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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 MINUTES 02-05-96 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 15v 1996 NO. 1 2-5-96 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Potts at 7:05 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Worley. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Thomas. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Jim Potts, Mayor Tracy A. Worley, Mayor'Pro Tem Mike Doyle Thomas R. Saltarelli Jeffery M. Thomas None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Mike Henley, Director of Community Services Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst Approximately 12 in the audience PROC~TION TERRY RIGGINS, FORMER MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD Mayor Potts read and presented a proclamation to Terry Riggins, former Tustin Community Foundation Board member. Terry Riggins thanked Council for the proclamation; stated it had been a pleasure to serve on the Community Foundation Board; noted that the Foundation created an avenue for residents to contribute to City services and community events; and said she planned to remain involved in Foundation fund raising, activities. PUBLIC INPUT - None PUBLIC wR%RING - None CONSENT Ca?.WNDAR ( ITEMS I THROUGH 15 ) -~tems No. 7, 8, and 9 Were removed from the Consent Calendar by a member ~ the audience and Councilmember Saltarelli. It was moved by Worley, ~econded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 1-15-96 lo · 10. 11. lZ. 13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 2, 1996 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve City Council Minutes of January 2, 1996. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,399,121.94 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $315,475.41. HEARING EXAMINER CONTRACT Recommendation: Approve subject contract with Gary I. Kusunoki for the. purposes of handling administrative hearings and the parking citation process as recommended by the Police Department. AGREEMENT - NEWPORT AVENUE WELLSITE ACQUISITION, PROJECT NO. 600133 Recommendation: Approve subject agreement with the Key Trust, Cleo H. Key and Margaret A. Key, Trustees, regarding the purchase of Newport Avenue Wellsite as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Services Division. RESOLUTION NO. 96-7 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE DESIGNATED POSITIONS CONTAINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-7 modifying the Appendix, Designated Positions, contained in the City's Conflict of Interest Codes as recommended by the Office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION NO. 96-5 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON 17TH STREET AT SR-55 FREEWAY (CITY PROJECT NO. 600127) AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-5 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for subject project as recommended by .the .Public Works Department/Water Services Division. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 95-40 - CLAIMANT, CINDY ANN BARATTA Recommendation: Reject subject claim and direct City Clerk to give proper notice of the rejection to the claimant and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 95-44 - CLAIMANT, .ROCIO ZANDATE Recommendation: Reject subject claim and direct City Clerk to give proper notice of the rejection to the claimant and the claimant's attorney as recommended by the City Attorney. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JANUARY 8, 1996 Ail actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify Planning Commission Action Agenda of January 8, 1996. TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - APPROVAL OF NOMINATED BOARD CANDIDATES Recommendation: Approve the following nominees: Mellie Deano, 2 year term; Jim McDonald, 3 year term; and Marlene Robinson, 2 year term; as recommended by the Tustin Community Foundation Board of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 1-15-96 Directors. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 96-6 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BYLAWS OF THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF THE TERMS OF OFFICE Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-6 amending the bylaws of the Tustin Community Foundation to provide for staggered terms and establish effective _dates of terms for board members as recommended by the Community Services Department. 15. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT REFUNDING Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolutions as recommended by the Finance Director: RESOLUTION NO. 96-8 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 95-1 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95- 116 RESOLUTION NO. 96-9 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $46,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL. AMOUNT OF LIMITED OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 95-1, APPROVING A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT; AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-117 RESOLUTION NO. 96-10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, 'CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 95-2 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95- 119 RESOLUTION NO. 96-11 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $51,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF LIMITED OBLIGATIONS IMPROVEMENT BONDS, REASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 95-2, APPROVING A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT; AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 95-120 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 7 - TRAFFIC STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF EL CAMINO REAL AND PARKCENTER LANE Tinamarie Crislip, 13800 Parkcenter Lane #302, Tustin, thanked Council and staff for conducting the traffic study; said she was pleased with the proposed placement of larger stop signs at E1 Camino Real and Parkcenter Lane; noted the need for a crossing guard at the intersection; and stated she would continue'to monitor the intersection and request additional ~ction, if necessary. -ouncil/speaker discussion followed regarding Tustin's unfavorable high traffic signal average per capita; Rancho Alisal Apartment comPlex's single entrance and exit on E1 Camino Real and Parkcenter'Lane; and the route taken by children and number of children attending Utt and Veeh CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 1-15-96 Schools. Council concurred to receive and file subject report. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 8 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Councilmember Saltarelli stated that because of the project cost, all bid amounts should have been indicated, and requested that future staff reports include all bid proposals to provide Council with cost comparisons. COuncil/staff discussion followed regarding the contract award was based on Request for Qualifications, not price; project cost was negotiated after the firm had been selected; the water capital improvement program was estimated to continue for 10 to 12 years; the selection process for this program; and future project cost proposals included in staff reports. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Worley, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, subject, to final City Attorney approval, to execute subject agreement with ASL Consulting Engineers for Water Capital Improvement Program Management. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 9 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AaREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING SERVICES FOR EDINGER AVENUE WIDENING FROM 2500' WESTERLY OF JAMBOREE ROAD TO HARVARD AVENUE (PROJECT NO. 700127) Councilmember Saltarelli stated he had removed this item because the agreement involved the same engineering firm in Consent Calendar Item No 8. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Worley, to approve selection of ASL Consulting Engineers, Irvine, for construction surveying services for Edinger Avenue Widening from 2500' westerly of Jamboree Road to Harvard Avenue in the amount of $26,000.00 and authorize execution of the Professional Services Agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk. Motions carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 16 THROUGH 18) 16. TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINa Mike Henley, Director of Community Services, reported, that the Foundation. Board of Directors requested a Memorandum of Understanding be executed with the City to set clear operating parameters and responsibilities for both entities. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the necessity of future Foundation staff support, hours, and duties. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve the Tustin Community Foundation Memorandum of Understanding. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 1-15-96 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENT It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to approve filling the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission from the existing list; and appoint the candidate at the February 5, 1996 Council meeting. Motion.carried 5-0. 18. TILLER DAYS - CALIFORNIA STATE HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION Councilmember Doyle stated he had been contacted by a Tustin Tiller Days Parade Committee member requesting a $2,000 City guarantee, if needed, for California State Horsemen's Association participation in the 1996 Tiller Days Parade. The following member of the audience spoke in support of a $2',000 city pledge · for the California State Horsemen's Association appearance in the Tiller Days Parade: Cherrill Cady Council/staff/speaker discussion followed regarding.the Tustin Tiller Days Parade Committee goal to raise $2,000 for the California Horsemen's Association without utilizing the City guarantee; past City contributions to the Parade Committee; future Tustin Community Foundation involvement; Foundation financial status; horse boarding; ~and the $2,000 pledge guaranteed by the City rather than the Tustin Community Foundation. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to. approve a $2,000 guarantee to the Tustin Tiller Days Parade Committee for California Horsemen's Association Participation in the Tiller Days Parade. COuncil/speaker discussion followed regarding animal clean-up and parade dignitaries dressing in period costumes. Motion carried'5-0. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF PAUL CLEARY Councilmember Doyle requested adjournment in memory of Paul Cleary, R. J. Noble Construction Company Chairman of the Board, who recently passed away. YOUTH CENTER OPENIN~ IN AUGUST 1996 Mayor Pro Tem Worley reported on attendance at a TAFFY meeting and noted the Youth Center was scheduled to open in August 1996. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 1-15-96 BASE CLOSURE TASK FORCE MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Worley reported on the Base Closure Task Force meeting and subcommittee recommendations approved for conveyance groups. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, TUSTIN Councilmember Saltarelli reported that he had 'received an excellent idea concerning the Marine Corps Air Station, Tustin closure from Pat Simmons of Orange' who had suggested that the Specific Plan include commemorative monuments to the Marine Corps. ART CONTEST WINNERS Mayor Potts suggested that Tustin Unified School District students participate in art contests and the winning entries would be framed and displayed at' City Hall as a frugal means to obtain art work; contest winners would have art work identified with name and age; and winners would receive gift certificates. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Potts announced the City Council would convene in closed session: (1) to confer with the City Attorney and Special Counsel regarding W.D. Franks vs. City of Tustin, WCAB No. AHM 0040436; (2) to confer with the City Attorney regarding Beazley vs. City of Tustin, Officer Carvajal, Officer Maddox, Officer Lalor, William Wingo and Jerry Church, USDC No. CV-94-7644 JSL;-and (3) to confer with Nick'Nichols, the City's labor negotiator. The employee organizations involved in potential negotiations are Tustin Municipal Employees Association and Tustin Police Officers Association. Unrepresented employees are management and confidential units. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. in memory of Paul Cleary. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, February 5, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. JIM'POTTS, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK