Friday, July 20, 2012

Special Meeting Called for July 24th




The Agenda:

5:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Council  /  Successor Agency  will hear public comments on matters appearing on the  Closed
Session agenda.

RECESS to Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION

1. QUARTERLY LITIGATION UPDATES:
CONFERENCE WITH  LEGAL COUNSEL  – EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Frederick Ron Thomas v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2012-00581299-CU-PO-CJC

Name of Case: Hanson, et al. v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2008-00102055-CU-EI-CJC

Name of Case: Ernest Benefiel v. City of Fullerton, et al.
Case Number: SACV12-202-JVS

Name of Case: Catherine Sobieski v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2011 00459515

Name of Case: Brooke Minter v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2011 00512267

Name of Case: Vickie Scott v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2011 00495959

Name of Case: Stanley Goering v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2011 00518204

Name of Case: Leon Lester Gray v. City of Fullerton, et al.
Case Number: 30-201100505234

Name of Case: Harriet Heninger, et al. v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2011 00506572

Name of Case: Clara Atkins v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2012 00550335

Name of Case: Daniel Komaromi v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2011 00495715

Name of Case: Mark Walker v. City of Fullerton, et al.
Case Number: 8:12-CV-00949-AG

Name of Case: Andre Wendell v. City of Fullerton, et al.
Case Number: 30-2011 00572073

Name of Case: Scott Williams, guardian ad litem for Allison Williams, a minor v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2012 00579867

Name of Case: Melinda Glover v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: 30-2012 00580366

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Per Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(5)
Title: Chief of Police

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL  – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Per
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Two casesFullerton City Council / Successor Agency Agenda

ADJOURNMENT
The next  special City Council  / Successor Agency / Public Financing Authority meeting  is July 24, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California.The public may inspect any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Council / Agency / Authority regarding any item on this agenda at the City Clerk’s Office located at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California and the Fullerton Main Branch Library Information Counter located at 353 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California during normal business hours.  The City will also post such writings and documents on the City’s website at www.cityofffullerton.com.


CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY /
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY /
HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JULY 24, 2012 - 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Council  will hear public comments on matters appearing on the Special Meeting agenda as it
considers each agenda item.

REGULAR BUSINESS
1. 2010 TAXABLE TAX ALLOCATION HOUSING BOND PROCEEDS
On July 17, 2012, City Council directed staff to agendize a  discussion of the 2012 Taxable Tax Allocation Housing Bond issue.  The Bond  proceeds were  intended to improve or increase the supply of low and moderate income housing in the City.
Recommendation by the Housing Successor Agenda:
1. Direct staff to complete requirements of AB 1484 and hold a housing study session, followed by a regular item to review affordable housing options in the City,
including options to defease bond funds.
2. Keep  freeze in place for  all potential bond funded housing  programs until
completion of  AB 1484  requirements and then provide direction on all options
related to the 2010 Taxable Tax Allocation Housing Bond.

2. PENSION AND OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT LIABILITIES
Discussion of the City’s pension and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.
Recommendation by the Human Resources Department:
Should the City Council determine to proceed with an independent analysis, direct staff regarding scope of analysis, formalize agreement and appropriate funds from Group Insurance Fund to pay for study.  

3. AUTHORIZED COMMUNICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON
Policy discussion regarding authorized communication on behalf of the City.
Recommendation by the Human Resources Department:
City Council discussion.

4. DRAFT ORDINANCE - HIRING OF POLICE CHIEF
At the July 17, 2012 meeting, City Council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance related to City Council appointment of the Chief of Police.
Recommendation by the City Manager:
Review draft ordnance and provide direction to staff.

5. PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
City Council directed staff to agendize a discussion of a recent public records request.
Recommendation by the City Manager:
Pleasure of the City Council.

6. APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL ADVISORY BODIES
City Council is scheduled to consider appointments to regional advisory bodies at its August 7, 2012 meeting.  In the interim, City Council may wish to consider the status of those currently named to serve on the various outside boards and commissions.
Recommendation by the City Manager:

Confirm resignations / terminations of current representatives to regional advisory
bodies.

CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his / her activities, request a report from staff at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.


ADJOURNMENT

The next City Council / Successor Agency closed session meeting is August 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California.

The next regular City Council / Successor Agency / Public Financing Authority meeting is August 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California.


The City will rebroadcast this City Council / Successor Agency / Public Financing Authority meeting on Time
Warner Cable Channel 3 at 6:00 p.m. the Wednesday and Sunday immediately following the meeting.  The public may access meeting rebroadcasts on demand at www.cityoffullerton.com.

Greg Sebourn

The Beauty of a Storm

The Beauty of a Storm
Orange County, Ca.

My Grandma - A Eulogy

LET'S TALK ABOUT 1914 FOR A MOMENT.



FOR STARTERS, GRANDMA WAS BORN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1914 IN HER FAMILY'S ATWOOD RANCH HOUSE.



IT IS WORTH NOTING THOSE ALSO BORN IN 1914:

JACK LALANNE

JOE DIMAGGIO

DANNY THOMAS



AND WHO DIED IN 1914:

JOHN MUIR, THE FAMOUS NATURALIST FOR WHICH NUMEROUS ROADS, PARKS, HOTELS, AND NATURE RESERVES ARE NAMED.



IT IS ALSO WORTH NOTING THAT IN 1914 WOODROW WILSON SIGNS MOTHER'S DAY PROCLAMATION AND BABE RUTH MAKES HIS MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT WITH THE RED SOX. MOTHER'S DAY AND BASEBALL- TWO OF MY FAVORITES!! (PERHAPS HER NICKNAME "BABE" CAME FROM BABE RUTH???)



GRANDMA WAS BORN INTO A PERIOD OF TIME FILLED WITH TURMOIL. IN JUNE OF 1914 ARCHDUKE FRANZS FERDINAND WAS ASSASSINATED. WITHIN ONE MONTH WORLD WAR I RAGED ACROSS EUROPE. TWO DAYS AFTER HER BIRTH HOWEVER, GERMAN AND BRITISH TROOPS INTERRUPTED WWI TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. (PERHAPS THEY PAUSE KNOWING THAT A GREAT WOMAN WAS BORNE) WORLD WAR I CONTINUED UNTIL THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES IN 1919.



ALTHOUGH SHE WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD, SHE SAW THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS CREATED AND THE 19TH AMENDMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS GUARANTEEING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN TO VOTE.



SHE LIVED THROUGH MANY NOTABLE EVENTS. LIKE THE 1933 LONG BEACH EARTHQUAKE OR WHEN ATWOOD FLOODED ALONG WITH MOST OF ORANGE COUNTY IN 1938 AND THE FLOOD-WATERS CLAIMED MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE, 43 OF WHICH WERE FROM ATWOOD! ALL OF THIS DURING A TIME THAT WE READ ABOUT IN SCHOOL AND KNOWN AS "THE GREAT DEPRESSION". SOMEWHERE IN ALL OF THAT SHE FOUND THE LOVE OF HER LIFE, GRANDPA LEO, GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL, GOT MARRIED, AND HAD KIDS!



THEN THERE WAS WORLD WAR II. FROM PEARL HARBOR TO HIROSHIMA, GRANDMA WAS RAISING MY UNCLE BOB AND MOM ARLINE. WITH AIR-RAID SIRENS AND BLACKOUTS SHE WAS A WIFE AND MOTHER. WHAT A TIME TO RAISE CHILDREN! I BET GRANDMA'S PARENTS WERE ABEL TO TELL HER A THING OR TWO ABOUT RAISING KIDS IN WARTIME.



GRANDMA WAS THERE WHEN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HELD THEIR 3RD ANNUAL NATIONAL JAMBOREE IN 1953. SHE SAW AIRBASES OPEN IN '42 AND CLOSE IN '99. SHE WATCHED WALTER KNOTT START UP HIS BERRY FARM AND WALT DISNEY TURN ORANGE GROVES AND STRAWBERRY PATCHES INTO DISNEYLAND!



SHE SAW THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE FADE AWAY INTO HISTORY AND SPACE TRAVEL EXPLODE BEFORE HER WITH THE FIRST LUNAR LANDING. JUST IMAGINE HOW MUCH TECHNOLOGY HAS CHANGED OVER THE LAST 100 YEARS. FROM TUBE RECTIFIERS TO SUPERCONDUCTORS; FROM TRANS-ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLES TO SATELLITE TV.



SHE SAW MORE IN HER 93 YEARS THAN MOST OF US WILL EVER READ ABOUT, LET ALONE LIVE THROUGH!



OF THOSE 93 YEARS IT IS MY HONOR TO HAVE BEEN HER GRANDSON FOR 35 OF THEM. SHE WAS MY MOTHER WHEN MOM HAD TO WORK. SHE WIPED MY NOSE AND PUT FOOD IN MY MOUTH. SHE LET ME PLAY WITH GRANDPA EVEN THOUGH SHE NEEDED HIM TO TAKE HER TO THE STORE. SHE WAS MY GRANDMA AND I WILL MISS HER IMMENSELY.



JUST LOOK AROUND THIS ROOM; SHE DID THIS. SHE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING SO MANY GOOD PEOPLE INTO THIS WORLD AND TOGETHER TODAY. THIS IS HER LEGACY.



A Dedication To My Loving Wife, Stacey. Thank you for all you do for me!

Brad Paisley - I Thought I Loved You Then


I remember trying not to stare the night that I first met you
You had me mesmerized
3 weeks later in the front porch light taking 45 min to kiss you goodnight
I hadn’t told you yet but I thought I loved you then

Chorus
Now you’re my whole life now you’re my whole world
I just can’t believe the way I feel about you girl
Like a river meets the sea
Stronger than it’s ever been
We’ve come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then.

I remember taking you back to right where I first met you
You were so surprised
There were people around
But I didn’t care I got down on one knee right there
And once again I thought I loved you then

Chorus
Now you’re my whole life now you’re my whole world
I just can’t believe the way I feel about you girl
Like a river meets the sea
Stronger than it’s ever been
We’ve come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then.

I can just see you with a baby on the way
I can just see you when your hair is turning gray
What I can’t see is how I’m ever gonna love you more
But I’ve said that before.

Now you’re my whole life now you’re my whole world
I just can’t believe the way I feel about you girl
Well look back some day at this moment that we’re in
And I'll look at you and say I thought I loved you then
And I thought I loved you then...