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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1989 05 15MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MAY 15, 1989 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kennedy at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Edgar. II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Chaplain Norman Williams of the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Pro Tem John Kelly Earl J. Prescott Council Absent: Ronald B. Hoesterey Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Christine Shingleton, Dir./Community Development Fred Wakefield, Acting Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Daniel Fox, Associate Planner rte+ Eric Haaland, Assistant Planner j Valerie Whiteman, Deputy City Clerk Approximately 40 in the audience IV. PROCLAMATIONS 1. PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - MAY 21-27, 1989 Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation to Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works. The Mayor commended the City's Public Works Department as one of the most progressive and well-managed public works departments in Orange County. Robert Ledendecker accepted the proclamation on behalf of his staff and invited the public to ask questions or voice concerns regarding city improvements. Mr. Ledendecker presented a plaque to the Mayor from the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association in appreciation of the City's continued support. 84 2. KATHY WEIL, FORMER PLANNING Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation to Kathy Weil honoring her seven years of service on the Planning Commission. Kathy Weil thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission and felt she had served the City during a very exciting, historical time. 84 3. CHUCK PUCKETT, FORMER PLANNING Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation to Chuck Puckett recognizing his service as a Planning Commissioner for six years. Chuck Puckett expressed his appreciation to the Council. He said the experience had been an enjoyable one and he hoped to serve the City again in the future. 84 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 5-15-89 4. FOSTER CARE MONTH - MAY, 1989 Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation to Ronald Nault, the City's Finance Director and a foster parent. Ronald Nault accepted the proclamation and encouraged others in the community to participate in the foster care program. 84 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION ON EXPIRATION OF USE PERMIT 87-6, EXXON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES LICENSE AT 14082 RED HILL AVENUE It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to continue this matter at the June 5, 1989 City Council meeting. Mayor Kennedy noted that a petition had been submitted requesting Council deny the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Exxon station, Red Hill and Nisson Road. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 81 2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE NO. 89-1 Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, gave a background report citing reasons the Planning Commission had denied Variance 89-1, a request to construct two new double-faced billboards at heights of 60 and 65 feet, to replace three existing single -faced billboards that would be removed as a result of the I-5 Freeway widening at 1501 Nisson Road. James Rourke, City Attorney, added that the applicant had not claimed the type of hardship which State law required for granting any kind of variance. The type of variance requested by the applicant was a use variance which was expressly prohibited by State law and there was no basis upon which the Council could validly grant a variance or take any other action to approve relocation of the billboards. Council/City Attorney discussion followed regarding amendment of the Tustin City Code as it pertains to billboards and what parties would challenge existing laws. Mayor Kennedy opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. The following members of the community spoke in favor of denying the subject appeal: Guido Borges, 2182 Dogwood Road, Tustin Shirley Ruff, 14761 Foxcroft Road, Tustin The following members of the community spoke in opposition to denying the subject appeal: Gary Mobley, 5 Park Plaza, Irvine (attorney representing the applicant) Eugene Tutt, 1501 Nisson Road, Tustin (applicant) There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. It was moved by Prescott seconded by Kelly, to overrule the Planning Commission's decision and approve Variance No. 89-1. Mayor Pro Tem Edgar said he had a dilemma between making the City of Tustin an attractive community, the exclusion of billboards would contribute to that achievement, and he was also a strong believer in property rights. He felt the issue of whether or not the signs were properly grandfathered during annexation gave a level of property rights to Mr. Tutt that should not be ignored. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 5-15-89 VI. Councilman Kelly believed that, for informational purposes, the signs were necessary to inform the population of the Tustin Auto Center and Tustin Marketplace. The billboards had become part of the natural landscape and served a very useful purpose. Mayor Kennedy stated the widening of the I-5 Freeway was the only reason the billboards were under condemnation and the City had allowed the billboards to remain after annexation until a change in use or new use was requested. She noted the following reasons for her opposition to the billboards: a use variance had been identified as illegal by the City Attorney, the Council was not permitted to grant a use that was in violation of the State law, the Council would be in violation of State law by allowing a billboard on a landscaped freeway, "spot zoning" could liable the City and would set a precedent leading to extensive use of billboards in Tustin, and decreased property values. She said she would fight fiercely to defeat this variance. Councilman Prescott thought Tustin was an All American City which could accommodate various uses and, if the variance was granted, would decrease the number of billboards in the City from four to three. A vote of 2-2 resulted in no action on the motion, Kennedy and Edgar opposed, Hoesterey absent. James Rourke advised the matter would be in abeyance for 60 days from the date of the Planning Commission's action and, if no further action was taken by the City Council, the Planning Commission's decision would be final at the end of the 60 days. 81 PUBLIC INPUT 1. POLLUTION FROM THERMOELECTRICAL GENERATING POWER PLANTS Roger Neilson, 190 Centennial Way, Tustin, addressed the Council regarding pollution from thermoelectrical generating power plants and his research of a submersible modular system which would generate unlimited amounts of inexpensive electricity without contributing to pollution. Mayor Kennedy suggested he submit his research material to the Federal Government and to the media. 2. PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FIRST STREET Mike Wendt, 530 W. First Street, Tustin, spoke regarding the two-hour parking restriction imposed on the 500 block of First Street and the hardship it caused for residents of Tustin Arms, who were allotted only one parking stall per residence. Mayor Kennedy directed the Public Works Department to investigate the concern and submit a report to the Council. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. Sheila Pryor, a resident at 1282 Ranchwood Road, requested to speak on Item No. 8. 1. APPROVED MINUTES - MAY 1, 1989, REGULAR MEETING 2. APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,603,263.34 RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,982.75 50 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-4; CLAIMANT-CONSUELO BURGOS, DATE OF LOSS -2/28/891 DATE FILED WITH CITY -3/6/89 Rejected subject claim for property damage of an undetermined amount. 40 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 5-15-89 4. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-9; CLAIMANT -ALLISON ALMOND, DATE OF LOSS -3/21/89, DATE FILED WITH CITY -4/26/89 Rejected subject claim for personal injury and property damage of an undetermined amount. 40 5. PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR PROVISION OF REHABILITATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES - 14TH YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Approved the subject contract. 45 6. PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR PROVISION OF SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER FUNDS - 14TH YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Approved the subject contract. 45 7. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13796 RESOLUTION NO. 89-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 85-2 FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA, IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13796 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Approved the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 89-58; and RESOLUTION NO. 89-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13796 TO AUTHORIZE A 108 DWELLING UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED ON LOT 27 OF TRACT 12870 Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13796 by adopting Resolution No. 89-59, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2587. 99 8. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13701 (AKINS DEVELOPMENT) RESOLUTION NO. 89-61 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13701 AND DESIGN REVIEW 88-45 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Approved the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting Resolution No. 89-61; and RESOLUTION NO. 89-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13701 Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 13701, as recommended by the Planning Commission, by adopting Resolution No. 89-62. 99 9. RESOLUTION NO. 89-64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR COURT LIAISON CLERK WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, SANTA ANA OFFICE Approved. Resolution No. 89-64 authorizing the City of Tustin to enter into an agreement with the California Highway Patrol to allow court liaison duties to be performed by the Tustin Police Department for the California Highway Patrol. 45 10. CLETS/NCIC INTERFACE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SYSTEM Authorized the expenditure of $35,000 for the purchase of the California Law Enforcement Teletype System (CLETS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) interface software and hardware system from Public Safety Systems, Inc., 4401 Nicole Drive, Lanham, Maryland 20706. 82 11. PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS - 14TH YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Approved the subject contract. 45 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 5-15-89 12. JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND CHAPMAN AVENUE (RELOCATED) Terminated the bid advertisement proceedings for the construction of Assessment District No. 86-2 Improvements on Jamboree Road between Tustin Ranch Road and Chapman Avenue (Relocated), and authorized the reimbursement of the bid package fee to each plan holder that purchased a set of plans and specifications. 88B 1 13. REPLACEMENT OF PHOTO COPIER FOR FIELD SERVICES Authorized the transfer of $3,500 from line -item operation account number 010-400-4050-6240 to line -item operation account number 010-400-4010-9820 for the purchase of a replacement photo copier for the Field Services office. 86 14. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 86-2, CONTRACTS FOR GAS LINE EXTENSIONS Approved the Southern California Gas Company contract nos. 291156/T-54036 and 291157/T-54037 in the amounts of $6,166.27 and $12,276.99, respectively, and authorized the Mayor to execute said contracts. 45 15. RESOLUTION NO. 89-65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE / CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 85-1 IMPROVEMENTS ON TUSTIN RANCH ROAD FROM BRYAN AVENUE TO IRVINE BOULEVARD AND MYFORD ROAD FROM EL CAMINO REAL TO IRVINE BOULEVARD Adopted Resolution No. 89-65 accepting said work along Tustin Ranch Road and Myford Road and authorized the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 86B 16. JAMBOREE ROAD (MYFORD ROAD) BETWEEN MICHELLE DRIVE AND THE AT&SF RAILROAD 1" Authorized a supplemental 1988-89 budget appropriation in the amount of $171,000.00 as final payment on the Jamboree Road (formerly Myford) street improvements between Michelle Drive and the AT&SF Railroad. 45 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 8 - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 13701 (Akins Development) Sheila Pryor protested the building of two-story homes adjacent to her property. As an avid gardener/beekeeper she was concerned with the lack of sunlight in her yard due to the two-story homes and questioned why one-story homes would not suffice. Conrad Sick, representing Akins Development Company, said the project had been determined consistent with the East Tustin Specific Plan zoning requirements which allowed for the construction of two-story homes. Discussion between Council and Mr. Sick followed regarding mitigation through landscaping, walls, and location of windows. Mayor Kennedy said unfortunately the Council would be unable to assist Ms. Pryor with her problem since housing developments of various storied homes did exist. She suggested that Ms. Pryor and the developer meet and hopefully reach a mutually agreeable resolution. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. AUDIT COMMITTEE - ORDINANCE NO. 1023 Mayor Kennedy said Ordinance No. 1023 would clarify the make-up of the Audit Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Edgar suggested that individuals who were presently serving on the Audit Committee remain members until their terms expired. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 5-15-89 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, that Ordinance No. 1023 have first reading by title only. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1023 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, that Ordinance No. 1023 be introduced as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1023 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE REGARDING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Mayor Pro Tem Edgar directed staff to incorporate the membership language he previously stated prior to adoption of Ordinance No. 1023. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 27 IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None X. OLD BUSINESS 1. STATUS REPORT - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE MONITORING PROGRAM (JWA)l COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (ORAS), AIRPORT SITE COALITION (ASC) AND HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHT PROGRAM TASK FORCE (HOPTF) Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, gave a status report as contained in the Community Development memorandum dated May 15, 1989. Mayor Kennedy requested the Council consider the appointment of a Tustin resident to the CRAS Board of Directors. Councilman Kelly commented it had taken over three years to receive a noise monitoring report filled with questions. He was very disappointed with the Van Houten report and wanted the City to acquire its own sound monitoring equipment, hopefully within the next year. Mayor Pro Tem Edgar responded he was not disappointed with the report and Mr. Van Houten's depth of involvement had enabled the surfacing of some very penetrating questions that revealed deficiencies in the John Wayne Airport Noise Study. He was very pleased with the questions raised in the report and urged they become part of the continued pressure on the airport forcing them to provide answers. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to receive and file subject report and staff to continue pressure on John Wayne Airport with data from John Van Houten's report. Mayor Kennedy noted that hiring a consultant of the caliber of Mr. Van Houten was the City's power and she was satisfied with the results of the report. She was open to the idea of acquiring sound monitoring equipment at a future date but currently cost was a major consideration. Councilman Prescott suggested that the Marine Corps extend an invitation to the Planning Commissioners to participate in a helicopter flight over the Browning Corridor. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 101 2. ST. JEANNE DE LESTONNAC SCHOOL DRIVEWAY EVALUATION AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL STUDY Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, notified Council that the St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School had requested this item be continued to the June 5, 1989 City Council meeting. Council/staff discussion followed regarding inbound/outbound school vehicular movements occurring at Stoneglass, the installation of a traffic signal at Stoneglass and the requirement of a full joint use agreement between St. Jeanne's School and the Stoneglass condominium association. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 5-15-89 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to continue this item at the June 5, 1989 City Council meeting and staff to apprise the school and the condominium complex of the pending issues. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 94 XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY LEGISLATION Mayor Pro Tem Edgar gave a brief overview of each Senate Bill as follows: (1) would provide for the capability of one agency lending funds to another, (2) changes in text only would require one hearing and one vote approval and (3) authority to pay indebtedness through development fees. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to support Senate Bills 1435, 1436 and 1437. The following member of the community spoke in opposition to diamond lanes: Carole Bryant, 15500 Tustin Village Way, Tustin Council discussion followed regarding placement of diamond lanes in the transportation corridors. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 54 2. INITIATIVE MEASURE - LIMITATION OF CITY COUNCIL TERMS James Rourke, City Attorney, reported that (1) it would not be appropriate or advisable to direct the City Attorney to act on behalf of any proponents of an initiative and (2) in his opinion an initiative to limit terms of Councilmembers of a General Law City could not be enacted by the electorate or the City Council. The following member of the community spoke in opposition to the above staff recommendation: Carole Bryant, 15500 Tustin Village Way, Tustin Mayor Pro Tem Edgar said he had a great amount of respect for the voters and their ability to determine what was best for the City. When an incumbent could no longer perform the duties, he believed the voters would decide appropriately. Councilman Kelly responded that if Mayor Pro Tem Edgar respected the will of the voters then he should support the initiative process. Councilman Kelly encouraged the proponent of the initiative to proceed and he recommended that the City Attorney, whose opinion had probably been drafted upon the recommendation of the Council majority, not interfere with the initiative process. Councilman Prescott noted an earlier conversation with the City Attorney regarding three General Law cities in Orange County where term limitation initiatives had qualified for the ballot '1 and he had requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney as to why this was legal elsewhere. He stated that 98.5% of the incumbents were reelected and the democracy would be more representational and healthier if less incumbents were returned to office. It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, that in November of 1990 the City Council place on the ballot a referendum requesting citizen approval of a non -retroactive, 12 -year City Council term limitation. James Rourke replied that he had no conversation with any Councilmember before or after the writing of his unbiased opinion other than the conversation noted by Councilman Prescott. In reference to the other cities with term limitations, it was his CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 5-15-89 understanding that the City Attorneys in those cities had some doubt about the validity of term -limiting ordinances. Mr. Rourke informed the Council that the California Court of Appeals, in an opinion published this date, had expressly ruled and held that a General Law City may not enact a term limitation ordinance and what the Council cannot do, neither can the electorate do. Mayor Kennedy commented, even though she would be adhering to the legal advice, that during her terms of service with different Councils, she had known Councilmembers so valuable to the _ community, in knowledge and energy, that it would be a tremendous loss to limit their terms. She had also seen Councilmembers so lacking in knowledge, understanding and dedication to the people, they should not serve one term. Additionally, she believed the two -term limit would give power to the professional staff, which she did not feel was right and for those reasons was cautious regarding term limitations. As a substitute motion, it was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, to place on the ballot an advisory initiative changing the City from General Law to Charter Law. A brief Council discussion followed regarding the negative and positive aspects of General Law vs. Charter Law. A and Edgar opposed, Hoesterey absent. A vote of 2-2 resulted in no action on the original motion, Kennedy and Edgar opposed, Hoesterey absent. Councilman Prescott noted that the residents of Tustin could circulate a petition to place on the ballot a request to change the City from General Law to Charter Law. 38 XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - MAY 8, 1989 Councilman Prescott requested appeal of Item No. 3 of the Planning Commission Action Agenda (Don Carter, D.D.S.). Council concurred. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, to ratify the remainder of the`Planning Commission Action Agenda of May 8, 1989. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 80 2. STATUS OF STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Mayor Kennedy requested that "Townsmen" Drive be changed to "Town" Drive. Councilman Kelly was pleased that the names of living professional golfers would be used. Gerald Feldman, Chairman of the Street Naming Committee, responded that the Committee had not changed their feeling about using names of individuals that were living and also noted that the professional golfers suggested were all males and female golfers would be added. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, to receive and file subject report with notation of changes. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES PROJECT UPDATE 96 Mayor Kennedy commended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints for their generous contribution of service to the community. It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file subject report. r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 5-15-89 Council concurred that Mrs. Linda Grau, Community Services Specialist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, could make a presentation to the City Council on June 5, 1989, if she so desired. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 41 4. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SUPER STREET PROGRAM It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to support Edinger Avenue/Irvine Center Drive/Moulton Parkway/Golden Lantern as the candidate street for the next Super Street Program within the County. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 5. NEWPORT AVENUE U-TURN MOVEMENTS 54 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to receive and file subject report. The motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 94 6. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF APRIL 30, 1989 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to receive and file subject report. The motion carried 3-1, Prescott opposed, Hoesterey absent. 50 XIII. PUBLIC INPUT - None XIV. OTHER BUSINESS I. PROCLAMATION FOR LUCIEN PROVOST, RETIRING TUSTIN MEADOWS MAIL CARRIER Councilman Kelly requested a proclamation be given to Lucien Provost who recently retired after delivering mail to the Tustin Meadows area for many years. 2. REMOVAL OF POLITICAL SIGNS Mayor Pro Tem Edgar requested immediate removal of political signs at First Street and Prospect Avenue. Councilman Prescott also requested removal of a political sign at Newport Avenue and the I-5 Freeway. 3. PROGRESS SCHEDULE FOR CALTRANS' COMPLETION OF WARNER BRIDGE Mayor Pro Tem Edgar requested staff establish a schedule of dates with Caltrans for when each visual phase of construction would be completed. This schedule will assist in the monitoring of the project to insure completion within the seven month time frame. 4. BUDGET WORKSHOP Mayor Pro Tem Edgar asked for a status report on the budget. William Huston, City Manager, stated a Budget Workshop date would be agendized at the June 5, 1989 City Council meeting. 5. KEITH SHARON, REGISTER REPORTER, LEAVING AREA Councilman Prescott noted that Keith Sharon, reporter for the Register newspaper, was leaving the area. He commended Mr. Sharon for his fine reporting while covering the City. 6. AGENDIZE APPOINTMENTS TO TUSTIN WATER CORPORATION BOARD Councilman Prescott requested agendizing for June 5, 1989 City Council meeting, appointments to the vacancies on the Tustin Water Corporation Board of Directors. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 5-15-89 7. MISS TUSTIN PAGEANT Councilman Prescott noted the Miss Tustin Pageant would be held on May 20, 1989, and invited everyone to attend. S. REPAIR OF WROUGHT IRON BARRIER/EL CAMINO AND NEWPORT AVENUE Councilman Prescott reported the wrought iron barrier surrounding a tree at the northwest corner of E1 Camino and Newport was in need of repair. i 9. POSSIBLE CONSTRUCTION OF SPORTS ARENA IN SANTA ANA Mayor Kennedy informed Council of the possible construction of an indoor sports arena, approximately 1 mile from Tustin's border on Edinger Avenue, and the potential traffic impact upon the community. 10. USE OF MOTELS AS APARTMENTS Mayor Kennedy requested staff submit a status report on motels within the City being used as apartments. 11. LIVING TREASURE AWARD Mayor Kennedy clarified that the Living Treasure award program would be agendized at the June 5, 1989 City Council meeting. XV. ADJOURNMENT At 9:20 p.m., the meeting recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and then adjourned to the next Regular Meeting on Monday, June 5, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. MAYOR CITY CL RK