HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 12-18-18CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR DECEMBER 18, 2018
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBER
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Dr. Allan Bernstein, Mayor Pro Tem Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager/
Letitia Clark, Councilmember Charles E. Puckett, Mayor City Treasurer
Barry W. Cooper, Councilmember Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
Austin Lumbard, Councilmember David E. Kendig, City Attorney
MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — Meeting #2446 at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL — City Clerk
Present: Mayor Charles E. "Chuck" Puckett, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Allan Bernstein
and Councilmember Austin Lumbard
Absent: Councilmembers Letitia Clark and Barry W. Cooper
City Clerk: Erica N. Yasuda, 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 City 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): (2
cases)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -Initiation
of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION [Government
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Code § 54956.9(a)] - (1 case)
A. City of Santa Ana vs. County of Orange, et al. USDC, Central Dist. Cal., Civil
Action No. SA CV 18-00155 DOC JDE
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - [Government Code §
54956.8]: (2 cases)
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Property
Address/Description
430-371-27, 28, 61; 430-381-38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 65,
66, 67, 68, 69, 74, 75
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager & John Buchanan,
Director of Economic Development
Negotiating Parties
OMBRP, LLC (Brookfield)
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Property
Address/Description
430-271-77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88,
89, 90, 91, 92, 93; 430-371-38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,
45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60,
73, 74, 76, 77
Agency
City of Tustin
City Negotiators
Jeffrey C. Parker, City Manager & John Buchanan,
Director of Economic Development
Negotiating Parties
OMBRP, LLC (Brookfield)
Under Negotiation
Price and Terms of Payment
Recessed at 5:31 p.m.
Councilmember Clark arrived at 5:42 p.m.
Councilmember Cooper arrived at 5:37 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Meeting #2446 at 7:15 p.m.
INVOCATION - Chaplain Devin Chase
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Councilmember Lumbard
PRESENTATION —
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Director of Communications Lora Young
provided a PowerPoint presentation.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council took no
reportable action.
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM NO. 12.
RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SHELTER
FACILITY FOR UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS AT THE FORMER ARMY RESERVE
SITE AT 2345 BARRANCA PARKWAY, AND DECLARING THE NEED FOR THE
IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FACILITY
Approval of the attached Resolutions will authorize the construction and operation of an
emergency shelter for unsheltered individuals at the site of the former Army Reserve at
2345 Barranca Parkway, near Tustin Ranch Road, APN 430-021-30 (the "Army Reserve
Site") and will declare the need for the immediate expenditure of public monies for
construction of the facility without formal Public Contract Code bidding due to the urgent
need to construct and open such facilities.
Public Input:
1. Marie Luebbers
2. Kimberly Adams
3. Elizabeth Hansburg
4. Neil Sherman
5. Brian Behrens
6. Darlene Savord
7. Lee Fink
8. Leslie M. Cox
9. Cassius Rutherford
10. Ken Stahl
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein and seconded by Councilmember Clark that the
City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 18-95 (Attachment A of the staff report) authorizing
establishment, construction and operation of temporary shelter for unsheltered
individuals at former Army Reserve Site; and
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2. Adopt Resolution 18-96 (Attachment B of the staff report) declaring the necessity
of the immediate expenditure of public money to construct the shelter pursuant to
Public Contract Code § 20168; and delegating authority to order action in
furtherance of such conversion pursuant to Public Contract Code § 22050(B)(1);
(4/5ths vote required); and
3. Approve the Notice of Exemption (Exhibit C of the staff report) and direct staff to
file it with the County Clerk; and
4. Appropriate $1,470,000 from General Fund (Fund 100) and $250,000 from Tustin
Housing Authority (Fund 575) for a total appropriation of $1,720,000, not -to -exceed
without prior City Council authorization, to cover expenditures necessary to design,
furnish, and construct the Emergency Homeless Shelter.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 18-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AUTHORIZING
ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF TEMPORARY SHELTER
FOR UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS AT THE FORMER ARMY RESERVE SITE LOCATED
AT 2345 BARRANCA PARKWAY
RESOLUTION NO. 18-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN DECLARING THE
NECESSITY OF THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO ESTABLISH,
CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR UNSHELTERED
INDIVIDUALS AT THE FORMER ARMY RESERVE SITE LOCATED AT 2345 BARRANCA
PARKWAY, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE § 22050(b)(1))
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM NO. 13.
RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SHELTER
FACILITY FOR UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS ON THE VACANT PARCEL LOCATED
ADJACENT TO AND SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE AND EAST OF ARMSTRONG
AVENUE, AND DECLARING THE NEED FOR THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF
PUBLIC MONEY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY
Approval of the attached Resolutions will authorize the construction and operation of an
emergency shelter for unsheltered individuals at the corner of Warner Avenue and
Armstrong Avenue, south of Warner and east of Armstrong, APN 430-371-40 (the
"Warner/Armstrong Site"), and will declare the need for the immediate expenditure of public
monies for construction of the facility without formal Public Contract Code bidding due to
the urgent need to construct and open such facilities.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein and seconded by Councilmember Lumbard that
the City Council:
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Adopt Resolution 18-97 (Attachment A of the staff report) authorizing
establishment, construction and operation of temporary shelter for unsheltered
individuals at the Warner/Armstrong Site; and
2. Adopt Resolution 18-98 (Attachment of the staff report) declaring the necessity of
the immediate expenditure of public money to construct the shelter pursuant to Public
Contract Code § 20168; and delegating authority to order action in furtherance of
such conversion pursuant to Public Contract Code § 22050(B)(1); (4/5ths vote
required); and
3. Approve the Notice of Exemption (Exhibit C of the staff report) and direct staff to
file it with the County Clerk.
Motion carried: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 18-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN AUTHORIZING
ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR
UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS ON THE VACANT PARCEL LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND
SOUTH OF WARNER AVENUE AND EAST OF ARMSTRONG AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. 18-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN DECLARING THE
NECESSITY OF THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO ESTABLISH,
CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR UNSHELTERED
INDIVIDUALS ON THE VACANT PARCEL LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND SOUTH OF
WARNER AVENUE AND EAST OF ARMSTRONG AVENUE, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
CONTRACT CODE § 22050(b)(1))
Recessed at 7:57 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:07 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATION/PUBLIC INPUT —
1.
Cathy Gumz
2.
Brent Evans
3.
Herve Rialle
4.
GleeAnne Jefferies
5.
John Garay
6.
James Rowland II
7.
Maria Garibay
8.
David Garibay
9.
Graciela Guarneros
10.
Nora Garcia
11.
Wilfredo Garcia
12.
Irene Bahena
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13. Angela Flores
14.Andres Torres
15. Emilia Reyes
16. Michael Christiansen
17. George Willis III
18. Jay Uttanoon
19. Eduardo Pimedo
20. Roberto Salinas
21. Stuart Froman
22. Gerardo "Gerry" Morales
23. Christiana da Costa
24.Alexandra Araiza
25. Neil Sherman
Recessed at 8:51 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:56 p.m.
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 11)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein and seconded by Councilmember Clark that the
City Council 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.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2018 AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2018.
Motion: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council held on December 4, 2018 and the Special City Council
Meeting held on December 6, 2018.
3. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND DEMANDS
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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: It is recommended that the City Council approve Payroll in the amount
of $824,451.45; and Demands in the amount of $7,173,137.92.
4. MILLS ACT PROGRAM - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT FOR 124 NORTH B STREET
The Mills Act is State legislation that provides for reduced property taxes on an
eligible historic property if the property owner agrees to maintain and preserve
the property for a minimum of ten (10) years. On June 16, 1997, the City Council
authorized the implementation of a Mills Act program and established a policy
specifying which properties would be eligible for the program. The subject
property of this report is not currently an eligible property because it is not listed
in the City's official surveys of historical resources. Property owners request the
City Council add the property to the 2003 survey because the property was not
fully evaluated at the time the survey was completed to allow them to proceed
with approval of a Mills Act contract.
On December 11, 2018, the Planning Commission, in its historic resources
advisory role to the City Council, has recommended that the City Council approve
the request for addition of the property to the City's 2003 Historic Resources
Survey by addendum.
Owner: Clay & Kristle Jorth
Location: 124 North B Street
Motion: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-83 finding the property is
eligible for listing and adding the property to the 2003 Historical Resources
Survey by Addendum and authorizing the execution of a Historic Property
Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) with Clay and Kristle Jorth, the
owners of the property located at 124 North B Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN 2003
HISTORICAL RESOURCES SURVEY BY ADDENDUM AND AUTHORIZING
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO COORDINATE,
PROCESS, AND EXECUTE THE HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A WITH THE OWNERS OF
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 124 NORTH B STREET, TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA.
5. 2019 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
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Prior to December 31 st of each year, the Maddy Act requires municipal agencies to
prepare and post a listing of all Commission/Committee vacancies for the upcoming
year.
Motion: Approve the 2019 Local Appointments List for the Planning, Community
Services, and Audit Commissions and post notice as required by law.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GRAFFITI ABATEMENT SERVICES
The City maintains an active graffiti removal program to provide prompt removal
of graffiti on public and private property within the City of Tustin. The City currently
contracts with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. (Graffiti Control Systems) for
graffiti abatement services and the current contract is due to expire on February
1, 2019.
On September 4, 2018, the City Council authorized staff to advertise for bids for
the graffiti removal program; therefore, the Community Development Department
proceeded with a Notice to Invite Bids. The bids were posted on the following
sites: Construction Bid Source, SoCal Builders, Plan Room of AGCSD, & Tustin
News, mailed to interested parties and posted on the City's website. Two (2) bids
were submitted before the deadline of October 16, 2018. The two (2) bids
submitted were by:
1. Wood Maintenance Services, Inc. (current City contractor)
2. Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. (lowest -cost responsive bidder)
Motion: That the City Council authorize the Community Development Director
to enter into a contract with Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. for the removal of
graffiti from public and private property effective February 1, 2019 for a one (1)
year contract with four (4) possible one (1) year extensions from Fiscal Year
2019-2020 through Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
7. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE TUSTIN LEGACY LINEAR PARK SEGMENTS
3 & 4 IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 20077 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Staff is recommending that the City Council award the construction contract for
the Tustin Legacy Linear Park Segments 3 & 4 Improvements Construction
Project, CIP No. 20077, to the lowest responsive / responsible bidder, Marina
Landscape, Inc.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Deny the bid protest submitted by Klassic Engineering & Construction,
Inc.;
2. Award the construction contract for the Tustin Legacy Linear Park
Segment 3 & 4 Improvements Construction Project, CIP No. 20077, to the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Marina Landscape, Inc. in the
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amount of $ 4,563,290.00 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the contract documents on behalf of the City; and
3. Appropriate $400,000 from MCAS Backbone Infrastructure Fees (Fund
187).
8. AWARD CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION PROJECTS AT
LANSDOWNE ROAD/VALENCIA AVENUE AND PARKCENTER
LANE/BRYAN AVENUE INTERSECTIONS (CIP Nos. 40090 AND 40091)
Staff is recommending that the City Council award the construction contract for
the Traffic Signal Installation Projects at Lansdowne Road/Valencia Avenue and
Parkcenter Lane/Bryan Avenue Intersections, CIP Nos. 40090 and 40091, to the
lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Sturgeon Electric California, LLC.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council award the construction contract
for the Traffic Signal Installation Projects at Lansdowne Road/Valencia Avenue
and Parkcenter Lane/Bryan Avenue Intersections, CIP Nos. 40090 and 40091, to
the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, Sturgeon Electric California, LLC, in
the amount of $670,500.00 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
the contract documents on behalf of the City.
9. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR THE TUSTIN RANCH ROAD/EL CAMINO
REAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP NO. 70239)
The plans and specifications for the Tustin Ranch Road/EI Camino Real
Improvements Project (CIP No. 70239) have been prepared and the project is now
ready for bid.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 18-93 approving the plans and specifications for
the Tustin Ranch Road/EI Camino Real Improvements Project (CIP No.
70239); and;
2. Authorize the City Clerk to advertise to receive bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TUSTIN
RANCH ROAD/EL CAMINO REAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CIP NO. 70239
AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
10. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE OCTA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO.
C-3-2007 FOR THE SEVENTEENTH STREET/ WESTMINSTER AVENUE
RTSSP PROJECT
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On January 21, 2014, the City Council approved a Cooperative Agreement
between Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), County of Orange and
Cities of Orange and Tustin for the Newport Avenue/Boulevard (North) Regional
Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (RTSSP) Project. The Amendment is
required to extend the completion date of the project to June 30, 2019.
Motion: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to
Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2007 dated April 4, 2014, between OCTA,
County of Orange and Cities of Orange and Tustin for the Newport
Avenue/Boulevard (North) RTSSP, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
11. HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017-2018
In accordance with Senate Bill 341's amendments to Health & Safety Code
Section ("HSC") 34176.1(f), the Tustin Housing Authority, serving as the Housing
Successor Agency to the former Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, has
prepared an annual report for filing with the Tustin Housing Authority Commission
and the Tustin City Council.
Motion:
It is recommended the Tustin Housing Authority Commissioners take the following
actions:
• Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal
Year ("FY") 2017-2018 and transmit such report to the Tustin City Council.
It is recommended the City Council take the following actions:
• Receive and file the Housing Successor's Annual Report for FY 2017-
2018.
Direct that a copy of the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report be
posted on the City of Tustin's website at www.tustinca.org
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14. 2019 COMMISSION VACANCIES
Due to term expirations, staff is requesting that the City Council provide direction
on the desired process to fill upcoming vacancies on the Planning, Audit, and
Community Services Commissions.
It was moved by Mayor Puckett and seconded by Councilmember Clark to
reappoint current Commissioners whose terms will expire; and appoint an ad hoc
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committee consisting of Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Lumbard to
interview the candidates for the remaining vacancies and make a
recommendation to the full City Council.
Motion carried: 5-0
15. 2019 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
Annually, following selection of the Mayor, the Mayor appoints those members of
the City Council who will serve on various City and Regional committees.
It was moved by Councilmember Clark and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bernsteint that the City Council:
1. Confirm the attached appointments as recommended by the Mayor; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 18-94, designating and appointing a representative
to the Orange County Fire Authority's Board of Directors; and
3. Adopt FPPC Form 806: Agency Report of Public Official Appointments and
direct staff to post on the City's website.
Motion carries: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 18-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein requested that the Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee to improve
communication with the community.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Jeffrey C. Parker
Announced, at the direction of the City Council, staff formed a Homeless Shelter Task Force
consisting of twenty community members to look at a long term location for a homeless
shelter; first meeting was held on Monday, December 17, 2018 which consisted of roughly
fifteen of the twenty members; meeting had a very open dialogue; committee focused on
the industrial areas as a priority at this time therefore, staff will bring back more information
regarding those areas; committee members were tasked to speak to their
community/neighborhood regarding criterias that should be analyzed in regards to location;
next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2019 and staff hopes to have an update at the
January 15, 2019 City Council meeting; community committee also discussed the concept
of how large the facility should be and the economics behind it.
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Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
City Attorney David E. Kendig
Wished everyone Happy Holidays.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Councilmember Cooper
December 7
o Honored to participate in the Holiday Walk; dressed as Santa Claus at Mrs. B's
Consignments, Etc. for a few hours.
o Attended the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
December 8
Attended the Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony in Old Town;
the completion of two affordable veteran homes in Tustin; great to see the process of the
project; houses are beautiful; was honored to attend.
December 10
Attended the Tustin Unified School District (TUSD) Board of Education meeting.
December 12
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Lumbard
Discussed the homeless issue in general and City's current position taken by current
Council, past Council, staff and the community. Tustin has done a good job of leading the
issue. Highlighted current efforts including: Orange County Women's Shelter, Orange
County Rescue Mission, Tustin Veterans Outpost, affordable housing units at the Legacy
and elsewhere, City Net contract, best and compassionate Police Officers in the county,
and now a shelter. Tustin is joining a few cities who have agreed to open a shelter. Tustin
is leading on the topic; would hate to see the dialog with the community turn into an issue
of not doing enough; applaud everyone who are making things happen.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Clark
Thanked staff for convening the Homeless Shelter Task Force meeting; appreciated the
update and the hard work which has been put into the committee.
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December 8
Attended the Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony in Old Town;
is a testament to the brand of Habitat for Humanity and all of the partners that they help
bring to the table; thanked the Economic Development staff for all of their hard work in
helping that project move forward.
December 14
Joined her mother's employer, Braxton Manufacturing, at the Boys and Girls Club of Tustin
Toy Drive; thanked Braxton Manufacturing for hosting the toy drive.
December 15
Attended the Families Together Christmas Expo at the Families Together Clinic in Tustin;
offers services to families that don't have health care or are low income.
December 16
Attended the Tustin Dance Center production of the Nutcracker; was a great holiday treat.
Wished everyone a happy, joyful and peaceful Holiday.
Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein
December 5
Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Operations meeting; 5.5 million dollars is
being appropriated for the Sunflower and Red Hill Avenue Interceptor Repair project.
December 7
Attended the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; was a great event; thanked Mayor Puckett
for reading "A Christmas Story'; good time was had by all.
December 8
o Attended the Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony in Old
Town; congratulated Economic Development for all their hard work and dedication
to the project; thanked Habitat for Humanity and everyone who was involved with the
project.
o Priviledged to judge a talent show for the Tustin's Got Talent Show; was great to
participate with the event; congratulated the Parks and Recreation staff for hosting a
great event.
December 10
Attended the Orange County Sanitation District Legislative and Public Affairs meeting.
December 12
Attended the Foothill Regional Medical Center Christmas Party.
December 13
Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) and Orange
County Business Council (OCBC) Holiday Party; was able to spend time with Assemblyman
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Bill Brough and Assemblyman Steven Choi.
Congratulated the City of Tustin for organizing the Homeless Shelter Task Force; looking
forward to hearing the recommendations from the committee; shared he is proud that Tustin
has always taken a leadership position when dealing with the homelessness issue.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
Mayor Puckett
December 5
Attended the Manufacture Housing Education Trust Breakfast; has been attending since
1990, with the exception of the eighteen (18) years not being on council; will be donating a
$750 gift certificate, which was won during the raffle, to the Miss Tustin Scholarship
Association.
December 6
Attended the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting in Los
Angeles.
I7aramhar 7
Attended the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; event gets bigger and better every year;
had the opportunity to read the "Christmas Story" during the event.
December 8
o Attended the Habitat for Humanity Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony in Old
Town; great to have in Tustin.
o Participated as a judge in the Tustin's Got Talent Show; was great to be involved
with the event.
December 11
Dressed as Santa Claus in the Tustin Police Department's Santa Sleigh Program, along
with Mrs. Puckett as Mrs. Claus.
December 12
Attended the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Monthly Membership Breakfast; dressed as
Santa Claus at the event, along with Mrs. Puckett as Mrs. Claus; congratulated the two
Tustin Police Officers who received the Officer of the Month Award.
December 13
o Attended the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) meeting.
o Attended the Association of California Cities of Orange County (ACCOC) and
Orange County Business Council (OCBC) Holiday Party.
December 16
o Attended the Laurel House Open House; was very impressed with the facility and
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the organization.
o Attended the Tustin Veterans Outpost BBQ and Christmas Party.
Wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Pro Tem Bernstein
Announced the Courage to Remember Holocaust Exhibit will be displayed at Tustin Library,
with cooperation from the the Tustin Unified School District, from January 7-14, 2019; a
Holocaust Survivor Forum will be held on January 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tustin
Community Center.
ADJOURNED at 9:19 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 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.
CHARLES E. PUCKETT,
Mayor
City Council
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Fov', ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
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