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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1977 03 07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL March 7, 1977 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Edgar in the Council Chs/nbers at Centennial and Main. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Schuster. III. INVOCATION Given by Mayor Edgar. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Absent: Councilmen: None. Others present: William Bopf, City Administrator R. K. Fleagle; Asst. City Admin. Cor~nunity Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL Mayor Edgar stated that he felt a great personal appreciation for having the privilege of serving as Mayor for a year and felt there was a great deal of logic to indicate that each Councilman that had had different types of involvement and service should have a chance to have this role. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Councilman Sharp be Mayor for the coming year. Carried unanimously. Mayor Sharp assumed the chair and cormeended Councilman Edgar for a fine job done as Mayor for the past year and thanked the Council for their vote of confidence. Mayor Shark opened nominations for Mayor pro tem. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster,that Councilman Welsh be nominated for position of Mayor pro tam. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster, that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Councilman Welsh. Carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. IRVINE-MYFORD ANNEXATION NO. 81 (AMENDED) Councilman Saltarelli stated that one of the major parties who has been concerned about this annexation, Mr. Ed Pankey, a long-time resident of Tustin. He suggested that Council should hear protests this evening and before making findings, this mat- ter be continued for two weeks so Mr. Pankey will have time to speak with the City in regard to his problem. Council unanimously concurred. Hearing opened at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Roger Howell, Attorney; 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, representing Mr. Pankey, stated he had no objections to this procedure and that a written protest has been filed and he would like time to confer with Mr. Pankey. Mr. R. H. Xopel~ 1661 E. Palm~ Santa Ana, President of Case Swayne, stated attorney had filed a written protest and that he agreed to the two-week continuance. City Council Minutes 3/7/77 page two Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that this hearing be continued for two weeks tothe next regular meeting. Carried. 2. APPEAL - USE PERMIT 76-33 - SCHOOL MAINTENANCE YARD (Continued from February 22, 1977) Dr. Fleagle stated that he had requested a sound study from the County Health Department as directed, but that this would take formal Agreement action by the Board of Supervisors and time entailed would be pEohibitive. It was announced that public portion of hearing is still open. Mr. L. Sutherland, Business Manager of School District, spoke in support of recommendation for denial of appeal with condition that if sound should prove above standards the District will have to take corrective action. There being no further comments and no objections, the hearing was declared closed at 8:02 p.m. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that recommendations for denial of appeal be approved. Upon questioning, Dr. Fleagle explained that should the sound go above standards either through adjacent property owner com- plaint or as initiated by Planning Commission, a hearing could be held and Use Permit revoked. Correcting the situation would entail moving the parking or creating a sound barrier such as a high block wall, trees alone would not do the job. Above motion carried. Councilman Schuster voting no. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. MAUREEN HOLTHE - HOLTHE DISPOSAL Miss Holthe explained reasons for sale of company and stated she now has a conditional agreement with Great Western Reclamation Co. Great Western would need a three-year extension with the City in order to amortize the purchase. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that request be granted as outlined in letter of request. CounciLman Saltarelli requested that language in agreement be written to include any terms and conditions such as section related to new additional equipment. Both Mr. Blackman of Great Western and Miss Holthe agreed to these terms. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that language in agree- ment be written by the City Attorney to include all conditions. Carried unanimously. Above motion to approve assignment as requested carried unanimously. Mr. Edgar requested continuing data from the Reclamation Company to assure cost effective job. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Holthe family for their years of outstanding service. Carried. 2. MR. TOM KELLY - EL CAMINO REAL Mr. Kelly requested reconsideration of sale of City property on E1 Camino Real, Third and Second Streets. City Council Minutes 3/7/77 Page three Councilman Welsh requested that this matter be placed on agenda for next regular Council meeting. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 22, 1977 regular meeting. 2. CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTING in amount of $57,862.21 3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION - Seventeenth Street and Prospect Avenue (North) Authorization for Mayor to execute subject agreement as recommended by City Engineer. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 77-24 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO LOCAL AGENCY - STATE. Adoption as recommended by the City Attorney 5. RESOLUTION NO. 77-25 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, TO THE ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, URGING THE ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDE FOR THE ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED COUNTY ISLANDS INTO THE CITIES SURROUNDING THEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CORRECT SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. Adoption as recommended by the City Administrator. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that all items on Consent Calendar be approved as recommended. Carried unanimously. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 714 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin ADDING CHAPTER 8 OF ARTICLE 3 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO GARAGE SALES. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 714 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, secondedby Edgar, that Ordinance No. 714 be introduced. Carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 715 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE FIRE ZONES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No.715 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 715 be introduced. Carried unanimously. IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. City Council Minutes 3/7/77 Page four OLD BUSINESS 1. ANTICIPATED REVENUES - PROPOSED ANNEXATION, RED HILL-MELVIN Analysis of expenditures and revenue presented by Mr. Bopf. Councilman Edgar stated he felt that the Council has a commit- ment for annexation of areas south of Irvine Boulevard to square off City boundaries, but that he was more in favor of the church area than all of Red Hill Avenue right-of-way. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that the City should pro- ceed with this annexation without the flood control area and northern section of Red Hill, taking only the Red Hill right-of- way adjacent to the church property. .Carried. 2. RECONSIDERATION OF POLICE REASSIGNMENTS Moved by Edgar, seconded by Schuster, that the recommended action be authorized. Carried unanimously. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 77-18 A Resolution of the Tustin City Council APPROVING THE CITY OF TUSTIN PORTION OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY, THE URBAN AREA BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY, AND THE DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL-AID URBAN ROUTES IN SAID CITY. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Resolution No. 77-18 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 4. BENCH REPORT Report presented by Mr. Bopf. Councilmen Welsh and Sattarelli were designated as a subcommittee 0f the Council to study ands.report back. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS a. Parking Removal on Treehaven Drive Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that this matter be tabled for six months. Carried. b.Orange County Transit District Parking Restrictions on First Street (adjacent to Larwin Square) Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that Commission recom- mendations for nostopping and no'parking to be placed on the south side of First Street in areas between Centennial and NewT port be approved. Carried unanimously. Staff directed to pursue off-street bus stops in future develop- ments. 2. REQUEST FOR SIGN EXEMPTION (145-155 W. First Street) Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that staff recommendations be approved. Mr. Carrison and Mr. Overdevest, purchasers of property at 145-155 West First Street, explained problems and reasons for sign exemption requests. Council discussed visibility, sign location, height limit of monument Sign, as well as use of pole sign.' City Council Minutes 3/7/77 page five Substitute motion - Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Council approve a monument sign 6' total height, 2~' high and 10' wide each sign, a 1' pedestal, and existing wall sign to remain. Carried unanimously. 3. REQUEST TO FILL VACANCY Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that recommendation to fill vacancy for records clerk be approved. Carried. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Bopf requested an executive session following this meeting. 2. DENIAL OF CLAIM Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that claim of Laurence Doyle be denied as reconunended by City Attorney. Carried. 3. BIKE TRAIL COMMITTEE Councilman Schuster reported that a meeting had been held with a representative from the County in attendance to explain County bike trail plans. An EIR is now in process to be heard by the County. Plans have been formulated for further meetings and report to Council. 4. FIRE SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Councilman Edgar reported that they will be soliciting help from interested parties. 5. EFFECTIVENESS OF PARKS AND RECREATION YOUTH COMMISSIONER Council discussed modifying ordinance to eliminate youth and appoint an adult from one of the youth sports groups or from the newly formed Tustin Area Sports Council. Matter to be agendized for next regular meeting. 6. PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS In answer to questioning relative to zoning of property north of Irvine, east of Holt, Dr. Flea9le stated that the action to follow will entail a Council hearing for a General Plan Amend- ment from Commercial to Residential, at which time establish density, then hearings will be held by the Planning Commission' and Council. Precise plans to be required for total develop- ment at time of zone change hearings. 7. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION Staff to prepare a resolution commending Ted Bartlett for his years of service to the City of Huntington Beach. 8. NEOCCS Mayor Sharp requested comments from the Council on NEOCCS report now being circulated. 9. EXPO 81 Each City will be requested to appoint a representative. City Council Minutes 3/7/77 Page six XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, May0rSharp declared the meeting adjourned to a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting, thence to an executive session, thence to a regular adjourned meeting March 14, 1977, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, and thence to next regular meeting of March 21, 1977. MAYOR