HomeMy WebLinkAbout8_27_2002 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
OF A REGULAR MEETING August 27,2002
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on August 27, 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
I. OPENING
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Phillip Sipes, Saint John's Lutheran Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Coontz
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ABSENT -
None 1.4
PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS TAPE 260 Resolution 9642
was presented to Susan Secoy expressing appreciation for her four years of dedicated
service on the Design Review Committee.The following
employees received Employee Service Awards:Ted Reynolds -
City Attorney (not present); Jason Hussong - Fire (not present); Jeffrey Kohrs - Water; Janna Doty -
Fire; DennisCole - Fire (not present); Tammy South-Police (notpresent)Mayor Murphy announced the
Orange International Street
Fair will be held Friday through Sunday, August 30 through September 1.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Arlen Craig, address on
file, encouraged the
use of the abandoned railroad line as a landscaped multi-use trail and distributed information
to the Council.Tom Schwabauer, 904 E. VanBibber, asked
Mayor pro tern Alvarez to report on his recent meeting with President Bush.Mayor
pro tern Alvarez reported he
had just returned from a visit to Orange's Sister City,Orange New South Wales, Australia. He
will provide a detailed report of this visit at the September 10 Council meeting. He then
briefly reported on the Latino Roundtable discussion in Orange County with President
Bush, where Mayor pro tern Alvarez was able to speak with the President
on educational programs.PAGE 1
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3.CONSENT CALENDAR TAPE 450
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 August 27, 2002 at Orange Civic Center, Main
Library at 101 N. Center Street, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia, 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 August 6, 8, and 15,
2002.ACTION:
Approved.3.3 Request approval of City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting August 13,
2002.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 July 31,
2002.C2500.
F)ACTION:
Approved.
AGREEMENTS 3.6 Agreement between the City of Orange and Orange Tot-Lot
Pre-School, Inc.A2100.
0 AGR-2915.A)SUMMARY: Approval of a multi-year agreement
with the Orange Tot-Lot Pre-school will allow the volunteer-based organization to
use the
facilities at EI Camino Park for preschool activities.ACTION: Approved the
five-year Agreement with Orange Tot-Lot Pre-school, Inc.; and,authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to
execute the
Agreementon
behalf
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
BIDS
REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.7 Project S.P. 3407; Bid 023-08 Annual Service Contract for Concrete Replacement
at Various Locations, FY 2002-03. Approval of plans and specifications,
and request for authorization to advertise. (S4000.
S.7)SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the
annual service contract for concrete replacement at various locations FY 2002-03 project.
The project is ready to be advertised for bids. The estimated construction cost
is $185,000.Councilmember Slater asked why some driveway approaches were
included in this contract, as it was his understanding that repair of driveway approaches
are usually the responsibility
of the homeowner.The Public Works Maintenance Division Manager reported
certain driveway approaches are included in areas where the replacement of the sidewalks necessitate a
change in the driveway; but confirmed that driveway repairs are generally the
responsibility
of the homeowner.
MOTION - Slater SECOND -
Alvarez AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising bids for the
annual service contract for concrete replacement at various locations FY 2002-03
project.FISCAL IMP ACT: Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and
are available in the Measure M Contractual Services Account No. 262-5021-
427100 in the amount
of$195,000.3.8 Bid No. 023-06 - Cleaning and sealing the exterior tile walls
of Police Headquarters.Approval of plans and specifications and authorization to
advertise for bids.
C2500.M.5)SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the
cleaning and sealing of the exterior tile walls at Police Headquarters to stop water from seeping
into the walls during rains. The project is estimated at $
44,000.00.ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising
for the cleaning and sealing of the exterior tile walls
at Police Headquarters FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds in
account number 725-5028-481200-
9826 Police
Headquarters
Exterior
Wall
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.9 Bid No. 023-07 - Roof repairs to Fire Headquarters. Approval of plans and
specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. (C2500.M.5)
SUMMARY: Plans and specifications have been completed for the repair of the roof at
Fire Headquarters to stop several water leaks that occur during rains. This project is
estimated at $50,000.00.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for the roof
repairs to Fire Headquarters.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds in account number 565-
5028-485100-2511 Fire
Headquarters Roof Replacemen1.3.10
CLAIMS (C3200.0)The City Attorney recommends that the Orange City Council
deny the following Claim(
s) for damages:
a. Sergio Cervantes b.
David John Doherty
c. Joseph Farace ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City
Attorney and Adjuster.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 3.11 Final acceptance of a portion of the street improvements
and appurtenances funded by the Serrano Heights Community Facilities District (CFD 91-
2) (
No staff report required).SUMMARY: The segments in the Engineer's Report for CFD
91-2 identified as Serrano Avenue West Side, Serrano Avenue Southern California
Edison Segment lA, West Loop Road (Sierra Vista Drive and Apache Creek Road) and
Water Reservoir site are now substantially complete and open for public use.
Staff recommends acceptance
subject to minor completion
items.ACTION: Accepted
public improvements.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
CONTRACTS
3.12 Final Acceptance of Bid 012-33; SP-3322 - Glassell St. Reconstruction from 300
ft.south of Culver Ave. to Almond Ave. and authorization to file Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder (No staff report
required).SUMMARY: Bid 012-33; SP-3322 - Glassell St. Reconstruction from 300 ft.
south of Culver Ave. to Almond Ave. Contractor: Sequel Contractors, Inc.
Staff recommends acceptance
of improvements.ACTION: Accepted public work improvement, authorized release of
Federal Insurance Company of Indiana, Bond No. 8188-16-91 in the amount of $
484,342.00, and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Notice of
Completion.FISCAL IMPACT: None.3.13 Final Acceptance Contract for asphalt replacement on a
portion of Cleveland Street south of Trenton Avenue and authorization to file Notice
of Completion with the County Recorder (
No staff report required).SUMMARY: A contract for the emergency replacement of asphalt
on a portion of Cleveland St. south of Trenton Ave., to eliminate the prospect
of injuries occasioned by the condition of the street resulting from the recent
replacement of water pipelines.Contractor: Universal Asphalt Co., Inc.
Staffrecommends acceptance of improvements.ACTION: Accepted public work improvement,
authorized release of Fidelity &Guaranty Insurance Co. Bond No. SS3987, in the amount of $34,
698.00, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the Notice of Completion.
FISCAL
IMP ACT: None.PARKING 3.14 Request for Temporary Suspension of Permit
Parking Restrictions within Permit Parking Area I (McPherson Sports Complex), for a
special event on Saturday,September 28, 2002. (S4000.
S.3.1.1)SUMMARY: The Orange Junior Soccer Club will celebrate
their 36th year anniversary with a Celebration of Soccer at McPherson Sports Facility on
September 28, 2002. Due to anticipated attendance it may be necessary to park
in the surrounding residential neighborhood adjacent to the sports complex, which restricts
on-
street parking except by Permit.ACTION: Approved the request of the Orange
Junior Soccer Club suspending permit-parking restrictions within Permit Parking Area I
on Saturday, September
28, 2002.
FISCAL
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
PURCHASES
3.15 Purchase of Seagrave Fire Pumpers on a sole source basis. (C2500.H)
SUMMARY: This is a request that the City Council authorize purchase of two Seagrave
Fire Pumpers on a sole source basis in the amount of$869,457.70.
ACTION: a) Authorized the purchase of two Seagrave Fire Pumpers from the Seagrave
Fire Apparatus Company in the amount of $869,457.70; and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute contract on behalf of the City; and b) Authorized the City Manager
to surplus the replaced pumpers at an auction.
FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are available in account number 720-
5023-472102 Vehicle
Replacement
Fund.RESOLUTIONS 3.16 RESOLUTION NO. 9648 (C2500.M.
16.1)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot
Line Adjustment LL2002-03 adjusting lot lines of certain real property situated at 1638
and 1650 North Fern Street in the City of Orange, County of Orange,
State of California.Owners: 1. Robert A. Manning and Betty F. Manning, husband and wife
as joint tenants.
2. Mickey
Bednar ACTION: Approved.3.17 RESOLUTION NO. 9649 (C2500.
M.16.1)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving
Lot Line Adjustment LL 2002-06 adjusting lot lines of certain real property situated at
384 and 394 North Rancho Santiago Boulevard in the City of Orange, County of
Orange, State of California.Owners: 1. Robert L. Torres, Trustee, Torres Family Trust,
Dated 12/15/87 And Executor of the
Estate of Esparanza Torres 2. Sylvia Caigoy, Trustee, Torres Family Trust,
Dated 12/
15/87
ACTION:
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.18 RESOLUTION NO. 9652 (C2500.M.16.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment
LL 2002-07 combining two parcels of certain real property situated at 4341
East Chapman Avenue in the City of Orange, County of Orange, State of
California.Owners: William Mattern & Anna Mattern, Trustees of the Mattern Trust, Dated 2/5/
92 ACTION:
Approved.3.19 RESOLUTION NO. 9653 (C2500.M.16.
1)A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line
Adjustment LL 2002-08 combining four parcels of certain real property situated at 1935,
1943,2003 and 2002 East Locust Avenue in the City of Orange, County of Orange,
State
of California.Owners: Courtyard
Apartments, LLC
ACTION: Approved.
VOTING DELEGATE 3.20 Designate Councilrnember Cavecche as the voting delegate and Mayor
pro tern Alvarez as the voting alternate for the League of California
Cities Annual Conference, October
2-5,
2002.ACTION: Approved.
MOTION - Alvarez SECOND -
Coontz AYES - Slater, Alvarez, Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche
Item 3.7 was removed and heard separately. All other items on the Consent Calendar
were approved as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY - None.5.
REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS - None.6. REPORTS
FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS - None.PAGE 7
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.8.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER - None.9.LEGAL
AFFAIRS TAPE 515 9.1
ORDINANCE NO. 7-02 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Water Wells)An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange deleting Section 13.40.120 of the Orange
Municipal Code pertaining to private water wells.MOTION -
Slater SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Slater, Mayor
Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ABSTAIN - Alvarez Moved that
Ordinance No.7 -
02 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted by the preceding vote.Note: Mayor pro
tern Alvarez
abstained as he was absent for the First Reading of this Ordinance.9.2 ORDINANCE NO.
8-
02 (FIRST READING) (A2500.0 Transportation Demand Mgt Program)An Ordinance
of the
City Council of the City of Orange deleting Chapter 17.40 of the Orange Municipal Code and adding
Chapter 10.83 amending the City's Transportation Demand Management Program.Mayor Murphy
asked that
in the future, changes to Ordinances be highlighted for easy reference.MOTION - Coontz SECOND - Cavecche
AYES - Slater, Alvarez,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz,
Cavecche Moved that Ordinance No. 8-02 be
read by title only and same was set for second reading by the preceding vote.9.3 ORDINANCE NO.
11-02 (
SECOND READING) (A2500.0 Boards, Committees,Commissions)An Ordinance of the
City
Council of the City of Orange amending certain provisions of the Orange Municipal Code relating to
the Administration of City Boards, Commissions and Committees.PAGE 8 I
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
MOTION - Murphy SECOND -
Slater AYES - Slater,
Mayor Murphy, Coontz, Cavecche ABSTAIN - Alvarez Moved
that Ordinance No.
11-02 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted by the preceding vote.
Note: Mayor pro
tern Alvarez abstained as he was absent for the First Reading of this Ordinance.10. RECESS
TO
THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11. RECESS TO
CLOSED SESSION Note: The Council
did not recess 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.12. ADJOURNMENT MOTION -
Slater SECOND -
Alvarez AYES - Slater,
Alvarez, Mayor Murphy,
Coontz, Cavecche The City Council adjourned at 4:
50 p.m.144'~~(/~~;;t CASSANDRA). HCART, CMC CITY
CLERK iJ1Gb/?
4?fJ MAYOR
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