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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 2000 07 03 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JULY 3, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Invocation was given by Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Tustin Girl Scout Flag Patrol. ROLL CALL Council Prosent: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Doyle Jim Ports Thomas R. Saltarelli Council Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Steve Foster, Chief of Police Tim Serlet, Public Works Director Jeff Westbrook, Senior Project Manager Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineedng Services Manager Beverley White, Chief Deputy City Clerk Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 10 in the audience PROCLAMATION - None PUBLIC INPUT July 4u~ Celebration -- Steven R. Melvin, 663 Ambrose Lane, Tustin, read the first lines of the Declaration of Independence; announced the first annual Ambrose Lane July 4th block party; requested Council sign a copy of the Declaration of Independence so he could display it to the children attending the party; and stated his pledge to the document's ideals. CLOSED SESSION - At 6:01 p.m. Mayor Thomas opened Public Input. There were no members in the audience and Public Input was closed. Mayor Thomas announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney about pending litigation to which the City was a party, El Toro Reuse Planning Authority et.,al vs. Board of Supervisors for the County of Orange, San Diego Superior Court Case Nos. 710121 and 710123, and to confer with their negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding: Real Property - 170 Pasadena Avenue, Tustin, California; Negotiators - William Huston or designee and Caltrans; Subject - Price and terms. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM l) '1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-003 (Applicant: Parviz Shamtoub) Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported the applicant was proposing to change the general plan land use designation from professional office to community commercial; and the proposed change would bring the land use designation and zoning into conformity for property at 17241 Irvine BOulevard. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. There was no public input and the public hearing was closed. Minutes - City Council July 3, 2000 - PaSe 1 It was moved by Potts, seconded by WorleV, to adopt the following Resolution No. 00-47 approving the environmental determination for the project: RESOLUTION NO. 00-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-003 AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carded 5-0. 615-20 It was moved by Ports, seconded by Wodey, to adopt the following Resolution No. 00-48 approving General Plan Amendment 99-003: RESOLUTION NO. 00-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-003, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ON A .52 ACRE VACANT LOT LOCATED AT 17241 IRVINE BOULEVARD Motion carried 5-0. 615-20 CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 6) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Wodey, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JUNE 26, 2000 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of June 26, 2000. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 00-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF MPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OFTHE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14 ON-SITE ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONVERSIONS (CIP NO. 7156) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-50 accepting said work as complete and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to;. 1 ) Release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and 2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and 3) Assuming no claims or Stop Notices are filed, it is further recommended that 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion the City Council authorize payment of the final 10% retention in the amount of $1,573.50 to National Electrical Contractors, Inc. as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 4. RESOLUTION NO. 00-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT - WALNUT AVENUE TO EDINGER AVENUE (CIP NO. 7124) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 0049 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to: 1 ) Release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and 2) Release the Faithful Performance bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and 3) Assuming no claims or stop notices are filed, it is further recommended that 35 days after the date. of recordation of the Notice of Completion the City Council authorize payment of the final 10% retention in the amount of $72,153.24 to All American Asphalt as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 19, 2000 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 19, 2000. Minutes -City Council July 3, 2000 - Page 2 6. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,879,616.10 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $407,557.22. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 7 THROUGH 8) 7. TUSTIN LEGACY: RECOMMENDATION OF SHORT-LIST FOR MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER COMPETITION It was moved by Ports, seconded bV Saltarelli, to confirm the recommendation of the Technical Evaluation Team to short-list Greystone Homes, John Laing Homes, Olson/Standard Pacific and Shea Homes as qualified to proceed to the proposal stage in competition for development of the Tustin Legacy Medium-High Density Residential site. Motion carried 5-0. 150-50 8. FEE WAIVER/PERMIT FOR TUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 2000 DINOSAUR DASH It was moved by DoVlel seconded by Saltarelii, to grant a fee waiver of staff costs and equipment of $5,000 and issue a permit for the 2000 Dinosaur Dash Motion carded 5-0. 390-55 PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS July 4th Holiday Councilmember Doyle wished everyone a happy 4th of July and requested remembrance of the men and women of the armed forces who gave up their lives for our country. Councilmember Potts remarked on how the signers of the Declaration of Independence had sacrificed everything for what they believed. Councilmember Saltarelli wished everyone a happy and safe 4th Of July. Mayor Pro Tem Worley invited everyone to attend the Tustin Meadows parade and the fireworks show at Tustin High School. Mayor Thomas stated he was giving the opening speech at the Tustin High School party at Centennial Park. Pioneer School Sports Field Lighting Councilmember Doyle noted his disappointment that after one year of negotiations with the Tustin Unified School Board, an agreement could not be reached regarding Pioneer th School field lighting; and stated he would recommend at the July 17 budget workshop that the funding for Pioneer School field lighting be withdrawn 'from school board negotiations and earmarked for the Tustin Legacy Sports Park. Councilmember Ports stated he was disappointed with the negotiations and encouraged the City and .school board to work toward a resolution. Councilmember Saltarelli agreed and stated his surprise that residents had not raised the issue of open space to the school board; and encouraged taxpayers and residents to contact the school board about the importance of open space and the use of fields by everyone. Mayor Pro Tem Wodey supported Councilmember Saltarelli's comments and congratulated Board Member Abelove for his support of joint use of Pioneer School sports fields; stated the issue would be agendized before the school board in three Minutes - City Council July 3, 2000 - Page 3 weeks; commented on the shortage of sports field lighting in the City; and encouraged residents contact the school board to support Pioneer sports field lighting. Mayor Thomas remarked that the City had always had a good relationship with the school district; commented on the school board's discussion of using Mello Roos funds to light the Pioneer sports fields and only allowing children to use the fields; noted the need for lighted fields for adult activities; and stated it would be unfortunate if a resolution could not be reached by the City and school board. Peppertree Park Councilmember Doyle commented on the slow construction schedule at Peppertree Park. Concerts In The Park Mayor Pro Tem Worley noted concerts in the park were held Wednesday evenings at Peppertree Park. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Thomas adjdumed the meeting at 7:31 p.m. The City Council scheduled a Budget Workshop on Monday, July 17, 2000, at 5:00 p.m.; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. /dF~P~, CITY CLERK Minutes - City Council July 3, 2000 - Page 4