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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1 MINUTES 11-01-93 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 19, 1993 CONSENT CALEndAR NO. 1 11-1-93 mo CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Potts at 7:02 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Puckett. II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Associate Pastor Louise Fairweathre, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. I I I. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Jim Potts, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Anne Pontious Charles E. Puckett Jeffery M. Thomas None Mary E. Wynn William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Christine .shingleton, Assistant City. Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of'Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public'Works Ronald A..Nault, Finance Director Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 15 in the audience PRESENTATION - TUSTIN TILLER DAY Councilmember Pontious stated that this year's Tiller Day event was a success and thanked everyone who participated; and she noted that next year the festival would return to the traditional three- day celebration. She introduced Melissa O'Neal, Recreation Supervisor, who presented a slide presentation of the day's activities. IV. PROCLAMATION - ANTI-GRAFFITI POSTER CONTEST WINNERS Mayor Potts read and presented proclamations to the winners of the Anti-Graffiti poster contest: first place winner, Santos Hernandez, and runner-ups Shannon Boardman, Mike Luce, and Brian Park. Vo PUBLIC HEARING - None VI. PUBLIC INPUT - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 10-19-93 VII · CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 4, 1993 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 4, 1993. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $715,306.83 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $310,526.56. 3. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Recommendation: Declare specified equipment surplus and no longer, usable_~s_~ecommended by the Police ~epartment~. 4. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE WIDENING OF THE APPROACHES TO THE SEVENTEENTH STREET OVERCROSSING OF THE SR-55 FREEWAY Recommendation: Approve subject agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject agreement as recommended by ~he Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 93-112 - A RESOLUTION oF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKSOF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE STREET REHABILITATION OF WARNER AVENUE BETWEEN SR-55 FREEWAY AND RED HILL AVENUE, AHFP PROJECT NO. 92-072 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 93-112 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 6. ENCROACHMENT LICENSE FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN A MONITORING WATER WELL WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Recommendation: Approve subject license and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject license as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 93-113 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING REVISIONS TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 93-3 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 93-113 approving revisions to Lot Line Adjustment No. 93-3 as recommended by the Public Works~Department/Engineering Division. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 93-110 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THE INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY OF ROBERT LABARGE Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 93-110 finding and determining that the industrial disability of Robert LaBarge be approved as recommended by the Personnel CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 10-19-93 · .... --VIII. IX. Xo Division. 9. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - POLICE MANAGEMENT UNIT Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute subject Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Tustin Police Officers Association regarding the Police Management Unit which consists of Sergeants and Lieutenants as recommended by the Personnel Division. 10. AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - TUSTIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION .Recommendation: Authorize the city Manager' to execute subject Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Tustin Municipal Employees' Association as recommended by the Personnel Division. 11. AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - TUSTIN POLICE OFFICERSt ASSOCIATION Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute subject Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Tustin Police officers' Association as recommended by the Personnel Division. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None OLD BUSINESS 1. TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION William Huston, City Manager, reported that at the October 4, 1993 meeting, Council appointed members to the Tustin Community Foundation Board of Directors. He stated that according to the Foundation Bylaws, each Board member shall serve a three-year term, except the first seven members shall be assigned staggered terms as follows: three to have three- year terms; two to have two-year terms; and two to have one- year terms. Mayor Potts suggested drawing names. Councilmember Thomas stated that at their first meeting, it was the consensus of the Board of Directors to draw names;. however, the two councilmembers should serve three-year terms. Councilmember Pontious suggested that the Board of Director's vice-president also serve a three-year term and the remaining members draw lots. Council concurred to appoint Councilmembers Puckett and Thomas and Foundation Board Vice-President, Richard Scherr, to three- year terms; and draw lots for the two- and one-year terms. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 10-19-93 XI. 2. STATUS OF COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report. Mayor Potts stated that if the City was not awarded grant money, the project should be reviewed by'Council for further action. He said the City of Irvine should PaY their fair share if they were going to be involved in the planning process and requested an update report regarding project funding. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, summarized meetings with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) including obtaining verification that the $1.9 million Proposition 116 monies for the commuter rail station development would be used solely for the Tustin site acquisition; additional funding sources; and preliminary site plan. Council/staff discussion followed regarding obtaining funding for this project from the City of Irvine. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated that at the last joint commuter. rail statiOn meeting, several Irvine councilmembers were unaware of the development in the project area, and due to the impact on the community and funding constraints, he suggested conducting another joint Tustin/Irvine Council meeting. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, suggested postponing a joint meeting until further information could be obtained from the property owner, Kemper Real Estate, and OCTA. William Huston, city Manager, stated that staff would present periodic status reports on key milestones. Motion carried 5-0. 3. COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY This item was continued to the November 1, 1993 Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. STATUS REPORT: STREET SWEEPING (CARFAX DRIVE, SCHERER PLACE, AND DEL AMO AVENUE BETWEEN SYCAMORE AVENUEANDWALNUT STREET) Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer, reported that at the October 4, 1993 meeting, Councilmember Pontious requested information regarding street sweeping on Carfax Drive, Scherer Place, and Del Amo Avenue. He stated the City currently scheduled all public streets for street sweeping; however, the City required a 2/3 majority concurrence of all affected CITY COUNCIL .MINUTES Page 5, 10-19-93 property owners/managers in an area prior to posting parking restriction signs to accommodate street sweeping. To date, the City had not received sufficient concurrence from the property owners/managers to post parking restriction signs on the subject streets. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli suggested Council review the City's policy requiring 2/3 majority concurrence. William Huston, City Manager, reported this policy was directed toward single-family residences and was adopted by Council several years ago; however, apartment areas required different standards, specifically parking restrictions, and reviewing the policy would be appropriate. Councilmember Pontious invited the public to address the issue, and noted the poor street conditions in the area because the street sweeper was only able to clean the middle of the street. The following member of the audience spoke in. favor of street sweeping on Carfax Drive, Scherer Place, and Del Amo Avenue: Karen VanLare, CFG Investments Inc. .. It was moVed by Po'ntious, seconded by Potts, to authorize posting of restricted parking street sweeping signs in ~he subject area, and review the 2/3 majority concurrence policy. Motion carried 5-0. XI I. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - OCTOBER 11, 1993 It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of October 11, 1993. Motion carried 5-0. 2. REVISED BUS SHELTER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SCHEDULE It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Pucket~, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 3. TUSTIN SPORTS PARK UPDATE William Huston, City Manager, reported that at the October 4, 1993 Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli appealed the Use Permit on the Sports Park lighting. The hearing was tentatively set for the November 15, 1993 Council meeting and staff would provide information on additional lighting, impact upon adjoining property, and associated costs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 10-19-93 XlII. XlV. Mayor Potts noted area residents' concern over the lighting and stressed the importance of reaching an amenable compromise with those residents.. William Huston, City Manager, noted that the project architect would prepare information indicating how the lighting could be installed without a negative impact on residents. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS 1. FINANCIAL PROJECTION PLAN - AUDIT COMMITTEE Councilmember Thomas suggested the Audit Committee be permitted to develop a five-year financial projection plan which would reflect the City's situation with significant revenue decreases or gains; and would also include a reserve analysis. Mayor 'Potts and Councilmembers PUckett and Pontious stated they Supported the idea if the committee did not unduly disrupt staff time. William Huston, City Manager, stated that the Audit Conmittee could research financial projections; however, in order to complete the study the committee would require Council policy direction regarding future services and costs. Council discussion followed regarding the Audit Committee working with staff; scheduling a joint Council/Audit Committee meeting; defining protocol; and if this would be a permanent or temporary assignment. William Huston, City Manager, stated staff would provide assistance to the Audit Committee and present a report to Council establishing the scope of work. 2. AB 2196 - MARCH 1996 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Councilmember Thomas requested a staff report at the November 1, 1993 Council meeting addressing AB 2196 and its affect on local elections. 3. REVIEW ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER Councilmember Thomas expressed concern that Robert's Rules of Order were not being consistently followed during Council meetings and requested the City Attorney review sane with Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 10-19-93 4. CHANGE AGENDA "OLD BUSINESS" TO "UNFINISHED BUSINESS" Councilmember Thomas suggested changing agenda item "Old Business" to "Unfinished Business." 5. ROBERT "BARNEY,' LABARGE,S RETIREMENT Councilmember Puckett noted that Robert "Barney" LaBarge was retiring from the Tustin Police Department after 14 years of service; commended his efforts in the Community Improvement Partnership Program (CIPP); and wished him success in the future. 6. ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS Councilmember Puckett reported he had received complaints regarding shopping carts abandoned in neighborhoods. William Huston, City Manager, responded that was a project of the Tustin Pride Committee and their recommendation would be submitted to Council. 7. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - RED HILL/NEWPORT AVENUES SHOPPING CENTERS Mayor Potts questioned if there was financial assistance available to property owners for renovation of shopping centers on Red Hill and Newport Avenues and requested staff work with the property owners and investigate available financial resources. William Huston, City Manager, responded that if the shopping centers were in the Redevelopment project area financial assistance was available. He said staff would investigate if other financial assistance programs were available. 8. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TUSTIN PRIDE COMMITTEE Councilmember Thomas noted the Tustin Pride Committee needed additional volunteers and perhaps unsuccessful candidates for recent Commission/Committee vacancies could be recruited. 9. K-MART Mayor. Potts reported the new K-Mart store was very impressive and would be a source of considerable revenue for the City. CLOSED SESSION - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 10-19-93 XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, November 1, 1993, 7:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. JIM POTTB, MAYOR MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK