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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1974 08 19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL August 19, 1974 CALL TO O.RDER Mayor pro tem Sharp called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Saltarelli. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Edgar. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Absent: Councilmen: Langley, Welsh. Others present: Assistant City Administrator Dan Blankenship City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe Assistant Planning Director Bruce Lenorovitz PRESENTATION RESOLUTION NO. 74-60 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, COMMENDING BRENT MARCHETTI. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Resolution No. 74-60 be read by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Langley and Welsh absent. The secretary read Resolution No. 74-60 by title. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that Resolution No. 74-60 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Langley, Welsh. Mayor pro tem Sharp read Resolution NO. 74-60 in full and presented a framed copy of it to Mr. Marchetti. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR 74-2) Submitted to accompany Tentative Tract Map 8490, pertaining to undeveloped property located parallel to the east side of the Newport Freeway between Fairhaven and Santa Clara Avenues. Mr. Lenorovitz summarized the history of this EIR, and explained that analysis indicated that this project is less than desirable, with the environmental impact being more severe upon the residents of the proposed subdivision than upon surrounding properties. The Planning Commission found that the Draft EIR meets the require- ments of the City's guidelines and satisfactorily addresses itself to the adverse environmental impacts as outlined in the report. The Tentative Map is still under consideration by the Planning Cormmission. Following brief Council discussion, Mayor pro tem Sharp opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:40 p.m. Fir. Jerry Klein, 111 East Third Street, San Dimas, President of K & W Korporation, presented to the Council and staff folders con- taining documentation of mitigating measures being offered to ease adverse impacts. He showed slides of the location, described the topography, and gave a sumsmary of the Company's involvement with the property and dealings with the City, in order to illustrate the extent to which the Company has gone to evolve the best pos- sible development. City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 2 Mr. Klein stated the following about specific concerns: a. In response to the Tustin Fire Chief's concerns, a 20-foot wide emergency access has been provided on the north bound- ary just south of Fairhaven. The Orange Fire Chief's con- cerns with the emergency access being within Orange's juris- diction have been answered by the SATO dispatcher's confirma- tion that first and second in fire response would be by Santa Ana and Tustin, respectively, and from the south entrance to the tract. All fire units, police, and ambulances would respond from the south. Sight distance on Santa Clara and on Ethelbee is good. b. In addressing the problem of noise, their consultant acousti- cal engineers have proposed construction of a sound barrier consisting of a 6'8" concrete block wall on a 4-foot dirt berm, with landscaping on either side of the wall. The com- bination of berm, wall, and distance would reduce the exist- ing 75-decibel level by approximately 15 dB, and bring sound levels well within acceptable ranges. There would be no effect from the Santa Clara and Fairhaven overcrossings, and the noise realized by adjacent property owners would be cut by half. c. Co~m~unication from the County Road Department Transportation Section to the City Engineer indicates that the proposed traf- fic circulation system and access crossing lot 6 on Ethelbee were acceptable, if sufficient emergency access meeting approval of the City Fire Department were provided. The impact of the length of the cul-de-sac would be alleviated by a proposed island to force slowing of traffic; and an island has been designed into the entry to divide incoming and outgoing traf- fic, assuring some access in case of accident in addition to emergency access to the north. Regarding the traffic on E~hel- beer the County's Chief Traffic Engineer has indicated that the street is wide enough and there would be no problem at the intersection. d. The storm drain problem is fully resolved; a catch basin is to be installed in the cul-de-sac for drainage to the storm drain under Santa Clara. e. The Tustin Unified School District and the Orange Unified School District were contacted about possible sociological problems which might result from the tract being divided between the two Districts, A response from the Orange District states that the School District boundaries cannot be altered to allow the t~act to be entirely within one District, but that numerous similar situations exist in the Orange District with no problems being encountered. f. Mr. Klein referred to an economic report on the project, dis- cussed the median selling price of the houses, and revenue/cost projections, and stated that it appears the City would gain more in revenue than it would expend for services to the area. g. Mr. Klein discussed three alternative designs for the project, as follows: (1) With two entries, as desired by City staff, for total circulationr which the County believes is impractical~ The County prefers the south entryway. (2) An entry from Rainier is not promising, as the owner of an existing house at Ethelbee and Rainier is reluctant to sell. If the City considers that to be the most desirable plan, then they might consider condemning the parcel at K & W'S expense. City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 3 (3) Development of the southerly half of the tract, leaving the northerly portion undeveloped until the street is finally extended north up off Fairhaven; the cul-de-sac would ultimately become a turnaround when the street is extended. Mr. Klein then responded to questions from the City Council, stating that the Company is in escrow with the State on the subject property, and is also in escrow on lot 6 on Ethelbee; neither escrow is con- tingent on approval of the development. A maintenance district will be formed to maintain the emergency access road and landscaped areas, and, if the State will not do so, to maintain the outer berm area. Deannexation of the property from the City was explored at the outset, but was found to present too many problems. Mr. Glenn W. Newbrander, 13271 Ethelbee (lot 5), Tustin (County), presented to the Council a petition addressed to Supervisor Ralph Clark, the Tustin City Council, the Tustin Planning Commission, and the Orange County Planning Commission, objecting to Tract 8490 proposed access street through existing lot 6 of Tract 1520, which was signedby 60% to 70% of all residents within 300 feet of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Newbrander expressed concerns about traffic and parking problems, and suggested as an alternative tunneling under Fairhaven. Mr. Klein responded that tunneling under Fairhaven had not been explored, but cost projections to tunnel under the railroad tracks were about $1,000,000, an investment which a 32-house tract can- not economically justify. Mr. Rourke pointed out that the matter before the Council is to determine whether the EIR has fully and properly addressed itself to the problems and impact that any proposed development might have on the environment. Approval of the EIR does not in any way require approval of the tract map, and a determination that it would not have e desirable effect on the environment doesn't mean that the tract map cannot be approved. He felt that the developer and residents were expressing concerns related to the details of the tract design and not to the EIR. Mr~ Lloyd T. Hendrix, 13231 Ethelbee (Lot 7), Tustin (County), pointed out that the tunnel under the railroad tracks in Lake Forest was constructed at a cost of only $100,000. Mr. Don Fife, 2018 Deodar, Santa Ana, purchaser in escrow for lot 6, stated that his prior work with the State Department of Water Resources involved tunneling, and that he took exception to the $1,000,000 figure for the tunneling project. He recom- mended that this be checked out by the City Engineer or some other engineering source. There being no further comments or objections, Mayor pro tem Sharp closed the public portion of the hearing at 8:48 p.m. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that Resolution No. 74-67, A Resolution Of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, Certifying Environmental Impact Report No. 74-2, be adopted. With the consent of the Council, Councilman Saltarelli requested that staff present to the Planning Commission the petition just received and the minutes of this hearing to permit discussion of the questions raised. Above motion carried. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Langley, Welsh. City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 4 VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS NONE. ~ VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 5, 1974, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in the amount of $133,947.75. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 74-61 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PLANTING, IRRIGATION AND RELATED LANDSCAPING WORK FOR TUSTIN CITY HALL AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, Adoption as recommended by the City Engineer. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 74-62 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1974 STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR PROSPECT-BENETA PARK PROJECT. ~Adoption as recommended by staff. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-63 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, .DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PROTESTS BY PROPERTY OWNERS. Adoption as" recommended by staff. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 74-64 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, TO ESTABLISH MONITORING AND RECORDING CAPABILITY. Adoption as recormnended by staff. 7. DENIAL OF CLAIM Denial of claim of Randy Addison Reynolds as recommended by the City Attorney Item NO. 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and ~7 of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Langley and Welsh absent. RESOLUTION NO. 74-61 Mr. Blankenship presented the landscaping plans and replied to Counlcilman Edgar's questionsl about the basic bid area and deductive alternates on the north and west sides of the City Center complex. Moved by Edgar, secondedby Saltarelli that Resolution No. 74-61 be adopted. In response to Councilman Saltarelli's question, Mr. Rourke City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 5 indicated that a contractor must be engaged through the bidding process. Mr. Blankenship advised Mr. Sharp that the deducted items could be done by City staff or through an informal bid- ding process, as long as the element or group of elements doesn't exceed $5,000. Above motion to adopt Resolution No. 7~-6~ Carried. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Langley, Welsh. VIII. ORDDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 625 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING CERTAIN SCHOOL AND PARK SITES FROM RESIDENTIAL AND UNCLAS- SIFIED DISTRICTS TO THE PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS, ON APPLICATION NUMBERS 74-2, 74-3, 74-4, 74-5, 74-6, 74-7, 74-9, AND 74-i0~ ZC 74-2 - Property located at lt71'Laguna Road, known as Tustin High School. ZC 74-3 - Property located at 15571 Williems Street, known as Robert Heideman Elementary School. ZC 74-4 - Property located at 13601 Browning Avenue, known as C. E. Utt Intermediate School. ZC 74-5 - Property located at 1701 San Juan Street, known as San Juan Elementary School. ZC 74-6 - Property located at 14392 Br0wnlng Avenue, known as W. R. Nelson Elementary School. ZC 74-7 - Property located at 14741 North "B" Street, known as Helen Estock Elementary School. ZC 74-9 - Property located on the southeast corner of Prospec~ Avenue and Beneta Way, known as the future Prospect~Beneta Park. ZC 74-10- Property located at 1362 Mitchell Avenue, known as the Benjamin F. Beswick School. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 626 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING PROPERTY FROM C-1-P "RETAIL (COMBINED PARKING)" DISTRICT TO THE R-3 "MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" DISTRICT, ON APPLICATION NO. 74-8. ZC 74-8 - Property located at 15600 Williams Street. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 627 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PREZONING CERTAIN SCHOOL SITES FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS, ON APPLICATION NUMBERE PZ 74-1 AND PZ 74-2. PZ 74-1 - Property located at 1151 San Juan Street, known as the C. C. Lambert Elementary School. PZ 74-2 - Property located at 17952 Beneta Way, known as the Columbus Tustin Intermediate School. City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 6 4. ORDINANCE NO. 628 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, ENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND ABANDONMENT OF WATER WELLS. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 629 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE BY ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTA- TION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 630 - An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, ENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE LICENSING AND REGULA- TION OF AMBULANCES. . Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that Ordinances 625, 626, 627, 628, 629 and 630 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Langley and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinances 625, 626, 627, 628, 629 and 630 by title. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that Ordinances 625, 626, 627, 628, 629 and 630 be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Langley, Welsh. IX. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 631 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO THE REGULA- TION OF TAXICABS. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 632 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, CREATING AND PROVIDING FOR A TRAFFIC COMMISSION. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 633 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin REGULATING BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS AND REQUIRING A PERMIT THEREFOR. Moved by Saltarelli, secondedby Edgar that Ordinances 631, 632, and 633 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Langley and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinances 631, 632 and 633 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinances 631, 632 and 633 be introduced. Following Mr. Rourke's and Mr. Blankenship's replies to Council- man Saltarelli's questions about Ordinance No. 633, Mr. Saltarelli suggested that it be deferred for introduction when the appropri- ate fee schedule was introduced. Councilmen Edgar and Sharp agreed. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that the previous motion to introduce be amended to include only Ordinances 631 and 632. Carried.. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Langley, Welsh. City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 7 Mr. Rourke briefly replied to questions concerning Ordinance No. 632, relative to the Traffic Conm~ission. Councilman Saltarelli favored inclusion of a provision requiring resignation from the Traffic Cor~aission by any member filing for elective office. Mr. Rourke then added that critical time considerations related to specifications for the new master system inthe new Police Building require early adoption of Ordinance No. 633 On burglar alarm systems. He proposed that the Ordinance be revised to include a reference to fees "as will be established by the City Couhoii", and that the CounCilthen adopt the fees by Resolution, ashas been the practice. Moved by Saitarelli, seconded byEdgar, that Ordinances 631, 632 and 633 be introduced with changes as discussedin Ordinances 632 and 633. Carried. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. AbSen~~ Langley, Welsh. ' Staff was directed to contact applicants for previous~Con~nission openings about the available positions on the Traffic Commission, and the press was requested to publicize the openings. X. NEW BUSINESS 1. TAX RATE FOR 1974-75 a. ORDINANCE NO. 634 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 1974-75. b. RESOLUTION NO. 74~66 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 1974-75. Mr. Blankenship reiterated his memo of August 16, 1974, to the City Coancii, ana ~ecommended that, due to this year's Budget being prediCated On ~very small reserve inadequate to preclude borrowing money, the condition of Irvine Boulevard, the landscaping of the City Center, and other~Capi~! projects, the Council con- sider a $1.00 tax rate. Of that figure, only 26% impacts the homeowners; the rest is conmlercial, industrial, public utilities, etc., who are mainly benefited by thelow ~axrate. Responding to con~nents from Councilman Saltarelli regarding tax delinquencies affecting the revenue picture, Mr. Blankenship stated that the City has an above-average record of tax payment, and that while the County uses a 3% delinquency factor, the City's has dropped from 2.7% to 1.6%. Councilman Saltarelli preferred increasing the property tax rate, which is an income tax deduction for homeowners, to institutingl a user tax on trash pickup. Councilman Edgar noted th~% the bond tax rates are at only two- thirds of what the citizens of Tustin approved in two bond elections, and stated his opinion that it is morally proper, recognizing this City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 8 drop in the bond rates, to raise the general rate and still main- tain the same overall tax rate. Councilman Sharp agreed~ stating that compromise provides for the same basic out-of-pocket costs while adjusting to inflationary conditions. Councilman Saltarelli stated that he wished the Council could substantially'reducethe tax rate, particularly in a poor year for the economy. The City will be faced with making decisions as to level of services. Councilman-Sharp recommended getting County islands and other adjacent County areas to help foot the bill, because some City services directly benefit the County residents. They should be convinced that it,isto their overall benefit to annex to the City, and thus keep per capita costs down. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Sharplthat Ordinance No. 634 (with inclusion of $3,628,839 as the amount of revenue necessary to be raised, and$824,549as the amount necessary tobe raised by property taxes) have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously,~Couneilmen Langley and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 634 by title. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 634 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously, Council- men Langley and Welsh absent. The secretary read Ordinance~No. 634 bytitle. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Ordinance No. 634 be passed and adopted as anemergenc~ measure. Carried. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Sattarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Langley, Welsh. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Resolution No. 74-66 (with inclusion of provision for 96.8¢ general property tax rate) be read by title. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Langley and Welsh absent. The secretary read Resolution No. 74-66 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli that Resolution No. 74-66 be passed and adopted. Mr. Blankenship advised Councilman Saltarelli that this action would allow a general fund reserve of 'approximately $150,000. Above motion to adopt Resolution No. !74~66 carried. Ayes: Sharp, Edgar, Saltarelli. Noes: none. Absent: Langley, Welsh. Councilman Edgar requested that Irvine Boulevard be given a high priority for implementation as funds become available. OLD BUSINESS NONE. XII. · ~ OTHER BUSINESS 1. REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL POSITION--POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. Btankenship surmnarized the Police Chief's August 15th memo to the City Administrator requesting establishment of the posi- tion of Administrative Assistant to .the Chief of POlice, a posi- tion proposed to be substituted for a sworn position vacated by City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 9 an officer who has been promoted. If the request is approved, the sworn position would remain vacant until additional posi- tions are authorized by the Council next year or later. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that the request for a personnel position in the Police Department be approved as recommended. Carried unanimously, Councilmen Langley and Welsh absent. 2. ACCIDENT IDENTIFICATION AND SURVEILLANCE PROJECT Mr. Blankenship advised that the City has received a $15,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to complete an Accident Identification and Surveillance Study. Councilman Edgar commented that the study output might be an effective tool during next year',s budget sessions to identify the best locations on which to expend funds for traffic sig- nals. Mr. Blankenship confirmed this. 3. RAILROAD TRACKAGE--IRVINE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX Council received copies of correspondence dated August 8th from the Irvine Industrial Complex declaring the im~racticality of relocating the Kathryn Spur Line; and F~. Fleagle's August t3th letter to Santa Fe Railway relative to noise findings and instruc- tions for filing an amendment to Paragraph 6 of Ordinance No. 611. No Council action was required at this time. 4. NISSON PROPERTY, RED HILL AND WALNUT Commenting on the City Engineer's August 15th memo on the Nisson property, Councilman Edgar stated that he was committed to having all arterial streets developed properly, but that Red Hill at Walnut and Yorba south of 17th represented just two of possibly several potential arterial project locations, and that a decision on whether or not to proceed on these two should be deferred until viewed in the context of the preliminary ten-year plan. Councilman Saltarelli stated for the record that Mr. Nisson has been cooperative in the past in efforts to improve safety at the corner of Red Hill and Walnut where his property lies. 5. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT PLAN With Council consent, Councilman Saltarelli requested that corres- pondence be directed to the Orange County Transit District inquiring as to the proposed location for a terminal in the Tustin area, and requesting the opportunityto comment on the location. It was sug- gested that the City express preference for a terminal location in or near the Marine Corps' navigational easement beyond the City limits, and that the City contact the Marine Corps and the County Road Department about expediting the extension of Jamboree. 6. BUILDING AND FIRE CODES Mr. Waldo, City Building Official, replied to a question by Council- man Saltarelli, stating that aluminumwiring is not covered by the proposed new Building Code, but is prohibited by the City's electri- cal code. There may be Federal legislation forthcoming on aluminum wiring due to interest by concerned agencies. It was agreed that if ~heCoancil had any questions or desired a workshop prior to the next Council meeting, they contact the staff. City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 10 7. BEACH BUS '. ' Mr. Blankenship reported that the beach bus program has been terminated early this year, partially due to difficulty in obtaining drivers./ Disciplinary probtemS. amongsome of the youths riding the bus have contributed to the problem. 8. 911 Mr. Blankenship requested Council direction as to City participa- tion in a Countywide 911 emergency telephone system plan, based on a sophisticated system utilizing computerized telephone equip- ment to analyze the .calling location and automatically direct the call td the appropriate agencyi or"whether it would be preferred that the City file a separate plan by January 1975, to comply WithState'legislation. The sophisticated system is now preferred by the County and city agendies to bypass the high operating cost of a centrally manned answering point. In reply to questions, Mr. Blankenship stated that it was not yet k~own whether SB 90 reimbursement will apply to the mandated costs of 911, and that the sophisticated system will be compatible w~th the new phone system at the City Center. It was the consenSus~'of the Council to go on record in favor of the sophisticated computerized 911 emergency system plan. 9. STAFF COMPLIMENTED ~ Councilman Saltarelli congratulated Chief Kelly for his effective program in the Police Department to control overtime expenditures; and Dan Blankenship for his responsiveness tO questions from the Council during the last couple of weeks. Mr. Saltarelli also expressed his appreciation for the feedback on the Red Hill Signal InterconheCt and the traffic problem priority areas. 10. FIRST STREET Replying to questions from Councilman Saltarelli, City Engineer Bob Ledendecker advised that land adjacen~ to .Consolidated Repro- ductions at First and Pacific is public land and will be land- scaped within the next few weeks. Councilman Edgar complimented the staff for "the magnificent job of landscaping" the center islands along First Street, and suggested warning signs to further alleviate any potential hazard of the Peppertree island. ,11. LEAGUE GENERAL MEETING It was announced thatTustin would-be hosting the next General Membership Meeting of the Orange County Division of,~the League of California Cities, to be held at the Revere House on September 26. The Council authorized attendance:'of all City Councilmen, Commission Chairmen, Department Heads, and their spouses, and directed staff ~o complete arrangements for a speaker and entertainment. 12. PINE THE PARK Councilman Edgar suggested installation of horseshoe courts at Pine Tree Park, based on several requests he had received, at a location within the park determined by staff to be appropriate. Councilman Saltarelli asked that precautions be taken to shield playing children from injury. - City Council Minutes 8/19/74 Page 11 13. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION INTERVIEWS Councilman Edgar stated that he and Councilman Welsh would be interviewing Parks and Recreation COmmission candidates on the evening of August 21, and that P & R Commission Chairman Barbara Benson will participate. He felt that having the Commission Chairman in attendance at such interviews sets a healthy precedent. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Edgar~ seconded by Saltarelli~ that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday, September 3, 1974. Carried. (10:17 p.m.) CITY CLERK