HomeMy WebLinkAbout10_26_2004 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 9, 2004
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING October 26, 2004
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on October 26,2004 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 Pastor Perry Hipple, Church of the Nazarene
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Joanne Coontz
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT -ABSENT -
Ambriz, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche None 1.
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PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Murphy
announced:Treats in
the Streets, Thursday, October 28th from 4:00 --- 7:00 p.m,Red Ribbon Week
is October 23 --- 31.Councilmember Coontz announced:Veterans
Day Celebration, Thursday,
November llth at 2:00 in Veterans Park at the Depot.2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim
Morales, 700 W.
Walnut, requested bicycle racks be placed in the Plaza area.Val Weaver, 7847 E.
Briarwood, spoke on problems associated with a massage parlor opening near her dance
studio,Mayor pro tern Cavecche
noted that the Police Department was already aware of the massage parlor business and
will be addressing the problem.PAGE 1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
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 othelWise 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 Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of City Council
agenda of a regular meeting of October 26, 2004 at Orange Civic Center kiosk,
Police facility at 11 07 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 and Main Public Library at 101 N. Center Street.
ACTION: Accepted Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a
public record in the Office of the City Clerk.
3.2 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated October 7 and 14, 2004.
ACTION:Approved,
3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, October 12, 2004.
C2500.D.4)
ACTION:Approved,
3.4 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
3.5 Receive and file the City Treasurer's Report, period ending September 30, 2004
C2500.F)
ACTION:Approved,
BIDS
3.6 Bid No. 045-21, A proposal to approve plans and specifications and
authorize advertising bids for the construction of a 16-inch water main on
Villareal Drive.
C2500.M)SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the construction of
a 16-inch water main on Villareal Drive, The project is ready to be advertised for
bids. The engineering cost estimate is $320,
000,00.ACTION: Approved Plans and Specifications and authorized advertising for bids
for the construction ofa 16-inch Water Main on
Villa Real Drive.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted and are available in
the following accounts:601-8041-484501-8323 $
250,000.00 Villareal Waterline Replacement
601-8041-
484501-8400 $
70,000,
00
Pipeline
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.7 Bid No. 045-22; Project No. SP-3504; CDBG Project - Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Wheelchair Access Ramps at Various Locations, Fiscal Year
2004-05.Approval of plans and specifications, and request for authorization to
advertise for bids. (S4000.S.
3.2)SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the
ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2004-05 Project and it is
ready to be advertised for bids, The estimated construction cost
is $170,000.ACTION: I) Transferred $60,000.00 from 310-
9645-483400-5326 (CDBG - Shaffer Street Storm Drain Improvements, Phase 3)
to 310-9645.483300-1328 (ADA Ramp Improvements); and 2)
Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the CDBG ADA
Wheelchair Access
Ramps at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2004-2005,FISCAL llvlP ACT: Funds are budgeted and
will be available upon transfer in
the Capital Improvement Program in the following account:Community
Development Block Grant (
CDBG) --- ADA Improvements 310-9645-
483300-1328, $ 175,000.3.8 CLAIMS (C3200.0)SUMMARY: The following c1aim(
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 c1aim(
s) be denied,a. Owen Fraser
Wright, a minor b. Mollie Ellen
Wright, a minor
c, Jacob Aaron
Wright, a minor d, Heather Wright e. Jason Wright ACTION: Denied Claim(s)
for
damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.CONTRACTS 3.9 Award of contract for a Cost
Allocation
and User Fee Study Update. (A2100.0 Agr-4569)SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the
City Council award a contract in the amount of 60,900 to MuniFinancial to complete
a Cost Allocation and User Fee Study Update and appropriate the additional
funds needed
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: 1) Appropriated $35,900 from the unreserved General Fund balance to 100-
0501-426700 (Other Professional and Consulting Services), 2) Awarded a contract
in the amount of $60,900 to MuniFinancial. 3) Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the contract on behalf of the
City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Adequate funds exist in the unreserved balance of the General
Fund to support the appropriation request. After the appropriation, sufficient funds for the
Cost Allocation and User Fee Study will be available in the following
account:100-0501-426700 $60,900 General Fund/City Treasurer/
Other Professional
and
Consulting Services.FACILITIES 3.10 Request for early closure of the Orange Public Library facilities to
the public on Wednesday, November 24,
2004. (C2500.I)SUMMARY: Early closure of the Main Library and the Taft and
El Modena Branch Libraries (e.g., at 6:00 p,m, rather than 9:00 p,m.) is requested due to
lack of anticipated public use the night
before Thanksgiving Day,ACTION: Approved the closure of the Orange Library facilities at 6:
00 p,m.Wednesday,
November 24, 2004.FISCAL IMPACT: None. Staff hours will be shifted on November 24 to
begin earlier in the day, 8:00 or 9:00 a,m" rather than at 12 noon for those who
normally
work evenings,RESOLUTIONS 3.11 RESOLUTION NO. 9921 (C2500.
M.4.20)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing
submission of an application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
for grant funds under the State Urban Parks and Healthy Communities Program for
a gymnasium/sports center
at Grijalva
Park,ACTION: Approved.3.12 RESOLUTION NO. 9922 (S4000.S.3.
1.2.1)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange temporarily closing
a section of Palm Avenue between Glassell Street and Center Street, and the
temporary suspension of permit parking restrictions within the Chapman University Permit Area
for a special event, from 5:00 p,m, thru 10:30 p,m, on Saturday,
November 6,
2004.ACTION:
Approved,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Coontz SECOND -
Ambriz AYES - Ambriz,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche All items on
the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT
CALENDAR 4. REPORTS FROM
MAYOR MURPHY - None.5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1 Councilmember Ambriz -
Report on telecasting Planning Commission meetings.C2500.G.2.1)Councilmember
Ambriz requested the Planning
Commission meetings be televised. He cited that televising, especially during the
late meeting hours, would give an opportunity for the Council and interested public members
to view the proceedings from home. It was noted that the Irvine Company Development in East
Orange would be before the Planning Commission soon.Councilmember Alvarez suggested the Community
Video Advisory Board review costs and broadcast times, He requested that
re-broadcast times not conflict with work hours and be at more appropriate times, He
suggested that contact be made with the Chapman University Film Department for interns to
help with broadcast needs,Mayor Murphy suggested that
televising other Commission meetings could also be considered,Councilmember Coontz added that
the broadcast times should not compete with popular programming on other channels,
Council directed staff to
bring this item back to Council, at the next Council meeting, for a decision,6. REPORTS FROM
BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS 6.1 Community Video
Advisory Board Annual Report for 2003 - presented by Pat Buttress, Board President. (ORI800.0.
28)Discussion - Ms. Buttress made a
correction to the report--the total allocation for 2003 was 19,446,19, She also
noted that the Board has three vacancies to be filled. She also pointed out that Time Warner is involved
with Channel 6, and not Channel 3.PAGE 5
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
Councilmember Coontz asked who the Public Affairs Manager was at Time Warner since the
previous Manager had retired.
Ms. Buttress stated that the Public Affairs Manager position is currently vacant. She then
introduced Kristy Hennessey, Vice-President of Government Affairs who reported that her
and Joylynn Wasielewski will handle all city
complaints.Mayor pro tern Cavecche noted the new East Orange development will bring in many
new customers and wanted to ensure that Cox Communications, who currently serves a portion
of East Orange, would be serving that
area,In response to questions from Councilmember Ambriz on the rebroadcasting of the
Candidates Forum, it was noted that the community website for Time Warner shows the rebroadcast
times,and staff would look into a link to that website from the City
website.MOTION - Ambriz
SECOND - Coontz AYES -
Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Received
and Filed,7. ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS 7.1
Report from the Library Services Director on plans and specifications and request for authorization
to advertise for bids for construction of the Orange Main Library Expansion (Project
No. SP-3436) (C2500.I)SUMMARY:
Plans and specifications have been completed for the proposed expansion of the Main
Library and History Center Project, and approval has been received from the state Office of Library
Construction for those plans and specifications. The project is ready to be advertised for bids,
The estimated construction cost is $10.3million, including 7% for contingencies and 7%for
construction engineering,An
Addendum to previously approved MND No. ENV 1688-02 has also been prepared In
compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Discussion
Nora Jacob, City Librarian, provided a report, noting that bid plans will be available on line.
Mayor Murphy noted that the fountain restoration project was progressing and will be finished
earlier than expected,
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 9920
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange making certain findings under the
California Environmental Quality Act; adopting an Addendum to the Final Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Orange Main Library Expansion; and approving plans,
specifications and contract documents and authorizing notice inviting bids for construction of the
Orange Main Library Expansion.
MOTION - Alvarez SECOND -
Ambriz AYES - Ambriz,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Approved.FISCAL
IMP ACT:
Funds are budgeted and are available in the following accounts:500-2001-481200-
9901 $ 5,259,747,00 (Capital Projects)
552-2001-481200-9901 $ 7.146,129,00 (
State Bond Grant)Total $12,
405,876.00 7.2 Report from Public Works Director on Contract Change Order No.1 (
Bid No. 045-03; SP-3492) Adding the Reconstruction of Meats Avenue
between Glassell Street and Pacific Way to the FY 2004/05
StreetMaintenance Asphalt Concrete Overlay/Reconstruction Project. (
A2100.0 Agr-1784.B)SUMMARY: Contract Change Order (CCO) No, 1 authorizes payment
for extra work at agreed prices, The total amount of Contract Change Order No, 1 is $230,862,
50. This CCO will add Meats Avenue reconstruction from Glassell Street to about 1,800 feet
west
of Glassell to the project.CITY COUNCIL CONVENED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, ITEM NO.
7.1 RESOLUTION NO. 9919 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange
approving and authorizing the execution of a Cooperation and Reimbursement Agreement with
the Orange Redevelopment Agency for the reconstruction of Meats Avenue between
Glassell Street and
Pacific Way,MOTION -
Coontz SECOND - Alvarez AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy,
Coontz, Cavecche Approved Resolution No, 9919; and approved Contract Change Order No.1 in the
amount of 230,862,50 to All
American Asphalt.FISCAL IMP ACT: Upon approval by the Orange Redevelopment Agency of
the requested appropriation, funds will be available in account: 943-9800-
483300-3120 $230,862,50 Northwest & SouthwestTax Exempt Bond
Proceeds Fund/
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1 Update on Re-broadcasting City Conncil Meetings at user friendly times. (C2500.
E)Assistant to the City Manager, Irma Hernandez explained the process for broadcasting
and rebroadcasting Council meetings. It is currently a manual system to rebroadcast meetings,
but staff is working with Time Warner to automate the system which should be ready
within approximately one month, and rebroadcasts can then be made at other times, such as
evenings and
weekends,Mayor pro tern Cavecche suggested that the rebroadcast be done on the off-Tuesday to
keep all Tuesdays dedicated to City Council meetings, and also agreed with
weekend showings.Councilmember Ambriz commended staff for addressing this issue and suggested that
the time chosen for rebroadcasting be user friendly. He noted that meetings can even be
rebroadcast on
the website,9.
LEGAL AFFAIRS 9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 17-04 (FIRST READING) (
A2500.0 ORD-17-04)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting
Fats, Oils and Grease Control Regulations
applicable to Food Service Establishments.Discussion --- Councilmember Coontz asked how many employees were
being hired
to oversee this program,Public Works Director, Harry Thomas indicated that three of
the four Environmental Compliant Specialist positions assigned to oversee the on-site program are
new hires, The positions
are funded in the budget.Councilmember Alvarez asked about
the funding for the program,Mr. Thomas indicated these positions are funded
through sanitation fees, which were restructured about
six to eight months ago,Councilmember Ambriz expressed concern about the public outreach
for this program with the restaurant community. He also asked what was the role of
the consultant and whether there would be a
cost to the business owner.Mr. Thomas explained the public outreach program to date, noting the
program needs to be in effect by December 24th in order to meet the compliance deadline,
He then explained that staff has a business friendly approach, and that enforcement would occur
only if a restaurant refused to comply with the regulations. He indicated that the
contacts with the Restaurant Operators Association has been very positive as the Association
supports the program and maintains contact with their membership. He further explained that the
City's consultant assisted in crafting the language of the ordinance and assisted with
inspections based
ontheir expertise.PAGE 8
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
Mayor pro tern Cavecche reiterated that this program is a mandated program by the Regional
Water Quality Control Board, as well as stated that there exists a kit containing a video on best
management practices and a blueprint for restaurants on how to implement the program, She
encouraged one additional outreach to the restaurants.
Councilmember Coontz suggested the City look into grease pickups in areas where problems
occur with smaller-diameter sewage pipes being clogged more frequently. This occurs
more often in densely populated
areas.Mr. Thomas indicated that on the commercial side, there are private grease collection
businesses that the City is not involved in, He stated that ongoing education efforts will continue
with cafeterias, restaurants and food
establishments,MOTION --- Alvarez
SECOND - Cavecche AYES -
Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Moved that
Ordinance No. 17-04 be read by title only and same was adopted and approved by the
preceding vote.10.
RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The
City Council recessed at 5:35 p,m. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:a.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title:
City Attorney b,
Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6:City
Negotiators: Personnel Director Steven Pham & Personnel Manager Mike Harary Employee
Organization: All Bargaining Units 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.PAGE
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7:00 P,M, SESSION
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.13.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 13.
1 ZONE CHANGE 1227-04; NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1733-04 - 300 AND 400
BLOCKS OF SOUTH GRAND STREET - CITY OF ORANGE (ZI500.0 ZCG-1227-
04)Time set for public hearing to consider a proposal to change the zoning of 43
parcels approximately 8 acres) from Duplex Residential (R2-6) to Single Family
Residential (RI-6)within the 300-400 blocks
of South Grand Street.Note: Negative Declaration No. 1733-04 was prepared
in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,Staff Report - Director of Community Development Department,
Alice Angus presented the staff report, noting the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) will be lowered
with this zoning, as well as changing the permitted use of the property from two units to
one; noting, however, that State law now allows secondary accessory units of a maximum
of 640 square feet.MAYOR MURPHY
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING The following people spoke in opposition to the proposed rezone,
Their concerns included -there are no current problems on the street and it should be left alone;
many homes were purchased with the intent to build on the property; a grandfathering clause is
needed for those who
purchased under R2:Ken Milbrat, 308
S. California St.;Corinne Schreck,
446 N. James;Gloria Suess, representing property owners at 391
S, Grand St.;Brigid Jabour,
478 S. Shaffer.The following people spoke in favor of the proposed rezone. Their
concerns included -existence of too much traffic and parking problems on this street; need to limit
growth and density and protect the Historic District; benefit the neighborhood and increase
property values:Angie Rust, 493 S.
Grand St.;Joan Newcomb, 429 S.
Grand St.;Karen Imfeld, 421 S,
Grand St.;Noel Wilcox, 458 - 460 S. Grand
St.;Andrea McCullough, 325 S.
Shaffer Janet Crenshaw, 400 block North Shaffer,
OTPA,Dennis Caldwell, 428 S.
Orange Mary Matuzak, 340 S,
Grand Patty Ricci, 618
Culver Mayor Murphy announced three phone calls had been received in favor of the
rezone,PAGE
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING-
Council Comments
Councilmember Alvarez asked how this zone change process began and whether staff kept track
of the positions of the homeowners living on these two blocks regarding this issue,
Ms, Angus reported that a few years ago the City had received a petition from the homeowners
requesting the rezone, Numerous workshops have been held with a vast majority of participants
supporting the rezone, Opposition came from those who desired to build under the R-2
zone,She also indicated that a comprehensive General Plan update has begun and based on land
use designations, specifically in the Old Town area, there may be more blocks identified for
rezoning in the
future,Councilmember Coontz stated her support for the downzoning. She reported that upon
visiting the neighborhood, although there were many parking spaces on nearby streets, parking on
Grand Street was non-existent. She mentioned the state mandate to allow granny pads without
the local jurisdiction consideration, She added that the FAR in Old Towne is too high
and recommended that issue be addressed as part ofthe General
Plan update,Mayor pro tern Cavecche questioned whether in order to have a second unit on an
R-2 zoned property, does the first unit need to be owner occupied; and if not, could both
units be rentals?Ms, Angus clarified that both units under the R-2
zoning could be rentals,Mayor pro tern Cavecche asked if the sewer system in the Old Towne
area would be updated,Public Works Director, Harry Thomas responded that any structural
deficiencies in the sewer system would be addressed as the issues arose, Today's standards require a
sewer pipe to be eight inches in diameter, but the old
standard was six inches.Mayor Murphy addressed the grandfather clause issue raised earlier by
a homeowner. He asked if the homeowner would be charged for a letter clarifying
the previous zoning being grandfathered upon the property, He supported a guarantee
that current homeowners with second units on their property be given a letter in the event of a
disaster damaging their property,This would allow them to replace the second home, based on what
existed on their property when this zone change took effect. He stated that there are 11 homeowners
who fell into this category and he wanted to see each of these homeowners receive a letter in
their
file at no charge,City Attorney, Dave DeBeny indicated that the general rule would be that
as long as non-conformance did not become greater, a homeowner could rebuild
to the
specifications that
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Councilmember Coontz agreed that these properties are now being listed as non-conforming
and it should be noted in a
file.In response to questions by Councilmember Ambriz, it was noted that other areas in Old
Towne will be addressed as part ofthe General Plan
update,Councilmember Alvarez asked if every property owner has been noticed on this item and
how many
times,Ms, Angus responded that in the past three to four years, there have been approximately
9 workshops and meetings in which the public has been
invited,Mayor Murphy clarified that the zoning on these two blocks has always been R-2
since the inception of zoning regulations back in the
1950's,Mayor pro tern Cavecche stated that the garage requirements have caused many of
the problems of no privacy and lowering of property values; and suggested these requirements
be reviewed,She mentioned the State's granny unit regulation; and also expressed concern for
the sewer capacity issues in the
historic area,Mayor Murphy reiterated that although this rezone will solve the number of units for
the future,it will not alleviate the number of rental units, as many of the single units have been
kept as rentals, He was in support of this rezone because of the overwhelming response of
the residents of these
particular blocks,Councilmember Coontz noted there are car and overcrowding issues that the City is
unable
to address.Mayor pro tern Cavecche agreed that the charge for grandfathering letters should
be eliminated and/or the II property owners be given a grandfathering
letter now.
Council Action:MOTION -
Alvarez SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Moved
to adopt Negative Declaration No. 1733-04,
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
ORDINANCE NO. 23-04 (FIRST
READING)An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Reclassification of
43 Parcels, approximately 8 acres of property, located in the 300-400 blocks of South
Grand Street from R2-6 to the RI-
6 Zoning Classification (R1-
6),Zone Change No.
1227-04 Applicant:
City of Orange
MOTION --- Alvarez SECOND - Coontz AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor
Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Moved that Ordinance No, 23-04 be read by title only and same was set
for second reading by the preceding vote; and staff was directed to
immediately generate letters regarding grandfathering for each current owner of record for legally non-
conforming units created by this zone change; and not to charge for future zoning
verification letters for these homes,13.2 MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
332-04, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2004-163,AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 1732-
04 - HEDLEY ORANGE I, L.
L.C.C2500.G.2.0.1)Time set for public hearing to consider a proposal to
construct a 79,655 square foot multiple-tenant industrial condominium complex on a 4,13
acre vacant site (strawbeny
field), located at 313 West Grove Avenue,Note: Negative Declaration No. 1732-
04 was prepared in compliance
with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,Discussion Director of the Community Development
Department, Alice Angus gave the staff report, noting that the industrial condominium nature of this project,
which is rare, is the reason that the Council is making the final decision on this
Tentative
Parcel Map along with the Major Site Plan,Councilmember Coontz reiterated the
need to require applicants to maintain the landscaping,noting that in commercial and industrial
zoned areas, buildings are maintained but sometimes the landscaping is neglected. She had raised this
issue on previous developments, and had hoped it
would be included in conditions from
now on,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Ken Hansen, 3189 Airway, Costa Mesa, representing the Applicant, stated that they are in full
agreement with all the conditions, explaining this type industrial condominium development will
provide ownership opportunities for many small businesses, He noted that special features have
been added to the project to address safety, noise, and dust. He described that there are no two-
story buildings, but all buildings are one-story and emphasized that this is a
condominium project with Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R), This will be a
professionally-managed industrial park with reserves for roof repair, painting, and asphalt repair. Each
owner of the building would be required to join the owners association, maintain a reserve budget
for repairs and maintenance, and pay monthly
dues,Mayor pro tern Cavecche asked if a management company was already in place and
questioned whether there will be a sidewalk in front of the
building.Mr. Hansen responded that they will be going out to bid for the management company and
that the Applicant will hold the ownership ofthe units until all of the units are sold, at which time
the entire association will be turned over. He also reported that they would be constructing
a sidewalk and noted the units' price per square foot will be in the $170 to $180
range,The Council commented this was a great project and a great addition to the area; and thanked
the applicant for the addition of the
sidewalk.MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC
HEARING Council
Action:RESOLUTION NO,
9918 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Negative Declaration
No,1732-04, Major Site Plan Review No, 332-04 and Tentative Parcel Map No.
2004-163 to allow the construction of a 79,655 square foot
Multiple-Tenant Industrial Condominium Complex upon property located
at 313 West Grove Avenue.Applicant: Hedley
Orange I, L.
L.C,MOTION -
Coontz SECOND - Alvarez AYES - Ambriz, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy,
Coontz, Cavecche Moved to approve Resolution No. 9918; with the added condition that the landscaping is
to be maintained per the
approved plans.For the record, Councilmember Coontz requested that in the future, landscape
maintenance be included in the conditions that are required
of developers,
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES October 26, 2004
14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT --- None.15.
ADJOURNMENT - The City Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting
is scheduled for November 9,2004,UR>HY
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