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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 MINUTES 05-04-98 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CZ'FY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APi~L 20, 1998 NO. 2 5-4-98 CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Invocation was given by Rev. Christopher Heath, St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tern Saltarelli. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: .leffery M. Thomas, Mayor Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tern Mike Doyle .lim Ports Tracy Wills Worley None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager Lois .leffrey, City Attorney George .leffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development Steve Foster, Chief of Police Ronald A. Nauit, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rita Westfield, Assistant Dir./Community Development Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Dave Gottlieb, Senior Project' Manager .lustina Willkom, Associate Planner Gary Magill, Recreation Superintendent Darin Loughrey, Recreation Supervisor Approximately 100 in the audience PROCLAMATIONS 1. FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation designating May 9, 1998 as Fire Service Recognition Day. An Orange County Fire Authority representative accepted the proclamation and invited the public to visit their local fire stations on Fire Service Recognition Day. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 4-20-98 2. KIDS DAY AMERICA Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation declaring May 9, 1998 as Kids Day America. Dr. Scott, representing Chiropractors nationwide, thanked Council for the proclamation; noted the success of last year's event; reported that more sponsors were participating in Kids Day America this year; Kids Day was nOw recognized as an international event; and encouraged the public to participate. 3. 3IM BICKLEY, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation to Jim Bickley honoring him for the many hours he had volunteered to the community. Jim Bickley thanked Council for the proclamation; stated it was rewarding to be recognized for his community involvement; thanked Council for developing an outstanding Parks and Recreation Department; commented on his participation in a City-sponsored sports activity; and encouraged the City to continue promoting youth programs. PRESENTATION CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Nancy Orchard and ]ackie Haxton, California Retired Teachers Association, Division 44, stated that their division represented four Orange County cities; reported volunteer service hours for this area totaled approximately $1,738,516 and presented Mayor Thomas with a symbolic check; and noted that the California Retired Teachers Association remained involved in the community. Mayor Thomas thanked the California Retired Teachers Association for their service to the community. PUBLIC INPUT VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Dan York, representing Red Hill Firefighters Association, reported on the duties and services volunteer firefighters provide to the community. Councilmember Worley stated that as an Orange County Fire Authority Boardmember, she noted how important volunteer firefighters were; commented on their immediate response time to the station; and thanked the volunteers for a job well done. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 4-20-98 PUBLIC HEARING lm ( I'TEt4 z) lgg8-gg ACTION PLAN AND PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS ]ustina Willkom, Associate Planner, reported the Housing and Community Development Act: of 1974 established the Community Development Block Grant program; the program was established to return federal dollars to local communities by providing housing, suitable living environments and expanding economic 'opportunities for Iow and moderate income persons; participation in the CDBG program required the City to submit a one-year Action Plan detailing how the funds would be allocated; $708,000 of CDBG funds should be allocated to the City by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); communities were permitted to deVelop their own programs and planning priorities; and the program limited the allocation for public service activities and program administration. She stated the City published a Notice Availability of-Funding Application of CDBG fundS in the local newspaper; application packages were mailed to over 70 non-profit organizations and City departments; 23 applications were received totaling $848,629 in funding, requests; an in-house CDBG project review committee' evaluated and ranked the funding requests; and subsequent to a Public Hearing held on February i8, 1998, a Citizens Participation Committee had recommended funding allocations. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the one-year Action Plan must be submitted to HUD by May 15, 1998; reallocation of funding was permissible in the future with certain restrictions; $38,000 was allocated to the TuStin Boys and Girls Club; and not all non-profit organizations requesting funding were located in Tustin. Mayor Thomas opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following Resolution' No. 98-30 approving the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for inclusion in the one-year Action Plan for fiscal year 1998-99: RESOLUTION NO. 98-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED USE OF FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR ( 1TEMS 2 THROUGH 19 ) Items No. 14 and 15 were removed from the Consent Calendar by 'Mayor Thomas. It was moved b.y Potts, seconded by Saltarellj, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES- APRTL 6, 1998 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 6, 1998. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 4-20-98 Sm APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $3,181,222.99 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $375,084.43. al RESOLUTION NO. 98-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ANNUAL CITY-WIDE PAVEMENT MARKING AND STRIPING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-32 approving the plans and specifiCations for the Annual City-wide Pavement Marking and Striping Program and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 98-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TU~-i-IN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR FRONTIER PARK/PINE TREE PARK RESTROOM REHABILITATION (PRO.1ECT NOS. 200030/400034) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-31 approving the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of restrooms at Frontier and Pine Tree Parks and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services. PROGRESS REPORT ON CEDAR GROVE PARK AND HERITAGE PARK (PRO.1ECT NOS. 400041 AND 400042) Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - TUSTIN COMMUTER RAIL STATION DESIGN SERVICES (PRO.1ECT NO. 700138) Recommendation: Approve selection of Miralles Associates to provide design services for the Tustin Commuter Rail Station and authorize execution of a Professional Services Agreement by the City Engineer as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Services. al PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- APRIL 13, 1998 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 13, 1998. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 98-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TU,~-i'IN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 15427 (APPLICANT: BAYWOOD DEVELOPMENT GROUP) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-33 approving Final Tract Map No. 15427 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 98-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL' TRACT MAP NOS. 15504 AND 15505 LOCATED WEST OF JAMBOREE ROAD BETWEEN TUSTIN RANCH ROAD AND PORTOLA PARKWAY (APPLICANT: RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES, INC.) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No.'98-37 approving Final Tract Map Nos. 15504 and 15505 as recommended by the Community Development Department. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 4-20-98 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PRO3ECT (CIP NO. 600137) Recommendation: Award contract for subject project to ]ohn T. Malloy, Inc. of Los Angeles, California, in the amount of $312,054.64 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Services Division. :!.2. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EAST TUSTIN LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. FY 1997-98 (ClP NO. 700159) Recommendation: Award the East Tustin Landscape Replacement Pro~ect contract to Accurate Landscape and Maintenance in the amount of $174,455.50 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. RESOLUTION NO. 98-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF TUS'i'~N, CAL/FORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNLA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN 1TEMS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-36 authorizing the General Services Department of the State of California to purChase a current model year Ford pick-up truck on behalf of the City as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 16. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-13, CLAIMANT: WANDER SUN 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. DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-2, CLAIMANT: KAREN GOLDSBERRY 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. 18. CLAIM NO. 98'10, APPLICATZON OF 3OHN BRLANSKY TO FILE LATE CLAIM Recommendation' Deny the application and direct the City Clerk to send notice thereof to the claimant and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. icj. AWARD OF BID FOR TWO POLICE PATROL UNITS Recommendation: Award the bid for two 1998 police patrol units to Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $49,70'1.46 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 14 - REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 95-1 REBATES Mayor Thomas reported that Internal Revenue Service rebates for overpayment on Assessment District Bonds woUld be mailed to Tustin Ranch area property owners within 30 days. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Saltarelli, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. Council/staff discussion followed 'regarding past Assessment District refunding to Tustin Ranch area property owners had been completed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 4-20-98 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 15 - MEDIA ONE MISALLOCATION OF CABLE FRANCHISE FEES Mayor Thomas thanked Media One and the City for reaching a one-time settlement agreement of $315,000 for misallocated funds and stated the funds would be deposited in the Park Development Fund. It was moved by Ports, seconded by Saltarelli, to accept the negotiated settlement with Media One, and (1) Deposit $289,000 into the Park Development Fund as a reserve for future projects and (2) Deposit $26,000 into the Capital Projects Fund and appropriate same for modification to the Finance Department to provide additional work space and for completion of the network implementation. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 20 THROUGH 24) 20. AMENDMENT NO.'iTO EMPLOYMENT'AGREEMENT, CITY MANAGER It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Worley, to approve Amendment No. i to Employment Agreement, City Manager. Motion carried 5-0. 21. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, .1OINT AGENCY GROUP Mayor Thomas stated that the Orange County Transportation .Authority Joint Agency Group had invited each Orange County city to appoint a councilmember to serve on .the Joint Agency Group. CounCil/staff discussion followed regarding the appointed member must be an elected official; the meetings would be held only a few times a year for approximately 2 years; and appointing a member and alternate. Council concurred to appoint Mayor Thomas to the Joint Agency Group and Councilmember Ports as alternate. 22. MISS TUSTIN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Saltarelli, to loan $2,000 to the Miss Tustin Scholarship Pageant. The following member of the audience spoke regarding requests by the community to re- establish the Miss Tustin Scholarship Pageant; a Pageant Committee had been formed; and the pageant would be held in conjunction with the Miss America Pageant: Cherrill Cady, Miss Tustin Scholarship .Director Council/speaker discussion followed regarding the Tustin Community Foundation assisting with CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 4-20-98 Pageant funding; the Pageant would follow Miss America guidelines; and Pageant contestants benefited from participating in the event. The following member of the audience spoke regarding insurance problems experienced during past Miss Tustin Pageants: Helen Edgar, Tustin Council/Speaker Cady discussion followed regarding the Pageant was covered'by liability insurance under the Miss America franchise; the City donating $2,000 to the Pageant; and involving the Tustin Community Foundation in Pageant funding. As a substitute motion, it was moved by Ports, seconded by Worley, to donate $2,000 as seed money for the Miss Tustin Scholarship Pageant. Substitute motion carried 5-0~ 23. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to receive and file subject report. 24, Motion carried 5-0. .. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM . It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli as Mayor. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to nominate Councilmember Worley as Mayor Pro Tem. Council discussion followed regarding the procedure to appoint a new Mayor Pro Tern if Mayor Pro Tern Worley was not re-elected in November. Motion carried 5-0. Councilmember Thomas commented on the Mayoral role; various events he attended as Mayor; the positive way this Council had worked together the past year; staff's contributions; a recent newspaper article ranking Tustin number one as "business friendly;" the upturn in the City's housing market; the' City's fiscal conservancy; goals set by this Council included revitalizing the Southwest area, library refurbishment, development of a fine arts center, and repair of the Columbus Tustin ball fields; thanked former Mayors for establishing a vision for the City; remarked on staff's involvement with Marine Corps Air Station Reuse Plan, Old Town revitalization, and the El Toro airport; reported on the equipment and technical improvements to the Police Department; crime statistics were down in the City; voiced pride-in the work of the gang suppression unit; and thanked staff for making his job easy and the many volunteers who help to make Tustin a great city. C.TTY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 4-20-98 M.ayor Saltarelli presented Councilmember Thomas with a plaque depicting his year as Mayor; thanked him for a job well done and representing the City with distinctiOn; and he introduced former Mayors, friends, and family in attendance. PUBL:[C 'rNPUT- None OTHER BUS]:NESS SANTA COP FUNDRAI'SER Mayor Saltarelli reported he enjoyed attending the successful Santa Cop fundraising Casino Night at the Revere House and thanked Councilmember.Doyle for hosting the event. Councilmember Doyle stated that a $1,000 donation had been made and would be matched three to one. COMM]:'ri'EE REPORTS- None CLOSED SESS]:ON - None AD3OURNHENT Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. The City Council scheduled a MCAS Tustin Workshop on May 4, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 4, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R. SALTARELLT, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CI'TY CLERK