HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 CC AGENDA 5.16.23City Council May 16, 2023
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CITY OF TUSTIN SPECIAL MAY 16, 2023
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
COUNCIL CHAMBER
VIDEO CONFERENCE
Letitia Clark, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Austin Lumbard, Mayor Matthew S. West, City Manager
Rebecca Gomez, Council Member Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
Ray Schnell, Council Member David E. Kendig, City Attorney
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Meeting ID: 940 8640 1921
Passcode: 600222
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c. Comments related to a particular agenda item will only be
considered prior to the close of public comments on that item
d. Comments on matters that are not on the agenda may be submitted
only until the “Public Comment” portion of the agenda is concluded.
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Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt public records that relate to one or more
open session agenda items and that are distributed to a majority of the City Council less
than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection on
the electronic posting board located at 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER –
ROLL CALL – City Clerk
INVOCATION - Deacon Bill Weeks, St. Cecilia Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Council Member Gallagher
PRESENTATION – Proclamation Recognizing Public Works Week: May 21-27, 2023
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR - 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 Item 1)
1. CONTRACT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES / ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
The Orange County District Attorney's Office prosecutes Penal, Health and Safety,
and Vehicle Code violations referred to it by the City of Tustin Police Department.
The City may also refer violations of the Tustin City Code to the District Attorney
under the parties' current contract for prosecution services. The current agreement,
which has been in place since 2008, will expire on June 30, 2023. The District
Attorney has prepared a new five-year agreement for prosecution services for
approval by the City. If approved, the term of the new agreement would run from July
1, 2023 until June 30, 2028.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the attached
Agreement for Prosecution Services with the Orange County District Attorney.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING PRESENTATION
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The City Council will receive a presentation from Jacob Green & Associates, Inc
(JGA) regarding governance best practice, strategic planning, and models for
organizational excellence.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(To follow Open Session)
CLOSED SESSION UPDATE – City Attorney David E. Kendig
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - [Government
Code § 54957(b)(1)]
A. Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 for the Closed
Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m.