HomeMy WebLinkAbout1_29_2002 - Council Minutes - Adjourned Regular MeetingAPPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 12,2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 29, 2002
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on January 29, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. in
an Adjourned Regular Meeting, Study Session in the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue,
Orange, California.
4:30 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor Murphy
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche 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.3.1 Declaration of
City Clerk, Cassandra J. Cathcart, declaring posting of City Council agenda of an adjourned
regular meeting of January 29, 2002 at Orange Civic Center, Main Library at
101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia,the Eisenhower Park Bulletin
Board, and summarized on Time-Warner Communications, 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.
ACTION: Accepted Declaration
of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as a public record in
the Office of the City Clerk.3.2 Consideration
to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.ACTION:Approved.PAGE
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Slater SECOND -
Cavecche AYES - Slater,
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 -
None 6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS 6.1 Presentation by board
members of the new City of Orange Public Library Foundation and City of Orange
Community Services Foundation, to inform the City Council about the foundations' objectives
and activities in raising support for libraries,parks and recreational facilities and
programs in the community.Gary Wann, Director of Community
Services, introduced the following members of the Community Services Foundation who were
present:Tim Paone, The Irvine Company
Dr. Don Gibson, Ideal Chiropractic
Manny Torres, Bank of Orange
County Christine Carpenter, The Block at
Orange Vince Ferragamo, Touchdown Real Estate
Mark Galyean, Coca-Cola Enterprises
Gaye Soroka, Waste Management
Company passed away this year and Rhoda Anderson, Bank of America resigned.Mr.
Wann discussed community
needs for both foundations and their evolvement to what they have become today. The
concept goes back 5-6 years when Mayor Coontz went public and created a Library
Foundation which evolved into this foundation. Both foundations have now become operational. Mr.
Wann thanked Robert Kiley who for the past two years assisted him with putting together
the foundations; and Nora Jacob, Executive Director of the Library Foundation. To meet
the challenges ahead they are looking at a city that will grow both in physical size and
population growth. Mr. Wann commented there is a real need for a community center and a
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
Vince Ferragamo stated their mission statement is to enhance the quality of life in the
community by pursuing opportunities for greater involvement in community programs and
services. This will be accomplished through financial and community partnerships which will
focus upon new and enhanced programs, increased participation and new and improved facilities.
Their goals and objectives are to maximize participation in a wide variety of needed community
services; to facilitate community partnerships to provide community services and to provide
financial support for participation in community programs. The number one priority of the
Community Foundation is building a gymnasium. Fund raising efforts have begun and with the
help from all community members, the goals will be met.
Nora Jacob, City Librarian introduced the following Public Library Foundation Board of
Directors present:
Bob Holland, Attorney at Law (retired) - President Jonell
Schlund, Business Solutions Consulting Group LLC Doug
Willits, Pacific Circuit Supply Mike
Learakos, TJM Inc./Katella Grill Phyllis
Cayhill, St. Joseph Health System Not
present: Randy Bosch, Ware & Malcomb Architects, Betty Beldon Palmer, Jackie Slater and
Gaddi Vasquez who will be leaving shortly as he is the new Director ofthe Peace Corp.Bob
Holland stated their Mission Statement is to encourage financial support and enhance library facilities,
services and programs through community partnerships. Their goals are to achieve development
of a state-of-the-art central library; enhance the quality of all Orange
Public Library facilities and services; identifY, develop and engage community partners in support of
the Orange Public Library; identify opportunities and generate individual, corporate
and institutional donations; and collaborate with the City and other support groups and organizations
to achieve community-wide support for the Library Foundation's activities. The
Library Foundation's number one goal is to support and raise funds for a new,
state-of-the-art Main Library.The City Council has set aside two million dollars in the Library
fund at this time with another
one-
half million dollars coming every year.Fundraising Community Foundation Inc. - Mr. Wann presented two checks, one
from Villa Ford for $10,000 and $20,000 from Don Kennedy, First American Title with a
commitment for the next five years.Also another firm commitment for a substantial sum of
money from a well known business leader should be received within 10 days. Mr. Wann
will contact Councilmembers at that time.Public Library Foundation - Nora Jacob reported on two
fund raisers; Soroptimist's annual luncheon, April 27, 2002, the theme is Score with Reading and
the honored guest is Jackie Slater. Those fundraising efforts will go to the new Library.
Also, the "Authors and Appetizers Series" fundraisers will begin every quarter. The first one is on March
24th at
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
of the DeAngelos, Andersons and Livingstones. Ms. Jacob thanked Councilmember Coontz for
her efforts in this event and the entire Council for their support. Leadership Orange this year has
announced the Library as their project and will have a proposal to generate money.
Doug Willits premiered the video "Paving the Road Toward Tomorrow." This video was
produced with the support from the Orange Rotary Community Trust Fund, Jeff Cole, graduate
of Chapman Film School and Gaddi Vasquez who was the narrator.
Council comments:
Councilmember Slater commented he was impressed with the progress that has been made and
thanked the foundation members. He asked if any specific goals relating to the raising of x-
number of dollars would be raised. For example, the first year we hope to raise x number of
dollars? Mr. Wann indicated a meeting is scheduled for February to discuss this and set financial
goals year by year. Ms. Jacob also indicated the Library Foundation Board will meet in February
to also discuss financial goals. June 14th is the deadline for a Library Bond Act application
which requires 35% local match. How the City of Orange makes that 35% does not matter, it
could be cash, land or private donations. In order to set a target, the Foundation will need to step
forward to the Council with their goals and go forward with the bond act application.
Mayor pro tem Alvarez was pleased that the City had assisted Villa Ford in the past and now
they have reciprocated and are giving back to the community. He also commended Mr. and Mrs.
Kiley for their insight and assistance.
Councilmember Coontz commented on how patient she has been because for years Council has
tried to start a foundation. Both foundations are extremely important to the community.
Councilmember Coontz expressed appreciation to the foundation members and indicated the
Councilmembers can help in many ways because they are committed to both projects.
Councilmember Cavecche commended and thanked both foundation members for their
commitment and efforts. They are doing it for the two greatest loves the people of Orange have
for their City - the parks, recreation facilities and libraries. The foundation members are needed for
this fundraising role and Councilmembers will be there for support.Mayor
Murphy personally, and on behalf of the residents of Orange, thanked both boards. Of the
25% of the population being under 18, this calls out the need and the action required. This will
take dedication from the community to set aggressive goals and move forward to make those happen.
On behalf of the residents of Orange, Mayor Murphy thanked the board members.7.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None 8. REPORTS
FROM CITY MANAGER - None PAGE 4
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None 10.
ADJOURNMENT The
City Council adjourned at 5:15 p.m.l~~~
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