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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1974 07 01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL July 1, 1974 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Langley called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Saltarelli III. INVOCATION Given by Mayor Langley in memory of Mr. Grady Henry~ Manager and Vice-president of the Tustin Branch of First National Bank of Orange County and former Tustin Chamber of Commerce President. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welsh. Absent: Councilmen: Sharp. Others Present: City Administrator Harry Gill Asst. City Admin. for Community Development Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke Deputy City Clerk Florence Kortmeyer V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 1974-75 CITY BUDGET - Continued from June 17, 1974 Mr. Fleagle stated t~at this was the hearing for considerati6n by Council of the 1974-75 City Budget and that Resolution 74-55 was provided for adoption upon approval of the budget· In answer to Councilman Saltarelti's questions, Mr. Gill advised that the next reserve of the General F~nd, including the sale of the old City Hall property, would be $117,439 and that there will be an approximate increase in the budget of 3.7% over the 1973-74 budget. RESOLUTION NO. 74-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE CITY FOR THE 1974 - 75 FISCAL YEAR. Moved by Langley, seconded by Edgar that Resolution No. 74-55 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. The Secretary read Resolution No. 74-55 by title. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that ~'~ ResolutiOn'" N0. 74-55 be passed and adopted. Carried. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS FRANCIE LATIMORE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Francie Latimore of the Department of Mental Health~ of O~ange Co'untyintroduced ~erself, gave the address of the branch of mental health for the City of Tustin, 2110 East First Street, Suite 106 in Santa Ana, and provided information regarding the services available through this branch. City Council Minutes 7/1/74 Page 2 It was the decision of the Council that an article concerning the Tustin Branch of the Orange County Mental Health Department be placed in the "Tustin Today" mailer. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 17, 1974 meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in the amount of $276,491.44 3. RESOLUTION NO. 74-51 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHO- RIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Coh- struction of street improvements along the west side of "B" Street from 200' South of First Street to 500 ' South of First Street. ) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 74-52 A Resolution Of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE CITY OF TUSTIN PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING FURTHER PERSONNEL POLICIES. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-53 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ADOPTING REVISED POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 74-54 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF CARPET IN CITY CENTER COMPLEX AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. 7. BARRANCA STORM CHANNEL AGREEMENT ADMENDMENT Authorization to execute agreement C 9222, amending termination date of previous Orange County Flood Control District Agreement No. C858 as recommended by the City Engineer. 8. DENIAL OF CLAIM of Walker and Lee. Denial of Claim as recommended by the City Attorney. In answer to Councilman Edgar's question, Mr. Gill advised that there hasn't been any significant delay in proceeding with the Barranca Storm Channel Project. Moved by. Edgar, seconded by Welsh that all items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimo'jsly. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. IX. ORD INANC ES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 624 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO PAYMENT OF FEES FOR CONSTRUC- City Council Minutes 7/1/74 Page 3 TION OF BUILDINGS AND CONVERSION OF CONDOMINIUMS. Mr. Fleagl~ a~vised Council that Ordinance No. 624 had been prepared for the Council by Mr. Rourke at Council's request. He stated that since the Sub- division Act specifically precludes application of the Quimby Act, this would be a general excise fee al0nlg.with new construction which includes the intent of the Council and is within the framework of the existing ordinance. He recommended intro- duction of the ordinance. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 624 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. The Secretary read Ordinance No. 624 by title. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that Ordinance No. 624 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Welshl Noes: None. Absent: Sharp. In answer to Councilman Saltarelli's questions regarding individual trash pickup for condominium owners, Mr~ Rourke advised that Mr. Blankenship had written a policy with regardto this and that he and Mr. Blankenship will meet with the Holthe Company to reach an agreement. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. PARK NAMING- PEPPERTREE SUBDIVISION PARK, "~ continuedfromJune 17, 1974. Councilman Edgar, based upon the recommendation of Brent Marchetti, made the motion. Moved by Edgar, secondedb~. Welsh, that Peppertree Subdivision Park be named Magnolia Tree Park with the stipulation that a large Magnolia tree be D'ianted in the park. Carrfed. XI. NEW BUSINESS NONE. , XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. REQUEST FOR FLAGPOLE IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, MAIER REALTY Mr. Rourke recommended approval of the flagpole at Maie~ Realty, and advised Council that the encroachment agreement and permit provided for their information was an appropriate document. In answer to Conncilman Saltarelli~!Mr. Rourke advised that this action had been taken in 0~her cities although not in the City of Tustin. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar that a flagpole inthe right-of-way at Maier Realty be approved and that the Council author'~ze the executi~ 6f ~he encroachment agreement and permitby the Mayor and City Clerk. Carried. 2. CREATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION Councilman Edgar stated it would be appropriate to have the press publicize that Ithe COuncil is interviewing for the positions of Traffic Commissioners. City Council Minutes 7/1/74 Page 4 3. POLICE RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM Mr. Gill advised the Council that in previous times when the ride-along program had been brought before Council, the present program had been approved and that this is the time to further discuss it and determine Council policy. He then introduced Police Chief Kelly for his comments and recommendations. Chief Kelly advised the Council that time schedules for patrol cars are set up for the convenience of the person riding along and the Police Department: the rider gives the police ~fficer additional responsibility but does not limit his involvement in duties. Chief Kelly read guidelines that are to be followed by a ride-along person. Normally, the rider is unable to select the officer he wishe~ to ride with but is assigned by the Watch Commander. He advised Council that critiques on the program are requested of the person by the Police Department. In answer to Councilman Welsh, Chief Kelly stated that the Ride-along Program is a traditional community program, read aims of the Police Department in relation to the Program, and read a critique received from a 17 year-old who had gone on the ride-along program. He advised that the Police Department had not demanded that the parents of children partici- pating in the program come to the Police Department to sign permits for their children and agreed with Mayor Langley to have'this done in the future. Council further endorsed the continuance 6f the Police Department's Ride-along Program. Mayor Langley congratulated the Police Department for its good work in public relations. 4. SWIMMING POOL SETBACKS Mr. Fleagle briefly outlined his report to Council. In answer to Mayor Langley's questions, Mr. Fleagle stated that the Planning Commission, after fully debating, concluded that five feet would be the best minimum setback. The Council directed staff to advertise for a public hearing on setbacks and to obtain resourCesmaterial as to why a five foot setback minimum was established. 5. UTT-MITCHELL PARK SITE Mr. Rourke advised Council that the contractor, Sharecroppers, Inc. had bid as shown below, and recommended that Council select one of the two alternates. 1. Base bid and Alternates C and D (Exterior Lights, Wood Fort at Tot Lot) at $210,000, or 2. Base Bid and Alternates A, C, and D (Handball Courts, Exterior Lights, Wood Fort) at $220,000. Due to questions regarding alternates, Council requested a five-minute recess. City Council Minutes 7/1/74 Page 5 RECESS Mayor Langley declared a recess at 8:45 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Council accept the base bid of Sharecroppers, Inc. with "- the addition of alternates A, C, and D at $220,000. Carried unanimously. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, We~.Noes: None. Absent: Sharp. 6. VACANCIES - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman Edgar advised COuncil of vacancies on the ParEs and Recreation Commission and that an informal decision has been made that he and Councilman Welsh will be interviewing applicants. He requested that the press publish this informa- tion and invite applicants to submit their names for consideration to fill the vacancies. Mayor Langley suggested for Council consideration ~hat~h~'"Parks and Recreation Commission be limited to five members with the thought that it might be easier to work with five Commissioners instead of seven. He directed Mn, Gill to offer some suggestions in this regard and ask Mr. Marchetti's recommenda- tions. 7. CENTER ISLANDS - NEWPORT BOULEVARD Councilman Edgar suggested that~the~parks and Recre- ation' CommissiOn be directe~ ~o consider the type of beautification they feel should exist on the center islands on Newport AVenue between Sycamore and Wass Street. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Langle~;~adjourned the .meeting tea, re~ularly scheduled meeting of July 15, 1974. (9:10 p.m.) MAYOR