Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1983 11 21 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 21, 1983 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoesterey at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Saltarelli, and the Invocation was given by --- Mayor Hoesterey. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Ronald B. Hoesterey, Mayor · Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Frank H. Greinke 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 Ronald A. Nault, Director of Finance Captain Williams, Police Department Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Royl een A. White, Com. & Admin. Srvcs. Dir. Approximately 11 in the audience III. PUBLIC INPUT None. IV!· PUBLIC HEARINGS i None. V. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Greinke. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 7, 14, and 15, 1983 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL i n the amount of $105,677.26 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $2,155,956.98 50 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM OF TERESA JOE OLSON; DATE OF LOSS: 6-14-83; DATE FILED: 9-12-83; CLAIM NO. 83-31 Rejected subject claim as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 4, RESOLUTION NO. 83-97 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, CREATING A DEBT SERVICE SURCHARGE FUND Adopted Resolution No. 83-97 as recommended by the Finance Director. 50 5. RESOLUTION NO. 83.99 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-20 AMENDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHTEEN RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUMS LOCATED AT 14452, 14472, 14492 HOLT AVENUE Adopted Resolution No. 83-99 as directed by the City Council. 81 6. RESOLUTION NO. 83-100 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, IN SUPPORT OF RELICENSING OF HYDRO- ELECTRIC PROJECTS TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Adopted Resolution No. 83-100 as requested by the Edison Company. 104 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 11-21-83 7. RESOLUTION NO. 83-102 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, COMMENDING RONALD W. REAGAN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Adopted Resolution No. 83-102 as requested by the City Council. 38 Consent Calendar Item No. 8 - L. P. Repertory Production - The Director of Community and Administrative Services responded to Councilman Greinke pertaining to total costs to the City for the 1983 production. It was then moved by Greinke, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the 1984 agreement with L. P. Repertory as presented and recommended!by the' Recreation Superintendent in his inter-com dated November 14, 1983. Carried 5-0. 45 83-39 VI. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. PRE-ZONE 83-1 - ORDINANCE NO. 899 In accordance with the i nter-cem dated November 21, 1983, prepared by the Community Development Department, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 899 have first reading by title only. Carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 899 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, sec- d onded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 899 be introduce as follows: ORDINAJiCE NO. 899 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ADOPTING PRE-ZONE 83-1, AUTHORIZING THAT 14452, 14472, 14492 HOLT AVENUE BE ZONED MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-3 (2800) UPON ITS ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN Carried 5-0. 109 VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 83-3 - ORDINANCE NO. 896 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 896 have second reading by title only. Carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 896 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Hoestorey, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordi- nance No. 896 be adopted as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 896 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE BY REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LIQUOR STORES, HOTELS AND MOTELS, BOWLING ALLEYS AND CONSTRUCTION OF PROEESSIONAL OR GENERAL OFFICE BUILDINGS Councilman Saltarelli expressed concern that Ordinance No. 896 goes beyond his original intention to require a use permit fo~ persons with commercially zoned property wanting to construct an office building, and he questioned the magnitude of the ordinance. The Community Development Director apologized for the ordinance length, but stated it reflects the type of City zoning ordinance, described as a "pyramid type" ordinance, which is very repetitive. Councilman Greinke felt the proposed ordinance will have the net effect of spiraling professionally-zoned land values. Mayor Hoesterey commented Council's intent was to requi re Use Permits for office buildings in commercial districts to protect the tax base, which is far 1 ess for office buildings than commercial uses. A question-and-answer period followed. Roll call vote: AYES: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli NOES: Greinke ABSENT: None 81 Council concurred to review Ordinance No. 896 in six months. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 11-21-83 VIII. OLD BUSINESS - None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (OCTC) PROPOSED TRANSPORTA- TION INVESTMENT PROGRAM The Director of Public Works presented the staff report and recom- mendation as contained in his inter-com dated November 14, 1983. "- The City Manager added that the only new information is that the key date for Council to take formal action is February 13, 1984. Following a question-and-answer period, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to direct staff to forward the list of addi- tional projects to the Orange County Transportation Commission for inclusion into the 15-year Transportation Investment program, sub- ject to further refinement by City Council once the list has been finalized throughout the County, and to respond to the Orange County Transportation Commission questions as indicated, with reservations pertaining to references made to AMTRAK. Carried 5-0. X, REPORTS 100 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - NOVEMBER 14, 1983 The November 14, 1983, Planning Commission Action Agenda was rati- fied by unanimous informal consent. 80 2, IRVINE BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPERATION (INFORMATIONAL REPORT) It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file subject report dated November 14, 1983, prepared by the Director of Public Works. Carried 5-0. 94 XI, OTItER BUSINESS 1, REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION The City Manager requested a Closed Session for discussion of personnel matters. 2. COMMENDATION TO MAINTENANCE DIVISION, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councilman Saltarelli commended the Maintenance Division on their efficient removal of the huge eucalyptus trees on San Juan Street. 3, DISBURSEMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM WATER BOND SALE Councilman Edgar led discussion on subject matter and a question- - and-answer period followed. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Greinke, to disburse the bond money in accordance with the arithmetic contained in the inter-com dated November 16, 1983, pre- pared by Councilman Edgar in order to close out the bond sale transaction. Motion carried 5-0. 107 4, BUSINESS LICENSE FEES Councilman Edgar suggested that differentiation be made between those companies who pay sales tax revenue to the City and those who do not and that fees be based on number of employees and/or gross receipts, in attempts to strive for an equitable business license fee. The City Manager provided clarification on the infor- mation to which Councilman Edgar was making reference. The Mayor requested that Council hold-off discussion on the matter until the December 5, 1983, meeting, for which same is agendized. 5. BEAUTIFICATION PRO]ECT FOR VOLUNTEER GROUPS Councilman Edgar suggested a beautification project for community groups expressing interest in performing volunteer work for the City. He stated that a list could be compiled of "brick canyon" areas in need of cleaning. These are areas where a block wall CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 11-21-83 separates private property from the sidewalk, and the property owner does not feel responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk on the other side of the wall, the street sweeper does not reach the sidewalk, nor does the City have funds to maintain that area. The City Manager indicated staff would investigate same. 86 6. WINDSOR GARDENS UPDATE REPORT In response to Councilman Edgar, the Director of Community Develop- ment Department provided an oral update report on the Windsor Gar- dens Condominium Conversion project. He stated that Cal State Associates has now gone into'a joint agreement with a previous partial-owner, Manhattan Beach Construction Company, and they're moving fences around and getting ready to start pouring concrete. However, the City has not received all the appropriate insurance certificates, etc., from the contractor, and staff will continue to monitor same. 43 7. TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Councilman Saltarelli suggested that the Council schedule a meeting with the reorganized Tustin Unified School District Board of Educa- tion for discussion of mutual problems, communications, joint needs and concerns, etc. Mayor Hoesterey indicated the first quarter of 1984 would be acceptable and there was unanimous informal consent. Councilman Greinke requested that the Mayor forward congratulatory letters to the one reelected and two newly-elected members of the Board of Education. Council concurred. 90 9. BULLET TRAIN Mayor Hoesterey reported that the Cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad have adopted resolutions supporting legal action against the bullet train. It was then moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to take whatever steps are necessary to start legal action. Carried 5-0. 101 XII. RECESS - REDEVELOPRENT - CLOSED SESSION - RECONVENED At 8:09 p.m., it was moved by Greinke, seconded by Hoesterey, to recess to the Redevelopmerit Agency, thence to a Closed Session for discussion of personnel matters. Carried 5=0. The City Council meeting was reconvened at 8:29 p.m. with all members present. XIII. PERSONNEL MATTERS - RESOLUTION NO. 83-101 By way of action out of Closed Session, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. 83-101 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION, AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF NON-ADMINISTRATIVE AND NON-MANAGEMENT SWORN POLICE EMPLOYEES-OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Carried 4-1, Greinke opposed. 79 XIV. ADJOURNRENT The City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to the next regular meeting on December 5, 1983, by unanimous informal consent. MAYOR ~ v