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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1984 04 16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APRIL 16 , 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoesterey at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hoesterey, and the Invocation was given by Councilman Grei nke. II. ROLL:CALL Councilpersons Present: Ronald B. Hoesterey, Mayor Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Frank H. Greinke Donald J. Sal tarel 1 i Council persons 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 Royleen A. White, Dir. of Admin. & Corn. Srvcs. Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Jeff Kol in, Recreation Superintendent Captain N. Willjams, Police Department Approximately 40 in the audience III. PUBLIC INPUT 1. CONGRATULATIONS TO REELECTED CITY OFFICIALS ~.. Ron White, Chairman Pro Tem, Tustin Planning Commission, congratu- lated the recently reelected City Council members and the City ~ Clerk. Mr. White also extended his best wishes and pledged his .... future cooperation with the entire City Council. IV. PROCLAMATIONS 1. BETTER SIGHT & HEARING WEEK - APRIL 22-28, 1984 Mayor Hoesterey read and presented a proclamation to Tom Wilkie, President, Tustin Host Lions C1 ub, designating the week of April 22-28, 1984, as "Better Sight and Hearing Week." Mr. Wilkie thanked the Council on behalf of the Tustin Host Lions Club. 84 2. FEDERATION DAY - APRIL 24, 1984 A proclamation designating April 24, 1984, as "Federation Day" was read and presented by Mayor Hoesterey to Jean Davenport, President, Tustin Area Woman's Club. Mrs. Davenport reported that the Tustin Area Woman's Club ~on a $5,000 Disneyland Community Service Award in the education field. 84 AGENDA ORDER XI. REPORTS 2. SANTA ANA (I-5) FREEWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT In accordance with Councilman Greinke's request, Council concurred _ to consider subject item at this point in the agenda. Councilman Greinke reported on plans by CalTrans to resurface and accomp)ish median work on the Santa Ana (I-B) Freeway commencing April 23. The Director of Public Works noted traffic detours to be .utilized during subject work. The inter-com report dated April 4, 1984, prepared by the Director of Public Works was then received and filed by unanimous informal consent. 54 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 4-16-84 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONE CHANGE 84-1 - ORDINANCE NO. 910 The Community Development Director presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in the inter-com dated April 16, 1984, prepared by the Community Development Department. Mayor Hoesterey opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. There being no speakers on the matter, the public hearing was closed. It was then moved by Greinke, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 910 have first reading by title only. Carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 910 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 910 be introduced as ~o)lows: ORDINA)ICE NO. 910 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RE-ZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17361 MCFADDEN AVENUE FROM MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) DISTRICT TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL {C-1) DISTRICT Carried 5-0. 110 VZ. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to approve the entire Consent Calendar. Councilman Greinke abstained on Item No. 1. The motion carried 5-0. 1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 2, 1984 { Grei nke ab stai ned) 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,109.01 -- APPROVAL OF DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,243,847.00 5O 3. RESOLUTION NO. 84-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 84-32 as recommended by the Engineering Department. 95 4. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. D84-058 BROWNING AVENUE RESURFACING Authorized the Mayor to execute Agreement No. D84-058 on behalf of the City with the County of Orange, subject to final approval of the City Attorney as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 45 84-19 5. JAMES C. UTT PARK LEASE Approved the terms of the James C. Utt Park Lease with the California Department of Transportation for a period of two years beginning May 1, 1984, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement as recommended by the Recreation Superintendent. 45 84-20 6. MOULTON PARKWAY FAU PROJECT M-MO32(O04), COMM0N USE AGREEMENT FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE Authorized the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to the Common Use Agreement with the San Diego Pipeline Company as recommended by the Engineering Department. 45 84-21 7. RESOLUTION NO..84-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING H. R. 4103 (Regarding Cable Tele- vision) Continued to May 7, 1984, Council meeting. 53 8. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE PROVISIONS, ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS & PERMITS/ AMENDMENT OF THE 1979 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Directed staff to advertise a public hearing for consideration of draft Ordinance No. 909 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 30 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 4-16-84 9. RESOLUTION NO. 84-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT IMPROVEMENTS - LOCATION "A", RED HILL AVE. FROM IRVINE BLVD. TO SKYLINE DR.; AND LOCATION "B", LAGUNA RD. FROM RED HILL AVE. TO 200+ EASTERLY Adopted Resolution No. 84-33 as recommended by the Engineering Department. 107 10. HOMEOWNER REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL - 1071 Walter Avenue Authorized removal of subject tree as requested and a replace- ment tree be selected by the homeowner from the City approved tree list as recommended by the Maintenance Superintendent. 86.1 11. HOMEOWNER REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL - 14452 Cloverbrook Avenue Authorized removal of subject tree under the provisions of Case II of the current City Tree Removal Policy as recommended by the Maintenance Superintendent. 86.1 12. MITCHELL AVENUE STORM DRAIN FACILITY NO. SIP73 Granted to Bavin Construction Company a completion date time extension of 14 calendar days as recommended by the Engineering Department. 91 13. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PREPARATION OF FOCUSED ENVI- RONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Directed staff to initiate proceedings for amending the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan for property bounded by Interstate 5, Browning Avenue, Bryan Avenue and the future extension of Jamboree Road north of Interstate 5, and autho- rized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with the Irvine Company and the professional services agreement with Michael Brandman & Associates as recommended by the Community Development Department. (See Page 6 for further discussion on this item.) 45 84-22/84-23 14. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR IMPROVING LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING CONDITIONS Received and filed as recommended by the Community Development Department. 81 15. SIGN CODE EXCEPTION/MARIE CALLENDAR'S RESTAURANT Approved as recommended by the Community Development Department based on the fact that the applicant is requesting less sign area than would otherwise be allowed; that the total number of signs is less than would otherwise be allowed; that no more than two (2) front wall signs will be permitted; and the pro- posed signing is in conformance with the purpose and intent of the Sign Ordinance. 93 VII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION See Public Hearing No. 1. VIII.ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION None. IX.,~ OLD BUSINESS 1. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES The Recreation Superintendent presented the staff report and avail- able alternative recommendations as contained in his inter-com dated April 11, 1984. Bob Wilt, 1731 Mitchell Avenue, rebutted several areas of the staff report, and again reiterated his concerns over increased league fees and field conditions, Mr. Wilt requested that Council adjust teague fees to $260-$280 per season, and recommended a seasonal meeting between Community Services staff and league manager repre- sentatives to discuss/resolve any problems or recommendations that come up during the season, or changes to be implemented in future seasons. Mr. Wilt thanked the Council for their consideration. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 4-16-84 Councilman Greinke recommended that Council reduce league fees to that of spring, 1983 ($307), and that the assistance of league players be enlisted by supplying dirt for them to fill in the gopher holes. Councilman Edgar concurred. Councilman Saltarelli stated that while staff has followed Council direction to keep recreation programs self-sufficient, he was agreeable to reducing the fees. It was then moved by Edgar, sec- onded by Greinke, to reduce league fees to $300.00 per team, and to enlist the help of team members in filling the gopher holes. Mayor Hoesterey was supportive of staff and recommended against reducing league fees. In response to Councilman Greinke, Mr. Wilt stated that since play- ers' safety is uppermost in their minds, they would be more than happy to assist as Council requests. The only problem Mr. Wilt could foresee is school children playing in the dirt containers. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy stated her support of the motion, but expressed concern over Council's use of an incorrect measuring tool by comparing Tustin fees to other Orange County cities. The motion then carried 4-1, Hoesterey opposed. 41 X. NEW BUSINESS 1. FIRE CONTRACT The City Manager presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in his inter-com dated April 11, 1984. It was then moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to approve the contract with the Orange County Fire Department for fire suppression, prevention, and paramedic services through June 30, 1984. Council/staff discussion followed. Councilman Saltarelli commented that he is unhappy that Tustin does not have the opportunity to determine its own service level, and stated he would not support another contract which does not do so. Councilmen Greinke and Edgar concurred. The motion carried 5-0. 45 84-24 2. SELECTION OF CONSULTANT TRAFFIC ENGINEER As recommended in the inter-com dated April 9, 1984, prepared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to authorize the Mayor to execute a Consultant's Agree- ment ~ the firm of Berr~nnan and Stephenson, Inc., Santa Aria, to provide Traffic Engineering services to the City of Tustin per pro- posal dated March 14, 1984. Councilman Greinke stated his opposition due to the consultant's performance on the E1 Camino Real project and the resultant loss of tree s. The motion carried 4-1, Greinke opposed. 45 84-25 3. AWARD OF BID FOR EMBOSSED CONCRETE MEDIAN PAVING Bids for subject project were received on April 9, 1984, as fol- 1 ows: Sul 1 i van Concrete Textures, Costa Mesa $71,795.46 Wal sh Engi neeri ng Company, Anaheim $83,895.06 Damon Construction Company, South Gate $90,143.08 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to award the contract for subject project to Sullivan Concrete lextures, Costa Mesa, in the amount of $71,795.46 as recommended in the inter-com dated April 9, 1984, prepared by the Engineering Division. Carried 5-0. 92 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 4-16-84 4. AWARD OF BID - FRONTIER PARK PRE-SCHOOL PLAY AREA Bids for subject project were received on April 10, 1984, as fol- lows: Hanson Associates, Inc., Santa Ana $9,450.00 Cal Rec, Tustin $10,544.94 Wakefield & Associates, Newport Beach $11,348.30 As recommended in the inter-com dated April 10, 1984, prepared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to award the bid for the installation of Frontier Park ~ool Play Area to Hanson Associates, Inc., of Santa Ana in the amount of $9,450.00. After a brief question-and-answer period, the motion carried 5-0. 41 XI. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - APRIL 9, 1984 Following a question-and-answer period on several Planning Commis- sion Agenda items, it was moved by Greinke, seconded by Kennedy, to ratify the April 9, 1984, Planning CommissiOn ACtion Agenda. Car- ried 5-0. 80 2. SANTA ANA (I-5) FREEWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT See Page 1 for discussion on this item. 3. SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES It was moved by Greinke, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file the inter-com dated April 3, 1984, prepared by the Director of Public Works. Carried 5-0. 85 XII. OTHER BUSINESS I. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION The City Manager requested a Closed Session for discussion of legal matters. 2. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT NEWPORT & SYCAMORE AVENUES In response to Councilman Saltarelli, the Director of Public Works reported on the status of the traffic signal at Newport and Syca- more, and noted that staff is awaiting word from CalTrans and will hopefully have a report at the next Council meeting. 94 3. CITY POSITION ON FIREWORKS The City Attorney responded to Councilman Saltarelli that the City's position on fireworks is a matter for discussion during Closed Session. 52 4. TUSTIN PAINT MART In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy, the Director of Public Works reported on the status of the sidewalk problem in front of the Tustin Paint Mart, 720 West First Street. 5. TRUCK PARKING ON BROWNING BETWEEN WALNUT & NISSON Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy stated that residents on Browning and in Peppertree have complained that Browning between Nisson and Walnut has become a parking area for "big rig" trucks, with eight large semi's and four smaller trucks parked there over the weekend. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 4-16-84 Discussion followed over truck traffic in the area, and Lt. Williams reported on past activity by the Police Department to con- trol ~problems with truck traffic on Walnut, adding that such acti- vity would be reactivated. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy reiterated that the main concern is with truck parking and requested that staff look into the matter. 74 6. BULLET TRAIN Mayor Hoesterey informed Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy that staff has sent the letter to NOVA requesting their consideration of filming State Treasurer Jesse M. Unruh's trip to Japan. 101 AGENDA ORDER PUBLIC INPUT CONSENT CALENDAR 13. INITIATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PREPARATION OF FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) Mayor Hoesterey recognized Bob Hill, 13672 Farmington, who apolo- gized for the late arrival of a group of concerned citizens wishing to speak on subject item, but they thought the Council meeting com- menced at 7:30 p.m. Art Knox, 13471 Falmouth Place, spoke in opposition to the proposed auto center concept submitted by the Irvine Company for the south- east corner of Bryan and Browning Avenues. He stated his home is about 100 yards from subject corner, and he is concerned about increased traffic, noise, all-night lighting, seven days/week busi- ness hours, and the proximity in general to residences, churches and schools in the area. Mr. Knox suggested the project be located closer to Myford Road. At Mayor Hoesterey's request, the City Manager explained that the application filed by the Irvine Company for a General Plan Amend- ment necessitates preparation of an EIR. He pointed out that all issues raised by Mr. Knox are the very reason for an EIR, i.e., to look at the proposed plan, identify any adverse impacts, and iden- tify methods of mitigating those impacts. He continued by explain- ing the required public hearings procedure, both before the Plan- ning Commission and the City Council, and the opportunities for the public to be heard and become involved in same. The City Manager noted that Council action this evening initiates EIR review only, and there was nO plan approval before Council. Mayor Hoesterey assured the audience that there will be ample opportunity for public input, and Councilman Saltarelli stated Council will exercise extreme caution to a) buffer the residential community from the proposed project, and b) provide new access to the area. Mayor Hoesterey responded to miscellaneous questions posed by Tony Neely (no address given) regarding the Irvine Company land. Warren Watson, 13451 Stonehenge Drive, commended Mr. Knox and expressed concern for the quality of life that development of sub- ject area will bring to the existing residential neighoorho.od. Mayor Hoesterey thanked the group for their input and encouraged them to leave their names/addresses with City staff for notifica- tion of future public hearings on the matter. XII. OIHER BUSINESS 7. AESTHETICS OF STREET REPAIR WORK Councilman Greinke stated that although the current asphalt con- crete pavement repair program is smoothing the street surface, it is not an aesthetic improvement. He requested that staff look into the use of a patching material that is more closely matched to the existing street surface color. 95 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 4-16-84 8. REVIEW OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN REGULATIONS It was moved by Greinke, seconded by Kennedy, to direct staff to review existing s~gn controls ~or possiDle revision to place poli- tical signs under same guidelines as those for realtors, etc. Councilman Greinke was in favor of increasing the refundable bond/ cash deposit requirement from $50 to $250/$500 to cover staff enforcement time and to give candidates greater incentive to adhere to the regulations and remove their campaign signs in a timely manner. Mayor Hoesterey agreed there should be financial incentive for compliance; however, he felt increasing the deposit might dis- courage people from filing for political office, and he would prefer the City keep track of staff time spent removing illegal signs and bill candidates for same on an actual cost basis. Councilman Greinke rebutted that it would be difficult to impose collection problems on candidates once the election is over, and preferred the refundable deposit mothod. After further Council discussion, the motion carried 5-0. 93 g. WELCOME TO INCUMBENTS Councilman Greinke extended a hearty welcome to the three City Council incumbents (Richard B, Edgar, Ronald B. Hoesterey, and Donald J. Saltarelli) and congratulated them on their recent victory. XIII. RECESS - REDEVELOPMENT - CLOSED SESSION; ADJOURNMENT At 8:39 p.m. it was moved by Greinke, seconded by Kennedy, to recess to the Redevelopment Agency, thence to a Closed Session for discussion of legal matters, and thence adjourn to the next adjourned regular meeting on April 17, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0.