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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-1983MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 14, 1983 The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Luxembourger at 1:13 p.m., in Room 147, City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present were John Acosta, J. Ogden Markel, Patricia A. McGuigan, and Vice Mayor Luxembourger. Also present were City Manager A. J. Wilson, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy. Councilmembers Daniel E. Griset and Alfred C. Serrato joined the meeting at 1:19 p.m., and 3:55 p.m., respectively. Mayor Gordon Bricken was absent, attending the Invest in America's Cities Conference in Hong Kong. WORK STUDY SESSION The City Manager reported on SA/OC TRANSPORTATION his efforts to secure funding for the Santa Ana/Orange County Transportation Center durin§ his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference in Washin§ton, D.C. He explained that cuts in the 1982-83 State of California budget had caused the City to seek elsewhere for funding, and that he had attempted to secure federal funds while in Wasbin§ton, available under the "Jobs" bill and Title IX of the Urban Mass Transportation Act. He further explained that the City was exploring all possible funding sources, and that he anticipated a final financing package for the project would come before the Council on April 4. The City Manager then responded to Councilmembers' questions and encouraged Councilmembers to pursue personal efforts relative to securing funds. 615.10 VIDEO TAPE-REDEV HI TECH The Council viewed a video tape of the MacNeil-Le~rer Report entitled "Redevelopment Hi-Tech in the Cities," a program w~icb had been offered on public TV and which demonstrated several cities' efforts relative to enticing hi-tech firms to locate in their respective cities. At 2:06 p.m., the Council recessed and reconvened in the Council Chambers at 2:16 p.m., with the same Councilmembers present, except Councilmember Serrato, who joined the meeting later. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Councilman J. Ogden Markel. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED vote on Item 3A. The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: 2A, 5A, 12A, 12B, and 16B. Council- member Acosta registered a "no" CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 66 A MARC~ 14, 1983 CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by McGuigan, to approve staff recommmendations on the following Consent Calendar items: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato MINUTES and Adjourned Regular Meeting of February Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 15, 1983, Regular Meeting of February 22, 1983, 24, 1983. BID CALL/REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on the following PROJECT 2093 - Contractual Street Tree Trimming - Transportation. Proj. 2093 Authorized staff to issue request for proposals on the following On-line Computerized Circulation Control System - Library. FILE 210 SPEC 83-010 BID AWARDS Awarded the following in accordance with bid summary report: SPEC 82-023 - One set of 6 jacks with supports - Public Works; Sefac Trading Corporation, in the amount of $24,899.40. (Agenda Item 3A) Acosta registered a NO vote. Spec 82-023 SPEC 83-002 - Fire Hose - Fire Dept.; Halprin Supply, in the amount of $23,680.40. Spec 83-002 ABC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Received and filed staff report on the following: NIETO, Frances & PEHRSON, Douglas, 2601W. Edinger - Person-to-person transfer Type 42 On-sale Beer & Wine. BUFFUMS, INC., 909 N. Main - Stock transfer Type 47 On-sale General. LE, Hoa Vinh, 2034 S. Main - Stock transfer Type 47 On- sale General. 405 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 67 MARCH 14, 1983 DEED WITH CASH GRANTEE CITY purchase: Approved the following deea and authorized execution by Mayor and Clerk of all necessary documents in connection with HALL, Harold G. & Elvera, NS/Washington, E/English; street purposes. Deed 6921 VARIANCE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MINOR EXCEPTIONS Approved and filed Negative Declarations, Notice of Exemption, and Findings of Fact on the following: NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 82-20 - Filed by Armenian Apostolic Church of Orange County to permit a church dome exceeding 35 feet in height at McFadden, west of Euclid. Staff Recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. 625.45 NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 82-18 - Filed by Armenian Apostolic Church of Orange County to permit a church, social hall and school and gymnasium at McFadden, west of Euclid in the R1/R1-PRD. Staff Recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. 625.15 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & EX 83-3 - Filed by Hopkins Development Company to allow off-sale Deer and wine in a convenience market being developed in the C 2 District at 3710 A. Westminster Avenue. Zoning Administrator's Action: Approved. 625.35 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & EX 83-5 - Filed by Bil Arvanitis to allow on-sale beer and wine within an existing restaurant in the C I District at 230 W. Warner Avenue. Zoning Administrator's Action: Approved. 625.35 FINAL TRACT MAPS Approved final map; accepted the dedications thereon; and the bonds in the amounts set; and authorized execution of subdivision agreement by Mayor and Clerk on the following: TRACT MAP 11567 - West side of French Street, South of Sixteenth Street. 625.30 Approved final map and accepted the dedications thereon; approved letters of credit; and authorized execution of subdivision agreement by Mayor and Cld~k on the following: TRACT MAP 11859 - Southwest Corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Bear Streets. 625.3U CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 68 MARCH 14, 1983 BOARDS - COMMISSIONS - COMMITTEES Accepted nomination arid set for consideration: Nomination by Bricken for Ward i representative to Personnel Board - Gladys Joanne Lechner, 2337 N. Santiago Street, for a partial term expiring June 30, 1983 (replacing William H. May). 110.15 Appointed the following: Victor C. Alleman - Ward 2 representative to Community Redevelopment Commission; first term expiring June 30, 1985 (replacin~ R. T~Iomas McLean). 110.15 UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS Referred to administration claims received from February 14, 1983 through February 25, 1983. 415 REPORT TO FILE Received and filed the following: PROCLAMATION REPORT. 120.20 CONTINUE ITEM Continued the following to March 21, 1983: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1660 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 26 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 36-136 THEREOF TO REGULATE THE SALE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES FROM PUSHCARTS. 625.55.20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Adopted the following resolution, setting public hearing on April 4, 1983: RESOLUTION NO. 83-30 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THAT PORTION OF GARNSEY STREET LYING BETWEEN 281 FEET AND 553 FEET NORTH OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, AND DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED. 1040.20 EXTENSION OF TIME PARCEL MAP 81-892 RES. NO. 83-31 - ADOPTED; PARCEL MAP 81-894 RES. NO. 83-32 - ADOPTED Adopted the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 83-31 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXTENDING THE TIME WHEN TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-892 SHALL EXPIRE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1665 EAST FOURTH STREET. 625.25 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 69 MARCH 14, 1983 RESOLUTION NO. 83-32 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXTENDING THE TIME WHEN TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-894 SHALL EXPIRE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1540 EAST EDINGER AVENUE. 625.25 ~* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS BID CALL PROJECT 1366 APPROVED advertisement for bids on the following: Following discussion, MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Acosta, to approve plans and specifications and authorize PROJECT 1366 - Widen First Street from Bush to Standard - Public Works. (Agenda Item 2A) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato Proj. 1366 ABC LICENSE APP. K-MART CORPORATION 1400 W. EDINGER REC'D & FILED MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to receive and file staff report on the following: K-MART CORPORATION, 1400 W. Edinger - Original type 20 Off-sale Beer & Wine. PROTEST: Planning. (Agenda Item 5A) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato 4O5 AGREEMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES TRANSPORTATION DEPT. APPROVED Following discussion, MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Griset, to approve the following agreement and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk: ENGINEERING SERVICES - Between City and Robert Steaffens, for contract services for Transportation Department. (Agenda Item 12A) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato A-83-26 1000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 70 MARCH 14, 1983 AGREEMENT LIBRARY AUTO. CIRCULATION SYSTEM CONSULTANT APPROVED MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by Markel, to approve the following agree- ment and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk: LIBRARY AUTOMATION CONSULTANT - Between City and Sue Baerg Epstein, for contract services for establishment of an automated circulation system for the Library. (Agenda Item 12B) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None A-83-27 ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato 210 C.O.P. SIGN PROGRAM Councilmember McGuigan stated ~REC'D & FILED that several problem areas still existed regarding the installation of C.O.P. Neighborhood Watch signs. The Transportation staff responded that all problems would be handled. MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Markel, to receive and file the following: C.O.P. SIGN INSTALLATION PROGRAM. (Agenda Item 16B) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato 715 ORD. NO. NS-1672 Following discussion, MOTION SPEED LIMITS - AMENDED was made by Acosta, seconded by 1ST READ. & RE-PUBLISH TITLE Griset, to amend the following ordinance, striking the survey date in Section 36-249 on segments between Memory Lane and 17th Street, increasing the speed limit to 35 mph in Section 36-249 between Rte. 5 Freeway and Memory Lane, raising the speed limit on Orange Avenue from 25 to 30 mph in Section 36-266; and to place said amended ordinance on first reading and authorize re-publication of title: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1672 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING ARTICLE VII.A THEREOF AND AMENDING AND RENUMBERING ARTICLE VII TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND PORTIONS OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato 1039 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 71 MARCH 14, 1983 ORD. NO. NS-1673 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION 2ND READ. AND ADOPTED MOTION was made by McBuigan, seconded by Griset, to place the following ordinance on second reading and adopt: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1673 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 8-2003, 8-2006 AND 8-2007 OF, AND ADDING SECTIONS 8-2003.1, 8-2003.5 AND 8-2004.1 TO, ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato 605 ORD NO. NS-1674 MOTION was made by McGuigan, OFF-ST. PARKING REQUIREMENTS - AMENDED seconded by Markel, to amend 1ST READ. & RE-PUBLISH TITLE the following ordinance to revise Section 41-617(11), to include the following, "One parking space for each seat within a bingo parlor (determined using official building occupancy load) and one parking space for each video game, pool table or other gaming device within a game arcade or pool hall;" to place said amended ordinance on first reading and authorize re-publication of title: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1674 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 34-313, 41-66, 41-591, 41-617, 41-671(a), 41-617(b), 41-617(i), 41-617(m), 41-617(n), 41-617(w), AND 41-618 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 41-613.2, 41-617(kk), 41-617(11), 41-617(mm), 41-623, AND 41-688 THERETO, TO REVISE THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan None Bricken, Serrato 625.55 Council recessed at 3:21 p.m., and reconvened at 3:45 p.m., with the same members present. Councilmember Serrato joined the meeting at 3:55 p.m. RES. NO. 83-19 CABLE TV CITIZENS BOARD ADOPTED Following discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by McGuigan, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE NOMINATION PROCEDURE FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY CABLE CITIZENS BOARD. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 72 MARCH 14, 1983 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken 110.15 RES. NO. 83-33 PERMIT FEES ADOPTED MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-33 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-108 (ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES) TO ADD THERETO FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE RELOCATION PERMITS AND HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken 310.30 RES. NO. 83-34 ISSUANCE OF BONDS CIVIC CENTER MEDICAL ARTS ASSOCIATES ADOPTED MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Acosta, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND COMPLETION OF A COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING AND RELATED FACILITIES BY CIVIC CENTER MEDICAL ARTS ASSOCIATES. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato Markel Bricken 620.05 RES. NO. 83-35 DENYING VA 82-7 APPEAL NO. 466 1322 W. FIFTH ST. ADOPTED MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Griset, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-35 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 82-7 TO ALLOW A 154-FOOT HIGH ANTENNA IN THE C2 DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1322 W. FIFTH STREET. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato Markel Bricken 625.45 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 73 MARCH 14, 1983 RENTAL REHAB. PROGRAM MOTION was made by Serrato, STAFF AUTHORIZED; seconded by McGuigan, to CA AUTHORIZED approve the following: 1) Authorize staff to reallocate $175,000 of CDBG funds for the Rental Rehabilitation Program as per the CD Management Team recommendation; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding for the conduct of the program. AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken RECESS HSG. AUTHORITY RECONVENE Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato 610.05 ~-%~-~%c~ At 4:21 p.m., Council recessed to the Housing Authority and reconvened at 4:36 p.m., with the same members present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS that there would be a Agency. report at the March Councilman Markel inquired as to the status of the property at 1018-1022 South Main Street. The City Manager responded 15, 1983 Community Redevelopment Councilmember Acosta requested that his memo regarding "Violations of SAMC 36-136(c)," regarding pushcarts in the downtown area, be placed on the Council Referral List. Councilmember Griset stated that on March 15, 1983, at 9:30 a.m., the Board of Supervisors would remove Santa Ana as a potential site for the Orange County Jail, and invited Councilmembers to be present. REMOVAL OF SA AS MOTION was made by Griset, POTENTIAL JAIL SITE seconded by McGuigan, to VICE MAYOR AUTHORIZED authorize the Vice Mayor to communicate the City's appreciation to the Board of Supervisors regarding Santa Ana's removal as a potential jail site. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken 440 Councilmember McGuigan inquired as to the status of Senate Bills 142 and 163, which she had asked to be researched. The Chief of Planning stated that a report would be forthcoming at the March 21 Council meeting. At 4:40 p.m., the Council recessed to Room 147. WORD PROCESSING BRIEFING Assistant City Manager Dan Stone updated the Council, regarding purchase of word processing equipment ~or the City and explained that an agreement with Scientific Data Systems would be coming to Council on April 4, 1983 for final action. ~, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 74 MARCH 14, 1983 RECESS At 4:54 p.m., the Council EXECUTIVE SESSION recessed to Executive Session, RECONVENE and reconvened at 4:59 p.m., with the following members present: Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, and Serrato. EXEC. SESSION REPORT By way of action out of Executive MGT. SCIENCE; HERNANDEZ Session, MOTION was made by CA, MAYOR AUTHORIZED McGuigan, seconded by Griset, to authorize cancellation of the agreement between Management Science, Inc. and the City. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken, Griset, Markel A-80-31 MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Serrato, to authorize the City Attorney to settle the workers' compensation death benefit claim of Esperanza Hernandez, in the amount of $14,500.00. AYES: Acosta, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Griset, Markel 410.10 RECESS At 5:00 p.m., the Council recessed to dinner at Reubens Restaurant, 2313 North Broadway. At 7:46 p.m., the Council reconvened in the Council Chambers with all members present, except the Mayor. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Fla9, the Invocation was given by Vice Mayor Luxembourger. PROCLAMATION Councilmember McGuigan GIRL SCOUT WEEK presented a proclamation to Debbie Reines, Santa Aha Community Association Chairperson for Girl Scouts, proclaiming March 6-12, 1983, as "Girl Scout Week." The Girl Scouts presented a box of Girl Scout Cookies to each Councilmember. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Madeline Evans, Coordinator, PROCLAMATION Orange County Special Olympics, SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY described the organization's program of sports training and athletic competition for mentally retarded persons. She also stated that on March 18, the Special Olympics Parade, "1983 Celebration of the Olympics - Circus of the Stars," will be held in the City of Santa Aha, at the Eddie West Field. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 75 MARCH 14, 1983 Councilmember Serrato presented a proclamation to Madeline Evans, proclaiming March 18, 1983, as "Special Olympics Day," and I~ls. Evans presented the Councilmen with ties and Councilwoman McGuigan with a cookbook. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Councilmember Acosta presented CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION a Certificate of Recognition VERNONA FATH to Vernona Fath for extraordinary heroism in being awarded t~re Honor Medal for Lifesaving by the Boy Scouts of America, for jumping from the Balboa Pier in Newport, 20 feet into the water, to save a 230 lb. man who was unconscious and floating in the water, from drowning. 120.35 PUBLIC HEARING A.A. NO. 879 N/S BUSH TO STANDARD ORD. NO. NS-1675 1ST. READ. & PUBLISH The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing on Amendment Application No. 879, filed by the City of Santa Ana to rezone property located on the north side of First Street and south side of Second Street between Spurgeon and Garfield Streets and between Garfield and Standard Avenue from the C3, C2 & M2 Districts to the C5 and M2-SD District. The Chief of Planning presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported a written communication from Larry Tucker, opposing Amendment Application No. 879. Larry Tucker, Three Upper Newport Plaza Drive, Newport 8each, spoke in opposition to the Amendment Application. There were no other speakers. The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by McGuigan, to place the following ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1675 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIRST STREET BETWEEN SPURGEON STREET AND GARFIELD STREET FROM THE C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO THE C5 (ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT AND ADDING AN SD (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) SUFFIX TO THE M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIRST STREET BETWEEN GARFIELD STREET AND STANDARD AVENUE. AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken 625.05 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember McGuigan stated that she received a letter from Mrs. Weston Walker expressing concern that the Howe-Waffle House might be moved from its present location. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 76 MARCH 14, 1983 MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Griset, to reaffirm the City's intention to adhere to the existing agreement concerning the Howe- Waffle House, continuing maintenance of the house at its present location through the term of that agreement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken A-74-91 ADJOURNMENT At 8:24 p.m., the Council was adjourned to 5:30 p.m., March 15, 1983, Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, for a Joint Public Hearing with the Community Redevelopment Agency. ce C. Guy ,/ Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 77 MARCH 14, 1983