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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 2, 1998 CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE CiTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:06 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PUL1DO, Mayor ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern TONY ESP1NOZA (6:43 p.m.) BRETT FRANKLIN TOM LUTZ PATRICIA A. McGU1GAN TED R MORENO (6:12 p.m.) Absent: NONE STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W FLETCHER, Cily/~llotwey JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Chaplain Don Phillips Police Department EMPLOYEE AWARDS MAYOR PULIDO 20 Years of Service Harry Chin Sr. Assistant Engineer Public Works Agency 25 Years of Service William L. Scheer Police Sergeant Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 53 MARCH 2, 1998 PRESENTATIONS Plaque designating the City of Santa Aaa as the 1998 Community Development Associations' Empowerment Award Winner presented by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson accompanied by Enterprise Zone program participants Mark Kress of Gold Coast Baking, Connelly Moss of Power Circuits and Ron Stumpf of Elliot, Lewis, Lever and Stnmpf to MAYOR PULIDO AND MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON SPECIAL PRESENTATION By Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Henry Mendoza regarding the Chamber's "Business Without Borders" program Certificate recognizing Santa Ana North Rotary's outstanding community service, particularly its assistance to the Town of Caborca, Mexico that enabled Caborca to acquire a paramedic van, presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Santa Ana North Rotary Club President Mike Bmnhober and Rotary International Chair John Castillo 1998 Communication Linkages Neighborhood Hero Awards recognizing the individnals' outstanding efforts and strong commitment to serving their neighborhoods presented by MAYOR PULIDO and Communication Linkages Forum Chair Alberta Christy and several Forum officers to the following community members: HERO NEIGHBORHOOD Hank Kaita Marc La Font Ed McKie Maria Ramos Desi Reyes Sam Romero Carole Storrie Howard Storrie Clarence Vogt Timothy R. Whitacre Sandpointe Wilshire Square French Court Cedar Evergreen Saddleback View Logan Valley Adams Valley Adams Park Santiago Sandpointe Plaque recognizing Marine Aircraft Group Sixteen for U.S. Marine Corps ongoing support and outstanding dedication to the 1997 "Children's Winter Holiday Party" presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Commanding Officer Colonel John Lamoine and Group Sergeant Major Mike Eggleston, with special thanks by Timothy R. Whitacre and the Valley High School Marching Band Plaque recognizing his service on the Personnel Board and Planning Commission presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to John R. Hanna Plaque recognizing his service on the Planning Commission presented by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ to Steven M. Oliver CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 54 MARClf 2, 1998 CITY/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Student Presentations Matilde Lopcz Valley High School Julieta Moran Saddleback High School Certificates recognizing their outstanding ambassadorship on behalf of Valley and Saddleback High Schools presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Matilde Lopez of Valley High School and Julieta Moran of Saddleback High School CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: 1. Abstention on Item 25.F. by Councihnember Espinoza. 2 Abstention on Item 22.M. by Councilmember Moreno. 3. Removal ofltem 18.A. for separate action Consent Motion: AplYrove siaJf recommendaiio.s o~t ihe followi~g Conse.t Colend~tr Items. [l~ 115 ltl,. ,~L I C,I >It?.ll:ll[~ :lt'll,'D ,;,;' ~, MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT; None SECOND: McGuigan Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None MINUTES Motion: 10.A. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Apt)rove 3/linutex. REGULAR MEET1NG OF FEBRUARY 17, 1998 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 55 MARCH 2, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 1998 Motion: 1.struct Clerk lo emer report imo the Mimttex. Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Planning Commission TOTAL 2 2 3 8 13.B. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Al)/)oinl. Don Cribb, 2411 N. Spurgeon St., recommended by Councihnember Lutz as the Ward 5 representative to the Planning Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 2000 (Replacing Oliver) FILE BC Note: Following approval of Consent Calender Item 18.A., Marlene Mooney expressed support from the Rive~wiew West Neighborhood for the appointment of Don Cribb to the Planning Commission. Joseph L Viehna, 601 S. Dennis, recommended by Mayor Pulido as an At-Large representative to the Human Relations Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 2000 (Replacing Sarmiento) FILE BC Councihnember Patricia McGuigan as the City's District 16 representative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: b*xlrucl C/erk to enter notice o./'t)ostittg into lhe ]Vlimtles. 15.A. The February 17, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:45 pm. on February 11, 1998. 15.B. The Revised February 17, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:15 pm. on February 13, 1998. 15.C. Steve Oliver's resignation From the Planning Commission by letter dated February 17, 1998 effective immediately was posted by the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1 l:35 am on February 18, 1998. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 56 MARCH 2, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS Motion: Declare and inxtruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes. 16.A. Applauding Amtrak's "Whistle Stop" event in Santa Aha announcing improved service amenities on February 18, 1998 and encouraging all City of Santa Aha residents to take advantage of rail travel 16.B. Recognizing the grand opening of Orchard Supply Hardware at 1975 E. Seventeenth Street on March 14, 1998 CHAPTER 3 APPEALS RESTAURANT- 1660 E FIRST STREET Sean Mill commented he was not in favor of granting a dance permit to El Pirata Restaurant, but concerned that the City was not consistent in granting dance permits to businesses. Mayor Pro Tem Richardson reviewed staffs justification to deny a dance permit to El Pirata. Motion: Adopt. Hearing Officer's Report in its entirety which recomlnends that the application for a dance permit be denied - Clerk of the Council MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Lutz Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None FILE APSAM BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-143 - SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION - OLD CITY YARD Approve appropriation adjustment. (Reqnires five affirmative votex) Motion: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 57 MARCH 2, 1998 CONSENTCALENDAR Recognizing $200,000.00 in Underground Storage Tank Clean-up revenue and appropriating same for soil and groundwater remediation at old City Yard - Finance and Management Services FILE CA GRANTS 21 .A. NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT APPLICATION Motion: Adop! rexohttion. RESOLUTION 98-012 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the application for National Recreational Trails grant funds - Recreation and Community Services FILE CA SPECIFICATIONS - PURCIIASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Awa~zt in accordance u,iHt ]~eqnexlx for Council Action. 22.A. COMPUTER SOFTWARE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND LICENSES - INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION - To EDP Systems, Inc. for a one-year renewal in the amount of $33,208.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-017 22.B. MICROCOMPUTER AND NETWORK MAINTENANCE - To Jaguar Computer Systems/MicroAge for a one-year renewal in the estimated annual amount of $115,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-045 22.C. PAPER PRODUCTS - CENTRAL STORES - To the following for a one-year renewal period in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-007 Kathco Products Pak West Paper & Chemical $42,861.00 32,919.00 22.D. TACTICAL BODY ARMOR (BULLET PROOF) VESTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To San Diego Police Equipment in the amount of $11,184.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-087 22.E. COMPUTERS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORK CENTER - To amend existing contract with Micron Electronics Inc. using California Multiple Award Schedule for the purchase of seven Micron Millennia computers in the amount of $14.039.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-094 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 58 MARCH 2, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.F. K-9 YARD EXPANSION - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To J. Cardenas Construction in the amount of $8,94800 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-126 22.G REPROGRAPH1C PAPER - CENTRAL SERVICES - To Zellerbach for a 12- month period with provision for two 12-month renewals in the estimated annual amount of $81,775.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-001 22.H HANDRAIL AND GUARDRAIL INSTALLATION - CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX - To Vanden Branden Welding in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-003 22.1. TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVER FOR PARKS & PARKWAYS - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES & PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Arbor Nursery, Inc. for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amount of $57,760.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-006 22.J. DIESEL-POWERED EMERGENCY GENERATOR - FIRE STATION 5 - To POWER SYSTEMS Associates, LLC in the amount of $34,014.43 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-010 22.K RADIATOR REPAIRS AND CORE EXCHANGE - FLEET MAINTENANCE - To A-1 Radiator Service for a one-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amount of $25,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-011 22.L. EASTMAN KODAK 3100AFB DUPLICATOR (5) - CENTRAL SERVICES - To Danka Office hnaging using the County of Los Angeles contract in the amount of $27,298.39 and maintenance and supplies for five years in the estimated amount of $72,300 for a total amount of $99,598.39 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-014 22.M. COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Gateway Computer in the amount of $9,193.00 - Finance and Management Services (Councilmember Moreno abstained) SPEC 98-017 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance wilh Recluesls fi,' Colmcil Action. 23.A. STREET AND SIDEWALK REPAIRS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS -To Nobest, Inc. in the estimated amount of $269,375.00 with a total estimated construction cost of $358,900 00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 0902 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 59 MARCH 2, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 23.B. 23.C. 23.D. Motion: SOUTH STATION BOOSTER PUMPS AND WATER WELL 34 MODIFICATIONS - To F. T. Ziebarth Company in the estimated amount of $263,300.00 with a total estimated construction cost of $326,500.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 3156 INTERIOR RE-COATING OF EAST RESERVOIR - Change Order I in the estimated amount of $110,252.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 3169 FISHER PARK RENOVATION 1. Rescind conlracl. With Southland Construction for failure to submit payment and performance bonds. 2. A ward itt accorrkmce w/th Requexl for Council Action FISHER PARK RENOVATION - To J.D.C, Inc. roi- the Base Bid and Add-On Alternates Nos. 1, 2, and 3 in the estimated amount of $50,450.00 with total estimated construction cost of $55,500.00 - Finance and Management Services PROJ 6323 AGREEMENTS 3lotion: Direct/he ('i/y ,4 ltorney Io i]rei)are rind the Mro~or and Clerk qf the Council lo execltle agreemenl.v. 25.A. EDINGER AVENUE WIDENING DESIGN - R1TCHEY STREET TO 1400 FEET EAST OF RED H1LL - With Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates in an amount not to exceed $479,033.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-021 25.B. SPACE PLANNING AND DESIGN SEll. VICES - WORK CENTER EXPANSION - FIRST AMENDMENT - With ROG Associates to extend completion date to June 30, 1998 and to increase the contract by $10,000.00 for a total contract amount of $25,000.00 - Community Development Agency AGMT 98-022 25.C. PAVEMENT EVALUATION SERVICES - With La Belle-Marvin, Inc. itl an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-023 25.D. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - OLD CITY YARD - With Leighton and Associates in tile amount of $I00,000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 2, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.E. 25.F. 25.G. TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT, SYSTEM SUPPORT AND REPAiR - With Intersection Development Corporation as a sole source supplier for a one-year period in the estimated amount of $70,00000 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-025 WIDENING OF 17m STREET OVERCROSS1NG AT STATE ROUTE 55 - SECOND AMENDMENT - With Orange County Transportation Authority et al to update cost shares - Finance and Management Services (Councilmember Espinoza abstained.) AGMT 98-026 COMPUTER TRAINING SERVICES - With the following in the total amount of $73,635.00 - Personnel Services New Horizons Executrain AGMT 98-027 AGMT 98-028 25.H. VIDEO ENGINEERING SERVICES - With Tom Bystry for a one-year period in the amount of $33,280.00 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 96-015 MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET 29.A. 1998 DUES - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Motion: Apl)rOve. Payment of $23,531.00 for City's annual membership in the League of California Cities - Finance and Management Services FlLE CA LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY Moaom At)prove deed crud attlhorize execution b), M~o;or wtd Clerk of the Couttcil of all 30.A. ESQU1VEL, JESUS, LAURA, AND JORGE - 1122 S. Orange Avenue, for McFadden Avenue realignment between Main and Maple Streets in the amount of $135,000.00 - Public Works Agency DEED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 61 MARCH 2, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS Motion: Receive and file st(tff rc, t)or! crud c~dOl)(fi~tdi~tgx as .¥t~hmilled by xtaff 31.A. CUP 97-20 - 3400 Segerstrom Avenue - Filed by BEHR Process Corporation to permit an office use in excess of 30 percent of the floor area in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA RESOLUTIONS 55.A. 55.B. Motion: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR SUPPORT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL METROLINK RA1L CARS Ado[)l re.volttliot~. RESOLUTION 98-013 - A resolution of'the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, in suppo~t of Southern California Regional Rail Authority funding request to tile California Transportation Commission in 1998 - Public Works Agency MOTION: McGuigan SECOND; Richardson VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE CA PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION CHANGES - FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERV1CES .4doD! i'exoJttlio~l. RESOLUTION 98-014 - A resolution o£ the City Council of the City of' Santa Ana to amend Resolution 82-110 to effect certain changes to the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, and to amend tile annual budget - Personnel Services CITY COUNCIL 511NUTES 62 MARCII 2, 1998 BUSINESS CALENDAR MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: McGuigan Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson Moreno FILE CA ORDINANCES/FIRST READING 50.A. ZOA 98-03 - REVISED DEFINITION FOR THRIFT SHOPS Motion: Place ordina~ce on firx! readin,~ and authorize publicalion of ti/lc,. ORDINANCE NS-2346 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to revise the definition of a thrift shop to include all aspects associated with the sale and purchase of secondhand articles - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Lutz Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 9%07 - 2200 N. GRAND AVENUE FILED BY J. A. KING AND ASSOCIATES, 1NC. Public hearing to consider AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-07 to rezone a 1.7-acre site from Single-Family Residential (R 1 ) to the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district to allow future commercial use Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on February 20, 1997 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 97-07 at 7:20 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C Guy: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 63 MARCH 2~ 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 31otion: Jerry King spoke in favor of Amendment Application 97-07. There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:23 pm. P/ace ordinance on firs! reading and authorize [)ublicalion qf lilJe. ORDINANCE NS-2345 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain property located at 2200 North Grand Avenue from the Single Family Residential Zone District (RI) to the Arterial Commercial Zone District (C5) (AA No. 97-07) - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Moreno Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None FILE CA 75.B. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - PARAMEDIC VAN Public hearing to grant an exception to the sale of'public property procedures to permit the sale of one ambulance medic van for the amount of $6,000.00 to the Club Rotario de Caborca for use in the town of Caborca, Mexico Legal Notice published in the Orange County Re~4ister on February 23, 1998 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the sale of surplus property at 7:23 pm. Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None There were no speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public I~earing at 7:24 pm Motion: 1. G~'~H! exc~'/?lJoll. To sale of City property requirements in accordance with provisions of Article V, Section 2-709 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 64 MARCII 2, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Attlhorize. Purchasing Manager to arrange sale of one ambulance medic van to the Club Rotario de Caborca for the amount of $6,000.00 - Finance and Management Services MOTtON: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Lutz Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None FILE CA COUNCIL ITEMS 85.A. CLERK OF THE COUNCIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (MORENO) Councilmember Moreno reported be bad observed the Clerk of the Council preparing a campaign report for Mayor Pulido in bet oftlce on February 2, 1998 in the late afternoon. He perceived this to be a violation of Charter Sec. 1010 b) that prohibits officers and employees of the City from engaging in political activities. Moreno indicated be bad filed a complaiat regarding this matter with the District Attorney, City Attorney, and the Fair Political Practices Commission. He also opined the Mayor had violated State law since the Mayor bad signed the report twice, as "officeholder" and on behalf of his treasurer. The Clerk of the Council pointed out that under the Charter, the City Council appoints a "clerk of the council" who serves at the pleasure of the City Council. Mayor Pulido acknowledged the Clerk had assisted him in preparing the campaign report and opined an investigation of the matter would show he had done nothing illegal. RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 7:35 P.M. RECONVENED - 7:39 P.M. - All Councilmembers present 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Wesson reported ongoing problems with Comcast Cablevision regarding the company's failure to replace equipment covers, and receipt of a City brochure indicating Harbor Boulevard construction was completed when in reality the job was not finished. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 65 MARCH 2, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed McKie reported ongoing problems with traffic safety in his neighborhood and asked tile Council to direct the Police Department to increase traffic enforcement. He also reqnested increased code enforcement against vendor trucks and reported a problem with street lights on Bush Street. Desi Reyes opined City Hall was not focusing on the "right" issues and requested the Council make street enhancements its first budget priority and provide recreation centers for kids without increasing fees. He indicated he was part ora group, "Citizens for a Better Santa Ana," that was hand-delivering a newsletter to 38,000 homes m~,iculating the group's concerns about the City. Suszan Ales commented that she favored televised Council ineetings since they enabled better monitoring of City expenditures and requested all Council meetings including study sessions be televised. Ron Heike complimented the Council on its performance, encouraged the Council to stay focused at Council meetings, and stated Councihnember Moreno's constituents appreciate his asking the "right" questions. Sean Mill opined that tile current Council majority showed a lack of respect for Councihnember Moreno, particularly Councihnember Franklin, and indicated such behavior was inappropriate. Jim O'Connor expressed concerns regarding the deteriorated condition of city streets and suggested tile Council not spend money on the Artists Village. Mike Estrada opined Councilmember Franklin's allegations against Councihnember Moreno were "politics," and characterized the Clerk of the Council's request for a Police escort for her and her staff'after Council meetings as a smear against Councilmember Moreno. Paul Le reported continuing problems with the Planning Department Leslie Mitchell in£ormed the Council she planned to expand Kids Cottage Child Care at 2224 Santa Clara Avenue and requested tile Council support her project Tim Rush suggested Councilmember Moreno's behavior at Council meetings was inappropriate and provided him with "Robert's Rules of Order" and "Miss Manners Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior." Marlene Mooney demonstrated "Riverview West" tee-shirts and challenged the Councilmembers to purchase them. Mayor Pro Tern Richardson responded be would buy two. Florence Leach commented that each City Councihnember deserves respect and should be able to select his or her representative for appointment to a City board or commission She suggested denying Councihnember Moreno tile right to mal,:e appointments ~vas rude. Art Pedroza expressed support For Councilmember Franklin and Clerk of the Council Guy. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 66 MARCII 2, 1998 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Moreno: described his actions at the previous Council meeting, indicating he had accidentally bumped into Councilmember Franklin, not pushed him intentionally as reported by the media; announced his intention to run for Mayor in the November 1998 election; criticized among other issues, the appointment of Glenn Mondo as the Ward 1 representative to the Planning Commission (See Minutes page 48), the discontinuation of the K. Lee Gift Shop lease at the Regional Transportation Center, and the overall management of the City; requested the City Manager provide him with a copy of the Manager's goals for the coming year; and asked the Clerk of the Council to place an item on the next City Council Agenda of a lease or license for a vending cart at the Regional Transportation Center. Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross responded to Councilmember Espinoza's questions regarding the h-vine Ranch Water District trench work on Dyer between Halladay and the 55 Freeway. City Manager Ream affirmed approximately 75% of the City's water was pumped out of the Dyer Road well field and provided a brief history of water allocations in the Santa Ana Basin. Councilmember Espinoza requested staff investigate decreasing the amount of water sold to the lrvine Ranch Water District and increasing Santa Ana's draw from the Santa Aha Basin so as to reduce the amount of water the City has to purchase. Councilmember McGuigan: announced the Santa Ana Zoo would celebrate its 46th Birthday on March 7 and encouraged everyone to attend; presented the Mayor with a plaque she had accepted in his behal£ recognizing the City's partnership with Willard School and commended Principal Williams and the School on its successful partnering program; requested staffforward information regarding the cost of shopping cart removal from neighborhoods to Assemblyman Pringle who xvas promoting state legislation to curb this public nuisance; and commended the Orange County Register on its recent articles and photography of Santa Santa Ana's architectural treasures. In response to Councilmember Lutz' inqui~/, the Clerk of the Council indicated City Council meetings had been televised since 1985. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 67 MARCH 2, 1998 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Lutz: noted Little League activity would commence on March 7 in Alona and El Salvador Parks and encouraged f'amilies with interested youngsters to attend; congratulated John Raya on the recent successful TKO boxing tournament at Salgado Center; commended City staffers Robyn Uptegraff, Ken Adams and George Alvarez for helping to facilitate the relocation of First American Title Company from Downtown to South Santa Ana; and supported Councilmember Espinoza's request to review h-vine Ranch Water District issues, Mayor Pro Tern Richardson: requested staff approach CalTrans regarding possible retrofitting of the southbound 55 Freeway off-ramp at 17th Street to improve visibility; noted Wilshire Square resident Roseann King had participated in tile design of Jim Thorpe Elementary School whose design had recently won an architectural award; requested to be involved in the preparation of the grant application for National Recreational Trails funds (See Minutes page 58); and clarified he had not suggested an illegal vote as alleged by Councilmember Moreno in his recap of the previous Council meeting's discussion, stated he had never before experienced a Council meeting such as the previous meeting at which Councihnember Moreno had shouted loudly and repeatedly at his peers, and reiterated a need for courtesy among Councihnembers at meetings. Councihnember Franklin: noted Orange County had been declared a disaster area as a result of the recent rains and informed those who might be eligible to contact Senator Dianne Feinstein's office at 310- 914-7312 for information regarding how to submit claims; thanked the Public Works Agency for providing a covered bus stop at the Santa Ana Unified School District Adult Transitional School; indicated the Jos6 Vasquez Soccer Academy would hold a clinic for coaches March 21 and 22 and that those who successfully completed the 18 hours of instruction would receive NSCAA certification; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 68 MARCH 2, 1998 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor highlighted several upcoming City events including the grand opening of Orchard Supply Hardware on March 14; the Mothers of Floral Park Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 and the First Presbyterian Church's performances of "Joseph and the Amazing Tecbnicolor Dream Coat" on March 6 and the Paul McNeff Singers gospel concert on March 21; and stated he would not tolerate violence in Santa Ana Council meetings. Pulido: informed the Councihnembers $17 million would be made available to cities through the Orange County Transit Authority for street repairs, and indicated lie would apprise them regarding funds awarded to the City; reiterated his personal commitment to assist Mrs, Lee find a site for her gib shop and reported he had ah'eady inet four times to find a solution; and noted the Discovel3~ Science Center had received strong bipartisan support and that Vice President Al Gore planned to be among those attending the groundbreaking of the Center along with Congressmembers Sanchez and Cox and numerous state and local elected officials who had supported the project. CLOSED SESSION- ROOM 147- 9:05 P.M. The Brown Act permits the City Conncil 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 March 2, 1998 Council meeting. 95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 9(a) Harvey Modlin v. City of Santa Ana Case No. 778190 City of Santa Ana v. Kassabian, et al. Case No. 763481 Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania v. City of Santa Aha Case No. US100 Motiom Filld lhal the need lo lake ac/ion oil lhe fi~l/owin[4 case arose subsequent to the ])oxlitlJ4 (~'lhe Ag, endrt and add 1o lhose items lo be di.¥cuxxed itt Closed Sessiot~. Lopez v. City of Santa Aha CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 69 MARCH 2, 1998 CLOSED SESSION MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Richardson Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None 3lotion: CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CItAMBERS - 9:20 P.M. Al)l?rove Harvey Modlin v. City of Santa Aha Case No. 778190, in the amount of $66,000.00 Lopez v. City of Santa Ana In the amount of $7,500.00 MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Espinoza, Lutz, SECOND: Pulido Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson None Moreno ADJOURNMENT - 9:20 P.M. Janice C. Guy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 71} MARCII 2, 1998