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Home My WebLink About01 MINUTES 04-05-04 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA Agenda Item Reviewed: City Manager Þ Finance Director ~ MARCH 15, 2004 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. ATTENDANCE Present: Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Mayor Tony Kawashima, Mayor Pro Tern Lou Bone, Councilmembers Doug Davert, Tracy Worley Hagen, and Jeffery M. Thomas None Chief Deputy City Clerk Maria Huizar William A. Huston, City Manager and Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney PUBLIC INPUT - None CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Propertv: Property is Reuse Plan Disposal Parcel 12; portion of Parcell-D-4, Tustin Legacy Vestar Development II, LLC Assistant City Manager and Special Counsel Gilchrist & Rutter Price and Terms of Payment Partv with whom neaotiatina: Neaotiator: Terms under neaotiations: PUBLIC MEETING CALL TO ORDER - 7:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council member Hagen INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tern Bone City Council Meeting Minutes March 15,2004 Page1of6 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tony Kawashima, Mayor Pro Tern Lou Bone, Councilmembers Tracy Worley Hagen, Doug Davert, and Jeffery M. Thomas None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager; Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney; and George Jeffries, City Treasurer Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: PRESENTATION - Bob Machado, Tustin Public Schools Foundation CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report. FIRST PUBLIC INPUT - Mike Portune, addressed the Council regarding the proposed skate park at Pioneer Park and suggested the skate park be located at the former MCAS, Tustin. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 8 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Hagen. It was moved by Councilmember Thomas seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bone, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar items 1 through 7 and 9 through 11 as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2004 Motion: Approve the City Council Minutes of March 1, 2004. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Motion: Approve Demands in the amount of $1 ,288,900.29 and $675,409.96; and ratify Payroll in the amount of $466,677.06 3. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM: LAVEN ITA WOLFGRAMM, CLAIM NO. 03-19 Motion: After investigation and review by City Attorney's office and the City's Claims Administrator, it is recommended that the City Council deny the claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice thereof to the claimant and the claimant's attorney. City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 Page 2 016 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM: CLAUDIA SWINDLE, CLAIM NO. 04-02 Motion: After investigation and review by City Attorney's office and the City's Clairns Administrator, it is recommended that the City Council deny the claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice thereof to the claimant and the claimant's attorney. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE JAMBOREE ROAD MEDIAN BARRIER INSTALLATION BETWEEN BARRANCA PARKWAY AND THE OCTAlSCRRA BRIDGE N/O EDINGER AVENUE PROJECT (CIP NO. 7162) Motion: Award the construction contract for the Jamboree Road Median Barrier installation between Barranca Parkway and the OCTAlSCRRA Bridge N/O Edinger Avenue Project (CIP No. 7162) to Modern Alloys, Inc., the low responsible bidder in the amount of $686,778.32 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AREAS (JULY 1, 2004 - JUNE 30, 2005) Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 04-01 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, approving Plans and Specifications for the Annual Landscape Maintenance Services for the Assessment District Areas from July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005, and authorizing advertisement for bids APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL FUND AREAS (JULY 1 - JUNE 30, 2005) Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 04-02 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, approving Plans and Specifications for the Annual Landscape Maintenance Services for the General Fund Areas from July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005, and authorizing advertisement for bids TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 Councilmember Hagen pulled item. Requested clarification on increase. Tim Serlet, Public Works Director replied the increase would be 1.8%. City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 Page 3 016 It was moved by Councilmember Hagen seconded by Councilmember Thomas to approve item. Motion carried 5-0. Motion: Adopt resolutions. B.a. RESOLUTION NO. 04-30 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California approving the Engineer's Report for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 B.b. RESOLUTION NO. 04-31 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California declaring its intention to provide for an Annual Levy of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 for the improvement, maintenance and servicing of public landscaping and lighting facilities in the Tustin Ranch area within the boundaries of the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District and to levy and collect assessments pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Proposition 218 and giving notice thereof 9. APPROVAL OF COOPERATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINES AND DESIGN OF A SANITARY SEWER LATERAL Motion: Approve the Cooperation and Reimbursement Agreement with the OCSD for the construction of the Prospect Avenue Water Main Replacement Project (CIP No. 6151) and the Water Main Replacement Projects (CIP No. 6106), and the design of a sanitary sewer lateral as part of the Irvine Boulevard Storm Drain Project (CIP No. 5024), and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of the City. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Motion: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of March 8, 2004. 11. TUSTIN POLICE UNDERSTANDING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF Motion: 11.a. Adopt resolution; and City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 Page 4016 RESOLUTION NO 04-29 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, amending the classification and compensation plan for the City of Tustin and approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tustin and the Tustin Police Officers Association, concerning wages, salaries, fringe benefits and conditions of employment 11.b. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for the Tustin Police Officers Association encompassing the time period of March 15, 2004 through December 31,2004. SECOND PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Davert: . Tustin Eastern Little League had opening day recently; . Pleased that Federal Disposal Services was providing commercial recycling program information to businesses; . Congratulated new commissioners appointed to committees; and . Thanked Mayor Pro Tern Bone for his efforts to obtain a seat on Orange County Transportation Authority board during past year. Councilmember Thomas: . Supported Mayor Pro Tem Bone's efforts to serve on OCTA board; and . Commended new commissioners and urged others to stay involved in the community. Councilmember Hagen: . Transportation Corridor Authority would vote on April 8th to merge San Joaquin 241 and Foothill Eastern 261 toll roads, would vote against the merge as other less expensive solutions are available; and . On behalf of Orange County Fire Authority Board would be traveling to Washington, DC to lobby funds for Homeland Security. Mayor Pro Tem Bone: . Expressed his appreciation to Council for supporting his effort to join OCT A board; . Thanked all applicants for applying to serve on commission/committees; . Lamented Old Town Car Show planned for July had been postponed due to lack of funds; . Attended State of the County Report - Orange County had ih largest population in the United States; discussed how property tax funds were distributed; . A television program, California Green, described recycling procedures; Terra Verde Company recycled all green waste in Orange County. Encouraged everyone to keep paper out of green waste containers and reduce cost to taxpayers; . Water Advisory Committee of Orange County reported 2.42 inches of rain so far this year, and Tustin continued to use more water than last year; and City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 Page 5 016 . Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) recently solicited council members to serve on various regional policy committees, Councilmember Davert applied to Housing Committee; attended County Growth Visioning workshop on March 3rd which focused on in-fill projects within the county. Mayor Kawashima: . Regretted Mayor Pro Tern Bone did not win seat on OCTA board; . Congratulated new commission/committee appointees and that there would be more opportunities available next March; . Presented slideshow of Little League Opening; Centennial Park project, John Laing open house; Miss Tustin Pageant, and Tree City USA Award ceremony where Tustin won ath year in a row; . Marjorie Veeh Elementary School officials requested a crossing guard for busy crosswalk at San Juan and Browning Streets; and . Announced tomorrow would be his 3rd time as Principal for the Day. ADJOURNMENT - 7:29 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 Page6016 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA Agenda Item Reviewed: City Manager k4- Finance Directo/~ MARCH 15,2004 CALL TO ORDER- 5:15 P.M. ATTENDANCE Present: Mayor Tony Kawashima, Mayor Pro Tern Lou Bone, Councilmembers Doug Davert, Tracy Worley Hagen, and Jeffery M. Thomas None Chief Deputy City Clerk Maria Huizar William A. Huston, City Manager; and Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: PUBLIC INPUT - None REGULAR BUSINESS INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS OF PLANNING AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS Interviews were conducted for the Parks and Recreation and the Planning Commission vacancies. Parks and Recreation Commission Candidates: Robert W. Barr, Ginny Hovland, and Jorene Jameson. Barbara E. Bromley withdrew application. Ballots were cast by Council to fill one two-year term expiring on March 1, 2006. Maria Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk, reported the ballot tally as follows: Mayor Kawashima: Mayor Pro Tern Bone: Councilmember Davert: Councilmember Hagen: Councilmember Thomas: Hovland Hovland Hovland Jameson Jameson Hovland (3 votes) was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term expiring March 1, 2006. +++++ City Council Special Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 Page 1012 Plannina Commission Candidates: Alan Beals, Brett Floyd, Jorene Jame;¡son, Leslie Pontious, Judith V. Shade. Ty Brannon Keith and Robert B. Schoenburg withdrew their applications. Ballots were cast by Council to fill two two-year terms expiring on March 1, 2006. Maria Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk, reported the ballot tally as follows: Mayor Kawashima: Mayor Pro Tern Bone: Councilmember Davert: Councilmember Hagen: Councilmember Thomas: Floyd and Pontious Floyd and Pontious Floyd and Pontious Floyd and Jameson Floyd and Jameson Floyd (5 votes) and Pontious (3 votes) were appointed to the Planning Commission with a term expiring March 1, 2006. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Kawashima adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for March 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. City Council Special Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 Page 2 012