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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1972 06 19 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL June 19, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was .called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor pro tem Saltarelli. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman L. Miller. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Langley. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Saltarelli, L. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Absent: Councilmen: C. Miller Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill City Attorney James Rourke Asst. City Admin.-Comm. Dev. R. Kenneth Fleagle City Clerk Ruth Poe V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 157 RELATIVE TO SWIMMING POOL HEATER AND FILTER SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. Planning Commission initiated amendment to Section 5.16, Ordinance No. 157 (the Zoning Ordinance), as amended by Ordinance No. 476, to read: Heater and filter units for swimming pools shall be located in the rear or ~ideyard areas, and shall be screened from view. Mr. Fleagle summarized the staff report relating to this amendment, and stated that the Planning Commission, by their Resolution No. 1266, had recommended Council approval of the amendment to the~Zoning Ordinance. Mayor pro tem Saltarelli opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:37 p.m. There being no comments or objections, he closed the public portion of the hearing. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Langley that the findings of the Planning Commission as contained in Resolution No. 1266 be upheld and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. 2. AMENDMENT TO SUBSECTION H OF SECTION V, APPENDIX "B", ORDINANCE NO. 528 (Off-Street Parking). Planning Commission. initiated, pursuant to Section 65503 of the Government Code, an amendment to Section V H Off-Street Parking, Attached Single-Family units, Appendix "B", Ordinance No. 52~. From: "Parking for residential uses shall be in the form of not less than two (2) covered spaces per dwelling unit and one additional space per unit-for guest parking". Council Minutes 6/19/72 Page 2 To: "Parking for residential uses shall-be ..... inthe form of not le~s than~Itwo (2~ covered spaces per dwelling U~it ~nd one-half additional space per unit for guest parking". In reply to Councilmen's questions, Mr. Fleagle confirmed that this amendment would apply only to the townhouse portion of the Irvine Planned Com- munity District, and enhance environmental quality of the project by increasing the amount of land- scaped area. With the reduction in the number of guest parking. spaces, the parking requirements are still stricter than those for multiple projects elsewhere in the City. Mayor pro tem Saltarelli opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:39 p.m. There being no comments or objections, he closed the public portion of the hearing. ~oved by Langley, seconded by L. MiLler that the findings of the Planning Commission as contained in Resolution No. 1270 be upheld, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary ordinance. Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 5, 1972, meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in amount of $289,735.16. Moved by Langley, seconded by L. Miller that both items on the ConsenE Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 544 An Ordinance of the Cityof Tustin, California, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 540 RELATIVE TO COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. Moved by Langley, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 544 have second'reading by title only. Carried unanimously, C. MiLler absent. The secretary read Ordinance No. 544 by title. Move~ by Welsh, seconded by L. Miller that Ordinance No. 544 be adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Saltarelli, L. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: C. Miller. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 545 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER, AND DEFINING THE DUTIES AND POWERS THEREOF. Council Minutes 6/19/72 Page 3 Moved by Welsh, seconded by L.- Miller that Ordinance No. 545 have first reading by tft'i'~%nly. Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. IX. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-33 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 72-34 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 72-35 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, AMENDING THE 1971-72 GENERAL CITY BUDGET. The seqretary read the titles of Resolutions 72-33, 72-34 and 72-35 at the request of the Mayor pro tem. Moved by Langley, seconded by Welsh that further reading be waived and that Resolutions 72-33, 72-34 and 72-35 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, L. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: C. Miller. X. OLD BUSINESS NONE. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. ELIGIBILITY OF CITY ATTORNEY FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP. Moved by Welsh, and seconded, that the City Council of the City of Tustin finds, determines and certifies that James G. Rourke has served as City Attorney for the City of Tustin from December 15~ 1960, to the present date, and that the per- centage of full-time service rendered in the per- formance of the duties of City Attorney is twenty'- five percent (25%). Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. 2. DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW COMMISSION VACANCY Following a brief discussion, it was moved by L. Miller, seconded by Langley that the matter of filling the Development Preview Commission vacancy be deferred pending a study session of the DPC by the City Council. Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. 3. ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Langley that Mr. Verlyn Jensen be reappointed to the Orange County Health Planning Council for a term of three years. Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. ...................... Council MinUtes --~ 6/19/72 Page 4 4. DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC CENTER ~r~. Lee Wagner spoke on behalf of a citizens' ~r~up interested in development 0f a new civic e~ter 6n City'owned propert~ at Main and Centen- nial, and summarized comments contained in the group's June 12 letter to the City Council in- cluding the recommendation that the matter appear on the November ballot. Mayor pro tem Saltarelli stated that at a budget session held the previous we~k, ~he City Council had agreed that a civic center would be beneficial to the community from various standpoints, and had at that time appropriated $20,000 for architectural fees, etc; development would be subject to taxpayer approval. He stated that waiting until November would be detrimental financially, and favored placing the matter before the voters at a special electicOn in September. Regarding the difference between going through joint powers or a bond issue, the bond issue would-save the City only .25% at current interest rates. He recommended a good ballot argument which Would produce a definitive "yes or no" from the voters. Mr. Charles Greenwood, 17802 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, expressed approval of the Council's position, and acknowledged that a good ballot argument might offset opposition from citizens concerned with a potential property tax increase. Mr. Louis Proctor, owner of property on the north side of Main Street opposite the proposed civic center site, stated that he has not previously annexed and developed his land within the City because of City's zoning restrictions and tax structure, but expressed willingness to proceed with these matters if the City decides to pro- ceed with a civic center. Audrey Greco, representing Friends of the Tustin Library, asked whether the library financing would be part of the bond issue if the library is to be included in the civic center complex. Mr. Saltarelli replied that this site is only the fourth choice of the County for a library location, and that if the civic center developed under a bond issue, library financing would not be included. Library financing would be included, however, under a joint powers agreement. Mr. Gill concurred, adding that a bond issue would not necessarily mean that the library would not be located on the site, but it would noE be involved in the financing. The County has expressed a pre- ference for two other sites in the City and one in unincorporated territory' (17th and NewpOrt). In reply to Mr. Saltarelli's question, he said that the staff would be able to prepare a recommendation for Council review by the next meeting as to build- ings, site plans, and costs. He suggested that the Council ~uthor~ze.the City to proceed with the Septether 19 target date and to begin preliminary work with bond counsel. Council Minutes 6/19/72 Page 5 Mr. Rourke agreed that this step is necessary in order to coordinate with bond counsel on matters of documents and timing; he recommended that Council authorize retaining and financing of bond counsel. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Langley that the staff be authorized to engage bond counsel and initiate proceedings for a tentative September 19 ~pecial election in regard to a new civic center. Carried unanimous!y, C. Miller absent. 5. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION - Frank Gre~nke, Jr. This matter was not discussed due to the absence of Frank Greinke, Jr. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. BRYAN-RED HILL PARK SITE Mr. Rourke reported that trial for acquisition of property at Bryan and Red Hill had been con- cluded that day with the result that the City will acquire the property at the appraisal price of $150,000. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 72-36 Mr. Rourke recommended Council authorization to acquire an easement across Tustin Elementary School District property on behalf of Jay Andrews by eminent domain proceedings. This would be the most expeditious alternative for the.developer, whose engineer apparently overlooked the necessity for this easement, required for construction of a road southerly to Beneta Way. Mr. Rourke emphasized that all costs connected with the proceedings, in- ~ cluding the City's legal fees, would be borne by Mr. Andrews. At the Mayor pro tem's request, the secretary read by title the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 72-36 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE, AND ORDERING, THE ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. Moved by Welsh, seconded by L. Miller that further reading be waived and that Resolution No. 72-36 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Saltarelli, L. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: C. Miller. 3. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUDGET Mr. Grady Henry, President of the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, listed the Chamber's activities and achievements, and.explaine~ their desire to pull different factions of the business communiEy into a cohesive unit and to increase membership. He urged Council approval of a $10,000 contribution from the City again this year. Council Minutes 6/19/72 Page 6 Following comments, it was ~oved. by Langley, seconded by Welsh that the City appropriate $10,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, and that the City show support in stimulating greater membership and furthering the efforts of the Chamber. Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. XIII. -- ADJOURNMENT Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Welsh that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session (8:44 p.m.) and then to Wednesday, July 5, 1972. ' Carried unanimously, C. Miller absent. MAYOR PRO TEM