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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1974 02 04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL February 4, 1974 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Saltarelli called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lad by Mayor Saltarelli. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Welsh. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh, Woodruff. Absent: Counci tmen: Langley. Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill Asst. City Administrator for Community Development Ken Fleagle Asst. City Administrator Dan Blankenship Acting City Attorney Tully H. Seymour City Clerk Ruth Poe V. PLANNING AGENCY MATTERS (See Planning Agency Minutes for February 4, 1974. ) VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. VII. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. SPEED ON BRYAN AVENUE Mrs. Dean Dixon, 13412 Diamond Head, Tustin, mother of Brian Dixon, boy recently ingured in a traffic accident, spoke in concern of auto accidents in her area and presented a signed petition of residents in said area, requesting that the three items given by Mrs. Dixon be carried out. Mrs. Dixon advised Council of three instances of auto accidents in the Bryan and Red Hill corridor and requested that Council induce a radical program of traffic safety in this City. Mrs. Dixon cited three things that could be done to improve the situation: 1) Speed limit on Bryan between Red Hill and Browning Avenue be reduced to 25 m.p.h. from 35 m.p.h., 2) Two-way stop be installed at Bryan and Diamond Head, 3) Five-second delay, four-way red signals at Bryan and Red Hill. She also felt that a crossing guard should be placed at Diamond Head as at the Bryan and Farmington intersection. Stakes had been placed on the land next to Diamond Head and she wondered if a side- walk was to be put in at that location. She expressed her feelings that the crosswalks in many areas are sadly lacking. Mrs. Dixon also felt that people riding on bikes should have as strict law enforcement as those in motor vehicles. Councilman Welsh advised the Council that he had contacted Supervisor Clark on Thursday, January 31, 1974. A Road Depart- ment crew was dispatched to make remedial work in this section of Bryan and the road had been striped on the northern shoulder. The Road Department has been making surveys and the sidewalk will be complete within a week or ten days. Mayor Saltarelli questioned Councilman Welsh as to whether the County was going to obtain property near Bryan and widen the street. Mr. Gill advised the Council that the County Road Conm%issioner informed him long ago that this would not be done and that he City Council Minutes 2/4/74 Page 2 had not received any formal notice that the street would be widened. Councilman Welsh advised Council that Mr. Fallows from the County came to his home and asked Mr. Welsh to show him the location where the problem was. Mr. Sharp felt that Council should consider no right hand turn on Red Hill and green arrow for left turn. Mayor Saltarelli expressed his feelings of being skeptical about County traffic reports. They show, for instance, no accidents in that area and there have been two in just the last month. Councilman Sharp mentioned a device used in Nevada whereby when school was open in the morning there was a flashing signal that was activated. The speed was reduced to 15 m.p.h. from 35 m.p.h. It worked wonders and suggested its use here if allowed by California law. Mr. Gill advised that this could not be done under the Calif- ornia Code. Mrs. George Winingham, 13561 Farmington Road, Tustin, PTO President at San Juan School, expressed her opinion that she felt people push speed limits. She wanted a little information regarding the temporary sidewalk at that location. Councilman Welsh advised Mrs. Winingham that the sidewalk would be of asphalt that would be installed on the property. Mrs. Winingham read a letter from the principal of San Juan School and presented this letter along with a letter from her PTO Board. Moved by Mayor Saltarelli, seconded by Councilman Welsh that the following actions be taken: a. Prohibit right hand turns against a red light at Red Hill and Bryan. b. Reduce speed limit to 25 m.p.h. on Bryan Avenue. c. Until the strip On Bryan is improved by the County, a crossing guard be provided for the Diamond Head crossing. d. Install Botts dots on Bryan Avenue. Mayor Saltarelli suggested that a letter be sent to the School District requesting that they not allow bikes to be ridden to school by any child. Mr. Ray Kemp, Minister, called attention to an eye barrier on Bryan and suggested zebra striping or some form of eye catcher in the crosswalks. Above motion carried unanimously. VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES of January 21, 1974, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount of $244,658.57. 3. AWARD OF BID--AHFP PROJECT NO. 723 (Yorba Street at Laurie Lane ) 4. EXONERATION OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS--TRACT 7750 (East of Yorba Street, south of 17th Street) City Council Minutes 2/4/74 Page 3 5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN. 6. AMENDMENTS TO PROCEDURES AND PROCESSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS a. RESOLUTION NO. 74-8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ESTABLISHING FEES AND PRO- CEDURES FOR PROCESSING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 73-22. b. RESOLUTION NO. 74-9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 73-24 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES AND PRO- CEDURES. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Woodruff that all items under the Consent Calendar be approved with the correction of the Min- utes of January; 21, 1974, on page 4, under Ordinance 609 (third paragraph, sixth line) to read "He urged Mr. Welsh to support Mr. Woodruff's convictions about this by refusing to accept the salary increase in the event the Ordinance is adopted". Carried. Councilman Welsh expressed his feelings that he doesn't agree with putting the salary increase back into the General Fund, but instead feels i~should be put into a special fUnd--pro- grams for senior citizens, as 'an example. (Note: Item ~3 was re-approved by minute order. See page 6, IX. Other Business No. 3) ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 611 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, REZONING PROPERTY ON APPLICATION NO. ZC 73-6 OF THE IRVINE COMPANY. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 611 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 611by title. Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 611, Rezoning Property on Application No. ZC 73-6, be adopted. Carried by roll call vote. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Langley. X. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 607 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, ADDING CHAPTER 6A TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATING TO REQUIRED CONSUMER PROTECTION IN CONNECTION WITH RESIDENTIAL SALES. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Woodruff that Ordinance No. 607 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. City Council Minutes 2/4/74 Page 4 The secretary read Ordinance No. 607 by title. Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Sharp that Ordinance NO. 607 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Langley. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 610 · An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMEND- ING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO COMMISSIONERS WHO ARE CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL. Ordinance No. 610 was amended by the deletion of any refer- ence to employees and the addition in Section 2-6.3 of the sentence, "In the event such resignation is not filed by said Commissioner, his appointment shall be terminated as of the date of filing nomination papers". Movedby Sharp, seconded by Woodruff that Ordinance No. 610 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 610 by title. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Woodruff that Ordinance No. 610 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Woodruff. Noes: Welsh. Absent: Langley. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 612 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMEND- ING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO PENALTY PROVISIONS AND CONTINUING VIOLATIONS. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp, that Ordinance No. 612 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read Ordinance No. 612 by title. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance NO. 612 be introduced. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Langley. XI. OLD BUSINESS 1. TUSTIN SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (Continued from 1/21/74) Councilman Sharp felt County islands have consistently been a financial impact on the City. A slight increase in taxes to these residents would gain them much in services. He felt the problem was thatTustin had gone ahead and given services and perhaps we should cut these services off. Mr. Sharp sug- gested that consideration be given to contracting with con- sultants to get the word to County island residents. Councilman Welsh expressed his opinion that the City should look for a program for the City of Tustin first, and that the City should have a good package to sell. Mayor Saltarelli expressed his feelings that the City of Tustin has more to offer than the County. Mr. Stephen L. Schuster, President of the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, felt this is something the Chamber could go to work on. He would put it on the agenda for the next Board meeting Of the Chamber of Commerce coming up. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Woodruff that the staff and the Chamber of Commerce be requested to go through whatever steps necessary to acquire islands within the City and to develop a package of City services. City Council Minutes 2/4/74 Page 5 Mr. Gill advised the Council that the City was somewhat pro- hibited in promotion but the City could respond to questions. The City has packaged material in the past but is restricted as to how far it can go. Above motion carried. 2. APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman Woodruff stated that Council would have to look beyond qualifications; that representative should be a citi- zen of Tustin, and that Council take this matter up at a Personnel Session prior to the next Council meeting. This was agreed upo~ by the Council. 3. TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR CIVIC CENTER Mr. Gill made a brief presentation, reviewing the report given to the Council. Councilman Welsh questioned as to whether the $105,000 total cost also included cost for telephone company connecting the equipment and how many incoming lines would be initially installed. Fir. Blankenship advised Council that the final configuration will come about at the time the system will be installed in the City Hall. Irmnediately there would be 20 trunk lines. Mr. Peterson, Consultant, advised Council that the cost of installation would be $125 per trunk, and the approximate monthly rates would be $8 per trunk. After the first two years, a maintenance charge Of $1.50 per station per month as of today's prices would be charged. He advised Council that there were no problems with Stromberg-Carlson on the proposed maintenance agreement and anticipated only problems in minor wording. Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Sharp, that the City assign the contract for the telephone system for the Civic Center to Stromberg-Carlson with the option purchase agreement for the telephone system based on the general equipment configu- ration recommended by the staff and the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease maintenance agreement subject to the review of the City Attorney. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Woodruff. Noes: Welsh. Absent~ Langley. 4. HOLTHE DISPOSAL SERVICE CONTRACT RATES Mr. Blankenship made the presentation to Council reviewing the written report dated January 28, 1974. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Council approve the adjustment of rates of the Holthe DisposalService from $1.15 to $1.20 per residence and from $1.40 to $1.46 per com- mercial minimum can service location. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Langley. 5. HOLTHE DISPOSAL SERVICE REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF HOURS Mr. Blankenship pointed out that the City Ordinance allows the City to waive the 7:00 a.m. starting time when necessitated by conditions beyond the control of the contractor. This pro- vision would be applicable if as claimed by Holthe Disposal: 1) an earlier starting time will save fuel, and 2) a strict fuel quota has been assigned Holthe Disposal which does not permit operations within the current authorized hours. City Council Minutes 2/4/74 Page 6 In answer to questioning by Councilman Woodruff, Mr. Blankenship advised that the City Administrator can allow pickup on Satur- days for specific locations. Mayor Saltarelli suggested that starting time of 6:00 aom. be made on a trial basis. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Council approve Holthe Disposal starting time change for disposal pickup from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., on a trial basis. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh. Noes: Woodruff. Absent: Langley. XII. NEW BUSINESS NONE. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. WALNUT AVENUE REPORT Report received and set aside as this matter was discussed within the question regarding traffic on Red Hill and Bryan. 2. COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES' UNUSED SICK LEAVE Mr. Gill made a report to Council recommending compensation for a portion of unused sick leave. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that staff be instructed to draw up a resolution approving sick leave compensation for Council approval at the next Council meeting of February 25, 1974. Carried. 3. AWARD OF BID FOR AHFP PROJECT NO. 723 Bids Opened that morning were as follows: McGrew Const. Co. of Santa Ana .... $15,269.20 J. W. Tiedemann Co. of Whittier ..... 16,272.99 O. E. Henderson of Santa Ana. . . 16,583.85 Cal Slate Concrete of Stanton ...... 18,024.22 R. J. Noble Co. of Orange . . 18,271.60 Griffith Co. of Santa Ana ..... 18,354.00 R. W. McClellan & Sons of Costa Mesa 20,897.00 Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Welsh that Council approve the award of bid to McGrew Const.Co. of Santa Ana, in the amount of $15,269.20, for AHFP Pro3ect No. 723, at Yorba Street and Laurie Lane. Carried unanimously. 4. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC CENTER ARCHITECT Mr. Gill gave a brief report summarizing a letter from Quincy Jones amending +_heagreement to cover the new Community Build- lng, establishing a professional fee of eight (8) percent of the construction cost for the architectural and engineering work to be done. The estimated cost of the building at this time is approximately $170,000. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Council approve the amendment of the contract with Quincy Jones to cover the community Building at an approximate cost of $170,000, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute letter of agreement. Carried. 5. LAFCQ LETTER RE: SPHERES OF INFLUENCE Council authorized Mr. Gill to draw up a letter for Mayor Saltarelli's signature requesting that the Local Agency Formation COmmission hold a hearing on any change in a city's sphere of influence. City Council Minutes 2/4/74 Page 7 6. AMENDMENT DF AGREEMENT--STEWART CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Mr. Gill gave a brief report on the proposal of the architect and recommendation of the staff that a change of $145,000 be made in the contract by minute Order for a change in overall Council Chambers. Mayor Saltarelli expressed his feelings that the request for amendment was reasonable and that Council should approve to corm~ence changes forthwith. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Welsh that Council approve amend- ment of contract with Stewart ConstruCtion Company and to change the work to be done in the Council Chambers to include the addi- tion of a sound system, seating, and carpeting for a total additional estimated cost of $145,000. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Sharp, Welsh, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: LangleY- 7. REPORT ON UTT-MITCHELLPARK Mr. Gill made the presentation briefly outlining the written report which had been submitted to the Council and giving the recommendation by the City Attorney as follows: It is recommended that the Council approve the present development budget of $267,868 and direct that the project proceed with that budget. This would mean that the archi- tect would proceed to have the working drawings completed. The project would then be pnt out for bid and the improve- ments constructed. Mayor Saltarelli asked if there were any discussions or com- ments. He advised Council that he felt that the cost estimates appeared to be sound if the Council wished to have a park with the types of amenities that would be included. Councilman Sharp questioned if,! With the increased budgeE, the City could look forward to amenities similar to those that were just received in the Pine Tree Park. Mayor Saltarelli advised that he didn't know of a comparison to Pine Tree Park. He felt that there was no question in his mind that the Utt-Mitchell Park would be superior in several aspects. Councilman Welsh advised Councilman Sharp that if we went back to a low budget, it would be nothing more than what the City now has at Pine Tree Park. There would be grass only. Councilman Sharp advised that he couldn't recall two sets of plans, one for a low budget and one for a high budget. Councilman Welsh advised Councilman Sharp that the low budget would be compatible to what the City has in the Pine Tree Park, not even as much. The high budget would have more of the amenities that were discussed as being necessary in recreation, etc. It would be a far more active park than Pine Tree. Pine Tree is classified as a passive park. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Sharp that Council approve the present development budget for $267,868, and direct that the project proceed with that budget. Carried unanimously. 8. AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY--PROPERTY AT PROSPECT AND IRVINE Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Sharp that agreement with the County of Orange for Revenue Sharing funds for the acquisition of property for Prospect/Irvine Park site be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement. Carried. City Council Minutes 2/4/74 Page 8 9. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT, ALTERNATIVE TRANSIT CORRIDORS Mr. Gill. brought to the Council's attention that they may desire to respond to the Orange County Transit District in regard to their presentation at the previous Council meeting. Mayor Saltarelli expressed his concern that.he did not feel that Tustin should be the transportation hub of the County. He suggested that transit right-o'f-way be somewhere in the Irvine Ranch to the north and east of the City in areas that are not yet developed. He also suggested that the Council respond that Tustin doesn't wish to be a major terminus under any of the plans or have additional property condemna- tions within our City limits under any circumstances. It could be installed under the freeway where no one can see it. If they used the railroad right~of-way they could wipe out a good portion of our residential and industrial areas. Councilman Woodruff expressed his opinion that with the pre- sent configuration, they could end in one place--and that is within a couple of miles from the Council Chambers building. He felt that Council should get the Planning Department and staff to give some details and viable alternatives. He doesn't want something right in somebody's backyard. He requested that a letter be sent to the Orange County Transit District advising them that 1) a surface system moving through the City would tend to cut it in half and destroy all the north-south transportation methods and other kinds of net- works that the City has worked so hard to establish, and 2) a terminal of that magnitude in a city as small as Tustin would change the character of the City to the extent that Tustin would no longer exist. The Council authorized the City Administrator to send a letter to the Orange County Transit District stating con- cern as to becoming the transit hub of Orange County. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Moved, sedonded, and duly carried that Council and Planning Agency meetings be adjourned to Manda~, February 25, 1974. ' ~CLERK