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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1976 02 02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER CENTENNIAL AT MAIN February 2, 19761 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Sharp. III. INVOCATION Given by Mayor Sattarelli. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Welsh, Edgar, Sharp, Sutctiff. Absent: Councilmen: None Others present: William Bopf, City Administrator R. Kenneth Fleagle, Assistant City Administrator- Community Development James G. Rourke, City Attorney Ruth C. Poe, City Clerk PRESENTATION - SEOCCS Mr. Hal Krizan Environmental Management Agency explained the history and reasons for SEOCCS and showed slides of SEOCCS study process, goals and objectives, land use alternatives, corridor plans, circulation systems, etc. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ZONE CHANGE AMENDMENTS 76-1 THROUGH 76-8 Dr. Fleagle presented report and staff and Cormmission recommendations. Hearing opened at 8:05. There being no con~nents or objections the hearing was declared closed. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp that the City Council uphold the findings of the Planning Commission as contained in Resolutions No. 1483 through 1490 and direct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances. 2. APPEAL OF DON WILLIAMS TO PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF V 76-1. Report presented by Dr, Fleagle. Hearing opened at 8:10. Don Williams, applicant spoke requesting sign variance and continued use of pole sign. There being no further comments! or objections the hearing was declared closed at 8:23. Council discussed the need for re-evaluation of some elements of sign ordinance, need for identification for businesses, legality of subject sign when fully erected without permit, reasons for any variance as a special action decided on hardship which is not self imposed and possibility of a temporary variance pending review of the Sign Ordinance of signsis structurally and electrically safe. Council re-opened hearing at 8:40. The following persons spoke on behalf of applicant and for modifications of ordinance: Mr. Corea - Roma D' Italia, E1 Camino Real Bonnie Bath, 240 S. Prospect Tom Kelly, E1 Camino Real Speed Schuster - McDonald's - First Street City Council Minutes 2/2/76 Page 2. Mrs. Ursula Kennedy stated that because of controls, signs like those on Kelly's Shop are good looking, noticeable signs. There being no further comments or objections, hearing closed at 9:55. After further Council discussion it was moved by. Edgar, Seconded by Saltarelli that this matter be continued for reconsideration within 60 days with understanding that it could be extended providing that it is electrically and structurally safe. Motion carried by roll call. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: Welsh. Dr. Fleagle to go back to Planning Commission for concurrence of continuation. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. PRESENTATION BY CURRIE SCHOOL Students from Currie School involved in Cobras - Spirit of '76 presented pictures taken during Salute to Tustin Week to the City Council. 2. Mr. Victor Sucher spoke regarding sign ordinance and absence of consideration for residents. 3. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Mr. Tom Kelly and Mr. Corea spoke relative to meeting with Wick Consultants and the points covered such as lighting, parking, sign enforcement, land use, sidewalks, etc. Mr. Kelly asked for City help in encouraging some property Owners to move their property and help stimulate development. 4. SADDLEBACK COLLEGE - TUSTIN AREA CAMPUS Mr. Frank Grienke, Board Member of Saddleback College explained preliminary plans for ~ Tustin Area Campus and evaluation of where this campus should go. Mr. Grienke said he hoped someone from the City take initiative to pursue injustice done to Tustin. He stated there are no specifics at this time but consideration being given to Tustin/Irvine border area or Myford-Culver area. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that a resolution be prepared supporting concept of a Tustin Area Campus of Saddleback College. Carried. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 19, 1976 meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount of ~220,946.61 and CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTING in amount of $55,456.39. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 76-9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 2nd DAY OF MARCH, 1976, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Adoption in accordance with State Elections Code. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 76-10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ESTABLISH A COUNTY SERVICE AREA IN UNINCOREORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY. Adoption as requested by City Council. City Council Minutes 2/2/76 Page 3. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 76-11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ASCERTAINING AND DETERMINING THE PREVAILING RATES OF WAGE TO BE PAID ON PUBLIC WORK S CONTRACTS IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 76-12 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF A NAME CHANGE OF A CERTAIN STREET, PEPPA TREE CIRCLE, IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. Adoption as recon~nended by the City Engineer. 7. RESOLUTION N0.76-13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLA- TION OF CITY CENTER SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Adoption as recommended. by City Engineer. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 76-14 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. 9. FIRE MARSHAL'S POSITION Approval as recommended by City Administrator By Council request, items 5 and 7 of Consent Calendar were removed. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that itemson consent calendar with exception of 5 and 7 be approved. Carried unanimously. After confirmation of questioned demands, it was moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Consent Calendar No. 2 be approved. Carried. Consent Calendar No. 7 Council discussed changes which could be incurred as to concrete work, etc. by installation of a fragrance garden and cost of additional ramps in approximate amount of $2,000. Mary Mernandez, Parks & Recreation Commissioner spoke in favor of this garden. Councilwoman Sutcliff suggested contacting organizations such as Southern California Institute for the Blind or Tracey Clinic for participation. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh to proceed with phase I concrete work as planned. Phase II should have a corm~itment to the scent garden so that when the plants are planted we are planting the correct material ~alled for in the plans for that activity; and with further commitment that some time in the future we may find either through contributions or money in the budget the $2,000 to build the ramps. Mayor Saltarelli stated that the plans should be changed to include stairs from the parking lot to area between Community Building and Council Chambers. City Council Minutes 2/2/76 Page 4. Councilman Edgar amended his motion to include steps from parking lot between Community Building and Chambers and plans for Wishing Well be included if received by February 6. Agreeable to second and carried unanimously. Mayor declared 10 minute recess. Meeting reconvened at 10:20 VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 674 An Ordinance of the City Council, City of Tustin, California, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 611 (IRVINE/TUSTIN INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX) ON APPLICATION OF THE IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. Moved by iEdgar, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance No. 674 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp that O~d~nance No. 674 be introduced. Carried by roll call, all Councilmen voting aye. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 675 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, SEC. 19.9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE REGARDING THE BONDING IN CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMMING AND OTHER POOLS. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 675 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 675 be introduced. Carried by roll call, all Councilmen voting aye. IX. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 673 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 673 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 673 be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call, all Councilmen voting aye. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. APPOINTMENT - MEMBER OF THE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION Term to expire 6/30/76 Councilman Edgar reported that he and Councilman Sharp had inter- viewed seven very competent candidates. Mr. Edgar stated they would like to nominate 2 of the candidates for Council vote. Names of Gina Matek and James Lathrop were placed in nomination. Votes were cast and results announced by City Clerk: Matek 2, Lathrop 3. As result of votes cast, Mayor Saltarelli announced that Mr. James Lathrop was appointed as ~ member of theTustin Planning Commission with a term to expire June 30, 1976. City Council Minutes 2/2/76 Page 5. 2. 1975 FCDA FUND ALLOCATIONS Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with the County of Orange for the expenditure of the remaining funds under the first year's program allocation. Carried. 3. NORTHEAST ORANGE COUNTY CIRCULATION STUDY Mr. Bopf presented his report and recommendation. Moved b~ Edgar, seconded by Sharp that the Council authorize participation in this circulation study to the extent of up to $2,500 equivalent to 2~ percent worth of staff time and data with the stipulation that our financial participation will not become due until after the commencement of fiscal year 1976-77. Carried by roll call, all Councilmen voting aye. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR CROSSING GUARD - BESWICK SCHOOL. Mr. Bopf presented reports and his recommendation. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that the subject of this crossing guard be deferred until the budgetary review process for the 1976-77 fiscal year. Carried. Staff was requested to pursue obtaining the aid of a volunteer group thru the Action Program as an interim solution as well as working with school officials and PTO. 2. PROPOSED WELL SITE - PROSPECT-BENETA PARK Mr. Bopf presented report and recommendation. Mary Hernandez spoke on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission stating they would like this area to remain as green space. Mr. Earl Rowenhorst, Tustin Water Works spoke of the need for the well and the means to keep the site attractive thru housing, fencing and landscaping. It was determined that an EIR would have to be heard on this matter. Mr. Robert Erikson, Principal of Columbus Tustin School asked to be involved in plans and notified of any hearings. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the City Council authorize the City Attorney and the City Staff to enter into negotiations with the Tustin Water Works to develop an appropriate lease agreement for this well site. Carried by roll call, all Councilmen voting aye. 3. RECOMMENDATION - PARK NAME FOR PROSPECT-BENETA PARK Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp that Council accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission and approve name of "Olive Tree Park." Mrs. Agnes Bacon spoke against naming parks after trees and recommended Prospect Park. Mayor Saltarelli moved a substitute motion, seconded by Sutcliff that the matter be continued to next regular meeting. Carried. 4. AGREEMENT FOR LOAN OF PAINTINGS Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that agreement format for loan of paintings be approved in concept and the City Administrator be authorized to sign such agreements from time to time. Carried. City Council Minutes 2/2/76 Page 6. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. APPEAL TIME ZONING AND SIGN ORDINANCE Reports presented from Mr. Bopf and Mr. Rourke. Mayor Saltarelti stated he was sympathetic to the fact that the appeal time should not be lengthy but should be at least until the next meeting of the City Council. Occasionally Council does not get results of Commission action before the next Council meeting. The Mayor requested that Planning Cormnission agendas with notations of actions taken be mailed to Council members the morning following the Commission meeting, Listings of actions could also be in Council books. Mr. Bopf suggested a two-week appeal time would suffice. Ordinance could be written in such a way as to state - "at next r~gmlar Council meeting." Ordinance tO be studied by City Attorney and staff, and brought to Council at the next regular meeting. 2. SIGN ORDINANCE Report presented by Dr. Fleagle along with slides showing signs installed without benefit of permit and non-conforming signs. Dr. Fleagle said he had not yet received any proposed specific amendments to the Ordinance. Council discussed suggestions as to precise corrections, and minor amendments to be recommended by Council, staff and public, and changes that could help the businessmen and still not offend the citizens. No further action taken. 3. ANNEXATION MEETING Mr. Bopf announced that there will be a meeting of himself, Mayor Saltarelli and Mr. Edgar with residents of Mitchell-Heatherfield Annexation at Thorman School, Monday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. 4. OLD BUS ADERVTISING BENCHES Mr. Welsh suggested that these cement benches now in storage, with minor improvements could be used. Staff directed to investiage the legality of using these benches and agendize for next regular meeting. 5. LONG RANGE PLANS - AIRPORT SERVICE Mayor directed staff to prepare Resolution of support of thej Ontario Airport. 6. CITY BICENTENNIAL PROGRAM Reminder that the City Bic~n~ennial program will be held Saturday, February 7 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor declared the meeting adjoured to an Executive session and then to the next regular meeting to be held Tuesday, February 17, 1976.