HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-1996MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 6, 1996
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
6:10 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
TONY ESP1NOZA
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO
Absent:
LISA M1LLS
STAFF
Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
EDWARD J. COOPER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION
Chaplain Robert Barnett
Police Department
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Edward J. Cooper
City Attorney
35 Years of Service
Michael Samuels
Equipment Operator/Motor Sweeper
Public Works Agency
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MAY 6, 1996
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Peter and
Mary Muth
Key to City presented by MAYOR PUL1DO to a delegation of visitors from Playas
de Rosarlto, gaja California, Mexico includlng:
Mayor C.P. Hugo Torrez Chabert
City Clerk C. Alejandro Crosthwaite Escudero
Councilmember Lic. Oscar Martin Arce Paniagua
Councilmember C.P. Oscar Salazar Santacruz
Councilmember Lic. Jose Luis Ibarra Arenas
Tourism Department Lic. Jose Luis Gaytan
City Attorney Lic. Enrique Diaz Martinez
Chief of Police Lic. I. Enrique Ruiz
Proclamation declaring May 12-18, 1996 as "Peace Officers' Memorial Week"
presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Police Chief Paul Walters
Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 1996 as "Hire-A-Veteran Week" presented by
COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA to State of California Employment Development
Department Santa Ana Veterans Employment Field Office Manager Peggy N.
Crawford and Employment Representative James S. Lindsay
Certificates recognizing the winners of the Southern California Municipal Athletic
Federation Championship presented by COUNCILMEMBER ESPINOZA to the
following 1996 Santa Ana Division "A" Lady Bulls of the Golden City Youth
Basketball League:
Players
Lorena Adame
Maria Aldana
Vanessa Berual
Estrella Cruz
Adriana Mendez
Angela Miranda
Charlenda Van Buren
Anna Villalobos
Coaches
Charles Van Buren
Ruben Mendez
Introduction of the following new members of the Santa Ana Chamber of
Commerce by MAYOR PULIDO:
La Opinion represented by Leslie Perez
Acco Metal represented by David D'elamo
Plaque recognizing six years' service on the Private Industry Council presented by
MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to David J. Edenhofer
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 153 MAY 6, 1996
Proclamation declaring May 16, 1996 as "William H. Spurgeon Clock Tower Day"
presented by MAYOR. PRO TEM RICHARDSON and COUNCILMEMBER`
LUTZ (Honorary Restoration Project Chair) to the following:
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Orange County Chapter 69
Tim Rush, Restoration Project Chair
Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society
Dianne Marsh
Downtown Santa Ana Business Association (DSABA)
Michael Macres, DSABA President, Macres Florists of Santa Ana
Major Project Donors
Elizabeth Corbett, First American Title Insurance
Robert Coyle, Waste Management
Wolfgang Schanderl, Santa Ana Firemen's Benevolent Association
Bob Leavett, Fiesta Construction
Plaques recognizing Santa Ana Volunteers for Excellence (SAVE) members for
their first year of service to the Police Department presented by
COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to the following:
Senior Volunteers - One Year of Service
Harold "Andy" Anderson Richard Merritt
Charles Bowman John Slocum
Louie Koop
Introduction of the following:
Naomi Branigan
Barbara Curry
Edrie Killingbeck
Catherine Ghiorso
Marguarite Gonzalez
Carole Storrie
Howard Storrie
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
Oral Report by:
Jason Williams
Santa Ana High School
Special presentation by MAYOR PULIDO honoring the students from the City's
high schools who made presentations before the Council in 1995-1996
Migdalia Reynoso
Lacy Robertson
Van Ta
Sasha White
Jason Williams
Saddleback High School
ROP/Valley High School
Century High School
Santa Ana High School
Santa Ana High School
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 154 MAY 6, 1996
OATllS OF OFFICE Administered by Clerk of the Council to:
Jose J. Solorio, representative to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Committee
Jaime B.Vega, representative to the Human Relations
Commission
CONSENTCALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar modifications were announced by Mayor Pulido:
- Councilmember Espinoza's abstention on Items 10.B. and 11.C.
- Councilmember Lutz's abstention on Item 10.C.
- Councilmember Moreno's abstention on Item 11.B. and "NO" vote on Item 11.A.
Note: Following adoption of the Consent Calendar motion, Councilmember Richardson
requested on behalf of Councilmember Mill's that Consent Calendar Item 25.C. be continued to
the May 20 Council Study Session. (See Minutes page 162.)
Consent
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Espinoza
VOTE: AYE S:
NOES:
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
None
ABSENT: Mills
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
10.C.
10.D.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Mimttes.
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1996
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 1996
(Councilmember Espinoza abstained.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1996
(Councilmember Lutz abstained.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 29, 1996
CITY COIJNCIL MINUTES 155 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
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, ifa
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.
PART-TIME CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
(Placed on first reading on April 15, 1996 by a 6/1 vote with Moreno dissenting)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on April 19, 1996
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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
(Councilmember Moreno voted "NO".)
FILE CA
ll.B.
CUP 96-008 - 1442 S. BRISTOL - EL GALLO GIRO
(Confirms Council action of April 15, 1996 by a 5/1 vote with Mills dissenting and
Moreno abstaining)
Motion: Adopt resohttion.
RESOLUTION 96-044 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96-08 to allow a deli/bakery located at 1442
South Bristol Street to remain open after 12:00 a.m. for a period of one year -
Planning and Building Agency
(Councilmember Moreno abstained.) FILE CA
ll.C.
AMENDMENTS TO SANTA ANA INTER-CITY COMMUTER STATION,
CENTRAL CITY AND NORTH HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREAS
(Placed on first reading on April 16, 1996 by a 5/0 vote with Moreno not voting and
Espinoza absent)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 156 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
Place ordinances on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2289 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana approving and
adopting a first amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Santa Ana Inter-City
Commuter Station Redevelopment Plan - Community Development Agency
ORDINANCE NS-2290 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana approving and
adopting a second amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Santa Ana
"Central City" Redevelopment Project - Community Development Agency
ORDINANCE NS-2291 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana approving and
adopting a first amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Santa Ana North
Harbor Boulevard Redevelopment Plan - Community Development Agency
(Councilmember Espinoza abstained.) FILE REDEV
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. ABANDONMENT 96-A 1 - LYON STREET FROM ST. ANDREW PLACE
SOUTH TO THE CUL-DE SAC - INTENT TO VACATE
Motion: Adopt resolution setting matter for public hearing on J/me 3, 1996.
RESOLUTION 96-045 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
declaring its intention to vacate Lyon Street Sooth of St. Andrew Place, setting a
public hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted and published -
Community Development Agency FILE ABAN
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Motion: Ins//r/ct Clerk to enter reporl it/to the Mira/res.
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT AS OF MAY 1, 1996
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Private Industry Council
Recreation and Parks Board
TOTAL
2
1
2
4
1
10
FILE BC
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
157
MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The April 15, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:00 a.m. on April 10, 1996.
15.B.
The April 16, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:00 a.m. on April 10, 1996.
15.C.
The Notice of Adjournment of the April 15, 1996 City Council meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Drive, at 9:25 p.m. on April
15, 1996.
15.D.
The Notice of Adjournment of the April 16, 1996 City Council meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Drive, at 6:00 p.m. on April
16, 1996.
15.E.
The April 22, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:00 a.m. on April 19, 1996.
15.F.
The Notice of Adjournment of the April 22, 1996 City Council meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Drive, at 6:25 p.m. on April
22, 1996.
15.G.
The April 29, 1996 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 11:00 a.m. on April 26, 1996.
15.H.
Jeri A. Simpson's resignation from the Santa Ana Private Industry Council received
by telephone on April 11, 1996 effective immediately was posted on the door of the
Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:00 noon on April 30, 1996.
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A. PUBLIC ENTITY PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM (PEPIP) RENEWAL
Motion: Approve.
Continued membership in the Public Entity Property Insurance Program from May
15, 1996 to May 15, 1997 at a cost not to exceed $775,455.00 - Personnel Services
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 158 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
19.B.
Motion:
19.C.
Motion:
19.D.
Motion:
SPECTRANET INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROPOSAL
Authorize.
Staff to negotiate with SpectraNet International to develop a public/private
partnership proposal for Council's consideration - Public Works Agency
FILE CA
INVESTMENT REPORT
Receive and file report.
Quarterly Report of the City's Investments as of March 31, 1996 - Finance and
Management Services FILE CA
EXCUSED ABSENCE
Approve.
Excused absence of Councilmember Mills from the May 6, 1996 Council Meeting
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-159 - JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
ACT (JTPA) TITLE IIB SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $1,288,445.00 in unanticipated Job Training Partnership Training Act
funds and appropriating same to the JTPA Title IIB Summer Youth Employment
Training Program - Finance and Management Services FILE APAD
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-164 - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Motion: Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Transfer $41,000.00 from Emergency Response Reimbursement to Fire Suppression
Overtime and $40,000.00 in Paramedic Service Charges to Fire Suppression/EMS
accounts for Overtime and Operating Materials and Supplies - Finance and
Management Services FILE APAD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 159 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
20.C.
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 96-163 - LIBRARY BUSINESS
REFERENCE COLLECTION
Approve. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Acceptance of $25,487.00 Federal Library Services and Construction Act Major
Urban Resource Library Grant Award funds and appropriating funds to enhance the
Library's business reference collection - Finance and Management Services
FILE APAD
GRANT APPLICATIONS
21.A.
COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAMS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 96-046 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
approving the submittal of projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority
for funding under the combined transportation funding programs - Public Works
Agency FILE CA
21.B.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
FUNDS
Motion:
Approve and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Consolidated Plan (a single planning and application document) for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Home
Investment Partnership (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
(HOPWA) funds - Community Development Agency FILE RPT
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
22.A.
TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES - First of 12-month extensions to the
following in the estimated amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-073
AppleOne Employment Services
Manpower International, Inc.
Vencap, Inc. dba Thomas Temporaries
Abigail Abbott Personnel Company, Inc.
$62,500.00
62,500.00
62,500.00
62,500.00
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 160 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.B.
BOND PAPER - CENTRAL SERVICES - To Unisource Corporation for a 12-
month period in the estimated amount of $75,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 95-006
22.C.
SPECIALTY AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS - For a 12-month period
with options for two 12-month renewal in the estimated annual amounts as follows -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-078
Motion: 1. Reject.
Bid for item Number 5, a 160 amp alternator, as nonresponsive to the specification
2. Award #7 accordance with Request for Council Action.
Lu's Lighthouse
Southern California Jobbers
Dynatron Electric
Carter/AFP
Orange County Auto Parts
$12,968.00
10,900.00
2,573.00
1,885.00
828.00
Motion: Award fl~ accorda/~ce with Req/tesls for CotmcJl Acliotl.
22.D.
BACKHOE - PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIVISION - To Eberhard Equipment in
the amount of $74,012.66 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 96-009
22.E.
FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT CLOTHING - To Halprin Supply Co. using the City of
Bakersfield contract pricing in the amount of $31,837.54 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 96-029
22.F.
SECURITY GUARD SERVICE - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER -
To Pedus Service, Inc. for a period of two years with provision for two one-year
extensions in the estimated annual amount of $96,853.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 96-030
22.G.
PATROL VEHICLE - PARKS DIVISION - To Wondries Fleet Group in the
amount of $20,410.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-031
22.H.
CONCRETE METER BOXES AND COVERS - PUBLIC WORKS WATER
DIVISION - For a two-year period with provision for two one-year extensions to
the following in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 96-086
Roberson Enterprises
J & R Concrete Products, Inc.
$12,627.00
3,080.00
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 161 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion: Award itl accordance with Request for Council Action.
23.A. TREE TRIMMING - VARIOUS STREETS - To West Coast Arborists, Inc. In the
amount of $39,242.50 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2187-7
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
25.A.
25.B.
25.C.
Motion:
Authorize City Attorney to prepare w~d the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
DEMOLITION AND ASBESTOS REMOVAL - STRUCTURES WITHIN
BRISTOL STREET WIDENING PROJECT AREA - With Vision Environmental
Services in the amount of $22,600.00 - Community Development Agency
AGMT 96-044
CONNECTING COMPUTERS IN LIBRARY AND CITY HALL
INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE L1NK BETWEEN LIBRARY AND
CITY HALL - With Anixter, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $28,500.00 - Finance
and Management Services AGMT 96-045
COMPUTER NETWORKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE BETWEEN
L1BRARY AND CITY HALL - Finance and Management Services
With Cabletron Systems in an amount not to exceed $31,000.00
AGMT 96-046
With Cisco Systems in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00 AGMT 96-047
ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Continue to May 20, 1996 Council meeting.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE ORANGE COUNTY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - With various member agencies - City Manager
AGMT 96-048
MOTiON:Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mills
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 162 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
25.D.
LEASE FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM - 500
W. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD - With James A. and Sharon A. Carter for five
months in an amount not to exceed $4,460.40 per month - Community Development
Agency AGMT 96-049
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Motion:
Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all
necessary documents.
30.A.
AGUILAR, ANITA - 309 E. McFadden - For realignment of McFadden between
Main and Maple in the amount of $140,000.00 - Community Development Ageacy
DEED 7763
30.B.
RAMON, CESAR A. - 1306 S. Bristol - For Bristol Street widening project in the
amount of $400,000.00 - Community Development Agency
DEED 7762
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Receive and file staff reports and adopt findings as submitted by staff
31.A.
CLIP 96-012 - 715 N. Harbor Blvd. - Filed by Pizza Hut, Inc. to allow after-hour
operations at an existing food establishment in the Specific Plan 2 zoning district -
Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
31.B.
CUP 96-014 - 210 E. 16th - Filed by Mercy House Transitional Living Center to
allow a transitional living center for up to 24 single employed men in the High
Density Residential (R3) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
TENTATIVE PARCEL / TRACT MAPS
Motion: Approve maps as conditioned by staff and adopt the findings as submitted by staff
32.A. PARCEL MAP 94-145 - Pacificenter - Filed by Catellus Development Corporation
to subdivide 9.7 acres into two parcels - Planning and Building Agency
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 163 MAY 6, 1996
CONSENT CALENDAR
32.B.
PARCEL MAP 95-147 - Northwest comer of Bristol and 17th Sts. - Filed by
Interstate Consolidated Industries to revlse parcels at Bristol MarketPlace into 13
lots - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
FINAL PARCEL / TRACT MAPS
Motion: Approve final map.
33.A.
PARCEL MAP 94-162 - 2323 and 2343 N. Tustin Avenue - Subdivides an existing
parcel consisting of 2.12 acres of land into two parcels - Public Works Agency
FILE CA
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
Motion:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
SEISMIC REHABILITATION OF FAIRVIEW BRIDGE AT SANTA ANA
RIVER
Adopt resohttion.
RESOLUTION 96-047 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
authorizing execution of Supplement No. 083 to Local-State Agreement No. 12-
5063 for Federal Aid funding for Seismic Rehabilitation of the Fairview Bridge at
the Santa Ana River - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Lutz
SECOND: Espinoza
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mills
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 164 MAY 6, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-002 - 1718 W. SIXTH STREET - ST.
FRANCIS HOME
FILED BY CHCG ARCHITECTS
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96-002 to rezone property from the C1/R2 (General
Commercial/Two-Family Residential) districts to Specific Development No. 61 to allow the
expansion of the St. Francis Home
Legal Notice published in the Register and mailed on April 26, 1996
The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 96-002 at 7:20 p.m.
Presentation of staff reports and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Planning
Manager Ken Adams
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Jerome A. Busch spoke in favor of the Amendment Application.
There were no other speakers on the matter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m..
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and attthorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2292 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located at 1718 West Sixth Street from the C 1 (Community Commercial)
and R2 (Two-Family Residence) Districts to the SD (Specific Development) District
and adopting Specific Development Plan No. 61 (AA No. 96-2) - Planning and
Building Agency
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mills
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
165
MAY 6, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B.
CUP 96-010 - 320 E. 17TH STREET
FILED BY YUM YUM DONUT SHOPS, 1NC.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-010 to allow after-hour operations at an existing donut shop
in the Community Commercial (C 1) zoning district
Legal Notice mailed on April 26, 1996
Continue consideration of CUP 96-010 to June 3, 1996 Council meeting.
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Mills
SECOND: Lutz
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
None
FILE CA
75.C. APPEAL APPLICATION 96-002 - VARIANCE 96-001 - 2800 N. MAIN -
MA1NPLACE MALL EXPANSION
FILED BY SANTA ANA VENTURE
VARIANCE 96-01 to permit relief from parking, setback, and landscaping standards in order to
allow the expansion of the MainPlace Mall in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district
Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on April 8, 1996 by a 6/0 vote
Acted on by the City Council on April 22, 1996 (See Minutes page 149.)
Legal notice mailed on April 30 and published in the Register on May 1, 1996
The Mayor reopened the public hearing regarding Appeal Application 96-002 at 7:27 p.m.
Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Senior Planner
Charles View
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: Three
Letter from the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce dated May 6, 1996
Letter from Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison dated April 25, 1996
Letter from Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison dated April 29, 1996
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 166 MAY 6, 1996
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The following persons spoke in favor of the Appeal Application:
Linda Bozung
DwyaneMears
Joe Foust
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
RECESS - 7:47 P.M-7:58 P.M.
Senior Planner Charles View summarized environmental issues relating to the project, responded
to comments made by the speakers during the hearing, and provided staWs response to items 20
and 21 contained in the April 29, 1996 communication from Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison.
Motion: 1. Adopt resohttion.
RESOLUTION 96-043 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving Variance No. 96-001, to allow relief from certain parking, setback, and
landscaping requirements in the MainPlace Mall located at 2800 North Main Street -
Public Works Agency
Approve fimtings for certification of the addendum to the Fashion Square
EIR originally approved on May 15, 1984.
MOTION:Moreno
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mills
FILE CA
RECESSED - HOUSING AUTHORITY - 8:05 P.M.
RECONVENED - 8:06 P.M. - With the same Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Suszan Ales thanked the Recreation and Community Services Agency and Councilmember
Moreno for assistance with a recent fundraising event at Atona Park. Ales also requested
Council's help in petitioning Rancho Santiago to allow use of its college pool by neighborhood
children during summer months, and City staff assistance with the complicated Federal
Emergency Management Agency application process for flood insurance rebates.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
167 MAY 6, 1996
COMMENTS
Alberta Christy advised the Council of an upcoming Community Job Fair sponsored by the Valley
High Neighborhood Association at Centennial Park on May 18, 1996 between 10:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m., encouraged the listening audience and Council to attend, and invited small business
owners to advertise their job openings at the Fair by calling (714) 667-2266.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Espinoza:
- requested staff assist Suszan Ales with her request regarding use of
the Rancho Santiago College pool;
- suggested a flood insurance application be forwarded to impacted residents
with the water bills;
- thanked the Public Works Agency for the timely repair of the pothole
he had reported at the April 15 Council meeting.
Councilmember Lutz:
- congratulated Police Chief Paul Walters concerning the recent reductions
in crime statistics;
- reported the "dinosaurs," a popular exhibit, were back at MainPlace Mall;
- invited the listening audience to attend the Spurgeon Clock Tower resetting
on May 17, 1996 and the open house to follow at the Santora Building;
- asked staff to see that weeds are removed from the federal courthouse
construction site; and
- expressed support for use of the College pool by neighborhood children.
Councilmember Richardson:
- reiterated support for College pool use by the neighborhood;
- suggested interested citizens might donate bicycles to the Elks Club (which
was refurbishing them for a Bike-A-Thon for the Boys and Girls Club) by
calling (714) 224-9068;
- commended the Police Chief on the reduced crime statistics and requested
a presentation on STOP (Street Terrorist Offender Program) at a future
Council meeting;
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 168 MAY 6, 1996
COMMENTS
complimented Planning and Building, Community Development, and
Recreation and Community Services staff for their support of the April 27
"Christmas in April" community painting project;
- commented on the number of positive community events such as the recent
Pet Adopt-A-Thon and the Imagination Celebration;
- congratulated retiring City Attorney Ed Cooper for his long and excellent
service to the City; and
- wished his wife Vivien a Happy Birthday on May 7!
Councilmember McGuigan:
- also expressed congratulations to Police Chief Walters;
- commended Alberta Christy for her efforts in promoting community
job fairs;
- amplified on Councilmember Richardson's list of positive community
events by adding Volunteer Connection Day, Special Olympics at Mater
Dei High School, and the "HUG" day sponsored by Western Medical Center.
Councilmember Moreno:
- expressed support for Rancho Santiago pool use by neighborhood children;
- thanked the Alona Park Neighborhood Association for asking him to
participate in its fundraiser;
- related an incident at the Alona park event wherein a City firefighter had made
disparaging remarks about his Council position, then requested City Manager
David Ream and Fire Chief Marc Martin to admonish City staff regarding uncivil
conduct towards City public officials.
Mayor Pulido commended stafffor successfully securing a $200,000 grant to develop Fallbrook
Park and requested City Manager Ream and stalTwork with the neighborhood to determine how
the funds should be used.
RECESSED - CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 8:34 P.M.
The Brown Act permits the City Council to discuss certain matters without members o£the public
present, provided the items to be discussed are posted 72 hours prior to the City Council meeting.
The following item was received for the May 6, 1996 Closed Session.
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95.A.
95.B.
95.C.
95.D.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (GC. Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
Employee Organization: SACEA/SEIU
Employee Organization: Firemen's Benevolent Association
Employee Organization: Police Officer's Association
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (G.C. Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
LIABILITY CLAIMS (G.C. Section 54956.95)
Claimant: Hernandez, Noberto
Claim No. 96-046
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXIST1NG LITIGATION (G.C.
Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Williams v. City of Santa Ana
Workers' Compensation Case Nos. 93PDS0027,
92PDS0420
90140469,
Name of Case: In re County of Orange
Bankruptcy Court Case No. SA-94-22272 JR
Name of Case: Transpacific Realty Ventures v. Community Development
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 729613
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:45 P.M.
Motion: 1. Authorize settlements or actions as follows:
95.C.
LIABILITY CLAIMS (G.C. Section 54956.95)
Claimant: Hernandez, Noberto
Claim No. 96-046
Agency Claimed Against: City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $30,000.00.
95.D.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTiNG LITIGATION (G.C.
Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Williams v. City of Santa Ana
Workers' Compensation Case Nos. 93PDS0027, 90140469,
92PDS0420
Stipulation, in the amount of $18,648.00 less credit for advance
payments
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170 MAY 6, 1996
Name of Case: In re County of Orange
Bankruptcy Court Case No. SA-94-22272 JR
Ratification of City Manager's vote on reorganization plan
(Councilmember Richardson abstained.)
95A.
Approve agreement and authorize execution by the Mayor and Clerk of the
Colttlci[.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT for a successor contract setting forth modification to the
Memorandum of Understanding and agreement between the City of Santa Aha and the
SACEA/SEIU part-time employees for the period July 1 through June 30, 1998 -
Personnel Services A-96-050
95.B.
3. Approve.
Appointment of Assistant City Attorney Richard E Lay as Acting City Attorney
effective May 19, 1996
MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Mills
SECOND: McGuigan
Espinoza, Lutz, McGuigan,
Richardson
None
Mills, Moreno, Pulido,
ADJOURNMENT- 8:46 P.M. - To 9:00 a.m. on May 14, 1996 in Room 831, City Hall,
20 Civic Center Plaza
Clerk ofth~ Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 171 MAY 6, 1996