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ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on September 27, 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
APPROVALOF MINUTES Adjourned Regular
Meeting September 12, 1994.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Coontz AYES -
Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy ABSENT - Mayor Beyer ACTION: Approved.
Regular Meeting September 13,
1994.MOTION -
Coontz SECOND - Murphy AYES - Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz, Murphy
ABSENT - Mayor Beyer
ACTION: Approved.Regular Meeting September 20,
1994.MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND -
Murphy AYES -
Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy ABSENT -
Mayor Beyer ACTION:
Approved.1.4
PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None 1.5
PROCLAMATIONS - None PAGE 1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
2.CONSENT CALENDAR TAPE 59
2.1 Declaration of City Clerk Marilyn J. Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of a
regular meeting of September 27, 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 paymentofdemands.
ACTION: Approved.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y)
2.3 Request for the installation of rumble strips on Calle Grande south of Chapman Ave.
Continued from 9-13-94.) (S4000.
S.3)FISCAL
IMPACT: None.The City Traffic Engineer reported Item 2.4 had not been before the
City Traffic Commission. Items 2.3and 2.4 were initiated by the homeowners
association. Staff recommended a three-waystop (Item 2.4) to the Traffic Commission,
and the Traffic Commission concurred. Notices were received yesterday from other
members of the homeowners association not in favor of the Calle Grande and Calle
Baja stop signs.Adison T. Reid, 321 Calle Baja, commented he has observed accidents
at Calle Grande and Calle Baja. Mr. Reid is president of the homeowners association
and indicated he and the association had instituted the request for the stop sign. There shouldbeawarningfurtherupthehillduetotheblindcurveasyoucometo
the stop sign.Councilwoman Coontz suggested a flashing light to let people know aboutthe
new stop signs.The Traffic Engineer reported no one has asked for the warning light, however the project would begin with a warning that is a
high reflector sign.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Spurgeon AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy
ABSENT - Mayor Beyer ACTION:
Moved to deny the rumble strips on Calle Grande and approve the three-waystopcontroldeviceattheintersectionofCalleGrandeandCalleBaja.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.4 Request for the installation of a 'three-way' STOP control device at the intersection
of Calle Grande and Calle Baja. (S4000.S.3.
3)FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted in #250 Traffic Safety
funds.ACTION: Approved. (For vote count and discussion, see Item2.
3)2.5 Request for the installation of marked school crosswalks on Widdows Way and
Briardale Ave. in proximity to Covenant Presbyterian Church High School. (S4000.S.3.
5)FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted in #250 Traffic Safety
funds.ACTION:
Approved.2.6 Request for the installation of 'NO PARKING 12:00 A.M.. to 6:00 A.M.' signs on
both sides of the 2500 block ofN. Cottonwood St., and the 400 block ofE. Brentwood
Ave.S4000.S.3.1.
l)FISCAL IMPACT:
None.ACTION:
Denied.2.7 Request for the installation of red curb markings on LaVeta Ave. at Lemon St. adjacent
to the OCTA bus stop. (S4000.S.3.1.
1)FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted in #250 Traffic Safety
funds.ACTION:
Approved.2.8 Request that the Council approve an agreement with Edward and Dorothy Kearn
to connect 9629 E. Loma Drive to City-owned sewer. (A2100.0.
Agr.2295)FISCAL
IMPACT: None.ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement on behalf of
the City.2.9 Request that the Council by motion, approve Tract Map No. 14857 and
accept dedication of easements, access, and public utilities as offered. (
T4000.0)FISCAL
IMPACT: None.
ACTION: Approved.2.10 Request Council approve a Professional Services Contract with Daniel
Boyle Engineering for engineering design work on Reservoir No. 9A and No. 10. (A2100.0.
Agr.2296)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of$32,500.00 are budgeted as follows:
R-9A - Account No. 601-
8061-484400-8316 R-lO -
Account No. 601-8061-484400-8317 ACTION: Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.2.11
CLAIM
FOR DAMAGES FROM: (
C3200.0)Ta-Wei-Kan FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION: Denied
claim and referred to City Attorney
and Adjuster.REMOVED AND HEARD SEP ARATEL Y)2.12 Request for temporary closure
of Orange Street from Chapman Avenue, one-half block north towards Maple Street on Sunday, October 16, 1994 from 1 :
00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for grand opening of HotSkates
Co. at 117
East Chapman Avenue. (S4000.S.4)FISCAL IMPACT: None.MOTION - Mayor pro tem Barrera moved to continue
this
item to discuss it with the City Manager.The City Attorney was asked by Councilmembers
if a precedent would be set by granting the request because it originated from
a business. The City Attorney opined there would be no precedent that would
preclude Council closing the street for whatever purpose.Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, commented
the Orange Emblem Club is having a pancake breakfast that morning and they need the street until
noon. If the street were
to be closed it would cause a
hardship.No representative from Hot Skates was
present.Mayor pro
tem Barrera withdrew
his motion.MOTION - Coontz SECOND - Spurgeon
AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz,
Murphy ABSENT - Mayor Beyer ACTION: Moved to continue this item to the 7:00 P.M. Session.
The City Manager was instructed to contact a representative informing them of
the continuance and requesting their
presence. (See
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.13 Request from Watson's Drug Store for "No Parking" signs on Chapman Avenue one block
east of the traffic circle and the 100 block of South Orange Street, both sides, from 5 :00
to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1,1994 for their grand re-opening. (S4000.S.3.
Ll)FISCAL IMPACT:
None.ACTION:
Approved.MOTION - Spurgeon
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy ABSENT - Mayor
Beyer Items 2.3
and 2.12 were removed and heard separately; all other items on the Consent Calendar were approved
as recommended.END OF CONSENT
CALENDAR 3. REPORTS FROM
MAYOR BEYER - None 4. REPORTS FROM COUNClLMEMBERS
NON-AGENDA ITEM TAPE
595 4.1 Report
from Councilman Murphy on his visit to the Gurnee Mills Project Councilman Murphy reported
last week he left the State for a personal business trip that also included a visittotheGurneeMillsProjectlocatedinGurnee, Illinois which is approximately half way between Chicago
and Milwaukee. Councilman Murphy was shown the Mills Corporation concept of value
retailing. The City Manager of Gurnee and a number of corporate officers and administrative personnel metwithCouncilmanMurphyanddiscussedtheirprojects. Because of this visit, CouncilmanMurphyfeltmoreconfidentthaneveraboutthesuccessoftheproposedOrangeproject. AvideotapeandphotoalbumareavailableforCouncil's review. The video will point out thedifferencesbetweentheMillsProjectandtheordinaryshoppingareasoperatinginCalifornia.5. REPORTSFROM
BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS _ None 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS -
None 7.REPORTS FROM CITY
MANAGER TAPE 699 URGENT ITEM - Request from
the Orange County Fire Department to store emergency supplies at 541 W. PalmAvenue. (A2100.0.Agr.1678.F)Page 5
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Spurgeon Murphy
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer Moved
that the need
to discuss this item arose after the printing of the agenda.The City Attorney reported
a letter was received from the Orange County Fire Department requesting the 60 day
notice requirement regarding the leasing of property within City limits be waived. The Orange County
Fire Department wishes to lease property at 541 W. Palm Avenue to store emergency supplies. They
want to access the property by October 1st.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT
Spurgeon
Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy
Mayor
Beyer Moved to waive the
60 day notice
in order for the Orange County Fire Department to access the storage space at 541 W. Palm Avenue.
8.LEGAL AFFAIRS TAPE 767 8.1
RESOLUTION NO. 8360 A Resolution
of the City Council of
the City of Orange approving the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange
and the Operations and Maintenance Unit,represented by the Service Employees International Union
Local 787, concerning wages, hours and other conditions of employment for the
period of September 18,1994, through and including June 24, 1995, and repealing Resolution No.
7613 and Amendments thereto for said employees.C2500.J.4.4)MOTION SECOND AYES
ABSENT SpurgeonMurphy Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Coontz,
Murphy
Mayor
Beyer That
Resolution
No. 8360 as introduced be
adopted and same
was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 8384 A Resolution of
the City
Council of the City of
Orange granting authority to the City of Orange Fire Chief to enter into Urban Search and Rescue Agreements
with the County of Orange and other participating agencies. (C2500.H)Page 6
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
8. LEGAL AFFAffiS (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Murphy
Spurgeon Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz, Murphy Mayor
Beyer That Resolution
No. 8384 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.
8.3
RESOLUTION NO. 8386.A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment LL 94-5,adjusting
a lot line of certain real property situated at 1855 N. Orange-Olive Road and 1838 N.
Shaffer Street. (C2500.M.16.1)
The Director of Community Development was asked by Council to explain the purpose of this
resolution. The Lot Line Adjustment will facilitate the utilization of two parcels oftwo former
churches which are combining into one.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Coontz Spurgeon
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer That
Resolution No. 8386
as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.4
RESOLUTION NO.
8387A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Orange approving application for State of California discretionary funds for
Household Hazardous Waste educational programs.C2500.M.l )MOTION
SECOND AYES ABSENT
Murphy
Spurgeon
Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy
Mayor Beyer
That Resolution No. 8387 as
introduced be adopted
and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.9. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF
THE ORANGE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Page 7
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10.ORAL PRESENTATIONS TAPE 880
10.1 Request from Vic Calagua for additional park benches at bus stop locations in theCityofOrauge.
Mr. Calagna, 113 5 E. Culver, commented at one time the City could get the bus benches for freewithadvertisements, but the preservation group in the City turned it down. However, even if theCityhadtopayforthemitwouldn't effect the budget because Public Works can useredevelopmentfunds. Mr. Calagna requested a bus shelter at Chapman and Tustin before therainyseason. Also, on East Chapman to Hewes Street, most of the bus stops do not need abench, just the ones at the transfer stops.
Mayor pro tern Barrera indicated there are many bus bench locations where the benches are notbeingusedandthesecouldbemovedtobusierlocations. Councilwoman Coontz asked why thebusbenchinOldTownewasnotpermitted?
Gene Sommers, 1539 E. Candlewood Ave., commented the bus shelters are not built as good astheoldones. The benches are too short.
The City Council referred this request to the City Manager for a report.
10.2 Request from AI Palladino regarding political graffiti. (RI200.0)
The City Manager read a note from AI Palladino who was not present, indicating he resubmittedhisproposalconcerningpoliticalgraffitiandithasbeenplacedunderOralPresentations. He isdisappointed, although the City Attorney discussed this with him yesterday. Mr. Palladino'srequestwasplacedontheagendafordiscussionandhewouldliketohavehaditsomeplacedsomewhereelseontheagendaeventhoughthisseemstobethemoreappropriateplace. HisrequestistohavetheMayororMayorproternpresenthisproposalduringOralPresentations.He has further requested a written response be sent to him with respect to today's meeting.
Mr. Palladino and he wishes to resubmit the enclosed proposal dated June 1, 1994 for discussionandpossibleadoptionasanagendaitemattheSeptember27, 1994 Council meeting. Mr.Palladino further states the posting of political notices should be controlled, as well as the size andwhentheygoupandcomedown.
The City Manager stated Oral Presentations was the appropriate place on the Agenda for this typeofitem. The political sign issue has been litigated by the Supreme Court.
The City Attorney referred to a recent case from the U. S. Supreme Court which states a Citycannotregulateorprohibitcertainsignsonprivatepropertybecauseitwouldberegulatingthecontentofthesign. Regarding the request for an ordinance or resolution which requires theconsentoftheprivatepropertyownerbeforeposting, the City already has an ordinance whichrequiressuchconsent. The City has an ordinance regarding the prohibition of posting signs onthepublicright-
of-way.Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr., commented the City has the laws on the booksforpoliticalsignsbuttheyare
not enforced.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 27,1994
10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
Councilwoman Coontz remarked the Explorer Scouts have taken down the signs in past elections.
The City Manager and City Attorney will answer Mr. Palladino's questions.
10.3 VISION ZONE
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, President of the Concerned Citizens of Chapman Neighborhood,requested the red line (vision zone) at Center and Palm Street is not long enough. Both sides ofthestreetneedtobepaintedredthesamedistance.
Mayor pro tern Barrera instructed the City Manager to investigate.
10.4 CHAPMAN UNNERSITY
Mrs. Walters thanked the Police Department for their efforts regarding traffic control at the firstChapmanUniversityFootballgame. Mrs. Walters commented that Chapman has one event afteranotherandit's too much. Chapman has never had enough parking for their events.
10.5 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr., requested backup material for Redevelopment Agencyagendaitems, specifically Redevelopment Item 7.1.
Linda Boone, representing Orange Housing Corporation, 217 E. Chapman Avenue, announcedRedevelopmentagendaitem7.1 referred to a project which is 50 units of elderly housing locatedonthecornerofFairwayandTustin. Most of the project's funds will originate from outside theCity. The City is receiving 2.5 million dollars from private investors on tax credits. In order togetthemoneytheRedevelopmentAgencycontributed $740,000 as a grant and is loaning theprogram $220,000 which will be paid back.
10.6 CABLEVISION
Kristy Casasanta, representing Cablevision of Orange, reported a number of residents haddifficultywiththePlayboyadultchannelsnotbeingscrambled. Cablevision is researching theproblemandhasfoundthesecasesareisolatedones. Cablevision is working on a resolution tothisproblem.
11. RECESS
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Spurgeon Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera, Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer
The City Council
recessed at 4:00 p.m. to a Closed Session with the following changes:Page 9
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11. RECESS (Continued)
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.
9(a):National
Advertising vs. City of Orange, United States District Court Case No. CV 85-4968
Tlli(Kx).
City of Orange vs. United Pacific Insurance Company, et aI., Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 72 42 36.
NOTE: This item was deleted - City of Orange vs. County Sheriff, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 72 97 18.City
of Orange vs. Ronlov, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV-92-7627
RJK.b. Conference with Legal Counsel - anticipated litigation.
NOTE: This item was deleted - Initiation oflitigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.
9(c) (two potential cases).c.
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.7:
00 P.M. SESSION 12.
INVOCATION Senior
Pastor Jim Masteller, Orange Covenant Church.12.
1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 12.
2 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor
pro tern Barrera introduced the Orange Independent's new reporter, Stacey Turner.12.
3 INTRODUCTIONS - None 12.4
PROCLAMATIONS - None 12.5 PRESENTATIONS
Consent Calendar Item
2.12 - Request for temporary closure of Orange Street from Chapman Avenue, one-half block
north towards Maple Street on Sunday, October 16, 1994 from 1:00 p.m.to 6:00
p.m. for grand opening of Hot Skates Co. at 117 East Chapman Avenue.FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Page 10
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12.5 PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
The City Clerk read a memo from Jane Owens, Economic Development Specialist, who contacted
Mike McClain, Store Manager of Hot Skates. Mr. McClain indicated he would be present at 7:00
P.M. to speak on behalf of the proposed Grand Opening and requested street closure.
Downtown businesses and churches were contacted and notified of the request. Several stores
concurred with the City's recommendation to deny the request based upon liability issues, noise
and questionable clientele that such events tend to attract.
Mr. McClain failed to appear.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Spurgeon Coontz
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer Moved
to deny the
request.13.PUBLIC HEARINGS TAPE
1866 13.1 CABLE TELEVISION
BASE RATES, AND CHARGES FOR THE BASIC SERVICE TIER AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT, CITY OF ORANGE:The public hearing to
consider the rates and/or charges which exist and are proposed to be implemented by Cablevision of
Orange for cable television Basic Service Tier and associated equipment has been continued
from August 23, 1994 to this time. (F1100.0)Staff requests the public
hearing be continued to October 25, 1994, due to late receipt of accounting information from Cablevision
of Orange.THE PUBLIC HEARING REMAINS
OPEN.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT
Murphy
Coontz
Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy
Mayor Beyer
Moved to approve staff's
recommendation and continue
this item to October 25, 1994 due to late receipt of accounting information from Cablevision of Orange.
Page 11
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
TAPE 1894
13.2 CLOSURE OF ADAMS A VENUE WEST OF TUSTIN STREET, CITY OF
ORANGE:
The public hearing on petition by the City of Orange to evaluate the impacts of closing Adams
Avenue to eastbound traffic at Shattuck Street, and determine if the partial closure should be
removed, modified or made permanent has been continued from July 26, 1994. (S4000.S.4)
MAYOR PRO TEM BARRERA REOPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
The City Traffic Engineer reviewed the report presented at the July 26, 1994 Council meeting,
detailing the effectiveness of the traffic diverter installed on Adams Avenue. The City Council
continued the public hearing and instructed staff to review the factors contributing to the Adams
Avenue issue and develop alternatives which are as follows:
1) Adams Avenue is the only continuous street between Cambridge and Tustin in the 1/2 mile
between Collins and Katella. There are no other east-west streets to share local traffic
demand and only an off-set of California-Lincoln to provide
continuous north-south access.2) Adams provides the most convenient means of access to the
commercial facilities on Tustin south of Adams for the residential corridor between Katella and
Adams. This corridor extending to Glassell Street would require the motorist using either Katella or
Collins backtracking to access certain
commercial developments on Tustin.3) From any location northerly of Kat ella, Adams, and toa
lesser extent California/Lincoln,provides the most direct access into the residential
areas southerly of Adams.The following alternative diverters were discussed: Partial closure -
eastbound (existing); Partial closure - westbound; Partition Diverters; Operational Improvements, Stop Signs,
and
Excessive Speeds.It was concluded by the staff that because Adams is the only continuous street in the
study area and provides convenient access to both a large residential neighborhood and
to commercial development on Tustin Street, it has a higher traffic demand than would be expected on
a typical residential street and although this demand can be influenced it will tend to remain in
the 1200-1400 vehicles per
day range.Further, the eastbound diverter did work and was responsible for a decrease in traffic
volume on Adams, and that if the trial was continued for the westbound direction an even
greater reduction would occur. However, because the present diverter has not been accepted by the
area motorists and because this non-acceptance has led to traffic violations that could result
in serious injury,staff cannot recommend that it be retained nor can the westbound diverter be
tested. Removal of the existing diverter may increase
traffic on
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
It is necessary to pursue those physical and operational improvements that will help the Adams
situation, principal among these are the Post Office improvements and, if conceptually approved
by Council, the installation of speed humps.
The Traffic Engineer explained the difference between a speed hump and speed bump is the speed
bump is approximately six inches higher at its apex and is only a foot or two wide. The speed
hump is twelve foot wide and reaches a height of three inches. The concept of the speed hump is
to reduce speed where there are speeds considerably in excess of the 85th percentile to
approximately 30 mph. Staff recommended a spacing of approximately 400 feet between humps
to be effective.
Councilman Murphy announced he had visited a nearby city street where rumble strip bumps were
installed on top of the humps with 15 mph speed signs throughout the neighborhood. Several
homeowners that lived in front of the humps indicated they were very comfortable with them, and
had observed a significant speed reduction.
Councilwoman Coontz commented that on the proposal of the pilot speed control program which
is the next agenda item, the institution of this program would involve acceptance by the
community and a decision as to where the humps would be located. All this would be predicated
upon an agreement that would be signed by the residents.
The City Traffic Engineer reported staff would identify before the petition process exactly where
the speed humps would be located. In order to proceed, there would need to be 65% approval of
the residents along the street and 100% approval from the residents whose houses were located
where the speed humps would be placed.
The following people spoke in opposition to the eastbound traffic diverter and the closure of
Adams Street:
Dorothy and Ted Connolly, 1231 E. Monroe
Dan Leintz, 1236 E. Quincy
Richard Walsworth, 935 E. Wilson
Armando Marrujo, 1195 N. Lincoln
Linda Townsend, 1538 E. Adams #U
George Unsworth, 1193 N. Shattuck #D
Brandon Sheets, 1538 E. Adams #L
L. T. Totty, 921 E. Wilson
Toni Roach, 1108 E. Wilson
Kerry Snyder, 1341 E. Jacaranda
Hazel Hankla, 1072 N. Greengrove
Rod Kossack, 11460 Corriandar, part-owner of the 19 unit apartment building at 1538 E.
Adams Steve Garcia, 1333
Jacaranda Dorothy Robinson, 1139 #C N.
Shattuck Ray Goetz, 6029 Whitewood Ave., Lakewood, part-owner of the 19 unit apartment
building at 1538
E. Adams
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Kelli Maynard, 1538 E. Adams #D
Theresa and Bryan Sheets, 1538 E. Adams #L
Donna Watson, 1538 E. Adams
Letters received in opposition:
Wilma Meyer, 1602 E. Adams
Charles Hukari, 1450 N. Blake
The following concerns were expressed:
Drivers have to stop and figure out what the barricade and signs mean causing confusion and
traffic problems.
Install a dip instead of the barricade.
The barricade does not have the neighborhood's support because it is ineffective.
Ambulances cannot get to residences.
Barricade blocks motorists view when accessing Adams Street from their driveway.
Should concentrate on heavy traffic in front of California Elementary School.
Apartment owners do not want vacancies because of the barrier.
Residents near the barricade have almost been hit by other cars.
The following people spoke in favor of the street closure:
Raymond Williams, 1413 E. Adams
Robert Jones, 1343 E. Adams
Frank Gugino, 1416 E. Adams
Tom Thaete, 1301 E. Adams
Mike Tunstall, 1428 E. Adams
Lowell McKean, 1314 E. Wilson
Letter received in favor:
Tammy Thaete, 1301 E. Adams
Christine Stickland, 1245 e. Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. John White, 1106 E. Adams
Mary Jand and Jim McFadden, 1127 E. Adams
Their concerns were expressed as follows:
Have not seen the Police Department give tickets for barricade violations.
The courts are throwing out tickets received by motorists that violate the barricade.
Install no left turn signs on Tustin Street going west into Adams Street.
The barricade makes it safer for the children in the neighborhood.
Villa Theatre is re-opening soon as a children's theatre and concern was expressed over
the additional traffic it will
produce.Page
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The Police Chief reported citations are being written for barricade violations, but is not sure about
what is happening in Court.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR PRO TEM BARRERA CLOSED THE
PUBLIC HEARING.
Councilwoman Coontz commented the study was extended from six months to nine months to
include California Elementary School. Also, there was a reference to taxes and the Council is not
interested in raising taxes. The pilot program for the humps will be funded by Measure M funds,
not from the City of Orange General Fund.
Councilman Murphy commented he is concerned with the safety of children and the citizens in the
area and cannot see the barriers as a solution.
Councilman Spurgeon remarked he had visited Pasadena where the humps were installed as well
as bluff signs that proved effective to detract traffic from residential areas.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Murphy Coontz
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer Moved
to accept the
subject report, direct staff to remove the existing diverter on Adams Street,and proceed with the
petition process for installation of speed humps, Council would suggest: 1)The Pilot Study and
Pilot Study Program be explored subject to the next agenda item. 2)Complete the preliminary design
of on-site improvements of the Main Post Office parking lots and solicit implementation by
the Postal Service as part of a joint project with the City. 3) Explore additional creative approaches
to enforcement, i.e., no outlet signs and other types of signage, etc.that will discourage
those uninformed but looking for circulatory alternatives to Tustin and Katella to think
twice about it. 4) Direct the City Traffic Engineer to study improvements to the circulation within the
commercial area on the southwest corner of Tustin and Katella. 5) Pursue additional funding to
be tried with Measure M for other than the speed humps, to include a variety of solutions to
the traffic problems of Adams and the contributing factors of Tustin and Katella.The motion was
amended by Councilwoman Coontz by adding items 4 and 5.MINUTE ORDER - MAYOR
PRO TEM BARRERA: "I will support the humps only if the citizens on the street,
a majority, approves them."MAYOR PRO TEM BARRERA
CALLED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS.Page 15
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
14.PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT TAPE 5726
14.1 Establishment of a city-wide Speed Control Device Program. (Continued from
July 26, 1994.) (S4000.S.3.
4)The Traffic Engineer reported staff had located six installations of speed control devices in
nearby cities for Council's
inspection.The guidelines suggest a minimum of three humps recommended in a street segment. Each
of these devices cost approximately $2500 to install. Ifthey are to be installed on Adams, the
costs would include processing and would total approximately $15,000 for five humps. Because
the devices will only benefit the residence abutting the installations and not the general
motoring public, the Traffic Commission recommends the program operate under full cost recovery
for necessary studies, processing and
installation.The Council policy and purpose of the speed control program was discussed. It was
suggested Council could make a separate decision relative to the funding on the Adams Street
project.Implementation should be done with approval from the
residents.Councilwoman Coontz expressed concern that the residents on Adams Street have to take
the initiative and provide the petitions necessary. Good information and presentation needs to
be available to Adams Street
residents.The City Traffic Engineer indicated a petition process would be developed for the Adams
Street residents. They would receive a copy of the procedures approved by Council at this
meeting.Councilman Murphy clarified there would be no fees for Adams Street residents for
the installation of
humps.Councilman Murphy suggested a time chart with estimated times be created that is
easily
understandable.Councilwoman Coontz commented the Pilot Program for Adams Street should proceed with
the procedures, policies and then move to a city-wide program. The Pilot Program will give
the City the experience needed. Other requests for humps will have to wait until a determination
is made on the success or failure of
Adams
Street.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT Murphy
Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera, Coontz, Murphy
Mayor Beyer Moved
to adopt the policy in concept, aside from the fee structure portion, to allow the Pilot Program
to move forward. Staff was directed to follow up on the time frame for the Pilot Project and
scheduling be made more "user friendly." A decision as to the use of 12 foot wide speed humps
versus smaller ones needs to be made and the reasons why given.Page
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
15. ORAL PRESENTATIONS - None 16.
ADJOURNMENT MOTION
SECOND
AYES
ABSENT
Murphy
Spurgeon
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Coontz, Murphy Mayor Beyer The
City Council adjourned
at 9:35 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, October 11, 1994 at 4:00 p.rn.
to consider the Revenue/Expenditures Update.0u,/uj?~-,~ ~--fl/MARILYN
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