RES-11020 Metrolink Parking Structure ConstructionRESOLUTION NO. 11020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AUTHORIZING THE LONG
TERM CLOSURE OF THE LEMON STREET
PARKING LOT ON JULY 24, 2017, AT 12:00 A.M.,
TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
METROLINK PARKING STRUCTURE, LOCATED
AT 130 N. LEMON STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Orange (the City) is a municipal corporation which
exercises governmental functions and powers, and is organized and existing under the laws
of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2017, the Orange County Transportation Authority
OCTA ") awarded the construction contract for the construction of the Metrolink Parking
Structure on the site of the Lemon Street parking lot to Bomel Construction Company, Inc.
Gomel "); and
WHEREAS, in order to prepare for the construction of the parking structure, the
Lemon Street parking lot, located at 130 N. Lemon Street, will be closed starting at 12:00
a.m. on Monday, July 24 for public parking so Bomel can install construction fencing
and gates around the perimeter of the site; and
WHEREAS, information has been posted on the OCTA and City of Orange
websites indicating the dates of the lot closure, along with directions to the alternative
parking at various locations in the vicinity of the Lemon Street parking lot; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the website information, project information signs and
closure notice signs have been posted in the Lemon Street lot since July 10 windshield
notification flyers are distributed daily by OCTA staff, and additional "No Parking" signs
will be placed within individual parking stalls at least 4 calendar days prior to the July 24t
closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Orange, on the basis of the facts set forth in the agenda report presented to it and any
comments or testimony received at the meeting at which this matter was considered, as
follows:
1. The City Council finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and
correct.
2. Pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Section 10.42.060, the City Council
designates the Lemon Street parking lot, located at 130 N. Lemon Street, closed for public
parking purposes effective July 24, 2017, at 12:00 A.M. ( "effective date "), and until further
notice. Signs notifying the public of the closure shall be posted 4 calendar days in advance
of the effective date. The closure of the Lemon Street lot and the removal of all vehicles
therein will facilitate the staging and construction of the Metrolink Parking Structure.
3. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n), as of the effective
date of the parking lot closure, the City Council hereby prohibits public parking in the
Lemon Street lot and authorizes removal of any vehicles that remain after the date of the
closure, in accordance with the signs posted giving notice of removal.
4. All actions taken by the officers and agents of the City with respect to
implementation of the parking lot closure are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified, and
the proper officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed to do those things, which
they, or any of them, may deem necessary or advisable in order to implement the parking lot
closure in accordance with this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 1 l day of July 2017.
Teresa e. Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary E h Cit erk, it of Orange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11 day of July 2017, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mary , City Cler , rty Orange
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