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Home My WebLink About09-06-1994MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:4I P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: DAN YOUNG, Mayor MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tem TOM LUTZ PATRIC1A A. McGU1GAN TED R MORENO ROBERT L. RICHARDSON Absent: LISA MILLS STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney JAN1CE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council Absent: NONE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MayorYOUNG EMPLOYEE AWARDS Mayor YOUNG 25 Years of Service John Douthit Police Officer Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 229 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 20 Years of Service Charles Magdalena Lieutenant Police Department William McCoy Fire Captain Fire Department PRESENTATIONS California State Firefighters' Association recognition of City of Santa Ana firefighters participants in Firestorm '93 presented by Fire Chief Bud Carter accompanied by Fire Captain Steve Critchfield and Association Southern Director Jeff Sedivec to MAYOR YOUNG and City Councihnembers Proclamation declaring September 6, 1994 as "Safeco Insurance Day" presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to Safeco Insurance Representative Kim Roeder Presentation of Santa Aha: An Illustrated History 125th Anniversary Edition by author Diann Marsh and photo editor Robert Marsh to COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced the removal of Items 10.A. and 23.A. for separate action. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Conxent Calendar Items. MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mills SECOND: Richardson Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 230 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES 10.A. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 1994 (Removed for separate action. See Minutes page 233.) CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. 15.A. The August 15, 1994 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:30 a.m. on August 11, 1994. 15.B. Arlene Saralegui's resignation as Ward 1 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks effective August 30, 1994 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:00 a.m. on August 30, 1994. MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATIVE Motion: Approve. 19.A. Excused absence by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS from September 6 meeting BUDGETARY MATTERS SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award as recommended in Request for Council Action. 22.A. UNIFORM AND SHOP TOWEL SERVICE - To Prudential Overall Supply for a three-year contract renewal in the estimated annual amount of $55,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 91-039 22.B. POLICE PROJECTILES (GRENADES) - To Adamson Industries, Inc. in the amount of $3,146.25 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-116051 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 231 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES 23.A. WEED AND DEBRIS REMOVAL (Removed for separate action. page 234.) See Minutes 23.B. CIVIC CENTER DIRECTORY INSTALLATION - To National Visual Systems, Inc. in the estimated amount of $25,200.00 with total estimated construction cost of $41,600.00 -Public Works Agency PROJ 9064 AGREEMENTS Moron: Authorize &e City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of &e Council to execute agreements. 25.A. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES AND ASBESTOS REMOVAL WITHIN BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PROJECT AREA - With Interstate Field Services for structures located at 1 i17A, 1117B, 1139, 1205, 1219, 1301,1309, 1315, 1319, 1323 and 1137 S. Bristol in the amount of $38,533.90 - Commnnity Development Agency AGMT 94-115 25.B. CONSULTING SERVICES - STAFF DEVELOPMENT - VARIOUS AGENCIES - With General Learning Climate Associates, The Quinn Company and Tri-Source in the amount of $56,500.00 - Personnel Services AGMT 94-116 AGMT 94-117 AGMT 94-118 LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY Motion: Approw~ deed and authorize execution by City Manager and Clerk of the Council of all necessary documems. 30.A. GREAT WESTERN BANK - 412 Vance St. - For Lacy Street historic preservation efforts in the amount of $250,000.00 - Community Development Agency DEED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 232 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 CONSENT CALENDAR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS Motion: Receive and file staff report approving Conditional Use Permit. 31.A. CUP 94-011 - 2519 W. Fifth - Filed by Noe Rodriguez to allow a day care center at an existing church in the M 1 District - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CUP * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR MINUTES 10.A. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 1994 Tina Oda requested the Council amend the August 15 Minutes to reflect her belief that she was denied the opportunity to speak under Public Comments. She additionally requested the August 1 Minutes be amended to clarify she was opposed to the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant funds, not Project Pride. (Note - Minutes page 212 reads as follows: "Tina Oda spoke in opposition w the proposed modifications to the FY 94-95 Block Grant Program. ") Mayor Young ruled the Minutes would stand as written but requested the Clerk record Oda's concerns in the September 6 Minutes and provide Oda with a draft of her comments for her review and concurrence. Motion: Approve August 15, 1994 Council Minutes. MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mills SECOND: Lutz Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 233 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 BUSINESS CALENDAR PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Mayor Pro Tern Pulido moved approval for Item 23.A. but requested that Project 2181 be re-bid if Flores Landscaping Service fails to satisfactorily fulfill its contract obligations. Motion: Award as recommended in Reqt~est fbr Council Action. 23.A. WEED AND DEBRIS REMOVAL - To Flores Landscaping Service in the estimated amount of $70,000.00 - Finance and Management Services PROJ 2181 MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mills SECOND: Moreno Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ORDINANCES/FIRST READING 50.A. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE BRISTOL CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Ordinance modifies the previously adopted Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Plan to comply with a court decision regarding nonblighted properties and replacement housing availability. Tina Oda commented regarding the procedures and criteria used by the City in determining blight for the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Project Area and provided the Council with a letter detailing her concerns. Motion: Continue consideration of Ordinance NS-2231 to September 19, 1994, at request MOTION: VOTE: ABSENT: Richardson AYES: NOES: Mills SECOND: Pulido Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 234 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 BUSINESS CALENDAR 50.B. Motion: REVISION OF PROVISIONS REGARDING CITY EMPLOYMENT Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NS-2232 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Aha amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code, to effect a comprehensive revision of the provisions relating to City employment - Personnel Services MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: Mills FILE BK 50.C. Motion: PROHIBITION OF GRAYWATER SYSTEMS The Ordinance enables the City to comply with new California Department of Water Resources regulations on graywater (untreated household waste water which has not come into contact with toilet waste). Place ordinance on first reading and attthorize publication (?['title. ORDINANCE NS-2233 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Section 39-32 to the Santa Aha Municipal Code, to prohibit Graywater Systems - Public Works Agency MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mills SECOND: Young Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 235 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. APPEAL APPLICATION 94-003 - VA 94-001 - CUP 94-002 APPEAL APPLICATION 94-003 initiated by Greg Bennett on behalf of Grand Avenue Car Wash to appeal conditions of approval for VA 94-001 and CUP 94-002 for an existing car wash located at 930 North Grand Avenue Legal Notice mailed on August I0, 1994 VA 94-001 and CUP 94-002 as conditioned by staff recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on July 25, 1994 by a 5/0 vote with Doughty and Stiens absent Motion: Contimte consMeration of Appeal Application 94-003 to September 19, 1994 at applicant's request. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: Mills FILE APAP RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY - 7:15 P.M. RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:16 P.M. - All Councilmembers present except Councilmember Mills COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim McCIure reported his office furniture business was negatively impacted by the City's protracted schedule in proceeding with traffic improvements and removal of blighted conditions at the southwest corner of First and Main. The Mayor requested the City Manager investigate and report to Council. Bill Richey reported difficulties with getting the Edison Company to install street lighting along Mar-Les Drive (a private street) and requested City assistance and payment of installation costs. The City Manager indicated he would investigate and report to Council. CITY COLrNCIL MINUTES 236 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McGuigan requested staff pursue possible establishment of reduced trash collection rates for low-income seniors, particularly mobile home residents. Councilmember Richardson requested: - recognition of Police Officer Steve Winston and the Santa Ana Kiwanis Club at a future Council meeting for outstanding contributions to youth safety; - investigation of alternatives to the planned removal of the liquidambar trees along Tustin Avenue; - review of street improvement notification procedures, particularly for timeliness and inclusion of starting dates; and - staff costs in a typical code enforcement case taken to Small Claims Court. Mayor Pro Tern Pulido: - reinforced Councilmember Richardson's request concerning tree removal on Tustin Avenue; - requested staff update the Council concerning the Sisters of St. Joseph's Taller San Jose project; and - asked that Don Cribb be recognized at a future Council meeting for outstanding contributions to the arts and culture of Santa Ana. Councilmember Moreno inquired if the electrical wiring was being changed from two-phase to three-phase at the new Corporate Yard, whether the reported change was addressed in the original specifications, and if so, who was responsible for upgrade costs. Moreno also asked why handicapped ramps were not installed on the northern side of a recent curb and gutter improvement project at Linwood and Sixth Streets. Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross indicated he would investigate and report to Council. Mayor Young indicated an excellent rapport had developed among City, Santa Aha Unified School District, Rancho Santiago College District, and Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) representatives working together on a Youth Action Plan. The Mayor provided the Council with a status report regarding the accomplishments of the group on four major areas: School to Work, After School Activities, Family Support, and Safety. Councilmember Moreno volunteered to serve as the Council representative to OCCCO in response to the Mayor's request for his replacement to insure continuity of Council involvement with OCCCO. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 237 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 7:48 P.M. The Brown Act permits the City Council to discuss certain matters without members of the public present, provided the items to be discussed are posted 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting. Following are the September 6, 1994 Closed Session items. 95.A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (G.C. Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: Swadesh Chopra Employee Organization: SACEA/SEIU Employee Organization: Police Management Association 95.B. 95.B.I. 95.B.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (G.C. Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Schubert v. City of Santa Aha (Workers' Compensation) File No. 91140098 Name of Case: Salinas v. City of Santa Aha Orange County Superior Case No. 70-77-80 95.C. LIABILITY CLAIMS (G.C. Section 54956.95) 20th Century Insurance Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:01 P.M. - All Councilmembers present except Councilmember Mills 95. Moron: CLOSED SESSION REPORT Authoriae settlements or action as indicated. Schubert v. City of Santa Ana (Workers' Compensation), in the amount of $12,500.00. Clai~n 94-150, 20th Century Insurance, in the amount of $5,647.88. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 238 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 Amendments to Memoranda of Understanding with SACEA/SEIU and Police Management Association regarding insurance benefits and work shift changes for Code Enforcement personnel A-94-119 A-94-120 MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: Mills ADJOURNMENT - 8:02 P.M. Janice C. Guy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 239 SEPTEMBER 6, 1994