funds would be used to
fund the City's housing and community development activities.
Applicant:
City of San Juan Capistrano
Written Communications:
Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Planning Director, describing the application process
and recommending approval of an application for funding in the amount of $500,000.
Lynnette Adolphson, Management Analyst I, made an oral presentation, noting that the
application requested $500,000 for this year's activities. The program consisted of two
components: (1) Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program; and, (2) Child Care
Facilities through the Capistrano Unified School District. Ms. Adolphson discussed the
points staff estimated the application would receive and the points received for inclusion of
local and private leverage.
Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Greiner opened the public hearing, and
there being no response, closed the hearing with the right to re -open at any time.
Approval of Application:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Campbell that the
following Resolution be adopted:
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— RESOLUTION NO. 99-4-6-7, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR 1999
STATE OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN APPLICATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING
FROM THE GENERAL/NATIVE AMERICAN ALLOCATION OF THE
STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND
ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT AND COMMITTING LOCAL
LEVERAGE
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution approved a commitment of staff hours to be used as local leverage for the
administration of the 1999 State of California Community Development Block Grant
Program; authorized the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the 1999
application and subsequent grant contracts; and, approved an application for up to $500,000,
including (1) General Administration [$30,000]; (2) Housing Rehabilitation/Mobile Home
Improvement Program Within Target Areas [$325,750]; (3) Public Services - Capistrano
Adult School Day Care [$100,000]; and, (4) Complementary Activity - Mobile Home
Improvement Program Outside Target Areas [$46,250].
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:25 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment
Agency and the Capistrano Valley Water District, and reconvened at 7:27 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
1. REVIEW OF ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY EQUITY STUDY (540.80)
Written Communications:
Report dated April 6, 1999, from the City Manager, advising that the Equity Study had been
initiated in 1997 in response to some member cities' assertion that they contributed revenue
far in excess of the actual cost of service to their community, thus subsidizing other
communities. The Report provided background information and a recommendation
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regarding the Orange County Fire Authority Equity Study. The Report forwarded charts
indicating a final equity share calculation among the member agencies and an overview of
the equity policy recommendations, as well as the Equity Study itself.
The City Manager made an oral presentation. He reviewed the financial relationships
between the member cities and the Orange County Fire Authority, and described the two
financial structures for Fire Authority members; i.e., Structural Fire Fund Cities and the Cash
Contract Cities. He advised that there were equity issues in both financial structures. He
described the methodology used by the Study to determine costs to serve the member
agencies and advised that the Study had identified San Juan Capistrano as a "neutral" city;
i.e., revenue generated approximately equaled service costs. He described the methodology
the Study had proposed to obtain equity among the member agencies.
1212roval of Conclusions:
it was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and
unanimously carried to direct the City's Fire Authority Board Member, Mayor John Greiner,
to transmit to the Fire authority the following conclusions:
(1) The existing Structure Fire Fund is an appropriate method to fund regional fire
services and should not be modified. Any inequities that exist in the Structural Fire
Fund are the product of Proposition 13 and exist between individual property owners,
not between cities. The Structural Fire Fund creates a stable, dependable and
appropriate method to fund the regional fire service. Like all other services funded
by property tax, it is important that all property tax payers receive the same level of
service and that their tax be based on the value of their property. To base the level
of public safety services they receive on the level of property tax they pay is not
appropriate.
(2) Cash Contract City members should be offered contracts with minimum five-year
terms, not one year. Because of the high cost of Fire Service equipment, facilities
and personnel training, good quality, cost efficient, fire services require long-term
planning and stability.
(3) Negotiations should begin to develop a standard costing methodology to be applied
to all Cash Contract Cities. The goal should be to bring all the Cash Contract Cities
to the standard methodology within the next five years. An assessment of the
financial implications of developing an incremental cost methodology for Cash
Contract Cities should be developed and evaluated by the Board.
(4) The Fire Authority should live within the financial resources generated by the
Structural Fire Fund and the Cash Contract Cities.
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2. APPOINTMENT OF ORTEGA HIGHWAY MITIGATION AD-HOC
COMMITTEE FOR APPROPRIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000
IMPORTATION FUNDS (800.20
Written Communications:
Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Principal Management Analyst, recommending that the
Ortega Highway Mitigation Ad Hoc Committee be re-established to review and make
recommendations on use of the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 importation fees received by the City
for out -of -County waste deposited in the Prima Deshecha landfill. The report further
recommended re -appointing members of the original committee if at least five were still
available and willing to serve.
The City Manager made an oral presentation.
Re -Establishment of Committee:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Jones and
unanimously carried to re-establish the Ortega Highway Mitigation Ad Hoc Committee and
to re -appoint all former members who were willing to serve.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened at 7:52 p.m.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ESTABLISHING
PROCESS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE ANNEXATION OF THE RANCHO
CAPISTRANO MINISTRIES PROPERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY
ADJACENT TO THE NORTHWEST CITY LIMITS (600.30)
Annlicant:
Rancho Capistrano Ministries, Attn Cheryl A. Ellison, Chief Operations Director, 29251
Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano.
Written Communications:
Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Planning Director, forwarding a proposed
Memorandum of Understanding which would provide a framework for consideration of the
annexation of the Rancho Capistrano Ministries property to the City, subject to a land use
plan which is acceptable to both the City and Rancho Capistrano Ministries. If the
entitlements are acceptable to both parties, annexation would take place in an expedited
manner. If annexation is not completed within two years, the Memorandum of
Understanding will terminate. The Report noted that the Rancho Capistrano Ministries,
currently located in unincorporated territory at the City's northwestern boundary, owns 78
acres within the City boundaries formerly known as the `Bathgate Ranch."
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The Planning Director made an oral presentation, noting that Rancho Capistrano Ministries
has recognized that the City is in the process of updating the General Plan and the land use
and circulation issues associated with the property will be evaluated as a part of the process.
Applicant Comments:
Cheryl Ellison, representing the Rancho Capistrano Ministries, expressed appreciation for
the time and effort of City staff and spoke in support of the Rancho Capistrano Ministries'
property being fully -incorporated into the City and the Memorandum of Understanding as
an appropriate first step.
Council Comments:
Council Member Swerdlin questioned whether there could be a public/private agreement on
use of the recreational fields to provide some public benefit. Ms. Ellison indicated that
Rancho Capistrano wished to be a beneficial part of the community and currently Ieased
fields to some of the community soccer teams; however, due to financial constraints, free
usage would have to be considered on an individual basis.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Hart and
unanimously carried to approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding which
established a working process for considering a master plan for all property controlled by
Rancho Capistrano Ministries and possible annexation to the City; and, to authorize the
Mayor's signature.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SELECTION OF PROPOSAL OF SOUTH COAST FARMS FOR THE CONGDON
HOUSE/KINOSHITA FARM PROJECT 600.30
Written Communications:
Report dated April 6, 1999, from the Public Works Director, advising that six proposals had
been received in response to the Request for Proposals for the restoration and redevelopment
of the 30 -acre Joel Congdon House/Kinoshita Farm site. The Report summarized the
proposals and recommended the proposal submitted by South Coast Farms as the preferred
proposal because it maintained the existing farm use.
Amy Amirani, Public Works Director, made an oral presentation, advising that the sub-
committee that had reviewed the proposals had felt that there should be no deviation from
the present farm use and therefore, the proposal submitted by South Coast Farms was the
preferred proposal. Ms. Amirani also advised that the proposal submitted by Mrs. Forbes -
Smith to work with South Coast Farms in developing an agricultural museum and resource
center had been well received by the sub -committee, and the sub -committee had felt it might
be beneficial to negotiate the inclusion of Mrs. Forbes -Smith's program into the South Coast
Farms proposal.
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Council Comments
Council Member Campbell expressed concern that in-depth consideration be given to all
financial aspects of the proposal, indicating she was unwilling to approve what had been
presented. The Public Works Director advised that staff would return to Council following
the negotiation process, at which time Council could choose whether or not to continue.
Council Member Jones clarified that the sub -committee had been pleased with the efforts of
South Coast Farms in making improvements to the property and that the farm use was what
had been envisioned when the property had been made part of the Open Space Bond Issue.
He further indicated there would be negotiations for the lease agreement to address concerns.
Public Comments:
Cathleen Forbes -Smith, 32621 Carreterra Drive, urged Council to consider her proposal for
an agricultural museum at the Congdon House/Kinoshita Farm because of the educational
hands-on opportunities for the children
Selection of South Coast Farms:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Hart and
unanimously carried to select the proposal of South Coast Farms as the preferred proposal
and to authorize staff to initiate lease negotiations.
ORDINANCES - None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Foothill/Eastern Corridor (800.50)
Council Member Campbell noted the time she had saved by using the new Corridor
on her recent trip to Lake Arrowhead.
b. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (SERRA) (1040.60)
Council Member Jones advised that a report of the recent meeting would be provided
to Council.
Library Advisory Board (950.20
Mayor Greiner advised that the San Juan Capistrano library was being painted and
would re -open on Monday, April 12, 1999.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no fixrther business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to the
next regular meeting date of Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
ATTEST:
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