06-14-1994 Council MinutesAPPROVED
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 28, 1994
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 14, 1994
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on June 14, 1994 at 3:00 P.M. in a
Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
3:00 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
1.2 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy ABSENT -
Mayor Beyer 1.3
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting
May 24, 1994.MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy ABSENT - Mayor Beyer ACTION: Approved.
Adjourned Regular Meeting May
31, 1994.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND - Coontz AYES - Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz, Murphy
ABSENT - Mayor Beyer
ACTION: Approved.1.4 PRESENTA TIONS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS Janet Schwartz,
Board of
Directors, Volunteer Center, presented a gift
of appreciation to the City of Orange in recognition of its participation in
the second annual Volunteer Connection Day.1.5 PROCLAMATIONS - None PAGE 1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14, 1994
2.CONSENT CALENDAR TAPE 125
2.1 Declaration of City Clerk Marilyn 1. Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of a
regular meeting ofJune 14, 1994, 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.
ACTION: Approved.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.3 Request for the installation of an All-Way Stop control device at the intersection of
Center Street and Palm Avenue. (Continued from May 10, 1994.) (S4000.S.3.
3)FISCAL IMP ACT:
None.Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, representing Socorro Baca, 313 N. Center
Street,commented she is in favor of a stop sign. It was recommended the stop sign at
Walnut and Center be removed and placed at Palm and
Center.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Coontz AYES -
Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy ABSENT - Mayor
Beyer ACTION: Moved to
continue this item for 45 days as requested by the City Traffic Engineer to allow
for additional studies and to prepare an area map of existing stop sign locations.2.4
Request
Council approve Consultant Agreement between the City and Hoganroy Partners Landscape Architectural firm
for the design development of the Santa Fe Depot in the amount of $22,
925.00. (AZI00.0.Agr.2225)FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient
funds are available to fund the project in the following accounts:510-7021-
485100-
0971 - $75,000.00 324-
7021-785100-0971 - $75,000.
00 926-9811-485100-0971 - $
100,000.00.ACTION: Authorized City Manager to execute on behalf
of the
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14, 1994
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y)
2.5 Request Council approve Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in support of the Natural
Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) Program. (AZI00.0.Agr.2226)
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional City expense will be incurred as a result of this action.
Item is budgeted under Account No. 100-
6015-411102-0000.The Manager of Community Development explained the Gnatcatcher has
been delisted as a threatened species, however it is just a matter of time before it is
relisted. The MOA does not commit the City to the program. This is an alternative solution, to
set aside a reserve for wildlife in order to continue with necessary highway
construction
and home building.Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr., commented in support of
the proposed agreement.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Coontz AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy
ABSENT - Mayor Beyer ACTION:
Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement on behalf of the City.2.
6 Request Council award a contract in the amount of $63,200.00 to Mladen Grbavac Construction
Company for construction of the Maple Avenue storm drain across SCRRA right-
of-way. Bid No. 934-30; D-1l4. (AZIOO.
0.Agr.2227)FISCAL IMPACT: $28,100 is budgeted in Community Development
Block Grant Funds for this project. $35,100 in additional appropriations in the 550 Fund
are requested
for this project.ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of City.2.7 Request Council award a contract in the amount of $7,295.00 to M.A.
Electric for lighting improvements in the City parking lot at Chapman Avenue and Santiago
Creek. Bid No.934-28; S.P. 3050. (
AZI00.0.Agr.2228)FISCAL IMPACT: $7,295 is budgeted in Yorba Park Medical Parking
Lot
funds for this project.ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
on behalf of City.2.8 Request Council award a contract in the amount of $9,985.00
to Accurate Landscape for landscaping and irrigation of City parking lot at Chapman
Avenue and Santiago Creek.Bid No. 934-29; S.P.
3050. (AZI00.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
FISCAL IMP ACT: $9,985 is budgeted in Yorba Park Medical Parking Lot funds for this
project.
ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of City.
2.9 Request Council approve Contract Change Order No. 1 and Final in the amount of
8,682.65 to Excel Paving Company for the Maple Avenue Storm Drain, from Batavia to
OCTA right-of-way. Bid No. 934-15; D-112. (
AZI00.0.Agr 2191)FISCAL IMPACT: $8,682.65 is budgeted in the
Community Development Block Grant
Funds for
thispurpose.ACTION: Approved.2.10 Request Council approve Contract Change Order NO.1 in the amount of $
288,456.00 to Sully Miller Contracting Company for construction of
Santiago Canyon RoadIVilla Park Road from Lemon Street to Hunters Way. Bid No. 934-13; S.
P.
2882. (AZI00.0.Agr 2186)FISCAL IMPACT: $34,301 is budgeted in Santiago -
Windes to Newport funds;123,700 is budgeted in Villa Park Road - Lemon to Linda Vista funds; $
104,455 is budgeted in Santiago Canyon Road - Linda Vista to Windes funds; $26,000 is
budgeted in Sewer Main Construction funds for
this purpose.
ACTION: Approved.2.11 Request Council approve a Contract Change Order in the amount of $100,000to
R.1.Noble Company for Street Maintenance 1993-94 at various locations.
Bid No. 934-12.
AZI00.0.Agr.2189)FISCAL IMPACT: $100,000 is budgeted in Local Street
Maintenance
funds for
this project.ACTION: Approved.2.12 Request Council approve an agreement with First American
Title Insurance Company in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for preliminary title
servicesfor the La Veta/Main/Chapman widening project. S.P. 3036. (AZI00.
0.Agr.2175.1)FISCAL IMPACT: $30,000 is budgetedin the La Veta/Main/
Chapman
Fund for this purpose.ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
on behalf
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14, 1994
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.13 Request Council authorize payment for $9,955.00 as the lump sum total and final payment
to Merit Civil Engineering, Inc., per Agreement No. 2208, for preparation of construction
plans and contract specifications with cost estimates for Halyard, Primrose, and Emerald
Street rehabilitation. S.P. 3090. (AZI00.0.Agr.2208)
FISCAL IMPACT: $9,955 is budgeted in Community Development Block Grant funds
for this purpose.
ACTION: Approved.
2.14 Request Council approve an amendment to an agreement with the law firm of Howarth
and Smith. (AZI00.0.Agr.2190.1)
FISCAL IMPACT: None. This is a contingency fee contract and no payment for attorney
services is due unless there is recovery for the City. Funds for litigation costs are
budgeted in the fiscal year 1994-95 budget in Account No.
100-0301-426100.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.2.15 Request Council approve transfer $50,000.00 from
Account 100-0301-411102 (salary savings) to Account 100-0301-426100 for
the payment of present and future legal expenses related to unanticipated need
for legal
services and representation in litigation.C2500.B)FISCAL IMP ACT: None. Funds requested
to be
transferred were
appropriated in the present budget.ACTION: Approved.2.16 Request Council approve
agreement with Municipal Resource Consultants (MRC) for revenue
enl1ancement audit services. (AZI00.0.Agr.2211)FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal year 1994-95 has $
40,000.00 budgeted for this contract. Exact cost
will be determined based upon confirmed new revenue.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk
to execute agreement on behalf of the City.2.17 Request from Orange High
School for the temporary suspension of Permit Parking restrictions within 'Area A' on
Thursday, June16, 1994for
the Graduation ceremonies.
S4000.S.
3.1.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14, 1994
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.18 Request permission to advertise a public works improvement project for bids, namely the
installation ofa traffic signal at the intersection ofFairhaven Ave. and Yorba St. Bid No.
934-34. (S4000.S.3.
3)FISCAL IMP ACT: Funding for this project will be provided by Growth
Management Area 3 & 7 (GMA) in the amount of$94,441.
95.ACTION:
Approved.2.19 Request for execution of escrow documents relating to the purchase of right-
of-way at 480 S. Glassell St. (AZI00.
0.Agr.2230)FISCAL IMP ACT: Estimated at $12,000.00 to be provided through #
272
Gas Tax funds.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.2.20 Request Council approve an agreement in the amount of$II,OOO.OO for the
renewal of the existing contract with Willdan Associates for collection services
for Assessment Districts 86-1, 88-1 and 90-1,
and Landscape Maintenance District No. 86-2.AZI00.0.Agr.1208.F-AD86-1;
Agr.1758.
A-AD90-1; Agr. 1776.C-AD88-1; Agr.1281.E-AMD
8602)FISCAL IMP
ACT: None. All four assessment districts have allocated funds for engineering collection services.ACTION:
Authorized Mayor and City
Clerk to execute agreement on behalf of the City.REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)2.21 Request from Girl
Scouts for waiver of fees for Critter Country Day
Camp from June 27-July 1, 1994 at Hart Park. (
P1300.0.9)FISCAL IMPACT: Loss offees in the amount of $600.00.
Councilwoman Coontz commented there is a standing policy to not waive any fees.However, the
request could be approved with the understanding there be no cost to
the City regarding
cleanup and the
care of the City park and
facilities.MOTION - Coontz SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy ABSENT - Mayor Beyer ACTION: Approved waiver
offees with the understanding the City
Manager will
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14,1994
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.22 Request from Mariola Szeglowska and Zbigniew Tatomir for buffer wall at P. J. Mead's
Books and Coffee House, next to their property at 143 S. Cambridge Street. (RI200.0)
FISCAL IMP ACT: Unknown.
Ms. Szeglowska, 143 S. Cambridge, commented on the noise problems she is
experiencing and the reasons for the buffer wall.
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, commented in favor of the buffer wall, and indicated if the
Coffee House want to expand they should go to Santa Ana.
MOTION - Coontz SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Spurgeon,
Barrera, Beyer, Coontz ABSENT - Mayor Beyer
ACTION: Referred to Staff
for a report, to include all complaints, and return to Council within 30 days.MOTION -
Coontz SECOND - Spurgeon
AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy ABSENT -
Mayor Beyer Items 2.3,2.
5,2.21 and
2.22 were removed and heard separately; all remaining items on the Consent Calendar were approved/denied as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 3.REPORTS FROM MAYOR
BEYER TAPE 845 3.
1 Reappointment of William Cathcart to the
Planning Commission, term to expire June 14, 1998. (C2500.G.2.5.1)
MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz,
Murphy
Mayor
Beyer
Approved.Page
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3. REPORTS FROM MAYOR BEYER (Continued)
3.2 Appointment of Ted Williams to the Official City Old Towne Steering Committee,
term to expire June 14, 1996. (OR1800.0.16)
Councilwoman Coontz requested a one week continuance in order to review Mr. Williams'
application which was not included in the Council packet. The inclusion of the application has
been a standard policy, but was an oversite in this case.
Councilman Spurgeon and Councilman Murphy indicated they had received the application for
review a few months ago.
Dr. Ted Williams, 223 W. Palm, commented that he had met Councilwoman Coontz at a function.
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, remarked Dr. Williams attended a function for Councilman
Murphy where Councilwoman Coontz had met Dr. Williams.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
NOES
Coontz Barrera
Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy Mayor Beyer Spurgeon
Moved to continue
this item
to the June 21, 1994 Agenda. The City Clerk was instructed to include a copy of Dr.
Williams' application in the Council packets for review.4. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Councilman
Murphy requested the City
Manager and City Attorney submit for Council's review a Gift Ban Ordinance similar to
the ordinance used by the County. The ordinance is to cover all elected and appointed officials as
well as designated employees. The proposed ordinance is to return to Council as an
agenda item within 45 days from this date.5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS - None 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None 7.REPORTS
FROM CITY MANAGER TAPE 1114
7.1 Oral report from City Manager
on Theo Lacy Jail expansion. (OCI300.J)The City Manager announced on June 29,
1994 the City will meet with the Sheriff in a mandatory settlement conference. The Council will discuss this
further in Closed Session.Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr., reported over
the past few weeks, a judge had ruled the case will be heard in Los Angeles County
by a Superior Court Judge experienced in environmental law.Page 8
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7. REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER (Continued)
The City Attorney commented he had talked to Ms. Trager, Attorney representing the City, and
was aware of the change in location and judge.
8.LEGAL AFFAIRS TAPE 1195
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 8312
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange upholding the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Orange and granting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
expansion of Chapman General Hospital to include: 1) Two building additions totaling
approximately 28,000 square feet; 2) Increase of site area by approximately .4 acres for the
purpose of parking lot expansion and modification; and 3) Placement of a temporary modular
building for use as a doctor's dining room during construction at property located at 2601 East
Chapman Avenue. (C3300.0)
Conditional Use Permit No. 2058-
94 Chapman General
Hospital
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Murphy Coontz
Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy Mayor
Beyer That Resolution
No. 8312 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.
8.2
RESOLUTION NO. 8342 A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Chief Edward D. Rowlett
of the Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than twenty-nine years ofloyal
and dedicated service. (C2500.H)MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Spurgeon
Murphy Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer That
Resolution No. 8342
as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.Page 9
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8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 8343
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange giving preliminary approval to the
Engineer's Report" for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 82-1 and declaring
its intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments in that special
maintenance district and setting a time and place for public hearing to receive evidence on the
foregoing matters. (Ll200.
0)Discussion: Councilwoman Coontz remarked that staff should be prepared to answer
any complaints from homeowners at the public hearing scheduled for July 12, 1994
regarding landscaping for Items8.3 and8.
4.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT Spurgeon
Coontz Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer
That Resolution No.
8343 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.
4 RESOLUTION
NO. 8344 A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange giving preliminary approval to the Engineer's Report"
for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 86-2 and declaring its intention to
provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments in that special maintenance district and
setting a time and place for public hearing to receive evidence on the foregoing matters. (Ll200.
0)MOTION SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Murphy
Coontz
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy
Mayor Beyer That Resolution No.
8344 as introduced
be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.5 RESOLUTION NO.
8345 A
Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Orange finally accepting the completion of a certain public work and improvement; Bid
No. 934-15; Excel Paving Company; Maple Avenue Storm Drain from Batavia Street
to OCTA Right-of-Way. (AZI00.0.Agr.2191)Page 10
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8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Spurgeon Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer
That Resolution No.
8345 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.
6 ORDINANCE
NO. 10-94 An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 17.90.030 of the Orange Municipal
Code relating to length oftime a legal non-conforming residential structure may
be replaced. (A2500.0-Buildings Non-
conforming)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT Barrera
Murphy
Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy Mayor
Beyer That Ordinance
No. 10-94 have second reading waived and be adopted and same was passed and adopted
by the preceding vote.8.
7 ORDINANCE NO. 11-94
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 12.12 of the Orange
Municipal Code regarding the duty of property owners and the City to maintain trees, sidewalks,
bikeways, trails and parkways in a non-dangerous condition. (A2500.0-
Property Maintenance)Councilman Murphy commented the ordinance references the property
owners responsibility regarding right-of-way, trees, sidewalks and trails and yet there is an exemption
in the chapter and definitions concerning the fact that tl1e property owner shall not be responsible
for the repair of sidewalks if the damage is caused by street trees or city utility cuts.
It needs clarification. The Director of Public Works suggested this be placed in the recitals
portion of the ordinance.The City Manager indicated he would develop a brochure that
would summarize the policy,making it
clear
who
is
responsible.
MOTION
SECOND AYES
ABSENT Murphy Barrera Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor
Beyer That Ordinance No. 11-94 have first reading waived and same was set for second reading
by the
preceding vote.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14, 1994
9. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
10.1 Proposal from AI Palladino regarding political signs. Mr. Palladino reported Resolution
No. 6552 is meaningless and does not extend to where the problems exist which is on private
property. Mr. Palladino suggested the following wording which is not in Resolution No. 5662:
Upon any private property, vacant or occupied, or any private structure or building without the
written consent of the owner or person in control thereof, in as much as the application of posting
of political signs. "
The City Attorney commented the City cannot ban political signs on private property. However,
the City can regulate the size and location of signs as long as me content is not regulated.
Mayor pro tem Barrera announced Mr. Palladino's suggestion would be taken under advisement
and passed on to the Mayor.
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, asked if all Councilmembers were to be treated like everyone else
when they post their campaign signs.
Mayor pro tem Barrera conveyed to Mrs. Walters that everyone in a campaign race follows the
same rules regarding the placement of political signs.
10.2 Carole Walters presented Council a petition with approximately 65 signatures of residents
living in the Meredith Acres tract complaining about the danger of potential accidents at the
intersection of Santiago and Brookside Streets. The petitioners are notifying the City that if any
member of their family is involved in an accident at this intersection they will file a lawsuit.
The City Traffic Engineer reported this issue was heard before the Traffic Commission and it was
recommended that a form of channelization be implemented on Santiago Boulevard allowing left
turns onto Brookside and not allow the left turns from Santiago into the Villa Park Shopping
Center. The City of Villa Park has also asked for the following studies to be conducted: 1)
incident study within the left turn area; 2) possibility ofre1ocating the central access drive to a
point southerly of its current location and/or adding a second drive so left turns can be provided;
and 3) consideration be given to signalization.
The City Manager recommended this request go back to the City Traffic Commission for review
with a recommendation forwarded to Council for approval.
George Chavez, 2711 Lakeside, commented he is concerned about this problem. He had a
petition that was signed by residents in Villa Park regarding this issue and felt that the petition
belonged in Villa Park, not Orange.
10.3 Corinne Schreck, 446 N. James, inquired what was the property owner's duty regarding
Ordinance No. 11-94? The Director of Public Works explained the sidewalk/street tree
policy.10.4 Mrs. Vinnie Palladino presented Council with American flags for Flag
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10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
10.5 Jon Borgeson, Cablevision of Orange, announced the Council meetings will be televised
beginning July 12th through the next six weeks. Mr. Borgeson outlined the public relations
campaign that will be initiated.
11. RECESS
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Barrera Murphy
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer The
City Council recessed
at 4:30 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), to wit:
City of Orange vs. Insurance
Co. of North America, Orange County Superior Court Case No.71-84-93.Deleted from
Closed
Session - City of Orange vs. Moreland and Associates, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
70-13-96.Deleted from
Closed Session - City of Orange vs. Refco Securities, Inc., NASD Arbitration No. 92-03685.
National Advertising
vs. City of Orange, United States District Court Case No. CV 85-4968 TJH(
Kx).City
of Orange vs. United Pacific Insurance, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 724236.City
of Orange vs. Orange County Sheriff, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 729718.b.
Conference with Legal Counsel - anticipated litigation. Initiation oflitigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(c) (one potential case).Significant exposure
to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) (onepotential case).c.
Conference
with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.City Negotiator:
Orv Placial, Personnel Director.Employee Organizations:
Professional, Technical and Clerical; Water; Firefighters Union; Fire Management; Supervisory
and Mid-Management.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
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7:00 P.M. SESSION
12. INVOCATION
Bob McAulay, member of the Rotary Club of Orange.
12.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
12.2 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager announced there were several citizens at the meeting concerned
regarding the expansion of use at Santiago Hills Park. Because of the difficulties in terms
of bringing support from the community and the users, the City has decided not to move
ahead with the expansion of use at Santiago Hills Park. The Director of Community
Services will work with the citizens to find an alternative. There is a need in the
community for a sports park.
12.3 INTRODUCTIONS
Councilwoman Coontz introduced Leslie Wright, reporter for the L. A. Times now
covering the City of Orange.
12.4 PROCLAMATIONS - None 12.
5 PRESENTATIONS - None 13.PUBLIC
HEARINGS TAPE 2794 13.1
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, 1994/95 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, CITY OF ORANGE:Time
set
for a joint public hearing with the Orange Redevelopment Agency to consider the adoption of
the 1994/95 Fiscal Year Budget and Resolution No. 8346 adopting a limitation on certain appropriations
in accordance with Article XIII of the State Constitution. (C2500 .1.1.1)MAYOR PRO
TEM BARRERA OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.The City
Manager presented the balanced budget for 1994/95 which is approximately $900,000 less than
last year. This has been done without decreasing, with the exception of a few areas, any level of
service. There are some one time reductions. During this fiscal year there will be a major restructuring in
the organization. With Council's assistance and the support of the constituency and the
employees, it is proposed that expenditures be cut by approximately $5,000,000 over the next 12
to 18 months. This will require a clearly defined list of wants and needs.This budget
is based upon the following assumptions: 1) no local tax or fee increase, 2) no hit from the
State and 3) the local economy will have some degree of improvement. This operating Page 14
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
budget is less than the 1993/94 and is $47,300,000. In terms of expenditures, the line will be held
on maintenance and operation, number of employees and those benefits which accrue because of
employment.
In the future, the City may be subject to indiscriminate cuts by the State. If this happens, a mid-
year adjustment will be presented to Council.
Councilwoman Coontz asked with the withdrawal of the Santiago Hills project would the
200,000 still remain in the CIP document to be used for another site. The City Manager
indicated it would remain in the CIP document.
Vie Calagna, 1135 E. Culver, asked if the City had a 6% Utility Tax. The City Manager stated
the City does not have a 6% Utility Tax.
Mr. Calagna further asked why Redevelopment is spending $5,000,000 on Public Works projects.
The City Manager explained the CIP is $25,000,000 and a portion of that comes out of the
funding source of Redevelopment because those improvements do make a betterment within the
project areas. The law allows Redevelopment funds to be used within those project areas.
Mike Alvarez, 360 S. Glassell, recommended the Department Heads create a Mission Statement.
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, asked the City Manager to explain the Task Force concept.
The City Manager responded the Task Force would be a combination of different departments,
Police, Fire, and Building & Safety to look at neighborhoods that need to be upgraded.
Mrs. Walters asked ifthere would be layoffs in Code Enforcement. The City Manager indicated
not at this time.
Council expressed comments regarding their appreciation to the City Manager and staff for
presenting a balanced budget and his leading the restructuring efforts.
The City Manager reported the budget is a dynamic document. Appropriations and expenditures
will be reviewed on a monthly basis with reports to Council. A meeting will be scheduled on or
before mid-year to go through the budget process to see if everything is on
track.The City Manager thanked Council for being so receptive to the many budget workshops and
for their support. He also thanked the Department Heads and staff members that worked on
the budget
document.THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS, MAYOR PRO TEM BARRERA
CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.Page
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Murphy
Coontz Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer
Moved to approve
the proposed Fiscal Year 1994/95 budget appropriations.RESOLUTION NO. 8346
A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange approving and adopting the appropriations limit for the
Fiscal Year 1994/95.MOTION SECOND AYES
ABSENT
Murphy
Spurgeon
Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy Mayor
Beyer That Resolution No. 8346
as introduced be
adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Murphy
Spurgeon Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Coontz,
Murphy
Mayor
Beyer Moved
to make
a finding that budgeted
appropriations are in
compliance with the Gann spending limitation.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Coontz Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy
Mayor
Beyer
a.
Moved
to approve
the
Seven Year Capital Improvement Program,
with the deletion
of the Santiago Hills Park project.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Coontz Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy Mayor Beyer b.
Moved
to
accept
the
finding of
the
Planning Commission that the Seven
Year Capital Improvement
Program is consistent with the General Plan, except as specifically noted in the Capital Improvement
Program.Page 16
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Coontz Spurgeon
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer c.
Directed that no
funds be expended on inconsistent projects prior to amending the General Plan to ensure consistency.
MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT
Coontz
Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy
Mayor
Beyer d. Appropriated funds for
1994/95 Capital
Improvement Program projects, with the exception of cooperatively funded projects (Fund 550), whose appropriations
are contingent upon the execution of a cooperative funding agreement with
other agencies.14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None 15. ORAL
PRESENTATIONS - None 16. ADJOURNMENT MOTION SECOND
AYES ABSENT Barrera Murphy Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy
Mayor
Beyer
The
City Council
adjourned at
7:47 p.m.Marilyn
J. Jensen MARILYN
1. JENSEN, CMC CITY CLERK Gene Beyer GENE BEYER
MAYOR BY~~d
CASSANDRA 1. C HCART,
CMC DEPUTY
CITY CLERK
Bya.f~"--
L.
BARRERA MAYOR
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