HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-1994MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 2, 1994
At 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, the Clerk of the Council
adjourned the City Council meeting from the Council Chambers to convene as soon as
possible in Room 510, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza.
The Clerk also adjourned the regular meeting of the Santa Ana Housing Authority to 6:00
p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter on May 16, 1994, in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic
Center Plaza.
CONVENED - 6:23 P.M. - ROOM 510
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
DAN YOUNG, Mayor
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor Pro Tem
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON (6:20 P.M.)
Absent: NONE
STAFF
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
Absent: NONE
WORK STUDY SESSION
City Manager David Ream explained the work study session was being convened to present
the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), review FY 93/94 CIP accomplishments,
identify CIP revenue sources, and consider proposed FY 94/95 CIP projects.
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FY 93/94 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Engineer George Alvarez reported on the City's FY 93/94 CIP projects and showed
slides highlighting such projects as the new Corporate Yard, the Amazon Edge project at the
Santa Ana Zoo, the Bristol Reservoir expansion, three new soccer fields at Centennial Park,
and the Santa Ana Main Library vehicle entryway. He also showed slides demonstrating the
accomplishments of the Public Works Agency in eliminating deferred maintenance by major
infrastructure category, such as sidewalks, streets, and street lights.
CIP REVENUE SOURCES
Public Works Agency Transportation Manager Joyce Amerson reviewed the major funding
sources for CIP projects including such funds as Community Development Block Grant, tax
increment, Measure M, gas tax, and transportation area fees. Amerson explained the type of
improvements eligible under each funding source, presented a chart depicting CIP revenues
for the period FY86/87 - FY93/94, and responded to Councilmembers' questions.
FY94/95 CIP PROJECTS
Public Works Agency Transportation Analyst Manuel Gomez discussed CIP projects planned
for FY 94/95 and responded to Councilmembers' questions. As a result of Council's
expressed interest, staff prepared a list of "Issue Bin" items for further discussion at future
Council meetings which includes but is not limited to:
- tree replacement on Willit Street between Raitt and Fairview;
sidewalk installation on King Street in 1994;
- alley reconstruction in Henninger Park;
street improvements including medians on 17th Street between Cabrillo Drive
and Tustin;
median design for Harbor Boulevard;
- property acquisition at 1st Street and Grand Avenue;
- property acquisition at 1st and Main Streets; and
landscaping improvements along Interstate 5 widening project.
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90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jean Glover and Virginia Dieriex expressed concerns regarding the removal of a left-turn
lane on First Street at the Quiet Village Mobile Home Park to accommodate a temporary
detour of the Santa Aha River Bicycle Trail during a U.S. Corps of Engineers'
reconstruction project. At Mayor Young's request, staff agreed to meet with park residents,
investigate alternative routes, and communicate any options to the impacted neighborhood.
Dan Coryell expressed concern that the City's development criteria for N. Harbor Boulevard
would restrict his ability to develop his property at 209 N. Harbor.
FY 94/95 CIP PROJECTS (continued)
Transportation Analyst Gomez provided a summary of park improvement projects for the
coming year.
Mayor Young suggested the development of a recreational center in central Santa Aha be
considered prior to further improvement of Thornton Park.
As a result of continued Council discussion, staff added the following to the "Issue Bin:"
- recreational facilities in the Logan-Lacy area;
- comparative analysis of Thornton v. Santa Anita park development; and
- recreation programming joint venture with the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana.
The City Manager indicated that staff would refine the Capital Improvement Program for
presentation to Council as part of the FY 94/95 budget.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - 8:38 P.M.
95.A.
LIABILITY CLAIMS (G.C. Section 54956.95)
Donald Fox, Workers' Compensation Claim Nos. 89140050 & 88140024
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana
Victor Albarran, Claim No. 94-052
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana
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95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (G.C.
Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Mateo Hernandez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 72-58-72
95.C.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (G.C. Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Swadesh Chopra
Employee Organization: Fire Benevolent Association
RECONVENED - 8:52 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
95.A.
Motion:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Authorize settlements as follows:
Victor Albarran, Claim No. 94-052
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana
In the amount of $8,500.00
Name of Case: Mateo Hernandez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 72-58-72
In the amount of $25,000.00
Donald Fox, Workers' Compensation Claim Nos. 89140050 & 88140024
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana
In the amount of $25,685.00
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Lutz
Lutz, Mills, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson,
Young
None
ADJOURNM//~/~T- 8:53 P.M.
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
110 MAY2, 1994