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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 MINUTES 4-1-08MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MARCH 18, 2008 CALL TO ORDER MEETING #2184 AT 4:30 P.M. ATTENDANCE Present: Mayor Jerry Amante; Mayor Pro Tem Doug Davert; and Councilmembers Lou- Bone, Tony Kawashima, and Jim Palmer Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager and Doug Holland, City Attorney PUBLIC INPUT -The following residents and business owners expressed concern with adding a lane on Irvine Boulevard and removing parking on main arterial: Maryann Miller, Robert Walker, Len Miller, Claudia Bosco, Ann Mcafrrey, Ron Hozorion and Sid Compton WORKSHOP ITEM WS.1. PARKING AND PARKING PERMIT OPTIONS Presentation by Community Development Director Elizabeth Binsack "Draft Off-Street Parking Regulations" Background • On October 16, 2007, a City Council workshop was held regarding the possibility of removing parking from certain arterial streets and the potential need for enhancements to the City's off-street parking regulations. Off-Street Parking Concerns • At the workshop, the Community Development Department discussed: • Restricting parking on arterial streets may require enforcement staff and support from the City Attorney's office to prosecute violations and defend appeals. • New parking restrictions on public streets could shift existing parked vehicles to surrounding neighborhood streets, private property, and commercial parking lots. • Residential Parking: • Garages are being used as storage or recreation space • Long term recreational vehicle parking • Nonconforming one-car garages in Old Town Tustin Issues with Current Code City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 1 of 7 • Current parking regulations are vague and ambiguous. • Parking regulations are scattered throughout various sections of the Tustin City Code. • Enforcement authority is not clearly defined thus difficult to abate the problems. • No specific development standards regulating parking dimensions, access, location, landscape requirements, etc. • RV parking may need to be further clarified. • Issues with Current Code (cont.) • Parking and storage of vehicles within the front yard setbacks may need to be further clarified. • Regulations of canvas awnings, sunshade, and carport canopies for parking or storage when visible from public view may need to be added. • Regulations for properties, listed in the Historical Resources Survey, that allow the possibility of keeping one-car garages may need to be added. • Does not specify commercial vehicles storage regulations (i.e. overnight parking). • Parking lot design guidelines are old and outdated. Current Code • Parking/garage space(s) dimensions and restrictions are included in the Code as definitions. 0 10'x20' garage space clear and unobstructed inside dimensions 0 9'x20' open parking space o Shall be usable and accessible o Shall be located on the same lot o Garage shall be used primarily for housing of vehicles • Driveway regulations are in place but may need further clarification o Depending upon garage size, driveways shall be a minimum of 12 feet and a maximum of 30 feet. o Only up to 50 percent of the front yard may be paved. o Requires a 3-foot landscape separation between property line and driveway. • Recreational vehicle (RV) storage regulations currently contained in the Property Maintenance Ordinance. o No motor vehicle or mobilehome can be parked within front or side yard in any residential district exceeding 24 hours. o Any vehicle, boats, camper or similar items must be parked on paved surface and not block access to a required parking space. o RV not established within mobile home parks may not be used for sleeping purposes (temporary or permanent living space). Parking of boats, inoperable vehicles, etc. o Regulations are within the Property Maintenance Ordinance. o Prohibits storage of inoperable (unregistered) vehicles, wrecked, dismantled, discarded items such as boats, campers, trucks, etc. when visible from public view. o Prohibits any work or repair on vehicles, vehicle engines or parts when visible from public view. o Use of any parked vehicle, boats, camper shell, etc. as temporary or permanent living space. o Storage of any vehicle, boat, camper shell, etc. shall not block access to City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 2 of 7 required parking space. o Current Code • Use of canvas awnings, sunshade, and carport canopies within the front yard area for parking, storage, etc. o Current code does not contain any provisions for canvas awnings, sunshade, and carport canopies used as parking of vehicles or storage within front yard or when visible from public view. • Current conditions in Old Town Tustin o Existing one-car garages are nonconforming and modifications to structures listed in the Historical Resources Survey requires compliance with parking requirements. Recommended Code Amendments • Consolidate, clarify and strengthen parking and driveway regulations, including: o Require garages to be available for parking o Restrict vehicle parking within setbacks o Address recreational vehicle storage o Establish enforceable parking lot design standards o Prohibit canvas awnings, temporary sunshades and carport canopies as covered parking o Allow some flexibility when considering building additions to Old Town residences listed as a Historical Resource, where the current requirement for new parking might otherwise harm or alter the historic resource o Clarify regulations related to storage of unregistered vehicles, boats, campers, etc. o Provide regulations related to storage of commercial vehicles (i.e. overnight parking). o Recommended Code Amendments (cont.) o .Ensure required parking spaces are accessible to homeowners, tenants, patrons, customers, etc. o Require commercial parking lots to be used only by business owners, tenants and patrons and prohibit residential parking. o Consolidate parking development standards into one Tustin City Code section. • Recommendation o Direct staff to prepare a Zoning Code Amendment to consolidate, clarify and strengthen the City's current Off-Street parking and driveway regulations for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. o Direct staff to update parking lot design guidelines. Presentation by Public Works Director Tim Serlet "Parking Analysis" Parking Program Status 1. Plans are being prepared to provide six lanes of thru traffic on the following arterials: • Irvine Boulevard between Prospect Avenue and Holt Avenue. • Newport Avenue from Sycamore Avenue to N/O First Street. • Red Hill from Sycamore Avenue to Bryan Avenue. City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 3 of 7 2. City Council resolution is being prepared to establish "No Parking" zones where appropriate to provide 6 through lanes on Irvine Boulevard, Newport Avenue, and Red Hill Avenue (Implement with Permit Program). 3. Letter is being prepared to request the County of Orange to restripe Irvine Boulevard within their jurisdiction from Red Hill Avenue to E/O Ranchwood Road to 6 lanes. 4. Project Estimates are being prepared for consideration in the FY 08/09 Capital , Improvement Program for: • Median modifications on Newport Avenue at Andrews Street and Main Street • Parking bay on Red Hill Avenue at Pinetree Park Existing Permit Program 1. 15 Street Sections with preferential permit parking established by ordinance: • Requires a special parking permit to park vehicles on the streets within a certain area between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. seven days a week. 2. Parking district was determined to be the most appropriate method of mitigating spillover parking from apartments and condominiums into residential neighborhoods. 3. Four pending requests: • Mitchell Avenue between Red Hill and Browning • Copperfield Drive • Pinebrook Drive • Sandfield Place Formation Process 1. Public Works receives request from an individual or by a petition 2. Public Works Department conducts an analysis to determine need and necessity to restrict parking to neighborhood residents during specific times. • Guest parking • Emergency vehicles • Driveway access • Trash, noise 3. Public Works conducts resident survey to determine % of residents in favor of Permit Parking District. 4. If greater than 51 % of residences favor permit parking a Public Hearing is scheduled for Council to consider an ordinance Permit Administration • Police Department Administers • No Fee • 4 permits per household • Guest/visitor permits as requested Street Sweeping Restrictions 1. On-street parking restricted for 4 hour periods on street sweeping 2. Street posted in 51 % of adjacent residents are in favor - no Council action required. 3. Currently 117 separate street segments involving 22.3 curb miles are restricted. City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 4 of 7 4. Total curb restrictions: Future Options A. Retain existing Over-night Program & Current Sweeping Restriction 1. 4 no-fee permits per household. 2. Guest permits at discretion of Program Administrator. B. Prohibit on-street parking citywide from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for residential only 1. Exceptions by permit when all available on-site parking is used and there is a demonstrated need. a) Large family b) Professional care giver c) Existing substandard parking (one car garage) 2. Fee a) Annual, bi-annual b) With household or with auto registration C. Establish a Preferential Permit Parking Program 1. Prohibits parking without a permit and specific times and days when parking in an area by non-residents substantially and regularly interferes the quality of life within neighborhoods. a) Guest parking b) Driveway access c) Trash d) Noise -doors slamming, engines starting 2. Formation Requirements a) Single-family, multi-family, commercial ? b) Majority of residents in favor ? c) Finding of need & necessity ? d) Adoption by Council Resolution ? e) Number of permits per household ? f) Number of guest/visitor permits ? g) Fee and duration of permit ? h) Exceptions for? 1. Caregivers 2. Services, maintenance and construction vehicles covered by PUC or other Government Agency 3. Existing substandard parking D. Combination of night-time ban and Preferential Permit Parking. E. Fiscal lmpact 1. Personnel 2. Signage Permit Parking Policies • Intended to Mitigate "Spillover" Parking Impacts. • Spillover Parking is Parking of Vehicles in a Neighborhood Where the Vehicle Occupants Have No Destination in the Neighborhood. • Only Single Family Residential Streets are Eligible. • Must be Adjacent to or Within a Half Mile of an Institutional, Commercial, Industrial, Recreational or Multi Family Land Use. • 67% of Households Within the Proposed Permit Area Must Agree to City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 5 of 7 Implementation. The Public Works Department Will Conduct a Traffic Engineering Study to Determine if Parking Intrusion is Seriously Impacting Residents The City Council Approves or Denies the Establishment of a Permit Parking Area. Preferential Permits • Parking is Restricted 24 hours, 7 Days a Week. • Each Household will be issued two parking permits. • Permits are Non-Transferrable and Subject to an Annual Fee Established by City Council Resolution. • Temporary Guest Permits will be issued at no cost for a maximum seven day duration. • Service, Maintenance and Construction Vehicles Except Those Governed by the PUC or Other Government Agencies are Considered Guests and Must Display a Permit. • Exceptions to Accommodate Events or Special Circumstances. • Hardship Exemption. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Amante clarified that City working with County of Orange to restripe Irvine Boulevard within their jurisdiction from Red Hill Avenue to E/O Ranchwood Road. The restriping will allow for six (6) lanes and will offer a complete level of service on Irvine Boulevard. Mayor Amante also suggested heavy public outreach. Mayor Pro Tem Davert suggested that Council move forward with recommendations proposed by Community Development Director, which are: the proposed clean-up ordinances on garage use and off-street parking; adopt parking restrictions for all streets that are swept; on-street parking restrictions to eliminate blight; establish overnight parking restriction in conjunction with parking permits. Proposed changes are in place in other areas of the City, i.e. Tustin Ranch and Tustin Legacy. Would like City to start enforcement by year-end. Councilmember Bone commented on blight throughout the City. He agrees with Mayor Pro Tem Davert's suggestions, added no parking citywide from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. except on private streets, permit parking on proven need basis. He asked City Manager to work with the Police Chief on budgeting for parking control next year. Councilmember Kawashima inquired as to timeline for implementation of permit process to mitigate spillover traffic; Public Works Director Serlet indicated that it take about 60-90 days to prepare agenda report with permit process plan, resolution, and cost. Councilmember Palmer is concerned that widening Irvine Blvd. will encourage more commuter traffic. Public Works Director Serlet noted that capacity would be quickly absorbed. Palmer suggested public outreach using easy-to-understand language, and partner with trash hauler (clean garages) and others to provide the opportunity for residents to assist with success of program. City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 6 of 7 City Manager Huston indicated that staff would return to Council with comprehensive report prior to adoption of FY 2008-09 Budget that will summarize proposed changes and costs associated with implementation of parking restrictions. ADJOURNED - 5:52 P.M. City Council Special Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 7 of 7 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MARCH 18, 2008 CALL TO ORDER MEETING #2184 AT 5:52 P.M. ATTENDANCE Present: Mayor Jerry Amante; Mayor Pro Tem Doug Davert; and Councilmembers Lou Bone, Tony Kawashima, and Jim Palmer Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager and Doug Holland, City Attorney PUBLIC INPUT -None CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(E) - One(1) case B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) -One (1) Case RECESSED - At 5:52 p.m. City Council recessed to closed session to discuss matters listed under Closed Session. RECONVENED - At 6:59 p.m. City Council reconvened in public session with all members present. City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 1 of 9 PUBLIC MEETING CALL TO ORDER MEETING #2184 AT 7:01 P.M. INVOCATION - Councilmember Jim Palmer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Catherine Wafters, 2008 Miss Tustin NATIONAL ANTHEM -Devon Culnane, 2008 Miss Tustin 2"d Runner-up ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Jerry Amante; Mayor Pro Tem Doug Davert, Councilmembers Lou Bone, Tony Kawashima, and Jim Palmer Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager and Doug Holland, City Attorney CLOSED SESSION REPORT - No reportable action. PRESENTATIONS Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amante to 2008 Miss Tustin and her Court: Catherine Waters, Miss Tustin 2008; Carolyn O'Hare, 1st Runner-up; Devon Culnane, 2nd Runner-up; and Danielle Evans, 3rd Runner-up • Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amante to Kathleen Holister for Donate Life Run/Walk Event • Presentation on Arbor Day by Pat Madsen, Maintenance Supervisor PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING -APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-020 This matter was continued from the March 4, 2008, City Council meeting. On January 22, 2008, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4079 denying Conditional Use Permit 07-020 to establish a dental office at 740 EI Camino Real. On January 29, 2008, the property owner appealed the Planning Commission's action to the City Council. City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 2 of 9 Applicant: Property Owner: Dr. Ashok Mehta Dr. Sayed Mirrafati -Mira Properties, LLC 13711 Newport Ave., Ste. 11 685 Nyes Place Tustin, CA 92780 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Presentation of staff report by Director of Community Development Elizabeth Binsack Conditional Use Permit 07-020 Appeal Continued from March 4, 2008 ^ Dental Office at 740 EI Camino Real Project Proposal ^ An application by Dr. Ashok Mehta, DDS, to establish a dental office at an existing 1,757 square foot, single-story, stand alone building at 740 EI Camino Real ^ The dental practice would involve dental and orthodontic care, as well as a small retail area to sell and market whitening products, videos for dental hygiene, and dental operatory chairs. ^ As proposed, the project does not include any interior or exterior improvements to the existing building Project Location ^ 740 EI Camino Real ^ Y-intersection of EI Camino Real and EI Camino Way ^ Zoning: C-2 P (Central Commercial with Parking Overlay) ^ General Plan: Old Town Commercial Conditional Use Permit ^ Section 9233(y) of the Tustin City Code lists, "Professional and general offices fronting onto Main Street or EI Camino Real and located within the Old Town Commercial General Plan land use designation" as a conditionally permitted use in the C-2 zoning district, subject to specific use criteria Tustin City Code Section 9233(y)(1) ^ Section 9233(y)(1) states, "Professional offices proposed at the ground floor level shall not be approved unless the approving authority finds, based on supporting documentation and evidence, that an office use would be more compatible than a retail commercial use on the subject property, and that an office use would be more beneficial in implementing applicable land use policies such as the General Plan and City Code." TCC Section 9233c(y)(2) Approval of professional and general office uses shall meet one (1) or more of the following criteria: a) The proposed use is to be located in an existing building City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2008 Page 3 of 9 originally designed, built, and occupied as offices or converted to office use pursuant to an approved building permit. b) The proposed use is to be located in an existing building that because of its design and orientation is impractical to modify or alter to accommodate retail establishments. c) The proposed use is to be located in an existing building requiring significant reconstruction that is not economically feasible or practical to accommodate retail establishments. d) The proposed use is to be located in amulti-tenant retail center and is ancillary but complementary to the remaining mixed uses with respect to type of use, hours of operation, convenience, and parking demand. e) The proposed use is determined to be beneficial, complementary, and compatible with surrounding neighborhood and nearby retail establishments. Council Alternatives - 3 alternatives: 1) Adopt Resolution 08-022 (approval), reversing the Planning Commission's (PC) decision and approving CUP 07-020, or 2) Adopt Resolution 08-022 (denial), denying the appeal, thus upholding the PC's denial of CUP 07-020, or 3) Remand the project back to P.C. for further proceedings. Staff Recommendation: ^ If the Council is inclined to reverse the PC's decision, staff would recommend: - Adopting Resolution 08-022 (approval), finding the request meets TCC Sections 9233c(y)(1) and (y)(2)b - Conditioning the applicant to enhance the property with elevation and site improvements through the Design Review process, for approval by the P.C. The public hearing opened at 7:21 p.m. John Paul Glowoski, attorney for Dr. Mirrafati spoke in support of staff's recommendation. The public hearing closed at 7:22 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Davert supports approval Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember Kawashima, to adopt resolution approving CUP 07-20 (alternative a). a. Adopt Resolution No. 08-22a (approval), reversing the decision of the Planning Commission and approving Conditional Use Permit 07-020; or, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-020 AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-020 AUTHORIZING A DENTAL City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 4 of 9 OFFICE LOCATED AT 740 EL CAMINO REAL IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE AND FRONTING ONTO EL CAMINO REAL b. Adopt Resolution No. 08-22b (denial), denying the appeal, thus upholding the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 07-020; or, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-020 TO AUTHORIZE A DENTAL OFFICE LOCATED AT 740 EL CAMINO REAL IN THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONE AND FRONTING ONTO EL CAMINO REAL c. Remand the project back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings. Motion carried 4-1 (Bone opposed). ORAL COMMUNICATION /PUBLIC INPUT -None AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER -REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 11. GRAD NIGHT FUNDING The Grad Night Committees from Beckman, Foothill, and Tustin High Schools have submitted requests for funding assistance from the City. Windy Lozano parent of Beckman High School student, Trisha Andrews of Tustin High School Grad Night Committee, and Rita Guarriello of Foothill High School, spoke in support of Grad Night program. Mayor Amante proposed that the City donate 75% of request which totals $2,250.00 per high school. Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, to donate 75% of request, for a total of $2,250.00, per high school. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - It was moved by Councilmember Palmer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, to approve Consent Calendar Items as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 5 of 9 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2008 Motion: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2008. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Motion: Approve demands in the amounts of $96,930.17; $974,362.97; $320,805.77; Reversals in the amount of $4,784.78; and Payroll in the amount of $688,100.90. 4. PLANNING ACTION AGENDA -MARCH 11, 2008 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or members of the public. Motion: Receive and file. 5. MCAS TUSTIN MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM On January 16, 2001, and April 3, 2006, the City of Tustin certified the Program Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) and its addendum, respectively, for the disposal and reuse of MCAS Tustin. The FEIS/EIR evaluated the environmental impacts of the disposal and reuse of MCAS-Tustin and required implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). The purpose of MMRP is to provide for accomplishment of mitigation and implementation measures required by the Final EIR/EIS. Since the disposal and reuse of MCAS Tustin is a long-term program where mitigation measures may be applicable at the individual development project level, overall program level, construction level, or operational level; to coordinate implementation of the MMRP, a regular review of the progress of the program through an annual report is required. Motion: Receive and file report. 6. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR RIDES AND CONCESSIONS AT TUSTIN TILLER DAYS Amendment No. 5 would extend the term of the Agreement Regarding Rides and Concessions at Tustin Tiller Days and the Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off with "O" Entertainment for three years. The Amendment provides for an increase in the compensation the City realizes from ticket sales and rental vendor booth spaces City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 6 of 9 Motion: Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement between the City of Tustin and "O" Entertainment for aone-year period with two (2) one-year extensions unless terminated by either party. 7. 2007 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT The California Government Code requires that the Planning Commission provide a progress report to the City Council on the status of the City's General Plan and the progress in its implementation, including the progress in meeting our share of regional housing needs and efforts to remove governmental constraints to housing development, maintenance, and improvement. On March 11, 2008, the Planning Commission reviewed the annual report and authorized staff to forward the report to the City Council. With Council authorization, staff will forward the report to the State Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development in fulfillment of the State's requirement. Motion: Review and authorize staff to forward this annual report to the State Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development. 8. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR TWO MOBILE AIR COMPRESSORS FOR WATER SERVICES DIVISION CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES Authorize City staff to solicit bids for the scheduled replacement of two (2) mobile air compressors for construction activities required to maintain the City of Tustin's water distribution system by the Water Services Division. Motion: Authorize the City Clerk to advertise and solicit bids from qualified vendors for the acquisition of two (2) mobile air compressors. 9. FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT FOR NEW FIRE STATION AT TUSTIN LEGACY Motion: 9.a. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the attached Tustin Legacy Fire Station Construction Implementation Agreement, subject to any minor, non-substantive changes as may be necessary as determined by City staff and the City Attorney based on proposed action by the OCFA Board. 9.b. Authorize Tustin Legacy staff to proceed with design of the Fire Station Facility in coordination with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 7 of 9 REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 10. ADOPT ORDINANCE 1351 -ZONE CHANGE 08-001: AMENDMENTS TO THE PROSPECT VILLAGE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS Zone Change 08-001 consists of minor amendments to the Prospect Village Planned Community District Regulations to allow commercial service and professional office uses in a maximum of three (3) of the six (6) live/work units facing Prospect Avenue and to clarify the process by which owners of restricted units may be permitted to lease the ground floor portion of the restricted units. Other minor amendments are also proposed. Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember Palmer, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1351 (roll call vote). Motion carried 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 1351 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROSPECT VILLAGE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS (ZONE CHANGE 08-001) TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE REGULATIONS RELATED TO COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND OFFICE USES AND OWNER/PROPRIETOR OCCUPANCIES AND TO MAKE OTHER MINOR AMENDMENTS 12. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS Staff prepared two (2) agenda reports that discussed the following issues: 1. City of Westminster's policy on shopping carts; and Councilmember Bone proposed implementation of program similar to Westminster's policy. Agreed to meet with Business Economic Development Committee of the Chamber and hold Workshop to receive input and develop policy. 2. Opposition to SB375, requires regional transportation planning agencies to include sustainable communities strategy in their regional transportation plans and offer incentives to implement strategy. Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember Bone, to remit letter of opposition on behalf of the City of Tustin. Motion carried 5-0. City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 8 of 9 OTHER BUSINESS /COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Kawashima: • Egg Hunt to be held on Saturday, March 22"d at 8:30 a.m. Councilmember Palmer: • In support of monetizing donations. Councilmember Bone: • Water Advisory Council of Orange County report - MWD looking at $25/acre foot surcharge to protect trash fish, looking at decreasing imported water by 15% to all agencies total water demand in OC lowest in 15 years. Congratulated residents who are conserving water; and • Southern California Association of Governments adopted Draft Baseline Growth Forecast for 2008 RTP with 2% policy removed. Mayor Pro Tem Davert: • Tustin Community Foundation having pancake breakfast at Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, invited everyone to attend; • Orange County Sanitation District traveled to Washington last week to meet with congressional reps with upcoming budget; and • Council held productive workshop earlier on parking issues. Mayor Amante: • Thanked staff for workshop held earlier today; • Commented on active development and redevelopment throughout the City, open City Hall every day of the week, challenging times ahead with budget in Sacramento; • Thanked George Jeffries, City Treasurer, appointed by Orange County Board of Supervisors to Treasurers Oversight Committee; • Jeff Thompson, Planning Commissioner, appointed to Go Local Evaluation Committee of Orange County Transportation Authority; • Swore-in the newly re-appointed Planning Commissioners at their March 11th meeting, will swear-in two other members at the Community Services Commission tomorrow, congratulated and thanked all applicants and commission members; and • Elizabeth Hill, Legislative Analyst for the State will be retiring soon, her skills and talent will be missed. ADJOURNMENT - 7:55 p.m. -The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 5:30 for Closed Session and .7:00 p.m. for the Regular Business Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. City Council Meeting March 18, 2008 Minutes Page 9 of 9