10/26/2004 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 9, 2004
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING October 26, 2004
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on October 26,2004 at 4:30 p.m. in
a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E, Chapman Avenue, Orange, California,
4:30 P,M, SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Perry Hipple, Church of the Nazarene
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Joanne Coontz
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT -
ABSENT -
Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Murphy announced:
Treats in the Streets, Thursday, October 28th from 4:00 --- 7:00 p.m,
Red Ribbon Week is October 23 --- 31.
Councilmember Coontz announced:
Veterans Day Celebration, Thursday, November llth at 2:00 in Veterans Park at the
Depot.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim Morales, 700 W. Walnut, requested bicycle racks be placed in the Plaza area.
Val Weaver, 7847 E. Briarwood, spoke on problems associated with a massage parlor
opening near her dance studio,
Mayor pro tern Cavecche noted that the Police Department was already aware of the
massage parlor business and will be addressing the problem.
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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 othelWise 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, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council
agenda of a regular meeting of October 26, 2004 at Orange Civic Center kiosk,
Police facility at 11 07 North Batavia, Shaffer Park; 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; and available at the Civic Center
City Clerk's Office and Main Public Library at 101 N. Center Street.
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 October 7 and 14, 2004.
ACTION:
Approved,
3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, October 12, 2004.
(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, period ending September 30, 2004
(C2500.F)
ACTION:
Approved,
BIDS
3.6 Bid No. 045-21, A proposal to approve plans and specifications and authorize
advertising bids for the construction of a 16-inch water main on Villareal Drive.
(C2500.M)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the construction of a 16-
inch water main on Villareal Drive, The project is ready to be advertised for bids. The
engineering cost estimate is $320,000,00.
ACTION: Approved Plans and Specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the
construction ofa 16-inch Water Main on Villa Real Drive.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted and are available in the following accounts:
601-8041-484501-8323 $250,000.00 Villareal Waterline Replacement
601-8041-484501-8400 $ 70,000,00 Pipeline Renewal
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.7 Bid No. 045-22; Project No. SP-3504; CDBG Project - Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Wheelchair Access Ramps at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2004-05.
Approval of plans and specifications, and request for authorization to advertise for
bids. (S4000.S.3.2)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the ADA Wheelchair
Access Ramps at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2004-05 Project and it is ready to be
advertised for bids, The estimated construction cost is $170,000.
ACTION: I) Transferred $60,000.00 from 310-9645-483400-5326 (CDBG - Shaffer
Street Storm Drain Improvements, Phase 3) to 310-9645.483300-1328 (ADA Ramp
Improvements); and 2) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising
for bids for the CDBG ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps at Various Locations, Fiscal
Year 2004-2005,
FISCAL llvlP ACT: Funds are budgeted and will be available upon transfer in the Capital
Improvement Program in the following account:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) --- ADA Improvements 310-9645-
483300-1328, $ 175,000.
3.8 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
SUMMARY: The following c1aim(s) have been received and investigated by the City
Attorney's Office and/or the Risk Manager. After a thorough investigation with the
involved departments, it is the recommendation of the City Attorney's Office that the
c1aim( s) be denied,
a. Owen Fraser Wright, a minor
b. Mollie Ellen Wright, a minor
c, Jacob Aaron Wright, a minor
d, Heather Wright
e. Jason Wright
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.
CONTRACTS
3.9 Award of contract for a Cost Allocation and User Fee Study Update. (A2100.0 Agr-
4569)
SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the City Council award a contract in the amount of
$60,900 to MuniFinancial to complete a Cost Allocation and User Fee Study Update and
appropriate the additional funds needed to cover the expenses of the study.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: 1) Appropriated $35,900 from the unreserved General Fund balance to 100-
0501-426700 (Other Professional and Consulting Services), 2) Awarded a contract in
the amount of $60,900 to MuniFinancial. 3) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Adequate funds exist in the unreserved balance of the General Fund
to support the appropriation request. After the appropriation, sufficient funds for the Cost
Allocation and User Fee Study will be available in the following account:
100-0501-426700 $60,900 General Fund/City Treasurer/Other Professional and
Consulting Services.
FACILITIES
3.10 Request for early closure of the Orange Public Library facilities to the public on
Wednesday, November 24, 2004. (C2500.I)
SUMMARY: Early closure of the Main Library and the Taft and El Modena Branch
Libraries (e.g., at 6:00 p,m, rather than 9:00 p,m.) is requested due to lack of anticipated
public use the night before Thanksgiving Day,
ACTION: Approved the closure of the Orange Library facilities at 6:00 p,m.
Wednesday, November 24, 2004.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Staff hours will be shifted on November 24 to begin earlier in
the day, 8:00 or 9:00 a,m" rather than at 12 noon for those who normally work evenings,
RESOLUTIONS
3.11 RESOLUTION NO. 9921 (C2500.M.4.20)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing submission of an
application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for grant funds
under the State Urban Parks and Healthy Communities Program for a gymnasium/sports
center at Grijalva Park,
ACTION: Approved.
3.12 RESOLUTION NO. 9922 (S4000.S.3.1.2.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange temporarily closing a section of
Palm Avenue between Glassell Street and Center Street, and the temporary suspension of
permit parking restrictions within the Chapman University Permit Area for a special
event, from 5:00 p,m, thru 10:30 p,m, on Saturday, November 6,2004.
ACTION: Approved,
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Ambriz
AYES - Ambriz, 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
5.1 Councilmember Ambriz - Report on telecasting Planning Commission meetings.
(C2500.G.2.1)
Councilmember Ambriz requested the Planning Commission meetings be televised. He cited
that televising, especially during the late meeting hours, would give an opportunity for the
Council and interested public members to view the proceedings from home. It was noted that the
Irvine Company Development in East Orange would be before the Planning Commission soon.
Councilmember Alvarez suggested the Community Video Advisory Board review costs and
broadcast times, He requested that re-broadcast times not conflict with work hours and be at
more appropriate times, He suggested that contact be made with the Chapman University Film
Department for interns to help with broadcast needs,
Mayor Murphy suggested that televising other Commission meetings could also be considered,
Councilmember Coontz added that the broadcast times should not compete with popular
programming on other channels,
Council directed staff to bring this item back to Council, at the next Council meeting, for a
decision,
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 Community Video Advisory Board Annual Report for 2003 - presented by Pat
Buttress, Board President. (ORI800.0.28)
Discussion - Ms. Buttress made a correction to the report--the total allocation for 2003 was
$19,446,19, She also noted that the Board has three vacancies to be filled. She also pointed out
that Time Warner is involved with Channel 6, and not Channel 3.
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
Councilmember Coontz asked who the Public Affairs Manager was at Time Warner since the
previous Manager had retired.
Ms. Buttress stated that the Public Affairs Manager position is currently vacant. She then
introduced Kristy Hennessey, Vice-President of Government Affairs who reported that her and
Joylynn Wasielewski will handle all city complaints.
Mayor pro tern Cavecche noted the new East Orange development will bring in many new
customers and wanted to ensure that Cox Communications, who currently serves a portion of
East Orange, would be serving that area,
In response to questions from Councilmember Ambriz on the rebroadcasting of the Candidates
Forum, it was noted that the community website for Time Warner shows the rebroadcast times,
and staff would look into a link to that website from the City website.
MOTION - Ambriz
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Received and Filed,
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Report from the Library Services Director on plans and specifications and request
for authorization to advertise for bids for construction of the Orange Main Library
Expansion (Project No. SP-3436) (C2500.I)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the proposed expansion of the
Main Library and History Center Project, and approval has been received from the state Office of
Library Construction for those plans and specifications. The project is ready to be advertised for
bids, The estimated construction cost is $10.3 million, including 7% for contingencies and 7%
for construction engineering,
An Addendum to previously approved MND No. ENV 1688-02 has also been prepared In
compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Discussion
Nora Jacob, City Librarian, provided a report, noting that bid plans will be available on line.
Mayor Murphy noted that the fountain restoration project was progressing and will be finished
earlier than expected,
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 9920
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange making certain findings under the
California Environmental Quality Act; adopting an Addendum to the Final Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Orange Main Library Expansion; and approving plans,
specifications and contract documents and authorizing notice inviting bids for construction of the
Orange Main Library Expansion.
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Ambriz
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Approved.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted and are available in the following accounts:
500-2001-481200-9901 $ 5,259,747,00 (Capital Projects)
552-2001-481200-9901 $ 7.146,129,00 (State Bond Grant)
Total $12,405,876.00
7.2 Report from Public Works Director on Contract Change Order No.1 (Bid No. 045-
03; SP-3492) Adding the Reconstruction of Meats Avenue between Glassell Street and
Pacific Way to the FY 2004/05 Street Maintenance Asphalt Concrete
Overlay/Reconstruction Project. (A2100.0 Agr-1784.B)
SUMMARY: Contract Change Order (CCO) No, 1 authorizes payment for extra work at agreed
prices, The total amount of Contract Change Order No, 1 is $230,862,50. This CCO will add
Meats Avenue reconstruction from Glassell Street to about 1,800 feet west of Glassell to the
project.
CITY COUNCIL CONVENED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ITEM NO. 7.1
RESOLUTION NO. 9919
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving and authorizing the execution
of a Cooperation and Reimbursement Agreement with the Orange Redevelopment Agency for
the reconstruction of Meats Avenue between Glassell Street and Pacific Way,
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Approved Resolution No, 9919; and approved Contract Change Order No.1 in the amount of
$230,862,50 to All American Asphalt.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Upon approval by the Orange Redevelopment Agency of the requested
appropriation, funds will be available in account: 943-9800-483300-3120 $230,862,50
Northwest & Southwest Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds Fund/Local Street Maintenance
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8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1 Update on Re-broadcasting City Conncil Meetings at user friendly times. (C2500.E)
Assistant to the City Manager, Irma Hernandez explained the process for broadcasting and
rebroadcasting Council meetings. It is currently a manual system to rebroadcast meetings, but
staff is working with Time Warner to automate the system which should be ready within
approximately one month, and rebroadcasts can then be made at other times, such as evenings
and weekends,
Mayor pro tern Cavecche suggested that the rebroadcast be done on the off-Tuesday to keep all
Tuesdays dedicated to City Council meetings, and also agreed with weekend showings.
Councilmember Ambriz commended staff for addressing this issue and suggested that the time
chosen for rebroadcasting be user friendly. He noted that meetings can even be rebroadcast on
the website,
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 17-04 (FIRST READING) (A2500.0 ORD-17-04)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting Fats, Oils and Grease Control
Regulations applicable to Food Service Establishments.
Discussion --- Councilmember Coontz asked how many employees were being hired to oversee
this program,
Public Works Director, Harry Thomas indicated that three of the four Environmental Compliant
Specialist positions assigned to oversee the on-site program are new hires, The positions are
funded in the budget.
Councilmember Alvarez asked about the funding for the program,
Mr. Thomas indicated these positions are funded through sanitation fees, which were
restructured about six to eight months ago,
Councilmember Ambriz expressed concern about the public outreach for this program with the
restaurant community. He also asked what was the role of the consultant and whether there
would be a cost to the business owner.
Mr. Thomas explained the public outreach program to date, noting the program needs to be in
effect by December 24th in order to meet the compliance deadline, He then explained that staff
has a business friendly approach, and that enforcement would occur only if a restaurant refused
to comply with the regulations. He indicated that the contacts with the Restaurant Operators
Association has been very positive as the Association supports the program and maintains
contact with their membership. He further explained that the City's consultant assisted in
crafting the language of the ordinance and assisted with inspections based on their expertise.
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
Mayor pro tern Cavecche reiterated that this program is a mandated program by the Regional
Water Quality Control Board, as well as stated that there exists a kit containing a video on best
management practices and a blueprint for restaurants on how to implement the program, She
encouraged one additional outreach to the restaurants.
Councilmember Coontz suggested the City look into grease pickups in areas where problems
occur with smaller-diameter sewage pipes being clogged more frequently. This occurs more
often in densely populated areas.
Mr. Thomas indicated that on the commercial side, there are private grease collection businesses
that the City is not involved in, He stated that ongoing education efforts will continue with
cafeterias, restaurants and food establishments,
MOTION --- Alvarez
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Moved that Ordinance No. 17-04 be read by title only and same was adopted and approved by
the preceding vote.
10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed at 5:35 p,m. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
b, Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6:
City Negotiators: Personnel Director Steven Pham & Personnel Manager Mike Harary
Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units
c. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters as are orally announced by the
City Attorney, City Manager, or City Council prior to such recess unless the motion to recess
indicates any of the matters will not be considered in Closed Session.
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7:00 P,M, SESSION
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.1 ZONE CHANGE 1227-04; NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1733-04 - 300 AND 400
BLOCKS OF SOUTH GRAND STREET - CITY OF ORANGE (ZI500.0 ZCG-1227-04)
Time set for public hearing to consider a proposal to change the zoning of 43 parcels
(approximately 8 acres) from Duplex Residential (R2-6) to Single Family Residential (RI-6)
within the 300-400 blocks of South Grand Street.
Note: Negative Declaration No. 1733-04 was prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Staff Report - Director of Community Development Department, Alice Angus presented the
staff report, noting the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) will be lowered with this zoning, as
well as changing the permitted use of the property from two units to one; noting, however, that
State law now allows secondary accessory units of a maximum of 640 square feet.
MAYOR MURPHY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
The following people spoke in opposition to the proposed rezone, Their concerns included -
there are no current problems on the street and it should be left alone; many homes were
purchased with the intent to build on the property; a grandfathering clause is needed for those
who purchased under R2:
. Ken Milbrat, 308 S. California St.;
. Corinne Schreck, 446 N. James;
. Gloria Suess, representing property owners at 391 S, Grand St.;
. Brigid Jabour, 478 S. Shaffer.
The following people spoke in favor of the proposed rezone. Their concerns included -
existence of too much traffic and parking problems on this street; need to limit growth and
density and protect the Historic District; benefit the neighborhood and increase property values:
. Angie Rust, 493 S. Grand St.;
. Joan Newcomb, 429 S. Grand St.;
. Karen Imfeld, 421 S, Grand St.;
. Noel Wilcox, 458 - 460 S. Grand St.;
. Andrea McCullough, 325 S. Shaffer
. Janet Crenshaw, 400 block North Shaffer, OTPA,
. Dennis Caldwell, 428 S. Orange
. Mary Matuzak, 340 S, Grand
. Patty Ricci, 618 Culver
Mayor Murphy announced three phone calls had been received in favor of the rezone,
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING-
Council Comments
Councilmember Alvarez asked how this zone change process began and whether staff kept track
of the positions of the homeowners living on these two blocks regarding this issue,
Ms, Angus reported that a few years ago the City had received a petition from the homeowners
requesting the rezone, Numerous workshops have been held with a vast majority of participants
supporting the rezone, Opposition came from those who desired to build under the R-2 zone,
She also indicated that a comprehensive General Plan update has begun and based on land use
designations, specifically in the Old Town area, there may be more blocks identified for rezoning
in the future,
Councilmember Coontz stated her support for the downzoning. She reported that upon visiting
the neighborhood, although there were many parking spaces on nearby streets, parking on Grand
Street was non-existent. She mentioned the state mandate to allow granny pads without the local
jurisdiction consideration, She added that the FAR in Old Towne is too high and recommended
that issue be addressed as part ofthe General Plan update,
Mayor pro tern Cavecche questioned whether in order to have a second unit on an R-2 zoned
property, does the first unit need to be owner occupied; and if not, could both units be rentals?
Ms, Angus clarified that both units under the R-2 zoning could be rentals,
Mayor pro tern Cavecche asked if the sewer system in the Old Towne area would be updated,
Public Works Director, Harry Thomas responded that any structural deficiencies in the sewer
system would be addressed as the issues arose, Today's standards require a sewer pipe to be
eight inches in diameter, but the old standard was six inches.
Mayor Murphy addressed the grandfather clause issue raised earlier by a homeowner. He asked
if the homeowner would be charged for a letter clarifying the previous zoning being
grandfathered upon the property, He supported a guarantee that current homeowners with
second units on their property be given a letter in the event of a disaster damaging their property,
This would allow them to replace the second home, based on what existed on their property
when this zone change took effect. He stated that there are 11 homeowners who fell into this
category and he wanted to see each of these homeowners receive a letter in their file at no
charge,
City Attorney, Dave DeBeny indicated that the general rule would be that as long as non-
conformance did not become greater, a homeowner could rebuild to the specifications that
originally existed.
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Councilmember Coontz agreed that these properties are now being listed as non-conforming and
it should be noted in a file.
In response to questions by Councilmember Ambriz, it was noted that other areas in Old Towne
will be addressed as part ofthe General Plan update,
Councilmember Alvarez asked if every property owner has been noticed on this item and how
many times,
Ms, Angus responded that in the past three to four years, there have been approximately 9
workshops and meetings in which the public has been invited,
Mayor Murphy clarified that the zoning on these two blocks has always been R-2 since the
inception of zoning regulations back in the 1950's,
Mayor pro tern Cavecche stated that the garage requirements have caused many of the problems
of no privacy and lowering of property values; and suggested these requirements be reviewed,
She mentioned the State's granny unit regulation; and also expressed concern for the sewer
capacity issues in the historic area,
Mayor Murphy reiterated that although this rezone will solve the number of units for the future,
it will not alleviate the number of rental units, as many of the single units have been kept as
rentals, He was in support of this rezone because of the overwhelming response of the residents
of these particular blocks,
Councilmember Coontz noted there are car and overcrowding issues that the City is unable to
address.
Mayor pro tern Cavecche agreed that the charge for grandfathering letters should be eliminated
and/or the II property owners be given a grandfathering letter now.
Council Action:
MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Moved to adopt Negative Declaration No. 1733-04,
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ORDINANCE NO. 23-04 (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Reclassification of 43
Parcels, approximately 8 acres of property, located in the 300-400 blocks of South Grand Street
from R2-6 to the RI-6 Zoning Classification (R1-6),
Zone Change No. 1227-04
Applicant: City of Orange
MOTION --- Alvarez
SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Moved that Ordinance No, 23-04 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by
the preceding vote; and staff was directed to immediately generate letters regarding
grandfathering for each current owner of record for legally non-conforming units created by this
zone change; and not to charge for future zoning verification letters for these homes,
13.2 MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW 332-04, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2004-163,
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1732-04 - HEDLEY ORANGE I, L.L.C.
(C2500.G.2.0.1)
Time set for public hearing to consider a proposal to construct a 79,655 square foot multiple-
tenant industrial condominium complex on a 4,13 acre vacant site (strawbeny field), located at
313 West Grove Avenue,
Note: Negative Declaration No. 1732-04 was prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Discussion
Director of the Community Development Department, Alice Angus gave the staff report, noting
that the industrial condominium nature of this project, which is rare, is the reason that the
Council is making the final decision on this Tentative Parcel Map along with the Major Site
Plan,
Councilmember Coontz reiterated the need to require applicants to maintain the landscaping,
noting that in commercial and industrial zoned areas, buildings are maintained but sometimes the
landscaping is neglected. She had raised this issue on previous developments, and had hoped it
would be included in conditions from now on,
MAYOR MURPHY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Ken Hansen, 3189 Airway, Costa Mesa, representing the Applicant, stated that they are in full
agreement with all the conditions, explaining this type industrial condominium development will
provide ownership opportunities for many small businesses, He noted that special features have
been added to the project to address safety, noise, and dust. He described that there are no two-
story buildings, but all buildings are one-story and emphasized that this is a condominium
project with Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R), This will be a professionally-
managed industrial park with reserves for roof repair, painting, and asphalt repair. Each owner
of the building would be required to join the owners association, maintain a reserve budget for
repairs and maintenance, and pay monthly dues,
Mayor pro tern Cavecche asked if a management company was already in place and questioned
whether there will be a sidewalk in front of the building.
Mr. Hansen responded that they will be going out to bid for the management company and that
the Applicant will hold the ownership ofthe units until all of the units are sold, at which time the
entire association will be turned over. He also reported that they would be constructing a
sidewalk and noted the units' price per square foot will be in the $170 to $180 range,
The Council commented this was a great project and a great addition to the area; and thanked the
applicant for the addition of the sidewalk.
MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Council Action:
RESOLUTION NO, 9918
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Negative Declaration No,
1732-04, Major Site Plan Review No, 332-04 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-163 to allow
the construction of a 79,655 square foot Multiple-Tenant Industrial Condominium Complex
upon property located at 313 West Grove Avenue.
Applicant: Hedley Orange I, L.L.C,
MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Moved to approve Resolution No. 9918; with the added condition that the landscaping is to be
maintained per the approved plans.
For the record, Councilmember Coontz requested that in the future, landscape maintenance be
included in the conditions that are required of developers,
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT --- None.
15. ADJOURNMENT - The City Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next Regular City
Council meeting is scheduled for November 9,2004,
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