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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-1987 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ~J~A, CALIFORNIA MAY 4, 1987 The meeting was called to order at 2:17 p.m. by Mayor Dan Young, in Room 423, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present were Daniel E. Griset, Wilson B. Hart, Ron May, Patricia A. McGuigan, Miguel A. Pulido and Mayor Young. Also present were City Manager David N. Ream, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy. Councilmember John Acosta joined the meeting at 2:23 p.m. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION 1987-88 Community Development Block Grant Budget {Agenda Item 75.A.) Councilmember Pulido reported to the Council that he had asked staff to investigate the possibility of providing additional funds in the amount of $20,000.00 to Relampago del Cielo, and in the amount of $5,000.00 to Home Helping Hands in the upcoming CDBG budget. Deputy City Manager Perkins responded that these additional requests could be funded from Contingency without exceeding the 15% allowed in the Community Development Block Grant Program for social services. Councilmembers discussed the ramifications of amending the CDBG budget. The City Attorney indicated that any amendments to the budget should be made before the Budget itself was adopted. Legislative Assistants Deputy City Manager Perkins reviewed the contents of a memo dated April 2, 1987 entitled "Survey of Local Government Council Support Efforts." Councilmembers discussed the pros and cons of hiring Legislative Assistants including such issues as: Mayor's support needs vs. the Councilmembers' when the Mayor is directly elected by the voters Coordination of multiple responses to individual constituents Additional layer of staffing Timing of the decision Possible politicizing of local government Basic philosophies of local representative government Service to the community Staffing hours Hiring responsibility Need for a Charter amendment to permit hiring by Council of legislative assistants CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 115 MAY 4, 1987 Following extended discussion, Mayor Young suggested the matter be continued and considered with the City Budget. FILE 120.15 Miss Santa Ana Pageant Councilmember Acosta inquired as to what action the Council planned to take with regard to an inquiry from the Santa Ana Jaycees requesting assistance and funding for the Miss Santa Ana Beauty Pageant. Following a brief discussion, the Council by unanimous informal consent decided not to proceed with funding for this purpose. FILE 919 At 3:29 p.m., the Council recessed, and reconvened at 3:52 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. Consent Calendar Review Councilmembers discussed their concerns with respect to Consent Calendar Items. Councilmember Griset left the meeting at 3:55 p.m. Presentation of 1987-88 City Budget The City Manager introduced the Fiscal Year 1987-88 Budget explained the mission of the City, and indicated a major change in the Budget would be to implement a long-range perspective in the form of a Five-Year Business Plan. Allison Hall, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, explained the mechanism which had been used to design five-year plans in the departments, and outlined the City's Five-Year Goals. Staff presented a slide presentation demonstrating the need for infrastructure improvements, and showed a video depicting current conditions at the Corporate Yard. At 5:07 p.m., the Council recessed, and reconvened at 5:25 p.m., with all Councilmembers present, except Councilmember Griset. Deputy City Manager Perkins briefly outlined the strategy for implementing the Five-Year Goals. Finance Director Rod Coloma discussed the major factors influencing the Budget, and presented a summary of projected revenues and expenditures for the current and pending fiscal years. Budget and Research Manager David Borik reviewed the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 1987-88 through 1991-92. At 6:20 p.m., the Council recessed to Closed Session in Room 831. Councilmember Griset rejoined the meeting at 6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 116 MAY 4, 1987 CLOSED SESSION The Clerk of the Council announced the Council was recessing to Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation which had been initiated formally, and to which the City was a party, to wit, Leon vs. City of Santa Ana, and pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding labor relation matters. RECONVENED - 7:49 p.m. City Councilmembers Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MR. HENRY SCHWENDIMANN - Member, Christian Businessmen's Committee PRESENTATIONS Certificate of Recognition presented by VICE ~YOR MCGUIGAN to MR. EDWARD VALENZUELA for his bravery in thwarting a robbery. FILE 120.35 Presentation of a City Tile by COUNCILMEMBER HART to MR. TERRY GILES in recognition of his service to the Bowers Museum's Blue Ribbon Committee and its Board of Governors. Proclamation recognizing May 13 as "Police Memorial Day," presented by COUNCILMEMBER GRISET to Acting Police Chief GENE HANSEN and Mr. DON BLANKENSHIP, President of the Police Benevolent Association. Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER PULIDO to seven members of the Economic Development Corporation's Tenant Oversight Committee for service in the identification and selection of tenants. City Seal Tile presented by Councilmember Pulido to John W. "Bill" Hill in recognition of his service on the Uniform Code Appeals Board. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ll7 MAY 4, 1987 Employee Service Recognitions presented by Mayor Young to: JOHN BRIONES ..... 25 years of service BARBARA LAMBERT--20 years of service MARVIN WILSON .... 25 years of service FILE 120.35 "Open for Business" - Slide presentation by Community Development Agency. CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced that Item Numbers 13.A. and 19.C. would be pulled from the Agenda for separate action MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items: MOTION: Acosta VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: Pulido Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None None MINUTES MOTION: 1.A. 1.B. Approve Minutes. Regular Meeting of April 20, 1987 Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 21, 1987 BID CALLS/REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS MOTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids or requests for proposals as appropriate. BOOKMOBILE - One (1), 28-foot length, new or used - Finance and Management Services. SPEC 87-012 2oBo CONSTRUCTION OF CAMILLE AND SUSAN STREETS - Public Works Agency. PROJ 21 02 2,0° NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS ON MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET - From First to Fifth Streets - Public Works Agency. PROJ 2134 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT SEVEN LOCATIONS - Public Works Agency. PROJ 5087/8513 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ll8 MAY 4, 1987 2oEo DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING STRUCTURE ON A-14 SITE & CONSTRUCTION OF ON AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS - South side of Fifth Street between Bush and French Streets - Public Works Agency. PROJ 7459 2oFo DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR SANTIAGO LAWN BOWLING FACILITY - Recreation and Community Services Agency. PROJ 8602 FILE 915 BID AWARDS MOTION: Award in accordance wi th bid summary report. 3,Ao TREE TRIMMING ON VARIOUS STREETS PHASE 5, to V & E Tree Services in the amount of $69,190.90 - Public Works Agency. PROJ 2133 3oBo STREET TREE PLANTING ON VARIOUS STREETS, to Landscape Constructors in the amount of $21,605.00 - Public Works Agency. PROJ 2140 3,0o TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT BRISTOL STREET AND GLENWOOD PLACE, to William R. Hahn in the amount of $48,448.00 - Public Works Agency. PROJ 5095/8595 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL A~PLICATION MOTION: Receive and file. Protests: NORMAN G. KONG, INC. - "Kong's Market" - 719 E. Fourth Street, Original, type 21 Off-sale general. Police - High crime rate. Planning - CUP required. 5,Bo PHAM, LIEN T. - "Beer & Wine Depot" - 2715 W. 1st Street, Original, type 20 Off-sale beer and wine. Police - No. Planning - CUP required. No Protests: 5,0. DANG, THANH and NGUYEN, TUYET - "T.D. Beer & Wine Mini Market & Deli" - 5425 W. 1st Street, Person-to-person transfer, type 20 Off-sale beer and wine. Police - No. Planning - No. FILE 405 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ll9 MAY 4, 1987 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES MOTION; Approve and file Negative Declaration and Findings of Fact. 8oAo CUP NO. 87-2 - Filed by Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. to construct a Carl's Jr. restaurant on a free-standing pad as part of a 12,195 square foot commercial center located at 2031 E. First Street in the C5 District. FILE 625.15 TENTATIVE PARCEL AND TRACT MAPS MOTION: Approve and file Notice of Exemption; find that the proposed subdivision and provisions for the design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan; approve subject to conditions in Planning Manager's report. PARCEL MAP 86-436 - Filed by McDonalds Corporation to consolidate 1.07 acres into one lot for the expansion of an existing parking lot - 1439-1509 North Bristol Street. FILE 625.25 FINAL TPJ~CT MAP MOTION: Approve final map; accept the dedications thereon. IO.A. FINAL TRACT MAP N0.12373 - located at 224 North Newhope Street, one lot, 0.67 acres; subdivided by Vo Van Haun. FILE 625.30 AGREEMENT MOTION: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreement. 12.A. AGREEMENT NO. 87-029 BETWEEN CITY OF SANTA ANA AND KATZ HOLLIS - to prepare the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Plan, in the amount of $80,000.00. FILE 615.30 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.B. REAPPOINTMENTS MOTION: Reappoint. 13.B.1. MITCHELL DAVIS, 3050 S. Bristol Street. #lOD, nominated by Councilmember Pulido as a Business Representative to the Community Cable Citizens Board for a first full term expiring 11/30/90. FILE 110.15 13.B.2. MIRIAM SHAW, 2306 W. Harvard Street, nominated by Councilmember Pulido as the Ward 4 representative to the Library Board for a first full term expiring 11/30/90. FILE llO.15 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 120 MAY 4, 1987 13.C. MOTION: 13.C.1. RESIGNATION Accept with regret; direct Clerk to post vacancy; authorize preparation of appropriate recognition for service to the City. John Coil, Ward 5 representative to the Community Redevelopment Commmission by letter received April 28, 1987. FILE 110.15 UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS MOTION: Refer to administration. 14.A. Claims received from April 13, 1987 through April 24, 1987. FILE 415 CLERK OF THE COUNCIL REPORT MOTION: Instruct Clerk to enter into the Minutes. 1 5.A.1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the April 20, 1987, City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:30 a.m. on April 16, 1987. 15.A.2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the April 21, 1987, City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:30 p.m. on April 17, 1987. REPORTS TO FILE MOTION: Receive and file. 16.A. MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS - AS OF MARCH 31, 1987. FILE 310.25 HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES 18.A. INTENT TO VACATE CHARLOTTE STREET (35.A.) MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 87-33 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Declaring its Intention to Vacate Charlotte Street east of Riverside Drive, Setting a Public Hearing thereon, and Directing Notice thereof to be Posted and Published. FILE 1040.20 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 121 MAY 4, 1987 MISCELLANEOUS 19.A. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION DUTIES MOTION: Approve. Authorization of the Human Relations Commission to mediate neighborhood conflicts, and the Commission's proposed procedures. FILE llO.15 19.B. PROPERTY WITHIN A REDEVELOPMENT AREA - Mayor Young. MOTION: Enter into the minutes. 19.B.1 Pursuant to California statute, Mayor Young formally notifies the City Council that Wilmore City Development, Inc. (of which he owns shares) leases the property at 3700 S. Susan Street, Suite 200, located within a redevelopment project area. FILE 120 615 LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS/STATE 20.A. SENATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 9 (BOATWRIGHT) MOTION: Declare support for and direct staff to notify the appropriate legislators of the Council's action. 20.A.1. Proposed legislation empowering the Governor to block parole of convicted killers. FILE 450 20.B. MOTION: 20.B.1 ASSEMBLY BILL 100 (ELDERS) Declare support for and direct staff to notify the appropriate legislators of the Council's action. Proposed legislation concerning the Local Toxics, Enforcement and Training Act of 1988. FILE 450 20.C. MOTION: 20.C.1 SENATE BILL 349 (BERGESON) Declare support F~>r and direct staff to notify the appropriate legislators of the Council's action. Proposed legislation increasing fees assessed on parking violations. FILE 450 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 122 MAY 4, 1987 ORDINANCES/SECOND READING 21.A. PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT AUTHORITY MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1896 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Amending Section 17-61 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Authorizing the Building Official twenty-four (24) hour Public Nuisance Abatement Authority. FILE 402.20 ORDINANCES FIRST READING 25.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 983 - ZONING AMENDMENT NO. 87-5 MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1897 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Rezoning certain Property Located in the "Logan Area" from the R2-X and M2-X Districts to the R2 and M2 Districts and Deleting the "X-Suffix" Zoning Regulations from the Santa Ana Municipal Code. FILE 625.05 625.55 *****END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***** AGREEMENT 12.A. AGREEMENT NO. 87-029 BETWEEN CITY OF SANTA ANA AND KATZ HOLLIS Several members of the public approached the podium explaining they wanted to speak regarding Item No. 12.A., which had been approved on the Consent Calendar. MOVED by Councilmember Acosta, SECONDED by Vice Mayor McGuigan, and ordered by the Mayor that Item No. 12.A. be reconsidered. The following persons requested clarification regarding the Bristol widening: Street V. L. McGowan, 1405 S. Bristol Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street Lee McKenzie, 414 S. Bristol Community Development Director Cindy Nelson explained that the proposed agreement for preparation of the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Plan was a separate action from the proposed Bristol Street widening, and indicated she would discuss the matter further with those who had questions. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 123 MAY 4, 1987 MOTION: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreement. AGREEMENT NO. 87-29 BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND KATZ HOLLIS - to prepare the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Plan, in the amount of $80,000.00. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: May VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE 615.30 BOARDS AND CO~IISSIONS 13.A. NOMINATION MOTION: Set for consideration at next regular meeting. 13.A.1 Margaret D. Lawson, 3514 W. Chestnut Avenue, nominated by Vice Mayor McGuigan as the Tenant representative to the Housing Advisory Commission, for a partial term expiring November 30, 1988. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Hart VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE 110.15 MISCELLANEOUS 19.C. MODIFICATION TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 87-1 The following persons requested clarification relative to proposed Resolution No. 87-34: Verlyn Jensen, 10322 Brightwood Drive David C. Parmenter, Parmenter Construction Warren Taylor, 2107 N. Ross Mary Jane Arcemont, representing the Mar-Les Homeowners Association The Mayor explained that the proposed resolution addressed two specific projects, and requested staff to provide the Council with a report on the projects impacted by the recent General Plan Amendment reducing densities. MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 87-34 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Resolution 87-31. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 124 MAY 4, 1987 MOTION: Hart VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: Pulido Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None None FILE 625.20 ORDINANCE 25.B. REGULATION OF PROPERTY NOT INCLUDED IN ANY USE DISTRICT MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1898 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Adding Section 41-197 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to regulate the Use and Development of property which is Not Included in any Use District. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None None FILE 625.55 MISCELLANEOUS 60.A. GIFT TO LIBRARY MOTION: l) Authorize. Acceptance of a gift of funds in the amount of $1,170.00 from the Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library for the purchase of capital items. 2) Approve. (Requires 5 affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 103 - Transferring $1,170.00 from account 11-898(Rec & Comm Services Library Gift) to account 11-212-641(Rec & Comm Services Central Library). MOTION: Hart VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: Acosta Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None FILE 310.05 None 210 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 125 MAY 4, 1987 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 65.A. MODIFICATIONS TO INTER-COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY AGREEMENT MOTION: Adopt resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 87-35 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha Approving the Amended Joint Powers Agreement (No. 87-031) for the Inter-County Airport Authority. RESOLUTION NO. 87-36 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Approving Termination of an Agreement with Inter-County Airport Management Services and Execution of Agreement with First Southwest Company. MOTION: Hart SECOND: May VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None None FILE 110.15 1010 65.B. SUPPORT FOR CITY OF ORANGE BILLBOARD LEGAL ACTION MOTION: Approve expenditure. $2,000.00 to assist the City of Orange with its litigation against the National Advertising Company. MOTION: Griset SECOND: Hart VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Young Acosta, Pulido None FILE 400 625.55.05 65.C. MOTION: ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE DUES INCREASE Approve expenditure. $10,024.00 in dues for City of Santa Ana's 1987-88 membership in the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young NOES: None ABSENT: None FILE 150.10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 126 MAY 4, 1987 65.D. MOTION: ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE TOXIC WASTE COMMITTEE Support the nomination of the following to the Tanner Toxic Waste Advisory Committee, and request the Mayor or his designee to vote accordingly at the May 14, 1987, Orange County Division meeting: Councilmember Dick Ackerman - Fullerton Councilmember Ruth Finley - Huntington Beach Councilmember Norma A. Hicks - Brea MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, NOES: None ABSENT: None Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young FILE 150.10 At 9:03 p.m., the Council recessed, and reconvened at 9:20 p.m., with all Councilmembers present. PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - 1987-88. Consideration of the use of $3,894,000.000 in CDBG funds for the purpose of improving low and moderate income neighborhoods, eliminating blight and creating a more stable economic base. (The public hearing was closed at the meeting of April 20, 1987.) MOTION: Amend the proposed 1987-88 Community Development Block Grant Budget to include additional funding for Relampago del Cielo in the amount of $20,000.00, subject to the organization locating a place to conduct business for a minimum tenancy of six months. MOTION: May SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None None FILE 610.05 MOTION: l) Approve the proposed 1987-88 Community Development Block Grant Program and Budget. 2) Authorize the City Manager to submit the approved program to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and to execute the Grant Agreement with HUD. 3) Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to execute Agreement Nos. 87-033A-Y with non-profit agencies awarded funds as part of the approved program. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 127 MAY 4, 1987 MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: May Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None A-87-O33A-Y None FILE 610.05 75.B. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 975 AND VARIANCE NO. 87-1 Proposal to rezone property located at 914 W. Edinger Avenue from the R1 District to the C1 District to allow the construction of a new commercial center and permit construction which does not conform to the Code requirements for street frontage or lot size. (Howard Lichtman) Approved by the Planning Commission on April 13, 1987 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Casteix, Spevacek, Uno, Miller, Chavez-Gomez, Sizemore None Godinez The Mayor opened the public hearing on Amendment Application No. 975 to rezone property located at 914 W. Edin§er Avenue from the R-1 District to the C-1 District to allow the construction of a new commercial center, and Variance No. 87-1 to permit construction which does not conform to the Code requirements for street frontage or lot size. Staff report, Planning Commission recon~endation and staff comments were presented by Charles View, Assistant Planner. The Clerk of the Council reported no written communications. Ernie Farhat, 4040 Del Rey Avenue - Suite l, Marina Del Rey, spoke in favor of the proposed Amendment Application and Variance. There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOTION: l) Approve and file Negative Declaration and place the following ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-1899 ~ An Ordinance of the City of Santa Ana Rezoning certain Property Located at 914 West Edinger Avenue from the R-l(Single-Family Residence) District to the Cl(Community Commercial) District. FILE 625.05 2) Instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving Variance No. 87-1 affirming the decision of the Planning Commission. FILE 625.45 MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Acosta VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Acosta, Griset, Hart, May, McGuigan, Pulido, Young None None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 128 MAY 4, 1987 HOUSING AUTHORITY At 9:45 p.m., the Council recessed to the Housing Authority, and reconvened at 9:47 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Henry Fries, 236 Green, addressed Council, expressing concerns relative to inadequate maintenance of the exterior fence of the Willowick Golf Course by its management, and other problems in his neighborhood. Mr. Hallewell, Holiday Mobilehome Park, expressed concerns to Council regarding excessive noise caused by a heavy-duty equipment company in the same general location. Both residents were requested to meet with Building Safety Manager Joe Mazzeo and Planning Manager Melanie Fallon, and staff was requested to report to Council on the matter by May 18, 1987. Hal Stevenson, California Outdoor Advertising, addressed Council, expressing concern regarding the impacts of the billboard moratorium on his company. The Mayor requested Mr. Stevenson to prepare a letter stating the facts of his case, and to submit said letter to the City Manager. Sam Raneri, 2002 W. Meriday Lane, addressed Council, requesting that the Council consider the Education Element at its meeting of May 18, 1987, and that no building permit be issued on school sites designated for development in the Element. The City Manager explained that preparation of the Education Element had been delayed in order to include information concerning the Garden Grove School District in the document. 90.C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hart suggested the Council investigate establishing a clear policy with respect to the limits of staff discretion relative to issuance of building permits. Councilmember May expressed concern regarding the cut-back of services with respect to yearly tras~ pickup. The Mayor referred the item to Committee for further study. Councilmember Pulido commented that the Gunfire Control Program recently established by the Police Department seems to be successful. He concurred with Councilmember Hart regarding the need for policy controls regarding the issuance of building permits. Lastly he encouraged the Council to proceed with the infrastructure improvements proposed in the 1987-88 Budget. Vice Mayor McGuigan pointed out that this was the 10th Anniversary of Santa Ana Library's History Room, and that it would be open to the public Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 129 MAY 4, 1987 ADJOURNMENT At 10:27 p.m., the meeting was adjourned. Janice C. Guy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 130 MAY 4, 1987