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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1974 05 06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL May 6, 1974 PRE-MEETING DISCUSSION The City Council requested an investigation into What engineer- ing or development costs for pedestrian facilities could be covered under the Transportation Development Act Of 1971, in addition to use Of such monies for bikeways. Tustin's alloca- tion is $4,573 for 1974-75 under SB 821. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Langley called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.!m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Sharp. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Edgar. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh. Absent: Councilmen: None. Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill Assistant City Administrator for Conm~unity Development R. Kenneth Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe V. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC - $5.00 SERVICE FEE In answer to questions of Mrs. Eileen Gilman, 14082 Charloma Drive, Mr. Gill advised everybody has access to see items on the agenda that concern them and that a complete agenda book is available at the Police Department on the weekend prior to the Council meeting. Anyone may pick up agendas at City Hall at no cost. The $5.00 service fee she questioned is for postage and handling costs for one year when mailing of the agenda is requested. 2. UTT-MITCHELL PARK In answer to Mrs. Gilman's questions, Mr. Gill advised that the Utt-Mitchell Park is one o~ four parks to be acquired under the 1971 Park Bond but due to litigation of condemnation for the park land there had been a delay in starting proceed- ings. Mr. Gill advised Mrs. Gilman he would compile figures on costs expended for the park and the dates for starting and completion of the park and forward to her home. In answer to Mrs. Gilman's question, Councilman Saltarelti advised that according to State law if (for any reason) prop- erty is to be sold by the City, it cannot be sold for less than the appraised value at the time of the sale. 3. SWIMMING POOL HEATERS - PEPPERTREE HOMES Mr. Dean Beaumont, 13642 Loretta Street, spoke of recent incidences where he felt swimming pools could not be properly City Council Minutes 5/6/74 Page 2 installed in the Peppertree Homes due to the swimming pool ordinance in the City of Tustin. Mr. Fleagle read a portion of Ordinance No. 547 pertaining to the location requirements of heat and filter units and referred to the State Building Code relating to the health and safety of occupants. Mr. Gill advised Council that according to the Uniform Mech- anical Code, the heater vent must be four feet or more from the property line. If the Council wishes to change the ord- inance they may, but they must consider the nuisance factor involved with the adjacent property owner. Mayor Langley directed Mr. Gill to meet with the property owners, pool companies involved, and Rex Waldo to bring about a reasonable solution to enable the companies to com- plete the pools; to check with other cities in Orange County regarding their laws on installation of equipment; and to prepare an emergency ordinance for consideration at the next Council meeting. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of April 15, 1974. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEEDS in amount Of $717,380.25. 3. DENIAL OF CLAIM OF ROBERT M. HUDSON as reconunended by the City Attorney. 4. CLAIM OF MR. & MRS. ROBERT HOLSTRUM. Approval of claim in the sum of $646.00 as reconunended~by the City Attorney. 5. CLAIM OF ALICE THEIS. Approval of claim in the sum of $577.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 74-25 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 6380. Location: Easterly side of Williams Street approximately 300 to 1000 ft. northerly of Alliance (Willie- shire).. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 74-26 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 8584 (PALMWOOD GARDENS CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION) . LOcation: Northerly of First Street and southerly of Irvine Boulevard, easterly of Prospect Avenue, consisting of approximately 7.1 acres. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 74-27 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 74-68 (PALMWOOD - SANTIAGO BANK). Location: Between Irvine BOulevard and First Street and westerly of Fashion Lane consisting of approx- imately 1.4 acres. City Council Minutes 5/6/74 Page 3 9. RESOLUTION NO. 74-28 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDA- TION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. (Final payment and acceptance of works of improvement on street improvements along Yorba Street. ) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 74-29 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY BIKE TRAIL FEASIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 74-30 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, Calif- ornia, PROHIBITING CERTAIN VEHICLES FROM USING FIRST STREET BETWEEN THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NEWPORT AVENUE AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF RED HILL AVENUE. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 74-31 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, Calif- ornia, PROHIBITING CERTAIN VEHICLES FROM USING WALNUT AVENUE FROM RED HILL AVENUE TO A POINT TWENTY-TWO HUNDRED (2,200) FEET EASTERLY OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF BROWNING AVENUE. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 74-32 A Resolution of the City Council Of the Cityl of Tustin ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA RELOCATION ASSISTANCE LAW. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 74-33 A Resolution Of the City Council, City of Tustin, Calif- ornia, PETITIONING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CANCEL TAXES. 15. RED HILL STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 372-445 Authorization for payment of additional $10,591.94 due the County of Orange to close out project as recommended by staff. 16. LEAA GRANT FOR PORTABLE RADIOS Approval of Agreement for Purchase - two radios (hand sets) as recommended by staff. In reference to Resolution No. 74-29, Mrs. Lois Carr, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 15262 Farmington Road, expressed her feelings that Parks and Recreation would like to see a bicycle trail along Newport Avenue as a route to the high school for the students. She also felt a bicycle trail would be an advantage with reference to the new Tustin Library. In answer to Councilman Saltarelli's questions, Mr. Gill advised Council that trucks servicing the particular area on First Street were exempt from the weight limit stipulation in Resolution No. 74-30. City Council Minutes 5/6/74 Page 4 In answer to Councilman Edgar's questions, Mr. Gill advised Council that in the future, when the access to Myford Road is open, trucks would use Myford Road as the route to the Irvine Industrial Complex and would be prohibited from Wal- nut Avenue. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh that all items on the Con- sent Calendar be approved. Carried. Councilman Saltarelli voted "no" on Item No. 6. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. IX. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 619 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, DECREASING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 620 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, ESTAB- LISHING THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS. Mayor Langley directed the secretary to give first reading of Ordinances No. 619 and 620 by title only. The secretary read Ordinances 619 and 620 by title. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Edgar that Ordinances 619 and 620 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelti, Sharp, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. X. OLD BUSINESS NONE. RECESS Mayor Langley declared a recess at 8:45 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. OCCUPANCY - PHASE II, TRACT 8088 (PEPPERTREE) Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that the City authorize occupancy of the completed housing units in Tract 8088 subject to the posting of a bond in the amount of $250,000 to guaran- tee the completion of the park in accordance with the approved development plans. Carried. 2. BARRANCA STORM DRAIN EXTENSION - EDA PROJECT NO. 07-01-01391 CONSULTANTS AGREEMENT MOved by Edgar, seconded by Welsh, that Council authorize the execution of the contract in the City's behalf subject to the final review and approval by the City Attorney. Carried. 3. EXTENSION TO TIME LIMIT OF CONTRACT - FIRST STREET PROJECT Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Sharp that a 26 working day extension be granted the contractor beyond the present termina- tion date of May 15, 1974. Carried. City Council Minutes 5/6/74 Page 5 XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. REPORT--COUNTY ISLANDS Received and filed. 2. REPORT--CROSSING GUARDS AND BOULEVARD STOP SIGNS, BROWNING AND MITCHELL Mr. Gill advised that, if concurred in by the Council, hatch- ing and cross-striping would be installed as done on Bryan Ave nue. 3. REPORT--ALDER LANE BOULEVARD STOP SIGNS, "CHILDREN ARE PLAYING" SIGNS Received and filed. 4. REPORT--STATUS OF TRAFFIC STUDY ALONG FIRST STREET BETWEEN NEWPORT AND RED HILL AVENUES Mr. Gill advised Council they will be informed of further comments and recommendations regarding the traffic study along First Street as activity progresses. 5. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION, WALNUT/SYCAMORE AND RED HILL AVENUES Mr. Gill, in answer to Councilman Saltarelli's questions, expressed his feelings that before CounCil approves traffic signal modifications, an evaluation of the budget should be made as this would involve three intersections and approxi- mately $75,000. It was decision of the Council that plans begin on the traf- fic signal modification and that the construction budget be placed on the forthcoming capital outlay budget. 6. SAFETY LIGHTING AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF FIRST STREET AND NEWPORT AVENUE Received and filed. 7. BRYAN AVENUE AND MAIN STREET, RAISED TRAFFIC DIVIDER It was the decision of the Council that the Parks and Rec- reation Commission will be involved in the design and beauti- fication of the triangle and that Council will be involved in the final approval of the ultimate design. 8. ORANGE COUNTY GROWTH POLICY Council directed the Community Development Department to prepare a suggested growth and accommodation project for the Tustin area. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS Councilman Sharp advised the Council that the Planning Com- mission Interview Committee will be holding a meeting this Saturday. 10. REPORT--COUNTY VARIANCE 8276 (13661 RED HILL AVENUE) The Council directed Mr. Gill to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature pointing out the items of concern given in past reports. City Council Minutes 5/6/74 Page 6 11. REPORT--LIGHTED ATHLETIC FIELDS Received and filed. 12. RESOLUTION--TUSTIN BRANCH OF ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY Mr. Gill read RESOLUTION NO. 74-34 by title. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin DECLARING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH LIBRARY ON THE TUSTIN CIVIC CENTER SITE AND FINDING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION 65402 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. MOved by Sattarelli, seconded by Sharp, that Resolution No. 74-34 be passed and adopted, Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. 13. MARSHALL L. MORGAN--ANNEXATION--15641-57 PASADENA AVE. In answer to Councilman Edgar's questions, Mr. Fleagle advised Council that a letter of consent to annex 15641- 57 Pasadena Avenue had not been received and that he had reasonable assurance that Mr. Morgan was not interested in an additional $2,000 in taxes each year. 14. POTENTIAL LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT TERMS In answerto Councilman Edgar's question, Mr. Fleagle advised Council that an appropriate response should come from the Council and that a Resolution will be prepared for the next Council meeting stating that Orange County's proposals for Newport and 17th and Laurinda Way and 17th are in conflict with the Tustin General Plan adopted by the City. 15. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES OFFICE FACILITY Council acknowledged and approved the budget presentation proposal for an office facility in the Santa Ana City Hall. 16. LA HABRA SELECTED AS "ALL AMERICA CITY" The Council directed the staff to prepare a proclamation to be sent to the City of La Habra congratulating and commending them for being selected as "All America City". 17. GENERAL CALIFORNIA RECREATION-SOUTH REGION INSTITUTE The Council gave approval to have registration fee paid for Park Cormmissioners authorized to attend the General Calif- ornia Recreation-South Region Institute seminar. 18. BEACH BUS PROGRAM The Council directed Mr. Gill to prepare a report on the Beach Bus program for the summer months and have available at the next Council meeting. 19. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Councilman Welsh spoke of his concern for the lack of a pause in the traffic lights at intersections when changing from red to green. City Council Minutes 5/6/74 Page 7 20. WELSH FAMILY DONATION--CENTENNIAL PARK, TETHERBALLS Councilman Welsh offered to make a donation of $102.00 to Centennial Park for the erection of tetherball sets. MOved by Saltarelli, seconded by Langley, that any donations for whatever amount be placed in the gratuity fund for dis- tribution by the normal processes of budget items. Carried. Ayes: Langley, Edgar, Saltarelli, Sharp. Noes: none. Abstain: Welsh. 21. SOCIAL ACTION ELEMENT--GENERAL PLAN In answer to Mr. Sharp's questions, Mr. Fleagle advised Council that a Social Action Element is not required and until the time is mandated by State law, the City Council expresses a desire for the Element, or guidelines are given, it will be deferred. 22. COMMENDATION FOR EXCELLENT WORK Councilman Saltarelli commended Mr. Fleagle for the excellent job he has done as the Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director. 23. DELEGATE--INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL Councilman Saltaretli advised the Council that since he had completed his report on the MOdified Growth Policy, and Mr. Sharp is now the delegate to the ICC, it is his intention to notify ICC that he will no longer sit as Chairman of the Public Works and Planning Committee. 24. RESOLUTION OF CITY OF SEAL BEACH RE: A.B. 3611 Mr. Gill was directed to prepare .a letter for the Mayor's signature to be directed to appropriate legislative com- mittees regarding support given the ResOlution by the City of Seal Beach supporting A. B. 3611 and for opposing S.B. 1930. 25. DEVELOPMENT OF STREETS IN COUNTY AREAS Mr. Gill was directed to send a letter for the Mayor's signature to the Board of Supervisors requesting that they locate and budget monies for completion Of streets in the County islands. 26. DIAL-A-RIDE Mr. Gill was directed to prepare a letter to be sent to Supervisor Clark over the Mayor's signature, indicating dis- satisfaction with the lack of response from the Rapid Transit District and, in particular, from Supervisor Clark relative to Tustin's Dial. A-Ride program. 27. LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Mayor Langley advised of the fact that Councilman Saltarelli had once again been voted in as a member of the Local Agency Formation Commission. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Langley adjourned the meeting to the next regular meeting of May 20, 1974. (10:10p.~.J~ ~'- JOSEPH B. LANGLEY, MAYOR k6~_T3 CLERK