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Council Minutes 04/10/12APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 24, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ORANGE, CALIFORNIA April 10, 2012 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on April 10, 2012 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 Pastor Frank Riley, River 47 Church 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Councilmember Teresa Smith 1.3 ROLL CALL PRESENT - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru ABSENT - None 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS Presentation by Friends of the Orange Public Library (see Item No. 3.4) Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week, April 8 — 14, 2012 Mayor Cavecche announced the grand opening of the Steve Ambriz Memorial Park at the Riverbend Community on April 28 at 11:00 a.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None Paee 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3. CONSENT CALENDAR April 10, 2012 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. 3A. CITY CONSENT CALENDAR 3.1 Confirmation of warrant registers dated March 15 and March 22, 2012. ACTION: Approved 3.2 City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of March 27, 2012, and Special Meeting of April 4, 2012. (C2500.D.4) ACTION: Approved 3.3 Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. ACTION: Approved APPROPRIATIONS (REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) 3.4 Request to Accept into the City's Revenue Budget and to Appropriate a $27,150 Donation from the Friends of the Orange Public Library (FOPL) for a variety of items. (C2500.I) (Donation presented under Item No. 1.4) MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Smith AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru Moved to: 1) Accept into the City's revenue budget a $27,150 donation from FOPL, into Account No. 100.2001.48390.19990 (FOPL Donation); and 2) Appropriate the Friends' donation, as follows: 100.2001.53301.19990 [FOPL- Donations (Library Books)] $7,350 100.2017.53340.19990 [FOPL- Donations (Craft Supplies — Children's] $7,100 100.2016.53340.19990 [FOPL- Donations (Craft Supplies — Adult)] $1,000 100.2004.51670.19990 [FOPL- Donations (Other Professional)] $1,000 100.2004.53345.19990 [FOPL- Donations (Book Processing)] $2,700 100.2016.51670.19990 [FOPL- Donations (Other Professional)] $8,000 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) BIDS 3.5 Bid No. 112 -19; Approval of plans and specifications, and request authorization to advertise for bids for construction of Sewer Line Replacement at Various Locations Project, FY 2011 -12. (C2500.M.3) ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids. 3.6 CLAIMS (C3200.0) SUMMARY: 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. Richard Zeiler b. Andrea Cameron ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster. REPORTS 3.7 Audited Financial Statements and Related Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011. (C2500.J.1.3) ACTION: Received and filed RESOLUTIONS 3.8 RESOLUTION NO. 10641 (C2500.G.2.0) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Expressing Appreciation to Anita Holland of the Community Development Department for Twenty -Two Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service. ACTION: Approved 3.9 RESOLUTION NO. 10642 (C2500.B) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Expressing Appreciation to David DeBerry Commending him for Eighteen Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service to the City of Orange. ACTION: Approved Page 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3.10 RESOLUTION NO. 10643 (C2500.J.4.1) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Management Association (OMA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment Effective July 1, 2011 Through and Including June 30, 2012 and Repealing Resolution No. 10223 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees. ACTION: Approved 3.11 RESOLUTION NO. 10644 (C2500.J.4.4) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Maintenance and Crafts Employees Association (OMCEA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment Effective July 1, 2011 Through and Including June 30, 2012 and Repealing Resolution No. 10224 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees. ACTION: Approved 3.12 RESOLUTION NO. 10645 (C2500.J.4.5) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees' Association (OMEA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment Effective July 1, 2011 Through and Including June 30, 2012 and Repealing Resolution No. 10225 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees. ACTION: Approved 3.13 RESOLUTION NO. 10646 (C2500.J.4.4.1) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Water Division Employees' Association (WDEA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment Effective July 1, 2011 Through and Including June 30, 2012 and Repealing Resolution No. 10226 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees. ACTION: Approved 3.14 RESOLUTION NO. 10647 (C2500.M) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing an application for funds for the Environmental Cleanup Local Transportation Ordinance No. Separation (CDS) unit. ACTION: Approved Tier 1 Grant Program under Orange County 3 for installation of a Continuous Deflective Page 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) SPECIAL EVENTS 3.15 Special Events Permit for the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Orange, California, Inc. for the Annual "Taste of Orange" on April 22, 2012. (P1300.0.9) ACTION: 1) Approved the Special Events Permit; and 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 Orange Municipal Code. 3B. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) 3.16 First Amendment to the Initial Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule. (SA1000.0) RESOLUTION NO. SAORA -004 A Resolution of the Governing Body of the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency adopting a proposed First Amendment to the Initial Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule as referred to in Section 34177(1)(2)(A) of the California Community Redevelopment Law and amending the Administrative Budget. Discussion — Vice Chairman Bilodeau requested the supporting documents on the projects to review the criteria and ensure their status as enforceable obligations. Acting Successor Agency Manager Lisa Kim addressed questions from the Board; provided clarification on the process for amending the IROPS; and spoke on upcoming deadlines on the amendments, and the involvement of the Oversight Board and the State Department of Finance. Interim Agency Counsel David DeBerry further explained the "out clause" in the project agreements. NOTE: During the Board discussion on the SC Fuels project, Director Whitaker left the dais due to a possible conflict with his employment. Director Dumitru stated he would support this item, but requested that the Board receive the back up on any future items brought forward for action. Page 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Interim Agency Counsel David DeBerry read the line item abstentions and the reasons therefore, as follows: Chairman Cavecche Line Item No. 10 due to her position on the board of the Orange County Transportation Authority. Vice Chairman Bilodeau Line Item No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 26, 41, and 42 due to his employment with Orange County. Line Item No. 7 due to his position on the board of the Orange County Water District. Line Item No. 8 and 9 due to his position as alternate on the board of the Orange County Sanitation District. Line Item No. 11 due to his position on the board of the Orange County Vector Control District. Director Dumitru Line Item No. 8 and 9 due to his position on the board of the Orange County Sanitation District. Director Whitaker Line Item No. 5 due to his position on the board of the Santiago Canyon College Foundation. Line Item No. 28 due to SC Fuels being a source of income for his law firm. Line Item Nos. 54 -55 and. 73 -78 due to Metrolink being a source of income for his law firm. MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Smith AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru Moved to adopt Resolution No. SAORA -004, directing the Successor Agency Clerk to record previously stated Agency abstentions and reasons therefore as part of the minutes. MOTION - Whitaker SECOND - Smith AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru Item 3.4 And 3.16 were removed and heard separately. Director Whitaker left the dais for a part of the discussion on Item 3.16 due to a possible conflict with his employment. All other items were approved as recommended. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR CAVECCHE 4.1 Orange Municipal Code Regulations on Business Flags. Mayor Cavecche noted the large amount of pole flags at businesses in the city which are used to attract customers in this down economy; and suggested staff re -look at this particular sign regulation, especially during this economy, to establish a process to perhaps temporarily allow these flag signs within certain parameters. Page 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR CAVECCHE (Continued) Speaker — Mr. Michael Clinger, Orange business owner, spoke on the positive results the flags have in attracting customers and the need for some type of leniency for the flags. The Council agreed to the Community Development Department crafting parameters to allow these types of signs temporarily. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS — None 6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS — None 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS — None 8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER — None 9. LEGAL AFFAIRS 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 04 -12 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Ord- 04 -12) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Chapter 12.02 of the Orange Municipal Code to Adopt the 2012 Edition of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ". MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Whitaker AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru Moved that Ordinance No. 04 -12 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted by the preceding vote. Page 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 10. ITEMS RELATING TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 FY 2012 -13 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM; AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT (HOME) PROGRAM. (A2100.0 Agr- 3218.M; 3987.M) Time set for a public hearing to consider allocation of CDBG funds; and allocation of HOME funds for affordable housing projects. Staff has conducted the FY 2012 -13 CDBG funding process in conjunction with the CDBG Program Committee. The total proposed CDBG Program budget is $1,288,398, which would be comprised of the FY 2012 -13 entitlement amount of $1,138,398 and re- budgeted CDBG funds from prior years in the amount of $150,000. Discussion — Housing Manager Mary Ellen Laster provided a staff report, acknowledged the work of the CDBG committee, and listed the parameters used to determine funding. THE MAYOR OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING. Speakers — Jim Dempsey, L'Arche Wavecrest Charlotte Vaughn, Assistance League of Orange Cathy Seelig, Friendly Center THE MAYOR CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION -Smith SECOND - Whitaker AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru Moved to: 1) Approve the funding recommendations of the CDBG Program Committee for the City's FY 2012 -13 CDBG Program; 2) Authorize staff to request and receive its FY 2012 -13 CDBG entitlement from the United States Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD), and re- budget $150,000 of CDBG funds from prior years; 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute FY 2012 -13 Memoranda of Understanding with City Departments, Sub - recipient Agreements with nonprofit agencies, and all related CDBG Program documents. Page 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) April 10, 2012 PROJECTS /PROGRAMS =Requested ount Committee Recommendation ADMINISTRATION 20% Budget Cap is $227,680 City Departments Economic Development Program Administration - (Salaries & Benefits, Maintenance & Operations, and Contingency $ 203,158 $ 203,158 City Departments Administration Subtotal $ 203,158 $ 203,158 Nonprofit Agencies Orange County Fair Housing Council - Orange Fair Housing Program 24,522 24,522 Nonprofit Agencies Administration Subtotal $ 24,522 $ 24,522 ADMINISTRATION TOTAL $ 227,680 $ 227,680 PUBLIC FACILITIES /IMPROVEMENTS/REHABILITATION Budget is $889,958 FY2012 -13 Grant o $739,958 + Rebud eted Funds of $150,000 City Departments Public Works (projects listed in priority order) Clark Street Rehabilitation - Maple Avenue to North end $ 72,240 $ 72,240 Parker Street Rehabilitation - Maple Avenue to North end 21,960 21,960 Birch Avenue Rehabilitation - Main Street to Fairmont Street 76,160 76,160 Fairmont Street Reconstruction - Palm Avenue to Sycamore Avenue 75,000 75,000 Citrus Street Rehabilitation - Palm Avenue to South end 16,740 16,740 Grand Street Reconstruction - La Veta Avenue to South end 171,440 171,440 River Avenue Overlay - Glassell Street to East end 135,000 135,000 Orange Street Reconstruction - La Veta Avenue to South end 125,200 125,200 Toluca Avenue Overlay - Grand Street to East end 35,000 35,000 ADA Access Ramps - Various locations 101,474 101,253 City Departments Facilities /Improvement /Rehabilitation Subtotal $ 830,214 $ 829,993 Nonprofit Agencies Helping Our Mentally Ill Experience Success, Inc. - Riley House Rehabilitation $ 9,840 $ 9,840 L'Arche Wavecrest - Maplewood Home Disabled Accessibility Improvements 8,125 8,125 Olive Crest - Palm House Refurbishment 7 7 Paint Your Heart Out, Inc. - Orange Paint Day 20,000 20,000 YWCA Central Orange County - First Steps at Beverly's House 15,000 15,000 Nonprofit Agencies Public Facilities /Improvements /Rehabilitation Subtotal $ 59,965 $ 59,9 5 PUBLIC FACIIdTIES/ IWROVEMENTS/REHABILITATIONTOTAL $ 890,179 $ 889,958 Page 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) April 10, 2012 PROJECTS /PROGRAMS Amount Requested Committee Recommendation PUBLIC SERVICES 15% Budget Cap is $170,760 City Departments Community Services After-School Community Programs $ 43,170 $ 43,170 Police Bike Team Program 120,000 120,000 City Departments Public Services Subtotal $ 163,170 $ 163,170 Nonprofit Agencies AIDS Services Foundation Orange County - Nutrition Services Program $ 10,000 0 Assistance League of Orang - Operation School Bell 6,000 4,000 Colette's Children's Home - Transitional Housing Program 5,000 0 Friendly Center, Inc. - Emergency Assistance and Supplemental Food Programs 10,000 3,590 Lestonnac Free Clinic - Diabetic Sanctuary 10,000 0 Mariposa Women and Family Center - Community Counseling Program 10,000 0 Women's Transitional Living Center, Inc. - Independence from Dependence 10,000 0 Nonprofit A encies Public Services Subtotal $ 61,000 $ 7,590 PUBLIC SERVICES TOTAL $ 224,170 $ 170,760 GRAND TOTAL $1,342,029 $ 1,288,398 The City is entitled to receive a HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) grant in the amount of $304,516 for FY 2012 -13. As in previous years, staff is proposing to allocate the funds for affordable housing projects that are identified during the year. Proposed projects will be subject to City Council approval. Discussion — Housing Manager Mary Ellen Laster responded to a question from Councilmember Smith and stated the time frames for appropriating and spending the federal funds. Mayor pro tem Bilodeau clarified with staff that these are federal funds, it is optional whether to apply, and there are funds currently on hand from previous years. MOTION - Cavecche SECOND -Smith AYES - Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche NOES - Bilodeau, Dumitru Moved to: 1) Authorize staff to request and receive its FY 2012 -13 HOME entitlement from HUD; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the FY 2012 -13 HOME Program Grant Agreement and all related documents on behalf of the City. Page 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 12. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1. The Successor Agency recessed to a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. for the following purposes: a. Conference with Real Property Negotiator — Real Property negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 29,380 square foot vacant remnant parcel located at the northwest corner of State College Boulevard and Anaheim Way. Successor Agency Negotiators: John Sibley, Executive Director and Lisa Kim, Acting Economic Development Manager. Negotiating Parties: Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency and The Regents of University of California. Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment. 2. The City Council recessed to a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. for the following purposes: b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b). 1) One potential case. c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): 1) All Towing Services, Inc. v. City Council of the City of Orange, et al., OCSC Case No.: 30-2011-00456419 d. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: City Negotiator: Jeffrey Freedman, Special Counsel, and David A. DeBerry, Interim City Attorney Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units City Negotiators: Mayor Cavecche and Councilmember Whitaker Unrepresented Employee: City Manager e. Public employee performance evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title: City Manager f. Public employee appointment /employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Title: City Attorney g. 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. Page 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 2012 13. ADJOURNMENT — the City Council adjourned at 7:45 p.m. There was no 7:00 p.m. session. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting of April 10, 2012 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. -- R . Mi HY CITY CLERK Page 12