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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 19, 2004
CALLED TO ORDER
Police Community Room
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:20 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
Councilmembers present:
MAYOR PRO TEM BRETT E. FRANKLIN
CLAUDIAALVAREZ
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
ABSENT: Pulido
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STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager,
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN
INVOCATION
David Mitchell, Police Chaplain
PRESENTATIONS
Special Presentation - Presented by Police Chief Paul Walters proclaiming
April 11th - 17th National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Franklin announced the following modifications to the Consent
Calendar:
. Councilmembers Alvarez and Christy pulled item 25.E. for separate
discussion
. Addition of Closed Session Report. Item 19.A.
. Excuse absence of Mayor Pulido from 4/19/2004 meeting
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Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(6)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Pulido (1)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
10A
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2004
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2004
10.B.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13A
VACANCY REPORT -APRIL 14, 2004
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 1
Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC)
1
2
6
Library Board
Community Redevelopment I
Housing Commission
Youth Commission - Regular
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
NA
3&4
1
2
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10
Sr. Tenant
3&4
4,5 &6
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
TOTAL
Expired Term
.1
2
Ward
2&6
13.B.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Park Development Joint Use
Main Street Development
Date
01/06/04
02/18/04
Motion: Receive and File.
13.C.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BI-ANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT
OCTOBER 2003 THROUGH MARCH 2004
Motion: Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance
Report.
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 Meetina Aaendas Meetina Date
City Council Agenda 04/05/04
Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda
04/04/04
04/02/04
Posted
03/31/04
Time
3:30 pm
5:00 pm
15.C.
15.D.
Council Committee Aaendas
Public Safety Committee
Main Street Development
Time
3:30 pm
3:30 pm
Meetina Date
03/15/04
03/17/04
Posted
03/12/04
03/12/04
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter certificates into the Minutes.
(16.A. through 16.D.)
16.A.
16.B.
Honoree
"Mi Madre Una Reina" Program
Corey T. Timpson, Exec Dir OCCCO
Date
04/02/04
04/02/04
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CONSENT CALENDAR
16.C.
16.D.
Regent West Adult Day Health Care Center
Leonardo Cuellar Day, National Womens Soccer Team
04/02/04
04/03/04
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve settlement.
Henry Oviedo v. COSA, WCAB #'s ANA 032408 & ANA 337496,
Compromise and Release $178,984
19.B.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pulido from the April 19, 2004 City
Council meeting
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF E UIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.K.)
22.A.
SPEC. NO. 01-017 - VEHICLE TIRES
Motion: 1.
Amend the contract with Scher Tire, Inc. for vehicle tires by
$11,000 for a total not to exceed $55,000; and extend the term of
contract through July 1, 2004.
2
Amend the contract terms with Parkhouse Tire, Inc. and Dapper
Tire Co., Inc. through July 1, 2004.
22.B. SPEC. NO. 04-023 - LAMPS, BALLASTS, AND ACCESSORIES - Award
contracts for a two-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in a total
annual aggregate amount not to exceed $54,676 with:
AAA Electrical Supply, Inc.
I.E.S.lI.L.S.
One Source Distributors
Rayvern Lighting Supply
West-Lite Supply Co.
22.C.
SPEC. NO. 04-027 - SIGNS AT SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK
- NEW CHILDREN'S ZOO - PARKS, RECREATION. & COMMUNITY
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22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract to TFN Architectural Signage,
Inc. in the amount of $97,425.71 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
SPEC. NO. 04-030 - PLUMBING SERVICES - Award contracts for a two-
year period with provision for two one-year renewals in the annual
amounts as follows:
Vendor:
Coast Plumbing, Heating & Air, Inc.
Orange Coast Plumbing, Inc.
Amount:
$50,000
$50,000
SPEC. NO. 04-031 - KITCHEN REMODELING - FIRE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to De La Secura, Inc. in the amount of $52,266.60 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
SPEC. NO. 04-032 - MICROSOFT WINDOWS SOFTWARE UPGRADE -
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Motion: 1. Reject the bids from CompuCom Systems, Inc. and GTSI Corp as
non-responsive.
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22.G.
22.H.
2. Award a contract to En Pointe Technologies Sales Inc. for
Microsoft Windows XP Professional software upgrade in the
amount of $17,255.88
SPEC. NO. 04-034 - RELAMPING OF SOCCER FIELD LIGHTS -PARKS,
RECREATION. & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract
to Williams & Maher, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $40,000 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
SPEC. NO. 04-036 - FULL-SIZE VANS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion: 1. Reject the bid from Fairway Ford as nonresponsive to the
specification.
22.1.
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2. Award a contract to Lake Chevrolet for the purchase of two full-
size vans in the amount not to exceed $75,939.27
SPEC. NO. 04-037 - DIGITAL COPIER, AND MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Award a contract
to Ikon Office Solutions, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $9,346.30; and a
five-year maintenance and supply contract in the annual amount not to
exceed $2,320 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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22.J.
22.K.
CONSENT CALENDAR
SPEC. NO. 04-040 - CUSTOM COMPUTER MOUNTS - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Troy Products in the amount of
$16,212.50 - Finance & Management Services Agency
SPEC. NO. 04-041 - HYBRID PRIUS VEHICLES - Award a contract to
Power Toyota of Cerritos in the amount not to exceed $123,560.38 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
25.A.
25.B.
25.C.
25.D.
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Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. through
25.D. and 25.F. through 25.1.)
AGMT NO. 2004-067 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AMENDMENT NO. 2004-01 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2028
NORTH VICTORIA DRIVE - With the Love Revocable Trust, Ron Love
and Dianne E. Davis as Trustees - Planning & Building Agency
AGMT NO. 2004-068- CONSULTING SERVICES CABLE TELEVISION
FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROCESS- With Communications Support
Group for an amount not to exceed $15,000 - City Attorney's Office
AGMT NO. 2004-069 - JAIL INMATE PHONE SERVICES - Execute an
amended agreement with SBC Services (formerly known as Pacific Bell
Phone Service) - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2004-070 - POLICE CONSULTING SERVICES - Execute an
amended agreement with DuChesne & Associates LLC, in an amount not
to exceed $30,000 - Police Department and Finance & Management
Services Agency
AGMT NO.. 2004.071 ;i;;o',M01'HER1S/DÄY<' MA~IAC.'IICELEBRATION
. ,. '. "," ...1-"" "..', ".:, "",,' .,'" - ~',!' ,':, ' ",," ,." ..' : "
ENTERTAINMENT;;... With: Hernandez Prodi.i'êüó'ris~jô':ari.ämount not to
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exceed $25,000 ...,.,Parksi, Réereatión& CommunitY SerVices
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(6)
NOES:
None (0)
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ABSTAIN:
None (0)
Pulido (1)
ABSENT:
25.F.
AGMT NO. 2004-072 - MABURY PARK WELL - Amend the agreement
with the Metropolitan Water District, Municipal Water District of Orange
County and Orange County Water District to provide city funding, in an
amount not to exceed $42,000 for park enhancements adjacent to a new
well in Mabury Park - Public Works Agency
25.G.
AGMT NO. 2004-073 - DEVELOPMENT OF A SEWER SYSTEM FATS,
OILS AND GREASE ORDINANCE - Execute an amendment to the
agreement with Environmental Engineering and Contracting, Inc. for a
total contract amount not to exceed $293,540 - Public Works Agency
25.H.
AGMT NO. 2004-074 - ENGINEERING SERVICES - With Harper and
Associates in the amount of $46,880 plus a contingency of $10,000 for a
total project amount not to exceed $56,880 - Public Works Agency
25.1.
AGMT NO. 2004-075 - STORMWATER INSPECTION SERVICES -
Execute a second amendment to the agreement with URS Inc. for the
design of exterior coatings and seismic retrofit for the East and West
Reservoirs, in the amount of $85,000 for total contract in the amount of
$470,000 - Public Works Agency
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.A.
DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA FREEWAY SIGNAGE
Motion: Adopt a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-028 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana requesting permission from the State of California
Department of Transportation for the installation of destination signs on
the 1-5 freeway and surface streets
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(6)
NOES:
None (0)
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
None (0)
Pulido (1)
55.B.
RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUNDS FOR CENTENNIAL PARK PICNIC SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS
Motion: Adopt a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-029 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for land and water conservation
grant funds for the Centennial Park picnic shelter renovation project.
MOTION: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Garcia
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
55.C.
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY'S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
BASIC
Motion: Adopt a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-030 - 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 two
new part time classification titles in the Police Department.
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Bist
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Council member Alvarez declared a potential conflict of interest due
to the proximity of her residence to one of the properties (924 N.
Lowell Street) and left the room for this item only
75.A.
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL NOS. 2004-02, 2004-03 AND 2004-04
(HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICATION NOS. 2003-45,
2004-16 AND 2004-13; AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION
NOS. 2003-47, 2004-16 AND 2004-13)
Filed by various residents to appeal the decision of the Historic Resources
Commission, which approved the placement and categorization of various
structures on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Appellants: Fernando Astran-Joe Lowell House; Alan H. Fuller-H. E. Yost
House, and Deanna Petty and Erick Peter-Forgy House
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe Countv Reporter on April 9, 2004
and notices mailed.
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Historic Resources Commission adopted a resolution approving Historic
Register Categorization for 924 N. Lowell Street at its February 5, 2004
meeting by a vote of 6-3 (Giles, Kings, O'Callaghan opposed) and
adopted a resolution approving Historic Register Categorization for 2422
N. Santiago St. and 2428 N. Oakmont Ave at its March 4, 2004 meeting
by a vote of 7-2 (Gartner, Kings opposed)
Staff Presentation by Steve Harding, Planning & Building Executive
Director
Written Communication: None
Speakers: Fernando Astran, owner of the property at 924 N. Lowell Street,
addressed the Council and requested that his property not be included on
the Historic Register; he stated that he did not see a benefit from this
designation
Erick Peter, owner of the property located at 2428 N. Oakmont Ave
opposed placing his property on the historic register; he felt that this action
would adversely affect the value of his property
Gordon Bricken expressed concern that a property owner had to appeal a
decision by the Historic Resources Commission that was not requested or
wanted. He stated that he believed the process should be voluntary
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Public hearing closed
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Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Christy asked staff if
placement on the Historic Register was voluntary; the City Manager noted
that under this program, the Historic Resources Commission and the City
Council have the right to make that decision. He further noted that if a
property owner is not satisfied with the decision, it can be appealed. He
further noted that since the property owners did not appear before the
Commission, staff was recommending that the matter be remanded back
to the commission for further consideration and testimony from the
affected homeowners.
Council member Christy noted that she would like to see a process that
works better for the residents in terms of time lines. Councilmember
Solorio asked that the Historic Resources Commission be given copies of
the testimony from the public. Council debate continued.
Motion: Remand Appeal Nos. 2004-02, 2004-03 and 2004-04 back to the
Historic Resources Commission for further consideration.
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (5)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Alvarez, Pulido (2)
Council member Christy declared a potential conflict of interest on
Item 75B due to her employment with Citibank and as a registered
representative of Citicorp Investment Services and left the room for
this item only
75.B.
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2003-03 TO
CHANGE THE ZONING OF FOUR PROPERTIES FROM LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL (M-1) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 60 (SD-60) AND
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2003-03 TO AMEND THE
SD 60 STANDARDS - 1851, 1901, 1921, 1941, 1961,2009 AND 2101
EAST EDINGER AVENUE.
Filed by the City of Santa Ana, Redevelopment Agency, to change the
zoning designation from M-1 to SD-60, to expand the boundaries of the
Santa Ana Auto Mall and to amend the provisions, standards and uses
within the Specific Development No. 60 at 1851,1901,1921,1941,1961,
2009 and 2101 East Edinger Avenue.
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Legal Notice published in the Oranae Countv Reporter on April 9, 2004
and legal notices mailed
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its March
22, 2004 meeting by a vote of 7-0. The Planning Commission amended
Section 7 A and B of the Specific Development No. 60 to require the
landscape plan to be brought back before the Commission for review and
approval.
APPLICANT: City of Santa Ana Redevelopment Aaencv
Staff Presentation by Steve Harding, Planning & Building Executive
Director
Written Communication: None
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2650 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana rezoning the properties located at 1851, 1901, 1921, 1941,
1961,2009 and 2101 East Edinger Avenue from light industrial (M1) to
specific development district 60 (SD-60) (AA no. 2003-03) and amending
specific development district No. 60 (SD-60) (ZOA No. 2003-03)
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(5)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Christy, Pulido (2)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
75.C.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-03,
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-01, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 2004-01 (COUNTY MAP NO. 16558), SITE PLAN REVIEW NO.
2004-01, PRIVATE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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AND RELATED ACTIONS FOR THE SANTIAGO STREET LOFTS
DEVELOPMENT
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 5 and 12,
2004 and notices mailed
On March 22, 2004, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2003-
182 and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. Additionally,
the Commission recommended that the Council adopt an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004-01 and adopt a
resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-03, Site Plan
Review No. 2004-01 and Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-01 (County Map
No. 16558) by a vote of 7-0.
Staff Presentation by Steve Harding, Planning & Building Executive
Director
Written Communication: None
Speakers: John Parker, representing Greystone Homes, and David
Dirienzo representing Urban West Strategies addressed the Council in
support of this project. Public hearing closed
Council discussion ensued.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Motion:
1. Adopt Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-031 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving mitigated negative declaration and
mitigated monitoring program; conditional use permit No. 2004-03 as
conditioned for construction of live/workshop/studios; site plan review
No. 2004-01 and tentative parcel map No. 2004-01 for the properties
located at 901-920 East Santa Ana Boulevard, 901-927 East Santa
Ana Boulevard and 920 North Santiago Street
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2651 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana amending specific development No. 71, pertaining to
Santiago Street lofts (SD-71) and to repeal Santa Ana Municipal Code
Section 41-749 (ZOA No. 2004-01)
3. Adopt Resolution.
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COUNCIL ACTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-032 - 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
Ana pursuant to a disposition and development agreement between the
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana, and
Santa Ana Transit Village, LLC, for the sale of certain real property in
the inter city commuter station redevelopment project and approving the
sale of said real property upon the terms and conditions contained in
that agreement
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy,
Solorio (6)
Franklin, Garcia,
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Pulido (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 7:59 P.M.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 8:00 P.M.
20A
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY FUNDING
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission at its regular meeting of April 6, 2004 by a vote of
7-0.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-146 - Recognizing $121,200 in
Family Self-Sufficiency funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development and appropriate the same.
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy,
Solorio (6)
Franklin, Garcia,
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NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Pulido (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 8:00 P.M. AND
RECONVENED THE REGULAR SESSION AT 8:01 P.M.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:01 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 8:08 P.M. WITH SAME
MEMBERS PRESENT
WORK STUDY SESSION
WSA
Housing Authority Update - Community Development Agency
Linda Foster, Housing Authority Coordinator presented an update on the
City's Housing Authority. Highlights of this presentation are as follows:
. In 1974, designated by the State of California as a Housing Authority
under Health and Safety Code 34200-34606
. Funding to administer the Section 8 Program is through the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
. There is currently a waiting list of 9,315 families/individuals; preference
is given to Santa Ana residents or individuals who work in Santa Ana
. The household types of participants include: Family (50%), Disabled
(24%). Elderly (18%), and other (8%)
. Housing Choice Voucher Program assistance is for familieslindividuals
whose income is at 50% or below the median income for Orange
County
. Families/individuals chose any type of housing where the owner
agrees to participate in the program
. Units are inspected initially and annually to insure they meet Housing
Quality Standards (HQS)
. The family/individual pays a minimum of 30% and not more than 40%
of their income for new leases
. Family Unification Vouchers - Santa Ana Housing Authority has
Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange Social
Service Agency
. This program serves families for whom the lack of adequate housing is
a primary factor in separation, or threat of imminent separation, of
children from their families
. Eligible families are referred from the County of Orange Social Service
Agency and must meet all Housing Choice Voucher eligibility criteria
. Section 8 new construction program - Santa Ana Towers - comprised
of 198 one bedroom Senior units
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. Santa Ana Housing Authority serves as program administrator to
insure owner compliance with all regulations
. Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program - Developed by HUD to
encourage Housing Authorities to implement local strategies to help
assisted families obtain employment that will lead to economic
independence and self-sufficiency
. Santa Ana Housing Authority works with individuals who sign a
contract of participation for a five-year term which sets individual goals
for each participant
. The Santa Ana Housing Authority works with schools, businesses and
other local partners to develop a program that gives participants an
opportunity to gain skills and experience to enable them to obtain
employment
. There are 187 active FSS participants and 58 FSS graduates since the
inception of the program in October 1993; of the graduates, 40 are no
longer receiving housing assistance
. In the last Rental Integrity Monitoring Review by HUD, there were no
negative findings and the Authority was recommended for Best
Practices Award for file structure
. In the Single Audit review, there were no negative findings and the
Authority received comments on superior file structure and
maintenance
. President Bush's 2005 proposed flexible voucher program would
impact Santa Ana Housing Authority: reduce voucher funding by 12%;
reduce 310 families from program and reduce administrative funding
estimated at 25%
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COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Brierly, representing the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association,
reported that the Association planned to be more active and priorities
include the repair of sewers and repair and slurry of streets in the
neighborhood
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember Garcia
. Asked the Executive Director, Public Works Agency, when work would
begin on Newhope. Jim Ross, Executive Director replied that the
project is under construction and is projected to be a 9-12 month
project
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COMMENTS
Council member Alvarez
. Thanked all staff who are working on making the May 8, 2004 Mariachi
Festival a successful event
ADJOURNMENT - 8:40 P.M. to May 3,2004, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Room 831,20
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
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Clerk of the Council
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