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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1975 08 18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL August 18, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by F~yor Saltarelli. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Sutcliff. III. INVOCATION Led by Councilman Edgar. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff, Sharp (arrived at 8:10 p.m.) Absent: Councilmen: Welsh Others present: City Administrator William Bopf Assistant City Administrator for Community Development Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutclifft to appoint Lawrence Holms as Fire Chief at a monthly salary of $1,750. Carried unanimously, Councilman Sharp and~Welsh absent. 2. FLIGHT PATTERNS, ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT Mayor Saltarelli referred to correspondence from Supervisor Clark and informed that the City is doing all it can to bring a halt to the aircraft noise which is impacting the City of Tustin. Copies of this correspondence are available upon request from the City Clerk. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. SYCAMORE-RED HILL ANNEXATION NO. 85 EXCLUSION HEARING ~yor Saltarelli opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:35 p.m. Seeing and hearing no one, the hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. City Attorney Rourke pointed out that the voting hours would be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. rather than 8:00 p.m. as was stated in Ordinance No. 660, page 2, line 18. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 660 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 660 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 660 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 660 by title. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 660 be passed and adopted as an urgency measure. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. 2. VACATION OF PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT - LOT 9, TRACT 7813 The public hearing was opened at 7:40 p.m. Seeing and hearing no one, the hearing was closed at 7:41 p.m. City Council Minutes 8/18/75 Page two Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that a quitclaim of the pedestrian easement across Lot 9, Tract 7813 be authorized with a retention of the storm drain easement as recorded. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. PUBLIC CONCERNS NONE. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 4, 1975, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount of $356,807.20 3. R/W CERTIFICATE PHASE I - NEWPORT AHFP PROJECT NO. 809 (Storm Drain Portion) Authorization for execution of certification as recom- mended by the City Engineer. 4. RESOLUTION N0. 75-55 A Resolution of the City CounCil of the City of Tustin, California, SUPPORTING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL HR 7666 TO INCREASE AMOUNT OF OUTSIDE EARNINGS LIMITA- TIONS UNDER SOCIAL SECURITY. 5. AGREEMENT NO. 775-529 - NEWPORT AVENUE Authorization for execution of Agreement for design and construction of street improvements within unincorporated areas along Newport Avenue between Irvine and McFadden as recommended by the City Engineer. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 75-76 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDA- TION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Modification of traffic signals at the intersection of Red Hill at Sycamore and Red Hill at Walnut. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that item 6 be removed from the Consent Calendar. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Edgar that items 1 through 5 of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 75-76 In response to Councilman Edgar's concern regarding the left turn pocket for this traffic signal located at Sycamore and Red Hill, Mr. Ledendecker explained that the light is elec- trically sensored and the left turn arrows appear only when there is a demand for them, i~e., more than three cars in the left turn pocket. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Resolution No. 75-76 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. City Council Minutes 8/18/75 Page three VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 656 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, RELATIVE TO APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 656 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 656 by title. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 656 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 657 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, REVISING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 657 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 657 by title. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 657 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar; Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. IX. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 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. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 658 have first reading by title only~ Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. The secretary read OrdinanCe No. 658 by title. Moved by Edgar~ seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 658 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 659 An Ordinance of the City Of Tustin, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS, LIC- ENSING OF ANIMAL FACILITIES AND AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 659 have first reading by title only, Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 659 by title. City Council Minutes 8/18/75 Page four Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 659 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutclif~. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. EXTENSION OF NEWPORT AVENUE Report was received and filed. 2. NUISANCE WATER DRAINAGE PROBLEMS - GREENMEADOW & ROYAL OAK After some discussion, Council directed staff to correspond with the Tustin Meadows Community Association regarding a temporary solution for this problem. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS a.Request for bike lane route from Peppertree subdivi- sion to St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School. MoVed by Saltarelli~ seconded by Sutcliff, that on-street bicycle lanes as requested not be established from the Peppertree subdivision to St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School. Carried unanimously~ Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. b.Tustin High School request for removal of parking restrictions. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that the City COuncil approve the plan dated July 10, 1975, with regard to parking restriction revision and the restriping of Laguna Road. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. 4. SETTING OF TAX RATE, 1975-76 a. ORDINANCE NO. 661 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76. Councilman Edgar comented that the public had supported the Park Bonds and the Civic Center Bonds, therefore the Council should keep a constant total rate, and proposed Alternate III, at a tax rate of $0.9955. Movedlby Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Ordinance No. 661 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 661 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 661 be introduced, Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. Moved by Edgar, secondedby Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 661 have second reading by title only, Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 661 by title. City Council Minutes 8/18/75 Page five Moved by Sutcliff, seconded b7 Edgar, that Ordinance No. 661 be passed and adopted as an urgencTmeasure. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. b. RESOLUTION N0.75-57 A Resolution of the City Council Of the City of Tustin FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO CARRY ON THE WORK OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Resolution No. 75-57 be readby title onlT. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Welsh absent. The secretary read Resolution No. 75-57 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that Resolution No. 75-57 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sutcliff. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Welsh. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. EVALUATION OF STREET SWEEPER PROPOSALS Mr. Bopf informed the Council that staff has determined that the City purchase a vacuum street sweeper as opposed to a mechanical and a diesel-fueled as opposed to a gasoline-fueled sweeper. A demonstration of the diesel Elgin Whirlwind and the Ecolotec Vacu-Sweep will take place on August 26 at 9:00 a.m., for Council and staff. 2. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF OBSCENE PUBLICATIONS Council directed staff to correspond with owners of retail stores and request them to keep obscene publications out of public display of children. (Councilman Sharp arrived at 8:10 p.m.) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 633 (BURGLAR ALARMS) Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sutcliff, to direct staff to revise Ordinance No. 633 to extend the penalty date and revise the penalty fees regarding burglar alarms~ Carried unanimously, Councilman Welsh absent. 4. MAINTENANCE YARD ARCHITECT Council was informed that architects would be reviewed this week and report would be prepared for the September 2nd meeting. 5. TRAFFIC CITATION REPORT Councilman Sutcliff requested a monthly traffic citation report from the Police Department breaking down the different citations. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to a Personnel Session and then to Tuesday, September 2, 1975.