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Home My WebLink About04 11-06-06 CC MINUTES 11-20-06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA Agenda Item 4 Reviewed: City Manager Finance Director NOVEMBER 6, 2006 CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M. ATTENDANCE Present: Mayor Doug Davert; Mayor Pro Tem Tracy Worley Hagen; Councilmembers Jerry Amante, Lou Bone, and Tony Kawashima Absent: None City Clerk: Maria R. Huizar, Chief Deputy City Clerk Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager and Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney PUBLIC INPUT - None CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) 1 and 3 (A) and (B) - one case B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one case C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to government Code Section 54956.9(a) . Amy Harchol and Arther Masaoka vs. City of Tustin; Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart; Greenleaf Demolition & Grading Company; and First American Title Company, OCSC NO. 03CC11089; . City of Tustin v. City of Irvine D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Kristi Recchia, Director of Human Resources and Linda Jenson Employee Orqanization: Tustin Municipal Employees Association (TMEA) City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 Page 1 of 6 Employee Organization: Employee Organization: Employee Organization: Tustin Police Officers Association (TPOA) Tustin Police Support Service Association (TPSSA) Tustin Police Management Association (TPMA) RECESS - At 5:31 p.m. City Council recessed to closed session to discuss matters listed under Closed Session. RECONVENE - At 7:00 p.m. City Council reconvened in public session. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Father John Block, St. Cecilia's Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Bone ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Doug Davert; Mayor Pro Tem Tracy Worley Hagen; Councilmembers Jerry Amante, Lou Bone, and Tony Kawashima None City Clerk: Absent: Pamela Stoker Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager and Douglas C. Holland, City Attorney CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report FIRST PUBLIC INPUT - None PUBLIC HEARING 1. INCENTIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING Senate Bill 1818 and 435 were enacted in 2004 and 2005, respectively, providing amendments to the State's Density Bonus law. Proposed Ordinance No. 1320 would update the City's current Incentives for the Development of Affordable Housing Ordinance to comply with the State's latest amendment to Government Code Section 65915. On October 23, 2006, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4042 recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1320. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 Page 2 of 6 Staff report presentation by Community Development Director Elizabeth Binsack. The public hearing opened at 7:03 p.m. There were no public speakers and the hearing closed at 7:03 p.m. Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hagen, seconded by Councilmember Bone, to introduce and have first reading of Ordinance No. 1320. Motion carried 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 1320 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, amending Article 9, Chapter I, governing incentives for the development of affordable housing CONSENT CALENDAR - It was moved by Councilmember Bone, seconded by Councilmember Amante, to approve items 2 through 9. Motion carried 5-0. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2006 Motion: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2006. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Motion: Approve Demands in the amounts of $549,543.39; $2,492,968.57; and $873,336.10; Pay Immediately in the amount of $1,218.81; and $70,172.83; and Payroll in the amount of $614,371.37. 4. PLANNING ACTION AGENDA - OCTOBER 23, 2006 All actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Motion: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of October 23, 2006. 5. APPLICATION FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING REWARD PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Motion: 5.a. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 06-120 - A revised resolution of the Tustin City Council authorizing the City Manager to apply for Workforce Housing Reward City Council Meeting Minutes November 6. 2006 Page 3 of 6 Program Grant Funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for construction of very low and low- income housing units 5.b. If the application for funding is approved, the City may use the funds for eligible activities under the grant program. 6. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CITY PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS AT 450 EI CAMINO REAL (CIP NO. 1040) The plans and specifications for the City Property Improvements at 450 EI Camino Real (CIP No. 1040) have been prepared and the project is now ready to be bid. This project provides for the installation of landscaping, irrigation, fencing and park benches within a portion of the City's vacant lot at 450 EI Camino Real. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 06-112 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California approving Plans and Specifications for the city property improvements at 450 EI Camino Real (CIP No. 1040), and authorizing advertisement for bids 7. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 2006-09: TRACT NO. 16582, LOTS 240 AND 241 (COLUMBUS GROVE, WILLIAM LYON HOMES, INC.) The proposed lot line adjustment is being requested by William Lyon Homes, Inc. to move existing lot lines to adjust the size of two separate parcels for development purposes. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 06-123 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 2006-09 8. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PASADENA AVENUE STORM DRAIN FROM MEDALLION AVENUE TO SYCAMORE AVENUE (CIP NO. 5032) The proposed project consists of replacement of the existing on-street drainage conveyance system with the installation of underground storm drain pipes, junction structures, and catch basins. Upon completion of the underground improvements, the streets will be resurfaced. Motion: Adopt resolution. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 Page 4 of 6 RESOLUTION NO. 06-113 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California approving plans and specifications for the Pasadena Avenue Storm Drain from Medallion Avenue to Sycamore Avenue (CIP No. 5032), and authorizing advertisement for bids 9. BIENNIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW - DESIGNATED POSITIONS Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 06-121 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, modifying the Designated Positions contained in the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Tustin REGULAR BUSINESS 10. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 1319 The City of Tustin is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Cities or counties who participate in the NFIP are required to adopt local floodplain management regulations which are in conformance with the national model ordinance. Ordinance No. 1319 would amend the applicable sections of Tustin City Code, Article 9, Chapter 8 Floodplain Management to comply with the NFIP requirements. Motion: It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hagen, seconded by Council member Bone, to have second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 1319. Motion carried 5-0. (Roll call vote.) ORDINANCE NO. 1319 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, amending specified sections of Article 9, Chapter 8 of the Tustin City Code related to Floodplain Management to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program 11. CITY COUNCIL - LEGISLATIVE UPDATES Mayor Davert announced negative affects of Proposition 90 to City and will be voting against it. SECOND PUBLIC INPUT - None OTHER BUSINESS I COMMITTEE REPORTS City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 Page 5 of 6 Council member Amante: . Congratulated Tustin Public Schools Foundation for great success with 16th Annual Dino Dash; and . Reminded all to vote tomorrow. Council member Kawashima: . Election tomorrow, encouraged everyone to vote; . Dino Dash was a huge success; . Suggested new library project include a wireless internet area; and . Inquired whether Tustin was considering going wireless citywide. City Manager Huston reported Tustin Legacy would have a wireless area. Councilmember Bone: . Water Advisory Council of Orange County report - new chair and vice chair were elected, water usage was up from last year; . Southern California Association of Governments report - elected as Chair of Maglev Task Force; . Metrolink Board had work session, toured Tustin area and Los Angeles Union station; and . 'Tustin train station will have Santa Train Program on Sunday, November 19th at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hagen: . Dino Dash event made cover of Orange County Register, great community event; . HBO had a special presentation on election hacking; and . Appreciative of City of Tustin's waiver of parking restrictions during special events such as fundraisers, unlike other cities. Mayor Davert: . Dinosaur Dash was a great success thanks to Police Department, Field Services, and Parks and Recreation staff; . Southern California Association of Governments is going through RHNA process; . Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services along with Medicare bus was at Senior Center recently to discuss open enrollment for Medicare recipients; . Encouraged everyone to vote at tomorrow's election; . Announced Veteran's Day event at Peppertree Park on November 12th; and . Would not be present at next City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT - 7:19 p.m. - Next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for November 20, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m. for the Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6,2006 Page 6 of 6