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Home My WebLink AboutRDA MINUTES 05-05-86 MINUTES OF A REGULAR )~EETING OF 1}mE REDEVELOPMENT A~iENCY OF llJE CIl"f OF TUSTIN, CAJ. IFORNIA APRIL 7, 1986 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:19 p.m. by Chairman Greinke in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. ~ CALL Agency Members Present: Agency Members Absent: Others Present: Frank H. Greinke, Chairman Donald J. Saltarelli, Chairman Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Ronald B. Hoesterey Ursula E. Kennedy None William A. Huston, Exec. Director/City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, Recording Secretary/City Clerk Donald D. Lamm, Community Development Di*rector Robert S. Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Royleen A. White, Dir. of Com. & Admin. Services Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Fred Wakefield, Police Captain Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Approximately 60 in the audience Item No. 5 was considered out of agenda order at this point in the meet- ing. AGENDA OI~DER 5. CONSIDERATION OF PARKING STRUCTURE ACCESS FROM EL CAMINO REAL The Community Development Director presented the staff report as con- tained in the inter-com dated April 7, 1986, prepared by the Community Development Department. Una Boosey, 460 E1 Camino Real, adjoining property owner, expressed con- cerns with the parking ramp and parking lot, stating that her property is al ready walled off on two sides. She suggested the Agency provide a mini-park or courtyard on its property with pedestrian stairway access from E1Camino Real. Chairman Greinke felt the downtown merchants have a' responsibility to market the area to the public. Chairman Pro Tem Saltarelli concurred. Woody Boosey, son of Una Boosey, spoke in opposition to construction of a ramp or asphalt parking lot on adjoining Agency property. He hoped Agency members would consider a proposal for some type of access for customers who shop in the area, but nothing major such as a ramp or asphalt parking lot which would negatively impact the Boosey residence. It was then moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to direct staff to report back with costs and a sketch for a proposed low-maintenance land- scaped yard, with pedestrian access (stairway) to the parking structure. Agency members Edgar and Kennedy concurred. Mrs. Kennedy suggested sign- ing in the area to assist merchants in attracting shoppers. _ After further discussion, the motion carried 5-0. 60 APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Hoestere~, seconded by Edgar, to approve Minutes of the March 17, 1986, Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5-0. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MI& .-'S Page 2, 4-7-86 4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS - I~kRCH, 1986 It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to approve demands in the amount of $40,177.92 for the month of March, 1986, as recommended by the Director of Finance. Carried 5-0. 60 6. OTHER BUSINESS None. 7. ADdOURNI~NT At 8:41 p.m. it was moved by Hoestere~, seconded by Edgar, to adjourn to the next regular meeting on April 21, 1986. Carried 5-0° CHAIRMAN RECORDING SECRETARY MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ETING OF il4E RE1)EVELOP~NT AE~ENCY ~ THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APRIL 21, 1986 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:43 p.m. by Chairman Saltarelli in the CitY Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. ROLL CALL Agency Members Present: Agency Members Absent: Others Present: Donald J. Saltarelli, Chairman Ronald B. Hoesterey, Chairman Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar John Kelly Ursula E. Kennedy None William A. Huston, Exec. Director/City Manager James G. Rourke, City Attorney Mary E. Wynn, Recording Secretary/City Clerk Robert S. Ledendecker, Director of Public Works Edward M. Knight, Senior Planner Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Royleen A. White, Dir. of Com. & Admin. Services Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Approximately 50 in the audience OESIGN REVIEW FOR USE ~RNIT 86-15, MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - RESOLUTION NO. RDA 86-5 The Senior Planner presented the staff report as contained in the inter- com dated April 21, 1986, prepared by the Community Development Depart- ment. Agency member Saltarelli recommended replacing planter boxes with tree wells in the parking lot. In response to Mr. Edgar, Ron Paige, project architect, stated that the timetable to complete construction drawings for submission to the City for final check is within 3-1/2 months of Agency approval to proceed. James Wilmoth, no address given, spoke in opposition to the Multipurpose Senior Citizen Center, stating that it would get greater use as a com- munity center. Mr. Wilmoth expressed unhappiness that park improvements will be torn down to facilitate the building. Edmund F. Shaheen, Clover Drive, spoke in favor of the Center, stating that seniors deserve this type of facility. Richard Vining, 400 West Main Street, stated he was not opposed to the center itself, but objected to the location of the center. He recommended that it be moved southerly so as not to reduce the size of the park. Chairman Saltarelli clarified that the center is designed for general pur- pose use as well, i.e., banquets, town hall meetings, and not solely for senior citizen activities. The City Council and Steering Committee reviewed various proposals, and what is before the Agency this evening is what the consultants and committee have agreed upon. Victor Anderson, Jr., owner of Tustin Blacksmith Shop, spoke in opposition to the center's location in Peppertree Park. He felt the matter should have been placed on the ballot. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to adopt the following: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 86-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SITE AND ELEVATION PLANS FOR THE PROPOSED MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER AT 200 SOUTH "C" STREET. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MIN iS Page 2, 4-21-86 Agency members spoke in support of the project. After further discussion and public input, the motion carried 5-0. 60 4. MAIN STREET & PACIFIC STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION As recommended in the i nter-com dated April 15, 1986, prepared by the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, it was moved by Edgar, sec- onded by Kennedy, to authorize a supplemental 1985-86 budget appropriation in the amount of $99,000 for traffic signal installation at Main and Pacific Streets. Agency member'Kelly wondered if something less expensive could be done to slow traffic, such as stop signs. Mr. Edgar Yelt that the traffic signal is the most direct and effective method to slow down traffic. Lyn A. Van Dyken, 235 South "A" Street, recommended installation of stop signs in the interest of saving money. Chairman Saltarelli pointed out some negative factors of stop signs, such as noise, impeded ability to control timing of traffic, and safety aspects. Ms. Van Dyken felt residents on Main would endure the noise of cars stop- ping/starting to be able to exit their driveways. She was in favor of the stop signs, and suggested flashing warning lights for drivers traveling easterly on the freeway overpass. Mrs. Kennedy suggested that members of the newly-organized TRUST (Tustin Residents United to Save Tustin) group make an appointment with the Direc- tor of Public Works and Chief of Police to discuss area residents' feel- ings on the matter. The Agency then could proceed with the residents' best interests in mind. Ms. Van Dyken was receptive to Mrs. Kennedy's suggestion. Chairman Saltarelli suggested that the Agency could proceed with the motion, but delay its implementation until residents have had an opportunity to meet with staff. The motion carried 4-1, Kelly opposed. 5. .OTHER BUSINESS None. AD~OURNHENT At 9:35 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting on May 5, 1986, by unanimous informal consent. CHAIRMAN RECORDING SECRETARY