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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1997 05 05MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MAY 5, 1997 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Potts. INVOCATION :The Invocation was given by Dr. Lloyd Strelow, Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Tracy Wills Worley Council Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Ken Smart, Assistant City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Com. Development Fred Wakefield, Police Captain Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Director of Community Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dan Fox, Senior Planner Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 15 in the audience PROCLAMATIONS ANTI -GRAFFITI POSTER CONTEST WINNERS Mayor Thomas read and presented proclamations to Anti Graffiti Poster Contest winners: Tavia Bulman, First Place fourth grade winner at Veeh Elementary School; Anthony Carlos, First Place third grade winner at Heideman Elementary School; and Mynor Revolorio, First Place tenth grade winner at Foothill High School. Sue Pflomm, Tustin Pride Committee, said the Anti Graffiti posters would be on display through August at various locations in the City including the Senior Center Art Gallery, City Hall, and the Tustin Family and Youth Center. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL UNITED NATIONS TEAM Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation to the following Tustin High School Model United Nations Team Members, winners of the Best Delegation Award at the 7th Annual Bath, England, Model United Nations Conference: Don Anthony, Matt Ching, Paul Collins, Hanh Dao, Robert Flowers, Phil Gruber, Madeline Lee, Sarah Stockwell, Tim Thurston, Brion Vibber, David Waldram, advisors Mimi Kroll and Linda Levine, and parents Karen Ching and Kimberly Do. Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation to the following Tustin High School Model United Nations Team Members, winners of the Outstanding Delegation Award at the 45th Annual University of California at Berkeley Model United Nations Conference: Andres Barcenas, Julie Bell, Doug Boutwell, Robert Cruickshank, Kelly Flint, Brian Forde, Lisa Hadad, Eleanor Isenhour, Kai Kaahaaina, Susan Lee, Alison Moody, My Le Nguyen, Chenin Rose, Aaron Sizer, Amber Vann, Loc Van, Duane Williams, Shanta Wilson, advisors Bryan Levine and Maura Mattson, and parent Linda Rose. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 5-5-97 Robert Cruickshank, Berkeley team representative, stated that the team enjoyed the competition and visiting the City of Berkeley; and noted that all team members had been honored individually during the conference. David Waldrum, England team representative, stated that their team had competed in an international contest; the conference had been exciting; and noted the team had toured London and Paris, France. A Tustin High School representative, noted former Mayor, Leslie Pontious, joined the team in Bath, England, and that she had exchanged plaques with the Mayor of Bath. Leslie Pontious said that it had been a great experience observing the team during the competition; noted the Bath, England, Mayor wore an identifying mayoral emblem; thanked Council for recognizing the team; and stated the team had honorably represented the City during the competition. MIRE CICCHESE, FORMER TUSTIN WEEKLY REPORTER See page 6. PUBLIC INPUT TUSTIN PRIDE PROGRAMS Tim Curry, Tustin Pride Committee, reported that future Tustin Pride programs included landscape recognition and Angels in Tustin. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM 1) 1. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15427 MAYWOOD) Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported that the subject property was located at the southeast corner of Irvine Boulevard and Tustin Ranch Road; the site was approximately 5.9 acres; the applicant was proposing to subdivide the property to create 53 single family dwelling units at a density of 9 dwelling units per acre; the development agreement amendments required the property be developed as townhomes or single family residences; the land use designation allowed 16 dwelling units per acre; the project was significantly below the allowable density; the proposed product was single family detached units; and the Planning Commission had approved a conditional use permit to utilize cluster development standards and recommended approval of the project. Council/staff discussion followed clarifying that no parking was allowed in the project's alleys. Mayor Thomas opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 97-34 approving the Environmental Determination for the project: RESOLUTION NO. 97-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) PREPARED FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15427, APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Worley stated she was pleased that a pool and tot lot were proposed for the project. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 97-35 approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 5-5-97 15427: RESOLUTION NO. 97-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15427 LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF IRVINE BOULEVARD AND TUSTIN RANCH ROAD Motion carried 5-0. `��CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 12) 600-70 Items No. 11 and 12 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Worley. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Potts, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 21, 1997 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 21, 1997. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,488,794.75 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $396,492,54. 380-10 360-82 4. APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBER FOR TUSTIN PUBLIC INFORMATION, INC. Recommendation: (1) Remove Susan Jones, former Recreation Superintendent and Christine Carpenter, former Recreation Coordinator in Community Services, from Tustin Public Information, Inc. Board of Directors; and (2) Appoint Nanette Turner, Recreation Coordinator, as a Board Member of Tustin Public Information, Inc. as recommended by the Community Services Department. 125-55 ...,,5. TERM EXPIRATIONS FOR COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES Recommendation: Direct staff to issue a press release seeking candidates to serve on the Audit Committee, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Tustin Community Foundation Board, and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee as recommended by the City Clerk's office. 125-45 120-10 120-20 6. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - April 28, 1997 120-50 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 April 28, 1997. 120-50 7. FINAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 Recommendation: Adopt the Final Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) one-year Action Plan and authorize transmittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and approval as recommended by the Community Development Department. 640-17 8. RESOLUTION NO. 97-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 14901 TO SUBDIVIDE 14 ACRES INTO 8 LOTS, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JAMBOREE ROAD AND IRVINE BOULEVARD Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-33 approving Final Tract r—y Map No. 14901 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 600-70 9. RESOLUTION NO. 97-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-37 authorizing the General Services Department of the State of California to purchase a current model year Ford pickup truck on behalf of the City as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 380-40 10. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-10, CLAIMANT: JOSEPH AND HEATHER DIEMERT Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant and claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 5-5-97 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS NO. 11 AND NO. 12 - DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-12, CLAIMANT: DANIEL ALEJANDRO; AND DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-13, CLAIMANT: JEANETTE AND CHARLENE AMOROSA Councilmember Potts remarked on the lack of knowledge by the claimants' attorneys because both incidents had occurred outside the City's jurisdiction. Councilmember Worley noted that one claim occurred in the County of Orange and the other occurred on Tustin Unified School District property; and questioned City reimbursement of costs and expenses incurred as a result of the claim filings. Ken Smart, Assistant City Attorney, clarified that lawsuits had not been filed against the City regarding these matters; the recommended action requested Council denial of the claims; and he explained the Code of Civil Procedure regarding cost recovery incurred by filing frivolous actions. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the failure of cities to recover costs on lawsuit/claim filings. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to deny subject claims and direct the City Clerk to send notices to the claimants and claimants' attorneys. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 13 THROUGH 14) 13. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT 180-10 180-10 It was moved by Potts, seconded by Saltarelli, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 355-50 14. REQUEST FOR FUNDING, TUSTIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mayor Thomas clarified that the amount requested by the Tustin Area Historical Society was $5,700. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to appropriate $5,700 to the Tustin Area Historical Society for annual rent. Motion carried 5-0. 330-20 David Bryant, Tustin Area Historical Society President, stated that the Historical Society's request of $5,700 would pay the annual building rent; Carol Jordan's book, "Tustin: A City of Trees," sold enough copies to allow the Historical Society to purchase a computer; Linda Jennings was the Historical Society director; the Historical Society had new industrial sponsors; this year's Home and Garden Tour successfully surpassed past tours; he noted the cooperation between the City and Historical Society; explained the significance of the Historical Society's local history museum to elementary school classes; the Historical Society's development of a local area history program for school - site presentations; and he commended Council for supporting the community. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM CASINO NIGHT Councilmember Doyle reported that Tustin High School's Baseball team had a successful Casino Night. Councilmember Potts stated that he had been out of town and unable to attend the Baseball Casino Night. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 5-5-97 SANTA COP CASINO NIGHT Councilmember Doyle reported the Tustin Police Department's Santa Cop Casino Night would be held May 31, 1997, and explained the importance of the Santa Cop program. LOU BONE - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT Councilmember Potts reported that Lou Bone had been selected as President of the Chamber of Commerce. TUSTIN HARDWARE CLOSING Councilmember Worley reported that she was sad to hear Tustin Hardware was closing and wished owner, Dave Vandaveer, success in the future. LA COLINA AVENUE CLOSURE Councilmember Worley announced that the County of Orange was considering partial closure of La Colina which would force increased traffic on Browning Avenue; closure would pose potential safety hazards for students at Tustin Memorial School; the City was opposed to the closure; the City would be represented at the County hearing on May 16, 1997; and she and Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli were meeting with Supervisor Spitzer on the matter. GRANT SALTARELLI Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli welcomed his son, Grant, to the Council meeting. Mayor Thomas reported that Grant Saltarelli had obtained his driver's license. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli gave a status report on the Sanitation District's consolidation; the necessity to increase rates for funding infrastructure improvements; and the increased rates would have minimal impact on Tustin. TUSTIN WOMEN IN CHAMBER FASHION SHOW Mayor Thomas reported he enjoyed attending the Tustin Women in Chamber Fashion Show. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Mayor Thomas wished everyone a happy Mother's Day. IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT WATER AUDIT Mayor Thomas reported that the Irvine Ranch Water District had performed a thorough water audit at his residence and he recommended residents take advantage of this extensive service to avoid possible water use penalties. OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Mayor Thomas reported that May was "Older Americans Month," suggested honoring Tustin's oldest citizens, and requested staff assistance with identification of those individuals. SR -55 FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION Councilmember Worley questioned if the Orange County Transit Authority construction on the SR -55 Freeway between 17th Street and the 22 Freeway had been suspended. William Huston, City Manager, stated staff would investigate the matter. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 5-5-97 BASEBALL PLAYER'S DEATH Councilmember Worley commented on the recent death of a teenage baseball player. EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli reported on his attendance at the Eastern Transportation Corridor construction meeting and noted that the _ Homeowner Associations expressed concern with the lack of funding to landscape the project. Councilmember Potts, Corridor Agency Representative, stated that OCTA/TCA would be exploring funding for landscaping. COMMITTEE REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY Councilmember Worley reported that the Orange County Fire Authority had approved a fee increase as a cost recovery measure; and the Fire Authority Board was continuing study of the ambulance service issue with an expected vote in August. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Thomas announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding the initiation of litigation (one case) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). PROCLAMATION (Agenda Order) MIRE CICCHESE, FORMER TUSTIN WEEKLY REPORTER This item was taken out of agenda order at the request of Mayor Thomas. Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation to former Tustin Weekly reporter, Mike Cicchese. Mike Cicchese thanked Council for the proclamation and stated that he believed accepting the new position was a wise career move. Mary O'Rourke, 14611 Westfall, Tustin, commended Mike Cicchese for the support, valuable assistance, and compassionate news article given to her family during her son's losing battle with cancer. Council complimented Mr. Cicchese on his impartial, well-written, and compassionate reporting style. Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 19, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT It was moved and seconded to authorize the engagement of special legal counsel Rosenthal and Zimmerman to represent the City of Tustin as an intervenor in the El Toro Airport EIR litigation. C0_10 Motion carried 5-0. !�4 4 1 !ff "0 W1 POWER 1110-Amwo W -A PAM LA STOKER, y �'THOMAS,MAYOR