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Home My WebLink About01-04-1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 4, 1993 CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:12 P.M. ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: DAN YOUNG, Mayor MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tern TOM LUTZ LISA MILLS TED R MORENO ROBERT L. RICHARDSON Absent: RICK NORTON (Excused, see Minutes page 2) STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council Absent: NONE PRESENTATIONS City Seal Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS to Harold Gosse, Jr. for his service on the Community Redevelopment Commission CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JANUARY 4, 1~93 City Seal Tile presented by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ to Sarah J. Shaw for her service on the Human Relations Commission OATHS OF OFFICE Administered by the Clerk of the Council to: Dolores Gutierrez as the Ward 1 representative to the Housing Advisory Commission Robert K. Stiens as the Ward 4 representative to the Planning Commission CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced the removal of Item 24.A. for separate action. The Clerk of the Council reported that Councilmember Norton had requested his absence be excused due to his being out of the country. The Clerk also indicated the excused absence would be included on the Consent Calendar for Council approval. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Richardson VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: Norton ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 65. A. COUNCILMEMBER AGENDA ITEMS Motion: Approve. Excused absence for Councilmember Norton CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JANUARY 4, 1993 MINUTES Motion: 1.A. 1.B. 1.C. Approve Minutes. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 1992 REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1992 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 23, 1992 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13. A. NOMINATIONS Motion: Set for consideration at next regular meeting. Michele Morrisey, 2111 N. Ross, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 FILE BC James T. Walker, 3721 S. Ross, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 FILE BC 13.B. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Brian A. Bist, 1205 S. Birch Street, recommended by MAYOR PRO TEM PULIDO as the Ward 4 representative to the Community Redevelopment Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 1994 (Replacing Stiens) FILE BC Tony Espinoza, 1916 S. Sullivan, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Planning Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Godinez) FILE BC Stephen D. Harvey, Jr., 1202 E. Fairhaven Street, #6E, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Means) FILE BC CITY COUNCIL MINIJTES 3 JANUARY 4, 1993 Margaret L. Harwood, 1001 N. Olive Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ as the Ward 5 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Shaw) FILE BC Dr. Judith Rosenberg, 1117 W. River Lane, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Housing Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Myre) FILE BC Timothy D. Rush, 1408 N. Olive St., recommended by COUNCILMEMBER LUTZ as the Ward 5 representative to the Community Redevelopment Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Esparza) FILE BC Frances M. Williams, 2530 Alona Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Personnel Board for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing La Flamme) FILE BC Valerie L. Williams, 2530 Aloha Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward i representative to the Community Redevelopment Commission for a first full term expiring November 30, t996 (Replacing McKinney) FILE BC CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. 15.A. The December 21, 1992 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 4:00 p.m. on December 16, 1992. 15.B. The December 23, 1992 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:30 p.m. on December 18, 1992. 15.C. The Notice of Adjournment of the December 23, 1992 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:35 p.m. on December 23, 1992. 15.D. Robert K. Stiens' resignation from the Community Redevelopment Commission effective December 21, 1992 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:30 p.m. on December 18, 1992. CITY COUNCIL MLNUT~ 4 JANUARY 4, 1993 BUDGETARY MATTERS SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. MOBILE CAR WASHING SERVICES IN POLICE DEPARTMENT GARAGE - To City Fleet Services for a one-year period with provisions for two one-year extensions in the estimated amount of $20,700.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-066 2.Bo REFURBISH 27 POLICE MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIOS - To Westnet Systems, Inc. in the amount of $21,227.60 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-092 POLICE MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS AND PARTS - To VIP Motorcycles, Inc. for a 12-month period in the estimated annual amount of $90,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-094 MAILING SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PLAN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - To Fallbrook Printing Corporation in the estimated amount of $20,852.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-104 ASPHALT CONCRETE AND PLANT MIX EMULSION - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Industrial Asphalt for a 12-month period with provision for two one-year extensions in the estimated annual amount of $498,309.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-135 2oF. BRONZE, ASBESTOS CEMENT, CAST IRON AND DUCTILE IRON WATER WORKS FITTINGS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY For a one-year period with provision for two one-year extensions - Finance and Management Services ELBOWS, GATE VALVES, COUPLINGS - To Marden Susco, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $2,212.00 SPEC 92-172 CURB STOPS, METER GASKETS, FLANGES - To Certalnteed Corp.- Parkson Division in the estimated annual amount of $6,382.00 SPEC 92-172 ANGLE METER STOPS - To Western Water Works Supply Co. in the estimated annual amount of $4,551.00 SPEC 92-172 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 4, 1993 BUSHINGS, CORPORATION STOPS, CORPORATION ADAPTORS, COUPLINGS - To Wells Supply Co. in the estimated annual amount of $11,731.00 SPEC 92-172 COUPLINGS, SADDLES FOR STAINLESS & CONCRETE CYLINDER PIPE - To Marden Susco, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $4,497.00 SPEC 92-180 BRONZE SADDLES - To Western Water Works Supply Co. in the estimated annual amount of $3,144.00 SPEC 92-180 CLAY PIPE, PAD ADAPTORS - To Certainteed Corp.-Parkson Division in the estimated annual amount of $762.00 SPEC 92-180 GATE AND TAPPING VALVES, TEES, GASKETS, CROSSES, CAPS, PLUGS - To Marden Susco, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $53,241.00 SPEC 92-182 TAPPING SLEEVES - To Western Water Works Supply Co. in the estimated annual amount of $5,923.00 SPEC 92-182 PIPE FITTINGS (78) AND VALVES (4) - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Marden Susco in the amount of $3,101.80 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-107273 Motion: 2.H. 1. Accept cash refund for return of radios. REPLACEMENT MOTORCYCLE RADIOS (19) - POLICE DEPARTMENT - From Ericsson G E by Culbertson & Associates in the amount of $18,732.34 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 91-064 2. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. REPLACEMENT MOTORCYCLE RADIOS (19) - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Motorola North America, Inc. in the amount of $33,201.46 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-064 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. TREE TRIMMING - VARIOUS STREETS - To West Coast Arborists in the amount of $37,274.40 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2172-5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 4, 1993 TREE PLANTING - PARKWAYS IN RIVERVIEW WEST NEIGHBORHOOD - To Emerald Landscape in the amount of $12,750.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7053 Motion: 3.C. Approve. SANTA ANA MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATION - Change Order 5; increasing contract in the amount of $44,910.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2930/7979 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 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - Amendment to Cooperative Agreement 12-080 A-1 to include changes in the Santa Ana Freeway widening construction schedule for the Main Street-Broadway interchange and the City's revised payment schedule - Public Works Agency A-93-001 12.B. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - For the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Sierra Intermediate School site - Community Development Agency A-93-092r/,d, GRANTS/APPLICATIONS 22.A. APPLICATION - ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Program administered by the California Energy Commission which provides local governments with resources to assist in the development of energy efficient facilities Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-001 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to apply for Energy Partnership Program and to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Santa Ana- Public Works Agency FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 4, 1993 LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS-TRANSFER OF PROPERTY Motion: Approve deed and authorize execution by City Manager and Clerk of the Council of all necessary documents. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - Easement for electricity at Rosita Park - Community Development Agency DEED 7 6 4 6 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS Motion: Approve Negative Declaration and file Findings of Fact. VA 91-013 - 1538 N. Century Blvd. - Filed by Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange to permit architectural towers exceeding 35 feet in height and covering more than 10 percent of the proposed ground floor building area for a Vietnamese cultural center in the C2 District - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE VA TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS Motion: Approve and file Negative Declaration or Notice of Exemption as appropriate; 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 92-179 - 1538 N. Century Boulevard - Filed by Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange to consolidate eight lots into one parcel for a Vietnamese cultural center in the C2 District - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE PMAP PARCEL MAP 91-271 - 1915 W. Washington Ave. - Filed by Francisco Zorio to subdivide a three-unit residential project into condominiums - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE PMAP PARCEL MAP 92-208 - 3400-3500 W. Warner Ave. - Filed by Grove Investment Company to subdivide an existing parcel into two parcels - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE PMAP CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JANUARY 4, 1993 Moaon: 10.A. Approve final map. PARCEL MAP 91-271 - 1915 W. Washington Avenue - Subdivides 0.44 acre of land into one parcel to allow three rental units to be converted into three condominium units - Planning and Building Agency FILE PMAP MISCELLANEOUS - LAND USE Motion: Removed for separate action. 24.A. Designation of French Court neighborhood as initial inspection area for the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program - Planning and Building Agency FILE RPT *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** BUSINESS CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS - LAND USE James Kendrick, 1323 N. Spurgeon, #4B, and Edward McKie, 116 E. 16th Street, expressed the support of the French Park Neighborhood Association for initiation of the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program in their area. Staff and slide presentation by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff and Community Preservation Inspector II Dave Hermance Motion: Approve. 24.A. Designation of French Court neighborhood as initial inspection area for the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Norton SECOND: Young Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE RPT CITY COUNC1L MINUTES 9 JANUARY 4, 1993 ORDINANCES/FIRST READING 25.A. ADOPTION OF 1991 UNIFORM CODES AND MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS Motion: 1. Place ordinances on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NS-2182 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adopting the 1991 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform Sign Code, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the Uniform Solar Energy Code, and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code with amendments, adoption the 1990 Edition of the National Electrical Code with amendments, and amending the Earthquake Hazard Reduction Regulations - Planning and Building Agency ORDINANCE NS-2183 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending various sections of Chapter 7 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to update the City's Floodplain Management Regulations in accordance with changes in Federal regulations issued pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Program - Planning and Building Agency 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana making certain findings with regard to amendments to the 1991 Editions of Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: None ABSENT: Norton FILE BK RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY - 6:49 P.M. RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 6:50 P.M. - Ali Councilmembers present except Councilmember Norton who was absent. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 4, 1993 COMNIENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Richard Kirwan, a North Santa Ana resident, reported a proliferation of graffiti in his neighborhood and requested the City's assistance with its removal. The City Manager and Police Chief Paul Walters reported a drastic escalation in graffiti- related "tagging" incidents both citywide and countywide in the past two months. The City Manager indicated staff was aggressively pursuing the prompt removal of graffiti but forewarned the Council the graffiti budget might have to be increased. Councilmembers discussed the graffiti problem at length and requested the City Manager augment its anti-graffiti program through such measures as: - distribution of a flyer through the schools informing students and parents of the penalties imposed for applying graffiti; -requests to residents to videotape anyone observed applying graffiti; - use of juvenile offenders and also their parents to paint over graffiti; - imposition of property liens where possible to recover graffiti removal costs; - rewards to those who report graffiti offenders; and - identification and prosecution of "tagging" leaders. Dolores Otting, 2130 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, representing Five Star Rubbish, suggested Councilmembers personally participate in anti-graffiti programs at local schools. She also expressed concern regarding incorrect reporting of trash tonnage in the County and the ability of private companies to indemnify cities relative to Assembly Bill 939 recycling requirements. Margaret Farris, 15200 S. Magnolia, #43, reported continuing threats to her personal safety and other homeless people. Madelene E. Arakelian, 2021 Business Centre Drive, representing South Coast Rubbish, urged the City Council to reconsider its decision concerning a unified trash collection service in favor of splitting the commercial and residential portions of trash collection to allow more participation by small haulers. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - 7:26 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JANUARY 4, 1993 The Clerk of the Council announced that 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: Clehr vs. City of Santa Ana Lazaro vs. City of Santa Ana Lambert vs. City of Santa Ana, and regarding pending litigation identification of such litigation, which if identified, would jeopardize the City's ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage. RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:03 P.M. - All Councilmembers present except Councilmember Norton who was absent. 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Alberta Christy, 2108 W. Glenwood Place, reported the recent formation of the Valley High Neighborhood Association, cited the Association's efforts to deter gang activity in the Neighborhood, and thanked the City for its assistance in the effort. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Richardson requested Police Chief Paul Walters investigate a new law which makes parents liable for transporting juveniles released from detention, indicating this law should have positive impacts for the City of Santa Aha. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido requested an excused absence for the Council meeting of January 19, 1993 due to his attendance at the Presidential Inaugural in Washington D.C. He indicated he would be advocating on behalf of Santa Ana regarding both the Federal Courthouse Project and the Weed and Seed Program while in Washington. Councilmember Mills expressed concern that the projected increase in "train trips" through the City of Santa Aha would pose an increased public safety hazard at train crossings and requested staff investigate possible closure of the crossing at Fairhaven and Lincoln. Councilmember Moreno requested that more information regarding Civil Code abatement procedures be sent to neighborhood associations. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JANUARY 4, 1993 Mayor Young requested that the Public Works and Community Development Agencies develop plans to improve the area along Century Boulevard adjacent to the proposed Vietnamese Cultural Center (Item 9.A.). He also requested staff investigate a joint private sector-city government program recently proposed by the City of Mission Viejo to create memberships at recreational centers to finance ongoing recreational maintenance. ADJOURNMENT - 8:15 P.M. - To 5:30 p.m. January 7, 1993 in the Library Conference Room, Santa Ana Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza Janlce C. Guy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 4, 1993