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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA MINUTES 1986 04 21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPHENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APRIL 21, 1986 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:43 p,m. by Chairman Saltarelli in the :~it~Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. 2. ROLL CALL Agency Members Present: Donald J, Saltarelli, Chairman Ronald B. Hoesterey, Chairman Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar John Kel 1 y Ursula E. Kennedy Agency Members Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, Exec. Director/City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, Recording Secretary/City Clerk Robert S. Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Edward M. Knight, Senior Planner Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Royleen A. White, Dir. of Com. & Admin. Services ~ Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Approximately 50 in the audience 3. DESIGN REVIEW FOR USE PERMIT 86-15, MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - RESOLUTION NO, RDA 86-5 The Senior Planner presented the staff report as contained in the inter- com dated April 21, 1986, prepared by the Community Development Depart- ment. Agency member Saltarelli recommended replacing planter boxes with tree wells in the parking lot. In response to Mr. Edgar, Ron Paige, project architect, stated that the timetable to complete construction drawings for submission to the City for final check is within 3-1/2 months of Agency approval to proceed. James Wilmoth, no address given, spoke in opposition to the Multipurpose Senior Citizen Center, stating that it would get greater use as a com- munity center. Mr. Wilmoth expressed unhappiness that park improvements will be torn down to facilitate the building. Edmund F. Shaheen, Clover Drive, spoke in favor of the Center, stating that seniors deserve this type of facility. Richard Vining, 400 West Main Street, stated he was not opposed to the center itself, but objected to the location of the center. He recommended that it be moved southerly so as not to reduce the size of the park. Chairman Saltarelli clarified that the center is designed for general pur- pose use as well, i.e., banquets, town hall meetings, and not solely for senior citizen activities. The City Council and Steering Committee reviewed various proposals, and what is before the Agency this evening is what the consultants and committee have agreed upon. Victor Anderson, Jr., owner of Tustin Blacksmith Shop, spok~ in opposition to the center's location in Peppertree Park. He felt the matter should have been placed on the ballot. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 86-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SITE AND ELEVATION PLANS FOR THE PROPOSED MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER AT 200 SOUTH "C" STREET. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Page 2, 4-21-86 Agency members spoke in support of the project. After further discussion and public input, the motion carried 5-0. 60 4. MAIN STREET & PACIFIC STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION As recommended in the inter-com dated April 15, 1986, prepared by.the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, it was moved b~/Edgar'sec- onded by Kennedy, to authorize a supplemental 1985-86 budget appropriation in the amount of $99,000 for traffic signal installation at Main and ~-- Paci fi c Streets. Agency member Kelly wondered if something less expensive could be.done to slow traffic, such as stop signs. Mr. Edgar felt that the traffic signal is the most direct and effective method to slow down traffic. Lyn A. Van Dyken, 235 South "A" Street, recommended installation of stop signs in the interest of saving money. Chairman Saltarelli pointed out some negative factors of stop signs, such as noise, impeded ability to control timing of traffic, and safety aspects. Ms. Van Dyken felt residents on Main would endure the noise of cars stop- ping/starting to be able to exit their driveways. She was in favor of the stop signs, and suggested flashing warning lights for drivers traveling easterly on the freeway overpass. Mrs. Kennedy suggested that members of the newly-organized TRUST (Tustin Residents United to Save Tustin) group make an appointment with the Direc-~ tor of Public Works and Chief of Police to discuss area residents' feel' ings on the matter. The Agency then could proceed with the residents' best interests i n mind. Ms. Van Dyken was receptive to Mrs. Kennedy's suggestion. Chai'rman Saltarelli suggested that the Agency could proceed with the motion, but : delay its implementation until residents have had an opportunity~to meet with staff. The motion carried 4-1, Kelly opposed. 94 5.. OTHER BUSINESS None. 6. ADJOURNMENT At 9:35 p,m, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting on May 5, 1986, by unanimous informal consent, ?