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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1998 11 16 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 16, 1998 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:09 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Saltarelli. The :Invocation was given by Dr. Lloyd Strelow, Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Mike Doyle 3im Potts 3effery M. Thomas Council Absent: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Pro Tem 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 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 Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 15 in the audience PUBLIC INPUT DINOSAUR DASH Robert rvlachado, Tustin Public Schools Foundation, reported on a successful Dinosaur Dash event held on November :~5; commended City staff for their support; presented a trophy to the City; thanked Mayor Saltarelli for his participation; and displayed the logo for next year's event to be held on November 14, 1999. Hayor Saltarelli congratulated the Dinosaur Dash Committee and City staff on an enjoyable event. PUBLIC HEARING( ITEM 1 ) 1. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-007 AND DESIGN REVIEW 98-007 (APPLICANT: MICHAEL J. DOBSON, EZ LUBE) Mayor Saltarelli announced that this item would be continued to the December 7, 1998 Council meeting at the request of the applicant. 610-40 CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 12) :Item No. 12 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Ports. Tt was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-Q, Worley absent. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2,1998 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of November 2, 1998. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 11-16-98 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $915,616.03 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $386,972.58. 380-10 360.82 4. AUTHORIZATION OF A CHANGE ORDER FOR PREPARATION OF THE JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIS/EIR) FOR THE DISPOSAL AND REUSE OF MCAS TUSTIN Recommendation: (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendmenl~ to the Consultant Services Agreement with the firm of HNTB for preparation of the Reuse Plan/Specific Plan and 3oint EIS/EIR for the Disposal and Reuse of MCAS Tustin, subject to approval of the City Attorney; and (2) Appropriate $204,830 from unappropriated 1998-99 General Fund reserves as the City's share of the costs for the additional services as recommended by the Assistant City Manager. 400-10 S. RESOLUTION NO. 98-99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE TO COORDINATE, PROCESS, AND EXECUTE SUBJECT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT (EXHIBIT A) WITH THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 455 WEST THIRD STREET, TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-99 authorizing the execution of an Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) with David and Sandra Rost, the owners of the residence located at 455 West Third Street, as recommended by the Community Development Department. 400-10 6. AGREEMENT FOR ROUTE 26I (THE WEST LEG) BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR, AND THE CITIES OF IRVINE AND TUSTIN Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Caltrans Agreement No. 12-353 regarding the maintenance of those surface streets and City signs within the City of Tustin directing traffic to and from I-5 and Route 261 (the West Leg) as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-75 7. PROGRESS REPORT: HERITAGE PARK AND FRONTIER PARK/PINE TREE PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION (PROJECT NOS. 400042, 200030, 400034) Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services. 920-70,920-35,920-30 920-30 8. RESOLUTION NO. 98-103 - 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. 600137) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-103 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 of 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 Services Division. 400-45 9. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Recommendation: Direct staff to make the following changes to the City of Tustin Deferred Compensation Plan Document effective November 17, 1998: (1) Designate the City as Trustee for the City's Deferred Compensation Plan (Self-Trustee), (2) Index the annual maximum contribution, (3) Allow for a one-time postponement of beginning payment date elections, and (4) Allow for a one-time distribution of accounts with $3,500 or less that have been inactive for two years as recommended by the Finance Department. 370-10 10. RESOLUTION NO. 98-95 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP 15380 SUBDIVIDING 5.011 ACRES INTO TWENTY-FIVE (25) NUMBERED LOTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED WEST OF JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND PORTOLA PARKWAY (APPLICANT: RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-95 approving Final. Tract Map No. 15380 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 600-70 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 11-16-98 11. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 240 E. THIRD STREET Recommendation: (1) Adopt the following Resolution No. 98-105 approving the environmental determination for the project, and (2) Approve the Agreement to Purchase Real Property at 240 E. Third Street between Walter Clifford Emery and Mary Elizabeth Emery and the City of Tustin, subject to minor modifications by the City Attorney, and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute all documents as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Services Division: 490-10 400-10 RESOLUTION NO. 98-105 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 (RESOLUTION NO. 98-14) IS ADEQUATE FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY AT 240 E. THIRD STREET FOR THE MAIN STREET WATER FACILITIES PROJECT. APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 12 - PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - NOVEMBER 9, 1998 Councilmember Potts appealed Planning Commission Item No. 4, Conditional Use Permit 97-028, to allow residents to address Council regarding the matter. Mayor Saltarelli clarified that this item was agendized for the December 7, 1998 Council meeting and appeal to the Council was automatic. It was moved by Ports, seconded by Thomas, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of November 9, 1998. Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. 120-50 REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEM 13 ) 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1207, CULTURAL RESOURCES OVERLAY DISTRICT It was moved by Thomas, seconded by PoLLs, to have second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1207. Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1207 by the City Clerk, it was moved by PoLLs, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Ordinance No. 1207: ORDINANCE NO. 1207 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 98-004, AN AMENDMENT TO TUSTIN CITY CODE SECTION 9252j2b RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE CULTURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent (roll call vote). 670-05 PUBLIC INPUT- None OTHER BUSINESS HURRICANE MITCH VICTIM ASSISTANCE Councilmember Doyle reminded residents that during the Thanksgiving season to give generously to local churches and the Red Cross to assist Central America victims of Hurricane MiLch. COMMENDATION - MAYOR SALTARELLI Councilmember Doyle commended Mayor Saltarelli for a well-written letter sent to Irvine Mayor Shea criticizing Irvine's threat to withdraw from the Orange County Fire Authority. CONGRATULATIONS - COUNCILMEMBER DOYLE/MAYOR PRO TEM WORLEY Councilmember Thomas congratulated Councilmember Doyle and Mayor Pro Tern Worley on their re-election to the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 11-16-98 Mayor Saltarelli commended City Council candidates on a positive campaign; congratulated newly elected Councilmember Doyle and Mayor Pro Tem Worley, and reported their installation would take place on December 7, 1998. HAPPY THANKSGIVING Councilmember Thomas wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. DINOSAUR DASH Mayor Saltarelli reported his enjoyment in participating in the successful Dinosaur Dash event. COMMITTEE REPORTS TRANSPORTATION CORR/DOR Councilmember Potts reminded motorists to report Transportation Corridor traffic congestion and delays to local law enforcement or the Orange County Transportation Authority. SANITATION DISTRICT Mayor Saltarelli reported a new Chair would be selected for the Sanitation District; he had been selected Chair of the District's Fiscal Policy Committee; and District consolidation had been completed without difficulty. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saltarelli announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation to which the City was a party: ETRPA, et al. vs. County of Orange, et al., Case No.: S.D. No. 710121 (consolidated with 710123) on appeal. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. The City Council scheduled a closed session on December 7, 1998, at 5:00 p.m., to discuss real property acquisition at MCAS Tustin and to give negotiation direction to the City's negotiator, Christine Shingleton. The parties were the City of Tustin, Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, and the Federal Government. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, December 7, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R~ ~>/~LTARELLI, MAYOR rLA STOKER, CITY CLERK