HomeMy WebLinkAbout5_14_2002 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 28, 2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING May 14, 2002
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on May 14, 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 Father Capone, Holy Family Cathedral
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Joanne Coontz
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ABSENT -
None 1.4
PRESENTATIONSIANNOUNCEMENTSI INTRODUCTIONS Proclamation honoring
National Public Works Week May 19-25, 2002; was accepted by the
Public Works Director and Public Works employees with over 30 years of service each -
Jerry Bailey, Ruben Gallegos, Bob Knaak, Dennis Schmitz, Leroy Striegel and Bill Wagner.
Presentation was
given by the Fire Chief and Director of Community and Library Services - The
City of Orange was honored as City of the Year by the Orange County United Way for
the annual 2001/2002 United Way Campaign.Resolutions honoring retired
Firefighters were presented to Bob Bradley and Dan Gunness.Recognition was
given
to Bonnie Hagan, Community Services Supervisor, recipient of the Special Recoguition
Award from the California Parks and Recreation Society.2.PUBLIC COMMENTS
TAPE 680 Cynthia Morgan, 4900
E. Chapman, asked for favorable consideration of a dog park at YorbaPark.Shawn Ward,
YMCA,
invited the Council and the cornrnunity to the Second Annual YMCA Run on
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Torn Schwabauer, 904 E. Van Bibber, spoke on a peaceful demonstration at City Hall
this past Saturday for Riad Z. Abdelkarim, a resident of Orange who is being detained in
Israel.
3.CONSENT CALENDAR TAPE 800
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 May 14,2002 at Orange Civic Center, Main Library
at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, at Shaffer Park,
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 of the City
Clerk.3.2 Request Council Confirmation of warrant registers dated April 18 and 25,
2002.ACTION:
Approved.3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Adjourned Regular Meeting April
16,2002 and Regular Meeting April 23,
2002.ACTION:
Approved.3.4 Consideration to waive reading in full of all ordinances on the
Agenda.ACTION:
Approved.
AGREEMENTS 3.5 C.O.P.S. Expo 2002 Contract (A2100.0 AGR-
1372.N)SUMMARY: The Orange Police Department will be conducting the
annual Community Organizations and Public Services (C.O.P.S.) Expo at the Mall of Orange,
Saturday, June 1st, II :00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 2nd, II :00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
As with last years' event, we anticipate over 50 agency/non-profit
organization participants both inside and outside the Mall area, along with various center
stage activities, including Welcoming Ceremonies on Saturday, June 1st at
12:00
noon.
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ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
3.6 Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Orange for Provision of
Gang Prevention and Suppression Services. (A2100.0 AGR-1855.
J)SUMMARY: Since 1991, The City of Orange and the County of Orange have
entered into yearly agreements that have provided the City with the services of a
full-time Probation Officer specializing in gang prevention and suppression.
The Probation Officer works in conjunction with the Police Department's Gang Unit
to provide supervision and enforcement of court orders for minors and adults on probation
under the existing policy of the Orange County Probation Department and Superior
Court. The proposed Agreement is for the period July I, 2002 through June
30, 2003.ACTION: Approved the Agreement between the County of Orange and the
City of Orange for Provision of Gang Prevention and Suppression Services in the
amount of 97,293; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the
Agreement on behalf of
the City.FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds budgeted for Fiscal Year
2002-2003 in account number 120-4032-
426700 (
Prop 172-Gangs-Other Professional & Consulting Services).3.7 Agreement between the City
of Orange and California
Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc.A2100.0 AGR-1626.E)SUMMARY: California
Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. (CFP) conducts and analyzes blood,breath and urine evidence for the
Police Department. The proposed Agreement is for the
period July I, 2002 through June 30, 2003.ACTION: Approved the agreement
between the City of Orange and California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $
35,000; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are
budgtlted for FY 2002-2003 in the
following accounts:100-4031-426700 (Detectives-Other Professional &
Consulting Services) $14,300 100-4041-426700 (Traffic-Other Professional and Consulting Services) $20,700 3.
8 First Amendment to Agreement #1248.D between the City of
Orange and Evan's Gunsmithing's Shooters World (EGSW), Inc. (A2100.0
AGR-1298.E.l)SUMMARY: The Police Department uses the facilities at EGSW for firearms training
and qualifications.
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EGSW has been asked to repair firearms on an as-needed basis and these
additional responsibilities make it necessary to add an additional $15,000 to the original
contract.ACTION: Approved the first amendment to the agreement between the City of
Orange and EGSW in an amount not exceed $15,000, for a total contract of $44,000 for
fiscal year 01-02; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the amendment
to the agreement on behalf
ofthe City.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted in the
following accounts:
100-4011-445400 (Administration-
Ammunition)100-
4011-424102 (
Administration-Repairs to Machines)7,000
8,000 REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) TAPE 825 3.9 Second Amendment to a
consultant services agreement with LPA, Inc. to provide additional design services for the
proposed expansion
of the Main Library (A200.0 AGR-3953.2)SUMMARY: Due to
additional design and administrative services that have been, and will be, necessary to complete
the conceptual design plans for the proposed expansion of the Main Library and the related
application for a state Library Bond Act funding award,an amendment to
the
professional services agreement with LPA is being recommended.Discussion Councilmember Coontz stated she is
not against this proposal but was disappointed in the initial conceptual
sketches for the proposed Library expansion. She and Councilmember Slater were the first to view
the original sketches and then some changes were prepared for the meetings with the
other Councilmembers. She understood that one of the reasons LP A was chosen was
their knowledge and experience in designing libraries. However, as a large and respected Orange
County design firm, she expected that from the beginning the City would be
working with top architects who understood the major design categories for the
historic Old Towne before the first drawings were shown.Instead there was an assumption on the
architect's part that the Council would accept a new library design which would be
a companion to the Civic Center's 1960s architecture.However, the Council was not interested in
the addition to the new Library that did not reflect the design guidelines and the
kind of buildings that are going into Orange today.Councilmember Coontz hoped
the proposed $30,000 for additional work reflects the Council's criticisms
and suggestions because without the suggestions of the Design Review Committee, the
Planning Commission, the City Council and the citizens, the design would not have come along as far as
it did. When good money is
paid to
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This is not a criticism of staff, but she wanted to stress the importance of this project and
with the reputation of this firm, she had hoped there would have been more research done
for the original design.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez agreed with Councilmember Coontz' comments and asked staff
to clarify what this additional money is for.
Councilmember Cavecche noted the letter from the architect outlining the expenses, lists
10 meetings with Council; however, the initial briefing and the Study Session were the
only meetings she attended. She reviewed the plans prior to the Planning Commission
meeting, after it had been reviewed by the Design Review Committee, and felt
comfortable that these plans are conceptual. When it comes time for the architectural
details and the historical elements, the Council will have the opportunity to review the
plans in more detail.
The City Librarian explained the additional money is needed because there have been
more meetings than planned due to the desire to have as much public input as possible.
Additional elevations and colorized versions of the plans were prepared and staff required
assistance in filling out the bond application. She also explained there should have been
two rounds of Council briefings and one more round of briefings is planned. She pointed
out the architectural details are not clearly delineated in the conceptual designs, but that
all comments have been well noted for the schematics which are still ahead.
Mayor Murphy pointed out this is a two step process, that the preliminary drawings are
necessary to qualify for State funding and then the detail work will be approved at a later
date.
MOTION - Coontz SECOND -
Alvarez AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Approved an
amendment to the consultant services agreement between the City and LP
A, Inc., for additional conceptual design services toward developing plans and preparing a
grant application for an expansion of the Main Library for the City of Orange, for an
amount not to exceed $30,440; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.FISCAL IMP ACT:
The amount of the contract amendment is $30,440, bringing thetotal agreement cost to $
98,440. Funds are budgeted and available in the New Main Library Capital Improvement Project
budget in the following account: 500-2001-481200-9901.
3.10 Award Contract to Conrad Business Services, Inc. (CBIZ) for the completion of a
fixed asset inventory and valuation in an amount not to exceed $30,160. (A2100.0 AGR-
3997)
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SUMMARY: The City has not performed a comprehensive, external fixed asset
inventory in several years. This contract will provide up-to-date
information for verification and inclusion in our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (
CAFR). The scope of services for this contract will include identification, valuation and tagging
of all fixed assets, excluding infrastructure, that exceed our valuation threshold of $
5,000.ACTION: Approved the agreement to perform a Fixed Asset Inventory
with Conrad Business Services, Inc. in the amount of $30,160 and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the
following account:100-1231-427600 (Finance General
Accounting-
Professional Services) $30,160 APPROPRIATIONS 3.11 Mobile Command
Coach Budget Appropriation. (C2500.K)SUMMARY: This is a request that the City
Council authorize the appropriation of accrued interest in Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant (LLEBG) funds and additional Federal Asset Forfeiture funds to purchase
computers, communication equipment and a slide out walVroom
extension for the command vehicle.ACTION: Appropriated $50,000 of unreserved Federal
Asset Forfeiture funds to account 355-4011-471301; $7,561.48 of
LLEBG 2000 accrued interest to account 353-4011-471301-2238; and $2,715.
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of LLEBG 2001 accrued interest to account 353-4011-471301-2239.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the unreserved Federal Asset Forfeiture account as
are
LLEBG 2000 and 2001 interest earnings
to fund this appropriation.BIDS REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) TAPE 1065 3.12 Approval
of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for water damage repairs atFire
Station #7, located at 8501 E. Fort Road. (P2500.0.4)SUMMARY:
Plans and specifications have been completed for the repair of water damage in the shower
area of Fire
Station #
7. The estimated cost for repair is 28,798.00.Discussion Councilmember Coontz
stated the City has a poor track record on construction design and inspection of
new City buildings. For instance, when the additions to the Civic Center buildings
were completed,
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inspections. There are acknowledged design problems with the Police Department
building and the water damage referred to in this request is because the contractor who
built the Fire Station building 12 years ago failed to install water proof wallboard prior to
installing the shower tile. There have been many problems at Station 7 - this is just one of
them. As a City, we must assure that the construction designs for new or remodeled civic
buildings are practical, stand up to heavy use, meet code and are thoroughly inspected
during construction. The City has experienced leaking roofs, flooded basements
and the possibility of mold in buildings throughout the City, which is inexcusable.
The City should do a better job with inspections for its own buildings as this
is a waste of tax payers' money.The
Assistant City Manager reported there are acknowledged construction and inspection problems
with this Fire Station, but these types of problems are being addressed with construction
managers and utilizing City inspection staff.Councilmember
Coontz appreciated this information and suggested that in the future when
there are new buildings or additions, the Council needs to be informed on the process
in order to avoid these types of problems.Mayor
pro tern Alvarez stated this problem is a good example of why the City needs construction
management. The cost of construction management should guarantee good projects
that wi1llast into the future.MOTION -
Coontz SECOND - Alvarez
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Approved plans and
specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the water damage repairs at
Fire Station #7.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are
available in account number 725-5028-481200-9809 City Facility
Improvements in the amount of$32,347.00.3.
13 Bid No. 012-39 - Rejection of Bids and Re-advertising, Police Department First
Floor Covering Remodel Project. (C2500.K)
SUMMARY: The City received three bids with only one complete bid of $152,620 from
SCS Flooring, which is $52,620 over the budgeted funds available. Review of the bids
showed that the remaining two bids omitted pricing for some or all of the three bid
addendums.
ACTION: Rejected all bids received for construction of the project, and authorized re-
advertising for bids for the Police Department First Floor Covering Remodel Project.
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FISCAL IMPACT: There is currently $100,000 in FY 01-02 funds available in
account number 725-4011-481200-2101 (Police Department Carpeting
and Flooring). After July I an additional $50,000 will be available for this project, for a
total of$150,000.3.14 Bid No. 012-38 - Award a construction contract to Hardy &
Harper, Inc. of Santa Ana for the annual asphalt replacement project at various
locations for the fiscal year 2002-
03. (A2100.0 AGR-2542.A)SUMMARY: Specifications have been completed
for the annual asphalt replacement at various locations, and the project was advertised for
bids. Four bids were received
and opened on April 4, 2002.ACTION: Awarded a contract in the amount of $211,400.
00 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. at 1312 E. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705, and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and
available in Water Operating Fund Account No. 600-8041-474501. The total bid amount is
based upon an estimate of 12 months of expenditures. One month of
appropriation from Year 2001-02 is recommended at this time. Funding appropriated
from Year 2002-03 is recommended after July
I, 2002.600-8041-474501-
0000 17,600.00 Transmission and Distribution Mains 3.15 CLAIMS (C3200.
0)The City Attorney
recommends that the
Orange City Council deny the following
Claim(s) for
damages:a. Judith Heidemann b.
Linda Horton (processed March 26th)c. Rosemary Etmund d. Val Verde Estates MHP
ACTION:
Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and
Adjuster.CONTRACTS 3.16 Award Professional Services Contract for electrical
design and construction oversight services for Water Well No. 26. (A2100.0 AGR-3998)
SUMMARY: Well No. 26 is locatedwithin The Block At Orange complex easterly
of The Terrace Apartments at Lewis St./City Parkway West/
City Boulevard West. This contract authorizes the consultant to design, prepare electrical
plans,
technical specifications,
and
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ACTION: Awarded a contract to Carollo Engineers in an amount not to exceed
43,200.98 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
FISCAL IMP ACT: Funding for this project is available in the following account:
601-8011-484101-8118 $43,200.98 Construction of
Well No. 26 3.17 Final Acceptance of Bid 012-11; SP-3374 - Slurry Seal
at Various Locations FY 2001-02 and authorization to file Notice of
Completion with the
County Recorder No staffreport required).SUMMARY: Bid 012-11; SP-3374 - Slurry
Seal at Various Locations FY 2001-02.Contractor: Roy Allan Slurry
Seal Inc. Staff recommends acceptance of improvements.ACTION: Accepted public
work improvement, authorized release of Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, Bond No. 08577129 in
the amount of $467,390.62, and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute
the Notice ofCornpletion.FISCAL IMP ACT: None.3.18 Final Acceptance of Bid 012-28;
SP-3386 - TCRF Street Rehabilitation Phase 1 FY 2001-02 and authorization
to file Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder No staff report required).SUMMARY: Bid 012-
28; SP-3386 - TCRF Street Rehabilitation Phase I FY
2001-02.Contractor: Silvia Construction Inc. Staff recommends acceptance of
improvements.ACTION: Accepted public work improvement, authorized release of Great American Insurance Company of Ohio,
Bond No. 3419117 in the amount of $531,344.00, and authorized
the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.FISCAL IMP ACT: None.3.19 Final Acceptance
of Bid 012-29; SP-3387 - TCRF Street Rehabilitation Phase 2 FY
2001-02 and authorization
to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder No staff report
required).SUMMARY: Bid 012-29; SP-3387 - TCRF Street
Rehabilitation Phase 2 FY 2001-02.Contractor: Silvia Construction Inc.
Staff recommends acceptance of improvements.ACTION: Accepted public work improvement, authorized release of Great American
Insurance Company of Ohio, Bond No. 3419116 in the amount of $438,
927.00, and authorized
the Mayor
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RESOLUTIONS
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.20 RESOLUTION NO. 9518 (OT2000.0)
TAPE 1200
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange supporting the City of Anaheim's
request to have Caltrans add the name "Anaheim" to the thirteen existing directional
signs along the northbound State Route 55 Freeway from John Wayne Airport to the
State Route 91 Freeway.
Discussion
Councilmember Coontz reported the current directional signs on the 55 Freeway indicate
Riverside, which is over 20 miles east ofthe 55 191 freeway interchange. She had pulled
this original Resolution until the Council had an opportunity to talk with Caltrans and
Public Works staff. From the field work done by staff, it was evident that Orange is one
of the most undersigned cities in the state, but are now successfully addressing the
addition of City Limit signs and advanced exit signs on the 55 Freeway.
The City is continuing to talk with Caltrans about City identification signs at major
offramps and major traffic generator destinations such as The Block. There continues to
be a great deal of work by the Public Works staff, but the discussions and activity will
greatly benefit the City. Anaheim has indicated they will, in turn, support the request by
Orange for additional signs. She suggested the City of Orange prepare its own resolution
to be sent to Caltrans detailing our specific requests for additional signage over and above
the ones that have already been committed to.
Mayor pro tern Alvarez questioned why Anaheim needs permission from Orange for this
request and what is driving this request from Anaheim; and noted that Caltrans has
already committed to some sign locations for Anaheim.
Councilmember Coontz stated several cities were contacted by Caltrans for their approval
of this request from Anaheim. The reason this is needed is because the directional signs
which say Riverside, which are proposed to be changed to say Anaheim, are within the
City of Orange limits. She noted that Orange will also be getting some directional and
overhead identification signs.
Mayor Murphy reiterated that the intersection ofthe 55 and 91 Freeways is in the City of
Anaheim; and the reason the City of Orange has some say about this is that some of the
Anaheim directional signs will be in Orange. He noted the new signs for Orange is a
separate issue from changing the directional signs for Anaheim.
Councilmember Cavecche commented that a great deal of the proposed Resolution deals
with proposed signs for Orange and questioned why we would need Anaheim's approval
to obtain exits signs for Orange. She spoke with Caltrans, who told her that Anaheim has
nothing to do with Orange getting signs and Anaheim's approval is not necessary.
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Mayor Murphy agreed that Anaheim's approval is not necessary for Orange to obtain
new directional signs, but Anaheim needs a resolution from Orange to move forward with
their signs. Although Orange does not need approval from Anaheim, Anaheim could
help Orange in obtaining these signs and the resolutions were proposed in a spirit of
cooperation.
The Public Works Director noted the installation of signs along the freeway is totally
within the jurisdiction of Caltrans. However, because the proposed signs are located
within the geographic jurisdiction of various cities, Caltrans felt it would be appropriate
to get resolutions from each city; and a resolution is the only form of official approval
Caltrans recognizes. He noted the proposed signs for Orange along the 55 are within the
City limits and no support is needed from any other city. However, part of the proposal
also includes sign locations on other freeways that are not within Orange's jurisdictional
boundaries and Caltrans will probably request that Orange get support for these other
signs on these other freeways.
Councilmember Slater stated that although he understands Caltrans' position on this,
there is a lot more of the 55 Freeway in Orange than in Anaheim. He noted the
directional signs along the 5 Freeway in Los Angeles say Santa Ana, which is a long way
off just like Riverside is a long way off from the 55; and these are simply directional
signs. This issue has been clouded by bringing in other sign issues for Orange. He could
not support a proposal for putting Anaheim's name on signs on a freeway that runs
through Orange. He suggested this issue be put in abeyance and Orange work on the
issues that affect Orange.
Mayor Murphy suggested continuing this item in order to separate the two issues - signs for
Anaheim and signs for Orange.Councilmember
Coontz agreed on a continuance as she did not have the opportunity to see
the Resolution ahead of time; but complimented the Public Works Director for his work
with Caltrans.Mayor
pro tern Alvarez asked for a map indicating where the locations of the signs will be,
both for Anaheim and Orange, and agreed this issue should be continued. He also suggested
Orange submit a wish list to Caltrans along with the request from Anaheim,which
may provide more emphasis to the requests.Councilmember
Cavecche stated she had driven the 55 Freeway, counting the number of existing
directional signs, and did not agree with the number of signs outlined by Caltrans.
She did not see the need to put Anaheim on directional signs on the 55, since most
people coming from John Wayne Airport would probably travel on the 5 Freeway towards
the Disneyland Resort area; and could not support this request.PAGE
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MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Slater AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ACTION: Table this
issue for further consideration, noting the direction and specifics given from the
Councilmembers in terms of dividing up the issues into appropriate separate pieces, that
the issues having to do with Orange and the discussion of the Anaheim directional signage
on the 55 be separate; and also incorporate the comments that were made
in terms of other desires from the Council.3.21 RESOLUTION
NO. 9599 (S4000.S.4)A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Orange temporarily closing a section of Walnut Avenue between
Orange Street and Center Street, and the temporary suspension of permit parking
requirements within Area "An (Downtown Area) for a Special Event from 8:00
A.M. through 7:00 P.M., May 18, 2002.Annual Baccalaureate and
Commencement Ceremonies at Chapman University.ACTION: Approved.3.
22 RESOLUTION
NO. 9602 (S4000.S.4)A Resolutionof
the City Council of the City of Orange temporarily closing a section of Canal Street on
Saturday, June I, 2002, for a special event.Orange YMCA 5K
Run For Kids ACTION: Approved.MOTION -
Alvarez SECOND -
Slater AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy,
Coontz, Cavecche Items 3.9, 3.12 and
3.20 were removed and heard separately. All other items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.
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4.REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY TAPE 1870
4.1 Mayor Murphy and Mayor pro tem Alvarez recommend the following actions for
Boards, Committees and Commissions:
Mayor pro tern Alvarez reviewed the following recommendations:
Audit Committee - Alternate position be changed to full-member status. Committee size be
increased to five members. Eliminate ex-officio members from the
committee.Investment Advisorv Board - Membership to be reduced to three members and add one
alternate.
Park. Planning and Development Commission - Membership terms to be increased to 4 years and
maintained as staggered terms.Term
Limits - Establish 12 years as the maximum number of consecutive years for all Boards,Committees and
Commission members, effective May 14,2002.Council Policy:
Reconfirm Council
policy of two year terms for committee membership unless authorized by resolution or
ordinance.All committees
to provide Council with an annual update report.Staggered terms
to be maintained for all Boards, Committees and Commission.City Council
to review each Board, Committee and Commission after each election. The review to
include residency, attendance, participation and a desire to continue service.Mayor pro
tern Alvarez noted it is also recommended to delete the one alternate from the Investment Advisory
Board; and he suggested that staff review the meeting time for the Traffic Commission, which
is currently 3:30 p.m.Councilmember Coontz
explained the Traffic Commission originally started out as a Bicycle Safety Committee,
and the meetings started at 3:30 p.m. so School representatives could attend right after
school. However, there is also a Cities-School Committee and many of the school issues
now come before that Committee and not the Traffic Commission.Mayor
Murphy explained the Ordinance for the Traffic Commission calls for a school representative.
This representative serves as an intermediary or contact, and does not necessarily have
to be an employee or an appointee by the School Board. Currently there is a retired School District
employee on the Commission who could fulfill this role.Councilmember
Slater agreed with the recommendations and also suggested revlewlllg the meeting
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Councilmember Cavecche agreed with the comments on the School District issues and would be
interested in seeing how many school issues have come before the Traffic Commission in the last
year. She agreed the meeting times should be at a later time, suggesting that all committees meet
at 7:00 p.m. She expressed concern about eliminating the Council ex-officio members from
the Audit Committee as this is a very important committee and the Councilmembers should be
in
attendance.Mayor Murphy explained that by eliminating the Council ex-officio members from
the Audit Committee, it allows for more citizen input and also allows other Councilmembers
to attend those meetings, as long as there are only two Councilmembers in attendance at anyone
time. It allows more flexibility for Council attendance and gives all Councilmembers an
opportunity
to attend.Councilmember Slater pointed out that all committees are open to all Councilmembers
to attend,and by designating ex-officio members, it restricts other
Councilmembers from attending.Councilmember Coontz stated the Audit Committee was formed after
the Orange County bankruptcy and she appointed the two Councilmembers to the Committee; but
agreed with the suggestion of deleting the ex-officio members from the Audit
Committee at this
time.MOTION - Alvarez
SECOND - Murphy AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz,
Cavecche Approve recommended actions and instruct staff to prepare resolutions and ordinances to
reflect the changes, including the change to delete the one alternate from the Investment
Advisory
Board.Councilmember Cavecche stated, for the record, that although she supports this action, she
feels it is the Council's duty, in handling the stewardship of the financial aspects of this City, that
she would like to have seen at least rotating members on the Audit Committee. She asked
the Finance Department to make sure the Council is notified of the two rneetings a year so
the Councilmembers can all
rotate.Councilmember Cavecche also pointed out the Design Review Committee includes a
staff member, and she is uncomfortable having a staff member sitting on that Committee as a
voting member. It puts that staff member in a position of conflict, having to make decisions on
design and then presenting those same projects at a Planning Commission or Council meeting;
and suggested this be looked
at.Councilmember Coontz pointed out the need for a staff support to the Design Review
Committee who understands design guidelines to make sure the Design Review Committee understands
the standards for
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY (Continued)
Council directed staff to investigate having the City Traffic Commission and Park Planning and
Development Commission meetings be moved to 5:30 p.m. or later; directed staff to review the
composition of the Design Review Committee with the thought of removing and replacing the
staff voting member; and come back at the first meeting in June with recommendations on these
Issues.
5.REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS TAPE 2790
5.1 Mayor pro tem Alvarez - Status Report on the 301(h) Waiver for the Orange County
Sanitation District.Mayor
pro tern Alvarez reported the Orange County Sanitation District will be conducting a special
meeting on Wednesday, May 15th to discuss the 301(h) waiver issue. He cited a report from
the Orange County Sanitation District which includes a background on the activities of the District
and the different phases of the waiver study. This study is costing in excess of $5 million
and will be discussed at the May 15th meeting. This meeting will be videotaped and he will
make copies of that tape available to the Council.Council
agreed they need to move forward and direct staff to prepare a Resolution in opposition to
the Orange County Sanitation District 301(h) wavier; that this should be viewed as a health issue
for the entire County; that opposing this waiver is a good message and sets the stage for the rest
of the United States; that opposing this waiver will be an economic benefit for the entire state.
Mayor
pro tern Alvarez stated the final vote on this issue will be in the Fall, around November or December.
He will research Resolutions from other cities and make them available to Staff; and suggested
contacting the local Water Districts to join the City in this effort.Council
directed staff to come back at the May 28th Council meeting with a Resolution not supporting
the Orange County Sanitation District 301(h) wavier.Off
Agenda Item Councilmember
Slater noted there were approximately 700 mottos received for the City Motto contest
and the Motto Committee will review all the suggestions and make a recommendation on the
top five to the Council at their June II meeting.Mayor
Murphy suggested the Committee also make a recommendation for their first choice.6.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS TAPE 3200 6.
1 Investment Oversight Committee Third Quarter Report for the Quarter Ending March
31, 2002. (ORI800.0.27.16)The
Finance Director presented the report.PAGE1S
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
MOTION - Alvarez SECOND -
Cavecche AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche Moved to receive
and file.6.2 Accept
resignation of Jan Mickelson from the Community Development Block Grant Committee and
instruct the City Clerk to begin Maddy Act regulations. (OR 1800.0.8.
3)MOTION - Slater SECOND -
Alvarez AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy,
Coontz, Cavecche Moved to accept, with regrets, the
resignation of Jan Mickelson from the Community Development Block Grant Committee and instruct
the City Clerk to begin Maddy Act regulations.7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.8.
REPORTS
FROM CITY MANAGER - None.9.
LEGAL AFFAIRS TAPE 3310 9.1 ORDINANCE
NO. 3-02 (SECOND READING) (
A2500.0)An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Orange adding Section 17.10.035 to the Orange Municipal Code and amending Section 17.08.
020 to regulate temporary uses.MOTION - Alvarez SECOND - Murphy AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz,
Cavecche Moved that
Ordinance No. 3-02 be read by title
only and same was approved and adopted by the preceding vote.10. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE
ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY 11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed
at 6:20 p.m.
to a Closed Session for the following purposes:a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6:City Negotiator: Personnel Director Steven Pham PAGE 16
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11. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
Employee Organizations: Orange Maintenance & Crafts Employees Association (OMCEA),
Orange Management Association (OMA), Orange Municipal Employees Association
OMEA), Water Department Employees Association (WDEA
b. Public Employee disciplineldismissallrelease pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION - Cavecche SECOND -
Murphy AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche The City Council
adjourned at 7:40 p.m.r CASSANDRA J.
THCART,
CMC CITY CLERK ff1!.~
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