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MINUTES
OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2247 at 5:31 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor/Chair Jeny Amante, Mayor Pro Tem/Chair Pro Tem John
Nielsen, and Councilmembers/Agencymembers Doug Davert, Jim
Palmer and Deborah Gavello
Absent: None
City Clerk: Patricia Estrella, City Clerk Services Supervisor
Others Present: William Huston, City Manager; and Doug 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 Attomey, 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT [Cal. Gov't Code Section 54957(b)(1)]
Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Designated Representatives: Kristi
Resources; Teri Black, Teri Black & Co.
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
Code § 54956.9(a)] -One Case
[Cal. Gov't Code sec. 54957.6]
Recchia, Director of Human
EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt.
• Tustin Unified School District v. City of Tustin et al., Case No. 30-2010-
00345476, Orange County Superior Court
City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 21, 2010
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6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -PENDING LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) -Zierer v. City of Tustin, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2009 00294260
RECESSED at 5:31 p.m.
RECONVENED at 7:01 p.m.
JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
7:00 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2247 at 7:01 p.m.
INVOCATION -Mayor Amante
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Gavello
ROLL CALL -City Clerk
Present: Mayor/Chair Jeny Amante, Mayor Pro Tem/Chair Pro Tem John
Nielsen, and Councilmembers/Agencymembers Doug Davert, Jim
Palmer and Deborah Gavello
Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
Others Present: William Huston, City Manager; and Doug Holland, City Attomey
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -City Attomey Holland
City Council authorized settlement of Zierer vs. Tustin case; the settlement will be made
public once it has been executed. Otherwise, the City Council did not take any reportable
action.
Mayor Amante reported that the City Council unanimously appointed David Biggs to the
City Manager position.
PRESENTATIONS
• Tustin Metrolink parking lot (Jennifer Bergener and Laura Cross, OCTA)
AGENDA ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 21, 2010
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16. THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF TUSTIN TOWN CENTER: A NEW BEGINNING, A
STRATEGIC GUIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT
A presentation was given by Frank Fuller, Field Paoli
The report "Neighborhoods of Tustin Town Center: A New Beginning, a
Strategic Guide to Development" for three neighborhoods in the center of Tustin
has been completed. City Council endorsement of the report's priority action
programs to improve the neighborhoods over the next few decades is being
requested.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert and seconded by Mayor
Amante that the City Council and Tustin Redevelopment Agency formally
endorse the Town Center New Beginning study as a strategic guide for
development and instruct staff to proceed with specific programming of priority
action programs, as funding is available and in conjunction with the City's and
Redevelopment Agency's normal budget.
Motion carried 5-0
18. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER CONTRACT
The City has been engaged in an executive search to replace Bill Huston, who
has retired as City Manager effective July 17, 2010 and will end his interim
assignment as City Manager on September 30, 2010.
Pending the outcome of the selection process and contract negotiations, it is
possible that the City Council may appoint a City Manager and wish to
deliberate and approve a contract agreement for that appointment.
Should the City Council decide to vote on a City Manager contract, the contract
will be made available to members of the public during the City Council meeting.
Public comments: None
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert and seconded by
Councilmember Gavello to appoint David Biggs to the position of City Manager.
Motion carried 5-0.
David Biggs addressed the Council and community and thanked them for the
opportunity to serve Tustin.
ORAL COMMUNICATION /PUBLIC INPUT
• Edward Chizkov spoke regarding parking regulations
City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 21, 2010
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• Christine Schaefer, Alzheimer's Association of Orange County, Irvine Chapter,
spoke conceming programs and services offered at no charge and invited the
Council to participate in fall Memory Walk fundraising events; www.alz.org
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2008-138, DESIGN REVIEW 08-011, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-017
A presentation was given by Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development
Director
Tentative Parcel Map 2008-138 is a request to subdivide an existing 1.075
gross acres parcel into two (2) new parcels to accommodate a single family
residence on each parcel. Design Review 08-011 is to evaluate the aesthetics
of and authorize the proposed new construction. Conditional Use Permit 08-017
is for a proposed guest house above a new detached garage on Parcel 2
located at 14611 Prospect Avenue. On August 24, 2010 and after public input,
the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Nos. 4153, 4154, and 4155
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed project.
PROPERTY OWNERS/
APPLICANTS:
Tony Barkozia
17872 Theodora Dr
Tustin, CA 92780
Noel Prendergast
2510 Bungalow Place
Corona Del Mar, CA
92625
PROJECT LOCATION:
14611 Prospect Avenue
Public hearing opening at 8:30 p.m.
• Meg Jessup spoke in favor of the plan to keep the home historic
• L.T. Ericson spoke regarding oak trees on the property and stated that
he had not been notified of the project.
• Jeff Worthe spoke conceming parcel #2 and size and scale of the
project; also concerned with the oak tree removal
• Paul Green stated his opposition to oak tree removals
• Todd Schooley, architect and applicant's representative, spoke in
support of the project
Public hearing closed at 8:58 p.m.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert and seconded by
Councilmember Palmer to approve the recommendation.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 21, 2010
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2008-138, DESIGN REVIEW 08-011,
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-017 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING PARCEL LOCATED AT 14611 PROSPECT AVENUE
INTO TWO (2) NEW PARCELS WHICH WOULD EACH
ACCOMMODATE A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
RESOLUTION NO. 10-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2008-138 TO
SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING PARCEL LOCATED AT 14611
PROSPECT AVENUE INTO TWO (2) NEW PARCELS WHICH
WOULD EACH ACCOMMODATE A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
RESOLUTION NO. 10-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 08-011 AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-017 TO CONSTRUCT AN
ADDITION AND GUEST HOUSE TO AN EXISTING SINGLE
FAMILY HISTORIC RESIDENCE ON PROPOSED PARCEL 2 OF
TPM 2008-138 (14611 PROSPECT AVENUE); AND
CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON
PARCEL 1 (14702 IVERNESS WAY) OF TPM 2008-138
Motion carried 5-0
2. FIFTH AMENDMENT TO TUSTIN LEGACY DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 04-02 (RETAIL DEVELOPMENT) AND FIFTH
AMENDMENT TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND
PAYMENT AGREEMENT
A Public Hearing had been scheduled for the City Council to consider approval
of a Fifth Amendment to the Tustin Legacy Disposition and Development
Agreement (Retail Development) ("DDA") and a Fifth Amendment to the
Infrastructure Construction and Payment Agreement ("ICPA") between the City
of Tustin and Vestar/Kimco Tustin, L.P. ("Developer") as the amendments affect
The District at Tustin Legacy.
Public hearing opening at 8:59 p.m.
Public hearing closed at 8:59 p.m. with no comments from the public
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert and seconded by
Councilmember Palmer to continue the public hearing on this item to the next
scheduled meeting on October 5, 2010.
Motion carried 5-0
Recess at 9:00 p.m.
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Reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR - It was moved by Councilmember Davert and seconded by
Councilmember Gavello to pull consent item 10 and to approve the balance of the
consent calendar items as recommended by staff.
Motion carried 5-0
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT CITY
COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER
10, 2010
Recommendation: Approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency held on September 7, 2010 and
the Special Meeting of the City Council held on September 10, 2010.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve demands in the amounts of $7,991.72 and
$614,031.00; and Payroll in the amount of $683,052.43.
2010 BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW
Biennially the City is required to review the list of designated positions in the
Conflict of Interest Code.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 10-96 modifying the Appendix
(Designated Positions) contained in the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
POSITIONS CONTAINED
CODE OF THE CITY
RESOLUTION NO. 08-81
6.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED
IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
OF TUSTIN, AND REPEALING
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2010 BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE REVIEW
Biennially, the Redevelopment Agency and City are required to review the
designated positions required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement.
Recommendation: Adopt RDA Resolution No. RDA 10-10 modifying the
Appendix (Designated Positions) contained in the Conflict of Interest Code and
deleting the position of Senior Project Manager.
RDA RESOLUTION NO. 10-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY
City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 21, 2010
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS
CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, AND REPEALING RDA RESOLUTION NO. 08-
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7.
PERSONNEL RULES REVISION
Minor revisions are needed to update the City's Personnel Rules.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 10-94 to update and revise the City's
Personnel Rules.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED PERSONNEL
RULES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
8.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING "BUSINESS FRIENDLY PRINCIPLES"
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has requested
that all cities within the SCAG region adopt a resolution of support for "Business
Friendly Principles" to demonstrate to State leaders that Southern California
communities are committed to working cooperatively to keep businesses within
California and to find ways to reduce or remove economic impediments to
growth.
Recommendation: That the Tustin City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-93 in
support of "Business Friendly Principles" as part of SCAG's development of a
Southern California Economic Growth Strategy.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, IN.SUPPORT OF "BUSINESS FRIENDLY
PRINCIPLES" AS PART OF SCAG'S DEVELOPMENT OF A
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY
9.
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PARKING SPACES AT THE TUSTIN
MAIN STREET RESERVOIR PARKING LOT
Council approval is requested of a license agreement to permit the non-
exclusive use of eight (8) parking spaces owned by the City of Tustin located at
the Tustin Main Street Water Reservoir parking lot at the southeast comer of
Prospect Avenue and Third Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and authorize the City
Manager and/or Assistant City Manager to execute a License Agreement for
Parking by and between the City of Tustin and Silverado Senior Living Tustin,
Inc. for the non-exclusive use of eight (8) parking spaces owned by the City of
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Tustin at the Tustin Main Street Reservoir parking lot.
10. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1388 AND APPROVAL OF
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.
It was moved by Councilmember Davert and seconded by Councilmember
Palmer to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.
1388 (roll call vote) and to approve Resolution 10-92.
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.
Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote)
11. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE JAMBOREE ROAD
REHABILITATION PROJECT, CIP NO. 70194
Construction of the Jamboree Road Pavement Rehabilitation between 2,750
feet north of Tustin Ranch Road and north City Limits CIP No. 70194 has been
completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is now ready for City
Council acceptance.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10-86 accepting the construction of the Jamboree
Road Pavement Rehabilitation between 2,750 feet north of Tustin Ranch
Road and north City Limits CIP No. 70194; and
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2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF
IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE JAMBOREE ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
BETWEEN 2,750 FEET NORTH OF TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND
NORTH CITY LIMITS CIP NO. 70194
12. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ANNUAL MAJOR PAVEMENT
MAINTENANCE PROJECT CIP NO. 70001 AND THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK
REPAIR PROJECT NO. 402-6235
Construction of the Annual Major Pavement Maintenance Project CIP No.
70001 and the Annual Sidewalk Repair Project No. 402-6235 for FY 2009-2010
have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and are now ready
for City Council acceptance.
Recommendation: That City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 10-91 accepting the construction of the Annual
Major Pavement Maintenance Project CIP No. 70001 and the Annual
Sidewalk Repair Project No. 402-6235 for FY 2009-2010; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF
IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF
THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ANNUAL MAJOR
PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT CIP NO. 70001 AND
THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT NO. 402-6235
FOR FY 2009-2010
13. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 10-81 DESIGNATING A FOUR-WAY STOP
CONTROL ON PARK AVENUE AT THE WESTERLY COSTCO/GAS STATION
DRIVEWAYS
A traffic study has been prepared which analyzed the need for the installation of
a four-way stop control on Park Avenue at the westerly Costco/Gas Station
driveways. The study concluded that afour-way stop control is warranted and
its installation should reduce the potential for vehicular accidents and eliminate
the issue of restricted sight distance at this location.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-81
designating afour-way stop control on Park Avenue at the westerly Costco/Gas
Station driveways.
RESOLUTION NO. 10-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF
CERTAIN STOP CONTROL .INTERSECTIONS
14. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASES
Nine Police Department vehicles require replacement. The department has
determined the need to purchase four (4) 2010 Dodge Charger police package
vehicles; two (2) 2010 Chevrolet Malibu's; one (1) 2010 Chevrolet Impala; and
two (2) 2010 Ford Expeditions to replace older model high mileage vehicles.
Additionally, there will be a need to award a contract for police equipment
conversion work for newly purchased police units and authorize the Police
Department to donate one of the older model, high mileage Crown Victoria
vehicles to the Orange County Sheriffs Department Academy. The vehicle
selected for donation will be at the discretion of the Field Services Maintenance
Supervisor in charge of the oversight of fleet condition.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize:
The purchase of four (4) 2010 Police Package Dodge Chargers from
McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim, California in the amount of $98,566.84
(Including tax, license, fees and delivery).
2. The purchase through the General Services Department of the State of
Califomia of (2) 2010 Chevrolet Malibu's, one (1) 2010 Chevrolet Impala
and two (2) Ford Expeditions through Downtown Ford Sales in the
amount of $116,984.25.
3. The purchase of police equipment conversion packages for the
conversion of four (4) 2010 Dodge Chargers and one (1) 2010 Ford
Expedition from 10-8 Retrofit in Laverne, California in the amount of
$41,691.51. This amount will include charges by Orange County
Communications for emergency radio transition from retired vehicles to
replacement vehicles.
4. The donation of one retired Crown Victoria unit to the Orange County
Sheriffs Academy.
5. Unit 3418, a Ford Crown Victoria, will be retained and will replace an
existing flat top used by the Police Department.
6. The Public Works Department is to dispose of the remaining surplus
retired vehicles at the next available public auction and credit net
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proceeds to applicable City Revenue fund.
7. Approve the supplemental appropriation of $257,242.60 from the
unappropriated reserves of the Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund
184).
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS
15. DRAFT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENSION
OR MODIFICATION OF LEASEHOLDS FOR CITY OR REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY REAL PROPERTY
Pursuant to City Council direction, this office has prepared a draft ordinance
establishing a procedure governing the proposed extension or modification of
existing real property leaseholds held by the City or the Redevelopment
Agency.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Davert and seconded by Mayor
Amante to approve the draft ordinance with the following changes:
Subsection A would read: "No existing City or Redevelopment Agency
real property lease for less than market value shall be approved,
modified or extended without following the process as identified in this
section." We delete subsection B and would delete subsection C, both of
those in their entirety, subsection D would be renumbered subsection B
and would delete the first clause and it would read as follows: "The City
Council or Redevelopment Agency shall direct: (i) the preparation of a
proposed lease or modification or extension thereof; (ii) the preparation
of a Request for Proposals ("RFP"), for a new leasehold from interested
parties; or (iii) take such other action as deemed appropriate." And lastly
we would renumber subsection E to subsection C.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN ADDING CHAPTER 10 "REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXTENSION OR MODIFICATION OF LEASEHOLDS FOR CITY
OR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REAL PROPERTY" TO
ARTICLE 7 "PUBLIC FACILITIES" OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
MUNICIPAL CODE
Motion carried 5-0
17. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
At this time, the City Council may take the opportunity to discuss current
legislation of interest.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 21, 2010
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• Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen reported that he has had several meetings with
Chief Jordan to discuss additional codes to protect children from sexual
predators; suggested Chief and City Attomey prepare a City Ordinance
to protect children in Tustin
• Councilmember Davert suggested that the Chief research the matter to
insure the language of such an ordinance does not impact anyone other
than the offender
• Mayor Amante requested information as to how levels of sexual offender
registration work; requirements currently under the law and how Megan's
and Jessica's laws work
• Mayor Amante spoke regarding the incident in San Bruno and requested
that staff conduct a survey with our utilities to include what exists in
Tustin, where gas lines are located, age of installation, maintenance
schedules, etc. and brief Council in the near future.
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS -City Manager, City Attomey, City Council
Councilmember Gavello
• Attended new playground equipment opening at Tustin Family & Youth Center
Councilmember Davert
• Reminded all of Tiller Days celebration on October 1, 2, and 3
• Welcomed David Biggs as new City Manager; thanked Bill Huston for all his service
and accomplishments
• Reported that at its next meeting the Orange County Fire Authority will discuss
eliminating the reserve firefighter program due to excessive costs and program's
overall poor performance; will have minimal effect on Tustin if discontinued
• Stated that Orange County Sanitation District is considering a groundbreaking labor
contract
• Wished his mother and former Mayor Lou Bone happy birthdays on September 28
• Announced that the Tustin Community Foundation is having a raffle with tickets
available for $50 fora 3-year lease on Acura TSX. The drawing will be held March
12, 2011.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
• Attended the Tustin Family & Youth Center playground dedication
• Invited all to attend Flip Flops & Lemon Drops event to benefit Citrus Park mural
Mayor Amante
• Announced that at the September 13 Orange County Division of the League of
Califomia Cities meeting, he resigned as past president; informed of the new
Association of Califomia Cities Orange County being formed; requested that this be
agendized for the October 5 council meeting
• Attended the Tustin Family and Youth Center playground dedication
• Traveled to Washington, D.C. with OCTA to interview federal lobbyists
• Spoke regarding the selection of the new City Manager and thanked Bill Huston for
his many accomplishments and staff for the service they provide
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• Congratulated UCLA for its victory over Houston
ADJOURNED at 9:48 p.m. -The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October
5, 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.
Adjourned in Memory of
Jim Owen
City Council/Redevelopment Agency September 21, 2010
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