CITY OF TUSTIN SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Letitia Clark, Mayor Pro Tem
Ryan Gallagher, Councilmember
Rebecca Gomez, Councilmember
Ray Schnell, Councilmember
Austin Lumbard, Mayor
DECEMBER 20, 2022
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Nicole Bernard, Acting City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – #3032
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 – #3032
ROLL CALL - City Clerk
INVOCATION - Pastor Jorge Molina, Mariners Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Clark
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 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2022.
Recommendation:
That the City Council approve the Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on December 6, 2022.
AGENDA ITEM
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 $988,193.75 and Demands in the amount of $6,527,872.96.
AGENDA ITEM
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 ITEM
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-64 APPROVING APPLICTION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CENTENNIAL PARK MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Senator Min secured an appropriation of $4.8 million for park improvements in the FY 22/23 California state budget for the Centennial Park Modernization and Improvements Project. The California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administering this appropriation. City Council adoption of the attached resolution approving the submittal of applications for this funding is required.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 22-64.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM BUDGET ACT 2022/23 SECTION 19.56 (b)(1)(AY) TO THE CITY OF TUSTIN FOR THE CENTENNIAL PARK MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
AGENDA ITEM
6. TUSTIN SPORTS PARK DUGOUT WALL MURAL PUBLIC ART PROJECT At their November 16, 2022, Regular Meeting, the Community Services Commission recommended forwarding the design for the Tustin Sports Park Dugout Wall Mural selected by the Public Art Committee to the City Council for final approval.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 22-65 approving the wall mural design, submitted by artist James Dinh, to be installed on the dugout wall at Tustin Sports Park Field #2 and authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to execute an agreement with the artist.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ARTWORK AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTIST
AGENDA ITEM
7. POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE
On November 26, 2022, Patrol Unit 3408 was involved in a traffic collision. The vehicle was inspected by our insurance adjuster and deemed to be a total loss and needs to be replaced.
Recommendation:
It is recommended the City Council authorize:
1. The purchase of one (1) 2022 Dodge Durango, pursuit-rated vehicle from the National Auto Fleet Group in the City of Alhambra in the amount of $49,851.76, as a replacement for one (1) total loss Dodge Charger.
2. The purchase of a police equipment conversion package for one (1) 2022 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $14,696.49.
3. The purchase of graphic designs from Digital Magic Signs for one (1) 2022 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $736.81.
4. The purchase of a Lakeman Chassis battery box for one (1) 2022 Dodge Durango pursuit-rated vehicle in the amount of $187.61.
5. The Public Works Department to dispose of the total loss vehicle at the direction of the insurance company. If there are any proceeds as a result of the disposal, credit the net proceeds to the applicable City Revenue Fund.
6. An appropriation from the Vehicle Replacement Fund in the amount of $65,472.67 for the purchase and conversion of the 2022 Dodge Durango. The Vehicle Replacement Fund will be reimbursed for the purchase upon collection of the insurance claim.
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
- The next meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 for the Closed Session Meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Business Meeting at 7:00 p.m.