HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1970 02 16 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
February 16, 1970
CALL TO
ORDER Meeting called to order by Mayor Coco at 7:30 PM.
.-II.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Coco.
III.
INVOCATION Given by CouncilmanMarsters.
IV.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: CoCo, Marsters, L. Miller, Oster
Absent: Councilmen: C.Miller
Others Present: City Administrator Harry Gill
City Attorney James Rourke
City Clerk Ruth Poe
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Oster that minutes of
February 2, 1970, be approved. Carried.
VI.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS 1. ZC 69-200 OF ROBERT HALL ON BEHALF OF WILFRED TAYLOR
For rezoning of a 1.52 acre parcel from the R-1 (Single
... Family Residential) District to the PC (Planned Community)
Districk to permit 10,duplexes per specific plans.
- Site fronts, 220 ft. on the north side of Main Street, 300
ft. on the Wes~ side of Pacific and 220 ft. on the south
side of Third Street.
Councilman Marsters Stated that he would abstain from any
discussion or action on this matter.
Mr. Fleagle explained that the Planning Commission had unani-
mously adopted Resolution No. 1142 recommending to the City
Council the approval of this application, subject tofour
conditions: (1) development in accordance with the specific
plans on file, (2) installation of UndergroUnd street lighting
conduit andsstreet lighting as specified by the City Engineer,
(3) planting of street'trees in accordance with the Master
Street Tree Plan, and (4) construction of sidewalk and drive
approaches. No opposition was expressed at the Planning Com-
mission hearing.
The Planning Commission thus recommended approval in accordance
with the above stated conditions and that this development
would be the best use~for what is now considered to be a,
transitional zone.
Hearing opened at 7:35 ~M.
Mr. Leroy Connelly, 17332~Roseleaf, TuStin, representative of
the Advent Christian ChUrch across from the proposed development
expressed oppositio~ to~the plans due to insufficient parking.
The present plan calls forl½ garages per unit which is in-
adequate. He stated that visitors would not be able to find
parking because the apartment residents would be using all of
the spaces. He objeCte~ to the Council's policy of approv~ng
inadequate parking faCilities'in apartment complexes.
M~._~h~,/~*.A~L~t,, 17452 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, representative of
~ ~nd increaSeS ~e!t pa~kiHg, ~he property has been vacanu
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for 26 years. He stated that there should not be any major
problem concerning parking onSundays.
Mr. Connelly added that his only objection was to the
~ontinued approval of units with 1½ parking spaces per dwelling
unit.
Hearing ~losed at 7:41 PM.
Councilman Oster stated that he was in attendance at the
Planning Commission meeting where this matter was considered
and that Mr. Connelly was not present to state his opposition
at that time. He felt Mr. Taylor and Mr. Hall's solution was
acceptable.
Moved by Oster, seconded by L. Miller that the application
for ZC 69-200 for rezoning of subject property from R-1 District
to the PC District topermit 10 duplexes per specific plans'
be adopted. Carried~ Councilman Marsters abstained.
2. TO CONSIDER CHANGING DESIGNATIONS OF EDINGER STREET
AND NAVY WAY TO MOULTON PARKWAY.
Mayor Coco explained that the County of Orange has changed
the name of their portion of Edinger east of the Newport
Freeway. Edinger retains its name in Santa Ana, but as it
passes the Newport Freeway it becomes Moulton Parkway.
Mr. Gill explained further that. Moulton Parkway east of the
Newport Freew&y again becomes Edinger as it is within the
City Limits of Tustin. It is this portion (east and west of
Red Hill) that is being considered for change to Moulton
Parkway.
Public Hearing opened at 7:45 PM.
Mr. Hans Fischer, 1200 East Edinger, representing U.S. Plywoo
stated that the County had not informed his company of the
change in name. The change would cost a great deal as all
business stationery, invoices, etc. would have to be changed.
As the portion, of Edinger west of the Newport Freeway will
retain its name, it seems less confusing to their customers
if Edinger retains its name up to Red Hill Avenue.
Mr. Tom Rowe, 15501 Pasadena, Tustin, representing Lumbermen's
Mercantile Company, 1100 Edinger, concurred with Mr. Fischer's
statement.
Mr. Frank Greinke, 1011 Laguna Road, agreed with these two
corporations and felt the County had put Tustin in an embar-
assing position.
Mr. Gill =asked whether the property owners had been notified
by the County when the County changed the names.
Mr. Rowe stated that he had received no notification.
Councilman Oster suggested that the hearing be continued so
that the Staff could meet with the County staff to discuss
the matter.
Councilman L. Miller concurred, although he felt it would be
confusing to have an island in the middle with a different name.
Councilman Marsters shared their concern and suggested con-
tacting the COunty.
Mayo~Coco suggested that the hearing be continued in a closed
sense until next m~ing so that the ~taff could c6rre~pond
Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Oster that this hearing be
continued clo'a'ed"t0 tl~e ~ext regular Council meeting and that
the Staff should correspond with the Cc~n~xy as directed. Carried
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VII.
OLD
BUSINESS 1. DECISION ON PZ 69-1210F WILLIAMS & CLEGG
~For prezoni~g of a parcel totalling appro~,~'ly 1.89
acres to the R-3-1500 (MUltiple Family Residential - 1500
sq. ft~ of area per dwelling Unit) District to permit the
construction of a 54 unit apartment complex.
Site fronts approximately 284 ft. on the northwest side
of Browning Avenue andis located approximately 290 ft.
southwest of the centerline of Nission Road.
Councilman Oster stated that he would abstain from any
discussion or action on this matter.
MaTor Coco explained that the public hearing had been held
on the prezoning and the decision was deferred from the last
Council meeting formoreinformation from the applicant.
Mr. Rourke~ in response to Mayor Coco's question, stated that
3 votes of'theCounCil were necessary for this plan t6 be
adopted.
Mr. Fleagle explained the background of this proposal. The
Planning Commission recommended to the Council the prezoning
of subject parcelto R-3 (1900) authorizing 22 units per acre
instead of the requested R-3-1500 or R-3 1750, as this would
be doubling the recommended density of the General Plan.
1900 sq. ft. would assure an open area. Anything greater than
t~is would needa planned development.
Mayor Coco explained that the discussion would be among the
Council. The"applicant~is willing to acceptan R-3 1750
_. although they prefe~ R-3 1500. However, the Planning Commission
has recommended R-3 1900.
Mr. Fleagle in response to Councilman Marster's question
explained that.the property to the north was unincorporated
and zoned C-1 although it was doubtful that it would be
developed this way. It consists of about 2 acres. He also
stated that duplexes had~been developed to the south with no
open space. An R-1 development zone exists south of the trailer
park.
Councilman Marsters stated that a decision on the subject parcel
would take care of most~of the property in this subject area.
Mr. Robert Cleqg, 2957 Randolph Avenue, Costa Mesa, explained
that there was much green area in~the development with just
under 2 parking spaces per unit. No one opposed these plans
at the Planning Commission~ meeting.
Mr. Connell~ stated that he would also object to this proposal
on the basis of insufficient on-site parking although there
was an improvement. He suggested that the Council should work
with its committee on zoning regarding parking requirements.
.. Mayor Coco explained that theSub-Committee on Zoning was
concerned more with creating an imaginative type of zoning.
He stated that.Tustin~has parking standards now and perhaps
there could be a Planne~ Community zoning in t~is subject area.
Councilman Marsters stated that aPlanned Community would be
logical in that there would be better control.
Moved by L. Miller, seconded byMarsters that this matter be
referred to the Plannin~ commission for recommendation as a
Planned Community zoni~.~.
Mayor Coco stated that ~he reason this could be referred to
~h~ P~an~ing COmmission'would be to~allow flexibility in the
R-3 ~O~i~, ~ would ~ve the interest ~ the Qity a~d the
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applicant to arrive at something between 1750 and 1900.
Mr. Fleagle stated that any decision would be the Council's
pleasure. He then asked about the timing and whether sending
this matter to the Planning Commission would be too much of
a delay for the applicant when the Council could a'ct now.
Councilman L. Miller stated that perhaps the restr~ictions
could be alleviated if sent to the Plannzng Commission.
Mayor Coco suggested the time delay might be critical and ~
that the Council could make the ultimate decision at this ti]
Councilman Marsters stated that this particular location
should be developed in the manner proposed. If it were under
a PC zone, he'wouldn't be adverse to an R-3 1750 where there
would be more control.
Mayor Coco concurred and suggested either a PC 1750 or PC 1800.
Mr. Fleagle stated that either one would be acceptable. With
a PC zoning it assures open space. The Council could even
make it a PC 1750. With the PC controls the density would not
be as critical as the building plan. With a PC 1750, it could
still be limited to 46 dwelling units.
Above motion and second withdrawn.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by L. Miller that PC 69-121 of
Williams and Clegg be prezoned to PC (Planned Community)
R-3 1750 with the condition that there will be no more than
46 Dwelling Units to this parcel and that all requirements as
set forth in the Staff report be adopted. Carried. Councilman
ester abstained.
VIII.
NEW
BUSINESS 1. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
FOR LANDSCAPING OF SYCAMORE OFF-RAMP & NEWPORT FREEWAY.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by L. Miller that Cooperative
Agreement between the State of California and the City of Tustin
for the landscapingof Sycamore Off-ramp and the Newport Free-
way be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to
execute said agreement. Carried. C. Miller absent.
2. GENERAL REPORT FROM THE TNT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, CHARLES
GREENWOOD.
Mr. Greenwood reported on the activities of the three sub-
committees o~ TNT. The General Plan Sub-Committee zs working
on updating the General Plan;:the Zoning Ordinance Sub-Committee
is working on re-developing ordinances, but action will
depend on the activities of the other sub-committees. The
main reason for reporting is to present the recommendations
of the'Town CenterSub-Committee. The First ~ecommendation
is a request that this committee participate in the decision
of locating the new Civic Center. The second recommendation
relates to First Street and E1 Camino Real. The Committee A
recommends widening of First Street as first priority;
modernizing street lighting on both streets; and the institut ~n
of a beautification program for both streets.
Mayor Coco stated that the Council. planned to consider the
~idening of First Streetat this meeting and suggested con-
sidering it at thi~ time. He reviewed the Staff recommendatigns
of Plans A,B, and C. Plan C was the ultimate development of
First Street a~empti~hed by taki~ all of the R/W and moving
low~ e~s~ alternate,
~la~ A was ~he ~
way to acquire R/W and acted as an interim step toward the
ultimate goal of Plan C. He stated that the Staff recommended
Plan A..
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Councilman L~ Mili~6~'i'~'~d~hat he thought Plan A was not
the right answer. He recommended Plan C on the basis that
although there was $120,000 difference between Plan A and
P1 n C, if Plan C could be funded, the'resulting tax increase
~d offset the ifferential.
d ~ ' ~
Councilman Marsters asked Whether the moving of the centerline
in Plan B'was temporary or permanent.
Mr. Gillreplied that.both A and B were methods to achieve
Plan C. The differences are that in Plan B the center line
will sway somewhat and in Plan A the parking will be restricted.
Ultimately, both wilt evolve into Plan C. A & B are interim.
Councilman Marsters commented that hethought Plan A would be
acceptable :~nd would~be more economical as the improvements
would influence'more people to donate property for Right-of-
Way.
CouncilmanL~- Miller stated that the Development Research
Associates had said that the ultimate use of the tax dollar
would come from offices and Plan C would attract more offices
to Eirst Street. He suggested a study session regarding
funding.
Mayor Coco remarked that cost was not the only factor. He
stated that Plan C was the most disruptive to the residents
on First Street. The only reason Plan C had been submitted
was as a comparisioh. "Plan A leans toward Plan C ultimately
and the only disadvant'age,would be parking. Plan A is also
the least disruptive to the'community.
Councilman Oster noted that the Right-of-Way'on Plan A cost
$135,000 while the Right-of~Way on Plan C cost $267,000. If
Plan A eventually-iS converted into Plan C, then Plan A seemed
the least expensive;
Councilman L. Millersstated the reason he had suggested a
study session was 'to enable all interested community groups
to make recommendations.
Mayor Coco stated that~if the Council adoptedA in principle
as an interim measure they would all agree that C was the
ultimate goal. The main question was which plan would the
Council approve in principle and the Staff wanted a recom-
mendation on eitber'A~Or B as the purpose of C was to act
as a comparison.
Codncilman L. Miller stateQ that the study session would m~<e
recommendations and w0~ld not pick A, B, or C. The Ceunci!
should have a study session with groups such as TNT and then
decide for itself which Plan to adopt. The Council agrees
already that something should be done, but any approach would
have some opposition.
~ouncilman Oster warned against over study and suggested
giving it to the Chamber of Commerce and TNT to study for one
month. At that time the Council would make its decision.
Mr. Gill stated that th~ groups studying these Plans should
also ma~e recommendations on how to finance. The City does
not have $496,.000 for ~ian C.
Mayor Coco asked that this report be submitted to the Downto~c
Businessmen's Association, the Chamber of Co~nerce, and the
TNT Committee for a 4 w~e~ period. The intent is to have
recommendations from these groups by the second meeting in
March. The Council wou~d be willing to participate ~n a study
session. (All agreed.)
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3. ORDINANCE NO. 457
An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, Amending
the zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 157, as Amended,
RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW COMMITTEE.
Mr. Fleagle explained that the existing ordinance required
the developers tosubmit two sets of plans by the Wednesday
noon before the Thursday meeting. This allowed insufficient
time for the Committee members to study the plans. The in-
tent of the new ordinance is to have the plans submitted in
time for study by the Staff, and so the members will be able
to look at the sites before the meeting.
Councilman Marsters stated that he felt the changes were
acceptable.
Moved,Marsters that Ordinance No. 457 have first reading by-
title only. Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Oster stated that perhaps all this time in advance
would abdicate the functions of the Planning Commission and
the Council to the=Development Preview Committee. He was
concerned about getting more information to the Development
Preview Committee prior to the original hearing of the Planning
Commission and whether the Committee is acting as a Zoning
body which was not the Council's intent.
Mr. Fleagle agreed that there was an inherent danger with the
Development P=eview Committee, but also there was a high degree
of expertise and knowledge on the committee. As long as there
is staff guidance and where the preview amounts to an advisory
opinion, the Committee can give guidance to the Planning Com-
mission.
Councilman Osterasked if the developers were told that the
opinions of the Development Preview Committee were strictly
advisory.
Mr. Fleagle responded that there was no doubt in the developer's
mind that the opinions of both the Preview Committee and the
Planning Commission were advisory and that the ultimate
authority lay with the Council. The extra days asked for
in the new ordinance are just to get an agenda out with
sufficient time for the members to look at the sites to be
developed. As the ordinance now stands, it works a hardship
on the developer to have to wait while the committee looks at
the site.
Councilman L. Miller asked if the Staff would give recommen-
dations to the Committee.
Mr. Fleagle responded that the Staff would give minimum
recommendations within the limits available. As it is now,
due to lack of time the Staff can't even look at the plans.
Councilman Marsters stated that the Committee members needed
some information beforehand so that they could make decisions.
Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Oster that Ordinance No. 457
be continued until the next regular Council meeting so that
the Council can review the old ordinance and the proposed
ordinance and be able to talk with Committee members. Carried.
Councilman Marsters further suggested that Mr. Fleagle get
Other suggeStiOns ~rom the Committee members.
Mayor Coco stated that at the last Council meeting, members
were asked to consider filling the two openings on the Develop-
ment Preview Committee. He had a recommendation from Cliff
Miller for the architect's position on the Committee.
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Moved by Oster,.sef , Marsters that Mr. William
Hockenberry, 465 West 2nd Street, Tustin, be appointed
to the principle archite~t's position on .the Development Pre-
view Committee. Carried.
I~or Coco stated that the Council's appoin~e~6~ition was
stall open.
Councilman Marsters-recommended Don Christeson, a resident of
Santa Ana, as a member to theDevelopment'Preview Committee.
Councilman L. Miller stated that he had two people whom he
thought should be considered, but that he would first like
to contact them before the next meeting.
Councilman Oster suggested Don Christeson as a good choice.
Moved.byMarsters, seconded by Oster that Mr. Donald Christeson
be appointed to the Developme'ntPreview Committee to replace
the position vacated by Mr. Webster. Carried.
4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Oster that the demands in
the amount of $63,261.48as submitted be paid~ Carried.
IX.
OTHER
BUSINESS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 70-11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATING
POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON
TUESDAY THE 14TH DAYOFAPRIL, 1970, for the election of
certain officers of said city~as required by the provisions
of the laws of the State of California relating to General
Law Cities.
Moved by Ostert seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 70-11
have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously.
C. Miller absent.
Moved by Marsters, seconded by Oster that Resolution No. 70-11
establishing Voting Precincts and designating Polling Places
and Appointing Election Officers for the General Municipal
Election on April 14th, t970, be passed and adopted. Carried
unanimously. C. Miller absent.
2. TEMPORARY FACILITY- CITY HALL
Mr. Gill announced that the Development Preview Committee had
approved the plans for th~ temporary facility atcity Hall.
3. CIVIC CENTER
Mr. Gill stated that the report on the status of the Civic
Center as requested at last council meeting is enclosed in
the Councilmen's books~for their information.
4. PROPOSED JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH EDISON COMPANY
Mr. Gill announced that the Joint Use Agreemen~ would not
be needed with the Mac~o Corporation apartment development.
5. POPULATION INCREASE
Mr. Gill presented the. tlatest population estimates from
Rex Waldo, Building-Official. The estimated population for
March l, 1970, is 26,0~0.~
6. PSA LEASE
Mr..~i.tl announced tha~ the'Board Of ~erVisors had ~la~ed
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restrictions on the operations of the airport, the hours
and the number of flights.
7. HARBOR DISTRICT
Mr. Gill stated that there was no change in the Harbor District
matter as of the last meeting with the League of Cities,
which will continue to support dissolution.
8. MISSION BELLS
Mr. Gill announced that the 12 Mission Bells are ready for
installation on E1 Camino Real.
Mayor Coco stated that there had been several requests for
sponsorship of the bells. He suggested putting all 12 bells
up at the same time and to erect pedestals in concrete with
a recessed area where plaques can be inserted.
Mr. Gill stated that ehe bells would be located adjacent to
the curb lining and would be relatively easy to move.
Councilman Marsters stated that. he would like to see the
overall plan on where ~he bells would be placed before they
are installed. He wo~ld also like to know the exact type
of pedestal. Council agreed.
9. NEWPORT AVENUE OFF-RAMP
Mr. Gill announced that the plans for the "Sizzler" had
been approved by the Development Preview Committee. If
the temporary off-ramp is to be constructed, condemnation
proceedings would have to be started immediately. If not,
then the building permit would have to be issued to the
"Sizzler" within the next few days.
Mayor Coco stated that a letter had been drafted to the Stat
Highway Commission stating in substance that if the City was
to be forced to agree to the ultimate widening of the Santa
Ana and Newport Freewayswith the resultant catastrophic changes
to the downtown area that the City would regretfully have to
terminate action on the off-ramp.
Councilman Marsters stated he saw no other course of action
than to send the draft letter.~ The Council could not sign
the other agreement with the Highway Commission.
Mr. Greinke stated that the Chamber of Commerce had not been
informed of this latest situation.
Mayor Coco stated that there was a disparity in the initial
appraisal and the new information on the land acquisition cost,
almost three times the initial estimated cost of $50,000.
Secondly, the Clause in the State Highway Commission's resolutioz
stating that Tustin had to approve the ultimate widening of the
Santa Ana and Newport Freeways was objectionable to the City.
Also the State's plan takes more territory than originally
proposed. Now the "Sizzler" poses a time constraint on the
Council and a decision must be made t6night in order to either
ensure condemnation proceedings or else to abandon action on
the temporary off-ramp.
Mr. Greinke asked for a two week delay.
Mr. Gill stated that the main problem with the two week delay
was that the "Sizzler" wanted its permit now.
Mr. Rourke stated that the City could run the risk of incurring
'liability to the property owner if the permits were not issued
within a reasonable period Of time. They have been processing
~lans ~or two We~s ~i~dy which is as long as it usually takes·
~ ~t~ eS~ ~ ~e~ing ~o~t~ ti~biliE~'if ~ t~es too i~ng;
.Mr. Gr.einke stated that the City had been working on this for
15 years and asked for one more trv-
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Mayor Coco. asked w.hat the Chamber of Commerce proposed to do
since the City was committed to approve the widening of the
Santa AnaFreeway if the agreement was signed.
Mr. Greinke said he wasnot certain if all political power
.~been used. ~! ~
Mr. Gill stated that to change the last paragraph to make
it acceptable to the City would require a meeting of the
State Highway Commission. The City could condemn the property
and hope that the State Highway Commission would change the
last pgragraph- The City either has to condemn or else grant
a permit.
Mayor Coco said the City had to know preferably tonight
whether it would bewilling to pay as much as-three times the
original estimated cost of acquisition, and secondly whether
the State Highway'Commission would be willing to change its
resolution.
Mr. Rourke stated that if the permits were not issued this
week the city should start condemnation proceedings.
Mayor Coco stated that all decisions had been made concerning
the off-ramp on the basis of the $50,000 estimate. The ex-
pense has now jumped and he wondered if the same decisions
would have been made if this new information had been known
then. In questioning Mr. Rourke, he asked what would the
expenses be if the State Highway Commission did not rescind
and the City had already started condemnation proceedings.
Mr. Rourke responded that the City could become responsible
to the property ownersl for damages suffered by the action.
He had no way of knowing the cost.
Councilman Oster suggested giving the Chamber the opportunity
to exert its politicalpower and to move slowly on issuing
the permit.
Councilman L. Miller asked what the reactions had been of our
political representatives in Sacramento.
Mr. Gill stated that he h~d heard nothing recently.
Mayor Coco stated that the City and the Staff had been keeping
in constant correspondence with the State Highway Commission;
there had been widespread publicity; and the political repre-
sentatives had been kept informed. Only the Chamber was not
informed concerning the "Sizzler" plans.
Councilman L. Miller suggested that Mr. Greinke, as representa-
tive ofthe Chamber, approach the "Sizzler" and ask them to
consider a two week delay. '
Mr. Gill said he had already told them the situation and that
they felt an off'ramp would not be beneficial to them.
Councilman Marsters asked Mr. Rourke what would happen if the
City issued 'permits and then condemned.
Mr. Rourke responded that if they began construction or began
to rely on their permit in any way that this would add to the
possibility of the City's expense.
Mayor' Coco stated that it would probably be tess of a risk
to delay granting the permit rather than to grant and then
possibly condemn and Ultimately involve contractors and sub- -
contractors and the removal of whatever construction existed.
Councilman L. Miller felt that too much time and too many people
had been 'involved to give up now.
Councilman Marsters stated that he felt the City's hands were
tied. ]Xe didn't feelsthe Chamber could do any more than had
already b~e~ 80~e, He want~ %~ g~ O~ f~eO~d ~ ~o~ wanting
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to involve the City in any more expense and being in favor
of sending the draft letter.
Councilman Oster suggested a seven day delay on the permit
and by that time the Chamber would know if it could accomplish
anything.
Mr. Rourke stated that one week should be no problem. Any
more time would be unreasonable and the City had no right
to interfer with someone else!s private property.
Mayor Coco suggested giving the Chamber and Council until
next Wednesday to decide whether or not to send the'letter.
If a strong indication was received from the Highway Com-
mission that they would rescind then the City would still
have to consider the expense involved.
Councilman Marsters stated that he wanted to go on record
as being opposed to any extension of time.
Mayor Coco said the suggestion had been made to hold action
until Wednesday and if it looked fruitful, to begin condem-
nation proceedings and if not, to send the letter.
Moved by Oster, seconded by L. Miller that the Staff be
directed to call each Councilman by not later than 3 PM Friday
with respect to indications from the Chamber of Commerce as
to the possibility of getting the decision of the State High-
way Commission rescinded. If all indications appear to be
negative, then the Council directs the letter be sent by the
City Administrator. Carried~ Marsters voting NO.
Councilman Marsters suggested that the Staff keep in constant
touch with the Chamber and to contact the Councilmen when there
is any change in the situation.
10. CIVIC CENTER STATUS REPORT
Councilman Oster asked Mr. Gill about the School property
and the Irvine Center Ranch Plan.
Mr. Gill responded that the School property would have to
be sold at full market value and that the money would go to
the State, not to the District. Regarding the Irvine Center
Ranch Plan, he reported that the Irvine Company will give their
final plan within a month. Copies of the Civic Center report
are being sent to the TNT Committee for study as well as the
Downtown Businessmen's Association and the Tustin N~ws.
11. PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Councilman Marsters suggested that the Staff study parking
requirements in light of Mr. Connelly's remarks.
12. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACTIVITIES
Mr. Greinke announced that (1) the Chamber is instituting a
Community Calendar and that it~ will need the help of the City
in making the calendar a success; (2) there will be a com-
munity wide program on narcotics on March 19th; (3) On March ~t~
a retail sales clinic will be held; and (4) a local candidat
forum will be held at Tustin High School on March llth. He
also announced that the Chamber will sponsor a Mission Bell.
Mayor Coco thanked Mr. Greinke and Councilman L. Miller for
a job well done on the Jack La Lanne Show and suggested that
the Staff work with the Chamber of Commerce on writing a letter
of appreciation to Mr. La Lanne.
-Following correspondence was received:
I, Repo~rt on the TOPICS. Program from Mr. Myers.
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2. Letter to Mr..Lloyd regarding his billboard 2/9/70.
3. Letter from Major Goldsborough regarding complaint from
R. L. Jones 2/11/70.
4. Letter from Mrs. George Hart expressing appreciation to
Tustin Police Department 2/6/70.
5. Letter from Sue Liret~e and Carol Poe thanking Sgt. Bixler
2/4/70.
6. Letter from Tom Underwood thanking Tustin Police Department
2/6/70.
7. Building Department Report for the Month of January 1970.
8. BOard of Supervisors ResolUtion concerning SCAG 2/3/70.
9. Letter from the City of Westminster regarding elections
2/2/70.
10. Report from California Assembly Committee on Finance and
Insurance concerning Flood Insurance Program.
11. LeagUe of California Cities Legislative Bulletin 2/6/70.
Meeting adjourned in memory of Max Tipton and Bill Martin.
MAYOR
CLERK