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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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 176 JULY 6, 1998 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 177 JULY 6, 1998 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 178 JUEY 6, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 179 JULY 6, 1998 CONSENTCALENDAR 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 180 JULY 6, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 181 JULY 6, 1998 CONSENTCALENDAR 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 182 JULY 6, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 183 JULY 6, 1998 CONSENTCALENDAR 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 184 JULY 6, 1998 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 185 JULY 6, 1998 BUSINESS CALENDAR 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 186 JULY 6, 1998 BUSINESS CALENDAR 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: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 187 JULY 6, 1998 BUSINESS CALENDAR 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 188 JULY 6, 1998 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 189 JULY 6, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 190 JULY 6, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 191 JULY 6, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 192 JULY 6, 1998 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. CITY COUNCIl, MINUTES 193 JULY 6, 1998 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 194 JULY 6, 1998 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 195 JULY 6, 1998 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 196 JULY 6, 1998