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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 MINUTES 06-05-00 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MAY 1, 2000 NO. 2 6-5-00 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:06 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 Mr. Al Endede. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Tracy Wills Worley, 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 Jeffdes, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Steve Foster, Chief of Police Tim Sedet, Director of Public Works Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager Jim Draughon, Senior Project Manager Joe Meyers, Senior Management Analyst Keith Linker, Associate Civil Engineer Karen Peterson, Senior Planner Scott Reekstin, Acting Senior Planner Lori Ludi, Associate Planner Justina Willkom, Associate Planner Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfieid, Asst. Director, Community Development Bevedey White, Deputy City Clerk Approximately 120 in the audience PROCLAMATIONS Fire Service Recognition Day Mayor Thomas read a proclamation declaring May 13, 2000, Fire Service Recognition Day, saluting the skilled men and women who have dedicated their professional and personal lives to the service of others through implementation of fire safety and prevention programs. Minutes- City Council May 1, 2000- Page I Battalion Chief Stan atthews accepted the proclamati(. , expressed his thanks, and encouraged citizens to visit their local fire stations on May 13, 2000. Tustin Pride Student Poster/Essay Contest Winners Mayor Thomas read and presented proclamations to the Tustin Pride Student PostedEssay Contest Winners for their achievement. Bob Aris, Tustin Pride Committee Chair, thanked the students and the committee for their participation. Melanoma Month Mayor Pro Tem Worley read a proclamation declaring May 2000, as Melanoma Month, with the City of Tustin endeavoring to educate the public regarding the dangers of sun exposure. Dr. Paul Yost, Mayor of Seal Beach, received the proclamation and expressed his appreciation and support for this designation. PUBLIC INPUT Chief Deputy City Clerk Retirement - Mike Conley of the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, read a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblywoman Marilyn Brewer, recognizing Valerie Crabill's retirement. PUBLIC HEARING (ITEMS I THROUGH 4) . DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER THE LOW BIDDER FOR THE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT IS A RESPONSIBLE BIDDER Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Joe Meyers, Senior Management Analyst, reported on May 1, 2000, staff had received from the Iow bidder a site plan bearing the required approvals which had been vedfied by the City of Santa Ana. Staff was therefore withdrawing its recommendation to find Federal Disposal Service (Federal) a non-responsible bidder. Staff recommended no action be taken. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Meyers continued that staff was requesting Item No. 23 regarding award of contract, be moved to this point on the agenda for public input and requested Council hear a revised staff report recommending the award to Federal Disposal. 23. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (AGENDA ORDER) Mayor Thomas moved Item No. 23 out of agenda order. Joe Meyers, Senior Management Analyst, noted Council had previously approved the request for bids document for integrated solid waste management services, which identified Minutes - City Council May 1, 2000 - Page 2 all bid/bidder requirements and identified the three primary goals: (1) compliance with Measure J and all applicable state laws; (2)increase in service levels for compliance with state recycling laws; and (3) insure that the citizens of Tustin receive the best, most economical service. Mr. Meyers submitted into the record a copy of the City's bid documents with two addendums created in response to questions by local bidders, Federal Disposal's bid submittal, various City and consultant letters, supplementary chronological information from Federal Disposal, and a copy of Federal Disposal's approved site plan submitted on May 1, 2000.. He detailed the chronology of the bid process, with Federal Disposal Service submitting the lowest of eight sealed bids received on January 18, 2000; described Federal's past experience with construction/demolition disposal and services to MCAS, Tustin/El Toro; the City's consultant firm of Hilton, Farnkopf & Hobson had conducted a thorough review of Federal Disposal's bid submittal and its operational assumptions, identifying and expressing concem with issues related to Federal's ability to make a timely transition into a full-service municipal refuse service; although responses on Federal's completed questionnaire raised concerns, they did not disqualify Federal as a responsible bidder; City staff had requested a copy of the operating facility permit to insure legal compliance of the site for the required uses; at 10:15 a.m. on May, 1, 2000, the City had received a site plan for Federal Disposal's facility, showing all of the required activities, along with approval from the City of Santa Ana; staff stated there was no legal basis upon which to deny the award to Federal Disposal; and recommended that Council approve the award of the contract to Federal Disposal Service. Councilmember Potts expressed concern regarding Federal Disposal's lack of experience with municipal collection services; requested specifics concerning the findings of the City's consultant firm and input from the City Attomey; and suggested the City's consultant respond point by point to questions from the public. His concerns included Federal's ability to obtain the trucks/equipment/manpower required to do the job by October 1, 2000, and to make the transition from construction/demolition hauler to municipal collection for a significant population; he reiterated it was not the City's choice to utilize this new recycling separation system; stated the public would place responsibility on the hauler rather than the state and questioned Federal's ability to answer these complaints; and Monday/Tuesday were the preferred pickup days rather than Thursday/Friday; Mayor Pro Tem Wodey questioned Federal Disposal Service's lack of experience with municipal collection, their ability to transition services from another hauler, and conversion from manual collection to an automated 3-cart system that. included recyclables; and expressed concern regarding public education, billing aspects and Federal's financial resources. Councilmember Saltarelli stated he and Mayor Thomas had been opponents of putting the waste disposal item out to bid; residents had overwhelmingly voted in support of going out to bid; Great Westem (VVaste Management) had provided excellent hauling and customer service; that same level of service would be expected from Federal Disposal; solicited Federal's assurances that customer service would always be high on its agenda; and cladfied that the contract allowed for five day pickup. Councilmember Doyle questioned how many of Federal's trucks would be in the City each day; the City had performed well with the open bidding and should heed the advice of the consultants; was uncomfortable with the last minute site approval; and agreed that a two- week continuance was needed for further consideration. Minutes - City Council May. 1, 2000 - Page 3 Don Shubin, Presid,.., of Federal Disposal Service, ~...pounded on Federal's 1984 incorporation and past experience with state contracts including Huntington State Beach and MCAS, El Toro/Tustin; stated financing was in place to purchase the necessary additional equipment, trucks, carts and containers; equipment schedules and driver pool were established with a comfortable margin to meet the October 1, 2000 start date; Federal's drivers would be utilized for residential routes; over the seven year contract, taxpayers would save approximately $23 million over existing rates; Federal's assets to liabilities ratios were · stronger than those of the second Iow bidder; City staff and the consultant had performed an extensive review of the tangible aspects of Federal Disposal Service, its performance history, scope of work, customer service ability, AB939 recycling requirements and reporting requirements of the franchise agreement; testimonies as to the intangible qualities of the company would be given by past and current customers; their motto was that the customer was always right; noted they would .be operating thirteen trucks per day for the City of Tustin and were currently running 22-25 trucks per day on other accounts; the best pickup days were Monday and Tuesday; collection five days per week assured having the same drivers with higher loyalty and dependability; was confident Federal Disposal would provide the excellent service the City was seeking; and he looked forward to being an active part of the Tustin community. Mayor Thomas noted a significant issue in having trucks in the City five days instead of two; residents would now be expected to separate their trash using multiple containers; questioned the cost of additional containers; the current contract called for unlimited bulk items and asked if Federal Disposal would go beyond two special pickups; and questioned Federal's community involvement and sense of commitment. Council/consultant/staff discussion followed regarding bulk items and special waste pickup; the service provider could adjust the number of pickups; the $4.00 per month charged for additional refuse containers was contained in the bid specifications and was to encourage use of the recycling cans; and additional green waste containers would be furnished at no charge. Recess - at 8:25 p.m., Mayor Thomas recessed the City Council meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. The following individuals spoke in support of Federal Disposal: Scott Moore, Manager Contracts Division, Amedcan Demolition Brad Fowler, Asst. Chief of Staff/Installation, MCAS 1992-95 Rita McGovem, Empire Services Company Gary Hile, demolition contractor Burr Elliott, Elliott Associates Architects, Huntington Beach Stephen Densmore, Attorney for Federal Disposal Stephen Melvin, Tustin The following individuals spoke in opposition to Federal Disposal: Elizabeth Nadon, 2317 Cranston, Tustin; Regina Sepulveda, 2327 Sunningdale, Tustin; Kathy Riley, 2800 Keller, #67, Tustin; Guido Borges, 2182 Dogwood, Tustin; Bob Coyle, Division President, Waste Management of Orange County Minutes - City Council May :!., 2000 - Pase 4 Gaye Soroka, Waste Management of Orange County Roger Grable, Attorney for Waste Management of Orange County Jim Astor Councilmember Potts reiterated that no matter how many pickup days were specified, only certain parts of the City would be impacted on any one day; regardless of who the service provider would be, the City would be utilizing a new recyclable system; questioned the City's alternatives should the service prove inadequate; and encouraged the City's consultant/attomey to comment. Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, pointed out the voters had approved through Measure J the process whereby the City would award a trash contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The process involved careful evaluation of the responsibility of the Iow bidder after the bids were received; the City had followed the required process by which the award could be made; the process of evaluation had left Federal Disposal with one remaining issue of the permitted nature of their site; this issue had been resolved and verified with the City of Santa Ana; Federal had responded to staff's notification of the problems with their bid; there was no evidence that Federal had defaulted on past commitments; the bid evaluation process had been followed, had been fair, with no requirements changed; and the lowest bidder had not been given any special favor. Councilmember Potts questioned the City's legal alternatives in the event of non- performance and inquired if there was any legal reason why the contract should not be awarded to Federal Disposal Service; and wanted the Council to do what was legal and prop.er in this decision. City Attorney Jeffrey reiterated that the requirement under the law was to award to the lowest responsible bidder;, the City had to determine (1) who was the Iow bidder, and (2) was that Iow bidder responsible. No evidence had been presented showing Federal Disposal Service to be not responsible; stated there was no evidence on which to base an award to Waste Management; these were issues Council would have to consider to make a decision; and based on her review of all documents and staff's evaluation, the City must accept Federal's bid. Council/staff discussion followed conceming Hilton, Famkopf & Hobson's findings; the issue of Federal's site had been resolved; Federal's financial resources could cover any additional equipment needed; Federal appeared to. have satisfactory past experience and references on their services; nothing in their history indicated they could not provide service in the City of Tustin; of the seven issues in the consultant's report, the site issue had been resolved and based on the remaining six issues they could not make a conclusive statement that Federal would not be able to perform; the transition pedod would be difficult, but Federal would likely be able to perform satisfactory service; Federal had provided automated service in the past; automated service providers often collected twice as many accounts in one day as manual service providers; while Federal had no past experience with public education, they would be working with consultants to provide the service of educating the residents; and there were certain instances when the service provider would be responsible for billings. William Huston, City Manager, pointed out that staff had approached the bid from the standpoint of making a fair, objective analysis; there had been concems with the transition period and Federal's ability to perform; they had to consider the independent information of Minutes - City Council May l, 2000 - Pase 5 their consultant, temp~..d with their experience and legal a~ ,ce to make the decision; and there was no factual basis to reject the bid. Councilmember Potts commended Hilton, Famkopf & Hobson for their independent evaluation and expressed concem regarding Waste Management's solvency. · Councilmember Doyle stated that based on what he had heard from Council and staff, Federal had been found 'responsible; and legal problems could follow if the contract were not awarded to the lowest responsible bidder;, and the site plan bore signed approval by the City of Santa Ana planning division. Mayor Pro Tem Wodey commented on the timing of the last minute approval of the sire'plan; stated she had been advised by the City of Santa Ana that the site was changing from warehouse to manufacturing and was not considered an intensification of a project; and suggested continuing the matter for two weeks to further examine and verify the site plan. Mayor Thomas agreed that a two week continuance to examine the site plan would be beneficial; language in Measure J defined responsible bidder and stated the City could not sacrifice service to automatically accept the lowest bid; there were no guarantees the City of Santa Ana would not re-define the site usage and impose additional requirements; and stated he would support a two week extension. Councilmember Saltarelli noted that five individuals had Stated there was no evidence in the record to allow Council to reject Federal's bid; Waste Management had performed well for the City of Tustin; however, he could not expose the City to a multi-million dollar lawsuit by favoring a company he might feel was superior; none of the evidence presented supported rejecting Federal's bid; questioned if there was anything in the bid specifications that precluded the service provider from working out of another location; Federars Santa Ana facility was now fully permitted; and stated that continuing the matter for two weeks would serve no purpose. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to award the Integrated Solid Waste Management Services contract to Federal Disposal Service of Santa Ana in the amount of $4,224,300 for a period of seven years, with the added provision that the franchisee shall further demonstrate to the City's satisfaction the ability and capacity to provide.service by October 1, 2000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City. Mayor Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Worley reiterated their wish to continue the matter for two weeks to further examine the conditions of the site plan. Councilmember Potts stated concem with the last-minute site approval by the City of Santa Ana; said he had to rely on the experts who stated although there were other concerns, the site plan was the only major issue; and questioned staff for any plausible reason to continue the issue for two weeks. Mayor Thomas reiterated his discomfort not only with the last minute approval of the site plan, but with' the six other points the consultant raised regarding Federars ability to perform. Minutes - City Council May 1, 2000 - Page 6 . Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, stated she was satisfied the City had legitimate approval of the site plan from the Cityof Santa Aha, and there was no need from a legal standpoint to review it further. Motion carried 3-2, Thomas and Wodey opposed. Councilmember Potts stated this had been a difficult decision; Waste Management had given good service to the City of Tustin and he had expected to award the contract to Waste Management; commented on the millions of dollars in savings that can result from puffing an issue out to bid, whether or not there is a change in the service provider; and he had voted how he believed was legally proper. Mayor Pro Tem Wodey commended Councilmember Potts for having initiated through the bid process the savings the taxpayers would be experiencing over the next seven years; stated the City was undergoing an experiment she hoped would be successful; and thanked Waste Management for its years of good service. Councilmember Saltarelli stated he was opposed to bidding on trash services; said there were other ways to approach cost savings while preserving excellent vendors; expressed his thanks to Waste Management for their services; no evidence supported rejecting the lowest bid; evaluation was part of the process of making difficult decisions; and hoped Federal Disposal Service could provide the excellent service residents would be expecting. Mayor Thomas thanked staff for the hundreds of hours spent in evaluating the issues and for the public input; he would be observing and strongly hoped the transition would go well; indicated a customer support telephone line would be in place to answer any complaints; and he would be attuned to the level of service being provided. Recess - At 10:23 p.m., Mayor Thomas recessed the City Council meeting. The meeting reconvened at 10:39 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH MEDIA ONE GROUP, INC. Joe Meyers, Senior Management Analyst, explained the purpose of the public hearing w. as to review the performance of Media One, identify the community's needs and interests, and consider the renewal of Media One's cable television franchise; reported staff received an average of 'five calls per day regarding customer service issues; and customers endured frequent and prolonged television service interruptions that were not adequately explained and were treated with rudeness and indifference by Media One customer service representatives. Media One's customer service staff lacked knowledge regarding its own services/procedures; telephone calls foi' service were not answered or were answered by recording only; Media One field staff had repeatedly failed to respond to scheduled on-site technical service calls and often did not inform citizens or the City regarding field work that occurred in the public right-of-way; and there were frequent billing issues such as rate increases, Iow service levels and billing errors. Media One offered very limited programming and did not currently offer broad-band intemet service; their system was outdated with extremely limited capacity, and their customer service was poor. Media One was currently rebuilding their system; Tustin was one of the last to benefit from the system upgrade; staff Minutes - City Council May 1, 2000 - Page 7 would prepare a letter .., Media One identifying specific me~.,Jres that should be included in their proposal; Media One's proposal would be due in 120 days; and the proposal would be brought before Council for consideration. Council/staff discussion followed regarding Media One's apparent lack of customer service; senior citizens were taken off the senior plan and billed the full rate; frustration of the public due to lack of response to calls made to Media One; callers were placed on hold indefinitely; customers were 'not getting what they paid for; one complainant stated the cable went out four times in one day; complaints were constant; and possible difficulties with service during transition should another provider be contracted. Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, stated there was under law a transition procedure to be followed should Media One's franchise not be renewed and a memorandum could be provided to Council regarding this procedure. Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing at 10:49 p.m. The following individual spoke in support of Media One: Stephen Sawyer, Director of Infrastructure Affairs, Media One The following individuals spoke in opposition to Media One: John Long, 14941 Bridgeport, Tustin Marvin Sellers, 14402 Grassmere, Tustin Leonard Markwitz, 14761 Del Amo, Tustin Jon Anderson, 13331 Nixon, Tustin The following individuals assumed a neutral position regarding Media One: Nick and Ellen Burkey, Santa Ana Council discussion followed regarding Tustin's Iow priority for DSL lines; the City's permit process was not key to Media One's slow progress; assurances to the City that the situation would improve had not been realized; and there was no longer any local programming or community commitment/involvement by Media One. Councilmember Saltarelli questioned when the rest of Tustin would have digital services. Mr. Sawyer responded as soon as the rebuild was complete and that it depended upon how long the City permit process would take; and he stated it had taken a year-and-a-half to get ten permits for power supplies. Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, responded that Media One's lack of professional submittals had hindered the overall process; on several occasions Media One had submitted incorrect plans in violation of City municipal code or federal laws; on-site inspections were sometimes required to pinpoint requested locations; the same plans that had been corrected had been resubmitted with no corrections or changes made; there had 'been some improvement seen with recent Media One submittals; and Media One had begun 'working more closely with the City.. Minutes - City Council May 1, 2000 - Page 8 22. 3. Councilmember Doyle commented on the importance of telewsion in the lives of senior citizens and frustration at the lack of customer service response; and insisted the system must undergo immediate and positive change. Councilmember Potts reiterated the need for local programming in all areas of the City; and commented there were too many complaints regarding Media One's service. Mr. Meyers clarified that community programming and its production facilities were traditionally provided by the cable companies; there was a requirement for a local government channel; Media One did not consistently provide support for local programming; and the City would be requiring dedicated channel capacity to be used for local programming and the provision of local television production facilities by the provider. He continued that Cox Cable was proceeding with construction of a fiber optic system linked into the room adjacent to Council Chambers which would allow programming into their system and provide joint~ programming over both systems; Cox also planned to provide the City with various transmission and character generation equipment; this equipmept would allow scrolling text, agendas, and the playing of tapes; an important intention of the upcoming agreement was to provide the interconnect with Cox to enable joint programming from this location; and the City could assume more responsibility for programming. Mayor Thomas closed the public hearing at 11:30 p.m. It was moved by Wodey, seconded by Potts, to authorize staff to prepare and send a letter requesting a franchise agreement renewal proposal from Media One Group, Inc. that responds to the issues identified by the City Council, citizens and staff. Motion carried 5-0. EXTENSION-OF TERM OF AGREEMENT WITH GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION (AGENDA ORDER) Mayor Thomas moved Item No. 22 out of agenda order. Joe Meyers, Senior Management Analyst, stated that at the time the bid documents were being prepared, Council had authorized an amendment to Waste Management's contract to allow a one-time extension to accommodate the preparations of a new hauler. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to authorize staff to extend the current solid waste, agreement with Great Westem Reclamation for a three-month period terminating at midnight on September 30, 2000. · Motion carried 5-0. FY 2000-05 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FY 2000-01 ACTION PLAN AND PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing at 11:30 p.m. There were no sPeakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Wodey, seconded by' Potts, to adopt the following Resolution No. 00-23 approving the FY 2000-05 Consolidated Plan and Resolution No. 00-24 approving the Minutes - City Council May 1, 2000 - Page 9 . proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CUBG) funds for inclusion in the One-Year Action Plan for FY 2000-01: RESOLUTION NO. 00-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2000-05 FOR SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 00-24- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2000-01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONE- YEAR ACTION PLAN Motion carried 5-0. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-012 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-017 (APPLICANT: SAUNDRA JACOBS, SBA INC. FOR SPRINT PCS) Mayor Thomas opened the public hearing at 11:32 p.m. Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, spoke regarding the applicant's proposal to locate a 60-foot high major wireless communication facility at 15201 Woodlawn Avenue; showed two alternatives, a 60-foot tall unipole, and a pole disguised as a tree; one option had been approved by the Planning Commission and subsequently appealed by Council; explained local ordinance requirements regarding minimizing visual intrusion with screening and site selection; applicant indicated current service was weak with additional coverage needed for customers in surrounding buildings and vehicles on the 1-55 freeway; the 60-foot high facility was required for coverage in the buildings; two building mounted facilities would provide sufficient coverage; the applicant was pursuing the one ground mounted facility; and staff was seeking direction from Council. Saundra Jacobs, representing Sprint PCS, stated that two 45-foot antenna poles might provide the same coverage as one 60-foot'pole; the two pole design would require redesign of the coverage system; the Planning Commission had agreed to all of the conditions presented on March 13, 2000; Sprint's tree design was again approved at the March 27, 2000 Planning Commission meeting; requested clarification of the property owner's responsibility for compliance with the property maintenance ordinance pdor to the issuance of a building permit; Sprint would agree to clean any and all debris from the antenna construction and landscape area at the time of construction; although Sprint found it difficult to impose ordinance compliance on the landowner, they would notify th(~ owner in wdting, with a copy to the City, of any non-compliant property maintenance issues they observed at the time of construction and dudng subsequent maintenance of their facility installation; Sprint had spent · eighteen months in the approval process while traffic and population had increased; the single 60-foot pole may not now provide the coverage needed due to area growth; and requested Council's approval with the addition of the maintenance issue. Mayor Thomas closed the public headng at 11:45 p.m. Elizabeth Binsack stated concem that the City would see a proliferation of visually intrusive Sprint poles or building-mounted installations; said Sprint had not exhausted ordinance requirements in site selection; if Sprint did receive the approval, both the property owner and Minutes- City Council May 1, 2000- Page 10 Sprint would be signing the agreement and the owner would De responsible for removing debris prior to issuance of a building permit. Councilmember Saltarelli reiterated he had appealed the Planning Commissions approval out of concem for the possible appearance of multiple, visually intrusive installations; stated rooftoP installations next to other equipment would have less impact on the scenery than tall, freestanding installations along freeways; Council must protect the City's aesthetics by carefully evaluating proposed installations; and suggested installations on industrial buildings to lessen visual impact. Council/staff discussion continued regarding approving this installation and evaluating each future installation individually. Elizabeth Binsack stated the recommendation was not necessarily for denial of all Sprint facilities; staff could support installations if they were in the right location and sufficiently screened; because there was vacant land at the subject location the installation seemed more visually intrusive; and Sprint indicated that an additional future installation would be needed at the subject location. Saleem Sattar, Sprint PCS, commented' they were currently working on reducing their technology and making it less intrusive; strong area growth had taken place in the past eighteen months and it would be difficult to accommodate building mounts for this particular application; there was an immediate need in this area with a growing number of dropped calls and lack of coverage, particularly on the freeway and adjacent areas near Edinger/Jamboree; and the void needed to be filled. Mayor Thomas suggested approving this site application for a period of thirty-six months alloWing Sprint to fill the void and provide time to find some other suitable location while working on their technology; and the installation could be gone by the time redevelopment began in that area. Council/staff discussion followed regarding a provision stating the installation would be removed in thirty-six months; Council could deny approval with appropriate findings; approval could be limited for thirty-six months; or they could be allowed to come back for reconsideration at the end of that period in the event there was not development in that area; Sprint had signed a 10-year lease, contingent' upon approval by the City; there were legal problems with requiring them to move because this was a conditional use permit; condition 1.6 could 'be changed to have Spdnt come back in thirty-six months rather than five years; Sprint could then be required to lOwer the height or change to a building mounted facility; other new conditions could then be imposed; and Sprint had not objected to that condition. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Doyle, to approve Conditional Use Permit 99-012 and Design Review 99-017. Motion carded 4-1, Saltarelli opposed. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 5 THROUGH 21 ) Items No. 16 and 17 were removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Wodey. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Wodey, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carded 5-0. Minutes - City Council May l, 2000 - Page :t ]. Sa e am 1 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. APPROVAL OF MINU ._S - APRIL 17, 2000 REGULAR ME_ ~'ING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 17, 2000. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,839,520.46 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $414,137.38. PLANNING C'OMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- APRIL 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 Apdl 24, 2000. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 15502 (WESTMONT) Recommendation: Release the following bonds for the indicated amounts: 'Faithful Performance Bond No. 12-0120-50118-97-4, $16,500.00; Labor and Materials Bond No. 12- 0120-50118-97-4, $8,250.00; and Monumentation Bond No. 12-0120-52709-97-0, $3,700.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 15503 (COLUMBIA) Recommendation: Authorize release of the Monumentation Bond for Tract No. 15503 for the indicated amount: Monumentation Bond No.. 12-0120-52710-97-8, $3,700.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 15504 (WESTMONT) Recommendation: Authorize release of the Monumentation Bond for Tract No. 15504 for the indicated amount: Monumentation Bond No. 12-0120-25287-98-8, $3,600.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 15505 (COLUMBIA) Recommendation: Authorize release of the Monumentation Bond for Tract No. 15505 for the indicated amount: Monumentation Bond No. 12-0120-25290-98-9, $7,300.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 15506 (COLUMBIA) Recommendation: Release the following bonds for the indicated amounts: Faithful Performance Bond No. 12-0120-36629~98-2, $80,000.00; Labor and Materials Bond No. 12- 0120-36629-98-2, $40,000.00; and Monumentation Bond No. 12-0120-36630-98-1, $6,500.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 15507 (WESTMONT) Recommendation: AUthorize release of the Monumentation Bond for Tract No. 15507 for the 'indicated. amount: Monumentation Bond No. 12-0120-36628-98-6, $8,400.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 15380 (WESTMONT) Recommendation: Authorize release of the Monumentation Bond for Tract No. 15380 for the indicated amount: Monumentation Bond No. JS 5056, $6,800.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. Minutes- City Council May ]., 2000- Pa§e ].2 15. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO ADD THE TUSTIN RANCH ROAD/JAMBOREE ROAD/PORTOLA PARKWAY LANDSCAPING AND LANDSCAPE EXTENSION OF THE TUSTIN RANCH REGIONAL TRAIL EXTENSION LANDSCAPING TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ACCURATE LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE, INC. Recommendation: Approve the Fourth Amendment to the contract agreement between Accurate Landscape and Maintenance, Inc. and the City of Tustin for landscape maintenance services as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. t8. OLD TOWN STREETSCAPE DESIGN PROJECT · Recommendation: (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Consultant Services Agreement with Urban Design Studio in the amount of $114,600.00 for engineering and design of streetscape and pedestrian enhancements on El Camino Real between Sixth Street and First Street and in two public alleys, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and (2) Appropriate $94,600.00 from the City Capital Projects Fund #02, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency staff and the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 00-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Recommendation: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 00-31 approving the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Statewide Communities Authority; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute subject Joint Exercise of Power Agreement as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency staff. · ' 20. CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF OFF-SITE MITIGATION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR MCAS TUSTIN REUSE PLAN Recommendation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with the firm of LSA Associates to prepare off-site mitigation improvement agreements for MCAS Tustin in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the City, subject to approval of the City Attomey, as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 21. CENSUS 2000 UPDATE Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community Development Department. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 16. TERM EXPIRATIONS FOR COMMISSIONS/ COMMITTEES Mayor Thomas questioned the procedure for a commissioner running for another office. Lois Jeffrey, City Attomey, stated she had issued an opinion stating that upon a commissioner/committee member filing candidacy papers with the City Clerk, the date of filing would be the termination date.. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the plausibility of this 'action in light of an established ordinance defining the criteria; legal counsel had been unsuccessful in defining Minutes- City Council May 1, 2000- Page 13 the purpose of the o,..,lance; it should be considered a ,...~tter of procedural policy; and continuing the matter for one month would prevent having to re-appoint to fill vacancies left by those running for office. It was moved by Wodey, seconded by Saltarelli, to continue the appointments to the August 7, 2000 City Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 17. TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2000-01 FISCAL YEAR Mayor Pro Tem Worley questioned .if Tustin Ranch assessments had helped fund the equestrian trail through the gated estates development; and felt if their assessments had assisted in the funding, other Tustin Ranch residents should be able to access it. Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, suggested the creation of a topographical map to identify all trails and who funded them. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Potts, to adopt the following Resolution Nos. 00-29 and 00-30 approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2000-01 and declaring intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-01 and set a public hearing for June 19, 2000: RESOLUTION NO. 00-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING. THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 RESOLUTION NO. 00-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING FACILITIES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND PROPOSITION 218 AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF Motion carded 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 22 THROUGH 25) 22. EXTENSION OF TERM OF AGREEMENT WITH GREAT WESTERN RECLAMATION Item No. 22 was moved out of agenda order. See page 9. 23. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Item No. 23 was moved out of agenda order. See page 2. Minutes- City Council May 1, 2000-Page 14 24. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES 25. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Potts, to approve the Mayor's appointments. The appointments would remain unchanged, with the exception that Tim Sedet, Public Works DirectodCity Engineer, would serve as alternate to the Upper Newport Bay Executive Committee. Motion carried 5-0. URGENCY ORDINANCE REGULATING TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE CITY'S PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, explained the ordinance dealt with proliferation of facilities in the City's right-of-way, with one telecommunications provider proposing fiber optics cables and another proposing to install boxes on light poles; and the ordinance was to regulate the installation of these permanent facilities. She continued that the providers must secure a right-of-way agreement with the City to install their facilities in City streets and would be paying either a franchise fee or license fee, depending upon the type of service provided; proposed attachments to City utility or light poles would be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by Council; the ordinance would give City control over these installations in City streets, serving as the regulatory framework; and amendments would be made to the ordinance as the needs became clearer. Kim Scherer, representing Edison Carrier Solutions, a division of Southem California Edison, explained they were in wholesale telecommunications serving Sprint, AT&T, Pacific Bell, etc; Edison Carrier Solutions was requesting that they and other telecommunications companies be allowed to participate and have input in the development process of the City's permanent ordinance regulating telecommunications installations. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the need for this regulatory framework; and a company was ready to begin construction of installations on Wilson Street, with another provider expected in the near future. It was moved by Wodey, seconded by Potts, to have first reading by title only and adoption of the following urgency Ordinance No. 1229: ORDINANCE NO. 1229 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO ARTICLE 7 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES Motion carded 5-0, (roll call vote). Pamela Stoker, City Clerk, read Ordinance No. 1229 by title only. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS I COMMITTEE REPORTS Residential Occupancy- Counciimember Potts requested staff attend the Comlink Forum on May 4, 2000. Minutes- City Council May :[, 2000- Pase :[5 Council Chamber- Councilmember Potts stated the need for a thermostat set at constant temperature; installation of new mute buttons on microphones; and new Council chairs. Kiev Symphony Orchestra - Mayor Pro Tem Worley commented on the Kiev Symphony Orchestra's concert at Foothill High School. Mayor Thomas remarked on how much he enjoyed the concert. Tiller Days Committee - Mayor Thomas stated the Tiller Days Committee was upset that candy would not be thrown by Council to the crowd this year during the parade; and requested staff develop altemative ways to give candy to children attending the parade. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast- Mayor Thomas stated he would be attending the Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on May 4, 2000. Tustin Pride Committee- Mayor Thomas stated the Tustin Pride Committee was complaining about the appearance of the comer of Nisson/Red Hill. AYSO Tournament- Mayor Thomas remarked on the great toumament held by AYSO. Easter Egg Hunt- Mayor Thomas stated the Easter Egg Hunt had been an outstanding event'. Calls From Citizens - Mayor Thomas requested staff contact a citizen who had been calling him repeatedly. CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 12:28 a.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. JEFFERY M. THOMAS, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK Minutes - City Council May 1, 2000 - Page 16 NO. 2 6-5-00 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING oF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MAY 15, 2000 . CALL TO ORDER / INVOCATION/.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wodey at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, Califomia. The Invocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts, Kings Way Church and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saltarelli. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Tracy Wills Wodey, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Thomas R. Saltarelli None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Douglas Holland, Deputy City Attomey George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Jim Draughon, Senior Project Manager 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 Bevedey White, Chief Deputy City Clerk Approximately 30.in the audience PUBLIC INPUT Media One - John Anderson, 1333 Nixon, Tustin, remarked on the lack of follow up by Media One to contact him regarding a complaint he had registered at the May 1 Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Thomas convened the closed session at 6:06 p.m. to confer with the City Attorney regarding: (1) anticipated litigation pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.9(c), the City. considering initiating litigation, one (1) case; and (2) the claims of Karen.and Darrell Lemke, Claim No. 00-16 and Madison, Conner and Tristen Lemke, Claim No. 00-17. Minutes - City Council May 15, 2000 - Page I CLOSED SESSION STA..-'MENT It was moved and carried to deny the claims of Karen and Darrell Lemke, Claim No. 00-16, and Madison, Conner and Tristen Lemke, Claim No. 00-17. Motion carded 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING - None CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS I THROUGH 8) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $498,762.51 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $508,045.64. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - MAY 8, 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 May 8, 2000. g SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH OWNER OF 17432-42 MITCHELL AVENUE Recommendation: Approve a settlement agreement between the City of Tustin and Mitsui/SBD American Fund, the current owner of record of the real property located at 17432- 17442 Mitchell Avenue and authorize the Community Development Director,. subject to approval by the City Attorney, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City as recommended by the Community Development Department. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 00-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING HEARING AUTHORITY FOR APPEALS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT FEE ASSESSMENTS/LIENS TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-33 authorizing the Planning Commission to act as the hearing board for appeals of code enforcement liens as recommended by the Community Development Department. Sm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOM'S SPORTS CAFI~ AND CITY OF TUSTIN Recommendation: Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement between Mom's Sports Caf6 and the City of Tustin as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department. Si CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF WALNUT AVENUE REHABILITATION BETWEEN BROWNING AVENUE AND MYFORD ROAD (ClP NO. 7125) Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Harris & Associates to provide design related services for the Walnut Avenue Rehabilitation (CIP No. 7125) for a not-to-exceed fee of $51,410.00 and authorize execution of the Consultant Services Minutes - City Council May 15, 2000 - Page 2 Agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk, subject to approval' by the City Attorney, as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 1 DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 00-13, CLAIMANT: LAURA C. CURRAN Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. am RESOLUTION NO. 00-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-012 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-017 AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 15201 WOODLAWN AVENUE (APPLICANT: SAUNDRA JACOBS, SBA INC. FOR SPRINT PCS) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-27 .approving Conditional Use Permit 99-012 and Design Review 99-017 as recommended by the Community Development Department. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 9 THROUGH 11 ) 9. CROSSING GUARD CONTRACT Steve Foster, Chief of Police, reported growth of the crossing guard program warranted contracting with a private company for cost-effectiveness; an increase of five crossing guards was anticipated by fall 2000 for a total of 53 crossing guards; a part-time coordinator had been administering the program and the current needs demanded a full-time coordinator; All Cities Management Services, Incorporated, specialized in this area of administration and had contracted with thirteen Orange County cities; and All Cities Management would handle all facets of the program including recruitment, staffing, training, equipment, payroll, and supervision. All Cities Management would endeavor to maintain the current pay schedule and hire existing employees; the annual projected cost to administer the program was $368,576.00, a cost savings of approximately $38,657.00; and staff was recommending Council authorize staff to enter into a contract with All Cities Management Services for the crossing guard contract, effective July 1, 2000. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the importance of hiring local residents for backup availability and their familiarity with the area; the school intersection on Pioneer Road had become a problem with drivers running the stop sign; staff had met with the school distdct and the PTA to alleviate the parking/traffic problem; and a number of traffic citations had been issued at that location. It was moved by Wodey, seconded by Saltarelli, to award a contract to All City Management Services, Inc. to administer the City's Crossing Guard Program. Motion carded 5-0. 10. CiTY OF TUSTIN WATER MASTER PLAN Steve Tedesco, ASL Consulting Engineers, reported their firm had projected future needs and assessed the City's previous water usage, rates, costs, current facilities, demands, and capital improvements required to meet the water usage demands; stated the City had a strong water system with 170 miles of pipeline; estimated water usage was at 14,800 acre feet per year; delineated the costs of clear basin groundwater versus imported and locally treated groundwater;, the City had reduced its 45% usage of imported water to 15% since Minutes - City Council May 15, 2000 - Page 3 Il. 1992; the City's goal w_o to supply its own water; pointed OL,. ,cells needing replacement and current state of capital improvements; two additional wells were recommended for 2004 and 2005; seismic upgrades were needed in certain areas; the City's major need was its reservoirs for operational emergency/fire storage; recommended continuing the replacement of old water pipes; estimated expenditure of $2 million per year through 2004 and $1 million per year thereafter to upgrade the remainder of the system; and the $47.7 million capital improvement amount included $8.7 million for groundwater wells, $11 million in storage, $5 million for booster stations, and $20 million for pipeline replacements. Council/staff discussion followed regarding available funds for the required improvements; water rates would be evaluated as to capital improvement monies generated; incremental bond issues would be considered; concern with the City's fire fighting capacity versus fire code requirements; and the City had access to Southern Califomia Water and Irvine Ranch Water District systems. Mr. Tedesco stated the City's capacity should meet any emergency situation and its fire fighting capacity met fire code requirements; a land acquisition was needed; and each zone of the City should be served by multiple sources of supply to assure coverage in an emergency. Councilmember Saltarelli pointed out the different perspectives of various industry groups regarding water and sanitation; over an extended period these groups had debated far- reaching issues of rates, taxes, and fees as related to old versus new infrastructure, population sizes, pumping distance, bond issuances, etc; the Sanitation District had voted to consolidate the districts into one governmental unit for cost-effectiveness .and administrative handling; except for District 7, all rates had been consolidated at approximately $77.00 per year; Tustin's rate was $73.00 per year; the City was considering MCAS, Tustin issues with Irvine Ranch Water. Dist. rict, who contracted with the Sanitation District; and long-term projections for 2020 showed a decrease in rates for the next five to seven years. William Huston, City Manager, reiterated there were ongoing discussions with Irvine Ranch Water District regarding water and sewer issues at MCAS, Tustin; the City's water meter charge was dependent upon meter size and consumption requirements; and high water consumption increased requirements for water production/storage and resulted in a larger metedhigher rate. Councilmember Potts stated the City's water rates had compared favorably with those of Irvine Ranch Water District. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Saltarelli, to receive and file the City of Tustin Water Master Plan. Motion carded 5-0. EASTERN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR CELL SITE FACILITIES Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, reported the Transportation Corddor Agency had proposed locating 125-foot high cellular antenna facilities at eight locations along the Eastem Transportation Corddor; the City was particularly concerned with the intersection of Portola, Jamboree., and the Corridor; structure construction; staff would be evaluating the proposed sites; and suggested other alternatives be considered. Minutes - City Council May 15, 2000 - Page 4 Council discussion followed regarding the unsightly appearance of the proposed structure. Councilmember Potts pointed out the structures were designed by The Irvine Company and would be at 18 remote locations on their property; and he had received unanimous support regarding the redesign of the structure for the Tustin location. Council discussion followed regarding the need for consistency in the. appearance of these structures. It was moved by Wodey, seconded by Potts, to authorize the Mayor to send a letter of opposition to the Transportation Corridor Agencies regarding the installation of cellular antenna facilities along the Eastern Transportation Corridor. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT Outdoor Education Program - Carol McCauley requested funding for special education children for an outdoor education program. City of Tustin Website- Stephen Melvin suggested putting color renderings shown at Council meetings on the City's website. OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS Police Department - Councilmember Doyle commended Police Department staff for assisting a senior citizen with a fine. Mother's Day- Mayor Thomas and Councilmember Doyle wished everyone a belated happy Mother's Day. Chief Deputy City Clerk - Mayor Thomas and Councilmember Doyle welcomed the new Chief Deputy City Clerk to her first meeting. Fair ComPetition Initiative - Councilmember Potts remarked on the Fair Competition Initiative and encouraged the City's support of the initiative. Mayor Thomas requested the initiative be agendized for discussion at the June 5, 2000 Council meeting. Pioneer Middle School - Councilmember Saltarelli commented on his and Mayor Pro Tem Wodey's attendance at Pioneer Middle School's dedication; remarked on the beautiful school grounds; and was hopeful that joint use and lighting of the fields would take place. Sports Field .Lighting - Mayor Pro Tem Worley encouraged citizens to contact the School Board regarding the lack of sports field lighting in the City. Million Mom March - Mayor Pro Tem Wodey congratulated all who participated in the ' Million Mom March. _ Minutes - City Council May 15, 2000 - Page 5 Cedar Grove Parldng - Mayor Pro Tem Worley commented on Cedar Grove parking problems and requested staff investigate options. Mayor Thomas requested allowing parking along Pioneer Road at Cedar Grove Park on weekends; and staff would present a report on the matter at a future Council meeting. Utt Baseball Fields - Mayor Pro Tem Wodey commended the volunteers who had maintained the Utt baseball fields; remarked on the necessity of utilizing a public address system; and requested staff explore using the system if the volume was lowered. Assistant City Manager- Mayor Pro Tem Wodey and Mayor Thomas wished Assistant City Manager, Christine Shingleton, a speedy recovery. Census 2000 Long Form - Mayor Pro Tem Worley commented on a letter received by the Department of Commerce regarding the reasoning behind the number of questions contained in the Census 2000 long form. Competition Swimming Pools - Mayor Pro Tern Wodey remarked on a newspaper article indicating the lack of competition swimming pools in Orange County. Memorial Day Holiday- Mayor Thomas commented on several television shows he had recently seen on the history channel depicting past wars, and encouraged everyone to remember and celebrate Memorial Day. ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Thomas adjoumed the meeting at 8:01 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. JEFFERY M. THOMAS, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY 'CLERK Minutes - City Council May 15, 2000 - Page 6