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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 1997 04 21MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APRIL 21, 1997 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Worley at 7:05 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts, Kings Way Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Thomas R. Saltarelli Council Absent: None City Clerk: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Com. Development Steve Foster, Acting Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Director of Community Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Gary Magill, Recreation Superintendent Nanette Turner, Recreation Coordinator Daren Loughrey, Recreation Supervisor Jim Box, Recreation Supervisor Approximately 150 in the audience PROCLAMATIONS KIDS DAY AMERICA, APRIL 26TH Mayor Worley read a proclamation declaring April 26, 1997 as Kids Day America. Dr. Domonic Scott accepted the proclamation on behalf of the doctors and staff at Tustin Chiropractic Offices; thanked Council for recognizing Kids Day America; stated the importance of providing a foundation of health, safety, and environmental awareness for the community's youth; and thanked the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, Councilmember Doyle, Tom and Lynn Brennan, and Tustin businesses for helping to make Kids Day America a reality. PUBLIC INPUT CITIZEN COMPLAINT Onnolee Elliott, requested termination of specific employees due to incompetency, complained about the lack of response to her claim, and commented on her false arrest. PUBLIC HEARING - None CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 11) It was moved by Potts seconded by Thomas, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1• APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 7, 1997 REGULAR MEETING Recommanda_i.ant Approve the City Council Minutes of April 7, 1997. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 4-21-97 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,093,190.63 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $373,512.39. 360-80 3. RESOLUTION NO. 97-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING AUTHORITY UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21152(C) TO THE CITY MANAGER Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-32 as recommended by the520-60 City Attorney. 4. NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE Recommendation: Authorize the Police Department to purchase a 1997 Dodge van from Continental Coach Corporation, Santa Ana, California, with necessary interior modifications in the amount of $23,900.00 plus tax, licensing, and associated costs; funding from the unappropriated reserve of the Vehicle Replacement Fund as380-40 recommended by the Police Department. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 97-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR THE MITCHELL AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT (CIP NO. 200032) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-30 which approves the final Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination for the Mitchell Avenue Widening Project after the project is approved via separate resolution as recommended by the 400-45 Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 97-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE PROCEEDING WITH THE FINAL PLANS, SON IFORA THE MITCHELL AVE NUE WIDENINTAL DOCENT FILING D NG PROJECT (CIP NO. ACQUISITION 200032) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-31 which approves proceeding with the Mitchell Avenue Widening Project and authorizes proceeding with the final design plans, specifications, estimates and land acquisition as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 7. RESOLUTION NO. 97-29 - 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 DEMOLITION OF THE EL CAMINO APARTMENTS, 1921-1951 EL CAMINO REAL (CIP NO. 700116 DEMO) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-29 accepting said work as complete and authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion; and direct the City Clerk to (1) Release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, and (2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 S. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - APRIL 14, 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 April 14, 1997. 120-50 9. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, CEDAR GROVE PARK (PROJECT NO. 400041) Recommendation: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for construction of Cedar Grove Park as recommended by the Community Services Department. 920-65 10. RESOLUTION NO. 97-28 - A RESOLU'T'ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,.APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 15428 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-28 approving Final Tract Map No. 15428 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 600-70 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 4-21-97 11. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON 1.4 ACRE EAST TUSTIN PARCEL FOR PARR PURPOSES Recommendation: (1) Authorize a $175,000 drawdown on Countywide Funding Authority bond sale proceeds secured for the City of Tustin and appropriate the $175,000 into the Capital Projects fund; and (2) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement between The Irvine Company and the City of Tustin subject to approval by the City Attorney as recommended by the Assistant City Manager. 400-10 REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEM 12) 12. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM It was moved by Potts seconded by Saltarelli, to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Thomas as Mayor. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Potts seconded by Doyle, to nominate Councilmember Saltarelli as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried 5-0. 420-75 Councilmember Worley introduced former Mayors Anthony Coco, Richard Edgar, Frank Greinke, Ursula Kennedy, Leslie Pontious, and Charles Puckett; spoke on the diverse perspective she gained during her year as Mayor; noted the issues discussed by Council during the past year including the Tustin Ranch high school site, roller hockey, gangs, water fund transfers, the police chief, North Tustin fires, annexation, Woodcrest Apartments, assault weapons, and shopping carts; remarked on her proudest accomplishments of preventing Coast Guard housing on the Marine Base, future park construction, and the financial stability of the City; stated that she was proud of the Council's ability to work together following a strained election; thanked staff for their assistance during the past year; thanked Council for selecting her as Mayor; said it had been a privilege and honor to serve as Mayor; and wished Mayor Thomas good luck in the coming year. Mayor Thomas presented Councilmember Worley a plaque honoring her year as Mayor from April 15, 1996 to April 21, 1997. PUBLIC INPUT STAFF COMMENDATION Bruce D'Eliscu, Catellus Residential Group, commended staff for recognizing the value of good public service. OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS PROCLAMATION REQUEST - TUSTIN WEEKLY REPORTER, MIKE CICCHESE Councilmember Doyle reported that Tustin Weekly reporter, Mike Cicchese, would be leaving Tustin for employment with an Ontario - based newspaper. Council commended Mr. Cicchese for his unbiased City reporting and requested a proclamation be awarded. COMMENDATION - COUNCILMEMBER WORLEY Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli congratulated Councilmember Worley for her excellent performance as Mayor. FORMER MAYORS Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli announced the arrival of two former Mayors, Don Saltarelli and Ron Hoesterey. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 4-21-97 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mayor Thomas announced that Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli was celebrating his 50th birthday. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Thomas introduced his family and thanked them for their support; commended Councilmember Worley for her contributions to the Council during her year as Mayor; noted that Council had differences in the past, however, those differences had dissipated during the past year; stated he was honored to have the position of Mayor and looked forward to working with Council to accomplish City goals; and commended residents, specifically single mothers, for their daily contributions to the community. THANKED FAMILY FOR SUPPORT Councilmember Worley thanked her family for their support during her year as Mayor. CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 5, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. J M/ THOMAS, MAYOR IrMF0111 VAN US- I I T;X-A' 0XV 01 �1 4 MmMl W�