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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1985 04 01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APRIL 1, 1985 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was call ed to order by Mayor Kennedy at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. Color Guard from Tustin Law Enforcement Explorer Post 811 presented a flag ceremony and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was given by Mrs. Martha Greinke, Councilmember Frank H. Greinke's mother. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Frank H. Greinke, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Ronald B. Hoesterey Donald J. Saltarelli Councilpersons Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Donald'D. Lamm, C6m. Development Director Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Royleen A. White, Dir. of Com. & Admin. Srvcs. Jeffrey C. Kolin, Recreation Superintendent Edward C. Knight, Senior Planner Roger Harris, Building Official ,--, Approximately 110 in the audience III. REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL 1. ELECTION OF MAYOR, 1985-86 Mayor Kennedy opened nominations for the office of Mayor for the year 1985-86. Councilman Hoesterey nominated Frank H. Greinke. There being no other submittals, Mayor Kennedy declared nominations were closed. Frank H. Greinke was elected Mayor for 1985-86 by a 5-0 unanimous vote. 38 2. ELECTION OF RAYOR PRO TEMPORE, 1985-86 Councilwoman Kennedy yielded the mayoral seat to Mr. Greinke. Mayor Greinke opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilman Edgar nominated Donald J. Saltarelli. There being no other sub- mittals, Mayor Greinke declared nominations were closed. Donald J. Saltarelli was elected Mayor Pro TempOre for 1985-86 by a 5-0 unanimous vote. 38 3. PRESENTATIONS TO URSULA E. KENNEDY, FORMER MAYOR Mayor Greinke presented Councilwoman Kennedy with a plaque, a corsage, and commendations for a very excellent job during the past year as Tustin's first woman Mayor. Margarete Thompson, President of Tustin Women in Chamber of Com- merce, honored Councilwoman Kennedy with a bouquet of flowers and granted her lifetime membership in said organization. Councilwoman Kennedy expressed heartfelt thanks to the City Council members, to her husband Wiley, son Wiley, City Manager William A. Huston, Administrative Secretary Janet Hester, The Tustin News, and to the people of Tustin. Councilman Edgar added his accolades to Councilwoman Kennedy on her outstanding service as Mayor during 1984-85. 38 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 4-1-85 IV. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING 1.APPEAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 85-6, 450 WEST FIRST STREET (Continued from March 18, 1985) The Director of Community Development presented the staff report and recommendation for continuance as contained in his inter-com dated April 1, 1985. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Greinke at 7:15 p.m. Mrs. Gates, applicant's spouse, stated she was present to answer any questions and requested further continuance of the matter. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to continue appealed Use Permit 85-6 to April 15, 1985. Carried 5-0. 81 V. PUBLIC INPUT None. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to approve the entire Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 18, 1985 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,054,302.97 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,527.47 50 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM OF BRUCE MAC ARTHUR; DATE OF LOSS: 11/7/84; DATE FILED WITH CITY: 2/15/85; CLAIM NO.: 85-10 Rejected subject claim as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 4. REJECTION OF CLAIM OF ALVIN SWAVELY; DATE OF LOSS: 11/10/84; DATE FILED WITH CITY: 2/25/85; CLAIM NO.: 85-11 Rejected subject claim as recommended by the City Attorney.- 40 5. REJECTION OF CLAIM OF CAROLYN W. CONWAY; DATE OF LOSS: 12/15/84; DATE FILED WITH CITY: 2/25/85; CLAIM NO.: 85-12 Rejected subject claim as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 6. REJECTION OF CLAIM OF JAMES YOSHIDA; DATE OF LOSS: 12/15/84; DATE FILED WITH CITY: 2/25/85; CLAIM NO.: 85-13 Rejected subject claim as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 7. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CONTRACT Authorized the Recreation Superintendent to sign an agreement in the amount of $7,900 with the San Diego FireWorks Company to provide a pyro-musical show for the Annual Fourth of July Celebration as recommended by the Recreation Superintendent. 45; 85-16 8. MYFORD ROAD EXTENSION BETWEEN MOULTON PARKWAY AND BARRANCA ROAD Approved the agreement for consultant services with L.S.A., Inc., for the preparation of the Environmental Assessment Docu- ment for Myford Road between Moulton Parkway and Barranca Road subject to final approval by CalTrans/FAU as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 45; 85-17 VII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. VIII, ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION ,- : None. IX, OLD BUSINESS None. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 4-1-85 X. NEW BUSINESS 1. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE THREE TRUCKS As recommended in the inter-com dated March 25, 1985, prepared by the Administrative Assistant, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Hoesterey, to authorize the purchase of two each one-ton flat bed trucks and one each one-ton pick-up with utility bed from Earnest Ford, Orange, for a grand total of $39,267.78 as recom- ~": mended by the Engineering Department. Carried 5-0. 87 2. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE SEMI-TRAILER Pursuant to the recommendation contained in the intep-com dated March 25, 1985, prepared by the Administrative Assistant, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Hoesterey, to authorize the pur- chase of an East Pusher semi-trailer from Nixon Egli, Santa Fe Springs, for $33,555.93 as recommended by the Engineering Depart- ment. Motion carpied5-O. 87 3. AWARD OF BID - STREET IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF NEW- PORT AVENUE AND IRVINE BOULEVARD Bids for subject project were opened on March 4, 1985, as follows: ~Arm and Hammer Concrete, Tustin $ 8,004.59 Hardy and Hatper, Inc., Santa Ana $ 9,895.11 Hatper Construction Co., Running Springs $10,203.20 Sully Miller COntracting Co., Orange $13,164.80 Ultimo General Contractor, Dana Poiht, $13,330.40 R. J. Noble Co,, Orange $14,562.00 It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Hoesterey, to award the ~.~ contract for the street improvementsat the northwesterly corner of ~ Newport Avenue 'and Irvine Boulevard to the low bidder, Arm and Hammer COnC~ete, Tustin~ in the amount of $8,004.59 as recommended by t~e~Di~ecton, Of Public Works/City Engineer in his inter-com dated M~Ch-26, i985. Carried ~-0, Greinke abstained. 95 4. TORT REFORM: SB 433, SB 934, AND AB 230 As recommended in the inter-com dated March 25, 1985, prepared by the Director of Community and Administrative Services, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Hoesterey, to formally support passage of Senate Bill 433, Senate Bill 934, and Assembly Bill 230 regard- ing tort reform. The motion carried 5-0. 61 WALK-ON ITEM 5. NOMINATION - ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL ' Councilwo~n KEnnedy requested Council consideration of subject Walk-on item. It was then moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hoesterey, to nominate Ruby M. May to serve as a representative for the City of Tustin on the County of Orange Senior Citizens Advisory Council and authorize the City Manager to sign the application~ as recom- mended in the inter-com dated March 29, 1985, prepared by the Recreation Superintendent. Carried 5-0. ' 41 XI. REPORTS ": 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - MARCH 25, 1985 It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Hoesterey, to ratify the enti re March 25, 1985, Planning Commission Action Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 80 2. COSTA MESA (NEWPORT) FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION - INFORMATION REPORT Following consideration of the inter-com dated March 22, 1985, pre- pared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file same. Carried 5-0. 54 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 4-1-85 XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. ORANGE COUNTY METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT Councilman Edgar reported he had the opportunity to speak with John Owen, Chairman of the Orange County Metropolitan Water District, who indicated a desire to address the Council on services the Dis- trict provides. Council concurred to direct the City Manager to contact Mr. Owen and schedule a meeting for same. 107 2. HOUSEHOLD TOXIC WASTE ROUND-UP DAY - APRIL 20, 1985 Councilman Edgar announced the Household Toxic Waste Round-Up Day to be held Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Transfer Station No. II (on Gothard between Talbert and Ellis). He encouraged local publicity of the event to make it a successful operation through community participation in the safe disposal of hazardous household wastes (i.e, solvents, pool chemicals, paint products, household cleaners, and pesti- cides}. 102 3. THANKS & RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR GREINKE Mayor Greinke thanked the Council for honoring him with the mayoral seat and expressed his wish to perform his duties well. He stated his philosophy and goal for a well-balanced community, whereby the community, business, industry, and government work together to maintain a healthy balance. Mayor Greinke reflected on the many honors bestowed upon him in years past, ranking his election to the City Council the highest. He thanked Councilman Saltarelli for encouraging his entrance into public office, and introduced his mother Martha Greinke, and his wife of 33 years Margaret Greinke. Both women were applauded by the audience. Lastly, Mayor Greinke extended thanks to all who voted him into office; for contributions and good works toward his campaign; he recognized The Tustin News editor-publisher/owner William A. Moses, II, and former Tustin Mayors/Council members in the audience. 38 XIII. RECESS - REDEVELOPMENT - ADJOURNMENT At 7:26 p.m. it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to recess to the Redevelopmerit Agency, and thence adjourn to the next regular meet- ing on April 15, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0. MAYOR ~LERK T