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Home My WebLink About2000-01-03Kl MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS JANUARY 3, 2000 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:08 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor TOM LUTZ, Mayor Pro Tern LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN Absent: TED MORENO STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO Chaplain Warren Johnson Reading City Awards recognizing their generous donation to the Santa Ana Library's Reading Incentive Program presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Maria Rodriguez representing Hometown Buffet Proclamation recognizing the generous donation of a photovoltaic system (converts sunlight to electrical energy) to the Discovery Science Center presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Southern California Edison Vice President Russ Krieger representing Edison International Certificate recognizing his outstanding volunteerism as a trained and certified mediator for Society of St. Vincent de Paul Alternative Dispute Resolution Services presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Timothy Whitacre CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 3, 2000 -- 4 PRESENTATIONS Checks in the amount of $1000 presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the following for their assistance with local Special Olympics programs and support of the Mayors Bowl: Mater Dei High School Principal Pat Murphy, Assistant Principal Patti Glaub, and Rector, Father Steve Sallot Servite High School Principal Ray Dunne Certificates recognizing their designation as 1999 Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Awardees presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to Valley High School Senior Haian K. Trinh and Santa Ana High School Senior Thien M. Ngo Special Presentations 1. "Recruitment Efforts for the 2000/2001 Grand Jury" by Judge Nancy Wieben Stock, Orange County Superior Court 2. Waste Management presentation by Gaye Soroka acknowledging the City of Santa Ana, Public Works Agency, and community members Lynn Eisert - South Coast Racket Club; Mary Shanks - Sandlewood Mobile Homes; and Rita Corpin - CommLink Board for meeting the State of California's 50% Waste Reduction Goal CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Motion: items. MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Moreno ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1999 10.6. REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1999 Note: City Council Minutes are available at the following website: www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 3, 2000 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt. 11.A. REPEAL OF SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE OVERTIME WORK PROVISIONS (Placed on first reading on 1999 by a vote of 6/0 with Moreno not voting) ORDINANCE NS-2416 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana repealing Sections 9-170 through 9-194 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to remove provisions pertaining to overtime work - Personnel Services BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - DECEMBER 29, 1999 Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Boards/Commissions Board of Recreation and Parks Cable Television Advisory Board Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission Historic Resources Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Private Industry Council Youth Commission Proactive Rental Enforcement Task Force Program TOTAL 13.13. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Appoint. Vacancies 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 21 12 43 Philip C. Chinn, 2900 N. Flower, recommended by Councilmember McGuigan as the Ward 6 representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a term expiring 11/30/2002 (Replacing Chamberlain) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 3, 2000 0 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 12/06/99 12/07/99 11:30 a.m. 15.B. Adjourned Regular Council Meeting 12/20/99 12/17/99 4:00 p.m. 15.C. City Council Agenda 12/20/99 12/15/99 5:30 p.m. 15.D. City Council Agenda - Revised 12/20/99 12/17/99 4:00 p.m. Page 15.E. Closed Session Agenda 12/20/99 12/17/99 4:00 p.m. Council Committee Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.F. Public Safety 12/20/99 12/17/99 4:00 p.m. Boards and Date Time Commission Posted Posted 15.G. Annual Vacancy Report 12/27/99 3:15 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There were no items to report out of Closed Session. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. WEED AND SEED PROGRAM Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) Appropriation Adjustment 2000-082 - Recognizing additional $175,000.00 and appropriating same into Safe Haven and Special Emphasis Initiative Programs expenditure accounts - Recreation and Community Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 3, 2000 r_ 7 CONSENT CALENDAR 20.B. SECURING VACANT BUILDINGS Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) Appropriation Adjustment 2000-081 - Recognizing $38,780.00 and appropriating same to Planning and Building Agency's Other Contractual Services Account 2. Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. SPEC 1996-049 - To Interstate Field Services, Inc. to amend contract in the amount of $55,000.00 for a one year renewal period not to exceed $130,000.00 - Planning and Building Agency SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. 22.A. SPEC 1995-061 - LOCKSMITH SERVICES - CITY FACILITIES - To Civic Center Lock and Safe for a one-year renewal period in the amount not to exceed $37,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.B. SPEC 1996-051 - INMATES FOOD, VENDING AND CAFETERIA SERVICES - To Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. for a one-year renewal period in the amount not to exceed $1,024,920.00 - Police Department 22.C. SPEC 1999-080 - AUTOMOTIVE HARDWARE - FLEET MAINTENANCE - To Kar Products to amend the contract in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.D. SPEC 1999-103 - TRAILER MOUNTED BRUSH CHIPPER - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - To Vermeer -California in the amount of $37,539.82 - Finance and Management Services 22.E. SPEC 1999-131 - PAINTING SERVICES - CORBIN AND SOUTHWEST SENIOR CENTERS - To Design Painting and Waterproofing in an amount not to exceed $16,600.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.F. SPEC 1999-132 - ATRIUM SUNSCREENS - ROSS ANNEX - PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY -To KCK Construction for purchase and installation in an amount not to exceed $1,705.00 - Finance and Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 3, 2000 r CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENTS Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. 25.A. AGMT 2000-001 - RENTAL OF UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY UNIT - With Traver Associates, Inc. in the amount of $24,200.00 - Finance and Management Services 25.13. AGMT 2000-002 - DOMESTIC WATER TESTING SERVICES - With Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. in the amount of $39,986.00 per year for a two-year agreement - Public Works Agency 25.C. AGMT 2000-003 - PAVEMENT EVALUATION SERVICES - With Nichols/Vallerga and Associates in the amount of $100,000.00 - Public Works Agency 25.D AGMT 2000-004 - ZOO MARKETING AND ADVERTISING - With Entropy in the amount of $5,000.00 - Recreation and Community Services 25.E. AGMT 2000-005 - JAIL JUVENILE HOUSING MODULE INSTRUCTION SERVICES - With Dr. Linda Hopkins in the amount of $45,000.00 - Police Department 25.F. AGMT 2000-006 & AGMT 2000-007 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION LEGAL SERVICES - With Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Marx, & Barnes at the hourly rate of $120.00 and with Wall, McCormick, & Baroldi at the hourly rate of $110.00 - City Attorney's Office MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET 29.A. 2000 ANNUAL DUES - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Motion: Approve. Payment of $25,999.00 for the City's annual membership in the League of California Cities - Finance and Management Services TENTATIVE PARCELS / TRACT MAPS 32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 99-134 - 2840 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET Motion: Approve tentative parcel map as conditioned and adopt the finding as submitted by staff. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JANUARY 3, 2000 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Filed by Watson Group, Inc, to subdivide an existing parcel of land into two lots in order to facilitate the construction of a new market located in the Community Commercial (Cl) zoning district - Planning and Building Agency * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. CLASSIFICATION / COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-01 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to effect certain changes in the City's basic classification and compensation plan, to amend to current annual budget to reallocate one position - Personnel Services MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Moreno PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-21 - 1904 WEST FIRST STREET Filed by Mr. Jose Angel Naranjo to allow after -hour operation at Taqueria Guadalajara located at 1904 West First Street in the Light Industrial zoning district Public hearing regarding CUP 99-21 to allow the operation of an after-hours business to 24 hours a day Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on December 24, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JANUARY 3, 2000 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS Introduction of public hearing by Mayor Pulido Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None The public hearing opened at 6:56 p.m. Presentation by applicant's attorney Ruben Smith and Alfonso Calderon. The following spoke in support of item: James Berger, Manuel Rosas, Esperanza Flores, Marilia Rosa, and Bertha Rabirtti The public hearing closed at 7:17 p.m. Substitute Authorize operations at Taqueria Guadalajara, 1904 West First Street Motion: from 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. MOTION: Christy Died for lack of second. Motion: 1. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-72. 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-21 to allow the Taqueria Guadalajara restaurant, located at 1904 West First Street, to operate 24 hours a day - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Franklin Amending Amend Condition Number nine to provide that the Conditional Use Motion: Permit shall be reviewed at ninety days, six months, one year and then annually by the Planning Commission for any modifications to the conditions of approval. MOTION: Christy Amending Motion died - not accepted by maker of the motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 3, 2000 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS Original 1. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review Motion: No.99-72. 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-02 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 99-21 to allow the Taqueria Guadalajara restaurant, located at 1904 West First Street, to operate 24 hours a day - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Franklin SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Bist, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: Christy ABSENT: Moreno COUNCIL RECESS 7:47 - 7:58 P.M. WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT 75.B. HISTORIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 99-04 - CREATE CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA FOR HISTORICAL PROPERTIES Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding section 30-2.2 to create categories and criteria for historical properties listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties citywide Public hearing to create categories and criteria for historical properties listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on December 24, 1999 Recommended for approval by the Historic Resources Commission on December 8, 1999 by a 7/0 vote Introduction of public hearing by Mayor Pulido Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Agency Executive Director Robyn Uptegraff Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JANUARY 3, 2000 12 Motion 75.C. PUBLIC HEARINGS The public hearing opened at 7:58 p.m. Tim Rush spoke in support of item. The public hearing closed at 7:59 p.m. 1. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-166. 2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2417 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 30-2.2 categorizing the structures of historical and architectural significance on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Lutz SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Moreno APPEAL NO. 99-01, HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 99-04 -115 NORTH SYCAMORE STREET Filed by Mr. Paul T. Cullen to appeal Historic Resources Commission Application No. 99-04 placing the Central Auto Body Works structure on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties located at 115 North Sycamore Street Public hearing to appeal the placement of the Central Auto Body Works structure at 115 North Sycamore Street on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on December 24, 1999 Introduction of public hearing by Mayor Pulido Presentation of staff report by the Downtown Manager Charlie View Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JANUARY 3, 2000 _- __- ..-- - I ._ 13 PUBLIC HEARINGS The public hearing opened at 8:04 p.m. Presentation by applicant Fred Gaines and Paul Cullen. Tim Rush, Vice President of Historical Preservation Society spoke against the appeal. The public hearing closed at 8:17 p.m. Motion: 1. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 99-163. 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-03 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana designating certain property located at 115 North Sycamore Street for inclusion in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Bist SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Lutz, McGuigan, Pulido NOES: None ABSENT: Moreno 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. Motion: Remove the following Board/Commission members from their respective offices. Wendy C. Tobiska Cable Television Board Wayne W. Lewis Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission Floyd McLellan Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee Glenn Mondo Planning Commission Arthur A. Castro Recreation & Parks Board Motion died for lack of motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 3, 2000 14 COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:24 P.M. TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FOLLOWED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:26 P.M. WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Paul Le presented City Attorney with pictures of his property and requested that his case be dismissed. 90.B. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Bist • Extended thanks to the citizens of Santa Ana for a quiet New Year's Eve; • Announced that the North Santa Ana Rotary established Jan 1, 2000 as a Day of Peace; and • Requested staff to look into inquiry from constituent relative to increase in rates for roll -off dumpsters. Mayor Pro Tern Lutz • extended wishes for a Happy New Year; • thanked residents for quiet and safe New Year's Eve; • asked staff to investigate and replace inoperative and blinking lights in the breeze way area leading to the Council Chambers; and • asked for Council support in coming up with a new logo for the City. Councilmember McGuigan stated that 1999 was a banner year for crime reduction and reported that there were 15 homicides in the City during the calendar year, which is the lowest total since 1974. Councilmember Christy • complimented City Y2K staff; • asked the Executive Director of the Finance and Management Services Agency to present a report on investments at the next regularly televised Council meeting in February, 2000; • requested the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to investigate the status of the street repair work on Raitt Street between McFadden and Edinger Streets; and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JANUARY 3, 2000 r 15 COMMENTS requested the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency to present the Council with an update on the Youth 2000 Expo to be held at Eddie West Stadium on March 19, 2000. Councilmember Franklin • congratulated Allison Conley from the Floral Park Neighborhood area on her appointment by Senator Dianne Feinstein to the Senate Page program; • mentioned the inclusion of Dennis Mitosinka Classic Cars, 619 E. 4`h Street, in Sunset Magazine; • commended staff on Y2K preparation; and • noted the continuing concerns about the celebratory discharge of firearms, and issues with driver and pedestrian safety stressing the importance of involving the schools and the media as partners with the City in the solution. Mayor Pulido complimented staff on their quick response to an overagressive tree topping off by the Edison Company and encouraged staff to work with the Edison Company to develop mutually acceptable standards. By unanimous informal consent the City Council excused Councilmember Moreno's absence. ADJOURNMENT - 8:51 P.M. To 5:30 p.m. on January 18, 2000 in the Police Chiefs Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 41" Floor, Santa Ana, California Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JANUARY 3, 2000