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OF ',~ TUSTIN CTT~ COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Centennial Way
Jrt1F 6, 1981
T., C~T.T.
TO OPJ)E~ The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Hoesterey at 4:41
p.m.
II.
~ r-av.r. Councilpersons Present:
Councilpersons Absent:
Others Present:
Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli
Sharp
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Charles Thayer, Interim City Manager
Eva A. Solis, Deputy City Clerk
Mike Brotemarkle, Com. Dev. Director
R. Kenneth Fleagle, Com~. Dev. Consultant
Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer
Roy Gonzales, Personnel Director
Ronald Nault, Finance Director
Royleen White, Community Services Director
Nancy Miller, Administrative Aide
Approximately 15 in the audience
III.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to recess at 4:42 p.m.
to the Redevelopment Agency meeting. Carried 4-0.
~E~E~OP~T ~C~
July 6, 1981
1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pro Tem Hoesterey at
4:42 p.m.
2. Members Present: Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli
Members Absent: Sharp
3. APP~O~]~ OF ~.m=x'~,~ - June 15, 1981
It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to approve the min-
utes of the June 15, 1981, meeting. Carried 4-0.
5. WOI~K PBOPO~A~ FOR E~PAND~D COIK.JHX'xx I~DEFEI&)PMI~T ~'~C~ DEFEE,-
OPI~T
Following additional comments by Dr. Fleagle to his report dated
July 6, 1981, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to
authorize staff to set for public hearing on July 20, 1981, con-
sideration of an amendment to the Finance Plan of the Tustin
Redevelopment Plan.
Pursuant to Council/staff discussion, the motion was amended by
Edgar~ seconded by Saltarelli, to authorize staff to proceed
with:
1)
An amendment to the Project "A" (Town Center Project Area)
financing plan to increase revenues from $600,000 to $1.5
million and to increase bonded indebtedness limitation from
$6.5 million to $10 million to be presented to the A~ency on
July 20, 1981;
2)
The acquisition of land for public parking accommodations
and acquiring option for the purchase of land for civic
center development and private redevelopment, as approved by
the Agency;
3)
The expansion of the survey area to include the entire City
l~m~ts for the purpose of establishing projects in areas in
need of public improvements; and
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4)
An amendment to the area of the Redevelopment Plan to enable
establishing a Project Area "B" for Irvine lands and "C" for
recently annexed County islands. The amendment of the plan
to increase the area or to create a new area will place the
Agency under the restrictions of the Montoya 20% housing set
aside and the other control measures of the 1976 legisla-
tion.
Motion carried 4-0.
81
~ESOL~TI(~ NO. RDA 81-7 - A Resolution of the Tustin Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin, California, ACCEPT-
ING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE
OF COMPLETION (Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Second Street and
"C" Street - Holstrom Construction Corporation)
AS recommended in the memo dated June 29, 1981, prepared by the
City Engineer, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Edgar, to
adopt Resolution No. RDA 81-7, and authorize payment of the
final 10% retention amount ($2,226.02) if no claims or stop
notices are filed within 30 days of the date of recordation of
the Notice of Completion. Carried 4-0. 91
8. DEP]~LOPM~T P~OP(k~AL - NW CO~K OF SECOND ST. & P~OSPECT AB.
The Community Development Director provided additional informa-
tion to the staff report dated July 6, 1981, regarding the pro-
posed development at subject location. It was moved by Edgar,
seconded by Saltarelli, to reaffirm the Agency's position that
the City is not interested in exercising condemnation proceed-
ings for acquisition of the site but prefers to encourage pri-
vate development in an expeditious manner. Motion carried 4-0.
81
In reference to tandem parking as indicated in the report,
Hoesterey stated his concerns over its effects on employee
morale; Saltarelli felt tandem parking could prove successful in
a commercial area for customers, with time restrictions. No
action was taken on this matter.
As recommended in the report dated July 1, 1981, prepared by the
Finance Director, it was moved by Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli,
to approve the loan agreement for $1,125,000.00 between the
Tustin Comm%unity Redevelopment Agency and the City of Tustin and
authorize its execution by Mayor and Clerk. Carried 4-0. 45
10. DO%~O~NPANKING
In response to Councilman Saltarelli's inquiry, the Community
Development Director reported that .staff will be meeting with
Gfeller Development Corporation on July 7 to discuss downtown
parking, and will then schedule a meeting with the Agency Com-
mittee, staff and Gfeller to pursue the matter.
It was then moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, to adjourn
at 5:05 p.m. to the 7:30 p.m. public hearing for Fiscal Year
1981-82 Redevelopment Agency Budget. Carried 4-0.
RECORDING SECRETARY
CHAIRMAN
P~LIC
None
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MEETING OF %~IN CIT~ ~O~IL
P~CU~v~' ~T 5:05 P.M.
July 6, 1981
Item No. 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Kennedy. It was
then moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the remainder
of the Consent Calendar as follows.' Cax~ied 4-0.
1. ~ OF MINI~TES - June 15, 1981
2.
4e
APP~O~]~L OF DEM~ND~ in the amount of $241,825.61
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL in the amount of $90,982.61
5O
D~IlTa~. OF CLAIM- ~ ~]C C~A~, C~a_IMNO. 81-12, DATE OFLOSS~
5--5--81
Deny Claim of Karen McCray as recommended by the City
Attorney 48
~OLI~ICll NO. 81-77 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, APPROVING 'rmNTATIVE TRACT NO. 11564 LOCATED AT
14682 HOLT AVENUE
Adopt Resolution No. 81-77 as recommended by the Community
Development Department. 99
~ESO~TIOli NO. 81--78 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND
TITLE 42 UNITED STATES CODE SECTIONS 1983 AND 1988 TO LIMIT THE
LIABILITY OF ~JNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS AND TO LIMIT ATTORNEY'S FEES
IN ACTIONS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS
Adopt Resolution No. 81-78 as recommended by the City
Council. 61
9e
· ~OXZ~TIOll NO. 81--79 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 11569 (14722 New-
port Avenue)
Adopt Resolution No. 81-79 as recommended by the Community
Development Department. 99
~TIOll NO. 81--80 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING
RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION [Red Hill Avenue MCAS(H)
Memorial Sidewalk - Nobest, Inc.]
Adopt Resolution No. 81-80 as recommended by the Public
Works Department. 92
~OTI~ NO. 81-82 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, ADJUSTING CERTAIN TUSTIN WATER SER-
VICE USAGE RATES
Adopt Resolution No. 81-82 as approved by the City Council
on June 15, 1981. 50
107
10o
11.
]~E~OT~IO~ NO. 81-83 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION, COM-
PENSATION AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF CITY NON-ADMINISTRATIVE AND
NON-MANAGEMENT GENERAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Adopt Resolution No. 81-83 as recommended by the Interim
City Manager. 79
~ESOI~F~I(H~ NO. 81--84 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION,
COMPENSATION AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT OF MANAGEMENT OFFICERS OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Adopt Resolution No. 81-84 as recommended by the Interim
City Manager. 79
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12.
13.
14.
R~)UESTFOR PA~F~INGP~OHIBITION- AT~.TaNC~A~
Authorize installation of signing on northerly side of Alli-
ance Ave. to read, "No Parking, 6:00 a.m. to Noon, Thursday,
Street Sweeping," with warnings to be issued in lieu of
citations for the first 30 days after sign installation as
recommended by the Public Works Department. 75
NE~PO~A~N~EM~DIANP~OJE~T- ~E~ESTFOR 50 DAXEXT~SI~
Authorize 50-day time extension on contract as recommended
by the Public Works Department. 92
APPOINTMenT OF CIT~~C~EDIC~L & ~aLTHCA~COOI~DINATOR
Approve Dr. Joseph Dinglasan for position of City Physician,
to be effective July 6, 1981, until further notice, as
recommended by the Interim City Manager. 103
15. APPOr~T~NT TO O~%NGE CO~NT~ TRANSPO~TATIO~ CO~ISSI~ -
T~ICAL A~Z~O~ C~E~'rx~
Appoint Councilman Edgar to the Technical Advisory
Committee - Orange County Transportation Com~ission, and
City Engineer Bob Ledendecker as alternate, as recommended
by the Interim City Manager. 28
67
16. DISPO~an OF ~ FI~ ~u~
Authorize City Manager to dispose of equipment and if possi-
ble, donate it to a city in need as recommended by the
Interim City Manager. 51
17.
~ESOLUTI~ NO. 81-85 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, ~ECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TRACT NO. 11291 (1231
Warner Avenue)
Adopt Resolution No. 81-85 as recommended by the Community
Development Department. 99
The City Engineer'responded to Councilwoman Kennedy's questions per-
taining to Consent Calendar Item No. 8 regarding the three proper-
ties where easements were not obtained for the undergrounding work.
It was then moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to adopt Resolution
No. 81-81, as recommended in the report dated July 1, 1981, prepared
by the Public Works Department.
Se
~£&~ NO. 81--81 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-14 TO
AMEND EXHIBIT "C" ATTACHED THERETO (El Camino Real Underground
Utility District No. 5)
Carried 4-0. 104
In response to Counciman Edgar, the City Engineer reported that it
is expected to have the conversion completed and poles removed in
about 2-1/2 months, barring any unforseen delays.
ORDIN~/~CES
FOR INTRO-
DUCTIO~ None
VII.
O~DINANCES FOR
ADOPTIO~ 1.
O~DI~NCE NO. 853 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, REZONING PROPERTY ON ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 81-3 AT
615 E. FIRST STREET (230 + East of Fashion Lane, North Side of
First Street)
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No.
853 have second reading by title only. Carried 4-0. Following
reading of title by the Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by
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VIII. ~
BUSINESS
IX. NEW
BUS~S
Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, that Ordinance No. 853 be passed and
adopted. Roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli
None
Sharp
110
OI~INANC~NOo 854 - An Ordinance of the City Conncil of the City
of Tustin, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF REZONING APPLICATION NO.
81-4 LOCATED ON THE WESTE~ SIDE OF NEWPO~ AVENUE, BETWEEN MAIN
STREET AND EL CAMINO ~EAL.
It was moved by Edgar, seconded b? Kennedy, that Ordinance No.
854 have second reading by title only. Following reading of
title by the Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Edgar, seconded
by Ho°st°fey, that Ordinance No. 854 be passed and adopted.
Roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Edgar, Ho°st°fey, Kennedy, Saltarelli
None
Sharp
110
None
2°
AS recommended in the memo dated June 24, 1981, prepared by the
Interim City .Manager, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by
Edgar, to acqept the proposed settlement between the City of
Tustin and William Hull in the emonnt of $20,582.30 and autho-
rize the Interim City Manager to execute the compromise and
release portions of that agreement. Motion carried 4-0.
Following consideration of the memo dated June 24, 1981, pre-
pared by the Interim City Manager, it was moved by Kennedy,
seconded by Edgar, to accept the settlement for Nancy Kuras in
the amount of $8,850.00 and authorize the Interim City Manager
to execute the compromise and release agreements between Nancy
Kuras and the City of Tustin.
Councilman Saltarelli requested clarification of the matter.
The City Attorney responded that Tustin is settling the Workers'
Compensation claim for injuries to our employee, although
sustained through actions by another public entity's employee,
and a cToss action has been filed against the City of Newport
Beach for recovery of settlement costs in the matter.
Carried 4-0. 79
As reco~uended in the memo dated June 26, 1981, prepared by the
City Clerk, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to ask
the Tustin News if they would publish an article on July 16
requesting any residents interested in becoming the representa-
tive or alternate for the Orange County Health Planning Council
to contact the City Clerk's office. Motion carried 4-0.
70
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X. OTWt~
BUSINESS
Councilman Edgar provided an oral report on the matter, and
recommended that Council appoint a qualified men%bet of the com-
munity to assist in aircraft activity affecting Tustin. It was
moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to appoint Michael Wandrick
to serVe as a community volunteer to assist Council on airport
matters, with the condition that such appointment is in an
unpaid, unofficial capacity. Carried 4-0.
As recommended in the memo dated July 1, 1981, prepared by the
Finance Director, it was moved by Kennedy, seconded by
Hoesterey, to authorize filling the Business License Coordinator
and Senior Account Clerk positions in the Finance Department.
Councilman Saltarelli referred to budget discussions centered
around tabling filling the positions pending review of a pro-
posed reorganization of the Finance Department. The Interim
City Manager indicated Council's direction was that reclassifi-
cations within the Finance Department would be held in abeyance
until the organizational structure could be reviewed; the Senior
Account Clerk position is a vital function of the department;
and any reevaluation, combination of duties, or possible
realignment to another department is in relation to the Business
License Coordinator position.
The motion was amended by Kennedy, seconded by Edgar, to autho-
rize recruitment and hiring of the Senior Account Clerk position
and table the Business License Coordinator position following
Council's review of the Finance Department's organization.
Motion carried'4-0. 79
1. FINANCIAL STAT~S OF ~A'X'~R
The Interim City Manager reported that a review of the entire
water department budget should be completed within 30 days, and
a comprehensive report to Council will be made at that time.
2. ABS]BNCE OF INTERIM CIT~ ~IANP~K
The Interim City Manage~ informed Council he has reached maximum
vacation accumulation and would be using a few days at a time
intermittently.
3. STAT~S OF AGMK--mn~ BETWE~ CIT~/WA~K FOSTER/BO%~' CLUB
In response to Councilman Edgar, the City Attorney reported that
one minor change was made in the agreement as requested by Mr.
Foster, and after the amended page has been sent to the Boys'
Club the City Attorney will make contact with them on the
matter.
4. F~DRTHOFou~YFIRE'WOI~kSDISPLAY
Councilwoman Kennedy expressed thanks to the Community Services
staff for the second annual fireworks display and commented on
the excellent program.
5. FASHIO~ LANE PAR~J~G
As recommended by Councilwoman Kennedy, Council concurred to
direct staff to look into possible removal of on-street parking
on Fashion Lane if it will eliminate a traffic hazard.
100
XI · ~ECESS -
~ING It was moved by Kennedy,
to the 7:30 p.m. meeting.
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seconded by Edgar, to recess at 5:30 p.m.
Carried 4-0.
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~u~u,v~.. AT 7:35 P.M.
July 6, 1981
I. CAZ~
TO O~DE~ The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sharp at 7:35 p.m.
Councilpersons Present:
Councilpersons Absent:
Others Present:
Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli,
Sharp
None
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Charles Thayer, Interim City Administrator
Eva A. Solis, Deputy City Clerk
Mike Brotemarkle, Com~. Dev. Director
Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer
Ronald Nault, Finance Director
Royleen White, Community Services Director
Ronald Lowenberg, Acting Chief of Police
Approximately 25 in the audience
III. ~C
CONCE~8 None
1~. ~]~T-TC
~IGS 1. FISCAL ~,~. 1981-82 ~ uUUGET
The public hearing was opened by Mayor Sharp at 7:37 p.m. There
were no speakers on the matter. The public hearing was closed
at 7:38 p.m.
Based on the Interim City Manager's indication at the afternoon
session regarding the Water Department budget review, it was
moved b~ Edgar, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the 1981-82
Fiscal Year Budget as recommended in the report dated June 29,
1981, prepared by the Interim City Manager, with the exception
of the Water Department, but that salary increases for Water
Department employees be acknowledged. Roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Satarelli, Sharp
None
None
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoesterey, to recess to the
Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:41 p.m. Carried 5-0.
~EVE~OPME~T
RECONVENED AT 7:41 P.M.
4. POBLZC~- FISC. AT, TEAR 1981-82 ~EDEFEZ,OPI~J~iTAG~qC'~'~ODGET
Mayor Sharp opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. There were
no speakers in favor of or in opposition to the matter. The
public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m.
It was then moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to approve the
1981-82 Fiscal Year Redevelopment Agency Budget with the follow-
ing amendments:
a) Deletion of the Prospect Avenue Storm Drain in an amount of
$84,000.00; and
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b) Combination of the Columbus Tustin Park development plans
into a single item in an amount of $150,000.00.
Roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Edgar, Hoesterey, Kennedy, Saltarelli, Sharp
None
None
~_~TIO~ NO. ~DA 81-6 - A Resolution of the Tustin Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin, California, APPROV-
ING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IRVINE BOULEVARD STORM DRAIN
FACILITY NO. F07P13 AND SIP 14
AS reco~nended in the memo dated June 12, 1981, it was moved by
Saltarelli, seconded by Kennedy, to adopt Resolution No. RDA
81-6 and direct the Agency Secretary to advertise for bids.
Motion carried 5-0. 91
ADJuu~ & ~A~¥m~ - It was moved by Hoestere¥, seconded
by Edgar, to adjourn to the City Council meeting at 7:44 p.m.
Carried 5-0. At the request of a member of the public, it was
immediately moved by Edgar, seconded by Kennedy, to reconvene as
the Redevelopment Agency. Carried 5-0.
8. DE~x~T PBOPOSA~ - NW CO~FE~ OF SECOND ST. & P~O~ECT AVE.
90
FI. P~a~.TC
CO. CEOS 1.
John A. Prescott, 18752 E. 17th Street, Santa Aha, requested
information regarding the Agency's action on subject item.
Agency members Hoesterey and Edgar provided the information
requested and Mr. Prescott expressed his concurrence.
ADJOurnMeNT - It was then moved by Hoesterey, seconded by
Kennedy, to a~journ to the City Council meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Carried 5-0.
~"~'NG OF %'~STZN ~ COONCT~'.
~ A~ 7:49
FZSCA~ z~r, AR 1981--82 BUDGET
Jim Farnsworth, 17331 Norwood Park Place, expressed concerns
regarding the Fiscal Year 1981-82 Budget, particularly the pro-
posed salary increases for upper level management positions, and
the hourly retainer increase and retirement benefits for the
City Attorney. Councilmembers and Mr. Farnsworth rebutted the
matter for some time.
John Orr, Tustin News reporter, reacted to Council's displeasure
over his article pertaining to management salary increases,
stating that his figures were calculated from City documents and
he would stand behind same until proven otherwise.
Councilman Edgar rebutted that although the mathematical compu-
tations were adequate, detailed awareness was lacking. The
Mayor added that comparisons should be equated to uncontrollable
factors, i.e., inflation, cost-of-living, marketplace, rather
than taken out of context.
2. PEDESTRIAN/~a~.ROAD C~OSSING AT S~CA~O~ AFEN~E & ~?.~R LAN~
George Speicher, 14711 Alder Lane, read and. presented a letter,
photos, and a petition signed by 18 neighbor residents request-
ing Council's consideration of the situation regarding the rail-
road line crossing at Sycamore Avenue and Alder Lane, which runs
between the Peppertree and Tustin Meadows subdivisions.
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Following Council/staff discussion, Council concurred to direct
staff to work with area residents on the matter.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Speicher notify those persons who
signed the petition of Council's action.
~LT&SF CLAIM ~IN~T THE ClT~
Pursuant to the City Attorney's reco~nendation, it was moved by
SharD, seconded by Edgar, that:
l)
Defense of the City of Tustin in the matter of Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, et al, vs. the State
Board of Equalization of the State of California, et al, San
Francisco Superior Court No. 778986 be tendered to the
County of Orange County Counsel;
2) The County Counsel be authorized to acknowledge receipt and
service of Sum~ons & Complaint; and
3) The County Counsel be authorized to arrange for the defense
through the Santa Clara County Counsel's office.
Carried 5-0. 40
2. SXX STA~ ~a~T-~TISTC~
Councilwoman Kennedy reported she was contacted by a citizen
concerned by Six Star Cablevision's presence in another residen-
tial area. It was moved by Kennedy, seconded by Hoestere¥, to
direct staff to notify Six Star Cablevision that Council will
not encourage placement of discs/antennas next to a residential
area. O~her .Councilmembers felt Six Star is already aware of
Council's sensitivity to the issue. Motion failed 1-4, Edgar,
Hoesterey, Saltarelli, Sharp dissenting.
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3. PA~KIN~ LOT T-T~HT3~G AT CO~M~a( OF 17TH STP~T & P~ECT A~
In response to Councilman Edgar, the Comaunity Development
Director reported that County and City staffs are working with
County residents to resolve the matter.
4. T.Kkj. ~'UUZi SIMA~ AT 17TH '8']EFIeleT & ~O~33A
Councilman Edgar indicated the turn signal at subject inter-
section reads "left turn on arrow only," and wondered if the
sign could be changed to "left or U turn on green arrow only."
The City Engineer indicated staff would investigate the matter.
5. FtXIR~H OF uu,-~' SECOND A~IElUAG
The Mayor expressed his extreme satisfaction with the City-spon-
sored Fourth of July program and suggested that a note of thanks
be sent to all involved in its successful production. ' Council
concurred. 41
6. ~SC~,Y~R 1981-82
Councilman Saltarelli indicated that much of the controversy
over the budget and management salaries was due in part to the
present budget format. He con~ented that staff has been
directed to implement changes which will hopefully make it
easier to comprehend the City's financial operations.
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Councilman Saltarelli relayed a problem at the Red Hill railroad
crossing wherein traffic was blocked for nearly 30 minutes,
which is over and above the allotted 10 minutes, causing a
backup of traffic, stalled vehicles, and forcing emergency
vehicles to turn around and detour to their destination.
Pursuant to Councilman Saltarelli's request, it was moved by
Edgar, seconded by Hoestere¥, to direct staff to prepare a
letter for the Mayor's signature to the proper authorities in
support of strict enforcement of policies/regulations related to
railroad crossings in the City of Tustin. Carried 5-0.
VIII.
ADJ~M~T
It was moved by Edgar, seconded by Hoestere?, to adjourn at 8:35
p.m. to Executive Sessions for personnel matters on Friday, July 10,
and Saturday, July ll, and thence to the next regular meeting on
July 20, 198~. Carried 5-0.
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