HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 7, 1997
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:03 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A PUL1DO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
TONY ESPINOZA
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MOP, ENO
Absent: None
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Santiago Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron 88
Under the command of Sergeant Joshua Assayag
INVOCATION
Chaplain David Mitchell
Police Department
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate recognizing her exceptional effort in coordinating the first annual
citywide neighborhood associations' picnic presented by MAYOR PUL1DO to
Communication Linkage Forum Chair Alberta Christy
Certificates recognizing Rosa Sudea for her selfless act in saving the life of Daniel
Guebara, her neighbor's son, and Santa Aha Fire Department and Western Medical
Center personnel for providing exceptional emergency care presented by MAYOR
PULIDO to:
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Rosa Sudea and her husband
Daniel Guebara and his parents
Firefighter/Paramedic Alex Van
Fire Chief Marc Martin
Public Education Officer Lisa Cookston
Certificates recognizing 46th Congressional District Art Contest winners presented
by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, represented
by Field Representative Armando Ramirez, to the following students and
instructors:
1st Place to Gilberto Escareno accepted by Lynn Morgan, Santa Ana High School
2nd Place to Jorge Barajas accepted by Ross McElfresh, Century High School
3rd Place Winner My Wu and Instructor Alexandra Ito, Saddleback High School
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
1. "No" votes by Councilmembers Espinoza and Moreno on Item 11.A.
2. Removal of Item 31.A for separate consideration.
Consent
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
None
ABSENT: Richardson
II¢lns removed for separatc action arc highlighlcd and ~how the actual xotc
x~ere passed as [')al'l ol'~hc COllSell[ InOliOll
[lClllS Wil]IO~.II VOILes
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 1997
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
Published in the O.C. Rep0rt~r on June 20, 1997
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
11.A. REVISIONS IN CITY'S CURBS1DE RECYCLING PROGRAM
(Placed on first reading on June 16, 1997 by a 5/2 vote with Espinoza and Moreno
dissenting)
ORDINANCE NS-2323 - An ordinance of the City of' Santa Ana amending Sections
16-29, 16-33, 16-34, 16-35, 16-37 and 16-37.5 of.the Santa Aha Municipal Code,
pertaining to the City's Solid Waste Collection regulations - Public Works Agency
(Councilmembers Espinoza and Moreno voted "No.") FILE CA
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT AS OF JULY 2, 1997
Motion: Instrnct Clerk to enter report h~to the Minutes.
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Personnel
Private Industry Council
2
2
3
1
1
TOTAL 9
15.A.
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting #ito the Minutes.
The June 16, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:00 noon on June 11, 1997.
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CONSENTCALENDAR
15.B.
15.C.
Robert G. Murrietta's resignation from the Personnel Board by letter effective
immediately was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, at 3:30 p.m. on June 23, 1997.
Linda J. Tatum's resignation from the Private Industry Council effective
immediately was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, at 11:00 a.m. on June 26, 1997.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into Minutes.
16.A.
Commending Thomas House on its 10th Anniversary of assisting families in times of
crisis, and expressing appreciation to Thomas House staff, volunteers and affiliates
for dedicated and unselfish service
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
lllotion: Receive and file.
Statement of Investment Policy July 1997/1998 - Finance and Management Services
FILE CA
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97-181 - DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Motion: I.
Direct the City A tlorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of Council to
execute ag'reement.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR)- DISCOVERY SCIENCE
CENTER AT 2522 N. MAIN - Amendment to agreement with Jones & Stokes
Associates for additional services, with total contract amount not to exceed
$60,230.00 - Planning and Building Agency AGMT 97-077
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $7,305.00 in additional Environmental Impact Review revenue funds
and appropriating same for the Discovery Science Center Environmental Impact
Report - Finance and Management Services FILE AGMT
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A.
CATALOGUING AND PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS -
LIBRARY - To Brodart Company for a two-year renewal in an estimated annual
amount not to exceed $353,900.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 93-090
22.B.
CHARTER BUS SERVICES - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
To the following in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 96-014
Pacific Coachways Charter Services
Certified Transportation Services
$14,610.00
22,110.00
22.C.
BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES - EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND
TRANSPORT SERVICES - To Wittman Enterprises for a three-year period with
provision for two one-year renewals to be paid a fixed percentage of the net revenue
collected - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-030
22.D.
FIRE STATION OVERHEAD DOOR MAINTENANCE - To Commercial Door of
Orange County, Inc. for a one-year period with provision for three one-year
renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $20,064.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 97-048
22.E
COMPUTERS (12) - PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY - To Micro
Electronics, Inc. using the Pasadena Area Community College District's contract in
the amount of $27,256.44 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-055
Motion:
22.F.
Reject all bids.
POLICE UNIFORMS - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-041
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
23.A.
CONCRETE TRENCH REPAIR, SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS, CROSS
GUTTERS, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, DRIVEWAYS, AND CONCRETE
PAVEMENT - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - To Southland Construction Company in
the estimated amount of $242,800.00 with total estimated construction cost of
$343,100.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 0900
23.B.
NEWHOPE LIBRARY RENOVATION - To S. C. Construction in the estimated
amount of $199,150.00 with total estimated construction cost of $245,400.00 -
Public Works Agency PROJ 2997
AGREEMENTS
Mogon:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
25.A.
REAL ESTATE RELOCATION SERVICES - Amendment to agreement with
Pacific Relocation Consultants, Inc. to increase contract amount by $60,000.00 for a
total contract amount not to exceed $135,000.00 - Public Works Agency
AGMT 97-078
25.B.
COMPUTERIZED MUG SHOT SYSTEM UPGRADES AND LICENSES
Amendment to agreement with Ximage Corporation in an amount not to exceed
$21,250.00 - Police Department AGMT 97-079
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Motion:
Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all
necessary documents.
30.A.
BRENNAN, MARGARET J. - 1118 S. Orange Avenue - For McFadden Avenue
realignment in the amount of $135,000.00 - Public Works Agency
DEED 7827
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CONSENT CALENDAR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Filed by RESCO Properties to allow relief from commercial development
requirements for landscaping and parking in order to allow a medical facility in the
Community Commercial (C 1 and R1-B) zoning district - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
Councilmember Moreno opined that Variance 97-04, which allows both insufficient parking and
landscaping, constituted an unacceptable deviation from City standards and urged the Council to
deny the variance.
In response to Councilmember Moreno's query, Executive Director Planning and Building
Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraffexplained the Planning Commission vote (3/1 to
approve with two abstentions and one member absent) on the variance, and noted variance
conditions had been modified since the original submission.
Deny Variance 97-04. (City Attorney Fletcher indicated the motion should be to
"Set Variance 97-04 for public hearing".)
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Espinoza
In response to Councilmember Lutz' query, the City Attorney clarified that Lutz did not have a
conflict of interest and might vote on the matter.
Washington Square Neighborhood Association President Ed Tudor reported the Association
supported approval of the variance.
Substitute
Motion: Approve Variance 97-04 and adopt findings as submitted by staff
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Espinoza, Moreno
ABSENT: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
TENTATIVE PARCEL / TRACT MAPS
Motion:
Approve tentative parcel map as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted
by staff
32.A.
PARCEL MAP 95-180 - 3731 W. Warner Avenue - Filed by Harbor DL Associates
to subdivide a 11.26-acre site into two parcels in the Light Industrial CMl) zoning
district - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES FIRST READING
50.A.
WATER POLLUTION REGULATION
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and attthorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2328 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Article
IV of Chapter 18 and Section 1-18.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to adopt
new provisions regarding water pollution in order to comply with Federal
regulations - Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
ABSTAIN: Espinoza
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
85.A.
REINSTATEMENT OF THREE POSITIONS ELIMINATED IN CITY'S
FY 97-98 BUDGET (MORENO)
Sally Ramirez, representing the Santa Ana City Employees' Association/Service Employees
International Union (SEIU) Local 1939, opined the City had failed to comply with "meet and
confer" obligations regarding three positions eliminated from the C'ty s FY 97-98 budget and
asked that the positions and employees be reinstated.
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The following persons expressed support for Ramirez' request:
Phil LeCours
Bill Fogarty
Ruben Gomez
Julie Butcher
Chuck Coperning
Dave Lopez
Max Lopez
Councilmember Moreno urged the Council to reinstate the positions, and suggested salary costs
could be covered by renegotiating the recently amended Great Western Reclamation contract to
transfer maintenance service in the Downtown back to the City. (See Minutes page 182.)
Motion: Reinstate the three positions eliminated itt the FY 97-98 City budget.
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Espinoza
City Manager David Ream outlined the sequence of meetings the City scheduled with the SE1U
during the budget process.
City Attorney Fletcher opined the decision to contract for Downtown maintenance service was
valid and proper, and that the City had met its legal "meet and confer" obligations regarding
elimination of the budget positions.
Substitute
Motion: 1. Table previous motion; and
2. Review Downtown maintenance service in six months.
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Espinoza, Moreno
ABSENT: None FILE CA
RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED
IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 7:34 P.M.
RECONVENED - 7:36 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
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COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Wilkinson indicated the current design plans for the Garthe Reservoir would adversely impact
the Santiago Creek bed, reported the residents adjacent to the Creek opposed a cement channel,
and suggested a public hearing be held regarding the finish work on the Reservoir's north side.
Ron Heike supported Wilkinson's position, expressed a need for "open dialogue" regarding
several proposals for Northwest Santa Ana such as the 2828 N. Bristol re-use project and
extension of the Interstate 57 Freeway, and encouraged the City to proceed with privatizing the
Bowers Museum.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno reported the medians on 17th Street need watering.
Councilmember Espinoza reiterated an earlier request regarding a Thornton Park sprinkler
problem and suggested the City consider placing flags along major arterials to celebrate national
patriotic holidays. City Manager Ream indicate he would investigate both requests.
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson:
- expressed appreciation to staff for code enforcement against illegal signage
on S. Main and 17th Streets;
- requested an update on regulation of recycling vendors;
- commented on the numerous street tree and infrastructure improvements
occurring throughout the City; and
- noted the Planning Division current projects report had lengthened significantly,
reflecting an improved California economy.
Councilmember McGuigan:
- reported the Flower Park neighborhood recently celebrated "Streets without
Crime," commemorating the neighborhood's successful transformation from
gang-controlled turf to a safe family environment;
- noted the June 29 French Park Jazz Festival and the July 6 Plein Air Art
event at the Bowers Museum were both tremendously successful and brought
positive recognition to the City; and
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212 JULY 7, 1997
- requested clarification regarding the transfer of the Abandoned Vehicle
Abatement program from the Police Department to the Planning and
Building Agency.
Councilmember Lutz:
- reiterated and amplified Councilmember McGuigan's positive comments
regarding the Flower Park, Jazz Festival, and Plein Air events; and
reported the circuitry for the "Sojourner," a technical device currently
probing Mars' terrain, had been developed by Pioneer Circuitry, Inc., a local
Santa Ana finn, and asked that Pioneer Circuitry President Jim Lee be invited
to an upcoming Council meeting for recognition of his company's contribution
to outer space exploration.
Councilmember Franklin:
- commented that Redwing Shoe Store owner Dee Hoppie had recently
informed him the store had had its "best business year" ever and
congratulated Hoppie on his success; and
- invited the audience to the Floral Park Neighborhood's "Dancing in
the Dark" concert scheduled for 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. on July 19, 1997 at
Heliotrope and 19th Streets.
Mayor Pulido:
- encouraged Councilmember Lutz to explore possible opportunities with Jim
Lee relating to the Discovery Science Center;
reported the City was closely following development of the Federal budget for
possible funding allocations for Santa Ana and his participation in a conference
call with the mayors of the 10 largest California cities regarding enterprise zones;
and
noted the Irvine Galleries, renowned for its own plein air art collection, had
selected a large number of paintings from among the Plein Air award-winning
pieces for exhibition in its San Juan Capistrano facility.
CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 8:05 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 July 7, 1997 Council meeting:
95.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
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Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association
Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
Employee Organization: Santa Ana City Employees Association
95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Ortega, et al. V. City of Santa Aha
U.S. District Court Case No. SACV 89-379
95.C. LIABiLITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Feliciano Parra
Claimant: James Maddox (WCAB)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:29 P.M.
Authorize settlements.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTiNG LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Ortega, et al. V. City of Santa Aha
U.S. District Court Case No. SACV 89-379, in the amount of $31,000.00.
95.C. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Feliciano Parra, in the amount of $7,500.00.
Claimant: James Maddox (WCAB), stipulation in the amount of $14,134.00.
Motion:
95.B.
MOTION: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SECOND: Lutz
Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
None
Richardson
Espinoza, Moreno
A!)JG-6I'i_NJ'JIENT- 8:30 P.M.
Clerk of the Council
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 21, 1997
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:06 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tem
(6:12 p.m.)
TONY ESPINOZA (6:10 p.m.)
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO (6:09 p.m.)
Absent: NONE
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Chaplain Roger Aragon
Police Department
PRESENTATIONS
Certificates recognizing their participation in "Arts in the City," a JTPA program
coordinated by Central Orange County Regional Occupational Program (ROP),
presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the following:
Santa Ana High School
Ana Novela, Student
Lynn Morgan, Art Department Chair
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
Donation in the amount of $3,189.56 to be used for Santa Ana's youth programs
presented by Circus Vargas Operations Director Scott Benedict to MAYOR
PULIDO
Certificate recognizing the outstanding contribution of Pioneer Circuits, Inc. to
outer space exploration through development of the "Sojourner's" (Mars terrain
probe) electronic circuitry presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Pioneer Circuits
President Jim Lee and Vice President Dale Mckeeby
CONSENTCALENDAR
The Mayor announced an abstention on Item 11.A. by Councilmember Espinoza.
The Clerk of the Council indicated Councilmember Franklin's comments had been inadvertently
omitted from the July 7 Minutes and that an amendment to those Minutes would be prepared for
Council approval on August 4, 1997.
Consent
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Moreno
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve.
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 7, 1997
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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
ll.A.
Published in the O.C Reporter on July 11, 1997
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt
WATER POLLUTION REGULATION
(Placed on first reading on July 7, 1997 by a 6/0 vote with Espinoza abstaining)
ORDINANCE NS-2328 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Article
IV of Chapter 18 and Section 1-18.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to adopt
new provisions regarding water pollution in order to comply with Federal
regulations - Public Works Agency FILE CA
(Councilmember Espinoza abstained.)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT AS OF JULY 16, 1997
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Personnel
Private Industry Council
TOTAL 9
Motion:
15.A.
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
The July 7, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:00 p.m. on July 2, 1997.
15.B. Supplemental Agenda page 12 for the July 7, 1997 City Council meeting was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:30 p.m.
on July 3, 1997.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into Minutes.
16.A.
Declaring July 18, 1997 as "Rick Najera Day" in Santa Ana and commending Rick
for his contributions as a Mexican-American playwright/actor in increasing
awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-003 - JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
ACT TITLE III AND TITLE IIA FUNDS
Recognizing $146,210.00 in unanticipated Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)
revenue, and appropriating same to the JTPA Title III & IIA accounts - Finance and
Management Services FILE CA
20.B.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-005 - ABANDONED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Accepting donation in the amount of $28,181.00 into the Gifts and Donations
Revenue account and appropriating same into the Field Operations Capital
Equipment expenditure account - Finance and Management Services
FILE CA
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award m accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A.
PURCHASE OF LEASED VEHICLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Amendment to
contract with Selman Chevrolet to purchase rather than lease a 1994 Honda Accord
in an amount not to exceed $12,603.00 - Police Department SPEC 94-012
22.B.
TURBINE WATER METERS AND CHAMBERS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
- To Westburne Supply Co. for a one-year renewal in the estimated annual amount
of $63,050.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-073
22.C.
BACKHOE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Coastline Equipment in the
amount of $63,620.98 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-023
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.D.
AUTOMOTIVE IGNITION ITEMS - FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION - To
Southern California Jobbers for a one-year period with provision for two one-year
renewals in the annual amount of $8,232.87 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-052
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
75.A. CITY COUNCILfREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - RENOVATION OF GRAND
CENTRAL ART CENTER
Proposed Amendment to the City's 1997 Consolidated Plan and reallocation of Fiscal Year 96-97
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funds for the renovation of the Grand
Central Art Center located on the south side of Second Street between Broadway and Sycamore
Legal notice published in The Orange County Register on June 21, 1997
Motion: 1. Continue public hearing to August 4, 1997 Council meeting.
2. Reject all bids.
RENOVATION OF GRAND CENTRAL ARTS CENTER - 222 W. SECOND
STREET - Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE CA
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT (LATE ITEM)
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-006 - JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
ACT TITLE III 40% MITSUBISHI PLANT CLOSURE GRANT
Recognizing $748,650.00 in unanticipated Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA)
revenue, and appropriating same to the JTPA Title III 40% Mitsubishi account -
Finance and Management Services FILE CA
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
Mayor Pulido asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
thanking her for assisting Santa Ana secure the funds for retraining Mitsubishi employees.
RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 6:30 P.M.
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:54 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Bordenave deplored the Council majority's voting record and opined the majority
evidenced a lack of honesty and integrity.
Janet Debs Fahmie reported ongoing problems with the federal government and requested
Council assistance to stop the CIA from harassing her.
James Kendrick thanked the Council for its support of the Grand Central Art Center project, cited
examples of similar projects successful elsewhere in the United States, and expressed a need for a
high quality development on the N. Main Street Shimizu site.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno asked Mayor Pulido to explain his reported opposition to a proposal to
locate an Immigration and Naturalization Services facility at Flower and Civic Center Drive.
Pulido indicated he would respond at the conclusion of City Council Comments.
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220 JULY 21, 1997
Councilmember Espinoza:
- asked that a letter be sent to the Santa Ana Unified School District
commending the District on its adoption of student and teacher dress
code policies; and
- opined that graffiti incidents escalate during weekends and reiterated his
suggestion that the City's graffiti contractor be encouraged to provide
weekend service.
Mayor Pro Tern Richardson:
congratulated the Willard Intermediate School parents group, noting 69th
District State Assemblymember Jim Morrissey's participation, on its volunteer
neighborhood clean-up on July 19, 1997;
asked the Public Works Agency to survey the Willard Neighborhood for
possible improvements, such as repair of broken curbs, that could be included
in other project bid solicitations; and
- noted the Heninger Park Special District design standards were still in process
and requested a status report from staff
Councilmember McGuigan:
- reported the Floral Park concert on July 19 had been very successful and
enjoyable; and
- noted the Santora Building would celebrate its 2nd anniversary as an arts
attraction on July 26, 1997.
Councilmember Lutz:
indicated the major reception at the Santora Building arts celebration
would be held at 10:00 p.m. and asked Community Development Agency
Executive Director Cindy Nelson to provide the Council with a list of the
evening's events;
reported a coalition of residents, the Assistance League, Recreation and
Community Services, and Police Department were continuing to work on
improvements in the Flower Park area and suggested interested persons
call City Hall to volunteer for a neighborhood work day in October,
particularly those with skills to set forms for concrete work; and
- reported a proliferation of illegal signs on Bristol between Warner and Civic
Center Drive.
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Councilmember Franklin:
reported he had toured the Alona Park/Riverview West area with Recreation
and Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams and requested
the Council be provided with an update on plans for Park grant funds;
- complimented the Community Preservation and Building Divisions on their
excellent "Keep It Safe, Keep It Beautiful" brochure and suggested interested
persons call City Hall to request copies;
- informed the audience that Santa Ana responds on a 24-hour basis to anonymous
complaints regarding excessive noise from loud radios and large social gatherings,
and encouraged residents to call the Police Department for service if needed;
- announced the Santa Ana Unified School District was considering possible
names for the new space saver school at 17th and Bristol and invited the public
to send suggestions to the District's Public Information Office at 1601 Chestnut
or call (714) 558-5555; and
- requested a staffpresentation on Recreation & Community Services Fall '97
programs and events be provided at a future Council meeting.
Mayor Pulido:
- indicated his reservations regarding a proposal to locate an Immigration and
Naturalization Services office at Civic Center and Flower were in response to
concerns raised by the neighborhood adjacent to the proposed location;
- reported Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and Senator Barbara Boxer
were assisting the City to secure funding for the Discovery Science Center
and that $500,000 in Federal funds had been earmarked for the project;
requested Public Works staffmeet with Art Delgado to evaluate Delgado's
graffiti removal proposal and report back to Council;
- asked staff to consider language from a City of Los Angeles truancy law in
evaluating the feasibility of a truancy ordinance for Santa Ana;
- suggested the City advocate for state legislation against playing "boom boxes"
(stereo sound equipment) at excessively loud levels; and
- invited the public to attend the Santora Building anniversary celebration
on July 26, 1997 and to call City Hall for the schedule of art opening events.
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CLOSED SESSION ~ ROOM 147 ~ 7:24 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 July 21, 1997 Council meeting.
95.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association
95.B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Miguel Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana
Case No. ANA311011
Richard Faust v. City of Santa Ana
Case No. AHM0057583
Steven M. Hendrickson v. City of Santa Ana
OCSC Case No. 69-26-90
Motion:
95.B.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:39 P.M.
Authorize settlement.
Miguel Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana
Case No. ANA311011, stipulation in the amount of $28,413.00
MOTION: Franklin
VOTE:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Lutz
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
Espinoza, Moreno
ADJOURNMENT- 8:40 P.M.
c. Guy
C~erk cfth~ Council ~
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