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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
MAY 21 1994
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:00 P.M. at the
Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Councilmember Doyle.
,INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Henry Sellers, First Baptist Church.
ROLL CALL
Council Present:
Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor
Jim Potts, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Doyle
Jeffery M. Thomas
Council Absent:
Tracy A. Worley
None
City Clerk:
Mary E. Wynn
Others Present:
William A. Huston, City Manager
James G. Rourke, City Attorney
Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager
W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police
Robert Ledendecker, Director of Public Works
Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director
Robert Ruhl, Field Services Manager
Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent
Valerie Whiteman, Chief Deputy City Clerk
David DeBerry, Deputy City Attorney
Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager
Dan Fox, Senior Planner
Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner
Bettie Correa, Senior Personnel Analyst
Gary Veeh, Water Operations Manager
Randy Westrick, Recreation Supervisor
Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant
Approximately 50 in the audience
PROCLAMATIONS
POSTAL CARRIER FOOD DRIVE DAY
Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a proclamation declaring May
140, 1994 as Postal Carrier Food Drive Day.
Tammy McKinney, National Association of Letter Carriers Branch
7371 accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for
supporting the event.
PRESERVATION WEEK
Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a proclamation declaring May
8 through 14, 1994 as National Preservation Week.
Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner, accepted the proclamation on behalf of
the Cultural Resources Committee and thanked the Council for
supporting historic preservation in the City.
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PUBLIC INPUT
TUSTIN TENNIS CLUB AGREEMENT
Bud Henry, Tustin Tennis Club, expressed appreciation to staff,
Council, and former Councilmember Pontious for supporting the
Tennis Club agreement.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4)
1• VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14168 (CALIFORNIA PACIFIC HOMES)
Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the subject project was located
on the northwest corner of Tustin Ranch Road and Township Drive
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and was approximately 10.6 acres. The applicant had proposed to
subdivide the site to accommodate 69 detached family dwelling
units with a density of 6.5 dwelling units per acre, significantly
below the maximum density authorized by the East Tustin Specific
Plan. He stated the Planning Commission approved the Design
Review and recommended approval of the project.
Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m.
The following member of the audience stated he was available to j
answer questions regarding Tentative Tract Map 14168:
Douglas Woodward, California Pacific Homes representative
There were no other speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing
was closed at 7:10 p.m.
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to approve the
environmental determination for the project by adopting the
following Resolution No. 94-47:
RESOLUTION NO. 94-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EAST TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN (FINAL EIR
85-2, AS MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENTLY ADOPTED SUPPLEMENTS AND ADDENDA)
IS ADEQUATE TO SERVE AS THE PROGRAM EIR FOR VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 14168, AND ALL FEASIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE
BEEN INCORPORATED AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to approve Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 14168 by adopting the following Resolution
No. 94-48:
RESOLUTION NO. 94-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 14168
Motion carried 5-0. 600-70
2. APPEAL OF LICENSE AND PERMIT BOARD DECISION REGARDING CANDICE
TOWING
David DeBerry, Deputy City Attorney, reported that the City had
received an appeal by Candice Towing Service of a License and
Permit Board decision regarding tow truck service operation in
Tustin. He stated staff had received a telephone call , from Steven
Cuevas, Candice Towing Service attorney, offering to settle the
matter. Mr. Cuevas stated that Candice Towing Service agreed to
abide by all the conditions set forth by the License and Permit
Board with exception of reduction of the suspension for Private
Property Impounds from 6 months to 4 months. Mr. DeBerry stated
staff was agreeable to the proposed settlement and recommended
approval of the settlement.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding clarification that all
conditions would remain in full with exception of the Private
Property Impound suspension reduction from 6 months to 4 months.
Mayor Saltarelli commended the police department for their action
on this matter. He summarized procedures tow companies were
obligated to follow to initiate Private Property Impounds; noted
the significant expense to the vehicle owner when a vehicle was
towed; and supported the proposed settlement.
Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. There
were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to uphold the March 7,
1994 City of Tustin License and Permit Board decision regarding
Candice Towing Service with reduction of the Private Property
Impound suspension from 6 months to 4 months.
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Motion carried 5-0.
120-90
3. CODE AMENDMENT 94-1, OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Dan Fox, Senior Planner, reported the proposed ordinance was an
update of the City Code regarding the Zoning Administrator :who
reviewed applications for conditional use permits, variances, and
other permits. He said the Zoning Administrator was not a new
staff position but would be a function assumed by the Director of
Community Development or her designee. He stated that the
proposed City Code amendment would improve the efficiency of
processing minor and non -controversial development applications.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding appeals of Zoning
Administrator action would be presented to the Planning Commission
and Council would be the final appeal body; and residential
satellite dish antennas.
Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. There
were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
Councilmember Worley requested that residential satellite dish
antenna permits be processed by the Zoning Administrator.
Mayor Saltarelli stated a Zoning Administrator position would
provide objective standards to issue discretionary permits, reduce
costs, and provide efficient service to the public. He stated his
support for the Code amendment and requested an update report
during the first quarter of operation assessing the program's
progress.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding the Director of
Community Development or her designee acting as the Zoning
Administrator; reduced costs to applicants; and the efficiency of
processing minor applications through the Zoning Administrator.
Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. There
were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
It was moved by Potts seconded by Doyle, to approve the
Environmental Determination for the project by adopting the
following Resolution No. 94-46:
RESOLUTION NO. 94-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE FOR CODE AMENDMENT 94-1 INCLUDING REQUIRED
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Thomas seconded by Worley, that Ordinance No.
1116 have first reading by title only. Motion carried 5-0.
Following first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1116 by the
City Clerk, it was moved by Doyle seconded by Potts, that the
following Ordinance No. 1116 be introduced as modified to include
residential satellite dish antenna:
ORDINANCE NO. 1116 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9299, A PORTION OF CHAPTER
2 OF ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO THE OFFICE OF
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Motion carried 5-0. 610-70
4. REDUCED DISCRETIONARY APPLICATION FEES
Rita Westfield, Assistant Director of Community Development,
reported on March 2.11 1994, Council adopted Resolution No. 94-29
which modified certain planning fees; however, due to a
typographical error in Exhibit A of the resolution, Amendments to
Conditions of Approval under Subdivision and Zoning Administrator
category and Time Extensions in the Variance Category were not
recorded. Corrections to the schedule were included in the revised
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resolution.
Councilmember Thomas noted the City of Lake Forest was following
Tustin's lead by placing reduced discretionary application fees on
their next Council agenda.
Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m. There
were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed.
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to adopt the following
Resolution No. 94-42 modifying certain service charges and
planning fees:
RESOLUTION NO. 94-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE FOR
PLANNING FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES WITHIN THE PLANNING DIVISION OF
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Motion carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS 5 THROUGH 18)
390-50
Item No. 9 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Potts.
It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 19, 1994 REGULAR MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of April 19,
1994.
6. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $1,540,329.67
and ratify Payroll in the amount of $305,270.80. 380-10
360-82
7. RESOLUTION NO. 94-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 1994-
95 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-45 ordering the
preparation of an Engineer's Report for the levy of annual
assessments for the 1994-95 fiscal year for the Tustin Landscape
and Lighting District as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division. 340-60
S. RESOLUTION NO. 94-44 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 93-177
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-44 approving Final Parcel
Map No. 93-177 as recommended by the Community Develent
op600-45
Department.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 94-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION
BY THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR
THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY FOR
PARKS/ RECREATIONAL USE
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-43 approving an addendum
to the City's previous application to the U.S. Department of the
Interior for the public benefit transfer of surplus Federal real
property (MCAS, Tustin) for parks/recreational use by the City as
recommended by the Community Development Department. 150-50
11. RESOLUTION NO. 94-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS (CITY PROJECT NO. 600121) AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-50 approving plans and
specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for subject
project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water
Division. 400-45
12. RESOLUTION NO. 94-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VANDENBERG TUSTIN, WELLHEADOFACIL FACILIING TIES TY�PROJECTNS A14D S NO SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
AND
VA
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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13.
14.
15.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-53 approving plans and
specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for subject
project; and authorize the use of certificate of participation
proceeds for completion of the unreimbursed portion of the project
as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water Division.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-51 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 4THE 5
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN
ALL -WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTIONS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-51 authorizing the
installation of all -way stop sign controls at the intersection of
Sixth Street and Pacific Street per Figure 1 of the subject
Traffic Study as recommended by the Public Works Department/
Engineering Division.
760-60
RESOLUTION NO. 94-52 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN
ALL -WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTIONS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-52 authorizing the
installation of all -way stop sign controls at the easterly Auto
Center Drive intersection near El Camino Real per Figure 1 of the
subject Traffic Study as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division.
760-60
TUSTIN TENNIS CLUB AGREEMENT
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute subject
agreement between the City and the Tustin Tennis Club for use of
the Magnolia Tree Park tennis courts as recommended by the
Community Services Department.
400-10
16. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - APRIL 25, 1994
All 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
April 25, 1994.
120-50
17. TUSTIN SPORTS PARK - TRANSFER OF EXCESS SOILS AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF TUSTIN
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute subject
agreement to transfer excess soils from the Tustin Sports Park
site to the Tustin Ranch Elementary School site as recommended by
the Community Services Department.
400-10
18. RESOLUTION NO. 94-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT FOR 17TH STREET AND BRENAN WAY (CITY
PROJECT NO. 600116) AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-49 approving
specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids forlans subject
project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Water
Division.
400-45
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 9 - REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 94-16 - CLAIMANT,
ROBERT BULOT; DATE OF LOSS, 10/21/93; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 4/11/94
Mayor Pro Tem Potts questioned whether this incident occurred in the City
limits.
"""James Rourke, City Attorney, responded that the accident did not occur in
City limits.
It was moved by Potts seconded by Thomas, to reject subject claim for
property and general damages in the amount of $12,800.00.
Motion carried 5-0.
180-10
REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 19 THROUGH 24)
19• AUDIT COMMITTEE VACANCY
Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated that with the recent resignation of
Jerry Weil from the Audit Committee, he recommended appointing
Maureen Gallogly to fill the vacancy. He said that Ms. Gallogly
was Senior Portfolio Manager for U.S. Trust, extremely qualified,
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and would be a benefit to the Audit Committee.
moved by Potts, seconded by World,
to appoint Maureen
It was
Gallogly to the Audit Committee to fill Jerry Weil's remaining
term.
Councilmember Thomas said hewould like to consider
the
application along with the applicants who applied
position in 1993.
Mayor Saltarelli stated that Ms. Gallogly had an impressive
background and he believed she would be an outstanding asset to
the committee. He said since this was a mid-term appointment and
time delays would occur during an application process, he would
support her appointment to the Audit Committee.
Thomas
Motion carried 4-1, opposed. 120-10
20. CITY PARKS - PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Councilmember Worley stated she was one of many people who had
voiced displeasure regarding the inadequate parking at Camino Real
and Laurel Glen Parks. She felt these parks should be accessible
to everyone and requested staff investigate
installation of curbside or angled parking at both parks
Mayor Saltarelli said he agreed that the two parks needed
additional parking; however, he did not want to have on -street
parking.
William Huston, City Manager, stated staff would present a report
at the June 6, 1994 Council meeting outlining possible options for
increased parking, pedestrian safety, and bicycle access at Camino
Real and Laurel Glen Parks. 920-10
920-40
21. TERM LIMITS
Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated he wanted to impose term limitations
for Council and all Council -appointed Commissions and committees;
favored two 4 -year terms for Council with the stipulation that a
member must sit out two years to be able to run for Council again;
and requested Council support the City of Orange Resolution No.
83-20 supporting legislation to allow General Law cities to pass
term limits.
Councilmember Doyle stated he supported term limits for Council
and Commissions because it would allow new people- to serve
bringing new ideas to the City. He said he favored two terms only
for both Council and Commissions.
William Huston, City Manager, said that Council had the authority
to impose term limits on Commissions and committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a staff report indicating each
Commission/committee term.
Councilmember Worley also stated her support for two 4 -year term
limits for Council; and stated her support for the City of Orange
resolution.
Councilmember Thomas stated his support for
Council/Commission/committee term limits with the option to run
for office again after sitting out for two years; explained the
status of Senate Bill 2 and the State legislature's unwillingness
to enact term limits; noted the current Council's total experience
was 1.6 years; and enacting term limits could possibly be a
disadvantage to the City regarding input on County
committee/commissions because of inexperienced Councilmembers
sitting on those boards.
Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated that the City's involvement in County
committees/commissions could be compromised; term limits should be
retroactive to include current Councilmembers; term limits should
be enacted in all cities in Orange County and the State to
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eliminate the disadvantage of member inexperience on County
committees/commissions; and wanted Tustin to set the example of
term limits for the rest of the cities to follow.
Mayor Saltarelli stated he believed term limits would be bad for
the City; however, it would be politically naive to vote against
enactment of term limits. He noted several reasons why, he
believed term limits would be a disadvantage to the City
r• including: inexperienced Council sitting on Count
committees/commissions; the majority of Orange County cities did
not have term limits; Councilmembers who were positively
contributing to the City should be allowed to run for additional
terms; possible liability issue; Charter city advantages; and
allowing larger cities to enact term limits first.
Mayor Pro Tem Potts responded to Mayor Saltarelli's concerns: the
electorate had the option of returning Councilmembers to office
for a third term; County commission/committee appointments were
not guaranteed based on seniority; and he believed the City would
not be hindered by term limits.
Council discussion followed regarding the Sanitation Districts;
and staff working with experienced versus inexperienced Council.
Councilmember Worley requested a report listing the cities that
had imposed term limits. She stated she had mixed thoughts on the
matter and wanted to further evaluate the subject following the
staff report.
Councilmember Thomas requested the report include General Law
versus Charter city analysis.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding retroactive term
limits.
It was moved by Potts seconded by Thomas
limiting Council terms to two 4 , to submit an ordinance
-year terms at the May 16, 1994
Council meeting; submit an ordinance limiting Commission/Committee
terms to three 2 -year terms at the June 6, 1994 Council meeting;
and include a General Law versus Charter City analysis report.
William Huston, City Manager, stated staff had received a
resolution from the City of Villa Park similar to the City of
Orange term limitation resolution; clarified that Senate Bill 2
had been voted down twice and if it did not move on to the next
legislative level by July 8, 1994, it would become inactive :for
this session.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding a term limit ordinance
would be a Council guideline and not enforceable;
Kapp
ill
permitted cities/counties/school districts to put termlimit
ordinances on the ballot for voter approval; State enacting
legislation affecting both General Law and Charter cities; and the
distinction between General Law and Charter cities.
Motion carried 5-0.
22• GIFT BAN ORDINANCE 420-05
5,
Councilmember Doyle stated staff was prohibited from accepting
gifts from vendors and therefore Council should not be allowed to
accept gifts. He noted the County of orange f
t ban and requested a report at the May 161 1994Council dmeeting
comparing gift ban ordinances from other cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated he wanted the gift ban ordinance to
include members of Council as well as their committee member
appointments. He said it was time to clean-up politics.
Councilmember Thomas said he wanted to investigate a gift ban
ordinance thoroughly in order to define gifts, how to enact
banning gifts, how the ordinance would be enforced, and to what
staff level the ordinance should be applied. He noted problems
encountered by agencies with gift ban ordinances and suggested
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that the organization/ individual who gave a gift to Council/staff
should be required hom to fill thusout a statement declaring providing accountability and a check
ifts
were given and to ,
and balance system.
Councilmember Worley stated she supported a gift ban ordinance;
however, she did not want the ordinance so restrictive to border
on ridiculous.
Mayor Pro Tem Potts suggested putting a dollar cap on
breakfast/luncheon/dinner meetings; and utilizing City Hall for
meetings.
Mayor Saltarelli stated he
supported a reasonable
that would not prevent
gift ban
elected
ordinance with objective standards
local events such as Chamber of Commerce
officials from attending
functions.
The following member of the audience spoke in favor of
enacting a
reasonable gift ban ordinance:
Alex Carrassi, 17961 Arbolada Way, Tustin
William Huston, City Manager, stated comparisons and
be provided in
examples of
the staff
other cities' gift ban ordinances
would
report.
445-05
23. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Saltarelli made the following appointments:
Representative
Alternate
Committee
Vector Control
Fabie Combs
None
Saltarelli
Sanitation District #1
Worley
Wory
Saltarelli
Potts
Sanitation District #7
Potts
Worley
Sanitation District #14
Foothill Transportation
Potts
Thomas
Corridor Agency
Saltarelli
League of Cities
Thomas
Transportation System
Authority
Saltarelli
Potts
Improvement
Doyle
Y
Worley
Tustin Area Youth Issues
County Child Care and
Worley
Doyle
Development*
Santa Ana Flood Control
Doyle
None
Thomas
I-5 Freeway Widening
Doyle
Y
Marine Corps Air Station,
Saltarelli
Thomas
Tustin, Task Force
Moulton Parkway Super Street
Thomas
None
None
Growth Management Areas
Doyle
Y
None
Water Advisory Board
Saltarelli
Potts
Upper Newport Bay Exec.
Tustin Community Foundation
Thomas
Doyle
Doyle
Economic Development Council
Thomas
Worley
Doyle
Tustin Pride
Thomas
None
Cultural Resources
El Toro Reuse Planning
Potts
Saltarelli
Authority
It was moved by Thomas.
seconded by Dolle, to confirm mayoral
committee appointments.
420-65
Motion carried 5-0.
* (This committee had been disbanded prior to the Council
meeting)
24. ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
Douglas Franks, Chief of Police, reported that the current Police
Department communication systems were antiquated, subject to
continual breakdowns, in the City. insufficientHe stated aftertthe severalemans of
year
service requireds of
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study, staff selected the 800 MHz System to ensure the capability
of serving the community in the 21st century. He said that in -car
radios, hand-held radios, and supporting equipment necessary for
the communication systems would be purchased. He said that to
achieve optimal efficiency, three additional communications
personnel would be required.
Council/staff discussion followed regarding providing each police
r officer a hand-held radio they would be responsible for; radio
gang chargers and/or individual battery chargers; benefits of each
Police officer having their own radio; and the number of radios
required for individual use.
William Huston, City Manager, clarified Council action included:
appropriating money out of the existing Asset Forfeiture Fund and
transferring it to the Capital Improvement Fund reserved for this
equipment; appropriating future Proposition 172 money for the
Police Communications Officers; and authorizing staff to acquire
the 800 MHz System through the County of Orange bid.He explained
that the County of Orange, on behalf of all the cities, went out
to bid for the 800 MHz System. In addition, Council was
authorizing staff to buy equipment, hardware, and software that
met the needs of the 800 MHz System. Council concurred.
Councilmember Doyle summarized the bid
process
time
involved in the County of Orange resear hand bid nprocess;the vendors
bidding on the project; and the benefits to the police department
by using the 800 MHz System.
It was moved by Dovle seconded by Thomas, to authorize
$1,135,193.00 from the Asset Forfeiture Fund to the Capital
Improvements Fund for the new police communications system.
Motion carried 5-0.
It was moved by Do le seconded by Thomas, to authorize the
appropriation of $155,794.00 of Proposition 172 Funds for three
additional police communications officer positions.
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC INPUT - None
OTHER BUSINESS
ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
270-38
Councilmember Doyle reported on a meeting with Orange County
Librarian Adams regarding a library volunteer program and
exploring additional funding sources to maintain the Orange County
Library system.
PROCLAMATION REQUEST
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a proclamation for Gary Magill and
Pete Schaefer for organizing the Youth Track Meet.
CITIZEN CONCERN - ASSEMBLY BILL 3505
Mayor Pro Tem Potts noted a letter he received from Mr. and Mrs.
Bone requesting City opposition to Assembly Bill 3505 (local sales
tax reallocation).
William Huston, City Manager, stated that a letter of opposition
from the City regarding Assembly Bill 3505 had been forwarded to
the Assembly Local Government Committee.
Councilmember Thomas pledged his support to defeat Assembly Bill
3505.
CITIZEN LETTER
Mayor Pro Tem Potts reported receiving a letter from a citizen and
stated he would forward it to staff for a written response.
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TRANSFER OF CITY FUNDS FROM COUNTY INVESTMENT POOL
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a report on the background leading
to the transfer of City funds from the County Investment Pool.
CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL MATTERS
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a Closed Session regarding personnel
matters.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITS
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested agendizing at the June 6, 1994
Council meeting.an ordinance to limit campaign contributions.
The following member of the audience spoke on presenting Campaign
Contribution information at the June 6, 1994 Council meeting:
Berklee Maughan, Tustin
TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER
items
Mayor Pro Tem Potts no Area Senior Ofrepairs
and and
request dna ereport
needed at the Tustl
addressing these issues.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE TERM EXPIRATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested an immediate advertisement to
oral
fill
upcoming Commission/committee term expirations; suggested
interviews be waived; and applicants respond in writing to
specific questions.
William Huston, City Manager, stated that there was an item
scheduled for the next Council meeting regarding the
Commission/committee vacancies and because of discussion inthe
past, he suggested Council decide on a specific voting system.
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested agendizing at
the May 16, 1994
meeting Council preference on a balloting system.
IN-HOUSE.ATTORNEY VERSUS CONTRACT ATTORNEY COST ANALYSIS
Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a Request for Proposals be issued to
a CPA firm to conduct a detailed cost analysis comparing an in-
house attorney versus a contract attorney.
VOLUNTEER CONNECTION DAY ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Worley noted successful Volunteer Connection Day
activities.
TOWN HALL MEETING
Councilmember Thomas requested scheduling a Town Hall meeting and
suggested Old Town as a possible location.
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
Councilmember Thomas requested scheduling a Council goal setting
workshop.
JOINT COUNCIL/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING
Councilmember Thomas requested a joint meeting with Council/Audit
Committee.
William Huston, City Manager, responded that following completion
of the Audit Committee's annual report, a meeting would be
scheduled.
COMMENDATION - COUNCILMEMBERS DOYLE AND WORLEY
Mayor Saltarelli commended Council -members Doyle and Worley on
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outstanding contribution to their first Council meeting.
COMMENDATION - TUSTIN POLICE OFFICERS
Mayor Saltarelli commended ten Tustin Police Officers for
participation in the Tustin Unified School District reading
program.
r^* YOUTH TRACK MEET
Mayor Saltarelli commented on a successful "softball throw" event
at the Track Meet.
CLOSED SESSION - LITIGATION MATTERS
Mayor Saltarelli requested a Closed Session regarding litigation
matters.
James Rourke, City Attorney, explained that agendizing this item
required a 4/5 Council vote due to the matter coming to the
attention of the City subsequent to posting of the Council agenda.
It was moved by Potts secondPci by Worlev, to agendize a Closed
action.
Session regarding litigation matters due to the need for immediate
Motion carried 5-0.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated the need for a Closed Session of the City
Council -as authorized by Government Code Sections 54957.6 and 54956.9 to
review a personnel matter and pending litigation. Mayor Pro Tem Potts
P— moved that a Closed Session be held, that the need for the Closed Session
arose subsequent to posting of the agenda and there was a need
immediate action, Mayor Saltarelli seconded and the motion was passed
unanimously.
unanimously. p sed
The City Council would meet in Closed Session with the City's designated
representatives regarding the salaries, benefits and terms of employment
of a City employee and pending litigation and would provide instructions
to said representatives.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 9:30
xt regular
meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 161,e1994, 7:00
p.m., at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way.
CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
Moved, seconded and duly carried:
The City Council convened in Closed Session at 9:35
p.m. pursuant to
Government Code Sections 54957.6 and 54956.9. Confidential Minutes of the
Closed Session held by the City Council have been prepared in accordance
with California Government Code Section 54957.2 and are maintained by the
City Attorney in the Official Book of Confidential Minutes of City Council
"""°"and Closed Meetings.
RECONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION
At 10:35 p.m. the City Council reconvened in regular session and then
adjourned the meeting to its next regular meeting on May 16, 1994, at 7:00
p.m.
THOMAS R. SALT ELLI, MAYOR
MARY E. W , CITY LERK