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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING Finance Director
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 15, 2008
CALLED TO ORDER MEETING #2186 AT 5:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
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Present: Mayor Jerry Amante; Mayor Pro Tem Doug Davert; and
Councilmembers Lou Bone, Tony Kawashima, and Jim Palmer
Absent: None
City Clerk: Maria Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager and Doug Holland, City Attorney
PUBLIC INPUT -None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Property defined within the Master Developer footprint
at Tustin Legacy (the former Marine Corps Air Station
Tustin) including Reuse Plan Disposal Parcels 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and
portions of Reuse Plan Disposal Parcel 40.
City Negotiators: Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
Negotiators for TLCP: Simon Whitmey, representative for Tustin Legacy
Community Partners (TLCP)
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Payment
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property_ Property identified as the Pacific Center East/Former
AAE site as legally described in the RFP issued by the
Agency, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk's
office
Negotiators: Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager and
Opus West
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Sale
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C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) -SEMA Construction, Inc. v. City of Tustin,
OCSD No. 00101147
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)3.E - One(1) case
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POSSIBLE INITIATION OF
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) -Two (2) Cases
RECESSED - At 5:31 p.m. City Council recessed to closed session to discuss matters
listed under Closed Session.
RECONVENED - At 6:59 p.m. City Council reconvened in public session with all
members present.
PUBLIC MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER MEETING #2186 AT 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION -Father John Block, Saint Cecilia's Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND NATIONAL ANTHEM -All American Chorus
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Jerry Amante; Mayor Pro Tem Doug Davert, Councilmembers
Lou Bone, Tony Kawashima, and Jim Palmer
Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker
Others Present: William A. Huston, Assistant City Manager and Doug Holland, City
Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -Council unanimously approved partial settlement with
SEMA Construction, Inc. and commencement of Code Enforcement Civil matter.
PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation presented by Mayor Amante to Shelley Burnett, teacher at Tustin
Community Preschool, for being awarded the Teacher of the Year by the
California County of Parent Participation Nursery Schools
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• Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amante for National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Appreciation Week
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
1. PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING ALLOCATION, FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
ACTION PLAN
The Community Development Department is proposing to submit to the
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a FY 2008-09
Action Plan, which describes the activities that the City will undertake during
the program year. The Action Plan includes the program budget for
disbursement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The
Tustin Community Foundation, acting as the City's Citizen Participation
Committee, conducted a public hearing on February 25, 2008 and
recommended that the City Council approve the proposed public service
project funding allocation for Fiscal Years 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Staff report presented by Community Development Director Elizabeth
Binsack.
Public hearing opened at 7:19 p.m. Bob Stiens spoke on behalf of the Tustin
Community Foundation and Margie Wakeham of Families Forward presented
Annual Report. Hearing closed at 7:24 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Davert inquired about funding history for organizations,
appeared there were several smaller amounts rather than large impact
allocations.
Councilmember Bone agreed, past funding was maintained at $5,000, difficult
decision as funds are needed everywhere but available funds continue to
decrease.
Mayor Amante also agreed, never sufficient money in public allocation,
funding complicated with a reduced funding pot, requested funding history for
future reviews.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Palmer, seconded by Mayor
Amante, to keep integrity of program as proposed by Bone, with minimum
grant funding at $5000, $7,500 reduction for graffiti removal to bring others to
$5,000.
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Mayor Pro Tem Davert would like to restore funding to those programs
received historically and make bigger impact.
Mayor Amante said Councilmember Palmer's suggestion moving in right
direction, Council could suggest $5,000 minimum.
Mayor Pro Tem Davert wanted to take a more critical look at allocations,
asked for cut-off date.
Community Development Director Binsack -Final action not needed tonight
but in mid May.
Councilmember Bone felt that those serving on committee this year had no
insight of what had happened in past years, would rather see it come back.
Councilmember Palmer was ok with bringing item back but did not wish to
insert himself with the work of the Foundation, nor set it back, only give
suggested minimum levels.
Mayor Pro Tem Davert stated Council was not being inappropriate with
suggestions, only fine-tuning, would like to see item come back in 2 weeks
with history and options.
Substitute Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Davert, to return to council in 2 weeks with recommendation on minimum
funding, correction on allocation for current budget, including funding history.
Motion carried 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATION /PUBLIC INPUT -Rosalie Morris of CR&R informed the
Council and residents about the on-going trash bin exchange program.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - Mayor Amante noted that staff requested the
continuance of Agenda Item 6. Items 9 and 14 were pulled for separate action. It was
moved by Councilmember Bone, seconded by Councilmember Kawashima, to approve
Consent Calendar items as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2008
Motion: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2008.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Motion: Approve demands in the amounts of $856,788.02 and $1,454,713.29;
and Payroll in the amount of $783,686.34.
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4. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an
Investment Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by
authorized investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted
Investment Policy.
Motion: Receive and file.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REMITTANCE PROCESSING SYSTEM
Authorize City staff to purchase a remittance system for use by the Finance
Department. The remittance processing system electronically codifies and
deposits checks. The current R.T. Lawrence remittance processing system is
ten (10) years old and is beyond its useful life.
Motion: Authorize the Finance Department to purchase the TS4120
remittance system from Creditron in the amount of $23,100, which includes
$4,000 for the first year's maintenance.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SYCAMORE
AVENUE STORM DRAIN FROM SCHOOL LANE TO DEL AMO AVENUE
(CIP NO. 5033)
Bids for the Sycamore Avenue Storm Drain from School Lane to Del Amo
Avenue (CIP No. 5033) have been received and a construction contract is
ready to be awarded.
Motion: Item continued at the request of staff.
7. CONTRACT~AMENDMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR THE LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WITH SPECTRUMCARE
LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
Approval of the second contract amendment with SpectrumCare Landscape &
Irrigation Management, Inc. will extend the agreement for landscape
maintenance services for the Landscape and Lighting District for the period
from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, and will provide a price increase of 3.3%.
Motion: Approve the second amendment to the contract agreement between
SpectrumCare Landscape & Irrigation Management, Inc. and the City of
Tustin for landscape maintenance services for the Landscape and Lighting
District, subject to City Attorney approval.
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8. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES WITH DIAMOND
CONTRACT SERVICES, INC.
Approval of the second contract amendment with Diamond Contract Services,
Inc. will extend the Agreement for custodial services for the period from July 1,
2008 to June 30, 2009 and provide an annual price increase of 3.3%.
Motion: Approve the second amendment to the contract agreement between
Diamond Contract Services, Inc. and the City of Tustin for custodial services
subject to City Attorney approval.
9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT REGARDING FUNDING OF STREET
IMPROVEMENTS BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF IRVINE, THE IRVINE
COMPANY LLC, AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
TUSTIN RANCH ROAD BETWEEN WALNUT AVENUE AND EDINGER
AVENUE (CIP NO. 7100)
The proposed Agreement by and among the City of Irvine, The Irvine
Company LLC, and the City of Tustin outlines each agency's responsibilities
for the construction of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut Avenue and
Edinger Avenue (CIP No. 7100).
Joe Behley, Peppertree resident had concerns with design of sound wall, City
Manager Huston replied item was related to funding, not design issues and
staff would meet with homeowners in near future to discuss wall design.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by
Councilmember Bone, to approve the Agreement Regarding Funding of Street
Improvements by and among the City of Irvine, The Irvine Company, and the
City of Tustin for construction of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut Avenue
and Edinger Avenue (CIP No. 7100) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the document on behalf of the City. Motion carried 5-0.
10. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE VALENCIA AVENUE, ARMSTRONG
AVENUE, KENSINGTON PARK DRIVE AND LANSDOWNE ROAD
PAVEMENT FINISH SURFACE (CIP NO. 7188)
The plans and specifications for the Valencia Avenue, Armstrong Avenue,
Kensington Park Drive and Lansdowne Road Pavement Finish Surface project
(CIP No. 7188) have been prepared and the project is now ready to be bid. A
Notice of Exemption has been recorded with the County of Orange for this
project since it is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) requirements.
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Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE VALENCIA AVENUE, ARMSTRONG
AVENUE, KENSINGTON PARK DRIVE AND LANSDOWNE ROAD
PAVEMENT FINISH SURFACE (CIP NO. 7188), AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
11. EMERGENCY REPAIR OF WELL NO.4 AT THE 17T" STREET DESALTER
Well No. 4 at the 17th Street Desalter recently experienced a mechanical
failure. Detailed inspection has determined that the well pump and motor need
to be replaced. It is critical that Well No. 4 be returned to service as quickly as
possible to meet operational, emergency and fire flow requirements within the
City of Tustin's water service area. Resolution No. 08-31 ratifies the Public
Works Department's decision to dispense with regular public works bidding
requirements and pursue emergency repairs to Well No. 4.
Motion:
11.a. Adopt resolution (required 4i5 vote); and
RESOLUTION NO. 08-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMANDED THE IMMEDIATE
EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO REPAIR WELL NO. 4 AT
THE CITY OF TUSTIN'S 17th STREET DESALTER TO SAFEGUARD
LIFE, HEALTH, AND PROPERTY
11.b. Authorize the $77,115.28 for the replacement of a pump and well
motor from the Water Division's FY 2007-08 Operations Budget.
12. AWARD OF BID FOR THE TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER KITCHEN
RENOVATION (PROJECT NO. 1047)
The bid opening for the Tustin Area Senior Center Kitchen renovation project
was held on March 31, 2008. The scope of work includes demolition; kitchen
equipment; utilities -electrical, mechanical, and plumbing; repair to the
existing structure, and all appurtenant work as detailed in the plans and
specifications.
Motion:
12.a. Award the contract to Pacific Landmark, International of Santa Ana,
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California, the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, in the amount
of $306,877.00 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the contract documents on behalf of the City; and
12.b. Reject the bid of Joe's Sunrise Construction, Inc. of San Bernardino,
California as being non-responsive.
13. POLICE DEPARTMENT -SURPLUS FIREARMS INVENTORY
The Police Department has phased out the .40 caliber Glock and Beretta
semi-auto duty handguns and the retention of these weapons is not warranted
based upon needs of the Agency and facility storage capabilities. The current
inventory includes sixteen (16) Glock Model 22s and four (4) Beretta Model 96
handguns. Sworn personnel have expressed a desire to purchase the
weapons at the current market price established by our firearms supplier. All
sales and transfers would be completed in accordance with Department of
Justice guidelines.
Motion: Authorize the sale and transfer of ownership of twenty (20) surplus
handguns previously issued as duty weapons to qualified sworn personnel.
14. FY07 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT - EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS,
The County of Orange, through the Sheriff-Coroner Department is the lead
agency for the Orange County Operational Area for Homeland Security.
Acting in that capacity they have applied for received and accepted a grant
from the State of California Office of Homeland Security to enhance
countywide emergency preparedness. Terms of the grant require that certain
funds, property, or equipment purchased with grant funds be transferred to
jurisdictions within the operational area.
Councilmember Palmer requested information on acronyms and information
on items being funded. Police Chief Scott Jordan explained funding source
and programs being funded.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Palmer, to authorize transfer of the following equipment, technology or
services: Replacement of Personal Protective Equipment, Joint Hazard
Assessment Team, MIR 3, I MAP, O.C. EOC Upgrades, Continual Training,
CERT, and MMRS from the County of Orange to the City of Tustin; and
authorize the Chief of Police to sign any grant related paperwork on behalf of
the City. Motion carried 5-0.
15. CANINE SALES AGREEMENT (NINO)
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Police canine Nino has been medically retired, due to internal medical and
foot issues. In an effort to allow Nino an opportunity to remain in police service
as a drug canine, the City will be selling him to the Village of Hume Police
Department located in the state of Illinois.
Motion: Approve a Sales Agreement for Canine Nino between the City of
Tustin and the Village of Hume, Illinois, and release any and all responsibility
and liability for said canine to the Village of Hume.
16. POLICE DEPARTMENT -SALE OF SURPLUS POLICE EQUIPMENT
Sell surplus Tustin Police vehicles to the Allan Hancock College Public Safety
Department. Sale price is fair market value based on year, mileage, and
maintenance. The Ford Expedition will be sold as is.
Motion: Authorize the sale of one (1) surplus Ford Crown Victoria patrol unit
and one (1) Ford Expedition police services vehicle to Allan Hancock
Community College, in the amount of $3,000 and $2,000 respectively.
17. EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH OPUS WEST
CORPORATION ON PACIFIC CENTER EAST/FORMER AAE SITE
Responses to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the disposition and
development of the Tustin Pacific Center East/Former AAE site have been
evaluated and it is recommended that the City and Redevelopment Agency
enter into an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with Opus West Corporation
on the subject site.
Motion: Subject to non-substantial modifications as may be determined
necessary by the City Attorney or the City Manager prior to execution,
approve and authorize the City Manager and Agency Executive Director, or
designee, to execute an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate ("ENA") between
the City of Tustin, Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, and Opus West
Corporation and to carry out all actions necessary to negotiate a Disposition
and Development Agreement ("DDA").
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS
18. ORDINANCE NO. 1352 -SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING
CITY LOGO AND SEAL
The proposed ordinance will revise the City Logo and Seal as recently approved
by the City Council
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Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by
Councilmember Kawashima, to have second reading by title only and
adoption of Ordinance No. 1352 (roll call vote).
ORDINANCE NO. 1352 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PART 4 TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1 OF
THE TUSTIN CITY CODE REGARDING THE CITY SEAL AND LOGO
Motion carried 5-0.
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20. ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SERVICE'S "BARKING DOG"
PROGRAM
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 4 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the City has
adopted portions of the County of Orange animal control regulations by
reference. In July of 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1340
amending Chapter 2 of Title 4 to clean up out=dated and incorrect references.
Ordinance No. 1340 did not however incorporate by reference the County's
"Barking Dog Ordinance," which had been adopted by the County in
November 2006.
The City Council determined that additional time to review the success of the
County's Barking Dog program was needed and directed staff to return after
six months with additional data so that the Council could review and
reconsider adoption of the County's Barking Dog Ordinance. Additional
information regarding the Barking Dog program is now available for the
Council's consideration. If so desired, a public hearing must be held to adopt
the "barking dog" provisions of the County Code and revise Chapter 2 of Title
4 of the Tustin Municipal Code.
Presentation by Orange County Animal Care Services Director, Jennifer
Phillips.
Current Nuisance Complaint Process
• Misdemeanor process
• Animal Care Services has passive role
• 3 step compliant process
o First compliant -wait 10 days
o Second complaint -wait 14 days
o Third complaint -issue Notice to Abate
o Notice to Abate gives dog owner another 15 days
• 30 days of "evidence"
• 3 signatures
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• Submission to District Attorney's Office
• Up to 1 year for resolution
Barking Dog Program
• Why was new program developed?
o Over 1,500 barking dog complaints are filed annually
o Consistent feedback from both dog owners and complainants
that current process is not effective
o Citizens expect OCACS' to be more involved
o Chronic barking dog problems are difficult to resolve through
current process
o Current process is inordinately long and arduous
o Citizens are often not comfortable talking with their neighbors -
want a third party involved
• Focus on expediency, fairness, and resolution
• Animal Care Services has active role
• Defines Barking Dog:
0 30 minutes consecutive
0 60 minutes of intermittent
o NOT - if a person is trespassing or dog is being teased or
provoked
• Brings Parties together to resolve conflict
• Promotes dog's healthy & happiness
o First Complaint
^ ACO visits dog owner and offers assistance to resolve
barking
o Second Complaint - 10 days
^ Complainant signs Affidavit
^ Officers issues citation
o Administrative Hearing -with 14 days
^ Neutral 3~d party appointed by CEO
^ Both parties must attend
^ Serves as mediation
o First 8 months of programs
^ Complaints filed - 952
^ Citations issued - 72
^ Guilty - 22
^ Dismissed - 37
^ Appealed - 2
• Adopted by Board of Supervisors in November 2006
• OCACS launched on June 28, 2007
• 17 out of 19 cities adopted ordinance
0 1 scheduled for hearing (Tustin)
0 1 undecided at this time
• Cost of Program
o $241,000 total cost
^ 3 additional staff
^ Hearing Officer
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^ Operating costs
o City of Tustin - 3.88% of overall services
o $9,350 estimated cost for Tustin
o Billing on usage of program
Julian Cangelosi spoke in opposition to ordinance, opined that program flawed
since Agency is successful in less than 40% of cases.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by
Councilmember Bone to:
20.a. Introduce Ordinance No. 1350 amending Part 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 4
of the Tustin Municipal Code to adopt by reference the relevant
provisions of Division 1 of Title 4 and Divisions 1, 2, and 3 of Title 5 of
the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange relating to animal
control, including the "barking dog" provisions;
20.b. Set a public hearing for May 6, 2008, to have second reading and
adoption of Ordinance No. 1350; and
20.c. Instruct the City Clerk to notice the public hearing pursuant to law.
Motion carried 4-1 (Amante opposed).
Motion to reconsider moved by Councilmember Palmer, seconded by Mayor
Amante. Motion carried 3-2 (Amante and Palmer opposed).
21. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PARKING REGULATION
On October 16, 2007 and March 18, 2008, the City Council conducted public
workshops to review the existing off-street parking regulations, arterial parking
restrictions and the existing permit parking program and consider a series of
implementation actions that would improve the quality of life within Tustin and
increase the efficiency of the circulation system. This report summarizes those
actions and associated budget implications.
Presentation of staff report by Public Works Director Tim Serlet.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Amante asked about annual reoccurring costs, Director Serlet
responded those are personnel costs.
Mayor Pro Tem Davert commented on letter from Apartment Owners
Association, issue was not about abandoned vehicles but about blight,
circulation, safety, also no one individual has right to park on public street, it's
a public right as a whole; supports staff recommendations.
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Councilmember Bone reiterated private streets are exempt; staff should
address issue of parking cars elsewhere on street sweeping days; would like
to sit on parking permit resolution committee and offer insight; supports staff
recommendations.
Councilmember Palmer concerned with recommendations 2 & 5 (Items 21.b
and 21 e.).
Mayor Amante asked if recommendation 3d would be codified but not
enforced. Director Binsack confirmed that owner would be responsible for
enforcement. Also questioned the phasing and timing of new regulations,
Directors Serlet and Binsack indicated that item would come back to Council
in June.
Councilmember Palmer does not support prohibiting overnight parking.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by
Councilmember Bone, to direct staff to:
21.a. Prepare a comprehensive parking ordinance to consolidate parking
standards, establish design standards, clarify existing on-site
restrictions, and provide flexibility for Old Town parking.
21.b. Prepare an ordinance/resolution to prohibit all public street parking from
2:00 a.m to 6:00 a.m within the City limits.
21.c. Prepare an ordinance/resolution to prohibit public street parking within
the hours that a public street is scheduled for sweeping.
21.d. Prepare an ordinance/resolution to prohibit on-street parking on:
1. Irvine Boulevard between Prospect Avenue and Holt Avenue.
2. Newport Avenue from Sycamore Avenue to north of First Street.
3. Red Hill Avenue from Sycamore Avenue to Bryan Avenue.
21.e. Prepare a permit parking program to address exceptions and
exemptions to the nighttime parking ban (2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.) and any
spillover traffic from arterial parking restrictions.
21.f. Request the County of Orange to restripe Irvine Boulevard within their
jurisdiction to 6 lanes.
Motion carried 4-1 (Palmer opposed).
22. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
Councilmember Bone requested that staff review the following Bills:
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AB642 -Design Build for Cities
AB815 -Taxing of Roads, infrastructure
SB619 -Contract Retention Amount
SB1185 -Land use issues
AB3034 - $9.95 Billion Bond Issue
HR3121 -Flood Insurance for areas protected by dams/levys
Mayor Amante stated that staff withdrew support letters for two (Devore) Bills
because they died in committee; and AB2317 (Walters) on Voting ID also died
in committee.
OTHER BUSINESS /COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Bone:
• Metrolink report -daily passenger count has been increasing, possibly to 45,000
passengers per day by April;
• State League of Cities report -Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy
Committee, City might lose Proposition 1 B funds if application not made soon; Gas
taxes have no repayment agreement and could also be lost;
• State budget revenues up 7% and expenses up 10%, budget expected in September;
• Southern California Association of Government report - RTP moved to regional
council, Orange line removed, Mayor Amante commented on presentation by Santa
Ana/GG on GoLocal Program, requested presentation to Council at future meeting; on
multi-modal; Regional council meeting, Lake Forest Councilmember Richard Dickson
named President of SCAG;
• Maglev Committee is 10 years old, to begin meeting on quarterly basis, will include
405 freeway cities north/south of airport, OC Board of Supervisors and San Diego
Board of Supervisors; and
• Water Advisory Committee of Orange County - MWD Water Quality mgr reported
effect of pharmaceuticals in water is insignificant; water usage in Tustin is down,
applauded conservation efforts; Rain to date is 9.32 inches in Orange County.
Mayor Amante:
• Thanked Tustin Chamber of Commerce for hosting 3rd District OCTA Breakfast,
update was provided on programs; and
• California Transportation Commission awarded Orange County $218 million for grade
crossing projects.
ADJOURNED - 8:45 p.m. -The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled
for Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 5:30 for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m.
for the Regular Business Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
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