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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1993 07 19MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JULY 19, 1993 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Potts at 7:00 p.m. at the Tustin Area Senior Center, 200 South "C" Street, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Thomas. II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rev. Henry Sellers, First Baptist Church of Tustin. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Jim Potts, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Anne Pontious Charles E. Puckett Jeffery M. Thomas Council Absent: None City Clerk: Mary E. Wynn Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Comm. Development Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor Sara:_ Pashalides, Associate Planner Becky Stone, Assistant Planner Beverley White, Deputy City Clerk Approximately 30 in the audience IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. RESOLUTION NO. 93-03, MODIFYING CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTION CHARGES FOR THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager, reported that the City's construction permit fees had not been revised since 1980, and at Council's request, staff conducted a survey of various Orange County agencies to ascertain a median for permit fees. He stated that the proposed fees were based on City services provided to the public and remained below the County median. Council/staff discussion followed regarding developers building new construction in the public right-of-way would be primarily affected by the increase; inspection fee survey comparison of Orange County cities; and expected revenue from r--. increasing the fees. William Huston, City Manager, stated that the proposed fees were among the lowest in Orange County and did not represent a major portion of what the developer must pay in construction costs. He noted if the City did not recover the permit fee and inspection charges, the costs must be recovered through sales tax, property tax, and other forms of revenue. Mayor Potts opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. Councilmember Thomas clarified that the proposed fee increase affected only the people who utilized the construction permit process and not City residents. He stated developers had been receiving a bargain in the past because the fees/charges were CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 7-19-93 very low, and permit fees/inspection charges should be increased to recover City costs. Mayor Potts stated that he was opposed to raising fees because of the uncertainty of the economy; however, because the construction permit fees and inspection charges were below the median and with the increase, would still be below the median, he would support the proposed increase. Councilmember-Pontious statedthat.construction permit fees_ and inspection costs should be covered by who utilized the service and not the taxpayer. She said she was not in favor of raising the fees beyond the City's costs. It was moved by Puckett seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Resolution No. 93-03: RESOLUTION NO. 93-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTION CHARGES FOR THE ENGINEERING DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Motion carried 5-0. 390-50 2. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14748 (CALIFORNIA PACIFIC HOMES) Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner., reported that in 1991 Council approved Tentative Tract Map 14381 (Presidio Project), a subdivision which created 155 lots, and Tentative Tract Map 14748 was an expansion of. the Presidio_ Project creating 12 new residential lots on Lot I, an area that had been reserved for the Eastern Transportation Corridor. She said the Transportation Corridor Agency no longer needed Lot I and the parcel was available to be developed and incorporated into the Presidio Project. She described the location of the project; architectural conformance with Presidio Project; parking and open space requirements; and stated the project was in conformance with the East Tustin Specific Plan and the Subdivision Map Act. Council/staff discussion followed regarding installation and location of cluster mailboxes; mail theft from mailboxes; and installing locking devices on cluster mailboxes. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, clarified that the postal service -did -not regulate_ locking devices on cluster mailboxes, and stated that in a clusterdevelopment the standard street size was reduced making it difficult for mail delivery trucks to maneuver which slowed the delivery process. Councilmember Pontious stated she was concerned about requiring locking devices since it was not a safety issue and would impose an additional cost to the developer. Mayor Potts opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 14748: Jon Robertson, California Pacific Homes Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding description of cluster mailboxes; locked mailboxes reducing the need for police service; and providing direction to the applicant of the type of mailbox to be installed in the development. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated his opposition to cluster mailboxes because they were easily broken into and unsightly, and requested staff investigate the law requiring cluster mailboxes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 7-19-93 Councilmember Thomas stated he did not want to delay the project because of the mailbox issue and suggested staff research mitigation measures. Mayor Potts stated that if cluster mailboxes were required for this project, they contain locking devices. There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Pontious, to approve the environmental determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 93-73: RESOLUTION NO. 93-73 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) 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 14748 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Pontious, to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 14748 by adopting the following Resolution No. 93-74: RESOLUTION NO. 93-74 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14748 TO EXPAND TENTATIVE TRACT 14381 TO ADD 12 ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS Motion carried 5-0. VII. NEW BUSINESS (Agenda Order) 600-70 2. CITIZEN CONCERNS - SYCAMORE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS BETWEEN PEPPERTREE AND TUSTIN MEADOWS DEVELOPMENTS Mayor Potts requested this item be taken out of agenda order. Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer, reported staff had received numerous letters from residents of the Tustin Meadows and Peppertree developments regarding the pedestrian access on Sycamore Avenue. He stated staff recommended investigating the citizen concerns for feasible modifications. Mayor Potts stated the Peppertree and Tustin Meadows Homeowner Associations had reached a possible solution and requested staff meet with them. Councilmember Puckett said the compromise reached by the associations appeared to be adequate and would be beneficial to the residents in the area, and requested staff meet with the associations to review the proposed modification. —^ It was moved by Puckett, seconded bV Pontious, to proceed with a study investigating citizen concerns relating to the existing pedestrian access on Sycamore Avenue between Peppertree and Tustin Meadows developments; and meet with the Peppertree and Tustin Meadows Homeowner Associations regarding review of the proposed modification. Motion carried 5-0. 730-90 IV. PUBLIC BEARING 3. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14782 (CALIFORNIA PACIFIC HOMES) Becky Stone, Assistant Planner, reported the applicant proposed to subdivide an approximate 10 acre site for development of 94 patio home dwelling units. She described CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 7-19-93 the location of the project; patio home standards; and architecture and landscaping. She stated the project met the requirements of the East Tustin Specific Plan, Tustin Municipal Code, and Subdivision Map Act. Mayor Potts opened the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m. The following members of the audience spoke in favor of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 14782: Bill Moorhous, California Pacific Homes Jane Anderson, Sevilla Homeowners Association There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. It was moved by Thomas seconded by Pontious, to approve the environmental determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 93-75: RESOLUTION NO. 93-75 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) 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 14782 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Thomas seconded by Pontious, to approve VestingTentative Tract Map 14782 by adopting the following Resolution No. 93-76: RESOLUTION NO. 93-76 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14782 Motion carried 5-0. 600-70 Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated that future development would include high density projects and at Council direction, staff would mandate cluster mailboxes contain locking devices. Council concurred that future developments requiring cluster mailboxes contain locking devices. Councilmember Pontious said that because of the information provided regarding theft of mail and police time required for the problem, she supported requiring locked cluster mailboxes. V. PUBLIC INPUT 1. R -MART SIGN Jane Anderson, Sevilla Homeowners Association, requested the K -Mart sign be turned off at a reasonable hour. 2. TRAFFIC CONGESTION - RED HILL/EDINGER Jane Anderson, 2473 Via Corella, Tustin, reported traffic congestion at the right -turn only lane on northbound Red Hill/Edinger Avenues between 4-6 p.m., and requested mitigation measures be implemented. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR Items No. 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Potts, and Councilmembers Puckett and Thomas. It was moved by Pontious seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 7-19-93 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,283,250.34 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $308,954.86. 380-10 7. CONTRACT AMENDMENT/TURBO DATA SYSTEMS 360-82 Recommendation: Approve amendment to the City's contract with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. 400-10 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 6, 1993 REGULAR MEETING This item was removed in error by Mayor Potts. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to approve the City Council Minutes of July 6, 1993. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3 AND ITEM NO 4 - AWARDS OF GRAFFITI REWARD Councilmember Puckett noted that the $250.00 awards were for two anonymous people who reported graffiti vandals to the Police Department, and stated he believed this program was beneficial and a positive step toward fighting graffiti. Mayor Potts requested the Graffiti Task Force investigate measures to collect restitution or require community service from parents of graffiti vandals. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts to award two (2) $250.00 rewards out of non -departmental funds to two (2) .._ witnesses, who wish to remain anonymous, for their actions leading to the arrest of graffiti vandals. Motion carried 5-0. 900-40 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 5 - REVISION TO CITY OF TUSTIN INVESTMENT POLICY Councilmember Thomas questioned whether the report referred to Al/P1 when indicating Prime quality Commercial Paper, highest letter and numerical long term debt ratings and if it could be stated in those terms. Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, responded that the report did refer to Al/P1 and could be so indicated. Council/staff discussion followed regarding investment limitations; and average portfolio maturity. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Pontious, to approve the revised City of Tustin Statement of Investment Policy. Motion carried 5-0. 355-05 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 - CANINE SALES Mayor Potts stated that Canine Ringo was retiring from duty and requested a proclamation for Officer Pat Welch recognizing the outstanding service he and Ringo provided to the City and surrounding communities. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Puckett, to approve a sales agreement between the City of Tustin and Officer Pat Welch for the purchase of Canine Ringo who is retiring from active service effective August 1, 1993. Motion carried 5-0. 400-10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 7-19-93 VII. NEW BUSINESS 1: APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR FOR TUSTIN PUBLIC INFORMATION] INC. Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent, reported that in 1984, Tustin Public Information, Inc. was the non-profit public benefit corporation formed to provide reduced bulk mailing rates for the Tustin Today brochure. She said that Julie Carter, Administrative Assistant, because of prior experience in developing graphics, information pamphlets, and handbooks, would be an excellent addition to the Board of Directors and, according to Section 12 of the Bylaws, it was necessary for Council to remove the current Board Member, Royleen White, who no longer was employed by the City. Mayor Potts said the Youth Issues Committee was developing a video depicting summer youth programs and would complement the Tustin Today brochure. It was moved by Potts seconded by Thomas, to remove Royleen A. White, former Director of Community and Administrative Services from Tustin Public Information, Inc. Board of Directors; and appoint Julie Carter, Administrative Assistant, as the replacement Board Member. Motion carried 5-0. 125-55 Councilmember Puckett thanked Royleen White for her past service on the TPI Board of Directors. 3. TERM EXPIRATIONS FOR COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES William Huston, City Manager, reported the commission/committee members whose terms expired would continue to serve until Council made new appointments or reappointed existing members. Councilmember Thomas stated he supported opening the process to the public, advertising for applicants, and Council interviewing the candidates. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli agreed that the process should be opened to the public. Council/staff discussion followed regarding setting the interview date for August 16; and initiating future commission/committee selection processes at least one month prior to term expirations. Council concurred to advertise for applicants for two Planning Commission seats; four Parks and Recreation Commission seats; three Audit Committee seats; and three Cultural Resources Advisory Committee seats. 120-10 120-20 4. RENAMING CITY PARRS 120-50,120-40 Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor, reported that the Council had expressed concern over the names of City parks and requested the Parks and Recreation Commission study the issue. At their April meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the matter, received public input, and recommended that park names not be changed, but develop an informational campaign to reduce confusion about the park names. He explained the Commission's concerns that changing the park names would create confusion, and the historical significance of two City parks. The Commission suggested that adding "Tustin" to Centennial Park's name would portray the City's centennial and identify the park's location in Tustin. He said this change would require only minor modifications in the park's signs and could be completed during routine sign maintenance or replacement. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 7-19-93 Councilmember Puckett stated he strongly supported changing the name to Tustin Centennial Park to avoid confusion with Santa Ana's Centennial Park. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thomas, to add "Tustin" to the name of Centennial Park; not change the names of any other City parks; and develop an informational campaign to reduce confusion regarding City park names. r-� Motion carried 5-0. 920-05 VIII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- JULY 12j, 1993 It was moved by Pontious seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 2. TUSTIN RANCH SPORTS PARK DESIGN UPDATE 120-50 It was moved by Pontious. seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 930-30 3. 1992-93 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE/STATUS REPORT QUARTERLY UPDATE (FOURTH QUARTER) It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 730-90 IK. PUBLIC INPUT - None X. OTHER BUSINESS 1. ADJOURN MEETING IN MEMORY OF FATHER WILLIAM KUPER Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli requested adjourning the meeting in memory of Father William Kuper, St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, who passed away on July 14, 1993, of a heart attack. 2. COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT ELECTED JOINT VICE CHAIRPERSON TO ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli announced that Councilmember Puckett had been elected as joint Vice Chairperson of the Sanitation District. 3. EL TORO MARINE BASE CLOSURE TASK FORCE Councilmember Thomas announced that the Orange County Board of Supervisors was forming an E1 Toro Marine Base closure task force and requested a mayoral letter be forwarded requesting City participation. Council concurred. Councilmember Pontious announced that the State had formed a Base Closure Task Force and requested a mayoral letter be sent asking that the City be included on the Task Force. Council concurred. 4. TOWN HALL MEETING Councilmember Thomas requested a Town Hall meeting be scheduled after the joint Cities of Irvine/Tustin Commuter Rail Station meeting on July 29, 1993. Mayor Potts and Councilmember Puckett encouraged citizen participation at the joint Cities of Irvine/Tustin commuter rail station meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 7-19-93 5. RESOLUTION NO. 93-77 - PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF TO MIDWEST Councilmember Thomas requested adoption of Resolution No. 93- 77, urging support in providing flood disaster relief to the midwest. It was moved by Thomas seconded by Puckett, to adopt the following Resolution No. 93-77: RESOLUTION NO. 93-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, URGING ORANGE COUNTY CITIES, THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO TAKE THE LEAD IN PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF TO THE VICTIMS OF THE MIDWEST FLOODS Motion carried 5-0. 6. TUSTIN WEEKLY EDITORIAL Councilmember Puckett read a Tustin Weekly editorial written by Warren Esterline commending the City's PRM (prudent fiscal management), and Councilmembers Puckett and Thomas thanked Mr. Esterline for the support. 7. ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL RATE INCREASE Mayor Potts announced the Orange County Vector Control was increasing rates due to the State taking funds from the County. Councilmember Pontious stated that the Orange County Vector Control was a well-run organization and part of the fee increase was to cover costs of Vector Control's lead role regarding the African Bee invasion. — 8. SYCAMORE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS COMPROMISE Mayor Potts encouraged the Peppertree and Tustin Meadows Homeowner Associations to notify homeowners of the compromise the Association Boards reached regarding the Sycamore Avenue pedestrian access. RI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. in memory of Father William Kuper. The City Council had scheduled a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on Monday, July 26, 1993, 5:30 p.m., at the Tustin Area Senior Center, a joint meeting with the City of Irvine on Commuter Rail Station on Thursday, July 29, 1993, 6:00 p.m., at the City of Irvine Council Chambers; a budget workshop on August 2, 1993, 5:30 p.m., at the Tustin Area Senior Center; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, August 2, 1993, 7:00 p.m., at the Tustin Area Senior Center. JIM P 'TSI MAYOR E. WYNN, CITY CLERK