HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1989 03 06OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 60 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 Father Des Colleran of St. Cecilia's
Catholic 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
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
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Valerie Whiteman, Deputy City Clerk
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Court Reporter for Old Business Item No. 1
Approximately 160 in the audience
— IV. PROCLAMATIONS
1. EMPLOY THE OLDER WORKER WEEK - MARCH 12-18, 1989
Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation to Donald
Patterson, representing New Horizons of Rancho Santiago College.
The proclamation declared the week of March 13, 1989 as "Employ
Older Worker Week" and urged all employers and community leaders
to recognize the value of the older worker.
Don Patterson thanked the Council, on behalf of all people 55
years and older.
2. ETHEL REYNOLDS, 11WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD", AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Mayor Kennedy read and presented the proclamation to Ethel
Reynolds honoring her as the American Association of University
Women's "Woman of Distinction".
Ethel Reynolds said it was a pleasure to work in.a community with
many concerned citizens and thanked Council for the recognition.
3. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN WEEK, MARCH 5-11, 1989
Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation to the President
of American Association of University Women, Cathy de. Mayo. The
proclamation designated the month of March as "Women's History
Month" and the week of March 5-11 as "AAUW Week".
Cathy de Mayo expressed her appreciation for the official
recognition and the acknowledgement of AAUW's contributions to
the community.
4. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL AUDION YEARBOOK
Mayor Kennedy read and presented the proclamation to Teresa
Person, Audion Editor, and Dennis Boucher, Audion Advisor. The
proclamation recognized the yearbook's First Place with Merit
Award in a national competition, the highest award achieved by
the publication in sixty-two years.
Teresa Person expressed her appreciation to everyone who assisted
her and presented a copy of the award-winning Audion to the
Council.
Dennis Boucher said Teresa had done an excellent job and the—,
yearbook was a reflection of her skills and talent.
V. PRESENTATION
1. JOHN MEYER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR
AGENCIES
John Meyer, Executive Director of the Transportation Corridor
Agencies of Orange County, expressed the Agencies' appreciation
for the cooperation and enthusiasm shown by City leaders to
relieve traffic congestion and complete the three transportation
corridors. He thanked former Mayor Donald Saltarelli, Mayor Pro
Tem Edgar, Councilman Hoesterey, City Manager Huston, and City
Engineer Ledendecker for their expert advise and assistance. He
presented to the City a refund check in the amount of $21,635.60,
which represented a rebate of the City's contribution toward
administrative expenses of the Agencies.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
1. AMENDMENTS TO TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO GRADING AND EXCAVATION
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hoesterey, to continue this
matter to the March 20, 1989 Council meeting. The motion carried
5-0. 81
VII. PUBLIC INPUT
1. DIAMOND LANES/AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT REPORT
Carole Bryant, 15500 Tustin village Way #100, Tustin, asked if
the City's recent Resolution regarding diamond lanes had been
forwarded to the orange County Transportation Commission and
received an affirmative response from the Mayor. Additionally,
she requested that a Councilmember agendize, for the March 20,
1989 meeting, discussion of the Air Quality Management District
report. Councilman Kelly complied with her request.
2. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ST. JEANNE DE LESTONNAC SCHOOL
The following members of the community spoke regarding the need
for a traffic signal at St. Jeanne de Lestonnac Schools
Barbara Maggio, 2011 Munton Circle, Tustin
Katherine Nedza, 17621 Orange Tree Lane, Tustin
Karen Patridge, 14711 Newport Ave. #A, Tustin
Robert LaBarge, Tustin Police Officer
Carol Stevenson, 12558 Wedgwood Circle, Tustin
Paul Griffo, 15182 Moir Court, Tustin
They noted that the speed limit was 40 miles per hour on Main,
Street between E1 Camino and Williams and a severe safety hazard
existed when automobiles attempted to exit the school's parking
lot.
Mayor Kennedy requested that all members of the audience
concerned about this issue make their presence known to the
Council. Approximately 75 members of the audience stood.
Mayor Kennedy directed the Police Department and the Engineering
Department to study the problem and submit possible solutions to
the Council.
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3. LABOR RELATIONS
ASSOCIATION
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BETWEEN CITY AND TUSTIN POLICE OFFICERS'
John Adams, consultant representing the Tustin Police Officers'
Association, addressed the Council regarding the current salary
and benefit negotiation impasse between the City and Tustin
Police Officers' Association. He stated the matter was scheduled
for hearing before the Council on March 20, 1989, and requested
the Council designate Councilmember(s) to meet directly with
representatives from the police officers' association prior to
March 20, 1989.
4. USE OF SEMI -AUTOMATICS AS AN OPTIONAL PRIMARY WEAPON FOR POLICE
OFFICERS
Robert LaBarge, Tustin Police Officer, read and submitted a
petition to the Council. The petition requested that the Council
instruct the Chief of Police to take all necessary and
appropriate steps to institute the use of semi -automatics as an
optional primary weapon in the Tustin Police Department.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to approve the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried 5-0.
1. APPROVED MINUTES - FEBRUARY 21, 1989, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
2. APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,241,275.77
RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,772.13 50
3. REQUEST TO DEFER SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
Authorized a two-year deferment of sidewalk construction
adjacent to the Bell and Valencia Avenue frontages of the
Ricoh Electronics development subject to the posting of an
improvement bond in the amount of $16,500 by Ricoh
Electronics. 92
4. RESOLUTION NO. 89-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS ON ARROYO AVENUE
Adopted Resolution No. 89-33 accepting subject work and
authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 86B
5. RESOLUTION NO. 89-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS ON GRAMERCY DRIVE, SUSSEX PLACE, ETON PLACE AND
SANDHURST PLACE
Adopted Resolution No. 89-35 accepting subject work and
authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 86B
6. RESOLUTION NO. 89-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND
-CHAPMAN AVENUE (RELOCATED) AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
Adopted Resolution No. 89-36 approving the plans and
specifications for the subject project and directing the City
Clerk to advertise for bids. 866
7. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. D89-009 WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
PROVIDE FOR THE RESURFACING OF HOLT AVENUE AND BROWNING AVENUE
Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute subject
agreement. 45
S. ORANGE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Authorized staff to schedule final consideration of the Orange
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan for the March 20, 1989
City Council meeting. 81
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 89-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN; CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT APPROPRIATE ACTION
BE TAKEN TO AVOID THE PREMATURE REDUCTION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PAYMENTS TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE SECTION 8 EXISTING RENTAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Adopted Resolution No. 89-31 requesting that the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S.
Congress take necessary actions to avoid a premature reduction
in the Section 8 Existing Rental Assistance Program. 81
10. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 88-17; CLAIMANT -DOROTHY DEERING; DATE OF',,
LOSS -1/26/881 DATE FILED WITH CITY -6/8/88
Rejected subject claim for personal injury in the amount of
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$50,000.
11. NAME PROPOSAL - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TRACT NO. 12345, TUSTIN RANCH
Approved the naming of the first park in Tustin Ranch as
Camino Real Park and dedication of the park in honor of
Officer Waldron Karp, the only Tustin Police Officer killed
in the line of duty. 77
12. RESOLUTION NO. 89-27 - 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 THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13274 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. 89-27 as submitted or revised; and
RESOLUTION NO. 89-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 13274
Approved the proposed Second Amendment to Vesting Tentative'
Tract Map 13274 by adopting Resolution No. 89-32. 99
AGENDA ORDER - NEW BUSINESS
S. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ABORTION CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
Councilman Kelly requested this matter be taken out of agenda order
as a convenience to members of the audience.
Councilman Hoesterey suggested the Council recess to Closed Session
and discuss a legal issue on the subject Resolution.
Following discussion between Council and the City Attorney, the
Council recessed to Closed Session at 7:43 p.m.
At 7:55 p.m., the City Council meeting reconvened.
Councilman Kelly requested that the City Clerk read Resolution No.
89-38 in its entirety.
Following the complete reading of Resolution No. 89-38 by the City
Clerk, Councilman Kelly stated there existed a facility in Tustin
which destroyed human life. He was ashamed to have this abominable,
morally objectionable activity in the City and believed community
leaders, at the local level, had the responsibility to speak and take-,,
action to restore morality. He requested the City re-examine use',
of the abortion clinic and asked the following five questions of!�
staff: (1) did the clinic meet State medical examiner's requirements,
(2) what guidelines governed the conducting of certain medical
procedures, (3) what was done with the clinic's "medical garbage",
(4) were the clinic's practitioners properly certified/qualified and
(5) were illegal abortions performed at the clinic.
It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Prescott, to adopt the following
Resolution No. 89-38:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE ABORTION CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
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IX.
The following members of
Resolution No. 89-38:
the 'community
spoke in favor of proposed
Janet Larson, 730 N. Euclid #109, Anaheim
Jeffrey Burns, 610 E. Utica Ave., Huntington Beach
Mark Bachan, 234 Preble Drive, Tustin
Rev. Leo Celano, 1042 Star Route, Orange
Robert Ingram, 7425 Ninth Street #209, Buena Park
Lisa Maloney, Nisson Road, Tustin
Paul Griffo, 15182 Moir Court, Tustin
John Turner, 1000 Van Ness Street, Santa Ana
Melanie Wintan, Santa Ana
Marchele Carlson, 15701 Tustin Village Way, Tustin
Ada Matesion, 730 N. Euclid #109, Anaheim
William Villafonn, 716 N. Mallard #2, Orange
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar added he had been a Christian since he was a
young boy and had empathy for the people that had just spoken.
However, as an elected official, he had taken an oath of allegiance
to the Constitutions of the United States and California. Part of
those oaths of allegiance were to carefully and deliberately separate
his individual Christian -principled actions from his actions as a
Councilmember and he did not believe the City had direct authority
on this issue.
A substitute motion was made by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to table
Resolution No. 89-38.
Councilman Hoesterey said he was opposed to abortion on demand, but
felt the Resolution did not solve the problem. Certain paragraphs
of the Resolution pertaining to Constitutional issues, if adopted,
could jeopardize the City legally and financially. He wanted the
Resolution modified to eliminate legal aspects and, through other
powers available to the City such as Conditional Use Permits or land -
use planning, address the issue with that power.
The substitute motion was amended, maker and second agreeable, to
modify Resolution No. 89-38 rather than table it.
Councilman Prescott stated history books were currently being written
on the Holocaust and revealed German local governments were too
politically intimidated to voice their opposition. In forty years,
when history is written on this era, he did not want history to
record that Tustin was intimidated and refused to take action.
The substitute motion carried 3-2, Kelly and Prescott opposed. 81
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
1. AUDIT COMMITTEE - ORDINANCE NO. 1022
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, that Ordinance No.
1022 have first reading by title only. The motion carried 5-0.
Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1022 by
the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey,
that Ordinance No. 1022 be introduced as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1022 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, that the membership
of the Audit Committee consist of five members, four who are
registered voters in the City and one who may be a registered
voter within the service, area of the Tustin Water Works; and
Ordinance No. 1022 be amended accordingly.
Mayor Kennedy said this amendment was important because the Audit
Committee had access to very sensitive City documents. She felt
extremely hesitant having two members of a committee, with that
kind of power and review authority, be non-residents. She
thought it was important that the power of Tustin remain with the
voters of Tustin.
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Councilman Prescott noted he had suggested the original wording
of the Ordinance in order that Frank Greinke or Walter Sullens
could remain on the Audit Committee.
As an amendment to the second motion, maker and second agreeable,
Councilman Hoesterey suggested, because there were members
currently serving who may not meet the proposed criteria, that
the Ordinance be implemented with the current membership (3-2
provision) and add a statement indicating that upon the first
reappointment
tpin 1992 the membership would then convert to a 4-._
member _
Both motions carried 5-0. 27
X. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
1. ZONE CHANGE 88-02 TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1432 SAN JUAN
STREET (SAN JUAN APARTMENTS) - ORDINANCE NO 1019
It was moved by Edgar seconded by Kelly, that Ordinance No.
1019 have second reading by title only. The motion carried
55=0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No.
1019 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by
Prescott, that Ordinance No. 1019 be passed and adopted as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1019 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 88-02, TO REZONE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1432 SAN JUAN STREET FROM PC -C1 (PLANNED
COMMUNITY/RETAIL COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 (2200) (MULTI -FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL)
The motion carried 3-2, Kennedy and Edgar opposed. (Roll call
vote)
XI. OLD BUSINESS
1. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SESSION - PROPOSED SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TOWN CENTER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Councilman Prescott stated he would abstain regarding this
subject matter.
At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Kennedy called to order the joint session of
the Tustin Redevelopment Agency and the Tustin City Council. The
City Clerk recalled the roll of the City Council and called the
roll of the Redevelopment Agency. All members of the Council/
Agency were present except Councilman Prescott. (Councilman
Prescott returned to the joint meeting at approximately 9:05
p.m.)
Mayor Kennedy reviewed the procedures that were followed at the
Public Hearing held on February 21, 1989, ,and declared at
tonight's session staff would present, for Council/Agency
consideration, the written responses to the written objections
received from affected Project Area property owners and taxing
agencies.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, reported
that State law required the Council/Agency to present written
findings in response to written objections received from affected
property owners or taxing agencies on any proposed Plan
amendment; and must respond in writing to those written
objections describing the disposition of the issues raised and
addressing the objections in detail, giving reasons for not
accepting certain specified objections and suggestions. At the
last Council/Agency meeting, written objections were received
from Elizabeth M. Dreher and Dennis Hayden, on behalf of Shirley
Griset and Virginia Stevens. She indicated that staff had
submitted to the Council/Agency an exact response summary of each
written objection and a summary response to each specific
concern. She noted that, based upon reasons provided in the
subject Resolution, the Tustin Redevelopment Agency/City Council
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would affirm that adoption of the amendment would remain in the
best interest of the project area and the City at large. She
requested the record reflect written responses had been presented
and adoption of the subject Resolution would reflect action upon
those written responses. Staff also provided Council/Agency,
although not required by law, with a summary of oral objections
and questions brought forward during the Public Hearing.
Mayor Kennedy noted that one of the sections being added to the
amendment provided for a Certificate of Compliance. She
j requested agendizing the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance
for conformance to the Redevelopment Area for Prospect Park,
Packers Circle and Palmwood Condominiums. Council concurred.
It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Hoesterev, to approve the
following:
1. Adopt the following Resolution No. 89-26 overruling written
and oral objections and adopting written findings in response
to written objections received and overruling such written
objections:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, OVERRULING WRITTEN AND ORAL
OBJECTIONS AND ADOPTING WRITTEN FINDINGS IN RESPONSE TO
WRITTEN OBJECTIONS' RECEIVED FROM AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS AND
TAXING ENTITIES AND OVERRULING SUCH WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO -THE
PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE TUSTIN TOWN CENTER AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Councilman Kelly voiced his objection that a prepared script,
written at the February 21, 1989 joint session, was used during
the proceedings and prescribed the approval of the Resolution
overruling written and oral objections. He stated it had been
completed in advance and Council, was performing a hoax when the
public had clearly indicated opposition against the retention of
eminent domain power for twelve additional years. He wanted the
record to reflect that he would vote approval, but was vehemently
opposed to Council/Agency retaining the authority of eminent
domain for twelve years.
Mayor Kennedy explained that she occasionally extemporizes and,
when staff offered the use of a script to avoid omission of legal
requirements, she gratefully accepted.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar responded that because revision to the
Redevelopment Plan required compliance with newly enacted laws
and because this was a litigious society, he felt it would_:, be
improper for Council to depend upon their mental recall ability
involving a project that would stand the scrutiny of those
choosing to sue the City. Use of the script did not prevent
each Councilmember from adding personal comments. He did not
want the City vulnerable to lawsuits and wholeheartedly supported
the use of a script.
William Huston, City Manager, clarified that the script provided
for the Mayor pertained only to procedural aspects of the
hearing, it did not apply to the merits of the Redevelopment
Agency extending condemnation authority, and was strictly an
outline for the Mayor on how to conduct the hearing based on
State law.
Councilman Hoesterey disagreed that this had been a predetermined
situation and noted the fact that Council would be considering
the potential passage of blanket Certificates of Compliance. He
felt this Council was the most receptive of any agency to public
input and concerns.
The motion carried 4-0, Prescott abstained.
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No.
1021 have first reading by title only. The motion carried 4-0,
,Prescott abstained. Following first reading by title only of
Ordinance No. 1021 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar,
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seconded by Hoesterev, that Ordinance No. 1021 be introduced as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1021 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE TUSTIN TOWN
CENTER AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mayor Pro `Tem Edgar requested a correction on Page 5 of the
Ordinance, Section 10, to reflect an action date of December 5,
1988, instead of December 5, 1989.
The motion carried 4-0, Prescott abstained.
At 9:16 p.m., the joint session of the City Council and
Redevelopment Agency was adjourned and the City Council meeting
reconvened.
2. 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)
Councilman Kelly reported on his attendance at the CRAS meeting
where he viewed a slide presentation informing citizens on the
area devastation that would occur if joint use or conversion of
the El Toro Marine Base was approved. Council concurred to
agendize the slide presentation at a future Council meeting.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, gave a
staff report as contained in the Community Development Department
memorandum dated March 6, 1989.
Councilman Hoesterey, in commenting on the helicopter routes,
pointed out it was not only a matter of opposition from an -
environmental viewpoint, but there were legal agreements on deed.
restrictions and lana use requirements based upon negotiation of,
the corridors currently in effect. To waiver from those corridors
would have not only a significant effect upon the environment but
on the legal use of those properties.
Mayor Kennedy advised the Community Development Director how
strongly the Council felt regarding the protection of the subject
area and Council would provide staff with whatever assistance was
needed.
It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Hoesterev, to receive and file
subject report. The motion carried 5-0. 101
XII. NEW BUSINESS
1. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, 1988-89 FY
It was moved by Hoesterev seconded by Edgar, to award the
subject contract to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., of La
Habra, in the amount of $173,307.06. The motion carried 5-0.868
2. REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVALS
It was moved by Hoesterev, seconded by Edgar, to approve the,'
following:
1. Approve tree removals at the following locations: 14661
Dartmouth Circle, 14322 Cloverbrook Drive, 1872 S. Sandwood
Place and 1703 Stonehenge Drive,
2. Deny requests for tree removals at the following locations:
275 E. Main Street and 515 S. "B" Street.
The motion carried 5-0.
3. SHOP EQUIPMENT AND ROLLING STOCK
EOR
It was moved by Hoesterev seconded by Edgar, to authorize the
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purchase of rolling stock and shop equipment as follows: one
Alignment Equipment from Myers Tire Supply in the amount of
$19,393.41; one Truck with truck body from Guaranty Chevrolet in
the amount of $18,518.31; one Dump Truck from Fuller Ford in the
amount of $18,767.61; two Pick-up Trucks with lift bed.. from
George Chevrolet, Inc, in the amount of $30,904.30; and one 16"
Brush Chipper from Vermeer California, Inc. in the amount of
$13,089.47. The motion carried 5-0. 86
4. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 13834 - TUSTIN AUTO CENTER EXPANSION
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development,
requested that Page 2, Section II, of Resolution No. 89-30 be
changed as follows: The City Council hereby approves Final Tract
Map No. 13834 subject to final approval of all monumentation
bonds, agreements and grant deeds for the subject parcels and
also authorizes the City Manager to execute same. All bonds,
agreements and deed requirements shall be approved by the City
Attorney and Director of Public Works prior to recordation of
Final Tract Map 13834.
It was moved by Hoesterev, seconded by Edgar, to approve Final
Tract Map 13834 by the adoption of the following Resolution No.
89-30 as revised above:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 13834
The motion carried 5-0. 99
5. RESOLUTION - CITY OF WESTMINSTER, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION
REGULATING PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL
Councilman Prescott had received a request from Assemblymember
Ferguson and the City Council of Westminster requesting support
of Assembly Bill 2092, which would prohibit the sale of
pornographic material in coin-operated vending machines in
locations accessible to minors. .
William Huston, City Manager, clarified that Assemblyman Ferguson
was introducing legislation to amend Assembly Bill 2092 and a
copy of that amendment and the Bill number was not currently
available.
Councilman Hoesterey recalled the City's eleven -page ordinance
on pornography and adult business that was passed by the Council
in 1980 and proved to be one of the most effective Ordinances in
the County. He recommended that a copy of that Ordinance be
forwarded to Assemblyman Ferguson for two reasons (1) elements
of the Ordinance may assist other communities and (2) Mr.
Ferguson's legislation may not diminish the effectiveness of the
City's Ordinance.
Council discussion followed to clarify the purpose of Assemblyman
Ferguson's legislation.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, to adopt the
following Resolution No. 89-39:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-39 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ASSEMBLYMAN GIL FERGUSON'S
BILL TO BAN THE SALE OF PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL FROM ANY PUBLIC
PLACE FROM WHICH MINORS ARE NOT EXCLUDED
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar agreed that the City's Ordinance on this
subject had been effective and he had no misgivings about lending
support to anyone attempting to minimize the problem throughout
the State.
The motion carried 5-0. 81
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6. RESOLUTION REGARDING CONSOLIDATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Prescott, to adopt the
following Resolution No. 89-37:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT OR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING BE EXECUTED IN LIEU OF CONSOLIDATING THE _
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND ORANGE 'COUNTY TRANSIT'
DISTRICT
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar reported that the Resolution would be
forwarded to all City Council members in Orange County, Orange
County Board of Supervisors, and all State legislative
delegations.
The motion carried 5-0. 101
7. TERMS OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Councilman Prescott said his interpretation of the recently
adopted Resolution concerning this subject indicated that the
Commissioners were serving without appointment and he wanted to
legitimize their positions by reappointment.
After Council/staff discussion regarding the terms and status of
the Commissioners, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterev,
that Parks and Recreation Commissioners be assigned terms in
accordance with the Ordinance and lots previously drawn by the
Commissioners.
A substitute motion was made by Prescott, seconded by Edgar, to
direct staff to research previous Council action taken on the
terms of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and then resubmit for
Council action.
The substitute motion carried 5-0. 76
8. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ABORTION CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
Please see Page 4 of these Minutes.
9. SANTA ANA AREA TRAFFIC STUDY
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterev, to authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Austin -Foust Associates
and appropriate $15,000 from the General Fund reserve for
services performed under the agreement.
Councilman Kelly voiced his opposition to the motion and felt it
was inappropriate to be involved in the affairs of the City of
Santa Ana.
Councilman Hoesterey said it was well-known that there would be
a proliferation of high-rise office buildings on the boundaries
of Santa Ana. He noted the increased traffic impact upon the
City of Tustin, as previously witnessed through concerns about
St. Jeanne de Lastonnac School; and the lack of environmental,'
studies for the area. He felt it would be irresponsible to not
take appropriate action.
Councilman Prescott suggested the City Council of Tustin meet
with the City Council of Santa Ana and attempt to resolve the
issue. He was fearful of possible litigation and the resulting
division between the two cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar stated there had been aggressive efforts in
the past to instigate that type of cooperation, but
unfortunately, there had been deliberate action to mask General
Plan amendments. He did not view the recommended action as a
confrontation but as a message to the City of Santa Ana that
Tustin was apprehensive concerning traffic and a thorough
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technical data base would provide the City with traffic impact
knowledge.
Mayor Kennedy said recently the City of Santa Ana avoided
noticing Tustin of a General Plan amendment and, she believed,
quadrupled the density of projects on Seventeenth Street and
Tustin Avenue. The City's response is to force Santa Ana to
mitigate, as current law required. If the City did not force the
issue, Tustin would lose and the residents would suffer.
The motion carried 4-1, Kelly opposed. 100
-' 10. TERMS OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to direct staff to
research previous Council action taken on the terms of the
Planning Commissioners and then resubmit for Council action.
Councilman Prescott did not believe the same confusion existed
with the Planning Commission terms and suggested that the Council
advertise their intent to reappoint the Planning Commission.
The maker and the second withdrew the motion.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding length of term
language interpretation of ordinance No. 1015.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Hoesterey, to advertise
Council's intent to reappoint the Planning Commission, interview
the prospective candidates on April 17, 1989, and agendize
appointment of the Planning Commission on May 1, 1989.
The motion carried 5-0. 80
11. ASSAULT WEAPONS
Fred Wakefield, Acting Chief of Police, gave a staff report
indicating that at the present time handgun purchasers are
required to wait 15 days before receiving their weapon. During
that time their criminal record and background are checked
whereas an adult buyer of a longer -barreled gun (including
assault rifles) does not have to complete such a process. He
defined assault rifles and how they are easily converted to fully
automatic weapons, which have been outlawed in the. United States
for approximately 50 years. He explained that Assembly Bill 357
and Senate Bill 292 address the problem of assault weapons and
cited major provisions of the Bills.
The following members of the community spoke in opposition to
proposed Resolution No. 89-34:
Craig Stevens, 1636 Iowa Street #D, Costa Mesa
one speaker (unidentified)`
Arnold Gaunt, 17331 Village Drive, Tustin
The following members of the community spoke in support of
proposed Resolution No. 89-34:
Jack Miller, Tustin
Sandra Van Dorn, 13849 Apache, Tustin
Jim Maynard, 18571 Saugus Avenue, Santa Ana
Councilman Prescott stated that if this legislation passed, it
would not prohibit ownership of an assault weapon but would
control purchasing and identify owners. He shared a recent jury
duty experience and because of that experience, supported the
proposed legislation.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar believed in the Constitutional right to bear
arms but did not visualize the use of semi-automatic weapons as
legitimate sport activity. For those reasons, he would support
the Resolution.
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Councilman Hoesterey commented he would support the legislation
because it established a commission to review and administer
firearms. He felt the Bills would be modified prior to adoption
through public input at the appropriate State level. For each
individual City to set their own policies was futile and
introduction of these Bills would begin the process at the proper
State level.
Councilman Kelly voiced his opposition to the Resolution and
stated that the authors of the Bills were opportunistic, liberal
democrats attempting to further their political careers and',
restrict the rights of citizens.
Mayor Kennedy stated that for a balanced approach between
Constitutional rights and the danger of assault weapons she would
support the Resolution.
Council concurred (4-1, Kelly opposed) to adopt the following
Resolution No. 89-34:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING BILLS SB 292 AND AS 357
PERTAINING TO LIMITED'REGULATION OF ASSAULT WEAPONS 82
12. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IRVINE COMPANY AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN
PERTAINING TO TUSTIN AUTO CENTER, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
It was moved by Hoesterey seconded by Edgar, to authorize the
Mayor to execute subject agreement, authorize the City Attorney
and City Manager to approve the final form of the exhibits to the
agreement and appropriate $558,000 from the General Fund reserve
for construction of the public improvements.
James Rourke, City Attorney; noted that minor language changes
in the agreement and exhibits would be subject to final approval -
by himself and the City Manager.
Mayor Kennedy asked 'for review of the project because she was
concerned about the importance of providing proper flood control
for the City.
William Huston, City Manager, responded that the agreement
involved two levels of improvement, interim and permanent. The
permanent E1 Modena Channel improvement would be expansion to its
ultimate width and interim improvements would be storm drains
located within the auto center that would empty into the E1
Modena Channel. The only risk was that in 1 out of every 100
years there could be flooding until the permanent improvement
was completed. However, the flooding would cause no structural
damage and was a minimal risk.
Further discussion followed between Council and the City Manager
regarding the proposed project.
The motion carried 4-0,. Kelly abstained. 45
13. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR THE TUSTIN AREA SENIOR
CENTER
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to approve the
following:
1. Authorize purchase of furnishings for the Tustin Area Senior
Center in the amount of $87,508.08 from the following vendors:
Vertex Business Interiors, Tustin - $67,012.52; Reel/Grobman
Services, Inc., Santa Ana - $7,018.00; PHH, Furniture
Consultants, Los Angeles - $12,817.70 and Office Furniture
Specialists, Inc., Long Beach - $664.86
2. Appropriate $25,000 from the General Fund to complete funding
for the purchase.
Discussion followed between Councilman Prescott and staff
regarding the bid process used for this project.
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The motion carried 5-0. 41
XIII. REPORTS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - FEBRUARY 27, 1989
It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Kelly, to ratify the Planning
Commission Action Agenda of February 27, 1989.
Mayor Kennedy expressed her disappointment that the Irvine
Company was discourteous to staff during the discussion and
review of colors for the golf course club house and she was also
disappointed in Commissioner Weil's statement of having no right
to give 'input to a private business. She suggested that Council
have a joint session with the Planning Commission after the May
1, 1989, reappointments.
The motion carried 5-0. 80
2. JAMBOREE ROAD GRADING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT BETWEEN TUSTIN RANCH
ROAD AND CHAPMAN AVENUE RELOCATED (ORANGE)
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to receive and
file subject report. The motion carried 5-0. 86
3. MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to continue this
matter at the March 20, 1989 Council meeting. The motion carried
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XIV. PUBLIC INPUT
I.. TWELVE YEAR EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY
Richard Vining, 400 W. Main Street, -Tustin, asked how it was
determined to extend the Redevelopment Agency's eminent domain
authority for a twelve-year period.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development,
responded that the maximum time period established by California
Redevelopment law for eminent domain authority was twelve years
and the Council/Agency had the discretion to change that time
period.
Mr. Vining suggested that the twelve-year period be scrutinized.
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
1. SEMI-AUTOMATICS/OPTIONAL PRIMARY POLICE DEPARTMENT WEAPON
Councilman Prescott wanted the Council to consider the subject
of asemi-automatic as a primary weapon option for the Police
Department and requested the matter be agendized at the March 20,
1989 meeting.
2. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR TENANTS
Councilman Prescott questioned how a tenant could receive a
Certificate of Compliance in a non -conforming business/shopping
center and he felt some tenants had been given the impression
they could apply for a Certificate of Compliance.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development,
responded that she was not aware of any Certificate of Compliance
process extended to tenants. There was a tenant participation
process established by the Council/Agency enabling business
owners and tenants to respond to the Redevelopment Plan.
3. DINNER MEETING WITH THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Prescott requested agendizing the date when the City
Councils of Tustin and Santa Ana would meet for dinner.
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4. DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC" GOLF COURSE
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar noted the Tustin Ranch Golf Course had been
called a "public" golf course and requested staff submit a
precise definition of that title. Council could then take
action, if necessary, to insure that the golf course would remain
permanently available for public use.
5. REZONING OF SPECIFIED RESIDENTIAL AREAS TO COMMERCIAL
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar noted two specific areas in tthe City, one
near Packers Square and one on Seventeenth Street west of Pomona
Savings, where the continuity of commercial property had been
broken by residential property. He felt it would be beneficial
to rezone that property, and others that may exist in the City,
to commercial with a grandfather clause and requested that those
elements be included in the revised General Plan when it was
submitted to Council for action.
6. PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING CITY HALL RENOVATION
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar requested there be an opportunity for
citizens to reviewf the proposed renovation plans for City Hall
and give input.
7. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET WORKSHOP ON APRIL 3, 1989
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar reminded staff that Council had scheduled a
capital improvement budget workshop for April 3, 1989.
8. EXTENSIVE WEEDS ON PROPERTY AT GARLAND/RED HILL AVENUES
Councilman Kelly reported an extensive amount of weeds on the
property at Garland and Red Hill Avenues.
Mayor Kennedy directed staff to investigate.
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9. I-5 FREEWAY SOUND BARRIERS
Mayor Kennedy reported on. a letter received from Dwight .
Woolhouse, Tustin resident, requesting information concerning
I-5 sound barriers. She requested a staff report regarding plans
for I-5 sound barriers throughout the City.
10. CALTRANS MEETING, MARCH 14, 1989
Mayor Kennedy clarified that the Caltrans meeting to be held on
March 14 would not be conducted by the Council, but they would
be in attendance.
11. GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAM
Councilman Prescott commended the Public Works Department for
their excellent response to graffiti removal.
12. CAR THEFT DETECTION PLAN
Mayor Kennedy questioned the feasibility of a car theft detection
plan for the City. Staff will submit further information when
it becomes a viable tool in Southern California.
13. TILLER DAYS/PARADE COORDINATION .
Councilman Hoesterey requested that staff meet with the Tiller
Days Committee and the Jaycees to coordinate the mechanics of the
event. Even though the City was not responsible for the
operation of the event, it was a direct reflection upon the City.
XVI. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Kennedy announced that the City Council would recess to Closed
session to meet with its designated representatives regarding labor
relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; and,
based on existing facts and circumstances, the City Council has
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decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.
Said Closed Session is held pursuant to the authority of California
Government Code Section 54956.9(c).
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
At 11:10 p.m., the meeting recessed to the Redevelopment Agency, then
to the above Closed Session, then adjourned to the Caltrans meeting
on Tuesday, March 14, 1989, at 6:00 p.m., and then to the next
Regular Meeting on Monday, March 20, 1989, at 7:OO p.m.
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