SR - - CITY COUNCIL ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING MINUTES JULY 11, 2017
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on July 11, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in a
Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
4:30 P.M. SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols
ABSENT —None
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2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—None C�3Ut��:IL
3. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Recognition of Employee Service.
4. RECESS — The City Council recessed at 5:00 p.m. to the Closed Session. The next
Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
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CITY COLINCIL MINUTES JULY 11, 2017
5:00 P.M. SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols
ABSENT —None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION—The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:00
p.m. with all Members present.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation pursuant to Government
Code Section 549569(a), one case:
Case: Obremski v. City of Orange
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2016-00872376
b. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiators: Laura Kalty, Special Counsel.
Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Groups.
4. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING —At 6:05 p.m. the City Council adjourned the
Closed Session to its Regular Meeting on Tuesday,July 11,2017, in the Council Chamber.
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C):OO P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
This Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council was called to order by Mayor Smith at
6:08 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Father Bruce Patterson from St. Norbert Catholic Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Councilmember Fred M. Whitaker.
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols
ABSENT —None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing July as Parks & Recreation Month.
Presentation of the Orange Section American Planning Association Award to the Orange
Home Grown Farmers Market.
Presentation of a Proclamation for the 40th anniversary of the Mariposa Women and Family
Center.
Mayor pro tem Murphy announced that the Orange Police Department will be hosting
National Night Out, Orange's night out against crime, on Tuesday, August 1; and the
Concerts in the Park series at the Hart Park Band Shell will continue every Wednesday
from 7:00—8:30 p.m. through August 9.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Laurie Tyler, Financial Partners Credit Union—expressed concerns with homeless people
loitering and harassing clients that are entering and leaving the building.
Fred Francis — spoke regarding an incident that happened to his family at Hart Park Pool
and asked that pool rules be clearly posted for the public to see.
Darrel Ferguson, Surfrider Foundation — spoke regarding the non-profit organization's
effort to keep trash and pollution out of the ocean.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Confirmation of warrant registers dated,June 9, 15,23, and 29.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2 City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of June 13, 2017.
ACTION: Approved.
3.3 Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
3.4 Consultant Services Agreement with Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. for the
design and plan preparation of the 12" water main crossing the railroad track on
Batavia Street.
ACTION: Awarded Consultant Service Agreement to Joseph C. TruYaw and Associates,
Inc. of Orange, California, in an amount not-to-exceed $19,475 and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the City.
3.5 Agreement to purchase and install irrigation booster pumps at Serrano and Santiago
Hills Parks.
NOTE: Councilmember Nichols recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict with a
nearby property interest.
ACTION: Approved Agreement with STL Landscape, Inc. in the amount of$98,000 and
authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.6 Agreement to install Calsense central irrigation system controllers at Fred Barrera,
Belmont, Serrano, and Santiago Hills Parks.
NOTE: Councilmember Nichols recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict with a
nearby property interest.
ACTION: Approved Agreement with STL Landscape, Inc. in the amount of$98,000 and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.7 Agreement for Yorba Park Electrical Improvements.
ACTION: Approved agreement with Academy Electric, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount
of$117,563 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR(Continued)
3.8 First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with the law firm Liebert Cassidy
and Whitmore to provide for an additional $75,000 for legal services related to labor
negotiations for a total amount not-to-exceed $135,000.
ACTION: Approved First Amendment with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore; and authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
(ITEM REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.9 Lease Agreement with Selman Chevrolet Company for 180 South Water Street,
Assessor Parcel Number (APN)390-452-05.
Mayor pro tem Murphy commended staff for their work on this item.
MOTION —Murphy
SECOND —Smith
AYES —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols
Moved to approve Lease Agreement between the City of Orange and Selman Chevrolet;
and authorized the City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement on behalf of the City.
3.10 Number not used.
3.11 Appropriation of$150,000 for a General Plan Amendment related to the Detachment
of the East Orange Planning Areas 1 and 2 from the City.
ACTION: Authorized appropriation of$150,000 from Unreserved General Fund balance
into expenditure account number 100.6011.51670.20364, Professional & Consulting
Services—E. Orange Detachment.
3.12 CLAIMS
The following claim(s) have been received and investigated by the City Attorney's Office
and/or the Risk Manager. After a thorough investigation with the involved departments, it
is the recommendation of the City Attorney's Office that the claim(s) be denied.
a. Jazmin Vega
b. Debra Sue Black
c. Estate of Michael Anthony Perez
d. Jesuz Martinez
e. Michael Perez, Jr.
f. Erika Perez
g. Damian Murillo
h. David Perez
i. Devine Perez
j. Delilah Perez
k. Monique Perez
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Adjuster.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR(Continued)
313 Award of contract - Bid No. 167-49 (SP-4003); Mechanical Services and Preventive
Maintenance for Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Equipment (HVAC) at
Various City Buildings.
ACTION:Awarded the contract in the amount of$94,875 to Diversified Thermal Services,
Inc.; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the documents on behalf of the
City.
3.14 Award of contract - Bid No. 167-50 Well 26 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
Replacement.
ACTION: Awarded a contract in the amount of$111,723 to Brithinee Electric, Inc.; and
authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.15 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 156-46; 5-238; Sewer Line Replacement on Shaffer Street
from 330-ft North of Chapman Avenue to Walnut Avenue; and authorization to file
the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. (No staff report required.)
ACTION: Accepted public work improvements, authorized release of Financial Pacific
Insurance Company, Bond No. 54-210920 in the amount of$1,034,103 to the contractor
on said job, and authorized the Mayor and city Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
3.16 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 167-05; SP-3960; Yorba Park Grading Project; and
authorization to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. No staff
report required.)
ACTION: Accepted public work improvements, authorized release of Philadelphia
Indemnity Insurance Company State of Pennsylvania, Bond No. CE11510701025 in the
amount of$386,120 to the contractor on said job, and authorized the Mayor and city Clerk
to execute the Notice of Completion.
3.17 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 167-32; SP-3992; Roof Coating at Main Library; and
authorization to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. No staff
report required.)
ACTION: Accepted public work improvements, authorized release of Developers Surety
and Indemnity Company of California, Bond No. 803612P in the amount of$ 97,805 to
the contractor on said job, and authorized the Mayor and city Clerk to execute the Notice
of Completion.
3.18 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 167-27; SP-3983; CDBG ADA Wheelchair Access Ramp
Replacement at Various Locations,FY 2016-2017; and authorization to file the Notice
of Completion with the County Recorder. (No staff report required.)
ACTION: Accepted public work improvements, authorized release of Merchants Bonding
Company(Mutual) State of Iowa, Bond No. CAC714689 in the amount of$225,000 to the
contractor on said job, and authorized the Mayor and city Clerk to execute the Notice of
Completion.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR(Continued)
3.19 Request to close the Orange Public Library & History Center (OPL & HC) and the
two branches (Taft& El Modena) to accommodate various events and holidays.
ACTION: Approved closure of Orange Public Library facilities to the public as follows:
OPL &HC: Friday, September ls�at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 2"d all day for the
Orange International Street Fair.
All Libraries: Saturday,November ll'" all day for Veterans Day.
All Libraries: Wednesday,November 22°d at 6:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving.
All Libraries: Monday, January 15t" all day for Staff Development Day.
3.20 Purchase of print materials for the Orange Public Library from Baker& Taylor,Inc.
ACTION: 1) Approved purchase order for print materials from Baker & Taylor, Inc., in
the amount of$100,000; and 2) Authorized the City Manager to approve increases to the
purchase order should the Library receive donations designated for the purchase of
additional print materials.
3.21 Purchase of Calsense central irrigation system controllers and related equipment for
Fred Barrera, Belmont, Serrano and Santiago Hills Parks.
NOTE: Councilmember Nichols recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict with a
nearby property interest.
ACTION: Approved purchase from SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC in the amount of
$55,614.53.
3.22 Purchase of a portion of the property at 120 N. Tustin Street for the purpose of street
widening for the purchase price of$18,900, plus related escrow costs.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of a portion of the property at 120 N. Tustin Street; and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary escrow and related documents.
3.23 Purchase of one Type 3 Fire Engine Public Safety Vehicle for Orange City Fire
Department.
ACTION: 1) Authorized the purchase of one piece of Fire Apparatus (4wd Brush Truck)
for the Orange City Fire Department from HME, Inc. located in Wyoming, Michigan, in
the amount of$354,498; 2) Authorized the purchase of Equipment and Supplies needed to
outfit Type 3, 4wd (Brush Truck) from various vendors in the amount of $46,090; 3)
Autharized the purchase of Communication Equipment, including radio(s), Mobile Data
Computer, and GPS Unit to outfit new Fire Apparatus to current OFD standards in the
amount of$ 14,449; and 4) Authorized the City Manager to retain Unit 1638, a 1992 Fire
Apparatus with 76,000 miles as a reserve Brush Truck.
MOTION —Whitaker
SECOND —Murphy
AYES —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols
Councilmember Nichols recorded an abstention on Items 3.5, 3.6, and 3.21. Item 3.9 was
removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All other items on the Consent
Calendar were approved as recommended.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SMITH
4.1 Consider Adjustment of Local Old Towne Orange Historic District Boundary.
Mayor Smith stated that she brought this item to Council because there are many historical
buildings not included in the historic district as the current boundaries were first established
by the City Council in 1982. With Council consensus, Mayor Smith would like to request
that staff review the boundaries and bring a report back to Council.
Public Speakers:
Mary Anne Skorpanich—spoke in support of including other neighborhoods in the historic
district.
Doug Westfall — spoke in support of extending the boundary to include other histarical
buildings.
Fred Francis—spoke in support of staff reviewing the boundaries.
During discussion, Council agreed that the boundaries need to be reviewed. Staff was
directed to bring back a report to Council regarding possible adjustments to the Old Towne
Orange Historic District boundary.
4.2 Consider Re-zoning of Cypress Barrio and Nutwood Tract Properties to Single
Family.
Mayor Smith explained that inconsistent zoning exists in both the Cypress Barrio and
Nutwood Tract. There is a need to re-zone these areas to be consistent with the General
Plan. There is also a significant area of Hart Park that is zoned for R1 and R3 that should
be designated as open space.
Public Speakers:
Doug Westfall—spoke in support of rezoning these areas:
Mary Anne Skorpanich—spoke in support of rezoning these areas.
During discussion, City Manager Rick Otto answered Council's questions regarding
noticing requirements and the current zoning inconsistencies that exist throughout the City.
Council also raised concerns with creating areas that are legal non-conforming.
Staff was directed to bring back a report with options for re-zoning the Cypress Barrio and
Nutwood Tract properties.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS—None
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6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,AND COMMISSIONS—None
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Application and Agreement for Southern California Edison to convert SCE-owned
street lights to Light Emitting Diode (LED).
City Manager Otto introduced the item and City Engineer Frank Sun provided a brief staff
report. Mr. Otto clarified that there is no cost to the City.
MOTION —Murphy
SECOND —Alvarez
AYES —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols
Moved to approve the Schedule LS-1 Option E, Energy Efficiency - Light Emitting Diode
(LED) Fixture Replacement Rate Agreement with SCE; and authorized the City Manager
to execute other documents related to the application process with SCE for retrofitting these
street lights to LED.
7.2 Metrolink Parking Structure Construction—Closure of the Lemon Street parking lot.
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.
City Manager Otto introduced the item. He reported that OCTA approved the contract for
construction of the Metrolink Parking Structure last month and work is slated to begin in
two weeks. Subsequently, the Lemon Street parking lot will be closed. Cars in the area
have been provided a notice of the pending closure with alternative parking options during
the anticipated 18 month construction project. In addition, OCTA's and the City's website
have been updated.
MOTION —Nichols
SECOND —Murphy
AYES —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols
Moved to approve Resolution No. 11020.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER—None
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9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 04-17 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending and revising the Master
Schedule of Fees and Charges relating to sewer rates.
MOTION —Whitaker
SECOND —Nichols
AYES —Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith,Nichols
NOES —Murphy
10. ITEMS RELATING TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ORANGE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY—None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS—None
12. ADJOURNMENT—The City Council adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
MARY E MURPHY TERESA E. SMITH
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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CITY COUNCIL ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING MINUTES July 5, 2017
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on July 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in a
Special Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California
4:30 P.M. SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT - Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols J�►� MtNlf i�Es — NOT AN
ABSENT -None OFFICIA�.. REGC�.QD i1NTIL
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2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None C'�;���%IL
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - The City Council recessed at 4:35 p.m. to a Closed
Session for the following purpose:
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiators: Laura Kalty, Special Counsel
Employee Organizations: All bargaining groups.
4. ADJOURNMENT — The City Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The next Regular City
Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers for an Employee Recognition Session,Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., if necessary,
followed by the 6:00 p.m. Regular Session.
Declaration of Chief Clerk, Robert Zornado, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a special
meeting of July 5,2017 at Orange Civic Center kiosk,Police facility at 1107 North Batavia,and the
Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman; all of said locations being in the City of Orange and freely
accessible to members of the public at least 24 hours before commencement of said special meeting;
and available at the Civic Center City Clerk's Office.
ROBERT ZORNADO TERESA E. SMITH
CHIEF CLERK MAYOR
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CITY COUNCIL ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING MINUTES July 25, 2017
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on July 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in a
Special Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California
5:30 P.M. SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT - Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy,Nichols �FF�C�A� REGC�,4D iJNTiL
ABSENT -None Ar'F�ROVED �3Y TH� CII�Y
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2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - The City Council recessed at 5:35 p.m. to a Closed
Session for the following purpose:
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6:
City Negotiators: Laura Kalty, Special Counsel
Employee Organizations: All bargaining groups.
4. ADJOURNMENT — The City Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m. The next Regular City
Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, with a Closed Session at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
Declaration of Chief Clerk, Robert Zornado, declaring posting of City Council agenda of a special
meeting of July 25,2017 at Orange Civic Center lciosk,Police facility at 1107 North Batavia,and the
Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman; all of said locations being in the City of Orange and freely
accessible to members of the public at least 24 hours before commencement of said special meeting;
and available at the Civic Center City Clerk's Office.
ROBERT ZORNADO TERESA E. SMITH
CHIEF CLERK MAYOR
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