04-25-1995 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF AREGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
April 25, 1995
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on April 25, 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
Mayor Coontz asked for a momemt of sileuce in remembrance of the Oklahoma
disaster.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Given by Councilman Dan Slater
1.2 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ABSENT -
None 1.3
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting
April 11, 1995.MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor
Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Approved.Adjourned Regular Meeting
April 17,
1995.MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Mayor Coontz
AYES - Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater
ACTION: Approved.1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS a.
Resolution No.
8447 was presented to Police
Officer, Derek Cook and "Rudy" of the Orange Police Department expressing appreciation and commending "Rudy"
for more than five years ofloya1 and dedicated service.b.
Presentation to Doubletree Hotel, City of Orange,
honoring their recent award from the State of California Waste Reduction Award Program (
W.R.A.P.) for recycling efforts.PAGE 1
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1.4 PRESENTA TIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS (Continued)
c. Recycler of the Year Award was presented by Nancy Gee, Recycling Coordinator, to
City Employee, AI Medina. The following employees were runners-up: Ann Bland,
John Mahoney, Lisa Mattert, Jim Reichert, Danny Saucedo, Jim Slobojin and Sherry
Stone.d. National Arbor Day's Tree City USA Award was presented to the City of Orange
by Linda 1. Romero, Urban Forester, Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection.1.5
PROCLAMATIONS a. A proclamation was presented to William Cathcart, President of Orange For Trees,
a non-profit organization, proclaiming April 28, 1995 as Arbor Day
in Orange.b. A proclamation was presented to Stan Caesar, Assistant Manager of
the Employment Development Department, State of Cali fomi a, proclaiming May 7-13, 1995
as "Hire a Veteran
Week" in Orange.c. A proclamation was presented to Don Saltkiov representing the
Orange Chamber of Commerce, proclaiming April 30 through May 6, 1995 as Small Business Week
in the City of
Orange. (R3500.0)d. A proclamation was presented to Jim Spear on behalf of
Susan Corrales-Diaz, Present of Systems Integrated, honoring her for her contributions and
successes in the small
business community. (R3500.0)e. A proclamation was presented to Paul Cleary, representing R.
1. Noble andJohn Dettbarn, representing TR W, honoring them for their
participation with the Orange Economic Development Partnership and contributions in
ensuring and enhancing the economic vitality of the City
of Orange. (R3500.0)2.
CONSENT CALENDAR TAPE 962 2.1 Declaration of Deputy City Clerk Cassandra J. Cathcart declaring
posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting of April 25, 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.2.2 Authorize Mayor and Director of Finance to draw warrants on
City Treasurer
in payment
of demands.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 25, 1995
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.3 Request approval of receipt of a check from Bergen Brunswig Corporation in the amount
of$I,500 as a donation in support of the Orange Police Department. (C2500.K)
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds to be deposited in Account No. 100-
4031-
449600-2305 Donations).The City Council acknowledged and thanked the Bergen Brunswig
Corporation for
the 1500 donation.
MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND -
Barrera AYES - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater
ACTION: Approved.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y)
2.4 Request from the Orange Chamber of Commerce to consider amendments to the City sign
ordinance to allow "banners" and "A-Frame" signs on a year-round basis. (
A2500.
0 Advertising-Outdoor)
FISCAL IMPACT: None.Mayor Coontz asked will there be Code Enforcement staff with the ability to
follow up
on these changes?The Director of Community Development reported this item will go to
a public hearing and the Mayor's question will part of the
public hearing process.Carole Walters, Shaffer St. (Mrs. Walters did not want to
provide her address),commented in opposition to the A-Frame signs because they are on
the sidewalk and are dangerous to pedestrians. She asked who will be liable when people
fall on the sidewalks,stating that it's hard to even walk in the downtown area
because of the signs.The Director of Community Development indicated all questions
and concerns will be discussed during
the public hearing
process.MOTION - Spurgeon
SECOND - Barrera AYES - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon,
Slater ACTION: Referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation with the
inclusion of the public
testimony.PAGE
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.5 Request Council approve a License Agreement with Ven-Lo Transport for a
three-year period for storage of equipment on the vacant lot at 351 N.
Anaheim Blvd.A2100.0.Agr.
0644.D)FISCAL IMP ACT: Revenue was not included in the budget and is to be deposited
in the
100-0000-252100-0000-00000 fund.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y)2.6 Request Council approve an Award of Contract in the amount
of $578,705.00 to Pima Corp. dba Advanced Construction, 938 Lincoln
Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403, for construction of Jamboree Road medians and slope
landscaping in the City of Tustin Assessment District 86-2. (
Continued from 4-11-95.) (A2100.0.Agr.2382)FISCAL IMPACT: An
appropriation of $700,000.00 in Account No. 550-5011-483300-3215-00212 for
the amount receivable from the City
of Tustin is requested. This amount includes the contract amount
plus contingencies.Mayor Coontz asked when the work will begin on Jamboree?The Director
of
Public Works/City
Engineer indicated work
will begin 30 days from today.MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Spurgeon AYES - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Authorized Mayor and
City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.2.7 RESOLUTION NO. 8474 A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Orange approving an application for grant funds for the Urban
Forestry Grant Program under the California Wildlife, Coastal, and Park
Land Conservation
Bond Act of 1988. (C2500.M.15)ACTION: Approved.2.8 Request Council approve Amendment
No.1 to City/County Agreement No. D91-242 for seismic retrofit improvements
to the Glassell Street Bridge over the
Santa Ana River.
A2100.0.Agr.0343.L.2.1 )FISCAL IMPACT: None.ACTION: Authorized Mayor
and City
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.9 Request for 'No PARKING 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., MONDAY THRU FRIDAY' on the north side
of Fairway Drive in front of the Rehabilitation Institute. (S4000.S.3 .1.1)FISCAL
IMP ACT: Provided utilizing No. 250 Traffic Safety funds.ACTION:
Denied the subject request and approved the installation of driveway vision zones
as an alternative.2.
10 Request to remove the existing mid-block school crosswalk on Orange-Olive Rd.
located between Fellows Way and Glendora Ave. (S4000.S.3.
5)FISCAL IMP ACT: Provided utilizing No. 250 Traffic Safety
funds.ACTION:
Approved.2.11 Request to remove the existing painted crosswalk and associated red curb at 759
N.EckhoffSt. (S4000.S.3.
5)FISCAL IMP ACT: Provided utilizing No. 250 Traffic Safety
funds.ACTION:
Approved.2.12 Request from Chapman University for the temporary suspension of Permit
Parking restriction in Area A on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28, 1995, and for closure
of Walnut Ave. between Orange St. and Grand St. on Sunday, May 28, 1995 from 12:
00 noon to 3:30 p.m. for commencement exercises. (S4000.S.3.1.
2)FISCAL IMP ACT:
None.ACTION:
Approved.2.13 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FROM: (C3200.
0)a. Beanbags Plus,
Inc.b. Michael
Jacobs c. Candice
Jacobs d. Amanda
Jacobs e. Michael Andrew
Jacobs f Gregory
Behnke FISCAL IMPACT:
None.ACTION: Denied claims and referred to City Attorney and
Adjuster.PAGE
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.14 RESOLUTION NO. 8475
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange indicating its intent to provide for the
issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,000,
000 for a multi-family housing project to be developed by an affiliate of Forest
City Properties Corporation. (
R3500.0)The Finance Director reported this is an inducement resolution which is
a housekeeping technicality of the State and Federal legislation which requires the City to announce
to the public that it intends to work with the developer to issue tax exempt
mortgage revenue bonds. This resolution does not authorize any action. Over the next 45 days, the
City will work with the project developer to finalize the financing details. The money is
not city-issued, it is tax exempt financing through the State authority. The City is a
conduit for that program. It is also not the amount of money the City is contributing
toward the program; this has not been worked out. This is not a debt of the City
or the
Redevelopment Agency.Councilman Murphy confirmed this Resolution is an announcement, not
an obligation.Any obligations the City should encumber would go through a public
hearing process.Barbara DeNiro, 1118 E. Adams, asked how much it would cost to relocate
the families living in the project area? Where will they be relocated? How severe is the
problem on Highland and Glassell and behind the Lucky
Grocery Store?Mayor Coontz responded the problems in the HigWand area are being handled
by the
Police Department.The Finance Director commented the relocation costs have not been determined
at this time. However, the City is in the process of working with a relocation
specialist through the Community
Development Department.Councilman Spurgeon commented he had read many letters on this issue
recently. There always has been a very aggressive code enforcement program in this area with
a long history of problems. This has been a major economic blight in the community and
the time is now to
move forward.MOTION -
Spurgeon SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION:
Approved PAGE
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continned)
2.15 RESOLUTION NO. 8465
Resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Orange supporting the designation of the
Orange County Transportation Authority as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for
Orange County. (Continued from 4-11-95.) (OC1300.
D.1)ACTION: Continued to future date until the Board of Supervisors acts on
this matter.REMOVED AND HEARD SEP
ARATEL Y)2.16 Request Council authorize Staff to advertise for bids for construction of the
Santa Fe Depot Park. (C2500.M.
4.17)FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available for this project in the following
accounts: 510-7021-485100-0921 (Park Acquisition and Development Fund) - $
48,000; 926-9811-485100-0921 (Southwest Redevelopment
Project Area) - $100,000.The Community Services Manager reported on two illustrative site
plans. One plan was tentatively approved by Council in 1993 as part of the Santa Fe
Depot's Specific Area plan; the other plan is more refinedand designed by
Hogan/Roy Partners, Landscape Architects. This plan has been presented to the Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Commission and the Old Towne Steering
Committee. The difference between the two plans is the base bid plan is the less expensive model and the
add alternate plan is proposed to have sod installation, fountain with water and tile,
walkways outlined with the same brick as used in Old Towne and a wooden trellis to cover the
platform. There is a tentative construction estimate of$91,000 for the base bid. If the bids
come in at a favorable cost, it would be recommended to Council to include the
add alternate, but this will be on a case by case basis as the bids come in. The bids will go
out as one package,but bidders will identity two different prices for the base and the
add. After the bidding process, staff will return to Council with a recommendation. A
letter was received from the County indicating that the $75,000 from the Urban Park funds
will not be available
due to the bankruptcy.The Community Services Manager further commented it is hoped the
park will attract a restaurant to occupy the building, but will also benefit the area
for the business community and commuters. It was proposed that the trellis and platform
area will attract people during lunch time. The park is one acre and small events
could be held there.Corinne Schreck, 446 N. James, asked if the $48,000
Park Acquisition and Development funds could be used for any park in the City? It was suggested
the money could be directed towards a gym in some other park for the children
in this community. Pitcher Park could be used for small events; it is not well used by the community.
As a member of the Old Towne Steering Committee, it was felt there is no reason
for another
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 25, 1995
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
nicer park should be located there, but not at this cost. If there is a shade area needed, the
many shade trees on the site should be adequate. It was also asked what the maintenance
costs would be per year.
Doug Westfall, 1125 W. Palm, spoke in favor of the park's renovation.
Barbara DeNiro, 1118 E. Adams, voiced concerns regarding the costs and commented this
was another downtown enhancement.
The Community Services Manager responded the park development funds can be used for
all.parks in the City. There are approximately 12 shade trees on the depot site. The
platform is part of a historical platform for commuters and there is a historical value in its
restoration. Maintenance costs are anticipated at approximately one cent per square foot
for the proposed park. General maintenance fees for all city parks are approximately
3,000 per acre per year. The bid process takes approximately 30 days and results will be
presented to Council under Administrative Reports for discussion. After discussion,
Council will then award the bid.
Council discussion ensued relative to concerns regarding the base bid and the proposed
fountain with no water, utilizing plant materials as a decoration. A fountain with water at
this stage would be an attractive nuisance in that area until the entire area is developed. It
was suggested the fountain be built around the historical aspects of the park. It was
further suggested that when this item returns to Council it not be placed on the Consent
Callmdar. This type of request requires discussion. If the park was enhanced more, the
City would be able to interest people in the prospects for the depot and its surrounding
area as a commercial enterprise. It was further noted there is a phrase in all bid packages
that the City has the right to refuse all bids and may cancel the project if the bids come in
too high and are cost prohibitive.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Mayor Coontz AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater ACTION: Moved to
authorize staff to advertise for bids, noting the concerns expressed in order that
the project is structured accordingly so when Council receives the bid information a prudent
decision can be made.MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Spurgeon AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz,
Spurgeon, Slater PAGE 8
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Contiuued)
Items 2.3,2.4,2.6, 2.14 and 2.16 were removed and heard separately; all other remaining
items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
3. REPORTS FROM MAYOR COONTZ
Mayor Coontz reported on the joint City/County Program in the EI Modena City and County
areas called Consolidated Police Patrols. This program has two officers each from the Sheriff's
Department and the Orange Police Department. They share cars on Friday and Saturday nights to
patrol in this EI Modena area. At Mayor Coontz's request, and working with Supervisor Steiner,
this idea was developed with the Sheriff and Police Chief Robertson's assistance. This program
will address concerns from the East Orange residents about gang activity and crime in the EI
Modena area.
4. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None 5.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS-TAPE 2123
5.1 Accept the resignation of David W. Kent from the Design Review Board and instruct
the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy pursuant to Maddy Act requirements.
ORI800.0.8.1)
MOTION - Barrera SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to accept
the resignation with regrets and instructed the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy pursuant to
Maddy Act requirements.6.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
TAPE 2130 6.1 Report
on Orange County Investment Pool.The City Manager
reported the City received notification that the County accepted the City's application for Item
A. It is hoped the distribution of funds will take place in June and the judge will look favorably
on this part of the settlement.Will B. King,
P. O. Box 2795, Costa Mesa, asked how much money the City invested in the County Pool and
what will the City do in the future to not invest in shady high profit gambles?Mr. King indicated
he is visiting all City Councils twice. Mr. King commented on Consent Calendar Item 2.
4 and recommendedthe City observe Costa Mesa's policy on this issue.Mayor Coontz commented
the City has addressed these questions since December and has completely redone the
City's investment policy as well as created an Investment Oversight Committee.PAGE 9
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
6.2 Treasurer's Report for March, 1995. (C2500.F)TAPE 2228
The Finance Director reported on the changes in the report concerning the reallocation of cash.
Also, the City liquidated some investment vehicles that were derivatives and made a significant
profit. The focus has been on a more conservative portfolio. The Finance Director announced
that over the last 90 days Wall Street has focused on many cities in Orange County and placed
them on credit watch. As a result of the City's action to defease, i.e. prepay the City's TRAN debt
and also prepay some of the Redevelopment obligations, Wall Street has indicated the City is now
A plus and Moodys is triple A plus which tells the world the City is capable of paying their bills
and are a good credit risk.
The City Treasurer reported the first meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee will be April
27,1995.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Murphy
Barrera Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to
receive and file.6.3
Recommendation regardiug replacement of PRIME minicomputer and implementing Phase
I of a multi-phased MIS plan for the City of Orange. (C2500.J.2)NOTE:
Councilman Murphy announced he is employed by a firm actively involved in information technology
and while this firm is not a part of this proposal, there could be a perceived conflict of interest
should he participate. Therefore, Councilman Murphy removed himselffrom the proceedings
and left the podium.The
Finance Director reported the City has made a considerable commitment in terms of personal computers
with a need to refocus and pull together a plan whereby the City can optimize utilization
of existing hardware and software. The Management Information Systems (MIS)Steering
Committee's creation was created because the PRIME, which serviced the City's financial management
information software, was in need of replacement. This computer is archaic as is the V
AX which services the Public Works Department's GIS.A
bid to replace the PRIME was let several months ago and 8 or 9 vendors responded. The MIS committee
met and reviewed the proposals with assistance from the City's in-house contractor. It
was recommended the City select a Sun Microsystem computer to replace the PRIME, the V AX
and GIS Systems. In addition to this purchase, and in conjunction with the re-engineering
effort,staff wishes to secure the approval to move ahead during the next quarter and purchase
the additional hardware and software needed. This is a one time commitment and after
implementing the master plan, the City will be able to recover the capital costs in less than 24 months in terms
of the cost savings that will occur in
departments.PAGE
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Council discussion ensued relative to concern regarding the lack of a support recommendation
from the MIS Committee. It was suggested each department head should sign off on this report.
Also, the conversion issues were not spelled out in the report as well as the costs. The
performance of the hardware versus what has been used in the past and the technical support
which has been available is a question. It was asked who would be in charge of the program?
Councilmembers expressed concern over the $385,000 appropriation. Council requested to be
kept abreast of this item and asked how it will be implemented?
The Finance Director responded the MIS Committee had reviewed the report in several meetings.
The conversion issue is only a request to replace hardware and software, it is not a request to
change the way in which the City manages the environment. There is a contingency amount of
35,000 which will assist the departments that are totally co-dependent on the in-
house contractor to get them up to speed in learning. This will place everyone in the same
automated environment.The City Manager indicated the Fire Chief was the MIS Committee chairman and
confirmed that every department head involved had signed off on
the report.Mayor Coontz commented there is a need to know what the costs will be over a period
of time.The capital improvement budgets are a good example. They are prepared to show
how many years money will go into a project to achieve what
is
desirable.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES ABSENT
Spurgeon Barrera
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Murphy
Moved
to continue this item to May 9, 1995 Council meeting.NOTE:
Councilman Murphy returned to the podium.TAPE
3150 6.
4 Sycamore Crossing Update, Tree Inventory for the Van Daele Santiago Creek Project,
Tentative Tract 15053 (Continued from April 11, 1995) (T4000.0)The
Director of Public Works/CityEngineer reported they have been working with the developer and
arborist to determine what trees could be saved on this project. It was indicated the only trees
that could be preserved are located along the south and west boundaries of the project.None
of the trees along the north boundary can be safely preserved. The developer has agreed to a
rear planting program along the north perimeter that will provide at least three of the Brisbane Box
Trees in each rear yard and has agreed to provide an individual irrigation system on each lot for
these trees to help ensure their survival. The CC&Rs will contain provisions that these trees will
be properly maintained and will vest the responsibility for that with the homeowners and the homeowners
association. The trees that have been identified as possibilities for preservation will require
identification and protection in the field during construction. That action will be undertaken
in cooperation with the developer to assure that they do not suffer damage.PAGE
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
Councilman Spurgeon asked about tree root damage and settling problems to nearby homes and
retaining walls.
Susan Sims, ISA Certified Arborist and California Licensed Agricultural Advisor, 5535 Dodd,
Mira Loma, advised the roots under people's yards will, over a time, decay and cause a settling.
The roots under homes would be dry and the decay process may not occur at all. The roots under
homes now would pose more of a threat because every year as a tree grows, the roots grow and
put on a ring as the tree does which increases the size of the root and can do some lifting and
cracking of a foundation.
The Director of Public Works/City Engineer advised that the retaining walls are reinforced to
resist this problem.
Councilman Spurgeon commented he had received several calls complaining about a bulldozer
which was started on the property last Sunday and ditched by a water hole. The Police
Department was called and took care of the problem. Councilman Spurgeon asked Mr. King ifhe
any knowledge of this incident.
Mr. King, Van Daele Development, indicated he was not aware of the complaint.
Council discussed the need for proper security and Councilman Murphy suggested pulling the
plug wires to the bulldozers when they leave at night.
Mr. King requested the bridge plans being reviewed by the Building Department be expedited.
Mayor Coontz instructed the City Manager to discuss the problem with Mr. King, the Director of
Community Development and the Director of Public Works.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor Coontz Murphy
Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater Moved to
approve the action of the Design Review Board in approving the Landscape Plan for the Sycamore
Crossing project, including the following features: 1) Planting of three to four trees in
each rear yard along the north boundary of the project served by an individual irrigation system on
each lot. 2) Preservation of existing trees along the southwest and northwest boundary of
the project in accordance with the arborists' recommendations for protection during construction. 3)
Inclusion oflanguage in the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)for the
project requiring homeowner maintenance of the rear yard trees and, specifically, advising these homeowners
of this requirement.7. REPORTS
FROM CITY MANAGER - None PAGE 12
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8. LEGAL AFFAIRS
8.1 ORDINANCE NO. 7-
95 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 17.06.020 of
the Orange Municipal Code approving the reclassification of property situated along either side
of Loma Street, north of Serrano Avenue and east of the City of Villa Park, and adjacent
to Southern California Edison's Serrano substation. (Z 1500.
0)Zone Change
1172-94 Southern
California
Edison
MOTION
SECOND AYES
Murphy Barrera
Murphy, Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater That
Ordinance No. 7-95 have second reading waived and be adopted and same was passed and
adopted by the preceding vote.
8.2 ORDINANCE NO. 10-
95 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 8 of the Orange
Municipal Code by adding Chapter 8.13 prohibiting the manufacture, sale and use of fireworks. (A2500.
0)Discussion: Will B. King, P. O. Box 2795, Costa Mesa, asked if there were any
Fireworks manufacturers in the
City?Mayor Coontz indicated there were
none.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES Murphy
Barrera Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater That Ordinance
No. 10-95 have second reading waived and be adopted and same was passed and adopted
by the preceding vote.9.
RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 10.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS John
Volkoff, 365 N. Cleveland, asked who owns the City? Mr. Volkoffcommented he felt that the
last Council meeting was important enough for him to carry a sign through the down town area.
He secured permission from the City Attorney. In front of Watson's Drug Store a man yelled
at him to leave that he had no right to be on his property and was bothering the customers.PAGE
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10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Contiuned)
Mr. Volkoffwas standing on the public sidewalk. Mr. Volkoffcontinued his walk around the
area and requested a resolution if Watson's Drug Store has given up accommodation to the public
sidewalk, who will be financially responsible if an accident occurs?
Mayor Coontz referred Mr. Volkoffto the City Attorney for assistance.
Carol Milash, 128 S. Cambridge, who lives across from P. 1. Meads, complained that cars park in
front of her driveway and when she calls the Police Department there is no response.
Mayor Coontz instructed Ms. Milash to contact Police Captain Richards for assistance.
Barbara DeNiro, 1118 E. Adams, thanked Council for their moment of silence for the Oklahoma
disaster; asked if Council had read article in Orange Independent regarding P. J. Meads; thanked
Council for flag salute and prayer. Since December 1 st there is no tree in the parkway in front of
her house, and shrubs have been planted there. Ms. DeNiro commented about tree roots and
control.
Will B. King, P. O. Box 2795, Costa Mesa gave the following comments:
Except a response from the City regarding an incident with the Police Department
Suggest 5 minutes to speak, rather than 3
City needs 7 Council members to represent the City
Should be evening sessions for working citizens
Cable TV for people with children
Public comments should be placed at the beginning of the Agenda
Agenda numbers should 1 through 10, more professional
11. RECESS
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Murphy Barrera
Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater The City Council
recessed at 6:50 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):In
re the Bankruptcy
Petition of County of Orange, U. S. Bankruptcy Court Case No. SA 94-22272 In re the
Bankruptcy
Petition of Orange County Investment Pools, U. S. Bankruptcy Court Case No. SA 94-
22273 b. Conference with
Legal Counsel - anticipated litigation.Initiation oflitigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 549569(c) (two potential cases).PAGE 14
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11. RECESS (Continued)
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: East side of Orange Street approximately 100 feet south of Chapman Avenue.
Negotiating Parties: Bob Breskin and Economic Development Director.
Under Negotiations: Price and method and payment.
d. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiator: Interim Personnel Director.
Employee Organization: All Employee Organizations (List Available in Personnel Office).
e. 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.
PUBLIC REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION DECISION
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Murphy Spurgeon
Murphy, Barrera,
Mayor Coontz, Spurgeon, Slater City Council approval
was given to the City Attorney to enter as an amicus curiae in the case of Loder vs. City
of Glendale, an employee drug testing case currently up for review before the California Supreme Court.
12. ADJOURNMENT MOTION
SECOND AYES
Spurgeon
Murphy
Murphy,
Barrera, Mayor
Coontz,
Spurgeon, Slater The City Council adjourned at
7:45 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on May 2, 1995 at 4:30 p.m. to
consider a presentation by the Fire Department regarding Emergency Medical Transportation Program. /MARILYN J. JENSEN
MARILYN J.
JENSEN, CMC CITY
CLERK j /)l/JI-"
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i JOANNE C. COONTZ /MAYOR CASSANDRA J.DEPUTY
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