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OCTOBER 19, 1999
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA
CLOSED SESSION (610.85)- None
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 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; William M. Huber,
Engineering and Building Director; Al King, Community Services Director; Bill Ramsey,
Principal Planner; Lt. Rick Stahr, Orange County Sheriffs Department; Bonnie Sanchez,
Recording Secretary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS - None
INTRODUCTION, PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AT MEETING_ (110.10)
Council Member Campbell introduced the following persons in attendance: Ed Johnson,
William Pichler and Michael Eggers, Planning Commission; Marie Buckner, Jessica
Dean and Joanne deGuevara, Housing Advisory Committee; Bill Hardy, Jan Siegel and
Don Tryon, Cultural Heritage Commission; and, Al and June Simmons. Council
Member Campbell advised that Joanne deGuevara had been honored as the
Associated Senior Action Program Volunteer of the Year.
Designation of Seats:
As suggested by Council Member Jones, there was a consensus of Council to
designate and prepare plaques for two seats in the Council Chamber for Al and June
Simmons.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(CITY COUNCIUCOMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) - None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Hart, 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 Jones, Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and
Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY
The Reading of all Ordinances by title only was approved.
2. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21,_1999
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 21, 1999, were approved as
submitted.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE WARRANTS OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 (300.3D)
The List of Demands dated September 23, 1999, in the total amount of $1,112,312.37,
was ordered received and filed.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE CASH BALANCES BY FUND FOR AUGUST, 1999 330.50
The City Treasurer's Report of Cash Fund Balances for the month of August, 1999 was
ordered received and fled.
5. RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATIONS 440.101
The Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Planning Director, advising that one new
application had been received since the last Report on September 21, 1999, was
ordered received and filed.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT - CAMINO CAPISTRANO WIDENING STONEHILL
DRIVE TO 1,000 FEET NORTH (PROPOSED WESELOH DEALERSHIP) (CIP
NO. 113) (GMC ENGINEERING 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the contract for the Camino Capistrano Widening project from Stonehill Drive
to 1,000 feet north, was awarded to the low responsible bidder, GMC Engineering, it
the amount of $605,713.19. All other bids were rejected.
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7. AWARD OF BID - PURCHASE OF PLANT SEEDS FOR SAN JUAN CREEK
MITIGATION PROJECT S&S SEEDS 370.20
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, purchase of plant seeds from S & S Seeds for the San Juan Creek Mitigation
Project, was approved in the amount of $12,311.48, in order to comply with the Army
Corps of Engineers mitigation requirements for restoration of the habitat. San Juan
Creek suffered significant damage and erosion during the winter of 1995 and the City
began clearing the center portion of the Creek to avoid further damage to public facilities
and private property. The Army Corps of Engineers had halted the City and
subsequently issued an order to restore the Creek.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY'S MEMBERSHIP IN
THE EL TORO REUSE PLANNING AUTHORITY ASSOCIATE MEMBER
PROGRAM (940.30)
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Assistant City Manager, the
following Resolution was adopted affirming the City's desire to participate in the EI Toro
Reuse Planning Authority as an Associate Member at a membership cost of $500:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-10-19-1, ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP -ELTORO
REUSE PLANNING AUTHORITY - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE EL TORO REUSE
PLANNING AUTHORITY
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
99-1 - EL CAMINO REAL NORTH AND SOUTH 345.50
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the following Resolution was adopted setting a public hearing for the meeting
of November 16, 1999, to consider formation of Underground Utility District 99-1 for
undergrounding of utilities on EI Camino Real, Spring Street, Yorba Street and Forster
Street:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-10-19-2 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
99-1 - SETTING PUBLIC HEARING - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC
NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE REQUIRES THE
FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 99-1
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10. RESOLUTION, NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND FINAL REPORT -
DOWNTOWN LIGHTING PROGRAM PHASE I CIP NO. 118 COMPUTER
SERVICE COMPANY) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Director of Engineering and
Building, the following Resolution was adopted declaring the work for Phase I of the
Downtown Lighting Program to be complete:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-10-19-4. COMPLETION OF DOWNTOWN
LIGHTING PROGRAM, PHASE I (COMPUTER SERVICE COMPANY) -
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
DOWNTOWN LIGHTING PROGRAM, PHASE I (COMPUTER SERVICE
COMPANY)
The Resolution accepted the work as complete in the amount of $128,281.18, 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 $12,828.12, thirty-five (35) days
after recording the Notice of Completion.
11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE EXISTING CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE FOR ONE YEAR (CO_XCOM, INC.) (600.30)
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Administrative Services
Director, the Agreement with Coxcom, Inc., extending the existing cable television
franchise for one year subject to certain terms and conditions was approved, extending
the term of the agreement to October 18, 2000. Staff was directed to begin joint
negotiations with the surrounding cities served by Cox Communications for a new long-
term contract.
12. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALL FOR BIDS - SAN
JUAN CREEK MITIGATION PROJECT (CIP 729) 600.30
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the pians, specifications and call for bids to enhance a total area of 13.36
acres of the San Juan Creek biological habitat from the easterly side of Interstate 5
upstream to a distance of approximately 4,500 feet beyond the La Novia Bridge, were
approved. San Juan Creek suffered significant damage and erosion during the winter
of 1995 and the City began clearing the center portion of the Creek to avoid further
damage to public facilities and private property. The Army Corps of Engineers had
halted the City and subsequently issued an order to restore the Creek.
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13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE _OFFER
FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD AND
TRABUCO CREEK/ROSENBAUM ROAD (TENTATIVE TRACT 15771/OLSON)
67( 0.50)
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Engineering and Building
Director, the following Resolution was adopted accepting the easement for street and
highway purposes previously offered as an Irrevocable Offer:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-10-19-5, FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT
DEDICATION - IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO CONVEY AN EASEMENT
FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES, TRABUCO
CREEKIROSENBAUM ROAD EAST OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD
(VILLAGE CENTER IITHE OLSON COMPANY) - A RESOLUTION OF
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A PREVIOUSLY OFFERED IRREVOCABLE
OFFER OF DEDICATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND
HIGHWAY PURPOSES, REALIGNED TRABUCO
CREEKIROSENBAUM ROAD AT RANCHO VIEJO ROAD - TRACT
15771, ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 650-071-52 AND -53 (VILLAGE
CENTER IITHE OLSON COMPANY)
The City Clerk was directed to forward the Resolution to the Orange County Recorder.
14. AWARD OF BID - PENTIUM WORKSTATIONS (WORLDNET COMPUTERS)
370.30
As set forth in the Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Administrative Services
Director, the bid for purchase of 20 Pentium workstations was awarded to WorldNet
Computers in the amount of $25,385.90.
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member
Jones due to a potential conflict of interest:
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMUNITY GARDENS
PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM 570.70
Written Communications:
Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Community Services Director, advising that
parking problems had occurred at the Community Gardens parking lot and forwarding
a Resolution establishing a Community Gardens Parking Permit Program and setting
an annual parking permit fee of $5.00.
Linda Evans, Community Services Manager, gave an oral presentation.
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Approval of Parking Permit Program:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, and seconded by Council Member Swerdlin that
the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-10-19-3, ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY
GARDENS PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM AND SETTING PERMIT
FEE - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY
GARDENS PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM AND SETTING THE FEE
FOR THE COMMUNITY GARDENS PARKING PERMITS
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member Jones
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPROVAL OF RED SIGNAL CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM AND
AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF ENFORCEMENT
CAMERAS (TRAFFIC SAFETY SYSTEMS) (600_30
Proposal:
Consideration of the installation of red signal cameras at six major intersections in the
City as a means to help reduce red signal violations and related accidents. This
Hearing was continued from the meeting of September 21, 1999.
Applicant:
City of San Juan Capistrano
Written Communications:
(1) Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Engineering and Building Director,
addressing the City Council's concerns regarding staffing to monitor the
cameras; the collision avoidance system; and, deferral of implementation.
William Huber, Director of Engineering and Building, made an oral presentation,
advising revenue generated from the system would pay for officers to monitor the
cameras. He indicated that the agreement required installation of the collision
avoidance system as soon as it became available, which was anticipated in January or
February of 2000. He advised that the experience of cities that had implemented red
light cameras had been positive and recommended approval of the installation.
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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:
(1) Red Rawlings, 31192 Via Sonora, spoke in support of the proposal.
(2) Angela Duzich-Rohde, 31372 Don Juan Avenue, spoke in support of the
proposal.
(3) Lon Uso, 31302 Via Las Palmas, stated that he was against this system and felt
it would be a hidden tax on residents and visitors to the City. Mr. Uso felt the
cost of the system might be excessive compared to its benefit, and encouraged
researching and using more traditional solutions to the running of red lights.
(4) Bill Hardy, 26523 Calle Lorenzo, spoke in support of the proposal.
(5) Edith Banning, 26466 Calle Rio Vista, spoke in support of the proposal and
requested consideration be given to installing a camera at Del Obispo and Alipaz
Street.
There being no further response, the Hearing was declared closed with the right to re-
open at any time.
Council Comments:
Council Member Campbell stated that she would support the program, noting that her
questions and concerns had been answered and that the system could free time for
officers to respond to other types of calls.
Council Member Hart stated that his concerns had been adequately addressed. He
asked that a status report regarding viability of the intersections and staffing levels be
generated every two months during implementation, and a formal report with
recommendations be prepared within 6 months of implementation. Council Member
Jones expressed concern that the collision avoidance device was not yet ready but he
stated that he would support the program. He noted that a number of citizens had
requested his support of this program.
Council Member Swerdlin stated that he also received a lot of constituent feedback in
favor of this program. He asked that Caltrans be contacted regarding installation of red
signal cameras at the Ortega Highway freeway ramps. He further requested a
breakdown of violations of residents versus visitors in the bi-monthly status report.
Approval of Program:
It was moved by Council Member Campbell, seconded by Council Member Hart and
unanimously carried that the installation of automated red signal cameras be approved;
and, that the agreement with Traffic Safety Systems, Inc., for installation and operation
of red signal enforcement cameras be approved. Staff was directed to prepare status
reports every two months during the implementation period addressing staffing levels
and providing a breakdown with the number of residents receiving tickets versus
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visitors. Staff was directed to request that Caltrans consider initiating cameras at the
Ortega Highway/1-5 ramps. A formal report is to be presented to the Council within six
months of the program's implementation.
2. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE LOS
RIOS SPECIFIC PLAN (AUGUST 4. 1998 CITY COUNCIL DRAFT, SPECIFIC
PLAN 78-1) (400.40
Stating a conflict of interest due to the possible financial impacts of this item to his
business/residence, Council Member Jones left the dais.
Proposal:
Hearing held to consider a comprehensive update of the Los Rios Specific Plan. The
Los Rios Ad Hoc Committee completed draft amendments which were accepted by the
City Council on August 4, 1998 as the public review draft. The Los Rios Planning Area
contains approximately 35 acres and is designated "Special Study Area" in the General
Plan and "Specific Plan" on the Official Zoning Map. The Planning Area is also located
within Community Redevelopment Agency limits.
Written Communications:
Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Planning Director, forwarding the
recommendations of the Commissions. The Report identified and analyzed the main
issues, which included identification and mitigation of potentially significant cultural
resource impacts and establishment of appropriate land use, circulation, housing, and
design policies which will protect the integrity of the Los Rios National Register Historic
District.
Exhibits depicting the circulation alternatives were on display. William Ramsey,
Principal Planner, made an oral presentation advising that the process of reviewing the
draft amendments had taken 18 months. He advised that consideration had been given
to 5 circulation alternatives and Alternative C1 had been recommended. That alternative
would expand the pedestrian plaza into the pedestrian right -or -way to create a purely
pedestrian -oriented area and break Los Rios Street into 2 segments. Hammer -head
turn-arounds would be installed to maintain access, particularly to the O'Neill Museum
and the Rios Adobe. He advised that the draft amendments from the ad-hoc committee
had included a mixed use concept in the park area; that use had not survived the public
process. The Planning Commission had recommended that the area designated and
zoned "Park" be designated community passive park and the portion now occupied by
the RV Storage lot be designated "Special Study" area.
Public Hearing.:
Notice having been given as required by law, Mayor Greiner opened the Public Hearing
and the following persons responded:
(1) Sheree Ito, 31825 Los Rios Street, stated that she was frustrated and dismayed
with the Planning Commission's decision to endorse Circulation Alternative C1.
She stated that the traffic problems on Los Rios Street had been generated by
the City allowing establishment of four businesses without designated employee
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-- or visitor parking. The businesses generated increased pedestrian traffic, which
added to the pedestrian traffic problems already experienced due to use of the
street by residents of the Capistrano Villas. Ms. Ito stated that residents of Los
Rios had asked for relief from traffic and pedestrian circulation problems; that
the Los Rios residents did not want their streets or access reconfigured. She
urged the City to redirect the Capistrano Villas pedestrian traffic to Paseo
Adelanto or Camino Capistrano so they would access Los Rios in the same
manner as every one else, stating that pedestrians seemed to feel cars did not
belong on the streets. Ms. Ito asked for speed in building a parking facility,
suggesting that for pedestrian convenience, it could be located on a portion of
the current RV storage lot and; further, consideration should be given to
establishing the parking lot as a pay facility. Ms. Ito discussed problems with
illegal drop-offs and pick-ups of train users and urged that Code Enforcement be
increased. Ms. Ito requested support of Circulation Alternative 5 without Street
"B," stating that all other alternatives negative impacted both their property and
the Los Rios District. Ms. Ito stated that the Ito family did not give the City any
permission to restrict any portion of their property. She indicated there was a
verbal and written agreement with the City for development of the southerly
portion of their property as Street A, and the agreement had affected their use
of their property. She felt that since Street A was no longer under consideration,
their consideration of the City for that past two decades deserved like
consideration. She advised that the Ito family would fight Circulation Alternative
C1 if necessary and recounted her dismay that throughout the public review
_._ process the Commissions had listened to the residents and voted in favor of
Alternative 5; at the last moment the Planning Commission had supported
Circulation Alternative C1. She discussed potential traffic problems that would
develop if Alternative C1 were implemented and further indicated that the
expanded pedestrian plaza would maim the historical integrity of the District.
(2) Don Tryon, 27539 Paseo Mimosa, spoke as a member of the Historical Society,
noting that they endorsed the parking lot with access from Paseo Adelanto;
concurred with the deletion of Streets "A and "B;" concurred with Ms. Ito that
pedestrians should be re-routed to Paseo Adelanto for safety reasons; spoke in
support of retaining the access to the rear of the Historical Society property; and,
stated that Los Rios is listed on the National Register of Historic Streets and its
integrity would be lost if the proposed pedestrian plaza were implemented. Mr.
Tryon asked that the Council maintain Los Rios as a viable historical street and
suggested it be designated one-way going south, be restricted to residents,
business owners and their commercial vendors; and, tourists be directed to a
parking lot.
(3) Jeff Vasquez, 31891 Los Rios Street, stated that he supported Alternative C-1
and noted that the danger occurred between cars traveling south to Del Obispo
and residents pulling out of their driveways. Mr. Vasquez stated that an
exception should be made to Alternative C-1 to delete the restriction on left turns
from Los Rios Street to Del Obispo Street.
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(4) Millie Jones, 31791 Los Rios Street, stated that the Jones Mini Farm was in its
20th year of business. She received clarification regarding the proposed turn-
around on the southern segment of Los Rios Street. She indicated there was
no agreement with the O'Neill Museum for use of the Jones' portion of River
Street. She supported Circulation Alternative C1, stating access could then be
at the rear of their property. She suggested that bollards could be placed at the
beginning of the Museum with access via the back and parking in the front. The
turn -around would create a dangerous situation, especially in view of the amount
of pedestrian traffic and would cause additional liability concerns they did not
want to incur. She urged that safety be kept in mind.
(5) Cathy Sandhouse, 31901 Los Rios Street, expressed concern with Alternative
C-1 and the proposed hammerhead turn -around, which she felt would cause
pedestrian hazards. Ms. Sandhouse supported the street continuing through the
area, one-way north, in order to accommodate both pedestrian and car traffic.
(6) John Trujillo, 28371 Via Anzar and 31875 Los Rios Street, stated that he was not
in favor of dividing Los Rios Street and was opposed to the proposed
hammerhead because his lot would no longer be part of the historic street. Mr.
Trujillo suggested that traffic should be redirected via signage to Paseo
Adelanto, left turns should be allowed onto Del Obispo, and a parking lot should
be constructed. Once those improvements had been implemented, the results
could be assessed prior to making any permanent modifications.
(7) Dave Bachelder, 31631 Los Rios Street, felt that the answer to the traffic
problem was to build a parking lot, noting that most problems generated from the
Ramos House Cafe. Mr. Bachelder cited opposition to splitting up or making Los
Rios Street one-way. He suggested that the City leave the street alone and put
in a parking lot with easy access to the core businesses in the center of Los Rios
Street.
There being no further response, the Hearing was declared closed with the right to re-
open at any time.
Continuation of Consideration:
It was moved by Council Member Hart and seconded by Council Member Campbell to
continue the Hearing to the meeting of November 16, 1999, to allow the Los Rios Ad-
hoc Committee, consisting of Mayor Greiner and Council Member Swerdlin, to review
the public testimony, work to build a consensus, and return to the Council with a
recommendation which would also include phasing of improvements.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Swerdlin, Hart, Campbell and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Jones
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Council Member Jones returned to the dais.
3. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTENDED USE OF STATE
CITIZEN'S OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COPS GRANT FUNDS FISCAL
YEAR 1999-2000 580.10
Proposal:
Consideration of recommendations made by the Chief of Police Services for use of the
State Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant Funds.
Written Communications
Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Chief of Police Services, advising that the City
will receive $71,218.18 in COPS grant funds in Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and
recommending the funds be used to again pay for a portion of the cost of the Deputy
Sheriff added to Police Services in the 1996-97 fiscal year.
Lt. Stahr made an oral presentation.
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 Use of Funds:
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Swerdlin and
unanimously carried to approve the use of $71,218.18 in COPS grant funds in Fiscal
Year 1999-2000 to again pay for a portion of the cost of the Deputy Sheriff added to
Police Services in the 1996-97 fiscal year.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Council recessed at 8:33 p.m. to convene the San Juan Capistrano Community
Redevelopment Agency and reconvened at 8:34 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 1999 HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR
FUNDING (430.40)
Written Communications:
Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Planning Director, recommending approval of
an application for $500,000 for a First -Time Homebuyer Program.
William Ramsey, Principal Planner, made an oral presentation.
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Public Comment:
(1) Jessica Dean, 27032-C Paseo Burladero, spoke in support of the applications
and questioned the disposition of funds allocated to the rental assistance
program, which had been eliminated. The City Manager advised that Council
would be considering a reallocation of those Community Enhancement Funds.
Approval of Application:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Campbell that the
following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 99-10-19-6, APPROVAL OF THE SUBMITTAL OF
AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENTOF HOUSINGAND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD
AGREEMENT, IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY
AMENDMENT THERETO; AND, ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Swerdiin, Hart, Campbell
and Mayor Greiner
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution authorized submittal of the application, authorized the City Manager
and/or the Planning Director to execute the necessary documents; and, authorized the
Planning Director to prepare draft First -Time Homebuyer Program Guidelines for
inclusion with the 1999 State -HOME Program Application.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF A PUBLIC/PRIVATE JOINT VENTURE
TENNIS COMPLEX PROPOSAL (ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL)
600.30
Written Communications
Report dated October 19, 1999, from the Community Services Director, advising that
following closure of the former San Juan Creek Racquet Club, St. Margaret's School
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representative had expressed an interest in developing a joint venture partnership to
bring a public tennis facility to the community. The Report described the proposed
facility plans and schedule of use and recommended conceptual approval with direction
to staff to initiate the public review process, conduct a public workshop with adjacent
residents, and develop a draft agreement that addresses all maintenance, management
and financial issues for future consideration.
AI King, Community Services Director, made an oral presentation.
Council Comments:
Council Member Campbell stated that this was a badly needed facility and the City was
fortunate to have the opportunity to develop the facility in a public/private joint
partnership.
Approval in Concept:
It was moved by Council Member Hart, seconded by Council Member Campbell and
unanimously carried that the plan submitted by Staff and St. Margaret's be conceptually
approved. Staff was directed to initiate City review per Municipal Code Section 9-2.311,
conduct a public workshop with adjacent residents and develop a draft agreement
addressing all maintenance, management and financial issues for future consideration.
ORDINANCES
1. APPROVAL OF REZONE 98-5 (THE OLSON COMPANY) (460.20) (ADOPTION)
Written Communications:
Report dated October 19, 1999, from the City Clerk advising that the Ordinance was
introduced at the meeting of October 5, 1999 and was scheduled for adoption.
Adoption 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
Jones and seconded by Council Member Hart that the following Ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 841, APPROVING REZONE 98-5- OLSON COMPANY -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REZONE 98-5 AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN 99-1 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 25 HOMES
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RANCHO VIEJO ROAD
AND VILLAGE ROAD (OLSON COMPANY)
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones and Hart and Mayor Greiner
NOES: Council Members Swerdlin and Campbell
ABSENT: None
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COUNCILMANIC ITEMS
1. ORAL REPORTS OF OUTSIDE AGENCIES
a. Foothill Eastern Corridor (800.50)
Council Member Campbell noted that everything possible was being done to
facilitate completion of the southern segment.
b. Southeast Regional Reclamation Authority (SERRA) (1040.60
Council Member Jones noted that the Finance Committee met on October 19,
1999, and information would be available in Council slots.
C. League of California Cities (140.201
Mayor Greiner noted that he and Council Member Swerdlin had attended the
annual conference in San Jose, October 12-13, 1999, and a summary and
workshop information would be available in Council slots.
d. Joint Powers Insurance Authority (170.
Council Member Swerdlin noted that he had attended a risk management
seminar in Monterey and information would be distributed to the City Council.
e. Orange County Vector Control District 560.50
Council Member Swerdlin noted that the Vector of the Month were rodents
carrying the Hanta Virus.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council ARpreciation 610.25
Council Member Campbell requested a consensus of the City Council to prepare a
resolution of appreciation to Al Parajeckas of Barwick Nissan for donating a van to the
ASAP Program; and an expression of congratulations to the recipients of the ASAP
awards.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8.55 p.m.
to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, November 2, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
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CHERYL JOHYSOW CITY CLERK
ATTEST:
JOHN gREINER, MAYOR
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