3/26/2002 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 9,2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING March 26, 2002
The City Council ofthe City of Orange, California convened on March 26, 2002 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 Chaplain Cadet Major Olga Salce
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Orange High School's Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Color Guard
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ABSENT - None
1.4 PRESENTATIONSI ANNOUNCEMENTSI INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Murphy introduced Boy Scout Troop 241 in attendance.
Proclamation presented to Evan Hunsberger, honoring him for republishing the
devotional book, "Strength for Service to God and Country"
Employee Service Awards - the following employees received Service Awards:
Adriana Pasino - Police (not present); Desiree Cosby - Finance; Steven Pham -
Personnel (not present); Linda Salas - Fire (not present); Terry Frederick - Community
Development (not present)
A presentation was given by Dana Smith, Executive Director of the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) on the annexation process of the unincorporated
county islands. The Island Annexation Program which is a partnership between the State,
the County of Orange, the League of Cities and LAFCO was reviewed and the
responsibilities of LAFCO, the County and the City of Orange as well as issues that
typically affect residents in those County islands.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
TAPE 550
Barbara Lichman, Newport Beach, thanked the citizens of Orange for voting against
Measure W (Great Park 1 El Toro Airport); and spoke on a possible lawsuit to overturn
the validity of Measure W.
PAGE 1
-----1-
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
John Colclough, 11331 Arroyo, Santa Ana, suggested using the portion of EI Modena
Park on the west side of Hewes Street as a soccer field, still leaving adequate area for a
flood control basin.
Mayor Murphy suggested Mr. Colclough forward his suggestions to the City Manager.
Larry Root, Newport Beach, thanked the citizens of Orange for voting against Measure W.
3.
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAPE 745
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 March 26, 2002 at Orange Civic Center, Main
Library at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, the
Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board, summarized on Time-Warner Communications,
and available on the City's website www.cityoforange.org, 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 ofthe City Clerk.
3.2 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated March 7 and 14, 2002.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting March 12, 2002.
(C2500.D.4)
ACTION:
Approved.
3.4 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.5 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report for the period ending February 28,
2002. (C2500.F)
ACTION:
Approved.
PAGE 2
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
AGREEMENTS
3.6 Amendment No.3 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-9228 between the City of
Orange and the Orange County Transportation Authority regarding time extension
on the Project Report (PR) and the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental
Impact Statement (EIRlEIS) for the SR-22 (Garden Grove Freeway) between the
SR-57/I-5 southbound branch connector and the City Drive off-ramp. (A2100.0
AGR-3248.3)
SUMMARY: The attached Amendment No.3 extends the expiration date of Cooperative
Agreement No. C-9-9228 through December 31, 2002, allowing the completion of the
CalTrans required Project Report (PR) and Environmental Impact ReportlEnvironmental
Impact Statement for new ramp connectors between the Santa Ana Freeway (Rte
5)10range Freeway (Rte 57) and a new off-ramp location between the City Drive and
Lewis St. on the north side of the Rte. 22 Freeway.
ACTION: Approved Amendment No.3 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-9228.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.7 First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with the Law Firm of Livingston
& Mattesich. (A2100.0 AGR-3750.1)
SUMMARY: The City entered into an agreement with Livingston & Mattesich to
provide legal services in connection with an alleged violation of the City's Campaign
Contribution Ordinance. The proposed First Amendment will increase the not to exceed
amount from $30,000 to $60,000.
The City Attorney requested a continuance of this item to April 9, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Continue to April 9th at the 7:00 p.m. session.
BIDS
3.8 Eisenhower Park Bridge Replacement Project: Approval of Plans and Specifications
and Authorization to Advertise for Bids. (C2500.M.4.13)
SUMMARY: Plans and Specifications have been completed for the removal and
reconstruction of three drive bridges and one pedestrian access bridge within Eisenhower
Park. The proj ect is ready to be advertised.
PAGE 3
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for the
Eisenhower Park Bridge Replacement Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following account:
510-7021-485100-0092 $174,384.00 Eisenhower Park
3.9 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
The City Attorney recommends that the Orange City Council deny the following
Claim(s) for damages and deny the Applications to Present a Late Claim:
Deny the following Applications to Present a Late Claim:
a. Anthony R. Saiz
b. Cathy Saiz
Deny the following Claims for Damages:
c. Gregory Cabo
d. Cindy Eazor
e. Miriam Z. Greenberg
f. Linda J. Horton
g. Sean M. Hughes
h. Thomas Turk
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and denied Applications to Present a Late Claim
and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster
CONTRACTS
3.10 Capital Improvement Project No. 9901, Main Library Expansion Project. Approval
of a First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with U1trasystems
Environmental Inc. for the preparation of Environmental Documentation in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (A2100.0
AGR-3972.1)
SUMMARY: This contract authorizes Ultrasystems Environmental Inc. to prepare and
process an environmental document for the City's Main Library Expansion Project in
compliance with CEQA requirements.
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the First
Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Ultrasystems Environmental Inc. on
behalf of the City for an amount not-to-exceed $54,000.00.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted or available in the following accounts:
$54,000.00
500-2001-481200-9901
PAGE 4
~----~._-,---~------- --'T---..--.------------n-------------
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.11 Third amendment to Berryman Henigar contract in the amount of $18,000 for
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 34 Infrastructure Valuation
Services for the Storm Drain System, Water System, Sewer System, and Bridges.
(A2100.0 AGR-3581.3)
SUMMARY: The City has previously contracted with Berryman Henigar for the
valuation of the City's infrastructure in order to meet the requirements of GASB
Statement No. 34. This amendment would provide for the valuation of the Storm Drain
System, Water System, Sewer System, and the Bridges, which would complete the
valuation of all of the City infrastructure.
ACTION: Approved the third amendment to consultant services agreement for GASB 34
Infrastructure Services to Berryman Henigar in the amount of$18,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the amount of $11,500 in account number
100-5001-426700 (Department of Public Works Administration-Contractual Services)
and $6,500 is available in Account 100-1231-426700 (Finance General Accounting -
Other Professional Services).
3.12 Accepting Completion of a Certain Public Work Improvement described as Hart
Park ConcessionlRestroom Buildings and Related Improvements, Bid No. 990-37;
and authorization to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. (No staff
report required).
SUMMARY: Bid No. 990-37, Hart Park Concession/Restroom Buildings and Related
Improvements. Contractor: MJ Contractor. Staff recommends acceptance of
improvements.
ACTION: Accepted completion of public work improvement; authorized release of
Frontier Pacific Insurance Company Bond No. SD0008-8151, in the amount of $515,000;
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
RESOLUTIONS
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.13 RESOLUTION NO. 9574 (S4000.S.4)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange temporarily closing a section of
Collins Avenue from Main Street to Batavia Street for a special event.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez suggested this event be included in the list of annual events
which require street closures each year.
The City Manager stated staff will review this suggestion and get back to the Council.
PAGE S
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Approved.
3.14 RESOLUTION NO. 9575 (S4000.S.4)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange temporarily closing a section of
Marks Street between Chapman Avenue and 500 feet southerly for a special event.
ACTION: Approved.
3.15 RESOLUTION NO. 9577 (C2500.H)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Ronnie
E. Sanchez of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than
twenty-nine years of loyal and dedicated service.
ACTION: Approved.
3.16 RESOLUTION NO. 9578 (C2500.H)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to
Stephen J. Phillips of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more
than thirty years of loyal and dedicated service.
ACTION: Approved.
3.17 RESOLUTION NO. 9579 (C2500.H)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Terry
L. Armstrong of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than
thirty-eight years ofloyal and dedicated service
ACTION: Approved.
3.18 RESOLUTION NO. 9580 (C2500.H)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Ricky
F. Anderson of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than
twenty-eight years of loyal and dedicated service.
ACTION: Approved.
PAGE 6
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.19 RESOLUTION NO. 9581 (C2500.H)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to David
M. Smith of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than
thirty years of loyal and dedicated service.
ACTION: Approved.
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Items 3.7 and 3.13 were removed and heard separately. All other items on the Consent
Calendar were approved as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
********
4.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY
TAPE 800
4.1 Recommend creation of a joint City/Schools Task Force to study residential
growthlfacility needs. (Continued from February 26, 2002)
Mayor Murphy reported on the importance of this Joint Task Force and in working in
cooperation with the School District. Once approved by both the Council and the School Board,
suggestions for appointees to the Task Force will be submitted to the Mayor.
Council agreed the proposed Resolution is worded better than the original Resolution as it is
more inclusive of the entire City and does not focus just on East Orange.
Bob Viviano, President, Orange Unified School District Board, spoke in support of this Joint
Resolution. It is the first step in a long term mutual relationship between the City and the School
District and will help to coordinate efforts for the benefit of the children and families of Orange.
RESOLUTION NO. 9568
A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange and the Board of Education of the
Orange Unified School District, Orange County, California, creating a Joint CitylSchool Task
Force to study residential growth impacts on schools and parks.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 9568.
PAGE 7
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Off Agenda Item
Councilmember Slater provided an update on the City Motto contest. Suggestions boxes will
be in place April 1st at the El Modena Branch Library, Main Library, City Clerk Office, Water
Billing Office, Council Chambers, Borders Book Store at The Block and at the Mall of Orange.
Entries can also be found on the City's website. The contest will run from April 1st to April
30th; and the winner will be announced at the City's July 3'd celebration. Winners will receive
tickets to either Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm.
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 City Traffic Commission's Annual Activity Report. (ORI800.0.19)
SUMMARY: This report represents the issues reviewed and acted upon by the City Traffic
Commission in the last year.
The Director of Public Works reviewed the 2001 Annual Activity Report of the Traffic
Commission.
MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Received and Filed the report.
7.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
TAPE 1100
7.1 Report from the Economic Development Director regarding appropriation of funds
for the development of a six-unit affordable housing project. (C2500.G.1.4)
SUMMARY: In May 2000, the Redevelopment Agency acquired City-owned property that is
north of La Veta Avenue between Olive Street and Lemon Street for the intended purpose of
working with Orange Housing Development Corporation (OHDC) and the Rotary Club of
Orange to develop an affordable rental housing project on the site. The project is currently in the
design phase with construction anticipated to commence in Fall 2002. Due to the funding cycle
for federal HOME housing grant funds, it is necessary for the City to appropriate the needed
funds at this time.
Rick Otto, Project Manager, provided a review of the proposed housing project. In response to
Council questions, he reported the proposed proj ect will be for seniors because the size of the
property would not allow a great deal of on-site parking and the Rotary Club, who is working in
conjunction with OHDC on this, wanted a senior project for this location.
MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
PAGE 8
----~--'_._--_.,~._------.- "------- ._'----_.,-~----
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
1. Adopted Resolution No. 9573
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving a Loan and Grant Agreement
by and among the City of Orange, the Orange Redevelopment Agency and Orange Housing
Development Corporation regarding property located north of La Veta Avenue between Olive
Street and Lemon Street and making certain findings.
2. Directed the City Attorney's Office to prepare, approve, and execute the Loan and Grant
Agreement by and among the City of Orange, the Orange Redevelopment Agency and OHDC.
3. Committed $511,296 in federal HOME Investment Partnership Act funds as available Capital
Outlay Development funds in Account No. 317-9660-485100-1250 for the project and
transferred to Account No. 317-9660-485802-9205 (HOME Development Grant). [City]
4. Appropriated $403,319 in Housing Set-Aside funds to Account No. 921-9809-485701-9205
(Southwest Housing Set-Aside Development Loan) for the project. [Agency]
FISCAL IMP ACT: Housing Set-Aside funds and federal HOME funds are available for this
purpose in the above listed accounts. (See ORA Minutes Item No. 7.1) TAPE 1200
7.2 Employment Services Agreement with City Manager. (A2100.0 AGR-2501.C)
SUMMARY: The three-year Agreement would increase the City Manager's salary by 7%,
effective March 10, 2002.
The City Attorney reviewed the general terms of the proposed contract.
Phillip Knypstra, 5701 E. Rockinghorse Way, submitted a salary spreadsheet to Council. He
spoke in opposition to the proposed contract, stating the cost of government is out of control and
not in line with the private sector. He stated the Council seemed to have already made up their
minds on this issue.
Bob Bennyhoff, 10242 Morada Drive, spoke in support of this contract, as the City Manager is
an honest, fair and thorough City Manager, and one of the best Managers the City has ever had.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez clarified a comment about the Council already having made up their
minds. He stated that before this comes to the Council for action, there is a great deal of research
and information provided; and he is more than satisfied with approving this contract.
The Council congratulated the City Manager on his job performance. Mr. Rudat has made
tremendous improvements to the City; provided clarity to the budget; hired good employees
throughout the City; made the City better than it was a few years ago and kept it fiscally sound.
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
PAGE 9
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
ACTION: Approved Employment Services Agreement with City Manager and authorized
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMP ACT: The Agreement would increase general fund/redevelopment agency costs to
approximately $5,400 during the current fiscal year and approximately $16,000 next fiscal year.
Funds are available in the City Manager's budget.
7.3 Report from Public Works Director/City Engineer on Water Rate Financial Plan
and Year Two Adjustment. (C2500.P)
SUMMARY: On February 27, 2001 the Council approved a water rate adjustment of 9% for
each of three consecutive years and made improvements to the water rate structure to resolve
inequities within the old rate structure. The Council requested that prior to implementing any
adjustments in years 2002 and 2003 that Council be given an opportunity to review current
conditions. The Council's desire is to be assured that the recommendations made in February
2001 are still valid and that a 9% rate adjustment effective April I, 2002 is still justified.
The Director of Public Works reported staff has requested this item be removed from the Agenda
to allow for further review and analysis of the financial conditions of the water billing
operations.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Moved to withdraw this item from the Agenda.
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 will recess to a Closed Session for the following purposes:
NOTE: The Council did not recess to Closed Session.
a. 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.
The Council recessed at 5:30 p.m.
PAGE 10
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
7:00 P.M. SESSION
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
TAPE 1700
13.1 2002-03 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT PROGRAM, ANNUAL ACTION PLAN:
(A2100.0 AGR-2899.C 1 AGR-3218.C))
Time set for a public hearing to consider the funding recommendations of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Committee for the City's FY 2002-03 CDBG
Program and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program. CDBG and HOME funds
are allocated annually to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(BUD).
Mary Ellen Laster, Housing Manager, reported the City is entitled to receive an annual CDBG
grant from BUD for activities that benefit low and moderate income residents. In the past, these
funds have been provided for projects such as sewer and storm drain improvements, handicapped
accessibility improvements, after school programs, community policing, homeless shelters and
counseling programs. This year's funding recommendations will continue to fund projects of
this type.
Ms. Laster recognized the members of the CDBG Program Committee - Jan Mickelson, Beatrice
Vega, Victoria James, Rick Ledesma and Mary Ellen Manning.
In response to Council questions, Ms. Laster explained the Committee focuses on Orange based
agencies, but will assist agencies outside of Orange if the agencies can prove they benefit Orange
residents. Invoices, expense reports and on-site audits are also required of the agencies.
MAYOR MURPHY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Suzanne Counts, 247 S. Rosalind, thanked the Council and the Committee for their support for
the Assistance League of Orange.
MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
The Council thanked the Committee for their efforts. The Committee has given fair
consideration to these funding requests, looking at the budget and goals of each organization;
and spent hours reviewing this information.
PAGE 11
-------'--.-~-I-.------_...~-_.__.----
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
15,730 5,400
13,000 13,000
15,000 15,000
43,730 33,400
$1,173,730 $1,083,400
FY 2002-03 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Ci De artments Administration Subtotal
$ 158,700
105,580
$ 264,280
is $287,200)
22,920
$ 22,920
$ 287,200
Ci D artments
Communi and Uhr
Eisenhower, Olive, Shaffer and LaVeta Park ADA Tot Lot and Hardscape Improvements
Public Works
ADA Ramp Improvements - City-wide
Stann Drain Construction -Shaffer Street from Culver Avenue to Palmyra Avenue (Ph.lI)
Stann Drain Construction -Shaffer Street from Palmyra Avenue to Almand Avenue (Ph. III)
City Departments Public Facilities Subtotal
200,000
230,000
350,000
350,000
$1,130,000
Nonprofit Agencies
Helping Our Mentally III Experience Success, Inc. (H.O.M.E.S.)
Riley Rouse - Rehabilitation
(R lacernent 0 FAU heatin ducts, ea
Olive Crest Treatment Centers, Inc.
Chesblut House Fence Replacement
(New ence at home or intensive oster de endents)
Rebuilding Together Orange County (formerly Christmas in April)
Year 2002-2003 Rebuilding Project
(R airs and modi cations to low income homeowner-residents I homes)
Non ro 'f A endes Public Facilities Subtotal
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND REHABILITATION TOTAL
35,000
Ci D arbnents Public Services Subtotal
100,000
$ 135,000
$ 158,700
105,580
$ 264,280
22,920
$ 22,920
$ 287,200
200,000
150,000
350,000
350,000
$1,050,000
3S,000
100,000
$ 135,000
PAGE 12
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
I GRAND TOTAL
* Grand Total consists of FY 2002-03 entitlement in the amount of $1,436,000 and reprogrammed FY 2001-
02 contingency funds in the amount of $150,000.
Non 0 -t endes
Assessment and Treatment Services Center
Youth and Family Counseling Program (Psychological and mental health assessment
and am;; thera )
Assistance League of Orange
o eration School Bell Purchase 0 school uni onns)
Casa Teresa, Inc./Hannah's House
Adoption Counseling Program (Counseling and health education for women placing
Their babies or ado tion)
Community Service Programs, Inc.
Drug Court Aftercare Program (Therapeutical and educational programs for non-violent
dru 0 enders)
Council on Aging - Orange County
Long Term Care Ombudsman Service (AdvocaL:f for elderly residents of long term
residential care acilities)
Dayle Mcintosh Center
Families and Children's Program (Counseling for families with disabled young
children)
Episcopal Service Alliance.
Oran e Famil Food Assistance Pro
Interval House
Interval House Crisis Shelters(SheIter and counseling for battered women and their
children)
Laurel House
Service and Information Referral Assistance (Shelter and seroice referrals for teens and
amities in crisis)
MagiLex Reading Center
Dyslexia Prevention Program (Afterschool reading program for children at risk for or
dia osed with d slexia)
Mariposa Women's Center
Mariposa Family Program (Counseling, classes and support groups for low income
Women and their amiIies)
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Food Rescue (Pick up and distribution of prepared and perishable food from suppliers to
charities)
Society of Sf. Vincent de Paul, Council of Orange
Friends Outside Program (Job placement and life skills for ex-offenders and
at-risk outh)
STOP-GAP
Interactive T ourin PIa s for Seniors (Theatre-based thera or Seniors)
Women's Transitional Living Center, Inc.
Oran e Families ([hera and seroices to victims 0 domestic violence and their children)
Working Wardrobes for a New Start
Wardrobes that Work (Pro essional clothin or ve
YMCA of Orange
Youth Assist Pro ram (A terschool ro ram)
YWCA - Central Orange County
CARES - Children at-Risk Enrichment Services (Afterschool program for
at-risk children residin in the Cha man Corridor))
Non TO 't A encies Public Services Subtotal
PUBLIC SERVICES TOTAL (15% is $215,400)
-------------T.---
10,000 10,000
6,000 6,000
25,000 25,000
9,000 9,000
7,000 0
5,000 5,000
13,946 0
10,000 0
2,500 0
6,150 0
10,000 10,000
10,000 2,400
S,OOO S,OOO
5,750 0
3,000 3,000
10,000 5,000
6,450 0
10,000 0
154.796 80,400
289,796 215,400
$1,750,726 I $1,5S6,OOO* I
PAGE 13
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Four-Year Funding Allocation History
1998-99 1999-00 2000.01 I 2001-02 TOTAL
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Communit1t and Librarll Services
ADA Improvements-City Facilities/Main 0 31,300 103,300 0 134,600
Librarv /Taft Branch Librarv
ADA Tot Lot Improvements 0 85,000 0 171,000 256,000
Prospect SchoolfKillefer/EI Camino Park 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 140,000
Community Programs
Senior Center Improvements 150,000 0 0 0 150,000
Communit1t Development
Revised 2000 Housing Element I 01 20,000 I 01 0 20,000
Clean UP Assistance Program 1 01 10,000 1 01 0 10,000
Economic Develovment
Administration and Contingencv T 184,170 1 150,000 I 262,665 1 269,430 1 866,265
Police
Foot Beat/Bike Officer 1 121,650 I 100,000 100,000 I 100,000 1 421,650
Public Works
ADA Improvements-Curbs '190,000 150,000 153,175 143,710 636,885
Street, Sewer, Storm Drain Improvements 768,000 695,100 '1,161,000 756,000 3,380,100
Waterline Renewals 0 0 3100,000 0 100,000
NON-PROFIT AGENCIES
Assessment and Treatment Services Center 3,500 5,000 5,000 10,000 23,500
Assistance League of Orange 4,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 24,000
Casa Teresa 0 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,000
Casita de San Jose 4,000 0 0 0 4,000
Community Service Programs, Inc. 5,000 9,000 5,000 9,000 28,000
Council on Aging -Oran"e County 4,000 5,230 0 7,000 16,230
Davie McIntosh Center for the Disabled 0 5,000 3,000 0 8,000
Fair Housing Council of Orange County 19,800 19,740 19,935 23,570 83,045
Friendlv Center, Inc. 0 0 0 2,500 2,500
Hart Community Homes 0 4,000 16,000 0 20,000
H.O.M.E.5., Inc. 13,000 12,800 7,755 6,290 39,845
Homework House 3,000 2,000 5,000 0 10,000
Interval House 4,000 5,000 5,000 10,000 24,000
Lestonnac Free Medical Clinic 8,500 0 0 0 8,500
Laurel House 0 0 0 2,500 2,500
Lutheran Social Services 0 0 3,000 2,500 5,500
Mariposa Women's Center 3,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 18,500
Olive Crest Treatment Centers 13,230 15,000 16,000 0 44,230
Orange Children & Parents Together 8,300 4,480 11,220 0 24,000
Orange County Half-way House dba OCYFS 10,000 3,000 0 0 13,000
Rebuilding Together Orange County 3,000 5,000 12,350 30,000 50,350
(fonnerlu Christmas in Avril)
PAGE 14
. r---"-~'--
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County 0 0 0 11,250 11,250
STOP-GAP 3,000 4,750 5,000 5,000 17,750
Turning Point Center for Families 3,500 0 5,000 0 8,500
YMCA of Orange 3,000 3,600 8,600 0 15,200
YWCA - Central Orange County 0 10,000 0 0 10,000
GRAND TOTAL SI,565,150 SI,410,OOO $ 2,063,000 $1,619,750 $6,657,900
1 Includes reprogrammed carryover mount of $164, 170
2 Includes reprogrammed carryover amount of$588,000
3 Includes reprogrammed carryover amount of $62,000
Council Action
FY 2002-03 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Approved the funding recommendations of the CDBG Program Committee for the City of
Orange FY 2002-03 CDBG Program.
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Authorized staff to request and receive $1,436,000 in FY 2002-03 CDBG Funding from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and to reappropriate
$150,000 of FY 2001-02 CDBG Contingency funds for a total FY 2002-03 CDBG Program
budget of $1 ,586,000.
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Grant Agreement and all related
documents on behalf of the City.
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Subrecipient Agreements and all
related documents with City Departments and nonprofit agencies that will receive FY 2002-03
CDBG funding.
PAGE1S
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
FY 2002-03 HOME Investment Partnerships Act Program
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Authorized staff to request and receive $526,000 in HOME funds from the United States
Department or Housing and Urban Development (BUD) for FY 2002-03.
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents on
behalf of the City.
TAPE 2070
13.2 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2001-0003 - TEMPORARY USES:
(A2500.0 AMD-2001-0003)
Time set for public hearing to consider adding Section 17.10.035 and amending Section
17.08.020 to the Orange Municipal Code regarding the establishment of a permit application and
review procedure for non-recurring temporary uses such as modular buildings and outdoor
storage, and seasonal, annual or recurring uses.
This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305.
The Director of Community Development reported there are two categories being considered
with this Ordinance Amendment - a non-recurring uses which are typically one to two years in
length; and recurring annual or seasonal uses which are allowed for a maximum of six months in
anyone year. These types of uses would be Christmas Tree sales and pumpkin patches.
In response to questions by Mayor pro tern Alvarez, the Director of Community Development
reported this Ordinance Amendment will address problems with storage containers behind major
retailers, addressing access, safety, traffic impacts, screening and clean up.
MAYOR MURPHY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
THERE BEING NO SPEAKERS, MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Find the Ordinance categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305.
PAGE 16
--.-----..-.-.-------.-I----~~---
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Adopt Ordinance Amendment 2001-0003, adding Section 17.10.035 to the Orange Municipal
Code and amending Section 17.08.020 to regulate temporary uses.
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz
Adopt Draft Resolution establishing Temporary Use Permit fees, adding this fee to the City's
Master Fee Schedule.
14.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
TAPE 2330
14.1 Capital Improvement Project No. 6100, Tustin Branch Trail Project. Approval of
Consultant Services Agreement with The Planning Center and appropriation of funding
for the preparation of Environmental Documentation in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Continued from 2/26/02 and 3/12/02. (A21 00.0 AGR-3966)
SUMMARY: This Consultant Services Agreement authorizes the consultant to prepare an
environmental document and process the document through the appropriate state and federal
agencies, in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
Discussion
The Director of Community Development reported that prior to beginning the formal CEQA
process, staff held several public meetings to obtain community input on this project and
alternative routes were discussed. They now need to go through a formal environmental process.
The proposed consultant will conduct another series of scoping meetings and will look at the
impacts of the alternatives. She reported that what is currently on the books for this trail is the
Master Plan of Bikeways which follows an on-road alignment. There are concerns about this
alignment and any changes to this would trigger additional environmental review. Any time an
environmental review is conducted, all alternatives need to be looked at
Mayor pro tern Alvarez expressed concern about the need for additional meetings after the nine
meetings that have already been held.
The Director of Community Development reported the meetings in the past were not at the level
of scoping meetings for environmental review. The scoping meetings in the future will include
input from other agencies such as Cal Trans and the County and will also study archeological
concerns and cultural resources.
PAGE 17
.,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Councilmember Cavecche asked about traffic mitigation plans for Palmyra and how this will be
affected by a proposed aligrunent on Palmyra.
The Director of Public Works reported traffic management activities are underway for Palmyra.
There may be interface problems with an on-street trail on Palmyra and will be considered as
part of the process.
Councilmember Coontz noted the upcoming meetings is a more formal process where input is
recorded and formal responses are included in the EIR. This process will include more
information and opportunities to respond to the EIR. It is also a rnore complex process when
federal and state money is involved. She also asked about the map and the alternative routes that
are proposed.
The Director of Community Development reviewed the map, indicating the blue line is the
existing Master Plan of Bikeways, the green line is an alternative primarily utilizing on road
aligrunents and the red line is an alternative using off road aligrunents.
Councilmember Cavecche asked what was done with the information provided at the community
meetings; and what the proposed time line is for this contract.
The Director of Community Development reported that information gathered at the meetings has
driven the proposed alternatives and is a precursor to the work that now needs to occur. That
input also allowed information to be provided on the City's website on the trail issue. She noted
the environmental review will look at each segment of the aligrunents and the impacts of each
segment, and the Council can pick and choose parts of each proposed trail aligrunent. The
timeline for this project is expected to run 14 months.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez asked if one aligrunent could be sent to the consultant.
The Director of Community Development stated that a preferred aligrunent could be established,
but the alternatives would still need to be studied.
The City Manager stated the money spent to be able to study all the alternatives is not
incrementally significant for what would be accomplished. There are properties that probably
should be looked at from a broad range of views. It also involves properties that the City does
not have ownership or control over, but are areas that might need to be studied. Ifthere was ever
a desire of the Council to acquire those properties, and environmental study would be necessary
and more money may be spent down the road. Therefore, he recommend that all alternatives be
looked at inclusively.
Mayor Murphy noted that a preferred aligrunent would not preclude looking at other alternatives,
but would give some guidance.
Councilmember Coontz asked about the total funding in relationship to what is being spent.
PAGE 18
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
The Director of Community Development stated there is approximately $2.2 million available in
funding.
The City Attorney stated in a CEQA analysis, reasonable, economical and feasible
environmental alternatives are required to be reviewed. If certain alternatives don't receive as
much environmental review as a preferred alternative, there could be challenges if any of those
other alternatives are chosen and were not studied at the same level.
Councilmember Cavecche noted the final trail may end up with a piece from each alternative and
asked about the impacts of pieces of each alternative, and if preference can be given per segment
throughout the entire trail.
The Director of Community Development stated the consultant will look at each segment and
enough documentation will be available to allow a choice as to what is most appropriate.
Councilmember Coontz asked to what extent can the Council give direction to the consultants
regarding segments.
The Director of Community Development stated the City will be working with the consultant as
we get more into the process. In addition to the map which calls out various alignments, we will
get more information and details through the process which will be reviewed by the consultant.
TAPE 3350
Public Comments
-Shirley Grindle, address on file, spoke in opposition to making a decision on a preferred
alternative without the environmental review and the correct public noticing ofthe issue.
-Mark Burkhardt, McPherson Neighborhood Committee, spoke on the traffic and parking issues
in the McPherson Neighborhood.
-Donald Morris, 2619 E. Palmyra, spoke in opposition to a bike path on Palmyra.
-Nancy Beshears, 3425 E. Ruth, expressed concern with bike trails on residential streets.
-Mama Miller, 2736 E. Palmyra, spoke in opposition to a bike trail on Palmyra.
-Bruce Winsborough, 2106 Parkside, spoke in support of off-road trails.
-David Wade, 438 S. James, spoke in support ofan environmental review of all alternatives.
-Rachel Phillips, 410 S. James, did not want to waste time on off road alternatives if the funding
was not available for this alternative.
-Blaine Molsberry, 3010 E. Palmyra, spoke in opposition to a bike trail on Palmyra.
-Steve Borden, address on file, spoke in opposition to a bike trail on Palmyra.
-Roy Shebazian, 3808 E. Palm, submitted a map of the Master Plan of Recreational Trails. He
spoke in opposition to on-street alternatives and suggested maximizing the railroad property.
-Karen Kremer, 2933 E. Ruth, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property because of
safety concerns.
PAGE 19
r
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
-AI Carlino, 3401 E. Ruth, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property because of security
problems and the impact to the neighborhood.
-David Mack, 3331 E. Ruth, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property.
-Douglas Cowly, 418 S. James, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property.
TAPE 4750
Council Discussion
Councilmember Cavecche asked about the Master Plan of Bikeways submitted by Mr.
Shebazian.
The Director of Community Development explained the Master Plan of Bikeways deals with
commuter bikeways and also recreational off-road trails. The Master Plan was approved in
concept about a year ago.
Mayor Murphy asked about the noticing requirements for this discussion and if the Council can
designate a preferred alignment.
The City Attorney stated the item under discussion is a contact for a consultant to study various
alternatives; and it is within the Council purview to give direction to the consultant to study one
segment more than another.
Mayor Murphy agreed this issue has already been studied a great deal, but explained the EIR
process is necessary when grant money is involved. He did not see a problem with giving
direction to the consultant for a preferred alternative given the information obtained from the
many community meetings. He did not support a street alignment on Palmyra as it would not be
a safe passage for bicyclists. He suggested an on-street alternative in the southern most section
then taking advantage of the off street alignments as it pertains to the Santiago Creek Trail and
up through and around the Taft alternatives and then back on the street. He agreed there is not
enough money to do the whole thing so it would make more sense to create a project that can
actually be built and gets a bicyclist from one end of the community to the other. He suggested
prioritizing the sections that can be built first that would have the most benefit and most
agreement, which would be the neighborhoods that parallel the Edison easement. There is also
support for the Santiago Creek portions of the trail. He suggested getting the lines painted and
the on-street segments going.
Councilmember Coontz asked if there is a determination on how much the Council has to agree
on as far as length of a trail. She is interested in the line that goes south of Taft, as it is a distance
from the residents, and then down Wanda. Also, the trail that goes into Santiago Creek should
have been part of a trail a long time ago. She did not support choosing a preferred trail at this
time, as it is important to get the information from the environmental impact report. The EIR
would also help with traffic issues, especially on Palmyra. The EIR needs to be all inclusive and
could be used for future benefit on traffic issues.
PAGE 20
._._~..._------_._..,.--~-_._-~
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Mayor pro tern Alvarez spoke in support of providing a preferred trail alignment. He suggested
removing the railroad easement and Palmyra from the study; and could support the remainder of
the trail. He also spoke on the use ofYorba Park and Grijalva Park as a connection to Santiago
Creek.
The City Attorney suggested that alternatives not be removed as CEQA demands economical
and environmental alternatives be studied. Preferences can be given to the consultant, but they
should not be removed.
Councilmember Cavecche asked about the Y orba Park connection.
The Director of Community Development stated the trail on Palmyra is displayed as an on-road
alternative, but does abut the YMCA property, and there has been discussion in having this off-
road.
The City Manager suggested giving direction to staff for the consultant to study Yorba Park as a
connection.
Councilmember Cavecche asked if Councilmembers are able to vote on this issue if they live
near the proposed alignments.
It was suggested the Council recess so the City Attorney could make a determination on this
Issue.
Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
The City Attorney reported two Councilmembers have residences within 500 feet of the trail
alternatives. He was not able to make a determination at this meeting whether they could
participate in the discussion and suggested they either excuse themselves or the matter be
continued for further study.
Councilmember Coontz, who lives near Taft Avenue, stated she would recuse herself since it is
unclear on whether there is a conflict or not and wanted the discussion to move forward; and left
the dais.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez, who lives near Prospect and Collins, stated he would abstain for the
benefit of moving forward with the discussion; and also left the dais.
TAPE 5640
Councilmember Slater suggested adding an alternative that would run through Yorba and
Grijalva Parks and suggested a connection on Prospect at Walnut that jogs west to Santiago
Creek. He thanked Mayor pro tern Alvarez and Councilmember Coontz for stepping down in the
interest of moving this discussion forward, noting the process does take a long time and is put in
place by the state when doing an environmental review; and he appreciated the comments by the
PAGE 21
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTA (Continued)
community. He spoke on the wall at McPherson School, noting it is there because that is what
the neighborhood wanted. He did not think the trail alignment on Palmyra made sense, but
stated that all alignments should be given equal consideration in the review process. He noted it
was possible that not all the Councilmembers would still be on the Council at the end of the 14
month time frame, as there was an election this year, and did not want to prejudice future
councilmembers with preferred alignments. He also did not want to bias the process with a
preferred alignment, noting this discussion was strictly to determine whether to proceed with the
EIR study, and it would be unfair to those not in attendance who did not know this discussion
would take place.
TAPE 6040
Councilmember Cavecche stated she attended numerous community meetings and it is clear
what the wishes of the community are. An EIR is required to get the funding for this trail, and
unfortunately more meetings are required to complete this EIR. She noted there is not enough
money to purchase all the land to do all the trails. It was the understanding of the community
that this trail would link up to the City of Tustin, but she has spoken with Tustin staff and this is
not being considered by Tustin at this time. She spoke about the trail at the north end along Taft
which is a perfect connection. It is where, she believes, attention should be focused; and they
need to hear from the citizens in that area. She did not have a problem with giving a preference,
as it happens all the time with EIRs and it does not preclude other alternatives but does provide a
focus; noting they are already working on traffic problems on Palmyra. She apologized to the
McPherson neighborhood that this will be dragged on for another year and a half.
Mayor Murphy suggested separate motions on the award of contract and the preferred
alignments. He noted the proposed alternatives do not reflect what will ultimately be built.
Alternative A is an off-road trail, Alternative B is an on-road trail and Alternative C is the Master
Plan of Bikeway alignment; but the end result will be parts of each. He stated it is the
responsibility of the Council to set this in motion so the studies can be completed. He also
suggested focusing on the circulation and on those parts that have the most benefit for the
money.
Councilmember Slater asked if giving a preference will ultimately have an impact on the study.
The Director of Community Development stated the scope of work has equal weightings so the
environmental consultant will do a full study of all the alternatives. In terms of a preference, it
will appear in the environmental document in terms of a statement as direction given by Council,
but may not greatly impact the study.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Mayor Murphy, Cavecche
ABSENT - Alvarez, Coontz
PAGE 22
-- ---- .._-_.._.__._-_._--~~.,----_..!-------
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Authorized the appropriation of $190,000.00 from Fund 550 to Account No. 550-5011-485100-
6100; awarded a contract in the amount not to exceed $190,000.00 to The Planning Center to
provide environmental consulting services to the City, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute on behalf of the City.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Mayor Murphy, Cavecche
NOES - Slater
ABSENT - Alvarez, Coontz
Moved to indicate a preferred alignment for this study, which incorporates the comments
previously to incorporate the off road sections to the north running parallel to Taft down the
Edison easement down the off road portions paralleling Wanda, taking into account Santiago
Creek trails; focusing on an on-road version, avoiding Palmyra, for the southern section, which
is the McPherson area, as a preferred route. Also include other alternatives such as Yorba and
Grijalva Parks and the Walnut connection to the west.
Councilmember Slater voted No because of his previous statements that it should all be studied
equally, which is why they're having this discussion tonight.
14.2 Capital Improvement Project No. 6100, Tustin Branch Trail Project. Approval of
appropriation of funding for a Consultant Services Agreement with Joan Wolff, AICP.
(Continued from 2/26/02 and 3/12/02). (A2100.0 AGR-3932)
SUMMARY: The requested appropriation of funding for a Consultant Services Agreement will
allow the City to retain Joan Wolff, AICP as a contract planner to manage the City's Tustin
Branch Trail Project. Ms. Wolff will serve as the project manager on behalf of the City for the
Tustin Branch Trail Project and will conduct activities as defined in the attached contract and
scope of work. Ms. Wolffs responsibilities would include coordinating public outreach efforts
and managing the preparation of an environmental document in compliance with CEQA and
NEPA.
The Community Development Director explained the consultant, Joan Wolff, was no longer
available for this project, and requested this item be withdrawn from the Agenda.
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Withdraw this item from the Agenda due to Joan Wolff, Consultant, no longer being available.
PAGE 23
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14.
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
TAPE 6620
14.3 Consideration of appeal submitted by Mr. Carlos De Rosas regarding the decision
of the City Traffic Commission to prohibit on-street parking on the south side of Katella
Avenue between the SR-55 Freeway northbound off-ramps and Handy St. (S4000.S.3.1.1)
SUMMARY: Caltrans has requested removing on-street parking in the study to facilitate easier
transitioning from the northbound SR-55 Freeway to eastbound Katella Avenue by allowing the
installation of a third travel lane. This would also improve the efficiency of the street by another
lane of capacity.
Discussion
The Director of Public Works reported the Traffic Commission approved a request from Caltrans
to prohibit parking on the south side of Katella to allow for an additional eastbound lane. This
request is part of the SR-55 freeway improvements. Katella is listed on the County and City
Master Plan of Arterial Highways as a 6 lane divided arterial highway with an average daily
volume of36,800 vehicles per day.
Councilmember Slater asked how Katella compares to Tustin Street. The Director of Public
Works reported Tustin Street carries 29,000 to 39,000 vehicles per day, so this is comparable.
Councilmember Coontz asked about the traffic conditions further to the east and when this was
put on the Mater Plan of Arterial Highways.
The Director of Public Works reported that east of Wanda it is currently striped for 4 lanes with
sufficient room to stripe it for 6 lanes. The Master Plan and Circulation Element call for a 6 lane
facility. East of Cannon, the traffic volumes drop off to about 20,000 vehicles per day, which
can be handled with a 4 lane facility. Between Handy and Wanda eastbound is two lanes. He
further reported this designation has been in place on the Master Plan since 1983.
Councilmember Coontz reported this street was originally Villa Park Road. When these homes
were built, probably in the late 1950's, they were situated on a road that was essentially a two
lane road.
TAPE NO. 2
All these issues came later after these homes were built. The Master Plan of Arterial Highways
came along after the homes were built on Katella. It is important to understand the logic of the
planning and development at the time these homes were built and why we're in this dilemma
with residential versus high intensity traffic areas.
Counci1member Cavecche asked what will happen to the proposed third lane of traffic when it
hits Handy. The Director of Public Works stated it will become a right turn lane.
Councilmember Coontz asked about future designations and the possibility ofwidenings. They
need to take into consideration development that has taken place over a long period of time,
including Villa Park, and what is logical for the future given the residential development along
Katella.
PAGE 24
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Councilmember Slater asked why Katella is not being striped for 3 lanes between Handy and
Wanda. The Director of Public Works stated this is possible, but was not within the scope of the
request.
Public Comments
TAPE 2 -190
Carlos DeRosas, Appellant, 2404 E. Katella, reported the issues he is concerned with include the
lack of an extensive study of traffic patterns; the lack of a buffer zone with no parking; a third
lane of traffic would create a safety issue; the impact to property values; and the creation of
additional parking problems throughout the City. He suggested alternatives such as the
installation of parking bays on Katella or timed parking restrictions.
Those speaking in favor of the Appeal:
· Brad Jackson, Garfield Street
. Natalie Gorzo, 2428 E. Katella
. Bryan Stanley, 2418 E. Katella
. Jennifer Ward, 2302 E. Katella
. Gilbert Lazar, 2242 E. Katella
· Gregorio Gomez, 2438 E. Katella
. Christina Carrion, 2302 E. Katella
· Steve Borden, 447 S. Olympia
. Ericka Bonilla, w344 E. Katella
. Mel Vernon, 363 N. Lincoln
Their comments include - the need for a buffer zone with cars parked in front of the homes; the
alley is not adequate for parking; the negative affect on property values; traffic has improved
since the completion of the freeway construction; safety issues with parking around the corner
and having to walk to their homes; privacy, noise and speeding issues.
Mr. DeRosas again asked the Council to consider other alternatives.
Council Discussion
TAPE 2-1080
Mayor Murphy stated he did not think timed parking would be a safe alternative and would
create a dangerous precedent; and was concerned about parking and safety under the current
conditions. He did not believe this additional lane of traffic is a make or break situation for
traffic on Katella, as it does not continue for miles to the east.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez spoke in support of the appeal as he was not convinced that a third lane
for one block was critical. He suggested looking at alternatives in the future.
Councilmember Coontz stated she has always tried to promote traffic improvements, including
the 55 Freeway. She read form a report that says this third lane is part ofthe SR-55
PAGE 25
. -.--r---------..' --------.---,-- .___n...____,_
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
improvements; but did not recall this being brought up in their discussions with Caltrans. She
was concerned about safety and parking on this street and did not feel this was an appropriate
request from Caltrans.
Councilmember Slater asked when the traffic studies were conducted. The Director of Public
Works stated they were done during mid day and also in the evening.
Councilmember Slater stated this is apparently on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, which
has been approved, and if the improvements just completed at the freeway were done specifically
to accommodate 3 through lanes. He read a letter from Caltrans which stated that the approved
project plans, which were reviewed and approved by the City, would eliminate the parking along
eastbound Katella Avenue east of the freeway, and asked if this was a true statement.
The Director of Public Works reported the freeway plans developed by Caltrans, and approved
by the City, dealt just with the interchange area. That reflected a third lane eastbound under the
bridge and continuing to the east. There were no parking restrictions as part of that. Caltrans did
not make the No Parking request until towards the end of the project; and Caltrans was probably
under the assumption that the parking would be removed.
Councilmember Slater asked if there were three lanes all the way to Wanda, could one of those
lanes be utilized to create a double left turn pocket at Wanda. The Director of Public Works
stated an additional lane could be utilized for a double left turn pocket.
Councilmember Slater stated that although it is nice to have parking in front of the homes, it is
an unsafe condition; and consideration needs to be given to the 37,000 drivers along Katella. He
felt they would be taking a step backwards by not approving this request and that other options
should be considered to resolve other traffic situations.
Councilmember Cavecche stated that until the City has a firm handle on what to do with the
traffic problems, she could not see taking the parking away from just one block of homes.
Councilmember Slater suggested a possible continuance until additional information is available
on potential benefits that could be derived from this further to the east. He also stated this has
been planned since 1983. The freeway widening project was planned according to this parking
restriction and this is not following through.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez suggested the traffic conditions on Katella and at the Wanda and Katella
intersection could be addressed through the CIP process.
Counci1member Coontz suggested the freeway improvements were planned but not planned off-
site as a residential solution.
PAGE 26
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2002
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
NOES - Slater
Moved to uphold the Appeal.
15. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Slater
A YES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
The City Council adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, Joint Study Session
with the City Planning Commission and Design Review Committee at 5:30 p.m. on Apri12, 2002
in the Weimer Room to discuss the Capital Improvement Program and to discuss and make
possible decisions on architectural design for the New Main Library.
a4444.4~~ ~~AAM7f
CASSANDRA J. HCART, CMC
CITY CLERK
PAGE 27
u -----1