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CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kennedy at 7:03 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance
was led by Councilman Hoesterey.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Lt. James V. Asparro, Chaplain of the
Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Others Present:
Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor
Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Pro Tem
Ronald B. Hoesterey
John Kelly
Earl J. Prescott
None
William A. Huston, City Manager
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Christine Shingleton, Dir./Community Development
Fred Wakefield, Acting Chief of Police
Robert Ledendecker, Director Of Public Works
Royleen White, Dir./Community & Admin. Services
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Laura Kuhn, Senior Planner
Valerie Whiteman, Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 35 in the audience
PROCLAMATION - PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH, JULY OF 1989
Mayor Kennedy commended the Parks and Recreation Department and the
Parks and Recreation Commission for the services and enrichment
provided to the City. She read and presented a procl~amation,
proclaiming July of 1989 as Parks and Recreation Month, to Sam
Randall, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sam Randall thanked the Council, on behalf of the Parks and
Recreation Department and Commission, for their recognition,
encouragement and support. 84
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1989-90 FISCAL YEAR, TUSTIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works, reported no written
or verbal protests had been received regarding the annexation of
additional territory to the existing district and the annual levy
of assessments of the district. He distributed to the Council
a map outlining the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District.
Mayor Kennedy explained the procedure for submitting a written
protest and opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m. There were
no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, to adopt the following
Resolution No. 89-103:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-103 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL
TERRITORY TO ANEXISTING DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING THE ANNUAL 1989-
90 FISCAL YEAR LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT,
MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPE AND STREET
LIGHTING FACILITIES WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TERRITORY
INCLUDED IN THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
The mOtion carried 5-0.
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2. USE PERMIT 89-21 - RETAIL CENTER AT NEWPORT AVENUE/MAIN STREET
Laura Kuhn, Senior Planner, gave a background report on the
proposal to construct an 18,200 square foot retail center on a
1.49 acre parcel located at the southeast corner of Newport
Avenue and Main Street. She noted the prohibition of any auto
related uses in the center and traffic/parking control. She
requested a language modification to Resolution No. 89-102,
Exhibit A, 2.3(6), as follows: "Any required improvement costs
shall be the responsibility of the developer and security shall
be posted in the appropriate amount for such improvements with
the Public Works Department for a period of two years from the
date a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the project."
Mayor Kennedy opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
The following members of the community spoke in opposition to the
proposed project:
Elizabeth Springer, 1056 Andrews Street, Tustin
Louis Drapac, 13636 Estero, Tustin
Their concerns included: safe access to Newport Avenue, police
enforcement of "Keep Clear" signs and installation of warning
signs.
The following member of the community spoke in favor of the
proposed project:
John Champion, representing Champion Development 'Co.
At Mayor Kennedy's request, Robert Ledendecker, Director of
Public Works, reported on traffic/parking mitigation and
realignment of access'drives.
There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public
Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to approve the
following:
1. Certify the Negative Declaration as-'adequate for the project
by adoption of the following Resolution No. 89-101 as
submitted or revised:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR USE PERMIT 89-21, INCLUDING
REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
2. Approve Use Permit 89-21 by the adoption of the following
Resolution No. 89-102 with modified language:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-102 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(USE PERMIT 89-21) FOR A RETAIL CENTER ON A SITE IN PLANNED
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (PC-C) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NEWPORT AVENUE AND MAIN STREET,
13662 NEWPORT AVENUE
Councilman Hoesterey expressed concern with traffic using the
shopping center as a throughway to surrounding streets.
Councilman Prescott commended the developer, Champion Company,
for proposing a beautiful project without requesting a "hand
out" from the City.
Councilman Kelly expressed concern at the amount of trash
receptacles and also commended the developer for not relying on
a "hand out" from the Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar praised the developer for an excellent
project and said the City's goal was always to gain development
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without supplemental income but each project had to be considered
on an individual basis.
Mayor Kennedy also commended the developer and cited differences
between this project and the Tustin Promenade project.
The motion carried 5-0.
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PUBLIC INPUT
1. TUSTIN PROMENADE PROJECT - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Carole Bryant, P.O. Box 772, Tustin, expressed her disapproval
of the $1,000,000 financial .assistance approved by the City
Council on June 19, 1989, for CMS.Development (Tustin Promenade
Project). She stated the subject had been discussed during
clandestine meetings of the City Council and requested the matter
be reagendized at the August 7, 1989, City Council meeting.
Councilman Hoesterey asked the speaker for specific dates of
secret city council meetings and questioned her use of the Tustin
News as her source of information. He explained the details of
the financial assistance and expressed, as his own personal
opinion, that the Redevelopment Agency process was not adequately
explained in the newspapers, even when considerable time had been
spent educating reporters on the complexities of Redevelopment
law; that it was arrogant for the two Councilmembers whose
families had benefited the most from Redevelopment Agency funds
to support a project in meetings with the developer and then
vote against it at a City Council meeting; that he, personally,
had not participated in secret City Council meetings with anyone
regarding this project or any other; and that unless the speaker
could specifically identify when the secret meetings occurred,
she was out of order in accusing the Council of that type of
action.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar noted that he had not participated in closed
sessions and his decisions were made in open public hearings.
He explained that the City was not issuing a check to anyone;
that if the project was successful and the projected revenue of
$3,000,000 was realized, then $1,000,000 of that revenue would
be returned to the developer and the City would benefit by
$2,000,000. The purpose of this type of agreement was to make
the project viable so large corporations, such as Marriott and
Carl's Jr., could obtain funding. Large companies did not become
profitable by investing money to improve blight in Tustin, they
were profitable because of sound business practices. It was
incumbent-upon the City to encourage investment of corporate
money, which had been done, and because of that he was proud of
his vote and was not prepared to reagendize the matter.
Mayor Kennedy said part of being in public office was submitting
to accusations with an understanding that the public was
concerned about government operation; however, members of the
City Council, at least the members that she had worked with for
some years, were honest and acted in the City's best interest.
The City had spent $3,000,000 in the downtown Redevelopment area
in which both Councilmen Kelly and Prescott owned considerable
property in the downtown area and they did not voice protests
during the upgrading and beautification of that Redevelopment
area. The irregular shaped lot at Newport/Santa Ana freeway was,
not only a crime center, but the worst blight she had ever seen
in a City and included a vacant Texaco site inhabited by the
homeless. An individual who owned a portion of one of the seven
lots requested an exclusive right to negotiate, as was his right
under State law. The Council allowed the Redevelopment project
to proceed and it was done during open and public meetings. She
noted that if the project was unsuccessful, the City.would not
pay the $1,000,000 and, if it did succeed, the project would not
only generate $2,000,000 in tax revenue for the City but the
developer would repay the $1,000,000 at the end of 10 years. She
pointed out that tax increments for Redevelopment areas were
frozen and all of the tax revenue was returned to the City. She
encouraged the speaker to learn the law and meet with staff so
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she would not feel motivated to accuse the Council of committing
a crime.
Councilman Kelly stated that he did not own property within the
Redevelopment Agency area. He had received numerous complaints
regarding the lack of public notification prior to the City
Council's action and he thought the matter should be reagendized.
At Mayor Kennedy's request, Christine Shingleton, Director of
Community Development, gave a background report on the matter
which included: project originated in July of 1987 when the City
Council, after extensive public hearings, rezoned the subject
property to Planned Community and instructed staff to meet with
existing property owners to draft a master plan for development
of 11 properties in that area; first and second notification of
individual property owners offering them the right to participate
and requesting them to submit proposals through a public
notification process; in September of 1988, the Redevelopment
Agency agendized an award of an exclusive offer to negotiate with
CMS Development; on June 19, 1989, the Redevelopment Agency .
agendized a Memorandum of Understanding in which the terms of
Agency assistance were discussed at length.
William Huston, City Manager, added it was important to note that
the Agency's action at the June 19, 1989, meeting was to only
approve the Memorandum of Understanding based on the exclusive
right to negotiate and the next step would be the Development
Disposition Agreement, which would contain complete details of
the agreement and all Agency/Developer commitments. The
Development Disposition Agreement would be submitted for
Redevelopment~Agency action within a 90-day period. The subject
would be returning to the Agency and had not been finalized.
Councilman Kelly stated the public as well as himself was shocked
regarding the financial assistance and he did not recall having
knowledge prior to the June 19, 1989, Redevelopment Agency
meeting. He requested the issue be agendized at the August 7,
1989, Redevelopment Agency meeting. Council concurred.
2. PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ROSALIND DRIVE AND VICINITY
Ralph and Sue Westrum, 13651 Rosalind Drive, Tustin, addressed
the Council regarding parking restrictions on Rosalind Drive and
in the alley behind their home. Their concerns included lack of
driveway parking for their home, legality of petitions requesting
parking restrictions, inconsistency of alley parking restrictions
and issuance of traffic citations.
Mayor Kennedy directed staff to investigate and agendize the
matter at the August 21, 1989, City Council meeting and Acting
Chief of Police Wakefield to defer the traffic citations until
the issue was resolved. Council concurred.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar reiterated the policy set by the City Council
which determined that 2/3rds approval of residents on a street
would be a sufficient number to gain a "No Parking" restriction.
3. ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL (BETWEEN BRYAN AVENUE/IRVINE
BOULEVARD) - VANDALISM AND LOITERING
Keith and Cathy Rankin, 13321 Nixon Circle, Tustin, reported that
the recent concrete construction of the Orange County Flood
Control District channel, adjacent to their home, had resulted
in excessive vandalism and loitering. They noted lack of police
access to the channel, the raised height of the channel banks
provided easy accessibility to their property, and damage to
their home from de-watering.
Mayor Kennedy directed staff to meet with the homeowners on Nixon
Circle and submit a written report to the City Council.
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4. LEFT TURN TRAFFIC SIGNAL - WALNUT AND FRANKLIN AVENUES
Tom Prenovost and Christine Hall, representing Far Western Bank
at 14511 Franklin Avenue, Tustin, requested a left-turn traffic
signal at the corner of Walnut Avenue and Franklin Avenue due to
increased traffic and safety hazards.
Mayor Kennedy directed staff to investigate the request and
agendize for the August 21, 1989, City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 1 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Kennedy and
Item No 7 and 13 were removed by Mayor Pro Tem Edgar. It was moved
by Kelly, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar. The motion carried 5-0.
2. APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,903,988.52 (6/23/89)
APPROVED DEMANDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,100,143.35 (7/10/89)
RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,795.63 (6/23/89)
RATIFIED PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $201,390.46 (7/10/89)
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3. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-21; CLAIMANT-BARRY COOPER, DATE OF
LOSS-4/23/89, DATE FILED WITH CITY-6/15/89
Rejected subject claim for personal injury of an undetermined
amount. 40
4. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-15; CLAIMANT-EDWARD HANSEN, DATE OF
LOSS-2/1/89, DATE FILED WITH CITY-5/16/89
Rejected subject claim for property damage in the amount of
$140.00. 40
5. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-14; CLAIMANT-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY, DATE OF LOSS-3/20/89, DATE FILED WITH CITY-5/23/89
Rejected subject claim for property damage in the amount of
$200.00. 40
6. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 89-20; CLAIMANT-CHRISTINE YORGA, DATE OF
LOSS-5/23/89, DATE FILED WITH CITY-6/15/89
Rejected subject claim for property damage in the amount of
$672.00. 40
8. RESOLUTION NO. 89-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A SIGN CODE EXCEPTION FOR
TRIMEDYNE FOR THE PURPOSES OF DISPLAYING A 40 SQUARE FOOT
CORPORATE LOGO FLAG AT 1311 VALENCIA
Approved a Sign Code exception authorizing Trimedyne to display
a flag bearing its corporate logo at 1311 Valencia Avenue by
adopting Resolution No. 89-100 subject to the conditions
contained therein, as submitted or revised. 93
9. RESOLUTION NO. 89-99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CENTENNIAL
PARK PLAY STRUCTURE
Accepted the public improvements installed by The Miracle
Recreation Equipment Company at Centennial Park by adopting
Resolution No. 89-99 and authorized the City Clerk to record
the Notice of Completion. 77
10. RESOLUTION NO. 89-104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SIDEWALKAND
CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR PROJECT, 1988-89 FISCAL YEAR
Adopted Resolution No. 89-104 accepting subject work and
authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 86B
11. RESOLUTION NO. 89-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR INTERLOCKING
CONCRETE PAVER SIDEWALK REPAIR ON EL CAMINO REAL ANDMAIN STREET
Adopted Resolution No. 89-105 accepting said work and
authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 86B
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 89-106 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS ON REBECCA LANE, GWEN AVENUE, LUCINDA WAY AND
DEBORAH DRIVE
Adopted Resolution No. 89-106 accepting said work and
authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion. 86B
14. TUSTIN RANCH ROAD/I-5 INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Approved the Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits in Lieu of
Retention for the Tustin Ranch Road/I-5 Interchange project and
authorized the Mayor to execute said agreement. 45
15. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Found that the vehicles and equipment listed in subject staff
report were not required for public use and declared them
surplus. 86
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES/JUNE 19, 1989,
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Kennedy requested that the second paragraph under Presentations
No. 1 (Fund Raising Proceeds from the Tustin Area Senior Center Fund)
be changed to: Mayor Kennedy commented that the senior center
project was unique because some of the funding was raised through
private contributions rather than government sources.
By unanimous informal consent the Minutes of June 19, 1989, were
approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 89-77
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar questioned the language that limited tile number
of employees and patients on the dental office site to a combined
total of five.
Following a brief Council/staff discussion, it was moved by Edgar,
seconded by Hoesterey, to adopt the following Resolution No. 89-77
with language omission of "to a combined total of five":
RESOLUTION NO. 89-77 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO USE PERMIT 88-8,
AMENDING CONDITIONS 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 AND 1.8 OF EXHIBIT "A" TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2494, TO AUTHORIZE A MAXIMUM OF 31,885
SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 1,000 SQUARE
FOOT DENTIST'S OFFICE WITHIN A RETAIL TENANT SPACE IN A COMMERCIAL
CENTER LOCATED AT 17602 E. SEVENTEENTH STREET, SUITE 105
The motion carried 4-1, Kennedy opposed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO 13 - RESOLUTION NO. 89-107
Following clarification with staff concerning the maps attached to
the staff report, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to
adopt the following Resolution No. 89-107:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-107 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASPHALT
CONCRETE REHABILITATION AND OVERLAY PROJECT, 1988-89 FY, AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The motion carried 5-0.
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VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION - None
IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
1. ZONE CHANGE 88-02 - EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AREA,
ORDINANCE NO. 1024
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, that Ordinance No.
1024 have second reading by title only. The motion carried 5-0.
Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1024 by
the Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by
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Edgar, that Ordinance No. 1024 be passed and adopted as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1024 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 88-02, A REQUEST TO
REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTORS 7 AND 11 OF THE EAST
TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AREA
The motiOn carried 5-0. (Roll call vote)
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2. ZONE CHANGE 88-03 - EDINGER STREET AND JAMBOREE ROAD, ORDINANCE
NO. 1025
It was moved by Hoestere¥, seconded, by Edgar, that Ordinance
No. 1025 have second reading by title only. The motion carried
5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No.
1025 by the Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Hoesterey,
seconded by Edgar, that Ordinance No. 1025 be passed and adopted
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1025 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 88-03, A REQUEST TO
REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF EDINGER STREET
AND JAMBOREE ROAD FROM P & I (PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL) TO PC-
IND (PLANNED COMMUNITY - INDUSTRIAL)
The motion carried 5-0. (Roll call vote)
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3. EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 88-01, ORDINANCE NO. 1026
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, that Ordinance No.
1026 have second reading by title only. The motion carried 5-0.
Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 102~ by
the Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by
Edgar, that Ordinance No. 1026 be passed and adopted as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1026 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 88-01, PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN LAND
USE PLAN FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED IN SECTOR 7 AND 11 OF THE
EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN AND NARRATIVE TEXTUAL AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFIC PLAN
The motion carried 5-0. (Roll call vote)
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OLD BUSINESS
1. STATUS REPORT - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE MONITORING PROGRAM
(JWA), COALITION FOR A RESPONSIBLE AIRPORT SOLUTION (CRAS),
AIRPORT SITE COALITION (ASC) AND HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHT PROGRAM
TASK FORCE (HOPTF)
It was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development, reported
a response had been received from the County on the City's
comments to the noise monitoring report. The response was
currently being reviewed by John Van Houten and his report would
be submitted to the City Council at their August 7, 1989 meeting.
Mayor Kennedy commended Kathy Weil, the City's CRAS represent-
ative, on her factual report.
The motion carried 5-0.
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2. ALTERNATIVE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO ABATE NUISANCE AT 170 EL CAMINO
REAL
James Rourke, City Attorney, recommended this agenda item
be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c).
(See page 12 for action taken by the City Council).
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XI. NEW BUSINESS
1. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CARPETING FIELD SERVICES OFFICE
It was moved by Edqar, seconded by Kelly, to award a contract to
Carpetime, Santa Ana, California, for the installation of carpet
for Field Services Office in the amount of $2,549.25 and that the
$2,500.00 budgeted in fiscal year 1988-89 be carried over to
fiscal year 1989-90 as work will not be completed until first
quarter of the current fiscal year.
The motion carried 5-0.
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2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND WHEELCHAIR
RAMPSt SB 821 PROJECTt 1988-89 FY
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kelly, to award the subject
contract to Damon CoNstruction Company, Gardena, California, in
the amount of $22,335.00.
The motion carried 5-0. 86B
3. RESOLUTION NO. 89-108 REGARDING BURNING OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG
Councilman Kelly requested Resolution No. 89-108 be read into the
record and commended the City of Orange for their model
Resolution.
Following the reading of Resolution No. 89-108 in its entirety
by the Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Kelly, seconded by
Prescott, to adopt the following Resolution No. 89-108:
RESOLUTION NO. 89-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS DISAPPOINTMENT AND
INDIGNATION WITH THE DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
SHIELDING pERSONS WHO BURN AND DESTROY THE FLAG OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA FROM PROSECUTION
Mayor Kennedy stated, in an effort to ~mphasize Tustin issues,
she had drafted another Resolution on the same subject that she
thought would be more appropriate than a censure to the United
States Supreme Court and she requested that Resolution No. 89-
108 (Draft i-B) be read into the record.
Following the reading of Resolution No. 89-108 (Draft i-B) in its
entirety by the Deputy City Clerk, as a substitute motion, it
was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to adopt the following
Resolution No. 89-108 (Draft i-B):
RESOLUTION NO. 89-108 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE
AMERICAN FLAG' AS THE SYMBOL OF OUR NATION, OUR PEOPLE, OUR
FREEDOM
The substitute motion carried 5-0.
Council discussion followed as to the correct sequence of action
to be taken on original motions and substitute motions.
Councilman Kelly said he was appalled at Mayor Kennedy's childish
behavior and at her modification of Resolution No. 89-108.
Councilman Prescott requested a vote on the original motion.
James Rourke, City Attorney, said it was advisable to vote on
the original motion if there was uncertainty among the
Councilmembers, however, the substitute motion was voted upon in
the correct order.
Councilman Kelly requested adoption of both versions of
Resolution No. 89-108.
James Rourke noted that the City of Orange Resolution would not
pass req~ire~ s~an~r~m ~c~m~ i~ ~~ ~o~~ ~~~,
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there already was legislation which the court held
unconstitutional. If that language was eliminated, it would be
legally acceptable but it would be an idle act to request
Congress to pass a statute which would be unconstitutional.
Mayor Kennedy said the majority of the Council continued to favor
Tustin issues. She wanted to demonstrate an affirmative belief
in the importance of the flag, but believed it should be kept at
the local level and not enter into a Federal controversy where
the City Council had no jurisdiction.
Councilman Prescott wanted to respond to the call of President
Bush requesting support of his effort to qualify a Constitutional
Amendment protecting the flag and he requested agendizing for the
August 7, 1989, City Council meeting a Resolution supporting
President Bush's attempt to amend the Constitution. Council
concurred.
The Council voted on both motions with the following results:
The substitute motion carried 5-0. The original motion failed
2-3, Kennedy, Edgar and Hoesterey opposed. 103
REPORTS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDAS - JUNE 26 AND JULY 10, 1989
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edqar, to ratify the
Planning'Commission Action Agendas of June 26 and July 10, 1989.
The motion carried 5-0.
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2. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE
It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file
subject report.
The motion carried 5-0. 50
3. SB 547 UNREINFORCED MASONRY (URM) BUILDINGS
Councilman Prescott asked how the subject legislation would
specifically effect older buildings in the City.
Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development,
responded that the City would complete a field survey of the
older buildings and determine if they were unreinforced masonry
and then the property owners would be notified of that
determination and could submit information indicating the
accuracy of the survey and provide additional information,
including their own engineering studies, to indicate that the
buildings were safe. Staff would develop an implementation tool
evaluating a variety of alternatives for adoption of an ordinance
that would provide for design criteria for reinforcing
unreinforced masonry buildings and community workshops would be
held enabling property owners to review any proposed design
criteria that would be developed as part of an ordinance. She
emphasized that data indicates unreinforced masonry buildings
performed poorly under damaging earthquakes and the City ought
to be prepared as well as recognize the significant threat to
public health and safety that exists in the presence of
unreinforced masonry buildings. Staff was currently completing
the Cultural Resources overlay survey of historical districts and
it would be used as a guideline to designate, by City Resolution,
buildings of historical value which would create a different set
of criteria that provides implementation mechanisms available to
the individual historical property owner which would be slightly
less stringent.
It was moved by Prescott, seconded by Kennedy, to receive and
file subject report.
The motion carried 5-0.
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4. TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY STUDY
Mayor Kennedy commended staff for a excellent, concise report.
Councilman Hoesterey said the City should guard against
hotels/motels becoming long-term residencies and noted that many
hotels now advertise as residence inns which create increased
traffic that generally is mitigated through transit occupancy
taxes. When that tax was eliminated after a 30-day period, it
created an entirely different situation including possible
circumvention of zoning and higher densities. He suggested
Council investigate methods through ordinances to insure that the
City was not confronted with those problems.
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to instruct staff
to develop an ordinance which expressly prohibits transient
occupancy for over 30 consecutive calendar days, as well as
placing a minimum length on renting motel/hotel rooms to a 24-
hour period.
Councilman Prescott did not think the City should be involved in
this area of business, it was a contractual relationship between
the owner of a hotel and the owner's guest.
Mayor Kennedy stated when a landlord/tenant relationship
developed, through long-termresidency, and an innkeeper enlisted
the Police Department to evict a non-paying tenant, the City was
legally unable to assist the innkeeper. Some motel/hotel owners
had requested protection through zoning, which would forbid the
use of a hotel room as an apartment with inadequate parking,
recreation areas and kitchen facilities.
The following member of the community spoke in opposition to the
proposed ordinance:
Skip Hall, representing Key Inn (formerly Sixpence Inn)
His concerns included: law governing acceptance of fees for
periods exceeding seven days resulting in a landlord/tenant
relationship, elitist attitude of City, valuable assistance given
to innkeepers by long-term residents and timid eviction action
by Police Department. He suggested the establishment of the
number of long-term residents per property and then impose
restrictions.
As a substitute motion, it was moved by Hoestere¥, seconded by
Edgar, to direct staff to survey other cities, meet with motel
operators and submit a recommendation to the City Council within
60-90 days.
Councilman Kelly said he was surprised the Council would become
involved.in creating a complicated ordinance that would expend
valuable staff and legal time. He felt an ordinance would create
additional problems, the City should not become involved and
should be grateful the area motels were not leasing their rooms
on an hourly basis.
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar stated the most significant issue was correct
zoning/land use and when a motel created improper parking, then
it became a serious consideration for the City.
The substitute motion carried 3-2, Kelly and Prescott opposed.
James Rourke, City Attorney, commented that the Tustin Police
Department was not timid but acted upon the.advice of the City
Attorney's office as to the interpretation of eviction law. Sl
XIII. PUBLIC INPUT
1. ~NO P]tRKING" RESTRICTIONS - YORBA STREET AND ROSALIND DRIVE
Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin, gave a background
report on the "No Parking" restrictions in the alleyway between
Yorba and Rosalind and the submittal of petitions for those
restrictions.
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2. LONG-TERM MOTEL OCCUPANCY AND MARRIOTT FAIRFIELD INN
XIV.
Nancy Prescott, 230 South "A" Street, Tustin, spoke in favor of
hotel/motel long-term occupancy in Tustin and spoke in opposition
to the addition of another motel, Marriott's Fairfield Inn.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF SARAH COLEMAN AND CARMAN BOB BARNETT
Mayor Kennedy requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Sarah Coleman, founder of Lilliput Players and LP Repertory
Company in Tustin, who succumbed on July 12, 1989.
Councilman Kelly requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Carman Bob Barnett, a Tustin resident since 1959, who died on
July 1, 1989.
2. CITY OF TUSTIN PUBLIC RELATION PACKAGE
Councilman Kelly requested a status report on the City's public
relation'package.
3. PLANNING COMMISSION PRAISED
Councilman Kelly commended the Planning Commission for the level
of concern and analysis in determining a color scheme for the
East Tustin area.
4. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar complimented the staff and the Tustin Unified
School District for another successful firework display.- He
requested, if possible, that future ground firework displays be
elevated for visibility to those outside of the stadium.
Royleen White, Director of Administrative and Community Services,
responded that the height of the firework displays remained close
to the ground for safety reasons but she would forward the
suggestion to the contracting company.
5. TRAFFIC STUDY - IRVINE BOULEVARD/YORBA STREET INTERSECTION
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar requested a traffic study at the intersection
of Irvine Boulevard and Yorba Street. He felt the traffic
signals were preferential to Irvine Boulevard traffic flow and
gave inadequate time to left-turn traffic flow.
6. NEXT PHASE OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Edgar asked that the Southern California Edison Co.
be contacted as to when the next phase of underground utilities
would be installed.
7. DEDICATION OF THE TUSTINAREA SENIOR CENTER
Councilman Hoesterey noted the historic dedication of the new
Tustin Area Senior Center on July 28, 1989.
8. CITY COUNCIL DECORUM
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Councilman Prescott expressed his displeasure at the conduct of
Councilmembers during the Tustin Promenade project discussion and
commended Mayor Pro Tem Edgar for his lack of participation in
the discussion and for his level of professionalism.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DURING RECENT
ABORTION DEMONSTRATION
Mayor Kennedy thanked and commended the Tustin Police Department
for their professional conduct, which resulted in no arrests or
injuries, during the recent Operation Rescue demonstration. She
mentioned there had been concern expressed by those unable to
reach their places of employment and she requested a future
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system be established to allow necessary access to businesses and
places of employment.
10. ALL STAR CENTENNIAL PARADE
Mayor Kennedy extended her appreciation to Denise Still,
Executive Coordinator for the City; the Greinke family; Olympic
Medal winner, Bruce Ibbetson; UCI students; Chamber of Commerce;
and Joan Hoesterey for their coordination, assistance and
donations during the City's participation in the All Star
Centennial Parade.
11. I-5 FREEWAY WIDENING/CLOSURE OF MAJOR CITY STREETS
Mayor Kennedy requested staff agendize a review of the I-5
freeway widening project and the closure of major City streets.
12. INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC STATEMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Kennedy announced, as a public disclaimer for the
protection of the City, that all Councilmembers were welcome to
lobby for any issue they desired, but Councilmembers who spoke
-on radio, television or to the press without the consensus of the
City Council were not speaking for the City but spoke only as
individuals. '
13. VIDEO TAPES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Mayor Kennedy had received complaints from individuals who had
purchased video tapes of City Council meetings and discovered the
tapes were not of complete meetings. She requested staff contact
the cable company and investigate.
14. CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING
Council concurred to hold a joint meeting with the Planning
Commission on August 15, 1989, at 5:30 p.m.
15. 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON LANDING/FLIGHT OF STEALTH BOMBER
Mayor Kennedy noted that July 20th was the 20th Anniversary of
America's landing on the moon and the successful flight of the
Stealth Bomber this date.
16. BUDGET WORKSHOP
gouncil concurred to hold a Budget Workshop on July 24, 1989, at
5:30 p.m.
XV. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Kennedy announced the City Council would recess to Closed
Session to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 and to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c).
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:47. p.m, the meeting recessed to the Redevelopment Agency, to the
above Closed Session and then adjourned in memory of Sarah Coleman
and Carman Bob Barnett to a Budget Workshop on July 24, 1989, at 5:30
p.m. and then to the next Regular Meeting on Monday, August 7, 1989
at 7:00 p.m. '
FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION - PROPERTY AT 170 EL CAMINO REAL
It was moved by Edqar, seconded by Hoesterey, to direct the City
Attorney to file a misdemeanor criminal action against the owner of
the property at 170 E1 Camino Real for violation of City Codes.
The ~otion carried 5-0.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR