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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1989 05 01MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MAY 1, 1989 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kennedy at 7:04 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Prescott. II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Kevin Kragenbrink, Minister of Hope i7 Christian Church. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Pro Tem Ronald B. Hoesterey John Kelly Earl J. Prescott Council Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Charles Crane, Police Lieutenant Lloyd Dick, Building Official Steve Foster, Police Captain Laura Kuhn, Senior Planner Steve Rubin, Senior Planner Valerie Whiteman, Deputy City Clerk ...� Approximately 25 in the audience I IV. PROCLAMATIONS 1. OLDER AMERICANS MONTH - MAY, 1989 Mayor Kennedy .read and presented a proclamation to Margarete Thompson, Vice President of the Tustin Area Senior Center Fund. The proclamation designated the month of May, 1989, as "Tustin Older Americans Month". Margarete Thompson thanked the Council and expressed appreciation on behalf of the 6,000 senior citizens in the Tustin area who would soon benefit from the newly constructed Senior Citizen Center. 84 2. FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY - MAY 13, 1989 Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation to Battalion Chief Forsythe. The proclamation proclaimed May 13, 1989, as "Fire Service Recognition Day". Battalion Chief Forsythe, on behalf of the Orange County Fire Department, expressed his appreciation and said the day was dedicated to increasing fire safety awareness in the community. He invited everyone to attend a pancake breakfast hosted by the Red Hill Fire Station on May 13th from 7:00 a.m. to 12 noon. 84 V. PUBLIC HEARING - None VI. PUBLIC INPUT 1. EIGHT-YEAR TERM LIMITATION FOR COUNCILMEMBERS Carole Bryant, 15500 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, expressed interest in circulating a voter initiative to enact an eight- year term limitation for members of the City Council and requested the City Attorney be directed to provide guidance. Council concurred to agendize the subject. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 5-1-89 2. "NO U TURN" SIGN AT NEWPORT AVENUE1I-5 FREEWAY Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin, suggested a "No U Turn" sign be installed on Newport Avenue at the northbound entrance to the I-5 Freeway due to unsafe traffic conditions. Mayor Kennedy directed staff to investigate. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to approve the Consent' Calendar. The motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVED MINUTES - APRIL 17, 1989, REGULAR MEETING 2. APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,318,306.84 RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,651.28 50 3. RESOLUTION NO. 89-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 13557 Approved Final Tract Map No. 13557 by adopting Resolution No. 89-51 as submitted or revised. 99 4. STREET WIDENING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF RED HILL AND WALNUT AVENUES RESOLUTION NO. 89-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET WIDENING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF RED HILL AND WALNUT AVENUES, AHFP PROJECT NO. 1218 AND, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 89-53 approving the plans and specifications for the subject project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids; and COUNTY OF ORANGE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM PROJECT', ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT Approved AHFP Project Administration Agreement No. 1218 and authorized execution of same subject to City Attorney's approval. 45 5. RESOLUTION NO. 89-54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON SIXTH AND PACIFIC STREETS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 89-54 approving the plans and specifications for subject project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids. 86B 6. RESOLUTION NO. 89-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF FLASHING BEACONS AT YORBA STREET/AMAGANSET WAY AND PROSPECT AVENUE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 89-55 approving plans and specifications for the miscellaneous traffic signal improvements at various locations and installation of flashing beacons at Yorba Street/Amaganset Way and at Prospect Avenue/Beneta Way, and directed the City Clerk to advertise, for bids. 86B 7. RESOLUTION NO. 89-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT CONDUIT ON GLENARBOR AVENUE AND HOLLYHOCK AVENUE Adopted Resolution No. 89-56 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 86B S. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Declared the parts and equipment as listed in the Public Works Department/Field Services Division memorandum dated April 19, 1989, as surplus and unusable. 86 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 5-1-89 9. CARPETING FOR OFFICES AT 1472 SERVICE ROAD Authorized staff to invite bids for the replacement of the carpet at the Field Services Division office, 1472 Service Road. 86 10. RESOLUTION NO. 89-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI -Z I BERG -HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM Adopted Resolution No. 89-52 authorizing application for grant 7 funds under the Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program. 41 VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None X. OLD BUSINESS 1. STATUS REPORT - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE MONITORING PROGRAM (JWA), COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (CRAS), AIRPORT SITE COALITION (ASC) AND HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHT PROGRAM TASK FORCE (HOPTF) Steve Rubin, Senior Planner, gave a staff report as contained in the Community Development memorandum dated May 1, 1989. A brief Council/staff discussion followed regarding the staff report. 101 XI. NEW BUSINESS (AGENDA ORDER) 6. ATTENDANCE OF CRAB BOARD MEETINGS Councilman Kelly requested this item be heard out of agenda order. Mayor Kennedy clarified that Councilman Kelly had announced his inability to attend the CRAS meetings and she questioned which staff member would attend the meetings. Steve Rubin, Senior Planner, responded that staff members rotated attendance of CRAS meetings due to conflicting Planning Commission meetings. Councilman Kelly felt there was no value in sending a staff member to the CRAS meetings because only members of the Board of Directors were allowed to vote and staff time should be devoted to the needs of the Planning Commission. Councilman Hoesterey thought the recent overflights were evidence of why the City should be involved as a community in the activities of CRAS since their major thrust was to insure the continued military only use of Marine Corps Air Station, E1 Toro and he said it was wise to have staff representation at ORAS meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Edgar thought it was crucial to have a staff member attend ORAS meetings, furnish information updates to the Council, and provide advance warnings of potential impacts upon the community. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hoesterey, that a City staff member attend all CRAS meetings. Mayor Kennedy said Councilman Kelly had lost election to the CRAS Board of Directors to another Orange County City official and, therefore, the City had forfeited their voting power. But the City needed to continue the monitoring and awareness of any planning toward joint use of E1 Toro. As an amendment to the motion it was moved by Kelly, seconded by Prescott, to investigate the power of staff attendance at CRAS meetings and the value of their participation. The motion carried 5-0. 101 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 5-1-89 S. OLD BUSINESS 2. BRYAN AVENUE AND FARMINGTON ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANT STUDY Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported on the conditions at the intersection which resulted in non-compliance of warrants needed for the installation of a traffic signal and he suggested that staff continue to monitor the intersection as development in East Tustin increased. Mayor Kennedy suggested that staff monitor the intersection on a six-month basis rather than annually. Council concurred. 94 3. TWENTY-YEAR MASTER PLAN OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Prescott had requested reagendizing this subject because he believed Council's endorsement of the Twenty-year Master Plan of Transportation Improvements on April 17, 1989, was a tacit endorsement of the proposed one-half cent sales tax increase. He noted that O.C.T.C. had adequate projected revenues to cover 80% of the proposed projects; that certain projects, such as a rail corridor linking Riverside County with Irvine, should not be funded by Tustin taxpayers; and he personally did not want to endorse the one-half cent sales tax. It was moved by Prescott seconded by Kelly, to receive and file the Twenty -Year Master Plan of Transportation Improvements and state for the record Council's unendorsement of the proposed half -cent sales tax increase (rescind the Council's April 17, 1989 endorsement of the Twenty-year Master Plan of Transportation Improvements). Mayor Pro Tem Edgar clarified that support of a half -cent sales tax was not currently being requested and endorsement of the Master Plan was only an agreement that the Plan addressed the transportation needs of the County and lack of funding for improvement of all freeways, maintenance of local streets, and the public's increased interest in mass transit. He said the following steps would occur: an O.C.T.C. Public Hearing would be held on May 8, 1989, at 9:00 a.m.; the finalized, concise Master Plan would be distributed to the County and all Cities; and then the County and Cities would be requested to ratify the Plan as a basis for the one-half cent sales tax increase ballot initiative. The following members of the community spoke in opposition to diamond lanes: Larry Koenig, 14481 Deerfield Avenue, Tustin Carole Bryant, 15500 Tustin Village Way, Tustin Mayor Kennedy said the Master Plan was the result of a two-year citizen group/elected official study and a total four-year effort to incorporate all possible transportation alternatives for Orange County. The Plan had several "checks and balances" and she did not feel this was the appropriate time to speak for the citizens of Tustin. She noted that growth control was part of the Master Plan and would force every City to cooperate regarding future growth. Councilman Kelly said he would again vote against the Plan because it was an O.C.T.C. conspiracy to force the voters to approve a one-half cent sales tax increase and, with Orange County Cities' endorsements, became a very impressive propaganda package. He noted that taxes were never decreased once the projects were completed. Councilman Hoesterey was in favor of waiting until completion of the Public Hearings and take action when the Plan was resubmitted to the Council. He commented that, as previous Propositions had indicated, the public may be willing to increase taxes for road improvements but they were against fixed rail projects. He thought there would be greater success if these two issues were separated at the polls. SCI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 5-1-89 The motion carried 3-2, Kennedy and Edgar opposed. Mayor Kennedy wanted a letter written to O.C.T.0 requesting the Public Hearing, to be held on May 8, 1989 at 9:00 a.m., be continued from that time to an evening meeting. Councilman Prescott suggested that an emergency resolution be enacted and attached to the O.C.T.C. letter. �. Council concurred. 54 XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. INTERVIEW/SELECTION OF NEW AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Kelly, to adjourn the May 1, 1989 Council meeting to Monday, May 15, 1989, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the two vacant positions on the City of Tustin's Audit Committee. The motion carried 5-0. 27 2. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION VACANCY Mayor Kennedy reported that Mr. Howard Rosenberg, a Tustin resident, had requested the Council endorse his candidacy for a position on the Orange County Human Relations Commission. She noted that Mr. Rosenberg was not present in the audience. Councilman Kelly said he had been unable to contact Mr. Rosenberg and for that reason would not approve the endorsement. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to endorse Mr. Howard Rosenberg as a candidate for a position on the Orange County Human Relations Commission. Councilman Prescott thought the endorsement was unfair and discriminated against the other candidates. Mayor Kennedy clarified that Mr. Rosenberg was the only resident from Tustin that had applied and the Council would forward the endorsement on that basis. Supervisor Riley would review all candidates and make the final selection. The motion carried 3-2, Kelly and Prescott opposed. 38 3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON REBECCA LANE, GWEN AVENUE, LUCINDA WAY AND DEBORAH DRIVE It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Kelly, to award the contract for subject project to RLT Construction of Anaheim, California, in the amount of $98,775.00. The motion carried 5-0. 86B 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN RELOCATION ON MCFADDEN AVENUE ACROSS RTE. 55 FREEWAY OVERPASS It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, to award the contract "^1 for subject project to Valverde Construction of Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $49,970.00. The motion carried 5-0. 86B S. POLES/STANDARDS FOR BANNER DISPLAYS It was moved by Hoesterey seconded by Edaar, that the City Attorney provide a legal opinion regarding non-profit/commercial vs. profit/commercial advertising use on pole/standard installations for First Street. The motion carried 5-0. 93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 5-1-89 6. ATTENDANCE OF CRAB BOARD MEETINGS Please see Page 3. 7. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Mayor Kennedy instructed the Council on the voting procedure. The Council then voted on the following candidates: A. L. Baker, Ralph D. Campbell, Harry F. Clarke, Casper Kasparian, Donald LeJuene, Leslie Pontious, Edmund F. Shaheen, and Philip _ vanderToolen. The votes were cast as follows: Kennedy: Baker, LeJuene, Pontious, Shaheen, vanderToolen Edgar: Baker, Kasparian, LeJuene, Pontious, Shaheen Hoesterey: Baker, LeJuene, Pontious, Shaheen, vanderToolen Kelly: Baker, Campbell, Clarke, Kasparian, Shaheen Prescott: Baker, Campbell, Clarke, Kasparian, Shaheen The newly elected Planning Commissioners were: A. L. Baker (5 votes), Edmund F. Shaheen (5 votes), Casper Kasparian (3 votes), Donald LeJuene (3 votes) and Leslie Pontious (3 votes). Councilman Prescott introduced Casper Kasparian as the newest elected member of the Planning Commission. 80 XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - APRIL 24, 1989 Council noted that the Planning Commission meeting of April 24, 1989, adjourned at 11:40 p.m. and acknowledged the difficult decisions made by the Planning Commissioners. It was moved by Hoesterev seconded by Kelly, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of April 24, 1989. Council/staff discussion followed regarding ratios used to determine the amount of parking spaces allotted for office vs. medical buildings. The motion carried 5-0. 80 2. 15TH YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (HCDA) APPROPRIATIONS It was moved by Hoesterev seconded by Edaar, to receive and file subject report. Laura Kuhn, Senior Planner, clarified that staff would continue to confer with the Housing Department in an attempt to achieve a more appropriate distribution of funds. The motion carried 5-0. 81 3. PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES FROM PARAMOUNT STATIONERS It was moved by Hoesterev seconded by Prescott, to receive and file subject report. The motion carried 5-0. 87 4. SURPLUS SCRAP METAL - It was moved by Hoesterev, seconded by Edaar, to receive and file notice of sale of surplus metals. The motion carried 5-0. 86 S. APPEALS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS It was moved by Hoesterev, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file subject report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 5-1-89 As a substitute motion it was moved by Prescott seconded Kelly, that this item be continued at the June 5, 1989 Counc meeting. The substitute motion carried 5-0. 80 RECESS - At 8:20 p.m. the meeting was recessed to the Redevelopment Agency R.Meeting and reconvened at 8:25 p.m. i XIII. PUBLIC INPUT - None XIV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF TONY ALARCON Councilman Prescott requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Tony Alarcon. Mr. Alarcon had been an employee of the City for many years prior to his death on April 17, 1989. 2. STAFF COMMENDED FOR SLURRY SEAL PROJECT Councilman Prescott commended the Public Works Department for the recent slurry coating of City streets and said he was very impressed with the quality of the work. 3. PROCLAMATIONS FOR FORMER PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Councilman Prescott requested a proclamation be given to Kathy Weil, who recently resigned her position as Planning Commissioner, in recognition of her seven years of service. Councilman Hoesterey requested a proclamation also be given to Charles Puckett, former Planning Commissioner. 4. TREE TRIMMING REQUIRED AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS Councilman Prescott requested the ficus trees on Second Street between E1 Camino Real/Prospect Avenue and the ficus trees near the Unocal 76 Station/I-5 Freeway on-ramp be trimmed as soon as possible. 5. JOINT MEETING BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Pro Tem Edgar requested agendizing a date to hold a joint meeting between the City Council and the Planning Commission. 6. SENATE BILLS NO. 1435, 1436 AND 1437 Mayor Pro Tem Edgar requested the agendizing of Senate Bills 1435, 1436 and 1437. These Bills had been introduced by Senator John Seymour and were related to the financing of the transportation corridors through the bond market. 7. LIVING TREASURE AWARD Mayor Kennedy recalled Councilman Prescott's idea for a Living Treasure award based on a custom in Japan and reported that a member of the community had nominated Ruth Rowland as a Living _ Treasure. She requested this item be agendized at the June 5, 1989 Council meeting to establish a policy and asked Councilman Prescott to submit any information he may have to staff. S. STREET NAMING COMMITTEE Mayor Kennedy requested a status report on the Street Naming Committee. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 5-1-89 ][p. ADJOURNMENT At 8:33 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Tony Alarcon to a Civic Center Renovation Workshop on May 4, 1989, at 7:00 p.m.; then to interviews of Audit Committee candidates on May 15, 1989, at 5:30 p.m.; and then to the next Regular Meeting on Monday, May 15, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. MAYOR CITCY ERR