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Home My WebLink About04-20-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 20, 1998 At 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Senior Deputy Clerk of the Council Elizabeth Dang announced the City Council would meet in the Community Room of the Police Administration Building for a Work Study Session and declared the City Council meeting adjourned to the Santa Aha 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 6:22 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: M1GUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (6:48 p.m.) ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern TONY ESPINOZA (6:53 p.m.) BRETT FRANKLIN TOM LUTZ PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN TED MORENO (6:37 p.m.) Absent: NONE STAFF present: DAVID M. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney JAN1CE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council Motion: CONSENT CALENDAR Approve sla. fJ'recomme~datio~x on Ihe followi~g Conse~t Cale~dar Items. MOTION: Franklin SECOND: McGuigan CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 105 APRIL 20, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR VOTE: ABSENT: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Richardson NOES: None Espinoza, Moreno, Pulido ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS BOARDS/COMM ISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13. A. APPO1NTMENT S Motion: At2poit~t. John E. Walker, 3229 South Towner, recommended by Mayor Pulido as the Mayoral representative to the Library Board for a partial term expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Ostberg) FILE BC Floyd George McLellan, 2913 S. Spruce St., recommended by Mayor Pro Tern Richardson as the Ward 1 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November 30, 2000 (Replacing Morrisey-MacDowell) FiLE BC CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: btstruct ( ~lerk lo et~ler ttolice oJ't)osli~tg into the Mittttles. 15.A The April 6, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 1998. The Revised April 6, 1998 City Council Agenda pages were posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:30 p.m. on April 3, 1998. 15.C Michele Morrisey MacDowell's resignation from the Enviromnental and Transportation Advisory Committee by letter effective April 8, 1998 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:30 a.m. on April 9, 1998 15.D. Frederick A. Branca's resignation fronl the Private Industry Council by letter effective April 15, 1998 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:30 am. on April 15, I998. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 106 APRIL 20, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 19.A. Motion: 19.B. Motion: MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION 1998/99 JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) PLAN At)l)rove t)lan and authorize submillal lo the Slate of California. City's JTPA Plan to provide FY 98-99 funding in the total amount of $4,756,822.00 - Community Development Agency FILE CA EXCUSED ABSENCE Approve Excused absence ofCouncilmember Lutz from the April 6, 1998 Council meeting BUDGET MATTERS GRANTS MINNIE COMMUNITY PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH Application for California Title V Delinquency Prevention Grant Funds to provide programming for at-risk youth in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, Standard Avenue, Edinger Avenue, and Amtrak Railroad Motion: Adol)t resolution. RESOLUTION 98-016 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the application for the Title V Delinquency Prevention Program and delegating authority to the Executive Director of Recreation and Community Services to execute the grant award agreement - Recreation and Community Services FILE CA Motion; 22.A. SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES A ward i~ accordance with Reque.s't./br Council Action. COMPACT PASSENGER VEHICLES (17) - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To Guaranty Chevrolet in the amount of $225,091.25 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-018 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 107 APRIL 20, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY Motion: Apt)rove deeds and attthorize execulion by Mayor and Clerk of the Council ().fall necesxttty documents. 30.A. CARRASCO, FLORENTINO AND ROSALVA - 1117 S. Cypress Avenue ~ For the McFadden Avenue realignment between Main and Maple Streets in the amount of $130,000.00 - Public Works Agency DEED 7868 30.B HAMANN, ARLENE - 317-321 E. McFadden Avenue - For the McFadden Avenue realignment between Main and Maple Streets in the amount of $240,000.00 - Public Works Agency DEED 7869 * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * WORK STUDY SESSION W.SA. CITY BUDGET WORK STUDY SESSION Assistant City Manager Debbie Kurita presented the Agenda for the budget session and reviewed the major steps undertaken by the City between 1986 and 1998 to establish a citywide "corporate culture" and develop an organization unified in its purpose and delivery of public services. City Manager David Ream provided a historic overview of the City's management structure and explained how an organizational vision, purpose and goals resulted in more efficient local government. He then delineated the City's recently revised Purpose, Vision, and Goals. Ream next outlined the budget highlights of the 98-99 fiscal year budget and discussed the City's various revenue sources. Budget Officer Gina Schuchard briefed the Council on proposed fee increases, namely for paramedic supplies and Zoo entrance; noted the business license fee for taxicab companies would be reduced, and introduced a new fee related to use of the public right-of-way for outdoor dining. Councilmember Lutz requested comparison data from other cities regarding the proposed outdoor dining fee. Ream continued the budget presentation. He highlighted: the impact of state budget cuts on Santa Ana's budget (a reduction of $52.8 million over 8 years); delineated General Fund appropriations by department, noting 2/3 of the City's budget was spent on public safety; explained various charts; and discussed proposed workforce changes including new classifications and upgrades to existing positions. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 108 APRIL 20, 1998 WORK STUDY SESSION Ream then presented the FY 98-99 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and staff`responded to specific Councilmember questions regarding the Program and other City activities such as code enforcement, abatement of abandoned vehicles, and joint uses of facilities and programming with the School District. Councilmember Moreno noted the City's streets were badly in need of repair and expressed concern that insufficient funds had been budgeted for street and other infrastructure repairs. Moreno requested an analysis of the last 10 years' C1P expenditures particularly street improvements overall and neighborhood street repairs. The City Manager summarized by noting several factors, such as an improving economy and settlement of the Orange County bankruptcy claims, that portend a more favorable financial picture for the City's future. Mayor Pulido thanked the Manager for his excellent budget presentation. COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed McKie opined that charging residents for hazardous waste clean-up in advance of the provision of service violated Proposition 218's express prohibition against such fees and requested this expenditure be appropriated from the General Fund. McKie reiterated a need for a street light in his neighborhood and expressed frustration that no funds were budgeted in this category for the coming year. Ayyad Ghobrial reported children were gaining entry to the locked French Street elementary school grounds on weekends and expressed a need for additional recreational facilities for kids. Loyd Clifton representing the Service Employees International Union and the Orange County Labor Council requested the Council adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 226, a voter initiative that would require labor organizations to obtain permission from members before using union dues or fees for political contributions. Councilmember McGuigan requested such a resolution be brought to the Council at the May 4 meeting. Mayor Pulido indicated he had already taken a stance against Proposition 226 and affirmed that his name might be used in lobbying against the measure. Desi Reyes expressed disappointment with the amount allocated to street improvements in the 98- 99 Capital Improvement Program and suggested a bond measure for street improvements be submitted to the voters Florence Leach asked what use was made by the Police Department of the Police Community Room. Mayor Pulido requested staff to respond to Mrs. Leach's question. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 109 APRIL 20, 1998 COMMENTS Jose Herrara, representing the Santiago Little League, thanked Councilmember Lutz and City staff for advocating and allocating CDBG funds for a concession stand at Riverview Park. Skip Loverin thanked the City Council for Phase I of the Wilshire Square street lighting project, detailed numerous problems with lights in the uncompleted portion of the project due to the age of the system (1920's), and urged the Council to proceed with Phase Il. Randy Au, President of the Santa Ana Council of Arts and Culture, thanked the Council for its stewardship and continued support of the arts in Santa Ana, and reported an increase in patronage at downtown restaurants on the night of a recent Santora Building art opening. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councihnember Moreno reported a basketball hoop had been installed on a street light at 6~' and McCIay and requested staffinvestigate. CLOSED SESSION - COMMUNITY ROOM - 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 item was received for the April 20, 1998 Closed Session. 95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Paul Lev. City of Santa Ana OCSC No. 76-22-48 Newhope Gardens Homeowners Association v. City of Santa Ana Case No. 97CV000939 Stull v Bank of America SFSC No. 968-484 Soleno v. City of Santa Aha OCSC No. 765422 Chavez v. City of Santa Aha USDC No. CV 97-735 City of Santa Ana v. Koh OCSC No. 763579 Koh v. City of Santa Ana OCSC No. 771553 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES I I0 APRIL 20, 1998 CLOSED SESSION 95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero Police Management Association Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero Service Employees International Union Councihnember Lutz left the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Moreno were not present for the discussion of Paul Lev. City of Santa Ana, OCSC No. 76-22-48 due to a conflict of interest. Motion: CLOSED SESSION REPORT - 9:39 P.M. At)prove sell/enlelll,s; actio.s as./6[lows: Retention of Richards, Watson & Gershon as counsel in the case of Stull v. Bank of America, SFSC No. 968-484 Newhope Gardens Homeowners Association v. City of Santa Ana Case No, 97CV000939, in the amount of $6,875.00 MOTION: Moreno VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lutz SECOND: Pulido Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None ADJOURNMENT - 9:40 P.M. Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 111 APRIL 20, 1998 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 112 APRIL 20, 1998