4/1/2003 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Adj
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 8, 2003
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1,2003
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on April I, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in an
Adjourned Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
6:00 P.M. JOINT STUDY SESSION
WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
1. OPENING
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Murphy
1.3 ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS
PRESENT - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ABSENT - None (Note: Mayor pro tern Cavecche left the meeting at 6:40 p.m.)
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT - Pruett, Smith, Romero, Bonina, Brandman
ABSENT - Smith, Bonina, Brandman
(Note: Commissioners Bonina and Brandman arrived at 6:15 p.m.)
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
At this time, members of the public may address the Council on any off-agenda items
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council, provided that NO action may be
taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Comments are limited to three
minutes per person.
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, slaff 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.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.1 Declaration of City Clerk, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of City Council
agenda of an Adjourned Regular meeting of April 1, 2003 at Orange Civic Center,
Main Library at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, the
Shaffer 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 Adjourned Regular meeting.
ACTION: Accepted Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a
public record in the Office of the City Clerk.
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Coontz
A YES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Item 3.1 was approved as recommended.
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY - None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Report on the Draft Seven Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2003-2004 to
2009-2010. (Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager introduced the Assistant City Manager who reviewed key elements of the
CIP. As noted, the Planning Commission will review the CIP for consistency with the General
Plan as required by State Law on April 7, 2003.
The current CIP identifies 155 projects that are being proposed over the next seven years. For
the upcoming budget, there are 69 new projects and 86 continuing projects. The Council will be
investing approximately $19 million in capital improvements in the upcoming fiscal year and
more than $130 million over the seven year CIP planning horizon which is a major investment in
the City's infrastructure and a major commitment to the City's future. Road, lighting and signal,
water and park projects account for almost 98% of the proposed projects.
Funding for the CIP comes from approximately 33 different funding sources as well as a General
Fund contribution. Projects funded by funds other than the General Fund account for $18.3
million of the total fund allocated for FY 2003-04, which is nearly 94.4% of the CIP budget for
the year. A significant new source of funding for park projects are the California State Park
funds which will provide $2.7 million in funding for park projects over the seven year period.
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Highlights of the FY 2003-04 CIP projects:
· Begin design work and preparation of construction plans for a $16.6 million expansion of
Main Library
· Begin undergrounding of utilities and widening of West Chapman from Main to the 57
freeway
· Rehabilitation of East Chapman from the 55 Freeway to Hewes St.
· Installation of new tot-lot equipment at El Camino Park and Santiago Hills Park
· Renovation of aging park facilities such as the Bandshell and pool infrastructure at Hart
Park and slope and walkway improvements at Eisenhower Park
· Completion of the Tustin Branch Trail along the abandoned Union Pacific Railroad right-
of-way and Santiago Creek embankments, from Fairhaven Avenue to the Santa Ana
River
· Construction of a new water well (26) in the western portion of the city.
The City Manager reported approximately $984,000 of the $19 million is all that comes from the
General Fund which is significantly less than the prior year which was in excess of $2.7 million,
about a 74% reduction. The essential projects coming from the General Fund are the
significantly reduced computer replacement and software programming and some essential
building improvements.
The following Department Heads gave a presentation of their CIP projects:
Community Development Department
General Plan Update - In response to Mayor pro tern Cavecche's concern regarding having some
type of community advisory group as they go through the process, the Community Development
Director indicated they are receiving proposals from contractors at this time that have different
approaches to public outreach and one will be recommended. Council will have the opportunity
to give input as to the level of public outreach and how to formulate that structure. Staff will
look to Council for assistance and guidance on this.
Community Services Department
Councilmember Coontz asked about Old Towne Preservation Association ralsmg funds to
reslore the fountain and is the $220,000 close to the amount needed. The Community Services
Direclor indicated the amount could be higher but this is the estimate to date.
Councilmember Coontz asked if grants were being pursued and how much money OTP A has
raised so far? The Assistant City Manager commented he was not aware of the amount OTP A
has raised, but they are actively seeking funds. The City will pursue grants when they receive
more definition on the project. The actual restoration is currently underway. OTPA has
contacted Mr. Vogelvang who has a metal facility in the City, and has taken a few pieces of the
fountain and has begun the restoration process.
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Mayor Murphy commented $1.5 million is shown as being expended in 03-04 on the Tustin
Branch Trail and asked about the cash flow. The Project Coordinator explained those funds are
in the correct place and shown as allocated because staff will apply for an extension from aCTA
which they have received in the past.
The Assistant City Manager further clarified the environmental process for the Tustin Branch
Trail will be completed, not construction.
Economic Development Department
Councilmember Coontz asked how many people are left in the Mobile Home Park Assistance
Program. The Economic Development Director indicated there are seven people.
Councilmember Coontz commented she would not want to drop that program. The Economic
Development Director commented there are no plans to drop the program.
Mayor pro tern Cavecche asked under Project 1210, Home CHODO allocation, where it says the
City designated CHODO is Orange Housing Development Corporation, is the City only allowed
to designate one? The Economic Development Director commented the CHODO allocation is
part of the Home money from the Federal Govemment and they say 15% of the money must be
given to recognize CHODO. The only one that has asked to be designated as a CHODO is
OHDC.
Councilmember Alvarez commented the City needs to address the partIcIpation of the
Councilmembers as ex-officio members on the OHDC board and other boards possibly
withdrawing from the boards.
The Director of Economic Development reported this issue has been investigated by
Redevelopment Legal Counsel and it is legal, but Council should decide whether they wish to
stay on as ex-officio members. The City Manager indicated he would provide Council with an
update on this issue as to what those findings were.
Councilmember Coontz commented Councilmembers as ex-officio board members do not vote
or have any influence. The reason why Councilmembers were asked to participate was to give
the board an idea of what the mood of Council was and to inform board members about the
process.
Councilmember Alvarez felt it has the preponderance of a conflict and asked the City Manager
to provide an update on this issue.
Fire Department
In response to Councilmember Coontz, Fire Chief Bonacker indicated for clarification, they are
proposing to relocate Fire Station No.1 to South Water Street.
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Library Department
The Library Director explained the new Web-based Online Library Catalogue system. Mayor
Murphy asked if Library fines and fees could be paid on line. The Library Director indicated this
was under discussion. Councilmember Coontz asked if this information would be private. For
any reference service or to look at anyon-line data base, you would need to use your Library
Card Bar Code ill Number.
Mayor Murphy recognized Jonell Schlund, Orange Library Board Trustee.
Police Department - no questions from Council
Public Works Department
Councilmember Coontz asked if the telecommunication project would be under or over ground.
The Public Works Director indicated it would all be underground.
In response to Councilmember Coontz, the Public Works Director indicated it was their
suggestion to use King Palm Trees as an accent treatment on the arterial streets.
Councilmember Coontz stated she had taken pictures facing north on Tustin Street and there are
poles of all sizes. It would eventually be nice to put all utility poles underground. All the poles
create sight distance problems, especially at the Post Office on Tustin Street. There have been
Palm Trees all along Tustin Street and they were removed for that reason.
Councilmember Alvarez asked if the City would be opening up Tustin Street when the
fiberoptics was going underground? The Public Works Director stated the conduit is already in
most of Tustin Street now. Most of this will be done by boring holes into the street rather than
an open cut in the street.
Off-Agenda Item
Mayor Murphy announced the City and County lost a true friend yesterday when Randy Smith
passed away unexpectedly. The funeral is scheduled for April 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fair
Grounds in Costa Mesa.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None
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10. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, April 8,2003 at 3:30
p.m. in Conference Room C to receive a Status Report on the proposed Santiago Hills II and East
Orange Development Project by The Irvine Company.
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CASS RA J. THCART, CMC
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
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