HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-1982 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
April 19, 1982
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gordon Bricken at 1:11 p.m.,
in Room 147, Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers
present were Daniel E. Griset, J. Ogden Markel, Patricia A. McGuigan,
Alfred C. Serrato, and Mayor Gordon Bricken. Also present were City
Manager A. J. Wilson, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and Clerk of
the Council Janice C. Guy. Councilmembers John Acosta and R. W.
Luxembourger joined the meeting at 1:14 p.m. and 1:41 p.m., respective-
ly.
BUDGET PROGRAMMING
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
year 1982-83.
The City Manager polled the
Councilmembers for their
opinions on funding levels for
major City programs for fiscal
Councilmembers then commented on specific program activities. Councilmember
Acosta expressed his concern with the efficiency of the Computerized Traffic
Signal program. Councilmember McGuigan stressed the need for additional
resources for the Transportation, Police, and Fire Departments, caused by
the development of high rise buildings. She also noted that additional funds
should be allocated to Disaster Services. By unanimous informal consent,
the Council agreed to discuss Disaster Services at a future study session.
The Mayor mentioned the need for financing and restoration of the City's
street lights, the possibility of a tax override to produce more funds
for the paramedic function, the need for the City to take a coordinating
role in community resources and emergency housing activities, and
encouragement of private sector involvement in development of the Santa
Ana Zoo, Library, and Bowers Museum.
Councilmember Serrato expressed the need for a better balance in the
City's housing, stating that Santa Ana possessed more than enough low
income housing at this point. He also indicated a need for increased
maintenance of storm drains.
The Council recessed at 1:51 p.m., and reconvened in the Council Chambers
at 2:03 p.m., with the same members present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Following the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, the
Invocation was given by
Councilmember Luxembourger.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
121
April 19, 1982
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS REMOVED
Items 3E, 8C, 12A, 12B, 12C
and 16B were taken off the
Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVED
items:
MOTION was made by McGuigan,
seconded by Acosta, to approve
staff recommendations on the
following Consent Calendar
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
MINUTES
Approved the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 5,
1982.
BID CALLS Approved plans and specifica-
tions and authorized adver-
tisement for bids on the
following:
SPEC 82-008 - 15 electronic siren bars - Fire Department.
PROJECT 7~1 - One replacement 12,000 gallon Fuel and
Dispenser Tank at City Yard - Public Works.
PROJECT 7292 - Fairview Median Landscape Improvements -
Phase I - Recreation & Parks & Community Services. CA 89
BID AWARDS
Awarded the following in
accordance with bid summary
reports:
SPEC 81-038 - Two Hatchback Sedans; SPEC 82-003 - One
Mid-Size Sedan - Public Works, Recreation & Parks;
Sail Chevrolet, in the amount of $23,499.48.
PROJECT 1408 (7223 C) - Widening Euclid St. between
Hazard Ave. & Westminster Ave. - Public Works; R. J.
Noble Company, in the amount of $132,871.05.
PROJECT 7141 - Construction of Trash Bin Enclosures at
Various Locations - Public Works; Industrial Fence &
Supply, Inc., in the amount of $9,977.90.
PROJECT 7158 - Weed Abatement - Public Works; Rowe Weed
Abatement, in the amount of $24,830.00.
CA 89
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 122 Al~Til ~.~ 1982
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Received and filed staff
LICENSE APPLICATIONS report on the following:
QUIN-STAR ENTERPRISES, ~390 N. Tustin - Stock transfer
24071.1 Type 41 On-sale beer and wine, public eating
place.
BREWER, Steven, 2100 S. Bristol, #A - Existing Type 40
being replaced by Type 42 On-sale beer and wine, public
premises. PROTEST: Planning.
CAGNOLO, Antonio, 3800 S. Plaza, #El - Dropping partner
from Type 47 On-sale, general public eating place,
established location.
MASCIALE, Francesco, 3851S. Bristol - Original Type 41
On-sale beer.and wine, public eating place. PROTEST:
Planning.
SANG, Yu Shik & Yong Soon, 2231W. 5th, Ste. E&F - Person-
to-person transfer Type 20 Off-sale beer and wine.
TOWNE PRIDE GOODS, Inc., 815 N. Main - Person-to-person
transfer Type 41 On-sale beer and wine, public eating place.
2531, Inc., 2531S. Main - Existing Type 48 being replaced
by Type 47 On-sale, general public eating place.
CA 146
CA 146.1
CA 146
CA 146.1
CA 146
DEEDS WITH CASH
GRANTEE CITY
Approved the following deeds
and authorized execution of
all necessary documents by
the Mayor and Clerk:
BIMAT, Ruby M., SW Corner Euclid St. & Roosevelt St.;
street purposes.
NISHIOKA, Kenny T., WS/Euclid St., N/Fourth; street
purposes.
CONTRERAS, Mary, WS/Euclid St., N/First; street
purposes.
ESTRADA, Jesus Ortiz and Natalia, ES/Newhope St.,
N/Kent; street purposes.
NEWHOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, and SO. CALIF. DIST.
COUNCIL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, ES/Newhope St., N/Kent;
street purposes.
MARTINEZ, Fred S. and Mirna G., WS/Newhope St.,
N/Edinger; street purposes.
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123
DEED WITHOUT CASH
GRANTOR CITY
Approved the following deed
and authorized execution of
all necessary documents by the
Mayor and Clerk:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO., S/First St., E/Flower;
electrical easement.
CA 155
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS -
VAR IANCE
Approved and filed Negative
Declarations, Notice of
Exemption and Findings of
Fact on the following:
CD 48 - Filed by Community Development/Orange County Transit
District to construct a bus transit terminal at 400 W. Santa
Aha Blvd. in the CD District. Staff Recommendation: Approval.
Approved.
CA 10.5
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 82-1 - Filed by Drape Outlet to
allow retail sales of draperies at 2630 S. Harbor Blvd. in the
M I District. Staff Recommendation: Denial. Denied.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 82-2 - Filed by. Apostolic Jesus Name
Church to permit a daycare facility within an existing church at
4807 W. McFadden in the A I District modifying CUP 44. Staff
Recommendation: Approval. Approved.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 82-3 - Filed by Mitsubishi Motor Sales,
of America, Inc. to establish a mechanic's technical training
center at 3407 Juniper Street in the M i District. Staff
Recommendation: Approval. Approved. CA 13.2
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & VA 82-3 - Filed by Licorice Pizza to allow
a canopy sign within a retail center at 1002 E. 17th Street in
the C 1 District. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Approved. CA 13.3
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
Approved and filed Negative
Declaration; approved sub-
ject to conditions in Plan-
ning Director's report:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & PARCEL MAP 82-877 - Filed by Robert
P. Warmington Co., creating 2 lots; proposed to be used
for industrial purposes; generally located on the south side
of MacArthur Blvd., east of Harbor Blvd.
CA 25
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
Referred to Administration
claims received from March
27, 1982, through April 9,
1982. CA 65.7b
COUNCIL REFERRAL SUMMARY
Received and filed report.
CA 80.2
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 124 MAY 3, 1982
REPORTS TO FILE Received and filed the
following:
PROCLAMATION REPORT.
CA 46
RESOLUTIONS FROM METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT.
CA 12
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BI-ANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT.
CA 80.9
CONTINUE ITEMS
Continued the following to
June 7, 1982:
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION FEES
(Council Referral No. CR 81-34)
CA 65
UTILITY USERS' TAX STUDY
(Council Referral No. CR 82-5)
CA 65B
Continued the following to June 21, 1982:
AIRPORT FACILITIES
(Council Referral No. CR 81-18) CA 98
* * * * * * * * * * * W * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * * * *
BID AWARD
PROJ 8443, 7288 (7268)
APPROVED
bid summary report:
Following discussion, MOTION
was made by Acosta, seconded
by McGuigan, to award the
following in accordance with
PROJECT 8443, 7288 (7268) - Construct Storm Drain -
Public Works; Irvine Contractors, Inc., in the amount
of $415,709.50. (Agenda Item 3E.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
CA 89
VA 82-1 Following discussion, MOTION
902-914 N. Harbor was made by Luxembourger,
APPROVED seconded by Serrato, to
approve and file the Negative
Declaration and Findings of Fact on the following:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 125 APRIL 19, 1982
NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 82-1 - Filed by Victor
Alleman to construct a retail center with 2 monument
signs, less than 300' apart, and canopy signs; also
to waive the 10' rear yard setback and a portion of
the required parking at 902-914 N. Harbor in the C 2
District. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Approved.
(AGENDA ITEM 8C.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
CA 13.1
AGREEMENT W/JEF ENGR.
SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS
APPROVED
the following agreement:
Following discussion, MOTION was
made by Luxembourger, seconded
by McGuigan, to authorize
execution by Mayor and Clerk of
ENGINEERING SERVICES - Between City and JEF Engineering
for professional engineering services for signal
modifications - HES-1981, Projects 8249 and 8430, in
the amount of $15,650.00. (AGENDA ITEM 12A.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
A-82-29
AGREEMENT W/BERRYMAN
& STEPHENSON - SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS
APPROVED
following agreement:
Following discussion, MOTION was
made by Acosta, seconded by
McGuigan, to authorize execution
by Mayor and Clerk of the
ENGINEERING SERVICES - Between City and Berr~a~an and
Stephenson for professional engineering services for
signal modifications - HES-1981, Projects 8397 and
8248, in the amount of $14,894.00. (AGENDA ITEM 12B.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato
Markel
None A-82-30
AGREEMENT W/D. LEIVA
PROJECT EXPEDITOR
APPROVED
of the following agreement:
Following discussion, MOTION
was made by Acosta, seconded
by McGuigan, to authorize
execution by Mayor and Clerk
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT - Between City and David Leiva,
Project Expeditor, extending contract from May 4, 1982
to June 30, 1983, with a 60-day cancellation clause,
and increasing monthly fee (10%) from $1,640.00 to
$1,804.00. (AGENDA ITEM 12C.)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 126 APRIL 19, 1982
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
A-82-31
PERSONNEL BOARD
FINDINGS
RECEIVED & FILE
Following discussion, MOTION
was made by Serrato, seconded
by McGuigan, to receive and
file the following report:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW BY THE
PERSONNEL BOARD - WILLIAM REIMER, JR. (AGENDA ITEM 16B.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
CA 50.8
ORD. NS-1627 - REZONE
PROPERTY AT 622 & 630
EUCLID - 2ND READING
& ADOPTED
MOTION was made by McGuigan,
seconded by Luxembourger,
to place the following
ordinance on second reading
and adopt:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1627 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 864 TO
REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 622 AND 630 SOUTH EUCLID
STREET FROM THE R1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DISTRICT
TO THE C1-SD (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL - SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL MAP NO.
17-5-10.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
CA 10
RES. NO. 82-48 - CUP-81-25;
VA 81-36 - 1501S. TROTTER
ADOPTED
MOTION was made by Luxembourger,
seconded by Serrato, to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 81-25 AND VARIANCE NO. 81-36 TO ALLOW AN
OFF-PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1501S. TROTTER STREET.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Luxembourger, Serrato
Griset, Markel, McGui§an
None
CA 13.2
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 127 APRIL 19, 1982
RES. NO. 82-49 - COMMENDING
O.C. COMM. DEV. COUNCIL -
ADOPTED
MOTION was made by McGuigan,
seconded by Acosta, to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-49 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMENDING THE ORANGE COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato
Markel
None CA 140.6
RES. NO. 82-50 - MITSUBISHI
IND. DEV. BOND -
ADOPTED
MOTION was made by Acosta,
seconded by Griset, to
adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-50 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF
MITSUBISHI CONSUMER ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC., FOR
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND FINANCING PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 28 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE.
AYES: Acosta, Bricken, Griset,
NOES: Markel
ABSENT: None
Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato
CA 82.1
RES. NO. 82-51 - MITSUBISHI
IND. DEV. BOND -
ADOPTED
MOTION was made by Acosta,
seconded by Griset, to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-51 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF
SANTA ANA 1982 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE NOTE (MITSUBISHI
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
CA 82.1
RES. NO. 82-52 - MITSUBISHI
IND. DEV. BOND
ADOPTED
MOTION was made by Acosta,
seconded by Griset, to adopt
the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-52 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT,
ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST, GUARANTY AGREEMENT,
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS PERTAINING
TO 1982 INDUSTRIAL REVENUE NOTE (MITSUBISHI CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato
Markel
None CA 82.1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 128 MAY 3, 1982
RES. NO. 82-53 - CLOSURE
OF WALNUT STREET
ADOPTED
Following discussion, MOTION
was made by Griset, seconded
by Acosta, to adopt the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-53 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF
WALNUT STREET BETWEEN PARTON STREET AND FLOWER STREET
TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. ON SCHOOL DAYS
ONLY.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
EX 82-4
1904 W. 1ST STREET
RATIFIED ZONING ADMR.
FINDINGS
Linda Hernandez, 1410 S. Bentley,
Westwood, California, addressed
Council regarding Notice of
Exemption & EX 82-4.
Following discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by Acosta, to
ratify the Zoning Administrator's decision on the following:
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION & EX 82-4 - Filed by Rosa Naranjo to
allow on-sale beer and wine in an existing restaurant
at 1904 West First Street in the M I District. Zoning
Administrator's Decision: Approved.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
CA 13.2
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS MOTION was made by Griset,
SEISMIC SAFETY ORDINANCE seconded by Acosta, to
CONTINUED TO 5/3/82 authorize staff to prepare
technical and policy amend-
ments to the Seismic Safety Ordinance for City Council action.
Following discussion, MOTION was made by Serrato, seconded by Acosta, to
continue the following to May 3, 1982:
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SANTA ANA SEISMIC
SAFETY ORDINANCE.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Markel, Serrato
Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan
None
CA 78.3H
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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APRIL 19, 1982
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Fred Olds, Chairman of the
FRED OLDS Kiwanis Club, Patriotism
Committee, addressed Council,
describing the Club's efforts to stimulate patriotism, and presented
bumper stickers to Councilmembers which read "America the Beautiful -
Fly the Flag."
Council recessed at 3:00 p.m., and reconvened at 3:17 p.m., with the
same members present.
RES. NO. 82-54 - G. POWELL Following consideration of a
RESCIND EARLY RELEASE communication from the City
ADOPTED of Orange dated March 26, 1982,
MOTION was made by Luxembourger,
seconded by Serrato, to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 82-54 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA URGING THE STATE BOARD OF PRISON
TERMS TO RESCIND THE EARLY RELEASE DATE OF GREGORY ULAS
POWELL, CONVICTED MURDERER OF POLICE OFFICER IAN CAMPBELL.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bricken, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Serrato
Acosta, Griset, Markel
None
CA 100
ALL-AMERICA CITIES AWARD Following discussion, MOTION
COMM. APPROVED; was made by McGuigan, seconded
MCGUI~NTED by Acosta, to approve establish-
ment of a committee to make
application for an All-America City Award.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
Councilmember McGuigan, by unanimous informal consent, was appointed
to serve as the Council representative on the All-America Cities Award
Committee. CA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NATHANIEL WEINSTOCK
junctive Use, Wellfield Program,
Water District.
Nathaniel Weinstock, Loeb & Loeb,
addressed Council, with regard to
designating an alternate for the
Joint Management Committee, Con-
Irvine Ranch Water District, Orange County
Following discussion, MOTION was made by McGuigan, seconded by Acosta,
to appoint Doris Feldman, of the City Attorney's office, to serve as the
alternate for the Joint Management Committee, Irvine Ranch Water District,
Orange County Water District.
CITY COUNCIL 130 APRIL 19, 1982
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
CA 12
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Acosta spoke with
COUNCILMEMBERS regard to the City's Request for
Proposals and procedures. He
presented suggestions for improving
the procedure, including showing the time of day in the deadline for receiving
proposals, stressing that it should not be later than 2-3 o'clock p.m., due to
traffic congestion problems; he also recommended that the list of firms to
which RFP's are sent be purged of those firms unlikely to respond, i.e. East
Coast bidders.
Councilmember McGuigan requested that the Recreation and Parks Department meet
with persons interested in organizing a Bicycle Club in the City of Santa Ana.
She also commended George Smyrniotis, owner of the Golden Ram Restaurant, for
donating lambs for the Police Benevolent Association Benefit Dinner, stating
that Mr. Smyrniotis was an outstanding member of the community.
Councilmember McGuigan presented a plaque to Mayor Bricken on behalf of the
City of Santa Ana, displaying a badge she had received from the first five
women Police Officers from Tecate, Mexico, Santa Ana's Sister City, who were
in Santa Aha for Police training.
RECESS Council recessed to Executive
EXEC. SESSION Session at 3:45 p.m., and
RECONVENED reconvened at 4:19 p.m., and
immediately recessed to dinner
at Ristorante Ervino, 2431N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Aha.
Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:40 p.m., with all members
present.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
of Mission deLourdes.
Following the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag, the
Invocation was given by
Monsignor Pedro Yrigan
PROCLAMATIONS Councilmember Griset presented
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH a proclamation to Richard H.
PRIVATE PROPERTY WEEK Duncan, member of the Board of
Directors of the Orange County
Mental Health Association, proclaiming the month of May, 1982, as
"Mental Health Month."
Vice Mayor R. W. Luxembourger presented a proclamation to Phyllis Ahnert,
President of East Orange County Board of Realtors, proclaiming April
18-24, 1982, as "Private Property Week." CA 46
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 131 APIRL 19, 1982
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Ronald Oho, Santa Ana Recreation,
AWARD OF EXCELLENCY Parks and Community Services De-
partment, presented an Award of
Excellency from the California
Parks & Recreation Society, to Mayor Bricken, on behalf of The City of
Santa Ana, for the development and design of Centennial Regional Park,
the best-designed California park of 1981, stating that this was awarded
jointly to Orange County.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Bernadine Kautz, President of
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL the Soroptimist International of
Santa Ana, presented an overview
of the organization, explaining
that the Soroptimist International is a service club for professional
women chartered in 1947, and is celebrating its 35th birthday as a
professional club in this City. A Soroptimist scholarship is given each
year to a woman entering Santa Ana Community College, and three scholar-
ships are given each year to seniors in high school. Councilman Markel
thanked Ms. Kautz for the informative presentation and presented her
with a City Seal Tile Plaque in appreciation of the Soroptimist Inter-
national's valuable contribution to the City of Santa Ana. CA 9.4
PUBLIC HEARING - ORD. NS-1628
GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE TO GROUP W CABLE -
1ST READING & PUBLICATION OF
TITLE
The Mayor opened the public
hearing regarding granting
of a non-exclusive franchise to
Group W Cable, Inc. The City
Manager gave an overview of
of the proposed ordinance and
agreement with Group W Cable, Inc., and answered questions posed by
Council.
The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications.
There were no speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hear-
ing.
Carl Pilnik, Telecommunications, answered questions for Council.
Following lengthy discussion, MOTION was made by Griset, seconded by
Luxembourger, to place the following ordinance on first reading and
authorize publication of title:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1628 - AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO GROUP W CABLE, INC.,
TO USE THE STREETS AND PUBLIC WAYS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE OPERATION OF A CABLE
TELEVISION SYSTEM FOR FIFTEEN YEARS UNDER CERTAIN
TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND FIXING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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APRIL 19, 1982
MOTION was passed on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
Council recessed at 9:00 p.m., and reconvened at 9:16 p.m., with all
members present.
Dick Waterman, Director, Group W Cable, Inc., expressed appreciation to
Council and City staff for its endeavors to put together a viable package
for all concerned.
Council presented several changes for the proposed agreements with Group
W Cable, Inc. The City Attorney was requested to incorporate necessary
changes/additions to the agreement, and to highlight said corrections
for ease of review. CA 130.4
A.A. 871 - SE CORNER
BRISTOL & WALNUT
ORD. NO. NS-1629 -
1ST READING AND
PUBLICATION OF TITLE
The Chief of Planning reviewed
the application for Council.
Following discussion, MOTION
was made by Luxembourger,
seconded by Serrato, to place
the following ordinance on
first reading and authorize publication of title:
ORDINANCE NO. NS-1629 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA TO APPROVE AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO.
871 TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1246 WEST
WALNUT STREET FROM THE R2 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE) DISTRICT TO THE C5 (ARTERIAL COMMER-
CIAL) DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTIONAL MAP NO.
13-5-10.
AYES:
NOES:~
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
M~Guigan, Serrato
.None , ~
None
CA 10
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE
A.D. 246
RECEIVED & FILED
The following persons addressed
Council in opposition to the
Downtown Parking Garage, Assess-
ment District No. 246, requesting
that construction be halted:
E. Walter Scott, 308 W. 4th St.
Joe Gillmaker, 308 W. 4th St.
Peter DesRochers, 719 N. Main St.
Don Cole, 602 S. Main St.
Alan Kunski, 505 S. Main St.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
133
APRIL 19, 1982
MOTION was made by Acosta, seconded by Luxembourger, to receive and
file a letter dated April 19, 1982, Mr. Scott read to Council regarding
Assessment District 246.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, Markel,
McGuigan, Serrato
None
None
The City Attorney stated that, in his opinion, halting construction of the
garage could deleteriously impact the City's bonding capacity. Various
staff members answered questions posed by Council. CA 90
At 10:47 p.m., Council recessed to Executive Session, and reconvened at
11:02 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Serrato inquired
COUNCILMEMBERS as to the possibility of using
the City Redevelopment lot at
First and Broadway for parking
until the AD 246 structure is completed. The Redevelopment Director
stated this would be possible with some temporary improvements, such as
asphalt or oiling the surface.
Harry Greenberg addressed Council, stating the temporary use of this lot for
parking would greatly help the downtown merchants.
ADJOURNMENT
By unanimous informal consent,
Council adjourned at 11:12 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
134 APRIL 19, 1982