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CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR AUGUST 16, 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
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CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2396 at 5:37 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:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION
[Government Code § 54956.9(d4)] — Two Cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
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[Government Code § 54956.9(d2)] — Two Cases
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
[Cal. Gov't Code section 54956.9(d)(1).] — One Case
a. Kirk Clymer, et al. v. City of Tustin, U.S. Dist. Court, C.D. of Cal., Case No.
8:16-cv-01453-DOC-J C G
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS [Government Code §
54956.8] — Three 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, Director of Economic Development
Negotiating Parties
OliverMcMillan Tustin Legacy Inc.
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
B. Property
14542 Newport Avenue #3, Tustin; APN 939-355-92
Address/Description
Agency
Tustin Housing Authority
City Negotiators
Jeffrey C. Parker, Executive Director; Jerry Craig,
Economic Development & Housing Manager
Negotiating Parties
Mark and Liliana Kiesselbach
Under Negotiators
Price and Terms of Payment
C. Property
APN 430-251-22
Address/Description
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and John
Buchanan, Director of Economic Development
Negotiators Parties
G. Geiselman
Under Negotiators
Price and Terms of Payment
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: [Government Code §
54957] — One Case
a. Title: City Manager
6. LIABILITY CLAIMS: [Government Code § 54956.95] — Two Cases
a. Consideration of claim of Francine Petress, Claim No. 16-13
b. Consideration of claim of Christian Montejano, Claim No. 16-14
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Recessed at 5:38 p.m.
Reconvened at 7:11 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2396 at 7:11 p.m.
INVOCATION — Councilmember Gomez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Nielsen
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
PRESENTATIONS —
Mayor Nielsen presented a Certificate of Recognition to Officer Ralph Casiello, Tustin
Unified School District RN Pam Atkins and Assistant Principal Troy Fresch in honor of
their heroic efforts.
Mayor Nielsen presented a Certificate of Recognition to Johnny Johnson in recognition of
Blue Bouy Swim School's 60th Year Anniversary.
Mayor Nielsen provided a Certificate of Recognition to the SOCAL Water Polo Club in
recognition of receiving the 2015 USA Water Polo Chairman's Cup Award and for the 18
and Under team for receiving Gold Medal at USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics
Championship.
Recessed at 7:39 p.m.
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Reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT —
1. John Garay Jr.
2. Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Randy Black
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-9
It was moved by Councilmember Pcukett and seconded by Councilmember Murray to pull
Item No. 8 and move 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
waived.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY HELD ON AUGUST 2, 2016
Motion: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council and Tustin Housing Authority held on August 2,
2016.
3. RATIFICATION OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
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: Approve Payroll in the amounts of $754,850.87; and Demands in the
amount of $1,329,738.18.
4. RESPONSE TO THE 2015-2016 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT
REGARDING DRONES
On May 26, 2016, the Orange County Grand Jury issued a report entitled
"Drones: Know Before You Fly." The report required each city in Orange County
to prepare and submit a response to a series of findings and recommendations
by the Grand Jury related to drones. Approval of the recommended action
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would authorize submittal of the required response to the Grand Jury's report.
Motion: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter to
the Orange County Grand Jury attached hereto as Exhibit B (of the staff report),
and direct the City Clerk to submit the response.
5. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE TUSTIN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Government Code Section 53646 requires that the Treasurer make an
Investment Report to the City Council at least quarterly showing balances by
authorized investment and certifying its compliance with the adopted Investment
Policy.
Motion: That the City Council receive and file.
6. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
RENOVATIONS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CIP NO. 10075
The plans and specifications for the Council Chamber Renovations Project (CIP
No. 10075) have been prepared and the project is ready to be bid.
Motion: That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 16-43 approving the plans and specifications for
the Council Chamber Renovations Project (CIP No. 10075); and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER RENOVATIONS PROJECT CIP NO. 10075 AND
AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
7. APPROVE GRANTS OF EASEMENTS TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON COMPANY OVER PORTIONS OF ADJACENT PARCELS ALONG
MOFFETT DRIVE IN TUSTIN LEGACY
Construction of the ongoing Moffett Drive improvements between Park Avenue
and Jamboree Road includes installation of Southern California Edison
Company (SCE) electrical lines and facilities within the roadway and adjacent
parcels. It is therefore necessary for the City of Tustin to grant easements to
SCE for these electrical lines and facilities and for access purposes over these
adjacent parcels.
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Motion: That the City Council grant an easement to the Southern California
Edison Company over portions of Lots KK, LL, WW and AAA of TR 17404
adjacent to Moffett Drive as shown on the attached easement document
exhibits for electrical facilities and access purposes, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City.
8. FIRST AMENDMENTS TO MITIGATION AND SITE CONVEYANCE
AGREEMENTS WITH TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATING TO
MCAS TUSTIN SCHOOL PROJECT
Pursuant to the City Council's approval, the City executed and entered into a
Site Facilities Implementation, Funding and Mitigation Agreement and Site
Conveyance Agreement with Tustin Unified School District on August 25, 2015
(the "Agreements"). The primary purpose of the Agreements is to provide
funding for construction of a 6-12 TUSD school project on a portion of the
Marine Air Corps Air Station and for the City to convey a 40 -acre school site to
TUSD for the 6-12 school project. The City and TUSD have agreed to revise the
Agreements to propose a modified 40 -acre site and to shift responsibility for
grading the site from TUSD to the City. The First Amendment to the Site
Facilities Implementation, Funding and Mitigation Agreement and First
Amendment to the Site Conveyance Agreement ("First Amendments") would
implement this change.
City Clerk Erica N. Rabe read the revised recommendation into the record.
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez to:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Amendments to the Site
Conveyance Agreement and the Implementation and Mitigation
Agreement as attached, subject to changes made under the authority
granted in recommendation 2; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute revisions to those
amendments relating to the timing of the construction -ready
improvements, and regarding the order of priority for the reimbursement
of the construction -ready improvements and Heritage School.
Motion carried: 5-0
9. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH NRG BUSINESS SERVICES
Staff is requesting the City Council authorize an agreement between the City of
Tustin and NRG Business Services LLC (NRG) allowing the City to participate
in a Southern California Edison (SCE) sponsored program to install air
conditioning components known as Ice Bear on its facilities. Program availability
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is based upon facility location. Some of the facilities proposed as part of this
project can be completed at no cost and others will receive a significant
discount on currently planned HVAC replacements, when installed in
conjunction with an Ice Bear unit.
Motion: That City Council approve the agreement with NRG Business Services
LLC and Ice Energy Holdings, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement on behalf of the City.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig — The Council unanimously
denied claim of Francine Petress, Claim No. 16-13; and claim of Christian Montejano,
Claim No. 16-14.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 10-17
10. ADOPTION OF UNITED STATES MARINE MEDIUM TILTROTOR
SQUADRON 364 (VMM-364) AND MARINE LIGHT ATTACK HELICOPTER
SQUADRON 267 (HMLA-267), CAMP PENDLETON
City Council consideration to adopt two Marine Unit Helicopter Squadrons which
have ties to the former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin.
The mission of a USMC adoption is to support the Marines and their families on
an ongoing basis, both when the unit is at Camp Pendleton and when it is
deployed. In return, the military unit will provide community event support. The
goal is to encourage mutually beneficial interaction between the community and
the Marines and their families to create strong and lasting ties between the unit,
residents, and the City.
Mayor Nielsen invited Veteran Advisory Committee Members Cris Cusac and
Ivan Bishop to the podium to provide details regarding possible events and
opportunities in which the two squadrons may be supported as a result of the
adoption.
It was moved by Mayor Nielsen and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein to
adopt Resolution No. 16-49 authorizing the adoption of United States Marine
Corps Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (VMM-364) and Marine Light
Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) based at Camp Pendleton.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 16-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF UNITED STATES MARINE
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MEDIUM TILTROTOR SQUADRON 364 (VMM-364) AND MARINE LIGHT
ATTACK HELICOPTER SQUADRON 267 (HMLA-267), CAMP PENDLETON
11. ISSUANCE OF 2016 WATER REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS
Fieldman Rolapp & Associates' Consultant Anna Sarabian provided a verbal
presentation.
Approval by the City of Tustin ("City") is requested to authorize the issuance
and sale of 2016 Water Refunding Revenue Bonds, (the "Bonds") in an
estimated aggregate principal amount of $19.855 million to refinance the 2011
Water Revenue Bonds (the "2011 Bonds") to take advantage of lower interest
rates to reduce the annual debt service payments.
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Councilmember
Puckett to adopt City Council Resolution No. 16-47; authorizing the issuance of
the City of Tustin 2016 Water Refunding Bonds, approving the form and
authorizing execution of an Indenture of Trust, an Escrow Agreement, a Bond
Purchase Agreement, a Preliminary Official Statement, and a Continuing
Disclosure Certificate and Authorizing actions related thereto.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 16-47
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF TUSTIN
(ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA) 2016 WATER REFUNDING REVENUE
BONDS, APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
INDENTURE OF TRUST, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND A
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND AUTHORIZING ACTIONS
RELATED THERETO
12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1469
Ordinance No. 1469 amends Tustin City Code (TCC) to establish preferential
permit only parking on Birchfield Drive, Sandbrook Drive and Silverbrook Drive.
1. Jim Forde
2. Shaun Alladio
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.
1469 (roll call vote).
Motion carried: 5-0
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ORDINANCE NO. 1469
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TUSTIN CITY CODE SUBSECTION 5331n
REGARDING DESIGNATION OF ZONES FOR PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY
13. BODY -WORN CAMERA, IN -CAR VIDEO, AND MOBILE DATA COMPUTER
PURCHASE
Lieutenant Brian Greene provided a PowerPoint presentation.
The Tustin Police Department is committed to a partnership with our business
and residential community to provide the highest level of service based on trust
and transparency. Recent nationwide events involving police use of force have
generated calls for law enforcement officers to wear body -worn cameras
(BWCs). This video footage will serve as another layer of transparency and
provide unparalleled public accountability by providing a more detailed and
accurate account of the events. In terms of evidence collection, the cameras will
provide an invaluable record of statements, physical evidence and the timeline
of events during crimes in progress and other critical incidents. The capture and
recording of these critical incidents and police related encounters will serve to
further strengthen our relationship with the community through increased trust
and confidence.
In addition to the BWCs, the life cycle of the current Data 911 Mobile Data
Computers (MDCs) and In -Car Video system is coming to an end; the Police
Department has utilized this system in excess of six years. During this time,
technology has advanced rapidly and officers are beginning to see a significant
decline in the functionality and reliability of both the MDCs and the In -Car Video
systems. The MDC is an important means of communication between dispatch
and field personnel, as well as serving as an access point to various databases.
The In -Car Video system is another critical element to the collection of evidence
and much like the BWCs, is another layer of transparency and public
accountability.
Over the past 14 months, staff conducted extensive research into options for
BWCs, MDCs and in -car video systems with the goal of finding an integrated
media option. Through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and in-depth
interviews of ten different vendors, the decision was narrowed down to two
MDC vendors and two vendors offering integrated solutions for both in -car video
and BWCs. After field-testing the equipment from these vendors, it was
determined the integrated In -Car Video and BWC system from WatchGuard and
the MDC from Dell were the best options for the Police Department.
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Nielsen to:
1. Appropriate $670,612.78 from the Equipment Replacement Fund
(Account Number 184-80-00-9740).
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2. Approve the acquisition of 42 Mobile Data Computers from Dell and 36
In -Car Video systems and 100 Body -Worn Cameras from WatchGuard.
Motion carried: 5-0
14. INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 12 OF ARTICLE 5 OF
THE CITY CODE (REGARDING SEX OFFENDERS) TO CONFORM WITH
RECENT COURT DECISIONS.
City Attorney David E. Kendig provided a verbal presentation.
On March 1, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1395 adding
Chapter 12 to Article 5 of the Tustin City Code (Sex Offender Residency and
Loitering Restrictions) which added restrictions on sex offenders establishing
residency in specified areas and imposed loitering restrictions in certain areas.
In 2014, in response to two court cases that struck down local restrictions on
sex offender loitering restriction, the City Council repealed the loitering
restrictions in the City Code but left in place the residency restrictions. Since
then, the California Supreme Court issued another decision that places the
validity of the residency restrictions in Ordinance 1395 into question.
It was moved by Councilmember Gomez and seconded by Councilmember
Puckett to introduce and conduct first reading by title only of Ordinance No.
1470 attached hereto as Attachment C and entitled "An Ordinance of The City
Council Of The City Of Tustin Repealing Chapter 12 Of Article 5 Of The Tustin
City Code Regarding Sex Offender Residency And Loitering Restrictions."
Motion carried 4-1 (Mayor Nielsen dissented)
ORDINANCE NO. 1470
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
REPEALING CHAPTER 12 OF ARTICLE 5 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE
REGARDING SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY AND LOITERING
RESTRICTIONS.
15. APPEAL OF DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR TREE REMOVAL COX MARKET
PLAZA
Mr. Philip Cox ("Appellant") appeals from and requests reconsideration of the
Director of Public Works' February 10, 2016 decision upholding the Field
Services Manager's December 10, 2015 denial of a request to remove Ficus
trees at 120, 140, and 150 East Main Street. The Field Services Manager's
December 10, 2015 denial letter is included as Attachment "B" (of the staff
report). The Director of Public Works' letter upholding the denial of the request
to remove the trees is included as Attachment "D" (of the staff report). The
Appellant's March 10, 2016 written appeal to that decision, is included as
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Attachment "E" (of the staff report).
Appellant Philip Cox provided a PowerPoint presentation. Appellant's Attorney
Walter Crandall provided a verbal presentation. Arborist Greg Applegate
provided a verbal presentation.
Director of Public Works Douglas S. Stack provided a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Councilmember Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bernstein to uphold the decision of the Field Services Manager and Director of
Public Works.
Motion carried: 5-0
16. APPOINTMENT OF REPLACEMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD
MEMBER
This item is to consider the appointment of a replacement Board member of the
Successor Agency to the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency to replace
resigning member Austin Lumbard.
Mayor Nielsen opened nominations: Mayor Nielsen nominated Commissioner
Steve Kozak. Councilmember Puckett nominated Commissioner Jeff
Thompson.
It was moved by Mayor Nielsen and seconded by Councilmember Murray to
close nominations.
Commissioner Kozak received four (4) ayes from Mayor Nielsen, Mayor Pro
Tem Bernstein, Councilmember Murray and Councilmember Gomez.
Commissioner Thompson received one (1) aye from Councilmember Puckett.
Mayor Nielsen announced Commissioner Steve Kozak was appointed to serve
on the Successor Agency to the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency.
17. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL THE TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY -OWNED
HOME AT 14542 NEWPORT AVENUE #3
Economic Development and Housing Manager Jerry Craig provided a verbal
presentation.
The Tustin Housing Authority ("Authority") is seeking authorization to sell 14542
Newport Avenue #3 to Mark and Liliana Kiesselbach.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez that Tustin Housing Authority Commission:
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1) Approve the California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow
Instructions ("Purchase Agreement") for the sale of the Authority -owned
home at 14542 Newport Avenue #3, located in the Arbor Walk
development; and
2) Authorize the Housing Authority Executive Director ("Executive Director") to
negotiate terms as deemed necessary by the Executive Director to
conclude the transaction; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute all transaction documents,
including the Purchase Agreement.
Motion carried: 5-0
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker
Announced AB 470, Pool Safety Act passed 38-0; AB 1217 passed 24-12; which prohibits
the composition of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Fire Authority from
including alternate members
Councilmember Puckett
August 3
Attended Tustin Police Department Promotion and Pinning Ceremony; congratulated
Chief Charlie Celano and his staff on an excellent job with the ceremony
August 5
Toured Hoag Hospital; the Regency Center development will include a Hoag Medical
Center
August 10
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce breakfast and Officer of the Month recognition
August 11
o Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies Board of Directors meeting;
attended the Ad Hoc Committee meeting
o Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation
August 12
Attended Tustin Day at the Orange County Fair
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August 13
o Toured Jim's Music Center; they will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary later in
the year
o Attended "Murder in the Manor" which is was a fundraiser coordinated by the Tustin
Community Foundation at Wilcox Manor; proceeds will go to local non-profit
agencies at the Mayor's Thanksgiving Breakfast in November
Councilmember Gomez
July 28
Attended the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA) Executive Committee
Meeting; received an update from their Washington advocate who has been working to
obtain funding for the various projects; received a presentation of the Westminster
Watershed study by the L.A. District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
July 29
o Attended the Emergency Medical Care Committee Meeting; the hospital diversion
report for January to June 2016 was presented to discuss which hospitals needed
to divert patients because of a full emergency department; the emergency
Ambulance Transportation Contract Performance Report for the Third Quarter of
FY 2015-2016 was presented; a status report for the Emergency Data System
implementation was presented; most of the Public Emergency Medical Providers
are either live or are in the testing phase; many of the private EMS Providers are in
the testing phase; all providers must be compliance by January 1, 2017.
o Attended the High School Film Festival at the Tustin Community Center at the
Market Place; there were several interesting films by innovative young filmmakers
August 2
Attended National Night Out; heard from many residents that they appreciated the
opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a fun way.
August 4
o Attended the 2016 Economic Development Forum; the economy in Orange County
is developing with many new businesses; there was a robust discussion on the gig
economy with businesses like, Uber, Lyft and Scoop.
o Toured Hoag Hospital to discuss Hoag's services in Tustin
August 9
Attended a breakfast for elected leaders
provided an update on pending legislation
hosted by Congresswoman Mimi Walters
August 10
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce breakfast; guest speaker was
Congresswoman Mimi Walters; congratulated the Officer of the Month.
August 12
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Attended the Tustin Day at the Orange County Fair
During the past month, spent a few days touring some of the Orange County schools;
there are some innovative and exciting programs in the public schools.
Broadway in the Park will be featuring Beauty and the Beast next week; tickets can be
purchased at Mrs. B's and through Tustin Parks and Recreation; general admission is $20
for a fun evening and a great show.
Has had conversations in recent weeks, with representatives of Blue Buoy Swim School;
discussed how to integrate water safety into the schools
Congratulated to the new and recently promoted Police Officers
Councilmember Murray
August 3
Attended the Police Department's swearing in and promotion ceremony
August 4
Attended the Orange County Business Council Economic Development Forum; discussed
millennial trends in transportation such as Lyft, Uber, and Scoop; and Zimride that
specializes in carpooling for businesses and universities
August 5
Toured Hoag Hospital which included an orientation on medical services; looking forward
to them coming to the new Village at Tustin Legacy
August 8
Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors meeting;
approved two important projects: the 55 Freeway widening project between the 405 FWY
and 1-5 FWY with Caltrans funding $44 million dollars to assist in this project; and Tustin
Bike Mobility grants which we received $2.2 million dollars in grant funds from $20 million
dollars available; thanked City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker and Public Works Director
Douglas S. Stack for their assistance
Attended the Los Angeles Rams training camp as a guest of the University of California,
Irvine along with Congresswoman Mimi Walters and Irvine Mayor Steven Choi
August 9
o Attended the 2nd Annual Local Elected Officials Mimi Walters Breakfast with Mayor
Nielsen and Councilmember Gomez
o Attended the Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention with
Management Analyst II Stephanie Najera; San Diego Fire Department was in
attendance
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August 10
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce breakfast; Officer Andrew Gleason was
awarded Officer of the Month for his outstanding commercial burglary and narcotics
arrest; keynote speaker was Mimi Walters who provided a federal legislation
update
August 11
o Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting;
discussed the Orange County Streetcar Project
o Met with Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Lisa Bartlet with
Association of California Cities of Orange County Chief Executive Officer Heather
Stratman; discussed county public policy issue priorities which include
homelessness, mental health, sober living residences
August 12
Attended the Orange County Business Council "Toward A Deeper Understanding" which
consisted of a roundtable of 50 Orange County leaders discussing diversity and race
relations in Orange County
August 13
o Attended the Orange County Solidarity March and Summit; coordinated by Christ
Our Redeemer Pastor Mark Whitlock
o Attended the memorial service for matriarch Senator Marian Bergeson which was
held in Newport Beach; Governor Pete Wilson was one of many to share thoughts
and stories about Marian's incredible accomplishments
August 15
Attended the Los Angeles—San Diego—San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN) Board of
Directors meeting
Encouraged the public to visit Police Department's redesigned website www.Tustinpd.org;
congratulated Chief Celano on the great transition of cultural diversity; noted during the
promotional ceremony that the department is hiring and promoting the best and brightest
which is a true testament to the quality of services Tustin PD provides
Announced John Patterson of Tustin Hyundai would like to host a barbecue in
appreciation for all the services provided by the Police Department
Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein
August 5
Attended the Water Advisory Committee meeting; discussed the emergency response
system between the state, county, and local agencies in the event the big earthquake hits
August 10
Attended the Orange County Local Agency Formation (LAFCO) meeting; invited everyone
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to visit two websites: Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control and LAFCO
Provided tips regarding the West Nile Virus
Announced Beauty and the Beast is being shown at Broadway in the Park
Thanked colleagues for their support with the Veterans Advisory Committee; thanked
Management Analyst II Stephanie Najera for her hard work with the committee and the
committee's adoption of the two Marine squadrons
Mayor Nielsen
August 3
Attended the Orange County Water District dedication for the H2O Learning Center in
cooperation with the Discovery Science Cube; very animated and a great new section to
the Science Center
August 9
Attended the Local Elected Officials Mimi Walters breakfast
August 10
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce breakfast; guest speaker was
Congresswoman Mimi Walters; congratulated Chris Cusac on his first event as President
August 10-12
Attended the California Association of Sanitation Agencies conference; discussed water
conservation and water recycling
August 13
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County Water District, and
Ground Water Replenish System Open House from 10 a. m. to 2:00 p.m.; extremely
well attended
o Attended the memorial service for Marion Ferguson; extremely well attended; very
emotional; very nice service in her honor
ADJOURNED at 9:55 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20,
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.
City Council August 16, 2016
Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 16