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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-1984 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF S~aNTA ANA, CALIFORNIA April 2, 1984 The meeting was called to order at 1:19 p.m. by Mayor Luxembourger, in Room 147, City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembars present were John Acosta, Daniel E. Griset, P. Lee Johnson, Patricia A. McGuigan, Dan Young and Mayor Luxembourger. Also present were City Manager Robert C. Bobb, Assistant City Attorney Richard Lay, and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy, as well as members of the City's Executive Management staff and the press. Councilmember Gordon Bricken joined the meeting at 1:33 p.m. WORK STUDY SESSION CABLE TVAGREEMENT Councilmember McGuigan expressed her concern that the Council had not been advised prior to the City Manager's sending a letter to Group W which extended certain provisions of the City's contract with the firm. The City Manager explained that the contract provided him the administrative authority to undertake such an action. The City Manager indicated he would like to have a clear understanding as to the extant Council would like to be involved in Cable TV administration. He stated that he was meeting with Group W representatives on this coming Friday and would advise the Council of the outcome of his discussion with them. STREET BEAUTIFICATION The Director of Transportation Services outlined the elements included in street beautification, including such items as medians, trees, street furniture, bus benches, parking, entryway signs, and other street system components. He provided a status report on the median improvements on First Street and MacArthur Boulevard, noted that the windmill palms in many of the City's parkways would be replaced with London Plane trees and reported that two new entryway signs had been installed on a trial basis--one at Hutton Center and the other on Fairview Street. Deputy City Manager Swanson explained that the City would be continuing its entryway monument program but would not continue to utilize the historic Spanish-bell model due to significant problems with vandalism. Councilmember Young requested that the Chamber of Commerce and the Let's Improve Santa Ana (LISA) be contacted regarding a tree planting program within the City. He also requested this item be placed on the Council Referral List. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 107 APRIL 2, 1984 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Chief Montgomery briefed the Council on its role prior to, during, and following a disaster, explaining basic emergency procedures, and then responded to Councilmembers' specific questions. Councilmember Bricken expressed the need for a mock disaster practice session. He also inquired as to the City's plans for a new emergency operations center and indicated that since a facility was, in all likelihood, four years away, that improvements should be considered in the interim. He also asked to be provided with a report on the City's communication capabilities. INTER-CITY LAISION UPDATE The Director of Transportation Services outlined the boundaries of the Inter-City Liaison Committee area extending westward from South Coast Plaza and eastward to John Wayne Airport along the City's southern limit, and indicated approximately $20 million had been identified in transportation needs for the area. He reported the City's options with respect to the area were as follows: 1) that the City not proceed with any improvements, 2) that a joint powers authority involving the adjacent cities be created, or 3) that the cities enter into an inter-city agreement. The City Manager indicated that he was opposed to another layer in transportation administration and also indicated some concern with assessing developers to pay for transportation improvements. Councilmembers Bricken and Young urged the Manager to proceed in a "spirit of cooperation" with Santa Ana's neighbors. Councilmembers expressed their concerns with regard to Consent Calendar Items. Councilmember Acosta requested that several claims be explained, and Councilmember Johnson requested that a mailer explaining Ordinance No. NS-1720 with regard to animals and fowl be inserted in the water bills during the next billing distribution cycle. The Council recessed at 3:24 p.m., and reconvened in the Council Chambers at 3:35 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION - Councilmember Daniel E. Griset CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 13 was removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilmembers Bricken and Johnson registered "no" votes on Item 5B. Councilmembers Bricken and Young registered "no" votes on Item 5C. Councilmembers Bricken and Johnson registered "no" votes Item 5D. MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following consent MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young None None 108 April 2, 1984 MINUTES MOTION: Approve. Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 12, Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 17, Regular Meeting of March 19, 1984. 1984. 1984. ® BID CALLS MOTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids. A. Traffic Signal Improvements - Transportation Services/ Public Works. PROJ. 1433/ 8460 B. Traffic Signal Improvements - Transportation Services/ Public Works. PROJ. 7575/ 7596 C. Demolition of Improvements at Fire Station No. 9 and Training Center - Fire Department. PROJ. 9253 MOTION: Authorize staff to issue Requests for Proposals. D. North Central Santa Aha Transportation Improvement Study - Transportation Services. ~ RFP BID AWARDS MOTION: Award in accordance with bid summary report. Repair and resurface various streets - Transportation/Public Works; Blair Paving, Inc., in the amount of $207,108.00. PROJ. 2096 ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS MOTION: Receive and file staff reports. Original A. SABA, Michael, 1446 S. Flower, Original type "20" off-sale beer and wine. Protests: Police - No. Planning - Yes, Variance and Minor Exception required. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 109 APRIL 2, 1984 Other T~pes CALDERON, Jose, 1904 W. First, Person-to-person transfer type "41" On-sale beer and wine. Protests: Police - No. Planning - No. (Councilmembers Bricken and Johnson registered "no" votes.) Ce MITSICOURIDES, V. MINA, 1241W. 17th, Person-to-person transfer type "41" On-sale beer and wine. Protests: Police - No. Planning - No. (Councilmembers Bricken and Young registered "no" votes.) De FERNANDEZ, Alejandro, 3610 W. First, Person-to-person transfer type "40" On-sale beer. Protests: Police - No. Planning - No. (Councilmembers Bricken and Johnson registered "no" votes.) FILE 405 6. DEEDS Deeds with Cash - Grantee City MOTION: Approve deeds and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of all necessary documents in connection with purchase. A. BACLET, Rosalie, NS/First Street, E/Jackson; street widening. DEED B. FOSTER & KLEISER, NS/First Street, W/Susan; street widening. DEED 7063 8. VARIANCE-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MOTION: Approve and file Negative Declarations, and Findings of Fact. NEGATIVE DECLARATION & VA 84-1 - Filed by Michael Wolfe to develop a site under 4 acres in the C 4 zoning district at 2745 W. McFadden Avenue. Staff Recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. FILE 625.45 NEGATIVE DECLARATION & CUP 84-1 - Filed by William H. McWethy, Jr., and Grand Plaza Development Co. to construct a 3-story, 185-room hotel in the M 1 District on approximately 3.47 acres at 2724-2726 S. Grand Avenue. Staff recommendation: Approval. APPROVED. FILE 625.15 9. TENTATIVE PARCEL & TRACT MAP MOTION: Approve and file Negative Declaration; approve subject to conditions in Chief of Planning's report; and waive alley requirement. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 110 APRIL 2, 1984 NEGATIVE DECLARATION & TRACT MAP 12097 - Filed by Far West Manage- ment Corporation, for a 200-unit condominium project located generally between Sunflower Avenue and MacArthur Blvd., on the east side of Raitt Street. FILE 625.30 10. FINAL TRACT MAP MOTION: Approve final map; authorize executive of the Sub- division Agreement and Bonds. TRACT MAP 10963 - East Side of Mountain St., South of Fifth St. FILE 625.30 12. AGREEMENTS MOTION: Approve agreements and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk. A. USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR ONE STAFF PERSON - Between the City and Orange County Fair Housing Council in the amount of $9,000.00. A-84-21 FILE 610.05 B. PURCHASE OF SEWER TRUNK LINE - Between the City and Orange County Sanitation District for transfer of title of sewer trunk in Washington Avenue between Main Street and French Street. A-84-22 FILE 840 14. UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS MOTION: Refer to administration. Claims received from March 2 through March 23, 1984. B. PROCLAMATION REPORT. 18. APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER FILE 415 16. REPORTS TO FILE MOTION: Receive and file. PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY OR DISASTER INCIDENTS. FILE 705 FILE 120.20 APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE POLICE CHIEF TO DENY ISSUANCE OF A TAXI DRIVER'S PERMIT - LOU AGRIESTI. Authorize Clerk to appoint hearing officer, set for hearing, notify parties of interest, and authorize payment of hearing officer. FILE 135.05 MOTION: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 111 APRIL 2, 1984 19. MISCELLANEOUS SUPPORT OF REQUEST BY THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY IN OPPOSITION TO SLUDGE DISPOSAL IN FOUNTAIN VALLEY. (Continued by Council on December 19, 1983.) MOTION: Oppose two proposals being considered by the Orange County Sanitation District for sludge disposal in Fountain Valley. FILE~40 21. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS MOTION: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt. A. REVISED SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 7, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 893. ORRDINANCE NO. NS-1717 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A REVISED SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 7 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF AN EXTENSION OF RAITT STREET BETWEEN SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND MACARTHUR BOULEVARD. (Placed on first reading on March 19, 1984, by unanimous vote with Bricken absent.) FILE 625.05 B. AMENDMENT TO SAMC, ANIMALS AND FOWL. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1720 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 5-6, 5-18, AND 5-19 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 5-6.5 AND 5-73 THERETO, RELATING TO ANIMALS AND FOWL. (Placed on first reading on March 19, 1984, by unanimous vote.) FILE 430 C. ON-PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS. ORDINANCE NO NS-1721 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA ADDING ARTICLE XI, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 41-850 THROUGH 41-1009, TO CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTIONS 41-444, 41-507, AND 41-619.13, THEREOF, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 41-346, 41-429, 41-578, AND 41-619 THROUGH 41-619.12 THEREOF, TO REVISE THE ZONING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ON-PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS. (Placed on first reading on March 19, 1984 by unanimous vote.) FILE 625.55.25 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 112 APRIL 2, 1984 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 19, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 885. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1723 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING THE "FRENCH PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT" FROM THE R3H-SD (HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) AND P-SD (PROFESSIONAL, SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICTS TO THE SD (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 19. (Placed on first reading on March 19, 1984 by unanimous vote.) FILE 625.05 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 20, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 886. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1724 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST BETWEEN LOUISE STREET AND FLOWER STREET FROM THE R1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE), R2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE), P (PROFESSIONAL), AND CD (CIVIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICTS TO THE SD (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 20, AND REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST BETWEEN BRISTOL STREET AND WESTWOOD AVENUE FROM THE C4 (PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER) AND P (PROFESSIONAL) DISTRICTS TO THE CD (CIVIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT. (Placed on first reading on March 19, 1984 by unanimous vote.) FILE 625.05 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 22, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 894. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1725 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FIRST STREET AND HARBOR BOULEVARD FROM THE C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) AND A1 (GENERAL AGRICULTURE) DISTRICTS TO THE SD (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 22. (Placed on first reading on March 19, 1984 by unanimous vote.) FILE 625.05 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 113 APRIL 2, 1984 G. MINOR EXEMPTION 83-48 - 425 N. EUCLID RESOLUTION NO. 84-39 - A RESOLUTION OF T}tE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING MINOR EXCEPTION APPLICATION NO. 83-48, SEEKING TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425 NORTH EUCLID STREET. (Confirms Council action of March 19, 1984 by unanimous vote.) FILE 625.35 * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR FINIS * * * * * * * * * * * * * 13. BOARDS - COMMISSIONS - COMMITTEES Appointments MOTION: Appoint the Mayor, Vice Mayor, Councilmember P. Lee Johnson with Councilmember Gordon Bricken as alternate to City/School/College Liaison Committee. (Continued by Council on March 19, 1984.) MOTION: Griset SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young None None FILE 110.15 25. ORDINANCES A. OFF-PREMISE CO~iERCIAL ADVERTISING. MOTION: Amend ordinance to include clauses contained in the communication prepared by the Director of Planning and Development Services, dated March 21, 1984; place ordinance on first reading and authorize publica- tion of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1722 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII TO CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING SECTIONS 41-619.55 AND 41-619.56 THEREOF, TO REVISE THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO OFF-PREMISE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGNS. MOTION: Griset SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Griset, Johnson, Luxembourger, McGuigan Acosta, Bricken, Young None FILE 625.55.05 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 114 APRIL 2, 1984 B. ZONING REVISIONS TO IMPROVE R3 AND R3H STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT MOTION: Authorize Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee composed of Planning Commission and community representatives to review R3R standards and to report to Council within 30 days. MOTION: Acosta Motion died for lack of second. MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading, authorize publication of title, and set second reading of ordinance for May 7, 1984. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1726 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 41-260, 41-261, 41-262, 41-263, 41-264, 41-265, 41-266, 41-267, 41-275, 41-276, 41-278, 41-279, 41-280, 41-281 AND 41-282 OF TRE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 41-268 AND 41-283 THERETO, TO REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE R3 AND R3H USE DISTRICTS. MOTION: Griset SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE 625.55 The City Manager stated he would proceed with review of the ordinance by an Ad Moc Committee as proposed by Councilmember Acosta. C. 1982 UNIFORM FIRE CODE. MOTION: Amend ordinance to included clauses contained in the co~nunication prepared by Assistant City Attorney Richard Lay, dated March 28, 1984; place on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. N8-1727 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 1982 EDITION OF TRE UNIFORM FIRE CODE. MOTION: Acosta SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE 710 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 115 APRIL 2, 1984 35. RESOLUTIONS A. DETACHMENT FROM GARDEN GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT. MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 84-40 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL DISTRICT TASK FORCE PROPOSAL TO REORGANIZE CERTAIN SPECIAL DISTRICTS IN ORANGE COUNTY AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO INITIATE REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETACHING CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FROM THE GARDEN GROVE SANITARY DISTRICT. MOTION: Acosta SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Grtset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young None None FILE 840 B. IDB FINANCING PROGRAM - MARGRAVE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 84-41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF COM- MERCIAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND RELATED FACILITIES BY MARGRAVE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Young VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young None None FILE 620.05 C. UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES (RESOLUTION 82-108). MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 84-42 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-108 (ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF FEES) TO AMEND THE PERMIT FEES PERTAINING TO BUS BENCHES AND SHELTERS. MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Griset VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young None None FILE 310.30 1020 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 116 APRIL 2, 1984 D. BUS SHELTER ADVERTISEMENT REVENUE. MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 84-43 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A PERCENTAGE OF THE GROSS ADVER- TISING REVENUES TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY FOR BUS SHELTER ADVERTISEMENTS. MOTION: Griset SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxem- bourger, McGuigan, Young None None FILE 1020 310 E. REACTIVATION OF THE CITY'S FIFTH PARAMEDIC UNIT. Following an explanation from the Clerk of the Council that the item was to be deleted from the agenda pending staff analysis of the City's present emergency medical services structure which would be completed for inclusion on the April 16, 1984 agenda, the Mayor declared "Reactiviation of the City's Fifth Paramedic Unit" continued. FILE 710.10 F. DENIAL OF EX 83-41 - 2406 Wo EDINGER AVENUE. Note: A request for reconsideration of this item has been submitted by Rodolfo Montejano. MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 84-45 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING MINOR EXCEPTION APPLICATION NO. 83-41, SEEKING TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2406 WEST EDINGER AVENUE. MOTION: Johnson SECOND: Acosta Rodolfo Montejano, 888 W. Santa Ana Blvd., addressed Council requesting reconsideration and further public hearing regarding the denial of EX 83-41. Mr. Montejano expressed some concern that the City was developing a negative bias toward Hispanic businessmen. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Set matter for further public hearing on May 7, 1984. MOTION: Griset SECOND: Young CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 117 APRIL 2, 1984 The Mayor requested that the Assistant City Attorney provide him with a ruling as to whether such a motion was acceptable, at which point Councilmember Acosta withdrew his second to the original motion. The Council recessed at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 4:29 p.m., with all Councilmembers present except Bricken. Assistant City Attorney Lay explained that Councilmember Acosta's withdrawal of his second was in order; the Mayor ruled that since the motion no longer had a second, that it died. VOTE ON SUBSTITUTE MOTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young Johnson Bricken FILg 625.35 The Mayor requested that the City Manager meet with Mr. Montejano to discuss Mr. Montejano's concerns regarding possible anti-Hispanic bias in the City. At 4:33 p.m. the Council recessed to the Industrial Development Authority and reconvened at 4:36 p.m., with all members present and immediately recessed to Room 147 for an informal discussion session with Roger Stanton, Orange County Supervisor, First District. Supervisor Stanton's staff members present introduced themselves - Scott Morgan, Suzanne Victor, Dan Miller and Fausto Reyes. Supervisor Stanton commented that he was in agreement with the purpose of the meeting, which was to continue a positive relationship between the City of Santa Aha and the County of Orange. In response to the City Manager's inquiry as to whether the County would be interested in possible joint ventures for the development of yard and maintenance facilities, fire training facilities, and an emergency operations center, Supervisor Stanton said that his staff would proceed immediately to discuss the feasiblity of such ventures with appropriate County staff members. He indicated that he planned to ask the Board of Supervisors to approve in concept a park and underground parking facility for the site south of the County Courthouse building on April 3, 1984, and would forward immediately proposals to the City if such concept was approved by the Board. Councilmembers and Supervisor Stanton discussed the plight of the homeless in Santa Ana and the County. MOTION: Instruct the Mayor to write a letter to the Board of Supervisors commending Supervisors Welder and Riley for their deep concern and dedicated efforts to pro- vide housing for the homeless in Orange County, and indicating Santa Ana's support of the County's efforts to secure the Chet Hollfield Federal Building in Laguna Nigel as a possible building to house the homeless. FILE 621 The City Manager indicated that he would continue to work with the YWCA to solve the immediate housing problem on the Y's site. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 118 APRIL 2, 1984 The Councilmember$ and Supervisor Stanton discussed the Orange County Airport, posed several interesting possibilities relative to the law suits and use of the John Wayne Airport, but did not formulate any particular action plan. Supervisor Stanton indicated that he would be happy to cooperate with the City in regard to its efforts to upgrade Santa Ana's housing stock. The City Manager indicated he would be meeting with those who had spoken against the City's housing programs in the Los Angeles Times article on Sunday. Supervisor Stanton indicated that the First District was getting its fair share of arterial highway financing funds. The City Manager indicated his staff was analyzing the City's current emergency medical system and requested that a staff person from Supervisor Stanton's office be assigned to this area. Supervisor Stanton explained that Susanne Victor would have first responsibility with Fausto Reyes as backup. In response to Mayor Luxembourger's comments about parking behind the jail, Dan Miller explained the County had modified its position from encouraging parking along the perimeters of the Civic Center area to encouraging development of parking structures closer to the County facilities at the eastern boundary of the Civic Center area. Councilmember Johnson queried Supervisor Stanton as to whether the County might be interested in assisting with an expansion of the Bowers Museum. Supervisor Stanton said he would be happy to listen to any proposals. At 5:59 p.m. the Council recessed to dinner in Room 831, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza. RECONVENE - 7:30 P.M. - City Councilmembers Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION - Bobby Gudehus, Eagle~s Nest Church PROCLAMATION - Proclamation presented by Councilmember Patricia A. McGuigan to Tania Annenkoff, President, Orange Empire Chapter, of Professional Secretaries International proclaiming April 22-23, 1984, as "PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK." SPECIAL PRESENTATION - Certificates of Recognition presented by Council- member P. Lee Johnson to the Winners of the Jefferson Elementary School-Safety Poster Contest Winners. FILE 120.35 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT - City Seal Tile presented by Councilmember Dan Young to Dr. Jeanne D. Smith, President, Zonta Club of the Santa Ana Area. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 119 APRIL 2, 1984 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75. APPEAL NO. 503 - VA 83-14 - 401-421N. COOPER STREET. (Continued by Council on February 6, 1984.) Filed by Cooper Fellowship,Inc. to permit six existing detached single-family dwellings in the R1 zone to be used exclusively to operate an alcoholic rehabilitation center at 401 through 421 North Cooper. Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on January 9, 1984 by the following vote: AYES: Savage, Miller, Hart, Bartelt, Godinez NOES: Uno, LaFlamme ABSENT: Hart The Mayor opened the public hearing on Appeal No. 503. The Director of Planning and Development Services and the Chief of Planning presented the staff report and recommendations. The Assistant Clerk of the Council reported a file containing numerous petitions in favor of Appeal No. 503 had been distributed to the Council. The following persons spoke in favor of Appeal No. 503: Rudy Montejano, 888 W. Santa Ana Boulevard Millie Sanders, 414 N. Cooper Street Thomas Gerald Costigan, 401N. Cooper Street Charles George Seekins, 409 N. Cooper Street Hilda Gilloway, 422 N. Cooper Street Hal Gosse Leonard and Sidne O'Reilly, 410 N. Cooper Street There were no further speakers. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The Council recessed at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with all members present. Mr. MonteJano stated should any of the properties involved be sold, Cooper Fellowship would waive the variance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 120 APRIL 2, 1984 76. MOTION: Approve and file Negative Declaration, and authorize City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Appeal No. 503, granting VA 83-14, and overruling the decision of the Planning Commission, subject to annual review and use of garages for storage of vehicles only. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young Johnson None FILE 625.45 APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 484 & 487 - CUP 82-24 & VA 82-25 - 3231 S. Standard. (Continued by Council on March 19, 1984.) Filed by Martin Communications, Inc., appealing the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 82-24 and Variance 82-25, to permit one off-premise billboard 60 feet in height in the MI district, and to waive the requirement prohibiting advertising signs within 500 feet of a freeway when viewed primarily from a freeway - 3231S. Standard. Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on April 25, 1983, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Uno, Munoz, Corpin, Gosse, Carrlllo, Bartelt None Hart The Mayor opened the public hearing on Appeal Applications Nos. 484 and 487. The Chief of Planning presented the staff report and recommendations. The Assistant Clerk of the Council reported no written communications. Lynn Van Aken, 1888 Century Park East, Los Angeles, spoke in favor of the appeals. There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 121 APRIL 2, 1984 MOTION: Approve and file Negative Declarations, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Appeal Nos. 484 & 487, granting CUP 82-24 & VA 82-25, and overruling the decision of the Planning Commission, with an effort to place the existing sign and the new sign on the same post to be made by the advertising firm. MOTION: Young SECOND: Bricken VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Bricken, Johnson, Young Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan None Motion failed. MOTION: Approve and file Negative Declarations, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying Appeal Nos. 484 & 487, denying CUP 82-24 & VA 82-25, and affirming the decision of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Griset SECOND: Acosta VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan NOES: Bricken, Johnson, Young ABSENT: None FILE 625.15 625.45 77. APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 485 & 486 - VA 82-24 & CUP 82-23 - 800-810 E. DYER ROAD. (Continued by Council on March 19, 1984.) Filed by Martin Communications, Inc., appealing the Planning Commission's denial of Variance 82-24 and Conditional Use Permit 82-23, to permit one off-premise billboard 40 feet in height in the M2 District, and to waive the requirement prohibiting advertising signs within 500 feet of a freeway when viewed primarily from a freeway - 800-810 E. Dyer Road. Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on April 25, 1983 by the following vote: AYES: Uno, Munoz, Corpin, Gosse, Carrillo, Bartelt NOES: None ABSENT: Hart The Mayor opened the public hearing on Appeal Application Nos. 485 and 486. The Chief of Planning presented the staff report and recommendations. The Assistant Clerk of the Council reported no written communications. Lynn Van Aken, 1888 Century Park East, Los Angeles, spoke in favor of the appeals. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 122 APRIL 2, 1984 There were no other speakers on the matter. public hearing. The Mayor closed the MOTION: Approve and file the Negative Declarations, and instruct City Attorney to prepare a resolution granting Appeal Nos. 485 & 486, granting VA 82-24 & CUP 82-23, and over- ruling the decision of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Young SECOND: Bricken VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Bricken, Young NOES: Griset, Johnson, Luxembourger, McGuigan ABSENT: None Motion failed. FILE 625.45 625.15 MOTION: Approve and file the Negative Declarations, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution denying Appeal Nos. 485 & 486, denying VA 82-24 & CUP 82-23, and affirming the decision of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Griset SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Griset, Johnson, Luxembourger, McGuigan NOES: Acosta, Bricken, Young ABSENT: None FILE 625.45 625.15 The Council recessed at 9:50 p.m. and reconvened at 10:05 p.m., all Councilmembers present. 78. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION TO HUD FOR GUARANTEED LOAN. The Mayor opened the public hearing on the approval of an application to HUD for a guaranteed loan. Interim Deputy City Manager Ream presented the staff report and recommendations. The Assistant Clerk of the Council reported no written communications. There were no speakers and the Mayor closed the public hearing. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 123 APRIL 2, 1984 MOTION: Approve a loan application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $13,500,000 to be used for site acquisition, relocation, and clearance in the East Fourth Street area. MOTION: Young SECOND: Griset VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson Luxembourger, Young McGuigan None FILE 615.05 310 45. CITY MANAGER ITEM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - MARKETING STRATEGY MOTION: Continue item to April 16, 1984. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young Johnson None FILE 617 80. OLD BUSINESS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - 1985 ROSE PARADE FLOAT MOTION: Authorize staff to issue request for proposal for design and construction of City's 1985 Rose Parade float, as amended by the Mayor,and authorize Mayor to establish a Float Committee. MOTION: Bricken SECOND: Young VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxembourger, McGuigan, Young None None FILE 910 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ruth Jacobs, 1134 S. Newhope, outlined the difficulties she was having in trying to obtain a variance which would permit her to operate a business out of the home she is renting. The Mayor explained to her that variances are only granted to home owners and that she must first straighten out her problem with the owner before the Council and the City of Santa Aha could proceed. The Assistant City Attorney indicated that it was necessary to correct the Minutes of the March 20, 1984, City Council meeting--the amount of worker's compensation settlement awarded in the Walden case should read $14,647.50. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 124 APRIL 2, 1984 MOTION: Correct the Minutes of March 20, 1984 with regard to the Walen case to show $14,647.50 as the settlement amount of workmen's compensation. MOTION: Johnson SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta~ Bricken, Griset, Johnson, Luxembourger, McGutgan, Young None None FILE 410.10 HOUSING AUTHORITY At 10:56 p.m., Council recessed to the Housing Authority and reconvened at 10:57 p.m., with all members present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager indicated that a report would be forthcoming regarding Richard Maxey's complaint regarding the Santa Ana Police Department. The City Manager stated that he would like to set up a breakfast meeting with the Council and a representative from City Venture Corporation on Friday, April 6, at 7:30 a.m. Councilmember Young expressed concern about a four-story residential structure being erected at 14th and Bush Street which appears to be abandoned. He thought that the structure was unsafe and suggested that the City buy it for use as senior citizen housing. The matter was referred to staff for report. Councilmember Young also requested that the City Manager review the Council Referral list, referring to some of the older items. Councilmember Bricken suggested another attempt be made to annex a parcel of land north of 17th on the west side of Newport Freeway, recommending that the City get the support of the Orange County Supervisor before proceeding. Councilmember Johnson expressed interest in the Senior Citizens' building on the southeast corner of Bristol and Civic Center Drive, noting he had learned that the developer had dropped the project. The matter was referred to staff to verify. Councilmember Griset suggested that the City should begin to get alternate suggestions on the QT shuttle, such as vehicle types to be utilized, better routing, and theme development. He further reported he had asked staff to prepare a concept paper on a conference idea for a National Urban Priorities Conference to be hosted by the City as the first major post-election workshop (at approximately the time of the Ambassadors' Ball.) The City Manager pointed out that the Transit District would like for the Council to consider free fares for 30 days to promote the QT shuttle. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 125 APRIL 2, 1984 ADJOURNMENT At 11:13 p.m., the Council adjourned to 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 9, Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Drive. 1984, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 126 APRIL 2, 1984