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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1983 08 15 MINIITES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 15, 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 Alle- .... glance was led by Councilman Edgar, and the Invocation was given by Mayor Hoesterey. I I. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Ronald B. Hoesterey, Mayor Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tern Richard B. Edgar Frank H. Grei nke Donald J. Saltarelli Council persons Absent: None Others Present: James G. Rourke, City Attorney William A. Huston, City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Donald D. Lainre, Community Development Dir. Royleen A. White, Director of Community and Admi ni strati ve Serv ices Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Captain N. Williams, Police Department Approximately 65 in the audience III. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. PROCLAMATION - LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER POST 811 Mayor Hoesterey read and presented a proclamation commending Law Enforcement Explorer Post 811 for their many community services. Captain Willjams introduced explorer members present, who expressed thanks to Council. 84 2. 7TH CONSECUTIVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CITATION BY AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Gene Shaw, District Manager of the Santa Ana Office, presented Mayor Hoesterey with the seventh consecutive Pedestrian Safety Citation for 1982, and congratulated Tustin on its achievement. 84 IV. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. CALIFORNIAN APARTMENTS CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION Li nda Wil 1 iams, 14914 Newport Avenue #K, Californian Apartments, presented a petition signed by 90 residents with photographs, and reported on conditions in the complex which are a result of the condominium conversion work in progress. Ms. Willjams provided results of a survey conducted by the tenant committee. Mayor Hoesterey thanked Ms. Willjams for her information, and stated that the City Attorney has advised that it would be inappropriate for the City Council to comment at this time since there may be necessary legal action. 43 2. REQUEST FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN DOWNTOWN AREA Walter Flaherty, downtown merchant, requested decorations for the 1983 Christmas season. The City Manager indicated staff would investigate and report back to Council. 89 3. WINDSOR GARDENS CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION Marsha Hill, 1651 Mitchell #C-3, also reported on conditions in the apartment complex due to the condominium conversion project and submitted petitions and photographs. Mayor Hoesterey noted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 8-15-83 that this condominium conversion is under the same management as the Californian Apartments and reiterated his comments relative to the inappropriateness of Council discussion of the matter, and he encouraged residents to maintain contact with Community Development Department staff. 43 4. ACOUSTICS IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Helen Edgar complained of acoustics in the Council Chambers and requested that speakers be placed in the rear corners of the Chambers for the benefit of those sitting in the back rows. 39 5. CALIFORNIAN APARTMENTS CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION James Shannon, 14922 Newport Avenue, requested information on action the City plans to take to rectify the matter. The Com- munity Development Director stated that City staff, together with the Orange County Health and Fire Departments, has inspected the Windsor Gardens and Californian Apartments condo- minium conversion projects. At the Californian Apartments, rather extensive violation notices have been issued to the prop- erty owner by each governmental agency. He added that the recommendations will basically provide the property owner 30 days in which to make substantial corrections, after which a public hearing will be held which residents can attend, and staff will have a public report indicating whether the viola- tions have been corrected. If not corrected, legal action will most likely follow. Mr. Shannon expressed satisfaction with this information and indicated he would maintain contact with the Community Development Director. The Director continued that to date staff has been unable to make extensive inspections at Windsor Gardens and requested a contact person, to which Ms. Marsha Hill agreed to be the repre- sentative for coordinating unit inspections. John Cagnon, 14938 #S Newport Avenue, had further questions, to which the Community DevelOpment Director responded. 43 6. CABLE TELEVISION IN TUSTIN MEADOWS - COMMUNICOM Steve Markl, 14902 Bridgeport, Tustin Meadows Board of Direc- tors, presented a list of concerns pertaining toinstallation of cable television services in Tustin Meadows. Communicam repre- sentatives responded to Mr. Markl's concerns, and a discussion period followed. Bruce Miller, 14631 Danborough, relayed his experience ~ith pedestal installation on his property and staff's resolutioh' of his problem. C. W. Chuck Young, 340 West Main Street, complained that he still does not have cable television service after nine months of waiting. Councilman Greinke indicated he would look into the matter. Following a discussion period, it was Council consensus to allow Communicam to commence pedestal installation at the 94 'locations where approval has been obtained, and direct Communicom to con- tinue negotiations with the six remaining property owners for approval, and report back to Council on September 6, 1983, for final Council action. 53 7. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3 Steve Markl requested a two-week conti nuance of Consent Calendar 1tam No. 3, to which staff agreed. 8. CLAIM NO. 82-5 Pearl Murray, 185 Pacific Street, spoke briefly regarding the City's claim against her mother's estate. Mayor Hoesterey inter~ected that the matter is under review. 40 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 8-15-83 V, CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING 1. APPEAL OF USE PERMIT 83-12 - HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN The Community Development Director presented the staff report as contained in the inter-com dated August 15, 1983, prepared by the Community Development Department. Mayor Hoesterey opened the continued public hearing at 8:30 p.m. The following spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-12: Doug Danielson, Danielson Design Group, project architect Arthur E, Bartlett, Larwin Square Ltd. General Partner Frank Melard, Pet Mart owner (located behind proposed building} Helen Edgar complained of insufficient parking, hazardous traf- fic conditions, and lack of night lighting in Larwin Square. There being no other speakers on the matter, the public hearing was closed. The Community Development Director made a brief slide presenta- tion. Council discussion followed. Councilmen Edgar and Greinke spoke in opposition to Use Permit 83-12 on the basis of inadequate parking. Councilman Saltarelli spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-12, noting that the parking standards meet City Code. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy expressed concern over tack of City stan- dards which set aside a percentage of space for parking instead of a given number, and requested staff to look into same to resolve parking problems and halt the "restripi ng game" for com- pact stalls. She continued that she cannot support Use Permit --- 83-12 based on inadequate parking and aesthetics. She encour- aged the applicant to submit another proposal where a building would not be constructed in front of existing structures. Mayor Hoesterey stated that he could not support an additional facility in the center without first correcting the existing parking problems and traffic hazards. Councilman Greinke stated he would favor assisting the center owners by allowing removal of the play yard to be replaced with parking stalls. Doug Danielson and Arthur Bartlett offered rebuttal arguments in favor of Use Permit 83-12. It was moved by Greinke, seconded by Edgar, to deny Use Permit 83-12. The motion was amended with approval of the maker and second, to deny Use Permit 83-12, to waive permit fees should the applicant submit a new proposal within a year, and to approve elimination of the tot lot. Councilman Sal tarelli again spoke in favor of Use Permit 83-12. The amended motion carried 4-1, Saltarelli opposed. 81 VI.- CONSENT CALENDAR Item 3 was removed from the COnsent Calendar by Sal tarelli. It was then moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to approve the remain- der of the Consent Calendar. Carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 1, 1983 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $98,120.96 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $105,660.10 50 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 8-15-83 Consent Calendar Item No. 3 - City Facility Policy: The Director of Community and Administrative Services responded to Council concerns. Councilman Greinke questioned the existing facility fee schedule. Lengthy Council/staff discussion followed. Council concurred that non-resident non-profit group (Group 4) fees be comparable to resident private (Group 3) fees. Mayor Hoesterey requested that staff report back on how many groups who use facili- ties on a regular basis will be affected by same. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Greinke, to continue the follow- ing to September 6, 1983: 3. CITY FACILITY POLICY a) Institute a Park Reservation Fee to offset processing costs for permits and reservations; b) Institute an Outdoor Sound Amplification Permit to offset processing costs for permits; c} Institute an Alcoholic Beverage Permit Fee for outdoor areas and require clean-up deposits; and d) Require that groups and individuals serving alcohol provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance for $500,000 Com- bined Single Limit of Liability {CSL) or purchase an Orange County Cities Risk Management Agency (OCCRMA) Liability Policy through the City. Carried 5-0. 41 VII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None VIII. ORDI- NANCES FOR ADOPTION 1, SECOND UNITS IN E-4& R-3 RESIDENTIAL ZONES - ORDINANCE NO. 892 It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Greinke, that Ordinance No. 892 have second reading by title only. Carried 5-0. Fol- lowing reading of title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No:"~)~ be passed and adopted as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 892 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 83-2 TO THE ZON- ING ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SECOND RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN THE E-4 AND R-3 DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA Roll call vote: AYES: Edgar, Greinke, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Sal tarelli NOES: None ABSENT: None 81 IX. NEW BUSINESS 1, AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANT CUSTODIAN POSITION - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT As recommended in the inter-com dated August 10, 1983, prepared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Saltarelli, -- seconded by Kennedy, to authorize replacement of one Custodian position within the'Maintenance Division. Motion carried 5-0 .79 X. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMISSION ACTIONS - AUGUST 8, 1983 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to ratify the Plan- ning Commission Action Agenda of August 8, 1983. Carried 5-0. 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS The Departmental Status Report dated August 8, 1983, prepared by the Director of Community Development was received and filed by unanimous informal consent. 81 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 8-15-83 3. BULLET TRAIN The City Manager presented an oral update report and stated that staff will provide Council with a comprehensive report in the near future. 101 XI. OTHER BUSINESS 1. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION ~mmmmm The City Manager requested a Closed Session for discussion of legal matters. 2. GRAFFITI Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy reported graffiti in Peppertree Park. Council concurred that funds be budgeted for maintenance of same. 41 Councilman Greinke requested staff contact the City of Carson for information on the chemical they use for graffiti removal, and he reported fresh graffiti in Pinetree Park. 3. OCTOBER 3 REGULAR MEETING RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 5 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestare.y, to reschedule the October 3 meeting to Wednesday, October 5, 1983, due to atten- dance by several Councilmembers at the California League of Cities meeting. Carried 5-0. 38 4. EXCESSIVE TRUCK TRAFFIC ON WALNUT AVENUE Councilman Edgar reported excessive truck traffic on Walnut Avenue. The City Manager stated staff is investigating the mat- - ter and will report back to Council on same. 5. SENATE BILL 142 - REMOVAL OF NON-CONFORMING BUSINESS SIGNS Councilman Greinke stated he is opposed to the City's opposition of SB 142-Ellis which would require cash compensation for remo- val of any non-conforming business signs within City limits. The City Manager stated that staff will present the bill, including all proposed amendments, for Council review and formal position on the matter at the September 6, 1983, meeting. 61 6. CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL BINGO PERMIT Mayor Hoesterey requested that the letter dated August g, 1983, from Michael I. Schneider, Executive Vice President, Congrega- tion B'Nail Israel, pertaining to transfer of their bingo permit ~ be agendized for the September 6, 1983, meeting. Council con- curred. 31 X I I. RECESS - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CLOSED SESSION - ADJOURNMENT At 10:13 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; thence adjourn to a meeting on August 22, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. for ordinance introduction authorizing execution of a lease of facilities by Tustin Water Corporation to the City of Tustin, and thence to the next Adjourned Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. Carried. MAYOR