7/24/2007 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Reg Meeting
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 14,2007
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
July 24, 2007
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on July 24, 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 Sister Joan Cunningham, Orange Police Chaplain
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Mark A. Murphy
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT -
ABSENT -
Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
Smith,
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Proclamation designating August 7, 2007 as National Night Out.
Presentation of Employee Service Awards.
Mayor Cavecche announced that on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. a Train
Depot Pedestrian Undercrossing Public Art Visioning workshop will be held at City
Hall.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS -
Mr. Chris Peterson, spoke on the day laborer issue. (Mayor Cavecche asked a
representative from the Police Department to speak with Mr. Peterson.)
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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 July 5, and 12, 2007.
ACTION:
Approved.
3.2 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of July 10, 2007 and
Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 10, 2007. (C2500.D.4)
ACTION:
Approved.
3.3 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:
Approved.
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.4 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report, period ending June 30, 2007.
(C2500.F)
Mayor Cavecche noted that the Report indicates a large receivable which is from the
sale of the Hambarian house; but that this is a one-time influx of funds and will not be
put into the General Fund.
City Attorney, David DeBerry added that by court order the City cannot include these
funds in the General Fund.
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Dumitru
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
ACTION: Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
AGREEMENTS
3.5 2006 Homeland Security Grant - County of Orange (acting through its lead
agency, the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department) Agreement to Transfer
Property or Funds to enhance countywide emergency preparedness. (A2100.0
Agr-4457.C)
SUMMARY: In 2006, the County of Orange (acting through its lead agency, the
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department) applied for and was awarded $5,934,629
in Homeland Security Grant funds. The funds are to be used for Office of Domestic
Preparedness (ODP) training, and emergency preparedness equipment purchases that
are federally approved through the Department of Homeland Security.
The transfer agreement covers the items that have been purchased through the 2006
Homeland Security Grant and the upcoming services for the following items:
800 MHz Microwave Radio Tower upgrades.
MIR3 - Automated Notification System.
Personal Protective Equioment (PPE) with expiration dates will be replenished to each
city.
Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) Prog:ram equipment and salary reimbursement.
EOC UOQ:rades to a baseline level so all cities in the Operational Area are equally
equipped.
Training to sustain ongoing Command Officers Response to Terrorism and the Law
Enforcement Response to Terrorism courses.
IMAP software orog:ram that organizes and stores critical infrastructure information
into a response folder by location. This is used by first responders only.
ACTION: Approved Agreement between the City of Orange and the County of Orange
(acting through its lead agency, the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department) and
authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the City of Orange. The City of
Orange would only be accepting the transfer of certain grant funds, personal property or
equipment to be used for grant purposes.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.6 Replacement Automatic Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire, Rescue and
Emergency Medical Services between City of Orange Fire Department and the
Orange County Fire Authority. (A2100.0 Agr-2910.A)
SUMMARY: The replacement agreement provides for Exchange of Fire, Rescue and
Emergency Services between the City of Orange Fire Department and the Orange
County Fire Authority.
Discussion - In response to a question by Mayor pro tem Dumitru, Fire Battalion Chief
Frank Eickhoff explained the difference between a paramedic unit as two paramedics
on one vehicle; and paramedic assessment units as two separate vehicles carrying one
paramedic each, adding that, by definition, the City does not currently have paramedic
units.
Mayor pro tem Dumitru expressed his concern that the City requests mutual aid from
other agencies able to provide a paramedic unit, but the City is not able to reciprocate
this service outside its boundaries.
Chief Eickhoff stated that the City had been given an exemption upon entering the
transport program and that Council would be provided a copy of the exemption letter.
Mayor pro tem Dumitru stated he would like to see the City transition back to having
dedicated paramedics on dedicated paramedic units as opposed to the current structure.
MOTION - Dumitru
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
ACTION: I) Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
replacement Automatic Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire, Rescue and Emergency
Services between the City of Orange Fire Department and the Orange County Fire
Authority, and 2) Authorized the Fire Chief to develop and enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Orange County Fire Authority Fire Chief as a guide for day-
to-day operations between the City of Orange Fire Department and the Orange County
Fire Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.7 Renewal of Agreement between Wittman Enterprises and the City of Orange for
EMT Transportation Program billing services. (A21 00.0 Agr-2599.F)
SUMMARY: Wittman Enterprises is the current contractor for Fire Department EMT
Transportation Program billing. Their job is to collect the fees and charges generated
when Fire Department personnel treat and/or transport citizens to the hospital. The Fire
Department is recommending renewal thru 2010.
Discussion - In response to questions by Councilmember Bilodeau, Fire Chief Bart
Lewis stated that the 63% collection rate is average and can be affected by a City's
population percentage covered by Medicare and MediCal; and that Wittman is one of
the only companies performing this type of service, adding that other cities' fire
departments utilize Wittman Enterprises or have had to hire their own collection staff
due to a lack of collection companies performing this service.
Captain Greg Lewin stated that the latest agreement expired June 28, 2007. He also
stated that this company is charging the City a lower rate than the industry standard in
exchange for the contract.
Mayor pro tem Dumitru requested information on which billing compames other
Orange County cities use for their EMT billing services.
MOTION - Bilodeau
SECOND - Dumitru
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement with Wittman Enterprises on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMP ACT:
as follows:
125-3015-426700
100-3022-426700
Sufficient funds have been included in the proposed 07-08 budget
Other Professional and Contractual Services
Other Professional and Contractual Services
$90,000
$60,824
Subsequent years will be similar to the above.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.8 Second Amendment to Agreement No. 4961 between the City of Orange and
Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. for general landscape maintenance services
of City Parks. (A2100.0 Agr-4961.2)
SUMMARY: An amendment to revise the service level category for Eisenhower Park
from Seasonal Part-Time, and Mowing only, to Yearly Full-Time commencing with the
First Extension Term for a new total monthly contract amount of $40,449.67.
ACTION: Approved the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 4961; and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment of behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available to cover the cost of the amendment as follows:
100-7022-427100 Contractual Services $485,396
APPROPRIATION
3.9 Appropriation of funds received from Santa Ana College for Fire Department
training. (C2500.H)
SUMMARY: Santa Ana College offered a program which paid $2.50 per person for
each hour of training provided. The Fire Department recently received a check in the
amount of $27,340.00 from Santa Ana College. The money to be appropriated will be
used for improving the department's overall training program.
ACTION: Appropriated $27,340 from Account 100-3023-292100-2533 (Santa Ana
Training Funds) to 100-3023-429400-2534 (Local Training).
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Grant funds have already been received from Santa Ana College.
BIDS
3.10 Award of Bid No. 067-38 and appropriation of funds for Landscape Maintenance
Services for Santiago Hills Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 86-2.
(A2100.0 Agr-5114)
SUMMARY: Bids for full landscape maintenance services for the Santiago Hills
Landscape Assessment District No. 86-2 were received and opened on April 5, 2007.
The selected bidder is Merchants Landscape Services, Inc. in the amount of$280,900.
ACTION: Approved and awarded Bid No. 067-38 to Merchants Landscape
Services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of
the City.
NOTE: This is a partial award of this bid with Agr-51 04 receiving the remainder for
the Sycamore Crossing Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 94-1.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
FISCAL IMPACT:
services as follows:
291- 7026-424301
100-7022-424301
Funds are available to cover the cost of landscape maintenance
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Maintenance
$277,624
$ 3,276
3.11 Award of Bid No. 067-46 to Selman Chevrolet of Orange for the purchase of one
Police Package Chevrolet Tahoe. (C2500.K)
SUMMARY: Approve purchase of one Police Package Chevrolet Tahoe for
Commercial Enforcement of the Orange Police Department from Selman Chevrolet of
Orange. The cost of the vehicle replacement is $33,306.86 and is on the FY 07/08
Vehicle Replacement List.
NOTE: Councilmember Murphy abstained on this item due to a potential conflict
of interest with his wife's employment.
ACTION: Authorized purchase of one Police Package Chevrolet Tahoe from
Selman Chevrolet of Orange in the amount of$33,306.86.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are currently available in the following account:
720-5023-472102 Vehicle Replacement Fund $ 33,306.86
CONTRACTS
3.12 Contract Change Order No.1 and Final; Bid No. 067-39; SP-3595; Slurry Seal
and Microsurfacing at Various Locations, FY 2006-07. (A2100.0 Agr-5065)
SUMMARY: This Contract Change Order authorizes payment for extra work at agreed
unit prices. The total cost for this change order is $53,059.38.
ACTION: Approved Contract Change Order No. 1 and Final in the amount of
$53,059.38 to Pavement Coatings Company for the extra work.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following account:
262-5011-483300-3120 Local Street Maintenance $53,059.38
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.13 Contract Change Order No.1 and Final; Bid No. 067-30; Project No. SP-3574;
CDBG Project - Beverly Drive and Crescent Drive Rehabilitation Projects.
(A2100.0 Agr-5053)
SUMMARY: This Contract Change Order authorizes payment for extra work at agreed
unit prices. The total cost for this change order is $23,074.71.
ACTION: Transferred $5,000.00 from 310-9645-483300-4053 (Beverly Dr.
Rehabilitation) to 310-9645-483300-4054 (Crescent Dr. Rehabilitation); and approved
Contract Change Order No.1 and Final in the amount of $23,074.71 to Elite Bobcat
Service, Inc. for the extra work.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds will be available in the Capital Improvement Program in the
following accounts:
310-9645-483300-4053
310-9645-483300-4054
(CDBG Beverly Drive Rehabilitation)
(CDBG Crescent Drive Rehabilitation)
$20,592.75
$ 2,481.96
3.14 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 067-39; SP-3595; Slurry Seal and Microsurfacing at
Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2006-07 and authorization to file Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder (No staff report required). (A2100.0 Agr-
5065)
SUMMARY: Bid No. 067-39; SP-3595; Slurry Seal and Microsurfacing at Various
Locations, Fiscal Year 2006-07. Staffrecommends acceptance of improvements. The
contractor on said job was Pavement Coatings Co.
ACTION: Accepted public work improvements; authorized release of Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland, Bond No. 08863490 in the amount of$151,251.00, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
3.15 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 067-30; SP-3574; Beverly Drive and Crescent Drive
Rehabilitation Project and authorization to file Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder (No staff report required). (A2100.0 Agr-5053)
SUMMARY: Bid No. 067-30; SP-3574; Beverly Drive and Crescent Drive
Rehabilitation Project. Staff recommends acceptance of improvements. The contractor
on said job was Elite Bobcat Service, Inc.
ACTION: Accepted public work improvements; authorized release of Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland, Bond No. 7591000 in the amount of $118,036.00, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
GRANTS
3.16 Assembly Bill (AB) 3229 grant money for funding of Police support personnel.
(C2500.KO
SUMMARY: AB 3229 makes funds available under the Citizen's Option for Public
Safety (COPS) Program in the Governor's budget. The City of Orange anticipates
receiving $225,000 of these funds and proposes to fund one Crime Prevention
Specialist, and one part-time and one full-time Civilian Investigator. These positions
enhance the Police Department's ability to place sworn Police Officers in the field.
ACTION: Allocated the FY 2007 COPS grant award (upon receipt) to fund two full-
time and one part-time civilian positions through June 30, 2008,
FISCAL IMPACT: Since 1997, the City of Orange has received funds through the
COPS grant program. These funds have been placed in a separate fund (354 - AB
3229 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services) and cannot be transferred to or
intermingled with other funds, except to facilitate appropriation and expenditures by the
statute. Interest earnings in Fund 354 will also be allocated to payroll expenditures for
the three positions. The anticipated award of $225,000 will support the allocation plan
and the approval does not require a budget adjustment.
RESOLUTIONS
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.17 RESOLUTION NO. 10174 (Continued from June 26, 2007) (C2500.J.1.0.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adjusting the amount of the
Park and Recreational Facilities Development Impact Fees for the implementation of
Chapter 3.40 of Title 3 of the Orange Municipal Code and amending the City's Master
Schedule of Fees and Charges.
ACTION: Continued to no date certain.
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.18 RESOLUTION NO. 10183 (Continued from June 26, 2007) (C2500.J.1.0.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adjusting the amount of the
Fees in Lieu of Dedication of Land for Park or Recreational Facilities under Chapter
16.60 of Title 16 of the Orange Municipal Code and amending the City's Master
Schedule of Fees and Charges.
ACTION: Continued to no date certain.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
(REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARA TEL Y)
3.19 RESOLUTION NO. 10181 (Continued from June 26, 2007) (C2500.J.1.0.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adjusting the amount of the
Library Facilities Fees under Chapter 3.50 of Title 3 of the Orange Municipal Code and
amending the City's Master Schedule of Fees and Charges.
ACTION: Continued to no date certain.
MOTION - Dumitru
SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Durnitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
Items 3.4, 3.6, and 3.7 were removed and heard separately. Councilmember Murphy
abstained on Item 3.11. Items 3.17, 3.18 and 3.19 were continued to no date certain.
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
4.1 Consideration of nominating Mr. Darren Smith to the Orange Elderly Services
Board of Directors. (OR1800.0.3.2)
MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Dumitru
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
Moved to nominate Mr. Darren Smith to the Orange Elderly Services Board of Directors.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Bilodeau requested staff to prepare a report outlining the necessary steps to
effectuate an interchange at Meats and the 55 Freeway, with information on funding, the
required process and a timeline.
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 Annual Report from the Audit Committee. (OR1800.0.27.17)
This report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Committee during the past
fiscal year.
Audit Committee Chairman David Sundstrom provided a brief report.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Dumitru
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
Moved to Receive and File.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Report from Community Services Director - Update on Santiago Creek Bike Trail
project current status, funding and recommendation for completion. (C2500.N)
SUMMARY: Staff is seeking Council direction based on an update on the current status of the
Santiago Creek Bike Trail, the available funding for the project and completion timelines.
Discussion - Community Services Department Director, Marie Knight provided a staff report
stating that in 1994 the original trail project was initiated by CalTrans; and in 1999 the City
assumed responsibility for the Orange portion of what was then called the Tustin Branch Trail.
The trail was assigned funding from Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). In
2006 the name of the trail was changed to the current name due to a necessary realignment of
the trail.
Ms. Knight stated the following status of the project: All the technical studies have been
approved; discussion will begin with Fish and Wildlife Services to draft an agreement to
decrease biological impacts of the project to less than significant impacts; followed by
implementing requirements under CEQA; and finally, obtain project approvals from the City's
Park Planning & Development Commission, Planning Commission and City Council. She
added that in 12 to 17 months the project will be ready to go to bid; OCTA has stated their
funding obligation through August, 2009; and that after CEQA certification, grant funding can
be pursued.
Speakers - in support of the project and appropriation.
Shirley Grindle
Peter Wetzel
John Moore
Roy Shahbazian (did not speak, but indicated his support)
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Mayor pro tem Dumitru inquired of the possibility ofthis trail being extended down the Edison
right-of-way, behind the former Regal Lanes bowling alley, at some future time.
Ms. Knight responded that there are many proposed projects on the trail maps requiring
identification as to the priorities and funding opportunities; adding that the Community
Services department has a part-time intern assessing grant opportunities.
Mayor Cavecche reiterated that this trail is a priority on the Community Services CIP list along
with El Camino, Grijalva and Hart Parks, adding that staff has been directed to aggressively
pursue other money from OCTA.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
Moved to direct staff: 1) To proceed with the project; and appropriate $258,000 from the
Unreserved General Fund balance to 100-7021-485100-6100 (Santiago Creek Biketrail); and
2) To continue to search for other grant opportunities to cover the anticipated shortfall in
construction costs.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Additional funds in the amount of $258,000 are required for completion of
the design phase of this project. Sufficient funds are available to be appropriated from the
unreserved general fund balance. Staff will return to Council with additional
recommendations for appropriating the necessary funds for project completion at award of bid.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 15-07 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Vehicles & Traffic)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Adding Section 10.82.020 to Chapter
10.82 of Title 10 of the Orange Municipal Code Prohibiting the Riding of Skateboards,
Bicycles and Similar Devices on Posted Public Property.
MOTION - Dumitru
SECOND - Bilodeau
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
Moved that Ordinance No. 15-07 be read by title only and same was adopted by the preceding
vote.
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 16-07 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Ord-16-07 Vehicles &
Traffic)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Adding Section 10.42.065 to Chapter
10.42 of the Orange Municipal Code Pertaining to No Overnight Parking in Designated Off-
Street City Parking Lots.
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Dumitru
AYES - Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
Moved that Ordinance No. 16-07 be read by title only and same was adopted by the preceding
vote.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 94-1
(SYCAMORE CROSSING). (Continued from June 26, 2007) L1200.0 LMD-94-1)
The public hearing to consider the levy of annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance
District No. 94-1, which is located in the Sycamore Crossing Tract, was continued to this time
from June 26.2007.
Public Works Director, Gail Farber provided a report, stating that staff had met with the
Sycamore Crossing Homeowners Association board to assess the Association's willingness to
assume the maintenance of the landscaping. The Association has expressed an interest and
requested further meetings to discuss the options.
Council discussed the need to get the Association's commitment and the consequences of not
raising the assessment, which would result in depletion of the reserves by the end of the fiscal
year. If the assessment is not raised this year, next year's assessment could jump to the
maximum allowed rate. It was also stated that if the Association agreed to take over the
maintenance, but did not meet the City's standards, the City would step in and the Association
charged for the services provided.
City Attorney, David DeBerry confirmed the Association would be required to obtain liability
Insurance.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
THE MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Speaker - Mark Sedam spoke on a problem with dog owners walking their dogs along the
paths, but not cleaning up after them and suggested more signage be placed to inform them of
their responsibilities. He further stated his concern that the City's maintenance costs seemed
excessIve.
Council confirmed with Mr. Sedum, who sits on the Association board but was speaking as an
individual property owner, that the board has not made a commitment yet to take over the
landscape maintenance, nor has the association looked into insurance.
Mr. Sedum stated that the board consists of five homeowners who serve one-year terms, with
annual elections in September. He further stated that the board has not reviewed all the data
nor considered the costs, as well as their options.
Associate Civil Engineer, Jim Devore stated that the City used to maintain a large balance in
the landscape maintenance reserve account, but that was changed by Proposition 218 which
disallowed that practice, forcing the City to drop the rates to comply. He indicated that the
plan is to stabilize and maintain the reserve account at a six-month level.
THE MAYOR CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Council stated support for the staff recommendations and for continued discussions with the
homeowner association to get the association's commitment to take over the landscape
maintenance; and the need for the association to meet the legal requirements, including
insurance; and the need to post additional signage for dog owners.
RESOLUTION NO. 10196
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Engineer's Report and
Providing for the Annual Assessment for Landscape Maintenance District 94-1 (Sycamore
Crossing).
MOTION - Bilodeau
SECOND - Murphy
AYES Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - Smith
Moved to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 10196; and 2) Establish the assessment for fiscal year
2007/08 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 94-1 at $175 per unit per year.
Staff was directed to continue discussions with the Sycamore Crossing Homeowners
Association regarding transfer of the maintenance of the Landscape Maintenance District
improvements to the Association.
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11. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
12. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed at 5 :50 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 and
Personnel Manager Mike Harary
Employee Organizations: Orange Management Association
Orange Maintenance and Crafts Employees Association
Orange Municipal Employees Association
Water Department Employees Association
b. 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.
13. ADJOURNMENT - The City Council Adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
There was no 7:00 p.m. Session scheduled for the July 24, 2007 Council Meeting.
The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2007.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a
regular meeting of July 24, 2007 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police facility at 1107 North
Batavia, and the Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman; 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.
M URPHY
CITY CLERK
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