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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1976 07 19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER CENTENNIAL AT MAIN July 19, 1976 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Edgar at 7:40 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Welsh. III. INVOCATION Given by Mayor Edgar. 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- Con~nunity Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk V. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. Mr. Jonathan Bromberg, President of Laurelwood Homeowners Association spoke on the following: a. Acknowledged Dr. Fleagle and Bob Ledendecker for assistance in organizing facilities when they assumed responsibility from the Developer and for all the assistance from the City. b. Asphalt Failure. Mr. Bromberg reported asphalt failure on private streets. He stated he is requesting a meeting of the developer, his engineers who certified the compaction and his asphalt subcontractor, the Irvine Ranch Water District, and Association members for the purpose ~of defining the problems that exist and reaching a solution for installation of remaining and repair of existing streets. Mr. Bromberg requested City support for reviewing specifications for private streets and participation in forthcoming discussions so a solution can be found. The Council voiced ~heir concern and Mr. Bopf stated that the staff would prepare a report for the City Council and then the Council can make a decision on any action they may want to take. 2. Presentation of Check from Tustin Meadows Association. Mr. Barry Ackerman, President of Board of Directors of Tustin Meadows Homeowners Association presented the City with a check for $500.00 from the Association and expressed the homeowners appreciation for the recently installed recreation facilities in the Park and for City cooperation in their July 4 celebration. 3. Speed on Main Street Mr. Barcley Souers, 425 W..Sixth Street complained about lack of speed enforcement on Main Street which is posted at 25 MPH. Matter referred to Chief Kelly. 4. Parking on ~esidential Street Mr. Souers also complained about cars from the commercial side of 6th Street parking in front of residential.properties on north side of street. Matter referred to Traffic Commission. Minutes of a City Council Meeting 7/19/76 Page 2. 5. Maintenance of Boys' Club Property Mr. Paul Linker, 435 W. Sixth Street protested the unsightly condition of property at Boys' Club and ball field. Matter referred to Parks & Recreation Commission for facts as to responsibility for upkeep and report to Council. 6. Curb Painting Mr. Linker requested red curb painting on residential side of 6th Street. Referred to Traffic Commission. 7. Keeping of Bees Mr. Linker requested that Ordinance 659 be amended to allow the keeping of bees. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. VII. CONSENT CALLENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 6, 1976 regular meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount Of $971206.59 CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTINGS in amount of $56,938.72 3. RESOLUTION NO. 76-72 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 76-68 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE CITY OF TUSTIN PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING FURTHER PERSONNEL POLICIES Adoption as recommended by D. Blankenship. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 76-69 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustln, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP 76-79. Adoption as recor~ended by Planning Commission. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 76-70 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin URGING ENDORSEMENT OF THE "ALL-RIVER-PLAN" Adoptlon as requested. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 76-71 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR NEWPORT AVENUE AHFP PROJECT NO. 809 AND 855 PHASE II CONSTRUCTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 76-62. Adoption as recommended by City Engineer. Mayor Edgar removed item 6 from the calendar. City Council Minutes 7/19/76 Page 3. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that Consent Calendar items with exception of item 6 be approved. Carried unanimously. Mayor Edgar explained Resolution under item 6 and discussed by Council as to minimum cost plan, EIR report finding adverse effect a minimum. Moved by Schuster, seconded by Welsh that item 6, Resolution 76-70 be approved. Carried. VIII ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 686 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE PLANNED COMMUNITY, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Movedby Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 686 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sattarelli that Ordinance No. 686 be introduced. Carried. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 687 An Ordinance of the City of.Tustin, California, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY Mr. Saltarelli requested the insertion of the word estimated before the word "value" on page 1, line 17. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 687 be read by title'only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 687 be introduced. Carried. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 688 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF TAXICABS Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 688 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 688 be introduced. Carried. IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 685 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DEDICATION OF LAND, PAYMENT OF FEES, OR BOTH FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL LAND IN SUBDIVISIONS. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 685 have second reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Welsh, seconded ~y Sharp that Ordinance No. 685 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Sharp, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Council Minutes 7/19~76 Page 4. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. REVITALIZATION OF IRWD WELLS After discussion as to pressure drops and solutions, it was the consensus of the Council to take no action on the proposed resolution supporting the revitalization of subject wells. 2. PROHIBITION OF SELLING MERCHANDISE IN THE COMMUNITY BUILDING AND OTHER RECREATION BUILDINGS BY COMMERCIAL FIRMS Council discussed use of buildings for commercial uses other than selling merchandise, such as seminars, sales meetings and training sessions. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Schuster that there be no selling of merchandise by any commercial firms in any City facility. Carried. Council directed that the Parks & Recreation Commission look into other commercial uses with no direct sales, and compare our uses with those of other cities having comparable facilities, and report to the Council in the near future. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT - FIRE Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that the City Council approve and authorize execution of the automatic aid agree- ment between the City of Tustinland the County of Orange. Carried. 2. CONSULTANTS AGREEMENT - EL CAMINO REAL STORM DRAIN DESIGN Council discussed and objected to length of time County agencies took in awarding contracts under original bids. Mr. Ledendecker stated that contract had not been approved by the County and it was thought that it was best Lo put construction off until after the holidays and rainy season. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Council authorize a letter indicating we approve their new rates and if we are in need of their services, we will authorize the additional money. Carried. Councilman Saltarelli voting no. 3. LIGHTING OF TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL'S PRACTICE FIELD Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Council reaffirm the use of the $8,196 from Parkland dedication funds for lighting of Tustin High School's practice field as recommended. Carried. 4. IRVINE GENERAL PIAN AMENDMENT Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that the Mayor of Tustin address a letter of concern to the irvine City Council, requesting further opportunity to review the proposed amendment relative to matters of traffic cir- culation, compatible land uses, and distinctive community boundaries and that Tustin notify the City of Irvine that Tustin is opposed to positioning of proposed environmental corridor which was exclusively within the City of Irvine, and indicate our desire that this environmental corridor, if. maintained in the General Plan, ought to split the boundary between Tustin and Irvine. City Council Minutes 7/19/76 Page 5. Dr. Fleagle stated that the City of Irvine has offered to make a presentation of their complete General Plan proposal amendments. Mayor Edgar and Council expressed interest in presentation. Above motion carried. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 76-73 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, California, CONFIRMING WEED AND REFUSE ABATEMENT CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Resolution No. 76-73 be readby title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Sharp, Seconded by Saltarelli that Resolution No. 76-73 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 6. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Request for Load Limits on Mountain View Drive, "B" Street and "A" Street between First Street and Irvine Blvd. Moved b7 Sattarelti, seconded by Welsh that staff prepare ordinance which places pound load limit on residential streets of Mountain View Drive and "B" Street and "A" Street between First St. and Irvine Blvd. Carried. b. Speed Limits - Irvine Industrial Park Area. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that staff be authorized to prepare an ordinance for introduction at the Augusn 2 Council meeting which will designate that the certain speed limits be posted on streets as recormmended. Carried. c. Crosswalk Installation at Irvine Blvd. and Old Irvine Blvd Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that staff be authorized to install a crosswalk on the westerly leg of Irvine Blvd. and old Irvine Blvd. as recon~nended. Carried. d. Request for Intersection Channelization and Directional Legends at Walnut and McFadden Avenues and at Pasadena and McFadden Avenues. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that staff be authorized to install the intersection channelization and directional legends as recommended for the intersections of Walnut and McFadden Avenues and Pasadena and McFadden Avenues. Carried. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. CITY CENTER WISHING WELL Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli the recommendations of City Engineer relative to relocation of electrical outlet. Carried. STATUS REPORT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Item 2(a) - John Griffith Co. - Dr. Fleagle reported that nhis would be heard by the Planning Commission July 19. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that this matter~be heard and referred to the Council. Carried. 3. PROPOSED BONETA WELL SITE Proposal from Tustin Water Works referred to staff. 4. ENDERLE CENTER NO action necessary. City Council Minutes 7/19/76 Page 6. 5. Amendment to an Adoption of Sphere of Influence of the Cities of Santa Ana and Tustin No Action taken. 6. JOINT COUNCIL - PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP Mayor authorized to schedule this meeting for a date as early as can be noticed. 7. ASSEMBLYMAN BRIGGS' COMMUNICATION No action taken. 8. EL CAMINO REAL MERCHANTS MEETING Mr. Bopf stated that a meeting relative to E1 Camino Real preliminary study draft will be held at 7:30 a.m., July 20 in Recreation Building on E1 Camino Real. 9. SEOCCS Reminder of meeting scheduled to be held July 21, at 10 A.M. in the Board meeting room. Mr. Bopf reported that he believed the Board is taking the position that the EIR is satisfactory at the level the circulation study has been approached. Unless there ~s feeling Eo the contrary, the City's position will be to still object to the EIR as being inadequate to the level that addresses problems, they can piecemeal their develop- ment without addressing the real problems such as trans- portation impact on Tustin, economic impact on the road networkl etc. 10. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES MEETING Mr. Bopf stated that he and Dr. Fleagle would be attending this meeting in Santa Ana City Hall at 11 a.m., July 20 and will report back to Council. 11. ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT REPORT Report received. Matter to be agendized for August 2 meeting. 12. ANNEXATION TIMETABLE Workshop on this matter to be held directly after this meeting. i3. TAXES Councilman Saltarelli stated that due to increased assessed values, he would recommend an equivalent reduction in City tax rate. Staff to report prior to adoption of tax rate. 14. AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO ADDITIONAL POLICEMEN Councilman Saltarelli commended the Watch Commanders for excellent job they have been doing and the Police Officers for the excellent job they are doing in demonstrating they are responsive to the desires of the Council to enforce the laws in manner requested. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Council authorize the hiring of two additional policemen as requested. Carried. City Council Minutes 7/19/76 Page 7~ 15. INEQUITABLE TAXATION Councilman Saltaretli questioned tax inequities, such as are County residents paying for Paramedic Services. If not, that is an inequity and City should take steps to correct it even to legal steps. Mayor Edgar stated that our Resolution would be going before the League to put the pressure on the Board of Supervisors to correct any inequities. Staff to get information as to whether or not there is a Paramedic tax for County residents. 16. WISHING WELL PLAQUE Councilman Saltarelli expressed his concern that the Plaque au the Wishing Well was not an approved plan. No action taken. 17. PAINTING OF CURBS Councilman Sharp Stated that citizens should notbe allowed to paint any curbs and it should be understood that only one auuhorized body handles uhis situation. 18. LATE IDENTIFICATION OF FIRES Letter to be prepared for Mayor's signature to residenus of Treehaven suggesting devices and means of assuring early detecting and reporting of fires. 19. DEVELOPMENT AT 17TH STREET AND PROSPECT Mayor Edgar requested that Council be provided with a map of this commercial development showing what is planned. 20. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Edgar stated City was specific in the budget in establishing priorities and patterns for capital improvemenus. Council established a principal that all of capital improvements that would be done this year would have plans by December, those to be done next year would be done between January and June. The Mayor requested reports that Council could have meeting by meeting and month by month reports so as to have confidence that improvements are going by timetable. 21. RESIGNATION - JOHN SIBLEY Council expressed their thanks and appreciation to John Sibley for past services. 22. INTERVIEW COMMITTEES Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that policy be established for guidelines for interview committees for interviewing potential applicants for departments as to who- qualifies, recommendations by the City Administrator, and final approval by the Council. In answer to questioning, Mr. Sattarelli explained that we have guidelines for the hiring of department heads, however, do not have that for lower levels of employees, and should have policy establishing interview committees so Council knows under what type of guidelines we are hiring and under what specific expertise area. Above motion carried. City Council Minutes 7/19/76 Page 8. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned to public study session and thence to next regular meeting of August 2, 1976. ~Y CLERK