HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 16, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:12 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MiGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
TONY ESPiNOZA (7:31 p.m.)
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
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 OFALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Chaplain Robert Barnett
Police Department
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Paul R. Johnson
Sr. Park Maintenance Supervisor
Recreation and Community Services
Kenneth R. Yarbrough
Equipment Operator
Public Works Agency
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Louie
Olivos, Jr.
Certificates recognizing their outstanding participation in the Southern California
Municipal Athletic Federation Championship Meet presented by MAYOR PULIDO,
Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams and Recreation
Center Director Dawna Sims to the following Santa Ana Swim Team members:
Jason Avila
Phillip Barnum, Jr.
Amber Canales
Marco de Leon
Karla Fruichante
Alex Gallardo
Alexandra Gallegos
Ramiro Gallegos
Roberto Galvan
Brenda Gamboa
Julie Houth
Lacy Larson
Belilin Lopez
Brenda Lopez
Heather Lord
Jonathan Lozano
Chris Montenegro
Jeff Montenegro
Eleazar Pereda
Kristin Radisay
Nancy Sandoval
Christina Tran
Deanna Tran
Certificate recognizing his outstanding contributions to the visual arts presented by
MAYOR PULIDO to Ernesto Apomayta Chambi
Certificate recognizing AirTouch Cellular for its generous donations of 40 "emergency
use only" cellular phones for use in Neighborhood Watch and Community Oriented
Policing programs presented by MAYOR PULIDO and Police Chief Paul Walters to
Sierra Pacific Region Vice President of Engineering and Operations Jeff Chessher and
representatives Joe Cylwik, Fernando Rico, Dennis Lowry, Melissa May, Dean Brown
and Lea Peterson
Proclamation recognizing his outstanding contributions to historical preservation and
enrichment of Santa Aha culture presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to
Tim Rush
Certificates recognizing Orange County Human Relations Commission's 1998
Community-Oriented Policing award winners presented by COUNCILMEMBER
MCGUIGAN, Orange County Human Relations Commission Human Relations
Specialist Ray Regalado, and Police Chief Paul Walters to the following Project
S.A.I.N.T (Santa Ana Inter-Agency Team) participants:
French Court Neighborhood President Ed McKie
Orange County Congregation Community Organization
represented by Fernando Cibrian and Enrique Sera
Santa Ana Police Lt. Michael Foote
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Certificate recognizing Aman Folk Ensemble, a nonprofit performing arts organization,
for promoting ethnic musical arts presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to
Executive Director Romalyn Tilghman, who invited the attdience to attend a "house
warming" for Aman in the Artists Village on December 5, 1998 (For information, call
(562) 986-4331).
Certificate recognizing Zov's Bistro & Bakery Caf6 for providing free cooking lessons to
Valley High School students presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Business
Owner Zov Karamardian
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Orange County Grand Jury Recruitment
Superior Court Commissioner Salvador Sarmiento announced the recruitment process
was underway for the next Orange County Grand Jury and would conclude with the
selection of nineteen new jurors who will serve from July 1999 through June 2000. He
provided brochures to the Clerk of the Council for anyone interested in serving on the
Grand Jury.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
1. Removal of items 13.C., 20.B., 23.B. and 25.B. for separate action;
2. Withdrawal of item 20.A. from the Agenda at staff's request; and
3. Abstention on items 11.A. and 25.E. by Moreno
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: Lutz
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza
MINUTES
Motion:
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
IO.A.
IO.B.
Note:
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 1998
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 1998
Approved City Council minutes are available at the following website address:
http://www, ci.santa-ana, ca. us/cda/calendar/clerkpage, htm
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 carded forward. However, ifa Councilmember
was absent fi:om 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 October 9, 1998)
I1.A.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-12 - SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 66 - 1111
E. MCFADDEN AVE., #B
(Placed on first reading on October 5, 1998 by a 5/0 vote with Espinoza and
Moreno absent and continued to November 2, 1998 at the request of staff)
Motion: Continue indefinitely at request of applicant.
ORDINANCE NS-2368 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana rezoning certain property located at 1111 East McFadden Avenue from the
Light Industrial Zone District (M1) to Specific Development No. 66 (AA No. 98-
12) and adopting Specific Development No. 66 for said property - Planning and
Building Agency FILE CA
(Councilmember Moreno abstained.)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT - NOVEMBER 10, 1998
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board Vacancies
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission 2
Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee 1
Library Board 1
TOTAL 4
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CONSENT CALENDAR
13.B.
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
Motion: Accept resignation.
Daniel E. Griset as the City's representative to thc Water District effective
December 16, 1998
13.C
BOARD/COMMISSION ATTENDANCE REPORT
In response to Councilmember Moreno's inquiry about the process for removing Board and
Commission members, the Clerk of the Council responded that, with the exception of the
Personnel Board whose members can only be removed for "cause," Board and Commission
members may be removed at any time by a majority vote of the Council.
Councilmember Moreno directed the Clerk of the Council to place on the December 7 Council
Agenda an item to remove all Board and Commission members designated as representing Ward
1 except the Ward 1 appointees to the Personnel Board, Human Relations Commission, and
Historic Resources Commission.
Motion: Receive and file report.
Biannual Attendance Report April 1998 through September 1998 - Clerk of the
Council FILE CA
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The October 19, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 4:00 p.m. on October 14, 1998.
15.B.
The October 19, 1998 City Council Closed Session Agenda was posted on the door
of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:00 p.m. on October 16, 1998.
15.C.
Revised Agenda Pages for the October 19, 1998 City Council meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:40 a.m. on
October 16, 1998.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
15.D.
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
Supplemental Agenda Page for the October 19, 1998 City Council meeting was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:40 a.m.
on October 16, 1998.
The November 2, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:30 p.m. on October 28,1998.
The Notice of Adjournment for the November 2, 1998 City Council meeting was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 6:05 p.m. on
November 2, 1998.
Resignation of Lisa Bist from the Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee effective November 5, 1998 was posted on the doors of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Drive at 12:15 p.m. on November 5, 1998.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes.
16.A.
Congratulating Thelma Gammel on the occasion of her 103'd birthday on October 9,
1998
16.B.
Honoring John Russo as the recipient of the Orange County American Italian
Renaissance Foundation's 1998 Columbus Award on October 9, 1998
16.C.
Commending Santa Ana Public Library Adult Literacy Services and READ/Orange
County for partnering a campaign to increase literacy on October 14, 1998
16.D.
Congratulating the Newhope Assembly of God Church on the groundbreaking for
construction of a new elementary school and expanded church facilities at 917 S.
Newhope Street on October 25, 1998
16.E.
Welcoming Lincoln-Mercury world headquarters to Orange County on October 28,
1998
16.F.
Commending Mayor's Bowl football team participants and students from Santa Aha
and Saddleback high schools on their cooperative effort to raise funds for the
Special Olympics Program on October 28, 1998
16.G.
Recognizing Police Corporal Emie Coude, Corporal Ken Witt, Corporal Ken
Gominsky, and Investigator Rich Gatto for enhancing the quality of life through
contributions to improve public safety in the French Court Neighborhood on
October 31, 1998
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CONSENT CALENDAR
16.H.
16.I.
Recognizing Lathrop Intermediate School's 75th anniversary of educating Santa
Ana's youth on November 13, 1998
Recognizing the Grand Opening of the Santa Ana College "Marketplace Education
Center" in downtown Santa Aha on November 13, 1998
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A. EXCUSED ABSENCE
Motion: Approve.
Excused absence of Councilmember Espinoza from the October 19, 1998 Council
Meeting
REPORT OF FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
Receive and file report.
Quarterly Investment Report for period ending September 30, 1998 - Finance and
Management Services FILE CA
19.B.
Moron:
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-093 - SEISMIC RETROFIT OF SANTA
ANA RIVER BRIDGES (Withdrawn from Agenda at staffs request)
20.B.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-095 - REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC
PARKER GARAGE BUILDING - 2ND AND SYCAMORE STREETS
Councilmember Moreno opined the expenditures for the Orange County Center for
Contemporary Art (OCCCA) project were excessive and requested details regarding OCCCA's
membership and the repayment schedule for the loan.
Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson and OCCCA Director Karen
Snell responded to Councilmember Moreno's questions.
Councilmember Espinoza joined the meeting at 7:31 P.M.
Frank Miller, Arthur Strock and Mike McGee spoke in support of the project.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson acknowledged Santa Ana Council of Arts and Culture Board
member Don Cribb (present in the audience) and thanked him for his years of commitment to the
arts movement in the City.
Mayor Pulido requested staff contact Chapman University for statistics from a recent study
regarding the impacts of the arts on cities and calculate the aggregated economic benefit of the
arts in Santa Ana.
Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment.
Loan of $495,000.00 from Equipment Replacement, Liability, and Workers
Compensation funds to Capital Outlay for rehabilitation of Historic Parker Garage -
Finance and Management Services FILE CA
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement.
REHABILITATION LOAN - HISTORIC PARKER GARAGE BUILDING - With
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in an amount not to exceed
$495,000.00 - Community Development Agency AGMT 98-159
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL RECESS - 7:54 P.M.-8:08 P.M.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A.
KODAK MICROGRAPHICS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - To Eastman Kodak to amend contract in the annual amount of
$16,107.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-069
22.B.
PAPER PRODUCTS - CENTRAL STORES - To Pak West Paper & Chemical to
amend the contract by an estimated $35,195.00 for a total of $78,114.00 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 96-007
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.C.
22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
22.G.
22.H.
22.1.
22.J.
22.K.
TROPHIES, AWARDS, ENGRAVING SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY
AGENCIES - To Players Choice to amend contract by $40,000.00 for a total not to
exceed $78,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 96-054
PVC PIPE SADDLES - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Wells Supply Co. for a
12-month renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $13,414.72 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 96-057
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - SENIOR CENTERS - RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES - To Western Transit Systems, Inc. for a one-year
renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $33,400.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 96-079
DETENTION FACILITY LAW LIBRARY SUBSCRiPTIONS - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - To West Publishing Group for a one-year period in the amount
of $5,781.82 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-050
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE - CITY FACILITIES - To H & P Fire
Maintenance, formerly World-Wide Fire Protection, for a one-year renewal period
in the estimated annual amount of $25,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-060
POLICE AMMUNITION - To the following for a one-year renewal period in the
annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-073
Dooley Enterprises, Inc.
Adamson Industries
San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc.
$89,637.00
19,821.00
8,573.00
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM EXAMINATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
To Orange County Health Care Agency's Child Abuse Services Team for a one-
year renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $28,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 97-105
PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES - VARIOUS CITY AGENCIES - To Graphic
Distributors under the County of Orange Partnership Agreement for a one-year
period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amount of
$75,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-084
COVERT TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
To Audio Intelligence Devices, Inc. in the amount of $21,722.40 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 98-093
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CONSENTCALENDAR
22.L.
22.M.
22.N.
22.0.
22.P.
22.Q.
22.R.
22.S.
PARAMEDIC SUPPLIES - FIRE DEPARTMENT - To Promedix for a two-year
period with provision for two one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed
$193,136.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-101
RESTROOM REMODELING - FLOWER STREET PARK - To TLS
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $21,912.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-106
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES - To Industrial Waste Utilization,
Inc. for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated
annual amount of $30,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-109
CABLETRON COMPUTER NETWORK PRODUCTS - INFORMATION
SERVICES - To Kent® Datacomm in the amount of $72,188.14 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 98-112
COMPUTER SECURITY SOFTWARE FOR CITYWIDE - INFORMATION
SERVICES - To Vanstar Corporation in the amount of $11,319.14 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 98-113
PATROL CAR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To
Kustom Signals, Inc. in the amount of $105,638.11 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 98-114
RECREATIONAL SUPPLIES - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
- To U.S. Toy Company for a three-year period in the estimated annual amount of
$15,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-116
VEHICLE LOCATOR TRACKING SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To
Teletrac in the amount of $9,525.45 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-118
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
23.A.
SR-55/DYER ROAD INTERCONNECT COMMUNICATION SURVEILLANCE
- To KDC, Inc. in the estimated amount of $393,619.36 with a total estimated
construction cost of $470,900.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 1593
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CONSENT CALENDAR
23.B.
JEROME CENTER PLAYGROUND - KIWANIS BARPdER FREE
PLAYGROUND AT THORNTON PARK
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson explained he had removed this item from the Consent Calendar to
inform the audience of the continuing development of the Kiwanis Barrier-Free Park and the
installation of new playground equipment at Jerome Center.
Mayor Pulido requested that the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee
investigate planting more trees in Thornton Park, particularly in the area north of the lake.
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
JEROME CENTER PLAYGROUND - KIWANIS BARRIER FREE
PLAYGROUND AT THORNTON PARK - PHASE II - To Micron Construction
for the base bid plus add-on Alternate No. 3 in the amount of $189,230.00 with a
total estimated construction cost of $208,150.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 6325-11
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements.
25.A.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ALTON AVENUE
OVERCROSSING AT STATE ROUTE 55 - With Caltrans to extend termination
date from December 31, 1998 to December 31, 2000 - Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-160
25.B.
HOWE-WAFFLE HOUSE LEASE/PURCHASE
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson provided historic information regarding the Howe Waffle House
purchase agreement and requested that the term of the proposed lease agreement be extended to
99 years for both land and improvements.
Councilmember Moreno stated that he would not vote in favor of the motion because he believes
that the Santa Ana Historical Society should fulfill its original agreement to repay its loan from
the City.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement to include a lease term of 99
years for land and improvements, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement.
HOWE-WAFFLE HOUSE LEASE/PURCHASE - AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT - With Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society for City to
assume monthly payment obligation for terrn of note and continue leasing the house
and property to the Society for $1.00 per year with the City retaining ownership -
Community Development Agency AGMT 98 - 161
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Morcno, Pulido,
Richardson
Moreno
ABSENT: None
25.C.
25.D.
25.E.
25.F.
25.G
25.H.
VISICAD (COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH) SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
With TriTech Software Systems for an amount not to exceed $50,927.00 - Fire
Department AGMT 98-162
SUPER (COUNTYWIDE) PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL (PIC) STRATEGIC
PLAN - With Tri-Source in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 - Community
Development Agency AGMT 98-163
LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE AND BUS BAYS - REGIONAL TRANS-
PORTATION CENTER - With Transportes InterCalifomias for a three-year period
commencing December 1, 1998 and expiring November 30, 2001 in the monthly
amount of $3,316.00 with annual increases based upon the Consumer Price Index -
Community Development Agency AGMT 98-164
(Councilmember Moreno abstained.)
TEMPORARY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - AMEND-
MENT TO AGREEMENT - With Hogle-Ireland, Inc. in the amount of $45,000.00
for a total contract amount not to exceed $85,000.00 - Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-165
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STRUCTURAL RETROFITS TO SOUTH
STATION RESERVOIR- - With W. Koo & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $31,427.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-166
COMPUTER TRAINING - VARiOUS CITY AGENCIES - With New Horizons
and Executrain in the amount of $101,025.00 - Personnel Services
AGMT 98-167
AGMT 98-168
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25.1.
ENGiNEERING LANDSCAPiNG SERVICES - With Boyle Engineering, Willdan
Associates, and AAE Consultants in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for each
firm - Public Works Agency AGMT 98-169
AGMT 98-170
AGMT 98-171
29.A.
Motion:
MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET
1999 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL REPORT
l. Approve.
1999 Am~ual Report for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area -
Community Development Agency FILE CA
2. Adopt resolution setting annual assessment rate for public hearing on
December 7, 1998.
RESOLUTION 98-078 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
declaring its intention to levy an assessment for the Downtown Santa Ana Business
Improvement Area for the year 1999 - Community Development Agency
FILE CA
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Motion:
Approve deeds and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all
necessary documents.
30.A.
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - Portion of 1325 E. 4th Street - AP
No. 011-062-24 - For 4~h Street reconstruction from Minter Street to the Interstate 5
freeway in the amount of $30,920.00 - Public Works Agency
DEED 7900
30.B.
ALMA HANNEMAN, TRUSTEE - 1115 S. Cypress Avenue - AP Nos. 398-391-
23 and 398-391-24 - For McFadden Avenue realignment from Main to Maple
Streets in the amount of $222,250.00 - Public Works Agency
DEED 7899
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Receive and file staff reports and adopt findings as submitted by staff
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31.A.
VA 98-08 and CUP 98-16 - 1501 S. Broadway - Filed by G & M Oil to allow after-
hour operations at an existing Chevron gas station in the Community Commercial
(C 1) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
31.B.
VA 98-11 - 2500 N. Main - Filed by Discovery Science Center to allow
modifications to the landscaping standards and to allow roof-mounted equipment to
be visible from the public street in Specific Development 65 zoning district -
Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
TENTATIVE PARCEL / TRACT MAPS
Motion:
Approve tentative Parcel/Tract Map as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings
as submitted by staff
32.A.
PARCEL MAP 98-118 - 701 S. Halladay - Filed by Ernesto Estrada to allow the
subdivision of one parcel into four to facilitate the construction of three new single-
family residences in the Single-Family (R1) Residential zoning district - Planning
and Building Agency FILE CA
FINAL PARCEL / TRACT MAPS
Motion: 1. Approve final map and accept the dedications thereon.
Authorize execution of bonds, Subdivision agreement and Public
Improvements agreement.
33.A.
TRACT MAP 15648 - 2828 N. Bristol - Filed by Brock Homes for a 72 single-
family residential development known as Riverglen - Public Works Agency
FILE TMAP
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
50.A. REGULATION OF NON-AERIAL BALLOON SIGNS
Proposal to prohibit installation of roof-mounted balloon signs for a 45-day period pending the
Planning Commission's review of Code provisions related to all special event signs
Grace Park reported she had filed for a balloon sign on October 13 (prior to the proposed
moratorium) but that her application had not been approved and inquired as to the reason her
request had not been processed in a timely manner.
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
Councilmember Moreno opined Park should not be penalized since she had filed her application
before the moratorium.
Councilmember Franklin noted that Park's business was adjacent to two single family residences.
Moron:
Adopt emergency ordinance; authorize publication of title. (Requires five
affirmative vote39
ORDiNANCE NS-2375 - An emergency ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
temporarily prohibiting the establishment of any new, non-aerial balloon signs -
Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
PARK1NG STRUCTURE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION CENTER
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-079 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to apply for Article
XiX Transit Capital Improvement Funds, and to execute an agreement for the use
of such funds, on behalf of the City of Santa Aha - Public Works Agency
FILE CA
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.B.
Motion:
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AMENDMENTS
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-080 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
to amend Resolution Nos. 82-110 and 96-095 to effect certain changes to the City's
Basic Classification and Compensation Plans, and to amend the current annual
budget to reallocate certain positions - Personnel Services
FILE CA
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
ABANDONMENTS 98-2 THROUGH 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 of a
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 County Register on November 6 and 13, 1998 and mailed
on November 5, 1998
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding abandonments of streets and alleys near 1011 E.
Pine Street at 8:35 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:
John Nettel, business owner at 1014 E. Pine, expressed concern with the perimeter fence
for the proposed project, indicating the fence would restrict access to his business and
that negotiations with Global Metal Recycling to enhance access to his property had been
unsuccessful.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Isabel Beltran, a property owner adjacent to the project, requested that the project's
exterior improvements be made before the Conditional Use Permit is granted to eliminate
dust, mud and debris currently generated on the site.
Norm Johnson, representing Global Metal Recycling, spoke in favor of the project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:51 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson requested that the hours of operation be stated in the Conditional
Use Permit (9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.) and that the neighbors be informed of the operating hours.
Motion: Continue consideration of resolutions to December 7, 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
RESOLUTION 98-082 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
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
FILE CA
MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Moreno
SECOND: Espinoza
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
None
75.B. ZOA 98-06 - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSiNESSES REGULATION
Public hearing to consider additional regulation of adult entertainment businesses
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 9, 1998 by a 7/0 vote
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on November 6, 1998
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding regulations for adult entertainment businesses at
9:19 p.m.
Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn
Uptegraff and Chief Assistant City Attorney Ben Kaufman
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
There were no speakers on this item.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
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
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
75.C.
ZOA 98-05 - EXTERIOR TELEPHONES REGULATION
Public hearing regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment 98-05 to adopt standards and create an
additional Land Use Certificate fee category for exterior phones
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on October 12, 1998 by a 6/0 vote with
Solorio absent
Legal Notice published in the Orange Count,/Register on November 6, 7, and 13, 1998
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the adoption of standards and the creation of
additional Land Use Certificate fee category for exterior phones at 9:34 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:
Jim Matthews, representing Calstar Technologies, suggested his company's specialty
designed telephones be considered as a standard for new exterior phone installations.
The following phone vendors expressed concern that compliance with the new
regulations would be very difficult and negatively impact their businesses:
Tom Weber, Vice President of Pacific Bell; and
Henry Ciancio, representing Western Payphone Network, Inc
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PUBLIC HEARINGS REV 12/7/1998
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:50 p.m.
Motion: 1. Amend proposed ordinance to:
-allow businesses with licensed pay phones and City business licenses as of
1 / 1/98, three years from the effective date o f Ordinance NS-2374 to comply
with the new regulations
-allow overhead signage containing the international telephone symbol,
should it be deemed necessary due to public safety concerns as determined by
the Chief of Police
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2374 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code to establish citywide
zoning regulations for the placement and maintenance of exterior phones - Plarming
and Building Agency
3. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-084 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
establishing an application fee for a land use certificate for an exterior phone -
Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
4. Adopt.
Policy guideline to permit a maximum of 3 feet of exposed conduit for retrofit of
existing pay telephones and 6 inches for installation of new pay phones
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYE S:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
75.D. ABANDONMENTS 98~08 AND 98-09 - 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 2nd Street Artist project
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on November 6 and 13, 1998
Motion: Continue hearing to December 7, ] 998 at request of staff
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE ABAN
OFF-AGENDA ITEM - ENGINEERING STREET IMPROVEMENTS SERVICES
Mo~on:
Find that there is a need to take immediate action on the agreement that follows
(Item 25.d.) and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda.
(Requires 5 affirmative votes.
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Esp~noza,
Richardson
NOES: None
Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
ABSENT: None
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
25.J.
ENGiNEERING STREET IMPROVEMENTS SERVICES - With RFB and
Associates in an amount not to exceed $65,000 Public Works Agency
AGMT 98-172
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED
IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING - 10:19 P.M.
RECONVENED - 10:31 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
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COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alfredo Zarate congratulated Mayor Pulido and Councilmember McGuigan on their re-election
to office, and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Richardson for his many contributions during his eight
years of service on the City Council.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno expressed personal thanks to his campaign supporters for the Office of
Mayor. (Note: The campaign was not successful.)
Mayor Pro Tern Richardson:
· requested the Council meeting be adjourned in honor of Betty Griset, a long-time Santa Ana
resident, who recently passed away and condolences sent to her husband Francis;
· reported that the annual Boys and Girls Club's "Castle of Dreams" fund raiser was scheduled
for November 14 and encouraged everyone to attend;
· suggested that civic and non-profit organizations interested in advertising their activities on
Comcast Channel 3 contact Rosa Hurtado at 571-4203 for information; and
· noted a large number of street improvements had been completed.
Councilmember McGuigan presented the Aztec Award from the Mexican American Opportunity
Foundation she had received on the City's behalfto Mayor Pulido.
Councilmember Lutz:
· commended the French Park Neighborhood Association on its recent successful Jazz
Festival;
· wished everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving"; and
· extended congratulations to Mayor Pulido and Councilmember McGuigan on their re-
election and Councilmembers-elect Bist and Christy on their elections to City Council office.
Councilmember Franklin:
· thanked Reuben Martinez for his efforts in having the City designated a "Reading City";
· welcomed the Governor of Zacatecas, Mexico, to the City on his mission to increase trade for
his state;
· encouraged residents to visit the City's "treasures" such as the Howe-Waffie House and
Discovery Science Center;
· added his congratulations to those successful in their election to City office;
· thanked Mayor Pro Tern Richardson for his eight years of service on the Council; and
· wished everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pulido:
· announced that as a Boardmember of the Orange County Transportation Authority, he
planned to work toward a goal of reducing City matching funds for local street grants; and
· thanked Councilmember Espinoza for his four years of service on the Council, and Mayor
Pro Tern Richardson for his eight years of service on the Council and his additional service to
the community as a member of the Santa Ana Unified School District Board.
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CLOSED SESSION
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 November 16, 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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Community Redevelopment Agency
Community Redevelopment Agency v. Nikolic
Case No. OCSC 788572
Stull v. Bank of America [RDA, City and Housing are named plaintiffs]
Case No. SFSC 968484
City of Santa Aha
Stull v. Bank of America [RDA, City and Housing are named plaintiffs]
Case No. SFSC 968484
McCIane v. COSA (WCAB)
Case Nos. WCAB AHM 0055662, 88ANA 206362
Wright v. COSA (WCAB)
Case Nos. WCAB 96FDS0034, 97FDS0100, 97FDS0224
Housing Authority
Stull v. Bank of America [RDA, City and Housing are named plaintiffs]
Case No. SFSC 968484
95.B.
95.C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
SEIU, Part-Time Employees
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CLOSED SESSION - 10:50-11:09 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Authorize settlements as follow:
Stull v. Bank of America [RDA, City and Housing are named plaintiffs]
Case No. SFSC 968484
Settlement offer accepted
McClane v. COSA (WCAB)
Case Nos. WCAB AHM 0055662, 88ANA 206362
Settlement in the amount of $75,000
Wright v. COSA (WCAB)
Case Nos. WCAB 96FDS0034, 97FDS0100, 97FDS0224
Settlement in the amount of $80,000
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza
ADJOURNMENT - 11:10 P.M. - In honor of Betty Griset
Clerk 07 the Council
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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
CALLED TO ORDER
Council Chambers
22 Civic Center Plaza
6:12 P.M.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO
Absent:
TONY ESPINOZA
COUNCILMEMBERS-ELECT present:
LISA BIST
ALBERTA D. CHRISTY
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Police Chaplain Robert Barnett
ADOPTION OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-083 - A resolmion of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held in said City on
November 3, 1998 - Clerk of the Council Office FILE CA
MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Richardson
Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
None
ABSENT: Espinoza
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1996-1998 COUNCIL CONCLUSION
Mayor Pulido presented outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Richardson with a City Seal tile in recognition
of his service both as Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem. The Mayor also commended Vivian
Richardson for continuing support of her husband through his 11 years of service as an elected
official on the City Council and Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education.
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson commented on his years of public se~wice, noting that significant
positive change had occurred throughout the City during his term of office.
Mayor Pulido adjourned the 1996-98 City Council at 6:35 p.m.
CHAIR PASSED TO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
~}]~!~!i~t~}~E~i~!i~E~l~l~.~x~!~!~/~{~ delivered by the Clerk
of the Council to:
Lisa Bist
Alberta D. Christy
Patricia A. McGuigan
Miguel Pulido
Councilmember, Ward 2
Councilmember, Ward 4
Councilmember, Ward 6
Mayor
CHAIR RETURNED TO MAYOR
1998-2000 CITY COUNCIL COMMENCEMENT
CALLED TO ORDER
6:46 P.M.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
M1GUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
LISA BIST
ALBERTA D. CHRISTY
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO
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ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
The Mayor called for nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tern. Councilmember Franklin
nominated Councilmember Lutz.
Motion: Elect Councilmember Lutz to the position of Mayor Pro Tern.
MOTION: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido
None
The Mayor declared Councilmember Lutz unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tern.
Mayor Pulido expressed optimism for Santa Ana's future under the guidance of the new City
Council and invited the audience to join the Councilmembers at the Bowers Museum for the
Installation reception.
RECESSED TO BOWERS MUSEUM, 2002 N. MAIN STREET - 6:52 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:18 P.M.
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CERTIFICA-'~ OF REGISTRAR OF VOTE ~ TO RESULT
OF THE CANYASS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, Rosalyn Lever, Registrar of Voters of Orange County, do hereby certify
the following to be a full, true and correct Statement of the Vote of the
election listed below, consolidated With the General Election held on November
3, ]995.
CITY OF SANTA ANA
MAYOR
MIGUEL A. PULIDO 24,032
TED MORENO 10,214
MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WARD 2
LISA BIST 25,335
WARD 4
ALBERTA DOLORES CHRISTY ]5,655
ZEKE HERNANDEZ 9,229
JOSE J. FERNANDEZ 7,590
WARD 6
PATRICIA A. MCGUIGAN 18,360
CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ 14,375
PRECINCT BALLOTS CAST:
ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAST:
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST:
26,414
12,238
38,652
I hereby certify that the number of votes cast is as set forth above and
appears in the Certified Statement of the Vote.
WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 20th day of November, 1998.
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