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Home My WebLink About2003-07-07MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 7, 2OO3 CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CiViC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 6:15 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor BRETT E. FRANKLIN, Mayor Pro Tem CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY MIKE GARCIA 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 Warren C. Johnson, Police Chaplain PRESENTATIONS Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Judy Johnson representing the Mothers of Floral Park in recognition of their many philanthropic activities since first established in 1996 Proclamations presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to the following participants of the 11th Annual Floral Park Home and Garden Tour: John Schulte - President of the Floral Park Neighborhood Association Sandy De Angelis - Chairperson of the Floral Park Home and Garden Tour Home & Garden Owners Chris & Jill Ahern* Michelle & Robert Donahue* CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 222 JULY 7, 2003 PRESENTATIONS Bill & Jean Hollingshead* Art & Lei Leahy* Kay Palmer* Aimee & Roland Rodriguez Robert Ward Tricia & Loren Webb Lisa & Kurt Hauffe* Gina & Tony Chiramonte* Robert & Donna Zaitz* Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Tillamook Cheese Company in appreciation for their commitment to adopting Madison Park as part of "Adopt a Park Clean Up Day." Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Emily Harrizon in recognition for her winning poster in the Junior Achievement Small Business Poster Contest sponsored by the Economic Development Corporation. Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Nash Orozco, Bob Martinez, and Irene Martinez* of the Latino Youth Leadership Institute on the occasion of their 2nd Annual Conference entitled "Empowering Future Latino Leaders." * Not present CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: · Addition of Consent Calendar Item 23.A. · Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A. · Councilmember Franklin requested that Item 25.C. be pulled for separate discussion. · Councilmember Solorio requested that Item 25.G. be pulled for separate discussion. · Councilmember Christy requested that Item 31.A. be pulled for separate discussion. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: NOES: AIvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 223 JULY 7, 2003 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 MINUTES Motion: 10.A. 10.B. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.) ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2003 REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2003 ORDINANCES - SECOND READING 11.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 36-41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING MOVEMENTS AND ACTS PROHIBITED Placed on first reading at the June 16, 2003 Council Meeting and approved by a 6-1 vote (Christy, absent) Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter, June 27, 2003 Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. NS-2634 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending section 36-41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to miscellaneous driving movements and acts prohibited 11.B. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2003- 04 TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 939 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 73 (SD-73) Placed on first reading at the June 16, 2003 Council Meeting and approved by a 6-1 vote (AIvarez, absent) Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Reporter, June 27, 2003 Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 224 JULY 7, 2003 CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE NO. NS-2633 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving Amendment Application No. 2003-04 to rezone the property located at 939 East Seventeenth Street from Community Commercial (C1) to Specific Development NO. 73 (SD-73) BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT JULY 2, 2003 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Ward Cable Television Advisory Board Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission TOTAL 1 5 Sr. Tenant Board/Commission Board of Parks & Recreation Library Youth Commission - Alternate TOTAL Expired Term 2 1 2 5 Ward 2 and 6 2 2 and 6 13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Motion: Receive and file. Committee Name Technology Committee Technology Committee Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement Public Safety Main Street Development Meetin.q Date(s) 12/11/02 03/12/03 04/22/03 0519/03 05/21/03 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 225 JULY 7, 2003 Motion: 15.A. 15.B. 15.C. 15.D. 15.E. 15.F. 15.G. 15.H. CONSENT CALENDAR Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. through 15.H.) (Items 15.A. Council Meeting A_~endas Meeting Date Posted City Council Agenda 06/16/03 6/12/03 Revised City Council Agenda 0616/03 06/13/03 Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session 06/16/03 06/13/03 Community Redevelopment Agency - Special Meeting 06/16/03 06/13/03 Time 8:40 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Council Committee Aqendas Meetinq Date Main Street Development 6/18/03 Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement 6/24/03 Park Development/Joint Use Facilities 07/01/03 Education & Youth Programs Special Meeting O7/O3/O3 Posted Time 6/12/03 3:00 p.m. 6/19/03 8:30 a.m. 6/27/03 4:10 p.m. 06/30/03 8:00 a.m. MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.1.) Honoree Date 16.A. Mattie White/Tiny Tots 6/17/03 16.B. El Sol School 6/19/03 16.C. Santa Ana College Civic Leadership Initiative Graduates 6/19/03 16.D. Arbor Day 6/20/03 16. E. NAACP Orange County Branch 6/20/03 16.F. Dr. Enriqueta Ramos 6/24/03 16.G. Blue and Joe for "Blue's Clues Day" 6/25/03 16.H. Warehouse Shoe Sale 6/28/03 16,1. "Celebrity Soccer Day" 6/28/03 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 226 JULY 7, 2003 19.B. CONSENT CALENDAR Claimants: Ma~ Lowman/Cali~rnia Casual~lnsurance Claim No.:2002-05758,500 EXCUSEDABSENCES-None BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FUNDS FOR THE WESTMINSTER WIDENING PROJECT FROM EUCLID STREET TO A B ETTE R WAY Motion: Approve Appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO.03-231 - Accepting funds in the amount of $41,766.00 into the Measure M Street Construction Fund and appropriating $41,766.00 for the Westminster Widening Project from Euclid Street to A Better Way - Public Works Agency 20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT FUNDS Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-002 - Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $248,375.00 in United States Department of Education grant funds in the McFadden Technology and Learning Center revenue account and appropriate the funds to expenditure accounts 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2003-134 - Execute an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $248,375.00 for the grant period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. - Parks Recreation and Community Services SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 227 JULY 7, 2003 22.A. 22.B. 22.C. 22.D. 22.E. 22.F. Motion: CONSENT CALENDAR Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.G.) SPEC. NO. 98-084 - PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES - Amend the contract with Graphic Distributors, Inc. for photographic supplies.in the amount of $20,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $105,000.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 00-007 - TELECOMMUNICATION SUPPLIES - Renew the contract for the purchase of telecommunication supplies to Graybar Electric Company, Inc. based on the County of Los Angeles contract in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 01-017 -VEHICLE TIRES - Renew the contracts for vehicle tires for a 12-month period in the following annual amounts not to exceed: Vendor: Parkhouse Tire, Inc. Dapper Tire Co., Inc. Scher Tire, Inc. Location: Santa Ana Garden Grove Santa Ana Amount: $46,000.00 $41,000.00 $34,000.00 SPEC. NO. 02-064 - INMATE UNIFORMS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with Robinson Textiles for the purchase of inmate uniforms for a period of one year in an annual amount not to exceed $18,358.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 02-090 -WATER RESOURCES PIPE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Marden Susco for the purchase of PVC pipe for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $148,454.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 03-053 - ClTYWlDE PRINTING - Award contracts for printing services for a two-year period in the following annual amounts not to exceed: Vendor: Mekong Printing Moore Business Forms Southland Envelope Co., Inc. Stratacom Time Business Forms Printing Island Trefz Printing Co. United Printing & Mailing Western Marketing Services Location: Amount: Santa Ana $45,000.00 Santa Ana $25,000.00 Lakeside $25,000.00 Irvine $25,000.00 FulleAon $25,000.00 Fountain Valley $20,000.00 Anaheim $20,000.00 Santa Ana $12,000.00 Anaheim $12,000.00 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 228 JULY 7, 2003 22.G. CONSENT CALENDAR SPEC. NO. 03-056 - STUMP CUTTER REPAIR - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Vermeer California for the repair of a stump cutter in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 Finance and Management Services Agency PROJECTS Motion: Find that the need to act arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. MOTION: Christy SECOND: Solorio VOTE: AYES: NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) None (0) ABSENT: None O) PRO, Motion: Amend contract with R. J. Noble Company for the Main Street Rehabilitation and Water Main Improvements project to increase the amount by $640,000.00 for a total estimated amount of $4,245,355. AGREEMENTS Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and and Clerk of the Council to execute through 25.H.) authorize the City Manager agreements. (Items 25.A. 25.A. AGMT NO. 2003-135 - HISTORIC RESOURCES CONSULTING - Execute a contract with Science Applications International Corporation to assist with historic resources consulting services in an amount not to exceed $72,224.00 - Planning & Building Agency 25.B. AGMT NO. 2003-136- LAW ENFORCEMENT HELICOPTER SERVICES - Execute a one-year agreement with the Airborne Law Enforcement Services Joint Powers Authority for law enforcement helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 - Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 229 JULY 7, 2003 25.C. CONSENT CALENDAR 25.D. 25.E. 25.F. AGMT NO. 2003-137 Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the design and construction of the Depot at Santa Ana Art Panels Project - Public Works Agency MOTION: AIvarez SECOND:Bist VOTE: AYES: NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (6) Franklin (1) ABSENT: None (0) AGMT NO. 2003-138- GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICE- Execute an agreement for government liaison services with the Ferguson Group in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 - Public Works Agency and Community Development Agency AGMT NOS. 2003-139 AND 2003-140- TRAFFIC COUNTING SERVICES PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 5512) - Execute agreements with Southland Car Counters Inc. and Transportation Studies, Inc. to provide traffic counting services, each for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 with an option to extend the agreements for one additional year - Public Works Agency AGMT NO. 2003-141 - VETERINARY SERVICES FOR THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - Execute an agreement with Dr. Lisa Done to provide veterinary services for the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in the amount of $45,000.00 - Parks Recreation and Community Services Agency AGMT NO.2003-142 - Renew the agreement with Civic Collection, Inc. for collection of new and delinquent dog license fees and penalties - Police Department MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) None (0) ABSENT: None(O) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 230 JULY 7, 2003 25.H. CONSENT CALENDAR AGMT NO. 2003-143 - DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES - Execute an amendment to the agreement with Gas Equipment Systems, Inc. to extend the completion date of the agreement to August 31,2003 - Public Works Agency CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOi ;200308:2921 SOUTH BRISTOL Motion: 31 .B. Motion: To allow after-hours operation at a new Union 76 gasoline station and convenience store to be located at 2921 South Bristol Street Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on June 9, 2003 by a vote of 7-0 Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-08 as conditioned. Applicant: John Janshai MOTION: Christy SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-10:1727 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET To allow a drive-through restaurant at 1727 East Seventeenth in conjunction with a 963 square foot building expansion Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on June 9, 2003 by a vote of 7-0 Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-10 as conditioned. Applicant: Demetrius Harakas *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 231 JULY 7, 2003 BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. RESOLUTION APPROVAL FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS TO RETITLE ONE POSITION AND ADD ONE PART-TIME JOB TITLE Motion: Adopt Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-062 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to Amend Resolution No. 82-110 to amend the City's basic classification and compensation plan to add one new full time classification title in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency and one part time classification title in the Planning and Building Agency, and amend the current annual budget to reallocate one position. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (7) None (0) ABSENT: None(O) COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:58 P.M. FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL RECOVENED AT 7:01 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT 75.A. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROPOSED LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, AND STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Public Hearing notices mailed to all property owners on May 23, 2003 Legal notice published in the Oran.qe County ReRister on June 27, 2003 Presentation of staff report by Teri Cable, Public Works Agency Administrative Services Manager The Mayor announced that this is the time and place for the public hearing on the proposed Citywide Maintenance Assessment District No. 2003. He further noted that the purpose of the hearing is to permit testimony on the proposed assessments as well as to permit property CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 232 JULY 7, 2003 Motion: PUBLIC HEARINGS owners to file their ballots if they have not done so, or to change their ballots if they previously voted. The following members of the public addressed the Council in opposition to the proposed creation of a maintenance assessment district: Sharon Yates, Justin Thomas, Donald Rogers, Jose Aguevegue, Ricci Zukerman, Ben Grabiel, Teri Sprague, Howard O. Kieffer, Glen Stroud, Larry Day, and A. Jacques; Desi Reyes spoke in support of the proposed assessment district. The Mayor closed the public hearing and announced that all balloting would cease. Council discussion ensued. Direct the Clerk of the Council to tabulate the ballots and return with the results for certification by the City Council at the meeting of July 21, 2003. MOTION: AIvarez SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (6) Franklin (1) ABSENT: None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:18 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 8:37 P.M. WITH ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT 90.A. COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS Roy Melcher, Dave Lopez, Maria Sandoval, Robert Henson, Virginia L. Avila, Erma Garcia, and Desi Reyes expressed their concerns about the Council's recent vote on the design and installation of a Little Saigon monument sign at First Street and Harbor Boulevard. Chuck Bordenave addressed the Council on matters related to the assessment district and the Little Saigon monument sign. John Wesson addressed the Council in opposition to the Little Saigon sign and the increase of balloons and banners on Harbor Boulevard CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 233 JULY 7, 2003 90.B. COMMENTS James Robert Reede and Alma Ramirez raised concerns about police incidents in Anaheim and complaints about Santa Ana's Community Preservation Division James Kendrick invited members of the City Council and the public to the annual Wilshire Square Summer Concert to be held on Saturday, July 26, 2003 Manuel Brito - Thanked Councilmember Alvarez for her support of the Pico Lowell Health Fair which was held on June 15th' CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Garcia Announced that Sunday, August 3, 2003 will be Kids Day at the Santa Ana Stadium; he noted that he is co-chair with the Boys and Girls Club and he welcomed any donations such as school supplies for the event. · Asked staff to update the Council relative to redevelopment funding · Expressed concern about parking and traffic congestion at the 4th of July event at Centennial Park · Stated that the installation of the monument sign for Little Saigon was a way for the Council to reach out to the community and foster pride in the City Councilmember Solorio · Invited Santa Ana residents to an "Adopt a Park" clean up at Madison Park on Saturday, July12, 2003 · Reported that the homebuyer event held at Delhi Center on June 21st was very successful and many residents received advice on financing or refinancing a new home; he also noted that "Blues Clues Day" at the Santa Ana Zoo on June 25th was a very enjoyable event for all who attended · Asked staff to follow up on the complaint relative to banners and balloons on Harbor Boulevard Councilmember Christy · Thanked staff and residents who supported her position relative to the proposed Sanitation District fee increase and thanked those residents who came to the District board meeting to express their opposition to the fee increase · Asked the Police Department to prepare a presentation on the process used by the department to deter graffiti vandalism · Noted that she attended the very successful annual Ride the Coast event sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club held on June 22, 2003 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 234 JULY 7, 2003 COMMENTS Stated that she recently attended an event honoring Brigadier General David Hicks for his loyal and distinguished service and accomplishments as the Deputy Chief of Military Chaplains Councilmember Bist · Asked the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to give a status report on the construction project on Newhope; Mr. Ross responded that the project is fully funded and scheduled for September, 2003 · Stated that she was surprised at the number of signs and balloons on Harbor Boulevard and asked staff to look into this situation · Encouraged residents to attend the Wilshire Square Summer concert on July 26, 2003 Councilmember Alvarez · Stated that she appreciated the comments from the public relative to the Little Saigon Sign but noted that the sign is not being funded by City monies but by the Little Saigon business community; she further noted that the dimensions of the monument are not known at this time · Thanked staff for their efforts on the proposed assessment district Councilmember Franklin · Noted that there appeared to be more incidents of illegal fireworks in the City this year on July 4th, and that there was a serious eye injury to one youth; he asked staff to continue to stress enforcement of the City's policies related to illegal fireworks · Noted that he had an opportunity to represent the City Council on a recent tour of the job center at the depot with the Under Secretary of Labor · Asked the City Council to close in memory of Frederick Schrock who was a resident of Santa Ana for 87 years; Mr. Schrock joined the First Congregational Church in Santa Ana in 1919, and was most proud of having been its senior member. Mr. Schrock retired from the Southern California Edison Company after 35 years of service and then worked for Calmont Engineering for 10 years. During World War II he worked making airplane parts and repairing small appliances Mayor Pulido · Announced that the Orange County High School of the Arts received good news this week in that they had applied for and received $28 million in Proposition 42 funds CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 235 JULY 7, 2003 ADJOURNMENT - 9:44 P.M. to July 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. Police Chief's Conference Room, 4th Floor - 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Adjourned in Memory of Frederick G. Schrock CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 236 JULY 7, 2003