HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-07MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
OATH OF OFFICE
MAY 7, 2001
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:25 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, MAYOR
PATRICIA McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
BRETT FRANKLIN
JOSE SOLORIO
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following:
Name
Robert Joseph MacLeod
Christina Patricia Ortega
PRESENTATIONS
Board
Personnel Board
Youth Commission
Member
Regular member
Alternate member
Ward Rep.
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Certificate presented by MAYOR PULIDO and Dr. Gerry Shigekawa, Lead Health and
Safety Volunteer of the American Red Cross, Orange County Chapter, to Austin Burch
for exceptional bravery during a fire at the Coach Royale Mobile Home Park
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 156 MAY 7, 2001
Certificate presented by MAYOR PRO TEM McGUIGAN to Kathy Kolodge of the
Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) recognizing the new freestanding
pediatric care clinic
Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER BIST to David Rivera, ASB President at
Century High School on his appointment to West Point
Award presented by COUNCILMEMBER BIST and Randy Au, Co -President of the
Santa Ana Council of Arts and Culture and this year's Coordinator of the Imagination
Celebration Artists Village Street Fair, to the Downtown Santa Ana Business
Association in acknowledgement of its sponsorship of art work shops:
Proclamation and Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to the
following board members for their service on the Orange County Welfare Coalition, Inc.
"Kids First" Program:
Marsha Baucom, Esq.
Sara Doudna, MFT
Yves Joseph, Esq.
Gerald L. Klein, Esq.
Catherine Lawler, Esq.
Ruth Shapin, Esq., MFT
Theodore Shapin, Retired
Robert Schuler, MFT
Presentation of the following Proclamation and Certificates continued by
Councilmember Alvarez to the Council meeting of June 4, 2001:
Future Business Leaders of America Region III - Orange County Director Philip Garnett
and the following graduating students:
Maria Carbajal Rosa Guerrero
Brenda Cuellar Jose Hernandez
Rosa Cuellar Veronica Perez
Melody Gonzalez
Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Century High School Co -
Ed Cheer Head Coach Eric Anderson and the following members of the cheerleading
squad for their 2000-2001 accomplishments:
Eric Anderson - Varsity Head Coach*
Glen Tamura — Jr. Varsity Coach
Judy Kooi - Pep Squad Advisor*
Varsity Girls Team
Evelyn Bonilla Angelica Madrigal*
Laurie Bizarro Diana Mendoza
Melissa Castillo* Megan Miller*
Robyn Dodge* Lorena Ochoa
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 157 MAY 7, 2001
Elizabeth Garza
Jennifer Peters*
Cory Hauser*
Melissa Ramirez
Julie Houth
Lizbeth Rohrmoser*
Rachel Klewicki
Katie Vallejo
Maritza Lopez
Veronica Velez
Varsity Boys Team Members
Fernando Aceves
Miguel Ortega
David Diaz
Erik Ortiz*
Michael Estrada
Anthony Perez
Farid Kofly
Oscar Reyes
Josh Lucio*
Henry Santos
Jesus Melgar*
Ralph Varela*
Jr. Varsity
Kim Aceves
Jessica Martinez
Roxanna Cedillo
Lupe Puente*
Alejandra Chiu*
Amy Ruesga*
Britany Griffen*
Nailah Wyatt*
Christina Makarem
*Present
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Agenda items 19.C. (Christy), 23.A. (McGuigan and Solorio), and 31.13.,
pulled for separate discussion
• Councilmember Solorio abstained on item 25.A.
• Councilmember Christy recorded a "No" vote on item 31.A.
• Addition of Closed Session Report — item 19.A.
Consent
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items:
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 158 MAY 7, 2001
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 103.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2001
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2001
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT — MAY 2, 2001
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board/Commission Vacancies
Ward
Cable Television Advisory Board
2
Ward 5 and 6
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
1
Ward 1
Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Committee
1
Mayor
Historic Resources Commission
1
Ward 5
Human Relations Commission
1
At -Large
Library Board
2
Ward 1 and 5
Workforce Investment Board
6
Youth Commission — Alternate Members
2
Ward 1 and 6
TOTAL 16
13.13. BI-ANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT
Motion: Receive and file.
Board and Commission Attendance Report for October 2000 through
March 2001 reflecting no seats to be declared vacant - Clerk of the
Council Office
13.C. APPOINTMENT
Motion: Approve.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 159 MAY 7, 2001
CONSENT CALENDAR
James Roman Gartner, recommended by Councilmember Alvarez as the
i Ward 5 representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a term
ending 11/30/04
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. (Items 15.A.
through 15.L.)
Council Meeting Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A.
Notice of Adjournment
04/16/01
04/03/01
4:20 p.m.
15.B.
City Council Meeting
04/16/01
04/12/01
1:00 p.m.
15.C.
City Council Meeting - Revised
04/16/01
04/13/01
4:20 p.m.
15.D.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda
04/16/01
04/13/01
4:20 p.m.
Council Committee Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.E.
Public Safety
04/16/01
04/13/01
11:30 a.m.
15.F.
South Main Street Imp. Plan
04/18/01
04/13/01
11:45 a.m.
15.G.
Joint School - City Subcommittee
(cancelled)
04/23/01
04/20/01
4:45 p.m.
15.H.
Park Dev. / Joint Use Facilities
04/24/01
04/20/01
12:30 p.m.
15.1.
Neighborhood Improvement /
Code Enforcement
04/24/01
04/20/01
12:45 p.m.
15.J.
Arts and Culture
04/26/01
04/23/01
11:15 p.m.
Board & Commission
Resignations
Date
Posted
Time
15.K.
Mark Adair, Workforce
Investment Board
04/11/01
04/11/01
4:30 p.m.
151.
Louisa Solis, Library Board
05/01/01
04/27/01
12:00 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.U.)
Honoree
16.A. Neighborhood Technology Center Grand Opening
B 16.13. Calvary Baptist Church - EASTER JAM
16.C. Fair Housing Month
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 160
Date
04/12/01
04/14/01
04/16/01
MAY 7, 2001
CONSENT CALENDAR
16.D.
Albertson's Grand Opening
04/17/01
16.E.
American Cancer Society - Colon Cancer Awareness
04/18/01
16.F.
69`h Assembly District Community Service Awards
04/19/01
16.G.
MANA of Orange County
04/20/01
16.H.
Dr. Peter Keller - 10`h Anniversary as Bowers President
04/21/01
16.1.
M.O.M.S. Mother's Day Event
04/22/01
16.J.
Santa Ana Unified School District - Workability Project
04/24/01
16.K.
DGWB Grand Opening
04/26/01
161.
Volunteer Connection Days
04/27/01
16.M.
St. George Chaldean Catholic Church Grand Opening
04/28/01
16.N.
Christmas In April
04/28/01
16.0.
C.J. (Papp) Hart - 90`h Birthday
04/29/01
16.P.
Emmanuel House - Open House
04/29/01
16.Q.
First National Day of Prayer
05/03/01
16.R.
Kind erCarminata, Inc.
05/03/01
16.S.
Veterans Appreciation Month
05/04/01
167.
OC African American Women's Health Coalition
05/04/01
16.U.
Carl Karcher - Mater Dei High School Ring of Honor Inductee
05/05/01
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve:
Edward Mendez vs City of Santa Ana. WCAB Case Nos. AHM 76334 &
AHM 85852; ANA 319377) Compromise and release. $107,000.00
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
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Motion: Receive and file report.
Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2001 - Finance and
Management Services
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 161 MAY 7, 2001
CONSENT CALENDAR
19.D. PUBLIC ENTITY PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM RENEWAL
Motion: Approve.
City's continued participation in the Public Entity Property Insurance
Program effective May 15, 2001 at an annual premium cost of
$981,000.00 - Personnel Services
19.E. CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE
Motion: Approve.
The annual Consolidated Plan and revisions, and authorize its submittal to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Community
Development Agency
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
(Items 20.A. through 20.C.)
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-177 - ACCEPTING
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CLEAN-UP FUND
REIMBURSEMENT - Accepting the final reimbursement payment of
$53,707.00 from the Underground Storage Tank Clean-up Fund in
revenue account and appropriating the funds to expenditure account for
soil and groundwater remediation at the old city yard site - Public Works
Agency
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-185 - 800 MHz POLICE
MOTORCYCLE HARNESS KITS - Transferring 800 MHz Revenue Funds
in the amount of $47,000.00 and appropriating same to the expenditure
account - Police Department
20.C. APPROPRIATIONS ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-187 - KIWANIS BARRIER
FREE PARK RESTROOM - Accepting State General Fund and Public
Resources grant funds in the amount of $60,930.00 in Revenue account
and appropriating same to the expenditure account to construct the
Kiwanis Barrier Free Park restroom - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 162 MAY 7, 2001
CONSENT CALENDAR
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.1-1.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 98-084 - PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES - With Graphic
Distributors, Inc., under the County of Orange Partnership Agreement, for
the purchase of photographic supplies in an annual amount not to exceed
$75,000.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.B. SPEC. NO. 01-043 - FIREFIGHTER CHEMICAL DETECTORS - With R-
Safe Specialty for the purchase of two handheld portable chemical
detectors in an amount not to exceed $14,362.00- Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 01-044 - FIRE TRUCK EQUIPMENT - With the following for
fire truck equipment in the amounts not to exceed as indicated:
Vendor: Location: Amount:
Allstar Fire Equipment Arcadia, CA $5,256.75
American La France Ontario, CA 5,805.00
Fisher Scientific Pittsburgh, PA 4,178.39
L.N. Curtis & Sons Oakland, CA 597.70
Shamrock Supply Santa Ana, CA 1,543.70
22.D. SPEC. NO. 01-046 - TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS - With Myers & Sons Hi -
way Safety, Inc. for the purchase of two traffic controllers, and
miscellaneous purchases of signs and barricades, in an amount not to
exceed $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 01-047 - BOLLARD REPLACEMENT - With Lehman
Construction, Inc. for bollard replacement along the Pacific Electric Bike
Trail in an amount not to exceed $27,800.00- Finance and Management
Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 01-048 - MEDICAL OXYGEN GAS SERVICE - With Seal's
Compressed Gases for medical oxygen gas service for a one-year period,
with options for two one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed
$15,000.00- Finance and Management Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 01-049 - CUSTOM UTILITY TRAILER - With Santek Trailers
for the purchase of a custom utility trailer in an amount not to exceed
$21,820.35- Finance and Management Services Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
i 22.H. SPEC. NO. 01-054 - SERVICE AWARDS AND PROMOTION ITEMS -
With McVicker & Associates to increase the aggregate limit by $10,000.00
for the purchase of service awards and promotion items, for an annual
amount not to exceed $20,000.00- Finance and Management Services
Agency
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE. REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in an
estimated amount of $1,249,807.50
2. Receive and file the categorical exemption for Environmental
Revenue No. 01-58.
3. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $1,589,700.00 - Public Works Agency
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MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of
the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. through 25.E.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2001-100 - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY TRAVELTIP PROGRAM - With the Orange County
Transportation Authority to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative
Agreement No. C-0-0172 to modify the termination date of the existing
agreement to implement TraveITIP - Public Works Agency
NOTE: Councilmember Solorio abstained on Item 25A
25.B. AGMT NO. 2001-101 - POLICE VEHICLE RADIO MODEMS - With
Motorola, Inc. to maintain and service the police vehicle radio modems
and Radio Network Controller in an amount not to exceed $31,000.00 -
Police Department
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 164 MAY 7, 2001
CONSENT CALENDAR
25.C. AGMT NO. 2001-102 - DOG AND CAT VACCINATION MOBILE CLINICS
- With Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. to provide vaccination clinics -
Police Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2001-103 - FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY - With
Pyro Spectacular to provide 4th of July fireworks display package in an
amount not to exceed $17,000.00 - Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2001-104 - LEGAL SERVICES - With Stephan, Oringher,
Richman & Theodora for specialized legal services - City Attorney's Office
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29.A. PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR McFADDEN
AVENUE STREET LIGHTS
Motion: Authorize.
Payment to pay Southern California Edison $18,811.82 for the installation
of street lights - Public Works Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Motion: Receive and file the staff reports for Conditional Use Permits as
conditioned. (Items 31.A. and 31.B.)
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-19: 305 EAST FOURTH STREET,
SUITE 104
To modify the conditions of approval for an existing arcade use at 305
East Fourth Street, Suite 104 - Planning and Building Agency
ADolicant: Suoergames Arcade
NOTE: Councilmember Christy recorded a "NO" vote on Item 31 A
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 165 MAY 7, 2001
CONSENT CALENDAR
To allow the expansion of an existing church facility located at 4110 West
Hazard Avenue in the Single -Family Residential (R1) zoning district -
Planning and Building Agency
Applicant: Vietnamese Alliance Church
Joseph Woollett spoke in support of this project
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
MISCELLANEOUS LAND USE
39.A. POLICY FOR INSTALLING RESIDENTIAL ON -STREET PARKING
SPACES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
Motion: Approve.
Policy for installing Residential On -Street Physically Challenged Parking
Spaces - Public Works Agency
** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
50.A. REGULATING CABLE, VIDEO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE
Motion: Continue consideration of item to the Council meeting of May 21,
2001
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2468 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
regulating cable, video, and telecommunications service providers,
redesignating Articles II and III of Chapter 15 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code as uncodified ordinances, and amending Chapter 15 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code by adding a new Article II
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 166 MAY 7, 2001
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
50.13. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2469 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
amending section 14-55 of the Santa Ana municipal code regarding the
hours of fireworks sales - Fire Department
MOTION: Bist
VOTE
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: McGuigan, Christy, Alvarez
AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
55.A. AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING
STANDARDS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-034 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving an amendment to the City's Design and
Development Standards for Building and Site Lighting - Planning and
Building Agency
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
55.6. ESTABLISHING THE PICO-LOWELL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT
Motion: Adopt resolution.
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75.A.
Motion
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-035 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana establishing the Pico -Lowell Permit Parking District - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-09: 1951 EAST CARNEGIE
AVENUE
Public hearing to increase the floor area ratio in order to allow the
construction of a mezzanine to an existing industrial building located at
1951 East Carnegie Avenue in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on April 27, 2001
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on February 26,
2001 by a 7-0 vote
Presentation of staff report by Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None
Public speakers: John Fucci representing Kilroy Realty spoke in support of
this project
1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental
Review No. 00-115.
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-036 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana to allow
a floor area ratio of 0.55 for the building located at 1951 East Carnegie
Avenue (GPA 00-09) - Planning and Building Agency
Applicant: Kilroy Realty Corporation
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
75.B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 00-19: REGULATE
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AND FREIGHT, BUS &
TRUCK TERMINAL USES
Public hearing to amend Chapter 41 to regulate passenger transportation
service and freight, bus, and truck terminal uses in the Light Industrial
(M1) zoning district.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on April 27, 2001
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on March 26,
2001 by a 4-0 vote (Mondo, Doughty, and Cribb absent)
Presentation of staff report by Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
Presentation of written communications by the Clerk of the Council: None
There were no public speakers
Motion: 1. Approve and certify the Negative Declaration for Environmental
Review No. 00-210.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2470 — An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana adding Sections 41-60, 41-137.5 and 41-1397 and amending
Sections 41-472, 41-472.5, 41-473 and 41-1396 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code relating to the establishment and operation of passenger
transportation services and freight, bus and truck terminals in the M1 zoning
district— Planning and Building Agency
Applicant: City of Santa Ana
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 169 MAY 7, 2001
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.C. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 99-04: MOTEL AND HOTEL
USES
Public hearing to consider modifications to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code pertaining to motel and hotel uses; and adding definitions
of residential hotels and extended stay hotels
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on April
27, 2001
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on April 23,
2001 by a 5-0 vote (Verino and Doughty absent)
Presentation of staff report by Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
Presentation of written communications by the Clerk of the Council:
Communication from Aqua Motel requesting no changes in the current
ordinance, or as an alternative, that additional studies be undertaken
Public speakers: Steven Lin, Susan Kidwell, representing Saddleback Inn,
and Rick Julian representing Advanced Real Estate Services Inc.
expressed concerns relative to the proposed zoning ordinance
amendment
Motion: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental
Review No. 99-62.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2471 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana deleting Section 8-120, adding Sections 41-54, 41-139 and 41-
690.1 through 41-690.4 and amending Sections 41-77 and 41-121 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to the establishment, operation and
amortization of long-term stay business or transient/residential hotels in the
City - Planning and Building Agency
Applicant: City of Santa Ana
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 170 MAY 7, 2001
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 8:02 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:04 P.M. WITH ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Florence Leach invited the Council and residents to attend the Tri-City
Veterans Memorial Day Program at the Santa Ana Cemetery on May 28,
2001.
90.13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Alvarez
• Thanked Jim Gilliam for a tour of the Artists Village on May 5, 2001
• Congratulated the Santa Ana Arts program for the successful kick-
off for the "Imagination Celebration"
Expressed disappointment that seven Harry Potter books were
distributed by the Library Commissioners to the Councilmembers
with 75% of the pages in the books missing. She stated that it was
not necessary to ruin the books in order to make the point that the
Library was in serious need of additional resources
• Asked the City Manager and the Council to address the Library
needs in the upcoming budget discussions
• Asked that City Hall change sources of energy by using generators
during the summer months
• Announced that the Technology Committee held its first meeting on
May 2, 2001 and invited residents to visit the City's updated Web
site and give feedback as to suggestions for further improvements
• Wished Santa Ana residents a Happy Mother's Day
Councilmember Christy
• Announced that she had represented Santa Ana at the successful
groundbreaking for the Multi -Cultural Center and the new Vietnam
Memorial in Westminster
• Asked that the City Council adjourn in the memory of Nora Mae
Clark, a long time resident of Santa Ana.
Mayor Pro-Tem McGuigan
• Announced that she had attended a Toyama Karate -do event at
Santa Ana College on May 6, 2001 and that this event was
supported by the Friends of Parks and Recreation
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COMMENTS
• Announced that Mater Dei High School was holding a Special
Olympics on May 12-13, 2001
Councilmember Bist
• Noted that she was also shocked to see a torn up Harry Potter
book, but that the Library Commission made a good point in
bringing the issue to the attention of the City Council
• Noted that there were three Cable Board vacancies and asked that
the respective Councilmembers make their nominations quickly
• Congratulated everyone involved with the opening of the
Emmanuel House., a new facility in the French Park Neighborhood
for homeless persons with HIV
• Announced that the Historical Society was selling parts of old
houses on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at the Howe -Waffle House
Councilmember Solorio
• Congratulated the Mayor and all involved with the opening of the
Emmanuel House
• Announced that the Children's Hospital of Orange County has
produced a video entitled "Three Tragic Seconds" on child
drowning prevention available in English and Spanish
• Wished residents a Happy Mother's Day
Councilmember Franklin
• Noted that he represented the Council at a meeting of the Board of
Education commemorating the Workability Program which is well
known for its adult transition and job training programs
• Congratulated the Floral Park Neighborhood Association for its
successful home and garden tour
Mayor Pulido
• Thanked staff who were involved in the opening of the Emmanuel
House and noted that this project was an example of patience
triumphing
ADJOURNMENT — 8:23 p.m. - to May 21, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police Chiefs
Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 41h Floor, Santa Ana,
California
In memory of Nora Mae Clark
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 172 MAY 7, 2001