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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1994 01 17MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 17, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION 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 Pontious and the Invocation was given by Mayor Potts. II. ROLL CALL Council Present: Jim Potts, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Anne Pontious Charles E. Puckett Jeffery M. Thomas Council Absent: None City Clerk: Mary E. Wynn Others Present: 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 Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Comm. Development Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner Doug Anderson, Transportation Engineer Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 15 in the audience III. PROCLAMATION - BLACK HISTORY PARADE Mayor Potts read and presented a proclamation to representatives of the Black History Parade Committee announcing that the Black History Parade would be held on February 5, 1994. Chuck Mosley and Ernesta Wright, Black History Parade Committee members, thanked the Council for the proclamation and invited everyone to attend the parade and festivities. IV. PRESENTATION 1. OLD TOWN EDUCATIONAL VIDEO PROJECT Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated creation of the Old Town video was funded by a grant from the California Office of Historic Preservation available to local cities to generate interest in historic preservation. She said the video's purpose was to concentrate on the City's older areas and document the historic assets as well as educate residents and business owners on growth and development in Old Town. She thanked everyone involved in the video's production, notably the Cultural Resources Committee, and announced that the video was available to the public. The Old Town Educational Video was shown depicting the Ron" downtown shopping area; architectural styles; residential areas; interviews with residents, business owners, a local historian, design professionals, and the "Man on the Street;" and aerial footage of the City and surrounding communities. Mayor Potts requested Dimension Cable broadcast the video for local residents. Councilmember Puckett noted Councilmember Pontious' and his involvement in establishment of the Cultural Resources District, and stated he was pleased to view the culmination of efforts in preserving the City's heritage. Councilmember Pontious requested a copy of the video be donated to the school district. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 1-17-94 Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli and Councilmember Thomas commented that the video was an excellent tool to promote and attract new businesses to the Old Town area. It was moved by Puckett seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. ANNOUNCEMENT 670-05 Mayor Potts announced that the City's water supply was safe and had not been affected by the earthquake. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. RED HILL UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14 It was moved by Puckett seconded by Saltarelli, to continue the Public Hearing for the potential formation of the Red Hill Avenue Underground Utility District No. 14 to the February 22, 1994 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 340-14 2. CITY OF TUSTIN GENERAL PLAN REVISION AND FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING ITEM) Rita Westfield, Assistant Director of Community Development, reported staff had initiated an update to the City's General Plan and summarized the update process including: public hearing/participation for the General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR); preparation of an Errata to the General Plan identifying recommended modifications and revisions to the General Plan and Final EIR; North Tustin community concerns regarding the Errata and its lack of ensuring maintenance of the area's character in the event of annexation to the City, and other issues not responded to in the proposed General Plan; North Tustin Specific Plan used as a regulatory tool in the event of annexation; final determination on City policy regarding commercialization of Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin; EIR compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and Statement of Overriding Consideration regarding long-term air quality impacts. Councilmember Thomas requested modification of the Errata to include "participate in and monitor the planningprocess for John Wayne Airport and reuse on Marine Corps Air station, El Toro." Mayor Potts opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in opposition to the City of Tustin General Plan Revision: Neil Harkleroad, 10562 Mira Vista, Santa Ana Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated that the General Plan revision adequately addressed North Tustin community concerns regarding proposed land use densities; possible annexation; utilization of the North Tustin Specific Plan; and the necessity to include the sphere of influence in the General Plan. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the City of Tustin General Plan Revision and Final Program Environmental Impact Report, and the importance of including sphere of influence language: John Bridges, Cotton Beland Consultants representative CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-17-94 Mayor Potts stated that it was not cost effective for the City to annex the North Tustin area. There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the sphere of influence/planning area requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated the County of Orange services in unincorporated areas continued to decline and the probability existed that in the future the North Tustin area would be annexed into the City of Orange or Tustin. He said that because of concerns raised by Mr. Harkleroad, the Foothill Communities Association, and to review the final EIR, he requested continuing Council action on this item to allow further review. Mayor Potts stated that he supported North Tustin remaining in the unincorporated area. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, noted that the Public Hearing portion of this item was closed; however, Council action on the item could be continued. It was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Thomas, to continue Council action on the General Plan Revision and Final Program Environmental Impact Report to the February 7, 1994 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT - None CONSENT CALENDAR 615-10 It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 3, 1994 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of January 3, 1994. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $877,394.50 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $308,107.74. 380-10 360-82 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 93-53 - CLAIMANT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO.; DATE OF LOSS, 9/14/93; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 11/5/93 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property damage in the amount of $554.71 as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 4. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 93-52 - CLAIMANT, UC VAN NGUYEN; DATE OF LOSS, 10/27/93; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 11/3/93 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property damage in the amount of $1,136.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 5. RESOLUTION NO. 94-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 94-9 modifying the Designated Positions (Appendix A) contained in the City's Conflict of Interest Codes as recommended by the Office of the City Clerk. 445-40 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM Recommendation: Award subject contract to All American Asphalt in the amount of $199,900.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. 400-45 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 1-17-94 7. RESOLUTION NO. 94-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT RED HILL AVENUE AND IRVINE BOULEVARD Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-16 approving plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids for the modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of Red Hill Avenue and Irvine Boulevard as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 8. RESOLUTION NO. 94-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 93-7 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-15 approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 93-7 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 600-35 9. RESOLUTION NO. 94-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER, AND INTERLOCKING PAVER REPAIR PROJECT 1993-94 FY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-17 approving plans and specifications for subject project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 10. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. D93-179 WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESURFACING OF NEWPORT AVENUE Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign and -the City. Clerk to attest to the subject Cooperative Agreement as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-70 11. COUNTY OF ORANGE AGREEMENT D93-142 Recommendation: Approve Agreement No. D93-142 with the County of Orange Environmental Management Agency as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-70 12. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES Recommendation: Renew the contract for contract tree trimming with West Coast Arborists in the amount of $198,666.00 including two (2) minor changes as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 400-10 VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 11188 ZONE CHANGE 93-002 (CALIFORNIA PACIFIC HOMES) It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Thomas, that Ordinance No. 1118 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1118 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to adopt the following Ordinance No. 1118: ORDINANCE NO. 1118 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 93-002 TO AMEND THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHT OF OPEN TRELLIS AND BEAM CONSTRUCTION IN SIDE YARDS FROM SEVEN AND ONE HALF (7-1/2) FEET TO TWELVE (12) FEET, AND TO PROVIDE UPDATED STREET NAMES IN SECTION 3.5.G OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN Motion carried -5-0 (roll call vote). 610-60 X. OLD BUSINESS - None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-17-94 XI. NEW BUSINESS I. REVISED AGENDA FORMAT It was moved by Puckett seconded by Thomas, to approve the consecutive numbering format and place Public Input prior -to Public Hearing on the revised agenda. Motion carried 5-0. REPORTS 1. 2. 3. 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JANUARY 10, 1994 420-05 It was moved by Pontious seconded by Thomas, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of January 10, 1994. Motion carried 5-0. TUSTIN SPORTS PARR DESIGN UPDATE 120-50 It was moved by Pontious seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. 930-30 Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that the Tustin Sports Park construction bid opening scheduled for January 18, 1994, was postponed to January 21, 1994 due to the earthquake. She stated that a majority of the contractors who purchased bid documents were based in Los Angeles County and were experiencing difficulty in reaching their sub -contractors by telephone to obtain cost estimate information. Council/staff discussion followed regarding maintaining the contract award date of February 7, 1994; and the option of adjourning to a special meeting to award the contract if necessary. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT It was moved by Pontious seconded by Thomas, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. REPORT ON FARMERS MARKET BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENT 690-10 Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that the Orange County Farm Bureau operated in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach and she summarized the business license fees per vendor for both cities. Council/staff discussion followed regarding business license fee options. It was moved by Thomas seconded by Pontious, to approve Option No. 2, requiring Farm Bureau to obtain sole business license and vendors would be considered employees; individual vendors would be exempt from taxation. Motion carried 5-0. 390-35 XIII. PUBLIC INPUT 1. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14/PREVIOUS OLD TOWN REPORT/MEETING WITH CHIEF OF POLICE Jim Rems, P. O. Box 1706, Tustin, noted he was not notified of the Underground Utility District No. 14 Public Hearing continuance; questioned if all utility undergrounding would be done simultaneously; stated disapproval of the previous Old Town report describing "orchids and onions;" and reported his scheduled meeting with Police Chief Franks had been canceled. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 1-17-94 Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, responded to questions regarding the Underground Utility District No. 14 and explained that each utility company would underground their equipment. He stated it was possible the undergrounding could be done by a joint trench. Council/staff discussion followed regarding utility companies using a joint trench; and notifying utility companies and property owners regarding the continued Public Hearing. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded to the speaker's comments regarding the 1991 Old Town Charette report depicting buildings as "onions or orchids." She stated the most recent report was the Regional Urban Design Assistance Team report which offered recommendations regarding the Old Town area. William Huston, City Manager, explained that due to Chief Franks becoming ill, the meeting with Mr. Rems had been canceled; however, the meeting would be rescheduled. 2. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY EARTHQUAKE POWER OUTAGE Pat Buttress, Southern California Edison representative, reported approximately 15,000 Orange County Edison customers were without power due to the Northridge earthquake. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS 1. "DESK TOP"' DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli suggested Council participate in a City "desk top" disaster preparedness simulation. William Huston, City Manager, noted the City's disaster preparedness plan met State requirements and that staff continued to attend disaster preparedness seminars and training programs. He said -a "desk top" disaster simulation would be prepared and presented for Council review. 2. TOWN HALL MEETING Councilmember Thomas thanked the public for attending the Town Hall meeting on January 11, 1994. 3. BUSINESS LICENSE PENALTY AMNESTY PROGRAM Councilmember Thomas suggested an annual business license penalty amnesty program. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated that staff would submit recommendations for Economic Development Council review and Council action. Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated his concern regarding the City's assessment of a business license penalty without prior billing notification. 4. LAURELWOOD HOMEOWNERSI ASSOCIATION LETTER Councilmember Thomas noted he would submit a letter from the Laurelwood Homeowners' Association president to staff for their review and comment. 5. ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS Councilmembers Thomas and Puckett noted the Northridge earthquake disaster and requested adjournment in memory of the victims and their families. 6. CITY HALL DEDICATION CEREMONY - JANUARY.21, 1994 Councilmember Puckett noted the City Hall Dedication Ceremony CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 1-17-94 would be held January 21, 1994, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., and invited everyone to attend. 7. TRAFFIC CONCERNS Mayor Potts reported on a letter from Pat Niles indicating residents should call Orange County Transit Authority or the mayor with traffic concerns, and noted traffic congestion 70, would not ease until freeway construction was completed. 8. CITIZEN LETTER - POLICE UNIT VIDEO CAMERAS Mayor Potts thanked Allan Frankle for his letter regarding police unit video cameras. XV. CLOSED SESSION - None XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. in memory of earthquake victims. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, February 7, 1994, 7:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. E.-WYNN, CITY CLERK