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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1975 08 04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL August 4, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Saltarelli. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Welsh. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Edgar. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Edgar, Welsh. kbsent: Coanci]_men: Sharp, Sutcliff. Others present: City Administrator William Bopf Assistant City Administrator for Community Development Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe V. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. MR. ARTHUR CHARLETON, RE: NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS Mr. Arthur Charieton, 460 West Second Street, Tustin, represent- ing his neighborhood, stated their concerns: neighborhood does not want to make use of HCD funds for sidewalks and curbs; noise of low'flying jets between 6:00 and 11:00 p.m.; and traffic prob- lems on Pacific between First and Main Streets. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 21, 1975, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in the amount of $352,552.54. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 75-51 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 75-76. Adoption as recommended by the Planning Commission. 4. ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS, NEWPORT AVENUE AHFP NO. 765 AND 809 Authorization for Mayor to execute subject AHFP Agree- ments for the right-of-way acquisition, construction of street improvements and storm drain installation for Newport Avenue between Irvine Boulevard and McFadden Avenue. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 75-52 A Resolution of the City Council Of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON BRYAN AVENUE AND MAIN STREET FROM 100' EAST OF UTT DRIVE TO 400' WEST OF CENTENNIAL WAY AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVER- TISE FOR BIDS. Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. 6. NEWPORT AVENUE AHFP PROJECT R/W ACQUISITION Authorization for execution of Agreement for Parcel No. 103-641-19 (northeast comer of Newport and San Juan) and acceptance of deed as recommended by City Engineer. City Council Minutes 8/4/75 Page two Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that items 1 through 6 Of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously. VII. ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 655 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE SIGN CODE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, ORDINANCE NO. 614, AS AMENDED. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 655 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 655 by title. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 655 be passed and adopted. Carriedl Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Sutcliff. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 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 Welsh, that Ordinance No. 656 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 656 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 656 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Sutcliff. 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 Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinance No. 657 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 657 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 657 be introduced. Linda Hill, 350 West Main Street, Tustin, complained of com- mercial vehicles and speeding in general on Main Street. She stated that it was unsafe for children to play near the street and requested that the speed limits be enforced. The above motion was carried unanimously. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Sutcliff. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. S.B. 821 - BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITY CLAIMS Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that submittal of a proposed project for the construction of bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements located on the south side of San Juan Street from Orange Street to 200'+ westerly of Red Hill Avenue to the South- ern California Association of Governments and requesting SB 821 City Council Minutes 8/4/75 Page three facility funds is hereby authorized as recommended in the letter dated July 31, 1975, from the City Engineer. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Sutcliff absent. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli, that submittal of a proposed project for the construction of bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements located northerly of Beneta Way from Prospect Avenue to 500' easterly of Shasta Way to the Southern California Association of Governments and requesting SB 821 facility funds is hereby authorized as recommended in the letter dated July 31, 1975, from the City Engineer. Carried unanimously, COuncilmen Sharp and Sutcliff absent. Councilman Edgar suggested that a committee be formed of members of the different COmmissions, department heads from Engineering, Planning, Parks and Recreation~ andchaired.by a Council member, to study and revise the present Bicycle Path Element of the General Plan. Councilman Edgar volunteered his services to be 'the Council member of this committee, Mr. Bopf infermed that this committee would be strictly advisory and their recommendations would be presented at a public hearing before the Planning Commission who would in turn recommend to the City Council at a public hearing. After some discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, to form aBicycle ~Path Committee to be chaired by Councilman Edgar. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Sutcliff absent. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. MINUTES FOR MEETINGS OF COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS, ETC. Mayor Saltarelli commented that he feels the City is spending a great deal of time and effort recording the official minutes of the various public bodies and recommends the system of using cassette-type recordings along with minutes in a summarized form. Mr. Bopf explained that under this system the minutes would be prepared in a more summarized form, basically documenting the Official actions that were taken by the respective bodies along with the use of cassette-type recordings which would be repro- duced from the master tape itself. Under this procedure, several copies of any meeting could be reproduced on cassette tapes which would then be made available to Council members, Co~nission members and the general public, on request. . After further discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that minutes for official meetings be written in abbreviated form and recorded on cassettes. Carried by 2-1 vote, Councilman Welsh voting no. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 75-50 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ENDING THE CITY OF TUSTIN PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING FURTHER PERSONNEL POLICIES. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Resolution No. 75-53 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Resolution No. 75-53 by title. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Resolution No. 75-53 be passed and adopted. Carried. ' Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: Sharp, Sutcliff. City Council Minutes 8/4/75 Page four 3. APPOINTMENT OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES Moved by Saltar~]]i, seconded by Edgar, that appointment of Arthur J. Holub to the Orange County Health Planning Council Assembly of Delegates be reconfirmed. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Sharp and Sutcliff absent. 4. SIGN REVISION - SHELL/MR. UP (RED HILL AND SANTA ANA FREEWAY) Mr. Fleagle advised that a request has been made for a change in signing at the Mr. Up Restaurs~nt because of a change in ownership to "Fuzz's'1· It is the opinion of staff that the colors used to identify the Fuzz Restaurant are not compatible with the existing Shell sign and therefore instead of being one sign ofcompatible design it consists of two distinct signs with incompatibility of design and color combinations. Mr. Phil Becker, owner of Fuzz's Restaurant, explained that they are trying to develop an image identical in all locations and wish to keep these color combinations. He also pointed out that the Shell station is under lease and could change when the lease is terminated. After some discussion among the Council, it was moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that the sign.plan be approved as submitted with no objections to the colors. .Carried unanimously, Council- men Sharp and Sutcliff absent. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 75-54 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, OPPOSING THE ENACTMENT OF A STATE REVENUE SHARING PLAN FINANCED BY A STATE INCOME TAX SURCHARGE. Moved by Edgar, secondedby Welsh, that Resolution No. 75-54 be passed and adopted. Mayor Saltarelli stated that he objects to the State control and influence of taxing and would rather seek direct revenue sources which can be used at the option of local governments. Councilman Welsh corm~ented that he felt in opposing this mea- sure the local government could be asking for something which may be worse and and we should ask for the alternative. Mayor Sattarelli stated that lhe felt this was adequately covered in the resolution. The above motion wascarried by 2-1 vote, Councilman Welsh voting no. 2. BUDGET REVIEW PROCESS Council authorized the City Administrator to proceed with the schedule presented for the budget review for FY 1976-77. 3. CITY HEALTH INSURANCE Council directed staff to proceed on an open bid basis for the City's health mnsurance. 4. CENTER MEDIAN WARNING MARKERS Council directed that the median markers remain for a full test period and staff to present an evaluation at the end of this period. City Council Minutes 8/4/75 Page five 5. A.B. 1032 Mr. Ray Kemp, 1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, explained that this bill grants civil rights for patients in mental institu- tions and Mr. Kemp urged Council to endorse this bill. Council directed the Mayor to respond to AB 1032 after check- ing with the League of California Cities office. 6. FLIGHT PATTERNS, ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT Council directed the Mayor to correspond with the Board of Supervisors regarding the noise impact of the flight paths over Tustin. 7. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT #29 - BRYAN AVENUE Councilman Edgar suggested that the widening of Bryan Avenue (Capital Improvement #29) be accomplished with the widening of Newport Avenue if feasible. 8. S. B, 7666 Moved by Edgar, secondedby Saltarelli, to direct staff to prepare a resolution in support of SB 7666 which increases Social Security payments. Carried unanimously. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to an Executive Session in the City Hall Conference Room and then to the next regular meeting of August 18, 1975.