HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 01-16-18CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR
JANUARY 16, 2018
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBER
AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
t t 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Rebecca Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager/
Dr. Allan Bernstein, Councilmember
AI Murray, Mayor City Treasurer
Charles E. Puckett, Councilmember
Erica N. Rabe, City Clerk
Letitia Clark, Councilmember
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER -- Meeting #2426 at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Gomez, and Councilmembers
Dr. Allan Bernstein, 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 1-5 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 -Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2):
(Two Cases)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation
of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (Two Cases)
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - [Government Code §
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54956.8]: (Four Cases)
A. Property
Address/Desc
Agency
City Negotiators
A portion of lots 19, KKK, and LLL of Tract No. 1740.4
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---_---_ ---- - - - - -------
C-ity, of Tustin_ - ... ... .... - ----_------- ---------- --- -------- -- -- --- ---- - --_-------- ..... - ------ ---- ---
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager & John Buchanan,
Director of Economic Development/Acting Director of
Finance
Negotiating Parties Michael Battaglia, CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
B. Property
Address/Descrir
Agency -------------
City Negotiators
C.
370 Flyers Lane/APN 935-211-88
on
'City -olf-Tustin,11111.1,
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager; Jerry Craig, Deputy
Director of Economic Development
Negotiating Parties First American Trustee Servicing Solutions
I 111, - _ . .... .....
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
Property 11781 Outlook Lane
,-,A,d,dr,es-s,/Des,c-ription,,,,,.,,,-",-",, - --- - - --- --- - ----- - --- --- --- -- ..... . --- ----- -_-_ -
Agency_ y _Cit of Tustin
City Negotiations Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager, Douglas S. Stack,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, & Art
Valenzuela, Water Services Manager
Negotiating Parties Thomas Gaqlio
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
D. Property
Address/Description
City Negotiations
2061 Valhalla Drive
of Tustin
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager, Douglas S. Stack,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, & Art
Valenzuela, Water Services Manager
Dr. Chong Sang Kim
---- --- — - ------ -
Under Negotiation Price and Terms of Payment
4. LIABILITY CLAIMS - [Government Code § 54956.95] — (Three Cases)
A. Claim No. 17-38, Claim of Michael and Lisa Broome
B. Claim No. 17-45, Claim of Mercury Insurance
C. Claim No. 17-43, Claim of Richard Lincourt
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: [Government Code § 54957]
— One Case
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A. Title: City Manager
Recessed at 5:34 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2426 at 7:11 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —
American Legion
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council gave direction
on Real Property Items 3A, 313, 3C and 3D; unanimously denied Claim Nos 17-38, 17-45
and 17-43. Other than that, there was no reportable action.
1. Jane Lee, Felisa Gibbs,Harmony Lim, Will Blackman, Mia Nielson, Benson White,
Sophia Lee, Tbaith Ho, Landan Wiedemann, Raga Vineeth
2. Supervisor Third District Todd Spitzer
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-12
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember Clark to approve
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.
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2017.
Motion: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council held on December 19, 2017.
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 amounts of $726,736.66
and $1,283,546.28; and Demands in the amount of $2,752,552.31.
4. AUTHORIZATION TO CANCEL THE MARCH 6, 2018 CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AND SCHEDULE MARCH 7, 2018 AS AN
ALTERNATIVE TIME FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Due to an anticipated lack of quorum, staff recommends that the City Council
cancel the March 6, 2018 Regular City Council meeting and schedule the March
7, 2018 as an alternative time.
Motion: That the City Council
1. Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Cancellation for the regularly
scheduled Council meeting of March 6, 2018. The City Council hereby
waives notice of said meeting as required by Government Code §54954;
and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18-01, authorizing an alternative time to conduct a
Regular City Council meeting on March 7, 2018.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AN ALTERNATIVE TIME TO CONDUCT A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5. DISSOLUTION OF THE COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
Member cities of the Countywide Public Financing Authority are moving forward
with the dissolution process for the Authority. The dissolution shall take effect
upon the concurrence of all members.
Motion: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-04 approving the
dissolution of the Countywide Public Financing Authority.
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RESOLUTION. NO. 18-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
APPROVING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AN AGREEMENT FOR BUS SHELTER
ADVERTISING AND MAINTENANCE WITH CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR,
INC.
Clear Channel Outdoor maintains all bus shelters and concrete bus benches in
the City pursuant to an Agreement that generates revenue for the City. Staff is
requesting that the City Council approve the renewal of the Agreement for two (2)
years with an option for two (2) additional two-year extensions.
Motion; That the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. extending the contract for a period of two years with
an option for two (2) additional two-year extensions and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the contract documents.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-06 TO APPROVE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO
PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2019 FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Council adoption of Resolution No. 18-06 will certify that the City has
resources to fund projects submitted for inclusion in the 2019 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and affirms its commitment to
implement all projects in the program. The FTIP is a capital listing of all
transportation projects proposed over a six-year period.
Motion: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-06 certifying and affirming
its commitment to have the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion
in the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN WHICH
CERTIFIES THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND THE
PROJECTS SUBMITTED IN THE FFY 2018/19 - 2023/24 FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMS ITS
COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
8. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A TWELFTH AMENDED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
City Council approval is requested of an amended Administrative Budget and
authorization for the City and Successor Agency to enter into a Twelfth Amended
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Agreement for reimbursement of administrative support.
Motion: That the City Council approve and authorize the City to enter into a
Twelfth Amended Agreement for Reimbursement of Costs and City/Successor
Agency Operations Loan with the City acting as Successor Agency to the Tustin
Community Redevelopment Agency.
9. PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
SUBVENTION FUNDS (ASSEMBLY BILL 2766) PROGRAM
Every two (2) years the City Council authorizes the use of the City's disbursement
of Assembly Bill (AB) 2766 funds to offset costs for State mandated vehicle
emission reduction programs implemented by the City of Tustin. This year the
City Council is being requested to allocate the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/2017 and
FY 2017/2018 AB 2766 disbursements to partly fund the installation and
construction of pedestrian and traffic calming enhancements and improvements
in Old Town Tustin, which will be identified in the Tustin Downtown Commercial
Core Plan (the "Plan").
Motion: That the City Council authorize a total of $203,176, including $105,629
in AB 2766 FY 2016/2017 turn -back funds, $96,900 in projected AB 2766 FY
2017/2018 turn -back funds, and $647 in interest income received through
investment of the turn -back funds, to be used/earmarked to partly fund the
installation and construction of future pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic calming
enhancements and improvements in Downtown Tustin, which will be identified in
the Plan.
10. APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF)
GRANT
Authorization is requested to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund
(LWCF) grant administrated by the State of California Office of Grants and Local
Services for the construction of athletic amenities at the new Veterans Sports
Park at Tustin Legacy.
Motion: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-02 approving. application
for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant to pay for the
construction of athletic amenities at the new Veterans Sports Park at Tustin
Legacy.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-02
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND VETERANS SPORTS PARK
PROJECT
11. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
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This agenda report transmits the John Wayne Airport (JWA) Noise Abatement
Quarterly Report for the third quarter of 2017. The average noise level measured
at Tustin's monitoring station (NMS 1ON), located at Columbus Tustin Middle
School on Beneta Way (Figure 1 on the agenda report), remained consistent with
prior quarters during this third quarter reporting period. Average noise levels
during the third quarter remained well below the City, County, and State criteria
of 65 dB Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) for residential uses.
Motion: That the City Council receive and file this report.
12. TRUSTEE'S SALE - AFFORDABLE HOME LOCATED AT 370 FLYERS LANE
The Tustin Housing Authority ("Authority") is seeking authorization to cure a
homeowner default under the City's Affordable Housing Program in the Tustin
Field I development.
Motion: That the Tustin Housing Authority Commission ("Commission")
authorize the Tustin Housing Authority to purchase the low income affordable
housing unit at 370 Flyers Lane 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.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 13-14
13. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2017-001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 18125,
AND DESIGN REVIEW 2017-012 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 218
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD G, TUSTIN
LEGACY SPECIFIC PLAN (TRACT 17404 - LOT 19)
Director of Community Development Elizabeth Binsack provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
CalAtlantic Director of Project Development Crystal Burckle provided a video
presentation.
The project is a request to construct 218 residential condominium units, a focal
park, and other neighborhood amenities. The site is located within Planning Area
15 (Neighborhood G) of the Tustin Legacy Specific Plan and generally bounded
by future Moffett Drive to the north, Park Avenue to the east, Victory Road to the
south, and Tustin Ranch Road to the west. The proposed project requires
approval of Development Agreement (DA) 2017-001, Tentative Tract Map (TTM)
18125, and Design Review (DR) 2017-012. On November 28, 2017, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 4356 recommending that the City Council
approve the proposed project. On December 19, 2017, the City Council continued
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the project to the January 16, 2018, public hearing at the request of City staff and
the applicant.
Public hearing opened at 7:52 p.m.
Public input:
1. Jeremy Schwartz
2. Byron De Arakal, Orange County Business Council
3. Steve LaMont, Building Industry Association
4. Kelsey Brewer, Association of California Cities of Orange County
Public hearing closed at 8:06 p.m.
Public hearing reopened at 8:18 p.m
1. Michael Battaglia
2. Jeremy Schwartz
3. Michael Battaglia
Public hearing closed at 8:27 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Murray and seconded by Councilmember Puckett to
1. Introduce and have first reading by title only of revised Ordinance No. 1489
for DA 2017-001 to facilitate the development and conveyance of an
approximate 20 -acre site within the boundaries of the Tustin Legacy
Specific Plan and set the second reading of the ordinance for the next City
Council meeting.
2. Adopt revised Resolution No. 17-57 approving TTM 18125 to subdivide an
approximate 20 -acre site into eight (8) numbered lots and two (2) lettered
lots; and approving DR 2017-012 for the design and site layout of 218
residential condominium units, a community facility, and other
neighborhood amenities.
Motion carried: 4-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Gomez dissented)
Environmental Review
On January 16, 2001, the City of Tustin certified the program FEIS/EIR for the
reuse and disposal of MCAS Tustin. On December 6, 2004, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 04-76 approving a Supplement to the FEIS/EIR for the
extension of Tustin Ranch Road between Walnut Avenue and the future
alignment of Valencia north loop road. On April 3, 2006, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 06-43 approving an Addendum to the FEIS/EIR and, on May 13,
2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-32 approving a Second
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Addendum to the FEIS/EIR. On July 5, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 17-23 approving a second Supplement to the FEIS/EIR. The FEIS/EIR, along
with its addendums and supplements, is a program EIR under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The FEIS/EIR, addendums and
supplementals considered the potential environmental impacts associated with
development on the former MCAS, Tustin.
An Environmental Checklist has been prepared and concluded that the proposed
actions do not result in any new significant environmental impacts or a substantial
increase in the severity of any previously identified significant impacts in the
FEIS/EIR. Moreover, no new information of substantial importance has surfaced
since certification of the FEIS/EIR.
ORDINANCE NO. 1489
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2017-001 BETWEEN THE
CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE CALATLANTIC INC. TO FACILITATE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 218 HOMES WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD G OF THE MCAS
TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 18125 AND DESIGN
REVIEW 2017-012 FOR THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF 218
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON LOT 19 OF TRACT 17404 WITHIN
PLANNING AREA 15 OF NEIGHBORHOOD G OF THE TUSTIN LEGACY
14. REPORT AND ACCOUNT OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS RELATING
TO 14412 RAINTREE ROAD AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REQUEST FOR
UNPAID NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY OF
TUSTIN
Deputy Director of Community Development Dana Ogdon provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Staff was notified that a private residence block wall at 14412 Raintree Road
constructed adjacent to a sidewalk (the residence occupies a corner lot) was
leaning and threatening to fall onto the adjacent sidewalk. The City's Building
Official inspected the wall and determined it to be an imminent life -safety concern.
Ms. Karen J. Calkins (the property owner) did not positively respond to City
requests that the wall be replaced (including actions taken by the City Attorney).
Consequently, the City obtained a court order, entered the property and replaced
the wall. The City Attorney submitted a bill to the property owner in September
2016 for reimbursement of the City's expenses. In addition, the Finance
Department billed the owner on three (3) separate occasions in 2017. To date,
the owner has not responded to the City's invoices. However, City staff worked
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through the Franchise Tax Board to successfully recover all Code Enforcement
citation fines and penalties ($2,630.00). Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 5508
establishes a process that authorizes the Tustin City Council to assess the
property through a special assessment to recover the outstanding $22,555.17 of
the City's unpaid costs.
Public hearing opened at 8:34 p.m.
Public hearing closed at 8:34 p.m. with no public input
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember Clark
to:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18-05, which approves, confirms and adopts the
report attached thereto as Exhibit "A";
3. Direct the City Clerk to cause the delivery of a certified copy of the Report
to the Orange County Auditor and to submit a certified copy of the
Resolution (with attachments) to the Orange County Recorder for
recordation; and
4. Order that the nuisance abatement costs set forth in the report be collected
as a special assessment against the subject property.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 18-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE REPORT AND ACCOUNT
OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS RELATING TO CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND REQUESTING THE
ORANGE COUNTY AUDITOR ADD THE UNPAID NUISANCE ABATEMENT
COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO THE TAX ROLL FOR 14412
RAINTREE ROAD, CITY OF TUSTIN (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 432-434-
01).
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 15-17
15. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2017
Robert J. Callanan, CPA representing White Nelson Diehl Evans provided a
PowerPoint presentation.
The City engages an independent certified public accounting firm to complete an
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annual audit of the City's financial records. There are a number of reports such
as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), produced as a result of
the annual audit and there are actions that are required by the City's governing
board (City Council) to meet the requirements of various auditing standards, such
as meeting with the auditing firm that conducted the audit to discuss the audit and
internal control issues.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember Clark
that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the CAFR for the year ended June 30, 2017.
2. Discuss the audit and internal controls with the independent certified public
accounting firm, White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP, who conducted the audit.
Motion carried: 5-0
16. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1486
Ordinance No. 1486 amends Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code and
adds Part 7 to Chapter 5 of Article 1 of the Tustin City Code relating to the
establishment of a Building Board of Appeals.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Mayor Murray to have
second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1486.
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1486
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING CODE AMENDMENT 2017-007 AMENDING
CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE AND ADDING PART
7 TO CHAPTER 5 OF ARTICLE 1 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE RELATED TO
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS.
17. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1490
Ordinance No. 1490 amends and restates Subsection (E) of Section 1611 of Part
1 of Chapter 6 of Article 1 of the Tustin City Code relating to checks and warrants.
It was moved by Mayor Murray and seconded by Councilmember Puckett to have
second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1490.
Motion carried: 5-0
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
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City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker
Wished everyone a Happy New Year and is looking forward to another great year
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Puckett
Wished everyone a Happy New Year.
January 1
Celebrated friend, Altha Gardner's, 105th Birthday.
January 8
Celebrated his son, Aaron Puckett's Birthday.
January 12
Celebrated his granddaughter, Lily's Birthday.
January 14
Celebrated his grandson, Rory's Birthday.
January 15
Celebrated daughter-in-law, Jennifer's Birthday.
January 24
Celebrated son-in-law, Rob's Birthday.
January 13
Attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony at Red Hill Lutheran Church; four (4)
gentlemen received their Eagle Scout Award at the ceremony; was a very impressive
ceremony.
Councilmember Bernstein
January 5
Attended the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO); discussed water
conservation; reminded everyone to water their lawns, only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays, fifteen (15) minutes per station.
January 10
Attended the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting;
honored to serve with members of LAFCO.
JanuarV12
Attended the Next Generation Republicans' Dinner and Debate; program consists of young
high school and college Republican students; students debated on two (2) different issues;
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the first debate was on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, second
debate was on Homelessness in Orange County.
January 15
Attended a conference call for the California League of Cities Southern Division Board; is a
Representative for the Third District for the Board; discussed the agenda for the upcoming
year.
Expressed condolences to the Bernstein Family for the passing of their son, Blaze.
Councilmember Clark
December 18
o Attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting;
welcomed new members and honored the outgoing Chair, Barbara Kogerman from
Laguna Hills.
o Attended Tustin Day at the 2017 Winter Fest at the Orange County Fair Grounds.
December 20
Participated in the Tustin Unified School District Entrepreneurship Program at A.G. Currie
Middle School; invited by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez; students presented different business
proposals; they presented great ideas; congratulated Deputy Director of Economic
Development, Jerry Craig, and Mayor Pro Tem Gomez on such a successful program.
Announced over the Winter Break, met with many different constituent groups, some of the
groups had concerns on parking and emergency preparedness.
January 15
Participated in service activities, with her family, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; a
day to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez
December 20
Participated in the Tustin Unified School District Entrepreneurship Program at A.G. Currie
Middle School; enjoyed listening to the great proposals presented by the middle school
students, with Deputy Director of Economic Development, Jerry Craig; was a fun day;
thanked Peter Brakke, Restaurant Operator for Chick-fil-A, who provided lunch for the day.
January 4
Attended the Senior Advisory Board meeting at the Tustin Area Senior Center;
representative from SeniorServ, the local Meals on Wheels agency, informed board there
are sixty-two (62) homebound seniors, which equates to 15,256 meals over the past year.
January 16
Was unable to attend the Ice Cream Social, at the Tustin Area Senior Center, celebrating
90th Birthdays.
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Announced Tustin Area Senior Center will be hosting a Blood Drive held on January 18th
January 8-12
Announced it was Fitness Week at the Tustin Area Senior Center.
Announced change in leadership at the Tustin Area Senior Center; from Recreation
Supervisor, Marilyn Buescher to Recreation Supervisor, Christine Zepeda; announced the
Senior Center is in good hands; wished Marilyn well in her new role at City Hall, and
welcomed Christine to the Senior Center.
January 5
Attended the Emergency Medical Care Committee meeting; following topics were
discussed:
o Annual reports; reviewed the hospital diversion report; patient offloading was
reviewed, which is important number; discussed why certain hospitals are more
efficient than others with patient offloading; announced the committee was unable to
reach an agreement; the subcommittee will be taking a look at patient offloading
efficiency;
o Fee updates which have been going on for the past six (6) months;
o The Orange County trauma system report for the last year; the local trauma centers
in Orange County are Orange County Global which used to be Western Medical
Center in Santa Ana, Mission Hospital in South Orange County, UC Irvine in
Anaheim, and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in Orange;
o Approved the re -designation of many of the facilities as Emergency Receiving
Centers; hospitals include Los Alamitos Hospital, Placentia -Linda Hospital, Fountain
Valley Hospital, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Hospital, and Hoag
Hospital;
o Considerable amount of discussion regarding the flu virus and the number of people
being admitted to the hospital from it; the flu virus is a very serious problem;
encouraged everyone to get the flu shot to protect themselves as well as others.
Mayor Murray
December 21
Attended the Children's Miracle Holiday event at Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin;
was a very nice event.
January 8
Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board. meeting; announced
Lisa A. Bartlett, as the new Chair, and Tim Shaw from the City of La Habra as the new Vice
Chair.
January 9
Attended the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting; appointed their new Chair,
Andrew Do, and Vice Chair, Shawn Nelson; both currently sit on the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board as well.
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January 10
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast; the
Chamber honored Tustin Police Officer Travis Wilson, as Officer of the Month, for his
outstanding arrests; a good recipient for the award.
o Attended the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Technology and Taskforce
meeting; discussed cyberspace prevention issues.
o Attended the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Budget and Finance Committee
meeting; discussed mid -year budget adjustments.
January 11
o Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Transit Committee
meeting; discussed Project V; thanked Director of Public Works, Douglas S. Stack
for applying for Project V grant funds.
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce's Ribbon Cutting for Dosa Place at Red
Hill Plaza; nice event organized by the Tustin Chamber of Commerce.
January 12
Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Infrastructure and
Technology Committee meeting; discussed the following:
o Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) talks on freeway extension;
o Southern California Edison keeping things environmentally clean;
o Autonomous vehicles; is a major item at the upcoming National Auto Show.
January 13
Met with eleven (11) young ladies, including daughter and wife, belonging to the local
National Charity League (NCL) Chapter; very inspiring to see their interest in the community
and getting involved with the projects they have in line; very smart young ladies.
Upcoming Events
Mayor's Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall Meeting Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 10:00
a.m.-11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. at the Tustin
Community Center at the Market Place.
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF
Tustin Police Department Canine Officer Riggs
ADJOURNED at 9:03 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, February 6, 2018
for the Closed Session Meeting tentatively at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California.
REBE CA "BEC IE" GO j ERICA N. RABE,
Mayor Pro Tem / City Clerk
City Council January 16, 2018
Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 15