HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 4, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:12 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (8:01 P.M.)
TOM LUTZ, Mayor Pro Tem
LISA BIST
ALBERTA D. CHRISTY
BRETT FRANKLIN
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO (6:16 P.M.)
Absent:
None
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
ELIZABETH DANG, Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Council
INVOCATION
Chaplain Warren Johnson
Police Department
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR PRO TEM LUTZ
20 Years of Service
Nancy Bailey
Water Quality Coordinator
Public Works Agency
30 Years of Service
Oscar Barnhardt
Fire Captain
Fire Department
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JANUARY 4, 1999
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation commending Central Orange County Regional Occupational
Program "1999 Business Leader of the Year in Santa Ana" presented by
MAYOR PRO TEM LUTZ to Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union
Business Development Specialist Janet Rombi
Proclamation recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States presented by MAYOR PRO TEM LUTZ to Post #
10694 Commander G. Douglas Willey and the following:
Walter Davis
Richard Akins
John Whiteriver
Bob Chermak
Past Post Commander
Past Post Commander
Post Jr. Vice Commander
Sr. Vice Commander
Certificate recognizing her outstanding leadership and contributions to
Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County presented by MAYOR PRO
TEM LUTZ to henoree and Neighborhood Housing Services Board Member
Ruby Woo
Certificate recognizing his nomination for "Professional Association Peer
Recognition Award" presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Deputy Fire
Chief Wayne M. Bowman
Certificate recognizing his nomination for "Firefighter of the Year Award"
presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Engineer Dean Johnson
City Seal Tile recognizing his service on the Cable Television Advisory Board
presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Virgel L. Nickell
City Seal Tile recognizing his service on the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Lee
Rutledge
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
2 JANUARY 4, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz announced the following modification to the Consent Calendar:
Removal of item 11 .A. for separate action.
Consent
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar Items.
MOTION:
VOTE:
McGuigan
SECOND: Franklin
AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pulido
MINUTES
Motion:
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve minutes.
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 1998
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1998
Note: Approved City Council minutes are available at the following website address:
http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/mayodminutes/.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 carried forward.
However, if a 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.
Placed on first reading on December 21, 1998 by a 6/0 vote with Moreno not
voting. (Published in the Orange County Reporter on December 28, 1998).
Mr. Warren Park, business owner at 619 W. 17th Street, requested that the Council
reconsider his application for a temporary aerial balloon sign.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 4, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2379 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending the Sign Code to delete aerial balloon signs
and limit the use of special event signs or displays - Planning and
Building Agency FILE CA
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno, Pulido
BOARDS/COMMiSSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT- DECEMBER 30, 1998
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Boards/Commissions
Cable Advisory Television Board 3
Community Redevelopment/Housing 5
Commission
Environmental and Transportation 3
Advisory Committee
Historic Resources Commission 2
Human Relations Commission 4
Library Board 4
Personnel Board 3
Planning Commission 2
Recreation and Parks Board 3
29
TOTAL
Vacancies
13.B. REAPPOINTMENTS
Motion:
Approve reappointment of the following recommended by
Councilmember Christy as Ward 4 representatives for terms
expiring November 30, 2002.
Board/Commission
Historic Resources
Library Board
Appointee Term
Rita Corpin First Full
Louisa Solis First Full
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY4,1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Approve reappointment of the following recommended by Mayor
Pulido as Mayoral representatives for terms expiring November
30, 2000.
Board/Commission
Cable Television
Environmental/Transportation
Historic Resources
Human Relations
Library Board
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks
Appointee
Joyce Allen
Marion Monkvic
Rose Kings
Jaime Vega
John Walker
Larry Means
Alexander Nalle
Margaret Brown
Term
Two-Years
Two-Years
Two-Years
Two-Years
Two-Years
Two-Years
Two-Years
Two-Years
13.C. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Ricki Older, 1226 S. Birch, recommended by Councilmember Bist as
the Ward 2 representative to the Environmental and Transportation
Advisory Committee for a first full term expiring November 30, 2002
(Replacing Bist)
Jose Moreno, 1636 E. 6th Street, recommended by Councilmember
Christy as the Ward 4 representative to the Cable Television Advisory
Board for a first full term expiring November 30, 2002 (Replacing
Nickell)
Winston Covington, 1902 Mabury St., recommended by
Councilmember Christy as the Ward 4 representative to the
Community Redevelopment & Housing Commission for a first full term
expiring on November 30, 2002 (Replacing Rutledge)
Robert L. Richardson, 1115 S. Patton, recommended by
Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Planning
Commission for a partial term expiring on November 30, 2000
(Replacing MacDowell)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 4, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
15.A. The following notices were posted on the door of the Council Chambers at 22
Civic Center Plaza:
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
Postinq Meeting Date Time Posted
City Council Agenda 12/21/98 12/17/98 4:05 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the
Minutes.
Honoree Date
16,A. Black Chamber of Commerce December 8, 1998
16.B. Ryland December 10, 1998
16,C. 99¢ Only Store December 17, 1998
16,D. City of Dana Point January 3, 1999
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-199 - SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk
of the Council to execute agreements.
FREE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM - With the California Department
of Education - Recreation and Community Services
AGMT 1999-001
FREE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM - With the Santa Ana Unified
School District - Recreation and Community Services
AGMT 1999-002
Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
Recognizing $93,564.00 in California Department of Education funds
and appropriating same for the Summer Food Program - Finance and
Management Services FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 4, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
GRANTS
Motion: Adopt resolutions.
21 .A. RUBBER SURFACING - SANTIAGO PARK AND SANTA ANITA PARK
PLAYGROUNDS
21 .B.
RESOLUTION 1999-001 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for grant funds for rubber
surfacing for Santiago Park and Santa Anita Park Playground under
the tire recycling grant program - Recreation and Community Services
FILE CA
AGMT 1999-008A
RESURFACING AND IMPROVED SIGNAGE - PACIFIC ELECTRIC BIKE
TRAIL
RESOLUTION 1999-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for grant funds from the
Recreational Trails Program - Recreation and Community Services
FILE CA
21.C. IMPOUNDED VEHICLE FEES
RESOLUTION 1999-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana specifying the funds in which certain impounded vehicle
fees are to be deposited - Police Department FILE CA
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
22.A.
TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY
DEPARTMENTS - To the following to amend contracts in the not-to-
exceed amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-073
Vendor
Abigail Abbott Staffing Services
AppleOne Employment Services
Manpower International
Thomas Staffing, inc.
Amendment
$75,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 4, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.B.
22.C.
22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
22.G.
22.H.
22.J.
REPLACEMENT COMPACT PASSENGER VEHICLES (6) -
VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS - To Guaranty Chevrolet to amend
the contract in the amount of $73,810.74 for a total contract amount
not to exceed $297,878.04 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-018
UPHOLSTERY REPAIRS - FLEET MAINTENANCE - To Barnes
Upholstery to increase the estimated annual amount by $10,000.00
for a total estimated annual amount of $25,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 98-045
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - VARIOUS AGENCIES - To
Adelphia, Inc. d/b/a Chandler's Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for
a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the
estimated annual amount of $74,850.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 98-111
TREE TRIMMING - CiViC CENTER AREA - RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES - To Leonard Chaidez Inc. in the amount
of $36,488.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-115
TRAFFIC STENCIL LEGEND PAINT TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - To Roadline Products, Inc. U.S.A. in the amount of
$63,976.56 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-120
ROCK, SAND AND AGGREGATE BASE MATERIALS - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - To West Coast Sand & Gravel for a one-year
period with provision for three one-year renewals in the estimated
annual amount of $106,449.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-122
MAINTENANCE CLOTHS - CENTRAL STORES - To Gorm, Inc. for
a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $22,460.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-123
TREE TRIMMING ClTYWIDE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To
West Coast Arborists in the amount of $2,100.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 98-129
LAMPS, BALLASTS, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES -
To West-Lite Supply to increase the aggregate limit in the estimated
annual amount of $80,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-132
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JANUARY 4, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.K.
22.L.
22.M.
WATER WORKS SUPPLIES - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Wells
Supply Co. to increase the aggregate limit in the estimated amount of
$120,000.00 - Finance and Management Services sPEc 95-172 &
SPEC 98-136
SWEEPING SERVICES - RECREATION AND COMMUNTIY
SERVICES AGENCY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY- To Orange County Super Sweep to increase the
aggregate limit in the estimated annual amount of $20,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-138
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS - To Eberhard
Equipment to increase the estimated annual amount by an additional
$10,000.00 for an estimated annual total of $20,000.00 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 98-139
97-006
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
25.A.
25.B.
25.C.
25.D.
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk
of the Council to execute agreements.
RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS -
With Valley Oak Systems (VOS) in an amount not to exceed
$167,404.00 - Personnel Services AGMT 1999-003
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES for a one-
year period in the amounts indicated:
VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SERVICES - With
Interactive Systems in the amount of $22,300.00 - Police Department
AGMT 1999-004
ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF VICTIMS - With Community Services
Program, Inc., Family Violence Victim Services in the amount of
$37,209.00 - Police Department AGMT 1999-005
HELICOPTER SERVICES - With Airborne Law Enforcement
Services Joint Powers Authority (ABLE) for a six-month period in an
amount not to exceed $125,000.00 with the option for a one-year
extension in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 - Police
Department AGMT 1999-006
SOFTWARE LICENSE FEES - MAINFRAME COMPUTER - With
Unisys through 6/30/2002 in an amount not to exceed $369,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services AGMT 1999-007
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JANUARY 4, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
25.E.
25.F.
INTERNAL TELEPHONE CALLS ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
SYSTEM - With Integrated Technology, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $30,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
AGMT 1999-008
AMENDMENT FOR ADDITIONAL COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - With Integraph, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $29,000.00 for purchase of additional equipment and
$330.00 per month for maintenance - Public Works Agency
AGMT 1999-009
MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET
29.A. 1999 DUES- LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Motion: Approve.
Payment of $24,005.00 for City's annual membership in the League
of California Cities - Finance and Management Services
FILE CA
DEEDS
Motion:
30.A.
30.B.
LAND USE MATTERS
Approve deeds and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of
the Council of all necessary documents.
NEW EXODUS, INC. - 1700 S. Main, AP No. 15-050-08, for sewer
line easement - Public Works Agency DEED 7886
JAMES R. SCOTT - 1112 S. Orange Avenue, AP No. 011-062-32,
for the McFadden Avenue realignment between Main and Maple
Streets in the amount of $127,500.00 - Public Works Agency
DEED 7905
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
10 JANUARY 4, 1999
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE AND CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Motion: Approve resolution.
RESOLUTION 1999-004 - A resolution of the City of Santa Ana
approving the operation of a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program by
the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana
outside the project areas of the Agency - Community Development
Agency FILE CA
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno, Pulido
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 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 Reqister on November 6 and 13,
1998 and mailed on November 5, 1998
The Mayor closed the public hearing on November 16, 1998 and the matter was
continued to December 7, 1998
Presentation of written communications by Executive Assistant to the City
Manager Lorraine Lazarine: Letter from the Santa Aha Unified School District
dated 12/21/98 withdrawing the District's opposition to the expansion of the
facility.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JANUARY 4, 1999
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
1. Amend Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit
98-07 to include the following specifications:
Trucks will not be operating in the immediate area of the schools
between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Truck route to and from the yard will be via Pine St. - Walnut St. -
Standard Ave. - First St. If it becomes necessary for use of
Chestnut Avenue between 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., or between 2:30 -
4:00 p.m., school principals will be notified
A Global Recycling employee will be outside between 7:30 - 8:30
a.m. and between 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. to secure safety of children
A Global Recycling representative will meet with each principal
twice a year to discuss effectiveness of policies indicated above
2. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION 98-081 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Aha 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 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
DEEDS 7926
MOTION: Franklin SECOND: McGuigan 7930
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan
NOES: Christy
ABSTAIN: Moreno
ABSENT: Pulido
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
12 JANUARY 4, 1999
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-09 - 2040 SOUTH CYPRESS - FILED BY
BENJAMIN MENDOZA
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-09 to rezone property from Medium Density
Multiple Family Residential to Single-Family Residential-parking (R1-B) and
allow vehicles to park on a vacant parcel of land at Kelly's Body Shop
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on July 13, 1998 by a
7/0 vote
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing on August 3, 1998 and the matter was
Continued to August 17, 1998, October 19, 1998, December 21, 1998 and
January 4, 1999.
Motion: Remand consideration of Amendment Application 98-09 to the
Planning Commission with direction to:
1. Modify the Municipal Code to make the use of any residentially
zoned property for parking a conditional use, and
2. Consider the application at 2040 S. Cypress consistent with the
Code modification.
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno, Pulido FILE CA
RECESS: 7:49 P.M. - 8:01 P.M. Mayor Pulido joined the meeting at 8:01 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 4, 1999
75,C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEAL APPLICATION 98-02 - VA 98-12 - DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER
FILED BY DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER
Public hearing to appeal the Planning Commission's decision to deny Variance
98-12 to waive the screening requirements for roof-mounted mechanical
equipment
Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on November 9,1998 by
a 6/0 vote with Nalle abstaining
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on November
11, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding Appeal Application 98-02
regarding the Discovery Science Center at 8:01 p.m.
Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director
Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of written communications by Executive Assistant to the City
Manager Lorraine Lazarine: None
Karen Johnson and Robert Smith requested the postponement of modifications
to roof-mounted mechanical equipment until Phase II of the project.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving
Variance No. 98-12 with the condition that modifications to the
roof.mounted mechanical equipment be included in Phase I1.
Motion:
MOTION:
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno,
Pulido
NQES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JANUARY 4, 1999
75.D.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-14 - SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 63 -
ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS CENTER
Amendment Application 98-14 to modify the site plan for Specific Development 63
(Orange County Business Center) by eliminating one building and redistributing its
square footage among other buildings on the side and to upgrade on-site landscaping
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on December 14, 1998 by a
4/0 vote with Verino, Doughty and Cribb absent
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Reqister and mailed on November 11,
1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application No. 98-14
and Specific Development 63 at 8:13 p.m.
Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn
Uptegraff
Presentation of written communications by Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Lorraine Lazarine: None
Robert Sundstrom, representing the applicant, said that he was available to answer any
questions.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NS-2380 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Specific Development No. 63 to allow various
changes in the development standards to accommodate the
expansion of the Orange County Business Center located at 1221
East Dyer Road - Planning and Building Agency
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 1999-006 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving Site Plan Review No. 98-07 to accommodate
an expansion of Specific Development No. 63 at the property located
at 1221 E. Dyer Road - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno,
Pulido
None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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JANUARY 4, 1999
75.E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-16 - 1124 E. 17TH - GREENTREE VISION
FILED BY RAKESTRAW ARCHITECTS
Amendment Application 98-16 to rezone a remnant parcel from Two-Family
Residential (R2) to General Commercial (C2) to facilitate the expansion of the
Greentree Vision (Shamrock Industrial Supply) project
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on December 14,
1998 by a 4/0 vote with Verino, Doughty and Cribb absent
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Register and mailed on November
11, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 98-
16 at 1124 E. 17th Street for Greentree Vision at 8:18 p.m.
Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director
Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of written communications by Executive Assistant to the City
Manager Lorraine Lazarine: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NS-2381 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana rezoning certain property located at 1124-1130 East
Seventeenth Street from the Limited Multiple Family Residential Zone
District (R2) to the General Commercial Zone District (C2) (AA No.
98-16) - Planning and Building Agency
McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
MOTION:
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno,
Pulido
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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JANUARY 4, 1999
75.F.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPLICATION FORM AND FEE - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS AND
USE PERMITS
Public hearing to adopt an application form and to establish an application fee in
the amount of $635.00 for adult entertainment business land use permits
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Reqister on December 11 and 18,
1998
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Application Form and Fee for
Adult Entertainment Business and Use Permits at 8:21 p.m.
Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director
Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of written communications by Executive Assistant to the City
Manager Lorraine Lazarine: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
Mayor Pulido closed the Public Hearing at 8:22 P.M.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 1999-007 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Aha adopting an application form and establishing an
application fee for persons seeking an adult entertainment business
land use permit - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Bist
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno,
Pulido
None
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JANUARY 4, 1999
COUNCIL ITEMS
85.A. 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.
Motion: 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 Board
Community Redevelopment / Housing
Commission
Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Committee
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Board
MOTION: Moreno
The Motion died for lack of second.
Councilmember Moreno requested that this item be placed on the agenda for
future televised council meetings.
RECESSES TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING - 8:28 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED - 8:29 P.M.
90.A.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alfredo Amezcua submitted a proposal from Pushcart Vendors requesting
reconsideration of the ordinance restricting them from operating in downtown Santa
Ana.
George Estrada expressed his concems regarding televising Work Study Sessions
in the Council Chambers, the 3-minute time limit for Public Comments, and the
effect of industrial and commercial encroachment on residential areas.
Claudia Riewaldt congratulated the re-elected and newly-elected Councilmembers
and volunteered to participate in projects for the betterment of the City.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JANUARY 4, 1999
90.B. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno:
· Wished everyone a Happy New Year;
· Requested a report detailing the locations throughout the City that do not have
sidewalks, along with information about how many miles of sidewalk are lacking
citywide;
· Noted that Cabrillo Park Drive is in need of a lot of repair; and
· Reported to the viewing public that two topics at recent Work Study Sessions
were the live/work residential project near First Street and Main Street and the
proposed Light Rail system.
Councilmember Bist:
· Asked the City Manager to look into the process for paying for parking at the
Third and Broadway Parking Structure because motorists receive a ticket for the
maximum charge in the mail if they exit when there is no attendant on duty;
· Noted that the City of Seattle, Washington uses traffic circles in some residential
areas to achieve traffic calming, and suggested that the Public Works Agency
staff seek innovative ways to decrease high speeds in our neighborhoods; and
· Wished everyone a Happy New Year and said that the City will have a very
exciting year because of all of the special events planned for 1999.
Councilmember Lutz:
· Displayed the December 1998 issue of Orange Coast magazine which features
"Art for the City's Sake", a story about Santa Ana's arts movement;
· Congratulated "Cityline" newspaper editors for another excellent issue; and
· Wished everyone a very Happy New Year.
Councilmember McGuiqan:
· Wished everyone a Happy New Year;
· Mentioned that she has a number of articles on traffic calming which she would
be happy to share with Councilmember Bist and City staff; and
· Displayed the January 3, 1999 issue of "Parade Magazine," a national news
magazine, that featured on its cover a portrait of a Southern California family
including an adult daughter proudly wearing the uniform of a Santa Aha Police
Detention Officer.
Councilmember Christy:
· Thanked staff from the Recreation and Community Services Agency, Police
Department and Fire Department as well as various neighborhood associations
and the Downtown Santa Aha Business Association for their efforts resulting in
a Christmas party for hundreds of children;
· Thanked the Public Works Agency and Code Enforcement staffs for quick
action on several City Council Requests;
· Presented the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem with pins from the 10th anniversary
commemoration of the incorporation of the City of Dana Point which she
attended on behalf of the City;
· Wished everyone a Happy New Year; and
· Expressed excitement about the opening of the Federal Courthouse.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Franklin:
Requested staff look into the feasibility of signage inside of City parking
structures that more clearly state where exits lead;
· Congratulated members of the Library Board and bookstore owner Reuben
Martinez on the exciting designation for the City as a Reading City;
· Requested that two news articles he displayed regarding Manuel Esqueda and
the Olivos Family be sent to the Santa Ana History Room in the Library; and
· Said that 1999 would be a great year for the City with such excellent news as
crime rate reduction, infrastructure work on the horizon, commitment to Delhi
Park and excellent cooperation between the community, the City and various
levels of government; and
· Noted in closing Morrison Park Neighborhood resident Bud Warick's letter to the
Editor of the Orange County Register newspaper in which he remarked that
people are repossessing the reputation of the City.
Mayor Pulido:
· Emphasized the strong relationships with State and Federal governments that
the City enjoys;
· Encouraged residents to tour the models at the new housing development
located at 2828 N. Bristol St.;
· Requested staff invite representatives from Mater Dei High School to attend a
Council meeting and present the development plans for the campus;
· Expressed pleasure and pride at the prestige that the Federal Courthouse
brings to the City; and
· Said that Judge David Carter will be sworn in as a Federal Judge at the new
Federal Courthouse on January 12, 1999.
CLOSED SESSION CALENDAR 9:31 - 10:12 P.M.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED TO THE CLOSED SESSION CALENDAR
Motion: Find that there is a need to add an item that arose subsequent to
the posting of the Agenda:
Flores et al v. COSA;
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
OCSC No. 803902
SECOND: Bist
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno,
Pulido
None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
20
JANUARY 4, 1999
CLOSED SESSION
95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
City of Santa Ana
COSA v. Capriola, Martin Communications, et al.
OCSC No. 725558
People ex rel. California Dept. of Transportation v. Wilde, etc., et al.
OCSC Nos. 741592 and 741662, consolidated with City of Tustin v.
Dixon, et al.
OCSC No. 762346.
Philip LeCours
WCAB Case # ANA 0304591; 90
Steven Despenas
SCAB Case # AHM 0056692
Flores et al v. COSA
OCSC No. 803902
95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 -
Three items
95.C. LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
C.M. Barnes- Claim No. 97-176
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Authorize settlements:
Philip LeCours, WCAB Case # ANA 0304591; 90
Stipulation of Disability in the amount of $28,203.00
Steven Despenas, SCAB Case # AHM 0056692
Stipulation of Disability in the amount of $29,155.00
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
21
JANUARY 4, 1999
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION:
VOTE:
McGuigan
AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Lutz
ABSENT: None
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno,
Pulido
None
ADJOURNMENT- 10:12 P.M.
Elizabeth A. Dang
Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JANUARY 4, 1999