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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1981 01 19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY C0UNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way January 19, 1981 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 3:35 p.m. following the regular meeting of the Planning Agency. II. ROLL CALL. Councilpersons Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli, Sharp Councilpersons Absent: None Others Present: Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney Dan Blankenship, City Administrator Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Eva A. Solis, Deputy City Clerk Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director .... Gary Napper, Administrative Assistant Approximately 50 in the=.'audience III. ,. ,,,,. RECESS It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp, to recess to the Redevel- opmerit Agency meeting at 3:36 p.m. Motion carried 5:0. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY January 19, 1981 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Saltarelli at 3:36 p.m. 2. Members Present: Edgar, Noesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelii, Sharp Members Absent: None 3. APPROVALOF MINUTES - January 5, ~981 It was moved by Edgar, seconded bx Kennedy, to approve the min- utes of the January 5, 1981, meeting. Motion carried 5:0. 4. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 3:36 p.m. to the City Council meeting. Motion carried 5:0. MINUTES OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 3:36 P.M. January 19, 1981 IV. PUBLIC CONCERNS None . CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPR0VAL OF MINUTES - Regular Adjourned Meeting - Dec. 29, 1980 Regular Meeting - January 5, 1981 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $51~,244.87 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $89,553.08 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 1-19-81 3. RESOLUTION NO. 81-1 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING APPEAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 80-18 (301 W. First Street) Adoption of Resolution No. 81-1 as reconuuended by the City Council · 4. RESOLUTION NO. 81-3 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING pLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM Adoption of Resolution No. 81-3 as reco~unended by the Engi- neering Department. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 80-134 - A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Tustin, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11330 (NE corner of San Juan and Red Hill) Adoption of Resolution No. 80-134 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 6.RESOLUTION NO. 81--4- A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVE- MENT STANDARDS AS CONTAINED IN THE HANDBOOK FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT Adoption of Resolution No. 81-4 as recommended by the Engi- neering Department 7. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10979 (Main and "C" Streets) Extension of the Tentative Tract Map period for an additional six (6) months as recommended by the Community Development Department · Items 3 and 5 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Kennedy. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Shar~, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5:0. Item 3 - Resolution No. 81-1 - It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to adopt Resolution No. 81-1. Carried 3:2, Kennedy and Sharp dissenting. Item 5 - Resolution No. 80-134 - It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere~, to adopt Resolution No. 80-134. Motion carried 4: 1, Kennedy dissenting. ORDINANCES FOR INTRO- DUCTION None VII. ORDI-- ' -' ~-~ ..'~c... NANCES FOR ADOPTION I. ORDINANCE NO. 839 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING THE pRE-ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES ON HOLT AVENUE UPON APPLICATION PZ 80-2 It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, that Ordinance No. 839 have second reading by title only. Carried 5: 0 · Following reading of title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Shar~, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 839 be passed and adopted. Roll call vote: AYES: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli, Sharp NOES: None OLD BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 81-5 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, DETERMINING THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS "IRVINE BOULEVARD- DEAN STREET ANNEXATION NO. 121" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN, SUBJECT TO THE CONFIRMATION BY THE VOTERS. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-19-81 Due to requests from area residents, the Mayor stated Resolution No. 81-5 would be considered at the evening session. IXo NEW BUSINESS 1. PROPERTY OWNER'S REQUEST TO REMOVE CITY TREE (14631 Hyannis Port Road) ~ AS recommended in the memo dated January 7, 1981, prepared by the Maintenance Superintendent, it was moved by Kennedy, sec- · onded by Edgar, to remove the Brazilian Pepper tree at 14631 Hyannis Port Road as requested and replace with a more suitable City-approved tree at City cost. Carried 5:0. 2. REQUEST FOR BOYS' CLUB OF TUSTIN SIGNS Following consideration of the memo dated January 12, 1981, pre. pared by the City Engineer, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp, to authorize installation of four identification and directional signs for the Boys' Club of Tustin at the following locations: a) Two (2 signs at the intersection of Sixth Street and E1 Camino Real; and b) Two (2) signs at the intersection of Main and Pacific Streets. In response to Councilwoman Kennedy, the Community Development Director responded that under the classification of public pur- pose signs, the directional signs would not be subject to sign code regulations. ~ Motion carried 5:0. 3. TILLER DAYS REPORT The Community Services Director reported that Cherrill Webb, Street Faire Chairman, would attend the evening session to pre- sent the report. With Council consensus, the Mayor indicated the matter would be taken up at that time. 4. CONSOLIDATION OF MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS Following consideration and discussion of the memos dated January 9 and 13, 1981, prepared by the City Clerk and City Administrator, respectively, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, that the City of Tustin go on record that we do not desire to consolidate City elections with the County if the opportunity were available. Motion carried 5:0. In response to the City Administrator's inquiry, it was moved by Edgar to support the concept of allowing individual cities to consolidate if they so desire. After discussion, the motion by Edgar was withdrawn. The Mayor emphasized Council's position to maintain local controlwith no direction given to other general law cities on whether to consolidate their municipal elections, although charter cities seem to be going toward consolidation. 5. COUNCIL ARTICLES IN TUSTIN TODAY PUBLICATION Council discussion followed on the memos dated January 13 and 14, 1981, prepared by the Community Services Director and City Administrator, respectively, regarding photos and stories per- taining to Councilmembers contained in the "Tustin Today" publi- cation. Council concurred to include photos of the entire Council in each issue, with a feature story done only when a Council member is elected or reelected. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4,1-19~81 6. PERSONNEL VACANCIES IN POLICE DEPARTMENT AS requested in the memo dated January 13, 1981, prepared by the Chief of Police, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize filling two Police offi. cer vacancies. The Mayor voiced concern that the second position be filled only if deter- mined legal by the City Attorney. Motion carried 5:0. X. REPORTS 1. VACANCIES AT TUSTIN GARDENS Councilman Edgar inquired as to the turnover ratio at Tustin Gardens. Councilwoman Kennedy requested that the City act on behalf of Hazel Jeanette Meyer to verify her placement on the waiting list at #80, who initially registered through the City, but that registration was misplaced and she was informed she is not on the list. The Community Services Director indicated she would respond to both requests- Discussion followed and Council expressed concerns on the need for senior citizen housing and the best method(s) of meeting that need. Council concurred to direct staff to determine the number of Tustin residents on the waiting list and report back to Council. Councilman Edgar indicated that the housing need would be more evident when a good census summary becomes avail- able. OTHER BUSINESS 1. BESWICK SCHOOL STUDENTS' CONCERNS Several students from Beswick School expressed concerns on vari- ous subjects: Jason Snyder and Todd Mitchell suggested forming a team of volunteers assigned to a "patrol beat" to keep people out of Centennial Park after curfew hour and help eliminate van- dalism and violations of regulations in the park. The Mayor suggested another student direct his concern to the School Board which is under their jurisdiction. A fourth student expressed the need for crossing guards at the intersection of Walnut and Red Hill for children walking to schools in that area. The Mayor suggested that the children cross further south at the intersection of SyCamore and Red Hill where there is a crossing guard. 2. ANNEXATION NO. 124 (Santa Ana Freeway-Myford Road) RESOLUTION NO. 81-6 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF THE AREA DESIGNATED "SANTA ANA FREEWAY-MYFORD ROAD ANNEXATION NO. 124" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN. As recommended in the memo dated January 19, 1981, prepared by the Community Development Consultant, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Resolution No-81-6 be adopted. The City Administrator noted approval by LAFCO of Tustin's sphere of influence, and Mayor Saltarelli's unanimous election as Chairman of LAFCO with Supervisor Nestande's election as Vice Chairman. Motion carried 5:0. 3. BIKE TRAILS In response to Councilwoman Kennedy's concerns, Council con- curred to direct the City Engineer to provide a brief report to Council regarding cost estimates and feasibility of a bike path under the Santa Ana Freeway, along the Newport Avenue/Red Hill area. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-19-81 4. AIR QUALITY Cquncilman Sharp reported on meetings of the Sanitation Board and the Environmental Protection Agency's position to restrict federal grant funds for the construction of secondary sanitation treatment facilities because the State does not have an approved air quality plan for inspection of vehicles on a yearly basis, and requested direction from the Council. Relative to that issue, Council concurred to agendize Senate Bill 33 for discus- sion. .' . :. 5~ SMOKE DETECTOR ORDINANCE In response to Councilman Edgar, the Community Development Director stated that the smoke detector ordinance would be on the next agenda. 6. LAFCO Mayor Saltarelli reported Supervisors Nestande's and Stanton's appointment to LAFCO, with Nestande serving as Vice Chairman, and noted their strong favorable position on island annexations. XIo RECESS EXECUTIVE SESSION; EVENING The Council recessed to Executive Session for discussion of person- nel matters at 4:16 p.m. At 4:48 p.m. the Council reconvened and immediately recessed to the 7:30 p.m. evening session. MEETING OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:30 P.M. January 19, 1981 CALL TO ORDER The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Saltarelli. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli, Sharp Councilpersons Absent: None Others Present: Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney Dan Blankenship, City Administrator Charles Thayer, Chief of Police Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director R. Kenneth Fleagle, Community Development Consultant Approximately 25 in the audience III. PROCLA- MATION Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a Proclamation which designated January 14, 1981, as the official beginning of "International Year of Disabled Persons" to Bill Waddell, Chairman of the Mobility Com- mittee for the Access Task Force, Haman Relations Commission. RECESS It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to recess at 7:35 p.m. to the Planning Agency meeting. Carried. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 1-19-81 MEETING OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:00 P.M. January 19, 1981 SLIDE PRE- SENTATION A 20-minute John Wayne Airport slide presentation was given by ..... F! D~nniS Horn, Chief Of Operations, John Wayne Airport. Following discussion regarding noise, curfew, traffic patterns and pollution, the City Administrator reported ~]~h~!~tta~ will be agendized for the next Council meeting so that Council's concerns can be recorded before the meeting of the Board of Supervisors. II. OLD BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 81-5 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, DETERMINING THE VALUE OF WRITTEN PROTESTS AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF THE AREA KNOWN AS "IRVINE BOULEVARD- DEAN STREET ANNEXATION NO. 121" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN, SUBJECT TO THE CONFIRMATION BY THE VOTERS. Ken Fleagle, Consultant, reported that the assessed valuation was calculated to be less than 50% and the Council has the right, if it so desires, to order the annexation because a majority of the protests were not dated but the recommended action is that it be scheduled at the next regular election held the first Tuesday following the first Monday of June, 1981. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp, to adopt Resolution No. 81-5. Carried 5:0. III. NEW BUSINESS 3. TILLER DAYS REPORT Cherrill Webb, Chairperson for the Tustin Tiller Days, requested that someone from the Tustin City staff be a member of the com- mittee. She said this would save them time and money as that person would be able to advise them about rules and procedures- The new date will allow the High School Band more time to get organized for the parade. Councilwoman Kennedy asked about co-sponsoring this event with the School District and Cherrill Webb was in favor of asking them. Councilman Edgar commented that the cooperation of the School District is essential but he was not in favor of them being on the same committee. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to support the Tiller Days Report in concept, to assume the responsibility of the liability insurance, and to advance the funding for the operation of the Faire with the expectation that there is going to be enough revenue from the operation to refund the money to the City. Councilman Hoesterey was in favor of the committee taking some more positive action to get more participation for rental of booths. MS. Webb said that she hoped to rent professional booths instead of the School District beoth~ as they were too small. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 1-19-81 Helen Edgar reported that when she was President of the Well Wishers they had to close down their booth because they did not have enough business to keep it open. Mayor Saltarelli said that he was opposed to the motion because this was not included in the budget and he did not know what the spending limitations are. Motion carried 4: 1, Saltarelli opposed. Cherrill Webb asked that she be notified which staff member would serve on the committee. OTHER BUSINESS 1 · PERSONNEL MATTER It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Sharp, to deny William Hull's request for a hearing before the City Council to review the discipline imposed by the City Administrator. Carried 5:0. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Saltarelli requested a brief Executive Session for discus- sion of personnel matters. Council concurred. V. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Sharp, seconded bl; Saltare]]i, to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel matters and thence to the next regular meeting on February 2, 1981. Carried 5:0. C~ C~,EF, K~