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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1979 04 16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way I. April 16, 1979 CALL TO ORDER Following the Planning Agency meeting, the City Council meeting was called to order at 4:25 P.M. by Mayor Schuster. ~II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Schuster, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh Absent: Councilmen: None Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney Alan Warren, Assistant Planner Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk III. PUBLIC CONCERNS None It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli to continue the Public Concerns to the evening meeting. Carried unanimously. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 2, 1979. ~ 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $216,168.46. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $60,922.37. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 79-28 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, SUPPORTING HR2505, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A NEW FEDERAL JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Adoption of Resolution No. 79-28 as recommended by City Administrator. 4. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION - MERIT INCREASE Approve recommendation as submitted by the City Administrator. It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Carried unanimously~ V. ORDINANCE FOR INTRO- DUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 800 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM The staff report was given by Dan Blankenship. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 800 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 800 by the Chief Deputy ~ City Clerk, it was moved by Welsh, secondedby Kennedy, that Ordinance No. ~ 800 be introduced. Carried unanimously. VI. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 794 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, GRANTING TO TUSTIN WATER WORKS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE, FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES, PIPELINES, AND OTHER FACILITIES IN, ALONG, ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2~ 4-16~79 It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 794 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 794, it was moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 794 be passed and adopted. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Schuster, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh. Noes: None. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. DEMOLITION AND/OR SALE OF EXCESS BUILDINGS It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to authorize the following actions: 1. The sale of the Mercury Building at a minimum base bid of $14,000. 2. Demolition of the Smith garage structure at an estimated cost of $2000. This structure was originally declared surplus and was covered environ- mentally by a negative declaration at the same time the Smith house was demolished. 3.The sale of two portable wood buildings (10' x 30' and 10' x 20') after a fair market value has been established by staff. Councilwoman Kennedy asked why the price of the Mercury Building has been reduced and whether the staff or an appraiser was going to set the price for the portable structures. Bob Ledendecker responded that he felt the Mercury Building was over appraised originally, especially since there would be considerable costs tO remove, remodel, and place on a permanent foundation. He said staff would establish the value of the two portable structures by finding sale price of buildings comparable to these buildings. They could be used for temporary shacks for construction sites. The motion was carried unanimously. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. EL CAMINO REAL ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to authorize staff to implement the following parking regulations: a. 24 minute parking zone adjacent to 200 E1 Camino Real. b. 24 minute parking zone adjacent to 399 E1 Camino Real. c. 24 minute parking zone on north side of Main Street adjacent to Chamber of Commerce office. d. 2 hour parking, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.~ on both sides of E1 Camino Real between Sixth Street and Laguna Road. e. 2 hour parking, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., On both sides of Sixth Street from 200 feet westerly to 140 feet easterly of E1 Camino Real. Councilman Welsh asked if the time period of 24 minutes was enforceable. Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer, responded that it was and that we have the staff to enforce it. Motion carried unanimously. 2. ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Welsh, that the City Council change auditors for the next fiscal year. Mayor Schuster stated a new auditor would perhaps offer new suggestions and he thought it might be good to adopt a proposal of changing auditors every 4 or 5 years. The motion carried 4-1, Saltarelli opposed. Councilwoman Kennedy suggested that a letter should be written to Hanson, Myers and Kile Company stating that there was no displeasure with their work but that it was a matter of basic philospohy. Council concurred. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 4~16-79 3. 208 AREAWIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 79-29 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, REGARDING TEE AP~EA- WIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE SOUTH COAST AREA. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, that Resolution 79-29 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 4. AWARD OF ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACTS The following proposals were received from four consultant engineering firms for the design services on the following projects: Berryman, Governmental Wilson, Stephenson, & Professional Bryant Associates Services Assoc. V.T.N. Project (Anaheim) (Anaheim) (Brea) (Irvine) 1. Columbus Tustin parking lot $ 7,150 $ 6,975 $2,900 $3,300 2. Centennial Park sidewalk reconst. 3,400 4,950 1,300 1,670 3. Sycamore Ave. Red. & Emergency Vehicle Crossing 9,500 9,900 4,380 2,850 4. Red Hill Ave. Storm Drain No. 3 13,700 13,300 6,180 6,280 5. Sycamore Ave. Storm Drain 6,250 8,360 3,400 4,490 It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, that the engineering design services for the subject projects be awarded as follows: 1. Columbus Tustin Parksite Parking Lot - Governmental Professional Services in the amount of $6,975. 2. Centennial Park Sidewalk Reconstruction - V.T.N. in the amount of $1,670. 3. Sycamore Avenue Pedestrian and Emergency Vehicle Crossing - Wilson, Bryant and Associates in the amount of $4,380. 4. Red ttill Avenue Storm Drain No. 3 - Berryman, Stephenson, & Associates in the amount of $13,700. 5. Sycamore Avenue Storm Drain ~ Berryman, Stephenson & Associates in the amount Of $6,250. Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer, explained that the selection of each consultant was based upon the specific personnel being assigned to each project and the background experience each firm has had with the individual type of projects and not necessarily on a monetary consideration. He said there would be less in house staff time required and in the long run the City would get the best performance. Motion carried unanimously. 5. IRVINE COMPANY AGREEMENT It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Irvine/Peters Canyon Annexation Agreement as proposed. Carried unanimously. IX. OTHER BUSINESS CONSULTANT FOR DYNACHEM ODOR PROBLEM Attorney Rourke reported that he had received proposals from four companies who were qualified to do the work. None of the proposals were entirely satis- factory as they did not meet what the City had in mind. Copies of the pro- posals were passed out to the City Council. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 4-16-79 The Council concurred that this was a confidential matter and the proposals were not to be given to any other interests. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, to continue this matter of the selection of a consultant for the Dynachem odor problem to the May 7th, 1979 meeting. Carried unanimously. AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE CITY Attorney Rourke distributed copies of the Agreement 5etween the Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society and the City for their new location to the Council. The agreement has been approved by staff. It was the concensus of the Council that this matter should be continued to the 7:30 P.M. meeting so that the Council could have time to review the agreement. EIR ON ANNEXATION #117 Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, commented that the Council had received a copy of the EIR on Annexation ~117 and that it was a very good document prepared by Dr. Kenneth Fleagle. PROCLAMATION FOR LARWIN SQUARE Councilman Saltarelli proposed giving an award of commendation, either in the form of a proclamation or resolution, to the owner, Norm Pulliam, of Larwin Square for his fine job of revitalizing the shopping center. Dr. Kenneth Fleagle suggested that the architect, Hill and Danielson, also receive a commendation. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, that staff prepare a procla- mation for the owner, Norm Pulliam, and the architect, Hill and Danielson, for their fine job of remodeling and revitalizing the Larwin Square Shopping ~ Center. Carried unanimously. TUSTIN TODAY CIRCULATION Councilman Saltarelli commented that he had received a negative response from a County resident because he had received the "Tustin Today" brochure. Councilman Welsh felt that sending the "Tustin Today" to County residents was probably doing more good than we realize even though we had had this one bad response. PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING PROCLAMATIONS Councilwoman Kennedy asked what the procedure was for awarding proclamations and having them printed UP- Following discussion as to the procedures different Mayors had followed, Mayor Schuster said that he would circulate the requests for proclamations to the Councilpersons before the meeting and if agreeable to the majority, staff would be directed to print them up. If organizations ask for a proclamation too late to get the Council's approval, they will be turned down until the next year when they can get their request in earlier. LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING Councilman Welsh reported that there is a significant meeting for the League ~ of Cities on May 21st through May 23rd in Sacramento dealing with basically ~ the future of local identities with our State Legislators. He will not be able to attend but hoped one of the Council would be able to go. Council concurred that Mayor Schuster should be the representative. Councilman Sharp suggested that if he got a chance, he should tell them the sad state of affairs SB 90 is in at the present time, and that if the legis- lature has any more chores for us to do, they should send the money with which to do it. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 4-16-79 ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, to adjourn at 5:20 P.M. to the evening meeting. Carried unanimously. .CLERK MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial. Way April 16, 1979 I. CALL TO ORDER Following the Planning Agency meeting, the City Council meeting was called to order at 8:49 P.M. by Mayor Schuster. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilpersons: Schuster, Saltarelli, Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh Absent: Councilpersons: None Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator Alan Burns, Deputy City Attorney Alan Warren, Assistant Planner Mary E. Wynn, Chief Deputy City Clerk III. PROCLAMATION A Proclamation was read by Mayor Schuster and presented to Mr. Thomas Tallman, a representative for the Kiwanis Club. Proclamations for the LUng Association of Orange County and the Boy's Club ~ of Tustin are to be mailed as there were no representatives present to receive them. IV. RECESS It was moved by Sharp, seconded by Saltarelli, to recess to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:55 P.M. Carried unanimously. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY April 16, 1979 1. The meeting was called to order at 8:55 P.M. by Chairman Saltarelli. 2.Present: Members: Saltarelli', Sharp, Kennedy, Welsh Absent: Members: None 3. Approval of Minutes of April 2, 1979 meeting. It was moved by Welsh, Seconded by Kennedy, to approve the Minutes of the April 2, 1979 meeting. Carried unanimously. 4. It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 8:56 P.M. to the next regular meeting on May 7, 1979. Carried. MEETING OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:56 P.M. April 16, 1979 I. PUBLIC CONCERNS EXCESSIVE RENT RAISES Therese C. Simmons, 15941 Myrtle Avenue, spoke about excessive raises in rent with her landlord refusing to make any improvements. COUNCIL MINUTES page 6~ 4-16-79 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, reported that she did not know if the Council and staff were awarelof it, but the Yorba Hacienda Apartments on Yorba Street have given eviction notices as of August 1st because they are going to condominiums. RESIDENTS LIVING IN TRAILERS PARKED ON FRONT lAWNS Mrs. Edgar also reported that on Brett Lane, there are three or four motor homes parked on front lawns with people living in them. There is also a ~ trailer parked on the front lawn of Yorba and Linda Lane with someone living in it. Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, said that he would have staff look into this matter. AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS KELLY Thomas Kelly, 330 E1 Camino Real, asked that the wording in Item E of the Agreement that the City Attorney is drawing up be changed from "the parties desire and intend by this agreement to resolve the matter on a basis fair and equitable to all" to "the parties desire and intend by this agreement to resolve the matter as follows:" and that the 25% bond be for 25% of the material costs. It was the concensus of the Council that the bond should be 25% of the cost of labor and material, less credit for labor performed by Mr. Kelly. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli, that this matter be turned over to the City Attorney'soffice for a solution within the next three working days. Motion carried 4-0, Sharp abstained. Mr. Blankenship, City Administrator, was instructed to prepare a memo with the definition of the bond to be 25% of the cost of labor and material, less credit for labor performed by Fir. Kelly. This bond was to be for legal costs ~ if needed rather than a performance bond. ~ LETTER TO LANDLORDS Councilwoman Kennedy asked if the City was still sending letters to apartment owners and Said that she would be in favor of sending a letter to apartment owners when complaints were received. It was the concensus of the Council that when people call about rent increases, staff should take the name and address of the apartment owner and send them a letter requesting that rent increases be kept down. Don Roberts, 15991 Myrtle, Apt. A, complained that his landlord had increased rents and had refused to fix many building code deficiencies. Councilman Saltarelli suggested that any building code deficiencies be put in a letter and sent to Dan Blankenship who would have staff check into any building code violations. OPPOSITION TO IRVINE BLVD. BEING A MAJOR ARTERIAL R/chard Edgar, 13622 Loretta Dr., had seen a preliminary review related to the destruction of some historical sites on Irvine Blvd. in the City of Irvine and some of the County area. He felt this was a continued effort, probably in the County.area, to make Irvine Blvd. a major arterial. He suggested that it might be appropriate to reaffirm that we are against Irvine Blvd. being a ] major arterial. ! II. The Public Concerns portion of the meeting closed at 9:45 P.M. OTHER BUSINESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE CITY It was moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society and the City as prepared by the City Attorney. Carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 4-16-79 DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AT 150 and 160 EL CAMINO REAL Councilman Welsh commented that the Council had received a letter stating that the homes at 150 and 160 E1 Camino Real would be demolished on or .about April 15, 1979, and that it was not done. Mr. Blankenship indicated that staff would check into the problem. SELECT STEERING COMMITTEE Councilman Welsh reported that the Select Steering Committee will be meeting the end of this week and if any members of the Council have any direction on election and appointment to any of the various committees, commissions, etc. he would like to know before he goes to vote. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, that a letter be sent to the Mayors requesting that Councilman Welsh be considered a candidate for the Orange County Transportation Commission. Carrled unanimously. RAILROADS SWITCHING ON RED HILL DURING PEAK TRAFFIC HOURS Councilman Welsh brought up that he had a letter from a resident complaining about the railroads switching at Red Hill during peak traffic hours for as long as twenty minutes. Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, reported that from a previous study that staff had done, if we have concrete evidence that they are blocking an intersection for over ten minutes, we can file a charge against them. He also commented that since we are pursuing the extension of Newport Avenue across to Edinger, it might be worth our while to go ahead and do this. COMPLAINTS ABOUT ODORS Councilwoman Kennedy reported that she had received a complaint about odors on April 3rd and April 4th. LAFCO MEETING Councilman Saltarelli stated that LAFCO would be having their meeting re- garding spheres of influences of different cities on April 25th and that there will be a good attendance at the meeting, including our representatives Mayor Schuster and City Administrator Dan Blankenship. Council concurred that Mayor Schuster could speak for the City Council. III. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn at 9:55 P.M. to the next regular meeting on the 7th of May, 1979. Carried unanimously. MAYOR ~ CLEME