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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1982 01 04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way Januaz7 4, 4982 TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sharp at 3:17 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Edgar, Kennedy, Saltarelli, Sharp Councilpersons Absent: Hoesterey Others Present: James G. Rourke, City Attorney William A. Huston, City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Mike Brotemarkle, Comm. Dev. Director Bob Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Eva Solis, Deputy City Clerk Approximately 8 in the audience III. PUBLIC CONCERNS None CONSENT CALENDAR Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Edgar. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 21, 1981 as amended. Pursuant to Councilwoman Kennedy' s request, the Minutes were amended as follows: Insertion at bottom of Page 3, "Council- persons Hoesterey and Kennedy expressed concern about develop- ment of Jamboree Road ( i · e ·, design, levels of traffic, the possibility of at-grade exit ramps, and eliminating the overpass at Jamboree) which was the only portion of the staff recommenda- tion of concern." 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $167,013.78. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $97,379.31. 50 Clarification was provided to Councilman Saltarelli that the warrants register for checks to various individuals for interest expense is for payment of interest on water bonds. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 82-1 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPOINTING A PROJECT COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTH/ CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Adoption of Resolution No. 82-1 as recommended by the Plan- ning Consultant. (See Page 4 for further Council action on this item. ) 81 4. RESOLUTION NO. 82-2- A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Tustin, California, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ~ ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELEC- i TION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1982 '~ Adoption of Resolution No. 82-2 · 5. RESOLUTION NO. 82-3- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-139 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY Adoption of Resolution No. 82-3. 39 The City Manager responded to Councilman Saltarelli that the plans and specifications for modifications to the Police Depart- ment Facility are for relocation of walls, which is a budgeted item. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 1-4-82 6. RESOLUTION NO. 82-4- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF "C" STREET AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON Adoption of Resolution No. 82-4 as recommended by the Direc- tor of Public Works. 105 A "NO" vote was registered by Kennedy on Item 6. It was then moved b~ Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the remainder of the Con- sent Calendar, with the exception of Item 4. Motion carried 4-0~ Hoesterey absent. Consent Calendar Item 4 - Councilman Edgar requested that Section 4 of Resolution No. 82-2 be amended to delete the word "translating" as a cost to office candidates and that the City pay for any trans- lation costs. In response to Councilman Saltarelli, the City Clerk stated that no requests have ever been received for the ballot in Spanish, but although the sample ballot is not printed in English/ Spanish, a Spanish translation is available in the City Clerk's office at City expense as mandated by law. The City Attorney indi- cated he would report back to Council on the question of the legal- ity of requiring prepayment by candidates for costs of including the candidate's statements in the voter's pamphlet. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to adopt the following resolution with the deletion of the word "translating" in Section 4: 4. RESOLUTION NO. 82--2- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELEC- TION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1982 Carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 48 V. ORDI- NANCES INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 864 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANIMAL SHELTER AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES The City Manager presented the staff report and recommendation. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 864 have first reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. Following reading of the title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordi- nance No. 864 be introduced. Motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 23 The City Manager clarified that the resolution need not be con- sidered until second reading of Ordinance No. 864. Council con- curred to continue the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 82-5 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANI- MAL SHELTER AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES 2. ORDINANCE NO. 865 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO COUNCIL COMPENSATION The City Manager reported that the ordinance will increase the compensation of the Council in accordance with the formula set by State law at five percent per year. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 865 have first reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. Following read- ing of the title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, sec- onded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 865 be introduced. Motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 38 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-4-82 VI. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None VII. OLD BUSINESS- None VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. BID AWARD - FISCAL YEAR 1981-82 SIDEWALK & CURB REPAIR PROGRAM AS recommended in the memo dated December 29, 1981, prepared by the Engineering Division, it was moved b~, Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to award the contract for subject work to Porter Con- struction Co., Santa Ana, in the amount of $39,232.93; authorize staff to add additional work to the contract to utilize all of the funds budgeted for this project; and authorize return of the bid bond in the amount of $3,856.80 to Scott & Sons Construc- tion, as recommended by the Engineering Division. Motion carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 92 Councilman Saltarelli commented that perhaps we should consider early replacement of trees which are prone to cause sidewalk/ curb damage. The Director of Public Works stated the City is currently utilizing trees which are less apt to have root prob- lems. However, there is no guarantee that any tree will not cause problems. In addition to selecting trees whose roots tend to go deeper into the ground, they are planted in root contain- ment boxes which force roots to grow downward while the tree is young. Also, City forces will be doing quite a bit of sidewalk repair which will save money in the long run and hopefully cut the annual repair program in half by next year. The Director continued that trees are currently planted in a very small, con- tained space and suggested that in future developments the City look into locating parkway trees further back frce the curb at the edge of the sidewalk for better root growth. IX · REPORTS 1. CALTRANS DISTRICT NO. 12 FUNDING Council concurred to receive and file the report dated December 29, 1981, prepared by the Director of Public Works. 86 2. 130 SOUTH PROSPECT STREET IMPROVEMENTS Following consideration of the report dated December 21, 1981, prepared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize staff to initiate negoti- ations with the property owners regarding acquisition of right- of-way and report back to Council. Carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 95 3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING AT NEWPORT/BRYAN AND 17TH/YORBA-ENDERLE CENTER DRIVE Councilman Edgar wondered if there is any way to modify islands whereby elderly pedestrians could cross halfway, stop at the center island, and then proceed to cross the street at the next green light. The Director of Public Works responded to Councilman Edgar that he would confirm the pedestrian actuation cycle for the signal at 17th/Yorba-Enderle Center Drive, as most signals are built in for this type of full-cycle actuation. Council concurred to receive and file the report dated December 30, 198~, prepared by the Director of Public Works. 94 X · OTHER BUSINESS 1, CITY MANAGER a. Audit Report- The City Manager commented that he distrib- uted the Audit Report to Council and it would be agendized for the next meeting. 50 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 1-4-82 b. Pro~ect Committee, South/Central Redevelopment Project (Con- sent Calendar Item 3) - The City Manager clarified that Con- sent Calendar Item 3 requires appointment of members to the conunittee. He continued that it is Council's discretion to determine the selection process. Following discussion, Council concurred that Councilmembers Edgar and Kennedy serve as a subcommittee to recommend filling the four vacan- cies on the Project Committee. 2. CITY ATTORNEY pursuant to the City Attorney's request, Council concurred to recess to an Executive Session for discussion of legal matters. 3 · REINSTATEMENT OF A PLANNING C0MMISSION Councilwoman Kennedy asked if the Council would like to again consider reinstating a Planning Commission. Pros and cons of creating a separate body for consideration of Planning matters were discussed by Councilmembers. It was then moved by Salta- relli, seconded by Kennedy, to agendize for the May 3 meeting a study of whether or not a Planning Commision should be reestab- lished in the City of Tustin. Carried 4-0, Hoesterey absent. 81 4' VARIOUS CONCERNS - COUNCILMAN EDGAR a. Councilman Edgar reported that he has received very favor- able comments on traffic enforcement by the Police Depart- ment on Santa Clara from residents in the area. b. The Public Works Department was complimented by Councilman Edgar for the efficient manner in which three vandalized trees were replaced on Yorba. Mr. Edgar expressed his con- cern about such vandalism. c. Pertaining to Council's previous action on December 21, 1981, to prioritize Browning and Jamboree as projects of concern submitted to CalTrans, Councilman Edgar commented he feels the top priority should be modernization of the Red Hill and Newport bridge, which could include widening lanes underneath for another lane or two both ways, widening the bridge for four lanes of traffic, or having a higher speed access and egress as an interchange at Red Hill, but he believes it has a higher dollar priority than making another bridge, and yet this hasn't been addressed. The Director of Public Works responded that the overall modification of the Red Hill interchange was a project con- sidered about 8-10 years ago. Staff feels the City will benefit more by adding additional roadways rather than modi- fying the one (Red Hill) by dispersing the on/off freeway traffic from one central location to several locations. Modifying the Red Hill interchange properly would have a severe impact on the business and residential community in the area. Staff felt that more mileage and better circula- tion would be gained by adding the additional ramps as was planned years ago. Staff will certainly keep Mr. Edgar's concern in mind. CalTrans is currently looking into expanding the I-5 Freeway to four lanes, but they must first apply to the Federal Highway Administration to classify it as a four-lane anfin- ished interstate highway. An abundance of interstate funds could be utilized if the State comes up with the matching funds. When the I-5 Freeway was originally built, it was built to its ultimate as an interstate highway - three lanes. Once it is upgraded and is on the interstate system as a four-lane, it comes under the category of being unfin- ished and would qualify for Federal funding. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-4-82 5 · COUNCILMAN SALTARELLI a. Council concurred that Councilman Saltarelli attend a meet- ing in Irvine as invited to be held on January 11 at 4:00 p.m. relative to road alignments, the base problem, and try- ing to develop more strategy as to what to do now that the military position is more clear. ~"~ b. Councilman Saltarelli reported that his term as Chairman of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will expire in January. He continued that he will not be a candidate for chairmanship again and has two years yet to serve under his current LAFCO term. He has prepared a report encompassing the last year or so of activity on LAFCO and has mailed it to Bob Haskell, League of Cities, and requested that it be distributed to League member cities. He will provide indi- vidual copies to Council for review. 6. REINSTATEMEMT OF A PLANNING COMMISSION In response to the Mayor and following Council discussion, the City Manager stated that staff will provide a report on cost and staffing implications of a Planning Commission vs. the Plan- ning Agency within 30 days and make it available to the public. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION & ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to recess at 4:11 p.m. to an Executive Session for discussion of legal matters, and thence to the next regular meeting on January 18, 1982 · Carried 4- 0, Hoesterey absent. GCIT*-~CLE~