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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1980 11 17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way November 17, 1980 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 3:53 p.m. following the regular meeting of the Planning Agency. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Sharp Councilpersons Absent: None Others Present: James G. Rourke, City Attorney Dan Blankenship, City Administrator Police Chief Charles Thayer Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Eva A. Solis, Deputy City Clerk Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director Gary Napper, Administrative Assistant Nancy Miller, Administrative Aide Approximately 10 in the audience III. RECESS It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to recess to the Rede- ~=~ velopment Agency at 3:54 p.m. Motion carried 5:0. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY November 17, 1980 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Saltarelli at 3:54 p.m. 2. Members Present: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Sharp Members Absent: None 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 3, 1980 It was moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar, to approve the minutes of the November 3, 1980, meeting. Motion carried 5:0. 4. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 3:55 p.m. to the City Council meeting. Motion carried 5:0. MINUTES OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 3:55 P.M. November 17, 1980 IV. PUBLIC CONCERNS None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 11-17-80 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 3, 1980 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $1,288,671.37 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $79,726.18 3. RESOLUTION NO. 80-120 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ENDORSING LANDSCAPING FOR THE NEWPORT-COSTA MESA FREEWAY. Adoption of Resolution No. 80-120 as requested by the City Council. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 80-121 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPOINTING LYDIA S. LEVIN AS DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY. Adoption of Resolution No. 80-121 as recommended by the City Attorney. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 80-122 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPOINTING RONALD A. NAULT AS CITY TREASURER. Adoption of Resolution No. 80-122 as recommended by the City Administrator. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 88-123 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT N0. 10707. (Bell and Red Hill Avenues) Adoption of Resolution No. 80-123 as recommended by the Com- munity Development Department. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 88124 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, Californi, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEWPOT AVENUE FAU PROJECT M-M033(2) AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Adoption of Resolution No. 80-124 as recommended by the City Engineer. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 88-125 - A Resolution of the City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Slurry Seal Project) Adoption of Resolution No. 80-125 and authorize payment of the final 10% retention ($11,475.31) if no claims or Stop Payment notices are filed within 30 days of the date of rec- ordation of the Notice of Completion. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 80-126 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS. Adoption of Resolution No. 80-126 as requested by the City Council. 10. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF PACIFIC TELEPHONE Denial of Claim of Pacific Telephone as recommended by the City Attorney. 11. SANTA ANA VALLEY IRRIGATION (S.A.V.I.) QUITCLAIM DEED Authorize the Mayor to execute the Santa Ana Valley Irriga- tion (S.A.V.I.) quitclaim deed and recordation of same sub- ject to the $90.00 fee. 12. APPROVALOF WATER SYSTEM LEASE Approve the Water System Lease with the City of Tustin Water Corporation and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City as recommended by the City Adminis- trator. Item 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Hoesterey. It was- moved by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5:0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 11-i7-80 Item 9 - Resolution No. 80-126 - Councilman Hoesterey stated he had received several requests that this item be heard in the evening to allow public input. It was moved b7 Hoestere~, seconded by Edgar, to continue consideration of Resolution No. 80-126 to the evening session. Motion carried 5:0. VII · ORDINANCES FOR INTRO- DUCTION None VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 834 - AN Ordinance of THE City CoUNcil of THe City of Tustin, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE 3 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE PERTAINING TO POOL HALLS AND BOWLING ALLEYS. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere~, that Ordinance No. 834 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5:0. Following reading of title by ~e City Clerk, it was moved b~ Edgar, seconded b~ Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 834 be passed and and adopted. Roll call vote: AYES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, ~arp NOES: None Co~cilwo~n Kennedy requested that staff notify S~ · Pep~reroni's Pizza of Co~cil action on Ordinance No. 834 and provide them with a copy of s~e. Council concurred. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 835 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY of Tustin, California, AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1979 EDITIONS OF THE UNI- FORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM BUILD- ING CODE STANDARDS, UNIFORM BUILDING SECURITY CODE, DWELLING CONSTRUCTION UNDER UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE AND UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AND THE ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE; THE 1980 SUPPLEMENT TO THE 1979 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS; AND AMENDING THE 1976 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE. It was moved b~ EdVar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 835 have second reading by title only. ~tion carried 5:0. Following reading of title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded b~ Sharp, that Ordinance No. 835 be passed and adopted, contingent upon a one-page informative bulletin reg~d- ing appeal proced~es being avail~le to the p~lic prior to or on ~e effective ~te of ~e ordinance (30 days from ~te of adoption). Roll call vote: AYES: Saltarelli, Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Sharp NOES: None OLD BUSINESS 1. ADOPTION OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION Co~ci~n Hoesterey rearted ~ ) he agreed with staff ' s con- clusion ~at Family Health Plan ( FHP ) best meets ~e City' s needs; 2) there Was a conc~rence to begin City ~ployee enroll- ments and si~ing of ~e contract; and 3) the City is limited to a 90-day temination notice. It was moved by Hoestere~, seconded b~ Edgar, to adopt the F~ily Heal~ Plan (FHP), ~ reckended in the mem dated Nove~er 12, 1980, prepared by the Personnel Director. Motion carried 5:0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 11-17-80 NEW BUSINESS 1. PARKING PROHIBITION - WILLIAMS STREET AS recommended in the memo dated November 7, 1980, prepared by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the installation of "No Parking" signs on the easterly side of Williams Street adjacent to the Williamshire Condominiums for a distance of 660 feet. The Police Chief responded to Council questions regarding penal- ties and enforcement, and indicated that warnings would be issued for the first 30 days following installation of the signs. Motion carried 5:0. 2. CITY MEDICAL AND HEALTH DISASTER COORDINATOR Council expressed desire to review the updated Local Emergency Plan prior to appointing a Medical and Health Disaster Coordi- nator to obtain a better idea of duties and responsibilities to be assumed by the appointee. The City Administrator responded the new plan would not be available for approximately six months; however, staff could provide a brief summary of the plan's provisions. Motion was made by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy, to continue the matter to December 1, 1980, and to direct staff to contact Dr. Dreibelbis and request that he con- tinue his position as the City's Medical end Health Disaster Coordinator until then. Motion carried 5:0. 3. REQUESTTO FILLVACANCY IN POLICE DEPARTMENT It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to authorize filling the position of one Police Officer in the Police Department as recommended in the memo dated November 4, 1980, prepared by Police Chief Thayer. Motion carried 5:0. 4. TUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT As recommended in the memos dated November 7, 1980, prepared by the City Administrator, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to: 1. Authorize recovery of $5,500 overpaid in 1979-80 to the Chamber of Commerce by eliminating the $5,700 payment for the directory from the contract; and 2. Authorize expenditure of $750 for purchase of 1,500 maps from Chamber of Commerce, to be paid from existing Chamber appropriation. Motion carried 5:0. 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATOR It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to affirm the change in Workers' Compensation administration firms from Bierly and Associates to CDS of California, as recommended by the Risk Management BOard of the Orange County Cities Risk Management Authority (OCCRMA), contained in the memo dated November 12, 1980, prepared by the Personnel Director. Motion carried 5:0. 6. REQUEST FROM CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE FOR PART-TIME CULTURAL ARTS COORDINATOR As recommended in the memo dated November 6, 1980, prepared by the Director of Community Services, it was moved by Edgar, sec- onded by Kennedy, to continue consideration of the request con- tained in the letter dated October 20, 1980, from the Cultural Arts Committee for a part-time Cultural Arts Coordinator to December 1, 1980. Councilman Edgar stated the proposal seemed an attractive one. Motion carried 5:0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 11-17-80 7. BUSINESS CERTIFICATES Council discussed the issue of stamping business certificates with a notice stating the certificate is issued for revenue pur- poses and the City does not reflect any opinion as to the legal- ity or validity of a business, as recommended by the City Attor- ney. It was Council's consensus to allow staff to proceed as deemed appropriate. XI~ OTHER BUSINESS 1. ANNEXATIONS UPDATE - RESOLUTION NO. 80-128 The City Administrator referred to Dr. Fleagle's memo regarding Annexations 109, 111, and 123, noting their approval by LAFCO on November 12, and scheduled before the County Board of Super- visors on December 23, 1980. Regarding Annexation 121, scheduled for LAFCO consideration on November 26, the City Administrator recommended adoption of Resolution No. 80-128 - A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS AND SCHEDULING A BEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIG- NATED AS "IRVINE BOULEVARD-DEAN STREET ANNEXATION NO. 121" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp, to adopt Resolution No. 80-128, and set the time for public pro- test hearing before the City Council at 5:30 p.m., December 29, 1980. Motion carried 5:0. 2. WATER SERVICE ACCOUNTS In order to assure a smooth transition of the City's acquisition of the water system, the City Administrator requested authoriza- tion for establishment of accounts as necessary to allow water customers to COntinue paying water bills at the various benks as was the practice of Tustin Water Works. In response to Council- concerns, the City Administrator stated this would be an interim procedure, pending a study by staff re volume/benefits. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere~, to authorize the City Treasurer to establish accounts as deemed necessary for the con- tinuation of the bill payment procedures for~cust0mers. Motion carried 5:0. 3. PADS ALTERNATE DESIGNATION Councilman Boesterey reported the PADS Board voted to add a Gen- eral Manager to their staff who is more technically oriented. Additionally, the City Administrator indicated Council action was required to reflect the change in the designation of an alternate to PADS. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that Councilwoman Kennedy be designated as the alternate to PADS. Motion carried 5:0. 4. MONITORING OF EXCESSIVE SPEEDING The motion b~ Edgar to direct Police Chief Thayer to perform investigative work on the monitoring/apprehension of speeders died for lack of a second. The Police Chief responded with sev- eral suggestions for neighborhoods to implement which would aid the Police Department in the apprehension of speeding drivers. 5. YEAR-END FY 1979-80 REPORT In response to Councilman Edgar, the City Administrator reported the auditor's year-end financial report for fiscal year 1979-80 should be received soon, as they chose to perform the audit pending the COmpletion of the City's fiscal activities for 1979-80. 6. BILLBOARD SIGNS APPRAISAL The City Attorney reported the appraisal of the billboard signs had been ordered but not yet received, in response to Councilman Edgar. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 11-17-80 7. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT Councilwoman Kennedy expressed concerns over the impacts of John Wayne Airport on the City of Tustin, and the need of identifying a Councilmember to serve as the City's representative on airport issues affecting Tustin. As a member of the Airport Land Use Commission, Councilman Edgar volunteered to serve in that capac- ity, and clarified the point that the increase in flights from 41 to 55 is contingent upon the utilization of less-noisy air- craft which is only one element of a complex plan. Discussion followed on a lUncheon regarding the airport to be held in December, and information being provided by the League of Cities On airports. 8. AID TO TUSTIN RESIDENT BY CITY FORCES Councilwoman Kennedy offered appreciation to City forces, par- ticularly the City Administrator, who came to the aid of a Tustin resident who was unable to leave her home due to a tree falling across the driveway. 9. TOUR OF UNDEVELOPED CITY PROPERTY Mayor Saltarelli reported he was touring undeveloped City facilities, namely the MCCalla property and Peters Canyon area, and invited Councilmembers who wished to tour such properties to participate. Councilpersons Kennedy and Hoesterey indicated a desire to attend. 10 · COUNCIL CHAIRS The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the replacement chairs provided to Council. The City Administrator reported on the problems with the original chairs and asked for Council input regarding the "loaner" chairs. 11. TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTM CHASE POLICY The Mayor made reference to a television documentary on injuries sustained by innocent bystanders of police pursuits · In response to Council's request, Police Chief Thayer responded he would provide Council with a copy of the chase policy and pur- suit policy, informing Council that a speeding citation requires police pursuit, and of other methods used by Tustin Police Department to maintain well-trained and informed police officers in this area. 12. ENTRYWAY TO TUSTIN MEADOWS The Mayor recognized Kathy Weil, representing Tustin Meadows Homeowners' Association, who spoke in relation to the land- scaping maintenance problems of the Tustin Meadows entryWay. XI. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn to the 7:30 p.m. session. Motion carried 5:0. MEETING OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:03 P.M. NovEMBER 17, 1980 I. CALL TO ORDER Following the Planning Agency meeting, the City Council meeting was reconvened by Mayor Saltarelli at 8:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Saltarellit Edgar~ Hoestereyt Kennedy, Sharp Councilpersons Absent: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 11-17-80 Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary Wynn, City Clerk Mike Brotemarkle, Community Development Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Charles Thayer, Police Chief Ken Fleagle, Consultant Approximately 22 in the audience III· PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT TO 1979 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE Mike Brotemarkle, Community Development Director, presented the staff report and requested that this item be continued for fur- ther study of revisions in the ordinances. The public hearing was opened at 8:05 p.m. Kathy Weil, 1702 Summerville, representative of the Tustin Meadows Homeowners' Association, spoke in opposition to manda- tory requirement of smoke de~ectors in single-family residences. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to continue the public bearing to the December 1, 1980, meeting. Carried 5:0. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 9. RESOLUTION NO. 80-126 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS. Todd Ferguson, 14872 Alder Lane, reported that the Peppertree Homeowners' Association conducted a survey in which approxi- mately 50 people responded, and the results were that two-thirds were opposed to putting in the stop sign. Art Wood, resident of the Peppertree tract and Traffic Safety Engineer for the County of Orange, spoke in opposition to the placement of the stop sign. He commented that from his experi- ence and from studies that have been conducted, there are more accidents following the placement of unwarranted stop signs than prior to their installation. Because barriers have been installed to slow down bicycle traf- fic and to mitigate the hazards, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to not put in the stop signs. Mayor Saltarelli expressed he was in favor of putting in the stop signs; however, because the majority of residents do not want them, he would support the motion. Motion carried 5:0. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. VEHICLE PARKED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, reported that a car had been parked in front of Enderle Center on 17th Street for a period of two weeks. Police Chief Thayer responded that this car has been marked at least 10 times, but the owner moves it and then parks it in the same place. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. to the next regular meeting on December 1, 1980. Carrie__d. ciTY E