HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-03-1992MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 3, 1992
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:21 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
DAN YOUNG, Mayor
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tem
JOHN ACOSTA
DANIEL E. GRISET (6:45 p.m.)
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
RICK NORTON
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON
Absent: NONE
STAFF
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
Absent: NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR YOUNG
20 Years of Service
Michael Overn
Fire Department
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PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
MODIFICATIONS TO SIX TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
- TO Baxter-Griffin Co. Inc. in the amount of $211,600.00 with total estimated
construction cost of $282,100.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1518
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Approve Notice of Exemption and file Findings of Fact.
8.Ao
VA 92-007 - 1901, 2114 and 2201 E. First Street - Filed by the First Street
Merchants to allow a balloon sign along the First Street Corridor - Planning and
Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE VA
FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
Motion: Approve final map.
10.A. PARCEL MAP 90-328 - 2312 and 2316 S. Susan Street - Consolidates 0.69
acre into one parcel to allow additions to existing buildings - Public Works
Agency FILE PMAP
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. 1. NOMINATIONS
Motion: Set for consideration at next regular meeting.
Dolores Gutierrez, 702 N. Euclid St., recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
ACOSTA as the Ward 3 representative to the Personnel Board for a partial term
expiring November 30, 1992 (Replacing Cayo) (Registration of an "Abstention"
by MAYOR YOUNG.) FILE BC
13.A.2.
Manuel J. Pefia, 4812 W. McFadden, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
ACOSTA as a representative to the Uniform Code Appeals Board for a partial
term expiring November 30, 1992. (Replacing Dillen) FILE BC
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13.C
Motion:
13.C.1.
13.C.2.
RESIGNATIONS
Accept with regret and authorize preparation of appropriate recognition for
service to the City.
Sam Schull, 810 S. Kilson Dr., Ward 6 representative to the Housing Advisory
Commission effective July 30, 1992. (Term expires November 30, 1992)
Maria Mendoza, 808 N. Parkcenter Dr. #66, Ward 2 representative to the
Library Board effective May 1, 1992. (Term expires November 30, 1994)
FILE BC
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
Motion: Refer to administration for processing.
14.A. CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM JULY I1, 1992 TO JULY 24, 1992 - Clerk of
the Council FILE CLM
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The July 20, 1992 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 7:30 a.m. on July 16, 1992.
15.B,
The Notice of Adjournment of the July 20, 1992 City Council meeting was
posted on the doors of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at
9:10 p.m. on July 20, 1992.
15.C.
The July 21, 1992 City Council Agenda was posted on the doors of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:00 p.m. on July 17, 1992.
15.D.
The Notice of the Deadline for Filing Arguments for or against City measures
to be submitted to the electors at the November 3, 1992 general municipal
election was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, at 9:30 a.m.
15.E.
The letter of resignation from Samuel E. Schull, Ward 6 representative to the
Housing Advisory Commission, was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:00 a.m. on August 3, 1992, effective
immediately.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Clerk of the Council announced the addition of two resignations to the Consent Calendar
which had been received in her office subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. (Items
13.C.1. and 13.C.2.)
The Mayor registered an abstention on Item 13.A. and announced the removal of Item 21.C.
for separate action.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Griset
SECOND: Richardson
Acosta, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young
None
MINUTES
Motion:
1.A.
1.B.
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 20, 1992
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 21, 1992
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
2.A.
Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
CARGO VAN - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Tom Bell Chevrolet in the
amount of $18,935.13 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 92-044
SECURING VACANT BUILDINGS (BOARD-UP SERVICES) - To Interstate
Field Services, Inc. in the estimated amount of $15,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 92-101636
Motion:
2.C.
Extend contract for one year.
SECURITY GUARD SERVICE - CITY YARD - With Shield Security, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $53,104.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 91-057
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15.F.
REPORTS
Motion:
16.A.
The letter of resignation from Maria Mendoza, Ward 2 representative to the
Library Board, was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, at 11:00 a.m. on August 3, 1992, effective May 1, 1992.
Receive andfile.
MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 1992 - Finance
and Management Services FILE BK
ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS
Votes in this category may differ from the vote on the Consent Calendar. The decision on
these items was made at a previous Council meeting and the vote carried forward. Ifa
Councilmember was absent on the previous meeting, but is present for this meeting and does
not declare otherwise, his/her vote is recorded as affirmative. Absences at the meeting are
recorded as such.
21.A.
CHARTER AMENDMENTS - GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 1992
(Adopted on July 20, 1992 by unanimous vote.)
Ordinance published in the O.C. Reporter on July 24, 1992
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading.
ORDINANCE NS-2170 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana submitting
certain proposed charter amendments to the electors in the General Municipal
Election to be held on November 3, 1992 - Clerk of the Council
FILE ELEC
21.B.
Motion:
CHAPTER 18 REGULATIONS - HEALTH AND SANITATION
(Placed on first reading on July 20, 1992 by unanimous vote.)
Ordinance published in the O.C. Reporter on July 24, 1992
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2171 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending
various sections in Chapter 18 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code to update
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health and sanitation regulations enforced in the City of Santa Aha by the
County Health Officer to conform to standard County regulations - City
Attorney FILE BK
21.C.
CAMPING - STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY - ENFORCEMENT
AUTHORITY - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 247.)
21.D.
Motion:
AMENDMENT - SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN
(Placed on first reading on July 21, 1992 by a 5/2 vote with Acosta and Norton
dissenting.)
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2167 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana approving and
adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Santa Ana South
Harbor Boulevard/Fairview Street Redevelopment Project ~ Community
Development Agency FILE BK
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
60.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-440 - AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Increases budgeted revenue and expenditures in Air Quality Improvement Fund
31 in the amount of $22,640.00 recognizing unanticipated revenue and
allocating same to the air quality incentives program - Finance and Management
Services FILE APAD
60.B.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-456 - OCJP GRANT FOR PROJECT
P.R.I.D.E. GANG INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Creates a new revenue and expenditure account in Office of Criminal Justice
Planning (OCJP) Fund 155 in the amount of $50,260.00 recognizing revenue
from an OCJP grant and allocating same to Project P.R.I.D.E. Gang
Intervention Program - Finance and Management Services
FILE APAD
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60.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 93-033 - UPARR GRANT FOR PROJECT
P.R.I.D.E. GANG INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Increases budgeted revenue and expenditures in Urban Park Fund 162 in the
amount of $72,000.00 recognizing revenues from a $50,000.00 Urban Parks and
Recreation Recovery (UPARR) grant and a $22,000.00 transfer from the
General Fund for the grant's matching requirement and allocating the total
amount to Project P.R.I.D.E. Gang Intervention Program - Finance and
Management Services FILE APAD
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
BUSINESS SESSION
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
21.C.
CAMPING - STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY - ENFORCEMENT
AUTHORITY
Ordinance published in the O.C. Reporter on May 22, 1992
The following persons spoke regarding proposed Ordinance NS-2160:
Jennifer Easel, 1735 W. Sharon Rd.
Sally Mayhan, 28 Civic Center Plaza
Dawn Zuckernick
Jim Miller, 8291 Westminster
V. L. McGowan, 1405 S. Bristol
6:45 P.M. - Councilmember Griset joined the meeting.
In response to Jim Miller's request for assistance in locating private funding sources for his
organization, Shelter for the Homeless, the Mayor requested the City Manager put Mr.
Miller in touch with the coalition of church ministers working on the homeless problem in
Santa Ana.
Councilmember Richardson urged the listening audience to send contributions to the Shelter
for the Homeless at 8291 Westminster Blvd., Suite 170, Westminster, CA, 92683.
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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ORDINANCE NS-2160 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending the
Santa Aha Municipal Code by adding an article entitled Camping and Storage of
Personal Property to Chapter 10 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and
amending Section 1-18.3 relating to enforcement authority - City Manager's
Office FILE BK
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Norton
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
25.A.
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Note:
This item was formerly listed on the Council Agendas of May 18 and July 6,
1992 as "75.A. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTION
PROGRAM AND FEES." Since this item was modified to establish a
surcharge in lieu of a new fee, the requirement for a public hearing was
nullified.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by: Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff and
Building Safety Manager Jim Lindgren, Planning and Building Agency
The following persons spoke regarding the proposed Residential Rental Property Code
Enforcement Program expressing support for the most part but concerns regarding the
imposition of fees, the lack of specifics, tenant input regarding the program, possible
invasion of privacy, and insufficient penalties:
James Kendrick, 1323 N. Spurgeon, #4B
James Marquez, 1603 N. French
Cynthia Guerra-Payan, 610 E. Buffalo
Ayyad Ghobrial, 8412 N. Port, Huntington Beach
Rich Lambros, 12900 Garden Grove Blvd., #120, Garden Grove
Ray Maggi, P.O. Box 568, Cypress
David Keller, 1605 N. Parton
Tom Waite, 1451 S. Townsend, #D
Alan Dauger, 2111 W. Seventeenth
Martha Schatzman, 422 W. Nobel, gA
Kathleen Mitsumi, 422 W. Stevens, #A
Phil Robles, 614 1/2 S. Sycamore
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Motion:
1. Approve.
Policy statement outlining parameters of the Proactive Residential Rental
Housing Code Enforcement Program FILE BK
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title
ORDINANCE NS-2173 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Aha adding Section
21-120r.1 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to establish a Residential Rental
Surcharge in the Business License Tax - Planning and Building Agency
3. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 93~034 - PROACTIVE RESIDENTIAL
RENTAL PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Increases budgeted revenue and expenditures in General Fund 11 in the amount
of $612,500.00 recognizing revenues from the Rental Inspection Surcharge and
allocating same to the Proactive Residential Housing Enforcement Program -
Finance and Management Services FILE APAD
4. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-047 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to add a classification title to the City's
Basic Classif'~cation and Compensation Plan, and to amend the current annual
budget to allocate certain positions - Personnel Department
5. Authorize.
Staff development of a program designed to certify exemplary residential rental
properties and to provide financial incentives for such certification
6. Amend.
Composition of the Residential Rental Property Task Force by adding a new
member to come from one of the tenant representatives on the Housing
Advisory Commission
7. Authorize.
Staff development of a schedule of fines, liens, and penalties which would
permit the maintenance of the surcharge at $17.50 annually beyond the second
year of the Program.
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido
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VOTE: AYES: Griset, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson, Young
NOES: Acosta, Norton
ABSENT: None FILE BK
Councilmember Acosta noted that although he supported the program he was concerned
about imposing a surcharge during the current economic recession.
25.B.
Motion:
COMPLIANCE WITH ORANGE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2172 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding
Sections 34-4 and 41-780 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to require that all
applicable zoning, subdivision, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance decisions
be consistent with the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan - Planning
and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
A YES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
RESOLUTIONS
35.A.
ADOPTION OF DESIGN STANDARDS - NORTH BROADWAY CORRIDOR
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-073 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana adopting Design Guidelines for the North Broadway Corridor - Planning
and Building Agency
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
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35.B. ANNUAL REQUALIFICATION - ORANGE COUNTY COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAMS
Santa Ana is required to send all recommended changes to the City's Circulation Element to
the County of Orange to annually requalify for participation in the Orange County Combined
Transportation Funding Programs.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-074 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana concerning the status of the Circulation Element for the City of Santa Ana -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Pulido
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS FY 91-92
Hearing for the purpose of confirming Fiscal Year 91-92 Weed Abatement Assessments and
authorizing the transmittal of uncollected weed abatement charges to the County of Orange
Legal Notice mailed and posted on the door of the Council Chambers on July 24, 1992
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Fiscal Year 1991-92 Weed Abatement
Assessments at 9:24 p.m.
Presentation of written comments by Janice C. Guy, Clerk of the Council: None
Daniel DeLeon, 4821 W. Hollyline, expressed concern regarding the amount of his
assessment and was directed by the Mayor to Maintenance Services Manager Larry Christian
for assistance. The Mayor requested Christian provide the Council with a report on the
matter.
V. L. McGowan, 1405 S. Bristol, expressed concern regarding the City's height standard of
six inches for weeds.
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The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:29 p.m.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-076 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana overruling objections to and confirming the report of the Executive
Director of Public Works Agency pertaining to the costs of weed, rubbish and
garbage abatement; making, confirming and levying assessments for such costs;
and ordering a copy thereof to be filed with the County Auditor, Assessor and
Tax Collector - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE ABATE
75.B. ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS
PROGRAM REPORT FY-91-92
Hearing for the purpose of confirming Fiscal Year 91-92 Dangerous and Abandoned
Buildings assessments and authorizing the transmittal of uncollected charges to the County of
Orange
Legal Notice mailed and posted on the door of the Council Chambers on July 24, 1992
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 1991-92 Abatement of
Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Program Report at 9:30 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by: Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff,
Planning and Building Agency
Presentation of written comments by Janice C. Guy, Clerk of the Council: None
Aurora A. Cruz, 2022 S. Oak, and Thomas Seaman, 3151 Airway, Suite 1, Costa Mesa,
expressed concern regarding the amounts of the levy against their respective properties.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:41 p.m.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
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RESOLUTION 92-077 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana overruling objections to and confirming the report of the Executive
Director of Planning and Building Safety pertaining to the costs of securing and
demolition of various structures declared to be public nuisances; making,
confirming and levying assessments for such costs; and ordering a copy thereof
be recorded by the Orange County Recorder - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Griset
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
A YES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE ABATE
RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY ~ 9:41 P.M.
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 9:42 P.M. - All Councilmembers present.
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Helen Brown, representing Civic Center Barrio, Inc., conveyed her personal thanks to
numerous City staff members for their assistance and cooperation with several recent Civic
Center Barrio projects.
V. L. McGowan, 1405 S. Bristol, inquired as to when the City would acquire his property
for the Bristol Widening Project. Community Development Agency Executive Director
Cindy Nelson reported that negotiations concerning Mr. McGowan's property were in
progress and acquisitions on Bristol were proceeding but hampered by limited funding.
Paul Le, 1814 W. Cubbon, explained he was having difficulties with opening a lawn mower
shop in a zone which was restricted to office use and was referred by the Mayor to the
Planning and Building Agency Executive Director for assistance.
Kathi Jo Brunning, 2414 N. Spruce, cited a lack of City procedures for handling traffic
protection plan requests and registered a complaint that Environmental and Transportation
Advisory Committee (ETAC) meetings were inaccessible and held at inconvenient times.
The City Manager indicated he would request ETAC to reschedule its meetings to a more
convenient time and place when considering neighborhood issues.
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Suszan Ales, 2138 N. Candis, indicated she had a list of suggestions for improving the
procedures relative to neighborhood traffic protection plans and requested to meet with the
City Manager before the next ETAC meeting.
Gilbert Gonzales, representing the United Gangs Council, requested Council consider a job-
assistance program for gang members, opined that substandard living conditions contributed
to gang problems, and suggested that landlords responsible for such conditions be arrested.
Veronica Maciel, 2226 W. Ninth Street, expressed concern regarding the needs of children
raised within gang-infested neighborhoods, requested programs to provide healthy activities
for these children, and indicated her interest in participating in such programs.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 10:16 P.M.
The Clerk of the Council announced that the City 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 City was a party to wit:
Koorndyk vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation)
Brunetto vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation)
Fredrickson vs. City of Santa Aha (Worker's Compensation)
Bruns vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation); and also pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 to consider personnel matters, ie, the City Attorney's
Annual Performance Review required by Charter Section 505.
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS ~ 10:34 P.M. - Ail Councilmembers present.
70.A.
Motion:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Authorize settlements as follows:
Koorndyk vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation), compromise and
release in the amount $22,000.00
Brunetto vs. City of Santa Aha (Worker's Compensation), compromise and
release in the amount of $34,500.00. (Councilmembers Norton and Richardson
registered "NO" votes.)
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Fredrickson vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation), compromise and
release in the amount of $21,500.00.
Bruns vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation), receipt of subrogation
lien in the amount of $26,118.05.
MOTION: Griset
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Pulido
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
90.C.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
In response to Councilmember Norton's inquiry, the City Manager indicated he would meet
with Councilmember Norton to discuss a City employee grievance.
Councilmember Norton suggested the City solicit competitive bids to provide food service in
City parks. He also reminded members of the listening audience who were interested in
running for local elected office that the deadline for filing nomination documents was
5:00 p.m., Friday, August 7, 1992 in the Clerk of the Council office.
In response to Councilmember Acosta, Planning and Building Agency Executive Director
Robyn Uptegraff explained that a long-term use of an advertising balloon required a variance
while a short-term use only required a permit. Acosta reported he had recently participated
in a successful project to paint out graffiti in the neighborhood bounded by Mountain View,
Newhope, First, and Fifth Streets.
Councilmember Acosta also suggested the City investigate the City of Fountain Valley's
graffiti program which offers rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of
anyone writing graffiti on public or private property.
In response to his request for a copy of the City's current towing contract, Council Services
Manager Lorraine Lazarine indicated she would check immediately on its status.
Councilmember Acosta then asked for an update on a citizen complaint alleging selective
enforcement of front lawn parking prohibitions that he had referred to staff. Planning and
Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff indicated the update would be ready
later in the evening. Acosta also requested a copy of the justification for the recent increases
in Planning fees. Ms. Uptegraff responded she would provide him a copy of that
justification prior to the next Council meeting.
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Councilmember McGuigan reported radio station KRLA recently assisted residents in the
Hesperian-Tolliver neighborhood with an alley clean-up project. McGuigan then requested
staff expedite preparation of the North Harbor Specific Plan prior to her leaving the Council
in November. She also urged the listening audience to attend the Classic and Antique Car
Parade and Show scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 1992 beginning in Centennial Park and
concluding at Bristol Marketplace, where the cars would be on display following the Parade.
Mayor Young expressed his appreciation to Police Chief Paul Walters for progress to date on
the Weed and Seed Program.
ADJOURNMENT - 10:48 P.M.
Clerk of the Council
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