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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1977 04 18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL April 18, 1977 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Sharp in the Council Chambers, Centennial at Main, Tustin. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Welsh. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Schuster. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli, Schuster Absent: Councilmen: None Others present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk V. PUBLIC HEARINGS None VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. Mr. W. Beck, Commander of Tustin Veterans of Foreign Wars presented letter requesting Council support for Marlee Means, as Miss V.F.W. of California, sponsored by Tustin V.F.W. Council concurred that proclamation should be prepared for next Council meeting. 2. Mrs. Bernice McKay, speaking for Tustin Senior Citizens asked if there is anywa5- that windows on south end of Clifton C. Miller Community Building could be draped or otherwise treated to abate the glare. ~_~b~stated that the staff is looking into vari- ous materials and are in hopes of putting this in next fiscal year's budget. 3. Mrs. Charles Heath, President of Women's League of Tustin extended an invitation to the Council for their open house, Friday'April 29, 1977, at 160 E. Second Street. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 4 Regular Meeting April I1 Special Meeting 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in amount of $116,570.24 3. RESOLUTION NO. 77-41 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECOR- DATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adoption as recommended by City Engineer. Council Minutes ~/18/77 Page 2 4. RESOLUTION NO. 77-42 A Resolution of the City Councilr City of Tustin, California, RELATIVE TO REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING ON CERTAIN PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY. Adoption as requested. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 77-43 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, ~ California, RELATIVE TO REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING ON CERTAIN PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY. Adoption as requested. 6. RENEWAL OF ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT Approval of renewal as recommended by City Administrator. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 77-44 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin California, APPROVING FINAL MAP 76-87. Adoption as recommended by City Engineer. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 77-45 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 77-91. Adoption as recommended by City Engineer. 9. DENIAL OF CLAIMS OF: 1. Entrex, Inc. 2. Lee Roy Laster 3. Preston D. Janes Denial of above claims as recommended by Insurance Agent and City Attorney. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that consent calendar be approved in its entirety. Carried unanimously. VIIi. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 717 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California RE- ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE R-1 ZONE. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 717 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 717 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 718 An Ordinance of the City of Tustinr California, PRE- -- ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE MULTI-FAMILY R-3(3000) DISTRICT. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltaretli that Ordinance No. 718 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 718 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. Council Minutes 4/18/77 Page 3 IX. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 719 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California RE- ZONING PROPERTY ON APPLICATION NO. 77-2 OF MAURER DEVELOPMENT Moved by Schuster, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 719 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 719 be introduced. Carried. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 720 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 155 RELATIVE TO WEED ABATEMENT. Moved by Schuster, seconded by' Welsh that Ordinance No. 720 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 720 be introduced. Carried. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. YOUTH ACTION COMMITTEE Council discussed report and recommendations from Parks and Recreation Cowmission for a 9~person Youth Action Committee, also number of representatives recommended, representation from shcools. Council questioned representation from Sports Council and youth representation on Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Tom Tallman of the Parks and Recreation Commission stated they would prefer to see an effort made to get a youth-oriented person between ages 15 to 25, in place of limiting one Park and Recreation Commissioner to a High School sophomore. He felt one Comanissioner should be an ex officio representative from this Youth Action Committee. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that Youth Action Committee be established for one year trial period with a progress report at that time. Appointments to be from June 1 through May 31 of each year and all appointments to be ratified by Council. Carried. 2. ORANGE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 77-1 Dr. Fleagle presented report and map and stated that a part of this proposed "Area Subject to Flooding Map" is now in the City or will be with the annexation certification in May. Dr. Fleagle recommended that a letter be sent by Mayor requesting that Item 11 of the County General Plan Amendment 77-1 exclude areas within the Tustin Sphere of Influence which are presently either under the incorporated City limits or will be prior to completion of this amendment. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that Mayor be authorized to sign letter of concern to Orange County Planning Commis- sion with copies to Board of Supervisors. Carried, Council Minutes 4/18/77 P~ge 4 3. SIGN VIOLATION Dr. Fleagle presented report and recommendations. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar~ that Alternate 4 of report requiring the posting of bond be incorpora- ted in Section 7 of Sign Code. Carried. Ordinance to be prepared and presented to Council. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that resignations be accepted with regret and letters and plaques be prepared~ and that Parks and Recreation Commission ordinance be amended to delete the Youth representative and replace with a member of the Youth Action Council, City resident. Carried. Mayor appointed Councilmen Welsh and Edgar to interview persons recruited and interested in serving on either Parks and Recreation Commission or Traffic Commission. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that commendations be prepared as deemed appropriate by the Mayor. Carried. It was noted that Mrs. Cutts had resigned after moving into County area and has requested annexation. Due to problems and costs of a large inhabited annexa- tion, the. Council concurred that City should proceed with smaller residential areas of less than 12 voters. 2. REQUEST FOR SIGN EXEMPTION (160 East Second) Moved by Saltarelli~ seconded by Welsh, that staff recommendation to approve request subject to condition that freestanding sign be removed from public right- of-way and location of freestanding sign on the prop- erty should be authorized in lieu of any further sign along the east'wall of building. Carried. 3. POSSIBLE RENAMING OF LAGUNA ROAD Report presented by Dr. Fleagle. Mrs. Margaret Byrd spoke in opposition to change. Mr. Tom Kelly spoke in favor. Mr. Walt Fredriksen spoke on behalf of Citizens Advisory Committee, stating that directional signing to the downtown area would be acceptable if street name change is not feasible. Moved by Sharp~ seconded by Edgar, that staff recom- mendations for identification signing as first step be approved. Carried. 4. REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE Moved by Welsh~ seconded by Edgar~ that maternity leave of absence request from Susan Adams be approved as recommended. Carried. Council Minutes 4/18/77 Page 5 5. SALES TAX RESOLUTIONS Report presented by Dr. Fleagle. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that resolu- tion approving recommendation #1, to take affirmative position on the concept of distributing sales tax to the cities at the ratio of 20% of the total sales tax collected, be prepared for next Council meeting. Carried. 6. BICYCLE LICENSING Council discussed pros and cons of licensing bicycles in County as well as City, fee differentials, costs to City and contracting with County so that City would bill County forlicenses issued to County residents. Moved by Edgar to authorize licensing of all bicycles but that County residents be charged a fee. Council questioned why City is required to have a bicycle licensing program and the County is not. Substitute motion, moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that matter be continued to the next regular meeting and staff explore taking over licenses for County islands and Tustin School District and billing the County. Motion carried, Councilman Schuster voting no. 7. AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANCY Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Council authorize filling of this vacancy through a lateral hiring process as recommended. Carried. 8. STATE HOUSING GUIDELINES Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Council author- ize the Mayor to send a strong letter to the Director of the State Housing and Community Development Depart- ment, State legislators, and the Governor, indicating support of the positions outlined by the Planning Directors Association. Carried. ~ayor Sharp requested that a letter be sent to Bruce Nestande reiterating the Council's stand. 9. IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TRACT NO. 8475 Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgarr that City Attorney be authorized to commence an action against the Cove- nant Mutual Insurance Company of Connecticut for the completion of the following public improvements within Tract No. 8475: ao ConstructiOn of sidewalks on Plaza Way, $12,000 Plaza Drive and Holt Avenue b. Installation of nine street trees 405 c. Installation of nine street lights 8,100 d. Completion of irrigation system within street public right-of-way 1,500 e. Street name signs 300 f. Miscellaneous curb, gutter and street repairs 500 g. Cash deposit in lieu of storm drain construction 8,000 TOTAL ~,805 Motion carried. Council Minutes 4/18/77 Page 6 10. RESOLUTION NO. 77-46 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT POWERS AGENCY FOR RISK POOLING FOR ORANGE COUNTY CITIES. Report presented by Mr. Blankenship. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Resolution No. 77-46 be approved. Carried. 11. PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL VEHICLES Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that the City partici- pate in the County of Los Angeles police vehicle bid at a unit cost of approximately $5,175 plus tax, for 6 vehicles in lieu of a separate competitive bidding pro- cedure. Carried. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. E.I.R. 77-1 Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that addendum to report be incorporated within the EIR document and filed without further action. Carried. 2, TRAFFIC COUNT, EL CAMINO STORM DRAIN STATUS AND MCFADDEN SIGNAL INTERCONNECT PROJECT REPORTS Mr. Edgar commended Mr. Ledendecker on these reports. Mayor Sharp stated that Irvine Boulevard traffic report should be conveyed by Mr. Ledendecker and him- self at their respective NEOCCS committees. 3. MAY 2, 1977, STUDY SESSION Dr. Fleagle suggested a joint meeting between Council and Planning Commission to review Moulton Parkway realignment plans. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that this workshop be scheduled for 7:00 p.m., May 2, 1977, in the Council Chambers. Carried. 4. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET Council discussed priorities and details needed for bond figure. Matter deferred to Redevelopment Agency meeting. 5. COUNTY ISLAND ANNEXATIONS Council discussed League of Cities backing for annexa- tion of County islands and report that public utility companies are not always supportive of these annexations. Moved by Edgar, seconded b~ Saltarelli, that Mayor contact through the staff to see if City could hav~ s__upport of utility companies. Mr. Carter of the Edison Company stated he would be glad to set up a meeting if City would write letter of request. Above motion carried. Council Minutes 4/18/77 Page 7 6. CITY'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY a. Councilman Edgar reported that the Jaycees would be unable to hold a fundraising carnival this year due to lack of favorable site. Mr. Edgar recom- mended that City finance the Tiller Day Parade for our 50th Anniversary through the Jaycees in the amount requestedof $2,079. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Schuster, that this amount be included in 1977-78 budget. Council discussed the fact that Council could not commit funds for next year's budget at this time and the alternative of paying Jaycees out of this year's budget. Substitute motion, moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, that Council agrees in principle to finance Parade out of next year's budget. Carried. b. Plaques Honoring Elected Officials To be considered at budget time. 7. ANNUAL PARKS AND RECREATION CONFERENCE Request for all members of Commissionto attend Annual Conference deferred to.budget time for 1977-78 budget. 8. PARK GRANT COUNTY FUNDS Mayor Sharp reported on letter received from Supervisor Clark. Council concurred that Mayor write letter tO Supervisor Clark thanking him for his help in this matter~ XIII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar, that meeting be ~djourned to meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency, thence to an executive session, thence to work- shop at 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 1977, and thence to The regular Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 2. Carried. ~~TY CLERK