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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1991 02 19MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 19t 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 Prescott. 0� II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Pastor McCready Johnston, Church of the New Covenant. 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 Christine Shingleton, Dir./Community Development W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Boy Scout Troop #656, Tustin Approximately 30 in the audience IV. PUBLIC HEARING - None V. PUBLIC INPUT - None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR Item Nos. 6 and 9 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmembers Potts and Prescott. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Prescott, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 4, 1991 REGULAR MEETING Approved the City Council Minutes of February 4, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Approved Demands in the amount of $1,492,967.67 and ratified Payroll in the amount of $277,618.49. 50 3. RESOLUTION NO. 91-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS Adopted Resolution No. 91-28 authorizing the placement of a three-way stop sign installation at the Devonshire Avenue, Roanoke Avenue and Darsy Circle intersection. 94 .-- 4. RESOLUTION NO. 91-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 14110 Approved Final Tract Map No. 14110 by the adoption of Resolution No. 91-25. 99 5. RESOLUTION NO. 91-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF PART-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN Adopted Resolution No. 91-29 adjusting part-time employee salaries. 79 7. RESOLUTION NO. 91-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CENTENNIAL PARK PLAY STRUCTURE, SAND LOT #2 Accepted the public improvements installed by Hanson CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 2-19-91 Associates, Incorporated at Centennial Park by adoption of Resolution No. 91-30 and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. 77 8. EAST TUSTIN DEVELOPMENT MONITORING AND ANNUAL REVIEW REPORT FOR 1989-1990 REVIEW PERIOD Received and filed subject report. 81 10. RESOLUTION NO. 91-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 91-1 Adopted Resolution No. 91-26 approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 91-1. 49 11. RESOLUTION NO. 91-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 91-2 Adopted Resolution No. 91-31 approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 91-2. 49 12. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN INVESTMENT POLICY Adopted the City of Tustin Statement of Investment Policy for the fiscal year 1990-91. 50 13. GENERAL FUND AND WATER ENTERPRISE FUND BALANCE POLICY Adopted the policy establishing the General Fund and Water Enterprise Fund Balance policy. 50 CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 6 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RALPH ANDERSEN AND ASSOCIATES Councilmember Potts stated he was dissatisfied with the services Ralph Andersen and Associates rendered during the Phase I modified work schedule study for the Police Department and wanted to consider other companies. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Prescott, to advertise for bid for services to conduct a feasibility study for a modified work schedule for all departments except police. William Huston, City Manager, said the original intent was to conduct a two-phase study; and staff was satisfied with the Phase I analysis. He explained the advantage of having the Andersen Company complete Phase II was they were familiar with the police department workload and duplication of study would be avoided. Mayor Pro Tem Puckett said he was pleased with the Phase I study and supported staff's recommendation. Councilmember Prescott supported competitive bidding and deferred to Councilmember Potts' expertise on modified work scheduling. Mayor Edgar stated professional services bids were subject to judgement by staff and he supported staff's recommendation. Motion failed 2-3, Edgar, Puckett, Pontious opposed. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Ralph Andersen and Associates to conduct an analysis of modified work schedules. Councilmember Potts stated he hoped Ralph Andersen and Associates presented a complete Phase II study. Motion carried 3-2, Potts and Prescott opposed. 45 CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 9 - AWARD OF CONTRACT - MAGNOLIA TREE PARR PLAY Councilmember Prescott said he would like this item to go to bid again since only one bid had been received for the project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 2-19-91 Mayor Pro Tem Puckett said he believed going out to bid again would only delay much needed park improvements for Magnolia Tree Park. Council/staff discussion followed regarding bid process, timeline, and size of project. Councilmember Prescott questioned the possibility of combining this project with future park improvement projects. Councilmember Potts believed combining small park improvement projects would be more economical. Councilmember Pontious was supportive of combining bids for future park projects but in this case supported staff's recommendation. William Huston, City Manager, stated when a project received only one bid staff contacted other potential bidders to ascertain if there may have been a problem with the specifications of the project. Typically, playground equipment was bid as part of overall park improvement projects, but because this project replaced only the playground equipment, firms were hesitant to bid on small projects because the City had stringent bonding and performance requirements. Mayor Edgar noted that in past projects, where the opportunity existed, staff did combine bidding. Council/staff discussion followed regarding extending bid submittal timeline. Councilmember Prescott stated he would support staff's recommendation because the amount was less than $15,000. It was moved by Prescott seconded by Potts, to award the contract ... for subject park improvements to Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. in the amount of $15,300.00; and appropriate an additional $300.00 from the Capital Projects Fund to complete the project. Motion carried 5-0. 77 VII. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1051 - RELATING TO PARKWAY TREES AND SHRUBS Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported that Council requested staff review and modify the City's tree removal policy to minimize requests requiring Council approval. Ordinance No. 1051 provided the following changes: 1) Manager of Field services Division would approve all requests for tree and shrub removal in the public right-of-way; and 2) Right of Appeal would go to the Director of Public Works. Mayor Edgar requested the ordinance include the City Council as the final appeal body. It was moved by Puckett seconded by Pontious, that Ordinance No. 1051 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1051 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Prescott, seconded by Potts, that the following Ordinance No. 1051 be introduced and Section 7307 be revised to reflect the City Council as the final body of appeal: ORDINANCE NO. 1051 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA# AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO PARKWAY TREES AND SHRUBS Motion carried 5-0. 86 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 2-19-91 VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1057 - PACIFIC CENTER EAST PROJECT, ZONE CHANGE 90-04 It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, that Ordinance No. 1057 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1057 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Puckett, seconded by Prescott, that the following Ordinance No. 1057 be passed and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1057 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 90-04, AN AMENDMENT TO THE TUSTIN ZONING MAP TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST PROJECT AREA FROM THEIR EXISTING M (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-03(A). THE PROPOSED REZONING ALSO INCLUDES ADOPTION OF THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST PLAN AS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PROPERTY Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). m 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1059 - EARTHQUAKE HAZARD MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, that Ordinance No. 1059 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1059 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Pontious, seconded by Potts, that the following Ordinance No. 1059 be passed and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 1059 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE BY ADOPTING EARTHQUAKE HAZARD MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 81 IX. OLD BUSINESS - None X. NEW BUSINESS 1. OLD TOWN CHARETTE Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, reported Council requested a community workshop precede development of any program to revitalize the commercial portions of Old Town Tustin. A whole day "charette" had been scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 1991, and would discuss specific topics such as 1) the assets and opportunities of Old Town, 2) social, economic, physical and environmental problems, 3) what type of place should Old Town Tustin become in the next century, and 4) what would it take to achieve the goals. The ideas and information would be used as input to begin work on a revitalization plan for downtown that meets the community's needs. Invitations to the "charette" were available at City Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Puckett and Councilmember Prescott said they would be attending and looked forward to the day's activities. Mayor Edgar stated that this process provided an excellent opportunity for community participation. It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 81 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 2-19-91 2. REQUEST TO RESTORE ON -STREET PARKING TO A PORTION OF RED CURBING LOCATED SOUTH OF SAN REMO DELI Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported that during the Public Hearing of December 17, 1990, regarding the restoration of on -street parking in front of San Remo Deli, Mr. Earl Fleck, owner of an office building located at 13732 Newport Avenue, requested restoration of two parking spaces which lie between San Remo Deli and the office building. Staff reviewed this request and found, from visibility and safety viewpoints, it was unadvisable to restore on -street parking on Newport. Mayor Edgar pointed out there was on -street parking available on Newport Avenue between the office building and San Juan Street. It was moved by Potts seconded by Puckett, to deny subject request for restoring on -street parking on Newport Avenue. Mayor Edgar directed staff to notify Mr. Fleck of the existing on -street parking on Newport Avenue. Motion carried 5-0. 92 3. ORDINANCE NO. 1060 - ADOPTING A WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported this item was agendized for informational purposes only and was scheduled for a Public Hearing on March 4, 1991. Staff would make a formal presentation at that time. Councilmember Prescott requested a copy of the Incremental Interruption and Conservation Program (IICP). Council/staff discussion followed regarding Stage IV notification procedures, changes in base year water usage, Metropolitan Water District water rationing percentages and conservation kits. Councilmember Prescott requested the ordinance state the final court of appeal for water rationing penalties for mandatory restrictions would be the City Council. William Huston, City Manager, suggested having a water appeal board conduct the appeal process due to the time involved. It was moved by Puckett seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 107 BI. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - FEBRUARY 11, 1991 It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Prescott to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of February 11, 1991. Motion carried 5-0. 80 2. CELEBRATE THE FAMILY WEEK Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent, stated the 1991 Celebrate the Family week was scheduled for May 12 through 19, 1991 and would offer a variety of family and community enrichment programs to promote family togetherness through recreational activities, including a spaghetti dinner and concert, pancake breakfast, picnics, gallery display, and a 5K/10K Run/Walk event. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 41 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 2-19-91 3. 1990-91 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE/STATUS REPORT - QUARTERLY UPDATE Mayor Edgar and Mayor Pro Tem Puckett were pleased with the computer schematic. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 86 4. UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES ON MAIN STREET The following member of the audience spoke in favor of undergrounding utilities on Main Street: Richard Vining, 400 W. Main Street, Tustin Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding Rule 20A fund disbursement, placement of Main Street on the prioritized project list for underground utilities, and costs for raising telephone cables. Mayor Edgar stated the Main Street undergrounding should be included on the prioritized projects list but the Prospect Avenue project should remain as first priority. He suggested the following be added to the list: Red Hill Avenue between Copperfield Drive and I-5 freeway, and Bryan Avenue. He stated the importance of committing to undergrounding utilities by April 1 of Prospect Avenue between First Street and Beneta Way, and Yorba Street between First Street and Irvine Boulevard. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to direct staff to proceed with undergrounding utilities on Prospect Avenue between First Street and Beneta Way, and Yorba Street between First Street and Irvine Boulevard by April 1, 1991. Council/staff discussion followed regarding Caltrans involvement in the Yorba Street undergrounding. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to update the priority list as follows: 1) Red Hill Avenue between Copperfied Drive and the I-5 Freeway; 2) Red Hill Avenue between I-5 Freeway and Bryan Avenue; 3) Bryan Avenue/Main Street between Red Hill Avenue and Newport Avenue; 4) E1 Camino Real between Newport Avenue and Browning Avenue; and 5) Main Street between 'C' Street to the SR -55 Freeway; 6) First Street between Tustin Avenue to Myrtle Avenue; and the list be presented to the Council for approval at the March 4 Council meeting. As an amendment to the motion Councilmember Prescott requested that the El Camino Real project between Newport Avenue and Browning Avenue be moved to the bottom of the prioritized list because it was dependent upon the widening of E1 Camino Real between Red Hill Avenue and Browning Avenue. Councilmember Pontious stated that even though the City may prioritize projects, road construction and other factors could alter the list. Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding the height of the light poles on Main Street. Motion carried 5-0. XII. PUBLIC INPUT 1. AUDIENCE UNABLE TO HEAR COUNCIL 104 Helen Edgar, Tustin, complained that she could not hear the Council and specifically requested Councilmember Prescott speak into his microphone. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 2-19-91 2. "BREAKING BREAD" FOOD DRIVE Zipora Shifberg-Mencher, 16282 Main Street #3B, Tustin, reported on "Breaking Bread" food drive campaign throughout the City to supply food for families of local military personnel serving in the Middle East War. She requested permission to place a collection bin on the City Hall parking lot. 3. REQUESTED GARY VEEHIS ATTENDANCE AT THE MARCH 4 COUNCIL MEETING Richard Vining, 400 W. Main Street, Tustin, requested Gary Veeh, Water Operations Supervisor, attend the Public Hearing to answer technical questions on the Water Conservation Ordinance. William Huston, City Manager, replied that detailed information regarding financing and capital improvements would be addressed at a workshop scheduled for March. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION Councilmember Pontious said she attended the Airport Land Use Commission meeting and learned the City was inconsistent with the Airport Land Use Commission goals and suggested that the update of the General Plan include consistency. 2. BOY SCOUT TROOP #656, TUSTIN Mayor Pro Tem Puckett thanked Boy Scout Troop 4656, Tustin, for attending the meeting and wished them luck on their citizenship badges. 3. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS Mayor Pro Tem Puckett congratulated the Tustin High School Boys and Girls Basketball teams for their successful season. 4. "SUPPORT THE TROOPS" - TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Mayor Pro Tem Puckett would report at the March 4th meeting on "Support the Troops" activities held at Tustin High School. 5. PARKING AT CAMINO REAL PARK Councilmember Potts stated he had received a letter from Gwen Ferguson regarding parking at Camino Real Park and stated that future community parks should have parking available. 6. GRAFFITI ON WALLS BEHIND LAKESHORE FARMS MARKET Councilmember Prescott reported graffiti on the walls behind the former Lakeshore Farms market. 7. PASADENA AVENUE APARTMENT PROJECT Mayor Edgar asked the status of the Pasadena Avenue apartment litigation. James Rourke, City Attorney, replied that a Public Hearing was scheduled for the March 18 Council meeting. 8. CLOSED SESSION - WATER PROPERTY ACQUISITION Mayor Edgar asked the status on the water property acquisition. James Rourke, City Attorney, responded that Closed Session was tentatively scheduled for the March 4 Council meeting. 9. LEFT TURN SIGNAL AT EL CAMINO REAL/RED HILL AVENUE Mayor Edgar reported the left turn signal at E1 Camino Real and Red Hill Avenue was not clearly visible to motorists. He CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 2-19-91 requested staff investigate and submit a report to the Council on March 4. SIV. ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Edgar adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, March 4, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. RICHARD B. EDGAR, TO MARY E. WT , CITY T LERR