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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 CC MINUTES 10.17.23 AND 10.27.23DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Letitia Clark, Mayor Pro Tern Ryan Gallagher, Council Member Rebecca Gomez, Council Member Ray Schnell, Council Member Agenda Item 2 Reviewed: Ds City Manager Finance Director N/A OCTOBER 17, 2023 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN COUNCIL CHAMBER VIDEO CONFERENCE Austin Lumbard, Mayor Matthew S. West, City Manager Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk David E. Kendig, City Attorney MINUTES OF THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — #3046 at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL — City Clerk Present: Mayor Austin Lumbard and Council Members Ryan Gallagher, Rebecca Gomez and Ray Schnell Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Letitia Clark City Clerk: Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney; Matthew S. West, City Manager PUBLIC INPUT — None CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council will convene to discuss Items 1, 3, 4 and 5 as they appear 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) City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F 3. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS — [Government Code § 54957.6] Agency Negotiators: Derick Yasuda, Director of Human Resources and Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Employee Tustin Police Support Services Management Association (TPSSMA) Organization: Employee Tustin Police Support Service Association (TPSSA) Organization: 4. LIABILITY CLAIMS — [Government Code § 54956.95]: (7 cases) A. Claim No. 23-24, Claim of Juan Villegas B. Claim No. 23-32, Claim of Kuoyun Lee C. Claim No. 23-39, Claim of Michael Yang D. Claim No. 23-42, Claim of Subro Claims, Inc o/b/o Geico Ins a/s/o Dongkyu Kyu Joo E. Claim No. 23-45, Claim of Sana Shaikh F. Claim No. 23-48, Claim of Aiman-Smith & Marcy, PC obo: Cari McCormick G. Claim No. 23-50, Claim of Conran Waterson 5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - [Government Code § 54957(b)(1)] Title: City Manager Recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Clark arrived at 5:40 p.m. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER — #3046 at 7:12 p.m. INVOCATION - Deacon Bill Weeks, St. Cecilia Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Gomez PRESENTATION — The City Council presented a Proclamation to Director of Public Works and City Engineer Douglas S. Stack for his years of service to the Tustin community. City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F PUBLIC INPUT — 1. John Garay CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The City Council unanimously denied Claims 23-24, 23-32, 23-39, 23-42, 23-45, 23-48, 23-50. Other than that, there was no reportable action. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-8 — Mayor Lumbard pulled Item 4. Mayor Lumbard noted for the record that an e-comment was received for Item No. 4 which was distributed to the Council and made available for the public on the City's website. Public Inqut for the Consent Calendar Items 1-3 and 5-8 — None It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Clark and seconded by Council Member Gallagher to pull Item 4 and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote — City Clerk Motion carried: 5-0 1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Motion: The City Council waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declared 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 OCTOBER 3, 2023 Motion: The City Council approved the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on October 3, 2023. 3. RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL AND DEMANDS 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: The City Council approved Payroll in the amount of $1,020,807.25 and Demands in the amount of $2,140,285.24. City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F 4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1537 TO AMEND CITY CODE SECTION 5331(N)-(0) FOR THE CITY'S PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM Adoption of Ordinance No. 1537 amends Tustin City Code Section 5331(n)-(o) by implementing the Tustin Residential Parking Action Plan (PAP) on public residential streets and reflects the City Council's approval of the Updated Guidelines which also includes the introduction of a Permit Parking District Map encompassing public residential streets eligible for permit parking. Per City Council direction at the October 3, 2023, City Council Meeting, the permit parking district map has been updated, amending the boundary between Districts 7 and 9 to Browning Avenue (Attachment 1). Additionally, public input on the permit parking program discussed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology and requested information on Care -Taker parking permits. • The Tustin Police Department has recently procured three (3) ALPR's to equip two parking control vehicles and one traffic collision investigation vehicle to assist with and streamline parking enforcement efforts. Residents that reside within a permit parking district that require assisted care and parking for such care, are eligible for up to 75 guest permits per six - months. To date, the City has not experienced challenges with overnight parking access for such care -takers, but will evaluate any such request on a case -by -case basis. Public Input — 1. Mark Wilks 2. John Garay It was moved by Council Member Gallagher and seconded by Council Member Gomez to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1537. Roll Call Vote — City Clerk Motion carried: 5-0 ORDINANCE NO. 1537 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING TUSTIN CITY CODE SECTION 5331 (STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS) SUBSECTIONS "N" (PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY) AND "O" City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F (POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY) REGARDING THE CITY'S PREFERENTAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM 5. FY2022 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT The City of Anaheim, in its capacity as a Core City for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area, applied for, received and accepted a grant entitled "FY 2022 Urban Areas Security Initiative" (UASI) Grant Program in the amount of $5,056,750. This grant is from the Federal Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the State of California Office of Emergency Services. It is intended to enhance countywide emergency preparedness, and to help the Operational Area prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism, as set forth in the grant guidelines and assurances that are incorporated into the Agreement by reference. The grant period for sub -recipients (City of Tustin) is August 9, 2023 to March 31, 2025. The funds are now available for distribution throughout the Operational Area, and the City of Tustin, as a Sub -Recipient, is authorized to participate in the grant funding and grant activities, including regional training and exercises coordinated by the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area. Motion: The City Council: 1. Adopted Resolution 23-48, designating the Chief of Police or his designee as the City's authorized representative for the FY 2022 UASI grant. 2. Approved the FY 2022 UASI Transfer Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the City of Tustin. RESOLUTION NO. 23-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FY 2022 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) 6. AUTHORIZE THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE INTERIM LEASES AND LICENSES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR PROPERTY AT FORMER MARINE CORPS AIR STATION TUSTIN Local Reuse Authority (LRA) Resolution 23-01 would provide the LRA Executive Director the authority to execute or accept interim leases and licenses tendered to the LRA from the Department of Defense (DOD). Any lease greater than five (5) years, any license greater than one (1) year, or any lease or license requiring financial renumeration to the DOD will require City Council (acting as the LRA) approval. City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F Motion: The City Council, acting as the LRA for former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin, took the following action: 1. Adopted LRA Resolution 23-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE FEDERALLY DESIGNATED LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY FOR FORMER MARINE CORPS AIR STATION TUSTIN, AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL REUSE AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE NO -COST INTERIM LEASES OR LICENSES 7. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Staff and the City's consultant Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) have prepared a summary of state legislative activity. Mntinn 1. Received and filed the updated legislative matrix as of October 4. 2. Received and filed legislative updates prepared by TPA. 8. PROPOSED PURCHASING POLICY AMENDMENT PROCESS As directed by the City Council during the September 19, 2023, meeting, this item outlines a tentative process and timeline for preparation of proposed amendments to Tustin City Code section 1621-1630 which includes the City's purchasing policies and procedures. Motion: Directed staff to proceed with the proposed process and timeline for preparation of proposed amendments to Tustin City Code section 1621-1630 which includes the City's purchasing policies. REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM 9 9. ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT Director of Finance Jennifer King provided a verbal presentation. The City's 2018-2023 Strategic Plan outlined several strategies that were directly related to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system replacement plan. They included plans to evaluate and acquire new utility billing (US) software as well as to improve and update technology for better efficiency and customer services. Staff and the City's ERP consultants, SDI Presence LLC (SDI), completed an ERP system needs assessment study. The study identified many shortcomings in the current ERP system, including its UB module. It also summarized specific functional requirements that the City needs to streamline its operations to become more City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F efficient. The next step is to conduct a formal procurement process to secure a suitable ERP solution. Public Input — None It was moved by Council Member Gallagher to hold off and wait until the utility billing review process is completed. Mayor Lumbard made an amendment to delay the vote until the midbudget cycle discussion. Council Member Gallagher accepted the amendment. Council Member Schnell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote — City Clerk Motion carried: 5-0 MATTERS WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE ASKED TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA 10. LEGACY REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Submitted By Council Member Gallagher, Co -Signed By Council Member Gomez. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Clark and seconded by Council Member Gomez to prepare an agenda report for Council discussion and consideration at a future meeting date to be determined by the City Manager. Roll Call Vote — City Clerk Motion carried: 5-0 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS City Manager Matthew S. West Announced the city is publishing a Tustin Parks infographic for Fall 2023; stated the city updates these reports quarterly and can be viewed on the City's website. Congratulated Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Douglas S. Stack on his retirement; wished him all the best in his retirement. City Attorney David Kendig Congratulated Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Douglas S. Stack on his retirement; wished him all the best in his retirement. City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F Council Member Schnell Announced Tustin Tiller Days was an amazing event; enjoyed being in the parade and participating in the pancake breakfast; was a great way to talk and meet with the citizens. October 11 Attended the Tustin Police Department's Coffee with a Cop event. Announced on October 18, 2023, will be attending the House of Ruth Ribbon Cutting event; great addition to the City of Tustin. Announced on October 18, 2023, will be attending the Tustin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting to discuss local business support efforts. Announced on October 19, 2023, will be attending the Orange County Business Council 29th Annual Economic Forecast Conference; will receive information on the financial state of the County of Orange. Council Member Gomez Attended the Tustin Tiller Days Kick -Off event; thanked the Director of Parks and Recreation, Chad Clanton, for a great event; reported the Tustin Tiller Days Backyard Brewfest was well -attended. OrtnhAr 17 Attended the Senior Advisory Board retreat; was unable to attend the entire retreat; reported the following updates: • Review of the 2023 calendar events and discussed 2024 calendar of events; and • Announced the following new 2023 programs: o AARP Driver Safety Course o AARP Smart Driver Tech Course o Aerobic Kick Boxing o HICAP Assistance with Medicare o Tai-Chi and many more programs; and • Announced the following upcoming 2024 programs: o Brown Bag Prescription Medication Review with a Pharmacist o Extended Excursions o Fall Prevention Seminars o Friday Night Bingo o Quarterly Fundraisers o Various Seminars; and • Discussed renaming the Senior Center; and • Upcoming events: o Bingo Costume Contest, October 25, 2023, at 1:30 PM o Pop -Up Sidewalk Sale, October 25, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM o Halloween Luncheon, October 31, 2023; doors open at 11:30 AM; luncheon starts at 12:00 PM; registration is required, suggested donation is $3.00 for 60 City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F years old plus and $5.00 for guests under 60 years old; reported the luncheon is sponsored by AETNA Congratulated Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Douglas S. Stack on his retirement; wished him all the best in his retirement. Council Member Gallagher Attended multiple Orange County Sanitation District Board (OCSD) meetings over the past couple of weeks; announced the State of Orange County Sanitation District is on October 27, 2023. October 6-8 Attended the Tustin Tiller Days event; was impressed with the catering from Taco Mesita; was thankful for the diaper changing area. October 4 Attended the Economic Ad Hoc meeting with Mayor Lumbard; excited to see the report come to the City Council for review. Mayor Pro Tem Clark Joined the Orange County United Way 2-1-1 Advisory Board; reported 2-1-1 is for social services; stated if someone needs rental, food or childcare assistance they can call 2-1-1 to get help; announced 2-1-1 is working on reducing call times and having call systems communicate to streamline the caller's experience. Announced the Tustin Tiller Days event was a great event; reported has already gone to Taco Mesita since having their catering at the event; reported the event was well -attended; thanked everyone for all their hard work with this event. Mayor Lumbard Congratulated Director of Parks and Recreation, Chad Clanton, and City Manager, Matthew S. West, on another successful Tustin Tiller Days event; reported Tustin has great staff members that take ownership in the events that make the community great; thanked everyone for all their hard work with this event. UPCOMING EVENTS October 21 st Old Town Tustin Art Walk from 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM Announced One Seed Community Garden is having a Morning at the Garden event during the Old Town Tustin Art Walk; reported there will be live music at the event; thanked Mayor Pro Tern Clark for the partnership and pushing to get the community garden open. City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F October 31 st Halloween Howl at the Columbus Tustin Recreation Center from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM ADJOURNED at 8:18 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Council October 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F Agenda Item 2 Reviewed: Ds City Manager Finance Director N/A CITY OF TUSTIN SPECIAL CLOSED OCTOBER 27, 2023 SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUIS f 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN COUNCIL CHAMBER VIDEO CONFERENCE Letitia Clark, Mayor Pro Tern 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 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER at 3:03 p.m. ROLL CALL — City Clerk Present: Mayor Austin Lumbard and Council Members Ryan Gallagher and Rebecca Gomez Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Letitia Clark and Council Member Schnell City Clerk: Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk Others Present: David E. Kendig, City Attorney; Matthew S. West, City Manager PUBLIC INPUT — None CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: The Council will convene to discuss Item 1 as it appears on the agenda, Item 2 "Public Employee Separation/Release", Item 3 "Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation" and Item 4 "Public Employment". 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 — EXISTING LITIGATION Cal. Gov't Code § 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Orange County Water District, City of Tustin, et al., v. 3M Company City Council October 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6EA22186-1 F25-4BFA-9167-587106976A9F et al.; Case Number: U.S.D.C. South Carolina; MDL No. 2873; Master Docket No. 2:18- mn-2873; Civil Action No. 2:22-cv-01798-RMG. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE SEPARATION/RELEASE Cal. Gov't Code § 54957(b)(1). 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: One (1) 4. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Cal. Gov't Code § 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager Council Member Schnell arrived at 3:04 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Letitia Clark arrived at 3:10 p.m. Reconvened at 4:30 p.m. CLOSED SESSION UPDATE — City Attorney David E. Kendig: All five members of the City Council were present for the Closed Session meeting. Regarding the item relating to the public employee separation and release, by unanimous vote, Mayor Lumbard was authorized to sign a Mutual Separation Agreement and General Release with City Manager Matthew West, by which, Mr. West will separate from the City as City Manager effective today pursuant to the terms of that agreement. Regarding the item relating to public employment, Nicole Bernard will serve as the Acting City Manager while the City Council is taking steps to fill the City Manager position. She was appointed to that position by unanimous vote of the City Council. Regarding the agenda item relating to existing litigation, the City Council also provided unanimous direction to its litigation Counsel. Otherwise, there was no reportable action taken. The City Council will adjourn to its Regular Meeting on November 7tn ADJOURNED at 4:32 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Council October 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2