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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1978 03 06 REDEVELOpMENT AGENCY MEETING March 6, 1978 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 3:55 p.m. by Chairman Sharp. II. ROLL CALL Present Members: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli Absent: Members: None. iII. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 1978 Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that Minutes of February 21 be approved. Carried. IV. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli to adjourn to a City Council Meeting at 3:57 p.m. and thence to the next regular meeting of March 20, 1978. ' F 'se Fetary -1- MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CENTENNIAL AT MAIN March 6, 1978 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 3:58 p.m. by Mayor Sharp. ROLL CALL present: Councilmen: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli Absent: Councilmen: Schuster Others present: Dan Elankenship, City Administrator Brian Chase, Community Development Director James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, planning Aide & Recording Secretary III. PUBLIC HEARINGS Scheduled for 7:30 meeting. IV. PUBLIC CONCERNS (See 7:30 Meeting) V. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 21, 1978 meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in amount Of $85,701.51 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in amount of $53,992.02 3. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION - MAINTENANCE FACILITY Approval for 30 day contract extension due to rain as recommended by Director of public Works/Engineer. 4. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR NEWPORT WIDENING - East side between Bonita & Andrews. Authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement and accept deed as recommended by Public Works Director/Engineer- 5. AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL REGULATIONS Authorization for Staff to delete reference to Fire Department and prepare update of personnel rules as recommended by City Administrator. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 78-33 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-112. Adoption as recommended by Community Development Dept. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 78-34 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 78-113. Adoption as recommended by Community Development Dept. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 78-35 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORK OF IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING REC- ORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adoption as recommended by Director of Public Works/ Engineer. -2- Council Minutes 3/6/78 page three 9. ADDITIONAL SUN GLARE FILM - CLIFTON MILLER BUILDING Authorization for expenditure of $310 for additional window film as recommended by City Administrator. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 78-36 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAp NO. 10029. 11. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT That certain surplus be declared surplus and disposed of at public auction or through sale of specialty items at market value as recommended by City Administrator. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that all items on Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Carried. Schuster Absent. Mr. Saltarelli abstained from action and voting on item No. 6. VI. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 764 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO FEES. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 764 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Schuster absent. MOved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance 764 be introduced. Carried. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 765 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 611 (Irvine-Tustin Industrial complex) Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance 765 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Schuster absent. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance 765 be introduced. Carried. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 766 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PREZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF NEWPORT AND SYCAMORE TO THE PC - PROFESSIONAL ZONE. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 766 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Schuster absent. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 766 be introduced. Carried. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 767 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PREZONING PROPERTY CONTAINED WITHIN ANNEXATION NUMBER 106, MITCHELL-DEBUSK, TO R-1 AND PD-4000. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance 767 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Schuster absent. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 767 be introduced. Carried. Council Minutes 3/6/78, page four 5. ORDINANCE NO. 768 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin PREZONING PROPERTY WITHIN ANNEXATION NO. 84, PASADENA- CARLANN TO R-4 MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance 768 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Schuster absent. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance 768 be introduced. Carried. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 769 An Ordinance of the City Council, City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF TAXICABS, AMBULANCES AND TOW TRUCKS. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance 769 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Schuster absent. Moved by Welsh,seconded by Edgar that Ordinance 769 be introduced. Carried. VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 762 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, ADOPTING PRECISE ALIGNMENT SIXTH STREET EXTENSION Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 762 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Schuster absent. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 762 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: None. Absent: Schuster. VIII. OLD BUS INESS None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. SAN JUAN BIKE TRAIL Mr. Blankenship reported that in lieu of the recent storms, and the fact that many big eucalyptus E~ trees have been btown down, the existing eucalyptus should be removed and replaced with City parkway trees. City Engineer, Ledendecker explained that SOS funds are available which could be used for over half of the cost of all the improvements. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to authorize staff to prepare final plans per the revise~ "C" and authorize the expenditure of any SOS funding due the City in 1977-78 and 1978-79 on this project as well as the addi- tional budgeting of $10,450 of City funds for the project. Carried 4-0. Council Minutes 3/6/78 page five 2. MOVE OF EXISTING MERCURY BUILDING FROM OLD CIVIC CENTER Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli to approve staff recommendation of relocating the Mercury Building, pend- ing finding the price of site, to the School District property, and utilizing the Peppertree Park Site if the School District property cannot be purchased. Carried 4-0. X. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh this meeting be adjourned to evening meeting at 7:30 p.m. Carried. e ~ i~r~ ecre ary COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 P.M. March 6, 1978 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Mayor Sharp. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli Absent: Councilmen: Schuster Others Present: Dan Blankenship, City Administrator Brian Chase, Community Development Director James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary Ann Chamberlain, Planning Aide and Recording Secretary III. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Sharp presented a proclamation to the Girl Scouts in Tustin. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF FRANCHISE TO THE TUSTIN WATER WORKS City Attorney, Rourke advised that the City and Water Works are trying to reach an agreement that can be recommended jointly to the City Council. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to continue this item as a public hearing for 30 days. Carried. Council Minutes 3/6/78 page six 2. SAFETY ELEMENT TO THE TUSTIN AREA GENERAL PLAN The hearing was opened at 7:40. There being no comments or objections the public portion was closed at 7:41p.m. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to continue as an open public hearing to the next regular meeting and direct staff to prepare a resolution Qf adoption. Carried. Council directed staff to prepare handouts to be available for the public of the current flood plain map and the seismic map. 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 78-1 LAND USE ELEMENT. After the presentation of the Staff report by Mr. Chase, the public portion of the hearing was opened at 7:43. There being no comments or objections the hearing was closed at 7:44. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar to approve land use element amendment 78-1 by the adoption of Resolution 78-37. Carried. V. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. Art Secala explained that three months ago he came begging for a soccer program for the Tustin Youth and at that time they needed $14,000. Mr Secala thanked the Council for their personal contributions and the help that led him to Community gr6ups who have generously donated money and made the Soccer program a reality in Tustin. Mayor Sharp commended Mr. Secala in his interest and dedication to the Tustin youths. 2. Mr. Nick Aufton, coordinator of the Tender LOving Care Center, stated that he wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks for the unlimited cooperation the City has rendered to the Senior Citizen Center in helping to make it a success. Councilman Welsh commented that if it were not for the cooperation oflocal citizens, the Council would not be able to accomplish their objectives. Council thanked the TLC Center for their contribution to the community. 3. Ursula Kennedy, 14711 Danberry, questioned the Council concerning rumors that the City had been found in violation of Federal regulations by Federal auditors- Mr. Blankenship explained that the City had recently under- gone an audit as part of a periodic review of federal funded programs by Federal auditors. The auditors had informed the Orange County Manpower Commission that there was a violation on the City's part. Mr. Blankenship stated that the problem appeared to stem from the failure of the County to inform the City of certain regulations. Mr. Blankenship informed that the cities are only sub-contractors with the County in the program and the supervision rests with the County. VI. OTHER BUSINESS 1. PROPOSED LIONS CLUB FRAGRANCE GARDEN PROJECT Frank Greinke, 1011 Laguna Road, Walt Frederickson, 240 3rd Street, Howard Lee, 1442 Irvine Blvd., Norm Metzger, Council Minutes 3/6/78 page seven 17802 Lucero Way, all members of the Tustin Lions Club, explained what the program would be and how they proposed to carry it out. After some discussion among the Council and the Lions Club members it was moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar to under- write the program fully, to accept the additional maintenance costs and responsibility and instructed staff to proceed with developing a workable plan in cooperation with the Lions' Club for a fragrance garden walk at the Civic Center site. Carried: 4-0. 2. SECRETARY OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT POSITION Mr. Blankenship informed that the Secretary of Recreation had resigned and the recommendation is that the City delay recruitment until June and utilize part-time clerical help as needed. Mr. Biery was commended for his intent and spirit for his budgeting. 3. COUNTY OF ORANGE FIRE STATION SIGN Mr. Blankenship informed that the County has requested finan- cial assistance from the City for an up to date sign for Station No. 37 on Red Hill Avenue. After some discussion among the Council it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that the City help pay for the sign and get equal billing on the sign. Carried. Councilman Saltarelli commen~ed that he has not seen the City Seal on the fire trucks and that was part of the agreement with the County. 4. SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING Councilman Welsh commented that an article should be placed in the Tustin News concerning the applications for senior citizen housing. Mr. Chase informed that this would be accomplished when the City is notified by the developer that the funds are available and criteria is established. 5. NEOCCS STUDY Councilman Edgar informed that a major north/south corridor extending from the Riverside Freeway through, Weir Canyon, proceeding just easterly of Peters Canyon would help to relieve the already congested Newport Freeway. Mr. Edgar stated that he felt the corridor should connect with either Myford Road or the proposed Jamboree extension in Tustin. After further discussion it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli to indicate that the City of Tustin supports a major north/south corridor extending from the Riverside Freeway through Weir Canyon, proceeding just easterly of Peters Canyon and connecting with either Myford Road or the proposed jamboree Road extension. Carried 4-0. After further discussion it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that the City Engineer prepare an arterial system that will accommodate both the City of Tustin and Irvine's circulation plans and provide a connection of an ~ arterial road between the Santa Ana Freeway and the Eastern Corridor of the 1985 Alternate of the NEOCCS Study. Carried 4-0. 6. NEWPORT AVENUE EXTENSION Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh to proceed with an agressive policy in providing an "at grade" crossing over the rail- road tracks and channel and extending Newport Avenue to Edinger Avenue. Council Minutes 3/6/78 page eight Council~lan Saltarelli centended that the City should seek permission for an "at grade" crossing and continue all efforts in this direction~ City Engineer Ledendecker explained that there are grant funds available that would pick up 80% of the cost of such a project, with the City and railroad being required to furnish the other 20%. This project Would require the City to hire a consultant to prepare a~Engineering study. If the project is ultimately approved by the PUC then the- cost of the study would also be eligible for funding. 7. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS Councilman Edgar expressed his concern regarding the condemnation prpceedings on Newport Avenue in conjunction with the AHFP!"project- Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli to proceed with condemnation proceedings if 'acquisition has not taken place within 60 days of the initial offer. Carried. 8. Councilman Saltarelli wishedI%~ all the City Council candidates good luck in the next days'election. VII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh to adjourn to a work- shop session and then to an adjourned meeting at 7:30p.m., Tuesday, MarCh 14, 1978 to certify canvass of election and Council reorganization. Carried 4-0. Schuster absent. '/~/~~Recording 'SecretaEy