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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1976 08 02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER CENTENNIAL AT MAIN August 2, 1976 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:30 by Mayor Edgar. 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 Fleagle, Asst. City Administrator- Community Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk V. PUBLIC REARING 1. UP 76-14 - GRIFFITH CENTER Mr. Bopf stated that plans are in conformance to requirements as requested by Planning Commission. Developer explained that the architect had not yet arrived with Plans and Slide presentation. Hearing continued to later on the agenda pending arrival of architect. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS None VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 12, 1976 Special Meeting July 19, 1976 Regular Meeting 2. CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTING in amount of $59,729.42 3. RESOLUTION NO. 76-74 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, TERMINATING THE MITCHELL-HEATHERFIELD ANNEXATION NO. 91 Adoption as recommended by staff. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 76-75 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ENDORSING A JOINT POSITION AGREEMENT ON THE FUTURE ROLL OF THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT. Adoption as recommended by Community Development Director. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 76-76 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, California, RELATING TO REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND PARKING ON CERTAIN PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY. Adoption as requested. City Council Minutes 8/2/76 Page 2. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 76-77 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, California, PROHIBITING CERTAIN VEHICLES FROM USING MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, "A" STREET AND "B" STREET FROM FIRST STREET TO IRVINE BLVD. Approval as recommended by Traffic Commission. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 76-78 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 9410 ON APPLICATION OF TAIT & ASSOCIATES, INC. Approval as recommended. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 76-79 A Resolution DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DESIGNATED AS "SAN JUAN - UTT ANNEXATION NO. 98" TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION Approval as recommended and required by State law. 9.REQUEST TO FILL POLICE VACANCIES Approval as requested. 10. AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES - EL CAMINO STORM DRAIN EIR Authorization for Execution of Agreement as reconnnended by City Engineer. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Schuster that consent calendar be approved. Carried unanimously. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 689 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, DECREASING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS Moved by Sharp, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 689 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 689 be introduced. Carried unanimously. IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 686 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 686 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 686 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 687 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. City Council Minutes 8/2/76 page 3. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 687 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 687 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call: Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli. Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 688 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATIONS OF TAXICABS. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 688 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 688 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing for UP 76-14 continued from earlier in agenda. The following were present representing the development: Mr. William Micka, Vice President in Charge of Real Estate - Thrifty Mart Mr. Tom Schrieber, Vice President, John S. Griffith Co. Mr. Steve Powers, Architect - McGellen, Cruz & Gaylord Mr. Steve Powers, architect for development presented slide presentation and described changes made to conform with Planning Commission conditions. In answer to questioning by Councilman Saltarelli, the developers stated that to discourage parking at store fronts the driving lane would be narrowed to permit only 2 lanes of traffic divided by a double yellow line, and they would be happy ~o paint curbs red and to sign the center for police enforcement. Dr. Fleagle informed the Council that 700 parking spaces were adequate so the planned 718 spaces were acceptable. Councilman Saltarelli suggested that with 7' between rows of cars · it would be well to make it all stamped concrete, and make a decorative walkway for safe walking between cars rather than people walking behind cars in traffic. Councilman Welsh stated he was impressed that there is a divider between every parking lane. Mr. Powers stated that there is a great deal of stamped concrete on the plan which is 5' wide and does not have landscaping. Essentially that only accounts for about one-third of all the planting. There is numerous types of paving available but probably a stamped type of concrete wood stained would be appropriate. Mayor Edgar stated that the issue the Council concurs in is that raised curb between every lane is a positive factor in safety. Landscaping can become tall, bushy and hazardous. It is the landscaped area around the center that gives the most attractiveness rather than in the 7' wide strips. City Council Minutes 8/2/76 Page 4. Mr. Powers stated they had only proposed trees, grass and perhaps some ground cover. Bushes planned for perimeter with mounding-~7~ereC~Ot planning bushes in aisles. Dr. Fteagte explained that the 15' berm on Irvine Blvd. will be completely landscaped but that the first 10' will be at street level for any future street widening. Councilman Sharp stated he felt this parking plan to be a definite improvement from traffic problems that are seen in other centers, Mr. Sharp's main concern was whether the City has enough language in Resolution No. 76-80 to insure getting such things as the brick paving that was discussed, and the 48' box trees, etc. The City now has the proper mechanism to follow up from beginning to end. Concerned that in the development Council sees all the things that they have heard about and have seen on renderings and presentation. Dr. Fleagle stated that plans and information submitted would be a matter of record. The only area that might come back is bank and adjacent building pending determination of the final tenant for the building adjacent to the bank. This could change the configuration but not the concept or design. The building on the corner has been offered to a Savings & Loan/Association- Consideration of a service station has not been included in any of the calculations- There will be a tentative map submitted dividing ownership for lease purposes, but it will remain under a concave development. Applicant explained that Mervyn's will be buying their portion of the property and the rest will be under one ownership initially. Parcelizing is primarily from a legal standpoint and because they are leasing out different individual parcels. Developer agreed that the following statement by Councilman Sharp is correct: "For all practical purposes it will be considered a shopping center complex under one ownership and will have reciprocal easemen~ agreement which ties all parties together for con~non use of the parking and common maintenance agreements, etc. Applicant also stated that hopefully the entire development will be built at one time. As far as tenants are concerned and what is proposed, everything from Mervyn's and through the shop space and drug store will be built initially. They now have a very firm proposal from a bank, and are negotiating with a savings and loan association for the corner. It is hoped that by the time they get into building plans, that they will have the building next to the bank leased. They have no plans for a restaurant. Councilman Sharp questioned architectural control or mechanism such as CC&R'S on total development that would cause tenants to have their design less in keeping with corporate image and more in keeping with the vocabulary of the rest of the center. The developer stated that with a reciprocal easement agreement that would have to be signed by any one that came in and had a corporate image, they would have to be a part of this agreement for ingress and egress, parking, maintenance and landscaping, and as developers they reserve the right for architectural approval and control as well as the City has controls. Dr. Fleagle stated that as a Planned Community Development, it does require the submission and approval of architectural style so the City has a right to review any building permit that is submitted for compatibility. The staff has authority to assure compliance. There being no further comments and no objections, the hearing was declared closed at 8:19 p.m. City Council Minutes 8/2/76 Page 5. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Resolution No. 76-80 be read by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Resolution 76-80, granting a Use Permit on Application No. UP 76-14 of John Griffith & Company be adopted. Councilman Sharp requested that all cormments that were made and referred to at this hearing become a part of the formal action being taken. Above motion carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 76-60 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, SUPPORTING AND GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF WATER WELLS Mr. Bopf presented staff report and recommendation for approval. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. 76-60 be read by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. 76-60 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 2. COUNTY ACTION OF SOUTH EAST ORANGE COUNTY CIRCULATION STUDY (SEOCCS) Mayor Edgar presented past action by Board of Supervisors who did in a formal sense, consent to the minimal density plan. But they did not in any sense address the concerns that any develop- ment in the South part of the County has consequences in terms of traffic circulation in Tustin. The question is what is the appropriate strategy to continue the battle. Councilman Welsh recmnmended adoption of No. 3 to initiate action to have Irvine Blvd. downgraded to a primary arterial highway. Councilman Sharp as City representative on NEOCCS stated he would like some initial action reducing designation of Irvine Blvd. before NEOCCS hearings start. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Council be committed to initiating action to have Irvine Blvd. downgraded to a primary arterial highway. Councilman Saltarelli requested that a letter should be sent to the Board of Supervisors, County Road Department and every agency involved in transportation, that we intend to take every legal measure necessary to stop the designating of Irvine Blvd. becoming a major arterial highway. Mayor concurred. Above motion carried. In answer to questioning, Mr. Rourke stated that to undertake any legal action would be a very large and expensive undertaking for the City to do On their own. Councilman Saltarelli requested a legal session on this matter after this meeting. Mayor Edgar requested that the Engineering Department compile tabulation of traffic counts on Irvine Blvd. over the past few years and maintained on a deliberate time frame of every two months. City Council Minutes 8/2/76 Page 6. 3. TAX RATE REVISION Concerns of the Council that some tax rate reduction should be adopted. Matter deferred for two weeks where resolution will be presented and tax rate will be set. Staff to present more detailed information- XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TRACT 8490 Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the public improvements for Tract 8490 be accepted and monumentation and improvement bonds be exonerated. Carried. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Bopf reminded Council of an executive session scheduled for August 16 at 6:00 p.m. 3. PRESENTATION - EL CAMINO REAL CONSULTANTS Presentation by consultants and report by study group at Council meeting August 16. 4. IRVINE GENERAL PLAN City of Irvine to make presentation on Irvine General Plan Amendment August 30 at Joint CounCil/Commissions workshop. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Bopf requested an executive session pertaining to personnel and property matters, one which would necessitate reconvening this meeting if Council wishes to take any action. 6. BINGO Councilman Saltarelli asked that the matter of permitting Bingo within the City be agendized in the future with staff recommendations. 7. SIGN ORDINANCE After short discussion, sign code decision continued and placed on agenda for August 16 meeting. 8. POLE SIGN - BIG TOMATO Moved by Saltarelli, secondedby Sharp that City Council appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on UP 76-17 to be heard at meeting of August 16. Appeal fee to be waived. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Sharp, Welsh, Saltarelli. Noes: Edgar, Schuster. Abstained: None. Councilman Saltarelli execused from the meeting. 9. GRIFFITI DEVELOPMENT Councilman Sharp stated he would like to compliment. the staff and Commission on the good and hard work they put in working with the Griffith Company resolving concerns relative to shopping center as well as complimenting developer. Mr. Sharp requested a letter of recognition be sent to the Planning Commission. 10. LEAGUE RESOLUTIONS Mayor Edgar stated he had read the resolutions which had been prepared by the Orange County Division of the League to be for- warded to the State League for consideration at October conference, and stated if no comments, he was prepared to vote for them all. No Council objections. City Council Minutes 8/2/76 Page 7. 11. BUDGET PAYROLL INCREASES MayOr Edgar stated that Mr. Moses of Tustin News had requested public announcement as to employee pay increases. The Mayor announced that a 10% increase had been granted to most employees with a few larger increases for meritorious service. The Mayor stated that Tustin Police and Fire are still below the Orange County median and other employees are compatible. These raises had been discussed at public Budget Workshops and approved at Public Budget Hearing. Councilman Saltarelli returned to meeting. 12. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE Mayor Edgar requested that a status report on budgeted Capital Improvements be presented to the Council in the near future. Also requested that some plans for Columbus-Tustin Park be furnished to the Council. Meeting declared adjourned to an executive session with provision it can be reconvened. Mayor protem Sharp reconvened the meeting at 10:58 p.m. explaining that the Mayor had to leave the meeting. 13. PERSONNEL ASSISTANT APPOINTMENT Mr. Bopf requested permission to fill vacancy in Personnel Office and that the position be created entitled Personnel Assistant with range from $915 to $1112 per month and specification requirements placed on file in the Personnel Office. It will require a degree in public administration and 2 years experience. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that recommendations of City Administrator relative to Personnel Assistant be approved. Carried. 14. SEOCCS Moved by Sattarelli, seconded by Welsh that staff be directed to file our opposition to the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Report, and take whatever steps necessary to see to it that the impact upon the residents of the City of Tustin are more adequately addressed in the EIR, all within the necessary time frame. Carried. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltare] ] i that the Planning Commission be directed to initiate public hearings for the Amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan for the downgrading of Irvine Blvd. to a primary status. Carried. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that meeting be adjourned to next regular meeting of August 16, 1976. Carried. MAYOR ~ CLERK