HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1975 09 02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
September 2, 1975
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor
Saltarelli.
i II.
!PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Sharp.
III.
INVOCATION Given by Councilman Welsh.
IV.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp, Sutcliff,
Welsh
Absent: Councilmen: None
Others present: City Administrator William Bopf
Assistant City Administrator for Community
Development Ken Fleagle
City Attorney James Rourke
City Clerk Ruth Poe
PUBLIC
HEARINGS 1. ZONE CHANGE 73-6 .AMENDMENT
To consider the application of theAtchison, Topeka and
Santa FeRailway Companyto amend Paragraph 6 of Ordinance
No. 611.
Location: Irvine Industrial Complex, northerly of mainline
ATSF, easterly Of proposed Jamboree and westerly
of new Myford Road.
The public portion of the hearing was opened at 7:37 p.m.
Mr. Robert Hauptli, Manager of Real Estate and Development
for ATSF Railroad, informed the Council that they will remove
the Kathryn Spur track and the sidings from the Tustin Meadows
area and relocate them in the Tustin-Irvine Industrial
Complex. Mr. Hauptli also stated they would be setting time
limits for the crossing on Walnut Avenue.
Mayor Saltarelli questioned if there'would be any interruptions
on Walnut Avenue for vehicular tra~ffic between the hours of
6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Hauptti
answered that there would only beurgency rail operations and
they would not exceed a continuous period of more than five
minutes.
There being no further comments or objections, the public
POrtiongf the-hearing w~s closed at 7:40~ p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 662
An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 611 PERTAINING TO CONDITIONS OF
ZONE CHANGE 73-6 RELATED TO RAIL OPERATIONS SERVING THE
IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX.
Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 662,
have first rea~.ing by title only. Carried unanimously.
The secretary read Ordinance No. 662 by title.
Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff that Ordinance No. 662 b~
introduced. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp,
Sutcliff, Wel~'~. Noes: none. Absent: None.
City Council Minutes
9/2/75 ' Page Two
VI.
PUBLIC
CONCERNS Mr. Jeff Overstreet of TelFacts, Costa Mesa, informed the
Council of their public information system that can be
reached via a telephone number for each particular city,
which informs the public about projects and issues of the
City Council, emergency services, and vocational information.
VII.
CONSENT
CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 18, 1975 meeting.
2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in the amount of $87,757.12
3. RESOLUTION NO. 75-58
A Resolution of the City Councillof the City of Tustin,
AUTHORIZING CITY REPRESENTATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION. Adoption as recommended.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 75-59
A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin,
California, RELATIVE TO REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
AND PARKING ON CERTAIN PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY.
Adoption as recommended.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 75-60
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin
ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION BY RECONSTRUCTION OF
SOUTHERLY HALF MITCHELL AVENUE AT UTT DRIVE. ADOPTED
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
6. PERSONNEL RECLASSIFICATION -ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Approvat as recommended.
7. UNITED WAY FLAG ON CITY FLAG POLE
Approval as recommended by the City Administrator.
8. RED CROSS AGREEMENT - Assistance During Natural
Dlsasters. Approval as recommended by the City
Administrator.
MOved~ Welsh, seconded by Edgar that number 7 of the
Consent Calendar be removed from the Consent Calendar
for separate consideration, and that all other items of
the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously.
7. UNITED WAY FLAG ON CITY POLE
Mr. Welsh suggested that the City would be setting a
precedent for otherco~ganizations that would want to fly
their flags on the City pole. Mr. Welsh stated that the
City should set down some guidelines and consider this
item again at the next meeting.
Mr. Bopf commented that the United Fund Drive supports
local organizations within our community and this organiza-
tion is recognized by our employees.
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sutcliff to continue this
matter to the next regular meeting. Carried 4-1,
Mayor Saltarelli voting no.
VIII.
ORDINANCES
FOR
ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 658
An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California,
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 475 AND PORTIONS OF THE
TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO FLY CONTROL.
City Council Minutes
9/2/75 Page three
Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 658
have second readingby title Only.' Carried unanimously.
The Secretary read Ordinance No~. 658 by ~itle.
Moved by Sharp, seconded by Sutcliff that Ordinance No. 658
be adopted, Carried..' Ayes: SaltarelIi, Edgar, Sharp,
Sutcliff~ well. Noes: none. Absent: none.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 659
An Ordinance of the City of TUstin, AMENDING THE TUSTIN
CITY CODE RELATIVE TO ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS,
LICENSING OF ANIMAL FACILITIES AND AMENDING FEE SCHEDULE.
Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 659
H'ave second reading by title only. Carried unanimously.
The secretary read Ordin:ance No. 659 by title.
Councilman Sharp suggested that if they increase the fees
they could improve the service and the City should petition
the County to improve the service.
~li'nformed the Council that' he would communicate with
the County on this matter.
After some discussi6n, Councilman Sharp suggested that the
Ci'ty' look.~in~toa cost benefit 'analysis of the City providing
its own'animal control service in lieuof the County service.
Moved by SUtcliff,' secondedby Edgar that Ordinance No. 659 b~
adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp, Sutcliff,'
Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none]
3. ORDINANCE NO. 660
An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, CALLING
A SPECIAL ELECTION I TO BE HELD ON 'THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1975 PERTAINING TO THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY KNOWN AS
THE "SYCAMORE-RED HILL ANNEXATION NO.. 85" TO THE CITY OF
TUSTIN.
Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 660 have
second reading by title only. Carried unanimously.
The secretary read Ordinance No. 660 by title/
Councilman Welsh questioned how much this election is going
to cost the City.
Mayor Sal'tarelli~ stated'that it .would cost in the neighborhood
of $600 to $700 and there is a good chance that this annexation
will be approved since residents have passed around petitions
of approval.
M0vedby Edgar, 'secondedby Sharp that Ordinance No. 660 be
adopted. Carried. Ayes: Sal~a~!i, Sharp, Edgar, Sutcliff.
Noes: ~qels"~7'~Sent: none.
~x.
OLD
BUSINESS 1. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT - Tennis
courts at Currie Intermediate Schooll
Moved by Sharp, seconded by Ed.gar, that the Mayor be authorized
to execute agreement with Tustin Unifled School District
relative to joint development of tennis Courts at currio
School. Carried unanimo'~Sly.
City Council Minutes
9/2/75 Page four
2. MINUTE PROCEDURE - PUBLIC MEETINGS
Mr. Bopf recommended thattheCity institute the new minute
procedure by authorizing the revised minute format plus the
capital outlayof $225 for the recording unit and casette
players.
MOved by Eagar) seconded-by Sutcliff that the City institute
~he new minute procedure by-authorizing the revised minu'~e
format plus the capital outlay of $225.
After some discussion among the council, it was moved by
Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that the above motl~be
amended to provide that the City Council and Planning
Commissionmeetingtapes be kept on file for 5 years.
Carried unanimously.
The City Clerk'was instructed to present a resolution at
the next meeting amending Council policy to provide that
the tapes of the-Planning Commission and City Council be
kept for a period of 5 years.
3. BRYAN AVENUE/NEWPORT AVENUE 'WIDENING
Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp, that the Bryan Avenue
widening be accomplished simultaneously with the Newport
Avenue widening.
Ma~or Saltarelli questioned if there would be any legal
ramifications connected with this separate widening that
would delay.-the widen.ing of Newport~Avenue.
Mr'. Bopf informed the Council that this would be an
~separate project and Would be kept distinct
from the County.. ~
The a~eve motion was'carried~ 4-1,~ Councilman Sutcliff
voting no.
Mr. Fleagle informed that the Planning Commission will
schedule a public hearing for thea~quisition of property
along BryantAvenue.
4. REMOVAL OF SEATING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
After some discussidn Council ~directed that this matter
be set aside until the problem becomes more severe.
5. RAISED MEDIANS - NEWPORT AVENUE
Moved by Edgar, seconded by ~Sutcl!iff that the City Council
convene to a public study session in the City Hall Con-
ference Room following this meeting to review the proposed
revisions and set a date for public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
XI.
NEW
BUSINESS AWARD OF BID - BRYAN AVENUE/UTT DRIVE STORM DRAIN
Bids were received as foilows:
Robert L. Berard Co.- ..................... $178,951.00
~eming &Clarke, Inc.- ................... 204,784.40
McGuire Construction Co. Inc.- ............ 207,894.00
Bebek Co.--~----=~---- ..... - .......r .... ?- 211 718.00
J. L. Scott C~.--~ ..... ~ ..... ~--~.~ ...... 212,795.40
Chine Pipeline Const. Co, ................. 220 849.00
Edmond J. Vadnais ......................... 228.364.00
Rogers & Davies ............. ~ ............ ~ 229 319.00
~itY~Constr~ctiOn~-, ..... ~-~ .... ~ ..... T' 232 121.30
Colich ConstructiOn CO.- .................. 235 543.62
Crushers Inc.- ............................ 237 450.00
Kec Company .......................... ~ ....238,999.00
Savala Construction Co.- .................. 241,923.90
City Council Minutes
9/2/75 Page five
M~ved byShaEp, seconded by Edgar~ that the contract b~
~Warded to the low bidder,.IRobert L.. Berard Company of
Irvine, in th~ amountof $178,951.00. Carried unanimously.
2. ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE YARD
Councilman Edgar commented that he hoped the architect had a
methodical understanding Ofour City's needs, to include a
timetable that is realistic.
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar to proceed with the
~'~lected~ ar~hitect,(Anthony &Langford) and the committee
structure aS'indiCatedin report dated August 28, 1975 from
theCitY~Adm~niStrat0r.= Carrie~'unanimoUsly.
Councilman Sharp indicated that he would like to see flexi-
bility in the design of the yard sO if a change in operating
procedures occurred we would not be bound by physical con-
straints Of th~ yard~
Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp to amend the above motion to
include that part of the contract will be a report on OctOber'
20 that. will clearly spell out some of the elements of the
yard. Carried unanimously.
3. ANNEXATION STATEMENT - SYCAMORE.RED RILL ANNEXATION NO. 85 85
Moved by Edgar, ~econded by Sutcliffthat the C~ty Council
officiatlYdetegate~the !reSPonsibility for signing the ballo~
argument presented on behalf Of the City relative to the
subject annexatf.on tO the petition circularors for this
annexation. Carried 4-1, CouncilmanWe~sh voting no.
4. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Traffic Engineering SUrvey of Amaganset Way
Moved by Edgar, seconded by welsh that the Traffic Commission
r~commen=datiOns!~regarding'the Traffic Engineering Survey of
AmagansetWay beapptoved,~-Carried unanimously.
Bj ~.'Pedestrian Crossing Stud~ - Irvine Boulevard between
ProSpect Avenu~IlandFashi6n Lane.
After some discussion among the Council it was moved by Welsh,
seconded by Edgar to table this matter until further data is
collected~ C~rried.3-2, Councilmen Saltarelli and Sutcliff
voting no~ . .....
5. AWARD OF BID - STREET SWEEPER
Bids received as follows:
Elgin $58,359
EColotec ' $57,388
After some discussion among the Council regarding the per-
formanc~'6f the~e~pers, i~ waS~m0ved by Saltarelli,
· s_econded by Edgar, that bid for street swee~er by awarded
to Haaker Equipment Company for the Ecolotec Vacu-Sweep
diesel powered-sweeper,..in the amount of $57,388. Carried
'unan imo uS ly.
RECESS The Mayor called a short recess at 9:15 p.m.
CALL TO
ORDER The!meetinq~reconVened ~tI9:22~p.~,
OTHER = ! ·
BUSINESS 1. NEWPORT-AVENUE AND FIRST STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATION
Council requested a thorough report on this matter and
deferred action to a later date.
., City Council Minutes
9/2/75 Page six
2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 614,
AUTHORIZING OPEN HOUSE REALTY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
Mr. Jim Ki~erstyn, Kierstyn Realty, presented his views on
directionat signs and requested that'the'East Orange County
Board of Realtors meet with the Planning Commission to work
toward a splution, to the proble~ and.Create an Ordinance in
the beSt interests.of the community. .
council directed the Planning Commission to appoint two
members of.~the-commission to work with the East Orange ~
County Board of,Realtors towardasolution for directional
signs 'and. obtain their ~unsel's opinion as to the
legality and responsibilit~ of the realtor for signs in
the public right-of-way.
3. LIGHTING FOR LITTLE LEAGUES
Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welshto direct staff to in-
vestigate a joint program of lighting with the Tustin
Little League, football teams and other organizations
that sponsor children.'s sports activities. Carried
u~animously~ .
4. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION - RED HILL AVENUE AT
MOULTON PARKWAY
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar-that an amount of
S2,800.00'be appropriated to perform the traffic signal
modification concurrently with the TOPICS project located
at Red Hilt~ Avenue atMoulton Parkway. Carried
unanimously.
5. WIND MACHINE ON McCALLA PROPERTY ~AT PROSPECT AND
BENETA WAY
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sutcliff that staff
dispose of-the wind machine as close to market value as
possible and divide the proceeds equally between the City
and the McCallas. Carried unanimously.
Council requested that there be no destruction of trees
in the removal process, if possible.
6. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Moved' by-Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, that the City
Attorney take legal action against the electrical con-
tractor if the electrical equipment is not fully in-
stalled in the. Council Chambers by September 15, 19/5.
Carried.
7. AB 1352 - OVERWEIGHT TRUCKS
Council directed staff to prepare .Correspondence for the
Mayor's signature recommending this bill be vetoed.
8. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
Moved byEdgar, seconded-by Sutcliffthat consideration
of improving and addi~'~IdeWalkSbe deleted from this ~
program and improvements be restricted-tO curbs and
gutters. Carried.
9. INSURANCE COMPETITIVENESS
Mr. Bopf advised that he has contacted some advisory
houses that would help the City review its insurance
packages to insure that the City is getting the best
insurance for the dollar. Mr. Bopf informed that if the
City wants to take bids from insurance companies it will
take approximately 3 months to prepare the
specifications.
City Council Minutes
9/2/75 Page seven
10. TAX INCREASE
Councilman Welsh advised that he was not informed that the
tax rate would be set at the August 18th meeting. Had he
known, lhe would have attended and voted against the tax
increase because he feels that the reserve was sufficient
to serve fiscal year 75-76.
11. UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STRIKERS
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to direct staff to
prepare correspondence to the Federal Department of Health,
Education and Welfare in support of a proposed regulation
denying eligibility for welfare and unemployment benefits
for striking employees. Carried.
12. "NOISE"
Council requested staff to investigate the benefits of
joining "NOISE" (National Organization to Insure a Sound-
CDntrolled Environment), and report back at a later
meeting.
13. PADS BY-LAWS
Council directed the City Attorney and City Administrator to
~eview the contract and by-laws with PADS and propose
modifications in the contract where needed.
14. BICYCLE PATH COMMITTEE
It was announced that the first meeting of the Bicycle Path
Committee would be held in the City Hall Conference Room on
Tuesday, September 9, 1975, at 7:30 p.m.
15. MAIN STREET TRAFFIC
Council directed the City Engineer to investigate what
signing is available for Main Street to indicate that
Street to be single lane in each direction.
XIII.
ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned at 10:40p.m. to ap~ii~ Stud~S~sion_
in~z!~ii~'e~e=~H~e Room in City Hall ~ considek ~ewpOrt
Avenue raised medians, and then to the next regular meeting
on Monday, September 15, 1975.
CLERK