HomeMy WebLinkAbout11_13_2007 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 27,2007
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING November 13,2007
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on November 13, 2007, at 4:30
p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
4:30 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Rev. Dr. Osmond Lindo, First United Methodist Church of Orange.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Orange Acres Backbreakers 4-H
Club.1.3 ROLL
CALL PRESENT - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ABSENT - None.1.
4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS Presentation
of Resolution to Phillip Lemke of the Community Services Department,upon
his retirement.2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.3. CONSENT
CALENDAR All items
on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are enacted by one motion approving
the recommended action listed on the Agenda. Any member of the City Council,
staff or the public may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
discussion or separate action. Unless otherwise specified in the request to remove an
item from the Consent Calendar, all items removed shall be considered immediately following
action on the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.3.1
Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated October 11, 18 and 25,2007.ACTION:
Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.2 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of October 23, 2007.
ACTION:Approved.
3.3 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:Approved.
AGREEMENTS
3.4 Upgrade of the current Police Facility access control system. (A2100.0 Agr-
3508.A)
SUMMARY: This project is to upgrade the current card reader system to the same
system used at the Civic Center. Access cards are no longer manufactured for the
current system at the Police Department. Once the card supply has been exhausted,
additional access rights for future employees or replacement of lost or damaged cards
will be unavailable.
ACTION: Approved agreement with RD Systems, Inc. for Police Facility Access
Control upgrade in an amount not to exceed $75,090.14.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are available in the following account:
500-4011-481302-2225 Capital
Projects-Administration-CIP Equipment
Replacement-Access Card Reader System.3.5 Amendment No. 11 to Cooperative Agreement
No. C-95-986 between City of Orange and Orange
County Transportation
Authority (OCTA). (A2100.0 Agr-2397.11)SUMMARY: The Amendment
No. 11 to Cooperative Agreement between Orange County Transportation Authority (OCT
A) and City of Orange
amends Combined Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) Allocations.ACTION: Approved Amendment No.
11 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-95-986 and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk
to execute
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.6 Consultant Services Agreement with RBF Consulting to update the City of
Orange Housing Element as required by State law. (A2100.0 Agr-
5142)SUMMARY: This professional services contract was previously approved by the
City Council on September 25, 2007. Revisions have been made to the contract
provisions at the consultant's request. The contract amount remains the same as
previously
approved.ACTION: Approved the amended version of the Consultant Services Agreement
with RBF Consulting as the consulting team to prepare the Housing Element Update, in
an amount not to exceed $77,000; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the amended version of the agreement on behalf of the
City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are available for the Housing Element Update as
follows:100-6011-426700-9797 General Fund/Professional &
Consulting Services $49,700 941-9800-426700-9797 Merged
Housing
Fund/Prof. & Consulting Services $27,300 APPROPRIATIONS 3.7 2006-07 Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI) Grant - Anaheim Urban Area allocation for Police
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) upgrades. (C2500.K)SUMMARY: The Anaheim Urban
Area UASI has authorized a reimbursement grant award to the City of Orange for
technology upgrades to the Police Headquarters EOC.The City of Orange entered into an agreement (No.
4858) with the City of Anaheim on February 17, 2006, which allows for the transfer
of UASI funds for the purchase of equipment or services. The allocation of funds
provided through the grant will be used to purchase computers, LCD projectors
and screens, and televisions which will be
reimbursed by the Anaheim Area U AS!.ACTION: Appropriated $20,000 from
the unreserved general fund balance to
Account 100-4081-471301-2319 Homeland Security-Equipment for EOC upgrades.FISCAL IMP ACT:
Because the City of Orange was approved for a reimbursable grant award in the amount of $20,
000 through the UASI grant funds, there will be no fiscal impact to
the General Fund. After appropriation, funds
will be
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.8 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
SUMMARY: The following claim(s) have been received and investigated by the City
Attorney's Office and/or the Risk Manager. After a thorough investigation with the
involved departments, it is the recommendation of the City Attorney's Office that the
claim(s) be denied.
a. The Calvert Company
b. Linda G. White
c. Leticia Reyes
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.
CONTRACTS
3.9 Approve Contract Change Order No.1 and Final for Bid No. 067-27;
Lincoln Avenue AHRP Project Street Rehabilitation Improvements from Berkeley
Street to Tustin Street (SP-3530). (A2100.
0 Agr-5048)SUMMARY: This final contract change order authorizes payment for
extra work at contract unit prices and agreed prices. The extra work consists
of construction of concrete approach on Lincoln Avenue at Tustin Street, street improvements
in front of the property at 916 Lincoln Avenue, and minor changes due to
field conditions. This change order will increase the contract award amount by $
45,861.03.ACTION: Approved Final Contract Change Order increase in
the amount of 45,861.03 to All American Asphalt, 400 E. Sixth St., Corona,
CA 92878, and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds for this Final Contract Change Order are
available in
the following accounts:272-5011-483300-3039 Gas Tax Lincoln Ave.; Berkeley St.
to Tustin St. $351,826.63 550-5011-483300-3039 AHRP Lincoln
Ave.; Berkeley
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.10 Award Contract for Bid No. 067-45, to provide Custodial Services for
City Buildings for Fiscal Year 2007-08. (A2100.
0 Agr-5178)SUMMARY: Provide Custodial Services for City of Orange
Buildings including
Parks and Recreation.ACTION: Awarded a contract to American Building Maintenance
of Tustin, California in the amount of $273,092.00 for custodial services at City and
recreation buildings for FY2007-08; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Sufficient funds are budgeted for the FY2007 -
08 and are available
in the following account:100-5028-
424202-0000 Janitorial Services 273,092.00 3.11 Contract Change Order
No.1; Bid No. 067-44; SP-3600; Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Projects - Grand Street, Center Street, Blake Street, Harwood
Street, and Pine Street Reconstruction. (A2100.0 Agr-5111)SUMMARY: This Contract
Change Order authorizes payment for extra work at agreed unit prices. The total
cost for this change order is $88,485.37.ACTION: Approved ContractChange Order No.1
in the amount of $88,485.37
to All American Asphalt, Inc. for the extra work.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds will
be available
in
the
Capital
Improvement
Program
in the following accounts:
310-9645-483300-4056
310-9645-483300-4057
310-9645-483300-4058
310-9645-483300-4059
310-
9645-483300-
4060 CDBG
Blake Street
Reconstruction CDBG
Center Street
Reconstruction CDBG
Grand Street
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.12 Award of Contract - Bid No. 078-15; Project No. SP-3619; Asbestos Abatement
at 125 and 145 South Water Street, and Building Demolition at 125 South Water
Street.A2100.0
Agr-5179)SUMMARY: Bids for the Asbestos Abatement at 125 and 145 South Water
Street, and Building Demolition at 125 South Water Street Project were received, and
opened on October 18,2007. Twelve bidders responded to the Notice Inviting Bids.
The apparent low bidder is Interior Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $42,220. The
Engineer's Estimate is $70,000 including contingencies and
construction engineering.ACTION: Awarded the contract in the amount of $42,220 to Interior
Demolition, Inc.,2621 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020 and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the
following accounts:500-3021-481105-2977 Fire Station
1 $1,273,121.00 601-8041-481102-
8935 Water Plant Warehouse Replacement $ 385,103.00 3.13 Final Acceptance of
Bid No. 067-23; Well 26 Electrical Equipment Installation and Site Plans and
authorization to file Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder (No staff report reQuired). (A2100.0 Agr-5044)SUMMARY:
Bid No. 067-23; Well 26 Electrical Equipment Installation and Site
Plans. The contractor on said job was Arnaz Engineering
Contractor, Inc.ACTION: Accepted public work improvements; authorized release of Merchant Bonding Company, Bond
No. CAC47860 in the amount of $433,000.00 and authorized
the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.FISCAL IMPACT: None 3.14 Final
Acceptance of Bid No. 067-44; SP-3600; Grand Street,
Center Street, Blake Street, Harwood Street, and Pine Street Reconstruction (CDBG) Projects
and authorization to file Notice
of Completion with the County Recorder (No staff report reQuired). (A2100.
0 Agr-5111)SUMMARY: Bid No. 067-44; SP-3600;
Grand Street, Center Street, Blake Street,Harwood Street, and Pine Street Reconstruction (
CDBG) Projects. Staff recommends acceptance of improvements. The contractor on
said job was All American Asphalt.ACTION: Accepted public work improvements, authorized release of Fidelity
and Deposit Company of Maryland, Bond No. 08891976 in the amount of $
269,400.00
and authorized
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.15 Award of Bid No. 078-16 to Dell Computer for the purchase of Microsoft
Software Licenses. (C2500.
E)SUMMARY: The City's Information Technology network includes site licenses
for the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Exchange E-mail System
and Office Professional Desktop Applications. Every five to seven years, the site licenses
need to be upgraded to reflect changes in the City's technology environment and to
stay current with
technology resources.ACTION: Awarded bid and purchase from Dell Computer for the
purchase of Microsoft Software Licenses in the amount of $244,
032.51.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are currently available in the
following account:790-1601-481303-9640
MIS
Fund $244,032.51 RESOLUTIONS 3.16RESOLUTION NO.
10223 (C2500.J.4.1)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Orange
and the Orange Management Association Concerning Wages, Hours, and other Conditions of
Employment effective July 1, 2007 through and including June 30, 2010 and
Repealing Resolution No. 10003 and
Amendments Thereto
for Said Employees.ACTION: Approved.3.17RESOLUTION NO.
10224 (C2500.J.4.4)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Orange and
the Orange Maintenance and Crafts Employees' Association Concerning Wages,
Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment for the Period of July 1, 2007 Through and
Including June 30, 2010 and Repealing Resolution No. 10005 and
Amendments Thereto
for Said
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.18 RESOLUTION NO. 10225 (C2500.J.4.5)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees'
Association Relating to the Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment
Effective July 1, 2007 Through and Including June 30, 2010 and Repealing Resolution
No. 10004 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
3.19 RESOLUTION NO. 10226 (C2500.J.4.4.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Water Division Employees'
Association (WDEA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment
Effective July 1,2007 Through June 30, 2010 and Repealing Resolution No. 10006 and
Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
3.20 RESOLUTION NO. 10237 (C2500.K)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to
Captain Jim Anderson of the Police Department for 24 years of loyal and dedicated
service to the City of Orange.
ACTION: Approved.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Smith AYES - Smith,
Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau All items on
the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR CA VECCHE - None.5.
REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None.6. REPORTS
FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None.7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Report
from the Public Works Director - Summary of the Citywide Traffic Signal Coordination Project Report. (S4000.
S.3.3)Mr. Tom Mahood, City
Traffic Engineer, provided a report, noting that the signal coordination system is both automatic
and requires staffing, that the project is aligned with the OCT A M2 project, that protected permissive
left turns are being addressed and that the travel time studies were actual physical studies.
MOTION - Dumitru SECOND - Smith
AYES - Smith, Murphy,
Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
ACTION: Received and Filed.8. REPORTS FROM
CITY MANAGER - None.9.
LEGAL AFFAIRS 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 18-
07 (SECOND READING) (
A2500.0 Ord-18-07 Business Taxes & Regulations)An Ordinance of
the City
Council of the City of Orange Amending Portions of Title 5 of the Orange Municipal Code Relating to
Certain Fees for the Issuance of Certain Business Licenses, Permits and Certificates.MOTION -
Murphy SECOND - Bilodeau AYES -
Smith, Murphy, Cavecche,
Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved
that Ordinance No. 18-07 be read
by title only and same was approved and adopted by the preceding vote.Palle 9
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10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed at 4:55 p.m. The City Council did not meet in Closed Session.
a. 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.13.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.
1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006-0004 AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 1766-06 - CASA FLORES APARTMENTS, 250-276
SOUTH FLOWER STREET. (C2300.E
GPA-2006-0004)Time set for public hearing to consider a request to amend the General
Plan Land Use designation from Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential.This site is zoned Residential Multi-family (R-3) and this proposal
would not change the zone.There is presently an inconsistency between the General Plan
designation and the zoning. The purpose of the change is so the land use designation will
be consistent with the zoning designation. There is no
construction proposed
for this site.Discussion -In response to questions from Councilmember Smith,
Community Development Director Alice Angus noted that with a Medium Density Residential designation,
there potentially could be one more unit
added to the site.MAYOR CA VECCHE
OPENED THE
PUBLIC HEARING Speakers -Michael Chew, representing the Applicant, noted the request is to gain
consistency with the zoning designation for refinancing purposes; and the applicant has no intention
of adding any units
to the
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
George Tindall, spoke in support.
Mary Dufrane, spoke in opposition, with concern for possible future development.
Tim Smith, spoke in opposition, with concern for possible future development.
MAYOR CA VECCHE CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Council commented that a re-designation to medium density is an adjustment to what
is currently there; there are no development proposals for any adjacent properties; state
law requires that the zoning and general plan designations be consistent; and that the
medium density designation was established in the
1960s.Council
Action:RESOLUTION NO.
10230 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving General Plan
Amendment No. 2006-0004 and Negative Declaration No. 1766-06 to allow for the land
use change from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) for
Property located at 250-
276 South Flower Street.Applicant:
L' Abri Management,
Inc.MOTION - Smith
SECOND - Murphy AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru,
Bilodeau Moved to approve Resolution No.
10230.13.2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2662-07 - WESTOAK
CHEVRON FUELING STATION, 1940 E. KATELLA AVENUE, APPLICANT: DR.
BOBBY MEHTA. (C3300.0
CUP-2662-07)Time set for public hearing to consider a request for approval of a Conditional
Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, (Type 20 License for Off-Sale Beer
and Wine), within an existing accessory retail sales/cashier area of an existing automotive
fueling station, at property located at
1940 E. Katella Avenue.MAYOR CA VECCHE
OPENED THE
PUBLIC HEARING Speakers -Mr. Christopher Wadleigh, representing the Applicant, stated there have
been requests from their customers for beer and wine sales; and they will be
providing security measures,additional lighting
and safety
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MAYOR CA VECCHE CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor pro tem Dumitru commented the existing lighting was inadequate in certain areas on the
property, the possibility exists for patrons drinking while their cars were being washed, the
establishment serves people outside the community because of its proximity to the freeway,
and the majority of other stations in the area do not sell beer and wine.
Councilmember Murphy noted it was his recollection that this facility was originally built with
the understanding that it might be difficult to obtain an alcohol license; and although the
establishment is a well run business as it is, he could not in good conscience approve an
alcohol license.
Councilmember Smith noted the findings necessary to approve a Conditional Use Permit have
not been met.
Council Action:
RESOLUTION NO. 10234
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange denying Conditional Use Permit No.
2662-07, a request to maintain a Type 20 ABC License (Off-Sale Beer and
Wine) in association with an existing service station located at 1940 East
Katella Avenue.Applicant: Dr. Bobby Mehta,
Westoak Chevron MOTION -
Smith SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved
to approve Resolution No. 10234 13.
3 UNIFORM BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. (A2500.0 Ord-21-07;
22-07)Time set for public hearing to consider adoption of the most recent editions of the
model codes related to construction, including the California Building, Plumbing,
Mechanical, and Electrical Codes, and other
related codes.MAYOR CA VECCHE OPENED THE
PUBLIC HEARING THERE BEING NO SPEAKERS, MAYOR CA VECCHE CLOSED
THE
PUBLIC HEARING
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Council Action:
ORDINANCE NO. 21-07 (FIRST
READING)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Specified Sections of
Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code Relating to Construction Codes and Adopting the
2007 Edition of the California Codes, Related Model Codes and Appendices and
Amendments
thereto.MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Dumitru AYES -
Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved that
Ordinance 21-07 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by the preceding
vote.ORDINANCE
NO. 22-07 (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange Deleting Chapter 15.32, California
Fire Code, in its entirety and adding Chapter 15.32, adopting and amending the 2007
California Fire Code as the City of Orange Fire Code, to Title 15 (Buildings and Construction)
of the Orange Municipal Code.
MOTION - Cavecche SECOND -
Smith AYES - Smith,
Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved that Ordinance
22-07 be read by title only and same was set for second reading by the preceding vote.
RESOLUTION NO.
10233 A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange, California, Setting forth Findings with Respect to
Local Conditions within the City of Orange which make certain modifications and changes to
the California Fire Code Necessary for Various Occupancies.MOTION - Dumitru
SECOND - Cavecche AYES -
Smith, Murphy, Cavecche,
Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved to approve Resolution No.
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
13.4 APPEAL NO. 0520-07 - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1793-
07,MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW 0526-07, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2673-07,DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE 4273-07, AND VARIANCE
2181-07 - BEST BUY AND STARBUCKS; 2355 AND 2375
NORTH TUSTIN STREET. APPELLANT:WEST HOLLYWOOD
PROPERTIES. (A4000.0 App-0520-07)Time set for public hearing to consider an appeal of
the Planning Commission's approval to allow the demolition of a 30,000 square foot building
formerly occupied by a bowling alley and a 7,250 square foot car wash in order to construct a 45,
750 square foot retail building (Best Buy) and a 1,700
square foot drive-through coffee dispensary (Starbucks).
MAYOR CA VECCHE OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING John Erskine, representing the appellant, submitted a letter,
and spoke of the need by West Hollywood Properties for a full grant
of easement for utility purposes from Burnham Properties, as well as cooperation in completing
the subdivision of their property. In response to Council questions, he commented that
West Hollywood Properties would like all available utilities, that they have drafted a utility agreement and
provided it to the applicant, and noted that the
billboard was constructed in the mid 1990s.It was noted that the rear property lacks a separate
parcel number and no
property taxes have been paid on it.Tamara Stein, representing the applicant,
stated that the environmental consultant reported no significant impacts would occur as a result of the
project and that the CEQA guidelines for environmental review had been complied with.
She also commented that the zoning is compatible with several other comparable properties,
that the sign variance is warranted so they are not disadvantaged, and that an access
easement has been recorded to
prevent the billboard property from being landlocked.Ralph Weiss, representing the applicant, stated that a
utility easement has been offered to West Hollywood Properties as part of a global resolution
of
the issues between the appellant and applicant.Councilmember Murphy suggested a continuance of this item
until the end of the meeting so the applicant and appellant can attempt to work out
an
agreement
on issues between the two parties.Speakers Adam Probolsky, representing the appellant, spoke of
the need for the
easement and the parcelization of the property.Lisa Ackerman - spoke in opposition to the project
citing the negative impacts to the surrounding residential neighborhoods because of a lack of a
buffer, height
of the
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Linda Gould - spoke in opposition to the project citing environmental concerns and increased traffic.
Councilmember
Bilodeau clarified concerns with traffic issues, including traffic signals in close
proximity and wanted to ensure there was adequate landscaping as a buffer between the project
and the adjacent residential neighborhood.Representatives
of the Appellant and the Applicant agreed to a recess to discuss terms of an agreement.
COUNCIL
RECESSED AT 8:50 P.M.Mr.
Erskine reported that the parties had met and had reached a potential compromise and will work
to get a final agreement as soon as possible. West Hollywood Properties will utilize the new
relocation easement which was submitted, with some modifications; and will agree to work
to narrow the scope of the utility easement, as well as work on a few real estate issues.Both
Mr. Erskine and Mr. Weiss asked that a decision on this appeal be made at this meeting.MAYOR
CA VECCHE CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING City
Attorney, David DeBerry stated that the public utility easement has no nexus to the project
and that no evidence has been provided to indicate that this project is causing an environmental
impact that would require a mitigation measure of allowing a utility easement to the
rear property. He also stated that the public comment period was adequately observed according
to CEQA guidelines and that in the City's experience, as was the case at this meeting,
no matter how much time is provided for comments, parties will wait until the last minute
to submit extensive comments.Council
Action:MOTION -
Cavecche SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Smith, Murphy,
Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau Moved to deny Appeal
No. 0520-07.Palle 15
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
14.1 Report from the Public Works Director - Neighborhood Permit Parking Areas.S4000.
S.3.1.2)SUMMARY:
In response to a request made by area residents, the City Traffic Commission is recommending
creation of a new Neighborhood Permit Parking Area "L" to include the following
streets:NOTE:
The final motion amended this list.a)
Both sides of Jacaranda Avenue between Morgan and Mallard Streets b)
Both sides of Jackson Avenue between Morgan and Mallard Streets c)
Both sides of Juniper Avenue between Morgan and Mallard Streets d)
Both sides of Locust Avenue between Morgan and Mallard Streets e)
Both sides of Mallard Street between Collins and Jackson Avenues f)
Both sides of Monroe Avenue between Morgan and Mallard Streets g)
Both sides of Morgan Street between Collins and Jackson Avenues The
residents of the following streets in the Chapman University Neighborhood Parking Permit Area
have requested to actively participate in the parking permit program by posting their streets
for the parking restriction and to obtain parking permits:a)
Both sides of Jefferson Avenue between Shaffer and Harwood Streets b)
North side of Maple Avenue from 115 W. Maple Avenue to Olive Street c)
Both sides of Mayfair A venue between Glassell and Grand Streets d)
Both sides of Olive Street between Maple and Palm Avenues Discussion -
City Traffic Engineer, Tom Mahood reported that Area L would be the lih permit parking
area in the City and includes 86 parcels.MAYOR CA
VECCHE OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING Speakers -Bruce
Ramm - speaking
in opposition - submitteda petition with approximately42 signatures from residents north of Locust
in opposition to the proposed parking area.Speaking in favor -Bob Cheatum
Jerry Lehrer Sonny Bishop
Eric Zembower
Antonio Santos
Beth Santos
Richard Slaughter
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Mayor Cavecche commented on her experience with living in an area that was helped by the
permit parking program. She noted that there is no cost to pull out of a permit area, but there is
a cost to be added after the fact.
Councilmember Murphy noted that parking permits can be a solution, but does come with
responsibilities, cautioned that one of the problems with the program can be with guests-
forgetting to purchase extra permits resulting in receiving a ticket. He stated his support for
splitting the area to remove the residents that do not want to be a part of the program.
Councilmember Smith stated that she lives just outside of a parking permit area and cautioned
that those looking to park their cars may do so in the immediate un-permitted
neighborhoods.Councilmember Bilodeau noted the parking problems south of Collins, stating his concern
for inadequate parking requirements in the zoning code, asking that this issue be
addressed.Community Development Director, Alice Angus stated that addressing the
parking requirements is planned to be brought back in 2008 or 2009. She added that if garages
have been illegally converted staff must observe this to address
it.MAYOR CA VECCHE CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING RESOLUTION NO.
10231 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 9929,
and adopting a Revised Master Resolution of Permit Parking Areas within the City of
Orange.MOTION - Murphy
SECOND - Dumitru AYES -
Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau MOVED TO:
I) Adopt Resolution No. 10231 revising the Master Resolution of Permit Parking Areas -
Permit area to include Juniper Avenue between Morgan and Mallard,Jacaranda Avenue between
Morgan and Mallard, Morgan Street from Collins northerly ending with 986 Morgan
and the side property of 3122 Locust; and Mallard Street from Collins northerly ending with
985 Mallard and the side property of 3212 Locust;and 2) Appropriate $
965.00 from Account No. 270-5021-234100 Parking Permits, into Account
No. 270-5021-446600 Street Signs and
Markers.Palle
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 13,2007
15. ADJOURNMENT -The
City Council adjourned at 9:55 p.m.The
next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for November 27,2007.Declaration
of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular
meeting of November 13,2007 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police facility at 1107 North
Batavia, and the Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman; 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; and available at the Civic Center City Clerk's Office.M
URPHY CITY
CLERK Palle
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