HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 05-16-17CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR MAY 16, 2017
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBER
• 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Al Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager
Rebecca Gomez, Councilmember Dr. Allan Bernstein, Mayor David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Charles E. Puckett, Councilmember Erica N. Rabe, City Clerk
Letitia Clark, 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 #2412 at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Dr. Allan Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Murray, and
Councilmembers Rebecca Gomez, Charles E. Puckett and Letitia
Clark
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 UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council will convene
to discuss Items 1 through 4 on the Closed Session agenda.
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 — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2):
(2 cases)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation
of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: [Government Code §
54957] — One Case
A. Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS [Government Code §
54956.8] — (3 cases)
A. Property 1345 Sun Dial Drive, Tustin; APN: 933-582-19
Address/Description
Agency Tustin Housing Authority
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and Jerry Craig,
Acting Deputy Director of Economic Development
Negotiating Parties MTGLQ Investors, L.P.
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
B. Property 2224 E. Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana CA 92705;
Address/Description APN:396-281-18
Agency City of Tustin
City Negotiators Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager and Douglas S.
Stack, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Negotiating Parties Glen R. Nelson, Trustee of the Glen R. Nelson
Trust, and Steven A. Nelson, Trustee of the Steven
A. Nelson Trust
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
C. 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, Director of Economic
Development/Acting Director of Finance
Negotiating Parties Lincoln Property Company Commercial
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed at 5:36 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
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CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2412 at 7:02 p.m.
INVOCATION — Mayor Bernstein
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Puckett
PRESENTATION —
Mayor Bernstein presented a Proclamation to Battalion Chief Jeff Hoey in honor of the
Orange County Fire Authority Drowning Prevention Awareness Campaign.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT —
1. Darlene Alfuso
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-7
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Murray and seconded by Councilmember Puckett to
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
HELD ON MAY 2, 2017.
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Motion: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the City Council held on May 2, 2017.
3. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND 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 approve Payroll in the amount of $711,417.49;
and Demands in the amount of $2,928,593.75.
4. 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.
5. TRUSTEE'S SALE — AFFORDABLE HOME LOCATED AT 1345 SUN DIAL
DRIVE
The Tustin Housing Authority is seeking authorization to cure a homeowner
default under the City's Affordable Housing Program in the Tustin Field II
development.
Motion: That the Tustin Housing Authority Commission authorize the Tustin
Housing Authority to purchase the very low income affordable housing unit at
1345 Sun Dial Drive during the Trustee's Sale, and also authorize the Executive
Director, or his designee, execute any required documents, as may be
necessary to implement such action as recommended by the City Attorney. The
price and terms will be discussed in Closed Session.
6. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE MOFFETT DRIVE (CIP NO. 70230)
AND LEGACY ROAD (CIP NO. 70231) EXTENSION ROADWAY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The plans and specifications for the Moffett Drive (CIP No. 70230) and Legacy
Road (CIP No. 70231) Extension Roadway Construction Project have been
prepared and the project is ready to be bid.
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Motion: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 17-08 approving the plans and specifications for
the Moffett Drive (CIP No. 70230) and Legacy Road (CIP No. 70231)
Extension Roadway Construction Project; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
MOFFETT DRIVE (CIP NO. 70230) AND LEGACY ROAD (CIP NO. 70231)
EXTENSION ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
7. AUTHORIZE USE OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL WATER QUALITY
DEVICES CIP 10074
Staff is requesting City Council authorization to use the County of Orange
Cooperative Purchasing Program to purchase and install water quality devices
for the irrigation retrofit portion of the Median Landscape Rehabilitation Project
CIP 10074, pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 1625c
Motion: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 17-21 authorizing the City
of Tustin to use the County of Orange Cooperative Purchasing Program,
consistent with the effective date of Ordinance No. 1438 and the amended
Tustin City Code Section 1625c, to contract with United Storm Water, Inc. to
purchase and install 24 automatic retractable screens at various locations as
part of the Median Landscape Rehabilitation Project CIP 10074.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE'S
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL
ATER QUALITY DEVICES FOR THE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE
REHABILITATION PROJECT CIP 10074
8. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1481
Ordinance No. 1481 amends the Tustin City Code to establish four-year terms
staggered every two years, and to establish term limits of two consecutive terms
for each commissioner.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember
Gomez.
Substitute Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Gomez and seconded by
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Councilmember Clark to establish two-year terms and to establish term limits of
three consecutive terms for each commissioner.
Substitute motion failed: 2-3 (Mayor Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Murray and
Councilmember Puckett dissented)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Murray and seconded Councilmember Puckett
to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1481.
Motion carried: 4-1 (Councilmember Gomez dissented)
ORDINANCE NO. 1481
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 1513 OF PART 1 OF
CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE 1 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATING TO
CITY COMMISSION TERMS OF OFFICE.
OTHER BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Puckett
May 5
o Attended the 7 -Eleven Franchise Owners Association of Southern California
(FOASC), scholarship award presentation at 7 -Eleven; two (2) three hundred (300)
dollar scholarships were given to a student from Hillview High School and a student
from Tustin High School; thanked 7 -Eleven for their generosity and their service to
the community.
o Attended the Cinco De Mayo Event at the Tustin Family Youth Center; was very
well attended.
May 7
Attended the Tustin Community Foundation (TCF) Patriots and Pioneers Program
dedication ceremony held on Plumb Drive in honor of Ensign Ralph Plumb, who was in
the United States Navy who lost his life during World War II; thanked Donna Marsh -Perry
for initiating the Patriots and Pioneers Program honoring Tustin soldiers who have lost
their lives during war.
May 8
o Attended Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) budget -briefing meeting.
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Wally Karp Memorial Golf Tournament
dinner at the Tustin Ranch Golf Course.
May 10
Attended the Wally Karp Memorial ceremony held in front of the Tustin Police Department;
very well done ceremony.
May 11
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o Attended Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) Board meeting.
o Attended Tustin Night at Angel Stadium; Tustin was well represented.
May 12
Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Golden Hub of
Innovation Awards.
May 13
Distributed diplomas to the graduates at Hope International University; great to
commemorate all the graduates.
May 14
Celebrated Mother's Day.
May 27
Will be having heart valve replacement and double bypass surgery; will be out of
commission for a while; will miss a few events which will be occurring in June.
Councilmember Gomez
May 3
Attended the Orange County School Board Association Annual Dinner; honored past
incoming boards; presented the Marian Bergeson Award for the outstanding school board
member for 2017.
May 4
Speaker at Tustin High School Connecting for Success event; encourages parent
engagement and collaboration to improve the educational experience for the English
Language Learners.
May 5
o Was not able to attend the Cinco De Mayo Event at the Tustin Family Youth
Center; heard it was a great event.
o Attended an event at EI Sol Academy in Santa Ana.
May 6
Attended the Tustin Historical Society's Home and Garden Tour; several new homes on
the tour; very positive feedback from those that were new to the home tour.
May 8
Announced the Association of California School Administrators for Region 17 held their
27th Annual Celebration of Excellence to honor the outstanding administrators
o Honorees from Tustin Unified School District include: Cherrie Kuntz as the Special
Education Administrator; Christine Matos was the Secondary Principal of the year;
Superintendent, Gregory A. Franklin, Ed.D., received the Tracy Gaffey Award for
overall excellence; congratulated TUSD on their awards.
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May 10
Attended the Wally Karp Memorial ceremony held in front of the Tustin Police Department;
the ceremony continues to grow each year with new participants; a very nice ceremony.
May 11
o Attended the full Orange County Library Advisory Board meeting; main discussion
points included the annual budget, safety of the library and staff, and the formation
of a task force to address the Irvine set aside which is very similar process to the
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).
o Attended the Tustin Night at Angel Stadium; thanked the Tustin Chamber of
Commerce for setting -up and organizing the event.
May 12
o Met with a Regency developer to see the progress of the Village at Tustin Legacy;
the development on the corner of Tustin Ranch Road and Valencia.
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Golden
Hub of Innovation Awards; congratulated Tustin city staff for receiving an award for
the Veterans Outpost and City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker for receiving the City
Manager of the Year Award.
May 15
Attended the Senior Advisory Legislation meeting; a representative from the American
Red Cross was the presenter; discussed legislation which impacts seniors, including
personal allowance.
Councilmember Clark
May 4
Attended the Orange County Human Relations Annual Gala; Tustin resident TyRon
Jackson was honored; great to be present and see him receive a standing ovation for his
speech.
May 5
Attended the Tustin Parks and Recreation Department Cinco De Mayo Event at the Tustin
Family Youth Center; congratulated Recreation Supervisor Marilyn Buescher and her staff
for organizing a great event.
May 6
o Attended the Tustin Historical Society's Home and Garden Tour; great to see the
interior of some of the historical churches and homes.
o Was a jockey for the Tustin Dollars for Scholars Kentucky Derby Fundraiser; had
fun raising scholarship money for Tustin High School seniors.
May 8
o Met with the Tustin City Attorney, David E. Kendig; thanked David for giving a great
overview on what he offers to the city; Tustin is very lucky to have David as their
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City Attorney.
o Attended the Orange County Vector Control Board budget presentation; board is
currently going through the budget review process.
May 10
Attended the Wally Karp Memorial ceremony held in front of the Tustin Police Department;
first time attending memorial service; was deeply moved; extremely well put together by
the Tustin Police Department; thanked Chief Charles F. Celano for a great ceremony put
on by his department.
May 11
Attended the Tustin Night at Angel Stadium; congratulated the Tustin Chamber of
Commerce for organizing a great event.
May 12
Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Golden Hub of
Innovation Awards; was very proud to be with the Tustin honorees who were recognized.
Thanked City Clerk, Erica N. Rabe and staff for the great job they did with the Council
Chamber renovation.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray
May 3.8
Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional
Conference; had some really good presentations throughout the conference.
May 8
Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board meeting; had the first
review of the 2017/2018 budget.
May 9
Attended the City of Irvine Council meeting with Third District Supervisor Todd Spitzer and
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) staff; received donation for their support on this
year's Orange County Drowning Prevention Taskforce campaign.
May 10
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting; recognized Officer
of the Month, Tustin Officer Ralph Casiello for his outstanding arrest.
o Attended the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Budget and Finance meeting;
reviewed the 2017/2018 proposed budget.
o Attended the Tustin Police Department's Wally Karp Memorial ceremony held in
front of the Tustin Police Department; thanked the Karp Family for attending the
ceremony; thanked Chief Charles F. Celano, Orange County Sheriff Sandra
Hutchens, and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Division IV Chief, Andy
Kovacs for their attendance.
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May 11
o Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Transit Committee
meeting; received new recommendations for the Orange County Street Car project;
reviewed the 2017/2018 proposed budget.
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC)
infrastructure technology committee meeting; approved small cell site white paper
and small cell ordinances; thanked Community Development Director Elizabeth
Binsack for the information she provided for the ordinance.
o Attended the Tustin Night at Angel Stadium.
May 12
Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Golden Hub of
Innovation Awards; congratulated Tustin City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker for receiving the
City Manager of the Year Award and Economic Development Acting Deputy Director Jerry
Craig for receiving an award for the Tustin Veterans Outpost project for homeless
veterans.
May 15
Announced that May 15 is National Police Officers Memorial Day.
May 14-20
National Police Officers Memorial Week; thanked all men and women officers for their
service.
Thanked City Clerk, Erica N. Rabe, Director of Public Works, Douglas S. Stack, and staff
for the great job with the council chamber renovation.
Mayor Bernstein
May 3
Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Water
committee working group meeting; reviewed legislation on water usage, water storage,
storm water, and government mandates.
May 5
Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Water Advisory Committee meeting;
discussed legislation taking place in Sacramento regarding infrastructure projects and
funding.
May 6
Attended the Tustin Historical Society's Home and Garden Tour; great time was had by
all.
May 7
Attended the Tustin Community Foundation (TCF) Patriots and Pioneers Program
dedication ceremony held on Plumb Drive in honor of Ensign Ralph Plumb, who was in
the United States Navy who was lost his life during World War II.
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May 8
Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Legislative meeting.
May 10
o Attended the Local Agency Formation Committee meeting; discussed the budget
and current projects for the 2017/2018 fiscal year.
o Attended the Tustin Police Department's Wally Karp Memorial ceremony held in
front of the Tustin Police Department; thanked the Karp Family and Wally Karp's
best friend for attending the ceremony.
May 11
Attended the Tustin Night at Angel Stadium; thanked the Tustin Chamber of Commerce
for organizing the event.
May 12
Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Golden Hub of
Innovation Awards; congratulated Tustin City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker for receiving the
City Manager of the Year Award and Economic Development Acting Deputy Director Jerry
Craig for receiving an award for the Tustin Veterans Outpost project for homeless
veterans.
Announced would like to see everyone wear red on Friday, May 25th in observance of
Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th
Announced the Tustin Chili Cook -Off event will be held on Sunday, June 4th in Old Town
Tustin.
Thanked City Clerk, Erica N. Rabe, Director of Public Works, Douglas S. Stack, and staff
for the great job with the council chamber renovation.
ADJOURNED at 7:37 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 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.
DR. ALLAN bERNSTEIN,
Mayor
ERICA N. RABE,
City Clerk
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