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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20 FIRE STATION 43 06-06-94NO. 20 6-6-94 ;DATE: JUNE 6, 1994 Inter-Com TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: FIRE STATION 43 - FACILITY AND FIRE ENGINE LEASE AGREEMENTS RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Facility Lease and Fire Engine Lease Agreements between the City of Tustin and the County of Orange for the use of Fire Station No. 43 and a Type 1 Fire Engine Pumper. FISCAL IMPACT There are no direct fiscal impacts to the City related to the Leases. The East Tustin Facility'Fees for Fire 'Protection Facility and Equipment, as established by City Council Resolution 88-12, will be used to construct the Fire Protection Facility and purchase the new engine pumper. Any shortfalls in East Tustin Facility Fees Will be satisfied by The Irvine Company pursuant to provisions of the Reimbursement Agreement, as amended August 16, 1993. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Provisions of the East Tustin Development Agreement determined the need for an additional fire protection facility to serve East Tustin and required The Irvine Company to dedicate land adequate to support the facility and to fund the constructiOn of the facility and acquisition of a new engine pumper at a cost of $1.3 million dollars (in 1985 dollars). Consistent with the methods of financing authorized by the Development Agreement, the City implemented a developer fee program (Fire Protection Facility Fees), as established by City Council Resolution 88-12, to finance the fire protection facility and equipment. These fees are collected upon issuance of building permits for all development projects in East Tustin. With the continued buildout which is occurring in East Tu~tin, thc Orange County Fire Department was particularly interested in ensuring adequate emergency response and expressed a desire to expedite the schedule for construction of the fire protection facility. On March 20, 1990 the City of Tustin and the County of Orange entered into a Memorandum of ~nderstanding which set forth City Council Report Fire Station 43 - Facility and Fire Engine Lease Agreements June 6, 1994 Page 2 the terms and obligations of each party regarding the equipping and operation of the Fire Facility. On September 10, 1990, a Reimbursement Agreement between The Irvine Company and the City of Tustin was executed for the reimbursement of costs for construction of Fire Station 43 and purchase of a new engine pumper. On June 3, 1991, a Construction Implementation Agreement was executed between The Irvine Company and the City of Tustin which made provisions for the design, construction and dedication of Fire Station 43 in East Tustin. Subsequently, minor amendments to this Agreement were approved by the City Council which refined and reflected more accurate details of the project. The City and the County have been working toward finalizing the attached leases for review and approval of the Tustin City Council. There are two leases: one for the land/building of the Fire Station and one for the fire engine pumper. With the execution of the leases, the Fire Station Facility and Engine Pumper will be dedicated and owned by the City and leased back to the County. 'Fire Station No. 43 commenced construction in October 1993 and is anticipated to be completed and ready for occupancy by the end of May. The Fire Department would like to have the facility fully operational by July 1, 1994. The relevant details of each lease are summarized below: Fire Station Facility Term of the lease will be 15 years and may be extended upon mutual agreement of the City and County. Fire station facility will be leased to the County at no cost. County shall assume responsibility and costs for janitorial maintenance, repair of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, air conditioning, sprinklers, maintenance or replacement of landscaping, irrigation, fixtures, equipment, furnishings, roof coverings and interior/exterior repainting. County shall maintain comprehensive liability insurance on the fire station facility. City Council Report Fire Station 43 - Facility and Fire Engine Lease Agreements June 6, 1994 Page 3 Tustin shall provide and maintain fire insurance on the facility. Tustin shall pay all taxes and assessments. In the event the City of Tustin forms a fire district or Joint Powers Fire Protection Authority, upon execution of a new lease, all rights and privileges'of the County as prescribed in the lease for the fire station facility shall be transferred to the new district/authority. Fire Enqine Tustin will reimburse County for the cost of the Fire EnGine Pumper plus related equipment, tax, reGistration, and licensinG, at a cost not to exceed $272,066. Term of the fire engine lease shall'be 15 years. County will assume all responsibility for maintenance and repair of the fire engine and equipment replacement durinG the 15 year term of the lease. County will be responsible for insurinG the fire engine and equipment. If Tustin terminates this lease within the 15 year term, County shall return to Tustin a fully equipped fire engine in sound operatinG condition. After 15 years the fire engine shall be considered fully consumed and Tustin shall have the right to purchase the engine for one ($1) dollar. In the event the City of Tustin forms a fire district or Joint Powers Fire Protection Authority, upon execution of a new lease, all rights and privileges of the County as prescribed in the lease for the fire station facility shall be transferred to the new district/authority. CONCLUSION The proposed leases will ensure that the City of Tustin is adequately served for fire protection service and that the County will be able to occupy Fire Station No. 43 and have adequate City Council Report Fire Station 43 - Facility and Fire Engine Lease Agreements June 6, 1994 Page 4 apparatus (Fire Engine) at no cost. Based upon the information provided in this report and contained in the proposed leases, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed leases, subject to final approval by the City Attorney. Assistant 'Director 'C~istine A. Assistant City M~nager RW: CAS: kbc\ fs4 3 lse. rw Attachments: Attachment A - Lease - Fire Station No. 43 Attachment B - Lease - Fire Engine Lease and Agreement. ATTACHMENT A LEASE- FIRE STATION NO. 43 ! 3 5 $ 7 8 9 1! 12 15 17 19 20 2~ 23 ~5 ~6 GA 880-2 OCFD/Tustin Fire Station #43 LEASE THIS LEASE is made _ , 1994, by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN, a general law city and-~nunicipal corporation in the State of California ("TUSTIN"), and the COUNTY OF ORANSE, a general law county of the State of California ("COUNTY"). RECITALS . COUNTY provides fire protection and medical aid services within the incorporated oundaries of TUSTIN in accordance with a Fire Services Agreement dated January 27, 1987 and amended April 21, 1992 and June 8, 199:) ("Fire Services Agreement"). B. Residential and commercial development in the Emst Tustin Specific Plan Area ("East Tustin") and adjacent County unincorporated arem hmve created a need for additional fire protection and medical aid to serve East Tustin. The developer of East Tustin entered into a Development Agreement with TUSTIN, executed December 3, 1986, by which Developer agreed to provide to TUSTIN certain public improvements and dedications, including dedication to TUSTIN of a fire station site, a fire station facility ("Fire Station Facility") on that site, and a Fire Engine Type I, ms partiml consideration for TUSTIN's agreements as set forth in the said Development Agreement. C. COUNTY and TUSTIN entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on Mmrch 20, 1990, which sets forth.the proposed terms of the obligations of each party regarding the construction, equipping and oparmtton of a Fire 'Station Facility to serve the East Tustin area, and provides that COUNTY and TUSTIN shmll enter into a lease agreement for COUNTY's use of the Fire Station Facility for the purpose of providing fire protection services to East Tustin. NOW, THEREFORE, TUSTIN and COUNTY hereby agree as follows: 1. FIRE STATION FACILITY (1.:) N) TUSTIN leases to COUNTY the real property, improvements, furnishings and equipment dascribed in Exhibit A and Exhibit C attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. The property and improvements are shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. mlT~.l -1- -1 2 3 4 6 ? 8 9 10 11 12 18 14 18 19 2O 21 23 27 . 2. TEP~4 (2.2 N) The term of this Lease shall comence on the first day following execution and shall run concurrently with the term of the Fire Services Agreement between TUSTIN and COUNTY and any revisions, extensions or replacements, and shall expire June 30, 19gg. If the Fire Services Agreement is teminated for any reason, this Lease shall also imediately te~inate in its'entirety. The rem of this Lease shall be automatically extended in conjunction with each extension of the Fire Services Agreement, and the Lease will expire on the same day as provided in each extension to the Fire Services Agreement. In thG event TUSTIN and COUNTY agree in w~ittng, prior to the expiration date of the Fire Services Agreement, that the intent ~s to extend the Fire Services Agreement, then this Lease shall remain in full force and effect; however, if at any time after the expiration date of the Fire Services Agreement has passed and either TUSTIN or the COUNTY glve written notice that "the Fire Services Agreement will not be extended and is requesting that the Lease be terminated", then the Lease, thereafter, would terminate on the day the COUNTY vacates the Premises, but not later than gO days from the date of said written notice is received by either TUSTIN or the COUNTY. 3. OPTION TO TERHINATE LEASE (N) COUNTY and TUSTIN shall each have the option to terminate this Lease at any time upon giving the other party written notice at least three hundred sixty-five (365) d~ys prior to either termination date, or, if the Fire Services Agreement is terminated for any reason, this Lease shall also immediately terminate concurrently, in its entirety. 4. CONSIDERATION/RENT iN) In'consideration of the flre protection and medical aid services to be provided by 'COUNTY to TUSTIN, as set forth in said Fire Services Agreement, COUNTY shall not be obligated to pay rent to TUSTIN for use of the Fire Station Facility. 5. ALTERATIONS (4.4 S) COUNTY may make improvements and changes'upon and within the Fire Station Facility, including but not limited to, the installation of fixtures, partitions, counters, shelving, and equipment as deemed necessary. It is agreed that any such fixtures, partitions, counters, shelving or equipment attached to or placed upon the Fire Stat'ion Facility by COUNTY shall be considered as personal property of COUNTY, which shall have the right to remove same, provided, however, that COUNTY must leave the Fire Station Facility in as good condition as when received, reasonable wear and tear excepted. 6. REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND JANITORIAL SERVICES (5.1 N) COUNTY she11 provide, at its sole cost and expense, for all Janitorial supplies and services to the Fire Station Facility. In addition, COUNTY shall also provide, at its sale cost and expense, repainting oF interior and exterior surfaces (as needed); the servicing, maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC Systems~ fire sprinkler system, and apparatus Jm;Im:t~ a17~-2 -2- 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 21 23 25 27 doors; and repair of a11 damage caused by COUNTY. However, TUSTIN shall be responsib for repairing damage due to acts of God construction or structural defects, latent.or otherwise, within the Fire Station Faciiity. COUNTY shall also provide, at its sole cost and expense, for the repair and maintenance or replacement, if necessary, of exterior walls, landscaping and irrigation, parking areas, ramps and driveways, dispenser systems, roof coverings, fixtures, equipment, and furnishings. An inventory of furnishings, provided with this Lease is shown in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and made a part hereof. COUNTY shall not be responsible for any mai'ntenance, repairs, or replacements covered by the warranty of either the construction contractor or The Irvine Company. Repairs and/or replacements within the Fire Station Facility deemed to be the responsibility of TUSTIN, shall be completed by TUSTIN within 60 dmys notice by COUNTY. COUNTY shall have the option of completing such repmirs if such repairs are not completed by TUSTIN within 60 days notice by COUNTY. TUSTIN agrees that the COUNTY's cost of such repairs, including lmbor, materimls, and overhead, may be includsd by COUNTY in the following year's Firm Services Agreement. 7. UTILITIES (S.2 N) COUNTY shall be responsible for and pay, prior to the delinquency date, all charges for utilities supplied to the Fire Station Facility, including trash disposal service. · · 8. FIRE INSURANCE (5.3 N) TUSTIN shall procure, Pay all premiums upon, and maintain for the benefit of COUNTY ah. TUSTIN, throughout the term of this Lease, fire insurance with extended coverage on the Fire Station Facility to the full insurable value of all improvements thereon. Included in the policy or policies of fire insurance shall be a standard waiver of right of subrogation against COUNTY by the insurance company' issuing said policy or policies. TUSTIN shall provide COUNTY evidence of compliance with these requirements. At TUSTIN's option, TUSTIN may self-insure the coverage required by this section. 9. PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE (AE6.1 S) COUNTY agrees, at its sole expense, to maintain in force during the term of this Lease comprehensive general liability insurance, insuring against claims for injuries to persons or property occurring in, upon, or about the Fire Station Facility. Said insurance shall have limits of not less than $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 fo~ injuries to person or persons, and not less than $1,000,000 for property damage. At COUNTY'S option, COUNTY may self-insure the coverages required by this paragraph. 10. INDEMNIFICATION (NB COUNTY shall indemnify and save harmless TUST1N, its lofficers, agents, and employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, or liabilities of any kind or nature which TUSTIN, its officers, agents, and employees may sustain or incur or which may be alleged against them mnd/or attempted to be imposed upon them or any of them for injury to or death of persons, or damage to property as a result of, or arising out of, the intentional acts or negligence of COUNTY, its officers, agents, employees, ditkmslnm 6-2-94 E'd -3- subtenants, invitees, or licensees, or arising in connection with the occupancy and use of the Fire Station Facility by COUNTY. TUSTIN shall indemnify &nd save harmless COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, or liabilities of any kind or nature which COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees may sustain or incur or which may be alleged against them and/or attempted to be imposed upon them or any of them for in3ury to or death of persons, or damage to property as a result of, o~ arising out of, the Intentional acts or negligence of TUST[N, its officers, agents, employees, subtenants, invitees, o~ licensees, o~ a~sing in connection with regard to this Lease. 11. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS (5.6 N) 9 10 All taxes and assessments which become due and payab;e upon the Fire Station Facfltty 8 shall be the full responsibility of TUSTIN, and TUSTIN shall cause said taxes and assessments to be paid prior to the due date. 1~. BUILDING AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (S.7 N) COUNTY agrees to maintain the Fire Station Facility as a "safe place of employment", as 1I defined in the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (California Labor Code, Division $, Part l, Chapter 3, beginning with Section 6400) and the Federal 12 Occupational Safety and Health Act, where the provisions of such Act exceed, DP supersede, the California Act, as the provisions of such Act ape applicable on the date 13 of this Lease. _14 The cost of repairs required to assure steuctural integrity and that the facility ~ remains in compliance with building codes, will be. the sole responsibility of TUSTIN. 13.'CONCESSIONS. (5.8 S) · 16 COUNTY may, at COUNTY's option, contract w~th and receive fees from outside vendors 17 that provide service to the Fire Statton Facility, as shown on the attached Exhibit B. 18 14. TOXIC MATERIALS (5.9 N) 19 COUNTY'hereby warrants and represents that COUNTY ~n its operation of the F~re Station F~ctltty, will comply with a~ laws and regulations re~ating to the storage, use and ~0 d~sposal of hydrocarbon substances and hazardous, toxic or radioactive matte~, including those materials ~denttfted in Title 22, California Administrative Code 21 Section 66680 through ~6685, as amended (collectively "Toxic Materials"). Except as provided in clause ]~ (UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS), the COUNTY shall be resoons~b~e for and shall indemnify and hold TUSTIN~ its off~cers, directors, employees, agents, and 23 representatives, harmless from and against all claims, costs and liabilities, including attorneys' fees and costs arising out of or in connection with the storage, usa, and 24 disposal of Toxic Materials on the Fire Station Facility by COUNTY. If the storage, use, and disposal of Toxic Materials on the Fire Station Facility is caused by COUNTY 25 and ~esults in contamination or deterioration of water or soil resulting in 27 J!; km~ alr~-~ -4- &-~-9~ v 21 a level of contamination greater than maximum allowable levels established by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over such contamination, COUNTY shall promptly take any and all action necessary to clean up such contamination. COUNTY shall, at COUNTY's sole expense, furnish TUSTIN with a hazardous materials report at the end of the. lease term. 15. UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS (8,:~ N) TUSTIN shall be responsible for repairing and maintaining underground fuel tank system installed as part of the Fire Station Facility. COUNTY shall be responsible for repairs and maintenance to the a.bove-ground tank equipment and said underground fuel tank system shall be monitored on a 24-hour, daily basis. Upon TUSTIN's request, the COUNTY shall provide TUSTIN with results of monitoring, or when there are any breaks or system failures identified as a result of said monitoring. TUSTIN shall be responsible for ali mitigation of contamination caused by any fuel leakage from said underground tanks occurring during the term of this lease and any extension and for any and all contamination which starts during the term of any extensions and continues after the end of the term or extensions thereof. COUNTY shall be responsible for all mitigation of contamination due from any COUNTY caused fuel spills occurring during the term of this lease and any extension and for any and all contamination which starts during the term of any extensions and continues after the and of the term or extensions thereof. 16. SURRENDER AT EXPIRATION (6.7 N) Upon .termination of this Lease, whether caused by lapse of time or otherwise, COUNTY shall, at once, surrender possession of the Fire Station Facility and deliver it to TUSTIN. 17. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES (6.9 N) In the event of any breach of this Lease by COUNTY, TUSTIN shall notify COUNTY in writing of such breach, and COUNTY shall have thirty (30) days in which to initiate action to cure said breach and COUNTY shall proceed to complete the cure of such breach with due diligence. In the event of any breach of this Lease by TUSTIN, COUNTY shall notify TUSTIN in writing of such breach, and TU$1IN shall have thirty (30) days in which to initiate action to cure said breach and TUSTIN shall proceed to complete the cure of such breach with due diligence. 18. FIRE DISTRICT (N) In the event a fire district, Joint Powers Authority o~ any other governing body is created with fire protection responsibilities and jurisdiction over the East Tustin area of the City of Tusttn $o that COUNTY will itself no longer have jurisdiction to provide the services contemplated by th~s Lease, all of the rights and privileges of COUNTY prescribed in this Lease shall be transferred by COUNTY to such district and' deemed ~ssumed by,such district upon the district assuming all of the obligations of Jl.- Icm: Lnm 6-Z-94 -5- 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 21 ill 26 COUNTY to the satfsfaction of TUSTZN and upon TUST[N giving its wrttten approVal of such assignment and assumption. 19. NOTICES (9,1 S) All written ~otices pursuant to this Lease shall be addressed as set forth below or as either party may hereafter designate by written notice and shall be deemed delivered upon personal delivery, delivery by facsimile machine, or 7~ hours after deposit in the United States Mail. TO: TUSTIN TO: ~ William Huston, City Manager City of Tustin .P.O. Box 3539 Tustin, CA 92681-,3539 County of Orange GSA/Real Estate Leasing Section 14 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 4106 Santa Ana, CA 92702-4106 and Christine Shingleton Director of Community Development City of Tustin P.O. Box 3S39 Tustin, CA 92681-3B39 Orange County Fire Department 180 South Water Street Orange, CA 92666 Copy to: James G. Rourke, City Attorney Rourke, Woodruff & Spradl In 701 S. Parker Street, Ste. 7000 Orange, CA 95668 ZO, ATTACHMENTS (9.2 N) This Lease includes the following, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof: I. GENERAL CONDITIONS II. EXHIBITS EXHIBIT A- Legal Description of the Real Property - Fire Station Facility EXHIBIT B- Plot Plan - Fire Station Fa¢iliLy EXHIBIT C - Inventory of Furnishings and Equipment /// t// /1t m172-6 6.:,.9~ -6- ! 2 3 4 6 9 10 11 111 14 i$ 16 17 18 19 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agt'eement the day and year firs above written. TUSTIN Ct ty of Tusti n William Huston, City Flanager V-~orie Whlteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Counsel By APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY ,lames $. Raurke RECOMMENDEO FOR APPROVAL: Orange County Fire. Department By General Services Agency Real Estate By Reml Property Agent SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS OOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. (~OUNTY COUNTY OF ORANGE PHYLLIS A. HENDERSON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California -Cha'i'Fman, Board of Superviso,'s da~lm~ Lmm a17~.7 -7- ! 2 6 7 9 10 11 ~ 14 · 1~ 17 19 ~7 GENERAL CONDITIONS iS) 1. LEASE ORGANIZATION (10.1 S) The various headings in this Lease, the numbers thereof, and the organization of the Lease into separate sections and paragraphs are for purposes of convenience only and shall not be considered otherwise. 2. INspECTION (10.2 N) TUSTIN or his authorized rep?sent~tive shall have the right at all reasonable times' to inspect the Fire Station Facility to determine if the provisions of this Lease are being complied with. 3. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST (10,3 S) , Unless otherwise provided in this Lease, the terms, covenants, and conditions contained herein shall _mpply to and bind the he.irs, successors, execu, tors, administrators: and assigns of all the parties hereto, all of whom shall be Jointly and severally l~able hereunder. 4. DESTRUCTION OF OR DAMAGE TO THE FIRE STATION FACILITY (10.4 N) In the event of partial or complete destruction of the Fire Station Facility due to COUNTY's negligence, COUNTY shall immediately m)ke repairs as are necessary to restore the Fire Station Facility to the condition which existed prior to destruction or damage and/or make repairs'ms are necessary to make the Fire Station Facility safe and fit for occupancy. The destruction (including any destruction necessary in order to make repairs required 'by any declaration), damage or declaration shall in no way render this Lease null and void. If COUNTY refuses to make such repairs or if such repairs are not completed by COUNTY within a reasonable time and schedule to.be agreed upon by the parties in the reasonable exercise of their discretion, TUSTIN mmy, at its option, terminate the Lease or make such repairs and COUNTY shall PaY TUSTIN the documented cost thereof including labor, materials, and overhemd within go days of completion of repairs and written notice from TUSTIN. · In the event of partial or complete destruction of the Fi? Station Facility due to all causes other than COUNTY's negligence, TUSTIN shall immed~mtely make repairs as necessary to restore the Fire Station Facility to the condition which existed prior to. destruction or damage and/or make repairs as are necessary to make the Fire Station Facility safe and fit for occupancy. The destruction (including any destruction necessary in oPder to make repairs required by any declaration), damage or declaration shall in no way render this Lease null and void. If TUSTIN does not make such repairs or if such repairs are not completed by TUSTIN within a reasonable time and schedule to be agreed upon by the parties in the reasonable exercise of their discretion, COUNTY may, at its option, terminate the Lease, or, the COUNTY's cost of such repairs, including labor, materials, and overhead, may be included by COUNTY in the following year's Fire Services Agreement. J):lm,m:Wm mi73-x Page 1 of 3 5-4-94 ! 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 2! 23 26 ?~7 AMENDMENT (10.5 S) This Lease sets forth the entire agreement between TUSTIN and COUNTY and any modification must be in the form of a written amendment. 6. PARTIAL INVALIDITY (10.0 S) If any term, covenant, condition, or provision of this Lemse is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby. 7. CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH EXCUSE PERFORMANCE (10.7 S) If either party hereto shall be delayed or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of acts of Gad, performance of such act shall be excused for the period'of the delmy;.and the period for the performance of .~ny s,uc.h .act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay. F~n. anc~am ~nability shall not be considered a circumstance excusing performance under this Lease. 8. STATE AUDIT (10.8 N) Pursuant to and in accordance with Section 1053~ of the California Government Code, in the event that this Lease involves expenditures and/or potential expenditures of State funds aggregating in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,O00),.TUSTIN shall be subject to the examination and audit of the Auditor General of the State of California for a period of three years after final payment by COUNTY to TUSTIN under this Lease. T! examination and audit shall be confined to those matters connected with the petrol,. .e Of the contract, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the contract. g. WAIVER OF. RISHTS (lO.g N). The failure of TUSTIN or COUNTY to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms, conditions, and covenants in this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy that TUSTIN or COUNTY may have, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy for a subsequent breach or default of the terms, conditions, and covenants herein contained. 10. HOLDING OVER (10.10 S) In the event COUNTY shall continua in possession of the Fire Station Facility after the term of this Lease, such possession shall not be considered a renewal of this Lease but a tenancy from month-to-month and shall be governed by the conditions and covenants contained in this Lease. JB:lma:km Page k ' 3 ~1175-2 5-4-94 1i. EARTHQUAKE SAFETY (10.12 N) TUSTIN warrants that, as of the date of this Lease, the Fire Station Facility is in compliance with all applicable seismic safety regulations and building codes. 12. DEFINITION OF COUNTY (10.13 S) The term "COUNTY" shall mean the Board of Superviso,s of the political body that executed this agreement or its authorized representative. 13. QU!ET ENJOYMENT (10.14 N) TUSTIN agrees that, subject to the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease, COUNTY may, upon observing and complying with all terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease, peaceably and quietly occupy the Fi~e Station Facility. 14. TIME (10.16 $) Time is of the essence of this Lease. Page 3 of 3 4 6 ? 8 9 10 11 III 15 ~4 16 17 18 19 21 LEASE DESCRIP. TION (11.1 N) PROJECT NO~ GA 880-2 DATE: 5-4-94 PROJECT: OCFD/Tustin Fire Station #43 WRITTEN BY: OWB All the premises shown crosshatched on a plot plan marked Exhibit B, attached hereto and made a part hereof, being that certain two (2) story building located at 11490 Pioneer Road, in the City of Tustin, County of Orange, State of California, and located on Lot 21 of Tract No. 13627 per map recorded in Book 644, pages I through 20 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Orange and ms shown on Exhibit 8. NOT TO BE RI/CORDED dB :kin 5-4-94 EXHXmXT A ~~,~,, ~A EXHIBIT B Chkd: D~tl: I~al ~ DIv~lon EXHIBIT "C" INVENTORY OF FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT o ~ A A ~o ~o o o 0 C C CD Z~ o - . ; : ._, _., _,~..., ..-,-,-,~-.~. F,'o..~.~o ~'~'~'nr",n~ ooo o o o .~i~ -" ..... o~! · I , , t , _ 0 0 0 0 ~ ~:~ 0 O~ ::~ =? --~ ~ ~ I?- ~ 0 0 -- 0 ~ oo ~o. -- = ~ I ~ ~ ~ 0 0I ~ ~ ] . io ~ ~ ~ o ~ Ix o x ~ , ~ . I c- -I 0 c I,,3(33 O0 X X ATTACHMENT B LEASE- FIRE ENGINE LEASE AND AGREEMENT FIRE ENGINE LEASE AND AGREEMENT This Lease and Agreement is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN, a general law city and municipal corporation in the State of California ("Tustin") and the COUNTY OF ORANGE, a general law county of the State of California ("County") on , 1994. RECITALS A. County provides fire protection and medical aid services within the incorporated boundaries of Tustin in accordance with a Fire Services Agreement dated January 27, 1987 amended on April 21, 1992 and June 8, 1993 ("Fire Services Agreement"). B. Residential and commercial development in the East Tustin Specific Plan Area ("East Tustin") and adjacent County unincorporated area have created a need for additional fire protection and medical aid to serve East Tustin. The developer of East Tustin ("Developer") entered into a Development Agreement, executed December 3, 1986, by which Developer agreed to provide certain public improvements and dedications in East Tustin, including dedication to Tustin of a site for a fire station, construction on that site (prior to dedication) of a fire station facility ("Fire Station Facility") and dedication/donation'.of a Fire Engine Pumper ("Fire Engine") to Tustin as partial consideration for Tustin's assurance that Developer shall be able to complete its 'development as set forth"in the East Tustin Plan adopted by Tustin on March 17, 1986. C. County and Tustin entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on March 20, 1990, which generally sets forth the terms of the obligations of each party regarding the construction, equipping, dedication and operation of the Fire Station Facility and procurement of a Fire Engine and provides that County and Tustin shall enter into a lease agreement of the Fire Engine. NOW, THEREFORE, County and Tustin hereby agree as follows: !. Fire Enqine Purchase. The County will take primary responsibility for the procurement of the Fire Engine, subject to Tustin's review and approval. Title and ownership shall be placed in the name of Tustin within 60 days after reimbursement has taken place. Tustin will reimburse County for the cost of the Fire Engine plus related equipment, applicable taxes, and registration/ licensing fees for the actual net cost of the Fire Engine, but not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Sixty-Six Dollars ($272,066) including all taxes. A list of the "related equipment" is set forth on Exhibit "C" attached hereto. After taking delivery from the manufacturer, County will invoice Tustin for the actual JGR:jab:R3:051393(A300.jab) 1 net purchase price of the Fire Engine and related equipment. Tustin shall pay County within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. 2. Equipment Lease - Fire Engine Type 1. Tustin hereby leases to County and-County hires from Tustin one TYPe 1 Fire Engine Type 1 including all related equipment identified in Exhibits "B" and "C" attached hereto. Although owned by Tustin, the Fire Engine will be a regular part of the County's automotive fleet and will be rotated on a regular basis as provided for by the County Vehicle Replacement Plan. 3. Term. The term of this Lease shall commence the date first above written with actual possession by County to commence upon payment by Tustin to County for the cost of the Fire Engine as prescribed hereinabove. Should such date of possession by County be prior to Tustin's issuance of a Certificate of Use and Occupancy of the completed Fire Station the County shall store the Fire Engine at a safe and satisfactory location in the vicinity of the Fire Station. Tustin shall confirm the commencement date of possession in writing. The term of this Fire Engine Lease shall be. fifteen (15) years from the date both parties enter into this agreement. At the end of the fifteen (15) year lease term, the County will be responsible at its sole expense to provide a replacement Fire Engine Type 1 with similar equipment identified in Exhibit C. In the event a fire district'Joint Powers Authority or any other governing body is created with fire protection responsibilities and jurisdiction at the option of Tustin, this Fire Engine Lease with the County of Orange, may be transferred to the new district or Joint Powers Authority or may immediately be terminated in its entirety. 4. Option to Terminate Fire Enqine Pumper Lease. County and Tustin shall each have the option to terminate this Lease at any time upon giving the other party written notice at least three hundred sixty-five (365) days prior to the termination date. If Tustin terminates this Lease pursuant to this section within the fifteen (15) year lease term, County shall transfer to Tustin a Type 1 fully equipped Fire Engine in sound operating condition with like equipment to that described on Exhibits "B" and "C". After fifteen (15) years, the Fire Engine will be considered fully consumed and the cost of any new or replacement fire engine will be determined by provisions of any fire service agreement or contract existing at that time between Tustin and the County. Tustin will have the right of first refusal to purchase the Engine for one dollar at the end of the fifteen years, if Tustin chooses not to execute this option, the County shall be allowed to purchase the Engine at the end of 15 years for one dollar. 5. Rent. In consideration of the fire protection and medical aid services to be provided by County to Tustin, as set forth J.n the Fire Services Agreement, this Lease shall be without payment of rent. 6. Maintenance and Operating Costs. The Engine shall be maintained under the same maintenance program as all other Engines in the County Fire Department's Engine fleet. County, at its sole cost and expense, shall be responsible for all repairs, maintenance, equipment replacement, loss and damage and shall maintain the fully equipped Fire Engine and related equipment to the highest operating standards consistent with their Engine maintenance program during the term of this Lease. County shall provide and pay for all gasoline, oil and anti-freeze for the Fire Engine. County will keep the engine and all other machinery and equipment in good order and see that all needed repairs are routinely made. Ail service and repairs will be done when needed but at least as often as set forth in the County's Engine maintenance program. Tustin shall not be responsible for any damage or repairs to the Fire Engine or any replacement cost of related equipment. 7. Insurance. County as self-insured shall be responsible to Tustin for the full insurable value of the Fire Engine and related equipment. Tustin shall be shown as Lessor on the insurance policy. Tustin shall have no financial or other responsibility for damages to, repairs of, or replacement, of the Fire Engine or any of its equipment. 8. Partial Invalidity. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this lease is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated thereby. 9. Waiver of Rights. The failure of Tustin or County to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms, conditions, and covenants in this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy that Tustin or County may have, and shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy for a subse~lent breach or default of the terms, conditions, and covenants herein contained. 10. Time. Time is of the essence of tkis Lease. !1. Taxes and Assessments. Tustin shall be responsible for the cost of the initial sales tax, 'registration and licensing. County will be responsible at its sole cost and expense for future official fees, if any, vehicle registration and licensing fees and other assessments. 12. Indemnification. County shall save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Tustin, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, losses or liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever, for injury to or death of persons, or damage to property as a result of, or arising out of intentional acts or negligence of County in the use and/or possession of the Fire Engine by County. Tustin shall save, defend, indemnify and hold harmless County, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, demands, losses or liabilities of any kind or nature'whatsoever for injury or death of persons or damage to property as a result of or arising out of intentional acts or negligence of Tustin in the use and/or possession of the Fire Engine by County. 13. Fire District. In the event a Fire District or any County Fire successor is created with fire protection responsibilities and jurisdiction over the East Tustin area of the City of Tustin so that the County will no longer have jurisdiction to provide the services contemplaned' by this Lease, all of the rights and privileges of County prescribed in this Lease shall be transferred by County to such District and deemed assumed by sUch District upon the District assuming all of the obligations of County to the satisfaction of Tustin and upon Tustin giving its written approval of such assignment and assumption. 14. Notices. Ail written notices pursuant to this Lease shall be addressed as set forth below or as either party may hereafter designate by written notice and shall be personally delivered or sent through the United States mail. Tustin: William Huston, City Manager City of Tustin P.O. Box 3539 Tustin, CA 92681-3539 -4- and Christine Shingleton, Director of Community Development City of Tustin P.O. Box 3539 Tustin, CA 92681-3539 Cbpy to: James G. Rourke, City Attorney Rourke, Woodruff & Spradlin 701 S. Parker Street, Ste. 7000 Orange, CA 92668 Coanty: County of Orange GSA/Purchasing Division 1300 S. Grand Ave., Building A Santa Aha, CA 92702 and County of Orange Fire Department 180 South Water Street Orange, CA 92666 Attention: Director of Fire Services 15. Attachments. This Lease includes the following, which are attached hereto and made a part hereof: Exhibit "A" - General Conditions Exhibit "B" - Fire Engine Description Exhibit "C" - Itemized Equipment -5- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease the day and year first above written. Tustin CITY OF TUSTIN By: Its: APPROVED AS TO FORM: James G. Rourke, City Attorney [Signatures Continued on Next Page] -6- COUNTY CO~¢TY OF ORANGE APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Chairman, Board of Supervisors County Counsel RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Orange County Fire Department General Services Agency Purchasing SIGNED AND CERTIFIED THAT A COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California -7- EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Lease Orqanization. The various headings in this Lease, the numbers thereof, and the organization of the Lease into separate sections and paragraphs are for purposes of convenience only and shall not be considered otherwise. 2. Inspection. Tustin or its authorized representative shall have the right at all reasonable times to inspect the Fire Engine and related equipment to determine if the provisions of this Lease are being complied with. 3. Successors-in-Interest. Unless otherwise provided in this Lease, the terms, covenants, and conditions contained herein shall apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, and assigns of all the parties hereto, all of whom shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder. 4. Circumstances Which Excuse Performance. If either party hereto shall be delayed or prevented from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of acts of God, restrictive governmental laws or regulations, or other cause without fault and beyond the control of the party obligated (financial inability excepted), performance of such act shall be exCused for the period of the delay; and the period for the performance of such delay. However, nothing in this section shall excuse either party from the prompt payment of any charge required of them except a may be · expressly provided elsewhere in this Lease. 5. Destruction of or Damaqe.to Fire Enqine. In the event of a) partial destruction of or damage to the Fire Engine, or b) the Fire Engine is completely destroyed, County shall immediately make repairs as are necessary to restore Fire Enqine to the condition which existed prior to destruction or damag~ and make all repairs as are necessary to make Fire Engine fully safe for operation. Fire Engine damage or destruction will in no way render this Lease null and void. If County refuses to make such repairs or if such repairs are not completed by County within a reasonable time and schedule to be agreed upon by the parties in the reasonable exercise of their discretion, Tustin may, at its option, terminate this Lease or make such repairs or replace the Fire Engine and County shall pay Tustin for the cost thereof including labor, materials, and overhead within thirty (30) days of written notice from Tustin. 6. Amendment. This Lease sets forth the entire agreement between Tustin and County and any modification must be in the form of a written amendment. EXHIBIT "B" FIRE ENGINE DESCRIPTION YEAR: 'MANUFACTURER: SERIES: 1993 Pierce Manufacturing, P.O. Box 2017 Appleton, WI 54913 .~RROW 6V-92TA Inc. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NO.: 4P1CA02D8PA000253 B-1 EXHIBIT "C" ITEMIZED EQUIPMENT To be attached. C-1 4'F X 2.5' F ~,'M X 2.5' F 2.5'. F X 2.5' F 2.5' M X 2.5'/vi 2.5' F X 1.5' M 1.$' M X I.$' M 1.$' F X 1.5' F 1.~' F X 1' NP~H M TOTAL '" .NOZZL~ & Tn~$ $O$ Shut Off Srrai~t Bore Tips (Stacking)' i 250 GMP Fog (L.A.Mar~uder) Foam Air Articling Master S~ram'a Appliance 1000 GMI: SOS Msa:er Stream Appliance Tip~, Set of Thr~ 1.$" .'!'aunder Fog 1" Ranger 1" Pistol Grip · 1.5" Pistol Grip COMPLEMF2CT UN1T CO~T 75.9O 75J0 23.50 13.85 12_50 9.95 14.95 11.6~ · 1' 367.'-,5 269.25 100.25 '. 436. OO 570.00 W/U 4OO.00 88.OO.. 52. O0 69.OO 195.00 S EP 2 8 75.90 75.50. 70.50 27.70 2~.00 9.95 14.95 11.65 $3II'.I/5 734.90- $38.$0 100.35 436.00 570,00 !,600.00 88.O0 52.0O 69.00 780.00 W/U =-WiU~. unit when purchasea ._ Page 1 of 7 · ,--..e t -°...~ t. 1" Quadro-Fog S ~r~,m Sh~pe: TOTAL o. 327.50 7,r/u TOT/.L C03T __ 327.50 $5,296.25 2.5' ]Plug Siamese: 2.5" Cla~~ Foam Eductor Forea~ry ttose Cfm-ap 2.5" X 1.5" Ga~ Wye Ho~ C~p, S~ew T~ Hyd~t Wr~ch, Adj. (Sm~) Sp~er, U~ver~ Wye, 2.5" TOTAL Soft Sue:ion 4" or 4.5" $ofl: Sucaon 2.5" or 3" Double/ack. et, 3" X 50' Double 3acl~, 2.5" X 50'. Double ~'acke:, 1.75" X 50' Double lacke~, 1.5" X 50' S~e ~ac~:, 1.5" S~e ~ac~t, 1' TOTAL 1 i 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 1 20 20 11 19.00 288.OO SO.riO 160.10 36.86 24.00 7.00 ~8.00 I26.OO W/U 152.00 I12.00 82.00 .79 .67 19.00 288.00 5.0.50 I60.10 I08.00 110.58 24.OO ~2.00 9(5.OO 126.00 $I,02~.18 3,~0.00 2,240.00 913.00 ¢74.00 134.00 S6,801.00 m .m Page 2 oj: 7 COMPLF_C,LENT TOTAL L\VIT COiF ., i09.00- 368.85 T O T/.L C03-2' _ 111 4-36:00 1,475.40 1,7§3.~0 $9,649.20 · co Iota ]Dry C~mmical, ~0 Ib TOTAL 113.60 QUIP Auto Entry Tool B~r, Forcible Entry (Hooli~n) Bar,' ~umbo or Crow, B~r, Nail or Wrooki-ng, Biaocular$ Body Armor Brush Hook Chock Bl. ocl~ . C~.oset Hook ~.~ Pro~ec~or Equipm-~nt Line,' Fire HOse Carrier Foam Can Wrench Fuel Can, I. gzL Furm:t, for Ga~ Can Oogg!e~ Hall Runners IIand Lant~.m, 6-Vo].t Hay Hook, P-Jr Ho~ Bed T~rp 1 t i 1 1 i.~ I 1 1 1 i 3 '3 108.00. 18.00 ' 4.39 97.00 400.00 23.00 11.00 1~.00 24-.0O 12.50" 25.00 I60.00 6.95 4,3.4,'7 3.00 ?6.00 9.00 28.00 w/r.7 · . · .- . . .- . 113.60 185.40 $344-.O0 15.50 I08.00 4.39 97.00 . 1600,00 23.00 33.00 28.00 · 50.00 2S.CD 4so.OO 6.95 ¢3.4-7 5.00 9.00 SO.CD 228.00 18.00 Page 3 of 7 ,. Hor~.$tf-aps ' ' Iack wi~ K~ndle ' Lug Wreuch Mop ~e Pole ~ch Fork ~u~ , Road Con:: i~' Road ~fl~ Set S~: ~ Cu= Shove' S~p . surex, S~t ~Sht, 12-Volt Sp~~ Sto~r Tow Ch~ Wat~ C~Ier, 3 TOTAL 14' Roof 24' or 35' Ladd= Su-~p (! Ladder 0 u~.rci 3 · 1 2 1 2 1 · ~ 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 '. 1' 1. i 3 l U ~Ni2' COST _ 15.00 1~2.21 24.17 52.00 9.86 51.00 19.60 ~.7~ 21.00 95.OO 34.60 28.OO 29.00 31.00 18.75- 53.00 8.90 2~..$7 i7.82 W/U 11.10 68.50 TOT/J. COST 4~.00 132.21 24-.17 1C~.O0 9.86 1Cr2,oo 45.00 !9.60 52.O0 17.25 21.00 I90.00 34.60 28.00 58.OO 31.00 5'6,25 53.O0 8.90 24.,57 17.82 33.30 68.50 TOTAL $I. 01,80 Page / TOOL . : · . · , . Adju~tabte W'i~¢~ 6~ ' 1 ' .7.~9 7.19 Adjua~l~ W~c~, ~ 1 7.70 7.70 Adj~l, Wr~h, ~0' i 9.7t 9.71 ~lt ~~, 24' ' 1 38.12 38.i2 ~x W~=~ Set ~ ~) 1 50.30 S0.30 8.63 C1~ ~~ (16 oz.) i 3.S~ 3.~1 Diago:~ P~e~. 1 10.19 10.19 ~k Sa~ 1 7. i0 ~.10 ~~ No~ P~r~ t 9.75 9.75. ~ W~a=h, 18' 1 22.46 22.46 ~ Wreazh, 2~' ~ 36.20 . 36.20 PS~, Sm~ (S~p YoUr) 1 6.31 .6.3 l Rub~r ~~ ~~ Blo~ 3~ 2 26.06 52. ~2 S~=w~v~: ~ ~ 1 1 5.51 5.51 $~wd~ve~ ~~ 5.71 ~ge, 8~ ' 1 5.71 M~am, 6' t 4.05 4.05 Sm~, % 3/8" 1 2.01 3.01 S~ewd~v~: $1o~ 3.75 ~ge, 10' I 3.7S M~ium, 6" 1 3.84 3 ~ ~ S ~, 3 ~ 1 1.9~ 1:94 Ti~ Sn~p~. 1 8.99 8.99 U~ ~ ~ ~.9~ ~.9~ Vise Odps I .., ~ 6.17 6.17 , TOTAL 5317.71 Iv~D ICAL AID p,.~u~,~.tor ~. 920.00 920.~ Spare 02 l~es 2 76.~ 152.~ Back ~d & S ~ps I I~.~ 1~.~ Tmum~ ~x 1 67.65 67.65 De~b~tor C~~) 1 3,97~.~ 3,97~.~ ' - ~5,21~.65 TOTAL Page 5. vi'7 Ground l:~u~: in:errupt= LL~e Cord Plug ~:or ~x) 1 ~~ Cord,' 50' 2 ~~ Cord, 1~' 1 T~: S=~ ' 1 A~p~ (Set of 2) Smo~ Bi,mr' Wa:er Vac. ~ck Pack) TOTAL UA'TT COST 925.00 57O.00 ~80.00 47.8~ 61.70 29.5O 176.00 3~.00 805.00 950.00 TOT/£ COST , 925.00 57O.00 480.00 95.7O 61.70 29.50 352.0O 34.00 g05.00 950.00 $4,302.90 Normal Complement 200', Life Li.ue (#t R~d) 1 124.00 Rolm Bag for 200' Rolm I 17.C<3.. Figure of F/ght 2 36.C<) ' Cazabiners .. 8 17.75 2.55 .. Nylon W~bing, 15' O~tuo) 1 .. Nyloa We.,bb~g, 2'0' (O.t'-~se) 1 3.39 · 124.00 17.00 '72.00 142.00 2.55 3.39 $36O34 ~obiie R=iio, Porm.bl¢ Radio, STX w/Chuger t Mobile Dam Term~ 3,a00.00 TOTAL 2,850.OO 3,a00.00 4,50O.00 $10,750.00 Page .'p~..--'.~f..,~-'v'f' ~v'f'F CO$'F T07'~.., COST TOTAL $3,000~00 ' TOTA.L GR. A2,~R TOTAL, 3,~91.3S ?~,~ 7 of 7 . 6'd SDiS ]UIDW~WIJ/19W ~DO WU6~:II r6, PI (2) This Ordinance shall not operate to shorten'an} current term of members of the City Council presently in office. 7 8 9 10 11 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (c) APDlicab%lit¥ of Other baw~. In the absence of state legislation to allow general law cities to establish term limits, section 1307(b) will not be binding on the City until general law cities are authorized by state legislation to enforce term limits. The voters, however, can reject candidates who seek public office for more than two (2) consecutive terms now. (d) _Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion to this Ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The people of the City of Tustin hereby declare that they would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. Pursuant to Elections Code 4017, the Ordinance shall become effective upon the City Council,s and the City Clerk's certification that this measure, has passed by a majority vote of the people. ADOPTED by a vote of the people of the City of Tustin on the day of , and certified by the Tustin City Council on the day of 1994. , 21 22 23 24 THOMAS R. SALTARELLI, Mayor 25 ATTEST: 26 27 28 MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26~ 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. __~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, LIMITING CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Pursuant to California Elections Code 4017, the people of the City of Tustin hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITATIONS ON CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Section 1307 of Chapter 3 of Article i of the Tustin City Code is hereby added to read as follows: "1307 Limitation on Consecutive Terms of Members of the (a) FindinGs and PurPose. The people hereby find and declare: (1) The Founders established a system .of representative government based upon free, fair, and competitive elections. The increased concentration of political power in the hands of incumbent representatives has made our electorial system less-free, less competitive, and less representative. (2) The abilit~ of legislators to serve an unlimited number of terms contributes heavlly to the'extremely high number of incumbents who are reelected. This unfair incumbent advantage discourages qualified candidates from seeking public office and creates a class of career politicians, instead of the citizen representatives envisioned by the Founders. These career politicians become representatives of the bureaucracy, rather than of the people whom they are elected to represent. (3) The purpose of this Ordinance is to restore a free and democratic system'of fair elections, and to encourage qualified candidates to seek public office, by limiting the powers of incumbency, by placing'limitations upon the number of consecutive terms which may be served by members of the.City Council. (b) Limitations on Consecutive Terms for Council (1) No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two (2) full consecutive terms. · Any member of the City Council who has served two (2) consecutive terms shall not be reelected as a member of the City Council for at least two (2) years from the last date of the second consecutive term. OPTION B PROPOSED BY TUSYIN CONNUNITY,,PARTICIPAHTS 5-16-94 DRAFT FOR'PUBLIC COHNENT ORDINANCE NO. AR ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, LIMITING CONSECUTIVE TERNS OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Pursuant to California Elections Code 4017, the people of the City of Tustin hereby ordain as follovs~ SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITATIONS ON CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Section 1307 of Chapter 3 of Article I of the Tustin Hunicipal Code is hereby added to read as follows~ '1307 Limitation on Consecutive Terms of Melb~rs of the council. (a) Findings and Purpose. The People hereby find and declare~ (1) The Founders established a system of representative governlent based upon free, fair, and colpetitive elections. The increased concentration of political power in the hands of inculbent representatives has lade our electorial systel less free, less colpetitive, and less representative. .. · (2) The'ability of legislators to serve an'unlilited number of terms contributes heavily to the extrelely high number of incumbents who are reelected. This unfair inculbent advantage discourages qualSfied candidates frol seeking public office and creates a class of career politicians, instead of the citizen representatives envisioned by the Founders. These career politicians becole representatives of the bureaucracy, rather than of the people whol they are elected to represent. (3) The purpose of this Ordinance is to restore a free and democratic systel of fair elections, and to encourage qualified candidates to seek public office, by liliting the powers of incumbency, by placing lilitations upon the nulber of consecutive terms which lay be served by lelbers of the City Council. (b) Limitations on Consecu~lve ~erls for Council Nembe~. (1) No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two (2) full consecutive terls and no person who has been a member for lore than two (2) years of a terl to which he or she was appointed or first elected shall be elected to the City Council more than one (1) further consecutive terl. Any lember of the City Council who has served two (2) consecutive terls shall not be reelected as a member of the City Council for at least ~ .t~_. years from the last date of the second consecutive tars. (2) This Ordinance shall not operate to shorten any current terl of members of the City Council presently in office. Option 8 Ordinance No. Page 2 (c) Applicability of Other Laws. In the absence of state legislation to allow general law cities to establish term limits, section 1307(b) will ,not be binding on the City until general law cities are authorized by state legislation to enforce term limits. The voters, however, can reject candidates who seek public office for more than two(2) consecutive terms now, (d) Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion to this Ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent Jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional .' SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. · . Pursuant to EleCtions Code 4e17. the Ordinance shall become effective upon the City Council's and City Clerk's certification that this measure has passed by a majority vote of the people. ADOPTED by a vote of the People of the City of Tustin on the day of NovembeF t~4, and certified by the Tustin City Council on the ____day of 1994. THOMAS J. SALTARELLI, Mayor ATTEST8 MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk