HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-2010 Council Minutes - Study SessionAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 13, 2010
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION March 23, 2010
The City Council of the City of Orange, California, convened a Study Session at 3:00 p.m. on
March 23, 2010 in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
3:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION
1. OPENING
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau ABSENT -
None 1.
4PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS -None 2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS -None 3.
CONSENT CALENDAR -None 4.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR CAVECCHE -None 5.
REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS -None 6.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS -None 7.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS -None 8.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER 8.
1Proposed 2010-11 Budget.
Deputy City Manager Rick Otto provided a power point presentation, reviewing projections for
FY 10-11, ideas for funding the budget gap and proposed Capital Improvement Plan
projects.Council discussed closures at the Branch Libraries. Yolanda Moreno, Library Services
Director,reported the suggestion is to close both Branch Libraries on Saturdays and redirect staff to
the Main Library in order to best serve the entire
community.Council discussed Special Events. Marie Knight, Community Services Director noted
there could be a decline in private sponsorships if some of the special events were suspended; and
that ticket costs for the 3ra of July are being increased from $5 to $
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8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Mayor pro tem Smith suggested trying to schedule staff so as not to incur as much overtime for
these events.
Council briefly discussed furloughs, noting a 5% furlough equates to 4 hours per pay period.
Council discussed CIP projects. Marie Knight, Community Services Director, reported there are
three scenarios for opening the Grijalva Gymnasium, noting there is a grant requirement for
some level of opening, and that staff will be working with the YMCA and also youth leagues and
schools for future use of the gym. In response to Council questions, she also noted staff has
received comments on the Vision Plan for Santiago Creek and will require additional public
meetings and investigative work; and staff has not received gymnasium funds from the Spitzer-
Hobbs Challenge.
In response to further questions on CIP projects, staff reported the funding for the Old Towne
lights is split between Redevelopment funds and CDBG funds, depending on where the lights are
installed; the Notice of Intent for the Quiet Zones has been sent out and staff is continuing to
work on establishing the Quiet Zones; and the City can get better fuel prices with their own fuel
stations.
Council asked for a presentation from the Fire Chief at the April 13th Council meeting on
possible revisions to Fire Department workplans.
Council again discussed closures at the Branch Libraries. Mayor pro tem Smith reiterated her
opposition to closing libraries. City Manager John Sibley noted the closure would only be on
Saturdays for the branches which would maximize resources at the Main Library, and the
neighborhoods around the branch libraries would be notified.
Councilmembers Murphy and Dumitru, and Mayor Cavecche, agreed to close the branch
libraries on Saturdays based on staffing and services.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS -None
10. ADJOURNMENT -The City Council adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of the City Council Study Session
Agenda of March 23, 2010 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police Facility at 1107 North Batavia,
and Orange Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue; 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting.
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