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Home My WebLink AboutCC MINUTES 2004 04 19 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APRIL 19, 2004 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M. ATTENDANCE Present: Mayor Tony Kawashima, Mayor Pro Tem Lou Bone, Councilmembers Doug Davert, Tracy Worley Hagen, and Jeffery M. Thomas None Maria Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk William A. Huston, City Manager and Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: PUBLIC INPUT - None CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY Government Code Section 54956.8 NEGOTIATOR pursuant to A.1. Propertv: Aqencv Neqotiators: Neqotiatinq Parties: Under Neqotiation: A.2. Propertv: Property is Reuse Plan Disposal Parcels 10, 11, and 12; portion of Parcel I-D-4, Tustin Legacy Assistant City Manager and Special Counsel Gilchrist & Rutter Vestar Development II, LLC Price and Terms of Payment Neqotiatinq Parties: Under Neqotiation: Property referred to as the Master Development Site at Tustin Legacy in the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City and Tustin Legacy Partners Assistant City Manager and Special Counsel Gilchrist & Rutter Tustin Legacy Partners, LLC Conditions which impact Price and Terms \ Aqencv Neqotiators: City Council Meeting Minutes April 19,2004 Page1of6 PUBLIC MEETING CALL TO ORDER - 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Tony Kawashima, Mayor Pro Tem Lou Bone, Councilmembers Tracy Worley Hagen, Doug Davert, and Jeffery M. Thomas None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager and Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Davert INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Bone PROCLAMATION - Linda Jennings for invaluable service on the Planning Commission PRESENTATION 1. EMPLOYEE SHOWCASE Marcia Brown, Administrative Secretary, City Clerk's Office CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report FIRST PUBLIC INPUT - Allan Browning, Tustin Post 227, the American Legion regarding a tribute to America's "Greatest Generation" on May 29, 2004 PUBLIC HEARING 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 Staff report presentation by Public Works Director, City Engineer Tim Serlet. Motion: City Council Meeting Minutes April 19,2004 Page 2 of 6 2.a. Open the Public Hearing to receive testimony on the proposed levy of annual assessments for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 (Written protests may be submitted to the City Clerk during the public hearing). 2.b. Close the public hearing (Written protests will no longer be accepted). 2.c. Provided there is not a majority protest, it is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 04-39 confirming the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. RESOLUTION NO. 04-39 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California confirming the levy of annual assessments for the landscape maintenance and public street lighting expenses in the Tustin Ranch area within the boundaries of the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bone, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, to approve Item 2 as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Kawashima abstained on Agenda Item 9. It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, to approve Consent Calendar items 3 through 8 and 10 and 11 as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2004 Motion: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2004. 4. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Motion: Approve Demands in the amount of $771,566.75 and $698,561.58; reversals in the amount of $64.20; and ratify Payroll in the amount of $548,673.58. 5. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT: PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31,2004 Motion: Receive and file. 6. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM: FERNANDO NEGRETE, CLAIM NO. 04-11 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 Aprii 19, 2004 Page 3 of6 7. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA: APRIL 12, 2004 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Councilor member of the public. Motion: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of April 12, 2004. 8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEWPORT AVENUE AT EL CAMINO REAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION / UPGRADE (CIP NO. 4064) Motion: 8.a. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $35,000.00 from the unappropriated reserve of the Measure M Turnback Fund to the Newport Avenue at EI Camino Real Traffic Signal Modification/Upgrade (CIP No. 4064). 8.b. Award the construction contract for the Newport Avenue at EI Camino Real Traffic Signal Modification/Upgrade (CIP No. 4064) to Steiny and Co., Inc., the low bidder in the amount of $178,389.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents on behalf of the City. 9. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.8 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-95-993 WITH ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY MEASURE M Motion: Approve Amendment No.8 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-95-993 with the Orange County Transportation Authority, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Council member Thomas, to approve Agenda Item 9 as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0-1. Mayor Kawashima abstained. 10. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STATE TO PURCHASE ONE CHEVROLET 3500 WITH ACCESSORIES Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 04-40 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase certain items City Council Meeting Minutes Aprii 19, 2004 Page40f6 11. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STATE TO PURCHASE ONE FORD F550 WITH ACCESSORIES Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 04-36 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase certain items BUSINESS CALENDAR 12. FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 ACTION PLAN AND PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS The Community Development Department is proposing to submit to HUD a FY 2004- 05 Action Plan, which describes the activities that the City will undertake during the program year and the program budget for disbursement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Staff report presented by Associate Planner Justina Willkom. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 04-38 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, approving the Action Plan Fiscal Year 2004-05 for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development It was moved by Councilmember Davert, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, to adopt Resolution No. 04-38. Motion carried 5-0. SECOND PUBLIC INPUT -None OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Davert: . Congratulated Jerry Amante, new Chair of the Planning Commission; . Easter Egg Hunt was a great success, staff did an excellent job; . Invited all to attend the Senior Center Karaoke Contest on April 24th; . Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held on April 22nd; . Organization TEACH raising funds to preserve class size reduction, encouraged everyone to support them; and . Announced that the Orange County Vector Control board approved spending $800,000 to initiate a ballot measure that would approve a nearly 500% tax increase for continuation of services including fire ant control; Tustin was one of 3 cities to oppose decision. City Council Meeting Minutes Aprii 19, 2004 Page 5 of6 Councilmember Thomas: . Thanked Councilmember Hagen and staff for working with Orange County Fire Authority and changing street sign on Tustin Ranch Road. Councilmember Hagen: . Transportation Corridor Agency voted to continue discussion on merging toll roads to May 13th; . Kudos to Councilmember Doug for voting against Orange County Vector Control's tax increase ballot; and . Orange County Fire Authority continued discussion on whether to share Prop 172 funds with Orange County Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's office. Mayor Pro Tem Bone: . League of California Cities collected 1 million signatures to include the "Californian's to Protect Local Taxpayers and Public Safety" measure on the November 4th ballot; would be having the first Orange County fund raising event at 5:30 p.m. on April 29, 2004 at Joe's Garage in Tustin, special guest speakers included Assemblyman Todd Spitzer. Mayor Kawashima: . Congratulated new Planning Commission Chair Jerry Amante; . Announced a park workshop on Wednesday, April 21st for the proposed 25 acre park at Tustin Legacy; and . Reminded everyone to attend the Tustin Area Senior Center Karaoke Contest on Saturday, April 24th. ADJOURNMENT - 7:32 p.m. - The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin. \~~ ~£/jy.' TONY KA ASHIMA, ~AM LA STOKER, . ~ - Mayor City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes April 19,2004 Page 6 of6