4/10/2001 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 24, 2001
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING April 10, 2001
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on April 10, 2001 at 4:30 p.m. in a
Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
4:30 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Bubba Lipscomb, First Southern Baptist Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Alvarez
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz
ABSENT - None
Note: Councilman Alvarez was absent from the 7:00 p.m. session.
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Proclamation declaring April, 2001 "Blue Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Month" was
presented to April Quinn, Families and Communities Together (FACT)-Orange County
Proclamation declaring April 21, 2001 "Arbor Day in Orange," was presented to Thorn
Porter, Urban Forester representing the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection on behalf of the National Arbor Day Foundation, Aaron Frankie, volunteer
coordinator for the tree planting and Doug Kokesh, Tree Services Coordinator for the
City. Planting of 41 trees in the 300-400 blocks of West Tularosa Avenue and the 500-
600 blocks of South Fashion Park Street will take place at 8:30 a.m. on April 21 st.
Anyone wishing to volunteer can call Doug Kokesh at 532-6470 or Aaron Frankie at 974-
2946.
Proclamation honoring "Telecommunicator's Week" was presented to Melody Smith and
Katherine Novak, Dispatchers with the Orange Police Department, Laura Hooks was not
present.
Mayor Murphy announced:
. Police Chief Andy Romero was awarded the "2001 Hero" Award at the recent
Orange County Department of Education Human Services Conference for his work
with the youth in the community.
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1.4 PRESENT A TIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS (Continued)
. Jim Mance, Regional Vice President of The Mills Corporation, Colleen Dunn, New
General Manager of The Block at Orange and Christine Carpenter, Sr. Marketing
Director were introduced.
. The Dash for Dare event was rained out the previous Saturday. It will be held on
Saturday, April 21.
. The City of Orange Eggstravaganza will be held at Hart Park on Saturday, April 14.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mark Burkhardt, 3447 Ruth Place, asked for recognition of the McPherson Neighborhood
Preservation Committee in trying to resolve problems associated with the proposed bike
trail in the McPherson Neighborhood area.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are enacted by one motion
approving the recommended action listed on the Agenda. Any member of the City
Council, staff or the public may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar
for discussion or separate action. Unless otherwise specified in the request to remove an
item from the Consent Calendar, all items removed shall be considered immediately
following action on the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.
3.1 Declaration of City Clerk, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of City Council
agenda of a regular meeting of April 10, 2001 at Orange Civic Center, Main Library
at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, the Eisenhower Park
Bulletin Board, and summarized on Time-Warner Communications, all of said
locations being in the City of Orange and freely accessible to members of the public
at least 72 hours before commencement of said regular meeting.
ACTION: Accepted Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a
public record in the Office of the City Clerk.
3.2 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated March 22 and 29, 2001.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of March 27, 2001.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.4 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:
Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
AGREEMENTS
3.5 C.O.P.S. Expo 2001 Contract (A2100.0 AGR-1372.M)
SUMMARY: The Orange Police Department will be conducting the annual Community
Organizations and Public Services (C.O.P.S.) Expo at the Mall of Orange, Saturday, June
2nd, 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 3rd, 11 :00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. As with
last years' event, we anticipate over 50 agency/non-profit organization participants both
inside and outside the Mall area, along with various center stage activities, including
Welcoming Ceremonies on Saturday, June 2nd at 12:00 noon.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2001
C.O.P.S. Expo contract on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
3.6 First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with the law firm of Woodruff,
Spradlin & Smart. This firm represents the City in litigation matters related to tort
liability. (A2100.0 AGR-2886.I.B.l)
SUMMARY: The City currently has an agreement with Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart for
an amount not to exceed $30,000 to provide legal services in connection with matters
related to tort liability. The City Attorney is requesting that an additional $50,000 be
approved for continued legal services.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First
Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart on behalf
of the City for an amount not to exceed $80,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the Legal Services Account No. 740-0301-
426100.
3.7 Approval of Amendment to Financial Assistance Agreement for Prospect Street
Community Park (Rock Creek) D99-099 Between the City and County of Orange.
(A2100.0 AGR-3411.1)
SUMMARY: The Board of Supervisors authorized funding assistance in the amount not
to exceed $2 million from the proceeds of the sale of the real property, generally known
as the Hewes Avenue open space parcel, for the acquisition and/or improvements to
Prospect Street Community Park (Rock Creek Park). The City Council at its meeting on
December 14, 1999 approved the financial assistance agreement, D99-099, between the
City and County. Staff requested the County to amend the financial assistance agreement
to change the dates of the award of bid for construction on or about August 31,2001 and
completion of construction on or about June 30, 2002 for Prospect Street Community
Park. City Council approval is required for execution of the amendment to the financial
assistance agreement.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Approved the amendment to the financial assistance agreement, D99-099,
between the City and County of Orange for the Prospect Street Community Park (Rock
Creek Park) in an amount not to exceed $2 million; and, authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf ofthe City.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Approval of this agreement continues to provide the City with
financial assistance from the County in the amount not to exceed $2 million for Prospect
Street Community Park. Other funding sources are in the following accounts:
500-7021-485100-0149 (Rock Creek Park): $ 105,993
510-7021-485100-0149 (Rock Creek Park): $1,099,822
Total: $1,205,815
BIDS (C2500.M.16.2)
3.8 Project No. D-135; CDBG Project - Walnut Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
from GlasseU Street to Shaffer Street. Approval of plans and specifications, and
request for authorization to advertise for bids.
Project No. S-195; CDBG Project - Walnut Avenue Sewer Improvements from
Cypress Street to Orange Street. Approval of plans and specifications, and request
for authorization to advertise for bids.
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the Walnut Avenue
Storm Drain and Sewer Improvements Projects and they are ready to advertise for bids.
The estimated construction costs are $510,000 and $210,000, respectively, including
contingencies and construction engineering. The storm drain and sewer improvements
overlap from Glassell Street to Orange Street and are being combined for economies of
scale and ease of construction coordination.
ACTION: 1) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for
the CDBG Walnut Avenue Storm Drain and Sewer Improvements construction projects;
2) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the CDBG
Walnut Avenue Sewer Improvements construction project.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted Capital Improvement Program:
Walnut Avenue Storm Drain Improvements (D-135):
310-9645-483400-5386 Community Dev. Block Grant (CDBG)
315-9645-483400-5386 CDBG - Funds - Prior Year
Total Funds
$ 298,000
$ 215,000
$ 513,000
Walnut Avenue Sewer Improvements (S-195):
310-9645-483200-5550 Community Dev. Block Grant (CDBG)
$ 310,000
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.9 Project No. S.P. 3335; AHRP Project - Main Street Rehabilitation Phase 1 from
Collins Avenue to Katella Avenue. Approval of plans and specifications, and
request for authorization to advertise. (S4000.S.7)
Project No. S.P. 3325; AHRP Project - Main Street Rehabilitation Phase 2 from
Katella Avenue to Taft Avenue. Approval of plans and specifications, and request
for authorization to advertise.
Project No. S.P. 3326; AHRP Project - Eckhoff Street Rehabilitation from Collins
Avenue to 370 feet southerly of Collins Avenue. Approval of plans and
specifications, and request for authorization to advertise.
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the Main Street
Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 from Collins Avenue to Katella Avenue. The project is
ready to be advertised. The estimated construction cost is $567,069.
Plans and specifications have been completed for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project
Phase 2 from Katella Avenue to Taft Avenue. The project is ready to be advertised. The
estimated construction cost is $385,965.
Plans and specifications have been completed for the Eckhoff Street Rehabilitation
Project from Collins Avenue to 370 feet southerly of Collins Avenue. The project is
ready to be advertised. The estimated construction cost is $61,514.
The three projects are being combined into one construction project for economies of
scale and location benefits. Main Street Phase 1 and Phase 2 limits are contiguous
segments.
ACTION: 1) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for
the AHRP Main Street Rehabilitation Phase 1 project. 2) Approved plans and
specification and authorized advertising for bids for the AHRP Main Street Rehabilitation
Phase 2 project. 3) Approved plans and specification and authorized advertising for bids
for the AHRP Eckhoff Street Rehabilitation project.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted and are available in the Capital Improvement
Program in the following accounts:
1. Main Street Phase 1 (SP-3335)
550-5011-483300-3230
934-9821-483300-3230
FY 01-02
FY 00-01
Total
$269,185
$377,362
$646,547
AHRP
Northwest Project Area
2. Main Street Phase 2 (SP-3325)
550-5011-483300-3231 FY 01-02 $189,183 AHRP
934-9821-483300-3231 FY 00-01 $265,211 Northwest Project Area
Total $454,394
3. Eckhoff Street (SP-3326)
550-5011-483300-4003 FY 01-02 $ 35,340 AHRP
934-9821-483300-4003 FY 00-01 $ 38,722 Northwest Project Area
Total $ 74,062
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.10 Project No. S.P. 3337; AHRP Project - Taft Avenue Rehabilitation Phase 1 from
Batavia Street to GlasseIl Street. Approval of plans and specifications, and request
for authorization to advertise. (S4000.S.7)
Project No. S.P. 3336; AHRP Project - Taft Avenue Rehabilitation Phase 2 from
GlasseIl Street to Tustin Street. Approval of plans and specifications, and request
for authorization to advertise.
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the Taft Avenue
Rehabilitation Phase 1 project from Batavia Street to Glassell Street. The project is ready
to be advertised. The estimated construction cost is $574,730.
Plans and specifications have been completed for the Taft Avenue Rehabilitation Phase 2
project from Glassell Street to Tustin Street. The project is ready to be advertised. The
estimated construction cost is $929,723.
The two projects are being combined into one construction project for economies of scale
and location benefits.
ACTION: 1) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for
the AHRP Taft Avenue Phase 1 project. 2) Approved plans and specifications and
authorized advertising for bids for the AHRP Taft Avenue Phase 2 project.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and are available in the Capital Improvement
Program in the following accounts:
1) Taft Avenue Phase 1 (SP-3337)
550-5011-483300-3910
934-9821-483300-3910
FY 02-03
FY 01-02
Total
$287,365 AHRP
$308,918 Northwest Project Area
$596,283
2) Taft Avenue Phase 2 (SP-3336)
500-5011-483300-3911
550-5011-483300-3911
910-9801-483300-3911
FYOI-02
FYOI-02
FY 00-01
Total
$392,201 Capital Projects
$560,698 AHRP
$393,825 Tustin Project & Loan
$1,346,724
3.11 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
The City Attorney recommends that the Orange City Council deny the following
Claim(s) for damages and grant the Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim:
a. John White, Stephen Childs, Phillip Childs and Wendie Jordan (heirs of
Margaret White)
b. Jeff Wilson
c. Joseph Ferrentino
d. Jose SantamarinalRistorante Mascarpone's
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and granted the Application for Leave to
Present a Late Claim and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.
FISCAL IMP ACT: None.
CONTRACTS
3.12 Award of Contract - Bid No. 001-28, Waterline Renewal for Highland Street and
Adams Avenue (W-598). (A2100.0 AGR-3748)
SUMMARY: The proposed project will replace and upgrade existing aging waterline in
order to improve the water supply system for domestic and fire protection purposes for
the CDBG target area at Highland Street and Adams Avenue in Orange.
ACTION: Awarded the contract in the amount of$142,324.00 to the lowest responsible
bidder, Steve Casada Construction Company of 1426 S. Allee Street, Anaheim, CA
92805. Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the
City.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this project is proposed in FY 2000/2001 budget in
Account Nos.:
601-8041-484102-1820
310-9645-484102-1820-16051
310-9645-484102-1820-00000
Construction, Labor and Equipment
CDBG Project Funding
CDBG Project Funding
$42,324.00
$62,000.00
$38,000.00
DONATIONS
3.13 Donation from Orange Emblem Club for the DARE Program. (C2500.K)
SUMMARY: The Orange Emblem Club selected the Police Department's DARE
Program as a beneficiary of funds.
NOTE: Mayor Murphy recognized and thanked the Orange Emblem Club for their
donation to the Police Department DARE Program.
ACTION: Accepted the donation of $1,200 from the Orange Emblem Club, which has
been deposited in account 100-4001-293900; and Appropriated $1,200 to account 100-
4001-449600-2305 (General Fund-Office of the Chief-Miscellaneous Expenditures-
DARE Program).
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
PROPERTY PURCHASE
3.14 Purchase of an irregular shaped strip of land located at the Southeast corner of
West La Veta Avenue and the 22 Freeway Onramp. (A2100.0 AGR-3747)
SUMMARY: This is one of the parcels necessary for the West La Veta Avenue
Widening Project. Owner is R.B. Newcom Enterprises, a California Limited Partnership,
an undivided one-half interest, David Newcom, an undivided one-quarter interest, and
Tria Newcom Cooper and Jack Cooper, Trustees of T.J. Properties Trust, established
December 10, 1992, an undivided one-quarter interest.
ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute all escrow papers and related
documents for the purchase of a strip of land located at the Southeast corner of La Veta
Avenue and 22 Freeway Onramp. Purchase price is $56,075 plus any related escrow
costs.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $56,075 are available in the La Veta Avenue
Widening Project-Account No. 286-5011-483300-4039 TSIA (JPA).
QUITCLAIM DEED
3.15 A recommendation to quitclaim an easement containing an abandoned water main,
to St. Joseph College of Orange a corporation. (D4000.0)
SUMMARY: The City is abandoning an existing water easement and replacing it with a
new one because the redevelopment of this site has required the removal and replacement
of an existing water main.
ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a quitclaim deed to the St.
Joseph College of Orange a corporation, for an easement formerly used for a water line.
FISCAL IMP ACT: None
RESOLUTIONS
3.16 RESOLUTION NO. 9431 (S4000.s.4)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange stating its intent to vacate a
portion of Vista Ridge Drive, located between Vista Crest Road and Vista Summit Way,
reserving and excepting from such vacation an existing easement for water utility
purposes, and vacating any other underlying utility easements therein, setting a public
hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted and published.
ACTION: Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.17 RESOLUTION NO. 9433 (C2500.P.3)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange determining that there is a need to
continue the rehabilitation of Water Wells 23 and 24 in response to an emergency.
Water Well 23 is located at 3142 E. Walnut Avenue, adjacent Santiago Creek.
Water Well 24 is located at 2930 E. Collins Avenue, next to Fire Station No.2.
ACTION: Approved.
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz
All items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY - None.
5.
REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
TAPE 970
5.1 Councilmember Coontz - Alternate Energy Resources
Councilmember Coontz spoke on the statewide energy crisis and the reported power outages.
She has received numerous questions and suggestions from the public and stated the City's
residents and businesses deserve a better understanding of the issues. There are questions about
future development for both residential and business, as well as City projects. She talked about
the ability to deliver reliable energy to new development, how conservation should be an integral
part of future development and what the net effect will be on our sales tax income if businesses
close down or relocate. Sales tax is the City's greatest source of income to deliver a long list of
services to the community. She recommended the City Manager return to the Council with an
analysis of the issues and possible solutions.
The City Manager stated City staff is researching the energy problems; in fact, a member of the
City Manager's staff is traveling to Sacramento next month to further research these issues. It is
a very complex issue and will require an indepth analysis and was uncertain when he would be
able to return with information. He agreed that conservation is critical.
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None.
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7.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
TAPE 1180
7.1 Report from the City Attorney on Resolution No. 9430, concerning City options on
installation of left-turn traffic signal on Katella for access to Stadium Promenade Retail
Center. (Continued from March 27, 2001) (A2100.0 AGR-3730)
SUMMARY: The City Council continued this item from its March 27, 2001 meeting for a
report from the City Attorney on whether the City can halt the installation of the traffic signal
and if so, what potential ramifications would stem from such an action. From the facts gathered
it appears that the City Council has already approved the installation of the traffic signal and the
Agency has entered into an agreement with SyufY Enterprises to pay a portion of the cost
thereof. Absent a vote by the City Council to rescind its action approving the installation,
installation can proceed and the City Council should approve Resolution 9430, as it simply
provides the City with an easement to access SyufY Enterprises property to maintain and repair
the traffic signal.
Councilmember Slater stated he has spoken with Joe SyufY and the owner of King's Fish House.
Given the fact that the City has already started down this road and spent a lot of time on it, and
given the fact that the owner of the center and the owner ofthe Fish House are so convinced that
this signal is really going to make a difference there, he can support it at this time.
Council thanked the City Attorney and the Economic Development Director for their reports on
this item which were very detailed and informative.
RESOLUTION NO. 9430
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving a Traffic Signal and Easement
Agreement between the City of Orange and Syufy Enterprises, a California Limited Partnership.
MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz
Moved to adopt Resolution No. 9430.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None.
10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to a Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. for the following purposes:
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8:
Property: Parcel located at NW corner of Spring and McPherson
Negotiating Parties: Union Pacific Railroad and City of Orange
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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b. Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 existing
litigation:
Christopher Koontz v. City of Orange, The Irvine Company; Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 00CC013469
City of Orange v. Jeffrey A. Hambarian, et aI., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
80-74-19.
c. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters as are orally announced by
the City Attorney, City Manager, or City Council prior to such recess unless the motion to recess
indicates any of the matters will not be considered in Closed Session.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
NOTE: Councilman Alvarez was not present at the 7:00 p.m. Session.
12.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
TAPE 1300
Roy Shabazian, 3808 E. Palm, urged Council to support the proposed Metrolink Railroad double
tracking in the Orange/Santa Ana area. (T2200.I.4.D)
Annette Pfister, 2311 Santiago, Santa Ana, spoke in opposition to the proposed Railroad double
tracking in Orange/Santa Ana, citing the inadequacies of the EIR on this project. She spoke
about the increase in the number of trains, the increase in noise and the decrease in property
values, and submitted comments on the EIR.
Lorraine Whalen, 1022 E. Park Lane, Santa Ana, spoke in opposition to the proposed double
tracking, expressing concern about decreased property values and the increased train and whistle
nOise.
Mel Vernon, 1235 Town & Country, Santa Ana, spoke in opposition to the proposed double
tracking and asked that the Council arrange for a meeting with Metrolink to discuss this issue.
He submitted a lists of web sites with information on this issue.
Councilmember Coontz stated it is important to keep up to date on this issue and the impacts the
double tracking will have to residential areas and arterial streets.
13.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
TAPE 1700
13.1 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Time set for public hearing to consider increasing the fees for the City's Transportation Systems
improvement Program (TSIP) by 13.69% for all fee categories within TSIP Areas A, B and C
based on the same percentage increase in the Price Index for Selected Highway Construction
Items for the two year period ending December 31, 2000, prepared by the California Department
of Transportation.
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Note: A letter dated April 9, 2001 was received from St. Joseph Hospital regarding the proposed
TSIP Fee Increase.
The Director of Public Works presented a brief history of the TSIP Program. There have been
periodic adjustments to this fee structure based upon the construction cost index, and the current
proposal is a 13.69% increase based upon a state wide index compiled by Caltrans for
transportation projects. The average proposed increase is fairly conservative based upon the cost
the City is actually experiencing. The way this program was structured, approximately 50% of
the estimated costs ofthose improvements attributable to growth were to be collected through the
TSIP fees. The other 50% would come from grants obtained by the City through Measure M or
federal funding.
The program is a fair representation ofthe impact that growth has on infrastructure with the basic
premise that growth should pay for its fair share of its impact on City infrastructure. The intent
of these index adjustments is to maintain the amount collected from the fees relative to the
increase in construction costs. Disparities in the different areas are driven by the land use and
the infrastructure needs in those particular areas.
Councilmember Coontz reported this program began with a development in the Parker Street -
Town & Country area when the City required the developer pay for all the needed improvements
in the area. It was a fairness issue that ended up in court. The decision meant that when anyone
came in, there would be assistance to them through this combination of funds developed through
a partnership with Santa Ana and Orange. This program is basically a balancing act which evens
things out.
MAYOR MURPHY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Roy Shabazian, 3808 E. Palm, asked Council to approve this fee structure only if it is flexible
and supports the use of all types of transportation.
Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Drive, Orange Park Acres, stated this is a tested program and one
that works. It makes those that cause additional traffic responsible for paying for it, and should
not be changed.
MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Murphy stated that while he has no problem with the basic TSIP concept, he asked for
clarification of why the proposed charges are substantially higher than those in other cities such
as Anaheim and Garden Grove. Orange is in a competitive situation to attract business and was
concerned about the increase in rates.
The Director of Public Works reported there are other factors involved and that policies vary
from city to city based on needs and level of intensity of development. He stated this is just one
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
class of impact fee and was uncertain what additional impact fees other cities may charge. The
proposed fees fall into the median range for Orange County.
Mayor Murphy wanted to ensure that Orange was not out of line with other cities and suggested
a 30-day continuance to look at the total cost of development in various cities in order to do a
fair comparison. There were also comments from business groups that they had not received
complete information on this proposal, and a continuance would allow them to further review
this proposal.
Councilmember Coontz agreed that fees will vary depending on the individual city and their type
of development. This has been an effective program for years and Council has had opportunities
to ask questions over the years; and suggested moving ahead with it.
Councilman Slater stated that while he normally does not like to continue items, he did express
concern about the fees in Area A which seemed high in comparison. He would also be interested
in seeing the total cost of development in Orange versus other neighboring cities.
The City Manager stated that it may be difficult to obtain an entire matrix, but staff can get some
sort of comparison looking at similar developments in various cities.
Councilmember Coontz suggested that if this is continued, Councilmembers be given individual
presentations prior to that next meeting; and that it would have been helpful to have a
geographical map depicting each ofthe three areas in question.
MOTION - Mayor Murphy
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Slater, Mayor Murphy, Coontz
Moved to continue to May 8th in order for staff to compare the total cost of development in
other surrounding cities. All interested groups are to receive information and the public hearing
is to be reopened.
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Mayor Murphy, Coontz
The City Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
April 1 0, 200 I
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