HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:07 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tem
TONY ESPINOZA, (6:43 p.m.)
BRETT FRANKLIN
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO (6:10 p.m.)
Absent:
TOM LUTZ
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WEBELOS Pack #123
"Cobra Patrol," Greenville School
Pack Leader George Walter
INVOCATION
Chaplain Don Phillips
Police Department
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
John T. Chambers
Fire Battalion Chief
Ray Comeau
Deputy Fire Chief
MAYOR PULIDO
25 Years of Service
Andy Money
Fire Captain
Michael R. Pingree
Fire Engineer
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 301 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
Ronald R. Earl Earl Sisk, Jr.
Fire Engineer Fire Captain
Albert A. Magee
Firefighter
PRESENTATIONS
$2 Million Dollar Check in State grant funds for the Discovery Science Museum
presented by Assemblyman Jim Morrissey to MAYOR PULIDO, Discovery Science
Museum Chairman of the Board "Walkie" Ray and Executive Director Karen Johnson
Proclamation commending his outstanding service as a Santa Ana Police Reserve Officer
presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Sergeant Dennis Hoffer
Certificates recognizing the Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) for providing
outstanding services on behalf of abused children presented by MAYOR PULIDO to
CAST Coordinator Jan Grotewold, Volunteer Donna Langford, and Police Chief Paul
Walters
Certificate recognizing Communities in Prevention, Central for striving to create a drug-
free community through partnering with Willard Concerned Parents presented by
MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to Communities in Prevention Central Program
Director Zelenne Cardenas, Community Organizer Socorro Chacon, and representatives
from Willard Concerned Parents including spokesman David Gaeta
Certificates recognizing their exceptional effort in fostering community pride through
neighborhood clean-up presented by MAYOR PRO TEM KICHARDSON to French
Court Neighborhood Association President Ed McKie, Orange County Apartment Owners
Association President Ron Berg and Director Emeritus Ray Maggi, French Court
representatives Fabian Sanchez, Ayyad Ghobrial, and Eleonore Johnson, Curtis Wessleln
and Community Preservation Coordinator Bruce Dunams
Certificates recognizing the Project P.R.I.DE. Canoe and Kayak Team for its
outstanding accomplishment in winning the 1997 U.S. Sprint Nationals presented by
COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to the following Team members:
Jos6 Jimenez
Ociel Leyva
Omar Leyva
Jesus Lopez
Edith Ortufio
Certificates recognizing their winning the "14 and Under" All Star Bobby Sox National
Championship presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to the following
members of the Central Orange County Bobby Sox League:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 302 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
PLAYERS
STAFF
Kathleen Galbraith
Raylene Lujan
Rachelle Ramirez
Kristen Vanderhoek
Monica Velasquez
Courtney Winger
Amanda Wojtkiewicz
Ruby Vanderhoek
Hector Velasquez
Jody Winger
Mike Winger
Certificate recognizing PetSmart's humane animal adoption policy presented by
COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Larry Cook, Store Director of PetSmart at 17'
Street and Tustin Avenue
$1,000 Check, donation from the Morrison Park Neighborhood Association for Fallbrook
Park presented by residents Ann Neidringhaus, Richard Kirwan, and Dan Peters to
COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN
OATH OF OFFICE
Administered by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy to
Jos6 Solorio, Ward 2 representative to the Planning
Commission
VIDEO PRESENTATION
"A PLACE FOR ART" - Community Development
Agency Executive Director Cindy Nelson
OFF-AGENDA PRESENTATION (Taken up after Item 22.L. on the Consent Agenda)
City of Fullerton Mayor Chris Norby explained Fullerton College and Santa Aha College had the
oldest community college football rivalry in the nation, having battled 74 times since 1916. Norby
invited the Mayor and Councilmembers to the November 15 football game beginning at 1:00 p.m.
at California State University, Fullerton, and noted "A Key to the County" inscribed with the
winners and losers of each game since 1916 would be awarded for the first time, as a perpetual
trophy to the winning team.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
1. Abstentions on Items 21.A. (see Minutes page 309) and 22.J. by
Councilmember Espinoza;
2. Abstention on Item 25.H. by Mayor Pro Tem Richardson;
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 303 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent
Motion:
Removal of Items 11.B., 20.A., 20.B., 22.C, 22.G., 22.L., 23.B., 23.C,
23.D., and 25.G. for separate action;
Revision of the motion on Item 22.L. to provide for a one-year instead of
three-year contract for body armor; and
Addition of an excused absence for Councilmember Lutz who was ill (Item
19.B.)
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
Lutz
Items removed for separate action are higb![ghted and show the actual vote. Items without votes
were passed as part of the consent motion
MINUTES
Motion:
IO.A.
IO.B.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve Minutes.
REGULAR MEET1NG OF OCTOBER 6, 1997
REGULAR MEETiNG OF OCTOBER 20,1997
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, if a 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.
Published in the O.C. Reporter on October 10, 1997
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 304 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
ll.A.
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ZOA 97-03 - ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) LICENSING
(Placed on first reading on October 6, 1997 by a 6/0 vote with Richardson absent)
ORDINANCE NS-2334 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Aha changing various
sections of the Santa Aha Municipal Code regarding the processing of alcoholic
beverage control licenses - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
ZOA 97-06-.AP. TIST I.[VE,'3,VORK STUDIOS IN COMMI:,:RCIAL AND
1.NI)L'S'I RIAl.. STRUCTURES
(Placed on first reading on October 6, 1997 by a 4/2 vote with Espinoza and
Moreno dissenting and Richardson absent)
Councilmember Moreno asserted that staff had provided inaccurate information to the Los
Angeles Times by overstating City revenues from the Artists Village area and reiterated his
concern regarding the level of City expenditures to develop the arts.
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2335 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending the
building and zoning portions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to allow artists
live/work studios in existing commercial and industrial structures - Planning
and Building Agency FILE CA
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Espinoza, Moreno
ABSENT: Lutz
ll.C
PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS REVISION
(Placed on first reading on October 6, 1997 by a 6/0 vote with Richardson absent)
ORDINANCE NS-2336 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Sections
36-482 and 36-492 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to preferential
parking districts - Public Works Agency FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 305 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
ll.D.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-07 - NORTH FALLBROOK DRIVE
(Placed on first reading on October 6, 1997 by a 7/0 vote)
ORDINANCE NS-2337 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain
property located on North Fallbrook Drive from the Single Family Residential (RI)
zone district to the Open Space (O) zone district (AA No. 97-04) - Planning and
Building Agency FILE CA
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 29, 1997
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission
Environmental & Transportation Advisory Cmte
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
TOTAL
13.B.
Motion:
APPOINTMENT
Appomt.
David N. Murray, 622 Dennis Street, #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
Solorio)
13.C.
Motion:
BI-ANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT
Receive and file report.
Bi-annual Attendance Report for April 1996 through September 1997 - Clerk of the
Council FILE BC
CITY COUNCIL MI3NUTES 306 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A
The October 6, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 8:00 a.m. on October 2,1997.
15.B.
The October 20, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 4:30 on October 17, 1997.
15.C
Jos6 Solorio's resignation from the Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee effective October 9, 1997 was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:30 p.m. on October 10, 1997.
15.D.
The Notice of Adjournment for the October 20, 1997, Council Meeting was posted
on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 6:05 p.m. on
October 20, 1997.
15.E.
Jerry Pierson's resignation from the Personnel Board effective October 21, 1997 was
posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:30 a.m.
on October 22, 1997.
CHAPTER 3 APPEALS
18.A.
HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - PUBLIC NUISANCE - KlM APPEAL - 1915
W. FIRST STREET
Motion: 1.
Adopt hearing officer's decision, in its entirety, finding that the property
owned by Young Kim and Sonja Kim ("Appellants'), located at 1915 West
First Street, constitutes a public nuisance.
Based upon the finding that the subject property constitutes a public
nuisance, Appellants are hereby granted a 90-day period, effective from the
date of this finding, in which to obtain a construction permit or a demolition
permit to abate the nuisance.
If Appellants fail to abate the nuisance pursuant to the aforementioned
permits, then the City will abate the nuisance at the Appellants' expense.
FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
307
NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
MISCELLANEOUS-ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
Moffon:
INVESTMENT REPORT
Receive and file report.
Quarterly Report of the City's Investments as of September 30,
Management Services
1997 - Finance and
FILE CA
Motion:
~i~'~ (Added to Agenda)
Approve.
Excused absence for Councilmember Lutz from November 3 Council meeting
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
APPI~.OPRI:\TION AI')JI..;'STMF'.NT 98-~)q6 - S.,~,N'I'IAGO CRI!'EK FI.OOD
D,\M .'xGE REPAIR
Roy Russell and Mel Vernon expressed support for the Creek repair project but opined the
project scope was insufficient, and inquired as to measures to be taken should additional erosion
occur.
Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross explained the City would make needed
erosion repairs, but expanding the project's scope was dependent upon funding.
Motion: 1. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
SANTIAGO CREEK BED REPAIR - To Paul Hubbs Construction Company in the
estimated amount of $18,164.00 with total estimated construction cost of
$24,523.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 6231
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing $20,549.00 in Flood Emergency Aid revenue from Federal Emergency
Management Administration (FEMA) and appropriating same for repair of the
Santiago Creek bed - Finance and Management Services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
308
NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Lutz
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
APPROPRIATION AD3USTMENT 98-057 - SA:NTIAGO PARK
PLAYC~ROUND RENC)¥ATION (PROJ 6239)
Mci Vernon acknowledged the efforts of staff and neighbors who had participated in designing
the playground renovation project.
Councilmember Franklin requested the item be continued for two weeks to allow for additional
neighborhood input.
Motion: Continue approval to November 17, 1997 Council meeting.
SANTIAGO PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION - To Bill Theo Construction
for the Base Bid and Add-on alternate Nos. 1 and 2 in the estimated amount of
$108,539.00 with a total estimated construction cost of $133,120.00 - Public Works
Agency PROJ 6329
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-057 - Recognizing $50,000.00 of County
Urban Parks grant funds and appropriating same for the Santiago Playground
Renovation Project - Finance and Management Services FILE PROJ
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lutz
ABSTAIN: Espinoza
20.C.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-055 - PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SAFETY
PROGRAM (PROJ 1610)
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
Recognizing $25,000.00 in State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant funds
and appropriating same for the Pedestrian Traffic Safety Program - Finance and
Management Services FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 309 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
20.D.
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 98-058 AND 98-059- FALLBROOK PARK
1. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
FALLBROOK PARK DEVELOPMENT - To Bill Theo Construction Company for
the Base Bid and Add-on Alternate Nos. 1 and 2 in the estimated amount of
$126,720.00 with total estimated construction cost of $171,800 - Public Works
Agency PROJ 6276
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Recognizing a donation $1,000.00 from the Morrison Park Neighborhood
Association into the Capital Outlay fund and appropriating same for Fallbrook Park
Site development (AA 98-059) - Finance and Management Services
FILE PROJ
Recognizing $200,000.00 in Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation grant
funds and appropriating same for Fallbrook Park Site development (AA 98-058) -
Finance and Management Services FILE PROJ
GRANT APPLICATIONS
Clerk of the Council Janice Guy indicated she had overlooked a staff request to remove Item
21 .A. from the agenda and asked the Council to grant the request.
Motion:
Remove grant application from Agenda at staff's request.
City Manager or his designee to submit grant proposal for the Juvenile Crime
Enforcement and Accountability Program offered by the Orange County Probation
Department - Recreation and Community Services Agency FILE CA
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT: Lutz
ABSTAIN: Espinoza
SECOND: Richardson
Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
None
CITY COUNCIL MIN UTES 310 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A.
MAINTENANCE CLOTHS - CENTRAL STORES - To First Company Northern
Distribution for a 12-month renewal period in the estimated amount of $24,783.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-032
22.B.
COMPUTER PAPER - CENTRAL STORES - To Moore Business Forms for a 12-
month renewal period in the estimated amount of $25,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 95-041
VEttICLE DETAILING SERVICES - POI,ICE DEPARTMFNT AND FI,t:.ET
SERVICES
Councilmember Moreno opined that since the City had its own carwash at the Corporate Yard
award of a contract for vehicle detailing services was not necessary.
Motion: Deny bM award.
To Happy Hands Car Wash and Detail Center for a one-year renewal in the
estimated amount of $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 95-91280
MOTION: Moreno
The motion died for lack of second.
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: Lutz
Motion:
22.D
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
FURNITURE - W.O.R.K CENTER - To BKM Total Office of California in the
estimated amount of $150,000.00 from federal grant funds - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 97-031A
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 311 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.E
HEATING, VENTiLATION AND AIR CONDITIONING FILTERS - BUILDING
MAINTENANCE - To Orange County Filters for a one-year period with provision
for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amount of $13,061.00 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 97-078
22.F.
UTILITY TRUCKS (2) - PARKING METER TECHNICIANS - To Roberson
Enterprises in the amount of $18,575.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-086
Councilmember Moreno requested more detail regarding the proposed purchase of street
sweepers and asked for a continuance.
Motion: Continue bid award to December 1, 1997 Council meeting.
To Nixon-Egli Company under the City of Fremont Partnership agreement in the
amount of $804,024.36 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-093
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: Lutz
Motion:
22.H.
22.I.
22.J.
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
LAPTOP COMPUTERS (7) AND ACCESSORIES - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
- To En Pointe Technologies in the amount of $22,71801 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 97-099
SECURITY GATE - NEWHOPE LIBRARY (Prevention of book theft) - To 3M
Library Systems in the amount of $11,681.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-101
MEDICAL EXAMS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - To Orange County Health Care Agency's Child Abuse Services
Team for a one-year period with option for a one-year renewal in the estimated
annual amount of $28,000.00 - Finance and Management Services (Councilmember
Espinoza abstained.) SPEC 97-105
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 312 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.K
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EMERGENCY KADIO SYSTEM - FIRE
DEPARTMENT - To Westnet Systems, Inc. for a one-year period with option for
two 12-month renewals - Finance and Management Services SPEC97-109
Councilmember Moreno requested the three-year bid award for police uniforms be continued for
30 days and asked staffto provide Council with comparative data from other cities regarding
police uniform expenditures for sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Motion: Award itt accordance with Request for Council Action.
POLICE UNIFORMS - To Uniform Center increasing current contract by an
additional $43,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 93-005
BODY ARMOR - To Uniform Center for a one-year period in the estimated annual
amount of $43,094.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-041
Motion: Contimte bid award to December 1, 1997 Council meeting.
POLICE UNIFORMS - To Uniform Center for a three-year period in the estimated
annual amount of $180,915.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-041
MOTION: Moreno
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
AB SENT: Lutz
22.M.
Motion:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
VEHICLE LEASING
1. Reject all bids.
LEASES - POLICE UNDERCOVER AND FIRE ARSON INVESTIGATION
VEHICLES -Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-059
2. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
LEASES - POLICE UNDERCOVER AND FIY, E ARSON INVESTIGATION
VEHICLES - To Selman Chevrolet for a six-month renewal period in the amount of
$92,500.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-012
313 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENTCALENDAR
Motion:
22.N.
Reject all bids (non-responsive to ~pecificatio~O.
REPROGRAPHIC PAPER - CENTRAL SERVICES - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 97-066
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
Motion:
23.A. 1.
23.A.2.
1. Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIM1NG IMPROVEMENTS- MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
- To Signal Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $153,165.00 with total estimated
construction cost of $188,192.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 1589
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-051 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to enter into an
agreement with the State of California, Department of Transportation
(CALTRANS), for State funding for projects under FY 1996-1997 Traffic System
Management Program -(PROJ 1598) Public Works Agency
FILE CA
In response to Councilmember Espinoza's inquiry, Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim
Ross explained the terms of the current contract with Urban Graffiti Enterprise. Councilmember
Espinoza requested the bid award be continued to clarify weekend work hours.
Sean Mill opined a television program regarding graffiti frequently rebroadcast on Channel 3 was
encouraging more graffiti vandalism.
Motion: Continue for bid award to December 1, 1997.
To Urban Graffiti Enterprise for a one-year renewal in an amount not to exceed
$130,000.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 2190
MOTION: Espinoza SECOND: Franklin
Substitute
Motion:
Award bid in accordance with Request for Cotolcil Action.
MOTION: Richardson SECOND: McGuigan
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
314
NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Lutz
Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
Espinoza, Moreno
Mayor Pulido requested staff provide the Council with 3-month and 6-month status reports on
graffiti removal.
Motion:
Councilmember Franklin described the proposed improvements at Fisher Park.
Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
To Southland Construction for the Base Bid and Add-On Alternates Nos. 1, 2, and
3 in the estimated amount of $41,400.00 with total estimated construction cost of
$45,540.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 6323
MOTION: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: Lutz
Councilmember Franklin indicated the improvements would include expansion of the Alona Park,
restrooms and additional equipment.
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
To Lloyd Engineering Corp. in the amount of $119,516.00 for the base bid with
total estimated construction cost of $131,467.00 - Public Works Agency
PROJ 6324
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lutz, Moreno
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NOVEMBER 3, 1997
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Motion: Reject all bids.
23 .E.
PARKING STRUCTURE - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - Public
Works Agency PROJ 2935
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements
25.A.
HELICOPTER SERVICES - With the Airborne Law Enforcement Services Joint
Powers Authority (ABLE) for a one-year period with option for one one-year
renewal in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for the first year, and $250,000.00
for the second year - Police Department AGMT 97-128
25.B.
TECHNICAL SERVICES - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) -
With D.A. Moran and Associates in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 - Public
Works Agency AGMT 97-129
25.C.
TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (PROJ 1589 - PHASE 2) - With National
Engineering Technology (NET) Corporation in an amount not to exceed
$439,447.00 o Public Works Agency AGMT 97-130
25.D.
COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MODIFICATIONS - Amendment to agreement with PRC Sector, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $4,405.00 - Police Department AGMT 97-131
25.E.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS -
FAIRVIEW STREET WIDENING (PROJ 1579) - Amendment to agreement with
The Planning Center in the amount of $20,515.00 for a total contract amount not to
exceed $244,277.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 97-132
25.F.
AMERICORPS PROGRAM EVALUATION AND CLERICAL SUPPORT - With
the University of California Irvine in an amount not to exceed $19,823.00 - Library
AGMT 97-133
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 316 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
FIRE DEP.&RTMI:;NT LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE AT 1415-14 17 S.
BROADWAY
Councilmember Franklin suggested the contract award be continued for 30 days and requested
staff explore alternative locations for the Fire training facility.
Motion: Continue consideration of contract award to December 1, 199Z
With First American Trust Company (formerly S.T.C. Corporation) for an
additional three-year period through April 30, 2000 in the following rates indicated
Period Covered
05/01/97 - 07/31/97
08/01/97 - 04/30/98
05/01/98 - 04/30/00
Decrease From
Monthly Rate Current Rate
$3,207.42 $227.00
$2,980.00 $285.00
Annual rate adjustment tied to Consumer Price
Index AGMT 97-134
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: Richardson
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: Lutz
25.H.
Renew agreement.
PHARMACEUTICALS - EMERGENCY PARAMEDIC SERVICES - With
Western Medical Center for a 12-month period in an amount not to exceed
$22,000.00 - Fire Department (Mayor Pro Tern Richardson abstained.)
AGMT 95-111
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
Motion: Receive and file staff reports and adopt findings as submitted by staff.
31.A.
VA 97~12 - 5015-5127 W. Edinger - Filed by Alevy and Associates to permit two
15-foot freestanding signs and relief from parking requirements in the Community
Commercial (C1) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 317 NOVEMBER 3, 1997
CONSENT CALENDAR
31.B
31.C.
VA 97-13 -CUP 97-18 - 817 E. First Street - Filed by Phil Nielsen to allow auto
servicing uses and driveways at Los Amigos Auto in the Arterial Commercial (C5)
zoning - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
VA 97-14 - 3100, 3110 and 3120 W. Lake Center Drive - Filed by Heath and
Company to allow major identification wall signs to exceed the maximum letter
height for PacifiCare in the Light Industrial (MI) zoning district - Planning and
Building
Planning Commission Action: Approval FILE CA
* * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * *
RECESS - 8:19 P.M. - 8:27 P.M.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES FIRST READING
50.A.
ZOA 97-04 - SANTA ANA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Staff presentation by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff
The following persons expressed support for proposed Ordinance NS-2338 and encouraged the
Council to create a Historical Advisory Commission.
Archie Berry
Jim Marquez
Diann Marsh
Mike Fong requested the property at 1504 N. Bush be removed from the proposed list of
historical buildings.
Betty Biner requested the property at 628 E. Chestnut Street be removed from the list as well.
Motion: 1.
Amend Section 30-7 to allow a 120- day instead of 90-day notice period
before proceeding with demolition; and place ordinance on first reading and
authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2338 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana amending Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding places of
historical and architectural significance - Planning and Building Agency
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50.B.
Motion:
2. Amend resolution to delete the properties listed below and adopt.
1504 N. Bush Street
628 E. Chestnut Street
920 N. Main Street
RESOLUTION 97-046A - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
designating certain property as historical property for inclusion in the City of Santa
Aha Register of Historical Property - Planning and Building Agency
Direct staff to investtgate the establishment o fan Historical Resources
Advisory Committee composed of seven members with/mowledge, interest,
and marketing skills m historic preservation to be appointed by City Council;
and analyze provision of joint support to the Committee by Planning,
Housing and Community Development staff
Recog~ize the contributions of the Historic Resources Committee of Santa
Aha toward the preservation, protection, and apprecialion of Santa Aha's
historic and cultural past.
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: Lutz FILE CA
VEHICLES FOR HIRE
(Implements a Countywide Taxi Administration Program)
1. Place ordinance on first reading and attthorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NS-2339 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana revising Chapter
32 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code - Vehicles for Hire - Police Department
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-047 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
adopting Orange County Taxi Administration Program Rates of Fare and
Regulations - Police Department
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MOTION: Richardson
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Lutz
ABSTAIN: Espinoza
SECOND: McGuigan
Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
None
FILE CA
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OR LEASE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-
OWNED PROPERTY (SMALL HOUSING PROJECTS)
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-048 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
authorizing the Community Redevelopment Agency to sell or lease a small housing
project pursuant to State law - Community Development Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SECOND: Richardson
Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
None
Espinoza, Lutz .
Moreno FILE CA
55.B.
Motion:
SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR
FEDERALLY FUNDED TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-049 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to execute all
program supplement agreements required by administering agency-state agreement
for federal aid projects between the City of Santa Ana and the State of California
regarding federal aid that will be made available for specific program projects -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
SECOND: Richardson
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VOTE: AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT: Lutz
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE CA
55.C.
FEASIBILITY STUDY - JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY LIBRARY
FACILITY
In response to Councilmember Espinoza's inquiry, City Attorney Joseph Fletcher clarified
Espinoza did not have a conflict of interest due to his wife's position as a School Board member
and might vote on the matter.
Motion:
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-050 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
and the Santa Ana Unified School District for Joint-Use Facility - Libra~
MOTION: Richardson
sECOND: Espinoza
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: Lutz FILE CA
55.D.
Motion:
"SOUTH COAST METRO" DESIGNATION FOR FREEWAY SIGNS
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 97-052 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
establishing a designation of geographical area in Santa Ana as "South Coast Metro"
- Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Lutz
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Franklin, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
FILE CA
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RECESS - TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED
IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 8:59 P.M. - 9:25 P.M.
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sean Mill encouraged the City Council to support the Santa Ana Unified School District's efforts
to site a new high school at 2828 N. Bristol and to concentrate on "resident" rather than
"outsider" concerns.
John Wesson provided an update on South Harbor signage, commented on the excessive cost of
replacing his sign and indicated he would repaint his old sign.
Ed McKie commented that Mayor Pulido's "Santa Ana Promise" campaign to assist at-risk youth
was an outstanding success. McKie also asked that Code Enforcement investigate possible
overcrowding at 1504 N. Bush Street.
Carlos Ruiz reported he was experiencing excessive noise pollution from vehicles honking early in
the morning to attract riders living in the high-rise apartments adjacent to his E. Pine Street
property and produce trucks attracting buyers from the same dwellings. Mayor Pulido indicated
staff would work with Ruiz to find a permanent solution to the problem.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno requested staff arrange for removal of'debris at the northeast corner of
McClay and 4th Streets.
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson:
- requested the Council meeting be adjourned in honor of Frank Nicky, long-term
community resident and owner of Nicky's Petroleum;
thanked those who had supported the recent Boys and Girls Club "Castle of
Dreams" fundraiser, indicating the event had raised over $200,000 for the Club;
reported he had received a letter from Mrs. Lee on E. Chestnut detailing her
problems with vehicles from an adjacent business and suggested staff explore
options to prevent encroachment onto her property;
- indicated he would distribute information to the Councilmembers regarding the
acquisition of Prentice Park, the home of the Santa Ana Zoo; and
thanked all involved in the successful groundbreaking for the Grand Central Arts
Center on October 31, 1997.
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Councilmember McGuigan:
- commended Mayor Pro Tem Richardson for his advocacy and support of the
Boys and Gifts Club; and
- reported a successful book signing at Ruben Martinez' Bookstore in downtown
Santa Ana for Police Officer Mona Ruiz who had authored a book describing
how she had left gang life to become a police officer.
Councilmember Franklin:
- requested staffincrease enforcement against graffiti, illegal signs and banners
along 17th Street between Tustin Avenue and the Interstate 5 Freeway;
thanked Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff for
following through in addressing a customer service survey to Council and
indicated he looked forward to receiving the results; and
noted the Council was not involved in the Santa Ana Unified School District plan
to site a high school at 2828 N. Bristol Street and encouraged interested residents
to attend the District Board meeting on November 10 when the property would
be discussed.
Mayor Pulido:
reported he would sponsor a 2na "Santa Ana Promise" event in March 1998 to
encourage continued linkage and mentoring of at-risk youth by businesses,
neighborhoods and non-profit organizations;
thanked the Santa Ana Unified School District Board and Superintendent A1
Mijares for advocating cooperation between neighborhood associations and
neighborhood school principals; and
expressed appreciation to Santa Ana Police Officer Mona Ruiz for her frank
discussion of her personal battle to improve her life and commented that she
served as an inspirational role model to kids.
9:57 P.M - Councilmembers Espinoza and Moreno left the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 9:57 P.M.-10:36 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 November 3, 1997 Council meeting.
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95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXIST1NG LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
95.B.
95.C.
Magdalene Adams
Workers' Compensation No. 96RPT0190
Soleno v. City of Santa Ana
OCSC Case No.76-54-22
Hendrickson v. City of Santa Ana
Case No. 6020535
Pollitt v. City of Santa Ana
OCAC Case No.76-62-73
Merchants Bonding Company v. City of Santa Ana
OCSC Case No. 77-50-79
LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Kathy Romero
Police Management Association
Motion:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Authorize settlement
Magdalene Adams
Workers' Compensation No. 96RPT0190, compromise and release in the amount of
$25,500.00
MOTION: Richardson
VOTE:
ABSENT:
SECOND: McGuigan
AYES: Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
Espinoza, Lutz, Moreno
ADTOUI~NMENT-10:36 P.M. - In honor of Franklin "Frank" Nickey, Jr.
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