3/20/2007 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Adj
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 27, 2007
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 20, 2007
The City Council of the City of Orange, California, convened an Adjourned Regular Meeting at
5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2007 in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
5:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION
1. OPENING
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor Cavecche
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Murphy
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR-None.
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR CA VECCHE - None.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None.
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 20, 2007
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1 Proposed 2007-08 Budget - Report on Goals, Service Objectives and Workplans by
City Department.
City Manager John Sibley provided an introduction to the Study Session
Citv Council - Council reviewed the Goals and Workplans.
Councilmember Bilodeau asked about signal preemption for safety vehicles, noting this should
be part of the Workplan that addresses traffic circulation throughout the city.
Mayor Cavecche asked that a Workplan be included in the Budget to implement a limited term
residential building permit holiday program, for a two month period, before the end of the 2007
calendar year.
Council agreed the financial implications of a permit holiday program need to be looked at
before this is approved.
Mayor Cavecche asked that a multi-year public safety staffing strategic plan be in place before
the budget is brought forward for adoption.
Councilmember Smith noted she will be looking at themes throughout the budget workplans and
that her two top priorities are public safety and traffic circulation, but followed closely by many
others.
Citv Manager - John Sibley reviewed the Goals and Workplans
Mayor pro tern Dumitru asked about succession planning and the status of the funding for the
Grijalva Park gymnasium.
Mr. Sibley explained that succession planning - providing education and opportunities for staff-
is a continual process; and that a funding plan for the gymnasium will be brought forward to the
Council.
Mayor Cavecche asked about the proposed strategic plan; noting that the overall goals of the city
need to be set by the Council, that it should be a team effort between the Council and staff; and
suggested individual briefings on this topic.
Councilmember Smith agreed on a collaborative effort approach to the strategic plan.
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8.1 Proposed 2007-08 Budget - Report on Goals, Service Objectives and Workplans by
City Department. (Continued)
City Attornev - David DeBerry reviewed the Goals and Workplans.
Mayor pro tern Dumitru asked that a Workplan be included on dealing with predatory sex
offenders, suggesting the city look at Pomona's housing ordinance and how it deals with this
issue. He also asked that Megan's Law information be more available to the public, suggesting
cable TV access for those who do not have internet access.
Councilmember Smith suggested there needs to be safe and appropriate places where recovering
alcoholics can restore and maintain their sobriety, and asked that the city look into where it
would be appropriate to allow these facilities.
Mayor Cavecche asked that a Workplan be included to ensure evidence training for Code
Enforcement staff.
Citv Clerk - Mary Murphy reviewed the Goals and W orkplans
Councilmember Smith asked about the scanning ofthe historic tax assessment books.
Finance - Richard Jacobs reviewed the Goals and Workplans
Mayor Cavecche asked for information on major procurement contracts, specifically for trash
pick up, tree trimming and information management. She wanted to be kept apprised of when
these contracts were up for renewal and when an RFP had last been sent out for these bids.
Personnel- Mike Harary reviewed the Goals and Workplans
Librarv - Nora Jacob reviewed the Goals and W orkplans
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8.1 Proposed 2007-08 Budget - Report on Goals, Service Objectives and Workplans by
City Department. (Continued)
Fire - Chief Bart Lewis reviewed the Goals and Workplans
Mayor pro tern Dumitru wanted to ensure there was an ongoing program for providing smoke
detectors for seniors on a fixed income; and was glad to see the Fire Department was developing
a policy and procedure to place AEDs throughout city facilities.
Police - Chief Bob Gustafson reviewed the Goals and Workplans.
Chief Gustafson noted their work with the County District Attorney's Office to impose a gang
injunction on a major gang in Orange.
In response to questions from Councilmember Smith, Chief Gustafson reported on The Block,
noting they are realizing success in reducing crime in the parking lot area, which has been the
major problem area.
Mayor Cavecche noted that the Council will want to work closely with the new owners of The
Block.
Councilmember Smith asked that the monitoring of sex offenders be made a priority.
Councilmember Bilodeau suggested an ordinance addressing the length of stay in motels which
was noted to be beneficial in other cities; and asked about the new graffiti implement ordinance.
Chief Gustafson noted that there are graffiti implement cases currently pending.
Mayor Cavecche asked that a Workplan be included to continue being proactive with the day
laborer issue.
Public Works - Gail Farber reviewed the Goals and Workplans
Councilmember Bilodeau wanted to ensure that a new interchange at Meats and the 55 Freeway
be included in the traffic circulation element of the General Plan; and that underground utilities
be made a priority.
Councilmember Smith asked about the implementation of the traffic management center; and
suggested that funding be added for additional acorn lights in the Old Towne area.
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8.1 Proposed 2007-08 Budget - Report on Goals, Service Objectives and Workplans by
City Department. (Continued)
Public Works (continued)
Mayor Cavecche asked that a policy on underground utilities be brought back to Council.
Mayor Cavecche suggested the need for a street tree policy.
Mayor Cavecche supported the hiring of an outside contractor to mcrease efforts on being
proactive on graffiti removal.
Communitv Development - Alice Angus reviewed the Goals and Workplans
Ms. Angus noted that a brochure on Old Towne Design Standards will be completed by May
2007, which can be distributed to Old Towne owners and new buyers.
Councilmember Smith expressed concern with the length of time it takes to gain compliance on
code enforcement or building corrections.
Mayor Cavecche noted that the General Plan update will include a traffic circulation element and
will address an interchange at Meats and the 55 Freeway; and asked that another study session be
scheduled with the Planning Commission on the General Plan update.
Community Services - Bonnie Hagan reviewed the Goals and W orkplans
Ms. Hagan reviewed the status of the Santiago Creek Bike Trail, formerly known as the Tustin
Branch Trail.
Councilmember Smith asked that a Service Objective under Special Events referring to
partnerships with Orange Unified School District and Chapman University, include Santiago
Canyon College.
Discussion ensued regarding the bands at the Summer Concert Series and how they were chosen.
Staff will provide more detailed information to Council at a later date.
Councilmember Smith suggested maybe expanding the program to another park on another
evemng.
Mayor Cavecche noted that OCT A has funding available for trails and is currently putting
together a procedure for applications.
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8.1 Proposed 2007-08 Budget - Report on Goals, Service Objectives and Workplans by
City Department. (Continued)
Economic Development - Jim Reichert reviewed the Goals and Workplans
Mayor Cavecche suggested that the city needs to get aggressive and proactive in the area of
business development and work with the Chamber of Commerce in this area; and suggested a
committee of business people to develop strategies.
Mayor Cavecche asked that the Council be given information, far in advance, of any discussion
on bond issuance.
Councilmember Smith suggested the city look at bringing in more hotels.
Mayor Cavecche complimented and thanked staff for their work on these goals and workplans.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of the City Council Agenda of an
Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 20, 2007 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police Facility at
1107 North Batavia, and 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 Adjourned
Regular Meeting.
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