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MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TUSTIN
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN, CA
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
MAY 6, 2014
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2344 at 5:36 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor Al Murray, Mayor Pro Tern Charles E. "Chuck" Puckett and
Councilmembers John Nielsen, Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and Dr.
Allan Bernstein
Absent: None
City Clerk: Jeffrey C. Parker, City Clerk
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION
[Government Code § 54956.9(d2)] —Two Cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
[Government Code § 54956.9(d2)] — Two Cases
3. LIABILITY CLAIM [Govt. Code § 54956.95] — Two Cases
1. Consideration of Claim of Mari-Viki Takounakis, Claim No. 13-25
2. Consideration of Claim of Francine Petress, Claim No. 14-01
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION [Govt.
Code § 54956.9(a)] — Two Cases
1. Alicia Perez; Alvaro Obregon; Velia Obregon; Mireya Garcia v. Mathew
Windsor Howard; City of Tustin: Case No. 30-2013-00672049-CU-PA-
CJC
2. Successor Agency to the Tustin Redevelopment Agency, et al. v.
Matosantos: Case No. 34-2013-80001623
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS [Government Code
§ 54956.8] — Five Cases
1. Property APN: 430-391-12, 430-391-09, and 430-391-03
Address/Description __.------------------------_------------___
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators [ Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager
Negotiating Parties Tustin Unified School District, represented by Dr.
Gregory Franklin, Superintendent _
Under Negotiation j Price and Terms of Payment
2. Property , 580 W. Sixth Street
Address/Description
Agency _ Boys and Girls Club
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager
Negotiating g Parties ' Adaleen McHale, Chief Professional Officer
Under Negotiation _— Price and Terms of Payment _
3. Property Approximately 4 acres on APN 430-282-10 and a !.
Address/Description portion of 430-282-11
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and Matt West,
Principal Management Analyst
Negotiating Parties South Orange County Community College District,
Dr. Debra Fitzsimons, Vice Chancellor
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
4. Property 430-371-18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 62, 63,
Address/Description . 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
Agency of Tustin
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and John
Buchanan, Deputy' Director of Economic
�._ Development
Negotiating Parties Pacific Coast Investors
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
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5. Property 2345 Barranca Pkwy, APN: 434-021-22, Army
Address/Description Reserve Center and 15 acres of the Northeast
comer of Red Hill Avenue and Warner Avenue
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators I Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager, Matt West,
Principal Management Analyst and David E.
Kendig, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties United States Government acting through the
Department of the Army, represented by Stan
Wallin, Jeremy Hollis and Cheryl Connett of the
Army Corps of Engineers
Under Negotiation I Price and Terms of Payment
RECESSED — 5:37 p.m.
RECONVENED — 7:12 p.m.
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TUSTIN
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2344 at 7:12 p.m.
INVOCATION — Father Al Baca, St. Cecelia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Puckett
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Al Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Charles E. "Chuck" Puckett and
Councilmembers John Nielsen, Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and Dr.
Allan Bernstein
Absent: None
City Clerk: Jeffrey C. Parker, City Clerk
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig — The City Council
unanimously denied Claim No. 13-25 and Claim No. 14-01, otherwise no reportable
action.
PUBLIC INPUT
• Leticia Villa
• Damion Ramirez
• Desaraie Sales
• Phillip Villa
• Barbara Ferreira
• Marie Sales
• Genevieve Huizer
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Murray presented a Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Gregory Franklin in honor of
being named 2014 Superintendent of the Year
Mayor Murray presented a Certificate of Recognition to Adele Heuer in honor of being
named 2014 Secondary Principal of the Year
Mayor Murray presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bobby Okereke in honor of being
awarded the 2014 Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Trophy
Mayor Murray presented a Proclamation to Kris Concepcion on behalf of the Orange County
Fire Authority recognizing Wildfire Awareness Week
RECESSED at 7:48 p.m.
RECONVENED at 7:56 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1
1. FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING ALLOCATION, FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 ACTION PLAN
The Community Development Department is proposing to submit to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Program Year (PY)
2014-15 Action Plan, which describes the activities that the City will undertake
during the program year. The Action Plan includes the program budget for
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disbursement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. HUD has
notified the City that CDBG funding for the Program Year 2014-15 will be
$688,674. On February 12, 2014, the Citizen Participation Committee
conducted a public hearing, received public input and testimony, and
considered all public service applications submitted. The Citizen Participation
Committee has provided a recommendation to the City Council regarding public
service funding allocations for Program Years 2014-15 (Year 1), 2015-16 (Year
2), 2016-17 (Year 3).
Public hearing opened at 7:56 p.m.
Public Input:
o Denise Cato, Fair Housing Council of Orange County
o Martha Torres, Fair Housing Foundation
o Tim Bauer, Olive Crest
Public hearing closed at 8:09 p.m.
PowerPoint presentation by Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community
Development.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Puckett and seconded by Councilmember
Bernstein to adopt Resolution No. 14-26 approving the PY 2014-15 Action Plan
and funding allocation and authorizing submission of the PY 2014-15 Action
Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Substitute motion: It was moved by Councilmember Nielsen and seconded by
Councilmember Gomez to reallocate $5,000 designated for graffitti removal
services to Olive Crest for Project Independence.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 14-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2014-15 ACTION PLAN
AND FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2-9
It was moved by Councilmember Bernstein and seconded by Councilmember Nielsen to
pull Items 5 and 8 and approve the balance of the consent calendar items on the agenda
as recommended by staff.
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Motion carried: 5-0
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON APRIL 15, 2014
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Joint
Regular Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency held on April 15, 2014
3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
The City Council has approved the use of Government Code Section 37208 to
expedite the payment of City of Tustin and Successor Agency to the Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency obligations that are in accordance with the •
approved budget or continued operations authorizations.
Recommendation: Approve Payroll in the amount of $608,959.45 and Demands
in the amount of $3,364,734.79.
4. RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND CORPORATE
LIQUIDATION SERVICES FOR A PORTION OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT
15171 DEL AMO AVENUE
Approval is requested for a Three (3) Year Rental Agreement between the City
and Corporate Liquidation Services (Tenant), for a City-owned property located
at 15171 Del Amo Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute
the attached Rental Agreement with Corporate Liquidation Services and support
the finding that the Rental Agreement is at market value and no further policy
directions, as outlined in Tustin City Code Section 7960(8), are required.
5. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an
Investment Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by
authorized investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted Investment
Policy.
It was moved by Councilmember Gomez and seconded by Mayor Murray to
receive and file the Quartley Investment Report.
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Motion carried: 5-0
6. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE FY 2013-14 ROADWAY REHABILITATION
AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT CIP 70001
Staff is requesting that the City Council award a construction contract to the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 Roadway
Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Repair Project CIP 70001.
Recommendation: That the City Council award a construction contract to the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of
$1,469,000.00, for the FY, 2013-14 Roadway Rehabilitation and Citywide
Sidewalk Repair Project CIP 70001 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk
to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-30 TO ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
ARMSTRONG AVENUE, WARNER AVENUE AND DISPOSITION AREA 2B,
2C & 8 GRADING AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - CIP
NOS. 70201, 70202 & 70222 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER TO
FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Construction of the Armstrong Avenue, Warner Avenue and Disposition Area
2B, 2C & 8 Grading and Storm Drain Construction Project - CIP NOS. 70201,
70202 & 70222 has been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
is now ready for City Council acceptance.
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 14-30 accepting the construction of the
Armstrong Avenue, Warner Avenue and Disposition Area 2B, 2C & 8
Grading and Storm Drain Construction Project - CIP NOS. 70201,
70202 & 70222; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of
Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE ARMSTRONG AVENUE, WARNER AVENUE AND DISPOSITION
AREA 2B, 2C & 8 GRADING AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT - CIP NOS. 70201, 70202 & 70222
8. ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TUSTIN LEGACY FIRE STATION -
RELOCATION OF STATION NO. 37 CIP NO. 10048 AND AUTHORIZE THE
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CITY ENGINEER TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Councilmember Nielsen recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest in
real property.
Construction of the Tustin Legacy Fire Station No. 37 CIP No. 10048 has been
completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the project is now ready
for City Council acceptance.
It was moved by Mayor Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Puckett to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 14-33 accepting the construction of the Tustin
Legacy Fire Station No. 37 CIP No. 10048; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file the Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder's Office.
Motion carried: 4-0-1 (Councilmember Nielsen abstained)
RESOLUTION NO. 14-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FOR THE TUSTIN LEGACY FIRE STATION - RELOCATION OF STATION
NO. 37 CIP NO. 10048
Councilmember Nielsen returned to the dais.
9. APPROVE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
LEVYING FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 ASSESSMENTS
At the February 18, 2014 meeting, the City Council ordered the preparation of
an Engineer's Report for the Levy of Annual Assessments for the Tustin
Landscape and Lighting District. The Engineer's Report has now been ,
completed and is ready for City Council approval. Additionally, it is requested
that the City Council declare its intention to levy annual assessments and set a
public hearing for June 3, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution No. 14-31 approving the Engineer's Report for the
Tustin Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 14-32 declaring its intention to levy annual
assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and setting a public hearing for
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June 3, 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
RESOLUTION NO. 14-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL
LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING FACILITIES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO
THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND PROPOSITION 218
AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 10-13
10. REQUEST FOR TRAVEL APPROVAL
Tustin is a member of the Association of California Cities-Orange County (ACC-
OC), a legislative and policy advocacy group made up of other Orange County
cities and local jurisdictions with a common goal of advocating on behalf of local
jurisdictions' interests relative to State and Federal interests.
ACC-0C, the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) along with the Orange
County Transportation Authority will be traveling to Washington, D.C. with a
delegation of members from May 19 to May 21, 2014.
Mayor Al Murray has requested to attend the aforementioned conference with
the other member agencies.
Resolution 09-18 sets forth expense and travel reimbursement guidelines
whereas out-of-county travel requires City Council approval.
It was moved by Councilmember Nielsen and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Puckett to authorize travel approval for Mayor Murray. The City Council
requested to have Mayor Murray provide a report upon his return.
Motion carried: 5-0
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11. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-34, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN WITH RESPECT TO
ESTABLISHMENT OF PROPOSED CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (TUSTIN LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN DECLARING NECESSITY FOR PROPOSED CITY
OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (TUSTIN
LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC) TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
PowerPoint presentation by Pam Arends-King, Director of Finance.
The City's Development Disposition Agreement dated March 4, 2014 (the
"DDA") with Standard Pacific Corporation ("Standard Pacific") sets forth the
terms and conditions whereby the City intends to convey the property located at
the former Marine Corp Air Station know as the Legacy Project (Legacy) to
Standard Pacific who will develop the property into 375 single family homes, a
focal park, and other neighborhood amenities. The DDA provides for the
establishment of a community facilities district (CFD) to provide for the financing
of certain facilities and services.
Approval of the recommended action is the first step to establish the CFD for
the property, authorize special taxes and incur bonded indebtedness not to
exceed $29 million. The formation of the CFD will occur after the public hearing,
scheduled for June 17, 2014. At that hearing, the Council will be presented with
information regarding the CFD, the special taxes, public facilities and services.
It was moved by Councilmember Bernstein and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Puckett to:
1. Resolution No. 14-34, a resolution of intention of the City Council of the
City of Tustin, California, to establish the City of Tustin Community
Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Tustin Legacy/Standard Pacific), to
authorize the levy of a special tax to pay the cost of acquiring or
constructing certain public facilities, provide certain services and pay for
certain incidental expenses and to pay debt service on bonded
indebtedness.
2. Resolution No. 14-35, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, of intention to incur bonded indebtedness within the
City of Tustin Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Tustin
Legacy/Standard Pacific)
Motion carried: 5-0
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-34
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1 (TUSTIN LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC),
TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX TO PAY THE COST OF
ACQUIRING OR CONSTRUCTING CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES, PROVIDE
CERTAIN SERVICES AND PAY FOR CERTAIN INCIDENTAL EXPENSES
AND TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
RESOLUTION NO. 14-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN
THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-1
(TUSTIN LEGACY/STANDARD PACIFIC)
12. ORDINANCE NO. 1442, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN AMENDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 3, PART 5 OF THE
TUSTIN CITY CODE REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND RENOVATION
PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY
Presentation by Stacey Cuevas, Principal Management Analyst.
Ordinance No. 1442 amends Article 4, Chapter 3, Part 5 of the Tustin City Code
(TCC) to be consistent with the California Green Building Standards Code
requirements pertaining to Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling.
It was moved by Councilmember Nielsen and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez to introduce and have the first reading by title only of Ordinance No.
1442, an Ordinance of the City Council of Amending Article 4, Chapter 3, Part 5
Code Regarding Waste Disposal Requirements for Construction, Renovation
Projects Within the City and set the second reading at the Council's next
scheduled meeting.
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1442
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF AMENDING ARTICLE 4,
CHAPTER 3, PART 5 CODE REGARDING WASTE DISPOSAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION PROJECTS WITHIN
THE CITY
13. MODFICATIONS TO THE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Presentation by Matt West, Principal Management Analyst.
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On January 21, 2014 the Tustin City Council, by way of Resolution 14-05,
approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Exchange Agreement
by and between the United States, acting by and through the Secretary of the
Army, represented by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Sacramento
District, (hereafter, the "Secretary of the Army") and the City of Tustin to
effectuate a land exchange of the existing Tustin Army Reserve Center for
another similar parcel at Tustin Legacy. Although previously approved by the
Secretary of the Army's negotiators, the City subsequently received requested
modifications from the Secretary of the Army's negotiators pursuant to
directions from their superiors. The parties have negotiated these modifications
and they are reflected in the attached Exchange Agreement.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Puckett and seconded by Mayor Murray to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 14-28, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, approving an Exchange Agreement By and Between
the Secretary of the Army and the City of Tustin for the exchange of land
between Planning Areas 1 and 18 within the boundaries of the MCAS
Tustin Specific Plan and repealing Resolution No 14-05.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 14-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN FOR THE
EXCHANGE OF LAND BETWEEN PLANNING AREAS 1 AND 18 WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 14-05
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY MANAGER JEFF PARKER
o Reported that he is traveling to Washington D.C., along with Matt West, to meet
with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army to discuss the exchange
agreement and meet with the Navy to discuss issues regarding the base.
o Reported on recent trips to Sacramento. In the case against the State of
California and the Department of Finance, the judge ruled in the City's favor in
regards to the timeframe that the Department of Finance should have given the
City the Notice of Completion. The Notice of Completion is effective back to May
2013. The City is now able to move forward with the redevelopment bonds for
major infrastructure issues to continue with projects at the Legacy. Currently
working on an agreement with the Department of Finance (DoF) to finalize the
payment process with regards to the obligations to the DoF. Thanked Jerry Craig
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for an excellent presentation and preparation for their successful meeting.
o Celebrated his mother's 95th birthday on Saturday, May 3.
POLICE CHIEF CHARLIE CELANO
o Provided an update on recent incidences of sexual battery in the community;
requested the public's help in identifying the perpetrator
COUNCILMEMBER BERNSTEIN
o Requested the following link: http://readysetgooc.orq/ to be displayed on the
City's website
o Attended the ribbon cutting for Kaiser Permanente on April 16
o Attended the Orange County Vector Control meeting on April 17
o Attended the City's Easter Egg Hunt on April 10
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County Legislative
Committee meeting on April 21
o Provided an update on water conservation
o Attended the Boys and Girls Club fundraiser on April 26
o Attended the Superheroes of Tustin event on April 30
o Provided tips regarding outdoor clean-up
o Attended the Tustin Area Historical Society's Promenade on May 3
o Announced that May 6 is Israel's Independence Day
o Mentioned Rialto School District's recent class project regarding whether the
Holocaust occurred
o Mentioned the "Courage to Remember" exhibit will be displayed in Tustin in the
fall of 2014
o Congratulated Councilmember Nielsen
o Wished all a happy Mother's Day
o Closed comments in recognition of his mother who celebrated her 82"d birthday
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COUNCILMEMBER GOMEZ
o Deferred comments due to the hour
COUNCILMEMBER NIELSEN
o Deferred committee reports
o Thanked wife for patience and kindness
MAYOR PRO TEM PUCKETT
o Emceed the Boys and Girls Club pancake breakfast on April 26, which was a
fundraiser for the "Realize the Dream" Gala
o Read thank you letter from Evelyn Ojeda
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MAYOR MURRAY
Deferred committee reports and provided written reports which are available
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upon request at the City Clerk’s office.
Thanked staff for the following events: Student Government Day, Cinco de Mayo
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event and the Senior Volunteer recognition luncheon
Chili Cook-Off will be held on June 1, 2014
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ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF MARY KELLY
ADJOURNED
at 9:17 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2014
for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
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