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Home My WebLink About01-20-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 20, 1998 At 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Sr. Administrative Intern Meray Kamel announced the City Council would meet in the Police Community Room for a Work Study Session and declared the City Council meeting adjourned to the Santa Ana Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, to convene at 6:15 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:27 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (6:35 p.m.) ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tem TONY ESP1NOZA (6:40 p.m.) BRETT FRANKLIN TOM LUTZ PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN TED R MOP.ENO (6:40 p.m.) Absent: NONE Also present: Jos6 Solorio, Planning Commissioner STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney ELIZABETH A. DANG, ,Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Cottnci[ Consent Motion: CONSENTCALENDAR Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: McGuigan CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JANUARY 20, 1998 VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno, Pulido [t~ff~s rerhoved R~r .~epara!e action are highlighied trod show Ih¢ actual vole. [Ictus without votes ~ere passed as parl of~he C(.HI'4Cl~L motion MINUTES ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Councilmember McGuigan pointed out that with Mayor Pro Tern Richardson abstaining there were not enough votes to approve the Minutes. (The Minutes were subsequently approved after Agenda Item 75.B. See Minutes page 21.) Motion: Approve Minutes. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno ABSTAIN: Richardson 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 carded 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. (Placed on first reading on January 5, 1998 by a 6/0 vote with Richardson absent) Published in the Orange Count,/Reporter on January 9, 1998 Motion: Place ordir~ance on second readi~g a~d adopt. 11.A. ZOA 97-11 - AMEND USES - TEMPORARY NEW CAR SALE FACILITIES - SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 60 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JANUARY 20, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE NS-2342 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Specific Development Plan No. 60 to allow temporary office structures for auto sales and auto parts sales and storage ancillary to new car dealerships - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT AS OF JANUARY 14, 1998 Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Mimttes. Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Personnel Board Private Industry Council TOTAL 2 2 3 1 9 13.B. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Robert G. Murrietta, 1502 N. Towner, recommended by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON as the Ward 2 representative to the Personnel Board for a partial term expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Pierson) FILE BC Motion: 15.A. CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. The January 5, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:00 p.m. on December 31, 1997. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JANUARY 20, 1998 CONSENTCALENDAR BUDGET MATTERS SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award itl accordance with Requests for Council,4 ction. 22.A. WEB SITE COMPUTER - To amend the existing contract with Micron Electronics Inc. using California Multiple Award Schedules for the purchase of one Micron Powerdigm XSU computer in the amount of $7,153.53 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-094 22.B. FIRE FIGHTiNG EQUIPMENT - To L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $14,564.03 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-114 22.C. LIBRARY SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - To Elite Security Services Inc. for a one-year period with option for two one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $72,891.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-118 22.D. COMPUTER LINKING EQUIPMENT - C1TYWIDE NETWORK - To Clide Systems in the estimated amount of $47,346.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-127 AGREEMENTS Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare andMayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement 25.A. LEASE EXTENSION - EDNA PARK - Amendment to agreement with Orange County Flood Control District to extend lease for a period of 20 years through January 14, 2018 at no cost to the City - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 98-008 * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JANUARY 20, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. 1998 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT- DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA IMPROVEMENT AREA Public hearing for the purpose of levying an assessment to provide for the promotion and physical improvement of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 26, 1997 Public hearing closed on January 5, 1998 and action continued to January 20, 1998 by Acting Mayor Pro Tem Presentation of written communications by Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Council Betty Dang: Letter from St. Teresa's Catholic Gift Shop dated December 30, 1997 Motion: 1. Adopt resoh~tion. RESOLUTION 98-005 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana levying an assessment for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area for the year 1998 - Community Development Agency 2. Authorize. Executive Director of Finance and Management Services to allocate budgeted Business Improvement District funds as needed MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno, Pulido FILE CA JOINT ACTION/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 75.B. DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - SAAB AUTO DEALERSHIP - SANTA ANA AUTO MALL (AGENCY ITEM #1) Public hearing on the proposed sale of real property in the South Main Redevelopment Project Area by the Agency to ACD Holdings for the development of a Saab automobile dealership in the Santa Ana Auto Mall CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JANUARY 20, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS Legal Notice published in The Orange County Register on January 5 and 12, 1998 Mayor Pro Tem Richardson opened the joint public hearing regarding the disposition and development agreement with Saab Auto Dealership at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pulido arrived at 6:35 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Community Development Agency Redevelopment Project Manager Vicki Uehli and Steve Coleman of SAAB Presentation of written communications by Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Council Betty Dang: None There were no speakers on the matter. The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Motion: Adopt resohttion. (CONCURRENT ACTION WITH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) RESOLUTION 98-006 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana making certain findings with respect to a Disposition and Development Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana, and ACD Holdings, LLC, for the sale of certain real property in the South Main Street Redevelopment Project area and approving the sale of said real property upon the terms and conditions contained in that Agreement - Community Development Agency MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno FILE CA (Council Minutes approved. See Minutes page 17.) RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 6:38 P.M. RECONVENED - 6:40 P.M. - All Councilmembers present CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JANUARY 20, 1998 WORK STUDY SESSION W.S.A. GENERAL PLAN UPDATE REVIEW Planning and Building Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff reviewed the Circulation and Land Use Elements of the General Plan scheduled for public hearing at the February 2, 1998 Council Meeting. Uptegraffpointed out that no concerns regarding the Circulation Element had been expressed at the Planning Commission hearing and noted the proposed element with its goals and policies reiterated "what is already on the books." She indicated the Land Use Element had received more public testimony, and reviewed the following four areas which had emerged as the focus of discussion at the Planning Commission: East First Street - change designation from Professional Office and Administrative Office to General Commercial French Court Neighborhood - change designation from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential East Fifth Street - maintenance of current Medium Density Residential designation and request to redesignate the south side of East 5"' Street between Mortimer 8: Lacy to General Commercial Logan Neighborhood - maintenance of the current Residential/Industrial designation and establishment of a Logan Area Task Force to explore zoning alternatives Pastor of the First United Methodist Church Chuck Mabry expressed the view that the mixed use designation in the Logan neighborhood is difficult for residents, expressed concern about the future of the Logan area, and recommended the Institute of Conflict Management to assist with resolution of resident and business owner issues. Patrick Mufioz representing Ware Disposal expressed support for continuing the mixed use zoning of the Logan area and opined industrial uses were more realistic for the area. W.S.B. MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE PLAN Community Development Agency Redevelopment Project Manager Vicki Uehli recognized Streetscape Task Force members Project Manager Susan Helper, Associate Engineer David Niknafs and Associate Planner Larry Yenglin. Uehli outlined the history of the project, touching briefly on study enhancements and the involvement of businesses, adjacent neighborhoods, and community associations in the Plan's design. WORK STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JANUARY 20, 1998 Associate Planner Yenglin gave a slide presentation depicting the proposed visual identity for Main Street as a whole, to be achieved through streetscape improvements in the existing right-of- way. He indicated common theme items such as palm trees at cross streets, sidewalk treatments, street lighting, gateway entry markers, and landscaped medians would be used throughout the area and discussed their application in the Museum, Mid-Town, Downtown, and South Main districts. Councilmembers expressed comments that included but were not limited to the following: · medians and parking maturity of trees and raised planters · review of historic sign designs for use as gateway markers and entry signs, especially in the South Main district · Anaheim's use of the Disney Theme in that City's gateway entries · possible use of Discovery Museum as a theme for Santa Ana's gateway entries · Fullerton's use of landscaping on narroxv sidewalks · use of trees, painted street lights, decorative accents and banners to highlight specific areas · plan phasing and the current McFadden & Main demolition work · use of color schemes by property owners to enhance vibrancy (as seen in Solana Beach) RECESSED - 7:45 P.M. RECONVENED - 7:57 P.M. - All Councilmembers present W.S.C. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY LIGHT RAIL STUDY Public Works Agency Transportation Manager Joyce Amerson outlined the history of the Light Rail System, touching briefly on the passage of Measure M in 1990, the creation of a Joint Powers Authority, and the 1994 Corridor Major Investment Study. She introduced Alistair Baillie from the IBI Group and indicated he was available to answer Council questions concerning the Major Investment Study. Amerson noted the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) Corridor Strategy included expanding the bus system by adding 49% more bus service on the busiest routes, improving Harbor Boulevard to permit buses and cars to move faster, and launching a countywide commuter express bus service. She reported rail transit was to be improved by adding 1,000 seats to Metrolink's Orange County Service and by launching the next stage of study for a light rail system. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 JANUARY 20, 1998 WORK STUDY SESSION Amerson pointed out that OCTA has made $350,000+ available to Santa Ana for hiring consultants to study rail station locations, traffic mitigation strategies, transit-oriented development and community issues. Amerson also reviewed previously discussed route alternatives through the City. The following comments/concerns were expressed by Councilmembers: Espinoza Effect of at-grade or elevated route on the Circulation Element Consideration of the Santa Ana River as a possible light rail path Franklin At-grade system on Main Street likened to an "E Ticket Ride" Bristol Street as the north-south auto route and Main Street as the activity route Lutz Portland Light Rail Study on ridership Routing through the Civic Center and MainPlace Couplet system to enhance traffic flow Locating stations in under-developed areas might serve as business generators McGuigan Developing ridership and luring rail riders to Civic Center area Retaining medians on Harbor Boulevard Need for "destination" areas Desirability of couplets Light rail stops at Ross Street/Sasser Park area, MacArthur Village and Hutton Center in the Main/MacArthur area Environmental benefits of rail vis-~t-vis cars Richardson Main route to South Coast Plaza Area Edinger as an east-west connector between Main and Bristol to include Mater Dei as an activity center Benefits to seniors who are dependent on public transit At-grade single or double track construction Greenbelt effect viewed as both functional and esthetic Moreno Overall opposition to light rail Traffic congestion on surrounding streets Expense to improve arterial streets Benefits County but detrimental to Santa Ana 1-2% traffic reduction only through use of rail CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 JANUARY 20, 1998 WORK STUDY SESSION Pulido Analysis of rail system on businesses and residents Possible nuisance to City Related economic development activities Aesthetic appeal of rail and use by citizens At-grade or elevated system Cost to City 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no speakers. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS There were no Councilmember comments. CLOSED SESSION - 8:55 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 January 20, 1998 Closed Session. 95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Perez v. City of Santa Ana Case No. 77-26-31 Christopher Harris v. City of Santa Ana Case No. 96MED0217 WCAB No. ANA316195 95.B. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 Ben Morris Chambers Claim Nos. S-96-104 & S~96-197 Case No. 77-47-61 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 JANUARY 20, 1998 95.C. CONFERENCE WiTH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Kathie Rolnero Police Management Association CLOSED SESSION REPORT- COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 9:53 P.M. Motion: Approve settlements. Christopher Harris v. City of Santa Ana Case No. 96MED0217 WCAB No. ANA316195, in the amount of $45,000.00 Ben Morris Chambers Claim Nos. S-96-104 & S-96-197 Case No. 7%4%61, in the amount of $40,000.00 MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT- 9:54 P.M. Elizabeth A. Dang Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 26 JANUARY 20, 1998