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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1975 05 05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL May 5, 1975 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Saltarelli. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Sharp. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Edgar. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp, Sutcliff, Welsh. Absent: Councilmen: None. Others present: Acting City Administrator Dan Blankenship Assistant City Administrator for Community Development Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe V. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. PROCLAMATION FOR "POLICE WEEK'" Mayor Saltarelli read in full a proclamation commending the Police Officers, and presented it to Chief Joe Kelly. Chief Kelly explained that from May 12 through May 16, the Police Department Will conduct tours and present live demonstrations in the Community Building from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., suit- able for the entire family. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 75-22 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, COMMENDING THE STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE A. G. CURRIE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Mayor Saltarelli read Resolution No. 75-22 in full, commending the staff and students of the A. G. Currie Intermediate School for their involvement in a program entitled "Americans Involved in America II". Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, that Resolution No. 75-22 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp, Sutcliff, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. Mr. Turner, Principal of Currie School, introduced some of the staff and students that are involved in the program, who, in turn, ex~plained the aims and direction of "Americans Involved in Amer- ica II". 3. CHECK FOR FRONTIER PARK ' Jean Adams President of the Tustin Business and Professional Women's Club, presented a check of $280.00 for a flagpole for Frontier Park. 4. REPORT ON BICYCLE LICENSING FEES May Evans gave a report on Bicycle Licensing Fees for cities in Orange County. Council Minutes 5/5/75 page two VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 21, 1975, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in the amount of $112,511.25. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 75-21 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ADOPTING REVISED POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT, CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL POSITIONS. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 75-20 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Councilman Sharp explained that he had taken a tour of the Com- munity Center Building and found it to be acceptable, and recom- mended adoption of Resolution No. 75-20. Councilman Welsh requested that Resolution No. 75-21 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Sutcliff, that Consent Calendar be approved except for Item No. 3, Resolution NO. 75-21. Carried unanimous ly. Councilman Welsh questioned why these revisions in job titles (in reference to Resolution No. 75-21 pertaining to position~ classifications) were being considered at this time and not after the new City Administrator would arrive. Mr. Blankenship explained that these classifications are reviewed annually and at this time Administration is preparing the budget for FY 1975-76 and these changes would not tie the new Administrator' s hands. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. 75-21 be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp, Sutcliff, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. IX. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 649 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF BICYCLES. Mr. Blankenship proposed eliminating the charge for the license as the cost of receipting of the money would probAbly be greater than the cost of the license itself. If there is to be a charge, it should be at least $1.00 per year. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 649 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 649 by title. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 649 be introduced. Council Minutes 5/5/75 page three After some discussion among the Councilmen pertaining to control of loss and theft of bicycles, Joe Kelly, Police Chief, explained that the City would be able to insert all available information which would be obtained from the licensing of the bikes into a centralized computer which in turn would alert other cities in the area of stolen bicycles. Above motion carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Sutcliff, Welsh, Edgar. Noes: none. Absent: none. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 650 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL EXPENSES. Moved by Sutcliff, secondedby Sharp, that Ordinance No. 650 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 650 by title. Moved by Sutcliff, seconded by Sharp, that Ordinance No. 650 be introduced. Councilman Edgar suggested that the amounts of $125.00 for the Mayor and $100.00 for the Council be inserted in the blanks of Ordinance No. 650. Above motion carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Edgar, Sharp, Sutcliff, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. PROPOSED TUSTIN TENNIS COURTS Mr. Blankenship questioned Council as to what kind of proposal they wouldlike to consider. If Council thinks the Beneta site is undesirable, then thought can be given to acquiring other sites. If Council thinks the Beneta site may be acceptable, then staff will contact the County Real Property Services Department regarding the possibility of renegotiating our lease. Also, would they be free courts or a commercial center on City- owned property. Mayor Saltarelli questionedif other cities have pursued the commercially operated concept on public land and has it worked. Mr. Blankenship replied that some good examples of this type of concept are the Newport Beach Dunes and the Orange County Fair- grounds. These operations have been successful. Councilman Sutcliff inquired if the students of Columbus Tustin School would be able to make use of the courts if they were to be built on Beneta Way. Mayor Saltarelli stated that the City hopes to annex Columbus Tustin in the near future and at that time hopes to build four more courts on that property. Following a brief discussion of the area adjacent to the flood control channel, Mr. Rourke stated that this parcel is excess land to the Orange County Flood Control District and it provides for some of their open space requirements. Mayor Saltarelli suggested that since 111 of the 166 written public endorsements of Mr. Johnson's proposal were outside of the City boundaries, this proposal be pursued at the County level with revenue sharing funds. Since the County has no recreation Council Minutes 5/5/75 Page four facilities in the north Tustin area this proposal would ease the tennis facility deficit in both the County and the City. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, that staff be directed te discuss proposal with appropriate CountIF personnel regarding joint City-County Tennis Center with revenue sharing funds, and the Parks and Recreation Con~nission to continue to pursue other tennis facilities. Carried unanimously. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS a. Main Street Speed Zone Survey Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff that the City revise the speed zones along Main and Bryan as outlined in the ~= "staff report. Carried unanimously. b. Remove 2-hour parking restriction along La9una adjacent to Tustin High School Councilman Welsh explained that parking is now so critical at the high school that the students and staff are forced to park in the 2-hour parking zone necessitating them to ~runout and moveztheir cars every two hours. COuncilman Sutcliff stated that she felt this would not be a solution and that the School District should further study the situation. Councilman Sharp commented that the north curb in front of the high school needs a larger drop off zone besides the bus zone. As it is now, the parents take many risks by dropping off students in the middle of the road or on the south side of Laguna. Mr. Ledendecker commented that ~this loading and unloading situation has not been studied before but can be returned to the Traffic Commission for further study. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sutcliff, that this matter be referred to the Traffic Commission to further study the parking and loading and unloading situation. Carried unani- mously. c. ReQuest for street name change - First Street Mayor Saltarelli suggested that they look into the matter further, survey the people and get a proposed name change. This action would not bind the Council to definitely changing the name. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, that letters with return envelopes be sent to all residents of each dwelling unit, owners of each apartment complex, and all businessmen along First Street between Newport and Red Hill Avenues, soliciting their viewpoints regarding the requested name change. Carried unanimously. 2. BUILDING DEPARTMENT VALUATIONS - FEES Councilman Sutcliff questioned Mr. Waldo, Building Official, as to what are Standard rates in Orange County. Mr. Waldo replied that the schedule in Orange County is higher than ours. Council Minutes 5/5/75 Page five Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sutcliff, to adopt a schedule of valuations approximately 30% higherlthan the va.luation schedule now in effect, to be effective July~ 1, 1975. Carried unanimously. 3. AWARD OF BID - TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT TAPE LOGGER Bids were received as follows: Dictaphone .... $16,315.20 Magnasync ...... 18,417.20 Motorola ...... 22,569.63 Joe Kelly, Police Chief, informed the Council that all three systems are good but Dictaphone was the lowest bidder. The Dictaphone system also contains all the potentials that are needed for future expansion. Mayor Saltarelli stated that he wants a system that the operator cannot change or modify the tapes. Replying toquestions regarding annual agreements and service, Mr. Kelly explained that in the past they have had excellent service from Dictaphone which is located on First Street in Tustin. Moved by Saltarelli, secondedby Sharp, that the contract for the tape logger be awarded to Dictaphone in the amount of $16,315.20. Carried unanimously. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM M~. Biery, Parks and Recreation Director, advised Council that the Tustin Unified School District Administration requested that the Parks and Recreation Department place the Tustin High ~ecreation program under the City. Mayor Saltarelli expressed his concern why the School District wants the City to take over the operation. Mr. Biery explained that last year the program was unsuccessful because it was run improperly and there was not enough promotion. With a staff that has the expertise to run a good program, Mr. Biery advised that the full cost ofoperating this program would be covered by fees and charges. Time is essential for publicity purposes and for hiring personnel to staff the pool and program. Councilman Sutcliff questioned the legal aspect of the program, could suit be brought against the City for swimming accidents, etc. Mr. Rourke advised that our regular liability policy covers the City in this matter, Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, to authorize staff to continue negotiations with the School District and to work out the details. Councilman Sutcliff pointed out that the pool should be com- pletely checked before the City enters into a programwith the School District. Mayor Saltarelli stated that his concerns are financial liability, the work liability onstaff, and under what budget would we run this pool. Moved by Mayor Saltarelli that the School District be advised that it is too late for this program to be considered this year but Council would look into the program for FY 1976-77. Motion died for lack of second. Council Minutes 5/5/75 page six Above motion to authorize staff to continue negotiations with the School District and to work out the details carried b~ 4-1 vote, Mayor Saltarelli ~oting no. 2. SERVICE TO COUNTY AREAS WHICH HAVE REJECTED ANNEXATION .Mayor Saltarelli commented that he does not see any justification for the taxpayers of this City to subsidize anyone who specifically stated that they do not want to be served by the City of Tustin. ' Councilman Edgar added .that our mutual aid agreements have!.legal implications that come before our personal feelings and thus we do not wnat to make ourselves liable.. Pertaining to questioning from Mayor Saltarelli, Mr. Rourke explained that we do notlegally have to serve someone who is not a part of the City but the problem arises that we have our own citizens that receive assistance from other agencies. Mayor Saltarelli explained that he does not intend to hold up backup response aslong as the County has made the initial response, but~rather that we would not want to make the initial response to a County area that has stated that they do not want to be served by the City. Councilman Welsh con~nented that he felt it is a question of legality and morality to deny help to someone who desperately needs it. This type of action would be too hard to administer, therefore Mr. Welsh felt this matter should be tabled. After further discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that a letter be sent to residents of the County areas that have rejected annexation to the City, explaining __ where they receive their services and that the~ will not receive any services from the City of TuStin. Carried unani- mously. 3. POPULATION COUNT ESTIMATE Mr. Blankenship explained that wehave received a letter from the State crediting Tustin with a population of 28,050 rather than 30,000 staff believes is correct. In order to receive the benefit of the 28,050 estimate, the City must request certifica- tion of it. The staff is requesting certification under protest and indicating thatwe feel their count is inadequate. Staff will attempt to secure an adjustment in Tustin's population estimate although a changeis unlikely. 4. UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES ON NEWPORT AVENUE Mr. Blankenship reported that it would be desirable to attempt to gain County participation to underground utilities with Rule 20A funds along Newport Avenue from Bonita Street to Irvine Boulevard. This undergrounding project would be coord- inated with the Newport Avenue Widening Project and the City should propose to form an undergrounding district as soon as possible so as not to delay the road widening project. MOved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to authorize staff to confer with the County Road Department to attempt to gain county participation in undergrounding the utilities on Newport Avenue in the. unincorporated areas. Carried unanimously. RECESS A recess was called at 10:05 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was reconvened at 10:10 p~m. by Mayo~Saltarelli. Council Minutes 5/5/75 Page seven 5. MAINTENANCE YARD Councilman Edgar questioned the progress of the Maintenance Yard, the Architect, the plans and how the City is going for- ward on this project. Mr. Blankenship answered that the City is proceeding slowly but the~final letter will be forwarded to the architects and staff hopes to have a reconmlendation for the Council in about four weeks. 6. ANNEXATIONS CounCilman Edgar expressed that he is concerned about future annexations and particularly Annexation No. 85 (Tustin Green condominiums at the corner of Sycamore and Red Hill). Mr. Fleagle advised that two annexations have been approved by LAFCO, No. 89 (Columbus Tustin School), to be heard by Council on!May 19; and No. 85 (Sycamore and Red Hill), which will go to an election in November. Mr. Fleagle further advised that council have a study session to determine what other annexa- tions they want to pursue. Mayor Saltaretli suggested that Council have a study session on annexations and lay down policy guidelines for pursuit of future annexations. 7. REQUEST FOR BIKE PATH Councilman Sharp commented that he was requested by residents in peppertree to investigate the feasibility of developing a bike trail from Walnut Avenue to the private school site on Main Street (St. Jeanne de Lestonnac). Staff was directed to investigate the feasibility for this bike path. 8. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 In reference to Councilman Sharp's question, Mr. Fleagle explained that the HUN grant has been approved by the County, submitted to HUD, it has been indicated that the grant would be approved with reduction of $1,500. He advised that we should have our share of the grant before July 1~ for the FY 1975-76. The request for the proposal has not yet been accomplished and Mr. Fleagle suggested three different approaches that can be utilized; staff can prepare it, Council can prepare it, or pri- vate firms can prepare the proposal. Council directed that staff prepare a report on this matter for the next meeting. 9. MEETING WITH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION A request was made from the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission to have a joint session on May 15, 1975, at 7:45 p.m. at City Hall. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to a Personnel Session and then to the next regular meeting of May 19, 1975.