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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1978 07 17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL CENTENNIAL AT MAIN July 17, 1978 I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Welsh II. ROLL Present: Councilmen: Welsh, Schuster, Sharp, Saltarelli, CALL Absent: Councilmen: Kennedy (arrived at 7:40 p.m.) Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator Brian Chase, Community Development Dir. James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk III. PUBLIC 1. 1978-79 CITY BUDGET HEARINGS Hearing opened at 7:37 P.M. Mr. Richard Edgar requested information relative to funds coming to the City under Proposition 13. Mr. ~lankenship explained that money due the City under Proposition 13 from taxes would be distributed plus any bonded indebtedness tax rates as well as service charges to counties and districts and then allocated by the Board of Supervisors to cities. Cities receive pro rata share on basis of what was received over the last 3 years. Councilwoman Kennedy arrived at 7:40 p.m. There being no further comments, the hearing was returned to Council for discussion. Council discussed the following: If pay increases given, the City would forfeit state money. City does not anticipate surplus restrictions by State as actions have been taken to encumber reserves for bonifide liabilities as they presently exist. This may reduce unobligated reserve to where the City would receive most of the State funding. Reasons f~r contingency funds. Mr. Lewis Tarter, T~stin Tennis Club, requested Council consideration of lighted tennis courts at Centennial Park. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that hearing be de- clared closed and decision on this item be continued to later in the evening. Carried. 2. ADOPTION OF HANDBOOK OF "GUIDELINES FOR PLANNING, ZONING, AND DEVELOPMENT" Report presented from Dr. Fleagle. Councilman Saltarelli stated that he would like time to read the entire handbook. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that this hearing be continued to the next regular meeting. Carried. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli that Council meeting be recessed to meeting of Redevelopment Agency. Carried. Pg. 2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY July 17, 1978 1. Meeting called to order by Chairman Welsh. 2. Present: Members: Welsh, Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy Absent: Members: None 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Kennedy,' seconded by Saltarelli that minutes be approved as presented. Carried. 4. 1978-79 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET Mr. Richard Edgar asked what the time table is for land acquisition for Sixth Street. Mr. Blankenship state'd that acquisition service had been retained and that actual acquisition depends on sellers. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that budget be adopted as presented. Carried unanimously. 5. RESOLUTION NO. RDA 78-24 A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin, California, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO SELL PROPERTY ON NEWPORT AVENUE AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. RDA 78-24 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 6. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sharp!~~' seconded by Saltarelli that meeting be ad- journed toregular meeting of Council. Carried. IV. ~y/~J~ . CHAIRMA~ PUBLIC CONCERNS NONE V. CONSENT 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 19, 1978 meeting. CALENDAR 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in amount of $67,942.54 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL - June 23 - $63.116.68 July 7 - 55,356.10 3. DENIAL OF CLAIM Denial of application to file late claim of Betty Frei as recommended by City Attorney. 4. NEGATIVE DECLARATION - EIR Approval of Negative Declaration for tree removal ~ for Columbus Tustin Park development as recommended by Community Development Director. 5. NEGATIVE DECLARATION - EIR Approval ~f Negative Declaration for development of an industrial building for Radiation Sterilizers, as recommended by Community Development Director. 6. REVISION TO ACCESS RIGHTS TO MYFORD ROAD. Approval of revision to access rights to Myford Rd - Parcel 2 & 3 of Parcel Map No. 78-111 as recommended by City Engineer. Council Minutes 7/17/78 Pg. 3 7. RESOLUTION No. 78-79 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE PLAN. Adoption as recommended. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 78-80 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 77-103 TO ALLOW A RETAINING WALL TO ENCROACH IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT~OF-WAY. (Final Tract 10029 - Pasadena Ave. Adoption as recommended by City Engineer. 9. RECONFIRMATION OF ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENT - ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL. (Delegate Tom Tallman, Alternate Ursula Kennedy). 10. RESOLUTION NO..78-81 A Resolution Of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10477. (515 E. First St.) Adoption as recommended by Planning Agency. ll. RESOLUTION NO. 78-82 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 78-119. (15850 Pasadena Ave.) Adoption as recommended by Planning Agency. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 78-83 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 78-122. (Corner Mosher at Morgan in Industrial Park). Adoption as recommended by Planning Agency. 13. POLICY ON TREE REMOVAL Approval of policy as reconunended by City Administrator. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 78-84 A ResolUtion of the City Council of the City of Tustin SUBMITTING THE QUESTION WHETHER THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK SHOULD BECOME AN APPOINTIVE OFFICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Presented as requested by Council. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 78-85 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF CITY ELECTION WITH COUNTY ELECTION. Adoption as presented. 16. QUITCLAIM DEED Approval of execution of quitclaim deed to Community Redevelopment Agency for excess property on Newport Ave. as recommended by City Administrator. Councilwoman Kennedy requested that items 4, 5, 14, and 15 be removed from the Consent Calendar. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16 be approved. Carried. ITEMS 4 AND 5 Report presented by Mr. Chase, Community Development Director regarding both itmms. Council Minutes 7/17/78 pg. 4 Mrs. Kennedy requested more item background in agenda package. Council discussed need for Health Department permit relative to item 5. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli that Item No. 4 be approved. Carried. Moved by Sattarelli, seconded by Kennedy that Item No. 5 be approved subject to moderating by anuther agency. Carried. ITEM 14 - RESOLUTION NO. 78-84 Councilwoman Kennedy stated that she was not in favor of an appointed City Clerk. Councilman Schuster agreed. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster (for discussion) that Resolution No. 78-84 be adopted. Council discussed costs of election and pros and cons of elected or appointed clerk. Motion and second withdrawn. Mr. Blankenship explained reasons for going to election and State Code governing elected or appointed City Clerks. Moved by Saltarelli that Resolution No. 78-84 be adopted. Motion died for lack of second. ITEM NO. 15 Due to failure of Item 14, this item was taken off calendar. VI. ORDINANCE 1. ORDINANCE NO. 777 FOR INTRODUCTION 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. Mr. Blankenship reported that all information had not yet been received from the Tustin Water Works. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli that this matter be continued to next regular meeting. carried. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 785 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 78-3 OF THE TUSTIN CENTER ASSOCIATES. (Southeasterly corner of Second and "C" Sts. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 785 have first reading by title. CarLied unanimously. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 785 be introduced. Carried. VII. ORDINANCE 1. ORDINANCE NO. 784 FOR ADOPTION An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO ADVERTISING ON BENCHES AND SEATS IN PUBLIC STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY. Council Minutes 7/17/78 Pg. 5 Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy that Ordinance No. 784 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 784 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call Ayes: Welsh, SchUster, Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy. Noes: None. Absent: None. VIII. 1. MODIFICATIONS TO SMITH HOUSE OLD BUSINESS Report presented by Mr. Blankenship. ~r, Robert Hill, President of Historical Society spoke relative to necessity for Museum building and felt there should be a full study of building codes. He did not feel that all improvements were necessary. As to use of school facilities he stated that the society did not want to be part of a school program and become a children's museum. Mr. Hill went over improvements such as basement improvement, alarm system, sprinklers, bath room facility changes, etc that he did not feel were essential. Also read letter from Mrs. Vivian Owens in support of museum for all people of Tustin. Mr. Richard Edgar suggested the City spend minimal amount for protection of health and safety until more funds are available and that some funds from sale of buildings be used for this facility. Mr. P. Swarm of Laurelwood Association urged that Council not approve any expenditure until know exact figure. He stated he voted for Proposition 13 and did not want tax money spent to renovate old building. Mr. Rourke stated that it is not the Council's perogative to determine what figures apply. Whether leasing or not the City has to bring building up to code. Council discussed making thispart of Master Plan of Park, applying for Revenue Sharing, joint powers agreement with school district for use of vacant school or rental of vacant school building, etc. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Schuster that expenditure of funds on Smith House be denied. Motion carried. Councilmen Saltarelli and Sharp voting No. IX. NEW 1. REQUEST TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS BUSINESS Moved by Welsh, seconded by Kennedy that this matter be continued to later on the agenda. Carried. 2. FEES FOR USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER Report presented by Mr. Blankenship. Council directed staff to prepare a policy limiting number' of times an organization can utilize City facilities in a given time period. 3. SALE OF RELOCATABLE CITY BUILDINGS 1. Old City Hall Building 2. Mercury Building. Council Minutes 7/17/78 pg. 6 Moved by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy that staff and the City Attorney be authorized to commence the necessary procedures to offer the old City Hall building for public sale at the maximum estimated value with adjustments for moving costs. Carried. Mr. Blankenship stated that the Mercury Savings and Loan had requested that the Mercury building proceeds be used for some future recreational use. 4. REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK INSTALLATION ON YORBA ST. AT BONNER DR. Recommendation for denial of crosswalk received from Engineering Department. No action taken. Mayor declared a 5 minute recess and adjournment to an executive session after which this meeting to be reconvened. Meeting reconvened at 11:15 P.M. 5. 1978-79 CITY BUDGET Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that 1978-79 Budget be adopted as presented in revised form. Moved b~ Kennedy, seconded by Schuster that motion be amended to delete Planner I position from CommUnity Development Department budget. Council discussed j~stification for this position, the alternative of appointing Dr. Fleagle as a part time employee to e~joythe~benefits of his expertise and avail- ability of funding including fact that department is virtually self funding and those using these services are covering costs. Motion by Kennedy eliminating position of Planner I from lthebudget carried. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that budget be approved as amended and Resolution No. 78-75 be adopted. Carried unanimously, 6. REQUEST TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS 1. Finance Director - A key department head position which has been only Eriefly filledin the last eight months. 2. Personnel Director - A key staff position which has been vacant for five months and has absorbed the Administrative Assistant~~available time. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Kennedy that one individual be hired to fill both of these positiuns. Council discussed need ~!~for expertise of a full time Finance Director, need ~or trained person in personnel with knowledge of all mandated employment rules, ways to have a better operation and save tax payers money. Original motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded b~ Schuster that filling position of Finance Director be authorized. Motion carried. Mrs. Kennedy voti.n~No. Council Minutes 7/17/78 Pg. 7 Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that position of ~ersonnel Director be filled. Motion failed. Councilmen Welsh, Schuster and Kennedy voting no. 3. Deputy City Clerk - Recruiting difficulties delayed filling this position prior to Proposition 13. This position needs to be filled to provide continuity inthe department if someone were to retire. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that this position be filled. Council discussed need and length of training. Mrs. Poe stated that she has intentions at this time of re- signing as Chief Deputy City Clerk i~i]the next year and retaining her elected position. Above motion carried. Sharp and Kennedy voting no. 4. Communications Officer - If left unfilled, the City is spending overtime funds and we~ing down the other personnel with little savings. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Schuster that this pos!ition be filled. Carried. 5. Administrative SeCretary - The City Administrator needs this clerical support and requests authorizatiom to fill, probably at the Secretary II level. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy that position be filled at the Secretary II level. Carried. 6. CuStodian - This position helps to maintain rest rooms in City Parks and other facilities. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy that position be filled. Carried. 7. Senior Typist - This position is anticipated to be vacant in Community Development when the Deputy City Clerk position is filled. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy that position of Senior Typist be filled. Carried. 8. Police Officer - Replacement. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Schuster that position of Peace Officer be filled. Carried. X. OTHER 1. ANNEXATION HEARING CONTINUANCES BUSINESS Council stated they had no objections to continuance of hearings on Annexatbon 107 and 109 by the Board of Supervisors. 2. HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL ALTERNATE Councilwoman Kennedy requested another alternate appointment to the Health Planning Council as she is already a Director. Council requested that papers be notified of this vacancy soliciting interested citizen application. 3. CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM Police Department requested to investigate program. Council Minutes 7/17/78 Pg. 8 4. SEWER DISTRICT FEES Councilman Saltarelli explained the proposed assessment method which is to be heard at a public hearing in the coming week. 5. SUPERVISOR RILEY BREAKFAST Mayor Welsh stated he would be attending the breakfast and asked Council to contact him if they had any items they wanted brought up. 6. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS Mayor Welsh stated that he had been informed that letters to the Legislators were more effective than resolutions and he would continue in that line. XI. ADJOURN- MENT Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli that meeting be adjourned to the next regular meeting of August 7, 1978. Carried. MA OR / ~ ATTEST: CITY L~nERK ~ .