HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 11-18-14 MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TUSTIN
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN, CA
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2356 at 5:32 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
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
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(d4)] —Two Cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
[Government Code § 54956.9(d2)] —Two Cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
[Government Code § 54956.9(a)] — One Case
1. Successor Agency to the Tustin Redevelopment Agency, et
al. v. Michael Cohen: Case No. 34-2013-
' 80001623CUWMGDS; Appellate Court Case No. C076836
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS [Government Code
§ 54956.8] — Four Cases
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1. Property 430-371-18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 62, 63,
Address/Description 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
Agency City 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
2. Property 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 Price and Terms of Payment
3. Property 14741 & 14751 Newport Avenue, APN 402-133-11 &
Address/Description 402-133-12
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and Jerry Craig,
Economic Development & Housing Manager
Negotiating Parties Jim Palmer, President, Orange County Rescue
Mission
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
4. Property Tustin Legacy Disposition Package 1C to include
Address/Description Lots 1, X and Y of Tract Map 17404
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and John A.
Buchanan, Deputy Director of Economic
Development
Negotiating Parties Regency Centers, John Meehigan
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
RECESSED — 5:33 p.m.
RECONVENED — 7:15 p.m.
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JOINT SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TUSTIN
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER— Meeting #2356 at 7:15 p.m.
INVOCATION — Father Wayne Adajar, St. Cecilia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Nielsen
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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT— City Attorney David E. Kendig: No reportable action
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT—
o Marsha Lindsey
RECESSED TO BREAK — 7:20 p.m.
RECONVENED — 7:23 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT—
o Allan McCullough
o Mike Krupa
o Laura Olson
o Ed Reynolds
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Murray presented a Proclamation to Jim Palmer, President and Rob Jewel, Veterans'
Outreach Care Coordinator of the Orange County Rescue Mission in recognition of Nonprofit
Awareness Month.
Mayor Murray announced that Audra D. Wilford, founder of the MaxLove Project, was one of
ten honorees named "2014 Woman of Worth" by Loreal Paris.
Mayor Murray presented a Proclamation to Consuelo Siposs of the American Diabetes
Association in recognition of American Diabetes Awareness Month.
Captain Steve Lewis provided an update regarding crime and traffic safety issues.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 1
1. WITHDRAWAL OF PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIX (6) SINGLE
FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 1381-1391
SAN JUAN STREET
Zone Change (ZC) 2014-001, Subdivision (SUB) 2013-01, Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) 2013-01, and Design Review (DR) 2013-002 was a project that
proposed the construction of six (6) detached residential condominium units and
related improvements at 1381-1391 San Juan Street. On August 12, 2014, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4263, recommending that the
Tustin City Council deny the proposed project.
On September 10 and 11, 2014, the property owner requested that the City
Council continue its consideration of the project to November 18, 2014, to
provide additional time to meet with staff and work on modifications to the
project to increase the number of parking spaces and open space and to
decrease the massing of the buildings.
On September 16, 2014, the City Council continued the item to the November
18, 2014, City Council meeting. However, on October 15, 2014, the property
owner submitted a written request to withdraw the application for the six (6) unit
project, and indicated that the project will be revised to include a total of five (5)
residences to comply with the existing zoning of the property.
The revised project as described by the property owner will not require the City
Council's approval of a zone change to increase the allowable density of
development on the site. However, Planning Commission approval will be
required for the subdivision to combine the two (2) parcels and construct five (5)
detached residential condominiums on the site.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Puckett and seconded by Councilmember
Nielsen that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the property owner's letter to withdraw Zone Change
2014-001, Subdivision 2013-01 for Tentative Tract Map 17655,
Conditional Use Permit 2013-01, and Design Review 2013-002 for the
development of six (6) single family detached residential condominium
units at 1381-1391 San Juan Street; and
2. Remove the item from consideration as requested by the property owner
Motion carried: 5-0
SPECIAL MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-2
City Attorney David E. Kendig — Stated for the record that the Special Meeting is a Joint
Meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority. The revised
Settlement Agreement has been distributed to the City Council at the dais and is available
for members of the public. Staff recommendation remains set forth in the agenda report.
2. PROMISSORY NOTE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Approval is requested to enter into a Promissory Note Settlement Agreement
("Settlement Agreement") with the State of California Department of Finance
("DoF").
It was moved by Councilmember Nielsen and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez that:
1. The City Council take the following actions:
a. Approve the Settlement Agreement with DoF in a form
substantially consistent with the attachment; and
b. Authorize the City Manager to execute and transmit the
Settlement Agreement to DoF and to take all actions
necessary to implement its provisions; and
c. Authorize the Finance Department to appropriate $5,000,000
from Fund 189 (Land Held for Resale) and send payment as
provided in the Settlement Agreement upon execution of the
Agreement by all parties; and
d. Authorize the Finance Department to make future payments
consistent with the terms of the Settlement Agreement.
2. That the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency, take the
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following actions:
a. Approve the Settlement Agreement with DoF in a form
substantially consistent with the attachment; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Settlement
Agreement and to take all actions necessary to implement its
terms.
3. That the Tustin Housing Authority Commissioners take the following
actions:
a. Approve the Settlement Agreement with DoF in a form
substantially consistent with the attachment; and
b. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Settlement
Agreement and to take all actions necessary to implement its
terms.
Motion carried: 5-0
1. WRITTEN REPORT REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65858(D) IN REFERENCE TO INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1451,
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS
On October 21 , 2014, the City Council of the City of Tustin unanimously
adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1451, prohibiting the establishment or
expansion of massage establishments for a period of 45 days. The temporary
45-day moratorium is set to expire on December 5, 2014. Pursuant to
Govemment Code Section 65858(d), at least ten (10) days prior to the
expiration or extension of a moratorium, the City Council must issue a report
describing the measures taken to alleviate the conditions leading to the
adoption of the Interim Urgency Ordinance. This document constitutes the
written report required by Government Code Section 65858(d).
It was moved by Councilmember Nielsen and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez that the City Council receive and file this report.
Motion carried: 5-0
REGULAR MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2-10
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Puckett and seconded by Councilmember Bernstein to
pull item No. 6 and remove the item from consideration as it was replaced with Item No. 2
in the Special Meeting and approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Motion carried: 5-0
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 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 November 4, 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 Tustin Community Redevelopment
Agency obligations that are in accordance with the approved budget or
continued operations authorizations.
Recommendation: Approve Payroll in the amount of $651,320.59 and
Demands in the amount of$5,216,598.06.
4. HOUSING RELATED PARKS PROGRAM GRANT
On January 21, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 14-11,
authorizing the City of Tustin to apply for a Housing Related Parks (HRP)
' Program Grant and to submit the 2013 Designated Program Year Application
Package released by the State Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) for the HRP Program.
The HRP Program is funded by Proposition IC and administered by HCD and
for the current funding cycle provides grant funds based on the number of
bedrooms in qualifying affordable housing units permitted between January 1,
2010, and June 30, 2013.
The grant funds are required to be used for the costs of park and recreation
facility creation, development, or rehabilitation, including the acquisition of land
and the construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of park equipment and
physical property.
On July 1, 2014, HCD awarded the City of Tustin an HRP Program Grant in the
amount of $260,700 to fund capital projects at Frontier Park located at 1400
Mitchell Avenue.
One of the requirements of the HRP Program is a resolution from the City
Council, authorizing the execution of the agreement with the State of California
to secure the grant from HCD and stating the amount of the grant.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 14-74, authorizing the execution of an
agreement with the State of California to secure the grant, in the amount of
$260,700, from HCD.
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE STATE STANDARD
AGREEMENT FOR THE HOUSING RELATED PARKS PROGRAM GRANT
5. SUMMARY OF PROJECTS
The following report provides a summary of projects and activities from the
Community Development Department to the Tustin City Council. The report
focuses on the status of projects that the Planning Commission, Zoning
Administrator, or staff approved; major improvement projects; Certificates of
Appropriateness; Code Enforcement activities; and, other items of interest.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this item
6. PROMISSORY NOTE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Approval is requested to enter into a Promissory Note Settlement Agreement
("Settlement Agreement') with the State of California Department of Finance
("DoF").
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions: '
1. Approve the attached Promissory Note Settlement Agreement with DoF;
and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and transmit the Settlement
Agreement to DoF; and
3. Authorize the Finance Department to appropriate $5,000,000 from Fund
189 (Land Held for Resale) and send payment as instructed by DoF upon
execution of the Agreement.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-66 TO APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A
REGIONAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM PROJECT
APPLICATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 14-66 will approve the submittal of an
application prepared by the City of Santa Ana for the Seventeenth
StreeUWestminster Avenue Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Participation by all agencies
maintaining traffic signals within this corridor is needed for approval of a project
application under the 2015 Call for Projects for the Competitive Measure M2
Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Project P).
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 14-66 approving
the submittal of an application to the Orange County Transportation Authority for
funding of the Seventeenth StreeUWestminster Avenue Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project under the 2015 Call for Projects for the Renewed
Measure M Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN.
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
THE SEVENTEENTH STREETMESTMINSTER AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
COMPETITIVE MEASURE M2 REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (PROJECT P)
8. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-72 TO APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A
REGIONAL CAPACITY PROGRAM PROJECT APPLICATION TO THE
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 14-72 will approve the submittal of an
application for the Red Hill Avenue Northbound Widening and Raised Median
111 Construction Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
under the 2015 Call for Projects for the Competitive Measure M2 Regional
Capacity Program (Project 0).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 14-72 approving
the submittal of an application to the Orange County Transportation Authority for
funding of the Red Hill Avenue Northbound Widening and Raised Median
Construction Project under the 2015 Call for Projects for the Renewed Measure
M Regional Capacity Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
THE RED HILL AVENUE NORTHBOUND WIDENING AND RAISED MEDIAN
PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPETITIVE MEASURE M2 REGIONAL
CAPACITY PROGRAM (PROJECT 0)
9. APPROVE GRANTS OF EASEMENTS TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY OVER PORTIONS OF ADJACENT PARCELS ALONG
WARNER AVENUE IN TUSTIN LEGACY
Construction of the ongoing Warner Avenue Extension between Red Hill
Avenue and Legacy Road includes installation of Southern California Edison
Company (SCE) electrical lines and facilities within the roadway and adjacent
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parcels. It is therefore necessary for the City of Tustin to grant easements to
SCE for these electrical lines and facilities and for access purposes over these
adjacent parcels.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1. Grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company over
portions of Lots 2, 4, and C of TR 17144 adjacent to Warner Avenue as
shown on the attached easement document exhibits for electrical
facilities and access purposes, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the document on behalf of the City; and
2. Grant an easement to the Southern California Edison Company over
portions of Lots 40, 48, and C of TR 17404 adjacent to Warner Avenue
as shown on the attached easement document exhibits for electrical
facilities and access purposes, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the document on behalf of the City.
10. AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE AN
ADDITIONAL POSITION IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING PERMIT
TECHNICIAN AND ESTABLISH A LIMITED TERM PROJECT POSITION
Approval of the following action will amend the City's Classification Plan to
include one additional position in the classification of Building Permit Technician
and authorize staff to fill the position as a limited term project position.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt City Council Resolution No.
14-75 to amend the City's Classification Plan and authorize the appointment of
a project employee in the classification of Building Permit Technician for a
period not to exceed five (5) years, unless otherwise extended by the City
Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
TUSTIN TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL POSITION IN THE CLASSIFICATION
OF BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN AND AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROJECT POSITION
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 11-12
11. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1450
Ordinance No. 1450 approves Specific Plan Amendment 2014-001, amending
Section 3.3.2 (Planning Area 1) of the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin Specific
Plan District Regulations.
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It waS moved by Mayor Pro Tern Puckett and seconded by Councilmember
Nielsen to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.
1450 (roll call vote).
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 2014-001, AMENDING
SECTION 3.3.2 (PLANNING AREA 1) OF THE MARINE CORPS AIR STATION
(MCAS) TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT REGULATIONS BY ADDING
USES SUCH AS BALL FIELDS, COURTS, PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER
RECREATION FACILITIES, PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC
PARK, SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING, NATURE CENTER, AND OTHER CIVIC
AND COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDINGS AS PERMITTED USES WITHIN
PLANNING AREA 1 OF THE MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN
12. DRAFT CITY OF TUSTIN COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE
CULTURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
PowerPoint presentation by Scott Reekstin, Principal Planner
The Commercial Design Guidelines (CDG) for the Cultural Resources District
(CRD) will serve as a guide in the preservation of Old Town Tustin and its
historically significant buildings and streetscapes. In addition, the CDG will
provide basic principles for achieving quality design and development
compatible with the character of the CRD and will help property owners and
design professionals in designing projects that are acceptable and consistent
with the design criteria and standards established for the CRD. On October 28,
2014, the Planning Commission conducted a public workshop on the CDG and
recommended that the City Council approve the CDG for the CRD by adopting
Resolution No. 4272.
It was moved by Mayor Murray and seconded by Councilmember Nielsen to
adopt Resolution No. 14-73, approving the CDG for the CRD and direct staff to
prepare associated implementation actions through City Code amendments for
future consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 14-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
THE CULTURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT
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City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker
Provided an update regarding the opening of Union Market at The District and the
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opening of the Army Reserve parking lot, which is scheduled to be open by the first
week in December.
Announced the second Public Workshop to discuss the Downtown Commercial Core is
scheduled on December 4.
Councilmember Bernstein
November 7
o Attended the Water Advisory Committee meeting; discussed the Water Bond and
water conservation
November 8
o Attended the Boys and Girls Club Gala; thanked the Boys and Girls Club for the
invitation
November 11
o Celebrated Veterans' Day
November 12
o Attended the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission meeting as
an alternate; announced he was appointed as a voting Commissioner; thanked
those that supported him
November 13
o Attended the "Gift of History' event at the Angels Stadium; thanked all who were
involved in organizing the event
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County meeting; Dan
Walters was the keynote speaker
Thanked the Director of Community Development Elizabeth Binsack, the Planning
Division and the Assistant to the City Manager Matt West for their hard work.
Councilmember Gomez
November 5
o Attended the Tustin American Association of University Women meeting; keynote
speaker was Chief of Police Jackie Gomez-Whiteley of the Cypress Police
Department
November 7
o Toured the CalOptima PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Center in Garden Grove
November 8
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o Attended the Scouting for Food Kick-Off in the library courtyard
o Attended a reception for Betty Yee, Controller Elect for California
November 12
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce breakfast; guest speaker was Lynn
Heatley; congratulated Police Officer Mark Turner for being selected as the
"Police Officer of the Month"
November 13
o Attended the Tustin Library Anniversary event
o Attended the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency meeting
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County meeting; keynote
speaker was Dan Walters
November 14
o Attended the Senior Advisory Board meeting; two items were presented: (1)
regarding the Duties of the Grand Jury and recruitment (2) Dr. Edwin Monuki who
discussed stem cell research at the University of California, Irvine
o Hosted a tour of city hall, along with Stephanie Najera, for a Girl Scout Troop
from Arroyo Elementary School
Announced that the kick-off for the Senior Santa Project is December 3; more
information can be found on the City's website; all donations are greatly appreciated
Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels
Thanked the Tustin residents who voted in the November 4 election and for the honor of
serving for the past four years and hopes to retain support for the next four years
Commented on the bike safety issue; happy to report that the Police Department is
reaching out to the public and keeping everyone safe
Thanked Elizabeth Binsack and staff for providing the agenda report regarding the
Summary of Projects
Councilmember Nielsen
Congratulated Al and Beckie for being re-elected to the City Council
Congratulated Mimi Walters for being elected to Congress
Thanked John Campbell for his years of service
' Congratulated Assemblyman Don Wagner for being re-elected
Congratulated Jonathon Abelove and Lynn Davis for being re-elected to the Tustin
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Unified School District
Congratulated Jeff Lalloway and Steven Choi for being re-elected and Lynn Schott for
being elected to the Irvine City Council
Congratulated Tita Smith and Fred Whitaker for being re-elected and Kim Nichols for
being elected to the Orange City Council
Congratulated Michelle Martinez, David Benavidas, Sal Tinejero and Miguel Puildo for
being re-elected to the Santa Ana City Council
November 5
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting
November 7
o Attended the Veterans' Day Luncheon at the Tustin Area Senior Center
November 8
o Attended the Scouting for Food Kick-off; thanked Marc Senesac
o Attended the Boys and Girls Club Gala; thanked the Boys and Girls Club for the
invitation
November 12
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Legislative and Public Affairs
Committee meeting
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Administrative Committee
meeting
November 13
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County meeting
o Announced he was elected as Chairman of the Energy and Environment
Committee
November 18
o Attended the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors meeting
Mayor Pro Tern Puckett
Congratulated Mayor Murray and Councilmember Gomez on being re-elected
November 7
o Attended the City's Red Shirt Friday event
November 8
o Attended the Scouting for Food Kick-Off in the library courtyard
o Attended the Boys and Girls Club "Realize the Dream" Gala; thanked the Boys
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and Girls Club for the invitation
November 11
o Attended the Veterans' celebration at The Groves in Tustin
November 12
o Attended three Transportation Corridor Agencies Ad Hoc Committee meetings
November 13
o Attended the History of Orange County event at Anaheim Stadium
o Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies Board of Directors meeting
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County meeting; keynote
speaker was Dan Walters
Traveled to visit family in El Dorado Hills from November 14-17
Announced the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be held on November 20
Announced the Grand Opening ceremony for Amalfi Apartment Homes will be held on
November 20
Announced the Enderle Center Holiday Kick-Off is on November 20
111 Announced the Christmas lights in Old Town will begin on November 26; thanked City
Manager Jeff Parker
Mayor Murray
Committee reports
November 5
o Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Budget and Finance meeting
November 6
o Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Chief Ad Hoc Committee meeting
o Attended the Heroes with a Heart event; Chief Ken Cruz was recognized
November 10
o Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting
November 11
o Attended the Veterans' Day event at the Orange County Fairgrounds;
Assemblyman Wagner and Supervisor Shawn Nelson were in attendance
November 13
o Attended the Gift of History event at Anaheim Stadium; facilitated by Anaheim
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Councilmember Gail Eastman
o Chaired the Orange County City Selection Committee meeting; congratulated
Councilmember Bernstein for being selected to serve as the Orange County
representative for Local Agency Formation Commission
o Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Special Board meeting; Interim Chief
Jeff Bowman was appointed as the Fire Chief, pending background investigation
and contract negotiation; congratulated Chief Bowman
City reports
November 7
o Attended the Red Shirt Friday event at city hall
o Attended the Veterans' Day Luncheon at the Senior Center
o Attended the Tustin Area Republican Women Federated Annual Gala and
Installation of new officers
November 8
o Attended the Scouting For Food Kick-Off
o Attended the Boys and Girls Club Gala and Fundraiser
November 12
o Attended the Tustin Chamber breakfast and Officer of the Month recognition
November 13
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o Attended the Tustin Library 5th Anniversary event
November 14
o Attended the Grand Opening of the UC Irvine Health Medical Group in Tustin
November 16
o Attended the National Adoption Awareness Month recognition of Seneca and the
Kinship Group
November 17
o Attended the LOOSAN Rail Corridor meeting in San Diego
Congratulated Councilmember Bernstein for being selected to serve as the Orange
County representative for Local Agency Formation Commission
Thanked City staff for their hard work
Reminded all that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast for Tustin Community Foundation is
scheduled on November 20
Wished everyone a great Thanksgiving '
Thanked the Tustin community for their support in the election
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Announced that he will engage in a friendly competition with Councilmember Gomez
regarding the upcoming football game between UCLA and USC
ADJOURNED at 8:35 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2,
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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ELWYN A. M{RRAY,
JE' T Y C. PARKER,
Mayor Ci e'er
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