SR - ORD-06-15 - SECOND READINGORDINANCE NO. 06 -15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
CHAPTER 15.18 TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED,
STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR
SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR
SYSTEMS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Orange recognizes the importance of
encouraging the installation and use of solar energy systems; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65850.5 provides that it is the
policy of the State to promote and encourage the installation and use of solar energy systems
by limiting obstacles to their use and minimize the permitting costs of such systems; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65850.5 requires that, on or
before September 30, 2015, every city must adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited,
streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems; and
WHEREAS, the City of Orange General Plan includes goals and policies in its
Natural Resources Element, and actions in its Implementation Plan that lead development
practices in the City toward a higher level of sustainability, energy conservation, and a
resulting long -term reduced community wide contribution to human factors that may
influence climate change; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 (Class 8-
Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment) because it is an
action to adopt an ordinance to assure maintenance, enhancement or protection of the
environment, where the regulatory process involves procedures for the protection of the
environment and does not involve construction activities or the relaxation of standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Orange as
follows:
SECTION I:
Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended, adding Chapter 15.18 to
the Municipal Code, establishing an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small
residential rooftop solar systems, which shall read as follows:
ITEM: 9' 1 DATE OF MEETING: 61 11 ) 15
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 2015
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SMITH — None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1 Councilmember Alvarez: Report on mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus from
the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Councilmember Alvarez reported that the first indication of West Nile Virus has been
detected in a sample of mosquitos collected in the City of Orange and the City of Tustin.
The District continues to conduct surveys and will treat areas that have tested positive for
the virus. On July 30, staff met with the District to discuss a plan in order to stop the spread
of the virus. The City will continue to update the website with current information.
Mike Hearst, Orange County Vector Control District, spoke briefly on spraying techniques.
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 Accept the Resignation of Ernest Glasgow from the City Traffic Commission,
Effective Immediately; Post Vacancy Notice Pursuant to the Maddy Act.
MOTION — Whitaker
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to accept the resignation of Ernest Glasgow from the City Traffic Commission
and post the Notice of Vacancy pursuant to the Maddy Act.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS — None
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER — None
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 06 -15 (SECOND READING) (A2500.0)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 15 of the Orange
Municipal Code, by adding Chapter 15.18 to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting
process for small residential rooftop solar systems.
MOTION — Whitaker
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved that Ordinance No. 06 -15 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted
by the preceding vote.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued)
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