HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-1995MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 17, 1995
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:19 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
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Frank Luna
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Recreation and Community Services
Patricia Rice
Sr. Management Analyst
Public Works Agency
Nancy Soward
Detention Office
Police Department
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR
PULIDO to the following for donations of parts and
labor for the City's DARE Program pickup truck:
A1 Martinez - A1 Martinez Auto Body & Paint
Richard Matheny - WestNet
Master Chang - Il-Do Tae Kwon Do Association
Six students from Il-Do Tae Kwon Do gave a martial
arts demonstration. Police Chief Paul Walters was
presented with an Honorary 2nd Degree Black Belt by
Master Chang.
Proclamation declaring February 1995 as "Rotary Four-
Way Test Month" presented by COUNCILMEMBER
RICHARDSON to Santa Ana Rotary Club President
Ben Benjamin and Vice President Nat Lamm
Proclamation declaring February 1995 as "Santa Ana
Police Reserve Corps Month" in recognition of 10,400
volunteer service hours in 1994 presented by
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON to the following:
Corporal Alan Caddell
Sergeant George Alaniz
Sergeant Robert De La Garza
Sergeant Dennis Hoffer
Officer Robert Ayres
Officer Alan Berg
Officer Tom Bessant
Officer James Bray
Officer Domingo Cabrera
Officer Ron Doscher
Officer Roger Kooi
Officer Alex Lopez
Officer David Madrid
Officer Brent Mosbrook
Officer Robert Pendergraft
Officer Victor Rodriguez
Officer Jose Torres
Certificates of Recognition presented by
COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to Mater Dei team
members and coaches for winning the following events:
- Football (Coach Bruce Rollinson)
CIF Southern Section Div. 1 Championship
National Champions USA TODAY
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National Coach of the Year USA TODAY
- Cheer & Song (Coordinator John Merino)
National Championship - Co-ed Cheer
National Championship - Dance
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
1. Removal of Items 13.B. and 19.A. for separate action.
2. Councilmember Mills' abstention on Item 20.A.
3. Councilmember Mills' "NO" vote on Item 22.C.
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1995
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. However, if a
Councilmember was absent from the previous meeting, but is present for this meeting and does
not declare otherwise, his/her vote is recorded as affirmative. Absences from the current
meeting are recorded as such.
11.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1069 - VA 94-015 -
CUP 94-022 - 601-617 E. 17TH STREET
(Placed on first reading, City Attorney authorized on January 3, 1995 by
unanimous vote.)
Motion: I. Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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JANUARY 17, 1995
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCE 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
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-004 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana approving Conditional Use Permit 94-22 and Variance No. 94-15, to allow
a Car Wash, Service Station and Market at 601-617 East Seventeenth Street -
Planning and Building Agency FILE CUP/VA
NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARING
Motion: Continue indefinitely.
12.A. SOUTH MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
FILE RDV
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
NOMINATIONS
Motion: Set for consideration at next regular meeting.
Anthony C. Cruz, 2311 E. Santa Clara, Apt. gA, recommended by
COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA as the Ward 4 representative to the Human
Relations Commission for a first full term expiring on November 30, 1998
(Replacing Romero) FILE BC
Lorri J. Schmitt-Tudor, 1014 N. Louise St., recommended by
COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA as the Ward 4 representative to the
Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a first full term
expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Hitterdale) FILE BC
13 B.
APPOINTMENTS - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 21.)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The January 3, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 4:00 p.m. on December 28, 1994.
15.B.
Notice of Adjournment of the January 3, 1995 City Council Meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:23 p.m. on
January 3, 1995.
15.C.
Carol D. Weirbeky's resignation from the Private Industry Council by letter
dated December 22, 1994 effective December 28, 1994 was posted on the door
of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:30 p.m. on January 5,
1995
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
Motion: Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 23.)
19.A.
DESIGNATION OF LACY NEIGHBORHOOD AS THE 4TH INSPECTION
AREA OF THE PROACTIVE RENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM -
Planning and Building Agency FILE BK
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 95-090 - SB 821 FUNDS - CITYWlDE
PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of additional SB 821 FY 1994-95 Local Program funds in Fund 403 and
appropriating same to the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) revenue sharing project funds for Citywide Pedestrian Improvements -
Finance and Management Services (Councilmember Mills abstained.)
FILE APAD
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CONSENT CALENDAR
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21.A. MOBILE HOME REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
Motion: Authorize.
Implementation of the Mobile Home Rehabilitation Grant Program and
execution of the Program Grant agreement by the Community Development
Agency Executive Director - Community Development Agency
FILE BK
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award as recommended in Requests for Council Action.
22.A.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - DEC VAX SYSTEM - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - To Digital Equipment Corporation for a third annual contract
renewal in the amount of $17,772.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 92-103
22.B.
SEWER CLEANING MACHINE - To 3T Equipment Company, Inc. in the
amount of $88,762.46 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-058
22.C.
POLICE DOG K-9 TRAINING VEHICLE - To Guaranty Chevrolet in the
amount of $32,161.25 - Finance and Management Services (Councilmember
Mills voted "NO".) SPEC 94-086
22.D.
OFFICE SUPPLIES - To Eastman Incorporated under the County of Orange
Cooperative Agreement #D32 in the estimated annual amount of $100,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-094
22.E.
SIGNS AND RELATED HARDWARE - To the following for a 12-month
period with provision for two 12-month renewals - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 94-184
Traffic Specialties, Inc. in the estimated amount of $21,843.00
Zumar Industries, Inc. in the estimated amount of $33,528.00
Maneri Sign Company, Inc. in the estimated amount of $46,104.00
Safeway Sign Company in the estimated amount of $62,064.00
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CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
25.A.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES REIMBURSEMENTS - With State of
California Department of Transportation for services related to the widening of
1-5 through the City of Santa Ana- Public Works Agency
AGMT 95-003
25.B.
CIVIC CENTER PARKING LICENSE - With County of Orange for a two-year
period in the monthly amount of $1,000.00 - Community Development Agency
AGMT 95-004
Motion:
25.C.
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute all documents.
LOAN GUARANTEE ASSISTANCE - With the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (Section 108 HUD) in the amount of
$20,000,000.00 for the Bristol Corridor Project - Community Development
Agency AGMT 93-007
FISCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT - With Chemical Bank of New York for the
$20,000,000.00 Section 108 HUD-guaranteed loan for the Bristol Corridor
Project - Community Development Agency AGMT 93-007A
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
13.B. APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember McGuigan requested the removal of Laurence Hitterdale's appointment from
the Agenda.
Motion: Appoint.
Brian Bist, 1205 S. Birch St., recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
RICHARDSON as the Ward 2 representative to the Community Redevelopment
and Housing Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1998
(Replacing Alleman) FILE BC
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
Laurence Hitterdale (APPOINTMENT REMOVED FROM AGENDA)
Marion C. Monkvic, 3625 S. Ross, recommended by MAYOR PULIDO as the
Mayoral representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee for a second two-year term expiring November 30, 1996
FILE BC
Alexander Nalle, 1926 Heliotrope Drive, recommended by MAYOR PULIDO
as the Mayoral representative to the Planning Commission for a first two-year
term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Miller) FILE BC
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
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
Ollie Whitaker, 2102 W. Moore, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ
as the Ward 5 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks for a partial
term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Fennell) FILE BC
Pearl Raya as the City's representative to the Orange County Community
Development Council FILE BC
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Mills
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
Councilmember Richardson requested staff:
investigate funding sources to cover the shortfall in the "Gold Seal
Program" which recognizes outstanding management and maintenance of
rental properties; and
work with Father Chris Smith and Sister Michelle of St. Joseph's Church
and Garfield Elementary School Principal Carol Bryan in implementing
the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program in the Lacy area.
Motion: Approve.
19.A.
DESIGNATION OF LACY NEIGHBORHOOD AS THE 4TH INSPECTION
AREA OF THE PROACTIVE RENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ~
Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY
ACT/HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY PROGRAM (ISTEA/HES)
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-005 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to execute
agreements with Caltrans for the Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency
Act/Hazard Elimination Safety Program (ISTEA/HES) on behalf of the City of
Santa Ana- Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.B.
Motion:
SALE OF WATER TANK
Approve deed and authorize execution of all necessary documents by the
Mayor and Clerk of the Council.
SALE OF SOUTH WATER TANK OF SOUTH RESERVOIR - To the Orange
County Water District for the amount of $5,000,000.00 - Community
Development Agency DEED 7 7 3 7
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-006 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery by the
City of a modification of ground lease and a modification of lease, making
certain determinations relating thereto; and authorizing certain other action in
connection therewith - Community Development Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
AGMT 95-005
AGMT 95-006
RECESSED TO SANTA ANA FINANCING AUTHORITY FOLLOWED BY SANTA
ANA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SANTA ANA FINANCING
AUTHORITY AND SANTA ANA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -
7:10 P.M.
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL - 7:29 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
James Kendrick opined a recent Orange County Register series had seriously damaged his
neighborhood through its focus on gang activities in the area.
Patricia Buttress introduced herself as the new Southern California Edison Area Manager,
replacing Brad Martin.
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90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
In response to Councilmember Moreno's inquiry regarding invocations at Council meetings,
the Clerk of the Council indicated she would ask the Santa Aha Police Department chaplains
to provide this service on a rotational basis. Moreno noted that a pay telephone removed on
4th Street had been relocated directly across the street, and asked if the Council could
regulate the placement of public telephones. The City Manager indicated he would
investigate and provide a report to the Council.
Councilmember McGuigan reported a communication from the Orange County Sanitation
District that indicated residents had removed a number of manhole covers to facilitate
drainage during the recent rains and subsequent flooding. She cautioned against this
practice, stating removal of manhole covers was a violation of federal law. McGuigan
expressed concern for the earthquake victims in Kobe, Japan.
Councilmember Richardson requested staff:
prepare an appropriate recognition for departing Southern California
Edison Manager Brad Martin;
ask billboard companies to remove graffiti from their signs, particularly in
the Wilshire Square Neighborhood; and
work with the adjacent community regarding whether Edgewood
(scheduled to open after its closure due to the I-5 widening) should be
opened or remain closed at its intersection with Main Street.
Councilmember Mills requested that any members of the television audience interested in
applying for a position on the Cable Television Advisory or Library Boards contact her.
Mayor Pulido requested the Clerk of the Council prepare individual certificates of
recognition for the I1 Do Tae Kwon Do students who had performed at the Council meeting
and the Mater Dei football team, cheer, and song leaders.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 7:47 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
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 17, 1995 Closed Session.
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95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (G.C.
Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: City of Santa Aha v. 5-Star, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 726083
No action was reported out of Closed Session.
RECESS - 7:58 P.M. - 8:14 P.M.
RECONVENED - 8:14 P.M. - In Room 510, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza with all
Councilmembers present
WORK STUDY SESSION
POLICY DISCUSSION OF CITY'S DEVELOPMENT GOALS, POLICIES, AND
PROCESSES
Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff briefly reviewed the
City's Vision and Goals and the schedule of upcoming work study sessions on the City's
development processes. She indicated the purpose of the sessions was to work toward
agreement between staff and the Council with regard to development in a built-out city, and
that the primary activity of this session would be to identify areas of particular interest to the
Council.
Councilmembers discussed the information sources including case studies, benchmark cities,
and customer feedback that would be used for the work study sessions.
Councilmember Mills encouraged the attendance of Planning Commissioners at the sessions.
Councilmember Richardson requested any written materials be provided in advance of the
meetings.
Uptegraff facilitated a brainstorming session with the Council which identified several areas
for discussion at future sessions including but not limited to:
mixed zoning in the Logan Neighborhood;
residential fence heights;
commercial signs, mobile signs, sign standards, and enforcement of sign
violations;
parking overflow from adjacent uses into residential neighborhoods;
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WORK STUDY SESSION
coordinating the Community Development Agency's business
retention/attraction programs (e.g. Enterprise Zone) with the Planning and
Building Agency's development process;
processing and inspection procedures, department policies, coordination
between departments, lead responsibility for conflict resolution, time
frames, and customer service orientation
Code modernization, increased staff discretion, and progressive
implementation of planning and zoning requirements
identification of mandatory in contrast to discretionary regulations; and
air quality standards and other externally imposed regulations
Mayor Pulido requested staff provide statistics regarding permit approvals and denials.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:51 P.M. -
To 5:30 p.m. on January 26, 1995 in the Santa Ana
Library 2nd Floor Conference Room,
26 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana
Clerk of the Council
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