HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-19MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 19, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 4th Floor
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
BRETT E. FRANKLIN, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GAP, CIA
JOSE SOLORIO
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION
Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Councilmember Garcia requested that item 22.F. be pulled for separate discussion.
· Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
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MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND: Bist
NOES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action'or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote, items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
Approve minutes. (Items 10,A. and 10.B.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF May 5, 2003
REGULAR MEETING OF May 5, 2003
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
11.A.
Motion:
CONTINUATION OF THE PROACTIVE RENTAL ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM (PREP)
Placed on first reading at the, May 5, 2003 Council Meeting and approved
by a 6:0 vote (Bist was absent)
Published in the Oranqe County Re.qister on April 25 and May 2, 2003
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2527 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Section 21-120r.l(a) of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code to extend the fee charged to finance the City's Proactive Rental
Enforcement Program - Planning and Building Agency
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT - May 14, 2003
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Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board/Commission
Cable Television Advisory Board
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
TOTAL
Vacancies Ward
1 5
--1 Sr. Tenant
2
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
Cable Television Board
Human Relations
Library
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
Expired Term Ward
2 2 and 6
I 6
1 4
1 2
2_ 2 and 6
8
13.B.
Motion:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Receive and file.
Committee Name
Park Development/Joint Use Facilities
Meetina Date{s)
03/04/03
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.
through 15.D.)
15.A.
15.B.
Council Meetin.q Agendas
City Council Agenda
Closed Session - Adjourned
Regular Meeting Agenda
MeetinR Date Posted Time
05/05/03 04/30/03 4:25 p.m.
05/05/03 0502/03 5:00 p.m.
15.C.
Council Committee A.qendas
Technology Committee
(cancelled)
Meeting Date Posted Time
05/14/03 05/02/03 5:00 p.m.
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15.D.
Park DevelopmentJJoint Use
Facilities
05/06/03
CONSENT CALENDAR
05/02/03 5:00 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.D.)
16.A.
16.B.
16.C.
16.D.
Honoree Date
JC Penny for contributing $50,000 to Williard Intermediate 05/07/03
Teachers of the Year 05/08/03
National Mental Health Month 05/08/03
Mike Metzler 05/16/03
FINAL MAP NOTIFICATIONS
Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has
received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval.
The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of this City
Council meeting.
17.A.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 2002-210 - 1242 West Raymar Street
Motion: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
Motion:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Approve settlement.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Mary Gomez vs. the City of Santa Ana Case No. ANA 0313750
compromise and release $65,000.00
19.B.
EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
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GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21 .A. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-046 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana supporting State funding of five projects and authorizing the
submittal of applications for five projects for funding under the State's Safe
Routes to School Program
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22 .E and 22.G. and 22.H.)
22.A.
SPEC. NO. 00-039 - BRASS WATER SERVICE FITTINGS - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract for brass water service fittings for
a one-year period in the annual amounts as follows:
Dangelo Co.
S & J Supply
$17,335.00
$12,713.00
22.B.
SPEC. NO. 01-059 - PLASTIC TRASH CAN LINERS - Renew the contract
with Gale Supply Co. for plastic trash can liners for a 12-month period in an
annual amount not to exceed $32,040.00 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
22.C.
SPEC. NO. 01-106 - BRASS, GALVANIZED, AND PVC IRRIGATION
SUPPLIES - Amend the contract with Smith Pipe and Supply, Inc. by
adding $10,000.00 for the purchase of irrigation supplies, for an annual
amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Parks, Recreation. & Community.
Services Agency and Public Works Agency
22.D.
SPEC. NO. 03-029 - UNIFORM, MAT, AND TOWEL SERVICE - Award a
contract to Prudential Overall Supply for uniform, mat and towel service for
a three-year period with provision for one three-year renewal, in an annual
amount not t o e xceed $ 70,000.00 - Finance a nd Management Services
Agency
22.E.
SPEC. NO. 03-039 - CLOTHING AND SHOES FOR JAIL OPERATIONS
- POLICE DEPARTMENT - 1 .Reject the bid from Bob Barker Company as
nonresponsive. 2.Award a contract to Leslee Scott, Inc. for the purchase
of inmate undergarments and shoes for a one-year period with options for
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Motion:
MOTION: Alvamz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
two one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $29,821.00 -
Finance and Management Services Agency
SPEC. NO. 03-040 - PAINTING OF RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS NUMBERS
ON CURBS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
Award a contract to Pacific Striping Inc. to paint residential address
numbers on curbs for a three-year period, for a total amount not to exceed
$160,000.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
Garcia (1)
None (0)
22.G.
22.H.
SPEC. NO. 03-046 - TIME STAMPS AND MAINTENANCE - Award a
blanket order with S implexGrinnell for the purchase o f time s tamps and
maintenance, i n a n annual a mount not t o e xceed $12,000.00 - Finance
and Management Services Agency
SPEC. NO. 98-111 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS- Amend the contract
with Adelphia Inc. dba Chandler's Air Conditioning & Refrigeration in the
amount of $40,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $182,850.00 -
Finance and Management Services Agency
PROJECTS MAINTENANCE~ REHABILITATION~ IMPROVEMENT~ CONSTRUCTION
OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A.
PROJ NO. 1765 - FAIRVIEW STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Motion:
1. Award a contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in an estimated amount
of $765,448.32 for Fairview Street improvements from
Seventeenth Street to north city limits
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $956,800.00 - Public Works Agency
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23.B.
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJ NOS. 2600, 2603, 2604 AND 2607 TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION AND MODIFICATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
'1. Award a contract to Dynalectric, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in an estimated amount
of $572,450.00
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $645,300.00 - Public Works Agency
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A.
through 25.G.)
25.A.
AGMT NO. 2001-281-1 - SOFTVVARE UPGRADES AND TRAINING-
Execute a n amendment t o agreement A-2001-218 with Tritech Software
Systems for an additional amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Fire
Department
25.B.
AGMT NO. 2003-093- VISUAL ART INSTRUCTION Execute an
amendment to the agreement with Margaret Zuliani to increase the
agreement by $5,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $15,000.00 -
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
25.C.
AGMT NO. 2002-089-1 - SOIL SAMPLES - Execute an amendment to
agreement A-2002-089 with the Reynolds Group for an additional amount
of $7,901.25 - Fire Department
25.D.
AGMT NO. 2003-094 - MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION - Execute an
amendment to the agreement with Choc Le to increase the agreement by
$2,500.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,500.00 - Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency
25.E.
AGMT NO. 2003-095 - JOINT FUNDING OF FATS, OILS AND GREASE
CONTROL PROGRAM STUDY AND SEWER OVERFLOW REPORTING
PROGRAM - Execute an agreement with the Orange County Sanitation
District in the amount of $37,230.00 - Public Works Agency
25.F.
AGMT NO. 2003-096 - MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF
REMITTANCE PROCESSING SYSTEM - Amend the agreement with
Technology Unlimited Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services Agency
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25.G.
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGMTS NOS. 2003-097 AND 2003-098 - TEMPORARY LEGAL
PERSONNEL SERVICES - Award contracts for a period of one year with
provision for two one-year renewals with the following: - City Attorney's
Office
Special Counsel
The Affiliates
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING PARADES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2528 -An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Aha amending sections 10-7 through 10-19 and adding sections
10-20 and 10-21 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code relating to parades,
adding sections 10-22 through 10-22.14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to special events on city owned property, and amending section
41-191.5 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code relating to judicial relief for
permit proceedings - Police Department
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. APPEAL NO. 2002-03 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-13) TO
ALLOW A TYPE 20 ABC LICENSE AT AN AM/PM MINIMARKET
PRPOSED AT 1727 EAST DYER ROAD
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Motion:
55.B.
Motion:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public hearing held and closed at the January 21,2003 Council meeting
Continued from the January 6, 2003 Council meeting by a 7-0 vote
Continued from the January 21, 2003 Council meeting by a 7-0 vote
Legal Notice published in the Oran.qe County Reqister and mailed on
November 22, 2002
Recommended action denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-13
approved by the Planning Commission on October 28, 2002 by a 6-0 vote
(Doughty absent)
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-13 for a type 20
alcoholic beverage control license for the property located at 1727 East
Dyer Road - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Applicant: B. P. West Coast Products~ LLC
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
DISTRICT
Adopt resolution.
FAIRMONT PERMIT PARKING
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-047 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana establishing the Fairmont Permit Parking District - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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55.C.
Motion:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATIVE TO THE
PROPOSED CITYVVIDE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Susie Gulick, David Canzoneri, George Estrada, and Frank Scotti
addressed Council with concerns relative to the proposed citywide
maintenance assessment district; Desi Reyes spoke in support of the
proposed assessment district.
Adopt resolution as amended to reflect that the City Manager is
instructed to cast a "yes" vote on the City's ballots.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-048 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Aha accepting and approving the Engineer's Report for the
Citywide Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003, setting a time and
place for hearing objections thereto, and providing for notice and balloting
therefore - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Alvaraz
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Alvarez, Bist, Chdsty, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
Franklin (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2003-01
To amend Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code to regulate second dwelling
units
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on April 28,
2003 by a 7:0 vote.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on May 9, 2003
Staff presentation by Maya de Rosa
No written communication was received on this item
No public speakers; public hearing closed
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Motion:
Continue consideration of matter for 2 weeks.
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Alvarez
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Substitute
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2629 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
regarding second dwelling units in zoning districts permitting single family
homes - Planning Department
MOTION: Bist
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
AB STAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Gamia
Bist, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido (4)
Alvarez, Christy (2)
$olorio (1)
None (0)
Applicant: City of Santa Ana
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 7:40 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:41 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Pulido left the Council meeting at 7:50 p.m.
WORK STUDY SESSION
WS.A.
FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 PROPOSED CITY BUDGET - Presented by
the City Manager's Office
Debra Kurita, Assistant City Manager, Gina Schuchard, Budget Officer.
and Manual Gomez, Transportation Manager presented the 2003-04
budget overview including a financial overview, a detailed explanation of
General Fund Revenue Sources and General Fund Appropriations,
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WORK STUDY SESSION
budget highlights, and, an overview of the Capital Improvement Program.
Highlights from this presentation are as follows:
· Projected 2003-04 revenues total $180,065,950; projected
expenditures total $194,852,800; this represents a deficit of
$14,786,850
· The deficit solutions include: revenue enhancements, transfers
from internal funds, assessment district fees and department
reductions
· The purpose of the proposed Citywide Maintenance Assessment
District is to maintain existing service levels for street repair, street
lighting, graffiti removal, park and median maintenance
· Grant funding for the McFadden Learning and Technology Center
proposed to be transferred to Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency; programs include: technology labs, homework
center, career center and arts program
· Proposed personnel changes include the elimination of 18 full-time
positions, 94 positions not funded, reduction of part-time hours and
contract maintenance at the zoo
· Future concerns include the State budget, economy, PERS rates,
liability, health, and Workers Compensation Insurance Rates,
reduction in grants, and 2% property tax lawsuit
· Concerns relative to the state budget include: threat to vehicle
license fee revenues, restructuring proposals, loss of
reimbursements for state mandates, and Redevelopment Fund
impacts
· New miscellaneous fees include: retre-voucher application
processing fee; downtown event litter control deposit; downtown
event sidewalk cleaning fee; downtown event street closure fee;
dog license duplicate certificate fee and non compliance fee;
business license tax collection fee; above ground storage tank plan
review; alternate materials and methods request; material recovery
surcharge; computer rental at Library; passport application fee;
fees for minor exceptions - fences; second dwelling unit review;
new single family residence review; towing service fee; residential
alarm fee
· The city w ill continue to provide programs a nd services t o endch
after school youth experiences
· The city will complete the construction of the youth soccer all-
weather field at the Dan Young Soccer Complex, and
· Finalize the construction of the Children's zoo
· Construct neighborhood improvement in the Wilshire Square,
Artesia Pilar, and the New Horizons Neighborhoods
· Enhance City's urban forest by adding 1200 street trees
· Facilitate the development of the Armstrong Ranch property
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WORK STUDY SESSION
· Reconstruct significant portions of four major arterials: Euclid
Street, Dyer Road, Grand Avenue, and Newhope Street
· Invest in infrastructure improvements: $1.3 million in capital
improvement in Sewer Enterprise and $1.1 million in water systems
improvements
· Secure financing for a new parking garage to serve the needs of
the new British Museum satellite facility
· Continue efforts to attract artist, quality restaurants, and
complementary developments in the Artists Village
· Implement the fifth year strategy for the Empowerment Zone
· Enhance the City's position in the global economy by continuing the
implementation of the International trade program
· Support the city's economic base through the expansion of the
Santa Ana Auto Mall
· Continue the City's effort to increase community awareness and
educate the residents on pedestrian safety issues
· Install four lighted crosswalks and one traffic signal at key
intersections
· Install red light violator cameras at key intersections
· Reinforce the City's internal systems by improving data systems
with funding for strategic technology plan
· Continue the implementation of our Total Quality Service
philosophy
Following the budget presentation by staff, Council discussion ensued.
The following issues were raised by Councilmembers for further review
· Provide an itemization of the types and costs of the
infrastructure improvements scheduled for the New Horizons
Neighborhood in the coming year
· Provide a description of the scope and the projected costs in
2003-04 to the City or Agency associated with the operations
and improvements to the Bowers Museum to accommodate the
new satellite facility of the British Museum
· Provide an accounting of the actual and projected costs
associated with the International Business Center
· Provide a definition of the grants and the restrictions associated
with the grants for the projects funded in the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP)
· Provide the details of the insurance requirements for outside
groups to hold events in the Downtown
· Contact the soccer leagues to discuss the proposed increase to
the soccer surcharge and share their recommendation on the
implementation of the fee
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COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alma Ramirez addressed Council regarding concerns about the City of
Anaheim
Pat McGuigan addressed the Council and raised questions relative to the
metered water rates in the proposed budget
Ben Grabiel addressed the Council relative to concerns about the
proposed assessment district
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Gamia:
· Asked staff to review and analyze Assembly Bill 789 and recommend
the appropriate method for the City Council to record a position on this
issue
· Noted that he attended a South Santa Ana Merchants Association
Meeting where concern was voiced about the practice some insurance
companies use in determining insurance premium rates; he asked staff
to look at crime data for Santa Ana and share this information with the
insurance companies
· Asked staff to review the feasibility of "one-way" on portions of Main
and Broadway street
Councilmember Alvarez
· Asked the City Council to adjourn in memory of Carmen Calderon, a
former employee of the Clerk of the Council Office who passed away at
the age of twenty-two of leukemia
Councilmember Bist
· Noted that she and Councilmember Garcia met with members of the
Youth Commission who requested that they be more involved in City
events and issues
Councilmember Christy:
· Congratulated the International Dance Academy and Rosa Garcia for a
very successful event in which many cultures were brought together
Councilmember Solorio:
· Asked staff to review the Sister City Program and recommend ways to
develop less formal relationships with Cities that were formerly in this
program
· Congratulated the Community Development Agency on a very
successful Celebrate Santa Aha event
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 196 MAY 19, 2003
ADJOURNMENT - 9:50 P.M. To June 2, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Room 831, 20
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
Adjourned in Memory of Carmen E. Calderon
Clerk of the Council
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