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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MARCH 15, 2004
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:13 P.M.
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO
BRETT E. FRANKLIN
CLAUDIAALVAREZ
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
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INVOCATION Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Councilmember Christy abstained on item 11.A.
• Councilmember Christy requested that item 20.C. be pulled for separate discussion
Councilmember Bist requested that item 22.C. be pulled for separate discussion
• Councilmember Solorio requested that item 23.A. be pulled for separate discussion
• Mayor Pro Tern Franklin requested that item 25.E. be pulled for separate discussion
• Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or'modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote, items without votes atia adopted as part of the consent motion
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.13.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2004 AND
CLOSED SESSION OF FEBRUARY 17, 2004
10.13. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2004 AND SPECIAL MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 17, 2004
ORDINANCES SECOND READING
11.A ORDINANCE — APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2003-08
REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3810 SOUTH BRISTOL
STREET
Placed on first reading at the February 2, 2004 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-0 vote (Christy -abstained)
Published in the Orange County Register on February 20, 2004
Councilmember Christy abstained on this item.
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2643-An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 3810 South Bristol Street from
commercial residential (CR) to general commercial (C2) (AA NO. 2003-08)
11.13. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1-18.4, SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE — THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PARKING CITATIONS
Placed on first reading at the February 2, 2004 Council Meeting and
approved by a 7-0 vote
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• Published in the Orange County Register on February 20, 2004
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2644 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending section 1-18.4 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to the Community Development Agency authority to issue parking
citations
11.C. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2003-11 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2003-38; 3501 AND 3511 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE
Placed on first reading at the February 2, 2004 Council Meeting and
approved by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Orange County Register on February 20, 2004.
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2645 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 3501 and 3511 West
Sunflower Avenue from light industrial (M1) to specific development No. 74
(SD-74) AA No. 2003-11) and adopting specific development No. 74 (SD-
74) for said property
11.D. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-03 TO RESCIND THE
MISSION DEFINITION AND MISSION USE FROM THE M2 ZONE
Placed on first reading at the February 17, 2004 Special Council Meeting
and approved by a 5-0 vote (Christy and Garcia absent)
Published in the Orange County Register on February 21, 2004.
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2646 — An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
repealing section 41-120.1 and subsection 41-489.5(i) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code relating to missions
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT AS OF MARCH 10, 2004
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
iMotion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
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Board/Commission Vacancies
Cable Television Advisory Board 1
Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC)
1
Library Board
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Youth Commission — Regular
Youth Commission —Alternate
TOTAL
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
TOTAL
13.B. APPOINTMENTS
2
2
2
9
Expired Term
2
2
Ward
6
NA
3and 4
Sr. Tenant
3and 4
4 and 5
Ward
2and 6
Motion: Re -appoint Jon Dietz, Michael Metzler, Dr. Rita Cepeda, Rebeca
Zarate-Cervantes, Deborah Sanchez, Clarence "Buddy" Ray, and
Peggy Crawford Dougherty to the Santa Ana Workforce Investment
Board
13.C. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Date
Main Street Development
11/19/03
Main Street Development
12/17/03
Main Street Development
01/21/04
Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement 10/23/03
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.N.)
Council Meetina Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time
15.A. City Council Agenda 02/02/04 01/29/04 8:20 a.m.
15.B. Revised City Council Agenda 02/02/04 01/30/04 5:55 p.m.
15.C. Adjourned Regular Meeting — Closed Session Agenda
02/02/04 01/30/04 5:21 p.m.
15.D. Cancellation Notice -Regular Meeting
02/17/04 02/13/04 4:10 p.m.
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15.E.
City Council Agenda -Special Meeting -Revised
02/17/04
02/13/04
4:10 p.m.
15.F.
Special Meeting -Closed Session Agenda
02/17/04
02/13/04
4:30 p.m.
15.G.
Cancellation Notice — Regular Meeting
03/01/04
03/01/04
4:22 p.m.
Council Committee Agendas Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15H.
Public Safety -Cancellation Notice 01/20/04
01/16/04
3:30 p.m.
15.1.
Main Street Development 01/21/04
01/16/04
3:30 p.m.
15.J.
Cancellation Notice -Public Safety 02/17/04
02/12/04
3:20 p.m.
15.K.
Main Street Development 02/18/04
02/12/04
3:20 p.m.
151.
Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
02/24/04
02/19/04
10:45 a.m.
15.M.
Education & Youth Programs 03/04/04
03/01/04
10:00 a.m.
15.N.
Park Development/Joint Use Facilities
03/09/04
03/05/04
4:30 p.m.
Boards/Commission Resignation Effective
Posted
Time
15.0.
Armin Zehtabchi, Workforce Investment Board
10/15/03
03/08/04
2:30 p.m.
Motion:
Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
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Minutes.
Honoree
Date
16.A.
John Raitt 87 n Birthday
01/29/04
16.B.
Arbor Day 2004
01/30/04
16.C.
Latino Psychological & Social Services
02/04/04
16.D.
Multicultural Parade — Sponsors
02/07/04
16.E.
Pamela Gallegos Retirement
02/15/04
16.F.
Beatriz A. Hernandez — Lions Teen Recognition Program
02/22/04
16.G.
Orange County African American Citizens of Distinction Award
02/28/04
16.H.
Deacon Willie Clyde Davenport
02/29/04
16.1.
Johnson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal 71 st
Anniversary and
Reverend Bart
02/29/04
16.J.
Santiago Little League Ten Year Anniversary
03/05/04
16.K.
Frank Barbaro- Orange County American Italian Renaissance
Foundation Heritage Award Celebration
03/07/04
161.
Bruno Serato- Orange County American Italian Renaissance
Foundation
Heritage Award Celebration 03/07/04
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.
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The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of this City
Council meeting.
17.A. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 2002-139 — 1601 EAST SAINT ANDREW
PLACE
Motion: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Wayne Bowman, WCAB Case # 89ANA219525, etc., DOI 11/21/2002,
6/3/2002, 6/17/98 & 1/6/88 compromise and release in the amount of
$53,960
Shahir Gobran vs the City of Santa Ana. Case numbers LBO 0329495;
0337567; 0341625 stipulated disability rating in the amount of $86,402.50
2. . LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimant: Luong, Kathleen, Claim No. 2003-195, $15,000
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-023 — A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 99-078 providing for
compensation for the Clerk of the Council
BUDGETARY MATTERS
19.6. PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CROSSROADS SOFTWARE
Motion: Authorize payment to Crossroads Software for the purchase of
computer programming and software components for the Police
Department Traffic Division in an amount of $39,500 — Police
Department
19.C. EMPLOYEE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE INSURANCE RENEWAL
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Motion: Purchase employee faithful performance insurance through the
California Public Entity Insurance Authority at a premium cost of
$19,247.00 from April 1, 2004 to June 30, 2006 — Personnel Services
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FEDERAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS E-RATE FUNDS
Motion: 1. Authorize the acceptance of Federal Telecommunications Act of
1996 E-Rate funds for Santa Ana Public Library technological
development.
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment No. 04-107 - Recognizing
$7,040 in cash reimbursement in the Library revenue account and
appropriate the funds to the expenditure accounts for data and
telecommunications equipment
20.13. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FEMA ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTER GRANT PROGRAM
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment No. 04-115 - Accepting $113,300
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to
Firefighters Grant, and transferring $48,557 from Fire Department as the
City's matching requirement, and appropriating the $161,857 to the FEMA
Grant account for the acquisition of Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems.
ALL4CAT{QN Qi" FISCAL,YEAft 2Q04=2005WERGENCY SHELTER
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on March 2, 2004 by a 6-0 vote (Rodriguez absent)
Motion: 1. Allocate $312,279 in FY 2003-2004 Emergency Shelter Grant funds
as recommended, with the following exceptions: Reduce the
allocation for Anaheim Interfaith Halcyon from $9,000 to $4,000,
Casa Teresa from $9,665 to $4,665, Saint Vincent De Paul from
$20,000 to $16,000, Women's Transitional Living Center from
$30,000 to $24,000; Increase the allocation for Southwest Minority
• Economic Development Association from $22,000 to $28,000 and
Wise Place from $47,000 to $61,000.
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2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with non-
profit agencies awarded funds.
AGMT NOS. 2004-036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045,
046, 047 - Execute agreements with the following non-profit agencies
awarded funds:
Anaheim Interfaith Halcyon
Casa Teresa
Human Options
Interval House
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
Mercy House Center
Mercy House Joseph and Regina Houses
Orange County Mental Health Association
Saint Vincent De Paul
Southwest Minority Economic Development Association
WISE Place
Women's Transitional Living Center
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20.D. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AMENDING THE OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-022 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to execute an amended grant award agreement
(AGMT NO. 2004-048) with the California Office of Traffic Safety.
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment No. 04-126 — Accepting the
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS); California Seat Belt
Compliance Campaign Grant in the amount of $95,392 into the OTS
California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign Program revenue account
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and appropriating the same into the Police Department's OTS
California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign Program expenditure
account.
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21.A. ACCEPTANCE OF POLICE/FIRE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FROM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Motion: Authorize the Police and Fire Departments to accept personal
protective equipment purchased by the Orange County Operational
Area under the 2003 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Defense
grants.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.T.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 97-015 - BLOOD AND BREATH TECHNICIAN SERVICES —
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with California Forensic
Phlebotomy, Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed
$85,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.B. SPEC. NO. 00-102 WINDOW CLEANING OF VARIOUS CITY
BUILDINGS - Renew the contract with Bielski Window and Masonry for a
one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $16,535 — Finance &
Management Services Agency
SPFtC' NO .03 q1 ,'_scREEN ,PRIN�EO CLOTHING Renew the
contracts for ia'?orle-ye'a'r period' in a• total annual amount not to exceed
$76;600 with:
McVicker & Associates
Pacifica T-Shirts
Scott's Screenprinting
Councilmember Bist asked that the contracts be approved as
recommended but that the matter also be referred to the City Council
Budget Committee for further review
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez
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VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
22.D. SPEC. NO. 03-091 - COLD WATER METERS - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Award contracts for a two-year period with provision for three
one-year renewals in the annual amounts as follows:
Bidder: Amount:
Marden Susco $129,586
Badger Meter, Inc. $ 78,981
Inland Water Works Supply Co. $ 10,270
22.E. SPEC. NO. 04-001 - WASHERS AND DRYERS - FIRE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to Coast Appliance Parts, a Santa Ana vendor in the
amount of $7,977.81 — Finance & Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 04-012 - FIRE ALARM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE -
Award a contract to Firemaster in an amount not to exceed $10,000 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 00-173 - ARTS AND CRAFT SUPPLIES - PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the
contract with Pearl Art & Craft Supplies Inc. for a one-year period in an
annual amount not to exceed $30,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.H. SPEC. NO. 01-016 - ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIALS - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Vulcan Materials Co. for a
one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $600,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.1. SPEC. NO. 03-103 - BIRD CONTROL DEVICES - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Award a contract to Bird Busters in an amount not to exceed
$13,514 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.J. SPEC. NO. 04-004 - GRAFFITI TRUCK CONVERSION - Award a
contract to Sande Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $12,356.77 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.K. SPEC. NO. 04-005 - 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE —
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1. Amend the current contract with Pete's Road Service, Inc. by
adding an amount not to exceed $3,000
2. Award contract for 24-hour emergency road service for a one-
year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in the
following annual amounts not to exceed:
Vendor: Location: Amount:
Parkhouse Tire, Inc. Santa Ana $10,000
Pete's Road Service, Inc. Santa Ana $20,000
Tarulli Tire, Inc. Santa Ana $10,000
221. SPEC. NO. 04-011 — FIRE DEPARTMENT - EMS STAIR CHAIR
PATIENT TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT - Award a contract to Stryker
Medical Corporation (EMS Equipment) in the amount of $12,200.75 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.M. SPEC. NO. 04-016 - FLOOR COVERING — POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to Commercial Interior Resources in an amount not to
exceed $21,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.N. SPEC. NO. 00-151 - POLICE UNIFORMS — POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Renew the contract with Uniform Center for a one-year period in an
annual amount not to exceed $178,963.01 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
22.0. SPEC. NO. 02-012 - PLUMBING SERVICES - Amend the contract with
Orange Coast Plumbing, Inc. in the amount of $20,000 for an annual
amount not to exceed $70,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.P. SPEC. NO. 03-003 - FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE TURNOUT
CLOTHING - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Amend the contract with L.N. Curtis
& Sons for firefighter protective clothing based on the City of Carlsbad's
contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, and
an additional $10,000 on the annual blanket contract for Fire safety and
rescue equipment - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.Q. SPEC. NO. 03-015 - MISCELLANEOUS POLICE SUPPLIES - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with Adamson Industries in an
annual amount not to exceed $15,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.R. SPEC. NO. 04-014 — NET IQ SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE - Award
a contract to En Pointe Technologies Sales, Inc. in the amount of
. $121,673.20 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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22.S. SPEC. NO. 04-015 - PUMP STATION EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Award a contract to McJunkin Corporation in the amount of
$13,174.54 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.T. SPEC. NO. 04-019 - 1-TON DUALLY TRUCK — POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to Burch Ford in the amount of $22,101 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
PROJECTS
Motion: 1. Award a contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices for an estimated
amount of $483,934.25 for construction of Euclid Street
Rehabilitation from the south City limits to McFadden Avenue
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $606,700 — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
23.13. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR WINDSOR VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT 1910)
Motion: Amend the contract with Elite Bobcat Service, Inc. for the Windsor
Village Neighborhood Improvements Project to increase the amount
by $10,000 for a total estimated amount of $179,047
23.0 CONTRACT AWARD FOR SANTIAGO PARK WILDLIFE VIEWING
FACILITY PROJECT (PROJECT 6370)
1. Relieve MJ Contractor of their bid in an amount of $203,410
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2. Award a contract to Hondo Company Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount
of $284,426
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $355,500
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.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2004-026 — COMPUTERIZED CASHIERING SYSTEM AND
HARDWARE MAINTENANCE — Execute an amendment to the
agreement with System Innovators Incorporated extending the agreement
for one year in an amount not to exceed $23,000 — Finance &
Management Services Agency
25.6. AGMT NO. 2004-027 — POLICE JAIL SECURITY SYSTEM — Renew an
agreement with MASK Systems, in the amount not to exceed $386,980 —
Police Department
25.C. AGMT NO. 2004-028 — LEGAL PUBLICATIONS AND ON-LINE
SERVICES — With West Group, Inc. not to exceed $60,000 — City
Attorneys Office and Police Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2004-029 — FIRE STATION ALERTING SYSTEMS AND 911
TELEPHONES — With Teleque on Fire in an amount not to exceed
$166,000 — Fire Department
IOil aI AGMT. GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICE .- With 'U.S..: Advocacy
GroupIn an amount/'nbt to exceed $§OtdQO Public Works Agency;. City
Manager's,:Office anc -06M riun ty Development Agency
Motion: Continue item until April 5, 2004.
MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
NOES: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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25.F. AGMT — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND AMENDMENT FOR SANTA
ANA WELL PROJECTS — Public Works Agency
Motion: 1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program Environmental Report No. 2004-23
for a proposed water well at Santa Ana Stadium
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to
agreement
AGMT NO. 2004-030 — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
WATER WELL AT SANTA ANA STADIUM - With the Metropolitan
Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange County and Orange
County Water District
25.G. AGMT NO. 2004-031 - LEGAL SERVICES - With Daley and Heft, LLP for
specialized legal services for the City of Santa Ana - City Attorney's
Office
25.H. AGMT NO. 2004-032 — GIS PROGRAMMING AND CONSULTING
SERVICES — Execute a two year agreement with Redlands Software Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $120,000 — Public Works Agency
25.1. AGMT NO. 2004-033 — GIS SUPPORT SERVICES — Execute an
amendment to the agreement with Jonathan Orndorff extending the term
of the agreement by two years in an amount not to exceed $104,000 —
Public Works Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2004-034 - BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES - Execute an
amendment to the agreement with Vandorpe Chou Associates, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $75,000 — Planning & Building Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-02, VARIANCE NO. 2004-01
AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT REVIEW NO. 2004-01 — 818 NORTH
GARFIELD STREET
Filed by Mercy House to allow a care facility at 818 North Garfield Street
in the Specific Development 19 zoning district (French Park)
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Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
February 23, 2004 meeting by a vote of 5-1 (Sinclair opposed, De La
Torre absent)
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
2004-02 as conditioned, Variance No. 2004-01 as conditioned and
Neighborhood Project Review No. 2004-01.
TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2003-07 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2002-248)
TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS — 325 WEST
PINE STREET
Filed by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana
to subdivide a parcel into two lots at 325 West Pine Street in the Specific
Development 40 zone (Heninger Park)
Zoning Administrator Action — Adopted a resolution approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2003-07 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2002-248) as conditioned
• at its January 21, 2004 meeting.
Motion: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2003-07 (County Map No. 2002-248) as conditioned.
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APPLICANT: The City of Santa Ana Housing Division, on behalf of
the Community Redevelopment Agency
32.B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-01 (ORANGE COUNTY TENATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 2003-188) TO SUBDIVIDE A PROPERTY INTO TWO
PARCELS — 122 AND 124 EAST DYER ROAD
Filed by Rhoads Martin, Martin Companies, to subdivide a property into
two parcels at 122 and 124 East Dyer Road
On February 25, 2004, Zoning Administrator held a public hearing and
approved the Tentative map as conditioned.
Motion: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2004-01 (County Map No. 2003-188)
APPLICANT: Martin Companies
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ORDINANCES
50.A. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
CLASSIFICATIONS TO ADD, DELETE AND MODIFY SELECTED JOB
TITLES
Motion: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2647 — An ordinance of the City Council of the
City Of Santa Ana amending Sections 2-300 And 2-300.5 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code establishing the title of Executive Director of
Planning and Building and making other technical modifications to the
titles of officers and department heads of the City.
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-014 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to effect certain
changes to the City's basic classification and compensation plan for
executive and middle management, and to amend the annual budget
to reallocate one position.
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
50.6. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 35 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2648 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Article V of Chapter 35 to the Santa Ana
Municipal Code changing the title from transient occupancy tax to hotel
visitor tax.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
RESOLUTIONS
BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.A. RESOLUTION FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT
APPLICATIONS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-015 — A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana supporting state funding of eight projects and authorizing the
executive director of the Public Works Agency to submit the projects for
funding under the State's Safe Routes to School Program
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
553. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CLEAN CITIES
PROGRAM
Naveen Berry, representing the South Coast Air Quality Management
District spoke in support of this item.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-016 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the participation in the South Coast Air Quality
Management District's grant application for the Department of Energy's
Clean Cities Program.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
BUSINESS CALENDAR
65.A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) TWO YEARS
SERVICE CREDIT
Motion: Receive and file:
As provided for under the California Government Code Section 20903 and
Section 7507, the City of Santa Ana intends to offer approximately 22
employees in the following classifications a two-year "Golden Handshake"
retirement credit as part of the budget reduction process for fiscal year
2004-2005:
Classifications
Recreation Supervisor
Stenographic Clerk
Assistant Library Director
Library Assistant
Community Preservation Inspector
Senior Building Inspector
Building Maintenance Technician
Custodian
Payroll Assistant
Senior Office Assistant
Secretary
Senior Personnel Analyst
Employment Services Fiscal Specialist
Workforce Specialist III
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. AMENDMENT TO THE 2003-2004 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN AND REALLOCATION OF 2003-2004 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on January 15,
2004.
Staff presentation by John Reekstin, Executive Director, Community
Development Agency
Written communication - none
Public Hearing: Bob Burnham thanked the Council for its support for the
drug court program; public hearing closed.
Motion: 1. Approve an amendment to the Consolidated Plan Annual Action
plan for fiscal year 2003-2004
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the amended 2003-2004
Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing & Urban
Development
3. AGMT NO. 2004-035 — Authorize the City Manager to execute the
subrecipient agreement with the National Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Dependence of Orange County in an amount not to
exceed $11,843.75
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:24 P.M.
• MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.D. ACQUISITION OF LEASEHOLD & BUSINESS INTERESTS AND
LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH VINCI INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR
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CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2051-2101 EAST EDINGER
AVENUE
Councilmember Christy declared a conflict of interest on this item
due to her employment with Citibank (subsidiary of Citigroup) and as
a registered representative of Citicorp Investments Services, and left
the meeting for this item only
Motion: Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review
No. 2003-149.
MOTION: Garcia
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
None (0)
Christy (1)
55.C. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND
RECEIVE AND FILE THE PROPOSED PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THE
MERGER OF THE SANTA ANA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-017 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana finding and determining that a project area committee need
not be formed in relation to the proposed redevelopment plan
amendments to merge the existing Santa Ana Redevelopment Project
areas
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
55.D. SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 435 — 437 BIRCH
STREET
Motion: Adopt a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-018 - Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana approving the sale of city -owned property located at 435-437
S. Birch street to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Santa Ana and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents as
necessary.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
• COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 6:25 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
75.C. PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF AGENCY -OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 807 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 5, 2004
and March 10, 2004
Staff presentation by John Reekstin, Executive Director, Community
Development Agency
Written communication: None
No public speakers; public hearing closed.
Motion: Adopt resolution.
• RESOLUTION NO. 2004-019 - A resolution of the City Council of Santa
Ana making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be
received by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa
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AUTHORITY AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Ana pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement between the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 6:28 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:32 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Mayor Pulido declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 75B because a
former business partner is a tenant in the proposed project site; Mayor Pro Tern
Franklin stated that he would not participate in the discussion or vote on this item
to avoid the appearance of a conflict since he had received contributions from the
applicant during his recent election campaign. Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tem
Franklin left the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Councilmember Bist assumed the Chair.
Councilmember Alvarez noted that both she and Mayor Pro Tern Franklin had
asked the City Attorney about four months ago if they could receive contributions
for their different political campaigns and asked for a legal opinion from the City
Attorney. The City Attorney reported that he had advised both candidates that the
City's local campaign regulations on both contribution limits and participation in
terms of votes affecting a contributor do not apply to non city campaigns and
gave his advise is writing. He further noted that, in his opinion, there would be no
conflict in the Councilmember's participating in this matter.
75.B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1999-01, AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2004-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-
01 AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-02 - ONE
BROADWAY PLAZA OFFICE TOWER
Filed by Caribou Industries (Michael Harrah) to certify the Environmental
Impact Report, to create a new zoning district, to amend the Land Use,
Circulation Elements and Urban Design Element of the General Plan and
to amend various provisions of the Midtown Specific Plan for the One
Broadway Plaza office tower at 1109 North Broadway.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on March 5, 2004
and notices mailed.
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AUTHORITY AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
February 23, 2004 meeting by a vote of 6-1 (Sinclair opposed)
Written communications: The Clerk announced that in addition to the
correspondence received and included in the agenda packets, she has
received communications opposed to the project from: Greg Rankin,
President, Orange County Historical Society, Jo Ann Ramirez, Roberta
Reed, and Jerry Holdner. Additionally, during the day twenty eight phone
calls had been received (26 in opposition; 2 in support)
Public Hearing: The following speakers spoke in support of the proposed
project: Cynthia Criollos, Ray Burruel, Nick Partida, Ralph Opacic
representing Orange County High School of the Arts, Richard Samaniego,
Laurie Hampton, Russ Nicholson, Bob Modica, Jim Adams, Mando
Esparza, James Henry, Michael Weisman, Patricia Bustamante, Alfonso
Bustamante, Joe Solis, Glen Nolte, Piedmont Brown, Francisco Magaha,
Arturo Lomeli, Mickey Totten, David Biondolillo, John Salazar, Leonard
Gillis, Damon Gonzales, Robert Martinez, John White, Federico Sayre,
Pete Major, William Beaubeaux, Ramon Trillo, Robin Cook, Robert
Escalante, James Kendrick, Rueben Martinez, Gil Marrero, Tim
Hawthorne, Michael Seeley, Jason Kordas and Brian Bist. The project's
• developer, Michael Harrah, addressed the Council and emphasized the
importance of locating his project in the Civic Center area, which is the
core and heart of the City. He noted that any City is judged by the
success of its core, and that the proposed One Broadway Plaza project
will bring attorneys and other professionals back to the downtown area.
The following speakers spoke in opposition to the proposed project:
Catherine Cate, Connie Major, Larry Haynes, Paul Giles, Steve
McGuigan, Cassandra and Cjersti Jensen, Donna Jensen, Jim Walker,
Ginelle Hardy, Debbie McEwen, Jeff Dickman, Vicky Yamamoto, Kim
Payne, Claudio Gallegos, Ben Grabiel, Mary M. Guzman, Jim Lynn,
James Pantone, Irene Chinn, Sandra Hernandez, Rob Richardson,
Nathan Reed, Philip Chinn, Louise Pass, Jo Ann Ramirez, Barry Jensen
and Roberta Reed. Some of the concerns expressed included: removal of
existing historic buildings, the potential impact on other office space in the
city, and traffic and land use concerns
Public hearing closed
The Council recessed at 9:22 P.M. and reconvened at 9:40 P.M. with the
same members present. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember
Garcia noted that many issues still needed to be addressed and resolved
. and suggested that the City enter into a development agreement with Mr.
Harrah to resolve issues related to the quality of construction materials
and impacts on traffic and adjacent historic neighborhoods. He further
noted that there needed to be assurances related to occupancy when the
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building is completed. Councilmember Solorio moved, seconded by
Councilmember Garcia, that an Ad Hoc Committee be formed to negotiate
a development agreement with the developer and bring recommendations
back to the Council in sixty days. Councilmember Christy said that she
would not support the project and did not believe that attorneys and other
professionals would lease the office space. Council debate continued.
Motion: Continue the matter to May 17, 2004, and in the interim, create a
Council Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of Councilmembers Garcia
and Solorio, to work with the developer and staff to negotiate a
development agreement and return recommendations to the
Planning Commission and the City Council
M.,
MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
SECOND: Garcia
Alvarez, Bist, Garcia, Solorio (4)
Christy (1)
None (0)
Franklin, Pulido (2)
COMMENTS
Ricci Zukerman addressed the Council with concerns related to the
placement of the bus stop near the Otis Building downtown
Ben Grabiel, Paul Giles, Katherine Cate, Philip Chinn, Jo Ann Ramirez,
Roberta Reed, Barry Jensen, and Ginelle Hardy spoke of additional
concerns related to the One Broadway Plaza development.
Steve McGuigan expressed con
Godinez High School at Centennial
all the conditions imposed by the
met by the school district
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
cern that the groundbreaking of Hector
Park has been scheduled even though
City to build the school have not been
Councilmember Solorio
Asked the City Manager to give an update on the bus stop location at
the Otis Building on 4 and Broadway; the City Manager reported that
the bus stop was relocated from the front of the building to the front of
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• the adjacent parking garage but that the owner was still not happy with
the location
• Noted that it is extremely vital that there be an over -crossing over the
55 freeway on Alton Street and asked staff to prepare a timetable for
the project and to be aggressive in assuring that this project is
completed
• Announced that there would be an opening of a new Starbucks at 17t'
and Tustin on March 19, 2004
• Announced that the groundbreaking of Hector Godinez High School at
Centennial Park would be held on March 18, 2004
• Announced that there were a number of little league open houses
occurring in the City and noted that the Santiago Little League was a
very positive story and has recently obtained over $30,000 in
donations for equipment
Councilmember Christy
• Updated the Council on her recent trip to Washington D.0 with the
National League of Cities; she noted that the League is fighting for
stronger cities; she reviewed many of Santa Ana's top priority issues
including the Empowerment Zone funding, East-West Reservoir, Santa
Ana Youth Center, Bristol Street Corridor; she also brought back
information related to Homeland Security
Councilmember Alvarez
• Thanked the speakers who presented the power point presentation
related to the One Broadway Plaza project
• Asked the City Manager to give a status report on the potential move
of the Court of Appeals; the City Manager noted that the Court was
looking at several sites including the site at Santa Ana Boulevard and
Ross Street; he noted that an Ad Hoc Committee is working with the
real estate team for the Appeals Court on site selection; she encourage
residents to call members of the Ad Hoc Committee in support of a
Santa Ana site.
• Noted that the Northwest Little League and the affected Neighborhood
Association have an issue related to parking and asked the City
Manager to arrange a meeting with the parties involved to assist in
resolving this issue
• Announced that the Mother's Day's Mariachi Festival would be held on
May 8, 2004
• Thanked the Santa Ana Unified Teachers for compromising in order to
come to an agreement and reduce salaries to avoid layoffs of teachers
Councilmember Bist
• Thanked all the residents who came to the meeting to speak on the
• One Broadway Plaza project for taking the time to address Council
Asked the Executive Director, Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency to give a status report on events normally held in
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Centennial Park; Mr. Ribble explained that due to the construction of the
new high school the Cinco de Mayo event done by private promoters and
the City sponsored 4t' of July event will not be held in the Park
ADJOURNMENT — 11:08 p.m. — To April 5, 2004 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 831, 20
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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