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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1968 08 05 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL August 5, 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 Father Sammon of St. Cecilia's Church. IV. ROLL Present: Councilmen: Coco, Mack, Miller, Marsters CALL Absent: Councilman: KlingelhoTer Others Present: City Attorney James Rourke City Clerk Ruth Poe Assistant to the City Administrator James Williams Planning Director James Supinger V. APPROVAL Moved by Marsters, seconded'by Mack that minutes of OF MINUTES the July 15, 1968 meeting be approved. Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 954 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE CITY FOR THE SERVICES OF FRANK E. BACON, JR. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 954 be read in its entirety. Carried. Moved bv Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 954, expressmng gratitude for the services of Frank E. Bacon, Jr.~ be passed and adopted. Carried ~ .... unanimously. VI. PUBLIC 1. PZ 68-109 BEARINGS Prezoning of three parcels located on the West side of Yorba Street at Fourth Street. Parcel A - Northwest corner of Yorba and Fourth to PC (service station) Parcel B - Northwest corner of Yorba and Fourth excepting service station site to PC (Commercial) Parcel C - Southwest corner of Yorba Street and Fourth Street to E-4 (Estate Residential)-- District. Gross acreage of Parcels "A" and "B" iS 3.55 acres; and Parcel "C" is 1.08 acres. Letter presented from Mr. P. D. Lippert of Atlantic Richfield requesting that no further action be taken by the Council. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that PZ 68-109 be taken off the calendar and no further ac£ion be taken until requested by the applicant. Carried. Council Minutes · ~ 8/5/68 Pg. 2 2. PZ 68-110 Planning Commission initiated prezoning of approximately 11.05 acres located at the Southi west corner of Red-Hill and Walnut Avenues. Parcel A 593 feet fronting Red Hill, 376 feet fronting Walnut, 5.76 acreS, C-2 (Central Commercial) District Parcel B 540 feet fronting Walnut, 5.29 acres, R-3 (Multiple Residential) District. Hearing opened at 8:42 P.M. Mr. Supinger presented staff report, location and Planning Commission recommendations for approval. Mr. M. L. Mendenhall of 14647 Red Hill Avenue, presented a petition from owners of approximately 17 homeowners in the adjacent section of Tustin Greens. Mr. Mendenhall stated that they feel that to zone this area commercial would be contrary to all zoning patterns of the past, and would open an undesirable zone change in the center of an established family area. Mr. M. E. O'Malley of 14681 Charloma Drive, presented three petitions of approximately 100 signatures protesting this prezoning. Mr. O'Malley said he felt the City should live with the General Plan. There are now five shopping centers south of Fourth Street with many empty stores and another proposed at Mitchell and Red Hill Avenues. The area residents object to this prezoning as they feel it would interfere with the safety of the children going to school. Along with the proposed fire station and maintenance yard south on Red Hill Avenue, there would be more traffic and congestion. Red Hill is a nice looking street with the planted center divider and they did not see how all the divider could be kept if a market goes in, and they request that the Council reject this zoning. Mr. David Sherwood, 9601 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, representing the persons interested in the development of the parcel at the northwest corner of Red Hill and Mitchell, stated they are opposing this center at this location. A number of studies have been done to determine the commercial needs of this area. They have shown that the proper and logical place for commercial development in this area would be at the intersection of Red Hill and Mitchell immediately off of the Santa Ana Freeway. He believes that this is shown by the fact that the applicant tried to acquire this parcel. His group has invested time and money to put together a development to serve the best interests of the community and have a number of commitments from standard, customary merchants, together with a drug store and a VOn's market. They are looking forward to breaking ground in four months. He did not believe that a zoning of this type tonight could be considered consistent with good zoning practice. Mr. Sherwood stated that he had been authorized to indicate the interest of his principals in joining the City of Tustin at some future date and annexing their property to the City of T~stin, provided that they can be assured that there will be an orderly development and zoning practices consistent with good zoning ideas. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 3 Mr. William Zappes, owner of Tustin Square Shopping Center, oppos!ng this prezoning, stated that when he purchased this center recently, he analyzed the master plan of Tustin and felt that his investment would be protected as there were not too many properties that could be used for commercial purposes. Because of the many shopping centers developed all at one time, there has been a terrible turnover of merchants. There is a problem in obtaining tenants as they feel there are too many, shopping centers. Mr. Robert Yankee, 1307 S.E. Sycamore, President of Tustin Greens, Inc., speaking as an individual, stated he did not feel there is a need for more shopping centers in the south end of Tustin, and this zoning would isolate many units of residential development under a planned development concept and leave them to stand alone. In keeping with good zoning practices, this property should remain residential or planned development area. Mr. Harry Rinker, applicant, pointed out the south Tustin area on a map and stated that they had studied this area 'bounded generally by the Santa Ana and Newport Freeways, and their studies have indicated that the requirement of the area is for at least two shopping centers to supply this area of a total popu- lation of approximately 16,000 to 18,000. Studies have also showed that people tend to shop in an area ' where they do not cross a freeway, hence this area will support a shopping center of the type proposed. The free enterprise system of government, the reason we are as affluent as we are, is because of competitioni Unsuccessful centers are not the quality centers, and this proposal is for a center of very high quality. Their selection of the architectural firm of Burke, Kober and Nicolais was because of the quality centers they have done such as westcliff Plaza, Bayside Center which are both in Newport Beach, etc. The City has an architectural committee which approves the quality of centers and wll see that quality proposals are carried out. This center will not detract from the area. At the 'Planning Commission hearing, there was only one protest. Letters have been received from the Grant Company saying that they desire shopping in the area. Mr. Grant inspected the plans and renderings, and was well satisfied and has written a letter supporting this zoning. Every apartment development in the area was canvassed and they did not find a single owner or manager who objected to this zoning. As an economic factor, Mr. Rinker stated that this property is coming into the City and the other market in the area is not in the City, so that sales tax is not coming to Tustin. As to the Red Hill-Mitchell property, this has been offered and has been available for many months, but is not adequate in their opinion, for a shopping center. Mr. Rinker introduced Mr. V. Frost, representing the architect. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 4 Mr. V. Frost displayed plot plans of the proposed layout covering 248,000 sauare feet of property and 54,900 square feet of'building area, plus 1,000 square feet of walkways and mall area. Mr. Frost stated that the plans call for 271 car spaces which is 50 spaces over City requirements. These provide easy access so as not to have traffic congestion. The landscaping will be low shrubs and umbrella type trees, making easy visual access and also softenlng architectura~ lines. This development will be kept on a residential basis. The slanted roof as spanish tile on front and back slant which will present the same residential nature to any view. Materials used are important and will include heavy textured wood, slumpstone, textured brick, textured plaster and concrete. The buildings are designed so that the signs are actually inside the buildings. They are recessed in the store front portions of the building. The lighting is designed so that there is no spill glare or overflow lighting into the surrounding neighborhoods. In answer to questioning from many of those present, Mr. Rinker stated that the plans show a bank, a market, usual stores, a restaurant and a service station. The service station will be attractive. The company will set a series of restrictions in the lease which will preclude signs, flags, tire racks, etc., and lube racks will face to the rear. Quality, attractive service stations are not the ones that close down. A shopping center will create more traffic, but not hazards. There will be entrances to the center from both Red Hill and Walnut Avenues, and a block wall at least 7 feet high or higher if desired will be erected on the other two boundaries. As to how this center will be a benefit, Mr. Rinker stated that (1) it would bring sales tax into the City that is now going to centers o~tside the City limits; (2) this is an no way comparable to existing centers in the area and ~ill be an asset to the area; and (3) solves the price of property having serious drainage problems that require some very substantial economic help and it would be a sacrilege to have the availability of such a center proposed by somebody who is willing to do it, and turn it down on the basis that centers, such as the other types many are thinking of, are detractions. In answer to Mayor Coco, Mr. Rinker said that consideration as being given to supply an access easement or drive from Walnut Avenue to the St. Cecilia's Church property. The proposals submitted would provide this access through the west portion of Parcel B (apartment zone) easement and they would have no objections to this easement or drive being part of a condition to balance traffic in the area. Mr. Supinger explained that every property owner within 300 feet and on the 1967 tax roll had been notified and that hearings were noticed in the Tustin News as required by the Code. No plans for the remainder of the property under this same ownership which is to be included in the annexation proceedings have been presented, but it is the understanding that this portion will be developed residential and separate zoning hearings will be held on that portion. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 5 There being no further comments or objections, the hearing was declared closed at 8:50 P.M. In answer to questioning by the Council, Mr. Rinker stated. that they have negotiated for leases in the center, but will not finalize them until zoning is ~ completed. The proposed market is an Alpha Beta and they will accept any limitations imposed or the lease will not be concluded. The developer is willing to conform to the standards at Westcliff Plaza. The approximate value of the shopping center is $1,500,000; the residential portion $2,500,000; and the entire development is approximately $4,000,000, plus roughly $400,000 in fixtures in the buildings. As a matter of clarification as to why thingls exist as they do, Mayor Coco stated that there has been mention of a very strong architectural committee here in Tustin in that it requires quality centers and quality develop- ments of all kinds. Then the statement was made that there are some centers in the Tustin area that are not quality developments. The reasons for this are that such developments were established prior to the time the City architectural committee was established, and it has only been in-the last four years that the ~mprove- ments you see have come about, including the center islands, street trees, beautification program, etc. The reason for those lower quality centers that have gone in in the last four years is that they are not in the City of Tustin. Therefore,the City has no control whatsoever over their development. They are on our ' border lines and yet contribute to our reputation or lack thereof. Mr. Supinger stated that if the proposed zoning is approved as requested by the applicant, a Use Permit would be required for specific development of the shopping complex since it does include more than five acres. In answer to questioning by'Mayor Coco as to how, since there are five centers south of Fourth Street, another on~ can be justified, Mr. Supinger stated that through changes in zoning in the last six months to a year from commercial to multiple residential, enough commercial had been eliminated so that this zoning can be justified by the population. Also, some commercial has not been used for commercial purposes such as the trailer park on Nisson Road, and a recreation use in that area. Consequently, when these were eliminated from the present zoning, it was felt that there was a justification for additional convenience commercial usage. We are now reaching the equilibrium point where it is no longer necessary to remove commercial from the area. Mayor Coco stated that the City is undergoing a Town Center Study at this time and part of the problem that has been brought up In private study is the location of some of the existing markets south of Fourth Street. It may turn out that the problem of some of these existing markets could be alleviated by increasing the market potential additional people, homes, families, apartments in the areas where these markets really serve. This is part of what the study will bring out. It may be that the conditions between the Freeway and Fourth Street and south of the Freeway are different with different reasons for success and failure of a given center. Council Minutes .. 8/5/68 Pg. 6 Councilman MarSters stated that he had made a run of the neighborhood and area, and was appalled by the number of vacancies in both the Pantry Market develop- ment and others in the area, and had wondered how the City could let another market come in. He thought, too, that we did have enough adequately zoned property that could be developed without zoning another parcel, and could see the advantages to the developer of the contiguous property in having the center go in because, obviously, it would be a good sales tool. He had kept an open mind and come to the hearing that way. Because of Mr. Rinker's presentation and his archi- tectural firm's willingness to cooperate in all ways with a very high quality development plus the fact that he indicates he does have long term leases with major tenants, he probably will have a very successful development. Additionally, this would bring tax revenue to the City and we are in many ways competing with the County in that way. He would like to see the Pantry and Argyros developments do better, but in time the area will develop along Red Hill and there probably will be a real need for high quality development as Mr. Rinker has indicated. Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that Application No. PZ 68-110 be approved. Mayor Coco stated that he has never taken tax revenue as an overriding criteria. He has always been more geared to certain rules of aesthetics, etc. Whenever we can encourage aesthetics, sometimes even at the expense of tax revenues, he has been on that side. The best way to encourage the kind of quality that we want in Tustin is to allow quality developments in the~Ci~y, sometimes even to the detriment of less quality centers. The City has always been criticized in the past for considering possible competition for denial of a use and are,asked in this case to consider competition in upholding this one. It is not in our province to consider that, but rather the control that the City may have over this development versus another development and try to get the best possible development. Mayor Coco said he's convinced that with our architectural controls, the reputation of the architect as brought out tonight, and the fact that it's more than five acres which subjects it to additional controls, this could be an extremely worthwhile development for the area and on no other basis would he vote for it. Councilman Miller stated that there are several things which are most disturbing about commercial developments in residential neighborhoods which, if carefully controlled, can eliminate the problem of the ugly looking development that tears down the property values. First of all, screening from the neighboring develop- ments. We should bend our wall height requirements and allow a higher than standard wall which is now 7 feet. Some kind of masonry wall should be put up that will take care of that objection from the neighbors. Also, there is lighting at night. There are many different kinds of lighting fixtures - some that you see from miles away and others that do a job within the. parking area and don't shine in the neighbor~ eyes or windows. The other thing is signs which become the most noticable thing of all. The Westcliff Plaza is the finest example around of how signs can be used in a shopping center and be very tastefully done. The architectural firm Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 7 did the Westcli~fShopping Center and it is one of the most successful in our area of California, but they have also done another development down near the airport for a commercial facility which is no prize. We should put them on notice that we expect their very best and nothing less, and that no Use Permit or architectural committee approval is going to be granted unless it is up to the quality of the West- cliff Plaza as far as signs go not to the Ordinance, but to the quality of Westcliff Plaza. What they have done there is much better than what our Ordinance will allow. Our Ordinance will permit things that are not as good as the Westcliff Plaza. If there is going to be a service station, it should have to be as good as the one in the new development on Culver Road and the San Diego Freeway, which is very well done and residential in character. Landscaping is also one of the considerations. The City of Tustin paid for and is maintaining that landscaping of the center divider installed on Red Hill Avenue and benefits the county properties at no expense to them. The people who live there are enjoying the benefit already from the investment in taxes that the City of Tustin people are are paying. Councilman Miller stated that he intends to see that the planted divider strip is maintained and enhanced. There will have to be some turn into the property but it isn't going to be all cut up and ruined. Also, the development will have to be land- scaped very well as it is in a residential area. Tustin Greens is a very nice looking development and he under- stands how the people feel. They are very proud of it and it is one of the best things in the area. The Council and those people on the Planning Commission are most concerned that this development be the kind of thing that all can be proud of. The area is 6oo sensitive and developing too well, and is too nice to let itgo down hill with the usual type of shopping center. Councilman Miller stated that he is opposed to the usual type of shopping center, more so than some, but on the other hand, he is in favor of the kind Of thing that is d~ne well. There is a wide spectrum between Town and Country and most of the shopping centers that we are familiar with. We are going to be at the upper end of that scale. For more information for some of those present, Mayor Coco stated that in looking at a map of the City of ~ustin, he finds that there are a great many people who don't realize that they are in County area. All the Tustin Greens development is in the County. All the Charloma people that 'are here tonight, Carfax Avenue, these are all County~ not City of Tustin. Foresterre Lane, Penrith Lane, Windemere Lane, Grassmere Lane, COpperfield Drive, Birchfield Drive, all of Red Hill between Walnut and San Juan - these are all County areas. Above motion for approval was carried by roll call. Ayes: Coco, Mack, Millerr Marsters. Noes: None. Absent: Klingelhofer. Council Minutes 8/5./68 Pg. 8 Moved bZ Mack, seconded by Marsters that Ordinance No. 416, prezoning property onApplication PZ 68-110 of Baler, have first readi.ng mn its entiretX. Carried. " Councilman Miller granted permission to be excused from the meeting for approximatel~ a half hour. Councilman Marsters asked that Councilman Miller's last comments relative to the prezoning be sent to the Planning Conm~ission. ~Mayor Coco declared a five minute recess. Meeting reconvened. VII. OLD 1. ORDINANCE NO. 415 - First reading BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REZONING PROPERTY OF FREDRICKS ON APPLICATION NO. ZC 6.9-179. Property fron~s 295 feet on North side of McFadden, approximately 180 feet West of c~nterline of Pasadena. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Ordinance No. 415, rezoning property of Fredricks on Application No. ZC 68-179, have first reading by title only. Carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 410 - Second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO SWIMMING POOL WASTE WATER. Moved by ~arsters, seconded.by Mack that Ord. inance No. 410 .have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Ordinance No. 410, amending the Tustin City Code relative to' swimming pool waste water, be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes:'Coco, Mack, Marsters. Noes: None. Absent: Klingelhofer, Miller. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 412 - Second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REZONING PROPERTY OF STUTSMAN ON APPLICATION NO. ZC 68-177. Property fronts 330 feet on the Northeast side of Walnut Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet Southeast of the centerline of Newport Avenue. Moved b_jJ Marsters, seconded by Mack that Ordinance No. 412 have secon~ reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Mack, seconded bv Marsters thR~ Ordinance No. 41~5 rezoning property of St~[~'~sman on Application No. ZC 68-].77, be passed and Rdo?t~_j. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Coco, Mack, Marsters. Noes: None. Absent: Klingelhofer, Miller. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 9 4. ORDINANCE NO. 413 - Second reading' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO PRESCRIBE CITY HOLIDAYS. Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that Ordinance No. No. 413 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Mack seconded by Marsters that Ordinance No. 413, amending the Tustin City Code to prescribe City Holidays, be passed and adopted~ Carried by roll call. Ayes: Coco, Mack, Marsters. Noes: None. Absent: Klingelhofer, Miller. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 957 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE OF NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 957 be read by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 957, setting date of hearing for consideration of change of names of certain streets in the City of Tustin, and giving notice thereof, be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. VIII. NEW Action on Resolution No. 953 and Ordinance No. 4i4 BUSINESS pertaining to the tax rate and revenues necessary were deferred pending the return of Councilman Miller. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 955 A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 955'be read by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that Resolution No. 955, authorizing the sale of surplus property, be passed and adopted. Carried unanimously. 2. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF OPPOSITION TO ABANDONMENT OF NEWPORT AVENUE BETWEEN EDINGER STREET AND THE SANTA FE RAILROAD TRACKS. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that the City Clerk be authorized to direct a letter to the County ~oard of Supervisors stating opposition to the proposed abandonment of Newport Avenue between Edinger Street and the Santa Fe Railroad Tracks. Carried. 3. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL IMPROVEMENTS AND EXONERATION OF BONDS IN TRACT NO. 6470 (Tustin Meadows Unit No. 1, Red Hill at Sycamore) Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that the final improvements in Tract No. 6470 be accepted and the City Clerk directed to exonerate the bonds. Carried. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 10 4. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL IMPROVEMENTS AND EXONERATION OF BONDS IN TRACT NO. 6273 Tustin West Development East side of Yorba Street) Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that the final improvements in Tract No. 6273 be accepted, and the City Clerk directed to exonerate the bonds. Carried. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 956 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF TITLE TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES INCORRECTLY DESCRIBED IN DEDICATIONS TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 956 be read by title only. Carried. MoVed by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 956, providing for the correction of title to certain properties incorrectly described in dedications to the City, be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Coco, Mack, Marsters. Noes: None. Absent: Klingelhofer, Miller. 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT PERMIT. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that the City ~ngineer be authorized to execute Flood Control Permit for four (4) entries into the Santa Ana-Santa Fe Channel in Tract 6580. Carried. 7. PURCHASE OF LAWNMOWER FOR PARK FACILITIES DEPARTMENT Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that the transfer of $350 from the unappropriated reserve to the Pa~k Facilities Department, Account No. 8186, for the purchase of an additional lawnmower, be authorized. Carried~ At the request of Councilman Mack, Mayor Coco directed that a report be submitted as to the progress on maintenance of dividers, trees, parks and parkettes, including when men will be off the six day week and what our scheduling is in order for the Council to determine when they could consider additional facilities of this type. 8. TRAVEL REQUEST - CITY CLERKS' CONFERENCE Moved by Marsters, seconded by Mack that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the City Clerks' Conference to be held in Santa Barbara, California, on August 23 and 24, 1968, and to incur all necessary costs at City expense. Carried. Councilman Miller returned at 9:55 P.M. 9. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that demands be paid in the amount of $72,696.8t. Carried. Following a discussion of the demands and relative to the bill for replacement of plate glass window at the Youth Center, it was suggested that a bar be installed across these glass windows and in the future, safety qlass be installed. Council Minutes 8/'5./68 Pg.~ll IX. OTHER 1. WATSON AMENDMENT BUSINESS .Mayor Coco requested that all Councilmen read this amendment thoroughly. 2. VACATION - CITY ADMINISTRATOR The Council had no objections to Mr. Gill taking the second week of his vacation during the first week in September. 3. SIGN ORDINANCE REVISIONS After a discussion as to setting the date for a public hearing or the necessity of a workshop of the Council, or Council and Planning Commission and/or Chamber of Commerce, a Council .workshop was set for Tuesday evening, August 13th, in the office ~f the Chief of Police. Mayor Coco stated that there is a need ',for a recap of these workshops, either in the form ~If minutes or a tape of the proceedings. 4. LEFT TURN LANE AT RED HILL AND BRYAN As requested by Councilman -Miller, Mayor Coco direeted that the staff investigate the possibility of a left turn lane going south on Red Hill at the Bryan Avenue intersection. 5. AIR CONDITIONING OF CITY FACILITIES As requested by Councilman Marsters, Mayor Coco directed that the staff prepare a study on the feasibility of ihstalling a cooling system in the Police, Fire, Buil. ding and Planning buildings. 6. APPOINTMENT TO FILL PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY ~Mayor Coco read section of the City Code relative to appointment upon removal or death of a member prior to the expiration of term, which states that the Council ma~; appoint a successor without public hearings, etc. Councilman Marsters noted that there were three new applications, Mr. Adams, Mr. Shamba~k, and Mr. Sharp. Speaking for Mr. James Sharp, Councilman Marsters stated that he had worked with him on the Planning Commission and he had served the City very well. His experience in his line of work orients him to City needs. He has a flair for architectural beauty and aesthetics and a sense of proportion. .Mayor Coco asked if any applicants were present and would like to speak. Mr. Dan Adams introduced himself to the Council and presented some of his background and his desire to see Tustin retain its identity and beauty, and yet progress withoun getting surrounded by commercialism. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 12 Councilman Marsters stated that he hoped that Mr. Adams would keep his application on file so that it can b~ reviewed at the time of the next appointment, but due to his knowledge of Mr. Sharp's experience, he would make the following motion. Moved by Marsters, seconded by Miller that the Council appoint Mr. James B. Sharp to fill the unexpired term of Frank Bacon to November 11, 1968. Carried unanimously.' 7. VETERANS PARADE Mayor Coco requested that correspondence relative to the parade to be held in Santa Ana, November 10th, be duplicated and passed on to all Councilmen. 8. CENTENNIAL AND PARADE MEETINGS Mayor Coco reminded those present of the Centennial Committee meeting to be held 7:30 P.M. Wednesday at St~ Cecilia's School on Sycamore, and the Jay Cees parade meeting on Thursday'evening at ~he Tustin Area Youth Center. 9. CITY EYE-SORES ~a~or Coco referred to a letter received from a concerned resident bringing to the Council'-s attention certain run down property which now is being taken care of. He felt that this sor~ of interest should be encouraged and the following suggestions to help remedy these situations have been received: 1. Not to have the City involved, but to have a contest and make public these area in the form of pictures and give a prize to the first youngster who identifies the blight on the community. Once having given the prize, to continue running the picture until the mess is cleaned up. This would be an excellent opportunity for a couragous newspaper to take charge and really make a name for itself. This method seems to have been effective where used in the past. 2. Chamber of Commerce to recognize and promote the benefits.of having clean commercial properties in the City. A part of the Chamber charter states "to make Tustin and their community a better place to live and work". 3. City to provide baskets in the area. 4. New legislation in the form of a punitive tax to enforce the cleaning up of the City. This .is an extreme, bu~ we are living in an area that has a good reputation and it is being blighted in places. This may be the Ultimate which we all want to avoid if possible, Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 13 Mayor Coco asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to the correspondent in this matter. Since this has been brought up in public, it is hoped that fruits w~ll be seen in the next few months. If not, it will be brought up again~ ~ Council returned to agenda - New Business items deferred pending return of Councilman Miller. 10. (New Business No. 1) RESOLUTION NO. 953 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 1968-69. Mayor Coco stated that this matter had been deferred from earlier an the meeting for a double reason - to await Councilman Miller's return and f the hope that Mr. Moses, who addressed the Council prior to the official.opening of ~he meeting and indicated his desire to return when the Council discussed the tax rate, would be present. Mr. Williams presented the changes in the estimated -- revenues which have occurred since the formal printing of-the Budget, including the final assessment figures from the County Assessor. COuncilman Mack stated that hearing the previous plea of Mr. Moses makes one think about the tax picture, but prior to setting the tax rate, the Council should consider an economic base study of the town center area. He understood that for a proper study, we are talking about approximately $45,000. In answer to questioning, Mr. Williams said that a base study would present an analysis of existing business and industry within the community, the sources of revenues and expenditures, and projection of the most desirable course as far as industrial and business development. It would support and supplement the General Plan as well as assist in the Town Center Study and a projection of growth. Councilman Miller stated that without facts, no one knows what goals are realistic. There is no use growing at the sacrifice of those already in the City. Should see how the City can grow so as to be a benefit to aI1 the people already in the City. Councilman Mac~ stated that you could lop off "x" amount of cents from the tax role, but you might not be doin~ anyone a favor. He would like to see a citizen's committee set up to work width any professional consultants on this study. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 14 ~ayor Coco stated that we have a budget calling for the performance of our normal functions to continue and some new activities without raising taxes, which a~e the lowest of any city in the County. Over and above these areas, there are some $300,000 worth of activities such as purchase of civic center and fire station land that should be considered, but had to be deleted in order to balance the budget. Out of this $300,000 that was unbudgeted, the increased revenue of approximately $45~000 is a pretty small portion. If the City was to raise taxes by a few pennies, we could accomplish more of these needed items. Any talk of increase ~n revenue such as in assessed valuation, or cigarette tax, will help in some way. The needs are much greater than the increase in assessed valuation. Mr. Willjams said he believed that savings in fire ~nsurance rates if additional station were in operation would exceed $100,000. Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Resolution No. 953 be read by title only. Carrie?~ unanimously. Moved by. Marsters, seconded by Miller that Resolution No. 953, 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 p~operty within the City ~f Tustin to carry on the work of the City for the fiscal year 1968-69, be passed and adopted. Carried by roll call. Ayes: Coco, Mack, Miller, Marsters. Noes: None. Absent: Klingelhofer. 11. (New Business No. 2) ORDINANCE NO. 414 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 1968-69. Moved by Miller, seconded by Marsters that Ordinance No. 414 have first reading by title ~nly. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rourke explained that the reason for passage of this Ordinance as an urgency measure is that the Code requires that this Ordinance be passed at the first meeting in August, and the Ordinance ~s not brought before the Council until the final figures are available from the Assessor and the City tax rate is set. Mayor Coco said he would like to see the City correspond with the State legislators and suggest legislation to either move back the assessment date or move required date for passage of this O~dinance forward. He is, as always, against approving ordinances on an emergency basis. Council Minutes 8/5/68 Pg. 15 Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that Ordinance No. 414 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Moved by Mack, seconded by Miller that Ordinance No. 414, fixing and determining the amo~hz of reve e n"~e~'~ry to be raised by taxation and the amount L_ revenue necessary to carry on the various departments of the City for the fiscal year 1968-69, be passed and adopted as an urgency measure. Carried b~ roll call. Ayes: Coco, Mack, Miller, Marsters. Noes: None. Absent: Klingelhofer. Mayor Coco directed that three or four top firms be contacted relative to the economic base study and the Council then be given the opportunity to review proposals and hear personal. presentations. 12. CENTENNIAL PARADE Mr. Don Allison, representing the Jay Cees, spoke of the parade meeting to be held Wednesday evening and said they would appreciate any support they could get from City ~epartment heads. Mr. Allison also said that the Board of Directors of the Jay Cees had passed a motion urging the City to put a float in the Centenn~ Parade and possibly in other city parades. Mayor Coco directed the City Administrator to do ever he can toward getting a float to represent the City of Tustin, and asked Mr. Williams to obtain fl t details and to attend the Jay Cees parade meeting. 13. CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS RECEIVED 1. Quentin Fleming regarding meeting attendance 2. Assemblyman Badham - SB 425~ AB 2017 through 2023r and SB 512 3. Los Angeles Summary of Planning Recommendations Los Angeles Times 4. Property Tax Limitation Summary (Watson Amendment) - League of California Cities 5. Legislative Bulletin League of California Cities X. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Mack, seconded by Marsters that meeting be adjourned. Carried. CITY CLE~R~K