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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-1983 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA March 21, 1983 The meeting was called to order at 1:13 p.m., in Room 147, City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, by Vice Mayor R. W. Luxembourger. Councilmembers present were J. Ogden Markel, Patricia A. McGui§an, Alfred C. Serrato, and Vice Mayor Luxembourger. Also present were City Manager A. J. Wilson, Assistant City Attorney Richard Lay, and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy. Councilmembers John Acosta and Daniel E. Griset arrived at 1:18 p.m., and 1:23 p,m., respectively. Mayor Gordon Bricken was absent. WORK STUDY SESSION Jim Kawamura, Berryman & HARBOR BOULEVARD STUDY Stephenson, Inc., summarized a transportation study of Harbor Boulevard in Orange County, covering 21 miles and passing through seven cities. He reported that the study utilized a Transportation Systems Management approach which emphasized improvements as needed rather than major new construction, and contained analyses of traffic flow, accident rates, travel speeds, intersection delays, cross-street contribution to traffic flow, and other similar items. Following his presentation of specifics relative to Harbor Boulevard within the City limits of Santa Aha, he responded to Council questions. 1025 Following the work study session, the City Manager responded to several questions raised by the Council relative to agenda items, including such matters as the need for an Environmental Impact Statement relative to the application for Urban Mass Transportation Act Funds for the Santa Ana/ Orange County Transportation Center; correspondence from Bruce Nestande, Supervisor of the 3rd District, to John Acosta, which indicated the Santa Ana/Orange County Transportation Center had been ranked number one in priority for inter-modal facilities by the California Transportation Commission; the value of the single audit concept for review of the City's finances; and the need to add "All America City" to the water tank visible from Interstate 5. At 2:12 p.m., the Council recessed and reconvened in the Council Chambers at 2:19 p.m., with all members present except Councilmember Acosta and Mayor Bricken. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was given by Councilmember McGuigan. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED; ADDED 12C, and 19; and 3I was added. The following items were removed from the Consent Calendar: 2C, 3C, 3F, 3H, 5B, 8C, 9A, 9B, 12A, 12B, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 80 MARCH 21, 1983 CONSENT CALENDAR STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Calendar items: MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by McGuigan, to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent AYES: Gr~set, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken BID CALLS Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids on the following: PROJECT 7160 - Restage Well Pump No. 28, Howard Crooke Reservoir - Public Works. Proj. 7160 PROJECT 7163 - Rehabilitation of Bristol Reservoir - Public Works. Proj. 7163 PROJECT 7198 - Replace Electrical Wiring for Wells No. 20 & 21, West Station - Public Works. Proj. 7198 PROJECT 8511 - Street Repair & Resurfacing - Transportation. Proj. 8511 BID AWARDS; BID REJECTION Awarded the following in accordance with bid summary reports: SPEC 82-031 - Retrofit Enclosed Cab - Fire Department; West Coast Power, in the amount of $8,294.44. Spec. 82-031 SPEC 83-006 - Retrospective Conversion Data Base Services - Library; Auto-Graphics, Inc., in the amount of $58,200.00. File 210 Spec. 83-006 PROJECT 7196 - Paint Logo on Elevated Tank - Public Works; Pittsburg Tank and Tower, in the amount of $9,575.00. Proj. 7196 PROJECT 8405 - Furnish and install internally illuminated street name signs - Transportation; Signal Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $59,628.00. Proj. 8405 Rejected all bids as responsive bids exceeded available funds, and authorized staff to proceed with in-house repairs with limited contractual assistance on a time and materials basis, not to exceed $5,500.00, on the following: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 81 MARCH 21, 1983 SPEC 82-026 - Repair of Backflow Prevention Devices - Recreation, Parks & Community Services. Spec. 82-026 Accepted proposal on the following: EIS FOR THE SANTA ANA/ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION CENTER - Arroyo Group, in the amount of $13,000,00. (Agenda Item 3I) A-83-27a 615.10 ABC BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Received and filed staff report on the following: CURTIN, Nicholas, 2521W. Manly - Original Type 16, Wine broker. LOWERY, Robert & Marie, 2520 N. Grand - Person-to- person Transfer Type 21 Off-sale General. H & S PRESTON, INC., 2106 N. Tustin - Stock Transfer 24071.1. VALADEZ, Carlos, 3317 W. First - Person-to-person Transfer Type 41 On-sale Beer. MEDEL, John & PETERSON, Audrey, 2421 N. Grand - Premise-to-premise Transfer and dropping partner on Type 47 On-sale General. 405 MINOR EXCEPTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Approved and filed Notice of Exemption, Negative Declaration, and Findings of Fact on the following: NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & EX 83-1 - Filed by Long P. Nguyen to permit off-site beer and wine sales in an existing grocery store at 2619 W. Edinger. Zoning Administrator's Action: Approved. 625.35 NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 83-2 - Filed by Jerry Greubel to allow a six bay self-service car wash at 324 South Grand Ave., in the M1 Zone. Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL. Approved. 625.15 FINAL TRACT MAPS Approved final map on the following: TRACT MAP NO. 10939 (REVISED) - Eastside of Lyon Street, South of Chestnut Street. 625.30 Approved final map; accepted the dedications thereon; and the bonds in the amounts set; authorized execution of subdivision agreement by Mayor and Clerk, on the following: TRACT MAP NO. 11640 - Southeast Corner of Pine Street and Cedar Street. 625.30 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 82 MARCH 21, 1983 BOARDS - COMMISSIONS - COMMITTEES Appointed the following: Gladys Joanne Lechner - Ward i representative to Personnel Board; for a partial term expiring June 30, 1983 (replacing William H. May). 110.15 UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS Referred to administration, claims received from February 28, 1983, throu§h March 11, 1983. 415 REPORT TO FILE Received and filed the following report: PROCLAMATION REPORT. 120.20 LEGISLATIVE ACTION/ STATE AND FEDERAL Authorized Mayor to write letter of support concerning the following: LETTER RECEIVED FROM THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, DATED MARCH 1, 1983, REQUESTING OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED CHANGE IN TIlE TITLE OF THE ANAHEIM/ SANTA ANA/GARDEN GROVE STANDARD METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (SMSA) TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SMSA. 450 * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * ~ * * Councilmember Acosta joined the meeting at 2:29 p.m. BID CALL PROJECT 7170 APPROVED Following discussion, MOTION was made by Markel, to continue the following for six months: PROJECT 7170 - Construction of Ten Neighborhood Entryways - Public Works. (Agenda Item 2C) Motion died for lack of a second. MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Acosta, to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids on Project 7170. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato Markel Bricken Proj. 7170 BID AWARD PROJECT 2O88 APPROVED report: MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Serrato, to award the following in accordance with bid summary CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 83 MARCH 21, 1983 PROJECT 2088 - Asphaltic Slurry Sealing Various Arterial and Local Streets - Transportation; Ted R. Jenkins, in the amount of $141,067.12. (Agenda Item 3C) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: Markel ABSENT: Bricken Proj. 2088 BID AWARD PROJECT 9048/9049/9062 APPROVED report: MOTION was made by Markel, seconded by McGuigan, to award the following in accordance with bid summary PROJECT 9048/9049/9062 - Civic Center Old Courthouse, Social Service and Health Building Automatic Irrigation System - Recreation, Parks & Community Services; Javaid Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $27,456.00. (Agenda Item 3F) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken Proj. 9048/9U49/ 9062 BID AWARD PROJECT 84408 APPROVED report: MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to award the following in accordance with bid summary PROJECT 84408 - Downtown Urban Improvement Project - Public Works; Valley Crest Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $2,164,362.70. (Agenda Item 3H) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan NOES: Markel ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato Proj. 84408 ABC LICENSE APP. TOURIKIAN-2245 S. MAIN REC'D & FILED MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to receive and file staff report on the following: TOURIKIAN, Meguerdij, 2245 S. Main - Original Type 20, Off-sale Beer and Wine. PROTEST: Planning. (Agenda Item 58) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: 8ricken, Serrato 405 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 84 MARCH 21, 1983 VA 83-1 EDINGER/NEWHOPE APPROVED & FILED Findings of Fact on the following: MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to approve and file the Negative Declaration and NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 83-1 - Filed by Golden West Homes to allow two (2) dwelling units to share common property line, waiving the 4-foot side yard requirement at NEC Edinger/Newhope. Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL. Approved. (Agenda Item 8C) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken 625.45 TENT. PARCEL MAP 83-876 MOTION was made by Markel, 901 CIVIC CENTER DR. W. seconded by McGuigan, to APPROVED & FILED approve and file the Negative Declaration; approve subject to conditions in the Chief of Planning's report; and waive alley require- ment on the following: NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PARCEL MAP 83-876 - Filed by Douglas S. Honig, creating I lot; said lot to be used for office condominium purposes; generally located at the northwest corner of Civic Center Drive and Flower Street (901 Civic Center Drive West). (Agenda Item 9A) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken 625.25 TENT. PARCEL MAP 83-877 MOTION was made by Markel, 801 CIVIC CENTER DR. W. seconded by McGuigan, to APPROVED & FILED approve and file the Negative Declaration; and approve subject to conditions in the Chief of Planning's report, the following: NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PARCEL MAP 83-877 - Filed by Ferrante/Walder Development Company, creating 3 lots; said lots to be used for phasing purposes and for office condominiums; generally located on the northeast corner of Civic Center Drive and Flower Street (801 Civic Center Drive West). (Agenda Item 9B) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken 625.25 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 85 MARCH 21, 1983 AGREEMENT VENDING SERVICES EXTENSION APPROVED MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to approve extension of the following agreement: VENDING SERVICES - Between City and TGC, Inc. dba California Industrial Vending, on a month-to-month basis, beginning February 28, 1983 and concluding June 30, 1983. (Agenda Item 12A) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken A-82-008 AGREEMENT CONSENT TO ASSIGN. & DELEGATION - APPROVED execution by Mayor and Clerk: MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to approve the following agreement and authorize CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION - Between City and Shelter Media Limited Partnership, to permit Shelter Media Limited Partnership to assume the interests of Convenience and Safety Corporation of Orange County. (Agenda Item 12B) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None A-83-29 ABSENT: Bricken 1020 AGREEMENT MACARTHUR BLVD. LANDSCAPING APPROVED Mayor and Clerk: MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by Griset, to approve the following agreement and authorize execution by MACARTHUR BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVEMENTS - Between City and ASL Consulting Engineers, to design the streetscape treatment for MacArthur Boulevard. (Agenda Item 12C) AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato A-83-30 1040 ANNUAL CITY AUDIT - CONTRACT Following discussion, MOTION APPROVED; STAFF INSTRU-O-C-~- was made by Griset, seconded by Markel, to authorize and designate Diehl, Evans and Company, Certified Public Accountants, as contract auditors for the current annual City audit program, for a total cost not to exceed $39,700.00; and instruct staff to prepare an RFP for audit proposals for the next audit program. (Agenda Item 19) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 86 MARCH 21, 1983 AYES: Griset, Lu×embourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: Acosta, Serrato ABSENT: Bricken 310 A-83-33 Council recessed at 3:40 p.m., and reconvened at 4:03 p.m., with the same members present. ORD. NO. NS-1660 FOOD VENDING PUSHCARTS 2ND READING & ADOPTED pushcarts. Alfonso Mora, 2145 N. Hellman Avenue, Ontario, spoke in opposition to Ordinance No. NS-1660 regarding food vending Following discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Markel, to place the following ordinance on second reading and adopt: 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. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: Serrato ABSENT: Bricken 625.55.20 ORD. NO. NS-1672 SPEED LIMITS 2ND READING & ADOPTED and adopt: MOTION was iaade by Serrato, seconded by McGuigan, to place the following ordinance on second reading 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 AN~--~O-~T~OF STREETS IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGui§an, Serrato None Bricken 1039 ORD. NO. NS-1674 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS 2ND READING & ADOPTED MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by Griset, to place the following ordinance on second reading and adopt: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 87 MARCH 21, 1983 ORDINANCE NO. NS-1674 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 34-313, 41-66, 41-591, 41-617, 41-617(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, Serrato None Bricken 625.55.15 ORD. NO. NS-1675 A.A. NO. 879 2ND READING & ADOPTED MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by Markel, to place the following ordinance on second reading and adopt: 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 ORD. NO. NS-1676 - TIME LIMITS - JUDICIAL REVIEW 1ST READ. & PUBLISH TITLE publication of title: MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by Acosta, to place the following ordinance on first reading and authorize ORDINANCE NO. NS-1676 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 1-19 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TIME LIMITS FOR SEEKING JUDICIAL REVIEW AND COST OF PREPARING ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato None Bricken 430 ORD. NO. NS-1677 BINGO GAMES CONT'D TO 4/4/83 No. NS-1677 regarding bingo games. Verlyn N. Jensen, 902 N. Main, representing the Society for Seniors, Inc., requested a 2- week continuance of Ordinance CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 88 MARCH 21, 1983 The City Manager handed out two documents that contained the following amendments to Section 10-61.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code: 1) If the City Manager determines that bingo games will be conducted by any licensee in circumstance which present a significant risk of criminal activity, he may require the employment of security personnel for the operation of any bingo game in which 200 or more persons participate, as a condition of the license. 2) Approval for more than 500 participants per night may be granted by the City Manager after special review, and presuming that the applicant meets all other standards of the ordinances of the City, the City Manager may approve such participation if it is determined that all conditions surrounding the additional use shall not be detrimental to the surrounding area or to the safety of the public. Following discussion, MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by McGuigan, to continue the following ordinance to April 4, 1983, and place a 45-day moratorium on new or pending bingo applications: ORDINANCE NO. NS-1677 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10-59.1, 10-60.2, 10-61.1, 10-61.3, 10-61.5, 10-61.6, 10-61.9, AND 10-62, AND ADDING SECTIONS 10-60.1.1, 10-61.10 AND 10-61.11 RELATING TO BINGO GAMES. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken 315 RES. NO. 83-36 VACATION OF 8TH ST. BETWEEN EUCLID & ROSITA ADOPTED MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Acosta, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA VACATING PORTIONS OF EIGHTH STREET LOCATED BETWEEN EUCLID STREET AND ROSITA STREET. AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato File 1040.20 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 89 MARCH 21, 1983 RES. NO. 83-37 PROJECT 1376 - WIDEN 1ST ST. BETWEEN BUSH & STANDARD ADOPTED MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Griset, to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-37 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO EXECUTE A RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING OF PROJECT 1376, WIDENING FIRST STREET BETWEEN BUSH AND STANDARD STREETS. AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembour§er, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato 630.10 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MOTION was made by McGuigan, BOWERS MUSEUM seconded by Griset, to approve/ APPROVED ratify the "Property Management Agreement" between the Bowers Museum Foundation and Don Franklin, Realtor, dated April 1, 1979, for management of said properties; and approve/ratify expenditures for the Bowers Museum expansion as set forth in Exhibit D of the Request for Council Action dated March 14, 1983. AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato A 79-14 215 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Evangeline Gawronski, 1426 So. E. GAWRONSKI Birch, representing Area D of REFERRED TO STAFF the COP program, reported Area D had voted to donate $5,000 to the City for an additional dog for the Police Canine program, and requested that Council allocate $10,000 for the purchase of supporting equipment for said dog for the Santa Aha Police Department. MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Acosta, to refer the matter to staff for investigation and a report to Council on April 4, 1983. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato 715 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mario Deiro, 506 S. Broadway, M. DEIRO representing Coper Bowl, Inc., STADIUM FEES WAIVED requested that Council waive stadium rental fees for a charity game scheduled at Eddie West Field on May 13, 1983. MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to waive said fees. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 90 MARCH 21, 1983 Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato 920 Mr. Deiro also requested that the City Council consent to be made part of the Honorary Co-Chairmen Committee. MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by McGuigan, to authorize Coper Bowl, Inc., to use the names of the members of the City Council as Honorary Co-Chairmen. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken, Serrato 120 RECESS Restaurant, 2101 East Edinger. At 5:28 p.m., the Council recessed to dinner with representatives of the Planning Commission at the Hungry Tiger At 8:03 p.m., the Council reconvened in the Council Chambers, with all members present, except Mayor Bricken. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Invocation was given by Councilmember McGuigan. OATH OF OFFICE J. LECHNER to the Personnel Board. The Clerk of the Council administered the Oath of Office to Joanne Lechner, newly appointed Ward 1 representative Ms. Lechner was welcomed by the City Council. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Lina Vasquez, Community CASA GUADALUPE Affairs Specialist, Casa COMMUNITY SERVICES Guadalupe Community Services, presented a slide show which depicted the organization's mobile unit providing information and referral services in low-income areas. Councilmember Griset presented Ms. Vasquez with a City Seal Tile plaque in appreciation of the valuable service offered to the City of Santa Ana by Casa Guadalupe Community Services. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Joyce Bailey, Area Manager, SO. CA. EDISON CO. Southern California Edison Company presented two checks to the City, in the amount of $7,400.00, for the City's efforts in energy conservation. Vice Mayor Luxembourger accepted the checks on behalf of the City and expressed Council's appreciation to Ms. Bailey. 120.35 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 91 MARCH 21, 1983 SPECIAL PRESENTATION A slide show presentation was RECREATION, PARKS & given depicting Birch Park's COMMUNITY SERVICES renovation. Councilmember Serrato presented an Environ- mental Award, honoring the City for receiving the 1982 "Best Community Park Award" from the California Park & Recreation Society, to Allen Doby, Director, Recreation, Parks & Community Services. 900 PUBLIC HEARING VACATION - ROE DRIVE RES. NO. 83-38 - ADOPTED The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing on the proposed vacation of Roe Drive between Main Street and Arnett Drive. The Assistant Director of Redevelopment and Real Estate presented the staff report and recommendations. The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications. There were no speakers on the matter. The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by Markel, to adopt the foilowing resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 83-38 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA VACATING ROE DRIVE BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND ARNETT DRIVE. AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembour§er, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken File 1040.20 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Griset requested COUNCILMEMBERS that the following editorial entitled "Santa Ana- Worth Celebrating," dated March 18, 1983, from the Los Angeles Times, be entered in its entirety in the minutes of the ~ity Council meeting of March 21, 1983: "The changes in Santa Ana go far beyond the redevelopment of its blighted downtown areas. It is turning into a different city not only physically but also philosophically. If the people of Santa Ana or their neighbors in Orange County fail to notice the change and the spirit behind it, they need only ponder the city's selection by the National Municipal League for the prestigious All America City award. Only eight cities nationwide were so honored this year. If someone had suggested a few years ago that Santa Aha would earn this national honor, there would have been more than a few skeptics--and understandably so. But not today. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 92 MARCH 21, 1983 Santa Aha is one of 26 cities in Orange County, neither the largest nor the oldest. What distinguishes it, is that it houses 60% of the county's poor, and has the largest minority population--8 of every 10 students in its schools are Latino, Asian or Black. Santa Ana, of all cities in the county, is most like other central cities across the nation in which crime, poverty and deteriorating neighborhoods pose major problems for residents and local government. The All America Award is recognition of the fact that Santa Ana is doing something about those problems and that its residents, rather than sur- rendering, are fighting back. The award doesn't go to perfect cities that have solved their problems. The award committee could probably search the world over and never find a community worthy of that recogni- tion. Instead, it looks for cities working to resolve their problems and making significant gains. In that regard, Santa Ana is well qualified. When crime rates rose to troubling proportions, residents and police formed a partnership in a Community Oriented Policing program that earned widespread recognition and significantly reduced crime. The streets are safer. And a decayed downtown, because of rehabilitation efforts that are attracting more private capital than the public funds invested in redevelopment, is taking on a fresh look and new vitality. But, most important of all, Santa Ana is trying to involve all its resi- dents. Minorities were hardly visible on the civic scene a few years ago. Not so today. A major factor in winning the All America designation was the cooperation and involvement of the city's diverse groups. There are still conflicts, and there are still serious problems. But Santa Ana's chances for success are much better than they were a few years ago. That's something worth recognizing, and celebrating--in Santa Ana and throughout Orange County." MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Acosta, to authorize the Vice Mayor to write a letter to the editorial staff members of the Los Angeles Times thanking them for their conception of the community of Santa Ana. Motion passed on the following vote: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel, McGuigan, Serrato NOES: None ABSENT: Bricken 125 Councilmember Acosta inquired as to when a response would be made to a letter received from John Fainbarg on March 3. The City Manager stated that staff would respond appropriately. Councilmember Serrato requested staff investigate a deteriorating ceiling at Jerome Park. He also reported a meeting on March 30 at 7:30 p.m., at 1706 Pendleton Street relative to the recent floods and a meeting March 28, at 6:00 p.m., at McFadden Jr. High School relative to flood control and stop signs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 93 MARCH 21, 1983 Councilmember McGuigan inquired as to the status of her Council referral, regarding Senate Bills 142 and 163. The City Manager responded that she would have a report this week. She also stated that at the next Council meeting she would be bringing a resolution from the Orange County Solid Waste Management Commission establishing April 18-24, 1983 as a week dedicated to refuse recovery. Councilmember Luxembourger asked that a letter be sent to the Santiago College Board of Trustees thanking them for use of their facilities for the Special Olympics parade on March 18. Councilmember McGuigan requested that a Council meeting be held with the Santa Ana School District, and the Board of Trustees of the Rancho Santiago College District. The City Manager stated that he would proceed with the arrangements. Councilmember Luxembourger requested that the City Council adopt an official policy regarding the City logo. RECESS EXEC. SESSION Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:43 p.m., and reconvened at 9:31 p.m, with the same members present. EXEC. SESSION REPORT By way of action out of HAYES - CA AUTHORIZED Executive Session, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Acosta, to settle the case entitled Georgia Hayes vs. the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $7,500.00. 410.10 ADJOURNMENT At 9:32 p.m., the meeting was adjourned by unanimous informal consent. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 94 MARCH 21, 1983