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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 7, 1999
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CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The 'meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge' of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 323
and the Invocation was given by Dr. Rebecca Prichard, Tustin Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Council Absent:
City Clerk:
Others Present:
Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor
Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Doyle
Jim Pot'ts
Thomas R. Saltarelli
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Pamela Stoker
William A. Huston, City Manager
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney
George Jeffries, City Treasurer
Fred Wakefield, Police Captain
Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services
Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager
Rita Westfield, Asst. Director, Community Development
Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Approximately 25 in the audience
PROCLAMATION
Bobby Sox National championship- Mayor Worley read and presented proclamations
to the Tustin South 8 and Under Bobby Sox Team for winning the Bob Sox National
Championship. Team members and assistants were: Shelby Bryeans, Megan Caine,
Angie Delgado, Brianne Hatherill, Tallia Holland, Daisy Jacinto, Ashley Ludwig, Sarah
Maness, Ellen Miranda, Ragina Perez, Rachelle Stockdale, Trista Thomas, Rae Lopez,
Ruben Delgado, Dave Stockdale, Cindy Bryeans, Gregg Caine and Neil Thomas.
Senior Advisory Board Retirees- Mayor Worley read and presented proclamations
recognizing years of community service contributed by Senior Advisory Board retirees,
Jean Lowry and Don Miller. Margarete Thompson accepted the proclamation on
behalf of Don Miller, who passed away August 23rd, provided a history of his service to
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FOR THE RED HILL AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT (CIP NO. 7124)
Recommendation: Adopt' Resolution No. 99-66 approving Program Supplement
Agreement No. 001.M1 to Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 12-5271
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City
as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 15563 ('I'USTIN RANCH ESTATES)
Recommendation:. Authorize release of the following bonds for the indicated amounts:
Faithful Performance Bond No. 19-60-78, $282,000; Labor artd Materials Bond No.
19-60-68, $141,000; and Monumentation Bond No. 19-60-79, $17,800 as
recommehded by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 14168 (SAN MIGUEL)
Recommendation: Authorize release of the following Monumentation Bond for Tract
No. 14168 for the indicated amount: Monumentation Bond No. 111-3311-8080,
$10,000 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 14669 (SAN MIGUEL)
Recommendation: Authorize release of the following Monumentation Bond for Tract
No. 14669 for the indicated amount: Monumentation Bond No. 111-4148-7774,
$8,400 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-75 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE "FAIR COMPETITION AND TAXPAYER
SAVINGS INITIATIVE"
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-75 to support the "Fair Competition and
Taxpayer Savings Initiative" and direct the City Clerk to forward the City's position to
the League of California Cities as recommended by the Public Works Department.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WA~'ER MAIN REPLACEMENTS
(CITY PROJECT NOS. 6087, 6141 AND 6142)
Recommendation: Award contract for subject projects to Steve Casada Construction
Company, Inc. of Anaheim, California, in the amount of $729,005 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute contract documents on behalf of the City as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division.
YEAR 2000 PLAN UPDATE REPORT- SEPTEMBER
Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Finance
and Community Development Departments.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-71- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION MATCHING PLAN
FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-71 creating the City of Tustin Deferred
Compensation Matching Plan and Trust, and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Deferred Compensation Matching Program Administrative Agreement as
recommended by the Finance Department.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RESTATED PLAN DOCUMENT AS ADOPTED BY THE UNITED
STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
Recommendation: AdoPt Resolution No. 99-70 adopting the City's Restated Deferred
Compensation Plan Document as provided by the United States Conference of Mayors
as recommended by the Finance Department.
REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEM 21)
21. ORDINANCE NO. 1220, GARAGE SALE REGULATIONS
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to have second reading by title only
of Ordinance No. 1220.
Councilmember Ports stated he would abstain due to his absence when Ordinance No.
1220 was introduced.
Motion carried 4-0, Pot'ts abstained.
The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1220 by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1220- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR GARAGE SALES
It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to adopt Ordinance No. 1220.
Motion carried 4-0, Pot-ts abstained (roll call vote).
PUBLIC INPUT- None
OTHER BUSINESS /COMMITTEE REPORTS
West Coast Arborists- Councilmember Potts noted another letter had been received
from a resident commending West Coast Arborist's job performance.
Street Name Change- Councilmember Ports requested a response to Roberta
Cleary's request to change the name of Bruno Drive to Bruns Drive due to a
misspelling error. Council/staff discussion followed regarding residents' opposition to
the name change, legal ramifications of changing the name,' naming a new street after
Mr. Bruns, exploring other options such as naming a street in Tustin Legacy or
placement of a park plaque, and forwarding an informational letter to Ms. Cleary.
Tiller Days Parade Candy-Councilmember Potts stated he would not participate in
the Tiller Days Parade because candy could not be thrown to children and expressed
· his frustration that the situation had not been resolved. Council/staff discussion
followed regarding insurance liability, wheelbarrow distribution option, and exploring
alternatives.
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Huntington Beach Closures- Councilmember Saltarelli clarified that recent
Huntington Beach closures were dUe to a bacteria contamination from a run-off
channel and was not caused by a Sanitation District sewage leak. Council discussion
followed regarding bacteria testing, needed filtration of run-off channels, independent.
agency monitoring, and the Sanitation District's effective ocean monitoring system.
September 20 Council Meeting- Mayor Pro Tem Thomas reminded 'everyone he
would not attend the September 20, 1999 City Council meeting.
Pioneer Middle School Sport Field Lighting- Councilmember Doyle expressed
opposition to the City funding the lighting and maintenance of sport fields at Pioneer
Middle School, noted that 40% of the students were Irvine residents, complained that
the City would utilize the fields approximately one-third of the time available, fields
would not be available for use by the City for 18 months, and believed the funding
should be spent on the Tustin Legacy park. Mayor Worley expressed appreciation to
the Tustin Unified School District Board of Education for believing in the importance of
sharing public assets, commented that Irvine students would not utilize the fields at
night, maintenance costs would be shared incrementally, and noted that the proposed
Pioneer Middle School lighting agreement would probably allow City use of the fields
much sooner than 18 months.
Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Program- Councilmember Doyle expressed
concern regarding response time and equipment utilized by the Orange County Fire
Authority Reserve Program vs. Paid Call Firefighter Program, and requested the
matter be agendized on September 20th with Chief Prather in attendance to respond
to questions.
Media One Cable- Councilmember Doyle reported he had received complaints from
residents regarding Media One's scrambling of the A&E channel broadcasts, and he
had contacted Media One to correct the Problem.
Charles Hobbs- Councilmember Doyle requested adjournment in memory of Charles
Hobbs, former owner of Hobbs Trucking Company.
Cox Communications Cable- MaYOr Worley reported that Cox Communications was
not completely scrambling the adult channels and requested the problem be reported
to Cox.
Plaza Lafayette Trail- Mayor Worley requested a status report on the Plaza Lafayette
Trail.
Pioneer Middle School Traffic- Mayor Worley requested Police patrol at Pioneer
Middle School to ease traffic congestion for the opening of school.
Planning Commission Ordinance- Mayor Worley reqUested Council review the legality
of the City's existing ordinance requiring a seated Planning Commissioner to resign
upon declaring candidacy for elective office, and suggested surveying surrounding
cities.
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CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Worley announced the City Council would convene in closed
session to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation to which the City was a
Party pursuant to Government Code Section 94596.9: Sara Pashalides vs. City of Tustin, et.
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ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Worley adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. in memory of Don
Miller and Charles Hobbs. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for
Monday, September 20, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
TRACY WILLS WORLEY, MAYOR
PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK
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