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CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR APRIL 17, 2018
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBER
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
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Rebecca Gomez, Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager/
Dr. Allan Bernstein, Councilmember Al Murray, Mayor City Treasurer
Charles E. Puckett, Councilmember Erica N. Rabe, City Clerk
Letitia Clark, Councilmember David E. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2432 at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Al Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Gomez, and
Councilmembers Dr. Allan Bernstein and 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 1-4 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 -Significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2):
(Three Cases)
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation
of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (Two Cases)
3. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
— [Government Code § 54957.6]:
Agency Negotiators:
Derick Yasuda, Director of Human Resources and
Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employee Organization:
Tustin Municipal Employees Association (TMEA)
Employee Organization:
Tustin Police Officers Association—Management Unit
(TPMA)
Employee Organization:
Tustin Police Officers Association—Officer Unit
(TPOA)
Employee Organization:
Tustin Police Support Service Association (TPSSA)
Employee Organization:
Unrepresented Confidential Employees
Employee Organization:
Unrepresented Supervisory Employees
Employee Organization:
Unrepresented Executive Management and
Management Employees
Employee Organization:
Unrepresented Part -Time Employees
4. LIABILITY CLAIMS - [Government Code § 54956.95] — (Four cases)
A. Claim of Lisa Rockwell, Claim No. 17-37
B. Claim of Renata Cerveny, Claim No. 18-02
C. Claim of Fred Hernandez, Claim No. 18-06
D. Claim of George Garcia, Claim No. 18-07
Recessed at 5:33 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2432 at 7:16 p.m.
INVOCATION — Pastor Seth Britton
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Bernstein
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council
unanimously rejected Claim Nos 17-37, 18-02, 18-06 and 18-07 and denied the request for
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late submittal of claim for Claim No. 18-07.
PRESENTATIONS —
Mayor Murray presented a Certificate of Recognition to Lorena Cruz in recognition of being
named a Gem of Tustin.
Mayor Murray presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mike Kadin, owner of Comics Toons
N Toys, in honor of their 30 Year Anniversary.
Mayor Murray presented a Proclamation in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT — At this time, any member of the public may
address the Council on matters which are not on this evening's agenda, provided the matter
is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
1. Betty Robinson
2. Valentina Bankhead
3. Darlene Savord
4. Leo Cid
5. Shirley Tafoya
6. Judi Miller
7. Jan Strahl
8. Dannie Cesena
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are
considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons
wishing to speak regarding Consent Calendar matters should file a "Request to Speak" form
with the City Clerk. (Agenda Items 1 through 6)
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember Bernstein to
approve the Consent Calendar 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 APRIL 3, 2018.
Motion: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council held on April 3, 2018.
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 amounts of $781,054.86;
and Demands in the amount of $ 579107020.44.
4. APPROVE A REVISION TO THE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF THE FUTURE FLIGHT
WAY (PRIVATE ROAD) SERVING THE FLIGHT OFFICE DEVELOPMENT AT
TUSTIN LEGACY
On March 7, 2018, the Tustin City Council approved a grant of easement to the
Southern California Gas Company (Gas Co.) for a gas line to be provided in the
City owned portion of Flight Way (Parcel 2) which delivers gas service to the Flight
office campus at Tustin Legacy. After providing the executed grant of easement
to the Gas Co. for recordation, a request to modify the routing of the gas line was
made by the Gas Co., which consisted of providing a 90 degree turn in lieu of the
45 degree turn identified on the legal description accompanying the easement.
Recordation of the grant of easement and installation of the gas line are on hold
pending approval of a revised legal description (attached to the agenda report)
by the City Council. Staff is also requesting that the City Council delegate
authority to the City Manager to make any future revisions to the easement that
may be requested by the Gas Co. until such time that the gas facilities have been
completed.
Motion: That the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
revised grant of easement to the Gas Co. over a portion of Parcel 2 of Parcel Map
No. 2015-168 as shown on the attached easement document exhibit for the
purposes of installation and maintenance of gas facilities; and authorize the City
Manager to approve any future modifications to the proposed grant of easement
which may be necessary to meet the intent of providing gas service to the Flight
project.
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-29 APPROVING PROJECT LIST TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
SB1 FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 18/19
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In order to be eligible to receive new funding under Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the City
is required to submit a Project List to the California Transportation Commission
(CTC) no later than May 1, 2018.
Motion: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 18-29 identifying projects to be submitted to the
California Transportation Commission for SB 1 funding; and
2. Direct staff to submit the Project List to the California Transportation
Commission on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION NO 18-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2018-19 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
6. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL ROADWAY
REHABILITATION AND CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT CIP NO.
70017
The plans and specifications for the Annual Roadway Rehabilitation and Citywide
Sidewalk Repair Project CIP No. 70017 have been prepared and the project is
now ready for bid.
Motion: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-30 approving the plans
and specifications for the Annual Roadway Rehabilitation and Citywide Sidewalk
Repair Project CIP No. 70017, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive
bids.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS — A Public Hearing Item provides Individuals the opportunity to
be heard regarding an intended action of the City Council related to land use or fees.
(Agenda Items 7-10)
Mayor Murray moved Item No. 10 to the first Public Hearing Item.
10. WORKFORCE HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND IN -LIEU FEE
Deputy Director of Economic Development Jerry Craig provided a PowerPoint
Presentation.
Ordinance No. 1491 proposes to add Chapter 9B to Article 9 (Land Use) of the
Tustin City Code (TCC), relating to Workforce Housing Incentive Program and
Resolution 18-28 adopts a Workforce Housing Incentive Program and In -Lieu Fee.
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Although on March 27, 2018, the Planning Commission denied Resolution No.
4358, recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1491, staff
is recommending the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1491.
Public hearing opened at 8:04 p.m.
1. Carolyn Cavecche
2. Scott Larson
3. Tony Capitelli
4. Adam Wood
5. Tim Shaw
6. Eric Higuchi
7. Andrew Ganahl
8. Byron De Arakal
9. Warren Stockwell
10. Laura Archuleta
11. Jodi Estwick
12. Glenn Kashima
13. Matt Musgrove and Michele Clarke
14. Joe Atkinson
15. Eric Nelson
16. Karin Marquez
17. Lindburgh McPherson
18. Cesar Covarrubias
19. James Perez
20. Irene Jones
21. Bill McInerney
22. Leanne Herrera
23. TyRon Jackson
24. Michelle Murphy
25. Wendy Brough
26. Brenda Rodriguez
Public hearing closed at 8:57 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Bernstein and seconded by Councilmember
Puckett that the City Council revise the Title of the proposed Ordinance 1491 and
incorporate the revisions to the proposed ordinance recommended by City staff;
Mayor Murray directed the City Clerk to read, by title only, revised Ordinance
1491.
Motion carried: 5-0
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Gomez to introduce revised Ordinance No. 1491, adding Chapter 9B to Article 9
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Chapter 1, relating to Workforce Housing Incentive Program; set a second
reading for the June 19, 2018 City Council meeting; and adopt revised Resolution
18-28, adopting an In -Lieu Fee that shall become effective concurrently with the
effective date of Ordinance No. 1491.
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1491
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9B TO ARTICLE 9 OF THE TUSTIN CITY
CODE ESTABLISHING WORKFORCE HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Recessed at 9:20 p.m.
Reconvened at 9:28 p.m.
7. FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FUNDING ALLOCATION, FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 ACTION PLAN
Management Analyst Adrianne Di-Leva Johnson provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
The Community Development Department is proposing to submit to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Program Year (PY)
2018-19 Action Plan (Attachment A of the agenda report), which describes the
activities that the City will undertake during the program year. The Action Plan
includes the program budget for disbursement of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds. The City of Tustin has not yet received formal notification
from HUD regarding the 2018-19 funding allocation; however, based on prior
years' funding, the City anticipates receiving approximately $700,000 in CDBG
funding. On February 22, 2018, the Citizen Participation Committee conducted a
public hearing, received public input and testimony, and considered all public
service applications submitted. The Citizen Participation Committee has provided
a recommendation to the City Council regarding public service funding allocations
for Program Years 2018-19.
Public hearing opened at 9:36 p.m.
1. Holly Hagler
Public hearing closed at 9:45 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember Clark
that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-19 approving the PY 2018-19
Action Plan and funding allocations; authorize submission of the PY 2018-19
Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;
authorize the Community Development Department to enter into contracts with
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CDBG sub -recipients for public services, non-public services, and fair housing
services; and, authorize the Community Development Director to reallocate
funding proportionately, if the final funding amount is other than $700,000.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 18-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2018-19 ACTION PLAN
AND FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
8. CODE AMENDMENT 2017-003 (ORDINANCE NO. 1493) - ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE SALES ESTABLISHMENTS
Director of Community Development Elizabeth Binsack provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Code Amendment 2017-003 proposes to amend Article 9 Chapter 2 of the Tustin
City Code (TCC) to update the standards and guidelines related to new alcoholic
beverage sales establishments. The Code Amendment would allow any
commercially or industrially zoned property to request approval for an on -or off-
site alcoholic beverage sales license with approval of a conditional use permit
(CUP); establish new standards and operational guidelines; and, provide
processes for issuance and/or revocation of CUPS for sales establishments.
On March 13, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4360,
recommending that the Tustin City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1493, approving
Code Amendment 2017-003. However, the Planning Commission directed staff
to forward their concerns to the City Council in the staff report. (Applicant: City of
Tustin)
Public hearing opened at 10:00 p.m.
Public hearing closed at 10:00 p.m. with no public input.
It was moved by Mayor Murray and seconded by Councilmember Bernstein to
direct staff to return with a revised ordinance with revisions to the distancing
requirements for off-site sales at the May 15, 2018 City Council meeting.
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1493
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TUSTIN CITY CODE ARTICLE 9 CHAPTER 2,
SECTIONS 9232a1.(a), 9241a1., 9252j3.(c), 9271dd, AND 9299(3)(g)
RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES ESTABLISHMENTS.
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9. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND HOLD A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO.1 OF CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES) AND ADOPT VARIOUS
RESOLUTIONS AND AN ORDINANCE FORMING THE DISTRICT
Deputy Director of Finance Sean Tran provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Finalize the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Public
Services) ("CFD 18-01") and authorize the levy of a special tax within
Improvement Area No. 1.
Public hearing opened at 10:10 p.m.
Public hearing closed at 10:10 p.m. with no public input
It was moved by Mayor Murray and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gomez to take
the following actions:
1. Receive and file the Community Facilities District Report.
2. Conduct a Public Hearing to hear presentations by staff and consultants
as well as questions and comments from the public.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 18-20, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, California, Authorizing Formation of City of Tustin Community
Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Public Services), Designating Improvement
Area No. 1 Therein, and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within said
Improvement Area."
4. Adopt Resolution No. 18-22, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, California, Calling a Special Election for the Purpose of
Approving a Special Tax in Improvement Area No. 1 of City of Tustin
Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Public Services) and
Establishment of an Appropriations Limit."
5. Vote to approve the proposition authorizing the levying of a special tax and
establishing an annual appropriations limit for CFD 18-01 Improvement
Area No. 1, and authorize the Mayor to cast the City's vote on the official
ballot for CFD 18-01 in accordance herewith.
6. Direct the City Clerk to open ballots, announce the results of the election,
and to execute the Canvass and Statement of Results of Election.
7. Adopt Resolution No. 18-23, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, California, Declaring the Results of a Special Election Held in
Improvement Area No. 1 of the City of Tustin Community Facilities District
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No. 2018-01 (Public Services) and Directing Recording of a Notice of
Special Tax Lien."
8. Approve for first reading Ordinance No 1495, "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Tustin, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of
the City of Tustin Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Public
Services) Levying Special Taxes within Improvement Area No. 1 of the
City of Tustin Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Public Services)."
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 18-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING FORMATION OF CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES), DESIGNATING
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 THEREIN, AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN SAID IMPROVEMENT AREA
RESOLUTION NO. 18-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
APPROVING A SPECIAL TAX IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 OF CITY OF
TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
RESOLUTION NO. 18-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD
IN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES) AND DIRECTING
RECORDING OF A NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN
ORDINANCE NO. 1495
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (PUBLIC
SERVICES)
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS — Matters listed under Regular Business are generally
proposals for new legislation or items requiring discussion. (Agenda Items 11-13)
11. EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH JAMBOREE HOUSING
CORPORATION
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City Council approval is requested to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement ("ENA") with Jamboree Housing Corporation ("Jamboree").
Public Input:
1. Eric Higuchi
2. Cesar Covarrubias
It was moved by Councilmember Bernstein and seconded by Councilmember
Clark that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement by and between the City of Tustin and Jamboree Housing
Corporation.
Motion carried: 5-0
12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1496
Ordinance No. 1496 re-establishes preferential permit only parking on Birchfield
Drive, Sandbrook Drive and Silverbrook Drive.
It was moved by Councilmember Puckett and seconded by Councilmember
Bernstein to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No.
1496.
Motion carried: 5-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1496
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TUSTIN CITY CODE SUBSECTION 5331n
REGARDING DESIGNATION OF ZONES FOR PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY
13. KEEPING CALIFORNIA SAFE ACT RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
Consider formal support of Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of
2018.
It was moved by Councilmember Bernstein and seconded by Mayor Murray to
adopt City Council Resolution No. 18-33.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 18-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING THE REDUCING CRIME AND KEEPING
CALIFORNIA SAFE ACT OF 2018.
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OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker
Wished City Attorney David E. Kendig a Happy Birthday.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Bernstein
April 4
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting.
April 6
o Attended the Water Advisory Committee meeting.
o Attended the County of Orange Woman of the Year Awards Banquet; congratulated
Rancho Santiago Community College District, Board of Trustees Member, Arianna
Barrios on receiving the award.
April 9
Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Legislative Committee meeting; discussed
AB 2003.
April 11
o Attended the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Regular and Strategic Plan meeting.
o Attended the Flight Open House Ceremony; congratulated city staff and everyone
involved with the Flight project.
o Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Budget workshop.
April 12
Attended the California League of Cities, Environmental Quality meeting; several pieces of
legislation were discussed.
April 14
o Attended the Tustin Troop 235 Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony; congratulated
Joshua Ruiz, Anthony Magsirili, and Robert Winters for receiving such a prestigious
award.
o Attended the Operation Warm Wishes' 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Gala;
congratulated TyRon Jackson and his staff from Operation Warm Wishes on their
service to the Tustin Community.
April 17
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Had the honor of being Principal for the Day at Beswick Elementary School; thanked
Principal Stephanie Yang and the rest of the Beswick staff for all their hard work.
Announced he will be attending the League of California Cities' Legislation Day in
Sacramento on April 18, 2018.
Announced on April 12, 2018, National Holocaust Remembrance was observed; requested
Mayor Murray to adjourn the April 17, 2018 City Council meeting in honor of National
Holocaust Remembrance.
Councilmember Puckett
April 5
Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting.
April 6
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Half Marathon Recognition and Wrap -Up
meeting.
April 11
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast meeting;
Tustin Police Chief, Charles F. Celano Jr., did a great job as the guest speaker.
o Attended the Flight Open House Ceremony; congratulated staff and everyone
involved with the Flight project; great to see the project.
April 12
Attended the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) Board meeting.
April 13
Attended the Tustin Community Foundation (TCF) Superheroes of Tustin Recognition
Luncheon.
April 14
Attended the Tustin Troop 235 Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony; congratulated
Joshua Ruiz, Anthony Magsirili, and Robert Winters for receiving such a prestigious award.
April 17
Had the honor of being Principal for the Day at Tustin Ranch Elementary School; thanked
Principal Tracy Baquer for the phenomenal job.
Councilmember Clark
April 6
Attended the Emergency Medical Care Committee meeting; Foothill Regional Hospital was
granted permanent status to be an emergency receiving facility; previously had a temporary
status; reviewed a study on the number of trauma centers available in the County of Orange;
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was informed of Dr. Nick G. Anas, pediatric surgeon for Children's Hospital of Orange
County (CHOC), had passed away; requested Mayor Murray to adjourn the April 17, 2018
City Council meeting in honor of Dr. Nick G. Anas.
April 11
o Attended the second half of the Community Choice Energy Conference.
o Attended the Flight Open House Ceremony; great to see the progress of the project.
April 12
Attended the Tustin Exchange Club Luncheon at the Veterans Outpost; job well done by
the Exchange Club who issued a $37,500 check to the Veterans Outpost; Veterans were
very appreciative of the services which have been provided to them.
April 17
Had the honor of being Principal for the Day at Nelson Elementary School; thanked Principal
Mindy Smith, Tustin Unified School District, Superintendent Dr. Gregory A. Franklin, and
Director of Communications and Public Information Officer, Mark Eliot for putting on a great
event.
Mayor Pro Tem Gomez
April 6
o Attended the Emergency Medical Committee meeting; committee continues to
evaluate the patient off-loading times at the Orange County hospitals; discussed how
important it is to look at these times so that there are available ambulances to serve
the rest of the county.
o Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Hangar Half Marathon Recognition and
Wrap -Up meeting; was very nice gathering to hand out checks to some of the local
organizations; thanked the Tustin Chamber of Commerce and all the volunteers who
made the Hangar Half Marathon event such a success which resulted in funding for
the organizations.
April 11
Attended Tustin Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast; thanked Tustin
Police Chief, Charles F. Celano Jr. for the police and safety update in the Tustin community;
congratulated Tustin Police Officer Zachary Swart for receiving the March 2018 Officer of
the Month.
April 17
Had the honor of being Principal for the Day at Veeh Elementary School to observe the
Dual Immersion Program; was great to see, as usual, Tustin be a leader in the Dual
Immersion program; thanked Principal Rafael Plascencia and the staff at Veeh Elementary
for their warm welcome.
Mayor Murray
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April 4
Attended the California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CaIACT) Conference;
the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) received the Outstanding Paratransit
Award for the OCTA Access Service which is number one in the state of California.
April 5
o Attended the 4th Annual Local Government Conference at Chapman University.
o Provided opening remarks at the Local Government Conference dinner at the Tustin
Marconi Auto Museum.
April 6
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Hangar Half Marathon Recognition and Wrap -
Up meeting; over $19,000 was raised, and given to thirty-five (35) local charities.
April 9
Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board meeting.
April 10
Attended the Tustin Market Place meeting at the Tustin Market Place Businesses in
conjunction with the Tustin Chamber of Commerce; thanked Economic Development,
Deputy Director, Jerry Craig, for facilitating the meeting.
April 11
o Attended Tustin Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast;
congratulated Tustin Police Officer Zachary Swart for receiving the March 2018
Officer of the Month; great update on the safety of the Tustin community by Tustin
Police Chief Charles F. Celano Jr.
o Attended the Flight Open House Ceremony; very impressive event.
April 12
o Attended the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Transit Committee
meeting.
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC)
Infrastructure and Technology meeting.
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) Business
dinner.
April 13
Attended the 10th Annual Tustin Community Foundation (TCF) Superheroes of Tustin
Recognition Luncheon.
April 14
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Attended the Operation Warm Wishes' 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Gala;
congratulated TyRon Jackson and his staff from Operation Warm Wishes on their service
to the Tustin Community.
April 15
o Attended Girl Scout Day at Foothill High School; had over six hundred (600)
participants in attendance; very impressive event.
o Celebrated Jackie Robinson Day; is a traditional event which occurs annually in
Major League Baseball, commemorating and honoring the day Jackie Robinson
made his major league debut; festivity is a result of Robinson's memorable career,
best known for becoming the first black major league baseball player of the modern
era in 1947.
April 17
Had the honor of being Principal for the Day at Pioneer Middle School; very special day,
was able to be the principal at daughter's school; phenomenal job by Principal Tracey
Vander Hayden; thanked colleagues for participating in the event.
Announced will be attending the ATEP Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 18, 2018.
Expressed thoughts and prayers to Barbara Bush, who passed away at the age of 92, and
the Bush Family.
ADJOURNED IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF
ALL VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST
ADJOURNED at 10:33 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 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.
City Council April 17, 2018
Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 16