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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1972 05 15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MAY 15, 1972 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor C. Miller. .... PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilman Saltarelli. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Welsh. __ IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: C. Miller, Saltarelli, L. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Absent: Councilmen: None. Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill Asst. City Admin. Dan Blankenship Asst. City Admin.-Comm. Develo Ken Fleagle City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe PRESENTATIONS Mayor C. Miller read the proclamations from the Council for out-going Mayor Tony Coco and out-going councilman Larry Marsters and presented them with these proclama- tions and plaques. Mayor C. Miller also presented Mr. Coco and Mr. Marsters with resolutions of commendation from the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Messrs. Coco and Marsters thanked the Council, and reiterated their offers of assistance. Mr. Coco statedhis pleasure of the election of Mayor C. Miller to LAFCO. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION (Continued from 5/1/7z~ Mayor C. Miller opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:49 p.m. Mr. Grady Henry, Chamber of Commerce President, re- quested that Council consider seriously the appoint- ment of a businessman. There being no further comments, the public portion -' ' of hearing was closed at 7:52 p.m. Councilman Saltarelli moved for the re-appointment of Sheldon Edelst~in t'or a four-year term; seconded by Councilman L. Miller; by the reading by title and adoption of Resolution No. 72-22. Carried unanimously~ VI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 1, 1972 meeting 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in amount of $135,!2~.99 Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Saltarelli that items 1 and 2 of the Consent Calendar be approved.- Carried unanimously. VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION NONE. VlIf. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION NONE. IX. RESOLUTfONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-26 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN CERTAIN TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DESIGNATED NISSON ROAD ANNEXATION NO. 74. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 72-27 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS. Mayor C. Miller requested resolutions be read by title only. The titles of Resolution 72-26 and 72-27 were read by the secretary. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by L. Miller thai further reading be waived and Resolutions 72-26 a~d 72-27 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: C. Miller, Saltarelli, ~. M~e?,Lang!ey, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. OLD BUSINESS 1 AWARD OF BID - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION. Mr. Gill reported that Holthe Disposal was the low Moved by Welsh, seconded'by Langley that Holthe Disposal Service be found to be a competent bidder and the low bidder; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign contrac~ to be effective June 1972r under Alternative One; and that the City AttOrney be directed to draft an amendment to Section 4744 the Ordinance to make cost of living adjustment tive in all cases. Carried unanimously. Ayes: effel=- C. Miller, Saltarelli, L. MillerJ, Langley, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. XI~ NEW BUSINESS 1. AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL~ AT NEWPORT AVENUE, NISSON ROAD, AND SANTA ANA FREEWAY OFF-RAMP. Moved by Langley, seconded by Wel~ that the Mayor be authorized to sign, and the City Clerk attest ~o, Agreement No. 2870, with the understanding that tbl. Agreement will not be forwarded to the State until' written confirmation is received regarding a sa~.- factory mode of operations. Carried unanimously. 2. PROJECT I - RECONSTRUCTION OF IRVINE BOULEVARD FROM YORBA TO "B" STREET. PROJECT II- CENTER ISLAND CONSTRUCTION ON IRVINE BOULEVARD FROM "B" STREET TO PROSPECT. 5/15/72 Page 3 Report from the City Engineer advises that theto.~al-~ '~'I~om~ined ~bStsf0rthesetwo ..I ....... II~=~700]~a~o~i~atety. The "" -~e tW~<~roje~ts a~ount' tO $65,31~ ~' ~,~ installation of landscaping, lighting, ration for the ProjectlI center medians. The City Engineer will notify adjacent businessmen by letter. Mayor C. Miller stated ~hat the letter would be more [ffective if the people were told in terms they could __ better understand, as to cost, etc. Moved by Saltarellil seconded by L. Miller that Reso- lution No. 72-28, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATION.~ FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS.: Project I - IRVINE BLVD. YORBA ST. TO "B" Project II IRVINE BLVD. "B" ST. TO PROSPECT AVE. have first reading by title only. The title of Resolution No. 72-28 was read by the secretary. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by L. Miller tha{ Reso- lution No. 72-28 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: C. Miller, Saltarelli, L. Miller, Langley, Welsh. Noes: none. Absent: none. 3. AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RED HILL STORM DRAIN Mr.. Gill advised that the funds, $65,828 will be deposited with the County at the time the contract is awarded and the city is guaranteed that their cost shall not exceed this amount. Any excess deposit -- over the actual cost of the drain will be returned to the city. Moved by Langley, seconded by Welsh, that the Mayor be authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attesL to, Agreement No. 372-445 for construction of Red ~11 Storm Drain. Carried unanimously. Councilman Langley suggested that a letter also be written to the businessmen in this area notifying them of this work. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-29 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, REGARDING THE INTENT TO OBLIGATE THE ALLOCATED FEDERAL TOPICS FUNDS. · Mayor C. Miller requested the Resolution be read by title only. The title of the Resolution No. 72-29 was read by the secretary. M_oved by Saltarelli, seconded by Langley,'that Reso- lution No. 72-29, be oassed and adopted. Carried unanimously. Ayes: ~. Miller, Saltarelli, L."E?'-'-'-'~fller, Langley, Welsh- Noes: none. Absent: none. 2.' TUSTIN - ORANGE AREA RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY - availability of Southern Pacific Railroad Right-Of-Way for a riding and hiking trail. Moved by Welsh, seconded by L. Miller, to endorSe the County's approval, in principle. Carried unanimouslY- 3. Irvine Sphere of Influence Approval to direct a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission as Tespects Irvine's Sphere of Influence having no conflict with Tustin's Sphere of Influence. 4. Preliminary Budget Workshop Mr. Gill requested a preliminary workshop for a budget study. Workshop set for Monday, May 22, 1972 at 6 p.m. in the conference room, City Hall. 5. Traffic - Newport and Red Hill Avenues Councilman Saltarel!] commented on the intolerable traffic-situation an the city. Would like city to take whatever steps necessary to proceed to open Newport Avenue to Edinger. Mayor C. Miller requested Mr. Gill to get a report from engineering department as respects the engin- eering design for this, with an estimate on the cost. 6. Newport Avenue Triangle Development Council requested Staff to get information from the Building Department as to the amount of exits in proportion to the total area of the new Seta Bella Restaurant. 7. Park Vandalism CounCilman Langley requested that the Police Depart- ment take every s~ep possible to stop the vandalism in Centennial Park, and to prosecute by the best means possible. 8. Resignation - Jack Harrison Councilman L. Miller moved that a Resolution be. drafted for commendation to Jack Harrison, our Parks and Recreation Director who is resigning; seconded by Welsh. parried unanimously. 9. PADS Councilman Saltarelli advised Council that the next PADS meeting would be votlng on developing the personnel management system. This system would provide labor distribution, reduce the cos~ of checks, provide a better payroll system, etc. Would the city consider participating in this with 5 other cities? Tustin's share of the $60,000 cost would be $5,600. These cities will retain proprietory rights in this project. Moved by Langley, seconded by Welsh, to have the city's delegate enEer into the agreement with PADS. Carried unanimously. Mayor C. Miller called a recess at 8:40 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:52 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMENDATIONS 1. Commended Harry, Gill on being elected Presi- dent of the Orange County City Managers Association. 2. Commended Ken Flegle on his accomplishments as respects Nisson Annexation No. 74. 3. Commended Rex Waldo on being elected President of the International Conference of Building Officials -Orang.e County Chapter. 4. Councilman Welsh commented on the fact that he had spent five hours Friday evening riding with the police cars, and found the experience very edifying. CITIZEN COMMENTS 1. Lee Wagner, 17331 Jacaranda, Tustin was con- cerned as to when the sidewalks were to be ' put in downtown area. Council requested Staff to find out from the City Engineer what the time schedule was for this item. 2. Paul Snow, 430 W. Main Street, Tustin, remarked ~bout the public meeting held a few months ~go on the Irvine Annexation. There were two sets of figures presented as to the cost to the City of Tustin; net profit of $170,000 per year and cost to the city of approximately. $2,800,000 per year. He would like to know the amount of capital investment involved. Council directed Staff to have the Superinten- dent of Schools forward information to Mr. Snow° CONTINUATION OF REPORTS NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (TRACT 7813) After a summary by Mr.' Flea~le as to the ~lans, and also comments b~'Mi~hael B. 'Jager, representing the developer, the Council considered the plans as related ' to the fcllowing policy determinations: 1. no trail system on the exterior 2. emergency vehicle access only on Sycamore; no public access 3. accept park as shown, as a public park and develop it in conjunction with the school 4.consideration of public exposure by re-location of the park 5. the southerly lots a~jacent to the SFRR main~ine to be extended in depth incorporating the buffer mounds with deed restrictions to assure their protection Moved by Welsh, seconded by L. Miller refer the neigh- -- borhood plans of Tract 7813 to the Planning Commission for further consideration with the policy of the Counci~ as shown above. Carried unanimously. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor C. Miller declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m 'MAYOR