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08-24-1999 Council Minutes APPROVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA OF A REGULAR MEETING August 24, 1999 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on August 24, 1999 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 Rheon Lacke, Woman's Club of Orange 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Councilman Alvarez 1.3 ROLL CALL PRESENT - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez ABSENT - None 1.4 PRESENTATIONS! ANNOUNCEMENTS! INTRODUCTIONS Tape 235 Employee Recognition Service Awards were presented by the Acting City Manager to Charles Stein (Fire), Carol Meehan (police), Pamela Propst (Community Development), Diana Laboissonniere (Finance), Tim Ralph (police), Brian Marcotte (police), and Richard KoHen (Community Services). (C2500JA.18) Mayor Coontz announced the Orange International Street Fair will be held on Friday, September 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, September 4-5, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mayor Coontz announced the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will be presenting an Evening at the Library with U S Representative Christopher Cox on Thursday, August 26, 1999 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Mayor Coontz announced several members of Council participated in the Miss Orange event, in which Rebecca Martin was crowned Miss Orange. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tape 284 Carole Walters, (address on file), expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of the barn at Pitcher Park. Mayor Coontz responded this is a painting issue and directed the Acting City Manager to check on the City Manager's response to Ms. Walters on this matter. PAGEl CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Barbara DeNiro, (address on file), commented on the recent Los Anl:eles Times article concerning City Council gadflys. Richard Siebert, 1388 N. Kennyrnead Street, representing the Orange Park Acres (OPA) Association, spoke regarding OPA's fight to save the Barham Ranch property from development. The OP A Association extended an invitation to Council to tour the Barham Ranch property. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR Tape 540 3.1 Declaration of City Clerk, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting of August 24, 1999 at Orange Civic Center, Main Library at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, the Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board, and summarized on Time-Warner Communications, 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. ACTION: Accepted Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a public record in the Office of the City Clerk. 3.2 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated August 5,10 and 12, 1999. ACTION: Approved. 3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, August 10, 1999. ACTION: Approved. 3.4 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. ACTION: Approved. AGREEMENTS 3.5 Change Order No.1 to Agreement No. 3147 - Kabbara Engineering, Inc. - Hewes Street Realignment and Widening from Bond Avenue to Santiago Canyon Road - Professional Services Contract. (A2100.0 AGR-3147) SUMMARY: The City Council authorized field survey, preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, legal descriptions and right-of-way plats for Hewes Street Project as part of 1998-99 Capital Improvement Program. A 27 inch water transmission main, located at the intersection of Hewes and Rancho Santiago, is needed to be relocated to improve the intersection geometric. Kabbara Engineering, Inc. has been retained as a PAGE 2 L-..-.__ ___,_______ - - - - -- - ~ -'.', CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) consultant to provide the engineering services. The waterline relocation engineering services will increase the consultant contract cost from $53,480 to $58,380. ~ ACTION: Approved Contract Change Order No.1 in an amount of $4,900 to Kabbara Engineering, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for relocation of a 27 inch water transmission main at the intersection of Hewes and Rancho Santiago. FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and available in Account No. 285-5011-483300-3243 $81,800 (TSIP Area C) APPROPRIATIONS 3.6 Appropriation of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant FY 1997 interest earnings. (C2500.K) SUMMARY: At the City Council Meeting of December 8, 1998, Council approved the expenditures of the FY 97 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). Under the 97 LLEBG the City of Orange was awarded $123,180, which was used to partially fund Phase I of a two-phase computer technology replacement and upgrade for the Police Department. ACTION: Appropriate $4,706 to Account No. 353-4011-471301 (Federal Police Grants - Police Admin - Equipment). FISCAL IMP ACT: Unreserved fund balance is available in the 97 LLEBG Fund to fund this appropriation. 3.7 Federal Asset Forfeiture Transfer (C2500.K) SUMMARY: A request to transfer Federal Asset Forfeiture funds between Capital Improvement Projects. ACTION: Approved the transfer of appropriation of $49,699 between the following Capital Project accounts: From Account No. 355-4011-481302-2231 (Federal Asset Forfeiture-Capital-Police Computer Upgrades)) To Account No. 355-4011-481301-2235 (Federal Asset Forfeiture-Capital-PD Technology Phase I1II). ~ FISCAL IMPACT: None. PAGE 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3.8 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES (C3200.0) The City Attorney recommends that the Orange City Council deny the following Claim(s) for damages: a. Jesus Guevara b. Ron Higuera dba California Metal Systems c. Bill Hampton d. Angel & Theodore Hopson (First Amended Claim) e. Kittie Rau f. Jim Suehr dba DCS g. Joseph Morrison FISCAL IMP ACT: None. ACTION: Denied Claims and First Amended Claim for Damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster. CONTRACTS 3.9 Project No. 2974 - Award a Professional Services Contract to EQE International, Inc. for the seismic retrofit offour City-owned buildings. (A2100.0 AGR-3330) SUMMARY: This contract authorizes the consultant to review and re-evaluate the preliminary structural reports and to provide design oversight services for the seismic retrofit of four City-owned buildings. The buildings consist of the City Hall, the Fire Department Headquarters, the City Yard Warehouse, and the City Yard Garage. ACTION: Awarded a contract in the amount of $160,000 to EQE International, Inc. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in Account No. 500-3081-481105-2974 $179,265.57 (Seismic Retrofit). 3.10 Purchase of Elgin Street Sweepers on a sole source basis. (S4000.S.3.1.3) SUMMARY: This is a request to purchase three Elgin Street Sweepers on a sole source basis. ACTION: Authorized purchase of three Elgin Street Sweepers in the amount of $341,915. from Haaker Equipment Company; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to surplus the replaced sweepers at an auction. PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24, 1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in Account No. 720-5023-472102 $341,915 (Vehicle Replacement Fund). ~ LOANS 3.11 City of Orange Deferred Payment Loan (DPL) Program (148 East Brentwood Avenue) (C2500.G.1.3.3) SUMMARY: Staff requests an exception to the loan and asset limits for William Andersen in the amount of $29,955 for improvements to a single-family residence located at 148 East Brentwood Avenue. ACTION: Waived Program loan and asset limitations, approved a DPL in the amount of $29,955 for William Andersen, and authorized the Finance Department to book the loan and process payments. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in Fund 315. The loan will be recorded under Account Number 315-9652-812201-0000. 3.12 City of Orange Deferred Payment Loan (DPL) Program (235 South Park Street) (C2500.G.1.3.3) SUMMARY: On June 21,1979, an interest-free DPL was made to Vincent and Concha Ortega for improvements to their property located at 235 South Park Street. The loan amount was $17,435. The loan reached maturity on June 21, 1999 and the homeowners have requested an extension of an additional five years, to June 21, 2004. Staff recommends approval ofthis request. ACTION: Approved an Amended Promissory Note and a Modification to the Deed of Trust for the DPL made to Vincent and Concha Ortega, extending maturity date to June 21,2004. FISCAL IMPACT: The City will receive the loan repayment of $17,435 five years later than originally anticipated. The DPL is recorded under Account Number 315-9652- 800503. RATIFICATION OF DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY 3.13 Review the existence of a local emergency as declared on April 1, 1999. (Vista Royale Tract). ACTION: Approved. PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) RESOLUTIONS (REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) 3.14 RESOLUTION NO. 9159 Tape 587 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a Uniform Master Street Tree Plan establishing guidelines for street tree planting and the removal and replacement of street trees. The Director of Public Works reported that one of the elements of the new Street Tree Ordinance adopted by Council in November, 1997, was for the development and consideration of Council approval for a Master Street Tree Plan. The City has never officially adopted a Master Plan, even though required to in the original ordinance adopted in 1966. Of the civic organizations and service clubs solicited to assist with the development of the Master Street Tree Plan, twelve community members, representing eight community organizations volunteered. Members include: Joe Miller (Kiwanis Club of Orange Suburbia), Wayne Millard (Friendship Club Inc.), Lisa Ackerman (Downtown Orange Business and Professional Association), John Ferris (Chapman University), Paul Purcell (City of Orange Chamber of Commerce and St. Joseph's Hospital), Raymond A. Goss and Carol Goss (American Legion Post No. 132), Marvin S. and Dawn J. Stoller (American Legion Post No. 132), Sveta Dalal (Orange Rotary), Tim McCormack (former Design Review Board Member Landscape Architect and Trees for Orange), and Bea Herbst (Trees for Orange). The following individuals requested this item be continued to allow for further review of the Master Street Tree Plan: Carole Walters, (address on file), asked why the Orange Taxpayer's Association was not represented on the committee? Barbara DeNiro, (address on file), presented a copy of her remarks and questions for the record. Bill Lanning, 2632 E. Adams, expressed concern with the door hangers and will provide Council with a copy of his additional comments and concerns. ******** Bea Herbst, 1435 Walnut Avenue, Orange for Trees, indicated a resident must sign a street tree card indicating they want the tree before it is planted. Councilman Murphy explained the door hangers are intended to provide care directions for the tree and would be given only to those residents who requested a tree be planted. '---- PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24, 1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) In response to questions and concerns raised, the Director of Public Works explained that solicitations were made to over twenty organizations for volunteers to assist with the Master Street Tree Plan. The Master Plan was only made available with the agenda packet due to the cost and the limited number of copies. Councilman Slater asked if the City was supposed to have had a Master Plan 33 years ago? The Director of Public Works indicated a Master Street Tree Plan developed by staff in 1977 or 1978 has guided the installation of street trees since that time. The Plan was never formally adopted by Council. Councilman Murphy suggested before the Master Street Tree Plan is finalized and adopted, that it be produced at a lower cost to allow for distribution to those interested. The Director of Pubic Works indicated they propose to do that. Mayor Coontz commented on the monumental job done by West Coast Arborists in creating a geobase which identifies every tree on every street in the City and its condition, which served as a basis for the Master Street Tree Plan. Concern was expressed for the maintenance of trees located outside the walls of residential tracts. Issues of planning for the future need to be addressed by Community Development so that three feet is the least parkway width. The City needs to take responsibility for the maintenance of trees located outside of residential tracts. The Director of Public Works indicated the database was updated and completed in February, 1997 and maintained by West Coast Arborists. Changes to the tree inventory and maintenance records are entered into the database. He explained the watering cycle of the 2,700 trees and tree wells that are watered and maintained by tank trucks around the City. Absent irrigation systems to serve the tree wells, this is the next best alternative and keeps the trees in a reasonably healthy condition. Councilman Alvarez requested a copy of the database maintained by West Coast Arborists be provided with a report to Council on a semi-annual basis. He would like staff to survey what other cities do relative to enforcement of tree removal. The Director of Public Works indicated he would need more than two weeks to provide information on other cities enforcement practices on tree removal. Councilman Slater requested staff get together with him relative to more specific information being provided on the door hanger concerning the watering of trees. MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Spurgeon AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Moved to continue the Master Street Tree Plan to September 14, 1999 to allow more time for public review. Staff to provide Council with a report concerning information on other cities enforcement policies for street tree removal. 3.15 RESOLUTION NO. 9163 (A2100.0 AGR-2988) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting revised taxicab regulations ofthe Orange County Taxi Administration Program. ACTION: Approved. SIGNS (REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) 3.16 City Entryway Sign Improvement Program (S4000.S.3.3) Tape 1410 SUMMARY: The FY 1999-00 Budget includes $200,000 for this project. This report provides an assessment of City entryways and signs and a recommended prioritization of entryway sign improvements. Mayor Coontz commented on the importance of the placement of the Welcome to Orange signs in the City. Councilman Murphy commented on the population count on several signs in the City and encouraged staff to bring back the second part of this in a timely fashion next year to consider entryway signs at the alternative sites outlined in the agenda report. Mayor Coontz indicated she did not feel the population should be included on the signs, as it changes so quickly. Councilman Slater concurred with the idea of continuing the program in next year's Capital Improvement Program, and supports the alternative idea of placing entryway signs at some of the freeway off ramps. He suggested a "Adopt a Motto" contest for the City of Orange, in which the motto would be included on the entryway signs. Mayor Coontz added his suggestion should be undertaken by the Millennium Committee. Councilman Slater further commented that since the City of Orange plans to expand its sphere of influence to the east, is it premature to install a new entryway monument sign at Chapman @ Jamboree, this close in to town? The Director of Public Works explained that the sign would be designed to salvage and locate major elements of the foundation. Mayor Coontz asked what is being proposed for the upkeep of the signs and maintenance of the landscape? Staff was directed to bring back information on the quality of landscape maintenance performed under contract. The Director of Public Works explained the signs will be concrete, which will eliminate termite and weathering L___ PAGES "-- ';;";,""K CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) problems. These areas would be added to the present contract for landscape maintenance of the median islands. --- Councilman Alvarez commented that concrete signs are boring, suggesting a contest to give the signs some excitement. The Assistant to the City Manager eXplained alternative design standards would incur costs of a consultant and staff is satisfied with the current sign concept being proposed. The Director of Public Works commented a motto for the entryway signs lends itself to a possible contest, which could be done as a public effort. The design of a sign is better left to professionals because ofthe investment, permanence, and visibility. Councilman Slater expressed support for the molded brown concrete signs which will look like wood grain. The monies saved in not creating a new design could be used to retrofit some of the existing signs. He would like to proceed with his proposal to have a contest to pick a motto by the end of the year, and if Council concedes, it be made part of the millennium project. MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Slater AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved to approve the following entryway improvement projects for FY 1999-00: (1) Replace 13 existing small metal placard signs with updated signs and install new signs at the remaining 23 entryway locations that currently do not have signage; (2) Replace the entryway monument signs at Glassell @ 22 Freeway, Glassell @ Riverdale, Katella @ Santa Ana River, and Chapman @ Lewis; and (3) Install new entryway monument signs at Chapman@Jamboree, Cannon@ Via Escola, Tustin Ave. @Fairhaven, State College @ Orangewood, and Meats @ Westfield. Approve a contest be created to solicit from the public a motto to be incorporated into the metal signage, and that it be a millennium activity. FISCAL IMPACT: Total estimated project cost is $222,000. The FY 1999-00 Budget includes $200,000 in account 500-5011-485100-3100 (Capital Improvements - Entryway Signs). An additional $9,500 from RDA Northwest Project Area and $14,500 from Santiago Hills Assessment District will be made available for projects within those areas. TREASURER'S REPORT 3.17 Treasurer's Report for the period ending July 31,1999. (C2500.F) ACTION: Received and Filed. PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND - Alvarez AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez -. Item Nos. 3.14 and 3.16 were removed and heard separately. The remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as recommended. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ******** 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR COONTZ Tape 1867 4.1 Update on Sheriffs East Orange Jail Proposal (OC1300.J) Mayor Coontz reported the County Sheriffs Department is looking for a new maximum security jail site to house 5,000 inmates and has identified three sites in East Orange. A map was displayed which depicted the location of the proposed sites which are within a short distance of the City's East Orange General Plan, in the City of Orange's sphere of influence, and near the sphere of influence of the City of Anaheim and their Planned Mountain Park Project. As soon as the news was heard, the following steps were taken by Mayor Coontz: 1) Two weeks ago, someone leaked to a local newspaper that a jail site search had been narrowed to three sites. After reading the article, she figured out that the sites were within the City of Orange's sphere of influence. Mayor Coontz called The Irvine Company to verify the location. However, a call was received back, not from The Irvine Company, but from the Sheriff requesting a meeting. 2) Mayor Coontz and City staff met with the Sheriff. During this meeting, the Sheriff pointed to the location of the three prime sites in Orange which are being considered. 3) Mayor Coontz requested a Closed Session item on August 1011> to brief Council on her meeting with the Sheriff. After discussion, the Council directed the City Manager to send a letter to the Sheriff requesting that the City of Orange be included in the site searching "committee". As of today there has been no response to the City's written request. 4) After the Council briefing, Mayor Coontz felt the community had the right to know what was being proposed. A community meeting was scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. The community meeting was attended by the press, representatives of Supervisor Coad's office, homeowner associations, Orange Chamber of Commerce, and the Sheriffs office. Her reason for moving so quickly and reacting strongly is that she firmly believes the weed should be killed before it has a chance to grow. The City has an annexation agreement in the East Orange PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR COONTZ (Continued) ~ General Plan that should remove this area from the site selection process. It is believed that based on the City's Theo Lacy Jail agreement with the County, Orange should not be the hometown of yet another County jail. The City does not want or need jail bookends in the community. Her position is that the City of Orange has a County jail on the west side, across from The Block. The City has a general plan for the east side. Another city should shoulder the responsibility for a new County jail. There is concern that Orange has not been included in the site selection process despite the committee's interest in sites within the City's sphere of influence. A search committee comprised of representatives from the County Sheriff's Department, two Board of Supervisors, and the cities of Irvine and Lake Forest, began the hunt for a new jail site over a year ago. There has been for a long time designated space at the Musick facility in south county, but the nearby residents object to an expansion. Mayor Coontz would like the search committee to remember that Orange is home to Theo Lacy located just off The City Drive which was not intended to be a maximum security jail. In 1960, Theo Lacy was a low-risk, minimum security facility with only 400 beds. Soon it will house nearly 3,000 inmates, including 1,152 maximum security prisoners. The arrival of maximum security prisoners had a profound affect not only on the facility, but on the surrounding neighborhoods in west Orange as well. After several years of litigation, the city and county reached an agreement. The Orange City Council believed then and still believe they have an understanding with the County that Theo Lacy is the only County jail that will be located in Orange. Mayor Coontz further indicated that the area being talked about is the 18,000 acres owned by The Irvine Company just east of Jamboree Road which will become a part of the City of Orange. Under an agreement with The Irvine Company, all planning and future development in this area will be done in cooperation with the City of Orange. In the early 1980's, the City, The Irvine Company, the County of Orange, and many citizens groups created a policy plan for the City's sphere of influence. Following another four years of study, and millions of dollars, these same entities unveiled the East Orange General Plan in 1989, a comprehensive award winning planning effort for 7,000 acres, of the 18,000 acres. The general plan includes homes, businesses, churches, parks, horse trails, community centers, library, schools, open space, arterials, emergency services, and child care facilities, everything necessary for a livable master planned cornmunity. The plan is very clear that a jail would not be compatible with the proposed land uses. The City will continue to follow this issue and hope to be included in future county-led discussions. Supervisor Coad has expressed her strong stance against any additional jails in Orange and the City appreciates her support. Mayor Coontz asked that anyone who wishes to express their concerns or opinions on this issue write to the County Supervisors. Handouts are available in the back of the Council Chambers. PAGE 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR COONTZ (Continued) The key points are the City of Orange accidentally became aware of the proposal by the Orange County Sheriff to locate a future maximum security jail in the City's sphere of influence. The City of Orange is currently housing the Theo Lacy Jail facility, housing maximum security prisoners with more to come. Former Supervisor Steiner, along with the City Council and former Sheriff Gates, made it clear that with Theo Lacy, Orange has fulfilled its obligation. ****...* Councilman Slater indicated he spoke with the Mayor of Lake Forest, Peter Hertzog, who has been very active on the Committee, who assured him that Musick Jail is still on the table in terms of expansion. Although the City of Lake Forest would like to have it removed from consideration, it is still possible at this time. He also spoke with Assistant Sheriff George Jaramillo who assured him that Orange will be invited to participate with the process as soon as possible. There are thirteen or fourteen other sites also still being considered. He and Councilman Alvarez will be briefed by SheriffCarona on August 25'" at 11 a.m. Mayor Coontz commented that in conversations with a number of people, there is a lot of confusion. It still is not known who the Committee members are. The City does not have a clear vision of what is happening. The three sites are still on the list and identified as major sites and the City needs to be assured that the three sites in Orange will be removed. Councilman Murphy commented that concems he expressed in his briefing with Sheriff Carona were the lack of participation and representation from the City of Orange. Infrastructure and related services are responsibilities that have to be borne by the areas that are using the services. At the time of the Theo Lacy Jail settlement, it was clear by all involved that the expansion agreement was to be the City's only participation and contribution to the jail system, and that other sites would move forward and be evaluated for future expansion. The City of Orange has done more than its fair share and needs to be diligent to make sure that sites considered have equal representation from communities most closely affected. Mayor pro tern Spurgeon commented on the responsibility that Sheriff Carona has to find a jail site. The final decision of where a jail is located in Orange County is up to the Board of Supervisor. A number of issues still need to be discussed. Mayor Coontz commented on the changes to the Board of Supervisors and the need to be brought up-to-date on the City's General Plan and sphere of influence. They need to understand the ten year effort by the City which involved community groups, Orange Park Acres, the Chamber of Commerce, and a number of community representatives. Susan Trager, 2100 S. E. Main Street, Irvine, CA, commented her first meeting with the City about jail problems was in 1986. The work done by the City and he committee of citizens started before 1986 and extended after 1996. Orange was involved in five or six litigations from the beginning, various expansions and types of expansions at Theo Lacy Jail, as well as an attempt PAGE 12 -._------ - ---------- " CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24, 1999 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR COONTZ (Continued) by the City to not have the main jail built in the Anaheim Hills. After the jail agreement was reached, Sheriff Gates armounced that he was going to start putting maximum security inmates into the jail. He claimed that he was abiding by the earlier agreement, when in fact, he breached it from day one. by reclassifying the nature of the criminal. Ms. Trager indicated she understands that Sheriff Carona has assumed most of Sheriff Gates's lieutenants, who are now assisting Sheriff Carona in making determinations about jail locations. The City has entitlement to all the records that have been kept by the City of Irvine, City of Lake Forest, the Sheriff and the Board of Supervisors on what the exact criteria is for the site selection. She would like to: 1) see a copy of the deed that the County has on the Musick facility; 2) explore some of the campaign promises by Sheriff Carona about how he is going to rent out the jail beds to other communities; 3) find out who in the Sheriff's office is involved in the site selection and why Orange continues to be the vulnerable City. 4) The Council needs to have a uniform front. Mayor Coontz agreed with Ms. Trager that the Council needs to be united in their efforts to succeed and not be individually segregated on this issue. Councilman Alvarez expressed support of the Mayor's suggestion of educating the Board of Supervisors on the City's past history. He commented, if Council was agreeable, to have staff look into the impact of the Clean and Healthy Communities Initiative from the jail aspect. Mayor Coontz responded one of the problems with the initiative is it gives the City no assurance that ajail will not be placed in the City's sphere of influence. Councilman Murphy echoed that the initiative did not address our sphere of influence issues. Carole Walters, (address on file), commented on activities at Theo Lacy Jail and expressed support for a Town Hall meeting to discuss this issue. Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Drive, Orange Park Acres, commented this issue will take a lot of work and should not be taken lightly. Richard Siebert, 1388 N. Kermymead, on behalf of Orange Park Acres Association, complimented Mayor Coontz on her rapid action on this matter. The firm deal the City made with the County on the Theo Lacy Jail should be the only discussion the City has to have. Orange Park Acres would like to work with the City Council; be kept informed on this issue; and would like to be involved in any citizen committees that may be formed. MOTION - Mayor Coontz SECOND - Alvarez AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved to instruct the City Manager to follow up on the previously written request authorized by the entire Council in writing to the Sheriff to be included in the site discussions. There has been no reply to that letter of two weeks ago. PAGE 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24,1999 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR COONTZ (Continued) MOTION - Mayor Coontz SECOND - Alvarez AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved to request the City Manager to set up a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council to review the East Orange General Plan as soon as possible, to keep the City focused on the definitive plans for the future in that area. MOTION - Mayor Coontz SECOND - Murphy AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved to discuss with the City Manager the idea of setting up a town hall meeting and the creation and involvement of focus groups within the community to help with this issue. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Tape 3254 Councilman Alvarez commented approximately one month ago Council voted that the Community Services Foundation issue be brought back for consideration. He asked that it be agendized for the September 14th meeting. The Director of Community/Library Services commented that his staff will be meeting with the City Manager's staff on Friday, August 26th and suggested this issue be brought back at the September 28th meeting. MOTION - Mayor Coontz SECOND - Murphy Discussion ensued relative to whether a motion was required to agendize the item for September 28th. A determination was reached that no motion was necessary and that direction given to the City Manager to agendize the issue for September 28th is sufficient. 6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS Tape 3404 6.1 Request by members of the East Chapman Improvement Committee to disband. (Continued from August 10, 1999 meeting.) MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND - Murphy A YES -Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved to continue to September 28, 1999 at the request ofthe City Manager. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None PAGE 14 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 24, 1999 8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None 9. LEGAL AFFAIRS Tape 3424 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 19-99 (A2500.0 Parking, School Days) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 10.01.230 of Chapter 10.02 ofthe Orange Municipal Code pertaining to the definition of school days. MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Slater AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved that Ordinance No. 19-99 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted by the preceding vote. 9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 20-99 (A2500.0 Shopping Carts) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 8.06.030 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to the abatement of unattended shopping carts. MOTION- Slater SECOND- Murphy AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez Moved that Ordinance No. 20-99 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by the preceding vote. 10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (The City Council did not recess to Closed Session). 12. ADJOURNMENT MOTION - Mayor Coontz SECOND - Murphy AYES - Murphy, Slater, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Alvarez The City Council adjourned at 6:33 p.m (!~dt/AA+ CASSANDRA 1. THCART, CMC CITY CLERK PAGE 15