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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1971 03 01 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL March 1, 1971 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Coco. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Coco. III. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Oster. 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 G. Rourke City Clerk Ruth C. Poe Ass't. City Admin.-Comm. Dev. R. K. Fleagle V. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 16, 1971 meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $51,976.72. 3. PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE - WALNUT STREET (Newport Avenue to Orange Street). Approval of recommendation that a resolution be drafted setting date of hearing for consideration of this street name change as recommended by the City Engineer and the County Planning Department. Moved by Oster, seconded by C. Miller that all items on Consent Calendar be approved. Carried unanimously. VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 502 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO VARI- ATIONS FROM THE MASTER TREE PLAN. Ordinance title read. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Oster that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 502, amending -- the Tustin City Code relative to variations from the Master Tree Plan, bepassed and adooted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster. Noes: None. Absent: None. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION NONE. Council Minutes 3/1/71 Page 2 IX. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 71-9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR FURNISHING OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. Moved by C. Miller, seconded by L. Miller that Resolution 71-9 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Oster, that Resolution 71-9, authorizing renewal of agree- ment with the County of Orange for furnishing of Animal Control Services, be passed and ad- opted. Carried unanimously. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 71-10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, PETITIONING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF NORTH TUSTIN CHANNEL SURPLUS LAND FOR THE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE. Resolution 71-10 read by Clerk. Moved by Oster, seconded by Marsters that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 71-10, Detit- loning the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to retain ownership of North Tustin Channel surplus land for the preservation of open space, be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS 1. PARK BOND ELECTION Due to a 7:00 p.m. meeting of the Park Bond Steering Committee this matter deferred ~o later in the even- ing. 2. AMENDMENT TO FIRE ZONE 1 LIMITS Moved by C. Miller, seconded by Oster that an Ordin- ance be prepared for the next regular Council Meeting amending Ordinance No. 436 to remove Fire Zone No. 1 from the Central Commercial Area, Carried unanimously. XI. NEW BUSINESS NONE. [II. )THER 3USINESS 1. TUSTIN NEWPORT STORM DRAIN Moved by C. Miller, seconded by'.Oster that plans submitted by Orange County Flood Control be ap- roved subject to written concurrence from the County with conditions stipulated in February 23rd letter of the City of Tustin. Carried. 2. COUNCIL CHAMBER FACILITIES Council Minutes 3/1/71 Page 4 13. AERONAVES de MEXICO Letter protesting granting of Orange County permit for Aeronaves de Mexico to be sent to President Nixon, District Congressmanl and Senators. PARK BOND ISSUE continued from earlier in this meeting Mayor Coco explained that this matter had been con- tinued to this meeting pending further information on maintenance and developmen~ costs, and more tan- gible support. The Chamber of Commerce had sent ou~ about 275 questionaires to be checked,"will support", or "not in favcr of" Parks Bond. Mr. Tom Woodruff, Chairman of the Citizens Steering Committee stated that the City Staff had supplied the requested factual data. The proposed members of the Steering Committee had met. There is a broad basis of support to put this matter before the elec- torate. There is a small, but effective nucleus who have been doing preliminary organization. Contact has been made with property owners and non-resident pro- perty owners. It is felt that there is a greaE need for parks and land is disappearing. The Chamber of Commerce responses are noteworthy. It is assumed that many do not reside in the City, but will be taxed, although get no benefit, and yet 2/3rds agreed to sup- port the issue. Although not officially underway, Mr. Woodruff said he had been advised that about S400.00 is in the Committee Treasury. Mr. Woodruff stated that there are now some thirty (30) Committee members here tonight, and believed the Committee would enlarge to fifty (50). He requested that the City take the necessary steps to call an election, preferably for the 4th Tuesday in May May 25, 1971, which is 86 days away. The Committee would rather see no election than to hold it during summer vacation or on the same day as the Saddleback Junior College bond election date. Councilman Oster stated that it is now a Council dec- ision as to should the people have a chance to vote. He believed the answer should be yes. The facts should be available to the voters. The Council has the duty to put this on the ballot and the duty to the public that they know all the facts. Moved by Oster, seconded by Marsters that the City Council direct the City Attorney and Staff to take the necessary steps to place before the voters the Park Bond issue in the form presented in report and to draft the necessary documents with the proviso that expenditures (other than ~ $1,000.00 initial outlay and normal election costs) shall receive prior authorization by the Council. Mayor Coco and the City Clerk to execute letter dated January 15, 1971' of O' Melveny & Myers.. If legally possible, election to be held May 25, 1971 and in no event during summer vac- ation or in conflict wi~h any local election. If May 25th date is not possible, then Mr. Gill to meet with the Citizens Committee and set an acceptable date. In answer to questioning by Mr. Norm Cole, 131 }{all Circle, Mayor Coco explained the proposed bonds, costs and future development and maintenance costs to the taxpayer. Council Minutes 3/1/71 Page 3 Staff to proceed with improvement of heating and contact owner of the building. Letters of app- reciation to be sent to Tustin Community Hospital and Tustin Elementary School BOard. 3. GO-KART AREA REPORT Report from Chief Sissel received. Council felt that no.major problem exists at this time. 4. LEAGUE LIAISON OFFICER Moved by Oster, seconded by Marsters that Mayor A,J. Coco be appointed Liaison between the League of California Cities and the City of Tustin. Carried. 5. COUNTY ZONE CHANGE NO. 71-8 Recommendation requested by March 12, 1971. Council agreed that the City Planning Commission is the app- ropriate body to present recommendation to the County. 6. RETIREMENT PARTY FOR AL KOCH, Orange County Road Commissioner. Council to contact Harry E. Gill or Ruth C. Poe for reservations. 7. WASTE DISPOSAL & LITTER CREATED BY DISPOSABLE, " NON-RETURNABLE CONTAINERS City Attorney to draft Resolution similar to that of other cities for presentation at next Council Meeting. 8. OFFICE COFFEE PROCEDURE Staff to report on cost to employees of coffee situa- tion. 9. CAR SALES -EL CAMINO & 1ST STREET Staff report requested regarding car sales at south- east corner of E1 Camino & 1st Street. 10. SCHOOL CROSSWALKS Staff to investigate re-striping of school crosswalks. 11. LETTER OF COMMENDATION - MARY HERNANDEZ, PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Letter from California Association of Parks & Recre- ation Commissioner & Board Members read. Mrs. Hernandez explained her position on the Conservation Committee. 12. COUNTY ISLAND COMMITTEE Mayor Coco stated that this Committee is made up of two (2) members of the Board of Supervisors and two (2) Mayors. Mayor Coco stated that the Committee would be meeting again next week and he would have a report for the Council. Council Minutes 3/1/71 Page 5 Mr. R. Mahoney stated that he is not against parks, but is against the small "postage stamp parks". He would like to see more acreage where there could be ball dia- · -'~ monds, horseshoes, etc., as well as green area. He is not in favor of the proposed sites as they are small and in heavy traffic areas. Mr. Mahoney said he would rather see an area-wide park district for both County and City. He stated he is also against multiple parks as they tend to increase maintenance costs. From plans he had seen, the only site he would approve is that on First Street between "B" & "C" Streets. If and when the Civic Center is moved, then perhaps the present Civic site could be incorporated with the park. Mrs. Lee Wagner seated that going back to the original argument, there is not much land left. An area-wide district is fine, but time is running out and there is no area for a large park and she did not believe Irvine Company would allow land for a park. Mr. R. Edgar, Park & Recreation Commission Chairma~ stated there is no possibility of a large park. What is proposed is a simple Parks system. Main Park will be one proposed for the excess flood control and school property. Others will be neighborhood Parks. The big usage of parks is for people within 1/2 mile. This system is the best avail- able today and Mr. Edgar said be believed the election can win. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Marsters that question be called for. Carried. Motion to proceed with the Park Bond Election carried unanimously. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned. MAYOR CITY CLERK