3/18/2008 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Adj
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 25, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING March 18, 2008
The City Council of the City of Orange, California, convened an Adjourned Regular Meeting at
5 :00 p.m. on March 18, 2008 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 18,2008
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1 Proposed 2008-09 Budget - Report on Workplans by City Department.
City Manager John Sibley and Sf. Assistant to the City Manager Rick Otto provided an
introduction to the Study Session.
City Manager - Rick Otto reviewed the proposed W orkplans
City Attorney - David DeBerry reviewed the proposed Workplans.
City Clerk - Mary Murphy reviewed the proposed Workplans
Finance - Richard Jacobs reviewed the proposed Workplans.
In response to questions from Councilmember Bilodeau, he noted the workplan to monitor and
draw down Del Rio CFD bond proceeds, worth approximately $30 million.
Personnel- Steven Pham reviewed the proposed Workplans
Library - Yolanda Moreno reviewed the proposed W orkplans.
In response to questions from Councilmember Smith, she noted that the Library does fingerprint
volunteer workers.
Fire - Chief Bart Lewis reviewed the proposed Workplans
Councilmember Bilodeau spoke on the possibility of grant funds for a signal pre-emption plan.
Police - Chief Bob Gustafson reviewed the proposed W orkplans.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 18, 2008
8.1 Proposed 2008-09 Budget - Report on Workplans by City Department (Continued)
Public Works - Jamie Herbon reviewed the proposed Workplans.
Councilmember Bilodeau wanted to ensure that the Police vehicles were being put into service as
soon as possible.
Councilmember Smith noted several key retirements in Public Works which will be a great loss
of experience. She wanted to ensure that a plan was in place to fill these positions as soon as
possible; and did not want to see any gap in the transition which affects service levels.
Staff reported that the recruitment for these positions is currently ongoing, noting the challenge
in finding qualified candidates for these types of positions. There is no guarantee the positions
will be filled prior to the retirements, but will be filled as soon as possible.
In response to questions from Councilmember Smith, Ms. Herbon noted that funds have been set
aside each year for the Quiet Zone program, and that this program will be discussed in more
detail at the CIP Study Session; and the addition of acorn lighting will also be discussed in the
CIP budget.
Community Development - Alice Angus reviewed the proposed W orkplans.
In response to questions from Mayor Cavecche, staff noted there are plans to move ahead with
the use of computers for field personnel, and will be testing a certain model shortly.
Mayor Cavecche asked to be informed on the testing and the results.
Councilmember Smith asked about the On-line Historic Preservation Program, noting that she
had heard that the system was down.
Staff noted that there may be problems with individual computers not being current enough to
access this information; and staff is working on the problem.
Community Services - Marie Knight reviewed the proposed W orkplans.
Mayor Cavecche asked about the County funding for the Santiago trail and a timeline for the
process; and timing of the Steve Ambriz Park.
Ms. Knight indicated they have yet to receive any information from the County on the trail, but
will be meeting the following day; and once a starting point has been identified, a time line can be
established. She also indicated that staff anticipates being able to utilize some of the funding for
contract management.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 18, 2008
8.1 Proposed 2008-09 Budget - Report on Workplans by City Department (Continued)
With regard to Steve Ambriz Park, staff had just received the responses to plan check comments
and are waiting for a soils report on the ground settling.
Roger Hohnbaum, Assistant City Engineer, indicated the main part of the park has been filled,
but the slope is still not filled; and the last report, from about five months ago, indicated the
settlement is still quite active and staff is monitoring and watching the rate of settlement.
Councilmember Smith asked about any vacancies in Community Services.
Ms. Knight indicated current vacancies include a full time Sf. Analyst position, a part time
Coordinator position for the Resource Center, and a full time Coordinator candidate is currently
in the background process.
Ms. Knight also reported on the Resource Center, noting that in conjunction with the city's
Neighborhood Enhancement Team, the Center is working as a facilitator for volunteer
organizations who are working to enhance neighborhoods.
Economic Development - Jim Reichert reviewed the proposed Workplans
In response to questions from Mayor Cavecche, he noted the recruitment to fill the Public Affairs
Manager position is underway and numerous applications have been received.
City Council - Council reviewed the proposed W orkplans.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None.
10. ADJOURNMENT - The City Council adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of the City Council Agenda of an
Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 18, 2008 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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