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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4_3_2007 - Council Minutes - Adjourned Regular MeetingAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 10,2007 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING April 3, 2007 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on April 3, 2007 in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 4:00 P.M. JOINT STUDY SESSION 1. OPENING 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mayor Cavecche 1.3 ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL PRESENT - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Bilodeau ABSENT - Dumitru PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT - Bonina, Whitaker, Merino, Imboden ABSENT - Steiner PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PRESENT - Gilmer, Davidson, Remland ABSENT - Blanc, Hairston TRAFFIC COMMISSION PRESENT - King ABSENT - Lall, Pyne, Dick, Biel 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None.2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.3. CONSENT CALENDAR - None.4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR CA VECCHE - None.5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None.6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None.7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.PA(:; F 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 3, 2007 8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER 8.1 Report on the Draft Seven Year Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2007-08 to 2013-2014.City Manager John Sibley introduced the item.Economic Development - Jim Reichert reviewed the proposed CIP projects.Mayor Cavecche asked that restaurant participants in the Small Business Assistance Program be closely monitored to determine how long they remain in business.Librarv - Nora Jacob reviewed the proposed CIP projects. Mayor Cavecche asked about the El Modena Library improvements, stating she would like to see this moved up to the 2007-08 fiscal year; and asked that the Library Needs Assessment look at a possible joint use with the School District in East Orange.Communitv Services - Marie Knight reviewed proposed CIP projects. Hart Park Pool Renovation -Mayor Cavecche asked about the legal use of Redevelopment Agency funds to assist with funding. Ted Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the Council would need to make certain benefit findings to be able to use Agency funds. First, the project has to be identified in the Redevelopment Plan. The additional findings are:That the project will be of benefit to the Redevelopment project area;That there are no other reasonable means of financing the improvements;That the use offunds will assist in the elimination of blight in the Redevelopment project area; and That the expenditure of funds is consistent with the Implementation Plan.Mayor Cavecche stated the use of Redevelopment funds for this type of project would have to be a policy decision of the Council. She noted that she is very conservative on the use of these funds, and using them for community facilities does not assist in increasing the tax increment. If they were to be used, it would probably be an exception for her rather than a policy.PAGF? CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 3, 2007 El Camino Real Park -Gary Remland, Park Commission Chairman, noted there has always been a great deal of discussion and public input on El Camino Park; and the Commission agrees that this park renovation should be a priority.Grijalva Gym-Councilmember Murphy clarified that a transfer of development fees is strictly replacing money that was already spent and committed on behalf of a project.Mayor Cavecche noted that funds need to be in place before a contract is awarded; and that the Grijalva gymnasium needs to be completed by December 2010.It was also clarified that there are no restrictions on borrowing from the Redevelopment Agency as long as there is an agreement to repay the funds.Councilmember Smith stated she did not want to use any funds allocated for Fire Station No.1 if it affects public safety.City Manager John Sibley clarified that construction of Fire Station No. 1 has been delayed, and it may be a prudent use of funds to use the funds for projects that are ready, and then put the Station as the next priority after that; but that no funds would be reallocated if it jeopardized public safety.Councilmember Smith noted that Yorba Park is not usable and could be sold to assist with Grijalva Park, which is in the same general area.Councilmember Smith suggested that the Vision Plan for the creek restoration, prepared by community members, be included in the Community Services plan for the future and used for possible grant applications.Mayor Cavecche stated she would like a briefing on this Vision Plan.Police - Captain Steve Ames reviewed the proposed CIP projects.Fire - Chief Bart Lewis reviewed the proposed CIP projects.PAr,F ::\ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 3, 2007 Public Works Gail Farber, Public Works Director, briefly introduced the proposed project list. Engineering Division -Roger Hohnbaum, Assistant City Engineer, reviewed highlighted projects, including the Pavement Management Program and critical intersection improvements.Maintenance Division -Bob Von Schimmelmann, Division Manager, reviewed the Facilities Master Plan, which will address infrastructure needs.Councilmember Smith questioned the necessity of $50,000 for an assessment of the Council Chambers design; and suggested a call for designs on a volunteer basis.Councilmember Murphy agreed the $50,000 would be better spent on actual improvements or an overall design for the Civic Center.Mayor Cavecche noted that Mayor pro tern Dumitru had relayed his thoughts to also cut this 50,000. Planning Commissioner Michael Merino, an architect, volunteered to share a design plan he had prepared for another city.Councilmember Smith asked that something be done about the condition of the Traffic House at Center and Almond.Traffic Division - Tom Mahood, Traffic Engineer, reviewed proposed traffic projects, including Quiet Zones and signal projects.Councilmember Smith suggested funds be included for acorn lighting in Old Towne.Councilmember Bilodeau noted that additional funding may be necessary for the proposed signal at Walnut and Shaffer.Water Division-Joe DeFrancesco, Water Manager, reviewed Water Division projects, including Pipeline Renewal and Valve location programs.PA(.;F 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 3, 2007 9. LEGAL AFFAIRS- None.10. ADJOURNMENT - The City Council adjourned at 5:45 p.m. k(~q--{~E. MURPHY CITY- SJ-E~