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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1980 04 07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way April 7, 1980 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Schuster at 3:51 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilpersons: Schuster, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh ~ Absent: Councilpersons: Sharp Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator _ James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mike Brotemarkle, Community DevelOpment Director Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Roy Gonzales, Acting Personnel Director III. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 10, 1980 and March 17, 1980. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $154,877.05. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $139,518.79. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 80-33 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WIDENING OF WALNUT AVENUE FROM RED HILL AVENUE TO 600'± EASTERLY AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Adoption of Resolution No. 80-33 as recommended by the Engineering Department. ~"~ 4. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT - RICHARD CALEY Accept the terms of the settlement as proposed and authorize the _ payment of $10,998 as outlined by Mr. Secia and recommended by the Acting Personnel Director. 5. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OPERATION OF A SUMMER RECREATION AND AQUATICS PROGRAM Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Director. 6. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION - NEWPORT AVENUE Authorize the installation of the parking signs along the easterly side of Newport Avenue, adjacent to the Californian Apartments, which would restrict on-street parking on days of the street sweeping operation, as a pilot program for a period of six months as recommended by the City Engineer. 7. RELEASE OF BONDS-PARCEL MAP NO. 78-110 Authorize the release of the following bonds: Faithful Performance Bond No. 711-7042 in the amount of $6,600.00, Labor and Materials Bond No. 711-7042 in the amount of $3,300.00 and the Monumentation Bond No. 711-7041 in the amount of $500.00 as recommended by the City Engineer. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 80~34 i A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORKS ~ OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION AdoptiOn of Resolution No. 80-34 accepting said work and authorizing filing of the Notice Of Completion and assuming that no claims or stop payment notices are filed within 30 days of the date of recorda- tion of the Notice of Completion, authorize payment of the final 10% retention ($2,198.83) at that time as recommended by the Engineering Department. ITEM 5 DOn Biery, Parks and Recreation Director, asked that Item No. 5 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 4-7-80 ITEM 8 Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer, requested that Item No. 8 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded b~ Welsh, that the Consent Calendar be approved except for Items 5 and 8. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. IV. ORDINANCES FOR INTRO- DUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 825 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING SECTION 3511b OF TUSTIN CITY CODE PERTAINING TO BURGLARY AND ALARM SYSTEMS It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 825 have first reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Sharp ~bsent. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 825 by Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 825 be introduced. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. V. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 824 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN HOURS IN THE PARKING LOTS ADJACENT TO CENTENNIAL PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWING AWAY OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 824 have second reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 824 by Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 824 be passed and adopted. In response to Councilman Welsh's question, Kathy Weil, representative of the Tustin Meadows Homeowners' Association, said that this Ordinance has the support of the Tustin Meadows Homeowners' Association. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: SCHUSTER, SALTARELLI, KENNEDY, WELSH NOES: NONE ABSENT: SHAP~P VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN FOR COLUMBUS-TUSTIN PARK It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Schuster, to approve staff's recolmnendation as described in A~ and B. of the report. Councilman Welsh suggested that it would be appropriate to continue this item to the 7:30 P.M. meeting as a representative of the Little League might be present to speak on the matter. Councilwoman Kennedy withdrew her motion and moved, seconded b~ Saltarelli, that this item be continued to the 7:30 P.M. meeting. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. PROCEDURE FOR RELEASE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to concur with the existing departmental policy of withholding Of electrical service until all improve- ments are cc~nplete or bonded for and the final decision resting with the Building Official under the direction of the Community Development Director. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 4-7780 Councilman Saltarelli was concerned that some times developers need to have the electricity turned on to test equipment, etc. and there should be some provision that this could be done. He was concerned that at times projects have been held up because of lack of landscaping or lawn sprinklers. Mike Brotemarkle, Community Development Director, said that the Edison Company does not recognize temporary release of electricity. He said that staff would not hold up aproject because of landscaping, sprinklers, or parking striping but would for such things as a sewer inspection. Mr. Saltarelli suggested that staff should talk to Gene Carter of the Edison Company to see if we can get temporary releases. The motion carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 2. PRICING SIGNS - GASOLINE SALES It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that a resolution urging the Board of Supervisors to adopt regulations that gasoline prices be posted to be clearly identifiable from "off the premises" of gas stations be pro- mulgated and if such a proposal were not forthcoming on a county-wide basis, the City could then pursue adoption of regulations affecting such facilities within its own jurisdiction. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 3. AB2290, RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to support the Buena Park position of legislation to return local control over the establishment of residential care facilities with appropriate letters. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 4. MEDIAN ISLAND LEFT TURN POCKET - 245 East First Street It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that this item be placed on the Redevelopment Agency agenda for April 21, 1980 for approval of a resolution authorizing advertisement of bids for the median island left turn pocket into 245 East First Street. Carried 3-0, Sharp absent and Schuster abstaining. 5. AWARD OF BID - F.Y. '79-80 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM This project encompasses recycling of existing pavement and installation of an asphalt concrete overlay on various streets at a total of 14 locations throughout the City. Bids were opened for this project on March 28, 1980 at 11 a.m., and were received as follows: All American Asphalt, Orange, CA.- ........................ $212,611.98 R. J. Noble Co., ..0range, CA .............................. 223,801.05 VernonPavine Co., Cerritos, CA ........................... 229,796.70 Griffith Co., Irvine, CA .................................. 232,343.59 Hardy & Harper Inc., Tustin, CA ........................... 232,682.72 Blair Paving, Inc., Yorba Linda, CA ....................... 234,028.85 Sully-Miller Co., Orange, CA .............................. 239,762.25 It Was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, tO award the contract for F.Y. '79-80 street maintenance program to All American Asphalt of Orange, California in the amount of $212.611.98. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 6. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT DEPARTMENT HEAD FOR RECREATION DEPT. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to authorize: 1. change of department name from Recreation tO Commuhity Services, 2. change of Director's title from Parks and Recreation to Community Services, and 3. recruitment for Don Biery's replacement~ Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 7. REQUEST TO FILL PERSONNEL VACANCIES It was moved by welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize permission to fill vacancies of 1 Police Captain and 2 Connnunications Officers in the Police Department and to delay replacement of the Recreation Program Supervisor position held by Sue Dillon until after the hiring of the new Recreation Director. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 4-7-80 8. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INVESTIGATION AT WALNUT AVENUE AND FRANKLIN AVENUE It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, that traffic signals be installed at the Walnut Avenue and Franklin Avenue intersection and be included in the 1980-81 budget with an estimated cost of installation at approximately $55,000, subject to funds being available in 1980-81. This signal would be intercon- nected with the future signals at the Walnut-Jamboree and Walnut-Myford inter~!~ sections. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. 9. ANNEXATION PROGRAM ~- It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the staff to pro- ceed with annexation requests as outlined in R. K. Fleagle's report of April 7, 1980 whereby residents are given an opportunity to express their opinions and desires and the annexation process will be determined by the City Council upon an evaluation of the responses from the residents of the subject areas. Councilman Saltarelli expressed that he felt all island annexations should be refiled prior to the expiration of the MORGA act on January 1, 1981. Motion carried 4-0, Sharp absent. VIII. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 4:28 P.M. to an Executive Session for legal and personnel matters and thence to the 7:30 P.M. meeting. Carried. .- -y- y .- MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL April 7, 1980 8:52 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER Following the Planning Agency Meeting, the City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Schuster at 8:52 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilpersons: Schuster, Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh Absent: Councilpersons: Sharp Others Present: Dan Elankenship, City Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk Mike Brotemarkle, Commaunity Development Director Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Ed Bushong, Finance Director Charles Thayer, Police Chief Roy Gonzales, Acting Personnel Director III. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. APPEAL FOR TUNEUP MASTERS SIGNS (VARIANCE 80-2) Mike Brotemarkle, Community Development Director, reported that Tuneup Masters had taken down the wall signs and they plan to come in for a Use Permit for monument sign and he recommended that the Public Hearing be withdrawn. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster, to withdraw the Public Hearing for the appeal for Tuneup Masters Signs. Carried 4-0, Sharp absent. The Council recessed to the Redevelopment AGency meeting at 8:55 P.M. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 4~7~80 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY April 7, 1980 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Saltarelli at 8:55 P.M. 2. Present: Members: Saltarelli, Kennedy, Welsh Absent: Members: Sharp 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 17, 1980 meeting. It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the minutes of the March 17, 1980 meeting. Carried 3-0, Sharp absent. 4. It was moved by Welsh, secondedby Kennedy, to adjourn to the City Council meeting. Carried. MEETING OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:56 P.M. April 7, 1980 I. PUBLIC CONCERNS COMMENDATION Kathy Weil, representative from Tustin Meadows Homeowners' Association, thanked BobLedendecker, City Engineer, for the parking ordinance regarding Centennial Park parking and commended him for his cooperation. HAZARDOUS CONDITION AT IRVINE RANCH MARKET ON NEWPORT AVENUE Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, pointed Out that there was a hazardous condition when ~coming Out of the Irvine Ranch Market on Newport Avenue. Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer, responded that signs are presently being made toprohibit parking and signs will go up in the island for a no left hand turn. THANKS FOR BARRICADES AT CORNER OF CARROLL WAY Elaine Scott, 17342 Medford, at the corner of Carroll Way, expressed her thanks for putting up the barricades so that she can go in and out of her driveway. Councilman Welsh commended Chief Thayer for putting up the "No Parking" signs on one Side and said that it was a substantial improvement. II. OLD BUSINESS 1. LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN FOR COLUMBUS TUSTIN PARK This item was continued from the afternoon meeting for input from the Little League. Mike Brotemarkle, Community Development Director, said that prior to the meeting he discussed the recommendation from staff with the Little League and they were agreeable to it. It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, that the following temporary Signs be permissible in City parks: A. Banner Signs, limited to display during sports activities. Temporary Signs designed to be located in the park during a specific event, hut easily removed for storage. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 4~7-80 1. "A" frame or sled mounted signs. 2. Sign posts mounted in ground sleeves. 3. Wall signs hung from fasteners on the existing snack shop/rest room. 4. Maximum area not to exceed 64 sq. ft. and should not exceed the roof height. 5. Prohibit sponsor advertising. 6. Installation and removal to be the responsibility of the organization conducting the event. 7. Construction plan should be submitted by the League to the satis- faction of the Building Official which will indicate the materials and method of attachment to the building. __ 8. A program should be instituted by the Recreation Department to ensure that all sport organizations have access to the sign area during designated sport seasons. Motion carried 4-0, Sharp absent. III. OTHER BUSINESS ELECTION APRIL 8, 1980 The City Administrator reminded everyone of the election the next day. On April 15th there will be a meeting for the seating of the new City Council and canvassing the returns of the election. LAFCOMEETING PUT ON CALENDAR Councilman Saltarelli requested that the IAFCO meeting be included on the Cityis monthly calendar. FREEWAY SIGNS Councilwoman Kennedy requested staff to give Council a report regarding signs that have freeway exposure and signs for industrial areas. Council concurred. MEETINGS REGARDING AIRPORT NOISE Councilwoman Kennedy asked if staff could attend and monitor the meetings regarding aircraft noise. Councilman Saltarelli suggested that this be brought up after the new Council has been seated. MICROPHONES 1N COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mrs. Kennedy asked that staff have the microphones in the Council Chambers fixed or replaced. LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING Mayor Schuster reported that the League of Cities meeting would be on the 10th and the Council concurred that delegates should use their judgment as to alternate delegates but Alice McLain is the choice of the Council as a regular delegate. PROCLAMATION FOR EAST ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS Mayor Schuster said he had a letter from the East Orange County Board of Realtors asking for a proclamation for "Private Property Week". Council concurred. -- ASSEMBLY BILL 2212 Mayor Schuster reported that he had an answer from Marian Bergeson, AssemblyWoman, on Council's letter in support of AB 2212. She is inclined to support it and looks forward to our continued input. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 4~7-80 ANTI TRUST ACTION Mayor Schuster asked if we had done anything about a letter on the Anti Trust Action. Attorney Rourke responded that we had and he had a response from Ed Bushong, Finance Director, indicating that the purchases that the City has made during the period in question are not as much as would be re- quired ~o meet the criteria established by the Attorney General's office. They invited any City that had a smaller amount than they had established to contact them and see on what terms they might represent the City. We are doing that but we have not had a response from them. It may be that the amount of staff time involved for City's with smaller purchases would not justify being involved in it but we will find out and report back. IV. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 9:26 P.M. to a regular adjourned meeting on April 15, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. and thence to the next regular meeting on April 21, 1980. Carried. %TY