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JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 19, 2010
CALL TO ORDER MEETING #2228 AT 5:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem John Nielsen, and Council
Members Doug Davert, Jim Palmer and Deborah Gavello
Absent: None
City Clerk: Patricia Estrella, City Clerk Services Supervisor
Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager; and Douglas C. Holland, City
Attorney
PUBLIC INPUT - None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS -The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
A. EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION [Govt. Code § 54856.9(b)] -Two Cases
B. EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt. Code Section § 54956.9(a)] -Two Cases
• City of Newport Beach and City of Tustin v. City of Irvine, City Council of the
City of Irvine, et al. -Orange County Superior Court Case No. 070001264
• City of Tustin v. Thomas Fitterer -Orange County Superior Court Case
No.30-2008-00113700
C. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS [Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Kristi Recchia, Director of Human Resources and
Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organization: Tustin Municipal Employees Association (TMEA)
Emplo ey a Organization: Tustin Police Officers Association (TPOA)
Employee Organization: Tustin Police Support Service Association (TPSSA)
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Emp loy ee Org anization: Tustin Police Management Association (TPMA)
Emp loy ee Org anization: Part-Time Unrepresented Employees
Emp loy ee Org anization: Unclassified Confidential Employees
Emp loy ee Org anization: Management and Supervisory
Emp loy ee Org anization: Executive Management
RECESSED - At 5:31 p.m. City Council recessed to closed session to discuss matters
listed under Closed Session.
RECONVENE - At 7:00 p.m. City Council reconvened in public session with the same
members present.
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2228 at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION - Fr. Thomas Nguyen, St. Cecilia Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Mayor Amante
ROLL CALL -City Clerk Stoker
Present: Mayor Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem John Nielsen, and Council
Members Doug Davert, Jim Palmer and Deborah Gavello
Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager; and Douglas C. Holland, City
Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Holland reported that the City Council
provided direction to the City Attorney's office in regard to the settlement of the City of
Tustin v. Thomas Fitterer case; the details of that settlement will be made public once that
settlement agreement has been executed and filed with the City Clerk's office. Otherwise,
the City Council did not take any reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS
• Mayor Amante presented a proclamation to Jay Peterson in recognition of the "50
Stars for 50 Years" Golden Anniversary
• Mayor Amante presented a proclamation to George Vallevieni in recognition of the
Santa Sleigh program
• A presentation was made by Lt. Tom Tarpley regarding the Tustin/Irvine Special
Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)
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ORAL COMMUNICATION /PUBLIC INPUT -None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
SALE OF AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES AT 14741 AND 14751 NEWPORT
AVENUE AND THEIR PURCHASE BY THE CITY OF TUSTIN
The action requests approval of the Tustin Community Redevelopment
Agency's sale of properties located at 14741 and 14751 Newport Avenue
("subject properties") and the purchase of the subject properties by the City of
Tustin.
Oral report by Chris Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
The Public Hearing opened at 7:32 p.m.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:32 p.m. with no public comment
It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Councilmember Palmer,
to adopt the recommended action.
City Council Action
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10-12 finding that the Project is within the scope of
a previously approved Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 90-01 and
Supplement No. #1 to the Final EIR 90-01 and that no additional
environmental analysis, action or document is required by CEQA.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 10-04 Making Findings Pursuant to Health and
Code Section 33433 for the Sale of Properties Purchased by the Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin Using Housing
Set Aside Tax Increment Moneys Located at 14741 and 14751 Newport
Avenue within the South Central Project Area authorizing the Agency's
sale of the subject properties to the City and authorizing the City
Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute all necessary documents
and take all actions necessary to implement the Agency's sale and the
City's purchase of the subject properties.
3. Appropriate $533,000 from the current unappropriated fund balance in
the CIP fund for the City's acquisition of the subject properties and upon
closing of the subject transaction, and subtraction of any transaction
costs from the purchase price, authorize the City to deposit such funds
into the South Central Redevelopment Project Area Low and Moderate
Income Housing Set Aside Fund, minus any transaction costs.
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Community Redevelopment Action
Adopt RDA Resolution No. 10-03 finding that the Project is within the
scope of a previously approved Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 90-
01 and Supplement No. #1 to the Final EIR 90-01 and that no additional
environmental analysis, action or document is required by CEQA.
2. Adopt RDA Resolution No. 10-01 Making Findings Pursuant to Health
and Code Section 33433 for the Sale of Properties Purchased by the
Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin Using
Housing Set Aside Tax Increment Moneys Located at 14741 and 14751
Newport Avenue Within the South Central Project Area authorizing the
Agency's sale of the Subject Properties to the City and authorizing the
Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director to execute all
necessary documents and take all actions necessary to implement the
Agency's sale and the City's purchase of the subject properties.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 2116 AND SECTION 15168(c)
OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES THE PROJECT IS WITHIN THE
SCOPE OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(EIR) 90-1 AND FINAL SUPPLEMENT #1 TO EIR 90-1 AND NO
NEW ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED;
APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN
INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 10-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433 FOR THE SALE OF
PROPERTIES PURCHASED BY THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN USING
HOUSING SET ASIDE TAX INCREMENT MONEYS LOCATED
AT 14741 AND 14751 NEWPORT AVENUE WITHIN THE SOUTH
CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTIES BY THE CITY OF TUSTIN
RDA RESOLUTION NO. 10-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 2116- AND SECTION 15168(c)
OF STATE CEQA GUIDELINES THE PROJECT IS WITHIN THE
SCOPE OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
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(EIR) 90-1 AND FINAL SUPPLEMENT #1 TO EIR 90-1 AND NO
NEW ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED;
APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN
INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT
RDA RESOLUTION NO. 10-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT
TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433 FOR THE
SALE OF PROPERTIES PURCHASED BY THE AGENCY USING
HOUSING SET ASIDE TAX INCREMENT MONEYS LOCATED
AT 14741 AND 14751 NEWPORT AVENUE WITHIN THE SOUTH
CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES TO
THE CITY OF TUSTIN
CONSENT CALENDAR - It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Nielsen, to pull consent calendar items 3, 8 and 9 and to approve the balance of
the consent calendar items as recommended by staff.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT CITY
COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON JANUARY 5, 2010
Motion: Approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Joint City
Council and Redevelopment Agency held on January 5, 2010
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -SPECIAL MEETING OF THE JOINT CITY
COUNCIL AND REDEVELOMENT AGENCY HELD ON JANUARY 7, 2010
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen to approve the Action Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Joint City
Council and Redevelopment Agency held on January 7, 2010.
Motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Gavello dissenting).
4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Motion: Approve demands in the amounts of $532,536.97, $481,283.51,
$19,237.75, $293,354.57, and Payroll in the amounts of $712,608.71 and
$1, 089.371.26.
5. PLANNING ACTION AGENDAS -JANUARY 12, 2010
All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the
City Council or members of the public.
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Motion: Receive and file.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-01 ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS
Adoption of Resolution No. 10-01 will establish speed limits on certain streets
throughout the City of Tustin based upon an engineering and traffic survey as
required by the California Vehicle Code.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 10-01 establishing Prima Facie Speed Limits on
certain streets throughout the City of Tustin.
RESOLUTION 10-01 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE
SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE PARKING BAY AT
PINE TREE PARK CIP NO. 2063 AND SAN JUAN STREET SIDEWALK CIP
NO. 7198
The plans and specifications for the Red Hill Avenue Parking Bay at Pine Tree
Park CIP No. 2063 and San Juan Street Sidewalk CIP No. 7198 have been
prepared and the projects are now ready to be bid.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. 10-11 approving the plans and specifications for
the Red Hill Avenue Parking Bay at Pine Tree Park CIP No. 2063 and San Juan
Street Sidewalk CIP No. 7198, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to
advertise for bids.
RESOLUTION 10-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE PARKING BAY AT
PINE TREE PARK CIP NO. 2063 AND SAN JUAN STREET SIDEWALK
CIP NO. 7198, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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ADOPTION OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
STRATEGY
In order to be eligible to receive grant funding under the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, all entities receiving direct
formula grants from the U.S. Department of Energy are required to develop an
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EEGs). The EECS identifies
strategies to achieve the purposes of the EECBG program. The City of Tustin's
total eligible grant allocation is $677,300. Presently, the application process has
secured $30,000 of the allocation to develop our Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Strategy (EECS) attached for City Council consideration.
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Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello, seconded by
Councilmember Davert to adopt Resolution No. 10-14 adopting the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Strategy and authorizing acceptance and execution
of the EECGB upon award by the U.S. Department of Energy.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY AND AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECGB) UPON AWARD BY THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
Motion carried 5-0.
9. STATUS REPORT ON THE TUSTIN METROLINK STATION PARKING
STRUCTURE PROJECT CIP NO. 1062
On February 3, 2009, the City Council approved Cooperative Agreement No. C-
7-1195 with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to enable
OCTA to proceed with the design and construction of a parking structure at the
Tustin Metrolink Station. The OCTA retained the services of Watry Design, Inc.
for design of the project and a Project Development Team was assembled.
Plans are currently being prepared and construction is expected to begin in
June 2010. The parking structure is expected to be completed within twelve (12)
to fifteen (15) months.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen to receive and file.
Motion carried 5-0.
10. STATUS REPORT ON THE CITY OF TUSTIN'S NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PROGRAM
The 1972 Clean Water Act and 1987 amendments, established requirements for
storm water discharges under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit program. The NPDES permit mandates stormwater
management programs to address the challenges of preventing stormwater
pollution. Under this permit, the City is held accountable for the water quality in
our storm drains, flood channels and ultimately, the Newport Back Bay. The
permit sets out strict requirements for stormwater pollution prevention,
particularly in the areas of construction and development. It also addresses
pollutant sources from commercial activities. The city is responsible for street
sweeping, public storm drains, catch basin cleaning and terminating any illicit
discharges that enter our receiving waters.
Motion: Receive and file as an information item.
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11. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION AT LAUREL GLEN AND MAGNOLIA TREE PARKS (CIP
NO. 2064)
City staff is recommending that the City Council reject all bids for the project at
this time. The City received eleven bids for this project. City staff will revise
plans and specifications and bring this project back to the City Council at a
future date.
Motion: Reject all bids received on the Purchase and Installation of Park
Playground Equipment at Laurel Glen and Magnolia Tree Parks Project (CIP
No. 2064), and direct staff to revise the plans and specifications.
12. ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
The Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) is a 40-member joint
powers authority comprised of Orange County cities and agencies that serves
as an official subregion of the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG). Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen currently serves as an OCCOG Board
Member.
In 2009, the OCCOG Board of Directors completed a comprehensive revision to
the original 1996 OCCOG joint powers agreement provisions. The amended
and restated OCCOG joint powers agreement provides the authority for
OCCOG to establish annual membership dues and retain staff and consultants
to provide administrative and technical support to the organization in
accomplishing the various duties required of a SCAG subregion.
Continued membership in OCCOG will effectively serve and protect the
interests of the community. By executing the amended and restated joint
powers agreement, the City will be able to achieve economies of scale and cost
effectiveness in monitoring and addressing regional housing, transportation,
land use, and other regional issues and maintaining a coordinated Orange
County voice through OCCOG's representatives.
Motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10-15 approving and executing an amended and
restated Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) Joint Powers
Agreement.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the amended and restated Joint Powers
Agreement, and transmit the signed OCCOG Joint Powers Agreement to
the OCCOG Interim Executive Director.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, EXECUTING AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS
13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR
CANCEL THE PROPOSED SALE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-13 requesting that the Governor
cancel the proposed sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante, seconded by Councilmember Davert
to:
1. Send a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger requesting that he reject the
bid for the sale of the Orange County fairgrounds as being insufficient to
address the problems of the State and being disadvantageous to Orange
County and its cities in terms of an ongoing fair; and that the sale is an
interference in local control of the City of Costa Mesa with regard to its
own property;
2. Send a letter to Assemblymen Solorio and Tran in support of Assembly
Bill 1590 and to the committee where it will be residing.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT GOVERNOR
SCHWARZENEGGER IMMEDIATELY CANCEL THE SALE OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Palmer dissenting).
14. ORDINANCE NO. 1372 (CODE AMENDMENT 09-006), AMENDING SECTION
9111 THROUGH 9142 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO UPDATE DENSITY
BONUS LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
Assembly Bill 2280 ("AB 2280") made the following changes to the State's
density bonus law, which is set forth in Government Code Section 65915:
1. Increased the time by which a city may utilize funds that are recaptured
from the resale of affordable housing units;
2. Amended the definition of "development standards";
3. Amended the definition of "maximum allowable residential density" to be
based not only on zoning, but also on the general plan land use densities
in certain cases;
4. Added clarifying language with respect to density bonuses for
developments with senior housing units;
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5. Provided that before a local agency may grant density bonuses in excess
of those set forth in State law, it must first adopt a local ordinance
enabling it to do so.
Code Amendment 09-006 amends Section 9111 through 9142 of the Tustin City
Code to update density bonus law in accordance with State law. On December
8, 2009, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4128 recommending
that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1372 approving Code Amendment
09-006.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.
1372 (roll call vote).
ORDINANCE NO. 1372
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9111 THROUGH
9142 (CODE AMENDMENT 09-006) OF THE TUSTIN CITY
CODE TO UPDATE DENSITY BONUS LAW IN ACCORDANCE
WITH STATE LAW
Motion carried 5-0
15. ORDINANCE NO. 1373 (CODE AMENDMENT 09-004) - REDUCED
RESTAURANT PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR OLD TOWN TUSTIN AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING
REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY, INCLUDING OLD TOWN TUSTIN
Completed in 2008, the Old Town Parking Study evaluated existing parking
conditions in the commercial areas of Old Town and made numerous
recommendations that the City consider implementing modified parking
standards, and alternative methods of addressing parking requirements within
Old Town Tustin that would promote business attraction and economic
development in the area. The Tustin City Council formally received the Old
Town Parking Study and directed staff to begin implementing the various
parking alternatives discussed within that document for the commercial area of
Old Town.
Proposed Code Amendment 09-004 (Ordinance No. 1373) would implement
innovative parking solutions and modify the City's standard parking
requirements to:
1. Reduce restaurant parking requirements for Old Town Tustin; and
2. Facilitate the establishment of outdoor restaurant seating areas in
Commercial Districts within the City, including Old Town Tustin.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.
1373 (roll call vote).
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ORDINANCE NO. 1373
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT 09-
004 AMENDING SECTION 7210 OF PART 1 OF CHAPTER 2 OF
ARTICLE 7 PERTAINING TO OBSTRUCTING STREETS,
SIDEWALKS, ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY,
AMENDING SECTION 9233c(g) OF PART 3 OF CHAPTER 2, OF
ARTICLE 9 TO PROHIBIT DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANTS
WITHIN THE OLD TOWN AREA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF
SECTION 9263 OF PART 6 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE 9 OF
THE TUSTIN CITY CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANTS IN OLD TOWN AND
ADDING SECTION 9277 TO PART 7 OF CHAPTER 2 OF
ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE ESTABLISHING NEW
OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING AREA REQUIREMENTS
FOR ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS IN TUSTIN
Motion carried 5-0.
16. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
At this time, the City Council may take the opportunity to discuss current
legislation of interest.
None.
17. FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW
The following is staffs review of the City's first six months of operations under
the adopted FY 2009-10 Budget, projecting revenues and expenditures through
the fiscal year end. A presentation will be presented at the City Council's budget
workshop that will highlight key figures and assumptions.
Presentation by William Huston, City Manager
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Palmer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen to approve the following adjustments to the authorized FY 2009-10
budget:
a. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $64,400 from the
unappropriated reserves of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund to
cover the cost of the communications equipment.
b. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $15,000 from the
unappropriated reserves of the Asset Forfeiture Fund to cover the costs
of storage lockers.
Motion carried 5-0.
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RDA REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM
SALE OF AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES AT 14741 AND 14751 NEWPORT
AVENUE AND THEIR PURCHASE BY THE CITY (JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM WITH CITY COUNCIL)
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION RDA NO. 10-04 DESIGNATING CONSULTANTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION
HOUSING BONDS
The Redevelopment Agency has an obligation with the City related to the City's
write down of land use for affordable housing purposes and is considering the
issuance of tax allocation housing bonds to repay the City for the obligation due.
The Resolution RDA 10-04 designates consultants in connection with the
proposed issuance of Tax Allocation Housing Bonds.
Motion: It was moved by Agency Member Davert, seconded by Chair Pro Tem
Nielsen to adopt resolution RDA 10-04 designating consultants in connection with
the proposed issuance of Tax Allocation Housing Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 10-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CONSULTANTS
IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX
ALLOCATION HOUSING BONDS AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO
Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS /COMMITTEE REPORTS -City Manager, City Attorney, City Council
Councilmember Davert:
• Reported that Orange County Fire Authority's (OCFA) urban search and rescue
team was activated to go to Haiti to assist following the devastating earthquake but
the federal government was not ready to deploy them; the midyear budget is being
reviewed; acknowledged the efforts of firefighting personnel in response to bad
weather and thanked them for all their hard work
• Reported on the Orange County Sanitation District where he attended a sewer
conference that showcased a demonstration project whereby fuel cell technology
will result in the byproduct of hydrogen which can be used to power automobiles;
OCSD has invested $600,000 in the $8 million project with the balance coming from
environmental agencies. Also investigating with the County of Orange the possibility
of selenium from the Back Bay being diverted to the Sanitation District
• Shared that OCFA with electronic alternatives is seeking methods to reduce paper
usage and thereby staff time to produce paper copies and requested City Manager
and Clerk explore alternatives as well
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• Will be traveling to Sacramento as a member of the League of California Cities
State Policy Committee on Revenue and Taxation
• Congratulated academy of reserve firefighters who will graduate Saturday
• Acknowledged Tustin Police Department for its efforts on a recent crime resulting in
bringing the perpetrators into custody in a very short time
Councilmember Gavello:
• Attended the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County where Dr. Glen
MacDonald, UCLA, discussed climate change effect on water
• Toured the Cienega project with IRWD and discussed effects of selenium; IRWD
has received $20M of federal stimulus money
• Attended the non-profit MOMS Orange County whose mission is to help women and
their families have healthy babies by offering health care coordination, education
and access to community services; the organization serves 163 Tustin families at no
cost. Their phone number is 714.972.2610
Councilmember Palmer:
• No reports as committees have been dark for the last two weeks.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen:
• Presented a Southern California Association of Governments report
• Attended the Community, Economic and Human Development Committee where
Assemblyman-Elect Chris Norby gave a presentation regarding fiscalization of
land use where he discussed sales tax versus property tax swap and per capital
sales tax by population
• Discussed SB375 -Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act
• Stated that the Regional Housing Needs Assessment numbers will be addressed
in 2012
• Reported that the Regional Council reviewed substantial 2010 and 2011 budget
cuts; will apply for available federal grants
• Shared that the clean cities ethanol project was voted down
• Took action on the recommendation by the California Council of Governments
2010 priorities resulting in neutral vote
• Implementation of Greenhouse Reduction Act legislation which California Air
Resources Board estimates will have a minimum $24.8 billion effect on California
• Reported on the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County meeting regarding
the Aqua report, legislative briefing and presentation by Dr. Glen MacDonald
concerning global warming
• Announced that the Tustin Community Foundation is hosting the Mayor's Inaugural
Dinner on February 4 at 5:30 p.m.at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club which is a
fundraiser for Tustin non-profits. The Tustin Community Foundation website has
more information
Mayor Amante:
• Commented that the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner on February 4 is a fundraising event
for the Tustin Community Foundation which has had a tremendous impact on the
community. Out of 250 nonprofit organizations, 50-80 have already been funded
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fundraiser for Tustin non-profits. The Tustin Community Foundation website has
more information
Mayor Amante:
• Commented that the Mayor's Inaugural Dinner on February 4 is a fundraising event
for the Tustin Community Foundation which has had a tremendous impact on the
community. Out of 250 nonprofit organizations, 50-80 have already been funded
with $80,000 and continue to receive requests. Appreciates all that they do
• OCTA
o Roasted Peter Buffa as outgoing Chair of OCTA with a humorous video and
congratulated him on a terrific year
o As new Chair of OCTA, has implemented change in size, shape and scope of
committees effective February, reducing number by 50 and resulting in a
savings of staff and director time equaling a quarter of a million dollars
o Stated the next OCTA meeting will be Assemblyman-Elect Norby's last as a
Director and wished him well after being elected to the State Legislature
o Acknowledged that the committee streamlining is patterned after changes
made at the Orange County Sanitation District under Councilmember
Davert's leadership
• Notified that the AIertOC system installed by the County of Orange to provide mass
messages to citizens in the event of an emergency (in which Tustin participates) will
test its system on Wednesday, January 27, at 7:00 p.m. via a test call to those
signed up from AIertOC (reverse 911 system)
• Cautioned to be careful with the weather conditions and drainage in yards. Field
Services at 1472 Service Road has sandbags available for pickup or can be
reached at 714.573.3350 or after hours at 714.573.3325
• Reported that Saturday, January 30, the Irvine Valley College will hold its
Astounding Inventions competition
Councilmember Davert congratulated Mayor Amante on his chairmanship of OCTA.
ADJOURNMENT --8:51 p.m. The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting followed by the
Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way,
Tustin, California.
JERRY AMANTE,
Mayor
PAMELA STOKER,
City Clerk
Joint Regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting
Minutes
January 19, 2010
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