HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 14-21 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 2 OF THE OMC RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL OF THE CITYORDINANCE N0. 14-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF . ORANGE AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS IN TITLE 2 OF THE
ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
THE ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Orange Municipal Code requires updates, from time to time, to reflect
current administrative or operational procedures adopted by the City; and
WHEREAS, the changes proposed update the Code with regard to administration and
personnel title changes, reflect the increase in total membership of the City Council from five to
seven elected officials, establish the Park Planning and Community Events Commission, and
otherwise capture general language clean-up.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:
The Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, because it involves an organizational and
administrative activity of the City of Orange that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment.
SECTION II:
Section 2.04.060 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council -Meetings—Roll Call,"is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.060—Roll Call.
Before proceeding with the business of the Council,the Director of City Clerk Services or
Deputy City Clerk shall call the roll of the members, and the names of those present shall be
entered in the minutes.
SECTION III:
Section 2.04.070 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council—Meetings—Quorum,"is
hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.070—Quorum.
A majority of"all the members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorum at any
regular or special meeting of the Council. In the absence of a quorum, the presiding officer shall,
at the insistence of any members present, compel the attendance of absent members.
SECTION IV:
Section 2.04.090 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council — Meetings- Presiding
Officer May Debate and Vote;"is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.090—Presiding Officer May Debate and Vote.
The Mayor or such other member of the Council as may be presiding may move, second,
and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed
on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilmember
by reason of acting as the presiding officer.
SECTION V:
Section 2.04.110 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council—Meetings- Interruptions
Not Permitted,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.110—Interruptions Not Permitted.
A member,once recognized,shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it is to call them
to order, or as otherwise provided in this chapter. If a member, while speaking, is.called to order,
they shall cease speaking until the question of order is determined, and, if in order, they shall be
permitted to proceed.
SECTION VI:
Section 2.04.120 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council - Meetings—Privilege of
Closing Debate,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.120—Privilege of Closing Debate.
The Councilmember moving the adoption of an ordinance or resolution shall have the
privilege of closing the debate.
SECTION VII:
Section 2.04.140 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council - Meetings—Remarks of
Councilman—When Entered in Minutes,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.140 - Remarks of Councilmember—When Entered in Minutes
A Councilmember may request, through the presiding officer, the privilege of having an
abstract of their statement on any subject under consideration by the Council entered in the
minutes. If the Council consents thereto, such statement shall be entered in the minutes.
SECTION VIII.
Section 2:04.190 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council - Meetings —Addressing
the Council-Manner-Time Limit," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.190—Adciressing the Council-Manner-Time Limit.
Each person addressing the Council shall step up(to the microphone),shall give their name
and address in ari audible tone of voice for the records, and unless further time is granted by the
Council; shall limit their address to two minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as
a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Council, and the person having
the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of
the Council, without the permission of the presiding officer. No question shall be asked a
Counci lmember except through the presiding officer.
SECTION IX.
Section 2.04:200 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council - Meetings — Silence
Constitutes Affirmative Vote,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.200—Silence Constitutes Affirmative Vote.
Unless a member of the Council states that they are not voting, their silence shall be
recorded as an affirmative vote.
SECTION X.
Section 2.04.230 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council - Meetings — Persons
Authorized to be Within Rail," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.230—Persons Authorized to Approach the Dais.
No person except City officials and their representatives shall be permitted to approach the
dais without the express consent of the Council.
SECTION XI:
Section 2.04:240 of the Orange Municipal Code, "City Council—Meetings—Filing Protest
Against Council Action," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.04.240—Filing Protest Against Council Action.
Any member shall have the right to have the reasons for their dissent from, or protest
against, any action of the Council entered on the minutes.
SECTION XII:
Section 2.20.010 of the Orange Municipal Code, "Administrative Service—Departmental
Organization,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.20.010—Departmental Organization.
The Administrative Service of the City shall be divided under the Administrator into the
following departments and heads thereof
Department of Law City Attorney
Department of Treasury City Treasurer
Department of City.Clerk Services Director of City Clerk Services
Department of Police Chief of Police
Department of Fire Fire Chief
Department of Public Works Director of Public Works
Department of Community Services Director of Community Services
Department of Library Director of Library Services
Department of Community Development Director of Community Development
Department of Finance Director of Finance
Departtnent of Human Resources Director of Human Resources
SECTION XIII:
Section 2.20.020 of the Orange Municipal Code, "Administrative Service — Bonds," is
hereby deleted in its entirety, and shall be titled "Reserved."
2.20.020—Reserved.
SECTION XIV:
Chapter 2.28 of the Orange Municipal Code, "Department of Records,"is hereby amended
to read as follows:
2.28.010 -Members.
The Department of Records shall consist of an elected City Clerk and a Director of City
Clerk Services, along with other supporting staff.
2.28.020 - City Clerk—Generally.
A. The City Clerk shall perform those functions required by State law.
B. The City Clerk shall receive as.compensation the sum of$365.00 per month.
C. The City Clerk may, pursuant to State law, appoint a Deputy City Clerk. The Deputy
City Clerk shall receive such compensation and expense allowance as the City
Council shall from time to time determine, and said compensation and expenses shall
be a proper charge against such fund of the City as the City Council shall designate:
2.28.030 -Director of City Clerk Services=Appointment Duties.
A. The Director of City Clerk Services shall be appointed by the City Manager.
2.28.040 - Director of City Clerk Services—Removal.
A. The Director of City Clerk Services shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.
Unless otherwise provided for by law; the Director of City Cierk Services may be removed at
any time, with or without cause, at the'sole discretion of the City Manager.
2.28.050 -Director of City Clerk Sex vices=Compensation.
The Director of City Clerk Services shall receive such compensation and expense
allowance as the City Council shall from time to time determine, and said compensation and
expenses shall be a proper charge against such funds of the City as the City Council shall
designate.
SECTION XV:
Section 2.30.010 of the Orange Municipal Code, "Department of Folice—Chief of Police-
Duties," is hereby amerided to read as follows:
2.30.010—Chief of Police—Duties.
The Chief of Police shall manage the affairs of the Police Department. The Chief of Police
will be responsible for the maintenance of law and order within the City in accordance with
existing law, statute and/ar resolution.
SECTION XVI:
Section 2.34.010 of the Orange Municipal Code, "Department of Public Works,"is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2.34.010 -I)irector—Duties.
The Director of Public Works shall be responsible for all matters relating to construction,
management, maintenance and operation of the physical properties of the City and all
administrative and fieId activities related to the City's water system, and such other related duties
as shall be required by law, ordinance or the City Manager. The functions of the department shall
include, but riot be limited to:
A. Engineering;
B, Street maintenance;
C. Public works contracts;
D. Traffic engineering and services;
E. Real Property services;
F. Sanitation services.
G. Water services.-
H. Vehicle Maintenance.
ECTI N XVII:.
Section 2.38.010 of the Orange Municipal Code, "Department of Community Services—
Director-Duties," is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.38.010 —Director- Dutfes.
The Director of Cotnmunity Services shall be responsible for all matters relating to
public recreation, park planning, park development and social services. The Director of
Community Services shall evaluate present and future needs for services, recommend policy,
direct and participate in the preparation of deparhnent budget and reports.
SECTION XVIII:
Chapter 2.40 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.40 - LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
2.40.Oi0—Director-Duties.
The Library Services Director shall be responsible for all matters relating to library
services. The Library Services Director shall evaluate present and future needs for services,
recommend policy, direct and participate in the preparation and administration of the library
budget, and prepare other reports as required.
SECTION XIX:
Chapter 2.48 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.48-HUMAN.RESOURCES,DEPARTMENT
2.48.010 -Iiuman Resources Director—Duties.
The Human Resources Director, at the direction of the City Manager, is responsible for
all matters relating fo: human resources administration, recruitment, selection, and retention of
a qualified workforce; benefits administration, employee records retention, job analysis and
classification, compensation, contract labor negotiations and administration, employee relations,
performance management, employee training and development, and comprehensive human
resources programs, in compliance with Federal and State employrnent laws.
SECTION XX:
Chapter 2.60 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.60 -PARK PLANNING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMISSION
2.60.010 - Established.
There is established in the City a Park Planning and Community Events Commission
consisting of seven members; to further the following goals:
A. Implement park and trail planning, design and development policies as outlined in
the Master Plan of Parks and Master Plan of Recreation Trails;
B. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council for matters pertaining to City-
sponsored community events;
C. Develop and implement strategies to solicit community and special interest groups'
regular input regarding park planning and community events;
D. Review park conceptual designs prior to development and receive public input;
E. Review existing parks for possible renovation and use, and receive public input; and
F. Encourage and support relationships with volunteer and non-profit organizations, and
public and private agencies, regarding parks, facilities, open space, and community
events.
2.60.020 - Powers anc!Duties.
The Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Advise and make recommendations concerning the implementation of the City's
Master Plan of Parks;
B. Advise and recommend to the City Council the acquisition of new park land;
C. Advise arid recommend to the City Council the conceptual design of new park land;
D. Advise and recommend to the City Council the allocation of new park land between
passive and active parks;
E. Advise ancl recommend to the City Council the renovation of current park land;
E. Advise and recommend to the City Council on matter pertaining to City-sponsored
community events; and
G. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Council.
8.60.030 - Appointments and Ter s.
Members of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission shall be appointed
by the Mayor, subject to the advice and consent of the City Council. The term of office for each
member of the Commission shall be.four years and thereafter until a successor for the member
whose term is expiring has been appointed.
2.60.040 - Election of Officers.
The Commission shall elect at its first meeting of the calendar year, from its members, a
chairman and a vice chairman. The terms of office for these officers shall be one year.
2.60.050 - Regular Meetings.
The Commission shall meet in regular session on dates and at times to be determined
from time to time by resolution of the City Council. All meetings shall be open to the public,
and provisions of the Brown Act shall apply.
2.60.060 - Special Meetings.
A special meeting may be called by the Chairman or upon written request of at least four
members.
2.60.070 - Quorum—Voting.
A majority of at least four members shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of the
members present shall be required to carry a motion or other procedure governing the operation
of the Commission; provided, however, that all recommendations to the City Council must have
the approval of at least four members.
2.60.080 - Absence of Members.
Absence from three consecutive meetings without formal notice to the Commission will
be deemed to constitute the resignation of such member, and tlie position declared vacant.
2.60.090 - Action by Members—Authoraty Required.
No member shall take any action or make any statement committing the Commission
unless given express authority to do so by a majority vote of the Commission's entire seven
members.
2.60.100 - Communications from the Commission.
A. All recommendations of the Commission to the City Council for its consideration and
action shall be transmitted in writing.
B. All other written communications from the Commission shall be sent with the
signature of an officer of the Commission or the Secretary, if one is designated.
SECTION XXI:
If any section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed
this Ordinance, and each section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one (or more) section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase had been declaxed invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION XXII:
The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the
same to be published as required by law. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty(30) days from
and after the date of its final passage.
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ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 2021.
Mar A. Murphy, Mayor, Cit of r ge
ATTEST:
Pamela Coleman; Cit.. Clerk, Cit of Oran eYYg
STATE OF CALIFORNIA . )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF ORANGE
I; FAMELA.COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
t at the foregoing Ord'inanee:was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the
1.Oth day of August,2021;;and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held on
the 14th day of September, 2021 was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COLTNCILMEMBERS: Murphy,Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis,
Gutierrez
NOES: COLJNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUlVCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILiV1EMBERS: None
Pamela Coleman Cit Clerk Cit of Oran eYYg