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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 MINUTES 01-03-95 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 5, 1994 NO. 3 1-3-95 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:05 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Doyle. The Invocation was given by Councilmember Worley. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Jim Ports, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley 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 Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Rick Zimmer, Redevelopment Program Manager Dan Fox, Senior Planner Gary Veeh, Water Service Manager Anne Bonner, Associate Planner Approximately 40 in the audience PROCL~HATIONS WOODY WOODPECKER ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR CONTEST WINNER Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a proclamation to Jason O'Grady for being selected as the Southern California winner of the WoodY'Woodpecker Environmental Calendar. Contest in the third grade category. ROTARY CLUB VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a proclamation to the Rotary Club proclaiming January 1995, as Four Way Test Month. PUBLIC INPUT ORANGE COUNTY INVESTMENT POOL FAILURE The following members of the audience commended Councilmember Thomas, Finance Director Ron Nault, and the Audit' Committee for early withdrawal of City funds from the Orange County Investment CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 12-5-94 Pool; and requested proclamations be given in recognition of their foresight: Jerry Weil, 1702 Summerville, Tustin Leslie Pontious, 1882 Mitchell, Tustin The following member of the audience commended Councilmember Thomas for his courage to withstand political pressure on his recommendation to withdraw funds from the Orange County Investment Pool: Mark Robles, 27471 Morro Drive, Mission Viejo Mayor Saltarelli stated he was pleased that the City had withdrawn from the Orange County Investment Pool and noted criticism received by the City for that action; remarked on the Audit Committee's recommendation to withdraw from the investment pool; and supported proclamations be given to the Audit Committee, Ron Nault,~'and_Councilmember Thomas. Council/staff discussion followed clarifying that the City's total principle had been withdrawn and only accrued interest remained in the Investment Pool. Mayor Pro Tem Potts and William Huston, City Manager, addressed speaker Weil's comments regarding the City Treasurer position and deposit of City funds into.the Orange County Investment Pool. Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated that when the Audit Committee recommended withdrawal from the Investment Pool, Council had not been informed. He said it was important for Council to be notified of activity that affected the City, and hoped that the future would bring improved communication. Councilmember Thomas said that although he had supported the City's withdrawal from the Investment Pool, because of the impact throughout the County of Orange, it was not an occasion to celebrate. He noted numerous calls he had received from other elected officials who were very concerned with the situation; commended the Audit Committee and ~Ron Nault; commented on the advantage of having the Audit Committee as an independent, monitoring body; the possible affect of the County's financial crisis on the City, other agencies, and taxpayers; he pledged support to oppose raising taxes to recover County losses; and he was optimistic that the County could resolve the matter in a positive way. PUBLIC ~r~ARING (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 3) AMENDED FINAL STATEMENT (APPLICATION) FOR PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, reported that in May 1994, Council approved' an allocation of federal Community CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 12-5-94 · Development Block Grant (C~BG).~. ~ funds for rehabilitation, historic preservation, public service Projects and programs, the City's Graffiti Removal Program, and part-time code enforcement staff. She stated the proposed amendment of funding would enable the purchase of computer hardware and software necessary to administer the CDBG program, offset a portion of the City's cost of staff training and subscriptions to related publications, and upgrade the previously allocated part-time code enforcement position to a full-time position. Councilmember Doyle stated the code enforcement officer must concentrate on issuing citations in the southwest area; the area problems would not be resolved until the absentee landlords were held accountable for the condition of their property; and he stressed that if the landlords did not pay the citations' the City should take legal action. William Huston, City Manager, responded that the addition of a second full-time code enforcement position would allow aggressive concentration in the southwest area. He said that the code enforcement officers would be working with the police department in the southwest area; the City was willing to pursue matters in court; and proceed with southwest area property acquisition and rehabilitation through the City's housing programs. Councilmember Worley stated she was pleased with the addition of a full-time code enforcement position and noted a successful program the City of Pasadena had implemented to combat their slum housing area. Council/staff discussion followed regarding necessary purchase of computer equipment and costs. Mayor Saltarelli opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Resolution No. 94-128 approving an amendment to the Final Statement (application) for the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for fiscal year 1994-95: RESOLUTION NO'. 94-128 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S 1994-95 FINAL STATEMENT (APPLICATION) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SUCH APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Motion carried 5-0. ZONE CHANGE 94-005 (FRANCHER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.) Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the proposed project, located on the northwest corner of Red Hill Avenue and Nisson Road, was a request to change the zoning, designation from Retail Commercial to Commercial General District to allow a fast food drive-through for CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 12-5-94 Taco Bell. He stated the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the City for the dedication of required right-of-way along Red Hill Avenue and Nisson Road; construction of improvements along Red Hill Avenue and the northeast corner of Nisson Road; and reimbursement of the applicant's construction costs by the City. He said the applicant and property owner had agreed to the conditions. Mayor Saltarelli opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of Zone Change 94-005: Scott Duffner, Francher Development Services, Inc. There were no other speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed at 7:43 p.m. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to approve the Environmental Determination for the project by adopting the following Resolution No. 94-137: RESOLUTION NO. 94-~37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR ZONE CHANGE 94-005 INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Councilmember Thomas stated he would abstain from voting on this matter due to a prior relationship with one of the applicants. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas abstained. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, to authorize appropriation of funding for reimbursement to the applicant for street improvement construction. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas abstained. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, that Ordinance No. 1144 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 4-0, Thomas abstained. - .. . Following'first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1144 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Doyle, seconded by Worley, that the following Ordinance No. 1144 be introduced: ORDINAI~CE NO. ~144 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 94-005, A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE A ZONE CHANGE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14042 RED HILL AVENUE FROM RETAIL COMMERCIAL (C-l) DISTRICT TO COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) DISTRICT Motion carried 4-0, Thomas abstained. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 12-5-94 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD): COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY (CHAS) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT (APR) Anne Bonner, Associate Planner, reported that the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) was prepared to include a profile of the community and its affordable housing, a five-year plan to increase the availability of affordable housing, and an annual plan indicating the acti6ns necessary to carry out the affordable housing goals. She said that th~ Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required preparation of an annual performance report (APR) which identified the City's progress in providing affordable housing and supportive housing services. She stated that any public comments must be submitted to staff by December 27, 1994 and would be included in the APR and forwarded to HUD. Council/staff discussion followed regarding CDBG and Redevelopment funding; availability of housing program information to the public; future community workshop and training sessions on procedures to apply for CDBG fUnds; providing an informational CDBG brochure at City Hall; First-Time Homebuyer Program; and the flexibility in allocating funds to any program identified in CHAS' Implementation Plan. Mayor Saltarelli opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to approve the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Annual Performance Report (APR) by minute action authorizing its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for review and approval upon closure of the public review and comment period. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT C~L~.NDAR (ITEMS 4 THROUGH 18) · · Item No. 9 was 'removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Saltarell'i.- It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worle¥, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,208,006.34 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $319',776.35. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 21, 1994 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of November 21, 1994. RESOLUTION NO. 94-136 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ASPHALT CONCRETE REHABILITATION AND OVERLAY PROJECT, FY 1994- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 12-5-94 · · 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 95, CIP NO. 700001 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-136 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement of bids for subject project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CALTRANS TRAFFIC CONTRACT RENEWAL Recommendation: Approve renewal of subject contract with the Department of Transportation for reimbursement of monies expended for traffic control during the I-5 and SR-55 construction as recommended by the Police Department. REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 94-34 - CLAIMANT, ROGER AND LORI BADILLA; DATE OF LOSS, 4/10/94; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 9/28/94 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for property damage in the amount of $450.00 as recommended by the City Attorney. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS, PROJECT NO. 600122 Recommendation: Award the contract for subject project to Steve Casada Construction Co. of Anaheim, California, in the amount of $261,319.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. PARKING AT THE "B" STREET PARKING BAY ADJACENT TO PEPPERTREE PARK Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RAWLINGS RESERVOIR RETAINING WALL REPAIR, PROJECT NO. 600094 Recommendation: (1) Terminate award of subject contract to Calex Engineering Company and (2) Award subject contract to Mallcraft Incorporated and William L. Murdoch, a joint venture, in the amount of $415,847.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT 14366 Recommendation: Accept the public improvements as completed and authorize the release of the following bonds in the indicated amounts: Faithful Performance Bond No. 7314, $44,224.40; Labor and Materials Bond No. 7314, $22,112.20; and MonumentatiOn Bond No. 7315, $15,000.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT 14576 Recommendation: Accept the public improvements as completed and authorize the release of the following bonds for the indicated amounts: Faithful Performance Bond No. 7316, $33,626.00; Labor and Materials Bond No. 7316, $16,813.00; and Monumentation Bond No. 7317, $15,000.00 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 12-5-94 AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY TP,~NSPORTATION AUTHORITY, COUNTY OF ORANGE, ;tND CITIES OF TUSTIN AND SANTA ANA FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SEVENTEENTH STREET OVERCROSSING OF SR-55 FREEWAY, PROJECT NO. 700119 Recommendation: Approve subject amendment and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject amendment to the cooperative agreement on behalf of the City of Tustin as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 16. 1995 VACANCIES - COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, BOARDS Recommendation: Approve the 1995 vacancy listing of City Council- appointed Commissions, Committees and Boards as recommended by the Office of the City Clerk. 17. DECLARING RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 8, 1994 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolution No. 94-130 declaring the results for the November 8, 1994 Special Municipal Election; and certify the adoption of the following Ordinance No. 1126 (Measure H) and Ordinance No. 1130 (Measure J) as~recommended by the Office of the City Clerk: -. RESOLUTION NO. 94-130 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994, DECLARING THE RESULT AND OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW ORDINANCE NO. 1126 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, LIMITING CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 1130 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, REQUIRING THAT CITY CONTRACTS FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND THE COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIAL BE SUBJECT TO COMPETITIVE BID 18. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - NOVEMBER 28t 1994 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 November 28, 1994. .. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. '9 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-132 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT BRYAN AVENUE AND PARKCENTER LANE Councilmember Worley said she opposed the installation of another traffic signal at Bryan Avenue and Parkcenter Lane because of the number of traffic signals existing on Bryan Avenue. She 'stated that although the traffic warrants supported installation of a signal and the project had been partially funded, she believed a traffic signal on Bryan Avenue and Parkcenter Lane was unnecessary. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 12-5-94 Mayor Saltarelli said that installation of the traffic signal would'affect several members of the Council who resided in that area and would be an inconvenience to area residents. He stated concern with refunding the project bonds now and requiring a signal at that location in the future. Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, stated that the traffic warrant peak hour volume was met at the location; minimum requirements to satisfy a traffic warrant did not legally mandate that a signal be installed; increasing traffic volume in the area indicated a signal would be needed in the future at Bryan/Parkcenter; signal installation would assist bicyclists and pedestrians crossing Bryan Avenue; and signals forced traffic circulation to high volume intersections. Mayor Saltarelli noted traffic habits of the immediate area residents; stated he opposed installation of the signal because he did not believe it was necessary at this time; stated concern regarding children crossing the street and the speed of the traffic; and questioned whether the signal.would be a controlled light. Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, responded the signal would be a controlled device coordinated with traffic lights on Browning and Tustin Ranch Road. Council/staff discussion followed regarding traffic signal timing and control; pedestrians and children use of Tustin Ranch Road to cross Bryan Avenue; red arrows; contacting the developers to discuss funding the signal installation in the future; and continuing the item for 30 days. It was moved by Worle¥, seconded by Potts, to continue this item for 30 days. Motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 19 THROUGH 21) 19. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL PARK AND 'RECREATION CONFERENCE IN SAN JOSE · : It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to appropriate $4,28Q.00 for Parks and Recreation Commission attendance at the Annual Park and Recreation Conference. Motion carried 5-0. 20. LEGAL SERVICES William Huston, City Manager, stated that Council requested changes to the draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Proposal. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 12-5-94 21. Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested the RFQ require a minimum of 3-5 years of municipal law experience; exclude City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney experience; and an AV rating was desirable. Councilmember Doyle requested the RFQ include that the law firm provide task billing. William Huston, City Manager, stated task billing could be identified in the RFQ and stipulated in the final agreement with the law firm. Councilmember Worley stated she supported requesting five years of legal practice in lieu of ten years, and favored a combination of Alternatives 2 and 3. Mayor Saltarelli said he would support requiring an AY rating as desirable and 3-5 years municipal law experience. He stated that the qualifications must not be too minimal because there would be an overwhelming response from applicants'without necessary requirements and experience. Council/staff ~discussion followed regarding AV rating; minimum legal practice requirement of seven years; minimum municipal law experience requirement of 3-5 years; task billing; formation of a committee to review the RFQ process; and Council review of all submitted RFQs. Council concurred to approve a combination of Request for Qualifications and Proposal Alternatives 2 and 3; and specific clarification of modifications would be determined by the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and submitted to staff. PRIVATE ALLEYS - SECURITY LIGHTING Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated he had received complaints from southwest area residents that their alley security lighting was repeatedly vandalized. He said there were existing poles in the private alleys, and requested the City assist the property owners with installing lights to reduce crime in the area. Council/staff discussion followed regarding waiving building permit fees for installation of security lighting; and Housing Rehabilitation program grants for security lighting. Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated the importance of security lighting in alleys to alleviate vandalism and crime; lowering the density in the southwest area; and forwarding a letter to the State regarding redeveloping the area into a park. Council/staff discussion regarding whether Southern California Edison could assist in security light installation. The follOwing member of the audience spoke regarding installation of street lights in alleys would be at City expense; and Southern CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 12-5-94 California Edison would meet with staff to explore available assistance programs: Pat Buttress, Southern California Edison Company Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, stated that upon Council approval, the Redev.elopment Agency ' s Housing Rehabilitation program allowed $1,000.00 for each property applicant in the southwest area for installation of security lighting. It was moved by Potts, seconded by WOrley, to allocate $1,000.00 grant funding for each applicant from the Housing Rehabilitation program for southwest area security lighting. Council/speaker discussion followed regarding the City's responsibility for the electricity costs; and maintenance and repair would be handled by Southern California Edison. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS EL CAMINO REAL/NEWPORT AVENUE AND COSMOPOLITAN APARTMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Councilmember Doyle expressed pleasure that the E1 Camino Real/Newport Avenue construction project and demolition of the Cosmopolitan Apartments were proceeding. BUS SHELTERS Councilmember Doyle questioned the status of advertising bus shelters. Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager, responded that the item would be ~agendized at the January 3, 1995 Council meeting. ROLLER HOCKEY' Councilmember Doyle expressed pleasure at receiving information from the Boys and Girls Club regarding roller hockey in their gymnasium and he supported their efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested the Boys and Girls Club roller hockey proposal be agendized for the joint meeting of the Youth Issues Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission. SHEEPFOLD DONATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Potts thanked those that brought donations to Larwin Square for the Sheepfold. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11, 12-5-94 RED LEFT-TURN ARROWS Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested agendizing elimination of red left- turn arrows. Councilmember Worley stated there was no reason for red left-turn arrows and she supported their elimination. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Councilmember Worley noted a successful tree lighting ceremony and suggested a future starting time of 7:00 p.m. Mayor Saltarelli commended staff on the tree lighting ceremony and questioned if a real Christmas tree could be planted. William Huston, City Manager, responded that the different Christmas tree varieties had been difficult to grow in that area. RALPHS SUPERMARKET GRAND OPENING Councilmember Worley noted the grand opening of Ralphs Supermarket at Jamboree Road and Irvine Boulevard. BURGLARIES/PARKING - SERRANO DEVELOPMENT Councilmember Thomas requested increased police patrol in the Serrano development due to recent burglaries; and he noted that no-parking signs on Peters Canyon Road were causing increased parking in Serrano Development on Timmons and requested removal of the signs. CHURCH CONSTRUCTION Councilmember Thomas noted over 300 Jehovah Witnesses were working on their church over the weekend and commended their efforts. DECEMBER 19, 1994 COUNCIL MEETING Councilmember Thomas questioned if the December 19, 1994 Council meeting would be held. Council concurred to cancel the December 19, 1994 Council meeting and a special meeting would be scheduled if necessary. CITY FOCUS CABLE SHOW Councilmember Thomas noted that Assemblyman Gil Ferguson and Proposition 187 were featured on a recent City Focus cable show. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT REPORT Mayor Saltarelli stated that with the recent reduced assessed valuations of property due to the County Assessor's oversight on appeal deadlines, he requested a report on how reductions on CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 12, 12-5-94 Tustin properties would affect the City. DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT REPORT Mayor Saltarelli requested agendizing a report on delinquent assessments. . HAPPY HOLIDAYS Mayor Saltarelli wished everyone happy holidays. CLOSED BESBION Mayor Saltarelli announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with Nick Nichols, the City's labor negotiator. The employee organizations involved in potential negotiations .were Tustin Municipal Employees Association and Tustin Police Officers Association. Unrepresented employees were management and confidential units. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R. SALTARELLI, MAYOR MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 20t 1994 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 6:03 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was 'led by Mayor Saltarelli. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Jim Potts, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley Council Absent: Hone City Clerk Wynn: Absent Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager Ronald A. Nauit, Finance Director Tim serlet, Director of Public Works Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Valerie Crabill, Chief Deputy City Clerk Dana Kasdan, 'Engineering Services Manager Donna Hinshaw, Executive Coordinator Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Approximately 20 in the audience PUBLIC INPUT - None REGULAR BUSINESS le ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY IMPACT ON THE CITY OF TUSTIN William Huston, City Manager, summarized potential impacts of the Orange County bankruptcy on the City including: property tax allocations to the General Fund, Redevelopment Agency, Assessment Districts, and Landscape and Street Lighting District; refinancing Assessment District bonds; higher interest rates affecting Tustin Ranch hgmeowner assessment bills; financing of the' Edinger/Jamboree Road overpass project; $1.9 million Orange County Transportation Authority allocation for the Tustin rail station project; funding arrangements with the Orange County Water District for construction of two water wells and the 17th Street nitrate plant; Orange County Water District's increase of water replenishment fees could impact the City's Water Enterprise Fund operating costs and water rates; delaying expansion of library operating hours; future joint transportation projects with the Transportation Corridor Agency, County of Orange, the cities of Irvine and Santa Ana, and the Orange CountY Transportation Agency; delay in payment to the City of Measure M turnback funds; Community Development Block Grant funds; future annual contributions made by cities to the Orange County Risk Management Authority self-insured program; County delay of action on the 800 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 12-20-94 megahertz Police/Public Works communication system; and State assistance to Orange County agencies. Council/staff discussion followed regarding bond refinancing by other agencies; Measure M turnback funds; Orange County Risk Management investment coverage; and school district investments. William Huston, City Manager, reported on the County of Orange bankruptcy status including: the U.S. Department of Justice appointment of a bankruptcy Trustee; formation of a seven-member Creditor's Committee and Committee responsibilities; Tustin's request to be appointed to the cities subcommittee of the Creditor's Committee; release of funds for emergency needs; individual agency lawsuits were discouraged; and the County Treasurer's establishment of commingled or bond fund accounts. council/staff discussion followed regarding no lawsuits had been filed against the County; affect of the County bankruptcy on the State deficit; 800 megahertz communication system; agendizing bankruptcy status reports at future Council meetings; property tax monies collected prior t© December 6, 1994 would be impounded as part of the"C0unty bankruptcy; percentage of property tax money that may be withheld by the County; daily monitoring by staff of County bankruptcy activity; hiring bankruptcy counsel; allocation of property tax funding was the top priority of all Orange County cities; property tax monies collected after December 6, 1994 should be 100 percent reallocated to the cities; one attorney representing all cities impacted by the bankruptcy; possible conflict of interest within the different agencies; all agencies must work through the Creditor's Committee; City Attorney information hotline maintained open communication between agencies; emergency fund withdrawal limit of 30 percent; Creditor's Committee commendable performance; and the City's investments in the State Local Agency Investment Fund. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. .' .. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saltarelli announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with Nick Nichols, the City's labor negotiator. The employee organizations involved in potential negotiations were Tustin Municipal Employees Association and Tustin Police Officers Association. Unrepresented employees were management and confidential units. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 12-20-94 Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. THOMAS R. SALTARELLI~ MAYOR MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK