HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-1995MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 6, 1995
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:13 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tem
TONY ESP1NOZA
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO
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
INVOCATION
Chaplain Robert Barnett
Police Department
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
40 Years of Service
Dan Laurent
Sr. Water Maintenance Supervisor
Public Works Agency
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25 Years of Service
James Albers
Firefighter
Fire Department
20 Years of Service
Steven Despenas
Sergeant
Police Department
Sherely Dodd
Secretary
Planning and Building Agency
Antonio Ochoa
Corporal
Police Department
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Appreciation presented by MAYOR PRO
TEM RICHARDSON to Sandra Thrower for her service
on the Human Relations Commission 1992-1994
Certificate of Appreciation presented by
COUNCILMEMBER MILLS to Laurence Hitterdale for
his service on the Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Committee 1992-1995
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following:
Anthony C. Cruz as the Ward 4 representative to the
Human Relations Commission
Lorri J. Schmitt-Tudor as the Ward 4 representative to the
Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
"Flight to the Future" - A Metropolitan Water District
(MWD) film regarding new Hemet Reservoir introduced
by Santa Aha MWD Representative Lee Harry
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
Removal of Items 13.A., 19.B., 22.A., 22.E, 23.A., and 31.A. for
separate action;
Abstentions by Councilmember Mills and Councilmember Espinoza on
Items 25.B. and 25.D., respectively; and
A "No" vote on 31.B. by Councilmember Moreno.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richards
None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
10.C.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1995
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 1995
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ll.A.
Motion:
ZOA 94-003 - LAUNDROMATS - PERMITTED WITHIN CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Placed on first reading by unanimous vote on February 6, 1995
Legal notice published in O.C.. Reporter on February 10, 1995
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2245 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending
Sections 41-199, 41-365.5, 41-412.5, 41-424.5 and 41-645.5 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code, to require a conditional use permit for laundromats in the
Commercial Use Districts - Planning and Building Agency
FILE BK
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. NOMINATIONS - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 63.)
13.B.
Motion:
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint.
Enriqueta L. Ramos, 1145 S. Birch St., recommended by MAYOR PULIDO as the
Mayoral representative to the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission
for a first two-year term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Nalle)
FILE BC
Michael L. Macres, 822 N. Sherry Lane, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
McGUIGAN as the Ward 6 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board
for a first full term expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Bist)
FILE BC
Linda Tatum as the California Department of Rehabilitation representative to the
Private Industry Council (Replacing Weibeky) FILE BC
Mogon:
Ratify election of chair.
David Edenhofer as Chairman of the Private Industry Council
FILE BC
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MARCH 6, 1995
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The February 6, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:00 a.m. on February 2, 1995.
15.B.
The February 21, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at noon on February 16, 1995.
15.C.
The February 23, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:00 p.m. on February 17,1995.
15.D.
Felipe Munoz' resignation from the Human Relations Commission by letter dated
February 13, 1995 effective immediately was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:00 p.m. on February 17, 1995
15.E.
The Notice of Adjournment for the February 21, 1995 City Council Meeting was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:25
p.m. on February 21, 1995.
15.F.
The Notice of Adjournment for the February 23, 1995 City Council Meeting was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:30 a.m.
on February 24, 1995.
15.G.
The March 2, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:00 p.m. on February 24,1995.
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
ZOA 94-004 - RESTRICTING COMMERCIAL USES IN INDUSTRIAL
ZONES
Motion: Continue indefinitely.
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 FILE BK
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CONSENT CALENDAR
19.B.
FRENCH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN -
Removed for separate action.. (See Minutes page 63.)
19.C.
Motion:
PAINT IT NOW PROGRAM
1. Approve.
Implementation of the Paint It Now Program within the Weed and Seed target
neighborhood
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Executive Director of the
Community Development Agency to execute.
All contracts necessary to carry out the Paint It Now Program in an amount not
to exceed $50,000.00 - Community Development Agency FILE BK
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 95-112 - JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
ACT OTPA)
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of unanticipated revenue in Fund 132 recognizing $76, 965.00 and
appropriating same into various Job Training Partnership Act Expenditure
accounts - Finance and Management Services FILE APAD
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21.A. APPLICATION FOR USED OIL CURBSIDE COLLECTION GRANT FUNDS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-011 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana approving an application for grant funds from the California Used Oil
Recycling Opportunity Grant program to develop and maintain a Used Oil
Recycling Program - Public Works Agency FILE BK
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CONSENT CALENDAR
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22.A. ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes
page 64.)
Motion:
22.B.
22.C.
22.D
22.E.
22.F.
22.G.
22.H.
22.I.
Award as recommended in Requests for Council Action.
METER/VALVE BOXES - To Armorcast Products for a final 12-month renewal
period in the amount of $51,738.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 92-186
STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES - To Superior Signal Corporation
for a second 12-month renewal period in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-002
EXCHANGE LEASE VEHICLES - SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM - To Selman
Leasing for an additional five vehicles in the estimated increase of $11,250.00
bringing the total estimated annual amount to $130,590.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 94-012
MICRO COMPUTER AND NETWORK MAINTENANCE - Removed for
separate action. (See Minutes page 65.)
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE - To Ebsco Subscription Services for a 36-
month period with provision for two 12-month renewals in the estimated annual
amount of $43,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-065
COPIER MAINTENANCE - To the following for a 12-month period with
provision for two 12-month renewals - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-067
Image IV Systems, Inc. in the estimated amount of $31,963.00
Micro Tech Services in the estimated amount of $26,500.00
TRASH CAN LINERS - PLASTIC BAGS - To Pak West Paper and Chemical for a
one-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated amount
of $51,856.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-080
RECREATION BROCHURES - PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION - To Summit
Ad Group for a period of one-year with provision for two one-year renewals in the
estimated amount of $22,846.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-088
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22.J.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES - To Diversified Photo Supply under the County of
Orange Cooperative Contract in the estimated annual amount of $50,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-090
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. TREE REMOVAL - TUSTIN, FIRST, EUCLID - Removed for separate action.
(See Minutes page 66.)
Motion: Award as recommended in Requests for Council Action.
23.B. TREE PLANTING - MCFADDEN AND WILLITS - To Emerald Landscape
Services in the amount of $19,588.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 7339-2
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
25.A.
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SUMMER
YOUTH PROGRAM. - With James A. and Sharon A. Carter for a seven-month
period in an amount not to exceed $4,460.40 per month - Community Development
Agency AGMT 95-009
25.B.
DEVELOPMENT OF A YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR JTPA -
With National Alliance of Business in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 -
Community Development Agency (Councilmember Mills abstained)
AGMT 95-010
25.C.
MANAGEMENT OF USED OIL COLLECTION PROGRAM - With Oricom in an
amount not to exceed $97,574.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 95-011
25.D.
VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT EQUIPMENT - Amendment to agreement with the
County of Orange to include felony video arraignment in an additional amount not
to exceed $20,000.00 - Police Department (Councilmember Espinoza abstained)
AGMT 95-012
25.E.
RELOCATION SERVICES - BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PROJECT -
Amendment to agreement with Pacific Relocation Consultants increasing the not-to
exceed amount from $75,000.00 to $105,000.00 - Community Development
Agency AGMT 95-013
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25.F.
SUBORDINATE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASE OF YWCA CHILD
CARE FACILITY FOR HEAD START PROGRAM - With the Santa Ana
Unified School District in the amount of $287,500.00 - Community Development
Agency AGMT 95-014
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
31.A.
CUP 94-020 - 2015 and 2017 N. Main - Removed for separate action. (See
Minutes page 66.)
Motion: Receive and file staff reports and adopt findings as submitted by staff.
31.B.
CUP 94-024 - 1640 E. Edinger - Filed by Mike Carrano to allow the expansion
of a non-freestanding restaurant in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone; and to
allow a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage License - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval
(Councilmember Moreno voted no.) FILE CUP
TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
Motion:
Approve Tentative Parcel Map 94-180 as conditioned by staff and adopt findings
as submitted by staff
32.
PARCEL MAP 94-180 - 1101 N. Bewley - Filed by Alpha Omega Construction
to subdivide a single-family lot into two parcels of land for resale purposes -
Planning and Building Agency
Zoning Administrator Action: Approval FILE TMAP
MISCELLANEOUS - LAND USE
39.A. RENAMING WEST OWENS DRIVE TO MA1NPLACE DRIVE AND EAST
OWENS DRIVE TO EAST MEMORY LANE
Motion: Affirm action of the Planning Commission.
Renaming West Owens Drive to MainPlace Drive and East Owens Drive to East
Memory Lane - Planning and Building Agency FILE BK
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13. A. NOMINATIONS
Councilmember Moreno noted that the board and commission appointments were taking longer
than usual due to work study sessions in lieu of the second regular meeting each month and
requested that appointments rather than the usual acceptance of nominations be approved.
Motion: Appoint.
Wayne W. Lewis, 1345 S. Flower, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing
Guerra) FILE BC
Robert J. MacLeod, 703 W. Memory Lane, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board for a
partial term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Sarmiento)
FILE BC
Maria T. Segura, 2722 N. Eastside Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
MOP, ENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Planning Commission for a partial
term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Espinoza) FILE BC
Mary F. Thornton, 1326 S. Ross Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
RICHARDSON as the Ward 2 representative to the Human Relations Commission
for a first full term expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Thrower)
FILE BC
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.B. FRENCH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
Public Works Agency Associate Engineer-Transportation Scott McKhann gave a staff
presentation on the Parking Plan..
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
The following persons spoke in support of the Parking Management Plan:
Jeanette Martin
Steven Cate
Debbie McEwen
Penny Houghton
Vicky Betancourt
Sandy Welch
Jim Marquez
Louise Gerhardt expressed concerns regarding Phase II of the Parking Plan.
Motion:
Approve contingent to review of Phase 1 results by the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Committee and City Council before implementation of
Phase 1l.
French Park Neighborhood Parking Management Plan, consisting of an overnight
parking restriction on certain streets in the historic French Park Neighborhood,
permit parking for qualified French Park residents, and provisions for permit
parking on additional streets in the future - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Moreno
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE REPT
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22.A. ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
Councilmember Espinoza reported he had received a number of complaints concerning the Grand
Avenue Pet Care Center and suggested the City solicit new bids for animal shelter services.
Motion: Reject contract award and authorize bids for animal shelter services.
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES - To Grand Pet Care Centers for a one-year
renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $95,875.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 92-062
MOTION: Espinoza SECOND: Moreno
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1st Substitute Motion:
Renew Grand Avenue Pet Care Center contract and request staff report from
Animal Control Officer regarding conditions at Grand Avenue Pet Care Center.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
2nd Substitute Motion:
Renew Grand Pet Care Centers contract for one year and instruct staff to
research options regarding provision of animal shelter services by other vendors.
MOTION: Mills SECOND: Richardson
1st Substitute Motion withdrawn by Maker and Second.
Vote on 2nd Substitute Motion:
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
Espinoza, Moreno
22.E.
MICROCOMPUTER AND NETWORK MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Ray LaTour, Morrow Microcomputer Services, raised questions regarding the City's bid
evaluation process and requested the bid to Jaguar Computer be rejected.
Finance and Management Services Executive Director Rod Coloma detailed the City's
evaluation process for microcomputer services. Both he and George Hansel, Jaguar Computer
Systems/MicroAge responded to Councilmembers' questions.
Motion: Award as recommended in Request for Council Action.
MICRO COMPUTER AND NETWORK MAINTENANCE - To Jaguar Computer
Systems/MicroAge for a two-year period with option for two one-year renewal
periods in the estimated amount of $219,816.00 - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Mills
Motion died for lack of second
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Motion:
Continue consideration of bid award for microcomputer services to April 3, 1995
meeting.
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Mills
ABSENT: None
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Councilmember Richardson expressed concerns regarding removal of trees included in Project
7339-1 and requested time to visit the project site.
Motion:
23.A.
Continue consideration to April 3, 1995 Council meeting.
TREE REMOVAL - TUSTIN, FIRST, EUCLID - To Landscape Engineering in the
amount of $16,973.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7339-1
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Moreno
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS\VARIANCES\PARKING WAIVERS
Councilmember Lutz expressed concern that a pawn shop use would be allowed in the
Museum District area.
Motion: Set matter for public hearing on April 3, 1995.
31.A.
CUP 94-020 - 2015 and 2017 N. Main - Filed by Donald Klein to permit a pawn
shop and secondhand goods store in a Community Commercial zoning district -
Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Espinoza
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VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CUP
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50.A.
PENALTY PROVISION FOR VIOLATION OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
REGULATIONS
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and attthorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2246 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending
Section 8-1955 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, to revise the penalty provision
for violation of the City's property maintenance regulations - City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
AMENDMENT OF CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-012 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to add the classification of DARE Officer to the
City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan - Personnel Services
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
AGMT 95-013A
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RECESSED - 8:05 P.M.
RECONVENED - 8:18 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. GPA 95-004 - MAPLE HALLADAY STREET WIDENING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 95-004 to amend the Circulation Element of the Santa Ana
General Plan and to reclassify Maple and Halladay Streets to secondary arterials
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission
Legal Notice mailed on February 17, 1995 and published in the ReEister on February 24, 1995
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment 95-004 at 8:20 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning Manager Ken Adams
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: One
HRP LanDesign, dated 2/28/95
The following persons spoke in opposition to various elements of General Plan Amendment
95-004:
Jim Hogan
Steven Brown
Frank Greco
There were no other speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:38 p.m.
Motion: Continue consideration of Resolution 95-013 relating to General Plan Amendment
95-004 to Council meeting of June 5, 1995.
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember Moreno requested a "profit and loss" statement of the impacts on property
taxes resulting from the street widening project.
75.B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FY 94-95
MODIFICATION
Public Hearing to consider amending the CDBG Fiscal Year 94-95 Final Statement to allow
for a $13,900,000.00 Section 108 loan to fund construction of the new Police Holding Facility
Legal Notice published in the Register on February 25, 1995
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the proposed Community Development Block
Grant modification at 8:46 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Community Development Agency Executive
Director Cindy Nelson
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed CDBG modification:
Florence Leach
Edmundo Cardenas
George Estrada
Rick Rodriguez expressed concern that recreation and park projects would be impacted due to
the need to use future CDBG funds for loan repayments.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:57 p.m.
In response to Councilmember Moreno, City Manager David Ream clarified that social service
programs funded under the Community Development Block Grant budget would not be
impacted by the Section 108 loan, stated that other resources were available for park projects,
and suggested that unused Delhi Park project funds could be transferred to the Memorial Park
project.
Motion: 1. Approve.
Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant FY 94-95 Final
Statement to allow for a $13,900,000.00 Section 108 loan to fund construction of
the new Police Holding Facility - Community Development Agency
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2. Authorize.
City Manager to submit the Section 108 loan guarantee application and any
subsequent amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
MOTION: Moreno
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE
RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY - 9:04 P.M.
RECONVENED - 8:05 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Miles Leach reiterated his suggestion to require the Oath of Office for City board and
commission members to swear allegiance to the City Charter in addition to the U.S. and
California Constitutions. City Attorney Edward Cooper explained that the Oath delivered by
the Clerk of the Council was the only one permitted by the California Constitution and that
Mr. Leach's suggestion would be unconstitutional.
Sandra Thrower requested the City Council encourage the participation of more African-
Americans on City boards and commissions and be more diligent regarding oversight of the
issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Control permits.
Barbara Fernandez opined no statute of limitations applied to her claim against the City.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno indicated his discomfort over the loan application for additional HUD
funds to compensate for monies lost as a result of the Orange County bankruptcy (see Minutes
page 69), but opined such a course of action was preferable to laying off staff.
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Councilmember McGuigan reported numerous phone calls from constituents who had been
unable to hold garage sales per the City's garage schedule due to rain. Councilmembers
discussed this issue and requested staff develop ordinance amendment alternatives for
inclement weather.
Councilmember McGuigan reported she, Councilmember Lutz, and Mayor Pulido had toured
the Riverview West neighborhood and would be meeting with the City Manager and staff to
resolve issues of neighborhood concern.
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson reported the Recreation and Parks Board was working on a curfew
policy. He requested the Police Chief and the School Districts be contacted for input with
regard to this issue.
Councilmember Espinoza noted rain decreased "cruising" activities and inquired as to whether
decreasing the number of traffic lanes would be an effective way to abate cruising. Mayor
Pulido commented that enforcement against cruising was a matter of state legislation and
suggested Councilmembers lobby for appropriate statutory actions.
Councilmember Lutz reported the death of Jan Boer, a community activist from the
Washington Square Neighborhood, and expressed his condolences. Lutz then reported that
Tim Rush, a member of the International Clock Association, had expressed a willingness to
repair the large clock in the Spurgeon building in downtown Santa Aha and was seeking
donations to underwrite the clock repair.
Councilmember Mills expressed congratulations to Assistant City Manager Debra Kurita on
the birth of a baby boy.
Mayor Pulido indicated he was appointing several task forces for policy advisory purposes:
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson and Councilmember Lutz were assigned to concentrate on
Downtown issues, Councilmembers Mills and Lutz on arts and culture, and Councilmembers
Moreno and Espinoza on youth services.
9:38 P.M. ~ Councilmembers McGuigan and Moreno left the meeting
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 9:39 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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 March 6, 1995 Closed Session.
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95.A.
LIABILITY CLAIMS (G.C. Section 54956.95)
Claimant: County Sanitation Distdct, Claim No. 94-214
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Aha
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 9:42 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
except Councilmembers McGuigan and Moreno
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Motion: Authorize settlements as follows:
Claimant: County Sanitation District, Claim No. 94-214
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Aha, negotiated settlement in the amount
of $20,000.000.
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Lutz, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
None
ABSENT: McGuigan, Moreno
ADJOURNMENT - 9:42 P.M. - In memory of community activist Jan Boer
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINI.rl~S 73 MARCH 6, 1995