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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1 MINUTES 07-02-84MI#UTES OF A REGULAR HEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JUNE 18, 1984 II. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Edgar, and the Invocation was given by Councilman Hoesterey. ROLL CALL Councilpersons Present: Councilpersons Absent: Others Present: Ursula E. Kennedy, Mayor Frank H. Greinke, Mayor Pro Tem Richard B. Edgar Ronald B. Hoesterey Donald J. Saltarelli None James G. Rourke, City Attorney William A. Huston, City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Donald D. Lamm, Com. Development Director Robert S. Ledendecker, Dir. of Public Works Charles R. Thayer, Chief of Police Approximately 50 in the audience III. PROCLARATIO# - 1983WOIqRll OF THE YEAR Mayor Kennedy read and presented a proclamation honoring and recog- nizing Frances Wilcox Logan as the 1983 Woman of the Year, nominated by the Tustin Historical Society. Mrs. Logan expressed her thanks to the Council and the Historical Society, and she introduced family members. Members of the Tustin Historical Society were invited to stand and received recognition as well. [P) IV. RECESS - CLOSED SESSION; RECONVENED At 7:09 p.m. it was moved by Greinke, seconded by Hoesterey, to recess to a Closed Session for discussion of legal matters. Carried 5-0. The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:32 p.m. with all members present. PUBLIC INPUT ORAINRGE PROBLEM - 1422 LANCE DRIVE Retired Major R. A. Campbell, 1422 Lance Drive, complained that stagnant water settles in front of his home as a result of sewage backed up on Andrews. He stated he has complained to the Water and Engineering Departments in the past to no avail, and he will circu- late a petition among' area homeowners and contact the County Health Department if the problem is not resolved. Mayor Kennedy assured Mr. Campbell the Director of Public Works would be in contact with him the next day. 91 2. PROPOSAL - BURGiJ&RY ~Oll~CTIOM SYSll~N Philip Costanzo, 14422 Grassmere Lane, proposed and demonstrated a low-cost, high technology burglary protection system which he has developed. Mayor Kennedy thanked Mr. Costanzo and requested he direct a letter to Council for evaluation, response and' review by the Chief of Police. 82 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 6-18-84 VI. VII. PUBLIC HEARING 1. APPEAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 84-8 - ~rORGETOYN MANOR APARTMENT EXPAN- SION AT 13181-13195 GWYNElll ~IVE The Community Development Director presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in the inter-corn dated June 13, 1984, prepared by the Community Development Department. The Co,,,,~nity Development Director summarized a letter dated June 14, 1984, from Alice Anderson, 1362 Olwyn Drive, in opposition to the project. The Co,,,,,unity Development Director narrated slides of the Proposed apartment expansion which were viewed by Council. Mayor Kennedy opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. James Beauchamp, project applicant, spoke in favor of Use Permit' No. 84-8 and responded to Council questions. The following persons spoke in opposition to Use Permit No. 84-8: Howard Gorman, 1421. Mauna Loa Edward Chang, 1271Mauna Loa Charles A. Tamulevich, L3191 Gwyneth Drive, '#C, read a letter from Michael/Diana Marchese, 1282 Olwyn Drive, in favor of U.P. #84-8. Kent Sorey, 1321 Mauna Loa, spoke in opposition to Use Permit No. 84-8. The following persons spoke in favor of Use Permit No. 84-8: Tim Hav~chorne, 13183 Gwyneth Drive, #A Hugh Oaschbach, 13189 Gwyneth Drive, #C, read a letter dated June 7, 1984, signed by three neighbors and himself. WilliamJones, read a letter from Terry White dated April 12, 1984. Bernard Maye-O'Brien, 13181Gwyneth Drive, #A The following spoke in opposition to Use Permit No. 84-8: Marsha Sorey, 1321Mauna Loa James McKahan, 1392 Olwyn Drive Ted Ondracek, 1342 Olwyn Drive, read letter dated June 11, from Mrs. Ondracek in opposition to Use Permit No. 84-8. Deon Kelly, 1312 Olwyn Drive Chris Gorman, 1421Mauna Loa Maureen McKahan, 1392 Olwyn D¥ive 1984, The public hearing was closed at 8:37 p.m. by Mayor Kennedy. Council discussion followed, with consensus that the matter be con- tinued to review project modifications, i.e., lowering structure height to one-story, decreasing density through elimination of units, and providing fire access to the complex. It was then moved by Greinke, seconded by Edgar, to continue con- sideration of Use Permit NO. 84-8 to duly 16, 1gu4. Motion carried 5-0. 81 CONSENT CAL.ENDN;~ It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to approve the entire Consent Calendar. Councilman Edgar made a correction to the June 4, 1984, Minutes, page 4, item 4, to read as follows: "4. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED - BUDGET DISCUSSIONS Council concurred to schedule an adjourned regular meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the 1984-85 budget." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3,' 6L18-84 VIII. IX. Xe The motion carried 5-0 to approve the Consent Calendar with the noted correction to Item No. 1. 1. APPROVAL OF MIN~S - JUNE 4, 1984 (As corrected) JUNE 5, 1984 JUNE 6, 1984 RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL IN THE AJ4OUNT OF $109,399.24 APPROVAL OF ~DS IN THE MOUNT OF $878,090.18 5O 3. RF. SOLUTION NO. 04-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 12018 Adopted Resolution No. 84-44 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 99 4. R£SOLtF[ION NO. 84-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS Adopted Resolution No. 84-45 as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 54 5. REQUEST FOR RESTRICTED PARKING DURING STREET SWEEPING OPERATIONS - WALNUT PARK CO.UNITY ~EVELOPMENT Authorized the installation of signing to restrict on-street parking during street sweeping hours, 6:00 A.M. to Noon on Monday, on all the streets within the Walnut Park Community development and that warnings be issued in lieu of citations for the first 30 days' after sign installation as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 75 LOAN TO TUSTIN rJ)I~qUIIITY NEDEVELOIRqENT AGENCY, SOUTH ~ PROJECT AREA Authorized the Mayor to sign the subject Agreement loaning the South Central Redevelopment Project Area $125,000 at 12% interest as recommended by the Finance Director. 45 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION None. OLD 1. BUSINESS PARKING COMPLAINTS - 200 BLOCK WEST SIXTH STREET AND 500 BLOCK SOUTH 'C' STREET As recommended in the inter-com report dated June 13, 1984, pre- pared by the Director of Public Works, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Greinke, to authorize the following: 1) Two hour parking tow away zone, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday on Sixth St. between "B" Street and 150 --+feet easterly of E1Camino Real; 2) Install handicapped parking zones on westerly side of "C" Street and the northerly side of "B" Street; and 3) Install red zones at the intersections of Sixth and "C" Street, and Sixth' and "B" Street. In accordance with Councilman Edgar's suggestion, the Director of Public Works was requested to provide a status report six months from implementation of the authorized action. The motion carried 5-0. 75 Leonard Chronomud, 14401Cloverbrook, owner of Tustin Garage at 560 E1 Camino Real, voiced objections to the two-hour parking tow-away zone on Sixth Street between "B" Street and 150 ~ feet easterly of E1Camino Real. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 6-18-84 Chris Chornomud, 14401 Cloverbrook, spoke in concurrence with Leonard Chornomud's comments and requested that Tustin Garage be provided sufficient timely notice of any changes to be implemented in the parking conditions. A~ENDA ~ROER OTHER BUSINESS Councilman Greinke extended congratulations to Joyce Bailey, Edison Company representative, upon her election as President of the Tustin Chamber of Com- merce. XI. NEW BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC NEARING - 1984-85 BUDGET It was moved by.Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to conduct a public hearing on July 2, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., regarding the preliminary 1984-85 budget as recommended by the City Manager in his inter-com dated June 12, 1984. Carried 5-0. ~g 2. ANNUAL TREE STUMP REMOVAL & GRINDING PROGIL~M Pursuant to the recommendation contained in the inter-com dated June 13, 1984, prepared by the Engineering Division, it was moved by Edgar, seconded b~ Hoesterey, to award the Annual Tree Stump Removal and Grinding Program to ~dney Tree Service for $7,175.00 as recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 85.1 AGENDA ORDER - WALK-ON ITEM CABLE TEI.£VI$ION FRANCHISE COMMUNICOM/UNITED CABLE XZ. Bob Guthrie, CommuniCom representative, made a chart presentation show- ing that the system will be completely installed by June 30, 1984, with the exception of three areas. Councilman Greinke reiterated his concerns regarding failure to obtain corporate guarantees from United Cable. He stated he would not support any extension until the City recovers $10,000 in legal fees from United Cable, to which the City Attorney responded it could be a condition of extension. Bob Towe, Vice President of United Cable, explained the confusion sur- rounding completion of system construction. It was then moved by Saltarelli, seconded b~ Greinke, that subject to payment of legal fees in the amount of $10,000, plus staff time spent on the project, Co,,m~ntCom will be given a 30-day extension for con- struction without the $500/day penalty and a 90-day extension for acquisition by United Cable. Councilman Hoesterey was agreeable on the condition that there be updates at 30-day intervals on how matters are proceeding. Mr. Towe stressed the quality of the system's operation, and requested that acquisition of CommuniCom by United be kept a. separate Issue. He agreed the City should be reimbursed for additional legal expenses, but noted that staff time is covered by the franchise fee and that it should not be included in ongoing expenses. The City Manager recommended staff be directed to determine future expenses as "reasonable compensation." There was general consensus and further Council discussion. The motion carried 5-0. 53 NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 3. BICYCLE & PEOESTRZAN FA£ILITY PROJECTS (FISCAL YEAR 1984-85) The Director of Public Works presented the staff report and recom- mendation as contained in his inter-com dated June 11,, 1984. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 6-18-84 Following Council/staff discussion, it was moved by Edgar, seconded. by Greinke, to authorize sidewalk construction on the northerly side of McFadden Avenue and 200 + feet easterly of Tustin Village Way and Pasadena Avenue at an e~imated cost of $13,300.00, with costs over and above Tustin's allocation of $10,294.00 to be aug- merited from the General Fund. Carried 5-0. 86 PROPOSAL TO REPLACE CITY WISHING NELL ENTRANCE SIGNS The Community Development Director presented the staff report and recommendation as contained in his inter-com dated June 13, 1984, on subject project. Council discussion followed regarding installation of signs for traffic entering Tustin from southerly points. It was then moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to: 1) Authorize staff to obtain competitive-bids and expend a maximum of $5,000 from the Beautification Fund to replace three City entrance signs as recommended by the Director of Community Development; and 2) Direct staff to review a City-wide entryway sign plan, not necessarily tied to the wishing well design. The motion carried 5-0. 93 XII. REPORTS 1. PLANNING COI~ISSION ACTIONS - JUNE Il, 1984 It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to ratify the entire Planning Commission Action Agenda of June 11', 1984. After a brief question-and-answer period, the motion carried 5-0. 80 2. COLUI~US-TUSTIN NELL PROJECT STATUS REPORT Following a question-and-answer period, it was moved by Edgar, sec- onded by Saltarelli, to receive and file the inter-com 'report dated June 13, 1984, prepared by the Dtrector of Public Works on subject Item. Carried 5-0. 107 3. STATUS REPORT CONCERNING ZONING CONSISTENCY Will4 THE GENEILRL PLAN As recommended in the inter-com dated June 23, 1984, prepared by the Community Oevelopment Department, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by'Edgar., to receive and file subject report. Motion car- ried 5-0. 56 4. REVXEW OF CITY'S ZONING & BUILDING CODE'ENFORCEMENT PROGIU~ It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by EdgaK, to direct City staff and the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for a citation program to enforce Zoning and Building Code violations as recommended by the Community Development Department in the inter- com dated June 13, 1984. Following Council/staff discussion, the motion carried 5-0. 81 5. P~RK & CIVIC (][lITER BOND REDEMPTION OPTIONS The City Manager presented the staff report as contained in the inter-com report dated June 13, 1984, prepared by the Finance Director, and responded to Council questions. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize the Finance Director to explore purchasing the bonds {with no increment limitations) and actively pursue same with available fund balances. Motion carried 5-0. 50 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 6-18-84 XlII. OTHER BUSINESS REQUEST FOR CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION The City Manager requested a continuance of the Closed Session for discussion of legal matters. 2. ~TIONAL ~ARDS FOR FIIIAltCIAL REPORTING The City Manager noted with pride that the City has been awarded a Certificate of Conformance in Financial Reporting, and the Finance Director has been presented an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada {GFOA). The City Council requested a press release to that effect be prepared, accompanied by a Council congratulatory letter to appropriate staff menfoers. 54) e SAIl DIEG~ CREEK SEDIEIlTATION CONTROL PLAN The City *Manager responded to Councilman Edgar's inquiry on the San Diego Creek Sedimentation Control Program, stating that the City was not advised of same until most details had been worked out, and the City's position is contrary to that stated in County Supervisor Riley's letter. Staff has no intention of bringing the matter to Council until a response to concerns on the program is received. PLANNING COI~ISSIOR APPLICATION GUIUELIRES There was discussion regarding expiration of Planning Commission terms, establishing guidelines for interested applicants, and establishing a logical appointment procedure. It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize the Planning Commission to continue in its present form until such time as appointments/reapp°tntments are made. The motion carried 5-0. 5. ~TIN LEGISLATORS Councilman Greinke reported he was in Washington, D.C., a few weeks ago and met with, and was able to express thanks personally to, Congressman Dannemeyer on supporting Tustin on the Bullet Train issue, and to Congressman Badham on assisting in the realignment issue through the USMCAS(H), Tustin. 6. REVIEW OF POLITICAL CANPAIg SIgi REGULATIONS Councilman Greinke inquired on the status of Council's direction at its April 16, 1984, meeting to direct staff to review existing sign controls for possible revision to place political signs under same guidelines as those for realtors, etc. The Community Development Director responded that staff hopes to have a report at the July 2, 1984, meeting. 93 7. COIIGRATULATIONS TO COUNCIl. MAN Councilman Greinke congratulated Councilman Richard B. Edgar on his joint chairmanship of the Orange County Sanitation District. 8. TUSTI# WATER UTILITY ANNEXATION NO. 131 Councilman Saltarelli expressed thanks to staff and City Council for the excellent follow-up job done in the LAFCO matter regarding Tustin Water Utility Annexation No. 131. 24 g. llJSTIll I(NX)WS I]RAINAGE ~OBLEM Councilman Saltarelli reported a problem in Tustin Meadows with the Bridgeport/Gre~nmeadow drain causing water backup, and it needs to be flushed out. 91 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 6-18-84 10. CLEANUP OF NORTHBOUND SIi FREEWAY Mayor Kennedy thanked the Director of Public Works for effecting the cleanup of the northbound Costa Mesa 55 freeway by CalTrans. XIV. RECESS - REOEVELOPMENT - CLOSED SESSION; AOJOURNI~NT At 10:22 p.m., it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to recess to the Redevelopment Agency, thence to a Closed Session for discussion of legal matters; and thence adjourn to the next regular meeting on July 2, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0. MAYOR CITY CLERK