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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 MINUTES 05-17-99 MINUTES REGULAR MEETI'NG OF THE C1'TY COUNC1'L CI'TY OF TUST1'N,, CALI'FORNTA MAY 3~, 1999 NO. 1 5-17-99 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/1~NVOCATI'ON The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:03 p.m. at the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 323. The Invocation was given by Father Christopher Heath, St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Ports Thomas R. Saltarelli (arrived at 7:35 p.m.) None Pamela Stoker (left at 9:55 p.m.) William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager George Jeffries, 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 Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager Karen Peterson, Acting Senior Planner Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 125 in the audience PROCLAMATIONS RED H1'LL VOLUNTEER F1'REFI'GHTERS Dan York, on behalf of the Red Hill Firefighters Association, introduced former Fire Chiefs Art Thompson, Bob Capalaty, Dan Meyers, and John Garner. John Garner, former Fire Chief, thanked Council for the proclamation; stated he was honored to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Orange County Red Hill Volunteer Firefighters; commented on the years of service the firefighters had dedicated to the community; noted the importance of the Paid Call Firefighters (PCF) to the Orange County Fire Authority; remarked on the lives and property saved by the PCF; voiced his sadness at CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 5-3-99 the termination of the PCF program; and thanked the volunteer firefighters who had dedicated thousands of hours to the community. Mayor Worley read and presented a proclamation to the Red Hill Volunteer Firefighters honoring their work and commitment to the community from 1948 to 1998. Dan York, former PCF, donated a photograph of the Red Hill Firefighter Paid Call Association members to the Tustin Historical Society. Mayor Worley stated that the PCFs were true volunteers in the community; was disappointed the program terminated; Council had been opposed to the program's termination; and commended the PCFs for their dedication to the community: Councilmember Doyle reminisced about when he served as a PCF and stated it had been a wonderful experience; was saddened that the program was discontinued; and thanked all the PCFs for their work during the past 50 years. CHRI'S MOORE, QUEBEC 1'NTERNATTONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Mayor Worley read and presented a proclamation to Chris Moore who participated in the Quebec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament. Chris Moore thanked Council for the proclamation. VETERAN APPRECTATTON MONTH Mayor Worley read and presented a proclamation declaring May as Veteran Appreciation Month. 3ohn Decker accepted the proclamation on behalf of California's veterans. TUST];N HZGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM NATI'ONAL CHAMPTONS Mayor Worley read and presented proclamations to the following Tustin High School Dance Team for winning the national championship: Tracy Allen, Barbara Blade, Mindy Cantu, Milena Cedeno, Elaina Cumbo, Paula Dulla, Erica Guevara, Allison Hay, Erica Klaer, Caroline Ly, Connie Martinez, Amber O'Donnell, Stacy Paikoff, Laura Putz, Ingrid Reyes, Brenda Rivera, Heather Ross, Kelly Smalley, Celina Storms, Katie Stuck, Darcy Wride, and Coach Brynn Lawrence. ASSOCI'AT1'ON OF LE'I-i'ER CARRZERS NATI'ONAL FOOD DR.WE _ Mayor Worley read and presented a proclamation declaring May 8, 1999, as Association of Letter Carriers National Food Drive day. Ray Galvan thanked' Council for the proclamation and summarized the background and inception of the Letter Carriers National Food Drive. Ci'TY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 5-3-99 PRESENTATION Mr. Richard Benjamin, President, Tustin Soccer Club, reported that the Tustin Soccer Club was one of two youth soccer organizations in Tustin; said this was the Club's 21~t year; remarked on the growth of the Club and the dedication of the parents, coaches, and players; thanked previous Councils and current Councils for their support; and presented a photograph of the Tustin Soccer Club to Council. Mayor Worley recessed the meeting at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Councilmember Saltarelli arrived at 7:35 p.m. PUBLIC INPUT SENATE BILL 23 .lack Miller, 17352 Parker Drive, Tustin, urged Council to support passage of Senate Bill 23 to tighten the ban on assault weapons. HONOR ROLL WALL- TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Councilmember Saltarelli reported that he was late to the meeting because he had attended the Dedication Ceremonies for the Academic Honor Roll Wall at Tustin High School, and commended the school for their excellence. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEMS I THROUGH 4) 1. APPEAL OF CONDZ'i'IONAL USE PERMIT 98-022 AND DESIGN REVTEW 98-026 (APPLICANT: 3ACK STANALAND~ PLAZA LAFAYETrE~ LLC) Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported the applicant was requesting authorization to establish an employee parking lot in a vacant 50' x 314' portion of an abandoned railroad right-of-way located north of Plaza Lafayette, 13031 Newport Avenue. On April 12, 1999, the Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for the project; on April 19, 1999, the Foothill Communities Association and George Haltman appealed the Planning Commission's decision; the project would provide 37 parking spaces adjacent to the rear parking area at Plaza Lafayette; the property was surrounded by the Woodcrest Apartments to the east, multiple family residences to the west, Plaza Lafayette to the south and an abandoned railroad right-of-way to the north; the appeal submitted by the Foothill Communities Association stated that the proposed parking lot would adversely impact the adjoining neighborhood and were requesting design and operational changes to the project including installation of a gate at the northern wall for future access to an off-street multiple purpose trail between Warren Avenue and Plaza Lafayette, installation of lighting fixtures 6'8" in height or less, on-site security personnel, and operating hours for the parking lot; and the appeal submitted by Mr. Haltman requested Council consider issues he believed the Planning Commission had not adequately addressed during their public hearing process. In 1997, the prior owner requested Council approve a larger parking lot extending from Warren Avenue containing 66 parking places; Council denied the proposal due to concerns related to impacts on the adjacent properties and to Czq'Y COUNOL MINUTES Page 4, 5-3-99 allow the adjacent properly owners to acquire the property; the acquisition did not occur; and conditions of approval for the proposed project included installation of a 6'8" block wall, operation of property maintenance equipment would be governed by the City's noise ordinance, installation and operation of outdoor public telephones or public address systems were prohibited, requirement for security personnel if necessary, installation of signs prohibiting skateboarding and loitering within the parking lot, and light fixtures must be directed 90 degrees downward. Another issue raised by residents and the appellants concerned the Tustin Branch Bike Trail; the County of Orange had considered continuation of the Tustin Branch Bike Trail from Warren Avenue to east on Newport Avenue; the Foothills Communities Association requested the aPplicant install a gate to provide future access if a trail was constructed; the property owner had indicated this was acceptable if the County would indemnify him of any liabilities associated with usage of the trail; another condition of approval would allow a future gate opening if a trail was constructed; and staff had received public correspondence related to the California Pipeline Safety Act identifying restrictions associated with constructing improvements over various pipeline easements, two in opposition to the proposal, a request to remove the 6'8" masonry wall requirement, and a provision for valet parking on site. Council/staff discussion followed regarding any distance between the existing and proposed wall would be capped; and utilizing the existing wall. IVlayor Worley opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m. The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to Conditional Use Permit 98-022 and Design Review 98-026: Nancy Ramage, Woodcrest Apartment owner Neil Harkleroad, Foothill Communities Association (requested refund of $350.00 appeal fee) Denise Ildefonso, 12913 D Newport Avenue, Tustin Emanuel (unknown last name) Woodcrest Apartment resident Carol McCauley, 13591 Saigon Lane, Santa Ana Tom McCauley, 13591 Saigon Lane, Santa Ana Debra Johnson, 12905 B Newport Avenue, Tustin Stephen Suytak, 14141 Brenan Way, Santa Ana Sharon Ramage, 505 Alta Vista Avenue, South Pasadena Deanne Santos, Woodcrest APartments resident Lois .leffrey, City Attorney, clarified that Planning Commission action had not violated any state or federal law on the subject. The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to the Tustin Branch Trail: David Skelton, 14571 Beeson Lane, Tustin Paul Geary, 14551 Beeson Lane, Tustin Brett Howard, 14472 Clarissa Lane, Tustin C[I'Y COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 5-3-99 The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the Tustin Branch Trail and neutral on the parking lot: Sherri Miller, 2800 Keller Drive, Tustin Council/speaker Miller discussion followed regarding the County of Orange planned to link the Tustin Branch Trail with the proposed Santiago Creek trail; a past Caltrans environmental study revealed the utilization of the proposed trail was not a concern to most residents in the area; the trail would raise property, values; and the City of Irvine's trail had not negatively impacted adjoining residents. The following members of the audience spoke in favor of Conditional Use Permit 98-022 and Design Review 98-026: Edward Burch, Tustin Chamber of Commerce .lack Stanaland, applicant Council/speaker Stanaland discussion followed regarding adding height to the existing wall; and the County of Orange's desire to have a public right-of-way traveling through the existing bike trail. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the Tustin Branch Trail: David Knowlton, Union Pacific Railroad Council/speakers/staff discussion followed regarding locking the gate; County funding for the trail was available; Cities of Orange and Villa Park supported construction of the trail; meetings between the County of Orange, apartment owners, residents, and staff could develop a compromise on the proposed parking lot and trail; property leases; the City had no jurisdiction over an indemnity agreement between the County .of Orange and Plaza Lafayette's owner; the County must conduct an environmental assessment of the proposed bike trail; the City indemnifying a public easement; and contacting Supervisor Spitzer for assistance with the County. There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 9:20 p.m. Counciimember Ports stated that Council could not deny the project simply because adjacent residents did not want a parking lot, however, conditions could be stipulated to mitigate the residents' concerns; and he encouraged a meeting between the property owner, residents, and the County to reach a compromise. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Ports, to refund the $350.00 appeal fees to the appellant, Foothill Communities Association. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Saltarelli noted that apartment residents' concerns were important to Council; a decision could not be reached based upon the issues presented; supported the trail; was concerned regarding noise emanating from the proposed parking lot; supported CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 5-3-99 additional parking at the center; the condition of the vacant area must be improved; ascertaining a decision from the County regarding the trail before the next Council meeting was unlikely; he was not concerned with the pipeline issue; encouraged all parties involved to work toward a compromise; noted his concern regarding usage of the trail and the liability of Plaza Lafayette's owner; the trail would increase property values; the necessity of parking lot landscaping; and he opposed the City assuming liability on private property. Mayor Pro Tern Thomas stated that additional work was required before'a Council decision could be made; commended the Planning Commission for their work on the proposed project; compromises would be required' from all parties involved; was not concerned regarding the pipeline; the trail would be utilized countywide; stated concern regarding noise from the parking lot disturbing adjoining residents; supported construction of the trail; encouraged involved parties to meet; requested the County attend future Council meetings on this subject; the wall would not eliminate noise from the parking lot; and believed a trail would serve the community. Councilmember Doyle said he did not believe residents would encounter noise from the parking lot late at night; the pipeline was not an issue; landscaping the wall with bougainvillea could create a hazard to children; the property owner should be allowed to build a parking lot; because there were so many issues, he was not prepared to make a decision at this time; and he encouraged all parties to work toward an acceptable compromise. Mayor Worley stated that when a similar Plaza Lafayette project was presented to Council two years ago, adjacent residents and the Woodcrest Apartment owners were given the opportunity to purchase the land for open space or recreational uses; the purchase had been unsuccessful; the current applicant was aware of the property's history; supported the trail and believed it would benefit the adjacent homeowners; she did not believe crime would increase due to trail usage; and questioned whether the applicant was willing to work with the County of Orange toward indemnification for an easement through the parking lot, if approved. Jack Stanaland stated he was agreeable to meeting with the County on the indemnification issue; opposed the gate until it was determined whether the trail would be constructed; commented on his conversations with the County and was not convinced a trail would be built for another 5 years; a gate could be installed at a later date; and he expected indemnification from the County. Council/speaker Stanaland/staff discussion followed regarding purchasing a right-of-way; installing a gate during parking lot construction would be more cost effective; bougainvillea would deter children from climbing on the wall and mitigate noise; the lack of parking at the plaza; the benefits of a trail to the community; County funding for the trail; a compromise could be reached between the parties in a timely manner; continuing the item; the necessity of having a County representative at the Council meeting when this item was agendized; and the applicant was agreeable to a one-month continuation. It was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Ports, to continue this item to the June 7, 1999 Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 5-3-99 Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Worley recessed the meeting at 9:53'p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m. 2m FISCAL YEAR 1999-00 ACTION PLAN AND PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported staff was proposing to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a 1999/00 one year Action Plan describing the activities the City would undertake during the program year and the program budget for disbursement of CDBG funds; this year the City would receive approximately $712,000 and the monies would primarily be used to benefit Iow to moderate income persons and aid in the prevention and elimination of slum and blight; an in-house CDBG Project Review Committee made recommendations for fund usage to the Citizen Participation Committee consisting of members of the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Council, and the public; the Participation Committee made modifications to the recommendations after receiving public input; and a maximum of 15% of the total grant award may be allocated to Public Services activities. Mayor Worley opened the Public Hearing at 10:12 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Doyle, to adopt the following Resolution No. 99-28: RESOLUTION NO. 99-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED USE OF FISCAL YEAR 1999-00 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN Motion carried 5-0. Sm ORDINANCE NO. 1214- UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported that the state Health and Safety Code mandated the California Building Standards Commission adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code CTitle 24 of the California Code of Regulations) on a triennial basis; the regulations found in Title 24 were based on the 1997 editions of the Uniform Building Code, Plumbing Code, Housing Code, Fire Code, Mechanical Code and the National Electric Code, 1996 edition; the 'City had 180 days alter the Codes publication date to adopt local ordinances with amendments; the Building Standards Commission established .luly 1 as the effective date; and because the Orange County Fire Authority had not completed its code amendments, the Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, would be agendized under a separate ordinance. Council discussion followed regarding that no opposition to'the revisions had been received. Mayor Worley opened the Public Hearing at 10:15 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 5-3-99 It was moved by Ports, seconded by Thomas, to have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1214. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1214 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to introduce the following Ordinance No. 1214: ORDINANCE NO. 1214 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF TUS'I'~N, CALIFORN~, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE TUST[N C1TY CODE ADOPTING THE 1997 EDI-I'~ONS OF THE UNIFORM CODES AND THE 1996 NATIONAL ELECTR/CAL CODE WlTH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO Motion carried 5-0. 1 APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-007 AND DESIGN REVIEW 98-007~ CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING (APPLICANT: MICHAEL :1. DOBSONs, EZ LUBE) Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported that the applicant proposed to construct a 1,400 square foot drive through oil change facility with two service · bays; the properb/was located at the northeast corner of Newport Avenue and Old Irvine Boulevard; summarized the project history; changes to the project included vehicular access had been provided around the building to accommodate on-site circulation, the parking spaces had been relocated to insure access when vehicles stacked in front of the service bays, an area at the northwest corner of the site could provide access to an adjacent commercial site if reciprocal access was obtained in the future, landscaping had been increased to 39% of the site, and with the 10 foot dedication along Newport Avenue, 44% of the site would be landscaped. She stated that concerns remained regarding that service bays would be visible from Newport Avenue and Old Irvine Boulevard and reciprocal parking with the adjacent commercial center would not occur until the applicant was able to work with the adjacent property owner. Mayor Worley opened the Public Hearing at :10:20 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Conditional Use Permit 98-007 and Design Review 98-007: Mike Dobson, applicant Council/speaker discussion followed regarding reciprocal parking with the adjacent property owner; the variety of amenities at the center; the applicant's patience with the process; and the proposed resolution had been modified with applicant approval. There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 10:24 p.m. Councilmember .Saltarelli stated that this had been an important project; commended the applicant; the project design was beautiful and complemented the architecture at Plaza Ci-fY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 5-3-99 Lafayette; he considered this a gateway project on Newport Avenue; and he hoped the remainder of the center would be motivated to redevelop with similar architecture. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to adopt Resolution No. 99-33 approving Conditional Use Permit 98-007 and Design Review 98-007. Lois .leffrey, City Attorney, stated that Resolution No. 99-34, certifying the final Negative Declaration, should be adopted prior to approval of Resolution No. 99-33. As an amended motion, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by ThOmas, to adopt the following Resolution No. 99-34 certifying the final Negativ. e Declaration as required by the California Environmental Quality Act: RESOLUT1rON NO. 99-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFY:lNG THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CONDI-I'IONAL USE PERMIT 98-007 AND DESTGN REVTEW 98-007 AND MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN ]:NCORPORATED AS REQUTRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVTRONMENTAL QUALrFY ACT Motion carried 5-0. ]:t'was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to adopt the following Resolution No. 99-33 approving Conditional Use Permit 98-007 and Design Review 98-007: RESOLUT]:ON NO. 99-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF TUSTIN,. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERM1T 98-007 AND DES]:GN REVTEW 98-007 AUTHORIZING A DRIVE-THROUGH O]~L CHANGE FACTLiTY AT 12972 NEVVPORT AVENUE Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR (I'TEMS 5 THROUGH 13) It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Potts, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF M:I:NUTES- APRIL 19, :1999 REGULAR lVlEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 19, :1999. ,, APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,410,911.83 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $468,7:16.76. 1 CENSUS 2000 UPDATE Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community Development Department. ag TERM EXPIRATIONS FOR COMMISSIONS/COMMITFEES Recommendation: Direct staff to issue a press release seeking candidates to serve on the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 5-3-99 Audit Committee, Planning Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission as recommended by the City Clerk's Office. POLICE MOTORCYCLE REPLACEMENT BID Recommendation: Award the 'bid for two 1999 police Kawasaki motorcycles to VIP Kawasaki of Buena Park, California, in the amount of $10,243.57 per unit as recommended by the Police Department. 10. AWARD OF BID FOR.JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER Recommendation: Award the bid for a .lohn Deere Riding Mower with a 60" deck, Model No. F935 with a Peco Collection System attachment, to Eberhard Equipment of Santa Ana, California, in the amount of $18,334.21 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services. Il. RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF TUS'F[N, CAITFORN~, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR FRONTIER PARK AND PINETREE PARK (PRO.1ECT NOS. 200030/400034) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-26 accepting said work as complete, authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion, and directing the City Clerk to: (1) Release the Labor and Materials Bond no sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, and (2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond no sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services. 12. POL/CE OFFICERS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Tustin Police Officers Association effective January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000 as recommended by Personnel Services. 13. POLICE MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Management Group as recommended by Personnel Services. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 14 THROUGH 15) 14. CURFEW ORDINANCE REVISIONS Steve Foster, Chief of Police, reported that the proposed revisions affected curfew between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. bringing the City in compliance to 1998 law; 'the revisions provided definitions for various terms, detailed the responsibility of parents and others involved; and expanded and defined exceptions to the ordinance, enforcement options, and violations and penalties. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the curfew applied to youth under the age of 18; exceptions to the curfew ordinance; the majority of Orange County cities set their curfew hours from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; and the ordinance applied to public property. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11, 5-3-99 It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to have first reading by title only and introduction of Ordinance No. 1216. The Chief Deputy City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1216 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 12:!.6 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6102 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATING TO A CURFEVV FOR MINORS Motion carried 5-0. :!.5. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMI'I-rEES Mayor Worley made the following appointments: Appointee Alternate Economic Development Council El Toro Reuse Planning Authority, Executive Council Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Growth Management Areas Orange County Fire Authority Orange County Vector Control Orange County Sanitation District Orange County Regional Airport Authority Orange County Council of Governments Santa Ana/Tustin .loint Powers Agency (TSIA) Santa Ana River Flood Control Tustin Pride Committee Upper Newport Bay Executive Committee Water Advisory Committee of Orange County Thomas Doyle Thomas Saltarelli Potts Thomas Doyle None Worley Potts Fabie Combs None Saltarelli Ports Doyle Saltarelli Thomas Saltarelli Worley Thomas Doyle None Worley Doyle Worley Thomas Doyle None PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS SANTA COP FUNDRAISER Councilmember Doyle reported on a successful Santa Cop Casino Night fundraiser held on April 24, 1999. PAID CALL FIREFIGHTERS Councilmember Doyle expressed sadness over the termination of the Paid Call Volunteer Firefighter program and commended their immeasurable contribution to the community during the past 50 years, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12, 5-3-99 LANDSCAPING - NISSON ROAD Councilmember Ports requested agendizing the landscaping and weed abatement problem on Nisson Road at the May 17, 1999 Council meeting. LUCKY CENTER Councilmember Potts reported, the Lucky Center parking lot at Newport Avenue/First Street was in need of repair and staff was in the process of working with the owner to refurbish the lot and discuss possible rehabilitation of the entire center. TRAIL SYSTEH Councilmember Potts requested a status report be agendized at a future Council meeting regarding the trail system. TRAFFIC- 3AMBOREE/BARRANCA Councilmember Ports requested staff contact the City of Irvine and the Transportation Corridor Agency regarding traffic congestion at Jamboree Road and Barranca Avenue. TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Councilmem'ber Saltarelli commended Foothill High School for their remarkable academic and athletic achievements; praised the Tustin Unified Middle and Elementary Schools; and congratulated the graduating senior classes. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas remarked on the number of talented students in the Tustin Unified School District who received local, state, and national recognition. CITY'S YOUTH Mayor Pro Tem Thomas stated one of the aspects of being a councilmember he enjoyed most was contact with the City's youth and exposure to their varied accomplishments, and encouraged parents to have meaningful dialogue with their children to hopefully prevent tragedies such as the one that occurred in Littleton, Colorado. Mayor Worley reported' that when discussing the Littleton tragedy with her son, she was amazed to learn of his knowledge and curiosity regarding weapons. GOLF TOURNAHENTS Mayor Worley reported a golf tournament supporting the Tustin Community Foundation would be held May 11, 1999, at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club; and the "Golf for Kids Sake" golf classic supporting the Boys and Girls Club would be held on June 1, 1999, at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 13, 5-3-99 PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL Mayor Worley reiterated the need to provide sport field lighting at Pioneer Middle School. COMMI'n'EE REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY Councilmember Doyle gave a status report on the Orange County Authority. TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY TRANSPONDERS Regional Airport Councilmember Ports reported the Transportation Corridor Agency would be proposing a S Z.00 charge for use of transponders. CLOSED SESSION Chair Worley announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation to which the City was a party, Pashalides v. City of Tustin, et.al., OCSC Case No. 801875. AD.1OURNMENT Chair Worley adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May :[7, :[999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. TRACY WI'LLS WORLEY, MAYOR PAMELA STOKE~ CITY CLERK