HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-1996MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 1, 1996
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE:
6:08 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
COUNCILIVlEIVlBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
TONY ESP1NOZA
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
LISA MILLS
TED R MOP,ENO
Absent: NONE
STAFF
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Junior Girl Scout Troop 912 of Santa Ana
Melissa Alves
Robyn Dodge
Amanda Graham
Meagan Miller
Devin MacDonald
Gabrielle Schaefer
INVOCATION
Chaplin Robert Barnett
Police Department
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Brace W. Dunams
Community Preservation Coordinator
Planning and Building Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 97 APRIL 1, 1996
PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR
PULIDO to G. Randall Coleman
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Key to the City presented by MAYOR PULIDO to a
delegation of visitors from Tecate, Mexico including:
Mayor Jose Alfredo Ferreiro Velazco
City Manager Ovidio Santos Romo
Chief of Police Jose Luis Avila, and seven other
representatives
Proclamation declaring March 12, 1996 as "Girl Scouts'
Be Your Best Day," presented by MAYOR PULIDO to
Public Relation Chairpersons of Santa Ama, Girl Scout
Council of Orange County, Karen Schaefer and Tracey
Dodge
Proclamation declaring April 27, 1996 as "Christmas in
April Day," presented by MAYOR PRO TEM
RICHARDSON to Junior League member and "Christmas
in April" Founder Kay Kelley
Certificate recognizing the Golden City Kiwanis for its
generous donations to orphanages in Baja California,
Mexico, presented by MAYOR PRO TEM
RICHARDSON to Golden City Kiwanis President Al
Marion and Kiwanis members Jerry Krans, Bob Stouffer,
Layton Gardiner, and Don Hickman
Report on a new program involving Rancho Santiago
College and Universidad Tecnol6gica de Le6n in
Guanajunato, Mexico by Rancho Santiago College Board
of Trustees President Dr. Enriqueta Ramos
Lacy Robertson - Regional Occupation Program (ROP)
student who was introduced by ROP Assistant Director
Jack Oakes
OATHS OF OFFICE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to:
Felicia G. Bernardoni, representative to the
Human Relations Committee
Mark S. Bernardoni, representative to the Library
Board
Sean Paul Orton, representative to the Personnel
Board
98 APRIL 1, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar Agenda Items were removed for separate action:
20.A., 20.B., 22.L., 22.0., 22.Q., 23.C., 25.G., 31.E., 31.F., and 39.A.
The following Abstentions were registered:
1. Mayor Pulido on Item 20.C.
2. Councilmember Moreno on Item 29.D
3. Councilmember Espinoza on Item 30.A.
Items removed fi~r SelmraTe acti(m ar- hi~zhlight,.'d and show the actual x otc
were passed as part of Thc consem motion.
Consent
Motion:
Ilenls ~,~'[tllOLfl voles
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve 3,tinutes.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1996
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18, 1996
ORDINANCES SECOND READING/IMPLEMENTATION RESOLUTIONS
11.A. WAL'MART - 3600 W. MCFADDEN AVENUE
Motion: Adopt resolutions.
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RESOLUTION 96-027 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving in part Variance No. 95-009, to allow the development of a shopping
center located on the southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and McFadden Avenue
with variances from various zoning regulations, and remanding Variance Application
No. 95-009 in part back to the Planning Commission - Planning and Building
Agency FILE CA
RESOLUTION 96-028 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving Conditional Use Permit 95-31 to allow three restaurants in a shopping
center located at the southeast corner of Harbor Boulevard and McFadden Avenue -
Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Motion:
13.A.
13.B.
Motion:
13.C.
Motion:
Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
VACANCY REPORT AS OF APRIL 1, 1996
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission
Environmental/Transportation Advisory Committee
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Private Industry Council
Recreation and Parks Board
TOTAL
2
1
2
1
4
1
11
FILE BC
APPOINTMENTS
Appo#~t
Peggy Crawford as the State of California Employment Development Department
representative to the Private Industry Council for a partial term expiring February 1,
1998. (Replacing Fisher) FILE BC
NOMINATIONS
Set for consideration at April 15, 1996 Council meeting.
Jose J. Solorio, 3051 S. Sycamore, Unit E, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER
McGUIGAN as the Ward 6 representative to the Environmental and Transportation
Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November 30, 1998. (Replacing
Guy) FILE BC
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CLERK OF
Motion:
15.A.
15.B.
15.C.
15.D.
15.E.
THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
The March 18, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 1996.
The March 21, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:00 a.m. on March 18, 1996.
The Notice of Adjournment of the March 18, 1996 City Council meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:40 p.m. on
March 18, 1996.
The Notice of Adjournment of the March 21, 1996 City Council meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:30 a.m. on March
22, 1996.
The March 28, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:30 a.m. on March 25, 1996.
CHAPTER 3 APPEALS
18.A. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - DENIAL OF POOL & BILLIARD PERMIT -
MANUEL MARTINEZ - Clerk of the Council
Motion: Adopt.
Hearing Officer's report in its entirety which recommends that the application for a
pool and billiard permit for Manuel Martinez dba The Bobkin at 3531 S. Main
Street be denied - Clerk of the Council FILE APSAM
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A. DONATION OF SOUND EQUIPMENT - JEROME CENTER
Motion: Accept.
Donation of sound equipment for Jerome Center from Wendell Brase - Recreation
and Community Services FILE CA
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Councilmember McGuigan commended the Friends of the Santa Aha Zoo for its generous
donation to the Zoo.
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of donation in Fund 301-01-5798 recognizing $17,475.00 and appropriating
same to Fund 301-232-6631 for the purpose of constructing the Santa Ana Zoo
Bird Aviary project - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE APAD
In response to the Mayor Pulido's request, Police Chief Paul Walters provided a status report on
the Weed and Seed Program.
Motion:
Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of revenue in Fund 126-01-5350-100 recognizing $250,000.00 in Weed and
Seed grant monies from the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of
Asset Forfeiture and appropriating $83,140.00 to Fund 126-339-6141, $22,000.00
to Fund 126-339-6261, $800.00 to Fund 126-339-6281, $5,400.00 to Fund 126-
339-6291, $800.00, to Fund 126-339-6331, $800.00 to Fund 126-339-6341 and
$137,060.00 to Fund 126-339-6641 - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE:
SECOND: Richardson
ABSENT:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
None FILE APAD
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20.C.
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-136 - JOB TRA1N1NG PARTNERSHIP
ACT (JTPA) TITLE III DISLOCATED WORKER FUNDS
Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Receipt of revenue in Fund 132-01-5350 recognizing $193,640.00 in unanticipated
JTPA funds and appropriating $2,000.00 to Fund 132-795-6341, $4,000.00 to Fund
132-795-6291, $158,595.00 to Fund 132-795-6933 and $29,045.00 to Fund 132-
789-6933 - Finance and Management Services
(Mayor Pulido abstained.) FILE APAD
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
22.A.
IMMUNIZATION AND BLOOD SCREENING SERVICES - To East Edinger
Medical Center for a final one-year renewal period in the estimated annual amount
of $67,200.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-077
22.B.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND PERIODIC MEDICAL SERVICES - To East Edinger
Medical Center for a one-year renewal period in the estimated annual amount of
$17,256.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-064
22.C.
AUTOMOTIVE FILTERS - To Orange County Auto Parts for a one-year renewal
period in the estimated amount of $12,648.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 93-093
22.D.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES - To Laidlaw Environmental
Services Company for a one-year renewal in the estimated annual amount of
$20,478.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-013
22.E.
TWO REPLACEMENT STAKE BED DUMP TRUCKS - To Fuller Ford in the
amount of $53,954.74 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-072
22.F.
MICROFILMING SERVICES - To RCI Image Systems for a three-year period
with provision for two one-year extensions in the estimated annual amount of
$27,879.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-075
22.G.
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES - To Grand Pet Care Centers for a 24-month
period with provision for three one-year renewal periods in the estimated annual
amount of $120,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 95-082
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22.H.
CHLORINE GAS FOR WELL WATER TREATMENT - To Jones Chemicals, Inc.
for a 12-month period with provision for two 12-month renewal periods in the
estimated annual amount of $16,163.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 96-002
22.1.
STREET SWEEPER PARTS - For a period of 12 months with options for two 12-
month renewals in the following estimated annual amounts - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 96-004
San Diego Rotary Broom
Nixon-Egli Equipment
$78,104.00
$5,764.OO
22.J.
FIRE HOSE - To Allstar Fire equipment, Inc. in the amount of $14,104.48 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-005
22.K.
STOCK PAPER GOODS - For a one-year period with provision for two one-year
extensions in the estimated amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 96-007
Motion: 1. Reject bids as non-responsive.
From Maintex, Inc, Wa>de Sanitary Supply, National Sanitary Supply, Gale Supply
Company, and Bid 'B' from Kathco Products and Pak West Paper/Chemical
2. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
Kathco Products
Pak West Paper & Chemical
$40,322.00
$32,919.00
Councilmember Moreno reported he had yet not received from staffthe bid details on the
proposed furniture purchases.
Motion: Continue award of bM to April 15, 1996.
McMahan Desk, Inc.
BKM Total Office
$50,000.00
$50,000.00
MOTION:Moreno
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYE S:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
SPEC 96-008
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22 .N.
BROADLEAF WEED CONTROL - To Landscape Pest Management in the amount
of $6,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-010
AQUIFER ZONE TESTING - To Layne-Westem Company in the amount of
$76,850.50 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-012
Councilmember Moreno commended the Police Department for enhancing police services by
providing officers with modem equipment and better information technology.
Motion: Award bid in accordance with Request for Council Action.
LAPTOP COMPUTERS (47) - SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT - To
Toshiba America Information Systems under the State of California Multiple Award
Schedule contract in the amount of $122,701.13 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 96-020
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
22.P.
REPLACEMENT HANDGUNS (247) - To Glock, Inc. in the amount of $6,508.45
- Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-023
In response to Mayor Pulido's inquiry, Fire Chief Marc Martin briefed the Council on the
proposal to modernize the City's dispatching operations by converting from a manual to a
computerized system.
Motion: Award bid in accordance with Request for Council Action.
FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER ASSISTED DISPATCH SYSTEM - To
American Tritech under County of Santa Cruz contract 1077 in the amount of
$385,267.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-024
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Lutz
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VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
23.A.
TREE TRIMMING - VARIOUS STREETS - To West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the
amount of $35,188.20 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2187-6
23.B.
TUSTIN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS, 17TH STREET TO 300' NORTH OF
FRANZEN AVENUE - Change Order 4 in the amount orS11,479.00 - Public
Works Agency PROJ 2575
Noting the numerous public works projects, Councilmember Lutz suggested staff encourage
Fallbrook Park neighbors to "adopt" the park created from 1-5 widening remnant parcels at the
northern tip of Santa Ana.
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
RECONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS, CROSS
GUTTERS, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND DRIVEWAYS; AND PAVEMENT
AND TRENCH REPAIR AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - To Kalban in the
estimated amount of $196,435.00 with total estimated construction cost of
$266,900.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7495
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
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AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Authorize the CiO, Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
25.A.
GROUP TRAINING WORKSHOPS - EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ISSUES -
With Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson in the total amount of $1,595.00 - Personnel
Services AGMT 96-030
25.B.
APPRAISAL SERVICES - CITY-OWNED REAL ESTATE ASSETS - With
Goeppner and Associates in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Community
Development Agency AGMT 96-031
25.C.
VETERINARY SERVICES FOR SANTA ANA ZOO - With Dr. Lorrie Boldrick
for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 - Recreation and
Community Services AGMT 96-032
25.D.
AMENDED GRANT AGREEMENT - HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) - REHABILITATION OF BUILDING IN
LAGUNA BEACH -With Affordable Housing Project of Orange County, Inc. to
increase funding by $55,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $560,000.00 -
Community Development Agency AGMT 96-033
25.E.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES - POLICE OFFICERS - With Dr. Susan Saxe-
Clifford for a one-year period with an option for two one-year renewals in an
amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for the first year, $35,000.00 for the second year
and $40,000.00 for the third year - Police Department AGMT 96-034
25.F.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - With NEC Business
Communication Systems West, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 -
AGMT 96-035
Councilmember Moreno reported he had not yet received the conceptual drawings for repainting
the Santa Ana logo (to add "Arts & Culture" to "Education First") on the water tower and
suggested the Council might better spend the funds on other City projects.
Motion: Remove resolution from consideration.
RESOLUTION 96-017 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving a communications site sublease agreement with Pacific Bell Mobile
Services - Community Development Agency AGMT 96-028
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Espinoza
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Substitute
Motion:
Adopt Resolution 96-017.
MOTION: Mills
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Lutz
Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
Espinoza, Moreno
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29.A. FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF DUTY AND FORGERY & ALTERATION
BOND RENEWAL
Motion: .4pprove.
City's Faithful Performance of Duty and Forgery & Alteration Bond Renewal from
May 5, 1996 to May 5, 1997 at a cost of $13,189.00 with National Union Fire
Insurance Company - Finance and Management Services FILE CA
29.B. 1996 BUDGET - DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION -
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Motion: 1. ,4pprove.
Downtown Santa Ana Business Association 1996 Budget for the Business
Improvement District
2. .,luthorize.
Finance and Management Services Executive Director to distribute budgeted Funds -
Community Development Agency FILE CA
29.C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEMBERSHIP DUES
Motion: .~pprove.
Annual membership dues with the League oF California Cities in the amount of
$21,948.00 - City Manager FILE CA
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29.D.
LOAN AGREEMENT - CIVIC CENTER BARRIO HOUSING CORPORATION -
TOWN SQUARE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
Motion: 1. Approve.
Deferred payment loan in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 to Civic Center
Barrio Housing Corporation for the acquisition and rehabilitation of up to ten
condominium units within the Town Square Condominium Project - Community
Development Agency
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Executive Director of the
Community Development Agency to execute a loan agreement and all other
required documents as necessary.
(Councilmember Moreno abstained.) FiLE CA
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS-TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Motion: Authorize Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute deed
30.A.
ESP1NOZA, RALPH - Southwest Corner Edinger Avenue and Greenville - Sale of
remnant City parcel from the widening of Edinger Avenue for the amount of
$4,100.00 - Community Development Agency
(Councilmember Espinoza abstained.) DEED 7779
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Receive and file staff reports and adopt findmgs as submitted by staff.
31.A.
CUP 95-018 - 1735 N. Grand Avenue - Filed by Alta Manning to allow expansion
of the C.A.N.O. Headstart preschool - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
31.B.
CUP 95-037 - 3119 S. Main Street - Filed by Yann Toy Chau to allow after-hour
operations at an existing donut shop in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district -
Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
31.C.
CUP 96-004 - 1611 W. Sunflower Street, Ste. E-6 - Filed by Ali Abedi to allow a
Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control license to permit the sale of beer, wine and
alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption and to allow after-hour operations
at Darya Restaurant in the South Coast Plaza Village zoning district - Planning and
Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
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31.D.
CUP 96-007 - 901 W. 17th Street - Filed by Jose Meza to allow after-hour
operations at El Comal restaurant in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning
district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Denial FILE CA
Councilmember Mills requested CUP 96-008 be set for public hearing to address concerns
regarding after-hour operations she had received from certain members of the neighborhood
association adjacent to E1 Gallo Giro.
Charles Bonaparte, representing El Gallo Giro, spoke in support of CUP 96-008.
Motion: Set for pubBc hearing on April 15, 1996.
CUP 96-008 - 1442 S. Bristol Street - Filed by El Gallo Giro to allow a~r-hour
operations at an existing deli market and bakery in the Bristol Corridor (SP-1)
zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval
MOTION: Mills
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Espinoza, Lutz
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: Moreno
FiLE CA
In response to Councilmember Mills, Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn
Uptegraffrecommended CUP 96-009 be remanded to the Planning Commission based on new
information received after the Planning Commission hearing on the matter.
Motion: Remand to the Planning Commission for reconsideration.
31.F.
CUP 96-009 - 2841 W. Warner Avenue - Filed by Galaxy Investments to allow
after-hour operations at Del Taco in the Community Commercial (C 1) zoning
district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval
MOTION: Mills
SECOND: McGuigan
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VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE CA
MISCELLANEOUS - LAND USE
NAMING TWO PUBLIC FACI1.FI'IES: KIWANIS BARRIER-FREE
PI.AYGROUND AT TIIORN'YON PARK A'F 1801 W SF. GF. RS'FROM A\:ENUE
& ALBERT E. SALGADO C(.)MMI. JNITY CENTFR AT ROSITA PARK A'I' 706
N. NEWItOPE STI~,EET
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson expressed support for the naming of the Kiwanis Barrier Free
Playground. Councilmember McGuigan endorsed the naming of the Albert Salgado Community
Center and introduced members of the Salgado family in the audience.
Motion: Receive and file.
Staff report approving the naming of Kiwanis Barrier-Free Playground at Thornton
Park and the Albert D. Salgado Community Center at Rosita Park - Recreation and
Community Services
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTY - SPURGEON
BUILDING AND CLOCK TOWER - 206 WEST FOURTH STREET
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-029 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
designating a certain building as historical property for inclusion in the City of Santa
Ana Register of Historic Property (Spurgeon Building) - Community Development
Agency
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
REPORTS
65.A. CENTRAL CITY STRATEGIC PLAN
Staff presentation by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson and
Downtown Development Manager Roger Kooi
Motion: Approve.
Central City Strategic Plan, a comprehensive planning document for improvement of
Downtown Santa Ana, prepared by the Mayor's Task Force on Central City -
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE RPT
Councilmember Moreno explained he voted in favor of the Plan but did not support the $5 million
City expenditure for the Grand Central and Santora Buildings for arts and culture purposes.
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Moron:.
75.A. ALTERNATIVE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
Proposal to establish an alternative procedure to abate public nuisances caused by zoning and
building code violations, and set cost recovery rates of $67.00 per hour for code enforcement
work and $75.00 per hour for hearings
Legal Notice published in the Register on January 24 and 31, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the Alternative Abatement Procedure for Code
Enforcement at 7:35 p.m.
Presentation of staff reports and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Building Safety
Manager Jim Lindgren
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: One
Apartment Association of Orange County dated April 1, 1996
Miles Leach spoke in opposition to the Alternative Abatement Procedure.
Ed McKie spoke in favor of the Alternative Abatement Procedure.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-013 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
establishing rates for code enforcement and hearing examiner work hour costs with
regard to the recovery of the expense of abatement pursuant to Article VIII of
Chapter 17 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code - Planning and Building Agency
2. Approve.
Policy Statement concerning the alternative nuisance abatement procedure -
Planning and Building Agency
3. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2282 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adding Article
VIII to Chapter 17 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide for an alternative
nuisance abatement procedure for zoning and building code violations - Planning
and Building Agency
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4. Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-102 - Receipt of revenue in Fund 11-01-
5597-509 Community Preservation recognizing $5,000.00 in hearing officer
recovery fees and appropriating same to Fund 11-509-6191 Planning and Building
Agency hearing officer services - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None FILE CA
RECESS - 7:50 P.M.-8:20 P.M.
75.B.
CITY BUDGET FY 1996-97 AND ANNUAL FEES
Public hearing to consider the City's $237.6 million Fiscal Year 96-97 Budget, $124 Million
General Fund Budget, $16.8 million Capital Improvement Program, and related matters
Legal Notice published in the Register on March 22, 23, and 29, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding the 1996-97 City Budget and Annual Fees at
8:20 p.m.
Presentation of staff reports and staff comments by Finance and Management Services Budget
Officer Gina Schuchard, Public Works Agency (PWA) Water Resources Manager Lee Harry, and
PWA Administrative Services Manager Teri Cable
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: Seven
The Gas Company dated March 28, 1996
Southern California Edison dated March 29, 1996
Pacific Bell dated March 28, 1996
Building Industry Association dated March 28, 1996
Makram Gerges dated March 30, 1996
Wagih Marcos dated March 30, 1996
Mohsen Rizk dated March 30, 1996
Councilmember Moreno reported he had received over 20 responses to a survey concerning the
trash contract and forwarded them to the Clerk for inclusion in the public record.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Victoria Zaragoza and Bob Coyle spoke in favor of the trash contract portion of the proposed
budget.
The following persons spoke in opposition to certain portions of the budget:
Florence Leach
Reed Royalty
Barbara Becker
Judy Woolen
Desi Reyes
George Estrada
David Perez
Madeline Arakeulian
Aiden Naughton
Lee Kearney
Pat Weber
Vic Edge
Rosemade Avila
Sal Juarez
Pat Buttress
Rhett Courier
Phillip Bettencourt
David Ross
Francisco Villalobos
Dolores Otting
Ayyad Ghobrial
Mohsen Rizk
Rowland Rice
Zeke Hernandez
CliffFraizer
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 10:24 p.m.
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading w~d authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2283 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana appropriating
monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for the Fiscal
Year commencing July 1, 1996 - Finance and Management Services
FILE BUDGET
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-030 - 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 for officers and employees of the City of
Santa Ana- Personnel Services FILE CA
75.B.2.
Motion:
EARLY RETIREMENT GRANT INCENTIVES
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-039 - A resolution of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the City
Manager to approve certain retirement incentives to facilitate achievement of long
term budget goals - Personnel Services FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 $ APRIL 1, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B.3.
Motion:
PART-TIME CIVIL SERVICE EIVI~LOYMENT
Continue to Council meeting of April 15, 1996, at the request of staff
ORDINANCE NS-2285 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code by amending Sections 9-2, 9-11, 9-
14, 9-36, 9-37, 9-71, 9-95, 9-117, 9-118, and 9-170, adding Section 9-184, and
repealing Section 9-184 relating to part-time employees - Personnel Services
75.B.4.
Motion:
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Adopt resohttion.
RESOLUTION 96-035 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
establishing a Uniform Schedule of Fees and repealing Resolution Number 95-022 -
Finance and Management Services FILE CA
75.B.5.
Motion:
STREET DETERIORATION FEES FOR STREET EXCAVATION PERMITS
Cont#me the follow#~g, pending in-depth analysis and review at a study session to
be scheduled within 90 days:
ORDINANCE NS-2284 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Sections
33-31 and adding Section 33-59.5 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide for a
street deterioration fee for street excavation work and adding Article VII to Chapter
13 of the code to establish the Arterial Highway and Local Street Maintenance Fund
- Public Works Agency
RESOLUTION 96-031 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
establishing street deterioration fees for street excavation permits - Public Works
Agency
75.B.6.
Motion:
METERED WATER RATE REVISIONS
Adopt resohttion.
RESOLUTION 96-034 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
revising the water rates of the City of Santa Ana- Public Works Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 116 APRIL 1, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B.7. WATER RATE STRUCTURE REVISION
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-036 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
establishing conservation-based water rates, standby service charges, water service
installation charges and charges for the installation of new water mains and front
footage charges for connection to existing water mains for which no payment has
been made previously, effective January 1, 1997 - Public Works Agency
FILE CA
75.B.8.
REVISIONS - CURBSIDE REFUSE COLLECTION RATES AND RECYCLING
PROGRAM
Motion:
Amend Resolution 96-032 and Agreement 96-036 as necessary to provide for
the following:
Deletion of 1% increase in curbside rates and program surcharge fee
2. Adopt resohttions.
RESOLUTION 96-032 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
to revise the City's curbside refuse collection rate effective July 1, 1996 - Public
Works Agency FILE CA
RESOLUTION 96-033 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
providing for the financing of the City of Santa Aha recycling project and approving
the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection therewith - Public
Works agency FILE BOND
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement.
RECYCLING PROGRAM REVISIONS AND PROGRAM SURCHARGE - With
Great Western Reclamation extending the current contract through June 2008 -
Public Works Agency AGMT 96-036
4. Instruct staff to take all actions necessary to:
Assure residents can select their trash container sizes;
Establish reduced trash collection rates for residents over age 62 and mobile home
park residents; and
Provide information to the public concerning the reduction and stabilization of trash
rates, and reduced rates for senior citizens and mobile home residents.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
117 APRIL 1, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HOBART-STANDARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Authorize.
Staffto work with the Santa Ana Unified School District to use monies from the
School Site Acquisition & Improvement Fund jointly administered by the City and
the District for the installation of a traffic signal at the Hobart-Standard crosswalk.
MOTION: Mills
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
Espinoza, Moreno
RECESS - 11:08 P.M.-Il:23 P.M.
75.C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM - FY
1996-97
Consideration of the use of $8.9 million in CDBG funds to improve low- and moderate-income
neighborhoods, eliminate blight, and create a more stable economic base
Legal Notice published in the Register on March 22, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Fiscal Year 1996-97 Community Development
Block Grant Program at 11:23 p.m.
Presentation of staff reports and staff comments by Community Development Agency Executive
Director Cindy Nelson
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: One
Luis Alberto Sarmiento dated April l, 1996
The following persons spoke in support of their group's request for CDBG funds:
Mary Douglas
Mary Thamann
Robert Mayer
Rigoberto Rodriguez
Frank Forbath
Carolyn Furgeson
Connie Jones
YWCA
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
Delhi Community Center
Share Our Selves
OCTA Senior Transportation
SW Minority Development Association
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Eric Giblin
Mrs. Sanchez
Michael Boyd
Robert Metcalf
Lyrm Mobley
Larry Haynes
Lisa Martinez
Sam Ho
Dominic Walsh
Roger Kenney
Karen Kolseth
Pearl Raya
Celine Osborn
Shirley Cohen
Eric Halasz
Tim Shaw
Alice McCullough
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities
Inner Vision Youth
Teen Challenge
Career Beginnings
Mercy House
Catholic Char/ties
Vietnamese Community of Orange County
Taller San Jose
Veterans Charities of Orange County
Lutheran Social Services
Santiago Little League
Volunteer Center Teen Connection
Feedback Foundation
Orange County Crazies
Orange County Homeless Issues Task Force
Relampago del Cielo
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 12:25 a.m.
Motion: Continue to April 15, 1996.
Proposed FY 96-97 Community Development Block Grant Program as submitted
and all related actions
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
75.D.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-001 - 2626 N. BRISTOL
FILED BY ELIAS KAWAJA AND EMAD SALAMEH
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-001 to rezone property from Single-Family Residential to
Community Commercial to be consistent with the General Plan's General Business District land
use designation.
Legal Notice published in the Register and mailed on March 22, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 96-001 at 12:25 a.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 119 APRIL 1, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Presentation of staff reports and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive
Director Robyn Uptegraff
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janiee C. Guy: None
Elias Kawaja spoke in favor of the Amendment Application.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 12:27 a.m.
Motion:
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2286 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located at 2626 North Bristol Street from the R1 (Single-Family
Residential) District to the C 1 (Community Commercial) District (AA No. 96-1) -
Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Mills
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE CA
75.E. GPA 96-002 - CIRCULATION ELEMENT - WASHiNGTON AVENUE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-002 to amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan
to reclassify Washington Avenue between Flower Street and Lincoln Avenue as a residential
collector
Legal Notice published in the Register and mailed on March 22, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment 96-002 at 12:28 a.m.
Presentation of staff reports and staff comments by Public Works Agency Transportation
Manager Joyce Amerson
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Miles Leach requested a continuance, citing lack of legal notice to affected businesses.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 12:34 a.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 120 APRIL 1, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-037 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
amending the Circulation Element of the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana to
reclassify Washington Avenue between Flower Street and Lincoln Avenue as a
residential collector (GPA 96-2) - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mills
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
None
FILE CA
75.F. GPA 96-003 - LAND USE ELEMENT AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION -
96-003 - 1411 N. BROADWAY o FILED BY CAVAEDIUM ARCHITECTS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 96-003 to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan
to change the existing 1.0 floor area ratio to 1.9 to allow construction of a 67-unit single-room
occupancy project
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-003 to rezone property from Multi-Family
Residential/Professional to Specific Development No. 62
Legal Notice published in the R~gister and mailed on March 22, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment 96-003 at 12:35 a.m.
Presentation of staff reports and staff comments by Community Development Agency Executive
Director Cindy Nelson
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Keith Monroe spoke in opposition to the General Plan Amendment and Amendment Application.
Mary Douglas spoke in favor of the General Plan Amendment and Amendment Application.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 12:42 a.m.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 121 APRIL 1, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
75.F. 1.
75.F.1
75.F.2.
75.F.3.
75.F.3. 4.
1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-038 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
amending the Land Use Element of the General Plan with regard to property located
at 1411 North Broadway to increase the floor area ratio (GPA 96-3) - Planning and
Building Agency FILE CA
2. Place ordinances on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS- 2287 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning property
located at 1411 North Broadway from the R3 (Multiple Family Residential) District
to the SD (Specific Development) District and adopting Specific Development Plan
No. 62 (AA No. 96-03) - Planning and Building Agency FILE AMAP
ORDINANCE NS-2288 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending the
Building Code to reduce the minimum floor area for efficiency units in single room
occupancy hotels - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
3. Approve.
Loan in the amount of $900,000.00 to the YWCA of South Orange County for the
development of a Single Room Occupancy Residential Hotel at 1411 N. Broadway -
Community Development Agency FILE CA
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Executive Director of the
Community Development Agency to execute the loan agreement and all
necessary documents for YWCA low-income hous#~g tax credit syndication.
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Mills
VOTE:
AYES: Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Espinoza, Moreno
ABSENT: None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 122 APRIL 1, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM
20.D.
FY 96-97 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET -
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - TAX INCREMENT, PARKING METER
REVENUE, AND VARIOUS FUND TRANSFERS
CONCURRENT ACTION WITH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
20.D. 1.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-144 - Recognizing $171,300.00 in
unanticipated revenue in the North Harbor Redevelopment Project Area and
appropriating $100,000.00 for the North Harbor Project Area and $71,300.00 for
loan repayment; repaying $71,300.00 in North Harbor Project Area Tax Increment
to the General Fund and transferring same to the Central City Project Area
20.D.2.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-145 - Repaying $560,750.00 in Bristol
Corridor Project Area tax increment to the General Fund and transferring same to
the Central City Project Area
20.D.3.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-146 - Repaying $600,000.00 in South Main
Project Area tax increment to the General Fund and transferring $300,00.00 to the
South Harbor Project Area and $300,000.00 to the Central City Project Area
20.D.4.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-147 - Transferring $148,000.00 in Parking
Meter Revenue to the Central City Project Area
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED BY THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY - 12:46 A.M.
RECONVENED - 12:48 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
123 APRIL 1, 1996
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Roberta Diener presented an 8-point plan to reduce gang violence and requested the City Council
take action to address safety problems in Santa Ana.
Rigoberto Rodriguez reported on the activities of a newly formed coalition to end youth violence
and requested support from the Council for a march from Memorial to Delhi Park on April 27,
1996.
Councilmember Moreno volunteered to chair a blue ribbon committee to address youth violence.
Mien Beek informed the Council that the City was in danger of being forced to buy part of a
sewage treatment plant and suggested City staff attend a Regional Water Quality Control Board
heating scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 19, 1996 in the Newport Beach City Council Chambers
for details.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147- 1:00 A.M.
The Brown Act permits the City Council to discuss certain matters without members of the public
present, provided the items to be discussed are posted 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting.
The following items were received for the April 1, 1996 Closed Session.
95.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LEGISLATION (G.C.
54956.9)
Name of Case: Transpacific Realty Ventures v. Community Development
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 729613
Name of Case: Pierce v. City of Santa Ana Workers' Compensation
Case Nos. 87002147, 89140197, 94PDS0013, and 92PDS0401
Name of Case: City of Santa Ana v. CF.I. Properties et al
Superior Court Case No. 74-81-11
95.B.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (GC. 54957)
Title: City Attorney
RECONVENED - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1:35 A.M.
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124
APRIL 1, 1996
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
95.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LEGISLATION (G.C.
54956.9)
Motion: 1. Authorize settlements as follows:
Name of Case: Pierce v. City of Santa Ana Workers' Compensation
Case Nos. 87002147, 89140197, 94PDS0013, and 92PDS0401
Stipulation, in the amount of $21,525.00 for back injury and
$3,465.00 for hearing loss
Approve and authorize execution by the Mayor and Clerk of the following
agreements.
Name of Case: Transpacific Realty Ventures v. Community Development
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 729613
LEGAL SERVICES - Amendment to agreement with LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene &
Mac Rae increasing total compensation, to an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 -
City Attorney A-96-038
CONSULTANT SERVICES - Amendment to agreement with Parkcenter Realty
Advisors increasing total compensation, to an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 -
City Attorney A-96-039
LEGAL SERVICES - With Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz, in an amount not to
exceed $100,000.00 o City Attorney A-96-040
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Mills
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT- 1:36 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL MlNUTES 125 APRIL 1, 1996