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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1975 11 17 M/NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY CENTER CENTENNIAL AT MAIN November 17, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:34 by Mayor Saltarelli. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Welsh. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilwoman Sutcliff. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp, Welsh, Sutcliff. Absent: Councilmen: None Others presen~ City Administrator William Bopf AsSistant City Administrator for Community Development Ken Fleagle Ci~Attorney: James Rourke City Clerk: Ruth Poe V. PUBLIC HEARINGS None VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS None VII~ 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 3, 1975 MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in the amount of $182,643.96 and CONFIRMATION OF PAYROLL LISTING in amount of $55,261.80. 3. SCAG RESOLUTION ON "208" REVIEW No action as recommended by City Administrator. 4. EXTENTION OF CITY LIABILITY INSURANCE TO COVER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. Denial as recommended by City Administrator. 5. COUNTY SERVICES REGARDING MAP CHECKING Authorization for City Engineer and City Attorney to conduct preliminary negotiations, ~aft the appropriate agreement, prepare necessary revisions to fee schedule, and submit documents to City Council, all as recommended by the City Administrator. 6. SPECIAL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AS recommended by City Administrator. Mayor Saltarelli requested that Item #3 be removed from the consent calendar. Councilman Edgar requested the removal of Item #5. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Sutcliff that items 1, 2, 4 and 6 of the consent calendar be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Item No. 3 - SCAG Resolution on 208: Review Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that a letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature to SCAG opposing their appointment as the "208~ agency and suggesting that alternatives be presented. Motion carried. City Council Agenda 11/17/75 Page 2. Item No. 5 - County Services Regarding map checking. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that the City Attorney be authorized to conduct preliminary negotiations, draft the appropriate agreement, prepare necessary revisions to fee schedule, and submit documents to City Council. Motion carried. VIII. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION NOne ORDINANCE S FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 666 An Ordinance of the City Council, City of Tustin, RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES. John Oliverie questioned the need to close all parks at 10 p.m. to penalize all people. Council discussed alternatives of closing all parks f~om 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless otherwiae designated or prohibiting loitering in parks at certain periods to be designated by Resolutions of the Council. Moved by Sharp,=~seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 666 be introduced with Section 74-12 to read: It shall be unlawful for any person to go on, be in, loiter or remain in, on, within or upon any park, grrplayground of the CL~fTustin between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. or during any period of time which shall have been designated by resolution or minute order of the City Council as a period when!shcb facility shall be closed, with wording incorporated to cover exceptions for special events by special permits. Councilman Welsh suggested that the Council apply the time regulations in that area and see how effective it is. Perhaps that will result in a substantial improvement and then see if it is appropriate in other areas. Moved by Welsh~that~.e~!y Centennial Park ]be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motion died for lack of second. Original motion carried. Councilmen Welsh voting no. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 666 be read by title. Carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 667 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING PROPERTY OF THE IRVINE COMPANY ON ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 75-3. Moved by Edgar, seconded by S~tcliff that Ordinance No. 667 have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 1. AWARD OF BIDS FOR LIBRARY EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT, STORM DRAIN AND BLOCK WALL. Base on the slumpstone block alternate, bids were received as follows: Sully Miller Co.- .......................... $27,780.00 John W. Tiedemann Co.- ..................... 28,936.26 R. J. Noble CO.- ........................... 29,896.80 Griffith Co.- .............................. 35,280.23 West Coast Const. Co.- ..................... 41,458.83 City Council Agenda 11/17/75 Page 3. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that the contract for Library employee parking lot, storm drain, and block wall be awarded to Sully-Miller Co. of Orange, including bid alternate items 10B and llB for slumpstone block in lieu of smooth block, in the amount of $27,780.00 being the low bidder. Motion carried unanimously. Time tabi~e of phases of development to be presented at next meeting. 2.PEDESTRIAN CROSSING - IRVINE BLVD. BETWEEN PROSPECT AVENUE AND FASHION LANE. This matter continued to next regular meeting as requested by staff. 3. AGREEMENTS RE DEVELOPMENT OF COLUMBUS-TUSTIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ATHLETIC AREA AS PART OF "PROSPECT-BENETA" PARK COMPLEX. It was determined that the development of this area would have no appreciable impact on the Maintenance Yard. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements with the Tustin Unified School District and County of Orange regarding the development of the athletic-sports area of the "Prospect-Beneta" Park complex. Carried unanimously. 4. Nickel Bus Mr. Bopf presented his report relative to ~hiS contract with OCTD regarding inquiries about trying to obtain Dial-A-Ride, and the cost of continuing the Nick~.~ Bus and stated that the Nickel Bus is not a tax efficient system. City will continue to work with the District to find s~ething to substitute for the Nickel Bus, but not withstanding that, it is an inefficient service to provide and a decision should be-~e to discontinue it. Mayor Saltarelli suggested a meeting of the staff and a sub comm- ittee of the Council ~o meet with the officials of the Transit District to emphasize assistance for ~ublic~ransportation in the area. Councilman Welsh stated he would be glad to serve on such a committee. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that the City publicize the p~oblemand intent to pursue every recourse available to continue -~--~ -,z ~!~/t~is!~!ser~lice~n!~ne form or another. Motion carried unanimously. 5. SUPPORT - BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mr. Bopf presented a recommendation for providing the Bicentennial Committee with a $1,000. credit for staff time. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar that recommendation providing $1,000. to the Bicentennial credit for any necessary staff time be approved. Carried unanimously. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS - PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman Edgar requested a statistical report showing ~he attendance figures not only at regular meetings but other activ- ities, and requested continuance of this matter pending this i report. The interviewing could be initiated at this time for a s~udent representative. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that this matter be continued to next regular meeting and above requests be met. Carried unanimously. City Council Agenda 11/17/75 Page 4. 2. CANVASS OF ELECTION - SYCAMORE-RED HILL ANNEXATION No. 85 Council canvassed the election returns by comparing tally sheets. Mayor Saltarelli declared~re~ults to the proposition: SHALL TERRITORY DESCRIBED AS SYCAMORE - RED HILL ANNEXATION NO. 85 OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AND THE PROPERTY IN SUCH TERRITORY BE, AFTER SUCH ANNEXATION, SUBJECT TO TAX- ATION EQUALLY WITH THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN, TO PAY THE ENTIRE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN OUTSTANDING OR AUTHORIZED AT THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF ELECTION, FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION OR COMPLETION OF MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS? YES 45 NO 11 TOTAL 56 Moved by Edgar, seconded! by!Wel~hthat O~dinancexNo.~668 approving the annexation to the City of T~stin of certain inhibited territory designated as ,Sycam6re- Red Hill AnneMationNo. 85 of the City of Tustin". have first reading by title. Carried unanimously. Moved by Edgar, seconded.by Sharp that Ordinance No. 668 be introduced. Carried unanimously. 3. PARKWAY TREE TRIMMING Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp that action be authorized to trim tree limbs to 3' above ground and that authorization be expanded toinclude any foliage in parking areas that obscure vision to becomela hazard. Carried unanimously. 4. 1976 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Report presented by City Clerk relative to neW~election laws requiring printing of all material for ~o~ers t0 be done in both English and Spanish, Council decision as to number of words in candidates statement, payment of costs and inclusion of any other campaign material with sample ballot. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that the cost of candidates statement in English be paid by the candidate, Spanish trans- lation to be paid by City, statements be limited to 200 words, no other campaign material be included in the mailout and candidates pay a prorata shareQf any mailing expense incurred over the minimum cost. Motion carried unanimously. 5. TRAFFIC COMMISSION STATUS Mr. Bopf presented a report asto the expenses incurred to support the Commission including staff time, supplies, Commissioners expenses. It was the decision of the Council to continue the matter to the next regular meeting pending a study by Councilman Sharp and Mr. Bopf. 6. CITY HEALTH INSURANCE Report from Mr. Blankenship presented. After discussion of alternatives presented it was the consensus of the Council that this matter be continued to the December 6, meeting so that information on self-insuring can be presented before a decision is made. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. December 6 Bus Tour Mr. Bopf reported that a 41 passenger bus would be available at the City Center at 9:30 aom. Members of the press and public City Council Agenda ~1/17/75 PageS~ are invited to attend. Reservations will be taken. Council approved the suggestion that a box lunch meeting follow the tour. Cost to those wishing to participate in the lunch - . will be a flat rate of $2~00 ..... 2. Fire Insurance Classification Mr. Bopf reported on notification by Insurance Services Office that Tustin has received a class 4 rating which will mean a substantial savings for the individual citizens in the City in all classes. 3. Ten Year Operating Budget It was the pleasure of the Council at the conclusion of the meeting to adjourn this meeting to 4:00 p.m. TueSday, November 18 inCity Hall ~onference room to consider this matter and any other Council ~oncerns including consideration of repair of 1965 Fire Engine. 4. Bicentennial Memorial Councilman Welsh announced a general Bicentennial meeting in the Council Chambers November 20. Mr. Welsh then presented architectural drawings done by Mr. Ried of proposed Memorial and City Center sign to be placed on City Center property. It was the concensus of the Council that the design and concept are good and that the architect be requested to bring infinal plans. 5. R. Kenneth Fleagle - Doctorate Mr. Welsh, on behalf of the Council, commended Ken Fleagle on receiving his Doctorate in Public Administration. 6. Tustin Meadows Entry Planters Mr. Edgar stated that due to the inordinate amount of weeding required in entry planters at Tustin Meadows there is merit in directing Mr. West to conceive some other attractive planting that can cut maintenance costs.~?~ Mayor Saltarelli?r~questedI,~a~3~he~Ci~y~oemmunicate with-the Association Board of Directors and advise them that the Council is thinking about such an act and request input from them. 7. Usage of Community Building Mr. Edgar stated that there has been a very intensive use of Community Building requiring extra j~nitorial services funded in part from fees. Suggested that the City think about the concept of hiring a janitor to do just that work and to justify the janitor on the basis of the fees as they exist. Some kind of an analysis could be presented to the Councilindicating the money we are receiving and the cost of additional janitorial service, and what is the nature of the usage of the building in terms of how much is for non-~rofit, private, the Tustin area or Tustin city. The Council needs an analysis of where we are going and a concept of a repair of the facilities. 8. Budget Status Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that the 5 recommended budgetany changes be implemented. After discussion by the Council the motion and second were with- drawn and the matter continued to next regular Council meeting. City Council Agenda 11/17~7~ Page 6. 9. Santa Ana River Flood Agency Councilman Edgar felt that the Council should make a com~ mitment to alternate 6. This item to be agendized for December 1 meeting. 10. Gas station at El Camino & First Street In ansWer~oL!qUestioning Mr. Fleagle stated that the Ordinance allows for the owner to be put on notice to put in condition or board up. A~long as structural!~ safe we cannot order demolition. It may now be in negotiation for reinstatement as a service station. ll~Mitchell/Heatherfield Annexation In answer to questioning on dates for petitions Mr. Bopf stated, that he had been in contact with Rehbin Kvidt and had given them the registered voters list and he and the Chamber Committee will try to get 10 more circulators. 12. Pads Cou~Cilwoma~ Sutcliff requested that she be sure of receiving Pad~genda 3 or 4 days before the meeting so that she can request feedback from the Council ~rior to a Pads meeting. 13. Mayor Report - Meetings with City Departments Mayor Saltarelli reported that he had met with the Fire and Maintenance departments and he and Councilman Welsh had met with the POlice Department and felt that the meetings had been bery productive. The biggest problem seemed to be man- power and there was an indication of interest in the Fire and Police Departments of desirability~O~beoom~g~!politically active. Moral seemed good and determined to do the best they can under the present manpower requirements. 14. E I R - Bike Trail Hearing Mayor reported he had received aletter from Supervisor Clark stating the City will be notified as to date of hearing. 15. Support of joint use of El Toro Air Station Mayor Saltarelli stated he had received a letter from Newport Beach asking for supportof the concept for joint use of E1 Toro Air Station, copies of which he would pass on to Council. 16. Orange County League Request Mayor Saltarelli stated he had received a letter from the Orange County League President requesting that the Council appoint two members from the !LeagUe to a~L agency of the county which is being proposed to take over the Health Agency which we are now supporting as the Orange County Health Planning Council. Councilman Edgar stated that this matter was discussed at the League meeting and the result of this discussion was that the League overwelmingly indicated the desirability of retai~ ning the Orange County Health Organization as it presently exists. No action taken. City Council Agenda 11/17/75 Page 7. XII. Adjournment Meeting declared adjourned to an executive session and then to Tuesday November 18, to a regular adjourned meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the conference room.