HomeMy WebLinkAbout3_26_2002 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 9,2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING March 26, 2002
The City Council ofthe City of Orange, California convened on March 26, 2002 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 Chaplain Cadet Major Olga Salce
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Orange High School's Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
Color Guard
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ABSENT -
None 1.4
PRESENTATIONSIANNOUNCEMENTSI INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Murphy
introduced Boy Scout Troop 241 in attendance.Proclamation presented
to Evan Hunsberger, honoring him for republishing the devotional book, "
Strength for Service to God and Country"Employee Service
Awards - the following employeesreceived Service Awards:Adriana Pasino - Police (
not present); Desiree Cosby - Finance; Steven Pham -Personnel (not present); Linda Salas - Fire (
not present); Terry Frederick - Community Development (not present)A presentation was given by
Dana Smith, Executive
Director of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on the annexation process of
the unincorporated county islands. The Island Annexation Program which is
a partnership between the State,the County of Orange, the League of Cities
and LAFCO was reviewed and the responsibilities of LAFCO, the County and the City
of Orange as well as issues that typically affect residents in those County islands.2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS TAPE 550 Barbara Lichman, Newport
Beach, thanked the citizens of
Orange for voting against Measure W (Great Park 1 El Toro Airport);
and spoke on a possible lawsuit to overturn the validity of Measure W.PAGE 1 1-
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
John Colclough, 11331 Arroyo, Santa Ana, suggested using the portion of EI Modena
Park on the west side of Hewes Street as a soccer field, still leaving adequate area for a
flood control basin.
Mayor Murphy suggested Mr. Colclough forward his suggestions to the City Manager.
Larry Root, Newport Beach, thanked the citizens of Orange for voting against Measure W.
3.CONSENT CALENDAR TAPE 745
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 a regular meeting of March 26, 2002 at Orange Civic Center, Main
Library at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, the
Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board, summarized on Time-Warner
Communications,and available on the City's website www.cityoforange.org, 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.ACTION: Accepted Declaration of Agenda Posting and authorized its retention as
a public record in the Office ofthe City
Clerk.3.2 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated March 7 and 14,
2002.ACTION:
Approved.3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting March 12,
2002.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 for the period ending February
28,2002. (C2500.
F)ACTION:
Approved.PAGE
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
AGREEMENTS
3.6 Amendment No.3 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-9228 between the
City of Orange and the Orange County Transportation Authority regarding
time extension on the Project Report (PR) and the Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIRlEIS) for the SR-22 (Garden Grove
Freeway) between the SR-57/I-5 southbound branch connector and the
City Drive
off-ramp. (A2100.0 AGR-3248.3)SUMMARY: The attached Amendment No.
3 extends the expiration date of Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-9228
through December 31, 2002, allowing the completion of the
CalTrans required Project Report (PR) and Environmental Impact ReportlEnvironmental Impact Statement for
new ramp connectors between the Santa Ana Freeway (Rte 5)10range Freeway (Rte 57) and
a new off-ramp location between the City Drive and Lewis
St. on the north side of the Rte. 22 Freeway.
ACTION: Approved Amendment No.3
to Cooperative Agreement No.
C-9-9228.FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)3.7
First Amendment to Attorney Services
Agreement with the Law Firm of Livingston Mattesich. (A2100.0 AGR-
3750.1)SUMMARY: The City entered into an agreement with Livingston & Mattesich to provide
legal services in connection with an alleged violation of the City's
Campaign Contribution Ordinance. The proposed First Amendment
will increase the not to exceed amount from $30,000 to $60,000.The City Attorney requested a
continuance of this
item to April
9, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.MOTION -
Murphy SECOND - Alvarez AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Continue
to
April 9th at the 7:00 p.m. session.BIDS 3.8
Eisenhower Park Bridge Replacement Project: Approval of Plansand Specifications
and Authorization to Advertise for Bids. (C2500.M.4.13)SUMMARY:
Plans and Specifications have been completed for the removal and reconstruction of
three drive bridges and one pedestrian access bridge within
Eisenhower Park.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for the
Eisenhower Park Bridge Replacement Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the following account:
510-7021-485100-0092 $174,384.
00 Eisenhower Park 3.9
CLAIMS (C3200.0)The City Attorney recommends that the Orange City Council
deny the following Claim(s) for damages and deny the Applications to Present
a Late Claim:Deny the following Applications to Present
a Late Claim:a.
Anthony R. Saiz
b. Cathy Saiz Deny the following
Claims for Damages:
c. Gregory Cabo
d. Cindy Eazor e.
Miriam Z. Greenberg f.
Linda J. Horton g.
Sean M. Hughes
h. Thomas Turk ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and denied Applications to Present
a Late Claim and referred to City
Attorney
and Adjuster CONTRACTS 3.10 Capital Improvement Project No. 9901, Main Library
Expansion Project. Approval of a First Amendment to the Consultant Services
Agreement with U1trasystems Environmental Inc. for the preparation of
Environmental Documentation in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (
CEQA). (A2100.
0 AGR-3972.1)SUMMARY: This contract authorizes Ultrasystems Environmental
Inc. to prepare and process an environmental document for the City's Main
Library Expansion Project in
compliance with CEQA requirements.ACTION: Approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with
Ultrasystems Environmental Inc. on behalf of the City for an amount
not-to-exceed $54,000.00.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted
or available in the
following accounts:
54,000.00 500-2001-
481200-
9901PAGE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.11 Third amendment to Berryman Henigar contract in the amount of $18,000 for
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 34 Infrastructure Valuation
Services for the Storm Drain System, Water System, Sewer System, and Bridges.
A2100.0 AGR-3581.
3)SUMMARY: The City has previously contracted with Berryman Henigar for
the valuation of the City's infrastructure in order to meet the requirements of
GASB Statement No. 34. This amendment would provide for the valuation of the Storm
Drain System, Water System, Sewer System, and the Bridges, which would complete
the valuation of all of the City
infrastructure.ACTION: Approved the third amendment to consultant services agreement for GASB
34 Infrastructure Services to Berryman Henigar in the amount of$18,
000.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the amount of $11,500 in account
number 100-5001-426700 (Department of Public
Works Administration-Contractual Services)and $6,500 is available in Account 100-
1231-426700 (Finance
General Accounting -Other Professional Services).3.12 Accepting Completion of a Certain Public
Work Improvement described as Hart Park ConcessionlRestroom Buildings and
Related Improvements, Bid No. 990-37;and authorization to file Notice of Completion
with the
County Recorder. (No staff report required).SUMMARY: Bid No. 990-37,
Hart Park Concession/Restroom Buildings and Related Improvements.
Contractor:
MJ Contractor. Staff recommends acceptance of improvements.ACTION: Accepted completion
of public work improvement; authorized release of Frontier Pacific Insurance Company Bond No.
SD0008-8151, in the amount of $515,000;and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to
execute
the Notice of Completion.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.RESOLUTIONS REMOVED AND HEARDSEPARATELY)
3.13 RESOLUTION NO. 9574 (S4000.S.4)A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Orange temporarily closing a section of Collins Avenue from Main
Street to Batavia Street for a special event.Mayor pro tern Alvarez suggested this event
be included in the list of
annual events which require street closures each year.The City Manager stated staff will review
this suggestion
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 26, 2002
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
MOTION - Alvarez SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Approved.3.
14 RESOLUTION
NO. 9575 (S4000.S.4)A Resolutionof
the City Council of the City of Orange temporarily closing a section of Marks Street between
Chapman Avenue and 500 feet southerly for a special event.ACTION: Approved.3.
15 RESOLUTION
NO. 9577 (C2500.H)A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Ronnie E. Sanchez of
the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than twenty-nine years
of loyal and dedicated service.ACTION: Approved.
3.16
RESOLUTION NO. 9578 (C2500.H)A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Stephen J.
Phillips of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than thirty
years of loyal and dedicated service.ACTION: Approved.
3.17
RESOLUTION NO. 9579 (C2500.H)A Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Terry L. Armstrong
of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than thirty-eight
years ofloyal and dedicated service ACTION:
Approved.3.
18 RESOLUTION NO. 9580 (C2500.H)A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to Ricky F.
Anderson of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than twenty-
eight years of loyal and dedicated service.
ACTION: Approved.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.19 RESOLUTION NO. 9581 (C2500.H)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing appreciation to David
M. Smith of the City of Orange Fire Department and commending him for more than
thirty years of loyal and dedicated service.
ACTION: Approved.
MOTION - Alvarez SECOND -
Coontz AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Items 3.7
and 3.13 were removed and heard separately. All other items on the Consent Calendar were approved
as recommended.END OF CONSENT
CALENDAR 4.REPORTS FROM
MAYOR MURPHY TAPE 800 4.1 Recommend
creation of a joint City/Schools Task Force to study residential growthlfacility needs. (Continued
from February 26, 2002)Mayor Murphy reported
on the importance of this Joint Task Force and in working in cooperation with the
School District. Once approved by both the Council and the School Board,suggestions for appointees
to the Task Force will be submitted to the Mayor.Council agreed the
proposed Resolution is worded better than the original Resolution as it is more inclusive of
the entire City and does not focus just on East Orange.Bob Viviano, President,
Orange Unified School District Board, spoke in support of this Joint Resolution. It is
the first step in a long term mutual relationship between the City and the School District and will
help to coordinate efforts for the benefit of the children and families of Orange.RESOLUTION NO. 9568
A Joint Resolution
of the City Council of the City of Orange and the Board of Education of the Orange Unified School
District, Orange County, California, creating a Joint CitylSchool Task Force to study
residential growth impacts on schools and parks.MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Coontz AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy,
Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 9568.PAGE
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5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Off Agenda Item
Councilmember Slater provided an update on the City Motto contest. Suggestions boxes will
be in place April 1st at the El Modena Branch Library, Main Library, City Clerk Office, Water
Billing Office, Council Chambers, Borders Book Store at The Block and at the Mall of Orange.Entries can also be found on the City's website. The contest will run from April 1st to April30th; and the winner will be announced at the City's July 3'd celebration. Winners will receive
tickets to either Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm.
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 City Traffic Commission's Annual Activity Report. (ORI800.0.19)
SUMMARY: This report represents the issues reviewed and acted upon by the City Traffic
Commission in the last year.
The Director of Public Works reviewed the 2001 Annual Activity Report of the Traffic
Commission.
MOTION - Slater SECOND -
Cavecche AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Received and
Filed the report.7.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
TAPE 1100 7.1 Report
from the Economic Development Director regarding appropriation of funds for the development
of a six-unit affordable housing project. (C2500.G.1.4)SUMMARY: In
May 2000, the Redevelopment Agency acquired City-owned property that is north
of La Veta Avenue between Olive Street and Lemon Street for the intended purpose of working
with Orange Housing Development Corporation (OHDC) and the Rotary Club of Orange
to develop an affordable rental housing project on the site. The project is currently in the design
phase with construction anticipated to commence in Fall 2002. Due to the funding cycle for
federal HOME housing grant funds, it is necessary for the City to appropriate the needed funds
at this time.Rick
Otto, Project Manager, provided a review of the proposed housing project. In response to Council
questions, he reported the proposed proj ect will be for seniors because the size of the property
would not allow a great deal of on-site parking and the Rotary Club, who is working in
conjunction with OHDC on this, wanted a senior project for this location.
MOTION - Slater SECOND -
Alvarez AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche PAGE 8
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
1. Adopted Resolution No. 9573
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving a Loan and Grant Agreement
by and among the City of Orange, the Orange Redevelopment Agency and Orange Housing
Development Corporation regarding property located north of La Veta Avenue between Olive
Street and Lemon Street and making certain findings.
2. Directed the City Attorney's Office to prepare, approve, and execute the Loan and Grant
Agreement by and among the City of Orange, the Orange Redevelopment Agency and OHDC.
3. Committed $511,296 in federal HOME Investment Partnership Act funds as available Capital
Outlay Development funds in Account No. 317-9660-485100-1250 for
the project and transferred to Account No. 317-9660-
485802-9205 (HOME Development Grant). [City]4. Appropriated $403,319 in Housing
Set-Aside funds to Account No. 921-9809-485701-
9205 Southwest Housing Set-Aside Development Loan) for the project. [Agency]FISCAL IMP ACT:
Housing Set-Aside funds and federal HOME funds are available for this purpose in the
above listed accounts. (See ORA Minutes Item No. 7.1) TAPE 1200
7.2 Employment Services Agreement with City Manager. (A2100.0 AGR-2501.C)
SUMMARY: The three-year
Agreement would increase the City Manager's salary by 7%,effective
March 10, 2002.The City Attorney reviewed the general terms of the proposed
contract.Phillip Knypstra, 5701 E. Rockinghorse Way, submitted a salary spreadsheet to Council. He spoke in opposition
to the proposed contract, stating the cost of government is out of control and not in line with
the private sector. He
stated the Council seemed to have already made up their minds on this issue.Bob Bennyhoff,
10242 Morada Drive, spoke in support of this contract, as the City Manager is an honest, fair and
thorough City Manager, and one of the best Managers the City has ever had.Mayor
pro tern Alvarez clarified a comment about the Council already having made up their minds. He stated that before
this comes to the Council for action, there is a great deal of
research and information provided; and he is more than satisfied with approving this contract.
The Council congratulated the City Manager on his job performance. Mr. Rudat has
made tremendous improvements to the City; provided clarity to the budget; hired good employees throughout the City; made the
City better than
it was a
few years ago and kept it fiscally sound.
MOTION - Alvarez
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 26, 2002
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued)
ACTION: Approved Employment Services Agreement with City Manager and authorized
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMP ACT: The Agreement would increase general fund/redevelopment agency costs to
approximately $5,400 during the current fiscal year and approximately $16,000 next fiscal year.
Funds are available in the City Manager's budget.
7.3 Report from Public Works Director/City Engineer on Water Rate Financial Plan
and Year Two Adjustment. (C2500.P)
SUMMARY: On February 27, 2001 the Council approved a water rate adjustment of 9% for
each of three consecutive years and made improvements to the water rate structure to resolve
inequities within the old rate structure. The Council requested that prior to implementing any
adjustments in years 2002 and 2003 that Council be given an opportunity to review current
conditions. The Council's desire is to be assured that the recommendations made in February
2001 are still valid and that a 9% rate adjustment effective April I, 2002 is still justified.
The Director of Public Works reported staff has requested this item be removed from the Agenda
to allow for further review and analysis of the financial conditions of the water billing
operations.
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Alvarez AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Moved to withdraw
this item from the Agenda.8. REPORTS FROM
CITY MANAGER - None.9. LEGAL AFFAIRS - None.
10. RECESS TO THE MEETING
OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council will recess
to a Closed Session for the following purposes:NOTE: The Council did not
recess to Closed Session.a. 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.The Council recessed at 5:
30 p.m.PAGE 10
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7:00 P.M. SESSION
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13.PUBLIC HEARINGS TAPE 1700
13.1 2002-03 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT PROGRAM, ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN:A2100.0 AGR-2899.C 1
AGR-3218.C))Time set for a public hearing to consider the funding recommendations
of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Committee for the City's
FY 2002-03 CDBG Program and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program.
CDBG and HOME funds are allocated annually to the City by the U.S. Department of
Housing
and Urban Development BUD).Mary Ellen Laster, Housing Manager, reported the City is entitled to
receive an annual CDBG grant from BUD for activities that benefit low and moderate income residents.
In the past, these funds have been provided for projects such as sewer and
storm drain improvements, handicapped accessibility improvements, after school programs, community
policing, homeless shelters and counseling programs. This year's funding recommendations will continue
to fund
projects of this type.Ms. Laster recognized the members of the CDBG Program Committee -
Jan Mickelson, Beatrice Vega, Victoria James, Rick Ledesma and
Mary Ellen Manning.In response to Council questions, Ms. Laster explained the Committee focuses
on Orange based agencies, but will assist agencies outside of Orange if the agencies can prove
they benefit Orange residents. Invoices, expense reports and on-site audits are also
required of the agencies.MAYOR MURPHY
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING Suzanne Counts, 247 S. Rosalind, thanked the Council and the Committee
for their support for the
Assistance League of Orange.MAYOR MURPHY
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING The Council thanked the Committee for their efforts. The
Committee has given fair consideration to these funding requests, looking at the budget and
goals of each organization;and spent
hours reviewing
this information.PAGE
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15,730 5,400
13,000 13,000
15,000 15,000
43,730 33,400
1,173,730 $1,083,400
FY 2002-03 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS Ci De artments Administration
Subtotal 158,
700 105,
580 264,
280 is $287,
200)22,
920 22,
920 287,
200 Ci D
artments Communi and
Uhr Eisenhower, Olive, Shaffer and LaVeta Park ADA Tot Lot and Hardscape
Improvements Public
Works ADA Ramp Improvements - City-
wide Stann Drain Construction -Shaffer Street from Culver Avenue to Palmyra Avenue (Ph.
lI)Stann Drain Construction -Shaffer Street from Palmyra Avenue to Almand Avenue (Ph.
III)City Departments Public Facilities
Subtotal 200,
000 230,
000 350,
000 350,
000 1,130,
000 Nonprofit
Agencies Helping Our Mentally III Experience Success, Inc. (H.O.M.E.
S.)Riley Rouse - Rehabilitation
R lacernent 0 FAU heatin ducts, ea
Olive Crest Treatment Centers, Inc.
Chesblut House Fence Replacement
New ence at home or intensive oster de endents)
Rebuilding Together Orange County (formerly Christmas in April)
Year 2002-2003 Rebuilding
Project R airs and modi cations to low income homeowner-residents
I homes)Non ro 'f A endes Public
Facilities Subtotal PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND
REHABILITATION TOTAL
35,000 Ci D arbnents Public
Services Subtotal
100,000
135,000
158,700
105,580
264,280
22,920
22,920
287,200
200,000
150,000
350,000
350,000 1,
050,000
3S,000
100,000
135,000
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I GRAND TOTAL
Grand Total consists of FY 2002-03 entitlement in the amount of $1,436,000 and reprogrammed FY
2001-02 contingency funds in the amount of $150,
000.Non 0 -t
endes Assessment and Treatment Services
Center Youth and Family Counseling Program (Psychological and mental health
assessment and am;;
thera )Assistance League of
Orange o eration School Bell Purchase 0 school uni
onns)Casa Teresa, Inc./Hannah's
House Adoption Counseling Program (Counseling and health education for women
placing Their babies or ado
tion)Community Service Programs,
Inc.Drug Court Aftercare Program (Therapeutical and educational programs for
non-violent dru
0 enders)Council on Aging - Orange
County Long Term Care Ombudsman Service (AdvocaL:f for elderly residents of long
term residential care
acilities)Dayle Mcintosh
Center Families and Children's Program (Counseling for families with disabled
young
children)Episcopal Service
Alliance.Oran e Famil Food Assistance
Pro Interval
House Interval House Crisis Shelters(SheIter and counseling for battered women and
their
children)Laurel
House Service and Information Referral Assistance (Shelter and seroice referrals for teens
and amities in
crisis)MagiLex Reading
Center Dyslexia Prevention Program (Afterschool reading program for children at risk for
or dia osed with d
slexia)Mariposa Women's
Center Mariposa Family Program (Counseling, classes and support groups for low
income Women and their
amiIies)Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange
County Food Rescue (Pick up and distribution of prepared and perishable food from suppliers
to
charities)Society of Sf. Vincent de Paul, Council of
Orange Friends Outside Program (Job placement and life skills for ex-
offenders and
at-
risk outh)STOP-GAP Interactive T ourin PIa s for Seniors (
Theatre-based thera or Seniors)Women'
s Transitional Living Center, Inc.Oran e Families ([hera and seroices to victims 0
domestic violence and their children)Working
Wardrobes for a New Start Wardrobes that Work (
Pro essional clothin
or ve YMCA of Orange Youth Assist Pro
ram (A terschool ro ram)
YWCA - Central Orange County CARES - Children at-Risk Enrichment
Services (Afterschool program for at-risk children residin
in the Cha man Corridor))Non TO 't
A encies Public Services Subtotal PUBLIC SERVICES
TOTAL (
15%
is $215,400)T.---
10,000 10,000
6,000 6,000
25,000 25,000
9,000 9,
000 7,000 0
5,000 5,
000 13,946
0 10,000
0 2,500
0 6,150 0
10,000 10,000
10,000 2,400
S,OOO S,
OOO 5,750 0
3,000 3,000
10,000 5,
000 6,450
010,000 0
154.796 80,400
289,796 215,400 1,750,726 I $
1,5S6,
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Four-Year Funding Allocation
History 1998-991999-00 2000.01
I 2001-
02 TOTAL CITY DEPARTMENTS
Communit1t and Librarll Services
ADA Improvements-City Facilities/Main 0 31,300
103,300 0 134,
600 Librarv /Taft Branch Librarv ADA Tot Lot Improvements 0 85,000
0 171,000 256,000
Prospect SchoolfKillefer/EI Camino Park 35,000 35,000 35,
000 35,
000 140,000 Community Programs Senior Center Improvements 150,000
0 0
0 150,000 Communit1t Development Revised 2000 Housing Element I 01 20,000
I 01 0 20,000 Clean UP Assistance Program 1 01 10,000
1 01
0 10,000 Economic Develovment Administration and Contingencv T 184,170 1 150,000I 262,665 1
269,
430 1 866,265 Police Foot Beat/Bike Officer 1 121,650 I 100,000 100,000 I
100,000
1 421,650 Public Works ADA Improvements-Curbs '190,000 150,000
153,175 143,710 636,885 Street, Sewer, Storm Drain Improvements 768,000 695,100 '1,161,
000 756,000 3,380,100 Waterline Renewals 0
0 3100,
000 0 100,000 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES Assessment and Treatment Services Center 3,500 5,
000 5,000 10,000 23,500 Assistance League of Orange 4,000 5,
000 5,000 10,000 24,000 Casa Teresa 0 10,
000 10,000 10,000 30,000 Casita de San Jose
4,000 0 0 0 4,000 Community Service Programs, Inc. 5,000 9,
000 5,000 9,000 28,000 Council on Aging -Oran"e County 4,000
5,230 0 7,000 16,230 Davie McIntosh Center for the Disabled 0
5,000 3,000 0 8,000 Fair Housing Council of Orange County 19,800 19,
740 19,935 23,570 83,045 Friendlv Center, Inc.
0 0 0 2,500 2,500 Hart Community Homes 0
4,000 16,000 0 20,000 H.O.M.E.5., Inc. 13,000 12,
800 7,755 6,290 39,845 Homework House 3,000
2,000 5,000 0 10,000 Interval House 4,000 5,
000 5,000 10,00024,000 Lestonnac Free Medical Clinic
8,500 0 0 0 8,500 Laurel House
0 0 0 2,500 2,500 Lutheran Social Services 0
0 3,000 2,500 5,500 Mariposa Women's Center 3,500 5,
000 5,000 5,000 18,500 Olive Crest Treatment Centers 13,230
15,000 16,000 0 44,230Orange Children & Parents Together 8,300
4,480 11,220 0 24,000 Orange County Half-way House dba OCYFS
10,000 3,000 0 0 13,000 Rebuilding Together Orange County 3,000
5,000 12,350
30,000
50,
350 fonnerlu
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County 0 0 0 11,250 11,250
STOP-GAP 3,000 4,750 5,000 5,000 17,
750 Turning Point Center for Families 3,500 0 5,000 0 8,
500 YMCA of Orange 3,000 3,600 8,600 0 15,
200 YWCA - Central Orange County 0 10,000 0 0 10,000
GRAND TOTAL SI,565,150 SI,410,OOO $ 2,063,000 $1,619,750 $6,657,900
1 Includes reprogrammed carryover mount of $164, 170
2 Includes reprogrammed carryover amount of$588,000
3 Includes reprogrammed carryover amount of $62,000
Council Action
FY 2002-03 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program MOTION - Coontz
SECOND - Alvarez AYES -
Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Approved the
funding recommendations of the CDBG Program Committee for the City of Orange FY
2002-03 CDBG Program.MOTION -
Coontz SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Authorized staff to request
and receive $1,436,000 in FY 2002-03 CDBG Funding from the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and to reappropriate 150,000 of
FY 2001-02 CDBG Contingency funds for a total FY 2002-03 CDBG Program budget
of $1 ,586,000.MOTION -
Coontz SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Authorized the City Manager,
or his designee, to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents on behalf of
the City.MOTION - Coontz SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz,
Cavecche Authorized the City Manager, or his designee,
to execute Subrecipient Agreements and all related documents with City Departments and nonprofit
agencies that will receive FY 2002-03 CDBG funding.PAGE1S
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 26, 2002
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
FY 2002-03 HOME Investment Partnerships Act
Program MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Slater AYES -
Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Authorized staff
to request and receive $526,000 in HOME funds from the United States Department or
Housing and Urban Development (BUD) for FY 2002-03.MOTION -
Alvarez SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Authorized the City Manager
to execute the Grant Agreement and all related documents on behalf of the City.
TAPE 2070 13.2
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
2001-0003 - TEMPORARY USES:A2500.0 AMD-2001-
0003)Time set
for public hearing to consider adding Section 17.10.035 and amending Section 17.08.
020 to the Orange Municipal Code regarding the establishment of a permit application and review procedure
for non-recurring temporary uses such as modular buildings and outdoor storage,
and seasonal, annual or recurring uses.This
project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305.The
Director of Community Development reported there are two categories being considered with
this Ordinance Amendment - a non-recurring uses which are typically one to two years in length;
and recurring annual or seasonal uses which are allowed for a maximum of six months in anyone
year. These types of uses would be Christmas Tree sales and pumpkin patches.In
response to questions by Mayor pro tern Alvarez, the Director of Community Development reported
this Ordinance Amendment will address problems with storage containers behind major retailers,
addressing access, safety, traffic impacts, screening and clean up.MAYOR
MURPHY OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING THERE
BEING NO SPEAKERS, MAYOR MURPHY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING.MOTION -
Cavecche SECOND - Murphy
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Find the Ordinance categorically
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per State
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13. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
MOTION - Cavecche SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Adopt Ordinance Amendment
2001-0003, adding Section 17.10.035 to the Orange Municipal Code and
amending Section 17.08.020 to regulate temporary uses.MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Murphy AYES -
Slater, Alvarez, Mayor
Murphy, Coontz Adopt Draft Resolution establishing Temporary
Use Permit fees, adding this fee to the City's Master Fee Schedule.14.PLANNING
AND ENVIRONMENT TAPE
2330 14.1 Capital Improvement Project
No. 6100, Tustin Branch Trail Project. Approval of Consultant Services Agreement with The
Planning Center and appropriation of funding for the preparation of Environmental
Documentation in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).Continued from 2/26/02
and 3/12/02. (A21 00.0 AGR-3966)SUMMARY: This Consultant Services
Agreement authorizes the consultant to prepare an environmental document and process
the document through the appropriate state and federal agencies, in compliance with
CEQA and NEPA.Discussion The Director of
Community
Development reported that prior to beginning the formal CEQA process, staff held several
public meetings to obtain community input on this project and alternative routes were discussed.
They now need to go through a formal environmental process.The proposed consultant will
conduct another series of scoping meetings and will look at the impacts of the alternatives.
She reported that what is currently on the books for this trail is the Master Plan of Bikeways
which follows an on-road alignment. There are concerns about this alignment and any
changes to this would trigger additional environmental review. Any time an environmental review is
conducted, all alternatives need to be looked at Mayor pro tern
Alvarez expressed concern about the need for additional meetings after the nine meetings that have
already been held.The Director of
Community Development reported the meetings in the past were not at the level of scoping meetings
for environmental review. The scoping meetings in the future will include input from other
agencies such as Cal Trans and the County and will also study archeological concerns and cultural
resources.PAGE 17
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Councilmember Cavecche asked about traffic mitigation plans for Palmyra and how this will be
affected by a proposed aligrunent on Palmyra.
The Director of Public Works reported traffic management activities are underway for Palmyra.
There may be interface problems with an on-street trail on Palmyra and will be considered
as part of the
process.Councilmember Coontz noted the upcoming meetings is a more formal process where input
is recorded and formal responses are included in the EIR. This process will include
more information and opportunities to respond to the EIR. It is also a rnore complex process
when federal and state money is involved. She also asked about the map and the alternative routes
that are
proposed.The Director of Community Development reviewed the map, indicating the blue line is
the existing Master Plan of Bikeways, the green line is an alternative primarily utilizing on
road aligrunents and the red line is an alternative using off road
aligrunents.Councilmember Cavecche asked what was done with the information provided at the
community meetings; and what the proposed time line is for this
contract.The Director of Community Development reported that information gathered at the meetings
has driven the proposed alternatives and is a precursor to the work that now needs to occur.
That input also allowed information to be provided on the City's website on the trail issue. She
noted the environmental review will look at each segment of the aligrunents and the impacts of
each segment, and the Council can pick and choose parts of each proposed trail aligrunent.
The timeline for this project is expected to run 14
months.Mayor pro tern Alvarez asked if one aligrunent could be sent to the
consultant.The Director of Community Development stated that a preferred aligrunent could be
established,but the alternatives would still need to be
studied.The City Manager stated the money spent to be able to study all the alternatives is
not incrementally significant for what would be accomplished. There are properties that
probably should be looked at from a broad range of views. It also involves properties that the City
does not have ownership or control over, but are areas that might need to be studied. Ifthere was
ever a desire of the Council to acquire those properties, and environmental study would be
necessary and more money may be spent down the road. Therefore, he recommend that all alternatives
be looked at
inclusively.Mayor Murphy noted that a preferred aligrunent would not preclude looking at other
alternatives,but would give some
guidance.Councilmember Coontz asked about the total funding in relationship to what is being
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
The Director of Community Development stated there is approximately $2.2 million available in
funding.
The City Attorney stated in a CEQA analysis, reasonable, economical and feasible
environmental alternatives are required to be reviewed. If certain alternatives don't receive as
much environmental review as a preferred alternative, there could be challenges if any of those
other alternatives are chosen and were not studied at the same level.
Councilmember Cavecche noted the final trail may end up with a piece from each alternative and
asked about the impacts of pieces of each alternative, and if preference can be given per segment
throughout the entire trail.
The Director of Community Development stated the consultant will look at each segment and
enough documentation will be available to allow a choice as to what is most appropriate.
Councilmember Coontz asked to what extent can the Council give direction to the consultants
regarding segments.
The Director of Community Development stated the City will be working with the consultant as
we get more into the process. In addition to the map which calls out various alignments, we will
get more information and details through the process which will be reviewed by the consultant.
TAPE 3350
Public Comments
Shirley Grindle, address on file, spoke in opposition to making a decision on a preferred
alternative without the environmental review and the correct public noticing ofthe issue.
Mark Burkhardt, McPherson Neighborhood Committee, spoke on the traffic and parking issues
in the McPherson Neighborhood.
Donald Morris, 2619 E. Palmyra, spoke in opposition to a bike path on Palmyra.
Nancy Beshears, 3425 E. Ruth, expressed concern with bike trails on residential streets.
Mama Miller, 2736 E. Palmyra, spoke in opposition to a bike trail on Palmyra.
Bruce Winsborough, 2106 Parkside, spoke in support of off-road
trails.David Wade, 438 S. James, spoke in support ofan environmental review of all
alternatives.Rachel Phillips, 410 S. James, did not want to waste time on off road alternatives if the
funding was not available for this
alternative.Blaine Molsberry, 3010 E. Palmyra, spoke in opposition to a bike trail on
Palmyra.Steve Borden, address on file, spoke in opposition to a bike trail on
Palmyra.Roy Shebazian, 3808 E. Palm, submitted a map of the Master Plan of Recreational Trails.
He spoke in opposition to on-street alternatives and suggested maximizing the
railroad property.Karen Kremer, 2933 E. Ruth, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property
because of
safety concerns.
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
AI Carlino, 3401 E. Ruth, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property because of security
problems and the impact to the neighborhood.
David Mack, 3331 E. Ruth, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property.
Douglas Cowly, 418 S. James, spoke in opposition to using the railroad property.
TAPE 4750
Council Discussion
Councilmember Cavecche asked about the Master Plan of Bikeways submitted by Mr.
Shebazian.
The Director of Community Development explained the Master Plan of Bikeways deals with
commuter bikeways and also recreational off-road trails. The Master Plan was approved
in concept about a year
ago.Mayor Murphy asked about the noticing requirements for this discussion and if the Council
can designate a preferred
alignment.The City Attorney stated the item under discussion is a contact for a consultant to study
various alternatives; and it is within the Council purview to give direction to the consultant to study
one segment more than
another.Mayor Murphy agreed this issue has already been studied a great deal, but explained the
EIR process is necessary when grant money is involved. He did not see a problem with
giving direction to the consultant for a preferred alternative given the information obtained from
the many community meetings. He did not support a street alignment on Palmyra as it would not
be a safe passage for bicyclists. He suggested an on-street alternative in the southern
most section then taking advantage of the off street alignments as it pertains to the Santiago Creek
Trail and up through and around the Taft alternatives and then back on the street. He agreed there
is not enough money to do the whole thing so it would make more sense to create a project
that can actually be built and gets a bicyclist from one end of the community to the other.
He suggested prioritizing the sections that can be built first that would have the most benefit
and most agreement, which would be the neighborhoods that parallel the Edison easement. There
is also support for the Santiago Creek portions of the trail. He suggested getting the lines
painted and the on-
street segments going.Councilmember Coontz asked if there is a determination on how much the Council
has to agree on as far as length of a trail. She is interested in the line that goes south of Taft, as it
is a distance from the residents, and then down Wanda. Also, the trail that goes into
Santiago Creek should have been part of a trail a long time ago. She did not support choosing a preferred
trail at this time, as it is important to get the information from the environmental impact
report. The EIR would also help with traffic issues, especially on Palmyra. The EIR needs to be
all inclusive and could be used for future benefit
on traffic
issues.PAGE 20
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Mayor pro tern Alvarez spoke in support of providing a preferred trail alignment. He suggested
removing the railroad easement and Palmyra from the study; and could support the remainder of
the trail. He also spoke on the use ofYorba Park and Grijalva Park as a connection to Santiago
Creek.
The City Attorney suggested that alternatives not be removed as CEQA demands economical
and environmental alternatives be studied. Preferences can be given to the consultant, but they
should not be removed.
Councilmember Cavecche asked about the Y orba Park connection.
The Director of Community Development stated the trail on Palmyra is displayed as an on-
road alternative, but does abut the YMCA property, and there has been discussion in having this
off-
road.The City Manager suggested giving direction to staff for the consultant to study Yorba Park as
a
connection.Councilmember Cavecche asked if Councilmembers are able to vote on this issue if they
live near the proposed
alignments.It was suggested the Council recess so the City Attorney could make a determination on
this
Issue.Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:55 p.
m.The City Attorney reported two Councilmembers have residences within 500 feet of the
trail alternatives. He was not able to make a determination at this meeting whether they
could participate in the discussion and suggested they either excuse themselves or the matter
be continued for further
study.Councilmember Coontz, who lives near Taft Avenue, stated she would recuse herself since it
is unclear on whether there is a conflict or not and wanted the discussion to move forward; and
left the
dais.Mayor pro tern Alvarez, who lives near Prospect and Collins, stated he would abstain for
the benefit of moving forward with the discussion; and also left the
dais.TAPE
5640 Councilmember Slater suggested adding an alternative that would run through Yorba
and Grijalva Parks and suggested a connection on Prospect at Walnut that jogs west to
Santiago Creek. He thanked Mayor pro tern Alvarez and Councilmember Coontz for stepping down in
the interest of moving this discussion forward, noting the process does take a long time and is put
in place by the state when doing an environmental review; and he appreciated the comments by
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community. He spoke on the wall at McPherson School, noting it is there because that is what
the neighborhood wanted. He did not think the trail alignment on Palmyra made sense, but
stated that all alignments should be given equal consideration in the review process. He noted it
was possible that not all the Councilmembers would still be on the Council at the end of the 14
month time frame, as there was an election this year, and did not want to prejudice future
councilmembers with preferred alignments. He also did not want to bias the process with a
preferred alignment, noting this discussion was strictly to determine whether to proceed with the
EIR study, and it would be unfair to those not in attendance who did not know this discussion
would take place.
TAPE 6040
Councilmember Cavecche stated she attended numerous community meetings and it is clear
what the wishes of the community are. An EIR is required to get the funding for this trail, and
unfortunately more meetings are required to complete this EIR. She noted there is not enough
money to purchase all the land to do all the trails. It was the understanding of the community
that this trail would link up to the City of Tustin, but she has spoken with Tustin staff and this is
not being considered by Tustin at this time. She spoke about the trail at the north end along Taft
which is a perfect connection. It is where, she believes, attention should be focused; and they
need to hear from the citizens in that area. She did not have a problem with giving a preference,
as it happens all the time with EIRs and it does not preclude other alternatives but does provide a
focus; noting they are already working on traffic problems on Palmyra. She apologized to the
McPherson neighborhood that this will be dragged on for another year and a half.
Mayor Murphy suggested separate motions on the award of contract and the preferred
alignments. He noted the proposed alternatives do not reflect what will ultimately be built.
Alternative A is an off-road trail, Alternative B is an on-road trail and Alternative C is
the Master Plan of Bikeway alignment; but the end result will be parts of each. He stated it
is the responsibility of the Council to set this in motion so the studies can be completed.
He also suggested focusing on the circulation and on those parts that have the most benefit
for
the money.Councilmember Slater asked if giving a preference will ultimately have an impact on
the study.The Director of Community Development stated the scope of work has equal weightings
so the environmental consultant will do a full study of all the alternatives. In terms of a
preference, it will appear in the environmental document in terms of a statement as direction given
by Council,but may not greatly impact
the study.MOTION -
Murphy SECOND - Slater
AYES - Slater, Mayor Murphy, Cavecche ABSENT -
Alvarez, Coontz PAGE 22
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Authorized the appropriation of $190,000.00 from Fund 550 to Account No. 550-
5011-485100-6100; awarded a contract in the amount not to exceed $190,000.00 to The Planning
Center to provide environmental consulting services to the City, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.MOTION -
Murphy SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Mayor Murphy, Cavecche NOES -
Slater ABSENT - Alvarez,
Coontz Moved to indicate
a preferred alignment for this study, which incorporates the comments previously to incorporate
the off road sections to the north running parallel to Taft down the Edison easement down
the off road portions paralleling Wanda, taking into account Santiago Creek trails; focusing
on an on-road version, avoiding Palmyra, for the southern section, which is the
McPherson area, as a preferred route. Also include other alternatives such as Yorba and Grijalva Parks
and the Walnut connection to the west.Councilmember Slater
voted No because of his previous statements that it should all be studied equally, which
is why they're having this discussion tonight.14.2
Capital Improvement Project No. 6100, Tustin Branch Trail Project. Approval of appropriation of
funding for a Consultant Services Agreement with Joan Wolff, AICP.Continued from
2/26/02 and 3/12/02). (A2100.0 AGR-3932)SUMMARY:
The requested appropriation of funding for a Consultant Services Agreement will allow
the City to retain Joan Wolff, AICP as a contract planner to manage the City's Tustin Branch
Trail Project. Ms. Wolff will serve as the project manager on behalf of the City for the Tustin
Branch Trail Project and will conduct activities as defined in the attached contract and scope
of work. Ms. Wolffs responsibilities would include coordinating public outreach efforts and
managing the preparation of an environmental document in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
The
Community Development Director explained the consultant, Joan Wolff, was no longer available
for this project, and requested this item be withdrawn from the Agenda.MOTION -
Alvarez SECOND - Coontz
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Withdraw this item from
the Agenda due to Joan Wolff, Consultant, no longer being available.PAGE 23
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14.PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)TAPE 6620
14.3 Consideration of appeal submitted by Mr. Carlos De Rosas regarding the decision
of the City Traffic Commission to prohibit on-street parking on the south side of
Katella Avenue between the SR-55 Freeway northbound off-ramps and Handy St. (S4000.S.
3.1.1)SUMMARY: Caltrans has requested removing on-street parking in the
study to facilitate easier transitioning from the northbound SR-55 Freeway to eastbound
Katella Avenue by allowing the installation of a third travel lane. This would also improve the efficiency
of the street
by
another lane of capacity.Discussion The Director of Public Works reported the Traffic Commission
approved a request from Caltrans to prohibit parking on the south side of Katella to allow for
an additional eastbound lane. This request is part of the SR-55 freeway improvements. Katella is
listed on the County and City Master Plan of Arterial Highways as a 6 lane divided
arterial highway with an average daily
volume of36,800 vehicles per day.Councilmember Slater asked how Katella compares to
Tustin Street. The Director of Public Works reported Tustin Street carries 29,000 to 39,000 vehicles
per day, so this is comparable.Councilmember Coontz asked about the traffic conditions further to
the east and when this was put on
the Mater Plan of Arterial Highways.The Director of Public Works reported that east of Wanda it is
currently striped for 4 lanes with sufficient room to stripe it for 6 lanes. The Master Plan and Circulation
Element call for a 6 lane facility. East of Cannon, the traffic volumes drop off to about
20,000 vehicles per day, which can be handled with a 4 lane facility. Between Handy and
Wanda eastbound is two lanes. He further reported this designation has been in place
on the Master Plan since 1983.Councilmember Coontz reported this street was originally
Villa Park Road. When these homes were built, probably in the late 1950's, they were situated on a
road that
was essentially a
two lane road.TAPE NO. 2 All these issues came later after these homes were built.
The Master Plan of Arterial Highways came along after the homes were built on Katella. It is important
to understand the logic of the planning and development at the time these homes were built and
why we're in this dilemma with
residential versus high intensity traffic areas.Counci1member Cavecche asked what will happen to the proposed
third lane of traffic when it hits Handy. The Director of Public Works stated it
will become a right turn lane.Councilmember Coontz asked about future
designations and the possibility ofwidenings. They need to take into consideration development that has taken place
over a long period of time,including Villa Park, and what is logical for the
future
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
Councilmember Slater asked why Katella is not being striped for 3 lanes between Handy and
Wanda. The Director of Public Works stated this is possible, but was not within the scope of the
request.
Public Comments TAPE 2 -190
Carlos DeRosas, Appellant, 2404 E. Katella, reported the issues he is concerned with include the
lack of an extensive study of traffic patterns; the lack of a buffer zone with no parking; a third
lane of traffic would create a safety issue; the impact to property values; and the creation of
additional parking problems throughout the City. He suggested alternatives such as the
installation of parking bays on Katella or timed parking restrictions.
Those speaking in favor of the Appeal:
Brad Jackson, Garfield Street
Natalie Gorzo, 2428 E. Katella
Bryan Stanley, 2418 E. Katella
Jennifer Ward, 2302 E. Katella
Gilbert Lazar, 2242 E. Katella
Gregorio Gomez, 2438 E. Katella
Christina Carrion, 2302 E. Katella
Steve Borden, 447 S. Olympia
Ericka Bonilla, w344 E. Katella
Mel Vernon, 363 N. Lincoln
Their comments include - the need for a buffer zone with cars parked in front of the homes; the alley
is not adequate for parking; the negative affect on property values; traffic has improved since
the completion of the freeway construction; safety issues with parking around the corner and
having to walk to their homes; privacy, noise and speeding issues.Mr.
DeRosas again asked the Council to consider other alternatives.Council
Discussion TAPE 2-1080
Mayor Murphy stated he did not think timed parking would be a safe alternative and would
create a dangerous precedent; and was concerned about parking and safety under the current
conditions. He did not believe this additional lane of traffic is a make or break situation for
traffic on Katella, as it does not continue for miles to the east.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez spoke in support of the appeal as he was not convinced that a third lane
for one block was critical. He suggested looking at alternatives in the future.
Councilmember Coontz stated she has always tried to promote traffic improvements, including
the 55 Freeway. She read form a report that says this third lane is part ofthe SR-
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improvements; but did not recall this being brought up in their discussions with Caltrans. She
was concerned about safety and parking on this street and did not feel this was an appropriate
request from Caltrans.
Councilmember Slater asked when the traffic studies were conducted. The Director of Public
Works stated they were done during mid day and also in the evening.
Councilmember Slater stated this is apparently on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, which
has been approved, and if the improvements just completed at the freeway were done specifically
to accommodate 3 through lanes. He read a letter from Caltrans which stated that the approved
project plans, which were reviewed and approved by the City, would eliminate the parking along
eastbound Katella Avenue east of the freeway, and asked if this was a true statement.
The Director of Public Works reported the freeway plans developed by Caltrans, and approved
by the City, dealt just with the interchange area. That reflected a third lane eastbound under the
bridge and continuing to the east. There were no parking restrictions as part of that. Caltrans did
not make the No Parking request until towards the end of the project; and Caltrans was probably
under the assumption that the parking would be removed.
Councilmember Slater asked if there were three lanes all the way to Wanda, could one of those
lanes be utilized to create a double left turn pocket at Wanda. The Director of Public Works
stated an additional lane could be utilized for a double left turn pocket.
Councilmember Slater stated that although it is nice to have parking in front of the homes, it is
an unsafe condition; and consideration needs to be given to the 37,000 drivers along Katella. He
felt they would be taking a step backwards by not approving this request and that other options
should be considered to resolve other traffic situations.
Councilmember Cavecche stated that until the City has a firm handle on what to do with the
traffic problems, she could not see taking the parking away from just one block of homes.
Councilmember Slater suggested a possible continuance until additional information is available
on potential benefits that could be derived from this further to the east. He also stated this has
been planned since 1983. The freeway widening project was planned according to this parking
restriction and this is not following through.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez suggested the traffic conditions on Katella and at the Wanda and Katella
intersection could be addressed through the CIP process.
Counci1member Coontz suggested the freeway improvements were planned but not planned off-
site as a residential solution.
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14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Cavecche AYES - Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche NOES - Slater Moved
to uphold the
Appeal.15. ADJOURNMENT MOTION - Cavecche
SECOND - Slater
A YES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy,
Coontz, Cavecche The City Council adjourned at 10:25
p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, Joint Study Session with the City Planning Commission and Design
Review Committee at 5:30 p.m. on Apri12, 2002 in the Weimer Room to discuss the
Capital Improvement Program and to discuss and make possible decisions on architectural design for the
New Main Library.a4444.4~~ ~~AAM7f CASSANDRA J. HCART, CMC
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