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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1976 09 07 MINUTES OF A REGUIAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER CENTENNIAL AT MAIN September 7, 1976 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Edgar. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Sharp. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Saltarelli. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Edgar, Schuster, Sharp, Welsh, Saltarelli Absent: Councilmen: None Others Present: William L. Bopf, City Administrator R. Kenneth Fleagke, Asst. City Administrator- Con~nunity Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk PRESENTATIONS Mayor Edgar read and presented the following presentations: 1. Bruce Furniss - Olympic Gold Medal Winner 2. FISH Organization!. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS None VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. Inter County Airport Authority Mr. JQe Sammon requested Council endorsement of study relative to an airport site in Orange County to augment or supplement the Orange County Airport. Mr. Sammon explained there would be no obligation to the City and no monetary investment. Moved by Saltarelli', seconded b~ Schuster that City endorse the study to be made by Inter County Airport Authority, with condition there be no monetary commitment and no commitment as to outcome of study. Carried. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES , August 16 Regular meeting August 23 Special m~ting August 30 Special Adjourned meeting 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS iN amOUnt of $347,178.85 and CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTING in amount of $61,890.92 3. RESOLUTION NO. 76-92 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, COMMENDING KWIZ RADIO FOR FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE. Adoption as requested. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 76-93 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, NO. 76-82 ON APPLICATION OF IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. Adoption as recommended by Planning Commission. City Council Minutes 9/7/76 Page 2. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 76-94 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-83- Adoption as recommended. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 76-95 A Resolutionof the City Council of the City of Tustin, c California, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS FOR UTT DRIVE AT LANCE DRIVE. Adoption as recommended by Traffic Commission. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 76-96 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STADIUM LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Adoption as recommended by City Engineer. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 76-97 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE FEDERAL AID URBAN TWO YEAR (FY 1976-77, 1977-78) PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALONG NEWPORT AVENUE. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 76-98 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS AND SLURRY SEAL COAT ON FIRST STREET FROM PROSPECT AVENUE TO NEWPORT AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. 10. RENEWAL OF NARCOTICS INDEX CONTRACT Approval as recommended by the Chief of Police. 11. ACTING ADMINISTRATOR Approval as requested by City Administrator. 12. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - EL CAMINO REAL STORM DRAIN Authorization for execution as recommended by City Engineer. 13. TOWN CENTER CURES 1. Community Development Block Grant Program-Contract. Authorization for execution as recommended by City Engineer. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 76-101 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD STREET CURE & GUTTER FROM CALIFORNIA STREET TO "B" STREET AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. City Council Minutes 9/7/76 Page 3. 14. MITCHELL HEATERFIELD ANNEXATION NO. 91 (REVISED) Receipt of Planning Commission report and recommendation as contained in Resolution and authorization of initiation of proceedings for subject annexation. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 76-100 A Resolution Of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUDITORIUM AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Adoption as requested. Mr. Bopf stated that the Irvine Company had requested that item #4 be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Saltarelli requested that item #12 be removed. Corrections on Demands requested by Councilman Schuster - Warrant 009752 to be made out to Holthe Disposal. Records to be~changed to reflect Robert Hill as Chairman of the Planning Commission. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that Consent Calendar be approved with the deletion of items #4 and #12. Carried. Item #12 - Council discussed correspondence from Orange County Environmental Management Agency addressing certain requirements of the Housing Assistance Plan. Consensus of Council to write to the Board Of Supervisors requesting clarification of letter and why at this point there is changesin the ground rules. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that this item be continued for more information as to requirements of the County, and let the County know that in Council's opinion this represents a change in the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act, and without some amplifying data will not be sure we can remain in the program. Mayor authorized to send letters to the Board of Supervisors. Motion carried. At request of Councilman Sharp, Mayor Edgar will ask other .... cities to support Auditorium at California State University as stated iN Tustin Resolution 76-100. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 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 Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 691 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that OrdiBance No. 691 be introduced. Carried. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 684 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ADOPTING THE TUSTIN SIGN CODE Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 684 have secondiireading by title. Carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 9/7/76 Page 4. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 684 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call~ Ayes: Edgar, Schuster, Sharp, Welsh, Saltarelli. Noes: None. Absent: None. OLD BUSINESS 1. SALE OF PROPERTY - BENETA WAY Staff reported that two proposals have been received - one from Tustin Water Works for well site, and from Mr. Donald Downing for a private nursery school. Dr. Fleagle read portions of Ordinance No. 525 listing classifications in P&I District which does not indicate a private school use. Dr. Fleagle stated that nursery schools were a~ allowed use in the R-1 District with a Use permit. Mr. Rourke recommended continuance as second proposal had just been received and bids should begiven more study before accepting less than highest bid. Some thought should be given to the worth of the property and th~ Water Works may meet the bid. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that matter be continued to next meeting. Carried. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 76-99 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF DIRECTIONAL SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF'WAY. Dr. Fleaglereported that he had received new proposals regarding this matter from the Board of Realtors. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that matter be continued to next meeting. Council discussed fees for temporary right-of-way signs, size of signs, the fact that if allowed in right-of-way all should be treated equally - private residents as well as real estate. Council agreed that fees in Resolution No. 76-99 were acceptable. In answer to questioning Mr. Rourke reiterated that the City does have liability for defects or dangerous conditions in right-of-way. If named in a suit, the City would have expense from the lawsuit even if the City wins. Above motion to continue matter carried. 3. COMMERCIAL USE OF COMMUNITY BUILDING AND OTHER CITY BUILDINGS Mr. Biery, Parks & Recreation Director presented report on fees for use of City buildings including policies of other cities and Park & Recreation Commission recommendations. In answer to questioning, Mr. Biery stated reasons for fees for PA syste~n is to assure better control with staff there to handle it. As to alcoholic beverage feethat is to cover costs of more work and maintenance with larger groups where alcoholic beverages are served. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that modified fee schedule and the principles recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission be approved. Councilman Saltarelli urged a no vote as he stated he did not believe commercial uses should be permitted. Above motion carried. Mr. Saltarelli voting no. City Council Minutes 9/7/76 page 5.. Mr. Biery requested to prepare Tabulation of resident vs. non-resident uses ann reservation timing report. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. PARAMEDIC SERVICES FOR THE OPANGE CQUNTY AREA Mayor Edgar stated he would be asked to speak on behalf of the City at the League Meeting as. to feelings of paramedic services on a Countywide level. Consensus of the Council to support the Countywide funding program 2. CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR SOILS INVESTIGATION - MAINTENANCE YARD FACILITY Report from City Engineer presented and following proposals received: Soils International, Santa Aria $1,250.00 Converse Davis Dixon Assoc., Anaheim 1,800.00 LeRoy Crandall & Assoc., Los Angeles Not to exceed 3,200.00 Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster to accept low bid of Soils International of Santa Ana in the amount of $1,250.00. Carried. Council discussed size of yard, what should be included in plans, deletion of pistol range and second story on storage building, timing of application for grant, need for plans, intention to formalize having full plans prepared. Mr. Bopf explained timing for application for grant. Chief Kelly explained 5 position pistol rang~ and benefits of a City operated range. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that City submit grant application for plans minus pistol range and with no potential for second story. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Schuster, Sharp, Saltarelli. Noes: Welsh. Absent: None 3. SANTA ANA RIVER INTERIM PROTECTION WORKS Report presented and Mayor Edgar explained the necessity for this interim protection by improvements in the lower river overflow area. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the Mayor be authorized to communicate with the Orange County Board of Supervisors advising of Council's support of subject project and urgency that it be placed on a priority basis for construction at the earliest possible time that funds will allow. Carried. Council concurred that Mayor send mailgrams to certain State and Federal officials indicating Tustin's continued support for the Santa Ana River Flood Control Project. 4. AMENDMENT TO CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE TUSTIN AREA GENERAL PLAN - IRVINE BLVD. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Counciltake the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission as contained in Resolution No. 1535 under submission' and request the support of Supervisors Riley and Clark for an amendment to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Carried. Dr. Fleagle read letter frc~n City of Irvine requesting a continuance. City Council Minutes 9/7/76 Page 6. Mr. Ledendecker reported that the first NEOCCSmeeting would probably be in mid-October. Mayor Edgar stated that he had been informed that Dr. Fleagle has just received the EIR relating to the garbage disposal dump in the area. The commitment of that dump is a commitment that depends upon Irvine Blvd. The response for this EIR is very short (September 12). Mayor Edgar asked for authority to write a letter that accurately responds to all of the concerns in that EIR. Councilman Saltarelli stated should object in several ways. The process of the planning of that dump was done in a surreptitious manner to keep the information from becoming public. Other agencies and the property owner were not informed until recently- This Council should object to that method of planning on the part of the County and demand that further justification for the proposal be given and the process be delayed until effected juris- dictions have a chance to analyze the impact upon their own community. Mayor to write a letter indicating the Council's feelings. Mr. Rourke requested to write addressing the inadequacy of the time for response and proper study to the environ- mental impact upon the community so that they will be informed that we believe the legal process is one that must be looked at. Mayor ~dgar stated that it was important to respond in the time frame of September 12. 5. REQUEST FOR BRACKETS ON UTILITY POLES Letter Of request received R. L.' Holter Of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Carter of the Edison Co. stated he had talked to Mr. Holter of the Chamber of Commerce and had told him that brackets could not go on any wood poles, could not go across the streets, and brackets would have to be approved. Mr. Carter said he Would get together with the Chamber to work something out. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that request be approved subject to following conditions: 1. Subject to rules and regulations and authorization of Edison Company. 2. Chamber to do all installation at n__o cost to the City. 3. Subject to approval of City Attorney of liability coverage. Motion carried. 6. CONSULTANT SERVICES -NEWPORT AVENUE PROJECT Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that proposal of Quist and Hayes, Inc., Irvine, being the low bid at $62.00 per hour per 3 man-crew, be approved. Carried. XII. OTHER BUSINESS' 1. ANNEXATION Mr. Bopf gave report on' petitions for this annexation stating we probably would not make the March election. Mr. Bopf also stated that petitions are still needed for Mitchell-Red Hill-Walnut Annexation. Councilman Saltarelli offered to give names for circulators on this annexation. City Council Minutes 9/7/76 Page Q. 2. STORM DRAINS In answer to questioning, Mr. Ledendecker stated that staff set Venta Channel as priority ~1 because it is an earthen channel resulting in high maintenance and mosquito problem. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Bopf requested adjournment to executive session Thursday, Sept. 9 at 4:00 p.m. 4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - YOUTH CENTER Ordinance deleting use of alcoholic beverages in Youth Center to be presented at next regular meeting. 5. RAILROAD PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - PEPPERTREE Mr. Ledendecker reported that this is being processed by the railroad and license agreement to proceed should be received shortly. 6. REQUEST FROM TUSTIN MEADOWS ASSOCIATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF BBQ PIT Matter to be agendized for next regular meeting. 7. OLD CITY HALL SITE - SALE Councilman Saltarelli requested that preliminary steps be taken as soon as possible for sale of property. 8. JOINT COUNCIL-COMMISSION MEETING Mayor reported that an excellent meeting was held. Mayor requested that following be agendized: Appointment of Councilman Schuster to replace Mayor Edgar as Chairman of Bicycle Committee and creation of Fire Services Committee with Cluncilman Welsh as Chairman. 9. NAMING OF TUSTIN-SANTA ANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Mayor Edgar stated that three years ago the Council had originally objected to the naming of Tustin-Santa Ana Community Hospital due to confusion with Tustin Community Hospital and requested authorization reaffirming position, Council discussed confusion caused by similarity of names and legality of using Community in name of a hospital when not non-profit. In answer to questioning, Mr. Rourke stated that is was probably not illegal but names were confusing. It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be sent requesting all parties to the dispute over similarity of names between Tustin Community and Santa Ana-Tustin Community to work to resolve their differences and eliminate confusion caused by similarity of names. 10. EMPLOYEE MEETING Mayor Edgar announced that he would be meeting with City employees Monday, October 4, at 3:00 p.m. City COuncil Minutes 9/7/76 Page ~- 11. REDEVELOPMENT STUDY Moved by Edgar, s~conded by Saltarelli that Planning Commission be directed to study area ~or purpose of defining boundaries~ Carried. 12. POST OFFICE ERRORS Councilman Schuster requested that the City and the Chamber of Co/amerce write letters to Senators and Congressmen requesting that something be done to correct errors in Tustin Post Office. Mr. Schuster said he would collect data and requested anyone having specific problems to send him data on problems'they have had. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Edgar declared the meeting adjourned to an executive session Thursday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m., thence to next regular meeting of September 20, 1976. MAYOR CITY CLERK