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MINUTES 05-21-0'
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF TUSTIN
MAY 7, 2001
7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Given PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Mike Doyle
Given INVOCATION - Councilmember Lou Bone
All present ROLL CALL
Council Present: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor; Jeffery Thomas, Mayor Pro Tem;
Councilmembers Lou Bone, Mike Doyle, and Tony Kawashima
Council Absent: None
City Clerk: Pamela Stoker
Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager; George Jeffries, City Treasurer;
Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney; Lois Bobak, Assistant City Attorney;
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; Robert
Schoenkopf, Police Captain; Beverley White, Chief Deputy City
Clerk; and approximately 200 in the audience.
Presented PROCLAMATIONS - 1) Employee of the Year, Roberto
Guerrero; and 2) Former Planning Commissioner, Cheryl Bell
PUBLIC INPUT
Jennifer Parvan, Tustin Spoke in favor of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan.
Gary Austin and members Boys and Girls Club representative, thanked Council for their
of the Boys and Girls Clubsupport of a new Boys and Girls Club business, Extreme Teen
Power Washers, and presented Council with a plaque in
appreciation.
Mike Conley, Chamber of Thanked the City for supporting the Chamber's Business Expo;
Commerce and spoke in favor of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan.
James Severin, Tustin Spoke in favor of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan.
Various Speakers The following members of the audience spoke in opposition to the
MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan:
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Melanie Gonzalez, Student at Valley High School
Maria Lopez, Santa Aha
Rick Eiden, UFCW Union Local 324
Doug Chappell, Business Manager, IBEW Union
Victoria Zaragoza, Santa Aha
R. Schmitz, Santa Aha
Florence Freeman, NEA
Angel Navarro, Santa Aha
Candle Navarro, Santa Ana
Robed Luna, Santa Ana
Lorna Karagiozov, Teachers Association of Santa Aha
Georgina Valdez, Student Valley High School
Brenda Lopez, Student Valley High School
Esmeralda Serrano, Student Valley High School
Yuri Lara, Santa Ana
Jess Araujo, Latin American Voters of America
Mayor Wodey recessed the meeting at 8:03 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 8:14 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM 1 )
Continued to June 18, 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1232 AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
2001 ABOVEGROUND TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Kawashima, to
continue this item to the June 18, 2001 City Council
meeting.
Motion carried 5°0.
CONSENT CALENDAR ( ITEMS 2 THROUGH 10 )
It was moved by Bone, seconded by Thomas, to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended by staff.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approved 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -APRIL 16, 2001 REGULAR
MEETING
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of
April 16, 2001.
Approved 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF
PAYROLL
Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of
$1,406,294.80 and ratify Payroll in the amount of
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$822,961.02.
Ratified 4. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - APRIL 23,
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 April 23, 2001.
Adopted Resolution No. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 01-43 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
01-43 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01-43, authorizing
the General Services Department of the State of California
to purchase on behalf of the City of Tustin, 520 chairs to
replace existing chairs in the Tustin Area Senior Center and
the Clifton C. Miller Community Center as recommended by
the Director of Parks and Recreation Services.
Approved 6. AMENDMENT TO RIGHT OF ENTRY AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION LICENSE WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF
THE CITY-OWNED NEWPORT AVENUE RESERVOIR
PROPERTY
Recommendation: Approve the amendment to the
previously approved Right of Entry and Temporary
Construction License and authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute it on behalf of the City, subject to approval
by the City Attorney as recommended by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division.
Adopted Resolution No. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 01-44 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
01-44 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE DRAFT DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM AND PROPOSED
OVERALL ANNUAL GOAL OF 9% FOR FEDERAL FISCAL
YEAR 200112002, FOR ADOPTION AND SUBMISSION TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01-44 approving
the Draft Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Program and Proposed Overall Annual DBE Goal of 9% for
Federal Fiscal Year 2001/2002 as recommended by the
Public Works Department/Engineering Division.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 8. TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY
01-45 and 01-46 OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2001-02 FISCAL
YEAR
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Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolution No. 01-
45, approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2001-
02; and adopt the following Resolution No. 01-46, declaring
its intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-02
and set a Public Hearing for June 18, 2001 as
recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering
Division:
RESOLUTION NO. 01-45 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE
TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT LEVY
OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-
2002
RESOLUTION NO. 01-46 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-2002 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICING OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING FACILITIES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT AND TO LEVY
AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND
PROPOSITION 218 AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF
Adopted Resolution No. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 01-47 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
01-47 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL
SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 01-47 authorizing
the General Services Department of the State of California
to purchase the following current model year vehicles on
behalf of the City of Tustin: Two one-ton cab and chassis
trucks with specified flat beds as recommended by the
Public Works Department/Field Services Division.
Approved 10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATIONS AT MCFADDEN/WILLIAMS AND AT
MCFADDEN/RITCHEY (CIP NO. 40057)
Recommendation by the Public Works
Department/Engineering Division: 1) Approve a
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $45,000.00 for
FY 2000/01 from the unappropriated balance of the Capital
Improvement Fund to the traffic signal modification projects
on McFadden Avenue at Williams and Ritchey (CIP No.
4057); and 2) Award the construction contract for the
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modifications of traffic signals at McFadden/Williams and at
McFadden/Ritchey to Inspection Engineering Construction,
the Iow bidder in the amount of $239,280.27, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract documents
on behalf of the City.
REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 11 THROUGH 13)
Appointed Daniel Jackson 11. APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND RECREATION
to a two-year position COMMISSION
Ballots were cast by Council to fill one two-year term on the
Parks and Recreation Commission. Pamela Stoker, City
Clerk, reported the ballot tally as follows:
Worley: Jackson
Thomas: Jackson
Kawashima: Jackson
Bone: Biery
Doyle: Biery
Daniel Jackson (3 votes) was appointed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission with a term to expire March 1,
2003.
Introduced Ordinance No. 12. APPROVAL OF PERMIT PARKING AND ORDINANCE
1236 NO. 1236 AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 5331n TO
DESIGNATE CLOVERBROOK DRIVE FOR PARKING BY
PERMIT ONLY
It was moved by Bone, second by Thomas, to approve the
request for permit parking on Cloverbrook Drive and have
first reading by title only and introduction of the following
Ordinance No. 1236 to amend City Code Section 5331n to
designate Cloverbrook Drive with on-street parking by
permit only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1236- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TUSTIN CITY CODE SECTION 5331n TO
DESIGNATE CLOVERBROOK DRIVE FOR PARKING BY
PERMIT ONLY
Motion carried 5-0.
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk, read Ordinance No. 1236 by title
only.
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Authorized expenditure of 13. GRAD NIGHT FUNDING REQUEST
$2,500 each to Tustin and
Foothill High Schools Councilmember Bone stated it was a good program but the
schools should request funding from the Tustin Community
Foundation; and he could not suppod the City's funding of
Grad Night.
The following individuals spoke in support of Grad Night
Funding:
Beverly Bund
Patty Baker
Penny Brown
Michael Gray
Ben Baker
Martin Morones
Marge Kasalek
It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Kawashima, to
authorize the expenditure of $2,500 to Tustin High School
and $2,500 to Foothill High School.
Motion carried 4-1, Bone opposed.
None PUBLIC INPUT
OTHER BUSINESS
VINCENT SCHOOL
Councilmember Bone thanked Vincent School for their Class Act Family Night Program.
SENATOR ACKERMAN
Councilmember Bone stated he had attended Senator Ackerman's open house in Tustin
and remarked on the Senator being one of the first elected state officials from the city of
Tustin.
TUSTIN PRIDE
Councilmember Bone said he had been a judge at the Tustin Pride Essay/Poster contest.
FLYERS
Councilmember Bone remarked on the number of flyers he had received in the mail
regarding parks and airports; and commented on content of flyers regarding John Wayne
Airport's ability to handle the County's regional demands and growth in airline
passengers.
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EXTREME TEENS POWER WASHERS
Councilmember Kawashima noted his and the Mayor's attendance at the Extreme Teens
Power Washers ribbon cutting ceremony at the Boys and Girls Club.
CHAMBER EXPO
Councilmember Kawashima stated the Chamber Expo was well attended.
REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS
Councilmember Kawashima stated that reappointment of some Commissioners to one-
year terms rather than two-year terms was not a reflection on the Commissioners'
performances.
HOME MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Councilmember Kawashima requested Council support to initiate a program nearby cities
were using with magnetic card information to post in homes for emergency medical
situations. Council referred the program to staff.
STATE OF THE CITY
Mayor Worley noted the State of the City was being held June 1, 2001.
FLAG SALUTE/INVOCATION
Councilmember Thomas remarked about the inappropriate behavior of some audience
members during the flag salute and invocation.
AT&T
Mayor Pro Tern Thomas stated he was still receiving a number of AT&T complaints and a
rate increase was forthcoming.
TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mayor Worley said the Tustin Community Foundation Golf fundraising tournament was
being held May 8, 2001.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (OCCOG)
Councilmember Bone reported on the Riverside lawsuit against OCCOG and Southern
California Association of Governments on affordable housing.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
Councilmember Bone stated SCAG had approved the Magnetic Levitation System and
noted the dues had increased; noted the Federal Transportation Authority, a major
funder, was against the plan; stated parking requirement issues had not been addressed;
said the 250 mph train would have eight stops between the Los Angeles Airport and San
Bernardino; and remarked on the high cost for commuting.
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCY (OCTA)
Councilmember Bone reported OCTA Task Force board makeup would double to 10 city
representatives.
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 was a party:
(1) Garcia v. City of Tustin, Case Number 01CC02149 (state
court matter); (2) Santa Ana Unified School District, et al. v. City
of Tustin, et al., Case Number 01CC02595 (state court matter);
(3) Santa Ana Unified School District, et al. v. City of Tustin, et
al., Case Number CV-01-3426 W JR (CTX) (federal court matter);
and (4) James Peterson v. City of Tustin, et. Al, Case Number
816682 (state court matter).
ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Worley adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. The next regular
meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 300 Centennial Way.
TRACY WILLS WORLEY, MAYOR
PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF TUSTIN
MAY 15, 2001
12:00 P.M.
12:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Worley, Thomas absent ROLL CALL
Council Present: Councilmembers Mike Doyle, Lou Bone, Tony
Kawashima
Council Absent: Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor, Jeffery M. Thomas, Mayor
Others Present: Pro Tem
Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney; Beverley White, Chief
Deputy City Clerk, and 0 in the audience.
None PUBLIC INPUT
Announced CLOSED SESSION - Councilmember Doyle
announced that 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, Case Number 01CC02149
(state court matter); (2) Santa Ana Unified School
District, et al. v. City of Tustin, et al., Case Number
01CC02595 (state court matter); and (3) Santa Ana
Unified School District, et al. v. City of Tustin, et al.,
Case Number CV-01-3426 W JR (CTX) (federal court
matter).
12:01 p.m. ADJOURNMENT - Councilmember Doyle
adjourned the meeting at 12:01 p.m. The next regular
meeting of the City Council was scheduled for May 21,
2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 300
Centennial Way.
Minutes - City Council Special Meeting May 15. 2001