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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.) Pag:e 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Pag:e 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Page 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. PaQ:e 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Page 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Page 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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 Page 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Page 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Page 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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 ******** 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. PaQ:e 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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) Pa2:e 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Pag:e 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Pag:e 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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. Pag:e 14 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 24, 2007 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 E Pag:e 15