03-17-1998 Council Minutes Adj RegularAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 24, 1998
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFRONIA
MARCH 17,1998
The City Council of the City of Orange, California, convened on March 17, 1998 at 5 :00 p.m. in
an Adjourned Regular Meeting in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
1.2 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Murphy, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT -
Slater, Alvarez NOTE: Mayor
pro tern Slater arrived at 5: 10 p.m.2. CONSENT
CALENDAR 2.1
Declaration of City Clerk, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of City Council agenda of
a Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 17, 1998 at Orange Civic Center, Taft Branch Library
at 740 E. Taft Avenue, 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting.ACTION: Accepted
Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a public record
in the Office of the City Clerk.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Mayor Coontz
AYES - Murphy, Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon, Murphy ABSENT - Slater, Alvarez Item 2.
1 was approved as
recommended.END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 3. REPORTS
FROM MAYOR COONTZ - None
4. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None 5. REPORTS
FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None
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6. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
6.1 Proposed Missions, Goals, Service Objectives and Work Plans by City Department
for Fiscal Year 1998/99.
The City Manager read the Council's Mission Statement, goals and objectives.
Mayor Coontz asked the following be added to the work plan: Establish a vision for new Library
including facility planning, funding and design.
Councilman Spurgeon suggested that the goals and work plans not overlay one another in a
repetitious manner, and to keep them more simplified.
The Department Heads presented their work plans.
City Attorney Department
The City Attorney announced the hiring of a new attorney, Mary Binning.
City Clerk Department
Mayor Coontz asked if resolutions would be reviewed to determine if they are obsolete? The
City Clerk indicated at this time ordinances in the Orange Municipal Code would be receiving a
legal review.
Finance Department
Mayor pro tern Slater asked if next summer people will no longer have to come to City Hall to
sign up for water service.
The Finance Director indicated the goal is to have the new utility billing system in place by next
summer.
Personnel Department
Mayor Coontz asked if there was a tracking system for employees. The Personnel Director
reported they want to have a system that would track the employee from the date of hire to the
date of leaving the organization.
Fire Department - No questions from Council.Police
Department Mayor
pro tern Slater asked about the Mission Statement review and process. The Interim Police Chief
indicated there is new technology, crime fighting methods and new ways to do police work which
need to be incorporated into the Mission Statement. It will be evaluated by staff and adjustments
made to reflect the changes. The Mission Statement will always reflect Community Policing.
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6. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Mayor Coontz pointed out a minor error; No. 1 and 2 Goals are the same.
Mayor Coontz asked what the difference was between Community Enhancement Team and the
NET. The Interim Police Chief responded the NET is a city-wide operation and the
Community Enhancement Team is within the
department.Mayor Coontz asked about maintaining a liaison with the Eastern Transportation
Corridor
Agency?The Interim Police Chief indicated the toll road will have an impact on the expansion of the
City and the Police need to be kept up on the
details.Mayor pro tern Slater asked about the effectiveness and pros/cons of the City Gang Task
Force which Fred Barrera has attended. The Interim Police Chief supports the community group
100%.Mayor Coontz requested a list of members on the task force and a copy of their agenda for
the Council. Council Murphy suggested Councilmembers could rotate attending these
meetings.Mayor Coontz commented the El Modena Program she and Bill Steiner created a few years
ago was a Police ride-along in theCity- County/El Modena area. It was successful, but
was not continued. It was suggested the City send a note to the new Sheriff in November
inquiring how to reintroduce
the program.Carole Walters asked if they could use funds in the 172 Account for the ride along
program. The City Manager reported 172 funds are monitored carefully. There are over $400,
000 committed to the Police Department on an annual basis at this time which funds the probationary
officer and has provided continued and stable funding for the transitioning of the 800
megahurtz radio program. It is also used to fund some of the Fire
Department operations.Councilman Murphy asked the City Manager as the budget comes forward to highlight
the 172 Funds and how they
are spent.Councilman Spurgeon commented for the record, Council has a policy to make sure
the 172 Funds are committed to public safety and
related activities.Public
Works Department Mayor Coontz added the following to augment the Work Plan
for 1998-99:Public Works General Administration and Support Work Plan Item No.5 -
Additional Goals:Identify options available to the City for the most cost effective purchase of
electrical power for City operations and develop an
implementation plan.Identify options available to residential, commercial and industrial electrical
customers for the most cost effective purchase of electrical power and develop an
informational program.
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Public Works General Administration and Support Work Plan Item No.3 - Additional Goals:Coordinate
with telecommunications providers and adjacent jurisdictions to develop a wireless
communication system that will provide for future demands for service and minimize
disruption to existing public facilities.Public
Works Street Maintenance Work Plan Item No.1 - Additional Goal:Identify gaps
in existing sidewalk system, particularly in the northern and western portions of the City
and develop a priority program for sidewalk construction by April, 1999.Mayor Coontz
indicated areas such as Tustin Avenue near Lincoln, where the park and ride is located, has
no sidewalk. This goal will recognize those areas that are in need of sidewalks.Carole Walters
referred to Shaffer Street on the west side, 700 block North, no sidewalk is there and it
is hard to walk. The City Manager will prioritize those areas and present them to Council.Community Development
Department Code Enforcement -
Councilman Spurgeon asked that the department watch the area of Stewart/CulverlMain street
where the lot is becoming a truck parking area.Mayor pro tern
Slater commented there is no Code Enforcement Staff during the weekends, and asked about volunteers?
The Director of Community Development indicated no one is currently assigned during the
weekend, if problems arise the Police assist. Staff coverage on the weekend has been tried,
but became problematic as it reduced staff effectiveness during the normal work week and causes
supervisory issues. The City Manager will look at the use of volunteers on weekends. Mayor Coontz
suggested emphasizing what Code Enforcement means.Community Services Department
Mayor Coontz asked
if they were going to do a teen surveyor begin with the two programs?The Director of
Community Services indicated they were going to do the survey and bring it to the City Manager
for review.Economic Development Department
Councilman Spurgeon asked
for a clear idea of what type of development is occurring at Town &Country and the
Hurwitz property?The Economic Development
Project Manager responded he is not aware of any tenants at this time, but it
has been proposed that it will be retail and there are plans to develop high end apartments on the
north side.The City Manager
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6. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER (Continued)
City Manager Department - No Council questions.Council
Comments:Mayor
Coontz commented the Department Goals, Objectives and Work Plans are creative,ambitious
and the Department Heads have taken the opportunity to move ahead with a lot of positive
ideas that are new and important for the success of the City.Councilman
Murphy added the work plans paint an existing picture of where the City of Orange is
headed. It's nice to see Orange in a more progressive mode during his tenure.Mayor
pro tern Slater felt each department had exciting things going on.The
City Manager was instructed to provide Council with the written presentations by Department
Heads.Public
Comments on the Budget Presentation:Bob
Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr. asked about the trolley and how to keep it off Main Street and
La V eta Avenue. The City Manager is part of a City Manager's Group that is studying this topic
and will present options to Council.Mr.
Bennyhoff asked about annexation of the unincorporated islands which the County is pursuing
and how utility services will be shared?The
City Manager commented the City is playing an active role in a City Manager's Group that is
discussing spheres of Influence and annexation issues. They are monitoring and watching decisions
from LAFCO regarding the spheres of influence. It is proposed if there is development in
the City's sphere of influence, the County would require the developer to go to the City and conform
with the City's plan. Concern was expressed regarding the revenue neutrality because the
County, and EI Modena is a major island in the County, is under an umbrella for redevelopment
zones. They take off every bit oftax increment to help as part of the bankruptcy recovery.
Other ways to provide funding to the city need to be discussed.Mr.
Bennyhoff asked about the East Orange General Plan and the contract that was signed that said
if The Irvine Company did not begin development in 1999, they would voluntarily annex the 7,
115 acres to the City of Orange.The
City Manager responded it would be a policy decision of the Council and recommendations from
staffwill be researched on the costs for the City to absorb the 7115 acres. Annexation issues
need to be reviewed and possibly incorporated into the work plan.Carole
Walters, on the Police Department, asked if the partnership was with the community or residents?
The Interim Police Chief responded the community and residents would be the same.Ms.
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None 8.
LEGAL AFFAIRS - None 10. ORAL
PRESENTATIONS MARCH 17,
1998 Ms. Walters
commented there were no City officials at Duncan Clark's funeral. Mr. Manning from the
Elks pinned Mr. Clark with his 50 year membership pin.Councilmembers indicated
they were not aware of the funeral services.11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Spurgeon AYES -
Murphy, Slater, Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT - Alvazrez The City Council
adjourned at 6:
40 p.m.M~~Cd/bA~CASSANDRA J. HCART,
CMC CITY CLERK
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JOANNE COONTZ
MAYOR
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