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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1 MINUTES 08-06-90I. II. _T.NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIF JF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JULY 16, 1990 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 Mayor Edgar. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Jerry Lujan, Pastor of Colonial Bible Church. III. ROLL CALL Council Present: Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Charles E. Puckett, Mayor Pro Tem Leslie Pontious Jim Potts Council Absent: Earl J. Prescott Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Christine Shingleton, Dir./Community Development Fred Wakefield, Police Captain Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Royleen A. White, Dir./Community & Admin. Sery-.- Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Community Development Daniel Fox, Senior Planner Steve Rubin, Associate Planner Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk Irma Hernandez, Administrative Assistant Russ Louman, Building Inspector Approximately 25 in the audience IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR CITY-WIDE INTERIM ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE SITING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES Rita Westfield, Assistant Director of Community Development, reported that an Urgency Ordinance was in effect for only 45 days unless the Council extended the Ordinance for an additional 22 months and 15 days. Ordinance No. 1045 was adopted to provide temporary regulations for the siting of hazardous waste facilities pending completion of General Plan and Zoning Code amendments. 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 Pontious, seconded by Puckett, that the extension of Ordinance No. 1045 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1045 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, that the extension of Ordinance No. 1045 be introduced. Motion carried 4-0. Prescott absent. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Puckett, that the extension of Ordinance No. 1045 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1045 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, that the extension of Ordinance No. 1045 be passed and adopted. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent (roll call vote). 2. RESOLUTION NO. 90-86, ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91/FINANCIAL SUPPORT POLICY FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS William Huston, City Manager, reported the Redevelopment Agency Budget would be presented at the August 6, 1990, Redevelopment Agency meeting. He briefly outlined the budget noting that City Council Minutes Page 2, 7-16-90 adoption of Resolution No. 90-86 would appropriate the City's Governmental Funds Budget of $45,846,678 and the City's Water Enterprise Budget of $8,276,767. He further explained the City Council had previously established policies for funding contributions to community non-profit organizations through federal revenue sharing, but federal revenue sharing was discontinued and the policy ceased. Several local non-profit organizations had requested donations and staff recommended an annual process be established enabling organizations to compete for limited dollars. Mayor Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Potts, to adopt the proposed Council policies and procedures regarding financial support for community non-profit organizations. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. Councilmember Pontious suggested the $30,000 figure for fund allotment was excessive and $20,000 would be more appropriate. A brief Council discussion followed regarding the amount of appropriation. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to approve a $30-00"0 appropriation for non-profit organization. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. William Huston, City Manager, added that staff recently learned there were possible State legislative changes that could adversely effect the General Fund and staff would keep the Council apprised. Mayor Edgar said the budget contained funding for additional police officers, increased staffing for the Public Works Department, and millions of dollars toward flood control, road, and traffic signalization improvements. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to adopt the following Resolution No. 90-86 appropriating the City's Governmental Funds Budget of $45,846,678, and the City's Water Enterprise Budget of $8,276,767: RESOLUTION NO. 90-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. V. PUBLIC INPUT - None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Puckett clarified with staff that the warrant appropriating $1,500 to the Tustin High School Grad Nite Committee (Item No. 6) would be payable directly to the Committee. Item No. 12 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Edgar. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. 1. APPROVED MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING, JULY 2, 1990 2. APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,522,411.09 RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,373.74 City Council Minutes Page 3, 7-16-90 3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 90-18 - CLAIMANT, TUSTIN PAINT MART; DATE OF LOSS, 6/2/90; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 6/5/90 Rejected subject claim for property damage in the amount of $402.75. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 90-80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY AS THE ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AS REQUIRED BY THE Z'BERG-KAPILOFF SOLID WASTE CONTROL ACT OF 1976 Adopted Resolution No. 90-80 approving the Orange County Health Care Agency as the Local Enforcement Agency. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 90-81 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 13835 Adopted Resolution No. 90-81 approving Tract Map 13835. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 90-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND DIRECTING PAYMENT TO THE TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION NIGHT Adopted Resolution No. 90-87 approving the allocation of $1,500.00 to the Tustin Unified School District to defray the costs and expenses of conducting graduation night activities for Tustin High School graduating seniors. 7. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14168 RESOLUTION NO. 90-84 - 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 14168 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. 90-84; and RESOLUTION NO. 90-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14168 Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 14168 by adoption of Resolution No. 90-85, as submitted or revised. 8. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14068 RESOLUTION NO. 90-82 - 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 14068 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. 90-82; and RESOLUTION NO. 90-83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14068 Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 14068 by adopting Resolution No. 90-83, as submitted or revised. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT - REPLACEMENT OF PLAY STRUCTURE AT PINE TREE PARR Awarded the contract for subject park improvements to Landscape Structures in the amount of $25,736.27. City Council Minutes Page 4, 7-16-90 10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON PROSPECT AVENUE, GARLAND AVENUE, WREATH PLACE AND CHAPLET PLACE (PROJECT NOS. 600074 AND 600076) Awarded the contract for subject project to RLT Construction, Inc. of Anaheim, California, in the amount of $174,563.00. 11. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON MALTA STREET, VALE AVENUE, HEWES AVENUE AND 11C11 STREET Awarded the contract for subject project to Noriega Pipeline of Rancho Cucamonga, California, in the amount of $118,968.00. 13. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. D90-118 WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PROVIDE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF WATER VALVE BOXES TO NEW STREET GRADE Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject agreement. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 90-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF MEDIAN ISLAND LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION, AND HARDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG TUSTIN RANCH ROAD, JAMBOREE ROAD, IRVINE BOULEVARD, PORTOLA PARKWAY AND LA COLINA DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 90-89 approving plans and specifications for the subject project and authorizing the advertising of bids. 15. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES - WATER SCADA SYSTEM Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Alexander Engineers, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for final bid documents and installation of a water Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in the amount of $61,170.00. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 12 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - EDINGER AVENUE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN DEL AMO AND RED HILL AVENUES (PROJECT NO. 900026) Mayor Edgar questioned the distance of the project and requested clarification of the cost. Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, explained the cost was appropriate and the distance of the storm drain project covered Edinger Avenue between Red Hill and Del Amo Avenues. It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Pipe Line License/Agreement" provided to the City by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company .(AT&SF); and adopt the following Resolution No. 90-78 approving the plans and specifications for the subject project and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids: RESOLUTION NO. 90-78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDINGER AVENUE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN DEL AMO AVENUE AND RED HILL AVENUE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. VII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None VIII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION - None IX. OLD BUSINESS 1. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (JWA) AND COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (ORAS) Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, gave a status report which included the County's noise insulation program for noise impacted areas; monitoring of air cargo carriers; and current activities of Orange County Cities Airport Authority to select a regional airport site. City Council Minutes Page 5, 7-16-90 It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. 2. SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, summarized the following staff recommendations: (1) City Council policy support for the Community Assistance Team; (2) City Council policy support for proactive, concentrated code enforcement; (3) Direct the preparation of a revised nuisance/property maintenance ordinance; (4) Direct preparation of Tustin Code amendments necessary to permit utilization of the infraction citation procedure as an alternative enforcement mechanism for municipal code violations; (5) Direct the Community Assistance team to study and submit a report to the City Council within 90 days addressing the techniques available and the costs associated with establishing a graffiti removal program which would facilitate removal of graffiti on private property; (6) Direct the Community Development Department to study and submit a report to the City Council by January 1, 1991, evaluating either a resale or annual apartment inspection program, including program costs and opportunities for recovery of costs; ( 7 ) Direct the Community Services Department to study and report back to City Council on the alternatives available for recreational programs and opportunities within the Southwest area of the City including any work with the Ad Hoc Child Care Committee; and (8) Direct the Community Assistance Team to develop and report back to the City Council within 90 days with a draft marketing program designed to encourage community participation in clean-up and improved living conditions in the Southwest portion of the City including costs associated with each element of the program. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the Southwest Neighborhood Stabilization Program and requested property owners be penalized for violations: Gregg Lynch, 14692 Cheshire Place, Tustin Mayor Edgar, Mayor Pro Tem Puckett and Councilmember Pontious commended staff on an excellent and prompt report. Councilmember Pontious encouraged community involvement be included in Recommendation Nos. 5 and 7. Councilmember Potts expressed concern regarding the overcrowding issue, and lack of anti -gang educational programs in schools. Christine Shingleton in response to the overcrowding conditions, stated the City Attorney had rendered an opinion that the City could only use provisions currently within the Housing Code, which were ambiguous and very difficult to enforce in the courts. Staff was currently monitoring a number of jurisdictions involved in court actions on the overcrowding issue. As new information became available, more creative ways of handling code provisions could provide additional support. James Rourke, City Attorney, limited by a square footage ambiguity to the Housing Code. Code allowed two people to li, area, exclusive of the kitchen one person for each additional replied the City was strictly provision and there was some Staff's interpretation was the ,e in 170 square feet of living and bathroom, and an additional 50 square feet. Mayor Edgar suggested staff conduct a meeting in the Tustin Meadows area to outline the City's perception of the problems and steps being taken by the City to resolve these problems. Staff responded that scheduling of that meeting was currently in progress. City Council Minutes Page 6, 7-16-90 It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to adopt the above eight staff recommendations for the Southwest Neighborhood Stabilization Program Plan. Motion carried 4-01 Prescott absent. X. NEW BUSINESS 1. UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING - SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF NEWPORT AVENUE AND MAIN STREET Mayor Edgar stated the cost to underground all four utility poles was too expensive but asked staff what the cost would be to underground one highly visible pole located on Main Street. Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, responded that the pole in question was on the adjacent property. Staff would investigate the cost and submit to Council for action. Council concurred. 2. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION - TUSTIN Mayor Edgar explained that the Irvine City Council had sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense indicating a desire to close the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station. He found this objectionable and wanted to write a letter from the Mayor in support of the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin. Council concurred. " 3. LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1990-91 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported this was an annual process to levy the assessments for 1990/91 fiscal year for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District. He noted an error in the consultant's report on page 1, stating a proposal to annex parcel 105-010-16 to the district. There were no parcels to be annexed this year and the report would be amended. Mayor Edgar gave a history of the acquisition of the Tustin Landscape Lighting District and suggested staff be directed to investigate the probability of consolidating the entire City under one lighting district. Council concurred. It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to adopt the following: Resolution No. 90-91, ordering preparation of the Engineer's report; Resolution No. 90-92, approving the Engineer's report; and Resolution No. 90-93, noticing intention to levy annual assessments and set the protest hearing for August 6, 1990: -- RESOLUTION NO. 90-91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1990-91 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 90-92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE 1990-91 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 90-93 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY INCLUDED IN THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. City Council Minutes Page 7, 7-16-90 I. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JULY 91 1990 It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of July 9, 1990. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. 2. I-5 WIDENING PROJECT SOUND WALLS FRONTING TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Councilmember Potts expressed his desire for a completed sound wall before the start of school. Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, stated the sound walls, which extend to Newport Avenue, were a part of the final phase of the freeway widening. Due to cost constraints, Caltrans deleted full freeway improvements through Tustin. He believed the freeway would not be widened between Red Hill and Newport until Stage 3 of the interchange project began and sound walls would be included at that time. Mayor Edgar suggested authorizing a letter from staff to Caltrans urging the completion of the sound wall. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Pontious, to receive and file subject report and authorize a letter be forwarded to Caltrans urging completion of the sound wall. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. 3. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF JUNE 30, 1990 It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. XII. PUBLIC INPUT 1. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION - TUSTIN Al Shifberg-Mencher, 16282 Main Street #3B, Tustin, suggested including various contributions to the City by the Marine Corps Air Station in the Mayor's letter to the Secretary of Defense; and requested a proclamation in November honoring the birthday of the Marine Corps. XIII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. RECYCLING PROGRAM Councilmember Potts requested Great Western Reclamation attend the August 20, 1990, Council meeting and address the Council on recycling. Staff responded that a draft report from Great Western Reclamation outlining recommendations for the recycling program had been received and would be agendized at the August 20th meeting. 2. FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES DURING UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION Councilmember Potts encouraged everyone to reduce travel time and traffic congestion during upcoming road construction by utilizing flexible work schedules. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - 140 N. "A" STREET Mayor Edgar commended the neighborhood volunteer effort that alleviated the public nuisance problem at 140 North "A" Street. 4. TRAFFIC SIGNALS - NEWPORT AVENUE NORTH OF I-5 Mayor Edgar requested staff investigate the possible permanent increased need for traffic signals on Newport Avenue north of City Council Minutes Page 8, 7-16-90 the I-5 (current temporary signals were in effect due to construction) . 5. REZONING NEWPORT/MAIN INTERSECTION Mayor Edgar requested staff investigate future rezoning of the Newport/Main intersection. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Puckett, to have staff investigate the possible future rezoning of the northeast and northwest corners of the Newport Avenue/Main Street intersection. Motion carried 4-0, Prescott absent. 6. JAMBOREE ROAD OPEN/NORTH TO CHAPMAN AVENUE Councilmember Potts stated Jamboree Road was open to Chapman Avenue and should alleviate traffic congestion on Newport Avenue. XIV. ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., the meeting recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and then adjourned to the next Regular Meeting on August 6, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. RICHARD B. EDGAR, MAYOR MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK