HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 19, 1993
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:11 P.M.
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:
DEBRA KURITA, Asst. City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR YOUNG
25 Years Service
Oscar Barnhardt
Fire Department
John Reed
Police Department
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PRESENTATIONS
Planning Project Honorable Mention Award
from the Orange County Section of the
American Planning Association presented by
MAYOR YOUNG to Bowers Museum Board
of Governors President Ruth Seigle and
Museum Director Peter Keller
RESOLUTION
55.B.
RENAME SANTA ANA TENNIS CENTER (Taken up out of order)
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-066 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana changing the name of the Santa Ana Tennis Center to the Neal Machander
Tennis Center - City Manager
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
A framed copy of the resolution was presented by COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON to
Neal Machander.
Recreation and Community Services Executive Director Allen Doby presented Machander
with a plaque from Recreation and Community Services recognizing Machander's outstanding
service to the community.
Santa Ana Unified School District Superintendent Rudy Castruita also joined in recognizing
Machander's many contributions to both the District and Santa Ana.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
1. Abstention by Councilmember Mills on Item 31.A.
2. Abstentions by Councilmembers Moreno and Richardson on Item 32.A.
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The Mayor also requested the City Attorney prepare an education program regarding the Gift
Ban Ordinance, Agenda Item ll.A.
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
Motion:
MOTION: Norton
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Mills
Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 6, 1993
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. However,
if a 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 current
meeting are recorded as such.
ll.A.
Motion:
GIFT BAN ORDINANCE
(Placed on first reading on July 6, 1993 by unanimous vote with Norton absent)
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2201 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Article
IX to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to prohibit the donation and
receipt of specified gifts to public officials FILE BK
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11.B. VARIANCE 92-008 - 2629 W. WESTMINSTER
Motion:
(Confirms Council action of July 6, 1993 by a 4/2 vote with Lutz and Mills
dissenting and Norton absen0
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-065 - A resolution of the City of Santa Ana approving
Variance No. 92-008, to allow a reduction in minimum lot size and a reduction
in landscaped planter size for a proposed commercial building located at 2629
West Westminster Avenue - Planning and Building Agency
FILE VA
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Salvador Sarmiento, 1150 Riviera Drive, recommended by
COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Cable
Television Advisory Board for a full term expiring November 30, 1996
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CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A. The July 6, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:30 p.m. on June 30, 1993.
15.B. Arlene Saralegui resignation as Ward 1 representative to the Human Relations
Commission effective July 6, 1993 was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:45 a.m. on July 8, 1993.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 94-003 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT - WELLS 35, 37, AND 38
Motion: 1.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DANIEL
BOYLE ENGINEERING, INC. - For design and construction management
services for equipment and site improvements for Wells 35, 37, and 38 in the
amount of $117,000.00 plus a ten percent contingency of $11,700.00 for a total
project amount of $128,700.00 - Public Works Agency A-93-070
2. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of reimbursement revenues in Fund 66 recognizing $128,700.00 and
appropriating same to water capital account to pay for design and construction
management services for equipment and site improvements for Wells 35, 37,
and 38 - Finance and Management Services FILE APAD
20.B.
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 94-005 - WESTMINSTER RIGHT-OF-
WAY ACQUISITION
Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of Federal Aid Urban (FAU) funds in Fund 59 recognizing
$2,473,990.00 and appropriating same to right-of-way acquisition along
Westminster Avenue from Euclid to Fairview (PROJ 1440) - Finance and
Management Services FILE APAD
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21.A. ALLOCATION - 1993 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDS
Motion: 1. Approve.
Allocation of $66,000.00 in 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant funds to
recommended service agencies, including $4,500 to the City of Santa Ana,
Recreation Department.
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Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager and the
Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SOUTH
ORANGE COUNTY YWCA - For use of 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant funds
in the amount of $36,000.00 - Community Development Agency
A-93-071
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE
SALVATION ARMY - For use of 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant funds in the
amount of $4,500.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-072
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SHELTER
FOR THE HOMELESS - For use of 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant funds in
the amount of $4,500.00 - Community Development AgencyA-93-073
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DAYLE
MCINTOSH CENTER - For use of 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant funds in the
amount of $4,500.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-074
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND MERCY
HOUSE - For use of 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant funds in the amount of
$4,500.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-075
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND EPISCOPAL
SERVICE ALLIANCE - For use of 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant funds in the
amount of $4,500.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-076
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ORANGE
COAST INTERFAITH SHELTER - For use of 1993 Emergency Shelter Grant
funds in the amount of $3,000.00 - Community Development Agency
A-93-077
3. Authorize.
City Manager to execute amendments to nonprofit agency contracts which do
not constitute a substantial change to the contract, as defined by the City in
accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
regulations.
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SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
22.A.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SUPPLIES - Finance and Management
Services
RATIONS - To Simpler Life Emergency Provisions in the amount of
$22,570.93
WATER - To Earthquake Preparedness Products in the amount of $1,785.96
SPEC 93-038
Motion:
22.B.
Extend contracts for one year.
SCREEN PRINTED ITEMS - Finance and Management Services
Cal Tech Design, Inc. in the estimated amount of $20,000.00
Rasport, Inc. (formerly McCaws) in the estimated amount of $25,000.00
SPEC 92-200-59
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
23.A.
TREE PLANTING - VARIOUS STREETS - To Emerald Landscape Service in
the amount of $32,480.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7024-2
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 CHILDREN'S
HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY (CHOCO) REALTY CORPORATION -
For a license by Children's Hospital of Orange County to occupy and use street
right-of-way at Chestnut Avenue west of Main Street for a ten-year period -
Public Works Agency A-93-078
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25.B.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND GLC
ASSOCIATES - For organizational development consulting in the Police and
Planning and Building Agencies in the amount of $64,000.00 - Personnel
Services A-93-079
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.
HSU, PI-THU - 1310 S. Bristol - For Bristol Street widening in the amount of
$342,000.00 - Community and Development Agency DEED 7 6 7 7
30.B.
HUYNH, TUYET BACH - 1401 S. Bristol - For Bristol Street widening in the
amount of $250,000.00 - Community and Development Agency
DEED 7 68 5
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Approve Negative Declaration and file Findings of Fact.
31.A.
VA 93-002 - 1301-1565 W. 17th Street - Filed by Interstate Consolidated
Industries to reduce required parking, allow a "can" sign and modify the
approved master plan at Bristol Marketplace in the C2 District - Planning and
Building Department (Abstention registered by COUNCILMEMBER
MILLS) FILE VA
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 92-238 - 2829 W. First Street - Filed by Southern California
District Council of Carpenters to subdivide a lot for condominium purposes in
the M1 District - Planning and Building Agency (Abstentions registered by
COUNCILMEMBERS MORENO AND RICHARDSON) FILE PMAP
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
Motion:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
DESTRUCTION OF INACTIVE RECORDS - CLERK/CITY MANAGER
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-064 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana approving the destruction of certain records in the offices of the Clerk of
the Council and the City Manager - Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Moreno
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Pulido
Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE BK
55.C.
Motion:
ABANDONMENT 89-A08 - BROOK STREET EAST OF BRISTOL
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 93-067 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending Resolution 90-107 to amend the legal description of the portion
of Brook Street east of Bristol Street to be vacated by the City - Community
Development Agency
MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ABSENT: None FILE BK
REPORTS
65.A. MINNIE STREET PARKING
Ascension Brisefio, 931 S. Minnie, #4, and Victoria Zaragoza, 1109 S. Minnie, requested
that parking be restored on Minnie Street.
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Roberto Bafiuelos, 2024 W. Civic Center, spoke in favor of "no parking" on Minnie Street.
Motion: 1. Table.
Removal of the "No Stopping Any Time" zone on the west side of Minnie
Street between McFadden Avenue and the alley south of Wakeham Avenue
based on the survey results of the residents in the neighborhood - Community
Development Agency
2. Direct.
Staff to work with the property owners, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, tenants
and interested Councilmembers to address the various issues that had developed
from City discussions with the interested parties with the first meeting scheduled
within the next two weeks.
MOTION: Moreno
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Pulido
Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
FILE BK
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
85.A. PROACTIVE RENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - MINNIE STREET
AREA DESIGNATION (MORENO)
Motion: Designate the Minnie Street neighborhood as the next Rental Housing Inspection
Program area to follow the Heninger Park neighborhood.
MOTION: Moreno
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Mills
Mills, Moreno
Lutz, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young
FILE BK
The motion failed.
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Motion:
Refer.
Designation of Minnie Street as a Rental Housing Inspection Program area to
the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Committee for preparation of a
preliminary recommendation within thirty days and a final report to Council in
sixty to ninety days.
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES: Lutz, Mills, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Former Councilmember Pat McGuigan spoke on street medians, clarifying she was not
opposed to medians which protected residential neighborhoods against traffic intrusion, but
concerned regarding medians which restricted access to small businesses on major arterials.
Sean Mill, 617 S. Starboard, stated his opposition to the construction of a Materials
Recovery Facility (MRF) in Santa Aha, provided the Council with a copy of correspondence
indicating the Foothill Ranch Company had a heavy industrial zone which would allow for
siting such a facility in Irvine, and also encouraged the public to attend the scoping meeting
to consider the environmental impacts of an MRF proposed for 1221 E. St. Andrews Place at
7:00 p.m. on July 28, 1993 at Century High School.
John Raya, expressed his disappointment that the Council was not unified in its approach to
the Rental Inspection Program and requested additional information regarding the items to be
considered at the Community Redevelopment Agency scheduled for July 20, 1993.
The Mayor indicated the Council would be considering the annual report of the Community
Redevelopment Agency at that meeting and he would arrange for a copy to be provided to
Raya.
Jim Kendrick, 1323 N. Spurgeon, thanked the Police Department and Public Works Agency
for assistance with graffiti tagging incidents in his neighborhood. He also requested Council
assistance with limiting the standing time of vendor and produce trucks in the French Court
neighborhood.
Jim Marquez, 1603 N. French Street, reported that the City of Pasadena had an ordinance
which allowed for residential inspections at the point of sale and requested Santa Ana
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consider a similar ordinance. The Mayor requested staff to review Pasadena's ordinance and
provide a report to the Council.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Pulido requested a status report regarding a constituent problem of water
leakage at a Fourth Street property adjacent to Pedrini's House of Music.
Councilmember Richardson:
requested City staff provide interpreters at Council meetings to translate public
comments and other comments by Spanish speakers into English for the benefit of
non-Spanish speaking members of the Council and the general public;
requested that staff review the options with regard to making Main Street and
Broadway a one-way couplet while the Main Street Bridge was closed for widening of
the I-5 Freeway, and
requested that the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Herb Covington, a
Santa Ana High School teacher and life-time resident of the community, who had
passed away the previous Saturday.
Mayor Young congratulated former Mayor Lorin and his wife Dorothy Griset on the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 7:18 P.M.
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:
Tobe vs. City of Santa Ana
Delaine vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation)
Sawyer vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation)
Chacon vs. City of Santa Ana; and pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6 to meet with its designated representatives regarding
labor relations matters
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RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:02 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
except Councilmember Moreno
95.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Authorize settlements as follows:
Delaine vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation), compromise and release in the
amount of $29,000.00.
Sawyer vs. City of Santa Ana, stipulation in the amount $38,517.00.
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Moreno
SECOND: Mills
Lutz, Mills, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young
None
ADJOURNMENT - 8:03 P.M. - In memory of Herb Covington
Janice C. Guy
Clerk of the Council
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