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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1994 03 21MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MARCH 21, 1994 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Potts at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Puckett. .... INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rev. McCready Johnston, Church of the New ._'Covenant. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: ,PROCLAMATIONS Jim Potts, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Anne Pontious Charles E. Puckett Jeffery M. Thomas None Mary E. Wynn William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Gary Veeh, Water Operations Manager Approximately 70 in the audience SOCAL WATER POLO TEAM Mayor Potts read and presented proclamations to the SOCAL Water Polo team, Robby Arroyo, Joe Busch, Matt Ellis, Nick Ellis, Theo Fedoruk, Matt Flesher, Todd Gray, Jordan Hewko, Matt Johan, Matt McPherson, Nick Pirro, and Brett Reynolds, for winning the 1993 Speedo Cup National Championship. Coach Brown explained the competition process leading to the championship and thanked the Council for the recognition. SEAN FAIR Mayor Potts read and presented a proclamation to Sean Fair for his heroic actions in saving Duane McFarland's life during a recent fire at Mr. McFarland's home. Sean Fair gave a description of the events leading to the rescue of Mr. McFarland. TODD FERGUSON Mayor Potts read and presented a proclamation to Todd Ferguson recognizing recent honors he and his students received at the National Engineers Week Future City Contest. Todd Ferguson explained the project submitted at the National Engineers Week Future City Contest and thanked the Council for the honor. PRESENTATION - ALL STAR TEAM The 1994 National Junior 'Basketball Tustin All-Star team was introduced by their coach, and Mayor Potts presented the team with certificates recognizing their participation in the All-Star games. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 3-21-94 PUBLIC INPUT SENATE BILL 1477 - BUILDING OCCUPANCY LEVELS Doreen Fisher, T.E.A.M. president, spoke in support of Senate Bill 1477, building occupancy levels. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM 1) 1. REDUCED DISCRETIONARY APPLICATION FEES Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that at the March 7, 1994 Council meeting, staff had recommended modifications to specific planning fee categories. Mayor Potts opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to adopt the following Resolution No. 94-29 modifying certain service charges and planning fees: RESOLUTION NO. 94-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES WITHIN THE PLANNING DIVISION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 12) 390-45 It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,132,353.14 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $377,150.47. 380-10 360-82 3. INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF JANUARY 31, 1994 Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Finance Department. 355-50 4. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT 14295 Recommendation: Authorize the release of the following bonds for the indicated amounts: Faithful Performance Bond No. 11127147327, $402,964.98; Labor and Materials Bond No. 11127147327, $201,492.49; and Monumentation Bond No. 11127147335, $17,500.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. 600-70 5. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 94-03 - CLAIMANT, PHILIP OLER; DATE OF LOSS, 11/24/93; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 1/17/94 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for personal property damages in the amount of $109.40 as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 6. ADVERTISING BUS SHELTERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 690-35 7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT WALNUT AND MCFADDEN AVENUES Recommendation: Award contract for subject project to Steiny & Company, Inc., in the amount of $97,017.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ASPHALT CONCRETE REHABILITATION AND OVERLAY PROJECT, FY 1993-94 Recommendation: Award the FY 1993-94 Asphalt Concrete Rehabilitation and Overlay Project contract to Boral Resources, Inc., in the amount of $388,822.62 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 3-21-94 9. ESTABLISHING A HEADSTART PROGRAM WITH CDBG FUNDS Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community Development Department. 640-05 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 7, 1994 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 7, 1994. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - MARCH 14, 1994 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of March 14, 1994. 120-50 12. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - CORROSION CONTROL STUDY -- Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Black and Veatch for completion of a Corrosion Control Study -Desktop Evaluation, pending final City Attorney approval as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. 400-10 REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 13 THROUGH 17) 13. FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL 1994 GRAD NIGHT REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION The following member of the audience requested a $2,750.00 donation to Foothill High School 1994 Grad Night: Ron King, Foothill High School Fund Raising Committee Chairperson It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Thomas, to appropriate :$2,750.00 to Foothill High School Grad Night. ... Motion carried 5-0. 330-20 14. TUSTIN PRIDE GRAFFITI SUB -COMMITTEE, REPORT ON GRAFFITI Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported the graffiti sub -committee was created at the request of Council and had developed recommendations to address graffiti/tagging in the community. She stated staff would present costs of the recommendations at a future Council meeting. Ken Royal, Tustin Pride Committee Chair, stated that the City's graffiti policy was excellent and that the Graffiti Sub -Committee recommendations were additional mitigation measures the City could implement. Councilmember Puckett commended Ken Royal for his work with the sub -committee. Councilmember Thomas commended the sub -committee on the graffiti report and noted that some cities tax the residents in order to initiate a graffiti removal program. He supported the program and encouraged a cooperative effort with other cities to introduce State legislation against graffiti. Councilmember Pontious also commended Ken Royal; stated her support for the Graffiti Sub -Committee report; and requested the committee review the graffiti problem annually. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli commented on the excellent graffiti report and noted that with perseverance the City could minimize the graffiti problem. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to direct staff to study the feasibility and financial impacts of the sub -committee recommendations including possible assignment of responsibilities to City departments, school district, Tustin Pride Committee and other outside resources, and report back to the City Council within 30-45 days. Motion carried 5-0. 125-35 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 3-21-94 Christine Shirigidton, Assistant City Manager, identified the Graffiti Sub -Committee members and thanked them for their work. 15. TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY'S PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO PROJECT APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 92F-06 FOR THE EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR (WEST LEG TRANSITION AREA) Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager, reported that the modifications to the resolution specified that the Transportation Corridor Agency would fund and complete the engineering design and environmental studies for improvements to Jamboree Road prior to completion of the final design for the Eastern Transportation Corridor. He noted that the Laurelwood, Peppertree, and Tustin Meadows Homeowners Associations had been notified of the proposed modifications. Councilmember Thomas noted that he had been contacted by Guido Borges, Laurelwood Homeowners Association representative, who stated the association supported the proposed modifications. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the Transportation Corridor Agency's proposed modifications to the Project Approval Resolution No. 92F-06 for the Eastern Transportation Corridor (West Leg Transition Area). Motion carried 5-0. 16. SECOND CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN APRIL 750-10 It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Saltarelli, to conduct the second regular City Council meeting in April on Tuesday, April 19, 1994. Motion carried 5-0. 420-05 17. LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF PERSONS WHO CAN LEGALLY OCCUPY DWELLING UNITS James Rourke, City Attorney, reported that dwelling occupancy levels were important to every California city and recommended support of Senate Bill 1477. Mayor Potts stated his support for the bill and noted that it was important to educate the public regarding safety factors of overcrowded homes/apartments. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Puckett, to support Senate Bill 1477. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT POLITICAL SIGNS 650-05 Helen Edgar, Tustin, reported witnessing removal of a political sign and requested the community refrain from this activity. Mayor Potts explained restrictions on posting political signs and stated the community could notify the police department if they witnessed sign theft. OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION- PERSONNEL MATTER AND PENDING LITIGATION William Huston, City Manager, requested a Closed Session regarding personnel matters. James Rourke, City Attorney, requested a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) regarding pending litigation. The title of the litigation was Pashalides versus the City of Tustin. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 3-21-94 CITIZEN CONCERN - PLANNING ISSUES Councilmember Thomas referenced receipt of a letter from Mr. Bettencourt regarding planning issues and requested staff review. FEE REDUCTION Councilmember Thomas requested staff investigate reduction of fees "across the board." BICYCLE HELMET LAW Councilmember Puckett read a letter from the Automobile Club informing the public of a new bicycle helmet law. Mayor Potts noted the bicycle helmet law citations could not be issued until next year. POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN ACADEMY PROGRAM Councilmember Puckett commended the police department on the successful Citizen Academy program. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY -ORIENTED POLICING Mayor Potts commended the police department on community -oriented policing in the southwest area. ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION Mayor Potts noted the City of El Monte's zero -tolerance policy on illegal gun possession and requested staff submit a report on the subject at the April 4, 1994 Council meeting. SENATE BILL 1296 Mayor Potts requested staff submit a report on Senate Bill 1296 related to newsracks. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Potts announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation which had been initiated formally and to which the City was a party. The title of the litigation was Pashalides vs. the City of Tustin. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, April 4, 1994, 7:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT After a Closed Session, the City Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. and announced that it completed the Closed Session on a personnel matter and *-won a legal matter, had nothing else to report and adjourned the meeting. �" &�L JIM TTS, MAYOR MARY E. W CITY LERK