HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
CiTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:18 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
BRETT E. FRANKLIN, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
ABSENT: ALBERTA CHRISTY
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRIClA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION
Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 Years of Service
Rosa Barela, Executive Secretary
25 Years of Service
Rebecca Luna-Garcia, Supervising Library
Services Assistant
35 Years of Service
Douglas Brocker, Fire Captain
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PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Cora Jackson proclaiming August 6,
2003 as Bolivian Independence Day
Special Presentation - Historic Preservation Projects Awards, presented by Mayor
Pulido and Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager, Planning and Building Agency, to the
winners of the Outstanding Historic Preservation Projects Awards:
Award of Merit - Anne Harder, Sr. Librarian Santa Ana Public Library, History Room
Award of Merit- Barbara Blankman, Historian First American Title Corporation and
Restoration Award - Greg and Elizabeth Youngblood *
Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to
Glen Stroud, Fortino Rivera, and Sergio Verino, original members of the Parks and
Recreation Board Committee on Facilities/Joint Use, for their assistance in creating the
new Facility Use Policy and Procedures
Proclamation presented by COUNClLMEMBER SOLORIO to Santa Ana Mexican
Consul and members of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Association honoring the
Annual Fiestas de las Americas, El Grito, and Parade 2003 in Downtown Santa Ana:
Santa Ana Mexican Consul - Luis Miguel Ortiz-Haro, Fiestas de las Americas
Chairperson - Teresa Saldivar*, DSABA President, Arturo Lomeli and DSABA
Businessman - Adolfo Lopez and Alfredo Amezcua, Chair, Parade 2003
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the
members of the Santa Ana Senior Center and Southwest Senior Center for their
outstanding performance at the 2003 Senior Olympics
SANTA ANA SENIOR CENTER
Angel Hoyos*
Elba Lucero
Alenjandrina Neriz
Jose Arenas
Maria De Jesus Ramirez
Isabel Trejo
SOUTHWEST SENIOR CENTER
Edna McCauley
Carmen Smith
Luisa Hernandez
Ramona Lopez
Rosa Contreras
Proclamation and Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER
GARClA to sponsors of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana KidsDay 2003 and the
Salsa Tasting Contest winners
Sponsors
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana, John Brewster
Co-Chair, Rob Richardson
Fluor Corporation, Margarita Miranda
Northgate Gonzales Markets, Oscar Gonzales
Taqueria Guadalajara, Alfonzo Calderon
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Salsa Tasting Contest Winners
Ist Place - Mrs. Teresa Leal
2nd Place - Mr. Jose Arana
3rd Place - Mrs. Maria Lam
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ
proclaiming September 28, 2003 as Race for the Cure Day
*not present
CONSENT CALENDAR
PRESENTATIONS
to Janine McMillion
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25.L,
· Excused absence for CouncilmemberAIberta Christy
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
SECOND: Franklin
Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
Christy (1)
Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2003
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2003
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
11.A.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2003-02 TO CHANGE THE ZONING
DESIGNATION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE DOWNTOWN
AREA FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS (C3) TO CENTRAL BUSINESS -
ARTISTS VILLAGE (C3-A)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Placed on first reading at the August 18, 2003 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-1 vote (Pulido absent)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on August 22,
2003
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2630 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana rezoning various properties in the downtown area
from Central Business (C3) to Central Business-Artists Village (C3-A)
(AA No. 2003-02)
11.B.
ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 32-81 THROUGH 32-93 AND
AMEND SECTIONS 32-94 AND 32-107 OF THE SANTAANA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO TOW TRUCKS
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2637 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana repealing sections 32-81 through 32-93 and sections
32-95 through 32-106 and amending sections 32-94 and 32-107 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to tow trucks
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT AUGUST 27, 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
Personnel Board
Youth Commission - Regular
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
1
1
5
Sr. Tenant
6
1
1,2,4 and 6
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
Library
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
Expired Term
2
1
7
Ward
2 and 6
2
1, 2, 4, and 6
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CONSENT CALENDAR
APPOINTMENTS
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Rebeca Zarate-Cervantes to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board
as a private sector representative for a full-term. (replacing Mary Hughes)
13.C.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Appoint Edmund X. Ma~tinez to the Youth Commission, recommended by
Councilmember Bist, as the Ward 2 alternate representative for a full-term
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 'I5.A.
through 15.B.)
15.A.
15,B.
Council Meeting A.qendas
City Council Agenda
Closed Session Agenda-
Adjourned Regular Meeting
Meeting Date Posted Time
08/18/03 08/13/03 9:30 p.m.
08/18/03 08/15/03 5:10 p.m.
15.C.
15.D.
15.E.
Council Committee Agendas Meetin.q Date Posted Time
Public Safety 08/18/03 08/14/03 2:30 p.m.
Main Street Development 08/20/03 08/15/03 3:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement - Cancellation Notice
08/26/03 08/21/03 4:00 p.m.
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 PARCEL MAP NO. 2002-244 - 1935-1943 EAST SEVENTEENTH
STREET
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Motion: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
19.B.
Motion:
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
No report
EXCUSED ABSENCES
CONSENT CALENDAR
Excuse the absence of Councilmember Alberta Christy from the
September 2, 2003 Council meeting
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
Motion:
Motion:
20.B.
ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
REIMBURSEMENT FUNDING - Police Department
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-071 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant
award agreement with the California Office of Homeland Security.
f, Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-022 Accepting the
California Office of Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure
Protection reimbursement program, in an amount of $13,027.00 into
the Police Department's Overtime Expense Reimbursement Account.
RECOGNIZING SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE READING READINESS PROGRAM - Parks,
Recreation and Community Services
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-184 - READING READINESS PROGRAM - Execute
an agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District to continue
the Reading Readiness Program - Parks, Recreation and Community
Services
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2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes,)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-026 - Accepting Santa Ana
Unified School District funds in the amount of $25,000.00 in the Santa
Ana Unified School District Grants revenue account and appropriate
the funds to the Reading Readiness expenditure accounts for the
Reading Readiness Program.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.G.)
22.A.
SPEC. NO. 00-018 - PAINTING SERVICES- Renew the contract with
Solorio Painting and Construction for painting services for a one-year
period in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.B.
PARAMEDIC VANS AND MISCELLANEOUS FIRE REPAIRS OF FIRE
APPARATUS
SPEC. NO. 01-107 - PARAMEDIC VANS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Amend
the contract with American LaFrance of Los Angeles for the purchase of
two rescue ambulances in the amount not to exceed $327,922.04.
SPEC. NO. 02-114 MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS OF FIRE
APPARATUS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with American
LaFrance of Los Angeles for the miscellaneous repairs of fire apparatus in
an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
22.C.
SPEC. NO. 02-100 - STOCK PAPER GOODS - Renew contracts for
paper products for a one-year period in a total annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $132,049.00 with:
Chem Tech Products
Gale Supply Co.
Kathco Products
Unisource a Georgia Pacific Company
22.D.
SPEC. N O. 03-061 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Agency - Award a contract to ValleyCrest
Landscape Maintenance, Inc., for landscape maintenance services at the
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park and other general park locations as
needed for a two-year period with provision for three one-year renewals, in
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an annual amount not to exceed $83,240.00 - Finance and Management.
Services Agency
22.E.
SPEC. NO. 03-068 - WATERWORKS FITTINGS - Award a contract to
Wells Supply Company for waterworks fittings for a one-year period in an
amount not to exceed $17,270.00 - Public Works Agency and Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.F.
SPEC. NO. 03-074 - PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT - Police and Fire Departments - Authorize payments for the
purchase of protective equipment in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$68,831.00 with:
Fisher Scientific Company LLC
Safety Systems Corporation
Science Applications International Corporation
TriCon Environmental, Inc.
22.G.
SPEC. NO. 03-075 - REPLACEMENT POLICE PATROL SEDANS -
Award a contract with Wondries Fleet Group, under the Cooperative
Purchase Provision of Los Angeles County, for the purchase of four police
patrol sedans in the a mount of $97,837.61 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE~ REHABILITATION~ IMPROVEMENT~
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A.
PROJ. NOS. 5521 AND 5522 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT NEWHOPE
STREET AND HAZARD AVENUE AND AT STANDARD AND CHESTNUT
AVENUES
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Steiny and Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices for an estimated
amount of $199,36t.00 for traff',c signals at Newhope Street and
Hazard Avenue and at Standard and Chestnut Avenues
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $248,200.00 - 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.J.)
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25.A.
25.B.
25.C.
25.D.
25.E.
25.F.
25.G.
25.H.
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGMT N O. 2003-185 - HISTORIC P RESERVATION AGREEMENT N O.
2003-04 -Execute an agreement with Mr, and Mrs. Dale E. and Margaret
R. Quayle for the structure located at 2009 North Victoria Drive - Planning
and Building Agency
AGMT N O. 2003-186 - HISTORIC P RESERVATION AGREEMENT N O.
2003-05 -Execute an agreement with Ms. Melinda Wild El Guindy for the
structure located at 2020 North Victoria Drive - Planning and Building
Agency
AGMT NO. 2003-187 - RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON DYER ROAD
BETWEEN FLOWER STREET AND MAIN STREET (PROJECT 1722) -
Execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for
improvements to the railroad crossings on Dyer Road for a total cost of
$123,700.00 - Public Works Agency
AGMT NO. 2003-188 - COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE - Execute an agreement with PRC Public Sector, Inc., for
computer software and equipment maintenance services for the Santa
Ana Police Department's Computer Aided Dispatch System in an amount
not to exceed $65,000.00 - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2003-189 POLICE DEPARTMENT CARD ACCESS
SYSTEM - Execute an agreement with SimplexGrinnell, LP, for the
annual maintenance a nd support o f the Police Department card access
control in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2003-190 - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - Renew the
agreement with Mobile Access Software Inc. for the maintenance and
support of the Police Department's Access Software in an amount not to
exceed $15,000.00 - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2003-191 - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - Renew the
agreement with Tiburon Inc. for the Police Department's jail management
system in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2003-192 CONSULTING SERVICES - Renew the
agreement with Joseph R. LaRosa Jr., to provide asset forfeiture
consulting services to the Police Department in an amount not to exceed
$28,800.00 - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2003-193 - SERVICES FOR IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-
SCHOOL YOUTH - Execute an amendment to the existing agreement
with Taller San Jose in an amount not to exceed $3,410. to provide
services to In-School and Out-of-School Youth under the Workforce
Investment Act Youth grant - Community Development Agency
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CONSENTCALENDAR
25.J.
AGMT NO. 2003-194 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CENTENNIAL
REGIONAL PARK - Execute a financial assistance agreement for the
operation of Centennial Regional Park, to include termination of the
existing agreement and approval of a new three-year phase out plan with
the County of Orange - Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency
25.K.
METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM (MMRS)
Motion:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-195 - DEVELOPMENT OF A METROPOLITAN
MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM (MMRS) - Execute a second
amendment to agreement A-2000-159 with the United States
Department of Health and Human Services - Fire Department
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-025 - Allocate Health and
Human Services funding of an additional $280,000.00 in the
Metropolitan Medical Response System Grant revenue account and
appropriate the funds to the Medical Response System Grant Medical
Response System Grant expenditure account.
Mayor Pulido stated that, upon recommendation by the City Attorney of a
potential conflict of interest on Item 25L, he was abstaining from voting on the
item
25,L. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR ONE BROADWAY PLAZA
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-196 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with
P&D Environmental to provide additional environmental services for
the Environmental Impact Report for the One Broadway Plaza Project
in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Planning and Building
Agency
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-020 - Recognizing
$30.000.00 in the 2003-2004 FY revenue account for environmental
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review fees for the One Broadway Plaza and appropriating $30,000.00
to the Planning and Building Agency 2003-2004 FY budget allocation
in the account for contractual services for payment to P&D
Environmental
MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET
29.A.
EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE RENEWALS - Personnel Services
Motion:
Authorize the Executive Director of Personnel Services to
execute agreements for employee group Life and AD&D, Long-
Term Disability and Dental Insurance.
Insurance Provider 2004 Rates
AIG Life Insurance Company
Delta Dental
TOTAL ANNUAL COST
$341,882
$386,195
$728,077
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
75.A.
Motion:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2003 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Public hearing to comply with the Federal Department of Justice
requirement on the acceptance and allocation of Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant funds to be used support overtime programs in the
Department's crime reduction efforts
Legal Notice published in the Oran.qe County Re.qister on August 22, 2003
Staff presentation by Police Chief Paul Walters
No written communication was received on this item
No public speakers; public hearing was closed
1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-072 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police
to execute a grant award agreement for the 2003 local law
enforcement block grant from the United States Department of Justice.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-021- Approve an
Appropriation Adjustment recognizing 2003 Local Law enforcement
Block Grant (LLEBG) funds in the amount of $309,957.00 and the
required matching funds of $34,440.00 from the Criminal Activities,
Department of Justice account, and appropriate same into the 2003
LLEBG expenditure account - Police Department
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
JOINT SESSION BETVVEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
75.B.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 322
EAST ADAMS AND 641 EAST ADAMS
Approved by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission on
August 19, 2003 by a vote of 6-0 (Betancourt absent)
Legal Notice published in the Oran,qe County Re.qister on August 25, 2003
and September 1, 2003
Staff presentation by John Reekstin, Executive Director, Community
Development Agency
No written communication was received on this item
No public speakers; public hearing was closed
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-073 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the transfer of agency owned property located at
322 E. Adams to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County; assisting
Habitat for Humanity with the purchase of the property located at 641 E.
Adams; authorizing the Executive Director to execute documents
as necessary; and making certain findings with respect thereto, on behalf
of the City
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MOTION: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
JOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
75.C. MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND INDUCEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF
TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR FAIRVlEW GARDENS SENIOR HOUSING
Approved by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission on
August 19, 2003 by a vote of 5-0 (Betancourt and Leon absent)
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Re.qister on August 18, 2003
Staff presentation by John Reekstin, Executive Director, Community
Development Agency
No written communication was received on this item
No public speakers; public hearing was closed
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-074 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by
the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana for the purpose of financing
the acquisition and rehabilitation of Fairview Gardens senior housing
COUNCIL
MOTION:Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RECESSED TO THE
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
Chdsty (1)
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:25 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:28 P.M. WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
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90.A.
90.B.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dave Lopez, Maria Sandoval and Erma Garcia spoke in opposition to the
Little Saigon Business District Monument
Michael Macres, and Eisa Gomez addressed Council in opposition to
continuation of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
Wade Little and Klm Gerda expressed concem that the French Park traffic
barriers have not been removed.
Pat McGuigan raised concerns relative to the proposed fundamental high
school at Centennial Park and the fact that only residents of the Santa Aha
Unified School District can attend the new school.
Robert Henson invited the Council and residents to a 9-11 tribute honoring
Santa Ana Police Officers and Firefighters on Thursday, September 11,
2003 at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Santa Ana Police Headquarters at the
flagpoles.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
· Congratulated Centennial Heritage Museum and Santa Ana Unified
School District for coming to an agreement; noted that he attended
the agreement signing ceremony
· Noted that Saturday, September 6, 2003 was the monthly Artists
Village Open House and that this Saturday there would be a
pictorial history display featuring Orange County and specifically,
Santa Ana
· Announced that on September 18, 2003, there will an Adams Street
storm drain groundbreaking
· Asked the City Council to adjourn in memory of Bonnie Bimh, who
was an Economic Development Specialist for the City of Santa Ana
Councilmember Solorio
· Announced that the annual Zoofari event at the Santa Ana Zoo at
Prentice Park was very successful and enjoyable
· Noted that on August 30, 2003 a Resoume Fair was held at
Madison Park
· Announced that the Fiestas de lasAmericas would be held this
year on September 12, 13 and 14, 2003 downtown and that there
will be a parade on Sunday, September 14, 2003
· Reported that there has been progress in dealing with the various
code violations occurring on Harbor Boulevard; to date there have
been over 70 violations cited to improve the corridor
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COMMENTS
Noted that the fundamental high school being developed at
Centennial Park has been planned for a long time and the City is in
dire need of new schools; he also noted that there will be a high
school built at the Armstrong Ranch project, and that pursuant to
joint use agreements, citywide events can be held at these sites
Councilmember Bist
· Expressed concern that during the recent period when the City
Library was closed due to repairs made in the building, the voice
messages for the Library's phones were not changed, and some
members of the public were not aware that the Library was closed
· Announced that there would be a book fair sponsored by the
Friends of the Library held by the fountain in the City Hall courtyard
on September 3-5, 2003
· Reminded residents that the Morrison Park Concert will be held on
September 20, 2003
· Stated that some of the comments from the public relative to the
Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District (DSABA) are
misleading since t he Council i s not responsible for t he actions o f
DSABA
Councilmember Alvarez
· Encouraged all residents to participate in the "Race for the Cure" on
September 28, 2003
· Encouraged residents to join local neighborhood watch programs
and emphasized the need to know that your neighborhood is safe
· Reminded residents that now that school is in session, everyone
needs to be more cautious when driving
Mayor Pre Tem Franklin
· Attended a Morrison Park Neighborhood meeting and heard
presentations from the Principal at Santiago School and the PTA
president; also speaking was the new owner of the Sizzler
Restaurant on Seventeenth Street who spoke about the purchase
of the franchise and the plans for the restaurant.
· Received complaints from residents that their cable television
reception on Channel 13 was either fuzzy or non-existent; he noted
that the problem was located on Mt. Wilson and was not related to
either t he television s et o r t he antenna; h e further noted t hat t he
problem should be corrected in the near future.
· Attended the 28th Annual Classic Car show on August 9, 2003 and
reported that this was a very successful event
· Invited all residents to attend the 3rd annual concert at Morrison
Park on September 20, 2003
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COMMENTS
Mayor Pulido
· Asked city staff to be consistent in the terminology used to refer to
the Fiestas de las Americas events scheduled September 12-14,
2003
ADJOURNMENT - 8:15 P.M. - To September 15, 2003 at 5:15 p.m., Police Chief's
Conference Room, 4 th F Ioor - 6 0 Civic C enter Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
Adjourned In Memory of Bonnie Birch
Patricia E. Healy v ~{
Clerk of the Council
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