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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 20, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber; 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas
and the Invocation was given by Mr. Steve Garrison.
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
John Cavanaugh, Acting City Attorney
George Jeffries, 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 Westfield, Asst. Director, Community Development
Scott Reekstin, Acting Senior Planner
"" Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk
: Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst
Approximately 45 in the audience
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Commendation - Ken Morrison, Tustin, congratulated Mayor Worley on her
selection as a "Woman Making A Difference" by OC Metro and commended her for
supporting Measure F.
El Toro Airport - Charles Griffin, 732 Bison Avenue, Newport Beach, encouraged the
Council to remain active in the design of an airport due to increasing Orange County
population; and an unidentified speaker submitted Orange County Registrar of Voters
1994 airport measure election results.
Main Street Traffic - Lou Allard, 425 W. Main St., Tustin, expressed concern with
excessive vehicle speed and school bus traffic on Main Street and requested increased
police patrol.
Acorn Naturalists - Greg Bennett, representing Prescott Properties and Acorn
Naturalists, requested the Council agendize consideration of additional fee waivers for
,.... the project above the fee waiver district allowance to encourage business growth and
~ redevelopment in the Old Town area.
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS I THROUGH 8 )
Item Nos. 7 and 8 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Potts and
Councilmember Doyle. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder
of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
Minutes - City Council March 20, 2000 - Page 1
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 6, 2000 REGULAR MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 6, 2000.
2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $847,224.74 and ratify Payroll in the
amount of $394,712.59. 380-10
360-82
3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- MARCH 13, 2000
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 March 13, 2000.
120-50
4. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT
NO. 15475 (BAYWOOD)
Recommendation: Release the following bonds for the indicated amounts: Faithful
Performance Bond No. B97-013943, $113,000; Labor and Materials Bond No. B97-013943,
$56,500; and Monumentation Bond No. B97-013944, $17,000 as recommended by the
Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 600-70
5. RESOLUTION NO. 00-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF "AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE
FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
CREATING THE FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY" TO
ENABLE THE CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA TO BE ADMITTED AS A FULL
MEMBER OF THE FOOTHILL/EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-18 to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute "Amendment No. 4 to the First Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement Creating the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency" to include the
newly incorporated City of Rancho Santa Margarita as a full member of the Foothill/Eastern
Transportation Corridor Agency as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division. 750-90
6. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TUSTIN COMMUTER RAIL STATION
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CIP NO. 7138)
Recommendation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with the firm of Harris &
Associates to provide construction management services for the Tustin Commuter Rail
Station in an amount not to exceed $175,000 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract on behalf of the City subject to approval by the City Attorney as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
400-10
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 7 - REFURBISH PATROL CARS
Councilmember Potts applauded efforts to conserve by the Police Department and stated
that the refurbishing of the police vehicles was a critical area and should be monitored
closely.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to (1) Authorize the Chief of Police to execute a
contract for the refurbishing of six (6) Chevrolet Caprice police vehicles to George Bates
Automobile of Upland, California, in the approximate amount of $72,000; and (2) Authorize a
10 percent overrun for this refurbishment if necessary.
Motion carried 5-0. 380-40
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 8 - DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Councilmember Doyle requested that the Boys and Girls Club be included as a recipient of
surplus computer equipment whenever possible.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Potts to (1) Declare the listed computer equipment,
furniture, and bicycles surplus and not required for public use; (2) Authorize staff to donate
the surplus computer equipment to the Tustin Community Foundation for reconditioning and
distribution to non-profit organizations; (3) Authorize staff to donate a surplus bicycle to the
Main Place Christian Fellowship for reconditioning and distribution to the community; (4)
Authorize staff to have auctioned serviceable equipment of value, surplus furniture; and (5)
Authorize staff to dispose of assets beyond repair.
Minutes - City Council March 20, 2000 - Page 2
Motion carried 5-0. 380-60
REGULAR BUSlINESS ( ITEMS 9 THROUGH 10 )
9. DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES WITH PLAQUES
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to direct staff to publicize and implement the
City's plaque designation program for historic properties.
Motion carried 5-0. 670-05
10. ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OCRAA) AND EL TORO REUSE
PLANNING AUTHORITY (ETRPA) MEMBERSHIPS
Councilmember Potts stated the issue should not be opened again for debate; he did not
approve of OCRAA's planning processes; stated that the City should withdrew membership
from OCRAA in accordance with voters' wishes; and was not concerned about joining
ETRPA.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to withdrew membership from OCRAA.
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas reitereted that OCRAA and ETRPA 'memberships had been
rigorously argued; pointed out that 68% of Tustin voters had supported Measure F; he had
been advised that Irvine City Council would join Tustin to enlist the support of Newport Beach
in this multi-faceted issue; Newport Beach, Tustin, and Orenge, along with the Irvine
Northwood area up through Foothill Ranch, would be most impacted by John Wayne
expansion; by enlisting the support of other cities, Tustin could lead the effort to block the
expansion of John Wayne airport and prevent projected increases in treffic; alternatives such
as rail lines to access Ontario airport should be considered; he did not wish to see Orenge
County follow after LAX and become an undesirable area; supported withdrewing from
OCRAA and joining ETRPA; and encouraged any city to join with Tustin in preventing the
expansion of John Wayne airport.
Councilmember Potts clarified that his motion was to withdraw from OCRAA only; suggested
investigating ETRPA's planning processes regarding alternatives; and stated that all options
must be considered.
Councilmember Doyle stated his agreement to withdraw from OCRAA; felt ETRPA's initial
purpose regarding El Toro Airport had been served and they would not be available for
involvement in preventing future John Wayne expansion; reitereted the citizens had already
stated what they wanted; and felt joining ETRPA at this point in time would serve no purpose,
Mayor Worley stated Tustin residents had voted heavily in favor of Measure F; mentioned a
recent Council/staff trip to Washington D.C. to facilitate the final turnover of MCAS Tustin to
the City; the turnover was being delayed by the Department of the Navy; believed ETRPA
and OCRAA would soon be filing lawsuits against the Federal Government; it would not be in
the City's best interest to jeopardize the base closure process to maintain membership in
either OCRAA or ETRPA due to the pending litigation; once the base turnover was finalized
the redevelopment plan for Tustin Legacy could proceed; there would be 24,000 new jobs
with 9 million square feet of retail commercial space, a golf course, a village, a college, and a
regional park; she would not support joining ETRPA because the City's name would then be
connected to the upcoming lawsuit against the .Federel Goverment; and supported
withdrewing membership in OCRAA.
Councilmember Saltarelli stated that although the voters supported Measure F, he
questioned if the electorate was voting against John Wayne expansion, against El Toro
airport, or both, because the paremeters were unclear; according to government attitudes in
Washington, laws could generelly be prospective in nature and those who had supported El
Toro Airport still believed it would be accomplished; the government continued to move
forward in the planning process for the El Toro Airport, as did the County; since the voters
had already supported an El Toro Airport, Measure F would likely pertain to any future new
airport the County introduced; these issues would be adjudicated in court; he agreed the City
should not risk involvement with future lawsuits by joining ETRPA; and supported withdrewing
from OCRAA.
Minutes - City Council March 20, 2000 - Page 3
Councilmember Potts expressed approval of ETRPA's planning processes and felt they
would be around for some time; their action was not limited to El Toro Airport, but also
addressed future airport expansion and jails; and stated the cities needed to join collectively
to determine the most beneficial approach for Orange County in regard to airports,
expansion, and alternatives.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Thomas agreed it would be reckless to jeopardize the base closure by joining
ETRPA; commended staff for their base closure work, expertise and involvement; was
pleased that these debates had greatly increased public awareness of airport issues; and felt
there would be additional related ballot box measures forthcoming. 150-40
PUBLIC INPUT - El Toro Airport
Charles Griffin, 732 Bison Avenue, Newport Beach, expressed support for the Wild Land
Ranch Alternative in the County Environmental Impact Report.
Matt Ruiz, Tustin, commended the Mayor and applicable Councilmembers for their support of
Measure F and the subsequent impact on the final election vote, and spoke in favor of
withdrawing from OCRAA and joining ETRPA.
Meg Waters, Newport Beach, spoke in favor of ETRPA membership.
Bruce Junor, 1342 Apsley Road, Santa Ana, reported on examples of El Toro related Orange
County management incompetence.
Sergio Prince, Laguna Hills, spoke in opposition to John Wayne Airport expansion and in
favor of ETRPA membership.
Karin Smogyi, 2300 Pinehurst, Laguna Niguel, spoke in support of OCRAA withdrawal and
offered South County assistance to the Council.
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjournment - Councilmember Doyle requested adjournment in memory of his father-in-
law, Ernest Woodall.
Airport Issues - Councilmember Ports commended Larry Agran as a Project 99 anti-airport
catalyst and Ken Morrison for promoting ETRPA. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas reiterated that
Tustin's base closure was top priority for staff and the Council, chastised Supervisor Smith for
his comment regarding "ignoring" the vote of the people on Measure F, and stressed the
importance of opposing the expansion of John Wayne Airport.
MCAS Tustin Closure - Mayor Worley reported on the City's efforts in Washington, D.C. to
gain control of Tustin Legacy, stated the Navy was refusing to cooperate regarding the
federal "no cost" turnover law, that development of the base had ceased due to this conflict,
and the City was hopeful their efforts in Washington would be successful.
Congratulations - Mayor Worley congratulated Planning Commissioner Davert on the birth
of his daughter.
Preservation of Eucalyptus Trees - Mayor Worley urged staff and the Irvine Company to
continue efforts to preserve a grove of eucalyptus trees in the estate home area at Pioneer.
Principal For A Day - Mayor Worley reported she would be participating in the "Principal For
A Day" program at Pioneer Middle School.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
CLOSED SESSION - None
Minutes - City Council March 20, 2000 - Page 4
ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Worley adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The next regular meeting
of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at
300 Centennial Way.
Minutes - City Council March 20, 2000 - Page 5