3/27/2007 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON APRIL 10,2007
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
March 27, 2007
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on March 27, 2007 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 Reverend Nina Merkle, First Christian Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor pro tern Jon Dumitru
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT -
ABSENT -
Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Renewed Measure M: Update and Next Steps - Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) Director and 3rd District Supervisor, Bill Campbell.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) presentation of Annual Deuce Awards to
Police Officers who have arrested a significant number of drunk drivers: Officer Augie
Rocha, Officer Kirk Salmon and Officer Damon Allen; and recognition to Century Award
recipients: Officer Trevor Cullen, Officer Jennifer Amat and Officer Armando Plascencia.
Presentation of Resolution to Detective Steve Booze on his retirement.
Presentation of Employee Service Awards.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
Cathy Seelig, Friendly Center, spoke on Friendly Center programs.
Rae Shirer, Orange Sunrise Rotary, spoke on the Orange Plaza Classic Car Show on
April 22nd and Rotary programs.
Heather Lykins, Chapman University, spoke on Chapman University's Community
Appreciation Day on April 28th.
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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 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 March 1 and 8, 2007.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.2 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of March 13, 2007
and Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 20, 2007. (C2500.D.4)
ACTION:
Approved.
3.3 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.4 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report, period ending February 28, 2007.
ACTION:
Approved.
AGREEMENTS
3.5 Amendment No.4 to Agreement No. CP-0130 (AGR-4019) Taft Avenue and
Glassell Street Storm Drain Improvements (D-146) between the City of Orange
and the Orange County Sanitation District under the Cooperative Projects
Program. (A2100.0 Agr-4019.4)
SUMMARY: Amendment No.4 extends the term of the agreement's overall
completion from February 1, 2007 to August 1, 2007 in order to allow the City to
satisfY all terms and conditions of the Agreement.
ACTION: Approved Amendment NO.4 to the agreement between the City of Orange
and the Orange County Sanitation District for the Taft Avenue and Glassell Street
Storm Drain Improvement Project and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Amendment on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. Funds have been previously appropriated for the
project.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.6 Award of Professional Services Agreement to Jubany-NAC Architecture to
conduct the Site Utilization Study on the building located at 145 S. Water Street.
(A2100.0 Agr-5046)
SUMMARY: This agreement authorizes the consultant to evaluate and prepare the Site
Utilization Study on the existing building. The scope of work includes evaluating the
existing building conditions, preparing a Space Study with conceptual plans, parking
and traffic circulation assessment, security fencing plan, and studying the impacts of
this proposed project on the current Water Plant Headquarters.
ACTION: Approved the Agreement with Jubany-NAC Architecture and authorized the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and are available to cover the cost of the
agreement as follows:
601-8041-481102-8935 Water Plant Warehouse Replacement $33,353.00
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) TAPE 1250
3.7 Agreements with the County of Orange for an Easement Deed and Maintenance at
Irvine Regional Park and Peters Canyon Regional Park. (A2100.0 Agr-5049; 5050)
SUMMARY: The County of Orange has prepared and executed Easement and
Maintenance Agreements for City of Orange Storm Drain Facilities in Irvine and Peters
Canyon Regional Parks. The facilities are to be constructed by The Irvine Company as
part of the East Orange area development. Upon completion of construction the City of
Orange will be responsible for operation and maintenance of the facilities.
The following people spoke in opposition:
Sherry Meddick - submitted comments for the record
Anthony Richards - submitted photo and comments for the record
Theresa Sears
Marni Magda
Dave Chittendon
Ann DeVaney
David Sonneborn
Laura Thomas
Carolyn Aliotta
Robert Siebert
Scott Breeden
Carolyn Noble
Jack Eicht
Toni Encheff - submitted comments for the record
Ed Amador
Mark Sandford
Tom Davidson
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
City Attorney, David DeBerry, stated that the item before the Council was to consider
the granting of an easement over an access road to operate and maintain the storm drain
facility. He stated that the design and impacts of the facility are not before the Council,
and that for the most part the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the East Orange
project had addressed issues raised by the public speakers with regard to the facility's
design, biological, water quality, and storm water impacts. He reiterated that the access
easement was the only issue to take action on.
Mr. DeBerry addressed concerns raised by the speakers:
Whether the granting of the easement is subject to the Public Park Preservation Act,
and whether it constitutes an abandonment of park property was the County's call
because the County owns it.
However, Mr. DeBerry noted that when the City Council approved the Runoff
Management Plan (ROMP) by Resolution No. 10020, it made a finding that the storm
drain facility and the acquisition of the access easements were consistent with the
Preservation Act.
Mr. DeBerry noted that the storm drain facility would not replace parkland with non-
park uses, but rather because the area in the park in which the storm drain facility is
sited was a part of the park which is a flood plain and retarding basin, that it simply
replaces current park uses with similar park uses. He added that this finding was never
challenged and the time to challenge the finding has passed.
Whether or not the County got fair compensation is not an issue before the Council. He
noted that the Council found in Resolution No. 10020 that The Irvine Company agreed
to donate three separate lots, directly adjoining the park and to preserve the lots as
natural open space. He added that the City Council specifically found that this
compensated for and replaced any parkland necessary for the ROMP easements.
The nature of the facilities and the impacts on Irvine Regional Park were discussed
thoroughly in the Supplemental EIR/EIR and the ROMP which were prepared for the
East Orange project and Santiago Hills II, including dry water runoff, storm water
runoff, water quality and biological impacts. No objections were made to this storm
drain facility. The facility is part of the ROMP which was endorsed by the Orange
County Coast Keepers-a non-profit watch group dedicated to protecting marine
habitats and wetlands from pollution. It was noted in the EIR that the project design
features in the drainage plan of the ROMP will reduce sheet flow of water through
Irvine Park, because it is designed to reduce the amount of water runoff into the
improved areas of the park by depositing it north of the park into Irvine Lake and on
the south end of the park into the storm drain facility/retarding basin. Under the current
conditions, sheet flows sometimes cause damage to the improved areas of the park and
this facility is designed to actually reduce the damage.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Various aspects of the ROMP were challenged in a case brought against the City and
The Irvine Company by the Sierra Club, including a contention that the ROMP was
inconsistent with various applicable general and regional water quality plans. No
specific challenge was brought against this storm drain facility. The court found in
favor of the City and The Irvine Company, stating that the water quality analysis
complies with CEQA, the SEIR/EIR complied with the requirement to discuss any
inconsistencies between the proposed project and applicable General Plan or required
plans as they relate to water quality. The City Attorney further noted that the SEIR/EIR
discussed project compliance with Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan,
with the City's local implementation plan, the Santa Ana Basin Plan and the public
storm drain permit known as MS4 Permit.
Questions about the inadequacy of the ROMP and whether it was properly circulated
were raised in prior public hearings and in the legal action. The EIR approved and
certified the ROMP, which included the storm drain facility. The contention of
inadequate circulation of the EIR was raised by the Sierra Club in its lawsuit and the
court found that the allegation was unmeritorious and that the City exceeded the
circulation requirements under CEQA.
Mayor Cavecche asked about the maintenance costs and why the City is responsible for
the maintenance ofthe facility.
City Manager, John Sibley stated the City will need to augment the maintenance budget
at some point in future years, similar to other City facilities, adding that the facility will
serve the residents ofthe Santiago Hills II and new project areas of the development.
Councilmember Smith asked about the concern for health and safety. She questioned
the danger to park-goers in the event of a huge storm; who monitors the water flow and
determines whether or not people and animals need to leave-asking who is
responsible for making that call and keeping them out.
Public Works Director, Gail Farber stated that the Public Works Department performs
pre-storm and storm inspections and that Irvine Regional Park practices these
inspections as well.
Orange County Resources & Development Management Department Director, Bryan
Speegle, stated that the County has spent years on the ROMP's plan for the storm drain
outlets and that the County was involved in the design of this facility and is one of the
responsible agencies in the EIR. He added that the facility is located at the Villa Park
Dam Reservoir which is for flood control purposes and the storage area for Santiago
Creek. He reiterated the principle use of the property has always been the reservoir.
He indicated that the danger to the public is inherent when the area fills with water,
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
whether or not this facility is built. He stated that the County Flood Control District
operates the dam and they are responsible for ensuring the safety of the public, as well
as the County Harbors, Beaches and Parks. He reiterated that this area is not Old Irvine
Park, but is the Villa Park Reservoir and its purpose is to store water.
Mr. Speegle addressed further questions from the Council stating that there is a small
amount of fencing at the top of the outlet structure, but otherwise is not necessary; the
stilling pond is designed with a gradual decline and fills with silt; and the rangers shut
down the park when there is a danger present. He further stated he was not aware of
any trees in this area that would be affected.
Public Works Department Engineering Manager, Roger Hohnbaum, responding to
questions from Council, stated that the improvements will help correct problems on
Jamboree Road; being able to access the Peters Canyon Park area to clean out channels
will alleviate flooding; large developments pick up drainage from dedicated roadways
and rights-of-way using the facilities-when these public improvements are accepted
by the City, acceptance of the maintenance goes with it; the facility is not a sewer, and
that the water generated by the outlets is treated through the large treatment areas,
which includes a secondary settling basin, and discharged as storm water runoff; the
settling basins are in the development, not in the park; and the roadway material will
remain earth, using native materials that will visually blend in.
Mr. Brian Austin, Irvine Company Representative, speaking to landscaping plans,
stated that any concrete or rip rap required will be stained to a natural color and
Eldeberries will be planted to screen the facility from the homes above it and the trail.
Councilmember Smith stated that this issue is all about balance and having to look at
what is good for the entire community. These agreements are being offered because
the East Orange development has already been decided. She added that there will
never be homes built in this flood inundation area, there will be more plantings, the
trails are retained and the water quality will improve. She noted that the Council will
hold The Irvine Company to build everything to the exact specifications as approved.
Mayor pro tern Dumitru noted that the water is being directed into a geographical area
designed for it.
Councilmember Murphy stated that the issue before the Council is strictly approval of
the agreements, and that this will improve the quality of the water and better manage it
than the current operation.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ACTION:
Moved to 1) Find that the proposed Agreements with the County of Orange for an
easement deed and maintenance agreement at Irvine Regional park and Peters Canyon
Regional Park have been covered in the Santiago Hills II / East Orange Planned
Community Supplemental EIR 1278 / EIR 1716 previously certified by the City of
Orange on November 8, 2005;
2) Approved Easement Deed and Maintenance Agreement for the storm drain and
stilling basin within Irvine Regional Park and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City of Orange; and
3) Approved Easement Deed and Maintenance Agreement for the storm drain and
outlet structure within Peters Canyon Regional Park and authorized Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Orange.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Construction of facilities are at no cost to the City and are borne by
The Irvine Company as a condition of development of the East Orange area project.
Funding for maintenance of facilities is to be accommodated by existing maintenance
funding.
BIDS
3.8 Project No. SP 3596: Approval of plans and specifications and request
authorization to advertise for bids for fuel system upgrades at the Water Yard,
installation of new above ground storage tanks at Fire Stations No. 7 and Police
Sub-station, and removal of outdated tanks at the Police Headquarters and Fire
Station No.5. (C2500.M)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for fuel system upgrades
at the Water Yard, installation of new above ground storage tanks at Fire Stations No.7
and Police Sub-station, and removal of outdated tanks at the Police Headquarters and
Fire Station No.5. The project is ready to be advertised for bids. The estimated
construction cost is $500,000 including contingencies and administration.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for
fuel system upgrades at the Water Yard, installation of new above ground storage tanks
at Fire Station NO.7 and Police Sub-station, and removal of outdated tanks at the Police
Headquarters and Fire Station No.5.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following accounts:
720-5011-481105-9855 (Fuel Stations Renovations) $ 170,874.93
720-5023-484400-9855 (Fuel Stations Renovations) $ 57,539.67
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.9 Bid 067-41; Project No. W-640; Security Fence Replacement for the Water Plant.
Approval of plans aud specifications and request authorization to advertise for
bids. (C2500.P)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the Security Fence
Replacement for the Water Plant. The plans call for the existing block wall to be
replaced and additional landscaping. Plans and specifications have been completed and
the project is ready to be advertised for bids.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for
Security Fence Replacement for the Water Plant.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and are available to cover the cost of the
contract as follows:
601- 8011-481200-8101 Water Utility Security Improvements $100,000.00
3.10 Bid 067-40; Exterior Recoating of Reservoirs 1, lA, 9A and 10. Approval of
specifications and request for authorization to advertise for bids. (C2500.P)
SUMMARY: Specifications have been completed for the Exterior Recoating of
Reservoirs 1, lA, 9A and 10. The project is ready to be advertised for bids.
ACTION: 1) Transferred $244,000.00 from Account No. 601-8011-484501-8402 (Via
Escola Pipeline) to Account No. 601-8041-484400-8302 (Reservoir Recoating); and
2) Approved the Specifications and authorize advertising of bids for the Exterior
Recoating of Reservoirs.
FISCAL IMPACT: After transfer, funds are available to cover the cost of the project as
follows:
601-8041-484400-8302 Reservoir Recoating $632,975.00
Once the bids are opened and actual bids are known, staff will make recommendations
on the award based on available funding including request for fund transfer from other
unbudgeted funds.
3.11 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. Joan Hough
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACTS
3.12 Award of Contract - Bid No. 067-28; Fire Stations No.3 and No.5 Interior
Painting (SP-3587). (A2100.0 Agr-5047)
SUMMARY: Bids for Fire Stations Interior Painting were received and opened on
February 22, 2007. Eight bidders responded to the Notice Inviting Bids. The apparent
low bidder is D&M Painting, Inc. of Orange, CA for $19,985.00. The Engineer's
Estimate is $42,000.
ACTION: Awarded a contract in the amount of $19,985.00 to D&M Painting, Inc.,
Orange, CA and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and are
available in the following account:
725-5028-481200-9833 Fire Stations Interior Paint $42,000
3.13 Final acceptance of Bid No. 067-13, Electrical and Lighting Upgrades to Hart
Park Softball Fields and authorization to file Notice of Completion. (No Staff
Report Required) (A2100.0 Agr-4970)
SUMMARY: Bid 067-13, Electrical and Lighting Upgrades to Hart Park Softball
Fields for City of Orange. The Contractor who performed said public work and
improvements was Ace Electric, Inc.
ACTION: Accepted public work improvement, authorized release of Travelers
Casualty and Surety Company of America, Bond No. 104749062 in the amount of
$629,500, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of
Completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
PARCEL MAP
3.14 Parcel Map No. 2004-153 - St. Joseph Cancer Treatment Center. (C2500.M.16.2)
SUMMARY: Parcel Map No. 2004-153 creates two parcels to accommodate the St.
Joseph Cancer Treatment Center, a medical office building and a five deck elevated
parking structure. Both parcels shall have access to La Veta Avenue consistent with
the approved site plan.
NOTE: Councilmember Bilodeau recorded an Abstention on this item.
ACTION: Approved the Final Parcel Map No. 2004-153 and accepted dedication for
the right of access to the private driveway as shown on the Parcel Map.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
RESOLUTIONS
3.15 RESOLUTION NO. 10173 (A2100.0 Agr-4187.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving an Amendment to
the Joint Powers Agreement (JP A) for the Integrated Law and Justice Agency for
Orange County.
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 10173; and 2) Authorized the City Manager and
Police Chief to execute any related documents consistent with the implementation of
the JPA and grant continuing authority to the City Manager to execute anticipated
amendments to the JP A as recommended by the Chief of Police and approved by the
City Attorney and determined to be non-substantive in nature.
3.16 RESOLUTION NO. 10175 (C2500.M.16.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL 2007-01 adjusting lot lines of certain real property situated at 2348, 2326, 2330 and
2334 N. Rockridge Circle in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of California.
Owners: Kenneth R. Thurm and Clementina E. Peterson-Thurm, et al.
ACTION: Approved.
3.17 RESOLUTION NO. 10176 (C2500.M.16.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL 2007-02 adjusting lot lines of certain real property situated at 2348, and 2338 N.
Rockridge Circle in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of California.
Owners: Kenneth R. Thurm and Clementina E. Peterson-Thurm, et al.
ACTION: Approved
3.18 RESOLUTION NO. 10177 (C2500.J.4.6)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Relating to the Classification,
Compensation, and Terms of Employment of Executive Directors and Top
Management Employees, and Repealing Resolution No. 10064 and Amendments
Thereto.
ACTION: Approved Resolution No. 10177 and authorized staff to make the
appropriate budget transfer to departmental salary accounts.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
TIME EXTENSION
3.19 Time Extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 2409-02; Variance No. 2124-02
and Minor Site Plan Review No. 223-02 for the construction of a gas station and
mini-mart with the sale of beer and wine located at 1935 E. Katella Avenue.
(ZI500.0 ZCG-1228-04)
SUMMARY: A request to extend the entitlements for a proposed gas station and mini-
market selling wine and beer for one year.
NOTE: Mayor pro tern Dumitru recorded a No vote on this item.
ACTION: Approved One-Year Time Extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 2409-
02, Variance No. 2124-02 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 223-02.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Smith
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Councilmember Bilodeau recorded an abstention vote on Item 3.14; Mayor pro tern
Dumitru recorded a No vote on Item 3.19; Item 3.7 was removed and heard
separately. All other items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR CA VECCHE - None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None
Mayor pro tern Dumitru announced that AB 303, which will hold people accountable for
hurting and killing others while under the influence, had just passed out of the Public Safety
Committee and is now going to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 Community Video Advisory Board Annual Report for 2005 - presented by Pat
Buttress, Board President. (ORI800.0.28)
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Dumitru
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Moved to receive and file.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Report from Public Works Director - Award of Contract - Bid No. 067-27;
Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Program (AHRP) Project - Lincoln Avenue
Rehabilitation Improvements (SP-3530). (A2100.0 Agr-5048)
SUMMARY: Bids for Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation from Berkeley Street to Tustin Street
were received and opened on March 1, 2007. Five bidders responded to the Notice Inviting
Bids. The apparent low bidder is All American Asphalt of Corona, CA for $1,341,491.00.
The low bid is 16% below the Engineer's Estimate of $1,600,000.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Smith
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Moved to: 1) Award the contract in the amount of $1,341,491.00 to All American Asphalt
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and
2) Appropriate $150,000 from Account No. 550-5011-262900-3039 (State Grant Funds) to
Account No. 550-5011-483300-3039 (Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation).
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following accounts:
272-5011-483300-3039 (Gas Tax Lincoln Ave: Glassell to Berkeley)
272-5011-483300-3059 (Gas Tax Lincoln Ave: Orange-Olive to Palm)
272-5011-483300-3060 (Gas Tax Lincoln Ave: Palm to Tustin)
272-5011-483300-3061 (Gas Tax Lincoln Ave: Glassell to Orange-Olive)
550-5011-483300-3039 (State Grant Funds)
550-5011-483300-3039 (AHRP Lincoln Ave: Glassell to Berkeley)
550-5011-483300-3059 (County Contribution)
550-5011-483300-3059 (AHRP Lincoln Ave: Orange-Olive to Palm)
550-5011-483300-3060 (AHRP Lincoln Ave: Palm to Tustin)
550-5011-483300-3061 (AHRP Lincoln Ave: Glassell to Orange-Olive)
Total:
$ 176,875
$ 245,920
$ 309,600
$ 240,200
$ 150,000
$ 176,875
$ 41,945
$ 276,100
$ 309,600
$ 240.200
$2,167,315
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8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1 Mid-Year Financial Report for the period of July 1, 2006 through December 31,
2006. (C2500.E.4)
SUMMARY: Every year, a report to inform the City Council and the residents of Orange of
the status of the City's financial operations for the first half of the fiscal year is compiled and
presented to the City Council. This report provides an accounting of mid- year financial
operations both by department and by fund groups. In a separate Agenda Item,
recommendations are made for specific budget adjustments and appropriation increases for the
current fiscal year.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Smith
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Moved to receive and file.
8.2 2006-2007 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments. (C2500.E.4)
SUMMARY: This mid-year report recommends certain appropriation increases and budget
adjustments for the current fiscal year. Information available at the time the FY 07 budget was
being prepared did not suggest a need for these increased expenditures or budget revisions. At
this time, a complete accounting of the costs associated with the recent 241 Fire (Windy
Ridge) are not available. It may be necessary for staff to return to Council prior to the close of
the fiscal year for an additional adjustment to cover the unanticipated costs of the fire.
MOTION - Smith
SECOND - Bilodeau
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Moved to:
1. Appropriate $100,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the Equipment Expense Fund
(710) to 710-5023-447200 (Fuel) and authorize Finance staff to adjust the applicable allocation
accounts;
2. Appropriate $216,705 from the unreserved fund balance of the Serrano Heights CFD 91-2
(594) as follows: $71,818 to 594-5017-485100-0099 (Barrera Park) and $144,887 to 594-
3011-481200-2681 (Fire Station 8). Authorize the transfer of $510,648.24 from 594-5017-
485100 (Serrano Heights, CIP Projects) to 594-5017-485100-0099 (Barrera Park);
3. Appropriate $1,000,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the Library Facility Fees
Fund (573) to 573-2001-481200-9901 (Main Library Expansion Project) and reverse
$1,000,000 from the General Fund appropriation for the Main Library Expansion Project, 500-
2001-481200-9901;
4. Appropriate $834,300 from the unreserved fund balance of the Orange Merged Debt
Service Fund (987) to 987-9890-465400 (Tax Increment Pass Through);
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5. Authorize the reversal of $1,260,000 in Police Department program savings from the salary
and benefit accounts of the Police Department budget;
6. Appropriate the following donations received by the Police Department: a) $330 from
100-4031-293900 (donation from the Orange Emblem Club) to 100-4031-441600; b) $515
from 100-4021-293900 (donation from Target Stores) to 100-4021-447500; and appropriate
$4,200 in settlement funds received by the Fire Department from 100-3012-244400-2538
(AT&T Settlement) to 100-3012-429400-2538 (Local Training);
7. Appropriate $42,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund as follows: a)
$15,000 to 100-1401-426600 (Publicity & Advertising); and b) $27,000 to 100-1401-410000
(Salaries & Benefits);
8. Appropriate $10,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the Accrued Liability Fund to
760-1413-432205 (Unemployment Claims);
9. Appropriate $3,100 from the unreserved fund balance of the Orange/Santa Ana TSIA Fund
(286) to 286-1231-426300 (Accounting & Auditing Services);
10. Appropriate $75,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to 100-5032-
472101 (Motor Vehicle Addition);
11. Authorize the reclassification of the following positions: Personnel Analyst II to Senior
Personnel Analyst; GIS Coordinator to GIS Analyst; and Real Property Specialist to Finance
Clerk (position re-assignment). Appropriate $719 from the unreserved fund balance of the
General Fund to 100-1401-410000 (Salaries & Benefits) and $2,158 from the unreserved fund
balance of the Air Quality Management Fund to 245-1401-410000 (Salaries & Benefits) to
cover the reclassification of the Personnel Analyst in the current fiscal year;
12. Authorize the designation of one Senior Planner to Senior Planner - Historic Preservation;
13. Authorize the merger of one 19-hour Librarian I and one 20-hour Librarian I positions into
one full-time Librarian I position.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 6-07 (FIRST READING) (Continued from February 27, 2007)
(A2500.0 Ord-06-07 Construction Demolition)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.28 of the Orange
Municipal Code relating to Recycling of Self-Hauled Construction and Demolition Waste.
MOTION - Dumitru
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Moved that Ordinance No. 6-07 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by
the preceding vote; with the proposed change in language of Section 8.26.077.D giving the
Public Works Director and City Manager the discretion to impose the deposit requirement if
the City's auditing determines that permittees are not substantially complying with the
Ordinance.
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 8-07 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Campaign Reform)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 2.10 of the Orange
Municipal Code relating to Campaign Reform.
Mayor pro tern Dumitru and Councilmember Murphy stated that upon further review, they
were no longer in support of the section which imposes notification requirements on late
independent committee communications, as it could create an impingement upon free speech.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Bilodeau
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Moved that Ordinance No. 8-07 be read by title only; that Section 2.10.110 which imposes
notification requirements on late independent committee communications be deleted from
Ordinance No. 8-07; and same was set for second reading by the preceding vote.
Mayor Cavecche stated she will support Ordinance No. 8-07, but noted she opposes the $1000
contribution limit and a limit on how much a candidate can loan their own committee.
10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed at 7:00 p.m. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:
a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
Title: City Manager
b. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5.
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
City designated representatives: Steven Pham and David De Berry
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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12. ADJOURNMENT -
There was no 7:00 p.m. Session scheduled.
The City Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, Joint Study
Session with the Planning Commission, Traffic Commission and Park Planning and
Development Commission, on Tuesday, April 3, at 4:00 p.m. in the Weimer Room, to review
the 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Program.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a
regular meetiug of March 27, 2007 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police facility at 1107 North
Batavia, Shaffer Park; all of said locatious beiug in the City of Orange and freely accessible to
members of the public at least 72 hours before commencement of said regular meeting.
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