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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1972 06 05 TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 5, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor C. Miller. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Langley III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Saltarelli IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: C. Miller, Saltarelli, L. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Absent: Councilmen: None. Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill Asst. City Admin.-Comm. Devel. Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe PRESENTATIONS Mayor C. Miller introduced Mr. Paul McLellan of the State Compensatiom Fund, who presented the City a workmen's compensation dividend check in the amount of $23,810.84. He stated that this was the highest amount ever paid to Tustin, and probably the highest amount paid to a city in the County. This was for the policy term 1970-71, and Mr. McLellan commended the city on it's fine safety record. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PROPOSED CHAPTER 27 PROJECT 72-5 - CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON EL CAMINO REAL FROM NEWPORT TO FIRST STREET. Mayor C. Miller inquired if there were any written pro- tests received as respects the above, and was advised by the secretary that there was one from Mr. George Royer of the Tustin Motor Lodge. This letter was .read in full. Mr. Royer came forward and reitereated his feelings as stated in his written protest, stating that there had been an agreement with the prior City Engineer that in exchange for dedication of property at "D" Street cor- ner by Jacobson Memorial, he would not be required to pay cost of his street and sidewalk improvements. Public portion of the hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. The secretary read the resolution, No. 72-32, ordering the Superintendent of Streets to proceed with construc- tion, by title only. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by L. Miller and unani- mously carried to waive further reading. u~pon motion of Welsh, seconded by L.~.Miller, Resolution No. 72-32 was adopted, with the provision that the cost of improvemenE on Mr. Royer's properzy be absorbed by the City. Carried unanimously. Ayes: C. Miller, Saltarelli, ~.. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: None. Councfl Minutes 6/5/72 Page 2 CONSENT - CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OFMINUTES Mayl5, 1972, meeting. D ~...~.~.APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in amount on 3. FINAL PAYMENT - CONSTRUCTION OF PEPPERTREE PARK Payment of 10% retention payment ($10,351.00) and release of surety bonds as of June 12, 1972 -.as recommended by'Jack Harrison. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Welsh that items 1, 2 and 3 of the Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously. VII.. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 544 An ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 540 RELATIVE TO COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS. This amendment is only to delete the words (This section does not apply if the Contractor bills the customer) in paragraph one of existing sec- tion. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh that Ordinance No. 544 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. IX. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-30 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, COMMENDING JACK HARRISON. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 72-31 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY SHELTER PLAN AND COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLAN. At the Mayor's request, secretary read Resolution No. 72-30 in its entirety. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Langley that Resolution No. 72-30 be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. Mayor C. Miller requested secretary read Resolution No. 72-31 by title only. Moved by Langley, seconded by L. Miller that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-31 be Rassed and adopted. Carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS NONE. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. AWARD OF BID - STREET IMPROVEMENTS Pro~ect I Reconstruction of pavement and center median on Irvine Btvd. from Yorba ~t. to "B~ ~treet. Project II Center medians on Irvine Blvd. from "B" Street. Mr. Gill advised that the low bidder was Sully-Miller Contracting Co. for an amount of $50,844.25, which was well within the budgeted funds. Moved by Welsh, seconded by Saltare!li, that the con- tract for. projects I and II on Irvine Blvd. be awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Co. being the low bidder in the amount of $50,844.25 and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Carried unanimously. 2. FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 7420 Located on the east side of Prospect Ave., approxi- mately 150' north of Beneta Way and consisting of 6.94 acres being subdivided into 29 single family residential lots. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, that the pro- posed subdivision together with the provisions for its design and improvement is consistent with the applicable General Plan for the City and that the Final Map of Tract No. 7420 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Carried unanimously. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. CONNECTION OF NEWPORT AVENUE TO EDINGER STREET Mr. Gill advised of a report received from City Engineer, Orville Myers, which Council had requested at a previous meeting. Council requested Staff to direct a letter to the State showing their concern for this area, and that when free- ways are considered for this area, Council wishes to be advised and included in the discussion. 2. GASOLINE SALES TAX Mr. Gill reported on a letter received from the League ~_ of Cities which recommended that each City adopt a resolution appropriating into a special budget unit the funds from the estimated 7% sales tax increase on gasoline sales, or some other amount as the Council deems necessary, to be used for environmental enhance- ment of their city in cooperation with similar efforts of neighboring j~risdictions. Councilman Langley felt that Tustin could make better use of the money than for bike trails, inside the city through the General Fund. Councilman SaltaTelli suggested that this lbe discussed at a budget session. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING Mr. Gill advised that on June 8, 1972, at Friedemann Hall, Mr. Bob Havlick from Public Technology, Inc. would be the guest speaker and requested that members of the Council attend. 4. TUSTIN WATER WORKS Mr. Gill reported that a letter had been. received stat- ing that The Taylor Company and Municipal Consultants of California are serving as the Tustin Water Works agent in any negotiations for the purchase of same. 6/5/72 Page 4 Mayor C. Miller commented on interest in entering into negotiations. CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. AGNES BACON, Mountain Vfew Drive, commented on the ~nsightly view of First Street as respects weeds, cars on sidewalks., etc. Thought Council should take a look at it. 2. LEE WAGNER invited Council to City of Tustin's booth ~t the Orange County Pair from June 16 25, 1972 sponsored by Chamber of Commerce and Business and Professional Women. 3. MRS. BERG, "B" Street, stated that citizens in the area of First Street wished to see it improved with new curbing etc., but not widened or center islands. 4. GEORGE ARGYROS wished the Council's help on his property on First Street (Villa Viento Apts. ) as far as the signing was concerned. He showed some slides illustrating how property cannot be seen driving down First Street which is contributing to a high vacanC~ rate. He requested putting his sign closer to the street until the street is widened and improved and then move it back; and also put out colored flags to call attention to this property. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Welsh, to grant moving of the sign, subject to precise location by the City Engineer and certificates of insurance. Carried unanimously. Mr. Argyros was advised that he would have to appl for a Use Permit as respects the flags. COUNCIL COMMENTS 1. Councilman Saltarelli advised of the formation of a committee to promote the 200th anniversary of the United States, July 4, 1976. Councilman Welsh was named as the official Council representative to this committee. 2. In response to Councilman Langley's comments on the traffic situation on Red Hill Avenue at the Santa Ana Freeway, Mr. Gill advised that he has been in discussion w'ith the State and County, and that he would have the traffic engineer take another look at it. 3. Mayor C. Miller Stated that there would be a budget workshop on June 13, 1972, Tuesday, at 6:3Q p.m. in the conference room at City Hall. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor C. Miller declared the meeting adjourned at 9:42p_Jn. ~ l ' MA~OR pro tem ~~RK