HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-1985MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED RE(~JLAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 22, 1985
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., by Mayor Griset, in Rocm
831, 20 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present were Wilson B.
Hart, P. Lee Johnson, Patricia A. McGuigan, and Mayor Griset. Also
present were City Manager Robert C. Bobb, City Attorney Edward J.
Cooper and Deputy Clerk of the Council Elizabeth Dang, as well as
members of the City's Executive Management staff and the press.
Councilm~nber Luxembourger joined the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
NORTH CENTRAL SANTA ANA TRAFFIC PROTECTION PLAN
Mayor Griset briefly reported to the Council that all factions con-
cerned with the North Central Traffic Plan were presently meeting to
review a comprcmise solution to the April 15 plan approved by the
Council; such a compromise would defer impl~entation of the plan
approved by Council until further studies could be completed.
City Manager Robert Bobb introduced the proposed budget, noting such
concerns as the City's large metropolitan population, overcrowding,
debris and litter on the streets, and crime were addressed in the
budget.
Co~r~nity Development and Housin9
In response to questions raised by Councilm~ber Hart concerning per-
sonnel requirements and deployment, staff stated that sufficient funds
were allocated in this budget to attract quality planners as well as
to provide adequate coverage of the penuit counter so that no advanced
planners would be deployed at the counter. Both Council and staff
agreed on the importance of long-range planning for the City, with
City Manager Bobb stating that one of the projects he would like to
inaugurate was Santa Aha 2005 (a 20-year look at the City), and Mayor
Griset voicing the need to have planning input to the Council on
long-range policy develo~ent.
City Manager Bobb reviewed the transfer of operating costs out of the
General Revenue Sharing Fund, and identified funds which could be
shifted from the General Fund into General Revenue Sharing including,
but were not limited to, approximately $400,000.00 in the Neighborhood
Improvement Program, funds for new library books, and funds for infilt
housing.
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Public Services Asency
City Manager Robert Bobb presented three alternate plans for street
sweeping operations: Plan A, original budget proposal; Plan B, mainte-
nance of current levels of service but with improved enforcement capa-
bilities; and Plan C, provision for fewer street sweepers but with
improved enforcement capabilities.
Staff responded to questions raised about targeting probl~ areas,
additional monthly charge on water bill, affordability of increase by
seniors on fixed incemes under a certain level, marking streets for
sweeping, towing away abandoned cars, and marketing the program in the
c(mmunity.
Mayor Griset questioned whether the proposed budget provided an im-
proved schedule for tree maintenance. He said he would like to see
where the City stood on maintaining trees before planting additional
ones.
Police Department
Police Chief Davis reviewed a Per Capita Personnel Survey taken in
March 1984 and March 1985 covering three basic ~mployee cate-
gories--sworn, nonsworn, and total personnel. Chief Davis then re-
sponded to questions concerning the survey, staffing, and experience
of staff in the field. Staff pointed out that the survey did not
reflect budget reco~aendations or undocunented alien populations in
other cities.
Fire Department
Fire Chief William Reimer responded to questions raised concerning
emergency medical services by explaining: (1) the difference in the
terms "advanced life support" and "basic life support"; (2)
privatization fees; (3) provisions for emergency and non-~ergency
coverage; (4) peak-load staffing of paramedic units; (5) response to
total number of calls for paramedic services; and (6) liability for
providing emergency medical services. He also reviewed current
staffing of fire units, citing a daily staffing of 53, and seme
factors considered by ISO in arriving at a Class I standing.
City Manager Bobb stated that the proposed budget focus on
three major areas--fire suppression, fire prevention, and
training--provided for a much stronger Fire Department. He also said
that City staff and Santa Ana College staff ware working together on a
special training academy, with funding and site location to be
determined.
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Human Resources
Deputy City Manager Jan Perkins provided statistics relative to
filling the 141 new positions authorized in last year's budget.
Economic Development
Staff responded to questions raised by Councilm~mber McGuigan
concerning grant research manag~nent personnel costs, reserve
appropriation, downtown improve-nent on Main and Broadway, Specific
Develo~ent Plan meetings, and other personnel costs for contractual
work.
NORTH CENTRAL SANTA ANA TRAFFIC PROTECTION PLAN
Mayor Griset informed the Council that the parties meeting to resolve
the problem at Flower and Memory Lane were unable to reach an agrcc
ment on any modifications. He said the issue would be coming back to
Council, with several options in terms of signal improvements which
would permit the removal of the no-right-turn prohibition at Flower
and Memory Lane.
The meeting was informally adjourned at 7:12 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., July
23, 1985, City Council Chambers.
Elim~beth A. Dang
Deputy Clerk
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