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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-1997MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 1, 1997 CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:04 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tern TONY ESP1NOZA (6:55 p.m.) BRETT FRANKLIN TOM LUTZ PATRICIA A McGUIGAN TED R MORENO Absent: NONE STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ~VOCATION Chaplain Robert Barnett Police Department EMPLOYEE AWARDS MAYOR PULIDO 20 Years of Service David T. Salceda Police Corporal Police Department 35 Years of Service Leonard M. Correa Water Maintenance Supervisor Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 331., ! DECEMBER 1, 1997 3 5 Years of Service Lawrence L. Wright Water Meter Repairer II Public Works Agency PRESENTATIONS Certificate recognizing Phoenix House for its successful renovation project and for providing outstanding services to at-risk youth presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Phoenix House Senior Director Howard Friend and graduate Holly Oehlman Certificates recognizing the winners of the "Santa Ana Library Bumper Sticker Art Contest" to promote Library services presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN, Library Board Members Susana Sandoval, John Vu, and Art Pedroza, Jr., and Community Library Supervisor Maggie Owens to the following students: GRAND PRIZE Anthony Nguyen Grades 6-8 Iliana Rodriguez Grades K-2 RUNNER-UP Ann Tran Grades 6-8 Ngoc Bui Grades 3-5 Community Service Award presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to Nydia Hernandez for her outstanding and dedicated service on the Library Board Certificates recognizing the collaborative partnership between MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School and the United States Marine Corps presented by COUNCIL- MEMBER FRANKLIN to School Principal Lisa Hinshaw, Vice Principal Steve Solomon, Associated Student Body President O'Brian Rossi, students Jennifer Glynn and Julia Barden, and USMC Air Station El Toro Major Chuck Jay Certificates recognizing their outstanding efforts in completing the Asian Adolescent Day Training sponsored by the Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKL1N to President/CEO Mai Cong, Associate Director Sam Ho and Youth and Family Counselor Joseph Vu and the following program graduates: Michael Dinh Minh Dinh Ann Duong Toan Lam (accepted by his Father) Tammy Lau Thanh Le Thanh Hoang Lieu Christine Nguyen Khanhi Nguyen Michael Nguyen Robby Nguyen Tim Pham CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 332 DECEMBER 1, 1997 Certificate recognizing their outstanding editorial leadership and designation by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Advisers Association as National Pacemaker Award winners presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to the following: El Don Stacy Bush News Editor Veronica Peterson Feature Editor Tara Fleig Steve Ball Style Editor Views Editor Don Dixon Photo Editor West 17th Magazine Steve Ball Editor in Chief Certificate recognizing his designation by the Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Advisers Association as the nation's top community college newspaper adviser for 1997 presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Santa Aha College journalism Professor Charles W. "Bud" Little OATH OF OFFICE Administered by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy to David Murray, Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee Representative CONSENT CALENDAR The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: 1. Abstention by CouncilmemberLutz on Item 10.A. 2. Removal of Items 11.A. and 22.E. for separate action. Items removed for separate action are highlighted and show the actual vote. Items without votes were passed as part of the consent motion. Consent Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items. MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Lutz CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 333 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENTCALENDAR VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Espinoza Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None MINUTES Motion: 10.A. 10.B. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approve Minutes. REGULAR MEET1NG OF NOVEMBER 3, 1997 (Councilmember Lutz abstained.) REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17,1997 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. (Placed on first reading on November 3, 1997 by a 6/0 vote with Lutz absent) Published in the O.C Reporter on 7, 1997 Motion: I~lace ordma~ces on second reading and adopt. Mary Alcala-Mitchell objected to the inclusion of her Flower Street property in the Historic Register and opined the ordinance would infringe on private property rights. Mayor Pro Tem Richardson volunteered to meet with Mitchell to discuss her concerns. 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 F1LE CA MOTION: Richardson SECOND: Lutz CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 334 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None ll.B. VEHICLES FOR HIRE 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 FILE CA BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. William L. Boynton, 5314 W. Lucky Way, recommended by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN as the City's representative to the Orange County Vector Control District, for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2001 FILE BC 13.B. VACANCY REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 26, 1997 Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Personnel Board TOTAL 2 2 3 8 CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter notice of postmg into the Minutes. 15.A. The November 3, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:30 p.m. on October 31,1997. 15.B. The First Revised November 3, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:30 p.m. on October 31,1997. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 335 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR 15.C. 15.D. 15.E. 15.F. The Second Revised November 3, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:15 p.m. on October 31,1997. The November 17, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 1:30 on November 12, 1997. The Revised November 17, 1997 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 12:30 on November 14, 1997. The Notice of Adjournment for the November 17, 1997, Council Meeting was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 6:05 p.m. on November 17, 1997. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes. 16.A. Declaring November 17, 1997 as Beverly Nestande Day in the City of Santa Ana and commending Beverly for making a positive difference in the lives of children as Olive Crest's Director of Community and Government Relations 16.B. Commending Dr. Enriqueta Ramos for her outstanding leadership and dedicated service to the Rancho Santiago College District as President of the Board of Trustees 16.C. Commending "Very Special Arts California" for offering art-based educational opportunities to children, youth and adults with disabilities 16.D Declaring December 1, 1997 as "AIDS/HIV Awareness Day" in the City of Santa Ana and encouraging all residents to expand their awareness and tolerance concerning HIV/AIDS victims 16.E. Commending Olive Crest for its outstanding humanitarian service and dedication to child abuse prevention and family preservation in Orange County 16.F Declaring December 6, 1997 to be "Charlene Immell Day" in the City of Santa Aha and recognizing her outstanding leadership and support of the Assistance League of Santa Aha, Inc., Boys and Girls Club of Santa Aha, and National Assistance League CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 336 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR 19.A. Motion: MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL REPORT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Receive and file report. Redevelopment Agency Annual Report for FY 1996-97 - Community Development Agency FILE RPT BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes.) 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-057 - SANTIAGO PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION (PROJ 6329) (Project and Appropriation Adjustment approved by Council on November 17, 1997 by a 4/0 vote. Appropriation Adjustment resubmitted to conform to five-vote requirement.) 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 20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-082 - ANTI-CRIMINAL ACTIVITY Recognizing $149,954.00 in Equitable Sharing funds received from the United States Department of Justice and appropriating same for anti-criminal activity - Finance and Management Services FILE CA 20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-077 - LOUISE STREET CUL-DE-SAC IMPROVEMENTS Recognizing $10,800.00 in Select Street Construction revenue funds from developer contributions and appropriating same for landscape improvements on the Louise Street cul-de-sac - Finance and Management ServicesFILE CA 20.D APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 98-081 - PROBLEM SOLVING PARTNERSHIP FUNDS Recognizing $104,049.00 in Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Problem-Solving Partnerships grant revenue and appropriating same to address neighborhood problems dealing with loitering and crimes of public disorder - Finance and Management Services F1LE CA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 337 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR GRANT APPLICATIONS 21 .A. AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Application for AB 2766 subvention funds to assist with implementation of the City's Air Quality Management Program) Motion: Adopt resohttion. RESOLUTION 97-054 - A resolution of the City Council of the City Ana authorizing the application for grant funds from the Mobile Source Review Committee for the Local Government AB 2766 Subvention Fund Match Program - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. 22.A HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES - CENTRAL STORES - To Laidlaw Environmental Services for a one-year renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $20,478.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 94-013 22.B HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To Chandler's Air Conditioning & Refrigeration for a 12-month renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $70,270.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-035 22.C POOL CHEMICALS - RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES - To Pool Supply of Orange County under the Saddleback Valley Unified School District cooperative agreement for a 12-month period in the estimated annual amount of $58,328.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 95-060 22.D SOFTWARE LICENSING AND MAINFRAME HARDWARE MAINTENANCE - INFORMATION SERVICES - To Unisys Corporation for a one year-renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $250,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 96-093 Councilmember Moreno expressed reservations about the City buying uniforms for Police Department employees and asked the Council to deny the proposed purchase. In response to Mayor Pulido's query, City Manager David Ream referred to survey data on other cities' expenditures for Police uniforms and noted that City-issued Police uniforms resulted in a better equipped work force. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 338 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Deny bM award for Police uniforms. MOTION: Moreno The motion died for lack of a second. Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 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: Richardson SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson NOES: Moreno ABSENT: None 22.F. REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To Consolidated Reprographics for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amount of $40,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 9%070 22.G. REPLACEMENT STREET SWEEPERS (6) - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - 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 22.H. HAND TOOLS AND HARDWARE - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To the following for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-095 Knox Industrial Supplies Griffin Hardware Co., Inc. California Hardware Co. Bishop Company $37,903.00 20,000.00 12,297.00 7,715.00 22.1. WATER NITRATE ANALYZER - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Applied Spectrometry Associates, Inc. in the amount of $26,200.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-098 22.J. MISCELLANEOUS POLICE SUPPLIES - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To San Diego Police Equipment for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the annual estimated amount of $14,911.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-103 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 339 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.K 22.L. 22.M. 22.N. 22.0. ELECTRICAL MA1NTI~NANCE ~ VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS - To the following for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amounts indicated; Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-106 Williams & Maher, Inc. Advance Lighting R~source $50,000.00 50,000.00 PLUMBING MAINTENANCE - VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS - To the following for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-107 Nova Plumbing, Inc. Coast Plumbing $40,000.00 40,000.00 SUNDRIES, FOOD AND PAPER GOODS - VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS - To Smart & Final for a threeryear period with provision for two one-year renewals in the estimated annual amount of $65,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-108 LOADER WITH STREET REPAIR ATTACHMENTS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Coastl!ne Equipment under the County of Los Angeles Partnership Agreement in the amount of $67,957.92 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-115 COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT - To Cisco Systems, Inc. using the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Contract in the estimated amount of $190,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-119 22.P. Reject all bids. PHOTOCOPIERS - VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-084 PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES Motion: Award itt accordance with Requests'for Council Action. 23.A. CENTRALIZED IRRIGATION AT BIRCH AND PORTOLA PARKS - To Green Giant Landscape for the base bid in the estimated amount of $32,903.00 with total estimated construction cost of $44,400.00 - Public Works Agency PROJ 6317 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 340 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENTCALENDAR AGREEMENTS Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements 25.A. FIRE DEPARTMENT LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE AT 1415-1417 S. BROADWAY - Extension of lease with First American Trust Company (formerly S.T.C. Corporation) for an additional three-year period through April 30, 2000 at the following rates: Period Covered 05/01/97 - 11/30/97 12/01/97 - 04/30/98 05/01/98 - 04/30/00 Monthly Rate $3,207.42 $2,830.42 Annual rate adjustment tied to Consumer Price Index AGMT 97-134 25.B. SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS TO POLICE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Amendment with Tiburon, in the amount of $133,500.00 - Police Department AGMT 97-136 25.C. DEC COMPUTER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - With Tiburon, Inc. for a one-year period in the amount of $8,107.00 - Police Department AGMT 97-137 25.D. THORPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS - Subordinate agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District in the amount of $538,026.00 - Community Development Agency AGMT 97-138 25.E. MICROSTATION SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - With Bentley Systems, Inc. for a two-year period in the amount of $28,500.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 97-139 25.F. PLAN CHECKING SERVICES - Amendment for continued services with Van Dell and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00 for a total contract award of $40,000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 97-140 25.G. COMPUTER TRA1N1NG SERVICES - With Executrain in the amount of $8,500.00 - Planning and Building Agency AGMT 97-141 25.H. SECOND LEASE AMENDMENT - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - Six-month extension of lease with Santa Ana College at the current monthly rate for a total of $9,908.40 - Community Development Agency AGMT 97-142 25.1. INTERACTIVE TRAVELER INFORMATION KIOSKS (2) - CITY HALL LOBBY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - With Eco Technology Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00 - Public Works Agency AGMT 97-143 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 341 DECEMBER 1, 1997 CONSENT CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET Motion: Authorize purchases. 29.A. POLICE WEAPONS.AND BULLET MAGAZINES - To San Diego Police Equipment in an amount not to exceed $66,974.00 - Police Department FILE CA 29.B. MODIFICATIONS TO POLICE FIRING RANGE - To Supertrap in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 - Police Department FiLE CA 29.C. Award contract. TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - To Pacific Building Interiors, Inc. in the amount of $15,714.00 - Community Development Agency FILE CA LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTy Motion: Approve deed and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk of the Council 30.A. PERRY, BRIAN AND YOKO - 2420 N. Bristol for Bristol Street widening in the amount of $146,750.00 - Public Works Agency DEED 7838 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS Motion: Receive and file staff report and adopt, findi;ags as submitted by staff 31.A. CUP 97-17 - 1011 E. 17th Street, Filed by Ben Ortega to allow 24-hour drive- through service at McDonald's restaurant in the Community Commercial (C 1) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission: Approval FILE CA * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Richardson acknowledged staff' s contributions and the City's commitment to education as exemplified by the Thorpe Elementary School improvements project. (see Agenda Item 25.D. Minutes page 341). CITY COUNCILAGENDA $42 DECEMBER 1, 1997 BUSINESS CALENDAR 50.A. Motion: ORDINANCES FIRST READING ZOA 97-10 - OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NS-2340 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending various sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide a modification update of off-street parking standards - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: Lutz Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None FILE CA RESOLUTIONS 55.A. POLICE PARTICIPATION 1N CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TRAINING Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 97-055 - A resolution of the City of Santa Ana authorizing execution of training program participation agreements with the California Highway Patrol - Police Department MOTION: Lutz VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None SECOND: McGuigan Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None FILE CA 55.B. Motion: HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE AND CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION 97-056 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the operation ora Mortgage Credit Certificate program by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana outside the project areas of the Agency - Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 343 DECEMBER 1, 1997 BUSINESS CALENDAR MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Espinoza SECOND: Richardson F?anklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None FILE CA PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-05 - 412 S. LYON FILED BY IMAGE BUiLDERS CONSORTIUM, 1NC. AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-05 to rezone property located at 412 S. Lyon St. from General Commercial (C2) to Light Industrial (M1) to facilitate re-use of the property as a contractor's office and yard Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on October 27, 1997 by a 5/0 vote Legal Notice published in O.C Reporter and mailed on November 21, 1997 The Mayor opened the public hearing regarding Amendment Application 97-05 at 7:06 p.m. Presentation of staff report and staff comments by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None There were no speakers on the matter. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m Motion: Place the following ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title: ORDINANCE NS-2341 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana rezoning certain property located on South Lyon Street from the General Commercial Zone District (C2) to the Light Manufacturing Zone District (M1) (AA No. 97-05) - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: NOES: AB SENT: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA None SECOND: Richardson Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson None 344 FILE CA DECEMBER 1, 1997 RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY TIlE CO1VEMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 7:08 P.M. RECONVENED - 7:41 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles Bordenave spoke on several items including but not limited to Council fiscal responsibility and accountability, the Dornan-Sanchez illegal voters controversy, staff compensation, and City expenditures on the Artists Village. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Moreno: reiterated his concerns regarding the Council's taking actions on agenda items at untelevised Study Sessions and suggested the number of Study Sessions be decreased; opined that a recent Portland trip taken by some members of the Council and staff to investigate the impact of Portland's ar~s movement on its economic revival was a waste of City funds; and requested staff schedule an update on the proposed Orange County Transit Authority light rail system at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Espinoza commended the Santa Aha "Redskins" Junior Pee Wees (a Pop Warner youth football program in Memorial Park) on their excellent season and wished them luck in their upcoming Las Vegas tournament. Mayor Pro Tem Richardson: announced the Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club was celebrating its 40th Anniversary on December 4, 1997; asked staffto investigate traffic problems in the French Court neighborhood by the new Wally Davis Elementary School; suggested the vehicular noise problem raised by Carlos Ruiz at a previous Council meeting may be addressed by providing vendor truck operators with information regarding the City's vending truck regulations; and commended Planning & Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff, City Attorney Joseph Fletcher, and their respective staffs for the excellent report on signage issues. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 345 DECEMBER 1, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS Councilmember McGuigan requested the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Jim Tucker, former Human Relations Commissioner and Uniform Code Appeals Board member, and Charlene Hunter, retired City Payroll Manager, who both passed away recently. Councilmember Lutz: announced a new art exhibit was opening at the Santora Building on December 6, 1997; reported the Very Special Arts california Gallery in Santa Ana MainPlace will open a National Institute of Art and Disabilities exhibit of works by disabled and handicapped artists this weekend; announced that Judy Edge and Friends of Carver Concerned Parents were holding a community Christmas tree decorating event at Flower Street Park (3rd and Flower) on December 7, 1997 at 1:00 p.m.; asked staffto assist Paragon Sports, a Santa Ana-based company which recently landed a major contract, locate a larger facility for its business expansion; announced the Santa Ana Historical Society was holding a "Historical Homes Tour" fund raiser on December 6, 1997; and commended Ivana and Oldrich Unger on their Washington Square residence's garden which was featured in a local newspaper's Home & Garden section. Councilmember Franklin: thanked the Floral Park Neighborhood Association for its $500 girl to the Santa Ana Kiwanis Scholarship Fund; related St. Edna's Sub-acute & Rehabilitation Center recently held its 3ra Annual Fall International Festival at its 1929 N. Fairview facility and lauded the Center for its innovative services and community programs; announced Musical Director Christy Monko and the Paul McNeff KidSingers, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-assisted cultural program, will hold a Holiday Concert on December 6, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church; requested that Assistant to the City Manager Jill Arthur's recent Study Session report on federal and state grants received by the City be presented at a regular televised Council meeting; and reported on zoning, economic, and other information learned by the Portland trip participants, and noted the Portland arts, museum, and culture movement had greatly contributed to that city's economic expansion. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 346 DECEMBER 1, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Pulido: reported on his work as an Orange County Transportation Authority (CCTA) board member, discussed elements of the OCTA Light Rail Transit System appxoval process, and indicated a project update would be presented at a regular Council meeting; and requested staff coordinate with Comcast Cable to publicize the City's Holiday events. CLOSED SESSION - ROOM 147 - 8:23 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. 95.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXIST1NG LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Ross Hahn v. City of Santa Aha Case No. AHM 0050063/64/65 City of Santa Ana v. El Malki Case No. OCSC 76-34-78 95.B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Kathie Romero Police Management Association Motion: CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 8:52 P.M. Authorize settlement. Ross Hahn v. City of Santa Ana Case No. AHM 0050063/64/65, compromise and release in the amount of $36,567.00 MOTION: Lutz VOTE: AB SENT: SECOND: McGuigan AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson NOES: None Espinoza, Moreno CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 347 DECEMBER 1, 1997 ADJOURNMENT - 8:53 P.M. - Adjourned in memory Jim Tucker, a long-time Santa Aha resident and former Human Relations Commissioner and Uniform Code Appeals Board Member, and retired City of Santa Aha Payroll Manager Charlene Hunter Council~ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 348 DECEMBER 1, 1997