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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 24, 2006
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING January 10, 2006
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on January 10, 2006 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 Irma Hernandez, Senior Assistant to the City Manager
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Jon Dumitru
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT -ABSENT -
Smith, Ambriz,
Cavecche, Dumitru Murphy 1.
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PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS Invitation from
Brad Elder, Orange YMCA Longhouse Chief - Challenge to the Mayor and Councilmembers to
participate in the Indian 500 Chiefs Race, at II :30 a.m. on Saturday, February 4th
at The Village at Orange.Presentation by Police
Chief Bob Gustafson recognizing the City of Orange 2005 United Way fundraising campaign.
Recognition given to
Rick Cryder, recipient of the Nation's Volunteer of the Day Award through the Points
of Light Foundation.Council thanked Nora
Jacob, Library Director, for the Main Library Expansion Topping Off Ceremony on
Saturday, January 7th.2.PUBLIC COMMENTS -
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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 December 8, 15, 22, and
29, 2005.
ACTION:Approved.
3.2 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, December 13, 2005.
C2500.D.4)
ACTION:Approved.
3.3 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION:Approved.
3.4 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report, period ending November 30,2005.
C2500.F)
ACTION:Approved.
3.5 Receive and file the City's audited financial statements and related financial reports
for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2005..(
C2500.J.1.3)
ACTION:Approved.
3.6 Submittal of Annual Financial Reports for Development Impact Fees.
C2500.J.1.0.1 )
ACTION:Received and Filed.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
AGREEMENTS
3.7 Approve an agreement with Chapman University for master metering of water
services to Chapman University main campus. (A2100.0 Agr-
4826)SUMMARY: This agreement defines responsibilities and associated maintenance
of master metering water services to Chapman University's main campus along
with relinquishing easements no longer needed by the City to serve the
University.ACTION: Approved the agreement and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk
to execute on behalf of the
City.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and are available in the following
accounts:600-8041-474700 Meters $
14,000.00 600-8041-474501
Backflow
Devices $ 6,000.00 BIDS 3.8 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 056-05; SP
3526; Annual Service Contract for Concrete Replacement at Various Locations, FY 2005-
06 and authorization to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder (
No
staff report reQuired). (A2100.0 Agr-4741)SUMMARY: Bid No.
056-05; SP-3526; Annual Service Contract for Concrete Replacement
at various locations, FY 2005-06. Staff recommends acceptance
of improvements. The contractor on said job was Kalban,
Inc.ACTION: Accepted public work improvements, authorized release ofIntemational Fidelity Insurance Company of New Jersey, Bond
No. 0409971 in the amount of $394,875.00 and authorized the
Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.FISCAL IMPACT: None.3.9 Final Acceptance of
Bid No. 056-07; SP-3529; Slurry Seal at Various Locations, FY
2005-06 and authorization to file Notice
of Completion with the County Recorder No staff report reQuired). (A2100.0
Agr-4752)SUMMARY: Bid No. 056-07; SP-3529; Slurry Seal
at various locations, FY
2005-06.Staff recommends acceptance of improvements. The contractor
on said job was American Asphalt South, Inc.ACTION: Accepted public work improvements,
authorized release of International Fidelity Insurance Company of New Jersey, Bond No. 0411603 in the
amount
of 254,
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
FISCAL IMP ACT: None.
3.10 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. Roy Torres
b. Southern California Edison - Incidentdate 11-28-
04 c. Olga
Vanzhula d. Automobile Club as subrogee of Flora-
Lee Wray e. Margaret and
Curtis Wallace ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and refer to City Attorney
and
Adjuster.CONTRACTS 3.11 Contract Change Order No.1 to General Pump Company of San Dimas,
CA 91773 for Well No. 22 Rehabilitation, Bid No. 056-03. (
A2100.0 Agr-4736)SUMMARY: In September 2005, the City of Orange entered
into a contract with General Pump Company to rehabilitate Well No. 22. After pulling
the pump and motor,it is recommended that the pump and motor be
repaired prior to reinstallation.ACTION: I) Transferred $20,927.37 from Water Capital
Project Account No. 601-8011-484102-8219 to
Well Rehabilitation Account No. 600-8011-484101-8214; and 2) Approved Contract ChangeOrder No. I in
the amount of$30,
127.37 to General Pump Company for additional work.FISCAL IMP ACT: Available
funding for this project with the
recommended transfer
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
APPROPRIATIONS
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.12 Request for appropriation of funds to remove the existing tot lot equipment at
KilIefer Park, which will be replaced through a grant from the KaBOOM!
Organization. (C2500.M.4.8)
SUMMARY: The City of Orange and the Friendly Center, a local 50lc3 non-
profit,have jointly received a playground grant from the KaBOOMI Organization to replacc
the existing tot lot equipment at KiIlefer Park. The City is responsible for removing
the existing equipment and preparing the site for the new
installation.Councilmember Ambriz commented on the great work of the KaBOOM organization
and how this will provide a playground at no cost to the City; and thanked the City
Manager and Community Services stafffor coordinating this
event.MOTION - Ambriz
SECOND - Dumitru AYES -
Smith, Ambriz, Cavecche, Dumitru ABSENT - Murphy
ACTION: Transferred $12,
200 from unappropriated reserves Fund 511 to 511-7021-481302-0403 (
Killefer Playground Equipment).FISCAL
IMPACT: After the appropriation transfer, sufficient funds wiIl exist in the following
account: 511-7021-481302-0403 (Killefer Playground Equipment) $
12,
200 RESOLUTIONS 3.13 RESOLUTION NO. 10055 (
C2500.K)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing
appreciation to Sergeant David S. Alton of the Orange Police Department and commending
him for twenty-three years
of dedicated
service.ACTION: Approved.3.14 RESOLUTION NO. 10057 (C2500.
G.2.0)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing
appreciation to Stan Soo-Hoo of the Community Development Department for over
twenty-two years of loyal and dedicated service
to the
City of
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Dumitru SECOND -
Smith AYES - Smith,
Ambriz, Cavecche, Dumitru ABSENT - Murphy Item
3.12 was
removed and heard separately. All other items were approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT
CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR
MURPHY - None.5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
5.1 Councilmember Smith - request
staff to provide a status report on Quiet Zones.T2200.1.4)Councilmember Smith commented
that a report
on Quiet Zones had been provided several months ago, but that more information
needs to be provided in order to continue a discussion on rail safety and Quiet Zones. She
suggested the report include information such as proposed OCT A funding; new housing being
developed near the Depot; both the pros and cons of Quiet Zones; liability issues; cost projections; regulations
for driveways adjacent to Quiet Zones; and the possible use of grants. She
noted that this will not be a final report, but rather a continuation of this issue.City Manager
John Sibley stated staffwiJl
provide a comprehensive and consolidated report; and can return to Council with that
report in approximately 60 days.6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND
COMMISSIONS - None.7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.8. REPORTS FROM
CITY MANAGER - None.Page 6
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 19-05 (SECOND READING) (C2500.M.4.
20)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the reclassification
of property generally located at the northwest corner of McPherson Road and Spring Street, west
of Grijalva Park and east of Santiago Creek, from SG (Sand and Gravel extraction District) and
R-1-7 (Single Family Residential) to RO (Recreation and
Open Space)Zone
Change 1233-05 Applicant:
City of Orange
MOTION - Ambriz SECOND -
Smith A YES - Smith, Ambriz, Cavecche, Dumitru
ABSENT - Murphy Ordinance
No. 19-05 was read by title only and same was approved and adopted by the
preceding vote.
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 17-05 (SECOND READING) (A2100.0
Agr-4818)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Orange approving an Amended
and Restated Development Agreement by and between the City of Orange and Orange City
Mills Limited Partnership, A Delaware Limited Partnership, for modification of previously
approved expansion uses for The Block At Orange on property generally located west of The City
Drive between Chapman Avenue and
Metropolitan Drive.City Attorney David DeBerry requested this item be continued to January 24th; and
assured the Council that this continuance would not delay
the project.MOTION -
Smith SECOND - Ambriz
A YES - Smith, Ambriz, Cavecche, Dumitru ABSENT -
Murphy Moved to
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.3 ORDINANCE NO. 20-05 (SECOND READING) (A2100.0 Agr-
4545.1)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving a FirstAmendmenttoDevelopmentAgreementbyandbetweentheCityofOrangeandCA-The City Limited Partnership for development projects on thc City Plaza Two Site and the605BuildingSite,which arc located north of Metropolitan Drive and east of Lewis Street (605 S. Lewis Street and One
City Blvd. west).
MOTION - Ambriz SECOND -
Smith A YES - Smith, Ambriz, Cavecche, Dumitru
ABSENT - Murphy Ordinance
No. 20-05 was read by title only and same was approved and adopted by theprecedingvote.
9.4 ORDINANCE NO. 2-06 (FIRST READING) (A2500.0 Ord-02-
06 Public Works)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 12.02oftheOrangcMunicipalCodetoadoptthe2006EditionoftheStandardSpecificationsfor
Public Works Construction.
MOTION - Smith SECOND -
Dumitru AYES - Smith, Ambriz, Cavecche, Dumitru
ABSENT - Murphy Ordinance
No. 2-06 was read by title only and same was set for second reading by the precedingvote.
10.RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESS10N
NOTE: The Council did not recess.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.
9.City
of Orange v. JeffHambarian OCSC Case No. 807419 b.
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.12.
ADJOURNMENT There
was no 7:00 p.m. Session.The
City Council adjourned at 5:10 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, Joint Study Session with
the Plauning Commission, on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
for a report on the Comprehensive General Plan Update.The
next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for January 24,2006.Declaration
of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting
of January 10, 2006 at Orange Civic Center kiosk, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, Shaffer Park;
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.c.>>-
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