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REGULAR MEET]~NG OF THE C]:TY COUNCTL
CI'TY OF TUSTZN, CALTFORNZA
HAY 4, 1998
NO. 1
5-18-98
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGZANCE/ZNVOCATZON
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Doyle.
The Invocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts, Kings Way Church.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
City Clerk:
Others Present:
Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor
Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Doyle
Jim Ports
JefferY M. Thomas
None
Pamela Stoker
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
Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager
Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Dan Fox, Senior Planner
Doug Anderson, Traffic Engineer
Darin Loughrey, Recreation Supervisor
Approximately 65 in the audience
PROCLAHATIONS
TUST1~N HIGH SCHOOL ICI:WI~NS AND FOOTHI'LL H]:GH SCHOOL KEY CLUBS
Mayor Saltarelli read and presented proclamations to Tustin High School Kiwins Club and
Foothill High School Key Club honoring their involvement in the community.
Funie Hsu, on behalf of the Tustin High School Kiwins Club, thanked Council for recognizing
the Club's service to the community.
Jeffrey Dodge, on behalf of Foothill High School Key Club, thanked
acknowledging and supporting the Club's effort to improve the community.
Council for
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PUBLIC INPUT
Pow/MIA FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Adrian Morton, representing Vietnam Veterans Local Chapter 785, reported a POW/MIA
flag raising ceremony would be held at the Tustin Post Office on May 16, 1998.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER- MAY 7~ 1998
Greg Esslair, 15482 Pasadena, Tustin, announced the Main Place Christian FellowshiP in
Tust. in would host a National Day of Prayer on May 7, 1998, and invited Council and the
community to attend.
PUBLIC HEARING (TI'EM l)
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. t5601 (APPLICANT: WARMINGTON
HOMES)
Dan Fox, Senior Planner, summarized the proposed project including that the 15-acre
parcel would be subdivided to accommodate 44 single-family one-story dwellings; site
location and access; dwelling units per acre; setbacks; minimum 10,000' square foot lots;
prOduct square footage; slope area maintenance; drainage improvements; and he stated
the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the project.
Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
The.following member of the audience spoke in favor of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
15601:,
Bob McClaire, Warmington Homes representative
There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:16
p.m.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Resolution No. 98-39
approving the environmental determination for the project:.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(EIR) PREPARED FOR THE EAST TUS'I-IN 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 .15601, DESIGN REVIEW 97-
035, AND HILLSIDE REVIEW 98-001 AND APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE
BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
Motion carried 5-0.
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It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Resolution No. 98-40
approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 15601:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15601 LOCATED
AT THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF TOWNSHIP DRIVE (LOT 26 AND A PORTION OF LOTS
13 AND 24 OF TRACT 13627)
Mayor Pro Tern Worley stated she was pleased with the proposed lower density and
product.
Mayor Saltarelli commented on the high caliber of the proposed project.
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 10)
Item No. 6 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Doyle. It was moved by.
Thomas, seconded by Worley, to approve the remainder of the COnsent Calendar as
recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES- APRIL 20, 1998 REGULAR MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 20, 1998.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $870,986.09 and ratify Payroll in
the amount of $442,615.69.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR :'A" STREET AND MouNTAIN VIEW
DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PRO.1ECTS B~EEN FIRST STREET AND IRVINE BOULEVARD
(CIP NOS. 700145 AND 700146)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No~ 98-38 accepting said work as complete and
authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to: (1)
Release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days afcer the date of
recordation of the Notice of Completion, and (2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not
sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
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SANTA ANA RIVER PRO.1ECT
Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolution No. 98-41 in support of increased
funding for fiscal year 1998-99 of the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Construction
Program and adopt the following Resolution No. 98-42 in support of funding the State
Flood Control Subvention for fiscal year 1998-99 as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division:
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RESOLUTION NO' 98-41 - A RESOLUT]:ON OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF
TUS'I'[N, CAITFORN~, SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE FTSCAL YEAR 1998-
99 OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS C:[VTL WORKS CONSTRUCT[ON PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 98-42 - A RESOLU-I'~ON OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF
TUS'I-J:N, CAITFORN~, SUPPORTING FUNDING OF THE STATE FLOOD CONTROL
SUBVENTION FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- APRIL 27, 1998
All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or
member of the public.
Recommendation: Ratify Planning Commission Action Agenda of April 27, 1998.
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AMENDMENT NO. I TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND HASSE'TT & DAVIS
ENTERTAINMENT
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement between the City and Hassett
& Davis Entertainment, Inc. for rides at the 1998 El Camino Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off
as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services.
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DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-4, CLAIMANT: .1AMIE GRAZIANO'
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.
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DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-11, CLAIMANT: DREW McCAUSLAND
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 - AWARD OF BID FOR THREE POLICE SPECIAL
SERVICE UNITS
Councilmember Doyle questioned what type of vehicles were being purchased.
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Councilmember Thomas responded Chevrolet Tahoe Sports Utility vehicles.
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It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to award the bid for three 1998 Police Special
Service Units to Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $86,821.71.
Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 11'THROUGH 16)
11. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIP PROPOSAL
Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, reported that the Parks and
Recreation Commission had been working on a proposal to create a scholarship program to
recognize graduating seniors for outstanding athletic and scholastic achievement. He said
the. Commission was requesting $2,000 be allocated; the students must achieve a 2.5
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grade point average, and participate in community activities and athletics; and the first
scholarships would be awarded in June 1998.
Council/s;[aff discussion followed regarding the appropriateness of City Council involvement
in the scholarship process; forming a committee to review student candidates; Tustin
Community Foundation funding the scholarship fund; donating $500 for each student
rather than $1,000; and scholarship criteria.
The following member of the audience spoke regarding the inception of the scholarship.
program; future funding for the program; and the necessity to move forward due to the
short time flame before high school graduation'
Al Murray, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Council/speaker discussion followed regarding the importance of developing a partnership
between .the City, communib/ youth, and area schools; and clarifying the scholarship
amount for four students.
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It was moved bY Doyle, seconded by Ports, to apprOpriate $4,000, $1,000 per recipient, to
fund scholarships at Tustin and Foothill High Schools.
Council discussion followed regarding the donation amount to each student and the City's
involvement in the process.
Motion carried 5-0.
Council discussion followed regarding changing the selection process in the future;
including a Councilmember.on the selection committee; the proposed scholarship winners
would be presented for' Council approval; presentation of the awards would occur at a
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; 'and .introducing the scholarship winners at a
Council. meeting..
TERM EXPIRATI'ONS FOR COMM1~SSI'ONS/COMM:[TTEES
Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk, reported that prior to beginning the recruitment
process for Commission and Committee vacancies, Council direction was necessary to
determine whether to change. Commission/Committee expiration dates from July to
February to coincide with the November election.
Council concurred to maintain the July term'expirations for Commissions/Committees.
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1199, CORRECT ERROR IN TERM OF ORD]:NANCE
NO. 1198
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to have first reading by title only and
introduction of Urgency Ordinance No. 1199.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1199 by the City Clerk, it was moved
by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Urgency Ordinance No. 1199:
ORDINANCE NO, :1.199 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE
C1TY OF TUST]:N, CAI_~FORNLA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1198 NUNC 'PRO TUNC TO
CORREC-E AN ERROR IN THE TERM OF THE ORDINANCE
Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote).
ORDINANCE NO. 1200~, TRANSFER OF NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE T.V. FRANCHISE
FROM CONTINENTAL CABLEV]:SION TO MEDIA ONE
It was moved by Ports, seconded by Thomas, to have first reading by title only of
Ordinance No. 1200.
Motion carried 5-0.
Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1200 by the City Clerk, it was moved
by Ports, seconded by Thomas, to introduce the following Ordinance No. 1200:
ORDINANCE NO. 1200 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE CI-I'Y OF
TUSTJN, 'CALJFORN]:A, ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPROWNG THE TRANSFER OF A NON-
EXCLUSIVE CABLE T.V. FRANCHISE TO MEDIA ONE OF LOS ANGELES, INC.
Motion carried 5-0.
PROTECTED/PERMISSIVE LEFT-TURN PHASING STUDY (CIP NO. 800056)
Tim Serlet, City Engineer, reported that in response to Council and community concerns,
staff conducted a traffic signal study to improve efficiency and decrease motorist delays;
noted criteria used to analyze signal approaches to determine if left-turn phasing woUld
operate effectively using protected/permissive phasing; explained protected left-turn and
protected/permissive phasing; proposed removal of left-turn phasing at five intersections;
proposed left-turn phasing to protected/permissive at eight intersections; development of a
public awareness program; project cost; and tentative signal modification schedule of 22
weeks.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding other agencies utilizing protected/permissive
signals.
It was moved by Worley, seconded by Thomas, to retain existing protected' left-turn
phasing at all intersections in the City with the exception of the following locations:
Remove existing protected left-turn phasing at the following intersections, and operate left-
turns as permissive only (green ball) to reduce traffic delay and improve traffic circulation:
(1) Bryan Avenue at Myford Road (north/south), (2) El Camino Real at Myford Road
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(north/south), (3) Main Street at Stoneglass (eastbound), (4) McFadden Avenue at Walnut
Avenue (westbound), and (5) Myford Road at Heritage Way (north/south).
Based on generally accepted traffic engineering principles that the existing protected left-
turn phasing at the following locations be converted to protected/permissive left-turn
phasing:
(1) El Camino Real at Tustin Ranch Road (east/west), (2) El Camino Real at Auto Center
Drive (east/west), (3) El Camino Real at Myford Road (east/west), (4) First Street at Pacific
Street/Yorba Street (east/west), (5) Newport Avenue at Sixth Street/Walnut Street
(north/south), (6) Newport Avenue at Walnut Avenue (north/south), (7) Red Hill Avenue at
Walnut Avenue (east/west), and (8) Walnut Avenue at Franklin Avenue (east/west).
Develop a public education program regarding the operation/use of protected/permissive
left-turn phasing. The following elements are recommended as part of the program: (1)
Coordinate the printing of educational articles in both newspapers; (2) Develop and
circulate education fliers to: include with water bills, make available to local homeowner
associations, make available at City Hall, and make available at both local high schools; (3)
Request the Automobile Club of Southern California publish an educational article in 'their
quarterly magazine; and (4) Request the Department of Motor Vehicles to provide
educational materials related to protected/permissive traffic signal operations.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding potential liability to the City upon signal
modification.
Motion carried 5-0.
MEMORANDUM.OF AGREEMENT WTi'H THE TRANSPORTATI'ON CORRZDOR
AGENCI'ES AND THE CZ'I'Y OF I'RVZNE
Tim Serlet, City Engineer, .reported that the proposed agreement allowed the
Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) to construct two additional lanes on .lamboree
Road from IVloffett Drive to Barranca Parkway approximately two years prior to when the
lanes were needed, without contribution from the City; the TCA would contribute
approximately $2.8 million in various trust funds for the Cities of Tustin and l~rvine
· earmarked for specific improvements; and in exchange for the TCA's trust fund, the Cities
of Tustin and Irvine would sponsor a revision to TCA Board resolutions to alleviate the TCA
from constructing a ]amboree/Barranca interchange and to allow the early opening of the
West Leg prior to completion 'of the flyover. He stated'that a condition of the West Leg
opening included that the TCA maintain three traffic lanes in each direction on .lamboree
Road and a congestion contingency plan would be finalized between the TCA, Caltrans, and
the Cities of l~rvine, Tustiri, and Orange.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding the financial benefits Of the agreement; traffic
flow Would be improved; unanimous support of the proposed agreement was received from
participating agencies; ]amboree/Edinger flyover construction completion; and justification
of the early opening of the West Leg.
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It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to (1) Approve the 1998 ETC West Leg
Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the
Agreement, and (2) Approve TCA Board of Directors Resolution No. 92F-06 and 92F-09 as
amended and direct the City Clerk to forward the minute action to the TCA Board of
Directors.
Councilmember Ports explained the reason for toll roads in Orange County; toll roads had
sunset clauses and upon payment in full, would become freeways; Caltrans was responsible
for toll road maintenance; the State was providing some funding for toll roads; and the
impending traffic problem due to population growth in California.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC INPUT- None
OTHER BUSINESS
COMMENDATION - EDDIE AND LUCY B][RCH
Councilmember Doyle commended Eddie and Lucy Birch for their leadership and
contributions to a successful Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.
Councilmember Ports commended Eddie and Lucy Birch for their community Service.
TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS
Councilmember Doyle noted the well-behaved and courteous Tustin High School
cheerleaders during an awards banquet held at ~he Revere House.
PAY INCREASE - STATE LEGISLATORS
Councilmember Doyle expressed displeasure at the proposed 26% pay increase for State
Legislators. and requested residents contact their representatives to express disapproval.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST/COMMUNTrY GARAGE SALE - PEPPERTREE PARK
Councilmember Doyle announced a pancake breakfast and community garage sale would
be held at Peppertree Park on May 9, 1998.
STATE LEGISLATION
Councilmember Ports expressed displeasure with the extensive amount of new laws passed
by the State Legislators each session.
HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY GARDEN
Councilmember Ports reported visiting a community garden in Hawaii; noted plots were
"sold" for $10.00 to individuals for gardening; and suggested utilizing a similar concept for
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Tustin's community garden.
TUSTIN HOME SALES
Councilmember Thomas commented on the excellent home sales market in Tustin.
TUSTIN RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- FIRST GRADE CLASS V~SITATION
Mayor Saltarelli reported that a first grade class from Tustin Ranch Elementary School had
visited Cib/ Hall, obtained permits for building their "new hospital," toured the Police
Department, and interviewed the Mayor.
COMMI1TEE REPORTS- None
CLOSED SESSION - None
AD.IOURNMENT
Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council
was scheduled for Monday, May 18, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial
Way.
THOMAS R. SALTARELLI, MAYOR
PAMELA STOKE~ CTi'Y CLERK