HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CAEIFORNIA
OCTOBER 5, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:14 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, MayorPro Tern
TONY ESPINOZA (6:31 P.M.)
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO (6:26 P.M.)
Absent:
None
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
INVOCATION
Chaplain Roger Aragon
Police Department
PRESENTATIONS
~i~i~ recognizing their outstanding eflbrts in submitting the City's
Empowerment Zone application presented by COUNCILMEMBER MC GUIGAN
and Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson to the
following Community Development staff members:
Rafael Anguiano
Regan Candelario
Carmen Melendez
Sandi Gottlieb
Shawna Lahey
Enrique Perez
(This presentation was taken out of Agenda order)
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271 October 5, 1998
EMPLOYEE AWARDS MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Gregorio O. Zul
Park Maintenance Worker II
Recreation and Community Services
25 Years of Service
David C. lzac
Fire Engineer
Firc Department
Loren D. Moyer
Fire Captain
Fire Department
Dennis R. Stueland
Fire Captain
Fire Department
Amelia (Mellie) Clark
Police Services Officer
Police Department
30 Years of Service
Juan L. Borja
Senior Police Officer
Police Department
PRESENTATIONS
~,y~r:.~i:iE:~:¢~t~¢~aa!::~l~gg!~:~;a:~i[ presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Waste
Management of Orange County General Manager Bob Coyle for his many civic
contributions
!~!:~¢~t~a~0~* declanng October 5, 1998 "Jim Morrissey Day" in recognition of his
outstanding advocacy and service on behalf of the Santa Aha community presented by
MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to Assemblyman Morrissey
$125,000.00 check presented by Assemblyman Morrissey to Santiago Little League
President Jose Carerra and Leaguc representatives for the construction of a concession
building at E1 Salvador Park.
~i~l.i.~¢!i~ig!i recognizing Mobil Oil Corporation's outstanding support of the Boys &
Girls Club of Santa Aha presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON, Boys
and Girls Club Executive Director John Bre;vster, and Hoover Elementary School
Principal Jan Boukathcr to:
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John White, Santa Aha Mobil Oil Dealer
Joe Wright, Mobil Oil Dealer Rep
i~!i~::i~i~ recognizing contributors to the William H. Spurgeon Building
Clock Tower Restoration by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON
Birthday cake celebrating Santa Ana's 129~' birthday presented by Spurgeon Building
Clock Tower Restoration Honorary Chair Tim Rush to Council
~t.i.J¢~ recognizing the Historic Resources Committee members for their
outstanding contributions leading to the adoption of the Historic Resources
Commission Ordinance presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to the
following:
Elynore Barton
Archie Berry
Barbara Berry
Rita Corpin
David Ewing
Ginelle Hardy
Diann Marsh
Tim Rush
Todd Walsh
"Testimonial of Sincere Appreciation" for his outstanding contributions to the City's
historical preservation presented by Santa Ana Historical Society President Allison
Young to MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION ~ APPOINTMENTS AND OATHS
13, C.
APPOINTMENTS (Taken out of Agenda Order)
Motion: Appoint.
Archibald Berry, 527 North Linwood, recommended by Councilmember
Moreno as the Ward I representative to the Historic Resources Commission for
a partial term expiring November 30, 2000
Rita Corpin, 315 E. Myrtle St., recommended by Councilmember Espinoza as
the Ward 4 representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a partial
term expiring November 30, 1998
Don Cribb, 2411 N. Spurgeon, as the Planning Commission representative to
the Historic Resources Commission for a partial term expiring November 30,
2000
James Gartner, 2301 N. Rosewood Ave., recommended by Councilmember Lutz
as the Ward 5 representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a partial
term expiring Novembcr 30, 2000
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MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following
Historic Resources Commission members:
Archibald Berry, Ward 1 representative
Louis Scott Brenes, Ward 3 representative
Mary Ann Chamberlain, Ward 6 representative
Rita Corpin, Ward 4 representative
Rose Anne Garcia Kings, Mayoral representative
James Gartner, Ward 5 representative
Diann Carol Marsh, Ward 2 representative
Randall Simons, Community Redevelopment/Housing
Commission representative
~/~'~j~i~ recognizing her outstanding eflbrts in securing funds totaling $15,000 on
behalf of the Oracle Corporation for the Discovery Science Center presented by
MAYOR PULIDO to Director of Diversity Programs Jane Robertson
~i¢~i[i/recognizing his outstanding efforts on behalf of the Santa Ana Zoo Train
project presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Past President of the Friends of the Santa
Aha Zoo Howard Hall
!~1~ recognizing the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency's receipt of
American Public Works Association, Southern California Chapter awards for four
projects presented by Association President-Elect Robert Collacott to MAYOR
PULIDO, Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross and City staff
members:
George Alvarez
Deanna Cline
David Ip
David Niknafs
Sudi Shoja
Ruth Smith
Souri Amirani
Ron Hawley
Zed Kukula
Ron Ono
T.C. Sutaria
David Urbin
Award-winning Projects
Westminster Avenue Rehabilitation Project
Santa Aha Police Administration and Holding Facility
Citywide Crosswalk Safety Study
Rosita Park Renovation
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~/~i~/~ recognizing first Santa Ana teenagers to participate in American Athletic
Union National Karate Championship presented by MAYOR PUL1DO to Coach
Peter Mangosing and competitors Alex Diaz, 14; Hector Bravo, 15; and Idris
Mangosing, 14. Coach Mangosing and a number of his students expressed gratitude
to Recreation and Community Services Agency staff members Fred James, Pamela
Rasmussen, Juan Lara, and Carmen Acosta for their assistance and support.
~::ii~ recognizing their outstanding attainment of the Santa Ana 2000
Scholarships and announcement of the Santa Ana 2000 Endowment Fund reaching
the $1 million level, presented by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO to the following
recipients:
Blanca Covarrubias
Dulce Gonzalez
Patricia Lamas
Christine Montes
Leanna Murua
David Ramirez
Herminia Ramirez
Yolanda Raya
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM ADDED TO CONSENT CALENDAR
Moron:
Find that there is a need to take immediate action on Item 12.A. (See Minutes
page 2 76) and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda; and
add ltem 12.A. to the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
The Mayor announced:
- Removal of Consent Calendar Items 20.I., 23.A., 23.B., and 25.A. for separate
action;
- Substitute motion to continue Item 20.G. to the October 19 Council meeting; and
- Abstention by Pulido on Item 12.A.
items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the
actual vote. Items without votes were passed as part of the consent motion.
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CONSENTCALENDAR
Consent
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items.
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
Note:
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve rain utes.
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
Approved City' Council minutes are available at the following website address:
http://www, ci. santa-aha, ca. us/cda/calendar/clerkpage, htm
NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A.
Motion:
ABANDONMENTS 98-08 AND 98-09 - EAST 2ND STREET ARTIST
PROJECT
Adopt resolutions setting abandonments for public hearing on November 16,
! 998.
RESOLUTION 98-073 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana declaring its intention to vacate Second Street between Main and Spurgeon
Streets with the exception of the area at the intersection of Second and Bush,
the southerly 100 feet of the alley connecting Second and Third Streets lying
between Main and Bush Strcets, setting a public hearing thereon, and directing
notice thereof to be posted and published - Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno,
Richardson
None
ABSTAIN: Pulido
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CONSENT CALENDAR
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTE ES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission
Historic Resources Commission
Library Board
Recreation and Parks Board
TOTAL
Vacancies
2
4
2
9
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
David Chapel, 421 W. Santa Clara, recommended by the Garden Grove Unified
School District Board as its representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks
for a partial term expiring November 30, 2000 (Replacing Reber)
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The September 21, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:35 p.m. on September 15,1998.
15.B.
The September 21, 1998 City Council Closed Session Agenda was posted on
the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:00 p.m. on
September 18, 1998.
15.C.
Revised Agenda Pages for the September 21, 1998 City Council meeting were
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:00
p.m. on September 18, 1998.
15.D.
The Revised Supplemental Agenda for the September 21, 1998 City Council
meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, at 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 1998.
15.E.
Phil Reber's resignation from the Board of Recreation and Parks effective
September 17, 1998 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic
Center Plaza on September 17, 1998.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes.
16.A.
Recognizing and honoring Manuel Hernandez, Apple of Gold for Excellence
Award Recipient, at the Hispanic Education Endowment Dinner on September
25, 1998
16.B.
Recognizing the Board of Directors of the Orange County Hispanic Education
Endowment Fund for reaching their goal of a $1 million endowment on
September 25, 1998
16.C.
Declaring September 27, 1998 as "Race for the Cure" Day in Santa Ana and
commending the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for advancing
research, education and treatment of breast cancer
16.D.
Recognizing Bob Coyle for his 29 years of outstanding service to the
community on the occasion of his leaving Waste Management of Orange
County, Inc. on Septcmber 30, 1998
16.E.
Declaring October, 1998 as Independent Living Month in Santa Ana and
commending the Dayle Mclntosh Center for outstanding support of people with
disabilities
16.F.
Recognizing Children's Home Society of California on its grand opening
celebration at 525 N. Cabrillo Park Drive, Suite 300 on October 2, 1998
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-055 - SANTA ANITA PARK PLAY
EQUIPMENT
Motion: 1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-061 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with Kaboom, a non-profit
organization, for the design and construction of playground equipment (Phase I)
at Santa Anita Park - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 98-138
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20.B.
Motion:
20.C.
Motion:
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $15,000.00 in Kaboom Grant program funds and appropriating
same for the design and installation of playground equipment at Santa Anita
Parks - Finance and Management Services FILE CA
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-054 - MINNIE STREET
COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK PROGRAM
Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Transferring $41,344.00 from Recreation and Community Services Agency's
Youth and Community Services account and appropriating same for the Minnie
Street Community Action Network program - Finance and Management
Services FILE CA
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-052 - ROOKIEBALL PROGRAM
Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Accepting a grant in the amount of $4,000.00 from Angel's Care and
appropriating same for the Rookieball youth baseball program - Finance and
Management Services FILE CA
20.D.l.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-052 - EL SALVADOR PARK
CONCESSION BUILDING
Motion: [. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-062 - A resolution of the City Council oft he City of Santa
Ama approving the application for state grant funds for El Salvador (Santiago
Little League) concession building - Recreation and Community Services
FILE CA
AGMT 98-153A
2. Approve appropriation ac[justment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $123,125.00 in State Grant funds and appropriating same for the
construction of El Salvador Park concession stand - Finance and Management
Services FILE CA
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
20.D.2.
EL SALVADOR PARK CONCESSION BUILDING - To SC Construction in
accordance with lump sum prices for the base bid and alternates Al, A2, A3
and A4 in thc estimated amount of $164,650.00 with a total estimated
construction cost of $217,900.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7996
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20.E.
Motion:
20.F.
Motion:
20.H.
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 9%052 - RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES GRAFFITI REMOVAL VAN
1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-063 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana approving the application for state grant funds for graffiti removal van -
Recreation and Community Services FILE CA
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $49,250.00 in State Grant funds and appropriating same to
purchase a van for the graffiti removal program - Finance and Management
Services FILE CA
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-057 - HARBOR BOULEVARD
SMART STREET PROJECT
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR HARBOR
BOULEVARD SMART STREET - With the City of Garden Grove - Public
Works Agency AGMT 98-139
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $50,000.00 in the New Transportation System Area E fees and
appropriating same for the Harbor Boulevard Smart Street project - Finance and
Management Services FILE CA
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-068 - TRAFFIC OFFENDER
PROGRAM
]. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION 98-064 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with
California Office of Traffic Safety (Resolution to follow) - Police Department
FILE CA
RESOLUTION 98-065 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana to amend the current annual budget to add five grant funded positions -
Personnel Services FILE CA
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2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $680,590.00 in California Office of Traffic Safety's Traffic
Offender Program grant funds and appropriating same to the Traffic Offenders
Grant program - Finance and Management Services FILE CA
20.I.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-065 - COMMUNITY ORIENTED
POLIC1NG (COP) TRAINING DEMONSTRATION CENTER
Councilmember McGuigan commended the Police Chief and his staff for their efforts
and exemplary work with the COP program and briefly enumerated the benefits that would
accrue to the City as a result of the grant.
Motion: 1. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION 98-066 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant award agreement with the
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (Resolution to follow) - Police
Department FILE CA
RESOLUTION 98-066.1 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana to amending the current annual budget to add seven grant funded positions
- Personnel Services FILE CA
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $1,000,000.00 in Community Oriented Policing Demonstration
Center grant funds and appropriating $853,664.00 into Police Department
COPS Demonstration Grant project and $146,336.00 into Recreation and
Community Services Agency COPS Demonstration Grant project - Finance and
Management Services
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement.
LEASE OFFICE SPACE FOR COP DEMONSTRATION CENTER iN
WESTEND DISTRICT - With REEM Group for a term of one-year in an
amount not to exceed $18,000.00 - Police Department AGMT 98-140
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
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CONSENTCALENDAR
GRANTS
21.A.
APPLICATION FOR FY 1999-2000 ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT
FUNDS - SANTIAGO CREEK RECREATION TRAIL PROJECT
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-067 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana approving the application for grant funds for the Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation Program under Section 164.56 of the Streets and
Highways Code for the Santiago Creek Recreation Trail Project - Recreation
and Community Services FILE CA
2l .B.
APPLICATION FOR FY 1999-2000 HABITAT CONSERVATION FUNDS -
RECREATIONAL BIKE TRAIL IN SANTIAGO PARK
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-068 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha approving the application for grant funds for the Local Agency Grant
Program - Fiscal Year 1999/2000 under the Habitat Conservation Fund
Program of the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 for the Santiago
Creek Recreation Trail Project - Recreation and Community Services
FILE CA
AGHT 98-139A
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A.
SECURING VACANT BUILDINGS - PLANNING AND BUILDING
AGENCY - - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-049
To Interstate Field Services, Inc. to amend current contract in the amount
of $20,919.00 for a total estimated annual amount of $75,000.00
To Interstate Field Services, Inc. for a one-year renewal period in the
estimated annual amount of $75,000.00
22.B.
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING FILTERS -
VARIOUS CITY BUILDINGS - To Orange County Filters for a one-year
renewal period in an annual amount not to exceed $15,673.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 97-078
22.C.
CELLULAR PHONES, ACCESSORIES AND AIRTIME - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-089
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22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
22.G.
22.H.
22.I.
22.J.
CELLULAR PHONE AND ACCESSORIES - To Western Wireless
Communication in the amount of $11,843.88
CELLULAR AIRTIME - To Nextel Communications for a one-year period in
the estimated annual amount of $78,000.00
GOLF CARTS (4) - POLICE FACILITY - To Saddleback Golf Carts, Inc. in
the amount of $23,765.34 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-090
SPECIAL WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION MAGAZINES - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - To James F. Wright in the amount of $15,931.20 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 98-091
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - To the following in the estimated annual amounts
indicated -Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-098
Waxie's Enterprises
Kathco Products
Maintex, Inc.
National Sanitary Supply
$20,753.00
11,040.00
4,211.00
2,635.00
HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES - To Orange County Farm Supply to amend
existing contract for a total estimated annual amount of $20,000.00 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 98-099
GRASS SEED - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - To Stover
Seed Company in the amount of $9,051.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-103
SIGN INSTALLATION - COLONEL WILLIAM W. ELDRIDGE PARK - To
Sign Experts in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 98-104
REPLACEMENT FIRE PUMPER - To Boise Mobile Equipment, Inc. in the
amount of $290,374.34 - Financc and Management Services
SPEC 96-099
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
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23.A.
FOURTH STREET REHABILITATION- MiNTER TO MABURY STREETS
Noting the large number o f infrastructure projects in process, Mayor Pro Tem Richardson
thanked Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross and members of the staff for
their efibrts, and commented that with the settlement of the Orange County bankruptcy, more
invcstment in infrastructure improvements was now possible.
Desi Reyes urged the Council to approve the 4th Street rehabilitation project.
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
FOURTH STREET REHABILITATION FROM MINTER TO MABURY
STREETS - To Excel Paving in the estimated amount of $3,058,712.40 with a
total estimated construction cost of $3,686,300.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 7832
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSTAIN: Moreno
23.B.
CONCRETE REPAIR OF TRENCHES, SIDEWALKS, CURBS
Charles Bordenave expressed concern with the number of times the trees had been replaced
on Segerstrom Avenue and commented that the old City Yard was an eyesore and the
Armory overgrown with weeds.
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
CONCRETE REPAIR OF TRENCHES, SIDEWALKS, CURBS - VARIOUS
LOCATIONS - To Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. in the estimated amount of
$441,000.00 with a total estimated construction cost of $595,100.00 - Public
Works Agency PROJ 0904
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: Nonc
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23.C.
ASPHALT CONCRETE TRENCH REPAIR - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - To
Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the estimated amount of $229,950.00 with a total
estimated construction cost of $297,400.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 0903
AGREEMENTS
25.A.
CABLE TV CONSULTING SERVICES
Councilmember Franklin requested staff to begin reviewing the City's cable franchise with
Comcast Cablevision (scheduled for renewal in 1999).
Councilmembers discussed a number of concerns regarding the current cable service such as
a proposed rate increase, poor and interrupted reception during cable system rebuilding in
western Santa Ana, faulty wiring connections, and insufficient broadcasting of community
events.
Councilmember Moreno urged the Council to challenge the proposed rate increase and
inform Comcast of the City's dissatisfaction with its service.
City Attorney Joe Fletcher and Recreation and Community Services Agency Executive
Director Cleve Williams discussed some of the complexities of cable regulation corroborated
by Councilmember McGuigan.
Mayor Pulido requested the City Attorney and Executive Director work with the cable
consultant to prepare findings as to how the Council might legally object to the proposed rate
increase and place the appropriate Council action on the next possible Agenda.
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
CABLE TV CONSULTING SERVICES - With Communications Support
Group in the amount of $37,600.00 - Recreation and Community Services
AGMT 98-141
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYE S:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and the Clerk of the Council
to execute agreements.
25.B.
CONSULTING/TRAiNING SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY AGENCIES -
With Tri-Source in the amount of $60,000.00 - Personnel Services
AGMT 98-142
25.C.
CONSULTING SERVICES - DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PROCESSiNG -
Amendment to agreement with Van Dell & Associates Inc. to increase the
contract amount by $35,000.00 for a total contract amount of $75,000.00 -
Public Works Agency AGMT 98-143
25.D.
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER MAIN
ACROSS THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ON FOURTH STREET - With
the Orange County Transportation Authority - Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-144
25.E.
SUPPORT SERVICES - INTEGRATED TRAVELER INFORMATION
SHARING SYSTEM - With Odetics, Inc, in an amount not to exceed
$35,000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98- 145
25.F.
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF A GLOBAL
POSITIONING SYSTEM MONUMENT AT THE CORPORATE YARD -
With Southern California Integrated GPS Network - Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-146
25.G.
ELECTRONIC INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN AND SOFTWARE FOR SANTA
ANA WORK CENTER - Amendment to agreement with Telfords increasing
thc contract amount to $45,000.00 and extending the completion date to June
30, 1999 - Community Development Agency AGMT 98-147
25.H.
COMPUTER NETWORK SERVICES - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - With
Intergraph, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $10,500.00 - Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-148
25.I.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES - With Frazier
Scott in the amount of $14,000.00 - Community Development Agency
AGMT 98-149
25.J.
LAPTOP COMPUTERS (60) - Amendment to agreement with AMREL
Systems, Inc. increasing the contract by approximately $340,900.00 - Police
Department AGMT 98-150
25.K.
EASEMENT FOR THE WIDENING OF THE INTERSECTION OF
HARBOR AND MACARTHUR BOULEVARDS - With Southern California
Edison in the amount of $94,000.00 - Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-151
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Motion:
25.L.
Renew agreements.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES - With the following for a one-year renewal
period in the amounts indicated - Police Department
Dr. Eric Gruver in the amount of $35,000.00 AGMT 97-126
Dr. Susan Saxe-Clifford in the of $35,000.00 AGMT 97-127
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
EXPANSION OF DUTIES - SANTA ANA VOLUNTEERS FOR
EXCELLENCE (S.A.V.E.) VOLUNTEERS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-069 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana authorizing the Chief of Police to expand the duties of Santa Ana
Volunteers for Excellence (SAVE) unit to enforce disabled parking statutes -
Police Department FILE CA
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
55.B.
FORMATION - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONAL AREA
FOR ORANGE COUNTY
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-070 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana adopting an agreement between the City of Santa Aha, County of Orange
and all other political subdivisions in Orange County to form an Emergency
Management Operational Area in compliance with Title 19 California Code of
Regulations, Section 2400 et seq., and Government Code Section 8550 et seq.-
Fire Department AGMT 98-152
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN: Espinoza
SECOND: Lutz
Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
COUNCIL RECESS - 8:37 P.M.-8:57 P.M.
Councilmember Espinoza left the meeting at 8:37 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-12 - SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 66 -
RELOCATION OF CAMBODIAN FAMILY, INC. - 1111 E. MCFADDEN
AVE., #B
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-13 to rezone property at 1111 E. McFadden Avenne
from Light Industrial (MI) to Specific Development 66 and to permit the relocation of
Cambodian Family Incorporated into the Markland Industries Building
Recommended for approval by thc Planning Commission on September 14, 1998 by a 6/1
vote with Mondo dissenting
Legal Notice published in the Oranae Count,/Register and mailed on September 25, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 98-12 and
Specific Development 66 permitting relocation of the Cambodian Family, Inc. at 8:57 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Rifka Hirsch spoke in Pavor of the Amendment Application.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 9:01 P.M.
Motion: Place ordinance on firs! reading and authorize publication of title.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NS-2368 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha rezoning certain property located at 1111 East McFadden Avenue from the
Light Industrial Zone District (M 1 ) to Specific Development No. 66 (AA No.
98-12) and adopting Specific Development No. 66 for said property - Planning
and Building Agency FiLE CA
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno
75.B.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-10 - VA 98-09 - LUCKY'S/SAVON -
2840 S. BRISTOL
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-10 to rezone property at 2840 S. Bristol from
Commercial Residential (CR) to General Commercial (C1)
VARIANCE 98-09 to allow a reduction in the required parking standards for a proposed
Lucky-/Save-On Combo Store
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on September 14, 1998 by a 7/0
vote
Legal Notice published in the Orange Count,/Register and mailed on September 25, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 98-10 and
Variance 98-09 at 9:02 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of'written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Mayor Pro Tern Richardson left the meeting at 9:03 P.M.
John Abajian, nearby business owner, sought assistance from Council regarding several
issues relating to his business.
Chris Long, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the Amendment Application and
Variance.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 9:06 p.m.
Councilmember Moreno rejoined the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2369 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana rezoning certain property located at 2840 South Bristol Street from the
Commercial Residential Zone District (CR) to the Community Commercial
Zone District (C 1) (AA No. 98-10) - Planning and Building Agency
Receive and file staff'report approving VA 98-09 as conditioned.
FILE CA
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Richardson
75.C.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-11 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
98-04 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 98-01 - 3401, 3501 AND 3503 S.
HARBOR
FILED BY KAISER PERMANENTE
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-11 to rezone property at 3401, 3501 and 3503 S. Harbor
from Light Manufacturing (M1) to Professional (P)
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-04 to amend the Land Use Element from Industrial (I)
to Professional (P)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 98-01 to facilitate the construction of a Kaiser Permanente
medical office building
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on September 14, 1998 by a 6/1
vote with Mondo dissenting
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on September 25, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding the rezoning of Kaiser Permanente at
3401, 3501, and 3503 South Harbor Light Manufacturing to Professional at 9:08 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Richard Miller representing Kaiser Permanente indicate he was available to answer
questions.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 9:13 p.m.
Motion: 1. Place ordinances on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2370 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana rezoning certain property located at 3401, 3501 and 3503 South Harbor
Boulevard from the Light Industrial Zone District (MI) to the Professional
Office Zone District (P) (AA No. 98-11) - Planning and Building Agency
FILE CA
ORDINANCE NS-2371 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha approving a development agreement between the City of Santa Aha and
Kaiser Permcnente - Planning and Building Agency AGMT 98~ 153
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-071 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan from Industrial (IND)
to Professional and Administrative Office (PAO) with regard to property
located at 3401, 3501 and 3503 South Harbor Boulevard (GPA 98-04) -
Planning and Building Agency FiLE CA
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Richardson
75.D.
VA 98-04 - 400 E. 4m STREET - WALL SIGNS
FILED BY ARTURO AND CLAUDIA ARELLANES
VARIANCE 98-04 to allow relief from the sign code to obtain two wall signs in the Central
Business (C3) Zoning District
Recommended for approval by the Plarming Commission on July 13, 1998 by a 4/3 vote with
Verino, Mondo, and Nalle dissenting)
Legal Notice mailed on September 24, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding Variance 98-04 at 400 East 4th Street at
9:13 P.M.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Manuel Pena requested the variance be amended to allow the Arellanes to retain the store
logo and sign as they currently exist in spite their exceeding allowable standards.
Mrs. Arellanes explained the history of the sign problem, expressing regret that a mis-
communication with City staff had resulted in the construction of the sign before fore, al
approval had been granted.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 9:27 p.m.
Motion: Adopt resolulion.
RESOLUTION 98-072 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha approving Variance No. 98-04, to allow relief from certain provisions of
the Sign Code related to two wall mounted signs for the Mega Furniture
Superstore located at 400 East Fourth Street - Planning and Building Agency
FILE CA
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido
NOES: Nonc
ABSTAIN: Moreno
ABSENT: Espinoza, Richardson
RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED
IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 9:38 P.M. TO 9:59 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED - 10:00 P.M.
All Councilmembers present except Espinoza and Richardson
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sean Mill said that some members of the City staff and City Council were doing a poor job
and not performing in the best interest of the community.
Charles Bordenave stated that Santa Aha residents will be receiving a water rate increase and
that City salaries are too high.
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COMMENTS
Jos6 Fernandez discussed his platform as a candidate for Santa Ana City Council in Ward 4.
Florence Leach pointed out an October 4 Commentary article in the Orange County Register
regarding the use of eminent domain by redevelopment agencies had featured the Miguel
Pulido family. She also urged the public to be aware that a proposed light rail system
included routing through Central Santa Aha.
Victor Ugarte, representing the Santa Ana Soccer League, stated that his group is a non-profit
association and expressed concerned that "for-profit" soccer leagues may be usurping the
available fields in Santa Ana's parks.
Henry Leason sought assistance with a development issue for use of the Moose Lodge as a
church and was referred to Planning Manager Ken Adams by the Mayor.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno reported a lack of code enforcement regarding an abandoned vehicle
on West 5t~' Street between Raitt and Sullivan Streets, and, noting this evening's meeting
would probably be the last City Council meeting before the November 3 General Election,
discussed his campaign platform for the Office of Mayor.
Councilmember McGuigan:
· praised Mervyn's Corporation for its participation in a "Community Closet" event at the
Regional Transportation Center that provided new wardrobes and makeovers to
unemployed women preparing to seek jobs;
· announced the Wilshire Square Neighborhood Association's "Secret Gardens Tour and
Tea" scheduled for October 10 from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. along the 1300 block of S.
Birch Street and a Literacy Program Open House to take place at the Newhope Branch
Library on October 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M.; and
· requested that the Mayor adjourn the meeting in honor of Pat Johns, a docent at the Santa
Ana Zoo who recently passed away, and asked that the Johns' family and the Friends of
the Santa Ana Zoo be notified of the memorial tribute.
Councilmember Lutz encouraged residents to call the Public Works Agency to remove fallen
trees or limbs due to "Santa Ana Winds," and mentioned that campaign signs are not allowed
in the public right of way nor should they be placed at high altitudes on private property
without the permission of the property owner.
Councilmember Franklin:
commended both the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission and the
Public Works Agency staff on the City's aggressive tree planting program and encouraged
residents to plant trees on their properties as well;
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COMMENTS
· reported his attendance at the California League of Cities Conference in Long Beach last
week, indicated he had sat in a Latino Caucus session and expressed support for the
Caucus' goal to encourage Hispanic teens to attend college in the upcoming year; and
· noted the large number of educationally-related projects unde~wvay in the Downtown and
suggested the institutions needed to outreach to the Santa gna community.
Mayor Pulido mentioned he had received a letter from Larry Tenney extolling Santa Ana's
many cultural venues and asked staff to contact Tenney regarding his suggestion that Santa
gna pursue regional recognition as Orange County's "Museum District." He also commented
on the positive changes occurring in the Downtown, noting particularly that development was
on the upswing and many of the vacant buildings repopulated.
CLOSED SESSION - -Room 147- 10:48P.M.-11:07P.M.
The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the
public present, provided the items to be discussed are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. The
following items were received for the October 5, 1998 meetings of the City Council, Community
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority.
Actions that are reported out of Closed Session are recorded in the minutes of the appropriate
legislative body.
95.A
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 and Charter Section 705
Clerk of the Council Annual Performance Review
95.B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Community Redevelovment A~encv
Community Redevelopment Agency v. Nikolic
OCSC Case No. 788572
City of Santa gna
Name of Case: Hemandez v. City of Santa gna ~/ s,,-r,~o~,vr"
USDC No. 92-622 I"/"~/~
Name of Case: Patrick P. Tocher v. City of Santa gna
Ninth Circuit Docket Nos. 97-55628 and 97-55660
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CLOSED SESSION
95.C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9
Claim by Mountain Laundry, Inc. ~ .~¥zr~_e,-~-f /o//~/qoc
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -
No action was reported out of Closed Session.
~ADJOURNMENT - 11:07 P.M. - In honor of Pat Johns
Janice C. Guy
Clerk of the Council
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