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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
Agenda Item
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FEBRUARY 22, 2005
CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Absent:
City Clerk:
Others Present:
Mayor Lou Bone, Mayor Pro Tem Doug Davert, Councilmembers Jerry
Amante, Tracy Worley Hagen, and Tony Kawashima
None
Maria R. Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk
William A. Huston, City Manager and Lois Jeffrey, City Attorney
PUBLIC INPUT - None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957, (Title: City Manager) and CONFERENCE WITH LABOR
NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 (Negotiator: Mayor
or Mayor's designee) Re: Unrepresented Employee--City Manager
B.
CONFERENCES WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING AND ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 subdivisions (a) and (c)
Pending Litigation is: Amy Harchol and Arther Masaoka vs. City of Tustin; Woodruff,
Spradlin & Smart; Greenleaf Demolition & Grading Company; and First American
Title Company, OCSC NO. 03CC11089, and the Initiation of Litigation, involves one
(1) case
PUBLIC MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - 7:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
City Clerk:
Others Present:
Mayor Lou Bone, Mayor Pro Tem Doug Davert, Councilmembers Jerry
Amante, Tracy Worley Hagen, and Tony Kawashima
None
Pamela Stoker
William A. Huston, City Manager and Doug Holland, Assistant City
Attorney
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INVOCATION - Councilmember Tony Kawashima
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Marissa Charette, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
PRESENTATIONS
. Police Chief Scott Jordan presented proclamation to David Kanoti, 2004 Employee of the
Year award recipient.
. Don Ropele presented "State of the Pride." He provided recap of prior year's activities
and introduced new administration.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report
FIRST PUBLIC INPUT - Reverend Timothy MacCarthy requested that the City respond to a
letter sent on February 2nd regarding a building permit for a new office/meeting hall at St.
Cecilia's Church located at 1301 Sycamore.
Lynn Davis, Vice-Chair of the Tustin Unified School Board District, addressed the Council on
Agenda Item No.2 and indicated full support of project and recommended actions.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 04-001, PREZONE 04-001, AND SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE 04-001
The applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment and Prezone related to the
proposed annexation of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin Disposition Parcel
36, and a Zone Change/Specific Plan Amendment to establish new site development
standards for MCAS Tustin Disposition Parcel 36. On February 14, 2005, the
Planning Commission recommended that the City Council aporove project.
Applicant / Owner: Moffett Meadows Partners LLC
Legal Notice published in the Tustin News on January 13, 2005
Community Development Director Elizabeth Binsack presented staff report.
Public hearing opened at 7:35 p.m. There were no public speakers and the public
hearing closed at 7:36 p.m.
Motion:
1.a.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Kawashima to adopt Resolution Nos. 05-42 and 05-43. Motion carried 5-0;
and
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RESOLUTION NO.05-42 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin
finding that the Final Environmental Impact Statement / Final Environmental
Impact Report for the disposal and reuse of MCAS, Tustin ("FEIS/FEIR") is
adequate to serve as the project EIS/EIR for General Plan Amendment 04-
001, Prezone 04-001, Zone Change (MCAS Tustin Specific Plan Amendment)
04-001, and Annexation No. 159
RESOLUTION NO.05-43 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin
approving General Plan Amendment 04-001 to establish the General Plan
designation of "MCAS Tustin Specific Plan" for the annexation of MCAS
Tustin Specific Plan Disposition Parcel 36
1.b.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante to Introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance Nos.
1294 and 1295. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1294 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, adopting Prezone 04-001 prezoning MCAS Tustin Specific Plan
Disposition Parcel 36 from the City of Irvine "2.3 Medium Density Residential"
Zoning District to the City of Tustin "MCAS Tustin Specific Plan" Zoning
District (SP-1 Specific Plan)
ORDINANCEN NO. 1295 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, adopting zone change (MCAS Tustin Specific Plan Amendment) 04-
001 to amend Sections 3.9.4 and 3.13.2 of the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan to
establish new site development standards for MCAS Tustin Specific Plan
Disposition Parcel 36
2.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16581 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE
CHANGE 04-003
The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map 16581 for the
subdivision of 105.5 acres for the purpose of developing 1,077 residential units. To
allow for the development of Carriage Way residences and the development of a
condominium project that does not meet the current ten-acre minimum development
site requirement, the applicant is also requesting Specific Plan Amendment/Zone
Change 04-003. On February 14, 2005, the Planning Commission approved
Concept Plan 03-003, Design Review 04-006, and recommended approval of
Specific Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-003 to allow development of carriage
way residential units in Planning Areas 4 and 5 and amend the ten-acre minimum
development site requirement to allow development of a condominium project on an
approximately 9-acre site in Planning Areas 4 and 5 and Tentative Tract Map 16581
(Reuse Disposal Parcel 23 and Parcel 24).
Applicant/Owner: Moffett Meadows Partners, LLC
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Legal Notice published in the Tustin News on January 13, 2005
Public Hearing opened at 8:00 p.m.
Community Development Director Elizabeth Binsack presented staff reports for
Agenda Items 2 and 3. Highlights of the presentation include:
Columbus Grove & Columbus Square
.
Columbus Grove/Planning Area 21: A request for development of 465
residential units. The site is bounded by Moffett Avenue to the North, Harvard
Avenue and City of Irvine Medium Density Residential Areas to the East, the
Peters Canyon Flood Control Channel and Jamboree Road to the West, and
Warner Avenue to the South.
Columbus Square/Planning Areas 4 and 5: A request for development of 1,077
residential units. The site is bounded by Edinger Avenue to the North,
Severyns Road and a park site to the West, West Connector Road to the East,
and Valencia North Loop Road to the South.
.
Specific Plan Amendment/Zone Change
. Carriage Way Units
Definition: A type of single family detached product that is located on a
minimum thirty-six (36) foot wide paved street with a ten (10) foot parkway, a
garage located to the rear of the residence, and takes access from a rear two-
way alley/private drive (24 feet wide) .
Rear Yard Setback: A minimum of three (3) feet to the alley for garage area and
a minimum of seven (7) feet for living areas.
Guest Parking: On-street parking on streets with minimum paved width of thirty-
six (36) feet.
The alley loaded garages will provide a neo-traditional streetscape with the
same density as Single Family Detached units.
Minimum 10 acre development site for condominium projects in Planning Areas
4 and 21. Reduce the standard to allow development of triplex units in Planning
Area 21 and senior housing in Planning Area 4.
.
Circulation Plan
. Columbus Grove: The project requires installation of a traffic signal at the main
entry from Harvard Avenue. A traffic signal is projected to be warranted in the
future at Moffett Avenue. The project would also require modification to the
existing traffic signal at Harvard and Moffett intersection.
Columbus Square: Development of the site also includes: Design and
construction of a new traffic signal at West Connector RoadNalencia North
Loop Road as part of the Tustin Legacy Backbone Infrastructure, and Traffic
signals at Valencia North Loop Road/Lot P and West Connector Road/Lot T.
Tentative Tract Map 16581 & Tentative Tract Map 16582
. Development of the sites would require on-site and off-site infrastructure.
. As conditioned, the proposed subdivision will be in conformance with the Tustin
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Area General Plan, MCAS Tustin Specific Plan as proposed to be amended by
Zone Change 04-002 and 04-003, State Subdivision Map Act, and the City's
Subdivision Code.
Affordable Housing Component
Planning Area 21:
Parcel 35:
. 67 affordable units are required
0 20 units for Very Low Income families, including 12 Transitional units;
0 17 units for Low Income families;
0 30 units for Moderate Income families.
. 8 Very Low Income units and 17 Low Income units are requested for
transfer to Planning Area 5
Parcel 36:
. 14 Transitional units to be provided on Parcel 37 in City of Irvine
Planning Area 4:
. 8 units for Very Low Income (moved 8 units to PA5)
. 48 units for Low Income
. 16 units for Moderate Income (moved 14 units to PA5)
. Total: 72 units
Planning Area 5:
. 53 units for Very Low Income (37 units + 8 units from PA 4 + 8 units from
PA21)
. 77 units for Low Income (60 units + 17 from PA 21)
. 64 units for Moderate Income (50 units + 14 from PA 4)
. Total: 194 units
Condition 2.4 of Resolution No. 05-40 requires that prior to recordation of the first
final map the applicant shall enter into a Housing Agreement with the City to ensure
implementation of the Affordable Housing requirements of the Specific Plan, the
City's Density Bonus Ordinance, the City approved "Affordable Housing Plan,
Density Bonus Application, and the City's Affordable Housing Policy.
Density Bonus
. Based on the MCAS Tustin Specific Plan (Table 3-2), a maximum number of 274
residential units are permitted in Planning Area 4 and maximum of 621 units are
permitted in Planning Area 5.
. Since the applicant is providing more than 20 percent target units (affordable
units), in accordance with Tustin City Code Section 9121 a twenty-five (25)
percent density bonus has been requested. The request can be summarized as
follows:
Planning Area 4:
Maximum Allowed
Densitv Bonus
Total
274 units
63 units
337 units
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Planning Area 5:
Maximum Allowed
Densitv Bonus
Total
621 units
119 units
740 units
The applicant is required to enter into a Housing Agreement with the City to ensure
implementation of the Affordable Housing requirements of the Specific Plan
Planning Commission Actions
. On February 14, 2004, the Planning Commission approved design review and
concept plan requests for Columbus Grove and Columbus Square and
recommended approval of the zone change and the tentative tract maps.
. The applicant raised several issues at the meeting and requested modifications
to the conditions of approval. The applicant's request and staff response to the
issues are included in the staff report.
. The applicant also submitted a request on February 21, 2005, for modifications
to conditions of approval related to:
0 Phasing of street improvements and the senior housing project;
0 Reimbursement of improvements that are part of Tustin Legacy Backbone
Infrastructure; and,
0 Obtain full credit for Columbus Grove Park.
Park Land Credit
. Columbus Grove:
2.11 main park (includes private recreation areas)- eligible for 1.0 acre park
credit.
2.71 linear park - eligible for 50% credit because of location, width, and access
through private community.
Parkland credit for Improvement Cost Eligible -0.76 acres
Affordability Park Credit Eligible (42 units @0.0098 = 0.41 acres)
Richard Knowland, Vice President of Lennar Communities made presentation to the
Council on home designs t at Tustin Legacy. Also, he requested full credit for the
2.71 linear park at Columbus Grove. Council discussion ensued. Council granted
full credit, but requested that developer work with City staff in addressing access and
visibility of park.
Public hearing closed at 8:45 p.m.
Motion:
2.a.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante to adopt Resolution No. 05-38. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-38 - A resolution of the City of Tustin City Council
finding that the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Final Environmental
Impact Report for the disposal and reuse of MCAS Tustin ("FEIS/FEIR") is
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adequate to serve as the project EIS/EIR for Zone Change 04-003, Tentative
Tract Map 16581, Concept Plan 03-003, Design Review 04-006, the
Affordable Housing Plan and Density Bonus Application, and the request to
transfer affordable housing units from Planning Areas 4 and 21 to Planning
Area 5 and that all applicable mitigation measures will be incorporated into the
project as required by the California Environmental Quality Act
2.b.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante to introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance No.
1297. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1297- An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, adopting Zone Change 04-003 to permit the development of detached
carriage way single family dwelling units in Planning Areas 4 and 5 and
establish related development standards and amend the requirement for a 10-
acre minimum development site for condominiums and multiple family
dwellings in MCAS Tustin Planning Area 4
2.c.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante to adopt Resolution No. 05-40. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-40 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tustin approving Tentative Tract Map 16581 to subdivide 105.5 acres
bounded by Edinger Avenue on the North, Valencia North Loop Road on the
South, an Industrial Business Park and Severyns Road on the West, and
West Connector Road on the East for the purpose of developing 1,077
residential units within Planning Area 4 and Planning Area 5 of the MCAS-
Tustin Specific Plan (Reuse Plan Disposal Parcel 23 and Parcel 24)
3.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16582 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE
CHANGE 04-002
The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Tract Map 16582 for the
subdivision of 86.26 acres and the development of 386 numbered lots and 68
lettered lots for the purpose of developing 465 residential units including 211 single
family detached units, 68 carriage way units, and 184 condominium units. To allow
for the development of carriage way residences and the development of a
condominium project that does not meet the current ten-acre minimum development
site requirement, the applicant is also requesting Specific Plan Amendment/Zone
Change 04-002. On February 14, 2005, the Planning Commission approved
Concept Plan 03-004 and Design Review 04-004 for the project and recommended
approval of Specific Plan Amendment/Zone Change 04-002 and Tentative Tract Map
16582. (Planning Area 21) (Reuse Disposal Parcel 35 and Parcel 36).
Applicant / Owner: Moffet Meadows Partners LLC
Legal Notice published in the Tustin News on January 13, 2005
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Motion:
3.a.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante to adopt Resolution No. 05-35. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-35 - A resolution of the City of Tustin City Council
finding that the Final Environmental Impact Statement / Final Environmental
Impact Report for the disposal and reuse of MCAS Tustin ("FEIS/FEIR") is
adequate to serve as the project EIS/EIR for Zone Change 04-002, Tentative
Tract Map 16582, Concept Plan 03-004, Design Review 04-004, the
Affordable Housing Plan and Density Bonus Application, and the request to
transfer affordable housing units from Planning Area 21 to Planning Area 5
and that all applicable mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project
as required by the California Environmental Quality Act
3.b.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante to introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance No.
1296. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1296 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, adopting Zone Change 04-002 to permit the development of detached
carriage way single family dwelling units and establish related development
standards and amend the requirement for a 10-acre minimum development
site for condominiums and multiple family dwellings in MCAS Tustin Specific
Plan Planning Area 21
3.c.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Kawashima to adopt Resolution No. 05-97 with modification to Condition
12.1. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-37 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tustin approving Tentative Tract Map 16582 to subdivide 86.26 acres for the
purpose of developing 465 residential units within Planning Area 21 of the
MCAS-Tustin Specific Plan (MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan Parcel 35 and Parcel
36)
CONSENT CALENDAR - It was moved by Councilmember Hagen, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Davert, to approve Consent Calendar items 4 through 16 as recommended by staff.
Motion carried 5-0.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7,2005
Motion: Approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 7,2005.
5.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Motion: Approve Demands in the amounts of $643,119.01 and $655,538.67;
reversals in the amount of $1 ,030.00; and Payroll in the amount of $512,276.21.
PLANNING ACTION AGENDA - FEBRUARY 14, 2005
All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City
Councilor member of the public.
Motion: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of February 14, 2005.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM OF LAWRENCE CLEVE WHEELOCK, CLAIM 05-05
Motion: That the City Council deny Claim No. 05-05, Lawrence Cleve Wheelock,
and direct the Finance Director to send notice thereof to the Claimant.
APPLICATION FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING INCENTIVE GRANT FUNDS
FROM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Motion:
8.a.
Adopt resolution; and
RESOLUTION NO. 05-34 - A resolution of the Tustin City Council authorizing
the City Manager to apply for Workforce Housing Reward Program Grant funds
under the California Department of Housing and Community Development for
construction of Very Low and Low-Income Housing units
8.b.
If the application for funding is approved, authorize the City to use the funds
for eligible activities under the grant program.
CHANGE OF VENDOR AUTHORIZATION
Motion: Authorize the substitution of Northstar Electronics to perform conversions
of the four marked patrol units in an amount not to exceed $29,185.34.
AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT WASS STREET
AND ELIZABETH WAY
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 05-33 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California designating the location of certain all-way stop control
intersections
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11.
12.
13.
14.
ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE JAMBOREE ROAD MEDIAN BARRIER
INSTALLATION BETWEEN BARRANCA PARKWAY AND OCTAlSCRRA
BRIDGE NORTH OF EDINGER AVENUE (CIP NO. 7162)
Motion:
11.a. Adopt resolution; and
RESOLUTION NO. 05-24 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, accepting the works of improvement and authorizing the recordation
of the Notice of Completion for the construction of the Jamboree Road Median
Barrier Installation between Barranca Parkway and OCTA/SCRRA Bridge
North of Edinger Ave (CIP No. 7162)
11.b. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion; and direct the City
Clerk to:
1. Release the Labor and Materials Bond no sooner than 180 days after the
date of recordation of the Notice of completion; and
2. Release the Faithful Performance Bond no sooner than one year after the
date of recordation of the Notice of Completion.
APPROVAL OF PIPELINE LICENSE AGREEMENT NO. 04-26865 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE
RAILWAY COMPANY (WARNER AVENUE)
Motion: Approve Pipeline License Agreement No. 04-26865 between the City of
Tustin and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company for the installation
and maintenance of a domestic water line across the BNSF right-of-way on Warner
Avenue, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the document on behalf of
the city.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PHASE V
REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT (CIP NO. 7085)
Motion: Award the construction contract for the Phase V Regional Trail Project
(CIP No. 7085) to Environmental Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder,
in the amount of $148,582.00 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the contract documents on behalf of the City.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM OF RICK HILL, CLAIM NO. 04-35
Motion: After investigation and review by the City Attorney's Office and by the
City's Claims Administrator, it is recommended that the City Council deny the
claim and direct the City Clerk to send notice thereof to the claimant and the
claimant's attorneys.
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CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM OF AMY LEE HARCHOL, CLAIM NO. 05-02
Motion: After investigation and review by the City Attorney's Office, it is
recommended that the City Council deny the claim to the extent that the claim
alleges personal injuries which occurred after July 7, 2004, and property damage,
and direct the City Attorney to send notice thereof to the claimant and the
claimant's attorneys.
16.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM OF ARTHER KAZUO MASAOKA, CLAIM NO. 05-01
Motion: After investigation and review by the City Attorney's Office, it is
recommended that the City Council deny the claim to the extent that the claim
alleges personal injuries which occurred after July 7, 2004, and property damage,
and direct the City Attorney to send notice thereof to the claimant and the
claimant's attorneys.
ADJOURN TO THE TUSTIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 9:05 P.M.
RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:07 P.M.
REGULAR BUSINESS
17.
CONVEYANCE OF TUSTIN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (TPFA)
PROPERTY AT TUSTIN LEGACY TO CITY OF TUSTIN
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Hagen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Davert to adopt item 17 as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0.
17.a. Adopt resolution; and
RESOLUTION NO. 05-41 - A resolution of the City of Tustin recertifying the
Final Environmental Impact Report for the reuse and disposal of the former
MCAS Tustin as complete and adequate pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act for the conveyance of property at the former
MCAS Tustin
17.b. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute any necessary
Quitclaims of property at Tustin Legacy from the Tustin Public Financing
Authority to the City of Tustin, as necessary to facilitate economic
redevelopment in accordance with the MCAS Tustin Reuse Plan and
Specific Plan and any subsequent Development and Disposition
Agreements subject to approval of all quitclaim documents by the City
Attorney and/or special counsel.
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18.
ORDINANCE SECOND READING: TIME LIMIT EXTENSIONS FOR THE TOWN
CENTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Time limit extensions of the Redevelopment Plans effectiveness and the ability to
collect tax increment for the Town Center and the South Central Redevelopment
Project Areas.
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1291
and 1290 (Roll call vote).. Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1291 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, extending the time limit of the effectiveness of the
Redevelopment Plan for the Town Center Redevelopment Plan; extending
the time limit for payment of indebtedness and receipt of property taxes
under the redevelopment plan for the Town Center Redevelopment Project
Area and making other findings in connection therewith
ORDINANCE NO. 1290 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, extending the time limit of the effectiveness of the
Redevelopment Plan for the South Central Redevelopment Plan; extending
the time limit for payment of indebtedness and receipt of property taxes
under the Redevelopment Plan for the South Central Redevelopment
Project Area; and making other findings in connection therewith
19.
ORDINANCE NO. 1292, AMENDING SECTION 1538 OF THE TUSTIN CITY CODE
REGARDING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
Proposed ordinance to modify the residency requirements for members of the Audit
Committee.
Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Amante, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Davert to introduce and have first reading by title only of the following ordinance.
Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1292 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California amending section 1538 of the Tustin City Code regarding
the Audit Committee
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:00 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:07 P.M.
20.
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
Keith Neves, Sr. Management Analyst presented a recap on the Fiscal Year 2004-
2005 Mid Year Budget. Highlights included:
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General Fund
15% reserve requirement met.
Reserve includes monies accumulated in 2002-03 and 2003-04 through
expenditure savings.
. $1.0 million transferred out to capital improvement projects fund.
. Status quo-no new programs or services.
. When development fees are excluded, revenue growth is flat since 2002-03.
Reflects impact of Propositions 57, 58 and Proposition 1A.
Recurring state deficits.
. State ballot measures.
Governor's Proposal passed on the November ballot.
. Constitutional revenue protection.
Loss of $1.0 million in General Fund in 2004-05 and 2005-06 (also
redevelopment funds).
. Reimbursement of $1.2 million in 2006-07.
Use of accumulated reserves to offset $2.0 million loss.
Future concerns
. President is proposing the elimination of the CDBG program and will combine
these appropriations with other programs
Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Davert, seconded by Councilmember
Amante to approve the following adjustments to the authorized FY 2004-05 Budget.
Motion carried 5-0.
20.a. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $70,000 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Capital Improvement Projects Fund for City Council Chambers
Renovation, CIP Project 1039. The increase will cover the cost of additional
construction work needed to complete the project.
20.b. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $122,438 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Park Development Fund for Pioneer Road Park, CIP Project
2053. The increase will cover the cost of additional construction work needed
to complete the project.
20.c. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $60,000 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Park Development Fund for Centennial Park Renovation, CIP
Project 2056. The increase will cover the cost of additional construction work
needed to complete the project.
20.d. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $300,000 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Gas Tax Fund for Irvine/Newport Intersection Enhancement,
CIP Project 7118. The increase will cover the cost of additional construction
work needed to complete the project.
20.e. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Measure M Turnback Fund and approve a supplemental
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appropriation of $100,000 from the Unappropriated Reserves of the Gas Tax
Fund for Red Hill Widening at 1-5, CIP Project 7133. The increase will cover
the cost of additional construction work needed to complete the project.
20J. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Capital Improvement Fund and approve a supplemental
appropriation of $150,000 from the Unappropriated Reserves of the Gas Tax
Fund for Valencia N. Loop/Armstrong, CIP Project 7139. The increase will
cover the cost of various construction related work needed to implement the
project while awaiting reimbursement through agreements previously
approved by the City Council (IRWD and Marble Mountain Partners).
20.g. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $35,000 from the Unappropriated
Reserve of the Measure M Turnback Fund for Edinger Widening: SR55/Red
Hill, CIP Project 7147. The increase will cover the cost of additional
construction work needed to complete the project
20.h. Approve a supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 from the unappropriated
reserves of the General Fund to transfer to the Capital Projects Fund.
SECOND PUBLIC INPUT - None
OTHER BUSINESS / COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Amante:
Congratulated Mayor Bone for receiving "Local Legislator of the Year" award;
Congratulated Janet Huston on her new position with Governor Schwarzenegger's
administration;
Thanked Councilmember Hagen for allowing him the opportunity to sit on the TCA board
meeting where they discussed cellular towers along the toll roads;
. Addressed Tustin Chamber of Commerce at Mid-Year. Meeting; noted that they play an
active role in the community;
Toured hangers at Tustin Legacy over President's Day;
Congratulated Dave Kanoti on receiving the Employee of the Year award; and
. Thanked staff for assistance in responding to questions and requests.
Councilmember Kawashima:
Filled in for Mayor at the Friday Night Live Program held at St Joseph Hospital; well
attended and encourage residents to get involved in community; and
Requested that the Grad Night Donation request be placed on the following Council
Agenda.
Councilmember Hagen:
. Invited all to attend the Miss Tustin Contest on March 5th that will be held at St. Jean's;
Informed all that she will be attending a workshop for Orange County Fire Authority in
which Medix will be discussed as well as staffing levels on fire engines; and
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Congratulated Public Works Director Tim Serlet for work related to floods and road
conditions after record-breaking rainfall.
Mayor Pro Tem Davert:
Echoed congratulations to Mayor Bone on receiving "Local Legislator of the Year" award;
Received request from Assembly member Todd Spitzer to support of Crime Victim's Bill of
Rights; and
Informed all that the Orange County Transportation Authority has redefined Measure M to
include Train Quiet Zones and asked staff to apply for funding assistance for Tustin
Meadows.
Mayor Bone:
Thanked Mayor Pro Tem Davert and Council member Amante for appearance on CNN;
and
Congratulated City Manager's wife, Janet Huston on appointment by Governor
Schwarzenegger's to Housing Department.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:25 p.m. - The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, March 7, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin.
LOU BONE,
Mayor
PAMELA STOKER,
City Clerk
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