Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1992 06 01MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JUNE 11 1992 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pontious at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Thomas. t� II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rev. Alfred Jose, Christian Faith Center. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Leslie Anne Pontious, Mayor Jim Potts, Mayor Pro Tem Charles E. Puckett Thomas R. Saltarelli Jeff 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 Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 40 in the audience - CHILI COOK -OFF Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor, invited the community to attend the Chili Cook -Off on Sunday, June 7, 1992, at 11:00 a.m., in Old Town; and introduced members of the Chili Cook -Off Steering Committee who presented the Council with Chili Cook -Off promotional buttons. IV. PROCLAMATION 1. NANCY BAKER, RETIRING AS PRINCIPAL OF VEER SCHOOL Mayor Pontious read and presented a proclamation to Nancy Baker, Marjorie Veeh School Principal, honoring her retirement. Nancy Baker thanked the Council for the recognition. V. PUBLIC HEARING - None VI. PUBLIC INPUT 1. OLD TOWN CLEAN-UP Philip Cox, P. O. Box 10, Myers Flat, reported on volunteer clean-up activities in Old Town on May 31, 1992, presented the Council with "before and after" pictures of the area, and thanked residents and staff who participated. Mayor Pontious thanked Mr. Cox for organizing the Old Town clean-up. 2. RENOVATION - SOUTHWEST, CORNER OF NEWPORT/IRVINE Rich Condon requested financial assistance to renovate the southwest corner of Newport Avenue and Irvine Boulevard, including demolition of the existing building, construction of a greenbelt area, and re -alignment of bicycle/pedestrian paths. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 6-1-92 William Huston, City Manager, stated that due to State law and the complexity of the matter, staff would submit a report at the June 15, 1992 Council meeting outlining the issues to be considered by Council. Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding time and monetary constraints. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, requested that Mr. Condon provide staff with letters of intent, commitments, and appraisal information. 3. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE Karen Gonzalez, Foothill High School Grad Nite Co -Chairman, requested immediate financial assistance for Foothill High School Grad Nite. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to appropriate $1,000 for Foothill High School Grad Nite from the $30,000 non-profit organization allocation fund. Motion carried 5-0. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MAILING/TRAFFIC CONCERNS Howard Mitzman, 13222 Cortina, Tustin, representing Almeria Homeowners Association, requested all homeowner associations receive mailings of Planning Commission agendas. He additionally expressed concerns with traffic control and requested police assistance to slow Auto Center demonstration traffic on Tustin Ranch Road, and a permanent method of slowing traffic through the Almeria development. Mayor Pontious directed staff to investigate traffic concerns. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 18, 1992 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of May 18, 1992. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,682,872.80 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $352,875.60. 380-10 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 92-22 - CLAIMANT, ALLSTATE360-82 INSURANCE/YVONNE HALES; DATE OF LOSS, 1/25/92; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 5/5/92 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for personal injury and property damages of an undetermined amount as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 4. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Recommendation: Declare specified equipment surplus and not required for public use and authorize the Public Works Department to dispose of equipment in accordance with Ordinance No. 871 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 380-60 5. RESOLUTION NO. 92-72 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 92-2 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 92-72 approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 92-2 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 600-35 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 6-1-92 VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1090 - ROOSTERS Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the Municipal Code to permit the maintenance of roosters within the single family residential portions of "Old Town" subject to certain specific development standards. She stated Section 4221(b) No. 3 would be corrected to include, " . and as close as possible to the rear property line." Staff would also re- agendize this item at the December 7, 1992 Council meeting for status of additional crowing complaints. Council/staff discussion followed regarding devocalization as an alternative; enforcement procedures; and hourly restrictions on cooping roosters. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to have first reading by title only and introduction of the following Ordinance No. 1090, as corrected: ORDINANCE NO. 1090 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4221 OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 2, PART II OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ROOSTERS IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN Motion carried 5-0. 200-20 The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1090 by title only. I8. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE .NO. 1086 - ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SITING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thomas, that Ordinance No. 1086 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1086 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thomas, that the following Ordinance No. 1086 be passed and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1086 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CITY-WIDE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE SITING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES BY ADDING CHAPTER 9A TO ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, BY ADDING SUBSECTION (I) TO SECTION 9242B OF PART 4, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, AND BY AMENDING THE PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR THE IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 230-35 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1089 - ZONE CHANGE 92-001 (14442 HOLT AVENUE) It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 1089 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1089 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, that the following Ordinance No. 1089 be passed and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1089 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 92-001, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14442 HOLT AVENUE FROM E-4 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 6-1-92 Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 610-60 X. OLD BUSINESS 1. AUDIT COMMITTEE William Huston, City Manager, reported that Ordinance No. 1023 required four members of the Audit Committee be City residents and one member a registered voter in the area served by the _ City's water department. Currently, two Committee members were Tustin business owners and "grandfathered" under the code with term expirations in July 1993. He stated if Council wished to change the Audit Committee requirements staff could prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 1023. Mayor Pro Tem Potts said that non-residents- in the City's water district should be represented; therefore, he supported the current ordinance. Mayor Pontious stated permitting non-residents in the City's water district to serve on the Audit Committee would allow access to a larger number of people with expertise. Councilmember Thomas requested implementing staggered two-year terms for conformance with other commissions. Councilmember Saltarelli said he supported two-year terms and requested staff prepare a report regarding Audit Committee duties and protocol. Council/staff discussion followed regarding written protocol; annual reports, Committee functions; and four year term versus two year term advantages. Council concurred to direct staff to submit a report at the June 15, 1992 Council meeting regarding staggered two-year terms, duties, and protocol. 120-10 2. IRVINE BUSINESS COMPLEX (IBC) Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that on May 7, 1992, staff submitted written comments to the City of Irvine Planning Commission regarding the Irvine Business Complex improvements, and proposed that the City of Irvine and City of Tustin enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to identify: traffic mitigation improvements and the implementation timetable; cost; and the method the City of Irvine would use to finance the improvements. She stated on May 19, 1992, staff met with the City of Irvine to discuss the potential Tustin/Irvine agreement; however, the City of Irvine proposed unacceptable mitigation measures that did not satisfy the objectives of the agreement. Councilmember Puckett noted that this agreement was similar to a 1990 agreement with the City of Santa Ana, which was very successful. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to authorize staff to negotiate and prepare a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Irvine and Tustin related to traffic mitigation on the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) project. Mayor Pro Tem Potts suggested that Councilmember Thomas attend the negotiation meetings. Council/staff discussion followed regarding meeting attendance protocol for staff and/or elected officials. Mayor Pontious suggested staff continue negotiations and a City Council representative would assist if necessary. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, assured the Council that if the matter could not be resolved at the staff level, both City Councils would become involved. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 6-1-92 Motion carried 5-0. XI. NEN BUSINESS 1. RECEIPT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MATERIAL 150-10 William Huston, City Manager, reported that at the May 18, 1992 Council meeting, Councilmember Thomas requested staff investigate the possibility of Council receiving the agenda material on Wednesdays prior to the Council meetings. He stated that with minor adjustments, such as rescheduling bid openings and implementing 30 -day turnaround time for major staff reports, agendas could be delivered on Wednesdays. Council/staff discussion followed regarding receiving partial agenda material on Thursdays and receiving Planning Commission Action Agendas only. Councilmember Thomas stated his desire to provide an agenda for timely publication in the newspapers to meet the needs of residents. Council/staff discussion followed regarding agenda noticing requirements, availability of agenda material to newspapers; and publication of a preliminary agenda. Mayor Pontious suggested staff strive for Wednesday agenda completion, and preliminary agendas for newspapers be considered as a separate item. Council concurred to receive complete agendas on Wednesdays including Planning Commission background material; and approve 30 -day staff response on major reports. Councilmember Saltarelli requested more detailed Planning Commission Action Agendas. Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested that staff submit a report at the June 15, 1992 meeting addressing draft agendas submitted to newspapers on Tuesdays before Council meetings. Council concurred. 420-05 2. POLICY REGARDING CITY COUNCIL William Huston, City Manager, reported that staff had prepared a draft resolution requiring any request made by a Councilmember, for an item not provided for in the annual budget or authorized for all Councilmembers, be formally approved by the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested this item be continued to the June 15, 1992 Council meeting to allow staff to draft an explicit ordinance. Council concurred. 420-05 XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - MAY 26, 1992 It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of May 26, 1992. Motion carried 5-0. 120-50 2. 1991-92 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE/STATUS REPORT QUARTERLY UPDATE It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Saltarelli, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 730-90 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 6-1-92 3. SCHEDULE AS OF APRIL 30, 1992' It was moved by Potts, seconded by Saltarelli, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 355-40 "CALIFORNIA DREAM IN TROUBLE" - LEAGUE OF CITIES VIDEO At the request of Councilmember Thomas, Council, staff, and the audience viewed "California Dream in Trouble" video which depicted problems facing cities due to less State/Federal funding. Councilmember Thomas stated the video was available for public use, and encouraged residents to become involved locally and vote. Councilmember Saltarelli emphasized the importance of residents taking control at the local level and community involvement. 140-10 5. OVERVIEW OF THE FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 14, 1992, RELATIVE TO ACTIONS TAKEN ON EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Saltarelli, to receive and file subject report and direct staff to continue its participation in the implementation phase of the Eastern Transportation Corridor by carefully monitoring the actions and decisions of Transportation Corridor Agency staff, Board of Directors, and member agencies. Motion carried 5-0. 750-90 6. IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT PROPOSED AMENDED RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF SEWERAGE FACILITIES It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 840-75 7. ST. JEANNE DE LESTONNAC SCHOOL DRIVEWAY ACCESS - STATUS REPORT It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. XIII. PUBLIC INPUT 730-90 1. "CALIFORNIA DREAM IN TROUBLE"/TASTE OF TUSTIN TRAFFIC AND CROWD CONTROL Al Shifberg-Mencher, 16282 Main Street #3B, Tustin, requested "California Dream In Trouble" video for Chamber of Commerce viewing; and expressed concern regarding traffic/crowd control at "Taste of Tustin" event on July 26, 1992. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. DRAFT BUDGET William Huston, City Manager, reported the draft budget would be delivered to Council next week and recommended the final budget not be adopted until the State budget was finalized. Mayor Pontious requested a budget workshop be tentatively scheduled for June 29, 1992. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 6-1-92 XV. 2. TUSTIN EAST LITTLE LEAGUE FUNDING REQUEST Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested Tustin East Little League receive $5,000 from the City for scholarships, uniforms, equipment, fences, and City-wide tournaments. He stated the school district, Little League, and parents had contributed time and money and the City should now financially help this organization. 3. 11SHOWCASE TUSTIN" - COMMUNITY CABLEVISION Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a letter be sent to Mike Brady, Community Cablevision, requesting "Showcase Tustin" be broadcast. 4. MAY 30, 1992 FOR TUSTIN FAMILY Mayor Pro Tem Potts thanked everyone who made donations and assisted with fund raiser on May 30, 1992, for a Tustin needy family. S. CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION RESTRICTION Councilmember Thomas requested status on campaign contribution restriction ordinance. James Rourke, City Attorney, responded that meetings with Mr. Maughan and Attorney Stern had occurred and when an agreement was reached, an ordinance would be submitted to Council for review. 6. CITY-WIDE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Councilmember Thomas requested agendizing at the June 15, 1992 Council meeting creation of a City-wide beautification committee. 7. MAYOR'S HEALTH Mayor Pontious reported she was in good health and thanked everyone for get well wishes during her recent illness. Mayor Pontious adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. The City Council had scheduled Audit Committee vacancy interviews on Monday, June 15, 1992, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, June 15, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. 1- MARY E. PYNN, UTY CLERK 2ZL( • �hn LESLIE ANNE PONTIOUS, MAYOR