HomeMy WebLinkAbout6_27_2006 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 11, 2006
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING June 27, 2006
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on June 27, 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
Father Vincent Pham, St. Norbert's Catholic Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor pro tern Cavecche
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT -ABSENT -
Smith, Murphy,
Cavecche, Dumitru None 1.
4
RECESSTO CLOSED SESSION The City
Council recessed at 4:40 p.m. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:a. Conference
with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure
to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(
b) - One matter b. Public employee
appointment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.Title: Community Services
Director c. 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.Council reconvened at
5:05 p.m.1.5 PRESENTATIONS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS The City Council
adjourned in memory of Basil "Chilo" Reyes, retired City of Orange employee.Presentation of
Five
Star Awards to Orange businesses.Proclamation presented honoring
July as Parks & Recreation Month.Employee Service Awards
presented.PAGE 1
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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 onthe Consent Calendar.3.
1 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated June 1 and June 8, 2006 .ACTION:
Approved.3.
2 Request approval of City Couucil Minutes, Regular Meeting of June 13, 2006.C2500.
D.4)ACTION:
Approved.3.
3 Consideration to waive readiug in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.ACTION:
Approved.file
the City Treasurer's Report, period ending May 31,2006 .3.4 Receive and C2500.
F)ACTION:
Approved.AGREEMENTS
3.
5 Agreement between the City of Orange and VisionAIR, Inc. (A2100.0 Agr-3217.E)
SUMMARY: VisionAIR, Inc. is the vendor for the Police Department's computer-
aided dispatch and records management system (CAD/RMS). The Consultant
Services Agreement for software maintenance, for the period July I, 2006 through June 30,
2007,will provide continued support and upgrade services for these
systems ACTION: Approved the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Orange
and VisionAIR, Inc. in the amount of $89,425.64 and authorized the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf ofthe
City.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted for fiscal year 2006-2007 in
account number 100-4011-427800 (Administration-Other
Contractual Services)
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.6 Agreement between the City of Orange and the Orange Couuty Bar Foundation,
Iuc. for provisiou of Juvenile Diversion Services. (A2100.0 Agr-3559.
F)SUMMARY: The Orange Police Department Juvenile Diversion Program is
an alternative to formal processing of juvenile offenders who have exhibited personal
or family needs, which might better be rectified by intervention at the local level.
Services include: individual, small group, and family counseling; community service;
restitution;employment referrals; educational workshops; and other individualized responses
to specific problems. The Consultant Services Agreement is for the period July 1,
2006 through June 30,
2007.ACTION: Approved the Agreement between the City of Orange and the Orange
County Bar Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $82,507; and authorized the Mayor and the
City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted for fiscal year 2006-2007 in
account number 100-4031-
427800 (Detectives-Other Contractual Services).3.7 Agreement between the City of Orange
aud California Foreusic Phlebotomy,
Inc.A2100.0 Agr-1626.I)SUMMARY: California Forensic Phlebotomy,
Inc. (CFP) conducts and analyzes blood,breath and urine evidence for the Police Department.
The proposed Agreement is for the period July
1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.ACTION: Approved the Consultant Services Agreement
between the City of Orange and CFP in an amount not to exceed $48,000; and authorized the
Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted for
fiscal
year 2006-2007 in the
following accounts:100-4031-426700 (
Detectives-Other
Professional & Consulting
Services)100-
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Coutiuued)
3.8 Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Orange for Provision of
Gang Prevention and Suppression Services. (A2100.0 Agr-1853.
M)SUMMARY: Since 1991, the City of Orange and the County of Orange have
entered into yearly agreements that have provided the City with the services of a
full-time Probation Officer specializing in gang prevention and suppression.
The Probation Officer works in conjunction with the Police Department's Gang Unit
to provide supervision and enforcement of court orders for minors and adults on probation
under the existing policy of the Orange County Probation Department and Superior
Court. The proposed Agreement is for the period July 1, 2006 through June
30, 2007.ACTION: Approved the Agreement between the County of Orange and the
City of Orange for Provision of Gang Prevention and Suppression Services in the
amount of 97,293; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement on behalf of
the City.FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds budgeted for Fiscal Year
2006-2007 in account number 100-4032-
426700 (Gangs-Other Professional & Consulting Services).3.9 Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement between
the City of Orange and the Orange Redevelopment Agency
for FY 2006-07. (A2100.0 Agr-4927)
See Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item No. 3.3)SUMMARY: The Reimbursement
Agreement between the City and Agency will create indebtedness which will enable the
Agency to utilize tax increment revenue instead of bond proceeds to pay for operational costs. This
will
free up bond proceeds for loans or projects.ACTION: Approved the Reimbursement
Agreement between the City of Orange and the Orange Redevelopment Agency, and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.FISCAL IMP ACT: There is no net fiscal
impact on either the City or Agency budget.Interest paid by the Agency on the loan will
be offset equally by interest earned by the Agency on the loan proceeds.
There are sufficient tax increment revenues
and other
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.10 Agreement between the City of Orange and Orange Elderly Services, Inc. a
California non-profit corporation, for the administration of recreatioual,
cultural,and social service programs for Senior Citizeus. (A2100.0 Agr-
0974.W)SUMMARY: Approval of an annual agreement in the amount of $249,000
with Orange Elderly Services, Inc. (OES) for the operation and administration of the
Senior Citizens Center for the next five years beginning in
FY 2006-07.ACTION: Approved the Agreement between the City and OES;
and, authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf
of the City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Sufficient funds exist in the following account for
fiscal year 2006-2007: 100-7041-426700
Other Professional Services $249,
000 REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)3.11 Agreement between the City of Orange
and Trauma Intervention Programs, INC.T.I.P.) a national non-profit
organization that provides immediate on-scene support to
victims of tragic events. (A2100.0 Agr-4914)SUMMARY: Approval of an annual agreement
in the amount of $16,560 with Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. (TIP) to
provide immediate on scene support
to victims of tragic events for FY 2006-07.DISCUSSION: Councilmember
Dumitru spoke on the merits of the Trauma Intervention Program. (TIP). Mayor pro tern
Cavecche asked that staff advertise the program to the public, and Councilmember
Smith expressed hopes to have a formal agreement
with
Saint
Joseph
Hospital and
CHOC by
next year.MOTION SECOND AYES
Dumitru Cavecche Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru ACTION: Approved the Agreement between the
City and TIP; and, authorized the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest,
the Agreement on behalf ofthe City.FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds exist in the
following account for fiscal year 2006-2007: 100-0000-426700 (
Non Department -
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
BIDS
3.12 Reject all bids (Bid No. 056-33) for the Santiago Hills 86-2, Shadow Ridge
82-1 and Sycamore Crossing 94-1 Landscape Maintenance
Assessment Districts and extend the current landscape maintenance service contract for one
year. (A2100.
0 Agr-3907.4)SUMMARY: Bid documents for the Request of
Landscape Maintenance Services for Assessment Districts were opened on March 30, 2006. Four
Requests for Bid Proposals were received. The bid amounts received for the
Santiago Hills Landscape Assessment District exceeded the current maximum assessment levy
amount under Proposition 218.The existing landscape maintenance service contract amounts for
the Shadow Ridge and Sycamore Crossing Landscape Assessment Districts increased, but are
less than the bid proposal amounts received. Staff recommends all bids be rejected
and the contract be
extended for one year.ACTION: 1) Rejected all bids for Landscape
Maintenance Services for Assessment Districts (Bid No. 056-33); and 2) approved
Fourth amendment to the Landscape Maintenance Services Contract for the Assessment
Districts with Nieves Landscape,
Inc.for
a
one-
year
term.FISCAL IMPACT:290-7025-424301 291-
7026-424301
293-7024-
424301 Sufficient
funds
exist in the
following accounts:Landscape
Maintenance)Landscape Maintenance)
Landscape Maintenance)Total:
8,359.20 193,738.08 13. 932.00 216,029.28 3.13
Rejection of Bids - Bid No. 056-30; Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Project -
Shaffer Street Storm Drain Phase 4
Project from Almond Avenue to Chapman Avenue (D-152). (C2500.M.17)SUMMARY: The
Cityreceived two bids with the low bidder's contract total being 533,496,
which was higher than the Engineer's Estimate of $343,900. Available funding is insufficient
to
award a bid at this time. Staff is
recommending rejection of bids.ACTION: Rejected all bids received for the project.FISCAL
IMP ACT:
Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program
in the
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.14 Hart Park Pool Building Contract Change Orders No.1 and 2 for Renovation Bid
No. 045-29 (A2100.0
Agr-4832)SUMMARY: Approval of contract change orders to Abeam Construction,
Inc. and fund appropriation for the Hart Park Pool Building Renovation for
additional work exceeding the original scope at a total cost of $86,327.14, as well as a $
25,000 appropriation of funds for staff
time charges.DISCUSSION: Mayor pro tern Cavecche requested that staff keep the
Council informed on ongoing costs associated with
this project.MOTION -
Cavecche SECOND - Dumitru
AYES - Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru ACTION:
1) Authorized an appropriation of $27,424from Robert-Z'berg-Harris (
RZH)Urban Open Space and Recreation Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks,
Clean,Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of2000 allocation from account
320-7021-262900-0027 to account 320-7021-
481200-0027 (Hart Park Renovation); 2)authorized an appropriation of $83,903.14 from
unreserved Fund 511 (Quimby) to 511-7021-481200-0027 (Hart Park
Renovation); and 3) approved contract change orders No.1 and 2 in the amount of $86,327.14
to Abeam Construction, Inc.
for additional work to Renovation Bid No. 045-29.FISCAL IMP ACT:
Upon appropriation,
sufficient funds will be
available III the following
accounts:320-7021-
481200-0027 (Hart
Park Renovation):511-7021-481200-
0027 (Hart Park Renovation):27,424.00 83,903.14 3.15 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. Julie Condon b.
Evelyn Shopenn
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACTS
3.16 Award of Contract - Bid No. 056-41; Tustin Street and Chapman Avenue Critical
Intersection Improvements Project (S.P.3361). (A2100.0 Agr-
4915)SUMMARY: Bids for Tustin Street and Chapman Avenue Critical
Intersection Improvements Project were received and opened on May 18, 2006. Three (3)
bidders responded to the Notice Inviting Bids. The apparent low bidder is Alliance
Streetworks,Inc. of Anaheim, CA for $1,245,334.
50.ACTION: Awarded the contract in the amount of$I,245,334.50 to Alliance
Streetworks,Inc. and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the
City.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following
accounts:284-5011-483300-3228 Transp. System
Improvement Program Area B 550-5011-483300-
3228Regional Service
Transp. Program (
Fedl Funding)1,473,363 437,000 3.17 Final acceptance of Bid No.
056-14; D-153; Cambridge Street/Palm Avenue Storm Drain
Inlet Improvement and Wiudes Drive/Grovewood Lane Drainage Facility Improvement and
authorization to file Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder (Nostaff report required). (A2100.0 Agr-4830)
SUMMARY: Cambridge Street/Palm Avenue Storm Drain Inlet Improvement and Windes
Drive/Grovewood Lane Drainage Facility Improvement. The
contractor on said job was B.R. Day Construction, Inc.ACTION:
Accepted completion of work and improvements, and authorized release of retention funds, and authorize
the
Mayor and City
Clerk to
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.18 Final acceptance of Bid No. 056-16; SP-3544; Rehabilitation of
Miscellaneous City Streets under the Transportation Congestion Relief Funds (TCRF)
Program, FY 2005-06 and authorization to file Notice of Completion with
the County Recorder No staff report required). (
A2100.0 Agr-4853)SUMMARY: Rehabilitation of Miscellaneous City
Streets under the Transportation Congestion Relief Funds (TCRF) Program, FY 2005-06. The
contractor on said
job was All American Asphalt.ACTION: Accepted completion of work and
improvements, and authorized release of retention funds, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to
execute the Notice of
Completion.FISCAL IMP ACT: None.3.19 Award of Public Project Contract - Bid No. 056-43,
Water Main Renewal for Blake Street, Center Street and Grand Street, W-606;
W-
607 and W-608. (A2100.0 Agr-4916)SUMMARY: This contract authorizes the
construction of replacement 6 inch and 8 inch waterlines for Blake Street,
Center Street and Grand Street. West Valley Construction,Inc., 10226 Greenleaf Ave., Santa Fe
Springs, CA 90670 is the lowest responsible bidder.ACTION: 1) Approved fund transfer
of $24,751.00 from Account No. 601-8041-
484501-8323 (Villa Real Pipeline) to Account No. 601-8041-484501-8400 (Pipeline
Renewal Projects), for the waterline construction. 2) Awarded the contract in the amount of $255,249.
00 to West Valley Construction, Inc., and authorized
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Upon appropriation, funds will
be available
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.20 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-134.0-06 (Historic Property
Preservation Agreements)A2100.
0 Agr-4917)SUMMARY: A proposal to allow the use of a Mills Act Contract
for a historic,commercial property located in a Redevelopment Project area within
the Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs associated with the
repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the (minimum 10 year) term
of this contract totals $60,550. Location: 277
N. Glassell Street.ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic
Property Preservation Agreement)between the City of Orange and the property owner (Application
No. MAC-134.0-06),for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of
a qualified historic property in exchange for
a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMP ACT: With the stepped-up basis from a
recent sale of the property the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment will
yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in the amount of $571 per year.
An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with
this program. The rehabilitation work will generate additional revenues from building permit
fees, and the local economy would benefit from expanded work by
various building contractors, and material suppliers.3.21 Mills Act Contract No.
MAC-135.0-
06 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)A2100.0 Agr-4918)SUMMARY: A proposal to
approve a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family residence, and
second unit located within the Old Towne Orange Historic District.Estimated
costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the (minimum 10
year) term of
this contract totals $95,770. Location: 332 N. Cleveland Street.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the City
of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-135.0-06),for
the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of
a qualified historic property in exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMPACT:
With the stepped-up basis from a recent sale of the property the
estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in
the amount of $1,051 per year. An annual inspection fee
will cover ongoing administration costs associated with this program. The rehabilitation work
will generate additional revenues from building permit fees, and the local
economy would
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.22 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-136.0-06 (Historic Property
Preservation Agreements)A2100.
0 Agr-4919)SUMMARY: A proposal to approve a Mills Act Contract for
a historic, single-family residence, and accessory second unit located within the
Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs associated with the
repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the (minimum 10 year) term of this
contract totals $96,150.Location:
444 S. Center Street.ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (
Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the City of Orange and the property owner (
Application No. MAC-136.0-06),for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation
of a qualified historic property in exchange
for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMP ACT: With the stepped-up basis from
a recent sale of the property the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment
will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in the .amount of $549 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated
with this program. The rehabilitation work will generate additional revenues from building
permit fees, and the local economy would benefit from expanded work
by various building contractors, and material suppliers.3.23 Mills Act Contract
No. MAC-137.
0-06 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)A2100.0 Agr-4920)SUMMARY: A proposal
to approve a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family
residence located within the Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs associated with
the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the minimum 10 year) term
of this contract totals $175,490. Location: 178 S. Pixley
Street.ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the
City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-137.0-06),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation
of a qualified historic property in exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMP
ACT: With the stepped-up basis from a recent sale of the property
the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the
City in the amount of $564 per year. An annual inspection
fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with this program. The rehabilitation
work will generate additional revenues from building permit fees, and the
local economy
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.24 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-138.0-06 (Historic Property
Preservation Agreements)A2100.
0 Agr-4921)SUMMARY: A proposal to allow the use of a Mills Act Contract
for a historic,commercial property located in a Redevelopment Project area within
the Old Towne Orange Historic District. Estimated costs associated with the
repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the (minimum 10 year) term
of this contract totals $915,318. Location: 922-
940 W. Chapman Avenue.ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (
Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the City of Orange and the property owner (
Application No. MAC-138.0-06),for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation
of a qualified historic property in exchange
for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMP ACT: With the stepped-up basis from
a recent sale of the property the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment
will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in the amount of $2,525 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated
with this program. The rehabilitation work will generate additional revenues from building
permit fees, and the local economy would benefit from expanded work
by various building contractors, and material suppliers.3.25 Mills Act Contract
No. MAC-139.
0-06 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)A2100.0 Agr-4922)SUMMARY: A proposal
to approve a Mills Act Contract for a historic, single-family residence,
and second unit located within the Old Towne Orange Historic District.
Estimated costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the (
minimum 10 year)
term ofthis contract totals $66,250. Location: 330 N. Shaffer
Street.ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the
City of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-139.0-06),
for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation
of a qualified historic property in exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL
IMPACT: With the stepped-up basis from a recent sale of the property
the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the
City in the amount of $704 per year. An annual inspection
fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated with this program. The rehabilitation
work will generate additional revenues from building permit fees, and the
local economy
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.26 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-140.0-06 (Historic Property
Preservation Agreements)A2100.
0 Agr-4923)SUMMARY: A proposal to approve a Mills Act Contract for
a historic, single-family residence located within the Old Towne Orange
Historic District. Estimated costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by
the owner for the minimum 10 year) term of this contract totals $73,500.
Location:
219 W. Palmyra Avenue.ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (
Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the City of Orange and the property owner (
Application No. MAC-140.0-06),for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation
of a qualified historic property in exchange
for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMP ACT: With the stepped-up basis from
a recent sale of the property the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment
will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in the amount of $363 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated
with this program. The rehabilitation work will generate additional revenues from building
permit fees, and the local economy would benefit from expanded work
by various building contractors, and material suppliers.3.27 Mills Act Contract
No. MAC-141.
0-06 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)A2100.0 Agr-4924)SUMMARY: A proposal to allow the
use of a Mills Act Contract for a historic property located in an
Gffice Professional Zone within the Old Towne Orange Historic District.Estimated
costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the owner for the (minimum 10
year) term of
this contract totals $65,835. Location: 158 N. Center Street.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the City
of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-141.0-06),for
the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of
a qualified historic property in exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMPACT:
With the stepped-up basis from a recent sale of the property the
estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in
the amount of $1,134 per year. An annual inspection fee
will cover ongoing administration costs associated with this program. The rehabilitation work
will generate additional revenues from building permit fees, and the local
economy would
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.28 Mills Act Contract No. MAC-142.0-06 (Historic Property
Preservation Agreements)A2100.
0 Agr-4925)SUMMARY: A proposal to approve a Mills Act Contract for
a historic, single-family residence located within the Old Towne Orange
Historic District. Estimated costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by
the owner for the minimum 10 year) term of this contract totals $51,715. Location:
414 S. Center Street.ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (
Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the City of Orange and the property owner (
Application No. MAC-142.0-06),for the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation
of a qualified historic property in exchange
for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMPACT: With the stepped-up basis from
a recent sale of the property the estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment
will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in the amount of $651 per
year. An annual inspection fee will cover ongoing administration costs associated
with this program. The rehabilitation work will generate additional revenues from building
permit fees, and the local economy would benefit from expanded work
by various building contractors, and material suppliers.3.29 Mills Act Contract
No. MAC-143.
0-06 (Historic Property Preservation Agreements)A2100.0 Agr-4926)SUMMARY: A proposal to allow
the use of a Mills Act Contract for a historic,commercial property
located in a Redevelopment Project area within the Old Towne Orange
Historic District. Estimated costs associated with the repair, rehabilitation and maintenance performed by the
owner for the (minimum 10 year) term of
this contract totals $126,115. Location: 350 S. Glassell Street.
ACTION: Approved a Mills Act Contract (Historic Property Preservation Agreement)between the City
of Orange and the property owner (Application No. MAC-143.0-06),for
the preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation of
a qualified historic property in exchange for a reduced property tax assessment.FISCAL IMPACT:
With the stepped-up basis from a recent sale of the property the
estimated Mills Act Property Tax Adjustment will yield an estimated increase in property tax to the City in
the amount of $1,651 per year. An annual inspection fee
will cover ongoing administration costs associated with this program. The rehabilitation work
will generate additional revenues from building permit fees, and the local
economy would
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
DONATIONS
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.30 Donation of 16 unclaimed bikes to the nonprofit organization Mentor ME.
C2500.K)
SUMMARY: UNITY (United Neighbors Involving Today's Youth) was created to
promote networking, grant getting, education, and fundraising opportunities for those
entities involved with Orange's young people. Mentor ME is a nonprofit member of this
coalition that provides fatherless boys adult Christian mentors. The Police Department
would like to donate 16 unclaimed bikes for use in their weekly mentoring events.
DISCUSSION: In response to questions from Councilmember Dumitru, Police Captain
Steve Ames reported that these bicycles had been unclaimed property for approximately a
year; and that unclaimed property is advertised through the newspaper and web site.
MOTION
SECOND
AYES
Dumitru Cavecche
Smith, Murphy,
Cavecche, Dumitru ACTION: Waived policy
of selling unclaimed property at auction and approved donation of 16
unclaimed bikes to the nonprofit Mentor ME.FISCAL IMP ACT:
The estimated loss of revenue through sale of the bikes is $50.RESOLUTIONS 3.31
RESOLUTION
NO. 10089 (E1100.0)A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a
General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, for the Election of
Certain Officers as required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California relating to
General Law Cities.ACTION: Approved.3.
32 RESOLUTION
NO. 10090 (E1100.0)A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Orange to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November
7, 2006 with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to Section
10403 of the Elections Code.ACTION: Approved.PAGE
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.33 RESOLUTION NO. 10091 (E1100.0)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting Regulations for
Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidate's Statements submitted to the
Voters at an Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
ACTION: Approved.
3.34 RESOLUTION NO. 10092 (E1100.0)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, providing for the conduct of a
Special Runoff Election for Elective Offices in the event of a Tie Vote at a Municipal
Election.
ACTION: Approved.
TRACT MAP
3.35 Tract Map No. 16405 - Request for approval. (T4000.0 TRM-16405)
SUMMARY: Tract Map No. 16405 creates 6 residential lots with private road and a 50-
foot access easement to Santiago Canyon Road.
ACTION: Approved the Final Tract Map No. 16405 and accepted dedication of the
easement for the right of access as shown on the Tract Map.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
MOTION - Smith SECOND -
Cavecche AYES - Smith,
Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Items 3.11,
3.14 and 3.30 were removed and heard separately. All other items on the Consent Calendar were
approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY
4.1 Accept resignation from Ben Pruett from the City of Orange Planning Commission,
effective July 10, 2006. (C2500.G.2.5.1)
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Smith AYES - Smith,
Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru Moved to accept,
with regrets, the resignation of Ben Pruett from the City of Orange Planning Commission, effective July
10, 2006.5. REPORTS FROM
COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Dumitru - suggested
that residency and/or work requirements for membership on City Boards and
Commissions be documented in the Orange Municipal Code. The City Manager was instructed to
bring a report back to Council 6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7.1
Report from Public
Works Director - Purchase of specialized equipment to convert fourteen (14) 2006 Crown Victoria pursuit
vehicles (B&W) on a sole source basis.C2500.K)SUMMARY: Request that the
City Council
appropriate $139,773; and authorize the purchase of equipment on a sole source basis
to convert fourteen (14) 2006 Crown Victoria Police Pursuit Vehicles for use by the Orange
Police Department.DISCUSSION: Councilmember Dumitru asked for clarification
that the purchase price quotes were still valid.MOTION - Cavecche SECOND -
Smith AYES - Smith,
Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru
ACTION: 1) Appropriated $
139,773 from unappropriated reserves in
Equipment Replacement Fund No. 720 into Account No. 720-5023-472102 (
Public Works - Vehicle Replacement); and 2) Authorized the purchase of specialized equipment on
a sole source basis to equip fourteen 14) 2006 Crown Victoria Police Pursuit Vehicles from
the following companies: Hi Standard Automotive, Cruisers, West Coast Batteries, Lu's Lighthouse
and Ray Allen K-9 Equipment.PAGE 17
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
7.2 Report from Sr. Assistant to the City Manager - Purchase of Replacement Desktop Computers. (
C2500.E)SUMMARY:
In order to ensure that the City is utilizing technology to meet its business needs,reinvestment
in its technology resources is essential. As budgetary constraints in recent years have
limited the reinvestment in the City's desktop computer inventory, many of the desktop computers
are well beyond their useful life. As result of a comprehensive assessment of the desktop
inventory to evaluate operational deficiencies, it is recommended that 226 desktop computers
be replaced.NOTE:
Mayor Murphy reported a possible conflict of interest due to employment; and left the dais.
DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Dumitru suggested that non-profit organizations be offered the
opportunity to receive the replaced computers.
Mayor pro tern Cavecche thanked staff for re-working this purchase, which resulted in a
reduced
cost.MOTION - Dumitru
SECOND - Smith AYES -
Smith, Cavecche, Dumitru ABSENT - Murphy
ACTION: Authorized the
purchase of 226 desktop computers from Dell Computers for an amount not to
exceed $259,737.79.8. REPORTS FROM
CITY MANAGER City Manager John
Sibley reported on the success of the city's Summer Recreation Programs.9. LEGAL AFFAIRS -
Noue 10. RECESS TO THE
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11. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m. There was no 7:00 p.m. Session scheduled.
The next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2006.
Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a
regular meeting of June 27, 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
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CITY CLERK
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