HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1975 02 03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 1975
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor pro tem Sharp.
II.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Led by Saltarelli.
III.
INVOCATION Given by ~Edgar.
IV.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Others present: Assistant City Administrator for Conununity
Development Ken Fleagle
City Attorney James Rourke
City Clerk Ruth C. Poe
ELECTION
OF OFFICERS Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that the resignation of
Joseph B. Langley from the City Council be accepted with regret.
Carried unanimously.
Mayor pro tempore James Sharp resigned from the office of Mayor
pro tempore.
The names of all four Councilmen were placed in nomination for
the offices of Mayor and Mayor pro tempore.
Following a secret ballot for Mayor, Mrs. Poe announced that
Donald J. Saltarelli had been elected Mayor by a vote of 3 to 1,
the other vote having been for Ralph Welsh. ·
Following a secret ballot for Mayor pro tempore, Mrs. Poe announced
that there were two votes for Richard Edgar and two votes for Ralph
Welsh.
Following a second secret ballot for Mayor pro tem, Mrs. Poe
announced that there were two votes for Richard Edgar and two
votes for Ralph Welsh.
Following a third secret ballot for Mayor pro tem, Mrs. Poe
announced that there were two votes for Richard Edgar and two
votes for Ralph Welsh.
It was the consensus of the Council that Councilman Sharp would
continue to act as Mayor pro tem until such time as there would be
a fifth City Council member, at which time another election for
Mayor pro tem would be held.
Mr. Saltarelli took his seat as Mayor.
PRESENTATION Mayor Saltarelli thanked Joseph B. Langley for services rendered
to the City, and read in full and presented to Mr. Langley a
Proclamation of appreciation signed by all members of the City
Council, along with a plaque displaying his Mayor's badge and
gavel.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Saltarelli thanked MS. May Evans for her letter praising
the City Council which was published in the Tustin News.
Mayor Saltarelli requested that Mr. Rourke meet with all members
of the City Council on Tuesday, February 4, 1975, for assistance
in completing disclosure forms. Councilmen were asked to sched-
ule a time directly with Mr. Rourke.
City Council Minutes
2/3/75~ Page 2
PUBLIC
HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT TO SPECIFIC PLAN OF BICYCLE TRAILS AND WAYS
An Amendment to the Specific Plan of Bicycle Trails and
Ways for the Tustin Area by the addition of Newport Avenue
as a Primary Bike Trail from the intersection of Newport
Avenue with Irvine Boulevard to its southerly terminus at
the mainline of the AT&SF Pailway and Flood Control Channel
parallel with Edinger Street.
Mr. Fleagle described the location of the bike path proposed for
development in conjunction with the Newport Avenue street improve-
ment project, and explained that the Planning Commission had recom-
mended that the City's Specific Plan of Bicycle Trails and Ways
be amended to include Newport Avenue and that the County Harbors,
Beaches and Parks Department be requested to include within the
County Master Plan of Arterial Bikeways the extension of its New-
port Avenue route southerly from Irvine Boulevard to the flood
control channel parallel with Edinger, as this portion could
then be compeltely financed by the County. He explained further
that the policy of that Department is to assure a loop connection
on any bike trail that they finance, and such a loop is feasible
under this concept, by continuing the trail easterly along the
flood control channel easterly to Jamboree.
Mr. Fleagle replied to Council's questions by stating that in
some instances the City would have to purchase right-of-way for
the bike path, and in other areas the right-of-way belongs to the
City with a reversionary clause. The bike path is intended to be
one physically separated from traffic lanes by means of a barrier,
and traffic signals will be installed or upgraded and phased during
the Newport street improvement project, funded by the AHFP program.
He indicated that there is considerable open space under the Santa
Ana Freeway which is not in the design for Newport Avenue.
Moved by Sharp, seconded by Edgar that the public portion of the
hearing beopened. Carried unanimously. (7:52 p.m.)
Mr. Wes Correll, a business owner at 13918 Newport Avenue, Tustin,
stated his concern about the effect of the bike trail installation
on parking.
Mr. Fleagle explained that the most feasible design would be to
construct a two-way path on the west side of Newport, where right-
of-way is available, and where it would do the least ~injury to
existing properties.
Mr. Correll indicated that he had no objection to the path if
it were implemented on the west side of the street; he would
object if it were to be on the east side.
Mr. Nobuo Miyamoto, Miyamoto Nursery, 13812 Newport Avenue, Tustin,
stated that he was not in favor of the bike lane in front of his
business because of the effect on parking; he stated that 75% of
his business must deliver to the cars. Mr. Miyamoto presented a
petition of Irvine Boulevard area property owners, business people
and residents opposing the proposed bike trails along Newport
"because it would be detrimental and interfere with parking for
business establishments, as well as create parking problems for
residents".
In response to Councilman Sharp, Mr. Miyamoto confirmed that the
petition is in opposition only to bike trails on the east side of
Newport.
City Council Minutes
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Mrs. Adrian Morrison, 1751 Stonehenge, Tustin, commended the idea
of the bike trail along Newport, but asked what route the students
would take to school during the Newport Avenue project.
Mr. Fleagle responded that it appeared that for a short period of
time during construction, students using Newport would have to fi~id
an alternate route, either E1 Camino Real or Red Hill, and stated
that if the schedule holds, the construction phase, due to start
in April 1976, would take place when school is not in session and
hopefully that portion can be adjusted and completed so that it will
be safe for bicycle passage by the time school opens in September.
Mrs. Mary Hernandez, Member of the Parks and Recreation Conm~ission,
expressed the Commission's complete support of this proposal, and
noted the "golden opportunity" to move children safely to their
high school.
There being no further comments or objections, it was moved by
Sharp, seconded by Edgar that the public portion of the hearing
be closed. Carried unanimously. (7:58 p.m.)
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, tha~ the findings of the Plan-
ning Commission as contained in Resolution No. 1425 be upheld
and that the staff be directed to include the design of the bike
path in the Newport Avenue improvement project.
Councilman Edgar stated this was a good opportunity for doing
something constructive and said he would support this proposal
in any way possible.
Mayor Saltarelli asked whether it was necessary and wise to place
the bike lane south of Lagana Read, as the offramp area and the
McFadden intersection make this a hazardous area for bicyclists.
He said that the only safe way would be on the east side of New-
port to the Freeway, and then across to the west side at Lagana.
Councilman Welsh disagreed, stating that Newport Avenue is the
only access for the concentration of homes and apartments on the
south side of the Freeway, and Councilman Saltarelli's concerns
could be remedied in the design process.
Mr. Fleagle stated that the design process will determine what
is feasible in terms of the availability of right-of-way and how
much the lane could be moved within the project limits~
Mayor Saltarelli stated that he wanted the engineering aspect of
that portion studied closely, as he could not justify having
children cross Freeway entrances and exits. Councilman Welsh
agreed, stating that he would like to see the design on this.
Councilman Edgar favored modification of the available land on
the west side of Newport under the Freeway for use as a bike trail,
rather than placing the path against the Freeway bridge on the
east side.
In reply to Councilman Sharp, Mr. Flea~le stated that design
standards prepared by the Harbors, Beaches and Parks Department
and the Environmental Impact Report done on the Southern Pacific
railroad right-of-way addressed the concerns expressed by Mr.
Saltarelli, but he wasn't aware of whether they were satisfactorily
resolved.
Councilman Edgar added that in order to get funding the City will
have to commit to using County standards.
City Council Minutes
2/3/75 Page 4
Mr. Fleagle explained that only the extension of the bike trail
beyond the Newport Avenue project limits would be financed by
County bike trail funds; the!remainder would be funded by AHFP
funds.
Above motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC
CONCERNS 1. MR. ARTHUR HOLUB, RE: ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL
Mr. Arthur Holub, 13632 Wheeler Place, Tustin, the City's repre-
sentative to the Orange County Health Planning Council (202 Fashion
Lane, Tustin), explained the origin, structure and objectives of
the Council and how its decisions affect the citizens, particularly
as related to controlling costs through increased effort and pro-
ductivity of health programs, avoidance of duplication of health
facilities and services in the County, and competition within the
health system for better consumer choice. Mr. Holub referred to
the problem of "overbedding" in Orange County, with the cost of
empty beds having to be borne by patients.
Mr. StanMatek, Executive Directorof the Orange County Health
Planning Council, described legislation designed to enhance com-
prehensive health planning by remedying defects of the previous
program, and offered to the City Council and citizens the Health
Planning Council's assistance in reviewing health-related program
proposals. He also thanked the Council for having appointed Mr.
Holub to serve on the Health Planning Council, as he has proven
to be a dedicated and knowledgeable member.
Councilman Edgar suggested that the statistics raised during
Mr. Holub's and Mr. Matek's presentations be compiled for dis-
semination to the City Council and to the local press, because
they must be recognized in terms of certain issues.
MayerSaltarelli thanked both gentlemen for the fine job they are
doing. He commented that regarding references to hospitals com-
peting for patients, he felt the best way for hospitals to attract
business would be to lower their prices, and he suggested looking
into the ownership of hospitals. He also asked whether it would
be appropriate for the Health Planning Council to involve itself
further in review ofparamedic programs.
Mr. Matek indicated that the Health Planning Council would be
reviewing the Countywide proposal this month and would be happy
to come back with a report. In reply to another question regard-
ing the cost of health services, Mr. Matek indicated that this
can't be precisely estimated, although in the short term it
appears that costs will probably go up, due in part to efforts
now underway to unionize the hospital industry in Orange County,
and to loopholes which permit addition bed construction within
a certain length of time regardless of the health agency's recom-
mendation against such further development.
VII.
CONSENT
CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 20th, 1975, meeting.
2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS inamount of $185,253.03.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 75-2
A Resolution of the City Council Of the City of Tustin, Calif-
ornia, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY, DESIGNATED "SAN JUAN-ORANGE ANNEXATION NO. 87" TO THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA.
City Council Minutes
2/3/75 Page 5
Moved by ~h~p, seconded by Edgar that all items on the Consent
C~tendar be approved. Carried unanimously.
VIII.
ORDINANCES
FOR
ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 643
An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, DECREASING
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS.
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance NO. 643 have second
reading by title only. Carried unanimously.
The secretary read Ordinance No. 643 by title.
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 643 be
adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltaretli, Sharp, Edgar, Welsh.
Noes: none. Absent: none.
IX.
ORDINANCES
FOR
INTRODUCTION NONE.
X.
OLD
BUSINESS 1. BOARD OF APPEALS - ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
AND RELATED NUISANCES
Moved by Welsh, seconded b~; Edgar that members of the Board of
Appeals be appointed as follows:
Architect - Thomas T. Shoemaker
Engineer R.M. Skamnes
Contractor Donald S. Fowler
Specialty Contractor - Steven Bartok
Citizen-at-Large Walter J. Fredriksen
Carried unanimously.
2. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
Mr. Fleagle explained that the Council must adopt a tentative pro-
gram of projects and expenditures for presentation at the second
public hearing on this matter, scheduled for February 18, 1975.
He explained that all the projects submitted by staff, as listed
below, are all qualifying within the intent of the Act, so
approval would be reasonably assured.
Project Estimated Cost
1. Design study and economic feasibility for
E1 Camino Real and City Hall BloCk $ 20,000
2. E1 Camino Real Storm Drain, First Street
to Laguna ROad 180,000
3. Relocation of City Hall trailers and demo-
lition of Engineering Building ~ 10,000
(Re-setup Qn PW Yard with foundation) (10,000)
20,000
4. Curbs, gutters, and paving in town center
area. (Projects could be limited to any
amount of available funds. ) 100,000
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Project (Cont' d) Estimated Cost
5. Acquisition of historically significant
dwelling in Town Center area. $125,000
6. Establishment of cultural arts center on
old City Hall property 172,600
7. Installation of street lights, Town Center
area. (Projects could be limited to any
amount of available funds. ) 36,000
Mr. Fleagle replied to Council's questions about the suggested
projects, stating that in reference/ to #1, design study and econo-
mic feasibility study for E1 Camino Real and City Hall block, the
intent is to obtain a precise market feasibility study and precise
design study for the entire block; in addition to that there would
be a design study for the entire business area for a village theme.
Regarding project #5, acquisition of an historically significant
dwelling, Mr. Fleagle indicated that at least one property in the
old town center is considered by many to be worth preserving and
no funds have been assembled for this purpose. If such a project
were accepted, a non-profit organization would have to be formed
to maintain, operate and regulate use of the building, funded by
contributions, endowments and fees for meeting space.
In response to Councilman Edgar's question about whether feeder
storm drains should be included with project #2, E1 Camino Real
Storm Drain from First to Laguna, Mr. Ledendecker explained that
in looking at the feeder system going into the area, none of them
lie within a street that would be improved. The streets are
carrying the drainage now and will feed into the large system.
He proposed doing curbs and gutters (project #4) after the E1
Camino Real Drain and before the feeder system drains.
Councilman Sharp stated he supported planning before doing anything
and agreed that a portion of the first year's allocation of about
$42,000 should be expended for planning purposes. But he stated
that this could be accomplished for half of the proposed cost for
project #1. He stated he favored applying for the funds, based on
the assumption that the City's housing stock is adequate, and that
the money be used to pay for things that are already recognized
needs, such as projects 2, 4 and 7, the combined estimated cost
for which totals slightly more than the anticipated $250,000 total
allocation.
Mayor Saltarelli agreed, stating his preferences as being 2, 1 and
4, in order of priority.
Councilman Edgar 's~d!.hiS ~)pinion that it would be inappropriate
to use this money for acquisition of an historically significant
building, favoring instead public subscriptions to fund such a
venture. He favored project #7, street lighting in the town center
area, as the entrance to downtown, preferring the lighting to curb
and gutter work for safety purposes. His priorities, then, were
#7, #1 and #4.
Councilman Welsh stated his preferences as being #2, #4 and #7,in
order priority.
In reply to CounCilman Sharp, Mr. Ledendecker indicated that the
curb and gutter project, as well as any feeder drains, would be
completely independent of the E1 Camino Real storm drain project.
City Council Minutes
2/3/75 Page 7
Returning to the subject of expending funds for a planning study
of the E1 Camino Real and the City Ball block, Mayor Saltarelli
stated he was in favor of the market feasibility study particularly,
especially since the Council, at the time of the Civic Center Bond
election, had made a firm commitment to the taxpayers to dispose
of the old City Hall property. He felt the property should be sold
for a purpose beneficial to the whole downtown area or for an
income-producing activity, and said he could not support anything
that could be a tax liability.
Councilman Edgar stated that he also favored the market study, but
said that if the City is going to spend $250,000, the nearly 10%
of that amount corm~itted to the study would not be excessive if
the City got the value back for the money expended.
Councilman Sharp stated that the Council and Planning Commission
should be involved in ~the drawing up of a prospectus as to the kind
of study they want, and then interview firms.
In response to Councilman Edgar's question'in reference to a letter
from Reuben Kvidt, President of the Red Hill Lutheran ChurCh Council,
proposing a senior citizens' residential project on property near
the intersection of Irvine and Newport, Mr. Fleagle indicated that
an endorsement of the concept could be indicated by the City Council
but said that the Council would be constrained from approval of
the precise location of development due to the requirements for
public hearings and zone change actions related to the proposed site.
Mr. Reuben Kvidt stated that further information on this matter would
be available at the next Council meeting.
NEW
BUSINESS 1. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
a. That boulevard stop signs at the intersection of
Brookshire/Glenarbor and at the~ intersection of
Canterbury/Sycamore be removed, and that the boule-
vard stop signs at the intersections of Devonshire/
Sycamore and Roanoke/Oxford be retained.
b. That "No Right Turn on Red" signing be removed from
the intersection of Red Hill and Bryan.
Councilman Sharp opposed the removal of the "No Right Turn on Red"
signing at Red Hill and Bryan, based On the number of young child-
ren crossing the street and the apparent success of the restriction
in preventing accidents. He proposed improved readibility of the
signs and investigation and improvement of traffic signal timing
at that intersection to permit more time for children to cross
the street, and assurance that the "walk" signal is operating
properly to reduce confusion to children.
Councilman Welsh agreed with Mr. Sharp on this issue. Be stated,
in regard to the Traffic Commission's first recon~endation, that
while stop signs at certain locations don't meet State warrants,
those installed have had the effect of reducing the possibility
of accidents, and he favored leaving them in.
Moved by Sharp, seconded b~ Edgar, that the recommendations Of t~he
Traffic Commission be denied.
Mr. R. E. Wellman, 1732 Brookshire, Tustin, stated that there was
nothing to justify stop signs at Brookshire and Glenarbor, and that
the sign is ineffective in that cars resume speed within a half a
block. He maintained that its location there was completely arbit-
rary, as there is not even a park entrance at that location.
City Council Minutes
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Mayor Saltarelli suggested looking into whethera more satisfactory
location would be where the park entrance is, and verifying the
accidents attested to in the report submitted to the City Council.
Mr. Lloyd Robbins, 14681 Berkshire, Tustin, President of the Tustin
Meadows Community Association, stated that he had contacted seven
of the nine Association Board members, with the resulting recommenda-
tion that the boulevard stops remain, because of the speeding problem
on the tract's loop streets and the necessity of protecting children
crossing to the park.
Councilman Welsh stated that he was inclined to go along with what
the people in the area want,
Councilman Sharp, with approval of Councilman Edgar, amended the
above motion to provide that the second Traffic Commission recom-
mendation, concerning the Red Hill and Bryan intersection, be
denied, with Staff directed to study the feasibility of improving
the signing and the signal timing; and to provide that the staff
and Traffic COmmission be directed to further study the situatioD
relative to the first recommendation and come back at the next
Council meeting with any changes based on Council comments and
testimony taken this evening. Carried unanimously.
2. DISPOSITION OF OLD CITY HALL PROPERTY
Mr. Fleagle gave the background of this matter and explained that
the only problem at this point is the use or disposition of the
trailers on the old City Hall site which formerly housed the
City administrative offices. He stated that it had been the
intent of the Council to move the Maintenance facility out of
the former Smith property On Prospect at the earliest possible
time in response to resident opposition at that time to locating
the facilities there.
In addition, a decision is needed regarding use of the old Police
building (135 West Third); there is a request by the Bicentennial
Committee to use the facility as an historical museum, although
the building offers the potential for housing accommodations for
paramedics if such a program is launched in the future.
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that the old Police
building be permitted to be used by the Bicentennial Committee
for historical storage purposes or whatever, with the understand-
ing that their tenancy may be limited by any future plans of the
City to use, relocate, or demolish the building; with the City
Attorney to prepare an agreement for Council consideration at the
next regular meeting. Carried unanimously.
Regarding disposition of the remainder of the facilities, Council-
man Edgar said that there was no real firm commitment at the time
of the Civic Center Bond election to dispose of this property, and
he proposed retaining it for some type of public use, based on the
time and~expense necessary to acquire and develop park land and
recreational facilities.
Mayor Sattarelli indicated that as the land was designated earlier
in the meeting for a design and market feasibility study through
Housing and Community Development Act funds, disposition of the
buildings was the only decision called for at this time.
Councilman Sharp asked how the $56,000 budgeted could be covered
if the property is not sold, and whether the feasibility study
would show development that would offset that amount.
Ma~or Saltarelli stated that whatever is to be done would be held
back about one calendar year while the study is underway; then a
decision can be made as to disposition of the property or putting
it to some use.
City Council Minutes
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Council discussed the possibility of moving the buildings to
the Maintenance Yard site on Red Hill Avenue, but it was pointed7
out that the Council had decided that they would hire an architect
to design a Maintenance Yard, and that possibly a decision by the
Council to move the buildings would affect the architect's design;
in addition, the move would be very costly. Councilman Sharp
stated he favored leaving the buildings where they are, but not
leaving them closed and non-productive if the cost of operating
and maintaining them is not prohibitive.
Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh, that the buildings at the old
City Hall site not be moved at this time, and that staff be per-
mitted to use them for whatever is in the best interest of the City.
Mrs. Lois Carr, 13562 Farmington ROad, Tustin, Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation Cormnission, showed a proposed floorplan for the
buildings with spaces marked for various activities. She proposed
having a person there to operate the cultural arts program, and
a half-time maintenanceman would be needed.
Mr. DOn Biery, Director of Parks and Recreation, ~dicated that
revenues from those participating in cultural and other programs
in the building should cover the cost of maintenance and overhead.
Moved b~x Sharp~ seconded by Welsh, that the above motion be amended
to include a request for a cost feasibility study from the staff
right away, showing that the operation of the facilities for recre-
ational purposes and projected revenues would offset the costs
involved; provided that after six months or so, if it appears to
be a tax burden, the matter could be reconsidered by the City
Council. Carried unanimously.
3. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Use Policy Recommendations for New Community Building.
b. Revised Rental Fees for Public Buildings ASsigned to
the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mayor Saltarelli reviewed the priorities and rental fees listed
in the proposed Community Building Use Policy, and he and
other Council members directed questions to Mr. Don Biery,
the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Mr. Bier7 explained that the recommended fees were based on his
previous experience with a similar facility of a quality nature
and the advice of local caterers as to what fee amount would be
appropriate for this type of facility, and were designed to
cover maintenance costs and wear and tear on the facility.
Mayor Saltarelli stated that there should be no commercial activ-
ity of any kind permitted in the building, and recommended elimi-
nation of Note 2, "Subject to approval by the Director of Parks
and Recreation, a contribution of needed furnishings or equipment
for the community may be given in lieu of the rental fee".
Mrs. Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin, Parliamentarian of
the Well Wishers (Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce),
stated that a fee for their use of the facility for luncheons
would raise the lunch price to a prohibitive level.
In further Council discussion, the concept of a refundable deposit
was suggested, to be returned to groups if the premises were left
in a clean, satisfactory condition. It was noted that a $20 fee
would be small for a large group, but too much for a small group,
with the suggestion being raised of small groups using only a
part of the building. It was also pointed out that community
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benefits, such as use of the Community Building, should be made
available first and most easily to the people paying for it
through their taxes and their support; groups from outside the
City should come last on a priority basis and should be charged
the most for use of the building. There was comment on the alco-
holic beverage permits and related fees, and the fact that
alcoholic beverages are~prohibited in public facilities by ord-
inance; and amending that ordinance might open a whole problem area.
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp, that this matter be con-
tinued and referred to the Parks and Recreation Director and Com-
mission for further refinement, incorporating the comments of the
City Council. Ca~riedunanimously.i
XII.
OTHER
BUSINESS 1. POTENTIAL TENNIS COURT DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Flea9le explained that an analysis was made of the present
lease agreement for the Orange County Flood Control site, and
the conclusion was reached that inorder for a proposal to be
implemented an amendment of that agreement must be effected.
There is a strong feeling by the County Flood Control District
that an agreement for private use or benefit could not be made
based on citizen residence--it must be a Countywide program to
use a County facility under lease agreement.
Mayor Saltarelli commented that a private club, requiring member-
ship, even with a favored fee schedule for City residents, would
constitute!private use of public land; he felt it would have to be
open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. He stated
that while the concept needed refinement, it did not necessarily
eliminate the possibility of development of the facilities.
Councilman ShaEp said he had requested the report on this because
the Council had discussed in the past the City's deficiency in
tennis facilities, feeling that this might be an opportunity to
get the needed facilities without expending a great deal of capi-
tal improvement money. He asked for direction as to whether the
concept was still feasible or whether the staff report indicated
that the Council should not act on amending the agreement and
encouraging private development of the courts.
Mr. Fleagle explained that the staff feels that it is a good con-
cept to save the taxpayers' money by having private development of
the courts, but that use of the flood control property is deemed
not be be appropriate.
Mr. Robert Burris, 1215 East First, Tustin, Member of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, stated that this concept for financing and
development of tennis courts, which has been used in other commu-
nities, is endorsed by the Commission, and urged Council accept-
ance of it.
In reply to Councilman Welsh, Mr. Rourke indicated that it would
be difficult legally to use public land for private purposes.
Mr. Burris stated that hebelieved that in other communities it
had been arranged under a management contract, with an individual
or firm under contract to the city to manage the facilities.
Mr. Rourke stated that a bigger problem is that he didn't think
that the Flood Control District could modify their agreement with
the City so as to permit construction of tennis courts on that por-
tion of the property because they went into the agreement under an
open space provision, and he didn't believe it was ever contem-
plated that the ~it~would do anything more than put in trees and
possibly picnic tables in the area.
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Mr. Gary Johnson, the Tennis Factory, 14501 Newport Avenue, Tustin,
stated that it would be a "semi-private" club, open to the public
on an hourly basis. They are interested in working with the staff
to try to find a suitable location.
Moved by Welsh, seconded b~; Edgar that Mr. Johnson contact the
staff about legal aspects of the proposal, as well as locations,
and that staff report to the council as to feasibility at the
next regular meeting. Carried unanimously.
Councilman Sharp added that he would be interested in reviewing
models of this type of arrangement from Southern California commu-
nities.
2. WOOD PLAY APPARATUS AND SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT IMPROVEMENT
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that the purchase Of
wood play apparatus for Magnolia Tree Park be authorized as rec-
ommended; and that the matter of refurbishing the sand volleyball
court at Pine Tree Park be scheduled as a budget item for FY 1975-
76, with staff to insure that sand is maintained at a high enough
level for safety in the interim. Carried unanimously.
3. STREET LIGHT MALFUNCTION
Councilman Welsh reported that street lights at E1 Camino Real and
Main Street are apparently malfunctioning, which may be the cause
of vandalism at that corner.
Mr. Fleagle reported that the matter had been reported to the
Edison Company that day as well as on previous occasions.
4. 17TH AND PROSPECT TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Councilman Edgar noted traffic problems in the vicinity of 17th
and Prospect at the entrance to the Pinewood Plaza shopping
center and recommended further Traffic Commission attention to
the matter.
Mr. Ledendecker, City Engineer, explained that the improved traf-
fic control measures at the intersection are a cooperative effort
with the County, with the Traffic Commission having already rec-
ommended a protected left turn for westhound traffic from 17th
into the center, exiting from the center through channelized
openings, and an extended time for left turn movements.
5. ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT PREFERENTIAL RUNWAY USE PROGRAM
Councilman Edgar referred to a newspaper article about possible
further action by the Board of Supervisors related to the Orange
County Airport and the possibility of having terminal facilities
on the west Side of the airport with a realignment of runway angle
which would cause more aircraft traffic and noise over Tustin.
He felt that the Council should resist any action that might
impact the City.
Mayor Saltarelli stated that the Airport Preferential Runway Use
Program, which would..perm~t some take-offs over Tustin, was again
scheduled for Board of Supervisors consideration the following day,
and he recommended taking a position against it, notifying of the
President of the FoOthill Home Owners Association about it,
contact ~ith Supervisor Clark, and representation at the Board
meeting or written communication of the City's position hand-
delivered to the Board the next morning.
Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharp, that the Council take a position
in opposition to the Orange County Airport Preferential Runway Use
Program, and that staff convey Council's wishes for an environmental
impact study of the impact of aircraft noise levels on the City of
Tustin if the runway pattern is altered. Carried unanimously.
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6. ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY TO THE CITY
Councilman Edgar suggested steps be taken towards an annexation
election on the condominium property at the comer of Red Hill
and Sycamore.
Mr. Fleagle explained the annexation process including timetable
for an election, and indicated that an annexation election for the
proposed location could probably be accomplished in November.
7. I.C.C. ACTION
Councilman Sharp reported on the following recent actions by the
Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County at its
most recent meeting:
a. Decided to refer to subcormnittee a study to develop a standard-
ized system for land use and zoning designations and symbols
Countywide,
b.Voted to inform Governor Brown that the I.C.C. favors retention
of the U.C.I. Medical School in Orange County.
c. Directed staff to inform all Orange County Mayors of the pos-
sible impact of SCAG-proposed 10¢ per gallon gasoline tax, for
individual city position determination and action at SCAG
General Assembly in February.
Councilman Saltarelli reco~unended that the Council take a posi-
tion against the last item, concerning the tax on gasoline.
8. CONGRATULATIONS TO COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Saltarelli congratulated Lois Carr and Tom Tallman for
their recent selection as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively,
of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and !commended the fine
work of the Commission.
XIII.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saltarelli requested a brief executive session to discuss
replacement of Mr. Langley on the City Council, and requested that
registered voters of the City interested in serving the City
Council submit letters to the City Clerk, and that the local press
also publicize the opening.
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that the meeting be adjourne~
to an executive session, and then to Tuesday, February 18, 1975.
Carried unanimously. (10:45 p.m.)
~TY CLERK