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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1973 11 19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL November 19, 1973 CALL TO ORDER Mayor~Saltarelli called the meetingto order at 7:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Langley. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Sharp. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, Langley, Sharp, Woodruff. Absent: Councilmen: Welsh. Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill ASst. City Admin.-~Community Development Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe Secretary Jessica Carroll V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. TUSTIN CITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 - RIVERFORD ROAD (Continued from 11/5/73) Mayor Saltarelli stated that the hour of 7:35 p.m., November 19, 1973, having arrived, this was the time and place for the continuation of the public hearing relating to the approval of the "Report" and con- firmation of the assessments in Assessment District NO. 2. The City Administrate~nreported that three bids have been received relating to the sale of the street improvement bonds, which did not necessitate the awarding of a contract at this time. He also announced that no written protests had been received. Mayor Saltarelli asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the improvement of the Assessment District. Mr. James K. Sandin, 1781 Riverford Road, Tustin, stated that all questions posed at the November 5, 1973, public hearing had been satisfactorily answered. The public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 73-80 Resolution of the City Council CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANCES AND APPROVING ENGI- NEER'S REPORT IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT DIS- TRICT NO. 2. The Mayor introduced Resolution No. 73-80. Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. 73-80, Confirming the Assessment, Ordering the Improvements Made Together with Appurtenances and Approving Engineer's Report in the Matter of Assess- ment District No. 2, be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Langley, Sharp, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Welsh. City Council Minutes 11/19/73 Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 73-81 Resolution of the City Council ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR THE SALE OF BONDS AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEMP- TION FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2. The Mayor introduced the above Resolution. Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Sharp that Resolution No. 73-81, Accepting Proposal for the Sale of Bonds and Providing for the Establishment of a Redemption Fund for the Payment of Said Bonds, in the Matter of Assessment District No. 2, be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Langley, Sharp, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Welsh. RESOLUTION NO. 73-82 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ORDERING THAT THE CITY EXECUTE ALL OF THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2, CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AND PROCEED TO EMPLOY LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR SAID PURPOSE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 The Mayor introduced Resolution No. 73-82. Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Langley that Resolution No. 73-82, Ordering that the City Execute All of the Works of Improvement in Assessment District No. 2, and proceed to Emplgy Labor and Materials for Said Purpose, be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Langley, Sharp, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Welsh. VI. PUBLIC CONCERNS 1. TUSTIN POLICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION - APPEAL OF NAME OF "PINE TREE PARK" Mario Deiro, Vice President, TUstin Police Employees Association, stated the Association would like Council to reconsider the naming of the park located at Red Hill and Bryantand that it be changed from "Pine Tree Parks' to "W. G. Karp Park". It was the opinion of their Executive Board that there was no other accept- able alternate name. Mr. Deiro cited the background of the late Officer Karp, stating that he was a war hero, and a local person who was active with the youth of the City as a basketball coach. Additionally, the park is located in the area where Officer Karp was shot and wounded. Councilman Langley brought to the attention of Council that Officer Karp's death Occurred at approximately the same time as two other tragedies in the area, which, if named as his memorial, would present a con- stant reminder to the surrounding residents of these sorrowful events. Mr. Deiro stated that a survey made by the Association showed 98% in favor of the "Karp Park" naming. After a general discussion, it was the determination City Council Minutes 11/19/73 P.age 3 of the Council that a great deal of thought had been given to this concern and that their previous action was most appropriate. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 5, 1973, meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in the amount of $219,632.77. 3. FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 8356 Located on the south side of First Street east of Newport Avenue. ApprOval of Final Map of Tract No. 8356 subject to the conditions "a" through "c" as recommended by the City Engineer. 4. DENIAL OF CLAIM of Automobile Club of Southern California, David B. and PatriciaP~tton, as recommended by the City Attorney. Moved by Langley, seconded by Sharp, that all items on the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unani- mously, Councilman Welsh absent. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. IX. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION NONE. X. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 73-75 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 968 RELATIVE TO COUNCIL POLICY NO. 20-8 (EXTENDED TRAVEL). 2. RESOLUTION NO. 73-76 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER THE GRANTING OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRAN- CHISE FOR A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 73-77 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, OPPOSING.THE APPLICATION OF THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY FOR AUTHORITY TO SPLIT THE PRESENT ORANGE COUNTY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY INTO TWO SEPARATE DIRECTORIES, TO BE KNOWN AS THE ORANGE COAST TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AND THE ORANGE COUNTY DIRECTORY. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 73-78 A Resolution of the City Council, City of Tustin, California, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABANDON AN EASEMENT. City Council Minutes 11/19/73 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 73-78 (Cont'd) Location: Portion of sewer easement on lot 8 of Tract No. 7924, west of Prospect, south of Anglin Drive and north of Seventeenth Street. ~'~ 5. RESOLUTION NO. 73-79 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AGREE- MENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO PREPARATION OF POPULA- TION ESTIMATE. Movedb~ Woodruff, seconded b~ Sharp that Resolution Nos.'73-75, 73-76,73-77, 73-78 and 73-79 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. The secretary read ResolutiOns 73-75, 73-76, 73-77, 78-78 and 73-79 by title. Mr. Gill informed Council that the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company had withdrawn their application for authority to split the Orange County Telephone Directory; thereby making Resolution No. 73-77 unnec- essary. Councilman Woodruff recommended that the action would still be appropriate and Council would be on record if a similar action comes before the Public Utilities Commission at some future date. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Langley that ResolutiOns 73-75, 73-76, 73-77, 73-78 and 73-79 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, Langley, Sharp, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: Welsh. XI. OLD BUSINESS 1. AWARD OF CONTRACT - LIGHTING OF TENNIS COURTS AT TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL. Cont'd from 11/5/73. Deferred to later in the meeting. See page 5. 2. APPOINTMENT OF CITIZENS LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE. Cont'd from 11/5/73. Councilman Woodruff extended!Ibis compliments to Com- missioner Edgar on his excellent, well-conceived report. Councilman Sharp felt an advisory committee for long range planning could best be implemented with staff suggestions, support and help. Councilman Woodruff replied that he assumed this would be necessary and that, while staff is already over- loaded, such a committee couldn,t function without their assistance. Therefore, this would be a require- ment even if additional part-time help were necessary. After general discussion concerning the overall guide- lines and the responsibilities to be encompassed, Mayor Saltarelli stated that present action called for the election of a Chairman Pro Tem, decision as to max- imum length of time Committee isto be established, and maximum number of members. Before the Committee can City Council Minutes 11/19/73 Page 5 function effectively, definitive parameters will have to be established, together with interim deadlines on the various studies made. Moved by Saltaretli, that COmmissiOner Edgar be appointed Chairman Pro Tem of Committee, to contain 25 members, with atwo-~ear time establishment. Councilman Woodruff stated he would amend the motion to reactivate the Tustin Now and Tomorrow Committee for a stated period of one year. Mayor Saltarelli amended his motion to a stated one- year.period, seconded~y Woodruff. It was requested that staff and CounCil present sug- gested names with which to staff. Committee at the regularly scheduled Council meeting of December 17, 1973, with avieW that~.~he Committee will be activated by the first of the year. Invitations will be extended to homeowner groups and interested citizens to solicit their representation on this Committee, which will give thought to an alternative name, but which will follow the same format as the previous !TNT Committee. Motion that Commissioner Richard Edgarbeappointed Chairman Pro Tem to the long range planning committee, containing a maximum of 25 members to serve for a stated period of one year carried unanimously. 3. CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT BUDGET - UTT/MITCHELL PARK. Cont'd from 10/15/73. Mr. Gill stated that the Parks and Recreation Commis- sion~'i'~anextensive tour of present park developments, including the one presently proposed. Mr. Fleagle stated that in visiting four other park sites today which are designed along thelines pro- posed for the Utt/Mitchell Park, the most obvious observation was that of high utilization. Parks and Recreation are well aware that costs are more than originally budgeted; therefore, they would be willing to forfeit some of the expenditures set aside for the ProspeCt and Irvine Park in order to implement the Utt/Mitchell Park at this time. Mr. Gill noted that the amount of development cost ~s were not much greater than what was expected, but were much larger than the original concept. Moved by Woodruff, seconded byLan~leythat preliminary plans be approved, and Architect be directed to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for bid, to include alterna~es~that would allow deletion o~ any ma~or capitalimprovement's. Carried unanimously. 1. AWARD OF CONTRACT - LIGHTING OF TENNIS COURTS AT TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL. Cont'd from 11/5/73. (Deferred earlier in the meeting.) Mr~Marchetti stated he had just attended a School Board meeting, at which a motion was.passed approving the Lighting Agreement of:six tennis courts with the exception that monthly!~energy charges be shared with the City for the remainder of their fiscal year ending City Council Minutes 11/19/73 Page 6 June 30, 1974. The estimated completion date for the lighting would be approximately two and one-half months due to fabrication of poles. Discussion was held concerning the conservation of energy bycourts remaining dark when not in use. Mayor Saltarelli stated that the ~ity of Orange uses incandescent lighting which allows an automation device which when activated will light a court for a 30-minute period. This system cannot be used with mercury vapor lighting since it takes approx- imately thirty minutes for mercury vapor lights to warm up and reach their full intensity. Mr. Gill noted that incandescent lighting is more expensive and, if adopted, would entail a complete new contract. Mr. Marchetti stated that our present Tennis Court Lighting Contract places the lights on a time clock so that in rainy season they can be shut off. Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Sharp, that Agreement by and between the Tustin Unified School District and the City of Tustin be approved, subject to changing paragraph 9 to read that the City~and School District will share on an equal basis the monthly energy charges of the lighting system until the School Dis- trict,s Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1974; after which time, all energy charges will be the sole responsibi- lity of the School District. Carried unanimously, Councilman Welsh absent. Following bids for Alternate "C" received: Parker-Ricketts, Inc. $20,987.00 Edwards Electric . 21,680.00 Allbrite 22,425.00 Smith Electric, Inc. .. 23,694.00 Wilton Construction Co. 27,666.00 Del Black Electric, Inc. 30,790.00 Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Langley that contract for Alternate "C', for Tennis Court Flood Lighting at Tustin High School be awarded to Parker-Ricketts, Inc., being the lowest and best bidder in the amount of $20,987.00. Carried. XII. NEW BUSINESS NONE. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. SALES TAX ANALYSIS - CITY OF TUSTIN Presented to City Council. 2. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF TWO CMI SPEEDGUN RADAR UNITS Mr. Gill reported on the request of Chief of Police Kelly for the purchase of two Speedgun radar units which he feels would increase traffic improvement by releasing patrol personnel from performing radar operations, since the CMI Speedgun units can be mounted on police motorcycles, which allows for high visibility, mobility and effectiveness due to the mobility of the police motorcycle. City Council Minutes 11/19/73 Page 7 Moved by Saltarelli, secondedb~ Langley that the Police Department be authorized to purchase two CMI Speedgun Radar Units ata price of $982.50 each, for a total cost of $1,6!~5.00. Carried unanimously. 3. USED NEWSPAPER COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OFTUSTIN Staff was directed to work out details and a workable plan for the collection of used newspapers. 4. PREFERENTIAL RUNWAY PROGRAM FOR ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT Mr. Gill reported that the Board of Supervisors will again reconsider this matter. Newport Beach will hear this tomorrow and possibly take further action. A draft letter for Mayor Saltarelli's signature has been prepared suggesting a complete public hearing in this matter. Mayor Saltarelli stated that he does not recommend a request for a public hearing for the reason that it will tend to pit various groups against one another who are really not informed about the pre- ferential runway treatment. The basic hours affected are between seven and nine in the mornings, with only one Hughes Airwest flight over our pattern, which crosses our borders on the northwest and follows the route of the Riverside Freeway. The highest decibel reading to date is 58 which is relatively low. There- fore, he does not feel this presents a serious impact. The Airport Land Use Commissioner has stated we would not be adversely affected and objections are mostly from the incoming flights rather than the outgoing ones. Mr. Fleagle stated he had received three calls that day and Mr.~ Gill had receiveid one. The complainants have pet~oned their Supervisor against overflights whether landing or taking off. After being of the opinion that the'Board had acted on this matter, they now find it back on the agenda without proper notification to concerned citizens. They do not want to be placed in the position of having to attend every meeting, expecting that the decisions of the previous meeting will be reversed. It was Councilman Woodruff's suggestion that Newport Beach would be ready and willing to loan their staff and equipment in order to take a reading at our end of the runway at all hours of the day and in all weather conditions. This would provide data not previously in our possession. If delays their decision tomorrow, this would allow time for such a reading. Mayor Saltarelli stated he would contact Supervisor Clark and the Mayor of Newport Beach the following day. 5. KNBC REQUEST FOR PHOTOGRAPHS Mr. Gill stated that KNBC has requested community identification photographs which would probably requli~e ~pecial shootihg. Councilm~n Langley said the station is interested in photographs which will visibly show the City's City Council Minutes 11/19/73 Page 8 name which can be.read within three seconds. Other- wise, the photographs wily not be acceptable. Mr. Gill was directed to take whatever action is necessary. 6. PROPERTY OUTLINE AGREEMENT WITH MCCALLA Mr. Rourke stated that property outlines have been prepared and are ready for execution at the direction of Council. Moved by Sharp, seconded by Langley, that Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute Property Outline A~reement with McCalla. CarTied. Ayes: Saltarell~, Langley, Sharp. Noes: Woodruff. Absent: Welsh. 7. LIGHTING OF CENTER ISLANDS Councilman Woodruff suggested that some center island l~ghting be turned back on in dark street areas, s~nce they present a real need and do not consume a large amount of energy. Itl was decided that center islands would remain lighted where necessity dictates in dark street areas. 8. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN HOLIDAY ENERGY CONSERVATION Mayor Saltarelli stated he has been receiving calls concerning Christmas lighting. The City has agreed to comply with the President's directive and he believes it would be wise to request general citizenry at large to undertake energy-saving techniques, what- ever they may be. Mr. Bob Gill from the audience suggested that Christmas treelights in the homes be turned on later and off ¢ earlier. Councilman Langley stated that Tustin Meadows has what. they call the Festival of Lights which have already been bought for this Christmas season. It was his suggestion~thatthe Mayor contact the Tustin Meadows Board with the suggestion that extensive lighting be postponed and they forego this particu- lar program or postpone until closer to the Christmas season. Mayor Saltarelli noted that some cities have issued ordinances of conservation and that this should be a general policy. Mr. Gill stated that the policy of the City will encourage citizens tO act accordingly. Therefore, seasonal lighting formerly placed by the City, including E1 Camino Real, should not be put up this year. 9. RESTRICTIONS OF LARGE VEHICLE PARKING Councilman Langley pointed out that thereis a parking ordinance whiChI'states ai72-houE~ parking limitation on all types of vehicles and he would like the Police Department to havelgreater powers of enforcing this ordinance, with particular regard to large trucks. One particular truck has been City Council Minutes 11/19/73 Page 9 ticketed three times over three 72-hour periods and there is a need to investigate stronger avenues to limit this type of parking. Mr. Rourke felt it should be looke~ into with the Police Department and possible ways found to halt this problem. At Councilman Langley's request, Mr. Rourke stated that he would also check into the matter o~f whether, under the Vehicle Code, cars can be cited on private property~ 10. SIGN COMMITTEE Mayor Saltarelli stated that two members of the Sign Committee had ~resigned, Mr~ Schuster and Mr. Mack; and suggested that~staff ~andTustin News make people aware of these openings for participation in the draft of the sign ordinance. Mr. Fleagle reported that the draft has been completed from pages 1-34, and although Mr. Mack can no longer attend the meetings, he is being kept informed so virtually I only one member ~ has been lost. Since January 10, 1974, isthe scheduled date for the pub- lic hearing before the Planning Commissions., any new addition might be more harmfuI than helpful. It was the consensus that a smaller committee could probably work to a good conclusion without additional representation. 11. PUBLICATIONS BEING SOLD AT SHOPPING CENTERS Ma~orSal~arelli. will write a l'etter to ~he various shopping centers regarding the questionable type of literature being sold. 12. NICKLE BUS SCHEDULE Mayor Saltarelli 'noted that the bus is not being used during the hours of 5:00 to 6:001p.~m. There- fore, he suggested an earlier starting schedule (7:00 a.m.~ ~8:00 a~m.) in .order that the school children 'could USe this mode of transportation. After ageneral discussion, it was ag'reed to revise the time s~heduleand~ experiment as necessary during the three month pilot program. Mr. Gill Will direct the advertising coverage in the bus and at various school locations. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Woodruff, seconded b~ Sharp that the meeting be adjourned to a Personnel Session, and then to the ne~t~ ~regu'l~arly scheduled meeting to be held on December 3, 1973, ' Carried. (9:15 p.m.) C