HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ROBERT L. RICHARDSON, Mayor Pro Tem
TONY ESPiNOZA (6.'44 P.M.)
BRETT FtL{NKLIN
TOM LUTZ
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO (6.'11 P.M.)
Absent:
NONE
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Chaplain Warren Johnson
Police Department
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Robyn Uptegraff
Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
25 Years of Service
Douglas Brocker
Fire Captain
Fire Department
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30 Years of Service
T. J. Butner
General Maintenance Worker
Recreation and Community Services
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate recognizing Ralph Allen and Partners for being named "1998 Architectural
Firm of the Year" by the California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
presented by MAYOR PULIDO to business owner Ralph Allen
Certificates recognizing their cxceptional efforts and positive contributions to the
Minnie-Standard Community Policing Enhancement Program presented by MAYOR
PULIDO and Police Lieutenant Chuck Magdalena to Police Officers Tony Romero and
Joe Chavez, Corporal Steve Alegre, Community Preservation Inspector Victor Madrigal
and Santa Ana resident Victoria Zaragosa
Certificates recognizing their attainment of mathematics scholarships from California
State University, Fullerton (CSUF) presented by MAYOR PULIDO and Mathematics
Profcssor Dr. David Pagni to the follo;ving award recipients:
Imelda Ramirez
Satin Ong
Santa Ana High School
Century High School
Certificate recognizing CSUF's Upward Bound Program for encouraging Santa Ana
youth to pursue higher education presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Project Director
Marguerite Hinrichs, Academic Counselor Jesus Millan and Program participant Julio
Juarez
Certificate recognizing her outstanding leadership as 1996-98 Chairperson of the
Communication Linkage Forum presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to
Alberta Christy and introduction of the 1998-99 Board Members:
Rita Corpin
Winston Covington
Linda Marcotte
David Murray
Desi Reyes
Joe Vielma
Eastside
Portola Park
Riverview West
Riverview West
Saddleback View
Riverview West
Certificates recognizing generous contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana
presented by MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARDSON to Assemblyman Jim Morrissey,
Pacific Bell representative Richard Porras and United Way representative Tim Shaw
Check in the amount of $2000.00 to benefit Santa Ana youth programs presented by
Circus Vargas representative Ross Yuka;va to COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN and
Recreation & Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams
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Plaque recognizing the Santa Ana City Council for outstanding support of the American
Athletics Girls Fast Pitch Softball Team presented to COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN
by General Manager Jim Bollinger and team representatives
Certificate recognizing her outstanding and dedicated service on the Library Board
presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to Susana Sandoval
Certificate welcoming Trinity Law School to the City of Santa Ana presented by
COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Law School Dean Winston Frost, CEO and Vice
President Shannon Vcrleur, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator Eddie Colanter
and faculty member Myron S. Steeves, Associate Professor of Law
OATH OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to Linda H.
Marcotte, at-large represcntative to the Human
Relations Commission
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE ARTS
(Deferred. See Minutes page 256.)
CONSENTCALENDAR
The Mayor announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
Consent
Motion:
- Removal of items 23.A., 25.A., 25.D., 31.A., and 39.A
- Abstention on item 19.B. by Mayor Pro-Tem Richardson
- Abstention on items 25.G. and 25.H. by Councilmember Moreno
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items.
MOTION: Lutz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Franklin
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
Items removed for separate action are highlighted and show the actual vote. items without votes
were passed as part of the consent motion.
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CONSENTCALENDAR
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
Note:
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve minutes.
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1998
Approved City Council minutes are available at the following website address:
http.'//www, ci.santa-ana, ca. us/cda/calenclar/clerkpage, htm
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Motion: htstl-uct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board Vacancies
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission 2
Historic Resources Commission 9
Human Relations Commission 2
Library Board 3
TOTAL 16
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Human Relations Commission
Frederick A. Clark, 413 S. Deming St., recommended by Councilmember
McGuigan as the Ward 4 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a
partial term cxpiring November 30, 1998 (Replacing Orton) FILE BC
Ford S. Loverin, 1142 S. Ross St., recommended by Councilmember Lutz as the
Ward 5 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a partial term
expiring November 30, 2000 (Replacing Harwood) FILE BC
Library Board
Louisa Soils, 1801 W. Martha Lane, recommended by Councilmember Lutz for
reappointmcnt as the Ward 4 representative to the Library Board for a partial term
expiring Novembcr 30, 1998
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Private Industry Council
Jon Dietz, 3232 S. Fairview, as a Private Sector representative to the Private
Industry Council for a first full term expiring August 31, 2002
Fred Massey, 3144 W. Adams, as a Private Sector representative to the Private
Industry Council for a first full term expiring August 31, 2002
Michael Metzler, P.O. Box 205, as a Private Sector representative to the Private
Industry Council for a second full tema expiring August 31, 2002
Kelly Winn-Boaitey, 540 N. Golden Circle, as a Private Sector representative to the
Private Industry Council for a first full term expiring August 31,2002
Joseph D. Tafoya, 1601 East Chestnut, as the Santa Ana Unified School District
representative to the Private Industry Council for a second full term expiring
August 31, 2002
Michael S. Potts, 3311 W. Ball, Anaheim, as the Labor representative to the Private
Industry Council for a third full term expiring August 31, 2002
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Motion: [nstruct Clerk to enter notice of posting into the Minutes.
15.A.
The August 17, 1998 City Council Agenda was posted on the door of the Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 10:30 a.m. on August 13,1998.
15.B.
The August 17, 1998 City Council Closed Session Agenda was posted on the door
of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 1998.
15.C.
Revised Agenda Page for the August 17, 1998 City Council meeting was posted on
the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, at 5:00 p.m. on August
14, 1998.
15.D.
Susana Sandoval's resignation from the Library Board effective August 18, 1998
was posted on the door of the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza on August
27, 1998.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter tvroclamations into the Minutes.
16.A. Commending "Color the World" Art Contest winners on August 4, 1998
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16.B.
Commending Christine Dahm of the Xerox Corporation for her outstanding
leadership and service to the City of Santa Ana Transportation Partnership on
August 5, 1998
16.C.
Recognizing A1 YbaiTa, recipient of the Samuel Gompers Award at the Democratic
Party of Orange County's 4th Annual Harry S Truman Award Dinner, for improving
the quality of life for laborers on September 2, 1998
16.D.
Recognizing Attorney Wylie A. Aitken for his attainment of the Harry S Truman
Award and his positive contributions leading to the betterment of the greater
community
16.E.
Declaring September 21-25, 1998 as "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week" in the City
of Santa Ana and commending Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse for educating the
public about the costs of lawsuit abuse
MISCELLANEOUS - ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL DUES
Motion: Authorize.
City of Santa Ana's membership with the National League of Cities in the amount
of $11,376.00 - Finance and Management Services - Finance and Management
Services FILE CA
19.B.
EXCUSED ABSENCE
Motion: Approve.
Excused absence of'Mayor Pro Tem Richardson from the August 17, 1998 Council
meeting (Richardson abstained.)
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 99-023 - WELFARE TO WORK
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL
Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative vote3)
Recognizing $2,357,715.00 in unanticipated federal Welfare to Work funds and
appropriating same to Welfare to Work Program - Finance and Management
Services FILE CA
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20.B.
Moffon:
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-048 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
to amend the current annual budget to add six grant-funded positions - Personnel
Services FILE CA
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 9%024 - WEED & SEED GRANT FOR
YOUTH AT RISK - ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND LEASE AGREEMENT
1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
Accepting $175,000 in federal Weed and Seed Grant funds and appropriating same
to Youth At-Risk Youth Program - Finance and Management Services
FILE CA
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-049 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
amending the current annual budget to allocate two additional positions (OCJP
Grants Coordinator and Records Specialist) - Personnel Services
FILE CA
Authorize the Cit.3' Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreement.
LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE AT RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES AGENCY HEADQUARTERS FOR GRANT PROGRAM STAFF -
With Parkgate Center LLC for a three-year term in the monthly amount of
$2,688.78 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 98-115
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
22.A.
MAINTENANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT PHOTO IMAGiNG SYSTEM - To
Xlmage Corporation for a one-year renewal period in the amount of $20,700.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 92-046
22.B.
TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To
Abigail Abbott Staffing Services for an amendment in the amount of $85,037.00
for a total of $157,537.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 94-073
22.C.
PAGING SERVICES - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To MobileComm for a 12-
month renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $29,330.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 95-015
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22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
22.G.
22.H.
MOBILE CAR WASH SERVICE - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To the following
in the amounts indicated - Finance and Management Services
City Fleet Services for an amendment in the amount of $7,200.00
SPEC 95-068
City Fleet Services for a three-year period with options for two one-year
renewals in the estimated annual amount of $26,559.00
SPEC 98-088
PAINT ACCESSORIES - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - Finance and
Management Services
To Vista Paint Corporation for an amendment in the amount of $20,000.00 for an
estimated annual total of $37,492.00 SPEC 96-635
To the following for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in
the estimated annual amounts indicated: SPEC 98-086
Pervo Paint Company
Shamrock Supply
Morton Traffic Markings
Fountain Valley Paints
$52,564.00
31,734.00
13,954.00
1,993.00
UNIFORMS AND BODY ARMOR (BULLET PROOF VESTS) - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-041
UNIFORMS - To Uniform Center to amend contract by $85,000.00 for a
total not to exceed $265,915.00
BULLET PROOF VESTS - To Uniform Center to amend the contract by
$54,164.00 for a total not to exceed $97,164.00
COPIER MAINTENANCE - CENTRAL SERVICES - To the following for a one-
year renewal period in the estimated annual amounts indicated - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 97-075
Image IV Systems Konica
FKM Copier Products
$11,742.00
18,760.00
REPLACEMENT STREET SWEEPERS (4) - FLEET MAINTENANCE - To
Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. to amend contract in the amount of $538,684.49 for a
total contract amount of $1,337,660.22 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-093
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22.I.
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR - FIRE
DEPARTMENT - To Westnet for an amendment in the amount of $36,746.00 for a
total of $56,746.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 97-109
22.J.
TAXI STAND SERVICE - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - To
Coast Yellow Cab Cooperative for a two-year period with option for two one-year
renewals, with monthly rent of $3,505.00 to be paid to the City for a total of
$84,120.00 for the two-year period - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-074
22.K.
METER BOXES AND LIDS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Eisel
Enterprises, Inc. for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals in
the estimated annual amount of $14,022.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-085
22.L.
CHEMICALS - SOIL, PLANT AND WATER TREATMENT - 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 98-087
Pool Supply of Orange County
Western Farm Service, Inc.
Target Specialty Products
$57,821.00
35,872.00
2,995.00
22.M.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Sperry
West, Inc. in the amount of $17,791.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 98-094
22.N.
REPLACEMENT PARAMEDIC VANS - FLEET MAINTENANCE - To Leader
Industries, Inc. under the County of Santa Barbara's partnership agreement in the
amount of $240,000.00 - Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-095
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A.
SANTIAGO CREEK RESTORATION AT JOHN GARTHE RESERVOIR
Roy Russell indicated he understood the creek restoration project would be delayed due to
expected bad weather conditions, but requested the contract be awarded in the first quarter of
1999 so that the project would be under construction immediately following the rainy season.
Motion: Reject all bids.
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Santiago Creek Restoration at John Garthe Reservoir - Public Works Agency
PROJ 3167CR
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT:None
AGREEMENTS
25.A.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REGARDING WATER ISSUES
Councilmember Franklin requested that, if possible, a component addressing the need for anti-
littering be added to the educational program.
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SANTA ANA SCHOOLS REGARDING
WATER-RELATED ISSUES - With Municipal Water District of Orange County
for a two-year agreement in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 per year - Public
Works Agency AGMT 98-116
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
ABSTAIN:
AYES: Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
Espinoza
ABSENT: None
Motion:
25.B.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements.
ELECTRONIC SECURITY MAINTENANCE - POLICE ADMINISTRATION
AND HOLDING FACILITY (JAIL) - Amend agreement with MASK SYSTEMS,
Inc. dba CARDKEY INTEGRATED SYSTEMS GROUP in the amount of
$152,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $436,966.00 - Police Department
AGMT 98-117
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25.C.
LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
With the State Of California Employment Development Division for the period
July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999 in the monthly amount of $6,429.98 - Community
Development Agency AGMT 98-118
With Santa Ana College for thc period April 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999 in the
monthly amount of $1,431.00 - Community Development Agency
AGMT 98-119
With BKM Total Office of California for an amendment in the amount of
$40,000.00 for additional WORK Center furniture - Community Development
Agency SPEC 97-031A
25.D.
SANTA ANAZOOTRA~
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson thanked Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) Board Members
Howard Hall and Leslie Perovich for their eflbrts on behalf of the Zoo, particularly FOSAZ's
assumption of the responsibility for management of the proposed train concession. Recreation
and Community Services Executive Director Cleve Williams bricfly discussed plans for the train,
expectcd to begin operating in February 1999.
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreement.
TRAIN CONCESSION AT SANTA ANA ZOO - PURCHASE, OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE - With the Friends of the Santa Aha Zoo in the amount of
$20,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services AGMT 98-120
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT:None
Motion:
25.E.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND MEDIATION CONSULTING - With the
Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Orange County Institute for Conflict
Management for a one-year period in the amount of $18,100.00 - Police
Department AGMT 98-121
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25.F.
25.G.
Motion:
CONSULTING/TRAINING SERVICES - With the following in the estimated
amounts indicated for a total aggregate amount of $118,000.00 - Personnel Services
General Learning Climates
Quinn Company
Language Services Institute
Dr. Kent Gordon, Ph.D.
$99,000.00
AGMT 98-122
8,000.00
AGMT 98-123
6,000.00
AGMT 98-124
5,000.00
AGMT 98-125
EMPLOYEE GROUP iNSURANCE PROGRAM
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execltte agreements.
LIFE INSURANCE - With Prudential Life Insurance for the renewal period
10/2/98 - 10/1/99 - Personnel Services AGMT 98-126
LONG-TERM DISABILITY - With Standard Insurance for the renewal period
10/1/98 - 10/1/99 - Personnel Services AGMT 98-127
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - With PacifiCare Behavioral Health, Inc
for the renewal period 10/1/98 - 10/1/99 - Personnel Services
AGMT 98-128
PRE-PAID DENTAL COVERAGE - With Denticare Dental Plan for the renewal
period 10/1/98 - 10/1/99 - Personnel Services AGMT 98-129
PRE-PAID DENTAL COVERAGE - With Safeguard Dental Plan for the renewal
period 10/1/98 - 10/1/99 - Personnel Services AGMT 98-130
DENTAL INDEMNITY PLAN PROVIDER - With Delta Dental Plan for the
period 10/1/98 - 10/1/99 - Personnel Services AGMT 98-131
DENTAL INDEMNITY PLAN PROVIDER - AMENDMENT - With American
Benefit Plan Administrators to finish claims against current indemnity self-funded
dental program - Personnel Services AGMT 98-132
MEDICAL PLAN - With Kaiscr Foundation Hcalth Plan for the renewal period
10/1/98 - 12/31/98 - PersmmeI Services AGMT 98-133
MEDICAL PLAN - With Health Net Health Plan for the renewal period 10/1/98 -
12/31/98 - Personnel Services AGMT 98-134
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25.H.
Motion:
2. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION 98-050 - A resolution of the City Council and City of Santa Ana
electing to be subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act to
provide medical insurance for the Police Management Association members and
annuitants and fixing the employer's contribution for employees and the employer's
contribution for annuitants at different amounts - Personnel Services
RESOLUTION 98-051 - A resolution of the City Council and City of Santa Ana
electing to be subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act to
provide medical insurance for the Santa Ama City Employees' Association/Service
Employees International Union Local 347, AFL-CIO, CLC members and
annuitants and fixing the employer's contribution for employees and the employer's
contribution for annuitants at different amounts - Personnel Services
RESOLUTION 98-052 - A resolution of the City Council and City of Santa Ana
electing to be subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act to
provide medical insurance for the Administrative Management members and
annuitants and fixing the employer's contribution for employees and the employer's
contribution for annuitants at different amounts - Personnel Services
RESOLUTION 98-053 - A resolution of the City Council and City of Santa Aha
electing to be subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act to
provide medical insurance for the Unaffiliated Confidential members and
annuitants and fixing the employer's contribution for employees and the employer's
contribution for annuitants at different amounts - Personnel Services
FILE CA
RESOLUTION 98-054 - A resolution of the City Council and City of Santa Ana
electing to be subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act to
provide medical insurance for the Unrepresented Executive Management and
Middle Management members and annuitants and fixing the employer's
contribution for employees and the employer's contribution for annuitants at
different amounts - Personnel Services FILE CA
(Moreno abstained on the entire item.)
SERVICE EMPLOYEE INTERNATIONAL UNION AND UNAFFILIATED
CONFIDENTIAL CLASSES - SALARY AND BENEFITS
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreement.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - With the Service Employees
International Union for period July 1, 1998 - June 30, 2001 - Personnel Services
AGMT 98-135
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2. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION 98-055 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to effect certain changes to the City's Basic
Classification and Compensation Plan and to amend the armual budget - Personnel
Services FILE CA
RESOLUTION 98-056 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to amend certain salary and benefit provisions for
classes of employment designated as Unaffiliated Confidential - Personnel Services
(Moreno abstained on the entire item.) FILE CA
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES/PARKING WAIVERS
31 .A. SIGN CODE VARIANCE 98-04 - 400 E. 4TM STREET
Manuel Pefia expressed concerns on behalf of the Arellanes regarding their request for relief
from the Sign Code.
Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff indicated that if the Council
desired to take testimony from the public, the variance should be set for public hearing.
Motion: Continue to September 21, 1998 City Council meeting
VA 98-04 - 400 E. 4"~ Street - Filed by Arturo and Claudia Arellanes to allow relief
from the Sign Code in order to allow two wall signs in the General Commercial
(C2) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Richardson
VOTE: AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Moreno
ABSENT: None
Motion: Receive and file staff reports as conditioned approving VA 98-07 and CUP 98-12.
31.B. VA 98-07 - 1700-1720 S. Main - Filed by McLarand Vasquez and Partners to allow
three freestanding signs to exceed Code limits in the General Commercial (C2)
zoning district - Planning and Building Agency FILE CA
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31.C.
CUP 98-12 - 807 N. Garfield Avenue - Filed by Mercy House to allow the redesign
of Emmanual House in order to care for HIV/AIDS patients in Specific
Development 19 zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
FILE CA
TENTATIVE PARCEL / TRACT MAPS
Motion: Approve tentative parcel maps as conditioned by staff
32.A.
PARCEL MAP 97-143 - 1720-1881 E. St. Andrew Place - Filed by Boeing Realty
Corporation to realign St. Andrew Place making it a public street and to reconfigure
property lines of existing parcels - Planning and Building Agency
FILE CA
32.B.
PARCEL MAP 98-140 - 5326 W. Silver Drive - Filed by Long Thai to subdivide a
.39-acre lot into two parcels - Planning and Building Agency
FILE CA
MISCELLANEOUS-LAND USE
39.A.
MACARTHUR PLACE ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Confirms environmental findings of Planning Commission adopted by Commission
Resolution 98-39 relating to MacArthur Place
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-057 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
approving an amendment to a project implementation agreement and making
environmental findings related thereto - Public Works Agency
FILE AGMT
39.B.
NAMING OF WILLIAM ELDRIDGE PARK
The following spoke in favor of the name change from Fallbrook to William Eldridge Park:
Dan Peters
Tom Eldridge
Glen Stroud
Councilmember Franklin expressed strong support for the name change based on Eldridge's long
history of patriotism and active service in the U.S. military.
Councilmember Moreno suggested the Council consider naming the park"Colonel" William
Eldridge Park
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Councilmember Franklin through the Chair requested the City Manager to discuss the suggestion
with members of the Eldridge Family to ascertain their wishes and name the park accordingly.
Motion: Affirm.
Planning Commission decision to rename Fallbrook Park to William Eldridge Park
for the property located at 2929 N. Fallbrook Drive - Planning and Building
Agency FILE CA
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
ABSENT: None
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF THE ARTS
(Taken out of Agenda order. See Minutes page 243.)
Arts Coordinator Jim Gilliam
Developer Harriett Harris
Downtown business owner Ruben Martinez
Arts of Orange County Executive Director Bonnie Hall
Bowers Museum President Peter Keller
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
SUPPORT SANTA ANA'S BID TO HOST CALIFORNIA POLICE SUMMER
GAMES IN 2002
Staff presentation by Police Corporals Jim Donnclly and Jeff Smith and Officer Bob Reed
Motion: 1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 98-058 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
supporting the 2002 California Police Summer Games and Santa Aha Police
Department's bid to host the games in Santa Ana- Police Department
2. Appoint.
Councilmember Franklin as a mcmbcr of the Police Olympics Committee
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MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: None
SECOND: Richardson
Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno, Pulido,
Richardson
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B.
SALE OF REAL PROPERTY - SANTA ANA AUTO MALL - VOLVO
DEALERSHIP (Taken out of Agenda order)
Joint City Council/Community Redevelopment Agency hearing on the proposed conveyance of
property located at the Santa Ana Auto Mall by the Agency to SSF, Inc.
Legal Notice published in the Oranae Count,/Register on August 24 and 31, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing regarding the sale of property at the Santa Ana Auto
Mall at 8:19 p.m.
Prcsentation of staff report and stall' comments by Community Development Agency Project
Manager Vicki Uehli
Presentation of written communications by Clcrk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
Volvo dealership owner James Speck spoke in favor of the sale and responded to Council's
questions.
There were no other speakers on the matter.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Motion: Adopt resolution (CONCURRENT ACTION WITH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCD
RESOLUTION 98-059 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Aha
making certain findings with respect to a Disposition and Development Agreement
between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Aha, and
SSF, Inc., for the sale of certain real property in the South Main Street
Redevelopment Project and approving the sale of said real property upon the terms
and conditions contained in that agreement - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: Lutz
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: Moreno
ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
COUNCIL RECESS - 8:37 P.M.-8:51 P.M.
75.A.
EMINENT DOMAIN ACQUISITION - BILLBOARDS (2) - BRISTOL STREET
WIDENING
Public hearing to consider the condemnation of billboards at I 111 and 1420 S. Bristol Street for
the widening of Bristol Street between McFaddcn Avenue and St. Andrew Place
Legal Notice mailed to property owners on July 16, 1998
Mayor Pulido opened the public heating regarding the acquisition by eminent domain of two
billboards on Bristol Street at 8:51 p.m.
Presentation of staffreport by Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim Ross
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy: None
There were no speakers on the matter.
Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at 8:52 p.m.
Motion: Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION 98-039 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
finding and determining that the public interest convenience and necessity require
the acquisition of certain property interests located within the City of Santa Ana (a
billboard located at 1111 S. Bristol Street at the Southeast Comer of Bristol Street
& McFadden Avenue, adjacent to Chief Auto Parts) - Public Works Agency
RESOLUTION 98-040 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
finding and detem~ining that the public interest convenience and necessity require
the acquisition of certain property interests located within the City of Santa Ana (a
billboard located at 1420 South Bristol Street at the northwest comer of Bristol
Street & Edinger Avenue, adjacent to former Little Caesar's site) - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Richardson
SECOND: McGuigan
VOTE:
AYES: Espinoza, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moreno FILE CA
RECESSED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED
IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - 8:52 P.M. TO 8:54 P.M.
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COUNCIL RECONVENED - 8:54 P.M. - All Councilmembers present
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Keith DeWine expressed support for the Arts Movement in Santa Aha and cautioned that over-
enforcement of the noise ordinance could have an adverse impact on the arts as some creative
expression is noisy.
Jos6 Fern/mdez, Ward 4 Council Candidate, spoke regarding City Budget issues and said that if
elected, he would concentrate on ensuring an equitable distribution of funds to all City residents.
Jaime Vega praised the Mayor's performance and asked that the Council remain compassionate
towards the Downtown pushcart vendors.
Charles Bordenave expressed opposition to the Artists Village and his desire that all Council
meetings be held in the Council Chambers.
Joe Borselino provided informational flyers to the Council regarding air pollution at the E1 Toro
Marine Base.
Claudia Riewaldt offered to help with the Keep America Beautiful Committee if it is
reintroduced in Santa Aha, and mad an essay about the positive activities in the City.
Marcial Sandoval expressed support for the candidacy of his brother, Jos6 Femiindez (Ward 4
Council Candidate), noted Santa Ana's streets were in disrepair, and commented that the Arts
Movement should al so include the component of cultural appreciation.
The following individuals spoke in praise of Koo's Caf6, a local coffee house, citing its policies
of no drugs or alcohol use, support for artistic expression, and non-discrimination as evidence of
its positive environment for youth and young adults:
Enrique Lavin
Carolyn Meador
Erik Peterson
Summer Neidinger
Chiara Issa
Charlito Manson
Justin Dup6e
Daniel Fee
Alex Roman CapdeVille
Gregory Overton
Seth Wilder
Kami Meador
Matthew Fitt
Bonnie Sue Garcia
Jaspre Dixon
Chris Sims
Karol Dup6e
Staci Campi
Tim Clair
Desi Reyes reported the SAMSON (Santa Ana Merged Society of Neighbors) organization
recently held a candidates' forum, opined that the City's budget should emphasize street
improvements and parks with less money allocated to City salaries, and commented that the
planned expenditure for Sasscer Park should be applied to street repairs.
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COMMENTS
Florence Leach thanked Councilmember Franklin for his support of residents who had served in
the military, mentioning in particular U.S.M.C. Colonel Kenneth Walsh who recently passed
away, and warned that City water rates may increase due to the lrvine Ranch Water District Dyer
Road Well Field project. (See Minutes pages 207 and 237.)
Mike Estrada advised that the Federal indictments pending against two Councilmembers were a
political ploy and encouraged everyone to exercise patience while waiting for the facts to emerge
at the trial.
Scan Mill commented that Koo's was sending the "wrong message" with its dilapidated sign and
condition, and urged that the City's tax dollars be spent more appropriately.
Pat Mill opined that Koo's was a "rundown eyesore" and should be brought into compliance with
City Codes.
Nell Reikse urged that the Motor Vehicle Code Section 27007 regarding sound emanating from
from vehicles be more stringcntly cnforced.
Alfredo Zarate discussed leadership within the Hispanic community, opining that an individual
with a Latin surname was not de facto a leader of Latinos, and expressed support for Mayor
Pulido's leadership and urged his re-election.
90.B.
CiTY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno thanked supporters for telephone calls, cards and prayers despite his
indictmcnt for money laundering and extortion.
Mayor Pro Tem Richardson:
· inquired as to why the crosswalks were removed from the comer of Minter St.
and Civic Center Drive;
· asked when the apartment building at 435-437 S. Birch would be demolished
(Planning and Building Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff responded that
demolition was scheduled for this week.);
· noted the flight patterns at John Wayne Airport had temporarily changed due to
reconstruction of a navigational aid and that inquiries should be referred to John
Leyerle at 252-5043; and
· reported a visitor to the City, one of his former classmates from Santa Ana High
School, had commented that many positive changes had occurred in Santa Aha
since his relocation to Portland, Oregon
Councilmember McGuigan requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of WendeI1 Bril,
the City's former Building Official who had recently passed away.
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COMMENTS
Councilmember Lutz:
· expressed his personal condolences to the Bril Family;
· invited everyone to the Washington Square and West Floral Park Neighborhood
Associations' Pancake Breakfast on September 13 from 7:00-11:00 a.m. at
Hankey's Restaurant, 1120 W. 17th St.;
· announced the Washington Square Neighborhood Association will host a free
live concert on September 27 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the comer of Olive and
10t~' Streets;
· reported the 1998 Art Walk will be held on September 19 from 11:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., and will start at the Bowers Museum; and
· commented that the Graffiti Removal Team was so efficient that the Team had
painted out graffiti purposely painted on the former Chandler's Building for a
video production before the video crew arrived to tape the video.
Councilmember Franklin:
· reported non-working lights at Fisher Park;
· announced that the groundbreaking for the Lydia Romero-Cmz Elementary
School at 1512 W. Santa Ana Boulevard would be held on September 24;
· commented that new playground equipment would be unveiled at Santiago Park
on September 20;
· thanked Jack Gestner for his letter congratulating the new Green Parrot Caf6 at
Pahn Court; and
· invited everyone to participate in the September 12-13 Fiestas Patrias
celebrations in Downtown Santa Ana and at Centennial Park.
Mayor Pulido:
· observed that he had successfully advocated for $4 million in Orange County
Transportation Authority funds for Santa Ana street improvements and reported
the first repair priorities as Grand, Fairview, First, Harbor, and Edinger Streets;
· announced the groundbreaking for the Bristol Street Widening project would
occur on September 26 at the intersection of Bristol and Edinger;
· commented on the numerous developments underway in the City such as the St.
Joseph Ballet construction project, Federal Courthouse, Discovery Science
Center, and Grand Central Art project with Cai State Fullerton;
· commended the Hispanic Educational Endowment Foundation on its apcoming
awards event on September 25; and
· mentioned the State Legislature had endorsed the "Idea Institute," a multi-media
center proposed by the City, Santa Ana College, and the University of
California at Irvine; and
· announced Chapman University was considering the old First American
Building as a possible site for its School of Film.
Councilmember Espinoza left the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION-10:15 P.M. -10:30 P.M. - ROOM 147
The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the
public present, provided the items to be discussed are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. The
following items were received for the September 8 City Council meeting:
95.A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXiSTiNG LiTiGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Name of Case: Ochoa v. City of Santa Ana
OCSC No. 757793
Name of Case: Pollitt v. City of Santa Ana
OCSC No. 797684
Name of Case: Hemandez v. City of Santa Ana
USDC No. 92-622
95.B.
CONFERENCE WiTH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c)
One Case
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - COUNCIl. CHAMBERS
Motion: Authorize.
Retention of Leboeuf, Lamb, Greene, and MacRae as outside counsel in the case o f
Pollitt v. City of Santa Ana, OCSC No. 797684.
MOTION: McGuigan
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Richardson
Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido, Richardson
None
Espinoza, Moreno
ADJDUP~MENT- 10:30 P.M. - In memory of Wendell Bril
C',erk of the Council
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