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Home My WebLink About11-01-1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Rick Hicks RogerA.Jones F. Peter Jensen Dennis M. Robinson Philip E. Archer Winford Wright COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:21 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor TOM LUTZ, Mayor Pro Tern ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN TED MORENO Absent: LISA BIST STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO Chaplain Roger Aragon Police Department MAYOR PULIDO 20 Years of Service Police Lieutenant Librarian 25 Years of Service Police Captain Fleet Equipment Technician Police Sergeant 30 Years of Service Park Mower Operator CITY COUNCIL MINUTES : 355 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 PRESENTATIONS Reading City Award recognizing his gift of an original painting titled "Los Lectores" ('The Readers") to the Reading City Initiative presented by MAYOR PULIDO to internationally acclaimed artist Jorge Ochoa Certificate recognizing the outstanding building and landscaping improvements to his law offices at 1319 N. Broadway St. presented by MAYOR PULIDO to attorney Alfredo Amezcua Certificate recognizing her designation as "Miss Junior America for Santa Ana" and exceptional community service presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to Nicole Stygar Certificates recognizing the formation of SALSA, a new book -based group committed to the positive development of young people, presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to the following Santa Ana Library Student Advisors (SALSA): Gabriela Casbeer Fernando Esmerio Cesar Esmerio Jose Espana Gustavo Espana Paulette Garcia Christina Garcia Angeles Vera Certificates recognizing their outstanding volunteer efforts presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to the following Santa Ana Public Library Teen Volunteers: Alana M. Kakala Sergio Quiroz Andrew L. Nguyen Sophia Sarin Certificates recognizing their winning essays in the Southwest Community Center's "Reading - Where will it take you?" contest presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to the following: 1" Place - Kathy Salgado Jackson School 2nd Place - Andrew Linares Heninger School 3rd Place - Esau Medrano Hoover School Certificates recognizing the championship performances of the Santa Ana Youth Swim Team presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to the following team members: Jerome Pool: Salgado Pool: Veronica Lopez Esteban Gallegos Chris Montenegro Christianna Tran CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 356 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 Special Presentation: "SWAT Tactical Paramedic Program" - Chief Paul Walters and Lt. Felix Osuna and the following Fire/Paramedic Participants: Ben Gonzalez, Bill Lackey, Dennis Marinello, Dan Moorehouse and Steve Solomon Councilmember Christy presented the Team with certificates recognizing their expertise in providing life saving medical care in a hostile environment. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the removal of Item 20.B. from the Agenda for separate action. .... ........................... Ei�e�ris rem�v�dar:�:i�glEig}ate�;) Consent Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Bist ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1999 10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1999 10.C. SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 1999 Note: City Council Minutes are available at the following website: www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 357 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCES/SECOND READING 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. Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt. 11.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 99-06 - 1601 E. 17T" STREET FILED BY HUTTON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (Placed on first reading on October 18, 1999 by a 6/0 vote with Moreno not voting) ORDINANCE NS-2406 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning property generally located on the north side of east Seventeenth Street between Linwood and Mabury Streets from Arterial Commercial (C5) to Professional (P) (AA No. 99-06) - Planning and Building Agency 11.13. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS COMPENSATION (Placed on first reading on October 18, 1999 by a 4/0 vote with Franklin and McGuigan absent and Moreno not voting) Increases compensation from $25 to $50 a meeting for Board of Recreation and Parks, Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, Human Relations Commission, and Library Board ORDINANCE NS-2407 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 2-325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code 11.C. PROACTIVE RENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (Placed on first reading on October 18, 1999 by a 6/0 vote with Moreno absent) ORDINANCE NS- 2408 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 21-120r.1(a) to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to extend the fee charged to finance the City's Proactive Rental Enforcement Program and adding Section 8-47 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Fee - Planning and Building Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 358 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - OCTOBER 27, 1999 Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Boards/Commissions Board of Recreation and Parks Cable Television Advisory Board Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee Human Relations Commission Library Board Private Industry Council Youth Commission TOTAL 13.B. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Vacancies 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 21 32 Julie A. Stroud, 1617 W. Santa Clara, recommended by Councilmember Christy as the Ward 4 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November 30, 2002 (Replacing Schmitt -Tudor) CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT The following notices were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act. Council Agendas and Board and Commission resignations are posted on the door of the Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza and Committee Agendas on the door of City Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza. Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. Council Meeting Agendas 15.A. City Council Agenda 15.B. Close Session Agenda 15.C. Notice of Adjournment 15.D. Special City Council Meeting Meeting Date Time Date Posted Posted 10/18/99 10/13/99 3:45 p.m. 10/18/99 10/15/99 5:15 p.m. 10/18/99 10/19/99 12:00 p.m. 10/20/99 10/19/99 11:40 a.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -- 359 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR Council Committee Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.E. Neighborhood Improvement / 10/19/99 10/14/99 5:30 p.m. Code Enforcement 15.F. Youth Development 10/20/99 10/14/99 5:30 p.m. 15.G South Main Street 10/20/99 10/15/99 11:30 a.m. Implementation Plan 15.H. Downtown/Midtown/Artists 10/25/99 10/19/99 12:30 p.m. Village/Museum District and Santa Ana Triangle MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes. Honoree Date 16.A. Rita Cepeda, Santa Ana College President, Welcome 10/22/99 16.B. Robinson Pharma, Inc. Grand Opening 10/28/99 3330 S. Harbor Blvd. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There were no items to report from Closed Session. (See Minutes page 354.) 19.B. INVESTMENT REPORT Motion: Receive and file. Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 1999 - Finance and Management Services BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. DIGITAL CAMERA EQUIPMENT - POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 71 360 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2000-068 APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - Accepting a $900.00 donation from Target Stores and appropriating same for purchase of a digital camera for the Police Department - Finance and Management Services 0>B FRE.5:L'.," ..0,1 PRLI�RAM ..................................... In response to Florence Leach's comment that she wasn't aware there was such a thing as a "free lunch," Mayor Pulido explained the "free lunches" were a federally funded program for school children administered by the City. Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. FREE LUNCH PROGRAM - With the California Department of Labor - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 1999-190 FREE LUNCH PROGRAM - With the Santa Ana Unified School District - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 1999-191 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 2000-054 - Recognizing $234,588.00 in California Department of Education funds and appropriating same for the Free Lunch Program - Finance and Management Services MOTION: Christy SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Bist GRANTS Motion: Authorize City Manager or his designee to submit and authorize Mayor to sign applications. 21.A. GATES LIBRARY INITIATIVE GRANTS - LIBRARY DEPARTMENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 361 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. 22.A. COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE - INFORMATION SER- VICES - To Xerox Corporation for a one-year renewal in an annual amount not to exceed $14,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 1994-093 22.B. MIDSIZE PASSENGER VEHICLE - PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY - To Wondries Chevrolet in the amount of $16,444.76 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-108 22.C. COMPACT PASSENGER VEHICLES (6) - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To George Chevrolet in the amount of $79,480.71 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-109 22.D. EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS (9) - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Wondries Chevrolet in the amount of $173,934.36 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-110 22.E. EXTENDED BODY VANS (3) - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To George Chevrolet in the amount of $63,964.69 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-112 22.F. STAKE BED DUMP TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Western Truck Exchange in the amount of $39,648.89 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-113 PROJECTS Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. 23.A. SIDEWALK, CURB AND OTHER CONCRETE REPLACEMENT - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - To Allstage Construction, Inc. in an estimated amount of $264,707.00 with a total estimated construction cost of $353,180.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7352 AGREEMENTS Motion: Authorize City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 362 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.A. JOINT FUNDING FOR SEWER VIDEO INSPECTIONS - With the Orange County Sanitation District (City's share of cost - $25,000.00) - Public Works Agency AGMT 1999-192 JOINT FUNDING FOR MANHOLE COVER REPLACEMENTS -With the Orange County Sanitation District (City's share of cost - $58,000.00) - Public Works Agency AGMT 1999-193 LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS Motion: Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all necessary documents. 30.A. CHONG LING AND JUNG SOOK KIM - 1180 & 1204 S. Bristol St. - Amendment to acquisition agreement executed on March 4, 1996 - Public Works Agency DEED 7760 * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TRAINING PROGRAM Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 1999-070 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing execution of training program participation agreements with the California Highway Patrol - Police Department MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: ABSENT: SECOND: Pulido AYES: Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None Bist CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 363 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 NOTE: The Council took up Business Calendar and Public Hearing items in the following order: 65.B., 85.A., 75.C., 75.B., 65.A., 75.A., and 85.B. Thus, Public Hearing times are accurate but not sequential. COUNCIL POLICY ITEMS/REPORTS 65.A. CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATIONS - EL SALVADOR PARK (AGMT 1999-175 for installation of one portable classroom building in El Salvador Park was considered by Council on October 4, 1999 and continued by a 4/3 vote with Franklin, McGuigan and Moreno dissenting.) Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams reviewed the alternatives contained in the staff report relating to the Santa Ana Unified School District's request to place a portable classroom at El Salvador Park. Parks and Recreation Board Member Glen Stroud expressed concern regarding the potential loss of open parkland. Larry Seroter from the Santa Ana Unified School District expressed concern that the all-purpose room at El Salvador Recreation Center might not meet State - mandated requirements for schools. Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District to install one portable classroom building on the west parking lot of El Salvador Park. MOTION: Moreno Motion died for lack of second. Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District to allow the use of the multi -purpose room at El Salvador Recreation Center for classroom purposes. MOTION: Christy SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Bist CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 364 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 65.6. SKATEBOARD PARK Staff presentation by Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams, with additional comments on the proposed skateboard park by Parks and Recreation Board Chair Jim Kendricks, Vice Chair Maggie Brown, and skate boarder Leo Arujo Motion: 1. Receive and file. Report dated October 27, 1999 from the Board of Recreation and Parks entitled "Skating Regulations and Facility Study." 2. Refer matter back to Parks and Recreation sub -committee to investigate potential site(s) and funding sources for construction of a skateboard park. 3. Place an ordinance prohibiting skateboarding and roller- skating in the Civic Center Plaza, Sasscer Park and the Downtown Business District on a future Council Agenda. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Bist RECESS - 7:45 P.M.-7:53 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS (See note on Minutes page 365.) Mayor Pulido left the meeting at 9:53 p.m. 75.A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 99-07 - CARE HOMES IN TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONING DISTRICT Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance No. 99-07 to amend the Two -Family Residence Zoning District to allow care homes subject to a conditional use permit Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on September 27, 1999 by a 6/0 vote with Doughty absent Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on October 22, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 365 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 77 . Mayor Pro Tern Lutz opened the public hearing regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 99-07 at 9:53 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 Roy Alvarado spoke in opposition to Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 99-07. The Mayor Pro Tern closed the public hearing at 9:58 p.m. Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NS-2409 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to allow care home uses subject to a conditional use permit in the R-2 Zoning District - Planning and Building Agency 2. Approve and certify Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99-106. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno NOES: None IG1eI.9��: - • • 75.6. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM FOR RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARD FENCES Public hearing on proposed ordinance extending the moratorium on the construction of front yard fences in residential zones for 10 months, 15 days Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on October 22, 1999 Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding extension of the moratorium on the construction of front yard fences in residential zones at 9:02 p.m. Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff, including an errata sheet that deleted 'repaired" as a category prohibited by the moratorium ordinance Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: Fax dated 11/1/99 from Wendy Tobiska CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 366 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 Roy Alvarado and Provi Hull requested clarification regarding fences under construction when the moratorium was imposed. Councilmember McGuigan expressed concern with the 10-month extension of the moratorium, indicating the lengthy period would delay fence building excessively. Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff responded that although a 10-month moratorium was the maximum period permitted, she hoped to provide a fence standards ordinance to the Council within 3-4 months. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m. Motion: Adopt emergency ordinance as amended by errata sheet to delete "repaired" in Section 1 of the ordinance. (Requires five affirmative votes) ORDINANCE NS-2410 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana extending the moratorium on the prohibition of construction of front yard fences in residential zones - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES:Christy, Franklin, Lutz, Moreno, Pulido NOES: McGuigan ABSENT: Bist 75.C. CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY - 2302 E. 17T" STREET - 17T" STREET AT SR55APPROACH Public hearing on the proposed condemnation of property located at 2302 E. 171h Street for the 17`h Street at SR55 approach project Legal Notice mailed to property owner on July 20, 1999 The Mayor opened the public hearing on the proposed condemnation of property at 2302 E. 171h Street at 8:57 p.m. Presentation of staff report by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None Mayor Pro Tern Lutz called upon William H. Kerry (representing Shell Oil Company) who had registered to speak on the proposed condemnation, but Kerry responded that he had read the staff report and waived testimony. There were no other speakers on the matter. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 367 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9:01 p.m. Motion: 1. Approve and certify Negative Declaration for the 17'hStreet at SR Overcrossing Approach Project between Tustin Avenue and the SR55 freeway. 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 1999-071 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the City of Santa Ana (Shell Service Station Located at 2302 East Seventeenth Street) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Lutz VOTE: ABSENT: COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS SECOND: McGuigan AYES: Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: Moreno Bist 85.A. CONSTRUCTION OF DELHI COMMUNITY CENTER (MORENO) The following persons requested the Council to commit to constructing a community center in Delhi Park as originally proposed: Rosa Montanez Vivian Martinez Lupe Munoz Virginia Avila Fernando Cibrian Alejandro Rincon Kim McPeck Maria Woods Mayor Pulido explained the City could undertake construction of a $4.2 million project at this time, but lacked sufficient funding to build the project as originally envisioned. He indicated he was meeting with representatives of the Delhi Community on November 4 to discuss alternatives regarding project design and phasing. Councilmember Christy commented she lacked information on which to base a decision, and expressed a need to defer action on the item pending the outcome of the Mayor's meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _.. 368 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 Motion: Approve the construction of the Delhi Park Community Center as originally designed by McLarand, Vasquez and Partners, Inc. MOTION: Moreno Motion died for lack of second. Motion: Direct staff to initiate the purchasing process for awarding a design/build or bid process contract for the Delhi Park Community Center. MOTION: Moreno Motion died for lack of second. Motion: Direct staff to prepare the design/build or bid process contract for the Delhi Park Community Center for approval at the December 6, 1999 City Council meeting. MOTION: Moreno Motion died for lack of second. 85.B. 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. Councilmember Moreno reiterated his longstanding request that he be permitted to appoint his own representatives to the City's Boards. Motion: Remove the following Board/Commission members from their respective offices. Wendy C. Tobiska Cable Television Board Wayne W. Lewis Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission Floyd McLellan Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee Glenn Mondo Planning Commission Arthur A. Castro Recreation & Parks Board MOTION: Moreno Motion died for lack of second. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 369 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 I COUNCIL RECESS -10:11 P.M.-10:14 P.M. -- TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Larry Means thanked the Council for increasing the compensation of the City's various boards and commissions and requested the Council consider increasing the stipend paid to the Personnel Board members to $100 per meeting and the Board Chair to $125 per meeting. Mayor Pulido asked the City Attorney to investigate the matter. Evangeline Gawronski reminded the audience that Comlink (Communication Linkages) and COP (Community Oriented Policing) were co -sponsoring a meeting on November 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to address the issues of overcrowding and State residential occupancy limits. Florence Leach reported voters could call 567-7385 if they had not received a sample ballot for the November 2 election, recommended the audience send letters to the Orange County Transportation Authority regarding the high cost of the Centerline Light Rail project, and urged that the "no build" alternative be endorsed. 90.B. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Moreno • urged residents to call him at 836-0334 regarding any problems they might be experiencing in their neighborhoods; and • asked that the Council meeting be adjourned in honor of Andy DeMarcos, an attorney with the Araujo law firm who had recently passed away. Councilmember McGuigan • noting the recent delivery of new telephone books citywide, reminded the audience to recycle their old ones by placing them in their "recycle" trash container; and • reported free "low flush" toilets would be available Saturday, November 6, at the City Yard on South Daisy Street and commented residents could save money on both water bills and equipment cost. Councilmember Christy reported that a recruitment letter for members of the new Youth Commission had been mailed to the Santa Ana School District on October 7 and that the Clerk would e-mail applications to school principals tomorrow; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES iTT 370 NOVEMBER 1, 1999 • congratulated Paul Walters on receiving the 1999 Spurgeon Award for extraordinary support and dedication to the Boy Scouts of America Exploring Program and community youth; • commended the sponsors and supporters of the recent Minnie Street Community Health Fair; • asked that the Clerk take appropriate action to excuse Councilmember Bist from the Council meeting; and • again thanked those who had participated in the "Walk a Child to School Day" event. Councilmember Franklin • congratulated the Park Santiago Neighborhood on its recent successful Progressive Dinner and noted the group was also planning a Christmas Home Tour; • thanked Senator Joe Dunn for his efforts regarding resolution of CalTrans bridge height limitation problems; and • expressed support for Measure C, the Santa Ana Unified School District's school bond measure on the November 2 ballot. Mayor Pro -Tern Lutz • requested Code Enforcement investigate possible illegal signs advertising an attorney service on a building on N. Main Street south of 15`" Street; • reported the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society had performed an entertaining and educational skit on Santa Ana's leaders buried at Fairhaven Cemetery; and • asked that the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Beverly Grant, a Santa Ana resident who had perished in the recent Flight 990 airplane crash. ADJOURNMENT - 10:50 p.m. In honor of Beverly Grant and Andrew "Andy" deMarcos To 9:30 a.m. on November 11, 1999 in Room 831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 07 G �C J�nn.P C. ��uy, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 371 NOVEMBER 1, 1999