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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 MINUTES 03-06-95 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 21v 1995 NO. 3 3-6-95 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:05 p.m. at the Council chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Potts. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rev. Bill Gluli, Colonial Bible Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Jim Potts, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley Council Absent: None City Clerk Wynn: Absent Others Present: 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.~Com. Development Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Dan Fox, Senior Planner Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner Rick Brown, Building Official Rick Zimmer, Redevelopment Program Manager Dave Gottlieb, Redevelopment Project Manager Approximately 110 in the audience PROCLAMATION BLACK HISTORY MONTH Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a proclamation to Helen Shipp declaring February as Black History Month. Helen Shipp, Orange County Black Historical Commission, thanked Council for the proclamation and invited the public to attend Black Exposition Day in Tustin on Saturday, February 25, 1995. PUBLIC INPUT - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 2-21-95 PUBLIC HEARINGS ( ITEMS I THROUGH 3 ) le APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PEP. MIT 94-023 AND DESIGN REVIEW 94-030 (McDONALD'S CORPORATION) Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the applicant was proposing establishment of a McDonald's Restaurant at the southeast corner of Tustin Ranch Road and Bryan Avenue. He stated the proposed restaurant would contain approximately 50 seats, a drive-thru facility, and outdoor play area. On January 23, 1995, the Planning Commission approved the proposed restaurant; however, on January 30, 1995, staff received an appeal from a resident opposing the project. He said that prior to the Planning Commission meeting, the applicant had met with adjacent homeowner associations who had expressed concerns regarding potential increased noise levels caused by the drive-thru facility and trash compactor use, signage lighting, and vehicle lights in the drive- thru. Staff had proposed conditions of approval including limiting hours of the play area and the drive-thru, relocating the pad site, additional landscaping, illuminated signage turned off at closing, and roof design. He stated the applicant had indicated they would increase landscape screening to 4% feet and would turn off exterior building lights after closing. He summarized design guidelines for the shopping center; architecture; and lack of inverse condemnation damages and potential City liability. Mayor Saltarelli opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to Conditional Use Permit 94-023 and Design Review 94-030: Randy Candias, 13595 Eucalyptus, Tustin Steve Gould, 2189 Avocado Drive, Tustin Richard Grace, 2482 Via Castillo, Tustin William Kirkpatrick, Sycamore Glen resident Jane Anderson, Sevilla Homeowners Association (submitted homeowner letters opposing the project) Steve Denlinger, 13516 Pecan, Tustin Shari Sluder, 13522 Pecan, Tustin Martin Gelband, 13515 Holly .Drive, Tustin Bruce Borden, 2332 Basswood Circle, Tustin Kathy Kellerman, 2510 Calle LaMancha, Tustin Aaron Morris, 13421 Montecito, Tustin Pamela Gelband, 13515 Holly Drive, Tustin _Jennifer Short, 2464 Via Corella, Tustin Scott Almquist, 2459 Calle Montella, Tustin The following members of the audience spoke in favor of Conditional Use Permit 94-023 and Design Review 94-303: Howard Burns, McDonald ' s Corporation ( submitted handout regarding traffic study on Tustin Ranch Road and Bryan Avenue) James Frisbie, applicant CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 2-21-95 The following member of the audience spoke regarding a noise study conducted at the proposed McDonald' s restaurant location: Fred Greve, Mestre, Greve and Associates Council/speakers Greve, Frisbie, and Burns discussion followed regarding ambient noise level; noise analysis survey focused on the Sycamore Glen area; car radio noise levels; lack of complaints from residents regarding the McDonald's located on First Street; relocation and limiting hours of speaker board; restaurant odor emission; applicant proposal to enclose play area; eliminating the tower; trash control; relocating the pad site; closing the drive- thru at an earlier time; relocating the drive-thru; and the importance of maintaining residential character. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the proposed project and addressed a speaker's comments regarding McDonald's response to the appellant's letter: Tony Bondwell, McDonald's Corporation There were no other speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed at 9:23 p.m. ~ayor Saltarelli recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m.; the meeting was £econvened at 9:35 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated Council represented all 60,000 residents; James Frisbie was a conscientious restaurant owner; spot-zoning was prohibited; and pledged he would respond to resident complaints regarding restaurant noise. Councilmember Doyle noted the disadvantage of building a dinner house at that location; the importance of the number of customer orders to the success of the business; all parties should consider compromises onsite relocation; and residents and applicant should work together for a solution. Councilmember Thomas noted the number of businesses staff had contacted as potential tenants on the site; stated his concern regarding the future proposed Irvine market place across from the Tustin Market Place; supported attracting new businesses to Tustin; supported the McDonald's Restaurant; and suggested continuing the item to allow, further discussion between the applicant and residents. Councilmember Worley stated the issue should be decided immediately; she supported McDonald's Restaurant at the location; noted the compromises made by McDonald's; and favored at least a 15-foot setback for the facility. Mayor Saltarelli noted the importance of Council listening to both sides of the issue; supported a setback and additional landscaping; and noted modifications would mitigate the noise levels. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 2-21-95 Council/speaker Burns/staff discussion followed regarding a 10 to 15 foot setback; 4% foot berm in lieu of the screen wall; and area landscaping. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Doyle, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 95-20: R~SOL~ION NO. 95-Z0 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-023 AND DESIGN REVIEW 94-030 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, noted changes to Resolution No. 95-21 including hours of operation on the drive- thru facility; architectural modifications; relocation of the pad; berm and screen wall; location of the speaker order board; and requirement of a noise study. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to approve Conditional Use Permit 94-023 and Design Review 94-030 by' adopting the following Resolution No. 95-21 as modified: R~SOLUTION NO. 95-Z~ - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-023 AND DESIGN REVIEW 94-030 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,871 SQUARE FOOT FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU SERVICE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND BRYAN AVENUE ON LOT 1 OF TRACT 14610 Council/speakers discussion followed regarding the final setback distance and McDonald's commitment to attempt the maximum setback of 15 feet. Motion carried 5-0. CODE AMEND~ 95-001 (CITY OF TUSTIN) Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported that the City Attorney's office had proposed zoning code amendments stipulating that an applicant, who had been denied a permit, could not re-apply for the same project for a period of one year unless the project had been substantially modified. Mayor Saltarelli opened the public hearing at 10:23 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 2-21-95 following Resolution No. 95-23: RESOLUTZON NO. 95-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 95-001 INCLUDING. REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Thomas, Seconded by Worley, that Ordinance No. 1146 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1146 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, that the following Ordinance No. 1146 be introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 11.46 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 95-001, ADDING SUBSECTION (e) REGARDINGREAPPLICATION FOR DISCRETIONARY LAND USE APPROVALS, AND SUBSECTION (f) REGARDINGREQUESTS FOR MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, TO SECTION 9293 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE Motion carried 5-0. ZONE CHANGE 94-006 (CALIFORNIA PACIFIC HOMES) Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the applicant was prOposing an' amendment to the East Tustin Specific Plan regarding the location of patio covers in patio home 'developments; building set back requirements would conform to the Uniform Building Code; and the changes would provide greater flexibility in locating patio covers in the patio home developments. Mayor Saltarelli opened the public hearing at 10:25 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 95-22: RESOLUTION NO. 95-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR ZONE CHANGE 94-006AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worle¥, that Ordinance No. 1145 have first .reading by title only. 'Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 2-21-95 Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1145 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, that the following Ordinance No. 1072 be introduced: ORDINANCE NO. 1145 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 94-006 TO AMEND SUBSECTION "a" OF SECTION 3.6.3.C3 OF THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN ENTITLED "PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS" RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PATIO COVER AND TRELLIS STRUCTURES WITHIN PATIO HOME DEVELOPMENTS Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDA~ ( ITEMS 4 THROUGH XS ) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. · APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,937,854.09. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 1, 1995 SPECIAL MEETING AND FEBRUARY 6, 1995 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve City Council Minutes of February I and February 6, 1995. 1994-95 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE/STATUS REPORT UPDATE (SECOND QUARTER) Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. · APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TUSTIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESw ASSOCIATION (TMEA) Recommendation: AUthorize the City Manager to execute subject Memorandum of Understanding with the Tustin Municipal Employees Association as recommended by Personnel Services. RESOLUTION NO. 95-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALAND INTERCONNECT AT JAMBOREE ROAD AND TUSTIN RANCH PLAZA Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 95-18 accepting said work as complete and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion; and direct the City Clerk to (1) Release the Labor and Materials Payment Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion and (2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. · CONCEPT APPROVAL FOR PETERS CANYON CHANNEL (FACILITY NO. F06) EMBANKMENT RESTORATION, MOFFETT DRIVE TO SCRRA/OCTA RAILWAY (COUNTY OF ORANGE PROJECT) 'Recommendation: Approve in concept the Peters Canyon Channel CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 2-21-95 11. lZ. 13. 14. 15. 16. (F06) Embankment Restoration Project from Moffett Drive to SCRRA/OCTA Railway as requested by the County of Orange and as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR COST OF RELOCATION OF TENANTB AT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (PROJECT NO. 700116) .Recommendation: Authorize a supplemental budget appropriation of $200,000 from the unappropriated reserve of the Measure M Turnback funds to Project No. 700116 (El Camino Real Widening). These funds will be utilized for the Relocation Benefit Payments to the tenants of the City-owned apartments at 1921-1951 E1 Camino Real as recommended by the Public Works Department. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL ASPHALT CONCRETE REHABILITATION AND OVERLAY PROJECT, FY 1994-95 Recommendation: Award the FY 1994-95 Asphalt Concrete Rehabilitation and Overlay Project contract to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $443,860.36 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. STATUS REPORT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT FIRST STREET/,,B,, STREET (CIP NO. 800048) Recommendation: Defer implementation of the subject project to a future fiscal year and direct staff to monitor the location and return the project for Council consideration when traffic conditions indicate that installation of a traffic signal is appropriate as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RESOLUTION NO. 95-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONDUCT EVENING MEETINGS AND PROVIDE TWO PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE MEETINGS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 95-25 requesting the Orange County Board of SUpervisors conduct evening meetings and provide an opportunity for the public to address the Board as recommended by the Office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION NO. 95-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 95-19 granting confidential employees the same compensation and benefits as other general employees as recommended by Personnel Services. STATUS REPORT - COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by Community Services Department. RESOLUTION NO. 95-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT FOR NEWPORT AVENUE AND WARREN AVENUE, PROJECT NO. 600101 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 95-24 accepting said work CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 2-21-95 and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - FEBRUARY 13, 1995 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify Planning Commission Action Agenda of February 13, 1995. NEW MEMBERS FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Recommendation: Appoint Carol Schroeder and Ileana Lopez to the Board of Directors of the Tustin Community Foundation as recommended by the Foundation Board of Directors and Community Services Department. REGUL]tRBUHINESS ( ITEMS ~9 THROUGH 26 ) IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED CONSTRUCTION NOISE REGULATIONS It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, that Ordinance No. 1143 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 4-0, Potts abstained. Following Second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1143 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Ordinance No. 1143: ORDINANCE NO. ~43 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE4 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE, HEALTH AND SANITATION Motion carried 4-0, Potts abstained (roll call vote). 20. CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES RELATIONSHIPS Councilmember Thomas stated that recent discussion with City Commission/Committee members revealed unfamiliarity with the Brown Act. He requested the City Attorney conduct a Brown Act workshop for City Commissions and Committees. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the City Attorney's availability to conduct the workshops without charge; past practice of informing Commission/Committee members of the Brown Act; and including conflict of interest in the workshop. ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY STATUS William Huston, City Manager, reported the Board of Supervisors voted to re-approve the Fire Authority Joint Powers Agreement (JPA); Board of Supervisors' position that the Orange County bankruptcy had created questions in the feasibility of approving the Fire Authority JPA; Orange County cities pressuring the Board of Supervisors to approve the JPA; and the Fire Authority JPA was effective March 1, 1995. CITY couNcIL MINUTES Page 9, 2-21-95 Mayor Saltarelli noted that Board of Supervisors Silva and Stanton voted in opposition to the Fire Authority JPA. William Huston, City Manager, stated the Orange County bankruptcy impact on the City was approximately $447,000.00; the 800 megahertz communication system and assessment district bond refinancing could be affected by the bankruptcy; and potential impacts on various County services. Mayor Saltarelli stated that at the recent Creditor's Committee meeting, questions arose regarding whether the seven-member Committee was speaking for the people they represented; noted Irvine City Manager Paul Brady had indicated he would vote according to the desire of the 31 represented cities; questioned the acceptability of the County's proposed plan; and the Creditor's Committee must vote at the direction of the agency represented. ~I~D NITE 2995 REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION The following member of the audience requested a $4,000.00 contribution for the 1995 Tustin High School Grad Nite: Pete Seitz, Tustin High School Grad Nite Committee. Council/speaker discussion followed regarding the lack of available funding sources for the Grad Nite party. Councilmember Worley stated concern that the contribution would not be used for educational purposes; therefore, .she would not support the Committee's request for funding. Councilmember Thomas stated that because of the County bankruptcy, lack of funding sources, and Foothill High School's pending request for a grad nite contribution, he supported allocating $2,750.00, the same amount the City contributed in 1994~ Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated he would abstain from voting on this issue because his son was a Tustin High School graduating senior. Council/speaker discussion followed .regarding the Grad Nite Committees' goals included maintaining low student admission prices; 100 percent graduating student attendance; and a variety of activities~consistent with last year's grad nite. Mayor Saltarelli stated preventing one automobile accident justified a contribution to the Grad Nite Committee; suggested a $3,000.00 .allocation; and supported the safe environment for graduating students provided at Grad Nite. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to appropriate $3,000.00 to Tustin High School Grad Nite. Motion carried 3-1, Worley opposed, Potts abstained. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 2-21-95 23. Z4. 26. STATUS OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that Request for Proposals (RFP) had been forwarded to consultant firms; the zoning ordinance amendment process had been included in the budget; RFP's would be reviewed in April 1995; and the project should commence in July 1995. 1995 AUDITOR SELECTION Mayor Saltarelli expressed concern that support material from each firm had not been forwarded to Council allowing full review of qualifications and background; and requested continuance of this selection. The following member of the audience spoke regarding submitting summaries of each firm to Council: Walt Sullens, Audit Committee It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Potts, to continue this item. Motion carried 5-0. AB13 (STATE MANDATED SMOKING REGULATIONS) William Huston, City Manager, reported that staff recommended the City's current smoking ordinance remain in place in the event that AB13 was repealed or subjected to court challenges. He clarified that at this time, the City would not enforce beyond the minimum guidelines of AB13. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to direct staff to adhere to the regulations set forth in AB13; have the City's smoking ordinance remain in place until it is clear there will be no court challenges to AB13 or attempts to repeal it. If after a reasonable period of time it appears that AB13 will continue to be in place, then the City Council could repeal the City's smoking ordinance; and designate Community Development code enforcement personnel and the Police Department, as authorized, to enforce AB13. 'The Community DeveloPment Department would have primary enforcement responsibility with the Police Department as backup (i.e. after regular City business hours). Motion carried 5-0. 1994-95 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to continue this item. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11, 2-21-95 OTHER BUSINESS CONTINUE CLOSED SESSION ITEM NO. I William Huston, City Manager, requested continuing Closed Session Item No. 1 to the March 6, 1995 Council meeting. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL FINALS Councilmember Doyle stated that the Tustin High School basketball team had reached the quarter finals and wished them luck. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a report on traffic signals with five displays and signage he observed in Las Vegas, Nevada. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT VIOLATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Potts reported on Housing and Urban Development violations occurring at Tustin Garden Care Home. William Huston, City Manager, responded that varying facts had been reported to staff and the matter would be investigated. POLICE DEPARTMENT TASK FORCE Councilmember Worley commended the police department on their successful task force arrest operation. BABY GIFT Councilmember Thomas thanked a resident for receipt of a baby gift. LETTER TO SUPERVISORS STANTONAND SILVA Mayor Saltarelli requested a mayoral letter be forwarded to Orange County Supervisors Stanton and Silva opposing their obstruction to formation of the Joint Powers Fire Authority. CLOSED SESSION Council concurred to continue closed session: (1)' to confer with the City Manager regarding compensation for management employees, to the March 6 1995 Counci~ meeting. ' Mayor Saltarelli announced the City Council would convene in closed session (2) to confer with the City Attorney regarding the initiation of ._litigation [.Government Code Section 54956.9(c)]; ten (10) potential cases. Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 11:03 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, March 6, 1995, at CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12, 2-21-95 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saltarelli announced that the City Attorney had been given direction to initiate ten (10) code enforcement actions. The defendants and other particulars shall be identified once the actions have been filed. This information would be made available to the City Clerk within the next three (3)'weeks. THOMAS R. SALTARELLI, MAYOR MARY E. WYN~, CITY CLERK