HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 MINUTES 04-20-98 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 6, 1998
NO. 2
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CALL TO ORDER/INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas at 7:10 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial
Way, Tustin, California. The Invocation was given by Rev. Kay Carter, Aldersgate United Methodist
Church. The Pledge o'f Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 656.
ROLL CALL
Council Presem:
Council Absent:
City Clerk:
Others Present:
PROCLAMATION
Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor
Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Doyle
Jim Potts
Tracy Wills Worley
None
Pamela Stoker
William A. Huston, City Manager
Lois Jeffi'ey, City Attorney
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
George Jeffi-ies, City Treasurer
Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Com. Development
Steve Foster, Chief of Police
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works
Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager
Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development
Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager
Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Dana Ogdon, Senior Project Manager
Dan Fox, Senior Planner
Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst
Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager
James Draughon, Senior Project Manager
Gary Magill, Recreation Superintendent
Approximately 75 in the audience
TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DANCE TEAM
Mayor Thomas read and presented proclamations to the following Tustin High School Dance Team
for winning the National Championship award: Tracy Allen, Barbara Blade, Mindy Canto, Taralyn
Carillo, Milena Cedeno, Cheryl Clark, Elaina Cumbo, Paula Dulla, Erica Guevara, Erica Klaer,
Susan Lee, Kendra McLaughlin, Alison Moody, Amber O'Donnell, Nancy Olivares, Stacey Paikoff,
Laura Putz, Kim Rivera, Lindsey Schiller, Kelly Smalley, Celina Storms, Amber Vaca, and Coach
Brynn Lawrence.
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Brynn Lawrence commended the Tustin High School admini'stration, parents, and community for
sUpporting the dance team; stated that the team's success was due to the commitment and dedication
of the team; and thanked Council for the prOclamations.
Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli commented on the difficulty of participating in national competitions;
noted the team's achievement in winning the National title; and congratulated the team on their
success.
Mayor Thomas stated he was proud of the accomplishments of the City's youth.
PRESENTATION
TusTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS TO LAUREL HOUSE AND
SHEEPFOLD .
Chuck Puckett, Tustin Community Foundation President, stated that on November 21, 1997, the
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast had approximately 200 people in attendance; the Tustin Community
Foundation Board unanimously voted to contribute a portion of the event's proceeds to two non-
profit organizations, the Sheepfold and Laurel House; and he presented a $1,500' check to the
Sheepfold, an organization prOviding food and lodging to battered and homeless women.
Fran Lunquist thanked the Foundation on behalf of the Sheepfold and the women and children who
had benefited from the shelter; stated that the Sheepfold had grown to four shelters since its inception
18 years ago; and thanked the City for allowing the shelter to operate in Tustin.
Chuck Puckett presented a check for $1,500 to Laurel House, an organization that provided
individual and family counseling to teens in crisis.
Nadene Holub stated that Laurel House was entering its thirteenth year of operation and thanked the.
Foundation for the donation.
Chuck Puckett reported that the Tustin Community Foundation was formed in 1994; the volunteer
Board of Directors was comprised of community leaders and activists; the purpose, of the Foundation
was to underwrite worthwhile civic activities and services on an on-going basis; highlighted one of
the Foundation's goals to provide a teen center in south Tustin and create a needs assessment panel to
identify how the center could benefit area youth; described additional Foundation projects including
obtaining computers for the Newport Family and Youth Center and Senior Center, obtain a band
shell for Concerts in the Park, provide Vans for the Senior Center and Youth Center, and purchase an
athletic mobile trait; and he thanked Council for supporting the Foundation.
PUBLIC INPUT
LEUKEMIA SOCIETY PRESENTATION
Paul Glaab, Leukemia Society, presented a community recognition plaque to Mayor Thomas for his .
fundraising efforts for the Leukemia Society.
Mayor Thomas thanked all the people who worked on the fimdraising event; noted the hard work
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that went into fundraising events; and he said it was rewarding to work for an organization dedicated
to making a difference in people's' lives.
SKATEBOARD PARK
Michael Nichols requeSted construction of a skateboard park in Tustin.
William Huston, City Manager, responded that the matter had been referred to .the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
DIAGONAL PARKING - OLD TOWN
The following members of the audience spoke in favor of diagonal parking in Old Town:
Audrey Heredia, McCharles House owner
Leonard Nettles, 180 E1 Camino Real, Tustin
William Stanford, 190 E1 Camino Real, Tustin
The following member of the audience spoke in opposition to diagonal parking in Old Town:
Ralph Sanchez, Raft's Cuban Caf6 owner
Councilmember Potts suggested staff review the traffic flow during the 6-month trial period.
PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM
The following members of the audience spoke in favor of building a performing arts auditorium in
Tustin:
Doug Fischer, Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts ·
Jim Kollias, 192 Gallery Way, Tustin
Sam Sampson
Council/staff discussion followed regarding creati°n of a performing arts auditorium must be a
collaborative effort between the City and North Tustin; a needs assessment study was necessary;
involving the Redevelopment Agency and the Tustin Unified SChool Board in the needs assessment
process; using a Request for Proposal for a performing arts auditorium study; agendizing the matter
for the April 20, 1998 meeting; and the importance of the City and North Tustin working together on
important community issues.
Mayor Thomas recessed the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ( ITEM 1 )
1. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15568 (APPLICANT:
BROAD)
KAUFMAN A~ND
Mayor Thomas announced he would recuse himself from voting on this matter because the project
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was located adjacent to his residence.
Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported that the applicant was proposing to subdivide a 20-acre site to
accommodate 130 single-family homes; the site was located on Pioneer Road bordered by Jamboree
and Tustin Ranch Roads; all streets were proposed to be private within the development; the houses
were 3-4 bedrooms and ranged in size fi.om 1,900 to 2,360 square feet; the architectural style was
consistent With the Tustin Ranch theme; the development met all standards of the East Tustin
Specific Plan; and the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the project.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding the development's recreation facility and pool; the
development was prohibited fi.om being gate guarded; a pedestrian access had been constructed; and
the project density was approximately 6.5 dwelling units per acre.
Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli opened the Public Heating at 8:12 p.m. There were no speakers on the
subject and the Public Heating was closed.
It was moved by Potts, secgnded by Doyle, to adopt the following Resolution No. 98-24 approving
the environmental determination for the project, and adopt the following Resolution No. 98-25
approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 15568:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITM OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(EIR) PREPARED FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED
BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO
SERVE*AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15568 AND
DESIGN REVIEW 97-30 AND APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN
INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
RESOLUTION NO. 98-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15568
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PIONEER ROAD NORTH OF FIRE STATION 43 (LOT 19
OF TRACT 13627)
Motion carried 4-0, Thomas abstained.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 22 )
Item No. 6 was removed from the Consent Calendar by .Councilmember Doyle. It was moved by Potts,
seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion
carried 5-0.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 16, 1998 REGULAR MEETING AND MARCH 23, 1998
SPECIAL MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 16, 1998 and March 23,1998.
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APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands.in the amount of $2,511,795.17 and ratify Payroll in the
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amount of $359,379.32.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS
Recornrnendation: Adopt .Resolution No. 98-29 authorizing the destruction of police records as
permitted by law as recommended by the Police Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-28 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE,
HEALTH CARE AGENCY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A YOUTH
ACTION TEAM AT THE TUSTIN FAMILY AND YOUTH CENTER
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-28 accepting a grant award from the County of Orange,
Health Care Agency, for one-time Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment SerVices funding to
develop a Youth Action Team as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR pHAsE IV
REGIONAL TRAILS REASSESSMENT DISTRICT 95-1 (PROJECT NO. 700085)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-26' accepting said work 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.
AWARD oF CONTRACT FOR BAKER PIPELINE BLOW-OFF EXTENSION TO STORM
DR.MN - JAMBOREE ROAD 1,625 + SOUTH OF PIONEER ROAD (CIP NO. 700077)
Recommendation: Award subject'contra-ct to B.R. Day Construction, Inc., Covina, California, in the
amount of $15,064.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject documents on
behalf of the City as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-93-593 BETWEEN OCTA
AND CITIES OF TUSTIN AND SANTA ANA AND COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF SEVENTEENTH STREET OVERCROSSING OF SR-55
FREEWAY (CIP NO. '700119)
Recommendation: Approve subject amendment and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
amendment to the cooperative agreement on behalf of the City subject to City Attorney approval as
recommended by .the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-27 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE DESIGNATION AND ADOPTION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND
ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD STRUCTURES WITHIN THE AREA OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
LOCATED ON RED HILL AVENUE BETWEEN COPPERFIELD DRIVE AND 160'+_ NORTH
OF EL CAMINO REAL, WHICH IS THE AREA MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A" AND ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK AND CITY ENGINEER OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
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Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 98-27 setting the time and place of a public heating to
consider the designation and adoption of the Red Hill Avenue Underground Utility District No. 14
between Copperfield Drive and 160'+ north of E1 Camino Real as recommended by the Public
Works Department/Engineering Division.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- March 23, 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 March 23, 1998.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EDINGER AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT
BETWEEN RED HILL AVENUE AND JAMBOREE ROAD (CIP NO. 700132)
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services
Agreement subject to City Attomey approval with the firm of Robert Bein, William Frost and
Associates to prepare and process the Final Design Plans, Specifications and Estimates through
approval by the City for the Edinger Avenue Widening Project between 1,400" east of Red Hill
Avenue and 2,400' west of Jamboree Road in the amount of $147,313.00 as recommended by the
Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
AUTHORIZATION FOR PHASE III OF WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
Recommendation: Authorize Phase III of the Water System Capital'Improvement Management
Services Contract with ASL Consulting Engineers who will provide program management services,
construction observation, design review, and preparation of a Water Master Plan as recommended by
the Public Works Department/Water Services Division.
APPROVAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE IRVINE BOULEVARD STORM DRAIN PROJECT
FROM THE EL MODENA CHANNEL TO YORBA STREET (CIP NO. 900024)
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to eXecute a Professional Services
Agreement subject to City Attorney approval with the firm of CDC Engineering, Inc. to complete
environmental documentation, the final design plans and process an Encroachment Permit through
the County of Orange Flood Control District for the Irvine Boulevard Storm Drain Project between
Yorba Street and the E1Modena Channel in the amount of $37,502.00 as recommended by the Public
Works Department/Engineering Division.
OR.~SlGE GARDENS APARTMENTS- REGULATORY AGREEMENT
Recommendation: Approve a Supplemental Regulatory Agreement between the City and
Westchester Park LP on the Orange Gardens Project and authorize the Assistant City Manager to
execute the Agreement as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency staff.
DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-1, CLAIMANT: GORDON ALAN SMITH
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. 98-5, CLAIMANT: PAMELA GELBAND
Recommendation: Deny subject claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice to the claimant and
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the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney.
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DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-8, CLAIMANT: W.F. PARTNERS
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.
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DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 98-12, CLAIMANT: NORMA DIPP
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.
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DENIAL OF CLAIM NO. 97-32, CLAIMANT: MARY GREEN
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.
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APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE LATE CLAIM, CLAIMANT: ROBERT MITCHELL,
CLAIM NO. 98-7
Recommendation: Grant the application for leave to file a late claim, 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.
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SELECTION OF FINANCIAL SOFTWARE APPLICATION VENDOR
Recommendation: (1) Authorize the Finance Director to execute the Software License and Support
Agreement with Bi-Tech Software, Inc. and appropriate $150,000 from the Unappropriated Fund
Balance of the General Fund to cover the first'installment under the Bi-Tech proposed payment
schedule; installments two and three will be included in the 1998-99 budget request; (2) Authorize
the Finance Director to enter into a Purchase Agreement with Data General Corporation to acquire
the hardware platform for the new software and appropriate $75,500 from the Unappropriated FUnd
Balance of the General Fund; (3) Appropriate $22,000 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the
General Fund to provide services to support the software conversion process; additional conversion
expenses will be included in the 1998-99 request; (4) Appropriate $38,000 from the Unappropriated
Fund Balance of the Water Enterprise Fund for Utility Billing software, training and maintenance;
additional costs for conversion expenses will be addressed in the 1998-99 budget request; and (5)
Appropriate $2,500 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance to upgrade the existing Vehicle
Maintenance Software to operate in the new Windows environment as recommended by the Finance
Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 6 - SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
Councilmember Doyle questioned entering into an agreement with a company that no longer existed.
William Huston, City Manager, responded that this issue was an amendment to the existing franchise
agreement in order to comply with the County to maintain the low rate on the landfill gate fee.
Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, stated that the City could enter into the amendment agreement, with Great
Western Reclamation; Great Western Reclamation would continue to fulfill their contract with the City
under their new name/entity; and formal documents to 'transfer the franchise would be agendized at a future
meeting.
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Councilmember Doyle requested agendizing discussion of the franchise transfer because he had received
resident complaints that if a problem with trash pick up occurred, a 'customer must telephone Texas for
problem resolution.
The following member of the audience spoke regarding the merger between Waste Management and
USA Waste would be finalized later this year; local customer service centers would be maintained;
and this amendment was a formality that all waste collected in the City, after processing and
recycling, would be taken to the County landfill:
Bob Coyle, Waste Management President
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It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Wofley, to approve an amendment to the Solid Waste Franchise
Agreement with Great Westem Reclamation and authorize the City Manager to execute subject amendment.
Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 23 THROUGH 26 )
23. POW/MIA FLAG AT CITY HALL
Bob Kakuk, Vietnam Veterans of Orange County, stated that their organization had been trying for
over 12 years to have all Orange County cities participate in flying the POW/MIA flag; 15 Orange
County cities currently fly the POW/MIA flag; the flag represented unaccounted veterans in World
War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars; the importance of flying the flag every day; the flags
were inexpensive to purchase; and he thanked Council for the opportunity to present this request.
Council/speaker discussion followed regarding flying the flag every day or on special occasions;
whether it was appropriate to fly the flag at City Hall; and the POW/MIA flag was flown all year at
the State Capital and Washington D.C Rotunda.
Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli stated that POWs and MIAs held a special place in his heart; supported
flying the flag on a continuous basis; and he believed every city should support flying the POW/MIA
flag.
Councilmember Potts expressed concern with flying the flag everyday; commented on the black
color; questioned if the public would know what the flag represented; .and supported flying the flag
on special occasions or displaying it inside City Hall.
Council/speaker discussion followed regarding displaying the flag inside City Hall or the Council
Chambers and the importance of remembering and paying tribute to POWs and MIAs by flying the
flag.. .
It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to fly the POW/MIA flag on a continuous basis at
City Hall.
Councilmember Doyle stated he supported flying the flag, but he believed People would notice it
more if the flag was displayed in the City Hall lobby with an explanatory plaque.
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Mayor Thomas stated he supported flying the flag in front of City Hall, it was a purposeful reminder,
and he was certain people would notice and ask about the flag.
Councilmember Wofley questioned the necessity of flying the POW/MIA flag at City Hall on a daily
basis, but stated she would support displaying the flag with an explanatory plaque at an appropriate
eye level location.
Mayor Thomas stated that the Council should be united On this vote.
Motion carried 5-0.
COMPACT PARKING SPACES
Councilmember Worley stated that a number of cities throughout the region were eliminating a
developer's right to construct compact parking spaces; people were buying larger cars; and requested
Council consider prohibiting development of compact parking spaces.
Elizabeth Binsack, Community Development Director, reported that compact parking spaces'were
not required by law; remarked on the benefits of compact parking to businesses; various cities were
examining building parking spaces at a size between compact and standard spaces; and staff was
working on updating the Zoning Code and would be presenting the compact parking issue with other
related development issues at a future Council meeting.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL- EL CAMINO REAL AND MAIN STREET
Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli remarked on the traffic 6ongestion on Main Street at E1 Camino Real;
described how motorists on Main Street bypassed waiting at the signal; and requested staff study the
intersection for Signal improvement.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding a study of protective-permissive left-mm phasing 'would
be presented 'at a future Council meeting; the City had limited authority on traffic issues; and staff
was conducting traffic counts at the subject location during peak hours and would present a report
with a recommendation to Council at a furore meeting.
DRAFT COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CITY OF IRVINE PROJECT, PLANNING AREA
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It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley,' to direct staff to transmit subject comment letter to the
City of Irvine.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
SPEAKER ADDRESSES
Matt Nisson requested that all speakers be reminded to give their address for the record.
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OTHER BUSINESS
SANTA COP CASINO NIGHT
Councilmember Doyle stated that the Santa Cop Casino Night fundraiser would be held on April 18,
1998.
POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
Councilmember Doyle noted that high standard equipment enabled the Police Department to provide
excellent service to the community.
INCOME TAX MAILING ASSISTANCE - APRIL 15, 1998
Councilmember Doyle requested staff contact the Postmaster and request tax mailing assistance in
the Post Office parking lot on April 15, 1998.
CITIZEN OF THE MONTH AWARD
Councilmember Potts sUggested that a man who frequently volunteered at Tustin High School track
and baseball events be nominated for the Citizen of the Month award.
OLD TOWN ASSOCIATION MEETING
Councilmember Worley reported on her attendance at the Old Town Association meeting and
commended the business Owners for their efforts to revitalize Old Town.
TOUR OF ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARIES
Councilmember Worley reported that she and Mayor Pro Tem Saltarelli had toured four Orange
County libraries and she was impressed with and inspired by the Mission Viejo Library.
Mayor Pro Tern Saltarelli encouraged residents to visit other libraries, the tour had been rewarding
and informative, and the future goal of building a new library in Tustin would be aCcomplished.
TUSTIN RANKED NO. 1 AS "BUSINESS FRIENDLY"
Mayor Thomas noted an article in the Orange County Register Business section ranking Tustin as
number one in the County for "business friendly" atmosphere.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Thomas announced that the City CounCil would convene in closed session
pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6 to confer regarding Public Employee Evaluation:
City Manager and their negotiator (to be designated) regarding an unrepresented employee (the City
Manager); and to confer with their negotiators regarding the terms and conditions of real property
acquisitions, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, the real property and pertinent facts are: (1)
240 Third Street, Tustin, parties are City of Tustin and. Walter and Marilyn Emery & Associates and (2)
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240 Third Street, Tustin, parties are City of Tustin and Walter and Marilyn Emery & Associates and (2)
MCAS' Tustin electrical system, the parties are City of Tustin and United States Government; and to confer
with the City Attorney regarding significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1)(A).
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thomas adjoumed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was
scheduled for Monday, April 20, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way.
JEFFERY M. THOMAS, MAYOR
PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK