HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1 MINUTES 10-01-901UTES OF A REGULAR MEETIN CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1
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CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 17, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Puckett.
II. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Warren Vining, First Advent
Christian Church.
III. ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Richard B. Edgar, Mayor
Charles E. Puckett, Mayor Pro Tem
Leslie Pontious
Jim Potts
Earl J. Prescott
Council Absent:
None
Others Present:
Christine Shingleton, Acting City Manager
Lois Jeffrey, Deputy City Attorney
Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk
W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Community Development
Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst
Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Christopher Jackson, Sr., Associate Planner
Julie Carter, Administrative Assistant
Approximately 20 in the audience
IV. PROCLAMATIONS
1. RICHARD HAHN, COMMENDATION FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF IRIS CUEVAS
Mayor Edgar read and presented a proclamation to Richard Hahn who
saved the life of Iris Cuevas on July 23, 1990.
Richard Hahn thanked the community and stated everyone should
learn how to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
2. MARY GRAY, ANTI -GANG DRESS CODE AT CURRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mayor Edgar read and presented a proclamation to Mary Gray in
recognition of the anti -gang dress code program she helped
initiate at Currie Middle School.
Mary Gray stated she appreciated the acknowledgement and thanked
the Council for the recognition.
V. CLOSED SESSION
At 7:06 p.m., Mayor Edgar announced the City Council would recess
to Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) (In the
reasonable opinion of the City Council, based on an existing set of
specific facts and circumstances, the threat of litigation against
the City is likely or would be likely if discussed in an open and
public meeting) ; and would also recess to Closed Session pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with the City Attorney
regarding pending litigation which had been initiated formally and
to which the City was a party. The title of the litigation was Earl
Prescott and John Kelly vs. City of Tustin and the case number was
X61-85-41.
FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION - PRESCOTT/KELLY VS. CITY OF TUSTIN
At 7:26 p.m., the City Council reconvened and Lois Jeffrey, Deputy
City Attorney, reported that during Closed Session the City Council
ratified the settlement agreement in the case of Earl Prescott and
John Kelly vs. City of Tustin with a 4-0 vote, Prescott abstaining.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FEE RESOLUTION
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, reported
the Community Development Department had reviewed the various
documents duplicated for public use and, as a result of this
analysis, found the City was incurring costs that were not being
recuperated.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding total cost of
complete documents and availability of Sign Code and Zoning Code
summaries for public use.
Mayor Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. There were
no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
It wasmoved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to adopt the
following Resolution No. 90-119 establishing the fee for
duplication of documents provided to the public by the Community
Development Department:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-119 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A DOCUMENT DUPLICATION
FEE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Motion carried 5-0.
2. ZONE CHANGE 90-1 AND APPEAL OF CONDITION 8.9 (PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2816) OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-3
(TUTT)
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development,
requested separate hearings for Zone Change 90-1 and Appeal of
Condition 8.9 of Conditional Use Permit 90-3.
Christopher Jackson, Associate Planner, reported the applicant,
Tustin Auto Spa, Inc., requested a zone change for a .68 acre
site located at 1501 Nisson Road in order to accommodate
development of a car wash. The site was currently zoned C-1
(Retail Commercial) and the applicant was requesting the site be
rezoned to C -G (Commercial General). The Planning Commission
approved Conditional Use Permit 90-3 which allowed a car wash at
1501 Nisson Road contingent upon the City Council's approval of
Zone Change 90-1. Staff and the Planning Commission evaluated
the issues related to the zone change which included zoning
patterns, compatibility of surrounding uses, traffic, and General
Plan conformity.
Mayor Edgar opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
The following members of the audience spoke in favor of Zone
Change 90-1 and Appeal of Condition 8.9 of Conditional Use Permit
90-3:
Eugene Tutt, applicant, 10422 Strand Terrace, Santa Ana
Gary Mobley, attorney representing Martin Communications
There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public
Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m.
Councilmember Pontious and Mayor Pro Tem Puckett expressed
concern about the zone change creating additional traffic on
Nisson Road.
Councilmember Potts stated a zone change was appropriate when the
traffic signals were synchronized on Red Hill after completion
of the freeway construction. Also, completion of Tustin Ranch
Road, Jamboree Road and Newport Avenue construction would ease
traffic on Red Hill.
Councilmember Prescott supported the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval of Zone Change 90-1 and the car wash
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construction.
Mayor Edgar stated the timeline regarding the traffic mitigation
was acceptable.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Edgar,, to approve Zone
Change 90-1.
Motion failed 2-3, Puckett, Pontious, Potts opposed.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Puckett, to deny Zone
Change 90-1by adoption of the following Resolution 90-121,
without prejudice, which would allow the applicant to re -apply
without fees:
RESOLUTION NO. 90-121 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ZONE CHANGE 90-01, A REQUEST
TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 NISSON ROAD FROM C-1 (RETAIL
COMMERCIAL) TO C -G (COMMERCIAL GENERAL)
Motion carried 4-1, Prescott opposed.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to table appeal
of Conditional Use Permit 90-3 based upon denial of Zone Change
90-01.
Motion carried 4-1, Prescott opposed.
VII. PUBLIC INPUT
1. DELAY OF USE PERMIT ISSUANCE FOR PET GROOMING BUSINESS
Pete Van Dyken, 235 South "A" Street, Tustin, questioned why his
daughter's Use Permit for pet grooming business had been
extensively delayed.
Staff responded that the application had been recently received
and was in the process of State noticing requirements. It
required approximately 4 to 6 weeks for applications to receive
a hearing date with the Planning Commission and staff was working
with the applicant on the situation.
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 1 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem
Puckett.It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to approve
the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
2. APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,478,497.58
RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $256,980.43
3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 90-26; CLAIMANT-FERIDOUN REZAI, DATE OF
LOSS -3/9/901 DATE FILED WITH CITY -8/20/90
Rejected subject claim for general damages in the amount of
$785,000.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 90-117 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 13788
Adopted Resolution No. 90-117 approving Tract Map No. 13788.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 90-122 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHT CONDUIT ON SYCAMORE AVENUE
FROM CANTERBURY AVENUE TO 600'± EASTERLY OF CANTERBURY AVENUE
Adopted Resolution No. 90-122 approving the plans and
specifications for the subject project and directed the City
Clerk to advertise for bids.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EAST TUSTIN MEDIAN
ISLAND LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
Awarded the contract for the subject project to the low
bidder, Tracy & Haigh Landscape, Inc. of Rancho Santa
Margarita, in the amount of $398,868.50.
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 90-124 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
ANNUAL ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM
Adopted Resolution No. 90-124 approving specifications for
subject project and authorized advertisement for bids.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 90-123 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.
90-2
Adopted Resolution No. 90-123 approving Lot Line Adjustment
No. 90-2.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 90-118 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 13746
Approved Final Tract Map No. 13746 by the adoption of
Resolution No. 90-118.
10. PHOTOCOPIER EQUIPMENT STUDY
Authorized the Director of Administrative Services to sign a
sixty (60) month lease agreement for photocopier equipment,
maintenance, supplies and service with the following equipment
vendors: University Copy Systems, Pitney Bowes, Standard
Office Systems, and Gestetner for a total of $45,000.00. The
1990-91 adopted budget incorporated the allocation of these
funds for equipment and duplication services.
11. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR NOISE MONITORING
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Consultant Service
Agreement for Noise Monitoring Services for the City of
Tustin.
CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 4, 1990,
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Puckett questioned if Councilmember Prescott had made
the motion that Ordinance No. 1048 have first reading by title only
under Ordinances for Introduction.
Councilmember Prescott replied he did move for Ordinance No. 1048
to have first reading by title only.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to approve Consent
Calendar No. 1, Approval of Minutes, September 4, 1990, Adjourned
Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1048 - APRIL GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Pontious, that Ordinance
No. 1048 have second reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0.
Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1048 by
the City Clerk, it was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious,
that Ordinance No. 1048 be passed and adopted as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1048 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING. ORDINANCE NO. 980 WHICH
REQUIRED THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN
NUMBERED YEARS PURSUANT TO SECTION 36503.5 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE
Motion carried 4-1, Prescott opposed (roll call vote).
2. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1050 - TRASH SERVICE, TUSTIN MARINE BASE
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development,
requested this item be continued to the City Council meeting of
October 1, 1990, due to recent input from the Marine Corps.
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It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Prescott, to continue this
matter until the October 1, 1990, City Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
XI. OLD BUSINESS
1. AIRPORT STATUS REPORT - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (JWA) PHASE 2 ACCESS
PLAN
Rita Westfield, Assistant Director of Community Development,
reported the John Wayne Airport (JWA) Phase 2 Access Plan covered
the operations of JWA for commercial and commuter airlines from
1990 through 2005. The City had provided input into the final
draft of the Access Plan and submitted those comments to the
County on August 30, 1990. She summarized the four areas of
concern: 1) Terms of the Plan; 2) Approach Noise "Limits";
3) Peak Hour Restrictions; and 4) All Cargo Operators. She
noted that approximately 4 weeks prior to their regularly
scheduled meeting the Board of Supervisors, at an emergency
meeting, voted to adopt the Phase 2 Access Plan. Cities were not
provided with advance notice of the hearing nor were they
provided an opportunity to attend the meeting.
Councilmember Pontious stated in the interest of Tustin residents
it was important that action be taken.
Mayor Edgar stated that the actions of the Board of Supervisors
were irresponsible and there may be an opportunity for the City
to take legal action against the airport.
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Prescott, to send a Mayoral
letter of reprimand to the Board of Supervisors asking them to
rescind their action of August 29; direct the City Attorney to
conduct an in-depth review of the Environmental Impact Report
that was prepared for the airport expansion in an attempt to
identify areas of non-compliance with the approved Access Plan;
and to pursue legal action if recommended by the City Attorney.
Motion carried 5-0.
XII. NEW BUSINESS
1. VOLUNTARY MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE/LICENSING PROGRAM FOR MULTIPLE
FAMILY PROJECTS
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, reported
that in June the City Council discussed the possible installation
of automatic fire sprinkler systems in existing multiple family
projects and directed staff to explore other alternatives for
improving fire safety in these complexes focusing on an
educational approach. In response to the Council's request in
June and as one element of the Southwest Neighborhood Improvement
Program, staff recommended implementation of a Manager's
Certificate/Licensing Program for Multiple Family Projects. The
overall objective of this program, supported by the Orange County
Fire Department, City of Tustin Police and Community Development
Departments, was to provide residents of multiple family
dwellings with a healthy and safe living environment through
property maintenance; Fire, Building and zoning Code compliance;
crime prevention and emergency trained management. The program
would provide approximately 15 hours of voluntary recommended
attendance and a 2 -year certificate would be provided upon
completion of the program. The curriculum would include CPR;
fire prevention self -inspection program; disaster emergency
preparedness information; landlord/tenant rights and legal
issues; property security/crime prevention; minimum standards for
property maintenance; and code enforcement. The first year cost
would be a minimum of $2,250 with implementation occurring the
first quarter of 1991. This City program when approved would be
the first of its kind in California.
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Councilmember Potts commended staff on implementing the program
and directed staff to contact the Orange County Fire Department
to set up educational sessions for the elementary schools.
The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the
program and offered suggestions:
Zipora Shifberg-Mencher, 16282 Main Street, #3B, Tustin
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to approve the
Voluntary Manager's Certificate/ Licensing Program for Multiple
Family Projects and appropriate $2,250 for first year 1990-91
costs.
Motion carried 5-0.
XIII. REPORTS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
Item No. 8 (General Plan Amendment 90-2/Zone Change 90-3) was
removed by Mayor Edgar. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by
Potts, to cancel the workshop scheduled by the Planning
Commission; direct the Planning Commission to reagendize the item
for their meeting of October 8, 1990; agendize a Public Hearing
for the City Council meeting on October 15, 1990; and the North
Tustin Specific Plan and the appropriate Tustin Code be included
on the Planning Commission/City Council agendas.
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Pontious, to ratify the
remainder of the Planning Commission Action Agenda of September
10, 1990.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF AUGUST 31, 1990
It was moved by Pontious, seconded by Potts to receive and file
subject report.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. CURBSIDE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM UPDATE
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Puckett to receive and file
subject report.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
It was moved by Puckett, seconded by Potts, to receive and file
subject report.
Motion carried 5-0.
XIV. PUBLIC INPUT - None
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
1. TIMELINE FOR SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mayor Edgar requested an estimated timeline for the Southwest
Neighborhood Improvement Plan be presented at the October 1
1990, City Council meeting.
Staff will submit a status report along with the proposed
graffiti removal program.
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2. REGISTER TO VOTE - SEPTEMBER 22, 1990
Mayor Edgar informed residents they could register to vote on
September 22, 1990, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 1451 Irvine
Boulevard, Tustin,
3. SOUND WALL FOR TUSTIN VILLAGE WAY
Mayor Edgar requested a letter from the Mayor be sent to Caltrans
asking that all Tustin Village Way sound walls, except for the
center portion, be constructed as soon as possible. Council
concurred.
4. TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER STATISTICS FOR 1989
Mayor Edgar requested statistics regarding attendance, peak
hours, etc. for the Tustin Area Senior Center during its first
year of operation.
5. JASON PEERY FUND RAISING EVENT
Mayor Edgar requested waiving the facility use fees on the Tustin
Area Senior Center for the Jason Peery Fund Raising event on
Sunday, September 30, 1990. Council concurred.
6. BUDGET AREAS AFFECTED BY STATE BUDGET CUTS
Mayor Edgar requested staff compose a summary of City of Tustin
budget areas that would be impacted due to State budget cuts.
Council concurred.
XVI. CLOSED SESSION
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XVII. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:40 p.m., the meeting recessed to the Redevelopment Agency and
then adjourned to the next Regular Meeting on October 1, 1990, at
7:00 p.m.
RICHARD B. EDGAR, MAYOR
MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK