HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-1996MII�TUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 7, 1996
CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:11 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A PLTLIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L_ RICHAR77SON, Mayor Pro Tem
(6:17 p.m.)
TONY ESPINOZA
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A_ McGUIGAN
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO (6:57 p.m.)
Absent: NONE
STAFF:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
Led by Barbara Castillo's 5th Grade Class from Jei�erson
Elementary School
Chaplain Robert Barnett
Police Department
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
G. J. Garcia
Fire Captain
Fire Department
Joe R. Gutierrez
Police Officer
Police Department
CITY COUNCIL MINiJTE5 293 OCTOBER 7, 1996
25 Years of Service
Robert E_ Cloer
Fire Engineer
Fire Department
Bruce D. Guy
Fire Engineer
Fire Department
Chris B. Trinajstich
Police Officer
Police Department
30 Years of Service
Charles E_ Williams
Fire Captain
Fire Department
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PUI.IDO to Rifka
Hirsch
Certificate recognizing his many years of outstanding service and contributions to
the City of Santa Ana presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Orange County First
District Supervisor Roger Stanton
Certificates recognizing Rancho Santiago College (RSC) students who achieved
positions with professional baseball teams presented by MAYOR PLTLIDO to RSC
Executive Dean of Instruction John Nixon, Athletic Director David Dobos, Baseball
Coach Don Sneddon, and former RSC student Mike Brambilla for the following:
Mike Brambilla
Kansas City Royals
Scott Glasser
Arizona Diamondbacks
Brandon Hendrikx
-New York Yankees
Tony Zuniga
San Francisco Giants
Jeremy Satterfield
Toronto Blue Jays
Derek Baker
Texas Rangers
Orin Kawahara
Seattle Mariners
Certificate recognizing the YWCA for its sponsorship of a "Week Without
Violence" October 6 -12, 1996
presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to
YWCA Executive Director Kathleen Davis
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
294 OCTOBER 7, 1996
Report on YWCA Programs and Operations by YWCA Executive Director
Kathleen Davis
Certificate recognizing Girl Scout Troop #2069 from Carver Elementary School
for outstanding community service in the recent Flower Street Neighborhood Clean-
up Project awarded by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ to Troop Leader Marge
Thomas and Troop Members Alma and Lupe Puente
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
Certificate recognizing CTX Mortgage Company, a new business in Santa Ana, for
commitment to the community through local involvement presented by MAYOR
PULIDO to Division Vice President Rhett Hubbard
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar modifications were announced by Mayor Pulido:
1. Removal of Items 23.G. and 31.B. for separate action.
2. Councilmember Espinoza's abstention on Items 22.G., 22.I. and "NO" votes
on Items 11.C., 11.D. and 11.E.
3. Councilmember Mills' abstention on Items 21.A. and 25.A.
4. Councilmember Moreno's abstention on Item 23.C. and "NO" votes on Items
11.A., 11.C., 11.D. and 11.E.
5. Mayor Pulido's abstention on Item 22.H.
The Clerk of the Council noted Minutes page 280 had been amended to reflect Gordian Boteillo
had spoken in opposition, not in favor as recorded in the Minutes distributed with the Agenda
packet.
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Items removed 'For se��arate 'action "are highlighted and'show the actual vote Items wit1X�33td1 ?�4?t��
were passed as -part of the consent'.motion
Consent
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES
NOES
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 295 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve as amended
lO.A_
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
Motion:
Approve.
lO.B_
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1996
ORDINANCES SECOND READING /IIVIPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS
Votes in this category may difFer from the vote on the Consent Calendar_ The decision on these items
was made at a previous Council meeting and the vote carved 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.
Ordinances published in the Orange County Reporter on September 6, 1996
Motion: Place ordinances on second readisig attd adopt.
11.A. PERMITTED USES IN PROFESSIONAL (P) ZONING DISTRICT
(Placed on first reading on August 5, 1996 by a 5/O vote with Espinoza and Moreno
not voting)
ORDINANCE NS -2296 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Sections
41 -313 and 41 -313.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to revise the listing of uses
which are permitted in the P (Professional) Zoning District - Planning and Building
Agency FILE CA
(Councilmember Moreno voted "NO. ")
11.B. ZOA 96 -006 -USES AND STANDARDS - FRENCH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
(Placed on first reading on August 5, 1996 by a 5/O vote with Espinoza and Moreno
not voting)
ORDINANCE NS -2301 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana revising Specific
Development Plan No. 19 for the French Park Historic District - Planning and
Building Agency FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 296 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
11.C. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96 -004 -SANTA ANA FREEWAY AND
MAINPLACE DRIVE - 119 E. EDGEWOOD ROAD
(Placed on first reading on August 5, 1996 by a 5/2 vote with Espinoza and Moreno
dissenting)
ORDINANCE NS -2298 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located on both sides of Main Street between the Santa Ana Freeway and
MainPlace Drive from the C2 (General Commercial) Use District to the P
(Professional) and R1 (Single - Family Residence) Use Districts (AA No. 96 -4) -
Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
(Councilmembers Espinoza and Moreno voted "NO. ")
11.D. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96 -008 - ARTISTS VILLAGE - PROPERTIES
BOUNDED BY FIRST, TIED, BUSH 8z SPURGEON
(Placed on first reading on August 5, 1996 by a 5/2 vote with Espinoza and Moreno
dissenting)
ORDINANCE NS -2302 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located on both sides of Bush Street and on the west side of Spurgeon
Street between First Street and Third Street from the C3 (Central Business) Use
District to the C3 -A (Central Business - Artists Village) Use District (AA NO. 96 -8)
- Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
(Councilmembers Espinoza and Moreno voted "NO. ")
11.E. APPEAL APPLICATION 96 -004 -CUP 96 -025 - 2660 N. MAIN -
MCDONALD' S
FILED BY XAVIER OROZCO
(Confirms Council action of September 3, 1996 with Espinoza and Moreno
dissenting)
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96 -086 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
denying Conditional Use Permit Application No. 96 -025, which sought to allow a
restaurant with adrive- through window service at 2660 North Main Street -
Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
(Councilmembers Espinoza and Moreno voted "NO. ")
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 297 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS /COMMITTEES
13.A. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
John Coil, 2024 Victoria, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MCGi7IGAN as
the Ward 6 representative to the Personnel Board for a partial term expiring
November 30, 1998 (Replacing Cooper) FILE BC
13.B. VACANCY REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 2, 1996
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission 3
Human Relations Commission - 1
Library Board 2
Personnel Board 1
Recreation and Parks Board 1
TOTAL 8
FILE BC
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A. The September 3, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:00 a.m. on August 29, 1996.
15.B. The September 16, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:30 a.m. on September 11, 1996.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20. A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97 -036 - STREET TERRORIST OFFENDER
PROGRAM (STOP) II GRANT
Motion: Approve Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 298 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recognizing $45,454.00 in Street Terrorist Of%nder Program (STOP) II grant fund
revenue and appropriating same to STOP II expenditure accounts and transferring
$11,363.00 from Crimes Against Persons account to STOP II expenditure accounts
to provide grant match funds - Finance and Management Services
FILE APAD
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97 -045 - DISCOVERY MUSEUM CENTER
Motion: I. Approve Appropriation Adjustment (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $52,925.00 in Environmental Impact Report fee revenue and
appropriating same for contractual services provided by Jones and Stoke Associates
for the preparation of a draft EIR for Discovery Museum - Finance and
Management Services FILE APAD
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Councit
to execute agreement.
PREPARATION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IlVIPACT REPORT (EIR 96 -1)
FOR DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - 2522 N. MAIN - With Tones and
Stokes Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $52,925.00 - Planning and
Building Agency AGMT 96 -112
20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97 -044 - 2700 N. MAIN EIR
Motion: I. Approve Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires�ve affirmative votes)
Recognizing $32,815.00 in Environmental Impact Report fee revenue and
appropriating same for contractual services provided by Phil Martin � Associates
for the preparation of a drag EIR for 2700 N. Main - Finance and Management
Services FII..E APAD
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to execute
agreement
AMENDMENT- DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL INII'ACT REPORT (EIR 95 -1) -
2700 N. MAIN -With Phil Martin and Associates increasing the contract amount
from $72,225.00 to $101,762.00 - Planning and Building Agency
AGMT 96 -113
CITY COiJNCII., MINUTES 299 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CON5ENT CALENDAR
GRANT APPLICATIONS
2 L A. OCTA COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAMS -
AM1rNDMENT TO CITY 5 -YEAR CAPITAL IlVIPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Motion: I. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96 -087 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving the submittal of projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority
for funding under the Combined Transportation Funding Programs - Public Works
Agency FILE CA
2. Direct.
Staff to amend the five -year Capital Improvement Program beginning in FY
1997/1998 to incorporate the Combined Transportation Funding Programs projects
list - Public Works Agency FILE CA
(Councilmember Mills abstained.)
21.B. ALLOCATION OF 1996 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDS
Motion: I. Approve.
Allocation of $223,000.00 in 1996 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds to
recommended service agencies - Community Development Agency
2. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare cmd the City Manager and Clerk of
the Council to execute agreements.
With South Orange County YWCA in the amount of $76,000.00
AGMT 96 -114
With Mercy House in the amount of $15,000.00 AGMT 96 -115
With Orange_Coast Interfaith Shelter in the amount of $15,000.00
AGMT 96 -116
With Mental Health Association in the amount of $15,000.00
AGMT 96 -1 17
With Salvation Army in the amount of $15,000.00 AGMT 96 -118
With Shelter. for the Homeless in the amount of $15,000.00 AGMT 96 -1 19
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
With Catholic Charities in the amount of $15,000.00 AGMT 96 -120
With Episcopal Service Alliance in the amount of $15,000.00
AGMT 96 -121
With Dayle McIntosh Center in the amount of $12,000.00 AGMT 96 -122
With Intery al House in the amount of $15,000.00 AGMT 96 -123
With City of Santa Ana Recreation and Community Services in the amount of
$15,000.00
3. Authorize.
City Manager to execute amendments to nonprofit agency contracts which do not
constitute a substantial change to the contract as defined by the City in accordance
with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations - Community
Development Agency
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A. FOOD SERVICE - POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND HOLDING FACILITY
(JAIL,) - To Aramark Corporation in an amount not to exceed $899,748.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 96 -051
22.B_ COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS (15) - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To New
Technologies in the amount of.$48,043.00 - Finance and Management Serv
ices
SPEC 96 -053
22_C_ POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (PVC) PIPE SADDLES - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - To Wells Supply Company for a one -year period with provision for two
one -year extensions in the estimated annual amount of $13,024.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 96 -057
22.D_ INMATE TELEPHONE SYSTEM - POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND
HOLDING FACILITY (JAIL) - To HSS Telecommunications at no cost to the city
- Finance and Management Services SPEC 96 -058
22.E. PORTABLE LIFTS FOR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL - POLICE
ADMNISTRATION AND HOLDING FACILITY (JAIL) - To U.S. Rentals in the
amount of $11,431.57 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 96 -062
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 301 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.F. MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - VARIOUS CITY
AGENCIES - To Home Depot for cone -year period with provision for two one -
year renewals in the estimated annual amount of $30,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 96 -063
22. G_ VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT - POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND HOLDING
FACILITY (JAIL) - Finance and Management Services (Councilmember Espinoza
abstained.)
EQUIPMENT - To Fibertron in the amount of $12,618.00
SPEC 96 -066
ENGINEERING SERVICES - To Orange County General Services
Administration Communications. in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00
SPEC 96 -067
22.H. AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK REPAIR -FLEET MAINTENANCE - To the
following in the amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services (Mayor
Pulido abstained.) SPEC 96 -069
Joe MacPherson Chevrolet
$56,000.00
Joe MacPherson Ford
24,000.00
Joe MacPherson Toyota
3,000.00
22_I. RELOCATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS SECTION -
POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND HOLDING FACILITY (JAII.) - To the
County of Orange Communications Division in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00
- Finance and Management Services (Councilmember Espinoza abstained.)
SPEC 96 -072
22_J. TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT - To NEC Business Communication
Systems West, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services � SPEC 96 -074
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 302 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IIVIPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance wish Requests for Council Action.
23.A_ TRAFFIC LINE PAINTING - VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS - To Paving
Contractors, Inc_ in the amount of $118,163.45 - Public Works Agency
PRO7 2188
23.B. TREE TRIIVIIVIING - VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS - To Leonard Chaidez Tree
Service in the amount of $91,973.00 - Public Works Agency PROD 2189
23.C. WEED AND DEBRIS REMOVAL - VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS - To Naranjo
Landscape in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 - Public Works Agency
(Councilmember Moreno abstained.) PROD 2191
23.D. TREE PLANTING - MORNING- SUNWOOD, PORTOLA PARK AND
REPUBLZC HOMES NEIGHBORHOODS AND VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS
- To Green Giant Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $45,687.20 - Public Works
Agency PRO7 7496
23.E. BAKER STREET CUL -DE -SAC AND WASHINGTON AVENUE
INIPRO VEMENT S
Motion: 1. Award contract.
To GMC Enterprises in the estimated amount of $103,772.58 with total estimated
construction cost of $141,150.00 - Public Works Agency PRO7 1590
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
FUNDING FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE
AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT ON LINCOLN AVENUE -With California
Department of Transportation - Finance and Management Services
AGMT 96 -124
Motion: Reject all bids,• direct staff to revise project 's scope and to rebid project.
23.F. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE - Public
Works Agency PRO7 2935
CTTY COUNCIL MI1V UTES 303 OCTOBER 7, 1996
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Works Agency - � PROD 2190
Juan Reinoso expressed concerns regarding the fairness of the bidding process for graflti removal
services and indicated lie was formally withdrawing Urban Graffiti Enterprise's bid for the project-
Motion: Reject atl bids,- direct staff to revise specifications and rebid graffiti removal
services . .
MOTION: Mills
VOTE: AYES
NOES
ABSENT: None -
AGREEMENTS
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
Motion: Azethorize City Attorney to prepare aftd the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements.
25.A- AMENDMENT - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - METROLINK SERVICE AT
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER -With the Orange County
Transportation Authority to allow City to construct station improvements - Public
Works Agency (Councilmember Mills abstained -) AGMT 96 -125
25 -B. APPRAISAL SERVICES (4 PARCELS) - INTERSECTION IMI'ROVEMENTS
AT HARBOR 8c MACARTHUR -With Mawhinney c4c Associates in the amount of
$4,000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 96 -126
25.C. AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE PAVEMENT ROUGHNESS TESTING AND
PAVEMENT ANALYSIS -With Dr- M. Y. Shahin in the additional amount of
$25,000.00 increasing the total contract amount to $34,999.00 - Public Works
Agency - AGMT 96 -127
CITY COUNCIL MIIV UTES 30� OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Motion: Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of ati
necessary documents.
30.A. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST - 307 E. McFadden -For the realignment of
McFadden Avenue between Main and Maple Streets in the amount of $480,000.00 -
Public Works Agency DEED 779 g
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Receive and fide staff reports and adopt findings as submitted by staff.
31_A. CUP 96 -027 - 711 N. Bristol -Filed by Akhtar Khan to allow after -hour operations
at Taqueria Mexico Restaurant in the Bristol Street Specific Plan Area (SP -1) and
Planned Shopping Center (C4) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
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Councilmember Lutz reported that developer Randall Yamauchi had worked closely with
Riverview West neighborhood residents to address possible negative impacts of his new
"Caramba" restaurant and nightclub on the adjacent neighborhood.
Councilmember Moreno expressed concern that a cover charge was going to be allowed.
Robert Henson indicated the project was supported by the neighborhood.
Motion: Receive and file staff report and adopt fr�:dings as submitted by staff.
CUP 96 -029 -Filed by SSY Enterprises to allow live entertainment with cover
charge and after -hour operations in the SP -2 zoning district - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: McGuigan
Substitute
Motion: Set CUP 96 -029 for public hearing
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Espinoza
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 305 OCTOBER 7, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Moreno
NOES: Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
ABSENT: None
The substitute motion failed.
Vote on original motion:
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Espinoza, Moreno
ABSENT: None
3 1 .C. CUP 96 -036 - 1615 E_ 17th Street -Filed by Deborah Burton of Faces on
Seventeenth Street Restaurant to allow after -hour operations in an Arterial
Commercial (CS) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
31.D. VA 94 -003 - 1 117 W_ 17th Street -Filed by Rpbert Gonzales to extend an expired
variance i:o vary from minimum lot size and yard setback requirements for a medical
office - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval � FILE CA
31.E. VA 96 -003 - 2522 N. Main -Filed by Discovery Science Center to locate a
temporary roof -top sign for a period of over 30 days in the General Commercial
(C2) /General Business District (GBD) - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
� � END OF CONSENT CALENDAR "°
CITY COUNCII, MINUTES 306 OCTOBER 7, 1996
COUNCII. ITEMS (Taken out of Agenda order)
85.A. WEST END POLICE SUBSTATION (MCGIJIGAN)
Councilmember McGuigan explained she had placed this item on the Agenda in response to
numerous concerns expressed by West End residents regarding the pending closure of the West
End Police Substation due to centralization of Police operations at the new Police Administration
and Holding Facility_
Robert Henson complimented Police Chief Paul Walters on the successful operation of the
Substation and presented a petition signed by 1,253 individuals requesting that the Santa Ana
West End District Police Substation at 724 W. Harbor Boulevard be kept open.
The following persons also spoke in support of retaining the Substation:
Dave Lopez
Toe Vielma
Roy Melcher
Bill Boynton
Tom Flammang
Sean Mill
Leah DuPont
Margaret Farris
Motion: Request the City Manager to prepare a finataciad plan for presentation to the
Council on November I8, I996 that would allow the West End Police Substation to
remain open.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
Councilmember Moreno suggested that all Police substations should remain open and suggested
the Police and Fire Departments share facilities at the City's existing fire stations.
RECESSED - 7:40 P.M.
RECONVENED - 7:50 P. M. -All Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Lutz and
McGuigan
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 307 OCTOBER 7, 1996
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES FIRST READING
50. A. ZOA 96 -008 - DEVELOPMENT PROJECT DEFINITION AND CRITERIA
Motson: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS -2303 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section
41 -688 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to revise the definition of development
project - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Mills
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Mills, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lutz, McGuigan FILE CA
7:52 P.M. - Councilmembers Lutz and McGuigan joined the meeting
SO.B. RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (MILLS)
(Authorized by Council action on September 3, 1996 by unanimous approval)
George Estrada expressed support for the proposed ordinance but opined campaign laws should
be made more stringent and suggested several areas for further restricting campaign contributions_
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS -2304 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Section 2-
107 related to restrictions on campaign contributions -City Attorney's Ofl-ice
MOTION: Mills SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL, MINiJTES 308 _ OCTOBER 7, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - 1244 S. BRISTOL - JORGE 8� MARIA MERINO
Public hearing to grant an exception to the City's regulations regarding the sale of surplus
property in accordance with Section 2 -709 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to allow the sale of
the real property at 1244 S. Bristol to Jorge and Maria Merino
Legal notice published in the Register on September 27, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the proposed sale of City property at 1244 S.
Bristol Street at 8:03 p.m.
Presentation of stafireports and staficomments by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim
Ross
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Motion: Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all
necessary documents.
MERINO, Jorge and Maria - 1244 S_ Bristol for reconstructing a business displaced
by the Bristol Street widening project - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None DEED 7792
Councilmember Moreno requested the Record reflect the property was to be sold to "Merino" not
"Moreno."
75_B_ REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL TEMPORARY SIGNS 8t. REMOVAL COSTS
Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide for the
removal of illegal temporary signs and set a charge of $25.00 per sign for the recovery of the
City's cost of locating, documenting and removing the illegal signs as well as paying for
administrative expenses
CITY COUNCIL MIIVi7TE5 309 OCTOBER 7, 1996
PUBLIC fIEARINGS
Legal notice published in the Register on July 19 and 26, 1996
Presentation of staff reports and star comments by Planning and Building Executive Director
Robyn Uptegrafi
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the removal of illegal signs at 8:06 p.m.
The following persons expressed concerns relating to the proposed ordinance that included but
were not limited to increasing the collection charge, excluding political signs from the ordinance,
and requiring removal of political signs following elections:
George Estrada
Sal Juarez
Frank Yaeger
Leah DuPont
Mel Vernon
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:23 p.m.
Motion: Place ordinance on first rending and arithorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS -2294 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Article VII
to Chapter 17 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide for the removal of illegal
temporary signs - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Mills SECOND: Moreno
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
COUNCIL ITEMS
85.A. WEST END POLICE SUBSTATION (See Minutes page 306.)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 310 OCTOBER 7, 1996
85.B. RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICIPATION IN CITY OF SANTA ANA REAL -
ESTATE RELATED INCENTIVE PROGRAMS (RICHARDSON)
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance precluding the following from
participating in City of Santa Apia real - estate - related incentive programs:
Incumbent Councilmembers
Incumbent Redevelopment/Housing Commissioners
Employees of the Community Development Agency
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Moreno
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED
IIVIMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 8:46 P.M.
RECONVENED - 8:47 P.M. -All Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90_A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Estrada briefly discussed the Ward I candidates in the November 5 election and
recommended Jeanne Jackson for the position.
Stanley Martin commented that the north Floral Park Neighborhood needed tree trimming and
street light bulb replacement, but that a far greater need was for the City Council to exhibit more
decorum during Council meetings.
Sean Mill amplified Martin's comments regarding Council decorum, predicted the election will
put new members on the Council, and thanked outgoing Councilmembers Lutz and Mills for their
service to the City.
Art Hoffman requested the City Council adopt a resolution urging thorough investigation of drug -
and- weapons trafficking to support the ef%rts of the Nicaraguan Contra army during President
Bush's administration.
Sal Juarez commented that the needs of the entire City should be considered not just those of a
small clique.
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Roman Palacios opined Santa Ana residents were looking for Council leadership that would be
above bickering.
Jim Kendrick expressed his appreciation to outgoing Councilmember Mills for supporting the
vision of Santa Ana as a cultural center and expressed hope that Councilmember Lutz and Mayor
Pulido would be re- elected and continue to support the arts._
Dennis Lluy described the accomplishments of Koo's Arts Cafe as a center for artistic expression
for young adults in Santa Ana.
Aaron Hardy reinforced Lluy's comments and encouraged continued support for Koo's.
Steve Broderson thanked Councilmember Mills for her dedicated service to Santa Ana.
Randy Au enumerated a number of "success stories" involving local artists, reported on activities
in the Downtown Artist Village, and opined the combination of business and art added value to a
community.
Michelle Morrissey expressed support for campaign contribution limitations and informed the
listening audience that campaign reports might be obtained in the Clerk of the Council Office.
Kim Sinclair chastised Councilmember Moreno for failure to perform his Council duty of voting
on legislative actions at several (non - televised) Council meetings. (See previous Minutes.)
Mel Vernon commented on the positive image of the City created by the recent Wilshire Square
Neighborhood Fair and Home Tour, thanked Councilmember Mills for her service, and
encouraged the viewing public to watch the October 17, 1996 Candidates' Forum scheduled for
broadcast on Channel 3 at 7 :00 p.m. by Comcast Cablevision.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Espinoza:
- requested staff expedite the razing of several buildings burned by the
Fire Department on Bristol Street; and
- commented he had been pleasantly surprised at his recent high school
reunion to learn the extent of his peers' involvement in the City.
Councilmember Lutz:
- commended the Wilshire Square residents on a successful neighborhood
event; "
- thanked Community Preservation Coordinator Bruce Dunams and staff
for razing the deteriorated building at Civic Center Drive and Ross Street;
-and
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- invited the listening audience to the Washington Square Neighborhood- sponsored
evening concert and picnic with the Orange Jazz Band on October 13, 1996 at
15th and Lowell Streets.
Councilmember Mills:
- encouraged the Council to consider enacting an ordinance requiring post-
election removal of political signs;
- thanked her Council colleagues, City staff and members of the public for
their support during her term of office; and
- reported Orange County was considering expansion of the main jail in Santa
Ana as an alternative to converting the Musick Branch Jail in Irvine from
a low- security to a larger maximum- security facility, and urged the Mayor
and Council to meet with members of the Board of Supervisors to stave oil'
this proposal.
Mayor ProTem Richardson:
requested Code Enforcement clear the recently burned El Comal Restaurant
site;
noted Allison Young and Wendy Zander had contributed greatly to the success
of the Wilshire Square event;
thanked the Public Works Agency, Recreation and Community Services, REI,
and the Park Santiago Neighborhood for their participation in the Santiago Creek
Greenway Alliance clean -up project; and
- reported Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Allen
Doby would be retiring on October 31 and commended him for his service
to the City.
Councilmember McGuigan:
- requested Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross investigate
over - watering of the First Street median;
- noted Allen Doby had been an asset to the Recreation and Community
Services Agency; and
- invited the listening audience to attend the opening of the Albert Salgado
Community Center in the West End on October 19, 1996.
Councilmember Moreno rebutted the allegations made by his opponent in a political mailer and
briefly discussed his campaign platform.
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Mayor Pulido:
- oi%red to meet with members of the Board of Supervisors regarding the Musick
jail issue;
- encouraged members of the audience to express their concerns regarding
the jail to County Supervisors;
- requested stafiinvestigate apossibly illegal sign at Mr. J's, and
- asked that updates on the Bauer Jaguar relocation and Bristol Street Widening
projects be provided to Council when appropriate.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -ROOM 147 - 10:11 P.M.
The Brown Act permits the City Council to discuss certain matters without members of the public
present, provided the items to be discussed are posted 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting.
The following items were received for the October 7, 1996 Closed Session.
95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (G.C. Sections 54956.95 and 54956.9)
Name of Case: Workers' Compensation Claim of Michael Stewart
File No. 96PDS0018
Name of Case: Workers' Compensation Claim of David Smith
File No_ 94PDS0263
Name of Case: Transpacific Realty Ventures, Inc. v. City of Santa Ana, et al
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 72 -96 -13
95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (G_C. Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
Employee Organization: Firemen's Benevolent Association
Employee Organization: Police Ot1<icers Association
95.C. Clerk of the Council Annual Performance Review - Charter Section 705
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCII. CIIAMBERS - 10:36 P.M.
Motion: I. Authorize execution of agreement by the Mayor and Clerk of the Council.
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Ana and Firemen's
Benevolent Association for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 2000
AGMT 96 -128
APAJ 97 -048
Motion: 2. Authorize settlements as follows:
Name of Case: Workers' Compensation Claim of David Smith
File No. 94PDS0263, in the amount of $15,015.00.
Name of Case: Workers' Compensation Claim of Michael Stewart
File No. 96PDS0018, in the amount of $29,742.32.
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES: Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Espinoza, Moreno
ADJOURNMENT- 10:37 P.M.
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Ja ce C. Guy
Clerk of the Council
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