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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1988 10 03MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 3, 1988 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoesterey at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hoesterey and the Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy. f"- II. ROLL CALL Council Present: Ronald B. Hoesterey, Mayor Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar 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, Director/Comm. Development Fred Wakefield, Acting Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director/Public Works Dept. Royleen White, Director/Community & Adm. Services Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Approximately 125 in the audience III. PUBLIC HEARING - None IV. PUBLIC INPUT 1. SCHOOL CROSSING ZONES ON PROSPECT AVENUE AND YORBA STREET Francine Morrison, 14501 Heights Drive, Tustin, spoke as a concerned parent whose children must cross both Yorba Street and Prospect Avenue on their way to school. She stated that even with crossing guards, the cars travel at a high rate of speed and then brake unsafely upon reaching the crosswalk. She requested the use of portable signs approximately 100 feet before reaching the crosswalk. The signs would reduce the speed limit to 15 miles per hour and prohibit passing in the zone area approaching the crosswalk. Mayor Hoesterey requested staff to investigate the use of this type of signage and agendize the' matter for the October 19, 1988 Council meeting. 2. POLITICAL SIGNS Gregory Hile, 644 W. Third Street, Tustin, addressed the Council regarding his political signs. He stated he had hired a sign company to install and remove his political signs and he had received notification from the City that the political sign ordinance would not be enforced. Councilman Kelly requested agendizing the possibility of eradicating the campaign sign ordinance. 3. TAC -1 SMOKE DETECTORS Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin, said that TAC -1, through the volunteer fire department, would be notifying all senior citizens that smoke detectors can be installed in their homes upon request. She also thanked City Manager Huston for the letter he wrote for volunteer use during the installation of smoke detectors. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 10-3-88 1. APPROVED MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 19, 1988, REGULAR MEETING 2. APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,061,144.23 RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,736.35 50 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 88-43; CLAIMANT -GREG SULLIVAN, DATE OF LOSS -4/22/881 DATE FILED WITH CITY -7/6/88 Rejected subject claim for personal damages in the amount of $50,000.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 S. RESOLUTION NO. 88-109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, TO. ADOPT A VOLUNTARY' CONSERVATION PROGRAM REDUCING WATER CONSUMPTION BY TEN (10) PERCENT Adopted Resolution No. 88-109 adopting a voluntary water conservation program reducing water conservation by ten percent as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. 107 \ 6. RESOLUTION NO. 88-110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TUSTIN RANCH ROAD, PORTOLA PARKWAY, IRVINE BOULEVARD AND LA COLINA DRIVE, PROJECT NOS. 700079, 700080, 700081 AND 700083 Adopted Resolution No. 88-110 approving the plans and specifications for subject project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 86B 7. REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVALS Approved tree removals at the following locations as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division: 17341 Vinewood, 1831 Royal Oak, 17441 Village Drive, 17362 Roseleaf, 14662 Dartmouth, 14652 Dartmouth, — 2311 Figtree, 17352 Amaganset, 14042 Charloma, 14302 Heatherfield, 1891 Royal Oak, 14352 Cloverbrook, 14801 Attboro and 2302 Figtree. Denied the request for tree removal at the following location as recommended by the Public Works Depart- ment/Field Services Division: 1762 Lance Drive. 86 S. RESOLUTION NO. 88-111 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT WALNUT AVENUE AND CHERRYWOOD LANE Adopted Resolution No. 88-111 accepting said work authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 866 9. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH NORRIS-REPKE, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SERVICES AND STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON GREEN VALLEY DRIVE, UTT DRIVE AND ALLEY SOUTH OF BONITA STREET EAST OF NEWPORT AVENUE Approved an agreement with Norris-Repke, Inc., for construction surveying services for subject project for a — fee not to exceed $6,100 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 45 Consent Calendar Item No. 4 - Ruby May Appointment to the Orange County Senior Advisory Council Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy wanted to thank Ruby May, who would be serving her ninth year on the Orange County Senior Advisory Council representing the City of Tustin. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to authorize staff to write appropriate letters to the Director of the Orange County League of Cities, to Supervisor Tom Riley, and to the Chairman of the Advisory Council requesting Ruby May's appointment as a two- year voting member of the Orange County Senior Advisory Council. The motion carried 5-0. 41 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 10-3-88 VI. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. STATUS REPORT - TWA/CRAS/ASC Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, gave a staff update report. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy commended Bernard Chase, Contract Planner, on his Phase 2 Access Plan report. Councilman Edgar noted it was important for Council to have an awareness and control of all aspects of the Plan due to the impact upon the City. - Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy asked who were the members of CRAS (Coalition for a Responsible Airport Solution). Christine Shingleton responded that there was a variety of public agencies as well as private individuals involved. The agencies were largely in opposition to any joint use of MCAS E1 Toro. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edaar, to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. 88-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (CRAS) The motion carried 5-0. , 101 2. AGREEMENT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BLEACHERS It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to continue this item at the October 19, 1988 Council meeting. The motion carried 5-0. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. RENT CONTROL FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file subject report. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy felt the letter in question did exist and requested staff to continue their search for the letter. The motion carried 5-0. 81 2. SANTA ANA (I-5)/COSTA MESA (RTE 55) INTERCHANGE H.O.V. LANE STATUS Mayor Hoesterey stated that the Caltrans representative would be available at the Council meeting on October 19, 1988. Charles Farnham, 15500 Tustin Village Way #23, Tustin., was concerned with the proposed 5/55 Freeway interchange construction and how the diamond lanes or H.O.V. lanes would effect his lifestyle and his property. He requested each Councilmember's position on the proposed construction. Mayor Hoesterey said each Councilmember could respond now or hold their response until the meeting of October 19th when Caltrans would make their presentation. He personally wanted to review the presentation prior to stating his position. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy asked Mr. Farnham if he was concerned about the freeway expansion or specifically the H.O.V./Diamond Lanes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 10-3-88 Mr. Farnham answered that his immediate concern was for the H.O.V. lane that would be elevated above his property. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy said staff reports were available in the Police Department on the Friday prior to each Council meeting. She stated her position on the H.O.V./Diamond Lanes as a necessary step_ that must be taken in order to encourage ridesharing and had previously voted in favor of them, but was anxious to hear the Caltrans presentation. Richard "Skip" Murray, 15500 Tustin Village Way #110, Tustin, addressed the Council regarding his concerns which included environmental impact, high-rise interchange ramifications on residential neighborhoods, decreased .property values, City Council representation for residents, increased noise, oil mists, economic impact and future conversion of H.O.V. lanes to general purpose lanes. Mayor Hoesterey said there were many difficult questions that needed to be answered and Caltrans would assist in those answers at the next meeting. Councilman Edgar said the Council recognized that the I-5/55 interchange was an extremely congested interchange in need of traffic relief and had been observed as one of the worst in the County. There had been a high priority in the State and the County to correct this problem `will cost over $100,000,000. He said part of that cost was due to legal commitments regarding the environment. The most distressing concern was the noise and there are some very positive technologies in existence to reduce noise. The flyovers would have walls on both sides that would intercept the noise. The CaltransI commmitment was that the ultimate design and construction of the flyovers would reduce noise and improve what currently exists. — Mr. Murray stated that information from Caltrans indicated that there would not be a sound wall. He questioned the impact on the environment and wanted the Council to make a value judgement whether it would be worth destroying a good portion of the City for an unproven project. Carole Bryant, 15500 Tustin Village Way #100, Tustin, voiced her concerns regarding H.O.V. lanes. She cited articles and surveys that expounded on the attributes of these lanes, but stated these reports were incomplete because no one surveyed the groups forbidden to use the lanes. She thought that the bus lanes were unnecessary and unwanted. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy noted that members of the audience had information she did not have and was concerned about agendizing the matter for a formal night meeting. She proposed a workshop with Caltrans and the public starting at 5:30 p.m. to review the situation. Mayor Hoesterey did not feel it was a problem to agendize the issue for the next meeting. If Council had questions prior to the meeting, answers could be obtained. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy said she would be in the Council Chambers at approximately 5:30 p.m. with staff to further her knowledge on the matter. Donna Wilson, resident of townhouses involved in the flyover, noted that drawings of the wall in question did not even cover the wheels of the buses. She also expressed her approval of the workshop. Council concurred to adjourn to a Workshop at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on October.19, 1988. Mayor Hoesterey said all questions would have to be adequately addressed in the EIR review conducted by Caltrans and now was the proper time to raise concerns. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 10-3-88 Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, responding to Councilman Prescott's question as to when the EIR was scheduled for final certification, said staff did not know the date but would have the information by the next meeting. 54 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY Councilman Edgar said that the Foothill/Eastern Corridor is committed to finance the initial construction through bonds. In the review process, it became apparent that the bylaws needed upgrading. The Agency attorneys reviewed the original Agreement and made text changes. These revisions had been reviewed by City Attorney Rourke and he had concurred that they are not substantive changes but they do precisely update all the text and bring the Agreement into accordance with current operating procedures. It was }roved by Edaar, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the First Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and adopt the following Minute Order: The City Council authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Creating the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency in substantially the form presented to the Council, with authority delegated to the Board Member representing the City of Tustin to approve provisions regarding any changes and authorizes and directs the City Clerk to forthwith send a certified copy of this Minute Order to the Executive Director of the Transportation Corridor Agencies of Orange County, California. -The motion carried 5-0. 45 4. TUSTIN JAYCEES REQUEST FOR TILLER DAYS PARADE FUNDING It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Kelly, to issue a check in the amount of $4,700 to the Tustin Jaycees to cover the cost of staging the Tiller Days Parade. The motion carried 5-0. 41 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LOWER PETERS CANYON RETARDING BASIN (FACILITY F06B01) AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES, PROJECT NO. 900027, AD 86-2 Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, asked, as an addition to the staff recommendation, that maintenance responsibility be subject to his approval. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to award the contract for the subject project to Sukut Construction, Inc., in the amount of $5,111,460.00 and the maintenance responsibility for the facility be resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy wanted to know if there would be a possibility of recreational activities from the Lower Peters Canyon Retarding Basin. Robert Ledendecker replied that the Lower Peters Canyon Retarding Basin was within the regional park area that would be developed and maintained by the County of Orange and it would be part of the outdoor camping facility. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy said she had understood that vehicles would not be allowed in the park and it would be a hiking, walking and riding park. She requested an update report. William Huston, City Manager, said there is a deed restriction on the property giving the City the right to have input and review of all plans. Therefore, there would be an opportunity for the City to review any plans approved by the County regarding access, type of improvements, etc. Staff will CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 10-3-88 provide an update regarding the approvals, but the actual planning is sometime in the future. The motion carried 5-0. 86B 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON ARROYO AVENUE# PROJECT NO. 600066 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to award the contract for subject project to RLT Construction, Inc., in the amount of $112,545.00. The motion carried 5-0. Councilman Edgar wanted staff to agendize, for the next meeting, additional improvements because of the savings on this contract. Councilman Prescott suggested delaying the action until November when rate relief would be discussed. Council concurred. UT 7. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TREE STUMP GRINDER It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterev, to authorize the purchase of a Tree Stump Grinder from Vermeer -California, Inc., in the amount of $20,497.46. Councilman Kelly was opposed to the motion because the purchase exceeded the budget by 15% and he also questioned the choice of the company. Councilman Prescott said it appeared that the purchase was for a "state of the art" remote control element on the stump grinder and he felt it was unnecesary. Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, responded that the remote control switch had a safety feature and when quotes were originally received for budgetary purposes that particular feature did not exist. Staff felt it was worthwhile to incorporate the safety feature into the current bid. The bid quotes were obtained in January, 1988, and price increases resulted in the overbid. As a substitute motion, it was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, to continue this item at the meeting of October 19, 1988. The motion carried 5-0. 86 X. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - 26t 1988 It was moved by Edaar, seconded by Kennedy, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of September 26, 1988. The motion carried 5-0. 80 2. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF AUGUST 31j, 1988 It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edaar, to receive and file subject report. The motion carried 5-0. 50 3. MARINE CORPS MANEUVERS It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and f103 subject report. The motion carried 5-0. 4. FEASIBILITY OF-RESTRIPING RED HILL AVENUE FROM VALENCIA AVENUE TO EDINGER STREET (EASTBOUND DIRECTION) Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy said the City was not doing what should be done regarding bicycle trails. She shared in that responsibility, but the City had been desperately trying to move traffic and bicycles seemed a luxury. She felt preventing the bottleneck at Red Hill and Edinger would benefit the majority of citizens. She also wanted the Council to increase their commitment to bicycle lanes in order to encourage short - distance traveling on bicycles. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 10-3-88 It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to restripe Red Hill Avenue from Valencia Avenue to Edinger Street (eastbound direction) to a three lane cross section. The motion carried �-0. 1 95 S. USE OF SPEED BUMPS/HUMPS AS TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ... Councilman Edgar noted that other communities. had used speed humps/bumps as traffic control devices in residential areas to control speeding. He felt they were an innovative idea to decrease speed, but was -now hearing that bumps/humps are hazardous and caused problems. He despaired over the fact that the City does not have an effective way to stop occassional speeders. If the City does not take constructive measures to control the speeding, it could result in the death of a child. He had no choice but to accept staff's recommendation, but he thought the City should be creative enough to inhibit speeders. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy suggested lobbying the Department of Transportation. Councilman Edgar agreed. r- Mayor Hoesterey had difficulty with the implemention of speed bumps on residential streets. He said there are occasions when emergency equipment and vehicles need to travel at a high rate of speed. Speeding over the bumps or humps could damage the vehicles and equipment. He had also noticed that the speed of cars in between these devices was accelerated. Councilman Kelly thought the City had a sufficient police force to issue tickets to speeders and was opposed to devices that would effect the streets. Councilman Prescott was in favor of . increased police enforcement. He thought that speed bumps/humps were effective in mobile home parks, but did not approve of them for City streets. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy asked if any Councilmember was interested in the recommendation regarding "rumble strips". Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, stated that rumble strips had been used widely throughout the County, but had also received complaints on the noise. The rumble strips could be installed on a trial basis and removed if unsatisfactory. No action was taken on this agenda item. 100 6. PROCEEDS FROM YOUTH CENTER AND SALE OF SIXTH STREET PROPERTY It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to continue this matter at the October 19, 1988 City Council meeting. The motion carried 5-0. 85 7. CABLE BROADCASTING OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Mayor Hoesterey said this was now a mute point since televising had commmenced with this meeting. He then stated the broadcast dates and time. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy asked if the meetings would be broadcast in their entirety. She received an affirmative response. It was moved by Hoesterev, seconded by Kelly, to receive and file subject report. The, motion carried 5-0. 38 8. EXCESSIVE IRRIGATION WATER RUNOFF AT PEPPERTREE PARK AND ON FIRST STREET MEDIAN ISLANDS It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to receive and file subject report. The motion carried 5-0. 107 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 10-3-88 XI. OTHER BUSINESS 1. "CAR POOLING DAY", OCTOBER 6, 1988 Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy reminded everyone that Orange County "Car Pooling Day" was Thursday, October 6, 1988. She would be car pooling on that day to alleviate traffic congestion and suggested others do the same. 2. POPULATION ON CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS Councilman Edgar complimented staff for installing accurate population signs throughout.the City. 3. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION STANDARDS Councilman Edgar said he had received several concerns from East Tustin residents regarding construction inspection standards. He wanted residents to have specific directions and that building inspectors should only require compliance with the building permit. He urged staff to have standard instructions. 4. HEIGHT OF ROADWAY AT FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL, EAST TUSTIN Councilman Edgar had reviewed the flood control channel in East Tustin and had comments made to him about the level of the adjoining roadway being significantly higher than the previous level of the roadway. This change was effecting the privacy of residents. He wanted staff alerted to the problem. S. LEFT TURN SIGNAL AT HEIGHTS DRIVE/YORBA AVENUE Councilman Edgar said a resident had indicated the traffic on Yorba Avenue made it difficult during peak periods to turn left — onto Heights Drive. He requested staff to investigate a solution. 6. GRAFFITI SITES Councilman Prescott reported graffiti on. the traffic control box at the northeast corner of Walnut and Newport Avenues and on the storm drain between Tustin Meadows and Peppertree where Sycamore deadends. 7. PEALING PAINT ON GAZEBO/SOUTHEAST'CORNER OF 6TH AND EL CAMINO Councilman Prescott had noticed the paint on the gazebo at the southeast corner of Sixth Street and El Camino Real was pealing off. He asked that repainting be scheduled. 8. EXCESSIVE LITTERING ON PROSPECT AVENUE Councilman Prescott said there was excessive littering on Prospect Avenue and asked for enforcement procedures to eliminate the problem. 9. TILLER DAYS Mayor Hoesterey announced that Tiller Days would be held on October 7, 8 and 9, 1988. 10. LEFT TURN LANE, IRVINE BOULEVARD/EAST OF 55 FREEWAY Mayor Hoesterey reported a safety hazard at Irvine Boulevard, east of the 55 Freeway. He said during rush hour traffic automobiles attempt to use the left-hand turn pocket to enter the gas station while traffic entering the northbound 55 Freeway, via the extreme right hand lane, are traveling at a high rate of speed and automobiles in the two traffic lanes waiting for the signal at the freeway are stopped. He witnessed a car making the turn who was almost hit broadside from the blind third lane. He suggested corrective measures be taken. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 10-3-88 %II. ADJOURNMENT At 8:23 p.m., the meeting recessed to the Redevelopment Agency, then adjourned to a joint session with the Planning Commission at the Tustin Market Place on Thursday, October 6, 1988; at 3:30 p.m., then to a Workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 1988, and then to the next Adjourned Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 1988, at 7:00 p.m. MAYOR TY CL RK