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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1991 10 21MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 21, 1991 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Puckett at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Edgar. II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rabbi Elie Spitz, Congregation B'Nai Israel. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Charles E. Puckett, Mayor IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONE CHANGE 91-01 (FOOTHILL COMMUNITY BUILDERS) Christine •Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported the proposed zone change would amend the East Tustin Specific Plan Land Use Map categories of Lot 11, Tract 13627, from Low Density to Medium Density Residential; and limit ten dwelling units per acre. She summarized site constraints, and explained that environmental and traffic analysis studies had been conducted and determined to be insignificant. Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:05 P.M. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Zone Change No. 91-01. Norm Smith, Foothill Community Builders There were no other speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m. It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to certify the Addendum to EIR 85-2 for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 91-137: RESOLUTION NO. 91-137 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 85-2 WITH ADDENDUM 91-01 FOR REVISIONS TO THE TRIP GENERATION RATE SUMMARY RELATED TO ZONE CHANGE 91-01, AS REQUIRED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Pontious, that ordinance No. 1078 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1078 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edaar, seconded by Pontious, that the following Ordinance No. 1078 be introduced: Leslie Anne Pontious, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Jim Potts Earl J. Prescott Council Absent: None City Clerk: Mary E. Wynn Others Present: James G. Rourke, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager_ W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 20 in the audience IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONE CHANGE 91-01 (FOOTHILL COMMUNITY BUILDERS) Christine •Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported the proposed zone change would amend the East Tustin Specific Plan Land Use Map categories of Lot 11, Tract 13627, from Low Density to Medium Density Residential; and limit ten dwelling units per acre. She summarized site constraints, and explained that environmental and traffic analysis studies had been conducted and determined to be insignificant. Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:05 P.M. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Zone Change No. 91-01. Norm Smith, Foothill Community Builders There were no other speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m. It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to certify the Addendum to EIR 85-2 for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 91-137: RESOLUTION NO. 91-137 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 85-2 WITH ADDENDUM 91-01 FOR REVISIONS TO THE TRIP GENERATION RATE SUMMARY RELATED TO ZONE CHANGE 91-01, AS REQUIRED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Pontious, that ordinance No. 1078 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1078 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edaar, seconded by Pontious, that the following Ordinance No. 1078 be introduced: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 10-21-91 ORDINANCE NO. 1078 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA; APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 91-01 TO AMEND THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE MAP TO CHANGE THE LAND USE CATEGORY IN THE VICINITY OF LOT 11 OF TRACT 13627 FROM LOW DENSITY TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL WITH A MAXIMUM DENSITY OF TEN DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE Motion carried 5-0. 2. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY EASEMENTS (BITE ADDRESS: 17575 VANDENBERG LANE) AND CERTIFICATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant, summarized the background of the acquisition of property easements at.17575 Vandenberg Lane, and explained the eminent domain process could be terminated because an agreement between the City and the property owner had been reached. Pursuant to the agreement, Ms. Pitcher stated the City would purchase a permanent easement area to accommodate the construction of the well facility; work with the property owner to rearrange a parking layout to provide for adequate ingress/egress circulation; and propose a zoning amendment which would modify the existing parking requirement. Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to certify the Negative Declaration prepared for this project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines and City Environmental Impact Report (EIR) requirements. Motion carried 5-0.. It was moved by Pontious seconded by Edaa r, to approve an agreement between the City and Manchester Development Corporation for the acquisition of certain real property easements for the development of a domestic water well and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Motion carried 5-0. V. PUBLIC INPUT 1. OPPOSITION TO DRUG/ALCOHOL REHABILITATION FACILITIES Onalee Elliott, Yorba Street, Tustin, spoke against the concentration of drug/alcohol rehabilitation facilities in her neighborhood. Mayor Puckett responded that a staff report addressing the subject would be submitted at the November 4, 1991 Council meeting. Gene M. Heileson, 13692 Rosalind Drive, Tustin, stated his opposition to a proposed third drug and alcohol recovery facility in the vicinity. 2. CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION PARKING DURING COUNCIL MEETINGS. Nick Burkey, Continental Cablevision, requested a designated parking space for the cable van during Council meeting broadcasts. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, requested that Mr. Burkey contact staff and the matter would be resolved. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR Items No. 3, 4, and 13 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmembers Potts and Edgar. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 10-21-91 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 7, 1991 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 7, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,787,024.13 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $295,042.04. 5. MAIN STREET RESERVOIR SITE PLAN PREPARATION Recommendation: Authorize the reinstatement of the project, and preparation of site plan/investigation and environmental documentation for a 2.2 million gallon reservoir at the Main Street site in the amount of $56,000.00 to the 1991-92 Water Service Capital Improvement Program as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE Recommendation: Authorize staff to prepare specifications and solicit. formal bids for the purchase of a riding lawnmower with trailera as authorized in the 1991-92 capital budget as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Field Services Division. 7. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR COMPUTER OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE Recommendation: Authorize staff to solicit bids for computer office equipment and software as authorized in the 1991-92 capital budget as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. S. EAST TUSTIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Recommendation: Authorize staff to prepare, specifications and solicit bids for the maintenance of the parkway areas within the City's Lighting and Landscape District, Tustin Ranch, as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Field Services Division. 9. RENEWAL OF SERVICE CONTRACTS Recommendation: Authorize staff to renew its annual service contracts with Hardy & Harper, street and alley repair; Orange County Striping, street striping; and increase the contracts to reflect an increase not to exceed the current annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 10. COLUMBUS TUSTIN WELL SITE IMPROVEMENTS Recommendation: Authorize a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $20,000.00 from the Water Service Capital Reserve Account for the extension of the Columbus Tustin Park Storm Drain System to serve the Columbus Tustin Well Site as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. 11. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 13746 Recommendation: Accept the public improvements within Tract No. 13746 and authorize the release of the following bonds in the amounts indicated: Faithful Performance Bond No. 085891, $455,000.00; Labor and Material Bond No. 085891, $227,500.00; and Monumentation Bond No. 085892, $10,000.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 91-138 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ALONG JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN EDINGER AVENUE AND BARRANCA PARKWAY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-138 accepting the public improvements along Jamboree Road between Edinger Avenue and Barranca Parkway and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 10-21-91 CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 3 - EXECUTION OF EAST TUBTIN REGIONAL EQUESTRIAN/BICYCLE TRAIL AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS Councilmember Potts stated he was pleased with the commencement of the East Tustin Regional Equestrian/Bicycle Trail project. It was moved by Potts, seconded byPontious, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Regional Equestrian/ Bicycle Trail Agreement documents. - Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 4 - SECOND AMENDMENT TO LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY PARR FOR THE TUBTIN RANCH COMMUNITY Councilmember Potts stated that The Irvine Company had agreed to replace the park requirement of the multiple family subdivision of Lot 13 with a payment equal to $2,000 per residential unit, and he stated the in -lieu of payment could be placed in the park development fund for future Tustin Ranch community parks. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to authorize the City Manager to execute a modification to the March 11, 1989 Letter of Understanding with the Irvine Company. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 13 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FROM WATER ENTERPRISE UNAPPROPRIATED RESERVES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO REVIEW WATER RATE STRUCTURE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCING ALTERNATIVES Councilmember Edgar stressed the importance of understanding the entire water system in order to determine future water rates and capital improvement needs. It -was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to authorize the Finance Director to enter into an agreement with Bartle Wells and Associates to review the City's current rate structure and financing alternative for future water capital improvements and appropriate $15,000.00 from the unappropriated reserves of the Water Enterprise Fund. Motion carried 5-0. VII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None VIZI. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1076, ZONE CHANGE 91-03 (IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX) It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Potts, that Ordinance No. 1076 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1076 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, that the following Ordinance No. 1076 be passed and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1076 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 91-03 TO AMEND THE IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE PRIVATE, INDOOR RECREATIONAL USES SUCH AS BATTING. CAGES, DANCE STUDIOS, GYMNASTIC STUDIOS AND MARTIAL ARTS STUDIOS AS - CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES WITHIN THIS PLANNED COMMUNITY -IND DISTRICT Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). ORDINANCE NO. 1077, CODE AMENDMENT 91-02 (SIGN CODE) It was moved by Pontious. seconded by Potts, that Ordinance No. 1077 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page -5, 10-21-91 Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1077 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Pontious. seconded by Edgar, that the following Ordinance No. 1077 be passed and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1077 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE AS THEY RELATE TO SIGN REGULATION Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). IX. OLD BUSINESS - 1. CUSTOMER SERVICE EVALUATIONS Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that Councilmember Potts requested staff investigate recommendations for improving Community Development Department customer service. She stated staff had implemented a customer service evaluation form to be completed by customers, and during.the past month had received favorable responses. Ms. Shingleton highlighted numerous customer suggestions included on the customer service evaluation form. Council/staff discussion followed regarding customer suggestions versus current facility space. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. . Motion carried 5-0. X. NEW BUSINESS 1. TRAFFIC EVALUATION STUDY - IMPACT OF CONVERTING THREE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS IN EAST TUSTIN TO GATED COMMUNITIES (ALMERIA, MONTEREY, MARICOPA) Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager, reported that residents of the Almeria, Monterey, and Maricopa neighborhoods had proposed various alternatives for the installation of unattended gates and conversion of the streets in the neighborhoods to private streets. He highlighted the neighborhood proposals and traffic issues. - Councilmember Potts requested continuing this item until the three homeowners' association presidents had met to discuss the traffic evaluation study; and requested all future staff contact be made through the association presidents. Councilmember Edgar requested future reports contain financial impact estimations. Councilmember Prescott requested future reports also contain consultant's knowledge of similar studies, and tax-free status of roads. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Edgar, to continue this issue until the November 18 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. XI. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - OCTOBER 14, 1991 It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Pontious, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of October 14, 1991. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 10-21-91 2. REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION AT CLOSED SESSION ON OCTOBER 7, 1991 (CITY MANAGER CONTRACT) It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report stating the City Council, at its Closed Session of October 7, 1991, approved the extension of the City Manager's contract in the form submitted to it, and revised during the meeting, extending the contract to 1994 and authorized and directed the Mayor and City Clerk to execute it on behalf of the City. Motion carried 5-0. 3. 1991-92 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE/STATUS REPORT QUARTERLY UPDATE (FIRST QUARTER) It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. - Motion carried 5-0. 4. WATERCONSERVATIONUPDATE Mayor Puckett and Councilmember Edgar complimented the community for significant lower water consumption. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 5. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF AUGUST 31, 1991 , It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to receive and file subject report. ' Motion carried 5-0. %II. PUBLIC INPUT - None %III. OTHER BUSINESS 1. PASSAGE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PLAN Councilmember Edgar reported the passage of the Abandoned vehicle Abatement Plan by the required number of orange County cities, and a fixed dollar amount for all jurisdictions had been established with a one-year review period. 2. NEWPORT AVENUE/I-5 FREEWAY TRAFFIC FLOW Councilmember Edgar questioned when the Newport Avenue/I-5 freeway duel left -turn lanes for northbound traffic would be implemented; and encouraged low expenditure measures be taken to improve the traffic flow. Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, responded that Caltrans construction prevented implementing permanent changes at Newport Avenue/I-5. 3. TRAFFIC SIGNALS - CARROLL WAY/17TH STREET Councilmember Edgar reported traffic signals at Carroll Way/17th Street were synchronized to favor 17th Street traffic and he requested correction. Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, responded the new traffic signal installation at Vandenberg Lane/Yorba Street was expected to ease traffic flow at 17th/Carroll Way and staff would analyze traffic movement after signal installation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 10-21-91 4. INCREASED NUMBER OF DRUG/ALCOHOL FACILITIES - YORBA STREET Councilmember Edgar expressed his concern with increased number of drug/alcohol facilities in the Yorba Street area and stated he would be aggressive in solving the problem. Councilmember Potts requested Councilmember Edgar declare the City's concern regarding alcohol/drug facilities at the League of Cities level. S. TRAFFIC SIGNAL - RED HILL/MITCHELL Mayor Pro Tem Pontious voiced appreciation for traffic signal installation at Red Hill/Mitchell. 6. UPDATE REPORT - EARTHQUAKE UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING PROGRAM Mayor Pro Tem Pontious requested an update report on the Earthquake Unreinforced Masonry Building Program. 7. UPDATE REPORT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN Mayor Pro Tem Pontious requested an update report on the Emergency Preparedness Plan. S. PROCLAMATION REQUEST - TILLER DAYS COMMITTEE Councilmember Prescott requested proclamations for the Tiller Days Committee; and requested additional street banners be utilized next year to advertise the event. 9. IRVINE BOULEVARD/SR-55 ON-RAMP OPENING' Councilmember Prescott reported the northbound Irvine Boulevard/SR-55 freeway on-ramp was open. 10. TUSTIN RANCH ROAD/I-5 ON-RAMP OPENING ' Mayor Puckett reported the southbound Tustin Ranch Road/I-5 off - ramp was open. 11. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM Mayor Puckett reported the Tustin High School football team was undefeated and would hopefully receive another proclamation for a championship season. XIV. ADJOURNMENT . Mayor Puckett adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monda November 4, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. 'CHARLES E. PUCKETT, MAYOR '�)A ° t E. \,) MARY E. , C Y CLERK