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Home My WebLink About10-05-1992CALLED TO ORDER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER $, 1992 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:14 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 EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council Absent: NONE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE EMPLOYEE AWARDS 25 Years of Service James Michael Bailey Police Department 20 Years of Service Helen Cantu Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL ~ 302 OCTOBER ~, ]992 PRESENTATIONS Certificate recognizing generous contribution of $7,500.00 to purchase a police dog for the Santa Ana Police Department presented by MAYOR YOUNG to Santa Ana Elk's Lodge 794 Exalted Ruler Art Echternacht Certificate recognizing conduct of an outstanding community festival in Downtown Santa Ana during September 18-20, 1992 presented by COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON to Fiestas Patrias de Independencia Committee members: Manuel Pefia P. Lee Johnson CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced that Items 3.B., 3.C. and 3.E. would be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Pulido SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES Motion: 1.A. 1.B. Approve Minutes. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1992 REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1992 CITY COUNCIL MINUTF~ ~0~ OCTOBER 5, L~92 SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 2oA. COMPUTERIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AT 12 PARK LOCATIONS - To Encino Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $166,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-039 COMPUTERIZED IMAGE DATABASE SYSTEM FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Xlmage Corporation in the amount of $75,667.44 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-046 COMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEM COMPONENTS - HOUSING DIVISION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-050 To Valcom Computer Center in the amount of $11,292.20 To Jaguar/Microage of Riverside in the amount of $297.39 To Megatronics Networking Group on the amount of $108.61 2oD. SECURITY GUARD SERVICE - CENTRAL, MCFADDEN AND NEWHOPE LIBRARIES - To The Wackenhut Corporation for one year with provisions for two one-year extensions, in the estimated amount of $61,700.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-051 SIREN/PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM (25) - To Hi Standard Automotive in the amount of $11,717.81 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-058 2oFo PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS - ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-059 To Davis Taylor Jett Co. in the estimated amount of $40,419.00 To USA Supply, Inc. in the estimated amount of $3,700.00 To Marden Susco, Inc. in the estimated amount of $6,965.00 REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (1,096 FEET) - STREET REHABILITATION - To Ameron, Inc. in the amount of $29,925.92 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-074 Motion: Extend contract for three month~ pending final bid award. 2.Ho CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - With Bradford Building Services (formerly American Building Maintenance Company) in the amount of $12,833.58 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 90-019 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 304 OCTOBER $, 1992 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. STREET REHABILITATION - BRISTOL STREET FROM MCFADDEN AVENUE TO FIRST STREET - To All American Asphalt in the estimated amount of $157,085.96 with total estimated construction cost of $188,890.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1523 3oB. CONSTRUCTION - MONKEY ISLAND/AMAZON'S EDGE EXHIBIT AT SANTA ANA ZOO - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 309.) CONSTRUCTION - CENTENNIAL REGIONAL PARK SOCCER FACILITY PHASE I - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 309. 3.D.' RENOVATION OF ALL PURPOSE COURTS, WALKS AND PARKING LOTS AT MEMORIAL, ADAMS, ALONA, CABRILLO, FLOWER, BOMO KORAL AND PORTOLA PARKS - To Excel Paving Company in the estimated amount of $192,202.14 with total estimated construction cost of $214,750.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 6279 3.E° STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION - WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 3090 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD APPLICATIONS Motion: Receive and file. LAGUNA-MALIBU PARTNERS, INC. - "Indigo Cafe" - 2002 N. Main St. Original, type 47 On-sale general, public eating place Police: Conditional license required Planning: Conditional Use Permit required WEI, Hui-Chu - "Shanghai Inn" - 1621 W. Sunflower Ave., Person-to-person and premises-to-premises transfer, type 47 On-sale general, public eating place Police: Conditional license required Planning: Conditional Use Permit required FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 305 OCTOBER $, 1992 TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS Motion: Approve and file Notice of Exemption; find that the proposed subdivisions and the provisions for design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan; and approve subject to conditions in Planning Manager's report. PARCEL MAP 90-143 - 733 and 735 S. Newhope Street - Filed by Walter A. Sheek to subdivide a 17,423 square foot parcel into two parcels of 9,724 and 7,699 square feet respectively - Planning and Building Agency Zoning Administrator action: Approval FILE PMAP FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAPS Motion: Approve final map and accept the dedications thereon. 10.A. PARCEL MAP 91-106 - 1301-1565 W. 17TH STREET - Subdivides 36.77 acres of land into 10 parcels to allow the phased renovation and redevelopment of Bristol Marketplace - Public Works Agency FILE PMAP 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 DR. SUSAN SAXE-CLIFFORD - For psychological services for one year with an option for two one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Police Department A-92-123 12.B. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DR. DEBORAH C. STEWARD - For medical examinations of alleged sexual assault victims for one year with the option for two additional one year extensions in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00 - Police Department A-92-124 12.C. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND V.L. AND AVA RUTH MCGOWAN - For the acquisition of real property at 1405 S. Bristol in the amount of $254,000.00 - Community Development Agency A-92-125 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 306 OCTOBER $, 1992 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Nydia F. Hernandez, 2730 N. Flower, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON as the Ward 2 representative to the Library Board for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 (Replacing Mendoza) FILE BC Deborah G. Cooper, 932 W. 20th St., recommended by COUNCILMEMBER ACOSTA as a representative to the Human Relations Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 FILE BC 13.B. Motion: RESIGNATIONS Accept with regret; authorize preparation of appropriate recognition for service to the ~ty. Marjorie Beacom, Mayoral representative to the Library Board by telephone to the Clerk of the Council effective October 5, 1992 (Term expires 11/30/92) FILE BC Richard Kopel, Private Sector representative to the Private Industry Council by letter effective September 30, 1992. (Term expires 2/1/93) FILE BC CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. 15.A. The September 21, 1992 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:45 p.m. on September 17, 1992. 15.B. The resignation by Marjorie Beacom from the Library Board was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:30 a.m. on September 25, 1992. 15.C. The resignation by Richard Kopel from the Private Industry Council was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:35 p.m. on September 29, 1992. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 307 OCTOBER 5, L092 NON-CATEGORIZED ITEMS 19.A. PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL Motion: Authorize. Risk Manager, upon review and approval of the Executive Director of Personnel Services, City Manager and City Attorney, to renew the Property Insurance Program from November 1, 1992 to November 1, 1993 and report back to City Council 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 previoas 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 a~rmative. Absences at the meeting are recorded as such. 21.A. DEVELOPMENT FEE - MEMORY LANE INTERCEPTOR (Placed on first reading on September 21, 1992 by a 6/0 vote with Norton absent.) Ordinance published in the O.C. Reporter on September 25, 1992 Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2178 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana establishing the Memory Lane Interceptor Sewer Development Fee - Public Works Agency FILE BK *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** CITY COUNCIL MIN~rES 308 OCTOBER ~, 1992 BUSINESS SESSION PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES Slide presentation showing proposed Monkey Island/Amazon's Edge and Centennial Regional Park Soccer Facility by Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Allen Doby Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. CONSTRUCTION - MONKEY ISLAND/AMAZON'S EDGE EXHIBIT AT SANTA ANA ZOO - To Javaid Contractors, Inc. in the estimated amount of $877,184.00 with total estimated construction cost of $1,043,900.00 - Public Works Agency PROS 6231/7629/ 7653 CONSTRUCTION - CENTENNIAL REGIONAL PARK SOCCER FACILITY PHASE I - To Javaid Contractors, Inc. in the estimated amount of $943,599.00 with total estimated construction cost of $1,092,580.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 6265/7504 MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Young VOTE: A YES: NOES: Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None Councilmember Richardson noted that the proposed Street Lighting Installation would represent a significant improvement in the Willard Neighborhood. Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. STREET LIGHTING INSTALLATION - WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD - To Steiny & Company, Inc. in the estimated amount of $61,706.00 with total estimated construction cost of $75,450.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7123 MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido CITY COUNCIL MIN~'FI~ 30~ OCTOBER ~, 1992 VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None RESOLUTIONS 35.A. ESTABLISHMENT - EASTSIDE PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 92-087 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing the Eastside Permit Parking District - Public Works Agency MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Young Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE BK PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. APPEAL APPLICATION 92-004 - CUP 92-013 - 3315-3317 W. HARVARD STREET Filed by Smart SMR of California, Inc. to allow the construction of an 82-foot high, freestanding, wood antenna located at 3315-3317 West Harvard Street Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on August 10, 1992 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Doughty, Godinez, Mills, Mondo Casteix, Oliver None Legal Notice mailed September 25, 1992. The Mayor noted that the wood antenna proposed for construction by Smart SMR of California was not a standard cellular telephone installation, but a link in a communications CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 310 OCTOBER 5, 1992 system which would affect businesses in Santa Ana. The Mayor requested the Council refer the Appeal Application back to the Planning Commission for further study based on the critical nature of this antenna to private mobile communications. Councilmember Richardson commented that should the Planning Commission deny the Conditional Use Permit application a second time, the ruling of the Planning Commission should stand without further appeals. Motion: Refer Conditional Use Permit 92-013 to the Planning Commission for further study. MOTION: Young SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILECUP 75.B. ABANDONMENT 91-A4 - PORTIONS OF WESTWOOD AVENUE AND TOWNER STREET NORTH OF CIVIC CENTER DRIVE Request filed by FHP, Inc. to vacate portions of Towner Street and Westwood Avenue north of Civic Center Drive Legal Notice published in O.C. Reporter on September 25 and October 2, 1992 Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission by a 6-0 vote The Mayor opened the public heating regarding Abandonment 91-A4 relating to portions of Westwood Avenue and Towner Street north of Civic Center Drive at 6:48 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None Florence I2.ach and Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, spoke in opposition to the abandonment expressing concerns regarding traffic impacts resulting from the street closures. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 311 OCTOBER 5, L~2 Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 92-088 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana vacating portions of Westwood Avenue and Towner Street north of Civic Center Drive - Community Development Agency MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: Acosta, Griset, McGuigan, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE BK PRESENTATION City Seal Plaque presented by MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO to Albert Gipson, Sr. for his service on the Human Relations Commission RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY - 6:59 P.M. RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:00 P.M. - All Councilmembers present. COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Kaniski, 1614 W. Ninth Street, expressed concern regarding the mass removal of trees in and around West Ninth Street and presented a petition to the City Council requesting that trees scheduled for removal be evaluated on an individual basis and that all affected property owners and residents be notified of pending tree removals. Paul Lc, 810 S. Bristol, asked the Council why the City would not permit him to open a lawn mower shop at his property on 810 S. Bristol. Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff explained that Mr. Le could continue his lawn mower shop business on the present site, but could not move the shop to 810 S. Bristol since this proposed location has insufficient parking. In response to Councilmember Acosta's request, she indicated she would provide a clarifying memo to the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 312 OCTOBER 5, 1992 David Keller, 1605 N. Parton, complained that some neighborhood association representatives were using community linkage meetings for political purposes which in his opinion is improper and possibly illegal. Kathleen Sage, representing the Orange County Employees Association, thanked the City Council and City Staff for their outstanding work in improving the safety of the Civic Center area by cooperating with a variety of interested groups to remove the "tent city" and relocate the homeless to other shelters. Florence Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, opined that the area adjacent to Rancho Santiago College has been made barren by the extensive removal of trees. She also expressed concern that Councilmembers, and Council Candidates if elected, who worked for County agencies would have conflict of interest in representing the City vis-a-vis the County. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Pulido noted the recent shooting in the E1 Comai Restaurant parking lot and requested staff review the restaurant's Conditional Use Permit for possible modification of operating hours. He also requested that staff provide him with information relative to parking motorhomes on residential streets. In response to Councilmember Richardson's inquiry, Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff reported the Planning Commission was studying the issue of businesses with 24-hour operations and that a report from the Planning Commission would be forthcoming to the Council in 30-45 days. Councilmember Richardson also thanked Kathleen Sage for appearing at the Council meeting to express support for the Council's action in relocating the homeless out of the Civic Center area. He also thanked Police Chief Paul Walters and Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Allen Doby for their agencies' excellent work in clearing the Civic Center area. Mayor Young noted his and Councilmember Richardson's attendance at the recent ceremonies commemorating the renovation of the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Santa Ana and urged the listening audience to drop by the facility to appreciate the architectural and historical significance of the renovation. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 7:24 P.M. The Clerk of the Council announced that the City Council was recessing to Closed Session pursuant to: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 313 OCTOBER 5, 1992 Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation which had been initiated formally in to which the City was a party, to wit: Clehr vs. City of Santa Ana, and pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding the Clerk of the Council's annual performance review required by Charter Section 705 RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:36 P.M. No action was taken out of Closed Session. Clerk of the Council Cl'rY COUNCIL MINUTES 31g OCTOBER 5, 1992