HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1968 12 02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
December 2, 1968
CALL TO Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Coco.
ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF Led by Mayor Coco.
ALLEGIANCE
III.
INVOCATION Given by Councilman Miller.
IV.
ROLL Present: Councilmen: Coco, Mack, Klingelhofer, Miller,
CALL Marsters
Absent: Councilmen: None
Others Present: City Administrator Harry E. Gill
City Attorney James G. Rourke
City Clerk Ruth C. Poe
Planning Director James L. Supmnger
V.
APPROVAL Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that minutes of
OF MINUTES November 18th meeting be approved. Carried.
VI.
PUBLIC None.
HEARINGS
VII.
OLD 1. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 6447 (Tustin
BUSINESS Meadows )
Moved by Mack, seconded by Klingelhofer that Final
Map of Tract No. 6447 be approved and the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary
documents. Carried.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 423
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
REZONING PROPERTY ON APPLICATION NO. ZC 68-186
OF G.L.A.
Moved by Klingelhofer, seconded by Mack that
Ordinance No. 423 have second reading by title
only. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Klingethofer that
Ordinance ~No. 423, rezon.ing property on Application
No. ZC 68-186 of G.L.A.r be passed and adopted.
Carried by roll call. Ayes: Coco, Mack, Klingelhofer,
Miller. Noes: None. Abstained: Marsters. Absent:
None.
Council Minutes
12/2/68 Pg. 2
3. ORDINANCE NO. 425 First reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
REZONING PROPERTY ON APPLICATION NO. ZC 68-187.
Rezoning a parcel of land with an area of
approximately 2.5 acres from the U (Unclassified)
District to the R-3-1750 (Multiple Family
Residential, 1 unit per 1750 square feet of lot
area) District. Subject parcel is a portion of
a 13.5 acre parcel fronting 625 feet on the
Northwest side of Red Hill Avenue, and 910 feet
on the Southwest side of Walnut Avenue.
Moved by Miller, seconded by Mack that Ordinance
No. 425, rezoning property On Application No. ZC 68-187,
have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 960
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE
BEEN INITIATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DESIGNATED AS
"RED HILL AVENUE - MITCHELL AVENUE NORTH ANNEXATION"
TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION.
Property consists of 15.67 acres located on
Northwest corner of Red Hill and Mitchell Avenues.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that action on
Resolution No. 960, initiating proceedings on the
Red Hill Avenue-Mitchell Avenue North Annexation, be
deferred to the Council meeting of January 20, 1969.
Carried.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 971
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, URGING THAT THE TUSTIN HIGH
SCHOOL LANDSCAPING BE MAINTAINED AND EXTENDED.
Moved by Klingelhoferr seconded by Mack that
Resolution No. 971, as modified, be read by title
only. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Mack, seconded by Miller that Resolution
No. 971, urging that the Tustin High School land-
scaping be maintained and extended, be passed and
~dopted. Carried unanimously.
VIII.
NEW 1. CIVIC CENTER SITE ACQUISITION - SECOND PARCEL OF
BUSINESS PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN
AND CENTENNIAL WAY ("H" STREET).
Moved by Mack, seconded by Miller that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute
escrow instructions approving legal description and
conditions, and that deposit of $50,000 in Escrow
No. 877246-HRB be authorized under provisions of the
escrow instructions. Carried.
Council Minutes
12/2/68 Pg. 3
In answer to questioning, Mr. Gill stated that
it is the plan to purchase this second parcel at
this time and parcels 3, 4 and 5 in the three
following years, although it is hoped that this
plan can be accelerated. The agreement specifies
two years sellers rights to the groves, and they
have requested an additional year which will
maintain the grove for another year. The size
of this second parcel is 425' x 110' from the
centerline of the street.
2. Mayor Coco introduced Dennis Cole, TV personality
and co-star of Felony Squad, and his agent Mr. Jay
Allen. The Mayor then presented Mr. Cole with a
plaque from the Police Department thanking him for
his faithful service to Tustin over the past
several years and extending appreciation for his
participation in the Tustin Centennial year as
Honorary Police Chief.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS
Moved by Klingelhofer, seconded by Marsters that
demands in the amount of $37,484.53 be approved
and paid. Carried~
IX.
OTHER 1. CROSSING GUARD - McFadden and Myrtle
BUSINESS
Reports were received from Engineering and from
the Police Department stating that after a study,
it is the staff's opinion that factors do not
warrant a crossing guard at this time.
Mayor Coco directed that letters relating the
finding of the staff studies along with the staff
reports, be sent to residents who had requested a
crossing guard.
Mr. Gill stated that radar was being used at peak
traffic hours and that more time will be spent on
all major arteries to curtail traffic speed.
2. Mr. Gill reported that the City of Placentia
has asked to copy the City's entry signs as they
believe them to be the most beautiful in the State.
3. Mr. Laurence Webster commented on his hours
spent on patrol with the Tustin Police Department
and on their exemplary behavior and professionalism.
Mr. Webster stated he would highly recommend any
action the Council could take to further any education
in this field.
The following correspondence and reports received:
1. Commending Tustin Police Department - Con Adams,
President of Chamber of Commerce.
2. Commending Tustin Fire Department - Santa Ana
Fire Marshal
Council Minutes
12/2/68 Pg. 4
3. Personnel Activity Register for November.
4. Plan for Development of Project 21 as presented
to the League of California Cities.
5. City as a Distorted Price System - Psychology
Today.
6. Urban Planning in Orange County - U.C.I.
~ayor Coco commented on the very favorable
comments received by Tustin in this summary.
7. General Assembly Resolutions - League of
California Cities.
8. Resolution opposing cutback in use of Highway
Trust Funds - City of Costa Mesa.
9. Resolution calling for return to respect for
law and order - City of Brea.
10. Resolution urging closing of Mexican-U.S. border
to unaccompanied minors - City 6f Upland and
City of National City.
11. Letter of appreciation relative to Youth in
Government Day - Tustin High School A.S.B.
12. "Tustin City" Area Study - James Supinger.
13. Safety Conditions - Norman Halus.
14. Statewide Conferences Local Agency Formation
Commission and Modernizing State and Local
Governments - Harry Gill.
X.
ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that the meeting
be adjourned. Carried.
MAYOR