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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1 MINUTES 02-16-88II. MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ET[NG OF 1}lE CITY COUNCIL OF lliE CITY OF llJSTIN, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 1, 1988 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF N. LEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edgar at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman:Prescott, and the Invocation was given by Mayor Edgar. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tern Ronald B. Hoesterey John Kelly Earl J. Prescott Councilpersons Absent: None Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works' Royleen A. White, Dir. of Com. & Admin. Srvcs. Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Christine Shingleton, Dir. of Com. Development Captain Wakefield, Police Department Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Lloyd Dick, Building Official Steven Rubin, Senior Planner Janet Hester, Executive Coordinator Approximately 25 in the Audience III. REORGNqIZATION OF lllE CITY COUNCIL It was moved bi/ K~nnedy, seconded b~v Prescott, that Ronald Hoesterey he nominated as Mayor for the term ending November 15, 1988. Carried 5-0. Mayor Edgar relinquished the chair to newly appointed Mayor Hoesterey who thanked the Council for his nomination. Councilman Edgar nominated Ursula E. Kennedy for Mayor Pro Tem and a unanimous ballot was cast. 38 IV. PRESENTATIONS 1. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO FORMER MAYOR EDGAR Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy presented Councilman Edgar with a plaque honoring him for completion of his third term as Mayor. Mayor Hoesterey thanked Counilman Edgar for his service as Mayor and spoke regarding future agendas of the Council which include the implementation of the East Tustin Plan., the roadway through the Marine Base, and many other activities. Appointments to the vari- ous commissions and committees will be made at the February 16 meeting. He invited everyone to remain for the reception cele- brating the reorganization of the Council to be held in City Hall following the meeting. 38 2. PAYMENT OF PARK BONDS COMPLETED Councilman Edgar, former Chairman of the Park Commission in 1971 when the Park Bonds were passed, informed the audience that this was a time for rejoicing because the Park Bonds are fully paid. He acknowledged former Mayor Tony Coco, and former Councilmembers Larry Marsters, Len Miller, Bob Oster, and Cliff Miller (deceased) who served when the Park Bonds were originally issued. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 2-1-88 7. RESOLUTION NO. 88-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS IN MYRTLE AVENUE, "C" STREET, KENNETH DRIVE AND KEITH PLACE AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution .No. 88-10 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 107 8. RESOLUTION NO.. 88-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS (LORETTA DRIVE AND LEAFWOOD DRIVE) Adopted Resolution No. 88-11 pursuant to Council action on January 18, 1988, as recommended by the Public Works Depart- ment/Engineering Division. 94 9. IMPLEMENTATION OF LEFT-TURN PHASING AT WALNUT AVENUE & CHERRYWOOO LANE Pursuant to Council action on January 18, 1988, authorized a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $9,300.00 to the 1987-88 Budget for implementation of left-turn phasing at the intersection of Walnut Avenue at Cherrywood Lane as recom- mended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 94 VI I I . ORDINA&ICE FOR INTRODUCTION CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION - ORDINANCE NO. 1000 Continued from January 18, 1988. A proposed ordinance to increase compensation from $400 to $440 per month, last adjusted in September, 1985. The increase would become effective at the begin- ning of a new term of any Council person following the next munici'- pal el ect i on. Councilman Edgar stated that the law's intent is very clear, that the' increase is not exorbitant, and that it is for future Councils. It was moved .bi/ .iEd~ar, se.c..onde, d bi/ Kennedj/, that Ordinance No. 1000 have first reading by title only. Carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1000 by the City Clerk, it was moved ..bi/ .Edgar, seconded b.y Hoestere~, that Ordinance No. 1000 be introduced as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1000 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE cITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO COUNCIL COMPENSATION Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy was supportive, based on the responsible behavior of this Council and past Councils to increase compensation very close to the cost-of-living increase. Councilman Kelly reiterated his opposition on the matter. The m~tion carried 3-2, Kelly and Prescott opposed. 38 IX. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION- Non'e. X. OLD BUSINESS 1. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE STUDY - UPDATE An ongoing status report on the John Wayne Airport Noise Monitoring Program. The staff report and recommendation were presented by the Community Development Di rector as contai ned i n the i nter-com dated February 1, 1988, prepared by the Community Development Departlnent. It was moved by Ke.l.ly, seconded by Edgar, to receive and file sub- ject report dated February 1, 1988, prepared by the Community Development Department. Carried 5-0. 101 Councilman Prescott noted that today's Los Angeles Times had a nice article on the issue, and recom~.qended it for reading. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 2-1-88 1) Award the contract to the low bidder Baxter-Griffin Company, Inc., Stanton, in the amount of $129,840.00; and 2) Approve an additional appropriation of '$19,500.00 from the General Fund. The motion carried 5-0. 94 3. CHANGE OF'ZIP CODES FOR ANNEXATION NO. 138 Subject item was agendized following a request for assistance from Mr. Gerald Feldman under Public Input at the January 18, 1988, meeting. The Community Development Director requested clarification on ~oun- cil direction as to whether the consensus was that a letter be sent to the local Congressman or to the local Postmaster. Councilman Edgar felt the direction with the most potential for being effective would be a letter to Congressman Badham. It was moved by Ed~)ar, seconded b~v .Kelly, to authorize a letter to be written to Congressman Badham requesting him to intervene and assist in having a zip code change for Annexation No. 138 area. Council discussion followed. Mayor Pro Tern Kennedy expressed preference to follow the chain of command by Council first contacting local officials, and proceeding from there. Councilman Edgar stated his concern that both Mr. Feldman and staff have already made those attempts, although not with the formality of a City Council directive. A substitute motion was made bo/ ..Kennedy, seconded by Hoesterey, that the City Council, through the Mayor, approach the area Post- master to authorize a zip code change for Annexation No. 138 area, and if unsuccessful within a month, proceed by' contacting Congress- man Badham for his assistance in solving the problem. After further discussion, the motion carried 5-0. 103 ' XI I. REPORTS 1. PLANNING CO)~4ISSION ACTION AGENDA - JANUARY 25, 1988 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. After a brief question-and-answer period, it was moved b.y Kenned~v, seconded by Prescott, to ratify the entire Planning Commission Action Agenda of January 25, 1988. The motion carried 5-0. 80 2. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW It was moved., by Ed~)ar, seconded by Kennedy, to authorize the following appropriations: 1) Revenue Appropriation in the Landscape/ Lighting District. $96,000.00 2) General Fund Expenditures: A. City Clerk B. City Attorney C. Administrative Services D. Public ~orks $ 3,50Q.00 $ 69,000.00 $ 14,000.00 $108,100.00 3) Risk Management 4) Health Benefits $145,000.00 $ 75,000.00 Pqotion carried 5-0. 29