HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 01-06-15 MINUTES OF THE
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY TO THE TUSTIN
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COUNCIL CHAMBER
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
JANUARY 6, 2015
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER— Meeting #2359 at 5:31 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor Charles E. "Chuck" Puckett, Mayor Pro Tem John Nielsen and
Councilmembers Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and Al Murray
Absent: Councilmember Dr. Allan Bernstein
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
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§ 54956.8] — Two Cases
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
RECESSED — 5:32 p.m.
RECONVENED — 7:02 p.m.
JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY TO THE TUSTIN
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER— Meeting #2359 at 7:02 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — American Legion
INVOCATION — Pastor Will Mullens, Journey Christian Church
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
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Present: Mayor Charles E. "Chuck" Puckett, Mayor Pro Tern John Nielsen and
Absent: Councilmembers Rebecca "Beckie" Gomez and Al Murray
Councilmember Dr. Allan Bernstein
City Clerk: Jeffrey C. Parker, City Clerk
Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council unanimously
directed the City Attorney to initiate litigation. The action, the defendants, and the other
particulars will, once the case is formally commenced, be disclosed to any person upon
inquiry.
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT—
o Marc Trent
o Harold Katzman
PRESENTATION
Mayor Puckett presented a Proclamation to Altha Gardner in honor of her 102nd Birthday
' PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1
1. SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF)
In 1996, AB 3229 established the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS)
grant program. Proceeds from the program can only be used for front line law
enforcement services that may include the purchase of new equipment, hiring of
additional personnel and increasing the opportunity for training of safety
personnel. For FY 2014/2105, we have been notified the Police Department is
estimated to receive $100,000 in SLESF funding. The allocation for
SLESF/COPS grant funds for all law enforcement agencies is being coordinated
through the Orange County Sheriffs Department. All agencies have been
directed to move forward with expenditure authorization while waiting for the
final grant amounts to be determined.
The Police Department is proposing this year's allocation be used to staff the
Crime Analyst position for a ninth consecutive year. Money remaining after
funding this position, if any, will be applied to crime analysis software licensing
and upgrades.
Public hearing opened at 7:22 p.m.
Public hearing closed at 7:22 p.m. with no public comments
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It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Nielsen that the City Council:
1. Authorize usage of the funds as recommended by the Police
Department; and
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to sign all documents related to the SLESF
program.
Motion carried: 4-0
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 2-5
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Nielsen and seconded by Councilmember Murray to
move the balance as recommended by staff.
Motion carried: 4-0
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JOINT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY HELD ON 111 DECEMBER 16, 2014
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the
Joint Regular Meeting of the City Council, the Successor Agency to the Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority held on December
16, 2014.
3. APPROVAL OF 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 $639,878.33.
4. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
The Community Development Department is in the process of establishing a
new file management system. In an effort to archive and retain City records as 111 required by State law and the City's record retention schedule, and conserve
storage space, staff has reviewed and identified outdated reference and
information files. The Community Development Department requests
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permission to destroy the records listed in Exhibit A (Resolution No. 15-01) that
are more than two years old.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 15-01,
authorizing the destruction of records no longer required to be kept in the
possession of the Community Development Department as listed in Exhibit A
(Resolution No. 15-01).
RESOLUTION NO. 15-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS AND
PAPERS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY
GRANTED BY THE CITY OF TUSTIN'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
5. SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT
In January of 2014, Tustin Police Department submitted a grant request for
additional equipment to reduce injury traffic collisions and conduct DUI
enforcement. On September 30, 2014, the Office of Traffic and Safety (OTS)
approved the grant in the amount of $82,820.00, which includes the purchase of
equipment. Tustin Police Department would like to purchase two balloon light
systems, five Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) devices, and five Light
Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) handheld devices. All purchases will be
reimbursed by the STEP grant (see attachment #1 to the agenda report).
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize:
1. The purchase/acquisition of two (2) balloon light systems;
2. The purchase/acquisition of two (2) portable generators;
3. The purchase/acquisition of five (5) PAS devices; and
4. The purchase/acquisition of five (5) LIDAR handheld devices.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 6
6. TUSTIN LEGACY - TEMPORARY SIGN PROGRAM
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest in
real property.
PowerPoint presentation by John Buchanan, Deputy Director of Economic
Development
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Vendor Services Agreement and
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appropriate $299,423 from Land Sale Proceeds (Fund 189) for engineering,
fabrication and installation of temporary signs at Tustin Legacy.
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Vendor Services
Agreement with Outdoor Dimensions; and
2. Appropriate $299,423 from Land Sales Proceeds (Fund 189) for the
engineering, fabrication and installation of temporary signs at Tustin
Legacy.
Motion: 3-0-1
Mayor Pro Tem Nielsen returned to the dais.
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Puckett welcomed back Chief Celano
COUNCILMEMBER GOMEZ
December 18
o Toured the Union Market at The District
December 19
o Attended the Senior Center Christmas Luncheon
Welcomed back Chief Celano and thanked Captain Lewis and Captain Garaven for filling
in for Chief Celano
COUNCILMEMBER MURRAY
Committee meetings
December 22
o Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority 57 Freeway Widening
Project Completion event
January 5
o Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Regional Planning and
Highways meeting
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City events
December 17
o Thanked the Tustin Police Department for the Santa Sleigh program; thanked
George Vallevieni
Announced that Tustin's Costco Gas Station is the top selling station in the country
Thanked Captain Garaven and Captain Lewis for their service during Chief Celano's
absence while attending the FBI academy
Acknowledged the Tustin Police Department for their service to the community and
thanked them for attending the funeral service of New York Police Deparment Officer
Ramos and Officer Liu. Thanked Jet Blue for flying over 600 officers free of charge to New
York to attend the service.
MAYOR PRO TEM NIELSEN
Complimented the Santa Sleigh Program; thanked George Vallevieni
December 17
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee meeting
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting
Wished all a Happy New Year
Commented on how proud he is that the City is partnering with the Orange County
Rescue Mission to provide housing for veterans
MAYOR PUCKETT
Welcomed back Chief Celano and thanked him for his service, thanked Captain Lewis and
Captain Garaven for their service during his absence
Thanked Pastor Mullens for the wonderful invocation
Thanked George Vallevieni for his dedication to the Santa Sleigh Program; thanked the
Police Officers, volunteers and Santa
December 18
o Attended the Tustin Family Youth Center holiday baskets program
December 19
o Attended the Christmas Luncheon at the Senior Center
December 19
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o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Boat Parade
December 20
o Attended the "Cars and Classics" event
December 20
o Attended a menorah lighting in the library courtyard
December 22
o Attended the Families Together of Orange County event
Councilmember Murray adjourned the meeting in memory of New York Police Department
Officer Ramos and Officer Liu
Councilmember Murray announced the 2015 Wally Karp Ceremony will be held on
Wednesday, January 7
Adjourned in Memory of New York Police Department
Officer Ramos and Officer Liu
ADJOURNED at 7:43 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20,
2015 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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CHARLES E. 'UCKETT, JE' '" ' Y C. PARKER,
Mayor Ci r -rk
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