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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4_6_2004 - Council Minutes - Adjourned Regular MeetingAPPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 13, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING April 6, 2004 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 6:00 P.M. JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION I. OPENING 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Mayor Murphy 1.3 ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT- Ambriz, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ABSENT - Alvarez PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT - Brandman, Chairman Pruett, Smith, Domer ABSENT - Bonina PARK PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS PRESENT - Selman, Hairston, Chairman Blanc, Gilmer, Remland ABSENT - None 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS - None.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.PAGE 1 n - -- --- - -- ----1--- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2004 3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 3.1 Declaration of City Clerk, Mary E. Murphy, declaring posting of the City Council Agenda of an Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 6, 2004 at Orange Civic Center in the north facing kiosk, Police Facility at 1107 North Batavia, and 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting; and available at the Orange Civic Center City Clerk's Office and Main 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. MOTION - Cavecche SECOND - Coontz AYES - Ambriz, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ABSENT - Alvarez The Consent Calendar was approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY - None.5. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS - None.6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None.7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER 8.1 Report on the Draft Seven Year Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2004-05 to 2010-2011. (C2500.J.l. l)Barbara Messick, Sr. Assistant tothe City Manager, provided an overview of the CIP process.Community Development - Alice Angus reviewed CIP projects.Community Services - Gabe Garcia reviewed CIP projects. Councilmember Coontz askedabout ADA compliance at Hart Park, especially at the steps behind the outdoor theater; and suggested that CDBG funds could be used for this type of project. She also asked about a joint use agreement with the School District for Killefer Park.PAGE 2 r CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2004 Mr. Garcia reported ADA compliance will be addressed during the renovation of the north side of Hart Park. He also reported the City is currently working on an agreement with the School District for Killefer Park, that the agreement is long over due and they are hoping to establish a long term agreement. Councilmember Coontz noted the great job the Park Planning and Development Commissioners are doing. Mayor pro tern Cavecche noted her concerns about Killefer Park, stating that she is anxious to get this park up to par. Mayor Murphy suggested the Killefer Park issue be agendized for the Cities-School Committee.Councilmember Ambriz wanted assurance that staff was including community input for renovations at parks in West Orange.Mr. Garcia reported staff did meet with residents in West Orange on a master plan to address park issues, that staff has tried to mitigate community concerns, and will invite the public back again for a final consensus.Councilmember Ambriz asked about the vision for Grijalva Park and the picnic shelter at Shaffer Park.Mr. Garcia reported staff will conduct community workshops and will evaluate sites for the Grijalva Park gymnasium and how they relate to the overall vision; and the picnic shelter renovation at Shaffer Park is scheduled for 2005-06 fiscal year.Park Commissioner Blanc noted the Park Commission is very satisfied with the process used for community input which includes residents, neighbors, park users and considers budgetary constraints.Councilmember Ambriz wanted to ensure that Commission meetings were well publicized.Park Commissioner Remland stressed the importance of joint use agreements between the City and the School District.Councilmember Coontz noted that in the past, the School District had considered selling the Killefer Park property.Councilmember Ambriz spoke on the importance of joint use agreements, citing an example of El Camino Park, Portola School and Sycamore School.Planning Commissioner Smith noted the Planning Commission always tries to look at joint use facilities when reviewing developments. PAGE3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2004 Mayor pro tern Cavecche noted that joint use negotiations was included as a priority in the Council goals; but pointed out that Orange Unified School District does not just serve Orange residents, but also includes Anaheim and Villa Park. Council discussed residency policies for parks and possible conflicts with the School District's policies. Economic Development - RickOtto reviewed CIP projects.Mayor pro tern Cavecche asked about the West Chapman Reinvestment Program; and pointed out the sales tax for the Village of Orange is only a predicted sales tax at this time.Mr. Otto explained the Agency has had very poor response to the West Chapman Reinvestment Program. Councilmember Coontz asked about the circulation problems at the Village.Ms. Alice Angus, Community Development Director, reported the re-design of the center, along with new signage, will help with the circulation. Councilmember Coontz asked about the First Time Homebuyers Program and the $22,000 that is allowed under that program; and asked how many residents are in the Mobile Home Assistance program. Mr. Otto explained there has been a drop in the First Time Homebuyers Program because of low interest rates, and staff is looking at how money is to be used for several types of programs. He also reported that there are six residents involved with the Mobile Home program. Councilmember Ambriz spoke on the need to increase the dollar amount for the First Time Homebuyers Program; and asked about the sign program for Old Towne. Mr. Otto reviewed the process for the conceptual design of Old Towne signs; which has not yet been implemented. Planning Commissioner Smith wanted to ensure that the Old Towne residents were included in any review for Downtown signage. Mayor Murphy pointed out that any final review for the sign program will include public review. Planning Commissioner Smith pointed out that the dynamics of West Chapman will be changed with the recent approval of new high end apartment projects; and suggested the West Chapman Reinvestment Program be readvertised. She also asked about the Water Street property. PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2004 The City Manager explained the Water Street property was purchased to expand the Water Plant facilities and to be used for the relocation of Fire Station No.1; with the balance used for possible housing. Briefings will be provided to the Council in the near future as these proposed uses have been consolidated for better use of the property. Fire Department - Chief Vince Bonacker reviewed the CIP projects.Chief Bonacker reported the relocation of Fire Station No. 1 will include only Station 1 and not the Administration office, and is budgeted for FY 05-06. The Station is in the conceptual design stage and will be compatible with Old Towne. In response to questions from Planning Commissioner Smith, Chief Bonacker reported there is no new Fire Station proposed in East Orange west of the toll road; but there is a Station 9 proposed for east of the toll road, which will be funded by The Irvine Company as part of The Irvine Company's East Orange development. Library - Nora Jacob reviewed CIP projects.Councilmember Coontz asked about possible expansion of the El Modena Branch Library and the adjoining flood control property.Staff explained there is no money currently budgeted for expansion of the El Modena Branch Library and the adjoining property is still part of the flood control system for the City.MIS - Barbara Messick reviewed the CIP projects.The City Manager explained that while the dollar amounts seem high for this program, they have been significantly reduced over the years.In response to questions from Councilmember Ambriz, Ms. Messick explained the City's new website design will be presented to the Council this summer; and the public will be able to pay bills and access City forms and general information 24 hours a day with the new website.Police In response to questions from Mayor pro tern Cavecche, Captain Bob Gustafson reportet:construction has not begun on the Sergeant / Report writing room relocation.PAGE 5 I--------_..._"--~----~~----_...._--_.---"---.--- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2004 Public Works - Harry Thomas reviewed the CIP projects.Councilmember Coontz asked about the Chapman and Yorba intersection widening and how it will affect the traffic weaving that occurs from the 55 Freeway Chapman offramp; and spoke on the importance of the 55 Freeway / Meats intersection.Mr. Thomas explained the proposed intersection widening will create an additional lane and should improve the traffic weaving at Chapman and Y orba. He also explained a phased approach to the 55 Freeway / Meats interchange, which will be a long term project.Mayor pro tern Cavecche spoke on the importance of adding the 55 Freeway / Meats interchange to the Circulation Element, and that even offramps would be beneficial to that portion of the City. Planning Commissioner Smith asked about the storm drain system.Mr. Thomas explained there was poor drainage in many parts of the City built prior to 1975, but there have been improvements; and storm drains are a necessary item that are only appreciated in severe rain storms.Planning Commissioner Pruett asked about the effects of the storm water management requirements on the City's storm drain system.Mr. Thomas explained each permit cycle gets more costly and more involved and the City may be looking at treatment facilities in the future.Mayor Murphy acknowledged and thanked the members of the Planning Commission and the Park Planning and Development Commission for their time and efforts on critical issues which affect the entire community.9. LEGAL AFFAIRS-None. 10. ADJOURNMENT The City Cour.ciI adjourned at 7:45 p.m. M~URP CITY CLERK. r1f ~A;P#:;#HY MAYO PAGE 6