06-15-1993 Council MinutesAPPROVED
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 15, 1993
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on June 15, 1993 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, Mayor Beyer, Coontz" Murphy ABSENT -
None 1.3
APPROVALOF MINUTES - None 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None 1.5 PROCLAMATIONS The
proclamation to honor
Rudy Frank of Watson's Drug Store was continued to July 13,1993.2.CONSENT CALENDAR
TAPE
39 2.1 Declaration of
City Clerk Marilyn 1. Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting ofJune 15,
1993, 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 Request Council
accept an Easement Deed from the Orange County Water District for an access road to Water
Well #10. (D4000.0)FISCAL IMPACT: None.ACTION:
Approved.2.3
Request authorization
to approve a Homeowner Participation Program Grant and authorize the Finance Department
to prepare a warrant in the amount of $1,775.00.C2500.G.131)FISCAL
IMPACT: Funds are
available in Account No. 316-6053-427800-1221 Homeowner
Participation Grant). Case #560.PAGE
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Approved.
2.4 Request authorization to approve a Deferred Payment Loan and authorize the Finance
Department to prepare a warrant in the amount of$33,020.00. (C2500.G.1.3.3)
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in Account No. 315-
6052-811101-0000Deferred Payment
Loan). Case #
551.ACTION: Approved.2.5 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
FROM:C3200.0)Jennifer
Lanier et at FISCAL
IMP ACT: None.ACTION: Denied claim and referred to City
Attorney and Adjuster.2.6 Requestappropriation of $75,100.00 for outside legal services provided
in the Steven Wymer lawsuits and legal
proceedings. (C2500.B)FISCAL IMPACT: This is an additionalappropriation of $75,100.00 to
be added
to Account
100-0301-426100.
ACTION: Approved.MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Mayor Beyer AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Murphy All items on the Consent Calendar were approved
as recommended.END OF
CONSENT CALENDAR 3. REPORTS FROM MAYOR BEYER
TAPE 50 3.1 Confirmation of Planning Commission appointment. (Continued from
May 18,May 25 and June 8, 1993.) (C2500.G.2.
5.1)Councilman Murphy nominated Ben Pruett to fill the vacancy on the
Planning Commission created by Councilman Murphy (term to expire 4/
30/96).MOTION - Mayor
Beyer SECOND - Barrera
AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved
to ratity the nomination of Ben Pruett.PageZ
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4. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None 5.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None 6.ADNITNffiTRATIVEREPORTS
TAPE 160 6.1
Approve traffic control measures on Atchison St., Maple Ave. and Cypress Ave.relative to
the new Commuter Rail Station site. (Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)S4000.S.
3)FISCAL IMP
ACT: None. Adequate funding is programmed through OCT A, State TCI grants and the
Orange Redevelopment Agency funds.The Assistant
Civil Engineer reported the Commuter Rail service will begin on December 6, 1993 and the
report addresses traffic control measures and projects which need to be started in order for the
project to be completed by December 6, 1993. This is phase one of the project, and an updated plan
will be presented later to Council.Council expressed
concern relative to why the traffic control measures were being presented for approval before
the Specific Plan for the Orange Depot site has been presented to Council.Concern was
also expressed that these reports need to get to Council to allow proper time for Council to
review the projects.The Assistant
Civil Engineer indicated the Specific Plan is at the Planning Commission level at this time, and
it is not clear when it will be presented to Council. Commitments have been made to Orange County
Transportation Authority to make every effort to ensure this station opens on December 6,
1993. Bid documents have to be prepared by the end of this month to adhere to the aggressive schedule.
This is an on-going effort with OCT A to try to acquire other properties for potential
long term parking, and when it is attained, this property will assist in adjusting the plan.MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Barrera
Mayor Beyer
Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to approve the
request.7. REPORTS FROM CITY
MANAGER TAPE 591 7.1 Recommend amendments
to the layolTlist previously approved on April 13, 1993:a. Eliminate the layoff
of a 19 he Finance Clerk and replace it with the voluntary reduction of a Senior Finance Clerk's
hours from 40 to 20.FISCAL IMPACT: Additional savings
of$5,000.MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz
Spurgeon
Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Murphy
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7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Moved that the layoff list approved by the City Council on April 13, 1993 be amended to
eliminate the layoff of a 19 hr. Finance Clerk and replace it with the voluntary reduction of a
Senior Finance Clerk's hours from 40 to 20.
b. Eliminate the transfer of a Code Enforcement Officer and replace it with the layoff of a Code
Enforcement Officer.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Coontz Barrera
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved that the
layoff list approved by the City Council on April 13, 1993 be amended to eliminate the transfer
of a Code Enforcement Officer and replace it with the layoff of a Code Enforcement Officer.URGENT
ITEM -Two
Year Retirement Announcement MOTION SECOND AYES
Spurgeon
Barrera
Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz,
Murphy Moved that the need to discuss
this item arose after the posting of the Agenda.The Personnel Director reported the Public
Employee Retirement System provides the two year service credit, which the City has
offered in the past. It was recommended the two-year golden handshake program be again offered.
The following costs were disclosed as required under Government Code Section 7507:The
City currently has 82
employees who could potentially retire, the requirement being age 50 or higher. If all 82 employees
were to retire, it would result in a cost of$I,405,845.00; however, itwould be offset with a
much greater savings of$2,196,716.00.The City would probably be
looking at 9 to 10 employees that may take advantage of the benefit at a cost of$189,
000.00, but with a resulting savings of$I72,137.00.No action is required, Council
will be presented with the resolution for action at a later meeting.Mayor Beyer announced the SB
501 retirement package continues to move through the State Senate and asked what effect
this would have on the two year package.The Personnel Director commented Council
would be given an estimation of the cost figures if SB 501 was implemented.Page
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URGENT ITEM (Continued)
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Spurgeon Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to
receive the Personnel Director's report.8.LEGAL
AFFAIRS TAPE 765 8.1
RESOLUTION NO. 8193 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. (
L1200.0)MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Barrera
Murphy Spurgeon,
Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No.
8193 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.
2 RESOLUTION
NO. 8194 A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange giving preliminary approval to the Engineer's Report"
for Landscape Maintenance 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.L1200.0)
MOTION SECOND
AYES
Spurgeon
Barrera
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8194 as
introduced 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 CITY LAWN
COMPLAINT Esther Beinke,
1118 E. Almond,
Unit 2, complained about the overgrown lawn not being mowed at the Water Department on
Water Street.PageS
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10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
The Director of Community Services reported because of the furlough program and cutbacks in
personnel, the lawn is being mowed every 14 to 15 days.
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Drive, asked what is the purpose of the acquisition of the 13 acres
ofland at Canal and Heim.
The Director of Community Development reported the Redevelopment Agency is having
discussion with commercial developers about opportunities for the area.
TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, commented a lady contacted her because she was experiencing
traffic problems at Katella and Handy, and was not getting any assistance from the City.
Mrs. Walters submitted the letter to Mayor Beyer.
COpy MACHINE
Mrs. Walters suggested the City buy a cheap copy machine for $600.00 and let the residents make
their own copies for 5 or 10 cents per page. Mrs. Walters offered to come to City Hall for an
hour a day to make the copies for any resident. Residents have a right to know what is on the
staff report before the Council meetings.
Mayor Beyer instructed the City Manager to consider the suggestion.
PERSONNEL
Mrs. Walters commented she had received a letter from the Director of Community Development
regarding the promotions in his Department. Mrs. Walters remarked she hoped it is not policy for
staff to go into a closed meeting and see how they can rearrange their staff to keep who they want
from being laid off.
11. RECESS
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor Beyer Barrera
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy The City Council
recessed at 3:40 P.M. to a Closed Session for the following purposes, and with the additions by
the City Attorney:a. To confer
with its attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
to wit:Page 6
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11 RECESS (Continued)
City of Orange vs. County of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 68 1889.
City of Orange vs. DLO Securities, et aI., United States District Court Case No. SACV 92 498
GLT.
NOTE: The City Attorney added the following:
Serrano Irrigation District vs. City of Orange, Fourth Appellat District Court, CO 11 667.
State Water Resources Control Board Application Numbers 43029005 and 9314.
b. To confer with its attorney to decide whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(c).
c. To meet and give directions to its authorized representative regarding labor relations matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
d. To confer with its attorney regarding potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(I).
e. To consider and take possible action upon personnel matters pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.
f To give instructions to its negotiator in connection with the purchase, sale, exchange or lease
of real property pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
NOTE: The City Attorney added the following: property at 488 S. Glassell, negotiating with
Remax Realtors.
g. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters as are orally announced by the
City Attorney, City Manager or City Council prior to such recess, unless the motion to recess
indicates any of the matters will not be considered in Closed Session.
The City Council adjourned at 5:00 P.M. and reconvened at 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
12. INVOCATION
Stephanie Rundquist, Chaplain, American Legion Post 132
12.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
12.2 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 12.
3 INTRODUCTIONS - None 12.4
PROCLAMATIONS - None 12.5 PRESENTATIONS -
None 13.PUBLIC HEARINGS TAPE
1159 13.1 JOINT PUBLIC
HEARING, INTERIM 1993/94 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET, CITY OF ORANGE:Time set for
a
joint public hearing with the Orange Redevelopment Agency to consider the adoption of an interim
1993/94 Fiscal Year Budget, and Resolution No. 8195 adopting a limitation on certain appropriations
in accordance with Article XIII of the State Constitution.Page 7
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The City Attorney announced the City Council is not required to take any action at this meeting.
It is within the discretion of the Council to take action if it wishes to do so or continue the matter
until action is taken. However, before the end of the fiscal year, Council and the Redevelopment
Agency is required to appropriate funds before any expenditures can be made in the new fiscal
year.
Mayor Beyer read excerpts from his letter to Chairman Harriett Weider of the Orange County
Board of Supervisors which was mailed today regarding the City's strong support of the County
to direct the auditor/controller to refuse to shift any further property taxes from local agencies to
schools to help the State of California balance their budget.
The Assistant to the City Manager presented the proposed 1993/94 Interim Budget. The effects
of the State take-away of millions of dollars of property taxes and other taxes were illustrated
on bar graphs beginning 1989 through 1993/94. Impacts of staffing levels over the past several
years were presented. The chart for Community Services depicts the shift to privatization of street
trees and it was noted the Santiago Branch Library was destined to be a temporary library waiting
for development of the area by The Irvine Company. The Irvine Company has indicated they may
not develop within this
decade.The City Manager reported during the next several months studies and recommendations will
be presented to Council regarding future expenditure
reductions.MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC
HEARING:The following people
spoke:Brent Hunter, Executive Director, Orange Chamber of Commerce, 88 Plaza
Square Nora Jacobs, 792 N. Grand
St,Alice Clark, 205 N. Pine
St.Vic Calagna, 1135 E.
Culver Bill Leming, 2720 E. Walnut, representing Orange Youth
Council Chuck Murphy, representing Local Firefighters
Union Carole Walters, 534 N
Shaffer Will Chambers, 242 S.
Olive Lois Barke, 2022
Spruce Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada
Dr.Lanny Wilson, 2395 River Trail
Road Ron Roberts, 2825 E.
Jackson Joe Pelka, P. O. Box 4453,
Orange Bruce Blythe, 440 N.
Shaffer The following people gave their speaker's time to Mr.
Calagna:James E. and Betty Roberts, 1752 N. Morningside
St.Charles Miles, 1330 Dana
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 15, 1993
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
T. 1. Clark, 811 E. Chapman
Nancy Thomson, 729 Del Mar
Peggy Poore, 231 E. Brentwood
Dan Graupensperger, 2029 N. Shaffer
Howard Artie, 526 E. Culver
Duncan Clark, 205 N. Pine St.
Their concerns were addressed as follows:
Council was urged to look at the cuts; no department should be excused. The overtime in the
Fire Department needs to be reviewed. Save the Library, but if need be, cut the branches on an
interim basis to get through the budget crisis.
It was recommended that the Friendly Stop be kept open, and as funds become available increase
the Library's budget for books, magazines and computer data bases.
The citizens of Orange deserve a clear picture of the financial condition and the reserves.
The citizens are tired of being held hostage by unions, and want the overtime scams to be
stopped at once and thoroughly investigated.
There needs to be a better understanding of tax revenue, anticipation notes and how borrowing
money at interest to plug a hole temporarily can actually net the City money.
Suggest the City refigure all salary schedules, the private sector does not pay secretaries
35,000.00 a year, nor its clerks $18.00 an hour.
Mr. Calagna spoke regarding the Police and Fire's three year retirement contract of2% at 50 has
cost the City $13,401,000.00. This years budget will cost the City $4,156,000.00 to pay into the
retirement fund. The first three years it was passed, it was funded only partially. The City now
owes PERS $8,566,000.00. Unions for Police and Fire are taking over.
Mr. Calagna indicated he heard the Fire Department has $1,000,000.00 of overtime, and they call
in sick to come up with this overtime. In three months the overtime hours totaled 12,825. The
biggest payoff is the retirement.
The City Attorney was asked, on Resolution 7497, Police, which ends on June 30, 1993, will the
City begin negotiating again? The City Attorney commented the contract does end at that time,
however, there are certain State and Federal laws in negotiating a new contract; as long as the
parties are bargaining in good faith, it was opined the contract would stay in effect until a new
contract was agreed upon.
Mr. Calagna recommended a citizens committee be formed to be involved in Police and Fire
negotiations, and before the contract is signed, it should go before the public. Mr. Calagna
commented, ifhe was on the negotiating committee, he would tell Police and Fire they are taking
a 10% cut. Mr. Calagna demanded a public hearing be held on what Police and Fire are getting in
their contract. Every contract with the employees needs to be explained. The pay scale for the
City employees is at least 30, maybe 40% higher than the private sector.
The Orange Youth Council's letter indicated that if cuts are made to the programs that affect the
youth in the City it will have an adverse effect on the community. They do not want to see parks,
building maintenance or the ball fields become privatized.
If Fire and Police go out on medical it is more costly to the City than the retirement contract.
The Fair Labor Standard Act mandates Fire and Police get time and one half
The citizens of Orange have the right to be protected.
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The Fire Department should take off their glasses and refocus on how to deliver the best service
at the lowest cost to the City. It was suggested the City of Westminster be contacted to find outhowtheyrecentlyachievedthisgoaL
Public safety should be the most important issue.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Coontz Murphy
Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to
set a study session for the 1993/94 preliminary budget for June 21, 1993 at 4:00 P.M.in order
to discuss the following items:Review the
significant operating budget assumptions, June 15, 1993, and develop the best case expected case)
and worst case contingency plan scenarios Review budget
maintenance and operation summary Review departmental
budget summaries for explanation of accounts Review budget
for better formatting and clarity Include five
year goals and objectives in Budget Review the
Capital Improvement Plan, Fund 720 Equipment and Replacement Fund and source of moneysReviewtax
revenue anticipation notes Review overtime
Add to
possible reductions identified in the Budget Report, Page 5, as well as fees,redevelopment streamlining,
custodial privatization, and potential printshop privatization.Request thatanoverviewbegivenwithwhatlevelofrevenuesavingspotentialthereareandthe percentage of
savings.Review depreciation
of capital assets Finance Department
to provide the following information: Is the department staffed adequately to collectrevenuesfortheCity? Are they doing everything possible to collect the revenue? What is thecostforlabor, software, hardware and increasing the City's collection efforts? If the Finance Departmentlosesmorepeople, will they be able to maintain current collection rates or will theysuffer? If so, how much in terms of realistic dollars does the City stand to lose if Finance fails tocollect? Is there a net gain in maintaining a particular level of staffing in order to maximize the City's collection efforts and revenues?Review streamlining
and merging of City departments.MOTION SECOND
AYES
Spurgeon
Murphy
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to trail the
scheduled 3 :00 P.M. session on the Budget to June 22, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.Page 10
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
13.2 UTILITY TAX:TAPE 4986
Time set for a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Utility Tax on the use of telephone,
cable T.Y, electricity, natural gas, water, sanitation and sewer services ("Utility Services")
proposed by the City Manager. (TlI00.0.3)
The Revenue Manager reported a 4.5% Utility Tax was recommended. This rate would generate
sufficient revenue to continue basic public services to the citizens. It would generate
approximately $5,500,000.00 per year. There would be a low income exemption to avoid
hardship for families that are of low income utilizing HUD guidelines. An annual cap of
25,000.00 per year for industrial and commercial users was recommended for all combined taxes
from the utilities. Staff and the City Manager do not recommend a sunset clause at this time.
Economist's do not predict a quick turnaround for Southern California, and the State government
will continue their takeaways. The Council has the authority to lower the tax rate at any time or
remove it completely.
MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
The following people spoke in opposition to the Utility Tax:
Bob Peringer, 231 S. Parklane
Tom Wenglein, 419 E. Maple
Don Bernard, 230 S. Grand St.
Brent Hunter, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce, 80 Plaza Square
T. 1. Clark, 811 E. Chapman Ave.
Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, representing Orange Taxpayers Association, submitted a petition
with approximately 621 signatures to not impose the tax without a vote by the people.
Rosemary Boulden, 337 Chestnut
Allen Godeke, 1088 N. Gardner
Corinne Schreck, 446 N. James
Nancy Thomson, 729 E. Del Mar
Robert D. Mickelson, 328 N. Glassell
Bruce Baslee, 1125 E. Trenton
Eileen Hertfelder, 720 E. Culver
Carol Baker, 2330 E. Wilson
James E. and Betty Roberts, 1752 N. Morningside
Alice Clark, 205 N. Pine St.
Winston Hickman, 2095 Batavia
Spense Porter, 426 W. Taft
Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr.
John Rigone, 1314 Rembrant Circle
Bob Cabre, 1070 Morgan St.
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Their concerns were expressed as follows:
Let the people vote on this issue.
Opposed to the tax, but will do so if necessary to avoid cuts in Police and Fire Departments.
Sunset the tax in 2 or 3 years.
The tax will never leave once it gets on the books.
The tax is not good for the business community; explore other avenues.
It is devastating to people on fixed incomes with no way to increase their income. The City
needs to trim the budget more.
Find a better use for the Redevelopment Building, since there are only a very few number of
employees occupying it at this time.
In lieu of raising taxes, get rid of the Resource Job Center and the Youth Alternative Program
that drain the City's economy.
Fight Sacramento on taking the property taxes. Privatize and use volunteers.
City employees with cars should not be using them for personal use.
Only fair tax is a sales tax.
The City Attorney was asked if the City was required by law to give people on low incomes and
Lifeline a percentage break? The City Attorney opined, as far as the tax is concerned, there is no
requirement that an exemption be given. It is up to the City Councils. There are some Lifeline
requirements under the Public Utilities Code, but he opined it would not effect the tax. These
items, and their effect on disabled persons to be discussed at the Study Session scheduled for June
21, 1993 at 4:00 P.M. for clarification.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Spurgeon Murphy
Spurgeon, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to trail
the Utility Tax hearing from June 22, 1993 at 3:00 P.M. to the 7:00 P.M. Session.TAPE 1866 (Tape
2)13.3 PROPOSED
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON THE RENTAL OF RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, CITY
OF ORANGE:Time set for
a public hearing to consider the adoption of a Business License Tax on the business of renting residential
dwelling units within the City of Orange as proposed by the City Manager as follows: (TlI00.0A)
L Proposed tax
rate would be $25 per year for one to four dwelling units rented or offered for rental within the
City of Orange plus $5 per year for each dwelling unit in excess off our.2. TheBusiness
License Tax would be imposed on the owner of each dwelling unit rented or offered for rental
in the City of Orange.3. The estimated
amount of revenue that would be raised annually by the proposed Business License Tax is $
80,000.Page 12
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
The Revenue Manager reported the proposed tax would generate between $80-100,000.00
per year, which would help the budget shortfall. The Finance Department is proposing to make
every effort to administer this fee within the current departmental structure of the employees. If there
is a problem, Council will be notified immediately. It was recommended to use the information
from the County Tax Assessor to identify the residents that own residential
property.MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.The following people
spoke:T. J Clark, 811 E. Chapman, commented, department heads should be responsible for
their employees when a complaint is received, not
Councilmembers.Will Chambers, 242 S. Olive, asked how the $80-100,000.00 was calculated.
The Revenue Manager indicated is was a "best"
estimate only.THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED
THE
PUBLIC
HEARING.
MOTION
SECOND AYES
Spurgeon
Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy
Moved to trail the scheduled June 22, 19933:00 P.M. hearing to the 7:00 P.M. Session.
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None 15.
ORALPRESENTATlONS 16.
ADJOURNMENT MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor
Beyer Barrera Spurgeon,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to adjourn at
11 :01 P.M. to a Study Session, June 21, 1993 at 4:00 P.M. in the Weimer Room to further discuss
the budget.Ck<%~/7V MARILYN. JEN
M(CMC
CITY CLERK Page 13