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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 MINUTES 01-19-98 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 5, 1998 NO. 3 1-19-98 CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/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 Invocation was given by Councilmember Potts. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chippewa Tribe YMCA Indian Maidens. 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 Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Com. Development Steve Foster, Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Dana Kasdan, Engineering services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Gary Magill, Recreation Superintendent Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Fred Wakefield, Police Captain Robert Schoenkopf, Police Captain Approximately 25 in the audience PRESENTATION Mayor Thomas commended Police Department Medals of Valor recipients, Officers Keith Arrants, Darryle Mendes, and Nasario Solis, for their life-saving and heroic actions during the October 1996 County area fire. Steve Foster, Chief of Police, thanked Council for allowing the opportunity to honor the officers, and noted that the last Medal of Valor presented by the Tustin Police Department occurred in 1973. Councilmember Worley said that subsequent to the fire, firefighters had commended the Tustin Police Department for being the first agency on the scene; and she expressed pride in the honored officers. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 1-5-98 PUBLIC INPUT MISS TEEN REPRESENTATIVE Pamela Lynch, California Miss Teen Ail American Beauty Pageant contestant, requested approximately $1,500 to participate in the contest and was seeking community financial support. WISHING WELL INSCRIPTION - CARL CLAES Dan George, 13082 Wreath Place, Tustin, expressed appreciation that his murdered grandson's name, Carl Claes, was inscribed on the Wishing Well wall, and gave backgroUnd information on the murder 'and the two Tustin teenagers who were convicted of the crime. PUBLIC NR~RING (ITEM 1) ® APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-014 AND DESIGN REVIEW 97-023 (DALRYMPLE) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Saltarelli, to continue this item to the January 19, 1998 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CAT.RNDAR (ITEMB 2 THROUGH Items No. 5, 9, and 14 were removed from the Consent Calendar bY Mayor Thomas and Councilmember Potts. It was moved by Saltare~li, seconded by Worley, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. · APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 1, 1997 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 1, 1997. · APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,716,406.86 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $1,060,062.24. · RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP 15430 LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JAMBOREE AND PIONEER ROADS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-4 approving Final Tract Map 15430 as recommended by the Community Development Department. e AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR PROJECT., FY 1997-98 (PROJECT NO. 4020-6235) Recommendation: Award subject contract to Vart Construction in the amount of $158,557.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. · RESOLUTION NO. 98-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-5-98 · 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 16. CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-3 modifying the Appendix, Designated Positions, contained in the City's Conflict of Interest Code to add the position of Accounting Supervisor and delete the position of Senior Accountant as recommended by the Office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, CITY PROJECT NO. 600138 Recommendation: Award contract for subject project to RLT Construction, Inc. of Anaheim, in the amount of $790',490.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Services Division. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RED HILL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT OCTA/SCRRA RAILWAY AND F-10 CHANNEL AREA (PROJECT NO. 700144) Recommendation: Award subject contract to Hondo Company, Inc., Santa Ana, in the amount of $67,422.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City as recommended by the Public Works Department~Engineering Division. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT QUARTERLY REPORTS Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community Development .Department. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - DECEMBER 8, 1997 Ail 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 8, 1997. ~, DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-46, CLAIMANT: ROY ALLAN SLURRY SEAL, INC. Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to give notice thereof to the claimants and the claimants' attorneys as recommended by the City Attorney. APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE W. JEFFRIES AS CONTRACT CITY TREASURER Recommendation: (1) Approve subject agreement for services between the City of Tustin and George W. Jeffries & Associates, and (2) Adopt the following Resolution No. 98-2 appointing George W. Jeffries as City Treasurer and rescinding Resolution Nos. 96-19 and 96-20 as recommended by the Finance Department: RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING GEORGE W. JEFFRIES AS CITY TREASURER AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 96-19 AND 96-20 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HVAC SYSTEMS AT CITY FACILITIES Recommendation: Award contract to Barr Engineering, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, to perform the annual maintenance for the Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) at municipal facilities, subject to final approval of the City Attorney for all insurance and bond submittals, as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 1-5-98 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING IMPOSITION OF A $1.00 PER VEHICLE FEE IN ORANGE COUNTY ON VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS, RENEWALS, AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATIONS FOR APPORTIONED REGISTRATIONS Mayor Thomas stated he supported imposition of the vehicle fee but questioned whether cities opposed to the fee would be assessed a proportionate share for replacement costs of the Cal-ID system. William Huston, City Manager, responded that equitable funding from opposing cities would be necessary to upgrade the Cal-ID system. Council/staff discussion followed regarding voter approval was not required for implementation of the vehicle fee; the fee would provide a dedicated funding source to finance Cal-ID improvements; Assembly Bill 1610; and law enforcement benefits provided by the Cal-ID system. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Doyle, to adopt Resolution No. 98-5 in support of a $1.00 fee on vehicle registrations to fund replacement and enhancement of the current Cal-ID Automated Fingerprint Identification System in Orange County. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 9 - EXCEPTION TO PURCHASING PROCEDURES - VEHICLE TIRES 'AND TUBES Councilmember Potts stated that unit prices had not been indicated in the report; and he supported local business inVolvement in the bid process if competition with the State's price per unit was possible. Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager, responded that unit prices were · not incl'uded in the report because of the numerous tire sizes to be purchased. CounCil/staff discussion followed regarding comparing tire prices at local dealers; and delivery time and availability of tires was an 'important purchasing factor. It was moved bY Potts, seconded by Worley, to authorize the waiver of Formal Bidding Procedures per Section 1624 of the Tustin City Code and authorize staff to purchase tires and tubes under the State of California Contract 1-97-26-01 for the period January 1, 1998 to April 30, 1999. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 14 - DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-44, CLAIMANT: JANELLE JARVIS (BY RUTH ANN AND JOHN JARVIS) Councilmember Potts remarked on the injury sustained by the child at the Tustin Sports Park; and stated it was the responsibility of parents to supervise children at parks. It was moved by Potts, ..seconded by Doyle, to deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to give notice thereof to the claimants and the claimants' attorneys. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-5-98 Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 1'7 THROUGH 18) 17. ORDINANCE NO. 1193, ZONE CHANGE 97-004 (RBC AMERICORP, INC.) It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1193. The City Clerk read the following ordinance No. 1193 by title only'. ORDINANCE NO. 1193 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 97-004 AMENDING SECTION 3.1(B)(3) OF THE JAMBOREE PLAZA DISTRICT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW SELF-SERVICE CARWASHES AS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN PLANNING AREA A OF THE JAMBOREE PLAZA PLANNED COMMUNITY ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EDINGER AVENUE AND JAMBOREE ROAD Motion Carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 18. ORDINANCE NO. 1188, ABANDONED AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to have second reading by title onlY and adoption of Ordinance No. 1188. The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1188 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1188 _AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TUSTIN CITY CODE ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER' 5, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF ABANDONED AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PUBLIC PROPERTY, AND RECOVERY OF THE COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS CITIZEN OF THE MONTH AWARD Councilmember Doyle suggested establishing a good citizen of the month award and he volunteered to chair the committee. HAPPY NEW YEAR councilmember Doyle, Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli, and Mayor Thomas wished everyone a healthy and happy new year. ' TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL TEAMS Councilmember Ports commended the Tustin High School football team for a successful CIF finals season. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 1-5-98 Councilmember Worley announced that .the Tustin High School football team would receive proclamations at the January 19, 1998 Council meeting. Mayor Thomas commended the Tustin High School football and basketball teams for their high County rankings. LOWER PETERS CANYON REGIONAL PARK Councilmember Potts encouraged residents to explore the beauty and wildlife of Peters Canyon Regional Park. SKATEBOARD PARK Councilmember Worley reported recently adopted State legislation removed city. liability for skateboard parks and requested Tustin consider construction of a skateboard park in the future.. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli noted that his son had broken his leg while skateboarding, he considered it a dangerous sport, and would support a facility that increased safety. STAFF/HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION COMMENDATION Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli expressed appreciation to the police officers who worked during the holidays to keep.citizens safe; and commended the Tustin Meadows Homeowners Association for providing Christmas dinner for on-duty police personnel. TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL'DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Mayor Thomas congratulated Tammie Bullard on her recent appointment as President of the Tustin Unified school District Board of Education; and he requested a Council/School Board joint meeting on March 30, 1998. RAINFALL IMPACT ON ROADWAYS/SLOPES Mayor Thomas requested an update on rainfall flooding. Tim Serlet, City Engineer, responded that no significant problems had occurred. TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR Mayor Thomas requested staff provide an update on Transportation Corridor construction and particularly the City of Orange position on traffic routing to Chapman Avenue and Irvine Boulevard. EL TORO AIRPORT Mayor Thomas requested Council agendize for discussion the City's official position on the E1 Toro airport issue. Council discussion followed regarding the need for extensive additional information, including the previous Tustin voter CITY cOuNcIL MINUTES Page 7, 1-5-98 position on the airport measure. COMMITTEE REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY Councilmember Worley reported the Fire Authority labor dispute had not been resolved. LIBRARY TASK FORCE Councilmember Worley requested another councilmember volunteer to serve on the County Library Task Force due to her heavy meeting Schedule. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Thomas announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding: (1) the claim of Marjorie Townsend, claim No. 97-43; (2) the application of Mary Ann Lynch to file a late claim, Claim No. 97-40; and (3) the initiation of litigation (three cases) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). The City Council wOuld also meet with its labor negotiator regarding the Tustin Police Management Unit and unrepresented employees. ADJO~NT Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, January 19, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT It was moved and seconded to deny the claim of Marjorie Townsend, and to deny the application of Mary Ann Lynch to file a late claim. Motion carried 5-0. JEFFERY M. THOMAS, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK