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AUGUST 3, 1999
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
CLOSED SESSION 610.85
None
RECESS OF CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
MEETINGS 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 Greiner at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Invocation was given by Omer Sager, The Life Church.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: John Greiner, Mayor
Collene Campbell, Mayor pro tem
Gil Jones, Council Member
David M. Swerdlin, Council Member
ABSENT: Wyatt Hart, Council Member
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; Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director, William M. Huber,
Engineering and Building Director; Al King, Community Services Director; Amy Amirani, Public
Works Director; Lt. Rick Stahr, Orange County Sheriffs Department; and Bonnie Sanchez,
Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES (730.90)
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Personnel Manager, advising that Heidi Ivanoff,
Senior Recreation Leader, had reached 15 years of service; Debbie Evenson,
Secretary, Sandy Garcia, Secretary, and Mike Smith, Water Technician I I had reached
10 years of service.
Ms. Ivanoff, Ms. Evenson, Ms. Garcia and Mr. Smith were present to receive
Certificates recognizing their years of service to the City.
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2. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING (110.10)
Council Member Campbell introduced the following persons in attendance: Bill Hardy
and Don Tryon, Cultural Heritage Commission; Marie Buckner and Joanne de Guevara,
Housing Advisory Committee; Joan Irvine Smith; AI Simmons, Senior Liaison, and June
Simmons, noting that Mr. Simmons had been selected Man of the Year and Joan Hood
had been selected Woman of the Year; and, former Mayor Phillip Schwartze.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY COUNCIUCOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND THE CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS]
1. California_ Heritage Week (610.40)
Joan Irvine Smith presented the Council with a copy of a pamphlet entitled "California's
True Gold" and spoke about the importance of recognizing the value of California's
history. Ms. Irvine Smith noted that the California Pageant event would be held at the
Oaks/Blenheim Riding Park the last week of August, 1999.
2. Noise at Ford Dealership (460.40)
George Yettom, representing the Villa San Juan Mobile Park, advised that noise
emanated from the Ford Dealership adjacent to the park until 4:00 a.m. Staff was
instructed to meet with Mr. Yettom regarding his complaint.
3. Proposed EI Toro Airport (940.30)
Pat Bauer, 9 Plaza Baja del Sal, advised that since the air space over the former Marine
Corps Air Station had been opened to general aviation, there had been an increase in
commercial air traffic over the City. She stated that the City will be impacted by a
commercial airport at EI Toro, and if one is not built there, the City will be impacted by
John Wayne Airport and Long Beach Airport using the air space. Ms. Bauer urged the
City to become more proactive against this issue and urged that residents contact
representatives of the John Wayne airport at 949-252-5185 if flights are sighted over
the City. The City Manager advised that 5th District County SupervisorTom Wilson was
taking the lead on this issue, which also included the use of airspace over the City by
flights from Los Angeles International Airport.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, 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:
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AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdlin, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hart
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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 29, 1999, were approved as
submitted. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1999, were approved with a
correction on Page 6, first sentence under Council Comments, to read ". .
consideration of additional funding for staff to supervise a proposed program ....," as
requested by Council Member Campbell.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS 440.10
The Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Planning Director, advising that four new
development applications had been received since the last Report on June 15, 1999,
was ordered received and filed.
4. APPROVAL OF PLANS SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE
CAMINO CAPISTRANO WIDENING STONEHILL DRIVE TO 1000 FEET
NORTH WESELOH CIP NO. 113 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the plans and specifications for the Camino Capistrano Widening, Stonehill
Drive to 1000 feet north were approved and Staff was authorized to call for bids.
5. APPROVAL OF REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO REBID -
DECOMMISSIONING OF MARBELLA SEWER PUMP STATION
STONERIDGE SEWER PUMP STATIONS AND HILLSIDE TERRACE WATER
BOOSTER STATION CIP NO. 710 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the bids from Miller Brooks Environmental, Inc. and Urbantec Engineers, Inc.,
were rejected; Staff was authorized to rebid the project in the Spring following
consideration of a mid -year budget amendment.
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6. APPROVAL OF REJECTION OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO REBID -
DOWNTOWN LIGHTING PROGRAM PHASE II CIP NO. 118 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the bid from High Light Electric was rejected; Staff was authorized to rebid the
project for construction starting in January, 2000.
7. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 15853 CALLS PERFECTO BUSINESS PARK
LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN TERMINUS OF CALLE PERFECTO
(600.30/420.40)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 15853, Calle
Perfecto Business Park, was approved for recording; the City Engineer and City Clerk
were authorized to execute the Final Map; the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the corresponding
securities; and the City Clerk was directed to forward the Map and Subdivision
Improvement Agreement to the Orange County Recorder's Office for recordation.
8. APPROVAL OF SPEED HUMP INSTALLATION ON CALLE ENTRADERO
BETWEEN ORTEGA HIGHWAY AND CALL B_ELMONTE (590.50)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the speed hump installation on Calle Entradero between Ortega Highway and
Calle Belmonte was approved.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING THE OPEN SPACE GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND PROPERTYTAX RATE FOR FISCALYEAR
1999-2000 (390.80)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Director of Administrative
Services, the following Resolution setting the tax rate of $0.0628 per $100 of assessed
valuation for inclusion on the 1999-2000 tax rolls was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-8-3-1, SETTING AD VALOREM TAX RATE -
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE RAISED BY AD
VALOREM TAXATION IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 FOR DEBT SERVICE AND
REQUESTING THE LEVY OF A TAX IN THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO
The City Clerk was directed to forward a certified copy of the resolution to the Orange
County Auditor/Controller.
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10. APPROVAL OF EXEMPTION FROM FORMAL BID PROCESS - ASPHALT
SUPPLIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 (370.20)
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Public Works Director, the
exemption from the formal bid process for acquisition of asphalt paving materials for
Fiscal Year 1999-2000 was approved.
11. RECEIVE AND FILE INVESTMENTS AS OF QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30,
1999 (350
The City Treasurer's Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending June 30, 1999, was
ordered received and filed.
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING "FAIR COMPETITION AND
TAXPAYER SAVINGS ACT" 630.30
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Assistant City Manager, the
following Resolution supporting changes to State law to allow the State to contract with
private companies for architectural and engineering services, and thereby ensuring local
governments' continuing ability to do the same, was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-8-3-2, SUPPORTING "THE FAIR COMPETITION
AND TAXPAYER SAVINGS ACT" - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING "THE FAIR COMPETITION AND TAXPAYER SAVINGS
ACT" INITIATIVE AND LEGISLATION
13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR FIVE-YEAR AUDIT SERVICES
MORELAND AND ASSOCIATES 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Administrative Services
Director, the Agreement for five-year auditing services with Moreland and Associates
for the period ending June 30, 2004, at a total compensation of $127,900, was
approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PRIVATE SCHOOL LOCATED
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF OSO ROAD AND AVENIDA DE LA VISTA
(REZONE 99-02 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 99-5 AND FLOODPLAIN
PERMIT 99-2)(THE OSO RANCH COMPANY/SADDLEBACK VALLEY
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL) (460.20/410.60/550.10
Proposal:
Consideration of request to establish a private school located at the northeast corner
of Oso Road and Avenida de la Vista. The project site is designated 1.4 - Medium
Density Residential and 2.0 General Open Space on the General Plan Land Use Map.
The 1.4 designation permits the development of a maximum of 5 dwelling units per acre
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and schools. However, the Oso Ranch is zoned Growth Management District and
Planned Development that does not permit development of a private school. Therefore,
the applicant requested a rezone to Planned Development for the entire site, with an
amendment to the Specific Development Plan to allow development of a private school
on the 11.6 -acre portion of the Ranch.
Applicant:
Saddleback Valley Christian School, Bruce Harbin, 2122 N. Broadway, Suite 101, Santa
Ana, CA 92706
Property Owner:
Oso Ranch Company, c/o Myron Smith, P.O. Box 936, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
Written Communications:
1. Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Planning Director, advising that the
applicant proposed establishment of a private school on Oso Road, west of
Camino Capistrano and adjacent to the railroad tracks. The project required a
rezone and approval of a Floodplain Land Use Permit. Analysis of the potential
traffic impacts and proposed mitigation measures, discussion of the proposed
rezone and Floodplain Land Use Permit, a comprehensive description of the
project design and Architectural Control application, as well as public comments
were all included in the report. The applicant proposed a phased development
of an 11.6 -acre portion of the 67 -acre Oso Ranch property to include 10
temporary modular buildings, a looped on-site circulation system, 78 parking
spaces and one polyester -covered instant gym structure. The property owner
had been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding ultimate
location and design of the Trabuco Creek Channel improvements.
2. Memorandum dated August 3,1999, from the Planning Director, setting forth the
modifications requested by the Planning Commission at their July 27, 1999
meeting, including the condition to delete the requirement for installation of a
temporary equestrian trail at this time but retaining the requirement for a
permanent trail, and forwarding a revised Resolution approving the project.
3. Memorandum dated August 2, 1999, from the Planning Director, forwarding an
additional condition of approval to require an evaluation of an interim equestrian
trail alignment on the top of the temporary flood protection improvements and
provide a report on the impacts of the trail within 30 days.
4. Letter dated August 1, 1999, from Ilse Byrnes, requesting that the Council
uphold the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission's recommendation to
require the applicant to install a temporary General Pian Trail at the proposed
private school site.
The concept landscape and grading plans were on display, as well as the Oso Ranch
boundary map, the multi-purpose room floor plans, and exterior elevations.
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-- Sara Pashalides, Consultant Project Manager, made an oral presentation, reviewing the
conceptual landscape plan and noting that the remainder of the Oso Ranch could be
planned once the environmental, traffic and creek alignment issues had been resolved.
Ms. Pashalides stated that the applicant and the owner were working with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers regarding the ultimate plan and alignment of the creek, noting that
the plan would be returned to Council for consideration of a Floodplain Land Use Permit
to assure that the design of the creek channel was consistent with the General Plan
Floodplain Element. The applicant currently proposed an interim protection of the site
and interim facilities while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed their studies.
The creek might ultimately be aligned westward to its more historical alignment, which
would result in additional land available for use by the applicant. A permanent site plan
would be developed at that time, which would require review by the Planning
Commission. Ms. Pashalides stated that there was a five-year limit on the temporary
structures and that by the beginning of the sixth year, all moduiars would be off-site and
the permanent structures would be complete. Ms. Pashalides discussed the traffic
study that had been prepared as part of the EIR and identified some required
improvements. She noted that a General Plan equestrian/recreation trail traversed the
property; the applicant and Planning Commission preferred to delete the interim trail at
this time, since the ultimate alignment of the trail could changed depending on the
ultimate creek alignment. The Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission had
recommended an interim trail be installed.
Thomas Tomlinson, Planning Director, made an oral presentation, stating that staff
supported the Parks, Recreation and Equestrian Commission's recommendation as far
as investigating imposition of a temporary trail during the time additional studies were
being done. He noted that due to the expedited review of this project, Staff had been
unable to evaluate the impact of a 10 -foot interim trail. Mr. Tomlinson noted that a
condition had been added that would allow Staff and the applicant to work together to
determine the impacts and return to the Council with their findings in 30 days.
Applicant's Presentation:
Phillip Schwartze, Consultant, stated that the safety of parents and students at the
railroad crossing was a primary concern and that the proposed five lanes of traffic on
Oso Road, with a provision for stacking on-site, adequately addressed traffic concerns
at the railroad crossing. Mr. Schwartze outlined the need for riprap along the edge of
the creek and stated that within the next four to five years following completion of the
Army Corps of Engineers study the interim riprap could be removed and several acres
of useable property reclaimed; however, he felt that placing the 10 -foot trail in the
proposed location was not feasible or sensible. He suggested the trails continue in the
same place they have always been; i.e., in the creek. He discussed the proposed
conditions regarding off-site improvements and indicated that the true impact of the
condition was unknown and not understood because the information was not available
to them. The Engineering and Building Director clarified that the Traffic Share study
had not been completed so the fair share amounts required for off-site improvements
was unknown.
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Public Hearing:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Greiner opened the Public Hearing
and the following persons responded:
Harold George, 31202 Calle Del Campo, stated that this trail area was the only
way to get under the freeway to access trails on the other side. Mr. George
emphasized this was a multi -use trail and it was difficult to ride mountain bikes
in the sand of the creek bed. Requiring the interim trail at the top of the land
would assure its establishment and availability.
2. Valerie Cryer-Macay, 249 West Canada, San Clemente, stated that she boarded
her horse in San Juan Capistrano and expressed concern about the Planning
Commission's recommendation to delete the interim trail requirement. Dr.
Cryer-Macay urged the Council to require the applicant to provide the temporary
trail.
3. Angela Duzich-Rohde, 31372 Don Juan Avenue, stated that she owned two
condominiums across the street from the proposed school site and noted that
all of her concerns had been adequately addressed by the applicant. Ms.
Duzich-Rohde requested that prior to issuing the certification of occupancy, all
improvements be done, especially signalization at the railroad crossing.
4. Fran Ratcliffe, San Clemente, President of Coral 59, stated that she boarded her
horses at Sycamore Trails and that without this interim trail, there was no ability
to reach the trails on the other side of the freeway. She expressed concern that
once a trail has been deleted, it is gone forever and urged the Council to require
an interim trail.
5. Jill Hanna, 26861 Canyon Crest, member of the Parks, Recreation and
Equestrian Commission, expressed concern about the potential loss of linkage
to other trails and stated that their Commission had made a field trip and had
heard this item twice. Ms. Hanna expressed disappointment with the Planning
Commission's deletion of the trail requirement and urged the Council to require
installation of a multi -use interim trail.
6. Karl Kuhn, 23732 Colima Bay, Dana Point, representing the Fran Joswick
Therapeutic Riding Center, expressed appreciation to the applicant for their
considerations of the impacts of noise, traffic and safety of the handicapped
riders.
There being no further response, Mayor Greiner closed the Hearing with the right to re-
open at any time.
Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Council Member Swerdlin, seconded by Council Member Campbell
that the following Resolution certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration, conditionally
approving Floodplain Permit 99-2, and confirming Planning Commission approval of AC
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99-5, as modified to include the condition regarding a more detailed evaluation of an
interim trail alignment and report to the Council within 30 days on impacts be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-8-3-3, CONFIRMING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL 99-5
AND FLOODPLAIN LAND USE PERMIT 99-2 (OSO _RANCH
COMPANY/SADDLEBACK VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL) - A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO CONFIRMING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING FLOODPLAIN
LAND USE PERMIT 99-2 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
99-5 TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN
TEMPORARY MODULAR STRUCTURES AS AN INTERIM PHASE,
LOCATED ON THE OSO RANCH (OSO RANCH
COMPANY/SADDLEBACK VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdlin, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hart
Introduction of Ordinance:
The 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 Campbell, that the following Ordinance be
introduced:
APPROVING REZONE 99-2 - OSO RANCH CO 1 SADDLEBACK
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REZONE 99-2,
ACHANGE OF DESIGNATION FROM GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTTO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL LOCATED AT
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 121-070-55, AND -57 (OSO RANCH
CO/SADDLEBACK VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdlin, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hart
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RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:17 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency and Capistrano Valley Water District and reconvened at 8:38 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM_ OF UNDERSTANDING (SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION — CLASSIFIED) (730.30)
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1999, from the City Manager, advising that the City had been
negotiating with the San Juan Capistrano City Employees Association to discuss wages,
hours and other terms and conditions of employment with the outcome of the process
constituting the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) for Fiscal Year
1999-2000.
Council Comments:
Council Member Swerdlin stated that he would not vote in support of the M.Q.U.
because the increase in salary was more than the cost of living increase.
Adoption of Resolution:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Campbell, that
the M.O.U. be approved; and that the following Resolution authorizing changes to
Classification and Compensation Plan and Personnel Rules to reflect the approved
M.O.U. be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-8-3-4, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-12-6-5,
THE CITY`S PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN - FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 CLASSIFIED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 94-12-6-5, THE CITY'S PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN (FISCAL YEAR 1999-
2000 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: Council Member Swerdlin
ABSENT: Council Member Hart
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2. APPROVAL OF CANDIDATE FOR DEVELOPER AND LESSEE OF A PUBLIC
GOLF COURSE ON THE GLENDALE FEDERAL SOUTH OPEN SPACE - APN
675-011-27 (ROBINSON GOLF DESIGN) (960.50)
Written Communications:
1. Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Principal Management Analyst, advising
that in March of 1998, the City Council directed Staff to explore the merits of
developing a golf course on the Glendale Federal Public Lands . Eleven firms
responded to a Statement of Qualifications. A golf course consultant, two
Council members and Staff met with each of the qualified five firms and
recommended Robinson Golf Design as the final candidate should the City
decide to pursue a golf course.
2. Letter dated August 2, 1999, from Golf One Group, Inc., stating they felt their
proposal was superior overall and requesting a continuance of the item.
2. Memorandum dated August 3, 1999, from the Principal Management Analyst,
addressing matters raised in a letter from Golf One Group's letter dated
August 2, 1999.
Douglas Dumhart, Principal Management Analyst, made an oral presentation stating
that Robinson Golf Design's proposal had addressed all the sensitive issues that were
key items to the City; they had been selected based on their experience and design
background. In addition, the City's financial consultant felt Robinson Golf Design had
the best handle on costs for entitlements and development. He addressed the letter
received from Golf One Group, Inc., noting that the City had evaluated the proposals
based on qualifications and experience, understanding and approach, credibility of
projection, financial capability and economic return to the City. The City's consultants
concluded that Golf One course layout failed to reflect a sound understanding of the
property's characteristics and the course was unplayable as submitted; their proforma
appeared to be understated across the board; they underestimated the amount of
grading needed to create a playable course in this location, resulting in a credibility gap
in the revenue potential contained in the proforma. He stated that it was apparent that
the challenges required a party with a strong understanding of the community
sensitivities, design background and land use issues; noting there were no revenues to
consider until the concept had passed the scrutiny of the community.
Public Comments:
1. Robert Mickelson, P. O. Box 932, Orange, California 92856, stated that the letter
presented by Golf One Group identified their concerns; and, they had requested
the continuance to given them more opportunity to present more of their abilities
to the Council. He indicated they had a good record negotiating with
communities to obtain a successful project.
2. Timothy Block, Golf One Group, Inc., 2123 Via Teca, San Clemente, stated that
he did not feel that his firm had been fairly judged, noting that their return to the
City was superior, which he felt was the primary goal stated in the Request for
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Qualifications. He stated he had not known it was a design contest and
requested the continuance in order to level the playing field.
3. Ted Robinson, Jr., Robinson Golf Design, Inc., 30131 Town Center Drive, Suite
268, Laguna Niguel, provided a review of past and current projects. He
indicated their skepticism in completing the site; however, they had found that
the project would be feasible and economically viable.
Council Comments:
Council Member Campbell advised she had been on the committee to select the
candidate and indicated her tremendous concern regarding ridgeline preservation and
her need to know the golf course could be without impacting the ridgeline. She stated
that Robinson Golf Design had been selected because of their experience and expertise
and because they were stronger on the Request for Proposals than any of the other
proposers.
Council Member Swerdlin asked Mr. Block of Golf One Group about the difference in
their estimated grading versus the Robinson Golf Design estimate and how that would
affect the return to the City. Mr. Block responded that the cost to build the golf course
had no affect on return to the City. If there was a miscalculation on their part only Golf
One would suffer. Council Member Swerdlin indicated that return to the City was
important to him and he would like a better analysis of what the City was really dealing
with and an additional 30 days for an analysis and cost comparison to make sure the
City was picking the best golf designer for the best return to the City. He moved for
continuance of the item; the motion died due to lack of a second.
Selection of Final Candidate:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Campbell and
unanimously carried to select Robinson Golf Design as the final candidate for developer
and lessee for a potential golf course; and, to direct Staff and the candidate to meet with
adjacent neighborhoods prior to any City Council deliberations regarding the potential
golf course.
3. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT BETWEEN CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CAPISTRANO
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ON BEHALF OF THE PACIFIC POINT PROJECT SUNCAL COMPANIES
60( 0.50)
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Administrative Services Director, advising that
the Capistrano Unified School District had requested that the City and Water District
enter into a Community Facilities District with the School District. The Community
Facilities District would use public financing for the acquisition of the school site on
Camino Las Ramblas, construction of the Kinoshita Elementary School and also fund
construction of certain major City and Water District facilities required for the Pacific
Point development.
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Continuation of Consideration of Agreement:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Jones and
unanimously carried to continue consideration of the Joint Community Facilities
Agreement between the City of San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Valley Water District
and the Capistrano Unified School District to the August 17, 1999 City Council meeting.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
AND AUTHORIZATION TOAPPLYTO STATE WATER RESOURCES BOARD
1050.60
Written Communications:
Report dated August 3, 1999, from the Planning Director, advising that consideration
of this item to the August 17, 1999 City Council meeting was requested in order to allow
time for additional research, consideration and comment on the last minute comments
that were received.
Continuation of Consideration of Approval:
it was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin
and unanimously carried to continue consideration of approval of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Capistrano Valley Water District and authorization to apply to the
State Water Resources Board to the August 17, 1999, City Council meeting.
ORDINANCES
None
COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Foothill Eastern and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridors (800.50)
Council Member Campbell expressed appreciation to the Engineering and
Building Director for his efforts to date regarding the Ortega Highway widening
at the northbound freeway ramps. There was a Council consensus to give
authorization to the Engineering and Building Director to contact CalTrans in
order to express the City's concerns regarding delays in the project.
b. Orange County Fire Authority (540.80
Mayor Greiner noted that a preliminary vote had been taken regarding the equity
issue with the final vote scheduled in November, 1999. Mayor Greiner noted
that his vote in opposition was based on the view that the proposed solution was
not equitable and created more equity problems. Mayor Greiner stated that he
would prepare a paper explaining his vote.
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C. Library Advisory Board (950.20)
Mayor Greiner noted ongoing efforts to retain the regional status of the San Juan
Capistrano library.
d. Joint Powers Insurance Authority (170.30)
Council Member Swerdlin noted that the annual meeting had been held and that
he had been re-elected to the Executive Board for another two-year term.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY COUNCIL COMPATIBILITY (610.25)
Council Member Campbell indicated her appreciation for the behavior of this City's City
Council and community, noting that San Juan Capistrano was well-known for its
compatibility.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, August 17, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
NC
JJJJIPZWiO;�' CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
JOHN GREINER, MAYOR
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