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Home My WebLink About01 MINUTES 07-02-01 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF TUSTIN JUNE 18, 2001 NO. 1 07-02-01 6:57 p.m. Given Given Council Present: City Clerk: Council Absent: Others Present: Presented Anthony Trujillo 2001 Kingsboro Circle Tustin Allan Browning 1131 E. Main St. Tustin Jack Shafer 14352 Cloverbrook Dr. Tustin, CA 92780 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION - Reverend Smith, Salvation Army Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Jeffery Thomas; Councilmembers Lou Bone, Mike Doyle and Tony Kawashima Pamela Stoker Mayor Tracy Wills Worley William A. Huston, City Manager; Christine Shingleton, Assistant City Manager; Lois Jeffery, City Attorney; Ronald A. Nault, Finance Director; Arlene Marks, Director of Human Resources; Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works; Pat Sanchez, Director of Parks & Recreation, Elizabeth Binsack, Director of Community Development; Steve Foster, Chief of Police; Bob Schoenkopf, Police Captain; George Jeffries, City Treasurer; Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager; Doug Anderson, Senior Project Manager; Joe Meyers, AdminiStrative Services Manager; Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner; Sam Altowaiji, Field Services Manager; Beverley White, Chief Deputy City Clerk; and approximately 15 in the audience. PROCLAMATION - Kathryn Williams, Girl Scout Gold Award and Appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy PUBLIC INPUT Suggested people terminate cable television service and purchase satellite television. Spoke in support of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan. Spoke in support of the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan and commended the Police Department for their service to the community. Minutes- City Council June 18, 2001 - Page 1 Continued to October 1, 2001 Adopted Resolution No. 01-59 Continued to July 16, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING (ITEMS 1 THROUGH 3) , ORDINANCE NO. 1232 AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR ABOVEGROUND TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY It was moved by Bone, seconded by Kawashima to continue this item to the October 1,2001 Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. ,, CONSIDERATION OF THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 Mayor Pro Tem Thomas opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Bone, seconded by Kawashima to adopt the following Resolution No. 01-59 confirming the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2001/02: RESOLUTION NO. 01-59- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC STREET LIGHTING EXPENSES IN THE TUSTIN RANCH AREA WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TUSTIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/02 Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. , CODE AMENDMENT 00-001 RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Bone to continue this item to the July 16, 2001 Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 13 was removed (ITEMS 4 THROUGH 16) from the Consent Calendar by Minutes- City Council June 18, 2001 -Page 2 Approved Approved Approved Approved APproved staff recommendation and adopted Resolution No. 01-61 Councilmember Doyle. · Councilmember Kawashima stated he would abstain from voting on Item No. 8, Status Report- AT&T Franchise Renewal. It was moved by Bone, seconded by Doyle to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. , APPROVAL OF MINUTES- JUNE 4, 2001 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of June 4, 2001. , APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation' Approve Demands in the amount of $2,495,922.20 and ratify Payroll in the amount of' $822,286.74. . AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE OPERATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to continue fiscal operations for 2001/2002 at an appropriation level not to exceed that of 2000/2001, until such time as the budget process can be completed. Since the 2001/2002 budget will not be approved until after July 1,2001, it is necessary for the City Council to authorize expenditures for operations. This would also include capital improvement projects approved in fiscal year 2000/2001.. It would not include new capital improvement projects or services as recommended by the Finance Director. , , APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM BY ADRIANA ME JlA; CLAIM NO. 01-28 Recommendation' Reject the Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim and provide notice thereof to the claimant and the claimant's attorneys as recommended by the City Attorney. CITY OF TUSTIN MEASURE M GROWTH MANAGEMENT/CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL COMPLIANCE (2001-2002 FY) Recommendation by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division: 1. Adopt the draft Measure M Growth Management Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Year 2001-2002 through Fiscal Year 2007-2008). 2. Adopt the following Resolution No. 01-61 concerning Minutes- City Council June 18, 2001 -Page 3 the City's Circulation Element for Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) consistency: RESOLUTION NO. 01-61 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF TUSTIN 3. Authorize the Public Works Director/City Engineer to submit the City of Tustin's Measure M GMP and CMP eligibility packages, including certification of the City's Maintenance of Effort (MOE) and Pavement Management Program (PMP) to the Orange County Transportation Authority. Adopted 01-66 Resolution No. ,, RESOLUTION NO. 01-66- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 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. 01-66 authorizing the General Services Department of the State of California to purchase a current model year John Deere Field Rake on behalf of the City of Tustin as recommended by the Public Works Department/Field Services Division. Adopted 01-68 Resolution NO. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 01-68- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC INPUT AND DECORUM AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Recommendation' Adopt Resolution No. 01-68 regulating public input and decorum at City Council meetings as recommended by the City Attorney. Approved 11. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF NAVY AND SECURITY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BURNS INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SECURITY SERVICES AT MCAS TUSTIN Recommendation by the Redevelopment Agency staff: 1. Authorize the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute Cooperative Agreement Modification between the United States of America (Department of Navy) and the City of Tustin to provide continued security services at MCAS Tustin subject to approval by the Department of the Navy and City Attorney of the Agreement. 2. Authorize the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to enter into a Security Services Agreement between Burns International Security Services and the City of Tustin to provide necessary security Minutes - City Council June 18, 2001 - Page 4 Adopted 01-64 Adopted 01-63 Approved Ratified Resolution Resolution No. No, 12. 14. 15. 16. services at MCAS Tustin, subject to approval of the Cooperative Agreement Modification by the Navy and the City Attorney approval of the final Security Services Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 01-64- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE IRVINE BOULEVARD REHABILITATION BETWEEN THE SR-55 FREEWAY AND PROSPECT AVENUE (CIP NO. 7160) AND PROSPECT AVENUE REHABILITATION BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND IRVINE BOULEVARD (CIP NO. 7161) Recommendation' Adopt Resolution No. 01-64 accepting said work and authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion, and direct the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond not sooner than thirty-five (35) days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and release the Faithful Performance Bond not sooner than one year after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion; and assuming no claims or stop notices are filed, 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, authorize payment of the final 10% retention in the amount of $59,865.60 to Sequel Contractors, Inc., as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RESOLUTION NO. 01-63- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 Recommendation: Approve the application for Grant Funds for the Per Capita Grant Fund Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 and adopt Resolution No. 01- 63 to support the grant request as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services. AWARD OF BID FOR FRONTIER PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT Recommendation: Award the contract for Frontier Park Play Equipment to Casron Services Company in the amount of $56,801 subject to approval of contract requirements by the City Attorney and execution by the City Manager as recommended by Parks and Recreation Services. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA-JUNE 11, Minutes- City Council June 18, 2001 -Page .5 Adopted Resolution No. 01-62 Set interview date for July 16, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Adopted Resolution No. 01-65 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 June 11,2001. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR 13. RESOLUTION NO. 01-62- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LONG TERM BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE REGIONAL FIRE OPERATIONS AND TRAINING CENTER Councilmember Doyle stated his concern about the amount of money and use of funds for the Orange County Fire Authority Training Center. Council/staff discussion followed regarding bonds; municipal bond insurance; utilizing some of the building funds for equipment and training; and requested the Mayor forward a letter stating the Council's concern on the extravagance of the facility. It was moved by Doyle, seconded by Bone to adopt Resolution 01-62 approving the issuance of long term bonded indebtedness by the Orange County Fire Authority for the purpose of financing the Regional Fire Operations and Training Center as recommended by the Finance Director. Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. REGULAR BUSINESS (ITEMS 17 THROUGH 19) 17. APPLICANTS FOR CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Council concurred to set July 16, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. to interview Cultural Resources Advisory Committee applicants. Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent 18. AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT C STREET AND SECOND STREET It was moved by Bone, seconded by Kawashima to adopt Minutes - City Council June 18, 2001 - Page 6 Donated $2,500 None OTHER BUSINESS 19. the following Resolution No. 01-65 authorizing the installation of all-way stop controls at C Street and Second Street: RESOLUTION NO. 01-65- A RESOLUTION OF THE CIT. Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF CERTAIN ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTIONS Motion carried 4-0, Worley absent. MISS TUSTIN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT Councilmember Bone suggested the Pageant try to raise funds in the community and stated donating City funds was against his philosophy and he could not support this request. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Kawashima to donate $2,500 to the 2002 Miss Tustin Scholarship Pageant. Motion carried 3-1, Bone opposed, Worley absent. PUBLIC INPUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Councilmember Doyle commented on a bill he had received from the Southern California Edison Company that showed he had reduced his energy consumption by one third however, the bill had increased twenty five percent. AT&T Councilmember Doyle complained about AT&T cable television service and their upcoming rate increase. ARNEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY Councilmember Doyle spoke on conditions of local apartments managed by Arnel Management. ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES Councilmember Doyle said that some elected officials have forgotten they work for the public. Minutes - City Council June !8, 200 ! - Pase 7 ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING Councilmember Bone thanked staff for the Orange County Redistricting information and requested a representative from the Board of Supervisors make a presentation at the next Council meeting regarding redistricting. EXPENSE ALLOWANCE Councilmember Bone noted that Council received an allowance for expenses; it did not always cover his expenses; but he was happy to receive it. OPEN HOUSE Councilmember Kawashima stated the Police Department Open House was a great success. SCHOOL OUT Councilmember Kawashima noted that tomorrow was the last day of school. GRAD NIGHT-TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Councilmember Kawashima said he would be attending Tustin High School's Grad Night. LIBRARY- SUMMER READING PROGRAMS Councilmember Kawashima stated that the library was offering free summer reading programs. HOME DEPOT Councilmember Kawashima commented on the improvement of the signal coordination at the Home Depot parking lot exit. CONCERTS IN THE PARK Councilmember Kawashima reminded everyone that the Concerts in the Park begin Wednesday, June 20, 2001. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas invited everyone to attend the Concerts in the Park. GRADUATION Mayor Pro Tem Thomas remarked that Mayor Worley was attending her daughter's graduation ceremony this evening. STAFF COMMENDATION Mayor Pro Tem Thomas commended staff for their work on the MCAS Tustin issue. Minutes-City Council June 18, 2001 -Page 8 COMMITTEE REPORTS · 'ASSEMBLY BILL 476 Councilmember Bone reported the League of Cities voted on Assembly Bill 476 regarding Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board makeup; and the Board of Supervisors vote to support the bill would allow Tustin to have better representation on the OCTA Board. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATIONS OF GOVERNMENT (SCAG) Councilmember Bone reported the El Toro Reuse Planning Authority filed a lawsuit against SCAG on the regional airport; commented on a public agency suing SCAG over the Housing Element; and Senate Bill 250 would provide 12 billion dollars to increase train speed to approximately 90 miles an hour and some of the funds could be utilized for grade separation. CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Pro Tem Thomas announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney about pending litigation to which the City is a party: (1) Garcia v. City of Tustin, 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). ADJOURNMENT- Mayor Pro Tem Thomas adjourned the meeting at 7'50 p.m. The City Council scheduled a Bud[lot Workshop on Monday, ,July 2, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in the Clifton C. Miller Community Center; and tho noxt ro§ular meetin§ of tho City Council was scheduled for Monday, ,July 2,200~, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambor at 300 Contonnial Way. TRACY WILLS WORLEY, MAYOR PAMELA STOKER, CITY CLERK Minutes- City Council June 18, 2001 -Page 9