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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1983 05 16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MAY 16, 1983 I. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hoesterey at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Councilman Greinke, and the Invocation was given by Councilman Edgar. II. ROLL CALL Council persons Present: Ronald B. Hoesterey, Mayor Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Frank H. Greinke Donald J. Saltarelli Councilpersons AjDsent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. WJmn, City Clerk Ronald A. Nault, Director of Finance Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Royleen A. White, Director of Community and Administrative Services R. Kenneth Fleagle, Acting Com. Dev. Dir. Approximately 65 in the audience III.;PUBLIC CONCERNS 1, ATTENDANCE BY ESTOCK SCHOOL'S FIFTH GRADE CLASS Mayor Hoesterey acknowledged the presence of members of Estock School's fifth grade class and recognized the elected Estock School City Council members. 2. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - MEALS ON WHEELS Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, presented Mayor Hoesterey with a Certificate of Appreciation dated May 11, 1983, from the West- ern Medical Center/Bartlett to the City of Tustin for the finan- cial assistance given to the "Meals on Wheels" program. 84 3. STREET CLOSURE Helen Edgar stated that residents of Loretta Drive between Leaf- wood and Laurie Lane request permission from the City of Tustin for a three-hour street closure on Memorial Day for a block party. It was moved by Greinke, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the request for street closure on Loretta Drive between Leafwood and Laurie Lane for approximately three hours on May 30, 1983, sub- ject to staff approval. Carried 5-0. 100 4. TUSTIN MEADOWS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kathy Weil, 1702 Summerviii e, introduced Steve Markel, the newly-el ected civic liaison for the Tustin Meadows Community Association. The Council welcomed Mr. Markel. IV. CONTINUED PUBLIC BEARING 1. PROPOSED REORGANIZATION NO. 53 The City Manager presented an updated staff report and recommen- dation. The following persons spoke on the matter: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 5-16-83 Colonel Mitchell, Commanding Officer, MCAS(H) Tustin, provided information on number of housing units and responded to Council questions. Jack Guiso, 4161 Robon Drive, Irvine, presented an alterna~iv~ to the road alignment issue to provide traffic relief, utilizing Harvard Avenue. The City Manager noted that the Harvard Avenue alignment has been studied in the past. A discussion period followed. It was then moved by Greinke, seconded by Edgar, to close the public hearing and direct staff to bring the appropriate. paper- work before Council at the June 6 meeting. Carried 5-0. 24 V. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Edgar. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the remain- der of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-Oj 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 2, 1983 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $100,352.88 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $367,113.87 50 3. RESOLUTION liD. 83-35 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL RECORDS Adopt Resolution No. 83-35 as recommended by the DireCtor of Community and Administrative Services. 79 Consent Calendar Item No. 4 - Storm Drain Improvements - The Direc- tor of Public Works responded to Councilman Edgar's concern, stating that the paving of Red Hill will be coordinated with the developer, so that there is no duplicate paving. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Greinke, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-36 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS LOCATIONS A, B, & C Carried 5-0. 91 VI. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None VIII. OLD BUSINESS - None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. BID AWARD - MOTORCYCLE REPLACEMENT Bids for three replacement motorcycles were received as follows: Santa Ana Kawasaki $15,992.22 Whittier Kawasaki $16,186.20 Champion Motorcycles $17,165.64 Harley Davidson of Fullerton (no formal bid submitted) As recommended in the inter-com dated April 29, 1983, prepared by the Chief of Police, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, to award bid for purchase of three Kawasaki police motorcycles to Santa Ana Kawasaki in the total amount of $15,992.22. Carried 5-0. 87 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 5-16-83 2. CONSULTANT SELECTION - PETERS CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN Councilman Edgar presented the report and recommendation as con- tained in the Steering Committee's inter-com dated May 11, 1983. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to autho- rize retaining the following consultant firms for the Peters Canyon Specific Plan: Land Use Planning - Warren Scott Roche Planning & EDAW 83-28 Community Facilities & Infrastructure Plan - Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates 83-29 Environmental Impact Report - Michael Brandman Associates 83-30 Fiscal Impact Analysis & Financing Alternatives - Strong Asso- ciates 83-31 Marketing Analysis - A1 fred Gobar Associates & Community Systems, Inc. 83-32 Transportation Analysis - Austin & Associates 83-33 The motion carried 5-0. 81 3. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL - TUSTIN HEIGHTS SHOPPING CENTER PARKING & SIGN PLAN The Acting Director of Community Development presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in the inter-com dated May 16, 1983, prepared by the Community Development Department, Councilman Edgar stated that although the Planning Agency min- utes do not reflect all meeting details, he personally recoi- 1 ects discussion that the non-conformi ng sign in the Tustin Heights Shopping Center should be made more conforming as a pro- cess of the center renovation, as was done in Larwin Square and E1 Camino Plaza. Councilman Edgar voiced his feeling that the developer has not dealt honestly with the City and promised that when another condition comes before the Council, he will be as outspoken as possible in making sign conformance a major issue. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy stated she did not feel the developer is at fault, that her research reflects the matter was very visible in the staff report of October, 1981, and it just slipped by. She encouraged the developer to voluntarily bring the sign into conformance, and wished them the best. It was then moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Greinke, to ratify Planning Commission approval of the sign plan as submitted, which showed the center identification sign with the following modifications: 1) Remove the existing "Tustin Heights" sign (a reduction of 99 square feet); 2) Cover existing steel beam with matching sheet metal cover to ~ match the center colors; 3) Replace Ralph's sign from rectangular to oval with a reduc- ,'-- tion from 260 square feet to 176 square feet; and 4) Remove 5 feet of steel beam from top of sign. The Di rector of Public Works responded to Mayor Hoesterey's con- cern regarding proposed shopping center ingress/egress. After further discussion, the motion carried 4-1, Edgar opposed. 93 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to ratify Plan- ning Commission approval of the parking plan as submitted. Car- ried 5-0. 74 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 5-16-83 4. MAIN STREET TRAFFIC STUDIES The Director of Public Works presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in his inter-com dated May 5, 1983, and responded to Council questions. Councilman Greinke sug- gested a much larger radar sign on the bridge. After further discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the restriping of Main Street between ~s and "C" Streets and a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $2,570 to cover cost of same; authorize place- ment of a larger sign on the bridge indicating radar is in use; and direct staff to report back to Council on June 20 on the effect on traffic as a result of the restriping. Carried 5-0. 100 X. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS Staff responded to Councilman Saltarelli's questions on the pro- posed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Video Games (Planning Commission Agenda Item New Business No. 1). It was then moved by Greinke, seconded by Edgar, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of May 9, 1983. Carried 5-0. 80 2. SETTING DATES FOR BUDGET WORKSHOPS A budget workshop was scheduled by the Council on June 6, 1983, at 4:00 p.m. by unanimous informal consent. 29 3. BULLET TRAIN The City Manager provided an oral update report on bullet train meetings sponsored by American High Speed Rail Corporation which staff will be monitoring and attending. He also reported that a legislative hearing will be held in Sacramento on May 17, 1983, where Senator Ellis, San Diego, will propose legislation to eliminate the tax exempt bonds on AB 3647, which would kill the project. Staff will have a monitor present to report back on the outcome of said hearing. 101 XI. OTHER BUSINESS 1. FIRE SERVICE COMPLAINT Councilman Saltarelli reported he received a complaint regarding fire service which he will refer to staff for review. 2. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION A closed session was requested by Councilman Saltarelli for discussion of legal matters. 3, PEDESTRIAN CROSSING BETWEEN PEPPERTREE AND TUSTIN MEADOWS Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy requested that staff investigate the destruction that has occurred at the pedestrian crossing between Peppertree and Tustin Meadows. 4. LEFT-TURN MOVEMENT AT IRVINE & NEWPORT The Director of Public Works responded to Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy's questions regarding the left-turn movement at Irvine Boulevard and Newport Avenue. 5. BEAUTIFICATION OF IRVINE BOULEVARD Councilman Edgar expressed his pleasure with the removal of all telephone poles on Irvine Boulevard. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Pa9e 5, 5-16-83 6. WATER SERVICES In response to Councilman Edgar, the Director of Public Works reported that staff will meet with the consul tant to receive their first report regarding Irvine Ranch Water District servic- ing. Following said meeting, staff will be able to suggest a date for Council to meet with the Irvine Ranch Water District. In accordance with Councilman Edgar's request and after discus- sion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Greinke, to authorize the Mayor to communicate with the Santa Aria and Orange city · mayors regarding possible sale of water service areas within their respective city limits. Carried 5-0. 107 7. VISIT TO MATAMATA, NEW ZEALAND, BY COUNCILMAN GREINKE Councilman Greinke reported on his visit to Tustin's sister city Matamata, New Zealand, and extended their regards. 8. CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE BY COMMUNICATION Pursuant to Mayor Hoesterey's request, staff will schedule a meeting of the Cable Television Committee (CounCilmen Greinke and Hoesterey) with Communicom representatives to discuss their progress and complaints procedure. 53 XII. ADJOURNMENT At 8:20 p.m. it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Greinke, to recess to the Redevelopment Agency, thence to a Closed Session for discus- sion of legal matters, thence adjourn to a May 23, 1983, 6:00 p.m. workshop, thence to a budget workshop on June 6, 1983, at 4:00 p.m., and thence to the next regular meeting of the City Council on June 6, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0.