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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Adj. Mtg. 9-21-87 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR I~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 1USTIN, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 CAJ. L TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF N-LEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edgar at 7:02 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. · II. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Richard B. Edgar, Mayor Ronald B. Hoesterey ,~ John Kelly Earl J. Prescott Councilpersons Absent: Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk ,~ Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Robert Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works .... Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Com. & Admin. Srvcs. Director ,., Captain Wakefield, Police Department ,,, Police Officer David B. Kreyling : Lloyd Dick, Building Official Jeff Davis, Senior Planner Approximately 18 in the Audience III. PRocLAHATIONS 1. POLICE OFFICER DAVID B. KREYLING, CANINE HANDLER Mayor Edgar presented a proclamation to Officer Kreyling recogniz- ing and commending him as a Canine Handler. Officer Kreyling ~thanked the Council. 84 2. RETIRED POLICE CANINE -AXEL VON STERNBRUCH The Mayor read'a proclamation commending Police Canine Axel von Sternbruch upon his retirement from City service. Officer Kreylinq expressed his thanks to the Council. IVY. PUBLIC HEARING · 1. FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 BUDGET - RESOLUTION NO. 87-94 A public hearing on the proposed Annual Budget for 1987-88 fiscal year. The Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. There were no speakers on the matter, and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by .Kelly, to adopt the follow- ing: RESOLUTION NO. 87-94 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 29 The Mayor commended all City personnel, stating that Tustin is a well-run, financially stable city. Vi. PUBLIC INPUT 1. LOUD MUSIC AT PEPPERTREE PARK; SIDEWAJ_K INSTALLATION Dorothy Anne Patton, 315 South "C" Street, complained of loud music at Peppertree Park on Saturday evening. Staff responded that several complaints were received, and the facility user was CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 9-8-87 uncooperative. Upon investigation, staff found that the applicant was misrepresented, and use of the facility in the future will be deni ed. Ms. Patton also inquired about the necessity for sidewalk .installa- tion and possible damage to the eucalyptus tree in front of her. mother's residence. The Director of Public Works responded that in lieu of any potential impact to the tree, Staff will stop the side- walk short and ramp over the one root up 4-5", so that there is a continuous sidewalk for pedestrians. 41; 92 VI. CONSENT CALENDA~R Item No. 6 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Edgar. It was moved by Hoestere~, seconded by Edgar, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried.4-O, Kennedy absent. 1. APPROVAJ. OF MINUTES - AUGUST 17, 1987, REGULAR MEETING 2. APPROV~ OF DEMA&IDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $980,515.05 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,576.88 50 3. LIEN FOR WORK DONE AT 17592 AMAGANSET Set the matter for public hearing on September 21, 1987, to receive any protests or objections to the work charges ($5,407.30) being imposed as a personal obligation on the prop- erty 6wrier or:an assessment against subject property, as recom- mended by the Community Development Department. 81 4. ACCEPTAJ~CE OF F_/&SEMENT I)EED FOR MYFORD ROAD BETWEEN F1 CJU4INO REAL AND BRYA~I AVENUE Accepted the easement deed from The Irvine Company for street and utility construction on Myford Road between E1 Camino Real and Bryan Avenue as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. 49 5. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEED AT ENTRANCE'TO TUSTIN HEIGHTS SHOPPING CENTER (IRVINE BOULEVAJ~D) Accepted the easement deed from RREEF-IV, Inc., for. highway and traffic signal purposes at the entrance to.Tustin Heights Shop- ping Cente6 on IPvine Boulevard as recommended by the Public Works D~epartment/Engineering Division. 49 7. RESOLUTION NO. 87-96 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER MAIN RELOCATION AND REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (LA POSADA APARTMENTS ON MEDALLION AVE.) Adopted Resolution No. 87-96 and approved a supplemental budget appropriation of $20,385 from General Fund Reserve to provide interim funding for construction costs as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 107 8. STREET ll~EE AND CITY ItALL TREE REMOVES Approved tree removals at the 21 individual locations; adjacent ° to the library building; on the Berkshire Circle cul-de-sac; and deferred the request for tree removals on the Coco Palm cul-de-sac until January, 1989, after another reevaluation of the trees as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. 86.1 9. RESOLUTION NO. 87-97 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ll~E CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 85-1 IMPROVEMENTS ON JAMBOREE ROAD AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Adopted Resolution No. 87-97 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 25 10. RESOUTION NO. 87-99 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF CERTAIN STOP SIGNS (LORETTA DRIVE AT LAURIE LANE) Adopted Resolution No. 87-99 as recommended by the City Council at the August 17, 1987, City Council meeting. 95 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 9-8-87 11. RESOLUTION NO. 87-100 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 85-1 IMPROVEMENTS, RANCHWOOD STORM DRAIN FACILITY FO7P08 Adopted Resolution No. 87-100 and if no claims or stop payment notices are filed within 30 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, authorized payment of the final 10% retention amount of $31,901.40 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 25 12. RESOLUTION NO. 87-101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN ACCEPTING WOR~S OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SEVENTEENTH STREET AHFP PROJECT NO. 1173 Adopted Resolution No. 87-101 and if no claims or stop payment notices are filed within 30 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, authorized payment of the final " 10% retention amount of $36.705.86 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 94 Consent Calendar Item No. 6 - Sidewalk & Wheelchair Ramps Project , The Mayor requested that staff provide Council with a listing~of specific project locations. As recommended in the inter-com dated August 28, 1987, prepared by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division,' it was, moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to adopt the following:. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 87-95 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR 'SIOEWALKS AND ~ il~ WHEELCHAIR RAMPS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING· ADVERTISEMENT FOR· BIDS The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 92 VII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION c~ne; ¥III. O Ii NCE FOR , OPTION 1. ZONING ORDINANCE A~IENDNENT NO. 87-3 - ON-SITE & OFF-SITE REDEMPTION CENTERS FOR RECYCLAJ)LE, BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - ORDINANCE NO. 993 *.,Subject ord"inance had first reading and introduction at the .~August 17, 1987, City Council meeting. It was moved by Edgar, ..seconded .by Kelly, that Ordinance No. 993 have second reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 993 by the '' ;C!ty Clerk, it was moved by Kelly, seconded by Edgar, that Ordi- nance No. 993 be passed and adopted as follows: · ORDIIt~NCE NO. 993 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF *TUSTIN APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 87-3 THEREBY AMEND- ING SECTIONS 9232.a.2, 9232.b, 9233.c, 9244.d, 9244.e.2 AND 9297 OF ° THE TUSTIN MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT REDEMPTION CENTERS FOR RECY- 'CLABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN THE C-1, C-2 & PC, ZONING DISTRICTS, 'SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Roll Call Vote: AYES: Edgar, Kelly, Prescott .... "~" '" '~N~)ES: Hoesterey .,?i ' ".!ABSENT: Kennedy 81 i](; ¢<:' OLO "BusiNE'SS 1. STATUS , OHN YNE AIRPORT (JWA) T£M O RY NOISE mNITORING PRO- GRm AND CIT NOISE CONSUCTAm' A response to Council action of August 3, 1987, directing staff to ?,equest a formal proposal from the airport, and to solicit noise ~': ~6onsultant proposals. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4,9-8-87 Senior Planner Steve Rubin presented the staff report and recom- mendation as contained in the inter-com dated September 8, 1987, prepared by the Community Development Department. A question-and- answer period followed. It was moved .by Hoesterey, se.c.o, nded by Kelly, to direct staff to prepare a contract in an amount not to exceed approximately $16,000 with J. J. Van Houten & Associates, Inc., for technical expertise and backup, relating to John Wayne Airport, for the September 21, 1987, City Council meeting as recommended by the Community Develop- ment Department. Mayor Edgar stated a critical element is for the consultant to con- duct personal, individual interviews of all five Councilmembers to obtain a detailed understanding of each of their concerns. Addi- tionally, the Mayor felt an important consideration of the proposal is to include a study of the Class I, Class II, and Class III air- craft designations, which have Federally-mandated timelines, and how John Wayne Airport is 'adhering to same. The Seni~or Planner indicated that those two elements would be included in the proposal. Following Council discussion, the motion carried 4-0, Kenhedy absent. 101 2, TP~FFIC SIGNAL INS, TALLATION AT NEWPORT AND OLD IRVINE BOULEVARD The staff report' and recommendation were presented by bhe Director of Public. Works as contained in the inter-corn dated August 28, 1987, prepared by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. After a question-and-answer period, it was moved by Hoesterey, sec- onded by Edgar, to approve installat.ion of a signal at the inter- section of Newport Avenue and Old Irvine Boulevard to be Yunded by developers of La Fayette Plaza, Bentall Development Company, at an approximate cost of $85,000 plus ongoing annual maintenahce opera- tion costs of $2,000. The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 94 ,. 3. EAST lUSTIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 86-2 An amendment t'o the original petition accepted by the City Council in June, 1986, filed by the Irvine Company requesting the formation of a second Assessment District (No. 86~2) to finance the design and construction of certain infrastructure improvements within the District. The Director of Public Works presented the staff report and recom- mendation as. contained in the inter-com dated September 1, 1987, prepared by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. The Director responded to Council questions. It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Prescott, to a'pprove the Irvine Company's request to amend the original petition to form the East Tustin Assessment District No. 86-2 to include that portion of Jamboree Road improvements between the northerly Tustin City Limits and Santiago Canyon Road subject to final review/approval of the City Attorney. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 25 4, CITY ENTRANCE SIGN PROGRAM - In August 1985, the 'City Council reviewed a proposed sign program for possible installation of additional City entrance signs at key locations throughout the community and authorized staff to seek proposals from sign manufacturers for both pole and monument typ.ex~ signs that could be used at approved locations. As recommended in the inter-com dated September 8, 1987, prepared by the Community Development Department, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to appropriate $5,000 to the Community Develop- ment Budget for the hiring of a consultant to design an Entrance Sign Program including development of a prototype sign anU monument sign concept. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 9-8-87 The City Manager responded to Councilman Kelly that the intent here is to obtain assistance in designing signs for areas with con- straints such as road width, no median strip, etc. The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 93 X. NEW BUSINESS 1. WATER ,DEBT SERVICE FUND PROJECTED CASH FLOW Staff has been asked by the City Council to review the cash balance in the Water Debt Service Fund and to project the cash flow for the next six years. The Finance Director presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in his inter-com dated August 24, 1987. it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to direct staff to: 1) Redeem the 1978 Series Tustin Water Corporation Lease Revenue Bonds. effective September 30, 1987; 2) Request a meeting of the Tustin Water Corporation Board of Directors to meet and confirm the redemption of subject .bonds; and 3) Set a policy to repay the obligation to the CitY General Fund at a rate of $100,000 per year over the next five-Yeah period from the Water Enterprise Fund,' subject to review and concur-· rence during annual budget review. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 107 2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON IRVINE BOULEVARD, BRYA&~ AVENUE AND BROWNING AVENUE, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 85-1 On July 20, 1987, the Tustin City Council approved the plans and specifications for the subject street improvement/utility project and autho.rized the advertisement of bids for said work. This proj- ect is a part of East Tustin Assessment District No. 85-1 and will be funded by said Assessment District. Bids for subject project were received on August 27, 1987, as fol 1 ows: Sully-Miller Contracting Company, Orange $2,387,211.62 Griffith Company, Santa Ana $2,650,121.85 Blair Paving Company, Anaheim $2,854,855.29 As recommended in the inter-com dated August 31, 1987, prepared by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to award the contract of street/ utility improvements on Irvine Boulevard, Bryan Avenue and Browning Avenue to the low bidder, Sully-Miller Contracting Company, Orange, in the amount of $2,387,211.62. The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 25 3. REQUEST TO VACATE A PORTION OF SAN JUAN STREET A, request from CalTrans to conduct a traffic study on the cul-de- . sacing of San Juan Street. ~,it was moved by Hoesterej/, seconded by Edgar, to direct staff to proceed with a traffic study for the requested vacation of a por- tion of San Juan Street adjacent to the Lambert School site and engage the firm of Austin-Foust Associates to perform said study subject to the cost of said study being borne by the requesting party, CalTrans, as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division in the inter-com dated Augus't 28, 1987. Councilman Prescott requested a copy of the proposed consultant agreement, and questioned if local area residents will be informed . and invited to participate in subject study. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 9=8-87 ' The Director of Public Works responded that staff would include Councilman Prescott's question in the consultant's scope of work. The City Manager clarified that the City will not proceed until CalTrans commits to pay for all related expenses. The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 105 4. FIRST STREET UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. g - RESOLUTION NO. 87-98 It was moved b~v Hoestere~/, seconded b~/ Edgar, to adopt the follow- ing: RESOLUTION NO. 87-98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN SETT.ING A TIRE AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIOER THE DESIGNATION AND ADOPTION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED OVER- HEAD STRUCTURES WITHIN THE AREA OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN LOCATED ON FIRST STREET BETWEEN PROSPECT AVENUE AND NEWPORT AVENUE WHICH AREA IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN The Director of Public Works provided Mayor Edgar With a tentative timetable for subject project. The moti.on carried 4-0, Kennedy a bs ent. ~ 104 XI. REPORTS 1. PLA&INING COMMISSION ACTIONS - AUGUST 24, I987 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to ratify the Plan- ning Con~nission Action Agenda of August 24, 1987. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 80 2. NORTH llJSTIN SPECIFIC PI_AN A copy of the North Tustin Specific Plan was provided for Council review at the August 17, 1987, meeting and subsequently continued. Councilman Hoesterey questioned what official action Council could take on the matter. . Following Council discussion, it was moved by H~estere~, seconded b~, Edgar, to'receive and file the North Tustin Specific Plan. The ' motiOn carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 81 3. JAI~BOREE ROAD STATUS REPO)~T UPDATE A status report requested by Mayor Edgar on Jamboree Road from Barranca Road on the south to Chapman Avenue (relocated) on the north. ~ The Director of Public Works responded to Mayor Edgar's concerns regarding the burn pit cleanup. It was moved bi/ Hoestere~,, sec- onded bi/ Prescott, to receive and file the inter-com dated August 31, 1987, prepared by the Public Works Department/Engineer- ing Division, and to target January, 1988, for the next status report update. The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 95 4. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF AUGUST 31, 1987 A report listing various investment schedules for the City and Redevelopment Agency with maturities 12 months or less and in excess of 12 months. It was moved bi/ Hoesterey, seconded b~, Edgar, to receive and file subject report dated S'eptember 1, 1987, prepared by the Finance Department. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 50 C~FY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 9-8-87 5. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR CROSSWALK ON MAIN STREET A response to a request from Council that staff evaluate the pos- 'sible installation of a crosswalk on Main Street between Centennial 'Way and the library building. As recomended in the inter-coo dated September 2, 1987, prepared by the Public Works Department/Enginering Division, it was moved by Hoestere),, seconded b), Edgar, that a pedestrian crosswalk should .not be installed on Main Street in front of the library building. · 'The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 46 6. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING STUDY AND A TI~AFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST STREET AND 'B' STREET A response to a request from Council that staff study the inter- section at First & "B" Streets with regard to impaired visibility, needed improvements and a warrant analysis for possible installa- tion of a traffic signal. The staff, report and recommendation were presented by the Director of Public Works as contained in the inter-corn dated September 1, 1987, prepared by the Public Works Department/Engineering Divisi_on. It was moved b~ Hoestere~,, seconded b), Edgar, l~hat: 1) A traffic sigBal at subject intersection not be installed at this time because the intersection does not meet the minimum required warrants which are used' in determining ti~e need for traffic signals; 2) Another engineering study be performed after school is in ses- sion and children are using the school crosswalk at this loca- tion, with a report back to Council at the October 19 meeting; and 3) Tn the interim, staff install school crossing signs at and in advance of the school crosswalk and extend the existing red curb zone by 15' in the northeast corner of the intersection. ':Councilman Prescott was assured that staff would contact school ~of.ficials at Helen Estock School of the above. The motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. SANTA ANA TOWING YARD Councilman Kelly reported he has received complaints from individu- als on discourteous behavior by an employee at the Santa Aha towing yard. He requested that the Police Department send a letter to the towing yard's management asking that all employees conduct them- selves in a courteous, cordial manner. 82 2. COIqPLII~NTS ON Gi~AFFITI REIqOVAL Councilman Kelly complimented Police Chief Thayer on the elimina- tion of graffiti in Tustin. 82 3. COMPLFFERIZED SIGNALI7_ATION Councilman Prescott raised discussion on the possibility of a computerized signalization system in Tustin similar to that in the City of Santa Aha. The Mayor reported that the Orange County Transportation Comnission is authorizing a study at a cost of $75,000 to analyze the entire County for the optimum computer system. When that study is com- pleted, it would then be practical for Tustin to invest with adjoining communities in a computer system that will enable optimum traffic movement. 94 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 9-8-87 4. OFFICIAL ADJOURNMENTs Councilman Prescott -requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of 1st Lt. Chris Robin Toburen, 1st Lt. Scott R. Heister, 1st LC. Christopher A. Tanner, and Lance Cpl. Todd B. Kershner, who lost their lives when their Marine helicopter crashed at Camp Pendleton during a nighttime training mission on September 3, 1987. Councilman Kelly requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Mr. Alfred Landon who recently celebrated his lOOth birthday in Kansas with President Reagan. 84 5. GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRN¢ Mayor Edgar thought it would be beneficial to create a well- advertised, formal Plan for eradicating graffiti. Chief Thayer agreed that advertisement of a plan to eradicate graffiti in the public right-of-way would be beneficial. However, he cautioned that citizens could be mislead to think ~hat the City will remove graffiti even on private property. He did encourage the media to announce that citizens should report graffiti on pub- lic property, .and City crews will be dispatched to remove same. Unfortunately, private property is a different situation. He noted that the Public Works Deparment, Field Services Division, has been doing an outstanding job of graffit~ removal. The City Manager interjected that the City does have a graffiti removal program, but it hasn't been actively, publicized. He explained that it is a cooperative effort involving several depart- ments with anearly 100% success rate. Staff will continue to work together diligently to remove graffiti. 86 XIII. RI~CESS - REDEVELOPHENT AGENCY - OFFICIAL ADOOURNMENTS At 8:22 p.m., it was moved by Edgar, seconded b~ Prescott, to recess to a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency; and thence adjourn to the next Regular Meeting on September 21, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in memory of 1st Lt. Chris Robin Toburen, 1st Lt. Scott R. Heister, 1st Lt. Christopher A. Tanner, and Lance Cpl.. Todd B. Kershner, and in honor of Mr. Alfred Landon's lOOth birthday. '~arried 4-0, Kennedy absent. MAYOR CITY CLERK