HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1999CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 3, 1999
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CiViC CENTER PLAZA
6:30 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
TOM LUTZ, Mayor Pro Tem
LISA BIST
BRETT FRANKLIN
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN
TED R MORENO
Absent:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ALBERTA D. CHRISTY
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PRO TEM LUTZ
INVOCATION
Chaplain Warren Johnson
Police Department
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Andrew T. Grant
Rita C. Montes
Margarita F. Casul
Hugh F. Mooney
Terrill W. Price
Kevin C. Clark
MAYOR PRO TEM LUTZ
20 Years of Service
Fleet Equipment Supervisor,
Finance & Management Services
Senior Police Records Supervisor,
Police Department
Senior Office Assistant,
Police Department
25 Years of Service
Police Lieutenant,
Police Department
Fleet Service Manager,
Finance & Management Services
Park Maintenance Leader,
Recreation & Community Services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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MAY 3, 1999
PRESENTATIONS
Reading City Awards presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN and University of
California, Irvine (UCl) Assistant Vice Chancellor Juan Fransciso Lara to the following
undergraduates involved in UCI programs that support reading improvement among Santa
Ana students:
America Reads Challenge Tutors: Denise Dinh and Crosoforo Ruiz-Plancarte
Humanities Out There Participants: Elizabeth Sandoval and Jennifer Silverman
Pathway Readers: Gbemi Adeseun and Keith Highiet
Certificate recognizing her gift of $30,000.00 to the Santa Ana Police Department for the
pumhase of "K - 9" dogs presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN and Chief Paul
Walters to Mildred Proctor
Proclamation recognizing the Santa Ana Friends of the Library's Annual Book Sale
presented by COUNCILMEMBER MCGUIGAN to the "Friends" President George Upton,
Vice President Jean Upton and Library Board Chair Art Pedroza
Proclamation recognizing "Veteran Appreciation Month" presented by COUNCIL-
MEMBER MCGUIGAN to Santa Ana Employment Development Office Manager Peggy
Crawford-Dougherty
Certificates recognizing Century High School Cheerleaders for their outstanding wins at
both the 1999 United Spirit Leaders of America and United Cheerleader Association of
America competitions presented by COUNCILMEMBER MORENO to Coaches Eric
Anderson and Roni Ventura, and Advisor Judy Kooi and the following students:
Estrada, Christy
Franco, Veronica
Guillen, Jackie
Loaza, Karla
Meza, Gardenia
Rodriguez, Angela
Salazar, Victor
Velez, Veronica
Proclamation recognizing May 8, 1999 as "Letter Carriers' Food Drive Day" presented
by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Community Development Council Food Bank
Director Mark Lowry
Certificate recognizing the donation by the Santa Ana North Rotary of a "Jaws of Life"
apparatus to the Red Cross in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico presented by
COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Santa Ana North Rotary President John Uttz and
representatives of the Santa Ana North and Caborca, Mexico Rotary Clubs
Certificate recognizing his academic achievements and volunteer efforts presented by
COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN and Valley High School Principal Robert Nelson to Valley
High School 1999 Valedictorian Lam Giang
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Certificates recognizing their championship performances in the National High School
Wrestling Competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania presented by COUNCILMEMBER BIST
and Coach Scott Glabb to Santa Ana High School Wrestling Team Members Jose Leon
and Jose Najera
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to Faustina Merino Sotomayor, Senior Tenant
representative to the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Taken out of Agenda order)
Julie Butcher, Gloria Alvarado and Rosa Arana, spoke on behalf of SEIU Local
347, appealed to the Council to provide sick leave and health care benefits for
Santa Ana part-time employees.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Abstention on Items 11.A. and 19.A. by Councilmember Moreno
· Addition of Item 19.A. Closed Session report detail (Ahearn)
· Removal of Item 22.G. for separate action
· Addition of Business Calendar Items 55.B. and 55.C. to the Consent Calendar,
with a motion to continue those items to the June 7, 1999 Council meeting at
the request of staff
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions 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: Franklin
SECOND: McGuigan
AYES: Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno
NOES: None
ABSENT: Christy, Pulido
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
Note:
Approve minutes.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 19, 1999
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 19, 1999
City Council Minutes are available at the following website:
www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/mayor/minutes.htm
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
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.
11 .A. ZOA 99-02 - PARKING MODIFICATIONS
Placed on first reading on April 19, 1999 by a 4/2 vote with Bist and Christy
dissenting and Moreno not voting
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 23, 1999
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2384 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to require a
conditional use permit for property zoned with the "B" suffix zone district
designation - Planning and Building Agency
(Councilmember Moreno abstained on this item.)
Note: Motion failed due to insufficient votes for passage per
Charter Section 410.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
12.A.
INTENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF EDINGER AVENUE FRONTAGE
ROAD, BRISTOL, BAKER, POMONA AND STANFORD STREETS -
MATER DEl HIGH SCHOOL
Motion: Adopt resolution setting public hearing on June 7, 1999
RESOLUTION 1999-019 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana declaring its intention to vacate portions of Edinger Avenue,
Frontage Road, Bristol Street, Baker Street, Pomona Street and
Stanford Street, setting a public hearing thereon, and directing notice
thereof to be posted and published- Public Works Agency
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT - APRIL 28, 1999
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Boards/Commissions
Cable Advisory Television Board 2
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission 1
Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee 1
Human Relations Commission 1
Library Board 3
Recreation and Parks Board 1
TOTAL 9
Vacancies
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Roy R. Russell, 410 W. Park Lane, recommended for appointment by
COUNCILMEMBER BIST as the Ward 2 representative to the Cable
Television Advisory Board for a first full term expiring November 30,
2002 (Replacing Corpin)
Rudy Curiel, 929 Logan Street, recommended for appointment by
Councilmember Bist as the Ward 2 representative to the Library Board
for a partial term expiring November 30, 2002 (Replacing Vu)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 130 MAY 3, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
13.C.
13.D.
Motion:
Motion:
REAPPOINTMENT
Approve reappointment.
Linda H. Marcotte, 418 S. Cooper, recommended for reappointment by
the Human Relations Commission as an at-large representative to the
Human Relations Commission for a first full term expiring November 30,
2002
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Receive and file.
Biannual Attendance Report October 1998 through March 1999 - Clerk
of the Council
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
The following notices were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act. Council
Agendas and Board and Commission resignations are posted on the door of the Council
Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza and Committee Agendas on the door of City Hall at
20 Civic Center Plaza.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes.
Council Meeting Meeting Date Time
Aqendas Date Posted Posted
15.A. City Council Agenda 04/19/99 04/14/99 4:15 p.m.
15.B. City Council Closed Session 04/19/99 04/16/99 5:15 p.m.
Agenda
15.C. Revised City Council Agenda 04/19/99 04/16/99 5:15 p.m.
15.D. Notice of Adjournment 04/19/99 04/20/99 10:00 a.m.
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
15.H.
15.1.
Council Committee
Aqendas
Public Safety
South Main Street
Implementation Plan
Downtown/Midtown Artist
Village (Cancelled)
Neighborhood Imp./Code
Enforcement
Budget/Personnel
Meeting Date Time
Date Posted Posted
04/19/99 04/14/99 4:15 p.m.
04/21/99 04/16/99 5:15 p.m.
04/26/99 04/22/99 3:00 p.m.
04/27/99 04/23/99 3:15 p.m.
04/28/99 04/23/99 3:15 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations into the Minutes.
16.A.
16.B.
16.C.
16.D.
16.E.
16.F.
16.G.
16.H.
16.1.
16.J.
16.K.
Honoree Date
Orange County Immunization Coalition 4/21/99
C.A.NO. Head Start Program 4/21/99
Vietnamese Community of Orange County 4/22/99
Casa Pacifica Ribbon Cutting 4/23/99
Clean Air Month - Lung Association 4/23/99
Christmas in April 4/24/99
YAC "Youth Creating Future" 4/24/99
Volunteer Center Greater Orange County 4/24/99
Hispanic & Asian Market, Inc. 4/29/99
Chancellor's Ball Awardees 5/01/99
Municipal Clerks Week 5/03/99
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Authorize settlement.
Alma Ahearn; WCAB CASE #'s AHM 0070904; AHM 0058455; AHM
0065727/8; and ANA 237772; compromise and release in the amount
of $15,000.00
(Councilmember Moreno abstained on this item.)
19.B.
INVESTMENT REPORT
Motion: Receive and file report.
Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 1999 - Finance and
Management Services
19.C.
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD) - ANNUAL UPDATE
Motion: Approve and authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
Consolidated Plan (a single comprehensive planning and application
document) for such programs as the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), the HOME Partnership Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids HOPWA) -
Community Development Agency
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19.D.
19.E.
Motion:
Approve.
PUBLIC ENTITY PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM RENEWAL
City's continued membership in the Public Entity Property Insurance
Program for the period 5/15/1999 to 5/15/2000 at a premium cost of
$680,000 - Personnel Services
EXCUSED ABSENCES - MAY 3, 1999 MEETING
Excused absences for Mayor Pul/do and Councilmember Christy from
the May 3, 1999 Council meeting
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 1999-188 - LIBRARY STAFF
EDUCATION - Recognizing $2,772 in Federal Library Services and
Technology Act funds and appropriating same for tuition reimbursement
for Library staff- Finance and Management Services
20.B.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 1999-193 - TITLE V MINNIE
STREET PROGRAM - Recognizing $250,000 in State of California Title
V Delinquency Prevention Program funds and appropriating same for
the Minnie Street Community Action Network program - Finance and
Management Services
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
22.A.
LAW LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT- To West
Publishing Group to increase the contract by $5,000 for a total amount
not to exceed $26,000 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 97-050
22.B.
REPROGRAPHIC PAPER - CENTRAL SERVICES - To Xpedx for a 12-
month renewal period in the estimated annual amount of $81,775 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-001
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.C.
22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
RADIATOR REPAIRS AND CORE EXCHANGE FLEET
MAINTENANCE - To A-1 Radiator Service for a one-year renewal
period in the estimated annual amount of $25,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 98-011
LAUNDRY CHEMICALS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Ecolab
Incorporated using the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner Department's
contract in an estimated annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 98-057
PICKUP TRUCKS (5) - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Guaranty
Chevrolet in the amount of $95,856.40 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 1999-018
EXTENDED BODY VANS (2) - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - To
Guaranty Chevrolet in the amount of $44,644.64 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 1999-019
22.G. UTILITY VEHICLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Moreno inquired as to the feasibility of purchasing a smaller
vehicle than a Chevrolet Tahoe and suggested staff shop other car manufacturers
for a better price.
Police Chief Paul Walters detailed the criteria used in selecting the Tahoe model.
Administrative Services Manager Francisco Gutierrez explained vehicle
replacement criteria and noted the 1987 Celebrity Wagon being replaced was no
longer manufactured.
Motion: Continue consideration of SPEC 1999-020 to June 7, 1999.
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: McGuigan
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno
None
ABSENT: Christy, Pulido
22.H.
MINI-TRUCKS (4) - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES -To
McKinley Equipment Corporation in the amount of $52,143.46 - Finance
and Management Services SPEC 1999-021
PICKUP TRUCK AND UTILITY TRUCKS (3) - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY AND RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - To
Wondries Chevrolet in the amount of $92,677.93 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 1999-023
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.J.
22.K.
22.L.
22.M.
22.N.
22.0.
22.P.
22.Q.
22.R.
22.S.
INMATE UNIFORMS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - To Robinson Textiles
for a one-year period with options for two one-year renewals in an
annual amount not to exceed $12,079.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 1999-038
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Troxell
Communications in the amount of $6,355.10 Finance and
Management Services SPEC 1999-047
SINGLE-AXLE DUMP TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To
Thorson Motor Center in the amount of $59,424.12 - Finance and
Management Services SPEC 1999-048
SPECIALTY ASPHALT PATCHING TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - To Thorson Motor Center in the amount of $96,975.00 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-049
STAKE-BED DUMP TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Bob
Wondries Ford in the amount of $40,279.06 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 1999-050
3/4-TON UTILITY TRUCK - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Wondries
Chevrolet in the amount of $31,691.39 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 1999-051
FIREFIGHTER BOOTS - To L.N. Curtis & Sons using the Orange
County Fire Authority contract for a one-year period in an amount not
to exceed $12,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC 1999-056
MISCELLANEOUS IRRIGATION SUPPLIES - RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES - To Ewing Irrigation Supply to increase the
contract by $5,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00
- Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-057
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - To Intergraph Corporation in the amount of $31,288.42 -
Finance and Management Services SPEC 1999-062
ARTS AND CRAFTS SUPPLIES AND SERVICES - VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS - To Michael's to amend contract by $5,000 for a total
contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services SPEC 1999-063
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS
Motion:
23.A.
Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
STREET TREE MAINTENANCE - VARIOUS LOCATIONS - Amendment
to increase total contract from $675,000.00 to $795,000.00 - Public
Works Agency PROJ 2193
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
25.A.
25.B.
25.C.
25.D.
25.E.
25.F.
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of
the Council to execute agreements.
AMENDMENT - TRAINING FOR MANAGEMENT STAFF AT SANTA
ANA WORK CENTER - With Tri-Source to increase the contract amount
by $5,000.00 for a total of $20,000.00 - Community Development
Agency AGMT 1999-081
BEVERAGE VENDING SERVICES VARIOUS LOCATIONS
THROUGHOUT CITY PARKS - With Pepsi for a five-year period with
a 37% return of all sales to the City - Recreation and Community
Services AGMT 1999-082
SECOND AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT D-95-147
TO WIDEN 17TM STREET APPROACHES TO SR-55 (PROJ 1534) -
With the Orange County Transportation Authority - Public Works
Agency AGMT 1999-083
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BROCHURES
- With The Printery, Inc. in the amount of $14,420.09 - Recreation and
Community Services AGMT 1999-084
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT SERVICES - With Paragon Partners and
Universal Field Services in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 each
- Public Works Agency AGMT 1999-085
1999-087
LEGAL SERVICES - With Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson in an amount
not to exceed $10,000.00 - City Attorney AGMT 1999-086
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CONSENT CALENDAR
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
31 .A. CUP 1999-05 - 2220 S. RITCHEY STREET
Motion: Receive and file staff report and adopt findings as submitted by
staff.
Filed by Plancom, Inc. to install a 60-foot tall cellular monopalm in the
Light Industrial (M1) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
32.A.
CARL'S JR. RESTAURANT - 1700-1720 E. DYER ROAD
Motion: Receive and file staff reports approving items as conditioned.
PARCEL MAP 97-221- Filed by Lorenzo Reyes representing Carl's Jr.
to subdivide one parcel located at 1700 E. Dyer Road into two lots to
facilitate the new service station and a surface parking lot for the Carl's
Jr. restaurant - Planning and Building Agency
CUP 1999-06 - Filed by Lorenzo Reyes to allow the construction of a
935 square foot building and 640 square-foot outdoor dining area to an
existing restaurant with drive-through - Planning and Building Agency
CUP 1999-07 - Filed by Danberg Development to allow construction of
a 5,681 square-foot service station consisting of a convenience mart,
food facility, and office space - Planning and Building Agency
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 137 MAY 3, 1999
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
Motion:
SUMMARY VACATION - RIVER GLEN pROJECT
1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION 1999-020 -A resolution of the City Council of the
Coun.~jFJL~:the City of Santa Ana vacating an excess right-of-way portion
(3f Bristol Street south of Hesperian Street - Public Works Agency
2. Approve sale of vacated portion of Bristol Street south of
Hesperian Drive to Ryland Homes. DEED
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno
None
Christy, Pulido
Note: Items. 55.B. and 55.C. were continued as part of the Consent Calendar motion.
55.B. PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION MODIFICATION POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Motion: Continue Resolution 1999-021 to June 7, 1999.
55.C.
Motion:
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION MODIFICATION - FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Continue Resolution 1999-022 to June 7, 1999.
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75.A.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - KAISER PERMANENTE - 3401 S. HARBOR
BOULEVARD
Public hearing to consider an amendment to Development Agreement 98-01 to
extend the time for development of a storm drain
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Register on April 23, 1999
Mayor Pro Tern Lutz opened the public hearing regarding the development
agreement for Kaiser Permanente at 7:50 p.m.
Presentation of staff report by Planning Manager Ken Adams
Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy:
None
Richard Miller spoke in favor of amending Development Agreement No. 98-01.
Mayor Pro Tern Lutz closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NS-2385 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
adopting the First Amended and Reinstated Development Agreement
between the City of Santa Ana and Kaiser Foundation - Planning and
Building Agency AGMT 1999-088
2. Approve and certify Addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno
None
Christy, Pulido
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-09 - CUP 1999-08 - 2040 CYPRESS AVENUE
- KELY'S BODY SHOP
Public hearing to consider a zone change from Multiple-Family Residential to
Single-Family Residential with a "B" parking suffix and Conditional Use Permit 99-
08 to allow parking on a vacant parcel of land
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reqister and mailed on April 23,
1999
Motion: Continue hearing to June 7, 1999 at request of staff.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno
None
ABSENT: Christy, Pulido
CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN JOINT SESSION WITH THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:56 P.M.
JOINT COUNCIL/AGENCY ACTION
AGREEMENT
25.G. INTERNATIONAL TRADE SERVICES
Presentation of staff report by Community Development Executive Director Cindy
Nelson
The following expressed support for establishment of a World Trade Center in
Santa Ana:
Tom Teofilo
Jerri Slifer
Stan Oftelie
Bob Waller
Alfredo Zarate, Jr.
Motion:
World Trade Center Association, Los Angeles-Long Beach
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Orange County Business Council
Orange County World Trade Center Association
Community Businessman
AGMT-1999-187A
Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and
Community Development Agency Executive Director to execute
agreement.
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JOINT COUNCIL/AGENCY ACTION
With the World Trade Association of Los Angeles-Long Beach in the
amount of $100,000.00 - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Moreno SECOND: Franklin
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Moreno
None
Christy, Pulido
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:42 P.M.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
85.A. REMOVAL OF WARD 1 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS (MORENO)
Charter Section 901 allows the removal of Board and Commission members by the
affirmative votes of a majority of the Council.
Councilmember Moreno noted the poor attendance record of Recreation and Parks
Board Member Arthur A. Castro, and reiterated his longstanding request to the City
Council to remove Ward 1 representatives who had been nominated for
appointment by Councilmembers other than himself.
Motion: Remove the following Board/Commission members from their
respective offices.
Wendy C. Tobiska
Wayne W. Lewis
Floyd McLellan
Glenn Mondo
Arthur A. Castro
Cable Television Board
Community Redevelopment / Housing
Commission
Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Committee
Planning Commission
Recreation & Parks Board
MOTION: Moreno
The Motion died for lack of second.
RECESSED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY - 8:44 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED - 8:45 P.M. - With the same members present
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90.A.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robed Henson, representing the Tri-City Memorial Day Committee, invited the
Council and the audience to attend the Committee's 20t' annual Memorial Day
tribute scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 31, 1999 at the Santa Aha Cemetery.
90.B. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Moreno:
· commended staff on the excellent rehabilitation of Cabrillo Park Drive and
suggested that Cabrillo Park sidewalk repairs be included in the upcoming
budget;
· asked staff to investigate a driveway parking problem reported by a resident at
the intersection of Washington and Baker streets;
· suggested the items discussed at the last Council work study session could
have been addressed by memo and commented that the Bowers Museum item
should not have been acted on at a study session;
· opined "something was wrong" at the Bowers Museum; and
· reiterated his concerns regarding the high cost of vehicles leased and
purchased by the City.
Councilmember Bist:
· requested the Council be updated regarding "chicanes," a device used by the
City of Seattle to reduce traffic speed in neighborhoods; and
· reported lawn parking for extensive periods in the Wilshire Square
Neighborhood on street sweeping days and asked Code Enforcement staff to
investigate.
Councilmember McGuigan:
· commended staff, particularly Recreation and Community Services Volunteer
Coordinator Belem Soils, on the numerous successful events organized by the
City for Volunteer Connection Day and noted the logo for Volunteer Connection
Day had been designed by a community volunteer Alberto Osle;
· reported an excellent session sponsored by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
regarding the City's Empowerment Zone had been held at the Police
Community Room on April 24; and
· commented that she found Council study sessions to be very worthwhile since
topics are discussed in-depth and ideas exchanged more readily than in the
formal setting of the Council Chambers.
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COMMENTS
Councilmember Franklin:
· congratulated the Floral Park Neighborhood on its April 24-25 Home and
Garden Tour that had attracted over 2000 visitors;
· reported his recent participation in the Santa Ana Unified School District
"Principal for a Day" Program, congratulated the Board and Superintendent Al
Mijares on sponsoring this learning opportunity, and thanked Santa Ana High
School Principal Dan Salcedo for his personal assistance dudng his (Franklin's)
service as principal; and
· urged the audience to visit neighborhood schools and indicated that interested
residents might contact Santa Ana High School regarding the "$'s for Scholars"
Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Lutz:
· noted Gold Coast Baking, a Santa Ana business, had recently been featured
in the Oranqe County Business Journal and extended congratulations to its
president Mark Press; and
· indicated copies of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce's "CityLine"
newspaper could be obtained by calling (714) 541-5353.
ADJOURNMENT - 9:11 P.M.
To 5:30 p.m. on May 17, 1999 in the Police Community Room, 60
Civic Center Plaza
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 143 MAY 3, 1999