HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1986 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
February 18, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 12:43 p.m. by Mayor Daniel E.
Griset in Room 831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers
present were John Acosta, P. Lee Johnson, R. W. Luxembourger,
Patricia A. McGuigan, Dan Young and Mayor Griset. Also present were
City Manager Robert C. Bobb, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and
Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy. Councilmember Wilson B. Hart
joined the meeting at 12:50 p.m.
COUNCIL INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Councilmembers informally discussed the following: Mobile Home
Rental Assistance Program, Council Workshop, Westdome Advisory
Committee and Consent Calendar concerns.
The Council recessed at 2:25 p.m., and reconvened at 3:17 p.m., with
all members present.
Modification to Council Meeting Schedule
By the unanimous informal consent of the Council, the beginning hour
for future Council meetings was set at 1:30 p.m.
Council Workshop
By the unanimous informal consent of the Council, a Council Workshop
was set for March 1, 1986 between the hours of 7:38 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., in the Newport Room of the Grand Plaza Hotel.
Downtown Parking
Roger Kooi, Downtown Development Director, reported to the Council
the results of a parking needs analysis for the downtown conducted by
staff. He indicated the net result after construction of all current
redevelopment projects would be a net loss of 828 parking spaces.
Kooi outlined several possibilities for increasing parking in the
Civic Center area, including construction of a parking structure
behind Eddie West Field, expanding the present City Hall parking lot
to three levels, constructing a second parking deck on the Hall of
Administration lot and utilizing an additional County lot north of
Civic Center Drive.
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Councilmembers posed questions to which Kooi responded, including but
not limited to the following: the possibility of employees paying
for parking in the future, the length of the State of California's
easement on the southwest corner of the City Hall parking lot, the
lack of signage for the Sunwest Bank Building parking, the
possibility of establishing a downtown location for receipt of water
and other utility bills, and construction of additional parking
behind the Lawrence Building.
At 4:20 p.m., the Council recessed and reconvened in the Council
Chambers at 4:45 p.m., with all members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced that Councilmember Acosta had registered a "no'
vote on Item No. 12E, Councilmember McGuigan, a "no" vote on Item No.
12F, and that in addition to receiving and filing Item No. 16, said
item would be referred to the Council Finance Committee.
MOTION: Approve.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Johnson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None
MINUTES
MOTION: Approve.
1.A. Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 27, 1986
1.B. Regular Meeting of February 3, 1986
BID CALLS/REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
MOTION:
Approve plans and specifications and authorize
advertisement for bids or requests for proposals
as appropriate.
2,ac
Phase I, Jackson and Camille Street Improvements between
McFadden Avenue and Chestnut Avenue - Public Services Agency.
PROJ 2102
2.8.
Restroom Remodel for Council Chambers - Public Services
Agency/Community Development & Housing Services.
PROJ 8637
21Co
Fire Station No. 9 - Public Services Agency. FILE 710
PROJ 6146(9253)
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2.D. Standard Avenue Alignment - First Street to Santiago
Street - Public Services Agency. FILE 1040
MOTION: Reject all bids and authorize readvertisement
for bids or requests for proposals.
2.E. Book Theft Security System - Library.
SPEC 85-008
2.F. Modular Office Systems - Council Support. SPEC 85-022
Rosita Park Renovation - Phase II (Design Services for
Architectural & Landscape Improvements) - cultural,
Recreation & Community Services Agency. PROJ 6178A
2.H. Strategic Marketing Plan - Bowers Museum. FILE 215
BID AWARDS
MOTION: Award in accordance with bid summary reports.
Maintenance Contract for GC-MaSS Spectrometer - Police
Department; Hewlett Packard Company in annual amount of
$15,732.00. SPEC 84-023
Memorial Park Security Light Renovation - Cultural,
Recreation & Community Services Agency; Held Electric, Inc.
in the amount of $102,430.00. PROJ 6191
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE APPLICATIONS
MOTION: Receive and file.
Protests
CERVANTES, Alfonso C. & Amalia G., 111 S. Harbor, Original
type 41 On-sale beer and wine, public eating place.
Police - Yes, High Crime Rate.
Planning - No.
ZUNIGA, Lino V. & Virginia C., 701 S. Bristol,
41 On-sale beer and wine, public eating place.
Police - Yes, High Crime Rate.
Planning - No.
Original type
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No Protests
PARKER, Harold G. & WARMINGTON, Robert P., 2701 S. Hotel
Terrace, Original type 20 Off-sale beer and wine.
PARKER, Harold G & WARMINGTON, Robert P., 2701 S. Hotel
Terrace, Original Type 48 On-sale general, public premises.
LEON, Arthur B. & WOODWARD, Richard, 2531 S. Main,
Person-to-person transfer type 47 On-sale general, public
eating place. FILE 405
AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Approve agreements and authorize execution by Mayor and
Clerk.
12.A.
AGREEMENT WITH ASL CONSULTING ENGINEERS to conduct
preliminary engineering and environmental impacts study for
the improvement of Westminster Avenue between Euclid Street
and Fairview in the amount of $135,000.00. A-86-021
PROJ 1440
FILE 1040
12.B.
AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL for professional engineering
services for preparation of Phase II Facilities Plan &
Marketing/Financial Analysis - City of Santa Ana Water
Reclamation System in the amount of $71,600.00. (Funds
available in 66-579-653.) A-86-022
PROJ 3106
FILE 850.05
12.C.
AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA for Route 55 widening
between Dyer Road and Route 5 with construction commencing
in 1988 and completion scheduled for late 1989.
A-86-023
FILE 1025
12.D.
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
for the construction and operation of the OCTD Park-and-Ride
facility. A-86-024
(A-77-051)
FILE 1030
12.E.
AGREEMENT WITH JONATHAN C. STEVENS for transportation
project management services for the period ending 2/16/87 in
amount not to exceed ~45,000.00. (Councilmember Acosta
an
registered a 'no" vote.) A-86-025
(A-85-013)
FILE 1000
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MOTION:
12.F.1.
12.F.2
Approve agreements subject to City Attorney's
approval and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk.
APPRAISAL CONTRACT WITH CEDRIC WHITE, M.A.I., in an amount
not to exceed $10,000.00 for real estate appraisals; and
An additional contract for Fixture and Equipment appraisals
for a fee not to exceed $5,000.00 for the Civic Center Drive
couplet. (SPSA #50). (Councilmember McGuigan registered a
"no" vote on both agreements.) A-86-026
FILE 1040
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. APPOINTMENT
MOTION: Appoint.
13 .A.1.
Donna Marie Schunemann, 401 W. First Street,
nominated by Councilmember Luxembourger, as the
Senior Citizen Tenant representative to the
Housing Advisory Commission for a partial term
expiring November 30, 1986 (Replacing Velma
Bettis). FILE 110.15
13.B. RESIGNATION
MOTION:
Accept with regret; direct Clerk to post vacancy; and
authorize preparation of appropriate recognition for service
to the City.
13.B.1.
Robert R. Wright from the Housing Advisory
Commission by letter to the Clerk's Office
dated January 30, 1986. FILE 110.15
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
MOTION: Refer to administration.
14.A.
claims received from January 28, 1986 through February 4,
1986. FILE 415
REPORTS TO FILE
MOTION: Receive and file; and refer to Finance Committee.
16.A.
SANTA ANA'S URBAN FOREST TREE TRIMMING REPORT
FILE 1040
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CONTINUE ITEM
MOTION: Continue to April 7, 1986.
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NORTH CENTRAL SANTA ANA TRAFFIC IMPLEMENTATION REPORT
FILE 1000
HEARING OFFICER HEARING
MOTION:
Authorize Clerk to appoint hearing officer, set for hearing,
and notify parties of interest; and authorize payment of
hearing officer.
18.A.
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE - ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS.
7-191-17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24 AND 7-203-19, 20, 21, 22, 23 -
VACANT LOTS ON FIRST STREET FILE 135.05
MISCELLANEOUS
19 .A.
CONTRIBUTION TO AMICI CURIAE - CITY OF LOS ANGELES V.
PREFERRED COMMUNICATIONS, INC. re Cable Regulation
FILE 425.05
400
MOTION: Approve contribution of $1,000.00.
19.B. OWENS DRIVE WIDENING - PROPERTY ACQUISITION
MOTION:
Authorize staff to proceed with acquisition of the five
remaining, privately-owned parcels on the north side of
Owens Drive, east of Main Street, utilizing Gas Tax Funds,
for the widening of Owens Drive. FILE 1040
ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTONS
VOTES IN THIS CATEGORY WILL SHOW AS RECORDED AT FIRST READING.
ABSENCES AT FIRST READING WILL BECOME AFFIRMATIVE VOTES UNLESS
OTHERWISE INDICATED. ABSENCE AT SECOND READING WILL BE RECORDED AS
SUCH. ITEMS WITH INSUFFICIENT "AYE" VOTES FOR APPROVAL WILL BE
AUTOMATICALLY CARRIED FORWARD TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA.
MOTION: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt.
21.A. SPSA NO. 50 - CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1827 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADOPTING SPECIFIC PLAN FOR STREET ALIGNMENT NO. 50 AND ADDING SECTION
41-749 TO THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH STREET ALIGNMENT
FOR CIVIC CENTER DRIVE FROM 200' EAST OF GARFIELD STREET TO CONNECT
TO SANTA ANA BOULEVARD 386' EAST OF SANTIAGO STREET.
FILE 1040
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21.B.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 945 -
SD-38 - 3820 W. FIFTH STREET
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1836 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3820 WEST FIFTH STREET FROM THE
A1 (GENERAL AGRICULTURAL) AND C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICTS TO
THE SD (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 38. FILE 625.05
******CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS******
ORDINANCES
25.A. SUBDIVISION CODE REVISION - MINIMUM LOT SIZES
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1828 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 34-57 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXCEPT
PROPERTY IN THE SD (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT FROM THE MINIMUM
LOT SIZE RESTRICTION IN THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Johnson
VOTE:
AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE 625.55
25.B. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1838 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 37-10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING
SECTION 37-10.5 THERETO, TO ALLOW THE CITY TO PREPARE PROPERTY FOR
THE RECEPTION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES UPON THE FAILURE OF THE
PROPERTY OWNER TO DO SO, AND TO ASSESS THE COST THEREOF AGAINST THE
PROPERTY.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 845
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RESOLUTIONS
35.A.
PEDESTRIAN PASSAGEWAY VACATION - ALTON AVENUE AND THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PEDESTRIAN
PASSAGEWAY BETWEEN ALTON AVENUE AND THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
MOTION: Young SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 1040.20
35.B. IDB FINANCING - URBATEC
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-15 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 1985, AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LOAN AGREEMENT
RELATING TO THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
1985 (URBATEC PROJECT).
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 620.05
MI.~CELLANEOUS
60 .A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 123 - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
FOR BOWERS MUSEUM
MOTION:
1) Approve Appropriation Adjustment No. 123,
transferring $95,000.00 from 401-116-GRS
Challenge Fund, PROJ 8558 to 401-116-GRS
Improvements PROJ 8642. (Requires five
affirmative votes.)
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2) Approve the following agreement subject to City
Attorney's approval and authorize execution
by Mayor and Clerk.
AGREEMENT WITH HARDY, HOLZMAN, PFEIFFER ASSOCIATES for architectural
services and planning analysis of the Bowers Museum facilities in the
amount of $50,000.00 plus 15% of construction cost for construction
documents (approximately $75,000.80) totalling ~125,000.00.
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Young
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan, Young
Acosta
None A-86-027
FILE 310.05
215
60.B.
MOTION:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 156 - SPECIAL REPAIR AND
DEMOLITION FUND
Approve Appropriation Adjustment No 156, transferring
$41,000.00 from ll-999-Economic Uncertainty Fund to
121-507 & ll-509-Special Repair and Demolition Fund.
(Requires five affirmative votes.)
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 605
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60.C. ANNUITIES FINANCING PROGRAM
MOTION: 1) Place the following ordinance on first reading and
authorize publication of title:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1839 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING
ARTICLE XIII TO CHAPTER 13 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISH-
ING THE SPECIAL PENSION OBLIGATIONS FUND AND PRESCRIBING THE PURPOSES
AND USES THEREOF, AND DETERMINING THAT PURCHASE OF ANNUITIES
CONSTITUTES A PENSION OBLIGATION OF THE CITY.
2) Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-16 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING PURCHASE OF ANNUITIES FROM
SANTA ANA FINANCING CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION
OF INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT AND TRUST AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING
INSTITUTION OF JUDICIAL VALIDATION PROCEEDINGS.
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3) Approve the proposal from William M. Mercer-Meidinger,
Inc. for pension consulting actuary services relating
to the Pension Financing Program, with maximum costs
not to exceed ~15,000.00.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None SPEC 85-042
None FILE 500
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
At 5:16 p.m., the Council recessed to the Housing Authority, and
reconvened at 5:18 p.m., with all members present.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor announced the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session
and instructed the Clerk to inform the public of the authority and
reasons therefore as advised by the City Attorney.
The Clerk of the Council announced that the Council was recessing to
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(A) to
confer with the city Attorney regarding pending litigation which has
been initiated formally and to which the City is a party, to wit,
Concerned Citizens vs. city of Santa Ana, City of Santa Ana vs.
Carlisle Insurance Company, and for discussion of litigation,
identification of which would jeopardize the City's ability to
conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage; pursuant
to Government Code section 54956.9(B)(1) to confer regarding pending
litigation of significant exposure; and pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding
labor relations.
At 6:15 p.m., the Council recessed to dinner in Room 831, City Hall,
and reconvened at 7:34 p.m., with all members present except Mayor
Griset who rejoined the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Patricia McGuigan
city Seal Tile presented by
Councilmember Acosta to Gene Shawt
for 12 years service on the
Transportation Advisory Committee.
Proclamation celebrating the 65th
Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of
Santa Aha presented by Mayor Griset
to Bob Barnes, President of the
Santa Ana Club.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Deputy City Manager Swanson
introduced a slide presentation
entitled "1985 Development in Santa
Ana. Following the presentation,
Councilmember Young requested that
the key statistics from the
presentation be presented in
written form to Councilmembers;
Vice Mayor Johnson requested that
the increased revenues resulting
from development be translated into
tangible benefits to the community,
such as number of additional Police
Officers that might be hired with
the increased revenue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75 .A.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 534 - VA
85-22 - 521 E. 17TH STREET
(Continued by Council on January 20, 1986.)
Filed by Martin Communicatons to permit the construction of a
billboard located at 521 E. 17th Street in the C5 District within 750
feet of the Santa Ana Freeway and within 500 feet of an existing
billboard.
Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on December 9,
1985, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
LaFlamme, Miller, Uno, Chavez-Gomez, Spevacek, Godinez,
Casteix
None
None
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A request for continuation to March 17, 1986 was received from the
applicant, Martin Communications.
MOTION: Continue consideration of Appeal Application No. 534 and
Variance NO. 85-22 to March 17, 1986.
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 625.45
75.B.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 938 -
102, 106, 110, & 116 S. BIRCH STREET
(Continued by Council on December 2, 1985.)
Filed by Gerald Elliot to rezone properties located at 102, 106, 110,
and 116 S. Birch Street from the C1 and P Districts to the R3H
District to facilitate construction of a 55-unit apartment building
on a .6 acre parcel.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on October 28,
1985, by the following vote:
AYES: Miller,
NOES: Godinez
ABSENT: Casteix
Spevacek, Uno, LaFlamme, Chavez-Gomez
A request for continuance to March 17, 1986 was received from the
applicant, G. T. Elliot, Inc.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to March 17, 1986.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 625.05
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75.C. NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 940 -
SD-34 - 225 S. NEWHOPE STREET
(Inadvertently included in agenda; to be considered on
March 17, 1986). FILE 625.05
75.D.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 948 - CUP
85-53 - TENTATIVE TRACT 12588 - 638-642 E. ADAMS
(Continued by Council on February 3, 1986.)
Filed by the Civic Center Barrio Housing Corporation to rezone
property from the R2 to the R2-PRD District to facilitate the
construction of a six-unit condominium project.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on January 13,
1986, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
LaFlamme, Miller, Uno, Spevacek, Godinez, Casteix,
Chavez-Gomez
None
None
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Negative Declaration
and Amendment Application No. 948 - CUP 85-53 - Tentative Tract 12588
- 638-642 E. Adams.
Tom Childress, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and
recommendations.
The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications.
Bruce Sternberg, representing Civic Center Barrio Housing
corporation, spoke in favor of Amendment Application No. 948.
There were no other speakers. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION:
1) Approve and file Negative Declaration and place the
following ordinance on first reading and authorize
publication of title:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1837 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 638-642 EAST ADAMS STREET FROM
THE R2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT TO THE R2-PRD
(MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT)
DISTRICT.
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2) Approve and file Negative Declaration and Findings of
Fact relative to CUP 85-53.
3) Approve and file Negative Declaration on Tract Map 12588;
find that the proposed subdivisions and the provisions
for design and improvements are consistent with the
General Plan; and approve subject to conditions in
Planning Manager's report. (Project unit density is
consistent with Medium Density Residential designation.)
MOTION: Young SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnsgn,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 625.05
625.15
625.30
75.E.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-50 -
308 N. HARBOR BLVD.
(Set for public hearing by the Council on January 20,
1986.)
Filed by J. T. Chang and Pauline Yang to permit the construction of a
new 31-unit motel on a .51 acre parcel in the C2 District.
Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on November 25,
1985, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Miller, Casteix, Spevacek, Chavez-Gomez, Godinez
None
LaFlam~e, Uno
A request for continuation to March 3, 1986 was received from Stanley
Gould, attorney for the applicants.
MOTION: Continue consideration of Conditional Use Permit 85-50
to March 3, 1986.
MOTION: Luxembourger SECOND: Johnson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 625.15
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99.A. PUBLIC NUISANCE - 221 So BROADWAY STREET
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-18 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FINDING THE
PREMISES LOCATED AT 221 S. BROADWAY STREET, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, TO
CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AS DEFINED IN SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
AND AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF SAME.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None
FILE 135.05
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Craig Blaylock, 2109 N. Olive, Sue Stewart, 529 W. Santa Clara, and
Bob Davies, 2103 North Flower, addressed Council expressing support
of the City Council's adoption of the North Central Santa Ana Traffic
Plan and urging the city to appeal the Superior Court decision
rescinding the Plan. Sue Stewart also presented several letters from
the neighborhood in support of the appeal. FILE 1000
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Westdome Advisory Committee
Councilmembers nominated the following to the Westdome Advisory
Committee:
Councilmember Hart
Joan Wilkinson
Bob Acosta
Councilmember McGuigan
Roger Kenney
Michael Metzler
Councilmember Luxembourger
Don McCain
Bob Miranda
Councilmember Acosta
Hector Godinez, Sr.
Ralph Allen
Councilmember Young
Alexander Nalle
Angel Rivas
Councilmember Johnson
Mitch Davis
Susan O'Brien
Mayor Griset
Charles Paap
Earl Fields
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MOTION:
Appoint the foregoing to the Westdome Advisory Committee, as
well as a Chairman to be named by the Mayor; 1 representative
each from the Planning commission, Redevelopment Commission,
Board of Recreation and Parks, and Transportation Advisory
committee, and one ex-officio representative from the
Westdome Partnership.
MOTION: Young SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None
The Council recessed at 8:45 p.m., and reconvened at 9:18 p.m., with
all members present. FILE 110.15
615.05
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
76 .A
OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP - NORTH HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The Mayor opened the joint public hearing relative to the owner
participation agreement with Riverview Community Partnership - North
Harbor Redevelopment Project.
Project Manager Sandi Daniels presented the staff report and
recommendations.
Fred Armstrong, principal in Ridgewood Development, described the
developer's experience, the project's configuration and showed a
slide presentation of existing and proposed uses.
The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications.
A1 Southerland, 695 Town Center Drive and Bill Vetter, 3026 Fifth
Street, spoke in Opposition to the project.
There were no other speakers. The Mayor closed the joint public
hearing.
ACTION BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERA-
TION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND RIVERVIEW
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE
NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING THE SALE
OF SAID REAL PROPERTY UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THAT
AGREEMENT.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 615.15
76.B.
SALE OF CITY OWNED LAND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE A-10 URBATEC
DEVELOPMENT
The Mayor opened the joint public hearing regarding the sale of City
owned land in conjunction with the A-10 Urbatec Development.
Bob Hoffman, Real Estate Manager, presented the staff report and
recommendations.
The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications.
There were no speakers. The Mayor closed the joint public hearing.
MOTION: 1)
Authorize the Mayor to execute all appropriate documents
to convey certain real property identified as portions of
A.P. Nos. 398-515-08 and 09 together with A.P. Nos.
398-516-08, 09 and 10, to the Community Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Ana and to convey portions of
A.P. Nos. 398-491-22, 23, 24 and 25 to Charles W. Berto,
Estelle B. Berto and Dean C. Berto.
2)
Approve Settlement Agreement between the city of
Santa Ana, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Santa Aha and Charles W. Berto, Estelle B. Berto,
and Dean C. Berto.
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MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acostat Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None A-86-028
FILE 615.05
ACTION BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MISCELLANEOUS
60.D.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 132 - FUND TRANSFER FOR
REPAYMENT OF LOAN TO THE AGENCY FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (AGENCY ITEM 4F)
MOTION:
Approve Appropriation Adjustment No. 132, transferring
~2,200,000.00 from Inter-City Tax Allocation Bond Fund
City
of Santa Ana General Fund to City of Santa Aha General Fund
Central City Capital Project Fund. (Requires five
affirmative votes.)
MOTION: Luxembourger SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None
None FILE 310.05
610.05
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
MOTION:
Authorize the City Attorney to retain the law firm of
Gage and Mazursky to prosecute on behalf of the City of
Santa Ana vs. Carlisle Insurance for a 25% percent
contingency prior to trial, and 1/3 if the case goes to
trial.
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hartt Johnsont
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
None A-86-O28A
None FILE 410
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 1986
MOTION:
Authorize settlement of City of Santa Ana vs. Luis Ortuno
in the amount of 98,500.00 plus 91,000.00 for property
damage.
MOTION: Luxembourger SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson,
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE 410.10
At 9:57 p.m., the Council recessed to the community Redevelopment
Agency, reconvening at 10:15 p.m., and immediately recessed to Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
The Clerk announced that the Council was recessing to Closed Session
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss labor
relations and pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 to consider
personnel matters.
At 11:02 p.m., the Council reconvened with all members present.
CONTINUED COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hart requested that the hanging baskets proposed for
the downtown area be discussed at an upcoming work study session of
the City Council. He also reported several broken light stanchions
in Portola Park, and inquired when they would be replaced and as to
whether the wires in the lights were live. The City Manager
indicated he would provide a report on the subject.
Councilmember McGuigan reported receipt of a letter from the United
States Postal Service to one of her constituents relative to changing
the delivery address for the Stoneridge Mobile Home Park from Santa
Ana to Fountain Valley. She expressed concern that residences
in Santa Aha could be changed to a Fountain Valley address and
requested staff investigate and take remedial action, if possible.
Councilmember McGuigan also requested that the EIR for the Westdome
Project be completed to certification. Both the city Attorney and
City Manager explained that an EIR could not be completed without a
specific project location.
Councilmember Luxembourger requested a report on preventive
maintenance for the City streets, including such items as potholes,
slurry sealing, and replacement of reflector buttons.
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Councilmember Acosta reported that the lights were out adjacent to
the steps leading to the garage behind the Council Chambers and
requested the bulbs be replaced. He also indicated that dogs were
running loose at 2208 N. Flower, that the lot behind the Mitchell
Bros. Theatre was in need of weed abatement, that there were potholes
on Santa Clara west of Baker Street, and that he would be providing
information relative to new quieter helicopters to the Council Public
Safety Committee. He also requested that the City Manager provide
him with the date of installation of additional air conditioning
units in the Council Chambers.
The Mayor reported car sales on a vacant lot located at 17th and
Flower Streets.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:18 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 a.m., March 1, 1986,
in the Newport Room of the Grand Plaza Hotel, 2726 South Grand
Avenue, Santa Ana.
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