HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 2000 08 07 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 7, 2000
INTERVIEWS - At 5:00 p.m. the City Council conducted interviews for Commission/Committee
vacancies.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas at 7:00 p.m. ~n the Council Chamber, 300
Centennial Way, Tustin, California, The Invocation was given by Pastor Dane Counts and the
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Saltarelli.
ROLL CALL
Council Present: Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor
Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor Pro Tam
Mike Doyle
Jim Potts (left dais at 7:34 p.m.)
Thomas R. Saltarelli
Council Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker
Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
George Jeffries, City Treasurer
Doug Holland, Deputy City Attorney
Steve Foster, Chief of Police
Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development
Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works
Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks and Recreation Services
Dana Kasdan, Eng~neenng Services Manager
Arlene Marks, Human Resources Manager
Beverley White, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager
Chu Thai, Senior Management Analyst
Approximately 30 in the audience
PROCLAMATION - None
PUBLIC INPUT
City Staff - Phil Cox, Cox's Market Plaza Tustin, thanked staff for their help on his
restaurant project.
Cordova Apartments - Kimbedy Mitchell, Chandrashekar Sethuraman, and Sakhi Hassan,
residents of Cordova Apartments, complained about rent increases, water bills, trash bills,
condition of grounds, pool, handicapped parking, auto burglaries, vandalism, lack of trash
pickup at the apartments; and submitted a petition from apartment residents.
William Huston, City Manager, responded that the City did not have jurisdiction in all of these
areas but would investigate those that were not landlord-tenant issues; and mediation
services available through the County could be helpful in solving landlord-tenant disputes.
Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development, commented that the lack of
handicap parking was a violation of both the California Building Code and Americans With
Disabilities Act; and stated the City could take action in this area immediately.
Councilmember Doyle said that once the Orange County Health Department was notified of
the condition of the pool, the problem would be rectified.
Minutes - City Council August 7, 2000 - Page I
PUBLIC HEARING - None
CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS 1 THROUGH 9 )
It was moved bV Ports, seconded bV Wodey, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended by
staff. Motion carried 5-0.
t. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 17, 2000 REGULAR MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of July 17, 2000.
2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $4,076,732.50 and ratify Payroll in
the amount of $398,564.68.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 00-60 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M002
TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 12-5271 FOR
THE PROSPECT AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND
IRVINE BOULEVARD (CIP 7161 )
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-60 approving Program Supplement Agreement
No. M002 to Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 12-5271 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Tustin as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
400-75
4. RESOLUTION NO. 00-57- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ANNUAL
SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GU'rTER REPAIR PROJECT, FY 1999-2000 (PROJECT NO.
402-6235)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-57 accepting said work as complete and
authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion, and direct the City Clerk to: 1 ) Release
the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of
recordation of the Notice of Completion; and 2) Release the Faithful Performance Bond not
sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and assuming
no claims or Stop Notices are filed, it is further recommended that 35 days after the date of
recordation of the Notice of Completion the City Council authorize payment of the final 10%
retention in the amount of $15,598.13 to Med Tox, Inc. as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division. 400-45
5. RESOLUTION NO. 00-59 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. M001
TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 12-5271 FOR
THE IRVINE BOULEVARD REHABILITATION PROJECT BETWEEN THE SR-55
FREEWAY AND PROSPECT AVENUE (CIP NO. 7160)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00-59 approvmg Program Supplement Agreement
No. M001 to Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 12-5271 and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Tustin as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Englneenng Division.
400-75
6. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT QUARTERLY REPORTS
Recommendation: Receive and file subject report as recommended by the Community
Development Department.
690-10
7. APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
Recommendation: Select the change 'n the California per Capita Personal Income as the
price factor for adjusting the 2000/2001 appropriation limit; and adopt the following Resolution
No. 00-56 setting the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2000/2001 at $41,587,229.00 as
recommended by the Finance Director:
RESOLUTION NO. 00-56 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING AND ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE
'CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SECTION 7910 OF THE
GOVERNMENT CODE
330-50
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 00-58 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A CANOPY FOR STREET SWEEPER
UNLOADING AREA - NPDES COMPLIANCE (CIP NO. 1036)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 00~58 approving the plans and specifications for a
canopy for the Street Sweeper Unloading Area at the Field Services Maintenance yard (CIP
No. 1036), and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended
by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
400-45
9. REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - RED
HILL AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING FROM EDINGER AVENUE TO WALNUT
AVENUE (CIP NO. 7124)
Recommendation: Reject all bids received on July 18, 2000, and authorize and direct the
.... City Clerk to re-advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division. 400-45
REGULAR BUSINESS ( ITEMS 10 THROUGH 13 )
10. CEDAR GROVE PARK STATUS OF ON-SITE PARKING
It was moved bY DoVle, seconded by WodeV, to approve Alternative Number 1 to expand the
existing parking lot to provide additional parking spaces for Cedar Grove Park.
Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager, reported: six alternatives had been identified for
adding on-site parking; and staff recommended that Council approve Altemative Number 1,
expansion of the existing parking lot into a landscaped area adjacent to Pioneer Road.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding the alternatives, their location, cost, and safety
issues; Alternative Number 1 would add 23 parking spaces at a cost of $175,000; Alternative
Number 4 would add 31 spaces for $195,000; onstreet parking was not considered safe;
Proposition 12 would bring additional funds into the City; and immediate resolution to the
parking problem was needed.
Councilmember Ports stated protocol should be observed in bringing this issue before the
Parks and Recreation Commission before the Council took action on it.
Mayor Pro Tem Wodey stated this was a serious matter that needed immediate resolution:
Councilmember Doyle rescinded the motion to approve Alternative Number 1.
It was moved by Saltarelli, seconded by Wo~eV, to approve Alternative Number 4 to expand
the existing parking lot to provide 31 additional parking spaces for Cedar Grove Park.
Motion carried 4-1, Potts opposed. 920-65
11. ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND WATER ENTERPRISE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 200012001
William Huston, City Manager, reported Resolution No. 00-55 would adopt the draft budget
reviewed at the workshop; $28,500 had been added to cover play court resurfacing at three
locations; there would be a mid-year adjustment to reflect incoming Proposition 12 funds to
the park development fund; and another mid-year adjustment would reflect incoming funds
from the state budget on transportation.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding the unused $400,000.00 that had been allocated
for Pioneer School lighting; the funds could remain as they were and be redirected mid-year
or be redirected now to the Park Development Fund; or they could be reallocated for Tustin
Legacy at a later date once the Master Plan was completed.
It was moved by Wodey, seconded by Ports; to adopt the following Resolution No. 00-55
appropriating the City's Governmental Funds of$40,111,421.00; Special Revenue Funds of
$17,113,357.00; the City's Water Enterprise Budget of $15,367,656.00; and as modified to
include redirection of the $400,000.00 Pioneer School lighting funds to the Park Development
Fund:
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RESOLUTION NO. 00-55 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FROM
THE ANTICIPATED REVENUES OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilmember Ports left the dais at 7:34 p.m. 330-50
12. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The following candidates applied for the Planning Commission (2 vacancies for terms
expiring July 15, 2002, and 2 vacancies for terms expiring July 16 2001): James Cronn,
John Keyin Dillon, Andrew N. Hamilton, Sonja Healey, Ginny HoVland, Linda Jennings, Steve
Kozak, John S. Lee, Nathan Menard, Elizabeth Nadon, Jennifer Phillips, Leslie Ann Pontious,
and Robert Wintheiser.
Ballots were cast as follows for terms expiring July 15, 2002:
Thomas: Jennings, Kozak
Worley: Jennings, Kozak
Doyle: Kozak, Pontious
Saltarelli: Jennings, Kozak
Linda Jennings (3 votes) and Steve Kozak (4 votes) were appointed to the Planning
Commission.
Ballots were cast for terms expiring July 16, 2001, as follows:
Thomas: Ponti0us, Wintheiser
Worley: Pontious, Wintheiser
Doyle Healy, Pontious
Saltarelli: Pontious, Wintheiser
Leslie Anne Pontious (4 votes) and Robert Wintheiser (3 votes) were appointed to the
Planning Commission.
The following candidates applied for the Parks and Recreation C0mm ssion (3 vacancies for
terms expiring July 15, 2002 and 1 vacancy for a term expiring July 16, 2001): John Dillon,
Elaine Dove, Todd Ferguson, Sonja Healy, John Lee, Adrian Morton, Hunry Nunez, and Carl
Thielman.
Ballots were cast as follows for terms expiring July 15, 2002:
Thomas: Dove, Morton, Nunez
Worley: Dove, Morton, Nunez
Doyle: Dove, Morton, Nunez
Saltarelli: Ferguson, Morton, Nunez
Henry Nunez (4 votes), Adrian Morton (4 votes), and Elaine Dove (3 votes) were appointed to
the Parks and Recreation Commission
Ballots were cast for one term expiring July 16, 2001, as follows:
Thomas: Ferguson
Worley: Ferguson
Doyle: Healy
Saltarelli: Ferguson
Todd Ferguson (3 votes) was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The following candidates applied for Cultural Resources Advisory Committee (2 vacancies for
terms expiring July 19, 2004): James Cronn, Nancy L. Fontaine, Sharon Jones, and Nathan
Menard.
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Ballots were cast as follows:
Thomas: Jones, Menard
Worley: Jones, Menard
Doyle: Jones, Menard
Saltarelli: Jones, Menard
Sharon Jones (4 votes) and Nathan Menard (4 votes) were appointed to the Cultural
Resources Advisory Committee.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding the vacancy created by the resignation of Linda
Jennings from the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee.
...... Mayor Thomas thanked the resigning members of the Commissions for their hard work;
requested staff prepare proclamations; congratulated the new Commission/Committee
members; and offered Councirs support.
Mayor Pro Tern Wodey thanked the retiring members for their successful terms; reminded
the new appointees of their advisory capacity; and encouraged them to feel free to contact
Council as issues arose. 120-20
120-40
120-50
PUBLIC INPUT - None
OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
MCAS-Tustin/Housing
Councilmember Doyle noted the Navy's refusal to move forward on the base closure
and poor condition of the base property; stated over 1,000 empty housing units could be
utilized by the community; and requested staff contact Orange County Vector Control to
alleviate the rodent problem on the grounds.
Utility Rates
..... Councilmember Doyle questioned rising electdc rates.
Kim Scherer, of Southern California Edison, explained recent restructuring utility
legislation; SCE rates had been frozen for several years and would remain in effect until
2002; explained that some rate increases in California were due to unregulated utility
companies raising their rates; suggested residents concerned with higher electric bills
request an energy audit by SCE; and SCE rate increases in 2002 were possible.
Skateboard Park
Mayor Pro Tern Worley commented on the popularity of skateboarding; she had visited
two skateboard parks in Santa Barbara and Monterey; and requested the Parks and
Recreation Commission study constructing a skateboard park in the City.
Library Rehabilitation Project
Mayor Pro Tern Worley stated that she would be meeting with the County Librarian,
John Adams, regarding obtaining Proposition 14 monies for the City's library
rehabilitation project.
Fire Training Facility
Mayor Pro Tem Worley said the Orange County Fire Authority would be building a fire
training facility at Jamboree and Tustin Ranch Road and was asking for volunteers from
nearby housing complexes of Sedona, Richmond-American, Westmont and Columbia,
to form an ad hoc committee for the project.
Tustin Legacy
Mayor Pro Tem Worley remarked on Santa Ana School District's request for land at
Tustin Legacy; assured residents that Council was actively involved in negotiations with
Santa Ana; and thanked Councilmember Saltarelli for his time and effort on the matter.
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Commission/Committee Vacancies
Mayor Thomas thanked everyone who applied for Commission/Committee vacancies.
CLOSED SESSION - The City Council convened in closed session to confer with its labor
negotiator, William A. Huston, City Manager, regarding unrepresented management employees.
ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. The next regular meeting
of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
CLOSED SESSION STATEMENT - The City Council met in closed session to confer with its
labor negotiator, William A, Huston, City Manager, regarding unrepresented management
employees. It was pqoved and seconded to authorize the City Manager to implement salary
adjustments for certain classifications of unrepresented management employees.
.Motion carried 4-0, Potts absent.
P~,~LA STOKER, CITY CLERK
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