HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-05-1995MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 5, 1995
CALLED TO ORDER
6:11 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
TONY ESPINOZA
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO
Absent: NONE
STAFF
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
WILLIAM J. NAVAJA, Asst. Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO
~VOCATION
Chaplain Robert Barnett
Police Department
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Irma Vasquez
Sergeant
Police Department
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 141 JUNE 5, 1995
25 Years of Service
David Redwine
Sergeant
Police Department
30 Years of Service
Don Kennedy
Captain
Fire Department
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award for outstanding
conservatorship of Santa Ana's history presented by
MAYOR PULIDO and MAYOR PRO TEM
RICHARDSON to Diann Marsh, author of Santa Ana:
An Illustrated History, 125th Anniversary_ Edition
Donation of $30,000 check from the Santa Ana Kiwanis
Club for Thornton "Barrier Free" Park presented by Santa
Ana Kiwanis Club President Armen Keuilian to MAYOR
PRO TEM RICHARDSON and Certificate of Recognition
presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to
Santa Ana Kiwanis Club President Armen Keuilian and
various Club representatives
Certificates of Recognition for outstanding contributions
to the Federal Courthouse Mural Project presented by
COUNCILMEMBERS MILLS and LUTZ to the
following:
CONTRIBUTING RESTAURANTS
Boardwalk Cafe
Burger King
Donut Inn
Los Panchos
Restaurant
Pop's Cafe
Shetly's Courthouse Bistro
Taco Bell
Rick Ankrom
Ann Anson
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
Daniel Arvizu
President/Owner, ARTEGEO
Allison Kendis
David Kiddie
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Randy Au
Taft Brand
Cheryl Bookout
Rene Mel Cardona
Cage Chameleon
Lynne Coenan
Don Cribb
Angela D'Agostino
Sean De Wine
Sandra Deeks
Nilza Di Carlo
Frank Dixon
Joyelyn Dixon
Ann Douglas
Nina Fasoulidou
Anna Friesen
Jeffrey Frisch
Diane Gamboa
Jorge A. Gordillo
Javier Guardado
Jennifer Irani
Mariko Ishshara
Jean Fitch Jones
Lynn Kubasek
Nancy Lutz
Leonard Maldonado
Jules Margolis
Gil Marrero
Oscar Martinez
Daniel Montano
Myrella Moses
Cornellius O'Leary
Bob Pece
Jennifer Plessinger
Christopher Ramsey
Dorfit Rawlins
Meg Rowntree
Ken Ruzic
Grace Sanlin
Connie Sasso
Mike Sasso
Duncan Simcoe
Kathy Simcoe
Pamela Simonton
Dedra Trotter
Kenneth John Verdugo
Generous donations to the children and community of
Santa Ana by Amar Ranch Market General Manager
Bernard "Bernie" McKeehan recognized by
COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA
Certificate of Recognition for over 75 years of outstanding
service to the community presented by
COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to Helen Davis and
Audrey Tewell, members of the Santa Ana American
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 131
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by Assistant Clerk of the Council William Z.
Navaja to the following:
Louisa P. Soils, Ward 4 representative to the Library
Board
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
1. Abstention by Councilmember Espinoza on Item 12.B.
2. Abstention by Councilmember Mills on Item 25.A
3. Removal of Item 25.F. for separate action.
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A
10.B.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 1, 1995
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 15, 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, ifa
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.
Motion:
ll.A
(Placed on first reading on May 1, 1995 by unanimous vote)
Published in the O. C. Reporter on May 5, 1995
Place ordinances on second reading and adopt.
REGULATION OF NEWSBOXES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
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ll.B.
ll.C.
ll.D.
ORDINANCE NS-2248 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Article
V of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, regulating newsboxes in the
public right-of-way - Public Works Agency FILE BK
NUMBER OF DOGS PER HOUSEHOLD
ORDINANCE NS-2249 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section
5-50 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, pertaining to the number of dogs which may
be kept by persons in the City of Santa Ana - Police Department
FILE BK
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF BUILDING CODE
ORDINANCE NS-2250 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana repealing Section
8-91 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, pertaining to penalties for violation of the
Building Code - Planning and Building Agency FILE BK
REGULATION OF VEHICLE FOOD VENDORS
ORDINANCE NS-2251 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Sections
36-700, 36-709 and 1-18.1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and repealing Sections
36-715 and 36-716, pertaining to the sale of food from vehicles - Police Department
FILE BK
NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARING
12.A
Motion:
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-004 - CIRCULATION ELEMENT &
RECLASSIFICATION OF MAPLE AND HALLADAY STREETS
FILE GPA
Continue indefinitely.
12.B.
Motion:
ABANDONMENT 95-A5 MORTIMER STREET BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH
STREETS
Adopt resolution setting matter for public hearing on July 3, 1995.
RESOLUTION 95-016 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
declaring its intention to vacate Mortimer Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets,
setting a public hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted and
published - Community Development Agency (Councilmember Espinoza
abstained.) FILE CA
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Richard Freeman, 2022 N. Olive, as the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a
first full term expiring November 30, 1998 FILE BC
Nadine Rodriguez, 2325 Riverside Drive as the Santa Aha Unified School District
representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks for a second full term expiring
November 30, 1998 FILE BC
13.B.
Motion:
BIANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT
Receive and file report.
Biannual Attendance Reports - October 1994 - March 1995
FILE BC
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A
Margaret Harwood's resignation from the Human Relations Commission by letter
effective May 1, 1995 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic
Center Plaza, at 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 1995.
15.B.
The May 1, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:45 a.m. on April 26,1995.
15.C.
The May 15, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza at 11:00 a.m. on May 10,1995.
15.D.
The Notice of Adjournment of the May 15, 1995 Council Meeting to June 1,
1995 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at
9:50 p.m onMay 15, 1995.
15.E.
The June 1, 1995 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:00 a.m. on May 26, 1995.
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15.F.
Richard B. Kirwan's resignation from the Library Board effective May 22, 1995 was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:00 p.m. on
May 30, 1995.
20.A
Motion:
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 95-152 - TUSTIN AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS
1. Approve.
TUST1N AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - 17TH ST TO 300 FEET NORTH OF
FRANZEN - Change Order 1; increasing in the amount of $128,438.00 - Public
Works Agency PROJ 2575
2. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of Local Drainage Area 2 funds in Fund 202 recognizing $89,465.00 and
appropriating same for storm drain improvements in conjunction with the Tustin
Avenue reconstruction project - Finance and Management Services
FILE APAD
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award as recommended in Requests for Council Action.
22.A
TYPEWRITER MAINTENANCE - With Total Concept Services for a final one-
year renewal period in the estimated amount of $10,800.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 91-026
22.B.
REAGENT DRUG TEST KITS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Adamson
Industries for a final one-year renewal period in the estimated amount of $52,230.00
- Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-011
22.C.
MiCRO COMPUTER HARDWARE AND PRINTERS - To the following for a
one-year renewal period - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-021
Forbes Computer Group in the estimated amount of $75,000.00
Micro Express in the estimated amount of $75,000.00
Valcom Computer Center in the estimated amount of $40,000.00
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22.D.
KODAK MICROGRAPHICS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - To Eastman Kodak Company as the sole source provider for one
year in the amount of $12,991.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 93-069
22.E.
TRAFFIC AND CURB PAINT - To the following for a one-year renewal period -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-630
Morton International Coatings in the estimated amount of $59,106.00
Pervo Paint in the estimated amount of $3,649.00
22.F.
REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES - To Consolidated Reprographics for the first one-
year renewal period in the estimated amount of $84,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 94-002
22.G.
CUSTODIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - To Metro Building
Maintenance Company for a one-year renewal period in the estimated annual
amount of $51,504.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-024
22.H.
PARAMEDIC BILLING - To Wittman Enterprises for a one-year renewal period
ending June 30, 1996 in the per patient account cost of $10.40 - Finance and
Management Services/FireDepartment SPEC 94-038
22.I.
SPANISH LANGUAGE CHILDREN'S BOOKS - To Fondo Cultural Latino-
Americano for a 12-month renewal period in the estimated annual amount of
$20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-042
22.J.
BODY ARMOR (BULLET-PROOF VESTS) - To Topline USA under the County
of Orange contract for a 12-month renewal period in the estimated annual amount of
$90,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-089
22.K
TRANSMISSION SERVICE - FLEET MAINTENANCE - To Motra Transmission
Center for a 12-month period with provision for two 12-month renewals in the
estimated annual amount of $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 95-010
22.L.
POLICE MOTORCYCLES (7) - To VIP Motorcycles, Inc. in the amount of
$59,343.18 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-012
22.M.
FACSIMILE MACHINE MAINTENANCE - To Newport Office Equipment for a
three-year period in the estimated annual amount of $7,080.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 95-014
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22.N.
22.0.
PAGING SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY PERSONNEL - To MobileMedia
Communications Inc. for a 36-month period with provision for two 12-month
renewal in the estimated annual amount of $20,100.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 95-015
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT - FIRE STATION 4 - To Adelphia, Inc. DBA Chandler's Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration in the amount of $3,868.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 95-118641
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award as recommended in Requests for Council Action.
23.A
FAIRVIEW STREET REHABILITATION - ANAHURST PLACE TO EDINGER
- Golden Meadows Construction for Bid Alternate II in the estimated amount of
$465,259.25 with total estimated construction cost of $606,000.00 - Public Works
Agency PROJ 1552
23.B.
SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - To California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.
for Base Bid plus Alternate 1 in the estimated amount of $578,845.27 with total
estimated construction cost of $700,600.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 2179
23.C.
RED CURB PAINTING - VARIOUS STREETS - To Merzi Painting and
Construction in the amount of $65,435.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 2183
23.D.
WROUGHT IRON FENCING - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER -
To Hondo Company in the estimated amount of $17,745.00 with total estimated
construction cost ot'$25,800.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2936
23 .E.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS - SHELTON, CIVIC CENTER DRIVE & SIXTH
STREET - To Kennedy Pipeline Company in the estimated amount of
$1,013,776.00 with total estimated construction cost of $1,273,500.00 - Public
Works Agency PROJ 7583
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23.F.
Reject all bids.
MADISON PARK RENOVATION - Public Works Agency PROJ 6272/6305
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
25.A
MASTER FUNDiNG AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
FUNDED BY MEASURE M AND THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
FACILITIES PROGRAM - With Orange County Transportation Authority - Public
Works Agency (Councilmember Mills abstained.) AGMT 95-026
25.B
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES - With Electronic
Engineering Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.00 - Public Works
Agency AGMT 95-027
25.C.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS -
RENEWAL - With Westnet Systems, Inc in the estimated annual amount of
$40,000.00 - Fire Department AGMT 95-028
25.D
ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR
CITYWIDE AUTOMATION - With the Warner Group in an amount not to exceed
$71,250.00 - Finance and Management Services AGMT 95-029
25.E.
LEASE TERMiNATION - NORTHEAST CORNER OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
AND SYCAMORE STREET - With Title Insurance and Trust Company -
Community Development Agency AGMT 95-030
25.F.
DELHI PARK IMPROVEMENTS - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes
page 153.)
25.G.
JO1NT POWERS AUTHORITY - 800 MHZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS &
DESIGNATION OF BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Mo6on:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
COUNTY 800 MHZ COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY - With the County of Orange - Finance and Management Services
AGMT 95-032
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2. Designate.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services as the City's representative
to the Joint Powers Authority Executive Board
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29.A
AMERICAN LODGING - ACQUISITION OF 1025 N. SPURGEON
Motion: 1. Approve.
Deferred payment loan in the maximum amount of $220,000.00 and a Community
Housing Development Organization administrative grant of $2,000.00 per unit for a
total of $8,000.00 to American Lodging for the acquisition and rehabilitation of
four units located at 1025 N. Spurgeon - Community Development Agency
2. Direct.
City Attorney to prepare and the Executive Director of the Community
Development Agency to execute an amended loan agreement and all other required
documents as necessary - Community Development Agency FILE BK
29.B.
OFFER TO PURCHASE VARIOUS COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY
Motion: Authorize City Manager to submit an offer to purchase.
County-owned properties (Phoenix House site, Fruit Street complex, Santa Ana
Boulevard remnant, Forrest Paul site, Orange County Housing Authority building
and parking lot) for the full amount of value as determined by the County for a total
amount of $8,839,000.00 with the stipulation that the value of the properties be
credited against the amount owed by County to City - Community Development
Agency FILE BK
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Receive and file staff reports and adopt findings as submitted by staff.
31.A
CUP 95-004 - 1110 E. 17th - Filed by AirTouch Cellular to allow the modification
and enhancement of an existing 60-foot cellular monopole in the General
Commercial (C-2) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CLIP
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CLIP 95-005 - 2701 W. 5th - Filed by AirTouch Cellular to allow the installation of
a new 60-foot high cellular monopole located at the Spurgeon Intermediate School
in the Open Space (O) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CLIP
CLIP 95-006 - 2210 S. Ritchey - Filed by AirTouch Cellular to allow the installation
of a new 60-foot high cellular monopole in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
- Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CLIP
TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
Moffon:
Approve tentative parcel map as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as
submitted by staff.
32.A
Parcel Map 94-189 - 1322 E. Warner - Filed by Fuscoe Engineering for the
Southern California Edison Company to subdivide an existing lot into two parcels -
Planning and Building Agency
Zoning Administrator Action: Approval F1LE PMAP
FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
Motion: Approve final parcel map and accept dedications thereon.
33.A
Parcel Map 95-122 - 855-1005 S. Bristol - Consolidates nine lots and one parcel
consisting of 1.55 acres of land into one parcel o Public Works Agency
FILE PMAP
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
AGREEMENTS
25.F.
DELHI PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Allen Doby and McLarend/Vasquez Inc.
Principal Architect Ernie Vasquez, the Project Design Consultant, gave a slide presentation on the
Delhi Park Project.
The following individuals spoke in support of the Delhi Park Project.
Bob Silva, Monroe Elementary School Principal
Nicolas Mufioz, Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)
Olivia Quintana, OCCCO
Catalina Mufioz, OCCCO
Al Chavez, Delhi Center
Irene Martinez, Delhi Center
Beatriz Vasquez
In response to inquiries from the above speakers, City Manager David Ream announced that
Mayor Pulido and City staffwould be attending a scheduled June 15, 1995 community meeting to
discuss the implementation of the Delhi Park Project. Ream then related the project's funding and
construction timeline, and reaffirmed the City's commitment to complete the 31,000-square foot
project estimated to cost some $4 million on a timely basis.
Councilmember Moreno commended staff on the City's innovative plan to contract out the
Community Center's operations to a non-profit organization that has been working in the
neighborhood for decades.
Motion: 1. Approve.
Conceptual plans for Delhi Park Expansion and Delhi Recreation & Community
Center
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
OPERATION OF DELHI RECREATION AND COMMUNITY CENTER - With
Delhi Center - Recreation and Community Services Agency AGMT 95-031
3. Direct.
Release of Request for Proposals to retain a consultant for the preparation of design
development plans on Delhi Park Expansion and Delhi Recreation & Community
Center
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MOTION: Moreno
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Pulido
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Richardson
None
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50.A GARAGE SALE REGULATIONS - INCLEMENT WEATHER
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2252 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section
41-193 o£the Santa Ana Municipal Code to allow for additional weekends for
garage sales in the event of inclement weather - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE BK
RESOLUTIONS
55.A APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FY 95-96
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-017 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
establishing the appropriations limit of the City of Santa Ana for Fiscal Year 1995-
96 - Finance and Management Services
AB SENT:
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MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
None:
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE BK
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RECESSED - 7:32 P.M.
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:58 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A
CUP 95-002 - DRIVE-THRU WINDOW - 2300 S. MAIN - MCDONALD'S
CUP 95-002 to allow a drive-thru window in conjunction with a fast food establishment in the
General Commercial (C-2) zoning district
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on April 10, 1995 by a 6/0 vote with
Doughty absent
Legal Notice mailed on May 9,1995
The Mayor opened the public heating regarding Conditional Use Permit 95-002 at 7:59 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Planning
Manager Ken Adams
Presentation of written communications by Assistant Clerk of the Council William Z. Navaja:
None
The following individuals spoke on the matter.
Howard Bums, representing McDonald's Corporate Office, spoke in support of the item and
expressed concern regarding periodic reviews on operating hours conditioned by staff
Marjorie Le Gaye, representing property owners of the project site leased by the applicant, spoke
in support of the item and stated that an impending proposal for alley abandonment would create
a drainage problem for the applicant.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m.
In response to Councilmember Mills' inquiry, Police Chief Walters clarified that staff review of the
project's operating hours would be done only on an as-needed basis.
After extensive Council discussion on the alley abandonment and drainage, Mayor Pro Tem
Richardson noted that the matter was not on the Agenda and requested staff prepare an analysis
of the issues for Council consideration.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approv#~g CUP 95-002 as
conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff.
MOTION: Mills
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE CLIP
Mayor Pulido congratulated the applicant on the project's approval and indicated City Manager
David Ream would be working on the alley issue raised during the public hearing.
75 B. FY 95-96 CITY BUDGET AND ANNUAL FEES
Public hearing to consider the City's Fiscal Year 95-96 Budget and related matters
Legal Notice published in the Register on May 26 and June 2, 1995
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the FY 95-96 City Budget and Annual Fees at
8:32 p.m.
Mark Rosen, representing the Santa Ana Police Towing Association, requested a continuance of
the following item to enable the Association to meet with staff and discuss Association concerns
regarding the ordinance's franchise and fee proposals.
75.B.7. ROTATIONAL TOW FRANCHISE ORDINANCE (Taken out of Agenda order)
Motion: Continue consideration of item to June 19, 1995.
ORDINANCE NS-2255 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding an article entitled Vehicle Towing and
Recovery Services to Chapter 15 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code - Police
Department
MOTION: Moreno
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Pulido
FILE BK
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Richardson
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Francisco Gutierrez and Finance and Management Services Budget Officer Gina Schuchard
Presentation of written communications by Assistant Clerk of the Council William Z. Navaja:
None
The following persons spoke regarding the FY 95-96 Budget and Annual Fees:
Kathi Jo Brunning, the City's representative to the Santiago Library System Advisory Board,
spoke on the proposed Non-Resident Library Card Fee (under Miscellaneous Fees) and stated she
wanted the Council to understand that a vote for this Fee would require the City to withdraw
from the Santiago Library System Advisory Board.
Florence Leach spoke on the budget's proposed fee and rate adjustments on various City services
and Measure R, an initiative to increase the sales tax by a half cent in the wake of the Orange
County bankruptcy.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:57 p.m.
75.B. 1. 1995-96 BUDGET
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2253 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana appropriating
monies to the several offices, agencies and departments of the City for Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 1995 - Finance and Management Services
FILE BDGT
75.B.2
DRAINAGE AREA FEES
2. Place ordinance on first on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2254 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section
34-191, 34-193 and 34-194 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code repealing Section 34-
195, pertaining to drainage area fees- Public Works Agency FILE BK
3. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-019 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
setting drainage area fees - Public Works Agency FILE BK
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75.B.3.
75.B.4.
75.B.5.
75.B.6.
75.B.7.
75.B.8.
REFUSE COLLECTION
4. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95- 020 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
to revise the City's curbside refuse collection rate effective July 1, 1995 - Public
Works Agency (Councilmember Moreno voted "NO".)
SEWER CONNECTION FEES
5.
Adopt resolution.
FILE BK
RESOLUTION 95-021 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana establishing sewer connection fees - Public Works Agency
FILE BK
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
6. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-022 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
establishing a Uniform Schedule of Fees and repealing Resolution Number 94-036 -
Finance and Management Services FILE BK
WATER RATES
7. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 95-023 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
revising the water rates of the City of Santa Ana- Public Works Agency
FILE BK
ROTATIONAL TOW FRANCHISE (See Minutes page 156.)
REFUSE FRANCHISE FEE
9. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to execute
agreement.
REVISING REFUSE FRANCHISE FEE FROM 5 TO 6 PERCENT - With Great
Western Reclamation - Public Works Agency AGMT 95-032
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Mills
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson responded to Brunning's concern on the proposed non-resident
Library Card Fee, explaining the Council was aware of the proposal's various ramifications, and
expressed the Council's support of the item.
Mayor Pulido noted the City faced a very difficult budget process in light of the Orange County
bankruptcy and commended City Manager Ream and stafffor doing an excellent job on the
budget preparation and presentation.
RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY - 8:54 P.M.
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:56 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sean Mill praised Mayor Pulido's conference style in running the Council meetings, thanked
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson and Councilmember McGuigan for their personal responses to his
recent requests for assistance, and urged the Council to take a position on Measure R.
Joe Buscaino presented a report on alleged unlawful towing activities and requested a meeting
with a Councilmember and Police Chief Paul Walters to discuss bis findings. On Mayor Pulido's
request, Councilmember Espinoza agreed to meet with Buscaino and Walters.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Espinoza complimented the Police Department for its successful Bristol anti-
cruising enforcement program, expressed the residents' satisfaction with the program, and thanked
the City Council and the City Manager for their continued support of anti-cruising. Espinoza also
reported on his attendance of the inauguration of a STOP sign requested by the Cad Harvey
Elementary School staffto enhance traffic safety.
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Councilmember Lutz commended Mayor Pulido for initiating the "Exceptional Citizen Award" to
recognize individuals such as Diann Marsh (see Minutes page 142) for outstanding contributions
to the community. Lutz also announced that the 2nd Annual French Park Jazz Festival was
scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 1995 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Councilmember Mills requested staff to improve aesthetic standards for cellular monopoles (see
Agenda item 31 .A on Minutes page 151) for inclusion in the City Master Plan, and prepare
recommendations on the Logan zoning issues for Council consideration in July or August.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Richardson's query, Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim
Ross provided an update on the Bike Trail Master Plan and explained the City's role in preparing
and implementing the Plan. Richardson suggested staff address residents' concerns regarding the
location of bike trail projects. Richardson then asked staff to provide Council with a report on the
infrastructure needs of the Logan neighborhood and its surrounding redevelopment areas.
Councilmember McGuigan asked Ross to provide her with a staff memo on the construction
schedule of the enhanced intersection project at Bristol and Sunflower; reported that Beverly
Ravelli, an active civic-minded resident from the Riverview-West neighborhood, was relocating to
Arizona and thanked Ravelli for her many contributions to the community; noted that "Keep
America Beautiful" volunteers meet on the second Wednesday of each month and encouraged
those interested in joining to call her or Claudia Riewaldt at 564-0875.
Councilmember Moreno asked staff to respond to a constituent request for a pedestrian crosswalk
on 5th Street and Sullivan; suggested that completing curb-gutter-sidewalk improvements ahead
of street reconstruction would lower project costs; asked the Youth Task Force to recommend
training youth to plant trees under the City's urban forestry program; and requested Police Chief
Walters circulate a follow-up memo on the City's 18-month old "loud music" ordinance to guide
Police Officers in taking action against loud parties.
Mayor Pulido requested City Manager Ream to assist Templo Calvario officials in their efforts to
obtain additional parking space for their church; announced the re-opening of the Main Street
bridge was scheduled for June 14, 1995 at 9:30 a.m. and the official ground-breaking ceremonies
for the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse for June 29, 1995.
CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 9:26 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 items were received for the June 5, 1995 Closed Session.
95.A
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (G.C. Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Kermit Francis, Swadesh Chopra
Employee Organization: SACEA/SEIU
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association
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95.B. LIABILITY CLAIMS (G.C. Section 54956.95)
Claimant: Dung Quang Le
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana
Claimant: Gary Sterzer, Police Sgt. III
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana, Workers' Compensation
95~C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (G.C.
Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: MacArthur Village v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior
Court Case NO. 73-58-78
95.D
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (G.C. Section 54957)
Title: Fire Chief
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 10:01 P.M.
Motion:
95.B.
95.C.
95.D.
Authorize settlements/actions as follows:
LIABILITY CLAIMS (G.C. Section 54956.95)
Claimant: Dung Quang Le
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana, compromise and release in the amount
of $7,750.00.
Claimant: Gary Sterzer, Police Sgt. III
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana, Workers' Compensation, stipulation in
the amount of $35,742.00.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (G.C.
Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: MacArthur Village v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 73-58-78, settlement in the amount of $24,180.07.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (G.C. 54957)
Confirmation of the appointment of Marc C. Martin as the City's new Fire Chief.
(Replacing Allen R. "Bud" Carter)
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MOTION: Moreno
VOTE: AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ADJOURNMENT - 10:03 P.M. - In memory of Human Relations Commissioner Vincent
Sarmiento's father, Vicente Sarmiento, who unexpectedly
passed away.
Assistant Clerk of the Council
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