City of Orange
City Council
December 14, 2021
MINUTES - DRAFT
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on December 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in a joint Regular Meeting with the Orange Industrial Development Authority and the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Murphy called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Murphy
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. with all Members present to discuss the following:
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 1249 E. Katella Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Aaron Schulze, Senior Assistant to City Manager Negotiating Parties: Orange Senior Housing, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One potential case)
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) Name of case: Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange
United States District Court Case No. 8:21-cv-01483-JVS-KES
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d. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b).
Title: City Manager
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. (Note: Hereinafter the titles of Mayor, Mayor pro tem, Councilmember, City Attorney, and City Clerk shall be used to indicate Mayor /Chair, Mayor pro tem /Vice Chair, Councilmember /Authority Member /Governing Board Member, City /Authority/Governing Board Attorney, City Clerk /Authority Secretary /Governing Board Clerk.)
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Tim Klinkenberg from St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Chip Monaco.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Murphy
Absent: None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation recognizing Rotary Club of Orange 100th Anniversary.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers
The following spoke in opposition of a proposed cemetery near Palmyra Avenue :
Tepmora Wise, Bernie Galasso, Sharon Galasso, William Vaughter, Alan Kinkaid, Greg Baker, Caren Wolf, John Nguyen, Christian Bock, Arnie Kimeldorf, and Eric Gilbert.
Dave Casselman spoke regarding illegal placement of election signs.
Chad Kroger made a presentation for entertainment purposes.
Dru Whitefeather spoke regarding the Sully Miller site.
Bonnie Robinson spoke regarding the Sully Miller site.
JT Parr made a presentation for entertainment purposes.
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Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield emailed in support of the use of cool pavements in the City.
In addition, a recorded message was received by Robert Bonzer in opposition of a proposed cemetery near Palmyra Avenue, and an anonymous caller in support of banning flavored tobacco.
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. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2. Confirmation of warrant registers dated November 5, 10, 19, and 24, 2021.
ACTION: Approved.
3.3. Approval of meeting minutes of the City Council of the City of Orange for the November 9, 2021, Regular Meeting and November 30, 2021, Adjourned Regular Meeting.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.4. Agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for conducting ground survey, laser scanning, and geotechnical monitoring programs at Reservoir 2A.
ACTION: Approved agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $122,082; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.5. Agreement with City of Anaheim for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant.
Note: Councilmember Barrios abstained due to a potential conflict with employment.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with the City of Anaheim for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant; and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.
3.6. Agreement with Triad Consulting & System Design Group, L .L.C. for security consulting services.
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with Triad Consulting & System Design Group, L.L.C. in the amount of $ 20,000 for security consulting services; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 20,000 from the Capital Bond Proceeds unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 553.1601.56033.20347, Capital Bond Proceeds - Enterprise Access System.
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3.7. Second Amendment to Information Technology Services Agreement with Intratek Computer, Inc. for network support services.
ACTION: Approved the second amendment to agreement with Intratek Computer, Inc . for network support services for $ 56,646; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.8. Appropriation of $ 71,863.38 in State of California Office of Emergency Services funding received.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City ’s revenue budget $ 71,863.38 in Strike Team reimbursement funds from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES), into the revenue account numbers for Cal-OES reimbursements as follows:
$ 24,657.65 100.3024.48212.40268 - OES Pre-Position #210031 32,818.32 100.3024.48212.40271 - Tumbleweed Fire
14,387.41 100.3024.48212.40272 - Beckwourth Complex
2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 70,536.29 into the expenditure account numbers for Overtime-Safety as follows:
$ 23,460.34 100.3024.50221.40268 - OES Pre-Position #210031 32,688.54 100.3024.50221.40271 - Tumbleweed Fire
14,387.41 100.3024.50221.40272 - Beckwourth Fire
3) Authorized the appropriation of $ 1,327.09 into the expenditure account numbers for Strike Team Expenditures as follows:
$ 1,197.31 100.3024.53860.40268 - OES Pre-Position #210031 129.78 100.3024.53860.40271 - Tumbleweed Fire
3.9. Appropriation of $ 3,816 in disbursement funding received from Santiago Library System.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City ’s revenue budget $ 3,816 in disbursement funding from Santiago Library System, into revenue account number 100.2001.48390.19988, Santiago Library System; and 2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 3,816 into expenditure account number 100.2001.53301.19988, Santiago Library System - Library Books.
3.10. Unfreeze and fund the Police Sergeant position for the creation of a Public Information Officer/Community Engagement Liaison.
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $ 138,000 from the General Fund (100) unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 100.4001.50001.00000.
3.11. Rejection of bids for the Well 29 Drilling Project; Bid No. 21-22.04.
ACTION: Rejected all bids received and authorized staff to re -advertise the Well 29 Drilling Project.
3.12. Approval of plans and specifications for SP -4097; Public Works and Community Development Front Counter Remodel Project and authorization to advertise Bid No. 21-22.22.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for bids for the Public Works and Community Development Front Counter Remodel Project.
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3.13. Claims for Damages.
ACTION: Denied the following claims and referred to City Attorney and Claims Adjuster:
1. Brandon Crary
2. Robert H. Miltier
3. Alicia Perez
4. Mercury Insurance a/s/o Ruggero Broccardo
5. Kevin Cain
6. Kemper a/s/o Alicia Perez
3.14. Final Acceptance of Bid No. 20-21.33, HVAC Installation at Killefer Park; and authorization to file Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Accepted HVAC installation at Killefer Park as complete, and authorized staff to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
3.15. Final Acceptance of Bid No. 20-21.13, Handy Park Maintenance Renovation; and authorization to file Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Accepted Handy Park Maintenance Renovation as complete, and authorized staff to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
3.16. Award of Contract to USA Shade and Fabric Structures, Inc. for purchase and installation of tot lot shade structures at Fred Barrera, Serrano, and El Modena Parks.
ACTION: Approved the contract with USA Shade and Fabric Structures, Inc. in the amount of $ 309,219.38 for the installation of shade structures at Fred Barrera, Serrano and El Modena Parks; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.17. Award of Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Prospect & Spring Right Turn Lane Modification; Bid No. 21-22.12; and appropriation of funds from various expenditure accounts.
ACTION: 1) Approved contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the total amount of $1,012,000, representing an original amount of $ 920,000, plus a 10% contingency of $92,000, for Prospect & Spring Right Turn Lane Modification; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 120,000 from the TSIP Citywide unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 287.5011.56330.20458, Prospect & Spring Right Turn Lane Modification.
3.18. Award of Contract to CEM Construction Corporation for the Annual Pipeline Renewal Project; Bid No. 21-22.08.
ACTION: 1) Awarded the contract to CEM Construction Corporation in the amount of $988,350 for the Annual Pipeline Renewal; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorized 10% of the contract amount for contingency purposes.
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3.19. Award of Contract to R .J. Noble Company for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Beverly Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation; Bid No . 21-22.11
ACTION: Approved the contract with R .J. Noble Company in the total amount of $568,886.
3.20. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 16 and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to regulation of small lot subdivisions. Ordinance No. 15-21.
Note: Councilmember Barrios and Councilmember Gutierrez registered no votes.
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 15-21.
3.21. Authorize purchase of Calsense irrigation equipment and award Bid No. 21-22.15 to SiteOne Landscape Supply.
ACTION: Approved a purchase of Calsense irrigation equipment in the amount of $69,329.68 from SiteOne Landscape Supply.
3.22. Authorize purchase of two vehicles for the Orange Police Department using a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
ACTION: Authorized the purchase of two 2022 utility vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group in the amount of $79,506.
3.23. Authorize purchase of a handheld narcotics analyzer for the Police Department, from Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Inc. doing business as Thermo Fisher Scientific, as a sole source vendor, in the amount of $34,374.
ACTION: 1) Approved the purchase of handheld narcotics analyzer (TruNarc) and warranty from Thermo Fisher Scientific in an amount not to exceed $ 34,374; and 2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 34,374 from the Federal Asset Forfeiture unreserved fund balance into expenditure account number 355.4011.55131.00000, Federal Asset Forfeiture - Equipment.
3.24. Submittal of annual financial reports for development impact fees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
ACTION: Received and filed the annual financial reports relating to Transportation System Improvement Program Fees, Park Infill Fees, Fire Protection Facility Fees, Police Facility Development Fees, and Library Facilities Development Fees.
3.25. Investment Oversight Committee report for the period ending November 30, 2021.
ACTION: Received and filed.
3.26. Authorization to submit a transportation improvement project application to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under Measure M 2 of the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program. Resolution No. 11365.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11365 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the submittal of transportation improvement projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the renewed Measure M (M2) of the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program.
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3.27. Amend the Citywide Pay Schedule in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. Resolution No. 11366.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11366 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the Citywide Pay Schedule in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
3.28. Adoption of a Resolution certifying and affirming commitment to implement all the projects in the Federal Fiscal Years 2022/23-2027/28 Transportation Improvement Program. Resolution No. 11368.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11368 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange certifying that the City of Orange has the resources to fund the projects in the FFY 2022/23-2027/28 Transportation Improvement Program and affirming its commitment to implement all projects in the program.
3.29. Opposition of H .R. 2467 Federal PFAS Legislation (PFAS Action Act of 2021) that will shift Financial Liabilities to Ratepayers and Water Agencies. Resolution No . 11369.
Item 3.29 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Mayor pro tem Nichols.
In response to Council's question, Water Manager Jose Diaz explained that H .R. 2467 is federal legislation that will shift the financial responsibility of cleaning up commercial water pollutants and contaminants from the polluters and agencies responsible for the pollution to ratepayers and water agencies.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Nichols, seconded by Councilmember Monaco, to adopt Resolution No. 11369 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange expressing opposition to H .R. 2467 Federal PFAS Legislation that will shift financial liabilities to Ratepayers and Water Agencies. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
3.30. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (ROPS 22-23). Resolution No. SAORA-035. 1) Adopted Resolution No. SAORA-035 entitled: A Resolution of the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal period covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (ROPS 22-23), pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177 and taking certain related actions; and 2) Directed staff to transmit ROPS 22-23 and related Administrative Budgets to the Orange Countywide Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
Councilmember Barrios abstained on Item 3.5. Councilmember Barrios and Councilmember Gutierrez registered no votes on Item 3.20. Item 3.29 was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Monaco, seconded by Mayor pro tem Nichols, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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RECESS: The City Council recessed at 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at 7:05 p.m. with all Members present.
(Public Hearings and Items Related to the Industrial Development Authority were re-ordered to be heard after the Consent Calendar)
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following item began at 7:05 PM.
10.1. Public Hearing to review initial draft district maps and public maps.
Senior Assistant to the City Manager Aaron Schulze announced in Spanish that live translations services were available upon request.
Dr. Justin Levitt, National Demographics Corporation, provided a brief staff report. He reviewed the goals and rules of the Fair Maps Act and presented the public maps submitted by the community and three draft maps prepared by NDC.
Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Public Speaker
Sammy Rodriguez emphasized that District 5 boundaries should remain unchanged.
Written Public Comment
Adam Duberstein, on behalf of OTPA, emailed in support of Map 119.
Mayor Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
During discussion, it was Council consensus to eliminate all maps not in compliance with the Fair Maps Act. Council provided NDC direction for modifying maps 105, 108, 109, and 119.
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10.2. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending procedures for noticing and posting requirements for land use applications. Ordinance No. 17-21.
Assistant Planner Vidal Marquez reviewed the proposed amendments to the City's noticing requirements. He noted that the Planning Commission recommends adopting the proposed ordinance, and increasing the required area for mailed notices to surrounding property owners from 300 ft. to 400 ft.
Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Written Public Comment
Kimberly Bottomley wrote in support of the proposed amendments to the noticing requirements.
Mayor Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m.
During discussion, staff was directed to come back with a separate ordinance amending the required area for mailed notices from 300 ft. to 400 ft.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Monaco, to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No .17-21. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
Ordinance No. 17-21. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning) to update noticing and posting requirements.
10.3. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance updating the fence and wall provisions of the Orange Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 19-21.
Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing at 8:31 p.m.; there being no speakers, Mayor Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 8:31 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru, to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 19-21. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
Ordinance No. 19-21. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning) to update and establish new development standards for fences and walls.
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10.4. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to enact definitions and development standards applicable to lot splits and second dwelling units in single -family residential zones allowed as a result of Senate Bill 9. Ordinance No. 18-21.
Senior Planner Chad Ortlieb provided a brief overview of the proposed urgency ordinance. He explained that having urgency standards and procedures in place before SB 9 goes into effect on January 1, 2022, will allow the City to immediately impose reasonable and objective regulations on SB 9 applications in order to prevent the many negative and deleterious effects on the public health, safety and welfare that would occur if unrestricted lot splits and second units occurred in R1 neighborhoods.
Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing at 8:46 p.m.; there being no speakers, Mayor Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 8:46 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Monaco, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to adopt Ordinance No. 18-21 and the findings of urgency. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
Ordinance No. 18-21. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 16 and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code by enacting ministerial standards applicable to lot splits in single -family residential zones allowed as a result of SB 9, enacting ministerial standards applicable to the location, access size and setback of second dwelling units in single -family residential zones allowed as a result of SB 9, and revising definitions to clarify said development standards.
11. ITEMS RELATED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
11.1. Report from the Finance Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Orange.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor Murphy, to receive and file the report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
RECESS: The City Council recessed at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 9:01 p.m. with all Members present.
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(Items 7.1 and 7.2 were re-ordered to be heard after Item 11.1)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. Authorization of the issuance and sale of Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (the 2021 Bonds) in a principal amount not to exceed $ 19,000,000, to refinance outstanding 2013 Special Tax Refunding Bonds (the “2013 Bonds”) for the City of Orange Community Facilities District No. 91-2 (Serrano Heights Public Improvements) (the “District”). Resolution No. 11367.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Nichols, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to adopt Resolution No. 11367. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
Resolution No. 11367. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange acting as the legislative body of City of Orange Community Facilities District No. 91-2 (Serrano Heights Public Improvements) authorizing the issuance of its Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 in a principal amount not to exceed Nineteen Million Dollars ($19,000,000) and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in connection therewith.
7.2. Orange Plaza Paseo Update and Options.
Interim Community Development Director Susan Galvan provided a brief staff report outlining options available to Council.
Public Speakers
Bruce Finn spoke in support of closing the Paseo and re-opening Glassell Street.
Richard Turner spoke in support of re-opening Glassell Street.
Tony Trabucco, on behalf of OTPA, spoke in support of closing the Paseo on 12/31/21.
Bonnie Gracia spoke in support of re-opening Glassell Street.
Laura Thomas spoke in support of closing the Paseo.
Wil Dee spoke in support of keeping the Paseo open and
Brian Lochrie spoke in support of re-opening Glassell Street.
Al Ricci spoke in support of the Parklet design; and proposed designing a prototype for Council's review.
Written Public Comments
The following wrote in support of keeping the Paseo open: Michelle Malloy, PJ Perez, Samantha Carter, Laura Kuntz, Joel Robinson, Carol Hollingsworth, Connie McGuire, Eduardo Moreno Cerezo, Megan Penn, and Wendi Forrest.
The following wrote in support of closing the Paseo and re -opening Glassell Street :
Jack Schroeder, Jeff Frankel, Anna Faris, Annalisa Goode, Emily Duran, Lorna Greenhill, Maria Conzelman, Mark E. Benkendorf, Patty Ricci, Roger Bonzer, Cheryl Gale, Cierra Wilson, Jim Rawhouser, Robert Graf, Patricia Barrios, Adam Weinraub, Michael Cash, Peggy Calvert, Will Hare, Elise Dugan, Barbara Raney, Jill Sargeant, Sean Swanson, Max Lochrie, Russell Barrios, William Southgate, Katie Mansfield,
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Rebecca Glos, Tita Smith, Janet Clinkscales, Hope Molina -Porter, Carrie Frisby, Linda Corcoran, Cristiane Napolitan, Juliet and Danny Ford, Rosemarie Williams, Steve Soest, Katy Dyer, Kathleen Barbeito, Jeannette McClain, Joseph Barbeito, Jim Rajac, Shannon Paul, Seth Hoffman, Tom Loughrey, Craig Enberg, Guy Hinrichs, Luke Nichter, Jim Karras, Stephen Bennett, Wendy Bennett, Victoria Laughlin, Shannon Paul, Stacie Valencia, James Kushon, Adam Duberstein, Deanna Osborn, Gina Green, Justin Haas, Debi Duprey, Richard Muniz, Abigail Otellio, Laurie Cesena, Leticia Trabucco, Patti Finn, Genevieve Southgate, Tony Trabucco, Chris Glos, Kimberly Otellio, Carrie Marcel, Mike and Bonnie Gracia, Paul Turek, Marceline Wright, Bruce Finn, Amy Bippus, Stephanie Reynolds, Rae Reich, Jerry Scott, Christine Aschan, Kurt Porter, Robert Dischner, Ron Tollison, Pat Lee, Barbara Geach, Matin Sharifinejad, Sue Vaurs, Nadima Jones, Mary Stoutenger, Theodore Robinson, Mitch Faris, Joseph Peters, Gloria Boice, Sharon Zimmerman, Domingo Cabrera, Jonathan Zimmerman, Douglas Hillman, Arlene Hillman, Gina Siegel, Aleta Bryant, Rita Gibbons Sterling, Jenny Richenburg, Theodor C. Albert, Michelle Duman, Amanda Cabrera, John Goode, Mary Nicholas, Danielle Kramer, Michael Montgomery, Lori Yates, Jacqueline Hanson, Carolyn Psgani, Judy Crum, Michelle Terrazas, and Steve Soest.
Councilmember Monaco moved to confirm the closure of the Orange Plaza Paseo on December 31, 2021, with a 14-day transition period between the closure and re-opening of Glassell Street to vehicular traffic; and direct staff to send a letter requesting OCTA not to take action to add Glassell Street back into the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Councilmember Tavoularis seconded the motion.
During discussion, Councilmember Barrios requested to amend the motion to confirm the closure to January 2, 2022. Councilmember Monaco and Councilmember Tavoularis accepted the amendment.
An amended motion was made by Councilmember Monaco, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to confirm the closure of the Orange Plaza Paseo on January 2, 2022, with a 14-day transition period between the closure and re -opening of Glassell Street to vehicular traffic; and direct staff to send a letter requesting OCTA not to take action to add Glassell Street back into the Master Plan of Arterial Highways .
The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
7.2. Orange Plaza Paseo Update and Options.
During deliberation, Council discussed waiting to implement a parklet design until the full CEQA study has been completed.
Councilmember Barrios made a motion to direct staff to move forward in partnership with the Orange Chamber of Commerce to create a prototype parklet and study the final effects and allow public input.
During further discussion, Council raised safety concerns surrounding a parklet design.
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Councilmember Monaco made a substitute motion to direct staff to continue studying parklets and come back with a report as part of that process.
A motion was made by Councilmember Monaco, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru, to direct staff to continue studying parklets and come back with information as part of that process. The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, and MurphyAyes:
GutierrezNoes:
NoneAbsent:
(Items 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 were re-ordered to be heard after Item 7.2)
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR MURPHY
None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez & Barrios)
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local businesses: Moreno's Bakery/Panaderia and La Poblano Panaderia.
Councilmember Tavoularis requested Council consider revoking the local emergency order. It was Council consensus to direct staff to prepare a report for a future meeting agenda.
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
6. 1. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees representative.
Public Speaker
John Russo spoke in support of opening the position to all Orange residents if the Council decides to appoint a resident instead of a Councilmember as a representative to the Board.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to appoint Councilmember Jon Dumitru as the representative on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a term of two years .
The motion carried by the following vote:
Nichols, Monaco, Barrios, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and MurphyAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
DumitruAbstain:
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Items 7.1 and 7.2 were previously re-ordered to be heard after Item 11.1.
7.1. Authorization of the issuance and sale of Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (the 2021 Bonds) in a principal amount not to exceed $ 19,000,000, to refinance outstanding 2013 Special Tax Refunding Bonds (the “2013 Bonds”) for the City of Orange Community Facilities District No. 91-2 (Serrano Heights Public Improvements) (the “District”). Resolution No. 11367.
7.2. Orange Plaza Paseo Update and Options.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
None
Items 10.1 - 10.4 and Item 11.1 were previously reordered to be heard after the Consent Calendar.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1. Public Hearing to review initial draft district maps and public maps.
10.2. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending procedures for noticing and posting requirements for land use applications. Ordinance No. 17-21.
10.3. Public Hearing to consider an ordinance updating the fence and wall provisions of the Orange Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 19-21.
10.4. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to enact definitions and development standards applicable to lot splits and second dwelling units in single -family residential zones allowed as a result of Senate Bill 9. Ordinance No. 18-21.
11. ITEMS RELATED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
11.1. Report from the Finance Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Orange.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m. in Memory of Orange resident Zach Collins.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
______________________ _________________________ PAMELA COLEMAN MARK A. MURPHY
CITY CLERK MAYOR