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11/14/2006 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 28, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA OF A REGULAR MEETING November 14,2006 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on November 14,2006 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 Ms. Irma Hernandez, Senior Assistant to City Manager. 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Orange Acres Backbreakers 4"H Club. 1.3 ROLL CALL PRESENT " ABSENT " Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru None 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS Presentation of Proclamation honoring the Cut-Loose Quilters of Orange during Children's Book Week, November 13"19,2006, to Jamie Fingal, celebrating the group's donation of a unique fiber art quilt, 'Adventures Start Here!' for the expanded new Main Library's Children's Room. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS" Mary Dargatz, Address on File, spoke on neighborhood traffic issues and problems with the ROP facility on Yorba. Rick Cryder, Address on File, spoke on political sign issues. The City Attorney confirmed that the City's Ordinance does require political signs to be removed within 10 days after an election. PA~F 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2006 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 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 October 12, and 19, 2006. (C2S00.D.4) ACTION: Approved. 3.2 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, October 24, 2006; and Adjourned Regular Meeting November 7, 2006. ACTION: Approved. 3.3 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. ACTION: Approved. AGREEMENTS 3.4 Revised Master Agreement, (Administering Agency - State Agreement), Agreement No. 12-S073R between the City of Orange and the State of California for Federal- Aid Projects, through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). (A2100.0 Agr-0343.B) SUMMARY: A Master Agreement is a requirement for receiving federal funds for local agency projects. This Revised Master Agreement incorporates the various changes in regulations and policies. NOTE: Staff submitted Resolution No. 10143, authorizing execution of the Revised Master Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 10143 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the terms and provisions of, and authorizing the City Manager or the Director of Public Works to execute any and all program supplement agreements for Federal-Aid projects under the administering agency - State Agreement for Federal-Aid projects by and between the City of Orange and the State of California acting by and through its Department of Transportation. ACTION: Approved. PAGF ? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14, 2006 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3.5 Amendment Number 2 to Consultant Services Agreement No. 4738 with Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates for additional Engineering Design Services for Project No. SP-3233, Cannon Street Realignment and Widening. (A2100.0 Agr-4738.2) SUMMARY: Amendment Number 2 will increase the scope of work to be completed by Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc., to include the preparation of additional survey, legal descriptions, parking lot design for Linda Vista Elementary School, geotechnical services, and design for a retaining wall for the realignment and widening of Cannon Street. ACTION: Approved Amendment Number 2 to the existing Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc., Consultant Services Agreement and increase the contract amount by $22,550.00 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following account: 550-5011-483300-3427 Cannon Street Realignment $3,587,268 APPROPRIATIONS 3.6 The appropriation of bond proceeds from the Joint Community Facilities Agreement (JCFA) with the Orange Unified School District (OUSD). These bond proceeds were designated for Fred Barrera Park, the Grijalva Gymnasium/Sports Center and other City facilities. (A2100.0 Agr-4754) SUMMARY: In September of 2005, the City Council approved Resolution 10014 authorizing the establishment of a JCFA with OUSD and Serrano Heights East, LLC, covering the area known as Serrano 9B (Tremont 2005-1). The City received bond proceeds in the amount of$1,9l6,787 as a result, which must now be appropriated. ACTION: Appropriated $1,916,787 from the JCFA bond proceeds to the following accounts: 594-5017-485100-0099 594-7021-481200-1601 594-5017-485100-0000 Fred Barrera Park Grijalva Gymnasium Other City Facilities $1,370,239.00 $350,000.00 $196,548.00 FISCAL IMPACT: Funds were received from the JCFA bond proceeds to cover the requested appropriation. PAGF ::\ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2006 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) BIDS 3.7 Bid No. 067-20; SP-3580: Civic Center Re-Roofing. Approval of specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. (P2500.0.5) SUMMARY: Specifications have been completed for the Civic Center Re-Roofing Project. The Project is ready to be advertised. Construction cost is estimated at $251,500. ACTION: Approved specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the Civic Center Re-Roofing Project. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and are available in the following accounts: 725-5028-424101-9805 Civic Center Re-Roofing $155,000 (FY 06-07) 725-5028-424101-9805 Civic Center Re-Roofing $ 85,000 (FY 07-08) Once the bids are opened and actual bids are known, staff will make recommendations on the award based on available funding including any requests for further appropriations. 3.8 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. Michelle Belvedere b. Fletcher Davidson c. Rosie Davidson ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster. CONTRACTS 3.9 Award of Contract - Bid No. 067-19; Project No. SP-3535, Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Program (AHRP) Project - Bond Avenue Rehabilitation from Prospect Street to 400 feet easterly of Little Lane (County/City Boundary). (A2100.0 Agr-4984) SUMMARY: The bids were opened on October 19, 2006. Five (5) bidders responded to the invitation for bids. The apparent low bidder is R.J. Noble Company of Orange for $394,796.25. The Engineer's Estimate is $394,319. PAC:;F 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2006 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: I) Appropriated $98,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance of the 340 funds to 340-5011-483300-3045 for the rehabilitation of Bond Avenue; and 2) Awarded a contract in the amount of $394,796.25 to R.J. Noble Company and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and will be available upon appropriation in the following accounts: 272-5011-483300-3045 340-5011-483300-3045 550-5011-483300-3045 Gas Tax Bond Avenue TCRF Bond A venue AHRP Bond Avenue $ 194,000 98,000 142,254 FACILITIES 3.10 Request early closure of the Orange Public Library facilities to the public on Wednesday, November 22, 2006. (C2500.I) SUMMARY: Early closure of the Taft and El Modena Branch Libraries (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 Public Library facilities to the public at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22,2006. FISCAL IMP ACT: None. Staff work hours will be shifted on November 22 to begin earlier in the day, (8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.) rather than at 12 noon for those who normally work evenings. GRANTS 3.11 2006 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant - Anaheim Urban Area allocations for weapons of mass destruction (WMD) training. (A2100.0 Agr-4985) SUMMARY: The Anaheim Urban Area UASI has authorized a reimbursement grant award in the amount not-to-exceed $58,548. There is not a cash match requirement. The goal of the Anaheim Urban Area UASI is to ensure that training programs are delivered to accomplish core competencies and awareness levels among all first responders regarding terrorism and WMD events by September 2007. The City of Orange Police and Fire Departments have been authorized reimbursement amounts of $35,427 and $23,121 respectively for Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) authorized WMD training. Funds provided through the grant will be used to cover backfill and overtime costs associated with the attendance ofODP approved WMD courses. PA(1F!i CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14, 2006 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: 1) Approved the Agreement between the City of Orange and the City of Anaheim in an amount not to exceed $58,548 and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; 2) Appropriated $58,548 from the General Fund as follows: $35,427 (100-4081-429400-2311 Police-Homeland Security- Local Training) and $23,121 (100-3023-429400-2311 Fire Training-Local Training; and 3) Amended the FY 2006-07 Revenue Budget in the General Fund in the amount of $58,548 to reflect the receipt of the amount of the UASI Grant. FISCAL IMP ACT: Because the City of Orange was approved for a reimbursable grant award in the amount of $58,548 through the UASI Grant funds, there will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund. After appropriation, funds will be available as follows: 100-4081-429400-2311 Police-Homeland Security-Local Training $35,427 100-3023-429400-2311 Fire-Fire Training-Local Training $23,121 REPORTS 3.12 Report regarding the annual review of Development Agreement No. 4791 Santiago Hills WEast Orange. (A2100.0 Agr-4791) SUMMARY: Section 9 (a) of the adopted Santiago Hills II/East Orange Development Agreement (DA) requires an annual review of the DA on or before the effective date to determine the prima facie compliance of Owner with the terms of the DA. The Community Development Director carries out the review and once completed, the Director submits a report to the City Council setting forth the determination of the Director as to demonstrating compliance with the terms of the DA. ACTION: Accepted the annual report for the East Orange Development Agreement and concur with the Community Development Director's review that the owner is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Santiago Hills WEast Orange Development Agreement. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RESOLUTIONS 3.13 RESOLUTION NO. 10108 (S4000.S.4) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Summarily Vacating a Portion of Chapman A venue Near the University of California at Irvine Medical Center, Reserving and Excepting an Easement for Any and All Existing Utilities. ACTION: Approved. PAr,Ffi CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2006 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3.14 RESOLUTION NO. 10132 (S4000.0) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange designating certain portions of Hewes Street within the City of Orange as a County of Orange Highway for the purpose of construction improvements. County Unincorporated Area: Walnut Avenue to Spring Street. ACTION: Approved. 3.15 RESOLUTION NO. 10134 (C2500.J.4) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Regarding the 2006 Christmas Holiday Closure. ACTION: Approved. TRACT MAP 3.16 Tract Map No. 16787 - Request for approval. (T4000.0) SUMMARY: Tract Map No. 16787 creates a single lot, l8-unit condominium project with a private road. ACTION: Approved Final Tract Map No. 16787 and accepted dedication of the easements for the right of access as shown on the Tract Map. FISCAL IMPACT: None. MOTION - Dumitru SECOND - Smith AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru All items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ******** PACiF7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14, 2006 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY 4.1 Consideration of appointment to the City of Orange Planning Commission. (C2500.G.2.5.1) MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Murphy AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved to appoint Fred Whitaker to the City of Orange Planning Commission, term to expire June 30, 2008. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None. 6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS TAPE 660 7.1 Report from Community Development Director - Timeline for Cafe Lucca, 106 N. Glassell Street, to make modifications per the City Council's action pursuant to Resolution No. 10131. (Continued from October 24, 2006) (A4000.0 APP-509-06) SUMMARY: On October 10, 2006 the City Council heard the appeal by Mr. Richard Coleman regarding the Design Review for his Cafe Lucca restaurant. The public hearing on the appeal was closed and the City Council took action to deny the appeal and then on October 24, 2006, adopted Resolution No. 10131 documenting that action. The City Council also directed City staff to work with the applicant to propose a timeline for getting the modifications completed. Discussion - Councilmember Smith asked how the construction completion extension affects the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCofD); and expressed her concern that the construction would block the sidewalk in front of the business and be an eyesore during the holiday season. She suggested the construction could begin after Christmas and still be done by the end of January. Director of Community Development, Alice Angus stated that as long as the applicant meets the benchmarks set out by staff, the TCofD is extended to the end of January; adding that if the benchmarks are not met, there exists the potential for the forfeiture of a deposit and the revoking of the TCofD. She confirmed that the construction will begin after the holiday season. Councilmember Dumitru asked about the incentives for the applicant to stick to the timeline; and his apparent reluctance to move the doors forward according to the original plans. PAGF R CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14, 2006 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued) Mrs. Angus stated that the main incentive is the revocation of the TCofD if the applicant does not meet the milestones or the final deadline. She added that staff has reviewed the storefront access for ADA compliance and determined that the applicant will need to move the doors forward which should be part of the bid being submitted on November 22, according to the timeline. MOTION - Smith SECOND - Dumitru AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved to approve staffs recommended Timeline and Conditions for Modifications as follows: Appellant to provide staff a copy of bid for modification work by November 22, 2006. Appellant to provide staff a copy of order for transom windows by November 30, 2006. Appellant to obtain an Encroachment Permit by January 11,2007 for any safety canopy needed to protect the public and restaurant customers during work over the fa9ade; and Final inspection and completion of modification work by January 31, 2007. 7.2 Report from Community Services Director - Appropriation for the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant. (C2500.M.4.20) SUMMARY: The City has been awarded $200,000 in federal funding from the EPA under the Brownfields Economic Redevelopment Initiative for the 'capping of the landfill at Grijalva Park at Santiago Creek. Discussion - Councilmember Smith asked whether the debris had been recycled. Assistant City Engineer, Roger Hohnbaum stated that the debris was buried in place-a cap was placed on top of the landfill so water cannot percolate in and leach out harmful materials. He added that a rock barrier was put in place at the creek to protect from erosion which required some displaced debris to be hauled off. MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Smith AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved to appropriate funds for the Brownfields Cleanup Grant as follows: 550-7021-481200-1606 Gymnasium/Sports Center $200,000 PAGF q CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14, 2006 8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER 8.1 Year End Budget Report for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. (C2500.E.4) TAPE 916 SUMMARY: Each fall, following the close of the City's books, staff compiles a report to inform the City Council and the residents of Orange of the results of the City's financial operations for the prior fiscal year. MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Cavecche AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved to Receive and file. 9. LEGAL AFFAIRS 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 16-06 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Ord-16-06) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Chapter 8.37 of the Orange Municipal Code Relating to Removal of Graffiti from Private Structures on Public Property. NOTE: At the request of utility companies, staff recommended this item be continued to January 23,2007. Council noted that a continuance of this item does not diminish efforts, but will allow the City to work with other agencies in addressing the issue. MOTION - Smith SECOND - Dumitru AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved to continue to January 23, 2007. 10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed at 5:20 p.m. to a Closed Session for the following purposes: a. Conference with Legal Counse\- Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) 1) Two matters. PAGF10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14,2006 11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Continued) b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): 1) City v. Jeffrey Hambarian, O. C. Superior Court Case No. 807419. c. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: 206 South Center Street City Negotiators: John Sibley and Rick Otto Under Negotiation: Decision to list, price and terms. d. 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. 7:00 P.M. SESSION 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Laura Smith, Address on File, spoke on Spanish-only signs in the community. 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 13.1 APPEAL NO. 0512-06 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2593-06 - TROPI JUGOS, INC. (A4000.0 APP-0512-06) Time set for public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit 2593-06 for the existing Tropi Jugos Mexican restaurant, located at 4509 East Chapman Avenue. The Conditional Use Permit proposal is to allow an Alcohol Beverage Control License Type 41 (On-sale Beer and Wine for a Bona Fide Public Eating Establishment) license. NOTE: Crime statistics from the County of Orange were not available at the time of the hearing. Discussion - Council determined that without the crime statistics, a reasonable decision could not be reached. MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Smith AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved to continue to November 28,2006, at 7:00 p.m. PAGF 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 14, 2006 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 13.2 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - RELATING TO USES FOR WHICH PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED. (A2500.0 Ord-14-06 Zoning) Time set for public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 17.02 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to uses for which permits will be issued. Ordinance No. 14-06 proposes to modify the zoning code to require all land uses and all permits and entitlements issued by the City for land uses to be consistent with federal, state and local laws. The proposed modification would effectively eliminate any requests for land uses where such use would violate a federal law that preempts an inconsistent state law. Staff Report - City Attorney, David DeBerry cited an example that under state law, medical marijuana dispensaries are permitted uses, but the Federal Government still classifies marijuana as a schedule one narcotic; adding that if there is some modification to the federal law which changes the way the federal government looks at medical marijuana, that use would be allowed, requiring the City to adopt regulations allowing the use. MAYOR MURPHY OPENED THE PUBIC HEARING. THERE BEING NO SPEAKERS, THE MAYOR CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. ORDINANCE NO. 14-06 (FIRST READING) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Chapter 17.02 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to uses for which permits will be issued. MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Dumitru AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved that Ordinance No. 14-06 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by the preceding vote. 14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None. PAGF1? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15. ADJOURNMENT - The City Council adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2006. November 14,2006 Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting of November 14, 2006 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. ~E~ M1lJt' :g. MURPHY CITY CLERK 1 t, 1M MARK A. MURP MAYOR PAGF11