HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1983 01 17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way January 17, 1983 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edgar at 3:46 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Frank H. Greinke Ronald B. Hoesterey Donald J. Saltarelli Councilpersons Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Michael Brotemarkle, Connn. Dev. Director Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Robert Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police R. Kenneth Fleagle, Planning Consultant Approximately 15 in the audience AGENDA ORDER VIII. REPORTS 2. COUNCIL REFERRAL - PARKING PROBLEM, 14701 CANTERBURY Council concurred to consider subject item at this point in the agenda. Gary Bruce, 14701 Canterbury, reiterated his complaint concern- ing the Centennial Park parking restrictions in Tustin Meadows. Mayor Edgar provided Mr. Bruce with a copy of the staff report dated January 4, 1983, prepared by the Chief of Police and tabled the matter to allow Mr. Bruce an opportunity to read and review same. III. PUBLIC CONCERNS Councilman Greinke expressed his perturbation with Communicom's delay in cable television service to Tustin residents, as a resident himself. In accordance with Councilman Hoesterey's suggestion, a two-member committee was appointed by Mayor Edgar, consisting of Councilmen Greinke and Hoesterey, to investigate the reasons for delay in service, the options available to the City, and report back to the Council. 53 PUBLIC 1. NEWPORT-WASS STREET ANNEXATION NO. 132 -RESOLUTIUN NO. 83-2 Dr. Fleagle presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in his inter-corn dated January 12, 1983, noting that no protests have been filed to date. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There being no speakers on th~ matter, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded b~ Greinke, to adopt the following resolution, with 0 protests from property owners and 0 protests from registered voters: RESOLUTION NO. 83-2 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, DETERMINING THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF INHABITED TERRITORY KNOWN AS "NEWPORT-WASS STREET ANNEXATION NO. 132" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN Carried 5-0. 24 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 1-17-83 V. CONSENT CALENDAR Items 3 and 5 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Edgar. It was then moved by Greinke, seconded by Hoesterey, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 3, 1983 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $196,440.57 APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $830,348.99 50 4. RESOLUTION NO. 83-4- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION (1981-82 Miscellaneous Park Improvements - ACME Pipeline & Engineering) Adopt Resolution No. 83-4 and assuming no claims or stop payment notices are filed within 30 days of the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, authorize payment of the final 10% retention amount as reconunended by the Engineering Department. 77 6. CITIZEN REQUEST FOR PARKWAY TREE REMOVAL AT 14321 HEATHERFIELD Remove the tree as requested and replace with one from the City-approved list with no cost to the homeowner as recom- mended by the Maintenance Superintendent. 86.1 Consent Calendar Item 3 - Water Service Rates - Mayor Edgar noted that Council action established the concept of a monthly fee rather than a bi-monthly fee, and requested that the resolution reflect same. The City Manager recognized that the City is still on a bi- monthly system and is looking at the feasibility of converting to a monthly system. However, this involves some problems. Also, the Mayor requested that Section A-5 list only totals with an additional sentence that debt service surcharges be used for payment of bonds or acquisition. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to adopt the following resolution with changes reflecting monthly fees and that Section A-5 list only the totals with an additional sentence inserted that debt service surcharges can be used to pay off bonds or acquisition: 3. RESOLUTION NO. 83-7 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, ADJUSTING WATER SERVICE RATES In response to Councilman Greinke, the City Manager indicated that staff would report back on converting to a monthly billing system, noting that it is simply not a matter of reprogramming the computer, but involves cost implications for field and office personnel. Motion carried 5-0. 107 Consent Calendar Item No. 5 - Building Improvements in Clifton C. Miller Community Center - The Director of Public Works responded to Mayor Edgar that the quantity change in decreased carpsting and increased linoleum was requested by the Director of Community Ser- vices and will allow for easier maintenance where food serving takes place. It was then moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to adopt the following resolution: ~.. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 83-6- A Resolution of the City Council of the ' City of Tustin, California, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CARPETING AND LINOLEUM IN CLIFTON C. MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER AND DIRECT CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS After a brief Council/staff discussion period, the motion carried 5-0. 39 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-17-83 VI. OLD BUSINESS SIDEWALK INSTALLATION - PACIFIC STREET The Director of Public Works presented the staff report as con- tained in his inter-com dated January 6, 1983. Council/staff discussion followed. AS recommended by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded bl~ Edgar, to direct staff to prepare preliminary plans for sidewalks on both east and west sides of Pacific Street and allow the residents to respond. Carried 5-0. 92 2. VENDOR SURVEY REGARDING RECENT BID FOR STENCIL TRUCK The Director of PUblic Works presented the staff report as con- tained in the inter-com dated January 12, 1983, prepared by the PUblic Works Department- Councilman Greinke requested that if Council desires to rebid the item, that heavy-duty truck manufactureres be invited to bid, rather that dealers. Councilman Saltarelli felt that agen- cies who failed to bid due to an oversight should not be allowed to rebid on the item. Councilman Hoesterey concurred with Councilman Greinke's concern that the manufacturer be contacted directly, but in this instance the original bid be awarded. The Director of Public Works pointed out that the stencil truck is a one-ton chassis, so it is not really heavy-duty, but the body and bid are totally customized. It was then moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize purchase of one replacement stencil truck from Bauer Coatings & Chemicals, Div. of Whittaker Corp., Los Angeles, for the bid price of $31,204.03. Carried 4-1, Greinke opposed. 87 AGENDA ORDER VIII. REPORTS 2. COUNCIL REFERRAL - PARKING PROBIEM 14701 CANTERBURY In response to the Mayor, Mr. Bruce clarified that in reaction to the report dated January 4, 1983, prepared by the Chief of Police, he was not advocating turning the parking lots into RV storage lots. He commented that he was misquoted in Item I of the report - the statement "nail him" was made by Kathy Well, not him; and secondly, he disputed the claim that a crime prob- lem exists, based on his experience of living next to the park- ing lot the past five years. Mr. Bruce thanked the Council for their time. Councilman Greinke stated that the matter is clearly a CC&R problem under the Tustin Meadows Homeowners' Association juris- diction, and the Council is not the appropriate body to address same. Council concurred to receive and file the report. 74 VI. OLD BUSINESS 3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - SOUTH/CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA The City Manager presented the staff report and recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy made reference to Councilman Greinke's request for a caravan tour of the project area. Council con- curred to schedule the caravan tour on Saturday, January 22, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. After Council discussion, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the actions required to be taken by the Council to proceed with the South/Cent~ral Redevelopment Project Area as contained in the report dated January 12, 1983, prepared by the City Manager. Carried 5-0. 81 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 1-17-83 4. ASSUMPTION OF ORANGE COUNTY STREET LIGHTING MANTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 6 As recommended in the report prepared by the City Manager dated January 12, 1983, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to table the matter. Carried 5-0. 63 VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. PURCHASE OF TWO WAY RADIOS FOR WATER DEPARTMENT Following consideration of the report dated January 11, 1983, prepared by the Public Works Department, it was moved by Greinke, seconded by Hoesterey, to authorize purchase of ten radios and accessory equipment as needed from ICS Communications for the bid price of $11,131.06 as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, the City Manager stated that the radios would provide the ability to dispatch in the field, resulting in greater efficiency, for water department crews. The motion carried 5-0. 87 2. IRVINE LANDSTUDY - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The City Manager presented the staff report and recommendation. Council/staff discussion followed. It was then moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Hoesterey, to authorize staff to prepare an agreement between the City and Irvine Company concerning preparation of the Peters Canyon Area land use study as recommended by the City Manager in his report dated January 12, 1983. Following further discussion, the motion carried 5-0. 81 VIII · REPORTS 1 . COUNCIL REFERRAL - PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CHAMBER STREET, IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX The report dated January 4, 1983, prepared by the Chief of Police was received and filed by unanimous informal consent. 74 3. BULLET TRAIN The City Manager provided an oral update on the matter, stating receipt of the NOVA film is expected by the end of the month; staff is compiling a fact sheet to clarify any misinformation that has been passed on, i.e., what the PUC can/cannot do, cur- rent legislation, AB4, the application of CEQA laws in terms of the bullet train; staff will attend the hearing of the Assembly Transportation Committee which was rescheduled from last Friday to January 21, 1983; and the Tustin Meadows Homeowners' Associ- ation will hold an informational meeting January 25, 1983, at which a staff member will be present to update them on the City's actions. ~ Intensive Council discussion followed on strategy to gain sup- port of Orange County cities in requiring environmental review on the matter. Council concurred to take the following actions: a) In reference to the League of Cities meeting scheduled on February 10, 1983, an invitation will be sent to each League member, asking them to arrive at the Stadium Club at 5:30 for refreshments, to encourage better attendance for viewing of the NOVA film. b) Staff will explore the possibility of editing the film, highlighting the narration portion which points out that the system is outdated. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-17-83 c) Consider hiring an engineering consultant for expert tech- nical assistance in evaluating the matter, which will prove most valuable in PUC hearings. d) Councilmembers will make personal contact with the other 25 Orange County cities, dividing the number of cities equally among Councilmembers, to clarify Tustin's position on the matter and request support of same. 101 ,,.- IX · OTHER BUSINESS 1. LEAGUE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTAITON Councilman Greinke reported that he was appointed by the League of Cities to the State Committee on Transportation and will keep the Council advised of activity in this area. 73 2. TRAFFIC FLOW Councilman Greinke requested staff investigate the feasibility of converting the most southerly of the two left-turn lanes at First and Newport into an optional lane, allowing drivers to turn left and/or proceed straight (easterly) on First Street. Councilman Greinke also suggested that watering of the medians be rescheduled for earlier in the day (mornings). 3. FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT GRANT In response to Councilman Greinke, the Director of Public Works provided an update on the grant status for synchronizing traffic signals for improved traffic flow within the City, reporting that Tustin was not chosen as a recipient this year, but he is confident that Tustin will be a recipient next year. 94 ~-~ The Director of Public Works indicated staff will check the traffic signals on Newport Avenue for malfunctioning control- lers. 4. MQULTON PARKWAY The Director of Public Works responded to Mayor Edgar thee, s~aff is still awaiting right-of-way certification on plans. X · RECESS - CLOSSED SESSION; EVENING At 4:46 p.m. it was moved by Greinke, seconded b~ Hoesterse, to recess to a Closed Session, and thence to the 7:30 p.m. meeting. Carried 5-0. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCILL January 17, 1983 I. CALL. TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edgar at 7:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Frank E. Greinke Ronald B. Hoesterey Councilpersons Absent: Donald J. Saltarelli Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Robert S. Ledendecker, Cir. of Public Works Michael Brotemarkle, Com. Dev. Director Alan Warren, Senior Planner Edward Knight, Associate Planner R. Kenneth Fleagle, Planning Consultant CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 1-17-83 III. PUBLIC CONCERNS None. IV, PUBLIC HEARING 2. ALLEY VACATION -- EL CAMINO REAL & "C" STREET - RESOLUTION #83-5 The Community Development Director presented the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Edgar at 7:32 p.m. There being no speakers on the matter, the public hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m- AS recommended in the report dated January 5, 1983, prepared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Greinke, seconded by Kennedy, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-5- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin ORDERING VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN EL CAMINO REAL AND "C" STREET AND NORTHERLY OF SECOND STREET Carried 4-0, Saltarelli absent. 105 V. ADJOURNMENT It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. to the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop immediately following, thence to a caravan tour to inspect South/ Central Redevelopment Area projects on January 22, 1983, at 9:00 a.m., and thence to the next regular meeting on February 7, 1983, at 7:30 p.m.