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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1978 04 03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CENTENNIAL AT MAIN April 3, 1978 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 4:25 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Welsh, Schuster, Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy. Absent: Councilmen: None Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City. Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk III. PUBLIC HEARINGS Scheduled for 7:30 meeting. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 20, 1978 meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in amount of $65,885.20. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in amount of $54,931.85. 3. JOINT DAY CAMP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (CEQA: Categorically Exempt). Approval of amendment t0 1977 agreement with the County of Orange, previously approved on January 3, 1978, enabling either party to terminate on 30 day written notice. As recommended by Parks and Recreation Director. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 78-45 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR YORBA STREET AHFP PROJECT NO. 929 AND 930 AND APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT THEREOF. Adoption as recommended by City Engineer. (CEQA~ An EtR was previously certified for this project) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 78-46 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin 'APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 78-114 Adoption as recommended by Community Development Dept. (CEQA: An. EIR was previously certified for this project) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 78-47 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT I-MCFADDEN AVENUE SANITARY SEWER, PROJECT II - 6TH STREET WATER MAIN, PROJECT III - 17TH STREET SIP 26 STORM DRAIN, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERKTO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Adoption as recommended by Asst. City Engineer. (CEQA: Negative Declaration) 7. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF TRACT NO. 9387 (CEQA: A Negative Declaration was previously appr0ved for this pr~ect)7 !~ ~ Council Minutes 4/3/78, page two 8. RESOLUTION NO. 78-50 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 73-23 ESTABLISHING SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (CEQA: ~a~e~orically Exempt) Adoption as recommended by Community Development Dept. 9. NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS- 1. McFadden Avenue Sanitary Sewer, Project I 2. Sixth Street Water Main, Project II 3. 17th Street SIP 26 Storm Drain Project III Approval as recommended by Community Development Director. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 78-51 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ADOPTING UPDATED PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. (CEQA: No potential effect on the environment) Adoption as recommended by City Administrator. Items 5 and 10 pulled at Council request. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that items 1,2,3,4,6, 7,8, and 9 be approved. Carried unanimously. Item 10 - Resolution No. 78-51 Mrs. Kennedy questioned the legality of some sections. Moved by Kennedy that Personnel Rules be reviewed by City Attorney before acceptance. Mr. Blankenship explained that this incorporated only rules and regulations that are currently in effect. Approval will consolidate all resolutions adopted through~n~ the last few years. The only change is the elimination of the Fire Department sections. Motion seconded by Mr. Sharp for purpose of discussion. Mayor Welsh asked if any reason this action could not be delayed. Mr. Blankenship stated this only incorporates all rules now in effect and will make for a clear concise copy for review by Associations and staff. Mr. Rourke also explained that the~e were no other changes other than Fire Department. This will just put all existing rules in one document. Council discussed need to enter into negotiations with a clear document, fact that all incorporated rules are now in effect, need for 2 week delay for the attorney to review. Above Notion failed. Ayes: Kennedy, Welsh. Noes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Schuster. 78-51 be passed and adopted. Motion carried. t elli, Schuster, Sharp. Noes: Kennedy, Welsh. Mr. Blankenship stated he would like any suggestions from Council and identification of questionable areas. Council Minutes 4/3/78, page three Councilwoman Kennedy encouraged to meet with City Attorney to discuss any questions. V. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 771 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO PROFESSIONAL (PR) FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-l) DISTRICT KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE 78-2 (CEQA: Negative Declaration) Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 771 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 771 be introduced. Carried. VI. ORDINANCE 1 FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 770 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California AMENDING ARTICLES 5, 7, 8 AND 9, PUBLIC SAFETY, PUBLIC FACILITIES, BUILDING REGULATION AND LAND USE OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1976 UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1976 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE, 1976 SUPPLEMENT ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE AND THE 1978 ACCUMULATIVE SUPPLE- MENT TO THE 1976 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1976 UNIFORM BUILDING STANDARDS,1976 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1976 ... UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1976 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND 1976 UNIFORM FIRE CODE. (CEQA: Negative Declaration) Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 770 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance 770 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Welsh, Schuster, Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy. Noes: None. Absent: None. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. TREES ON PROPERTY AT 155 SOUTH "A" STREET (CEQA: Negative! Declaration) Mr. Blankenship stated that under CEQA the negative declaration must be posted 10 days before action taken. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that this matter be continued to next regular meeting. Carried. 2. APPOINTMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CEQA: No potential for significant change to environment) Councilman Sharp asked for continuance stating that the Redevelopment Agency is a legislative: body and quite different from establishing an advisory commission or committee. Mr. Sharp also questioned how the Conflict of Interest code would cover this. ~It might be reasonable for Mr. Schuster to serve and declare himself ineligable on certain matters. Council discussed these concerns along with input from citizens, possibility of having a citizens advisory committee and regulation that member not own property in Redevelopment area. Mr. Rourke stated that the law does permit an agency advisory Council Minutes 4/3/78, page ~our committee and !t~a~ he would like to discuss the above mentioned questions with Mr. Sharp and report back to Council. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster, that this matter be continued to next regular meeting. Carried. 3. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET. (CEQA: Negative Declaration - Projects will have EIR Determinlation later) Moved by Sharp, seconded by Saltarelli, that this matter be continued toevening meeting. Carried. 4. Mrs. Kennedy asked to refer back to approval of minutes of 3/20/78 correcting New Business #3 line 3 to read protesting removal in place o~ approving removal. As ~hiS item had been approved under Consent Calendar this correction was approved by both the Maker of the Motion, D. Saltarelli and the second, Mrs. Kennedy,to read Minutes be approved as corrected. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY-SELECTION OF ALTERNATE AND APPROVAL OF 1978-79 MEMBERSHIP ASSESSMENT. (CEQA: No potential for ~ignificant change to enviEonment) Moved by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy that Mayor appoint alternate, and 1978-79 assessment be approved. Carried. Mayor Welsh volunteered his services as alternate on this agency. 2. ALARM SYSTEM CONNECTION SERVICES (CEQA: NO potential for physical change in environment)~ Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Mayor be authorized to enter into written contract with Robert Electric for alarm system connection services. Carried. 3. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN ON MAIN STREET AT PACIFIC STREET. (CEQA: No potential for physical change of environment Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Saltarelli that this matter be continued to evening meeting. Carried. 4. AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANCIES (CEQA: NO potential for physical change of environment) Moved by Saltarelli, secondedby Kennedy that request to fill police officer vacancy be approved. Carried. 5. COOPERATIVE BUS BENCH PROGRAM ~(CEQA: No potential for physical change of environment) Mr. Ro~rke explained that there were 2 changes in the form of contract but stated this would not entail continuation and Councilcould approve the contract at this time. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Saltarelli that Mayor be authorized to executive agreement No. R-78-162 subject to review by City Attorney. Carried. 6. NISSON ROAD SIDEWALK STUDY (CEQA: Categorically exempt) Council Minutes 4/3/78, page five Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Welsh for discussion that sidewalks should be installed now at cost of $11,500 f~om the general fund. In answer to questioning Mr. Blankenship stated that reserve is better than at last year end. (approx. $358,000) Council discussed capital improvement priorities, effect of Jarvis Amendment with suggestion to wait 60 days to see election results~ possibility of having plans prepared and ready to go June 6th. Above motion failed. Noes: Welsh, Schuster, Sharp, Saltarelli. Ayes: Kennedy. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy that plans be prepared and proj'ect funding be included in 1978~79 ~apit~limpro!~ement ~Budget~subject to outcome Of Jarvis Initiati~e~l~ 7. TRAFFIC STUDY - YORBA STREET AT BONNER DRIVE AND FASHION LANE BETWEEN FIRST AND IRVINE. (CEQA: No potential for physical change of enviromment) Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that following actions be approved: 1. Removal of five (5) parking spaces along the westerly side of Fashion Lane from First Street to approximately 400 feet northerly, subject to concurrence of the affected businessmen within the area. 2. Continue the matter regarding the crosswalk installa- tion on Yorba Street at Bonner Drive until a reply from the County of Orange has been received. Carried. Staff directed to notify all effected businesses. 8. ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE VACANCIES ON COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS (CEQA: No potential for physical change of environment.) Council concurred that Mayor Welsh be directed to vote his conscience. Carried. Councilman Sharp volunteered to serve on Committee to investigate joint training facility for Police and Fire. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy that Resolution No. 78-48, amending Resolution No. 77-122 and adopting amended guidelines for implementating the California Enviror~mental Quality Act, be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 10. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT POLICE PATROL VEHICLES BY OTHER AGENCY BID PROCESS ~(CEQA: No potential effect on Envirooment) Moved by Sharp, seconded by Schuster that purchase of six Chevrolet~6~as3 through Garden Grove's competitive bid, at a price of $5,373.40 each, plus tax be authorized. Carried. 11. APPROVAL OF COMMITMENT TO P.A.D.So 1978-78 BUDGET Council discussed continuing this matter awaiting outcome of Jarvis and asked if this could be postponed. Council Minutes 4/3/78, page six Mr. Blankenship stated it would be difficult to withhold commitments.as P.A.D.S. must proceedi~ith their budget, City depends on them for accounting, payroll. warrants etc. and P.A.D.S. is committed to buying the computer. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster commitment to p.A.D.S. -1978-79 Budget be approved. Carried. C6uncil- woman Kennedy voting No. 12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT ASSISTANT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR POSITION (CEQA: NO potential effect on the environment) Mr. Blankenship recommended that title be Personnel Director. Moved by Sattarel~i, seconded by Kennedy that recruitment of Personnel Director at a monthy salary of $1,357o00 be authorized, with appointment subject to further Council authorization. Council concurred that any commitment to fill position to be made after ~June 6. Above motion carried. IX. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sharp, seconded by Saltarelli that meeting be adjourned tO 7:30 p.m. Carried. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING April 3, 1978 7:30 p.M. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:32 p,m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Welsh, Schuster, Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy. Absent: Councilmen: None Others P=esent: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk III. PUBLIC HEARING 1. CONSIDERATION OF FRANCHISE - TUSTIN WATER WORKS (7:30) Mr. Rourke requested a 30 day continuance. There being no one present with comments or objections it was Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that hearing be continued to meeting of May 1, 1978. Carried. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that this meeting adjournt~ meeting of Redevelop~ment Agency. Carried. Clerk -7- MEETING OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY April 3, 1978 7:38 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:38 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Members: Welsh, Sharp, Saltarelli, Kennedy __ III. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Sharp, seconded by Saltarelli that Minutes of March 20, 1978 be approved. Carried. 2. 1978-79 BUDGET Agency recognized Mr. Richard Edgar, who urged Agency to proceed with plans for undergrounding even if they choose to delay Construction so thatby June 19 if find the City has the revenue can go out to bid. In answer to questioning, Mr. Lede~decker stated that New- port Avenue widening is not eligible for Gas Tax funding. The engineering for Edison undergrounding has been completed for Larwin Square and telephone now completing plans. Both utilities are working on plans for E1 Camino Real. Agency discussed alternatives in staff report as well as purchase of School District property. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Saltarelli that City hold in -- abayance construction funds until after June election but prepare and have plans ready to go. Motion carried, Mrs. Kennedy voting No. -8- MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL April 3, 1978 Meeting Reconvened at 8:00 p.M. All members present. I. PRESENTATION Mayor Welsh presented plaque to Mr. Richard Edgar in appreciation of 10 years of service to the City. II. OLD BUSINESS 1. TREES ON PROPERTY AT 155 SOUTH "A" STREET (CEQA: Negative Declaration) Mr. Blankenship requested continuation pending CEQA require- ments for posting. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Schuster that this matter be continued to next regular meeting. Carried. III. NEW BUSINESS 1. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN ON MAIN STREET AT PACIFIC STREET° (CEQA: No potential for physical change of environment) Mr. Ledendecker presented report~ Council discussed report, pedestrian traffic, speed study, prima facie speeds, noise factor from stop signs, dangers brought about by stop signs. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Saltarelli that no stop signs be installed at Main and Pacific. Carried. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. BIKE TRAIL - RR PROPERTY AT PACKERS SQUARE Mr. Richard Edgar stated that it was his understanding that R.R. property was comitted for bike trail. The area residents did not want a trail along their property. Suggested that residents be given option to purchase land. Councilman Schuster reported that Harbor, Be~ches and Parks Commission had voted unanimously against purchasing this Railroad property. It had been reported that Tustin was willing to go with i on-street trails. Staff to report on this matter. V. OTHER BUSINESS 1. ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT VARIANCE APPLICATION Memo presented from Mr. Rourke requesting direction of Council in this matter. Council concurred that they did not want flight pattern changed to permit take-off in northerly direction over Tustin and the same stand should be taken as that of a year ago relative to noise level. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy that City of Tustin take same posi~iO~ as in previous years - not altering patterns and pressure be kept on as far as noise factor. Carried. -9- Council Minutes 4/3/78, page ten 2. MAINTENANCE YARD COMPLETION Council concurred that Mayor Welsh and Councilman Sharp should represent Council on walk through during week of April 10th before acceptance of yard. 3. RECOGNITION LUNCHEON Mr. B!ankenship stated he had instigated recognition lunch- eons for employees. This month his guest will be honored for courtesy. Guests will be Florence Kortmeyer, City Hall~ Carol Poe, Police Department and David Neese, Maintenance 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Blankenship requested an executive personnel session after this meeting. 5. COMPULSARY ARBITRATION AB 2659 - Compulsary Arbitration and AB 2744 requirement for City employees to pay fee in lieu of dues to labor organiza- tion in order to keep job. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Schuster that a letter be sent by the MayorloppD~IIboth bills. Letters to be sent to committee chairmen and copies to each committee member. Carried. 6. WITNESS TO FITNESS Councilman Schuster requested a proclamation for Witness to Fitnesson their 10th Anniversary. Mr. SChuster also announced the following events - May 8 - Luncheon at Beverly Hills Savings and Loan; May 10 - Luncheon at Mercury Savings and Loan; May 12 - Dr. Cooper in Clifton C. Miller Community Building. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Kennedy that proclamation honoring Witness to Fitness 10th Anniversary be prepared. Carried. 7. PAINTING OF BUILDINGS Councilwoman Kennedy asked if there was any way the color of buildings could be controlled. Mr. Chasesaid there is very little that can be done. The City and Redevelopment Agency do not dictate colors. 8. PUBLIC NOTICES Mrs. Kennedy asked staff look into legal notices in specific blocks as done in some papeEs. 9. CHANGE FROM ELECTED TO APPOINTED CITY CLERK Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that staff investigate ahd advise Councilof earliest this measure could be put on ballot. Carried. 10. H.E.R.E. Mrs. Kennedy stated a report on this organization had been received from Chief Thayer. Moved by Kennedy, seconded by Schuster that news media publish that the Council is,sO!i~iting ~or'amemberof the~pu~lic? who would like to serve in this organization. Council Minutes 4/3/78, page eleven Council discussed location of organizatio~ basic reasons for involvement and asked that if the City approves that the representative give full report of benefit after a resonable time for Council to determine if City should con- tinue membership. Above motion carried - Councilman Saltarelli voting No. 11. OCTD BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE In answer to questioning, Mr. Welsh was advised that these meetings are attended by staff. 12. POLICE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION Chief Thayer stated that reorganization study accompanies budget for forthcoming year. Mr. Blankenship stated that one budget workshop should be on this matter. 13. COUNCIL PICTURES Mayor Welsh requested that new Council pictures be taken and hung in City Hall. VI. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that meeting !be adjourned to Executive Session with Council reserving right to reconvene. Council reconvened at 9:35. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to next regular meeting of April 17, 1978.