HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-1992MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 4, 1992
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 Tem
JOHN ACOSTA
DANIEL E. GRISET
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
RICK NORTON (6:16 p. m.)
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON
Absent: NONE
STAFF
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, C/ty Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
Absent: NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation declaring May 1992 as "Water
Awareness Month" presented by MAYOR
YOUNG to Lee Harry, Water Resources
Manager
Plaque presented by MAYOR YOUNG to
Marlena Fryslie of Greenville Fundamental
School - "Water is Life" Poster Contest Winner
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Proclamation declaring May 2-9, 1992 as
"Clean Air Week" presented by
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON to Kathy
Santoro, member of the American Lung
Association Board of Directors and
Chairperson for the Clean Air Planning
Committee
Proclamation recognizing an exemplary act of
civilian bravery presented by
COUNCILMEMBER GRISET to Vincent
Gonzalez for his heroic role in the
apprehension of a criminal suspect at the risk
of his own life
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Young praised the Santa Ana community for its composure during the recent Los
Angeles riots and thanked the Santa Ana Police and Fire Departments for their added
vigilance during the conflict period.
Councilmember Richardson commended Santa Ana Firefighter Lenny Edelman who was shot
in the Los Angeles action and thanked City staff, the Downtown merchants, and all those
involved in maldng the sacrifice to postpone the Cinco de Mayo festivities.
Mayor Young requested that Firefighter Edelman be recognized for his injury in the line of
duty at a future Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the removal of Items 8.A. and 13.A. for separate consideration by the
Council.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
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MINUTES
Motion:
1.A.
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1992
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council action.
REPLACEMENT ~ CONCRETE MIXING TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - To Westrux International in the amount of $45,674.23 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 92-024
EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To
Pressley Peterbilt GMC in the amount of $36,655.47 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 92-027
WATER VALVES - To Marden Susco, Inc. in the amount of $32,866.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-028
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - VARIOUS - To Majich Brothers,
Inc. in the estimated amount of $259,803.00 with total estimated project costs of
$306,583.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 3071/3074
STREET RECONSTRUCTION - SECOND FROM LACY TO STANDARD
AND STANDARD FROM FIRST TO THIRD - To R.A. Ruiz Construction in
the estimated amount of $269,781.09 with total estimated project costs of
$325,381.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7060/7503B
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL APPLICATIONS
Motion: Receive and file.
KIM, Soon and Young S. - "Tia Market" - 1237 W. McFadden, Stock transfer
20 Off-sale beer and wine
Police: No protest
Planning: No action required FILE BK
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 128.)
a.A.
CUP 91-010 - 2731 N. Grand - Filed by PacTel Cellulax to allow the
construction of a cellular telephone facility with a 60-foot high freestanding
antenna in the C5 District - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission action: Approval FILE CUP
FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
Motion: Approve final map and accept abandonment thereon.
IO.A.
PARCEL MAP 91-150 - 510 E. 15th St. - Consolidates 0.14 acre of land into
one parcel for constructing an additional single family residence - Public Works
Agency FILE PMAP
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. APPOINTMENTS - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 129.)
UNINVESTIGATED LIABILITY CLAIMS
Motion: Refer to administration for processing.
14.A. CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM APRIL 11, 1992 TO APRIL 24, 1992 - Clerk of
the Council FILE CLM
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A. The April 20, 1992 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:30 p.m. on April 16, 1992.
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REPORTS
Motion:
16.A.
Receive and file report.
MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1992 -
Finance and Management Services FILE BK
NON-CATEGORIZED ITEMS
19.A.
Motion:
FISHER PARK CONCEPTUAL PLAN
Approve.
Fisher Park Conceptual Plan "C" as prepared by Purkiss/Rose Landscape
Architects and as recommended by staff and the Fisher Park Neighborhood
Association - Recreation and Community Services FILE BK
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 on the previous meeting, but is present for this meeting and does
not declare otherwise, his/her vote is recorded as affirmative. Absences at the meeting are
recorded as such.
21.A.
Motion:
21.B.
Motion:
CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY BOARD COMPENSATION
(Placed on first reading on April 20, 1992, by unanimous vote.)
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2157 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending
Ordinance No. NS-1985 to increase the compensation of the Cable Television
Advisory Board - Recreation and Community Services FILE BK
APPEAL APPLICATION 91-003 - REVOCATION VA 66-12
(Confirms unanimous Council vote of April 20, 1992.)
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-035 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana revoking Variance No. 66-12, which allowed a gasoline service station at
626 South Newhope Street in the R-1 District - Planning and Building Agency
FILE VA
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21.C. CUP 92-002 - RIO'S JEWELRY & LOAN - 301-1/2 N. MAIN
Motion:
(Confirms Council 6/1 vote with Acosta dissenting.)
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-036 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Aha denying Conditional Use Permit Application No. 92-002, which sought to
allow a thrift store at 301 1/2 North Main Street - Planning and Building
Agency FILE CUP
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
60.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-302 - AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
TRUST FUND (AB 2766) FOR FY 91-92
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-302 - Transferring $124,815.00 from
accounts 31-01-5360 and 5812-Air Quality Fund to accounts 31-141, 31-111,
31-505 and 31-611-Various-Air Quality Fund - Planning and Building Agency
FILE APAD
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
BUSINESS SESSION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Councilmember Richardson explained that he needed additional time to review the materials
regarding CUP 91-010.
CUP 91-010 - 2731 N. Grand - Filed by PacTel Cellular to allow the
construction of a cellular telephone facility with a 60-foot high freestanding
antenna in the C5 District - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission action: Approval FILE CUP
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Motion: Continue consideration of CUP 91-010 to May 18, 1992.
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
99.A.
NOMINATIONS
Councilmember McGuigan explained that she wished to add the following Board and
Commission action to the Agenda.
Motion:
Set for consideration at next regularly scheduled meeting.
Marjorie Beacom, 2825 N. Olive Lane, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
McGUIGAN, as the Mayoral representative to the Library Board for a partial
term expiring November 30, 1992. (Replacing Rabine)
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Young
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
13.A.
Motion:
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint.
Brett E. Franklin, 919 E. Catalina, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
RICHARDSON, as an At-large representative to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November 30,
1994 (Replacing Casteix) FILE BC
Leslie W. Rabine, 2212 N. Ross, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
ACOSTA, as Ward 5 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board for
a partial term expiring November 30, 1992 FILE BC
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MOTION: Acosta
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
RESOLUTIONS
35.A. SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTY - JOHN MAAG
RANCH HOUSE - 3101 W. HARVARD STREET
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-037 - 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: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE BK
35.B.
Motion:
REVERSION TO VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-038 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana declaring discontinuance of Phase I of the Mandatory Water Conservation
Ordinance to conserve the available water supply - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Young
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGu~an
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE BK
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35.C. POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND JAIL HOLDING FACILITY -
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-296
Motion:
1. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 92-296 - Transferring $800,000.00 from
account 78-01-5621 to accounts 11-349-6611 and ll-349-6621-Police Detention
Services Fund FILE APAD
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to execute
agreement.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND CRSS, INC. -
For construction management services in the amount of $1,892,300.00 - Public
Works Agency A-92-045
3. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 92-039 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana- Declaration of Official Intent of the City of Santa Ana to reimburse
certain capital expenditures from proceeds of indebtedness - City Manager
MOTION: Acosta
SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
A YES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FY 92-93
Consideration of the use of $4,473,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds
for the purpose of maintaining and upgrading the City's affordable housing stock through
rehabilitation loans, grants and rebates; improving low- and moderate-income neighborhoods
through public improvements and public facilities; and providing social services which
benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Legal notice published in the O.C. Re~,ister on April 24, 1992
The Mayor opened the public heating concerning the City's Fiscal Year 92-93 Community
Development Block Grant Budget 6:33 p.m.
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Presentation of staff report and staff comments by: Community Development Agency
Executive Director Cindy Nelson and Nadine Rodriguez, Chair of the Community
Development Block Grant Citizen's Committee
Presentation of written comments by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
The following persons advocated on behalf of their organizations with respect to the proposed
allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds:
Tuiavii Naea, United Samoa Organization
Doug Bistry, Santa Ana Neighborhood Housing Services
Franklin Pinto, Santa Ana Neighborhood Housing Services
Karen Johnson, Discovery Museum
Kathleen Kaplan, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
Carla Hamilton, Community Resources Opportunity Project
Paula Neal~Reza, United Cerebral Palsy
Shirley Cowen, Feedback Foundation
Rifka Hirsh, The Cambodian Family
Paul Roberts, Pefia Referral
James Sanchez, SER Job Training Center
Leora Nash, Sickle Cell Organization
Maryann Salameda, Orange County Community Consortium
Dr. Dorothy Davis, Pride Development
Joanne Reynolds, Advanced Resources for Foster Kids
Jim Miller, Shelter for the Homeless
Susan Oakson, Orange County Homeless Issues Task Force
Jesus Estrada, Southeast Little League
Timothy Maurier, Olive Crest
Jose Pefia, Pefia Referral
The Mayor closed the public heating at 7:37 p.m.
Motion:
Continue consideration of the proposed Fiscal Year 92-93 Community
Development Block Grant Program and Budget to May 18, 1992.
MOTION: Norton SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
A YES:
NOES:
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None
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RECESSED - 7:38 P.M.
RECONVENED AND RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 7:50 P.M.
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:51 P.M. - All Councilmembers present.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Acosta presented a series of suggested amendments to the City Charter
regarding elections, ethics, and campaign reform.
The following persons spoke in support of elections by ward:
Art Montez, 8283 Mulberry
Zeke Hernandez, 1238 W. Chestnut
Florence Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street
Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street
Sandra Thrower expressed ambivalence regarding ward elections.
Councilmember Acosta explained it was not his intention for the Council to act immediately
upon the materials he had distributed, but rather that Councilmembers review the materials
and act on them at a future Council meeting.
Motion: Continue consideration of the following to June 1, 1992.
85.A. ELECTION BY WARD (ACOSTA)
85.B. CAMPAIGN FUNDING LIMITATIONS (ACOSTA)
MOTION: Acosta
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Norton
Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
The Mayor requested the City Attorney review Councilmember Acosta's proposals for
possible conflict with Supreme Court or other judicial decisions.
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COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Magaret E. Farris, 11751 S. Harbor Blvd., #120, expressed concern regarding the safety of
her daughter, and requested her daughter be placed in a Black foster home.
Alfredo Amezcua, 106 W. Fourth Street, Suite 305, congratulated the City Council for
taking the leadership in proposing an anti-gang program, updated the Council regarding the
recent truce and march conducted by neighborhood gangs, and indicated he was looking
forward to the City's response to his recent Ten-point Gang Prevention Program.
Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, expressed concern that the Constitutional separation of
Church and State resulted in negative societal behaviors.
Brad Pohlmann, 2325 N. Forest, reported that he had not yet been notified concerning a
meeting regarding tree removal and street and sidewalk improvements in his neighborhood.
Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross indicated that the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Committee would be reviewing the City's policies and procedures
regarding tree removal on May 7, 1992 and that a meeting with neighborhood residents
would be scheduled thereafter.
Antonio Villa, 1808 S. Van Ness, requested relief from overly-harsh enforcement of Santa
Aha Municipal Code Section 36-136(c) regarding the length of time produce trucks are
permitted to stop at a single location. The Mayor requested the City Manager and Police
Chief review Mr. Villa's complaint.
Val Fish, 11663 Canvasback Circle, Moreno Valley, reported a food-vending truck was
parking for twelve hours at a time in front of his apartment building at 1030 W. Highland
Street and requested the City Council assist him in abating this condition.
Ron Heike, 1010 W. Santa Clara, requested the City assist Polly's Pies in relocating from its
current site on North Main Street to another site within the City; suggested that the City
Manager be given clearly defined objectives by the Council on an annual basis; and opined
that solving traffic problems was a Public Works Agency Traffic Division responsibility that
should not be delegated to neighborhood groups.
Alex Vega expressed concerns regarding gang activity and indicated it was time for the
community to get together to solve youth problems.
Wayne Rash, 3158 S. Main Street, eulogized former Santa Ana Councilmember J. E. Ogden
Markel who had recently passed away.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Acosta reported that the City Attorney had informed him that an Overnight
Camping ordinance had been forwarded to the City Manager for his review and appropriate
action. The Mayor requested that the camping ordinance be provided to Councilmembers.
Councilmember Acosta noted that a trust fund had been established for the Mauro Meza
family and asked that any contributions be addressed to the Mauro Meza Family Trust Fund,
Security Pacific National Bank, P.O. Box 1139, Santa Ana, 92701.
In response to Councilmember Acosta's inquiry, the City Manager responded that maps
showing the City's new ward boundaries would be provided to the Council at its next
Council meeting.
Also in response to Councilmember Acosta's concern, the Public Works Agency Executive
Director indicated he would investigate safety concerns relative to tree-stump grinding
activity at 22nd and Bristol Streets.
Councilmember Acosta reported that he had walked in the youth-gang march on Sunday,
May 3, 1992 and felt personally moved by the sincerity of the gang members' efforts to
work toward peace and harmony. He expressed the opinion that those youths seem to be
reaching out for guidance, direction, continuing education, and recreational activities to
supplant their negative gang behaviors.
Councilmember Norton asked the City Manager if the letter from Jim Walker dated April 26,
1992 might be published in "Eye On Santa Ana." The City Manager indicated he would
investigate.
Mayor Young reported that the City had lost some momentum toward implementing a youth
anti-gang program due to the racial conflicts in Los Angeles last week, but that the City
would be moving forward again with the program.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:19 P.M. - In honor of former Councilmember J. E. Ogden Markel.
/~t Janice C. Guy
Clerk of the Council
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