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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1981 08 03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way August 3, 1981 TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sharp at 3:44 p.m. ROLLCALL Councilpersons Present: Edgar, Boesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp Councilpersons Absent: Kennedy Others Present: James G. Rourke, City Attorney Charles Thayer, Interim City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Mike Brotemarkle, Co~n. Dev. Director Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Conununity Services Director Eva A. Solis, Deputy City Clerk Nancy Miller, Administrative Aide Approximately 10 in the audience III. RECESS It was moved by Boesterey, seconded by Edgar, to recess at 3:45 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August 3, 1981 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 3:45 p.m. 2. Members Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp Members Absent: Kennedy 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 20, 1981. It was moved by Eoestere~seconded by Edgar, to approve the minutes of the July 20, 1981, meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 4. AWARD OF BID FOR IRVINE BLVD. STORM DRAIN - FROM 250' EAST OF HOLT AVENUE TO 1200' EAST OF PROSPECT Bids for subject project were received as follows: Desatoff Const. Co., Montbello $1571630.00 Five States Plumbing, Orange $168,928.00 Burch Engineering Const., Baldwin Park $175.209.00 Gemi, Inc., Arcadia $176~037.00 Mike Prlich & Sons, South E1 Monte $176.116.00 G. R. Frost, Inc., Wilmington $177 000.00 Prkacin Co. & Runje Corp., Pasadena $181331.00 Globe Const. Co. & Martin Plotkin, Pomona $181 962.00 McGuire Const., Inc., Fontaria $186 395.00 Ivan Bachan Const. CO., Los Angeles $188 495.00 K.E.C. Co. & Keith E. Card, Corona $188 744.00 Valverde Const. Co., La Habra $189 607.00 Mark Dakovich, Inc., Brea $194 365.00 Monarch Construction, Orange $196 669.50 Irvine Pipeline Co., Inc., Santa Aria $198 851.00 Albert W. Davies, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga $202 019.00 steinbergs Const. Co., Norwalk $204 940.00 Peter C. David Co., Garden Grove $205 3?4.00 Thompson-Lee, Inc., Anaheim $263 901.50 The low bid is 24% below Engineer's estimate of $206,9?8.00, with $208,000.00 in RDA funds presently budgeted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 8-3-81 As reconnnended in the memo dated July 28, 1981, prepared by the Public Works Department, it was movedby Saltarelli, seconded by Ed__d~, to award the contract for subject project to the low bidder, Desatoff Construction Co., Montebello, in the amount of $157,630.00. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 91 5. PARKING STRUCTURE IN OLD TOWN TUSTIN The Co~uni~ Development Director provided a recap of ~he report ~ted Au~st 3, 1981, prepared by ~e Comunity Develop- ment Depar~ent on the matter. Staff/Agency discussion followed. Douglas M. Gfeller, Gfeller Development Company, 2070 Business Center Drive, Irvine, spoke on the matter and requested that Agency action on ~e plaza ~ deferred to allow do~town area businessmen the opportunity ~ meet with Gfeller and City staff to fully explore and ~derstand how cul-de-sacing of "C" Street will impact the do~to~ business area. He further requested approval of ~e joint parking structure. The Co~unity Development Director concurred with ~. Gfeller's co~ents relative to deferring action on the plaza. Following favorable ~ments on Mr. Gfeller's suggestion, it was moved by Saltarellit seconded by Edgar, to direct the City Attorney to contact Gfeller Development Company's attorneys to formulate an agreement with Gfeller Develo~ent to construct a municipally- o~ed parking structure over ~e at-gade ~rking facilities used by the Stevens Development. In response to Mr. Edgar, Mr. Gfeller provided clarification on financing of the project. John Prescott, 18752 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, complimented the Agenq on its accomplis~ents in redevelo~ent. ~. Prescott made reference to a ~rking study conducted earlier by staff where~ a shortage of parking spaces was defined, and felt the Agency may be acting too hastily on a tw~story ~rking structure as opposed to a three-story struct~e. The Com~ity Development Director responded to Mr. Prescott's concerns regarding ~e downtown ~rking deficiency ~d stated that additional spaces are not currently warranted at this site and would not stimulate redevelopment in other downtown areas. The Interim City ~nager indicated staff plans to present a report to ~e Agency at its next meeting which addresses future plans for development of do~to~ parking. Mr. Gfeller clarified that Gfeller Develo~ent is n~ requesting nor agreeable to a delay on the parking structure. ~e Co~ity Development Director added that the parking structure is ~tended to opt~ize a particular block ~d will not attempt to meet other farther-range needs doctor. Messrs. Edgar and Saltarelli ~ncurred. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy ~sent. 81 6. ADJOURNMENT It was moved b~Hoestere~r secondedby Edgar, to adjourn at 4:28 p.m. to the next re~lar meeting on Au~st 17, 1981. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 8-3-8 1 MEETING OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 4:28 P.M. Augustst 3, 1981 IV. PUBLIC CONCERNS - None V. CONSENT CALENDAR ~T.~ 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~P~ ~ ~S - July 20, 1981 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS~P~ OF DMS in ~e ~ount of $558,783.90 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL ~~'OF'P~.in ~e ~ount of $98,737.64 3. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS (Indus- trial Complex southerly of Walnut Ave. and easterly of Pepper- tree homes) Accept all public improv~ents within Tract No. 8763 and release all pertinent p~lic i~rovement bonds as recom- mended by City Engineer. 99 4. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., DATE OF LOSS: 3-31-81, CLAIM NO. 81-13 Deny claim of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. as reco~ded by the City Attorney. 40 5. RESOLUTION NO. 81-92 A Resolution of ~e City Council of ~e City of Tustin, California, PERTAINING ~ ~E DIS~ILI~ ~TI~- Adopt Resolution No. 81-92 as recomended by ~e Personnel 79 Director. ~ 6. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF ERMA RUTH & CHARLES ROGERS, DATE OF LOSS: 4--11~81 CLAIM NO. 81-20 ~ Deny claim of Erma Ruth ~d Charles Rogere as recomended by the City Attorney. 40 7. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF FRANCES BRIDENBECKER, DATE OF LOSS: 6-17-81, CLAIM NO. 81-21 Deny claim of Frances Bridenbecker as recomended by ~e City Attorney. 40 8. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF RUTHIE S. RALSTON, DATE OF LOSS: 6-23-81, CLAIM NO. 81-16 Deny claim of Ruthie S. ~lston as recomended by ~e City Attorney. 40 9. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE LATE CLAIM OF ELEANOR M. RIEBE, DATE OF LOSS: 12-10-80, CLAIM NO. ALC-81-19 Deny A~plication for Leave to File Late Claim as recom~ded by ~e City Attorney. 40 10. AWARD OF BID FOR 12 PASSENGER VAN Award ~e bid for one van in ~e ~o~t of $12,752.51 to ~e fire of santa ~a Ford of Santa Aria as recomended by the Director of Comunity Services. 87 It was moved b~....Edgar~ seconded b~ Saltarelli, to a~prove ~e entire Consent Calendar. Carried 4-0, Kenne~ absent. VI. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 856 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California,AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO USES PERMITTED IN PUBLIC PARKS AND PLACES It Wa~ m0~e~ ~ Edgar~ seconded b~ Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 856 have first reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. Following reading of title by the City Clerk, it was moved b~ Edgar~ seconded b~. Saltarell~, ~at Ordinance No. 856 be introduced. Motion carried 4'0, Kennedy ~Sent. 77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 8-3-81 2. ORDINANCE NO. 857 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, CA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY It was moved by Edgar, seconded by. Hoester~y, that Ordinance No. 857 have first reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. Following reading of title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by. Hoesterey, that Ordinance No. 857 be introduced. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 81 VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None VIII . OLD BUSINESS 1. SYCAMORE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT THE A.T. & S.F. RAILROAD TRACKS (VENTA SPUR) Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Director, it was moved by Hoeste~p~tseconded byEdgar, to defer considera- tion of the matter to the evening session. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 101 2. WALTER FOSTER ART BOOKS/CITY OF TUSTIN/BOY'S CLUB AGREEMENT Following Councilman Edgar's comments that final agreement is very close, the Interim City Manager indicated that the City Attorney was attempting contact with the Boys' Club attorney, and the matter was temporarily deferred by unanimous informal consent. 85 3. CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO AESTHETIC REVIEW PROGRAM I-5 INTER- CHANGE Councilman Edgar reported that two residents had indicated their interest in serving on the committee, and he had informed them to communicate that interest in writing to the Council. In order to allow more interested persons to apply for appointment, it was moved by. Saltarellir seconded by Edgar, to continue the matter to the August 17, 1981, meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 28 4. REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL. Pursuant to the memo dated August 3, 1981, prepared by the City Clerk, it was moved byEdgar~ seconded by Saltarelli, to appoint Phyllis Tuttle as representative and Bonnie Gillman as Alternate Delegate, to the Orange County Health Planning Council. The Mayor requested that the representative provide progress reports to the Council periodically, either written or verbal. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 70 IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. EAST ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (E.O.C.W.D.) ELECTION Following consideration of the memo dated July 28, ~98~, pre- pared by the City Engineer, it was moved'bylSaltarelli~ seconded by Edg~, that the Council encourage Earl Rowenhorst to file his papers for reelection to the East Orange County Water District, but that it not be a requirement. The Interim City Manager responded to the Mayor that such filing woul~ not constitute a conflict of interest. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 107 2 · REQUEST FOR MEDIAN ISLAND MODIFICATION OF IRVINE BOULEVARD (Unbudgeted Item) As recommended in the memo dated July 28, 1981, prepared by the City Engineer, it was moved by Saltarelli~ seconded Hoesterey, to place the Median Island modifications along Irvine Boulevard at the Mountain View and "A" Street intersections on a CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 8-3-81 priority list for capital projects to be added to the 1981-82 Capital Improvement Budget subject to funds being available due to reduced costs of other capital projects scheduled in the 1981-82 fiscal year, on the basis of health and safety. Councilman Saltarelli added that he would be favorable to removal of a tree well, if deemed advisable, to allow stacking in the turn pockets. The City Engineer indicated that the tree well at Mountain View will be removed to allow stacking of two cars in that pocket. He also pointed out that staff's recommen- dation is that the items be added to the budget. Councilman Edgar interjected that perhaps the project could be funded from the funds which had been allocated for improvements to the area in Annexation No. 123, which was defeated. The-City Engineer reported that staff would have to verify those funds. Following further discussion, the motion was amended by Salta- relli, seconded by Boestere~, to continue the matter to the August 17, ~981, meeting for further recommendations. Carried ~-0, Kennedy absent. 92 3. REQUEST TO FILL VACANCY - BUILDING INSPECTOR (Budgeted Position) As recommended in the memo dated August 3, 1981, prepared by the Community Development Director, it was moved by Edgar~ seconded bY Saltarelli, to authorize filling the position of Building Inspector, with emphasis on electrical inspections. Motion car- ~ied 4-0, Kennedy absent. 79 x. STAFF CONCERNS 1. CHANGE OF FORMAT FOR AGENDAS Following the Interim City Manager's report and Councilman Hoesterey's suggestion that all agenda pages be numbered consecutively across the bottom, it was moved by Edgar~ seconded by Hoestere~, to approve adoption of the format for future agendas as contained in the memo dated August 3, 1981, prepared by the City Clerk. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 37 XI.OTHER BUSINESS 1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ~ CITY OF TUSTIN/ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION PUrSuant to. ~h~ recommendation of the Interim City Manager, it was ~oved by Edgar~ seconded by Hoesterey, to approve the Memo- randum of Understanding between the City of Tustin and Orange County Employees' Association, and authorize its execution by Mayor and Clerk. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 45 AGENDA ORDER VIII. OLD BUSINESS 2. WALTER FOSTER ART BOOKS/CITY OF TUSTIN/BOYS' CLUB AGREEMENT The City Attorney reported that his efforts to reach Mr. Rus, Boys' Club attorney, had proved unsuccessful. Following further discussion, the matter was continued to the August ~7 meeting by unanimous informal consent. 85 OTHER BUSINESS 2. REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION Both the Interim City Manager and the Mayor requested an Execu- tive Session for discussion of personnel matters. 3. RESIGNATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR DAN BLANKENSHIP The City Attorney reported that the City Clerk brought to his attention the fact that no official record reflects Council's acceptance of Dan Blankenship's resignation dated March 9, 1981. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to accept the resignation of Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, effective June 1, ~981. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 35 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 8-3-81 4. BONITA WAY WATER WELL SITE NOISE REPORT The Interim City Manager made brief reference to the memo dated July 24, prepared by the City Engineer, and indicated that staff would proceed as indicated unless any objections by Council were made · 107 5. RESOLUTION TO LEAGUE OF CITIES SUPPORTING CHANGES IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS Following the Interim City Manager's report regarding the memo dated July 28, 1981, regarding submittal of resolutions for con- sideration by the Annual Conference of California Cities and discussion, Council concurred to direct staff to prepare a reso- lution on the matter for Council consideration at the evening session. 79 6. VARIOUS CONCERNS - COUNCILMAN EDGAR Councilman Edgar requested information on the following items: 1 ) The Finance Director reported that information on the 1981- 82 Assessed Valuation would hopefully be presented at the August 17 Council meeting, pending receipt of same from the County Assessor' s office. 2) The City Engineer indicated that staff is working to get council approval of public works projects in order to take advantage of the currently favorable competitive price market, which is expected to last for another six months. 3) The Community Services Director reported that the deadline for Requests for Proposal for Columbus Tustin is within 90 days. She also stated that the deadline for grant fund applications is late September, but plans do not have to accompany the application- 7, SENATE BILL 799 --FIREWORKS In response to Councilman Hoesterey, the Interim City Manag. er reported that a letter had been forwarded to our legislators in opposition tO SB 799- FireWorks. 52 8. REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCILMAN SALTARELLI Councilman Saltarelli requested an executive session for discus- sion of a potential litigation matter. 9. SIX STAR CABLEVISION Mayor Sharp announced that Six Star Cablevision had submitted a request for continuance of the public hearing to the August 17 meeting. RECESS - EXECUTIVE SESSION & EVENING It was moved by Saltarel~i~ seconded by Edgar, to recess at 4:58 p.m. to an Executive Session for discussion o~ personnel and legal matters, and thence to the 7:30 p.m. evening session. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED I. CALL TO ORDER Following the Planning Agency meeting, the City Council was called to order at 7:52 p.m. by Mayor Sharp. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 8-3-81 II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp Councilpersons Absent: Kennedy Others Present: James G. Rourke, City Attorney Charles Thayer, Interim City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Mike Brotemarkle, Comm. Dev. Director Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Captain Lowenberg, Acting Police Chief Approximately 40 in the audience III. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1, FISCAL 1981-82 PROPOSED WATER FUND BUDGET (Continued Bearing> RESOLUTION NO. 81-90 - A Resolution of the City Council the City of Tustin, ADOPTING THE WATER FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82 ~he Public Hesring was opened at ?:54 p,m. ~ere being no com- ments or objections, Mayor Sharp closed the Public Hearing and it was moved b~ Ed~ar~ secondedb~ Hoesrefer, to adopt Resolu- tion No. 8~-90. Councilman Edgar explained that he made the motion because he believes the info~mation in the budget is a reasonable estimate of what we are going to need to spend in the forthcoming year, but he was disappointed that we still do not have a thorough base line of where we stand. He asked that there be agendized a month from now a more complete presentation paralleling what we are presenting to the auditors relative to the 1980-81 budget. Councilman Saltarelli agreed that he was not satisfied with the report because the statistical data is not verified and the information is primarily projections. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. It was movedbyEdgar.~..seconded~-b~-Saltarelli~ to agendize for the meeting of September 8 an update on the Water Service Department of the base line with such statistics as last year's revenues, the bottom line balance for July 1, 1981, and any other relevant data that can give Council an understanding of the City's status. The Interim City Manager explained that staff was under a misconception of what the Council was looking for when they used the term "base line," because "base line" to staff is what was presented in the Budget. Staff has a better understanding of what Council wants and will supply same. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 29 2. APPEAL OF PLANNING, AGENCY APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT 81-22 RESOLUTION NO. 81-91-A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, UPHOLDING THE FINDINGS AND DECISION OF THE PLAN- NING AGENCY APPROVING USE PERMIT 8~-22 (Authorization of a 72 foot tall, 60,000 sq. ft. office structure at 615 E. First Street) The Community Development Director reported that this was an appeal filed by Dr. James A. Padova, on behalf of Excelsior Associates, citing '~nresolved issues that would have impact on the area property owners" as the reason for the appeal. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 8-3-81 In response to Mayor Sharp's question of whether he should take part in the discussion of this item since he was absent when the Use Permit was approved by the Planning Agency, Attorney Rourke answered that he could as this was like a new review of the Agency's action. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:08 p.m. Dr. James Padova, 18102 Irvine Blvd., managing partner of the Excelsior Associates that is the partnership that owns and oper- ates the medical/dental complex in the property contiguous and to the north of the project proposed by Far West Savings, stated he was not sure that this is an appeal but he wanted to have some points clarified for the record, primarily regarding traf- fic flow. He was on vacation at the time of the Planning Agency hearing. He drew Council's attention to Basmaciyan-Darnell, Inc.'s Engineering report for Far West Savings Office Project, particularly Figure 1 which shows that the present flow of traf- fic on Fashion Lane is 2,~50 with 259 noon peak count and 234 PM peak hour voleme; Figure 2 which shows 40% of the project trip distribution will be through Fashion Lane; Figure 3 which shows this project will generate 295 trips on Fashion Lane with 53 a.m. peak volume and 55 p.m. peak volume; Figure 4 which shows 2,450 existing plus project-related traffic volumes with 289 p.m. peak volume; and Table ~ which shows trip generation rates of 12.3 vehicles per ~,000 sq.ft. and 738 daily trips with 133 vehicles at the a.m. peak hour and 138 vehicles at the p.m. peak hour. (A copy of this report is on file in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Edgar responded that Dr. Padova's questions were dis- cussed at length at the Planning Agency meeting. We were assured by staff that the traffic numbers were comfortable- Part of our approval was based upon Far West sharing the cost of a signal at the corner of First and Fashion Lane and that red curbing would be done, if needed, to move the traffic more expeditiously. The City Engineer said that on a 24-hour basis, the capacity on Fashion Lane between First and Irvine Blvd. was 6,000 vehicles, with the a.m. peak at 550 and the p.m. peak at 660 vehicles. Removing parking on Fashion Lane would not increase the number of vehicles but would enhance the safety of travel along Fashion Lane. Fashion Lane exists as a 40 ft. street, curb to curb width. Concievably you can put four 10 ft. lanes, but with the configuration of Fashion Lane (two 90 degree turns between First and Irvine) he recommended against any additional lanes other than one in either direction. The Costa Mesa Freeway, at the present time in the a.m. and p.m., is running at capacity and it is not projected that we will be getting any more traffic from the freeway going to this office at any faster rate of volume during the a.m. and p.m.peaks until such time as the freeway is widened. One area in the report that we did not concur with 100% at the Planning Agency meeting was that we felt there could be some problems with left-turn pocket storage on First Street and in the event the problem came up in the future, we would probably have to restrict left-turn movements during the peak hours- Maurice Lebanoff, ~81 Heidi Dr., Santa Ana, builder and part owner of a building at 16~ Fashion Lane, said that he was in favor of the project but had some concerns, particularly that Council would consider red curbing in an area that already has problems with parking. He was concerned with southbound traffic as they cross over Fashion Lane to enter the North driveway to the Far West Bank and with ingress and egress as far as siguali- zation on First Street. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 8-3-81 The City Engineeri responded with respect to the southbound traf- fic that when it ~is found that the traffic warrants it, we will consider putting in a two-way stop. As for First Street and Fashion Lane, someday there will be a signal when traffic war- rants it and this signal will be coordinated with the signal at Centennial Way. Mel Darnell with Basmaeiyan-Darnell, Inc., the company respon- sible for the traffic report, said that staff had been very cooperative and he concurred that the City Engineer's figures were reasonable. These are not absolute numbers. They are estimates. John Jamieson, representative of Far West Savings, agreed with the facts as presented. The City Engineer agreed to send Dr. Padova a set of the figures and a copy of the minutes of this meeting. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. and it was moved by Edgar, secondedby Hoesterey, to confirm the Planning Agency's action by the adoption of Resolution No. 81-91. Councilman Saltarelli commented that he thought the point Dr. Padova was making was that the traffic engineer cannot quarantee their work anymore than doctors can guarantee theirs. Six months after occupancy, we should have a traffic count on this area. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 81 CITY OFT TUSTIN PARTICIPATION WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT (HCDA) The Community Development Director reported that at one time the City was a participant under HCDA and subsequently the City withdrew from the program in favor of the County using the funds in the County islands. The purpose tonight and at the Public Hearing on August 17, 1981 is to take input from the public regarding projects the City may submit. We can submit one proj- ect now but recognize that there are other projects that are needed and could be submitted at a later date. Councilman Edgar expressed that when the Council discontinued participation in the program, we were unwilling to accept Fed- eral money if we could expose ourselves to expenditures in excess of what revenues we would be able to get from Community Development. It was his understanding as he read some of the dialogue of the Congress, they have relinquished some of those Housing Assistance requirements. If we are going to make this kind of commitment, we are going to have to be very alert as to whether or not we are exposing ourselves to some Federal bureau- cracy that we have been avoiding all this time. The Community Development Director pointed out that some U. S. Senators have been proposing major modifications to the Housing and Community Development program which would be less strin- gent. The Housing Assistance Plan in reality would not be more intensive than the City Housing Element that has been adopted, which has been reviewed by the State in conjunction with the Housing Assistance Plan and was approved as sufficient to meet the requirements with only a few minor comments. The Public Hearing was opened at 9:00 p.m. Nick Ogden, 13841 Red Hill, representing TLC Senior Center, stated that the seniors he represents are very enthusiastic and concerned about the Council's position on this matter and the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 8-3-81 benefits the seniors would derive from it. The moderate-income people have felt the economic crunch. The information he has received appears that this would be beneficial to them and he urged the Council to participate in this program. Councilman Hoesterey commented that he had read that the present Mayor of New York City said one of the major factors that con- tributed to their bankruptcy was having to match Federal Grants. He said he was not ready to pass this carte blanche but wanted to know what we are subjecting ourselves to by committing this money. Councilman Edgar said it was essential to have not only a report from the Community Development Director, but also from the City Attorney on the position of what our commitments are · It was moved bl~ Saltarelli~seconded by Hoesterry, to continue this Public Hearing to the August 17, 1981, Council meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 81 IVo OLD BUSINESS 1. SYCAMORE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT THE A.T. & S.F. RAILROAD TRACKS~ (VENTA SPUR) Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer, suggested that this item be con- tinued to the next meeting since Mr. Speicher (complainant) was not present. It was moved by Edgar~ seconded by Hoesterey, to continue this item to the August 17, 198 1 meeting. Carried 4-.0, Kennedy absent. 101 V. OTHER BUSINESS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 81-93 - A ResolutiOn Of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REGARDING CHANGES IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS It was moved by Edgar~ seconded byHoesterex, to adopt Resolu- tion No. 81-93. Carried4~9.,Kennedy absent. 79 CITY MANAGER. Mayor Sharp announced that a new City Manager, William Huston from the City of Millbrae, has been hired subject to a n~/tually acceptable financial package. He will be starting the first part of September. He extended his thanks to Interim City Man- ager charles Thayer for a job well done. VIo PUBLIC CONCERNS - None VII. ADJOURNMENT It was movedlbyHoesterel~' seconded by 'Edgar, to adjourn at 9:~ p.m. to the next regular meeting on August ~7, 1981. Carried. ~ITY ~