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Home My WebLink About01 MINUTES 02-22-00 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 7, 2000 1~10. 02-22-00 CALL TO ORDER .' The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:08 .p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, Califomia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 323 and the Invocation was given by Rev. Allan Waterson, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Tracy Wills Wodey, Mayor Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Thomas R. Saltarelli None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Steve Foster, Chief of Police Tim Sedet, Director of Public Works Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager Jim Draughon, Senior Project Manager Rita Westfield, Asst. Director, Community Development Scott Reekstin, Acting Senior Planner Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 60 in the audience PRESENTATION O.C. Rescue Mission - Rev. Jim Palmer and Mr. Bart Hansen gave a video presentation on Village of Hope and described the four steps to an individual's self- sufficiency: (1) the recovery process, (2) the growth process,' (3) the development of leadership skills, and (4) the final transitional phase of community involvement concluding with a self-sufficient member of the community; success rates were ten times higher than federal govemment projects of similar nature; the 192 bed comprehensive facility was declared a national model by Undersecretary of HUD and had received multi-million dollar commitments; the three basic founders were the City of Tustin, who donated the site; the Orange County Rescue Mission, a non-profit, self- supporting agency which used its own resources in developing and operating the Minutes - City Council February 7, 2000 - Page ]. project; and Ho~,,e Aid, a Building Industry Ass~,,.~ation non-profit agency that represented the private sector and partnered with the rescue mission in the construction of the project. PUBLIC INPUT Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative (Measure F) - William Collins, 430 W. Main Street, Tustin; S. J. Miller, 17401 Village Drive, Tustin; Bob McGowan, 18382 Lincoln Circle, Villa Park; Julia and Frank Araiza, 1772 Summerville, Tustin, and an unidentified speaker: spoke in opposition to Measure F. Matt Ruiz, Tustin, spoke in favor of Measure F. Police Department- Richard Deeter, 13301 Charloma, Tustin, complained that he had been harassed by the Police Department and suggested Council hire the Orange County Sheriff for City law enforcement.' Revere House - Jim Walker, 3721 South Ross St., Santa Ana, complained about the smoking environment at the restaurant and questioned when the City would enforce the smoke-free workplace law. PUBLIC HEARING - None CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS I THROUGH 12) It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 17, 2000 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of January 17, 2000. a APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,850,936.06 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $377,863.79.. . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- JANUARY 24, 2000 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 January 24, 2000. . JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT QUARTERLY REPORTS Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended Community Development Department. by the . LEAVE OF ABSENCE EXTENSION - ARTHUR LARRY DAVIS Recommendation: Authorize extension of a leave of absence to Arthur Larry Davis for medical reasons due to an off-the-job injury until March 1, 2000 or until he is fully released by his doctor to return to work as recommended by Personnel Services. Minutes - City Council February 7, 2000 - Page 2 Sm m am g 10. 11. 12. CENSUS 2000 UPDATE Recommendation: Receive and file Community Development Department. subject report as recommended by the AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE FOR MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING CELLULAR ANTENNA EQUIPMENT FACILITY AT THE SPORTS PARK Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amended Ground Lease Agreement with Cox Communications, subject to City Attorney approval, as recommended by the Community Development Department. RESOLUTION NO. 00-8 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUTER RAIL STATION PROJECT (CIP NO. 7138) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-8 approving plans and specifications .for the Tustin Commuter Rail Station (CIP No. 7138) and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO ADD THE JAMBOREE ROAD/EDINGER AVENUE INTERCHANGE LANDSCAPE AREA TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH PLANT CONTROL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, INC. Recommendation: Approve the Fifth Amendment to the contract agreement between Plant Control Landscape Maintenance, Inc. and the City of Tustin for landscape maintenance services, subject to City Attomey approval, as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 00-4, CLAIMANT: MICHAEL OLIVA Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant and the claimant's attomey as recommended by the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 00-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE FINAL REPORT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY AND RELATED RECOVERY LITIGATION Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. '00-11 authorizing certain actions and execution of documents relating to the final report of the Orange County Bankruptcy and related recovery litigation as recommended by the City Attomey. RESOLUTION NO. 00-9 -.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2000-2001 TO 2009-2010 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-9 approving the proposed Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy for fiscal years 2000-2001 to 2009- 2010 as recommended by Redevelopment staff. Minutes - City Council February 7, 2000 - Page 3 REGULAR BUSINE,~,5 ( ITEMS 13 THROUGH-,-.,') 13. ORDINANCE NO. 1226, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Saltarelli, to have second reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1226. Motion carried 5-0. The City Clerk read the folloWing Ordinance No. 1226 by title only: ORDINANCE NO. 1226 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 8 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Saltarelli, to adopt Ordinance No. 1226. Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). 14. ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OCRAA) AND EL TORO REUSE PLANNING AUTHORITY (ETRPA) MEMBERSHIP Mayor Pro Tem Thomas stated his understanding that rules within OCRAA and ETRPA prohibited simultaneous membership; OCRAA had not provided information the City was expecting; the Measure F issue was now moot and would be voted on; he felt both .organizations offered opportunity to examine pertinent information regarding El Toro airport and John Wayne expansion; assurances the City had sought to achieve regarding Tustin Ranch overflights and runway reconfigurations had not and would not be provided; it was difficult to support an issue when only part of its potential impact was known; described compartmentalizing the issues to fight both El Toro airport and John Wayne expansion; questioned the County's credibility in the issue; supported Congressman Cox's wish to allow a private entity to determine the best use for MCAS-EI Toro; he would continue to fight any approaches that would impact the City; stated this was a dual problem that must be fought on two fronts; expressed concern for the entire City and not just one area; and felt the City should withdraw from OCRAA and fight the County against El Toro .airport and individuals who would increase flights over Tustin. Councilmember Doyle reiterated the monetary cost for joining ETRPA and the cost of the City's fight against the original EIR; believed South County would never join in the fight against John Wayne expansion; the City of Irvine favored expansion of John Wayne because it affected fewer people, with Tustin the most affected; stated Irvine would not back other cities affected by John Wayne expansion; mentioned a recent incident when a female was accosted at a market after having spoken out against Measure F; citizens were becoming .afraid to speak their views; reiterated the Council would not be deciding the issue; felt the City should have maintained its neutrality in the issue; and would not agree to spending any additional funds. Minutes - City Council February 7, 2000 - Pa§e 4 Mayor Worley po....,d out the vote would take place-,¢~" less than one month and it would not be Council's decision; and she opposed joining or withdrawing from any' group until after the election. Councilmember Saltarelli commented on a statement that had been made to him, that without any doubt there would be an airport in Tustin's future, whether it was another airport or an expansion; stated there would be no logic in withdrawing from an organization which held the potential to influence airport planners and others in authority; and was pleased that as a result of Measure F, citizens of the City of Tustin were now actively aware and involved in the debate. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to neither withdraw membership from OCRAA nor acquire membership in ETRPA. Councilmember Potts stated he felt the people had been influenced by wealthy developers during a recession and had voted without full knowledge of the issues; he reiterated if Measure F was not supported to prevent John Wayne expansion, overflights would occur over all areas of Tustin; John Wayne airport was not flying at full capacity and was already a problem; future generations would be' more affected; questioned where funds would come from to build El Toro airport; mentioned that Orange County was not large enough for and did not need an international airport and would likely become a transportation hub to access major airports in other counties; felt residents should support Measure F to fight John Wayne airport expansion; the quality of life and the future of Orange County shoUld be considered; traffic congestion was high and would not improve until transportation centers were implemented; felt the City had received no information from OCRAA; questioned the City's attendance at OCRAA meetings; and opposed OCRAA membership. The following individuals spoke in opposition to ETRPA membership: Bill Hammede, 17611 Chatham Dr., Tustin Tippy Sheppard, 14711 Mimosa Ln., Tustin Lori Alexander, Pacific Ave., Tustin Bob McGowan, Mayor of Villa Park Peggy Ducey, OCRAA The following individuals spoke in favor of ETRPA membership: Hanna Hill, 1 Shelby, Irvine Matt Ruiz, Tustin L. Allan Songstad, Vice-Chairman, ETRPA Ken Morrison, Tustin The following individuals assumed a neutral position regarding ETRPNOCRAA: Robin Hoff, 17551 Leafwood, Tustin Julia Araiza, 1772 Summerville, Tustin William Huston, City Manager, clarified that the conditions under which the City joined OCRAA were no funds would be expended, the City would not participate in mailers, and would not advocate an airport at El Toro or the expansion of John Wayne airport. Minutes - City Council February 7, 2000 - Pase 5 Mayor Pro Tem Thomas made a clarification regarding friends in South County and his appearance in a brochure; felt Council was approaching a political decision that leaned strongly in both ways and resulted in indecisiveness; felt this was a serious issue and withdrawing from OCRAA would allow time to work with contacts in South County; there was a lot of emotion attached to the issues at hand; mentioned calls from Councilmembers around the County urging patience and understanding of both sides of the issues; reiterated his primary concern was for the entire City of Tustin and not just certain areas; mentioned difficulties in dealing with County supervisors; felt the decisions should be taken from the County Board and politicians and given to a private agency to arrive at results that supported what the citizens wanted; the citizens would be paying for the projected $2.9 billion cost; completion date was unknown; and stated the El Toro airport held no financial logic and the defaulting of bonds should not be risked. As a substitute motion, it was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to withdraw membership from OCRAA and remain neutral until after the election. Councilmember Saltarelli commented on the Council's split vote on Measure F at the last meeting; felt Council had been careful With the issues and united up to that point; read a paragraph of the City's conditional letter that accompanied the Joint Powers Agreement with OCRAA which reiterated the City Council would not endorse the El Toro airport and was opposed to expansion at John Wayne airport; the letter added that the reason for the City's membership was to gather information and the City had not taken an official position, therefore the City did not subscribe to the recitals or other terms of the agreement; he stated Council continued to put forth their best efforts to meet the expectations of the people; the people's most current vote reflected overwhelming support for an' airport; felt Council had been 100% unified regarding expansion at John Wayne airport; and suggested withdrawal of the substitute motion. Mayor Wodey reiterated that Council had taken their stance on Measure F and to withdraw from or join any organization thirty days before the people voted on the issue would be an unwise decision. Councilmember Potts pointed out that by virtue of OCRAA membership, the City was listed on OCRAA brochures as the fifteenth city and the latest joined, which carried the connotation that the City favored the airport. Substitute motion failed 2-3, Worley, Saltarelli and Doyle opposed. Original motion carried 3-2, Thomas and Potts opposed. OTHER BUSINESS Police Department - Councilmember Doyle commended the bike patrol unit. Councilmember Potts expressed his approval of the Police Department for their performance as stated by the speaker complaining about harassment. Pebble Beach Golf Tournament.- Councilmember Saltarelli announced Tiger Woods has won the Pebble Beach golf toumament. Minutes - City Council February 7, 2000 - Pase 6 Airport Debate - _,ouncilmember Saltarelli comme,,,~d that the Council's airport debate had provided a healthy forum for residents to express their positions. Councilmember Potts reiterated his position that his employer, the City of Irvine, had never approached him regarding his position on the airport and he always voted independently on all issues. Councilmember Thomas stated he was proud of the airport debate, he would continue his efforts in opposing the airport, commented on inappropriate accosting behavior of the public, and his position on the airport was clear to the public. Mayor Worley thanked area Mayors and Councilmembers for participating and providing input on the airport issue. Pioneer Middle School Sports Fields- Mayor Worley 'reported .the School District and City were still in the process of negotiating the lighting of sports fields at Pioneer Middle School. CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Wodey adjourned the meeting.at 9:17 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. TRACY WILLS WORLEY, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK Minutes - City Council February 7, 2000 - Page 7