HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-1995MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 3, 1995
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:12 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
TONY ESPINOZA
TOM LUTZ
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
Absent: NONE
STAFF:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Update on Orange County Investment Pool by 1st
District Supervisor Roger Stanton
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Leila Jensen
Assisted Housing Supervisor
Community Development Agency
Ulysses Wiggs
Community Services Supervisor
Recreation and Community Services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JANUARY 3, 1995
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates recognizing the American Red Cross-
Orange County Chapter and Lens Crafters of Laguna
Hills Mall for providing 17 Santa Ana children with
free eye glasses presented by COUNCILMEMBER
MILLS to American Red Cross-Orange County Chapter
Youth Services Coordinator John Hellriegel and Lens
Crafters representatives Debbie Pearson and Regina
Seville
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the removal of Items 13.B, 22.E., 31.A. for separate action and
abstention by himself on Item 22.D.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1994
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13. A. NOMINATIONS
Motion: Set for consideration at next regular meeting.
Virgel L. Nickell, 2319 Bonnie Brae, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
ESPINOZA as the Ward 4 representative to the Cable Television Advisory
Board for a first full term expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Pleshe)
FILE BC
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JANUARY 3, 1995
CONSENT CALENDAR
Lynnette Pedroza, (Law enforcement employee - no address due to confidential
voter registration status), recommended by COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA as
the Ward 4 representative to the Planning Commission for a first full term
expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Stiens) FILE BC
Lee Rutledge, 2201 South Pacific Avenue, recommended by
COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA as the Ward 4 representative to the
Community Redevelopment Commission for a first full term expiring November
30, 1998 (Replacing Bist) FILE BC
Sergio Verino, (Law enforcement employee - no address due to confidential
voter registration status), recommended by COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA as
the Ward 4 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks for a first full
term expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Rios) FILE BC
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 5.)
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A. The December 19, 1994 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:50 p.m. on December 14, 1994.
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A. DUES - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Motion: Approve.
Payment of $20,820.00 for City's annual membership in the I~ague of
California Cities FILE BK
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
22.A.
Award as recommended in Requests for Council Action.
IMMUNIZATION AND BLOOD SCREENING SERVICES - To Advantage
Care for a second 12-month renewal period in the estimated amount of
$67,200.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-077
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 3, 1995
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.B.
22.C.
22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE - To University
Microfilms International for a 12-month renewal period in the amount of
$11,813.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-087
RADIATOR REPAIRS/CORE EXCHANGE - To A-1 Radiator for a 12-month
period with provision for two additional 12-month renewals in the estimated
annual amount of $15,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-054
VEHICLE TIRES - To the following for a 12-month period with provision for
two additional 12-month renewals - Finance and Management Services
(Mayor Pulido abstained.) SPEC 94-057
Parkhouse Tire in the estimated amount of $125,520.00
Scher Tire, Inc. in the estimated amount of $61,605.00
Pete's Road Service, Inc. in the estimated amount of $13,801.00
Berlin Tire Centers, Inc. in the estimated amount of $12,875.00
SEWER CLEANING MACHINE - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes
page 6.)
AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL POISONS - To the following for a 12-
month period with provision for two additional 12-month renewals - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 94-67500
Western Farm Service in the estimated amount of $15,679.00
Target Specialty Products in the estimated amount of $14,053.00
United Horticulture Supply in the estimated amount of $8,718.00
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
25.A.
APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE - MCFADDEN PROPERTIES
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND PROJECT - With Harris
Trust Company of California, Harris Trust and Savings Bank and Bank of
America National Trust and Savings Association - Community Development
Agency A-95-001
25.B.
TEMPORARY FIRE CHIEF SERVICES - With Allen R. Carter pending the
appointment of a new Fire Chief - Personnel Services A-95-002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
4 JANUARY 3, 1995
CONSENT CALENDAR
DEEDS-TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Motion:
Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all
necessary documents.
30.A.
Home Savings of America, FSB - 1136 W. CIVIC CENTER DRIVE -
Vehicular access rights - Community Development Agency
DEED 7730
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
31.A. VA 94-012 - 1200 W. 17th Street - Removed for separate action.
page 6.)
(See Minutes
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: 1. Appoint.
Larry M. Cooper, 3101 S. Bristol #225, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
MCGUIGAN as the Ward 6 representative to the Personnel Board for a first full
term expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Gutierrez) FILE BC
James F. Kendrick, Jr., 1323 N. Spurgeon #4B, recommended by
COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN as the Ward 6 representative to the Board
of Recreation and Parks for a first full term expiring November 30, 1998
FILE BC
J. W. "Bill" Hill, 1117 N. Concord, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
MCGUIGAN as the Ward 6 representative to the Community Redevelopment
Commission for a second full term expiring November 30, 1998
FILE BC
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 3, 1995
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Continue consideration of appointment to February 6, 1995 Council
meeting.
Cynthia A. Contreras, 1101 W. MacArthur Blvd., #150, recommended by
COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Planning
Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing
Espinoza)
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Mills
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BC
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Patrick Kelly and Gaylord Ruff, Road Machinery, Inc., raised concerns regarding award of
the bid for a sewer cleaning machine to 3T Equipment Company.
Motion: Continue consideration to January 17, 1995 Council meeting.
22.E. SEWER CLEANING MACHINE - To 3T Equipment Company, Inc. in the
amount of $88,762.46 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-058
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Moreno
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Scott Lissoy indicated he was available to respond to questions.
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance 94-012.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 3, 1995
BUSINESS CALENDAR
31.A.
VA 94-012 - 1200 W. 17th Street - Filed by Albert Lissoy and Jill Lissoy to
obtain relief from minimum landscaping setback requirements, parking
requirements and loading zone size for an existing building - Planning and
Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
Mills
ABSENT: None FILE VA
Councilmember Richardson requested that legal non-conforming uses be discussed at the
Council's upcoming development process study sessions.
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50.A.
ZOA 94-004 - RESTRICTING COMMERCIAL USES IN INDUSTRIAL
ZONES
Motion: Continue to March 6, 1995 Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NS-2242 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending
Sections 41-472, 41-472.5, 41-489, 41-489.5, 41-506, 41-509, and 41-521 of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code and adding Sections 41-481 and 41-495, to
restrict commercial uses in the Industrial Zones of the City - Planning and
Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
Councilmembers McGuigan and Richardson requested that staff identify differences between
commercial and light industrial uses, provide a map showing where changes would occur,
and analyze further industrial uses adjacent to freeways, affiliated commercial services in
industrial areas, and air quality uses.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 3, 1995
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL CITY DEPOSITORY
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-001 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana superseding Resolution 93-049 and designating First Interstate Bank as the
depository for City of Santa Ana funds, effective February 1, 1995, and
designating signatures authorized for the purpose of withdrawal of said funds -
Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Mills
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
55.B.
Motion:
AMENDMENT OF CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to add one part-time title to the City's
Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, and to amend the current annual
budget to allocate one part-time position at no additional cost - Personnel
Services
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Mills
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 1995
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1066 - CUP 94-007 - 1326 N. LOGAN
STREET - FILED BY VERONICA RUIZ
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1066 to rezone property located at 1326 N. Logan Street
from the R2 (Two-Family Residential) District to the M2 (Heavy Industrial) District
CUP 94-007 to permit an automobile salvage yard within an M2 zoning district
Legal Notice published in the Register and mailed on December 23, 1994
Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on December 12, 1994 by a 4/0 vote
with Mondo dissenting and Brown absent
Request for continuance received from applicant on December 27, 1994
Motion: Continue consideration of Amendment Application 1066 and Conditional Use
Permit Application 94-007 to February 6, 1995 meeting.
MOTION: SECOND: Moreno
VOTE: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
AYES:
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE: AMAP
CUP
75.B.
GPA 94-005 - AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1069 - VA 94-015 -
CUP 94-022 - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15044 - 601-617 E. 17TH STREET
Proposal to permit the construction of a carwash, gas station, and retail market located at
601-617 East 17th Street.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 94-005 will redesignate the area from Low Density
Residential (LR) to General Business District (GBD).
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1069 will change the zoning designation in the area from
the R1 (Single-Family Residential) District and R2 (Two-Family Residential) to the C5
(Arterial Commercial) District.
VARIANCE 94-15 would allow the placement of driveways on 17th and Santiago Streets
within 150 feet of an intersection.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
9 JANUARY 3, 1995
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-22 is required in the C5 District to allow a carwash and
service station use.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15044 proposes to subdivide the property for condominium
purposes.
Legal Notice published in the Register and mailed on December 23, 1994
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on December 12, 1994 by a 5/0
vote with Brown absent
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 1069, VA 94-015,
CUP 94-022 and Tentative Tract Map 15044 at 6:53 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of written comments by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
The following persons spoke in opposition to the above project:
Ramesh Bajaria
Ron Johnson
James Kendrick
Mel Vernon spoke in favor of the project.
There were no other speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Phil Martin and Steve Krieger, representing the applicant, and Planning and Building Agency
Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff responded to Council's questions regarding specifics of
the project including but not limited to restriction of liquor sales hours, location of
driveways, and landscaping.
Motion: 1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan with regard to
property located at the northwest corner of Seventeenth Street and Santiago
Street (GPA-94-5) - Planning and Building Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
10 JANUARY 3, 1995
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title:
ORDINANCES NS-2243 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning
certain property located on the northwest corner of Seventeenth Street and
Santiago Street from the R-1 (Single-Family Residential), R1-B (Single-Family
Residential-Parking), and R2 (Two-Family Residential) Districts to the C5
(Arterial Commercial) District (AA No. 1069) -Planning and Building Agency
FILE AMAP
Direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving VA 94-015 as
conditioned by staff and adopt the findings of fact as submitted by staff.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving CUP 94-022 as
conditioned by staff and adopt the findings submitted by staff
5. Approve.
TRACT MAP 15044 - 601-617 E. 17th Street - Filed by Paul Krieger
Enterprises/Steve Krieger to subdivide project site for condominium purposes -
Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE TMAP
Mayor Pulido requested the applicants work with the adjacent neighborhood to address
concerns regarding the fire access gate and site landscaping.
RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY - 7:30 P.M.
RECONVENED - 7:31 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JANUARY 3, 1995
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ann Davis expressed concern regarding illegal discharge of firearms by individuals
celebrating the New Year Holiday and requested more rigid Police enforcement and
imposition of stiffer penalties for violators.
Police Chief Paul Walters reported the number of shootings had decreased approximately
50% this year and that he would provide an incident report to the Council. Councilmember
Richardson requested the Chief investigate whether restricting the sale of ammunition during
the Holidays was an effective method to decrease such shootings, and if so, to work with the
other police chiefs in Orange County to enact appropriate legislation.
Margaret Farris reported continuing threats to her personal safety and requested Police
assistance.
Jan McFarlane thanked the Council for re-funding her Student-Assisted Mortgage loan.
Virgel Nickell opined that people, not guns and ammunition, caused crime. He also
encouraged the City Council to restrict alcohol sales in the City.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
In response to Councilmember Moreno's inquiry, the Clerk of the Council indicated the poll
of the Councilmembers regarding invocations at Council meetings was not yet complete.
Moreno also reported an increasing incidence of graffiti in his neighborhood which he felt
was reflective of escalating gang activity and requested additional Police enforcement.
Councilmember McGuigan requested staff prepare a fact sheet to help Councilmembers
respond to constituent inquiries regarding the recent increase in cable television rates by
Comcast Cablevision. She also asked the City Attorney to check with other legal
professionals regarding leaf blowing ordinances and the feasibility of enforcing such
ordinances.
Councilmember Richardson noted that he had requested that the Police Reserve Officers be
recognized as a group for contributing in excess of 10,000 hours of volunteer service to the
City at the next Council meeting.
In response to Councilmember Espinoza's inquiry, Public Works Agency Executive Director
Jim Ross reported the Bristol/Edinger intersection roadwork project was scheduled for
completion in May 1995 and that he would ask the contractor to repair potholes adjacent to
the project area.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JANUARY 3, 1995
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - 7:57 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. The following item was received for the January 3, 1995 Closed Session.
95.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(G.C. Section 54956.9)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Section 54956.9(b) specify number
of potential cases: One
No action was reported out of Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:19 P.M. - To January 12, 1995, Santa Ana Library, Conference
Room, 26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 3, 1995