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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1986 09 02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THSTIN, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 2, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The ~meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:01 p.m. in the Ci'ty Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Hoesterey, and the Invocation was given by Councilman Kelly. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Donald J. Saltarelli, Mayor Ronald B. HoeSterey, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar John Kelly Ursula E. Kennedy Councilpersons Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, CityClerk Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Royleen White, Dir. of Com. & Admin. Services Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Jeff Davis, Acting Senior Planner Janet Hester, Administrative Secretary Approximately 40 in the audience III. PUBLIC HEARING 1. STREET NAME CHANGE - SAN JOAQUIN ROAD TO JAMBOREE ROAD AND MYFORD ROAD TO JAMBOREE ROAD The Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:03 p.m. There were no speakers and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. 86-109 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING DESIGNATION OF SAN JOAQUIN ROAD, BETWEEN BARRANCA ROAD AND WARNER AVENUE, TO JAMBOREE ROAD, AND MYFORD ROAD, BETWEEN EDINGER AVENUE AND BRYAN AVENUE, TO JAMBOREE ROAD The motion carried 5-0. 96 IV, PUBLIC INPUT 1. POSSIBLE MOVE OF HELICOPTERS FROM LOS ALAMITOS TO TUSTIN MARINE BASE AND VARIOUS AIRPORT RELATED MATTERS James H. May, 14642 Pepper Tree Circle, reported that Congressman Dannemeyer said he would like to see the helicopters at Los Alamitos moved to the Tustin Marine Base. The City Manager responded that the City Council had formally con- veyed that the City was opposed to such action and the E1 Toro and Tustin Marine bases oppose it. Staff will check on the status. Councilman Hoesterey reported that this month the flight pattern of the helicopters will be moved further east and away from the homes; Councilman Kelly reported that he had about 250 signatures on a petition about airport noise and commercial flights from John Wayne Airport. He said that he was going to send the petition with a letter to the Board of Supervisors. In response to Councilman Saltarelli's question about the content of the petition, Councilman Kelly said that they were asking for some procedural changes on flight patterns. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 9-2-86 Jane Hayes, 13291 Nixon Circle, was concerned that the requirements for a commercial pilot are only 10 hours of solo flight. She urged the Council to do something at a higher level regarding more strin- gent requirements. Councilman Saltarelli said that he and Mr. Huston would send a let- ter to the Orange County Airport and the Marine Corps about flight patterns of the airport and the Marine Base because of their close proximity, untrained pilots, and number of small planes stored at the airport. 101 2. STEVENS SQUARE PARKING STRUCTURE Richard Vining, 400 W. Main St., requested information on the sub- ject parking structure. Mayor Saltarelli responded that the City had notified the owner and previous owner that it is their responsibility to repair it. The City Manager advised that this should not be discussed publicly because of the legal implications. It is repairable. 60 3. TODDLER SWING AT FRONTIER PARK David McMann, 1409 Woodlawn Avenue, requested that the City replace the toddler swing at Frontier Park that was removed over six months ago. The City Attorney responded that staff should make a recommendation to the City Council and then the City Council take action for spe- cific location and equipment. 77 V. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to approve all of the Con- sent Calendar. Carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 1986, REGULAR MEETING 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,853,403.81. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,219.77. 50 3o AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT MAIN STREET AND PACIFIC STREET, AND MAIN STREET AND "B" STREET RESOLUTION NO. 86-110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN STREET AND PACIFIC STREET AND AT THE INTER- SECTION OF MAIN STREET AND "B" STREET AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 86-110 as recommended by the Dir. of Public Works. 94 4. RUSTY LEAF FIG TREE REMOVAL AT 1882 SANDWOOD PLACE Authorized staff to remove subject Fig Tree. 86.1 5. FINAL PARCEL MAP 86-201 - 2472, 14451, AND 14471 CHAMBERS ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 86-107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF lUSTIN, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 86-201 LOCATED AT 2472, 14451 AND 14471 CHAMBERS ROAD Approved Final Parcel Map 86-201 by the adoption of Resolution No. 86-107 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 9-2-86 6. TENTATIVE TRACT 12855 - 14572, 14582, & 14592 HOLT AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 86-108- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 12855 LOCATED AT 14572, 14582, & 14592 HOLT AVENUE Approved Tentative Tract No. 12855 by the adoption of Resolution ,'- No.86-108 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 99 7. SIGN CODE EXCEPTION FOR TUSTIN PAVILION CAFE, 17245 E. 17TH STREET Approved sign code exception for the Tustin Pavilion Care permit- ting an additional wall sign for building identification as recom- mended by the Community Development Department. 93 8. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 12273 - EAST SIDE OF "B" STREET, NORTHERLY OF MITCHELL AVENUE Accepted all public improvements and authorized release of Faithful Performance Bond #01NAA024310 in the amount of $19,000.00, Labor and Materials Bond #01NAA024310 in the amount of $9,500.00, and Monumentation Bond #01NAA024311 in the amount of $500.00 as recom- mended by the Director of Public Works. 99 VI. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION None. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. POTENTIAL STRIPING MODIFICATIONS ALONG THE MAIN STREET/BRYAN AVENUE CORRIDOR (BETWEEN NEWPORT AND BROWNING AVENUES) It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the restriping of Bryan Avenue from about 100 feet west of Red Hill Avenue to Browning Avenue as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion carried 5-0. 95 IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. UNDERGROUND TANK TESTING It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Kelly to authorize Hekimian and Associates of Huntington Beach to perform testing on the under- ground storage tanks located at 1472 Service Road as required by California Legislation in the amount of $1,325.00 as recommended by the City Engineer. Motion carried 5-0. 86 2. PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE TO SENIOR CENTER FUND RAISING CAMPAIGN It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to authorize staff to execute an agreement with Gary W. Phillips and Associates to serve as fund raising counsel for the Senior Center campaign, and to appropriate $17,000 for Phase One of the fund raising campaign. Royl een White, Di rector of Administrative and Community Services, reported that Phase Two would include the management of the cam- paign and would be more costly than Phase One. Councilwoman Kennedy reported that this is the same company that did the fund raiser for the Performing Arts. She said the com- mittee was reaching out to the community to help to build this Senior Center. They anticipate receiving another million dollars. The motion carried 5-0. 45; 86-54 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 9-2-86 X. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - AUGUST 25, 1986 It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to ratify the entire 2 Planning Commission Action Agenda of August 5, 1986. The motion carried 5-0. 80 2. LEFT TURN PHASING STUDY - WALNUT AVENUE AT CHERRYHOOD LANE Mayor Saltarell~ expressed that the speed is so fast on Walnut Avenue that only one car can turn left on the green light. The City Engineer responded that he would report back on the overall timing of the stop light and see if they could build in additional timing and would also report on the number of accidents at Raintree and Cherrywood as requested by Councilman Hoesterey. 94 3. REDHILL AVENUE - OVERHEAD UTILITY POLES It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 104 4. CITIZEN LETTER CONCERNING SIDEWALK CONDITIONS It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file sub. ject report. Motion carried 5-0. 92 5. CITIZEN CONCERNS - CENTENNIAL PARK LANDSCAPING It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file sUb- ject report. Notion carried 5-0. 77 6. INCREASE TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file sub- ject report. Motion carried 5-0. 102 7. MAIN STREET MEDIAN ISLAND INSTALLATION Councilman Kelly commented that the report stated that these islahds would restrict the number of travel lanes in each direction. He felt that this might slow down the traffic and be an advantage. The islands would beautify the street and would also be a safety advan- tage. He has spoken to a lot of the residents and they have all spoken in favor of the medians. The City Engineer said that if the medians were put in, the best time would be at the same time as the reconstruction project in order to get the best cost break. Mayor Saltarelli felt we should poll the people to see if the major- ity are in favor of the islands. The islands would prohibit left turns into driveways. The City Engineer said that he had some preliminary cost estimates. The first one is from Myrtle to "B" St. and is $70,600. The second one is from 200 ft. west of Myrtle to "C" St. and is $96,100. Maintenance would be approximately 354 a square foot. COuncilman Hoesterey suggested that we have a layout of the isl ands for an attachment tothe letters for polling of the residents. COuncilwoman Kennedy thought the medians would beautify the area but she felt the costs were high. The City Engineer commented that there would not be enough room for "U" turns without the car backing up. He will poll the residents. 95 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 9-2-86 8. YORBA STREET WIDENING/UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND IRVINE BOULEVARD Councilman Edgar spoke in favor of the project and felt professional office zoning would develop more rapidly. He was thinking of next year for this project. The City Manager pointed out that our gas tax allocation is com- mitted for sometime with the heavy capital program of Myford Rd. through the Marine Base. The money would have to be allocated from the general fund. Mayor Saltarelli felt it was a good project but that we have to be sure that the AHFP funding and the gas tax is available for the major projects for traffic relief. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to keep subject project on our long term planning and look at it in the next fiscal year. Motion carried 5-0. 104 9. TUSTIN HEIGHTS SHOPPING CENTER ENTRANCE MODIFICATION AT IRVINE BLVD. AND OLD IRVZNE BLVD. The City Engineer said that they had made verbal contact with Ms. Leslie Ammerman with Rreef Corporation. They have had a change in personnel and are in the process of updating their files. Councilwoman Kennedy said that Ms. Ammerman was no longer with them. She encouraged staff to follow up on the project. 95 10. PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR COMMUNITY CABLEVISION It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file sub- ject report. Motion carried 5-0. 53 11. RATE INCREASE FOR COMMUNICOM CABLE TELEVISION It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file sub- ject report. Motion carried 5-0. 53 12, EXTENSION OF MISSION BELL THEME ALONG EL CAMINO REAL UPGRADING/MODIFICATION OF DOWNTOWN AREA SIGNAGE COuncilman Kelly suggested that the City send letters to the Historical Society and the Auto Center dealers to see if they would be interested in funding the bells. Staff to write the, Historical Society to see if they would be inter- ested in raising the money for the bells. The cost is $2,200 per bell based on the fact that we would be buying 20 bells. Councilman Kelly requested that the downtown area signs have a mes- sage put on the back side. Councilwoman Kennedy suggested we put the same sign on the back side. Staff will check on the signs to see if they can be lettered on the back side. · Council man Hoesterey suggested that we go ahead with redoing both sides of the signs. Council concurred. 93 XI. OTHER BUSINESS 1. CLOSED SESSION The City Manager requested the City Council recess to a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54957. .CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 9-2-86 2. DEFENSE PLAN In light of the airplane crash in Cerritos, Councilman Hoesterey felt we should prepare ourselves if we ever have such an accident in the City. The City Manager responded that we do have a State approved Defense Plan but it is an item that we need to update annually and train our personnel. We are looking at what kind of materials, facili- ties, etc., that we need to make the plan work and that could include things like the use of volunteers, etc. 103 3. REDHILL RAILROAD CROSSING Councilwoman Kennedy reported that'the gates at the Redhill crossing were down for approximately 16 minutes this morning and two para- medics could not get across. She felt we should apply pressure to prevent this. 101 4. CLOSED RIGHT HAND LANE ON REDHILL AT EDINGER Councilwoman Kennedy asked when the right hand lane at Redhill and Edinger would be opened. The City Engineer responded that it was supposed to be open three weeks ago. He said we have to do the work in stages to keep the intersection open. We are at the mercy of the contractor. We feel that it should be completed by the middle of next week. In response to Councilman Hoesterey, the City Engineer said that we do have penalties in our City contracts, however, this is not a City contract. 95 5. NEW CITY STRIPING Councilman Kennedy noted that she had seen new City street striping and wondered if it had been done at night. Most of the lane lines and some of the crosswalks are done by contract striping crews. They do all the work at night and it makes much less of an impact. Some of the striping will have to be done at night. 95 6. KENNETH FLEAGLE ILL Councilwoman Kennedy reported that Kenneth Fleagle, our former Com- munity Development Director, is very ill in the Santa Monica St. John Hospital. 7. AGNES BACON'S BIRTHDAY Councilman Edgar recognized that today was Agnes Bacon's birthday. 8. BUENA PARK'S REQUEST FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY It was moved b~/Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to pass and adopt the fol 1 owing resol uti on: RESOLUTION NO. 86-115 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING THE CITY OF BUENA PARK'S REQUEST FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY Motion carried 5-0. 73 9. MEETING REGARDING TRAFFIC PROBLEMS Mayor Saltarelli, Mr. Huston, Mr. Agran and Mr. Willett will meet for lunch next week to discuss traffic problems. XI I. RECESS; RECONVENED The City Council recessed to a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54957 at 8:23 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:14 p.m. with all members present. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 9-2-86 10. DRUG TESTING It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, that in the process of new employees being interviewed for positions in the City of Tustin, that drug testing be incorporated as part of the physical examina- tion that is given. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Saltarelli said that the City Attorney would provide whatever direction is necessary to implement the policy. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to direct the City Attorney to come back with a resolution addressing probable cause as a justification to have a drug test. Motion carred 5-0. Mayor Saltarelli commented that as part of the publicity relative to drug testing, the idea of mandatory testing or testing for all employees has been a topic of discussion. He wanted to make it clear that the Council has not been and continues not to be on a "witch hunt" for any employee who might be taking drugs on private time or trying to invade anyone's privacy. However, as a matter of attempting to keep a good drug free environment, which he thinks we already have in the City of Tustin, it was moved by Saltarelli, Sec- onded by Edgar, that staff be directed as part of the meet and con- fer process to meet with the Employee Associations and discuss methods and means by which we could come to another conclusion to see to it that Tustin has a drug-free work environment. Councilman Hoesterey clarified that there is a national awareness regarding drug use and we want to work together to address a problem that is a national problem and does have national highlight. We want to get help to anyone who might need help and to create a better environment for everybody. The intent is to work together as a team with the employees to bring a drug free work environment to · "' our city. Councilman Edgar stated that to any of the Council's knowledge, there is no drug problem in Tustin. However, if there should be a problem, it is essential for us to have the openness to seek help and to have a willing support in our City to get help and be a better employee because of it. Councilwoman Kennedy said that she had concerns about it and actually so does all the Council. She is concerned about the unreliability of drug testing in general and the invasion of pri- vacy. She said they all respect our employee-public very much but they carry the dual burden of having to represent our constituents, too, and are going very cautiously as they should. She said she was anxious to hear what the employees have to tell them about solving any possible problem that could exist. Motion carried 5-0. 79 11. SALE OF BEER BY JAYCEES AND LIONS CLUB AT TILLER DAYS FAIRE Councilman Edgar said that the Jaycees cooperatively with the Lions Club have requested to sell beer at the Tustin Tiller Days Faire and they can be under the Jaycee Umbrella National policy. TherefOre, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that upon confirmation that the Jaycee National Umbrella Policy will cover the Tustin Jaycees and the Lions Club for sale of beer at the Tustin Tiller Days Fai re, the Jaycees and the Lions C1 ub will be permitted coop- eratively to sell beer at the Tustin Tiller Days Street Faire. Carried 5-0. 34 XIII. RECESS & ADJOURNMENT The.meetihg Was recessed to the Redevelopment Agency at 9:24 p.m.,and thence adjourned to the next regular meeting on September 15, 1986, at 7:00 p.m,-byunanimous informal consent.