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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-18403 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 18, 2000 At 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Deputy Clerk of the Council Trujillo announced that the City Council would meet in the Santa Ana Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza at 6:05 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. CALL TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:03 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tem CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN JOSE SOLORIO �i Absent: None STAFF present: DAVID N, REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the consent calendar: Removal of Item 13.13. for separate action. Consent Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Motion: Calendar items. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 390 DECEMBER 18, 2000 r11MI CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote, Items without votes are passed as part of consent motion.. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. thru 10.C.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 28, 2000 10.13. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2000 10.C. REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2000 Note: City Council Minutes are available at the following website: www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us 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. Published in the Orange County Register on December 8, 2000 Placed on first reading on December 4, 2000 and approved by a 6-0 vote with Pulido absent 11.A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-03, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 00-04, AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 00-13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 391 DECEMBER 18, 2000 405 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2458 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana repealing Sections 41-241 through 41-245.14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding Small Lot Single Family Residence (R1-4000) use district regulations (ZOA No. 00-13) and rezoning certain property located at 220 South Euclid Street from the Small Lot Single Family Residence (R1- 4000) zoning district to the Single Family Residence (R1) zoning district (AA No. 00-04) - Planning and Building Agency 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - DECEMBER 13, 2000 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Incumbents will continue to serve until their successors are appointed.* Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Board of Recreation & Parks 4 Cable Television Advisory Board 6 Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee Historic Resources Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Personnel Board Planning Commission Workforce Investment Board Youth Commission - Regular Members Youth Commission TOTAL 4 5 4 6 4 4 5 2 5 4 53 Ward* Mayor, Ward 1, 3, and 5 Mayor, Ward 1, 3, 5, 6 and N/A Mayor, Ward 1, 3 and 5 Mayor, Ward 1, 3, 5 and N/A Mayor, Ward 1, 3, and 5 Mayor, Ward 1, 3, 5, N/A, and At -Large Mayor, Ward 1, 3, and 5 Mayor, Ward 1, 3, and 5 Mayor, Ward 1, 2, 3, and 5 N/A Mayor, Ward 1, 3, 5 and 6 Mayor, Ward 1, 3, and 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 392 DECEMBER 18, 2000 406 CONSENT CALENDAR 43.E APPOINTIMENTS,'. Motion: Approve. Glenn Mondo, recommended by Councilmember Solorio as the Ward 1 representative to the Planning Commission for a second term expiring on November 30, 2004 Harvey De LaTorre, recommended by Councilmember Solorio as the Ward 1 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 (Replacing McLellan) Sergio Verino, recommended by Councilmember Solorio as the Ward 1 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks for a full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 (Replacing Castro) Wendy C. Tobiska, recommended by Councilmember Solorio as the Ward 1 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board for a second term expiring on November 30, 2004 Don Cribb, recommended by Councilmember Bist as the Ward 2 representative to the Planning Commission for a partial -term expiring November 30, 2002 (Replacing Solorio) Hilda A. Bustamante, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Library Board for a full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 (Replacing Pedroza) Kimberly Sinclair, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee for a full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 (Replacing Holzman) Glen M. Stroud, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Board of Recreation and Parks for a second full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 David Sanchez, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Cable Television Advisory Board for a second full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 Carlos Bustamante, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission for a second full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 393 DECEMBER 18, 2000 467 CONSENT CALENDAR Steven Scott Carter, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Human Relations Commission for a second full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 Alfredo Zarate, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Personnel Board for a second full -term expiring on November 30, 2004 Robert Richardson, recommended by Councilmember Franklin as the Ward 3 representative to the Planning Commission for a second full - term expiring on November 30, 2004 Christopher Leo, recommended by Councilmember Alvarez as the Ward 5 representative to the Planning Commission for a full -term expiring November 30, 2004 (Replacing Cribb) Gen Stroud spoke in opposition to the appointment of Christopher Leo and Charles "Chuck" Bordenave addressed the Council in support of this appointment. Councilmembers Christy and McGuigan expressed concerns regarding the appointment of Christopher Leo, an employee of an elected state official, to the Planning Commission and the potential for conflicts of interest. Councilmember Alvarez emphasized Mr. Leo's qualifications including his experience in land use and rezoning matters. Following Council discussion on this matter, the following motion was adopted: Motion: Approve various Board and Commission appointments MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio (5) NOES: Christy, McGuigan (2)* (* Christy and McGuigan voted "No" on the appointment of Christopher Leo to the Planning Commission only — all other appointments were approved by unanimous vote) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 394 DECEMBER 18, 2000 rM1. 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. (Items 15.A. thru 15.E.) Council Meeting Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 11/28/00 11/29/00 4:30 p.m. 15.13. Notice of Adjournment 12/04/00 12/05/00 5:00 p.m. 15.C. City Council Meeting 12/04/00 11/29/00 5:30 p.m. 15.D. Adjourned Regular Meeting — Closed 12/04/00 12/01/00 4:10 p.m. Session Agenda Council Committee Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.E. Planning, Building & Dev. Services — 12/11/00 12/08/00 11:40 a.m. cancelled MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. (Items 16.A. and 16.B) Honoree Data 16.A. Yolanda Morelos Alvarez, Curator of Fire in the Morning, A 12/05/00 Pictorial Exhibit of the Mexican American History in Orange County 16.B. Orange County's United Way Hispanic Development 12/08/00 Council Hispanic Influentials Award MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There were no items to report from the Closed Session. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 395 DECEMBER 18, 2000 409 CONSENT CALENDAR 19.6. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 1999-2000 Motion: Receive and file. a. The Annual Audit Report as prepared by Conrad & Associates, LLP. b. The Annual Report of Financial Transactions. c. Schedule HCD describing the Agency's housing activities. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS Motion: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Items 20.A. and 20.13.) (Requires rive affirmative votes.) 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-090 - COPS VTC TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE GRANT — Recognizing $10,000.00 from two COPS Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Technology Initiative grants and appropriating same to the COPS VTC Technology Initiative Grant expenditure account - Police Department 20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-093 - DONATION FROM FRIENDS OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR A PEDESTRIAN SAFETY VISUAL ART PROGRAM — Accepting donation from the Friends of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $16,018.00 and appropriate same to the Pedestrian Safety Visual Arts Program expenditure account - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. thru 22.H.) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 95-015 — PAGING SERVICES — With Arch Communicationsym for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Finance and Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 396 DECEMBER 18, 2000 410 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.6. SPEC. NO. 98-089 - CELLULAR PHONES, ACCESSORIES, AND AIRTIME - With Nextel Communications for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $166,000.00 — Finance and Management Services 22.C. SPEC. NO. 98-123 - MAINTENANCE CLOTHS - With Gorm, Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $22,460.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.D. SPEC. NO. 00-141 — LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - PUBLIC FACILITIES - With Environmental Care, Inc. for a two-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $192,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.E. SPEC. NO. 00-145 - EXTENDED BODY VANS - With Maurice J. Sopp for the purchase of two passenger vans in the amount of $49,942.13 — Finance and Management Services 22.F. SPEC. NO. 00-149 - FUMIGATION AT FIRE STATIONS - With Ecolab Inc. for fumigation services at three fire stations in the amount of $12,480.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.G. SPEC. NO. 00-161 - MULTIMEDIA VIDEO DISPLAY MONITOR - With Global Presenter.comTM to provide and deliver all equipment and labor to install a multimedia video display monitor in the amount of $22,001.14 — Finance and Management Services 22.H. SPEC. NO. 00-167 - STREET SWEEPER - With Johnston Sweeper Company for the purchase of a PM10 mechanical broom street sweeper in the amount of $135,170.22 - Finance and Management Services AGREEMENTS 25.A. EMPOWERMENT ZONE ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. ) AGMT NO. 2000-202 - With the Empowerment Zone Corporation for funding in the amount of $210,000.00 to provide Arts and Culture Programs in the Empowerment Zone - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 397 DECEMBER 18, 2000 411 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.6. SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM Motions: 1. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. ) AGMT NO. 2000-203 - With the Santa Ana Unified School District to provide funding for an After School Arts Program in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmatfve votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-091 - Allocating Santa Ana Unified School District funds in the amount of $150,000.00 and appropriate same to the expenditure account for the After School Arts Program - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 25.C. IMAGEWARE SOFTWARE AUTOMATED MUG/PHOTO SYSTEM Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2000-204 - With ImageWare Software, Inc. to upgrade the hardware and software for the automated mug/photo system in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 - Police Department MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET 29.A. NON -OWNED AIRCRAFT LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL Motion: Approve. Authorize the Risk Manager to renew the City's non -owned aircraft liability insurance at a premium not to exceed $17,000.00 - Personnel Services 398 DECEMBER 18, 2000 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 412 CONSENT CALENDAR LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT / VARIANCES 31.A. VARIANCE NO. 00-14: 1038 EAST FOURTH STREET Filed by Ron Busante, on behalf of WF Construction, Inc. to allow a reduction of the street setback requirement along First Street from 20 feet to five feet and the sideyard requirement abutting the railroad from 10 feet to five feet in order to construct a new tilt -up industrial building in the Heavy Industrial (M2) zoning district. Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 27, 2000 by a 4-0 vote (Nalle abstained; Solorio and Richardson absent) Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 00-14 as conditioned. ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. GRAND AVENUE DESIGN DISTRICT DESIGNATION Filed by the City of Santa Ana to create a Grand Avenue Design District designation. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-082 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Designating the Grand Avenue Design District - Community Development Agency MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 399 DECEMBER 18, 2000 413 BUSINESS CALENDAR 55.13. CALTRANS BRIDGE GATEWAY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT Support for the Caltrans Bridge Gateway Enhancement Project proposal to receive grant funding under the Transportation Enhancement Activities program Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-083 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana in support of the Caltrans Bridge Gateway Enhancements Project proposal to receive grant funding under the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program — Public Works Agency MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-01: HOUSING ELEMENT Continued from the December 4, 2000 Council meeting by a 6-0 vote with Pulido absent Consider General Plan Amendment No. 00-01 to update the Housing Element of the General Plan Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on November 24, 2000 and December 8, 2000, and mailed on November 22, 2000 Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 27, 2000 by a 5-0 vote (Solorio and Richardson absent) Presentation of staff report by Deputy City Manager for Development Services Nelson Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council Healy: Mercy House expressing concerns relative to proposed Housing Element, and the City of Tustin requesting environmental documents CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 400 DECEMBER 18, 2000 414 PUBLIC HEARINGS Sister Kathleen Maloney and Cecilia Bustamante Pixa expressed concerns relative to parking requirements and the need for a density bonus program in the Housing Element; Glen Stroud, and Robert Henson spoke in support of the City's proposal Motion as 1. Approve and certify the Negative Declaration for Environmental amended: Review No. 00-19. 2. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-084 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving a revised Housing Element of the City's General Plan 3. Amend Housing Element by adding section 4.1.12 as follows: Reduce parking standards for multi -family rental housing to facilitate the financial feasibility of such developments when twenty percent (20%) or more are affordable to lower -income households - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Solorio SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 75.13. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 00-13, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00-06, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-23, AND VARIANCE NO. 00-10: 1421 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET Continued from the December 4, 2000 Council meeting by a 6-0 vote with Pulido absent Consider General Plan Amendment No. 00-06 to amend the zoning designation from Professional and Administrative Office (PAO) to General Commercial (GC); Amendment Application No. 00-13 to change the zoning district from Professional (P) to Community Commercial (Cl); Conditional Use Permit No. 00-23 to establish a lodge at an existing structure; and Variance No. 00-10 to allow a reduction in parking requirements for the property located at 1421 East Seventeenth Street CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 401 DECEMBER 18, 2000 415 PUBLIC HEARINGS Legal Notice published in the Orange County Resister on November 24, 2000 and December 8, 2000, and mailed November 22, 2000 Recommended for denial by the Planning Commission on December 11, 2000 by a 3-3 vote (Mondo, Nalle and Doughty opposed) Presentation of staff report by Deputy City Manager for Development Services Nelson Presentation of written communications by Clerk of the Council Healy: In opposition to Amendment Application: L.L. & Dianne Tasch, Greg & Valerie Galbraith, John and Donna Lear, Daniel Sena, Joana de Sena, Thomas M. Furman, Alvin C. & Ofelia Steinhoff, Peter Juan, and Gregory N. Morse for First Church of the Nazarene Gregory Morse, Mike Tardif, Winston Covington, and Donna Lear spoke in opposition to the project; Larry Thrasher, and Pamela Sapeto, representing the Moose Lodge, spoke in support of the project. Council discussion ensued. Members asked staff questions relative to hours of operation, traffic mitigation, parking requirements and proposed zone changes. Councilmembers Franklin and Solorio suggested that the neighborhood association and the Moose Lodge engage in further discussions relative to mitigating neighborhood concerns. Councilmember Solorio moved that the matter be continued thirty days to permit this dialog. Motion: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days. MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 402 DECEMBER 18, 2000 416 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.C. ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND PARKING REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS CITYWIDE Public hearing held on December 4, 2000 and matter continued by a 4- 1 vote with Christy opposed, Solorio abstained, and Pulido absent Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 00-11 and Ordinance Amendment No. 00-03 to amend Chapter 36 and Chapter 41 establishing standards for commercial vehicles and parking regulations in residential areas citywide Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on November 10, 2000 and November 24, 2000, and mailed on November 9, 2000 Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 27, 2000 by a 3-2 vote (Nalle and Verino opposed, and Solorio and Richardson absent) Presentation of staff report by Deputy City Manager for Development Services Nelson Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council Healy: In support of ordinance changes: Steve and Catherine Cate (3 letters); with concerns relative to the impact on tow truck companies: Mark S. Rosen: and, with concerns relative to parking of 12-passenger education buses: the Santa Ana Unified School District The following individuals spoke in support of the ordinance changes: Dave Lopez, Paul Giles, Robert L. Henson Sr., Evangeline Gawronski, Julie Stroud and Winston Covington The following individuals opposed or sought modifications to the proposal: Rudy Gomez, Michael Rudolph, Jim Sparks, Mark Rosen, Donald Stabler, Mario Ruiz, Elmer Binggell, Chuck Bordenave, Kim McPeck. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Alvarez raised concerns regarding regulating private driveways Councilmember Bist noted that the proposed ordinance is less restrictive than current city legislation regarding commercial vehicles on private property. Mayor Pulido stated that the ordinance changes were proposed because state law preempted cities from regulating commercial vehicles on public property. He noted that the changes may pose an inconvenience for some residents, however, the Council and staff will continue to work with the community. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 403 DECEMBER 18, 2000 417 PUBLIC HEARINGS Councilmember Franklin proposed two amendments to the ordinance. His proposal included the addition of a new sentence to the end of Municipal Code Section 41-607 (h), and the deletion of Section 7, which requires the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to change the current permit parking district rules and procedures. Motion: 1. Place ordinance, as amended by recommendations 2 and 3 below, on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2457 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana adding Section 36-145.5 and amending Sections 41-33, 41-192.2 and 41-670 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to the parking of commercial vehicles in residential districts - Planning and Building Agency 2. Add a new sentence to the end of section 41-607(h) as follows: Nor shall this subsection (h) apply to any vehicle which is screened by a fence or wall from visibility (at ground level) from the public right-of-way so long as the vehicle does not violate subsections (1) or (ii) of this subsection (h) 3. Delete Section 7, which requires the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to change the current permit parking district rules and procedures. MOTION: Franklin VOTE: ABSTAINED: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SECOND: Bist AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido (5) NOES: Alvarez (1) Solorio (1) 404 DECEMBER 18, 2000 r_ I_..__.__ . -._-I --- -- -- T 418 COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. 85.A. OPERATION TIMES AT JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (SOLORIO) Motion: Adopt resolution. F&TAFT11 .M RESOLUTION NO. 2000-086 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana expressing the City's concerns regarding jet airplane noise at John Wayne Airport and supporting the efforts of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the City of Newport Beach to extend the John Wayne Airport settlement agreement MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) UPDATE ON ROLLING ELECTRICAL BLACKOUTS — Continued to the Council meeting of January 16, 2001 COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles "Chuck" Bordenave addressed Council relative to televising all regular City Council meetings CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Alvarez • Thanked the Councilmembers who supported her nomination of Christopher Leo on the Planning Commission, Councilmember Christy • Asked staff to do more research on organizations requesting certificates and/or proclamations from the City Council to ensure that groups receiving these awards are reputable and deserving. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 405 DECEMBER 18, 2000 40 COMMENTS Councilmember Franklin • Asked City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for consideration by the City Council regarding the prohibition of signs on private property without the permission of the property owner ADJOURNMENT - 8:15 P.M. - To January 2, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 8"h Floor, Santa Ana, California /V/ Patricia E. Healy,C, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 406 DECEMBER 18, 2000