HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-1991 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 19, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 4:31 p.m. in Room 147, Council Chambers,
22 Civic Center Plaza, by Mayor Dan Young. Councilmembers present were
John Acosta, Patricia A. McGuigan, Rick Norton, Miguel A. Pulido, and
Robert L. Richardson. Also present were City Manager David N. Ream, City
Attorney Edward J. Cooper and Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy.
Councilmember Daniel E. Griset joined the meeting at 4:44 p.m.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
FIRE FACILITIES DISTRICT
Deputy Fire Chief Jim Montgomery reviewed the procedures to form a
Community Facilities District which would provide for additional fire
protection services and facilities. He indicated the District would be
comprised of properties with structures on them over two stories in height,
which would be assessed at a maximum tax rate of sixteen cents per square
foot with the tax phased in over a four-year period. He noted
approximately $10.1 million dollars in long-term funding would be needed to
rehabilitate existing fire facilities to accommodate fi re equipment used to
provide service to high-rise buildings. Montgomery responded to
Councilmembers' questions regarding the proposed Community Facilities
District.
CONSENT CALENDAR REVIEW
Mayor Pro Tem Pulido requested that the Council continue for 30 days Item
25.B, an ordinance proposed to regulate pushcart and pedestrian vending.
Mayor Young expressed concerns regarding Item 35.A, a resolution supporting
a sales-tax increase for jail facilities; and requested Councilmembers
continue that item for two weeks to allow for additional discussion on l)
the inclusion of operating costs as a sales tax expenditure, 2) the legal
basis for the creation of an operating authority prior to approval of the
sales-tax increase, and 3) the jail-booking fees the County Board of
Supervisors approved for implementation on July l, 1991.
RECESSED - $:18 P.M,
R£CONVENED - 5:30 P.M. - All Councilmembers present.
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificates recognizing the Outstanding
Student of the Month for each grade at
Willard Intermediate School presented by
MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO to:
Dawn Lopez, 6th grade
Cory Martino, 7th grade
Anh-Dung Cat, 8th grade
Howard Haas, Principal of Willard
Intermediate School presented Mayor Pro
Tem Pulido with a pair of Wil]ard jogging
pants.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced that Councilmembers Acosta and Norton had registered
"Abstentions" on Item 3.B.
MOTION: Approve the following Consent Calendar items:
MOTION: Acosta
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Young
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
None
None
MINUTES
MOTION:
1.A.
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1991
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council action.
2.A. REFURBISHMENT WATER WELL 27 (PROJ 3132) - To McCalla Division of
Layne Western in an amount not to exceed $22,691.00 - Public Works
Agency SPEC 91-004
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
MOTION:
3.A.
Award in accordance with Request for Council action.
RED CURB PAINTING {PHASE II) - VARIOUS STREETS - To Canon Coating
Company in the amount of $66,803.19 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 2158
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3oBo
SEATING RENOVATION - SANTA ANA STADIUM - To Steen Construction
Company in an estimated amount of $289,982.00 with total estimated
project costs of $352,582.00 - Public Works Agency
(COUNCILMEMBERS ACOSTA AND NORTON REGISTERED "ABSTENTIONS")
PROJ 7559/7505
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL APPLICATIONS
MOTION: Receive and file reports.
5oA.
HEULER, John and Sherilee - "Raquetball World" - 1901E. First
Street, Original, type 47 On-sale general, public eating place
Police: No protest
Planning: No action required
5°Bo
SHELPPEY, Gail - "Gail's Grand Ave. Lunch Co." - 2096 S. Grand,
Person-to-person transfer, type 41 On-sale beer and wine, public
eating place
Police: No protest
Planning: No action required
5o0o
BUI, Hai and NGUYEN, Thi - "T H Market" - 3425 W. First Street,
Person-to-person transfer, type 20 Off-sale beer and wine
Police: No protest
Planning: No action required
5oDo
KAPLAN'S SA, INC. - "Kaplan's" - 2660 N. Main, Person-to-person
and premises-to-premises transfer, type 47 On-sale general, public
eating place
Police: Protest based on above-average crime rate
Planning: Conditional Use Permit required FILE 405
DEEDS - TP. ANSFER BY CITY TO OTHER PARTY
MOTION: Declare as surplus property and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute all necessary documents.
6.A. THOMPSON, Jerry D. and Lupe - Virginia Avenue W/Lincoln Street;
drainage easement DEED 7581
FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
MOTION:
IO.A.
Approve final maps; accept the dedications thereon.
PARCEL MAP 89-439 - lO1, 202, 203 Sandpointe Avenue and l, 7, 9
Hutton Center Drive - Reconfigures and consolidates 15.27 acres of
land from ten parcels into nine for the future development of a
restaurant and hotel - Planning and Building Agency
FILE 625.25
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AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to
execute agreements.
12.A.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND JO ELLA MAGARRO - For
the acquisition of real property located at 4106 W. McFadden in
the amount of $171,000.00 - Community Development Agency
A-91-O13
DEED
12.B.
12.C.
12.D.
12.E.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SYNERCOM - For
software to support three additional computer work stations in the
amount of $22,407 and maintenance in the amount of $3,119.00 -
Public Works Agency A-91-O14
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND WEST COAST TRAFFIC
COUNTERS - For annual traffic counting services in the amount of
$20,000.00 - Public Works Agency A-91-015
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND TRAFFIC DATA SERVICES,
INC. - For annual traffic counting services in the amount of
$20,000.00 - Public Works Agency A-91-016
AGREEMENT
SANTA ANA
amount of
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE FRIENDS OF THE
ZOO - For the rental of mobile office space in the
$3,506.22 - Recreation and Community Services Agency
A-91-017
12.F.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ROBERT J. LUNG AND
ASSOCIATES - For citywide aerial photographs in the amount of
$21,200.00 - Public Works Agency A-91-018
BOARDS/CO)~4ISSIONS/COD~4ITTEES
13.A. APPOINTMENTS
MOTION: Appoint.
Irene Odette, 1609 N. Bush, #207, recommended by MAYOR YOUNG as
the Senior Tenant representative to the Housing Advisory
Commission for a first two-year term expiring November 30, 1992
(Replacing Quelle) FILE 110.15
13.B. RESIGNATIONS
MOTION: Accept with regret; direct Clerk to post vacancy; authorize
preparation of appropriate recognition for service to the City.
Kathleen Rosenow from the Santa Ana Redevelopment Commission by
letter to the Mayor dated February 4, 1991 FILE 110.15
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13.C.
MOTION:
13.D.
MOTION:
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS
Appoint City representatives to the following Orange County
Sanitation Districts:
District
1
2
3
7
CURRENT VACANCIES
Receive and file report.
Director
COUNCILMEMBER GRISET
MAYOR YOUNG (Alternate)
MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO
COUNCILMEMBER McGUIGAN (Alternate)
COUNCILMEMBER McGUIGAN
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON (Alternate)
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON
MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO {Alternate)
FILE 120.05
CURRENT VACANCIES STATUS REPORT DATED FEBRUARY ll, 1991
FILE 110
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
MOTION: Refer to administration for processing.
14.A. CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM JANUARY 28, 1991 TO FEBRUARY 8, 1991 - Clerk
of the Council FILE 415
CL£RK OF THE COUNCIL REPORT
MOTION: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A. The February 8, 1991, City Council Agenda was posted on the door
of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at l:O0 p.m.,
January 31, 1991.
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 AFFIRMATIVE. ABSENCES AT THIS MEETING
WILL BE RECORDED AS SUCH.
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21.A. DEFERRAL OF CITY FEES BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MOTION:
(Placed on first reading on February 4, 1991, by unanimous vote.)
Ordinance published in the O.C. Reporter on February 8, 1991.
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2112 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding
Section 2-618 to the Santa Aha Municipal Code to defer payment of
City fees and charges by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Santa Ana- Community Development Agency
FILE 615
*****END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*****
BUSINESS SESSION
RESOLUTIONS
35.A. SALES TAX INCREASE FOR JAIL FACILITIES
MOTION: Continue consideration of Resolution 90-019 to March 4, 1991.
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None FILE 440
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
60.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 91-180 PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN - WILLARD
NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
MOTION: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NS-2113 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding
Section 36-407 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code and amending
Sections 36-486 and 36-487, to make minor changes to the City's
parking meter and permit parking regulations, and adding territory
to the Downtown Parking Meter Zone - Community Development Agency
FILE 1030
2. Approve. {Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 91-180 - Transferring $161,800.00 from
account 27-Ol-Various Revenues to account 27-O13-Various Parking
Meter Expenditures FILE 310.05
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 52 FEBRUARY 19, 1991
3. Approve.
Increase in the Community Development Agency's personnel
allocation by one Parking Meter Technician position.
FILE 505
4. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-020 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Aha establishing the Willard Pe~nit Parking District -
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Acosta SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
None
None FILE 1030
60.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 184 - SIGNS - WESTEND DISTRICT SUBSTATION
MOTION: 1. Accept.
Donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from Chong Ung Kim
FILE 715
2. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 184 - Transferring $2,000.00 from account
ll-O1-5798-Gifts and Donations to account ll-343-6381-Police
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
None
None FILE 310.05
RECESSED TO COI~4UNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 5:35 P.M.
RECONVENED - 5:36 P.M. - All Councilmembers present.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING (TAKEN OUT OF ORDER)
25.B. LIMITATIONS ON PUSHCART AND PEDESTRIAN VENDING
MOTION: Continue consideration of Ordinance NS-2115 to March 18, 1991.
MOTION: Pulido SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
Richardson, Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
{See also Minutes page 59.)
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AYES: Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
FILE 625.55.20
FEBRUARY 19, 1991
Councilmember Acosta expressed his disappointment in not being included in
policy formulation sessions regarding regulation of pushcart and pedestrian
vending.
The Mayor requested the City Manager inform Councilmembers regarding any
future meetings on this issue so that interested Councilmembers might
attend.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 5:39 P.M.
The Clerk of the Council announced the City 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:
Hunt vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation)
Petco vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation)
Tran et al vs. City of Santa Ana et al
Government Code Section 54957 to consider personnel matters and also for
the purpose of fulfilling the Charter requirement of conducting a
performance evaluation on the anniversary of the City Manager's appointment.
RECONVENED AND RECESSED TO DINNER - ROOM 831, CITY HALL - 6:31 P.M.
RECONVENED IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:48 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
except Councilmembers Griset and Pulido.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council
to:
Lisa D. Bist, 1205 S. Birch, Ward 6
representative to the Cable Television
Advisory Board
Samuel E. Schull, Ward 6
representative to the Housing Advisory
Con~ission
Herlinda Sullivan, Mayoral
representative to the Human Relations
Commission
Angelina C. Padilla, Ward 4
representative to the Library Board
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Jack Sheldon Spangler, Ward 6
representative to the Library Board
Joan M. Wilkinson, Ward 2
representative to the Personnel Board
Proclamation honoring Santa Ana City
employees called to military service and
their families presented by COUNCILMEMBER
NORTON to:
Sgt. John Henry Dittus III
and the families of Petty Officer
Alfonso Montoya and Sgt. Nicholas
Casson
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. ABANDONMENT 88-A12 - PARTON, VAN NESS AND ROSS STREETS
Proposal to vacate Parton, Van Ness and Ross Streets from First to Walnut
Streets and alleys east of Ross Street
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Register on February 8 and 15, 1991
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Abandonment 88-A12 at
7:58 P.M.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by: Cindy Nelson,
Executive Di rector, Conmnunity Development Agency
Presentation of written communications by Janice C. Guy, Clerk of the
Council: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:00 P.M.
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-022 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Aha vacating Parton, Van Ness and Ross Streets between
Walnut and First Streets, a North-South alley east of Ross Street
between Walnut and First Streets, and an East-West alley between
Ross Street and said North-South alley - Community Development
Agency
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES: Acosta, McGuigan, Norton, Richardson, Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: Griset, Pulido FILE 1040.20
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75.B. EMINENT DOMAIN ACQUISITION - 2026-2030 W. FIRST STREET -
CORPORATE YARD - APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 91-196
Proposal to acquire by condemnation certain real property at 2026-2030 W.
First Street for the project comnonly known as the Corporate Yard
Legal notice mailed February l, 1991
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding acquisition of property by
eminent domain at 2026-2030 W. First Street at 8:00 p.m.
8:01 P.M. - Councilmembers Griset and Pulido rejoined the meeting.
Presentation of staff report, recommendations and comments by: Cindy
Nelson, Executive Director, Community Development Agency
Presentation of written communications by Janice C. Guy, Clerk of the
Council: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.
MOTION: 1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-023 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest and
necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of a fee
title interest in that certain real property located at 2026 and
2030 West First Street {Orange County Assessor's Parcel No.
007-333-05), in the City of Santa Ana, as the site of a
corporation yard/maintenance facility, and authorizing and
directing condemnation thereof FILE 630.05
2. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 91-196 - Transferring $3,600,000.00 from
Various Community Development Agency Revenue account to Various
Capital Outlay Fund accounts
MOTION: Pulido SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
None
None FILE 310.05
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75.C. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY - PJkITT AND McFADDEN - SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
Proposal to grant an exception to sale of public property requirements
Legal notice published in the O.C. Re~ister on February ll, 1991
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the granting an exception to
the sale of public property requirements at 8:05 p.m.
Presentation of staff report, recommendations and comments by: Cindy
Nelson, Executive Director, Community Development Agency
Presentation of written communications by Janice C. Guy, Clerk of the
Council: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
MOTION: 1.
Grant an exception to sale of City property requirements in
accordance with provisions of Article V, Section 2-709 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code. FILE 630.15
2. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and
Clerk to execute agreement.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE SECOND BAPTIST
CHURCH - For the sale of City property to the church for parking
purposes, in the amount of $40,000.00 - Community Development
Agency A-91-019
DEED
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
None
None
ORDINA~(CES - FIRST READING
25.A. ZOA 90-017 - BAN ON OUTDOOR SWAP MEETS
Staff presentation by: Robyn Uptegraff, Executive Director, Planning and
Building Agency
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
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ORDINANCE NS-2114 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Aha
amending Sections 41-377.5, 41-378, and 41-489 of the Santa Aha
Municipal Code and adding Section 41-445, to delete open-air
markets, swap meets and fair§rounds from the list of
conditionally permitted uses in the C2 Use District, to require
that business uses in the CR District be conducted within
buildings, and to prohibit open air swap meets in the M2 District
- Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Griset SECOND: Young
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Griset, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson, Young
Acosta, Norton
None FILE 625.55
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
85.A.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AMERICAN TROOPS INVOLVED IN OPEP~TION
DESERT STORM (ACOSTA)
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN TROOPS AND THEIR
FAMILIES INVOLVED IN OPERATION DESERT STORM
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is anxious to show support of the
men and women serving our country in the Persian Gulf War; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is cognizant of the personal
sacrifices and difficult times that the families of these brave enlisted
men and women are experiencing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana will display yellow ribbons on the
water tower, City Hall, and City vehicles as symbols of our pride, concern
and constancy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana will display a large banner across
Main Street at Fourth Street that carries this message "Santa Ana Supports
Our Troops"; and
WHEREAS, American flags will be displayed along Fourth Street; and
WHEREAS, the families of City employees who are serving in
Operation Desert Storm will be invited to Santa Aha Council Chambers for a
special presentation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA does hereby support the American troops and their families who
are involved in Operation Desert Storm, and takes great pride in saluting
these troops and their loved ones.
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MOTION: Acosta
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: McGuigan
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
None
None FILE 120
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
25.B. LIMITATIONS ON PUSHCART AND PEDESTRIAN VENDING
Councilmember McGuigan reported the receipt of a petition requesting a ban
on all pushcarts in residential areas, and asked the Clerk to include the
petition in the public record. FILE 625.55.20
85.B.
MOTION:
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (ACOSTA)
Do not approve extension of agreement.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DAVID N. REAM -
Employment agreement for the period ending February 28, 1994 -
City Manager
MOTION:
MOTION: Norton SECOND: Acosta
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Norton
Griset, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson, Young
None
THE MOTION FAILED.
Approve extension of foregoing agreement.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Griset, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson, Young
NOES: Acosta, Norton A-89-018
ABSENT: None
CO~4ENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following persons spoke in opposition to shutting down the outdoor
swap meet at Rancho Santiago College:
Rafael Solorzano, 909 N. Raitt
Arney Gomez, 11935 Hermosura St., Norwalk
Carmen Jurado, 2359 W. Roberta, Fullerton
Rodney Burge, 9572 Madison, Westminster
Lay Singh Woo, 3900 W. Fifth St., #F6
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Diana Alvarez, 1407 N. Bush
Andres Balderas, 9330 Larkspur Dr., Westminster
Lucinda Solorzano, 909 N. Raitt
Alex Vega, 1403 N. Spur§eon
Mike Sallinger, 1572 Kenneth, expressed his opposition to Alignment Number
2 for the proposed San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor.
Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth St., expressed disappointment that the Rancho
Santiago Swap Meet speakers had not provided input regarding the ban on
outdoor swap meets {Item 25.A.)
John Raya, spoke concerning the need to modify the landscaping plan for
the Bristol Widening due to the extended California drought, the adequacy
of the City's defense with respect to the recent court case involving the
homeless, and the seriousness of the recent gang warfare incident in Alona
Park.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:08 P.M.
The Clerk of the Council announced the City Council was recessing to
Closed Session pursuant to:
Government Code Section 54956.91a) to confer with the City Attorney
regarding pending litigation which had been initiated formally, and to
which the City was a party, to wit:
Hunt vs. City of Santa Aha (Worker's Compensation)
Petco vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation)
Tran et al vs. City of Santa Aha et al
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 9:21 P.M. - All Councilmembers present.
70.A.
MOTION:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Authorize settlements as follows:
Hunt vs. City of Santa Ana {Worker's Compensation), stipulation
in the amount of $29,505.00
Petco vs. City of Santa Ana {Worker's Compensation), stipulation
in the amount of $15,120.00
Tran et al, Claim Nos. 90-199 through 90-202, in the amount of
$38,000.00
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido,
Richardson, Young
None
None FILE 410.10
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go.c. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Norton left the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
In response to an inquiry from Councilmember Acosta, Council Services
Manager Lorraine Lazarine indicated Coween Dickerson had been sent a W-4
Form and that the amount owed by the City to Dickerson was 5600.00.
The City Manager indicated he would provide a report concerning the City's
water conservation efforts in response to Acosta's inquiry.
Councilmember Acosta inquired as to whether the City was developing a
"gang warfare" suppression plan. The City Manager responded that the
Santa Ana Police Department's Gang Unit was increased in last year's
budget and the Police Department was currently expending considerable
effort to reduce gang warfare.
Councilmember Acosta commended the Santa Aha Police Department for its
successful action in dispersing a noisy party in his neighborhood. He
also expressed his thanks to the Council for allowing extended discussion
on the shutting down of the swap meet at Rancho Santiago College,
particularly since the issue had not been an agenda item.
In response to Councilmember McGdigan's question, Community Development
Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson indicated she would provide a
report to the Council on the status of the demolition of the building at
First and Bristol within the next few days.
Mayor Pro Tem Pulido encouraged the listening audience to comment
regarding the proposed pushcart regulation ordinance. He also requested
staff provide the Public Safety Committee wi th information regarding
automated traffic control and citation systems.
Councilmember Richardson informed ~taff that he had received a request
from the Heninger Park neighborhood for installation of a parking plan
similar to that which had been approved for the Willard-Ross neighborhood.
Councilmember Griset and Mayor Young commended David Ream on another
successful year as City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:37 P.M.
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