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08-10-1993 Council MinutesAPPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1993 ORANGE, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 10, 1993 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on August 10, 1993 at 3:00 P.M. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Charnbers, 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting - July 20, 1993 MOTION - Barrera SECOND - Coontz AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy ACTION: Approved.Regular Meeting - July 27, 1993 MOTION - Barrera SECOND - Murphy AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy ACTION: Approved. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None 1.5 PROCLAMATIONS - None 2.CONSENT CALENDAR TAPE 73 2.1 Declaration of City Clerk Marilyn 1. Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting of August 10, 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.PAGE 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2.2 Authorize Mayor and Director of Finance to draw warrants on City Treasurer in payment of demands. ACTION: Approved. 2.3 Request approval of the FY 1993/94 sub-budget and appropriation of $8,940 for the facility located at 392 S. Hewes (Headstart) leased to Orange Children and Parents Together, Inc. (OCPT) for maintenance, upkeep and repairs. (p2500.0. 1)FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to the General Fund. Sufficient funds have accumulated from prior year rental payments and can be appropriated from Unappropriated Reserves entitled 150 Unappropriated Reserves Fund.ACTION: Approved.2.4 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE FROM: (C3200. 0)I. Leland E. Rurp 2. Penny Coffman ACTION: Denied claims and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.2.5 Award a contract to West Coast Arborist, Orange, California, in the amount of $277, 660 and waive the formal bid process under Orange Municipal Code, Section 3.08.140 in the best interest of the City. (A2100.0.Agr. 2082)FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted in the Sanitation Fund to cover the full amount of this contract.ACTION: Approved.2.6 Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services and Library to close the Taft Branch Library the week of August 23, 1993 for the installation of bookshelves, the circulation desk, and reference desk. (C2500.I. 3)FISCAL IMPACT: Funds have been appropriated inFY 1993/ 94.ACTION: Approved.2.7 Authorize the Mayor and Council to extend the moratorium on banners through June 30,1994. New permits and fees will be required. (p1300.0. 9)FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION: Approved.Page CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2.8 Request Council approve AHFP Administrative Agreement No. 1291, Santiago Canyon Road from Linda Vista Street to Windes Drive. (A2100.0.Agr.2119) FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of City. 2.9 Request Council approve Amendrnent No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. D89- 221.Villa Park Road/Santiago Canyon Road between Lemon Street and Windes Dr.A2100.0.Agr.1635. 1)FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.2.10 Request permission to advertise for bid the annual contract for the manufacturing of street name signs for the City of Orange. (S4000.S.3. 3)FISCAL IMP ACT: From #250 Traffic Safety Funds.ACTION: Approved.2.11 Clarification of funding to be utilized in the street widening project of Chapman Avenue from Santiago Creek Channel to Yorba St., Bid #934-02, S.P. #3053 in the City of Orange. (S4000.S. 3.7)FISCAL IMPACT: $160,000 of Measure M funds and $40,000 ofTSIP Area C funds. ACTION: Approved.2.12 Request to execute a Corporation Quitclaim Deed to the County of Orange for an abandoned reservoir site, which will be used as open space located north of Avenida Palmar, west of Crawford Canyon Road. ( D4000.0)FISCAL IMPACT: None.ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Corporation Quitclaim Deed.2.13 Request for the installation of a turn diverter on River Avenue at Grand Street.S4000.S. 3.3)FISCAL IMPACT: Requires an appropriation of$I,500 from Unappropriated Reserves to be placed into the #250 Traffic Safety Budget. ACTION: Approved. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2.14 Approve a contract arrangement with ROLM and MCI (City's long distance carrier) to upgrade the current communication system to add a T -I long distance line in place of the current Watts line; to provide LATA service; and an incoming 800 number. (C2500.J.3) FISCAL IMPACT: Savings of approximately $27,000 to the General Fund. ACTION: Approved. 2.15 Approve and authorize the execution of an agreement with Enron/ Access Energy to furnish natural gas to the City of Orange. (A2100.0.Agr.2120) FISCAL IMP ACT: Potential cost savings of $2,000 per year to the General Fund. ACTION: Approved. 2.16 Approve the transfer of City Vehicle #706, and budget of $3,420 to cover associated costs from Community Development to Personnel for the use by the Risk Manager. (p2500.0) FISCAL IMPACT: Savings of$3,420 to the General Fund. ACTION: Approved. 2.17 Accept the request from the City of Tijuana, Mexico to purchase surplus vehicles and equipment; and authorize the General Services Director to negotiate prices consistent with past policies of not less than auction prices. (p2500.0) FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to the General Fund. Equipment sales will provide revenue to the General Fund. Vehicle sales will provide revenue to Vehicle Maintenance Depreciation Fund. ACTION: Approved. 2.18 Approve, in concept, an arrangement between the City of Orange and the Orange Unified School District for the City to provide preventive maintenance service for OUSD vehicles; and instruct the General Services Director to arrange for the final agreement and contracts for said program. (A2100.0.Agr.2121) FISCAL IMPACT: Provide approximately $30,000 in revenue. No impact to the General Fund. ACTION: Approved. 2.19 Approve, in concept, an arrangement between the City of Orange, Orange Unified School District and Rancho Santiago College to provide duplicating services to the City of Orange; and instruct the General Services Director to proceed with final arrangements of said program. (A2100.0.Agr.2122) Page 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) FISCAL IMPACT: No impact to the General Fund at this time. ACTION: Approved. MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND - Murphy 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 89 3.1 Status Report on the Joint Use Library Facility at Rancho Santiago Campus.Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) (C2500.1)The Assistant City Manager reported due to the downturn in economy and the shift of taxes by the State, staff recommended through the Mayor, to advise Rancho Santiago College to delay this project for one year.Vice-Chancellor Strenger, remarked the college's building sequence is on a five year cycle in terms of applicantions for funds. It was recommended another instructional facility be built which would give all parties the option to revisit the joint use project in three to five years.MOTION SECOND AYES Mayor Beyer Barrera Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved that the City not proceed with the proposed Joint Use Library Project with Rancho Santiago College at this time, and delay the project for three to five years.3.2 Appoint Councilman Murphy as alternate to the Audit Committee. (Term to expire 11/94.) TAPE 206 (OR1800. 0.82)MOTION SECOND AYES Mayor Beyer Barrera Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Approved appointment.PageS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 3. REPORTS FROM MAYOR BEYER (Continued) 3.3 Reappoint Pat Buttress to the Board of the Orange Elderly Services, Inc. (Term to expire 6/30/95.) (OR1800.0.21) MOTION SECOND AYES Spurgeon Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Approved appointment. 3.4 Reappoint Mara Brandman to the Library Board of Trustees. (Term to expire 6/30/ 95.) (C2500.I.l)MOTION SECOND AYES Spurgeon Barrera Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Approved appointment.3.5 Appoint Steve Everett to the Library Board of Trustees. (Term to expire 6/30/95.)C2500.I.l)MOTION - Barrera SECOND - Murphy AYES - Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Approved appointment.TAPE 298 3.6 Revisit the closure of the Resource Center. (Report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)( C2500.N)Mayor Beyer announced a letter was received from Mary Miller, Sage Hills Road, Orange,opposed to the closure of the Resource Center. Councilwoman Coontz commented the goal of the Resource Center was to remove people off the street on East Chapman. The social welfare activities that are involved are secondary. Concern was expressed if Orange Cares-Mary's Kitchen moves to the Resource Center, which is being discussed at this time, they would then be feeding a multitude of people who are not in the homeless category that would avail themselves of the food ifits there. This is not an acceptable solution.Mayor Beyer commented one of the possibilities discussed is to have Orange Cares fund the operation of the Resource Center.Page 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10,1993 3. REPORTS FROM MAYOR BEYER (Continued) The following people spoke: Nancy Thompson, 729 E. Del Mar Ave., distributed newspaper articles referencing hiring halls, and spoke in favor of closing the Resource Center, and how other cities are dealing with the illegal workers problem. Louie Ballock, 1720 N. Shaffer, commented on a business that was advertising for help needed in Spanish and complained that his son could not apply because he does not speak Spanish. The City Attorney opined there is no restriction on what language can be used on a sign, it is within the discretion of the commercial shop owner. Councilwoman Coontz pointed out with the delivery of emergency services, signs need to be in English. Mayor Beyer instructed the City Attorney to prepare a report for Council and Mr. Ballock on both issues. Herb Welch, 3446 E. Maple Avenue, spoke in favor of closing the Resource Center. Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr., spoke in opposition of closing the Resource Center. Council discussion of issues to be reported on by staff: Dim view of relocating Mary's Kitchen to the Resource Center because of the concerns outlined by Councilwoman Coontz. These are two separate issues and should not be combined. Is the Resource Center serving its purpose? Statistics on the consequences of Resource Center either being open or closed. Statistics on the activity level of the center over the last two years to see if there is a falling off of numbers based on the economy. What are the purposes of the Resource Center; has it changed from its original intent? If so, is this what the City wants? Focus on what the objective of the Center is. The Resource Center must stand on its own merits for its purposes or its changed purposes. Time periods need to be attached if it were to be extended as to be self-sustaining from either private funding, etc. Look at what cross impacts are involved should the Center not be there, i. e.costs that will be then born by the Police Department and other departments from a standpoint of dealing with the alternatives.What are the consequences of losing the ordinance, and alternatives for enforcement on the streets.Possibility of utilizing the Resource Center as a Police satellite site. Since the budget cuts,Council needs to be appraised of what programs are being instituted by the Police Department in the Eastern portion of the City. Report on the possibility of a double up facility alongside the Resource Center as a drop-in facility, removing the Police trailer from Albertsons market site, and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 3. REPORTS FROM MAYOR BEYER (Continued) perhaps this would add a measure of protection to the residents nearby. The report needs to be a combination of all departments involved. Research the legality of the extension and the proposal to raise money by the Director of the Resource Center. MINUTE ORDER - COUNCILWOMAN COONTZ: "The same recommendation I made one month ago was that the Police Chief consider, and he said he would, the partial use of the Resource Center as a drop-in center just as the trailer is, period, end of quote. Never did I say a substitute or a satel1ite station in that manner. You mentioned constant drumming rhetoric, I think that you, Mr. Bennyhoff, are preaching to the choir, the Council understands these problems. We were very definitely involved in it and as I remember, Mr. Bennyhoff, you were the one that fought the Resource Center." MOTION SECOND AYES Barrera Coontz Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to continue this item to August 24, 1993,3:00 P.M. Session for a report on Council's concerns.4. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None 5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS-TAPE 1350 5.1 Authorize the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy pursuant to the Maddy Act requirements on the Community Video Advisory Board created by the appointment orBen Pruett to the Planning Commission. (OR1800.0.28)MOTION SECOND AYES Spurgeon Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy as required.6.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS TAPE 1365 6.1 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 86-2, ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS. CITY OF ORANGE: (L1200.0)The public hearing on petition by the City of Orange to take proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year to provide for the costs and expenses necessary to pay for the maintenance of the improvements in Landscape Maintenance District No.PageS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 6.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued) 86-2, within the Upper Peters Canyon Specific Area (Santiago Hills) has been continued from July 27, 1993.THE PUBLIC HEARING IS OPEN.Amy Shepard, representing Willdan & Associates, 888 S. West Street, Anaheim, presented the revised report indicating the new budget for the landscape maintenance contract has been lowered to $180,000 with no increase in assessrnent rates.Angel Lucero, representing Willdan & Associates, commented for the assessment district bonds for 86-1,88-1 and 90-1 there is an established reserve rule that when bonds are issued it is standard procedure to have a 10% reserve fund. The landscape district has no bonds, however funds have been set aside for emergencies. It was suggested a Council study session be held to further discuss a reserve policy.Ron Dietz, 8244 Hillsdale Dr., commented in favor of the assessment not rising, and recommended over the next year staff consider something similar to a homeowners association and have a reserve analysis. Also, there should be a budgeted amount for the reserves based on a reserve analysis. Over the next year, review the actual expenses oflandscaping. Mayor Beyer instructed the Assessment District Coordinator to contact Mr. Dietz and discuss his concerns.Council discussed the need for policy on these issues in order to prepare a better long range picture, and the need to replace equipment.The Administrator of Community Services reported on maintenance problems and responded to a letter dated August 2, 1993 with approximately nine signatures, concerning poor landscape maintenance.THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.RESOLUTION NO. 8223 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Special Maintenance District No. 86-2.Motion to include submitting an additional study and report to Council regarding policies and the creation of additional budgetary items. MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8223 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None 8. LEGAL AFFAIRS 8. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 8216 TAPE 2136 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange requesting the Public Employees'Retirement System to extend the funding period for current service actuarial liabilities.11200. 0.3.4)MOTION SECOND AYES Barrera Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8216 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8. 2 RESOLUTION NO. 8217 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, California, approving the issuance by the Orange Redevelopment Agency of Northwest Redevelopment Project, tax allocation refunding bonds, issue of 1993A and taxable tax allocation refunding bonds, issue of 1993B, and making certain determinations relating thereto. (R3500.0.7)MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8217 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.3 RESOLUTION NO. 8220 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange concerning the status of the Circulation Element for the City of Orange. ( C2300.E)MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8220 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.Page 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10,1993 8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued) 8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 8215 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a City-wide Volunteer Program and providing Workers' Compensation for certain volunteers pursuant to the provisions of Labor Code Section 3363.5. (C2500.JA. 15) MOTION SECOND AYES Murphy Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8215 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8. 5 RESOLUTION NO. 8221 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving a first amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with the Orange Housing Development Corporation pixley and Almond; 1515 East Walnut). (A2100.0.Agr.2036.1)MOTION - Coontz SECOND - Murphy AYES - Spurgeon, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy ABSTAINED - Barrera That Resolution No. 8221 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.6 RESOLUTION NO. 8218 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange overruling the recommendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange and denying the General Plan classification of property situated west of Montgomery Street, east of Parker Street, north of La Veta Avenue and south of Palmyra Avenue. (C2300. E)General Plan Amendment 4-93 Applicant: City of Orange MOTION SECOND AYES NOES Barrera Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Murphy Coontz That Resolution No. 8218 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.Pagell CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued) 8.7 RESOLUTION NO. 8219 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange overruling the recommendation of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange and denying the reclassification of property situated west of Montgomery Street, east of Parker Street, north of La Veta Avenue and south of Palmyra Avenue. (AlS00.0) Zone Change 1160- 93 Applicant: City of Orange MOTION SECOND AYES NOES Murphy Mayor Beyer Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Murphy Coontz That Resolution No. 8219 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote. 8.8 ORDINANCE NO. 11-93 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the Orange Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.37 permitting a density bonus and other incentives for affordable housing pursuant to state law. (A2S00.0)MOTION SECOND AYES Barrera Coontz Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Ordinance No. 11- 93 have first reading waived and same was set for second reading by the preceding vote.9. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Robert Meano, 221 Carmen Circle, referenced Consent Calendar Item 2.17, commenting the vehicle should stay in the United States rather than be sold to Mexico.Mr. Meano suggested the "No Loitering Laws" should be enforced, and commented the street sweeper has not been properly sweeping his cul-de-sac.Page 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 11. RECESS MOTION SECOND AYES Mayor Beyer Barrera Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved that the City Council recess at 4:35 P.M. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:a. To confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to wit:Structural Steel vs City of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 60 74 97.Blackney vs City of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 69 59 98 City of Orange vs Refco Capital Corporation, U.S. District Court Case No. 9221 52 SFW City of Orange vs DLO Securities, et aI., U.S. District Court Case # 92-7627 RJK.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)(1).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 ofreal property pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.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.7:00 P.M. SESSION 12. INVOCATION - Betty Sievers, President of Soroptimist International 12.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 12.2 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 12.3 INTRODUCTIONS - None 12.4 PROCLAMATIONS - None 12. 5 PRESENTATIONS - None Page 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS TAPE 2682 C2300.E) 13.1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 5-93, HOUSING ELEMENT:Time set for a public hearing on petition by the City of Orange to consider a request to amend the Housing Element of the City of Orange's General Plan.NOTE: Environmental Impact Report 3-89 was identified as covering the environmental qualifications and mitigation measures necessary for the project so that no further environmental review is required.MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.The Administrator of Advanced Planning presented the past history of the City's Housing Element and reported on April 19, 1993 the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (RCD) notified the City that the draft Housing Element Amendment dated April,1993 adequately addresses all of the statutory requirements.The Senior Planner explained the draft Housing Element has been reformatted and expanded to include program descriptions, past performance identification and respond to changes created by recent State Legislation. However, the original housing goals and policies remain the same as were presented in the 1989 Housing Element update. The draft element changes, and additions were reviewed by the Senior Planner.Karen Warner representing CottonlBeland Associates explained how the competitive program is administered by the State.THERE BEING NO SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved that the Environmental Impact Report 3-89 has been completed in compliance with CEQA as approved, and no further environmental review is required. MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Murphy Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to adopt General Plan Amendment 5-93 as outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC- 29-93. Page 14 iil CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) TAPE 3363 A4000.0) 13.2 APPEAL NO. 413, VARIANCE 1952-93, SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL PLAZA:Time set for a public hearing on petition by Beam and Associates on behalf of Saint Joseph Hospital to appeal the decision by the Zoning Administrator on July 17, 1993 denying Variance 1952-93 to allow the placement of an additional freestanding sign within the front setback of the recently completed Saint Joseph Medical Plaza office complex located at 1140 W. La Veta Avenue. The Variance application also requests waivers of the City's Sign Ordinance in regards to maximum sign area, minimum distance required between signs and between signs and property lines.NOTE: This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303.APPELLANT STATES THE REASON FOR THE APPEAL:On July 28, 1992, the Orange City Council granted Variance No. 1932- 92 allowing two additional freestanding signs. The purpose of these smaller monument signs was to identify specialized group medical practices located in the new S1. Joseph Medical Plaza. The goal of the signage is to prevent confusion for the patient in locating essential medical services that are not on the main campus and thus prevent unnecessary traffic in this already busy area. With the lease-up of the building nearly complete, we find that a third smaller sign is required to identify all ofthese specialized groups. "MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.The Director of Community Development reported the appellant is requesting a fourth identification sign for users in the building.Jim Beam, representing S1. Joseph's Medical Plaza, indicated the proposed sign would have the names of the group medical practices. The intent is to have two names on each sign.THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.MOTION SECOND AYES Murphy Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved that this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303.Page CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) MOTION SECOND AYES Murphy Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy Moved to uphold the appeal and grant Variance No. 1952-93 as noted with conditions 1-5 as suggested in the staff report. TAPE 3840 L1200.0) 13.3 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 82-1, ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS, CITY OF ORANGE:Time set for a public hearing on petition by the City of Orange to take proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year and to provide for the costs and expenses necessary to pay for the maintenance of the improvements in Landscape Maintenance District No. 82-1, which is located westerly of Meats Avenue in the vicinity ofMarywood and Shadowridge Streets, Tract 10486.MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.The City Clerk announced the notice for this meeting has been given in the manner and form required by law and a certificate of compliance is on file and available for public inspection.The Director of Public Works reported the annual maintenance costs were broken down as follows: Lots 1 through 10, $690.00 per lot; Lots 11 through 56, $150.00 per lot. This is a reduction of8.6% from last year. The district has stabilized and there is a reserve of approximately $7800.The following people spoke:John Ewing, 2470 Cottage Hill Dr., Lot 6, a slope lot, indicated the slope is looking better,however, the water which was turned off during the rainy season has not been turned on and the landscaping is drying out. Pruning is needed and the meter on the timer hasn't moved in four years, and should be checked.Larry Clark, 3626 Shallowbrook, sent a letter to the City Engineer complaining that the maintenance along Meats and Marywood has declined. It was suggested acceleration of maintenance should be done immediately.The Landscape Maintenance Coordinator commented the private contractor, Southern Counties Landscape, is new and will be maintaining the areas from now on.THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1993 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 8222 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment for Special Maintenance District No. 82- 1. MOTION SECOND AYES Barrera Spurgeon Spurgeon, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Murphy That Resolution No. 8222 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote. 14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None 15. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, commented she had received a call from a citizen that had received several Paramedic Fee notices in the mail. Mrs. Walters suggested this was a waste of money. One Paramedic notice to each citizen is all that is necessary.16. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 8:06 P.M.St~CITY CLERK Page 17