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Home My WebLink About06-01-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 1, 1998 CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:07 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tent (6:15 p.m.) BRETT FRANKLIN (6:13 p.m.) TOM LUTZ PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN TED R MORENO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION EMPLOYEE AWARDS Absent: TONY ESPINOZA STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council Girls Scouts from Santa Ana Troop Nos. 21, 1768, 1930, and 2001 Chaplain Robert Barnett Police Department MAYOR PULIDO 25 Years of Service Lucia E. Lanzner Benefits & Compensation Manager Personnel Services 30 Years of Service Alexander T. Paulsen Police Sergeant Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 149 JUNE 1, 1998 PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to former Santa Ana Mayor Lorin Griset Certificates recognizing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County on the grand opening of their operations at 2323 N. Broadway in Santa Ana presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Hispanic Chamber President Peter Villegas and Black Chamber President Bobby McDonald Proclamation declaring June 1-7, 1998 as "Drug Court Week" in the City of Santa Ana presented by MAYOR PULIDO and Police Captain Dan McCoy to Central Superior Court Judge David Velasquez Donations for Flower Street Park Improvements Check in the amount of $25,000 presented by Santa Ana Kiwanis President E. Paul Tonkovich and Club members George Upton and Melissa Kauttu, and California Angels representatives President Tony Tavares and Maria Moreno to MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON and COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ for fencing and court improvements at Flower Street Park Check in the amount of $20,000 presented by the Santa Ana Assistance League President Daphne Sheffield and Past President Mary Bryant to MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON and COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ for restroom improvements at Flower Street Park Certificates recognizing their attainment of the Silver Award, the highest merit recognition conferred in Girl Scouting, presented by COUNCILMEMBER McGUIGAN to following Girl Scouts: Troop 21 Kristine Avila Cindy Sanchez Troop 1768 Megan Boyd Megan Goldberg Kristen Lowry Jennifer Taylor Troop 1930 Jenny Hernandez Troop 2001 Johana Hernando Covina Fisher Danielle Zanella Jennifer Glynn Nicole Goldenberg Tiffany Mayes Beneranda Soto Violeta Osuna City Seal Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO to Judy Orton in recognition of her service on the Human Relations Commission CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 150 JUNE 1, 1998 Certificate, presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Santiago Elementary School's receipt of a "1998 California Distinguished School Award" presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Santiago School Assistant Principal Maria Mojarro and PTA President Karen Shaffer CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: Abstention on Item IO.A. by Councilmember McGuigan Abstention on Item 31.A. by Mayor Pulido Addition of an excused absence for Councilmember Tony Espinoza to Item 19.13. Consent Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Ttems. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Franklin VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve Minutes. 10.A. REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 18, 1998 (Councilmember McGuigan abstained.) 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. (Placed on first reading on May 18, 1998 by a 6/0 vote with McGuigan absent) Published in the Orange County Reporter on May 22, 1998 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 151 JUNE 1, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Place ordinances orr second reading and adopt. l I.A. CITY MANAGER ACCEPTANCE OF CONVEYANCES AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE NS-2352 - An ordinance of City Council of the City of Santa Ana adopting Section 33-35 and amending Section 33-49(3) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to authorize the City Manager of the City of Santa Ana to accept dedications of and interests in real property and to accept roads and streets into the city street system - Public Works Agency FILE CA 1 I.B. DELETION OF LIMITED MANUFACTURING (LM) ZONING DISTRICT AS A ZONING CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE NS-2353 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana repealing sections 41-504 through 41-512 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to delete the LM (Limited Manufacturing) Use District regulations - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - MAY 2T 1998 Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board Vacancies Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission 2 Human Relations Commission 3 Library Board TOTAL CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT 2 7 Motion: hstruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Mantles. 15.A. The May 18, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:55 a.m. on May 13,1998. 15.13. Jon Harwood's resignation from the Human Relations Commission by letter effective May 18, 1998 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza on May 18, 1998, MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 152 JUNE 1, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 16.A. Recognizing the grand opening celebration of PALM COURT featuring the "Green Parrot Cafe" at 2035 N. Main Street on May 29, 1998 MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION 19.A. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Motion: Approve. Dues payment in the amount of $11,376.00 - City Manager Office 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCE Motion: Approve. Excused absence of Councilmember McGuigan from the May 18, 1998 Council meeting Excused absence of Councilmember Espinoza from the June 1, 1998 Council meeting BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes) 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-218 - FLOWER STREET PARK IMPROVEMENTS Recognizing $45,000.00 in grant funding from California Angels Care and the Kiwanis Club and a donation from the Assistance League of Santa Ana and appropriating same for Flower Street Park Improvements - Finance and Management Services FILE CA 20.13. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-217 - BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES PROGRAM Recognizing $8,500.00 in Major League Baseball grant funds and appropriating same for Inner Cities Girls baseball program - Finance and Management Services FILE CA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 153 JUNE 1, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 20.C, APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-220 - YOUTH PROGRAMS Recognizing $109,178.00 in Gifts and Donations from various individuals, businesses and organizations and appropriating same to support youth programs - Finance and Management Services FILE CA 20.1). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-219 - SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Motion: I. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. With California Department of Education AGMT 98-074 With Santa Ana Unified School District AGMT 98-075 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) Recognizing $85,800.00 in California Department of Education funds and appropriating same for the Summer Lunch Program - Finance and Management Services FILE AGMT SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests f n- Council Action. 22.A. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Intergraph for a one-year renewal period in the amount of $36,676.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-064 22.B. ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES - To Grand Pet Care Centers for a one-year renewal period in the estimated amount of $120,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-082 22.C. FLARES - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Adamson Industries for a one-year renewal period in an amount not to exceed $19,61 1.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-027 22.13. SAFETY SHOES - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To Red Wing Shoe Stores to increase the existing contract by $5,000.00 for a total contract award not to exceed $15,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-067 22.E. UNDERGROUND TANK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - FIRE DEPARTMENT - To Groundwater Remediation in the estimated amount of $261,626.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-030 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 154 JUNE 1, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.F. TELESCOPIC TRUCK MOUNTED CRANE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Great Pacific Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $128,748.82 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-053 22.G. HANDHELD WATER METER READERS - TREASURY DIVISION - To Radix Corporation in the amount of $37,322.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-055 22.11 STREET SWEEPER BROOM REWRAPPING - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To San Diego Rotary Broom for a 24-month period with option for two 12-month renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $46,800.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-059 22.1. FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, HELMETS AND EQUIPMENT - To L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $13,728.70 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-060 22.J, DIGITAL REMOTE ACCESS SERVER - CITYWIDE COMPUTER NETWORK - To Networking Computer Architects in the amount of $13,475.22 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-062 22.K. LEASED VEHICLES - POLICE DEPARTMENT SHORT-TERM REPLACEMENTS DURING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - To Selman Chevrolet Co. Leasing Division to amend the contract in an annual amount not to exceed $73,650.00 SPEC 94-012 LONG-TERM, CLOSED END (FOR PROLONGED SURVEILLANCE) - To Enterprise Fleet to amend the contract in an annual amount not to exceed $83,340.00 SPEC 94-012 LONG-TERM WITH EXCHANGE OPTION - To Guaranty Chevrolet in an annual amount not to exceed $120,468.00 SPEC 98-066 Motion: 1. Withdraw contract. 22.L. REPLACEMENT CARGO VANS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - With George Chevrolet - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-020 2. Award in accordance N,ith Request fbr Council Action. REPLACEMENT CARGO VANS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Guaranty Chevrolet in the amount of $40,406.25 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 155 JUNE 1,1998 CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Aelion. 23.A. NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY IMPROVEMENTS - GRAND AVENUE AT 14T" AND 15 m STREETS - To R.J. Noble Company in the estimated amount of $44,844,85 with a total estimated construction cost of $60,539.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1583A 23.B. CONCRETE ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - To Damon Construction Company in the estimated amount of $365,388.20 with a total estimated construction cost of $486,000.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7582 AGREEMENTS Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. 25.A. LAPTOP COMPUTERS (150) - POLICE PATROL FORCE - With AMREL Systems, Inc. in the amount of $844,361.58 - Police Department AGMT 98-076 25.B. AUTOMATED FIELD REPORTING AND MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SOFTWARE - POLICE PATROL FORCE - With Mobile Access Software, Inc. in the amount of $342,295.00 - Police Department AGMT 98-077 25.C. RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFF - With the following in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $60,135.00 - Personnel Services Davidson Personnel, Inc. AGMT 98-078 Devon & Devon Personnel Services, Inc. AGMT 98-079 Duncan White Search AGMT 98-080 KimTec Technical Staffing AGMT 98-081 L & B Information Technology AGMT 98-082 25D. INDEMNIFICATION - PART TIME ASSET FORFEITURE SPECIALIST - With the City of Anaheim releasing Anaheim from any liability for damages arising out of services rendered by Joseph R. La Rosa, Jr. to the City of Santa Ana - Police Department AGMT 98-083 MISCELLANEOUS -BUDGET 29.A. BIG INDEPENDENT CITIES EXCESS POOL (BICEP) RENEWALS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 156 .TUNE 1,1998 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: 1. Approve. City's continued membership in BICEP Joint Powers Authority for an additional three years beginning July 1, 1998 at an annual premium cost not to exceed $934,290.00 for the first year 2. Authorize. Risk Manager, with review and approval by City Manager, to renew insurance coverage and to provide a report to the City Council - Personnel Services FILE CA LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITSNARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS Motion: Receive and file staff report approving CUP 98-04 as conditioned. 31.A. CUP 98-04 - 666 S. Harbor - Filed by McDonald's Restaurant to allow after -hour operations for drive -through service in the Harbor Boulevard Specific Development 2 zoning district - Planning and Building Agency (Mayor Pulido abstained.) FILE CA * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR ORDINANCESIFIRST READING 50.A. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION REGULATION AND RATES - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize pahlicahon of title: ORDINANCE NS-2354 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 16-30(F) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to the City's solid waste collection exclusivity provisions - Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 157 JUNE I, 1998 BUSINESS CALENDAR Motion: 2. l_:rtablish. Maximum rates for the collection and recycling of temporary construction and demolition solid waste FILE CA MOTION: VOTE: ABSENT: Richardson SECOND: Franklin AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None Espinoza TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FEES Increases minimum building valuation to $30,000 1. place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NS-2355 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Sections 8-44 and 33-47 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to the payment of the Transportation System Improvement fee and to the requirements for street dedications and improvements by developers of private property - Public Works Agency 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AMENDMENT INCREASING BUILDING VALUATION TRESH HOLD - With the Santa Ana / Tustin Transportation System Improvement Authority - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-084 MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Espinoza SECOND: Lutz Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 158 JUNE 1,1998 BUSINESS CALENDAR 50.C. ZOA 98-02 - REGULATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES Councilmember McGuigan asked that adoption of Ordinance NS-2536 be deferred to allow more time to review specific provisions of the ordinance. Motion: Coniinue consideration to June 15, 1998. ORDINANCE NS-2356 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana adopting regulations for wireless communication facilities in the City of Santa Ana - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin VOTE: ABSENT: RESOLUTIONS 55.A. Motion: 75.A AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None Espinoza APPLICATION FOR FUNDING - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 98-023 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the submittal of fourteen street improvement projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the Combined Transportation Funding Program - Public Works Agency FILE CA MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza PUBLIC HEARINGS SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY - 5026 WESTMINSTER AVENUE TO THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE Public hearing to grant an exception to the sale of public property procedures to permit the sale of property located at 5026 Westminster Avenue to the Diocese of Orange for $71,820.00, Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on May 22, 1998 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 159 JUNE 1,1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the sale of surplus real property at 7:02 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross 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 hearing at 7:03 P.M. Motion: I. Grant exception. (Requires five affirmative votes) To sale of City property requirements in accordance with provisions of Article V, Section 2-709 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code 2. Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all necessary documents. DIOCESE OF ORANGE - 5026 Westminster Avenue in the amount of $71,820.00 - Finance and Management Services DEED 78 63 MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson VOTE AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno 75.13. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-05 - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - CIV1C CENTER AREA FILED BY CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-05 to rezone the area bounded by Civic Center Boulevard on the north, Santa Ana Boulevard on the south, Bristol on the west and Shelton on the east from Two -Family Residential (R2) and Professional (P) to Single -Family Residential (RI) Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 26, 1998 by a unanimous vote. Legal Notice published in the Oran,e County Register and mailed on May 22, 1998 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 98-05 at 7:03 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 160 JUNE 1, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None The following persons expressed concern about possible adverse impacts of Amendment Application 98-05, such as depreciated property market value and limitations on future construction: Manny Sepulveda Angie Lopez Nick O'Malley Bob Bell spoke in favor of Amendment Application 98-05. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff responded to concerns raised by the speakers. Motion: Place ordinance on firs! reading and authorize publication oJ'title.. ORDINANCE NS-2357 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain property located north of Santa Ana Boulevard, south of Civic Center Drive, east of Bristol Street and West of Shelton Street from the Professional (P), Arterial Commercial (C5) and Limited Multiple Family Residential (R2) Zone Districts to the Single -Family Residential Zone District (RI) (AA No. 98-05) - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza 75.C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS - APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-203 Public hearing to consider adjustments to the CDBG Program in keeping with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations to address certain public facility improvements Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on April 8 and May 10, 1998 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Modifications to CDBG Program at 7:18 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 161 JUNE 1,1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 hearing at 7: 20 p.m. Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Re /wires frve affirmative voles) Transferring a total of $154,200.00 from: PROJ 7800 Police Department $54,200.00 /Helicopter Program PROJ 7692 Planning 95-96 58,620.00 PROJ 7988 Planning (City) 41,380.00 To the following: PROJ 7993 ADA Compliance City Hall 2id Floor ReStroOMS 37,200.00 City Hall Wheelchair Ramps 75,000.00 PROJ 7880 Bowers Museum Walkway 42,000.00 FILE CA MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None ABSENT: Espinoza RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 7:21 P.M. RECONVENED - 7:22 P.M. 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Wesson reported he had experienced an extended delay in obtaining a permit to replace a sign required to be relocated as a result of the Harbor Boulevard reconstruction project. The City Manager indicated he would investigate the situation. Rowland Rice advocated that Police Captain Bruce Carlson be appointed Police Chief in the event Chief Walters won the election for Orange County Sheriff. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 162 JUNE 1, 1998 90.13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Moreno: noted the State legislature had recently approved legislation that would allow the City to more efficiently police abandoned shopping carts and inquired as to the effective enforcement date (January 1, 1999 per the City Manager); expressed appreciation to Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez for her assistance in helping the City to obtain approximately $5 million in Federal funds for street improvements; indicated his intention to continue to advocate for Delhi Park and other infrastructure improvements, and • requested the Bowers Museum docents be recognized for their outstanding volunteer service at a future Council meeting. Councilmember Richardson: noted long-term City resident, WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor Miles Leach, had appeared in an Orange County Register article regarding the commissioning of the USS Pearl Harbor into the Navy's fleet, and thanked Miles and other veterans for serving their country, • reported the Santa Ana Historic Preservation Society's seventh annual Home and Garden tour last weekend had been a great success, and applauded the Mayor and staff on their diligent efforts to secure funding for street improvement projects. Councilmember McGuigan: echoed Richardson's comments regarding Miles Leach; asked the Community Development Agency to explore means to improve sidewalk cleanliness in the Downtown, and reported the 1998 Orange County Jazz Festival at the Santa Ana Zoo over the Memorial Day weekend had been very successful and congratulated staff, particularly Community Events Coordinator Donna Schultz, and volunteers on their contributions to its success. Councilmember Lutz: also commented on the success of the Jazz Festival, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 163 JUNE 1, 1998 COMMENTS congratulated the Eugen Andres and John Coils on the grand opening of "Palm Court and the Green Parrot Cafe" on May 29, and invited the Council and audience to attend the ribbon cutting of Flower Street Park on Saturday, June 6, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Councilmember Franklin: reiterated Councilmember McGuigan's concerns regarding the cleanliness level of Downtown sidewalks. again congratulated the Sandpointe Neighborhood on the excellence of its newsletter and suggested copies be circulated to other neighborhood associations; echoed Councilmember Lutz' kudos regarding Palm Court, congratulated St. Joseph's Ballet on its recent outstanding performance and the Santa Ana Historic Preservation Society on its successful Tour. thanked Mayor Pulido for his work in both Washington, D.C. and Sacramento to secure funding for City projects. Mayor Pulido: expressed his appreciation to Congresswoman Sanchez for her assistance in securing $5.25 million in funding for the first phase of the Bristol Street widening project, explained the City would be applying for designation as a Round II Federal Urban Federal Empowerment Zone in October and opined the City's chances of obtaining such a designation were good, and • noted Tuesday was Election Day and encouraged everyone to vote. Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 7:51 P.M. CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 7:51 P.M.-8:31 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 1, 1998 Council meeting. 95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Barry Pollitt v. City of Santa Ana Personnel Board Court of Appeal Case No. G022173 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 164 JUNE 1, 1998 CLOSED SESSION Patrick P. Tocher v. City of Santa Ana Ninth Circuit Docket Nos. 97-55628 and 97-55660 City of Santa Ana v Koh OCSC No. 763579 Chaves v. City of Santa Ana U.S. District Court Case No. 97-735-AHS 95.13. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956,95 - None 95.C. 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 CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:31 P.M. No action was reported out of Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT - 8:31 P.M. /Jalice C. Guy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 165 JUNE 1,1998 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 166 JUNE 1, 1998