HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-1996MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 16, 1996
At 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy
announced the City Council would meet in the Santa Ana Library for a Work Study Session and
declared the City Council meeting adjourned to the Santa Ana Library 2nd Floor Conference Room,
26 Civic Center Plaza, to convene at 6:10 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.
CALLED TO ORDER
6:18 P.M.
SANTA ANA LIBRARY
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
26 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Present:
MIGUEL A PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern
TONY ESPINOZA
TOMLUTZ (6:55 p.m.)
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
LISA MILLS
TED R MORENO (6:25 p.m.)
Absent: NONE
STAFF:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORK STUDY SESSION
STREET DETERIORATION FEES
Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross reported the recent deregulation of the
telecommunications industry had led to more providers and expanded services, with a resultant
increase in demand for telecommunications infrastructure. He explained that installing additional
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infi'astmcture requked more cuts and trenching of City streets, which leads to pavement deterioration
and increased maintenance. In order to address the long-term impacts of the telecommunication and
utility services street cuts, Ross indicated stall'was proposing adoption ora trench cut fee, to be paid
in addition to the current utility franchise fees, to provide funds for pavement maintenance.
City Engineer George Alvarez discussed the relationship between the City and utility companies;
provided an update on public works agencies' efforts statewide to mitigate trench cut impacts; and
showed slides demonstrating trenching equipment, street deterioration following trench cuts, Utility
Trench Permit statistics for FY 93-94 and FY 94-95, criteria used to set trench cut fees, benefits of
such fees, and instances in which fees would be waived. Alvarez opined Los Angeles would be the
first city to adopt a trench cut fee and indicated Dr. M.Y. Shahin, a pavement management specialist
currently conducting a trench cut study for Los Angeles, was present to respond to questions.
Alvarez and Shahin responded to Councilmembers' questions.
The following persons provided additional information relating to trench restoration, expressed
concerns regarding the proposed street deterioration fee, and responded to Councilmembers'
questions relating to their presentations:
Reed Royalty, California Taxpayers Association
Pat Buttress, SCE
Mark Gaughan, SDG&E
William Allin, AT&T
Judy Woolen, The Gas Company
Barbara Becker, Pacific Bell
Larry Todd, SCE
Mitchell Pratt, The Gas Company
Sue Bents, Inter-Utilities Committee
At the conclusion of the comments, the Mayor indicated staff would continue to work with the utility
companies to resolve the trench cut issue.
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Debbie McEwen requested the City increase street sweeping in the vicinity of Bush and Washington
Streets to decrease trash accumulation emanating from the Main Ranch Market.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - 8:20 P.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 item was received for the September 16, 1996 Closed Session.
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95.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (G.C Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero
Employee Organization: Firemen's Benevolent Association
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - 9:25 P.M.
No action was reported out of Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:25 P.M.
Clerk of the Council
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