HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 CC/RDA MINUTESAgenda Item 4
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director N/A
MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 15, 2011
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2273 at 8:45 a.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem John Nielsen, and
Councilmembers Deborah Gavello, Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and AI
Murray
Absent: None
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney
ORAL COMMUNICATION /PUBLIC INPUT -None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS -The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b) -City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(a)] -Two cases
• Tustin Unified School District v. City of Tustin et al., Case No. 30-2010-
00345476, Orange County Superior Court
• City of Tustin v. Tustin Unified School District et al., Case No. 30-2011-
501073; Orange County Superior Court
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION at 8:45 a.m.
RECONVENE IN PUBLIC SESSION at 4:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -City Attorney, David E. Kendig: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT at 4:30 p.m. -The next regular meeting of the Joint City Council and
Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 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, California.
City Council October 15, 2011
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Agenda Item 4
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director '- N/A
MINUTES OF THE
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OCTOBER 18, 2011
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2274 at 5:31 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: Erica Rabe, City Clerk Services Specialist
Others Present: David E. Kendig, 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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Govt. Code 54956.8]
Property Address/Description: 2472 Walnut Avenue APN: 432-491-34,
Crossroad Church
Agency: City of Tustin
City/Agency Negotiators: Christine Shingleton, Assistant City
Manager; David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties Crossroad Church, represented by Josh
Beneda, Trustee
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Govt. Code 54956.8]
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Property Address/Description: 2345 Barranca Pkwy, APN: 434-021-22,
Army Reserve Center
A enc City of Tustin
City/Agencv Negotiators: Christine Shingleton, Assistant City
Manager and David E. Kendig, City
Attorney
Negotiating Parties: United States Government acting
through the Department of the Army,
represented by Stan Wallin and Jeremy
Hollis of the Army Corps of Engineers;
and Vestar/Kimco Tustin, L.P.,
represented by Allan Kasen.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Govt. Code 54956.8]
Property Address/Description: 1180 N. Miller Street, Anaheim
Agencv: City of Tustin
City/Agency Negotiators: Christine Shingleton, Assistant City
Manager, and David E. Kendig, City
Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Rickey Warner, Senior Vice President
CB Richard Ellis, Anaheim office; United
States Government acting through the
Department of the Army, represented by
Stan Wallin and Jeremy Hollis of the
Army Corps of Engineers; and
Vestar/Kimco Tustin, L.P., represented
by Allan Kasen.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
F. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR [Govt. Code 54956.8]
Property Address/Description: 4 Liberty, Aliso Viejo. CA
Agency: City of Tustin
City/Agency Negotiators: Christine Shingleton, Assistant City
Manager, and David E. Kendig, City
Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Larry Schuler, First Vice President,
Industrial Properties, CB Richard Ellis,
Newport Beach Office; United States
Government acting through the
Department of the Army, represented by
Stan Wallin and Jeremy Hollis of the
Army Corps of Engineers; and
Vestar/Kimco Tustin, L.P., represented
by Allan Kasen.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
G. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
54956.8)
Property Address/Description: Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, II, D, Final
Map 17144; Lots 32, 34, Tentative Tract
Map 17404; a portion APN's 430-27-31
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and 33 and a portion of APN 430-37-10
Agenc~r~. City of Tustin
City Negotiators: Christine Shingleton, Assistant City
Manager and Amy Freilich, Special
Counsel
Negotiating Parties: Broadcom Corporation, represented by
Rick Kaplan, Mark Smith, John Tran and
Mark McGranahan, Cushman Wakefield
of California, Inc., Irvine, CA.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(a)] -Three cases
• Tustin Unified School District v. City of Tustin et al., Case No. 30-2010-
00345476, Orange County Superior Court
• City of Tustin v. Tustin Unified School District et al., Case No. 30-2011-
501073; Orange County Superior Court
• SEMA Construction, Inc. v. City of Tustin, OCSC Case No. 00101147
I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b) -City Manager
RECESSED at 5:31 p.m.
RECONVENED at 7:02 p.m.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2274 at 7:02 p.m.
INVOCATION - Father Baca, St. Cecilia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Gavello
ROLL CALL -City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -City Attorney David E. Kendig: No reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS
• Scouting for Food -Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen presented a proclamation to Marc
Senesac. Invited all to bring food to Albertsons on Saturday, October 29th from 9:00
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a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Emergency Management Plan -Presentation by Captain Charlie Celano and
Lieutenant Tom Tarpley. Announced the City of Tustin will participate in Great
Shake Out on October 20th at 10:00 a.m.
ORAL. COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT -
• Don Wagner, Assemblyman 20th District
• Lori Browne, Tustin Community Foundation
• Dorothy Sheldon
• Cindy Hoffman
• Maureen Homan
• Angela Jabour
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1
1. LAMBRA HIRING TAX CREDIT PROCESSING FEE
City Council approval is requested fora processing fee for businesses
processing Local Agency Military Recovery Area (LAMBRA) Zone Hiring Tax
Credit applications to recover the costs associated with staff time and State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development pass-through
fees.
The public hearing opened at 8:07 p.m.
The public hearing closed at 8:07 p.m.
Assistant City Manager, Christine Shingleton, identified a correction to
Resolution No. 11-73. In Item 1.C., the additional fee should read $50, instead
of $30.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nielsen to correct the additional fee amount in Resolution No. 11-73 and
take the following actions:
1. That the Tustin City Council open and, after public testimony, close the
public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No.11-73: A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tustin adopting the LAMBRA Hiring Tax Credit Voucher Application
Processing Fee
RESOLUTION NO. 11-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
ADOPTING THE LAMBRA HIRING TAX CREDIT VOUCHER
APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE AND INCORPORATING THE FEE
INTO RESOLUTION NO. 08-60, THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE
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OF FEES
Motion carried: 4-1 Councilmember Gavello dissenting
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 2
2. CONTINUED APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 09-033
Design Review 09-033 is a request to install and operate a wireless
telecommunications facility consisting of: two (2) flagpoles with a height of forty
(40) feet; one (1) flagpole with a height of forty-three (43) feet; and,
underground equipment located within the landscaped circle in the parking lot of
Cedar Grove Park.
On April 26, 2011, the City of Tustin Planning Commission adopted Resolution
No. 4163 approving Design Review 09-033. On May 6, 2011, an appeal of
Design Review 09-033 was filed by the City's Mayor Pro Tem due to concerns
regarding the aesthetics and compatibility of the design of the facility and the
parameters of the installation. The appeal hearing is de novo.
On July 19, 2011, the Tustin City Council held a public hearing on the appeal of
Design Review 09-033. The City Council requested additional information on
the project and continued the appeal hearing to a date certain of October 18,
2011.
PowerPoint presentation by Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community
Development
The public hearing opened at 8:26 p.m.
Public Input:
• Paul Gerst, T-Mobile
• Brandon Key
• Sharon Komorons
• Tony Ingegneri, ATS Communications
• Paul Gerst, T-Mobile
Recessed at 9:00 p.m.
Reconvened at 9:09 p.m.
Public Input:
• Lisa Brown
• Nancy Kuwada
• John Knowles
• Nancy Smith
The public hearing closed at 9:18 p.m.
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Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello and seconded by
Councilmember Gomez to direct staff to return with findings for denial.
Council directed staff to agendize for discussion wireless communication;
specifically relating to the City's relationship with ATS Communications and the
provision of service to our citizens.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 09-033 AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A WIRELESS
TELECOMMMUNICATIONS FACILITY CONSISTING OF: TWO (2)
FLAGPOLES WITH A HEIGHT OF FORTY (40) FEET; ONE (1)
FLAGPOLE WITH A HEIGHT OF FORTY-THREE (43) FEET; AND,
UNDERGROUND EQUIPMENT LOCATED WITHIN A LANDSCAPED
CIRCLE IN THE PARKING LOT OF CEDAR GROVE PARK LOCATED
AT 11385 PIONEER ROAD.
Motion carried: 3-2 Mayor Amante and Councilmember Murray dissenting
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 3-8
It was moved by Councilmember/Agencymember Gavello and seconded by
Councilmember/Agencymember Murray to pull consent items 5 and 9 and to approve the
balance of the consent calendar items as recommended by staff.
Motion carried: 5-0
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4
5
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL,
AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON OCTOBER 4, 2011
Recommendation: Approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency held on October 4, 2011
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Payroll in the amount of $721,867.70 and
Demands in the amount of $2,672,388.16.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE CITY YARD MECHANIC SHOP ROOF
REPLACEMENT CIP NO. 10032
Staff is requesting that the City Council award the construction contract for the
City Yard Mechanic Shop Roof Replacement CIP No. 10032 to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello and seconded by
Councilmember Gomez that the City Council deny the bid protest submitted and
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award the construction contract for the City Yard Mechanic Shop Roof
Replacement CIP No. 10032 to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder,
Western States Roofing and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract documents on behalf of the City.
Motion carried: 5-0
6. APPROVE HOMEOWNER AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TUSTIN RANCH ROAD
EXTENSION PROJECT BETWEEN WALNUT AVENUE AND VALENCIA
AVENUE (CIP No. 70100)
Staff is requesting 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 2361 Ana Tree Place (Receptor 8).
Recommendation: That the City Council and Tustin Community Redevelopment
Agency:
1. Approve the attached documents for 2361 Ana Tree Place (Receptor 8)
including the Project Implementation Agreement and Memorandum of
Project Implementation Agreement, and authorize the Mayor, the City
Manager/Executive Director or the Assistant City Manager/Assistant
Executive Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and
Agency, subject to approval as to form with any minor non-substantive
modifications required by the City Attorney and which shall not become
effective for three business days, pending any request for review by the
California Department of Finance ("DoF"). If DoF requests review of this
Agency action, DoF shall have 10 days from the date of its request to
approve the Agency action or return it to the Agency for reconsideration
and the action if subject to review by DoF shall not be effective until
approved by DoF; and
2. Appropriate $2,000 from unappropriated funds from the CFD 06-01 Fund
(434) to the Tustin Ranch Road Extension Project Capital Improvement
Program Fund between Walnut Avenue and Valencia Avenue (CIP No.
70100).
7. NOTICE OF DEFAULT -AFFORDABLE UNIT AT 103 LIBERTY STREET
City Council direction is requested in order to cure a homeowner default under
the City's Affordable Housing Program at the Tustin Field I development.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. At its pleasure, authorize the City Attorney to pursue the City's exercise
of its right of redemption and/or option to purchase the moderate-income
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unit at 103 Liberty Street, prior to expiration of the statutory default period
(December 5, 2011) or any foreclosure sale of the subject property (on or
about December 25, 2011), and also authorize the Assistant City
Manager to execute any required documents, as may be necessary to
implement such action as recommended by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize any necessary draw-down from the Affordable Housing Default
Revolving Fund to exercise the amount of any Option Purchase Price
required under the Affordable Housing Covenant, Affordable Housing
Option Agreement, or any necessary lower amount to exercise the City's
right of redemption under the Reimbursement Agreement for the unit at
103 Liberty Street based on the City Council's direction and the
homeowner's response to the lender's Notice of Default and Election to
Sell under the Deed of Trust.
8. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
TO COMPLETE MASTER PLAN OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY COMMUNITY
PARK
Approval of Amendment of No. 3 to the Consultant Services Agreement will
authorize additional geotechnical design services for completion of the Master
Plan of the Tustin Legacy Community Park as result of additional requirements
from the Department of the Navy and Department of Toxic Substances Control
placed on the project subsequent to approval of Amendment No. 2. (CIP NO.
20043)
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the
Consultant Services Agreement (CSA) with Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc.
("MIG") for the provision of additional geotechnical design services for the
Master Pan of the Tustin Legacy Community Park, subject to any non-
substantive modifications as may be determined necessary by the City Attorney
and authorize the City Manager andior Assistant City Manager to execute the
document on behalf of the City.
9. AWARD OF BID FOR THE MCFADDEN PASADENA PARKETTE
IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 20069)
The bid opening for the McFadden Pasadena Parkette Improvements (CIP No.
20069) was held on September 16, 2011. The concept for this project originated
out of the City's Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF) as a way to
make this facility more safe and attractive for neighborhood residents and to
provide a play element that will give the children an opportunity to be outside
and active.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello and seconded by
Councilmember Gomez to award the contract to Fleming Environmental of
Fullerton, California in the amount of $80,478.00 subject to the approval of
contract requirements by the City Attorney and final execution.
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Motion carried: 5-0
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 14-14
10. AMENDING THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) TO PROVIDE A SECOND
TIER RETIREMENT PLAN FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
The City has negotiated agreements with all of its bargaining units to provide a
second tier retirement plan for new employees enrolled in a California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) retirement plan (2% @ 60 for
Miscellaneous and 2% p~ 50 for Safety). Adoption of the attached Resolution of
Intention and introduction of the attached Ordinance are the first steps in the
contract amendment process specified by CaIPERS.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gavello and seconded by
Councilmember Murray that the City Council take the following actions to initiate
the CaIPERS contract amendment process:
Adopt Resolution No. 11-75, a Resolution of Intention to amend the
contract between the City of Tustin and the Board of Administration of
CaIPERS; and
2. Introduce by title only and waive reading of Ordinance No. 1408
authorizing said amendment.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-75
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE
CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN
ORDINANCE NO. 1408
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Motion carried: 5-0
11. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1406, SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT 11-003
On February 3, 2003, the Tustin City Council adopted the MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan to establish development regulations and procedures for reuse of the
former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin (Tustin Legacy).
The South Orange County Community College District ("SOCCCD") and County
City Council and Redevelopment Agency October 18, 2011
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of Orange ("County") have indicated an interest in pursuing a land exchange
between the two agencies at Tustin Legacy. To support the proposed land
exchange, the City of Tustin has prepared the proposed Specific Plan
Amendment to implement minor text changes to clarify existing regulations. The
proposed Amendment would not increase the overall development potential or
residential capacity currently allowed by the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gomez and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nielsen to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.
1406 (roll call vote).
ORDINANCE NO. 1406
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 11-003,
IMPLEMENTING MINOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE MCAS TUSTIN
SPECIFIC PLAN.
Motion carried: 5-0
12. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
None
13. CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen reported that the Council interviewed candidates and
will continue the process in the next few days at an undisclosed location.
14. BALLOT MEASURE PROPOSAL RE ELIMINATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER
COMPENSATION
The Tustin City Code presently provides that certain types of compensation,
including salary and some benefits, are provided to City Council members. At its
meeting of October 4, 2011, the Council directed the City Attorney to return with
a possible ballot measure for the Council's consideration which, if approved by
the voters, would eliminate all forms of City Council compensation to the extent
permitted by State law.
This agenda report includes a discussion of the procedure to place a ballot
measure before the voters to repeal City Council compensation, and a
discussion of existing State law limitations regarding changes in Council
compensation. In addition, a sample resolution and ordinance placing on the
ballot the specific question of repeal of such compensation is attached to this
report for Council consideration.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Amante and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen to adopt Resolution No. 11-76 and to direct staff to prepare the
proposed ballot measure.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA: (1) ORDERING THAT A BALLOT MEASURE BE PLACED
ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
ELECTORATE ELIMINATING CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION, (2)
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012, (3)
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, (4)
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE ELECTION DEPARTMENT
TO CANVASS THE ELECTION RETURNS, AND (5) PROVIDING FOR
EXPENSES OF THE ELECTION.
Motion carried: 3-2 Councilmember Gavello and Councilmember Gomez
dissenting
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Gavello
• Informed residents who are concerned with Smart Meters that they may be placed
on a delay list by calling SoCal Edison: English - 800.810.2369 Spanish
800.477.4455; Requested to have Smart Meters agendized for the next meeting
• Attended a SoCal Edison trip to tour the hydroelectric plant
Councilmember Murray
• Participated in the Nelson Elementary Walk to School Day; commended Nelson
Elementary, Police Department and Kiwanis Club
• Attended the Tustin Chamber monthly breakfast at the Tustin Ranch Golf Course
• Attended Association of California Cities' training for best practices on public policy
database
• Attended a celebration at Tustin Acura; Voted Best Dealer in Orange County
• Commented that we are moving forward with City Manager recruitment
• Informed that the City will participate in Alert OC on October 20; residents may sign
up to participate on www.alertoc.com or wwvv.tustinca.orq
• Announced celebration of Tustin Metrolink parking structure on October 25 at 4:30
p.m., complimented Mayor Amante
Councilmember Gomez
• Attended American Association of University Women meeting, professors from
California State University, Fullerton provided a historic perspective on women's
right to vote
• Attended Orange County Public Library meeting on October 6; will evaluate staff
and hours based on usage
• Toured the parking structure; noted potential issues: no trash cans and unmarked
fire extinguishers
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen
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• Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting;
approved two service agreements to rebuild the operations center entrance and to
provide engineering design services for plant water system rehabilitation for Plant
No. 2
• Congratulated Orange County Sanitation District Director, Jim Ruth, who was
awarded General Manager of the Year by California Special District Association
• Participated in Walk to School Day
Mayor Amante
• Thanked Lis Fortner, Erin Nielsen, Chuck Puckett and the Tustin Community
Foundation for Interfaith Breakfast at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club on October 18;
encouraged all to attend next year's event
• Met with Congressman Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania who is the Chair of the Rail
sub-committee of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on October 18;
discussed surface reauthorization bill, rail funding and jobs
• Toured City Hall with Cub Scout Troop No. 656
• Reminded all to attend Halloween Howl at CT Gym on October 31
ADJOURNMENT 10:32 p.m. -The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 1, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session Meeting followed by the Regular
Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
ADJOURN IN THE MEMORY OF ANN HATCH
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Agenda Item 4
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director w~ N/A
MINUTES
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 21, 2011
CALL TO ORDER -Meeting #2275 at 1:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor Jerry Amante, Mayor Pro Tem John Nielsen, and
Councilmembers Deborah Gavello, Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and AI
Murray
Absent: None
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney
ORAL COMMUNICATION I PUBLIC INPUT -None
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b) -City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(a)] -Two cases
• Tustin Unified School District v. City of Tustin et al., Case No. 30-2010-
00345476, Orange County Superior Court
• City of Tustin v. Tustin Unified School District et al., Case No. 30-2011-
501073; Orange County Superior Court
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION at 1:02 p.m.
RECONVENED IN PUBLIC SESSION at 5:38 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -City Attorney David E. Kendig: No reportable action.
ADJOURNED at 5:40 p.m. -The next regular meeting of the Joint City Council and
Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 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, California.
City Council October 21, 2011
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