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CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR
June 7, 2016
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBER
AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Dr. Allan Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager
Rebecca Gomez, Councilmember
John Nielsen, Mayor David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Al Murray, Councilmember
Erica N. Rabe, City Clerk
Charles E. Puckett, Councilmember
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Treasurer
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2392 at 5:36 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein, and Councilmembers
Rebecca Gomez, Al Murray and Charles E. Puckett
Absent: None
City Clerk: Erica N. Rabe, City Clerk
Others Present: Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager, David E. Kendig, City Attorney
PUBLIC INPUT — None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION
[Government Code § 54956.9(d4)] — Two Cases
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
[Government Code § 54956.9(d2)] - Two Cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION [Government
Code § 54956.9(a)] - One Case
A. Successor Agency to the Tustin Redevelopment Agency, et al. v. Michael
Cohen: Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2015-80002046 CU-WM-
GDS
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS [Government Code §
54956.8] - Two Cases
A. Property 430-371-18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
Address/Description 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and John
Buchanan, Deputy Director of Economic
Development
Negotiating Parties OliverMcMillan Tustin Legacy Inc.
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
B. Property 430-271-41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 60, 61, 62, 63,
Address/Description 64, 65 (portion of), 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 (portion of)
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and John
Buchanan, Deputy Director of Economic
Development
Negotiating Parties Lincoln Property Company Commercial
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Government Code § 54957.6] -
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Recessed at 5:37 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Meeting #2392 at 7:07 p.m.
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INVOCATION — Councilmember Murray
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Puckett
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor John Nielsen, Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein, and Councilmembers
Rebecca Gomez, Al Murray and Charles E. Puckett
Absent: None
City Clerk: Erica N. Rabe, City Clerk
Others Present: Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager; David E. Kendig, City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action and will reconvene after the open session meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT— None
PRESENTATIONS —
o Mayor Nielsen presented a Certificate of Recognition to Eagle Scout Logan Castrey
o Mayor Nielsen presented a plaque to Retired Blacksmith Victor Andersen
o Mayor Nielsen presented Certificates of Recognition to members of the Orange
County Council Boy Scouts of America Canyons District Eagle Candidate Review
Committee
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-8
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Councilmember Puckett to
approve the balance as recommended by staff.
Motion carried: 5-0
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON
THE AGENDA
Motion: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the
public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading
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waived.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY HELD ON MAY 17, 2016
Motion: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council and Tustin Housing Authority held on May 17, 2016.
3. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS
The City Council has approved the use of Government Code Section 37208 to
expedite the payment of City of Tustin obligations that are in accordance with
the approved budget or continued operations authorizations.
Motion: That the City Council confirm and approve Accounts Payable in the
Amount of $3,514,895.60 as submitted the following listing of demands issued
on behalf of the City in accordance with Government Code Section 37208.
Type of Listing: Accounts Payable Total Amount
Warrant Runs $ 1,526,114.97
EFTs $ 1,988,780.63
$ 3,514,895.60
Date: May 6, 2016 - May 26, 2016
4. ACCEPTANCE OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY PROPERTIES BY QUITCLAIM
DEED TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN
City Council approval is requested for the City of Tustin to accept title to two (2)
Successor Agency to the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
("Successor Agency") properties by Quitclaim Deed. The properties are
identified as follows:
1. 345 E. Main Street (APN: 401-592-19): Tustin Library
2. 200 S C Street (APN: 401-574-04): Tustin Senior Center
Motion: That the City Council accept the two (2) Quitclaim Deeds and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptances.
6. OFFICE LEASE EXTENSION FOR 276 CENTENNIAL WAY, SUITE 104
Authorization is requested to execute a five year lease extension through June
30, 2021, for the suite at 275 Centennial Way to provide office space for the
Economic Development Division employees and certain operational functions.
Motion: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
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attached lease extension for Suite 104 at 275 Centennial Way, consistent with
the general terms identified in this Agenda Report.
6. NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Adoption of the proposed resolutions will call the election and consolidate
election services with the County of Orange.
Motion: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 16-24, calling of the holding of a General Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for the election of
certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of
California relating to general law cities; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 16-25, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held
on November 8, 2016 with the Statewide General Election to be held on
the date pursuant to section 10403 of the Elections Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016, FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS
OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL
LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 16-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION
10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
7. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE
Five (5) Police Department service vehicles and one (1) Police Department
motorcycle are in need of replacement. The Department has determined the
need to purchase four (4) Dodge Durango police packaged vehicles, one (1)
Chevrolet quad -cab truck and one (1) Honda police packaged motorcycle.
Additionally, there will be a need to award a contract for police equipment
conversion work for the newly purchased police units.
Motion: That the City Council authorize:
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1. The purchase of four (4) 2016 Dodge Durango police packaged vehicles
from Tustin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Tustin, California, in the
amount of $112,851.36
2. The purchase of one (1) 2016 Chevrolet Quad -Cab truck from Winner
Chevrolet in Elk Grove, California, in the amount of $32,161.51.
3. The purchase of one (1) 2016 Honda police packaged motorcycle from
Huntington Beach Honda in Huntington Beach, California, in the amount
of $26,918.16
4. The purchase of police equipment conversion packages for the
conversion of four (4) Dodge Durangos and one (1) Chevrolet quad -cab
truck and one (1) Honda Motorcycle in the amount of $55,706.50
5. The additional change -over costs of Police graphic signs for three (3) of
the four (4) 2015 Dodge Durango vehicles, and one (1) Chevrolet quad -
cab truck from an additional vendor, in the amount of $1,668.92.
6. The additional change -over costs of an equipment box for the rear of
vehicle for three (3) of the four (4) 2016 Dodge Durango vehicles from an
additional vendor, in the amount of $12,321.30.
7. The additional change -over costs to build an equipment utility box to
replace the bed of the 2016 Chevrolet Quad -Cab truck, and add a
custom pull out tray, in the amount of $12,230.71.
8. The Public Works Department to dispose of the retired surplus vehicles
at the next available public auction and credit net proceeds to the
applicable City Revenue Fund.
8. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ROADWAY
REHABILITATION AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (CIP 70015)
Staff is requesting the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Roadway
Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Repair Project CIP 70015.
Motion: That the City Council award a construction contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder, Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of
$1,479,346.36, for the FY 2015-16 Roadway Rehabilitation and Citywide
Sidewalk Repair Project CIP 70015 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk
to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 9-10
9. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEVYING OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
The Tustin Landscape and Lighting District Engineer's Report was completed
and approved by the City Council at their May 3, 2016 meeting. At that
meeting, the City Council declared its intention to levy annual assessments and
set a public hearing for June 7, 2016. In order to levy the annual assessments,
the City Council is required to conduct a public hearing and, provided there is no
majority protest, adopt Resolution No. 16-34 confirming the annual
assessments for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
Public hearing opened at 7:34 p.m.
Public hearing closed at 7:34 p.m. with no public comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember
Murray to:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed levy of
annual assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 16-34 confirming the annual assessments for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 16-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE TUSTIN
RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
10. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 16-33
APPROVING THE 2016 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The California Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983 requires the City
to develop and adopt an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) every five (5)
years. It requires urban water suppliers providing water for municipal services
of more than 3,000 connections or 3,000 acre-feet of water production annually,
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to prepare, conduct a public hearing and adopt a plan in accordance with the
prescribed requirements of the Act.
Public hearing opened at 7:35 p.m.
Public hearing closed at 7:35 p.m. with no public comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bernstein to conduct a public hearing, respond to public comments, and adopt
by Resolution No. 16-33 approving the City's 2015 Urban Water Management
Plan.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 16-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY OF TUSTIN 2015 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA WATER CODE
SECTIONS 10610 THROUGH 10656
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 11-13
11. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY -OWNED
AFFORDABLE HOMES AT 14542 NEWPORT AVENUE #3 AND 27 LOOK
OUT LANE AT MARKET RATE
The Tustin Housing Authority ("Authority") is seeking authorization to sell two (2)
Authority -owned affordable homes at 14542 Newport Avenue #3 and 27 Look
Out Lane at market rate.
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez that the Tustin Housing Authority Commission:
1) Authorize the sale of the Authority -owned affordable moderate income
home at 14542 Newport Avenue #3, located in the Arbor Walk
development, and the Authority -owned affordable low income home at 27
Look Out Lane, located in the Tustin Field I development, at market rate
prices; and
2) Authorize the Housing Authority Executive Director to negotiate a sales
price at the market rate; and
3) Direct the Housing Authority Executive Director to schedule Closed Session
Meetings when prospective purchasers are identified in order to receive
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Commission approval for each negotiated sale.
Motion carried: 5-0
12. WATER CONSERVATION UPDATE — APRIL 2016
As a result of the drought, the City of Tustin is required to provide the State
Water Resources Control Board with data that will be used to determine if the
City is meeting the required 21% conservation target and the various methods
being utilized to ensure compliance with the State's mandates. This report
summarizes the information provided to the State for the month of April 2016
and provides the City Council and the public with general information on
previous and upcoming actions taken by the City.
That City Council unanimously approved to receive and file this report.
13. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker provided an update regarding current legislation
of interest.
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
CITY MANAGER JEFFREY C. PARKER
Welcomed Carrie Woodward to the City Clerk's Office, who was recently promoted to a
Management Analyst from the Parks & Recreation Department
COUNCILMEMBER PUCKETT
Attended five Transportation Corridor Agency Committee meetings in recent weeks
May 19
Attended the Frontier Park Grand Re -Opening event; thanked Director of Parks & Recreation
Dave Wilson
May 21
• Attended the Tustin Relay for Life at Beckman High School and participated in the "Walk
with Doc"; thanked Councilmember Bernstein for all he did in raising money to support
cancer research
• Attended the Tustin/Santa Ana Rotary Club 7h Annual Lobsterfest
May 23
Attended the Hope International University 10th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser;
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announced that the event set a new record and raised $55,000 and thanked all those who
pledged donations
May 26
Attended the Goodwill of Orange County's Tierney Center for Veteran Services Dedication
Ceremony
May 30
Attended the Memorial Day Celebration at Santa Ana Cemetery; it was a good event and
Mayor Nielsen and Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein provided great remarks
June 3
Participated in the Orchard Hills Exit Interviews
June 5
Attended the 32nd Annual Street Fair and Chili Cook -Off; thanked the Parks & Recreation
staff and volunteers who always make the event a tremendous success
COUNCILMEMBER GOMEZ
May 13
Attended the Orange County Senior Citizens Advisory Council meeting in Mission Viejo; a
member of the Mission Viejo Police Department discussed recent scams aimed at senior
citizens and methods for reporting crimes online
Announced that June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; additional resources and
information regarding education and advocacy for seniors is available at the Office on Aging
website
May 17
Attended a Women in Leadership Luncheon; the keynote speaker was former State
Superintendent of Schools Delaine Eastin
May 19
Attended the Frontier Park Grand Re -Opening event; mentioned that the splash pad is a
welcome addition to the neighborhood
May 21
Attended the Tustin Relay for Life at Beckman High School; thanked everyone who
organized, participated, and raised money for a great cause
June 1
• Attended the Tustin High School Scholarship Breakfast; honored to present the
"Jonathan Dizon Memorial Scholarship" to a deserving senior baseball player
• Attended the "Currie Street Fair", where students from Currie Middle School's
Entrepreneurship Class taught by Zachariah Samarin, put their business skills to work
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and learned how to design a product and manage inventory, establish profit margins, and
market their services
• Attended the Citizen Academy Graduation Ceremony; thanked all the participants for
their commitment to the community and the city staff involved
• Attended the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Installation Dinner; the
Name -Gift Honorees were Jack Paris and long-time Tustin teacher Jean Paris
June 2
Participated in the Hillview High School Exit Interviews; mentioned that hearing about the
obstacles students have overcome, who have taken advantage of a second chance and are
on their way to graduation, was an incredible and overwhelming experience
June 3
Attended the retirement ceremony for Beckman High School Principal Adele Heuer
Mentioned that she received many positive comments from the community about the Chili
Cook -Off and the organization and safety of the event; thanked the volunteers and staff
involved in making the day a success
Congratulated all Tustin Unified students who are promoting and graduating in the next
couple weeks
Congratulated Carrie Woodward on her promotion to the City Clerk's Office
COUNCILMEMBER MURRAY
May 18
Attended the Association of California Cities Board of Directors meeting
May 19
Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Legislative and Communications
Committee meeting
May 21
Attended the Tustin Relay for Life at Beckman High School; it was a great event
May 23
Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting; discussed
the Interstate 405 Improvement and Expansion Project Financing Plan; the project will move
forward after careful deliberation and analysis and will hopefully improve the busiest stretch
of highway in the United States
May 23 — May 25
Visited Washington D.C. with the Orange County Business Council to meet with various
congressional members to discuss transportation, housing development, water, and
infrastructure issues
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May 26
Attended the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors meeting and Executive
Committee meeting
Thanked City Manager Jeffery Parker for his ongoing involvement and efforts with the
Orange County Task Force on homelessness, looking at options to address the issue in the
County
May 27
Attended the Association of California Cities Orange County Legislative and Regulatory
Committee meeting
May 30
Attended the Tri -City Memorial Day event; mentioned that his colleagues presented very well
and it was a nice ceremony
June 1
Attended the Citizen Academy Graduation Ceremony; staff did a great job
June 2
Attended the memorial services for former Laguna Niguel Mayor and Councilmember and
Orange County Fire Authority Board Member Jerry McCloskey; he will be missed greatly
June 3
Attended the retirement ceremony for Beckman High School Principal Adele Heuer; Adele
will be missed greatly, she has been in the public school system for 40 years and has done a
lot for the community
Announced that he is very proud of his daughter who is graduating from Beckman High
School and received a special scholarship
June 6
Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Board meeting
Thanked Chili Cook -Off Committee Co -Chairs Marilyn Buescher and Donna Peery for a
phenomenal job on the event, thanked the Parks & Recreation Department, Public Works,
Finance Department, volunteers and Sergeant Ryan Coe
MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN
May 19
Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees
meeting; community members were present to discuss aerial spraying of adulticides and the
Board approved a modification to the budget and added one million dollars for a more robust
outreach and educational program
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May 20
Attended the Orange County Water Summit; discussed all topics concerning water including
the Bay Delta Project, the Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County, and
conservation issues; thanked Jeff Thomas for a wonderful seminar
May 21
• Attended the Tustin Relay for Life at Beckman High School and participated in the "Walk
with Doc"; mentioned that the funds raised set a record and surpassed those from last
year and thanked everyone involved in making the event wonderful, particularly Erica
Rabe, Christine Zepeda, Derick Yasuda, and Janine Hernandez
• Attended the Tustin/Santa Ana Rotary Club 7th Annual Lobsterfest; mentioned that the
event was great and thanked Professor and Mrs. Perkins for the invitation
May 26
Attended the Goodwill of Orange County's Tierney Center for Veteran Services Dedication
Ceremony; looking forward to working together and serving the veteran population
May 27
Attended the Tustin Elementary School Memorial Day Assembly; had the privilege of
speaking with Fred Whitaker, Sr. who was one of the liberators of the Buchenwald
concentration camp
May 30
Had the privilege of speaking at the Tri -City Memorial Day event at the Santa Ana Cemetery;
thanked all veterans for their courage and sacrifices and mentioned that Tustin is doing
everything possible to ensure there are no homeless veterans
June 1
Attended the Citizen Academy Graduation Ceremony; congratulated all the graduates and
thanked staff for a wonderful educational experience
June 3
• Attended the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County meeting; the drought and the
Bay Delta Project were key topics discussed, and Curt Schmutte of the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California provided a great presentation titled "Evolving Delta:
Science to Reduce Conflict'
• Participated in the Orchard Hills Exit Interviews; commented that it is amazing to see the
maturity and growth of 8th graders and hear about their perspectives of the world
June 5
Attended the 32nd Annual Street Fair and Chili Cook -Off; mentioned that it was a wonderful
day and congratulated the Parks & Recreation staff and volunteers for a successful event
Congratulated Carrie Woodward on her promotion and welcomed her to the City Clerk's
Office
Congratulated all graduates who are in middle school, high school, college, and graduate
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school
Announced that the annual State of the City is coming up on Thursday, June gth and the
Tustin Man and Woman of the Year event is on Friday, June 10th
Mentioned that the City is doing an amazing job of conserving water and the staff involved in
the Public Works Department are top-notch and doing a great job
MAYOR NIELSEN
May 19
Attended the Frontier Park Grand Re -Opening event; mentioned that the park features a
frisbee golf course and recommended that the City Council host a tournament for charity
May 21
Attended the Tustin Relay for Life at Beckman High School and participated in the "Walk with
Doc"; thanked Councilmember Bernstein and staff for their efforts in raising money to support
cancer research
May 25
• Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee meeting; discussed
the Proposed Energy Strategy regarding treatment plants being 100% self-sufficient for
energy and power and recycling an additional 30 million gallons of water per day
• Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting:
o Considered nominations for Chair and Vice Chair and unanimously re-elected
John as Chair for the remainder of his term and elected Greg Sebourn from the
City of Fullerton as Vice Chair
o Approved contracts for odor -reducing chemicals used in the process of treating
waste
o Approved insurance renewals and discussed the upcoming transfer of Sewer Area
7 to East Orange County Water District
May 26
• Attended the Orange County Council of Governments meeting; the Board elected John
as Vice Chair, discussed the Governor's "May Revise" and the "Orange County Complete
Streets Initiative", and finished the Strategic Plan
• Attended an Ad -Hoc Committee meeting with the Foothill Communities Association
(FCA) and Councilmember Puckett; working on building better relations and
communication with the North Tustin community
May 30
Had the honor of speaking at the Tri -City Memorial Day event at the Santa Ana Cemetery;
mentioned that it was a great day and reminisced about his mother who was a United States
Marine and uncle and aunt who were World War 2 veterans
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June 1
Attended the Citizen Academy Graduation Ceremony; thanked all the participants, staff, and
City Manager Jeffrey Parker for his leadership and mentioned that the inaugural graduating
class was very diverse and a great group of individuals
June 2
Attended the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council meeting;
discussed Cap -and -Trade in the state and the diminished monies available and the uneven
distribution thereof
June 5
Attended the 32nd Annual Street Fair and Chili Cook -Off; mentioned that it was wonderful
event and thanked all those involved, especially Marilyn Buescher, Donna Marsh Peery,
Dave Wilson, and the Parks & Recreation Department
Event Announcements
Thursday, June 9
21 sc Annual State of the City
Tustin Community Center at the Market Place
5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday. June 14
Flag Day Celebration
Hosted by City of Tustin and American Legion Post 227
Tustin Library Courtyard
4:00 p.m.
Recessed to Closed Session at 8:15 p.m.
Reconvened in Open Session at 9:19 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council took
no reportable action.
ADJOURNED at 9:19 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 2016
for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
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