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City Manager
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MINUTES
OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APRIL 5, 2011
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2259 at 5:37 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor/Chair Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem/Chair Pro Tem John
Nielsen, and Councilmembers/Agencymembers Deborah Gavello,
Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and AI Murray
Absent: None
City Clerk: Patricia Estrella, City Clerk Services Supervisor
Others Present: William A. Huston, Interim City Manager, and Douglas C. Holland,
City Attomey
PUBLIC INPUT -None
City Attorney Douglas C. Holland requested that the following be added to the closed
session agenda because a proposal to settle the case was received Friday, April 1, after
the agenda was set, and a response is requested before the next council meeting.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt. Code §
54956.9(a)) -One Case
SEMA Construction, Inc. v. City of Tustin, OCSC Case No. 00101147
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen to add the above item to the Closed Session agenda.
Motion carried 5-0
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
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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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Government Code
Section 54956.8] -Two Cases
• Property Address/Description:
Agency:
City/Agency Negotiators
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation
A portion of Lot 31, Block 12 of Irvine
Subdivision Plan No. 1 of the Ranchos
Santiago of Santa Ana and San Joaquin, in
the City of Tustin
City of Tustin
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City
Manager, and Doug Stack, Director of
Public Works
Christopher Georgious, President, Tustin
Red Hill Center, LLC
Price and Terms of Payment
• Property Address/Description:
Agency:
Agency/City Negotiator.
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26,
27, 29, and 36 Tract No. 17026; Tustin
Legacy property within the former Master
Developer footprint.
City of Tustin
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City
Manager
City and future purchasers of portions of
the subject property
Price, Terms and Conditions
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt. Code §
54956.9(A)]~
• Tustin Unified School District v. City of Tustin et al., Case No. 30-2010-
00345476, Orange County Superior Court
• City of Tustin Vs. Tustin Imperial Homeowners Association, Case No. 30-
2009-00123674; Orange County Superior Court
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(b)] -Two Cases
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -INITIATION OF LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(c)] -Two Cases
Recessed at 5:37 p.m.
Reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
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JOINT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
7:00 P.M.
.~ ~.
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2259 at 7:05 p.m.
COLOR PRESENTATION, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE -American Legion
ROLL CALL -City Clerk
Present: Mayor/Chair Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem/Chair Pro Tem John
Nielsen, and Councilmembers/Agencymembers Deborah Gavello,
Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and AI Murray
Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker
Others Present: William A. Huston, Interim City Manager, and Douglas C. Holland, City
Attomey
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -City Attorney Douglas C. Holland
The Council met in Closed Session on items on the Closed Session agenda. The City
Council provided direction in regard to these items; otherwise, no reportable action was
taken.
PRESENTATIONS
• Fair Housing Foundation -Housing Counselor, Sara Magallon
• MADD Deuce Award -Officer Ian Wise
• Eagle Scout Ryan Bell
• Beckman High School football team
Head Coach: Fred Shambaugh
Senior Members of the team:
Austin Archer
Luis Mendez
Steven Clapp
Brian Traut
William Bamng
Justin Hazard
Joshua Teer
Joseph Smith
Danny Dement
Giuseppe Scarpello
Griffin Christensen
Amer Dandashi
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Garrett Pike
John Lee
Andrew Flores
William Muniz
Joseph Ramirez
Ryan Naranjo
Corey Coleman
Martin Hemandez
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT -
• Nick Ritch, Ko's Packer Square, Inc.
• Charles Horvath (presented Notice of Intention to Circulate Recall Petition to Mayor
Amante)
• Stanley J. Miller
• Sharon Rice
• Kim Leason
• Colonel Mike Chene
• Pam Gooderham
• Donna Peery
• Ned Smith
• Jody Ristrom, Tustin Community Foundation
• Harold Curtain, Santiago Canyon College
• Barbara Daly
• Jeff R. Thompson
• Albert Hemandez
• Randy Rock
• Lindburgh McPherson
• Charles "Chuck" Puckett
Councilmember Gavello left dais at 7:33 p.m. and returned at 7:34 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen read a letter of support for Mayor Amante from Bryan M. Starr,
Chief Executive Officer, BIA Orange County; Phil Hawkins, Executive Vice President,
Pacific West Association of Realtors; Vickie Talley, Director of Legislative Affairs, NAIOP
SoCal; Jon Tomlinson, President, Apartment Association of Orange County; Kate Klimow,
Vice President of Government and Community Affairs, Orange County Business Council;
Judith A. Legan, Executive Vice President, South Coast Apartment Association; and John
Sackrison, Executive Director, OC Automobile Dealers Association into the record.
Councilmember Gavello moved to not allow the letter to be read -motion died due to lack
of second.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM (1)
1. ORDINANCE 1391, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 11-001, IMPLEMENTING
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MINOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE PACIFIC CENTER EAST SPECIFIC
PLAN
A Power Point presentation was given by Dana Ogdon, Assistant Director of
Community Development
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 11-001 (Ordinance No. 1391) has been
proposed by the City of Tustin to implement minor text amendments to the
Pacific Center East Specific Plan intended to support the approved transfer of a
hotel use from Planning Area 6 to Planning Area 5 and implementing other
minor text amendments. SPA 11-001 is administrative in nature, does not
"substantially amend" the Specific Plan, and would not increase the overall
development potential allowed by the Pacific Center East Specific Plan.
The public hearing opened at 8:22 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 8:22 p.m. with no comments.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and seconded by
Councilmember Murray that the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11-21 finding that Final Environmental Impact
Report 90-1 ("FEIR"), as revised by Supplement #1, is adequate to serve
as the Project EIR for Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 11-001
(Attachment 1); and,
2. Introduce and have first reading of Ordinance No. 1391 approving SPA
11-001 implementing minor text amendments to the Pacific Center East
Specific Plan (Attachment 2).
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 11-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
FINDING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 90-1
("FEIR"), AS REVISED BY SUPPLEMENT #1, IS ADEQUATE TO
SERVE AS THE PROJECT EIR FOR SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
11-001 (ORDINANCE No. 1391).
ORDINANCE NO. 1391
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 11-001
IMPLEMENTING MINOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE PACIFIC
CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (2-15)
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen to pull
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consent items 4, 5, 10, 15 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 JOINT CITY COUNCIL
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON MARCH 15, 2011
Recommendation: Approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency held on March 15, 2011.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $4,671,198.68 and
Payroll in the amount of $664,613.47.
4. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER
At the March 15, 2011 meeting, the City Council voted to retain William A.
Huston as Interim City Manager.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nielsen to move the item.
Motion carried 5-0
5. RECEIVE AND FILE THE RESTATED 6/30/2010 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
The 6/30/2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was restated by the
independent audit arm, Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP March 1, 2011 because
staff brought to their attention an overstatement of revenues in the nonmajor
Other Capital Projects Funds.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and seconded by
Councilmember Murray to receive and file the restated 6/30/2010
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Motion carried 5-0
Mayor Amante requested a report from City Manager William A. Huston to the
Council regarding the open position of Finance Manager.
6. 2011 MCAS TUSTIN MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM (MMRP)
The City Council certified the Program Final Environmental Impact
Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) for the Disposal and Reuse
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of MCAS Tustin along with its Supplemental and Addendum. The FEIS/EIR
evaluated the environmental impacts of the reuse and disposal of MCAS-Tustin,
which included the adoption a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097. The MMRP is a review
of actions performed by the City or other responsible agencies in implementing
mitigation measures identified in the FEIS/EIR. The MMRP includes the
monitoring and reporting components as follows:
7.
• The monitoring component ensures that project compliance is checked
on a regular basis during and, if necessary, after implementation.
• The reporting component ensures that the City and/or responsible
agencies are informed of compliance with mitigation measures required
by the FEIS/EIR.
The disposal and reuse of MCAS Tustin is a long-term program where
mitigation measures may be applicable at the individual development project
level, overall program level, construction level, or operational level. To
coordinate implementation and reporting the completion of the MMRP, an
annual review of the progress of the program is necessary. On March 22, 2011,
the Planning Commission reviewed the 2011 MCAS Tustin MMRP and
recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2011 MCAS Tustin
MMRP.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report and
authorize staff to submit a subsequent report when considerable and significant
activities occur.
FINAL PARCEL MAP 2008-136
Final Parcel Map (FPM) 2008-136 is a request to subdivide an existing office
building for condominium purposes. The proposed subdivision would result in a
total of eleven (11) units within the existing 43,967 square foot two story
building. On May 25, 2010, the Planning Commission recommended that the
City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 2008-136. On July 6, 2010,
the City Council approved TPM 2008-136. The property is located at 2492
Walnut Avenue. (Applicant: Robert L. Balmes).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 11-25 approving
Final Parcel Map 2008-136.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP 2008-136 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR
ELEVEN (11) SUITES ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2492 WALNUT
AVENUE
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EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF
FOOD/BEVERAGE CONCESSION AT TUSTIN SPORTS PARK
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The City entered into a eve (5) year Lease Agreement with Luigi and Amy
Ravetto, dba Express Sports Cafe, in March 2006 to operate the food/beverage
concession at the Tustin Sports Park. Consistent with the terms of the
Agreement, the lessee has requested an extension of their lease. Staff
recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 which would extend the terms of
the Agreement for three (3) years and allow the business to continue providing
food and beverage concessions to park patrons.
Recommendation: That the City Council execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Lease Agreement between Luigi and Amy Ravetto (dba Express Sports Cafe)
and the City of Tustin, thus extending their lease by three (3) years.
9. AWARD OF BID FOR THE CENTENNIAL PARK INTERMEDIATE
PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT (CIP NO. 20065)
The bid opening for the Centennial Park intermediate playground replacement
project was held on March 9, 2011. The Centennial Park playground
replacement was ident~ed as a priority by the Community Services
Commission.
Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council award the contract to
Fleming Environmental of Fullerton, California in the amount of $72,325.00
subject to the approval of contract requirements by the City Attorney and final
execution.
10. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE RAWLINGS RESERVOIR
REPLACEMENT - PHASE I DEMOLITION PROJECT CIP 60136
The plans and specifications for the Rawlings Reservoir Replacement -Phase I
Demolition Project CIP No. 60136 have been prepared and the project is now
ready to be bid.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Nielsen that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 11-24 approving the
plans and specifications for the Rawlings Reservoir Replacement -Phase I
Demolition Project CIP No. 60136 and authorize the City Clerk to advertise to
receive bids.
Motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Gavello dissenting)
RESOLUTION NO. 11-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
RAWLINGS RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT - PHASE I DEMOLITION
PROJECT CIP NO. 60136, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
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11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 11-23 TO ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS FOR
PROSPECT AVENUE AND BENETA WAY/AMAGANSET WAY, CIP NO.
40077 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION
Installation of the Traffic Signal at Prospect Avenue and Beneta
Way/Amaganset Way CIP 40077 has been completed to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer and the project is now ready for City Council acceptance.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11-23 accepting the improvements for the Prospect
Avenue and Beneta Way/Amaganset Way CIP 40077; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-23
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 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT
PROSPECT AVENUE AND BENETA WAY/AMAGANSET WAY CIP NO.
40077
12. APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF REGIONAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM PROJECT APPLICATIONS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Staff is requesting that the City Council approve the City to participate in
regional traffic signal synchronization projects along Jamboree Road, Wamer
Avenue and Tustin Avenue. City Council approval is required to submit project
applications prepared by the cities of Irvine, Fountain Valley and Santa Ana, in
collaboration with the City of Tustin, for project funding under the Orange
County Transportation Authority Competitive Measure M2 Traffic Signal
Synchronization Program (Project P).
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
11-22 approving the submittal of applications to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for funding of the Jamboree Road, Wamer Avenue and
Tustin Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects under the Renewed
Measure M Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE JAMBOREE
ROAD, WARNER AVENUE AND TUSTIN AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
COMPETITIVE MEASURE M2 REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (PROJECT P)
13. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE MITCHELL AVENUE/UTT DRIVE
PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT CIP NO. 40073
The plans and specifications for the Mitchell Avenue/Utt Drive Pedestrian
Enhancements Project CIP No. 40073 have been prepared and the project is
now ready to be bid.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
11-13 approving the plans and specifications for the Mitchell Avenue/Utt Drive
Pedestrian Enhancements Project CIP No. 40073 and authorize the City Clerk
to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
MITCHELL AVENUE/UTT DRIVE PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS
PROJECT CIP NO. 40073, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
14. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE MITCHELL AVENUE STORM DRAIN
PROJECT CIP NO. 50035
The plans and specifications for the Mitchell Avenue Storm Drain Project CIP
No. 50035 have been prepared and the project is now ready to be bid.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
11-12 approving the plans and specifications for the Mitchell Avenue Storm
Drain Project CIP No. 50035 and authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive
bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
MITCHELL AVENUE STORM DRAIN PROJECT BETWEEN NEWPORT
AVENUE AND RED HILL AVENUE CIP NO. 50035, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
15. APPROVE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR AS-NEEDED
WATER ENGINEERING SERVICES
Proposals were requested and received from qualified firms to provide
specialized water engineering tasks on an as-needed, on-call basis. Based
upon review of the proposals, Consultant Services Agreements with AKM
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Consulting Engineers and Black & Veatch Corporation are now ready for
approval.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and seconded by
Councilmember Murray that the City Council approve Consultant Services
Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, and Black & Veatch Corporation
in anot-to-exceed annual amount of $250,000 for each agreement, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreements on behalf of the
City.
Motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Gavello dissenting)
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS (16-18)
16. TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
Mayor Amante is requesting City Council authorization to attend the "One Voice
Two Capitols" Sacramento Advocacy Trip. This event is sponsored by the
Orange County Business Council and Association of California Cities-Orange
County. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 09-18 (copy attached), City
Council approval is required prior to out-of-county travel expenses. All
expenses will be reported and subject to the limitations set forth in the
Resolution.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nielsen to authorize the requested travel.
Motion carried 5-0
17. CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT
Mayor Amante has requested that the City Council discuss the City Manager
recruitment process.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello to use the services of Teri
Black for the recruitment. Motion died for lack of second.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and seconded by Councilmember
Murray to approve Mayor Amante's appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and
Councilmember Murray to serve as the subcommittee in the selection of the city
manager.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Gavello and seconded by
Councilmember Gomez for Councilmember Gomez and Councilmember Murray
to comprise the subcommittee.
Motion failed 2-3 (Mayor Amante, Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and Councilmember
Murray dissenting)
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Motion to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and Councilmember Murray carried
3-2 (Councilmembers Gomez and Gavello dissenting)
Direction was given by Mayor Amante to return to the next meeting with a
report.
18. LEGISLATIVE REPORT -None
Recessed at 9:08 p.m.
Reconvened at 9:13 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Councilmember Gavello
• Commented on Roberts Rules
Councilmember Gomez
• Attended Library Advisory Board orientation
• Received feedback from Tustin Meadows residents regarding day and time of Quiet
Zone celebration
Councilmember Murray
• Attended the Audit Commission meeting
• Attended the Planning Commission meeting-thanked Marge Kasalek for her
service
• Thanked Doug Stack and staff for water infrastructure tour throughout the city
• Attended Tri-Club meeting of Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions Club with guest speaker
Rex Hudler
• Attended Orange County Vector Control trustee meeting
• Attended Association of Califomia Cities Redevelopment task force meeting
• Attended Sergeant Mark Hein's retirement dinner
• Visited Red Robin which sponsors Tip A Cop that raises funds for Special Olympics
• Attended Water Advisory Committee of Orange County
• Thanked Parks and Recreation Director Dave Wilson and staff for efforts on City
track meet, over 400 kids participated
• Thanked the police department for its service over the very busy past couple of
weeks
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
• Attended City Audit Commission subcommittee
• Attended Orange County Sanitation District Audit Committee
• Attended Association of Califomia Cities Regional Housing Needs Assessment
Committee
• Attended Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting
• Attended Orange County Council of Governments Board of Directors meeting
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• Was re-elected as District 17 regional representative for Southern Califomia
Association of Governments representing Tustin, Orange and Villa Park
• Attended Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors meeting
• Attended the Quiet Zone dedication
• Attended Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Matthew Shong and Skyler Bouchard of
Troop 243
Mayor Amante
• Administered swearing in of new Community Services Commissioners on March 16
• Spoke to West County combined chambers regarding Redevelopment Task Force
of the Association of Califomia Cities
• Attended ACCOC Redevelopment Task Force meeting
• Attended meeting of OCTA's System-Wide Transit Study
• Attended OCTA Finance and Administration Committee meeting
• Attended the Quiet Zone dedication; thanked Former Mayor Lou Bone and
residents of Tustin Meadows and Tustin Fields for efforts; thanked Supervisor Bill
Campbell and Orange Mayor Carolyn Cavecche for assistance; thanked OCTA and
City of Tustin staff
• Attended ribbon cutting for new technology center for Boys & Girls Club in Old
Town with Assemblyman Wagner; thanked him for his position on redevelopment
and. military bases
• Attended OCTA end of Measure M1 tax collection celebration; Measure M2 tax
collection started April 1
• Suggested City of Tustin be given a presentation on high speed rail in the future
following a presentation given to OCTA
• Attended an infrastructure subcommittee meeting of ACCOC
• Appeared on Inside OC discussing redevelopment and pensions
• Attended ACCOC meeting and developed best practices with invited all to attend
ACCOC meeting with Mark Petracca as speaker
• Appeared with Mayor Cavecche at Joint Business Issues breakfast conducted by
Orange and Tustin Chambers of Commerce
• Roasted Mayor Capata of Laguna Niguel at his inaugural dinner
• Attended budget workshop of the Transportation Corridor Agencies
• Met as executive committee for ACCOC
• Asked OCTA Taxpayers Oversight Committee to look at operations; there is an
opening in 3~d supervisorial district; more info at www.octa.net Taxpayers Oversight
Committee
• Stated that OCCOG and OCTA received a draft of sustainable strategy responding
to SB375
• Thanked city staff Matt West and Sesar Morfin for work on the City's website and
redevelopment enhancements
ADJOURNED at 9:48 p.m. -The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19,
2011 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, Califomia.
Adjourned in the Memory of Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles,
the Last Surviving American Veteran of World War I
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