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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 MINUTES 08-19-96MINUTES RE~UL~RMEETIN~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUBTINv CALIFORNIA AUGUST $, 1996 NO. 2 8-19-96 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDgE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Thomas at 7:10 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saltarelli. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Dr. Lloyd Strelow, Peace Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor (Arrived at 7:23 p.m.) Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jim Potts Thomas R. Saltarelli None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager John Cavanaugh, Acting City Attorney George Jeffries, City Treasurer Elizabeth Binsack~ Director of Com. Development 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 Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dan Fox, Senior Planner Darin Loughrey, Recreation Supervisor Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Approximately 40 in the audience PRESENTATIONS COUNCILMEMBER POTTSt FIVE-YEAR SERVICE AWARD Mayor Pro Tem Thomas stated that Mayor Worley would present Councilmember Potts' five-year award upon her arrival. · TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PRESENTATION OF CHILI COOK-OFF PROCEEDS TO BI~ BROTHERS/BI~ SISTERS OF ORANGE COUNTY Mayor Pro Tem Thomas announced that this presentation would be continued to a future Council meeting. URBAN RAIL SYSTEM Bill Hodge, Executive Director of External Affairs for the Orange County Transportation Authority, reported on the Urban Rail System and Measure M expenditure categories; identified the Urban Rail System corridor route from the Fullerton Metrolink station to the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 8-5-96 Irvine Transportation Center; and explained requirements for future federal funding including examining transportation alternatives, providing public outreach programs, conducting surveys, and focusing on the public's desire to plan for the future. Nancy Michali, Manager of Transportation Planning, summarized transportation alternatives including 1) Build Only What's Already Funded; .2) Fully Use the Present Network; 3) An Innovative Bus System; 4) Add Carpool Lanes/SR 57 Tollway; 5) Rail System, Harbor/Main/San Diego Creek; and 6) Rail System Metrolink/Bristol/Metrolink. ' PUBLIC INPUT - None PUBLIC HEARINGS (ITEMS 1 THROUGH TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 94-~54 (BOVEE) Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the applicant was proposing to subdivide a one-acre parcel into two lots to accommodate existing structures on this property. He stated the site was located on Main Street and Prospect Avenue; the property was fully developed with two structures and parking facilities; new development was not proposed; the center would operate with reciprocal parking and access easements; and the Planning Commission had recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Doyle, to approve Tentative Parcel Map 94-154 by adopting the following Resolution No. 96-85: RESOLUTION NO. 96-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 94-154, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A ONE ACRE COMMERCIAL PARCEL INTO TWO 'NUMBERED PARCELS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 174 AND 180 EAST MAIN STREET Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. PLACING ASSESSMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION ON THE ~996-97 TAX ROLL Ronald Nault, Director of Finance, reported this was the first of two public hearings required before placement of 1996-97 trash collection assessments on the tax roll; the 5.9% reduction in trash fees was a result of the County of Orange's decrease in land fill deposit rates;and an additional .21 cents would be credited to residents when the assessment rates were placed on the tax roll because of prior year impounds collected from the County during the bankruptcy. Mayor Worley opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 8-5-96 The following member of the audience spoke regarding participation in the competitive bid process to propose lower refuse collection fees in the Mandevilla development; and supported the proposed lower trash fees: Keith Dicker, Mandevilla Homeowners Association The following member of the audience spoke in favor of the proposed trash fee reduction; remarked on lower rates of other Orange County cities with the same contractor; noted the Tustin Unified School District collection rate reduction of approximately 30%; diversion costs; and AB 939 compliance: David Ross, Browning Ferris Ind., 2102 Business Center Drive, Irvine The following member of the audience spoke regarding the refuse company service fee placed on the tax roll; the franchise fee; and Proposition 62: Madeline Arakelian, Businesswoman William Huston, City Manager, stated that in the past the franchise company had billed directly to the consumer; the consumer benefited from placing fees on the tax roll; refuse collection was mandatory in Tustin; the franchise fee was based upon revenue collected and was placed in the general fund; and the City was in compliance with Proposition 62. The following member of the audience clarified the City's diversion rate of 26.27% which exceeded the minimum mandated rate; stated the refuse collection rate reduction was associated with the decrease in County land fill costs; noted commercial customer rebates; and Great Western Reclamation collection fees were ranked among the lowest in Orange County: Alan Walsh, Great Western Reclamation Council/speaker Walsh discussion followed regarding the trash handling rate increase. There were no other speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Saltarelli, to continue the public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting on Monday, August 19, 1996. Motion carried 5-0. Item No. 11 was removed from the Consent Calendar by staff. It was moved bY Potts, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 8-5-96 · · · APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 15, 1996 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of July 15, 1996. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,695,487.65 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $653,264.27. AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13908 AND DESIGN REVIEW 95-042 (BRAMALEA) Recommendation: Ratify the City Council's decision of July 1, 1996, to: (1) Approve the environmental determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 96-78; (2) Modify the Planning Commission's action and approve Design Review 95-042 by adopting the following Resolution No. 96-79; and (3) Approve Amendment to Tentative Tract Map 13908 by adopting the following Resolution No. 96-80 as recommended by the Community Development Department: RESOLUTION NO. 96-78 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING ITS ACTION OF JULY 1, 1996, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR 85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA) IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13908AND DESIGN REVIEW 95-042 AND ALL APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RESOLUTION NO. 96-79 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING ITS DECISION OF JULY 1, 1996, TO MODIFY THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ACTION AND APPROVE DESIGN REVIEW 95-042 TO UPDATE THREE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PRODUCT TYPES AND ADD TWO NEW PRODUCT TYPES TO THE BUILDOUT OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT 13908 RESOLUTION NO. -96-80 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, .RATIFYING ITS DECISION OF JULY 1, 1996, TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13908 RENEWAL OF CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AGREEMENT Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute renewal of the California Identification System ("CAL-ID") User Agreement as recommended by the Police Department. RESOLUTION NO. 96-69 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANSAND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MCFADDEN AVENUE REHABILITATION BETWEEN SR-55 FREEWAY AND NEWPORT AVENUE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING, 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (PROJECT NO. 700140) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-69 approving the plans and specifications for the McFadden Avenue Rehabilitation Project between SR-55 Freeway and Newport Avenue and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids .as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 8-5-96 CONCEPT APPROVAL FOR EL MODENA-IRVINE CHANNEL (F07) EMBANKMENT RESTORATION FROM RED HILL AVENUE TO NEWPORT AVENUE ANDFROM NORTH TUSTIN CHANNEL TO 17TH STREET Recommendation: ApproVe in concept the E1 Modena-Irvine Channel (F07) Embankment Restoration project from Red Hill Avenue to Newport Avenue and from North Tustin Channel to 17th Street as requested bY the County of Orange and as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. · PLANNING COI-~MISSION ACTION AGENDA - JULY 22, 1996 Ail 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 July 22, 1996. 10. EXTENSION ANDAMENDMENTTO CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC BUILDING CARE FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES Recommendation: Amend the contract for custodial maintenance with Pacific Building Care of Irvine for $144,480.00; extend-the contract for one year; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract amendment upon approval by the City Attorney as recommended by the Public Works Department. 12. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF REPLACEMENT SIMON RANCH BOOSTER STATION (PROJECT NO. 600129) Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers for engineering services in. the amount of $112,036.00 for the design of the replacement Simon Ranch Booster Station as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Service Division. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 96-84 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT AT MCFADDEN AVENUE AND PASADENA AVENUE (CIP NO. 800054) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 96-84 approving the plans and specifications for the modification of a traffic signal and interconnect at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Pasadena Avenue and authorizing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 11 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR VALENCIA NORTH LOOP ROAD INCLUDIN~ ASSOCIATED REACHES AND FOR ARMSTRONG AVENUE WITHIN MCAS TUSTIN William Huston, City Manager, requested that Council approve the agreement subject to final approval by the City Attorney. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarelli, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Boyle Engineering Corporation to provide consulting services for subject project in the amount of $358,000.00 for a Preliminary Design/Project Report, and a fee of $546,500.00 for Final Design (subject to acquisition of future grant funds) and authorize execution of the Agreement by the Assistant City Manager subject to final approval by the City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 8-5-96 Motion carried 5-0. HE~~ BUHINESfJ (ITEMS 14 THROUGH 18) 14. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mayor Worley stated that because Jon Daurio was unable to attend the Commission and Committee interviews held on June 24, 1996, she invited him to give a brief presentation to Council. Jon Daurio, Planning Commission candidate, summarized his background, qualifications, and the reasons he wished to be appointed to the Planning Commission. Council cast votes for the following Cultural Resources Advisory Committee candidates: Ian Donn and Brent Ferdig. The first ballots were cast as follows for two vacancies: Worley: Thomas: Doyle: Potts: Saltarelli: Donn, Ferdig Donn, Ferdig Donn, Ferdig Donn, Ferdig Donn, Ferdig Ian Donn (5 votes) and Brent Ferdig (5 votes) were appointed to the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee. Council cast votes for the following Audit Committee candidates: John Garner, Gregory HammOnd, Kaycee Howell, Ashley Vikander, and Sheldon Weiner. The first ballots were cast as follows for one vacancy: Worley: Weiner Thomas: Garner Doyle: Garner Potts: Garner Saltarelli: Weiner John Garner (3 votes) was appointed to the Audit Committee. Council cast votes for the following Planning Commission candidates: Jane Anderson, Earl Baker, John Beringer, Jon Daurio, Douglass Davert, Ian Donn, Hitta Emami, Bryan Graves, Steve Kozak, John Lee, Roger Marcussen, Howard Mitzman, Leslie Pontious, and William Stracker. The first ballots were cast as follows for three vacancies: Worley: Thomas: Doyle: Potts: Saltarelli: Daurio, Mitzman, Pontious Daurio, Kozak, Pontious Anderson, Beringer, Graves Anderson, Mitzman, Stracker Kozak, Mitzman, Pontious CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 8-5-96 Howard Mitzman (3 votes) and Leslie Pontious (3 votes) were appointed to the Planning Commission. The second ballots were cast as follows for the remaining vacancy: Worley: Daurio Thomas: Kozak Doyle: Anderson Potts: Anderson Saltarelli: Kozak Jane Anderson and Steve Kozak received 2 votes each. The third ballots were cast as follows for the remaining vacancy: Worley: Kozak Thomas: Kozak Doyle: Anderson Potts: Anderson Saltarelli: Kozak Steve Kozak (3 votes) was appointed to the Planning Commission. Council cast votes for the following Parks and Recreation Commission candidates: Karen Daurio, Ian Donn, Kenneth Eckman, Bryan Graves, Karen Hillyard, Steve Kozak, John Lee, Roger Marcussen, Cecilia Novella, and Ken Royal. The first ballots were cast as follows for three vacancies: Worley: Eckman, Hillyard, Royal Thomas: Eckman, Hillyard, Royal Doyle: Eckman, Hillyard, Royal Potts: Eckman, Hillyard, Novella Saltarelli: Hillyard, Novella, Royal Kenneth Eckman (4 votes), Karen ' (4 votes) were appointed to the Hillyard (4 votes), and Ken Royal Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Worley congratulated the appointed Commission and Committee members and thanked all the Candidates for participating in the selection process. PROPOSED FIELD ALLOCATION PROCEDURES DarinLoughrey, Recreation Supervisor, reported the prOposed field allocation policy would provide a procedure for groups to secure fields for games, practices, and other events; identified that the demand for field use exceeded the ability to permit unlimited and unscheduled use by all participants; and would enable the implementation of maintenance and renovation projects to sustain a high activity level allocate field usage' He stated the procedures would effectively to youth and sports organizations according to the percentage of Tustin residents, and would allow the addition of new fields in the future. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 8-5-96 council/staff discussion followed regarding youth sports organizations were not charged fees; and potential field usage fees to be imposed by the school district. It was moved b Thomas seconded b Do le, to adopt and implement the ,,Field Allocation Procedures." 16. Motion carried 5-Q. -- PROPOSED SOFTBALL' FEE INCREASE Darin Loughrey, Recreation supervisor, reported that softball fees · wSould result in a cost recovery shortfal~ had not been increased ince 1992; continuation of the current cost per team, $400.00, --- ~-~-- would achieve cost recove the proPosed $30.00 increase Pe£ and place the city at the median for softball registration; and the proposed $430.00 fee .would result in a $3.58 increase per participant. councilmember Saltarelli stated he was pleased that staff had provided a softball revenue breakdown because in the past he had believed the city softball program had generated substantial revenue; and he requested the Parks and Recreation commission review youth sports needs to insure equal opportunity for field usage. council/staff discussion followed regarding the adult softball program which was the most cost recovery recreation program but velo ment income; softball fees only 'did not generate Pa~.d~enerPal and park developmen~ fun~w~ covered operating ~os~, ~ ~--rovements; and a portion proposed zee ~n~=~ ar~ ~m ' u ilized to pay Ior p _- - ~-~ ~-~A~ ~ the Restricted Capital t - ~ ~ ..... se would De s~u ~~ ~n Replacement Fund to assist in paying for future recreational park improvements- . ed that sports field maintenance was councilmember P°tt%a~atfees were utilized to pay f~ri~ta~ · necessary and s~ft . . ~ .... ~he City's responsibll Y performing 'that function, ~ w== ~ = . · 'lit~es for the public, and he hoped the rovide recreatl°nal f~Cl ..... ~ ~,~eh to provide additional P_ __ ' ' ~ coulu wu~ ~ .... ~r City and ~uhool dlstrlc ._ .-- recreational opportunities to the commun~=Y- moved b · Potts seconded b Saltarelli, to adopt the · · It was following Resolution No. 96-83 approving an ~ncrease in adult softball registration fees from $400.00 to $430.00 effective September 1996: RESOLUTION NO. 96-83 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING ADULT SOFTBALL REGISTRATION FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT · 17. Motion carried 5-Q. -- ORDINANCE NO. 1171, DISPOSITION OF POLICE PROPERTY It was moved b Thomas seconded b Do le, that ordinance No. 1171 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 8-5-96 have second reading by title only. ~otion carried 5-0. Following second reading by title only of Ordinance'No. 1171 by the City Clerk, it was moved by Thomas, seconded by Saltarell~ to adopt the following Ordinance No. 1171: ' ORDINANCE NO. l~T1 - AN ORDINANCE.OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 1626b(2) (c) 3 TO THE TUSTIN CITY CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO DONATE UNCLAIMED BICYCLES AND TOYS TO GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). REQUEST FOR FUNDING, TUSTIN. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROPOSED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION Jim McDonald, Tustin Community Foundation president, reported that on July 1, 1996, the Tustin Community Foundation began its third year of service; the Board of Directors consisted of ten volunteers who lived or conducted business in the Tustin community; the Foundation was established to provide a means for investing in the future of the community; this year's Foundation priorities included building visibility and stature in the City, and building credibility with donors and potential donors; $100,000.00 in revenues were generated by the Foundation in the past two years; $75,000.00 had been distributed to various groups; $8,000.00 of the remaining funds were unallocated; the Foundation's objective to broaden its giving and fundraising program to allow long-term Foundation stability and to remain self-sustaining; this year's Foundation focus was to equip the computer learning lab in the Newport Family Youth Center; the'need for a part-time Executive Director position to assist in creating Foundation visibility and credibility in the community; the Foundation's request for a $30,000.00 grant to be used exclusively for Executive Director contract services; summarized the Executive Director hours and job scope; and the Foundation,s fundraising goal of $100,000.00 for the next fiscal year. Council/staff discussion followed regarding lending the Foundation $30,000.00 for the Executive Director position rather than granting the funds; and the significance of the Foundation objective to become self-sustaining. ~ Mayor Pro Tem Thomas stated the Executive Director should be expected to raise enough money to maintain his annual salary; limiting funding for the position to a maximum of two years; and the Foundation was addressing community needs, such as the Youth Center's computer lab, which deserved COuncil support. Councilmember Saltarelli noted the numerous funding requests made to the City by organizations on an annual basis; an Executive Director would help enable the Foundation to become self- ~u~taining, gain stature in the community, and compete for funding with other non-profit organizations; he supported a grant for the first year; and he hoped that with approval of this grant, the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 8-5-96 Foundation would be receptive to reviewing funding requests made to Council by various community organizations. Councilmember Potts stated he supported granting the funds; and requested a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) be prepared for the position. Mayor Worley stated that she supported a loan with a multi-year payback schedule. Councilmember Doyle stated he also supported a loan with a multi- year payback schedule so'that upon loan repayment, the funds could be loaned to other groups with the same payback schedule. William Huston, City Manager, explained that there were a variety of payback methods that could be utilized and upon Council request, staff would present several recommended alternatives. Council/staff discussion followed regarding Council review of payback options; and if a payback program was implemented, the Foundation should not.be required to make full restitution. Councilmember Saltarelli stated that it was the City's responsibility to support the Foundation; noted the respected and highly qualified volunteers working for the Foundation; the fundraising,potential associated with the Foundation employing an Executive~ Director to work with the current board members; and granting the funds would emphasize the City's commitment to the Foundation. It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Potts, to grant $30,000 for the Tustin Community Foundation Executive Director position. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas supported granting the funds to the Foundation; it was the City's responsibility to give back to the community; he was impressed with the Foundation's tenacity to raise money; the Foundation provided a vehicle to review funding requests from-the community; and he supported requiring an RFQ and candidate interviews. Mayor Worley stated that a payback alternative could be based upon the amount the Foundation raised; and she noted the City had supported the Foundation monetarily and with in-kind services since its inception. .. Councilmember Doyle reiterated that he supported the City making a loan to the Foundation; Council should exercise caution because the $30,000.00~would be allocated from the City's budget; and upon loan repayment, the funding could be used again for another organization. Councilmember Potts noted past Council donations of $30,000.00 a year to the community; prior use of Community Block Grant Funds; Council's responsibility.to provide financial support to the community; expressed concern that the Executive Director may not be able to raise substantial funding; local businesses' continued CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11, 8-5-96 support of the Foundation; future funding requests by the community would be referred to the Foundation; and he stated he would support a $30,000.00 grant to the Foundation for the Executive Director position. ~otion carried 3-2, Worley, Doyle opposed. Mayor Worley stated she was philosophically opposed to a grant; however, she supported a City loan to the Foundation. PUBLIC INPUT - None OT"~R BUSX~ZSS/CO~XTTEE ~ZpORTS STAFF COMMENDATIONS Councilmember Doyle commended Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, for her excellent job performance. Mayor Worley reported that Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, was widely respected throughout the country for her expertise on base closures, and noted her service as a panel expert at the Military Base Reuse conference in Sacramento. TUSTIN THUNDER Mayor Worley and Mayor Pro Tem Thomas reported their attendance at Tustin Thunder and encouraged the community to attend next year's event. PROPERTY TAX REBATES/LOWER TRASH RATES Mayor Pro Tem Thomas stated his pleasure that property tax rebates and lower trash fees were a reality. Mayor Worley expressed pleasure with the receipt of current and future property tax rebates in Tustin Ranch. ADVERTISING BUS SHELTERS Mayor Pro Tem Thomas questioned the status of advertising bus shelters. Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, responded that building permits were being issued and completion was scheduled for this winter. ' MILITARY BASE REUSE CONFERENCE Mayor Worley reported on her attendance at a Military Base Reuse conference in Sacramento; and, based on her conversations with Department of Defense personnel, the Coast Guard housing issue was not closed and hopefully would be resolved in the City's favor. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12, 8-5-96 CONCERTS IN THE PARK Mayor Worley noted the successful Concerts in the Park events and encouraged everyone to participate. STAFF RESIGNATION Mayor Worley reported that Christie Carpenter, Recreation Coordinator, had accepted a position with Disneyland and commended her for a job well done for the City. FIVE-YEAR SERVICE AWARD Mayor Worley apologized to Councilmember Potts for not having his five-year service award and she would present it to him at the August 19, 1996 Council meeting. CITIZEN LETTER Councilmember Saltarelli reported on an excellent letter received from John Rossman supporting the City's position on the Coast Guard housing issue. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Worley announced that the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney about matters of pending litigation: (1) W.D. Franks vs. city of Tustin (WCAB); (2) Ronald Frazier vs. City of Tustin (WCAB); and (3) City of Tustin vs. Wilde Family Trust, OCSC Case No. 762346. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Worley adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, August 19, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. TRACY WILLS WORLEY, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK