03-24-1992 Council MinutesS3
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 14. 1992.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OF A REGULAR MEETING
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
March 24, 1992
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on March 24, 1992 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 - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT -
None 1.3
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Adjourned Regular
Meeting - March 4, 1992 MOTION - Barrera SECOND -
Steiner AYES - Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Spurgeon ACTION: Approved.Adjoumed Regular Meeting - March
9, 1992
MOTION - Coontz SECOND - Barrera A YES - Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Spurgeon ACTION:
Approved.Regular Meeting - March 10, 1992 MOTION - Steiner SECOND -
Barrera A
YES - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz,
Spurgeon ACTION: Approved.
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1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS
Resolution No. 7958 was presented to Chet McKowan, Community Development
Department, commending him for more than 23 years of loyal and dedicated service.
1.5 PROCLAMATIONS - None 2.
CONSENT CALENDAR 2.
1 Declaration of City Clerk Marilyn J. Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of
a regular meeting of March 24, 1992, 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.2.
3 Request for the removal of driveway vision zone at 832 N. Lemon Street.S4000.
S.3.1.l)ACTION:
Denied.2.
4Request for a school bus stop on White Oak Ridge at Glen Oak Lane. (S4000,S.3,1.4)ACTION:
Approved.2,
5 Request for the installation of a flashing yellow warning light at the northerly terminus of
Main Street north of Taft Avenue. (S4000.S.3.3)ACTION:
Denied.2.
6 Request to reduce the parking time limit on the south side of Palm Avenue east of Glassell
Street, for the business located at 291 N. Glassell Street. (S4000.S.3.1.1)ACTION:
Approved.PAGE
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.7 Request for the installation of red curb at 1210 E. Mayfair Avenue. (S4000,S.3.1.1)
ACTION: Denied.
2.8 Request to remove the No Parking restrictions on the south side of Meats Avenue
between Cambridge Street and Greengrove Street. (S4000,S, 3, 1. 1)
ACTION: Approved.
2,9 Request to widen Walnut Avenue east of Wayfield Street, and install a left-tum
lane.S4000.S,3.
3)ACTION: Directed staff to consider this street improvement project for inclusion
in the City's 1992-1999 Capital
Improvement Program.2.10 Request for an Adult School Crossing Guard at a mid-block crosswalk
at 381 N.Esplanade Street. (S4000.
S.3.
5)ACTION: Denied.2.11 Request for the installation of 4-Way Stop sign at the
intersection of Canyon View Avenue and Hidden Canyon. (
S4000.S.
3.3)ACTION: Denied.2,12 Award of Bid 912-18 to Water Well Supply, Inc., Santa
Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $56,703.00, to furnish and install one deep well
turbine pump at Well No.23. Funding: 601-8061-8115 (Well No. 23) (For
bid cost breakdown, see Bid File in the City
Clerk's Office.) (A2IOO.0.A.1933)ACTION: Bid No. 912-18 was awarded to
Water Well Supply, Inc., in the amount of
56,703,00; all other bids were rejected.2.13 Approve and authorize a split award
of Bid No. 912-22, "Gate Valves and Tapping Valves,<< to U. S. Pipe & Foundry, Brea, CA.,
in the amount of $30,767.00 and to Wells Supply Co., Santa Ana, Ca., in the
amount of $13,335.00 and reject all other
bids. Fund No. 600-8041-474501 (Water Fund-Transmission and Distribution Mains)For bid cost breakdown, see
Bid File
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Bid No. 912-22 was awatded to U. S. Pipe & Foundry in the amount
of 30,767.00; and to Wells Supply Company in the amount of $13,335.00; all other
bids were
rejected,2.14 Approve and authorize the awatd of Bid No. 912-24, "Ductile Iron Pipe
and Fittings,"to U. S. Pipe & Foundry, Brea, in the amount of $326,798.00; and reject
all other bids. Fund No. 600-8041-474501 (Water
Fund-Transmissions and Distribution
Mains)A2100.0.A.1935)A total of four (4) bids were sent out with
the following three (3) responses:U.S.
Pipe & Foundry $326,798,
00 PacifIc States 287,
746 Patkson Pipeline 503,991 ACTION: Bid No, 912-24 was awatded to U. S.
Pipe & Foundry in the amount of 326,798.
00; all other bids were rejected.2.15 Approve and authorize awatd of Bid No.
912-25, "16" Lubricated Plug Valves," to Matden Susco Inc., Santa Ana, CA" in the amount of $
81,270.00; and reject
all other
bids. (A2100.0.
A.1936)Fund Nos:6OQ-8041-474501(
Water Fund)Transmission and Distribution
Mains $23,220.00 601-8061-48450
I (Water Capital Fund)Main Street Water Main 58,050.00 A total of eight (
8) bids were sent
out with the following four (
4) responses:Republic Supply $
93,622 National Oil
Well 91,264 Matden Susco 81,270 LTV Energy 94,737 ACTION: Bid No.
912-25 was awatded to Matden Susco Inc, ,
in the
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2.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)2.
16 Request Council approve four project submittals to the Orange County Combined Transportation
Funding Program for the 1992/93 Fiscal Year: Santiago Canyon Road from
Windes to Newport Blvd; Glassell St. from Lincoln Ave. to Santa Ana River Bridge;
Collins from Glassell to Tustin St.; and qlassell Street Bridge No. 12-5073 at
the Santa Ana River. (See Legal Affairs, Pages 13 and 14, Resolutions 7973, 7974,
7975 and 7976). (OC1300.D.1)
ACTION: Approved.
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
2.17 Request Council approve Parcel Map No. 89-388, and accept the dedication of
Palmyra Avenue and the easement for storm drain purposes. (C2500.M.16.
1)Councilman Spurgeon indicated he owns property within 300 feet of this location,
and will abstain from voting on this
issue.MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Barrera AYES -
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz ABSTAIN - Spurgeon
ACTION: Approved.2.
18 Request
Council approve and award a contract to Century Paving, Inc., in the amount of $389,527.
20, for street maintenance on various streets; Bid No. 912-23. Fund Nos:260-5021-
483300-3120 (Local Street
Maintenance)260-5021-483300-
3181 (Undesignated Street Maintenance)
260-5021-483300-3121 (Local Street Reconstruction)550-
5021-483300-
3120 (Hillcrest Homeowners Assoc.) (A2100.0.A.1937)ACTION: Approved.2.19 Request to
transfer $550,000.00 to Account No. 600-8011-444200 (Purchased Water)for
water purchased in lieu of pumping groundwater. Transfer will be from Account
No. 600-8021-422302 (Power for Pumping) $280,
000.00
and from
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2.CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
2.20 Request by the International Society of Arboricuiture to hold its annual Arbor Faire and
Tree Trimmer Jamboree at Hart Park on June 26-27, 1992. (Continued from
March 10, and 17, 1992) (RI200.
0)ACTION:
Approved.2.21 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
FROM:RAYMOND CASCIARI for an alleged incident occurring on or about December
6,1991. (C3200.
0)ACTION: Denied claims and referred to City Attorney and
Adjuster.MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Steiner A
YES - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Item 2.
17 was removed and heard separately, with Councilman Spurgeon abstaining from the
item; all other items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.END
OF
CONSENT CALENDAR 3. REPORTS
FROM MAYOR BEYER The City
Manager reported on a meeting held with the entire City Council and the Orange County Transportation
Authority where it was decided the Orange County Transit Authority would move
their offices to the South Union Bank Tower in the City of Orange. This will mean 250
to 300 people will work in the City, and will add to the City's economy, as well as the revenue
that will accrue from the authority when they purchase busses. Councilwoman Coontz commented
the estimated sales tax is approximately $400,000 per year. Credit was given to
the Public Works Department, City Manager's staff, Friends on OCTA and the Board of Supervisors
and others that assisted in this achievement.4. REPORTS
FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None PAGE 6
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TAPE 280
5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
5,1 The Council Audit Committee recommends that KPMG Peat Marwick be selected as
auditors for the City of Orange, and the Orange Redevelopment Agency for each of the
years ending June 30th as follows: (C2500.J.1.3)
1991-92 $32,
500 1992-93
34,500 1993-
94 36,500 Councilwoman Coontz and Councilman Steiner, members of
the Council Audit Committee, met to discuss the selection of auditors. Their services
will provide the City of Orange Audit, Redevelopment Agency Audit, Review
of Appropriations Limit,Single Audit and a Management Letter. The committee looked
for a nation-wide standing, their recognition in the special expertise
of auditing cities, Technical experience and references were reviewed, their responsiveness
in clearly stating their understanding of the work to be done in the City; and their
size and structure
along with their fee.Councilman Steiner remarked eight proposals were received,
with pricing being very competitive. It was important to have a large firm
with City audit experience,The Finance Director reported 16 Requests For Proposals
were mailed, with quotes from following eight (8) companies: R. J. Miranda &
Co., Diehl Evans & Co.,Edwards, Eichel, & Beranek, KPMG Peat
Marwick,Frazer & Torbet, Deloitte &Touche, Conrad &
Assoc., and McGladrey &
Pullen.MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Steiner A YES - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz,
Spurgeon Moved to accept the selection of KPMG Peat Marwick as the auditing fIrm for the
City of
Orange.6.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None
7.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None PAGE
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8, LEGAL AFFAIRS
8.1 ORDINANCE NO. 2-92 (FIRST
READING)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 10,67.
040 of the Orange Municipal Code to increase Annual Transportation Permit Fees from $
70 to $85 and provide for modifIcation of fees by
Resolution Continued from February 18 and 25,
1992)A2500.
0)MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Spurgeon A
YES - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved to
remove this item from the Agenda..8.2
RESOLUTION NO. 7977 A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange upholding the recommendation of the
Planning Commission of the City of Orange and approving the reclassification of property situated
on the east side of Meads Avenue at the northeast and southeast corners of
Meads Avenue and Acre Place. (ZI500.0)Pre-Zone
Change 1145-91
Applicant: City of Orange
MOTION - Barrera SECOND -
Spurgeon A YES -
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No.
7977 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding
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8.LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
8,3 RESOLUTION NO. 7978
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange modifying the recommendation
of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange and granting a Conditional Use
Permit to allow expansion of an existing residential accessory structure in the C-l
Zone with amended conditions upon property situated at the northeast corner of Palm
Avenue and Cleveland Streets. (C3300.
0)Conditional Use Permit
1937-91 Applicants: Ray and
Denise Thibault MOTION -
Barrera SECOND - Spurgeon
AYES - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That
Resolution No. 7978 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by
the preceding vote.8.
4 RESOLUTION NO. 7979 A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange overruling the recommendation of
the Planning Commission of the City of Orange and granting a Conditional Use Permit
to allow modification of an existing freeway sign upon property situated 140 feet
south of Katella Avenue, approximately 230 feet west of State Route 55 (Costa Mesa
Freeway). (C3300.0)Conditional
Use Permit 1934-91
Applicant: PrafuI Patel
MOTION - Coontz SECOND -
Barrera A YES -
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No.
7979 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding
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8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
8.5 RESOLUTION NO. 7980
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange overruling the recommendation
of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange and granting a Variance to allow an
increase to the number of signs and sign display area, (V1300,O)
Variance 1918-
91 Applicant: Praful
Patel MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Spurgeon A
YES - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution
No. 7980 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the
preceding vote.8.6
RESOLUTION NO. 7972 A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange affIrming a policy of nondiscrimination in
Housing in accordance with regulations published in the United States Federal
Register and applicable State laws. (L1100.0)MOTION - Barrera
SECOND - Mayor Beyer
AYES - Steiner, Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No. 7972 as
introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.
7 RESOLUTION No. 7973
A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Orange requesting the Orange County Local Transportation Authority and the
Board of Supervisors to include within the Orange County Combined Transportation Funding
Programs the improvement of Santiago Canyon Road. (OCI300.D.
l)MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND - Barrera AYES -
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon
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8.LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
That Resolution NO. 7973 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted
by the preceding vote.
8.8 RESOLUTION NO. 7974
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange requesting the Orange County
Local Transportation Authority and the Board of Supervisors to include within the
Orange County Combined Transportation Funding Programs the improvement of
Glassell Street. (OC1300.D.l)
MOTION - Steiner SECOND -
Spurgeon A YES -
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No.
7974 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding
vote.8.9 RESOLUTION
NO. 7975 A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange requesting the Orange County Local Transportation Authority
and the Board of Supervisors to include within the Orange County Combined
Transportation Funding Programs the improvement of Glassell Street Bridge. (
OC1300.D.l)MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND -
Coontz A YES -
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No. 7975 as introduced
be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.10
RESOLUTION NO. 7976 A
Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Orange requesting the Orange County Local Transportation Authority and the Board
of Supervisors to include within the Orange County Combined Transportation Funding Programs
the improvement of Collins Avenue. (OC1300.D.l)PAGE
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8.LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND -
Coontz A YES -
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No.
7976 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding
vote.8,11 ORDINANCE
NO. 4-92 (FIRST READING)An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 17.06.020 of the
Orange Municipal Code and approving the reclassifIcation of property situated on the
east side of Meads A venue at the northeast and southeast corners of Meads Avenue and
Acre Place. (Z1500.0)Pre-Zone
Change 1145-91
Applicant: City of Orange.
MOTION - Steiner SECOND -
Barrera AYES - Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Ordinance No.
4-92 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 CITY FINANCING
Bob Bennyhoff,
10642 Morada Dr., requested the status of the audit of the Treasurer's OffIce regarding the $
7,000,000 loss? Also, requested was an offIcial statement from a City official regarding the
quest for the $7,000,000, since there has been no word for the past two months.The City
Attorney remarked all legal considerations and discussions are confIdential at this time, pending
the court case.PAGE 12
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10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
ROTARY MEETING
Pat Buttress, 531 E. Chapman, Orange, thanked Council for attending the Rotary Club
meeting where Police and Fire employees were honored,
11. RECESS
The City Council recessed at 3:50 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:
City of Orange vs County of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 68 18 89.
Serrano Irrigation District vs City of Orange, 4th District Court of Appeals Case No.
G011667
Lanz vs. City of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 56 64 85
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 attomey regarding potential litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b)(I),
e, To consider and take possible action upon personnel matters pursuant to Govemment Code
Section 54957.
f. To consider and take possible action upon such other matters as are orally announced by the
City Attomey, 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.
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7:00 P;M. SESSION
12. INVOCATION
Dion Jeffers, Bahai Faith
12.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
12.2 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 12.
3 INTRODUCTIONS - None 12.4
PROCLAMATIONS - None 12.5 PRESENTATIONS -
None Presentation of Police Sergeant'
s Badge to Roy Peterson - Promotion, effective March 9,1992,13. PUBLIC HEARINGS TAPE
1206
13.1 FINAL DRAFT, SOURCE
REDUCTION RECYCLING ELEMENT, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT, CITY OF
ORANGE: (C2300.Ll The public hearing to consider
the City of Orange's fInal draft of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element, and the Household
Hazardous Waste Element, in compliance with State legislation, Assembly Bill 939, the
Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, which outlines specific plans the City will
implement in order to achieve a 25% reduction in refuse sent to landfIlls by 1995 and 50%
reduction by the year 2000 has been continued from December 10,1991 and February 11, 1992
to this time.The preliminary draft was received
and filed by the City Council on November 19, 1991.MAYOR BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.The Recycling Coordinator reported the
preliminary draft was presented to Council on November 19, 1991, and comments
were received. The State regulations required all preliminary draft documents to be
reviewed by the California State Integrated Waste Management Board, the local Task
Force, which is the Orange County Solid Waste Commission, all surrounding jurisdictions and
allowance for input from local citizens. The City of Orange AB939 Task
Force has met and reviewed the document in full. At their fInal meeting of February 26, 1992,
they urged the Solid Waste Committee to recommend the documents for adoption by the
City Council.PAGE 14
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Appendix K, within the documents, contain all comments from the variyng reviewing
agencies, as well as the staff response to them. Corrections were made, as required by the
State Regulations for the legislation. All comments were noted, and Appendix K, along with
Resolutions 7914 and 7915, after adoption, will become part of the permanent document.
Councilwoman Coontz, as a member of the County Integrated Waste Management
Commission, thanked Nanci Gee, the City's Recycling Coordinator, for accomplishing this
document, with minimum assistance from a consultant. Many other cities in the county spent
between $100,000 to $125,000 for outside consultants. This document had fewer comments
during the review period than other cities.
Mayor Beyer announced the Solid Waste Committee, which is Mayor pro tem Barrera and
Mayor Beyer, has heard the report from staff and the recommendation from the City's AB939
Task Force and recommended these documents be approved by Council.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
RESOLUTION NO. 7914
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange for the Adoption of the City of
Orange's Source Reduction and Recycling Element of the State of California Public Resources
Code, Title 14, Chapter 9.
Negative Declaration No. 1396
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor Beyer Barrera
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No.
7914 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.RESOLUTION
NO. 7915
A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange for the adoption of the City of Orange's Household
Hazardous Waste Element to the California State Public Resources Code,Title 14, Chapter
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Negative Declaration No. 1397
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor Beyer Steiner
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer; Coontz, Spurgeon That Resolution No.
7915 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.Tape
1450 13.
2 GENERALPLANAMENDMENT3-91-B, PRE-ZONE CHANGE 1112-
89.A & A VENTURES: IC2300.
E)The public hearing on petition by A & A Ventures to consider General Plan Amendment3-91-B to change the land use designations from Open Space to Low/Medium Density
Residential (6 to 15 dwelling units per acre) has been continued from February
11, 1992.To consider Pre-Zone Change 1112-89 from County ofOrangeAR20,OOO-SR (Agricultural,Minimum Lot Size 20,000 sq. ft.) to City ofOrangeR-3 (Residential Multiple Family)District. The project site is an irregular-shaped parcel 3.9 acres
in size, and is located on the east side of Crawford Canyon Road,
approximately 400 feet south of Chapman Avenue.NOTE: In compliance withtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA), Negative Declaration
1294-89 has been prepared
for this project.THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED.Mayor Beyer announced the
public hearing would be reopened for further comments.The Administrator of Current Planning reportedtheapplicantisrequestingtobeannexedintotheCity, amending the City's zoning and general plan
to allow an R-I-6 zoning with a low density general plan designation which is
2-6 units to the acre. The City's General Plan designation for thispropertyisOpenSpace, which reflects the East Orange General Plan Amendment. The
applicant submitted conceptual site plans, ranging in density from 14 units per acre to the most recent
submittal of
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)establish
a range of densities, and future development plans would only need to develop within the
range that is established with the General Plan Designation requested. In this case, it is from
7 to 23 units per acre on this particular site.The
applicant has now come forward with a revised plan, which indicated approximately 12 units
over the entire site. Also, to change the open space to low medium density and drop the density
to low density, and change the zoning to R-I-6. Council felt the ERB and
Planning Commission should review the new proposal, and retum to Council within 45
days.On March 2, 1992 the proposal was reviewed by the Planning Commission., and in light
of the history of this property, including the East Orange General Plan and previous
approvals with the adjacent Baldwin Tract, recommended no residential development should
be considered for this site. The applicant has expressed concern that he was not notified of
the Planning Commission or ERB review meetings. Staff felt it was accomplished
as expeditiously as possible. The ERB indicated development should be concentrated
on relatively level terrain or in the canyon areas, and not on slopes exceeding 40%, as outlined
in the East Orange General
Plan.Speaking in
favor:Philip Anthony, representing the applicant, complained they were not notifIed of the
recent Planning Commission meeting. A fair market price was paid for the property as
presently zoned in the County. This land was owned by the Mormon Church, not the
Baldwin Company. There was never any mention in the past negotiations with the City that this
was open space that could not be developed. The General Plan in the County for this property
is Surburban Residential, not open space. This land is not pristine open space, it is
surrounded by commercial and existing multi-family on a busy arterial road and
intersection. The property is a single lot, and only one house can be placed on the lot, until it
is rezoned,George Adams, 3200 E. Frontera, Anaheim, property owner, commented he
had purchased the property from the Mormon Church, There was a parcel alongside Crawford
Canyon and one on Chapman Avenue, designated open space with a recorded deed in the City.
Since it was still in the Church's name, they were concerned about liability, in negotiating
for the parcel on Crawford Canyon, they wanted to sell the piece of land. $12,000 was paid
for the parcels on Chapman, 4 acres. $150,000 was paid for the 4 acres on Crawford
Canyon. When the deeds were sent to be recorded, the legal descriptions were mixed up. This has
been a problem for two years. The reason Baldwin Company did not buy the property is
because they did not want to develop Crawford Canyon. The project has been going on for a
long time,and the 12 units proposed is minimal with 25% use of the property. There will be
10-12,000 cubic yards
of fill
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Speaking in opposition:
Ralph Provost, 12301 Vista Panorama, Santa Ana,
Paul R. Evans 242 Crawford Canyon Rd. #19, President of Stoneridge Homeowners
Association, located across the street from the proposed development
Shirley Grindle, 19051 Glen Arran
Bob Bennyhoff, 10642 Morada Dr.
Carol McCauley, 13591 Saigon Ln.
Their concems were expressed as follows:
Steepness of the property will cause problems
Terrain is rocky and unstable, creating hazards
Assume the slope would be less than 45 degrees - many slides have occurred in the area There
is a 16-inch water lines that need to be protected.
Project is inconsistent with rural atmosphere, and an eyesore
If Crawford Canyon Road is widened to accomodate traffIc, there are safety concerns, with
vision problems when travelling northbound.
Open Space is clearly defIned in the East Orange General Plan.
This project has been numerous times and denied by the Planning Commission.
REBUTTAL:
Mr. Anthony indicated they are aware of the water line and know the engineering options if
the line has to be moved. Traffic studies have been completed on Crawford Canyon Road and
submitted to Council on worst case scenarios. It is manageable and the project will have a
small impact on Crawford Canyon Road.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING,
The City Council discussed taking the time to clarify the issue of open space and the concerns
expressed. Also, the redesignation of the property for residential development at any density
is a fundamental redirection of the City's goals for the site has caused concem due to the
amount of time that transpired before A&A Ventures was informed by the staff, and it appears
unfair to be brought up when the application goes before the Planning Commission or Council,
it should have been addressed earlier. Improvements to Chapman Avenue and Crawford
Canyon Road were part of the requirements, and should be worked out.
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MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Steiner Barrera
Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved to
continue this issue to April 14, 1992,7:00 P.M. Session, first item on the agenda.Tape 3248
13.3
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 1398, CITY OF ORANGE: (E1400.01 The City
of Orange has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report to evaluate the environmental impacts
of a street improvement project as follows:I. Widening
of La Veta Avenue between Flower Street and Cambridge Street, as well as a portion of
Glassell Street between La Veta and Culver Avenues.2. Widening
of Main Street between Town and Country Road and Orangewood Avenue.3. Widening
of Chapman Avenue between the Orange Freeway (SR-57) and Main Street.MAYOR
BEYER OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.The
Administrator of Current Planning reported the Planning Commission held three public hearings
and considered the proposed street widening project in context with the various commitments
already made in the Circulation Element and General Plan, The decision tonight is
to determine an alignment that best meets the needs of the entire community in achieving the goals
of the adopted General Plan. In the Planning Commission's review of the project, it became
apparent that some segments of the project needed further study and it was their recommendation
that this should not be a part of the project and studied at a later time,allowing
the majority of the project to proceed. Some of those areas of concem were: La Veta
east of GlasselI and GlasselI north of La Veta.The
Traffic Engineer reported the staff is recommending approval of EIR 1398 relative to the improvement
of La Veta between Cambridge and the AT & SF Railroad to a 4-1ane roadway;
La Veta between the AT & SF Railroad to the SR Orange 57 Freeway to a 6-1and
roadway;GlasselI between La Veta and Culver to a 4-1ane roadway; Main between
Town & Country Rd. and Orangewood Ave. to a 6-1ane roadway; and West Chapman Ave.
between Main and the Orange Freeway to a 6-1ane road. These four streets are part
of a total transportation system improvement program required to support the General Plan
Lane Use Element adopted by Council in 1989. The streets classification indicating the number
of required lanes is identifIed in the Master Plan of Streets and Highways and adopted by Council
in 1989 as part of the Circulation Element of the
City's
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At the February 10, 1992 Planning Commission meeting, the following mitigation measures
were recommended:
I) That deleting the street widening project on La Veta east of Glassell, or Glassell north of
La Veta, would not leave or create any unaddressed environmental impacts on the remaining
project.
2) That cost associated with the physcial improvements as described by Alternative 7, would
be born by the adjacent property owners - provide parking bays at the west end of La Veta.3)
That Altemative No. 10 - providing for a relocated horiwntal transition on south Main Street, southerly
of Almond, be the approved alignment for Main St.4) That
a program and funding mechanism for the early acquisition of impacted residential and commercial
property be developed and submitted to the commission and/or City Council for approval
5) That
the Department of Public Works shall budget to appoint and perpetuate a Public Liaison Representative
for the life of this particular project.6) That
a Staff Coordinator be appointed and perpetuated during the life of the project to assist and
expedite the consolidation and utilization or disposal of project related surplus property.7)
That
Altemative No.6 for La Veta Avenue be approved between, generally, Lemon Street and Parker
Street to allow on-street parking on the north side of La Veta A venue within this area.
8)
That mitigation of impacts for La Veta A venue west of Parker be addressed to offset the loss
of existing on-street and off-street parking spaces, including the La Veta
Monterey Condominiums, which also involves CHOC Hospital, Sisters of St. Joseph Mother
House.9) That improvement of all areas of the remaining streets in the project be mitigated by
all reasonable efforts to address adequate sound and landscaping issues upon the houses to
be impacted on Main Street, south of Maple. Note: The Traffic Engineer indicated the
location should be North of Maple, instead of South of
Maple..10) Regarding the proposed improvements on Main Street, north of Chapman: Retain
all commercial buildings which currently exist in the center at the northwest intersection of
Main and Chapman. It is recommended staff work in cooperation with the property owners
towards mitigating parking problems, and re-address the Economic Development Committee'
s decision not to acquire the northwest corner parcel. NOTE: Discussions have occurred
with the property owner on the northwest comer of Chapman and Main, the
Economic Development Committee, Redevelopment Agency and the Community Development
Department. Solutions have been discussed to provide additional parking on that corner, placing the
property owner in a
favorable situation.11.) That health and safety impacts need to be addressed regarding the relocation
of school playgrounds, access points, sound walls, and air conditioning which will
affect school buildings having direct frontage after street improvements
are made.
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12.) The City and School District need to work together to determine the adequacy and safetyofthecrossingguardprogramwithintheresourcesoftheproject.
13.) That all parties work to offset lost parking in a manner and location which will be
effectively used by employees and customers.
14) That the acquisition of retail/commercial businesses on Main Street be encouraged to
relocate within the immediate vicinity through redevelopment of totally impacted parcels.
The Traffic Engineer took exception to the following areas:
1) There is an absolute, demonstrated safety need to improve the signalization at La Veta and
Glassell Street; and to improve the intersection's level of service by adding a south bound right
turn lane of approximately 200 feet in length, which can be done without the acquisition of
structures. It would allow the placement of new modified traffic signals at their ultimate
location and would not jeopardize the integrity of Old Towne. It is proposed as Glassell Street
Altemative No.9 without the parking removal, north of the new southbound lane,
2) An addition would be the issue of control gates at the Fashion Garden Apartments were
approved as a mitigation measure with this and also the Neighborhood Preservation Project.The recommendation was inadvertently deleted from the EIR, the project repor:t, and should be
included as an adopted project mitigation measure.
The Director of Public Works reported on Measure M and Proposition Ill, The key
requirement for continued eligibility in the programs is to ensure that agencies do not
unilaterally change their General Plan Circulation Element, but that these plans remain
consistent with the County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. For the City's Circulation
Element to be consistent with the County MPAH, it shall have a planned carrying capacityequivalenttotheMPAHforallMPAHlinkswithintheagency's jurisdictions. Planned
capacity shall be measured by the number of through lanes on each arterial highway as shown
on the local Circulation Element.
A roadway on the MPAH that has been unilaterally removed or downgraded from the City's
Circulation Element and/or does not meet the capacity requirement, will result in the City's
ineligibility to participate in Measure M Streets and Roads Programs. A City's eligibilitystatusmaybereinstateduponcompletionofacooperativestudytoresolvetheinconsistencywhichaffectstheCity's entire program.
There are almost 400 miles of streets citywide that provide access to our citizens on a dailybasisandproviderequiredconveyancefortheemergencyservicestoperformtheir
responsibilities. Eligibility for Measure M is indeed an issue and must be considered in the
context of any decision in regard to the City's MPAH.
Mr. Bob Rusby, representing P & D Technologies, reviewed the EIR document.
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The following people spoke in opposition to the widening of La Veta Avenue between Flower
Street and Cambridge Street, as well as a portion of Glassell Street between La Veta and
Culver Avenues:
Mike Mabry, 330 E. La Veta
Lorna Deshane, 205 River, also read letter from Charles McCandles, 213 River Rd.
Dan Slater, 278 N. Pine
Shannon Tucker, 340 S. Olive
Steve McHarris, 485 S. Orange
Lisa Blanc, 368 S. Orange
Scott McReynolds, 504 S. Grand St.
Rich Robertson, 477 S. Orange
Don Broadway, 803 E, Tularosa
James Daum, 903 Van Bibber, owns commercial property Northwest Corner of Main and
LaVeta
Myron Yeager, 700 W. La Veta Ave. Q2, representing homeowners association
Craig Smith, 504 E. Palmyra
Kim Angell, 490 S. Pixley
Kathie Jenni, 413 S. Orange
Norm Fast, 205 E. Palmyra
Carolyn Keatinge, 421 S. Orange
Carrie Bedord, 1025 Tularosa
Bob Godhle, 604 S. Grand
Jill Baysinger, 476 S. Orange
Robert Boice, 143 N. Pine St.
Wynn Stocking 332 S. Pixley
Rod Bomhop, 343 S. Cambridge
Their concems were expressed as follows:
Children's safety will be threatened with increased traffic flow if the street or intersections are
widened.
Reduce the vpds by 15,500 vehicles on La Veta to keep it within the same current structure,
and change the General Plan to accommodate this.
Downsize La Veta from augment secondary arterial highway to a local street East of Glassell
on La Veta.
Any street widening in Old Towne is a mistake - the City's claim to fame is Old Towne, and is
an important resource.There
is no mention of the Historic Preservation Element within the Circulation Element.PAGE
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The Historic Preservation Element states that it was determined there are special areas of
Orange that warrant preservation and conservation and is the belief that these areas may be
threatened if mechanisms which ensure their protection are not implemented,
The General Plan Arterial designation for La Veta and Glassell is in conflict with the adopted
environmental plans and goals of the historic community. This problem stems from the
glaring inconsistencies within the General Plan. The goals and policies do not tie together
housing, circulation and historic preservation element.
The widening of La Veta and Glassell should be dropped from this or any other future
project.
La Veta Avenue east of Glassell is a 100% residential street, and with few exceptions is
residential from Parker to Cambridge.
The homes proposed to be destroyed are historically signfIcant.
Adopt new approach of diverting, rather than accommodating and encouraging masses of
commuter traffic in this area. Suggestions are: alternative traffic patterns, signal
synchronization at key hours safely and efficiently move high volumes of traffic, working with
the County on improvements to the 22/55 Freeway interchange, and protection of
neighborhoods which would be narrowing of La Veta intersection on the East of Glassell, the
addition of tree lined medians and signage to visibly deter traffic, with new comprehensive
traffIc plans within and around Old Towne.
La Veta east of Glassell does not go through, it goes nowhere, and is a complete waste of
money
Discourage traffic, and get them back onto the freeways.
Mr. Yeager, speaking for homeowners association and Evelyn Cates, commented the street
widening will bring noise, air quality and danger to the school children that catch the bus at La
Veta and Parker Street. The complex will experience difficulty with ingress and egress. It
was requested that parking be left on the north side of La Veta A venue, if not possible,
alternative parking be made available and representatives of La Veta Monterey be included in
that process. To remove parking would displace over 40 cars.
Kim Angle, property owner at 490 S.Pixley and La Veta, expressed concem that if the street
is widened she will have no driveway, the acquisition would go up to the garage. Ifblock
walls will be used as mitigation measures, there is graffitti now in the area, which is an
unsightly problem, The street will only be widened for commuters, not the residents that live
there.
Requested directional arrows for La Veta and Glassell, instead of widening. Allow La Veta
west of Glassell, and Glassell south of La Veta act as collector providing service to the hospital
area and the 22 Freeway.
A Specific Plan is needed for the Old Towne area.
Remove the stop sign where Shaffer crosses La Veta, so Shaffer has the stop signs and La
Veta does not, would improve the flow of traffic on La Veta in a major way.
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The following people spoke in opposition to the widening of Main Street between Town and
Country Road and Orangewood Avenue:
Rocky A. Jackson, Ralphs Grocery Store, 1100 W. ARtesia, Compton
Raymond Gelgur, 33921 Calle Borrego, San Juan Capistrano
James Daum, 903 Van Bibber
Kimberly Bottomley, 1005 W. Arbor Way
Arlene Burd, 1837 Beverly Dr.
Kris Nielsen, 1717 W. Beverly Dr.
Della Clark, 220 S. Feldner Rd.
Geneva Fulton, 1801 N. Greenleaf, Santa Ana
Lisa Peterson, 414 N. Clark St. #F
Pat Geer, 2338 Beverly Dr.PTA President, Sycamore School, submitted petition with
approximately 1,141 signatures
Randy Dobson, 181 Jewell PI.
Yolanda Miller, 421 N. Main St.
Dana Daum, 481 Devon
Norma Liefer, 440 S. Main St.
Annette Barnes, 1041 Acacia Ave.
Lois Barke, 2022 Spruce
Duncan Clark, 205 N. Pine
Their comments were expressed as follows:
Mr. Jackson, representing Ralph Grocery Store located at the northwest comer of Main and
Chapman, said they are opposed to street widening because of the loss of 28 parking spaces
which would cost Ralphs 1.5 million dollars in one year. Remote parking is a safety concern
and not a viable solution, when suitable undeveloped parking is available at the northwest
comer.
Mr, Gelgur, owner of the shopping center at the northwest comer of Chapman and Main
Street, felt that the elimination of 20 feet would take 28 valuable parking spaces and be a
detriment to all tenants within the shopping center. Mr, Gelgur passed out site plans that
depict the impact to the property. NOTE: There are negotiations with the Economic
Development Committee and the owner of the parcel at the corner of Main Street and
Chapman to see that more parking is provided. Mr. Gelgue felt this would solve the parking
problems.
Mr. Daum, property owner at the northwest corner of Main and La Veta, did not want any
more property to be taken than is necessary. Restriping should be considered. It was
requested the City not take any land or buildings on La Veta Avenue,
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The area on Main Street between Chapman and Orangewood is residential, with school
children traversing to Sycamore Elementary School. Widening of Main will put these children
in danger,
El Camino Real Park is heavily used and with the widening will cause more traffic problems.
The children play in the playground at Sycamore that is intended to be eliminated because of
the widening.
Noise, exhaust fumes from the cars will cause problems for the teachers and children at
Sycamore School. The children should be able to have a healthy environment to be educated.
Property values will decrease on a 6-1ane
highway.The Fire Station on Main Street adjacent to Sycamore School should not be
moved.Will there be more police officers to control traffic
problems?Della Clark, indicated the Don Clark Auto Service Station is a historica11andmark and
should remain where it
is.Geneva Fulton, property owner at the northwest comer of Main and La Veta
commented business is not good, and tenants are leaving. Do not use funds to widen further east of
La Veta than Parker or Batavia. La Veta should be widened west to Bedford or Flower
Street.If Main Street is widened, aesthetic standards for green belts, medians and planters should
be considered for
businesses.The following people spoke in opposition to the widening of Chapman Avenue between
the Orange Freeway (SR-57) and
Main Street:Norm Johnson, 2345
W. Chapman Mike Schutz, Chapman
and Flower Fred Fellows, 24402 Corta Crusta, Lake Forrest, Property Manager for
West Chapman Business Center at 2140 W.
Chapman #209 Their concerns were expressed
as follows:Mr. Fellows passed out photos of their business center and requested the City not
take the mature Sycamore Trees that from the office complex, and expressed concem
regarding the noise from traffic affecting the tenants. Concern was also expressed regarding the
loss of revenue because of the
noise pollution.Mike Schultz, representing the service station at Flower and Chapman expressed
concern with the gas pumps located 30 ft. from
the curb.Mr. Johnson owns the 76 Service Station at Chapman and Bitterbush,
voiced concern regarding the right-of-way that will be
taken affecting
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MAYOR BEYER CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING.
Mayor Beyer read the following statement: "From 1987 when we began work on the updateoftheCity's General Plan and Circulation Element until adoption of the plan in 1989, I, and
I'm certain the rest of the City Council, anticipated what would be the need in the future to
make some tough, diffIcult decisions if the City was to grow and prosper within the framework
of our adopted General Plan. Tonight is not the first of those decisions but it is most certainly
one of the toughest.
We have an Environmental Impact Report that in the technical context reflects the
requirements of the adopted Circulation Element relative to La Veta Ave., Main St. and West
Chapman Ave. But, we also have comments and concerns regarding segments of the plan,most prominently La Veta Avenue and North Main street that go beyond a technical format
and, as recognized and addressed by the Planning Commission, perhaps, deserve specialconsideration, or a more focused analysis of these street segments, individual needs or
problems before an action as irrevo1cable as a major street improvement project is undertaken.
I have reviewed the project ErR, the project findings, and the project staff report, as well as
considered the extensive oral and written testimony that has been given both previously and
this evening, and it would be my recommendation that the City Council take those actions
necessary to approve Environmental Impact Report No. 1398 for the improvement of LaVeta
Avenue, Main Street and West Chapman Avenue, subject to the conditions set forth and
recommended by the City Planning Commission at their meeting of 2-10-92, and
with the following exceptions, additions and clarifIcations that I feel are pertinent to
the project:I believe that there is a demonstrated need in respect to both vehicularandschool-age pedestrian safety to modify the traffic signalat Glassell St./
La Veta Ave. "Mayor Beyer announced he owns property within 300 ft. of La Veta, so he
turned the Chair over to Mayor pro tem Barrera who
read the following:I would concur with the Planning Commission's determination that the
uniqueness of Old Towne dictates that special consideration be given to traffic
circulation and circulation alternatives within the area. As such, I would recommend that La Veta
Avenue east of GIassell St. be deleted from the improvement project pending the results of
a focused traffIc study that would specifically address alternatives to widening La
Veta and neighborhood preservation. I would further request that staff provide the City CouncilwithastudymethodOlogy, focus, time frame and cost to
perform the
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Mayor Beyer continued, "It is further my opinion that Fire Station No.5, the Community
Garden, Sycamore Elementary School and El Camino Park are as unique in their own respect
as E. La Veta Ave, is in Old Towne. With this consideration, I would recommend that Main
St. between Maple Ave, and Orangewood Ave. at this time be removed from the improvement
program and, as with La Veta, staff be directed to provide Council with a methodology, cost
estimate and time frame for the performance of a traffIc, alignment, and mitigation study
dealing with this segment of Main St.
Although it is included in the project's recommended mitigation measures, I believe that the
City Council's commitment to develop a greenbelt or linear park within the residual,
residential parcels, resultant of the project development, on the north side of La Veta Ave.
west of Main St. should be noted as a matter of record and included as a part of the project
approval.
The installation of control gates at the Fashion Garden Apartments as was discussed with the
development's owner and manager during the Neighborhood Preservation Study and were
subsequently identifIed as a project mitigation measure were inadvertently deleted from the
project report. I would recommend that this measure be incorporated into the project
approval.
I would recommend that utility undergrounding be an integral part of each segment of the
project street improvements. "
It was recognized in the project EIR and by the Planning Commission that the project
improvements would impact on-site, generally commercial, parking along Main St., La
Veta Ave. and Chapman Ave. To mitigate this condition, I would recommend that the concept
of pocket parking lots" utilizing residual properties be utilized whenever possible.
This recommendation should not preclude the purchase of property for parking along the
roadways if such an action is warranted, recommended by staff and approved by the City
Council.The following motions were
made:
MOTION
SECOND
AYES Coontz
Barrera Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved to
make a statement of findings of fact and statement of overriding consideration,which identifies
the environmental impacts of the project.PAGE 27
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MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Barrera Coontz
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved to adopt
the Mitigation Monitoring Plan prepared for the mitigation measures contained in the final
EIR, and amended by conditions outlined by Council.MOTION SECOND AYES
Barrera
Coontz
Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz,
Spurgeon Moved to approve the draft Environmental
Impact Report 1398 with regard to the La Veta Avenue, Main Street, and West Chapman
Avenue Street widening project, including all public testimony and written correspondence entered into
the record has been prepared in conformance with the guidelines of the
California Environmental Quality Act,including the fInding there will be no adverse
impact on fIsh or wildlife, with the following conditions as outlined in the following motions:MOTION
SECOND AYES Mayor Beyer Spurgeon
Steiner,
Barrera,
Mayor
Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon
Moved that
Main Street between Maple Avenue and Orangewood
Avenue be removed from the Street Improvement Program, and staff be directed to
provide Council with the methodology, cost estimate and time frame for the performance
of a traffic alignment and mitigation study, including traffic safety considerations, dealing with this
segment of Main Street.NOTE: Mayor Beyer abstained on the following motion
because
he owns property within 300 ft. of the project.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSTAIN Coontz
Spurgeon Steiner, Barrera, Coontz,
Spurgeon
Mayor
Beyer
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Moved to remove the street widening project on La Veta Avenue east of Glassell for further
study, incorporating it into a thorough review of the adopted Circulation Element and the
adopted Historic Preservation Element to correct inconsistencies between the two documents
and to assure that current and future street projects conform.
NOTE: The Traffic Engineer reported the motion includes a Circulation Study,Councilwoman Coontz asked if the Circulation Study could be performed on a quadrant byquadrantbasisinOldTowne, with the Southwest Quadrant to be pursued first. The Traffic
Engineer answered in the affIrmative.
Staff was directed to provide Council with a methodology, cost estimate and time frame for
the studies specified in the above action.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Coontz Spurgeon
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved that proposed
Alternative 9, for the installation of approximately 200 feet of a right turn lane onGlassellStreetforsouthboundtraffIcbecontinuedpendingastudyandreportfromtheDepartmentofPublicWorks.MOTION SECOND AYES
Coontz
Barrera
Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz,
Spurgeon Moved that the costs associated with
the physical improvements as described as Alternative No.7 would be born by
the adjacent property owners - La Veta Avenue, Silktree Circle to Flower. This alternative would result in a
two foot widening on either or both sides of La Veta in this area to allow on-
street parking.NOTE: The TraffIc Engineer commented the
property owners have agreed to this concept.MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Spurgeon Steiner,
Barrera,
Mayor
Beyer,
Coontz, Spurgeon
Moved that
Alternative No. 10 providing for a relocated,
east to west horizontal transition on South Main Street, between Almond Avenue and Palmyra, be
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MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor Beyer Barrera
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved that the
utility undergrounding be an integral part of each segment of the project street improvements.MOTION SECOND
AYES
Mayor
Beyer
Coontz
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz,
Spurgeon Moved that the installation of control
gates at the Fashion Garden Apartments, which were inadvertently omitted from the project mitigation
measures be included as approved.MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Spurgeon Steiner,
Barrera,
Mayor
Beyer,
Coontz, Spurgeon
Moved that
a program and funding mechanism for the
early acquisition of impacted residential and commercial property be developed and submitted to the
Council for approval.MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Steiner Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer,
Coontz,
Spurgeon
Moved
that the
Department of
Public Works shall be budgeted to appoint
and perpetuate an in-house Public Liaison OffIcer to act for the life of this project,
with a job description, adequate authority and a designated program, to allow the individual to coordinate the
project with other local and regional infrastructure improvement projects, and to oversee adherence of the
Mitigation Monitoring Program and to keep the business and residential community fully
informed on any and all aspects of this project as it progresses.
MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Barrera Steiner, Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved
that
a
Staff
Coordinator be
appointed and
perpetuated during the life of this project
to assist and expedite the consolidation, utilization or disposal of project related surplus property.PAGE 30
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MOTION
SECOND
AYES
March 24, 1992
Coontz Barrera
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved that Altemative
No.6 for La Veta Avenue be approved generally between Lemon Street and Parker,
to allow on-street parking on the north side of La Veta within this area,MOTION SECOND
AYES
Coontz
Barrera
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer,
Coontz, Spurgeon Moved that mitigation of impacts
for La Veta Avenue, west of Parker be addressed to offset the loss of existing on-
street and off-street parking spaces, including the La Veta Monterey Condominiums, CHOC and
the Sisters of St. Joseph's Facility.NOTE: The Traffic
Engineer commented it was likely that a parking structure would have to be constructed because
of the property taken.MOTION SECOND AYES
Coontz
Steiner
Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz,
Spurgeon Moved that improvement of all areas
of the remaining streets in the project be mitigated by all reasonable efforts to address adequate sound
and landscaping issues upon the structures to be impacted.MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Steiner
Steiner,
Barrera,
Mayor
Beyer,
Coontz, Spurgeon
Moved that
regarding the proposed improvements on Main Street,
north of Chapman, retain all commercial buildings which currently exist in the center at
the northwest intersection of Main and Chapman Avenue, direct staff to work in cooperation
with the property owners towards providing additional parking.MOTION SECOND AYES Mayor Beyer Steiner
Steiner, Barrera, Mayor
Beyer,
Coontz,
Spurgeon
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Moved that a greenbelt or linear park be developed within the residual residential parcels,
resultant of the project development, on the north side of La Veta Avenue, west of Main
Street.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Coontz Barrera
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved that all
parties work to offset lost commercial offIce parking in a manner and location which will be
effectively used by employees and customers.MOTION SECOND AYES
Coontz
Steiner
Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer, Coontz,
Spurgeon Moved that the Redevelopment Agency shall
work and cooperate with impacted offIces and businesses to encourage relocation within the
City or project area when mutually beneficial.MOTION SECOND AYES Coontz Barrera Steiner,
Barrera,
Mayor
Beyer,
Coontz, Spurgeon
Moved that
given the unique character of the street
and design sensitivity, to require preliminary plans for each element of the project be
presented to the Council for a general review, prior to preparation of the final construction plans
and documents, including landscaping, lighting and signage elements, as part of the
public improvement project, and with the full coordination of the Planning Department, Redevelopment
Agency and Public Works Department.MOTION SECOND AYES Mayor Beyer Barrera Steiner,
Barrera, Mayor
Beyer,
Coontz,
Spurgeon
Moved to mitigate
the impact
of on-site, generally commercial, parking loss
along Main Street, La Veta Avenue and Chapman Avenue by utiliaing the concept
of pocket parking lots utilizing residual properties whenever possible.14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None PAGE
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15. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
SISTER CITY (ORI800.0.14)
Jack Ferraro, President of the Orange Sister City Association announced they are considering a
request to take on the Sister City of Novo Kosino, Russia, and have discussed this with Mayor
pro tem Barrera. It was requested tentative approval from Council to go ahead with this
project, Bobbie Druhilet commented there would not be any cost to the City.
Mayor Beyer announced this issue would be agendized for discussion on the April 14, 1992
Council Agenda, 3:00 P.M. Session.
OLD TOWNE (A2500.0)
Robert Boice, 143 N. Pine St., commented on his letter of October 25, 1991, and requested an
answer regarding the proposed residential zoning update.
STREET WIDENING
The following people asked to have Council action clarifIed regarding the street widening
project:
Mr. Don Broadway
Della Clark
Lois Barke
Kim Angell
16. AOJOURNMENT
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Mayor Beyer Barrera
Steiner, Barrera,
Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved to adjourn
at 12:15 A.M. to a Joint Session with the Planning Commission, April I,1992 at 4:
30 P.M. in the Weimer Room regarding the City's zoning ordinance..J1.MarilY~, $., City
Clerk
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