MINUTES February 7, 2017 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

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1 MINUTES February 7, 2017 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 3/7/2017 E3 BUSINESS SESSION: Mayor Ferguson called the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2017, of the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano to order at 5:19 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Maryott led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Pro Tern Farias gave the invocation. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kerry K. Ferguson, Mayor Pro Tern Sergio Farias, and Council Members Derek Reeve, Pam Patterson, Esq. and Brian L. Maryott. COUNCIL MEMBERS None. Agenda items are presented in the originally agendized format for the benefit of the minutes' reader, but were not necessarily heard in that order. MEETING DEDICATION: Mayor Ferguson dedicated the meeting in memory of John Matthews, longtime resident and dedicated community volunteer. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT: Maria Morris, City Clerk, announced per Assembly Bill 23 that the Housing Authority is receiving a $50 stipend for conducting the meeting. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Ferguson reported on the following: Heights Christian Preschool Ribbon Cutting; recognized and thanked the firefighters and paramedics who responded to medical emergency call that saved her husband's life; Mission San Juan Capistrano Employee and Volunteer Thank You Luncheon; Association of California Cities, Orange County Legislation Meeting; Luncheon with Associated Senior Action Program (ASAP) volunteers; Mayor's Breakfast; Rotary Car Show; and, read letter from resident thanking staff for speedy response on issues affecting neighborhood. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: B1. MAYOR PROTEM FARIAS INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE: Gerald Muir, Parks, Recreation, Senior and Youth Services Commission, Design Review Committee, and Youth Advisory Board; Ron Denman and Thomas Perrin, Parks, Recreation, Senior and Youth Services Commission; Jess Lopez, former Housing Advisory Committee Member; and, Jill Hanna, Trails and Equestrian Commission. 1

2 B2. RYAN HICKMAN RECOGNIZED FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT IN OUR CITY, AND FOR HIS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS INVOLVING HIS INNOVATIVE RECYCLING STARTUP BUSINESS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Public Correspondence: Stephen Wontroboski, Mission Viejo resident; Dawn Urbanek, San Clemente resident. Public Comments: Shelly Barker, City resident; Jeff Vasquez, City resident; Rhen Kohen, City resident; Larry Herrera Cabrera, City resident; Kathy Sandhans, City resident; Michael Laux, City resident; Dawn Urbanek, San Clemente resident (provided handout); William Griffith, City resident (provided handout); Stephen Wontroboski, Mission Viejo resident; Greg Baird, City Business Owner; Barbara Szemenyei, City resident; Marla Thrift, City resident; Steve Behmerwohld, City resident; Clint Worthington, City resident; and, Kathleen Petersen, City resident. PUBLIC HEARINGS: D1. TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR THE FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS CELEBRATION, THE 59TH ANNUAL SWALLOWS DAY PARADE AND MERCADO ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017, APPROVED; ISSUANCE OF A PARADE PERMIT TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FIESTA ASSOCIATION (FIESTA ASSOCIATION), PER THE CllY MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION (B), APPROVED; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FIESTA ASSOCIATION (FIESTA ASSOCIATION) AND THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, WHICH RECOGNIZES THE FIESTA ASSOCIATION AS THE LEAD AGENCY IN PLANNING, COORDINATING AND CONDUCTING ALL OFFICIAL EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2017 FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS CELEBRATION, APPROVED; AND, RESOLUTION ADOPTED APPROVING A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE CITY'S FIREARM DISCHARGE REGULATIONS FOR THE SWALLOWS DAY PARADE HELD DURING THE ANNUAL 2017 FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS CELEBRATION (150.60/820.70/600.30) Steve May, Public Works and Utilities Director, provided an agenda report and responded to questions. Mayor Ferguson opened the public hearing, and invited public testimony. Public Testimony: Jim Eakin, Fiesta Association President. Mayor Patterson closed the public hearing. 2 2/7/2017

3 Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member Patterson, an carried unanimously to approve the temporary street closures for the Fiesta de las Golondrinas Celebration; the 59th Annual Swallows Day Parade and Mercado on Saturday, March 25, 2017; approve the issuance of a parade permit to the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association (Fiesta Association), per the City Municipal Code, Section (b); approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association (Fiesta Association) and the City of San Juan Capistrano, which recognizes the Fiesta Association as the lead agency in planning, coordinating and conducting all official events associated with the 2017 Fiesta de las Golondrinas Celebration; and, adopt RESOLUTION entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE CITY'S FIREARM DISCHARGE REGULATIONS FOR THE SWALLOWS DAY PARADE HELD DURING THE ANNUAL 2017 FIESTA DE LAS GOLONDRINAS. CELEBRATION." CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member Patterson, and carried unanimously to approve consent calendar items E1 through E6, E8, E9, E10, E11, E13, E15, E16 and E17 as recommended by staff, with Council Member Maryott and Mayor pro tern Farias abstaining from Consent Calendar Item E2; and, Council Member Reeve opposed to consent calendar items E1 0 and E11. E1. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY, APPROVED. E2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 2016, APPROVED ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Patterson and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Maryott and Mayor Pro Tern Farias E3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2017 (CLOSED SESSION), APPROVED E4. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2017, APPROVED E5. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SPECIAL (TELEPHONIC) MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2017 (CLOSED SESSION), APPROVED E6. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR (TELEPHONIC) MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2017, APPROVED 3 2/7/2017

4 E7. CHECK REGISTER FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS AND CHECKS DATED DECEMBER 23, 2016, TO JANUARY 5, 2017; JANUARY 6, 2017, TO JANUARY 19, 2017; PAYROLL (CHECKS) DATED JANUARY 13, 2017; AND PAYROLL (DIRECT DEPOSITS) DATED JANUARY 13, 2017, RECEIVED AND FILED (300.30) Ben Siegel, City Manager and Ken Al-lmam, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer, responded to questions. Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Mayor ProTem Farias, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Patterson opposed to receive and file the Electronic Transactions and Checks dated December 23, 2016, to January 5, 2017; January 6, 2017, to January 19, 2017; Payroll (Checks) dated January 13, 2017; and Payroll (Direct Deposits) dated January 13, COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson E8. CASH AND INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, RECEIVED AND FILED (350.30) E9. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR , RECEIVED AND FILED (330.50) E10. ORDINANCE 1042 ADOPTED ENTITLED "AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, TITLE 5, PUBLIC WELFARE, TITLE 6 SANITATION AND HEALTH, AND TITLE 9, LAND USE, CHANGING ENFORCEMENT PENAL TIES AND CLARIFYING REGULATIONS OF LOUD NOISE, OTHER NUISANCES, AND LODGING USES CITYWIDE" (420.30) COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve E11. UPDATE ON THE OAKS TRANSITION PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED LETTER FROM THE CITY MANAGER TO THE OAKS, LLC, RECEIVED AND FILED; AND, APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR THE OAKS LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,400, APPROVED (600.30) COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve 4 2/7/2017

5 E12. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE AGREEMENT FOR OUTSTANDING WATER CHARGES WITH SOUTH COAST FARMS; AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND THE 2008 LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH COAST FARMS BY 90 DAYS (390.20/600.30) Charlie View, Project Manager provided an agenda report. Public Comments: Clint Worthington, City resident. Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member Maryott, and carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to execute the Payment Schedule Agreement for outstanding water charges with South Coast Farms; and, authorize the City Manager to extend the 2008 License Agreement with South Coast Farms by 90 days. E13. DUE TO CANCELLATION BY THE CITY OF THE ORTEGA HIGHWAY (SR-74) "CITY-SEGMENT" WIDENING PROJECT, APPROPRIATION OF $185,170 FROM THE CAPISTRANO CIRCULATION FEE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) FOR MEASURE M2 GRANT FUNDS ADVANCED TO, AND EXPENDED BY, THE CITY FOR DESIGN OF THE PROJECT, APPROVED; AND, CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO REIMBURSE OCTA FOR GRANT FUNDS ADVANCED TO THE CITY FOR THE PROJECT, PLUS INTEREST EARNED ON THE FUNDS (800.10) E14. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRACT (GHB DON JUAN VILLAS, LLC) (600.30) Steve May, Public Works and Utilities Director, provided an agenda report and responded to questions. Ben Siegel, City Manager, and Joel Rojas, Development Services Director, responded to questions. Public Comments: Angela Duzich Rohde, City resident. Mayor Ferguson made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract (GHB Don Juan Villas, LLC), with the stipulation that for any further action on this property, the whole neighborhood to be notified, but motion failed for lack of a second. Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member Maryott, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Patterson opposed to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract (GHB Don Juan Villas, LLC). 5 2/7/2017

6 COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson E15. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EXISTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH E. STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR WEED ABATEMENT, RUBBISH REMOVAL, THISTLE ABATEMENT, AND WINTER PREPARATION SERVICES MODIFYING SECTION COMPENSATION TO SET AN ANNUAL, NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION AMOUNT THAT IS TIED TO THE AVAILABLE FUNDING IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET (600.30) E16. AMENDMENT INITIATED TO THE CITY'S LAND USE CODE SO THAT THE CITY'S EXISTING REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CAN BE AMENDED TO COMPLY WITH NEW STATE REGULATIONS THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2017, BY REFERRING THE MATTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION (420.30) E17. REQUEST FROM STONEYBROOKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS FOR A FULL PARK RENTAL FEE WAIVER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY 606, IN THE AMOUNT OF $ FOR FOUR HOURS USE OF EL CAMINO REAL PARK ON FEBRUARY 8, 2017, OR SUCH OTHER DATE WEATHER PERMITTING, APPROVED (390.30) ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS: F1. CITY CLERK a. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVED REMOVING ARTICLE 5 - TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6 - CHANGING NAME OF COMMISSION FROM PARKS, RECREATION, SENIOR AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION TO PARKS, RECREATION, YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION, INCLUDING AMENDING ITS DUTIES, OF CHAPTER 2, TITTLE 2 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE;" AND, ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION , ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMISSIONS ( ) Maria Morris, City Clerk, provided an agenda report. Maria Morris, City Clerk, read the title of the Ordinance. 6 2/7/2017

7 Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Council Member Maryott, to approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING ARTICLE 5 - TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6 - CHANGING NAME OF COMMISSION FROM PARKS, RECREATION, SENIOR AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION TO PARKS, RECREATION, EQUESTRIAN, TRAILS, SENIOR AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION, INCLUDING AMENDING ITS DUTIES, OF CHAPTER 2, TITTLE 2 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE;" and, adopt RESOLUTION entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION , ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMISSIONS," but motion failed due to approval of a substitute motion. Council Action: Substitute motion made by Council Member Patterson, seconded by Council Member Maryott, and carried 3-2 with Council Member Reeve and Mayor Pro Tern Farias opposed to approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING ARTICLE 5- TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION; AND AMENDING ARTICLE 6- CHANGING NAME OF COMMISSION FROM PARKS, RECREATION, SENIOR AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION TO PARKS, RECREATION, YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, TRAILS AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION, INCLUDING AMENDING ITS DUTIES, OF CHAPTER 2, TITTLE 2 OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO MUNICIPAL CODE;" and, adopt RESOLUTION entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION , ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMISSIONS." COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve and Mayor ProTem Farias F2. PUBLIC WORKS a. CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FOR MEASURE M PROJECT V GRANT FUNDING UP TO $95,486 FOR THE LEASING OF TWO TROLLEYS AND FOR THE OPERATION OF A THIRTEEN WEEKEND SUMMER TROLLEY SERVICE; $154,000 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 AMENDED BUDGET TO FUND THE 2017 SUMMER TROLLEY PROGRAM ($95,486 FROM OCTA PROJECT V GRANT FUNDS, $55,474 FROM AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD) FUNDS, AND $3,040 FROM THE GENERAL FUND); CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED LEASE 7 2/7/2017

8 AGREEMENT WITH CREATIVE BUS SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,400 FOR THE LEASE, DELIVERY, AND PICK-UP OF TWO TROLLEYS FOR THE 2017 SUMMER TROLLEY SERVICE; AND, APPROVE THE PROJECT V, SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY SCHEDULE OF THIRTEEN FRIDAYS AND WEEKENDS RUNNING UP TO TWO TROLLEYS ON FRIDAYS FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M., SATURDAYS FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M., SUNDAYS FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. BEGINNING JUNE 9, 2017, AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE AS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE RIDERSHIP REQUIRED BY THE GRANT; PROJECT V, SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY ROUTE AS DESCRIBED ON PAGE THREE OF THIS STAFF REPORT AND AS SHOWN ON ATTACHMENT 3, APPROVED, AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THE ROUTE AS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE RIDERSHIP REQUIRED BY THE GRANT; CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $40,000 WITH PROFESSIONAL PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPOSED 2017 SUMMER TROLLEY SERVICE; AND, CITY MANAGER DIRECTED TO REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE FALL OF 2017 ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUMMER WEEKEND TROLLEY SERVICE (600.50/600.30) Tom Toman, Assistant Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions. Ben Siegel, City Manager, responded to questions. Council Action: Moved by Council Member Maryott, seconded by Council Member Patterson, and carried unanimously to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached cooperative agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority to provide for Measure M Project V grant funding up to $95,486 for the leasing of two trolleys and for the operation of a thirteen weekend summer trolley service; appropriate $154,000 to the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Amended Budget to fund the 2017 Summer Trolley Program ($95,486 from OCTA Project V Grant funds, $55,474 from Air Quality Management District (AQMD) funds, and $3,040 from the General Fund); approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached lease agreement with Creative Bus Sales in the amount of $57,400 for the lease, delivery, and pick-up of two trolleys for the 2017 summer trolley service; approve the Project V, summer weekend trolley schedule of thirteen Fridays and weekends running up to two trolleys on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning June 9, 2017, and authorize the City Manager to modify the schedule as needed to achieve the ridership required by the grant; approve the Project V, summer weekend trolley route as described on page three of this staff report and as shown on Attachment 3, and authorize the City Manager to modify the route as needed to achieve the ridership required by the grant; authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute an agreement in an amount not-to-exceed $40,000 with Professional Parking and Transportation Services for the operations and maintenance of the proposed 2017 summer trolley service; and direct the City Manager to report to the City Council in the fall of 2017 on the performance of the summer weekend trolley service. 8 2/7/2017

9 F3. FINANCE SERVICES a. RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION BONDS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS RELATED THERETO;" APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $380,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE EASTERN OPEN SPACE FUND AS NEEDED TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARD ISSUANCE OF THE REFUNDING BONDS, AND CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO USE UP TO THE AMOUNT SO APPROPRIATED TO LOCK IN CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FAVORABLE RATES (340.30) Ken Al-lmam, Chief Financial Officer, provided and agenda report and responded to questions. Public Comments: Gail Zukow, Trails and Equestrian Commission. Council Action: Moved by Council Member Reeve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Farias, and carried 4-1 with Council Member Patterson opposed to adopt RESOLUTION entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION BONDS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS RELATED THERETO;" and approve an appropriation of up to $380,00 from the available fund balance of the Eastern Open Space Fund as needed to contribute toward issuance of the refunding bonds and authorize the City Manager to use up to the amount so appropriated to lock in currently available favorable rates. COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson F4. COMMUNITY SERVICES a. CONSIDERATION OF TRAIL AND EQUESTRIAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING AN ORTEGA HIGHWAY TRAIL CONNECTION (930.40) Jacob Green, Assistant City Manager, provided an agenda report and responded to questions. Ben Siegel, City Manager, and Jeff Ballinger, City Attorney, responded to questions. 9 2/7/2017

10 Gail Zukow, Trails and Equestrian Vice-Chair, provided the viewpoints of the Trails and Equestrian Commission. Public Comments: Samantha Grant, City resident. Moved by Council Member Patterson, seconded by Mayor Ferguson to direct staff to arrange a joint meeting within three weeks with members of the Trails and Equestrian Commission, City staff, County of Orange staff, Rancho Mission Viejo staff, and a couple of City Council Members regarding the Ortega Highway Trail Connection, but motion failed due to approval of a substitute motion. Council Action: Substitute motion made by Mayor Ferguson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Farias and carried 4-1, with Council Member Reeve opposed to direct staff to work with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Trails and Equestrian Commission, Mayor Ferguson and Council Member Patterson to formulate a scope for a meeting between City staff, County staff, Rancho Mission Viejo staff and/or any other necessary agencies regarding the Ortega Highway Trail Connection; and, return to the City Council in 6 weeks with findings. COUNCIL MEMBER: Patterson, Maryott, Farias and Mayor Ferguson COUNCIL MEMBER: Reeve SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO HOUSING AUTHORITY (Refer to Successor Agency Minutes) SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Refer to Successor Agency Minutes) COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS: 11. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO SUB COMMITTEES CHARGED WITH INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS FOR VACANCIES ON COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARD PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY 202 (610.30)- NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN Council Member Reeve provided a report. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Council Action: Moved by Council Member Patterson, seconded by Council Member Reeve, and carried unanimously to adjourn the City Council meeting. 10 2/7/2017

11 COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017: 12. CONSIDERATION OF A DOWNTOWN MASTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS (150.60)- CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, CONSIDERATION OF DETAIL TRANSACTION FOR REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES ( )- CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, DISCUSSION OF FORMATION OF A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BETWEEN SOUTH COUNTY CITIES FOR LEGAL DEFENSE REGARDING TRANSITORY LODGING (420.10)- CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 21, 2017 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Mayor Ferguson adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. to Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session, and 5:00 p.m. for the public Business Session, in the City Council Chamber. Respectfully submitted, MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK Approved: March 7, 2017 ATTEST: KERRY K. FERGUSON, MAYOR 11 2/7/2017