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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 CC AGENDA 9-7-10.docx CITY OF TUSTIN SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN AGENCY John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tem William A. Huston, City Manager Doug Davert, Councilmember Douglas Holland, City Attorney Jim Palmer, Councilmember Jerry Amante, Mayor Pamela Stoker, City Clerk Deborah Gavello, Councilmember George Jeffries, City Treasurer CLOSED SESSION MEETING 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – Meeting #2245 ATTENDANCE PUBLIC INPUT – Members of the public may address the City Council on items on the Closed Session Agenda. 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: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION [Govt. Code § 54956.9(b)] – Two Cases 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION [Govt. Code § 54956.9(c)] – Two Cases 3. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 ? Consideration of Claim of David Casas, Claim No. 10-19 ? Consideration of Claim of Charity Balliger, Claim No. 10-13 ? Consideration of Claim of Nghiep Dao, Claim No. 10-08 NOTE: As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA during normal business hours. JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – Meeting #2245 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL – City Clerk Stoker CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Holland ORAL COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC INPUT – At this time, any member of the public may address the City Council on matters which are listed on this agenda or under the jurisdiction of the City Council. If the item you wish to speak on is a public hearing item, you may wish to wait until the Council considers that item. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM A public hearing provides individuals the opportunity to be heard regarding an intended action of the City Council related to land use or fees. (Agenda Item 1) 1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 17342 Tentative Tract Map 17342 is a request to subdivide a 9.62-acre property improved with five (5) office buildings, on-site parking, and landscape areas into five (5) numbered lots, one (1) lettered lot, for a maximum of 115 office units for condominium purposes. On July 27, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4149, recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map 17342. Applicant: Greenlaw Partners, 4440 Von Karman Ave., Suite 150 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Project Site: 17772-17862 Seventeenth Street Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-80 approving Tentative Tract Map 17342. City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 11 RESOLUTION NO. 10-80 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) 17342 TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 9.62-ACRE PROPERTY INTO FIVE (5) NUMBERED LOTS, ONE (1) LETTERED LOT, FOR A MAXIMUM OF 115 OFFICE UNITS, FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17772 - 17862 SEVENTEENTH STREET. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a “Request to Speak” form with the City Clerk. (Agenda Items 2 through 15) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON AUGUST 3, 2010 AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2010 AND AUGUST 27, 2010 Recommendation: Approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency held on August 3, 2010 and Action Minutes of the Special Meetings of the City Council held on August 18, 2010 and August 27, 2010 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve demands in the amounts of $2,226,679.82, $502,248.25, $1,575,409.65, $2,322,119.88, and $3,042,875.79; and Payroll in the amounts of $670,253.95 and $692,073.91. 4. WORKING CAPITAL LOAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The approval of this loan and administrative services agreement between the City of Tustin and the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency will comply with Section 33675 of the California Health and Safety Code regarding the allocation and payment of tax increment to Redevelopment Agencies, and provide the resources necessary to carry out the Agency's programs. Recommendation: 1. It is recommended that the City Council approve working Capital loan of $4,650,000 to the South Central Project Area through August 31, 2011. 2. It is recommended that the Agency approve Working Capital loan of City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 11 $4,650,000 to the South Central Project Area through August 31, 2011. 3. Authorize the Mayor and the Chairperson of the Agency to execute the attached agreement for fiscal year 2010-2011, offering and accepting a loan and various services from the City to the Agency totaling $6,885,200. 5. 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. Recommendation: Receive and file. 6. STATUS REPORT ON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECTS Redevelopment Agency staff provides on a monthly basis an update of redevelopment related projects. Recommendation: Receive and file. 7. AGREEMENT WITH TOM BISTLINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO PROVIDE INTERIM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CARETAKER SERVICES AT PORTIONS OF TUSTIN LEGACY Approval is requested of a Consultant Services Agreement for Interim Property Management/Caretaker Services at Tustin Legacy. Recommendation: That the Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") approve an Interim Property Management/Caretaker Consultant Services Agreement between Tom Bistline Construction, Inc. and the Agency for the provision of interim property management/caretaker services on portions of property at Tustin Legacy, subject to any non-substantive modifications as may be determined necessary as recommended by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager to execute the document. 8. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH DEVELOPERS RESEARCH AND SMS ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE TUSTIN LEGACY PROJECT Approval is requested of two Consultant Services Agreements (CSAs) to provide services intended to assist the Agency in refinement and revision of the City's disposition and business strategy for the Master Developer footprint at Tustin Legacy. Recommendation: That the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency: City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 11 1. Authorize the Executive Director or Assistant City Manager to execute the attached CSAs with Developers Research and SMS, subject to any non-substantive modifications as may be deemed necessary by the City Attorney prior to execution of the Agreements. 2. Appropriate $150,000 from un-appropriated funds in the MCAS Tustin Redevelopment fund (555) to MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Account No. 555-35-00-6010. 9. APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TUSTIN LEGACY BACKBONE INFRASTRUCTURE Approval is requested of a Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) with Hunsaker & Associates to provide engineering services to complete the unfinished design and prepare final plans, specifications and costs estimates for certain Tustin Legacy Backbone Infrastructure projects. The services are also intended to assist the City in refinement and revision of the City's Disposition Strategy and Business Plan for the area that was previously the Master Developer Footprint at Tustin Legacy. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) with Hunsaker & Associates for the provision of certain design and consulting services, subject to any non-substantive modifications as may be determined necessary as recommended by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager to execute the document on behalf of the City; and 2. Appropriate $125,800 from unappropriated funds in the MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Fund (555) of which $25,000 shall be transferred to MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Project Account No. 555-35-00-6010, and $100,800 shall be transferred to the Capital Improvement Program Fund to cover the Tustin Legacy Development Tasks (CIP No. 70203) in the amount of $60,000, and the Valencia Avenue Improvement Project from Kennsington Park Drive to Tustin Ranch Road (CIP No. 70204) in the amount of $40,800. 10. APPROVE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR TUSTIN LEGACY BACKBONE INFRASTRUCTURE Approval of Consultant Services Agreement will provide for geotechnical design services for completion of the unfinished design of certain Tustin Legacy Backbone Infrastructure projects. Geotechnical design services are essential for establishing design parameters and recommendations for site development, grading, and construction. City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 11 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) with NMG Geotechnical, Inc. for the provision of geotechnical design services for Tustin Legacy, subject to any non-substantive modifications as may be determined necessary as recommended by the City Attorney and authorize the City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager to execute the document on behalf of the City; and 2. Appropriate $26,400 from unappropriated funds in the MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Fund (555) which shall be transferred to the Capital Improvement Program Fund to cover geotechnical design services of the Warner Avenue Improvements between Red Hill Avenue and Armstrong Avenue (CIP No. 70202), Armstrong Avenue Improvements from Warner Avenue to Barranca Parkway (70201), Barranca Parkway Improvements from west of Tustin Ranch Road to east of Aston Street (CIP No. 70205), and Valencia Avenue Improvements from Kensington Park Drive to Tustin Ranch Road (CIP No. 70204). 11. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-9-0426 BETWEEN THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN FOR GO LOCAL BUS/SHUTTLE SERVICE PLANNING The City and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) are currently developing studies for adding shuttle service between the Tustin Metrolink Station, Tustin Legacy and the Tustin Civic Center/Downtown as part of the Go Local Step 2 Program. Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-9- 0426 authorizes an expansion of the studies to include new options to further expand transit services within the City under the Renewed Measure M Project V. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-0426 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Tustin for Go Local Bus/Shuttle Service Planning; and 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. 12. AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE COLUMBUS TUSTIN GYMNASIUM ROOF REPLACEMENT, CIP No. 10065 /NON-FEDERAL Staff is requesting that the City Council award the construction contract for the Columbus Tustin Gymnasium Roof Replacement, CIP No. 10065/non-federal, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder. Recommendation: That the City Council award the construction contract for the City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 11 Columbus Tustin Gymnasium Roof Replacement CIP No. 10065/non-federal to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Chapman Coast Roof Company, Inc. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City. 13. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10-83 GRANTING A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PURSUANT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 12-238 FOR THE NEWPORT AVENUE/SR-55 RAMP RECONFIGURATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 70130 Adoption of the attached Resolution No. 10-83 will authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Grant Deed on behalf of the City granting a parcel of land at the site of the relocated northbound SR-55 on/off ramps to the State of California. The Newport Avenue/SR-55 Ramp Reconfiguration Project CIP No. 70130 realigned Del Amo Avenue, constructed Newport Avenue between Edinger Avenue and Valencia Avenue, and relocated the northbound on/off ramp to SR-55 from Edinger Avenue to the present location between Edinger Avenue and Valencia Avenue. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-83 granting a parcel of land to the State of California for the relocated SR-55 northbound on/off ramps and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant Deed on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 10-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEWPORT AVENUE/SR-55 RAMP RECONFIGURATION PROJECT CIP NO. 70130 14. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE COLUMBUS TUSTIN GYMNASIUM PHOTOVOLTLAIC (SOLAR) IMPROVEMENT, CIP No. 10065 /FEDERAL Staff is requesting that the City Council award the construction contract for the Columbus Tustin Gymnasium Photovoltaic (Solar) Improvement, CIP No. 10065/federal, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder. Recommendation: That the City Council award the construction contract for the Columbus Tustin Gymnasium Photovoltaic (Solar), CIP No. 10065/federal, to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder Stellar Solar and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City. 15. AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS TO INCLUDE THE PROJECT CLASSIFICATION OF TUSTIN LEGACY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER Adoption of the attached Resolution will amend the City's Classification Plan and Compensation Plan to include a new project classification titled Tustin City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 7 of 11 Legacy Development Services Manager and authorize funding for the position. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 10-90 amending the City's Classification and Compensation Plans to include the new project classification of Tustin Legacy Development Services Manager. 2. Authorize the appropriation of $120,000 from unappropriated funds in the MCAS Tustin Redevelopment Fund (555) for the balance of Fiscal Year 2010-11 which shall be transferred to MCAS Tustin RDA account 555- 35-00-5000 through 5270, as applicable. In the event of future tax exempt bond financing for infrastructure construction and management, said bond proceeds shall be utilized, as may be authorized in the bond measure, for the costs of the Tustin Legacy Development Services Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 10-90 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS TO INCLUDE THE CLASSIFICATION OF TUSTIN LEGACY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS Matters listed under Regular Business are generally proposals for new legislation or items requiring discussion. (Agenda Items 16 through 22) 16. SET INTERVIEW DATE FOR VACANCIES ON PLANNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONS Staff is requesting that the City Council set a date and time to conduct interviews to fill unexpired terms on the Planning and Community Services Commissions. Recommendation: Pleasure of the City Council. 17. ADOPT RESOLUTION RDA NO. 10-07 DESIGNATING CONSULTANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED REFINANCING OF TOWN CENTER PROJECT AREA TAX ALLOCATION BONDS The Redevelopment Agency issued Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds in 1998 specifically for the Town Center Project Area and due to attractive interest rates is considering refinancing the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency (Town Center Area Redevelopment Project) Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 1998 Series A. The RDA Resolution No. 10-07 designates consultants in connection with the proposed refinancing of the Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 1998 Series A. City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 8 of 11 Recommendation: That the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency adopt RDA Resolution No. 10-07 designating consultants in connection with the proposed refinancing of the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency (Town Center Area Redevelopment Project) Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, 1998 Series A(1998 Bonds). RDA RESOLUTION NO. 10-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS RELATING TO THE AGENCY'S TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, DESIGNATING CONSULTANTS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO 18. ADOPT RDA RESOLUTION NO. 10-08 DESIGNATING CONSULTANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS RELATING TO THE AGENCY'S MCAS-TUSTIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA To complete major backbone infrastructure for the Redevelopment Agency's MCAS-Tustin Redevelopment Project Area the Agency is considering the issuance of tax allocation bonds. The RDA Resolution No. 10-08 designates consultants in connection with the proposed issuance of the tax allocation bonds. Recommendation: That the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency adopt RDA Resolution No. 10-08 designating consultants in connection with the proposed issuance of tax allocation bonds (TABs) relating to the Agency's MCAS-Tustin Redevelopment Project Area. RDA RESOLUTION NO. 10-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FO THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS RELATING TO THE AGENCY'S MCAS-TUSTIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, DESIGNATING CONSULTANTS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO 19. REVIEW THE PURCHASE OF IPAD TABLET COMPUTERS At the City Council's August 3rd meeting, Council directed staff to review the feasibility of a paperless option for the City Council. Recommendation: Pleasure of the Council. City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 9 of 11 20. ORDINANCE NO. 1388 AND RESOLUTION 10-92 TRANSPARENCY IN CITY GOVERNMENT Ordinance No. 1388 proposes to add a new Tustin City Code Section 1211 regarding transparency in city government. In effect, the Ordinance would require that certain public reports, forms, city documents, and financial information identified in a City Council Resolution be made publically available online, and that online links to the documents and information be centralized on the City's web site. Resolution 10-92 would implement Ordinance 1388 by establishing a centralized "Transparency in City Government" webpage containing links to a list of key public reports, forms, city documents, and financial information that would be available for review online, 24 hours per day. Recommendation: 1. Introduce and hold first reading of Ordinance No. 1388 (Attachment 1) by title only. 2. Instruct staff to set Ordinance 1388 for a second reading at the City Council's September, 21, 2010, meeting; 3. Instruct staff to return with Resolution 10-92 (Attachment 2) for adoption at the September 21, 2010, meeting ORDINANCE NO. 1388 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TUSTIN CITY CODE SECTION 1211 RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY IN CITY GOVERNMENT WEB PAGE. RESOLUTION NO. 10-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN REGARDING ENSURING TRANSPARENCY IN CITY GOVERNMENT. 21. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - FUNDING REQUEST SUPPORT FOR JOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE (JFTB) IN LOS ALAMITOS Mayor Amante requested that the attached request from the City of Garden Grove be agendized for discussion. Recommendation: Pleasure of the Council. 22. CITY COUNCIL MEALS Councilmember Gavello requested that the City Council discuss the policy City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 10 of 11 regarding meals provided at each Closed Session of the City Council. OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS – City Manager, City Attorney, City Council ADJOURNMENT – The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, 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. City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 7, 2010 Meeting Agenda Page 11 of 11