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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1997 09 02MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 21 1997 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas at, 7:02 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Worley. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts, Kings Way Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Tracy Wills Worley Council Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager George Jeffries, City Treasurer Steve Foster, Acting Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Dir./Parks and Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Dan Fox, Senior Planner Approximately 10 in the audience PROCLAMATION TOM BRENNAN, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation to Tom Brennan, who resigned his position as Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. Tom Brennan thanked Council for the proclamation; commended Council and staff for supporting the Chamber; stated that his success as the Executive Director was due to the members, volunteers, and board of the Chamber; and stressed the importance of the Chamber of Commerce in the City. Councilmember Doyle commended Mr. Brennan for the contributions he made to the City as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked him for his efforts, and wished him good luck in the future. Councilmember Potts commented on the exceptional communication between the City and Chamber during,Mr. Brennan's tenure. PUBLIC INPUT - None • PUBLIC HEARING - None CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- AUGUST 18, 1997 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of August 18, 1997. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,267,108.74 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $344,1277.99. 380-10 360-82 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 9-2-97 3. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - AUGUST 25, 1997 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of August 25, 1997. 120-50 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAM Recommendation: Authorize the Community Development Director to enter into a contract with Graffiti Control Systems for the removal of graffiti from public and private property as recommended by the Community Development Department. 400-10 5. RESOLUTION NO. 97-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE "B" STREET AND "C" STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND IRVINE BOULEVARD (CIP PROJECT NOS. 700151 AND 700150) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-90 approving the plans and specifications for the "B" Street and "C" Street reconstruction between First Street and Irvine Boulevard (CIP Project Nos. 700151 and 700150) and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as. recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 6. RESOLUTION NO. 97-84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON SANTA CLARA AVENUE AT SR -55 FREEWAY (PROJECT NO. 600127) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-84 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. 400-45 REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEMS 7 THROUGH 11 ) 7. ORDINANCE NO. 1185, FOURTH AMENDMENT TO EAST TUSTIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT It was moved by Potts seconded by Doyle, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1185. The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1185 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1185 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE EAST TUSTIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 65865.2 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE IRVINE COMPANY PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 8. ORDINANCE NO. 1186, ZONE CHANGE 97-001 400-10 It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1186. The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1186 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1186 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 97-001 TO RELOCATE THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SITE ON THE EAST TUSTIN LAND USE PLAN FROM SECTOR 2 TO SECTOR 5 AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND PIONEER WAY, INCLUDING TEXT AND STATISTICAL SUMMARY REVISIONS TO'THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN 610-60 Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 9. FEE WAIVER - TILLER TRICK OR TREAT Councilmember Potts remarked on the success of last year's event and how the program offered a positive Halloween activity for CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 9-2-97 youth participation. Mayra Mendoza, Tustin High School ASB President, reported that the student government would be conducting the Tiller Trick or Treat program; last year's activity had been a success because of the cooperative effort between Tustin High School and the City; approximately 200 students participated; and the event provided a safe and secure Halloween night for Tustin youth. Tim O'Donoghue, Dean of Students, stated that the future goal was to expand the program to include six schools; the expansion would necessitate additional community donations; last year's attendance from four area schools was approximately 2,000 children; Tustin High School was soliciting for community sponsors; and he requested a City contribution. Council/Speaker O'Donoghue discussion followed regarding requesting additional City funding if Tustin High School could not raise enough sponsorship support; the expected high attendance at this year's event; and involving the Tustin Community Foundation as an annual sponsor. It was moved by Potts seconded by Doyle, to appropriate $2,000 to Tustin High School for the Tiller Trick or Treat event. Motion carried 5-0. 330-20 10. CITY OF TUSTIN LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 95-1 Councilmember Potts questioned whether Councilmembers residing in the Reassessment District should abstain from voting on this matter. Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, responded that it was not necessary for members living in the District to abstain from voting on the subject. Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, reported that cash rebates had been issued to taxpayers for fiscal year 1995/96 and property tax owners would receive an additional rebate for fiscal year 1996/97. Council/staff discussion followed regarding property owners would be mailed rebate checks for 1996/97; the 1997/98 tax roll assessment rate would remain fixed for the duration of the bond; potential future variable bond conversions; all property owners in the District received rebates; and factors that impacted property tax reductions on the 1996/97 tax roll. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 97-71 and 97-89: RESOLUTION NO. 97-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CHANGES IN THE AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 95-2 (TUSTIN RANCH) AND MODIFYING THE REASSESSMENT REPORT THEREFOR RESOLUTION NO. 97-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,700,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF TUSTIN LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 95-1 (TUSTIN RANCH), FIXED RATE BONDS, GROUP ONE, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (SERIES B), AND THE PREPARATION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO 340-25 Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Thomas adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. to the Tustin Public Financing Authority meeting. Mayor Thomas reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 9-2-97 il. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER NETWORK BUILD -OUT AND WORKSTATION UPGRADE (PHASE I OF A TWO-PHASE PROJECT) Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, reported that the Computer Standards Committee, consisting of a representative from each department in the City, had selected a vendor for the computer network build -out and workstation upgrade; Phase 1 cost was approximately $710,000; proposed hardware lease would better accommodate changing technology; the conversion would consolidate each department's software; and a sub -committee was developing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a City web site. Council/staff discussion followed regarding continuing the matter for two weeks to allow staff adequate time to address Council concerns on the project; comparison costs of agencies recently implementing network/computer upgrades; concern that only two vendors responded to the RFP; and utilizing the City of Brea as MIS consultants. It was moved by Doyle seconded by Potts, to continue this matter to the September 15, 1997 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION Councilmember Doyle expressed strong displeasure that the Federal government was appropriating $7 billion annually from the Medicare budget to train doctors and reducing funding needed by senior citizens. STATUS REPORT - OLEANDER REPLACEMENTS Councilmember Potts requested a status report on oleander replacements. Tim Serlet, City Engineer, responded that oleanders were replaced at approximately 13-15 intersections, staff was in the process of determining the total number of plants to be replaced, and the cost for that replacement. DEATH OF PRINCESS DIANA Councilmember Worley expressed sadness over the recent death of Princess Diana; commented on her contributions as a humanitarian and mother; and offered condolences to Princes William and Harry. SUPPORT FOR FIREFIGHTERS Councilmember Doyle commented on the fire in Santiago Canyon and requested support for firefighters battling the blaze in 90 degree weather. COLUMBUS TUSTIN BALL FIELDS Mayor Thomas stated the ball fields at Columbus Tustin Park were in need of maintenance and requested the subject be agendized for the September 29, 1997 joint meeting with the Tustin Unified School District Board. TUSTIN TILLER DAYS/YOM KIPPUR Mayor Thomas read a memo from Parks and Recreation Services noting the conflict in dates with Tustin Tiller Days and Yom Kippur, and apologized to the Jewish community that the Tiller Days event could not be changed due to commitments by the City. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 9-2-97 LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE Mayor Thomas reported that Council would need a voting representative at the League of Cities conference in San Francisco on October 14, 1997. JOINT MEETING - COUNCIL/TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 01•. Mayor Thomas invited the public to attend the September 29, 1997 joint meeting with the school board and requested staff identify agenda issues to be discussed. COMMITTEE REPORTS FIREFIGHTERS PROTESTING LACK OF CONTRACT Councilmember Worley reported that Orange County Firefighters were picketing at Anaheim Stadium protesting the lack of a contract, and she clarified that the Fire Authority Board had offered the firefighters a 3% pay increase that was rejected. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Thomas announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation to which the City was a party, W.D. Franks vs. City of Tustin, et. al., AHM 0040436 (Workers Compensation). ADJOURNMENT Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, September 15, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. JE M. THOMAS, MAYOR MIKUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TUSTI` PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER , 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Thomas at 7:25 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, TustiAn, California. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Recording Secretary: Others Present: REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEM 1) Jeffery M. Thomas, Chair Thomas R. Saltarelli, Chair Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Tracy Wills Worley None Pamela Stoker Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Ch t' J. .1.1 ine Shingleton, Asst. Executive Director George Jeffries, City Treasurer Steve Foster, Acting Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Dir./Parks & Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Dev. Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Dan Fox, Senior Planner Approximately 10 in the audience 1. TUSTIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS (TUSTIN RANCH) SERIES B It was moved by Potts seconded by Saltarelli, to adopt the following Resolution No. TPFA 97-1: RESOLUTION NO. TPFA 97-1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TUSTIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,700,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TUSTIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS (TUSTIN RANCH), SERIES B, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND THE PREPARATION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO Motion carried 5-0. 340-25 OTHER BUSINESS - None 340-30 ADJOURNMENT Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. ,... -/-- VA—MM STOKER, R :.O DI G SECRETARY