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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 2001 03 05 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA MARCH 5, 2001 CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.M. 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: Others Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor; Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem; Councilmembers Lou Bone, Mike Doyle, Tony Kawashima None William Huston, City Manager;, Douglas Holland, Acting City Attomey; Beverley White, Chief Deputy City Clerk, and 0 in the audience. None PUBLIC INPUT Announced CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Worley announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney about pending litigation to which the City is a party: (1) Garcia v. City of Tustin and (2) Santa Ana Unified School District, et al. v. City of Tustin. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Kawashima Given INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Thomas ROLL CALL Council Present: Council Absent: City Clerk: Others Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor; Jeffery Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem; Councilmembers Lou Bone, Mike Doyle, and Tony Kawashima None Pamela Stoker William A. Huston, City Manager; Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager; Doqg Holland, Acting City Attorney; George Jeffries, City Treasurer; Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director; Steve Foster, Chief of Police; Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development; Arlene Marks, Director of Human Resources; Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works, Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks & Recreation; Sam Altowaiji, Field Services Manager; Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager; Frank Semelsberger, Police Captain; Robert Schoenkopf, Police Captain; Scoff Reekstin, Senior Planner; Bevedey White, Chief Deputy City Clerk; and approximately 350 in the audience. Presented PROCLAMATION - Foothill High School Gids Water Polo Team - CIF Champions None CLOSED SESSION REPORT ITEM ADDED TO THE AGENDA Initiated amendments to the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan It was moved by Wodey, seconded by Thomas, to add Proposed Amendments to the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan to the agenda due to an immediate need to take action that arose after the agenda was posted. Motion carried 5-0. Minutes - City Council March 5, 2001 - Page 1 It was moved by Worley, seconded by Thomas, to initiate an amendment to the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan conveying 22 acres to the Santa Aha Unified School Distdct and 15 acres to the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC INPUT The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan: Ed Connor, 2600 Michelson, Irvine Rick Eiden, United Food & Commercial Workers Kristina Bruning, O.C. Central Labor Council Richard Chavez, O.C. Central Labor Council David Sickler, State Building Trades Council Mayor Wodey recessed the meeting at 7:26 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at.7:29 p.m. The following member of the audience spoke in support of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan: John Nielsen, Tustin The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan: Lupe Rodriguez, Labor Local 652 Mary Anne Mahoney, O.C. Central Labor Council Doug Chappel, IBEW Local 441 Reina Schmitz, Justice For Janitors Local 1877 Karina Valenzuela, Student Trustee, Rancho Santiago Community College District Lorena Jimenez, Student Janet Mendez, O.C. Mecha Central Tom Moxley, Ironworkers Local 433 Jose Ventura, Mecha Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano De Aztlan Uri Lara, Student, Valley High School Eduardo Urrego, IBEW Local 411 Sandra Gonzales Castro, O.C. Central Labor Council Randy Parraz, AFL-CIO, Santa Aha Linda Sanchez-Valentine, O.C. Central Labor Council Mayor Worley recessed the meeting at 8:05 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 8:12 p.m. The following members of the audience spoke in support of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan: James Severin, Tustin Debbie Nahabedian, Tustin The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan: Esther Severy, Santa Ana Unified School District Pam Mayle, Santa Ana Unified School District Robert Silva, Santa Aha Unified School District PUBLIC HEARING - None CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS 1 THROUGH 15 ) Approved Approved Approved Adopted Resolution No. 01-18 Approved Approved Approved Adopted Resolution No. 01-19 Item No. 3 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Worley. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carded 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 20, 2001 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of February 20, 2001. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $2,572,632.10 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $414,093.46. 380-10 360-82 TRANSIT OPERATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LAIDLAW TRANSIT SERVICES, INC. Recommendation: Approve the Transit Operations Agreement between the C~ and Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Services Department. 400-10 RESOLUTION NO. 01-18 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01-18 allowing destruction of records of recruitment files which are two years old and are no longer required to be kept in storage as recommended by the Director of Human Resources. 170-40 APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE ANNUAL MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT, 2000-2001 FY (CIP NO. 7001) Recommendation: Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Santa Ana and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this Cooperative Agreement with the City of Santa Ana and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this Cooperative Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-60 APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE ANNUAL MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT, 2000-2001 FY (ClP NO. 7001) Recommendation: Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this Cooperative Agreement, subsequent to approval by the County Board of Supervisors as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 400-70 o CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES OF THE CITY'S HVAC SYSTEMS WITH BARR ENGINEERING, INC. Recommendation: Approve the first amendment to the contract agreement between Bart Engineering, Inc. and the City of Tustin for HVAC maintenance and repair services, subject to City Attorney approval as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division, 400-10 RESOLUTION NO. 01-19 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, Minutes - City Council March 5, 2001 - Page 3 Adopted Resolution No. 01-22 Approved Adopted Resolution No. 01-20 Approved 10. 11. 12. 13. ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01-19, which orders the preparation of the Engineer's Report for the Tustin Landscape and Lighting District Levy of Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. 340-60 RESOLUTION NO. 01-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CIP NO. 6145) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01-22 approving the plans and specifications for Water Main Replacements at Various Locations (CIP No. 6145) and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids as recommended by the Public Works DepartmentJWater Services Division. 400-45 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Recommendation: Declare various Field Services equipment as surplus and not required for public use, in accordance with Section 1626 of the Tustin City Code, and authorize the Public Works Department to sell the equipment at public auction as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. 380-60 RESOLUTION NO. 01-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THE INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY OF JOHN MIRARCHI Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01-20 to grant John Mirarchi finding an industrial disability retirement from his position of Police Officer effective March 5, 2001 as recommended by the Director of Human Resources. 520-60 DECLARING EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS Recommendation: Declare the Konica 6190 and Konica 5370 copiers as surplus equipment and authorize staff to sell the equipment at public auction as recommended by the Office of the City Clerk. 380-60 Ratified Approved 14. 15. ITEM PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA- FEBRUARY 26, 2001 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 February 26, 2001. 120-50 APPROVE SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH TUSTIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Recommendation: Approve the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Tustin and the Tustin Municipal Employees Association (TMEA) authorizing provisions for an agency shop for the general employees representation unit as recommended by the Director of Human Resources. 540-20 400-10 REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR Continued to a future Council meeting RESOLUTION NO. 01-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE "NO-BUILD" ALTERNATIVE IDENTIFIED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/REVISED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE OCTA CENTERLINE PROJECT Council concurred to continue this item. 690-60 REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEM 16) Continued to March 19, 2001 Council meeting. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 1234- AMENDING TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Council concurred to continue this item to the March 19, 2001 Council meeting to allow staff to modify the ordinance to include term limits. 120-20 PUBLIC INPUT The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan: Lyn Maher, Principal, Santa Ana Unified School Distdct Roland Lujan, 225 E. Occidental, Santa Ana Armando De La Libertad, 1818 Lynwood, Santa Ana Maria Lopez, Santa Ana Martin Burton, Legal Counsel for Santa Ana Unified School District and Rancho Santiago Community College District Maria Bell, Santa Ana The following members of the audience spoke in support of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan: Jennifer Parvin, Tustin OTHER BUSINESS SCHOOL VIOLENCE Councilmember Doyle spoke on the recent shooting tragedy in Santee. RECYCLING VIDEO Councilmember Bone complimented the mayor on the recycling video she had filmed. FEDERAL DISPOSAL Councilmember Bone questioned why some citizens had received only one red sticker for removal of old trash cans. Don Shubin, Federal Disposal, responded that additional stickers were available at the City and/or applying the sticker to one trash can would apply to all old trash cans left curbside. SANITATION DISTRICT EMPLOYEE SERVICE Councilmember Kawashima remarked on a Tustin resident who had been honored by the Sanitation Distdct for 20 years of service. WATER REPLENISHMENT WORKSHOP Councilmember Kawashima thanked staff for technical help at the recent Water Replenishment workshop. SKATEBOARD PARKS Councilmember Kawashima requested a status report on a potential skateboard park. William Huston, City Manager, responded that a planned project was not budgeted in the current fiscal year. Minutes - City Council March 5, 2001 - Page 5 COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Thomas commented on the Council meeting and the conduct of some members of the audience. Mayor Wofley thanked police staff for their assistance at the meeting. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Mayor Worley stated that Council supported and was proud of the Assistant City Manager. COLUMBUS TUSTIN FIELDS Mayor Worley commented on the frustration felt by many residents regarding the lack of improvements at the Columbus Tustin fields. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM PROGRAM Mayor Wodey encouraged the community to attend a free dance program given by the Tustin High School Dance team on March 6, 2001. COMMITTEE REPORTS ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (OCCOG) Councilmember Bone reported OCCOG had an alternative fuel vehicle loan program that might be of interest to the City. TUSTIN PRIDE Councilmember Bone reported Tustin Pride was considering the Angels In Tustin program at the Tustin Make-A-Wish location. NEWPORT BAY WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Councilmember Bone commented on a problem of unidentifiable bacteria run-off into the ocean. WATER ADVISORY COUNCIL Councilmember Bone stated Orange County was 25% below its average rainfall in spite of recent rains. TUNNEL CONNECTING HIGHWAYS 5 AND 15 Councilmember Bone reported the project was proceeding and was under consideration by foreign investors. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Wodey adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. The City Council scheduled a Goal Setting Workshop on Monday, March 19, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. in the Clifton C. Miller Community Center at 300 Centennial Way; and the next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way. '~AMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK WORLEY, TRACY WII.~LjS MAYO~R~