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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 MINUTES 07-21-97 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JULY 7, 1997 NO. 3 7-21-97 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ~LLEGI/%NCE The meeting was called 'to order by Mayor Thomas at 7:07 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saltarelli. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts, Kings Way Church. 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, Acting chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Director of Community services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Beverley White, Deputy city Clerk Dave Gottlieb, Senior Project Manager Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 45 in the audience PROCLAMATION NATIONAL PARKS & RECREATION MONTH Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation declaring July as National Parks and Recreation Month. A1 Murray and Karen Hillyard, Parks and Recreation Commissioners, thanked their fellow Commissioners, staff, and Council for the support and assistance given to the Parks and Recreation Commission. PUBLIC INPUT 4TH OF JULY cELEBRATION Helen Edgar, Tustin, commented on the wonderful 4th of July Fireworks show; requested the City maintain the same fireworks CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 7-7-97 contractor for next year's show; and she stated the crowd was the largest she had seen attending the annual event. LEASE AGREEMENT - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, TUSTIN Councilmember Doyle remarked on the failed lease agreement between the City and the U. S. Navy; voiced his displeasure regarding the matter and the lost revenue to the City; requested residents telephone Congressman Cox in support of his efforts to inquire into the issue; and encouraged citizens to contact Senators Boxer and Feinstein questioning the lack of cooperation by the Government on the lease negotiations. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated that the City had been completely unaware that the lease would not be signed by the U.S. Navy; noted the difficulty in negotiating with governmental entities; and was hopeful of a resolution when Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Worley, and staff meet with Washington, D.C. officials next week regarding base closure issues. Councilmember Worley said that she was shocked the lease was not signed by the Navy; remarked on her upcoming meeting with Washington, D.C. officials and assured residents that the lease would be discussed; and stated that other movie companies were interested in leasing the hangar. Mayor Thomas noted his conversation with the Under Secretary of the Navy regarding the rejection of the lease; commented on the work involved by the negotiating parties and how the administration ultimately rejected the .lease; and stated he was optimistic that the upcoming meeting with officials would result in resolution of the matter. Councilmember Potts voiced his displeasure that Council had not been immediately notified by staff of the lease rejection; stated COuncil could have convened an emergency meeting to resolve the matter; and said he was confident that a lease compromise could be reached by all parties upon further negotiations. William Huston, City Manager, explained that due to Walt Disney Pictures' time constraints and the last minute'notification of the lease rejection, additional negotiations to retain the lease with Disney Pictures was not possible. Council/staff discussion followed regarding ascertaining during the Washington, D.C. meeting the lease issues unacceptable to the Navy. · PUBLIC wRARING8 1. ( ITEMB I THROUGH ORDINANCE NO. 1181 - AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, PUBLIC SAFETY, ADDING PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE PAINTING OF EXTERIOR MATERIALS USED TO SECURE OPENINGS WITHIN BUILDINGS Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported concerns expressed by the Tustin Pride Committee and the Planning CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 7-7-97 Commission regarding vacant buildings at several locations in the City that appeared blighted due to large plywood panels used to cover the doors and windows; the Tustin City Code did not contain provisions requiring or regulating boarding of vacant buildings; and the proposed ordinance required temporary Securing devices be painted to match existing, colors of vacant and occupied buildings on elevations visible from the public right-of-way. Council/staff discussion followed regarding that the proposed ordinance was directed at long,term nuisance conditions and could be applied retroactively to existing structures. Mayor Thomas opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moVed by Saltarelli, seconded by Worley, to have first reading by title only and introduction of Ordinance No. 1181. Motion carried 5-0. The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1181 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1181 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 5, PUBLIC SAFETY, CHAPTER 5, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, SECTION 5502 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TABULATION OF ASSESSMENT BALLOTS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TUSTINLANDSCAPEAND LIGHTING DISTRICT BEGINNING .WITH THE 1997-98 FISCAL YEAR Tim Serlet, City Engineer, reported that in conformance with Proposition 218 requirements, a Public Hearing must be conducted to receive testimony on the proposed levy of annual assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District beginning with Fiscal Year 97-98; written protests and assessment ballots could be submitted until the end of the Public Hearing; at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, Council direction was necessary to count ballots and report the tabulation results; if a majority protest was not received, staff recommended.adoption of Resolution No. 97-62 confirming the annual assessments beginning with Fiscal Year 97-98; Proposition 218 required assessments within the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District be ratified by property owner ballot; ballots were mailed to propertY owners on May 23, 1997; an informational meeting with homeowner association presidents was held on May 21, 1997; supplemental flyers were mailed to all property owners the ~last week in June to clarify questions regarding the Assessment District; the District was formed in 1985 and assessments were first levied in Fiscal Year 85-86; at formation the District had 15 parcels, currently it had 4,361 parcels; the District was responsible for the operation and maintenance of 46.8 acres of parkway and slope landscaping and approximately 894 street lights; the District was divided into 3 zones, one zone paid for arterial and collector street lighting, one zone paid for arterial street lighting, parkway and slope maintenance, and one zone paid for arterial street lighting, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 7-7-97 parkway landscaping, and local street lighting; and during the last 45 days since ballot mailing, staff received approximately 20 phone calls and no written protests. Mayor Thomas opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject, no ballots or written protests were submitted, and the Public Hearing was closed. Council concurred to direct the City Clerk to tabulate the assessment ballots and report the results to the City Council. William Huston, City Manager, explained the tabulation process including that the mailed-in ballots were opened earlier in the day; each ballot contained bar code information on the proportionate shares of the property assessment; and because ballots were not submitted during the Public Hearing, results of the tabulation were available immediately. The City Clerk announced results of the Landscape and Lighting District for the City of Tustin as follows: Vote Desiqnation Percentaqe Yes No 78 percent 22 percent as a negative vote. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Saltarelli, to adopt the following Resolution No. 97-62 confirming the annual assessments beginning with fiscal year 1997-98: R~8OLUTION NO. 97-6Z - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTE8 - JUNE 16, 1997 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 16, 1997. · APPROVAL OF DEMAI~DS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL' Recommendation: .Approve Demands in the amount of $3,175,712.43 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $723,061.27. · DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-5, CLAIMANT: STATE FARM INsuRANcE 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 7-7-97 · · 10. 11. lZ. 13. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-15, CLAIMANT: USAA INSURANCE COMPANY 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. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JUNE 23, 1997 Ail actions of the Planning. Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the pUblic. Recommendation: Ratify Planning Commission Action Agenda of June 23, 1997. RESOLUTION NO. 97-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 15350 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-61 approving Final Tract Map No. 15350 as recommended by the Community Development Department VAN PURCHASE Recommendation: Authorize purchase of prior-approved van from California Comfort Vans, 15040 Goldenwest Circle, Westminster, in the amount of $26,484 plus tax, license, and associated costs as recommended by the Police Department. AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE OPERATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to continue fiscal operations for 1997-98 at an appropriation level not to exceed that of 1996-97, until such time as the budget process can be completed (since the 1997-98 budget will not be approved until after July 1, 1997, the. City Council needs to authorize expenditures for operations; this includes capital improvement projects approved in fiscal year 1996-97, and would not include new capital improvement projects or services) as recommended by the Finance Department. ANIMAL CONTROL/SHELTER CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Animal Control/Shelter Contract for fiscal year 1997-98 in the amount of $94,494.00 as recommended by the Finance Department. RESOLUTION NO. 97-67 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-67 amending the Classification Plan by adding the position of Accounting Supervisor and approving placement of the monthly salary on the salary schedule as follows: ~tep A - $4006; Step B - $4206; Step C - $4416; Step D - $4637; and Step E - $4869 as recommended by Personnel Services. RESOLUTION NO. 97-64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 94-149, A LOT SPLIT LOCATED AT 440 WEST MAIN STREET Recommendation: Adopt ResolUtion No. 97-64 approving Final Parcel Map No. 94-194 as recommended by the Community Development Department. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 7-7-97 14. 15. 16. 18. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 97-68 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 15475 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-68 approving Final Tract Map No. 15475 as recommended by the Community Development Department. RESOLUTION NO. 97-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR 'ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR PROJECT, FY 1996-97 (PROJECT NO. 4020-6235) Recommendation: AdoPt Resolution No. 97-63 accepting said work as complete and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to: (1) Release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of reCordation of the Notice of Completion and (2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RESOLUTION NO. 97-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE NORTHERLY CUL-DE-SAC OF RAWLINGS WAY, TRACT NO. 12870, AS DEDICATED ON AMENDED MAP NO. 1, FILED IN BOOK 647, PAGES 1 THROUGH 7, INCLUSIVE OF MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, RECORDS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-60 which vacates a portion of Rawlings Way street right-of-way in Tract 12870 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RESOLUTION NO. 97-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO THE STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 97-51 authorizing staff to file an application with the State Office of Historic Preservation for a Certified Local Government grant (the grant will be used for attendance at one workshop and one annual conference by members of the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee and suppQrt staff); (2) Authorize the Community Development Director or designee as the agent for the City to coordinate, process and execute all documents within the scope of the grant .project; and (3) Agree that all required local matching funds or in-kind services be provided by the city for the proposal as recommended by the Community Development Department. RATIFICATION OF NEW TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Recommendation: Ratify six new board members and reappoint two existing members as recommended by the Community Services Department. RESOLUTION NO. 97-66 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING SPORTS FIELD USE FEES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-66 modifying sports field use fees for tournaments and private leagues to include a $12.00 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 7-7-97 per team fee dedicated to the Field Fund as recommended by the Community Services Department. 20. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FRONTIER PARK RESTROOM REHABILITATION Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the amendments to the Frontier Park Restroom Rehabilitation to include architectural services for Pinetree and Magnolia Tree Parks for fees not-to-exceed $13,255.00 and $23,215.00 respectively as recommended by the Community Services Department. REGULAR BUBINESS (ITEN~ 21 THROUGH Zl. ORDINANCE NO. 1184 - ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO ARTICLE 5 RELATED TO THE ABATEMENT OF .NUISANCE SHOPPIN~ CARTS AND AMENDING SECTION 1132 RELATED TO CITATION PROCEDURES Steve Foster, Acting Chief of Police, reported that at ,the April 7, 1997 meeting, Council directed staff to examine the issue of. abandoned shopping carts in the City, and noted the joint effort by staff, Tustin Pride, and Tustin Effective Managers Association to resolve the shopping cart problem. He stated a multi-faceted approach would be implemented including community education by distribution of bilingual informational fliers and posters to local schools, shopping centers, and multi and single-family residences; staff would contact the cart retrieval company to collect abandoned shopping carts; pOlice officers would contact individuals removing shopping carts from store properties and advising them that removal of a shopping cart from a business' premises was illegal; abandoned carts had been located in the flood control channels and the Flood Control District supported City removal of the carts from the channels; unidentified carts in the public right-of-way would be removed, stored, and released at a fee; development of a Loaner Carts Program for apartments with 16 or more units; total community involvement was necessary for a successful program; and owner identified abandoned carts could not be removed by the City for a period of 72 hours. Council/staff discussion followed regarding that State law prohibited charging a nuisance abatement fee on owner-identified abandoned shopping~carts. Steve Foster stated that adoption of the proposed ordinance would allow the Police Department, Code Enforcement Officers, and other identified staff to issue infraction citations to individuals removing shopping carts outside of a store's property; abandoned carts would be tagged for either immediate or 72-hour removal; and staff had developed a tracking system to allow identification of repeat violators for appropriate enforcement action. Council/staff discussion followed regarding that the City's program was modeled after the City of Orange shopping cart policy; the success of the City of Orange shopping cart program; the ordinance could be modified in the future if necessary; and the ordinance was a necessary tool to abate the abandoned shopping CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 7-7-97 cart problem in the City. Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, recommended that the proposed Resolution No. 97-70, establishing fees to track, retrieve, and/or abate shopping carts, be approved at the July 21, 1997 Council meeting, subsequent to adoption of Ordinance No. 1184. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to have first reading by title only and introduction of Ordinance No. 1184; and aPpropriate $4,500.00 from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund to fund the implementation of a Loaner Carts Program. Motion carried 5-0. The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1184 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1184 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO ARTICLE 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT OF SHOPPING CART NUISANCE AND AMENDING SECTION 1132 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE Mayor Thomas recessed the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:58 p.m. 22. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS Council cast votes for the following' Planning Commission candidates: Jane Anderson, Bob Aris, Lou Bone, Scott Browne, Scott Dailey, Douglass Davert, Mark Held, Robert Ramos, David Vandaveer, and Kathy Windsor. The first ballots were cast as follows for two vacancies: Thomas: Saltarelli: Doyle: Potts: Worley: Browne, Windsor Browne, Davert Anderson, Bone Anderson, Bone Browne, Davert Scott Browne (3 votes) was appointed to the Planning Commission. The second ballots were cast as follows for the remaining vacancy: Thomas: Davert Saltarelli: Davert Doyle: Bone Potts: Anderson Worley: Davert Douglass Davert (3 votes) was appointed to the Planning Commission. Council cast votes for. the following Parks and Recreation Commission candidates: Cheryl Bell, Don Biery, Michael Bova, Jim Brush, Elaine Dove, Loretta Madrid, A1 Murray, Cecilia Novella, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 7-7-97 Robert Ramos, Robert Schultz, and Katie Wilson. The first ballots were cast as follows for four vacancies: Thomas- · Saltarelli: Doyle: Potts: Worley: Dove, Murray, Novella, Schultz Biery, Bova, Dove, Murray Biery, Dove, Murray, Schultz Biery, Murray, .Novella, Schultz Bova, Dove, Murray, Schultz A1 Murray (5 votes), Elaine Dove (4 votes), Robert Schultz (4 votes), and Don Biery (3 votes) were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Council cast votes for the following Cultural Resource Committee candidates: William Hockenberry, Linda Jennings, Joan McWilliams, John Sauers, and Jeff Thompson. The first ballots were cast as follows for three vacancies: 'Thomas: Saltarelli: Doyle: Potts: Worley: Hockenberry, Jennings, Thompson Hockenberry, Jennings, Sauers Hockenberry, Jennings, Sauers Hockenberry, Jennings, Sauers Hockenberry, Jennings, Thompson William Hockenberry (5 votes), Linda Jennings (5 votes), and John Sauers (3 votes) were appointed to the Cultural Resource Committee. Council cast votes for the following Audit Committee candidates: Maureen Gallogly, Mark Held, Robert Ramos, Walt Sullens, Thomas Townsend, and Sheldon Weiner. The first ballots were cast as follows for three vacancies: Thomas: Saltarelli: Doyle: Potts: Worley: Gallogly, Sullens, Weiner Gallogly, Sullens, Weiner Gallogly, Sullens, Weiner Gallogly, Townsend, Weiner Gallogly, Sullens, Weiner Maureen Gallogly (5 votes), Sheldon Weiner (5 votes.), and Walt Sullens (4 votes) were appointed to the Audit Committee. Mayor Thomas thanked all candidates who applied and the members who had served the City; and reqUested that outgoing Commission/Committee members receive proclamations. ORDINANCE NO. 1174, WATER QUALITY It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1174. ~ The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1174 by title only-: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 7-7-97 ORDINANCE NO. 1174 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, COMPLYING WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) MUNICIPAL STORM WATER PERMIT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Councilmember Doyle stated he had a great time at the Tustin Meadows 4th of July Parade. Councilmember Worley commended staff on the 4th of July Fireworks show held at Tustin High School. Councilmember Worley commended Joanna Marconi and Kathy McKenzie for organizing the Tustin Meadows Parade and Carnival. Mayor Thomas remarked on the outstanding Tustin Meadows Parade and Carnival; stated he received comments from residents that the 4th of July Fireworks show at Tustin High School was the best in Orange County; and commended the contractor, Fireworks America. COMMENDATION - TUSTIN SCHOOLS FUNDRAISER Councilmember Potts commended Tustin Meadows for using the 4th of July Carnival as a fundraiser for local schools. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE Councilmember Potts commended the parents who worked the Tustin High School Grad Nite; and recommended recognition of-individuals who regularly volunteer 'their time for the benefit 'of the community and local schools. I-5 FREEWAY TRAFFIC - RED HILL AVENUE EXIT Councilmember Potts reported heavy traffic congestion on the northbound I-5 Freeway approaching Red Hill Avenue and remarked on the need for an overcrossing and/or off-ramp on Tustin Ranch Road or Newport Avenue. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE SELECTION Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated that it had been difficult to vote on the Commission/Committee candidates; congratulated the successful candidates;'and thanked outgoing Commission/Committee members. Mayor Thomas thanked outgoing Commission/Committee members for their service to the city and welcomed the newly appointed members. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11, 7-7-97 SUPPORT OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LANDSCAPE AND LIGHT. ING Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli commended Tustin Ranch residents for supporting the Tustin Landscape and LightingDistrict assessment. CEDAR GROVE PARK GROUND BREAKING Mayor Thomas commended staff on the recent Cedar Grove Park ground breaking. ~ PEDESTRIAN/TRAFFIC CONCERN - PIONEER WAY Mayor Thomas reported residents' concern regarding children walking to the Peter's Canyon Elementary School and possible installation of crosswalks/traffic controllers, and changing the posted speed limit on Pioneer Way. TUSTINWS 70TH ANNIVERSARY Mayor Thomas encouraged incorporating Tustin's 70th anniversary in this year's Tiller Days festivities.. COMMITTEE REPORTS TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR LANDSCAPING Councilmember Potts reported that an agreement was close' to resolution regarding the corridor landscaping. SENATE BILL 500 Mayor Thomas reported on receiving a letter from Senator Polanco encouraging the City's support of Senate Bill 500 hand gun control. ' ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY Councilmember Worley reported that the Orange County Fire Authority contract negotiations had reached impasse. CLOSED BESSION - None ADJO~NT Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, July 21, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300. Centennial Way. JEFFERY M. THOMAS, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK