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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1971 08 16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL August 16, 1971 I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Coco. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ~ed by Mayor Coco. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman L. Miller. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster. Absent: Councilmen: None. Others present: City Administrator Harry E. Gill City Attorney James Rourke Asst. City Admin., Comm. Dev. Ken Fleagle Recording Secretary Kathy Morrison PRESENTATIONS a. RESOLUTION NO. 71-45 A Resolution of the City of Tustin, Calif- ornia, COMMENDING ROLLIN J. MAHONEY. Mayor Coco read Resolution No. 71-45 in full, and with unanimous consent of the Council, presented the Resolution and a City plaque to Mr. Mahoney. b. MERCURY SAVINGS AND LOAN Mr. Fleagle announced that Ms. Dixie Hatton, Assistant Vice President of Mercury Savings and Loan, was present to accept the commendation. Mayor Coco presented Ms. Hatton with a Proclamation in recognition of Merdury Savings and Loan's civic contri- bution. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PZ 71-129 PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATED (ORANGE COAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) Request to prezone subject property, located on the northeasterly side of San Juan Street, approx- imately 330 feet northwest of Utt Drive, from the County R-4 (Suburban Residential) District to the City of Tustin PC-R-3 (2,000) (Planned Community, Multiple-Family, 2,000 square feet of land area per unit) District. Mayor Coco announced that this hearing had been con- tinued from the last Council meeting and that a request had been received just prior to this meeting from Gertrude Means asking for a return of this matter to the Planning Commission. The Mayor opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:39 p.m., in order to per- mit comment by interested parties on the request to return the matter to the Planning Commission. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 2 Mr. Nelson Bake~, 1252 Andrews Street, T~stin, representing homeowners ~n Tustin Terrace, summarized the progress of their discussions with the developer subsequent to the original continuance on July 17. During the first week~ the developer offered nothing in the way of a compromise and ignored residents' sug- gestions. A continuance was granted at the 8/2/71 meeting on the basis of a new proposal by the developer, Which was later found to consist of a minimal reduction · n density and was unsatisfactory to neighboring resi- dents. On August 1D, the residents offered the devel- oper a compromise by which they would accept 2,500 foot density if a 75-foot setback were established on the residential buildings. There has been little comment on this from the developers~ and no prior communication that~he developer would request return to the Planning Commission for consideration of a re- vised plan. A recent survey of Tustin Terrace resi- dents indicated that about 50% prefer 3,000 sq. ft./ dwelling unit density; the other 50% would be willing to compromise on density if an adequate setback from the property line could be maintained. Mr. Stanford Burrows, 1322 Andrews Street, Tustin, submitted to the Council a copy of a story appearing in the 8/3/71 Los Angeles Times relative to revisions in zoning in the cities of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley resulting ~n less acreage available for apartment construction. According to the article, these changes occurred as a result of strong opposi- tion to apartment construction by single-family home- owners' associations. There being no further comments or objections, Mayor Coco closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:48 p.m. Moved by Oster, seconded by C. Miller that Gertrude Means' letter be accepted as a withdrawal of Prezone Application No. 71-129. Carried unanimously. Mayor Coco stated that when brought up again, the matter will be noticed and will go before the Planning'j Commission. 2. APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Coco announced that several applications had been received, and opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:50 p.m~ Mr. Robert Horne, 14821 Hillsboro Place, Tustin, stated that he had submitted a letter in application for the position, and outlined his qualifications: a. Tustin residentsand homeowner for three years; as such is very interested in tax picture. b. Married and has three sons, and is therefore interested in education and park and recreational facilities. c. Owner of Hickory Rib House on Newport Avenue, which involves him in Tustin's affairs as a businessman. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 3 Mr. Horne said that, if appointed, he wou~d do his best to continue the progress that the Planning Commission has shown in the past. Mrs. Lee Wagner, 174 East Main Street, Tustin, who had indicated'through the Chamber of Commerce a de- sire to serve on the Commission, withdrew her appli- cation as she felt she could accomplish more by working outside the Commission, and wished to give someone else the Opportunity to serve. Mr. Bill Moses, 649 South "B" Street, Tustin, said that as a local taxpayer who would like to see some balance on the Commission, an ideal candidate would be one who has his home and business here, such as Mr. Horne. He suggested that more business orienta- tion is needed at the City level. There being no further comments Or objections, Mayor Coco closed the public portion of the hearing at '7:56 p.m. Councilman Marsters stated that after careful-review of the applicants, he favored Lowell Dukleth, who originally applied in 1965 and has been interviewed for previous vacancies on the Commission, in view of his continued interest in serving and his qualifica- tions as a consulting civil engineer and land planner. Moved by Marsters, seconded by C. Miller that Resolution No. 71-50, APPOINTING LOWELL DUKLETH TO THE TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION be read by title only. Councilman L. Miller suggested that while Mr. Dukleth is very ~ualified, consideration should be given to the businessman and homeowner in the community for a position of this nature. Councilman Oster favored giving Mr. Dukleth an op- portunity to serve on the Planning Commission, and asking Mr. Horne to serve on the Development Preview Commission as the at-large member. Mayor Coco said that he leaned toward replacing Mr. Mahoney with another Chamber of Commerce member, and since Mr. Dukleth's training is in line with the re- quirements of the Development Preview Commission, he should be encouraged to apply for the DevelOpment Preview Commission. A short discussion followed covering the types of vacancies on the Development Preview Commission, Chamber ~epresentation on the Planning Commission, and Planning Commission attendance and term expira- tion dates. Councilman C. Miller pointed out that in the past, consideration has been given to representation of the various portions of the City. There is now already a representative from Tustin Meadows, but there is no representation from the area bounded by Seventeenth, Irvine Blvd., the Newport Freeway, and Prospect Avenue. Mr. Dukleth lives xn this area. Above motion to read Resolution No. 71-50 by title only resulted in the following.roll call vote: Ayes: C. Miller, Marsters, Oster. Noes: Coco, L. Miller. Absent: none. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 4 Lacking a unanimous vote to read by titla only, Resol/ution No. 71-50 was read by the clerk in its entirety. Moved by Marsters, seconded by C. Miller that Resolution No. 71-50 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster. Noes: none. Absent: none. Councilman L. Miller stated that his vote against the first motion was not against Mr. Dukleth as an individual, but in consideration of his qualifications for the Development Preview Commission. Mayor Coco agreed. 3. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 435 - ZORRO INVESTMENT COMPANY Application for amendment to Ordinance No. 435, Section 2b, in conjunction with PZ 69-117, which rezoned subject property to the Planned Community District subject to conditions: 2. b) That a block wall 6'8" in height be constructed along the northerly prop- erty line. Site fronts approximately 150 feet on the north side of Irvine=Boulevard and approximately 465 feet on the west side of Yorba Street. Mr. Fleagle summarized the nature of the request, outlining background on the matter as reflected in Staff reports. Mayor Coco stated that there are actually two matters to be considered: the particular problem of Zorro Investment Company, and that of an ordinance which calls for construction of a wall regardless of the existing situation on the property line. In response to questioning by the Mayor, Mr. Fleagle stated that written~concurrence of the three adjacent property owners was not'a suggestion for amendment of the Zoning Ordinance. This recommendation deals pre- cisely with the ordinance which created the prezoning (Ordinance No. 435), not as a general amendment to Ordinance 157. Without a requirement for a developer to construct a block wall between his property and residential property, there is no guarantee that the property will be buffered. Mayor Coco stated that as the Ordinance is written, it does not address itself to the possibility that two " walls may result from its enforcement. He hoped that a recommendation on'~amendment of Ordinance 157 would be forthcoming in the near future. The Mayor opened the public portion of the hearing at 8:26 p.m. Mr. George, Argyros, 17291 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, stated that at the time of prezoning, he was not aware that there was an existing wall on the property line. Rather than consnruct a 6'8" wall two inches from the existing wall, additional trees with rapid growth potential were planted at the suggestion of the Development Preview Commission. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 5 Mr. Lewis Zeigler, 17282 Roseleaf, Tusti~, whose land adjoins the Argyros development, stated that it would be redundant to have two walls there, and proposed that an 8' wall be established along his rear property line by Mr. Argyros' adding on to the existing wall. He felt that the trees,. even at 15 feet, would be inadequate as a buffer. Mr. Argyros presented photos of the area in question. He suggested. his paying to have Mr. Zeigler's wall raised to 6'8" from the highest elevation, and that an ordinance abandoning the need for another wall be adopted with the phrase "with the written concurrence of adjoining property owners" stricken. In response to questioning, Mr. Fleagle stated that the building ~nspector reported to him verbally that adding on the existing wall can.be done. Mr. Zeigle. r expressed concern over liability should some problem arise in the future with the addition to the wall due to faulty construction. Mr. Rourke stated that to avoid misunderstanding in the .future, if the property owner does not wish to assume liability for the wall on his property, some sort of written agreement should be established be- tween the two parties before construction takes place, whereby Mr. Argyros would undertake responsi- .bility to keep the wall in proper repair. Mr. Argyros stated that it would be unacceptable -- to be obligated for an indefinite period of time. He felt that this would be unnecessary anyway if the addition is built to proper standards and approved by the City. The Council granted Mr. Argyros a few minutes to dis- cuss the matter with Mr. Zeigler. After a short interval, Mr. Argyros stated that he had agreed to increase the height of Mr. Zeigler's block wall to 6' 8" and to pay for five years any increased insurance costs that might be incurred by Mr. Zeigler as a result of the addition. A discussion followed among the Council relative to amending Ordinance No. 435, forestalling the possibi- lity of the other two adjoining property owners re- questing the same consideration, and possible wording of the amendment. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by C. Miller that the public hearing be closed and that the City Attorney. be directed to draft the necessary ordinance amending Ordinance No. 435. Carried u~animously. -- VI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 2, 1971, meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS an amount of $90 r083.68. 3. RELEASE OF SURETY BOND FOR ACCESS THROUGH TUSTIN MEADOWS ROBERT Ho GRANT CO. - Authorization for the exoneration of the $4,000 Surety Bond #621775 of the Grant Co. as recommended by the City Engineer. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 6 Councilman L. Miller stated that he would'abstain on Item #3. ~ · Councilman Ost~r asked that Item #2 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Moved by C. Miller, seconded by Marsters that the minutes of the August 2, 1971, Council meeting be 'approved. Carried unanimously. After a few questions about the Demands which were answered by the Staff, it was moved by Oster, seconded by L. Miller that the Demands in the amounn of $90,083.68 be approved. Carried unanimously. Moved by C'. Miller, seconded by Oster that Consent Calendar Item #3, Release of Surety Bond for Access through Tustin Meadows - Robert H. Grant CO. be approved. Carried. L. Miller 8bstaining. VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 515 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PREZONING PROPERTY ON APPLICATION NO. P.Z. 71-127 INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Request for a prezone change from the Orange County P-A (Professional Administrative) District 35 to the City of Tustin Pr (Pro- fessional) District. Site fronts approximately 100 feet on the south- east side of Red Hill Avenue and approximately 140 feet on the northeast side of Mitchell Avenue. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 520 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGA- TION BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000. Ordinance titles read by clerk. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Oster that further reading be waived and that Ordinances 515 and 520 be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Mi'~r, Oster. Noes: none. Absent: none. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. IX. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 71-46 A Resolution oR the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WIDENING OF MAIN STREET AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 7 2. RESOLUTION NO. 71-47 ~ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE S.I.P. 68 STORM DRAIN EXTENSION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 71-49 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, CalifOrnia, COMMENDING QUENTIN W. FLEMING. The titles of Resolutions 71-46 and 71-47 were read by the clerk at the request of the Mayor. Moved by Marsters, seconded by C.. Miller that further reading be waived and Resolutions 71-46 and 71-47 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster. Noes: none. .Absent: none. Moved by C. Miller, seconded by Marsters that Resolution 71-49 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. Resolution title read by clerk. Moved by Oster, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 71-49 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster. Noes: none. Absent: none. Moved ~y C. Miller, seconded by Marsters that a City plaque be awarded to Quentin Fleming in recognition of his service to the City. Carried unanimously. Mayor Coco read Resolution 71-49 in its entirety. Xe OLD BUSINESS 1. DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW COMMISSION APPOINTMENT (Continued from 8/2/71) Moved by L. Miller, seconded by C. Miller that appointments to the Development Preview Commission be delayed until after August 30 in order to allow time for review of the Development Preview Commis- sion evaluation questionnaires. Mr. Fleagle stated that a report on the evaluation is being typed and will be furnished the Council by August 20. In view of some objections among the Council to a "fifth Monday" meeting this month, the Mayor suggested that edCh Councilman contact Mr. F'~agle about their reaction~ to the report, and that the Planning Commission be advised that there will not be a 3oint meeting on August 30. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that no meeting with the Planning Com- mission be held on August 30 unless communication be- tween Staff and Planning Commission indicates a prob- lem existing which would require the consideration of both Bodies. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 8 NEW BUSINESS 1. ESTABLISItMENT OF TAX RATE AND NECESSARY REVENUE a. RESOLUTION NO. 71-48 A Resolution of the City Council of the City ---- of Tustin, FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED FROM PROPERTY TAXES TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO CARRY ON THE WORK OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971-72. b. ORDINANCE NO. 521 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971-72. Mr. Gill referred to reports concerning the tax rate, t~e Budget, trash collection, and programs--revenues and expenditures--that can or cannot be adjusted. He 4 noted that based on the last Council workshop prior to adoption of the Budget, the revenue shown was based on a $1.00 tax rate; with the new A. V. increase, a $.97 .-~ tax rate would raise the same amount of revenue. With a $.97 tax rate, an estimated net of $112,000 in Gen- eral Fund reserves would result by the end of the fiscal year. In addition, a $.1365 Park Bond tax rate will be required f6r the 1971-72 fiscal year. Councilman Oster stated that he would like to maintain a $.95 tax rate because of the $.1365 rate increase due to the Park Bonds. He suggested that this be ac- complished by straight cuts from _the Budget amounting to $9,187 (difference in the amount of revenue genera- ted by a $.95 versus a $.97 tax rate), or by decreasing the General Fund reserve by that amount. In reference to trash collection fees, Mr. Oster opposed any furthe~ increase in the taxpayer's burden, recommended Staf~f implementation of one of the above alternatives to maintain the tax rate, and study during coming months of the trash collection charges. Moved by Oster, seconded by Marsters that Resolution 71-48 be read by title only, with the inclusion of a $.95 tax rate in lines 15 and 17. Mr. Gill stated that the a~ount of $539,193 (amount of revenue required) should be inserted in line 11--1/2 of Section 2. Councilman Oster ask d whether the tax rate and the P"~B'~se'F~e expense should be included in the same Resolution, andswhether they would be separated on the tax bill. He~said he did not want to disguise the cost of the Park,~Bonds by "lump-summing" it with the tax rate. ~ Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 9 Mr. Rourke stated that he did not think ~hey could be separately stated on the tax bill, even if separate resolutions were passed. This could be confirmed the following day. Mr. Oster said that he would like to amend his motion to include provision for separation of the general tax rate from the Park Bond tax rate on the tax bill, if possible. Councilman Marsters concurred. He also agreed with Mr. Oster's comments relative to trash collection fees, and acknowledged Mr. Gill's efforts to increase the staff through funded programs. Councilma~ L. Miller agreed, and commented on Jack Harrison's report on Recreation fees; he questioned the fact that instructors receive 80% of fees col- lected with 20% going to the City. He suggested an hourly fee for the instructors. Mr. Gill stated that the 80% 20% split has been City policy for a number of years, developed. and reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Commission, on the basis that 80% is about what the instructor would re- quire to conduct the class. A lower figure would re- sult in difficulty in obtaining qualified instructors. Councilman Marsters suggested a committee of the Council meet with Jack Harrison to explore this area more fully. Mr. Gill mentioned that the Parks & Recreation Com- mission meets on August 24 if C6uncil members would like to meet with them. He noted that Tustin is the only City in.the County that charges for general recreation programs, after school etc. Councilman Oster stated that the Park Bond issue will substantially increase the City's tax rate and will give residents and non-residents certain benefits. He favored a pay-a~,you-go approach. He felt that this must be strongly conveyed to the Staff. Councilman L. Mikler referred to Mr. Harrison's re- port in which he stated that unless an additional $18,783 is allotted to the Parks and Recreation budget, 1,500 participants must be dropped from the program. He felt that if beople are willing to pay, an ade- quate recreation program could be offered with an increase in fees. Comparisons with other cities are irrelevant in determining Tustin's course with re- gard to recreation programs and fees. Mr. Gill stated that trial last summer of an hourly payment to each instructor resulted in a drop in en- rollment as a result of the lack of incentive on the part of the instructor to ~ncrease class size. Mayor Coco stated that, while favoring maintaining a $.95 tax rate, he could not support the above motion due to the conditions that $9,187 would have to be cut from the Budget; services are minimal and the reserve is too low. He stated that Recreation is underfunded and that increasing 'fees and inaugurating incentive Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 10 programs provide only a partial answer. He felt that the only way to maintain the tax ra~e without cutting an already austere Budget is to implement a user-pay scheme--trash collection fees or fran- chising--to provide the revenue to maintain the tax .rate and supply some sort of reserve. He emphasized that the conditions on the motion were unacceptable to him, and that he~would be derelict in supporting it. (In response to C. Miller, the Mayor agreed to support the motion to read by title only.) Above motion to read Resolution 71-48 by titl'e only carried unanimopsly~ Resolution title read by clerk. Moved by Marsters, seconded by Oster that Resolution No. 71-48 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: C. Miller, Marsters~~ L. Miller,'Oster. Noes: Coco. Absent: none. Mr. Gill supplied the following figures for inclusion in Ordinance No. 521, based on a $.95 tax rate: Line 8-1/2 $2,127,077.00 Line 10 2,127,077.00 Line 12 1,587,894.00 Line 12-1/2 539,183.00 Moved by C. Miller, seconded by Oster that Ordinance NO. 521 have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Ordinance title read by clerk. Moved by C. Miller,'seconded by Marsters tha~ further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 52], FIXING AND DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY AND THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY TO CARRY ON THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971-72, be passed and adopted as an urgency measure to go into effect immediately. Carried. Ayes: C. IMiller, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster. Noes: Coco, Absent: none. 2. APPOINTMENT OF PAYING AGENT FOR $1,200,000 TUSTIN PARK BONDS Moved by Oster, seconded by L. Miller that the Bank of America be appointed paying agent for the $1,200,000 TustinPark Bonds and that First National City Bank in New York and Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago be designated as co-paying agents. Carried unanimously? Ma~or Coco called a recess at 10:10 p.m. The meeting reconven~d at 10:25 p.m. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. SKINTEKS' REQUEST FOR ACCESS Mayor Coco announced that this matter was going to the Board of Supervisors on August 17, with a Flood Control District recommendation for approval. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 11 He said that Mary-Evelyn Bryden, Supervisor Clark's Executive Assistant, indicated, following input from Mayor Coco and the County Counsel's office, that Mr. Clark would probably reject the request. Mr. Gill stated that Ms. Bryden was to talk to the Flood Control District again before making a definite decision. 2. T.N.T. COMMITTEE STATUS Ma~or Coco explained that he and Councilman Marsters had attended the August 10 meeting with the T.N.T. Committee which resulted in a decision to deactivate the Committee by the consensus of those present. Moved by Marsters, seconded by C. Miller that Charles Greenwood's resignation as T.N.T. Chairman be accepted with regret, and that a Resolution of commendation be prepared. Carried unanimously. It was the consensus of the Council that a plaque also be prepared for presentation to Mr. Gr~ehwood. 3. 'CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN RED HILL AVENUE FROM BARRANCA TO APPROXIMATELY 400' NORTH OF BELL AVENUE--City Engineer Moved by C. Miller, seconded by Oster that Resolution No. 71-51, PETITIONING THE ORANGE COONTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR PRIORITY FUNDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF BARRANCA CHANNEL to be read by title only. Carried unanimously. Resolution title read by clerk. Moved b~ L. Miller, seconded by Oster that Resolution No. 71-51 be passed and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. MillEr, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster. Noes: none. Absent: none. 4. APPOINTMENT OF PARK DEVELOPER It was the consensus of the Council that a Council meeting be held on Monday, August 23, 1971, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, to ap-. point the developer.of the First and "C" Street park site. 5. NISSON-RED HILL-MITCHELL ANNEXATION NO. 72 Mr. Gill stated that the Nisson-Red Hill-Mitchell Annexation No. 72 had been filed with the Local Agency Formation Commission on August 3, 1971. This annexation comprises 7.8 acres. 6. RESIGNATION OF QUENTIN FLEMING Commendatory Resolution adopted (Resolution No. 71-49). See page 7. Mr. Gill stated that a public hearing is not required prior to appointment of a member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, but the vacancy should be advertised in the Tustin News. Council Minutes 8/16/71 ~,~:ge 12 7. CARPORTS ~ Moved by C.. Miller, seconded by Marsters that an ordinance be drafted to require completely enclosed garages in all residential units in the City~ Mr. Fleagle stated that builders will claim that it Will be too expensive to develop under those condi- tions. Also, it can be verified that garages are not used if inconvenientr difficult to get to, or if there is a lack of storage space elsewhere in the apartment. He said"that objectives should be examined to determine what the przme consideration --aesthetics or security--should be. Above motion carried unanimously. 8. SPEED STUDIES ON IRVINE BOULEVARD--City Engineer It ~as the consensus of the Council that the City Engineer proceed with painting curbs red adjacent to driveway entrances, providing marked parking stalls, etc.,. as recommended in his report. 9. CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS--REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICTS Staff directed to tailor response to Regional Planning Survey toward inclusion of Orange County with San Diego County in District 9, rather than with Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. It was the Council's feeling that there are no overriding factors forming a common bond between Orange County and other jurisdictions in District 10. 10. CONSTRUCTION OF CENTER ISLANDS ON RED HILL AVENUE NORTH OF BRYAN AVENUE Moved by C. Miller,~seconded by Oster that expenditure of $10,000 (of County Sanitation District 7's Main Trunk Fund held in trust by the City) be authorized for the purpose of correcting soil conditions on Red Hill Avenue. Carried unanimously. 11. "FREEZE" ON SALARY INCREASES Moved by L. Miller,lseconded by Marsters that the City Administrator'~ August 16, 1971, Newsletter to employees relative to the President's Executive Order on stabilization of wages and prices be endorsed. Carried unanimously. 12. TRASH COLLECTION COMPLAINTS Mr. Gill said that several complaints have been re- ceived from residents concerning trask pickup in early morning hours, primarily where the commercial areas abut residential areas. Through contacts With Helen Holthe, it was learned that it is not possible to start the routes at77:00 a.m. or later for various reasons. He suggested that the Staff submit recommendations on ~his matter at the next regular Council meeting. Council Minutes 8/16/71 Page 13 13. CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE LEGAL FEES Moved by,L. Miller, seconded by C. Mille~ that the Staff con~unicate with the Chairman of the Cit~ Selection Committee that the City of Tustin does intend to participate in sharing the cost of legal fees incurred in seating City Selection Committee members on the Local Agency Formation Commission. Carried unanimously. 14. MAYOR'S LETTER TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Mayor Coco stated that the City Attorney had pre- pared for him a letter to go before the Board of Supervisors on August 17 expressing disapproval of County Counsel defense of Caspers and Battin without the concurrence of the Local Agency Forma- tion Commission or all of the Board of Supervisors; asking to instruct the County Counsel to withdraw from action supporting Battin and Caspers as indiv- iduals; and if they choose not to withdraw, that they also provide him (Mayor Coco) with legal assistance since he is named respondent in action filed by Battin and Caspers. 15. ANNUAL LEAGUE CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO SEPTEMBER 26-29, 1971 Moved by L. Miller, seconded by C. Miller that Mayor Coco be designated voting delegate at the Annual League Conference, with Councilman L. Marsters as alternate. Carried unanimously. 16. MAINTENANCE OF CENTER ISLANDS Councilman L. Miller asked that information be provided relative to cost of artificial'grass for center islands. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Marsters, seconded by C. Miller that the 4 meeting be adjournedto Monday, August z3, 1971, a~ 6:30 Ip.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. Carried unanimously. RECORDING SECRETARY