02-28-1995 Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
1ARCH 14, 1995.
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 28,1995
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on February 28, 1995 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
Given by Mayor Joanne Coontz
1.2 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ABSENT -
Barrera NOTE: Mayor
pro tem Barrera arrived at 4:35 p.m.1.3
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting
February 14, 1995.MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Murphy, Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon, Slater ABSENT - Barrera ACTION: Continued to
March 14, 1995.
1.4 PRESENTA TIONSI ANNOUNCEMENTSI INTRODUCTIONS
Resolution No. 8425 was presented to
Trey Sirks of the Orange Police Department,honoring him for 29 years of
service to the City of Orange.1.5 PROCLAMATIONS 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
2.1 Declaration
of City Clerk
Marilyn 1. Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting of February 28, 1995,
at Orange Civic Center, Main Library, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia and
the Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board; 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.PAGE 1
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.2 Authorize Mayor and Director of Finance to draw warrants on City Treasurer in payment
of demands.
ACTION: Approved.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.3 Request Council accept Treasurer's Report for January, 1995. (C2500.F)
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
The City Manager reported at the previous Council meeting that Council approved nine
items with timelines which have been submitted. One of the items is a clear statement of
policy to maintain a separate office of Treasurer and Finance Director, and to establish
written procedures. Those will be evolving as recommendations are received from
Consultant, Mike Jeffers. Management recommendations are outlined in the report and
are consistent with Council's approval. This report also includes graphics which easily
show the way in which the City invests, investment portfolio and a transactional list.
Nick Lall, 6231 E. Mabury, commended the quality of the report and reiterated the need
for Council to study and review it to make sure it complies with the policies as set forth by
the Council.
MOTION - Barrera SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Moved to
receive and file.REMOVED AND HEARD
SEP ARATEL Y)2.4 Request
Councilaccept Annual Compliance Report of Investment Activity through December 31, 1994. (
C2500.F)FISCAL IMPACT: None.
The Assistant City
Manager reported he and the Finance Director were asked to prepare the report due
to the fact that the City Treasurer had left office because of health reasons last year. The
City's investment policy requires the Treasurer to annually provide Council with a Compliance
Report. This report reflects the changeover point to where the new City Treasurer and
new Finance Director have taken over the management of the fund.With the City'
s policy it was pointed out that the City had exceeded the $20,000,000 limit in the County
Pool for a period of time leading up to November. The text of the report corresponds to what
was reported by Mr. Jeffers which was provided at the February 14,1995 Council meeting.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
The policy does not provide a specific date for Council to receive this report. It was felt
this report should reflect the period of the previous administration and would be the last
report to Council concerning the previous term of the former Treasurer.
Nick Lall, 6231 E. Mabury, suggested this report be rejected. It did not cover anything of
any substance. This needs to be reviewed internally and externally and have a different
perspective besides that of Mr. Jeffers. The City should do an internal audit and find out
why the report was not submitted on a timely basis. The City Ordinance requires the
report be submitted annually. The other reports were submitted at the end of September
and Mr. Lall asked why this one was not.
The Assistant City Manager responded the report was reviewed by Mr. Jeffers but was
prepared independently by Jeanne Arehart (Acting Finance Director) and himself. Several
of the monthly reports were late and the City Manager had a conversation with the former
Treasurer and there was an understanding as to what months the reports would be
prepared. The City Manager asked the Assistant City Manager and Jeanne Arehart, after
September, because of Mr. Weiss's absence, if they would prepare the report. The City
Manager wanted to make a clear demarcation between the old administration and the new
Treasurer with this report.
The Finance Director was asked by Council if there was any problem approving the
report. It was indicated it was important that everything in the City's portfolio now do
complies with the existing policy. The direction now is to consider whether the policy
should be amended or revisit some vehicles and perhaps a recommendation will be that
corporate notes should not be used. This review is proposed to be accomplished within
45 days. At the March Council meeting there will be a critique on investment by
investment and broker by broker. This status report was reviewed today and the City is in
good shape.
The two transactions which have been completed by the Finance Director were illustrated
in the report. They are the withdrawal from the County Pool of the TRAN funds by
placing them directly into Federal Government securities which were purchased directly
from the Federal Reserve, and also on a constant basis, to re-evaluate what is in
LAIF.MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Received
and filed.REMOVED AND
HEARD SEPARATELY)2.5
Requestfor the installation of a '3-Way' STOP control device at the intersection of Calle Grande
and Calle Baja. (Continued from 2-14-95.) (S4000.S.3.
3)Page
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are provided in the department's normal operating budget using
250 Traffic Safety.
Mayor Coontz announced a number ofletters from homeowners have been received.
The Director of Public Works/City Engineer reported staff had contacted the property
owner within the last few days, however no meeting has been scheduled to discuss the
issues regarding sight distance. Staff also met with the homeowners association members
in the area regarding the installation of a stop sign. In view of the residents concerns and
willingness expressed by members of the homeowners association to work with the City, it
was felt it would be prudent to delay the installation of the stop sign and provide an
opportunity to resolve the issue with the property owner.
In the interim, to provide some increased safety at the intersection, staff is recommending
warning devices with additional signing on Calle Grande be installed. This would also
provide an advisory speed which would coincide with the safe speed for the sight distance
that is available at the intersection. Also, the sign be supplemented by rumble strips, or
some device in the roadway. The post of the existing stop sign at the intersection should
have a warning added with a caution of "watch for cross traffic." These devices are
suggested to remain in place until a resolution of the sight distance problem is secured.
With these additional warning signs it reduces the potential liability exposure. The best
solution to this is to clear the sight distance so there is not a safety problem.
Councilman Murphy indicated his February 14th motion was to continue the item, not
approve the stop signs. The concern was to be sure from a liability standpoint, given that
it had been identified in the legal recourse that the City is taking action within the
designated period so the City would not be incurring any additional liability.
The following people expressed concern regarding excessive speeding:
Cliff Badowski, 301 Calle Grande
Donna Hanson, 337 Calle Grande
Police Chief Robertson commented stop signs do not control speed. He indicated the
Traffic Commander was present and would be addressing the problem.
Councilman Slater commented for the record, "I just want to say to all those that live up
the hill, and when I was running for Council, I walked those streets and was sore every
night; you have a fantastic neighborhood and I love it. But I would not, ifI didn't want to,
I would not be in favor of putting a stop sign at that location. It does not make sense to
make 200 or 500 people stop for the benefit of those people living on the side streets.
With that, however, the liability issue has been pointed out to the City. I know the 230
voters or whatever, that live up that hill would understand that the entire City has a great
liability facing it if the stop sign is not installed. Also, the issue of cost, after speaking to
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
staff today, I understand the only thing we can do that would permanently resolve this
would be to purchase some right-of-way there so the City could maintain it.
With the purchase of the right-of-way and the mitigation measures that
would have to be completed, it would be approximately $10,000 where a stop
sign installation would cost approximately $150.00. This has been to the Traffic Commission
two times and City Council three times, and staff is continually working on this. In
light of wanting to eliminate bureaucracy and move abead this issue needs to be resolved. I
feel in light of everything before us, I am not in favor of continuing this and
feel we should recommend immediate installation
of a stop
sign. "MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Murphy AYES - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon NOES - Slater
ACTION: Moved to approve interim installation as outlined by the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer and approve the installation of a 'Watch For Cross Traffic' sign
under the existing Stop Sign on Calle Baja. Approve the installation of an 'Intersection
Ahead' warning sign, a 20 MPH advisory speed sign and a set of rumble strips on Calle
Grande for northbound traffic in advance of the subject intersection. Continue the motion
on the Stop Sign recommendation.
2.6 Request for the installation of a driveway vision zone at 840 N. Eckhoff St.
S4000.S.3.1.l)
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are provided in the department's normal operating budget
using #250 Traffic Safety.
ACTION: Approved.
2.7 Request for the installation of an 'All-Way' STOP control device at the intersection
of Shaffer St. and Sycamore Ave. (S4000.S.3.
3)FISCAL IMPACT:
None.ACTION:
Denied.REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL
Y)2.8 Request permission to advertise a certain public works improvement project for
bid,namely for traffic signal and safety lighting modifications Bid No. 945-27,
at the intersection of La Veta Ave. and Glassell St. (S4000.S.
3.3)FISCAL
IMPACT: None.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1995
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon ABSTAIN - Slater ACTION:
Approved.2.9
Request Council
approve Joint Use Agreement for underground easements with Southern California Edison Company, to
place underground conduits in Cambridge and Tustin Streets. (A2l00.0.Agr.
2356)FISCAL IMPACT: None.ACTION:
Authorized Mayor and
City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.10 Request Council
receive report on Railroad Crossing Improvements within City.S4000.0)FISCAL IMPACT:
None.Mayor
Coontz commented the
City is not getting a good response from Southern Pacific Railroad.The Director of
Public
Works/City Engineer reported staffhas been negotiating for some time with Southern Pacific
Railroad and have been informed there was a draft agreement.However proceedings have been
delayed and a response has happened when the Public Utilities Commission is contacted.
However it will probably take intervention at the State or Federal legislature to
get final resolution. Staff has been informed this afternoon by telephone that the Southern
Pacific Railroad will hand deliver a copy of the agreement tomorrow.MOTION - Slater SECOND -
Mayor
Coontz AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon,
Slater ACTION: Moved, that if progress is not
made within 30 days, authorize Mayor Coontz,acting on behalf of the Council, to
send letters to the City's State and Federal representatives for their assistance in this matter.
Barbara DeNiro, 1118 E. Adams, remarked the
white stop line needs to be repainted at the signal on Katella just east of
the railroad tracks on the north side in front of a bank.Page 6
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.11 That members of the City Council by motion, approve an Award of Contract in the
amount of $105,708.50 to IVANCO Inc. of San Dimas, for the construction of Cully
Drive sewer from Batavia Street to 1185 feet east of Batavia Street. (A2100.0.Agr.2357)
FISCAL IMPACT: An appropriation of $95,000 in Account No. 550-
5011-483200-5560 for the amount receivable from the County is required. The remaining
funds are budgeted in City
Account No. 520-5011-483200-5560.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y)2.12 Request from Orange International Street
Fair Board of Directors to approve disbursement of proceeds to
certain designated charities. (
ORI800.0.60)FISCAL IMPACT: None.Judy Sollee, President of the Orange
International Street Fair announced
the following charities that
received funds:Lions
Club of Orange
Orange Friendly Center Orange
K-9 Dog
Orange Police Swat Team
Orange Community Choir Orange
Frontier Pony Baseball Orange
High School PTSA
Orange High School
AtWetics Orange Historical
SocietyOrange Senior Center
Palmyra
Elementary School
Y
orba Middle
School TOTAL
ACTION: Approved.
500 5,
000 7,
989
2,215
1,
000 2,
400 500
8,946
500 1,
000 2,000 2,950 40,500 2.
13 CLAIM
FOR DAMAGES FROM: (
C3200.0)Raymond McCabe.FISCAL IMPACT: None.ACTION: Denied claim
and referred
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1995
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.14 Request Council accept a grant in the amount of $4,000.00 for the Community Fire Safety
Program received from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which will be used to
advertise, provide and install smoke detectors for the elderly and disadvantaged.
C2500.H)
FISCAL IMP ACT: None. All expenditures will be made from grant proceeds or related
donations.
ACTION: Approved.
2.15 Request Council approve the listed changes to the budget and personnel allocation of the
Police Department. (C2500.K)
FISCAL IMP ACT: No net impact.
ACTION: Approved.
2.16 Request Council approve the transfer of one Code Enforcement Officer II position from
the Public Works Department to the budget and personnel allocation of the Police
Department. (C2500.K)
FISCAL IMP ACT: No impact on the budget. Currently funded by the Enterprise Fund
220 Sanitation Fund).
ACTION: Approved.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y)
2.17 Request Council approve the addition of four police officers to the budget of the Police
Department. These new positions will be contingent upon the final approval of the partial
funding from the Federal Crime Bill. (C2500.K)
FISCAL IMPACT: Additional funds in the amount of$38,429.000 are needed for fiscal
year 1994/95.
Police Chief Robertson reported the majority in the House is trying to change this into a
block grant and President Clinton has stated he will veto this. President Clinton wants to
pursue his goal of 100,000 police officers on the street. Chief Robertson predicted within
30 days the City will have approval for police officers. Once it is approved, no matter
what happens after that or if it moves into a block grant, they will honor their commitment
for the matching funds for police officers for three years.
MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Approved, subject
to passage of Federal Crime Bill.Page 8
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.18 Request Council approve Professional Services Agreement with lW.A. Engineers in the
amount of $29,936.00 for engineering services related to 1-5
widening.A2100.0.Agr.
2358)FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are budgeted in Account No.
550-8001-263200-8450 to be transferred to Account No. 550-
8001-426700-8450. This amount will be reimbursed to the City by
Caltrans per a separate Utility Services Agreement.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk
to execute on behalf of the City.2.19 Request Council approve
Utility Agreement with the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans). (A2100.0.Agr.2359)FISCAL IMP ACT: Agreement provides
for the reimbursement of expenses up to 35,936.00
for engineering services related to 1-5 widening.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.2.20 RESOLUTION NO. 8457 A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Orange approving the application for Grant Funds for
the EnvironmentalEnhancement and Mitigation Program under the Section 164.56 of the Streets
and Highways Code for the following Project: Recreational Trail Bridge Crossing -
Handy Creek
at Broadmoor Trail. (C2300.H)
ACTION: Approved.2.21 RESOLUTION NO. 8458 A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange finally accepting the completion of a certain Public Work and
Improvement; Bid No. 945-08; Kalban, Inc.; Wheelchair Ramps/Sidewalk
Improvements - Various
Locations. (A2100.0.Agr.2300)
ACTION: Approved.2.22 RESOLUTION NO. 8459 A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange amending and revising the Master Schedule of Fees & Charges as
they relate to Public
Records Act
requests.C2500.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1995
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Barrera SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Items 2.3,
2.4, 2.5, 2.8, 2.10, 2.12 and 2.17 were removed and heard separately; all other items on the
Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT
CALENDAR 3. REPORTS FROM
MAYOR COONTZ Mayor Coontz reported
Carole Walters suggested, at a previous Council meeting, that the City's outside attorneys have
been sitting in Council meetings for hours waiting for the Closed Session.The City Attorney
has been consulted regarding this issue and it was suggested this be brought back as an
agenda item with a proposal to hold the Closed Sessions at the beginning of the afternoon.4. REPORTS
FROM
COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman Murphy requested
permission to leave the State.MOTION SECOND AYES
ABSTAIN
Barrera
Slater
Barrera,
Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon, Slater
Murphy Approved.5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, AND
COMMISSIONS
5.1 Reappointment of the following members
to the Community Development Block Grant Program Committee, terms to expire February
28, 1997: (OR1800.0.8.3)Victoria James, Harry St. George, Bea Vega,
and Richard Ledesma MOTION SECOND AYES Murphy Barrera Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor
Coontz,
Spurgeon,
Slater
Approved.Page
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5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
5.2 Reappointment ofM. J. Martini to the Santiago Library System Lay Advisory
Board, term to expire February 28,1997. (OR1800.0.3.21)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Approved.
Spurgeon Barrera
Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater 5.3 Appointment
of Robert D. Mickelson to the Community Video Advisory Board,term to expire
February 28, 1997. (OR1800.0.3.21)MOTION SECOND AYES
Approved.
Murphy
Barrera
Murphy,
Barrera,
Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon, Slater 5.4 a. Reappointment of
the following members to the Orange Park Acres Planning Committee, terms to expire February
28,1997: (OR1800.0.26.1)Scott Richmond, Richard Siebert, Bob
Bennyhoff MOTION SECOND AYES Approved.Barrera
Murphy
Murphy,
Barrera,
Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon,
Slater
b. Appointment of the following citizens to
the Orange Park Acres Planning Committee,terms to expire February 28, 1997: (OR1800.
0.26.1)Laurie Cesena, Nancy Vance MOTION SECOND AYES
Approved.Murphy Spurgeon Murphy,
Barrera,
Mayor
Coontz,
Spurgeon,
Slater Page
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1995
6. ADMINISTRA TIVE:IlEPOR.TS
6.1 ORDINANCE NO. 4-
95 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange, adding Chapter15.34 to the
Orange Municipal Code, requiring a permit for and otherwise regulating the use of explosives for
land form alteration blasting within the City. (A2500.
0)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES Murphy
Barrera Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater That Ordinance
No. 4-95 have first reading waived and same was set for second reading by the preceding
vote.7.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER TAPE 2324 7.
1 Report from City Manager on the timelines for the expected completion of procedures
relating to the City Treasurer's duties, City's investment portfolio and other financial
policies as directed by the City Council on February 14, 1995. (C2500.F)The
City Manager reported at the last Council meeting Council moved on nine items. They have been
reviewed and immediate action has been taken on some because it was clear in terms of the action
needed. There will be interviews of the Investment Advisory Committee on March 2, 1995 and
there will be a recommendation on the March 14, 1995 Council meeting. It was considered when
the first meeting would occur and it could possibly be in April, which will also be the same meeting
time for the Internal Advisory Group.Nick
Lall, 6231 E. Mabury, asked how many times the lA.C. in its previous form and now called the
O.A.C. met? The City Manager remarked the code indicates they must meet at least annually and
can meet more often than that. Mr. Lall suggested a more agressive committee in the next form
it takes.MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Murphy
Spurgeon
Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to receive
and file.8. LEGAL AFFAffiS -
None 9. RECESS TO THE
MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Page 12
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10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, commented as President of the Orange Taxpayers Association,
there have been rumors that the Orange Taxpayer's Association, and it's been in the paper, is out
to recall the City Council. Mrs. Walters stated they did not take a vote on that at the board
meeting. She did not know who was behind it but understood it was a Department Head in
Orange.
Mrs. Walters complimented the three Police Captains in their area taking complaints.
Barbara DeNiro, 1118 E. Adams, asked if there was any progress regarding the signal at the Post
Office on Tustin Street.
The Director of Public Works funds are budgeted for upgrading of the pedestrian warning
devices, but to resolve that problem requires more work to be done on the Post Office property.
While they are willing they are not able to provide funds at this point.
Mayor Coontz suggested the Mayor pro tem contact the postal authorities and schedule a meeting
to discuss this issue. Also, parallel this issue with the railroad problem and contact the City's
Federal and State representatives for assistance.
Nick Lall, 6231 E. Mabury, expressed comments regarding the financial issue of the City and
submitted the following questions: (C2500.F)
I. Where is the express authorization to invest in the pool despite the knowledge that the pool has
invested in reverse repo? The City Manager commented it is a 1991 Council action.
2. According to the Jeffers Report there was no effective system for follow-up or monitoring
of the Treasurer's responsibilities with respect to the City investment in the pool during the
period the Treasurer was
ill.A. What about the Finance Director? Ref Ord. 2.45.040, Report montWy to the City Council
on hislher review and reconciliation of the City's investment of the records under Sec. 2.26.
010G.B. Was this done? Ifnot,
why?C. If done, why did the Council not notice we were not reducing our investment in the
pool?D. According to the City Investment Policy Sept. 30, 1994 the Treasurer was granted a
limited delegation subject to close review by the City Council. What actions did the Council take
in exercising this close review of the
Treasurer?3. Manager Dixon, you were quoted in the paper as saying, "If you can make 2% on $28
million you're doing quite well." When was that statement made? And wasn't it made after our $
20 million
limit?Page
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10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
4. Why was the $8.7 million TRANS put in the County pool? The Investment Advisory
Committee discussed on Aug. 16, 1994 that putting the TRANS in the County pool would put us
over our $20 million limit. Yet the TRAN still ended up in the County pool, despite this
knowledge.
5. Why did the lA.C. not take action at the Aug. 16, 1994 meeting to reduce our funds in the
pool, since on that date we were well above our cap of $20 million?
6. Mark Weiss' illness is being blamed to a large extent yet at this Aug. 16, 1994 lA.C. meeting,
it was acknowledged and confirmed by Mr. Jeffers that a deputy can be delegated to invest City
funds.
11. RECESS
The City Attorney announced a pending law suit, City of Orange vs. Daum et ai, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 73 86 30 and needs to be discussed in Closed Session.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Murphy
Barrera Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved that
the need to discuss this item arose after the posting of the Agenda.MOTION SECOND
AYES
Barrera
Murphy
Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater The City Council recessed
at 6:10 p.m. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:a. Conference with Legal
Counsel - existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):City of
Oran2e vs. Refco
Securities. Inc.. NASD Arbitration No. 92-
03685
b. Conference with Legal
Counsel - anticipated litigation. Initiation oflitigation pursuant to Government Code Section 549569(c) (
one potential case).c. Public employee release pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.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.Page 14
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7:00 P.M. SESSION
12. INVOCATION
Given by Pastor John Crandall, Evangelical Free Church
12.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Presented by Girl Scout Troop 430
12.2 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 12.
3 INTRODUCTIONS - None 12.4
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation honoring
Orange Soccer Club's annual Mayor's Cup Tournament, accepted by Sandy
Oakley. Ms. Oakley presented Council the 9th Annual Mayor's Trophy Cup and a Club
Pin for each Councilmember.12.5
PRESENTATIONS Presentation of
gifts from Orange's Sister City, Queretaro, Mexico.Jack Ferrero,
representing the Sister City organization announced Western Medical and St. Joseph
Hospital have donated $700,000 of medical supplies to Queretaro, Mexico.Bobbie Druihlet
reported on their trip to Queretaro, Mexico.13. PUBLIC
HEARINGS TAPE 3916
13.1
REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE, YELLOW CAB COMPANY Time set
for a public hearing on petition by Yellow Cab Company to consider the following taxicab rate
increase: $1.90 Flag (1/6 Mile), $ .30 each additional 1/6 mile, $22.00 per hour waiting timeltraffic
delay. (p1300.0.4)MAYORCOONTZ
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.The City
Manager gave a brief report and recommended approval.Larry Slagle,
representing Yellow Cab Company, commented it has been five years since the last increase.THERE
BEING
NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR COONTZ CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.Page
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Spurgeon Barrera
Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to approve
the request.14. PLANNING AND
ENVIRONMENT - None 15. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Larry
Bonham, 332 S.
Olive, expressed comments regarding a book by Bishop David Shepherd.16. ADJOURNMENT MOTION SECOND
AYES Murphy
Barrera
Murphy,
Barrera,
Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon,
Slater The City Council adjourned at 7:
45 p.m.C1AU3~YN 1. SEN, MC(/'CITY
CLERK
2 JOANNE C. COONTZ
MAYOR Page
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