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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES
MOTION; Approve and file Negative Declaration and Findings of Fact.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 10:27 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Janice C. Guy
Clerk of the Council
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