HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1973 02 05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
February 5, 1973
CALL TO ORDER .Mayor Miller called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
i.I.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
III.
INVOCATION Given by Councilman Langley.
iVo
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Miller, Saltarelli, Langley,
Welsh, Woodruff.
Absent: Counci !men: None.
Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill
Asst. City Admin.-Comm. Devel.
Ken Fleagle
City Attorney James Rourke
City Clerk Ruth Poe
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Miller presented City plaques to the follow-
ing persons:
Orville Myers, for four years of service to the
City as City Engineer. Mr. Myers was also
presented the original of Resolution No. 73-6,
/ adopted at the last regular Council meeting.
Don Allison, for service on the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission. :
Lowell Dukleth, for service on the Building Board
of Appeals and the Planning Commission.
Milton E. Curtis, for service on the Planning
Cor~ni s s i on.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS 1. REALIGNMENT OF YORBA AND PACIFIC STREETS
AT FIRST STREET.
Mayor Miller opened the public portion of the hear-
ing at 7:41 p.m.
Mr. Gill stated that a petition opposing the realign-
ment had been received, with 88 signatures represent-
ing 53 separate addresses on Pacific, Second, Third,
and Main Streets and other streets in the area. In
reply to Mrs. Georgia Holmstrom, 143 N. Yorba, Tustin,
Mr. Gill stated that properties at the northeast cor-
ner of Yorba and First would be modified, and that no
traffic increase would be caused on Yorba. Left turn
movements onto First Street from Yorba will be facili-
tated.
After Mr. Harold Adams, 240 Pacific Street, Tustln,
read the petition opposing the proposed realignment,
the following persons spoke in opposition to the
realignment for reasons Of increased traffic volume
and speed on Pacific and Yorba, increased traffic
burden on Main Street, previous Council action dis-
approving realignment, detriment to residential char-
acter of Pacific Street, and the possibility of alt-
ernate solution to the present traffic problems. at
First and Yorba:
Arthur Charleton, 460 West Second, Tustin
Dave King, 314 South Pacific, Tustin
Mrs. V. Hicks, 210 Padific, Tustin
Paul Snow, 430 West Main, Tustin
City Council Minutes
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It was also noted by Mr. Charleton that Second Street
and other st£eets in the vicinity are being used for
test driving purposes by nearby car dealerships; and
he and Mrs. Ruth Best, 265 Pacific, questioned why a
stop s'ign at Third and Pacific had not been replaced
after being knocked down or removed about two years
ago°
The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed
realignment, for reasons of safety:
Phil Siegel~ President, Consolidated Repro- ductions, 560 West First Street, Tustin
Thomas Attebery, 155 Myrtle Street, Tustin
There being no further comments or objections, Mayo~
Miller closed the public portion of the hearing at
8:00 p.m.
Replying to questions by the Mayor, Mr. Gill stated
that there have been no designs prepared of a traffic
signal arrangement in case realignment was not ap-
proved, although potential additional costs were
discussed. He explained that the concept of realign-
ment of Yorba and Pacific evolved in the design of
the First Street widening project. Without realign-
ment, it is anticipated that a signal will be needed
at Pacific and First within a year, which is not
within the design concept of the widening project.
Councilman Welsh stated that serious consideration
should be given to the effect of realignment on the
residential character of the area, as heavy traffic
would have a Decided effect on living conditions.
Councilman Woodruff stated that the traffic would
increase on Pacific but would decrease on Myrtle, and
~ said that he saw no evidence that traffic volume would
increase on Main Street to any extent. He noted that
the corner of Pacific and First is difficult nowr and
once widening is completed, it will be impossible to
· get out onto First. Convenience of traffic flow north
and south is secondary to safety; if safety means re-
alignment, he would favor that. He expressed doubt
that realignment would increase speed on Pacific.
Councilman Saltarelli suggested a way to implement the
realignment and still aid residents of Pacific Street,
that being installation of a four-way stop at Third
and Pacific to reduce speed. This would provide a
safe north-south access, possibly discouraging those
going to the business district from using Pacific.
Councilman Langley asserted that widening of First
Street would automatically create more traffic on
side streets, just as improvement of Irvine Boulevard
created more traffic on the north-south streets south
of Irvine Boulevard. Not realigning Pacific and Yorba
would make the present hazard worse at Yorba and at
Pacific.
Councilman Woodruff agreed, and suggested that if
traffic on Main Street does increase, for example,
it would be routed toward E1 Camino Real, which has
been desired by downtown businessmen.
Mayor Miller suggested that' three-way stop with traf-
fic signals at Pacific and Yorba might work in making
those intersections safe, and felt that the Traffic
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Engineer's report on realignment was a one-sided
presentation.
Councilman Saltarelli repeated that he favored re-
alignment as a means of controlling speed and dis-
couraging traffic on Pacific and routing traffic to
the business district via First Street, but said that
if there were possibly a workable type of signaliza-
tion, he would go along with that.
Mr. Dale Wick, Assistant City Engineer, replied to
Councilmen's questions by stating that no studies were
made regarding actual costs for two separate signals,
although Traffic Engineer Norm Hower had indicated to
him that such a system involves complicated timing
and is expensive. Although a measure o~ safety could
be effected with a well engineered signal system,
traffic would be hald up on First because of the need
for separate left turn phases at Pacific and Yorba.
Mr. Wick added that traffic flow on Irvine Boulevard
is about 20,000 vehicles per day, and 15,000 vehicles
per day on First Street.
Councilman Langley was not in favor of exploring a
temporary solution which would be unworkable five
years from now. He felt that the solution should be
achieved on the basis that First Street will be
another Irvine Boulevard, as related to traffic
volume, etc.
Mr. Gill noted that the primary purpose of the realign-
ment of the streets is to improve left turn moveraentsr
not to improve the flow of through traffic.
Councilman Saltarelli acknowledged that a great deal
of traffic is generated from Consolidated Reproductions
and other First Street businesses. Realignment would
keep the, traffic flow smooth and ease turning move-
ments from Pacific and Yorba.
Commenting on Councilman Welsh's repeated concern
that traffic would be increased on Pacific, Council-
man Langley said that traffic would increase anyway
when First Street is widened; businesses are already
forced to use residential streets rather than try to
make turning movements on First Street just because
of this situation, and the cost of correcting the
problem will increase as time goes on.
Responding to the Mayor's inquiry about cul-de-saccing
Pacific to prevent its usage by people desiring to go
north on Yorba, Mr. Gill stated that there had been
discussions of this type of action for several streets,
such as at Pacific and Main, but that arrangement
would serve to increase traffic on Myrtle. There is
a problem getting out to First Street northerly by
any of those streets.
Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Saltarelli that the
Council approve the realignment of Pacific and Yorba
in conjunction with the First Street Arterial Highway
Financing Project No. 604, and authorize the staff
.t..o. prepare the necessar.y drawin.~s, agreements, and
specifications that must be filed by April 1, 1973,
to accommodate the project as redesigned; to include
installation of a two-way or four-way stop at Third
and Pacific Streets.
City Council Minutes
2/5/73 Page 4
Ma}Ior Miller stated that the Council would do well
to act on this after there has been a complete study
of alternatives (signalization possibilities).
Councilman Welsh agreed.
-Councilman Woodruff stated that, in view of critical
time factor, it might be appropriate for the staff
Above motion carried by roll call e ley,~
Saltarelli, Woodruff. Noes: Miller, Welsh. Absent:
none.
The staff was directed to prepare the plans and
specifications for submittal by April 1, 1973, the
AHFP deadline, and to study and report on possible
alternatives to realignment.
Mayor Miller requested that the City Administrator
meet with Mr. Charleton, Mr. Adams, and Mr. King,
when more information is available on the effect
on speed and traffic volume of a four-way stop at
Third and Pacific.
2. V-72-285 APPEAL OF DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION--UNITED CALIFORNIA BANK.
Appeal of the United Calif6rnia Bank of the
denial of Variance 72-285 by the Planning Com-
mission for a free-standing sign in a con~ner~ial
complex.
Site is located on the southwesterly side of
Irvine Boulevard, easterly of Newport, in the
Tustin Heights Shopping Center.
Mr. F/eagle stated that a letter had been received
from Mr. I. R. Obel, Assistant Vice President of
United California Bank in Los Angeles, requesting a
referral of this application to the Planning Commis-
sion for consideration of use of wall signs for
' identification rather than originally requested
free-standing pole signs.
Mr. Rourke stated that this would constitute a
new or amended application, in effect dropping their
original application.
Moved by Langley that this application be referred
to the Planning Commission.
Motion died for lack of second.
Councilman Woodruff stated that as this represents a
new application, and withdrawal of the appeal, the
matter should not be referred to the Planning Com-
mission; the applicants should come back and start
the application process again for consideration of
wall signs.
The Council concurred in Mr. Woodruff's co~ents.
3. V-72-286 - APPEAL OF DECISION OF THE/PLANNING
COMMISSION--FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
ORANGE COUNTY.
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An appea~ of the First National Bank of Orange
County of the Planning Commission's denial of
Variance 72-286 to authorize an additional
free-standing sign in a commercial complex.
Site is located westerly of the westerly corner
of Walnut Street and Red ~ill Avenue, further
known as the Alpha Beta Shopping Center.
Mr. Fleagle described the location ,of the First
National Bank and the substance of the variance
request, and summarized the background of this
application through the Planning Commission.
~ayor Miller opened the public portion of the hearing
at 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Bill Becker, Custom Signs, 160 Centennial Way,
Tustin, represented his sign company and the First
National Bank of Orange County. He presented a
color rendering of the proposed sign which he described
as tasteful and inoffensive. He asserted that First
National Bank of Orange County is not enjoying the
business that other banks are doing, a situation Which
is due to inadequate signing, according to studies made.
He questioned the justification for denying the bank's
sign'when Standard Oil station at the southwest corner
of Red Hill and Walnut was granted a variance for a
64-square-foot pole sign, particularly in view of its
corner location and completely unobstructed visibility.
In reply to questioning, Mr. Becker stated that a
one-inch-high letter can be read at fifty feet, and
ten-inch-high letters at five hundred feet. Letters
on the sign are proposed to be fourteen inches high.
He pointed out that the sign area requested is only
half that of Alpha Beta's. He explained that the in-
adequate roof sign is the result of Development Pre-
view Commission alteration of a sign design submitted
two years ago. He submitted photos of the bank taken
from various directions at various distances, to illus-
trate that present signing is inadequate to make the
bank identifiable. He discussed the visibility of the
bank and signing from a car travelling the speed limit.
Mr. Grady Henry, Manager, First National Bank of Orange
County, 14641 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, stated that
signs have economic validity, and that the Sign Ordinance
is unfair to free-standing buildings, or that its appli-
cation by official bodies is unfair. He requested the
same determination for his bank as that for Bank of
America (that Bank of America was not located in Lar-
win Square, under provisions within the Sign Ordinance
defining a "shopping center"). He said that there is
no provision in the Ordinance limiting shopping centers
to only one pole sign.
In reply to questioning, Mr. Rourke stated that the
Council may modify the decision of the Planning Com-
mission in regard to reducing the size or height of
the sign.
Councilman Langley asked about the basis of Mr.'
Henry's "hardship" concern, and whether he is looking
for residents south of Edinger to identify with the
bank, or whether those in the immediate area don't
know where the bank is.
City Council Minutes
2/5/73 Page 6
Mr. Henry explained that there are 2,000 apartments
within one mile of the bank, and it is important that
those looking for apartments in the area recognize
the bank as such; once accounts are established, they
are seldom transferred to another bank. Also, greater
exposure is needed to the 18,000 cars on Red Hill per
day.
Mr. James Kinaer, 1941 Hampshire, Tustin, representing
residents in Tustin Meadows, objected to approval of
the sign because it would be discriminatory to smaller
businesses almost totally obscured behind the bank;
also, two of three entrances on Red Hill to the Alpha
Beta Center go right by the bank.
· Mr. Mark ShapirO, 14811 Birchwood Place, Tustin,
stated that the only reason he could see for this
sign would be to draw business away from other banks,
and questioned whether the sign would have sufficient
visibility anyway to provide greater exposure to the
bank. He also objected to glaring lights from the
sign possibly annoying residents of Tustin Meadows.
Mx. Becker denied that the sign would offend anyone'
in Tustin Meadows, and explained that the blue back-
ground would restrict light transmission more than
any other color, and there would be no glare. He
stated that the sign was justified because the bank
is situated on a separate parcel from the rest of the
Center, and the Code allows this; for this reasonF
approval of the sign would not set a precedent for
granting variances to other businesses in the Center.
~. Dennis Bruckler, 1432 Garland, Tustin, stated
~hat if variances are continually granted, the Sign
Ordinance might just as well be discarded. He sug~
gested'that it may be in order for the Ordinance to
be studied and rewritten if interpretation is dif-
ficult. He thought that perhaps if Mr. Henry has a
hardship, it may be due to other banks in the area
having been granted variances and thereby been af-
forded unfair competitive advantage,
Mr. A! Enderle, 14192 Yorba, Tustin, recalled that
when the Sign Ordinance was written, the intent of
the Council was that it be rather strong but liberally
applied in situations such as this where a real need
exists.
There being no further comments or objections, Mayor
Miller closed the public portion of the hearing at
9:46 p.m.
In reply to a question by Councilman Welsh, as to
whether residents would object to a compromise 6' x 6'
sign with illumination shut off after banking hours,
Mr. Kinder said that the objection is not to the size
of the sign, but to the fact of the usage of a sign.
He felt that the sign would not attract any more
people than Alpha Beta's advertising and drawing power
do.
Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Miller that the deci-
sion of the Planning Commission denying V-~2-286 of
First National Bank of Orange County be affirmed.
Counciiman Saltarelli fel~ that there should be a
consistent policy on granting variances and that
Ehere are cases where true need does exist~ and that
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Mr. Henry does have a visibility problem. While
· he did not find the sign offensive, he supported
the Planning Commission decision to deny the appli-
cation based on the size and height of the sign. He
would consider a sign that would be lower to the
ground and smaller than what is proposed, that would
not be obtrusive to residents.
Councilman Woodruff explained the reasons for his
motion as being that the shopping complex was designed
to serve the needs of the immediate residential com-
munity; the bank has good visibility from Walnut,
which photos indicate; the only access to the Center
for traffic northbound on Red Hill (except via Walnut)
is into the driveway adjacent to the bank; the bank
benefits by the tremendous drawing power of Alpha
Beta, so there is no evidence of hardship; the Sign
Code is ambiguous and should be revised.
Above motion to affirm the Planning Commission's
decision denying V-72-286 was carried by roll call
vote. Ayes: Miller, Langley, Woodruff. Noes:
Saltarelli, Welsh. Absent: none.
4. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 157 (ZONING ORDINANCE)
- PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT.
Mr. Fleagle stated that following a public hearing
held on January 8, 1973r the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution 1311, recommending to the City
.Council an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to pro-
vide that total parking spaces in the Planned Devel-
opment District shall be two spaces per unit, with
at least one covered space per unit. This is to ac-
commodate the longterm residency characteristic of
condominiums, by requiring the same off-street parking
as a single-family residence; condominlums are auth-
orized i~ the Planned Development District, and in
the R-3 District subject to criteria of the Planned
Development District.
Mayor Miller opened the public portion of the hearing
at 10:02 p.m. There being no comments or objections
he closed the public portion of the hearing.
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that the
findings of the Planning Commission, as contained
in Resolution No. 1311, be upheld and the City At-
torney be instructed to prepare the necessary
implementing ordinance. Carried unanimously.
VI.
PUBLIC
CONCERNS 1. MR. GRADY HENRY, RE: LETTER FROM CIRCUS CIRCUS
Mr. Grady Henry,. President of the Tustin Chamber of
Commerce, read a letter addressed to the Chamber from
Martin Black, Public Relations Director for Circus
Circus Hotel in Las Vegas, concerning their billboard
at Browning and Nisson which became a "cause c~l~bre
in the Tustin area". The letter contained an invita-
tion to the Chamber President and to the members of
the City Council for a one-night stay in order for
them to judge for themselves the calibre of operation
of Circus Circus, which "is the only family-oriented
casino in Las Vegas".
City Council Minutes
2/5/73 Page 8
2. MR. MILTON CURTIS, RE: SIGNALS AT RED HILL AND
SAN JUAN.
Mr. Milton Curtis, 13362 Cromwell Drive, Tustin,
inquired about the progress of signalization of
the intersection of Red Hill and San Juan.
Mayor Miller stated that he had contacted Supervisor
Ralph Clark, and was advised that the signal will be
funded in the 1973-74 fiscal year and should be in
operation by the start of school in September.
Replying to Councilman Welsh, regarding signal
synchronization on Red Hill, Mr. Gill said that
the AHFP review committee had denied the City's
request for funding for interconnects on Red Hill;
AHFP funds are not used for this type of project.
Mayor Miller requested that the City Administrator
determine the names of members on the AHFP committee
so that appeals can be made to the members directly
and not through the County staff.
Councilman Saltarelli added that in making liaisons
with the County, all three of the Supervisors repre-
senting Tustin be contacted.
RECESS Mayor Miller called a recess at'10:10 p.m.; the
meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.mo
VII.
CONSENT
CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 15, 1973 Regular
Meeting, and January 29,
1973, Special Meeting°
2. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS in amount of $357,817.2~
3. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS AND BONDS FOR ZC-70-218,
GEORGE ARGYROS (northeast corner of Newport and
Walnut).
Approval of new Improvement Agreement No. 114
and Bond in amount of $7,000 and cancellation
of old Agreement No. 108 and bond in amount of
$15,000, all as recommended by the Assistant
City Engineer.
4. MALENA STORM DRAIN PLANS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION THROUGH TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7S46.
Approval of Plans and Special Provisions for con-
struction of Malena Storm Channel from Malena
Drive to Prospect Avenue, as recommended by the
Assistant City Engineer.
5. MALENA STORM DRAIN - EASEMENT DEEDS
Acceptance of deeds for recording as recommended
by the Assistant City Engineer.
6. LAGUNA ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECTS I,
II, AND III.
Acceptance of'work and authorization'of payment
of S327.61 Eo Galtuzzo and Sons, Inc., and as-
suming no liens or claims are filed the payment
of final 10% ($896.74) in 35 days, as recommended
by the A~sistant City Engineer,
City Council Minuff
7. PROSPECT-BENETA PARK SITE PROPERTY
Approval of agreement with the Tustin Elementary
School District as recommended by the City
Attorney.
8. CITY ENGINEER PROPOSAL
Approving John G. Goetten of Williamson and
Schmid as City Engineer and Superintendent of
Streets for an indefinite period as set forth
in proposal signed by Bob W. Williamson,
dated 1/17/73.
9. RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT BOND, BEL AIR MOTOR HOTEL
Release of Improvement Bond in the amount of
$3,000.00, as recommended by the staff.
10. STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS ADJACENT TO FIRE
STATION NO. 2
Authorization for execution of deeds and accep-
tance and recording of' deeds as recommended by
the Assistant City Engineer.
ll. RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DEEDS AND AGREEMENTS,
FIRST STREET AHFP PROJECT NO. 649
Acceptance and authorization, as recommended by
the Assistant City Engineer.
Mayor Miller requested that Items 4 and 5, both in-
volving the Malena Storm Drain, be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.
Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Saltarelli that Items
1, 2, 3, and Items 6 through 11 of the Consent Calendar
be approved. Carried unanimously, Councilman Welsh
abstainifig on Item #1, Approval of Minutes.
During discussion of Items 4 and 5, Malena Storm Drain,
several Council members expressed concern that affected
residents be given advance notice of the nature of the
project and ramifications of the construction, and
who to call in case of problems or complaints. The
staff was instructed to provide such notice to resi-
dents, and to contact the County Road Department and
the County Flood Control District about keeping incon-
venience to a minimum, as related to driveway access,
maintenance of driving lane, clearing of'debris, etc.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Welsh that Items 4 and 5
of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously.
VIII.
ORDINANCES
FOR
ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 569
An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California,
AMENDING THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS
AND THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE TUSTIN AREA
GENERAL PLAN.
Moved bE Saltarelti, seconded by Langle~ that Ordinance
No. 569 have second reading by title only. Carried
unanimously.
City Council Minutes
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The secretary read Ordinance No. 569 by title.
moved by Langley, seconded by Woodruff that
Ordinance No. 569 be adopted. Carried. Ayes:
Miller, Saltarelli, Langley, Welsh, Woodruff.
Noes: none. Absent: none.
IX.
ORDINANCES
FOR
INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 570
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE,
RELATIVE TO REGULATING VEHICULAR PARKING°
Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Saltarelli that
Ordinance No. 570 have first reading by title only.
Carried unanimously.
The secretary read Ordinance No. 570 by title.
X.
RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 73-7
A Resolution of the City of Tustin, California,
ADOPTING THE JANUARY, 1973, EDITION OF THE
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS.
Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Langley that ResolU-
tion No. 73-7 be read by title only. Carried
unanimously.
The secretary read Resolution 73-7 by title.
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltarelli that Resolu-
tion No. 73-7 be passed and adopted. Carried.
Ayes: Miller, Saltarelli, Langley, Welsh, Woodruff.
Noes: none. Absent: none.
XI.
OLD
BUSINESS NONE.
XII.
NEW
BUSINESS 1. APPEAL OF RICH SIGN CO. (COAST FEDERAL SAVINGS)
--ADMINISTRATIVE RULING
Mr. Fleagle gave the background of this appeal as con-
~ained in staff reports.
Mayor Miller invited comments from the applicants;
there was no one present desiring to speak on the
matter.
Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Saltarelli that the
decision of the Co~nunity DevelopmenE Director (that
any right to continued use of a non-conforming roof
sign was terminated by action of its voluntary re-
moval, and it could not be replaced) be upheld.
Carried unanimously.
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2. APPEAL OF FEDEP~L SIGN AND SIGNAL CORPORATION
(RED HILL REALTY)
Appeal of Federal Sign and Signal Corporation
on behalf of Red Hill Realty, of Development
Preview Commission denial of proposed change of
face for existing sign located at 18002 irvine
Boulevard.
Mr. Fleagle explained that an application submitted
to the Development Preview Commission to change Ibe
face of the subject sign from "Red Hill Realty" to
"Vision - Red Hill Realty" within the existing sign
cabinet was denied based upon the brilliance of in.
tensity and the flamboyance of the color spectrum
of the proposed sign, and particularly due to its
relationship to the professional office building
signing on Irvine Boulevard.
Mr. Jack Vodrey of Federal Sign and Signal, 3036 South
Oak, Santa Ana, explained that his company owns tb~.
sign in question and leases it to Mr. Nahigan of Red
~ill Realty~ which is changing its corporate identity
to "Vision Realty"; it is desired for both names,
"Vision Red Hill Realt~"~ to remain on the sign face
temporarily. With regard to light intensity, the dense
burgundy background proposed would reduce the illumina-
tion by at least one-third, eliminating problems of
light intensity for nearby residents. The only other
method of reducing illumination would be to completely
rewire the sign from 800 to 425 milliamperes, which
would be a costly procedure. He stressed the impor-
tance of the rainbow and burgundy color to Vision
Realty's corporate identity; this location is the
firm's national headquarters.
Mr. Arthur Turner, President and co-owner of Vision
Realty, described the national real estate franchise
concept, and spoke in support of the logo, objecting
to the City making determinations as to color, etc.
He stated that Development Preview Commissioner Frank
Greinke would have been at this meeting to support the
applicants but had a conflicting meeting. He named
other locations where the sign is being used (Univer-
sity Park, and on Seventeenth Street in Santa Ana, one
block west of Tustin Avenue); signs have also been
ordered for other Orange County locations.
Following a short discussion of the intensity of il-
lumination in the existing and proposed signs, it was
moved by Miller, seconded by Saltarelli that the
change of sign face be approved with the provision that
intensity of illumination in both signs be reduced
to 425 milliamps.
Moved by Woodruffl seconded by Welsh that the change
qf sign face be approved with the provisions that the
intensity of illumination in both signs be reduced
to 425 milliamps and that "Loma Linda" portion of the
sign match the color scheme of the "Vision - Red
Realty" portion of the sign.
Mr. Vodrey pointed out that if the background is bur-
gundy, the illumination would be considerably darker
without rewiring to 425 milliamps. The signs it, other
locatie~ ave ~nn ~ ] ~ ~
The above substitute motion by Mr. Woodruff fa'i:led -,.
by 3-2 vote. T~y~s: Wel. sh, Woodru£f. Noes: ~flter,
Saltarclli, Langley. Absent:
City Council Minutes
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Councilman Langley stated that the signs in Univer-
sity Park and on Seventeenth Street are adequately
subdued, and they should be seen before any decision
is made on this sign.
Following further discussion, it was moved by
Woodruff, seconded by Langley that this ~atter be
continued for two weeks to permit applicants to
work with the staff on the technical aspects and --
the CounciI~ to view similar signs in other locations.
Carried unanimously.
3. FINAL MAPOF TRACT NO. 8028
ResOlution No. 73-9, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO.
8028, was introduce~ by title.
.'Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Langley that further
reading be waived and that Resolution No. 73-9 be
passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Miller, Saltarelli,
Langley, Welsh, Woodruff. Noes: none. Absent: none°
4. CITY OF TUSTIN 1973 CIVIC CENTER BONDS
Councilman Saltarelli, referring to Ordinance No.
571, inquired whether it is standard that none of the
bonds can be called for early redemption until 1991,
noting that'many corporate and municipal bonds con-
tain shorter periods for call purposes. He said
that it was mentioned during the civic center bond
campaign that if the finances were available and
surplus City properties sold, etc., these funds might
be used to reduce the bonded obligation more quickly;
with a 25--year provi~on, thatl.opportun~I~y would be
~irt'u~lty impossible. ~f there were a provision allow-
· ng the City to pay off the most distant maturities
earlier, the City could possibly set aside $26,000
per year out of revenae sharing or other available
monies to amortize the final $500,000 n~ne years earlier,
and enable the City to discontinue tax rate established
~or the civic center bonds seven years earlier. This
would have good ramifications in the future by
establishing the intention of the taxing authority
and the City Council, cesulting in an improved rating
if the City wanted to sell bonds in the future. He
had no objection. however, to proceeding with the
O,'dinance as written, ,~ this wa~ ~ne pleasure o~ the
City Council.
There was some discussion of continuing this item to
the next regula~ meeting or to a special mee.~.inU.
Mr Gill stated that in connection with the Cale~dar
fo~ Bond Issuance and Sale, March 20 was the first
~date that was comfortable wikh the bond counsel for
sale of the bonds, and probaDly a better interest
rate can be obtained if sa!~ of bonds is not delayed.
It w~s agreed |~y the Council that the best course would
be t~ Frcze~d on th~ recommended schedule.
An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California,
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $950,000.
~ovcJ by Salta~ell~., seconded by Ianc~]~l that Ordinance
N,2, 571 ~ave ~i'Irsh rf,,~<~ii{f by ?~-~r, on'lv~ Carried
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The secretary read Ordinance No. 571 by title.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, California, DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE INVITING SEALED PRO-
POSALS FOR BONDS OF SAID CITY',
Moved by Woodruff, seconded by Saltarelli that
Resolution No. 73-8 be read by title only.
Carried unanimously.
The secretary read Resolution No.'~3-8 by title.
Moved by Welsh, seconded by Langley that Resolution
No. 73-8 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes:
Miller, Saltarelli, Langley, Welsh, Woodruff. Noes:
none. Absent: none.
Councilman Saltarelli requested that he be supplied
a list of those who will be invited to bid on the
Civic Center Bonds, to ensure that the bid list is
given as wide a distribution as possible.
XIII.
OTHER
BUSINESS 1. ARMY RESERVE--CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The Council continued the matter of the City Admin-
istrator's request for approval of currently sched-
uled Army tours of duty in lieu of additional vaca-
tion, as contained in his January 23d memo to the
City Council.
2. STREET LIGHTING AT RED HILL & SYCAMORE
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Woodruff that
Mr. Curr~e, Deputy Superintendent of the Tustin
Elementary School Districz be notified that the
City will pay three-eighths of the cost of street
lights on Red Hill and Sycamore. Carried unani-
mously.
3. COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOPS
The City Council directed that workshops with the
Planning Commission be scheduled for 6:30 p.m. prior
to the first Council meeting of each quarter. Plan-
ning Commission is to be notified of workshop sched-
uled for Monday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
4. REVISION OF ZONING AND SIGN ORDINANCES
The City Attorney was directed to prepare an interim
Sign Ordinance providing for a moratorium on any new
or replacement roof or pole signs and other signs of
a controversial character, to be adopted at the next
regular meeting as an urgency measure.
Following discussion, it was moved by Woodruff, sec-
onded by Welsh that staff be directed to have the
Zoninq Ordinance revision submitted to the Planning
CommiSsion for public he~rinq no later than the first
meeting in May, and that the City Council authorize
hirinq of a consultant for assistance for a certain
c~'iAg price.
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There was brief discussion about the restrictive
timeframe covered in the above motion, particularly
due to the priority of revising the Sign Ordinance;
the following substitute motion was made:
Moved by Miller, seconded by Saltarelli that the
staff present a brief program at the next meetinN
listing manpower needs, funding, time scale, and other
critical points involved in order for the Council to
.adopt by June 30, 1973, a set of development standard~
and revised Zoning and Sign Ordinances. Carried
unanimously.
5. MAINTENANCE POSITIONS
Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Miller that a
Mechanic's Helper position be authorized in the
Maintenance Department in place of one Maintenance-
man I position; and that an additional position of
Equipmen~ Mechanic in Maintenance be authorized, with
majority of present cost offset by PEP funds until
the PEP program terminates, and thereafter to repre-
sent one additional position in Maintenance. Carried
unanimously.
6. LEAGUE MEETING
Mr. Gill commented that the ExecUtive Meeting of the
brange County Division of the League of California.
Cities would be held February 8, at which time there
will be some discussion of the Board of Supervisors'
adoption of policy objectives for expenditure of their
Revenue Sharing funds, which are in conflict with the
position taken by the Orange County cities. Mr'.
Bob Huntley, Westminster City Administrator and new-
President of the Orange County City Managers' Associ-
ation,'wi!l convey to Bob Finnell the concerns of the
City Managers. It is believed that no cities will be
submitting projects to the County Administrative Of-
fice for consideration for joint funding prior to the
February 8 League meeting.
7. REQUESTED WORKSHOP WITH ROAD DEPARTMENT
The staff was instructed to reply to the County Road
Commissioner's request for a workshop on the matter
of the Santa Ana/Newport Freeway interchange, that
the Council is interested but it was too late in this
meeting's agenda to fix a specific date°
8. CITY MANAGERS' SPRING MEETING
Moved by Langley, seconded by Saltarelli that the
City Administrator be authorized to attend the City
Managers' Spring Meeting in Oakland, February 21-23,
1973. Carried unanimously.
9. RED ZONES IN TUSTIN MEADOWS CUL-DE-SACS
Council discussed the validity of retaining red zones
in cul-de-sacs in' Tustin Meadows for access to fire
lanes. It was suggested that the matter be submitted
to the Tustin Meadows Homeowners Association for their
viewpoint as to whether parking should be restricted
at these locations or permitted~
10. CROSSING GUARD AT SYCAMORE AND RED I!ILL
The staff was instructed to assure that a crossing
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11. LIBRARY SITE
· The Council requested that the matter of site for
Tustin Branch Library be placed on the agenda of the
March 5th Council meeting.
12. CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Gill explained to the Council that it would be
~dvantageous to give the contract City Engineer con-
cept a fair trial for a period of two to three months.
The arrangement has worked very well so far, utilizing
the talents of the present Engineering staff to set
tone and style and carry out the duties of the Depart-
ment.
It was the consensus of the Council that the staff
be directed to initiate recruitment of a new City
Engineer at the earliest possible date.
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:21 a.m. to Tuesday,
February 20, 1973 (due to City Holiday February 19)
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
MAYOR