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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 3, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Potts and
the Invocation was given by Dr. Lloyd Strelow, Peace Lutheran Church.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor
Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem'
Mike Doyle
Jim Potts
Thomas R. Saltarelli
Council Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker
Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney
George Jeffdes, City Treasurer
Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development
Steve Foster, Chief of Police
Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works
Ronald A. Nault; Finance Director
Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services
Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager
Rita Wesffield, Asst. Director, Community Development
Scott Reekstin, Acting Senior Planner
Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 25 in the audience
PROCLAMATION
Maria Halverson - Mayor Worley read and presented a proclamation to Maria Halverson
recognizing her dedication to the community as founder of the Lyon Street Parent Center.
Maria Halverson thanked Council for the recognition and reported on services offered at the
Center.
PUBLIC INPUT
Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative (Measure F) - Marion Pack, 30832 Driftwood,
Laguna Beach; Bruce Junor, 1342 Apsley Road, Santa Ana; Bill Snyder, 12451 Tudor Way,
Tustin; Chad Ohanian, 12552 Kenwood Lane, Tustin; and Clara Honea, 2800 Keller Drive
#282, Tustin: spoke in favor of the Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative (Measure F)
and/or requested the City Council declare their position regarding the initiative and the
proposed El Toro Airport. Mayor Worley responded regarding the Council's consideration
of all aspects/implications of the issue; stated Council had worked closely with the County
regarding MCAS Tustin closure while considering the complex dynamics of the airport,
including resident concerns and future regional/local impact; declaring an early stance was
not prudent; and the issue would be agendized.
PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM I )
1. CODE AMENDMENT 99-001 (ORDINANCE NO. 1225)
Scott Reekstin, Acting Senior Planner, reported Code Amendment 99-001 would establish
identical provisions in Multiple Family and Suburban Residential Districts by amending
current development standards required under conditional use permits relating to boarding
houses; these provisions were necessary to protect the City's welfare and were consistent
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with General Plan policies pertaining to sufficient open space, off street parking, and quality of
life.
Mayor Worley opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. There were no speakers and the public
hearing was closed.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by, Thomas, to adopt Resolution No. 00-3 approving the
final Negative Declaration for the project:
RESOLUTION NO. 00-3 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS
ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 99-001 AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to have first reading by title only and
introduction of Ordinance No. 1225 approving Code Amendment 99-001.
Motion carried 5-0.
The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1225 by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1225 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 99-001 AMENDING TUSTIN
CITY CODE SECTIONS 9228a3, 9226b3, AND 9297, AND ADDING SECTION 9228b5 RELATED TO BOARDING HOUSES
Council comments followed regarding this amendment would assist the City in monitoring
conditional use and existence of boarding houses. 650-05
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 11 )
Item No. 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Worley. It was moved by Thomas,
seconded by Doyle, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 6, 1999 REGULAR MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of December 6, 1999.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,232,192.67 and ratify Payroll in
the amount of $797,199.93. 360-82 380-10
4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- DECEMBER 13, 1999
All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or
member of the public.
Recommendation: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of December 13, 1999.
120-50
6. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MASTER PLAN OF LEMON TREE PARK
(PROJECT NO. 2046)
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with the firm of RJM Design Group for the Lemon Tree Park Master Plan in the
amount of $37,150.00 as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department.
400-10
7. CENSUS 2000 UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community
Development Department. 390-85
8. RESOLUTION NO. 00-2 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR A PLAYGROUND COVER AND
SURFACING GRANT
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-2 to support an application for a Tire Recycling
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Grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for playground surfacing at
Frontier Park as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department.
660-05
9, RELEASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOND FOR TRACT 14576 (SERRANO)
Recommendation: Release Bond No. 7477 in the amount of $100,000.00 for a traffic signal
at Pioneer Road/Peters Canyon Road as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division. 600-70
10. MCAS TUSTIN SUBCOMMITTEE OF CITY OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS
MEMBERS OF THE TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION TEAM FOR TUSTIN
LEGACY PROJECT
Recommendation: Appoint Mayor Worley and Councilmember Saltarelli to the MCAS Tustin
Subcommittee to represent the City Council on Tustin Legacy matters with the Federal
Government and to serve as members of the Technical Development Evaluation Team to
evaluate potential Master Developers for the Tustin Legacy project as recommended by the
Mayor. 150-50
11. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 9944 - CLAIMANT, JAY BANKS
Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant
and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 00-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED
POSITIONS CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Mayor Worley announced this item would be continued to the January 17, 2000, City Council
meeting. Council concurred.
445-40
REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEM 12 )
12. CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Doyle, to have first reading by title only of Ordinance
No. 1227.
Motion carried 4-1, Potts opposed.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1227 by title only.
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to introduce the following Ordinance No.
1227 approving an increase in City Council compensation:
ORDINANCE NO. 1227 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, TO BE OPERATIVE UPON THE START OF TERMS OF OFFICE IN
NOVEMBER 2000.
Motion carried 4-1, Potts opposed. 420-05
PUBLIC INPUT - None
OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
Happy New Year/Y2K - Councilmember Doyle expressed relief for an uneventful Y2K and
commended staff for their preparation. Councilmember Saltarelli wished residents and fellow
Councilmembers a successful New Year. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas wished everyone a
Happy New Year, commended staff for a successful Y2K and told Y2K related stories. Mayor
Worley reported she was in attendance at City Hall on New Year's Eve and commented on
how quiet and uneventful the evening had been.
Sanitation District/Tax Bills - Councilmember Saltarelli reported a Sanitation District
Subcommittee had issued refunds to residents with septic tanks that had been incorrectly
charged for sewer on their tax bills and encouraged residents to check previous tax bills and
contact the Sanitation District for a refund if applicable.
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El Toro Airport/Measure F - Councilmember Potts expressed support for Measure F and
the portion that would prevent the County from increasing flights over Tustin. Mayor Pro Tern
Thomas noted that the Mayor had expressed pertinent reasons related to the Council's lack
of position on the El Toro Airport and requested the matter be agendized on January 17.
Mayor Worley/staff questioned if the Council wanted to agendize Measure F and the El Toro
Airport. Council/staff discussion followed with Council concurring to agendize the matter on
January 17 with public comment limited to one hour.
Alternative Fire Protection Services - Councilmember Doyle requested his alternative fire
protection services plan be agendized on January 17. Council discussion followed with
Council concurring to agendize the matter on February 7th.
CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Worley announced the City Council would convene in closed
session regarding pending litigation to which the City was a party: El Toro Reuse Planning
Authority, et. al. vs. Orange County Board of Supervisors, et. al., Case No. 710121.
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Worley adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. The City Council had
scheduled a joint meeting with the Audit Committee on Monday, January 17, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Community Center; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday,
January 17, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
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