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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.C. 01 MINUTES 01-20-92CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1 1-20-92 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 6, 1992 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Puckett at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Pontious. II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rev. McCready Johnston, Church of the New Covenant. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Charles E. Puckett, Mayor Leslie Anne Pontious, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Jim Potts Earl J. Prescott Council Absent: None City Clerk: Mary E. Wynn Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Dan Fox, Senior Planner Gary Magill, Recreation Supervisor Becky*Stone, Assistant Planner Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 120 in the audience IV. PROCLAMATIONS 1. GIRL SCOUT 1992 COOKIE SALES PROGRAM Mayor Puckett read and presented a proclamation to representatives of the Girl Scouts, supporting the 1992 Girl Scout Cookie Sales Program. Patty Rivera, Girl Scout representative, introduced troop members and thanked the City for the proclamation. 2. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION - ROY BATES Mayor Puckett read and presented a proclamation to Roy.Bates who purchased an electric wheelchair for Ethel Rios. Roy Bates thanked the Council for the proclamation and said he was honored by the recognition. CITY COUNCIL, MINUTES Page 2, 1-6-92 3. STATE BATON TWIRLING CHAMPION - ALISON WELLMERLING Mayor Puckett read and presented a proclamation to Alison Wellmerling for winning the State Baton Twirling Championship. Alison Wellmerling thanked the Council for the proclamation. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. PRICING INFORMATION ON TEMPORARY BANNER (13102 NEWPORT AVENUE #106) Becky Stone, Assistant Planner, stated the applicant requested that this item be continued again to a future meeting. Councilmember Edgar said that because this item had been continued for several meetings, the applicant should re -apply for a Temporary Use Permit when the information was ready to be presented to Council. Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of a request to place pricing information on a temporary banner to be located at 13102 Newport Avenue. Council/staff discussion followed clarifying that the banner was not currently displayed at the location. James Rourke, City Attorney, advised the Council to amend the motion to include either denial of the appeal or denial of the appeal without prejudice. Councilmember Edgar amended the motion, agreeable to second, to include denial of the appeal without prejudice. Motion carried 5-0. VI. PUBLIC INPUT 1. ST. JEANNE DE LESTONNAC SCHOOL - MAIN STREET ACCESS The following members of the audience requested Council approve: (1) Caltrans re -design of a secondary driveway from St. Jean De Lestonnac School to Main Street, (2) conversion of Stoneglass from private to public street, and (3) joint meeting with Stoneglass residents: Barbara Boese, St. Jean De Lestonnac Home and School Association President Barbara Maggio, 2011 Munton Circle, Tustin Tom McClain, 13082 Cortina, Tustin Laurence Wilson, Bein, Frost & Associates representative CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-6-92 Councilmember Edgar requested staff meet with Caltrans and St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School to investigate design of a secondary driveway on Main Street. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to direct staff to investigate Caltrans' design of a secondary driveway from St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School to Main Street; conversion of Stoneglass from a private to a public street; and submit a report at the January 20, 1992 Council meeting. Mayor Puckett stated he had received numerous letters from concerned parents regarding the safety of their children in emergency situations due to the restricted accessibility of the school. Motion carried 5-0. 2. OPPOSITION TO CRAB COOKER RESTAURANT'S RED EXTERIOR PAINT Harriette Hammond, Park Tustin Homeowners' Association representative, spoke in opposition to the Crab Cooker Restaurant's exterior red paint. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Puckett removed Consent Calendar Item No. 13. It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to approve the remainder of the • Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 2, 1991 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City. Council Minutes �of December 2, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,867,836.72 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $585,552.82. 3. AMENDMENT TO FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to executethe amendment to the Agreement between the County of Orange and the City to provide specified fire services as recommended by the Finance Department. 4. RESOLUTION TO BE PRESENTED TO LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RELATED TO COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES Recommendation: Authorize transmittal of the draft resolution for consideration by the League of California Cities as recommended by the Community Development Department. S. ACCEPTANCE -OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 13080 Recommendation: Accept the public improvements associated with Tract No. 13080 and authorize the release of the following bonds: Faithful Performance No. 111411-99-270, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 1-6-92 - $233,000.00; Labor and Materials No. 111411-99-270, $116,500.00; and Monumentation No. 111411-99-346, $6,200.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 6. PURCHASE OF RIDING MOWER AND TRAILER Recommendation: Authorize the Public Works Department to purchase a riding mower and trailer' from Lawnmowers Plus in the amount of $10, 309.52 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 7. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-50 - CLAIMANT, LEIGHTON GARELL; DATE OF LOSS, 10/1/91; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 11/19/91 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property damages in the amount of $500.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. 8. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 90-36 - CLAIMANT, DONALD SCHENKER; DATE OF LOSS, 7/14/90; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 11/4/91 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for general damages of an undetermined amount as recommended by the City Attorney. 9. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-49 - CLAIMANT, MATTHEW BROWNDORF; DATE OF LOSS, 10/25/91; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 11/15/91 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for personal injury damages of an undetermined amount as recommended by the City Attorney. 10. SURPLUS VEHICLES AND WORK EQUIPMENT Recommendation: Authorize staff to sell two used police patrol units to the Irvine Unified School District for the amount of $2,150.00 per vehicle as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 11. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT - ANAHEIM STADIUM PARKING LOT Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Anaheim for use of the Anaheim Stadium parking lot for police motorcycle driver's training as recommended by the Police Department. 12. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONVERT GAS VEHICLES TO PROPANE Recommendation: Approve the conversion of two gas powered vehicles to propane vehicles and authorize the expenditure of approximately $6,000 from the City's AB2766 fund to finance the conversion as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 92-08 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RENOVATION OF FRONTIER PARK PLAY AREA Recommendation: Accept the public improvements installed by Mathis Construction Inc. at Frontier Park by adopting Resolution No. 92-08, and authorize the City Clerk to file CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-6-92 -- the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder as recommended by the Community Services Department. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 92-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CENTENNIAL PARK PLAY STRUCTURES Recommendation: Accept the public'improvements installed by Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. at Centennial Park by adopting Resolution No. 92-10, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder as recommended by the Community Services Department. 16. STATUS REPORT ON NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) DRAINAGE AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN (DAMP) Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the. Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 92-09 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR FRONTIER PARK PLAY STRUCTURES Recommendation: Accept the public improvements installed by Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. at Frontier Park by adopting Resolution No. 92-09, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County.Recorder as recommended by the Community Services Department. 18. APPROVAL OF TAKEOVER AGREEMENTS FOR PROJECT NOS. 800032, 800038, 800039, 800040, 800041 AND 800043 MODIFICATION OF VARIOUS TRAFFIC SIGNALS Recommendation: To expedite completion of subject projects, approve Takeover Agreements with Safeco Insurance Company and authorize the Mayor to execute same .as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE TUSTIN RANCH ROAD LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO THE LAURELWOOD DEVELOPMENT ' Recommendation: Accept the improvements constructed and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for said improvements with the adoption of Resolution No. 92-11. as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 20. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-53 - CLAIMANT, DAVID CHEY; DATE OF LOSS, 12/2/91; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 12/9/91 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for compensatory and punitive damages in the amount of $300,000.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 1-6-92 - 21. AUTHORIZATION FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES, GRADING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES, AND LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES Recommendation: Approve agreements with the companies of BSI Consultants, Inc., Hunsaker and Associates Irvine, Inc., Melad and Associates, Pacesetter Municipal Services, Inc., and Governmental Professional Services, Inc.; and authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute said agreements subject to final approval of the contracts by the City Attorney's office as recommended by the Community Development Department. 22. COST AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE RAILWAY FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE EDINGER AVENUE AT - GRADE CROSSING NO. 2-177.9-C Recommendation: Accept and approve the Cost and Maintenance Agreement to be executed with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company for subject project; and approve the expenditure for the cost of the subject rehabilitation as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 23. RESOLUTION NO. 92-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR P.C.C. CROSS GUTTER AND CURB RETURNS AT PACIFIC STREET AND SECOND STREET AND PACIFIC STREET AND THIRD STREET Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 92-12 approving plans and specifications for subject project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 24. RESOLUTION NO. 92-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORK OF IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR, - AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ORANGE STREET WIDENING/RECONSTRUCTION - HCDA PROJECT Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 92-02 accepting work of improvement and repair, and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Orange Street widening/ reconstruction - HCDA project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 13 - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14371 Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated numerous petitions were received regarding Tract Map No. 14371 and the City Attorney had advised that this item be agendized as a public hearing at a future Council meeting. Council concurred. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None I%. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 1-6-92 __X41 OLD BUSINESS 1. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN ON YORBA STREET AT AMAGANSET WAY 2. EMERGENCY PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS AND FMAGANSET WAY NG RED BEACONS AT THE INTERSECTION OF YORBA STREET AND j Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported Item No. 1 was a warrant study for the installation of stop signs and/or traffic signal installation on Yorba Street at Amaganset Way. He stated that based upon State guidelines, the warrant study on the intersection indicated that neither a multi -way stop nor a traffic sign said thaton was at the warranted at this time. Mr. Ledendecker December 21 1991 Council meeting, due to citizen concerns, Council voted to authorize the emergency placement of a three way stop sign and flashing red beacons at the inte2secttion of Yorba Street and Amaganset Way. Item No. was the administrative procedure to formally authorize the emergency placement of stop signs and flashing red beacons at the subject intersection. It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Potts, to receive and file Item No. 1, Request For Stop Sign On Yorba Street At Amaganset Way. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Potts, to adopt the following Resolution No. 92-03 authorizing the emergency placement of a three-way stop sign and flashing red beacons installation at the Yorba Street and Amaganset Way intersection: RESOLUTION NO. 92-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS Motion carried 5-0. 3. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON IIA" STREET AT SECOND STREET AND AT THIRD STREET 4. EMERGENCY PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS FOR THE INTERSECTIONS OF "A" STREET AT SECOND AND THIRD STREETS Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported that Item No. 3 was a warrant study regarding intersections at "A"/Second Streets and "A"/Third Streets. He stated that based. upon State guidelines, the intersections did not warrant all -way stop controls. Mr. Ledendecker said that at the December 2 1991 Council meeting, Council ordered stop sign installation at "A"/Second Streets and "A"/Third Streets. Item No. 4 provided the administrative procedure to formally authorize the emergency placement of .the four way stop sign installation at the subject intersections. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 1-6-92 It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file Item No. 3, Request For Stop Signs On "A" Street at Second Street and at Third Street. Councilmember Potts clarified the legality of Council's action to install the stop signs. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to adopt the following Resolution No. 92-04 authorizing the emergency placement of a four-way stop sign installation at the intersection of "A" Street and Second Street and at the intersection of "A" Street and Third Street: RESOLUTION NO. 92-04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS Motion carried 5-0. S. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF LEFT TURN ARROWS AT TRAFFIC SIGNALS Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager, reported that resident, Anthony Trujillo, had suggested that flashing yellow arrows be substituted for red left -turn traffic signal arrows. Staff had conducted a left -turn phasing policy study which indicated that left -turn arrows reduced traffic accidents, minimized delays during off-peak hours, reduced air pollution and fuel consumption. The study recommended installation of protected left -turn phasing on coordinated or arterial streets; continued conversion of four remaining protected/permissive left turn intersections to protected left -turn movements; and refrain from installing any new protected/permissive signal phasing. He also stated that flashing yellow left -turn arrows did not meet Federal and State guidelines. Mr. Kasdan additionally reported that Councilmember Potts had requested an informational report regarding the City of Irvine's removal of 44 left -turn arrows. He explained that the City of Irvine Council had voted to remove left -turn arrows only for minor street approaches. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the timeline for upgrading the four protected/permissive left turn intersections; and the number of left -turn arrows on minor street approaches. The following member of the audience spoke on inaccuracies in the staff report: Anthony Trujillo, Tustin It was moved by Potts, seconded by Prescott, to receive and file subject report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 1-6-92 Councilmember Edgar stated traffic accidents had been reduced since implementation of the current left -turn phasing policy and traffic signal operations. Mayor Pro Tem Pontious commented that the new signal at Red Hill/Mitchell Avenues was very effective and eliminated considerable left -turn delay. Motion carried 5-0. 6. FEASIBILITY STUDY TO PROVIDE A MEDIAN OPENING ON TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AT PALERMO Councilmember Potts stated the Almeria Homeowners' Association requested this item be continued for one month. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Edgar, to continue this item to the February 31 1992 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 11 - RED HILL AVENUE Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, described the location of Underground Utility District No. 11 and reported that Southern California Edison Company had requested an extension for the removal of the overhead -wires and utility poles from December 11 1991 to June 1, 1992. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to approve the Edison Company request for time extension from December 11 1991 to June 1, 1992 for the removal of the overhead wires and utility poles along Red Hill Avenue and Copperfi.eld Drive. Motion carried 5-0. 2. FORMATION OF ORANGE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Ronald Nault Finance Director, reported staff worked with the Orange County Fire Department, the Structural Fire Fund Cities and the Cash Contract Cities evaluating the concept of regional fire services. In 1991 the contract cities formed a steering committee to investigate alternatives that would serve the current demographic make-up of the Fire Department service area and the cities felt that creation of a Fire Protection District was the best alternative. The cities hired a consulting firm to evaluate the financial feasibility and other issues related to the formation of a district and their findings were contained in Draft Final Report, Phase I. He stated funds had been appropriated in the budget; and staff believed it was in the City's best interest, and cost effective, to remain a participant in this formation. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 1-6-92 Council/staff discussion followed regarding whether each city would have a voting representative in the district; current limitation of 11 members on the districtpanel; investigating contracting with the district or conversion to full membership of the district. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to 1) Receive and file the Draft Final Report, Phase I, "An Evaluation of Financial Feasibility for an Orange County Fire Protection District" and (2) Adopt the following Resolution No. 92-01 agreeing to participate in the formation of an Orange County Fire Protection District: RESOLUTION NO. 92-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AND AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION OF AN ORANGE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR THAT CHANGE OF ORGANIZATION Motion carried 5-0. 3. FUND RAISING - MC WHINNEY BERRIES Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that McWhinney Berries had requested establishment in the,City of a temporary strawberry stand for five months for non -profit - organization fund raising throughout Orange County. She stated that there were constraints regarding temporary use permits which restricted approval for such use for more than 30 days. Councilmember Edgar stated that this was a worthwhile cause, he supported the concept, and requested staff investigate a solution. Mayor Puckett said he favored referral to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated the Planning Commission could recommend what type of use application was necessary. Councilmember Edgar requested an expeditious application process. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to direct this item to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Councilmember Potts requested a report on how approval of the McWhinney strawberry stand might effect existing strawberry sales and stated he was concerned businesses may be impacted if the application was granted for 5 months rather than 30 days. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11, 1-6-92 4. EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR: COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, DRAFT EIR/EIS AND SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, Corridor EIR/EIS, and arized the background of the Eastern Transportation utilized visual aids to highlight staff recommendations including: construction of the west leg of the Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC); 21A-2 ' Modi f ied Alignment for the west leg in the Peters Canyon area of the ETC; 2E Modified Alignment alternative for the southerly terminus of the west leg of the ETC; draft EIR/EIS; and forwarding a letter of response to the draft EIR/EIS to the Transportation Corridor Agency. Council/staff discussion followed regarding formal submittal of EIR comments to the Transportation Corridor Agency. William Huston, City Manager, stated that the Transportation Corridor Agency had a responsibility to formally address staff's concerns regarding the construction of the west leg of the ETC and the comments must be forwarded before January 17, 1992. Councilmember Edgar said he supported the 2E Modified and suggested including the graphic display and clarification of reasons for supporting the 2E Modified Alignment in the letter to the Transportation Corridor Agency. He said he was concerned with the geotechnical problems that might occur with 21A-2 Modified and wanted an alignment that would not disturb neighboring communities; a berm to mitigate visual and noise impacts; and minimized grading costs. Council/staff discussion followed regarding reasons why the 21A-2 Modified Alignment should be formally reviewed by the Transportation Corridor Agency. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Councilmember Edgar's concerns: Hugh Fitzpatrick, The Irvine Company representative Mayor Puckett stated he supported 21A-2 Modified and 2E Modified as the best alignments for the City. Mayor Pro Tem Pontious said she supported staff's recommendations and requested review of 21A-2 Modified by the Transportation Corridor Agency. Council discussion followed regarding TIOPAC and 21A; and timeline for EIR approval. Councilmember Potts stated he supported action that would create minimal land destruction, and the least amount of air and noise pollution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12, 1-6-92 It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Edgar,, to support the construction of the west leg of the Eastern Transportation Corridor (ETC) as a necessary transportation facility which will directly and indirectly benefit the citizens of the City of Tustin and all of Orange County. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to support the City of Tustin's requested 21A-2 Modified Alignment for the west leg of the ETC in the Peters Canyon area which places the facility as far to the east as possible; limits impacts to existing landform and features; minimizes the amount of grading and earthwork required; and is least costly to construct. Motion carried 4-1, Edgar opposed. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Potts, to support the 2E Modified Alignment alternative for the southerly terminus of. the west leg of the ETC. This alignment provides a direct connection from the ETC to Walnut Avenue, and a continuous linkage from Jamboree Road to Harvard Avenue. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to review and approve the comments to the draft EIR/EIS as discussed in the body of the subject staff report and the itemized list of draft EIR/EIS comments. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to forward a copy of the formal letter of response to the draft EIR/EIS, along with any attachments, to the Transportation Corridor Agency, as revised; and include the graphic display and explanation of reasons for City support of 2E Modified Alignment. Motion carried 5-0. XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - DECEMBER 9, 1991 It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of December 9, 1991. Motion carried 5-0. 2. MAINTENANCE OF PARKWAYS ON WALLED ARTERIAL ROADWAYS Councilmember Edgar suggested maintenance of parkways could be done by volunteer groups. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 13, 1-6-92 - It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 3. TRANSMITTAL OF THE 1990-91 ANNUAL REPORT It was moved by Potts. seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 4. REQUEST FOR A PARKING VARIANCE ON BROWNING AVENUE SOUTH OF BRYAN AVENUE ON SATURDAYS DURING BASEBALL SEASON FOR THE TUSTIN EAST LITTLE LEAGUE Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager, reported that Columbus Tustin Middle School had 79 parking spaces, and on - street parking was permitted on both sides of Browning Avenue south of Parkview Way. Councilmember Potts requested a copy of the staff report be forwarded to Kristi Proctor, president of the Tustin East Little League. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to deny the request for a parking variance on the west side of Browning Avenue south of Bryan Avenue on Saturdays during baseball season for the Tustin East Little League. Motion carried 5-0. S. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1991 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried -5-0. XIII. PUBLIC INPUT 1. STOP SIGNS/FLASHING BEACONS - YORBA/AMAGANSET John Said, 14472 Heights Drive, Tustin, thanked the Council for installation of stop signs/flashing beacons at Yorba/Amaganset. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. PAYMENT OF BOND INDEBTEDNESS - CITY HALL Councilmember Edgar requested agendizing payment of bond indebtedness for the former City Hall site on Centennial Way. William Huston, City Manager, stated a report would be presented at the January 20 Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 14, 1-6-92 2. THE OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANT GRAND OPENING Councilmember Potts said The Olive Garden restaurant had opened and encouraged residents to patronize it. Mayor Puckett reported he had attended the grand opening of The Olive Garden restaurant. 3. LIVING CHRISTMAS TREES RECYCLING PROGRAM Councilmember Potts suggested staff investigate a living Christmas tree recycling program in which residents could donate living trees to City parks. 4. ATTORNEY/LEGAL FEES Councilmember Potts requested agendizing the attorney/legal fees study at the January 20 Council meeting. 5. DISPLAY OF BUSINESS BANNERS Councilmember Potts suggested the City encourage display of business banners to stimulate the economy by waiving sign fees, but continue to restrict the content. - 6. REPLACEMENT OF CIVIC CENTER WISHING WELL Councilmember Prescott requested agendizing a report on the replacement of the Civic Center wishing well. 7. HAPPY NEW YEAR Councilmember Prescott wished everyone a Happy New Year. 8. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM DEFEATED IN CIF FINALS Mayor Puckett reported that the Tustin High School football team was defeated in the CIF finals and he would be presenting proclamations to the team and coach at their football banquet. XV. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Puckett adjourned the meeting at 8:50p.m. hity Council January had scheduled a joint meeting Audit with the Committee The next regular 20, 1992, 5:30 p.m., in theunc 1 Chambers. meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, January 20, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. CHARLES E. PUCKETT, MAYOR . MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK