HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-1991MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 21, 1991
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:09 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
DAN YOUNG, Mayor
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tern
JOHN ACOSTA
DANIEL E. GRISET
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
RICK NORTON
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON
Absent: NONE
STAFF
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
RICHARD E. LAY, Assistant City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
Absent: NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SERVICE AWARDS
Led by members of Cub Scout Den 4, Pack
123, Greenville Elementary School, and the
Den Chief of Cub Scout Pack 265, MacArthur
School
MAYOR YOUNG
20 Years of Service
Chris Trinajstich - Police Department
Charles Backes - Fire Department
Dennis Cessna - Finance and Management
Services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 299 OCTOBER 21, 1991
25 Years of Service
Charles Williams - Fire Department
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation declaring the month of October as
"National Quality Month" was presented by
MAYOR YOUNG to the following Quality
Planning Team Members Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency Robyn
Uptegraff, Library Services Manager Margaret
Jean Owens, Training Coordinator Jim
Stikeleather and Deputy Fire Chief Ray
Comeau
Proclamation declaring the week of October 28
through November 1, 1991, as "Santa Ana
School/Business Partnership Week," presented
by COUNCILMEMBER GRISET to Santa Ana
Unified School District Superintendent Rudy
M. Castruita and Santa Ana Chamber of
Commerce President Mike Metzler
City Seal Plaque for service on the
Community Redevelopment Commission
from 1983 to 1991 presented by
COUNCILMEMBER McGUIGAN to
outgoing Ward 1 representative Bill Mack
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Clerk of the Council reported receipt of an amended attendance report for the Library
Board indicating all absences for Angelina Padilla should be excused. The Clerk noted the
motion on Item 13.A. should be amended to "Receive and file the report", and to strike the
instructions relative to declaring the seat to be vacated.
Councilmember McGuigan requested that Items 3.D. and 13.B. be removed for separate
action.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
A YES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 300 OCTOBER 21, 1991
MINUTES
Motion:
1.A.
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1991
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE - RECREATION CENTERS - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 91-058
Interclean for two years, in the annual amount of $35,643.72
American Building Maintenance Co. for two years, in the annual amount of
$11,400.00
COPIER FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE OF
COPIERS CITYWIDE - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 91-063
PURCHASE OF ONE KODAK EKTAPRINT 908 COPIER - To Eastman
Kodak Company in the net amount of $18,074.00, including first year
maintenance costs
COPIER MAINTENANCE - For one year with provision for two one-year
extensions
Micro Tech Services in the estimated amount of $16,990.02
Image IV Systems, Inc. in the estimated amount of $12,159.05
Eastman Kodak Company in the estimated amount of $26,415.99
MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE PLANTS AND TREES - To SJM Management
Inc./dba Botanica for a one-year period with provisions for two one-year
extensions in the estimated amount of $14,280.10 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 91-067
2oD.
AUTOMOTIVE FILTERS - To United Syatt America Corporation for a term of
two years in the estimated annual amount of $11,774.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 91-069
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 301 OCTOBER 21, 1991
Motion:
2.E.
2oF.
2.Go
2.Ho
Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL AND SERVICING - To A-Throne Co. for a
two-year period, in the annual amount of $16,905.20 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 91-073
SOFT BODY ARMOR CLASS II (BULLETPROOF VESTS)- To Uniform
Center, a division of Long Beach Uniform Co., Inc., for one year, in the
estimated amount of $23,971.26 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 91-077
ELECTRONIC SURVEY EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS SURVEY
CREWS - To Brunson Instrument Company in the amount of $13,076.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 91-081
UTILITY TRUCK WITH EXTENDED CAB FOR PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY WATER DIVISION - To Tom Bell Chevrolet in the amount of
$17,149.22 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 91-084
Motion:
2.I.
o
o
Authorize one-year renewals.
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - In the total
estimated amount of $922,569.88 - Finance and Management Services
STRIPING PAINT - To Pervo Paint in the estimated amount of $127,064.53
SPEC 90-056
A C VALVES - To Davis Taylor-Jett Co in the estimated amount of $41,446.63
SPEC 90-080
SIGNS ~ To Maneri Sign Co., Inc. in the estimated amount of $17,833.24
SPEC 90-083
HARDWARE - To Zumar Industries, Inc. in the estimated amount of
$10,494.06 SPEC 90-083
HYDRANTS - To Davis Taylor-Jett Co. in the estimated amount of $46,079.62
SPEC 90-085
Motion:
6.
Authorize one-year renewals.
METER BOXES - To Eisel Enterprises, Inc. in the estimated amount of
$30,598.29 SPEC 90-086
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10.
11.
12.
SAND AND GRAVEL - To Owl Rock Products in the estimated amount of
$26,669.73 SPEC 90-088
SAND - To E1 Toro Materials Co. in the estimated amount of $37,393.62
SPEC 90-088
DUCTILE IRON PIPE - JOB SITE - To Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co. in
the estimated amount of $144,988.95 SPEC 90-091
DUCTILE IRON PIPE - SMALL LOTS - To Marden Susco, Inc. in the
estimated amount of $21,910.1 ! SPEC 90-091
PORTLAND CEMENT - To Geller's Ready-Mix Concrete Co. in the estimated
amount of $66,796.94 SPEC 90-134
ASPHALT CONCRETE AND PLANT MIX ~ To Industrial Asphalt in the
estimated amount of $351,894.16 SPEC 90-135
Motion:
2.J.
Amend contract.
TWO-WAY POLICE RADIOS - With Motorola Communications &
Electronics, Inc. for an additional 35 radios in the amount of $40,767.59
Finance and Management Services SPEC 91-024
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS - BRISTOL STREET AND CIVIC CENTER -
FAIRVIEW STREET AND ALTON AVENUE - To Baxter-Griffin Company,
Inc. in the amount of $97,700.00 with total estimated project costs of
$115,400.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1495/7067
3.Bo
TREE TRIMMING (PHASE I) - VARIOUS STREETS - To West Coast
Arborists in the amount of $48,461.70 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 2167
ROSS STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CIVIC CENTER DRIVE TO
WASHINGTON AVENUE - To Nobest, Incorporated in the estimated amount
of $217,915.50 with total estimated project costs of $257,150.00 - Public Works
Agency PROJ 2564
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 303 OCTOBER 21, 1991
3.Eo
TREE PLANTING (PHASE XVlII) - VARIOUS STREETS - Removed for
further discussion and action. (See Minutes page 308.)
ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AT FUTURE
CORPORATION YARD SITE - To Charlie Ray Gann in the estimated amount
of $89,495.00 with total estimated project costs of $108,500.00 - Public Works
Agency PROJ 6209A & B
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL APPLICATIONS
Motion: Receive and file.
5.Ao
PARK, Ok and Sang - "Family Liquor Market" - 1711 W. Fifth St., Person-to-
person, type 21 Off-sale general
Police: No protest
Planning: No action required
SHOUNIA, Nadir and Samira - "Qwik Korner" - 3705 S. Bristol St., Dropping
partner off type 20 Off-sale beer and wine
Police: No protest
Planning: No action required FILE 405
Motion:
10.A.
FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
Approve final parcel map.
PARCEL MAP 90-395 - 1903-15 W. First Street - Consolidates six existing lots
into one 0.59 acre parcel for the purpose of developing a commercial retail
center - Public Works Agency FILE 625.25
NOTICES OF COMPLETION
Motion: Authorize release of performance, monument, labor and material bonds.
ll.A.
TRACT MAP 11374 - 1101 W. Stevens Avenue - Consolidated 10.23 acres of
land for the purpose of converting 256 existing apartments into condominiums -
Public Works Agency FILE 625.30
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 304 OCTOBER 21, 1991
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Authorize City Attorney to prepare and Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements.
12.A.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND LABELLE-
MARVIN - For Citywide pavement structural evaluation services in an amount
not to exceed $60,000.00 - Public Works Agency A-91-119
12.B.1.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ASL
CONSULTING ENGINEERS - For design engineering services in an amount
not to exceed $100,000.00 - Public Works Agency A-91-120
12.B.2.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND IWA
ENGINEERS - For design engineering services in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00 - Public Works Agency A-91-121
12.B.3.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND CHURCH
ENGINEERING - For design engineering services in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00 - Public Works Agency A-91-122
12.C.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND PACIFIC
BELL ~ For the installation of underground facilities at the new Santa Aha
Corporation Yard site - Public Works Agency A-91-123
12.D.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ASL
CONSULTANTS - Amendment to agreement for engineering services for the
Bristol Reservoir expansion increasing the not-to-exceed amount from
$281,360.00 to $330,860.00 caused by the realignment of Santiago Creek
proposed by the County * Public Works Agency A-91-124
12.E.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON - For a grant of easement for the installation of
facilities necessary to supply electrical power to Bowers Museum - Community
Development Agency A-91-125
DEED
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Motion: Receive and file.
13.A. BIANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT - APRIL-SEPTEMBER 1991 - Clerk of
the Council FILE 110
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 305 OCTOBER 21, 1991
Motion:
13.B.
(Removed for separate action)
CURRENT VACANCIES STATUS REPORT DATED OCTOBER 8, 1991 -
Clerk of the Council FILE 110
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
Motion: Refer to administration for processing.
14.A. CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 1991 TO OCTOBER 11, 1991
- Clerk of the Council FILE 415
Motion:
15.A.
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
The October 7, 1991 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza at 12:00 noon October 2, 1991.
REPORTS
Motion:
16.A.
16.B.
File reports.
MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF JULY 31, 1991 - Finance
and Management Services FILE 310.25
MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF AUGUST 31, 1991 -
Finance and Management Services FILE 310.25
HEARINGS ANDRELATEDMATTERS
18.A.
Motion:
ABANDONMENT 90-A7 - PORTIONS OF SIXTH STREET EAST OF
GRAND AVENUE - SET FOR NOVEMBER 18, 1991
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-096 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana declaring its intention to vacate Sixth Street east of Grand Avenue, setting a
public hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted and published -
Community Development Agency FILE 1040.20
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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OCTOBER 21, Lqgl
NON-CATEGORIZED ITEMS
19.A. PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL
Motion: Authorize.
Risk Manager, with Executive Director of Personnel Services, City Manager
and City Attorney review and approval, to renew the Property Insurance
Program from November 1, 1991 to November 1, 1992 and report results to the
City Council - Personnel Services FILE 435.22
MULTI-UNIT RENTAL REHABILITATION GRANTS
19.B.
Motion:
Approve.
Modification to the rental rehabilitation program to permit the granting of funds
for multi-unit rental housing projects - Community Development Agency
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. Ifa
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.
21.A.
BIRTCHER XEROX CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Placed on first reading on October 7, 1991, by 7/0 vote.)
Ordinance published in the O.C. Reporter on October 11, 1991
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2149 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana approving an
amendment to the development agreement between the City of Santa Ana and
Xerox Centre Partners (formerly Birtcher Xerox Partners) for Xerox Centre -
Planning and Building Agency A-91-118
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 307 OCTOBER 21, 1991
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
60.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-112 - SOUTHWEST SENIOR CENTER
Motion: 1. Accept.
Donation in the amount of $1,500.00 from Peter Muth
2. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-112 - Transferring $1,500.00 from
account 11-01-5798-Gifts and Donations to account 11-234-6641- Community
Services - Recreation and Community Services FILE 310.05
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
BUSINESS SESSION
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES
Councilmember McGuigan requested that the Exhibit attached to Item 3.D. be corrected to
show tree planting would occur on Tampion Avenue in lieu of Davit Avenue.
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
goD.
TREE PLANTING (PHASE XVIII) - VARIOUS STREETS - To Bemus
Landscaping in the amount of $8,024.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 2713
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Acosta
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 308 OCTOBER 21, 1991
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Motion: I. File report.
13.B. CURRENT VACANCIES STATUS REPORT DATED OCTOBER 8, 1991 -
Clerk of the Council
2. Set nomination for consideration at next regular meeting.
Ivan V. McKinney, 3010 S. Rita Way, nominated by COUNCILMEMBER
McGUIGAN as the Ward 1 representative to the Community Redevelopment
Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 1992 (Replacing Mack)
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE 110
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
25.A.
TRAFFIC REGULATION REVISIONS - ALLEYS, PARKWAYS, PERMIT
PARKING DISTRICTS
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2146 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending
Sections 36-135 and 36-493 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to authorize
Police Officers to remove vehicles which are illegally parked in alleys or
parkways or in permit parking districts - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE 1030
CITY COUNCIL MINIJTES 309 OCTOBER 21, 1991
RESOLUTIONS
35.A. SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTY - KOEPSEL HOUSE -
1801 N. BUSH STREET
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-097 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana designating a certain building as historical property for inclusion in the City
of Santa Ana Register of Historic Property - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE 205
35.B.
Motion:
APPLICATION - MEASURE M SUPER STREET FUNDS - HARBOR
BOULEVARD
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-098 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana to submit a grant application for Measure M Super Street Funds - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Norton
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE 1025
35.C.
Motion:
APPLICATION - ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION
FUNDS - FALLBROOK DRIVE
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 91-099 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana approving the application for grant funds for the Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation Program under Section 164.56 of the Streets and
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 310 OCTOBER 21, 1991
Highways Code 1989 for the Fallbrook Drive project - Recreation and
Community Services/Public Works Agency
MOTION: Acosta
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Pulido
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE 1025
Councilmember Acosta requested that the Council consider naming the passive park proposed
for the Fallbrook Drive area in honor of Peter J. Muth.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. APPEAL APPLICATION 91-3 - REVOCATION VA 66-12
Filed by UC Auto Service to overturn the Planning Commission's decision to revoke VA 66-
12 to allow the operation of an auto repair facility at 626 S. Newhope Street
Recommended for revocation by the Planning Commission on May 28, 1991 by the
following vote:
AYES: Casteix, Miller, Godinez, Mondo, Mills
NOES: None
ABSENT: Doughty
Legal notice mailed on July 5, 1991
The public hearing was closed on July 15, 1991 and and the matter continued to October 21,
1991 by a 6/0 vote with Griset absent.
Motion: Continue consideration of Appeal Application 91-3 to April 20, 1992 contingent
upon applicant's submitting plans for including gasoline sales on the site for Site
Plan Review by the Planning Department within 90 days.
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Pulido
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE 625.45
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 311 OCTOBER 21, 1S91
75.B. BRISTOL STREET WIDENING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM - APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 92-064, 92-065
Proposal to amend the FY 91-92 Final Statement to recognize additional grant revenue and to
reallocate funds from Windsor Park Concession Stand Project 7816 to Serome Park
Concession Stand Project 7814
Legal notice published in the Register on October 12, I991
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding amendments to the Community Development
Block Grant Program at 6:42 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by: Cindy Nelson, Executive Director,
Community Development Agency
Presentation of written comments by Janice C. Guy, Clerk of the Council: None
Florence Leach, 2025 W. Tenth St., spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Executive Director Nelson clarified that should the Federal Government terminate the
Community Development Block Grant Program, the City's obligation to repay the $20
million dollar loan to the Housing and Urban Development Agency would cease.
Motion: I. Approve.
Amendment to FY 91-92 Final Statement to allow for a $20 million Section 108
loan to fund the Bristol Street Widening project FILE 610.05
2. Authorize.
City Manager to submit the Section 108 loan guarantee application and any
subsequent amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development FILE 610.05
3. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-064 - Transferring $1,000 from account
135-01-5350-CDBG Revenue to account 135-140-6911-PROJ 7596-
Contingency FILE 310.05
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-065 - Transferring $87,470.00 from
account 135-149-6631-PROJ 7816 Windsor Concession Stand to account 135-
149-6631-PROJ 7814 Jerome Concession Stand and $87,470.00 from account
301-232-6631-PROJ 6245-Recreation/Community Svs. Jerome Park Concession
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 312 OCTOBER 21, 1991
Stand to account 301-232-6631-PROJ 6244 Recreation/Community Svs.
Windsor Park Concession Stand FILE 310.05
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Young
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None
75.C. SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT AND HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT
Public hearing on the preliminary draft of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and
the preliminary draft of the Household Hazardous Waste Element
Legal notice published in the Register and mailed on September 20, 1991
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the preliminary drafts of the Source
Reduction and Recycling and the Household Hazardous Waste Elements at 6:58 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by: Stuart Chuck, Enterprise Manager,
Public Works Agency
Presentation of written comments by Janice C. Guy, Clerk of the Council: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
No action was taken by the City Council on this matter.
NOTE: This public hearing was conducted pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 41793
for the purpose of receiving public comments on the preliminary drafts of the Source
Reduction and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element.
FILE 837
CITY CO}~]k[ClL ]~N~JTES 313 OCTOBER 21, 1991
75.D.
APPEAL APPLICATION 91-4 - VA 91-3
The Appeal Application was filed by Danny Aguirre; representing the Apostolic Church, to
appeal the denial by the Planning Commission of a variance from setback, landscaping and
parking requirements for a proposed church and medical office located at 112-122 E.
Pomona Street and 111-121 E. Berkeley
Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on September 9, 1991 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Casteix, Miller, Godinez, Mondo, Doughty
None
Mills
Legal notice mailed on October 10, 1991
Motion:
Continue consideration of Appeal Application 91-4 to November 4, 1991.
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE 625.45
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
85.A. PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES (ACOSTA)
Motion: Authorize.
Payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $16,760.50 to Stokke &
Ridder for defense of Councilmember John Acosta, in People vs. John Acosta,
ABSENT:
The motion FAILED.
Case No. 90CM00691
MOTION: Norton
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
None
SECOND: Acosta
Acosta, Norton
Griset, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson, Young
FILE 410
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 314 OCTOBER 21, 1991
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Margaret Farris, 15200 S. Magnolia, reported abusive language directed to her at the bus
terminal and requested the Council investigate placement of her child in a different foster
home.
Gilbert Melendez, 1610 N. Towner, and Pedro Garcia, 1916 W. Sixteenth Street, requested
information regarding possible purchase by the City of Mr. Garcia's property at 807 N.
Garfield. The City Manager indicated he was investigating the matter and would make a
recommendation within a week.
Richard Moyer, 2302 N. Baker, and Jim Pleman, 315 W. Santa Clara, expressed serious
concerns regarding the traffic increase on Santa Clara due to CalTrans' closure of the LaVeta
overcrossing, and requested immediate remedial action by the City such as barricading Santa
Clara at Broadway to reduce the traffic flow through the neighborhood. The Mayor
requested the City Manager assist the Northwest Homeowners Association distribute meeting
notices to neighborhood residents of any meetings at which this traffic problem would be
discussed.
Councilmember Acosta expressed concern for the safety of children attending Santiago
School and Councilmember Richardson requested that school personnel be involved in the
meetings.
Councilmember McGuigan requested the Council be advised of any meetings held concerning
this issue.
Janet Jones, 17591 Burkwood Circle, Yorba Linda, requested the City of Santa Ana join in a
formal complaint to the Public Utilities Commission concerning the planned closure of
branch offices by the Southern California Gas Company. Councilmember Pulido volunteered
to work with Ms. Jones and Carole Martinez, 17761 Misty Lane, Huntington Beach, and
Judy Simonson, 17135 Buttonwood Street, Fountain Valley, regarding development of a City
position on the matter.
Alex Vega, 1807 W. Fifth Street, requested the Council permit the reopening of the Mercado
(previously sited at Rancho Santiago Community College) at Centennial Park.
90.C.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Norton requested confirmation from the Executive Director of Finance and
Management Services with respect to the City's obligations regarding the $20 million Section
108 Loan for the Bristol Street Widening Project (Item 75.B.) He also requested a status
report from staff regarding development of a gas station at the northwest corner of Bristol
and Segerstrom Streets.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 315 OCTOBER 21, 1991
Councilmember Acosta urged the Council to conduct a Citywide traffic study instead of
approaching traffic problems on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis. He also requested
the Clerk of the Council provide him with a video tape of the Council meeting.
Councilmember McGuigan requested Code Enforcement and Public Works Agency staff
investigate a trash overflow problem caused by a carpet store at First Street and Harbor
Boulevard. She also urged the listening audience to support "Red Ribbon Week" with its
theme of "Drug use is life abuse" and salute those individuals living a healthy lifestyle,
Councilmember Richardson commended the City Attorney on his recent court victory
regarding the City's occupancy ordinance, and thanked Public Works Agency staff for its
assistance with resolving parking problems at Wycliff Plaza at 1401 N. Flower Street. He
also requested staff investigate possible physical changes which could be made at Birch Park
to encourage use of the park by nearby residents and deter use by criminal elements. He
reported receipt of a petition from a number of downtown business owners requesting the
Santa Ana Police Department Substation be relocated to 205 N. Broadway.
Mayor Young noted a recent Los Angeles Times article relating how the City's Problem-
Oriented Policing Program was helping Willard Neighborhood residents reclaim their
community from the drug dealers and other criminals who had been taking over the area.
He thanked the Police Department and congratulated the Police Chief on the Program.
ADJOURNMENT - 8:20 P.M.
· Guy
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 316 OCTOBER 21, 1991