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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 7, 1993 CALLED TO ORDER CiTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:18 P.M. ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: DAN YOUNG, Mayor MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tern TOM LUTZ LISA MILLS TED R MORENO RICK NORTON ROBERT L. RICHARDSON Absent: NONE STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney WILLIAM Z. NAVAJA, Asst. Clerk of the Council Absent: NONE SPECIAL PRESENTATION Overview of Interstate 5 Freeway Construction by Orange County Transportation Authority Manager of Project Development Tom Bogard CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 215 JUNE 7, 1993 OATHS OF OFFICE Administered by Assistant Clerk of the Council William Z. Navaja to: James Cast, atqarge representative to the Uniform Appeals Board CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced the removal of Item 23.C. for separate action. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Moreno VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Mills Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None MINUTES Motion: 10.A. 10.B. 10.C. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approve Minutes. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 15, 1993 REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 17, 1993 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 18, 1993 ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS Votes recorded on documents 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. However, if a Councilmember was absent from the previous meeting, but present for this meeting and did not declare otherwise, his/her vote was recorded as affirmative. Absences from the current meeting are recorded as such. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 216 JUNE 7, 1993 11.A. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FEES - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES Motion: (Placed on first reading on May 17, 1993 by unanimous vote of Council) Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on May 7, 1993 Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2197 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 8-44 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to apply Transportation System Improvement Program Fees to single-family residential development - Public Works Agency FILE FEES ll.B. Motion: REVISION OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROCEDURES (Placed on first reading on May 17, 1993 by unanimous vote of Council.) Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on May 21, 1993 Revises definitions of solid waste in Santa Ana Municipal Code to correspond with definitions in the Integrated Waste Management Act and the City's refuse collection agreement, allows the City to require additional refuse collection service, and sets forth requirements for sorting yard waste and newspapers. Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2199 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Article II of Chapter 16 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to solid waste collection regulations - Public Works Agency FILE BK BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Rosalita O. Ramirez, 2307 W. Russell Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Library Board for a first full term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Heike) FILE BC CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 217 JUNE 7, 1993 13.B. Motion: NOMINATIONS Set for consideration at next regular meeting. John Hanna, 2202 N. Eastside, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Personnel Board for a partial term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Williams) FILE BC Arlene Saralegui, 1719 W. Ninth Street, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Gonzales) FILE BC CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. 15.A. The Notice of Cancellation of the May 15, 1993 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:31 a.m. on May 15, 1993. 15.B. The May 17, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:00 p.m. on May 14, 1993. 15.C. The May 18, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:00 p.m. on May 14, 1993. 15.D. The Notice of Adjournment of the May 17, 1993 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:33 a.m. on May 17, 1993. 15.E. The Notice of Adjournment of the May 18, 1993 City Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:00 a.m. on May 19, 1993. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 93-268 - ANTI-GRAFFITI SERVICES Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 218 JUNE 7, 1993 Recognition of $334,725.00 in revenue in Sanitation Fund 68 and appropriation of same to the Environmental/Sanitation program to cover costs associated with supervising youths and adults under the anti-graffiti program - Finance and Management Services FILE APAD SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 22.A. COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS FOR LOCAL AREA NETWORK WORKSTATIONS - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - For a 12-month period with provision for two one-year extensions in the following estimated annual amounts: Forbes Computer Group Micro Express Valcom Computer Center $44,026.00 $44,042.00 $22,086.00 SPEC 93-021 22.B. 22.C. COPIER-DUPLICATOR - CENTRAL SERVICES - FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES To GE Capital Public Finance, Inc. for a 60-month lease under the County of Los Angeles cooperative agreement with Eastman Kodak Company in the annual amount of $16,697.96 To Eastman Kodak Company for a 3-year maintenance service agreement in the estimated annual amount of $18,840.00 SPEC 93-035 HAND TOOLS AND HARDWARE - VARIOUS MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS - For a two-year period in the following estimated annual amounts: Knox Industrial Supply, Inc. Shamrock Supply Co., Inc. The Northtown Company Agencies Tool Center $13,049.00 $20,436.00 $ 2,821.00 $ 1,495.00 SPEC 93-450 Motion: 22.D. Extend contractfor second year. MAINTENANCE - KODAK MICROGRAPHICS EQUIPMENT - POLICE DEPARTMENT - With Eastman Kodak Company in the amount of $14,570.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-069 (SPEC 92-069) CITY COUNCIL MINOTES 21~ JUNE 7, 1993 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 23.A. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - To Signal Maintenance, Inc. (SMI) for the period July 1, 1993-June 30, 1995 in an amount not to exceed $347,560.00 per fiscal year - Public Works Agency PROJ 2151B 23.B. RED CURB PAINTING - VARIOUS STREETS - To Arrow Parking Lot Service in the amount of $68,028.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2175 23.C. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 222.) 23.D. THORNTON PARK CONCESSION IMPROVEMENTS - To Bollinger Company in the estimated amount of $52,895.00 with total estimated construction cost $65,690.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 6200B 23.E. CIVIC CENTER COURTHOUSE DRY-STREAM PLANTER RENOVATION - To Landscape Engineering, Inc. in the estimated amount of $71,353.00 with total estimated construction cost of $87,000.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 9053 AGREEMENTS Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. 25.A. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND MICHAEL L. MALAMUT - Amendment to lease for office space at 217 N. Main Street for the Public Works Agency for an additional three-year term in the monthly amount of $18,330.05 for 17,626 square feet with option for relocation of certain divisions to the new corporate yard with a corresponding decrease in monthly charges - Community Development Agency A-93-056 25.B. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND MICHAEL L. MALAMUT - Amendment to lease for office space at 217 N. Main Street for the Clerk of the Council's records storage for an additional year ending June 30, 1994 in the monthly amount of $803.70 - Community Development Agency A-93-057 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 220 JUNE 7, 1993 25.C. 25.D. 25.E. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND KELLING NORTHCROSS AND NOBRIGA, INC. - For financial advisory services related to a potential bond financing for the Discovery Science Center in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 contingent upon the successful close of financing - Community Development Agency A-93-058 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DELOITTE & TOUCHE - For a program audit of the Job Training Partnership Act In-School and Try-Out Programs in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-059 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND GLC ASSOCIATES, INC. - For organizational development consulting for Public Works Agency in the amount of $9,500.00 - Personnel Services A-93-060 LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS-TRANSFER OF PROPERTY Motion: Approve deeds and authorize execution by City Manager and Clerk of the Council of all necessary documents. 30.A. MAGANA, CHRISTOBAL ET AL - 621 N. Shelton - For the Police Administration and Holding Facility in the amount of $159,000.00 - Community Development Agency DEED 7 6 6 8 30.B. MALLOY, ROMAYNE B. TRUSTEE - 2630 W. 17th - For the widening of Westminster Avenue/17th Street between Fairview and Euclid in the amount of $34,776.59 - Community Development Agency DEED 7678 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. 32.A. PARCEL MAP 92-257 - 3100, 3110 and 3120 Lake Center Drive - Filed by California Pacific Properties to subdivide a lot into six parcels in the SD-58 District - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE PMAP CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 221 JUNE 7, 1993 FINAL PARCEL/TRACT MAPS Motion: Approve. 33.A. PARCEL MAP 92-233 - 2521 W. McFadden Avenue - Consolidates 5.2 acres of land into one parcel for the construction of a retail building - Public Works Agency FILE PMAP *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** BUSINESS CALENDAR PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 23.C. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - To Mladen Grbavac Construction in the estimated amount of $390,430.00 with total estimated construction cost of $468,380.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 3078 MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.C. PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Jose Martinez, California Travel Service, 402 W. Fourth Street, as a Private Sector representative to the Santa Ana Private Industry Council, for a first full term expiring February 1, 1997. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 222 JUNE 7, 1993 John Revere, Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America, Inc., 2001 E. Carnegie Avenue, as a Private Sector representative for a first full term expiring February 1, 1997. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE BC 13.D. Motion: PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Appoint. Mary Ann Salamida, O.C. Community Consortium, Neighborhood Service Center, 1141 E. Chestnut, as a Community-Based Organization representative for a first full term expiring June 1, 1997. Mary Ann Mahoney, Secretary-Treasurer of Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Local #681,515 N. Cabrillo Park Drive, #205, as a Labor representative for a first full term expiring February 1, 1997. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE BC RESOLUTIONS 55.A. RESTITUTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AGREEMENTS - ANTI-GRAFFITI PROGRAM Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-053 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the Chief of Police to enter into restitution and community service agreements with the parents or guardians of minors arrested for graffiti vandalism - Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 223 JUNE 7, 1993 MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Richardson Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE BK 55.B. Motion: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - REVISED RESPONSIBILITIES Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-054 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana superseding Resolution No. 84-99 relating to the reestablishment of the Santa Ana Human Relations Commission - Community Development Agency MOTION: Mills SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE BK 55.C. Motion: APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY FOR FY 93-94 Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-055 ~ A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing the appropriations limit of the City of Santa Ana for Fiscal Year 1993-94 - Finance and Management Services MOTION: Moreno VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Pulido Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 224 JUNE 7, 1993 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. VA 92-008 - 2629 W. WESTMINSTER Public hearing was closed on May 17, 1993 and the matter continued by unanimous vote of the Council Filed by Larry Lazar for a reduction in lot size, setbacks and landscaping for a proposed commercial building Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on April 12, 1993 by a 4/3 vote Legal notice mailed on May 7, 1993 Motion: Continue consideration of Variance Application 92-008 to July 6, 1993. MOTION: Moreno VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Richardson Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE VA 75.B. CUP 92-028 - 309 N. MAIN Filed by Larry DeCrona to operate a public dance place and other assembly uses in the C3 zolle Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on April 26, 1993 by a 6/0 vote Legal notice mailed on June 2, 1993 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit 92-028 at 6:43 p.m. Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff presented staff's report and comments. Assistant Clerk of the Council William Z. Navaja presented no written communications. Larry DeCrona, 309 N. Main, spoke in favor of the Permit. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 225 JUNE 7, 1993 There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. Motion: Approve and file Notice of Exemption and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving CUP 92-028 and affirming the decision of the Planning Commission. MOTION: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Pulido Lutz, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young Mills FILE VA 75.C. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 29 - BRISTOL STREET Proposal to convert existing overhead utility lines to an underground system on Bristol Street between Warner Avenue and SR-22, Garden Grove Freeway Legal Notice mailed on May 21, 1993 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the proposed Underground Utility District 29 at 6:44 p.m. Public Works Agency Senior Civil Engineer Souri Amirani presented staff's report and comments Assistant Clerk of the Council William Z. Navaja presented no written communications. There were no speakers on the matter. Councilmember Moreno indicated he would abstain from voting on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest arising from property he owns within the proposed district. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-056 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing Underground Utility District No. 29 - Public Works Agency MOTION: Mills SECOND: Pulido CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 226 JUNE 7, Lq93 VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Moreno Lutz, Mills, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE UUD RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY FOLLOWED BY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - 6:51 P.M. RECONVENED - 6:54 P.M. - All Councilmembers present. COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Paul Le, 810 S. Bristol, requested the Council's assistance with his plan to operate a lawnmower shop on his property. Robert Banuelos, 835 S. Newhope, spoke about City personnel-related problems and was referred by Mayor Young to City Manager Ream for assistance. Ream indicated he would report back to the Council on the matter. OFF-AGENDA ITEM MINNIE STREET NO PARKING REGULATION Lourdes Sanchez, 1126 S. Minnie Street #1, speaking on behalf of a group of Minnie Street residents in attendance, related the benefits that the No Parking regulation on the westside of Minnie Street had brought to her neighborhood and asked the Council to retain the No Parking regulation. City Manager Ream explained that: the Minnie Street No Parking regulation was requested by Minnie Street property owners and tenants to provide a safer and cleaner environment for the neighborhood; Hermandad Mexicana Nacional argued on behalf of other tenants that the regulation would leave insufficient parking in the area; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 227 JUNE 7, 1993 the No Parking regulation was implemented but the restriction was to be removed if Hermandad Mexicana Nacional found the restriction created a parking shortage in the area; based on Hermandad Mexicana Nacional's recent finding of insufficient parking, the No Parking regulation was set to expire on June 9, 1993. After extensive Council discussion on the matter, Councilmember Moreno made the following motion: Motion: 1. Approve. Retention of No Parking regulation on Minnie Street's westside pending the conduct of a neighborhood poll on a new parking plan 2. Authorize. Staff to conduct a poll in the Minnie Street area to determine whether the No Parking regulation should be implemented on one side, both sides, or no side of Minnie Street. 3. Instruct. City Manager to report poll results at the July 6, 1993 Council meeting. MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Pulido City Attorney Edward J. Cooper stated that the Brown Act prohibited the Council from voting on items not listed on the Agenda. Cooper advised the Council the matter could be voted upon on a determination that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. Motion: Approve. Suspension of Brown Act provisions prohibiting Council from voting on matters not listed on the Agenda on the grounds that the matter to be voted upon occurred subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. MOTION: Young SECOND: Mills VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 228 JUNE 7, 1993 Vote on Main Motion: VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Pam LeBleu, 1333 S. Flower, reported receiving a ticket for parking on her property's concrete driveway "side extension" and inquired as to what Municipal Code provisions she had violated. Mayor Young asked City Manager Ream to look into the matter. OFF-AGENDA ITEM WESTERN MEDICAL CENTER BOND REFINANCING City Attorney Cooper again advised the Council of the Brown Act provisions regarding Off- Agenda items. Councilmember Richardson indicated he would abstain from voting on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest arising from his position as a member of the Board of Directors of Western Medical Center. Motion: Approve. Suspension of Brown Act provisions prohibiting Council from voting on matters not listed on the Agenda on the grounds that the matter to be voted upon occurred subsequent to the posting of the Agenda. MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Mills VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Richardson CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 229 JUNE 7, 1993 Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE - For approval of the Western Medical Center Bond Refinancing and other actions relative thereto. A-93-061 MOTION: Mills SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Young NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Richardson COMMENTS 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Norton invited interested individuals to apply for the Housing Advisory Commission seat vacated by Donna Marcos. In response to Councilmember Norton's query, City Manager Ream indicated that Governor Wilson's decision to extend the temporary half-cent sales tax to December 1993 would not result in more revenue to the City. Councilmember Moreno explained the mechanics of sales tax distribution by the State. Councilmember Lutz thanked the Wilshire Square Neighborhood Association for organizing Wilshire Square's 5th Home Tour and commended the residents of Wilshire Square, French Park, and Floral Park for showcasing the vibrance of Santa Ana's neighborhoods. Councilmember Richardson expressed delight over the large turn-out for the Wilshire Square 5th Home Tour despite the rains; thanked the Police Department for the prompt response to his request to remove the pay phones located outside Kong's Market; and asked Council to consider naming the City-owned tennis courts located across Santa Ana High School in honor of Neal Machander, who will be retiring after 39 years as Santa Ana High School's tennis coach. In response to Councilmember Richardson's query, City Manager Ream indicated that, based on the May 18, 1993 City Council-Redevelopment Commission Joint Meeting, staff had decided to shelve the Community (Educational) Facilities Improvement Plan at this time but would revive the Plan if so directed by the Redevelopment Agency. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 230 JUNE 7, 1993 Councilmember Pulido commended Wilshire Square resident Mark La Font for the exceptional beautification work on the pond on La Font's property. Councilmember Mills asked City Manager Ream to devise a way of giving advance notice to residents regarding collection of dog license fees, e.g., through the water billing system. Mills also requested Ream work with the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee to develop a formal City policy on tree removal. Councilmember Moreno recommended that the area to be vacated by the old Corporate Yard (after the new Corporate Yard opens) be used for Delhi Park's expansion, and asked the Council to support his proposal to fund a new Delhi community center in the FY 94-95 budget. Mayor Young reported on his recent Sacramento trip: The mayors of the 10 largest California cities met with Senator Roberti, Speaker Brown, and Governor Wilson to discuss the unique problems facing big cities regarding the State budget and other legislative issues; Following those meetings, a number of State budget revisions favorable to local governments ensued, e.g., the Governor's decision to reduce the amount to be transferred from redevelopment agencies to the State from more than $300 million to $68 million; and The 10 mayors committed to organize themselves into a formal group that would meet on a quarterly basis to focus public attention on big cities' special problems on local government legislation, city government reorganization, redevelopment law, and other macro issues. Mayor Young noted that Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson had been elected President of the California Redevelopment Association and requested Nelson to keep the Council abreast of pending legislation relative to redevelopment law reforms. Young then expressed his strong desire to work with the big cities' mayors group and asked for the Council's support in formulating an agenda that would best represent the City's interests. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 7:36 P.M. The Assistant Clerk of the Council announced that the City Council was recessing to Closed Session pursuant to: Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding labor relations matters; CITY COUNCIL MINUT~ 231 JUNE 7, 1993 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: Jackson vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation) McCracken vs. City of Santa Ana Madrid vs. City of Santa Ana; and Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) regarding pending litigation of significant exposure. RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:12 P.M. - All Councilmembers present 95.A. Motion: CLOSED SESSION REPORT Authorize the City Attorney and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE SANTA ANA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION/SERVICE UNION INTERNATIONAL LOCAL 1939, AFL/CIO, CLC - For an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for July 1, 1991-June 30, 1994 A-93-062 2. Authorize settlements as follows: Jackson vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation), compromise and release in the amount of $12,500.00 Claim 93-011, Astegiana, in the amount of $12,351.63 Madrid vs. City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $60,000.00 (Councilmember Moreno voted NO.) MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Mills Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None CITY COUNCIL MINUTi~ 232 JUNE 7, 1993 Mayor Pro Tem Pulido noted the demise of renowned Orange County philanthropist Athalie Richardson Irvine Clarke, and requested the Council adjourn the meeting in her memory. ADJOURNED - 8:14 P.M. - Assistant Clerk of the Council In memory of Athalie Richardson Irvine Clarke, Orange County First Lady, philanthropist and civic leader, 1903-1993 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 233 JUNE 7, 1993