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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 PAGE 1 I 1 JI Ii r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 17, 1998 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. PAGE 2 lli 11 I CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 17, 1998 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. PAGE 3 l1rH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 17, 1998 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 will get together an informational packet for Council.PAGE 4 rlillllml : 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 17, 1998 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. Walters felt policemen should handle themselves in public as gentlemen.PAGE 5 1111' Ii!il, ,"II CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 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 r:; 111 If I JOANNE COONTZ MAYOR PAGE 6