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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1977 07 18 MINUTES OF A REGULARMEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL July 18, 1977 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Sharp in the Council Chambers at Centennial and Main, Tustin. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli Absent: Councilmen: Schuster Others present: William L. Bopf, City Administrator R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator Community Development Alan Burns, Assistant to City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk PRESENTATION Mr. Sam Randall of Parks and Recreation Department introduced proposed members of the Youth Action Committee and Staff Advisor. III. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. GOLFING IN PARKS Mrs. Agnes Bacon, 140 Mt. View, questioned the fact that sign at Peppertree Park states no golfing and there are lessons given in the park and she believed it a hazard. Mr. Bopf explained that certain activities could be held in the parks with permission of the City Administrator and that this was a park regulation and not prohibited by ordinance. Council requested that the Parks and Recreation Department check into the safety factor of this activity. 2. TUSTIN TODAY DELIVERY Mrs. Margaret Byrd, 158 N. "B" Street, objected to Tustin Today being hand delivered in plastic bag with other advertising and requested that it be sent by mail. Mr. Randall explained costs of mailing is approximately $1,000 and cost of delivery service about $550 to $600. Mayor Sharp requested that cost vs. service be evaluated and staff report back to Councilby August 15 meeting. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -July 5, 1977, meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF DEEDS in amount of $57,454.16 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in amount of $56,470.91 3. RESOLUTION NO. 77-75 A Resolution of the Tustin City Council CONFIRMING WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977-78. Adoption as recommended by staff. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENT BOND FOR MERVYN'S BUILDING AND SITE Approval as recommended by staff. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 77-77 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING TRACT MAP NO. 6732, RELATIVE TO CONDITIONS IN PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1608. Approval as recommended. Council Minutes 7/18/77 page two Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Consent Calendar be approved in its entirety. Carried unanimously. V. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 733 An Ordinance of ~the City of Tustin AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE I~ELATIVE TO PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 733 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 733 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Schuster. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 734 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, ABOLISHING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 734 have Seoond ireading,;b.y title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, that Ordinance No. 734 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Saltarelli. Noes: Edgar. Absent: Schuster. Councilman Edgar stated his opposition to this ordinance and therefore voted no. VI. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 735 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO TIMES OF MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AGENCY. Moved b7 Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 735 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 735 be introduced. Council concurred that Planning Agency meetings be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and meeting continue into Council agendized items not noticed for public hearing until 6:00 p.m. At that time adjourn to 7:30 p.m. for advertised Council hearings and such other matters of the Planning Agency which may be continued to the 7:30 meeting or scheduled as such due to their citywide import as well as any unfinished Council agenda items. Above motion to introduce Ordinance :735 carried. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. SIDEWALK PROGRAM Report presented by Mr. Bopf covering owners contacted and stating that sufficient response had not as yet been received indicating willingness to voluntarily install sidewalks and that it appears that an assessment procedure will be required. Council discussed forming assessment districts by area or one district incorporating all properties. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that Council hold a public hearing when convenient on all areas proposed. Carried. Council Minutes 7/18/77 Page three 2. RESOLUTION NO. 77-76 A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Tustin REVISING RESOLUTION NO. 77-74 ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977-78. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sattarelli, that Resolution No. 77-76 be passed and adopted. Carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. REQUEST FOR SIGN CODE EXCEPTION - THRIFTY PRINT Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that the exception to the Sign Code for Thrifty Print be approved for a temporary period of time with the following conditions: a. The sign must be removed when remodeling construction begins at the subject location. b. Sign plans must be submitted and permits obtained prior to installation of any future signs. c. Sign permits must be applied for by licensed sign con- tractor. Curried. 2. REQUEST FOR SIGN CODE EXCEPTION - GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Grace Baptist Temple's request for Sign Code exception be approved, with the following conditions: a. The sign shall not be displayed within the public right-of-way (roadway, sidewalk or purkways). b. The subject sign will be displayed only on the days of scheduled assemblies. c. A Temporary Use Permit shall be required. d. The signs shall be placed a minimum of 15 feet from any drive aisle to insure adequate sight visibility. Carried. 3. LEFT TURN LANE, ENDERLE CENTER Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that expenditure of $4,000 be authorized for widening along unimproved Vandenberg property on a temporary basis to allow construction of a left turn pocket for westerly 17th Street tEaffic into Enderle Center. Carried. Council discussed possibility of constructing an interim bicycle and pedestrian path contingent on when property is to be developed and requested study of Yorba Street and storm drain on 17th to flood control. Moved by Edgarr seconded by Saltarelli, that staff prepare speci- fic feasibility financing study with preparation of final plans and report to Council when completed. Carried. 4. PERSONNEL COMPENSATION Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh~ that all miscellaneous employees and management personnel below Department Head level receive a 4% salary increase and an increased City health insur- ance contribution to $90.00, each effective July 4, 1977; that~ the General Leave plan as described in the "Summury of Basic Concept" be implemented effective August 29, 1977; that all Council Minutes 7/18/77 Page four management .personnel below Department Head level in addition receive the merit plan and conference attendance as recommended by the City Administrator; that Department Heads be compensate~ as specified in the Council-approved schedule and receive the other benefits recommended by the City Administrator for Depart- ment Head personnel, including applicable car allowances, effect- ive August 29, 1977; and that the City Attorneybe directed to prepare appropriate resolutions with full details to be submitted at the next Council meeting. Carried. 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT - MCFADDEN AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNALS Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that a construction con- tract for McFadden Avenue Traffic Signals be awarded to the low bidder, Electrend, Inc., in the amount of $176,479.00. Carried. 6. ACCESS TO MAGNOLIA TREE PARK (Tract 8912, Peppertree Homes) Report presented by Mr. Bopf. Council discussed cost of installing sidewalk if gates are kept open and possibility of residents sharing costs if opened at their request. Council requested that notices be sent to area property owners soliciting their opinion as to the opening of gates. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that this matter be con- tinued for 30 days. Carried. 7. EL CAMINO REAL DESIGN STUDY Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Council accept satis- faction of contracted relations with Wallace, McHarg, Roberts and Todd, and request the County of Orange to pay the remaining bal- ance of $1,900.00 to the consultant. Carried. IX. OTHER BUSINESS 1. SAFETY CORRECTION - WOODLAND AND BRYAN Mr. Bopfreported that County has authorized design and right- of-way acquisition for correctional construction in the 1978-79 fiscal year. 2. UTT PARK Mr. Bopf stated he had contacted Cal Trans requesting more time for Council decision. 3. CORRESPONDENCE FROM SUPERVISOR RILEY Council commented on letter from Supervisor Riley relative to City needs in County islands. Mayor Sharp stated that the City will have to proceed with plans for Bryan and Browning and be prepared to proceed awaiting funds. 4. S.B. 174 COMMITMENTS Councilman Edgar requested that the Parks and Recreation staff investigate the practicality of committing some of these funds to a soccer field with lights at Frontier Park. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that a complete staff study be initiated immediately for report at next Council meeting. Carried. 5. CAPITAL PROJECTS Councilman Edgar requested an updated timetable on all such projects. Council Minutes 7/18/77 page five 6. POPULATION SIGNS Councilman Edgar requested that population signs be updated. 7. THE CLOTHES LINE - 17TH STREET In answer to questions relating to violations of City ordinances by this business, Dr. Fleagle stated that they had been put on notice. 8. REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGNS DUE TO DEPRECIATION IN VALUE Dr. Fleagle and Mr. Alan Burns both stated that there is a case now on appeal to the Supreme Court on this subject and the City is waiting to see what the outcome of this appeal will be. Mr. Burns stated he would get back to Council with a status report. X. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Welsh~ seconded by Edgar~ that meeting be adjourned to a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency, thence to next regular meeting of the Planning Agency and City Council at 3:00 p.m.,Monday, August 1, 1977. Carried. CITY CLERK