1/29/2002 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Adj (2)
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 12,2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 29,2002
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on January 29, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. in
an Adjourned Regular Meeting, Study Session in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue,
Orange, California.
4:30 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor Murphy
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ABSENT - None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
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 an adjourned regular meeting of January 29, 2002 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
adjourned regular meeting.
ACTION: Accepted Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a
public record in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
3.2 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:
Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
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 - None
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 Presentation by board members of the new City of Orange Public Library
Foundation and City of Orange Community Services Foundation, to inform the City
Council about the foundations' objectives and activities in raising support for libraries,
parks and recreational facilities and programs in the community.
Gary Wann, Director of Community Services, introduced the following members of the
Community Services Foundation who were present:
Tim Paone, The Irvine Company
Dr. Don Gibson, Ideal Chiropractic
Manny Torres, Bank of Orange County
Christine Carpenter, The Block at Orange
Vince Ferragamo, Touchdown Real Estate
Mark Galyean, Coca-Cola Enterprises
Gaye Soroka, Waste Management Company passed away this year and Rhoda Anderson, Bank
of America resigned.
Mr. Wann discussed community needs for both foundations and their evolvement to what they
have become today. The concept goes back 5-6 years when Mayor Coontz went public and
created a Library Foundation which evolved into this foundation. Both foundations have now
become operational. Mr. Wallll thanked Robert Kiley who for the past two years assisted him
with putting together the foundations; and Nora Jacob, Executive Director of the Library
Foundation. To meet the challenges ahead they are looking at a city that will grow both in
physical size and population growth. Mr. Wann commented there is a real need for a community
center and a gymnasium or multi-use active sports facility.
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
Vince Ferragamo stated their mission statement is to enhance the quality of life in the
community by pursuing opportunities for greater involvement in community programs and
services. This will be accomplished through financial and community partnerships which will
focus upon new and enhanced programs, increased participation and new and improved facilities.
Their goals and objectives are to maximize participation in a wide variety of needed community
services; to facilitate community partnerships to provide community services and to provide
financial support for participation in community programs. The number one priority of the
Community Foundation is building a gymnasium. Fund raising efforts have begun and with the
help from all community members, the goals will be met.
Nora Jacob, City Librarian introduced the following Public Library Foundation Board of
Directors present:
Bob Holland, Attorney at Law (retired) - President
Jonell Schlund, Business Solutions Consulting Group LLC
Doug Willits, Pacific Circuit Supply
Mike Learakos, TJM Inc./Katella Grill
Phyllis Cayhill, St. Joseph Health System
Not present: Randy Bosch, Ware & Malcomb Architects, Betty Beldon Palmer, Jackie Slater
and Gaddi Vasquez who will be leaving shortly as he is the new Director of the Peace Corp.
Bob Holland stated their Mission Statement is to encourage financial support and enhance library
facilities, services and programs through community partnerships. Their goals are to achieve
development of a state-of-the-art central library; enhance the quality of all Orange Public Library
facilities and services; identifY, develop and engage community partners in support of the Orange
Public Library; identifY opportunities and generate individual, corporate and institutional
donations; and collaborate with the City and other support groups and organizations to achieve
community-wide support for the Library Foundation's activities. The Library Foundation's
number one goal is to support and raise funds for anew, state-of-the-art Main Library.
The City Council has set aside two million dollars in the Library fund at this time with another
one-half million dollars coming every year.
Fundraising
Community Foundation Inc. - Mr. Wann presented two checks, one from Villa Ford for $10,000
and $20,000 from Don Kennedy, First American Title with a commitment for the next five years.
Also another firm commitment for a substantial sum of money from a well known business
leader should be received within 10 days. Mr. Wann will contact Councilmembers at that time.
Public Library Foundation - Nora Jacob reported on two fund raisers; Soroptimist's annual
luncheon, April 27, 2002, the theme is Score with Reading and the honored guest is Jackie
Slater. Those fundraising efforts will go to the new Library. Also, the "Authors and Appetizers
Series" fundraisers will begin every quarter. The first one is on March 24th at the private homes
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
of the DeAngelos, Andersons and Livingstones. Ms. Jacob thanked Councilmember Coontz for
her efforts in this event and the entire Council for their support. Leadership Orange this year has
announced the Library as their project and will have a proposal to generate money.
Doug Willits premiered the video "Paving the Road Toward Tomorrow." This video was
produced with the support from the Orange Rotary Community Trust Fund, Jeff Cole, graduate
of Chapman Film School and Gaddi Vasquez who was the narrator.
Council comments:
Councilmember Slater commented he was impressed with the progress that has been made and
thanked the foundation members. He asked if any specific goals relating to the raising of x-
number of dollars would be raised. For example, the first year we hope to raise x number of
dollars? Mr. Wann indicated a meeting is scheduled for February to discuss this and set financial
goals year by year. Ms. Jacob also indicated the Library Foundation Board will meet in February
to also discuss financial goals. June 14th is the deadline for a Library Bond Act application
which requires 35% local match. How the City of Orange makes that 35% does not matter, it
could be cash, land or private donations. In order to set a target, the Foundation will need to step
forward to the Council with their goals and go forward with the bond act application.
Mayor pro tem Alvarez was pleased that the City had assisted Villa Ford in the past and now
they have reciprocated and are giving back to the community. He also commended Mr. and Mrs.
Kiley for their insight and assistance.
Councilmember Coontz commented on how patient she has been because for years Council has
tried to start a foundation. Both foundations are extremely important to the community.
Councilmember Coontz expressed appreciation to the foundation members and indicated the
Councilmembers can help in many ways because they are committed to both projects.
Councilmember Cavecche commended and thanked both foundation members for their
commitment and efforts. They are doing it for the two greatest loves the people of Orange have
for their City - the parks, recreation facilities and libraries. The foundation members are needed
for this fundraising role and Councilmembers will be there for support.
Mayor Murphy personally, and on behalf of the residents of Orange, thanked both boards. Of
the 25% of the population being under 18, this calls out the need and the action required. This
will take dedication from the community to set aggressive goals and move forward to make those
happen. On behalf of the residents of Orange, Mayor Murphy thanked the board members.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None
10. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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