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
MAY 16, 2023
300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN
Matthew S. West, City Manager
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT INSTRUCTIONS
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.
AGENDA REPORT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING PRESENTATION 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.