HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-1997 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 2, 1997
CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:08 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO,Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON,Mayor Pro Tem
TONY ESPINOZA
BRETT FRANKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO
Absent: NONE
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Councilmember Brett Franklin
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Nadine
Rodriguez
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
1. Abstention by Councilmember Espinoza on Item 22.C.
2. Abstentions by Councilmember Moreno on Items 25.A. and 29.A.
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3. Continuation of Council Minutes of May 19, 1997 to June 16, 1997 meeting.
4. Additional appointments included in 13.B. (from Supplemental Agenda).
5. Filing of an exception regarding Item 18.A.
6. Correction of"5" to "6" condominiums on Item 29.A.
Consent
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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Motion: Approve Minutes.
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 14, 1997
(Mayor Pulido abstained)
10.B. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 15, 1997
10.C. SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 15, 1997
10.D. REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 19, 1997
(Item continued to June 16, 1997)
ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMMPLEMENTATION 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 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.
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ILA, HOME PLACE SHOPPING CENTER- 1935 E. 17TH STREET
(Placed on first reading on May 19, 1997 by a 6/0 vote with Richardson absent)
Published in the O.C. Reporter on May 23, 1997
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2322 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located at 1935 East Seventeenth Street from the Rl-B (Single Family
Residential Parking)District to the C5 (Arterial Commercial) District (AA No. 97-
01) - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT AS OF MAY 28, 1997
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission 2
Human Relations Commission 3
Library Board 3
Private Industry Council 1
TOTAL 9
13.B. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Bill Fogarty, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Orange County Central Labor
Council, AFL-CIO as a labor representative to the Private Industry Council for a
first full term expiring February 1, 2001 (Replacing Mahoney)
FILE BC
Clarence W. "Buddy" Ray, Executive Director of the Orange County Community
Development Council, as a community based organization representative to the
Private Industry Council for a first full term expiring June 1, 2001
FILE BC
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Jacqueline J. Johnson, 3733 S. Olive, recommended by Councilmember McGuigan
as the Ward 6 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a partial term
expiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Tucker) FILE BC
Michael L. Macres, 822 N. Sherry Lane, recommended by staff as a City
representative to the Civic Center Commission for a partial term expiring June 30,
1998 (Replacing Metzler) FILE BC
Ann Avery Andres, 2467 Riverside Drive, recommended by staff as a City
representative to the Civic Center Commission for a partial term expiring June 30,
2000 (Replacing Escalante) FILE BC
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A. The May 19, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 1997.
15.B. Notice of Adjournment of the May 19, 1997 was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza at 8:15 p.m. on May 19, 1997.
15.C. The May 27, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:30 p.m. on May 23, 1997.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into Minutes.
16.A. Declaring May 31, 1997 as"California Association of Legal Secretaries (CALS)
Law Day" and commending CALS for promoting continuing education for legal
professionals through seminars, workshops and Day-in-Court programs
CHAPTER 3 APPEALS
18.A. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT -DENIAL OF POOL & BILLIARD PERMIT -
SUPER LUNCH RESTAURANT - 3917 W. SEGERSTROM
(Letter stating exceptions filed with the Clerk's Office on May 30, 1997 by Jose Ferreiro)
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Motion: Adopt.
Hearing Officer's Report in its entirety which recommends that the application for a
Pool &Billiard Permit be denied - Clerk of the Council Office
FILE APSAM
MISCELLANEOUS -ADMINISTRATION
19.A. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Approve.
Excused absences of Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Espinoza from the
Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 27, 1997
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97-037 - ALTON OVERCROSSING
PROJECT REPORT
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
ALTON OVERCROSSING AT STATE ROUTE 55 PROJECT REPORT - With
Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas, Inc. for an amendment to prepare a
Caltrans Project Report and environmental documentation in the amount of
$95,000.00 -Public Works Agency AGMT 97-058
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $95,000.00 in Measure M Growth Management Area funds and
appropriating same for consulting services for the Alton Overcrossing project -
Finance and Management Services
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97-166 -REFUSE COLLECTION
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $1,282,740.00 in debt service recovery and investment income/trustee
revenues and appropriating same to the Refuse Collection Service Fund - Finance
and Management Services FILE CA
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20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97-170 -NORTH HARBOR AND SOUTH
HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $1,039,255.00 in loan repayments and appropriating same for new
loans to the North Harbor and South Harbor Redevelopment Project areas for
operational and capital project costs - Finance and Management Services
FILE CA
GRANT APPLICATIONS
21.A. ALLOCATION OF 1997 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDS
Motion: 1. Approve.
Allocation of$222,000.00 in 1997 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds to
recommended service agencies - Community Development Agency
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreements.
With South Orange County YWCA in the amount of$64,000.00
AGMT 97-059
With Mercy House in the amount of$23,900.00 AGMT 97-060
With Interval House in the amount of$23,900.00 AGMT 97-061
With Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter in the amount of$16,300.00
AGMT 97-062
With Mental Health Association in the amount of$14,300.00 AGMT 97-063
With Shelter for the Homeless in the amount of$14,300.00 AGMT 97-064
With Catholic Charities in the amount of$14,300.00 AGMT 97-065
With Episcopal Service Alliance in the amount of$14,300.00 AGMT 97-066
With Veteran's Charities of Orange in the amount of$10,000.00
AGMT 97-067
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With City of Santa Ana/Recreation and Community Services in the amount of
$5,700.00
With Salvation Army in the amount of$5,700.00 AGMT 97-068
With Dayle McIntosh Center in the amount of$5,700.00 AGMT 97-069
With Women's Transitional Living Center in the amount of$4,800.00
AGMT 97-070
With Friendship Shelter, Inc. in the amount of$4,800.00
AGMT 97-071
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 (HUD) regulations -
Community Development Agency
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A. BOOKS AND MATERIALS -LIBRARY- To Ingram Library Services to amend
the contract in an amount not to exceed $24,853.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 95-009
22.B. WORKSTATIONS (2) LEASE AND DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY
- To Information Access Company in the amount of$10,152.00 -Finance and
Management Services SPEC 94-037
22.C. PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION - "EYE ON SANTA ANA" NEWSLETTER-
HOUSING DIVISION- To B&Z Printing for a six-month renewal in the estimated
amount of$11,000.00 -Finance and Management Services
(Councilmember Espinoza abstained.) SPEC 95-027
22.D. TROPHIES, AWARDS AND ENGRAVING SERVICES -RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES - To Players Choice for an amendment in the amount
of$14,000.00 with a total not to exceed $38,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 96-054
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22.E. LAPTOP COMPUTERS (2) AND ACCESSORIES -FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES - To Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
using the California Multiple Award Schedules to amend contract in the amount of
$11,718.89 for a total of$31,430.00-Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-012
22.F. EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK -POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Fairview
Ford Sales, Inc. In the amount of$23,131.78 -Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-035
22.G. TRAILER-MOUNTED TRASH PUMP - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY- To
Orange County Pump Company in the amount of$7,306.53 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 97-036
22,H. LAW LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS - POLICE DETENTION FACILITY- To
West Group for a one-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the
annual amount of$24,312.00 -Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-050
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
25.A. LEASE AMENDMENT -REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER- With
Casa Santa Fe to permit events with cover charges to be held within its banquet
space - Community Development Agency
(Councilmember Moreno abstained.) AGMT 97-072
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29.A. LOAN AGREEMENT - TOWN SQUARE CONDOMINIUMS
Motion: 1. Approve.
Deferred payment loans in an amount not to exceed $165,000.00 to Civic Center
Barrio Housing Corporation for the acquisition of six condominium units within the
Town Square Condominium project - Community Development Agency
FILE CA
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2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Executive Director of
the Community Development Agency to execute loan agreement and all other
required documents.
(Councilmember Moreno abstained.)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES FIRST READING
50.A. REVISIONS IN CITY'S CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Public Works Agency Administrative Services Manager Teri Cable indicated the proposed
ordinance amended the Santa Ana Municipal Code to include changes implemented as a result of
the City's new trash recycling program and responded to Councilmember questions.
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2323 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Sections
16-29, 16-33, 16-34, 16-35, 16-37 and 16-37.5 and repealing Section 16-39 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code, pertaining to the City's Solid Waste Collection
regulations -Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
Substitute
Motion: Continue consideration of Ordinance NS-2323 to June 16, 1997 Council meeting.
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-15 -DORMAN& FAIRMONT &LINCOLN
FILED BY CITY OF SANTA ANA •
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-15 to rezone property generally bounded by Dorman and
Fairmont Streets and Lincoln Avenue from Two-Family residences (R2) to Single-Family
Residence (RI) to be more consistent with Land Use Element of the General Plan. The affected
properties include:
806, 810, 902, 906, 910, 914, 1002, 1006, 1010, 1014 and 1018 E. Dorman Street;
1503, 1507, 1511, 1517, 1523, 1538, 1542 and 1546 N. Fairmont; and
1520 and 1530 N. Lincoln Avenue:
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 12, 1997 by a 7/0 vote
Legal Notice published in The Orange County Register on May 23, 1997 and mailed on
May 21, 1997
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 96-15 at 6:35 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
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 6:36 p.m.
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS- 2324 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property generally bounded by Dorman Street, Fairmont Street, and Lincoln Avenue
from the Two-Family Residential Zone District (R2) to the Single-Family
Residential Zone District (R1) (AA No. 96-15) -Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
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75.B. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-17 - 1609-1623 N. SANTIAGO AVENUE
FILED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-17 to rezone property from Single-Family Residence (R1) to
Single Family Residential-Parking Zone (Rl-B)
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 12, 1997 by a 7/0 vote
Legal Notice published in The Orange County Register on May 23, 1997 and mailed on
May 21, 1997
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 96-17 at 6:37 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
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 6:38 p.m.
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS- 2325 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located on South Santiago Street from the Single-Family Residential Zone
District (R1) to the Single-Family Residential-Parking Zone District (Rl-B) (AA
No. 96-17 - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.C. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-02 - CUP 97-11 - 3303-3365 S. BRISTOL
FILED BY DEVELOPMENT DESIGN SOURCE
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-02 to rezone Bristol Plaza from Commercial Residential
(CR) to Community Commercial (C1)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-11 to allow for the operation an In-N-Out Burger drive-
through restaurant at the southwest corner of Bristol Plaza
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 12, 1997 by a 6/0 vote with
Mondo abstaining •
Legal Notice published in The Orange County Register on May 23, 1997 and mailed on
May 21, 1997
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 97-02 at 6:40 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
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Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
The following persons raised concerns regarding the project, but generally expressed support for
the Bristol Plaza project:
Keith Nankervis
Vaughn Jones
Mark Lamoreux
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS- 2326 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located on South Bristol Street from the Commercial Residential Zone
District (CR) to the Community Commercial Zone District (C1) (AA No. 97-02) -
Planning and Building Agency
2. Adopt resolution.
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RESOLUTION 97-027- A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97-11 to allow Drive-Through Service at a
restaurant to be located at 3361 South Bristol Street - Planning and Building
Agency
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MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
RECESSED - 6:49 P.M.
RECONVENED - 7:07 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
75.D. CITY BUDGET FY 1997-98 AND ANNUAL FEES
Public Hearing to consider the City's Fiscal Year 97-98 Budget and related matters
Legal Notice published in The O.C. Register on May 23 and 30, 1997
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the City's FY 97-98 Budget and annual fees at
7:07 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Budget Officer Gina Schuchard
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
The following persons spoke regarding the City's FY 97-98 Budget, addressing such issues
as lay-offs, fee increases, possible non-compliance with Proposition 218, and the proposed Arts
Administrator position:
Sally Ramirez
Elinore Johnson
Edward McKie
Ayyad Ghobrial
Al Preciado
Roger Coutler
Chris Carle
Randy Au
Matthew Cruz
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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75.D.1 FY 97-98 CITY BUDGET
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2327 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana appropriating
monies to the several offices, agencies,and departments of the City for the Fiscal
Year commencing July 1, 1997 - Finance and Management Services
FILE CA
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-028 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
to amend Resolutions Nos. 82-110 and 91-066 to effect certain changes to the
City's basic classification and compensation plan for officers and employees of the
City of Santa Ana - Personnel Services FILE CA
75.D.2 APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-029 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana establishing the appropriations limit of the City of Santa Ana for Fiscal Year
1997-98 - Finance and Management Services FILE CA
75.D.3 MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-030 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
establishing a Uniform Schedule of Fees and repealing Resolution No. 96-035 -
Finance and Management Services FILE CA
75.D.4. REFUSE RATES
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
REDUCTION IN CURBSIDE RATES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR
DOWNTOWN AREA- With Great Western Reclamation to reflect a $0.63 per
month reduction resulting in a new fee of$13.39 for residents and $11.64 for
seniors and mobile home residents effective July 1, 1997 - Public Works Agency
AGMT 97-073
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - STREET TREES
Motion: Allocate $650,000 in Street Trees budget account as follows:
$300,000 - Tree planting
$150,000 - Tree trimming
$200,000 - Tree removal and replanting
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Espinoza, Moreno
ABSENT: None
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
85.A. INOPERABLE VEHICLE ABATEMENT (MCGUIGAN)
The following persons spoke in support of a proposal by Riverview West resident Dave Lopez to
transfer all or part of the responsibility for the City's inoperable vehicle abatement program from
the Police Department to Code Enforcement:
Joe Vielma
John Wesson
Jim Walker
Dave Lopez
Alberta Christy
Robert Henson
Ed McKie
Motion: Refer inoperable vehicle proposal to stafffor analysis, and instruct staff to involve
the neighborhood associations in the evaluation process and provide a report to
Council at the August 4, 1997 Council meeting.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED
IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 9:01 P.M.
RECONVENED - 9:21 P.M.
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Bordenave opined that the Council (acting as Redevelopment Agency) priorities
regarding loan programs were incomprehensible, FBI statistics relative to Santa Ana's crime rates
inaccurate, and City monies squandered on arts programs.
Claudia Riewalt lamented on the lack of civility evidenced by Councilmembers toward one
another during Council meetings and urged Councilmembers to observe proper decorum . She
also suggested the City encourage mural painting on walls as a means to decrease graffiti.
James Kendrick expressed satisfaction that the City's budget had been adopted, commented
regarding several park programs, and opined the arts are an important investment in the City.
Debbie McEwen reported on the successful French Park Home Tour on May 17 and 18,
expressed appreciation to Housing Services Manager Pat Whitaker for helping with the
paperwork related to the Tour, and urged Councilmember Moreno to analyze his consistently
negative attitude regarding the arts in Santa Ana.
Ed McKie indicated French Court Neighborhood Association representatives had met with the
new French Street School principal and were planning several cooperative events with the school,
but again expressed concern regarding possible traffic congestion in the neighborhood when the
school actually opens.
Joe Vielma invited the Councilmembers to join Riverview West representatives in a"Walk the
Talk" assessment of neighborhood conditions and also suggested the Mayor honor Dave Lopez
with an Exceptional Citizen award.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno:
- reflected that he functioned as a"watch dog" regarding City expenditures
on the arts;
- 'asked that the issue of the City's representation on the Sanitation Districts
of Orange County be placed on the next agenda; and
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- volunteered to serve on a Council sub-committee regarding Code
Enforcement issues.
Councilmember Espinoza:
- reported employees of a landscaping company on Fairview are creating
parking congestion in a nearby neighborhood and a safety hazard when
they cross Fairview on foot to get to work;
- noted the Target store on S. Bristol was not locking up spray paint cans
as required by Code; and
- indicated he had attended the recent Saint Joseph Ballet recital and lauded
the kids who participated in the event (several other Councilmembers
commented similarly on this event).
In response to Espinoza's concern regarding pedestrians crossing Fairview to access the Ralph's
Center on S. Fairview, City Manager David Ream indicated he would personally investigate the
situation.
Councilmember Richardson:
- requested staff provide him with a written plan on Sign Code issues;
- reported Marc La Font's"garden cinema" in Santa Ana had been featured
in the latest edition of ,Sunset Magazine;
- remarked that 20 reserve firefighters had graduated at the Fire Department's
Volunteer Program held just prior to the Council meeting and commended
the Department on the success of its volunteer program; and
- noted Santa Ana's reduced crime rate had resulted in its recognition as
the 22nd safest city in the United States; commended the Council, staff,
and the community for their efforts leading to crime reduction; and requested
a Police presentation regarding crime enforcement at a future Council meeting
(several Councilmembers commented on this item and the firefighter volunteer
program as well).
Councilmember McGuigan:
- reported cars "for sale" on First Street between Cooper and Starboard were
creating a safety hazard and inquired as to whether a"no parking" zone could
be established in this area; and
- noted new fencing was to be installed along the Shannon Street drainage
culvert and requested debris be removed from the culvert before beginning
the installation project.
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Councilmember Lutz:
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- reported the recent Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society Home and
Garden Tour to raise funds to meet mortgage obligations for the Dr. Howe-
Waffle House had been well attended and encouraged donations to the mortgage
fund;
- noted the three Santa Ana high schools participating in the art contest
sponsored by Congress Member Loretta Sanchez all had winning entries
and asked that the student artists be recognized at an upcoming Council
meeting;
- requested Ann and Gene Andres be invited to the next Council meeting to
make a presentation on their upcoming "plein air" art exhibit scheduled to
begin July 6; and
- encouraged the Council and audience to attend the Washington Square
Pancake Breakfast scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. on June 8 at Hankey's
parking lot, 1120 W. Seventeenth Street.
Councilmember Franklin:
- congratulated Santa Ana Kiwanis and Carl Harvey School on a successful
school carnival;
- requested staff investigate the feasibility of extending swimming pool hours
of operation during very hot weather;
- thanked Councilmember Lutz and those residents whose houses had been
included in the Historic Society's Home Tour for their generosity in opening
their homes to the public; and
- noted several street improvement projects would be implemented on Seventeenth
Street as a result of the budget adoption.
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Mayor Pulido:
- thanked the Fisher Park Neighborhood Association for donating $500
toward the purchase of concrete picnic tables for Fisher Park, and the
Northwest•Little League for repairing the concession building roof at Mona
Park; and
- enumerated numerous programs the City conducted in partnership with
the community, state and federal government that had contributed to reducing
Santa Ma's crime rate and expressed his appreciation to all involved.
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CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 10:15 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 item was received for the June 2, 1997 Council meeting.
95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association
95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
The California Grocers' Assoc. v. City of Santa Aim
Case No. OCSC 76-94-25
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11:01 P.M.
No action reported out of Closed Session.
ADJOURN-MEN - 11:01 P.M.
Jan' . C. uy
lerk of the Council
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