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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1998 08 03 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 3, 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 Tustin Girl Scout Flag Patrol. The ~[nvocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts, Kings Way Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle 3im Potts 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 Fred Wakefield, Police Captain 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 Sam Altowaiji, Acting Field Services Manager Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 12 in the audience PRESENTATION FRiENDSHIP CITY COIN FROM ROSARITO BEACH, MEXICO BOb and Cheryl Kimm, representing the Rotary Club of Tustin, presented a Friendship City Coin from Rosarito Beach, Mexico, to the City in gratitude for volunteer work the local community provided to the residents of Mexico. Mayor Saltarelli thanked Bob and Cheryl Kimm for representing the City in their volunteer work in Mexico and noted the coin would be mounted for display in City Hall. PUBLIC INPUT RED HILL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY REPORT Dan York, Red Hill Firefighters Association, gave a monthly overview of calls for service and activities; and invited everyone to attend the pancake breakfast hosted by the firefighters on September 26, 1998. Councilmember Doyle stated that the pancake breakfast began years ago when he was a volunteer firefighter; described the equipment purchased by the proceeds from the events; and he encouraged the public to attend. RED HILL AVENUE SHOPPING CENTERS Erin Neilson, Tustin, expressed displeasure with the decline in maintenance of shopping centers on Red Hill Avenue; stated support for establishing a proposed Burger King on Red Hill; and requested the City force shopping center property owners to refurbish their properties. CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 8-3-98 Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated code enforcement staff reviewed the Red Hill Avenue properties on a regular basis; and said a status report regarding the subject shopping centers would be forwarded to Council. PUBLIC HEARING ( ITEMS I THROUGH 2 ) 1. ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 98-68 appropriating the City's Governmental Funds of $36,373,446.00; Special Revenue Funds of $18,654,535.00; and the City's Water Enterprise Budget of $15,614,075.00: RESOLUTION NO. 98-68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FROM THE ANTICIPATED REVENUES OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 Motion carried 4-0., Thomas absent. 330-50 2. PLACING ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ON 1998-99 TAX ROLL Mayor Saltarelli reported the proposed rate for residential collection was $12.54 per month, an increase of 3 percent from last year. Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to continue the public hearing to consider Resolution No. 98-72 placing charges for solid waste collection on the tax roll for fiscal year 1998-99 to the next regular City Council meeting on August 17, 1998. Motion carried 4-0., Thomas absent. 830-50 CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS 3 THROUGH 11 ) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 20, 1998 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of July 20, 1998. 4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,088,124.84 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $355,740.73. 380-l0 360-82 5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- JULY 27, 1998 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 July 27, 1998. 120-50 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DRILLING OF MAIN STREET WELL NO. 4 {PROJECT NO. 600103) Recommendation: Award contract for subject project to Bakersfield Well & Pump Company of Bakersfield, California, in the amount of $303,068.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Services Division. 400-45 7. RESOLUTION NO. 98-70 - A RESOLU'I']ON OF THE CTI'Y COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVTNG FINAL TRACT MAPS 15506 AND 15507 SUBDIVIDING 10 ACRES INTO 53 LOTS LOCATED WEST OF JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN TUS'I'JN RANCH ROAD AND PORTOLA PARKWAY (APPLICANT: RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES INC.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 8-3-98 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-70 approving Final Tract Maps 15506 and 15507 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 600-70 8. RESOLUTION NO. 98-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION 81-50, THE PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES RELATED TO AUTO SERVICES AND ADOPTING THE AUTO SERVICE DESIGN GUIDELINES Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-61 approving the Auto Service Design Guidelines as recommended by the Community Development Department. 600-92 9. RESOLUTION NO. 98-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND SECTION 7910 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE Recommendation: '(1) Select the change in the California per Capita Personal Income as the price factor for adjusting the 1998-99 appropriation limit, and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 98-69 setting the appropriation limit for .,.'fiscal year 1998-99 at $35,071,942.00 as recommended by the Finance Department. 330-50 10. RESOLUTION NO. 98-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL. IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 90-1, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NORTHBOUND SR-55/EDINGER AVENUE INTERCHANGE. APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 98-71 finding that the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Pacific Center East Area is adequate to serve as the Program EIR for subject Cooperative Agreement, and (2) Approve subject Cooperative Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the proposed Cooperative Agreement subject to City Attorney approval as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-75 11. RESOLUTION NO. 98-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING EXPOSED NEON TUBING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE THE APPLICABLE CODE AMENDMENTS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-67 which establishes Exposed Neon Tubing Design Guidelines as recommended by the Community Development Department. 680-05 REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEMS 12 THROUGH 13 ) 12. AREA CODE 714 RELIEF ALTERNATIVE Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk, reported the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) was establishing a new area code for the 714 area; eleven area code relief alternatives had been proposed by the PUC; and local agencies were requested to submit their alternative recommendations. Staff recommendation included two alternatives: 11C would provide the City with retention of the 714 area code for 12-14 years; in the event that Alternative 11C did not receive majority approval, Alternative i Overlay, for a projected life of 10-12 years · -- was recommended; upon Council approval, staff would forward a Mayoral letter to the PUC recommending the alternatives; and Council would be apprised of area code activity. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Potts, to approve Alternative 11C for retention of the 714 area code in Tustin for a projected life of 12-14 years. In the event there is no majority support from other agencies for Alternative 11C, it is recommended that the Alternative I Overlay be recommended for a projected life of 10-12 years. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the City of Costa. Mesa's alternative to implement the 949 area code in Tustin was rejected by the PUC. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 800-05 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 8-3-98 13. MCAS-TUSTIN MARKETING STRATEGY Mayor Saltarelli commented on the name selection process for MCAS-Tustin Marketing strategy and stated he did not endorse any of the recommended name alternatives: Tustin Legacy, Tustin Landmark, and Tustin Fields. He said the City's consultant, Interra Strategies, had stated that because there would be a variety of uses on the land, a name selection from the primary specific plan designation should be a focal point. Councilmember Potts said he supported continuing the item to the August 17, 1998 Council meeting when Councilmember Thomas would be present and to allow time for public input. Pike Oliver, Interra Strategies, stated the importance of selecting a name that conveyed the meaning and reflected the vision, character, and scale of the development; and the name should be distinctive, easy to remember, and traditional. Councilmember Doyle suggested incorporating the base's former moniker, LTA (Lighter Than Air) in the name selection. Pam Engebretson, Interra Strategies, stated the history and heritage of the base was an important factor to consider in name recommendations; LTA could be factored in as one aspect of the development; limiting the name to two words; and the marketing logo could incorporate the base's hangars. Mayor Pro Tem Worley said she had conducted an informal survey of the three recommended names and Tustin Landmark was selected specifically because one of the hangars would be maintained at the site. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to continue this item to the August 17, 1998 Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 150-50 PUBLIC INPUT- None OTHER BUSINESS HEAT SAFETY PROGRAM - TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER Councilmember Doyle commended the Director of Parks and Recreation for the 3-day implementation of "Code 90" heat safety program for senior citizens. COMMENDATION - STAFF Councilmember Doyle reported that the streets in Santa Ana were in extremely poor condition and commended staff for the high qual.ity street maintenance; and he commended a Police Department dispatcher for providing excellent service to one of his neighbors. PANCAKE BREAKFAST - SEPTEMBER 26, :[998 Councilmember Doyle reminded everyone to attend the Firefighters Pancake Breakfast on September 26, 1998. SENIOR CENTER FURNITURE/GALLERY Ivlayor Pro Tem Worley commented on the attractiveness of the new Senior Center furniture; noted that new carpeting was forthcoming; and expressed her enjoyment with the gallery of wedding pictures displayed at the Center. CONCERTS IN THE PARK Mayor Pro Tem Worley reported on her attendance at the Concerts in the Park; noted the concert was well attended and enjoyed by all; and encouraged residents to attend the CITY COUNCTL M]:NUTES Page 5, 8-3-98 Wednesday night free concerts. CAMP TUSTIN Mayor Pro Tem Worley stated her son was attending Camp Tustin and commended staff and counselors for an excellent program. COMMITTEE REPORTS FIRE AUTHORITY EQUITY STUDY Mayor Saltarelli noted that the newspaper article on the Fire Authority Equity Study contained misleading information about this complex issue. 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: 3ohn Timothy Brlansky, Patricia Brlansky vs. Kristen Ann McCormick Vick, Honeywell, Inc., the City of Irvine, the City of Tustin, OC Case No. 98HC2794 (Municipal Court). ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 7:5:L p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, August :L7, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. TH 'OMAS R. S~OR '/'~C~,,~(~~CC2,,~ PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK