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Home My WebLink About12-07-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 7, 1998 CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:13 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor TOM LUTZ, Mayor Pro Tem LISA BIST ALBERTA D. CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN TED R MORENO Absent: None STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Chaplain David Mitchell Police Department EMPLOYEE AWARDS MAYOR PULIDO 20 Years of Service Esther E. Hemandez Senior Police Records Specialist Police Department Linda J. Hanks Library Services Assistant Library Monica Hemandez Police Services Officer Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 335 DECEMBER 7, 1998 EMPLOYEE AWARDS Belinda Hetz Community Preservation inspector Planning and Building Sylvia M. Guillen Police Services Officer Police Department 25 Years of Service Carlos Carrillo. Jr. Police Officer 30 Years of Service Denis J. Hill Fire Captain PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Gus Guzman Proclamation commending his outstanding service to the people of Orange County presented by MAYOR PULIDO to 4t~* District Supervisor Bill Steiner Presentation of "It Takes a Dream...The Story of Hadassah" to MAYOR PULIDO by Florence J. Paul representing the Santa Ana/Tustin Chapter of Hadassah International Certificates recognizing Santa Ana College Soccer Team's outstanding season and win of the 1998 Orange Empire Conference Regional and State Championships presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the following: Administration Coaches Dr. Edward Hernandez Chancellor J. P. Frutose Head Coach John Nixon President Jose Vasquez Assistant Coach David Dobos Dean of Athletics Frank Rea Assistant Coach Dr. Enriqueta Ramos Immediate Past President Board of Trustees CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 336 DECEMBER 7, 1998 PRESENTATIONS Gregorio Arcos Andres Arroyo Jose Barillas Emilio Bautista Mark Boese Keith Buckley Roberto Cortes Alejandro Garcia Jesus Garcia Team Members Musa Kallou Everardo Leon Victor Licea Miguel Lopez Nicholas Purdom Jose Retiz Femando Rico Certificates recognizing newly formed Santa Ana Soccer Association officers and members of the Board of Directors presented by MAYOR PULIDO and Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams to: Officers President Angel Orea Hispano America Soccer League Vice President Frank Ramirez Federation Soccer League Secretary Edgar Vasquez Interamerica Soccer League Treasurer Leonel Perez Represented by Domingo Vega United Latin Soccer League Board Members Rick Brown Sports Development Group Guillermo Castaneda Sabatina Soccer League Julio Cesar Davila Orange County Soccer League Hugo Fernandez Clubes Unidos Soccer League Humberto Lopez Restaurant & Hotel Soccer League Jose Meza Veteranos Soccer League Rigoberto Rodriguez L.A. Municipal 20/20 Soccer League Ricardo Sandoval Santa Ana Soccer League Certificate recognizing his winning the 1998 Motonautical Competition on Rivers presented by MAYOR PULIDO to World Champion Sergio Velasquez CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 337 DECEMBER 7, 1998 REPORTS (AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER) 65.A. DEDICATION OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER COURTYARD Mayor Pulido commended former Mayor Tem Rob Richardson for his outstanding service on the Council. Richardson thanked the Council in advance for the honor to be bestowed on him, acknowledging the action was particularly appropriate in view of his enthusiasm for railroading. Motion: Approve. Naming of the fountain courtyard and passenger platform area at the Regional Transportation Center as the Robert L. Richardson Courtyard and Passenger Platform - Community Development Agency Allocation of funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 to fund purchase of a plaque and improvements to the courtyard MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE CA CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor am~ounced the removal of Item 23.B. from the Consent Calendar for separate action. The Clerk of the Council noted that the Council had been provided revised Minutes page 237. She also indicated Item 31.A. had been withdrawn from the Agenda because the decision of the Planning Commission had been appealed and that the appeal hearing was scheduled for December 21, 1998. 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. Consent Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 338 DECEMBER 7, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR MINUTES Motion: 10.A. 10.B. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approve minutes. REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1998 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 1998 ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS Votes in this category may differ fi.om 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 Councilmember was absent from the previous meeting, but is present for this meeting and does not declare otherwise, his/her vote is recorded as affirmative. Absences from the current meeting are recorded as such. (Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 16, 1998) Placed on first reading on November 16, 1998 by a 7/0 vote ll.A. ZOA 98-06 - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES REGULATION ORDiNANCE NS-2373 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending and adding various provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regulating land uses and creating a new article for regulation of adult entertainment businesses - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA ll.B. ZOA 98-05 - EXTERIOR TELEPHONES REGULATION ORDiNANCE NS-2374 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ama Municipal Code to establish citywide zoning regulations for the placement and maintenance of exterior phones - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - DECEMBER 2, 1998 Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 339 DECEMBER 7, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Cable Advisory Television Board Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee Historic Resources Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Personnel Board Plarming Commission Recreation and Parks Board TOTAL VACANCIES 4 5 5 4 4 42 13.B. Motion: 13.C. Motion: APPOiNTMENT Approve appointment. Miguel A. Pulido as the City's representative to the Orange County Water District Board effective December 16, 1998 to fill the unexpired term of Daniel E. Griset (Term expires at 12:00 noon on December 1, 2000.) FILE BC REAPPOINTMENTS Approve reappointment of the following recommended by Councilmember McGuigan as Ward 6 representatives for terms expiring November 30, 2002. Board/Commission Cable Television Community Redevelopment/Housing Environmental & Transportation Advisory Historic Resources Human Relations Personnel Planning Recreation and Parks Appointee Term Michael Macres First Full John W. "Bill" Hill Second Full David N. Murray First Full Mary Ann Chamberlain Jacqueline J. Johnson John M. Coil Molly Doughty James F. Kendrick, Jr. First Full First Full First Full Second Full Second Full CLERK OF Mo tio n: 15.A. THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. The November 16, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:45 p.m. on November 12,1998. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 340 DECEMBER 7, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR 15.B. 15.C. 15.D. The Notice of Adjournment for the November 16, 1998 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:45 p.m. on November 18, 1998. The November 24, 1998 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:10 a.m. on November 19, 1998. The resignation of John MacDowell from the Planning Commission by telephone effective December l 5, 1998 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:15 p.m. on November 30, 1998. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes. 16.A. Declaring December 1, 1998 to be AIDS Day in Santa Ana and commending its organizers for increasing public awareness regarding this devastating disease 16.B. Recognizing Liberty Capital Management on its grand opening celebration at 1811 E. Garry Avenue on December 1, 1998 16.C. Congratulating Orange County Hispanic Development Council 1998 "Hispanic Influentials" on December 2, 1998 16.D. Welcoming Wins Tokay, a Japanese Soccer Team, to Santa Ana for the Orange County Soccer League All-Stars game on December 6, 1998 BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-102 - SANTA ANA ZOO Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) Recognizing $112,500.00 in Institute of Museum and Library Services grant funds and appropriating same for general operating expenses at the Santa Ana Zoo - Finance and Management Services FILE CA 20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-093 - SEISMIC RETROFIT OF SANTA ANA RIVER BRIDGES Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 341 DECEMBER 7, 1998 CONSENTCALENDAR Recognizing $2,015,342.00 in Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation funds and appropriating same for seismic retrofit of bridges - Finance and Management Services FILE CA Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SEISMIC RETROFIT OF BRIDGES OVER SANTA ANA RIVER - With W. Koo & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $380,000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-158 SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. 22.A. SCREEN PRINTED CLOTHING - To Pacifica T-Shirts, Inc. to amend the contract in an amount of $20,000.00 for a total not to exceed $101,986.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-259 22.B. ANIMAL CONTROL TRUCK - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Bob Wondries Ford to amend the contract in an amount of $29,786.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-037 22.C. COLD WATER METERS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To the following for a two-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-096 Badger Meter, Inc. Familian Corporation Hersey Meters $84,448.00 73,262.00 36,368.00 22.D. ROOF DRAIN MODIFICATION - POLICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - To Tucker Construction in the amount of $16,958.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-108 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. 23.A. LINCOLN AVENUE OVERPASS STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS - To Skip's Electric, Inc. in the amount of $17,435.00 with a total estimated construction cost of $23,600.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7029B CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 342 DECEMBER 7, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross responded to Councilmember Moreno's inquiry regarding the contractor's liability for the sinkhole in the recently repaved street. Ross indicated the cause of the damage was still under investigation, but should the fault lie with the contractor, the City would take appropriate action. Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 17TM STREET REHABILITATION - SANTIAGO TO GRANT AVENUE - Amendment to increase project budget by $150,000.00 to cover unanticipated contingencies for a total estimated construction cost of $1,536,600.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1717 MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: None AGREEMENTS 25.A. TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AMENDMENT - With Van Dell and Associates in the amount of $25,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed 10 0000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-173 25,B. TRAINING 1N PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT - With Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson in the amount of $3,600.00 - Planning and Building Agency AGMT 98-174 25.C. MUTAL AID FOR 911 CALLS - With the City of Anaheim - Police Department AGMT 98-175 Motion: Renew contract. 25.D. SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION - With Martin Luther Hospital in the amount of $650.00 per exam in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 - Police Department AGMT 98 - 176 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 343 DECEMBER 7, 1998 CONSENT CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET 29.A. DONATION OF VEHICLES Motion: Accept. Donation of two vehicles from Temple Management, Inc. for the Police Department - Police Department FILE CA LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS 31.A. VA 98-12 - 2500 N. MAIN ST. - DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER (Withdrawn from Agenda) ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** BUSINESS CALENDAR ORDINANCES FIRST READING 50.A. LICENSE FEE WAIVER - GUIDE DOGS FOR THE DISABLED Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDiNANCE NS-2376 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 5-51 d) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code - Finance and Management Services MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Franklin Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido None FILE CA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 344 DECEMBER 7, 1998 BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATIONS - BUDGET AMENDMENT Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 98-085 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to effect certain changes to the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, and to amend the current annual budget to reallocate certain positions - Personnel Services MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Moreno FILE CA PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. ABANDONMENT 98-2 - 98-5 - CUP 98-07 - GLOBAL METAL RECYCLiNG SITE- 1011 E. PINE ST. Public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit 98-07 to allow construction and operation ora recycling facility and Street Abandonments 98-02 through 98-05 relating to streets and alleys near 1011 E. Pine Street Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on September 28, 1998 by a 6/0 vote with Doughty absent Legal Notice published in the Orange Count,/Register on November 6 and 13, 1998 and mailed on November 5, 1998 The Mayor indicated a request had been received from the applicant requesting a continuance of the item to December 21, 1998. Motion: Continue consideration of resolutions to December 21, 1998. RESOLUTION 98-081 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 98-07 to permit construction of a recycling facility at 1011 E. Pine Street - Planning and Building Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 345 DECEMBER 7, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION 98-082 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana vacating the alley east of Minnie Street and north of Pine Street, a portion of Pine Street between Santa Fe Street and Minnie Street, a portion of an alley east of Minnie Street and north of Chestnut Avenue and a portion of Santa Fe Street between Chestnut Avenue and Walnut Street - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Moreno FILE CA 75.B. ABANDONMENTS 98-08 AND 98-09 - CUP 98-17 - TRACT MAP 15748 - EAST 2ND STREET ARTIST PROJECT Public hearing to consider vacating a portion of East 2nd Street between Main and Spurgeon Streets in connection with the East 2'~a Street Artist project Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on December 1, 1998 by a 6/I vote with MacDowell abstaining Legal Notice published in the Orange Count,/Re~ister on November 6 and 13, 1998 and November 27, 1998 The Mayor announced that staffhad requested the East 2''a Street hearing be continued for one week. Motion: Continue public hearing and all actions regarding the East 2~d Street Artist Project to December 14, 1998. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE ABAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 346 DECEMBER 7, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.C. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-15 - PROPERTIES SOUTH OF BOWERS MUSEUM BETWEEN MAIN AND BROADWAY Amendment Application 98-15 to rezone properties from Multi-Family Residential (R3) to Professional (P) to achieve consistency between the area's General Plan land use designation and its zoning Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 9, 1998 by a 6/0 vote with Doughty abstaining Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on November 23, 1998 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the rezoning of properties south of Bowers Museum between Main Street and Broadway Street at 7:15 p.m. Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None Speakers: Nina Montee and Victoria Betancourt spoke in support of the zone change. Jaime Vega reminded viewers that Goodwill Industries is a good place to shop for holiday gifts. (The Mayor indicated that the item under discussion was a public hearing and not Public Comments.) The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDiNANCE NS-2377 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha rezoning certain property located at 120, 202, 206 and 210 West 20'h Street, 115-207 West 19"' Street and 114-207 West 18t~ Street from the Multi Family Residential Zone District (R3) to the Professional Office Zone District (P) (AA No. 98-15) - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: McGuigan Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido None FILE CA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 347 DECEMBER 7, 1998 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.D. 1999 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSESSMENT RATE Public hearing regarding the levying of an assessment for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Impr0vcmcnt area for thc year 1999 Legal Notice published in the Oran/ge Count,/Register on November 20, 1998 Mayor Pulido explained that since he owned a business within the area, he had a conflict of interest, and left the Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Lutz opened the public hearing regarding the Downtown Business Improvement Area assessment rate at 7:24 p.m. Presentation of staff report by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None There were no speakers regarding this item. The Mayor Pro Tern closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 98-087 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ama levying an assessment for the Downtown Santa Ama Business Improvement Area for the year 1999 - Community Development Agency FILE CA MOTION: Christy VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Pulido SECOND: Bist Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 348 DECEMBER 7, 1998 COUNCIL 85.A. Motion: The Motion ITEMS REMOVAL OF WARD 1 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS (MORENO) Charter Section 901 allows the removal of Board and Commission members by the affirmative votes of a majority of the Council. Remove the following Board/Commission members from their respective offices. Wendy C. Tobiska Wayne W. Lewis Floyd McLellan Glenn Mondo Arthur A. Castro Cable Television Advisory Board Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee Planning Commission Recreation & Parks Board MOTION: Moreno died for lack of second. RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 7:31 P.M. TO 7:37 P.M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED - 7:37 P.M. 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Carrie Schumacher, owner of a residence in the condominium complex at 408 E. Civic Center Drive, explained she had been unsuccessful over an extended period to get the Fire Department to re-inspect the building's alarm system and requested the Council's assistance. The City Manager indicated he would investigate and report to the Council. 90.B. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Moreno: · requested Public Works staff to repair potholes in the vicinity of St. Gertrude and Center Streets; · expressed frustration with the continuing sale of used household items from tracks parked on streets and asked ifa legislative remedy were possible (The City Attorney and Plarming and Building Agency Executive Director explained vending from vehicles was governed by the California Vehicle Code and difficult to enforce. The Attorney indicated he would investigate the matter.); · requested debris be removed from the greenbelt along Raitt Street between McFadden and Edinger; and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 349 DECEMBER 7, 1998 COUNCIL COMMENTS directed the Clerk of the Council to place the removal of Ward 1 Board and Commission members on the next Council agenda and expressed his intention to ask the City Council to consider this request on a continual basis. Councilmember Bist: · reported she had enjoyed a preview tour of the Discovery Science Center recently and suggested that residents visit the Center during the "open houses" scheduled between December 19 - January 31; and · thanked the organizers of the 3rs aimual Wilshire Square Neighborhood Association concert for a wonderful event. Mayor Pro Tem Lutz: · reported he recently toured the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse, was greatly impressed by the facility, and suggested individuals or organizations interested in contributing to the Courthouse Time Capsule to contact Tim Rush at 547-6558; · congratulated the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society on its successful Victorian Holiday Home Tour; · announced that he enjoyed the Santora Building's "Arts Orange County" open house; · invited everyone to the December 9 Washington Square Neighborhood Holiday Party, explaining an unwrapped toy or canned goods is the only entry requirement; · reported the City's Arts Coordinator Jim Gilliam has 300 free tickets to a Christmas Concert to be held in the Santa Aha High School Auditorium at 10:30 A.M. on December 19, and encouraged anyone interested to contact Gilliam at 571-4229; · noted the William Eldridge Park was dedicated last weekend with a special program honoring this local World War II war hero; · commended the contributors to Santa Anita Park "Tot Lot" opened last weekend; and · wished everyone Happy Holidays! Councilmember McGuigan: · recognized Florence Leach in the audience and sent regards to her husband Miles Leach, one of Santa Ana's remaining "Pearl Harbor" survivors; · reported her attendance at the National League of Cities Annual Conference last week and intent to share ideas and program information with her Council colleagues; and · wished everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season. Councilmember Christy: · thanked everyone for their support of her successful election campaign, expressed pleasure with being a member of the City Council, and stated she always has an "open door"; · offered kudos to Recreation and Community Services staff members, particularly Ron Ono and Rip Ribble, for their efforts in the creation and dedication of the William Eldridge Park; · encouraged attendance at performances of the Aman International Dance group that had recently relocated from Los Angeles to Santa Ana; and · wished everyone Happy Holidays. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 350 DECEMBER 7, 1998 COUNCIL COMMENTS Counci lmember Franklin: · thanked the Recreation and Community Services Agency staff for its prompt attention to the concerns expressed by the sports directors of the City's high schools regarding the deteriorated condition of Eddie West Field; · asked staff to assist in distributing tour information regarding the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse and the Discovery Science Center (The City Manager indicated schedules would be posted on Cable Channel 3.); · recognized the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day; · congratulated the Floral Park Neighborhood on its excellent newsletter and reported the last issue had featured an article regarding the numerous bird species in the Neighborhood; · welcomed Councilmembers Bist and Christy to the City Council; and · reported the death of Dave Bunch, a long time County resident, educator, and member of the Santa Ana Kiwanis Club. Mayor Pulido indicated the Council meeting would be adjoumed in honor of Dave Bunch, and wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 8:08 P.M.-8:29 P.M. The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members o f the public present, provided the items to be discussed are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. The following items were received for the December 7, 1998 meetings of the City Council, Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority. City Council 95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTiNG LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Name of Case: Short v. Kurita Case No. OCSC No. G017245, File No. S-1093 Name of Case: Durinzi v. COSA Case No. OCSC No. 789152, File No. 97-116 Name of Case: Hoces v. COSA Case No. OCSC No. 791749 95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9 - Name of Case: Mike Alvarado v. COSA Case No. #AHM 0062695 and POM #0225879 95.C. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 Name of Case: Jorge Perez v. COSA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 351 DECEMBER 7, 1998 CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Moreno left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:29 P.M. Motion: Authorize settlements/actions as follow: Short v. Kurita Case No. OCSC No. G017245, File No. S-1093 Reinstatement of benefits and settlement in the amount of $2,500.00 Durinzi v. COSA Case No. OCSC NO. 789152, File No. 97-116 Settlement in the amount of $15,000.00 Hoces v. COSA Case No. OCSC No. 791749 Settlement in the amount of $37,500.00 Mike Alvarado v. COSA Case No. #AHM 0062695 and POM #0225879 Compromise and release, in the amount of $25,000.00 Jorge Perez v. COSA Settlement in the amount of $13,500.00 MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Moreno ADJOURNMENT - 8:31 P.M. In honor of Dave Bunch To 6:00 p.m., December 14, 1998, in the Police Cormnunity Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 352 DECEMBER 7, 1998