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.
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