HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 MINUTES 09-15-97 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
NO. 3
9-15-97
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas at 7:02 p.m. at. the
Council Chambers, 300 Centennial'Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Worley.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts, Kings Way Church.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:- Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor
Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Pro'Tem
Mike Doyle
Jim Potts
Tracy Wills Worley
Council Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker
Others Present: Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
George Jeffries, City Treasurer
Steve Foster, Acting Chief of Police
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works
Mike Henley, Dir,/Parks and Recreation Services
Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager
· Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development
Martin Pastucha, Field Services Manager
Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst
Dan Fox, Senior Planner
Approximately 10 in the audience
PROCLAMATION
TOM BRENNAN, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mayor Thomas read and presented a proclamation to Tom Brennan, who
resigned his position as Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.
Tom Brennan thanked Council . for the proclamation; commended
Council and staff for supporting the Chamber; stated that his
success as the Executive Director was due to the members,
volunteers, and board of the Chamber; and stressed the importance
of the Chamber of Commerce in the City.
Councilmember Doyle commended Mr. Brennan for the contributions he
made to the City as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked
him for his efforts, and wished him good luck in the future.
councilmember Potts commented on the excePtional communication
between the City and Chamber during Mr. Brennan's tenure.
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PUBLIC INPUT - None
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONSENT Cit,?.~NDAR (ITEMS I TIIROUGH 6)
It was moved by Doyle, seconded bY Worley, to approve the Consent Calendar
as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 18, 1997.REGULAR MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of August 18,
1997.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: ApProve Demands in the amount of $1,267,108.74
and ratify Payroll in the amount of $344,277.99.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - AUGUST 25, 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
August 25, 1997.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAM
Recommendation: AUthorize the Community Development Director t°
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enter into a contract with Graffiti Control Systems for the
removal of graffiti from public and private property as
recommended by the Community Development Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-90 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE "B" .STREET AND "C"
STREET RECONSTRUCTION BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND IRVINE BOULEVARD
(CIP PROJECT NOS. 700151 AND 700150)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-90 approving the plans
and specifications for the "B" Street and "C" Street'
reconstruction.between First Street and Irvine Boulevard (CIP
Project Nos. 700151 and 700150) and authorizing and directing the
City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public
Works Department/Engineering Division.
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-84 - 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 WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT ON SANTA CLARA AVENUE AT SR-55 FREEWAY (PROJECT NO.
600127)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 97-84 accepting said work
and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of completion as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division.
BUSINESS ( ITEMB ? THROUGH 11 )
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ORDINANCE NO. 1185, FOURTH AMENDMENT TO EAST TUSTIN DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to have second reading
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by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1185.
The City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1185 by title
only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1185 - AN ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE EAST
TUSTIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 65865.2 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
'IRVINE COMPANY PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE EAST TUSTIN
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote).
ORDINANCE. NO. 1186t ZONE CHANGE 97-001
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to have second reading .
by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1186.
The' City Clerk read the following Ordinance No. 1186 by title
only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1186 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 97-001 TO RELOCATE
THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SITE ON THE EAST TUSTIN LAND USE PLAN FROM
SECTOR 2 TO SECTOR 5'AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TUSTINRANCH ROAD
AND PIONEER WAY, INCLUDING TEXT AND STATISTICAL SUMMARY REVISIONS
TO THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN ~
Motion carried 5-0 (roll 'call vote).
FEE WAIVER - TILLER TRICK OR TREAT
CounCilmember Potts remarked on the success of last year's event
and how the program offered a positive Halloween activity for
youth participation.
Mayra Mendoza, Tustin High School ASB president, reported that the
student government would be conducting the Tiller Trick or Treat
program; last year's activity had been a success because of the
cOoperative effort between Tustin High School and the City;
approximately 200 students participated; and the event provided a
safe and secure Halloween night for Tustin youth.
Tim O'Donoghue, Dean of Students, stated that the future goal'was
to expand the program to include six schools; the expansion would
necessitate additional community donations; last year's attendance
from four area schools was approximately 2,000 children; Tustin
High School was soliciting for community sponsors; and he
requested a City contribution.
Council/Speaker O'Donoghue discussion followed regarding
requesting additional City funding if Tustin High School could not
raise enough sponsorship support; the expected high attendance at
this year's event; and involving the Tustin Community Foundation
as an annual sponsor.
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It was moved by Potts, seconded by Doyle, to appropriate $2,000 to
Tustin High SchOol for the Tiller Trick or Treat event.
Motion carried 5-0.
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CITY OF TUSTIN LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, REASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 95-1
Councilmember Potts questioned whether Councilmembers residing in
the Reassessment District should 'abstain from voting on this
matter.
Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney, res~ponded that it was not necessary
for members liVing in the District to abstain from voting on the
subject.
Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, reported that cash rebates had
been issued to taxpayers for fiscal year 1995/96 and property tax
owners would receive an additional rebate for fiscal year 1996/97.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding property owners would
be mailed rebate checks for 1996/97; the 1997/98 tax roll
assessment rate would remain fixed for the duration of the bond;
potential future variable bond conversions; all property owners in
the District received rebates; and factors that impacted property
tax reductions on the 1996/97 tax roll.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to adopt the following
Resolution Nos. 97-71 and 97-89:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-71 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MAKING CHANGES IN THE AMOUNTS OF
CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN REASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 95-2 (TUSTIN RANCH) AND MODIFYING THE REASSESSMENT REPORT
THEREFOR~
RESOLUTION NO. 97-89 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $3,700,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF TUSTIN
LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.
95-1 (TUSTIN RANCH), FIXED RATE BONDS, GROUP ONE, APPROVING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL FISCAL AGENT
AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENT (SERIES B), AND THE PREPARATION OF ANOFFICIAL STATEMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Thomas adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. to the Tustin
Public Financing Authority meeting.
Mayor Thomas reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER NETWORK BUILD-OUT AND WORKSTATION
UPGRADE (PHASE I OF A TWO-PHASE PROJECT)
Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, reported that the Computer
Standards Committee, consisting of a representative from each
department in the City, had selected a vendor for the computer
network build-out and workstation upgrade; Phase 1 cost was·
approximately $710,000; proposed hardware lease would better
accommodate changing technology; the conversion would consolidate
each department's software; and a sub-committee was develoPing a
Request for Proposal (RFP) for a City web site.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding continuingthe matter
for two weeks to allow staff adequate time to address Council
concerns on the project; comparison costs of agencies recently
implementing network/computer upgrades; concern that only two
vendors responded to the RFP; and utilizing the City of Brea as
MIS consultants.
It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Potts, to continue this matter
to the September 15, 1997 Council meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC INPUT.- None
OTK~R BUSINES~
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATION
Councilmember Doyle expressed strong displeasure that the Federal
government was appropriating $7 billion annually from the Medicare
budget to train doctors and reducing funding needed by senior
citizens.
STATUS REPORT - OLEANDER REPLACEMENTS
Councilmember Potts requested a status report on oleander
replacements.
Tim serlet, City Engineer, responded that oleanders were replaced
at approximately 13-15 intersections, staff was in the process of
determining the total number of Plants to be replaced, and the
cost for that rePlacement.
DEATH OF PRINCESS DIANA
Councilmember Worley expressed sadness over the recent death of'
Princess Diana; commented on her contributions'as a humanitarian
and mother; and offered condolences to Princes William and Harry.
SUPPORT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Councilmember. Doyle commented on the fire in Santiago Canyon and
requested support for firefighters battling the blaze in.90 degree
weather.
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COLUMBUS TUSTIN BALL FIELDS
Mayor Thomas Stated the ball fields at Columbus. TUstin Park were
in need of maintenance and requested.the subject be agendized for
the September 29, 1997 joint meeting with the Tustin Unified
School District Board.
TUSTIN TILLER DAYS/YOM KIPPUR
MayOr Thomas read a memo from Parks and'Recreation Services noting
the conflict in dates with Tustin Tiller Days and Yom Kippur, and
apologized to the Jewish community'that the Tiller Days event
could not be changed due to commitments by the City.
LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE
Mayor Thomas reported that Council would need a voting
representative at the League of cities conference in San Francisco
on October 14, 1997.
JOINT MEETING -COUNCIL/TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mayor Thomas invited the public to attend the September 29, 1997
j'oint meeting with the school board and requested staff identify
agenda issues to be discussed.
COMMITTEE. REPORTS
FIREFIGHTERS PROTESTING LACK OF CONTRACT
Councilmember Worley reported that Orange County Firefighters were
picketing at Anaheim Stadium protesting the lack of a contract,
and she clarified that the Fire Authority Board had offered the
firefighters a 3% pay increase that was rejected,
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Thomas announced that the City Council would convene in closed
session to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation to
which the City was a party, W.D. Franks vs. City of Tustin, et. al., AHM
0040436 (Workers Compensation).
ADJO~NT
Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. The next regular meeting
of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, September 15, 1997, at 7:00
p.m. in the council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way.
JEFFERY M. THOMAS, MAYOR
PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK