HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1 MINUTES 02-20-90MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEL ,G
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 51 1990
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edgar at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilman Kelly.
II. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Chaplain Norman Williams, Marine Corps
Air Station.
III. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Richard B. Edgar, Mayor
Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem
John Kelly
Earl J. Prescott
(Council position vacant)
Council Absent: None
Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
Christine Shingleton, Dir./Community Development
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services
Fred Wakefield, Police Captain
Steve Foster, Police Captain
Daniel Fox, Senior Planner
Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor
Valerie Whiteman, Acting Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 80 in the audience
IV. TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER FUND, INC. DONATION - EDGAR AND LIBBY PANKEY
Edgar and Libby Pankey proudly presented a gift of $2,000 to the
Tustin Area Senior Center Fund, Inc.
Margarete Thompson, on behalf of the Senior Center and the senior
citizens of Tustin, thanked the Pankeys for the donation which would
be used to purchase a globe for the Senior Center library.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF CHAMPION WAY WESTERLY OF JAMBOREE ROAD
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, gave a staff report
regarding the Irvine Company's request to convert the public
street, Champion Way westerly of Jamboree Road, to a private
street and provide access to Lots 21 and 22 of Tract No. 12870.
Mayor Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. There were no
speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Kelly, to adopt the following
Resolution No. 90-4 proceeding with the vacation and abandonment:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-4 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING VACATION OF CHAMPION WAY WESTERLY
OF JAMBOREE ROAD
The motion carried 4-0.
2, RECOVERY OF CITY INCURRED COSTS OF THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC
NUISANCE LOCATED AT 170 EL CAMINO
Mayor Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m. There were no
speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Prescott, to continue this
matter to the February 20, 1990 City Council meeting.
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The motion carried 4-0.
XI. NEW BUSINESS (AGENDA ORDER)
7. CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CHANGE
Council concurred to take this item out of agenda order to
accommodate speakers in the audience.
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent, gave a staff report
regarding the transitioning of the Child Care Program and the
proposed contract with Mothers at Work (M.A.W.). She expressed
that staff was sorry about the inconvenience to the parents,
however, felt the two to three month notice was ample. She stated
the reason for the change was to provide the instructors with
benefits while operating within the Council policy of cost
recovery.
The following member of the audience spoke in opposition to
changing the Child Development Care Program:
Ann Humkey, 1931 Brookshire, Tustin
Mayor Edgar clarified that the City had a policy that all programs
under Parks and Recreation be self-sustaining. Nine child care
workers chose to work as independent contractors for the City and
such an arrangement did not include fringe benefits that are
available to City employees. This type of contract was cost
effective for the City. Additionally, the City did not want to
be in competition with other child care facilities in the
community. Apparently, after the contract arrangements early in
the year, a number of the workers lobbied for benefits and wanted
to be City employees. This, of course, was very costly and he was
not prepared to grant their request. As an alternative, staff
selected M.A.W., a worthwhile organization, that would provide
benefits to the child care workers.
The following member of the audience spoke in support of the child
care instructors:
Angela Rehrig, 21142 Banff, Huntington Beach
The following member of the audience spoke in favor of changing
the Child Development Program:
Guido Borges, Tustin
Councilman Prescott complimented the staff on a well researched,
comprehensive report. He preferred recommendation number 6 of the
report: "to continue the program as currently structured" and
number 7: "refer to the Parks and Recreation Commission".
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Edgar, to continue the issue
until the Parks and Recreation Commission could review the child
care program.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy stated this was a complex issue and a number
one need in Orange County. Staff had signed a contract with
Mothers at Work and she believed that the City was trying to
provide the best professional care for children by using M.A.W.
This organization had a proven track record, fair wages, provided
benefits and remained independent of the City; because the City
was not in the child care business. However, the parents were
notified in December of a change due to take place March 1st. She
felt this was not adequate time for parents to re -budget.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding: five of the nine
child care workers had signed contracts with "Mothers at Work",
M.A.W. provided an additional 2 hours of care, the M.A.W.'s
acceptance of two year old children, and the elimination of part-
time care.
Council discussion followed regarding: delay of action until
reviewed by Parks and Recreation Commission, retention of child
care instructors signed with M.A.W., and contractual problem that
could jeopardize the program.
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William Huston, City Manager, responded to the issue of benefits
and stated that withholding taxes and payment of social security
through payroll deductions would automatically make the child care
workers City employees and eligible for benefits, which the City
could not afford. He cited problems that would be incurred by
delaying approval of the M.A.W. contract and the resulting
difficulty in obtaining interim workers.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy wanted to concentrate on the need for child
care that was self-supporting rather then the labor issue. She
noted the parents may need assistance during the transition and
suggested subsidizing the half-day for part-time children and
parents with financial need.
As a substitute motion, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by
Edgar, to consider subsidizing for part-time students and
financially -burdened parents who submit their hardship in writing
to the City.
Council discussion followed regarding full subsidizing until the
end of the school year of the part-time students and parents who
submit in writing a financial hardship.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to refer the matter
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review.
The above motion carried 4-0.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to implement the
Mothers at Work contract with subsidizing from the General Fund
until the end of the school year for part-time students and
families claiming financial hardship.
The motion carried 4-0.
(No action taken on the original motion or substitute motion).
VI. PUBLIC INPUT
1. MOBILE RECYCLING CORPORATION/RED HILL AND WARNER
Samuel Totor, representing Mobile Recycling Corporation, requested
permission to remain at their present recycling location on Red
Hill and Warner Avenue until the process to obtain required
permits had been completed.
Staff responded that applicant had been unresponsive to code
enforcement requests and staff would meet with the applicant and
attempt to resolve issue.
2. RECOVERY OF LEGAL FEES FOR COUNCILMAN HOESTEREY DEFENSE
A letter was received and filed from Carl. Kasalek, representing
the Tustin Residents' Action Committee, to the City Manager
requesting that the City seek recovery from Councilmen Kelly and
Prescott for the City's legal expenses incurred in the defense of
Councilman Hoesterey in the legal action brought against him by
Councilmen Kelly and Prescott.
3. IMPASSE BETWEEN CITY OF TUSTIN AND TUSTIN POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION
Pat Welch, representing the Tustin Police Officers' Association,
addressed the Council regarding negotiation impasse between the
City and the Tustin Police Officers' Association.
Extensive Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding:
Closed Session meeting requirements (Brown Act); proper procedure
to be followed once impasse had been declared; impasse withdrawal
procedure; critical points of negotiations resulting in impasse;
and allegations that information was withheld from the Council.
5. TUSTIN RESIDENT CELEBRATES 14TH BIRTHDAY
Lacey Veltre, 17011 Kenyon, Tustin, thanked the Council for
changing the street sweeping schedule and for supporting the
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Boys/Girls Club. She expressed her appreciation for the Big
Brothers/Sisters program, for the Tustin Ranch development and
noted today was her 14th birthday.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 2 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilman Kelly.
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to approve the remainder
of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 4-0.
1. APPROVED MINUTES - JANUARY 15, 1990, REGULAR MEETING
3. PROPOSED CONTRACTS WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR PROVISION OF
COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION, REHABILITATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES,
AND PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS - 15TH YEAR HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Approved the contracts as submitted.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL REPORT AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS) FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Accepted the final report and computer program for development
of the Pavement Management System that was completed recently
by BSI Consultants, Inc.
S. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR USE OF ANAHEIM STADIUM PARKING LOT
Executed the Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of Anaheim
for use of Anaheim Stadium parking lot in connection with
driver training for police motorcycles.
6. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-49: CLAIMANT -GLORIA GALLEGOS; DATE OF
LOSS -8/17/89; DATE FILED WITH CITY -12/1/89
Rejected subject claim for personal injury and general damages
in the amount of $612,000.00.
7. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-50: CLAIMANT -ROBERT OSGAN; DATE OF LOSS -
7/14/89; DATE FILED WITH CITY -12/8/89
Rejected subject claim for personal damages in the amount of
$25,000.00.
S. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-51: CLAIMANT -RICHARD AND TRUDY PAGE;
DATE OF LOSS -12/3/89; DATE FILED WITH CITY -12/26/89
Rejected subject claim for personal damages in the amount of
$4,000,000.00.
9. SANTA ANA VALLEY IRRIGATION CO. (S.A.V.I.) QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT
(GREINKE)
Authorized the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Frank H.
Greinke for S.A.V.I. easement at 1011 El Camino Real.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 90-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FINAL
TRACT MAP 12870, REDUCING THE SIZE OF LOST "FF" AND "II" FOR
LANDSCAPE PURPOSES, ELIMINATING LOTS "GG" AND "HH", AND CREATING
LOT "LLL" FOR THE PURPOSE OF TURNING CHAMPION WAY INTO A PRIVATE
STREET
Approved second amendment to Final Tract Map 12870 by adoption
of Resolution No. 90-11.
11. LOCAL -STATE AGREEMENT NO. 12-5271, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NOS. 008 AND
009/JAMBOREE ROAD, BARRANCA PARKWAY TO EDINGER AVENUE
Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
subject Program Supplement Nos. 008 and 009 with the State of
California (Caltrans) for the Jamboree Road Extension Project
from Barranca Parkway to Edinger Avenue.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BID FOR REPLACEMENT OF PLAY EQUIPMENT
AT CENTENNIAL PARK
Approved specifications for
Centennial Park and directed
bids.
replacement play equipment at
the City Clerk to advertise for
13. RESOLUTION NO. 90-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR GRADING AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN TUSTIN RANCH
ROAD AND SANTIAGO CANYON ROAD (RELOCATED)
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Adopted Resolution No. 90-22 accepting works of improvement and
authorized the recordation of the Notice of Completion for
grading and drainage improvements along Jamboree Road between
Tustin Ranch Road and Santiago Canyon Road (relocated).
14. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR
Authorized purchase of one
equipment from Adlerhorst
a total cost of $9,434.00.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE - CANINE
replacement police dog and related
Kennels, Riverside, California, at
15. POLICE CANINE FELLO
Retired Police Canine Fello from City Service and executed the
Sales Agreement selling Canine Fello to Officer Tom Heritage.
16. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14022
RESOLUTION NO. 90-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS
ADEQUATE FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14022, INCLUDING REQUIRED
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Approved the Environmental Determination for the project by
adopting Resolution No. 90-9; and
-- RESOLUTION NO. 90-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14022
Approved Tentative Tract Map 14022 by adopting Resolution No.
90-10, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2728.
17. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13786
RESOLUTION NO. 90-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC.PLAN (FINAL EIR
85-21 AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA)
IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 13786 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN
INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
Approved the Environmental Determination for the project by
adopting Resolution No. 90-13; and
RESOLUTION NO. 90-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 13786
Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13786 by adopting
Resolution No. 90-12.
18. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13734
RESOLUTION NO. 90-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR
85-2 , AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA)
IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 13734 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN
INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
Approved the Environmental Determination for the project by
adopting Resolution No. 90-18; and
RESOLUTION NO. 90-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 13734
Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13734 by adopting
Resolution No. 90-19, subject to conditions contained in
Exhibit A of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2742.
19. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13908
RESOLUTION NO. 90-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR
85-21 AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA)
IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 13908 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN
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INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
Approved the Environmental Determination for the project by
adopting Resolution No. 90-15; and
RESOLUTION NO. 90-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 13908
Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13908 by adopting
Resolution No. 90-14.
20. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 13786
RESOLUTION NO. 90-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR
85-2), AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND
ADDENDA, IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13824 AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES
HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Approved the Environmental Determination for the project by
adopting Resolution No. 90-16; and
RESOLUTION NO. 90-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 13824
Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13824, by adopting
Resolution No. 90-17.
21. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FIELD SURVEY AND TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP FOR ORANGE STREET WIDENING AND RECONSTRUCTION (EL CAMINO REAL
TO SAN JUAN STREET)
Approved a professional services agreement with California
Civil, Inc. for pre -design topographic survey and corresponding
map preparation for the Orange Street widening and
rehabilitation project in the amount of $6,208.00, and
authorized execution of the agreement by the Mayor and City
Clerk.
22. RESOLUTION NO. 90-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR LANDSCAPE,
IRRIGATION AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG TUSTIN RANCH ROAD,
MYFORD ROAD, JAMBOREE ROAD, BROWNING AVENUE, IRVINE BOULEVARD AND
BRYAN AVENUE
Adopted Resolution No. 90-23 accepting works of improvement and
authorized the recordation of the Notice of Completion for
public improvements along Tustin Ranch Road, Myford Road,
Jamboree Road, Browning Avenue, Irvine Boulevard and Bryan
Avenue.
23. RESOLUTION NO. 90-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS ALONG IRVINE BLVD., TUSTIN RANCH RD., PORTOLA PARKWAY
AND LA COLINA DRIVE
Adopted Resolution No. 90-24 accepting works of improvement and
authorized the recordation of the Notice of Completion for
public improvements along Irvine Boulevard, Tustin Ranch Road,
Portola Parkway and La Colina Drive; and assuming no claims or
stop notices are filed, 30 days after the date of recordation,
the Council authorizes payment of the final 5% retention amount
of $274,369.12.
24. REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVALS
Approved requests for tree removals at the following locations:
Westbound/McFadden, 17401 Parker Drive, 17535 Sherbrook and
14441 Acacia Drive; approved request for tree trimming at the
following location: 148 W. Main Street; and denied request for
tree removal at the following location: 14802 Foxcroft.
25. RESOLUTION NO. 90-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR PROJECT, 1989-90 FISCAL YEAR,
AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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Adopted Resolution No. 90-21 approving the plans and
specifications for subject project and directed the City Clerk
to advertise for bids.
26. JAMBOREE ROAD, BETWEEN BARRANCA PARKWAY AND EDINGER AVENUE, RIGHT -
OF -ENTRY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Approved the amendment to the Jamboree Road Right -of -Entry
Memorandum of Understanding, and authorized the Mayor to
execute said document subject to the City Attorney's final
review/approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 2 - APPROVAL OF DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$310581512.56 AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $217,595.61
Councilman Kelly requested verification on the warrants regarding the
testimonial dinner for former Councilman Hoesterey and questioned if
it was a fully self-supporting event.
William Huston, City Manager, responded there was a "per person" entry
charge that was paid to the City and the difference between that and
the cost of the event was paid by the City, which was approximately
$800.00. He noted the same policy was used when Councilman Saltarelli
left the City.
Councilman Kelly questioned whether the City had to appropriate funds
to defend former Councilmember Hoesterey.
James Rourke, City Attorney, responded that the City was required to
provide a defense for any Councilmember who was sued while performing
their duties as a member of the Council.
It was moved by Kelly. seconded by Edgar, to approve Item No. 2 of the
Consent Calendar.
The motion carried 4-0.
XI. NEW BUSINESS (AGENDA ORDER)
1. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR CHURCHES LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS
Randy Wolfe, 14702 Briarcliff Place, Tustin, requested this item
be taken out of agenda order. Council concurred.
Daniel Fox, Senior Planner, gave a staff report stating that since
the Planning Commission had adopted regulations for the
establishment of churches within the Industrial Parks, the
Community Development Department had received numerous
applications from churches to locate their congregations within
the Industrial Park. He noted it had been the interpretation of
Community Development and the Planning Commission to authorize the
uses with a Conditional Use Permit, however, there had been no
formal, established guidelines to evaluate the applications. The
proposed Guidelines were intended to establish a consistent policy
for evaluating the appropriateness of churches located in an
Industrial Park and maintaining the integrity of those permitted
industrial uses. There were concerns with compatibility of land
uses, particularly for industrial uses that may contain hazardous
materials on the properties or conducting activities that may not
be conducive to large public gatherings in the area. He stressed
these were only guidelines that could be altered according to
individual church needs.
The following member of the audience spoke in opposition to
certain elements of the proposed Guidelines:
Randy Wolf, 14792 Briarcliff Place, Tustin
Council/staff discussion followed regarding parking and common
wall standards.
Councilman Prescott felt the Council should bend the rules or work
with the various congregations in creating the Guidelines. He did
not think the Planning Commission conferred with the congregations
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when the Guidelines were established and suggested an
interdenominational group such as the Tustin Interfaith Council
review the guidelines.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, to defer action on
the Guidelines until the Planning Commission and the Tustin
Interfaith Council had met and reviewed the proposed Guidelines.
Councilman Kelly stated it was important to keep in mind that
every church did not have the opportunity to begin with optimum
financial backing. He said compassion was needed for new churches
and the City should try every way possible to accommodate and
encourage them.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, pointed
out that staff recognized the need in accommodating this
particular type of use, however, the predicament faced in the
Irvine Industrial Park was that churches were not listed as a
permitted use in that district. Re -zoning was a very lengthy
process, approximately 90 to 120 days, and rather than defer
action on specific applications, staff discussed the matter with
the City Attorney's Office for legal alternatives. There were
applications to be processed in the interim and staff desired use
of the Guidelines as a legal. alternative to a Code amendment.
She was not prepared to recommend to Council that church
applications be processed without the Code amendment or use of a
tool such as the proposed Guidelines.
Mayor Edgar said it was appropriate to proceed with these
Guidelines, he stressed they were only guidelines, and confer with
the Interfaith Council. In the meantime, rather than go through
the cumbersome process of re -zoning, which would be a disservice
to small churches, Council should accept the Guidelines, but as
a condition forward them to the Interfaith Council for input.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report and solicit advice from the Interfaith Council.
The motion carried 4-0.
RECESS - The meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
2. REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER - TUSTIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Council concurred to take this item out of agenda order to
accommodate members of the audience.
The following member of the audience addressed the Council
regarding use of the Senior Center for Historical Society general
meetings and requested a waiver of fees, with the exception of
insurance requirements:
David Nisson, President, Tustin Historical Society
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy noted the Historical Society had a valuable
place in the City, however, there were between 20-30 non-profit
organizations that requested use of City facilities without taking
care of the maintenance. She did not feel the City could afford
this expense. Staff had pointed out to Council that the City was
at a maintenance level, not making a profit, but simply
maintaining a City facility in good condition for the community.
She questioned if other non-profit organizations could request the
same courtesy and then fill every available slot in the Senior
Center.
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent, responded that 37% of the
total uses from last year were non-profit groups, approximately
20-25 groups that use City facilities. The charge was $17.00 an
hour for local non-profit groups with a $150 refundable deposit
if the building was left in good condition.
Councilman Kelly stated the majority of the membership in the
Tustin Historical Society was senior citizens. The Historical
Society was a very special group, not in the same category as all
other non-profit groups, and needed to be accommodated and have
their fees waived.
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Councilmember Prescott noted most cities were financially
supporting their Historical Societies. He approved of this
progressive trend and thought that the Council should assist the
Historical Society as much as possible.
Mayor Edgar supported the Historical Society and suggested an
amendment to the motion, stating the Tustin Historical Society
served senior citizens in Tustin and that uniquely tied the
Council's action to the service of seniors.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to waive the fees for
Historical Society meetings with the notation that the Historical
Society served senior citizens in the community.
The motion carried 4-0.
X. OLD BUSINESS (AGENDA ORDER)
S. REQUEST FOR PARKING - ALLEY SOUTHERLY OF LINDA LAND AND EASTERLY
OF YORBA STREET
Council concurred to take this item out of agenda order to
accommodate members of the audience.
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, gave a staff report
citing the Fire Code prohibited the use of parking on the easterly
side of the alley. Staff recommended against parking in the alley
as required by the Fire Code.
The following members of the audience spoke in favor of parking
in the alley:
Ralph Westrum, 13651 Rosalind Drive, Tustin
Dorothy Jones, 13701 Rosalind Drive, Tustin
Rob Jones, 13701 Rosalind Drive, Tustin
Councilmember Prescott noted there were several non -conforming
uses in Tustin that were "grandfathered" in and these residents
had enjoyed the use of that alley for parking purposes for the
last 25 years. The City had to respect the philosophy behind the
"grandfather" clause and should allow parking on the easterly
side as requested.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, to allow parking on
the easterly side of the alley.
Councilmember Kelly stated his original motion 3 months ago had
been to abandon the alley and the map clearly indicated there was
no need for emergency vehicle access because there were no fire
hydrants there.
James Rourke, City Attorney, said what was being proposed would
be granting a variance and there were no variances from the Fire
Code. He did not see a way for the Council to permit parking in
the alley. Abandonment of the alley might be a better way to
proceed because it was not possible for the Council to grant a
variance from the Uniform Fire Code.
William Huston, City Manager, clarified that fire engines had
large water tanks on the truck and could pump several hundred
gallons of water from the engine, so the fact that there were no
hydrants did not mean the alley would not be used to fight fires.
Staff's concern was that if the City in any way formerly prevented
the use of the alley in case of fire then the City would be
exposed to liability for that fire.
Council/speaker/staff discussion followed regarding why the
Uniform Fire Code Provisions had not been previously cited.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy stated that this issue had been continued
several times at the request of the applicant and that, in
attempting to solve the problem, staff had explored abandonment
of the alley; however, after polling the residents, it was found
the residents did not want the abandonment of the alley.
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As a substitute motion, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by
Edgar, to deny the request for parking on the easterly side of the
alley southerly of Linda Lane and easterly of Yorba Street.
The motion died 2-2. Prescott and Kelly opposed.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to remove all parking
signs from the alley.
The motion carried 4-0.
VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1042 - ADOPTION OF UPDATED EDITION OF UNIFORM FIRE
CODE WITH LOCAL MODIFICATIONS
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No.
1042 have second reading by title only. The motion carried 4-0.
Following secondreading by title only of Ordinance No. 1042 by
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the City Clerk, t was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, that
Ordinance No. 1042 be passed and adopted as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1042 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 5
OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND
UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, 1988 EDITIONS, WITH AMENDMENTS
THERETO AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE 1989 SUPPLEMENT AS THE FIRE
PROTECTION REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
The motion carried 4-0. (Verbal roll call vote).
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1043 - ADOPTION OF UPDATED EDITIONS OF MODEL
CONSTRUCTION CODES WITH LOCAL MODIFICATIONS
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Prescott, that Ordinance No.
1043 have second reading by title only. The motion carried 4-0.
Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1043 by
the City Clerk, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Prescott,
that Ordinance No. 1043 be passed and adopted as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1043 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 8
OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE ADOPTING 1988 CODES AS THE BUILDING
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
The motion carried 4-0. (Verbal roll call vote).
Councilman Kelly voiced his previous objections to the updated
editions of the building code.
X. OLD BUSINESS
1. STATUS REPORT - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE MONITORING PROGRAM (JWA) ,
COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (CRAB)I AIRPORT SITE
COALITION (ASC) AND HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHT PROGRAM TASK FORCE
(HOPTF )
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, gave a
staff report stating the Air Cargo operations at John Wayne
airport were still in the discussion phase and that a letter from
the Mayor was sent to the Board of Supervisors expressing the
City's concerns. She stated staff was presently researching the
proposal to install permanent noise monitoring equipment and had
scheduled a visit to the Burbank Airport to inspect their system.
She noted that staff had attended a meeting of the County Airport
Land Use Commission, which was considering a 21 -story, 288 foot
tall building located near the corner of Anton Street and Avenue
of the Arts in the City of Costa Mesa, and because of Associate
Planner Steve Rubin's comments to the commission, the airport
commission requested that the issue of an independent cumulative
impact study be agendized for additional discussion. Christine
Shingleton also noted that Kathy Weil's involvement with CRAS
saved the committee money through her printing contacts.
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Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy expressed appreciation to Steve Rubin in
identifying the Avenue of the Arts building that could interfere
with the landing pattern and force more overflights over Tustin.
Councilman Prescott suggested Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy's remarks be
submitted in writing and placed in Steve Rubin's personnel file.
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Prescott, to receive and file
subject report.
The
2. GREEN VALLEY BUILDING SETBACKS
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, gave a staff report
regarding the total removal of sidewalks on Green Valley. He
noted it was the opinion of the City Attorney that the removal
of the sidewalks could create an issue of liability which
otherwise would not exist if the sidewalks remained. Staff
concluded the only viable solution would be an actual relocation
of the sidewalk.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to authorize planning
for a 7 ft. wide sidewalk in the Capital Improvement Budget.
The motion carried 4-0.
3. MAIN STREET ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTING
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, gave a staff report
reviewing the three alternatives related to the street light
installation along Main Street.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kennedy, to approve
alternative No. 2, to install twenty Washington Post style street
lights between "C" Street and SR -55 at a total estimated cost of
$77.,080 and approve a supplemental 1989-90 budget appropriation
of $49,480.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy noted that "C" Street was a unique area of
town that deserved special lighting and felt the expenditure of
funds would enrich the area.
Councilman Kelly stated the design of the lights blended nicely
with the old town clock in the downtown section and felt strongly
the appropriation of additional funds for the lights was
appropriate.
The motion carried 4-0.
Councilman Prescott stated there was unfinished business at Preble
Drive along the stretch of E1 Camino Real concerning the Mission
Bell theme.
Mayor Edgar requested staff include the Mission Bell project in
the proposed future budget considerations.
4. APPOINTMENT OF CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO JWA NOISE ABATEMENT FORUM
AND MISCELLANEOUS MEETINGS
Councilman Kelly nominated Roderick D. MacLeod to represent the
City at JWA Noise Abatement Forum and miscellaneous meetings.
Councilman Prescott wanted the press releases re -published by the
local newspapers and then make the appointment.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy noted the Tustin News chose not to publish
the press release that staff sent and now that there were two
newspapers in town, staff should send out two more press releases,
Council concurred to authorize issuance of additional press
releases in both local newspapers.
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5. REQUEST FOR PARKING - ALLEY SOUTHERLY OF LINDA LANE AND EASTERLY
OF YORBA STREET
See Page 9
XI. NEW BUSINESS
I. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR CHURCHES LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS
See Page 7
2. REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER - TUSTIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
See Page 8
3. NEWPORT AVENUE U-TURN MOVEMENTS BETWEEN EL CANINO REAL AND THE
I-5 FREEWAY
It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to implement Alternative
No. 2 and authorize the installation of one additional "No U -Turn"
sign in the Newport Avenue raised median just north of the Sizzler
Restaurant driveway.
The motion carried 4-0.
4. LEFT TURN PHASING ON WALNUT AT BROWNING
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to approve the
modification of the Walnut/Browning traffic signal and direct
staff to include this project in the 1990-91 Capital Improvement
Budget.
The Notion carried 4-0.
5. AB2023 STATUS REPORT
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report.
The motion carried 4-0.
6. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OR PARTIAL SETTLEMENT OF SOME OF THE "RAILROAD
CASES"
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Prescott, to approve the
settlement.
The motion carried 4-0.
7. CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CHANGE
See Page 2
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy requested previously discussed subsidizing
costs be taken from the General Fund. Council concurred.
S. PURCHASE OF VACANT PROPERTY ADJACENT TO WATER FACILITY
Councilman Prescott requested a realtor be contacted regarding
possible purchase of subject property.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kennedy, to direct staff to
investigate acquisition of vacant property on the easterly side
of Prospect Avenue and northerly of Main Street and resubmit to
Council for action.
The motion carried 4-0.
XII. REPORTS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JANUARY 22, 1990
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Prescott, to ratify the
Planning Commission Action Agenda of January 22, 1990.
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The motion carried 4-0.
2. KEY INTERSECTION ACCIDENT SURVEILLANCE
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report.
Councilman Kelly requested a detailed listing of the report.
The motion carried 4-0.
3. "TUSTIN TODAY"
William Huston, City Manager, clarified that this item had been
agendized to apprise the City Council that the new local newspaper
and the City recreational brochure had the same name, "Tustin
Today".
Councilman Prescott stated the City had been promoting the
brochure "Tustin Today" for a considerable time and invested
taxpayer dollars. He felt the City's right to use the name
"Tustin Today" should be defended and not allow private businesses
to take it from the City. It was the Council's elected duty to
protect all taxpayer funds that went into the promotion of this
name.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kelly, to direct the City
Attorney to defend the City's use of the "Tustin Today" name.
Mayor Edgar welcomed the opportunity to have another newspaper in
town and whether or not there was any malicious action was not
evident. He was reluctant to enter into any kind of direct
controversy with any newspaper, both newspapers had a service to
provide to the community and competition was good.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy said the City's "Tustin Today" was a
published brochure to inform the public about the City's
recreation programs and was not a publication in competition with
"Tustin Today" or the Tustin News. The Tustin Today staff had
offered their services to the City to redesign the logo and choose
a new name. She would not fight the issue and appreciated their
willingness to pay for revamping an essential publication.
Councilman Kelly did not think that the newspaper or The Irvine
Company would have a problem finding another name for their public
relations paper and leave the City's publication alone.
The motion died 2-2, Edgar and Kennedy opposed.
4. FREEWAY SOUND WALL STATUS REPORT
Mayor Edgar noted that the portion of the sound wall just south
of Santa Clara was significantly less capable of mitigating sound
and it was appropriate for the City Council to actively request
of Caltrans that this stretch of sound wall be analyzed.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Prescott, to receive and file
subject report and begin the process to declare the sound wall
south of Santa Clara as inadequate.
The motion carried 4-0.
5. APRIL ELECTION - LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES
The following members of the audience addressed the Council
regarding the legalility of designating a polling place on the
Marine Base:
Guido Borges, President, Laurelwood Association
Rex Combs, 1642 Roanoke, Tustin
Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding a polling site
on a Federal Reserve and the changing of elections from November
to April.
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It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to receive and file
subject report.
The motion carried 4-0.
6. RED HILL AVENUE AND WALNUT AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report.
The motion carried 4-0.
7. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF JANUARY 31, 1990
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report.
The motion carried -4-0.
XIII. PUBLIC INPUT - None
XIV. OTHER BUSINESS
I. RECYCLING PROGRAM
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy reported that the recycling program report
would be agendized at the next City Council meeting.
2. FIRST STREET CLOSURE
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy questioned staff as to the closing of First
Street. Staff reported closure was rescheduled for mid-April.
3. GROUND BREAKING FOR EDWARDS CINEMA
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy reported the ground breaking for the Market
Place Edwards Cinema was scheduled for February 16, 1990.
4. WAIVER OF FEES FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
Councilman Prescott requested agendizing as soon as possible the
waiver of all fees for child care centers.
Mayor Edgar requested staff recommend how the City can be
aggressive in encouraging the private sector to have more viable
child care centers.
S. REDEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION OF LAND
Mayor Edgar requested staff investigate other parcels in the
downtown Redevelopment area for possible acquisition, particular
the property at the north east corner of Preble and Main and the
evacuated meat packing center.
XV. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Edgar announced that the City Council would recess to meet with
its designated representatives regarding labor relations matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54967.6.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:47 p.m., the meeting recessed to the Redevelopment Agency, then
to the above Closed Session, and then adjourned to a Capital
Improvement Workshop on February 20, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. and then to
an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 1990, at 7:00
p.m.
MAYOR
CITY CLERK