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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1976 10 04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER CENTENNIAL AT MAIN October 4, 1976 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:30 by Mayor Edgar. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Sharp. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Welsh IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Edgar, Sharp, Schuster, Welsh, Saltarelli Absent: Councilmen: None Others Present: R. Kenneth Fleagle, Asst. City Administrator- Community Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe,' City Clerk V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Nearing opened at 7:33. There being no comments or objections the hearing was immediately closed. In answer to questioning by Councilman Saltarelli, the City Attorney advised that newly- acquired property interests would be reported in the next regular reporting period. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. 76-111 be read by title. Carried unanimously. ~ove~ by Welsh, seconded bySharp that Resolution No. 76-111, adopting a Conflict of Interest Code applicable to the Members of the City Council be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS Mr. Phillip Long, 14851 Braeburn, complained to the CoUncil about the City trimming trees at rear of his property along Red Hill Avenue. Mr. Long stated that the trees cut down noise and dirt from Red Hill and that rather than cut trees that cover signs, the City could move signs out to the curb line. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 20, 1976 meeting 2. CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTING in amount of $56,623.28. 3. .REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT VACANCY REPLACEMENT Approval as requested. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Consent Colendar be approved. Carried. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 695 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THETUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS, LICENSING OF ANIMAL FACILITIES AND FEES. City Council Minutes 10/4/76 Page 2. Moved by Saltarelli, seconlded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 695 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelll.that Ordinance No. 695 be introduced. Carried. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 695 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously- Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 695 be passed and adopted as an urgency measure. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 691 An OrdinanCe of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF TOW TRUCKS. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 691 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No.~ 691 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: .Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 692 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIN- HABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "SAN JUAN-UTT ANNEXATION NO. 98" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 692 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 692 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 694 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, ADDING SECTION 3240 TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE ENACTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 19 of ARTICLE IV OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION ALLOWING BINGO GAMES IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN FOR BENEFIT OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 694 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 694 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES STRUCTURE. Mr. Moses, Tustin News stated he thought $5,000 was inordinately high for taxpayers to pay. Council discussed cost effectiveness, City ratio, lease vs. building own structure, dues reduction or increase, building maintenance and part ownership. City Council Minutes 10/4/76 Page 3. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that request be denied on basis that the proportion of costs for smaller cities is inequitable and that Tustin will be willing to reconsider the matter if the financing structure is changed or modified, and also request financial data as to what long term costs and benefits will be. Carried. 2. APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE - ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNINC COUNCIL Moved by Welsh. that Ursula Kennedy be appointed as alternate. Tabled for, discussion. Councilman Schuster felt should have several people submit applications and stated he h~d some suggestions. Mr. Schuster stated he would be willing to be on an interview committee. Matter tabled to next week with applicants requested to submit written applications. Council requested that Tustin News put an item noticing this in the paper. It was noted that appointee should. be a consumer, not a supplier of medical or hospital services. Mr. Schuster to interview applicants. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1.. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: ~ a. Street Parking - West Sixth Street Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that placement of painted parking space designations on the pavement, and the painting of Certain curbs red as recommended by Traffic Commission be approved. Carried. b. Walnut Avenue Delineation Easterly of Red Hilt Avenu~ Moved by $altarelli, seconded by Welsh that installation of 8" wide white edge stripe and installation of reflective dots adjacent to said edge stripe .be authorized as recommended by the Traffic Commission. Carried. 2. SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY Mr. Ed Just reported that Congress had approved Public Works Omnibus Bill, Alternate #6 and complimented Mayor Edgar for his fine work and efforts in obtaining this goal. 3. AWARD OF BID - MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS AND SLURRY SEALCOAT ON FIRST STREET (Prospect Ave. to Newport Ave. ) Following Bids received: Jerry Cross Paving Co., Costa Mesa ....... $11,821.00 United Asphalt Co., Paramount ....... ..... 11,953.00 T. J. Crosby Co., So Laguna ............. 14,270.25 Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that contract for miscellaneous repairs and slurry sealcoat on First Street be awarded to Jerry Cross Paving Co., Costa Mesa, being the low bidder in amount of $11,821.00. Carried. 4. AWARD OF BID - TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM LIGHTING ADDITIONS Bids received: Base Bid Thayre Electric SVC., Covina ............ $10,373.00 Smith Electric, Stanton ............... 11,080.00 A.E.C. Orange, Buena Park ............. 11,900.00 O.K. Electric Co., Anaheim .............. 13,000.00 City Council Minutes 10/4/76 Page4. Base Bid + Additive No. 1 Thayre Electric SVC., Covina .......... $15,678.00 A.E.C. Orange, Buena Park ............. 15,788.00 O.K. Electric Co,,Anaheim ............ 17,500.00 Smith Electric Co., Stanton ........... 17,536.00 Base Bid + Additive No. 1 &-No. 2 · A.E.C. Orange, Buena Park ............. $16,628.00 Thayre Electric SVS, Covina ........... 17,988.00 O.K. Electric Co., Anaheim ............ 18,460.00 Smith Electric Co.~ Stanton ........... 19,216.00 Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Council award the subject bid for the base bid in the amount of $10,373.00 to Thayre Electric SVC, Covina if adequate funds from park- land dedication fees are available- Carried. 5. TREE REMOVAL - BRYAN AVENUE Council discussed need for noise barriers, trees being attractive and give rapid barrier, areas where homeowners have paid for trees such as those on Bryan Avenue. Council concurred that the sidewalk and walk cracking is a problem, but that a long range plan should be developed and City should'work with homeowners and they should be notified of any trimming or replacement beforehand, alternatives of raising or capping sidewalks and changes in landscaping and positioning of signs. Matter deferred to next regular meeting for report from Mr. Sharp relative to long range. program. 6. PERMISSION TO DRILL WELL - TUSTIN WATER WORKS Moved by Saltarelli, seconded b7 Welsh.that the TuStin Water Works be authorized to enter on the City's property on Beneta Way prior to the actual transfer of ownership provided that the following conditions are complied with and that the documents evidencing the responsibilities to perform the obligations are approved by the City Attorney. Conditions: 1. That the Tustin Water Works name the City of Tustin as a co-insured on the liability policy, thereby assuming responsibility for any possible incidents of liability that might occur. They have prepared an appropriate insurance certificate in this regard which must be approved by the City Attorney. 2.That the commencement of the drilling under permission proposed herein no way waives the responsibilities of the Tustin Water Works to fully comply with the conditions of the special use permit authorized by the Tustin planning Commission, nor does it in any way waive any of the conditions of their offer which was made pursuant to the City's specific offer to sell. All of the conditions of the City's offer to sell are conditions of sale and must be complied with or agreed to in order to effect the transfer of property. 3. The Tustin Water Works must agree that they are assuming all risks and will not hold the City responsible in any way if for some reason the actual transfer of property could not occur. Motion carried. City Council Minutes 10/4/76 Page 5. 7. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Report presented by Dr. Fleagle with recommendations from Planning Commission, course of action and background. Council discussed time frame, courses of action, flexibility, area, concept of tax monies remaining in City, inclusion of keeping Columbus-Tustin Park in the area allowing development in park areas. Mayor Edgar acknowledged receipt 0fDisclosure of Interest as to business and property located within proposed boundaries presented by COuncilman Schuster. Councilman Schuster stated he intended to abstain from voting unless Vote is essential. In answer to questioning, Mr. Rourke stated there would be no obligation or difficulty in terminating the program. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sattarel]~ that Ordinance No. 696 pertaining to the establishment of ~he Tustin Community Redevelop- ment Agency have first reading by ~itle only. Carried. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 696 be introduced. Carried. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 696 have second reading by title. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance NO. 696 be passed and adopted as an urgency measure. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstained: Schuster. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltare]]~ that Ordinance No. 696-A have first reading by title only. Carried. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 696-A be be introduced. Carried. Moved bySaltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Resolution 76-112 designating survey areas to determine if redevelopment projects within said area~are~feasible. Carried. Moved by We~h, seconded by Saltarel]~ that Resolution 76-112 be passed and adopted. Carried, Councilman Schuster abstained. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. 76-113, of the City Council as Redevelopment Agency for the City of Tustin acknowledging and receiving the Preliminary Plan for the project area have first reading by title. Carried. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Resolution No. 76-113 be passed and adopted. Carried. Councilman Schuster abstained. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the City Clerk be directed to file Notice of Formation of the Redevelopment Agency with the Secretary of State and taxin~ jurisdictions. Carried. Moved bySaltarelli, seconded by Welsh that staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of a redevelopment plan for the project area with required notices of public hearing for all property owners within the area and procedures necessary for the adoption of the redevelopment plan. Carried. Council discussed request for authorization for City Administrator to spend up to $1,000 for consultant services to review plans as deemed necessary, and requirements for review and approval for any expenditures for consultant services. Council concurred that services could be necessary. City COuncil Minutes 10/4/76 Page 6. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Mr. Sharp be appointed as a committee of one to be in contact with the City Administrator regarding the progress of redevelopment agency. Carried. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. HCDA Dr. Fleagle stated that a presentation will be made at the October 20, 1976 meeting by Mr. Reed Flory. 2. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS Council recognized desirability of Fire Detection and Intrusion systems in City Buildings and requested that Chief Holms prepare a report of specifications and cost. 3. ARTERIAL HIGHWAY GENERAL PLAN Dr. Fleagle reperted that there had been no response to letters sent to County relative to Amendments to Orange County Circulation Element, and that staff is taking continued action to invite the attention of the Board and Orange County Planning Cormnission to concerns of the City. 4. LANDSCAPING Councilman Saltarelli voiced objections to landscaped mediums in parking facilities such as those in library parking lot which are either wet or muddy and no value to anyone. People are forced to walk around them. Bushes are a visual hazard. Mr. Saltarelli felt these dividers could be brick or some construction Go make it easier to cross Ehem and there was no necessity for anything other than trees. __ Council discussed alternatives and requested that Community Development encourage additional landscaping on perimeters and take ou~ of mediums. 5. POST OFFICE SERVICE Councilman Schuster reported he had me~ with a Chamber Committee and they will be meeting again next week. He is gathering data to give to the postmaster and will talk to him personally- The committee will represent citizens as well as commercial users. 6. MAYOR COMMENDED Council concurred with Councilman Welsh in commending Mayor Edgar on his work with the Flood Control project and the locating of Saddleback College Branch Campus. Council also commended Frank Gr~inke for his work in the locating of Saddleback College'Branbh campus on ours boundarY line. 7. PARKING - FIRST STREET & HALL CIRCLE. Request for red no parking lanes at this corner and driveways at 1~ ~01 ref~f~ed ~ the T~a.ffi~-.co~m~ssion- 8. OCTD BUS PARKING - FIRST STREET ~it~"of busI .parkin~"o~ Fi~s{~=~r~eE'~a~fve~ ~nd' 6]Sstru~ting vi'ew -ref~r~a ~72~raf'fi~'C°m~i'ss~n' 9. BUS BENCH PROGRAM Councilman Welsh reported they are soliciting funds for the project and Don Biery is to give report as to how many we have that are to be completed. XIII. There being no other business the Mayor declared this meeting ADJOURNMENT CI~Y~CLERK