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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1998 12 07 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 7, 1998 CLOSED SESSION At 5:00 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room, the City Council convened; in closed session to confer with special counsel regarding the initiation of litigation, one (1) case, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c); and to confer with Nick Nichols, the City's labor negotiator, regarding labor negotiations with the Tustin Police Officers Association, Tustin Police Officers "' Association Management Unit, Tustin Police Support Services Association, and Tustin Municipal Employees Association. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:05 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tustin Girl Scout Flag Patrol. The ]~nvocation was given by Mr. Steve Garrison. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle 3im Ports 3effery M. Thomas Council Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker (absent) 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 Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director 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 Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Brad Evanson, Assistant Planner Karen Peterson, Acting Senior Planner Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Dana Ogdon, Senior Project Manager Approximately 40 in the audience PUBLIC INPUT- None PUBLIC HEARING (ITEMS I THROUGH 5 ) 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-028 AND DESIGN REVIEW 97-036 (APPLICANT: ~ MASROOR BATLA, BATLA FOOD GROUP) Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported Conditional Use Permit 97-028 and Design Review 97-036 proposed to demolish a vacant 4,400 square foot building and construct a 4,000 square foot fast food restaurant; Council referred this issue back to the Planning Commission after an appeal hearing; and the applicant modified the site plan in response to neighboring residents' concerns including the reconfiguration of the drive-thru, construction of an 111/2 foot wide planter island adjacent to the drive-thru, the masonry wall adjacent to the Tustin Greens complex would be raised to 6'8'; a 6' sound wall was proposed across from the pay and pick-up window, light fixtures would be directed downward, installation of emission control technology, and litter pick-up during peak restaurant hours. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 2, 12-7-98 Council/staff discussion followed regarding emission control technology. Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. The following members of the audience spoke in favor of Conditional Use Permit 97-028 and Design Review 97-036: Coralee Newman, Government Solutions, representing the applicant (showed a visual presentation of the proposed project) Bill Garrett, Interpacific Asset Management Fabie Combs, 1642 Roanoke Avenue, Tustin Rex Combs, 1642 Roanoke Avenue, Tustin Matt Nisson 14462 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin Council/Speakers Newman and Garrett discussion followed regarding landscaping; sound wall; obtaining a commitment from the property owner to remodel the entire shopping center; Ralphs' sales had declined recently; and the proposed emission control equipment. The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to Conditional Use Permit 97- 028 and Design Review 97-036: Ken Henderson, 14645 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin Janis Eason, 14621 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin Carla Brame, 14641 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin Suanne Honey, 14625 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin Frederick Honey, 14625 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin Carole Wade, 14633 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin Kristy Henderson, Tustin Greens Council/Speaker Newman discussion followed regarding the center had been in existence for 27 years; noise analysis revealed the proposed project fell within or below Municipal Code noise requirements; the applicant's efforts to mitigate concerns of the adjacent neighbors; and the adjacent homeowner's property without a garage, had sound wall/landscaping noise mitigation. There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Worley stated that more positive factors associated with the proposed project were presented than negative factors; the applicant had worked diligently on mitigation methods; she believed the adjacent homeowners would not be disturbed by the restaurant because of the sound wall and landscaping; was hopeful the properb/owner would remodel the center; the restaurant was beautifully designed; noted that some of the adjacent residents who had originally been opposed now supported the project; believed the proposed restaurant would help to revitalize the center; commended the applicant for working with staff and the residents; and she supported the project. Councilmember Thomas said there were convincing arguments pro and con regarding the project; noted the poor appearance of the center; noted that residents tended to stay away from centers that were in disrepair and poorly lit; the importance of revitalizing the southwest area; this project was a good beginning to upgrading the area; redeveloping the center would attract more businesses and patrons; the restaurant should provide continuing stewardship to the residents; and he encouraged real estate offices to buy property to develop in the southwest area. Councilmember Doyle commented on when the center had last been remodeled; noted his concern regarding noise; the need for the property owner to put money into the center; favored a more passive use for the site rather than a drive-thru restaurant; he did not oppose a restaurant, only the drive-thru option; remarked on the applicant's efforts to mitigate residents' concerns; opposed the proposed project; and stated it was the property owner's responsibility to upgrade the center. Councilmember Potts stated that the applicant had addressed residents' concerns; noted he had not met with the property owner or residents regarding the matter; commented on the property owner's lack of reinvestment in the center; was concerned that the property CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 3~ 12-7-98 owner would not reinvest in the center in the future; without approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the drive-thru could not be constructed; the necessity of the property owner to revamp the center in order to attract customers; stated his concern over the long hours of operation of the drive-thru and the noise vehicles would generate; believed the proposed project would affect the quality of life; suggested further mitigation measures such as planting larger cypress trees and installing double paned windows for certain residences; and he supported the Burger King at the center, but not at the proposed location because of its close proximity to Tustin Greens. Mayor Saltarelli reported that this project had been unanimously approved by the Planning Commission; noted the applicant's efforts in resolving residents' concerns; Council's goal to rehabilitate the southwest area; remarked on the demolition of the Cosmopolitan Apartments and construction of 145 condominium units; commented on the improved noise abatement proposed; the importance of preventing blight in the City; the proposed project would help to generate business, reduce area crime, and thus increase surrounding property values; and he believed the proposed Burger King would be a positive impact on the area and was supportive of project approval. Councilmember Potts requested the property owner supply a night security guard to control noise and install double pane windows for certain Tustin Greens residents. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 98- 110 and 98-111: RESOLUTION NO. 110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERM1T 97-028 AND DESIGN REVIEW 97-036. ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RESOLUTION NO. 111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-028 AND DESIGN REVIEW 97-036, AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF A VACANT BANK BUILDING INTO A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU SERVICE WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER AT 14601 RED HILL AVENUE Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, stated a condition of approval included requiring as an on-going mitigation measure, an independent noise analysis be conducted after the Burger King was operational; the applicant would be required to pay for any mitigation measures necessary if they were found in violation; and it would not require the owner to double pane the adjacent neighbors' windows. Coralee Newman said the applicant was willing to plant 25 gallon cypress trees; and reported the landscape architect suggested planting 15 gallon trees because they could be planted closer together creating faster screening. Masroor Batla, applicant, stated that he would investigate installing double pane windows and planting larger cypress trees. Motion carried 3-2, Doyle, Potis opposed. 610-40 Mayor Saltarelli recessed the meeting at 9:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m. REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEM 23 ) (Agenda order) 23. DECLARING RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 3, 1998 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION/OATHS OF OFFICE This item was moved out of agenda order at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Worley. Mayor 5altarelli reported the Orange County Registrar of Voters had certified the November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election as follows: For two members of the City Council with full term of four years, Tracy Wills Worley and Mike Doyle were elected. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 4, 12-7-98 It was moved by Potts, seconded by Saltareili, to adopt the following Resolution No. 98-100 declaring the results and other such matters as provided by law for the November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election: RESOLUTION NO. 98-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 1998, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW Motion carried 5-0. 450-50 The Chief Deputy City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Tracy Wills Worley and Mike Doyle. Mayor Pro Tem Worley thanked her children and her parents for their support; and thanked the citizens of Tustin for affirming her accomplishments on Council for the past four years. She pledged her commitment to serving the City and stated she was honored to be elected to serve four more years. Councilmember Doyle thanked his re-election committee, an unidentified Tustin Meadows resident for her vote and prayers, the citizens of Tustin, and his wife, Carol. PUBLIC HEARING 2. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-007 AND DESZGN REVIEW 98-007 (APPLICANT: MICHAEL J. DOBSON, EZ LUBE) Mayor Saltarelli announced that this item would be continued to the January 19, 1999 City Council meeting as requested by the applicant. 3. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15707, ZONE CHANGE 98-004 AND DESIGN REVIEW 98-002 (APPLICANT: WARMINGTON HOMES) Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported that the proposed project would subdivide a 3.5 acre site into 38 numbered lots and 10 lettered lots to enable the construction of 38 single family residential homes; the zone change would change the zoning from Multiple Family Residential and Central Business District to Planned Community District at 120-250 Sixth Street and 715-765 El Camino Real; and architecture styles proposed included Craftsman, Cottage, and Early Californian. Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 9:28 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15707, Zone Change 98-004 and Design Review 98-002: Bob McClaire, Warmington Homes Councilmember Potts stated that these types of projects were going to bring people to shopping centers; the project would help revitalize the area; remarked on past construction leading to apartment density in the southwest area; and this was an outstanding project that would reduce density and promote home ownership. There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 9:30 : p.m. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 98- 107 approving the environmental documentation for the project: RESOLUTION NO. 98-107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR ZONE CHANGE 98-004, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15707 AND DESIGN REVIEW 98-002 INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT 600-70 Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 5, 12-7-98 It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to have first reading by title only and introduction of Ordinance No. 1208 approving Zone Change 98-004 (previously identified as Zone Change 98-002). Motion carried 5-0. The Chief Deputy City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1208 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1208 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 98-004 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) AND CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-2P) TO PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) AND ESTABLISH PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS ON THE PROPERTIES KNOWN AS 120-250 SIXTH STREET AND 715-765 EL CAMINO REAL AND DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 401-642-04 OF TRACT 15707 It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 98- 108 approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15707 and adopt the following Resolution No. 98-109 approving Design Review 98-002: RESOLUTION NO. 98-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15707 TO SUBDIVIDE A 3.5 ACRE SITE INTO 38 NUMBERED LOTS AND 10 LETTERED LOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING 38 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120-250 SIXTH STREET AND 715-765 EL CAMINO REAL RESOLUTION NO. 98-109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 98-002 FOR A 38 SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLING UNIT PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON TRACT 15707 LOCATED " AT 120-250 SIXTH STREET Motion carried 5-0. 600-70 4. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15681 (APPLICANT: BROOKFIELD HOMES) Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported the proposed project subdivided approximately 72 acres to develop 114 single family homes. The site was located on Pioneer Road and Patriot Way and would include two gated entrances to provide access to the subdivision, landscaped lots on Pioneer Road, open spaced lots adjacent to Peters Canyon Regional Park, a working avocado grove in the central portion of the site, a pedestrian access way, and lots ranged from 10,000 to 19,000 square feet and the density for the site was approximately 1.5 dwelling units to the acre. She stated the units were designed in a variety of contemporary Spanish, Colonial, and Monterey styles and would range in size from approximately 3,200 to 4,200 square feet. Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 9:35 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15681: ,-. Bart Hayashi, Brookfield Homes Council/speaker discussion followed regarding the avocado grove; model homes grand opening was scheduled for August; and locking mailboxes. There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 9:39 p.m. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Port% to adopt the following Resolution No. 98-114 approving the environmental documentation for the project and adopt the following Resolution No. 98-115 approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 15681: RESOLUTION NO. 98-114 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 6, 12-7-98 (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15681 AND APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALTFY ACT RESOLUTION NO. 98-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15681 TO SUBDIVIDE A 71.8 ACRE SITE INTO 114 NUMBERED LOTS AND 34 LETTERED LOTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING 114 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON LOTS 9 AND 10 OF TRACT 13627 GENERALLY LOCATED WESTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF PIONEER ROAD AND PATRIOT WAY Motion carried 5-0. 600-70 5. CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY WHICH INCLUDES BUILDINGS 553 AND 554 AT MCAS TUSTIN, AND A SUBLEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that pending final disposition of property at MCAS Tustin, provisions under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act authorized leasing/subleasing real property on the base; the City proposed to lease Barracks Buildings 553 and 554, a 5.8 acre parcel, to the Orange County Rescue Mission in support of the Reuse Plan/Specific Plan; the lease was for 12 months with four 12-month extensions; the lease was a no-cost lease to the City which would be passed on to the Orange County Rescue Mission as a sublease; the Orange County Rescue Mission would assume all property maintenance, utility costs, and a $5 million insurance obligation; the necessity to approve this item by the end of the year; minor corrections to the lease were needed and could be negotiated by staff; and upon Council approval, the Orange County Rescue Mission would begin renovation and maintenance on the buildings. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the lease would occur subsequent to government conveyance of the property. Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 9:45 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to 1) Approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 98-112; 2) Approve a Less Than Fair Market Interim Lease between the United States of America and the City of Tustin for certain property at MCAS Tustin, which includes Buildings 553 and 554, and authorize the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute said Lease with concurrence by the City Attorney; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to enter into a Sublease between the City of Tustin and the Orange County Rescue Mission subject to approval by the City Attorney of all Sublease documents: RESOLUTION NO. 98-112 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR THE INTERIM LEASE AND SUBLEASE OF BUILDINGS 553 AND 554, MCAS TUSTIN, INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, introduced .lim Palmer, the Executive Director of the Orange County Rescue Mission. Councilmember Thomas commended the Orange County Rescue Mission on their work in the community and encouraged residents to become familiar with the organization and its operation. Motion carried 5-0. 400-l0 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 7, 12-7-98 CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS. 6 THROUGH 22 ) Item No. 6 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Worley. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 7, APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,457,316.10 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $358,318.53. 360-82 380-10 8. 1999 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST Recommendation: Approve 1999 Local Appointments List for the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Audit Committee as recommended by the City Clerk's Office. 120-05 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- NOVEMBER 23, 1998 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify Planning Commission Action Agenda - November 23, 1998. 120-50 10, RESOLUTION NO. 98-116 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR A PLAYGROUND COVER AND SURFACING GRANT Recommendation: Approve request to apply for a Tire Recycling Grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for playground surfacing at Peppertree Park and adopt Resolution No. 98-116 to support the grant request as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services. 660-05 11, CITY OF TUSTIN RESPONSE TO COUNTY OF ORANGE NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO, 573 FOR THE MCAS EL TORO MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN Recommendation: Authorize staff to forward subject draft response to the County's Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro Master Plan Development as recommended by the Redevelopmerit Agency staff. 150-40 12. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF FOOTHILL RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO, 600113) Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, subject to final City Attorney approval, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Daniel Boyle Engineering, Inc. for engineering services for the design of improvements to the Foothill Reservoir as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Services Division. 400-10 13, RESOLUTION NO, 98-101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Of TUSTTN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR PROJECT FY 1998-99 (PROJECT NO. 4020- 6235) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-101 approving the plans and specifications for the Annual Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter Repair Project fiscal year 1998-99 and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 14. RESOLUTION NO. 98-104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 600138) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-104 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion, and direct the City Clerk to: (1) Release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, and (2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. 400-45 15. WATER LINE RELOCATION FOR SYCAMORE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN NEWPORT AVENUE AND PASADENA AVENUE (CIP NO. 700149), UTILIZATION OF UNALLOCATED WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 8, 12-7-98 Recommendation: Authorize an appropriation of $40,000 from the Unailocated Water Capital Improvement Fund to the Capital Improvement Project No. 700149 for the relocation of the 8" water main along the northerly side of Sycamore Avenue between Newport Avenue and Pasadena Avenue as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 16. RESOLUTION NO. 98-106 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, FY 1998-99 (CIP NO. 700001) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-106 approving the plans and specifications for the Annual Major Maintenance Program fiscal year 1998-99 and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 17. RESOLUTION NO. 98-113 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL STREET AND ALLEY REPAIR PROGRAM FISCAL YEARS 1998-99 THROUGH 2001-02 (PROJECT NO. 4030-6245) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-113 approving the plans and specifications for the Annual Street and Alley Repair Program, fiscal years 1998-99 through 2001-02 and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 18. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RAWLINGS RESERVOIR BOOSTER PUMPING STATION (PROJECT NO. 600115) Recommendation: Award contract for subject project to Schuler Engineering Corporation of Corona, California, in the amount of $615,086.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. 400-45 19. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 100033) Recommendation: (1) Award subject contract to Miller Brooks Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $326,286.30 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City, (2) Approve the transfer of $70,000.00 from the construction phase of the Irrigation System Replacement Project on 3amboree Road (CIP No. 200038) to subject project in the 1998-99 fiscal year budget, and (3) Authorize City staff to contract with Cardlock Fuels to provide for the City's fuel needs, beginning January 1, 1999, and continuing until the completion of construction of this project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 400-45 20. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-33, CLAIMANT: DWIGHT AND JENELLE BEAZLEY Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 21. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-34, CLAIMANT: CHRISTINA WILLIAMS Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 22. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-35, CLAIMANT: SANDRA VANAUKEN Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 16, 1998 .REGULAR MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Worley announced she would abstain from voting on Item No. 6, Approval of Minutes, November 16, 1998 Regular Meeting, due to her absence from that meeting. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to approve the City Council Minutes of November 16, 1998. Motion carried 4-0, Worley abstained. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 9, 12-7-98 REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEM 23 ) 23. DECLARING RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 3, 1998 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION/OATHS OF OFFICE See Page 3. PUBLIC INPUT- None OTHER BUSINESS SANTA COP PROGRAM Councilmember Doyle reminded the public to bring unwrapped toys to the Revere House, Police Department, or City Hall to support the Santa Cop Program. Councilmember Ports encouraged everyone to support the Santa Cop Program and to give generously during the holiday season. NOVEMBER 3, 1998 ELECTION Councilmember Doyle thanked the voters and his wife for their support during his re-election campaign. Mayor Pro Tem Worley thanked the voters for re-electing her to the City Council. LACK OF BASKETBALL COURTS Mayor Pro Tem Worley reported she had been recruited to coach her daughter's basketball team and noted the lack of available basketball courts in Tustin. TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR Councilmembers Thomas and Potts clarified that the west leg of the Transportation Corridor would open in February 1999, and suggested interim alternate route information be made available to the public. MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST Councilmember Thomas commended the Mayor for a successful prayer breakfast. Mayor Saltarelli commented on the successful Ivlayor's prayer breakfast. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Councilmember Thomas stated the Tree Lighting Ceremony was excellent. Mayor Saltarelli commended staff for an entertaining Tree Lighting Ceremony. HAPPY HANUKKAH, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR Councilmember Thomas wished everyone happy Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year. CLOSED SESSION/DECEMBER 21, 1998 COUNCIL MEETING Councilmember Thomas clarified that the December 21, 1998 Council meeting and the December 14, 1998 Closed Session had been cancelled. OLD TOWN TUSTIN Mayor Saltarelli reported, on a recent trip to Virginia, he had visited a beautiful and quaint old town section of Charlottesville with brick streets and a walking mall and envisioned the same concept for Old Town Tustin. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 10, 12-7-98 COMMITTEE REPORTS - None CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT !vlayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, 3anuary 5, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R. SA~'I"ARELLI', MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CiTY CLERK