CITY OF ALISO VIEJO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING APRIL 6, 2011, 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall, 12 Journey Aliso Viejo, California CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Cave called the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Aliso Viejo to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CARMEN CAV E DONALD A. GARCIA GREG A. FICKE WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS PHILLIP B. TSUNODA ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE STAFF PRESENT: MARK A. PULONE, CITY MANAGER JAMIE RAYMOND, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SUSAN A. RAMOS, CITY CLERK GLENN YASUI, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR GINA THARANI, FINANCE DIRECTOR KAREN CROCKER, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR JOHN WHITMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER SHAUN PELLETIER, ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER ALBERT ARMIJO, PLANNING DIRECTOR LARRY LAWRENCE, PLANNING CONSULTANT LT. ROBERT OSBORNE, CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES SGT. DJ HALDERMAN, POLICE SERVICES PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Led by Boy Scout Troop 726. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. COUNCIL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATION TO KRISTEN WALKER, ST. MARY S 2011 LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT Mayor Cave introduced and presented the certificate of recognition and a City pin to Kristen Walker, who expressed thanks and appreciation and gave a summary of the Legacy award nomination and selection process.
Council Minutes Page 2 B. COUNCIL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATION TO TAYLOR YAFFEE FOR TAKING FIRST PLACE IN MEN S INTERMEDIATE DIVISION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY THROWDOWN CROSSFIT COMPETITION Mayor Cave introduced and presented the certificate of recognition and a City pin to Taylor Yaffee for his accomplishment. Mr. Yaffee expressed thanks and appreciation and gave a description of the competition. C. PROCLAMATION DMV/DONATE LIFE CALIFORNIA MONTH Mayor Cave introduced Dr. Ray De Leon and presented him with the City proclamation. Dr. De Leon provided comments about the program and his experience as a donor recipient. He also invited the public to participate in the donor program. D. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) COMMEMORATING TWENTY YEARS OF MEASURE M Mayor Cave introduced OCTA Chair and Orange County 5 th District Supervisor Pat Bates, who presented the City with a resolution of appreciation for its participation in Measure M and commemorating its success in the past 20 years and looking forward to the next 20 years. She introduced Andrea West, OCTA staff member, who brought some literature on Measure M and its accomplishments for Council and staff. At this time, City Manager Pulone introduced the City s new Fire Division Chief Craig Kinoshita, replacing Chief Mike Boyle who has received a new transfer and assignment. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, REORDERING TO THE AGENDA None. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Cave asked if any member of the City Council or the public wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Cave removed agenda item no. 9 from consent for discussion. No member of the public requested that an item be removed for discussion. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER FICKE SECONDED TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-8, AS FOLLOWS: 1. WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Approved the reading by title only of all ordinances and resolutions wherein the titles appear on the public agenda; said titles shall be determined to have been
Council Minutes Page 3 read by title, and further reading is waived. 2. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2011 Approved the Minutes as submitted. 3. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Ratified accounts payable checks issued March 10, 2011 in the amount of $565,756.45; accounts payable checks issued March 17, 2011 in the amount of $290,165.61; and, accounts payable checks issued March 24, 2011 in the amount of $53,786.53. 4. TREASURER S STATEMENT - FEBRUARY Approved the February Treasurer s Statement. 5. ADOPT ORDINANCE DESCRIBED BELOW: Approved second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2011-131 entitled below: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT PA 11-003 TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE ( ZONING CODE ) INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF DESIGN STANDARDS AND OTHER CHANGES. 6. ADOPT ORDINANCE DESCRIBED BELOW: Approved second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 2011-132 entitled below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT PA11-001 TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE ( ZONING CODE ) REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS 7. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE DESCRIBED BELOW: Approved first reading and introduced Ordinance entitled below: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 13 OF THE ALISO VIEJO MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2010 EDITION AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF ALISO VIEJO AS PART OF THE CALIFORINIA BUILDING
Council Minutes Page 4 STANDARDS CODE, 2010 EDITION (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24) TO REQUIRE SEMI-ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR/TRAP CONNECTIONS TO SEWER SYSTEMS. 8. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TOWN CENTER LOOP PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2 Approved contract documents, specifications and plans for said project, and authorized staff to advertise, evaluate bids and recommend contractor for said project. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 9. RECREATION AD HOC COMMITTEE PROPOSAL FUNDING Mayor Cave pulled this item from consent to bring attention to the projects identified in the plan since they have a positive impact in the community. City Manager Pulone described the proposed projects by phases and the implementation plan. Questions and discussion ensued regarding project timelines and ensuring accessibility of school facilities for recreational uses. Mayor Cave opened public comments and there were none. MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER FICKE MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS SECONDED TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FOR PROJECTS RECOMMENDED BY THE RECREATION AD HOC COMMITTEE, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS THAT FALL WITHIN HIS APPROVAL AUTHORITY. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. DISCUSSION ITEM NOS. 10 THROUGH 12 10. ANNUAL BUDGET DISCUSSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 City Manager Pulone presented the staff report. Questions and discussion ensued regarding Community Enhancement Funds from Development Impact Fees, incorporating phases 2 and 3 of the Recreational Ad Hoc
Council Minutes Page 5 recommended projects into fiscal year 2011-12, Community Enhancement Funds expenditures, and adding the Recreational Ad Hoc projects to the Strategic Initiatives list. Mayor Cave opened public comments and there were none. Mayor Cave suggested including the Strategic Initiatives List to the Budget packet. Receive and file only; no action required at this time. 11. INVENTORY OF SIGNS AND STATUS OF SIGN ENFORCEMENT Planning Consultant Larry Lawrence presented the staff report. Questions and discussion ensued regarding definition of a windshield survey, recurring violations and the citation process. Mayor Cave opened public comments. Mali Saatchi, GRI Director, Orange County Association of Realtors, inquired about real estate sign restrictions. Mayor Cave referred her to the City s Sign Ordinance and the Master Association s sign regulations. There were no further public comments. Receive and file only; no action required at this time. 12. CONFERENCE CENTER USE POLICY COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS Director of Administrative Services Glenn Yasui presented the staff report. Dicussion ensued that exposure of the community groups to the Conference Center will promote booking future events and to keep track of events booked from people attending these community group meetings as part of the City s marketing efforts. It was suggested to amend the proposed policy to add his/her designee language in the opening paragraph of the policy and under Section 5. Mayor Cave opened public comments. David R. Ohrn, Aliso Viejo Printing, commented about the lack of signage for the Conference Center, noting it is difficult to find especially for first timers and newcomers. There were no further public comments.
Council Minutes Page 6 MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER FICKE MOVED AND COUNCILMEMBER PHILLIPS SECONDED TO APPROVE THE UPDATED CONFERENCE CENTER USE POLICY COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS AS AMENDED TO ADD HIS/HER DESIGNEE AS DESCRIBED DURING DISCUSSION AND DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT SAID POLICY; AND, APPROVED AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,880 IN CITY SUPPORT TO COVER THE ANTICIPATED COSTS OF COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED. COMMUNITY INPUT A representative from Patch.com spoke to request Council to speak directly into the microphone to increase the audio volume particularly for people who have a hearing problem like him. CITY MANAGER S REPORT City Manager Mark Pulone reported Kemper Sports held a bridal open house and generated four potential bookings from this event. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COUNCIL COMMENTS/COMMITTEE UPDATES Tsunoda Announced belated birthday greetings to Mayor Cave. Garcia Echoed Councilmember Tsunoda s birthday announcement to Mayor Cave. Cave Conducted interviews for the City s 10 th Anniversary celebration video. Announced Soka s upcoming international festival on May 7 and upcoming graduation in May. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Cave adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to the next regular Council Meeting of April 20, 2011. Respectfully submitted, SUSAN A. RAMOS CITY CLERK Approved by: CARMEN L.CAVE MAYOR