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Home My WebLink About08-16-1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 16, 1993 CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:04 P.M. ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: DAN YOUNG, Mayor MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tem TOM LUTZ LISA MILLS TED R MORENO RICK NORTON (6:18 p.m.) 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 EMPLOYEE AWARDS MAYOR YOUNG 40 Years Service Richard Strong Public Works Agency ClTY COUNCIL MINDTES 287 AUGUST 16, 1993 30 Years Service A1 Bailey Finance and Management Services Gilbert Sepeda Public Works Agency 25 Years Service Gail Clark Police Department Joyce Lawson Recreation and Community Services PRESENTATIONS Presentation by WeTip Founder and National Director Bill Brownell and Monsignor John Sammon introduced by COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Young announced the removal of Item 29.B. for separate action and noted the Minutes of August 2, 1993 should be amended to reflect Councilmember Mills' abstention on Item 55.A. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Richardson SECOND: Lutz Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Young None MINUTES Motion: 10.A. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approve Minutes. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 1993 CITY COUNCIL MINIJTES 288 AUGUST 16, 1993 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Ruben Alvarez, Jr., 1801 W. Civic Center, #11, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MILLS as the Ward 3 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks for a partial term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Monje) FILE BC 13.B. NOMINATIONS Motion: Set for consideration at next regular meeting. Aida A. Velasquez, 2201 S. Pacific Avenue, //219, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO as the Ward 1 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 1996 (Replacing Saralegui) FILE BC CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. 15.A. The August 2, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 3:30 p.m. on July 28, 1993. 15.B. Michael Potts' resignation as Ward 4 representative to the Human Relations Commission effective August 4, 1993 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza at 3:30 p.m. on August 4, 1993. 15.C. Barbara Considine's resignation as Ward 1 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks effective August 10, 1993 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza at 8:30 a.m. on August 11, 1993. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 94-020 - 1992-1993 TRAFFIC SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Motion: 1. Adopt resolution. CITY COUNCIL MIN~TES 289 AUGUST 16, 1993 RESOLUTION 93-074 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to enter into an agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for State funding for five projects under 1992-1993 Traffic System Management Program - Public Works Agency FILE BK 2. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes) Recognition of $6,616,000.00 in grant funds under the State of California Department of Transportation in Fund 148 and appropriation of same to the Traffic System Management Program fund for traffic system improvements - Finance and Management Services FILE APAD GRANTS/APPLICATIONS 21.A. APPLICATION - SECTION 8 HOUSING CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS Motion: Authorize. Mayor to execute a letter communicating the City's approval of the Santa Ana Housing Authority's application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for additional Section 8 Housing Certificates and Vouchers - Community Development Agency FILE BK SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 22.A. FIREFIGHTER HELMETS - To L. N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $51,745.86 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-057 22.B. SECURING VACANT BUILDINGS - To Interstate Field Services, Inc. in the estimated amount of $23,200.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-058 Motion: 22.C. Amend contract. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - POLICE DEPARTMENT - With Jadtec Computer Group to include additional equipment and increase the total amount from $10,281.00 to $24,944.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-045 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 290 AUGUST 16, 1993 Motion: 22.D. Renew contract for one year. MAINTENANCE OF UNISYS MAINFRAME SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE - With Unisys Corporation in the amount of $23,405.15 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-099 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 Services in the amount of $35,216.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7078-2 23.B. REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS, CURB AND GUTTERS, AND CONSTRUCTION OF WHEELCHAIR RAMPS IN VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS - To Lambaren Contractors in the estimated amount of $291,963.10 with total estimated construction cost of $340,300.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7314/7316/ 7317B 23.C. TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT AT TEN INTERSECTIONS - To IDC/Multisonics in the amount of $41,483.75 - Finance and Management Services/Public Works Agency PROJ 2151A Motion: 23.D. Reject bid and authorize readvertisement. BID FOR THORNTON PARK RUBBERIZED SURFACE INSTALLATION AT PLAY MOUND PROJ 6290 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 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON - For underground facilities in Westminster Avenue between Euclid and Fairview Streets in the amount of $65,079.99 - Public Works Agency A-93-084 CH'Y COIJNCIL MINUTES 291 AUGUST 16, 1993 25.B. 25.C. 25.D. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND JACK B. NIDAY - For street lighting, design and engineering services for the period September 1, 1993 through August 31, 1994 in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 - Public Works Agency A-93-085 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - Subordinate agreement to provide funds for a three-year lease at a YWCA of Orange County facility for a Head Start Preschool Program in the monthly amount of $4,200.00 for a total of $151,200.00 for the lease period - Community Development Agency A-93-086 EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE RENEWALS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN - Renewal commencing October 1, 1993 - Personnel Services A-93-087 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND CIGNA HEALTHPLAN OF CALIFORNIA - Renewal for Health Maintenance Organization (CIGNA Staff) and Private Practice Plans commencing October 1, 1993 - Personnel Services A-93-088 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE NETWORK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (HEALTH NET) - Renewal commencing October 1, 1993 - Personnel Services A-93-089 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND PACIFIC COAST ADMINISTRATORS - Renewal for claims administration of self- funded dental plan commencing October 1, 1993 - Personnel Services A-93-090 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SAFEGUARD HEALTH PLAN - Renewal for pre-paid dental benefits commencing October 1, 1993 - Personnel Services A-93-091 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND DENTI- CARE - Renewal for pre-paid dental benefits commencing October 1, 1993 - Personnel Services A-93-092 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY - Renewal for life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and long-term disability insurance commencing October 1, 1993 - Personnel Services A-93-093 CITY COUNCIL MUNUTES 292 AUGUST 16, 1993 MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET 29.A. 1993 DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BUDGET Motion: Approve and authorize. 1993 Downtown Santa Ana Business Association budget; Executive Director/Finance and Management Services Agency to distribute the budgeted funds - Community Development Agency FILE BK 29.B. SANTA ANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCOUNT Motion: Removed for separate action. (See Minutes page 294.) 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. MEIR, DONALD AND MARILYN - 1801 W. 6th and 1102 W. 5th Streets - For Police Administration and Holding Facility in the amount of $310,000.00 - Community and Development Agency DEED 7 68 4 30.B. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON - Grant of easement within the John Garthe Reservoir - Community Development Agency DEED 7 6 8 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS Motion: Approve extension of Conditional Use Permit. 31.A. CUP 91-003 - 10 Hutton Center Drive - Filed by Tobishima Development, Inc. to allow a hotel use and freestanding restaurant to be constructed - Planning and Building Agency FILE CUP *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** CITY COUNCIL ~ 293 AUGUST 16, 1993 BUSINESS CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET 29.B. SANTA ANA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACCOUNT Councilmember Moreno thanked his fellow Councilmembers for their support for his budget proposal to establish a scholarship fund for Santa Ana High School students. Motion: Authorize. Deposit of $300,000.00 into Santa Aha Education Foundation Account to establish a scholarship fund under the criteria established by the Santa Ana 2000 Executive Committee - Council Services MOTION: Moreno VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Richardson ORDINANCES/FIRST READING SECOND: Mills Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Young None FILE BK 50.A. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - BRISTOL CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Community Development Agency Real Estate Manager Robert Hoffman outlined the findings to be made by the Council regarding non-blighted properties and replacement housing availability for the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Project required to bring the Redevelopment Plan into conformance with a 4th District Court of Appeal ruling. Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NS-2202 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Ordinance No. NS-2039 which approved and adopted the Redevelopment Plan for the Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Project - Community Development Agency MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Mills VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE BK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 294 AUGUST 16, 1993 RESOLUTIONS 55.A. HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE AND CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The Mortgage Credit Certificate Program is designed to assist low/moderate income first-time homebuyers purchase a single-family home. The resolution allows the Community Redevelopment Agency to implement the program citywide. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-075 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the operation of a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana outside the project areas of the Agency - Community Development Agency MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE BK RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY AND IMMEDIATELY RECONVENED - 6:31 P.M. - All Councilmembers present COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sean Mill, 617 S. Starboard, John Raya, 415 W. 19th Street, and Maria Ross Ibarra, 2218 S. Van Ness, expressed concerns regarding a proposal to locate a Materials Recovery Facility in the Delhi neighborhood on South Standard and encouraged the Council to reject the proposal. Virgel L. Nickell, 1500 N. Harbor Blvd., #G2, encouraged the Council to assist his neighbor, John Spring, obtain the necessary City approvals to modify Spring's dwelling in a manner which would improve its livability for Spring's disabled wife. Michael Burckley, 2111 W. 17th Street, #E35, suggested the Council ask Comcast Cablevision for a status report on its fee negotiations regarding the transmission of broadcast channels on Comcast cable and inquired as to whether Comcast would be in violation of its franchise agreement with the City if the company refused to carry any broadcast channels on CITY COUNCIL MINI,WES 295 AUGUST 16, 1993 +Santa Ana's cable system. Mayor Young requested City staff to place the matter on the next Cable Television Advisory Board Agenda. Miles Leach, 2025 W. Tenth Street, suggested that the Oath of Office administered to public officials in Santa Ana be amended to require such officials to swear to the City Charter of Santa Ana as well as to the United States and California Constitutions. John Spring, 2117 N. Towner, reported that the City's apparent lack of a grievance procedure for Americans with Disability Act complaints was causing him undue hardship regarding his proposal to modify his dwelling and reiterated his request for Council assistance with obtaining the necessary approvals for modifications to his dwelling. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Norton reported that a fireman had recently been accosted at a fire station in the City and inquired as to whether security might be improved at the City's fire stations. He also reported he had received a constituent request asking that the name of Flower Park be changed to Flora Park and asked the Council to consider that request. Councilmember Moreno suggested that persons with concerns regarding the proposed Materials Recovery Facilities in the Delhi neighborhood lobby the Planning Commission. Mayor Young indicated to John Spring that any decision made by the Planning Commission with respect to his property could be appealed to the City Council. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 7:03 P.M. The 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 designate. d representatives regarding labor relations matters; 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: SEIU vs. City of Santa Ana Brann vs. City of Santa Ana (Worker's Compensation) Centola vs. City of Santa Aha; and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) regarding pending litigation of significant exposure. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 296 AUGUST 16, 1993 RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 7:57 P.M. - All Councilmembers present 95.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Autho~ze settlements as follows: Centola vs. City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $20,000.00. Rosa Jimenez, Claim 92-226, in the amount of $12,000.00. Francisco Miranda Polito, Claim 93-098, in the amount of $9,000.00. Maria Dolores Alarcon, Claim 93-099, in the amount of $10,000.00. Brann vs. City of Santa Ana, (Worker's Compensation), stipulation in the amount of $27,825.00.00 MOTION: Richardson VOTE: AYES: NOES: SECOND: Pulido Lutz, Mills, Moreno, Norton, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT - 7:58 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 297 AUGUST 16, 1993