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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1996 10 07MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 7, 1996 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:03 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial hay, Tustin, Californ_a. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilm.em,ber Potts. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Rev. Mark wcoifington, ___,_ Advent Christian Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor PUBLIC INPUT DINOSAUR DASH Robert Machado, 1352 Mauna Loa Road, Tustin, thanked Council for supporting the Dinosaur Dash and presented Council with t -shirts, designed by two Tustin H' -ch School students, ccmmemoratine the event. Mayor Worley announced the Dinosaur Dash would be held on November 17, 1996; the Dinosaur Dash was the largest fund raiser for the Tustin Schools Foundation; The Irvine Company "Inagine A ?d4 11 4 on" matching fund campaign expired in March; and invited the community to participate. PARR LIGHTS Anthony Trujillo, 2001 Xingsboro Circle, Tustin, questioned :thy park lights remained on after park closure. William Huston, City Manager, responded that Lighting was for security purposes. IRVINE CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING MCAS, TUSTIN REUSE PLlN Councilmember Saltarelli stated his astonishment regarding unfavorable comments made by the Irvine City Council on the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin Reuse Plan; the reuse plan had developed over 3-4 years; all Base Reuse Plan neetin.gs had been attended by Irvine City staff; questioned why the Irvine Council had not raised concerns during the Reuse Plan process; Tustin's planning, redevelopment, and design were independent from T_rvine; addressed traffic impact concerns including these of the Irvine Business Complex; lack of support for the proposed mcnoraii system,; invited the public to review the Reuse Plan; addressed criticism regarc:ing Mike Doyle Jim Potts Thomas R. Saltarelli Council Absent: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor 'Pro Tem City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manacer Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christine Shinaleton, Assistant City Manager George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Com. Development Steve Foster, Acting Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Nike Henley, Director of Com^unity Services Dana Xasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Developneat Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Cleric Rick Zimmer, Redevelopment Program Manager Gary Veeh, water Services Manager Gary Magill, Recreation Superintendent Bettie Correa, Senior _1ersonnel Analyst Approximately 25 in the audience PUBLIC INPUT DINOSAUR DASH Robert Machado, 1352 Mauna Loa Road, Tustin, thanked Council for supporting the Dinosaur Dash and presented Council with t -shirts, designed by two Tustin H' -ch School students, ccmmemoratine the event. Mayor Worley announced the Dinosaur Dash would be held on November 17, 1996; the Dinosaur Dash was the largest fund raiser for the Tustin Schools Foundation; The Irvine Company "Inagine A ?d4 11 4 on" matching fund campaign expired in March; and invited the community to participate. PARR LIGHTS Anthony Trujillo, 2001 Xingsboro Circle, Tustin, questioned :thy park lights remained on after park closure. William Huston, City Manager, responded that Lighting was for security purposes. IRVINE CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING MCAS, TUSTIN REUSE PLlN Councilmember Saltarelli stated his astonishment regarding unfavorable comments made by the Irvine City Council on the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin Reuse Plan; the reuse plan had developed over 3-4 years; all Base Reuse Plan neetin.gs had been attended by Irvine City staff; questioned why the Irvine Council had not raised concerns during the Reuse Plan process; Tustin's planning, redevelopment, and design were independent from T_rvine; addressed traffic impact concerns including these of the Irvine Business Complex; lack of support for the proposed mcnoraii system,; invited the public to review the Reuse Plan; addressed criticism regarc:ing CITY COUNCIL MZ1.1JIiS Paue 2, 10-7-96 the proposed multi -family designation on Edinger Avenue; railroad platform accessibility; the outrageous co-ments regarding the lack, of imagination in the Reuse Plan; noted the many amenities Proposed for the base; commended staff, Council, and the public for the work put into this project; and supported the Reuse Plan. Y.ayor Worley noted her frustration regarding the Irvine City Council's comments; the monorail system had been eliminated from the Reuse Plan due to the tremendous cost and orange County Transit Authority opposition; comrented on the diversity of the Reuse Plan; and stated her disappointment .-th Irvine City Council's negative comments. Cou.ncilme ber Doyle also wondered why the =--v ine City Council had not stated their concerns during the past 4 -year planning process; cuestioned t -he communication between Irvine City staff and the mine City Council; stated his displeasure with the Irvine Council's cosents; and cosended staff and the o:_blic for their hard work on this project. Councilmember Potts requested a meeting be scheA-uled between the Irvine and Tustin City Councils; noted the City of :wine's ambiguity regarding the rail platform location; sumcorted a monorail system; locating a transportation headquarters at Earise Corps Air Station, E1 Toro; the necessity to =iticate traffic; and' reiterated the need for a meeting between the City Councils. Mavor Worley clarified the location of the _ail olatfo _ a,:- Edinger :Edinger Avenue and Ja=boree Road; and stated that Council=ember Saltarelli and she were meeting with the Irvine City Co•.:ncil Marine base sub-co=ittee. PUBLIC EYnrrwGs ( ITEMS 1 TERODGE 2 ) 1. TENTATIVE TRACT XAP NO. 15326, LAGII::A GKR-DENS Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Comr..:nity Development, reported that approval of Tentative Tract Y.ao 15326 would allow the conversion of an existing 64 unit apartment co=plex to owner - occupied condominium units; the aroperty was located at 1361 El Camino Real; the Planning Commission had recommended approval and previously approved the Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and Design Review; the Redevelopment.Agency had approved a Disposition and Development Agreement in order to acq.:ire, rehabilitate, and convert the apartments to owner -occupied condo=inium units; the total amount of Agency assistance was $1,174,000.00, $459,000,00 in a permanent subsidy and $685,000,00 as a loan; and commented on landscaping, facade, structure, and interior i=provements. Payor Worley opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.=. The followii.g member of the audience spoke in favor of approving Tentative Tract Yap No. 15326: Charles Fry, Vista Equities There were no other speakers on the subject and the pablic hearing was closed at 7:39 o.m. Councilmember Saltarelli thanked Mr. Fry and his staff for bringing this project to the City; stated the necessity of developer input on projects; noted the project would benefit the area and he was pleased it was located next to Tustin High School; and commended the applicant and staff for working together on a successful project. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 96-101; and approve Tentative Tract Map No. 15326 b, adopting the following Resolution No. 96-102: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 10-7-96 RESOLUTION NO. 96-101 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CF ..._ CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 140. 15325 LOCATED AT 1361 EL C ,MINO REAL INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RESOLUTION NO. 96-102 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF _..� CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT ?'NP NO. 15326 PERMITTING THE CONVERSION OF AN --VTSTING 64 -UNIT Cc'M PLEX INTO OWNER -OCCUPIED CCNDO:'_N_U?S UNITS LCCATED AT 1361 Eil CAMINC REAL Motion carried 4-0, Thorns absent. Mayor Worley stated that it was appropriate to use Redevelopment funding for this project; past City support of converting the development to owner -occupied condcminiums; and she was pleased with the proposed project. 2. CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM Steve Foster, Acting Chief of Police, reported that Assembly Bill 3229 established the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Program (COPS) which provided funding for local agencies to insure public safety. He stated that COPS was a permanent ongoing _rogran requiring new appropriations for continued funding each fiscal year; establishment of a Supplemental La.. Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) was necessary to deposit funds allocated for disbursement; the $148,000.CO grant would be utilized tc and a sergeant and two police officer patrol positions; additional- monies dditionalmonies were expected from a La:: Enforcement Bicck Grant Program; and a public hearing must be held each Septer..ber to consider requests for funding. Mayor Worley opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in support of Citizen's Option For Public Safety (COPS) Program: Janice Hall, Tustin Effective Apartment Managers president There were no other speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. Councilmember Doyle noted the overtime monies allocated for the gang suppression unit were well spent; commended the unit on a job well done; and supported the COPS Program. Mayor Worley stated that she had recently gene cn a sting with the gang suppression unit; the unit's ir.volver.,ent with local schools targeting gangs; and she supported the COPS Program. It was moved by Doyle, seconded -by -Potts, to accept $148,039.00 in funding from the Countv of Orance for deposit into the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund for front-line municipal police services. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS 3 THROUGH 21 ) Items No. 6 and 12 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmembers Saltarelli and Dovle. Councilmember Potts announced he would abstain from voting on Item No. 3 due to his absence from the September 16, 1956 meeting. It was roved by Potts, seconded by Dovle, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 REGULAR MEETINS Council concurred to approve the City Council Minutes of September 16, 1996. CITY COUNCIL Y_t:JTES ?age 4, 10-7-96 APPROVAL OF DEM-KNDS AND RJ;TIFICATION OF PAI -ROLL Recor..nendation: Approve Demands in the amount $2,405,662.62. and ratify Payroll in the amount of $325,748.71. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 96-98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ASSIG2.'YVT.'T OF T"rW LEASE AGRErn•NT FOR THE FOOD AND BEN= -RAG; CONCESSION AT TUSTIN SPORTS PARK Recorr,endation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-98 to assign the food and beverage concession at the Tustin Sports Park: to Cyrano's Sports Cafe, Inc. as recosended by the Co! --unity Services Depart -hent. 7. RESOLUTION -O. 96-103 - A RESOLUTION OF .r.... CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF T-JSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DEFIN=INS THE CITY OF TUSTIN PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES DE?AR-11KE'NTS IN COY=XJ:CD W -177i ASSEMBLY BITTT.. 2768 Recor..men.dation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-103 defining the Public Safety Services Depar-..ments for the City as the Police Department and . -re Protection as recommended by the Finance Depar-`-rent. S. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER 1--7.IN RT'PLACE.'r':TS, CITY ?RDJECT N --S. 600123 AND 600124 Recor-rendat5 on: F.: and contract for s•. hject prc j ect to R.I.. Construction, Inc. of Anaheim, California, in the amount Cf $560,429.00 as recom.:.ended by the ?,:blic Rori:s Department/Water Services Division. 9. F-ESOLU 10N NO. 96-95 - A RESOLUTION OF T S CIT`_' CO --!,CIL OF TF.; CITY O: TUSTINI CALIFOP:IA, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 TRANSIT CAPITAL IYPRO,—z-MZ2T = J? DS Reco=rendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-95 authorizing the City Engineer to submit an application to the California Transportation - Commission 'for rY 1997-98 Transit. Capital I-- __ovement (TCI) Program _..nds as recommended by --he P.: -'-lie Wor):S Department/Engineering Division. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 96-100 - A RES01UTI01, OF THE C_T`_' CO;.Si:CIL 0. _..- CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING TIM D. SE?= -T AS T:: E DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS -1,TER?RISE LIAISON OFFICER FOR Tr CITY OF TUSTIN Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-100 designating Tim D. Serlet as the Disadvantaged Business Enter -prise Liaison Officer for the City of Tustin as recommended by the Public Storks Department/Engineering Division. 11. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IY.PROVE?'?NTS tiN-D TE-.. RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 14782 (TP.AWILLA) Recommendation: Accept all public improvements within Tract No. 14782 (Travilla) and authorize release of the following bonds for the indicated amounts: Faithful Performance Bond No. 13-32-08, $131,000.00, Labor and Materials Bond No. 13-32-08, $65,500.00; and Y,onumentation Bond No. 13-32-09, $5,000.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 13. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MCFADDEN AVENUE REEABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN SR -55 FREEWAY AND NEWPORT AVEh'L--, COYMr-NZTY D=LOPXENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING 1996-97 FY (PROJECT NO. 700140) Recommendation: Award contract for the McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation Project between SR -55 Freeway and Newport Avenue to R.J. Noble Company, orange, California, in the amount of $124,807.90 as recommended by --he Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 96-99 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T'rIE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PIANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR PRDJECT FY 1996-97 (PROJECT NO. 4020-6235) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-99 approving the plans and specifi-ations for the Annual Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter Repair Project and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise Xor bids as recommended by the Public Works Depar`nent/Engineering Division. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 10-7-96 15. RESOLUTION .0. 96-97 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 'rIORKS OF 1I'll 1DRO,;EXENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF CCMPLETION FOR WALNUT AVENUE SB 821 PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, FRANKLIN AVE.':L = TO MYFC_:D RCA'J (PROJECT NO. 700061) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-97 accenting said work as complete and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion and direct the Citv Clerk to: (1) Release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and (2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Cor..plet'_on as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 16. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION - FIREWORKS CONTRACT Recommendation: Award a three-year contract for Fourth of July Celebration fireworks to Fireworks tnerica as __comr.ended by the Community Services Department. 17. DENIAL OF C:_AIM NO. 96-26; CLAIMANT: MICHAEL ZAKRAJSCEK Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to provide.notice to the claimant and to the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. 18. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 96-37; CLAIMANT: EDDIE SANTANA Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk tc provide notice to the claimant and to the clai-ant's attorney as recommended by the Citv Attcrnev. 19. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 96-32; CLAIMANT: JOE CROS_HWAITE Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to provide notice to the claimant and to the clairant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. 20. CONTRACT APPROVAL - COMPUTER SERVICES Recommendation: Authorize the Police Denartment to enter into a contract with hest Covina Police Department for completion of the computer software installation in the Police Denartment at a cost of $150,075.76 (asset forfeiture funds) as recommended by the Police Department. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 96-104 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A ? LLT -I -FAMILY HOUSING FINANCE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION lqITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-104 approving the Cooperative Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Tustin allowing the County to issue bonds for the financing of the acquisition and rehabilitation of Hampton Square Apartments as recommended by the Redeveloprent Agency staff. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 - PLANNING CCMMISSION ACTICN AGENDA -SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 Councilmember Saltarelli referenced Item No. 3, Conditional Use Permit 96- 018 and Design Review 96-030, and questioned whether the matter would be agendized at a future Council meeting for review. Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, responded that the item would not be presented to Council unless it was appealed. Council/staff discussion followed regarding Planning Commission public hearing comments; and the inclusion of C=2it'_ons c_` Approval for the project. Councilmember Saltarelli referenced Item No. 4, Conditional Use Permit 96- 019, and stated his concerti regarding 10 additional residents in a 1,900 square foot rest home for the elderly; and believed the area was too small for that number of people to reside comfortably. Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, stated that the project was consistent with zoning district standards; the Planning Commission had approved the project 4-1 with Commissioner Kozak opposing; and the project complied with local and State requirements. CITY COUNCIL Y,_h'U-ZS Page 6, 10-7-96 Council/staff disccussion followed retarding controlling agencies of maintenance and operational standards; limited par):ing; and Council appealing the item. The following member of the audience spoke regarding limited parting: Niles Moines, Foothill Co==unity Association President It was roved by Saltarelli seco-,ded by or -rev, to acoeal Item No. 4, Conditional Use Pe mit 96-019. CDuncilmember Doyle stated that he believed parking would not be an issue because of the lack of resident visitors; and the size of the facility was adeajate due to the immobility of the residents. Councilmember Saltarelli stated that appealing the -__ter would allow additional review of zoning, parking, and the size of t_''ie facility. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. Council concurred to approve Planning COm-ission Action A=enda - September 23, 1996. CONSENT CALENDAR :TEM No. 12 - PROFESS=ON`AL SER�C::s AGREEYEN FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE F.ECONS TRU CI_ON OF "A" STREET, MOUN'TAIN VIEW DRIVE, "B" STREET, AND "C" STREET FROM FIRST STREET To IRVIKE BOULEVARD (CIP NOS. 700145, 700146, 7DO151 AND 700_50) Councilmes_ber Doyle ^-.:estioned -_ a consultant's fee was necessary_ for reconstruction of the subject streets. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the design reconstruction for two of the streets had been accelerated from 1997/96; cost of each street was estimated at $26,000.00; the reconst_action was co_olex; and the consulting fee was competitive. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Potts, to approve the Professional Services Agreement with :all & Foreman, =nc., to mrovide Consulting Engineering Services for subject project for a total not to exceed fee of $104,500.00 and authorize execution of the Professional Services Agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk. ?lotion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. EEGULAR BUSIL'ESs ( ITEKS 22 TE LOUGH 23 ) 22. PROPOSITION 213, PERSONAL P.ESPONSIBILITY ACT Councilmenber Potts reported that a 2.985 law prevented felons from recovering monetary awards for accidental injuries sustained while committing a crime; Proposition 213 would close loopholes when certain lawsuits occur; increase victims and citizen rights; and requested support of the Proposition 213. Councilmenber Saltarelli stated he was unsure of how he would vote in the November election on this item; the proposed legislation was flawed; he would abstain from voting on this issue; further study was needed; and he believed the idea behind the proposition was good. Councilmember Potts agreed that the proposition was not well written; believed that if the voters passed the proposition it would be overturned by the Supreme Court and ultimately rewritten; and citizenr- should be more involved in the legislation process. It was moved by Potts, seconded by DDvle, to adopt the following Resolution No. 96-96: RESOLUTION NO. 96-96 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROROSITION 213, THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 Motion carried 3-0, Saltarelli abstained, Thomas absent. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 10-7-96 23. WATER FUND TRANSFERS The City Council recessed the meeting at 3:14 p.m. The neeting was reconvened at 8:19 p.m. The following members of the audience spoke regarding issues concerning evidence and legal matters involving money transfers from the Water Enterprise Fund and the Tustin Redevelopment Agency to the City of Tustin's General Fund; and requested specific Finance Department documentation: Berklee Vaughan, Tustin Sara Penn, Tustin Council/staff/speaker Maughan discussion follo.:ed regarding that the matter would be agendized at the November 18, 1996 Cou.^.c41 meeting for further discussion; the speakers have had access to all documents; the fairness to the Audit Committee, as a volunteer group, of Council referring this complex matter to them for a recommendation; the importance of documenting fund transactions and support material; City compliance with the Public Records Act; Audit Committee responsibilities; residents living in Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) service area were billed directly by IRWD; the detail of the documentation requested by the speakers; the Audit Committee did not address whether there had been a misappropriation of funds; hiring an independent auditor to re•✓ie-.: this matter; the Audit Committee's recommendation had beer. to review transfer methodology at their meeting on October 17, 1996 transfers did not contain all cost allocations; and the Audit Committee was currently working on the matter. Council concurred that the Audit Committee would establish a transfer policy and submit recor,rendatiens at the November 18, 1996 Council meeting. PUBLIC INPUT CITIZEN COMPLAINT Onnolee Elliott, 13631 Yorba Street, Santa Ana, complained about a $40.00 charge on her water bill with no explanation; a claim rejection by Council for damage to her water pipes; lack of Police/City staff response to assault charges; and she refiled her previously rejected claim. Councilmember Potts stated he would investigate the water bill/claim issues. LOWER WATER RATES Charlie Mack, 13202 Wickshire, Tustin, noted he watered continuously for landscaping, his water bill totalled $183.00, and if Water Fuad/General Fund transfers would lower water rates, he was in favor of the transfers. OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL - 75TH ANNIVERSARY Councilmember Doyle announced activities that would be held for Tustin High School's 75th Anniversary celebration on October 18, 1996. IRVINE CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - BASE REUSE PLAN Councilmember Saltarelli, referencing Irvine City Council cor:ments on the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin Reuse Plan, requested Irvine residents contact the Tustin City Council if they had concerns or inquiries and asked that they compare the Base Reuse Plan density with the Irvine Business Complex's density. Councilmember Potts suggested the Irvine City Council and residents be encouraged to attend all meetings related to _he Reuse Plan process. CITY CojN CIL MINUTES Page 8, 10-7-96 PAR.F,S AND P-ECPWATION CDM1'.ISSION EDDCATIO1.7L FOP,7SMOP Councilnember Potts co—ended the Par)s and Recreation Co-rission for sponsoring a well -attended Saturday educational wor):shop. N'.EW TUSTIN POST OFFICE Councilmember Potts requested an update on the status of a letter to Cony:essman Cox regarding a new Tustin post „__ice. L-ETi PORT AVENUE FREEF'AY OFF-FJ.X? Co,nci?ze=-')er Potts requested an update on construction of a freeway off -rasp at'Ne'Dort Avenue. OLD TOWN SIGNS C0' ncilme=ber Potts noted an E1 Ca=ino Real and 1:e.co Avenue old To—I City sign that was in need of repair and repainting. ELI_V.INATION OF PDL, SIGNS Councilmember Potts requested staff wor):._-h Mr. ?ankey regarding el;T-ination of two pole signs. EL CA. -MIND APARPTKEN:' DEMOLITION Councilmerber Potts requested a status on decolition c` apartments on El Ca=inD Real. Tis Serlet City=ngineer, respDnded that ..-T_,est for ProDasa'_s had been issued. AGEN"DI%E - SENIOR MOUSING Councilmember Potts requested agendizing _he need for senior housing in 'Tustin. CITY LANDSCAPING Councilmember Potts noted areas that needed landscaring work; and requested staff contact the County of orange regarding the lac): of regional trails maintenance. PROCLAI-ATION REQUEST Councilmember Potts requested community service proclamations for Karen Ching and Jill and Wes Moody. E7U2r_7.N_ITAR1AN RECOGNITION Councilmember Potts commended City Hall employee, Joan Shaver, and her husband, Raymond, for care giving to a disabled patient who had been confined to a convalescent hospital and did not receive regular visits from his family; and he requested a humanitarian award or proclamation be presented to the Shavers. TDSTIN TILLER DAYS - OCTOBER 11-13, 1996 Mayor,Worley invited everyone to participate in the Tiller Days activities and parade on October 11-13,* 1996. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Worley announced that the City. Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding: (1) pending litigation to which the City was a party, Cindy Ann Baratta vs. City of Tustin, Junction Tseng, OCSC No. 75-88-33; (2) the claim of Christine Sierras, Claim No. 96-18; and (3) the claim of Tony and Nick Nammari, Robert Johnson and the Caliber Group, Claim No. 96-27. The clairs were available for review at the City Clerk's Office. The City Council would also convene in closed session to confer with Nick Nichols, the City's labor negotiator; the employee organization involved in potential negotiations was the Tustin Municipal ?employees Association. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 10-7-96 ADJOUP-NMENT Mayor Worley adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.n. The next regular reetinc of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, Cctober 21, 1996, at ,:OC p.n. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT It was roved and seconded to deny the following claims and direct the City Clerk to provide notice to the claimants and the claimants' attorneys: Christine Sierras, Clain No. 96-10; and Tony and Nick Nannari, Robert Johnson and the Caliber group, Clair No. 96-27. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas absent. TRACY WIn-' S' WORLEY, MAYOR / -PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK