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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-171) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION DECEMBER 17, 2001 POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:10 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST BRETT FRANKLIN JOSE SOLORIO Absent: PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tern ALBERTA CHRISTY STAFF present: DEBRA KURITA, Assistant City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: • Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 23.13. • Councilmember Bist abstained on Item 25.13. • Councilmember Bist pulled Item 31.B. for separate discussion • Councilmember Alvarez requested that the Council excuse Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan and Councilmember Christy from the December 17, 2001 meeting Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 453 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) Items removed for separate action;or modified are highlighted. :Separate actions show the actual vote, items without votes`are adopted'as part of the consent motion. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A, and 10.B.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2001 10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3. 2001 ORDINANCES SECOND READING 11.A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR GRANTING A DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Placed on first reading at the December 3, 2001 Council Meeting and approved by a 6-0 vote (Pulido absent) Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2485 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to add Article XVI providing for a density bonus for affordable housing projects 13.A. VACANCY REPORT — DECEMBER 12, 2001 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 454 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR _1 Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Ward Cable Television Advisory Board 2 Ward 5 and 6 Historic Resources Commission 1 Ward 1 Human Relations Commission 2 Mayor, at large Library Board 1 Ward 1 Workforce Investment Board 2 Youth Commission —Alternate Members 3 Wards 1, 3 and Mayor Youth Commission — Regular Members 2 Wards 1 and 6 TOTAL 13 13.13. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Approve. Appoint David John Avila recommended by Councilmember Franklin as an alternate member to the Youth Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 2004 (replacing Christina Ortega) Reappoint William L. Boynton to the Vector Control District for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2005 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.G.) Council Meeting Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 12/03/01 11/21/01 10:40 p.m. 15.6. City Council Meeting 12/03/01 11/29/01 3:00 p.m. 15.C. Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session Agenda 12/03/01 11/30/01 4:45 p.m. Council Committee Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.D. Education and Youth Programs (cancelled) 12/06/01 12/03/01 9:50 a.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 455 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 15.E. Technology Committee 12/12/01 12/07/01 11:50 a.m. 15.F. Technology Committee (cancelled) 12/12/01 12/11/01 12:30 p.m. 15.G Joint SAUSD / City Subcommittee 12/12/01 12/11/01 12:30 p.m. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. Honoree Date 16.A. SA Youth Soccer Assoc - Soccer Players & Coaches 12/11/01 16.B. Sandra Rodriguez from J Thorpe Fundamental School Essay Contest Winner 12/12/01 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlement. Robin Arostegui, WCAB #: AHM 0058975/56/77: 0063218/19 Settlement in the amount of $335, 000.00 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES Motion: Approve. Excuse Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan and Councilmember Christy from December 17, 2001 Council meeting 19.C. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2000-2001 Motion: Receive and file the Redevelopment Agency Annual report for FY 2000-2001 consisting of: 1. The Annual Audit report as prepared by Conrad & Associates, LLP. 2. The Annual Report of Financial Transactions. 3. Schedule HCD describing the Agency's housing activities. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 456 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. EMPOWERMENT ZONE GRANT REVENUES AND AUTHORIZING ONE GRANT -FUNDED POSITION Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2001-251 -Execute amendments to the Empowerment Zone Memorandum of Agreement between the City, State and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-109 - Recognizing $3,000,000.00 in Empowerment Zone revenue, and appropriating same to the Empowerment Zone account 3. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-093 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend the current annual budget to add one position in the Community Development Agency (Economic Development Specialist II) SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.K) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 97-063 - SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - Amend the contract with Elite Security Services, Inc. for the Corporate Yard and the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, for a nine -month period, in an amount not to exceed $69,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.131. SPEC. NO. 98-096 - COLD WATER METERS - Renew the contract for cold water meters for a one-year period in the annual amounts as follows: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 457 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR Vendor: Badger Meter, Inc. Hersey Meters Amount: $84,448.00 $36,368.00 22.C. SPEC. NO. 99-071 - POLICE MOTORCYCLE REPAIR AND PARTS - Renew the contract with VIP Motorcycles, Inc., for police motorcycle repair and parts, for a one-year period, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.D. SPEC NO. 99-089 —AMMUNITION 1. Authorize payments for the purchase of ammunition in the amounts as follows: Dooley Enterprises, Inc. $32,917.20 Adamson Industries $20,490.52 2. Renew the conrtacts for ammunition for a period of one year in the amounts not to exceed as follows: Dooley Enterprises, Inc. Adamson Industries San Diego Police supply $18,000.00 $40,000.00 $23,000.00 22.E SPEC. NO. 01-139 - SONY DIGITAL CAMERAS - Award a contract to Troxell Communications, Inc. for the purchase of 19 digital cameras in the amount of $11,477.20 - Finance and Management Services 22.F SPEC. NO. 01-140 - WALKWAY RESURFACING AT THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - Award a contract to Allied Paving Company for walkway resurfacing at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in the total amount of $50,859.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.G SPEC. NO. 01-143 - WATER WELL REHABILITATION - Award contracts for water well rehabilitation for a two-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $315,000.00 to: Vendor: Location: Beylik Drilling, Inc. Santa Ana Orange County Pump Santa Ana Layne Christensen Company Fontana General Pump Company San Dimas CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 458 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.H SPEC. NO. 01-152 - ON-LINE NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS - Award a contract to NewsBank, Inc. for a one-year period for on-line newspaper subscriptions in the amount of $13,245.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.1 SPEC. NO. 01-157 - FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE TURNOUT CLOTHING - Award a contract to L.N. Curtis & Sons, using the City of Carlsbad's contract, for the purchase of firefighter protective turnout clothing in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.J SPEC. NO. 01-159 - SERVICE AWARDS AND PROMOTION ITEMS - Award a contract to McVicker & Associates for the purchase of service awards and promotion items, in an annual amount not to exceed $25,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.K SPEC. NO. 01-160 - SAFETY SHOES - Award contracts for the purchase of safety shoes in the annual amounts not to exceed as follows: Vendor: Location: Amount: Red Wing Shoe Stores Santa Ana $40,000.00 Industrial Shoe Co. Santa Ana $10,000.00 Lehigh Safety Shoe Co. Commerce $10,000.00 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES 23.A. PROJECT NO. 6330B - FIRE STATION NO. 1 EXISTING DORMITORY BUILDING DEMOLITION Motion: 1. Award a contract to Specialized Environmental, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with a lump sum price in the amount of $18,950.00 for demolition of the existing dormitory building at Fire Station No. 1 2. Approve and adopt a Negative Declaration, ER. No. 01-183 3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $36,725.00 - Public Works Agency 23.B. PROJECT NOS. 7881 AND 3181 - CORNERSTONE VILLAGE AND MINNIE STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 459 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: 1. Award a contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in an estimated amount of $2,395,758.50 for construction of the Cornerstone Village Improvements and the Minnie Street Water Main Improvements. 2. Authorize a payment to Southern California Edison in the amount of $12,092.62 for Edison's direct costs required to underground existing overhead electrical lines along Minnie Street. 3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $2,928,100.00 Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 23.B. AGREEMENTS Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. through 25.1.) 25.A. AGMT NO. 2001-252 - BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SERVICE CENTER - Execute a lease agreement for WORK Center office space with the Rancho Santiago Community College District - Community Development Agency 25.B. AGMT NOS. 2001-253, 254, 255, 256 & 257 - TECHNICAL TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES AND CONSULTING — Execute agreements for temporary computer -related technical personnel services for a period of one-year, with provisions for four one-year renewals, in a total amount not to exceed $2,500,000.00 with the following: APR Consulting, Inc. Data Design Corporation International Management Systems Corporation SoftMaster, Inc. Telfords Councilmember Bist abstained on Item. 25.B. 25.C. AGMT NO. 2001-258 — PHARMACEUTICALS — Renew the agreement with Western Medical Center for pharmaceutical supplies in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 per year — Fire Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 460 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR i 25.1). AGMT NO. 2001-259 - HISTORIC RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES - Execute a contract with the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to assist with historic resources consulting services in an amount not to exceed $103,850.00 - Community Development Agency 25.E. AGMT NO. 2001-260 - SECURITY SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE — Execute an agreement with MASK Systems Inc. to provide routine and emergency maintenance services for the Jail security system in a total amount not to exceed $370,000.00 — Police Department 25.F. AGMT NO. 2001-261 - POLICE JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM — Execute an agreement with Tiburon Inc. for the maintenance and repair of the Santa Ana Jail Management System in an amount not to exceed $53,000.00 — Police Department 25.G. AGMT NO. 2001-262 - TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES - Execute an agreement with Otterson & Associates in a contract amount of $40,000.00 for a two-year period - Public Works Agency 25.H. AGMT NO. 2001-263 - CLEAN CITIES PROGRAM - Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments to participate in The Clean Cities Program - Public Works Agency 25.1. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH SUBCONTRACTORS 1. AGMT NO. 2001-264 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District for the In -School Youth program under the Workforce Investment Act Youth grant 2. AGMT NO. 2001-265 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District for the Out -Of -School Youth program under the Workforce Investment Act Youth grant 3. AGMT NO. 2001-266 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with the Employment Development Division of the State of California for an Out -Of -School Youth program under the Workforce Investment Act Youth grant 4. AGMT NO. 2001-267 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with Taller San Jose to provide services to Out -Of -School youth under the Workforce Investment Act Youth grant CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 461 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 5. AGMT NO. 2001-268 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with the Vietnamese Community of Orange County to provide services to Out -Of -School youth under the Workforce Investment Act Youth grant - Community Development Agency LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-29 - ALLOW A HELISTOP AT THE SANTA ANA HONDA DEALERSHIP: 1505 SOUTH AUTO MALL DRIVE Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on November 26, 2001 by a 7-0 vote Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 01-29 as conditioned. Applicant: Robinson Helicopter Company 31'B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO., 01-31 - ALLOW.A TRADE SCHOOL USE AT TALLER SAN JOSE: 810 NORTH POINSETTIA STREET To operate a wood working and job training trade school in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on November 26, 2001 by a 7-0 vote Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 01-31 as conditioned. Applicant: Taller San Jose MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 462 DECEMBER 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 31.C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-33 - ALLOW A BANQUET FACILITY AT THE SANTA ANA PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER: 505 NORTH SYCAMORE STREET Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on November 26, 2001 by a 7-0 vote Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 01-33 as conditioned. Applicant: Mr. Jason Kordas ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FMA) AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING COMPENSATION FOR THE FIRE CHIEF Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2001-246 - Execute an agreement with the Fire Management Association (FMA) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-089 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to adjust the salary for the Unrepresented Executive Management class of Fire Chief MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) �i ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 463 DECEMBER 17, 2001 TT _.---- I III BUSINESS CALENDAR 55.B. AMENDMENTS TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN - PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-094 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to amend the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan to change one middle management job title in Recreation and Community Services MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) 55.C. SUPPORTING ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SAAV PROGRAM Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-095 — A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California concerning participation/continuation in the Orange County Service Authority for Abandoned Vehicles — Police Department MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) 55.D. SOUTH BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN - DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG SOUTH BRISTOL, EXTENDING FROM SUNFLOWER AVENUE TO WARNER AVENUE Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on November 26, 2001 by a 7-0 vote CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 464 DECEMBER 17, 2001 BUSINESS CALENDAR it Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-096 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the South Bristol Street Improvement Plan MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Franklin VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) 55.E. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION To delegate authority to the Historic Resources Commission to affirm or rescind property listings on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-097 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana granting the Historic Resources Commission the authority to affirm or rescind the property listings on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Pulido turned the meeting over to Councilmember Franklin and left the room. 75.A. DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA 2001 REPORT AND ASSESSMENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 465 DECEMBER 17, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS To consider levying an assessment to provide for the promotion and physical improvements of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area for 2002 Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on December 7 and 14, 2001 Presentation by Community Development Agency Director John Reekstin Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None Erin Prangley and Manuel Pena addressed Council in support of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement area report; Ms. Prangle y asked the Council to take a close look at the funding report and the recommendations contained therein. Public hearing was closed. Motion: 1. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-098 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana levying an assessment for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area for the year 2002 2. Approve. Authorize the Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency and the Downtown Development manager to allocate the budgeted funds - Community Development Agency MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES ABSENT: Mayor Pulido returned to the meeting SECOND: Bist Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Solorio (4) None (0) Christy, McGuigan, Pulido (3) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 466 DECEMBER 17, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS 11 75.13. PARAMEDIC SERVICE FEES AND COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM To consider establishing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and increasing the Paramedic Service Fees Presentation of staff report by Fire Chief Marc Martin Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None Glen Stroud thanked Chief Martin and Councilmember Franklin for supporting the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, amd thanked the Council for providing this program to the residents. Public hearing was closed. Motion: 1. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-099 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana increasing the paramedic service fee and adopting the fee to the Miscellaneous fee schedule 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-111 - Recognizing $126,800.00 in general fund revenue and appropriating same to the Office of the Chief expenditure accounts to provide for the administration and operation of a Community Emergency Response Team program 3. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-100 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend the current annual budget to allocate two positions in the Fire Department - Fire Department MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 467 DECEMBER 17, 2001 ** JOINT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT / CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ** 75.C. SALE OF AGENCY -OWNED PROPERTY 1402 SOUTH PARTON Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on December 3 and 10, 2001 Recommended actions approved by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission on November 20, 2001 by a 4-0 vote (Hill, Hoa and ,. Sarmiento absent) Presentation of staff report by Community Development Executive Director John Reekstin City Council Actions: Motion: 1. Approve and adopt the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 01-186 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-101 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the sale of Agency -owned property located at 1402 S. Parton to Edward McDonald; authorizing the executive director to execute documents as necessary; and making certain findings with respect thereto, on behalf of the City MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Christy, McGuigan (2) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:05 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:06 P.M. WITH THE SAME COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 468 DECEMBER 17, 2001 WORK STUDY SESSION WS.A. LIBRARY INITIATIVE - Presentation by Library Director Rob Richard (Continued from October 15, 2001 Council Meeting); highlights of this presentation are as follows: • Library funding per capita in Santa Ana ranks in the bottom 25% of all public libraries in California • Ongoing low level of Library Department funding has resulted in a net shortfall of 340,000 books, 110,000 square feet of facilities, and 3,000 hours of annual service that would otheNvise be provided to a community with average library funding • There are no facilities to serve residents in the southern portions of the City • Maintaining the current status quo will result in an additional budget reduction of 11 % in constant dollars, and a reduction in staff • Alternatives include having the County provide library services at an annual cost of at least $6 million, reducing other City services, or, asking the electorate to approve a Library initiative • There have been more than 90 library referenda in California since 1978 • The overall success rate for these campaigns (requiring 2/3 vote) is about 45% It is important to ballot success that the community has a tendency T0 in general to support public services, particularly schools The voter success rate in communities that supported school measures was 58% compared to a rate of 20% in communities that did not support school measures The Santa Ana Library has 107,000 resident library card holders. 50% are eighteen years or older • The most successful campaigns utilize polling, targeting, telephoning, door-to-door canvassing, and get -out -the -vote techniques Voter approval of additional library funding could triple the number of new books added to the library collection each year, and increase public service hours by 3,200 annually COMMENTS 90.A. Tim Rush addressed the Council relative to the Yale Apartments at 1007- 1009 North Broadway, and distributed a written request for an account of the events that led the City to file criminal charges resulting in an agreement between the City and the property owner to vacate and demolish an historic building CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 469 DECEMBER 17, 2001 COMMENTS John Wesson raised concern relative to the denial of the Extended Stay America project 90.13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT — 7:35 p.m. to January 7, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor, Santa Ana, California Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 470 DECEMBER 17, 2001