Council Minutes 04/14/15APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 12, 2015
CITY COUNCIL ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2015
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on April 14, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. in a
Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
4:30 P.M. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
ABSENT — None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS —None
3. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Recognition of Employee Service.
4. RECESS
The City Council recessed at 5:10 p.m. to the Closed Session. The next Regular City
Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
5:00 P.M. SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
ABSENT — None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None
APRIL 14, 2015
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:15
p.m. with all Members present.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Potential Litigation — Significant exposure to
Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
1) One potential case.
b. Public employee appointment /employment pursuant to Government Code Section
54957:
Title: Community Development Director
4. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING: At 6:10 p.m., the City Council adjourned the
Closed Session to its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in the Council
Chambers.
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6:00 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 INVOCATION
APRIL 14, 2015
Given by Father Neil Edlin from St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Girl Scout Troops 1475, 994, and 3036.
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
ABSENT — None
1.3 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Presentation by the Friends of Orange Public Library to Orange Public Library
Presentation of Proclamation Declaring April 12 -18, 2015 as National Library Week
Presentation of Proclamation Declaring April 25, 2015 as Arbor Day
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring K9 Argo for his Service to the City of Orange
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Donate Life month
Recognition of 2014 Community Partners
Mayor Smith announced that personalized bricks can be purchased for placement at the
Hart Park bandshell.
Mayor Smith announced the passing of Saylor Voris, the daughter of Orange Firefighter,
John Voris.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Addison Adams — spoke about problems at the sand and gravel operation in East Orange.
Steve Wolford — expressed concerns with the increasing transient population and also
criminal activity in the downtown area.
Lori Nadeau — expressed concerns with the increasing transient population and also
criminal activity in the downtown area.
Mark Miersma — expressed concerns with the increasing transient population and also
criminal activity in the downtown area.
Nick Lall — spoke about problems with the sand and gravel operation in East Orange.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
APRIL 14, 2015
John Salat — discussed the lack of parking available for rental units within the Permit
Parking Area P.
Dr. Howard Rothfeder — spoke about problems with the sand and gravel operation in East
Orange.
Bob Myers — spoke about problems with the sand and gravel operation in East Orange.
Ann Myers — spoke about problems with the sand and gravel operation in East Orange.
Dan Martin — spoke about problems with the sand and gravel operation in East Orange.
Gwen Wagner — expressed concerns with the increase in the crime rate in the downtown
area including the burglary of her own business last December.
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 Confirmation of warrant registers dated March 5, 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 2015.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2 City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of March 10, 2015 and Adjourned Regular
Meeting of April 1, 2015. (C2500.D.4)
ACTION: Approved.
3.3 Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
AGREEMENTS
3.4 Authorizing the conveyance of underground electrical vault and transformer to
Southern California Edison on City of Orange property (132 S. Orange Street) to
facilitate the installation of electrical equipment in the southeast quadrant of the Old
Towne Plaza. (A2100.0 Agr -6215)
NOTE: Councilmember Alvarez recorded an abstention due to a nearby property interest.
ACTION: 1) Authorized the conveyance of underground electrical vault and transformer
on City of Orange property to Southern California Edison, and 2) Executed Agreement for
Installation and Conveyance of Facilities document in favor of Southern California Edison.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
APRIL 14, 2015
3.5 Cooperation and License Agreement with the Girl Scouts of Orange County (GSOC).
(A2100.0 Agr- 5405.B)
ACTION: Approved the Agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
on behalf of the City.
APPROPRIATIONS
3.6 Acceptance of $42,882.00 in program incentive from Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California for purchase of Calsense irrigation equipment in the Santiago
Hills Landscape Assessment District. (OC1300.G.1)
ACTION: Accepted incentive of $42,882 to 291.7024.48210.00000 (Santiago Hills LAD
— Expense Reimbursement).
3.7 Appropriation transfer from Fund 291 Unreserved Fund Balance to Professional &
Consulting - Santiago Hills Landscape Assessment District (SHAD) Efficiency Design.
(L1200.0)
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $11,970.00 from Fund 291 (Irvine — 86 -2
Landscape Maintenance) unreserved balance to 291.7026.51670.20180 (Professional &
Consulting — SHAD Efficiency Design).
3.8 Appropriation of $58,348.85 in revenue from a variety of sources for Park and
Facilities Maintenance and Renovation at the following parks: El Modena, Handy,
Grijalva, Hart, Orange Depot Building, Orange Community Gardens, and
McPherson Athletic Facility. (C2500.N)
ACTION: 1) Authorized the appropriation of $44,605.10 from Revenue Account
100.7001.42480.00000 (User Group Maintenance Fees) to 100.7022.51700.00000
(Contractual Services); 2) Authorized the appropriation of $2,500.00 from Revenue
Account 100.7022.48210.00000 (Expense Reimbursements) to 100.7022.51401.00000
(Repairs to Buildings and Fixed Equipment); 3) Authorized the appropriation of $2400.00
from the General Fund unreserved fund balance to expenditure account
100.7022.51700.00000 (Contractual Services); 4) Authorized the appropriation of
$3,843.75 from Revenue Account 100.7001.44210.20227 (Garden Plots) to
100.7001.51700.20227; and 5) Authorized the appropriation of $5,000.00 from
512.7021.44212.00000 (El Modena Park Facility -Cell Tower Fee) to
512.7022.53674.00000 (Park Furniture).
3.9 Appropriation of $94,265.09 received from the State of California for the King
Incident in El Dorado County. (C2500.H)
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's revenue budget a $94,265.09 reimbursement
payment from the State of California for the King Incident, into revenue account number
100.3021.48212.00000 (Reimbursement from O.E.S.); and 2) Authorized the appropriation
of $94,265.09 into expenditure account 100.3021.50221.00000 (Overtime — Safety).
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
APRIL 14, 2015
3.10 Appropriation of Donation from the Friends of the Orange Public Library (FOPL)
of $21,800.00. (C2500.I)
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's revenue budget a $21,800.00 donation from FOPL
into revenue Account No. 100.2001.48390.19990 (Friends of the Library Donations); and
2) Authorized the appropriation of $21,800 into the following expenditure accounts:
100.2001.51840.19990 - FOPL (Local training) $3,500
100.2001.53301.19990 - FOPL (Book budget) $9,500
100.2001.53340.19990 - FOPL (Craft supplies - Admin) $2,000
100.2016.53340.19990 - FOPL (Craft supplies - Adult) $500
100.2017.51670.19990 - FOPL (Other professional & consulting services) $1,800
100.2017.53340.19990 - FOPL (Craft supplies- Children & Teen) $4,500
$21,800
3.11 Appropriation of donation and sponsorship revenue for City of Orange Community
Services Department special events and programs from Chapman University.
(C2500.N)
ACTION: Appropriated sponsorships and donations in the amount of $10,000.00 from
revenue account: 100.7015.48390.00000 (Special Event Donations) to expenditure
account: 100.7015.51780.00000 (Other Contractual Services).
3.12 Cooperative Agreement No. C -5 -3183 between the City of Orange and the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) providing for funding for design and
installation of a video surveillance system at the Orange Transportation Center.
(A2100.0 Agr -6216)
ACTION: 1) Approved Cooperative Agreement No. C -5 -3183 between the City of Orange
and OCTA for design and installation of a video surveillance system at the Orange
Transportation Center (OTC); 2) Accepted into the City's revenue budget $750,000 from
OCTA, into revenue account number 550.9810.45460.30074 (Reimbursable Capital
Projects— OTC -Video Surveillance); 3) Authorized the appropriation of $750,000 into
expenditure account number 550.9810.56020.30074, (Reimbursable Capital Projects —
OTC -Video Surveillance); and 4) Authorized the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
attest to the Agreement on behalf of the City.
BIDS
3.13 Rejection of all bids for Bid No. 145 -35, SP -3883; Orange Police Headquarters Walk -
in Evidence Cooler/Freezer Installation Project. (C2500.M)
ACTION: Rejected all bids received.
3.14 Bid No. 145 -47; Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations, Fiscal Year
2014 -2015. Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for
bids. (S4000.S.7)
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the
Annual Pavement Maintenance Project at Various Locations, FY 2014 -2015.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
APRIL 14, 2015
3.15 Bid No. 145 -04; Approval of plans and specifications, and request authorization to
advertise for bids for three (3) Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program
(HSIP) Left Turn Phasing Signal Modification projects: 1) Chapman Avenue at
Hewes Street; 2) Chapman Avenue at Esplanade Street; and 3) Tustin Street at
Mayfair Avenue. (S4000.S.3.3)
ACTION: Approved the plans and specifications, and authorized advertising for bids for
the HSIP Left Turn Phasing Signal Modification projects: 1) Chapman Avenue at Hewes
Street; 2) Chapman Avenue at Esplanade Street; and 3) Tustin Street at Mayfair Avenue.
(ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND HEARD SEPERATELY)
3.16 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
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. Wilbur L. Chambers
b. Annabelle and Ryan Baldasari
Public Speakers
Ryan Baldasari — spoke against Claim (b) being denied per the recommendation.
Annabelle Baldisari — spoke against Claim (b) being denied per the recommendation.
Discussion — City Attorney Winthers answered Council's questions about the claim
process and the next recourse of action for the claimants. He explained that even if the
claim was denied at the meeting, the claimants could still continue communications with
the City Attorney's office throughout the process.
MOTION — Whitaker
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to deny Claim for Damages, Claim "a," and refer to City Attorney and Adjuster.
MOTION — Whitaker
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
NOES — Alvarez
Moved to deny Claim for Damages, Claim "b," and refer to City Attorney and Adjuster.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACTS
3.17 Award of Contract — Bid No. 145 -40; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) required
Plaza Accessibility Improvement. (A2100.0 Agr -6217)
ACTION: Awarded the contract in the amount of $29,300 to El Camino Construction &
Engineering Corporation of Long Beach, CA; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
3.18 Award of Contract — Bid No. 145 -43; FY 2014 -15 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Project — Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Wheelchair Access
Ramps at Various Locations. (A2100.0 Agr -6218)
ACTION: Awarded a contract in the amount of $78,780 to Vido Samarzich, Inc., Alta
Loma, CA 91701; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.
3.19 Contract Change Order No. 1 for Agreement No. 6168; Installation of network
cabling for Civic Center Administration, Public Works, Community Services,
Corporation Yard Fleet, and other City off - Campus Buildings Project. (A2100.0 Agr -
6168)
NOTE: Councilmember Murphy recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict of
interest with his employment.
ACTION: Approved Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $87,141.60 to GA
Technical Services, Inc.
3.20 Contract Change Order No. 1 for Agreement No. 6167, Bid No. 145 -20; Shaffer Street
Storm Drain Improvements Project. (A2100.0 Agr -6167)
ACTION: Approved Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $58,000.00 to David
T. Wasden, Inc.
GRANTS
3.21 FY14 Pre - disaster Mitigation Competitive Grant Program (PDM): Hazard
Mitigation Plan Authorized Agent. (C2500.H)
ACTION: Designated the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief of Services as Authorized Agents
for the City of Orange.
PERMIT PARKING
3.22 Approval of "NO FEE" parking permits in Municipal Parking Lot No. 2 on S. Orange
St. for the Assistance League of Orange (10 permits), and First United Methodist
Church (2 permits). (S4000.3.1.2)
ACTION: Approved the request and issued the parking permits to be valid from July 1,
2015 through December 31, 2015; and also from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
PERMITS
3.23 Special Event Permit request from the Assistance League of Orange, California, Inc.
to host the 9 11 Annual Taste of Orange, on Sunday, May 3, 2015. (P1300.0.9)
ACTION: 1) Approved the Special Event Permit with Assistance League of Orange,
California, Inc.; to hold their Annual "Taste of Orange" on Sunday May 3, 2015; 2)
Authorized the sale and permit the purchase, possession, and consumption of alcoholic
beverages at the annual "Taste of Orange" event, on a portion of the South Orange Street
public parking lot pursuant to the requirements of section 5.72.080 of the OMC; and 3)
Approved wavier of $208 parking lot usage fee for this event.
PROPERTY
3.24 Authorizing the granting of a public utility easement to Southern California Edison
on City of Orange property to facilitate the installation of electrical equipment in the
southeast quadrant of the Old Towne Plaza. (D4000.0)
NOTE: Councilmember Alvarez recorded an abstention due to a nearby property interest.
ACTION: 1) Authorized the granting of a public utility easement on City of Orange
property, and 2) Executed Easement Deeds in favor of the public utility company.
PURCHASES
3.25 Purchase of two (2) Public Safety Vehicles for the Orange Police Department.
(C2500.K)
NOTE: Councilmember Murphy recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict of
interest with his wife's employment.
ACTION: 1) Authorized the purchase of two Sport Utility Vehicles from McPeek Dodge
in Anaheim, CA, in the amount of $ 65,687.80; 2) Awarded contract for building /outfitting
the above vehicles to Hi Standard of Orange, CA, in a not to exceed amount of $7,500.00;
and 3) Authorized the City Manager to surplus the replaced vehicles.
3.26 Purchase of five AutoPulse Cardiac Support Pump devices from Zoll Medical
Corporation by the Fire Department. (C2500.H)
ACTION: Authorized the purchase of five AutoPulse Cardiac Support Pumps from Zoll
Medical Corporation on a sole- source basis for $60,275.88.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
APRIL 14, 2015
3.27 Purchase of a video management and camera surveillance system for the Public
Works Department, Water Division headquarters, various reservoirs, and well sites
through a cooperative agreement. (A2100.0 Agr -6919)
ACTION: 1) Authorized the appropriation of $80,000 from the Water Funds Unreserved
Fund Balance to Account 600.8011.56020.18101 (Security Improvements); and 2)
Authorized the purchase of a video management and camera surveillance system for the
Public Works Department, Water Division headquarters from Leverage Information
Systems, Inc. of Ontario, CA, in the amount of $280,171.32 and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the contract.
3.28 Award of Bid 145 -29 to supply four dump truck vehicles from Wondries Fleet Group
and Western Truck Exchange. ((C2500.M)
ACTION: 1) Authorized the purchase of one F -450 cab and chassis and three F -550 cabs
and chassis from Wondries Fleet Group; 2) Authorized the purchase of one landscape
dump body and three 2 -3 cubic yard dump bodies from Western Truck Exchange; and 3)
Authorized the City Manager to surplus the replaced vehicles.
REPORTS
3.29 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California. (C2300.E)
ACTION: Received and filed 2014 General Plan Annual Progress Report for submittal to
the State by Planning Division staff.
RESOLUTIONS
3.30 RESOLUTION NO. 10856 (A2100.0 Agr- 2763.B)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving an Amendment to the
2009 Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange.
ACTION: Approved.
3.31 RESOLUTION NO. 10859 (T2200.0)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the submittal of
improvement projects for funding by the Orange County Transportation Authority under
the Competitive Measure M2 Regional Traffic Synchronization Program.
ACTION: Approved.
MOTION
— Murphy
SECOND
— Whitaker
AYES
— Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Item 3.16 was removed and heard separately. Councilmember Alvarez recorded an
abstention on Items 3.4 and 3.24, and Councilmember Murphy recorded an abstention on
Items 3.19 and 3.25. All other items on the Consent Calendar were approved as
recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4.
4.2
REPORTS FROM MAYOR SMITH
Consideration of Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Community Development Block Grant Committee:
Janice Mickelson - Weilmuenster
David Gillanders (alternate)
Reappoint
5.
6.
7.
7.1
Investment Advisory Committee:
Reappoint:
Mary Ellen Manning
Eva Perez
Fernando Rico
Robert Foley
Ken Romero
Larry Sallinger
APRIL 14, 2015
Term ends
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
April 14, 2017
Mayor Smith recommended appointing Janice Mickelson - Weilmuenster as member and
David Gillanders as alternate member to the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Committee with a term ending June 30, 2017. She stated that she preferred to
leave the other appointments as -is and did not want to reappoint members at this time. City
Attorney Winthers clarified that by ordinance all Boards, Committee, and Commission
members serve until they are removed even though their term may end on a specific date.
MOTION —Smith
SECOND — Alvarez
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to appoint Janice Mickelson - Weilmuenster as member and David Gillanders as
alternate to the CDBG Committee with terms ending June 30, 2017.
REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Bid No. 145 -34; Award of Katella Avenue and Wanda Road Improvements Project.
(A2100.0 Agr -6220)
OCTA M2 grant and Villa Park's fair -share for construction is currently programmed for
FY 2015 -16. OCTA Measure M2 funding guideline gives the City pre -award authority
(award prior to the funding program year). Staff is requesting appropriation to advance the
FY 2015 -16 funds to the FY 2014 -15 accounts.
MOTION — Murphy
SECOND — Whitaker
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Moved to: 1) Award the contract in the amount of $754,326 to All American Asphalt, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the
City; 2) Accept into the City's revenue budget a $583,680 grant from Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) M2 funds into revenue account number
550.5011.45290.20073, Katella Ave. /Wanda Rd. 2 nd Left Turn Addition; 3) Accept into
the City's revenue budget $99,000 for fair share funds from Villa Park, into revenue
account number 550.5011.45530.20073, Katella Ave. /Wanda Rd. 2 ❑d Left Turn Addition;
4) Authorize the appropriation of $682,680 from Fund 550 into expenditure account
number 550.5011.56330.20073, Katella Ave. /Wanda Rd. 2 ❑d Left Turn Addition; 5)
Authorize the appropriation of $35,000 from the Transportation Systems Improvement
Program (TSIP) Area C (Fund 285) unreserved fund balance into expenditure account
number 285.5011.56330.20073, Katella Ave. /Wanda Rd. 2 nd Left Turn Addition; and 6)
Transfer $84,000 from account number 285.5011.56330.13034, Meats Ave. and SR055
Interchange Study into account number 285.501156330.20073, Katella Ave. /Wanda Rd.
2nd Left Turn Addition.
RECESS: The City Council took a 10 minute recess at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:01 p.m.
with all members present.
7.2 Consideration to declare intent to form Landscape Maintenance District No. 15 -1 to
overlay the existing Landscape Maintenance District (LMD 86 -2), preliminarily
approving the Engineer's Report, providing Notice of Public Hearing and mailing
ballots, and adopting procedures for Proposition 218 proceedings. (L1200.0)
NOTE: Councilmember Nichols recorded an abstention due to a business ownership
near the project area and left the dais.
Community Services Director Marie Knight presented the staff report utilizing a
PowerPoint presentation and answered Council's questions. She informed Council that a
revision was made to the Hillsdale neighborhood annual assessment fee. It was re-
categorized; therefore, decreasing the annual assessment fee from $188 to $176.
Resolution 10857 has been amended to reflect this change and a revised resolution was
given to Council.
Public Speakers
The following all spoke in favor of the new Landscape Maintenance District, and a
proposed ballot to ask for an increased assessment.
Kay Dygert
Katherine Marquez
Ed Knight
Michael Duncan
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7.
8.
8.1
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
APRIL 14, 2015
Discussion — Council discussed the outreach is different this time from 2007 and the
homeowners may now see the ramifications of not approving the new assessment; and that
this vote would allow local neighborhoods to have a say in their landscaping, without
having the fiscal responsibility rest with the entire city. Councilmember Murphy requested
the sample notice being sent with the ballot be changed to make it clear that the City is
only providing information about the new assessment and not endorsing the issue one way
or the other.
Landscape Maintenance District No. 15 -1
the Engineer's Report, providing Notice
RESOLUTION NO. 10857 (as amended)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange declaring intention to form
and levy assessments, preliminarily approving
of Public Hearing and the mailing of the
assessment ballots.
RESOLUTION NO. 10858
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting Proposition 218
assessment ballot proceedings procedures.
MOTION — Smith
SECOND — Alvarez
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy
ABSENT (RECUSED) — Nichols
Moved to approve amended Resolution 10857 and Resolution 10858; and direction given
to staff to update the draft ballot notice accordingly.
NOTE: Councilmember Nichols returned to the dais at 8:55 p.m.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Status report for the Metrolink Parking Structure project. (P2500.0.9)
Discussion — Interim City Manager Rick Otto provided the staff report and answered
Council's questions regarding County Board Supervisor Spitzer's concerns with the time
frame. Council requested that staff make this project a priority. Interim City Manager Otto
assured Council that all staff members are in unison in moving forward with this project
and that he has talked with the County Supervisor and provided him with a status report.
MOTION
— Murphy
SECOND
— Whitaker
AYES
— Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
ABSTAIN —Alvarez
Moved to receive and file. NOTE: Councilmember Alvarez abstained due to a conflict of
interest of owning property near the project; however because this item was only to receive
and file, it was not necessary for him to leave the dais.
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 01-15 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving Zone Change No. 1259-
11 rezoning Properties from Residential Single Family (R -1 -40) to Specific Plan Public
Institution (SP -PI) for the Salem Lutheran Church and School located at 6500 East
Santiago Canyon Road.
MOTION
— Murphy
SECOND
— Alvarez
AYES
— Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved that Ordinance No. 01 -15 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted
by the preceding vote.
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 02-15 (FIRST READING) (A2500.0)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 12.02 of the
Orange Municipal Code to adopt the 2015 Edition of the "Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction" (popularly known as the "Greenbook ").
Adoption of the City of Orange Public Works Department Standard Plans and
Specifications, 2015 Edition.
MOTION
— Smith
SECOND
— Murphy
AYES
— Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to: 1) Approve Ordinance No. 02 -15 for first reading; 2) Set May 12, 2015, at 6:00
PM as the date for a public hearing on adoption of Ordinance 02 -15, and direct the City
Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing once a week for two successive weeks in
accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.3; 3) Adopt Public Work's
Department Standard Plans and Specifications, 2015 Edition; and moved that Ordinance
No. 02 -15 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by the preceding vote.
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
APRIL 14, 2015
9.3 ORDINANCE NO. 03-15 (FIRST READING) (A2500.0)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 16.32 (Lot Line
Adjustment) of the Orange Municipal Code.
MOTION
— Murphy
SECOND
— Whitaker
AYES
— Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved that Ordinance No. 03 -15 be read by title only and same was set for second reading
by the preceding vote.
10. ITEMS RELATING TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ORANGE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 FY 2015 -16 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and HOME
Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program. (A2100.9 Agr- 3218.P Agr- 3987.P)
Time set for a public hearing to consider allocation of CDBG funds; and allocation of
HOME funds for affordable housing projects. The City receives annual CDBG allocations
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Staff has
conducted the FY 2015 -16 CDBG funding process in conjunction with the CDBG Program
Committee. The total proposed CDBG budget is $1,142,296, which would include the
City's FY 2015 -16 CDBG allocation in the amount of $1,139,709 and CDBG funds in the
amount of $2,587 that would be rebudgeted for FY 2015 -16.
The City receives annual HOME grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The City's FY 2015 -16 HOME grant will be $294,246. The
allocation of funds for proposed projects would be subject to City Council approval.
THE MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS:
Charlotte Vaughn — thanked the City on behalf of the Assistance League of Orange.
Cathy Seelig — thanked the City on behalf of the Friendly Center.
THE MAYOR CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
CDBG Community Development Block Grant Program
MOTION — Whitaker
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
APRIL 14, 2015
Moved to:
1) Approve the following funding recommendations of the CDBG Program Committee
for the City's FY 2015 -16 CDBG Program:
PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
Amount
Re uested
Committee
Recommendation
ADMINISTRATION
20% Budget Cap = $227,942
City Departments
Community Development
Program Administration
$
203,420
$
203,420
City Departments Administration Subtotal
$
203,420
$
203,420
Nonprofit Agencies
Fair Housing Foundation — Orange Fair Housing Program
$
24,522
$
24,522
Nonprofit Agencies Administration Subtotal
$
24,522
$
24,522
ADMINISTRATION TOTAL
$
227,942
$
227,942
PUBLIC FACILITIES /IMPROVEMENTS/REHABILITATION
Budget = $743,398
(FY 2015 -16 Allocation Balance of $740,811 + Rebud eted Funds of $2,587)
City Departments
Public Works (Projects listed in priority order)
ADA Wheelchair Access Ramp - Various Locations
$
250,000
$
250,000
— Highland Neighborhood Streets and Alley - TaftAve. to Meats Ave. /between Tustin St. & 55 Fwy
481,163
481,163
CiLv Departments Facilities/Improvement/Rehabilitation Subtotal
$
731,163
$
731,163
Nonprofit Agencies
Helping Our Mentally Ill Experience Success, Inc. - Riley House Rehabilitation
$
12,235
$
12,235
Nonprofit A encies Public Facilities/Improvements/Rehabilitation Subtotal
$
12,235
$
12,235
PUBLIC FACILITIES /IMPROVEMENTS/REHABILITATION TOTAL
$
743,398
$
743,398
PUBLIC SERVICES
15% Budget Cap = $170,956
City Departments
Community Services
After - School Community Programs - El Camino Real, Grijalva & Killefer Parks
$
43,170
$
43,170
Police
Bike Team Program - Community- Oriented Policing
100,000
100,000
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APRIL 14, 2015
PROJECTS /PROGRAMS
Amount
Requested
Committee
Recommendation
City Departments Public Services Subtotal
$
143,170
$
143,170
Nonprofit Agencies
Assistance League of Orang - Operation School Bell
$
10,000
$
10,000
Birth Choice Health Clinics - lmprovingAccess to Quality Sexual & Reproductive Health Care Services
10,000
-0-
Dayle McIntosh Center - Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities
3,330
-0-
Friendly Center, Inc. - Emergency Food Basic Needs Assistance & Supplemental Food Programs
10,000
10,000
Mariposa Women and Family Center - Community Counseling Program
15,000
7,786
Nonprofit Agencies Public Services Subtotal
$
48,330
$
27,786
PUBLIC SERVICES TOTAL
$
191,500
$
170,956
GRAND TOTAL
$
1,162,840
$
1,142,296
2) Authorize staff to request and receive its FY 2015 -16 CDBG entitlement in the amount
of $1,139,709 from HUD, and rebudget $2,587 of unexpended FY 2014 -15 CDBG
funds for FY 2015 -16; and
3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute FY 2015 -16 CDBG Program
Memoranda of Understanding with City Departments, Subrecipient Agreements with
nonprofit agencies, and all related CDBG Program documents.
HOME Program
MOTION — Nichols
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to:
1) Authorize staff to request and receive its FY 2015 -16 HOME grant in the amount of
$294,246 from HUD; and
2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the FY 2015 -16 HOME Program
Grant Agreement and all related documents on behalf of the City.
12. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:17 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular
Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. in the Weimer Room for a Budget Study
Session.
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be Tuesday, May 12, 2015, with Closed
Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
MURPHY
CITY CLERK
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