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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 MINUTES 10-20-97NO. 2 10-20-97 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA~ OCTOBER 6, 1997 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order bY Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli at 7:04 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Worley. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mr. A1 Enderle. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Tracy Wills Worley Council Absent: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James Cavanaugh, Acting 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 Mike Henley, Dir./Parks and Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Joe Meyers, Administrative Assistant Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 20 in the audience PRESENTATION ADJOURNMENT PLAQUE - ROBERT LABARGE, JR. Councilmember Potts announced that the Council meeting would be adjourned in memory of Robert LaBarge, Jr., and presented an -adjournment plaque to Robert "Barney'' LaBarge in memory of his son. Barney LaBarge, on behalf of the LaBarge family, thanked Council, staff, and friends for their support. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli expressed sympathy to the LaBarge family on the'tragic loss of Robert, Jr. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 10-6-97 pUBLIC INPUT DINOSAUR DASH Robert Machado, representing Tustin Public Schools Foundation, invited Council and the public to participate in the Dinosaur Dash on November 16, 1997, and distributed commemorative t-shirts to Council. CoUncil/speaker discussion followed regarding that the Dinosaur Dash was the Tustin Public Schools Foundation largest fundraising event; approximately 2,500 participants were expected at this year's Dash; and events included 10k, 5k, and 2k races. PUBLIC HEARING - None CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS i THROUGH 11) Councilmember Doyle announced he would abstain from voting on Item No. 4. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. le APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of September 15, 1997. · APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,153,667.39 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $346,127.15. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - SEPTEMBER 22, 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 September 22, 1997. · CORRECTION TO CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR "A" STREET AND MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION FROM FIRST STREET TO IRVINE BOULEVARD (PROJECT NOS. 700145 AND 700146) Recommendation: Authorize award of the subject construction contract to GMC Enterprises in the corrected amount of $447,333.87 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS - RED HILL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT OCTA/SCRRA RAILWAY AND SANTA ANA-SANTA FE (F-10) FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AREA (CIP NO. 700144) .Recommendation: (1) Adopt the following Resolution No. 97-97 approving the final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project pursuant to the California. Environmental Quality Act, and (2) Adopt the following Resolution No. 97-98 approving plans and specifications for the project and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by. the Public Works Department/Engineering Division: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 10-6-97 · · · 10. 11. .RESOLUTION NO. 97-97 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT OCTA/SCRRA RAILWAY TRACKS AND SANTA ANA-SANTA FE (F-10) FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AREA (CIP NO. 700144) RESOLUTION NO. 97-98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIAN' IMPROVEMENTS ON RED HILL AVENUE AT OCTA/SCRRA RAILWAY AND SANTA ANA-SANTA FE (F-10) FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL AREA (CIP NO. 700144) RESOLUTION NO. 97-96 - A REsoLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MITCHELL AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN "B" STREET AND NEWPORT AVENUE (CIP NO. '200032) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-96 approving the plans and specifications for the Mitchell Avenue Widening Project between "B" Street and Newport Avenue and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-23, CLAIMANT: AMERICAN INSURANCE FOR CULVER DISTRIBUTION 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. LEAVE OF ABSENCE REQUESTS (ROCKWOOD AND SNOWDEN) Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to grant leaves of absence to Christine Rockwood and Katherine Hamling-Snowden per Section 8, H(b) of the Rules and Regulations as recommended by Personnel serVices. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Recommendation: Declare specified equipment as surplus 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/Field SerVices Division. RESOLUTION NO. 97-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY couNcIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT (CIP NO. 700133) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-100 approving the final Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination for the Red Hill Avenue'Widening Project after the project is approved.via separate resolution as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RESOLUTION NO. 97-99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE PROCEEDING WITH THE FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT AT THE INTERSTATE ROUTE 5 AREA (CIP NO. 700133) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 10-6-97 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-99 which approves proceeding with the Red Hill Avenue Widening Project and authorizes proceeding with the final design plans, specifications, estimates and land acquisition as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 12 THROUGH 16) 12. ORDINANCE NO. 1187, CHANGING DATE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION It was moved by Worley, seconded by Doyle, that Ordinance No. 1187 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 3-1, Potts opposed, Thomas absent. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1187 by the City Clerk, it was moved by W°rley, seconded by Doyle, that the following Ordinance No. 1187 be introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 1187 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE cITy OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1139 AND REQUIRING THAT THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, BEGINNING IN 1998, SHALL BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION WHICH WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN NUMBERED YEARS Motion carried 3-1, Potts opposed, Thomas absent. 13. PEPPERTREE PARK BALLFIELD DEDICATION Mike Henley, Director of Parks and Recreation Services, reported that the Cunningham family had informed staff that in the 1960s, the Peppertree Park ball field had been dedicated in the name of the late'Dayle Cunningham, founder of the Tustin Little League; the dedication had occurred when the Tustin Unified School District owned the property; the ballfield dedication had been lost over the years; the. Cunningham family appeared before the Parks and Recreation Commission requesting re-dedication of the park; and the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended re- dedication of the ballfield in the name of Dayle Cunningham. The following members of the ·audience spoke in support of re- dedicating the Peppertree Park ballfield in the name of Dayle Cunningham: Dayle Cunningham, Jr., Tustin Chuck Forbes Council discussion followed regarding recognizing citizens who volunteered time to the community; Dayle Cunningham, Sr. had been instrumental in the formation of the Tustin Little League; and using City funding for the re-dedication. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to re-dedicate the ballfield at Peppertree Park as "Dayle'Cunningham Memorial Field" at City expense. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 10-6-97 14. 15. 16. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. HERITAGE' WAY PARK NAMING Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated the Parks and Recreation Commission had recommended name options including Heritage Way Park and Palm Court Park. Council discussion followed regarding 'naming the park Heritage Park. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to name the five-acre neighborhood park Heritage Park. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent.. 1997-98 STORM SEASON PREPARATION Joe Meyers, Administrative Assistant, reported that in preparation for E1 Nino and the potential effect of greater than normal rainfall in California, staff identified areas of potential flooding including Jamboree Road slopes at the Eastern Transportation Corridor construction, Myford Road and Walnut Avenue intersections, West Irvine BouleVard, I-5 Freeway and Main Street undercrOssing, and areas adjacent to the flood control channels and detention basins. He summarized staff's preventative and preparatory maintenance activities; the acquisition of' necessary supplies; the use of Police Department and Fire Authority communication equipment; and emergency staff communication and coordination. He noted that staff had been receiving calls from concerned citizens regarding flooding potential in their neighborhoods; storm preparation information would be provided to. residents; and staff was in the process of acquiring sand bags for residents' use. Council/staff discussion followed regarding taking appropriate action to make certain storm preparation information was provided to all residents; construction of culverts under Jamboree Road; installing delineators on Jamboree Road; and providing sand bags at Various locations. It was. moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to receive and file subject' report. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. COMPUTER NETWORK BUILD-OUT Councilmember Potts stated he was pleased with the changes made to the proposed computer network build-out and suggested obtaining a three-year warranty on the system. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to (1) reject the Workstation, .Printers and Peripherals bids and authorize staff to negotiate directly with potential vendors to secure the best pricing and greatest level of technology, possible; (2) authorize CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 10-6-97 the Finance Director to execute the Brea MIS Standard Services Agreement, upon review and approval of the City Attorney, to provide current system maintenance services; project administration of the Network build-out; and negotiations and recommendations on Workstations, Printers and Peripherals, ensuring connectivity and compatibility.with the proposed Network; (3) accept the Data General,.Inc. proposal for Network equipment and services and authorize the Finance Director to finalize negotiations and enter into a lease purchase agreement with Data General, Inc., subject to review and approval of the City Attorney, to acquire hardware and services to complete the Network installation; and (4) authorize the following appropriations to pay for the first year of the Network lease expense (approximately six months) and project ~administration during the build-out: General Fund, $90,300; Redevelopment Agency, $6,300; and Water Enterprise, $8,400, for a total of $105,000. Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, explained that Brea MIS would provide on-site service at the City two days a week and as staff became more familiar with the equipment, their on-site time would be reduced to one day a week. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS TILLER DAYS - OCTOBER 10-12 Councilmembers Doyle and Worley reminded everyone to attend the Tiller Days Parade and Carnival on October 10-12, 1997. CHIEF' STEVE FOSTER Councilmembers Potts and Worley congratulated Steve Foster on his appointment as Tustin Police Chief. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY/FOOTBALL TEAMS Councilmember Potts commended the Tustin High School Cross Country and Football teams for successful seasons. JOINT MEETING - TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD Councilmember Worley reported that Council had conducted a joint meeting with the Tustin School Board, identified a "wish list" for performing arts theater and a swimming pool, and funding methods for the projects would be studied. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney and the City's negotiator CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 10-6-97 regarding real property negotiations. The property was located at 275 E. Main Street. The negotiating parties were the City of Tustin and Dickinson Family Trust. The negotiations concerned price and terms and conditions of a potential purchase. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. in memory of Robert LaBarge, Jr., son of retired Tustin Police Officer Robert LaBarge. The next regular meeting of the city Council was scheduled for Monday, October 20, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. JEFFERY M. THOMAS, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK