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08-25-1992 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING ORANGE, CALIFORNIA August 25, 1992 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on August 25, 1992 at 3:00 P.M. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 3:00 P.M. SESSION 1. OPENING 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 1.2 ROLL CALL PRESENT - Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT - Steiner 1.3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting - August 11, 1992 MOTION - Barrera SECOND - Coontz A YES - Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT - Steiner ACTION: Approved.1.4 PRESENTATIONS! ANNOUNCEMENTS! INTRODUCTIONS - None 1. 5 PROCLAMATIONS - None 2.CONSENT CALENDAR Tape 43 2.1 Declaration of City Clerk Marilyn J. Jensen declaring posting of City Council agenda of a regular meeting of August 25, 1992, at Orange Civic Center, Main Library, Police facility at 1107 North Batavia and the Eisenhower Park Bulletin Board; 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. 2.2 Authorize the Mayor and Director of Finance to draw warrants on City Treasurer in payment of demands.ACTION: Approved.PAGE 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2.3 Request the installation of driveway vision zones at 4709 & 4715 W. Chapman Avenue. (S4000.S.3.1.1) FISCAL IMPACT: Minor costs are budgeted in Fund 250-Traffic Safety.ACTION: Approved.2.4 Request the installation of red curb markings on Shaffer St. between Wilson and Katella Avenue. (S4000.S.3.1. 1)FISCAL IMP ACT: Minor costs are budgeted in Fund250- Traffic Safety ACTION: Approved the installation of red curb markings on the east side of Shaffer St. between Hoover and Wilson Avenue.REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)2.5 Request for the removal of existing No Parking Anytime restrictions in front of the Korean Methodist Church at 4700 E. Walnut Avenue. (S4000.S.3.1. 1)FISCAL IMPACT: Minor costs are budgeted in Fund 250- Traffic Safety.MOTION - Barrera SECOND - Coontz A YES - Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT - Steiner ACTION: Approved. NOTE: The Assistant City Manager was instructed to make sure all asbestos signs at City Hall are in English as well as Spanish.2.6 Request the adoption of a Speed Limit Zone on the realigned section of Prospect Street between Spring Street and the Collins Avenue curve. (S4000.S.3.4)FISCAL IMP ACT: Minor costs are budgeted in Fund 250- Traffic Safety.ACTION: Approved. 2.7 Request the installation of No Stopping Any time- Tow Awayrestrictions on both sides of Lawson Way between Town & Country Road and the south City limits.S4000.S. 3.1.1)FISCAL IMPACT: Minor costs are budgeted in Fund 250-Traffic Safety.ACTION: Approved.PAGE 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 2.8 Request the installation of a STOP control device at the intersection of Willow Springs Road and Morning Glory Way. (S4ooo.S.3.3) FISCAL IMPACT: None ACTION: Denied. 2.9 Request the installation of an All-Way STOP at the intersection of Serrano Avenue and Yellowstone Boulevard. (S4OOO.S.3. 3)FISCAL IMPACT: Minor costs are budgeted in Fund 250- Traffic Safety. ACTION: Approved.2.10 Approve donated space agreement, to provide elderly care services, between the City of Orange and County of Orange. Location: Orange Elderly Services Center, 170 S.Olive Street, Orange. (A2100. 0-Agr.2008)FISCAL IMPACT: The County provides free services to the patrons of the OES Center. The City provides space for the County services at no charge to the County.ACTION: Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.2.11 Request to approve a low interest loan, and authorize the City Treasurer to prepare a check in the amount of $15,000.00, Case No. 524. (C2500. G.1.1)FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in Fund 316- Security Pacific Subsidy Expense.ACTION: Approved.2.12 Request to approve a Deferred Payment Loan, and authorize the City Treasurer to prepare a check in the amount of $22,800.00, Case No. 516. (C2500. G.1.3.3)FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in Fund 315- Deferred Payment Loans ACTION: Approved.2.13 Request authorization to approve a Homeowner Participation Program Grant, and authorize the City Treasurer to prepare a checkin the amount of $687.50, CaseNo.530. ( C2500.G.1.3.1)FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in Fund 316-Homeowner CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 2. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY) 2.14 Request to approve the execution of an agreement with Texas Ohio West, Inc. to Furnish Natural Gas to the City of Orange. (A2100.0.Agr- 2009)FISCAL IMPACT: Potential cost savings of $7,500.00 per year to the General Fund.MOTION - Spurgeon SECOND - Coontz A YES - Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT - Steiner ACTION: Approved.REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)2.15 Authorize the addition of Police Uniform shorts as an "optional" summer uniform for patrol officers. (C2500. K)FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in Fund 100 for Uniforms and Other Clothing, savings to extent officers select shorts in lieu of full length uniform.The Police Chief explained the shorts will be worn in the field, they are optional, and will not be worn in the office. Motor officers are exempt. Police officers will also soon be riding bicycles.ACTION: Approved.2. 16 Request from Holy Family Cathedral to conduct their annual church fiesta on September 11, 12 and 13, 1992, and a waiver of all fees. (P1300.0.9)FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION: Approved subject to staff stipulations.MOTION - Coontz SECOND - Barrera A YES - Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon ABSENT - Steiner Items 2.5,2. 14 and 2. 15 wereremoved and heard separately. All other items on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.END OF CONSENT CALENDAR PAGE 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 3.REPORTS FROM MAYOR BEYER TAPE 285 NON-AGENDA ITEMS - Conununity Services Trailers (C25OO.N) Mayor Beyer reported that Council should give consideration to the relocation of one or both of the trailers that are located to the north side of Almond Street adjoining the Civic Center Complex. Staff will provide estimated costs for the relocation, and this item will be agendized at the September 8, 1992 Council meeting. Measure M Funds - Mayor Beyer announced the City had received a check in the amount of 1, 221,040.00 in Measure M funding.4. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS TAPE 430 4. 1 Councilwoman Coontz's proposal to reconvene the Budget Committee to develop recommendations for balancing the City budget, and for determining a long term economic plan or an effective system of accountability to meet the urgency of the situation.Councilwoman Coontz commented the City's budget is in a crisis situation, and needs the Mayor' s leadership. There have not been any goals or objectives for the direction of the City,there is confusion among the employees regarding the downsizing which has been announced and is being discussed by the bargaining units. Council has not formally authorized the proposed layoff policy, and it was transmitted to the public on August 19, 1992. The Council should immediately begin a forecast of future revenues, mandatory obligations, and a long term financial plan.Mayor Beyer responded he would participate in the meetings of the Budget Review Committee. Carole Walters, 534 N. Shaffer, commented the Council should work as a team and iron out their problems before the Council meeting.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Coontz Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner Moved that the entire City Council be involved in the budget process to include goals and objectives, forecast future revenues, mandatory obligations, and a long term financial plan.PAGE 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 5. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS TAPE 795) 5.1 Recommendation by Mayor Beyer to appoint the following individuals to the Relocation of Feeding Program From Hart Park: Beverly Nestande, Al Ravera, Jay Urban, Dan Wooldridge. The ad hoc committee to disband once the purpose is accomplished. A status report with costs will be transmitted to Council. (OR1800.0.22.4) MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Spurgeon Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner Moved to approve the appointments as listed.5.2 Review of the City Traffic Commission Annual Activity Report for the 1991-92 Fiscal Year. (OR1800.0. 19)MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Coontz Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner Moved to receive and file. 6.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS TAPE 886 6.1 Report from Police Chief Robertson regarding a Driver Awareness Program.C2500.K)Chief Robertson reported implementing this program would be an effective and economical method of increasing traffic safety, as well as generating revenues for the City's general fund.This program will prevent police officers from being required to spend unnecessary hours traveling to and from court and waiting for court appearances, and will allow limited police resources to be more effectively used for public safety assignments. Assembly Bill 2409 is being introduced, and will stop the program. However, the cities that have initiated the program could possibly be exempt.RESOLUTION NO. 8070 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing the establishment of a Driver Awareness Program to be administered by the Orange Police Department PAGE 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Continued) MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Mayor Beyer Barrera Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner That Resolution No. 8070 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER EMERGENCY ITEM Acknowledgment of a Reimbursement Agreement between the Municipal Water District of Orange County and the National Westminster Bank. (A2100.0-Agr-421.D)MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Spurgeon Coontz Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner Moved to make a finding that the need for action on this item arose after the posting of the Agenda.MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Beyer Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner Moved to acknowledge the agreement, and authorize the Mayor to sign an acknowledgment of a Reimbursement Agreement between the Municipal Water District of Orange County and the National Westminster Bank.8.LEGAL AFFAIRS TAPE 1295 8.1 ORDINANCE NO. 24- 92 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange, amending certain sections of Chapters 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20 and 15.24 of Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to adoption and amendments to certain State Codes. ( A2500.0-Code Enf.)MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Mayor Beyer Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner PAGE 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 8. LEGAL AFFAIRS (Continued) That Ordinance No. 24-92 have second reading waived and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 8068 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving Lot Line Adjustment LL 92-5 adjusting a lot line of certain property situated at 1575 Case Street. (C2500.M.16. 1) MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Spurgeon Barrera Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner That Resolution No. 8068 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.8. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 8069 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange finally accepting the completion of a certain public work and improvement; Bid No. 912-33; R. J. Noble Company; Katella Avenue from Sacramento Street to Wanda Road. (A2100.0.AGR-1979(MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Spurgeon Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner That Resolution No. 8069 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and.adopted by the preceding vote.8.4 RESOLUTION NO. 8071 AResolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting the revisions to the City of Orange Emergency Operations Plan. (C2500. E.6)MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Coontz Barrera Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner That Resolution No. 8071 as introduced be adopted and same was passed and adopted by the preceding vote.PAGE S CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 9. RECESS TO THE MEETING OF THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 10. ORAL PRESENTATIONS - None.11. RECESS The City Council recessed at 3:55 P.M. to a Closed Session for the following purposes:a. To confer with its attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), to wit:City of Orange vs. Steven D. Wymer, et al. United States Court Case No. 922141 SVW.City of Orange vs. County of Orange, Orange County Superior Court Case 681889.City of Orange vs. Jorge Zarate Reyes, Domino's Pizza et aI, Orange County Superior Court Case 59 17 89 b. To confer with its attorney to decide whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c).c. To meet and give directions to its authorized representative regarding labor relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.d. To confer with its attorney regarding potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1).e. To consider and take possible action upon personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.f. 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.PAGE 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 7:00 P.M. SESSION 12. INVOCATION Reverend Carl Floyd, Orange Christian Assembly 12.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - None 12. 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS - None 12.3 INTRODUCTIONS - None 12.4 PROCLAMATIONS - None 12.5 PRESENTATIONS - None 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS TAPE 1564 13.1 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14673, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1956-92, ZONE CHANGE 1149-92, CARL RENEZEDER:Time set for a public hearing on petition by Carl Renezeder to consider Tentative Tract Map 15673 to allow the subdivision of a 3.1 acre parcel of land into four residential lots and two lettered lots; Conditional Use Permit 1956-92 to allow the development of a private street, and creation of lots without direct frontage on a public street; and Zone Change 1149-92 to change the site's existing A-I (Agricultural) zoning to R-I-7 (Residential Single Family, minimum lot size 7,000 sq. ft.). Subject property is located on the north side of Canyon View Avenue between Outrider Street and Oak Tree Road.NOTE: In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Negative Declaration 1404-92 has been prepared for the project.A Letter was received from Carl Renezeder, dated August 19, 1992, requesting a continuance to October 27, 1992.Mayor Beyer asked Mr. Renezeder the reason for continuance. Mr. Renezeder indicated he was having problems with his engineer. He felt the extra time would allow mitigation of all the issues, and address these issues with the homeowners. MOTION SECOND AYES Barrera Spurgeon Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Moved to grant the continuance to October 27, 1992 Council meeting, 7:00 P.M. Session. Mr. Renezeder agreed to pay postage fees for renoticing of the public hearing. PAGE 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1992 14. PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - None 15. ORAL PRESENTATIONS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 14673 Alice Clark, 205 N. Pine, asked what the postage fees were to resend the public hearing notices? The Deputy City Clerk repeated the fees were approximately $35.00.Terry Sergeant, 137 N. Cobblestone St., Orange, asked if Council had to make a decision on the plans that were submitted to the Planning Commission? This was confirmed by the Council. 16. ADJOURNMENT MOTION SECOND AYES ABSENT Barrera Spurgeon Barrera, Mayor Beyer, Coontz, Spurgeon Steiner The City Council adjourned at 7:15 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting, September 8,1992 at noon with the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees and the Rancho Santiago College Board of Trustees regarding joint use of a library facility.0tA"j~~ ~-J?$?fi-MARILYN J. S , C CITY CLERK PAGE "