HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1986MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 2, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m., in Room 831, City Hall,
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, by Mayor Daniel E. Griset.
Councilmembers present were John Acosta, Wilson B. Hart, P. Lee
Johnson, Patricia A. McGuigan and Mayor Griset. Also present were
City Manager David N. Ream, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper and Clerk
of the Council Janice C. Guy.
Councilmember R. W. Luxembourger joined the meeting at 2:04 p.m.
Councilmember Dan Young was absent.
COUNCIL INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Councilmembers informally discussed the following:
Poster selection for the League of California Cities Annual
Conference
Participation by a Santa Ana Performing Group in the League
Conference
Proposed Barbed Wire Ordinance
Modifications to Council Meeting Format
The Council recessed at 2:56 p.m., and reconvened at 3:32 p.m., with
the same members present.
Councilmembers discussed concerns relative to Consent Calendar Items.
At 3:57 p.m., the Council recessed and reconvened in the Council
Chambers at 4:28 p.m., with the same members present.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced that Item 8.A. would be removed from the Consent
Calendar, "No" votes by Councilmember Johnson on Item Nos. 9.A. and
9.B., a "No" vote by Councilmember Acosta on Item 12.A., and deferral
of Item NO. 18.A. to the Evening Session, at the appellant's request.
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items:
MOTION: Luxembourger SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 345 SEPTEMBER 2, 1986
MINUTES
MOTION:
1.A.
1.B.
Approve.
Regular Meeting of August 18, 1986
Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 19, 1986
BID AWARDS
MOTION: Award in accordance with bid summary report.
3.ae
Five Cabs and Chassis - Recreation and Community
Services/Public Works/Water Utilities; Jerry Goodwin, Inc.,
for three cabs and chassis with body styles A & B, in the
amount of $39,004.82; and Dodge Central, Inc., for two cabs
and chassis with body styles C & D in the amount of
$31,332.54. SPEC 85-025
3,Bo
Ten Cardiac-monitor/Defibrillators - Fire Department; Health
Care Equipment Services, in a total award amount of
$59,039.49. SPEC 86-016
3,Co
Street Repair and Resurfacing of First Street from Sullivan
Street to Bristol Street - Public Works Agency; Blair Paving
in the amount of $757,246.00. PROJ 2114
Equipping and Site Work at Well 33 - Water Utilities;
Caliagua, Inc. in the amount of $202,619.00.
PROJ 3100
ALCOHOLIC B~VERAGE CONTROL LICENSE APPLICATIONS
MOTION: Receive and file.
Protests
5oa,
CELIS, Gilardo, 218 S. Flower, Original type 20, Off-sale
beer and wine.
Police - Yes, high crime rate.
Planning - No.
BURRELL'S RIB CAGE INC., 1701 E. McFadden #J, Original type
41, On-sale beer and wine, public eating place.
Police - Yes, high crime rate.
Planning - No.
No Protests
VELLA, Richard & Theresa, 3130 So Harbor Blvd., Original
type 41, On-sale beer and wine, public eating place.
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LEE, Joon & Young, 3664 S. Bristol, Person-to-person
transfer, Type 41, On-sale beer and wine, public eating
place.
SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, 103 S. Harbor Blvd., Dropping partner
off type 20, Off-sale beer and wine.
DISCOVERIES, LTD., 1325 E. Dyer Rd., Original type 20,
Off-sale beer and wine.
LINDCOT, INC. 2139 N. Main, Original type 20, Off-sale beer
and wine. (See Item 8A.)
CHO, Jung & Hee, 1701 E. McFadden #F, Person-to-person
transfer type 41, On-sale beer and wine, public eating place.
FILE 405
DEED
Deed - Cash - Grantee Cit~
MOTION: Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of
all necessary documents in connection with purchase.
C&S APARTMENTS, N/W corner of Standard and Chestnut Avenues;
street widening. DEED 7323
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
MOTION: Approve and file Negative Declaration and Findings of Fact.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CUP 86-15 - Filed by 2000
Developers, Inc. to construct a three-story, 54-unit
apartment building on a .91 acre parcel located at 1001
North Flower in the P (Professional) District. Staff
recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. FILE 625.15
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
MOTION:
Approve and file Negative Declarations; 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 reports.
9.ae
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PARCEL MAP 86-285 - Filed by Kahn
Associates to permit the consolidation of two parcels into
one to be used for the construction of a 16-unit apartment
building at 319-323 E. Chestnut. (Project is consistent
with Urban Center Residential designation.) (Councilmember
Johnson registered a "NO" vote.) FILE 625.25
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9°8,
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND PARCEL MAP 86-286 - Filed by Kahn
Associates to permit the consolidation of three parcels into
one to be used for the construction of a 25-unit apartment
building at 615-625 E. Pine Street. (Project is consistent
with Urban Center Residential designation.) (Councilmember
Johnson registered a "No" vote.) FILE 625.25
AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and
Clerk to execute agreements.
12.A.
AGREEMENT WITH JACK NIDAY for professional street lighting
services in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.
(Councilmember Acosta registered a 'No" vote.)
A-86-150
FILE 1040
12.B.
12.C.
AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH SANTA ANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION including indemnification for the Economic
Development Corporation. A-86-152
FILE 620.03
AGREEMENT WITH FEEDBACK FOUNDATION for use of $65,000.00
of
1986-87 Community Development Block Grant funds.
A-86-153
FILE 610.05
12.D.
AGREEMENT WITH HICKORY TREE PLAYHOUSE for use of $60,000.00
of 1986-87 Community Development Block Grant funds.
A-86-154
FILE 610.05
12.E.
AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER - MEALS ON WHEELS for
use of $17,000.00 of 1986-87 Community Development Block
Grant funds. A-86-155
FILE 610.05
12.F.
AGREEMENT WITH NEO-TECH INSTITUTE for use of $34,000.00
of
1986-87 Community Development Block Grant funds.
A-86-156
FILE 610.05
12.G.
AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION
AGENCY for use of $29,000.00 of 1986-87 Community
Development Block Grant funds. A-86-157
FILE 610.05
12.H.
AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY SICKLE CELL PROGRAM for use of
$30,000.00 of 1986-87 Community Development Block Grant
funds. A-86-158
FILE 610.05
12.1.
AGREEMENT WITH PENA REFERRAL CENTER for use of ~20,000.00
of
1986-87 Community Development Block Grant funds.
A-86-159
FILE 610.05
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12 .J.
12.K.
12.L.
12.M.
AGREEMENT WITH PRIDE DEVELOPMENT for use of $55,000.00 of
1986-87 Community Development Block Grant funds.
A-86-160
FILE 610.05
AGREEMENT WITH SANTA ANA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES -
HANDYMAN PROGRAM for use of $10,000.00 of 1986-87 Community
Development Block Grant funds. A-86-161
FILE 610.05
AGREEMENT WITH SANTA ANA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES
PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT for use of $20,080.00
of
1986-87
Community Development Block Grant funds. A-86-162
FILE 610.05
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH BOYLE ENGINEERING for additional
services to Rosita Park Flood Control Channel improvements
Phase I, in an estimated maximum amount of $27,640.00.
A-86-163
FILE 915
820
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
MOTION: Appoint.
13.A.1.
Linda Kay Smith, 1438 S. Ross, nominated by Councilmember
Luxembourger as Ward 2 representative to the Board of
Recreation and Parks for a partial term expiring November
30, 1986 (Replacing McNeilly). FILE 110.15
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
MOTION: Refer to administration.
14.A. Claims received from August 11, 1986 through August 22, 1986.
FILE 415
MISCELLANEOUS
19.A. SPECIAL EVENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
MOTION: Approve and authorize implementation of Special Event Policy
and Procedures Manual. FILE 919
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0~INANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS
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.
21.A. 1986-87 BUDGET AND GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BUDGET ADOPTION
(Placed on first reading on August 18, 1986, by unanimous
vote.)
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1865 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE GENERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1986.
FILE 310.10
310.15
*****CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS*****
8.A. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND CUP 86-13
Following discussion, the Mayor ordered Item No. 8.A. deferred to the
Evening Session.
ORDINANCES
25.A.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 86-8 - SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES AT SMALL MARKETS
MOTION: Continue the following ordinance to October 6, 1986.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1859 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 41-196 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY SMALL
RETAIL MARKET WHICH PROVIDES ANY VIDEO OR ARCADE GAMES.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young FILE 625.55
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25.B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 86-9 - COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Rene Romero, 21961 Salcedo, Mission Viejo, addressed Council,
expressing concern relative to the City's setback requirements.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1868 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTIONS 41-368, 41-369, 41-416, 41-427, 41-524, 41-615,
41-618, 41-623, AND 41-1003, ADDING SECTIONS 41-372, 41-373 AND
41-384 AND REPEALING SECTIONS 41-525 AND 41-526, TO REVISE THE YARD,
LANDSCAPING, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND SIGN STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Johnson
VOTE:
AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Young FILE 625.55
25.C.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 86-7 - MULTIPLE FAMILY
DWELLINGS IN R2 DISTRICT
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1866 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTIONS 41-247, 41-247.5 AND 41-252 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 41-253 AND 41-254 TO ALLOW
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R2 DISTRICT.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Young FILE 625.55
25.D. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 86-14 - BARBED WIRE
MOTION: Refer the following to staff for solicitation of additional
input from the business community.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1867 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SECTION 41-618 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING
SECTION 10-70 TO REVISE THE REGULATION OF THE USE OF BARBED WIRE.
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Young FILE 625.55
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 351 SEPTEMBER 2, 1986
RESOLUTIONS
35.A. ANNUAL FEES RESOLUTION
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-82 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 85-97.
MOTION: Luxembourger SECOND: Johnson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young FILE 310.30
35.B.
SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTY - ROBERT CHILTON
HOUSE
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-85 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BUILDING AS HISTORICAL PROPERTY
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL
PROPERTY.
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young FILE 205
35.C. SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PROPERTY - ROSS-MCNEAL HOUSE
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-86 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BUILDING AS HISTORICAL PROPERTY
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL
PROPERTY.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Johnson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young FILE 205
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35.D. SANTA ANA RIVER BIKE TRAIL
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-87 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR SB 821
FUNDS FOR A BICYCLE TRAIL.
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Luxembourger
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young FILE 1015
MISCELLANEOUS
60.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 11 - JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
ACT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
MOTION: 1)
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor
and Clerk to execute a State Education Coordination
and Grants JTPA 8%-50% agreement between the City
and the State Department of Education in the
amount of $59,211.00 for the period July 1, 1986
through June 30, 1987. A-86-164
2)
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and
Clerk to execute a JTPA 8%-50% subagreement with the
Rancho Santiago Community College District in the amount
of $50,329.00 for the period July 1, 1986 through June 30,
1987. A-86-165
3)
Approve Appropriation Adjustment No. 11 transferring
~59,211.00 from 132-350-Anticipated Revenue to
132-Various. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
FILE 310.05
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young FILE 510
HOUSING AUTHORITY
At 5:03 p.m., the Council recessed to the Housing Authority,
reconvening at 5:06 p.m. with the same members present, and
immediately recessed to Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION
The Clerk of the Council announced 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 had
been initiated formally, and to which the the was a party, to wit,
Martinez vs. City of Santa Ana.
At 5:20 p.m., the Council reconvened, and recessed to dinner in Room
831, City Hall.
RECONVENED - 7:38 P.M.
City Councilmembers Acosta, Griset,
Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
PLEDG~ OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
The Reverend Dennis Chappell
Metropolitan Community
720 N. Spurgeon
OATS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the
Council to Jerome Hunter, At-Large
City Representative to the
Community Cable Citizens Board.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation declaring September
1-6, 1986, as 'Union Label Week,'
presented by Councilmember McGuigan
to Bill Fogarty, Director of
AFL-CIO Community Services for
Orange County Central Labor Council.
Certificates of Recognition
presented by Councilmember Hart to
Mike Roustan, Bernie Llevanos, Alex
Romero, Albert Camacho and Jose
DeSance, Managers of four Pony Tail
League Softball Teams which
qualified for the Southern
California Municipal Athletic
Federation Girls Softball
Tournament. PILE 120.35
Certificate of Recognition
presented by Councilmember
Luxembourger to Beth Frank, Santa
Ana Police Department Dispatcher,
for saving the life of two-year-old
Regina Iacovino. FILE 120.35
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PRESENTATIONS
Employee Service Awards presented
by Mayor Griset to:
Betty Horn - 25 years
Donald Kennedy - 20 years
John Noble - 20 years
FILE 120.35
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Water - "Just a Faucet Turn Away,"
a video presentation was introduced
by Sam Johnson, Executive Director,
Water Utilities Agency, and shown
to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
75.A.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 963 -
1715-1917 N. BUSH
Filed by Alterholt, et.al., to rezone property from the R3 (High
Density) District to the P (Professional) District to preserve that
corridor of historically-significant structures through an adaptive
reuse strategy.
Recommended for approval by the Planning commission on August 11,
1986, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Miller, Chavez-Gomez, Casteix, Uno,
None
Godinez, Berke
Spevacek
The Mayor opened the public hearing on Amendment Application No. 963
proposing to rezone property located at 1714-1917 N. Bush from the R3
(Multiple-Family Residential) District to the P (Professional)
District, to preserve that corridor of historically significant
structures through an adaptive reuse strategy.
Melanie Fallon, Planning Manager, presented the staff report and
recommendations.
The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications.
The following persons spoke in favor of Amendment Application NO. 963:
Barbara Atterholt, 1727 N. Bush St.
Patricia McGee, 1717 Bush St.
Florence Leach, 2025 W. 10th St., spoke with regard to the City's
notification process regarding land use changes.
There were no other speakers.
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The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOTION:
Approve and file Negative Declaration and place the
following ordinance on first reading and authorize
publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1868 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1715-1917 NORTH BUSH STREET FROM
THE R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO THE P
(PROFESSIONAL) DISTRICT.
MOTION: Luxembourger SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
None
Young FILE 625.05
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Beverly Ravelli, 4902 W. Bruce Ave., addressed Council expressing
concerns with inspection procedures utilitized by the Come, unity
Preservation Department, and regarding over-crowding in her
neighborhood.
John Raya, 4618 W. Hollyline, addressed Council expressing concern
with numerous anti-social behaviors prevalent in Santa Ana.
The Council recessed at 9:38 p.m., and reconvened at 9:50 p.m. with
the same members present.
HEARING OFFICER REPORT
18.A. ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE - 1622 LINGAN LANE
Brian Fitzpatrick, 1622 W. Lingan Lane, addressed Council requesting
additional time to abate the public nuisance on his property at
Lingan Lane.
MOTION: Adopt proposed decision of the Hearing Officer in its
entirety. FILE 135.05
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Hart
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Young
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
MOTION:
8.A.
Set the following for public hearing:
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND CUP 86-13 - Filed by John Cote of
Lindcot, Inc., Minute King Markets, to allow the off-premise
sale of alcoholic beverages, Alcohol Beverage Control, Type
20 (Beer and Wine), at a newly constructed mini-market at
2139 North Main Street in the C-1 Market. Staff
recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. (See Item 5G.)
MOTION:
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Hart
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Motion failed.
Griset, Hart, McGuigan
Acosta, Johnson, Luxembourger
Young FILE 625.15
Approve and file Notice of Exemption and findings of fact.
MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Acosta
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger
NOES: Hart, McGuigan
ABSENT: Young
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
65.A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - DELEGATES
MOTION: Appoint Councilmember Patricia McGuigan as voting delegate
and Vice Mayor P. Lee Johnson as alternate to represent the
City of Santa Ana at the annual League of California Cities
Conference to be held in Los Angeles on October 19-22, 1986.
MOTION: Luxembourger SECOND: Acosta
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, Johnson, Luxembourger,
McGuigan
.~ NOES: None
ABSENT: Young FILE 150.20
Councilmember Hart requested staff investigate possible violations of
the Code with respect to the parking of heavy commercial vehicles at
Albertson's Market and Coco's Restaurant on Seventeenth Street.
Vice Mayor Johnson reported that he had recently toured the United
States International Border with Mexico, for the purpose of becoming
informed regarding possible linkages between illegal immigration and
drug crimes, and encouraged Councilmembers to take a similar tour.
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He also requested that staff investigate painting police cars black
and white for better identification purposes. By the unanimous
informal consent of the Council, the matter was referred to the
Public Safety Committee for further research, with report to Council
on October 6, 1986. FILE 715
Councilmember
Border Patrol
Sunday.
Acosta reported that he would be participating in a
tour similar to Vice Mayor Johnson's the following
Councilmember Acosta inquired as to whether the Council would be
interested in a presentation by the Sheriff's Department with respect
to helicopter patrol services. By the unanimous informal consent of
the Council, the matter was referred to the Council Public Safety
Committee for recommendation. FILE 715
Councilmember Acosta also reported large numbers of homeless people
living in illegal dwellings and shrubbery along the railroad tracks
between Seventeenth and Twentieth Street, and requested staff to
investigate.
Mayor Griset provided staff with pictures of a sewage system backup
at a mobilehome park located at 2424 W. First Street, and referred
the matter to staff for abatement.
ADJOURNMENT - At 10:40 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
~lerk of the Council ~ '
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