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City Manager
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MINUTES
OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JUNE 7, 2011
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2264
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N/A
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: Erica Rabe, City Clerk Services Specialist
Others Present: William A. Huston, Interim 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(b)] -Two Cases
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -INITIATION OF LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(c)] -Two Cases
C. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
• Consideration of Claim of Satya Devalraju, Claim No. 11-07
• Consideration of Claim of Rudy Alvarez, Claim No. 11-14
D. 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)
Employee Organization: Tustin Police Officers Association (TPOA)
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Employee Organization
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Tustin Police Support Service Association
(TPSSA)
Tustin Police Management Association (TPMA)
Part-Time Unrepresented Employees
Unrepresented Confidential Employees
Unrepresented Supervisory
Executive Management and Management
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt
54956.9(a)] -One Case
• Tustin Unified School District v. City of Tustin et al., Case No.
00345476, Orange County Superior Court
Recessed at 5:34 p.m.
Reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2264 at 7:10 p.m.
INVOCATION -Jeff Hetschel, Orange County Fire Authority, Battalion 5
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Murray
ROLL CALL -City Clerk
Code §
30-2010-
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 Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -City Attorney Douglas C. Holland -
The Council met in closed session on tonight's closed session agenda items. The City
Council denied two claims that are listed under Item C, liability claims. The City Council;
otherwise, did not take any reportable action. I would also ask at this time, Mr. Mayor, that
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the Council add an item that rose after the posting of the agenda; a proposed urgency
ordinance relating to the requirement of a development agreement prior to approval of any
development entitlements at Tustin Legacy. A copy of this draft ordinance has been
presented to the Council and to the City Clerk and would ask that you add this to your
agenda for Council consideration at the end of tonight's agenda.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen to add Urgency Ordinance No. 1401 as Item No. 20 to the agenda.
Motion carried: 5-0
PRESENTATION
• Tustin Community Pride Committee -Nancy Barry announced the winners of
the Student Poster and Essay Contest
o Milan Patel
o Fatemah Yacoub
o Kendall Tran
o Alyssa Pinon
o Brianna Ibarra
o Angie Tran
o MacKenzie McClelland
o Derrick Hegwood
o Aryanna Jordan
o Jessica Kelle
o Casey Copeland
o Reagan Kavanagh
o Connie Holt
Recessed - 7:26 p.m.
Reconvened - 7:31 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT -None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (1-2)
1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 11-41 THE
2010 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The California Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983 requires the City
to develop and adopt an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) every five (5)
years. It requires urban water suppliers providing water for municipal services of
more than 3,000 connections or 3,000 acre-feet of water production annually, to
prepare, conduct a public hearing and adopt a plan in accordance with the
prescribed requirements of the Act.
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The public hearing opened at 7:32 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 7:34 p.m. with no comments
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and seconded by
Councilmember Murray to adopt by Resolution No. 11-41 the City's 2010 Urban
Water Management Plan.
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 11-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY OF TUSTIN 2010 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA WATER CODE
SECTIONS 10610 THROUGH 10656
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEVYING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2011-2012
At the February 15, 2011 meeting, the City Council ordered the preparation of
an Engineer's Report for the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Tustin
Landscape and Lighting District. The Engineer's Report was completed and
approved by the City Council at their May 3, 2011 meeting. The City Council
also declared its intention to levy annual assessments and set a public hearing
for June 7, 2011.
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and, provided there is no majority
protest, adopt Resolution No. 11-42 confirming the annual assessments for
Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
The public hearing opened at 7:35 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 7:44 p.m. with no comments
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by
Councilmember Gavello that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 11-42
confirming the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 11-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC STREET
LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (3-17)
It was moved by Councilmember/Agencymember Gavello and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem/Chair Pro Tem Nielsen to pull consent items 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 13 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 JOINT CITY
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/TUSTIN PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY HELD ON MAY 17, 2011
Recommendation: Approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Tustin Public Financing Authority
held on May 17, 2011
4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $3,133,167.37 and
Payroll in the amounts of $710,323.26 and $648,128.20.
5. CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM CONTRACT RENEWAL
The crossing guard contract with All City Management Services, Inc. is up for
renewal for the 2011 - 2012 school year.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante and seconded by Councilmember
Murray to approve and execute an amendment of the existing contract entered
into on August 4, 2009, between All City Management Services, Inc. and the
City of Tustin in order to provide 14,148 hours of school crossing guard service
for the 2011-12 school year.
Motion carried 5-0
6. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES
The City sent Request for Proposals (RFP) to independent certified public
accounting firms to audit its financial statements through the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2013, with the option of auditing its financial statements for each of the
two subsequent fiscal years. The Audit Commission reviewed the RFP's
submitted and selected Diehl, Evans & Company, LLC (Diehl Evans) as the firm
that should complete the auditing services.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nielsen that the City Council take the following actions:
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1. Approve the contract with Diehl Evans as the independent certified public
accounting firm to audit its financial statements through the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2013, with the option of auditing its financial statements
for each of the two subsequent fiscal years.
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2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
subject to the City Attorney's approval, between the City and Diehl Evans
for the services recommended.
Motion carried 5-0
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE MITCHELL AVENUE/UTT DRIVE
PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT CIP 40073
Staff is requesting that the City Council award the construction contract for the
Mitchell Avenue/Utt Drive Pedestrian Enhancements Project CIP 40073 to the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and seconded by
Councilmember Gavello to award the construction contract for the Mitchell
Avenue/Utt Drive Pedestrian Enhancements Project CIP 40073 to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder, PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., in the
amount of $72,070.00, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the contract documents on behalf of the City.
Motion carried 5-0
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE MITCHELL AVENUE STORM DRAIN
PROJECT CIP 50035
Staff is requesting that the City Council award the construction contract for the
Mitchell Avenue Storm Drain Project CIP 50035 to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder and appropriate $267,312 from the un-
appropriated reserves of the Gas Tax Fund to the project, pending final CDBG
FY 2011-2012 allocation from United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Appropriate $267,312 from the un-appropriated reserves of the Gas Tax
Fund; and
2. Award the construction contract for the Mitchell Avenue Storm Drain
Project CIP 50035 to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, GCI
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $724,618.55, and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of
the City.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE RAWLINGS RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT -
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PHASE I DEMOLITION PROJECT CIP 61036
Staff is requesting that the City Council award the construction contract for the
Rawlings Reservoir Replacement - Phase I Demolition Project CIP 60136 to the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder, and appropriate $900,000 from the un-
appropriated Bond proceeds in the Water Capital Fund to the project.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante and seconded by Councilmember
Murray that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Appropriate $900,000 from the un-appropriated Bond proceeds in the
Water Capital Fund to the Rawlings Reservoir Replacement Project CIP
60136 to cover the costs of the Phase I Demolition Project, Construction
Management Services, asbestos and lead paint abatement oversight
compliance, and additional geotechnical/engineering services required
for the Phase II design modifications; and
2. Award the construction contract for the Rawlings Reservoir
Replacement - Phase I Demolition Project CIP 60136 to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder, Insight Environmental, Engineering &
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $499,786.00, and authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of
the City.
Motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Gavello dissenting)
10. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE TUSTIN RANCH ROAD EXTENSION
PHASE 1 FROM WALNUT AVENUE TO WARNER AVENUE GRADING AND
STORM DRAIN PROJECT (CIP NO. 70100 & 70206)
The plans and specifications for Tustin Ranch Road Extension Phase 1 from
Walnut Avenue to Warner Avenue Grading and Storm Drain Project (CIP No.
70100 and 70206) have been substantially completed, pending final approval of
the Project Environmental Review Form (PERF) T-012 and applicable portions
of plans and specifications pertaining to the PERF by the Department of the
Navy.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante and seconded by to Councilmember
Gavello to adopt Resolution No. 11-40 approving the plans and specifications
for the Tustin Ranch Road Extension Phase 1 from Walnut Avenue to Warner
Avenue Phase 1 Grading and Storm Drain Project (CIP No. 70100 and 70206)
and authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 11-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
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TUSTIN RANCH ROAD EXTENSION PHASE 1 FROM WALNUT
AVENUE TO WARNER AVENUE GRADING AND STORM DRAIN
PROJECT (CIP NO. 70100 AND 70206), AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
11. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT FOR SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION AND
SEWER PIPE REPAIRS
A portion of the work to be performed under this year's Annual Roadway and
Public Infrastructure Maintenance Program CIP No. 70001 is road rehabilitation
on Red Hill Avenue from north of Barranca Parkway to Valencia Avenue. The
proposed Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Tustin and the
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) provides for the OCSD to reimburse
the City for sewer manhole rehabilitation on the District's Gisler-Red Hill Trunk
Sewer within Red Hill Avenue. The agreement also provides for the City to
reimburse the OCSD for repairs to the sewer system previously constructed by
the City under the Newport Avenue/SR 55 Northbound Ramp Reconfiguration
Project CIP No. 70130.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the
Reimbursement Agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District for sewer
manhole rehabilitation on Red Hill Avenue and sewer repairs for the Newport
Avenue/SR 55 Northbound Ramp Reconfiguration Project CIP No. 70130, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the
City.
12. APPROVE HOMEOWNER AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TUSTIN RANCH
ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT BETWEEN WALNUT AVENUE AND
VALENCIA AVENUE (CIP No. 70100)
Staff is recommending that the City Council and the Tustin Community
Redevelopment Agency approve certain agreements associated with the
required applicable noise mitigation measures as identified in the Final
Supplement #1 to the Final EIS/EIR for the Tustin Ranch Road Extension
Project CIP No. 70100 & 70206 on or adjacent to the property located at 2351
Fig Tree Drive (Receptor 1) and 2371 Caper Tree Drive (Receptor 11).
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency:
Approve the attached documents for 2351 Fig Tree Drive (Receptor 1)
including the Project Implementation Agreement; Memorandum of
Project Implementation Agreement; and Agreement to Enter, Construct,
and Permanently Convey Sound Wall, and the attached documents for
2371 Caper Tree Drive (Receptor 11) including the Project
Implementation Agreement and Memorandum of Project Implementation
Agreement, and authorize the Mayor, the City Manager/Executive
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Director or the Assistant City Manager/Assistant Executive Director to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City and Agency, in a form
substantially consistent with the attached and subject to approval by the
City Attorney; and
2. Appropriate $3,600 from unappropriated funds from the CFD 06-01 Fund
(435) to the Tustin Ranch Road Extension Project Capital Improvement
Program Fund between Walnut Avenue and Valencia Avenue (CIP No.
70100).
13. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM AT THE TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER
By entering into the attached Cooperative Agreement with the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), the City will be eligible for Senior Mobility
Program (SMP) funding that will subsidize the existing senior transportation
program at the Tustin Area Senior Center. Currently, this program is fully funded
by the City of Tustin general fund.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez to execute Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-2620, between the Orange
County Transportation Authority and the City of Tustin, thereby enrolling the City
in the Senior Mobility Program (SMP), which will partially fund the senior
transportation program at the Tustin Area Senior Center (TASC).
Motion carried 5-0
14. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT OF THE STEVENS SQUARE PARKING
STRUCTURE
Approval is requested of a Consultant Services Agreement to conduct a
structural engineering assessment of the Stevens Square Parking Structure.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Tustin Community Redevelopment
Agency approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Critical Structures, Inc.
to conduct a structural engineering assessment of the structural stability and
architectural and deferred maintenance needs of the Stevens Square Parking
Structure located at 445 South C Street, subject to any non-substantive
modifications as may be determined necessary as recommended by the City
Attorney, and authorize the Executive Director and/or Assistant City Manager to
execute the document on behalf of the City.
15. EXTENSION OF THE TUSTIN AUTO CENTER MERCHANT'S ASSOCIATION
LEASE
Approval is requested to proceed with preparation of a Lease Amendment with
the Tustin Auto Center Merchant's Association to extend their existing lease of
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City of Tustin real property adjacent to the Tustin Auto Center.
Recommendation: It is recommended the City Council authorize staff to
complete a Lease Amendment with the Tustin Auto Center Merchant's
Association which would extend their existing Lease with the City for real
property adjacent to the Tustin Auto Center and direct staff to subsequently
return to the City Council with the final Lease Amendment for Council review
and approval.
16. APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT FOR PETERS CANYON CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS
Authorization is requested for the City to grant anon-exclusive easement to the
Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) on Lot BQ of Tract Map 16582,
for construction of transition facilities for the Peters Canyon Channel and the
future regional bikeway trail within the City of Irvine. Lot BQ is on the east side
of Peters Canyon Channel just north of Warner Avenue adjacent to the
Columbus Grove development.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Grant
of Easement for Flood Control (F06-304) for improvements to the Peters
Canyon Channel, subject to any minor modifications to the easement document
that may be necessary, as may be reviewed and required by the City Attorney
and the City's special legal real estate counsel, and; authorize the City Manager
or Assistant City Manager to execute the Grant of Easement for Flood Control
(F06-304).
17. LEASE AGREEMENT-DIGITAL PHOTOCOPIERS
In 2006, the City Council approved a 60-month lease and maintenance
agreement for seven photocopiers: three for City Hall's reproduction room; one
for Human Resources/City Clerk Departments, one for Community
Development/Public Works Departments; one for Field Services, and one by the
Building/Planning counter area. That lease agreement will expire on June 14,
2011.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
a 60-month lease, maintenance and supply agreement with Xerox for seven
digital photocopiers in the approximate annual amount of $45,030 and an
additional copier to be located in the Finance Department for an approximate
annual amount of $1,320.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS (18-19)
18. APPOINTMENT OF AUDIT COMMISSIONER
At its March 15, 2011 meeting, the City Council appointed Audit Commissioners
to fill vacancies created by term expirations of three Audit Commissioners. With
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the reappointment of Richard Hilde, no vacancies remained for a commissioner
residing outside Tustin but within the area served by the Tustin Water
Department.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nielsen to direct staff to advertise the Audit Commission vacancy, accept
new applications, notify previous eligible applicants from the March 15, 2011
interviews and set date for Audit Commissioner interviews for July 19, 2011 at
4:30 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0
19. LEGISLATIVE REPORT -SENATE BILL (SB) 730
SB 730 would require the California Energy Commission to develop a pilot
program to streamline the permitting of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
and conduct consumer education. SB 730 has been significantly amended since
being introduced, and its potential impact on local jurisdictions has been
minimized.
A copy of SB 730 is included as Attachment A to this report.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen that the City Council direct staff to monitor SB 730.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gavello abstaining)
20. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1401
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen and seconded by
Councilmember Gomez to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1401 by at least a
four-fifths vote.
Motion carried 5-0
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1401
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, REQUIRING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT PRIOR TO OR CONCURRENT WITH CITY APPROVAL
OF ANY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT TUSTIN LEGACY (4/5ths Vote
Required)
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Gavello
• Chili Cook-off was fabulous; thanked Chad Clanton, Dave Wilson, Chief Jordan,
Doug Stack, Pamela Arends-King and volunteers
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Councilmember Gomez
• Attended Orange County Water Summit meeting on May 20
• Attended Orange County Park and Tustin Public Schools Foundation art event
• Attended the Girl Scout Gold Awards
• Mentioned the Orange County Library Board meeting was rescheduled and was
unable to attend the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency meeting
• Attended Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Memorial
• Attended Memorial Day celebration at Tustin Ranch Elementary
• Attended American Association of University Women's event on June 1
• Attended Beckman baseball semi-final game on May 31; congratulated the boy's
baseball team for their first CIF title
• Attended the Chili Cook-off
• Attended State of the City; thanked the Chamber of Commerce
Councilmember Murray
• Attended weekly Tustin Street Fair and Chili cook-off meetings to prepare for the
event; thanked staff and Don Ropele
• Attended Orange County Vector Control District Trustee meeting
• Attended California Water Summit
• Attended the Pediatric Adolescent Diabetes Research Education Fashion Show;
daughter Emily participated in the event
• Attended the Orange County Housing Summit Conference
• Attended the Redistricting Committee meeting for Association of California Cities
• Attended the Orange County Government Leaders' Prayer Breakfast
• Attended Tustin Senior Center Memorial Day luncheon; commended Adrian Morton
from the American Legion Post #227
• Attended the Tri-City Memorial Day Service in Santa Ana
• Attended Pioneer Middle School and Ladera's open house events
• Attended Retirement Ceremony for Officer Lillian Champ and Officer Michael Kim;
thanked them for their service; commended Chief Jordan and staff
• Attended the State of the City; complimented Lisa Woolery and staff
• Attended the American Diabetes Association event at the Grove in Anaheim;
Supervisor Bill Campbell received Father of the Year
• Attended Water Advisory Committee Meeting
• Attended Tustin Street Fair; thanked Tustin High School basketball team and Don
Ropele
• Attended the Tustin Man of the Year and Woman of the Year; congratulated Lowell
Sneathen and Donna Marsh Peery
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
• Attended the Orange County Sanitation Board of Directors meeting on May 25;
honored to be appointed as Vice-Chair to the Operations Committee and appointed
to the Steering Committee
• Attended the Orange County Council of Governments on May 26; congratulated
Peter Herzog who was elected as the new Chairman and Leroy Mills as Vice-Chair
• Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors meeting; adopted
the 2011-2013 budget
• Attended the Building Industry Association Government Affairs meeting on May 18;
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privileged to speak at the event
• Attended the Tri-City Memorial Day event in Santa Ana
• Attended the State of the City
• Attended a Public Coffee at Dosa Place on June 4 hosted by Assemblymember
Donald P. Wagner
• Attended Tustin Man and Woman of the Year banquet; congratulated Lowell
Sneathen and Donna Marsh Peery
• Attended the Street Fair and Chili Cook-off
• Mentioned Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts Gala on June 24 at Wilcox Manor
Mayor Amante
• Attended the Mayor's Roundtable on May 24 where he was a keynote speaker
• Met with the Redistricting Committee for Association of California Cities on May 26
• Attended the Orange County Government Leaders' Prayer Breakfast
• Honored to speak at the Memorial Day Service in Santa Ana; thanked the American
Legion
• Met with Mayor Pulido, Interim City Manager and Police Chief Paul Walters of
Santa Ana and Lacy Kelly on May 31; discussed regional transportation, regional
housing needs and redevelopment
• Thanked State Senator Lou Correa for supporting the Association of California
Cities' principles on redevelopment
• Attended the Association of California Cities Infrastructure Conference where he
was a keynote speaker
• Delivered State of the City; thanked Lisa Woolery and Stephanie Najera
• Attended Kinship Center's grand opening on June 2
• Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority meeting; discussed financing
for Tustin Ranch Road
• Emceed the Association for California Civil Engineers
• Attended the State Route 91 Advisory Committee meeting on June 3
• Attended the Chili Cook-off; thanked Dave Wilson, Public Works, Field Services,
Finance, Time Warner and Lisa Woolery
• Attended Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee meeting on
June 6
• Attended Countywide Transit Study meeting on June 7; met with staff regarding
current access contract
• Planning to attend the Orange County Transportation Authority Board meeting on
June 13
• Congratulated Lowell Sneathen and Donna Marsh Peery for being selected as
Tustin Man and Woman of the Year
• Congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen for Vice-Chair and Steering Committee
appointments at Orange County Sanitation District
ADJOURNED at 8:50 p.m. -The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 2011
at 5:30 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting followed by the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
ADJOURNED IN THE MEMORY OF THOMAS L. WOODRUFF
City Council/Redevelopment Agency June 7, 2011
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