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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1996 01 02MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 2, 1996 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Potts at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saltarelli. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Captain Lee Lescano, Salvation Army Church. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF EDDY MEREDITH AND STEVE JOHNSON Councilmember Thomas requested adjournment in memory of Eddy Meredith and Steve Johnson. ROLL CALL Council Present: Jim Potts, Mayor Tracy A. Worley, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Thomas R. Saltarelli Jeffery M. Thomas Council Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Director of Community Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Rick Brown, Building Official Dan Fox, Senior Planner Approximately.6 in the audience PUBLIC INPUT CITIZEN COMPLAINT — POLICE STAFF Onnolee Elliott, 13631 Yorba Street, Santa Ana, remarked on her desire to terminate employment of several staff members, specifically Chief Franks. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 2) 1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95-001 (DAHN CORPORATION) Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the applicant was proposing to change the land use designation on a 2.6 acre property, located at Warner Avenue and Jamboree Road, from Military to Industrial. He explained that in 1994, the City had changed the General Plan designation from Industrial to Military as part of the overall General Plan update. He said the Planning Commission had reviewed the proposal and recommended approval of the amendment. Mayor Potts opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to certify the Negative Declaration as adequate for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 96-2; and approve General Plan Amendment 95-001 by adopting the following Resolution No. 96-3: RESOLUTION NO. 96-2 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95-001 INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 1-2-96 RESOLUTION NO. 96-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95-001, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM "MILITARY" TO "INDUSTRIAL" ON A 2.6 ACRE PARCEL ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF WARNER AVENUE BETWEEN JAMBOREE ROAD AND THE PETERS CANYON WASH Motion carried 5-0. 615-20 2. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE UPDATED EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND ASSOCIATED TECHNICAL CODES WITH LOCAL MODIFICATIONS Rick Brown, Building Official, reported that the Uniform Building Codes were revised every three years and were mandated for local jurisdiction use on a statewide basis. He summarized the proposed amendments to the Uniform Building Code including: renumbering existing local amendments to conform with the new National Building Code format; adoption of specific sections of SB 81 for phasing of code upgrades to certain buildings at Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin; code language updates; and modifying fire sprinkler requirements to be consistent with the Fire Code. Mayor Potts opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. The following member of the audience questioned the City's authority to change the blimp hanger designations on Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin: Onnolee Elliott, 13631 Yorba Street, Santa Ana Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded that the proposed changes to the Uniform Building Code would not affect blimp hanger designation. Councilmember Doyle stated that the Uniform Building Code amendments would not change the historical value of the blimp hangers, only building construction on the base. There were no other speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m. It was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Resolution No. 96-1 setting forth findings for local modifications to the uniform codes: RESOLUTION NO. 96-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN WHICH MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR HOUSING OCCUPANCIES Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 1160 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Ordinance No. 1160. Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 460-50 The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1160 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1160 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE ADOPTING THE 1994 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM CODES AS THE BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-2-96 CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 3 THROUGH 6) Item No. 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Potts. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,370,327.79 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $639,669.01. 380-10 5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - DECEMBER 11, 1995 360-82 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify Planning Commission Action Agenda of. December 11, 1995. 120-50 6. RESOLUTION NO. 96-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO RELEASE A PORTION OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE EDINGER AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT FROM 2500 FEET WESTERLY OF JAMBOREE ROAD TO HARVARD AVENUE (PROJECT NO. 700127) Recommendation: Request the Orange County Transportation Authority to release a portion of the Combined Transportation Program Funds for the Edinger Avenue Widening Project from 2500 feet westerly of Jamboree Road to Harvard Avenue by passing and adopting Resolution No. 96-4 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 4, 1995 REGULAR MEETING 7", Mayor Potts noted that staff had made appropriate corrections to his comments regarding the Transportation Corridor Agency during Other Business. It was moved by Doyley _seconded by Worley, to approve the City Council Minutes of December 4, 1995, as corrected. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEMS 7 THROUGH 8 ) 7. ORDINANCE NO. 1161, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1161. The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1161 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1161 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OF ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE DISTANCE SEPARATION REGULATIONS FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES ESTABLISHMENTS (C.A. 95-003) Motion carried 4-1, Doyle opposed (roll call vote). 610-20 S. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF IRVINE Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that in March 1995, Council designated a survey area for redevelopment purposes which included the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin and certain surrounding properties; however, at the time of Council action on the survey area, the City of Irvine was not prepared to commit to the Tustin Redevelopment Agency acting on their behalf. She explaint:d that the southeast 80 acres of the Marine Base were located in the City of Irvine and included in Tustin's Reuse Plan; the Department of Defense encouraged one entity to implement activities when a base was located in one or more jurisdictions; State law allowed the City of Irvine to authorize the Tustin CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 1-2-96 Redevelopment Agency to create a survey area and proj ect area, for the portion of the base in Irvine; and the City of Irvine was concerned regarding sovereignty, land use authority, and police powers over that portion of the base. She said that a proposed agreement had been reached with the City of Irvine; noted a correction to the agreement, No. 3 (v) deleting "or project;" and the project was ready to proceed. Council/staff discussion followed regarding that the City of Irvine represented 5 percent of land on the base; and the lengthy negotiation time with the City of Irvine to reach an agreement. It was moved by Thomas seconded by Worley, to approve subject Redevelopment Cooperative Agreement between the City of Tustin, Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Irvine. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the City of Irvine's responsibility for 5 percent of the total cost of preparing the proposed MCAS, Tustin Redevelopment Plan. Motion carried 5-0. 400-10 PUBLIC INPUT — None OTHER BUSINESS SANTA COP PROGRAM Councilmember Doyle reported that the Santa Cop program was a success and thanked everyone who donated money, food, and toys. STEVE JOHNSON Councilmember Saltarelli noted that Steve Johnson, who recently passed away, had been a good friend, would be greatly missed as an active member of the community, and expressed his sympathy to the Johnson family. DONATION FROM PROGEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. Councilmember Thomas reported that ProGen Technology, Inc. had donated a computer to the Police Department because of commendable service they had received. INTERNET ACCESS OF CITY INFORMATION Councilmember Thomas noted that the Police Department was on the Internet and suggested that City Hall explore the possibility of providing citizens with access to City information/agendas on the Internet. BUS SHELTERS Mayor Potts questioned when advertising bus shelters would be installed. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded that the vendor would be submitting design plans within 30-45 days. I-5/NEWPORT`AVENUE OFF -RAMP Mayor Potts requested a staff report on the cost to construct a northbound I-5 freeway off -ramp at Newport Avenue. COMMITTEE REPORTS -None CLOSED SESSION Mayor Potts announct-d the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney and Special Counsel regarding W.D. Franks vs. City of Tustin; WCAB No. AHM 0040436; and to confer with Nick Nichols, the City's labor negotiator. , The employee organizations involved in potential negotiations were Tustin Municipal Employees Association and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-2-96 Tustin Police Officers Association. Unrepresented employees were management and confidential units. AWOURIMNT Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. in memory of Eddy Meredith and Steve Johnson. The City Council had scheduled a joint meeting with 7 -the Audit Committee on Monday, January 15, 1996, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, January 15, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. JIM POTTS MAYOR ':�-Vmool's2A PAW91LA STOKER, G TY CLERK