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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-02309 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION SPECIAL PRESENTATION OCTOBER 2, 2000 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 Civic Center Plaza 6:12 P.M. Councilmembers present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor TOM LUTZ, Mayor Pro Tern LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN Absent: TED MORENO* STAFF present: DAVID N, REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO David Mitchell, Police Chaplain Dr. Peter Keller, Director of the Bowers Museum, presented an update on the upcoming exhibit, "Egyptian Treasures" from the British Museum which opens on October 7, 2000. He announced that the museum was displaying over 100 objects and that the exhibit would be at the Bowers Museum until January 2, 2001. He further noted that due to anticipated heavy attendance at this show, the viewing hours would be extended on Friday nights until 9:00 p.m. * Suspended - see minutes page 266 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 303 OCTOBER 2, 2000 310 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS MAYOR PULIDO 20 Years of Service Mike McCoy, Police Community Services Specialist Paul Gomez, Fire Stock Clerk Jeff Stevens, Risk Manager 25 Years of Service Joe Rivas, Police Officer Virginia Evagues, Senior Police Records Specialist Reading City Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Esther Severy, Principal of McFadden Intermediate School, and Lewis Bratcher, Area Administrator, Santa Ana Unified School District, recognizing the success of McFadden Intermediate School in the 1999-2000 Governor's Reading Program Proclamation presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Jim Walker, Executive Director of Stop Tobacco Abuse of Minors Pronto (STAMP) declaring October 23-31 as "Red Ribbon Week" Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Santa Ana Kiwanis Representatives John E. Karpierz, Carlos Bustamante, and Joe Elias' to Santa Ana Police Department Explorer Advisors Cpl. Vivian Tabb and to the following for their contributions to the success of the KidCare Project held September 16`h and 17'h: Santa Ana Hiah School Kev Club Members' Jose Castaheda, Jr., President Alba Martinez Ana C. Mendoza, Vice President Diocys Martinez Jose A. Rodriguez Diana Medel Leticia Almazan Yureli Mendoza Jessica Alvarez Sheila Pastrana Julie Apolinar Mirna Perez Adelina Badilla Maria Quiroz Cindy Barajas Martha Quiroz Maria De Leon Laura Raya Cynthia Garcia Luz Rodriguez Denise Garcia Raquel Segura Vanessa Lares Susana Segura Susana Manzanares Estrella Velasco Yuridia Manzanares Century Hiah School Key Club Members Jason Dulaney, President Tong Tran, Co -Vice President Sullivan Suradeth, Co -Vice President CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 304 OCTOBER 2, 2000 311 PRESENTATIONS Santa Ana Police Department Explorers Christine Barajas Arturo Gonzalez Adrian Enriquez Christian Hernandez Martin Garcia Christine Montes Miguel Gomez Oscar Verduzco City Seal Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Arthur A. Castro for his invaluable service on the Board of Recreation and Parks Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to the following members of Project PRIDE Kayaking Team for their accomplishments in the Project PRIDE program: Anthony Novella Edith Ortuho Luis Larios Sam Couch NoemiAbad Yoseli Arellano I, Luis Arias Edgar Benitez Crystal Franco Cody Halchishak Not in attendance Program Staff Program Coordinator Recruiter/Trainer Assistant Trainer CoachfTrainer Kayaking Participants Ociel Leyvar Omar Leyva' Leo Orozco Mouslly Palacios Juan Carlos Romero Alex de Los Santos CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the consent calendar: ■ Addition of Item 55.C. to the Consent Calendar for action;2 ■ removal of item 25.K. for separate action; and ■ detailed report on Closed Session item 19.A. Consent Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Motion: Calendar items. MOTION: Christy VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: Bist Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido (6) None (0) Moreno (1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 305 OCTOBER 2, 2000 T 312 CONSENT CALENDAR Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote, Items without votes are passed as part of consent motion. RESOLUTION (TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER 55.C. RESOLUTION AMENDING CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION PLAN Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-067 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to add one title of Deputy City Manager for Development Services to the City's Basic Classification/Compensation Plan for Executive and Middle Management, and to amend the Annual Budget - Personnel Services Agency ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.8.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 10.13. REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 Note: City Council Minutes are available at the following website: www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us 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. Published in the Orange County Reporter on September 22, 2000 Placed on first reading on September 18, 2000 and approved by a 6-0 vote with Moreno absent Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt. (Items 11.A. and 11.B.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 306 OCTOBER 2, 2000 313 CONSENT CALENDAR 11.A. AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EXCAVATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ORDINANCE NO. 2447 - An ordinance of the City Council of City of Santa Ana amending Article II of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to excavation in the public right-of-way - Public Works Agency 11.B. AMENDING SECTION 17-70 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE NO. 2448 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending section 17-70 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code adding removal of graffiti from personal property - Public Works Agency 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 (The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council) 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 Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Workforce Investment Board Youth Commission TOTAL CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Vacancies 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 11 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 307 OCTOBER 2, 2000 314 CONSENT CALENDAR Council Meeting Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 09/18/00 09/19/00 5:30 p.m. 15.8. City Council Meeting 09/18/00 09/14100 10:00 P.M. 15.C. Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed 09/18/00 09/15/00 5:25 p.m. Session Agenda Council Committee Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.D. Public Safety - Cancellation Notice 09/18/00 09/15/00 4:00 p.m. 15.E. Neighborhood Improvement / Code 09/19/00 09/15/00 4:00 p.m. Enforcement - Cancellation Notice 15.F. South Main Street Implementation Plan 09/20/00 09/15/00 4:30 p.m. 15.G. Youth Development 09/21/00 09/15/00 4:30 p.m. 15.1-1. Downtown / Midtown / Artist Village / 09/25/00 09/22/00 11:00 a.m. Museum District / Santa Ana Triangle 15.1. Neighborhood Improvement / Code 09/26/00 09/22/00 2:45 p.m. Enforcement - Special Meeting Board and Commission Effective Date Time Resignations Date Posted Posted 15.J. Arthur Castro, Board of Recreation and 09/27/00 09/27/00 11:00 a.m. Parks MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS I CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamationslcertificates into the Minutes. Honoree 16.A. Marco Antonio Vergara II - Eagle Scout 16.13. Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center 16.C. Kelly's Auto Body 16.D. Developmental Disabilities Day 16.E. Santa Ana Home Depot's Board Cutting Ceremony 16.F. Santa Ana College's 85th Anniversary 16.G. Westview Vocational Services: Annual Community Meeting 16.H. Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled 16.1. 2000 National Older Workers Employment Week 16.J. John E. Karpierz Day- Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana Date 09/15/00 09/15/00 09/15/00 09/15/00 09/20/00 09/20/00 09/21 /00 09/21 /00 09/24/00 09/27/00 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 308 OCTOBER 2, 2000 315 CONSENT CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve. Charles Likens, WCAB Case No. 001429 - Compromise and Release in the amount of $160,000.00 Appointment of Cynthia J. Nelson to the position of Deputy City Manager for Development Services 19.13. CERTIFICATION OF THE SANTA ANA WORK CENTER AND MODIFICATION OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN Motions: 1. Certify. The Santa Ana WORK Center as the One Stop Operator in Santa Ana 2. Approve. Modifications to the Workforce Investment Act Five Year Strategic Plan and authorize its submittal to the State - Community Development Agency BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) (Items 20.A. and 20.B.) 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-046 - LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM GRANT Recognizing California Office of Criminal Justice Planning Program Grant funds in the amount of $209,822.00 and appropriating same to the Police Department California Law Enforcement Equipment Grant expenditure account - Police Department 20.13. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-047 - COPS VTC TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE GRANT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 309 OCTOBER 2, 2000 T. 316 CONSENT CALENDAR Recognizing COPS Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Technology Initiative Grant revenue in the amount of $56,994.00 and appropriating same to the COPS VTC Technology Initiative Grant expenditure account - Police Department SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. thru 22.G.) 22.A. LEASED VEHICLES WITH EXCHANGE OPTION - POLICE DEPARTMENT SPEC. NO. 1998-066 — To Guaranty Chevrolet Motors for the leasing and servicing of vehicles with exchange options in the amount not to exceed $52,000.00 SPEC. NO. 2000-118- Award contracts for the leasing and servicing of vehicles with exchange options for a two-year period in annual amounts not to exceed as follows: Vendor: Lease Type: Amount: Selman Chevrolet Co. Long -Term, with Exchange $146,250.00 Option Guaranty Chevrolet Motors General Service and Repair 20,000.00 22.6. SPEC. NO. 1999-021 - MINI-CUSHMAN TRUCKS - To McKinley Equipment Corporation for the purchase of six mini -Cushman trucks in the amount of $77,239.50 — Finance and Management Services 22.C. SPEC. NOS. 2000-080(A-B) - DIGITAL COPIER - MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES - Astro-Canon Business Solutions for the purchase of one digital copier in the amount of $31,032.00, and a five-year maintenance and supply contract for digital canon copiers in an annual amount not to exceed $5,000.00 — Finance and Management Services 22.D. SPEC. NO. 2000-111 — DUMP TRUCKS - To Carmenita Ford Truck Sales, Inc. for the purchase of three 10-wheel dump trucks in the amount of $230,086.12 - Finance and Management Services 22.E. SPEC. NO. 2000-124 — VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - To Franzen -Hill for the purchase of a vapor recovery system in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00 - Finance and Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 310 OCTOBER 2, 2000 317 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.F. SPEC. NO. 2000-125 - RENTAL OF A FUEL TANK - CITY HALL GENERATOR - Amend the contract with Duthie Power Services for the rental of a fuel tank by $10,000.00 for an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00- Finance and Management Services 22.G. SPEC. NO. 2000-126 — COPIER MAINTENANCE - Award contracts for copier maintenance for a one-year period in the annual amounts not to exceed as follows: Vendor: Brand: Amount: Image IV Systems Konica Konica, Sharp $14,000.00 FKM Copier Products Mita 15,000.00 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE. REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT. CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES 23.A. PROJ NO. 1620 — TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT McFADDEN AVENUE AND JACKSON STREET, AND FLOWER STREET AND WILSHIRE AVENUE Motions 1. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. To KDC, Inc., DBA Dynalectric in the estimated amount of $236,753.00 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $295,900.00. Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. thru 26.1.) 25.A. AGMT NO. 2000-161 - CABLE TV FRANCHISE CONSULTING SERVICES - With Communications Support Group in the amount of $53,370.00 - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 25.13. AGMT NO. 2000-162 — JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - With Tiburon Inc. for maintenance and repair of the Santa Ana Police Jail Management System in an amount not to exceed $49,000.00 - Police Department 25.C. AGMT NO. 2000-163 — SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION - With Martin Luther Hospital in an amount not to exceed $650.00 per exam - Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 311 OCTOBER 2, 2000 318 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.13. AGMT NO. 2000-164 — PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES - DESIGN OF ELEVATED TANK REPAIRS - With ASL Consulting Engineers in an amount not to exceed $52,600.00 plus a ten percent contingency of $5,300.00 for a total project amount not to exceed $57,900.00 - Public Works Agency 25.E. AGMT NO. 2000-165 — MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY - With the Orange County Transportation Authority for projects in the Combined Transportation Funding Program and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Public Works Agency 251. AGMT NO. 2000-166 — NETWORK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES - With Intergraph Inc. to provide network administration services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 — Public Works Agency 25.G. AGMT NO. 2000-167 - REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BOWERS MUSEUM — With the Charles W. Bowers Museum Corporation for restaurant and kitchen improvements at the Bowers Museum in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00 - Community Development Agency 25.H. AGMT NO. 2000-168 — LEASE AGREEMENT - MEXICAN AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION - With the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation for office space at 502 South Ross Street - Community Development Agency 25.1. AGMT NO. 2000-169 — STUDY ON COMPANION ANIMALS - With the Humane America Animal Foundation in an amount not to exceed $14,500.00 - Police Department 25.J. COUNTY OF ORANGE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY - WELFARE TO WORK COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM Motions: 1. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2000-170 - With the County of Orange Social Services Agency to operate the Community Services Project 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-064 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Santa Ana to amend the current annual budget to add four grant funded positions in the Work Center - Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 312 OCTOBER 2, 2000 RTi&01 CONSENT CALENDAR Motions: 1. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2000-171 - With Delhi Center for the construction and funding of Delhi Community Center 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-013 - Recognizing California Youth Authority Grant funding of $2,250,000.00 from Delhi Center revenue account and appropriating same to the expenditure account for Delhi Community Center Improvements 3. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2000-172 - With Nello Group, Inc. for the construction of Delhi Community Center and park improvements in an amount not to exceed $4,922,050.00 - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency Ricky Rodriguez addressed Council in support of the Delhi Community Center, however, he expressed concern that the project is not fully funded in advance. Al Chavez, Irene Martinez, Manuel Esqueda, and Bob Silva also spoke on the matter and thanked all sponsors and expressed confidence that the additional financial support would be obtained. MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: ABSENT: AYES: NOES: SECOND: Franklin Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido (6) None (0) Moreno (1) ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 313 OCTOBER 2, 2000 320 BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. STATE GENERAL FUND GRANT PROGRAM Motions: 1. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-065 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the application for grant funds from the State General Fund for Madison Park, Jerome Park and van purchase 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-043 - Recognizing State General Funds in the amount of $640,850.00 in revenue account and appropriate same to the expenditure account for Madison Park Batting Cage in the amount of $49,250.00, Jerome Park Improvements in the amount of $492,500.00, Santa Ana Zoo Commissary in the amount of $40,000.00 and van purchase for Youth Programs in the amount of $59,100.00 - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency MOTION: Lutz SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Moreno (1) 55.13. EXECUTION OF A PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOCAL AGENCY / STATE MASTER AGREEMENT Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-066 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing execution of Program Supplement No. 068 to Local Agency/State Master Agreement No. 12-5063 for new traffic signals - Public Works Agency MOTION: Lutz VOTE: ABSENT: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SECOND: Christy AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin Pulido (6) NOES: None (0) Moreno (1) 314 Lutz, McGuigan, OCTOBER 2, 2000 321 75.A. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 00-12: DOWNTOWN ON - PREMISE SIGN CODE Public hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00-12 to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to the Downtown Sign Code Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on September 22, 2000 Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on August 28, 2000 by a 7-0 vote Presentation of staff report by Downtown Development Manager View on Items 75.A. and 75.B. Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Healy: None There were no speakers on the matter Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2449 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regulating signs in the Downtown District - Community Development Agency MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Moreno (1) 75.13. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 00-10: ELIMINATE OUTDOOR MERCHANDISE DISPLAY CITYWIDE Public hearing to consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00-10 to amend Chapter 41, Section 195(b) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to eliminate outdoor merchandise displays citywide Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on September 22, 2000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 315 OCTOBER 2, 2000 322 PUBLIC HEARINGS Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on September 11, 2000 by a 7-0 vote Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Healy: None Sean Mill raised concerns that elimination of outdoor merchandise displays citywide would impact seasonal sales such as pumpkins and Christmas trees. Erin Prangley, and Margaret Farris spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2450 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code eliminating outdoor merchandise display (ZOA 00-010) - Community Development Agency MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Moreno (1) 75.C. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 00-03: 1808-1924 WEST FOURTH STREET AND 308 NORTH RAITT STREET Public hearing to consider Amendment Application No. 00-03 to allow a zone change from Light Industrial (M1) to Single -Family Residential (R1) in order to construct a single story residence to be located from 1808- 1924 West Fourth Street and 308 North Raitt Street Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on September 22, 2000 Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on September 11, 2000 by a 6-0 vote with Richardson absent Presentation of staff report by Planning Manager Adams Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Healy: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 316 OCTOBER 2, 2000 323 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Glen Stroud raised concerns about the impact on parking if the above amendment application were approved. Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2451 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning properties located at 1802 through 1924 West Fourth Street and 308 North Raitt Street from the Light Manufacturing Zoning District (M1) to Single Family Residential Zoning District (R1) (AA No. 00-03) - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Moreno (1) CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:49 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:50 P.M. WITH THE SAME COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sean Mill addressed Council with various concerns; Alex Varga raised concerns about what he perceived as unequal treatment by City staff, but noted that he did not keep an appointment with Councilmember Bist earlier in the day to discuss his specific concerns. Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Bist asked him to reschedule his appointment. Margaret Farris addressed concerns she had relative to parking and zoning. The Mayor suggested that she bring these concerns to the attention of Planning and Building staff. Florence Leach made several announcements relative to upcoming events in Santa Ana, including a candidates forum sponsored by the Santa Ana Merged Society of Neighbors on October 21, 2000, and the "Marching through History Exposition" commemorating the 501h anniversary of the Korean War on November 3-5, 2000, and sponsored by the County of Orange, the United Veteran Organizations of Orange County, and the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council. Michael Macres announced that the Santa Ana Historical Society was conducting a cemetery Tour at Santa Ana Memorial Park on October 21, 2000. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 317 OCTOBER 2, 2000 324 COMMENTS 90.13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Bist • Reported that she had attended the National Crime Prevention Conference in Washington D.C. and was sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club. She noted that she was able to attend many workshops, network with other officials from various agencies and went on a police ride -along • Suggested that the Cable Television Advisory Board look at ways to improve the coverage of Council meetings, including methods of providing the public with more information relative to Council agenda items and procedures Mayor Pro Tom Lutz • Announced that the "Sights and Sounds of Santa Ana" events held on September 22-24 at the old Masonic Temple (Santa Ana Performing Arts Center), Bowers Museum, and the Santa Ana Zoo were very successful and well attended. He further thanked Ann Andres for her efforts in coordinating the Plein Air Art events, and Cleve Williams, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency for acquiring renown jazz and blues artists for these events. • Complimented the Mayor on his State of the City address given last week at the old Masonic Temple and attended by business and neighborhood leaders • Requested that the Council adjourn in the memory of Beverly Nestande, who was active in volunteer groups and noted for her efforts devoted to the Olive Crest Children's Home • Announced that the Washington Square Neighborhood Association Fall Concert would be held on October 7, 2000, and would feature the jazz and blues group entitled "Simple Pleasures" Councilmember McGuivan • Complimented Los Angeles Times writer David Lansing and artist Paul Rodriguez for the article in the Times relative to Santa Ana's Downtown area • Also requested that the Council adjourn in the memory of Beverly Nestande, who was very involved with Children in Santa Ana and Orange County. She announced that their would be a celebration of Beverly's life at Calvary Church on Tustin Avenue on October 3, 2000 • Reminded residents that the train depot at the Santa Ana Zoo was opening on October 7, 2000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 318 OCTOBER 2, 2000 325 COMMENTS Councilmember Christy • Noted that the downtown Fiesta Patrias event in September was well attended and very successful • Asked Manuel Gomez of the City Manager's Office to give an update on planned events for the Anti -Defamation League's CHILDREN OF THE DREAM program. Mr. Gomez reported that during the month of October, four Ethiopian Israeli students will visit five high schools in the Santa Ana and Long Beach School Districts to relate their stories of oppression in Ethiopia. The events are sponsored by the City of Santa Ana, the Orange County Diversity Forum, chaired by Councilmember Christy, and the Anti -Defamation League of Orange County/Long Beach. On October 23rd, a meeting is scheduled at the Police Community Room, and on October 28, 2000 there will be a reception at the Bowers Museum • Presented a poster created by Dezaray Ann Alvarez Gomez, a 6th grade student who won a contest describing "My Day at the Center" sponsored by the FaCT Family Resource Centers • Requested that the Council adjourn in the memory of Kimberly Foote, daughter of Lt. Mike Foote and his wife Marilyn l Councilmember Franklin • Announced that the 501h anniversary celebration of Memorial Park was held the previous weekend and was well attended • Announced that the Orange County Crazies performed at the Don Cribb Theatre on North Main and encouraged residents to see this group known for improvisation and comedy • Congratulated Ron Ono and Cleve Williams of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency for obtaining a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for a Wildlife Sanctuary at Santiago Park • Noted that parents in the Sandpointe Neighborhood had requested an update on the status of the proposed new high school at the Armstrong Ranch property • Requested that the Council adjourn in the memory of two Santa Ana pioneers: Robert Henry "Bob" Newcomb — owner of Newcomb Shoe Company on 4th Street who was 80 years old and resided at a Santa Clara Avenue home on property bought by his grandfather in 1883, and who inherited the shoe company from his father Fred, and Rena Melton- originally lived on Van Ness Street, and in 1943 bought 20 acres at a cost of $10,000 in Southwest Santa Ana for a twenty cow milk farm CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 319 OCTOBER 2, 2000 a I __.._ T 326 ADJOURNMENT - 8:35 P.M. - To October 16, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Chiefs Conference Room, 4`h Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Meeting adjourned in memory of Beverly Nestande Kimberly Foote Robert Henry Newcomb and Rena Melton '—Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 320 OCTOBER 2, 2000