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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1977 10 17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CENTENNIAL AT MAIN October 17, 1977 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 4:02 by Mayor Sharp. II. ROLL CALL Present: Cguncilmen: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli. Absent: Councilman: Schuster. Others Present: William L. Bopf, City Administrator Brian Chase, CommUnity Development Director James G. RourY~e, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk III. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 3, 19V? meeting. Approval as presented. 2. REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL - 14022 WOODLAND & 1271 MAUNA LOA. Authorization for removal of subject t~ees as recommended }:bY city Administrator. 3. EL CAMINO REAL STORM DRAIN REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME Approval of one day extension as recommended by City Engineer. 4. TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE, T.A. C. Appointment of Mr. Ledendecker to the Orange County Transportation Commission Technical Advisory Committee as recommended by City Administrator. 5. DISTRIBUTION AND CHARGES FOR TUSTIN CITY CODE. Approval as recommended by Assistant City Adminis- trator. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that consent calendar be aDDroved as recommended. Carried unanimously. IV. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 741 An Ordinance of theCity of Tustin, California, PREZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT KNOWN AS PREZONE 77-4. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli~ that ~Ordinance No~ 741 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar~ that Ordinance No. 7~1 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp~ Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli; Noes: None. Absent: Schuster. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 742 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PREZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN PUBLIC AND INSTI- TUTION (P&I) DISTRICT KNOWN AS PREZONE 77-5 Moved by Saltarelli~ seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 742 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. ?~2 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: None Absent: Schuster. Council Minutes 10/17/77 Page two 3. ORDINANCE NO. 743 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PC-COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE 77-6 Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 743 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 743 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: None. Absent~, Schuster. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 744 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PREZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL (R-2) AND COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) DISTRICT KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE 77-1 Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 744 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 744 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Welsh, Saltarelli, Noes: None. Absent: Schuster. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 745 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. Moved by Edgar, ~econded by Welsh,that Ordinance No. 754 have second reading by title. Carried. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 745 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: None. Absent: Schuster. V ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION NONE VI OLD BUS INESS NONE VII NEW BUSINESS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS In answer to questioning Mr. Rour~e stated that there could be General Plan Amendments heard in 3 batches throughout the year with no time limit on any one part of amendments. Mr. Chase reported that there is a 90 day limit on an E.I.R. Council requested a report on stat~e~o~law governing A~e~d- ments presented this year. Agenda items relative to Fire Department and Police Associa- tion deferred to the 7:30 meeting. 2. AWARD OF BID - RED HILL-SERVICE RD. TRAFFIC SIGNAL Mr. Ledendecker, City Engineer reported the following bids he received: Grissom and Johnson, Santa Aria ...................... $23,972.00 Steiny and Company, Anaheim ...................... 24,806.00 Electrend, Inc., LOS Angeles ...................... 25,230.00 Cal-Lite, Inc., Maywood ...................... 29,372.00 Baxter-Griffin Company, Stanto~L'/-~-'L ................. 231,265. O0 Council Minutes 10/17/77 Page three Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that contract for installation of this traffic signal system be awarded to low bidder, Grissom and Johnson, Inc., of Santa Ana and Mayor authorized to execute contract in behalf of the City. Carried. 3. NEW ENGINEERING POSITION Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that new position at 1,631.00 be authorized as recommended by staff. Carried. Concensus of Council was that the department head is to keep record of work load and if level is reduced this additional position be done away with. Above motion carried. VIII OTHER BUSINESS 1. BUS BENCHES Mr. Bopf presented staff report on change of prices for bus benches and recommended that City purchase 42 benches with redwood slats at $95.40 per unit, at a total price< of $4,006.80. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that purchase of 42 benches at $4,006.80 be approved as recommended by staff. Carried. 2. UTT PARK Mr. Bopf reported that he had received telephone word by Caltrans advising that the State is going to retain Utt Park indefinitely and City can continue park use. The Newport/Santa Ana Freeway interchange modification has been placed within the six-year Construction Schedule. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Bopf requested a short executive session at the close of this meeting. 4. AHFP ACQUISITIONS In answer to Councilman Edgar, Mr. Ledendecker stated that the acquisition firm should be ready to contact people this week. They would be contacting the three owners on Yorba, then one on Bryan and then contact those on Newport Ave. 5. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Bopf stated he would check into the status of this report. 6. COLUMBUS TUSTIN PARK LIGHTING Report presented by D. Bier~ Park and P~ereation Director. Mr. Bopf stated that staff is looking into Keyed lighting and would be reporting back to Council. 7. LEAGUE ITEMS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN WELSH. 1) HR9346 - Mandatory Social Security Opposition to this proposed law to be sent to Tustin Federal Representatives through t~e Mayors Office. 2) McVill Bill - Forced AccoUnting for Maintainance It was stated that there would be public' hearings held in the Orange County area. Council Minutes 10/17/77 Page four 3) Urban Plan - Governor Brown Council asked that staff be cognizant of this plan and that City be prepared to address it page by page. 8. NEWPORT - CRAWFORD CANYON INTERSECTION Councilman Saltarelli suggested that 'the City voice its concern to the County to see what can be done about this hazardous situation and that Supervisors Diedrich and Riley and the County Road Department be notified of concerns. 9. ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Gloria Alm, 17932 Lucero Way be appointed as Tustin~s represent~t~ive to the Orange County Housing Authority Adv~D~r.y~ Committee with term to begin at once and to serve at the pleasure of the Council. Carried. 10. VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAM Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Mayor write supporting this program in concept. Carried. IX ADJOURMENT Mayor Sharp declared this portion of Council Meeting adjourned to an executive session and thence to 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 P.M. October 17, 1977 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sharp called the evening session of the Council to order at 7:30P.M. II ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli Absent: Councilman: Schuster III PRESENTATIONS 1. TEEN CHALLENGE WEEK MayOr Sharp read and presented proclamation. IV PUBLIC HEARING 1. LAND USE AMENDMENT 77-2 (F) PACKERS SQUARE Mr. Chase presented report and stated that based on all assurances received from the developer, the recommanda- tion is for approval of Planned Development District. Mr. Chase also stated that no written or oral protests had been received to the proposal. Hearing opened at 7:41 P.M. Mr. Knowlton Fenauld spoke on behalf of Developer, Harry Kassebaum and showed sketch of proposed development. Mr. Carlton Brow~ 1358 Olwyn, spoke in favor of the con- cept and thanked Fir. Kassebaum for his presentation to the home owners. Mrs. Ida Sternberg, Senior Citizen representative, sp~ke in favor of plans as presented. Council Minutes 10/17/77 Page five There being no further comments and no objections the hear- ing was declared closed at 7:40 P.M. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Land Use Amendment 77-2 (F) be approved by adoption of Resolution 77-105. Carried unanimously. Mr. Chase explained next steps necessary for this develop- ment including an application for rezoning to the Planning Agency and thence to the City Council. If approved all steps including adoption of Ord'inanc~e!cOuld be accomplished this year. Mayor requested that all people who have expressed interest be informed of future hearings. V PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. MC FADDEN/MYRTLE INTERSECTION Mrs. Mary Oelreck, 15711 Myrtle St., requested a traffic count at this intersection for consideration of signalization, four way stops or crossing guard for school children. Staff to study and _~eport with priority study for c~ossing guard. 2. SOCCER DONATIONS Mr. Art Cecalla spoke on need in Tustin for Soccer teams at high school age level. Asked Council to consider financial consideration of some kind. VI NEW BUSINESS 1. FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES Mr. Bopf presented report on bids received from County of OEange and City of Santa Ana. Report covers three main points. 1) Level of Service, 2) Costs, 3) Personnel. Council concurred. They were gt~d to see a way to maintain level of service and save money for taxpayers and that fire- men are not going to lose out. Council was favorably im- pressed with County Paramedic services and that Tustin would have same Fire protection rate as county area. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that City accept the County of Orange proposal as follows: 1) Commencing January 1, 1978 2) City cover City employees for 90 days on insurance 3) At a rate not to exceed the County Structural Fire Tax rate 4) Staff to t~tud~r~ ~t~e,~ fin~nciart~amific~ti~o~ of ~placing the City within the fire rate area and reducing the tax rate. 5) County to purchase rolling stock in amount of $110,000. Mrs. Bobby Wetzel, wife of a City fireman, protested the change due to change in hours, medical insurance and she did not feel the present level of service could be maintained. Above Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schuster absent. 2. TUSTIN POLICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION Mr. Bopf reported on the negotiations impasse Mr. John Adams, representative for the Police Association spoke on the impasse, their feelings on the meet and confer and Management stand on problem areas including the general leave program stating the Association~sopposition. Mr. Adams read letter from Management negotiator Mr. Thomas Woodruff and requested meeting directly with the Council. Mr. Rourke stated that the Council had been fully informed of all requests and information from negotiation meetings. Council Minutes 10/17/77 Page Six. That when Mr. Adams had contacted 1 or 2 of the Council- men he had been advised that this was not appropriate and should come before the f~ll Council. Mr. Woodruff, Negotiator for Management, spoke relative to salary comparisions used by Management team, offers made to association for 4% across the board increases plus increases in health insurance benefits, overtime for shooting ~ime, compensatory time or overtime for holidays worked and general leave program. In answer to questioning by Mr. W. Moses, Mr. Bopf stated this would be in addition to any earned Merit raise but that only about 40% of employees are eligible ! for Merit increases. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that meeting be adjourned to short executive session. Meeting reconvened at 9:28P.M. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that the City provide a salary increase of 4% plus an adjustment of an additional $15.90 per month toward the cost of health insurance; shooting time compensation for those required to report to weapons qualification on off-duty time (straight- time overtime not to exceed two hours per each qualifying period); a uniform allowance which will provide a full issue of uniforms to all new employees, with all other employees re- ceiving $160.00 per year maintenance allowance to be paid semi-annually (prorated for those with less than a year of service); to allow an election by an employee to receive overtime pay or compensatory time for holiday and overtime work; and to adopt the General Leave program for all Police employees. The City Attorney to draft the necessary Resolution for next regular Council meeting. Carried. VII ADJOURNMENT Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that this meeting be adjourned to a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and thence to next regular meeting of November 7, 1977. CITY CLERK