03.02 Draft Minutes 3-10-20 and 3-16-20CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 10, 2020
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on March 10, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in
a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
5:00 P.M. SESSION
i. ROLL CALL DRAFT MINUTES — NOT AN
PRESENT — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco OFFICIAL RECO 10 i ffiffi!
ABSENT — None APPROVED BY THE r.:'I' Y'
COUNCIL
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 to discuss the following:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1).
1) Case: Orange Park Association v. City of Orange
Orange County Superior Court
b. Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated litigation pursuant to (Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(2)-(4). (One case)
c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section
54957:
Title: City Attorney
4. ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING — At 6:00 p.m. the City Council adjourned the
Closed Session to its Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber.
ITEM:
5.2, DATE OF MEETING:
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6:00 P.M. SESSION
1. OPENING
This Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council was called to order by Mayor Murphy
at 6:06 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Eric Turbedsky from Sovereign Grace Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Mayor pro tem Michael Alvarez.
1.3 ROLL CALL
PRESENT — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
ABSENT — None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Murphy announced several events and programs taking place at the Orange Public
Library this spring; and Councilmember Nichols announced the Orange Public Library
Foundation's annual "It's Your Money" workshop beginning Friday, April 10.
Recognition of 2019 Community Partners.
Proclamation congratulating the Orange Chapter of the CDA Slammers FC for the 2019
State Cup Championship.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Janice Brownfield —encouraged the City to implement a community choice energy program
in Orange.
Jodee Parker — spoke regarding parking issues near her business.
Mel Vernon — invited the community and Council to attend the Fridays for Future Global
Climate Strikes that take place on Friday mornings and a three day strike taking place on
April 22.
Carole Walters — spoke regarding an issue with speeding cars on Tustin Avenue.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Henry Seals — spoke regarding an increase in nuisance activity near the group homes in
Orange Park Acres.
Teri Keffer — spoke regarding the issues that are increasing due to the Newport Academy
group homes in Orange Park Acres.
Mary McCrink — spoke regarding the increase in nuisance activity near the group homes
in Orange Park Acres.
Lala Truong — introduced herself as the new field representative in Congressman Lou
Correa's office.
Laura Thomas — announced the opening of the Holy Sepulcher trail.
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 February 6, 14, 20, and 28, 2020.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2 City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting of February 11, 2020. (C2500.D.4)
ACTION: Approved.
3.3 Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
3.4 Investment Oversight Committee Report for the Period ending February 29, 2020.
OR1800.0.27.16)
ACTION: Received and filed.
3.5 City Traffic Commission Activity Report for 2019. (OR1800.0.19)
ACTION: Received and filed.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.6 Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-1841 with Orange County Transportation Authority
for the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program for the Santiago Creek Multipurpose
Extension project. (A2100.0; Agr-6953)
Mayor Murphy thanked staff for preparing the application and proposal as it is a
competitive process.
MOTION — Murphy
SECOND — Nichols
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Moved to: 1) Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the Orange County Transportation
Authority and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and
2) Accept into the City's revenue budget a $345,794 grant from the Orange County
Transportation Authority into revenue account number 550.5011.45460.20325,
Reimbursable Capital Project — Santiago Creek Multipurpose Trail Extension.
3.7 First Amendment to Agreement No. 6504 with Data Ticket, Inc. for a two-year
extension of parking permit and citation processing services through June 30, 2022.
A2100.0; Agr-6504.1)
ACTION: Approved First Amendment to Agreement No. 6504 with Data Ticket, Inc.; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.8 Agreement with Sunrise Multi -Specialist Medical Center for occupational medical
evaluations for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. (A2100.0; Agr-6827.A)
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with Sunrise Multi -Specialist Medical Center in an
amount not to exceed $30,000 for occupational medical evaluations; and 2) Authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.9 First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with The Sohagi Law Group to
provide legal services related to litigation defense in the matter of Tuskatella, LLC v.
City of Orange; Orange Senior Housing, Inc. (A2100.0; Agr-6911.1)
ACTION: 1) Approved First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with The Sohagi
Law Group in the amount of $50,000; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorized the appropriation of $50,000 from the General
Fund unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 100.0301.51600.00000,
General Fund — Legal Services.
3.10 Award of a five-year Professional Services Agreement for Statement Printing and
Mailing Services to InfoSend, Inc. as a single source vendor. (A2100.0; Agr-6954)
ACTION: Approved the agreement with InfoSend Inc. for annual printing and mailing
services in the amount not to exceed $150,000 per year, for five years, with three optional
one-year renewals at $150,000 per year, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.11 Professional Services Agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation for upgrade
of the current mobile work order system for the Utility Billing and Water divisions.
A2100.0; Agr-6955)
NOTE: Mayor Murphy recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict with employment.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation in the amount of
30,000 for the upgrade of the mobile work order system-mCare for the Utility Billing and
Water divisions; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.12 Annual agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. for Laserfiche annual maintenance
citywide document management platform). (A2100.0; Agr-6956)
ACTION: Approved agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. in the amount of $39,150 for
Laserfiche Software Assurance Plan providing product updates and enhancements for 12
months; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.13 Appropriation of $165,000 in designated Proposition 69 funding received from the
County of Orange for an evidence freezer. (C2500.K)
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's revenue budget a $165,000 Proposition 69 funding
award from the County of Orange, into revenue account number 550.4011.45320.30134,
State Revenue — Evidence Freezer; and 2) Authorized the appropriation of $165,000 into
expenditure account number 550.4011.56031.30134, CIP Equipment — Evidence Freezer.
3.14 Appropriation of $2,826.65 in State of California Office of Emergency Services
funding received. (C2500.H)
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's revenue budget $2,826.65 in strike team
reimbursement funds from State of California Office of Emergency Services, into revenue
account number 100.3024.48212.40218 — Redbank Fire; 2) Authorized the appropriation
of $2,660.33 into expenditure account number 100.3024.50221.40218, General Fund —
Overtime -Safety; and 3) Authorized the appropriation of $166.32 into expenditure account
number 100.3024.53860.40218, General Fund — Strike Team Expenditures.
3.15 Approval of plans and specification and authorization to advertise for bids for
Walnut Avenue Improvement; SP-4102, Bid No. 190-35. (C2500.M.17)
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the
Walnut Avenue Improvement.
3.16 Approval of plans and specification and authorization to advertise for bids for Annual
Pavement Maintenance at Various Location Project Fiscal Year 2019-2020; SP-4111,
Bid No. 190-38. (S4000.S.7)
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the
Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations Project Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.17 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 189-34; SP-3932; Chapman Avenue at Tustin Street
Right Turn Lane Improvements; and authorization to file Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Accepted Chapman Avenue at Tustin Street Right Turn Lane Improvements
project as complete; and authorized staff to file Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder.
3.18 Claims for Damages. (C3200.0)
ACTION: Denied the following claims for damages and referred to City Attorney and
Claims Adjuster:
a. Carol Chaney
b. Xavier Cisneros Aguirre
c. Nelda Snow
d. Jaime Ramirez
3.19 First Amendment to Contract with Aid Builders, Inc. for Bid No. 190-10; SP-4099;
Plaza Parking Lot Improvements. (A2100.0; Agr-6856.1)
ACTION: Approved the first amendment to the contract with Aid Builders, Inc. for Plaza
Parking Lot Improvements; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.
3.20 Award of Contract to High Tech Furnishings, Ltd. for purchasing furniture and
materials for Council Chamber Remodel Project, Phase 2; SP-4129 as a single source
vendor. (A2100.0; Agr-6957)
ACTION: Awarded the contract to High Tech Furnishings, Ltd. in the total amount of
42,900, representing an original amount of $37,109, plus a 15% contingency of $5,791,
for the Council Chamber Remodel project, Phase 2 and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.21 Award of Contract for Pedestrian Countdown Signals — HSIPL-5073(085) project to
Econolite Systems, Inc.; Bid No. 189-32. (A2100.0; Agr-6958)
ACTION: 1) Waiveed minor public works bidding irregularity in the bid proposal received
by Econolite Systems, Inc.; and 2) Awarded the contract to Econolite Systems, Inc. in the
total amount of $171,910, representing an original bid amount of $156,281, plus a 10%
contingency of $15,629 for Pedestrian Countdown Signals and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.22 Award of Contract for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Orange Senior Center HVAC Modification Project to Diversified Thermal Services,
Inc.; Bid No. 190-14. (A2100.0; Agr-6959)
ACTION: Approved agreement with Diversified Thermal Services, Inc. in the amount of
14,918; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.23 Award of Contract for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Orange Senior Center Floor Replacement Project to Floor Tech America; Bid No.
190-15. (A2100.0; Agr-6960)
ACTION: Approved contract with Floor Tech America in the amount of $36,739; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.24 Award of Contract for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2019-2020;
Americans with Disabilities Act Wheel Chair Access Ramp Replacement at Various
Locations to FS Contractors, Inc.; Bid No. 190-22. (A2100.0; Agr-6961)
ACTION: 1) Rejected the bid received from Martinez Concrete, Inc. of Azusa, California;
2) Awarded the contract to FS Contractors, Inc. in the total amount of $332,200,
representing an original bid amount of $302,000, plus 10% contingency of $30,200 for
Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2019-2020; Americans with
Disabilities Act Wheel Chair Access Ramp Replacement at Various Locations and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 3) Authorized
the transfer of $96,000 from 310.9645.57130.11070, CDBG Contingency Account to
310.9645.56330.11328, Americans with Disabilities Act Improvements — Access Ramps.
3.25 Award of Contract for OC-40 Improvement Project to Cora Constructors, Inc.; Bid
No. 190-25. (A2100.0; Agr-6962)
ACTION: Awarded contract to Cora Constructors, Inc. in the total amount of $128,425,
representing an original bid amount of $116,750, plus a 10% contingency of $11,675, for
OC-40 improvements; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.
3.26 Award of Contract for Kennymead Storm Drain Improvements maintenance
contract to T.E. Roberts, Inc.; Bid No. 190-27. (A2100.0; Agr-6963)
ACTION: Awarded the contract to T.E. Roberts, Inc. in the total amount of $77,540,
representing an original bid amount of $70,490, plus a 10% contingency of $7,050, for
Kennymead Storm Drain Improvements maintenance contract; and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.27 Grant a public utility easement to Southern California Edison on City of Orange
property to facilitate the installation of electrical equipment in the northwest
quadrant of the Old Towne plaza. (D4000.0)
ACTION: Authorized the granting of a public utility easement on City property in favor of
Southern California Edison; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
easement deed from the City to Southern California Edison.
3.28 Purchase of ballistic vests from U.S. Armor Corporation. (C2500.K)
ACTION: Authorized the sole source purchase of ballistic vests from U.S. Armor
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.29 Time extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 0048-18, Minor Site Plan Review No.
0948-18, and Negative Declaration No. 1859-18, 6146 East Santiago Canyon Road
Mara Brandman Arena). Resolution No. 11118. (T4000.0)
ACTION: 1) Approved a one-year time extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 0048-18,
Minor Site Plan Review No. 0948-18, and Negative Declaration No. 1859-18 based on
Orange Municipal Code Section 17.08.060, and 2) Approved a six -year time extension for
Tentative Tract Map No. 0048-18, Minor Site Plan Review No. 0948-18, and Negative
Declaration No. 1859-18 based on Subdivision Map Act Section 66452.6(e).
3.30 Amending a Retirement Health Savings Plan for certain City of Orange employee
bargaining groups. Resolution No. 11215. (C2500.J.4)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending a Retirement Health
Savings program for certain City of Orange employee bargaining groups.
ACTION: Approved Resolution No. 11215.
3.31 Adoption of revised Master Resolution of Permit Parking Areas to include the
addition of the 500 block of East Maple Avenue. Resolution No. 11216. (S4000.S.3.12)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11157,
and adopting revised Master Resolution of Permit Parking Areas within the City of Orange.
ACTION: Approved Resolution No. 11216.
3.32 Authorization to temporarily close portions of public streets for approved special
events. Resolution No. 11217. (S4000.S.4)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the temporary closure
of sections of public streets for approved special events.
ACTION: 1) Approved Resolution No. 11217 approving the closure of public streets
during the times of approved special events; and 2) Approved closure of municipal parking
lots and temporary suspension of neighborhood permit parking restrictions for certain
events and dates occurring in Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
3.33 Quitclaim of Santa Ana Valley Irrigation easement at 1249 East Katella Avenue.
ACTION: Approved the quitclaiming of the existing pipeline easement at 1249 East
Katella Avenue and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
MOTION — Alvarez
SECOND — Nichols
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Mayor Murphy recorded an abstention on Item 3.11. Item 3.6 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 MURPHY — None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS — None
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6.1 Accept the Resignation of Marva Hitchcock from the Library Board of Trustees and
direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy per the Maddy Act. (OR1800.0)
MOTION — Alvarez
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Moved to accept the resignation of Marva Hitchcock and direct the City Clerk to post a
Notice of Vacancy per the Maddy Act.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a mobile audio video, interview room, and
body worn camera system. (A2100.0; Agr-6964)
MOTION — Monaco
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Moved to: 1) Approve the agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for an in -car video,
interview room, and body worn camera system in an amount not to exceed $1,688,208 and
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and
2) Authorize the appropriation of $209,672 from the AB3229/COPS/State — Supplemental
Law Enforcement Services unreserved fund balance into expenditure account number
354.4011.56032.20337, AB3229/COPS/State — Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Mobile Audio Video and Body Worn Cameras.
7.2. Approval of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City of Orange and
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority. Resolution No. 11218.
A2100.0; Agr-6965)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the execution of a Joint
Exercise of Powers agreement between the City of Orange and the California Statewide
Community Development Authority to form the Orange City Public Facilities Financing
Authority.
MOTION — Monaco
SECOND — Murphy
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Move to approve Resolution No. 11218.
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8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER — None
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange approving Zone Change No. 1287-18 and Mitigated Negative Declaration No.
1858-18, a request to change the Zoning Designation of a 41,672 square foot site from
Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) to General Business (C-2) on a site located at 202 S.
Main Street.
MOTION Alvarez
SECOND Monaco
AYES Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Moved that Ordinance No. 09-20 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted
by the preceding vote.
10. ITEMS RELATING TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE ORANGE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange amending standards and procedures for alcohol production in the Industrial
Zones, and miscellaneous alcohol related regulations. Ordinance No. 07-20.
Continued from 2/11/2020)
Time set for a continued public hearing to consider amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Orange Municipal Code to establish alcohol production development standards and to
amend miscellaneous sections of the special use and conditional use regulations sections
pertaining to production and retail sales of alcoholic beverages in compliance with the State
of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing.
Public Speaker:
Michelle Hensley — spoke in support of adopting Ordinance No. 07-20.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION — Alvarez
SECOND — Monaco
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Moved to Introduce and approve Ordinance No. 07-20 for First Reading. An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Orange amending standards and procedures for alcohol
production in the Industrial Zones, and miscellaneous alcohol related regulations.
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12. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30
p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Weimer Room for a Budget Study Session.
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m. if necessary.
PAMELA COLEMAN
CITY CLERK
MARK A. MURPHY
MAYOR
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CITY COUNCIL ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 2020
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on March 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. in
an Emergency Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
ABSENT — None `)'RAFT MINUTES
OFFICIAL N raly
Ct.I2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — None R % I d.l jV"ii .
APPROVED BY THE ,;•• ,.
MOTION —Murphy COUNQL
SECOND — Nichols
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Moved to meet in Closed Session Pursuant to Section 54956.5(c) of the California
Government Code.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION — The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:01
p.m. with all Members present to discuss the following:
a. Threat to Public Services or Facilities — pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Discussion regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and the immediate threat to the
public's right of access to public services and public facilities.
The City Council reconvened in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with all Members present.
Reporting out of Closed Session the City Council discussed the Proclamation of the City
Manager, in his capacity as the Director of Emergency Services, proclaiming the existence
of a local emergency due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In responding to the threat to
public services and facilities, staff recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 11222, confirming the proclamation of the City Manager.
MOTION — Murphy
SECOND — Nichols
AYES — Alvarez, Murphy, Nichols, Monaco
Moved to adopt Resolution No. 11222, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange confirming the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services declaration of the
existence of a local emergency.
4. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:02
p.m.
Notice of this emergency meeting was posted at Orange Civic Center, on the City of Orange
website, and in the City Clerk's Office; and was emailed to the Orange County Register, Orange
City News, and Foothills Sentry.
PAMELA COLEMAN MARK A. MURPHY
CITY CLERK MAYOR