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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1984 06 18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JUNE 18, 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Edgar, and the Invocation was given by Councilman "- Hoesterey. 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: James G. Rourke, City Attorney William A. Huston, City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Donald D. Lamm, Com. Development Director Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Approximately 50 in the audience IZI. PROCLAMATION - 1983 WOMAN OF THE YEAR Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation honoring and recog- nizing Frances Wilcox Logan as the 1983 Woman of the Year, nominated by the Tustin Historical Society. Mrs. Logan expressed her thanks to the Council and the Historical Society, and she introduced family members. Members of the Tustin Historical Society were invited to stand and received recognition as well. 84 IV. RECESS - CLOSED SESSION; RECONVENED At 7:09 p.m. it was moved by Greinke, seconded by Hoesterey, to recess to a Closed Session for discussion of legal matters. Carried 5-0. The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:32 p.m. with all members present. V. PUBLIC INPUT 1. DRAINAGE PROBLEM - 1422 LANCE DRIVE Retired Major R. A. Campbell, 1422 Lance Drive, complained that ' stagnant water settles in front of his home as a result of sewage backed up on Andrews. He stated he has complained to the Water and Engineering Departments in the past to no avail, and he will circu- late a petition among area homeowners and contact the County Health "' Department if the problem is not resolved. Mayor Kennedy assured Mr. Campbell the Director of Public Works would be in contact with him the next day. 91 2. PROPOSAL - BURGLARY PROTECTION SYSTEM Philip Costanzo, 14422 Grassmere Lane, proposed and demonstrated a low-cost, high technology burglary protection system which he has developed. Mayor Kennedy thanked Mr. Costanzo and requested he direct a letter to Council for evaluation, response and review by the Chief of Police. 82 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 6-18-84 VI. PUBLIC HEARING 1.APPEAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 84-8 - GEORGETOWN MANOR APARTMENT EXPAN- SION AT 13181-13195 GWYNETH DRIVE The Community Development Director presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in the inter-com dated June 13, 1984, prepared by the Community Development Department. The Community Development Director summarized a letter dated June 14, 1984, from Alice Anderson, 1362 Olwyn Drive, in opposition to the project.. The Community Development Director narrated slides of the proposed apartment expansion which were viewed by Council. Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. James Beauchamp, project applicant, spoke in favor of Use Permit No. 84-8 and responded to Council questions. The following persons spoke in opposition to Use Permit No. 84-8: Howard Gorman, 1421Mauna Loa Edward Chang, 1271Mauna Loa Charles A. Tamulevich, 13191Gwyneth Drive, #C, read a letter from Michael/DianaLMarchese, t282 Olwyn Drive, in favor of U.P. #84-8. Kent Sorey, 1321 Mauna Loa, spoke in opposition to Use Permit ~No. 84-8. The following persons spoke in favor of Use Permit No. 84-8: Tim Hawthorne, 13183 Gwyneth Drive, #A Hugh Daschbach, 13189 Gwyneth Drive, #C, read a 1 etter dated June 7, 1984, signed by three neighbors and himself. William Jones, read a letter from Terry White dated April 12, 1984. Bernard Maye-O'Brien, 13181 Gwyneth Drive, #A The following spoke in opposition to Use Permit No. 84-8: Marsha Sorey, 1321Mauna Loa James McKahan, 1392 Olwyn Drive Ted Ondracek, 1342 Olwyn Drive, read letter dated June 11, 1984, from Mrs. Ondracek in opposition to Use Permit No. 84-8. Deon Kelly, 1312 Olwyn Drive Chris Gorman, 1421Mauna Loa Maureen McKahan, 1392 Olwyn Drive The public hearing was closed at 8:37 p.m. by Mayor Kennedy. Council discussion followed, with consensus that the matter be con- tinued to review project modifications, i.e., lowering structure height to one-story, decreasing density through elimination of units, and providing fire access to the complex. It was then moved by Greinke, seconded by Edgar, to continue con- U 1 sideration of se Permit No. 84-8 to July 6, 19~4. Motion carried 5-0. 81 VII. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to approve the entire Consent Calendar. Councilman Edgar made a correction to the June 4, 1984, Minutes, page 4, item 4, to read as follows: "4. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED - BUDGET DISCUSSIONS Council concurred to schedule an adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the 1984-85 budget." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 6-18-84 The motion carried 5-0 to approve the Consent Calendar with the noted correction to Item No. 1. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 4, 1984 (As corrected) JUNE 5, 1984 JUNE 6, 1984 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,399.24 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $878,090.18 50 3. RESOLUTION NO. 84-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 12018 Adopted Resolution No. 84-44 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 99 4. RESOLUTION NO. 84-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS Adopted Resolution No. 84-45 as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 54 5. REQUEST FOR RESTRICTED PARKING DURING STREET SWEEPING OPERATIONS - WALNUT PARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Authorized the installation of signing to restrict on-street parking during street sweeping hours, 6:00 A.M. to Noon on Monday, on all the streets within the Walnut Park Community development and that warnings be issued in lieu of citations for the first 30 days after sign installation as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 75 6. LOAN TO TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, SOUTH CENTRAL PROJECT AREA ,=. Authorized the Mayor to sign the subject Agreement loaning the South Central Redevelopment Project Area $125,000 at 12% interest as recommended by the Finance Director. 45 84-28 VIII. 0RDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. IX.ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION None. X.OLD BUSINESS 1. PARKING COMPLAINTS - 200 BLOCK WEST SIXTH STREET AND 500 BLOCK SOUTH "C" STREET As recommended in the inter-com report dated June 13, 1984, pre- pared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded b~ Greinke, to authorize the following: 1) Two hour parking tow away zone, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday on Sixth St. between "B" Street and 150 + feet easterly of E1Camino Real; ' 2} Install handicapped parking zones on westerly side of "C" Street and the northerly side of "B" Street; and 3) Install red zones at the intersections of Sixth and "C" Street, and Sixth and "B" Street. In accordance with Councilman Edgar's suggestion, the Director of Public Works was requested to provide a status report six months from implementation of the authorized action. The motion carried 5-0. 75 Leonard Chronomud, 14401 Cloverbrook, owner of Tustin Garage at 560 E1 Camino Real, voiced objections to the two-hour parking tow-away zone on Sixth Street between "B" Street and 150 + feet easterly of E1Camino Real. ' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 6-18-84 Chris Chornomud, 14401 Cloverbrook, spoke in concurrence with Leonard Chornomud's comments and requested that Tustin Garage be provided sufficient timely notice of any changes to be implemented in the parking conditions. AGENDA ORDER OTHER BUSINESS Councilman Greinke extended congratulations to Joyce Bailey, Edison Company representative, upon her election as President of the Tustin Chamber of Com- merce. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC HEARING - 1984-85 BUDGET It was moved by .Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to conduct ~ public hearing on July 2, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., regarding the preliminary 1984-85 budget as recommended by the City Manager in his inter-com dated June 12, 1984. Carried 5-0. 29 2. ANNUAL TREE STUMP REMOVAL & GRINDING PROGRAM Pursuant to the recommendation contained in the inter-com dated June 13, 1984, prepared by the Engineering Division, it was moved by' Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to award the Annual Tree Stump Removal and Grinding Program to Edney Tree Service for $7,175.00 as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 86.1 AGENDA ORDER - WALK-ON ITEM CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE COMMUNICOM/UNITED CABLE Bob Guthrie, CommuniCom representative, made a chart presentation show- ing that the system will be completely installed by June 30, 1984, with the exception of three areas. Councilman Greinke reiterated his concerns regarding failure to obtain corporate guarantees from United Cable. He stated he would not support any extension until the City recovers $10,000 in legal fees from United Cable, to which the City Attorney responded it could be a condition of extension. Bob Towe, Vice President of United Cable, explained the confusion sur- rounding completion of system construction. It was then moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Greinke, that subject to payment of legal fees in the amount of $10,000, plus staff time spent on the project, CommuniCom will be given a 30-day extension for con- struction without the $500/day penalty and a 90-day extension for acquisition by United Cable. Councilman Hoesterey was agreeable on the condition that there be updates at 30-day intervals on how matters are proceeding. Mr. Towe stressed the quality of the system's operation, and requested that acquisition of CommuniCom by United be kept a separate issue. He agreed the City should be reimbursed for additional legal expenses, but noted that staff time is covered by the franchise fee and that it should not be included in ongoing expenses. The City Manager recommended staff be directed to determine future expenses as "reasonable compensation." There was general consensus and further Council discussion. The motion carried 5-0. 53 XI. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 3, BICYCLE & PEBESTRIAN FACILITY PROJECTS (FISCAL YEAR 1984-85) The Director of Public Works presented the staff report and recom- mendation as contained in his inter-com dated June 11, 1984. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 6-18-84 Following Council/staff discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Greinke, to authorize sidewalk construction on the northerly side of McFadden Avenue and 200 + feet easterly of Tustin Village Way and Pasadena Avenue at an e~imated cost of $13,300.00, with costs over and above Tustin's allocation of $10,294.00 to be aug- mented from the General Fund. Carried 5-0. 86 4. PROPOSAL TO REPLACE CITY WISHING WELL ENTRANCE SIGNS The Community Development Director presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in his inter-com dated June 13, 1984, on subject project. Council discussion followed regarding installation of signs for traffic entering Tustin from southerly points. It was then moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to: 1) Authorize staff to obtain competitive bids and expend a maximum of $5,000 from the'Beauti!fi~cation Fund to replace three City entrance signs as recommended by the Director of Community Development; and 2) Direct staff to review a City-wide entryway sign plan, includ- ing relocation of existing signs, not necessarily tied to the wishing well design. The motion carried 5-0. 93 XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - JUNE 11, 1984 It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to ratify the enti re ~ ! Planning Commission Action Agenda of June 11, 1984. After a brief question-and-answer period, the motion carried 5-0. 80 2. COLUMBUS-TUSTIN WELL PROJECT STATUS REPORT Following a question-and-answer period, it was moved by Edgar, sec- onded by Saltarelli, to receive and file the inter-com report dated J'une 13, 1984, prepared by the Director of Public Works on subject 'item. Carried 5-0. 107 3. STATUS REPORT CONCERNING ZONING CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN As recommended in the inter-com dated June 13, t984, prepared by the Community Development Department, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file subject report. Motion car- ried 5-0. 56 4, REVIEW OF CITY'S ZONING & BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to direct City staff and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for a citation program to enforce Zoning and Building Code violations as recommended by the Commbnity Development Department in the inter- com dated June 13, 1984. Following Council/staff discussion, the metion carried 5-0. 81 5. PARK & CIVIC CENTER BOND REDEMPTION OPTIONS The City Manager presented the staff report as contained in the inter-com report dated June 13, 1984, prepared by the Finance Director, and responded to Council questions. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize the Finance Director to explore purchasing the bonds (with no increment limitations) and actively pursue same with available fund balances. Motion carried 5-0. 50 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 6-18-84 XIII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. REQUEST FOR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION The City Manager requested :a continuance of the Closed Session for discussion of legal matters. 2. NATIONAL AWARDS FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING The City Manager noted with pride that the City has been awarded a Certificate of Conformance in Financial Reporting, and the Finance Director has been presented an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The City Council requested a press release to that effeCt be prepared, accompanied by a Council congratulatory letter to appropriate staff members. 50 3. SAN DIEGO CREEK SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN The City Manager responded to Councilman Edgar's inquiry on the San Diego Creek Sedimentation Control Program, stating that the City was not advised of same until most details had been worked out, and the City's position is contrary to that stated in County Supervisor Riley's letter. Staff has no intention of bringing the matter to Council until a response to concerns on the program is received. 4, PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION GUIDELINES There was discussion regarding expiration of Planning Commission terms, establishing guidelines for interested applicants, and establishing a logical appointment procedure. It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize the Planning Commission to continue in its present form until such time as appointments/reappointments are made. The motion carried 5-0. 80 5. TUSTIN LEGISLATORS Councilman Greinke reported he was in Washington, D.C., a few weeks ago and met w,ith, and, was ,able to express thanks personally to, Congressman Dannemeyer'I~n' supporting T~stin~on the Bullet Train issue, and to Congressman Badham on assisting in the realignment issue through the USMCAS{H}, Tustin. 6. REVIEW OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN REGULATIONS Councilman Greinke inquired on the status of Council's direction at its April 16, 1984, meeting to direct staff to review existing sign controls for possible revision to place political signs under same guidelines as those for realtors, etc. The Community Development Director responded that staff hopes to have a report at the July 2, 1984, meeting. 93 7. CONGRATULATIONS TO COUNCILMAN EDGAR Councilman Greinke congratulated Councilman Richard B. Edgar on his joint chairmanship of the OrangeCounty Sanitation District. 8. TUSTIN WATER UTILITY ANNEXATION NO. 131 Councilman Saltarelli expressed thanks to staff and City Council for the excellent follow-up job done in the LAFCO matter regarding Tustin Water Utility Annexation No. 131. 24 9. TUSTIN MEADOWS DRAINAGE PROBLEM Councilman Saltarelli reported a problem in Tustin Meadows with the Bridgeport/Greenmead~W::'dr~in: (~u~ingwater backup, and it needs to be flushed out. 91 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 6-18-84 10. CLEANUP OF NORTHBOUND 55 FREENAY Mayor Kennedy thanked the Director of Public Works for effecting the cleanup of the northbound Costa Mesa 55 freeway by CalTrans. XIV. RECESS - REDEVELOPMENT - CLOSED SESSION; ADJOURNMENT At 10:22 p.m., it was moved by Hoestere~, seconded by Edgar, to recess to the Redevelopment Agency, thence to a Closed Session for discussion of legal matters; and thence adjourn to the next regular meeting on July 2, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0. MAYOR