HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 6, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:16 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
TONY ESPINOZA (6:39 P.M.)
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO
Absent:
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, Ci0, Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, CiO' Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Chaplain David Mitchell
Police Dcpartment
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presentcd by MAYOR PULIDO to Judge David
Carter
Certificate recognizing Santa Ana Homcownership Center for promoting the bcnefits of
home ownership and enhancing the community presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Santa
Ana Homeowncrship Center Director of Marketing Outreach Jerrold H. Mayer and
Marketing and Outreach Specialist Bettic Wiggins
Certificates recognizing their quick action in administering CPR to save the life ora
fellow employee involved in an accident at thc City Yard prescntcd by MAYOR
PULI DO to City of Santa Ana Flcct Maintenancc staff' members Nash Orozco and Steve
Rilcy
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Certificate recognizing Angel Flight West for providing free air transportation in
medical emergencies to those in need presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Santa Ana
Police Department Captain Dan McCoy
Certificate recognizing Bob Siemon Designs located at 3501 W. Segerstrom Ave for
designing, manufacturing and distributing inspirational gifts and jewelry creations
presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to business owner Bob Siemon
Certificate recognizing the Bowcr's Docents Guild for 25 years of exceptional
volunteerism presented by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO to Guild Chair Cookie Mac
Nevin, Outgoing Guild Chair Stcphanie Ortiz and Museum Director Peter Keller
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Removal of Items 22.D. and 25.J. for separate action
Items removed for separate action are highlighted and showy the actual vote. Items
without votes were passed as part of the Consent Motion.
Consent
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the follo~ving Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
Note:
10.B.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1998
Approved City Council minutes are available at the following website address:
http.'//www, ci.santa-ana, ca. us/cda/ealendar/clerkpage, htm
SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 1998
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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, ifa Councilmembcr
was absent from the previous meeting, but is present for this mceting and does not declare otherwise,
his/her vote is recorded as affirmative. Absences from the current mecting are recorded as such.
1 l.A. ZOA 98-02 - REGULATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
(Ordinance placed on first reading on June 15, 1998 by a 5/0 vote with Moreno and
Espinoza not voting)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 26, 1998
Motion: Place ordi~ance o~t second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2356 - An ordinance of the City Council of thc City of'Santa
Ana adopting regulations for wireless communication facilities in the City of Santa
Ana- Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT - JULY 1, 1998
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter rei2ort into the Minutes.
Board
Vacancies
Community Redcvclopment/Housing Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
TOTAL
2
3
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The June 15, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:00 p.m. on June 10, 1998.
15.B.
The Closed Session Agcnda for the June 15, 1998 City Council pages were posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Centcr Plaza, at 4:30 p.m. on June
12, 1998.
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l$.C.
The June 26, 1998 Special Meeting Notice was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:20 a.m. and mailed on June 23,1998.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes.
16.A. Declaring June 26, 1998 as "Ferrellgas Safety Day" in the City of Santa Ana and
commending Ferrellgas for encouraging safety in the workplace
16.B. Declaring July, 1998 as "Recreation & Parks Month" in the City of Santa Ana
16.C. Commending and congratulating Ricoh Electronics, Inc. on its 25'~' Anniversary
celebration on July 10, 1998
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A. INVESTMENT REPORT
Motion: Receive and file.
Annual Statement of Investment Policy for FY 1998-99 - Finance and Management
Services FILE CA
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Actio~z.
22.A.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE -Rcnewal with NEC Business
Communications Systems, West fbr third year in an amount not to exceed $182,000
- Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-013
22.B.
CHARTER BUS SERVICES - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Renewal of contracts with the following in the amounts indicated for a one-year
period - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-014
Pacific Coachways Charter Services, Inc.
Certified Transportation Services, Inc.
$14,606
22,113
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22.C.
SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
CENTER - Renewal of contract with Pedus Security Services in the estimated
amount of $100,000 for a one-year period - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 96-030
22.D.
OFFICE FURNITURE
Councilmember Franklin requested the contract award be continued to the next Council meeting
to allow him time for an in-depth examination of bid award details.
Motion: Continue award to July 20, 1998.
OFFICE FURNITURE - Amendments to contracts with the following to increase
total award to each vendor by $50,000.00 for the total estimated annual amounts
indicated - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-031
McMahon Desk Company, lnc
BKM Total Office of California
$100,000
100,000
MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Moreno
VOTE: AYES:
NOES: None
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
ABSENT: Richardson
22.E.
ATHLETIC AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT - To S & S Worldwide in the
amount of $10,407.56 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-072
22.F.
GUNS AND AMMUNITION MAGAZINES - To L.C. Action Police Supply in thc
net amount of $30,530.99 -Financc and Management Services
SPEC 98-073
22.G.
ANIMAL FOOD FOR ZOO - To Far West Sales in the amount of $10,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-076
22.H.
UNISYS V380 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE - To SYMCO Group, luc. in the
estimated amount of $46,000.00 for a one-year period - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 98-079
22.I.
FORENSIC MAPPiNG SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DATA
COLLECTION - To Kara Company in the amount of $12,016.28 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 98-080
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PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
23.A.
SCHOOL SIGNAGE AND CROSSWALKS - CITYWIDE - To LGT Enterprises
with unit prices for base bid plus Add-on Alternate No. 2 in an amount not to
exceed $197,968, and funding analysis with total estimated construction cost of
$247,000 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1608
23.B.
TRAFFIC LINE PAINTING - VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS - To Paving
Contractors, Inc. for a one-ycar renewal pcriod in an amount not to exceed
$165,000.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2188
23.C.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICE - VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS - To Urban
Graffiti Enterprisc for a one-year renewal period in an amount not to exceed
$77,000.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2190
23.D.
WEED AND DEBRIS REMOVAL - VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS - To Naranjo
Landscape for a one-year renewal period in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 -
Public Works Agency PROJ 2191
23.E
STREET TREE MAINTENANCE - CITYWIDE - To West Coast Arborists for a
one-year renewal period in an amount not to excccd $675,000.00 - Public Works
Agency PROJ 2193
AGREEMENTS
Moron:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements.
25.A.
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOANS - Amendment to agreement with
Santa Aha Neighborhood Housing Serviccs, Inc. for usc of past CDBG funds -
Community Development Agency AGMT 98-085
25.B.
GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - With the Fcrguson Group in the amount
of $45,000.00 - City Manager's Office AGMT 98-086
25.C.
CONVEYANCE OF 3~ AND SYCAMORE PARKING STRUCTURE TO
AGENCY - COLLATERAL FOR DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER PROJECT-
With Community Redcvelopment Agency - Community Development Agency
(Joint item with the Redevelopment Agency) AGMT 98-087
DEED
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25.D.
COMPUTER CONSULTANT SERVICES - With J & K Communications in the
amount of $50.00 per hour ;vith a total not to exceed $125,000 - Finance and
Management Services AGMT 98-088
25.E.
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN AGREEMENTS -
Amendment to 1997 Master Agreement with Orange County Community Housing
for a total amount not to exceed $1,010,000 - Community Development Agency
AGMT 98-089
25.F.
WATER PRODUCTION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - With (PERESklNE)
Innovative Tech Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $48,660 for technical
support services - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-090
25.G.
CALIFORNIA WATER FIXTURE RETROFIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM - With
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California in an amount not to exceed
$61,000 for the period July 1, 1998-June 30, 2000 - Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-09l
25.H.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) TECHNICAL SUPPORT -
With Redlands Software, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 - Public Works
Agency AGMT 98-092
25.I.
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY OFFICE SPACE - 101 WEST FOURTH STREET -
Extension of lease agreement with Ricci Zukennan / Handshake Properties for an
additional year, through June 30, 1999, in the amount of $21,730.23 per month -
Public Works Agency AGMT 98-093
25.J.
ORANGE COUNTY URBAN RAIL PROJECT
Councilmember Morcno opined light rail would negatively impact Santa Ana.
Motion: Deny contract award.
ORANGE COUNTY URBAN RAIL PROJECT - Cooperative agreement with
Orange County Transportation Authority to qualify for $325,000 to evaluate the
impact of the Rail Project in Santa Ana- Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-094
MOTION: Moreno
The motion died for lack of second.
Mo tio n:
Approve cooperative agreement with Orange CounO, Transportation Authority for
light rail study.
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25.K.
25.L.
Motion:
25.M.
Motion:
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
NOES: Morcno
ABSENT: Richardson
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES - EUCLID STREET TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT AND MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD TRAFFIC
SURVEILLANCE PROJECTS PROJ 1720 AND 1721- To PB Farradyne, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $40,547 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-095
CLEAN POWER PROGRAM
Direct the City Attorney lo prepare attd the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
With Southern California Edison Company to qualify for a rebate of $21,280 for
replacing gas engines with more energy efficient electric motors - Public Works
Agency AGMT 98-096
2. Approve.
Recognition of $21,280 in additional revenue in the Water Revenue Miscellaneous
Refunds account
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA)
PROGRAM
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreements.
SIXTH IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT FOR 1997-98 HOPWA PROGRAM
- With County of Orange in thc amount of $1,575,000.00 - Community
Development Agency AGMT 98-097
TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE - FIRST AMENDMENT - With AIDS Services
Foundation and Solari Enterpriscs to add additional funds in the amount of
$452,960.00 - Community Development Agency AGMT 98-098
2. Authorize.
Issuance of a Request for Proposals for consultant services to conduct a Housing
Study/Needs Assessment for an amount not to exceed $75,000
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MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET
29.A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION -
ANNUAL DUES
Motion: Approve.
Payment of $34,209 for City's annual membership in the League of California
Cities, Orange County Division - Council Services FILE CA
29.B.
PAYROLL PERSONNEL SYSTEM APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-002 -
Financc and Management Serviccs
Motion: l.
Direct the CiO' Attorney to prepare and the Mro:or and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreements.
PAYROLL/PERSONNEL SOFTWARE, TRAINING, IMPLEMENTATION &
MAINTENANCE in the total amount of $1,076,320 to the following vendors:
High Line Corporation
Oracle Corporation
Soflmaster, Inc.
AGMT 98-099
AGMT 98-100
AGMT 98-101
2. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-033 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha to amend the current annual budget to allocate four additional positions -
Personnel Services
RESOLUTION NO. 98-034 - A rcsolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana authorizing and directing thc execution of certain lease financing documents
and authorizing and directing certain actions with respect thereto - Finance and
Management Services AGMT 98-102
3. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires 5 c~rmative votes.)
Recognizing $3,100,000 from financing in revenue account and allocating to the
purchase of hardware, software, and other costs associated in the Information
Systems Strategic Plan - Finance and Management Services
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Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all
30.A. ZEIGLER, IONA - 335 E. McFadden Avenue for McFadden Avenue realignment
in the amount of $1,300 - Public Works Agency DEED 7 8 7 5
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER)
The following individuals encouraged the Council to approve the last contract offer of the
Servicc Employees International Union, Local 347 (See Item 95.D.):
Loyd Clifton
Julie Butcher
Bob Martinez
Lydia Morgan
Phil LcCours
Kathy Rafacl
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES FIRST READING
50.A.
1998 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Motion: P&ce ordinance on first readittg and aulhorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2358 - An Ordinance of the City Of Santa Aha ordering,
calling, and giving notice ora General Municipal Election to be held in said city on
November 3, 1998 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of
the Charter - Clerk of the Council
Motion: Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-025 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana establishing a charge for candidates' statements to be submitted to the electorate
in the 1998 General Municipal Election - Clerk of the Council
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RESOLUTION NO 98-025.1 - A Resolution o£the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana requesting the Board of Supervisors of Orange County to consolidate a
General Municipal Election of the City of Santa Aha with the statewide general
election to be held on Novembcr 3, 1998 - Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
NOES:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
None
ABSENT: Richardson FILE CA
50.B.
Mo tio n:
CURFEW ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2360 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Aha adding sections 10-181 through 10-186 to the Santa Aha Municipal
Code to prohibit any minor from rcmaining in any public place between the hours
of' 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. with certain exceptions - Police Department
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Espinoza
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson FILE CA
50.C.
Motion:
TIME LIMIT (30 CALENDAR DAYS) FOR POLICE iNVESTIGATION OF
ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2361 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending Santa Ana Municipal Code Sections 12-123, 12-125, 12-156,
12-62, 22-3, and 22-5 - Police Department
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson
FILE CA
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT AND MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL
HIGHWAYS CONSISTENCY
To maintain eligibility for continued Measure M program funding through Combined
Transportation Funding Programs administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority,
the City is required to affirm its Circulation Element is consistent with the County's Master Plan
of Arterial Highways.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-029 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha concerning the status of the circulation element for thc City of Santa Aha -
Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson FILE CA
55.B.
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FY 98-99 (GANN LIMIT)
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-030 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha establishing the appropriations limit of the City of Santa Ana for fiscal year
1998-99 - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Richardson FILE CA
REPORTS
65.A.
DISTRIBUTION OF ORANGE COUNTY BANKRUPTCY SETTLEMENT
FUNDS
Presentation of staff rcport and staff comments by:
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Finance and Management Services Executive Director Rod Coloma
Public Works Agency Engineering Services Manager George Alvarez
Recreation & Community Services Landscape Design Manager Ron Ono
City Manager David Ream noted Public Works Agency Secretary Gall Deebes had prepared the
excellent PowerPoint presentation that illustrated the funds distribution.
Mo~on: Approve.
Allocation plan for proceeds from the Orange County bankruptcy settlements for
the City of Santa Ana's secured claims in the amount of $12,252,946 allocated
approximately as follows:
Street Improvements
Park Maintenance
Water System
Sexver, Drainage & Transportation
Special/Internal Service Funds
$6,700,000
2,300,000
947,000
686,000
1,600,000
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Espinoza
ABSENT: Richardson
RECESSED - 7:41 P.M.
RECONVENED - 7:58 P.M. - Same Councilmembers present except Espinoza and Moreno
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-08 - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 15648 -
2828 N. BRISTOL STREET - BROCK HOMES
FILED BY C.F.I. PROPERTIES
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-08 to rezone property from Gcneral Agricultural (Al) to
Single-Family Residence (R1), Tentative Tract Map 15648, and Environmental Review 98-47 to
facilitate development of a low-density residential housing project
Recommended for approval by thc Planning Commission on June 8, 1998 by a 6/0 vote with
Doughty abstaining
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on June 5, 1998
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 98-08 and Tentative
Tract Map 15648 at 7:58 p.m.
Staff's report and comments wcre presented by Planning Manager Ken Adams who noted for the
record that the words "per State law" should be added following "OUSD" to Section 14.c of
Environmental Review 98-047.
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy:
Lctter dated July 6, 1998 from Jackson, DcMarco & Peckenpaugh
Letter dated July 6, 1998 to Orange Unified School District from City
Michael Tidus and Horace Hogan spoke in support of the Brock Homes project.
Jim O'Connor and Florence Leach expressed concerns regarding the project, particularly
vehicular access for both residents and the Fire Department.
The Mayor closcd the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Motion: l. Place ordinance on firxt reading and authorize publication of title..
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2359 - An ordinance of thc City of Santa Ana rezoning
certain property located at 2828 North Bristol Street from General Agriculture (Al)
Zone District to the Single Family Residential Zone District (RI) (AA No. 98-08) -
Planning and Building Agency
2. Adopt resolution approving Tentative Tract Map 15648 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-026 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha approving Tentative Tract Map No. 15648, a mitigated negative declaration
and mitigation monitoring program for a 77 lot subdivision located at 2828 North
Bristol Street (TTM No. 15648) - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION:
VOTE:
McGuigan SECOND: Franklin
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno, Richardson FILE CA
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75.t3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-02 - URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-02 establishes design policies for public and private
development and improvements citywide.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on June 22, 1998 by a unanimous vote
Legal Notice published in the Orange Count,/Register and mailed on June 19, 1998
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment 98-02 at 8:28 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning Manager Ken Adams
None
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy:
There were no speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:31 p.m.
Motion:
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-027 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha approving General Plan Amendment No. 98-02 approving the Urban Design
element of the General Plan (GPA 98-02) - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
NOES: Nonc
ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno, Richardson
FILE CA
75.C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELEMENT
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-03 establishes policies to guide the City's economic
development through 2010.
Rccommended for approval by the Planning Commission on June 22, 1998 by a unanimous vote
Legal Notice published in the Orange Count,/Registcr and mailed on June 19, 1998
The Mayor opcncd the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment 98-03 at 8:32 p.m.
Presentation of' staff report and staff comments by Planning Manager Ken Adams
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Presentation of written communications by Clerk ofthe Council Janice C. Guy: None
There were no speakers on the matler.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:34 p.m.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-028 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana approving General Plan Amendment No. 98-03 approving the Economic
Development Element of the General Plan (GPA 98-03) - Planning and Building
Agency
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno, Richardson FILE CA
75.D.
1997-98 WEED ABATEMENT AND 1997-98 DANGEROUS AND
ABANDONED BUILDINGS PROGRAM REPORTS
Public hearing for the purpose of confirming the FY 97-98 Weed Abatement Report and FY 97-
98 Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Program Report and authorizing transmittal of
uncollected charges to the County of Orange Office of Auditor-Controller.
Nole: The public hearing portion relating to the FY 97-98 Abatement of Dangerous and
Abandoned Buildings report was requested to be continued by staff to August 3, ]998.
Legal Notices were published in the Orange County Register and posted on June 26, 1998 and
mailed on June 26 (Weed Abatement Program) and June 29, 1998 (Dangerous and Abandoned
Building Program)
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Weed Abatement Report at 8:34 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Maintenance Services Manager Paul Emery
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Samuel Vance expressed concerns regarding various eye sore conditions in the community.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:39 p.m.
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Mo rio n:
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-031 - A resolution of the City Council of' the City of Santa
Ana overruling objcctions to and confirming the report of the Executive Director of
Public Works Agency pertaining to the cost of weed, rubbish, and garbage
abatement; making, confirming and levying assessments for such costs; and
ordering a copy thereof to be filed with the County Auditor, Assessor and Tax
Collector - Public Works Agency
2. Continue hearing and action on the following to August 3, 1998,
RESOLUTION NO. 98-032 - A resolution of thc City Council of the City of Santa
Ana overruling objections to and confirming the report of the Executive Director of
the Planning and Building Agency pertaining to the cost of abatement of various
structures declared to be public nuisances; making, confirming and levying
assessments for such costs; and ordering a copy thereof to be recorded with the
County Auditor, Assessor and Tax Collector - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno, Richardson
ABATE
75.E. SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY TO MEXICALI, MEXICO
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on June 26, 1998
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the sale of surplus property to the City of
Mexicali, Mexico at 8:41 p.m.
Presentation of staffreport and staffcomments by Finance and Management Services
Administrativc Services Manager Francisco Gutierrez
Presentation of written communications by Clerk o£the Council Janice C. Guy: None
There were no speakers on the matter
The Mayor closed the public hcaring at 8:42 p.m.
Councilmember Moreno rejoined the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
1. Grant exceptiou. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
To sale o£City property requirements in accordance with provisions o£Article V,
Section 2-709 o f the Santa Aha Municipal Code
2. Authorize.
Sale o£ surplus City equipment to the City o£Mexicali, Mexico in the amount o£
$30,000 (2 streeI sweepers and $ police cars) - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Morcno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Richardson FILE CA
RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY FOLLOWED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -8:43 P.M.
RECONVENED - 8:49 P.M. - All Councilmembers present except Richardson
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim O'Connor reported residents in his neighborhood, Casa de Santiago, had recently fom~ed a
neighborhood association and reported a need for street and traffic signal improvements in the
Neighborhood.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Morcno:
· cited extended traffic delays on North Main Street and requested staff investigate removal
of street parking on Main bctween Civic Centcr Drive and the Interstate 5 Freeway;
· reported the need for asphalt repairs at the intersections of 4~' and Cabrillo and Albion
and Ridgewood; and
· congratulated Councilmember Espinoza on the recent birth of his son Matthew Ryan.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McGuigan reported excessive water runoff near 1st Street at Harbor and
requested staffcheck the sprinkler system; and congratulated Joe Vielma and Winston
Covington, incoming Communication Linkages Chair and Co-Chair respectively, on their new
offices and wished them well.
Councilmember Lutz:
· expressed appreciation on behalf of Joel Silverman to thc Planning and Building Agency
staff for outstanding efforts regarding both the Brock Homes project and the conversion
of carports to garages at the Hana Kiki Apartments;
· noted a number of upcoming community events including the Floral Park concert and
Santora Arts anniversary on July 11 and the Wilshire Square conccrt on July 15; and
· reported his and Mayor Pulido's participation in a successful "Old Fashioned Fourth of
July" celebration at the Discovery Museum of Orange County.
Councilmember Franklin:
· reported phone calls regarding illegal July 4~h fireworks and suggested additional
publicity might help to discouragc their use;
· requested Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams
provide thc Council with an update regarding City pools and possible expansion of
operating hours;
· indicated noise ordinance violations could be reported anonymously and encouraged the
audience to forward complaints rcgarding loud parties to the Police Department; and
· noted the Downtown Santa Ana Business Association had requested sidewalk vendor
operations be removed from the Downtown.
Mayor Pulido:
· thanked his wife for volunteering to chair the Discovery Museum July 4~' event;
· commented on the success of the recent "Plein Air" art contest and show sponsored by
Genc and Ann Andres; and
· requested the Council meeting be adjourned in honor of two City employees, Senior
Accounting Assistant Anh Kim Dong killed in an auto accident and Police Sergeant John
Aguilar who died of leukemia recently.
CLOSED SESSION- 9:10 P.M.-10:05 P.M.
95.A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
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CLOSED SESSION
95.B.
95.C.
95.D.
Name of Case: Sepulveda School
Property: 1101 S. Bristol Ave
Negotiating Party: Jerry Esterkin,
Re: Termination of Land Sale Agreement
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Name of Case: Juanita Eves Daniel v. City of Santa Ana
WCAB No. ANA 321900
Name of Case: Bertha Ochoa v. City of Santa Ana
OCSC No. 75-77-93 / Court of Appeal Case No. G020050
Name of Case: City of Santa Ana v. Koh
OCSC No. 763579
Name of Case: Koh v. City of Santa Ama
OCSC No. 771553
LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Governrnent Code Section 54956.95
Name of Case: Goldman v. City of Santa Aha
OCMC No. 97-CV007452 / Claim 97-052
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
Motion:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Authorize the following settlements/actions.
Name o£ Case: Juanita Eves Daniel v. City of Santa Aha
WCAB No. ANA 321900, compromise and release, in the amount of $71,500
Name of Case: Goldman v. City of Santa Aha
OCMC No. 97-CV007452 / Claim 97-052, in the amount of $7,132.77
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Execution by the Mayor and Clerk of a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Police Management Association for the period 7/1/98-6/30/99 to include "take-
home" cars for Police Lieutenants, PERS medical coverage effective 1/1/99,
continuation of 1/2 percent toward retiree health benefits, and 3 I/2 percent salary
increase for 3 Non-Sworn employees AGMT 98-103
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Franklin
Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
Nonc
ABSENT: Espinoza, Morcno, Richardson
ADJOURNMENT - 10:05 P.M. - In memory of Anh Klm Dong and John Aguilar
Clerk of the Council
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