CITY OF TUSTIN REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Barry W. Cooper, Mayor Pro Tem
Letitia Clark, Councilmember
Ryan Gallagher, Councilmember
Rebecca Gomez, Councilmember
Austin Lumbard, Mayor
DECEMBER 6, 2022
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Matthew S. West, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
PRINTABLE AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS
ITEM DISTRIBUTED TO COUNCIL AFTER AGENDA PACKET POSTING
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3031
ATTENDANCE - City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT - Members of the public may provide comments in writing, in person or in real time via Zoom to address the City Council on items on the Closed Session Agenda.
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4): (2 cases)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND TUSTIN HOUSING AUTHORITY - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3031
PRESENTATION OF COLORS, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – American Legion PRESENTATIONS - o Orange County Business Council’s 12th Annual Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Award - Incorporating Innovative Technology: Streamline Tustin Initiative
o Recognition of Mayor Pro Tem Cooper for Years of Service to the Tustin Community 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 ITEMS - 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 Items 1 - 7)
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Recommendation:
That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare 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 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2022 AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022.
Recommendation:
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Special Closed Session Meeting of the City Council held on November 10, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on November 15, 2022.
AGENDA REPORT
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.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Payroll in the amount of $965,193.10 and Demands in the amount of $2,832,787.23.
AGENDA REPORT
4. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY AB 361 FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF TELECONFERENCING FOR MEETINGS In order for the Council to continue to have the option to meet via teleconference during the pandemic, AB 361 requires the Council to make specified findings at least every thirty (30) days.
Recommendation:
Make the following findings by majority vote of the Council: A. A state of emergency has been proclaimed by California's Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continues in effect; and B. The Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and C. Local health officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing.
AGENDA REPORT
5. HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 In accordance with Senate Bill 341’s amendments to Health & Safety Code Section ("HSC") 34176.1(f), the Tustin Housing Authority, serving as the Housing Successor Agency to the former Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency, has prepared an annual report for filing with the Tustin Housing Authority Commission and the Tustin City Council.
Recommendation:
It is recommended the Tustin Housing Authority Commissioners take the following actions: 1. Receive and file the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for Fiscal Year ("FY") 2021-2022 and transmit such report to the Tustin City Council. It is recommended the Tustin City Council take the following actions: 1. Receive and file the Housing Successor's Annual Report for FY 2021-2022. 2. Direct that a copy of the Housing Successor Agency Annual Report be posted on the City of Tustin's website at www.tustinca.org
AGENDA REPORT
6. 2023 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
Prior to December 31st of each year, the Maddy Act requires municipal agencies to prepare and post a listing of all Commission/Committee vacancies for the upcoming year.
Recommendation:
Approve the 2023 Local Appointments List for the Planning Commission, Community Services Commission, Audit Commission, Building Board of Appeals and Public Art Committee and post notice as required by law.
AGENDA REPORT
7. A PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING WOMEN’S EQUALITY AND THE RIGHT FOR PEOPLE TO PEACEFULLY EXERCISE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, ASSEMBLY, AND ASSOCIATION A proclamation supporting women’s equality and the right for people to peacefully exercise freedom of expression, assembly and association has been prepared for the Council’s consideration.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the proclamation supporting women’s equality and the right for people to peacefully exercise freedom of expression, assembly and association.
AGENDA REPORT
REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS 8-9
8. DECLARING RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION On November 8, 2022, the City’s General Municipal Election was held to elect an at-large Mayor and one Council Member in District 3.
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-63 declaring the results and other such matters as provided by law for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. RESOLUTION NO. 22-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND OTHER SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
AGENDA REPORT
9. MAYOR PRO TEM SELECTION
The City Council selects a member of the Council who will serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the following year.
Recommendation:
Pleasure of the City Council.
AGENDA REPORT
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
ADJOURN IN MEMORY OF DISPATCH SUPERVISOR ANITRA DEALBA
ADJOURNMENT
- The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m.