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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1979 07 02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way July 2, 1979 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M. by Mayor Schuster. II. ~ROLL CALL Present: Councilpersons: Schuster, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh ~ Absent: Councilpersons: None 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 III. PUBLIC CONCERNS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 18, 1979 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $328,477.16. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $58,109.63. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 79-48 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE 1979-80 FISCAL YEAR. Adoption of Resolution No. 79-48 as recordmended by Personnel Director. Councilman Welsh asked that Item No. 3 be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted except for Item No. 3. Carried 5-0. ITEM 3 - RESOLUTION NO. 79-48 Councilman Welsh asked Chief Thayer if there would not be a problem in recruiting a Police Captain since the difference in the Police Lieutenant salary and the Police Captain salary was only 4%. Chief Thayer said that there would be and they had talked about a 10% difference. Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, remarked that the Police Lieutenant salary was above the median and if the difference in the two was 10%, it would make the Police Captain salary considerably above the median of the 10 similar cities. Following further discussion, it was moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp, that the difference between the Police Lieutenant salary and the Police Captain salary be 7%. Carried 5-0. It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kenned~ that Resolution No. 79-48 be passed and adopted as submitted, with the change of 7% difference between the Police 5ieutenant and Police Captain salaries. Carried 5-0. ORDINANCES FOR INTRO- DUCTION None VI. ORDINANCES' FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 805 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, AMENDING SUBPARAGRAPH 1 of SUBSECTION b of SECTION 9226, TUSTIN CITY CODE, RELATIVE TO R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 7-2-79 It was moved by Kennedy, seconded.by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 805 have second reading by title only. Carried 5-0. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 805 by Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 805 be passed and adopted. R611 Call Vote: AYES: Schuster, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh NOES: None ABSENT: None VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. PILOT PROGRAM REGARDING NEEDED RECREATION SERVICE Councilman Welsh spoke in favor of hiring a recreation specialist who would come back to Council with a report. He did not want to just add another program but to get the total community prospective. Councilman Sharp maintained that we ought to be doing more for teenagers. He pointed out that we are spending too much time studying programs, not getting into them. Councilman Saltarelli concurred that a key person is vital but that we also need to support the Park Monitor programs as they had changed the complete atmosphere of some of the parks in former years. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to approve the following: 1. Youth Recreation Specialist $7,500 2. Park Monitor Program at two locations 6,400 3. Summer Recreation Playground at two locations 2,400 4. Summer Sport and Co-Recreation Night. 600 TOTAL $16,900 Motion carried 5-0 VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. AWARD OF BID - Project I, RED HILL AVENUE STORM DRAIN NO. 3 and Project II, SYCAMORE AVENUE STORM DRAIN The sealed bids for this project were opened on June 21, 1979 at 2:00 P.M. and were received as follows: Cobtractor Location Bid Gosh Construction Corp. Los Angeles, CA $186,487.00 Valverde Construction Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 192 992.50 McGuire Construction, Inc. Placentia, CA 194 379.00 D. G. Concrete Construction LOs Angeles, CA 198 475.00 Globe Const. Co. & Martin Plotkin Pomona, CA 202 314.00 City Construction Co. Covina, CA 207 182.75 Summit Underground Inc. Whittier, CA 208443.00 Christeve Corporation Arcadia, CA 208 974.50 Prkacin & Runje Pasadena, CA 224 523.00 Burch Engineering Construction Baldwin Park, CA 238 324.00 Monarch Construction Anaheim, CA 240028.75 Andrew Papac & Sons South E1 Monte, CA 253015.00 Mike Prlich & Sons E1 Monte, CA 274.516.00 It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, to award the contract to Gosh Construction CorpOration of LOs Angeles, California, in the amount of $186,487.00~ Carried 5-0. 2. AWARD OF BID - CENTENNIAL PARK SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION AND MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK AND CURE REPAIR Sealed bids for this project were openedo~jU~e 21~1979 at i0~00 a.m. and were received as follows: COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 7-2-79 Contractor Location Bid N.D.L. Construction Corp. . Rancho Cucamonga, CA $51,452.15 Markel Cement Contracting Costa Mesa, CA 64,354.30 Luz Pina General Eng. Co. LOs Alamitos, CA 65,863.05 T. J. Crosby Co. Santa Ana, CA 68,090.45 It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, to award the contract to N.D.L. Construction Corp. of Rancho Cucamonga, CA., in the amount of $51,452.15 and to authorize the additions of Bid Alternate "A" in the amount of $3,386.40 and Bid Alternate "B" in the amount of $11,842.60 Carried 5-0. 3. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO ORANGE COUNTY .~ PLANNING COUNCIL. Mayor Schuster reported that the present representative, Tom Tallman, and the alternate representative, Richard Fountaine, did not wish to be re- appointed for the coming year. Councilman Welsh suggested that we advertise publicly for the representative and alternate. Councilman Sharp pointed out that we should select someone who would become involved in the Council and that perhaps we should check with other cities to see how they keep their representative involved. Council concurred that staff should try to get residents to submit their names for representative and alternate and that Mayor Schuster and Councilman Welsh be the committee to review the names. 4. PUBLIC CONCERNS SECTION OF AGENDA It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, to limit the "PUBLIC CONCERNS" portion oE the agenda to Tustin residents and that any other parties wishing to speak should work thr(~ugh the City Administrator, who would discuss it with the Mayor, and then decideif the matter should be agendized for a future Council meeting. Councilman Welsh was assured that anyone would be allowed to speak concerning any PUBLIC HEAP~TNG or agendized item. Councilwoman Kennedy was strongly opposed to the motion. She said that County residents are affected by ourldecisions and the public should be able to speak to us. She declared that tAis would be more red tape and we should move away from an isolation attitude. She pointed out that all Tustin business- persons are not Tustin residents. Councilman Saltarelli and Councilman Welsh were both agreed that they were public servants to those who elect them. Mayor Schuster was concerned that this would be difficult for him as he would have to make a personal decision on who could speak. Councilman Sharp clarified that the motion takes care of that problem. If someone other than a resident has a legitimate item, it should be agendized. Councilman Saltarelli suggested that the description, "For City Residents and City Businesspersons" should follow PUBLIC CONCERNS on the agenda-Hemodified his motion to include anyperSon ~ho0~nS"aTuStinbu~inesS-~elSh accepted this. Motion carried 3-2, Kennedy and SChuster opposed. IX. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Welsh, to adjourn at 5:06 P.M. to the 7:30 P.M. meeting. Carried. = I CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 7-2-79 MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 2, 1979 7:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:36 P.M. by Mayor Schuster. ROLL CALL Present: Councilpersons: Schuster, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh Absent: CounciLpersons: None Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mike Brotemarkle, Conununity Development Director Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk III. PROCLAMATION A Proclamation for the Mahrer Development Company, because of their excellent job in remodeling the property at the SW corner of Irvine Blvd. and Yorba Street, was ~ead by Mayor Schuster and presented to Robert Maurer, owner of Maurer Development Company. The Council recessed to an Executive Session. The Council reconvened at 8:00 P.M. and it was moved by Schuster, seconded by Saltarelli, to recess to the Planning Agency meeting. Carried. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY July 2, 1979 1. Following the Planning Agency meeting, the Redevelopment Agency meeting was called to order at 9:20 P.M. by Chairman Saltarelli. 2. Present: Members: Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh Absent: Members: None 3. Approval of Minutes of June 18, 1979 meeting. It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the Minutes of the June 18, 1979 meeting. Carried unanimously, 4-0. 4. AWARD OF BID - EL CAMINO REAL WATER MAIN Sealed bids for this project were opened on June 15, 1979 at 11:00 A.M. and were received as follows: Contractor Location Bid Gallacher Co., Inc. I Costa~Mesa, CA $ 83,615.02 Earl J. McKinney Corp. Walnut, CA 85,906.50 Dale Casada Const. Co. Anaheim, CA 88,298.00 Monarch Construction Anaheim, CA 89,065.00 J. L. Scott Co. Anaheim, CA 93,761.00 T. A. Rivard Los Alamitos, CA 99,276.00 Peter C. David Co. Garden Grove, CA 101,448.00 Doty Bros. Equip. Co. Long Beach, CA 107,585.00 Luna General Eng. Inc. Garden Grove, CA 109,028.41 It was moved by Welsh, seconded b~ Kennedy, to award the contract to Gallacher Company, Inc. of Costa Mesa, CA, in the amount of $83,615.02. Carried unanimousl~, 4-0. 5. It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp, to adjourn at 9:22 P.M. to the next regular meeting on July 16, 1979. Carried. ' ~//dHAIRMAN COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 7-2-79 MEETING OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:22 P.M. July 2, 1979 I. PUBLIC CONCERNS BILLBOARD REMOVAL Richard B. Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, asked if there are any steps that are eminent in terms of implementing the recent Supreme Court decision saying that the City does have the right to condemn and remove the large billboard type signs. Councilman Welsh responded that this item is before the State Legislature and it appears that we should be taking some form of action. Attorney Rourke informed Council that the Supreme Court has granted a rehearing. He said that he has a memo on this but is holding it until we see what is going to happen. DIAL A RIDE PROGRAM Nick Ogden, 13841 Red Hill, Manager of TLC Senior Center, commended the City for the outstandin9 tremendously efficient, Dial A Ride' program. II. NEW BUSINESS 5. RECRUITMENT FOR PERSONNEL ANALYST Following a discussion regarding the differences in salary and qualifications for a Personnel Aide and a Personnel Analyst, it was moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster, to create the position of Personnel AnalySt and recruit for the position at a salary range of $1497 with employment limited to Step A or Step B'.~ Carried 5-0. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROVAL OF LIABILITY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS It was moved"by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the following recom- mendations on approval of claims: Liabilit~ Claims up to $250: approved by Administrator, Carl Warren & Company Claims $251 to $1,000: approved by one of the following - City Attorney, City Administrator, Director of Finance Claims $1,001 to $5,000: approval by Committee of the above three named positions Claims above $5,000: approval by City Council Summary Report on all claims and settlements to go to City Council for information. Workers' Compensation Claims $2,500 or below: approved by one of the following - City Attorney, City Administrator, Director of Finance, Director of Personnel Claims $2,501 to $5,000: approval by Committee of the above four named positions Claims above $5,000: approval by City'Council Summary Report on all claims and settlements to go to the City Council for information; and that Resolution No. 79-49 be passed and adO~[&d. Carried5-0. III. OTHER WATER STUDY BUSINESS Dan Blankenship, "City Administrator, reported that at the last meeting, he had quoted the price of the Water Study at $6,000. He had quoted this from memory and it was in error. The price is $9,000. He asked if the Council would approve the Water Study at the increased cost. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 7-2-79 It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the $9,000 expenditure for the Water Study. Carried 5-0. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, reminded the Council and hopefully encouraged the press that in addition to soliciting a representative and alternate for the Health Planning Council, we also need a Citizen Aesthetic AdvisQr on the Cal Trans study to modify Route 5 and 55 interchange. WORKER'S COMPENSATION CASE OF DANIEL WOLFE Attorney Rourke reco~nended that the Council approve the proposed settlement for the Worker's Compensation Case of Daniel Wolfe as contained in the report furnished the Council. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to approve the settlement of the Worker's Compensation Case, #T33-77-0006, of Daniel Wolfe in the amount of $17,931.56. Councilman Sharp asked the Personnel Director for a recommendation on how we can minimize this problem in the future. Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, stated that there has been a much more complete physical by an Industrial Clinic that specializes in physicals implemented to avoid such problems. Motion carried reluctantly, 5-0. SPHERES OF INFLUENCE Councilman Saltarelli informed the Council that the Local Agency Formation Commission has approved and reaffirmed the Sphere of Influence for the City of Orange as well as the Sphere of Influence for the City of Anaheim which he felt was a good indication that the previous posture established by the Commission relative to future service areas is still in tact. INCREASE IN PAY FOR CITY COUNCIL Councilman Saltarelli suggested that we should agendize the matter of a possibility of an increase of 5% maximum for the City Council. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, to agendize a 5% pay increase for the City Council. Carried 5-0. SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS ON 6TH STREET Councilwoman Kennedy asked the status of the Senior Citizen Apartments on 6th Street. Councilman Welsh responded that the Developer is ready to go ahead but the delay is with HUD'S time schedule. NEW CHEMICAL COMPANY Councilwoman Kennedy said that in the Tustin News a week ago, there was an article about a new chemical company coming into Tustin and she asked staff if they had any information about it. Mike Brotemarkle, Community Development Director, responded that he was in the process of finding out from the Irvine Company who the actual purchaser was. Councilwoman Kennedy asked staff to let the Council know when they find out what company is coming into the City. BILLBOARD SIGNS Councilman Welsh asked the Council to take some action in directing staff to communicate our concerns about the legislative action on the billboard signs. It was the concensus of the Council that staff should communicate their concerns to the legislative body even though we had sent one communication previously. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 7-2-79 SWEEPING OF NISSON RD. BETWEEN NEWPORT AND RED HILL Councilman Welsh reported that Council had correspondence that there was very little street sweeping on Nisson Rd. between Newport Avenue and Red Hill Avenue. This is a neighborhood concern and he asked staff to look into this. Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer, said that there would be a Litter Program from the State whereby we will be getting a group of juveniles to work in our parks and specific areas such as Nisson Rd. to pick up bottles and trash and they will be supervised by juvenile counselors. This program is ' in lieu of putting the youth in detention homes. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION APPLICANTS Councilman Welsh stated that the League of Cities has an opening for the Human Relations Commission and he encouraged us to advertise the opening in the Tustin News and that the City is anxious to take some applicants for that position. CORRESPONDENCE ON INFORMATION NOT RECEIVED BY COUNCIL Councilman Welsh pointed out that correspondence was sent to the City about a meeting to be held on public information and staff was present but Council was not informed of the meeting. The meeting was dominated by Irvine because their City Council was present. The School Board members were also present. The meeting was put on by Channel 4. He asked that Council be advised of such meetings. MAYOR'S VACATION Mayor Schuster announced that he would be on vacation, July 29 through August 9, and would be out of town for the 1st Council meeting in August. iADJOURNMENT It was moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh, to adjourn at 10:02 P.M. to the next regular meeting on July 16, 1979. Carried. MAYdR