HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 15, 1993
CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:16 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
DAN YOUNG, Mayor
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tem
TOM LUTZ
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO
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
MAYOR YOUNG
20 Years of Service
Dennis L. Pierce
Police Department
William L. Scheer
Police Department
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PRESENTATIONS City Seal Plaque presented by MAYOR
YOUNG to Glen Stroud in recognition of his
service on the Board of Recreation and Parks
OATHS OF OFFICE Administered by the Clerk of the Council to:
Richard Fennell as the Ward 5 representative to
the Board of Recreation and Parks
James F. Kendrick, Jr. as the Ward 6
representative to the Board of Recreation and
Parks
Richard D. LaRochelle, Sr. as a representative
to the Uniform Building Code Appeals Board
Donna M. Marcos as the Ward 6 representative
to the Housing Commission
Isabel V. Monje as the Ward 3 representative
to the Board of Recreation and Parks
R. Bryan Smith as the Ward 5 representative to
the Housing Commission
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the removal of the following items from the Consent Calendar for
separate action:
Item 12.D., Item 12.E. and Item 21.C.
The Clerk noted for the record that the Council had been provided with a letter from R. J.
Construction Company relative to Item 3.C. prior to the meeting.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE:
ABSENT
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SECOND: Richardson
AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
None
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve Minutes.
I.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 1993
(Abstained - Norton)
I.B. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 1993
(Abstained - Norton, Pulido)
I.C. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 1, 1993
(Abstained - Pulido)
LD. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1993
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Patricia A. McGuigan, 5642 Keelson, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Planning Commission effective
April 1, 1993, for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing
Casteix) FILE BC
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A. The March 1, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:30 p.m. on February 24, 1993.
15.B. The March 4, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:00 a.m. on March 1, 1993.
15.C. The March 9, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 1993.
15.D. The Notice of Adjournment of the March 1, 1993 City Council Meeting was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at
9:40 p.m. on March 1, 1993.
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15.E. The Notice of Adjournment of the March 4, 1993 City Council Meeting was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at
8:45 p.m. on March 4, 1993.
ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS
Votes recorded on documents 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
is carried forward. However, 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. PROHIBITING PARKING AND DRIVING OF PRIVATE BUSES ON
RESIDENTIAL STREETS
(Placed on first reading for a second time on March 1, 1993 by a 6/0 vote with
Pulido absent.)
Ordinance published in the O.C. Re ig ster on February 19, 1993
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2185 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana prohibiting the
parking and driving of private buses on local streets - Public Works Agency
FILE BK
21.B. AMENDMENT TO PERS CONTRACT
(Placed on first reading on February 16, 1993 by unanimous vote.)
Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on February 19, 1993
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2186 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana authorizing an
amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement
System - Personnel Services A-93-026
21.C. REVISION OF STREET DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
Motion: Removed from Consent Calendar for separate action. (See Minutes page 112.)
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21.D. CHAPTER 8 PENALTY CLAUSE - SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(Placed on first reading on March 1, 1993 by a 6/0 vote with Pulido absent.)
Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on March 5, 1993
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2188 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Section
8-7 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide a general penalty section for
violations of the provisions of Chapter 8 of that code - City Attorney
FILE BK
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
2.A. POLICE UNDERCOVER VEHICLES - 12-month lease agreements with:
Selman Chevrolet Company for up to 16 vehicles in the estimated amount of
$88,735.00
Theodore Robins, Inc. for up to 7 vehicles in the estimated amount of
$48,400.00
Budget Rent-A-Car for up to 5 vehicles in the estimated amount of $41,360.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-082
2.B. REPLACEMENT VOICE LOGGING RECORDER - FIRE DEPARTMENT -
To Pacific Arepco, Inc. for $16,425.38 including trade in - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 92-090
Motion: Renew contract for third year.
2.C. MICRO COMPUTER MAINTENANCE - CITYWIDE - With Jaguar Computer
Systems, Inc. for an estimated $86,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 90-065
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Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
2.D. SOFT BODY ARMOR (BULLET-PROOF VESTS) - POLICE AND FIRE
PERSONNEL - To San Diego Police Equipment Company for a one-year term
with provision for two 12-month renewals in the estimated amount of
$165,799.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-001
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
3.A. TREE TRIMMING - VARIOUS STREETS - To Leonard Chaidez Tree Service
for $26,389.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2172-6
3.B. EDINGER WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS - RAITT STREET TO
BRISTOL STREET - To A & L Construction Company, Inc. for an estimated
$242,771.30 with total estimated construction cost of $285,000.00 - Public
Works Agency PROJ 3155B
3.C. SANTA ANA FIRE STATION 1 CONSTRUCTION - To Paul R. Suder for an
estimated $915,907.00 with total estimated construction cost of $1,070,000.00 -
Public Works Agency PROJ 6218-1
3.D. INSTALLATION OF SECURITY LIGHTING AT FISHER PARK - To
Sturgeon Electric for an estimated $29,980.00 with total estimated construction
cost of $43,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services/Public Works Agency
PROJ 6264
3.E. DOWNTOWN STREET LIGHTING REPLACEMENTS - To American
Electric Company for an estimated $256,147.00 with total estimated
construction cost of $303,800.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7007
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
12.A. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND HARTE
ENTERPRISES - Amendment to agreement for temporary engineering services
to ensure timely completion of projects qualified under the Presidential
economic recovery plan, extends term through FY 92-93 for an additional
$50,000.00 with total contract of $100,000.00 - Public Works Agency
A-93-027
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12.B. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE SANTA
ANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SAEDC) - Third
amendment to agreement (approved by SAEDC Board on March 3, 1993) -
Allows the Santa Ana Economic Development Corporation to hire its own
employees and eliminates City provision of general liability coverage for
SAEDC agents and employees - Community Development Agency
A-93-028
12.C. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE CITY OF
TUSTIN - Cooperative agreement for street improvements on Warner Avenue
from SR-55 to Red Hill Avenue (PROJ 1544) - Public Works Agency
A-93-029
12.D. SERVICES RELATED TO WEED AND SEED PROGRAM - Removed for
separate action. (See Minutes page 111.)
12.E. TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS -
Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page I11.)
Motion: Approve one-year extension of agreement.
12.F. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND TOM
BYSTRY - For video engineering services in the amount of $29,120.00 -
Recreation and Community Services Agency A-92-020
Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
12.G. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND HELLMUTH,
OBATA & KASSABAUM - Amendment to agreement for architectural and
engineering services for the Police Administration and Holding Facility
increasing contract by $895,125.00 - Public Works Agency / Police Department
A-93-034
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
60.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 93-185 - ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL CHANNEL FENCING - McFADDEN TO MONTA VISTA
1. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
To All Pro Fence Company in the estimated amount of $68,690.00 with total
estimated construction cost of $86,000.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 7511
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2. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Increase in budgeted revenues and expenditures in Fund 59 recognizing $32,500
in expense reimbursement from the Orange County Flood Control District and
appropriating same to construction of storm channel fencing
FILE APAD
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS - ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Motion: Approve deed and authorize execution by City Manager and Clerk of the
Council of all necessary documents.
6.A. TRICON ENTERPRISES, INC - Southeast corner of Shelton Street and Civic
Center Drive - For Police Administration and Holding Facility in the amount of
$145,000.00 - Community Development Agency DEED 7660
MISCELLANEOUS LAND USE
24.A. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
Motion: 1. Adopt.
1992-1993 Underground Utility Districts Seven -Year Plan which updates the
plan adopted by the City Council on February 4, 1991 RPT
2. Set for public hearing on April 19, 1993.
Underground Utility District No. 29 - Bristol Street from Warner Avenue to
Memory Lane - Public Works Agency FILE UUL
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
AGREEMENTS
12.D. SERVICES RELATED TO WEED AND SEED PROGRAM
Staff presentation by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson
Motion: 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 THE SANTA
ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - To establish "Kids Make a Difference"
program at Spurgeon Intermediate School which serves students who live in
Weed and Seed" area, in the amount of $30,000 - Community Development
Agency A-93-030
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE SANTA
ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - To establish "drop -out" prevention
program at Valley High School which serves students who live in "Weed and
Seed" area, in the amount of $76,677 - Community Development Agency
A-93-031
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Mills
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12.E. TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross explained the basis for staff's
recommendation regarding the proposed bid awards.
Motion: 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
PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC - For testing and inspection services in
an annual amount not to exceed $120,000.00 - Public Works Agency
A-93-032
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND
CONSTRUCTION TESTING AND ENGINEERING, INC - For testing and
inspection services in an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Public
Works Agency A-93-033
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS
21.C. REVISION OF STREET DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, and Suszan Ales, 2138 N. Candis, requested that the
Council reconsider its decision regarding Resolution 93-015 which among other actions added
the definition of "local' street to the General Plan. Ms. Ales reported she had conducted a
telephone poll of several cities in the county and determined that the definition of "local'
street was not commonly used.
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
(Placed on first reading on March 1, 1993 by a 5/1 vote with Moreno dissenting
and Pulido absent.)
Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on March 5, 1993
ORDINANCE NS-2187 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending
Sections 33-49 and 34-63 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to revise the street
dedication requirements which apply to new development in the City - Planning
and Building Agency FILE GPA
MOTION: Mills
VOTE:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Richardson
AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
None
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Motion: Reconsider Resolution 93-015. (See Minutes page 91)
MOTION: Norton
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
The motion failed.
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
SECOND: Moreno
Moreno, Norton
Lutz, Mills, Pulido, Richardson, Young
25.A. GRAFFITI REGULATIONS - AEROSOL CONTAINERS, REWARDS
Staff presentation by Police Chief Paul Walters
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2189 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Section
10-178 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to require restricted public access to
aerosol containers and large marker pens offered for sale in retail stores - Police
Department
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-017 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana authorizing a reward for information leading to the identity, apprehension
and conviction of any person causing graffiti within the City of Santa Ana -
Police Department
MOTION: Norton SECOND: Moreno
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FILE BK
Mayor Young requested Police Chief Walters provide the Council with an update on graffiti
related arrests at the next Council meeting.
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25.B.
Motion:
25.C.
Motion.
CIVIL SERVICE AMENDMENT - MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Amendment enables City to require an incumbent employee to submit to a
medical examination to evaluate his or her fitness for duty
Recommended for adoption by the Personnel Board on a 510 vote
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2190 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 9-120 relating to medical
examinations - Personnel Services
MOTION: Pulido
SECOND: Norton
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
STANDARDS FOR JAIL OFFICERS
FILE BK
Ordinance sets City standards for the selection and training of custody (jail)
officers to conform to those of the California Board of Corrections in order to
establish City eligibility for State funds
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2191 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana relating to
standards and training for Corrections Program - Police Department
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Mills
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
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RESOLUTIONS
35.A. SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTY - HAMAKER HOUSE
- 1131 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-020 - 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 Historic Property - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE REGIS
35.B. ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT FOR RETIRING EMPLOYEES
Motion:
WEN
EN
Motion:
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-021 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana to designate window period to grant two years additional service credit for
designated classes and positions in the City covered by the Public Employees'
Retirement System - Personnel Services
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FILE BK
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT AND
REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN POSITIONS IN FY 92-93 BUDGET
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-022 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending Resolution Nos. 82-110 and 91-066 and the current annual
budget to add the classifications of Enterprise Coordinator and Rangemaster and
delete the classification of Enterprise Manager - Personnel Services
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35.D.
Motion:
35.E.
Motion:
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Mills
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FILE BK
SOUTH MAIN STREET PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE - DISBANDMENT
Project Committee no longer necessary due to decision not to merge South Main
Street and Inter -City Commuter Station Redevelopment Projects
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-023 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana determining that a project area committee is not necessary for the proposed
amendment of the Santa Ana South Main Street Redevelopment Project Area -
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Mills
SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FILE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR 92-3) - ENTERPRISE ZONE
Certifies final EIR and reapproves designation of Enterprise Zone
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-024 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Ana Enterprise
Zone Project, adopting findings regarding such Project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act, and approving such Project - Planning
and Building Agency
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido
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VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE RPT
35.F. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 92-001 - HOUSING ELEMENT
AMENDMENT
Makes minor revisions required by the California Department of Housing
Motion: Approve Negative Declaration and adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-025 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending Resolution No. 92-063 to make minor revisions in the analysis of
assisted housing developments which was added to the Housing Element of the
General Plan by said resolution - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Mills
SECOND: Norton
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
- 7:11 P.M.
FILE BK
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:29 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons urged the City Council not to close the McFadden Branch Library
when making budget reductions:
Maggie Brown, 1415 S. Mohawk Drive
Mike Shalabi, 2521 W. McFadden
Ernesto Gomez, 1137 S. Mohawk Drive
Nora Garcia, 1210 1/2 W. Highland Street
Chrystal Santoyo, 1210 W. Highland Street
Jaime Vega, 1145 S. Birch
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Robert Banuelos, 835 S. Newhope Street, provided the Council with a list of
recommendations to raise revenues and reduce expenditures for the FY 93-94 City budget.
Ron Heike, 1010 W. Santa Clara, suggested the City Council postpone awarding the trash
contract until January 1, 1994 to allow development of a better program.
Dolores Otting, Five Star Rubbish, expressed concerns regarding several clauses in the
model trash collection contract.
The following persons expressed concerns regarding treatment of the homeless in Santa Ana
and requested Council to instruct the City Attorney to redraft the City's camping ordinance
to exclude "blankets" from camping paraphernalia:
Sister Cathy Stein
ADE
Maria Dzida
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 8:18 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:
City of Santa Ana vs. Eastern Transportation Corridor, and also pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 to consider personnel matters
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:33 P.M.
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Alex Vega, 3900 W. Fifth Street, spoke regarding the recent death of his brother, Rudy
Vega, and encouraged the Council and all citizens to work together as a family to "save
Santa Ana."
Suszan Ales, 2138 N. Candis, expressed concerns regarding the CalTrans detour plan for the
Main Street Bridge closure particularly the proposal to close Santa Clara to westbound traffic
at the intersection of Broadway and Santa Clara.
Sean Mill, 617 Starboard, urged the Council not to close the McFadden Branch Library.
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Pat Marin, 1238 W. St. Andrews Place, spoke in opposition to closing the McFadden Branch
Library and requested assistance from the City in obtaining help for one of her children who
was schizophrenic. The Mayor referred Ms. Marin to Council Services Manager Lorraine
Lazarine for assistance.
Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, inquired as to the meaning of the City's motto
"Education First," asked if the adoption of the definition for "local" street would result in
any change in Washington Street between Flower and Bristol Streets, and noted the Council
had amended the City's Circulation Element in spite of public testimony to the contrary.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno requested the Council consider modifying the camping ordinance to
permit blankets when the temperature falls below 55 degrees.
Mayor Young suggested Councilmember Moreno work with the City Attorney to prepare
appropriate language if he wished the Council to consider such an amendment.
Mayor Pro Tern Pulido reported that Joseph Powell was still having problems with buses
parking on Wright Street and damaging his property and requested staff undertake any
possible measures to assist Mr. Powell.
Councilmember Norton:
- thanked the members of the Morning Sunwood Neighborhood Association for the
tomato plants which had been given to Councilmembers in token of their support to
landscape a stretch of Greenville Street adjacent to the Morning Sunwood
neighborhood;
- requested the City Attorney provide him with a legal opinion on whether the City
could control communications to the media as contained in the model trash contract
referred to by Ms. Otting (see minutes page 118);
- appealed to City staff and businesses for assistance in providing a senior citizens group
represented by Lou Leffler with a meeting room; and
- expressed condolences to Alex Vega on the death of his brother.
Councilmember Lutz thanked the Journalism Class of Spurgeon Intermediate School for
sending him its newsletter and requested that Mrs. Reed and her class be recognized at a
future Council meeting for anti -graffiti journalism.
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Councilmember Richardson:
- reported his tomato plants had died;
- commended the Henninger Park Neighborhood on its graffiti removal campaign,
particularly Greg and Daniell Winchell and the Gandara family;
- thanked Police Chief Walters for the prompt response to his request to remove pay
phones at Kong's Market;
- announced that the Community Development Agency staff would be kicking off
marketing activities for the City's Enterprise Zone on March 16, 1993; and
- informed the listening public that the evening's Council actions included the award of
$136,000.00 for programming and $80,000.00 for a fence adjacent to Monta Vista
School in the Weed and Seed area
Mayor Young requested the City Manager send a status report to those Morning Sunwood
Neighborhood Association members who had written regarding the landscaping
improvements on Greenville. The Mayor also extended the sympathy of the entire Council
to Alex Vega on the death of his brother.
70.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Authorize.
Substitution of attorneys in the case of Santa Ana vs. Eastern Transportation
Corridor Agencies from Katherine Stone to Shute Mihaly and Weinberger
AGMT 93-035
MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT - 9:17 P.M. - To 5:30 p.m., March 16, 1993 in the Council Chambers,
22 Civic Plaza, Santa Ana, California
� W--�Janice C. Guy 7
Clerk of the Council
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