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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-20-1993MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 20, 1993 CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:08 P.M. ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS COUNCILMEMBERS Present: DAN YOUNG, Mayor MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tem TOM LUTZ PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN LISA MILLS TED R MORENO ROBERT L. RICHARDSON Absent: NONE STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council Presentation of 70th Birthday recognition by MAYOR YOUNG assisted by Fire Chief Bud Carter to Fire Engineer Don Wright Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Update introduced by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff and pre- sented by Community Preservation Inspector II Dave Hermance CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 390 DECEMBER 20, 1993 OATH OF OFFICE Administered by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy to: Arlene Saralegui, Ward 1 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks PRESENTATIONS Spotlight on DARE Program introduced by Police Chief Paul Walters and presented by Police Corporal John Reed and "Short Stuff" County-wide Gang Strategy overview by Police Chief Paul Walters Mayor Young requested Police Chief Paul Walters provide the Council with regular updates on the results of the County-wide Gang Strategy Program. In response to Councilmember Moreno's inquiry, Chief Walters reported that Santa Ana's temporary jail which began accepting prisoners on December 15 had been filled to capacity by Saturday morning, December 18. He also noted that 39 persons who would have been cited and released from the County Jail had been arraigned that very day. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Young announced that Item 22.A. was removed from the Agenda at staff's request. The Clerk of the Council noted the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: -amendment of 20.B. contract amount to $403,807.35 instead of $411,925.09 listed in the Agenda; -continuance of Item 25.D. to the January 3 Agenda at the request of staff; and -removal of Item 11.B. for separate consideration at the public's request. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the fidlowing Conxent Calendar Items. MOTION: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: SECOND: Lutz Lutz, Mills, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 391 DECEMBER 20, 1993 CONSENT CALENDAR ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: 10.A. Approve Minutes. REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 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 from the previous meeting, but is present for this meeting and does not declare otherwise, his/her vote is recorded as affirmative. Absences from the current meeting are recorded as such. ll.A. Motion: ll.B. ZOA 93-001 - REVISED REGULATIONS - ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES (Placed on first reading on December 6, 1993 by a 7/0 vote) Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on December 10, 1993 Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2209 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Aha amending Sections 41-12.2, 41-12.3, 41-12.4, 41-191, and 41-685 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regulating the location of adult uses - Planning and Building Agency FILE BK REGULATION OF CAMPING IN CIVIC CENTER AREA (See Minutes page 398.) ll.C. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 1063 - VA 93-005 (Placed on first reading on December 6, 1993 by a 5/0 vote with Richardson and Young absent) Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on December 10, 1993 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 392 DECEMBER 20, 1993 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: 1. Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2211 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain property located at 2002 West First Street from the M1 (Light Industrial) District to the C1 (Community Commercial) District (AA No. 1063) - Planning and Building Agency FILE AMAP 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-094 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving Variance No. 93-005, to allow a reduction in minimum setback and to allow a fence exceeding height limits in the setback area for a proposed enlargement of an automobile repair building located at 2002 W. First Street - Planning and Building Agency FILE VA CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes. 15.A. The December 6, 1993 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 2:00 p.m. on December 3, 1993. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 94-113 - VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT EQUIPMENT Motion: 1. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes) Receipt of Petroleum Violation Escrow Account Funds from the State of California in Fund 26 recognizing $100,000.00 and appropriating same for the purchase and installation of video arraignment equipment - Finance and Management Services FILE APAD Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 393 DECEMBER 20, 1993 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE - For installation of video arraignment equipment - Police Department A-93-139 20.B. Motion: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 94-104 - FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT - CORPORATE YARD 1. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes) Receipt of revenue in the Sanitation Fund in Fund 26 recognizing $510,000.00 and appropriating same for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment - Finance and Management Services FILE APAD 2. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT - CORPORATE YARD - To the following in the amounts listed - Finance and Management Services Haworth c/o Kitsune Contract Office Furnishings BKM Total Office Western Office Interiors G. West Brooks, Inc. Newport Business Interiors, Inc. $403,807.35 102,683.22 39,143.46 7,048.42 3,361.80 SPEC 93-065 SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 22.A. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT CENTENNIAL PARK (Removed from Agenda at staff's request) SPEC 93-077 Motion: 22.B. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. NEWSPAPERS ON MICROFILM SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE - LIBRARY - To University Microfilms International for a 12-month period with provision for two 12-month extensions in the estimated annual amount of $11,500.00 - Finance and Management Service SPEC 93-087 ClTY COUNCIL MINUTES 394 DECEMBER 20, 1993 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.C. CATALOGUING SERVICES - LIBRARY - To Brodart Company for a 24- month period with provision for two one-year extensions in the estimated annual amount of $125,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-090 22.D. BRASS WATER SERVICE FITTINGS AND FITTINGS AND VALVES FOR D.I. AND PVC PIPE - PUBLIC WORKS - For a one-year term with provision for two one-year extensions: ADAPTORS, METER STOPS, COUPLINGS - To Wells Supply Co. in the estimated amount of $19,136.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-172 BALL STOPS, FLANGES, GATE VALVES, GASKETS - To Marden Susco, Inc. in the estimated amount of $8,204.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-172 GATE AND TAPPING VALVES - To Marden Susco, Inc. in the estimated amount of $28,869.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-182 ADAPTORS, BANDS, CAPS, SLEEVES, TEES - To Wells Supply Co. in the estimated amount of $27,299.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-182 VALVES MJ X FLG - To Westburne Supply Co., in the estimated amount of $11,672.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-182 JOINT RESTRAINING FITTINGS - To Davis Taylor-Jett in the estimated amount of $3,266.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-182 22.E. WATER METERS - PUBLIC WORKS - For a one-year term with provision for two one-year extensions: METERS 5/8" - To Badger Meter, Inc. in the estimated amount of $24,232.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-173 METERS 1-1/2" POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT AND 2" TURBINE METERS - To Mueller Co. Mktg. Group for Hersey Products Div. of Grinnell Corp in the estimated amount of $37,022.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-173 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 395 DECEMBER 20, 1993 CONSENT CALENDAR METERS 3/4", 1" and 2" POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT AND 1-1/2" TURBINE METERS - To Schlumberger Industries, Inc. in the estimated amount of $41,069.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-173 Motion: Renew contracts for a final 12-month period. 22.F. COPIER MAINTENANCE - To the following in the estimated annual amounts listed - Finance and Management Services: Micro Tech Services Image IV Systems, Inc. Eastman Kodak Company $ 7,000.00 13,000.00 24,000.00 SPEC 91-063 22.G. PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICES - To SJM Management Inc./DBA Botanica in the estimated annual amount of $15,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 91-067 22.H. BOOK LEASING SERVICES - LIBRARY - To McNaughton Book Service, Division of Brodart Co., in the estimated annual amount of $38,231.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-015 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Approve. 23.A. MCFADDEN AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - Change Order 3; increasing in the amount of $220.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1545 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 STEPHEN G. WHITE - For appraisal services for the northeast corner of Bristol and Sunflower Streets in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-140 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 396 DECEMBER 20, 1993 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.B. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND PARK CENTER REALTY ADVISORS - For appraisal services for City assets in conjunction with financing the Police Administration and Holding (Jail) facility in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-141 25.C. Motion: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND CROCKETT AND ASSOCIATES - For appraisal services for business fixtures and equipment for businesses affected by the Bristol Street Widening project in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 - Community Development Agency A-93-142 Continue the following to January 3, 1994 at staff's request. 25.D. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ALEC OSACHOFF - For project management and inspection services on various park development projects for a one-year period with provision for two 12-month extensions in the amount of $76,000.00 for one year - Recreation and Community Services Agency A-93-143 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. 30.A. T.P.C. BRISTOL CENTER - 1320 S. Bristol St. - For Bristol Street widening in the amount of $1,100,000.00 - Community Development Agency DEED 7695 *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** BUSINESS CALENDAR ll.B. REGULATION OF CAMPING IN CIVIC CENTER AREA (Placed on first reading on December 6, 1993 by a 6/1 vote with Moreno dissenting) Ordinance published in O.C. Reporter on December 10, 1993 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 397 DECEMBER 20, 1993 BUSINESS CALENDAR The following persons expressed opposition to the adoption of Ordinance NS-2210: Harry Simon, 902 N. Main Terese Caraccio, 311 S. Main Eric Hayde Tim Carpenter, 202 W. 19th Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2210 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Aha adding Article X to Chapter 10 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to regulate camping in the Civic Center - City Attorney's Office MOTION: VOTE: AYES: Lutz, Mills, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: Moreno ABSENT: None FILE BK Richardson SECOND: Lutz RESOLUTIONS 55.A. AMENDMENTS TO CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION PLAN Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-095 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution Nos. 82-110 and 91-006 to effect certain changes to the City's basic classification and compensation plan, and to amend the current annual budget to reallocate certain positions - Personnel Services MOTION: VOTE: ABSENT: Richardson SECOND: Mills AYES: Lutz, Mills, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young NOES: None None FILE BK CITY COUNCFL MINUTES 398 DECEMBER 20, 1993 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. APPEAL APPLICATION 93-001 RE VARIANCE 91-003 FILED BY THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH Variance 91-003 request to vary from setback, landscaping and parking standards for a proposed church and church administration office at 112-122 E. Pomona Street and 111-121 E. Berkeley Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on October 11, 1993 by a 6/0 vote with Doughty absent Legal Notice mailed December 9, 1993 Motion: Approve. Continuance of Appeal Application 93-001 to January 18, 1993 at applicant's request. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE VA COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 85.A. REORGANIZATION OF CITY'S BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (MILLS) Proposal to reduce the number of City Boards and Commissions through reassignment of various Board and Commission duties Motion: Approve. Continuance of proposal to January 18, 1994 to allow staff to prepare a report detailing cost savings to be realized under the proposal, analysis of Board and Commission representatives' turnover rates, and list of 3 months' agenda items for the Cable Television Advisory, Library, and Recreation and Parks Boards. MOTION: Mills SECOND: McGuigan CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 399 DECEMBER 20, 1993 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS VOTE: ABSENT: AYES: NOES: None Lutz, Mills, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None FILE BC RESOLUTIONS 55.B. REFUNDING OF CENTRAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TAX ALLOCATION BONDS Action on this item will be taken in conjunction with the Santa Ana Financing Authority and the Community Redevelopment Agency. All material for this item is contained in the Community Redevelopment Agency Agenda packet. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 93-096 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha approving the refinancing of certain prior obligations for the benefit of the City of Santa Ana Redevelopment Project by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Aha - Community Development Agency MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Mills VOTE: AYES: NOES: Lutz, Mills, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ABSENT: None FILE BK RECESSED - 7:48 P.M. RECONVENED - 8:08 P.M. To Santa Aha Financing Authority followed by Community Redevelopment Agency All Councilmembers present CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 400 DECEMBER 20, 1993 CO1VEMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Young noted receipt of a written communication in lieu of a verbal communication from Margaret Farris which he indicated he would forward to staff for appropriate action. Bernie LaChapelle, 1346 Rene, urged the City Council to vote against any increase to the Utility Users Tax and also commented on various City Programs. Miles Leach, 2025 W. 10th St., verified a memo addressing his comments at the previous Council meeting regarding filling the Ward 6 Council vacancy had not been prepared, and also expressed concern regarding Sec. 1501 of the City Charter regarding enforcement of Charter violations. Sean Mill, 617 S. Starboard, expressed opposition to increasing the Utility Users Tax, complimented several Councilmembers on their responses to his concerns, and advised the Council regarding the mitigation of adverse media commentary. William "Larry" Day, owner of Grand Pet Care Centers (City's animal shelter provider), indicated that although he had tried, he had been unable to meet on a personal basis with the persons who had expressed concerns regarding Shelter operations at previous Council meetings. He expressed his willingness to work with the City in addressing any concerns and invited Councilmembers to visit the facility. Councilmembers discussed several aspects of the Shelter's operations. Councilmember Richardson reiterated his recommendation to increase noise attenuation and to install signs to clearly indicate the Pet Care Center is also the Santa Ana Animal Shelter. John W. Pyle, 1415 N. Spurgeon, //419, requested the Council allow him to obtain a French Court parking permit for his camper which was recently adapted to his medical needs. Mayor Young referred Pyle to the City Manager for assistance. Tamara Niles, 200 W. Columbine, J-5, opined that adoption of Resolution 93-076 which established the permit parking district in her neighborhood had resulted in discriminatory treatment against apartment dwellers who also had the right to park on public streets. Mayor Young requested the City Manager investigate her situation and provide Council with a report. Ed Danoff, 338 W. Halesworth, expressed frustration concerning incompatibility between the City's fence standards and historic protection standards which were preventing his use of old Fire Station//1 for office purposes. From the dais Councilmember Richardson arranged to meet with Danoff and Planning and Building Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff at 12:00 noon on Wednesday to resolve the problem. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 401 DECEMBER 20, 1993 COMMENTS Joan Wilkinson, 1151 W. Riviera, opined that the environmental review for a new intermediate school on the Bristol Marketplace site was insufficient, and expressed her opposition to construction of a school on that site. Mayor Young acknowledged Wilkinson's concerns, indicated he had already discussed the project with Santa Ana Unified School District Superintendent Rudy Castruita, and expressed hope the City's concerns regarding the proposed school would be addressed. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McGuigan reported a citizen complaint of inadequate Police response to loud noisy radios which she indicated she would forward to the Police Chief, and wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season. Councilmember Lutz reported his recent participation in a Code Enforcement "ride along," and suggested the Police Department assist Code Enforcement staff in cases of repeat violations. He also described some home safety tips for use during the Holiday Season. Councilmember Richardson noted development of an intermediate school on the EECO site in the Chestnut/Grand area had been made possible through the Community Redevelopment Agency's assistance. He also requested staff arrange for recognition of two Santa Ana High School students who had qualified as State finalists in cross-country track. Mayor Pro Tem Pulido commended Santa Ana businessman Rneben Martinez on the opening of his new Hispanic bookstore in the Downtown. Councilmember Mills wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Councilmember Moreno: -reported he would be touring several community centers in the Los Angeles area in preparation for development of additional youth centers in several of the City's parks, beginning with an initial project at'Rosita Park; -noted that Downtown merchants held differing opinions with respect to his suggestion that restrooms be installed in the Downtown shopping area and requested staff prepare a report on the matter; and -requested staff investigate street vendors operating without permits in the Fiesta Marketplace area. Mayor Young requested the City Manager work with Archangel Michael Coptic Church to solve a parking problem in the neighborhood adjacent to the Church. CITY COUNCIL M1NUTES 402 DECEMBER 20, 1993 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:26 P.M. - ROOM 147 The Clerk of the Council of Closed Session announced that the City Council was recessing to Closed Session pursuant to: Government Code Sec 54956.9(b)(1) regarding pending litigation of significant exposure. RECONVENE - 9:29 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS All Councilmembers present except Mills 95.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Authorize settlements as follows: Hearthstone Apartments, Claim 93-274, in the amount of $6,973.34 MOTION: Pulido VOTE: ABSENT: AYES: NOES: Mills SECOND: Moreno Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson, Young None ADJOURNMENT - 9:30 P.M. Janice C. Guy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 403 DECEMBER 20, 1993