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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1977 04 04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL April 4, 1977 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Sharp in the Council Chambers, Centennial at Main, Tustin. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Edgar. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Welsh. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Sharp, Welsh, Schuster, Edgar, Saltarelli. Absent: Councilmen: None'. Others present: William L. Bopf, City Administrator R. Kenneth Fleagle, Asst. City Administrator for Community Development Thomas Woodruff, Assistant City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that this meeting be adjourned to a meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency. Carried. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUSINESS: 1. RESOLUTION NO. RDA 77-8 A Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin, ADOPTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Resolution No. PdDA 77-8 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that meeting be adjourned back to the regular Council meeting. Carried. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. EIR 7-1 - MAUER DEVELOPMENT (S/W CORNER IRVINE & YORBA) Object of hearing explained by Mayor Sharp. Dr. Fleagle explained and presented report. Hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. There being no protests or comments the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that EIR 7-1 be approved as presented. Carried unanimously. Councilman Edgar requested that the developer address the question of noise and an analysis be presented showing noise attenuation as relates to City standards. 2. ZONE CHANGE 77-2 - MAUER DEVELOPMENT Dr. Fleagle presented report and stated that a letter had been received from adjoining property owners in favor of this zoning and requesting three conditions: a. Continuation of block wall at developer's expense. b. Street setback to conform to theirs. c. Clipping of trees and shrubs to allow better visibility. Hearing opened at 7:46 p.m. Council Minutes 4/4/77 Page two Mr. Mauer, developer, stated he would be happy to comply with request for wall continuation as a joint effort and cost split with neighboring property. Mr. Lee B. Lewis, 1211 First~ Street, co-owner of Kiddie Kollege and Convalescent Hospital, stated he felt that wall should be continued to freeway property and developer should pay cost. There being no protests or further comments, the hearing was declared closed at 7:55 p.m. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that the findings of the Planning Commission as contained in Resolution 1612be upheld and zone change be approved. City Attorney directed to draft the necessary ordinance and staff be authorized to issue permits for the conversion of the property to professional office use in accordance with conditions of the zone change. Carried unanimously. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. CONCERNS OVER RESIGNATION OF POLICE CHIEF Mr. Larry Bonney, Brookshire Drive, Tustin, stated he was concerned over lack of information by the Council and explanation of this resignation. Mr. Bonney requested information from the Council as to reasons for resignation. Mrs. Bonnie Bath, 240 South Prospect, stated she felt the Council owed the citizens an explanation and an answer to run~Drthat Council was considering contracting with County Sheriff's Depart- ment and that a Councilman was planning to run for Supervisor. Mayor Sharp stated that statements had been made to the press and he paid no attention to rumors. Councilman Saltarelli stated he had never even heard it suggested by a Councilman to contract with the County and knew of no one planning to run for Supervisor. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 21, 1977, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount of $63,892.75 3. RESOLUTION NO. 77-31 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin California, APPROVING THE AMENDED 1978 SECTION 2156 NEEDS STUDY AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO SUBMIT SAID AMENDED STUDY TO THE CALIFOPtNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Approval as discussed by Council 3/21/77 and as recommended by the City Engineer. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 77-32 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ON THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT. Adoption as requested by the Metropolitan Water District. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 77-33 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1976 STATE GRANT MONIES, COLUMBUS TUSTIN PARK PHASE I - COMPLETION PROJECT. Adoption as recommended by Parks and Recreation Director. Council Minutes 4/4/77 page three 6. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TRACT NO. 7846 Acceptance of improvements and authorization of exoneration of all pertinent bonds. As recommended by City Engineer. 7. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BOND - TRACT NO. 7721 Acceptance of public improvements within Tract 7721 and authorization of exoneration of all pertinent bonds. AS recommended by City Engineer. 8. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TRACT 8760 Acceptance of public improvements within Tract 8760 and authorization of exoneration of all pertinent bonds. As recon~ended by City Engineer. 9. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TRACT 8031 Acceptance of public improvements within Tract 8031 and authorization for exoneration of all pertinent bonds. AS recommended by City Engineer. 10. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TRACT 7979 Acceptance of public improvements within Tract 7979 and authorization for exoneration of all pertinent bonds. As recommended by City Engineer. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 77-36 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 6732. (located at Medford and Carol Way) Adoption as recommended by Planning Commission. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 77-30 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, POSTHUMOUSLY HONORING AND COMMENDING CLIFTON C. MILLER. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 77-38 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN RELATIVE TO PROPERTY BOUNDED BY NEWPORT, SAN JUAN, BONITA AND ORANGE AVENUE. Adoption as approved by Council 3/21/77. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 77-39 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, RELATIVE TO PROPERTY UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF RED HILL LUTHERAN CHURCH. Adoption as approved by Council 3/21/77. 15 RESIGNATION - POLICE CHIEF Acceptance of resignation and approval of the placement of Mr. Kelly in a consulting status to July 20, 1977. Council requested that items 11 and 12 be removed for further discussion. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15 be approved as recommended. Carried. 11. TENTATIVE TRACT 6732 Council Minutes 4/4y77 Page four In answer to questioning, Dr. Fleagle stated that sound attenua- tion will be in conformance with Building Code. There will be a bermbetween development and the freeway five feet on freeway property and five feet on owner,s site with a six-foot wall down the center. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Resolution 77-36 under item #7 be approved as recommended. Carried. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 77-30 HONORING CLIFTON C. MILLER Resolution read in entirety by Mayor Sharp. Moved by Saltaretli, seconded by Welsh, that Resolution No. 77-30 be adopted. Carried unanimously. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 716 An Ordinance APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "IRVINE-MYFORD ANNEXATION NO. 81 (AMENDED)" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 716 be read by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 716 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Edgar, Saltarelli, Schuster. Noes: none. Absent: none. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 717 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE R-1 DISTRICT. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 717 be read by title. Carried. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 717 be introduced. Carried. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 718 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE MULTI-FAMILY R-3-(3000). Moved by Edgar, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 718be read by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Schuster, that Ordinance No. 718 be introduced. Carried. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. PROCLAMATION - ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS proclamation read by Mayor Sharp~ 2. RESOLUTION NO. 77-35 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT PUBLIC INTEREST AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT AN IRREGULAR SITE HAVING APPROXIMATELY 60,750 SQUARE FEET WITH FRONTAGE PARTIALLY ON "C" STREET, SECOND STREET, EL CAMINO REAL AND THIRD STREET. Council Minutes 4/4/77 page five Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that Resolution 77-35 be read by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster, that Resolution No. 77-35 be passed and adopted. Councilman Edgar stated he would be voting no on this resolution at this time as he is concerned for future needs of the property by the City for projects such as fire station or cultural arts center. Council discussed the fact that this does not commit the City to sell and the unsuitability of the size and location of site for cultural arts building. Council also discussed waiving the minimum bid for charitable institutions. Above motion carried, Councilman Edgar voting no. 3. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BUILDING ASSESSMENT Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, to accept assessment to be paid in lump sum. Carried, Councilman Saltarelli voting~ no. 4. PROPOSED BUDGET, ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CITIES Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that budget and dues be accepted. Carried. 5. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 77-1(A) - REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION Resolution approving land use amendment to include designation for 56 units in Section 2(B). Moved by Saltaretli, seconded by Edgar, that Resolution No. 77-40, Amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan relative to property located on the northerly side of Irvine Boulevard, east- erly of Holt Avenue, be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Resolution 77-34, Approving the Conflict of Interest Codes of the Departments and Agencies of the City, be read by title. Carried unanimously. 2. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS a. Parking Prohibition - Sycamore West of Red Hill. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that recommendations for curb painting be approved. Council concurred that the residents and Homeowners Association should be notified and input received from them on this matter. Motion and second withdrawn. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that matter be tabled to next meeting pending contacting Association. Carried. b. Red Hill/Barranca-Dyer Rd. Traffic Signal Modification Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that modification be approved in concept. Carried. 3. REQUEST TO FILL VACANCY-FIRE DEPARTMENT Moved b~x Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that request to fill vacancy for firefighter be approved. Carried. Council Minutes 4/4/77 Page six 4. REQUEST TO FILL PERSONNEL VACANCY Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve reclassifi- cation from Personnel Assistant to Assistant Personnel Director and authorize recruitment. Carried. 5. AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANCY ' POLICE DEPARTMENT Moved by Edgar, seconded by Schuster, to authorize filling vacancy of one Police Officer effective April 22, 1977. Carried. 6. REVISION IN RENTAL FEES, CLIFTON C. MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER, FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS, NON-RESIDENTS Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that fees be approved as recommended. Carried. 7. TREE REMOVAL - UTT DRIVE MOved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that tree at 13611 Utt Drive be removed and replacement planted. Carried. 8. RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE COPYING MACHINE Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that purchase of a Savin 770 copying machine be authorized from the equipment fund at a cost of about $4,808.00, plus tax, to be paid from next year's normal dupli6ation machine rental budget. Carried. 9. COAST REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute ~oint powers agreement for Regional Training Program. Carried. 10. REQUEST FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM PROVISIONS OF SIGN CODE Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that request be approved subject to the following conditions: a. Signing will be constructed to meet Ordinance illumina- tion requirements not to exceed 425 m.a., soft cool white lamps, no closer than 10" in centers. b. Site plan shall be submitted to show exact location of monument sign for review and approval by Traffic Engineer. c. The signing as approved is in lieu of any additional permanent signs as authorized by the Sign Ordinance. Carried. 11. REVISION OF PADS 1976-77 BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF 1977-78 BUDGET Mr. Blankenship reported on financial personnel status of PADS. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that PADS recommended budget be approved, Carried. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that special assignment pay to Matthew Vadala, Fireman, be approved as recommended. Carried. 2. TILLER DAYS PARADE REPORT - TUSTIN JAYCEES Councilman Edgar and Councilman Schuster to work with Jaycees re- garding their request for financial assistance for Tiller Days Parade and report back. Council Minutes 4/4/77 Page seven 3. PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Mr. Bopf announced public hearing to be conducted by City Admin- istrator, April 21, 1977, to be followed by a noticed hearing before the City Council. 4. CO-SPONSORSHIP - RAP CENTER Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Council authorize co-sponsorshipwith Tustin RAP Center on basis to be determined b~ the organization and City staff and report to Council. Carried. 5. TIME SCHEDULES REPORT a. McFadden Avenue Signal Interconnect Mr. Ledendecker stated that this project would probably go to bid around May 1. b. E1 Camino Real Storm Drain Mr. Ledendecker presented report stating this project would probably go to bid by June 1, 1977. 6. REPORT ON PLACEMENT OF BENCHES- WALNUT AND RED HILL Councilman Saltarelli thanked staff and stated benches are well used. No action necessary. 7. POPULATION CERTIFICATION Dr. Fleagle reported that certification had not yet been received from the State. 8. SIGN CONTROL Council concurred that an enforcement program for control to assure that signs erected comply with plans be prepared and presented to Council for action. 9. REDEVELOPMENT FUNDING Mr. Bopf stated he would have a report for the Council in two weeks. 10. CULTURAL ART FAIR Council commended subcommittee and Parks and Recreation Depart- ment for work on this project. 11. TEMPORARY SIGNS Council requested intensive enforcement to be sure all signs have permits and are legally posted. Council authorized paying an individual to work weekends enforcing sign code. 12. BILLBOARDS In answer to comments by Mr. Edgar, Dr. Fleagle stated that two companies with billboards valued under $3,000 have been put on notice to remove as provided in sign code. 13. CITY OF TUSTIN T.V. PRESENTATION Mr. Bopf announced that Tustin would be featured on Channel 9 on April 20-24, times ranging from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Council Minutes 4/4/77 page eight 14. DOWNTOWN PROGRAM Mr. Ledendecker stated that entire plans for downtown Tustin will be presented to business for consideration. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that meeting be adjourned to an executive meeting and thence to next regular meeting of April 18, 1977. Carried. CLEm