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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1991 04 15MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APRIL 15, 1991 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edgar at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Potts. .SII. INVOCATION I The Invocation was given by Rev. Alan Waterson of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Charles E. Puckett, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Anne Pontious Jim Potts Earl J. Prescott Council Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk 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 Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Wendy Hallman, Junior Civil Engineer Approximately 100 in the audience IV. PROCLAMATIONS 1. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION Mayor Edgar read and presented a proclamation to the Tustin High School Boys' Basketball Team and coaches in recognition of their California State Championship Division II victory. Coach McCluskey thanked the Council and the City for their support of the team. 2. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, APRIL 22-26 Mayor Edgar read and presented a proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week, April 22-26, 1991. Margarete Thompson, accepted the proclamation on behalf of all the Tustin volunteers, and thanked the Council for the recognition. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PROSPECT AVENUE UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 12 ^" Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported Prospect Avenue Underground District No. 12 was located on Prospect Avenue between First Street and approximately 289 feet north of Beneta Way. He stated no property owners were affected. Mayor Edgar opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, that Ordinance No. 1064 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1064 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Potts. seconded by Pontious, that the following Ordinance No. 1064 be introduced: CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, 4-15-91 ORDINANCE NO. 1064 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12, PROSPECT AVENUE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONVERSION Motion carried 5-0. 2. YORBA STREET UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 13 104 Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported the Yorba Street Underground District No. 13 was located on Yorba Street between First Street and 683 feet north of First Street. Eight property owners would require underground service conversion. Council/staff discussion followed regarding affected property owners. Mayor Edgar opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Puckett seconded by Pontious, that Ordinance No. 1065 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1065 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Pontious seconded by Puckett, that the following Ordinance No. 1065 be introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 1065 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13, YORBA STREET, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE CONVERSION Motion carried 5-0. 104 VI. PUBLIC INPUT 1. MISS TUSTIN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT - APRIL 20, 1991 Margarete Thompson, 2251 Barberry Road, Tustin, invited the Council and citizens of Tustin to the Third Annual Miss Tustin Scholarship Pageant, Saturday, April 20, 1991, at St. Jeanne Lestonnec School. 2. WATER RATIONING Keith Albee, 13541 Diamond Head, Tustin, expressed concern regarding the water rationing ordinance bill period and summer allotment definitions. Steve Chambers, 12452 Red Hill Avenue, Santa Ana, expressed concern regarding the amount of water usage available without penalty to large lot property owners. Mayor Edgar replied that there was an appeal process contained in the ordinance. Councilmember Potts also clarified that the Tustin Ranch Golf Course was watered with reclaimed/gray water which replenished the ground water supply and prevented ocean water from polluting the ground water. 3. REGGIE YATES CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME - APRIL 25, 1991 Students from Tustin High School reported tickets were on sale for the Reggie Yates Charity Basketball game on April 25, 1991, 7:00 p.m., at Tustin High School, between the Tustin Tillers Boys' Basketball Team and the Los Angeles Raiders. S. LEFT -TURN TRAFFIC ARROWS Anthony Trujillo, 2001 Kingsboro Circle, Tustin, expressed concern that City left -turn traffic arrows created pollution. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, 4-15-91 He also questioned the placement of a stop sign at Darsy Circle/Devonshire Avenue. Mayor Edgar replied that the stop sign was placed at Darsy Circle/Devonshire Avenue due to increased traffic through Tustin Meadows. 6. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, TUSTIN r� Al Shifberg-Mencher, 16282 Main Street #3B, Tustin, commented on continued support for the Breaking Bread program; tax preparation assistance for the military; and possible closure of the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 12 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Potts. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0- 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 1, 1991 REGULAR MEETING Approved the City Council Minutes of April 1, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Approved Demands in the amount of $841,766.13 and ratified Payroll in the amount of $296,772.09. 50 3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARK LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT MAGNOLIA TREE PARK Awarded contract in the amount of $28,700.00 to Building Energy Consultants for Park Lighting Improvements at Magnolia Tree Park. 77 r+ 4. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-13 - CLAIMANT, GORDON AND LESLIE ECKERLING; DATE OF LOSS, 1-20-91; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 3-18-91 Rejected subject claim for personal injury damages of an undetermined amount. 40 5. RESOLUTION NO. 91-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND INTERCONNECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (PROJECT NO. 800043) AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 91-48 approving plans and specifications for subject project and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids. 86B 6. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR RE -ROOFING CITY YARD BUILDINGS Authorized the Public Works Department to solicit bids to repair and re -roof the buildings at the City Yard. 86 7. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS TO INITIATE A $'HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARDIN FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN Authorized the Director of Public Works to solicit proposals to establish a Hazard Communication Standard for the City as required by CAL/OSHA. 86 8. RESOLUTION NO. 91-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 91-47 approving the Agreement for Public Works Mutual Aid Program for Emergency Services. 45 9. RESOLUTION NO. 91-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 14188 Approved Final Tract Map No. 14188 by the adoption of Resolution No. 91-50. 99 10. EL MODENA-IRVINE CHANNEL FROM LA COLINA-RED HILL CHANNEL TO RED HILL AVENUE Approved the County of Orange project for construction of improvements to the E1 Modena -Irvine Channel between the La Colina -Red Hill Channel and Red Hill Avenue, with said channel improvements designed to convey 100 -year storm flows. 107 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, 4-15-91 VIII. IR. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 91-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE REHABILITATION AND OVERLAY PROJECT, AND WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ALONG NISSON ROAD BETWEEN NEWPORT AVENUE AND RED HILL AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 91-52 approving plans and specifications for the Nisson roadway improvements and water main improvements between Newport Avenue and Red Hill Avenue, and authorized the removal and replacement of twelve trees along the southerly side of Nisson Road. 86B CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 12 - RESOLUTION NO. 91-51 Councilmember Potts questioned if construction on Red Hill Avenue from Barranca Road to Warner Avenue would conflict with the I-5 Freeway widening. Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, replied that no interference with the I-5 Freeway construction was anticipated and stated there would be two lanes of traffic in each direction throughout the construction period. It was moved by Potts seconded bV Puckett, to adopt the following Resolution No. 91-51: RESOLUTION NO. 91-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RED HILL AVENUE FROM BARRANCA ROAD TO WARNER AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Motion carried 5-0. 86B ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1067 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT It was moved by Prescott seconded by Puckett, that Ordinance No. 1067 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1067 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Pontious seconded by Prescott, that the following Ordinance No. 1067 be introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 1067 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6330 OF PART 3 OF CHAPTER 3 "DISORDERLY CONDUCT" OF TITLE 6 "PUBLIC WELFARE" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INDECENT CONDUCT Motion carried 5-0. 82 ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1062 - TRANSPORTATION DEMAND REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS It was moved by Potts seconded by Pontious, that Ordinance No. 1062 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1062 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Puckett seconded by Pontious, that the following Ordinance No. 1062 be passed and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1062 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE BY ADOPTING TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). R. OLD BUSINESS - None 100 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 5, 4-15-91 XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Edgar stated he enjoyed serving as mayor and supported the annual rotation of the mayor's position. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to nominate Charles Puckett as Mayor. Motion carried 5-0. 38 Mayor Puckett presented a plaque to former Mayor Edgar in recognition of his term as mayor from April 17, 1990, to April 15, 1991. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Prescott, to nominate Leslie Anne Pontious as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Puckett dedicated his mayoral term to his daughter, Denise, and her husband, Sean; and to a friend, Carl Bergquist, who passed away April 15, 1987. The Mayor stated his major projects and activities for the coming year would be: Monitor status of the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin; implement recycling program; complete design of Columbus Tustin Park gymnasium; implement the Southwest Neighborhood Preservation Program; coordinate with Tustin School Unified District in providing anti-drug/anti-gang youth programs; continue efforts with other cities to influence cost of county fire services; commence design of the Newport Avenue underpass to Edinger Avenue; continue to work with State and regional agencies in preparing City plans required by Measure M, Proposition 111, and Federal clean air regulations; continue the Old Town Tustin study; proceed with comprehensive review of the City's General Plan; execute a development agreement with the Catellus Company for the Pacific Center East project; consider the proposed alignments and EIR for the Eastern Foothill Transportation Corridor; strive to maintain fiscal stability of the City; prepare a financial plan for major water system capital improvement projects; consider a plan for financing unfunded parks and recreation facilities; and consider the Ad Hoc Child Care Committee report. The Mayor also outlined major capital improvement projects for the coming year. XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - APRIL 8, 1991 It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Edgar, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of April 8, 1991. Motion carried 5-0. 80 XIII. PUBLIC INPUT - None m*"XIV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. CONSTRUCTION OF TELEVISION ANTENNA ON PROSPECT AVENUE Councilmember Edgar stated there was continuing difficulty with the construction of the television antenna on Prospect Avenue. He requested all parties involved comply with procedures and staff provide assistance as needed. 2. MAYOR PRO TEM TERM Mayor Pro Tem Pontious said she was looking forward to a challenging year as Mayor Pro Tem. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 6, 4-15-91 3. RESTAURANT GUIDE Councilmember Potts questioned if the restaurant guide would be included in the next Tustin Today brochure. William Huston, City Manager, replied the guide would be included in the brochure. 4. CONGRATULATIONS TO MAYOR PUCRETT Councilmember Prescott congratulated Mayor Puckett on his selection as Mayor. S. DEAD OLIVE TREE ON FIRST STREET Councilmember Prescott stated there was a dead olive tree in front of the Post Office on First Street and requested it be replaced. RV. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Puckett adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 6, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. /) n CHARLES E. PUCKETT, MAYOR Y E. WYNN, CITY CLERK