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Home My WebLink About04-07-1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 7, 1997 CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION EMPLOYEE COMMENDATION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:08 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern TONY ESPINOZA (6:21 p.m.) BRETT FRANKLIN TOM LUTZ PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN TED R MORENO (6:21 p.m.) Absent: NONE STAFF: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager ROBERT J. WHEELER, Asst. City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Co~a~cil Chaplain Warren Johnson Police Department Proclamation commending Downtown Development Manager Roger Kooi for outstanding service to the City presented by MAYOR PULIDO and MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON and recognition of Roger's contributions to the Central Business District by Downtown Santa Ana Business Association President Michael Macres (Kooi subsequently passed away on April 8, 1997) EMPLOYEE AWARDS CITY COUNCIL MENUTES MAYOR PULIDO 20 Years of Service Craig J. Daskalakis Water Systems Operator II Public Works Agency 95 APRIL 7, 1997 25 Years of Service Irene Jones Police Property & Evidence Supervisor Police Department Manuel Martinez, IV Police Officer Police Department PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Hector Godinez, Sr. Proclamation declaring April 19, 1997 as "Health Fair Expo Day" presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Western Medical Center/Santa Ana Chief Executive Officer Richard E. Butler Proclamation declaring April 21-28, 1997 as "Education Celebration and Summit Week" presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Santa Ana Unified School District Superintendent and Santa Ana 2000 Chairman Dr. A1 Mijares Proclamation declaring April 19, 1997 as "Christmas In April Day" presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to Christmas In April * Serving Orange County President Charles Brauer Certificate presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to Boys and Girls Club "Youth of the Year," Michelle Martinez Proclamation declaring April 6-12, 1997 as "Boys and Girls Club Week" presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to Boys and Girls Club Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director John Brewster and "Pedal Santa Ana" Co-Chair Bob Coyle CITY/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Student Presentation by Cesar Chavez High School student Jenny Mejia Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER McGUIGAN to Jenny Mejia CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 96 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: I. Abstention by Councilmember Espinoza on Item 20.B. 2. Removal o£Items 23.A., 25B. and 25.F for separate action 3. Correction of Item 25.F. dollar amount to $851,955.00 Consent Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: McGuigan Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None llems removed for separate action are highlighted and show lhe actual vote. Items withou! votes were passed as parl of the consent motion. MINUTES Motion: 10.A. 10.B. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approve Minutes. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 12, 1997 (Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tern Richardson abstained.) REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1997 13.A. Motion: BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES VACANCY REPORT AS OF APRIL 2, 1997 Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Private Industry Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TOTAL 97 2 3 1 3 9 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting #~to the Minutes. 15.A. The March 17, 1997 City Council Agenda and Revised Agenda pages were posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 9:30 p.m. on February 26, 1997. 15.B. Charles Spears' resignation from the Private Industry Council by letter effective April 7, 1997 was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:00 a.m. on March 26, 1997. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS Motion: Declare and #~struct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes. 16.A. April 1997 to be "Parliamentary Month" at the request of the American Institute of Parliamentarians, Orange County Chapter and commend its efforts to promote decisions by parliamentary means rather than violence or dictatorial action 16.B. Week of April 20-26, 1997 to be "Child Abuse Prevention Week" at the request of the Independent Order of Foresters (IOF) and commend IOF's dedication to projects that strengthen family life MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION 19.A. EXCUSED AB SENCES Motion: Approve. Excused absences of Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tern Richardson from the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council on March 12, 1997 BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97-128 - POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) Motion: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 98 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR 20.B. Moaon: Recognizing $5,700.00 in various gifts and donations and appropriating same for Office of the Chief Operations and Field Operations Equipment and Capital - Finance and Management Services FILE CA APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97-123 - ADA IMPROVEMENTS - LOGAN FISHER, ALONA, JEROME, AND THORNTON PARKS Urban Parks Grant funds to be used for installation of play equipment and upgrading of facilities to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF RECREATION FACILITIES AT LOGAN PARK - FIRST DISTRICT URBAN PARKS PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE - With the County of Orange for the period April 30, 1997 through March 31, 1998 in the amount of $20,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 97-029 RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS - FISHER PARK - FIRST DISTRICT URBAN PARKS PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE - With the County of Orange for the period April 30, 1997 through March 31, 1998 in the amount of $50,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 97-030 RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS - ALONA PARK - FIRST DISTRICT URBAN PARKS PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE - With the County of Orange for the period April 30, 1997 through March 31, 1998 in the amount of $110,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 97-031 RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS - JEROME PARK - FIRST DISTRICT URBAN PARKS PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE - With the County of Orange for the period April 30, 1997 through March 31, 1998 in the amount of $100,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 97-032 RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS - KIWANIS BARRIER FREE PLAYGROUND IN THORNTON PARK - FIRST DISTRICT URBAN PARKS PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE - With the County of Orange for the period April 30, 1997 through March 31, 1998 in the amount of $150,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 97-033 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 99 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR 20.C. Motion: 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) Recognizing $430,000.00 in Urban Parks Grant funding and appropriating same for park play equipment, restroom and picnic improvements - Finance and Management Services FILE AGMT APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 97-126 -NEWHOPE LIBRARY RENOVATION Public Library Funds to be used for renovation of Newhope Library to meet Americans With Disabilities Act requirements Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) Recognizing $61,475.00 in Public Library Funds and appropriating same to enhance Library Services - Finance and Management Services FILE CA 21.A. Motion: GRANT APPLICATIONS TIRE RECYCLING GRANT - SANTIAGO PARK PLAYGROUND SURFACE Adopt resohttion. RESOLUTION 97-015 - A resolution of the City of Santa Ana Council approving the application for grant funds for Santiago Park Playground surfacing under the Tire Recycling Grant Program - Recreation and Community Services FILE CA SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: 22.A. 22.B. Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. FIRE HYDRANTS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Marden Susco, Inc. for a one-year renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $36,780.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-085 TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND REPAIR - To the following for a one-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-118 Motra Transmission Center Valley Detroit Diesel Allison $25,070.00 21,660.00 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 100 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.C. 22.D. 22.E. 22.F. WATER MAIN AND SEWER SUPPLIES - PUBLIC WORK AGENCY - To the following for a two-year period with provision for two one-year extensions in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-006 J.W. D'Angelo Co., Inc. Marden Susco, Inc. Wells Supply Company $50,290.00 24,480.00 17,600.00 ALPHASERVER (LINKS LAPTOP COMPUTERS TO NETWORK) - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To CompuCom in the amount of $56,780.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-008 BREATHING APPARATUS CYLINDERS AND PARTS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - To Lifecom, Inc. in the amount of $32,478.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-014 FLARES - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Adamson Industries for a one-year period in the amount of $19,611.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-027 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES ARTS ANI) Cl.'l .TURf: I.OGOS ON I.;I.I!V.VI'I-.I) WATliR TANK - 1.105 I'I~,ENCI I STP, I il :'1' Councilmember Espinoza opined that adding "Arts & Culture" to the water tank logo would diminish the City's "Education lst" motto already painted on the water tank and questioned the extent of the benefits to be derived from the $30,000 expenditure. Matthew Cruz and Mike Howard spoke in support of adding "Arts & Culture" to the water tank logo. Motion: Deny bM award. To Southwest Coatings in the estimated amount of $23,900.00 with a total estimated construction cost of $30,650.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 3174 MOTION: Espinoza SECOND: Moreno CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 101 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR Substitute Motion: Award bid itl accordance with Request for Council Action. MOTION: Lutz VOTE: AYE S: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Franklin Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson Espinoza, Moreno Motion: 23.B. 23.C. Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. STREET REHABILITATION - NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDED BY WESTMINSTER, EUCLID, HAZARD AND NEWHOPE - To Ruiz Engineering Company in the estimated amount of $453,883.00 with total estimated construction cost of $604,883.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7338 SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION - OLD CITY YARD SITE - To Marcor Environmental-West, Inc. In the estimated amount of' $82,843.00 with total estimated construction cost of $119,663.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 7992 AGREEMENTS Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor aim Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. 25.A. JOINT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - SUNFLOWER AND SUSAN STREET INTERSECTION - Amendment to agreement with City of Costa Mesa to add new traffic signal at approximate cost of $2,000 per year (50% of total) - Public Works Agency AGMT 97-034 In response to Councilmember Espinoza's inquiry as to whether he had a conflict of interest regarding Agenda Items 25.B. and 25.F. since his wife was a Santa Ana Unified School District Board Member, Assistant City Attorney Robert Wheeler clarified that Espinoza did not have a conflict and might vote on the items. Per Councilmember Espinoza's request, the following motion was made for both Agenda Items 25.B. and 25.F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 102 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. With Santa Aha Unified School District for FY 96-97 in the amount of $10,000.00 (33% of total) - Council Services AGMT 97-035 MOTION: Espinoza VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Lutz Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None Motion: 25.C. 25.D. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreelllellt. REIMBURSEMENT OF SMART STREET FUNDS FOR EDINGER AVENUE PROJECT - With the Orange County Transportation Authority in the amount of $790,000.00 for design - Public Works Agency AGMT 97-036 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR REMEDIAL PHASES OF OLD CITY YARD SITE (PROJ 7992) - Amendment to agreement with Leighton and Associates in the amount of $13,200.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $60,400.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 97-037 25.E PROGRAM COORDINATION AMERICORPS HOMEWORK CENTERS- With University of California Irvine for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $56,339.00 - Library AGMT 97-038 (See Agenda Item 25.B. for vote on this item.) With the Santa Ana Unified School District in the amount of $851,955.00 - Community Development Agency AGMT 97-039 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 103 APRIL 7, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ~4pprove deed and attthorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council of all necessary documents. 30.A. MEDRANO, ELMA E. - 1305 Elm Street - For Bristol Street widening in the amount of $148,500.00 - Public Works Agency DEED 7813 30.B. PETTINGEK, EARL EDWlN- 2408 N. Bristol - For Bristol Street widening in the amount of $155,000.00 - Public Works Agency DEED 7814 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS Motion: 31.A. Receive and file staff report and adopt findings as submitted by staff. CUP 97-04 - 2416 S. Main - Filed by Pulaski Arita Olsson, Inc. to allow a retail thrif~ store in an existing 15,400 square foot vacant building in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA RESOLUTIONS 55.A. Motion: * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS CALENDAR CONSOLIDATION OF ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS Consolidation of nine districts into one entity for more efficient operations Approve. RESOLUTION 97-014 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana supporting the consolidation of the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County - Council Services MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Lutz CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 104 APRIL 7, 1997 BUSINESS CALENDAR VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Espinoza Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None FILE CA PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. VA 97-02 - CELLULAR ANTENNA - 3620 S. BRISTOL VA 97-02 to permit a 16-foot cellular antenna to be mounted on an existing building Approved by 6/0 vote (Pedroza absent) of the Planning Co~nmission on February 24, 1997 Legal Notice mailed on March 26, 1997 and published in the Register on March 30, 1997 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Variance 97-02 at 7:35 p.m. Presentation of staff report and comments by Planning Manager Ken Adams Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None Ed Gala spoke in support of Variance 97-02. There were no other speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Motion: Direct the City Atlorney to prepare a resohttion approvit~g VA 97-02 as conditioned and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Richardson Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson Moreno FILE CA RECESS - 7:44 P.M.-7:54 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 105 APRIL 7, 1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM - FY 1997-98 Consideration of the use of $8,401,000.00 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 31, 1997 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant Program at 7:54 p.m. Presentation of staff report and comments by Community Development Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson and Human Relations Commission Chair Mary Thornton Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: Two Orange County Bar Foundation dated 4/1/97 Women Helping Women dated 4/7/97 The following persons advocated on behalf of their respective programs for CDBG funding: Syl Badajoz Jim Colon Martha Madrid Karen Ruan Korina Vasquez David Valenta Paul McNeff Beverly McNeff Julie Cantu Larry Haynes Karen Kolseth Joanne Shelly Marty Gordon Dominic Walsh Irene Martinez Judge David McEachen Lacey Roberts Vanda Bresnan Randy Coleman Troy Littlejohn Sam Ho Kathleen Bowman Mike Howard Linda Edwards Penni McRoberts Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America Orange County Bar Foundation Orange County Bar Foundation Orange County Bar Foundation St. Vincent de Paul Paul McNeff Singers Paul McNeff Singers Feedback Foundation Mercy House Transitional Living Centers Lutheran Social Services, Caring Neighbors Mariposa Women's Center Share Our Selves Free Clinic Taller San Jose Delhi Center CSP/Drug Court Clinic Career Beginnings Veterans Charities of Orange County Santa Ana Council of Arts and Culture Second Baptist Church Vietnamese Community of Orange County YWCA South Orange County Operation Clean Slate Discovery Museum of Orange County Stop-Gap CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 106 APRIL 7, 1997 PUBLIC HEARINGS Carol Rawe Faith Manners Rob Balen Rigoberto Rodriguez Elena Lopez Mayra Mora Michelle Mason Jeffrey Frisch Alice McCullough Para McGovern Daniel deLeon Connie Jones Amy Brawn YMCA ARK Program Casita de San Jose Youth Alternative Collaborative Youth Alternative Collaborative YMCA HELP Program YMCA HELP Program Dayle Mclntosh Center Orange County Center for Contemporary Art Olive Crest, Career Beginnings, Relampago del Cielo Orange County Council on Aging Small Wonders Children's Center Southwest Community Center Mary's Shelter George Estrada opined the CDBG planning process lacked citizen participation, that Project Pride activities were parental not City responsibilities, and that funding priority should be given to neighborhood projects such as street improvements and storm drains. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 9;47 p.m. Motion: Contitme consideration of FY 97-98 Comnmnity Development Block Grant Programs to April 21, 1997 Council meeting. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYE S: NOES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None ABSENT: None FILE CA ABSTAIN: Espinoza (on Probation Community Action Association grant only) COUNCIL ITEMS 85.A. SHOPPING CART ANTI-THEFT REGULATIONS (MORENO) Councilmember Moreno noted a technological device had been developed to prevent removal of shopping carts from parking lots and requested the Council adopt an ordinance requiring markets in Santa Ana to install such devices. Motion: Direct the City Atiotwey with the assistance of the Planning attd Building Agency and the City Manager's Office to drc~ att ordinance requiring all new and existing business establishments itt the City of Santa Aha having shopping carts on their premises to install mechanical strips at each exit of the establishment which wouM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 107 APRIL 7, 1997 COUNCIL ITEMS automatically lock the wheel? ora shopping cart ifa cart is being improperly removed from the establishment, or any other alternative device that wouM prohibit improper removal of shopping cart, for presentation to Cot#mil ill 30 days. MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Espinoza VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Richardson RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 10:07 P.M. RECONVENED - 10:09 P.M. COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scan Mill opined the Council majority's focus on the arts was a misguided vision for the community and that the focus should be on creating a safer community. Janet Debs Fahmie alleged the federal government was working on clandestine projects designed to ruin her. James Kendrick reported on his attendance at the California Recreation and Parks Conference in Sacramento where he had also participated in a walking tour of"Art in Public Places." He also spoke favorably about several businesses in the North Main Street area including Koo's Cafe, and noted graffiti on nearby public property did not emanate from Koo's. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Franklin: - reported the April 3 Community Development Agency session with representatives of the food processing industry had proved an excellent forum for exchange of ideas and feedback regarding City processes and procedures; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 108 APRIL 7, 1997 noted interested parties could obtain information on the upcoming Floral Park Home and Garden Tour on April 26 and 27 by calling (714) 547-9315 or accessing Floral Park's website at http//www.floralpark.com; indicated a group of students from the University of Leon, Mexico visiting Santa Ana had been particularly interested in City methods used to encourage volunteerism; and - requested the removal of graffiti on a short wall on Bristol Street north of Edinger. Councilmember Lutz: - reported the Santa Ana Historic Preservation Society now had historic theme afghans available for sale; and - expressed his sympathy to the family of Howard Beatty, a community resident active in the Santa Ana Little League, Elks Club and business community, who had recently passed away and requested the Council meeting be adjourned in Beatty's honor. Councilmember McGuigan: congratulated Economic Development Manager Patti Nunn and Private Industry Council member Jon Dietz on their appointment to Governor Pete Wilson's Job Action Team; requested the City Attorney's Office investigate for possible application in Santa Ana a recent Supreme Court decision on regulating pornographic material on newsracks; and noted April was "National 'Child Abuse Prevention' Month" and encouraged participation in activities to increase awareness and prevention of child abuse. Mayor Pro Tem Richardson: - commented on his attendance at the National Guard 160th Battalion's "Family Day," noting the City would be involved with the Guard in an upcoming emergency preparedness exercise; and - congratulated the Wilshire Square Neighborhood and Roseann King on the attainment of an American Institute of Architects, Orange County Chapter "Public Realm" award recognizing Wilshire Square as a place where residents are involved in their community. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 109 APRIL 7, 1997 In response to Councilmember Espinoza's inquiry, Public Works Agency (PWA) Executive Director Jim Ross indicated the delay in repaving Second Street between Bristol and Flower Streets was due to a problem with the contractor and that he would provide Espinoza with the new project completion date the next day. Espinoza also reported uneven pavement throughout the Laurelhurst Neighborhood. In response to Councilmember Moreno's inquiries, PWA Executive Director Jim Ross reported that due to pending deregulation of public utilities, Southern California Edison was no longer interested in advancing funds for undergrounding utilities; and City Manager David Ream indicated he would meet with Moreno to clarify staff's revenue projections from conservation- based water rates. Moreno suggested the Police Department run a "sting" operation against prostitution on North Main Street. Mayor Pulido thanked Councilmember Lutz for assisting with California Arts Council Director Barbara Pieper's recent tour of Santa Ana. Pulido also reported he was leading a privately- funded trade delegation to Mexico the week of April 14 and invited businesses that wished to be part of the delegation to call the California Office of Trade and Commerce in Mexico City at 011-525-533-1111. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 10:43 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 items were received for the April 7, 1997 Council meeting. 95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Raphael, et al v. Hibbison and City of Santa Aha OCSC Case No. 76-20-04 Shamier-Ford v. City of Santa Ana LASC Case No. GYC011763 CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 11:50 P.M. No action was reported out of Closed Session. ADJ OUP~NMENT - 11:50 P.M. - In memory of Howard Beatty Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL M1NUTES 110 APRIL 7, 1997