HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-1989 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 17, 1989
The meeting was called to order at 4:16 p.m. in Room 423, City Hall,
20 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor Dan Young. Councilmembers present were
John Acosta, Daniel E. Griset, Ron May, Patricia A. McGuigan, and Rick
Norton. Also present were City Manager David N. Ream, City Attorney
Edward J. Cooper and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy.
Councilmember Miguel A. Pulido joined the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
CONSENT CALENDAR REVIEW
Councilmembers discussed concerns with respect to Consent Calendar items.
RECESSED - 4:36 P.M.
R£CONVEN£D IN COUNCIL C~MBERS - 5:03 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
except Mayor Pro Tem Acosta.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following changes with respect to Consent Calendar
items:
l) Abstention on Item 12.B by Mayor Pro Tem Acosta {subsequently
Acosta was not present for the vote on the Consent Calendar).
2} Continuation of Item 12.C. to August 7, 1989 at the request
of staff.
3) Removal of Items 12.D., 17.A., and 19.A. for separate action.
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar items:
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: May
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Young
None
Acosta, Griset
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MINUTES
MOTION:
1.A.
1.B.
1.C.
1.D.
Approve Minutes.
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 24, 1989
Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 1, 1989
Regular Meeting of July 3, 1989
Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 8, 1989
SPECIFICATIONS
MOTION: Approve extension of contract.
2.Ao
WEED AND RUBBISH REMOVAL - With Edwin Webber, Inc. for one year
with no change in rates, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$75,464.07 - Public Works Agency. SPEC 88-009
PROJECTS
MOTION:
3.A.
MOTION:
3.B.
Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for
bids.
CONSTRUCTION OF BRISTOL (SAN LORENZO) AND McFADDEN (MAXINE)
SEWAGE PUMP STATION UPGRADES - Public Works Agency.
PROJ 3060/3061
Award as recommended in Request for Council Action.
INSTALLATION OF RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS - To Consley and Montigny
Co., Inc. in an estimated amount of $46,611.15 - Public Works
Agency. PROJ 2149
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE APPLICATIONS
MOTION: Receive and file reports.
MEZA, Alma and Jose - "El Comal" - 314 W. Fourth, Original, type
41 On-sale beer and wine, public eating place.
Police: Protest based on an above-average crime rate and
overconcentration.
Planning: Conditional Use Permit required.
TRAN, Anh and NGUYEN, Steve - "Bolsa Liquor" - 5411 W. First,
Person-to-person transfer, type 20 Off-sale beer and wine.
Police: No protest.
Planning: No action required.
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5oD.
HA, Michael and NGO, Dung - "GJ's Cocktail Lounge" - 4522 W.
First, Person-to-person transfer, type 48 On-sale general, public
premises.
Police: No protest.
Planning: No action required.
TRIEU, Duy Van - "Vien Xuong Restaurant" - 4702 W. First,
Person-to-person transfer, type 41 Off-sale beer and wine, public
eating place.
Police: No protest.
Planning: No action required. FILE 405
CONDITIONAL USE PERNITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
NOTION: Approve and file Negative Declaration and Findings of Fact.
8.Ao
8,B°
CUP 89-12 - Filed by Carlson Design and Construction Company to
allow a drive-through eating establishment at 2600 South Bristol
Street in the C4 District.
Staff recommendation: APPROVAL.
Planning Commission action: APPROVAL. FILE 625.15
VA 89-12 - Filed by Carlson Design and Construction Company to
allow a reduction in the 15-foot street setback requirement for
property located at 2600 South Bristol Street. Staff recommendation: APPROVAL.
Planning Comnission action: APPROVAL. FILE 625.45
AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Reject all bids and authorize reissuance of Request for Proposals.
12.A. POLICE COMPENSATION STUDY - Personnel Services.
FILE 505
NOTION:
12.B.
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to
execute agreements.
AGREEMENT A-89-050 - BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - Amendment to base agreement
regarding interest drawdown on the City's $8 million grant to the
School District - Community Development Agency. {MAYOR PRO TEM
ACOSTA REGISTERED AN "ABSTENTION.") FILE 625.48
MOTION:
12.C.
Continue consideration of agreement to August 7, 1989.
AGREEMENT A-89-051 - BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ORANGE
COUNTY CRATING AND CHARLES AND MARIE MAYO - For the acquisition
of real property at 921 East Santa Ana Boulevard and compensation
for relocation costs and compensable loss of goodwill for Orange
County Crating in the total amount of $888,919.00 - Community
Development Agency. FILE 630
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12.D.
AGREEMENT A-89-052 - BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE
GREATER SANTA ANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Removed for further
discussion and action. (See page 211.)
MOTIO#:
12.E.
l) Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and Mayor and Clerk to
execute agreement.
AGREEMENT A-89-053 - BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE - For animal shelter services in the amount of
$122,176.00 - Police Department. FILE 715
2)
Direct the City Manager to increase the Police Department's
FY 89-90 proposed animal control budget by $70,000.00.
FILE 715
MOTION:
12.F.
l) Approve termination of agreement.
AGREEMENT A-89-029 - BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DAVID
BARROW AND LAURA YODER - For purchase and rehabilitation of 506
S. Birch. FILE 205
2)
Authorize staff to negotiate with the next most qualified
bidder for purchase and restoration of 506 S. Birch.
FILE 2O5
BOARDS/CO~4ISSIONS/CO~4ITTE£S
13.A. NOMINATIONS
MOTION: Set for consideration at next meeting.
13.A.1.
Harold Gosse, Jr., 1420 E. 19th St., recommended by MAYOR PRO TEM
ACOSTA as Ward 3 representative to the Charter Review Committee.
FILE 115
13.B. APPOINTMENTS
MOTION: Appoint.
Robert K. Stiens, 225 S. Newhope, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
PULIDO as the Ward 4 representative to the Con~nunity
Redevelopment Commission for a partial term to expire
November 30, 1990. {Replacing Mills) FILE 110.15
13.C. RESIGNATIONS
MOTION: Accept with regret; direct Clerk to post vacancy; authorize
preparation of appropriate recognition for service to the City.
Nancy Kulzer, 1700 E. Garry, #200, from the Private Industry
Council, by phone on June 14, 1989, because she is moving out of
the State. FILE llO.15
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UNINV[$TIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
MOTION: Refer to administration.
14.A. Claims received from June 26, 1989 to July 7, 1989.
FILE 415
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL REPORT
MOTION: Instruct Clerk to enter into the Minutes.
15.A.1.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the June 24, 1989,
City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:25 a.m. on June 21, 1989.
15.A.2.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54955, the Adjournment of the
June 24, 1989, City Council meeting was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:40 a.m. on June 26,
1989.
15.A.3.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the July l, 1989,
City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at ll:30 a.m. on June 27, 1989.
15.A.4.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the July 3, 1989,
City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:30 a.m. on June 28, 198g.
15.A.5.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54955, the Adjournment of the
July 3, 198g, City Council meeting was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 7:50 a.m. on July 5,
1989.
CONTINUE ITEMS
17.A.
HEARING OFFICER REPORT - CHANGE IN DANCING PERMIT - MR. J'S -
Removed for further discussion and action. (See page 211.)
MOTION: Continue to August 7, 1989.
17.B.
PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEES POLICY STATEMENT (ACOSTA)
FILE 310.30
NON-CATEGORIZED ITEMS
19.A.
INSTALLATION OF PAINTED TRAFFIC DIVERTERS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE -
Removed for further discussion and action. (See page 212.)
19.B.
APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTORS
MOTION:
Establish an apprenticeship policy and direct staff to take
additional steps to assist the State Division of Apprenticeship
Standards. FILE 800
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19.C.
MOTION:
SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - ADDITIONAL HOUSING VOUCHERS
Approve and authorize execution by Mayor.
Letter communicating the City's approval of the Santa Ana Housing
Authority's application to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) for up to 100 additional Section 8
Housing Certificates under the Operation Bootstrap Program.
FILE 621
ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS
VOTES IN THIS CATEGORY MAY DIFFER FROM THE VOTE ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
THE DECISION ON THESE ITEMS WAS MADE AT A PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING AND THE
VOTE CARRIED FORWARD. IF A COUNCILMEMBER WAS ABSENT AT THE PREVIOUS
MEETING, BUT IS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING AND DOES NOT DECLARE OTHERWISE,
HIS/HER VOTE WILL BE RECORDED AS AFFIP~IATIVE. ABSENCES AT THIS MEETING
WILL BE RECORDED AS SUCH.
MOTION: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt.
21.A. PENALTY FEE FOR DELINQUENT DOG LICENSES
(Placed on first reading on July 3, 1989, by unanimous vote.)
ORDINANCE NS-2012 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha
Amending Section 5-51 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code to Increase
the Penalty Assessment for Late Payment of Dog License Fee.
FILE 310.30
21 .B.
21 .C.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1026
(Placed on first reading on July 3, 1989, by unanimous vote.)
ORDINANCE NS-2013 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha
Rezoning Certain Property Located at 501-519 East Fifth Street
from the C2 (General Commercial) District to the R2 (Two-Family
Residential) District. FILE 625.05
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1027 - SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 16
(Placed on first reading on July 3, 1989, by unanimous vote.)
ORDINANCE NS-2014 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha
Amending the List of Permitted Uses in Specific Development Plan
No. 16. FILE 625.05
*****END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*****
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JULY 17, 1989
BUSINESS SESSION
AGREEMENT
Florence Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, suggested the Council deduct funds
from the Santa Ana Chamber of Conmnerce 1989-90 Budget allocation to pay
for legal services for the Bristol Project Area Committee.
MOTION: Authorize City Attorney to prepare and Mayor and Clerk directed
to execute agreement.
12.D.
AGREEMENT A-89-052 - BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE
GREATER SANTA ANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - For implementation of the
third year of the SANTA ANA PROUD program, contingent upon
approval of funds in the FY 89-90 budget - City Manager's Office.
MOTION: Griset SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Young
None
Acosta FILE 617
5:08 P.M. - Mayor Pro Tem Acosta rejoined the meeting.
Councilmember May requested the Council consider Item 25.B., an ordinance
relating to dance hours regulation, prior to considering the Hearing
Officer's report in Item 17.A. relative to a change in a dancing permit
for Mr. J's.
By the unanimous informal consent of the Council Item 25.B. was considered
next on the Agenda.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
25.B. PUBLIC DANCE HOURS REGULATION
)40TION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NS-2017 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Adding
Section ll-ll to the Santa Aha Municipal Code Prohibiting Dancing
or Live Music in Premises Open to the Public Between 2:00 a.m.
and 6:00 a.m.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Young
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Griset, McGuigan, Young
Acosta, ,May, Norton, Pulido
None
FILE 715
MOTION FAILED.
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JULY 17, 1989
CONTINUE ITEM
SUBSTITUTE MOTION:
Adopt findings as recommended in Hearing Officer's
report.
17.A. HEARING OFFICER REPORT - CHANGE IN DANCING PERMIT - MR. J'S
MOTION: May SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, May, Norton, Pulido
Griset, McGuigan, Young
None
MOTION: Request the Police Department to provide the Council with a
monthly report of calls for service to Mr. J's for 90 days.
MOTION: Griset SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Young
None
None FILE 135.05
NON-CATEGORIZED ITEMS
Tom Lutz, representing the Washington Square Neighborhood, expressed a
willingness to continue consideration of the item relating to traffic
diverters in his neighborhood until the next meeting of the City Council.
By the unanimous informal consent of the Council, consideration of the
following item was deferred to the Evening Session on August 7, 1989.
19.A.
INSTALLATION OF PAINTED TRAFFIC DIVERTERS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE
FILE 1040
ORDINA}(CES - FIRST REN)ING
25.A. FIREWORKS PROHIBITION
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NS-2016 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Adding
Sections 14-45 and 14-46 to the Santa Aha Municipal Code,
Amending Section 14-49 thereof, and Repealing Article II of
Chapter 14 Thereof, to Prohibit Fireworks in the City of Santa
Ana Except at Supervised Public Displ~s.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Griset
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Griset, McGuigan, Young
Acosta, May, Norton, Pulido
None
FI LE 710
MOTION FAILED.
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25.C.
MOTION:
PUBLIC NUDITY
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NS-2018 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha Adding
Section 10-35 to the Santa Aha Municipal Code Pertaining to
Public Nudity.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Norton
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Young
None
None FILE 715
RESOLUTIONS
35.A. 1989 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS {MAINPLACE PROJECT)
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 89-071 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Aha Approving the Issuance of not to Exceed $21,000,000
Principal Amount of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds by the
Conmunity Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Aha.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Young
None
None FILE 615.50
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
By the unanimous informal consent of the Council,
to the Evening Session.
65.A. GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE {ACOSTA)
Item 65.A. was continued
FILE 915
65.B.
MOTION:
FLAG BURNING (McGUIGAN)
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 89-073 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana Expressing its Disappointment and Indignation with
the Decision of the United States Supreme Court Shielding Persons
Who Burn and Destroy the Flag of the United States of America
From Prosecution.
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MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Norton
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Young
None
None FILE 445
RECESSED TO DINNER - ROOM 831 - 6:01 P.M.
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:24 P.M. - All Councilmembers present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
65.A. GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE {ACOSTA)
The Reverend Lou Sheldon and Charles Farano, an attorney for six Santa Ana
residents, expressed concern regarding public safety issues relating to
the issuance of a permit for a Gay Pride Festival and Parade at Centennial
Park.
John Duran and Eleanor Cyr spoke regarding Constitutional issues and human
rights relating to the issuance of a permit for the Festival and Parade.
The Mayor requested the City Attorney review any legal issues raised by
the speakers, and provide an opinion to them which might be obtained by
interested parties on written request to the City Attorney's Office.
FILE 915
RECESSED - 7:54 P.M.
RECONVENED - 8:10 P.M. - All Councilmembers present.
PRESENTATION
Recognition by COUNCILMEMBER GRISET of
the donation by the Elks Lodge of
$4,500.00 for the City of Santa Ana's
Bicycle Safety Program.
OATH OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council
to Robert K. Stiens, Ward 4
representative to the Comnunity
Redevelopment Commission.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1028
Filed by Thong The Nguyen and Hung Van Diep to rezone property located at
4006, 4010, and 4018 W. Hazard Avenue from the R1 {Single Family
Residence) to the SD-53 (Specific Development) District to allow the
construction of a 17-unit, single-family residential development.
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on June 26, 1989 by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Miller, Sizemore, Casteix, Godinez, Hanna
None
Spevacek
Legal Notice published in The Register on July 7, 1989, and mailed July 9,
1989.
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 1028
at 8:17 p.m.
Presentation of staff report, Planning Commission recommendation and staff
comments by: June Catalano, Executive Director of Planning and Building
Agency
Presentation of written communications by the Clerk of the Council: None
Mike McHale, architect for the project, spoke in favor of the Amendment
Application.
Mrs. Weir, 1418 Orange Ave., addressed Council requesting the assistance
of the Council in obtaining a permit for a "granny" unit on her property.
Mrs. Weir was referred to staff for assistance by the Mayor.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:23 p.m.
MOTION: l) Delete Planning condition requiring City approval of play
equipment for recreation area (Condition All).
2) Approve and file Negative Declaration and place the following
ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title:
ORDINANCE NS-2019 - An Ordinance of the City of Santa Aha
Rezoning Certain Property Located at 4006-4018 West Hazard Avenue
from the R1 {Single-Family Residence) District to the SD
{Specific Development) District and Adopting Specific Development
Plan No. 53.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Young
None
None FILE 625.05
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75.B. APPEAL APPLICATION 89-4 - VA 89-9
Filed by R. J. Gardner Company, Inc. to all ow an electronic reader-board
sign which does not meet Santa Aha Municipal Code standards at 1430 Village
Way.
Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on June 12, 1989 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Spevacek, Sizemore, Casteix, Godinez
Hanna
Miller
Legal Notice mailed July 6, 1989.
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Appeal Application 89-4 and
VA 89-9 at 8:35 p.m.
The Clerk of the Council indicated a letter had been received from the
applicant requesting continuation of the Appeal Application to September 5,
1989.
MOTION: Continue hearing on Appeal Application 89-4 and VA 89-9 to
September 5, 1989.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Young
None
None FILE 625.45
75.C. ABANDONMENT 88-A10
Proposal to vacate Spurgeon Street, from Third Street to Fourth Street, and
an alley south of Fourth Street, from Bush Street to French Street.
Legal Notice published in The Register July 5, and July 12, 1989.
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Street Abandonment 88-A10 at
8:36 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and comments by: Cindy Nelson, Executive
Director of Comnunity Development Agency
Presentation of written communications by the Clerk of the Council: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:38 p.m.
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MOT I ON:
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 89-072 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana Vacating Spurgeon Street Between Third and Fourth
Streets and an East-West Alley South of Fourth Street Between
Bush and French Streets.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Young
None
None FILE 1040.20
75.D.
APPEAL APPLICATION 89-1 - MINOR EXCEPTION 89-1 - 2009 W. ST. ANNE
PLACE
Filed by Antonio Garcia to approve a minor exception to maintain a
six-foot wrought iron fence in the required front yard setback at 2009 W.
St. Anne Place in the R1 District.
Recommended for denial by the Zoning Administrator on March 8, 1989.
Legal Notice mailed April 14, 1989, and renoticed July 7, 1989.
The Ma.vor opened the public hearing regarding Appeal Application 89-1, and
Minor Exception 89-1 at 8:41 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and slides, Planning Commission
recommendation and staff comments by: June Catalano, Executive Director
of Planning and Building Agency
Presentation of written communications by the Clerk of the Council: None
The following persons spoke in favor of less restrictive fencing
requirements:
Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street
V. L. McGowan, 1405 S. Bristol
Pat Mill, 617 S. Starboard
Jim Tucker, 2062 S. Rene
Gary Kosares, 1427 S. Cypress
Antonio Garcia, 2009 W. St. Anne
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:58 p.m.
MOTION:
Approve and file Notice of Exemption and instruct City Attorney
to prepare a resolution approving Appeal Application No. 89-1,
approving ME 89-1 and overruling the decision of the Zoning
Administrator.
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: May
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, May, Norton, Pulido
Griset, McGuigan, Young
None
FILE 625.35
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75.E. 1989-90 BUDGET
The Mayor announced the Budget item would be continued to August 7, 1989.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:27 P.M.
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, Conner vs. City of
Santa Aha and Pitzer vs. City of Santa Aha (Worker's Compensation); and
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated
representatives regarding labor relations matters.
RECONVENED - 10:42 P.M. - All Councilmembers present except Mayor Young.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
MOTION:
l) Authorize settlement of Pitzer vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's
Compensation), compromise and release in the amount of
$8,000.00. (COUNCILMEMBER NORTON registered a "NO" vote.)
FILE 410.10
2) Authorize execution by the Mayor and Clerk of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Santa Aha and the Santa Aha
Fire Management Association for fiscal years 1989-90 and
1990-91. FILE 505
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: May
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, May, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido
None
Young
COMME#TS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, expressed concern that the installation
of traffic diverters in the Washington Square Neighborhood would not solve,
but add to traffic problems.
Jerry Austin, 1329 W. Sharon Road, requested assistance from the Council
with funding for the Hickory Tree Day Care Center. Councilmember May
requested staff explore possible ways to assist Mr. Austin.
Jon Turner, Santa Ana resident, encouraged the cancellation of the Gay
Pride event.
Florence Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, urged the Council to provide the
Bristol Project Area Committee with legal counsel.
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John Raya, West Side resident, cited numerous contributory factors
impacting the delivery of Police services, and expressed concern re§ardin§
shrinking public safety resources.
90.C. CITY COUNCIL COn,tENTS
Councilmember Norton requested the City Manager work with adjacent
jurisdictions re§ardin§ a joint effort to ban fireworks.
Councilmember McGuigan indicated she thought the City would be in a better
position to influence a fireworks ban if Santa Ana itself banned fireworks.
Noting Santa Ana's prominence in a recent article featured in Time, "Death
by Gun," Councilmember May requested staff develop a plan to r~e gang
and drug problems. He also expressed concern regarding the extensive time
period which had elapsed (eight months) since the application by Tommy's
Hamburger Stand on S. Bristol for a change in its permit to allow the sale
of chicken items.
Councilmember May requested the City Attorney provide the Council with an
opinion as to whether the Council could review a site plan decision by the
Planning Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Acosta indicated he had placed the item concerning the Gay
Pride Festival and Parade on the Agenda to increase the awareness of Santa
Aha citizens concerning the issue, and reported an analysis of
correspondence received on the issue from Santa Aha residents indicated
95% of those residents were opposed to the event. He also noted receipt
of a letter from the Pride Development Council stressing that the Pride
Development Council was not in any way to be confused with Gay Pride.
ADJOURNMENT - ll :32 P.M.
rk of the Council
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