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Home My WebLink About01 MINUTES 01-17-00 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 3, 2000 NO. 1 01-17-00 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember.Potts and the Invocation was given by Dr. Lloyd Strelow, Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Doyle Jim Potts Thomas R. Saltarelli None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Steve Foster, Chief of Police Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Director, Community Development Scott Reekstin, Acting Senior Planner Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 25 in the audience PROCLAMATION Maria Halverson - Mayor Wodey read and presented a proclamation to Maria Halverson recognizing her dedication to the community as founder of the Lyon Street Parent Center. Maria Halverson thanked Council for the recognition and reported on services offered at the Center. PUBLIC INPUT Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative (Measure F) - Marion Pack, 30832 Driftwood, Laguna Beach; Bruce Junor, 1342 Apsley ROad, Santa Ana; Bill Snyder, 12451 Tudor Way, Tustin; Chad Ohanian, 12552 Kenwood Lane, Tustin; and Clara Honea, 2800 Keller Drive #282, Tustin: spoke in favor of the Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative (Measure F) and/or requested the City Council declare their position regarding the initiative and the Minutes- City Council January 3, 2000- Page 1 proposed El Toro Airpor[. ,ayor Worley responded rega~ g the Council's consideration of all aspects/implications of the issue; stated Council had worked closely with the County regarding MCAS Tustin closure while considering the complex dynamics of the airport, including resident concerns and future regional/local impact; declaring an early stance was not prudent; and the issue would be agendized. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM I ) CODE AMENDMENT 99-001 (ORDINANCE NO. 1225) Scott Reekstin, Acting Senior Planner, reported Code Amendment 99-001 would establish identical provisions in Multiple Family and Suburban Residential Districts by amending current development standards required under conditional use permits relating to boarding houses; these provisions were necessary to protect the City's welfare and were consistent with General Plan policies pertaining to sufficient open space, off street parking, and quality of life. Mayor Wodey opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. There were no speakers and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Resolution No. 00-3 approving the final Negative Declaration for the project: RESOLUTION NO. 00-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 99-001 AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to have first reading by title only and introduction of Ordinance No. 1225 approving Code Amendment 99-001. Motion carried 5-0. The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1225 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1225- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 99-001 AMENDING TUSTIN' CITY CODE SECTIONS 9228a3, 922663, AND 9297, AND ADDING SECTION 922865 RELATED TO BOARDING HOUSES Council comments followed regarding this amendment would assist the City in monitoring conditional use and eXistence of boarding houses. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 11 ) Item No. 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Worley. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Doyle, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes - City Council January 3, 2000- Pase 2 . . . . . . . 10. 11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- DECEMBER 6, 1999 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 6, 1999. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,232,192.67 and ratify Payroll in the a~nount.of $797,199.93. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- DECEMBER 13, 1999 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 December 13, 1999. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MASTER PLAN OF LEMON TREE PARK (PROJECT NO. 2046) Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with the firm of RJM Design Group for the Lemon Tree Park Master Plan in the amount of $37,150.00 as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department. CENSUS 2000 UPDATE Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community Development Department. RESOLUTION NO. 00-2 - 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: Adopt Resolution No. 00-2 to support an application for a Tire Recycling Grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for playground surfacing at Frontier Park as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department. RELEASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOND FOR TRACT 14576 (SERRANO) Recommendation: Release Bond No. 7477 in the amount of $100,000.00 for a traffic signal at Pioneer Road/Peters Canyon Road as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. MCAS TUSTIN SUBCOMMITTEE OF CITY OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION TEAM FOR TUSTIN LEGACY PROJECT Recommendation: Appoint Mayor Wodey and Councilmember Saltarelli to the MCAS Tustin Subcommittee to represent the City Council on Tustin Legacy matters with the Federal Govemment and to serve as members of the Technical Development Evaluation Team to evaluate potential Master Developers for the Tustin Legacy project as recommended by the Mayor. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 99-44- CLAIMANT, JAY BANKS 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. Minutes - City Council January 3, 2000- Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 00-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN Mayor Worley announced this item would be continued to the January 17, 2000, City Council meeting. Council concurred. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEM 12) 12. CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION It was moved by Thomas1 seconded by Doyle, to have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1227. Motion carried 4-1, Potts opposed. The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1227 by title only. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to introduce the following Ordinance No. 1227 approving an increase in City Council compensation: ORDINANCE NO. 1227 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, TO BE OPERATIVE UPON THE START OF TERMS OF OFFICE IN NOVEMBER 2000. Motion carried 4-1, Potts opposed. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS Happy New Year/Y2K- Councilmember Doyle expressed relief for an uneventful Y2K and commended staff for their preparation. Councilmember Saltarelli wished residents and fellow Councilmembers a successful New Year. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas wished everyone a Happy New Year, commended staff for a successful Y2K and told Y2K related stories. Mayor Worley reported she was in attendance at City Hall on New Year's Eve and commented on how quiet and uneventful the evening had been. Sanitation District/Tax Bills - Councilmember Saltarelli reported a Sanitation District Subcommittee had issued refunds to residents with septic tanks that had been incorrectly charged for sewer on their tax bills and encouraged residents to check previous tax bills and contact the Sanitation District for a refund if applicable. El Toro Airport/Measure F - Councilmember Potts expressed support for Measure F and the portion that would prevent the County from increasing flights over Tustin. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas noted that the Mayor had expressed pertinent reasons related to the Council's lack Minutes - City Council January 3, 2000- Page 4 of position on the El Tor~.. ,~rport and requested the matte, _,e agendized on January 17. Mayor Worley/staff questioned if the Council wanted to agendize Measure F and the El Toro Airport. Council/staff discussion followed with Council concurring to agendize the matter on January' 17 with public comment limited to one hou. r. Alternative Fire Protection Services - Councilmember Doyle requested his alternative fire protection services plan be agendized on January 17. Council discussion followed with Council concurring to agendize the matter on February 7th. CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Worley announced the City Council would convene in closed session regarding pending litigation to which the City was a party: FI Toro Reuse Planning Authority, et. al. vs. Orange County Board of Supervisors, et. al., Case No. 710121. ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Worley adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. The City Council had scheduled a joint meeting with the Audit Committee on Monday, January 17, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. TRACY WILLS WORLEY, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK Minutes - City Council January 3, 2000- Page 5