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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTINj CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 71 1991
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Puckett at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Potts.
II. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Jeannette Hedge, Unity Church of
Truth.
III. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Charles E. Puckett, Mayor
Leslie Anne Pontious, Mayor Pro Tem
Richard B. Edgar
Jim Potts
Earl J. Prescott
Council Absent: None
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
Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services
Dan Fox, Senior Planner
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner
Becky Stone, Assistant Planner
Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 80 in the audience
IV. PROCLAMATIONS
1. SOCAL - NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPIC WATER POLO CHAMPIONS
Mayor Puckett read and presented proclamations to the SOCAL
National Junior Olympic Water Polo team in recognition of
winning the National Junior Olympic Water Polo championship.
Craig Brown, team coach, thanked the Council for the
recognition and noted that the majority of the team was also
on the honor roll at school.
Present to accept the proclamations were team members: Brian
Brown, Ryan Brown, Kevin Brantley, Ian Ching, Ryan Gray, Scott
Hay, Jack Hol, David Khalaf, Bud Kunishima, Adam Metzger, Paul
Maull, Jeff Pflueger, Jerry Smith, Adam Wright; Coaches -
Craig Brown, David Mikesell, Kevin Jack, Matt Weaver; and
Manager - Don Brantley.
2. COMPLETION OF JAMBOREE ROAD E%TENSION - ROBERT LEDENDECKER,
CITY ENGINEER; CHURCH ENGINEERING; AND E. L. YEAGER
CONSTRUCTION
Mayor Puckett read and presented proclamations to Robert
Ledendecker, Church Engineering, and E. L. Yeager Construction
for the completion of the Jamboree Road extension.
Robert Ledendecker, City Engineer, thanked the Council for the
proclamation and wished to share the honor with the Public
Works' staff, City of Irvine, and The Irvine Company.
Bill Vardoulis, Church Engineering, commended the Public Works
Department staff, and E. L. Yeager Construction, and stated
that because of their combined efforts the project was
completed in a smooth and timely manner.
Gene Yeager, owner and president of E. L. Yeager Construction,
thanked the Public Works Department staff, and everyone
connected with the project.
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3. LOCAL CABLE PROGRAMMING WEEK, OCTOBER 6 - 12
Mayor Puckett read and presented a proclamation declaring
Local Cable Programming Week, October 6 - 12.
Bill Peterson, General Manager, Continental Cablevision,
thanked the Council for the proclamation and invited the
Council and Continental Cablevision customers to open house
on October 9th.
4. FIRE
WEEK,, OCTOBER 6-12
Mayor Puckett read and presented a proclamation declaring Fire
Prevention Week, October 6 - 12.
Battalion Chief Burnett, Orange County Fire Department,
thanked the Council for the proclamation and emphasized the
importance of fire safety.
S. ORANGE COUNTY HUNGER AWARENESS WEEK, OCTOBER 13-19
Mayor Puckett read and presented a proclamation for Orange
County Hunger Awareness Week, October 13 - 19.
Helen Anderson, Orange County Hunger Coalition, thanked the
Council for the proclamation, presented brochures entitled
"The Campaign to End Childhood Hunger in Orange County," and
invited the public's participation in the fight against
hunger.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ZONE CHANGE 91-03 (IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX)
Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the proposed zone change to
the Irvine Industrial Complex District Regulations included:
private, indoor recreation uses such as batting cages, dance,
gymnastic, and martial arts studios. He stated that proposed
parking regulations were sufficient to mitigate any adverse
effects created by the additional uses. Mr. Fox said this was
a city -sponsored amendment in response to numerous inquiries
from parties seeking desirable locations for recreational uses
in this industrial complex.
Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. There
were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was
closed.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Potts, to adopt the
following Resolution No. 91-121 certifying Negative
Declaration for the project; and that the following Ordinance
No. 1076 have first reading by title only and be introduced:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-121 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR ZONE CHANGE 91-03 INCLUDING
REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
ORDINANCE NO. 1076 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 91-03 TO
AMEND THE IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE PRIVATE, INDOOR RECREATIONAL USES SUCH
AS BATTING CAGES, DANCE STUDIOS, GYMNASTIC STUDIOS AND MARTIAL
ARTS STUDIOS AS CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES WITHIN THIS
PLANNED COMMUNITY -IND DISTRICT
The City Clerk read Ordinance No
1076 by title only.
Motion carried 5-0. 610-60
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2. CODE AMENDMENT 91-02 (SIGN CODE)
Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner, reported the sign code
amendment proposed establishment of new regulations and
standards for signs within the City. She summarized the
background of the sign code and highlighted the major changes
which included: modifying the definition of business sign to
permit product, trade, and service information on the signs;
permitting festoons, balloons, and light bulb strings subject
to certain limitations; modifying the size and height limits
for real estate signs; providing exceptions from the sign code
regulations rather than a variance; eliminating the sign
inventory procedures; permitting advertising bus shelters
subject to certain limitations; limiting public event banner
signs for use only by non-profit agencies located within the
City of Tustin; and increase in size of political signs
located within the public parkway from four to five square
feet.
Mayor Puckett announced members of the Chamber of Commerce who
were involved in the sign code process and thanked them for
their participation.
Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the
sign code amendment:
Angie Kardashian, Chamber of Commerce President, and owner
of Angie's'Cuisine Italiano and Pizzeria
There were no other speakers and the public hearing was closed
at 7:36 p.m.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Edgar, to adopt the
following Resolution No. 91-126 certifying the Negative
Declaration for this project:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-126 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 91-02 INCLUDING
REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious stated she was apprehensive regarding
the size of rental signs in the commercial and professional
districts.
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Edgar, that the following
Ordinance No. 1077 have first reading by title and be
introduced:
ORDINANCE NO. 1077 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF
ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE AS THEY RELATE TO SIGN
REGULATION
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1077 by title only.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. VARIANCE 91-14 (TOKYO LOBBY RESTAURANT)
460-50
Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the applicant was requesting
a variance of the sign code, which prohibited off -premise
signs in the City. The proposed off -premise sign for the
Tokyo Lobby Restaurant was currently located at 13931 Carroll
Way; the restaurant was located at 13951 Carroll Way. The
applicant had stated that the developer/property manager
informed the applicant that the lease agreement allowed
placement of a sign off -premise; however, according to
Agreement to Conditions Imposed signed by the developer, the
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developer was aware that Council denied the request to permit
off -premise signs.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding premise definition
in the new sign code, and case law.
Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Variance
No. 91-14:
Gilbert Nishimura, 6055 E. Washington Blvd. #430, Los Angeles
There were no other speakers on the subject and the public
hearing was closed at 7:55 p.m.
Councilmember Edgar stated he supported the variance standard
established in 1989 regarding off -premise sign code variance and
therefore would uphold the Planning Commission action and deny
Variance No. 91-14.
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious said she regretted the cost incurred by
the Tokyo Lobby Restaurant; however, since the landlord was
aware of prohibition of off -premise signs, she was in favor of
denying the variance.
Councilmember Prescott stated he did not support denial of the
variance in 1989, and would not support denial of Variance No.
91-14.
Councilmember Potts said that because local businesses
benefitted the City by bringing in revenue, case law had not
been cited, and no citizen complaints had been received, he
would not support denial of Variance No. 91-14. —
Mayor Puckett stated he regretted the fact that the sign had
been up for some time, but felt there were no special
circumstances that would permit the sign, and he supported the
Planning Commission's findings of denial of Variance No. 91-14.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to uphold the
Planning Commission's denial of Variance 91-14 by adopting the
following Resolution No. 91-128:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-128 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY THE REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE AN OFF -
PREMISE SIGN LOCATED AT 13931 CARROLL WAY FOR THE RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 13951 CARROLL WAY
Motion carried 3-2, Potts and Prescott opposed
610-50
4. EMINENT DOMAIN HEARING - ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY EASEMENTS
(SITE ADDRESS: 17575 VANDENBERG LANE) AND CERTIFICATION OF
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
James Rourke, City Attorney, requested continuance of this
matter to the October 21, 1991 meeting.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Potts, to continue the
eminent domain hearing - acquisition of real property easements
(17575 Vandenberg Lane) and certification of Negative
Declaration to the October 21, 1991 Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
VI. PUBLIC INPUT
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1. OPPOSITION TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY FACILITIES - YORBA
STREET/LINDA LANE/LAURIE LANE/LORETTA DRIVE VICINITY
Gene M. Heileson, 13692 Rosalind Drive, Tustin, representing his
neighborhood, expressed concern and opposition to a proposed
third drug and alcohol recovery facility in the vicinity. He
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submitted a petition from residents of the area opposing the new
recovery facility.
Councilmember Edgar stated he believed that three recovery
facilities in close proximity should not be permitted and he
requested staff investigate the situation.
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated staff was
r-. reviewing State law provisions and would submit a follow-up
report to Mr. Heilson and Council.
Council discussion followed regarding one company ownership of
all three facilities, and forwarding the submitted petition to
the appropriate State agency.
2. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS DESIGN AWARD
Leason Pomeroy, Tustin Market Place architect, presented to the
Council a design award from the American Institute of
Architects, for the Tustin Market Place project.
Mayor Puckett accepted the award on behalf of the City.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
William Huston, City Manager, reported a correction on Consent
Calendar No. 8, Asset Forfeiture Appropriation. The recommended
appropriation should be $62,000.
Councilmembers Potts and Prescott removed Consent Calendar Items No.
14 and 19. It was moved by Potts. seconded by Pontious, to approve
the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
Motion carried 5-0.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 16, 1991 REGULAR MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of September
16, 1991.
2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of
$3,518,325.20 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $567,277.55.
380-10/360-82
3. RESOLUTION NO. 91-125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE ORANGE COUNTY -CITY
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE AUTHORITY AND ASSIGNING
CERTAIN RECOVERY RIGHTS TO SAID AUTHORITY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-125 regarding the
Orange County -City Hazardous Material Emergency Response
Authority and assigning certain recovery rights to said
authority as recommended by the Finance Department. 230-35
4. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-40 - CLAIMANT, RICHARD DIAZ; DATE OF
LOSS, 2/20/91; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 8/20/91
Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property damages in
the amount of $194.17 as recommended by the City Attorney.
180-10
S. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-42 - CLAIMANT, FRANK STRAWN; DATE OF
LOSS, 3/7/91; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 9/6/91
�^ Recommendation: Reject subject claim for personal injury
damages in the amount of $100,000.00 as recommended by the
City Attorney. 180-10
6. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-44 - CLAIMANT, GILBERT MURRIETA; DATE
OF LOSS, 3/13/91; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 9/12/91
Recommendation: Reject subject claim for personal injury
damages of an undetermined amount as recommended by the City
Attorney. 180-10
7. PENALTY TAX SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Recommendation: Approve subject agreement and authorize
execution by Mayor as recommended by the City Attorney.
400-70
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S. ASSET FORFEITURE APPROPRIATIONS
Recommendation: Appropriate $62,000 from the existing
Narcotic Asset Forfeiture Trust Fund to purchase specified
items as recommended by the Police Department. 270-38
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON THEODORA DRIVE,
LIVINGSTON AVENUE, LILLIAN WAY, CANDEDA PLACE, ROMANIA PLACE,
LEON PLACE AND LEON WAY
Recommendation: Award the contract for subject project to
R.L.T. Construction, Inc., of Anaheim, California, in the
amount of $319,198.00 as recommended by the Public Works
Department/ Engineering Division. 400-45
10. RESOLUTION NO. 91-124 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROJECT I -
MAINTENANCE ACCESS RAMPS TO PARK AND PROJECT II - GREEN VALLEY
SIDEWALK RELOCATION
Recommendation: Accept the improvements constructed and
authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for said
improvements with the adoption of Resolution No. 91-124 as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering
Division. 400-45
11. RECOVERY OF CITY COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT
170 EL CAMINO REAL
Recommendation: Confirm the schedule of costs associated with
the abatement of weeds/debris and direct that the same
constitute an assessment against subject property by adoption
of the following Resolution No. 91-127 as recommended by the
Community Development Department:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-127 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ASSESSING THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 170 EL CAMINO REAL FOR THE COST INCURRED BY THE CITY FOR
THE ABATEMENT OF A WEED AND DEBRIS NUISANCE qqo - (O
12. RESOLUTION NO. 91-133 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE RELOCATION OF WATER MAINS ON EL CAMINO WAY AND ON THE
ALLEY BETWEEN EL CAMINO PLAZA AND THE I-5 FREEWAY AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-133 approving plans
and specifications for the relocation of water mains on E1
Camino Way and in the alley between the E1 Camino Plaza and
the I-5 Freeway as recommended by the Public Works Department/
Engineering Division.
40`0-45
13. RESOLUTION NO. 91-130 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.
91-3
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-130 approving Lot
Line Adjustment No. 91-3 as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division.
600-35
15. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 1 - SIDEWALK AND WHEELCHAIR
RAMPS, SB 821 PROJECT, 1990-91 FY AND 1991-92 FY; PROJECT NO. 2
- SIDEWALK ON VANDENBERG LANE - SB821 PROJECT, 1989-90 FY
Recommendation: Award subject contract to Grigolla & Sons
Construction Company, Inc., of Azusa, California, in the
amount of $37,156.00 as recommended by the Public Works
Department/ Engineering Division.
400-45
16. WARNER AVENUE/PULLMAN STREET SIGNALIZATION DISTRICT AGREEMENT
NO. 12-135
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute subject District Agreement No. 12-135 as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering
Division.
400-70
17. RESOLUTION NO. 91-129 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, LAURELWOOD TOWNHOUSE FREEWAY EDGE,
AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-129 approving plans
and specifications for the installation of landscape and
irrigation improvements along Raintree Road and adjacent to
the Laurelwood residential development as recommended by the
Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45
18. RESOLUTION NO. 91-132 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE RELOCATION OF WATER MAIN ON MAIN STREET AT THE I-5
FREEWAY AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-132 approving plans
and specifications for the replacement of water mains on Main
Street at the I-5 Freeway from Williams Street to Stoneglass
as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering
Division.
400-45
20. FIVE -CITY TRAFFIC STUDY
Recommendation: Approve the City of Tustin's participation
within the Five -City Traffic Study and authorize: (1) City
Manager's execution of any required agreements and (2)
Supplemental 1991-92 budget appropriation in the amount of
$9,000.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/
Engineering Division. 760-90
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 14 - RESOLUTION NO. 91-131 - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AND MEDIAN
MODIFICATION AT TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND AUTO CENTER DRIVE
Councilmember Potts noted his opposition to traffic signal
installation at Tustin Ranch Road and Auto Center Drive until the
I-5 freeway on/off-ramps were completed.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding traffic flow; delaying
the traffic signal installation for three to six months; assessment
district funding time limitation; traffic analysis for Tustin Ranch
Road interchange; and projected completion dates for I-5 freeway
on/off-ramps.
Councilmember Potts requested the removal of the stop sign for north
and southbound traffic at Auto Center Drive/Tustin Ranch Road until
signal installation.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to adopt Resolution No.
91-131 approving plans and specifications for traffic signal
installation and median modifications at Tustin Ranch Road and Auto
Center Drive.
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, expressed staff's
concern of City liability if the stop sign at Auto Center
Drive/Tustin Ranch Road was removed before traffic signal
installation.
Motion carried 5-0.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 19 - RESOLUTION NO. 91-136 - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
A SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
Councilmember Prescott stated he removed this item because he
believed proposed tax increases should not appear on the Consent
Calendar portion of the agenda. He said he opposed the proposed $1
registration fee increase and would not support the resolution.
Councilmember Edgar stated that due to environmental standards and
the difficulty in disposing of abandoned/junk vehicles, he supported
participation in the orange County Service Authority for Abandoned
Vehicles.
Councilmember Potts said registered owners of abandoned vehicles
should be responsible for removal and disposition of the vehicle.
Council discussion followed regarding clarification that the $1
registration fee was a new and additional fee; and favorable
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County/Cities voting requirements for establishment of the County
Service Authority.
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious said she supported participation in the
program; however, she directed staff to contact the League of Cities
and investigate amendments to the law that would be more equitable
county -wide.
William Huston, City Manager, stated there were problems in the
assumptions on the study and staff was concerned whether the program
was equitable throughout the County. Upon resolution approval,
staff recommended those issues be addressed through the
Transportation Authority and reevaluate the project in one year.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to adopt Resolution No.
91-136 authorizing participation by the City of Tustin in the Orange
County Service Authority for Abandoned Vehicles.
Motion carried 3-2, Potts and Prescott opposed.
Councilmember Edgar requested staff write a letter from Council to
the Transportation Authority indicating the City's concern over
inconsistencies in the report. Council concurred.
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VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
I%. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None
B. OLD BUSINESS
1. STATUS REPORT - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, summarized the
steps taken to date to improve the southwest portion of the
City, additional information collected, strategies developed,
and programs recommended which included: Re -identifying the
program as the Community Improvement Partnership Program
(formerly Southwest Neighborhood Improvement Program);
development of a bilingual brochure; proactive code enforcement
program; bail schedule; draft property maintenance ordinance;
draft graffiti ordinance; graffiti contract removal program;
draft weed abatement ordinance; data collection on overcrowding
ordinance; loitering and curfew ordinance; formation of an
Apartment Managers' Association; draft of Apartment Manager
Self -Help Training Program; emergency access ordinance; over-
the-counter permit process; permit fee waivers for specified
code enforcement and security improvements; street/curb re -
striping program; and recreation programs. Ms. Shingleton
stated assistance to property owners for private improvements
could be achieved through a rental rehabilitation program
utilizing 20 percent of Housing Set-aside monies, provided a
direct link could be established for use of those funds for
improvement of affordable housing.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding percentage of
Housing Set-aside funds used for the project.
Councilmember
implemented in
direction.
Edgar said he wanted the set-aside funds
multiple programs, not focused in only one
Councilmember Prescott requested agendizing discussion of the
development of guidelines for the set-aside funds at the joint
Council/Planning Commission workshop on November 19.
Councilmember Potts requested a copy of the Community
Improvement Task Force Status Report be forwarded to the Tustin
Unified School District, and requested a staff update be
presented to Council on the incentive program for the owner of
the Cosmopolitan Apartments.
The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the
Community Improvement Partnership Program:
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Al Shifberg-Mencher, 16282 Main Street #3B, Tustin
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious was pleased with the community
involvement in this project.
Mayor Puckett stated that this program would enhance and add
pride to the community.
It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to receive and file
subject report; reaffirm direction to staff to proceed with the
Community Improvement Partnership Program; and direct staff to
develop program guidelines for use of 20 percent Housing Set-
aside monies for public and private improvements within certain
target areas in the South Central Project area.
Motion carried 5-0. 620-10
2. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT
Rita Westfield, Assistant Director of Community Development,
highlighted significant local airport activities that had taken
place during the past two months including: Congressional
Subcommittee hearing on airport noise; City's opposition to
proposed revisions to an FAA advisory circular; meetings of the
Orange County Cities Airport Authority and the Noise Abatement
Committee; ORAS activities; monitored Airport Land Use
Commission Activities; reviewed the latest John Wayne Airport
Noise Abatement Quarterly Report by the City's noise
consultants. She stated that OCCAA was sponsoring the
commercialization of Marine Corps Air Station, E1 Toro, and had
requested to be the Orange County representative to the Southern
California Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors despite
representing the views of only 6 of 31 jurisdictions in Orange
County.
Councilmember Edgar requested future update reports address the
issue of increased noise level in relation to number of
aircraft.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Edgar, to adopt the
following Resolution No. 91-135 requesting that the Southern
California Regional Airport Authority (SCRAA) not accept the
Orange County Cities Airport Authority (OCCAA) as the Orange
County Representative on the SCRAA Board of Directors:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-135 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (SCRAA) NOT ACCEPT THE
ORANGE COUNTY CITIES AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OCCAA) AS THE ORANGE
COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SCRAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report.
Motion carried 5-0. 690-10
%I. NEW BUSINESS
1. MULTICULTURAL PARENT CONFERENCE
Royleen White, Director of Community and Administrative
Services, reported that the Police and Community Services
Departments would be attending the conference and would request
feedback from the community regarding suggestions for programs
dealing with youth at risk and the southwest neighborhood. She
stated that because there was no money in the budget for this
project, funding would be at Council's discretion.
Councilmember Potts requested a total of $1000 be donated; $200
to cover printed material costs, and $800 to offset the food
cost. He stated that this was a beneficial proactive program
similar to the City's Community Improvement Partnership Program.
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Councilmember Edgar supported the $1000 donation provided the
funding was utilized to purchase supplies or food, not salaries.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding publicizing future
Multicultural Parent Conferences in the Tustin Today.
It was moved by Potts seconded by Edgar, to approve a
supplemental budget appropriation of $1000 to the Tustin Unified
School District: $200 for printing costs; and $800 for food
costs.
Motion carried 5-0. 1010-40
2. ACCELERATION OF SPORTS COMPLEX DESIGN
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent, reported that the Parks
and Recreation Commission recommended that staff begin the
design of the sports complex in June, 1992, as a master plan
document. She stated the master plan would: be developed by a
citizens task force, Parks and Recreation Commission, design
consultant, and staff; identify phasing opportunities; and allow
portions of the park to be developed as funding became
available.
Councilmember Edgar stated that it was critical to develop the
master plan concept now; and questioned if revenues from the
Tustin Ranch area exceed expenditures for the area, could the
accumulation of funds be utilized for park funding.
William Huston, City Manager, replied that the fiscal impact
model for Tustin Ranch did state that developers had to cover
costs and allow a 15 percent threshold for any deviations.
Currently, staff was updating the fiscal impact model which
would allow Council to make assessments of any excess income for
future park funding.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding joint use of the
sports complex.
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious requested all information regarding the
sports complex be forwarded to the Youth Issues Committee.
It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Pontious, to direct staff to
accelerate the design process of the 20 acre Sports Complex in
Tustin Ranch to begin no later than June, 1992. The design
process should include only the Master Plan of the park until
funding for construction is identified.
Motion carried 5-0. 930-30
3. ALLIANCE AVENUE STREET SWEEPING
It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Pontious, to authorize the
change in street sweeping policy to provide for separate daily
schedules for each side of Alliance Avenue, between Tustin
Village Way and Williams Street.
Motion carried 5-0. 730-65
XII. REPORTS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA -
23, 1991
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious removed Item No. 2, Conditional Use
Permit 91-16. It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Potts, to
ratify the remainder of the Planning Commission Action Agenda of
September 23, 1991.
Motion carried 5-0.
120-50
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious stated she had been contacted by property
owners near the location of the requested parking lot who wished
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to speak at the last Planning Commission meeting, but did not
realize the item had been placed on the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Edgar, to return
Conditional Use Permit 91-14 to the Planning Commission for re-
agendizing.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF JULY 31� 1991
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Pontious, to receive and
file subject report.
Motion carried 5-0. 355-50
3. CITIZEN CONCERN - IRVINE BOULEVARD/FOURTH STREET OFF -RAMP
RESTRICTION
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Potts, to receive and file
subject report.
Motion carried 5-0.
%III. PUBLIC INPUT - None
XIV. OTHER BUSINESS
760-10
1. CITY OF TUSTIN PROCLAMATIONS GIVEN TO RUSSIAN OFFICIALS
Councilmember Edgar reported that former Mayor/Councilmember
Frank Greinke had delivered City proclamations to Russian
officials during business negotiations in that country.
2. EXCESSIVE WEEDS - 200 EL CAMINO REAL
Councilmember Edgar reported excessive weeds at 200 E1 Camino
Real.
3. TIMELINE - YORBA STREET WIDENING
Councilmember Edgar questioned what the timeline was for the
Yorba Street widening.
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, replied the
estimated date was mid -year of 1992.
4. R/UDAT - OLD TOWN REVITALIZATION
Councilmember Edgar stated the challenge would be to provide a
project that was both beautiful and affordable.
Mayor Pro Tem Pontious stated she attended the final session of
the R/UDAT and suggested possible formation of an economic
development council.
S. TILLER DAYS - OCTOBER 11 - 13
Councilmembers Edgar and Prescott invited everyone to attend
Tustin Tiller Days, October 11 - 13.
6. MAYORAL LETTER - TUSTIN RANCH MULTI -USE TRAILS
Councilmember Potts requested a mayoral letter be sent to
Supervisor Vasquez requesting prompt completion of the Tustin
Ranch area multi -use trails. Council concurred.
7. COMMUNITY EVENT PROGRAMMING - COMMUNITY CABLEVISION
Councilmember Potts requested Community Cablevision broadcast a
considerable portion of the 150 hours of community event
programming filmed by Continental Cablevision.
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S. EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER COMMENDATION/GRAFFITI NOT LINE
Councilmember Prescott commended City employee newsletter
editors for publishing graffiti hot line number and encouraged
employees to report graffiti sightings.
9. PROUD OF BEING MAYOR OF TUSTIN
Mayor Puckett reported recent encounter with former Tustin —
resident living in North Carolina, and expressed his pride in
being Mayor of Tustin.
SV. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Puckett announced the City Council would recess to Closed
Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.
%VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Puckett adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The next regular
meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, October 21,
1991, at 7:00 p.m.
CHARLES E. PUCKETT, MAYOR
MARY E.(�YNNJ CITY CLERK