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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP.C. MINUTES 08-03-81 TUSTIN PLANNING AGENCY Minutes of Regular Meeting August 3, 1981 The Planning Agency held a regular meeting Monday, August 3, 1981, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 3:06 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Edgar and the invocation was given by Mr. Hoesterey. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp Kennedy Michael Brotemarkle, Community Dev. Director Charles Thayer, City Administrator (Interim) James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Wynn, City Clerk Eva Solis, Deputy City Clerk Approximately 10 in audience MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held July 20, 1981 were approved as submitted. Mayor Sharp announced that William Huston from the City of Millbrae has been appointed as City Manager (starting the first part of September) contingent upon a mutually acceptable salary and benefit package. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. USE PERMIT 81-25 Applicant: Location: Request: Robert P. Warmington Company 13132 Newport (Packer's Square) To amend Use Permit 78-18 to change signing requirement. After the presentation of the staff report the public hearing was opened at 3:12 p.m. Chip Cuthbert, representing the Robert P. Warmington Company stated that he agreed with the contents of the staff report and spoke in favor of the application. The public hearing was closed at 3:14 p.m. Moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar to approve Use Permit 81-25 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1994. Motion Carried: 4-0 AYES: Sharp, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Edgar NOES: None ABSENT: Kennedy Planning Agency Minutes August 3, 1981 Page Two 2. ZONE CHANGE 81-5 Applicant: Location: Request: Joe A. Boswell 14351 Red Hill Avenue To rezone subject property from Duplex Residential (R-2) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) Mr. Saltarelli abstained from this item. Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report and related to the Agency that this zone change would allow a professional office building with the approval of a conditional use permit. The public hearing was opened at 3:19 p.m. Seeing and hearing no one the hearing was closed at 3:20. Moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar to recommend approval of Zone Change 81-5 to the City Council by the adoption of Resolution No. 1996. Motion carried 3-0: AYES: Edgar, Sharp, Hoesterey, NOES: None ABSENT: Kennedy ABSTAINED: Saltarelli 3. VARIANCE 81-5 Applicant: Location: Request: Joe A. Boswell 14351 Red Hill Avenue Authorization to vary with the 10 foot rear setback requirement; to vary with the right-of-way dedication requirement; and to vary with certain parking requirements. Mr. Brotemarkle presented the staff report and informed the Agency that there are two site plans for consideration. The public hearing was opened at 3:29. Joe Boswell, applicant spoke in favor of the project and requested consideration of site plan B. Under either plan the parking would encroach in the public right-of-way. The public hearing was closed at 3:33. Moved by Edgar seconded by Hoesterey to approve Variance 81-5 by the adoption of Resolution No. 1995 with site plan B. Motion carried 3-0: AYES: Hoesterey, Sharp, Edgar NOES: None ABSENT: Kennedy ABSTAINED: Saltarelli PUBLIC CONCERNS - None Planning Agency Minutes August 3, 1981 Page Three STAFF CONCERNS Discussion was held pertaining to public hearings and notification of property owners in condominium projects. AGENCY CONCERNS Mr. Edgar questioned the Moulton Parkway public hearing. Public Works Director, Bob Ledendecker, stated that a public hearing for the Moulton Parkway Environmental Assessment Document is being held on August 4, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. public hearing. 7:30 Planning Agency Meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Sharp,~ Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Edgar Absent: Kennedy Also Present: Michael Brotemarkle, Community Development Director Charles Thayer, Interim City Manager James Rourke, City Attorney Mary Wynn, City Clerk Approximately 90 in the audience CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING Applicant: Location: Request: Six Star Cablevision 1302 Service Road To install a 60 foot antenna and earth station discs and a 10 x 20 foot equipment building. Mr. Brotemarkle related that the applicant has requested continuance to the August 17, 1981 meeting. Chairman Sharp recognized Mr. O'Malley. Martin E. O'Malley, 14681 ~harloma Drive, stated that he had spoke to this item two weeks ago and reiterated that he feels a commercial operation should not use government property. He further stated that Mr. Patty called him last week and asked him for his recommendations as to what he could do to improve the situation. Mr. O'Malley stated that when the people in North Tustin objected there was no continuance why is there one now? Chairman Sharp answered that the applicant also has rights and if he wants to continue it in order to submit additional information, Council is obliged to hear that information. It's not a matter of persuading the Council but rather the Council wanted the applicant to return to the drawing table and improve the application. Mr. Rourke, City Attorney, commented that it has been customary over the years, if an applicant has sought additional time that he would be allowed to have it. Now, legally it would appropriate to allow Six Star that extra time. Mr. O'Malley commented that Six Star had told the Council two weeks would be enough, and now they want four weeks. Planning Agency Minutes August 3, 1981 Page Four Mr. Brotemarkle stated that the reason for the request for the additional time was they indicated they had developed alternative plans but needed additional time to present and explain the plans to the residents and property owners in the area. Mr. Patty had visited the Community Development Office 'and requested copies of the petition and listened to the tapes of the hearing. Mr. Charles Thayer, Acting City Manager, stated that the alternative plans had only been drawn up four days ago and Six Star had not yet had the opportunity of forming a neighborhood meeting. Chairman Sharp encouraged the constituents of the neighborhood to attend the Six Star Meeting and discuss all concerns. Gloria Weber stated that Mr. Patty was canvassing her area and distributing material for Six Star and never mentioned a continuance. Mr. Saltarelli suggested that the citizens should go to the school board and discuss the matter with the property owner. Moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion Carried 4-0: AYES: Sharp, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Edgar NOES: None ABSENT: Kennedy ADJOURNMENT The Planning Agency adjouirned at 7:52 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 17, 1981. Chairman MINUTES OF & ~LAR ~K~r~NG OF '~u~ %I]STIN CIT~ C0~NCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Centennial Way August 3, 1981 TO O~DER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sharp at 3:44 II. R0~J~ CJ~T~. Councilpersons Present: Councilpersons Absent: Others Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp Kennedy James G. Rourke, City Attorney Charles Thayer, Interim City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Mike Brotemarkle, Comm. Dev. Director Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Eva A. Solis, Deputy City Clerk Nancy Miller, Administrative Aide Approximately 10 in the audience III. It was moved by Hoesterey, p.m. to the Redevelopment absent. seconded by Edgar, to recess at 3:45 Agency meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy MI~TF.~ OF A ~ ~£ING ~EDE~E~OP~E~T ~NCY August 3, 1981 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sharp at 3:45 p.m. 2. Members Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp Members Absent: Kennedy 3. APPBOg-AL OF ~IN~TES - July 20, 1981. It was moved by Hoestereyj seconded by Edgar, to approve the minutes of the July 20, 1981, meeting, carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 4. A~/~) OF BID FOR XRVINE ~L~D. STO~ DRAI~ - FBO~ 250' EAST OF HO~T A~E TO'1200' EAST OF"P~O~ECT Bids for subject project were received as follows: Desatoff Const. Co., Montbello Five States Plumbing, Orange Butch Engineering Const., Baldwin Park Gemi, Inc., Arcadia Mike Prlich & Sons, South E1 Monte G. R. Frost, Inc., wilmington Prkacin Co. & Runje Corp., Pasadena Globe Const. Co. & Martin Plotkin, Pomona McGuire Const., Inc., Fontana Ivan Bachan Const. Co., Los Angeles K.E.C. Co. & Keith E. Card, Corona Valverde Const. Co., La Habra Mark Dakovich, Inc., Brea Monarch Construction, Orange Irvine Pipeline Co., Inc., Santa Ana Albert W. Davies, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga Steinbergs Const. Co., Norwalk Peter C. David Co., Garden Grove Thompson-Lee, Inc., Anaheim $157,630.00 $168,928.00 $175,209.00 $176,037.00 $176,116.00 $177,000.00 $181,331.00 $181,962.00 $186,395.00 $188,495.00 $188,744.00 $189,607.00 $194,365.00 $196,669.50 $198,851.00 $202,019.00 $204,940.00 $205,374.00 $263,901.50 The low bid is 24% below Engineer's estimate of $206,978.00, with $208,000.00 in RDA funds presently budgeted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 8-3-81 AS recommended in the memo dated July 28, 1981, prepared by the Public Works Department, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by ~, to award the contract for subject project to the low bidder, Desatoff Construction Co., Montebello, in the amount of $157,630.00. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 91 The Community Development Director provided a recap of the report dated August 3, 1981, prepared by the Community Develop- ment Department on the matter. Staff/Agency discussion followed. Douglas M. Gfeller, Gfeller Development Company, 2070 Business Center Drive, Irvine, spoke on the matter and requested that Agency action on the plaza be deferred to allow downtown area businessmen the opportunity to meet with Gfeller and City staff to fully explore and understand how cul-de-sacing of "C" Street will impact the downtown business area. He further requested approval of the joint parking structure. The Community Development Director concurred with Mr. Gfeller's comments relative to deferring action on the plaza. Following favorable comments on Mr. Gfeller's suggestion, it was mDved by Saltarelli, seconded' by Edgar, to direct the City Attorney to contact Gfeller Development Company's attorneys to formulate an agreement with Gfeller Development to construct a municipally- owned parking structure over the at-grade parking facilities used by the Stevens Development. In response to Mr. Edgar, Mr. Gfeller provided clarification on financing of the project. John Prescott, 18752 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, complimented the Agency on its accomplishments in redevelopment. Mr. Prescott made reference to a parking study conducted earlier by staff whereby a shortage of parking spaces was defined, and felt the Agency may be acting too hastily on a two-story parking structure as opposed to a three-story structure. The Community Development Director responded to Mr. Prescott's concerns regarding the downtown parking deficiency and stated that additional spaces are not currently warranted at this site and would not stimulate redevelopment in other downtown areas. The Interim City Manager indicated staff plans to present a report to the Agency at its next meeting which addresses future plans for development of downtown parking. Mr. Gfeller clarified that Gfeller Development is not requesting nor agreeable to a delay on the parking structure. The Community Development Director added that the parking structure is intended to optimize a particular block and will not attempt to meet other farther-range needs downtown. Messrs. Edgar and Saltarelli concurred. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 81 It was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to adjourn at 4228 p.m. to the next regular meeting on August 17, 1981. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 8-3-81 M~TING OF TUSTIN CIT~ ~ AT 4:28 AugUst 3, 1981 IV. P~B~ZC ~0~CE~S - None V. CCtqi~lT C~T.I~mU~ 1. 2e 7e 10. APPBO~ALOF~IN~TES - July 20, 1981 APP~O~A~ OF D~A~)S in the amount of $558,783.90 ~ATZFICAT~0~OFPA~0~ in the amount of $98,737.64 AC~ba~%NCE OF P~.TC I~w~%B AND ~.~SE OF BO~D8 (Indus- trial Complex southerly of Walnut Ave. and easterly of Pepper- tree homes) Accept all p~blic improvements within Tract No. 8763 and release all pertinent public improvement bonds as recom- mended by City Engineer. 99 D~NIAL OF CLAZ~ O~ ~ MU']~]'BL"IN~I]RANCE CO., DATB OF LO~S: 3--31--81~'CT.A.~MNO&81--13 Deny claim of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. as recon~ended by the City Attorney. 40 EESQU~TIO~ NO. 81--92 - A ~solution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, PERTAINING TO THE DISABILITY RETIRE- MENT OF MELVIN HEIL Adopt Resolution No. 81-92 as recommended by the Personnel Director. 79 D~IAL OF CLAIM OF EI~iA ~TH & (~ ~]GE~S, DATE OF LOSS= 4-11-81, ~'~'mJ_~NO. 81-20 Deny claim of Erma Ruth and Charles Rogers as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 D~IA~ OF ~m_IM OF FE~NC~S B~B~CKE~,"DATE'OF LOSS= 6-17-81, er.~T..qNO;'81-21 Deny claim of Frances Bridenbecker as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 DENLBL OF ~-~T~ OF ~THIE S. ~AT~STO~,'DATE OF LOSS: 6-23-81, CLAL~NO& 81-16 Deny claim of Ruthie S. Ralston as recommended by the City Attorney. 40 D~IIAT, O~ ~%TZ(:~I~q:)~. T.I~.~FE TO'-m/.I,ELATE ~l'.~,..IM OF ET.,F, ANOR M. 1%IEB~; DATE OPLO~S:'-12-10~80; CZ,ALq'NO~ ALC-81--19 DenyApplication for Leave to File Late Claim as recon~ended by the City Attorney. 40 A~A~D OF BID FOR 12 PASSENGER~AN Award the bid for one van in the amount of $12,752.51 to the firm of Santa Aha Ford of Santa Aha as recommended by the Director of Co~nunity Services. 87 It was moved by Edgar; seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the entire Consent Calendar. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. VI. OEDI'NA_~CES FOR I~O- D~CTX0~' 1. O~)ZN~NCENO. 856 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, AMENDING THE ~3STIN CITY CODE RELATIVE TO USES PERMITTED IN PUBLIC PARKS AND PLACES It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 856 have first reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. Following reading of title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, that Ordinance No. 856 be introduced. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 8-3-81 O~DINANCE NO. 857 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, CA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE TUSTIN COM/~3NITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY It was moved by Edgar3 seconded by Hoesterey, that Ordinance No. 857 have first reading by title only. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. Following reading of title by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, that Ordinance No. 857 be introduced. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 81 VAX. O~DINA~CES FOR ~DOPTI~ - None OLD ~SINESS 1. S~C~O~ AVE~E P~"r~AN C~OSSING AT T~E 'A.T. & S.F. ~aT~.~OAD TRA~ (F~TA SP~R) Pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Director, it was moved by Hoesterey, seconded by Edgar, to defer considera- tion of the matter to the evening session. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 10~ 2. WAT.~TE~ FO=r~ A~T BO~S/CIT~ OF ~=rxm/BOYS' ~VnB Following Councilman Edgar's comments that final agreement is very close, the Interim City Manager indicated that the City Attorney was attempting contact with the Boys' Club attorney, and the matter was temporarily deferred by unanimous informal consent. 85 CITI~-~ ~EP~S~NTA'rlVS TO AESTHETIC REVIEW P~G~A~ I-5 i~.-.sK- CHANGE Councilman Edgar reported that two residents had indicated their interest in serving on the committee, and he had informed them to communicate that interest in writing to the Council. In order to allow more interested persons to apply for appointment, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to continue the matter to the August 17, 1981, meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 28 4. REPRES~NATIVE AND AI~TE~AT~ D~.~ATE TO ORANGE CO~NT~ W~ALTH PLANNING C~ONCIL Pursuant to the memo dated August 3, 1981, prepared by the City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to appoint Phyllis Tuttle as representative and Bonnie Gillman as Alternate Delegate, to the Orange County Health Planning Council. The Mayor requested that the representative provide progress reports to the Council periodically, either written or verbal. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 70 IX. NEW ~SINESS '1. ~ O~ANGE ~ WATE~ DI~-A'~XCT (E.O.C.W.D.) wm.w~-rxO~ Following consideration of the memo dated July 28, ~981, pre- pared by the City Engineer, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, that the Council encourage Earl Rowenhorst to file his papers for reelection to the East Orange County Water District, but that it not be a requirement. The Interim City Manager responded to the Mayor that such filing would not constitute a conflict of interest. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. ~07 2. ~EST FOR ~--,IAN I.~.%~ ~0DIFICATIO~ OF IRVINE BOULEVA~) (Unbudgeted Item) As reco~ended in the memo dated July 28, 1981, prepared by the City Engineer, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by ~oesterey, to place the Median Island modifications along Irvine Boulevard at the Mountain View and "A" Street intersections on a CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 8-3-81 X. STAFF C0~CE~S 1. XX. ~ B~SII~SS 1. AGE~DA 0~DER VIII · ~ ~)8IN~SS 2. XI. BUSI2~ESS 2. priority list for capital projects to be added to the 1981-82 Capital Improvement Budget subject to funds being available due to reduced costs of other capital Projects scheduled in the 1981-82 fiscal year, on the basis of health and safety. Councilman Saltarelli added that he would be favorable to removal of a tree well, if deemed advisable, to allow stacking in the turn pockets. The City Engineer indicated that the tree well at Mountain View will be removed to allow stacking of two cars in that pocket. He also pointed out that staff's recommen- dation is that the items be added to the budget. Councilman Edgar interjected that perhaps the project could be funded from the funds which had been allocated for improvements to the area in Annexation No. 123, which was defeated. The City Engineer reported that staff would have to verify those funds. Following further discussion, the motion was amended by Salta- relli, seconded by Hoesterey, to continue the matter to the August 17, 1981, meeting for further reco~'endations. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 92 3. ~EST TO F,,.r.~ACANC~ - ~T~ING INS~'~CTOR (Budgeted Position) As recommended in the memo dated August 3, 1981, prepared by the Comx~unity Development Director, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize filling the position of Building Inspector, with e~phasis on electrical inspections. Motion car- ried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 79 CHANGE OF FOI~AT FOR ~DAS Following the Interim City Manager's report and Councilman Hoesterey's suggestion that all agenda pages be n,,mhered consecutively across the bottom, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to approve adoption of the format for future agendas as contained in the memo dated August 3, 1981, prepared by the City Clerk. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 37 ~EN01~ND~M OF D~DEI~TANDING - CIT~ OF T~STiN/OI~NGE CO~N~f Pursuant to the recon~endation of the Interim City Manager, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere~, to approve the Memo- randem of Understanding between the City of Tustin and Orange County Employees' Association{ and authorize its execution by Mayor and Clerk. Carried 6-0, Kennedy absent. 45 ~LTER FOSTER A~ BOOF~/CIT~ OF The City Attorney reported that his efforts to reach Mr. Rus, Boys' Club attorney, had proved unsuccessful. Following further discussion, the matter was continued to the August 17 meeting by unanimous informal consent. 85 RE~EST FOR m,.m.~'xAv,~ SESSIO~ Both the Interim City Manager and the Mayor requested an Execu- tive Session for discussion of personnel matters. 3. ~,SIGtt'ATIO~ OF CITY ADMI'NTST'EATOR DAN ~T.ANK~NSRTD The City Attorney reported that the City Clerk brought to his attention the fact that no official record reflects Council's acceptance of Dan Blankenship's resignation dated March 9, 1981. It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere], to accept the resignation of Dan Blankenship, City Administrator, effective June 1, 1981. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 35 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 8-3-81 SESSIO~ & 40 B~ETA WAY WAx~ W~F.T. SITE NOISE I~RT 5o The Interim City Manager made brief reference to the memo dated July 24, prepared by the City Engineer, and indicated that staff would proceed as indicated unless any objections by Council were made. 107 Following the Interim City Manager's report regarding the memo dated July 28, 1981, regarding submittal of resolutions for con- sideration by the Annual Conference of California Cities and discussion, Council concurred to direct staff to prepare a reso- lution on the matter for Council consideration at the evening session. 79 60 VARIES C~qCERNS - CO~NCTTJ(AN '~GAR Councilman Edgar ~equested information on the following items: 1) The Finance Director reported that information on the 1981- 82 Assessed Valuation would hopefully be presented at the August 17 Council meeting, pending receipt of same from the County Assessor's office. 2) The City Engineer indicated that staff is working to get Council approval of public works projects in order to take advantage of the currently favorable competitiYe price market, which is expected to last for another six months. 3) The Community Services Director reported that the deadline for Requests for Proposal for Columbus Tustin is within 90 days. She also stated that the deadline for grant fund applications is late September, but plans do not have to accompany the application. 7. SENATE BILL 799 -- In response to Councilman Hoesterey, the Interim City Manager reported that a letter had been forwarded to our legislators in opposition to SB 799 - Fireworks. 52 80 ~EST FOR .B~r, JS~.~'£J.¥K S~SSIO~ -- ~tRJm~:, ,.~ SALTA,.Tz'~F-T-T Councilman Saltarelli requested an executive session for discus- sion of a potential litigation matter. 9. S,~ STA~ C2~LE~ISION Mayor Sharp announced that Six Star Cablevision had submitted a request for continuance of the public hearing to the August 17 meeting. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to recess at 4:58 p.m. to an Executive Session for discussion of personnel and legal matters, and thence to the 7:30 p.m. evening session. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. CITY Following the Planning Agency meeting, the City Council was called to order at 7:52 p.m. by Mayor Sharp. CITY C~JNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 8-3-81 II. RO~L CST.?. III. ~ ~.TC ~EARINGS Councilpersons Present: Councilpersons Absent: Others Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp Kennedy James G. Rourke, City Attorney Charles Thayer, Interim City Manager Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk Mike Brotemarkle, Comm. Dev. Director Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director Ronald Nault, Finance Director Royleen White, Community Services Director Captain Lowenberg, Acting Police Chief Approximately 40 in the audience 1. FISCAI~ 1981--82 PI~O~D ~_q~R'PUND-BO~GET (Continued Hearing) ~S(~UT~O~ NO. 81-90 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, ADOPTING THE WATER FUND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82 The Public Hearing was opened at 7:54 p.m. There being no com- ments or objections, Mayor Sharp closed the Public Hearing and it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to adopt Resolu- tion No. 81-90. Councilman Edgar explained that he made the motion because he believes the information in the budget is a reasonable estimate of what we are going to need to spend in the forthcoming year, but he was disappointed that we still do not have a thorough base line of where we stand. He asked that there be agendized a month from now a more complete presentation paralleling what we are presenting to the auditors relative to the 1980-81 budget. Councilman Saltarelli agreed that he was not satisfied with the report because the statistical data is not verified and the information is primarily projections. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. It was moved by Edgarx seconded by Saltarelli, to agendize for the meeting of September 8 an update on the Water Service Department of the base line with such statistics as last year's revenues, the bottom line balance for July 1, 1981, and any other relevant data that can give Council an understanding of the City's status. The Interim City 'Manager explained that staff was under a misconception of what the Council was looking for when they used the term "base line," because "base line" to staff is what was presented in the Budget. Staff has a better understanding of what Council wants and will supply same. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 2. APPEAT., OF PLANNING ~NC~ APPROVAL OF USE PER~IT 81-22 ~TIO~NO. 81-91 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, UPHOLDING THE FINDINGS AND DECISION OF THE PLAN- NING ~ENCY APPROVING USE PERF~IT 81-22 (Authorization of a 72 foot tall, 60,000 sq. ft. office structure at 615 E. First Street) The Community Development Director reported that this was an appeal filed by Dr. James A. Padova, on behalf of Excelsior Associates, citing "Unresolved issues that would have impact on the area property owners" as the reason for the appeal. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 8-3-81 In response to Mayor Sharp's question of whether he should take part in the discussion of this item since he was absent when the Use Permit was approved by the Planning Agency, Attorney Rourke answered that he could as this was like a new review of the Agency's action. The Public Hearing was opened at 8:08 p.m. Dr. James Padova, 18102 Irvine Blvd., managing partner of the Excelsior Associates that is the partnership that owns and oper- ates the medical/dental complex in the property contiguous and to the north of the project proposed by Far West Savings, stated he was not sure that this is an appeal but he wanted to have some points clarified for the record, primarily regarding traf- fic flow. He was on vacation at the time of the Planning Agency hearing. He drew Council's attention to Basmaciyan-Darnell, Inc.'s Engineering report for Far West Savings Office Project, particularly Figure 1 which shows that the present flow of traf- fic on Fashion Lane is 2,150 with 259 noon peak count and 234 PM peak hour volume; Figure 2 which shows 40% of the project trip distribution will be through Fashion Lane; Figure 3 which shows this project will generate 295 trips on Fashion Lane with 53 a.m. peak volume and 55 p.m. peak volume; Figure 4 which shows 2,450 existing plus project-related traffic volumes with 289 p.m. peak volume; and Table 1 which shows trip generation rates of 12.3 vehicles per 1,000 sq.ft, and 738 daily trips with 133 vehicles at the a.m. peak hour and 138 vehicles at the p.m. peak hour. (A copy of this report is on file in the City Clerk's office). Councilman Edgar responded that Dr. Padova's questions were dis- cussed at length at the Planning Agency meeting. We were assured by staff that the traffic numbers were comfortable. Part of our approval vas based upon Far West sharing the cost of a signal at the corner of First and Fashion Lane and that red curbing would be done, if needed, to move the traffic more expeditiously. The City Engineer said that on a 24-hour basis, the capacity on Fashion Lane between First and Irvine Blvd. was 6,000 vehicles, with the a.m. peak at 550 and the p.m. peak at 660 vehicles. Removing parking on Fashion Lane would not increase the number of vehicles but would enhance the safety of travel along Fashion Lane. Fashion Lane exists as a 40 ft. street, curb to curb width. Concievably you can put four 10 ft. lanes, but with the configuration of Fashion Lane (two 90 degree turns between First and Irvine) he recom~ended against any additional lanes other than one in either direction. The Costa Mesa Freeway, at the present time in the a.m. and p.m., is running at capacity and it is not projected that we will be getting any more traffic from the freeway going to this office at any faster rate of volume during the a.m. and p.m.peaks until such time as the freeway is widened. One area in the report that we did not concur with 100% at the Planning Agency meeting was that we felt there could be some problems with left-turn pocket storage on First Street and in the event the problem came up in the future, we would · probably have to restrict left-turn movements during the peak hours. Maurice Lebanoff, 181 Heidi Dr., Santa Ana, builder and part owner of a building at 161 Fashion Lane, said that he was in favor of the project but had some concerns, particularly that Council would consider red curbing in an area that already has problems with parking. He was concerned with southbound traffic as they cross over Fashion Lane to enter the North driveway to the Far West Bank and with ingress and egress as far as signali- zation on First Street. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 8-3-81 The City Engineer responded with respect to the southbound traf- fic that when it is found that the traffic warrants it, we will consider putting in a two-way stop. As for First Street and Fashion Lane, someday there will be a signal when traffic war- rants it and this signal will be coordinated with the signal at Centennial Way. Mel Darnell with Basmaciyan-Darnell, Inc., the company respon- sible for the traffic report, said that staff had been very cooperative and he concurred that the City Engineer's figures were reasonable. These are not absolute numbers. They are estimates. John Jamieson, representative of Far West Savings, agreed with the facts as presented. The' City Engineer agreed to send Dr. Padova a set of the figures and a copy of the minutes of this meeting. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. and it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to confirm the Planning Agency's action by the adoption of Resolution No. 81-91. Councilman Saltarelli commented that he thought the point Dr. Padova was making was that the traffic engineer cannot quarantee their work anymore than doctors can guarantee theirs. Six months after occupancy, we should have a traffic count on this area. Motion carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. CITY OF T~ST~N PAI~TICIPATIO~ WITH 'THE COOl, TX OF OI~I~E UNDER THE HO~SIN~ A~D C~Hmn~. DEVE~T 'ACT"(~CDA) The Community Development Director reported that at one time the City was a participant under HCDA and subsequently the City withdrew from the program in favor of the County using the funds in the County islands. The purpose tonight and at the Public Hearing on August 17, 1981 is to take input from the public regarding projects the City may submit. We can submit one proj- ect now but recognize that there are other projects that are needed and could be submitted at a later date. Councilman Edgar expressed that when the Council discontinued participation in the program, we were unwilling to accept Fed- eral money if we could expose ourselves to expenditures in excess of what revenues we would be able to get from Community Development. It was his understanding as he read some of the dialogue of the Congress, they have relinquished some of those Housing Assistance requirements. If we are going to make this kind of commitment, we are going to have to be very alert as to whether or not we are exposing ourselves to some Federal bureau- cracy that we have been avoiding all this time. The Community Development Director pointed out that some U. S. Senators have been proposing major modifications to the Housing and Community Development program which would be less strin- gent. The Housing Assistance Plan in reality would not be more intensive than the City Housing Element that has been adopted, which has been reviewed by the State in conjunction with the Housing Assistance Plan and was approved as sufficient to meet the requirements with only a few minor comments. The Public Hearing was opened at 9:00 p.m. Nick Ogden, 13841 Red Hill, representing. TLC Senior Center, stated that the seniors he represents are very enthusiastic and concerned about the Council's position on this matter and the CITY Cf~3NCIL MINUTES Page 10, 8-3-81 benefits the seniors would derive from it. The moderate-income people have felt the economic crunch. The information he has received appears that this would be beneficial to them and he urged the Council to participate in this program. Councilman Hoesterey commented that he had read that the present Mayor of New York City said one of the major factors that con- tributed to their bankruptcy was having to match Federal Grants. He said he was not ready to pass this carte blanche but wanted to know what we are subjecting ourselves to by committing this money. Councilman Edgar said it was essential to have not only a report from the Community Development Director, but also from the City Attorney on the position of what our commitments are. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Ho°st°fey, to continue this Public Hearing to the August 17, 1981, Council meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 81 1. S~C~O~ A~]~]E P~ES~ZAN CBOSSING AT THE A.To & TRA(~S ' (~E~TA- Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer, suggested that this item be con- tinued to the next meeting since Mr. Speicher (complainant) was not present. It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere~, to continue this item to the August 17, 1981 meeting. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. ~0~ V° O'j"-- ~: ~,. ~,~(~/~TIO~'NO;'"81-93 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFOP~NIA CITIES REGARDING CHANGES IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to adopt Resolu- tion No. 81-93. Carried 4-0, Kennedy absent. 79 Mayor Sharp announced that a new City Manager, William Huston from the City of Millbrae, has been hired subject to a mutually acceptable financial package. He will be starting the first part of September. He extended his thanks to Interim City Man- ager Charles Thayer for a job well done. VI. PU~.TC (~umu~S - None ~II. ADJ~M~iT It was moved by Ho°st°fey, seconded by Edgar, to adjourn at p.m. to the next regular meeting on August 17, 1981. Carried.