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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1976 05 03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER CENTENNIAL AT MAIN May 3, 1976 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Edgar at 7:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Schuster. III. INVOCATION Given by Mayor Edgar. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster Absent: Councilmen: Sharp Others Present: William L. Bopf, City Administrator R. Kennth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator- Community Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk V. PUBLIC HEARINGS None VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. ENDERLE DEVELOPMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS Mr. A1 Enderle of 3662 Carmel Ave., Irvine and Mr. James Okazaki, Attorney, 2222 Martin Ave., Irvine stated that it was their understanding that State law provided that a developer could put up 50% security for performance and not less than 50% for labor and materials. It was requested that they be granted permission to execute an Instrument of Credit to insure that development will be done. Amount to be 50% for labor and materials and 50% for performance plus 3% for contingencies. Mr. Okazaki explained the working of this process. Mr. Rourke stated he had received a proposal from Mr. Okazaki and he in turn had sent back a letter with revisions. The form of the instrument should be arrived at and then the amounts. Council did previously approve the concept subject to the City Attorney's approval. Mr. Rourke stated that he did not approve the 50%-50%-3% concept and that there should be 100% faithful performance, 50% labor and materials and 3% warranty, and that the applicants should get with the banks and come back with a complete package. It was the consensus of the Council that the concept of an Instrument of Credit had been approved and that it was now up to the developer to work something out with Mr. Rourke that will be mutually satisfactory, and when approved by Mr. Rourke the matter will not have to come back to Council. 2. PRESENTATIONS Plaques in appreciation of Service were presented to Cynthia Sudbeck, George Shambeck, Ursula Kennedy, Marco Gupton, and Vic Sucher who was unable to be present. 3. MR. CHARLES WALKER, DEL AMO AVENUE Mr. Walker spoke relative to timing of signal at Newport and Nisson, trash obstructing side yards for any access including fire, and cars parked across and blotking sidewalks. These items were referred to the proper enforcement and concerned departments. 4. MR. RALPH NORTON, DELAMO AVENUE Mr. Norton spoke relative to complaints regarding his home occupation. City Council Minutes 5/3/76 Page 2. Dr. Fleagle explained limitations as stated in the Home Occupation Ordinance. It was stated that rules are made to protect homeowners and that rules are not changed lightly, and suggested to Mr. Norton that he pursue this matter through all channels including variance procedures and through his neighbors. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 19, 1976 Regular Meeting April 22, 1976 Regular Adjourned .~ Meeting 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount of $70,179.75 : CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTING in amount of $53,169.88 3. PERSONNEL VACANCIES Approval for filling vacancies as recommended by City ~Admi~istrator. 4. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - TRACT 8030 Approval as recommended by City Engineer. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 76-39 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin AUTHORIZING THE MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN CASH FUNDS WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE EFFICIENT CONDUCT OF BUSINESS idoption as recommended by staff, 6. RESOLUTION NO. 76-38 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, __ California SUPPORTING CHANGES.IN THE OCTD'S LEGISLATION TO DEVISE WORKABLE GUIDELINES FOR MEETING THE PUBLIC TRANSIT REQUIREMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ORANGE COUNTY AND SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2752 Adoption as recommended by staff. Councilman Saltarelli requested that item 5 be removed from Consent Calendar. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 be approved. Carried unanimously. Item 5 - Resolution No. 76-39 In answer to questioning by Council, Chief Kelly explained use of funds in narcotic cases, for information and for a flash fund. Moved by Welsh, seconded by S~huster .that Resolution 76-39 be approved for narcotics purposes ....... Substitute motion - Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that Resolution 76-39 be passed and adopted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. -- VIII. ~ ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 682-A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED AS THE "MARINE CORPS AIR STATION (HELICOPTER) ANNEXATION NO. 71B TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN" Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No.682-A have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 5/3/76 Page 3. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 682-A be introduced. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: Sharp. IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 681 An Ordinance 'of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE BONDING OF THE CITY TREASURER Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 681 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that Ordinance No. 681 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh, Schuster. Noes: None. Absent: Sharp. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER - Term to expire 12/31/77 Recommendation Committee consisting of Councilmen Welsh and Schuster presented recommendations for consideration the names of Norman Metzger, Art Cecala and Bill Harness. Mayor Edgar called for vote by ballot. Mr. William Harness was appointed by vote of 3 members of the Council to fill term on Traffic Commission to expire 12/31/77. 2. VEHICULAR ACCESS - NEWPORT AVENUE After discussion of requested curb cuts as requested, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that the Council makes a particular objection to the curb cuts requested between First and Holt on Newport Avenue. Motion carried. It was the consensus of the Council that other curb cut requests be kept on file for future development and specific requests. 3. PARK PLAYGROUND APPARATUS Mr. Bopf presented report on purchase of equipment and the impact on this and next fiscal year's budgets. After Council discussion it was the consensus of the Council to defer report of playground needs from Mr. Biery to the Parks & Recreation Commission for priority recommendations and continue with purchase and building of Centennial Park equipment as committed at the Council meeting of April 19, 1976. 4. COUNTY SURVEYOR MAP CHECKING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL CITIES Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement with the County of Orange for map checking services for Final Tract Map and ParEel Map boundaries only, subject to approval of City Attorney~ Carried. NEW BUSINESS 1. AWARD OF HEALTH INSURANCE Report on evaluation of health insurance plans presented by Mr. Blankenship. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the following staff recommendations relative to self insurance be approved. City Council Minutes 5/3/76 Page 4. 1. That the proposal of Galbraith and Green of Tustin be approved to provide group health insurance for City empl6yees effective June 1, 1976, and that the City Administrator be authorized to sign the necessary agreements. 2. That monthly rates be established as recommended by Galbraith and Green (employee $35.74, dependents $45.84). 3. That a Trust Fund be set up as a depository for premiums from which funds for claims payment, administration, reinsurance, and other related expenses shall be advanced. Reserves may be invested to the credit of the fund and monthly reports on income and expenses shall be prepared. 4. That Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance shall be obtained in accordance with the proposal. 5. That Specific Stop Loss Insurance at a $10,000 deductible level per person shall be obtained in accordance with the proposal. 6. That Administrative Costs be set not to exceed 8% of claims paid by the City. Carried unanimously. 2. PURCHASE OF TWO POTTER'S WHEELS FOR CERAMIC CLASSES Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that purchase of two potter's wheels as requested be apprQved. Carried. 3. BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSIONS Budget Workshop set for May 10 at 4 p.m. in Conference Room. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT Report received. Council requested that the projects and plans report be continued when formal papers submitted. 2. SEOCCS RESOLUTION NO. 76-40 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin RECOMMENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Resolution No. 76-40 be adopted with the addition of the wording that any alternative that proposes to use Irvine Boulevard as the major traffic artery to serve the North Irvine and South- east Orange County area as a east-west major arterial is an unacceptable alternative for the City of Tustin. Carried unanimously. 3. HEALTH SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE Report presented byMr. Bopf Moved by Saltarelli, seconded b~ Edgar that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute agreement with the County for health services. Carried. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 76-41 A Resolution Of the City Council, City Of Tustin, California PROCLAIMING NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY. City Council Minutes 5/3/76 Page 5. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Schuster that Resolution No. T6-41 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Bopf requested an executive session relative to personnel and litigation matters -- approved. 6. NUCLEAR POWER RESOLUTION Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Resolution in opposition of Proposition No. 15 4o be presented at next meeting. Carried. 7. RED HILL SHOPPING CENTER - HANDBALL PROBLEM Recreation and Engineering to report for quick action on problem and letter to be sent to Mr. Pedicini informing him that we are expediting action. 8. COMMISSION ACTIONS Councilman Saltarelli stated that he felt that actions of Com~nissions must be by nature advising. Council concurred that actions recommended by the Commissions should be transmitted by letter of the Mayor, and if any questions on the action, the matter should be sent to Council. 9. COUNCIL COMPENSATION Ordinance changing Council Compensation after 1978 election to be presented at next regular Council meeting. 10. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT Mr. Ledendecker, Mr. Biery and Dr. Fleagle reported on capital improvement projects to date stating that all projects are basically on schedule. 11. STOP SIGNS - THIRD AND PACIFIC Traffic Commission and Engineer to make a study to determine if stop signs at this location are doing the job intended. 12. EL CAMINO REAL STUDY Meeting of interested property owners and interested citizens 7:30 a.m. TUesday, May 4, 1976. 13. SIGN ORDINANCE HEARING Dr. Fleagle stated that there would be a hearing on the Sign Ordinance before the Planning Commission Monday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Edgar declared the meeting adjourned to an executive session and thence to next regular meeting of May 17, 1976. MAYOR RK