SR - RES-11020 - LEMON STREET PARKING LOT CLOSURE1 1. SUBJECT
Resolution No. 11020; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing the
long term closure of the Lemon Street Parking Lot on July 24, 2017, at 12:00 a.m., to allow for
the construction of the Metrolink Parking Structure, located at 130 N. Lemon Street.
2. SUMMARY
The Lemon Street Parking Lot will be closed in order to facilitate the construction of the
Metrolink Parking Structure at the Orange Transportation Center Project, scheduled to start
construction the week of July 24 The lot will be closed for approximately 18 months until the
parking structure is open to the public in late 2018.
13. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 11020.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
2. Be a fiscally healthy community
d. Effectively manage and develop City assets.
e. Create an environment to attract, retain, and expand economic opportunities.
5. Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
a. Refurbish, maintain, develop and /or expand public use places and spaces.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Economic Development Goal 2.0: Cultivate a business environment that is conducive and
appealing to the commercial and retail industry, including smaller entrepreneurs.
Policy 2.4: Maintain adequate infrastructure, transportation system, and physical conditions that
encourage retailers to invest in the City.
Economic Development Goal 6.0: Provide sufficient infrastructure to support anticipated
economic development and growth.
Policy 6.1: Provide and maintain infrastructure adequate to support growth and expansion of
commercial, industrial and institutional areas, including water, sewer, streets, curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, storm drains, access, and parking improvements.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
On June 12, 2017, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) awarded the
construction contract for the Metrolink Parking Structure at the Orange Transportation Center
Project to Bomel Construction Company, Inc. OCTA and City staff have been coordinating a
ground breaking ceremony scheduled for July 26 at 9:00 a.m., with construction of the parking
structure scheduled to start later that week. In order to prepare for the construction of the parking
structure, the Lemon Street Parking Lot located at 130 N. Lemon Street will be closed starting at
12:00 a.m. on Monday, July 24 for public parking. Bomel Construction Company, Inc. will be
at the site on July 24 to install construction fencing and gates around the perimeter of the site.
The construction fencing will be removed at the completion of the project.
Information has been posted on the OCTA and City of Orange websites indicating the dates of
the lot closure, along with directions to the alternative parking location being provided by
Chapman University. During the construction, Chapman is making available the following two
parking lots:
1) Chapman University owned surface lot accessed off of Palm Avenue, west of the
West Depot Parking Lot. These spaces will be available for parking 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
2) Top level of the Chapman University West Campus Structure located off of Cypress
Street. The West Campus structure is closed from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Both locations will replace removed parking resulting from the closure of the Lemon Street
Parking Lot and will accommodate contractor employee parking, transit parking, and general use
public parking.
In addition to the website information, project information signs and closure notice signs have
been posted in the Lemon Street Lot since July 10 th . Windshield notification flyers are distributed
daily by OCTA staff and additional No Parking signs will be placed within individual parking
stalls at least 4 days prior to the July 24 closure. Per OMC 10.42.060 the City Council must
authorize the change of time limits (and in this case, the temporary closure of the lot) for City
owned parking lots.
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8. ATTACHMENTS
• Resolution No. 11020
• Vicinity Map
RESOLUTION NO. 11020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ORANGE AUTHORIZING THE
LONG TERM CLOSURE OF THE LEMON
STREET PARKING LOT ON JULY 24, 2017, AT
12:00 A.M., TO ALLOW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE METROLINK
PARKING STRUCTURE, LOCATED AT 130 N.
LEMON STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Orange (the City) is a municipal corporation which exercises
governmental functions and powers, and is organized and existing under the laws of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2017, the Orange County Transportation Authority ( "OCTA ")
awarded the construction contract for the construction of the Metrolink Parking Structure on the
site of the Lemon Street parking lot to Bomel Construction Company, Inc. (`Gomel "); and
WHEREAS, in order to prepare for the construction of the parking structure, the
Lemon Street parking lot, located at 130 N. Lemon Street, will be closed starting at 12:00 a.m.
on Monday, July 24 for public parking so Bomel can install construction fencing and gates
around the perimeter of the site; and
WHEREAS, information has been posted on the OCTA and City of Orange websites
indicating the dates of the lot closure, along with directions to the alternative parking at various
locations in the vicinity of the Lemon Street parking lot; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the website information, project information signs and
closure notice signs have been posted in the Lemon Street lot since July 10 , windshield
notification flyers are distributed daily by OCTA staff, and additional "No Parking" signs will
be placed within individual parking stalls at least 4 calendar days prior to the July 24t closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange,
on the basis of the facts set forth in the agenda report presented to it and any comments or
testimony received at the meeting at which this matter was considered, as follows:
1. The City Council finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and
correct.
2. Pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Section 10.42.060, the City Council
designates the Lemon Street parking lot, located at 130 N. Lemon Street, closed for public
parking purposes effective July 24, 2017, at 12:00 A.M. ( "effective date "), and until further
notice. Signs notifying the public of the closure shall be posted 4 calendar days in advance of
the effective date. The closure of the Lemon Street lot and the removal of all vehicles therein
will facilitate the staging and construction of the Metrolink Parking Structure.