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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1 MINUTES 08-05-91MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNujCL CITY OF TIISTIN, CALIFORNIA JULY 15, 1991 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by'Mayor Puckett at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Edgar. II. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Chaplain Brown, Marine Corps Air Station. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Charles E. Puckett, Mayor Leslie Anne Pontious, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Jim Potts Earl J. Prescott Council Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services Ed Elowe, Project Manager Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Irma Hernandez, Administrative Assistant Beverley White, Deputy City Clerk Approximately 30 in the audience IV. PROCLAMATION - JACK MILLER, COMMUNITY SERVICE Mayor Puckett read and presented a proclamation to Jack Miller recognizing his community service and volunteer work supporting Bread for the World. Jack Miller thanked the Council for the proclamation and stated he hoped Americans would join the battle against world hunger. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1991-92 FISCAL YEAR, TIISTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, gave a synopsis of resolutions adopted at the June 17, 1991 Council meeting pertaining to the 1991/92 Tustin Landscape and Lighting District. Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 7-15-91 It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Pontious, to adopt the following Resolution No. 91-98: RESOLUTION NO. 91-98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL 1991-92 FISCAL YEAR LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT Motion carried 5-0. 2. PROPOSED 1991-92 WASTE COLLECTION ASSESSMENT REPORT AND RESOLUTION NO. 91-99 ADOPTING THE REPORT Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, reported on Great Western Reclamation's proposed fees for 1991/92; landfill fees; Recycling Program fees; and residential and commercial rates per year. He stated the City was averaging approximately $10,000 per year in uncollected fees and recommended an additional $1.20 per year be included in the 1991/92 assessment to mitigate the shortfall caused by delinquencies. Council/staff discussion followed regarding County of Orange waste collection fees; the distinction between bin, dumpsters, commercial bin and can service; and material recovery facility ( MRF) . Mayor Puckett opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, to adopt the following Resolution No. 91-99 approving the report relative to parcels receiving solid waste collection services: RESOLUTION NO. 91-99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5473 ET SEQ . OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINALLY APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REPORT RELATIVE TO PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY RECEIVING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, DETERMINING THE CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE LOTS OR PARCELS OF LAND AS THEY APPEAR ON THE CURRENT ASSESSMENT ROLL Motion carried 5-0. VI. PUBLIC INPUT 1. BROADCASTS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS Helen Edgar, Tustin, complained about the poor reception of City Council meetings on cable television and questioned. when the problem would be resolved. Nick Burkey, Continental Cablevision Manager, stated they had been working on the problem and would continue until the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 7-15-91 reception quality was improved. 2. COUNCIL COMPENSATION Anthony Trujillo, 2001 Kingsboro Circle, Tustin, questioned what other reasons determined the Council's raise other than the City's population increase; and stated the Council did not deserve a raise. Mayor Puckett replied the State of California controlled city council compensation based upon population. He stated that as cities grow, council responsibilities increase. Jerry Weil, 1702 Summerville, Tustin, stated that Tustin was financially sound because of Council actions and supported the Council's increased compensation. VII. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Potts, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 1, 1991 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of July 1, 1991. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,664,469.13 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $294,488.25. 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-30 - CLAIMANT, SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC.; DATE OF LOSS, 6/17/87; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 6/20/91 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for general damages of an undetermined amount as recommended by the City Attorney. 4. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 91-31 - CLAIMANT, RAMON AYALA; DATE OF LOSS, 12/30/90; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 6/24/91 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for personal injury damages in the amount of $95,000 as recommended by the City Attorney. 5. ASSET FORFEITURE APPROPRIATION Recommendation: Appropriate $793.13 from the Asset Forfeiture Trust Fund to be used by the Police Department for acquiring an under -cover police vehicle as recommended by the Police Department. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 91-96 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO SERVICE THE DEBT OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-96 setting forth the 1991-92 Tax Rate for the 1973 Civic Center Bonds at $.00401 as recommended by the Finance Department. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 7-15-91 7. EAST TUSTIN FIRE STATION #43 - CONSTRUCTION IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Fire Station Construction Implementation Agreement as recommended by the Community Development Department. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 91-95 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EDINGER STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN DEL AMO AVENUE AND RED HILL AVENUE Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-95 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 91-97 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE REHABILITATION AND OVERLAY PROJECT, 1989-90 FY AND 1990-91 FY, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 91-97 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for subject project as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None Sx. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None X. OLD BUSINESS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Pontious requested agendizing this subject for the next Council meeting to allow an opportunity to interview the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission applicants. Mayor Puckett read the list of Planning Commission applicants: Alden Baker, Rex Combs, Richard C. Grace, Amy Greyson, Larry Layne, Daniel J. Lueras, Peter Paul Mendel, Steven Platt, Joseph S. Soter, William Stracker, Kathy Weil, and Arthur L. Wood. Council discussion followed regarding interview time. Council concurred to conduct Planning Commission vacancy interviews on August 5, 1991, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Pontious, that the two Planning Commission vacancies be filled by the existing commissioners until appointments were made. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 7-15-91 2. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CANDIDATES Council concurred to conduct Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy interviews on August 5, 1991, at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Puckett read the list of Parks and Recreation Commission applicants: Lois Carr, Chris Cormack, Tina Dearborn, John Kevin Dillon, James Kane, Larry Layne, Steven Platt, Zipora Shifberg- Mencher, Robert Spielmann, William E. Stracker, and Margarete Thompson. Mayor Puckett noted that Parks and Recreation Commissioner James Niemiec had submitted his letter of resignation. It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, that the four Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies be filled by the existing commissioners until appointments were made. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Potts, on behalf of the Council, thanked James Niemiec and Sandra Van Dorn for the outstanding job they had done on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Prescott also thanked Edmund Shaheen for his contributions as a Planning Commissioner. Mayor Puckett requested proclamations be presented to Edmund Shaheen, James Niemiec, and Sandra Van Dorn recognizing their service to the City. Council concurred. 3. EAST TUSTIN POLICY COMMITTEE Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, gave a brief history of the East Tustin Policy Committee's policy determinations; development standards; agendizing Policy Committee minutes for Council review; and appointment of a Planning Commissioner subjected the Committee to Brown Act regulations. Councilmember Edgar stated that the East Tustin Policy Committee could not overturn, overrule, or revise existing policy, and requested distribution of Committee minutes for Council and Planning Commission review. Mayor Puckett questioned if the East Tustin Policy Committee was necessary. Councilmember Potts requested abolishment of the East Tustin Policy Committee and stated any problems could be directed to the Planning Commission for review. It was moved by Potts. seconded by Pontious, to abolish the East Tustin Policy Committee. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 7-15-91 Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Puckett thanked all members of the East Tustin Policy Committee for their past service. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. IRVINE COMPANY FAIR SHARE OBLIGATIONS FOR FUNDING OF CIVIC CENTER EXPANSION Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that pursuant to the East Tustin Development Agreement, The Irvine Company was obligated to contribute a fair share proportion of construction costs to expand the City's Civic Center facilities. The City and The Irvine Company agreed to utilize developer fees as a method to finance construction and upon providing The Irvine Company with a 60 -day notice of its obligation, The Irvine Company with they be permitted to make payments, including interest, over a period of time to fulfill their obligation. In order to meet the City's needs, and considering the needs of The Irvine Company, the Finance Department indicated that not less than a three year payment schedule be considered with a single annual payment of $558,466 due August 11 1992, 1993, and 1994. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Potts, to approve a three year payment schedule, with 8 percent compounded interest, of $558,466 due August 1, 1992, 1993, and 1994. Motion carried 5-0. XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JULY 81 1991 It was moved by Edgar. seconded by Pontious, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of July 8, 1991. Motion carried 5-0. 2. 1990-91 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE/STATUS REPORT, FOURTH QUARTER UPDATE It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. XIII. PUBLIC INPUT - None XIV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. MAYOR PRO TEM PONTIOUS' APPOINTMENT - INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE TRAVEL AGENCY NETWORK Councilmember Edgar congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Pontious on her CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 7-15-91 appointment as the first woman Director of the International Airline Travel Agency Network. 2. PRE -ZONING STANDARD - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, TUSTIN Councilmember Edgar requested staff prepare a pre -zoning standard pertaining to the future closure of the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin. William Huston, City Manager, replied that a report would be presented to Council on the base closure addressing federal standards and zoning options. 3. BRIDGE AT JAMBOREE/EDINGER Councilmember Edgar requested staff investigate constructing a bridge at Jamboree/Edinger utilizing Orange County Transportation Authority funding. 4. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING - CHILD CARE FUNDING Mayor Pro Tem P.ontious requested a staff member attend the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 1991, regarding child care funding. 5. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES Councilmember Potts requested a staff report regarding building permit application procedures, and how to improve the procedures to be more customer service oriented. 6. ADJOURN COUNCIL MEETING IN MEMORY OF HUGH WEST Councilmember Prescott requested adjourning the Council meeting in memory of Hugh West, Field Services Manager from 1966 - 1987, who recently passed away. - 7. NEW APPOINTMENT TO ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL Mayor Puckett announced Ursula Kennedy had resigned her position on the Orange County Vector Control Committee and he appointed Mayor Pro Tem Pontious to fill the position. XV. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Puckett adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p. m. in memory of Hugh West. The City Council had scheduled interviews on August 5, 1991, at 5:00 p.m. to fill Parks and Recreation and Planning Commission vacancies. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, August 5, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. CHARLES E. PUCKETT, MAYOR MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK