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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1994 11 07MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN,`CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 71 1994 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:03 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Potts. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Worley. !ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk Wynn: Others Present: i PROCLAMATIONS Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Jim Potts, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley None Absent William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Comm. Development Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Dan Fox, Senior Planner Gary Magill, Recreation Supervisor Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Joe Stickles, Police Officer Donna Hinshaw, Executive Coordinator Approximately 60 in the audience GRAFFITI POSTER CONTEST WINNERS Mayor Saltarelli read and presented proclamations to Kristen Elms, first place winner, and Melissa Cameron, honorable mention, graffiti poster contest winners. Officer Joe Stickles, Police Department, presented Kristen Elms with a $50.00 check from the Tustin Police Officers' Association. SMITH'S FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a proclamation to John Korff, thanking him for his successful efforts in promoting and organizing the Smith's Festival of Ballooning in September. John Korff thanked the Council for the proclamation and thanked staff for their cooperation and assistance in organizing the event. He announced that the next balloon festival was tentatively scheduled in Tustin for September 29 - October 1, 1995. Mayor Saltarelli stated he continued to receive positive feedback from the community regarding the balloon festival. TILLER DAYS COMMITTEES Mayor Saltarelli read and presented proclamations to the following: Tiller Days Faire Committee members: Linda Andrews, Beverly Barrington, Cheryl Bell, Don Biery, Cherrill Cady, Todd Ferguson, Ken Hobson, Kathy Kelly, Rich Kimball, Don Lang, Eligia Nicolai, Leslie Pontious, Les Richardson, Judy Schnitzer, Janet Schwartz, Margarete Thompson, Julie Wagner, and Dave Vandaveer. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 11-7-94 Tiller Days Parade Committee members: Ellen Burkey, Cherrill Cady, Marisa Charette, David Denton, Ardelle Hill, Carl Hill, Maureen Holthe, Janet Scheffield, Larry Smith, Lowell Sneathen, Dean Strenger, Mary Jane Strenger, Betty Thompson, and Sharon Spiack. Cherrill Cady and proclamations and support. Ms. Cady Tiller Days.would 1995. PUBLIC INPUT Linda Andrews thanked the Council for the thanked the volunteers and staff for their expressed concern that the balloon festival and be scheduled within the same 2 -week period in FHP CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PACKERS SQUARE Daniel O'Conner, representing Travel Time, spoke in opposition to the Planning Commission approval of FHP, Inc. Conditional Use Permit and its effect upon his lease at Packers Square. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded that Mr. O'Conner should discuss the issue with his landlord and staff would assist him if possible. Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding lease options; explanation of FHP, Inc. Conditional Use Permit; and maximum threshold of office space for the project. CRIME/DETERIORATION - SOUTHWEST AREA Bonnie Taulaai and Pamel Popoff, Tustin Effective Apartment Managers (TEAM), submitted a letter to Council and spoke regarding on-going crime and deterioration problems in the Southwest area, and requested aggressive Council action. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the City requesting proposals for developers to acquire some of the deteriorated properties in the Southwest area; and hiring an additional code enforcement officer. William Huston, City Manager, stated that the code enforcement officer position was funded in part by the Housing and Community Development Program; monitoring current code enforcement activities in the Southwest area to determine if an additional position was needed; the City's commitment to a $20 million long- range program for improvements in the Southwest area; soliciting Request for Proposals from development entities to rehabilitate the deteriorated property; and increased code enforcement in the Southwest area. Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested that because of the increase in vehicle thefts in the Southwest area apartment complexes, a Tustin Police Officer be assigned to the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force. Council/speaker discussion followed regarding the lack of cooperation from absentee property owners implementing improvements in the area; and the necessity for increased code enforcement. Councilmember Worley stated that a possible short-term solution would be one additional code enforcement officer and requested staff investigate adding the position. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM 1) 1. NON -DISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant, reported that in 1989 the California Legislature enacted the California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939) which required cities and counties to prepare a Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and a Household Hazardous Waste Element. In 1992, AB 939 was amended by Assembly Bill 3001 which required cities and counties to prepare a Non -Disposal Facility Element (NDFE) which must be submitted to 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 11-7-94 the State for approval by December 31, 1994. The NDFE identified all new or necessary expansions of existing non -disposal facilities which would be needed in the County through the year 2000 with capacity levels adequate for the continual successful implementation of the SRRE programs. She stated that the NDFE identified the utilization of transfer stations, the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), and composting facilities necessary to implement the programs in the SRRE; and discussed future capacity needs for Sunset Environmental, the MRF utilized for the City's recycling program. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the City's recovery rate; explanation of why Tustin's average daily use rate was second highest in participating jurisdictions; the County sponsored hazardous waste collection for the City; Great Western Reclamation's recovery of hazardous material from waste prior to going to the landfill; the City's participation in collecting used motor oil; staff investigating utilizing Great Western Reclamation to pick up hazardous waste from residents; the County publicized hazardous materials drop off sites; and the City, in cooperation with Pacific Bell, was providing recyclable collection sites at City Hall, Centennial Park, and Pacific Bell for disposal of phone books. Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 94-123 approving the City's Non -Disposal Facility Element: RESOLUTION NO. 94-123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NON -DISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE Motion carried 5-0. 830-40 CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 15) Items No. 11 and 13 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Thomas and Mayor Saltarelli. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 17, 1994 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of October 17, 1994. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,419,365.11 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $317,774.37. 380-10 360-82 4. RESOLUTION NO. 94-121 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR EL MODENA- IRVINE CHANNEL FACILITY NO. F07 FROM 110' SOUTHERLY OF MICHELLE DRIVE TO INTERSTATE 5 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-121 accepting said work and authorizing recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 S. EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED RELEASING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE REGIONAL RIDING AND HIKING TRAIL AND REGIONAL BICYCLE TRAIL Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject Quitclaim Deed as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 490-70 6. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION SERVICES FOR 1921 AND 1951 EL CAMINO REAL DUE TO THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF EL CAMINO REAL Recommendation: (1) Authorize a supplemental budget appropriation to the 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program Budget (Project No. 700116) in the amount of $25,000.00 from the unappropriated CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 11-7-94 reserve of the Measure 11M" Turnback funds for relocation services and (2) Authorize staff to execute an agreement with Pacific Relocation Consultants for relocation services subject to final approval of the City Attorney as recommended by the Public Works Department. 400-10 7. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE BARRANCA PARKWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT (RED HILL AVENUE TO PETERS CANYON WASH) Recommendation: Approve subject agreement with the City of Irvine and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City of Tustin as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-10 8. RESOLUTION NO. 94-122 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE 1989 FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF NISSON ROAD AND EL CAMINO REAL BETWEEN RED HILL AVENUE AND NEWPORT AVENUE Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-122 authorizing Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Tim D. Serlet, to submit an application for State Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program Grant as recommended by the Public Works Department. 660-05 9. RESOLUTION NO. 94-124 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 94-6 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-124 approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 94-6 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 600-35 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - OCTOBER 24, 1994 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of October 24,'1994. 120-50 12. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 94-35 - CLAIMANT, DAVID AND KATHLEEN RIZZOTTO; DATE OF LOSS, 2/28/94; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 8/29/94 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property and general damages in the amount of $100,630.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 14. RESOLUTION NO. 94-125 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN ALL -WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTIONS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-125 authorizing the installation of all -way stop sign controls at the intersection of San Juan Street and Tustin East Drive per Figure 1 of subject Traffic Study as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 760-60 15. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT. Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community Development Department. 690-10 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 11 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-120 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RECORDS Councilmember Thomas questioned when conditional use permits were destroyed. Christine Shingleton, Assistant. City Manager, responded that development entitlement files were permanently maintained by the City. She said that the files were microfiched in duplicate and the hard copies could then be destroyed. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to adopt Resolution No. 94-120 authorizing the destruction of certain Community Development Department records pursuant to California Government Code Sections 34090 and 34090.5. 170-40 Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 13 - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR REMEDIAL GRADING FOR JAMBOREE ROAD DISPOSAL SITE NO. 2 William Huston, City Manager, requested this item be continued. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, that this item be continued. Motion carried 5-0. 400-10 REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 16 THROUGH 22) 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1136, SOLICITATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, that Ordinance No. 1136 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1136 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Ordinance No. 1136: ORDINANCE NO. 1136 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO SOLICITATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE COMMERCIAL PARKING AREAS Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote) . 390-35 17. STATUS REPORT - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT REFUNDINGS It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to confirm the selection of Jones, Hall, Hill and White as Bond Counsel and the selection of Paine Webber Incorporated as Underwriter; and direct staff to proceed with the formation of a Financing Authority consisting of the City and the Redevelopment Agency. Motion carried 5-0. 340-40 340-50 18. PROPOSED TRANSFER AND CHANGE OF CONTROL OF A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE FROM DIMENSION/TIMES-MIRROR COMPANY TO COX CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant, reported that pursuant to the Municipal Code and the Federal Communications Commission regulations, a cable operator must obtain City approval of a franchise transfer or system control change. Times-Mirror had submitted a written request with the City for a change of control of the franchise to Cox Cable Communications, Inc. Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney, stated that under the Cable Act revised in 1992, the City had authority to regulate cable franchises and was allowed 120 days for approval of transfer of a franchise. She said that because of the extended negotiations between Dimension Cable and various Orange County cities, the 120 - day deadline was approaching and several revisions must be made to the proposed resolution. She stated the merger between Times- Mirror Cable, dba Dimension Cable, and Cox Cable Communications, would be known as Times-Mirror Cable. She explained staff's proposed revisions to the resolution; and noted that Times-Mirror Cable was proposing revisions not supported by staff, and a representative from the cable company would address those issues. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the negotiated City franchise fees. The following member of the audience spoke regarding the negotiated franchise fees; and explained the resolution revisions proposed by the cable company: Mark Stuckey, Dimension Cable Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding the necessity of approving the modified resolution at this meeting; City Attorney's support of all cable company revisions except the one CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 11-7-94 limiting refunds'iLndrate decisions basecd'n cities bordering Tustin; delay in presenting the changes to Council was caused by extensive negotiations between staff and the cable company; and upgrading of the cable system to provide additional local programming. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution No. 94-127 approving the transfer and change of control of a cable television system franchise from the Times-Mirror Company (dba Dimension Cable Services) to Cox Cable Communications, Inc. as modified by the City Attorney and cable company: RESOLUTION NO. 94-127 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TRANSFER AND CHANGE OF CONTROL" OF A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISE FROM THE TIMES- MIRROR COMPANY TO COX CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Council/speaker discussion followed, regarding a new Dimension Cable studio located at Rancho Santiago College, Orange campus. Motion carried 5-0. 19. LEGAL SERVICES STUDY 400-10 William Huston, City Manager, reported that at Council direction, staff prepared a report comparing Tustin's legal fees with similar cities. He stated that staff identified thirteen California cities similar to Tustin based on population ranges from 34,000 to 115,500, development activity, and services provided. Eight of the cities had in-house City Attorneys and five had contract City Attorneys. The general fund budget amounts and building permit values provided a basis for judgements about the size of each City's operations and development activity which had direct bearing on legal expenses. He stated that legal expenses for the survey cities were identified as general legal expenses and other legal expenses. He summarized the survey findings of the thirteen cities including general legal expense ranges for contract and in- house attorneys; anticipated annual operating cost for an in-house attorney; necessary staff for a City Attorney's office; litigation and redevelopment matters would necessitate hiring outside law firms; billable hours for general legal services; and initial capital outlay for an in-house attorney for furniture, law library, etc. Council/staff discussion followed regarding separating legal expenses into general fund legal expenses and all other legal expenses; capital costs for the law library and furniture; and billable hours. Councilmember Doyle requested that staff conduct additional study regarding specific cost breakdown of employing an in-house attorney. Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated that after contracting with Rourke, Woodruff and Spradlin for 30 years, it was time to open the City Attorney position for competition whether it be in-house or contract; the report indicated it would save the City money to employ an in-house attorney; the convenience to staff of having an in-house attorney; and he stated his support for opening the position for Request for Bid. Councilmember Worley stated that the report indicated there would not be a cost savings to the City to employ an in-house attorney; an in-house attorney could not handle all the municipal law specialties and the City would have to contract for those issues; the number of law sub -contractors Rourke, Woodruff, and Spradlin were currently using; the excellent record of the City Attorney's office; lack of benefits paid to the City Attorney; Tustin's City Attorney hourly rate was lower than survey cities; and she stated she was not opposed to opening the process for Request for Bid, but that she did not think it was in the best interest of Tustin to employ an in-house attorney. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 11-7-94 Councilmember Thomas noted that the City was recognized for privatization; Rourke, Woodruff, and Spradlin was an excellent firm; contracting a City Attorney would save the taxpayers approximately $150,000.00; he supported contracting an attorney versus an in-house attorney; Request for Qualifications was more appropriate than Request for Bids; setting specific standards in the Request for Qualifications; and he supported opening the position for Request for Qualifications. Mayor Saltarelli explained attorney billable hours, law library costs, the multitude of issues handled by a City Attorney; an outside law firm would have the necessary knowledge to handle the multitude of City issues; the importance of the City Attorney protecting the taxpayers' financial security; annual savings to the City by contracting a City Attorney; in-house attorney could not handle litigation cases; he expressed satisfaction with the City's current representation and stated firms were changed only when there was dissatisfaction; suggested interviewing perspective lawyers in lieu of Request for Bid; stated billable hours were not the answer to how much a firm would cost the City because all law firms billed in different manners; and it was inappropriate at this time to consider an in-house attorney. Council/staff discussion followed regarding using a Request for Qualifications. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to open the Request for Qualifications process to select a firm for contract legal services. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the Request for Qualifications containing stipulations that the law firm have expertise in redevelopment law and military base planning; screening proposals to approximately seven firms; developing criteria to include in the Request for Qualifications; expediting the process; and agreement expiration with Rourke, Woodruff, and Spradlin. As an amendment to the original motion, it was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to submit guidelines for the Request for Qualification process for contract legal services at the November 21, 1994 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 455-05 RECESS AT 9:20 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 9:35 P.M. 20. YOUTH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested staff submit a report regarding available use options for the Case Swayne property on Newport Avenue. He explained that the Redevelopment Agency purchased that land for the Newport Avenue extension to Edinger Avenue and construction for the extension would not begin for another five to seven years. He stated during the interim period, the site could be developed for youth recreation such as a teen center, roller hockey, child care and/or other recreational opportunities. He stressed the importance of providing facilities for the youth in the Southwest area and this property provided the City that opportunity. Council discussion followed regarding investigating other properties in the Southwest area for youth activities; locating a roller hockey site; Newport Avenue extension construction timeline; and potential hazard to youth crossing the railroad tracks by the Case Swayne property. William Huston, City Manager, stated staff would.prepare a report identifying potential sites for youth recreation facilities in the Southwest area. Council/staff discussion followed regarding building a youth area with arcades, miniature golf course, and recreation center; and Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin closure may provide opportunities CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 11-7-94 for additional youth recreational facilities. 930-05 21. REQUEST TO WAIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TSIP) FEES FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 14914 (NEWPORT CAMINO PLAZA) William Huston, City Manager, requested this item be removed from the agenda because the owner had agreed to pay the Transportation System Improvement Program (TSIP) fees; and staff would investigate other areas to provide assistance to this project. _— It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to remove this item from the agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Potts and Councilmembers Thomas and Worley commended staff in reaching a solution agreeable to the applicant and City. Council/staff discussion followed regarding payment of the TSIP fees; and making certain applicants were aware of the fee amounts at the time of obtaining building permits. Motion carried 5-0. 390-55 22. ORDINANCE PLACING LIMITATIONS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested the City of Irvine ordinance placing limitations on campaign contributions be used as a model for Tustin's ordinance; and requested the Tustin Community Participants committee be included in drafting the ordinance. Council discussion followed regarding the City of Irvine was contemplating raising the dollar contribution amount; and encouraging Tustin citizen groups to submit their recommendations to the City. The following member of the audience spoke regarding his attendance at the City of Irvine Council meeting during discussion of.placing limitations on campaign contributions; complexity of the City of Irvine ordinance; supported citizen task force input; suggested resident Berklee Maughan lead the citizen task force; and requested Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney, be involved in drafting the ordinance: Alex Carrassi, 13132 Newport, Tustin PUBLIC INPUT SOUTHWEST AREA YOUTH ACTIVITIES 450-05 Pamel Popoff, 16571 Alliance Avenue, Tustin, disagreed with the extended timeline for providing youth activities in the Southwest area. William Huston, City Manager, clarified youth recreational opportunities would be available at the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin, in the long-term; however, staff would investigate recreation facility sites in the Southwest area immediately. Mayor Saltarelli noted redevelopment law was complex. and prevented the City from moving forward in an expeditious matter on these issues. He pledged Council perseverance in providing youth recreational opportunities in the Southwest area. OTHER BUSINESS OLD_TOWN BANNERS/ENTRY SIGNS Councilmember Doyle expressed opposition to designs approved for Old Town banners and entry signs. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, explained that Council had authorized staff to proceed with design and implementation of banner and entry signs in Old Town. She stated that the graphic identification on the entry and banner signs would be similar; a subcommittee chose the final design; bids had CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 11-7-94 been received for the banners and installation would be in two to four weeks; and the entry signs were a standard Caltrans sign and would be ready by early 1995. Council/staff discussion followed regarding design of the signs; and abiding by the subcommittee's recommendation. The following member of the audience spoke regarding the sign designs: Dave Vandaveer, Subcommittee member Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding completion of the banner signs; directional signs could be modified; conducting a survey of the proposed signs in Old Town; directional sign designs; and location of banner signs. CITY ATTORNEY TASK BILLING Councilmember Doyle questioned the status of the City Attorney task billing. Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney, responded that the process had begun in September. FARMERS' MARKET Councilmember Doyle stated that vendors at the Farmers' Market seemed limited to one vendor per product. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded that the City had no control over vendor selection and staff was working with the Farm Bureau to encourage them to remain in Tustin and change the day and hours of operation. TRAFFIC CONGESTION Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested staff survey City streets to explore implementation of measures to alleviate the traffic congestion. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, TUSTIN 10K MUD RACE Councilmember Worley reported on her participation in the MCAS, Tustin 10K Mud Race. CITY HALL ALTERNATE FRIDAY CLOSURE STUDY Councilmember Thomas requested that City Hall closure on alternate Fridays be monitored for cost savings and service to the public. William Huston, City Manager, responded that the basis for the City implementing a modified work schedule was to meet Air Quality Management District mandates, and the schedule was an employee benefit. He noted overtime reduction and increased manpower efficiency in the Police Department by utilizing the modified schedule. Council/staff discussion followed regarding developers experiencing difficulty in remembering what Friday City Hall was closed; most municipalities were closed on the same alternate Friday; County of Orange could return to a 5 -day work week; and monitoring modified work schedule efficiency. DRIVING IN CITY PARKS Councilmember Thomas questioned if an ordinance existed prohibiting driving in City parks due to a recent incident at Centennial Park. William Huston, City Manager, stated staff would investigate the matter. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 11-7-94 VOTE ON NOVEMBER 81 1994 Councilmember Thomas and Mayor Saltarelli encouraged everyone to vote on November 8, 1994. TUSTIN SOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE FENCE BARRIERS Mayor Saltarelli requested a report on funding for the Tustin South Little League fence barriers. ST. JEANNE DE LESTONNEC STUDENTS' PLEDGE TO STAY OFF DRUGS Mayor Saltarelli reported on his recent speech at St. Jeanne De Lestonnec school during Drug Abuse Awareness Week and the oath all students pledged to him to never use illegal drugs.. CLOSED SESSION - None Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, November 21, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R. , ,, ARELLI, MAYOR R E. WYNN, CITY CLERK