Orange public meetings in 2020

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 21, 2020 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2021, also via teleconference. No items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

The December 21, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Orange Planning Commission was cancelled on December 17, 2020. No decisions were made. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference.

• Cancelled the December 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
• Scheduled next Regular Meeting for January 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for December 21, 2020, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting January 18, 2021

Design Review Committee

The Orange Design Review Committee will hold a regular meeting via teleconference to consider several design review items. The most consequential items are recommendations to the Planning Commission for a new four-story St. Joseph medical office building and a major expansion of the Ronald McDonald House. The committee will also decide on a townhome development, a restaurant signage proposal, and a residential addition.

• St. Joseph Medical Office Building: 4-story, up to 137,500 sq ft, 331/353/393 S. Main St., recommendation to Planning Commission
• Ronald McDonald House Expansion: 17,325 sq ft addition, 383 S. Batavia St., expanding from 21 to 44 guest rooms, recommendation to Planning Commission
• Townhome development: 74 three-story townhomes at 702-1078 W. Town and Country Rd., final approval
• BossCat Kitchen & Libations signage at 118 W. Chapman Ave., final approval
• Reigel Residence: 1,794 sq ft addition and 1,428 sq ft detached garage at 1025 E. Palm Ave., final approval

The Design Review Committee recommended denial of the Ronald McDonald House expansion (Design Review No. 4977-19) to the Planning Commission, with a 4-1 vote. The committee also approved the townhome phase of a multi-family development on W. Town and Country Road, approved signage for BossCat Kitchen & Libations, and recommended approval of the St. Joseph Medical Office Building. The Reigel Residence addition was continued to a date uncertain.

• Recommended denial of Ronald McDonald House expansion (4-1)
• Approved townhome phase of multi-family development at 702-1078 W. Town and Country Road (4-1)
• Approved BossCat Kitchen & Libations signage at 118 W. Chapman Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of St. Joseph Medical Office Building at 331, 353, 393 S. Main Street (5-0)
• Continued Reigel Residence addition at 1025 E. Palm Avenue to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Approved November 4, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved December 2, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Traffic Commission scheduled for December 9, 2020, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: February 10, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

The December 9, 2020 regular meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on December 3, 2020. No substantive decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is meeting jointly with the Industrial Development Authority and Successor Agency, holding a closed session on pending litigation, then a regular session with consent items, reports, and public hearings. Key actions include a public hearing on a 32-unit residential project, a development agreement amendment with CalOptima, and several routine approvals. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with no in-person public attendance.

• Public hearing on 32-unit Cohen Residential Project at 1997 N. Orange Olive Road and 301-347 E. Grove Avenue (Zone Change No. 1297-19, Tentative Tract Map No. 0049-19)
• First Amendment to Development Agreement with CalOptima for 605 City Parkway West (Ordinance No. 19-20)
• Second Amendment to TriTech Software Systems agreement for police records system, not to exceed $68,482
• First Amendment to Manning & Kass attorney services for litigation defense, $100,000
• Adopt Resolution No. 11289 to submit transportation projects for Measure M2 funding

The City Council approved a 32-unit residential condominium project at 1997 N. Orange Olive Road and 301-347 E. Grove Avenue, including a zone change, tentative tract map, site plan review, design review, and a mitigated negative declaration. The council also approved a development agreement amendment with CalOptima for a project at 605 City Parkway West. Several consent calendar items were approved, including contracts for police software, AV support, and legal services. The council continued the closure of the Orange Plaza Paseo and directed staff to study term limits, annexation of El Modena, and public comment policy.

• Approved 32-unit Cohen Residential Project at 1997 N. Orange Olive Road and 301-347 E. Grove Avenue (Ordinance No. 20-20, Resolution No. 11288)
• Approved First Amendment to Development Agreement with CalOptima for 605 City Parkway West (Ordinance No. 19-20)
• Approved $68,482 Second Amendment with TriTech Software Systems for police records management (Mayor Murphy abstained)
• Approved $45,600 agreement with Darren Doerschel for AV/TV technical support
• Approved $100,000 First Amendment with Manning & Kass for litigation defense in Henry Lee v. City of Orange
• Approved $50,000 blanket purchase order with SiteOne Landscape Supply as sole source vendor
• Adopted Resolution No. 11290 extending local COVID-19 emergency
• Continued closure of Orange Plaza Paseo (100 blocks of N. and S. Glassell Street) until restrictions lifted or Council direction

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four conditional use permits: three for alcohol licenses at restaurants/event venues and one for a mortuary chapel. The commission will vote to approve or deny each permit. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted electronically or by phone.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 3112-19 for ABC Type 47 license at BossCat Kitchen & Libations, 118 W. Chapman Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3129-20 for ABC Type 47 license at Grand Street Center, 146 N. Grand Street
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3124-20 for ABC Type 41 license at Ramen Mura, 130 S. Main Street Suite G
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3121-20 for a 25-seat chapel and shared parking at Shannon Family Mortuary, 1005 E. Chapman Avenue
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes from November 2 and November 16, 2020 meetings

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will review applications for public services, public facilities, and fair housing projects. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 14, 2020, regular meeting.

• Review of FY 2021-22 CDBG grant applications for Public Services Projects
• Review of FY 2021-22 CDBG grant applications for Public Facilities Projects
• Review of FY 2021-22 CDBG grant applications for Fair Housing Project
• Approval of October 14, 2020, meeting minutes

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a proposal for a permanent new car inventory storage lot on vacant property at 2457 N. Canal Street. The committee will make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted electronically or by phone.

• Design Review No. 4992-19: Villa Ford Inventory Lot, 2457 N. Canal Street
• Proposal to establish permanent new car inventory storage lot
• Recommendation to Planning Commission
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person
• Appeal deposit of $1,000 for any final determination

The Design Review Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Planning Commission for Design Review No. 4992-19, a permanent new car inventory storage lot at 2457 N. Canal Street. The recommendation includes the staff report findings and conditions plus six additional conditions regarding tree retention, spacing, and landscaping. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

• Recommended approval of Villa Ford Inventory Lot (5-0)
• Required retention of all existing trees, with replacement in kind if damaged
• Added Brisbane box trees along eastern property line at 15-20 ft spacing
• Set southern property line Brisbane box trees at 15 ft spacing instead of 30 ft
• Required curb revision and 2'x4' asphalt edge along east parking lot edge
• Required coordination of landscape conditions in civil plans prior to permit

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference due to COVID-19. The main action is adopting Resolution No. 11287 to declare the results of the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election. Public comments will be accepted in writing or by phone due to the virtual format.

• Adopt Resolution No. 11287 declaring election results for November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for November 18, 2020, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for December 2, 2020

The November 18, 2020, regular meeting of the Design Review Committee was canceled on November 12, 2020. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.

• Meeting canceled on November 12, 2020

Orange City Council

This is a special meeting of the Orange City Council held via teleconference due to COVID-19. The council will hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Community Development Director. Public comment is limited to closed session items and can be submitted electronically or by phone.

• Closed session discussion on appointment of Community Development Director
• Public comment via email or phone due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2020

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes approval of the September 21, 2020 meeting minutes, receiving the July-October 2020 financial report, and reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director. Public comments will be accepted in writing only.

• Approval of September 21, 2020 meeting minutes
• Receive and file Financial Report July-October 2020
• Reports from Friends of the Orange Public Library and Library Foundation
• Public comments accepted via email only

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a 7-Eleven with fuel at 2620 W. Chapman Avenue, a twelve-room hotel with event space at 137 E. Maple Avenue and 230 N. Orange Street, and a 62-unit income-restricted apartment complex at 637 W. Struck Avenue. The commission will vote on resolutions for each project, including a density bonus housing agreement for the apartments. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted electronically or by phone.

• Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and Minor Site Plan Review for a 4,319-square-foot 7-Eleven with fuel at 2620 W. Chapman Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for a twelve-room hotel with event space and ABC Type 47 license at 137 E. Maple Avenue and 230 N. Orange Street
• Major Site Plan Review and Density Bonus Housing Agreement for 62 income-restricted apartments at 637 W. Struck Avenue
• Approval of November 2, 2020 meeting minutes
• Appeal deposit of $1,000 for any Planning Commission decision

The Planning Commission approved three projects: a 7-Eleven with fuel at 2620 W. Chapman Avenue, a hotel with event space at 137 E. Maple Avenue, and a 62-unit income-restricted apartment complex at 637 W. Struck Avenue. All approvals were unanimous (5-0). The meeting minutes from November 2, 2020 were continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3111-19, Design Review No. 4997-19, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 0998-19 for 7-Eleven store and fuel at 2620 W. Chapman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3119-20, Design Review No. 5009-20, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1011-20 for Orange Plaza Inn hotel at 137 E. Maple Avenue and 230 N. Orange Street (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Major Site Plan Review No. 1010-20, Design Review No. 5007-20, Tentative Parcel Map No. 0018-20, and Density Bonus Housing Agreement for 62-unit income-restricted apartments at 637 W. Struck Avenue (5-0)
• Continued approval of November 2, 2020 meeting minutes to next regular meeting (5-0)

Orange City Council

The City Council awarded a $19,052,908 construction contract to Robert Clapper Construction Services, Inc. for Fire Station No. 1 and Headquarters, and approved a $788,700 construction management agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. The council also approved a consent calendar including contracts, appropriations, and resolutions, and continued several items to December 8, 2020. A public hearing on short-term rentals resulted in a motion to direct staff to retain professional services to initiate a ban, with a report back in January 2021.

• Awarded $19,052,908 contract to Robert Clapper Construction Services, Inc. for Fire Station No. 1 and Headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved $788,700 agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for construction management services (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including $57,585 security consulting agreement, $1,483,350 Handy Park renovation contract, and 28 Mills Act contracts
• Approved resolutions ratifying memoranda of understanding with all bargaining groups (Resolutions 11272-11279, 11285)
• Adopted Resolution 11286 for Measure M2 expenditure report for FY 2019-2020
• Introduced Ordinance 18-20 requiring electronic filing of campaign statements (first reading)
• Continued water rate pass-through notice and Providence Procurement agreement to December 8, 2020
• Directed staff to retain professional services to initiate ban on short-term rentals, report back January 12, 2021

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 4889-16 for the Batavia Woods Medical Center at 705, 725, 805, 845 W. La Veta Avenue, subject to staff findings and conditions plus additional conditions including smooth composite siding, darker window sashes, single slab doors, and a return for landscape/hardscape review. The committee also heard advisory comments on two other projects: the Corp Yard Housing (62 workforce units at 637 W. Struck Avenue) and Well 28 (new city well and mini park at 235 W. Maple Avenue), with no formal votes taken on those items. The October 21, 2020 meeting minutes were approved as amended.

• Approved October 21, 2020 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 4889-16 for Batavia Woods Medical Center with conditions (5-0)
• Required smooth finish on composite siding for Batavia Woods project
• Required darker window sash color (black or charcoal) for Batavia Woods project
• Required single slab style doors for Batavia Woods project
• Required landscape/hardscape plans to return for committee review before permits
• Heard advisory comments on Corp Yard Housing (No. 5007-20) — no vote
• Heard advisory comments on Well 28 (No. 5019) — no vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. PC 29-20, recommending that the City Council approve the Cohen Residential Project. The project would redevelop a 2.9-acre commercial shopping center at 1997 N. Orange Olive Road and 301-347 E. Grove Avenue into 32 two-story detached residential condominium units. The recommendation includes approval of a zone change, tentative tract map, site plan review, design review, and a mitigated negative declaration. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the October 19, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. PC 29-20 recommending approval of the Cohen Residential Project (5-0)
• Recommended zone change from Limited Business (C-1) to Residential Multifamily-Specific Plan [R-3 (SP)]
• Recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 0049-19 for 32 condominium units
• Recommended approval of Major Site Plan Review No. 0969-19 and Design Review No. 4969-19
• Recommended adoption of Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1865-19
• Approved consent calendar including October 19, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The October 5, 2020 regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission was cancelled on October 1, 2020. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference.

• Meeting cancelled on October 1, 2020

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3120-20 for Futures Academy at 3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240, allowing an increase in student and staff capacity to 32 students, 11 instructors, and 5 staff members. The approval was subject to conditions in the staff report and an added condition requiring surrender of the applicant's original Conditional Use Permit. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3120-20 for Futures Academy expansion (5-0)
• Added condition to surrender previous Conditional Use Permit

Orange City Council

The City Council voted unanimously to keep the 100 blocks of north and south Glassell closed for the Orange Plaza Paseo until January 17, 2021, with a review scheduled for the January 12 meeting. The Council also approved a resolution opposing Proposition 15, adopted a new executive compensation resolution, and introduced ordinances for Fire Station No. 1 and TSIP fee updates. A proposed ordinance to re-establish council compensation failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Extended Orange Plaza Paseo closure to Jan 17, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 11271 opposing Proposition 15 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11269 on executive management compensation (4-0)
• Approved Fire Station No. 1 project: mitigated negative declaration, zone change, design review (4-0 each)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 17-20 and Resolution No. 11270 updating TSIP fees with phased increases (4-0)
• Failed to introduce Ordinance No. 14-20 on council compensation (2-2)
• Continued Design Review Committee ordinance to Oct 13, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $1.73M CARES Act funds and multiple contracts (4-0)