4/1/2008 - Council Minutes - CC Minutes Adj
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 8, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING April 1, 2008
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened an Adjourned Regular Meeting at
5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2008 in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
5:00 P.M. JOINT STUDY SESSION
1. OPENING
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor pro tem Dumitru
1.3 ROLL CALL
CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - None
PLANNING COMMISSION
PRESENT - Whitaker, Merino
ABSENT - Steiner, Imboden, Bonina
PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
PRESENT - Gilmer, Davidson, Remland
ABSENT - Blanc, Hairston
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
PRESENT - None
ABSENT - Lall, Pyne, Dick, Biel, King
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.
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8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1 Report on the Draft Seven Year Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY
2008-09 to 2014-2015.
City Manager John Sibley introduced the item; Sr. Assistant to the City Manager Rick Otto
reviewed highlights.
Community Services - Marie Knight reviewed proposed CIP projects.
In response to questions from Mayor Cavecche about the Santiago Trail North, Ms. Knight
explained Community Services is working with the Public Works Department, who will be
taking the lead on the management of this portion of the trail as it runs along the roadway.
It was also noted the three year time frame for the trail project will begin when the agreement
with the County is finalized, which is expected this summer; and the original Tustin Branch
Trail portion will be updated in the final budget document to reflect current status.
Fire - Chief Bart Lewis reviewed the proposed CIP projects.
Councilmember Bilodeau wanted to ensure that the fuel to power the emergency generators
would meet AQMD standards.
In response to questions from Mayor Cavecche, staff noted that money from the sale of any
property will be earmarked in the budget and dedicated for specific projects. Also, some funds
originally dedicated for Fire Station 1 were allocated to Station 8; and that the Redevelopment
Bond funds have not been allocated, but will be brought back to Council for final approval.
Library - Yolanda Moreno reviewed the proposed CIP projects. She noted that the Library will
team with Public Works on the expansion plans for EI Modena Library.
Police - Captain Dan Cahill reviewed the proposed CIP projects.
Councilmember Smith asked for a report on the EOC upgrades, which are currently on hold.
Public Works - Gail Farber reviewed the proposed CIP projects.
Mayor pro tem Dumitru asked about potential projects at Meats/Tustin Intersection, the Meats/55
Freeway interchange; and funds collected for the county islands that were annexed to the City.
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Staff noted the Tustin/Meats intersection widening is to address current traffic and future growth;
and no funds are currently being allocated for the freeway interchange project.
Staff also noted the City received approximately $1.3 million from the County with the
annexation of County islands.
Councilmember Bilodeau asked about the Meats/55 Freeway interchange project, suggesting an
environmental study to determine the feasibility of this project.
Staff noted a project study was completed for this project and the next step would be selection of
a final design and an environmental study; that an environmental study would be close to $1
million; that Redevelopment bond funds can be looked at as a potential funding source; and that
approximately 17 homes would be affected for an interchange at this location.
Councilmember Smith asked that Council be provided with a copy of the project study for the
Meats/55 Freeway interchange; and that briefings can be provided if necessary.
Councilmember Smith asked about the status of the Quiet Zone / Railroad Safety program.
It was reported staff is working with OCT A, that approximately $1 million is currently set aside
for this program, but that a new higher estimate has been received because of required pedestrian
gates and additional arms and signalization; and that traffic signal synchronization funds could
possibly be used towards Quiet Zone project.
Councilmember Smith suggested the City continue to set aside funds for the Quiet Zone program
and that a status report be provided at a public meeting.
Mayor pro tem Dumitru suggested possible use of ARCTIC funds to assist with rail safety.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None.
10. ADJOURNMENT - The City Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of an
adjourned regular meeting of Aprill, 2008 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.
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