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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1995 07 03MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA JULY 3, 1995 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Potts at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Doyle and the Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Worley. ROLL CALL Council Present: Jim Potts, Mayor Tracy A. Worley, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Thomas R. Saltarelli Jeffery M. Thomas Council Absent: None City Clerk Wynn: Absent Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director Rita Westfield, Asst. Comm. Dev. Director Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner Gary Veeh, Water Services Manager Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Larry Schutz, Asst. Finance Director Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner Christi Carpenter, Recreation Coordinator Approximately 15 in the audience PUBLIC INPUT INCREASED LIBRARY HOURS David Bryant, 1331 Bryan Avenue, Tustin, commended the City Council for their successful effort to increase the operating hours of the Tustin Library. Mayor Potts responded that William Huston, City Manager, had been instrumental in obtaining the additional hours for the library and his efforts were appreciated. PUBLIC HEARINGS i ITEMS 1 THROUGH 2 ) 1. CODE AMENDMENT 95-03, REGULATIONS AFFECTING CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN PUBLIC AREAS The Public Hearing was opened at 7:05 p.m. There were no speakers on the matter and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Thomas, to have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1154. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1154 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Thomas, to introduce the following Ordinance No. 1154 approving restrictions on camping and storage of personal property on public streets and other public property: ORDINANCE NO. 1154 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO ARTICLE 7 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE Motion carried 5-0. 900-95 2. CODE AMENDMENT 95-002, REVISIONS TO SIGN CODE FOR NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS AND REMOVAL OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported the proposed amendments would set reasonable time, place and manner regulations for non-commercial signs; provide the City with CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 7-3-95 reasonable enforcement and removal authority, particularly following elections; and would make the political sign approval process less cumbersome and more easily understood. She noted that Mayor Potts had recommended a clarification of language related to placement of signs in tree wells and read into the record the following change to ordinance No. 1153, Section (j) (3) : "Signs shall not be installed or maintained in any manner so as to impede permitted parking adjacent to curb, pedestrian walkways, hinder disabled access, or constitute a hazard to or endanger persons using the sidewalks". Mayor Potts opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m. There were no speakers on the matter and the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Potts explained that there were no speakers on this subject because the Planning Commission had received valuable input from the public and had spent considerable time and effort establishing and refining this Ordinance prior to City Council action. It was moved by Worlev seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Resolution No. 95-59 approving the Environmental Determination for the project: RESOLUTION NO. 95-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 95-002 INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Worley, seconded by Thomas, to have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1153. Motion carried 5-0. The Chief Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1153 by title only. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to direct the City Clerk to include a handout to be prepared by the Community Development Department with all election handout materials provided to political candidates. Motion carried 5-0. It was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Thomas, to introduce the following Ordinance No. 1153 as revised approving Code Amendment 95-002: ORDINANCE NO. 1153 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADDING SIGN REGULATIONS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS INCLUDING THE TIMELY REMOVAL OF POLITICAL SIGNS IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN Motion carried 5-0. 680-30 CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS 3 THROUGH 19 It was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Worley, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 19, 1995 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve City Council Minutes of June 19, 1995. 4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $718,242.94 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $323,051.79. 380-10 360-82 S. INVESTMENT SCHEDULE AS OF MAY 31, 1995 Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Finance Department. 355-50 6. RESOLUTION NO. 95-62 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 155 (13331 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD) TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 7-3-95 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 95-62 ordering the territory known as "Annexation No. 155" (13331 Foothill Boulevard, Rawlings Reservoir) to be annexed to the City of Tustin as recommended by the Community Development Department. 625-30 7. RESOLUTION NO. 95-65 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE p--• CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS, PROJECT NO. 600117, FOR ETHELBEE WAY, SANTA CLARA AVENUE, RALEIGH PLACE, DEBUSK LANE, WALTER AVENUE, AND EL CAMINO LANE Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 95-65 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. 400-45 S. ACCEPTANCE OF MONUMENTATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF MONUMENTATION BOND FOR TRACT NO. 12870 Recommendation: Accept the monumentation as set per the final map of Tract No. 12870 and authorize the City Clerk to release the Monumentation Bond as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 600-70 9. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 13990 Recommendation: Accept the public improvements for Tract No. 13990 and authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance, Labor and Materials, and Monumentation Bonds for said Tract as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 600-70 10. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE RELEASE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR TRACT NO. 13701 Recommendation: Accept the public improvements for Tract No. 13701 and authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance, Labor and Materials, and Monumentation Bonds for said Tract as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 600-70 il. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR 1100 EDINGER AVENUE (MICRO CENTER) Recommendation: Accept the public improvements for 1100 Edinger Avenue and authorize the City Clerk to release the Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-10 12. RESOLUTION NO. 95-63 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR SAN JUAN STREET WIDENING FROM NEWPORT AVENUE TO ORANGE STREET AND WALNUT STREET WIDENING FROM NEWPORT AVENUE TO ORANGE STREET Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 95-63 approving plans and specifications for the construction of street improvements for San Juan Street widening from Newport "Avenue to Orange Street, and Walnut Street widening from Newport Avenue to Orange Street and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 13. AWARD OF SERVICE CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND LAUNDRY 400-45 Recommendation: Award the service contract for Uniform Rental and Laundry to L & N Uniform Supply as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 400-10 14. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PHASE IV REGIONAL TRAILS, ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 86-2 (PROJECT NO. 700085) Recommendation: Award the contract for the Phase IV Regional Trails, Assessment District 86-2 (Project No. 700085) to Chase MCD, Inc., Newport Beach, California, in the amount of $446,6443.01 as recommended by the Public Works Department/ Engineering Division. 400-45 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 7-3-95 15. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PINETREE PARK PARKING BAY IMPROVEMENTS, SOUTHSIDE OF BRYAN AVENUE ADJACENT TO PINETREE PARK BETWEEN UTT DRIVE AND RED HILL AVENUE (PROJECT NO. 700136) Recommendation: Award contract for subject project to Gillespie Construction, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, in the amount of $64,572.70 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 920-70 16. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 95-17 CLAIMANT, EHMSEN FAMILY; DATE OF LOSS, 3/25/95; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 5/15/95 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property damages in the amount of $366.60 as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 17. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 95-19 - CLAIMANT, ANNE HSU; DATE OF LOSS, 3/25/95; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 5/30/95 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property damages in the amount of $772.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. 180-10 18. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT AT EL CAMINO REAL/ORANGE STREET Recommendation: Award the contract for subject project to Superior Signal Service Corporation in the amount of $84,218.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-45 19. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - JUNE 26, 1995 All 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 June 26, 1995. 120-50 REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEMS 20 THROUGH 25 20. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Mayor Potts announced that the candidates for all Commission/ Committee vacancies had been outstanding and he encouraged them to reapply in the future if they were not appointed during this recruitment. The City Council cast their votes for the following Planning Commission candidates: Jane Anderson, John Beringer, Carole Blitch, Lou Bone, Jon Daurio, Douglas Eberhart, Jerry Hart, James Kincannon, Mark Medina, Robert Schultz, Donnie Smith, William Stracker and David Vandaveer. The votes were cast as follows for two vacancies: Potts: Bone, Vandaveer Worley: Bone, Vandaveer Doyle: Bone, Vandaveer Saltarelli: Bone, Vandaveer Thomas: Beringer, Bone Lou Bone (5 votes) and David Vandaveer (4 votes) were appointed to the Planning Commission. Mayor Potts announced that there were currently four vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission, however, another Commissioner may be leaving the area and the City Council would select an alternate in the event a fifth vacancy occurred. The City Council cast their votes for the following Parks and Recreation Commission candidates: Cheryl Bell, Donald Biery, Karen Daurio, Elaine Dove, Douglas Eberhart, Kenneth Eckman, Roger Evans, Elwyn Murray, Terri Neal, Ken Royal and Robert Schultz. The first ballots were cast as follows for four vacancies: Potts: Biery, Dove, Eckman, Murray Worley: Biery, Dove, Murray, Schultz Doyle: Biery, Dove, Eckman, Murray Saltarelli: Bell, Murray, Neal, Royal Thomas: Bell, Dove, Neal, Royal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 7-3-95 Elaine Dove (4 votes), Elwyn Murray (4 votes), and Don Biery (3 votes) were appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The second ballots were cast as follows for the remaining vacancy: Potts: Schultz Worley: Schultz Doyle: Eckman Saltarelli: Neal Thomas: Royal Robert Schultz (2 votes) was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The third ballots were cast as follows for the alternate position: Potts: Eckman Worley: Eckman Doyle: Eckman Saltarelli: Neal Thomas: Royal Kenneth Eckman (3 votes) was appointed to the alternate position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The City Council cast their votes for the following Audit Committee candidates: Laura Curran, George Jeffries, and Donnie Smith. The votes were cast as follows for two vacancies: Potts: Jeffries, Smith Worley: Jeffries, Smith Doyle: Jeffries, Smith Saltarelli: Jeffries, Smith Thomas: Jeffries, Smith George Jeffries (5 votes) and Donnie Smith (5 votes) were appointed to the Audit Committee. The City Council cast their votes for the following Water Corporation Board candidates: John Beringer and William Guthrie The votes were cast as follows for two vacancies: Potts: Beringer, Guthrie Worley: Beringer, Guthrie Doyle: Beringer, Guthrie Saltarelli: Beringer, Guthrie Thomas: Beringer, Guthrie John Beringer (5 votes) and William Guthrie (5 votes) were appointed to the Water Corporation Board. The City Council cast their votes for the following Youth Issues Committee candidates: Roger Evans, Raschel Greenberg and Colleen Palmer. The votes were cast as follows for two vacancies: Potts: Greenberg, Palmer Worley: Greenberg, Palmer Doyle: Greenberg, Palmer Saltarelli: Greenberg, Palmer Thomas: Greenberg, Palmer 120-70 120-10 125-85 120-40 Raschel Greenberg (5 votes) and Colleen Palmer (5 votes) 4ire' appointed to the Youth Issues Committee. Mayor Potts congratulated the new Commissioners and Committee members, and requested that proclamations be issued to all former Commissioners and Committee members in recognition of their service. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 7-3-95 21. APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW 95-006 (THE HOME DEPOT) Sara Pashalides, Associate Planner, reported the applicant proposed to establish an outdoor display area in front of Home Depot to display merchandise and plant stock. The applicant had appealed several of the Conditions of Approval imposed by the Planning Commission which required an agreement by Home Depot for posting bonds to cover the cost of violation enforcement; a physical barrier to confine merchandise within the display area; limiting sales to Friday, Saturday and Sunday through September 4, 1995; and expediting implementation of West Drive improvements by the property owner. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, noted that the Mayor had requested alterations to the Conditions of Approval and she summarized staff's recommendations for the following modifications: Condition 2.1E, installation of a physical barrier consisting of temporary poles approximately 3 feet in height with a chain connecting from pole to pole; Condition 3.1, authorizing outdoor displays on a daily basis through September 5, 1995; and Condition 3.2, defining the size of the outdoor merchandise display area shall not exceed 990 sq. ft for the area under the canopy nor 1600 sq. ft. for the area in front of the garden center. The following member of the audience stated approval of the proposed modifications and requested Home Depot's Traffic Engineer address the City Council: Tamara Santoni, representing Home Depot James Kawamura, representing KHR Associates, stated HomeDepot requested his firm review previous traffic studies and conduct additional studies to determine the cause for congestion in front of Home Depot; reported the congestion was due to conflicts between pedestrian traffic, primarily generated by Home Depot customers walking across West Drive to enter and leave the store, conflicting with vehicular traffic entering the Marketplace on West Drive; reported that Home Depot's sidewalk displays were a minor source of the congestion problem; believed that alternative accesses to the Marketplace between East and West Drive should be explored and specifically at Carl's Jr. restaurant provide a left - turn access from El Camino Real in the westbound direction which would alleviate approximately 35-40% of the traffic fronting Home Depot; and suggested exploring other long-term solutions including signal phasing improvements at West Drive and El Camino Real and providing additional capacity for exiting West Drive northbound. Mayor Potts suggested investigating the extension of Myford Road and providing a rear access and parking lot for Home Depot, and encouraged Home Depot to work with staff and develop long-term solutions. Councilmember Saltarelli questioned why the West Drive improvements had not been completed during the past three years. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded that The Irvine Company and Donahue Schriber were responsible for the traffic improvements, however, Home Depot had filed litigation against them to prevent the improvements from proceeding, approval by Beacon Bay had not been obtained, and lease negotiations were required to resolve concerns of the existing tenants. She stated the companies had prepared another traffic study which would be submitted to the Planning Commission within the next 30 days. She emphasized that Home Depot was not at fault for the improvement delay, and because staff concurred that the outdoor displays did not significantly contribute to the traffic problem, the proposed modifications had been recommended. She stressed that cooperation from Home Depot's management was imperative and noted that continuing violations had occurred over the past weekend prior to presentation to the City Council; and she requested that the City Council reinforce that these Conditions were temporary through September 5th and staff would recommend that extension be denied CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 7-3-95 if Home Depot failed to respond to the Conditions approved by the City Council. Councilmember Saltarelli noted that Condition 3.5 stipulated that temporary outdoor display of merchandise was permitted with the understanding that the property owner would "actively, diligently and expeditiously" construct the improvements on West Drive. He ---• requested September 4 be inserted in the Condition as a specific date for completion of the improvements. He stressed the potential for accidents, noted that outdoor displays contributed to the distraction of pedestrians and motorists, and the improvements must be completed before further compromises would be considered. Mr. Kawamura responded that safety and liability were primary concerns of Home Depot and the improvement lawsuit was filed because of safety and liability issues related to their loading dock operation. Mayor Pro Tem Worley stated that the left turn access into Carl's Jr. restaurant would benefit traffic flow and urged completion as soon as feasible. Councilmember Thomas expressed disappointment with Home Depot's lack of cooperativeness in the community; noted unsuccessful attempts by the Economic Development Council to gain Home Depot's participation in the community; commented on Home Depot's unresponsiveness to the problems existing at their store; questioned why Home Depot was permitted outdoor displays and other tenants were denied; agreed with a completion date of September 4 and wanted additional measures taken if lack of cooperation continued; commented on Council concerns regarding rumors that Home Depot may relocate to the proposed shopping center across from the Marketplace, and pledged his support and efforts to retain Home Depot as a Marketplace tenant. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responding to the equity of outdoor displays, stated that the Planning Commission had requested preparation of guidelines for outdoor display of merchandise, however, the Marketplace provisions prohibited outdoor displays for all tenants except Home Depot, which was not uncommon for home improvement/garden centers. Mayor Potts stated the City did not want to lose Home Depot as a tenant; noted the Marketplace and Auto Mall combined produced more sales tax revenue than South Coast Plaza; stated a similar shopping center would be constructed across the street from the Marketplace that would compete with Tustin for revenue; reported that no accidents had occurred at Home Depot; clarified that Home Depot was not required to respond to the Economic Development Council; and revenue from Home Depot contributed to financing of City employees, parks, street improvements, etc. and the City was very willing to work with Home Depot to resolve areas of concern. It was moved by Doyle seconded by Thomas, to uphold Planning Commission Condition Nos. 1.4 and 3.4; to adopt the following Resolution No. 95-64 which included modifications to Conditions 2.1E, 3.1, and 3.2 as recommended above by the Assistant City Manager and Condition 3.5 modification as recommended above by Councilmember Saltarelli: RESOLUTION NO. 95-64 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 95-006 TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SALES AREA AND MODIFYING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE RETAIL BUSINESS LOCATED AT 2782 EL CAMINO REAL Motion carried 5-0. 600-25 22. PROJECT FUNDING FOR AB 2766 PROGRAM It was moved by Doyle seconded by Worley, to (1) Ratify the annual report and authorize the use of City AB 2766 funds to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 7-3-95 offset costs associated with the implementation of various programs designed to reduce vehicle emissions within the City of Tustin and (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve additional AB 2766 expenditures, consistent with Air Quality Management District guidance, throughout the 1995-96 program year as needed. Motion carried 5-0. 235-05 23. TEMPORARY SIGN REGULATIONS FOR APARTMENT SIGNS (TUSTIN EFFECTIVE APARTMENT MANAGERS) Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that in response to a request from TEAM for advertising opportunities, particularly on weekends for large apartment complexes, staff was recommending adoption of a permanent ordinance establishing interim regulations until permanent sign code amendments were adopted. The proposed ordinance would allow apartment projects to utilize flags for advertising and in addition, complexes over 70 units would be permitted portable advertising signs. She stated that staff was recommending modifications to those portable sign standards allowing apartment complexes with 70 or more units to display temporary signs that were free-standing, wall or fence mounted; constructed of non -fabric material; mounted to appear as a permanent sign; size not to exceed 32 sq. ft in area and 6 ft. in height, and each eligible apartment complex would be limited to, in addition to the flags, one temporary sign per street frontage. Mayor Potts clarified that this ordinance was proposed to allow apartment managers to advertise without the use of off-site signs, which would be prohibited. The following member of the audience questioned the definition of portable, free-standing sign: Regina Amthauer, Tustin Effective Apartment Managers Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, clarified that the definition of portable, free-standing signs would permit the use of A -frames and prohibit banners. It was moved by Saltarelli seconded by Thomas, to have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1155. Motion carried 5-0. Following first reading by title only by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Thomas, to introduce the following Ordinance No. 1155 as modified: ORDINANCE NO. 1155 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY DECORATIVE FLAGS AND DISPLAYS FOR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMPLEXES WITH 20 OR MORE UNITS 680-95 Motion carried 5-0. 24. FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT It was moved by Doyle seconded by Thomas, to approve an agreement with the Orange County Fire Authority for fire suppression, prevention and paramedic services; and that Section 2(a) of the agreement be subject to clarification set forth in a letter dated June 21, 1995, from the Director of Fire Services in response to a letter dated June 7, 1995, from the Tustin City Manager; and the agreement would continue until terminated by either party. Motion carried 5-0. 400-10 25. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 94-001, ZONE CHANGE 94-004, SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EAST TUSTIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15055 (THE IRVINE COMPANY) It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to continue this item to the July 17, 1995 City Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 7-3-95 Motion carried 5-0 PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS ORANGE COUNTY FINANCIAL AUDITS Councilmember Doyle reported on his continuing efforts to hold the County accountable for their actions, i.e. inaccurate reporting of cost for conducting an external financial audit; and cost would be in addition to a County draft audit currently in progress. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS Councilmember Doyle and Mayor Pro Tem Worley invited everyone to enjoy the July 4th parade in Tustin Meadows. Councilmember Saltarelli invited residents to attend the July 4th Fireworks Show at Tustin High School. Mayor Potts noted that the Tustin Meadows July 4th parade was open to the entire City and all residents were invited to attend the parade, and he would give a brief speech highlighting various aspects of the City at the July 4th Fireworks Show. ADVERTISING BUS STOP SHELTERS Councilmember Thomas requested status of advertising bus stop shelters. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded that finalization of the contract was in progress and would be submitted to the City Council within 30-45 days. LOAN OF FUNDS TO THE TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Councilmember Thomas stated that because the City was in a unique position of suffering no County Investment Pool losses, the City Council should consider the idea of loaning funds to the Tustin Unified School District and requested the matter be agendized at the August 7, 1995 City Council meeting. Mayor Potts cautioned that discussion of the loan should include review of State fund reductions and- its impact on the City's operating budget. Councilmember Saltarelli voiced his support for considering a loan to the Tustin Unified School District and noted that within the County agency -to -agency loans had occurred to insure the financial viability of various County agencies. GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP Councilmember Thomas requested that a City Council goal setting workshop be scheduled. POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES FOLLOWING COUNTY BANKRUPTCY Councilmember Saltarelli commented on reports by misinformed Wall Street financial consultants predicting that if the County defaulted on the bonds, local fire and police protection would be jeopardized; and he reiterated the strength of local fire and Police services and their capability to provide contract services to the County. ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION AND WATER DISTRICTS Mayor Potts reported that financial reserves of the Sanitation Districts and Water Districts were excessive and residents were entitled to rate reductions; and reported that he and Mayor Pro Tem Worley and other elected officials had resigned from the Sanitation District due to excessive number of Board members. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 7-3-95 SELECTION OF CITY ATTORNEY Mayor Potts suggested that he and Councilmember Saltarelli select five law firms that would be invited for interviews to serve as the City Attorney. Council concurred. Councilmember Saltarelli clarified that the Council would select the most qualified law firm and the selection would be subject to negotiating a cost effective and beneficial contract. COMMITTEE REPORTS - None CLOSED SESSION Mayor Potts announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney regarding: (1) litigation to which the City is a party, Lindgren vs. City of Tustin; and (2) a claim filed by Arnold McGuire. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Potts adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. He announced that the City Council had scheduled a Budget Workshop on July 17, 1995, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, July 17, 1995, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way, FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION It was moved and seconded to reject the claim of Arnold McGuire and direct the City Clerk to send appropriate notice to the claimant and his — attorney. Motion carried 5-0. JIM POTTS, AWYOR Ry WYNN; CITY CLERK