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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1999 03 01 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CiTY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MARCH 1, 1999 CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:08 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by YMCA Whispering Waters ]~ndian Maidens. The ~[nvocation was given by Councilmember Ports. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Ports Council Absent: 3effery M. Thomas City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois 3effrey, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager George 3effries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Steve Foster, Chief of Police Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Assistant Director/Com. Development Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 10 in the audience , , PRESENTATION CEDAR GROVE PARK AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR FACILITY DESIGN Kenneth Eckman, Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, stated that the City had received the 1998 Award of Excellence for Facility Design for Cedar Grove Park at the Parks and Recreation Conference. He thanked staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, Council and Tustin residents for their support; and presented the award to Mayor Saltarelli. Mayor Saltarelli thanked the Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Services staff, and volunteers for their commitment to increase the number of parks in the City; and accepted the award on behalf of the City. Mayor Pro Tem Worley commended the Parks and Recreation Commission for their dedication to the City's park program; the Commission's recommendations for the 7-Year Park Capital ]:mprovement Program; and she voiced her excitement about the City's future park plans. 160-10 PUBLIC INPUT ,.. · WORLD WAR II VETERAN - DONALD EUGENE YNIGUES Matt Nisson, 14462 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, reported that a 1942 Tustin High School graduate, Donald Eugene Ynigues, was the only World War :[]: veteran not recognized in Tustin with a street named in his honor and requested the City rectify the situation. Mayor Saltarelli requested information regarding Mr. Ynigues be forwarded to staff. PUBLIC HEARING ( ITEM 1 ) 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-001 AND ZONE CHANGE 99-001 (APPLICANT: MR. ELMER TIEDJE TUSTIN VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION) Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported the applicant was' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 3-1-99 requesting to amend the Genera~ Land Use Designation from Transportation to High Density Residentia~ and the Zoning District from Undassified to Ranned Development for an abandoned Ca~trans parce~ ~ocated a~ong the freeway right-of-way northeast of 15500 Tustin VH~age VVay; the subject property was approximately 9,000 square feet; and the parce~ had no roadway access. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the parce~ wou~d be ~andscaped and utilized as a p~ay area; and the benefits of the ~and use for the Tustin Village Townhome residents. Mayor Sa~tareHi opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was dosed. It was moved by Doy~e, seconded by Potts, to adopt the following Resolution No. 99-21 approving the environmenta~ determination for the project: RESOLUTION NO. 99-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-001 AND ZONE CHANGE 99-001 AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 99-22 approving General Plan Amendment 99-001: RESOLUTION NO. 99-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-001 TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "TRANSPORTATION" TO "HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" ON AN 8,923 SQUARE FOOT ABANDONED PARCEL OF CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY AD3ACENT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15500 TUSTIN VILLAGE WAY Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. It was moved by Ports, seconded by Worley, to have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1212. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1212 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Worley, seconded by Potts, to introduce the following Ordinance No. 1212 approving Zone Change 99-001: ORDINANCE NO. 1212 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 99-001, CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT FROM UNCLASSIFIED (U) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ON AN 8,923 SQUARE FOOT ABANDONED PARCEL OF CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15500 TUSTIN VILLAGE WAY Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 615-20 CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS 2 THROUGH 7 ) Item No. 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Worley. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 16, 1999 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of February 16, 1999. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $4,585,344.26 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $373,430.66. 380-l0 360-82 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 3-1-99 5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- FEBRUARY 22, 1999 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of February 22, 1999. 120-50 6. RESOLUTION NO. 99-:1.8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING INDIVIDUALS AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, A PUBLIC ,. ENTITY, APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL , ASSISTANCE ' Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-18 designating the City Manager and Public Works Director as authorized officials and authorizing same to execute for and in behalf of the City of Tustin applications and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance relating to emergency services as recommended by the Public Works Department. 660-05 7. .]OINDER IN AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN L.A. ALLIANCE FOR SURVIVAL, ET AL. V. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL., SO73451 Recommendation: Authorize joinder in the amicus brief in support of the City of Los Angeles. An adverse decision in this case could affect the City's ability to regulate solicitation of motorists along its streets and in private shopping centers. 30inder in the amicus brief will be at no cost to the City as recommended by the City Attorney. 455-05 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 4 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF AND TRAINING FOR CITY STAFF Mayor Pro Tem Worley stated she supported the proposed program and questioned the number of employees who would participate. "' Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, responded that the number of staff to be trained had not been determined. Council/staff discussion followed regarding there was no cost to the City for participation in the program; Council training; and the City's emergency shelter sites. it was moved by Worley, seconded by Potts, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross to provide disaster relief to the City on an as-needed basis and train City staff as Red Cross volunteers. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 400-l0 REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEM 8 ) 8. 1998-99 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW William Huston, City Manager, reported adjustments recommended in the Mid-Year Budget review resulted in a balanced budget in the General Fund Operating budget; a 15% reserve was maintained in the General Fund Reserve; staff recommended two transfers from the General Fund including $1.8 million to the Capital improvement fund to be allocated for the 7-Year Capital improvement Program, and $500,000 to the Park Development fund; Water · " Fund reserves; and the Redevelopment Agency balance for the South Central and Town Center Areas included funds for Warmington Housing and various other housing projects. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the $400,000 difference in the General Fund between the Budget and Mid-Year Budget was due to the purchase of additional computer equipment, a new Financial Management System, and two Police patrol vehicles; documenting adjustments made between the beginning and mid-year budgets; and increasing the 15% reserve amount. Mayor Saltarelli stated he was pleased with the sales tax revenue; anticipated sales tax revenues would level; remarked on a recent newspaper article regarding the City of Fullerton's financial situation; past planning had helped to ensure the City's financial future; commented on the number of parks throughout the City and the availability of transferring CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 3-1-99 funds into the Park Fund; and monitoring the state to prevent additional sales tax revenues being manipulated away from the City. William Huston stated that growth would not continue in the City; more than half the General Fund Operating budget consisted of sales tax revenue; the state tended to penalize cities in good financial standing; $100 million in capital improvement projects were projected over the next seven years, excluding redevelopment of the Marine Corps Air Facility; and the importance of maintaining careful planning in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Worley said she was pleased with the City's conservative financial planning . and positive financial position. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to 1) approve amended General Fund Appropriations for fiscal year 1998-99 of $33,085,336.00, 2) authorize the transfer of $1.8 million from the projected Unappropriated Reserves of the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund to accumulate reserves for the proposed Seven Year Capital Improvement Program, and 3) authorize the transfer of $500,000 from the projected Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund to the Park Development Fund. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 330-50 PUBLIC INPUT- None OTHER BUSINESS GET WELL WISHES Councilmember Doyle reported that Margarete Thompson had been hospitalized and sent get well wishes. Mayor Pro Tem Worley and Mayor Saltarelli conveyed get well wishes and a speedy recovery to Margarete Thompson. COMMENDATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Doyle commended the Police Department for professional handling of two recent situations. Y2K STATUS Councilmember Doyle questioned when the Y2K status report would be submitted to Council and the public. William Huston, City Manager, responded the report would be agendized at the April 5, 1999 Council meeting. FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM Mayor Pro Tem Worley reported that the Foothill High School Girls Basketball team would compete in the CIF finals against Brea Olinda High School. HERITAGE PARK PLAQUE Mayor Pro Tem Worley questioned the status of installing the Heritage Park plaque. PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY Mayor Pro Tem Worley noted there was a vacancy on the Planning Commission due to Paul 3ones' resignation and requested Councilmembers submit names of potential candidates at the March 15, 1999 Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 3-1-99 TUSTIN MEADOWS Councilmember Ports reported he had been contacted by a Tustin Meadows resident regarding the inconsistency of the development's perimeter walls and requested staff: provide guideline information to the Association; and motorists were utilizing left turns at Oxford Avenue to cut through the Tustin Meadows development and requested staff contact the Association. CENTENNIAL PARK Councilmember Ports reported that residents were not cleaning up after dogs in Centennial Park and requested installation of doggie bags and animal control patrol. GRAFFITI: Councilmember Ports reported extensive and recurring graffiti on Yorba Street at various locations that had not been removed and requested the Police Department target the area. MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM SELECTION Mayor Saltarelli reported the selection of the Nayor and Mayor Pro Tem would be agendized at the April 19, 1999 Council meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened in closed session to confer with its labor negotiator, William A. Huston, regarding unrepresented employees. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Ivlonday, March 15, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 THOMAS R. SAJ,,T'ARELLI, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CTTY CLERK