07-23-1996 Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 13, 1996
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
July 23,1996
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on July 23, 1996 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilman Murphy
1.2 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ABSENT -
None 1.3
PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Coontz
announced funeral services would be held for Wayne Streed, Retired Police Chief
for the City of Orange, on July 24, 1996 at Holy Family Cathedral.C2500.K)
1.4
PROCLAMATIONS - None 2.CONSENT CALENDAR
Tape 74 2.1 Declaration
of City Clerk, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a
regular meeting of July 23, 1996 at Orange Civic Center, Main Library,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.2.2 Request
Council confirmation of warrant registers dated July 9,11 and 12, 1996.ACTION: Approved.2.
3 Approve
CityCouncil Minutes Regular meeting of July 9,1996.ACTION: Approved.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23,1996
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
2.4 Request Council approve appropriation of $2400 from the General Fund to Rental Book
Account No. 100-2001-443101-9987 to purchase rental materials.
Funds have been collected in Revenue Account No. 100-2011-
252100-9987 to cover this appropriation.FISCAL IMP ACT: None. Council authorized
the revenue generated from this account be used tosustain
the library'
s collection. (C2500.I)ACTION: Approved.2.5 Request Council approve appropriation of $2400 from
the General Fund to Account No.100-2001-443101-
9986, "Library Books," to purchase library books. Donations have been received
inRevenue
Account No. 100-2001-293900-9986 to cover this expenditure.C2500.I)FISCAL IMP ACT These
funds were donated by customers to the library to
be used
to
purchase material and no matching City funds are necessary.ACTION: Approved.AGREEMENTS 2.6
Request Council approve agreement between the City of Orange and Orange Elderly Services, Inc.
for Fiscal Year 1996-97 for
senior citizen services in the amount of 211,000. (A2100.
0
AGR-0974.L)FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in Account No. 100-7041-
426700 (Human Services).Discussion: Barbara DeNiro (address omitted at request of speaker), asked how
much the City budgeted last year for Orange Elderly Services; how much money bingo
has raised;and questioned if the purpose for bingo was for
the City to reduce funding.The Community Services Manager responded the amount budgeted has
remained the same over the past four years. It is estimated that Orange Elderly
Services raises approximately $5,000 a month. During the Fiscal Year 1997-98 budget process
the City will be working with
Orange Elderly Services to reduce the City's contribution by off-setting
the revenues
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
BIDS
2.7 Request Council approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising to invite bids
for the construction of Santa Fe Depot Public Parking Lot, S.P. 3166. (P2500.0.9)
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted as follows:
262-5011-483300-3006
CIP $80,000 262-
5011-483399-3006
CIP 100,000
550-
5011-481101-3006 State TCI 924-
9811-
485100-3006
Cmty Dev.
Subtotal Additional
State TCI
Funds not
programmed Total 88,000 92,000 360.000 55,000 415.000 Discussion:
Barbara DeNiro (address omitted at request of
speaker), asked how the City determines where to develop public parking lots?The Director
of Public Works responded the parking lot was selected to receive grants because of its
proximity to the train station. A grant of approximately $455,000 was received from the
State with a 50% match requirement. An additional grant for $
100,000 was received from
Orange County
Transportation Authority under the Transportation Demand Management Program, Measure M.ACTION: Approved.2.8 Request
Council approve plans, specifications and authorize to advertise to invite bids for construction of a 42 and 36 inch
storm drain pipe from Main Street (No. of S.P.R.R.)westerly
along the Southern California Edison property to the Santa Ana River, Project No.
D-123. Estimated cost for this project is $265,000. (
C2500.M.17)FISCAL
IMPACT: $275,
000 is
budgeted in Account No. 530-5011-483400-5330 Drainage Dist.-Storm Drain)ACTION: Approved.CHANGE ORDER 2.
9 Request Council approve a final change order to Copp Contracting, Inc., in the
amount of 42,372.53 for Bid No. 956-24,
Street Maintenance 1995/96. (A2100.0 AGR-
2554)FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted
in the following accounts:262-5011-485100-3021-Measure
M 95/
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Approved.
CLAIMS
2.10 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM:
a. Carolyn P. Caverly
b. James Rosenfels
c. Wells Fargo Bank
d. Sandy Garcia
ACTION: Denied claims and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster. (C3200.0)
RESOLUTIONS
2.11 RESOLUTION NO. 8668
A Resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Orange requesting the Local Agency
Formation Commission to take proceedings for the annexation and detachment of
property within the Cerro Villa Drive Reorganization No. XXX. (A3100.0 REO-
XXX)Adjusts boundaries between Orange and Villa park consistently with realignment
of Cerro Villa
Dr.ACTION:
Approved.REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARA TEL
Y)2.12 RESOLUTION NO.
8670 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange overruling the recommendation
of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange and approving the general
plan classification of property situated on the east side of Alpine Road between Culver and
La Veta Avenues. (C2300.E
GPA-I-96)General Plan Amendment 1-96 -
Orange Redevelopment Agency
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Coontz AYES - Murphy, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater
ABSTAIN - Barrera ACTION:
Approved.PAGE
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.13 RESOLUTION NO. 8671
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange finally accepting the completion
of a certain public works and improvement; Bid No. 956-24; Street
Maintenance 1995/96, Copp Contracting, Inc. (A2100.0
AGR-2554)
ACTION: Approved.2.14 RESOLUTION
NO. 8672 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the
Top Management Resolution No. 8639 to increase the salary range for the Assistant to the
City Manager position from Range 480 ($3908-$5011) to the new Range 490 ($4108-$
5267), and directing staff to amend the budget to reflect the change effective August
4,1996.
C2500.E)
ACTION: Approved.2.15 RESOLUTION
NO. 8673 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing fees
for the Transportation Systems Improvement Program. (
A2500.0)
ACTION: Approved.2.16 RESOLUTION
NO. 8674 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation
to David Singleton of the Orange Fire Department and commending him for more
than twenty-eight years ofloyal and dedicated services. (
C2500.H)
ACTION: Approved.2.17 RESOLUTION
NO. 8675 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange finally accepting
completion ofa certain public work and improvement, Bid No. 956-26, SP. 3159, R.
J. Noble Company;Washington Avenue Street Reconstruction - Washington Ave. from Orange
Street to Center and Harwood to Cambridge Street. (A2100.
0 AGR-
2572)ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.18 RESOLUTION NO. 8676
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL 96-7 adjusting lot lines of certain real property situated at Lots 15 and 29 of Tract
No.3414 in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of California. (C2500.M.16.
1)Owner: Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co.ACTION:
Approved.SPECIAL
EVENTS 2.19 Request from United Sports Entertainment for a special event, Jet Jam '96, to be held
on the east side of the Santa Ana River on August 16, 17 and 18, 1996. (P1300.0.
9)FISCAL IMP ACT:
None.Discussion: Barbara DeNiro (address omitted at request of speaker), expressed
concern with crowd control at the
event.The Police Chief reported staff is satisfied that the City's security requirements
and conditions will be met, indicating the event will be staffed with officers, and
contingency plans are in effect. In addition, the City will be covered for potential liability.
Alcohol will be served on the Orange side of the river bed and individuals purchasing alcohol
will be wrist-banded. At any time alcohol sales can be stopped or suspended, if
necessary, for the remainder of the event. Public safety needs are covered at no additional
expense to
the City.Tim Ryan, 6262 Doral Drive, Huntington Beach, Assistant General
Manager ofthe Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, explained the goal is to create an event that
would appeal to different aspects and demographics of Orange County. The event will take
place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., which will feature a custom
car and hot rod show, three stages oflive entertainment, with the exception of the
main stage,which will be built in the river bed. There will be a celebrity race and stunt
show on Saturday. The river bed will be filled with approximately 15 million gallons
of fresh water for the International Jet Ski Boat Association Championships, which
will be filtered, recycled and turned back to potable water after the event. All booth sales
on the Orange side of the event and sponsors such as the Doubletree Hotel and
National Sports Grill will generate sales tax for the City. Press kits were distributed to
the
Council Members.
ACTION: Approved.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
NON-AGENDA
ITEM MOTION - Slater
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved that
the need to discuss the item arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda and that Item
No. 2.20 be added to the Consent Calendar.2.20
Request to close the 100 block of North Glassell on Monday, July 29,1996 from 5:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m. to film a Snapple Commercial. (S4000.S.4)TheInterim
Director of Economic Development explained that the Economic Development Department
grants approval for the permit, and Council's action would only be
to approve the closing of the 100 block of North Glassell. Propaganda Films has already contacted
eleven of the sixteen businesses to sign agreements granting permission to film.
Dick Gould,
141 N. Glassell, spoke in favor of the filming.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Spurgeon AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to approve the street
closure.MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Barrera AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater
Item No. 2.12 was removed and heard
separately, Mayor pro tem Barrera abstained. Item No. 2.20 was added as an Urgent
Item. All other items on the Consent Calendar were 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 7
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
6.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Tape 767
6.1 The appeal by Beatrice Kight-Herbst of the City Traffic Commission ruling
denying the installation of an All Way Stop control at the intersection of Walnut Ave. and
Lincoln St. was continued from June 11 and July 9, 1996 to this date in order for an evaluation
by the Southern California Auto Club to be conducted. (S4000.S.3.
3)The Director of Public Works reported the independent review performed by Southern
California Auto Club concluded that a four-way stop should not be installed based on
existing conditions,indicating that further consideration should be given to additional
parking restrictions.Information was included regarding the disadvantages of installing stop signs
classified as unwarranted, not only safety issues that may be adversely affected, but also
air pollution considerations, and the potential for lack of compliance where traffic volumes
are unbalanced.Beatrice Kight-Herbst, 1435 E. Walnut Avenue, stated the report from
the Southern California Auto Club reviewed existing information the City had provided and indicated she
would wait a year to
see what happens.Barbara DeNiro (address omitted at request of speaker), asked how
the independent study performed by Southern California Automobile
Club came about?The Director of Public Works responded the issue arose due to a concern with
the process. The Southern California Automobile Club indicated a willingness to do the study if
a request was received from the appellant. The evaluation provided an
unbiased third-party view.Dick Kinder, 1342 E. Hickory Lane, spoke in opposition
to the four-
way stop.MOTION -
Slater SECOND - Murphy AYES - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon, Slater Moved to receive and file the Southern California Automobile Club report; deny the
appeal for an All Way Stop control at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Lincoln Street;
directed staff to evaluate Southern California Automobile Club's recommendation to study
the parking restrictions on Walnut; and a status report be brought back for Council's review in
one year.6.2 Report from Police Chief Robertson regarding procedure changes
for the administration of the Neighborhood Parking Permit Program. Request to allocate $
4,000 to purchase an initial supply
of permits.The Police Chief reported there are four areas of perm it parking in the City. The
current lifetime parking permits used by residents and visitors have been abused, indicating that copies
have been made and distributed, and in some cases, have been sold. The primary area of abuse
is around
Chapman University.
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v;. ':t ;,-.-->,.)v.\~v:'--" .\,_____.\ ___ .........)6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (
Continued)The Traffic Lieutenant
explained the proposed parking permit would be issued yearly and would be color coded
with a serial number, which would allow parking officers the ability to determine if the sticker
were current and the computerized in-house ability to determine which car the sticker was
issued. The proposed cost would be $6.00 per sticker per year, with an opportunity to purchase
up to five permits per year, with a $6.00 replacement cost for each permit. The yearly parking
permit would insure that the individuals utilizing the parking permits are current residents or
renters, and would allow their files to be updated.Gunner John,
175 N. l't Street, resident of Parking Permit Area "D", stated he feels penalized because of
Chapman University and the imposed permit parking fee; asked if the current permits will no
longer be valid; asked what the definition of a guest is; indicated there is no guarantee the new permits
would not be counterfeited; and expressed concern with the notification process for the proposed
change.Corinne Schreck,
446 N. James, asked if there are four or seven parking permit areas in the City;indicated that
residents are being penalized to pay for a parking permit because of the area in which they
live; stated that Chapman University should provide adequate parking; and questioned who
will be required to have a guest parking permit?Nick Lall,
6231 Mabury Avenue, commented that Chapman University has put an undue burden of parking
problems in neighborhoods, indicating the University should be asked to subsidize the Police Department'
s costs for the parking permits.The Traffic
Lieutenant responded a moratorium had been placed on the issuing of citations for the enforcement
of the permit parking since June. There are eight parking permit areas, however,only four
are active. There would be no color coding for the separate parking permit areas. An individual parking
in the permit area that is within sight of their vehicle would not require a guest pass. Residents
were not notified of the proposed parking permit program because the issue just became before
the Council and a decision had not been reached. The Traffic Lieutenant confirmed that
the moratorium could be maintained as is currently in force.MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to continue this item
and the City Manager direct staff to return with a report indicating the areas in need of
parking permits; an evaluation made of current parking permit owners versus residents requesting new permits; permanent
parking permits versus annual permit renewals; and serializing and duplication issues.PAGE
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23,1996
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
6.3 Report from the Director of Public Works regarding the recommendation ofthe
Traffic Commission to remove the All-Way Stop control at the intersection of
Walnut Avenue and Center
Street.The Director of Public Works reported that the more desirable resolution for the
intersection would be to construct a pedestrian actuated mid-block signal to accommodate
the pedestrian traffic and eliminate the four-way stop. There is a high concentration of
pedestrians at certain times of the day. Traffic volumes alone do not justify maintaining a
four-way stop. Chapman University has indicated they have no interest at this time in
providing pedestrian access across the athletic field area which would allow construction of a
pedestrian signal. The Traffic Commission recommends the all-way stop be retained in
the interest of public safety.Councilman Slater commented that it was originally part of
Chapman University's Specific Plan that they provide alternate or improved access, as necessary,
to accommodate growth; and asked if it would be a viable solution to require Chapman University to install
a signal, whether or not they
provide access across their field.The Director of Public Works responded he is unsure of
Chapman University's obligation to install a signal based upon the status of any development approval
they may have obtained. It would be feasible to install a mid-block crossing with the traffic
signal. The cost of a pedestrian
actuated signal is approximately $40,000.The Director of Community Development indicated the
mid-block crossing is included in the Chapman University Specific Plan. The timing
of the implementation is the issue. Nothing specifically requires the installation of the crossing and
the Plan discusses its benefits as ifit were included as part of a new
pedestrian circulation system across the athletic fields.Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer Street, expressed
concern with the pedestrians crossing at Walnut Avenue and Center
Street, indicating the City should take charge.Rob Morris, 420 E. Walnut, asked if the mid-block crossing
would be in front of the dormitory in the field or at the intersection;
expressed concern for pedestrian safety; and indicated the
intersection is poorly planned and needs traffic enforcement.The Director of Public Works responded the pedestrian
signal
location
would
be
in front
of the
dormitory.MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Slater Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to continue this item, and direct the City Manager
to pursue Chapman University's Specific Plan and re-assess the location
of safety
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
6.4 Request from City Traffic Commission to change the posted speed limit on Santiago
Canyon Road from 45 mph to 50 mph between the west City limits and Orange Park Blvd.
S4000.S.3.4)
The Director of Public Works reported the County has increased the speed limit on their portion
of Santiago Canyon Road from 45 mph to 50 mph. The Traffic Commission is recommending
approval of the increase from Orange Park Boulevard to the westerly City limits at Villa Park,
which would result in a uniform speed limit along the entire length of the roadway, from the
westerly City limit to Jamboree Road. The speed zone would be enforceable by radar.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Barrera A YES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to approve.
6.5 Investment
OversightCommittee's Quarterly Report and Annual Compliance Report. (ORI800.0.
27.l6) (Report on file in the City Clerk's office)The Chairman of
the Investment Oversight Committee summarized the Annual Compliance Report and Quarterly
Report. Discussion conducted at the combined meeting with the Investment Advisory Committee
included: Investment Reporting, Internal Controls, Local Agency Investment Fund (
LAIF), and Recruitment. Revisions to the Investment Policy are scheduled for discussion
with the Investment Advisory Committee in July.Dan Fedricks was
introduced as the City's Investment Officer.Two members of
the Investment Advisory Committee and the Finance Director attended the annual Local Agency
Investment Fund Conference in Sacramento in June. The conference provided an excellent
opportunity to meet their investment staff, have questions answered, and become familiar with
their investment operations and investment strategy.Nick Lall, 6231
Mabury Avenue, asked what LAIF has invested in and ifLAIF invests in anything that the
City could directly invest in, indicating that the Jeffer's Report recommended the City make
changes that have not been made. Further, how often are the market values in LAIF marked to
market; what is LAIF's investment strategy for the coming year; and how much did it cost
the City to send three people to Sacramento?The Finance Director
responded the Local Agency Investment Fund has their greatest percentage of investments in
treasuries, however, they do get involved in smaller instruments i.e.commercial paper. The
Government Code would permit the City to invest directly in LAIF. The actual investments of
LA IF would have to be compared with the City's current Investment Policy to determine
whether the City could directly invest in LAIF. The current Investment Policy doesn't
have as many restrictions as the proposed revised Investment Policy. LAIF PAGE 11 T
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
provides market value on a monthly basis and keeps a conservative position in their investment
strategy, investing highly in treasuries and their position is short.
The City Manager indicated the total cost for the LAIF conference in Sacramento was
approximately $600.
Councilman Murphy commented the Local Agency Investment Fund needs to be reviewed on an
on-going basis because LAIF funds are fluid, and suggested an amendment to the
Investment Policy be relative to larger funds that do invest some percentage in more speculative
investments.It was indicated that a decision will need to be made whether the City wants to have a
percentage of its portfolio invested with
LAIF.Mayor Coontz requested the Finance Director prepare a report on what the City's position
should be with the Local Agency Investment
Fund.The Finance Director commented a draft Investment Policy will be given to Council in the
near
future.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Barrera AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to
receive and file the report.6.6
Treasurer's Report - Period ending June 30, 1996. (C2500.F)The Finance Director
reported the invested balance was $112.6 million, a decrease of$I.5 million from the
prior month, which was attributed to a water debt service payment and expenditure housing funds
for the Orange Garden Apartments and the Plaza Garden Apartments.The Local Agency
Investment Fund balance was $3.9 million and the portfolio yield to maturity was 5.38%.
The market value in June was 98.7% of book, which was up from 98.09% in May.The average maturity
of the portfolio is \.75 years.MOTION - Barrera SECOND -
Slater A YES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to receive and file the
report.PAGE 12 r-----nn
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7.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER Tape 3385
7.1 Issues and activities related to the Orange Mall Area.
The City Manager reported that Community Development Department has contacted the Super
Sport's operator regarding their non-compliance with turning out the lights at the facility
and reducing the noise as required under the Conditional Use Permit. The Police Department
is monitoring the 10:30 p.m. closure and 10:00 p.m. deadline for completion of events.
Super Sports and the school district, which owns the property, have been advised of the
non-compliance and warned that the City Council may bring back the Conditional Use Permit
for
revlCW.Management of the Orange Mall has assisted in developing better correspondence with
Sears regarding trucks parking at the Orange Mall site. Sears has been responsive and the City
has been advised that trucks not associated with dropping off shipments at the Orange Mall will
no longer be parking
there.Orange Mall management contacted the General Sales Manager at Villa Ford and staff at
Villa Ford is advising individuals using their vehicles for demonstration drives to utilize Tustin
Street,Katella Avenue, Orange-Olive Road and Lincoln Avenue and to avoid using
the residential streets in
the area.Portable toilets located on the south portion of the Mall parking lot adjacent to
Sears were provided as a public service to the Girl Scouts and the Y
fundraising activities.The bus traffic on Canal was discussed in a meeting with the Director of
Orange County Transportation Authority and there has been an agreement with OCTA for the use of
Canal for the past twelve to fifteen years. The Orange County Transportation Authority is
open to modifications and working with the City regarding turnaround of the buses in their
bus routes and staging. Discussion were also pursued with the Orange Mall management
regarding these issues and requesting
their assistance.The Public Works Department is monitoring the driveways out of the Mall in four
locations and have monitored traffic on Canal. Preliminary figures measure 24-hour traffic
volumes of almost 5,500 and 6,800 on Canal Street south of Heim Avenue and north of
Meats Avenue. The volumes are below the capacity of a two lane commuter street, which is about
12,000 vehicles per day, which are only comparison figures as
the analysis continues.Discussions have begun with Orange Mall management regarding the truck
traffic on Canal Street. The City will continue to pursue the construction of sidewalks on Canal
Street and some incorporated areas that need
to be addressed.More information will be forthcoming regarding the crosswalks and pedestrian
signals on Canal Street as well as an analysis on the drop in auto theft crimes in the parking lot
and other crimes since the departure of Broadway. A police sub-station has been provided by
the Orange
Mall for
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER (Continued)
A Study Session will be held on August 6th at 4:30 p.m. in the Weimer Room and the public
hearing to consider Wal-Mart's appeal of the Planning Commission decision will be held
on August 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer Street, expressed concern about the date of the Study Session
and the inability to have a staffreport from the Mall; indicated individuals that spoke in opposition
to Wal-Mart will be harassed; and requested police protection at
the Mall.The City Manager responded the Study Session will provide an opportunity for the
Council and the public to be educated on the subject and the parameters on which Council can
make a decision, indicating necessary information is provided in the Planning
Commission Minutes.The Study Session will provide information regarding the Wal-Mart proposal as
well as an expansion on the subjects of traffic and related issues
around the Mall.Mayor Coontz stated the Planning Commission Minutes refer to circulation in
and out, direction,etc., indicating this is an important part of information that Council needs.
Site maps and parameters that can be discussed regarding the site plan would assist with the
presentation of the subject at
the Study Session.Lyssa Alatorre, 2508 N. Canal, thanked Council for their interest in traffic
issues around the Orange Mall and the traffic count devices that were placed on Canal Street
and Heim Avenue;expressed concern for children's safety, truck and bus issues; indicated she has
a video oftrucks delivering to the Orange Mall; and asked what the penalty is for trucks driving
down Canal Street
and Heim Avenue.The Police Chief responded Canal Street is not marked as a truck route, and
posting would have to be done before it
could be enforced.The Director of Public Works reported that Canal Street is not a designated
truck route, and under Orange Municipal Code, all streets that are designated truck
routes are restricted.The Interim City Attorney indicated a ban could be made on deliveries
between certain hours,restrictions on idling trucks during certain hours and preventing the running
of
refrigeration units overnight.Sharon Rockmore, 2621 N. Canal, thanked the City Manager for considering
the issues and asked why the traffic count was only 24 hours on Canal and for longer periods
through the Mall driveways. Concern was expressed regarding residents in the area using the Mall
parking lot to avoid Canal and Tustin A venue; slot car races being held and vehicles parking
overnight in the parking lot; lack of security; and the driveways need to be widened.
Ms. Rockmore requested that residents, rather than property owners, be notified of
the public
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 23, 1996
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER (Continued)
The Director of Public Works responded it is more difficult to get accurate counts from
driveways as the travel patterns are not as well defined; traffic is slower moving in driveways
and may register more false counts, therefore, a longer period oftime is needed to obtain
accuracy.
The City Manager reported that public hearing notices will be timely mailed to property owners
in a broader area than required by law for the public hearing on August 13th, however, a notice is
not required to be mailed to property owners for the Study Session on August 6"'. Additional
public hearing notices will be provided to Ms. Rockmore for distribution.
Adele Graves (address omitted at request of speaker), thanked Councilman Murphy for
suggesting a packet be provided for the Study Session.
8.LEGAL AFFAIRS Tape 4862
8.1 ORDINANCE NO. 20-96 (FIRST
READING)An Ordinance of the City Council ofthe City of Orange amending Section 17.06.020 of
the Orange Municipal Code and approving the reclassification of property situated on the
east side of Alpine Road between Culver and La Veta Avenues. (ZI500.0
ZCG-1181-96)
Zone Change 1181-
96 City of
Orange Orange Redevelopment
Agency MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Spurgeon A YES - Murphy, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon,
Slater ABSTAIN - Barrera
Moved that Ordinance No. 20-96 have first reading waived and same was set for
second reading be the preceding
vote.9. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY 10.
RECESS MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Barrera AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater The City
Council recessed at 7:05 p.m. and reconvened at 7:25 p.m.PAGE 15
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11. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Richard Klump, resident of Los Alamitos, expressed concern regarding burglary and vandalism
at El Rancho and Lewis Street and the potential ofliability due to the lack of visibility at the
intersection of El Rancho and Lewis Street and the alley between Garden Grove Blvd. and El
Rancho Street due to an 8 ft. fence built adjacent to the sidewalk. (R3500.0)
Mayor Coontz referred Mr. Klump to the Director of Public Works and Police Chief to address
the traffic and safety issues.
12.1 INVOCATION
Harry Thomas, Director of Public Works
12.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilman Murphy
12.3 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 12.
4INTRODUCTIONS - None 12.5
PROCLAMATIONS - None 12.6 PRESENT
A TIONS A Certificate of
Recognition was presented to Mike Streed in memory of his father, Retired Police Chief Wayne
Streed.13. PUBLIC HEARINGS -
None 14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
14.1 Report from
the Department of Public Works on the Neighborhood Preservation Study ofthe Briardale Avenue
area. (S4000.S.3)The Director ofPublic
Works reported concerns were expressed regarding the use of residential streets located near the
intersection of Taft Avenue and Tustin Street. Issues of concern involved the excessive amount of'
thru' traffic and the excessive speed of traffic utilizing Briardale Avenue, Lincoln Street, and
Buckeyewood Avenue. Speed studies were performed, accident history was reviewed, and
traffic counts were made of total traffic volumes and peek hour traffic counts. A trip trace
was done to identify the number of thru trips within the neighborhood, as well as traffic activity
at the driveways of commercial properties adjacent to the intersection of Briardale Avenue and Taft
Avenue.The three alternatives reviewed
included: I) street closures, 2) the use of diverters, and 3) turn restrictions at the intersection
of Taft Avenue, Briardale Avenue and Tustin Street. The alternative that appeared to
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least disruptive to the neighborhood would be to modify the traffic movement and traffic signal
indications at the intersection of Tustin Street and Taft Avenue, prohibiting straight across traffic
in both directions, and allowing turning movement only. This alternative would also minimize
the impact on commercial development on the west side of Tustin Street with respect to access to
those properties, and the alternative provides the ability to add a second left turn lane westbound
on Taft Avenue and Tustin Street, which would relieve traffic congestion in that area. The
recommendation is that turning movement changes be made at the intersection of Taft Avenue,
Briardale Avenue and Tustin Street on a six-month trial basis and the results of the changes
be made at that
time.Martha Tighe, 6227 Rockinghorse Way and business owner in Clock Tower Shopping
Center,expressed concern with the impact the traffic modifications will have on the ten businesses in
the shopping
center.Maggie Weber, 1033 Buckeyewood Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed
changes;expressed concerns with traffic and safety; the need for traffic control; and indicated the 25
mph speed limit needs to be posted on Buckeyewood Avenue. Ms. Weber asked why
Cambridge Street from Meats Avenue to Taft Avenue, which is near the school, is not a 25 mph
zone?The Director of Public Works explained that pursuant to the Vehicle Code, the school speed
zone of25 mph only applies to the speed limit of the frontage of the school
property.The following individuals expressed concern with speed, traffic control and enforcement, and
the accident history, however, supported the proposed six-month trial plan. Suggestions
were made to extend the bus lane on Tustin Avenue near Taft Avenue to alleviate traffic
problems; three-way stop signs be placed at every intersection on Briardale Avenue and
Buckeyewood Avenue;and that speed bumps
be installed.Paul Hackmann, 1502 E.
Briardale Avenue Curtis Cook, 1918
N. Ebonywood William Kerfoot,
1773 Greengrove Vera Mater, 1774 N.
Lincoln Street Kathy Madore, 1119
E. Buckeyewood The Director of Public Works responded the problem with stop signs is the level
of compliance is poor and the neighborhood would
be inconvenienced.MOTION -
Murphy SECOND - Spurgeon
AYES - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved
to approve the six-month trial basis.
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MOTION - Coontz SECOND -
Murphy A YES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to request
the Public Works Department revisit the issue of enhanced corners as agreed to be included
in the Capital Improvement Project for the City of Orange a few years ago;specifically, the enhanced
corner at the northwest intersection of Taft and Tustin A venues.15. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Barbara DeNiro (address
omitted at request of speaker), commented she received a final turn off notice on her
water bill and expressed concerns regarding Wal-Mart issues.16. RECESS
The City
Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. to a Closed Session for the for the following purposes:a. Conference
with Legal Counsel existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Urban Retail
Properties v. City of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 764308 Database Publishing
Co. v. City of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 765812 Request for
Amicus Support - Tily B. v. City of Newport Beach b. Conference with
Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:City Negotiator: Personnel
Director Employee Organization: All
Employee Organizations List Available in
Personnel Office.)c. Public Employment
Appointment Title: Fire Chief d. 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.The City Council
reconvened to Regular Session at 9:40 p.m and announced that the Council had voted in Closed
Session to provide amicus support to the City of Newport Beach, at no cost to the City, in
the case ofTily B. v. City of Newport Beach; CA; and Cal CA Appellate 4th District Court App GOI9250
involving the City's right to ban nudity. The vote was 5-0.PAGE 18
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16. RECESS (Continued)
It was also announced that the City Council had taken action to affirm the City Manager's
appointment of Acting Fire Chief Bob Clevenger as Fire Chieffor the City of Orange. The vote
was 5-
0.17.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Murphy Barrera
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater
The City Council adjourned at 9:45 p.m. in memory of Retired Police Chief Wayne Streed to an
Adjourned Regular Meeting, August 6, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. in the Weimer Room concerning traffic
and other issues impacting the neighborhoods surrounding the Orange Mall and procedural
discussions for conducting the Major Site Plan Review Council meeting on the appeal for Wal-
Mart.
CASSANDRA J. C
CITY CLERK
JOANNE C. COONTZ
MAYOR
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