8/27/2002 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING August 27,2002
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on August 27, 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
I. OPENING
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Phillip Sipes, Saint John's Lutheran Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Coontz
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ABSENT - None
1.4
PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
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Resolution 9642 was presented to Susan Secoy expressing appreciation for her four years
of dedicated service on the Design Review Committee.
The following employees received Employee Service Awards:
Ted Reynolds - City Attorney (not present); Jason Hussong - Fire (not present); Jeffrey
Kohrs - Water; Janna Doty - Fire; Dennis Cole - Fire (not present); Tammy South-
Police (not present)
Mayor Murphy announced the Orange International Street Fair will be held Friday
through Sunday, August 30 through September 1.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Arlen Craig, address on file, encouraged the use of the abandoned railroad line as a
landscaped multi-use trail and distributed information to the Council.
Tom Schwabauer, 904 E. VanBibber, asked Mayor pro tern Alvarez to report on his
recent meeting with President Bush.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez reported he had just returned from a visit to Orange's Sister City,
Orange New South Wales, Australia. He will provide a detailed report of this visit at the
September 10 Council meeting. He then briefly reported on the Latino Roundtable
discussion in Orange County with President Bush, where Mayor pro tern Alvarez was
able to speak with the President on educational programs.
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3.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 August 27, 2002 at Orange Civic Center, Main
Library at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, Shaffer Park,
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 of the City Clerk.
3.2 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated August 6, 8, and 15, 2002.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting August 13, 2002.
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 July 31, 2002.
(C2500.F)
ACTION:
Approved.
AGREEMENTS
3.6 Agreement between the City of Orange and Orange Tot-Lot Pre-School, Inc.
(A2100.0 AGR-2915.A)
SUMMARY: Approval of a multi-year agreement with the Orange Tot-Lot Pre-school
will allow the volunteer-based organization to use the facilities at EI Camino Park for
preschool activities.
ACTION: Approved the five-year Agreement with Orange Tot-Lot Pre-school, Inc.; and,
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
BIDS
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.7 Project S.P. 3407; Bid 023-08 Annual Service Contract for Concrete Replacement at
Various Locations, FY 2002-03. Approval of plans and specifications, and request
for authorization to advertise. (S4000.S.7)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the annual service
contract for concrete replacement at various locations FY 2002-03 project. The project is
ready to be advertised for bids. The estimated construction cost is $185,000.
Councilmember Slater asked why some driveway approaches were included in this
contract, as it was his understanding that repair of driveway approaches are usually the
responsibility of the homeowner.
The Public Works Maintenance Division Manager reported certain driveway approaches
are included in areas where the replacement of the sidewalks necessitate a change in the
driveway; but confirmed that driveway repairs are generally the responsibility of the
homeowner.
MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising bids for the
annual service contract for concrete replacement at various locations FY 2002-03 project.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and are
available in the Measure M Contractual Services Account No. 262-5021-427100 in the
amount of$195,000.
3.8 Bid No. 023-06 - Cleaning and sealing the exterior tile walls of Police Headquarters.
Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids.
(C2500.M.5)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the cleaning and sealing
of the exterior tile walls at Police Headquarters to stop water from seeping into the walls
during rains. The project is estimated at $44,000.00.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for the cleaning
and sealing of the exterior tile walls at Police Headquarters
FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds in account number 725-5028-481200-9826
Police Headquarters Exterior Wall Sealing.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.9 Bid No. 023-07 - Roof repairs to Fire Headquarters. Approval of plans and
specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. (C2500.M.5)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the repair of the roof at
Fire Headquarters to stop several water leaks that occur during rains. This project is
estimated at $50,000.00.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for the roof
repairs to Fire Headquarters.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds in account number 565-5028-485100-2511
Fire Headquarters Roof Replacemen1.
3.10 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
The City Attorney recommends that the Orange City Council deny the following
Claim(s) for damages:
a. Sergio Cervantes
b. David John Doherty
c. Joseph Farace
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
3.11 Final acceptance of a portion of the street improvements and appurtenances funded
by the Serrano Heights Community Facilities District (CFD 91-2) (No staff report
required).
SUMMARY: The segments in the Engineer's Report for CFD 91-2 identified as Serrano
Avenue West Side, Serrano Avenue Southern California Edison Segment lA, West Loop
Road (Sierra Vista Drive and Apache Creek Road) and Water Reservoir site are now
substantially complete and open for public use. Staff recommends acceptance subject to
minor completion items.
ACTION: Accepted public improvements.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACTS
3.12 Final Acceptance of Bid 012-33; SP-3322 - Glassell St. Reconstruction from 300 ft.
south of Culver Ave. to Almond Ave. and authorization to file Notice of Completion
with the County Recorder (No staff report required).
SUMMARY: Bid 012-33; SP-3322 - Glassell St. Reconstruction from 300 ft. south of
Culver Ave. to Almond Ave. Contractor: Sequel Contractors, Inc. Staff recommends
acceptance of improvements.
ACTION: Accepted public work improvement, authorized release of Federal Insurance
Company of Indiana, Bond No. 8188-16-91 in the amount of $484,342.00, and
authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
3.13 Final Acceptance Contract for asphalt replacement on a portion of Cleveland Street
south of Trenton Avenue and authorization to file Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder (No staff report required).
SUMMARY: A contract for the emergency replacement of asphalt on a portion of
Cleveland St. south of Trenton Ave., to eliminate the prospect of injuries occasioned by
the condition of the street resulting from the recent replacement of water pipelines.
Contractor: Universal Asphalt Co., Inc. Staffrecommends acceptance of improvements.
ACTION: Accepted public work improvement, authorized release of Fidelity &
Guaranty Insurance Co. Bond No. SS3987, in the amount of $34,698.00, and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
FISCAL IMP ACT: None.
PARKING
3.14 Request for Temporary Suspension of Permit Parking Restrictions within Permit
Parking Area I (McPherson Sports Complex), for a special event on Saturday,
September 28, 2002. (S4000.S.3.1.1)
SUMMARY: The Orange Junior Soccer Club will celebrate their 36th year anniversary
with a Celebration of Soccer at McPherson Sports Facility on September 28, 2002. Due
to anticipated attendance it may be necessary to park in the surrounding residential
neighborhood adjacent to the sports complex, which restricts on-street parking except by
Permit.
ACTION: Approved the request of the Orange Junior Soccer Club suspending permit-
parking restrictions within Permit Parking Area I on Saturday, September 28, 2002.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
PURCHASES
3.15 Purchase of Seagrave Fire Pumpers on a sole source basis. (C2500.H)
SUMMARY: This is a request that the City Council authorize purchase of two Seagrave
Fire Pumpers on a sole source basis in the amount of$869,457.70.
ACTION: a) Authorized the purchase of two Seagrave Fire Pumpers from the Seagrave
Fire Apparatus Company in the amount of $869,457.70; and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute contract on behalf of the City; and b) Authorized the City Manager
to surplus the replaced pumpers at an auction.
FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are available in account number 720-5023-472102
Vehicle Replacement Fund.
RESOLUTIONS
3.16 RESOLUTION NO. 9648 (C2500.M.16.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL2002-03 adjusting lot lines of certain real property situated at 1638 and 1650 North
Fern Street in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of California.
Owners: 1. Robert A. Manning and Betty F. Manning, husband and wife as joint tenants.
2. Mickey Bednar
ACTION: Approved.
3.17 RESOLUTION NO. 9649 (C2500.M.16.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL 2002-06 adjusting lot lines of certain real property situated at 384 and 394 North
Rancho Santiago Boulevard in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of California.
Owners: 1. Robert L. Torres, Trustee, Torres Family Trust, Dated 12/15/87
And Executor of the Estate of Esparanza Torres
2. Sylvia Caigoy, Trustee, Torres Family Trust, Dated 12/15/87
ACTION: Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.18 RESOLUTION NO. 9652 (C2500.M.16.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL 2002-07 combining two parcels of certain real property situated at 4341 East
Chapman Avenue in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of California.
Owners: William Mattern & Anna Mattern, Trustees of the Mattern Trust, Dated 2/5/92
ACTION: Approved.
3.19 RESOLUTION NO. 9653 (C2500.M.16.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL 2002-08 combining four parcels of certain real property situated at 1935, 1943,2003
and 2002 East Locust Avenue in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of
California.
Owners: Courtyard Apartments, LLC
ACTION: Approved.
VOTING DELEGATE
3.20 Designate Councilrnember Cavecche as the voting delegate and Mayor pro tern
Alvarez as the voting alternate for the League of California Cities Annual
Conference, October 2-5, 2002.
ACTION: Approved.
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Item 3.7 was removed and heard separately. All other 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 - None.
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None.
9.
LEGAL AFFAIRS
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9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 7-02 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Water Wells)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange deleting Section 13.40.120 of the
Orange Municipal Code pertaining to private water wells.
MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Slater, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ABSTAIN - Alvarez
Moved that Ordinance No.7 -02 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted by the
preceding vote.
Note: Mayor pro tern Alvarez abstained as he was absent for the First Reading of this
Ordinance.
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 8-02 (FIRST READING) (A2500.0 Transportation Demand
Mgt Program)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange deleting Chapter 17.40 of the Orange
Municipal Code and adding Chapter 10.83 amending the City's Transportation Demand
Management Program.
Mayor Murphy asked that in the future, changes to Ordinances be highlighted for easy reference.
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Moved that Ordinance No. 8-02 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by the
preceding vote.
9.3 ORDINANCE NO. 11-02 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Boards, Committees,
Commissions)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending certain provisions of the
Orange Municipal Code relating to the Administration of City Boards, Commissions and
Committees.
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ABSTAIN - Alvarez
Moved that Ordinance No. 11-02 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted by
the preceding vote.
Note: Mayor pro tern Alvarez abstained as he was absent for the First Reading of this
Ordinance.
10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Note: The Council did not recess
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.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
The City Council adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
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