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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 19, 1993 CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:08 P.M. ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: DAN YOUNG, Mayor TOM LUTZ LISA MILLS TED R MORENO RICK NORTON ROBERT L. RICHARDSON Absent: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tern (Excused) STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council Absent: NONE EMPLOYEE AWARDS Presented by MAYOR YOUNG 25 Years of Service William Bryan Recreation and Community Services Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JANUARY 19, 1993 PRESENTATIONS OATHS OF OFFICE BRIEFING Richard Faust Police Department 30 Years of Service Lawrence Wright Public Works Agency Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the City of Santa Ana's Annual Budget document for FY 92-93 presented by MAYOR YOUNG to Finance and Management Services Executive Director Rod Coloma and Accounting and Budget Manager David Borik Proclamation declaring January 19, 1993 to be "Cindy Nelson Day" presented by MAYOR YOUNG to Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson in recognition of her 10 years of service to the City of Santa Ana Administered by the Clerk of the Council to: Tony Espinoza, Ward 1 representative to the Planning Commission Stephen D. Harvey, Jr., Ward 1 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board Margaret L. Harwood, Ward 5 representative to the Human Relations Commission Dr. Judith Rosenberg, Ward 3 representative to the Housing Advisory Commission Santa Ana River Project presentation by Brian Moore, Corps of Engineers, introduced by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JANUARY 19, 1993 CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor noted Mayor Pro Tern Pulido was absent due to his attendance at the Presidential Inauguration and requested his excused absence be added to the Agenda. Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: Motion: ABSENT: Pulido SECOND: Lutz Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young None ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 65.A. Moron: COUNCILMEMBER AGENDA ITEMS Approve. Excused absence for Mayor Pro Tem Pulido MINUTES Motion: 1.A. Approve Minutes. REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1993 (Norton--abstained) ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1993 (Norton-abstained) BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13. A. NOMINATIONS Motion: Set for consideration at next regular meeting. Larry Castellanos, 1311 N. Towner, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996. FILE BC CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JANUARY 19, 1993 David Steve Valencia, 1421 N. Olive, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ as a representative to the Uniform Code Appeals Board for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Lutz) FILE BC 13.B. Motion: APPOINTMENTS Appoint. Lisa Bist, 1205 S. Birch, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ as the Ward 5 representative to the Environmental Transportation Advisory Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 FILE BC John F. Chapman, 2126 N. Santa Fe, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks for a second two-year term to expire November 30, 1994. FILE BC Mai Cong, 2617 W. Northwood, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Human Relations Commission effective February 1, 1993 for a first two-year term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC Brett E. Franklin, 919 E. Catalina, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON as the Ward 2 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC Richard Freeman, 2022 N. Olive, recommended by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce as its representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC Carlos F. Gonzales, 3712 S. Sea Cliff, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Human Relations Commission effective February 1, 1993 for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 FILE BC Lawrence Hitterdale, 602 N. Linwood, recommended by MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO as the Ward 4 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC G. Joanne Lechner, 2337 N. Santiago Street, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Personnel Board for a first two-year term to expire November 30, 1994 FILE BC CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 JANUARY 19, 1993 Sara W. Lundquist, 2472 Riverside Drive, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as an At-Large representative to the Human Relations Commission effective February 1, 1993 for first two-year term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC Daniel T. Miller, 1132 Sharon Road, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Planning Commission for a second two-year term to expire November 30, 1994 FILE BC Marion C. Monkvic, 3625 S. Ross, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board for second two- year term to expire November 30, 1994 FILE BC Marion C. Monkvic, 3625 S. Ross, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a first two-year term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC Michele Morrisey, 2111 N. Ross, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 FILE BC Alexander Nalle, 1926 Heliotrope Drive, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Community Redevelopment Commission for a first two-year term to expire November 30, 1994 FILE BC Steve M. Oliver, 1408 N. Flower Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ as the Ward 5 representative to the Planning Commission for a first full term to expire November 30, 1996 FILE BC David M. Pace, 3805 S. Alder, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as the Mayoral representative to the Housing Advisory Commission for a second two-year term to expire November 30, 1994 FILE BC Michael S. Potts, 404 W. Jonquil, recommended by MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO as the Ward 4 representative to the Human Relations Commission effective February 1, 1993 for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC Leslie W. Rabine, 2212 N. Ross, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ as the Ward 5 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board for a first full term to expire November 30, 1996 FILE BC CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 JANUARY 19, 1993 Michael J. Salgado, 1601 W. St. Andrew Place, recommended by MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO as an At-Large representative to the Human Relations Commission effective February 1, 1993 for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 FILE BC Sandra Thrower, 3930 W. Fifth, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON as the Ward 2 representative to the Human Relations Commission effective February 1, 1993 for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC James T. Walker, 3721 S. Ross, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Human Relations Commission effective February 1, 1993 for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 FILE BC CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. 15.A. The January 4, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:00 a.m. on December 31, 1992. 15.B. The January 7, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:00 a.m. on December 31, 1992. 15.C. The Notice of Adjournment of the January 4, i993 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:00 p.m. on January 5, 1993. 15.D. The Notice of Adjournment of the January 7, 1993 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:40 p.m. on January 7, 1993. 15.E. The January 12, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:30 p.m. on January 8, 1993. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 JANUARY 19, 1993 NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARING 20.A ABANDONMENT 91-Al - INTENT TO VACATE - PORTION OF AUTO MALL DRIVE EAST OF RITCHEY Motion: Adopt resolution setting the matter for public hearing on February 16, 1993. RESOLUTION 93-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Auto Mall Drive east of Ritchey Street, setting a public hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted and published - Community Development Agency FILE ABAN 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. If a 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. ADOPTION OF THE 1991 UNIFORM CODES AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (Placed on first reading on January 4, 1993 by unanimous vote with Norton absent.) Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2182 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adopting the 1991 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform Sign Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the Uniform Solar Energy Code, and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code with amendments, adopting the 1990 Edition of the National Electrical Code with amendments, and amending the Earthquake Hazard Reduction Regulations - Planning and Building Agency ORDINANCE NS-2183 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending various sections of Chapter 7 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to update the City's Floodplain Management Regulations in accordance with changes in Federal regulations issued pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program - Planning and Building Agency FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 26 JANUARY 19, 1993 BUDGETARY MATTERS SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: 2.A. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. UNISYS MAIN FRAME MAINTENANCE - To Granada Computer Services, Inc. for a period of one year with provision for two one-year extensions in the amount of $31, 123.92 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-096 DIGITAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - DEC VAX SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Digital Equipment Corporation for a period of one year with provision for two one-year extensions in the amount of $20,736.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-103 SIGNS AND RELATED HARDWARE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award for a 12-month period with provision for two 12-month extensions - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-183 Contractor Est. Annual Amt. Safeway Sign Co. Maneri Sign, Inc. Century Products Western Highway Products Traffic Specialties, Inc. Myers & Sons Hi-way Safety, Inc. Central Cities Sign Service, Inc. $117,374.00 18,317.00 3,879.00 26,713.00 5,231.00 11,508.00 17,400.00 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. SANTA ANA AUTO MALL - RITCHEY STREET GATED ENTRY - To H.M.S. Fence Company in the estimated amount of $11,100.00 with total estimated construction cost of $15,000.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 9255F CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 JANUARY 19, 1993 AGREEMENTS Motion: 1. 12.A. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND KATHERINE E. STONE - For legal services regarding Santa Aha v. Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency - City Attorney's Office A-93-003 2. Cancel agreement. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND FREILICH, STONE, LEITNER & CARLISLE - For legal services regarding Santa Aha v. Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency - City Attorney's Office A-92-071 Motion: 12.B. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. - Amendment to agreement for design services for Centennial Park Soccer Facility Phase II in an additional amount of $26,500.00 - Recreation and Community Services Agency A-93-004 MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET Motion: Approve. 23.A. Purchase of Builders' Risk Insurance for the Bristol Street Reservoir Construction Project for $10,680.00 - Personnel Services FILE BK *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28 JANUARY 19, 1993 RESOLUTION (Taken up out of order) 35.B. SUPPORT FOR NEW DISNEYLAND RESORT Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-008 - Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha, California supporting the cooperative efforts of the City of Anaheim and Disneyland in creating the Disneyland Resort - City Manager MOTION: Young VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Pulido SECOND: Moreno Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young None FILE BK BUSINESS CALENDAR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 13.C. SANTA ANA/TUSTIN AND SANTA ANA/ORANGE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITIES - ALTERNATES Motion: Appoint. Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Lutz as alternates to both the Santa Ana/Tustin and Santa Aha/Orange Transportation System Improvement Authority Boards. MOTION: Young VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Pulido SECOND: Norton Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young None FILE BC CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 29 JANUARY 19, 1993 ORDINANCES/FIRST READING 25.A. NOISE REGULATION - SOUND MAKING OR AMPLIFYING DEVICES Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NS-2184 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Section 10-153 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code, to prohibit the transmission of loud or raucous noise from sound making or amplifying devices - Police Department MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Pulido SECOND: Mills Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young None FILE BK RESOLUTIONS 35.A. REFUNDING - 1983 AND 1986 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION Motion: Adopt resolutions. RESOLUTION 93-004 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a lease, a trust agreement, an escrow agreement and a purchase contract with respect to the execution and sale of City of Santa Ana certificates of participation (Parking Facilities Refunding Project) Series 1993A, authorizing the execution of such certificates in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000, authorizing the distribution of an official statement in connection therewith, authorizing and approving execution of necessary documents and related actions (Downtown Project Area) - Community Development Agency RESOLUTION 93-005 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a site lease, a lease, a trust agreement, an escrow agreement and a purchase contract with respect to the execution and sale of City of Santa Ana certificates of participation (Mass Commuting Facilities Refunding Project) Series 1993B, authorizing the execution of such certificates in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,100,000, authorizing the distribution of an official statement in connection therewith, authorizing and approving execution of necessary documents and related actions (Inter-City Project Area) - Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 30 JANUARY 19, 1993 RESOLUTION 93-006 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a site lease, a lease, a trust agreement, an escrow agreement and a purchase contract with respect to the execution and sale of City of Santa Ana certificates of participation (Commercial Facilities Refunding Project) Series 1993B, authorizing the execution of such certificates in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000, authorizing the distribution of an official statement in connection therewith, authorizing and approving execution of necessary documents and related actions (Inter-City Project Area) - Community Development Agency MOTION: Mills SECOND: Norton VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: Pulido FILE BK PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. APPEAL APPLICATION 92-006 - VA 92-009 - CUP 88-8 - 1400 VILLAGE WAY Filed by The Carlson Company to increase the height of an existing freestanding sign to 50 feet, to allow a new 35-foot-high freestanding sign, to allow an increase in retail square footage, and to allow architectural modifications. Legal notice mailed on January 6, 1993 Motion: Continue to February 16, 1993 at the request of applicant. MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Pulido SECOND: Moreno Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young None FILE VA/CUP CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 31 JANUARY 19, 1993 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS 76.A. FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (AGENCY ITEM iA) Proposal to enter into an agreement with Rancho Santiago Community College District whereby the Community Redevelopment Agency will commit to reserve a certain portion of its future tax increment revenues from the South Harbor Redevelopment Project Area to assist in funding certain facility improvements for the District Legal notice published in O.C. Register on January 5 and 12, 1993 The Mayor opened the joint public hearing of the City Council and the Community Redevelopment Agency to consider a proposal to enter into an agreement with Rancho Santiago Community College District at 7:22 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson Presentation of written comments by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None John M. Raya, former Rancho Santiago College District Board Member, spoke in opposition to the proposed agreement expressing disappointment that tax increment funds would not be available to the District for ten years. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Motion: Adopt resolution. (Concurrent action with the Community Redevelopment Agency) RESOLUTION 93-007 - A resolution of the City Council of the City consenting to the payment by the Community Redevelopment Agency of costs to be incurred for public improvements to be owned by the Rancho Santiago Community College District and making certain determinations with respect thereto - Community Development Agency MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Mills VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: Pulido CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 32 JANUARY 19, 1993 RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 7:29 P.M. RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:35 P.M. - All Councilmembers present except Mayor Pro Tem Palido. COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Richard Kirwan, 2802 N. Westwood, expressed his appreciation to the City Council for staff's rapid response to his complaints concerning graffiti at the last Council meeting. He also invited Councilmembers to attend a Bristol/Memory Lane Coalition Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 25, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. in Friendship Hall of the Spurgeon United Methodist Church located at 1025 W. Memory Lane. John Raya, former Rancho Santiago College District Board Member, spoke concerning the proposed citywide redevelopment project area, noted that 400 acres would be required for the additional public facilities, and suggested that property owners be advised concerning the potential of condemnation resulting from the project. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Lutz suggested a comprehensive anti-graffiti campaign was needed to increase community awareness concerning the negative impacts of graffiti. Councilmember Richardson reported that the League of California Cities Executive Board had agreed to assist the City of Santa Ana by sponsoring legislation to decrease residential occupancy levels and thanked staff members for their assistance in advocating the City's position with the Board. He also thanked Roger Kooi for arranging weekend trash pickup in the downtown area and the Public Works Agency staff for working during the weekend responding to problems and repairing damages caused by the recent rain storms. Councilmember Moreno thanked the City Attorney for providing information on graffiti removal and encouraged the use of juveniles in the removal of graffiti. The Mayor requested the City Manager prepare specifics regarding the use of juveniles in this capacity. Councilmember Moreno reported he had attended a Martin Luther King Recognition Ceremony at Valley High School where he had met with several black ministers who wished to make a presentation to the City Council on February 16, 1993. He requested the Clerk place the item on the Agenda. Mayor Young reported that the Santa Ana Unified School District was working on an anti- graffiti flyer for distribution in the schools as an initial step in an anti-graffiti campaign. He CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 33 JANUARY 19, 1993 requested staff coordinate with the schools and with other cities on anti-graffiti campaign strategies. The Mayor also noted that under the proposed citywide redevelopment project area all properties would be exempt from the Redevelopment Agency's power of condemnation. RECESSED TO JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 7:56 P.M. The Clerk of the Council announced that the City Council was recessing to Closed Session pursuant to: Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding labor relations matters, and pursuant to: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation which had been initiated formally into which the City was a party to wit: Jacobson vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation), and pursuant to: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) regarding pending litigation of significant exposure. RECONVENE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:48 P.M. - All Councilmembers present except Mayor Pro Tem Pulido. 70.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Authorize settlements as follows: A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Ana and the Firemen's Benevolent Association for the period from July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1994. ./~ ': ~ ~' Jacobson vs. City of Santa Aha (Worker's Compensation), compromise and release in the amount of $19,000.00. (Councilmember Moreno registered a "NO" vote.) Claim 91-238, Dorothy M. Paulus, in the amount of $7,500.00. MOTION: Young VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Pulido SECOND: Lutz Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Richardson, Young None FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 34 JANUARY 19, 1993 ADJOURNMENT ~ 8:49 P.M. - To 5:30 p.m. January 2l, 1993 in the Library Conference Room, Santa Ana Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 35 JANUARY 19, 1993