10/11/2005 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 25,2005
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING October 11,2005
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on October 11, 2005 at 4:30 p.m. in
a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, Califomia.
4:30 P.M. SESSION
1.
OPENING
I.1 INVOCATION
Given by John Adams, Christian Businessmen's Committee
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Steve Ambriz
I.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT -
ABSENT -
Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
None.
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Announcement - The City Council will adjourn in memory of former State
Assemblyman Mickey Conroy.
The Mayor announced the Orange Fire Department will have an Open House at Station
No. I on Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 to 2:00.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Je'net Kreitner, Second Harvest Food Bank, spoke on the Annual Food Drive during the
month of October and relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Anita Coggi, 4900 E. Chapman, spoke on the day laborer issue along East Chapman
Avenue.
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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 separatc 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 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated September 22 and 29, 2005.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.2 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, September 27, 2005.
(C2500.D.4)
ACTION:
Approved.
3.3 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:
Approved.
AGREEMENTS
3.4 Award of Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the Preparation of
Construction Plans and Engineering Calculations for Main Street, Culver Avenue to
300 feet south of Chapman Avenue (SP 3541). (A2IOO.0 Agr-4762)
SUMMARY: This agreement authorizes the consultant to provide field surveying, right-
of-way engincering, engineering design and preparation of construction bid documents
for the Main Street widening project.
ACTION: Approved agreement with KFM Engineering in the amount of $84,795.00 and
authorized the Mayor and City Clcrk to execute on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted in the following accounts:
Main Strcet, Phase I 272-5011-483300-3032
Main Street, Phase 2 284-5011-483300-3426
$56,500
$47,800
3.5 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-115.0-05 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)
(A2100.0 Agr-4763)
SUMMARY: A proposal to approvc a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family
residence and accessory second unit located within the Old Towne Orange Historic
District. Estimated costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance
performed by the owncr for the (minimum 10 year) term of this contract total $80,225.
Location: 238 E. Palmyra Avenue.
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3.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)
between the City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-l 15.0-05),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of a qualified historic property in
exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.
FISCAL IMP ACT: The City will incur a loss of property tax of approximately $342 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with
this program.
3.6
Mills Act Contract No. MAC-116.0-05 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)
(A2100.0 Agr-4764)
SUMMARY: A proposal to approve a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family
residence located within the Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs
associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the
(minimum 10 year) ternl of this contract total $80,500. Location: 325 W. Palmyra
Avenue.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)
between the City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-I 16.0-05),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of a qualified historic property in
exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.
FISCAL IMP ACT: With the stepped-up basis from a recent sale of the property on May
17, 2005, the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment will yield an estimated
increase in property tax to the City in the amount of $156 per year. An annual inspection
fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with this program.
Mills Act Contract No. MAC-117.0-05 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)
(A2IOO.0 Agr-4765)
SUMMARY: A proposal to allow the use of a Mills Act Contract for a historic,
commercial property located in a Redevelopment Project area within the Old Towne
Orange Historic District. Estimated costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and
maintenance performed by the owner for the (minimum 10 year) term of this contract
total $89,370. Location: 60 Plaza Square.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)
between the City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-1l7.0-05),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of a qualified historic property in
exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.
FISCAL IMP ACT: The estimated property tax loss to the City is approximately $286 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with
this program.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.8 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-118.0-05 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)
(A2100.0 Agr-4766)
SUMMARY: A proposal to approve a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family
residence located within the Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs
associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the
(minimum 10 year) term of this contract total $67,000. Location: 428 S. Orange Street.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)
between the City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-118.0-05),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of a qualified historic property in
exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.
FISCAL IMP ACT: The City will incur a loss of property tax of approximately $390 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with
this program.
3.9 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-I 19.0-05 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)
(A2100.0 Agr-4767)
SUMMARY: A proposal to approve a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family
residence located within the Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs
associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the
(minimum 10 year) term of this contract total $36,760. Location: 914 E. Almond
A venue.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)
between the City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-119.0-05),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of a qualified historic property in
exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.
FISCAL IMP ACT: The City will incur a loss of property tax of approximately $143 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with
this program.
3.10 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-l 20.0-05 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)
(A2100.0 Agr-4768)
SUMMARY: A proposal to approve a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family
residence located within the Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs
associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the
(minimum 10 year) term of this contract total $44,650. Location: 340 S. Olive Street.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)
between the City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-120.0-05),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of a qualified historic property in
exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.
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3.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
FISCAL IMPACT: The City will incur a loss of property tax of approximately $112 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with
this program.
APPROPRIATION
3.11
Request to appropriate $14,500.00 to maintain rental property at 292 N. Main Street.
(C2500.M.I6)
SUMMARY: Certain improvements and repairs are necessary to the rental house and
business property at 292 N. Main Street to maintain the rental income stream to the City.
ACTION: Appropriated $14,500.00 from Fund 262 (Unappropriated Reserves) to
Account No. 262-5011-481200-1607 (Bldg Improvements - 292 N. Main Property
Maintenance)
FISCAL IMP ACT: Upon appropriation, sufficient funds will be available in the
following account:
262-5011-481200-1607 (Bldg Improvements - 292 N. Main Property Maintenance)
BIDS
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARA TEL Y
3.12 Project No. SP 3425: Chapman Avenue/Prospect Street Critical Intersection
Widening Improvements. Approval of plans and specifications, and authorization
to advertise for bids. (S4000.S.3.7)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the Chapman
A venue/Prospect Street critical intersection improvements. The project is ready to be
advertised for bids. The estimated construction cost is $600,000 including contingencies
and administration.
Discussion - Councilmember Ambriz asked whether this project is affected by the
proposed East Orange development and when the construction would begin.
Public Works Director, Gail Farber responded that this was a critical intersection
improvement proj ect and has been budgeted for several years. She added that if the East
Orange development was not approved which would negate the developer contribution,
the City has the funding to replace the shortfall.
The Council discussed the need for the public to be informed of the project.
City Manager, John Sibley indicated that construction will begin in January, 2006.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
Ambriz
Cavecche
Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
Moved to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for the
Chapman Avenue/Prospect Street critical intersection improvements.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following accounts:
285-5011-483300-3226 $ 139,890 TSIP Area C
550-5011-483300-3226 $ 300,000 Developer Contribution
550-5011-483300-3226 $ 599,414 CTFP IIP
3.13 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
SUMMARY: The following claim(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
claim(s) be denied.
a. Dominick Castro
b. Shawn Chamberlain
c. Thomas M. Waters
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.
DONATION
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.14 Acceptance of the donation of a 35-foot tall flagpole and the first set of flags by
Orange post No. 132 of the American Legion, the architectural design services of
Michael Rafael Merino, AlA, and the construction services of Rodney C. Luker, dba
RC Luker Construction for installation at Veterans Memorial at Depot Park.
(C2500.M.4.17)
SUMMARY: Orange Post No. 132 of the American Legion desires to donate to the City
a 35-foot tall cast aluminum flagpole for installation at the Veterans Memorial at Depot
Park, including the first set of flags consisting of the flag of the United States and a
POW/MIA flag. Michael Rafael Merino, AlA has prepared plans and specifications for
the installation of the flagpole. Rodney C. Luker, dba RC Luker Construction, has
donated labor for the installation of the flagpole.
Discussion _ Councilmember Ambriz asked Mr. Merino, Architect, to offer details of the
proposed proj eel.
Mr. Merino explained the process for donating services and constructing the flagpole.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
City Manager, John Sibley indicated that a presentation recognizing the efforts of all
involved is planned for a future Council meeting.
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
Ambriz
Murphy
Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
Moved to accept from Orange Post No. 132 of the American Legion the donation of a 35-
foot flagpole to be located at the Veterans Memorial at Depot Park and the first set of
flags consisting of the flag of the United States and a POW/MIA flag; and accept from
Michael Rafael Merino, ALA, the donation of architectural design services for the plans
for installation of the flagpole; and accept from Rodney C. Luker, dba. RC Luker
Construction the donation of labor and services for the installation of the flagpole and
ancillary work.
FISCAL IMPACT: The flagpole, architectural design services and construction services
were donated to the City. Sufficient funds exist in the following account for the purchase
of a bronze dedication plaque:
100-7022-446700 (Other Maintenance Items) $377.13
RESOLUTIONS
3.15 RESOLUTION NO. 10003 (C2500.J.4.1)
3.16
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Management Association
Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment Effective July I, 2005
Through and Including June 30, 2007 and Repealing Resolution No. 9634 and
Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 10004 (C2500.J.4.5)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees'
Association Relating to Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment Effective
July I, 2005 Through and Including June 30, 2007 and Repealing Resolution No. 9635
and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.17 RESOLUTION NO. 10005 (C2500.J.4.4)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Maintenance and Crafts
Employees' Association Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of
Employment for the Period of July 1, 2005 Through and Including June 30, 2007 and
Repealing Resolution No. 9636 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
3.18 RESOLUTION NO. 10006 (C2500.J.4.4.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Water Department Employees
Association (WDEA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment
Effective July 1, 2005 Through June 30, 2007 and Repealing Resolution No. 9637 and
Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
3.19 RESOLUTION NO. 10027 (S4000.0)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding its rejection of an
irrevocable offer of dedication for Del Rio Parkway and Saxon Court and accepting on
behalf of the public, the offer of dedication for Del Rio Parkway and Saxon Court as
shown on Parcel Map No. 2004-302 in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of
California.
ACTION: Approved.
3.20 RESOLUTION NO. 10028 (A2IOO.0 Agr-2352.B)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange extending a non-exclusive cable
franchise with Cox Com, Inc. dba Cox Communications Orange County.
ACTION: Approved.
3.21 RESOLUTION NO. 10029 (C2500.J)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to
Barbara S. Behrens of the Finance Department and commending her for more than thirty
years of dedicated service.
ACTION: Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
SANITARY SEWER MASTER PLAN
3.22 Adopt the City of Orange Sanitary Sewer Management Plan. (C2500.M)
SUMMARY: The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board promulgated Order
No. R8-2002-0014 in 2002, a General Waste Discharge requirement (WDR) for sanitary
sewer overflows. A main component of the WDR is the implementation of a Sanitary
Sewer Management Plan (SSMP).
NOTE: Mayor pro tem Cavecche asked for a report back on the possibility of a program
she has seen in another city whereby residents can pay into a program, similar to
Paramedic Subscriptions program, so that if a sewer problem occurs under a City street,
but is part of the sewer lateral that is the homeowner's responsibility, the City will
perform the work rather than have the homeowner contract with a plumber.
ACTION: 1) Adopted the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan in the form presented by the
Public Works Director; and 2) Authorized and direct the Public Works Director to do
any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents (including
amendments or modifications to the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan) which are
deemed necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the
terms and intent of California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region
Order No. R8-2002-0014.
FISCAL IMPACT: The programs outlined in the City of Orange Sanitary Sewer
Management Plan are budgeted in various areas of the 220 Fund in the Sanitation
Services budget (5022), including salaries, equipment, training, materials, supplies,
contractual services, and other professional services. The total budgeted amount for
maintenance and operation of the City's Sanitary Sewer Collection System is $700,000.
TRAFFIC
3.23
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
Request to modify the minimum thresholds in the Residential Neighborhood Traffic
Management Program (RNTMP) for the installation of speed humps. (S4000.S.3)
SUMMARY: This will fine tune the speed hump thresholds in the RNTMP to ensure
that speed humps are installed only on residential streets experiencing excessive speed.
Discussion - Councilmember Ambriz requested staff to review the details of this
program; and asked for details on the speed hump test on Heim Avenue and why some of
the nearby residents had complained about speed humps.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Traffic Engineer, Tom Mahood explained that this item was needed to fine tune the
Traffic Management program. He explained the original threshold for consideration of
speed humps was just speed, but that the Traffic Commission is recommending that
traffic volumes also be included in the formula. The installation of humps on Heim cost
approximately $12,000 and are being tested for about three to four months. It will run
approximately $1500 to $2000 to remove them if it is determined that they are not
needed. He explained only residents on Heim were notified of the speed hump test;
however, there are cuI-dc-sac streets that take access off Heim, and those residents were
not notified.
In response to questions by Councilmember Dumitru, he explained that staff conducted a
test of the traffic before the humps were installed and will conduct a test after they have
been in for a few months. This test includes both volume of traffic and speed
measurements. He further explained that typically the study will show that the traffic
slows, but the volume does not change.
Mayor pro tem Cavecche clarified this study on Heim is being done primarily for a
reduction in speed, and not to shift the traffic volume; and asked for more clarified on the
thresholds.
Mr. Mahood explained the current thresholds are probably too low, that too many streets
would probably qualify for speed humps; but that Heim could still qualify for speed
humps.
In response to Mayor Murphy, Mr. Mahood explained that under State law, the City has
to set speed limits based on the 85th percentile - what 85 percent of the traffic actually is.
Tickets would not hold up in court if the limits were set below that 85th percentile.
Mayor Murphy stated it seems reasonable to get opinions from residents who travel on a
particular street if that is the only route to their home.
Mayor pro tem Cavecche pointed out that the people who actually live on the street are
impacted more than anyone else.
The City Manager pointed out that Fire and Police are consulted on all speed hump
Issues.
Councilmember Ambriz suggested a continuance to meet with staff for further
information.
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3.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
Ambriz
Dumitru
Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
Moved to continue this item to meet with staff for further information; and that the
notification process be included in a future report.
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARA TEL Y)
3.24 Orange County Transportation Authority (OCT A) Railroad Grade Crossing
Enhancement Safety Program - Request for Letter of Intent. (T2200.1.4)
SUMMARY: OCTA is requesting a Letter of Intent from the City of Orange in order to
participate in the Railroad Grade Crossing Enhancement Safety Program.
Discussion - Councilmember Ambriz asked whether the Lctter of Intent binds the City to
providing $500,000 for the improvements at a later time, and stated that he wanted to be
informed ofthe enhancements being considered.
Traffic Engineer, Tom Mahood indicated that the City has 16 crossings of the 64
countywide. He added that the Letter of Intent indicates to OCT A that the City is
interested in participating; and based on how many cities participate, this will determine
how much money will be available.
Public Works Director, Gail Farber stated that the letter commits the City to participate in
the program and the work of the diagnostic team will give the City the opportunity to
study which additional safety items to request as part of thc program.
Councilmember Dumitru clarified that staff would have to bring back to Council the
results of the study and present the costs, requiring a formal action to approve the
financial commitment.
Councilmember Smith agreed it would be beneficial to submit this letter, as railroad
safety, including Quiet Zones, is important to the citizens of Orange.
In response to a question from Councilmember Smith, Mr. Mahood stated that the Letter
of Intent is due to OCTA by October 17.
Mayor Murphy requested a review package for Council, detailing the steps through the
program and the costs involved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION:
SECOND:
AYES:
Murphy
Dumitru
Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
Moved to authorize the City Manager to sign a Letter of Intent to OCTA expressing the
City's desire to participate in the Railroad Grade Crossing Enhancement Safety Program;
and 2) Direct staff to prepare a thorough work plan for upgrading the City's at-grade
crossings and to return with this work plan when the appropriation for this item is
considered.
FISCAL IMP ACT: OCT A and the City will execute a Memorandum of Understanding
delineating roles, responsibilities and funding. At that time, staff will return to the City
Council to ask for a $456,000 appropriation of the matching funds and to approve the
MOU with OCT A.
MOTION-
SECOND -
AYES
Smith
Ambriz
Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
Items 3.12, 3.14, 3.23 and 3.24 were removed and heard separately. Item 3.23 was
continued. Mayor pro tem Cavecche commented on Item 3.22. 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.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager, John Sibley, announced the City's websitc now includes a link to the US
Department of Homeland Security website, ready.gov.
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 12-05 (SECOND READING) (C2300.E)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Reclassification of
Property located at the Northwest Corner of Manchester Place and Compton Avenue, including
206 N. Manchester Place, from OP (Office Professional) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential).
Zone Change 1229-04
Applicant: The Olson Company
MOTION -
SECOND
AYES
NOES
Ambriz
Smith
Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Dumitru
Cavecche
Moved that Ordinance No. 12-05 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted by
the preceding vote.
NOTE: Mayor pro tem Cavecche voted no to remain consistent with her vote on the First
Reading of the Ordinance; stating that although she appreciated the Olson Company bringing up
the price for the property, and that she finds it an architecturally-beautiful project, she did not
think the City is getting the best price possible for the land.
10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
II. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed at 5:30 p.m. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:
a. 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
b.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a):
I) Robin Underwood v. City of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
05CC05477.
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 SEIR1278/DEIR 1716 / GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-0001 (C2300.E)
AMENDMENT TO SANTIAGO HILLS II PLANNED COMMUNITY (ZONE CHANGE 1218)
ADOPTION OF EAST ORANGE PLANNED COMMUNITY (ZONE CHANGE 1219)
PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
RUNOFF MANAGEMENT PLAN
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SHII AND EOPC AREA 1
CONCEPTUAL GUIDELINES FOR EAST ORANGE AREAS 2 & 3
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16199 / TENT A TIVE TRACT MAP 16201
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 16514 / CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2488-03
The public hearing to consider a request by The Irvine Company for a project known as Santiago
Hills II Planned Community (SHII) and East Orange Planned Community (EOPC) .
Continued to this time from September 27. 2005.
The followinl! people spoke in opposition to the proiect:
Their comments and concerns include: Increased traffic congestion; need to protect the
watershed; need to wait for more reasonable plan; a request for no development in Areas 2 and 3;
inadequate EIR; lack of proposed commercial services; lack of proposed church facilities;
concerns for Handy Creek; inadequate affordable housing; need for change in development
agreement to address affordable housing component; location of the proposed sports park; light
pollution; fire dangers; impact to schools; request for no development in Limestone Canyon or
adjacent to Irvine Lake; biological concerns; need to preserve open space; traffic going to
wilderness camp.
Jan Koepke, 20162 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Juan Pablo Serrano Nieblas, Address on File
Brent Ray, 401 W. La Veta Avenue
Eric Noble, Address on File
Patrick Copland, 3323 E. Romelle
Carol Mintzer, Address on File, submitted comments
Ann DeVaney, Address on File
Penny Elia, Sierra Club, submitted petition containing approximately 385 signatures objecting to
the proposed Irvine Company Development in East Orange.
Alex Mintzer, Address on File, submitted comments
Robert Siebert, 1308 E. Fairway
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The followinl!: people spoke in opposition to the proiect (continued):
Megan Canfield, 122 S. Glassell
Craig Olson, 2608 San Miguel Road
Chalynn Peterson, Silverado Canyon, submitted comments
Kimberly Bottomley, Arbor Way
Laurie Marine, 1290 Orange Park Boulevard, submitted pictures
Keith Nagayama, Public Law Center, 601 Civic Center Drive West
Eileen McCarthy, Public Law Center, 60 I Civic Center Drive West, submitted letter
Joan Carlson, 6315 E. Frank Lane
Mark Sandford, Address on File
David Sonneborn, 1183 Navarro Place
Laura Thomas, 7211 E. Clyesdale
Elio Salazar, 14160 Redhill, Tustin
Jerry Collamer, San Clemente
Jack Eidt, San Juan Capistrano, provided power point presentation and submitted comments.
Karl Kuronan
Anthony Richards, Address on File
Gene Robinson, SiJverado Canyon
Dick Ertman, Silverado Canyon
Sarah Huff, Address on File
Linda May, Silverado Canyon, submitted comments
Julie Maurer, 7544 Saddlehill Trail
John Moore, 2707 Killingsworth
Trude Hurd, 1104 W. Almond
R.I. Schwichtenberg, 19102 E. Smiley Drive
George Bloecher, East Orange
Melody Encheff, Villa Park
Toni Encheff, Villa Park
Bea Tiritilli, 825 Clemensen
Lori Whalen, 71 Wellesley, Irvine
Andy Andalibian, Orange Park Acres
Monique McGinnis, Address on File
Megan McGinnis, Address on File
Carolyn Noble, Address on File
Ann Delligatta, 1440 Navarro Place
Annie Louie, Silverado Canyon
Anita Bennyhoff, Orange Park Acres
Dan Swoish, 6121 E. Mabury
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Other Comments
Sr. Mary Therese Sweeney, 2075 Greengrove, spoke on need for more affordable housing.
Cesar Covarrubias, The Kennedy Commission, submitted comments, spoke on need for more
affordable housing.
Marjan Dunn, Address on File, spoke on affordable housing component, traffic issues, need for
East Orange branch library, and need for commercial services.
Mike Merino, East Orange resident, spoke on property rights, and asked that The Irvine
Company assume long-term share of the burden of this project.
Toni Carlton, Orange Housing Development Commission, spoke in favor of the project and the
need for affordable housing.
Michael Battaglia, 8490 E. Altaview Drive, spoke in favor of the project.
Richard Pitts, Address on File, spoke on traffic concerns with the project.
Kristine Thalman, Building Industry Association of Orange County, spoke In favor of the
project.
Jay Svidal, 2521 E. Palmyra, spoke in favor of the project, noting the merits of the hiking trails
and sports park; the need for housing in Orange County; and the need to synchronize the
traffic signals on Chapman.
Dana Seelig, 2800 E. Hillside, spoke in favor of the project.
MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Council asked that all correspondence received, including a memo to the Council in response to
public comments from the September 27th meeting, be made public.
Dan Miller, The Irvine Company, submitted a copy of an Engagement Letter between The Irvine
Company and Mercy Housing regarding an East Orange Affordable Site.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Ambriz
AYES - Smith, Ambriz, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
Moved to continue this hearing to October 25th at 7:00 p.m., to be scheduled after any hearings
already scheduled for that evening.
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None.
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IS. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:30 p.m. in memory of former State Assemblyman Mickey
Conroy.
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for October 25,2005.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of
a regular meeting of October 11, 2005 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police facility at
1107 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.
CA. c~~~
M~URPHY
CITY CLERK
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