HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-06MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 6, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CiViC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:20 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
BRETT E. FRANKLIN, Mayor Pro Tem
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION
Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
25 Years of Service
Stephen Poe, Fleet Equipment Technician II
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Stuart Faber, Manager of
Starbucks Coffee in recognition of their generosity in hosting the "Celebrate the City
Mixer'' held on October 25, 2002
Plaque presented to MAYOR PULIDO in recognition of the City's sponsorship in the
"Mayor.s Cup Basketball Tournament" by Greg Coombs of Century High School
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 6, 2003
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Jerry King for his
invaluable service on the Orange County Water District Board
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Dr. Sara Lundquist,
Director of Student Services at Santa Ana College for recently earning her Ph.D. and for
outstanding service at Santa Ana College
Proclamation presented by COUNClLMEMBER SOLORIO to Mr. Sandy Sigal of
NewMark Merrill Company for their outstanding redevelopment of the Bristol-Warner
Village
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Cory
Timpson of the Orange County Congregation Community Organization; Lupe Tinajero,
Vicente Robles, Carmen Tapia and Juan Tapia of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church; and
Santa Ana Police Lieutenant Mike Foote for Project SAINT
Proclamation and Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER
SOLORIO to Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees and
Chancellor Dr. Eddie Hernandez for their efforts on the successful passage of Measure E
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Councilmember Alvarez requested that item 13.B. be pulled for separate discussion
· Mayor Pulido requested that item 25.D. be pulled for separate discussion
· Item 30.A. was continued to the January 21, 2003 Council meeting at the request of
the applicant
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2002
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2002
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
11.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-18.2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
UPDATING AUTHORITY IN PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE CITATIONS
Placed on first reading at the December 16, 2002 Council Meeting and
approved by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Oranqe County Reporter on December 20, 2002
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2520 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
amending Section 1-18.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding the
Public Works Agency authority to issue citations - Public Works Agency
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
Motion:
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT - JANUARY 2, 2003
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board/Commission
Cable Television Advisory Board
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Workforce Investment Board
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
Vacancies Ward
1 5
1 Sr. Tenant
3
2, 6 & Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
Cable Television Advisory Board
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Environmental & Transp. Committee
Historic Resources
Human Relations
Library
Personnel
Planning
Youth Commission - Regular
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
Expired Term
3
3
Ward
2, 4, and 6
2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
3 2, 4, and 6
33
Motion:
Approve appointments.
Councilmember Alberta Christy as the City's Representative and
Councilmember Mike Garcia as the City's Alternate Representative on the
Orange County Sanitation District Board
Councilmember Alvarez and Councilmember Bist expressed concerns
about the appointment of the City's representative on the Orange County
Sanitation District Board. It was noted that the Sanitation Board faces
difficult decisions relative to increasing fees to support necessary and
mandated operating expenses. Members emphasized the need for the
City's representative to be able to support and articulate the City Council's
position on these issues.
The Councilmembers noted that they supported the nomination of Mike
Garcia as the City's alternate representative.
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES: Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido Solorio (5)
NOES: Alvarez, Bist (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
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
15.1.)
15.A.
15.B.
15.C.
15.D.
Council Meetinq Aqendas Meetinq Date Posted
Notice of Adjournment 12/16/02
City Council Meeting Agenda 12/16/02
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda 12/16/02 12/13/02
Revised Council Agenda 12/16/02 12/13/02
Time
12/17/02 3:45 p.m.
12/12/02 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
15.H.
15.1.
Council Committee Aqendas Meetinq Date Posted
Park Development (cancel) 12/24/02 12/19/02
Arts & Culture (cancel) 12/23/02 12/13/02
South Main Street (cancel) 12/18/02 12/13/02
Public Safety (cancel) 12/16/02 12/13/02
Education & Youth Programs
(cancel) 12/23/02
01/02/03
Time
1:40 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
19.B.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
ACCEPTING FUNDS FOR THE SEVENTEENTH STREET AT SR-55
OVERCROSSING APPROACH PROJECT
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-133 - Accepting funds in the
amount of $196,678.00 into the Measure M Street Construction Fund and
appropriating same to the Measure M Street Construction Fund for
construction of the north leg of the Seventeenth Street and Tustin Avenue
intersection improvements - Public Works Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.J.)
22 .A.
SPEC. NO. 02-128 - CHEMICALS - SOIL, PLANT, AND WATER
TREATMENT - PARKS AND RECREATION Award contracts for
chemicals for a two-year period with provision for two one year renewals in
the not-to-exceed annual amounts as follows:
Location:
Bidder:
Western Farm Service Santa Ana
Kim-Kinetics Downey
Laboratories
United Horticultural Corona
Supply
Categories: Amount:
Herbicides, Soil Treatment,
and Additives
Water Treatment
Insecticides
Fertilizers
$79,654.00
45,165.00
11,596.00
22.B.
SPEC. NO. 02-136 - INSTALLATION OF LINE STOPS - PUBLIC WORKS -
Award a contract to International Flow Technologies, Inc. to install two 20-
inch line stops, in the total amount of $17,500.00 Finance and
Management Services
22.C.
SPEC. NO. 02-139 - CONCRETE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT - FIRE
DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to MVP Commercial, inc. for concrete
removal and replacement in an amount not to exceed $62,325.00 - Finance
and Management Services
22.D.
SPEC. NO. 02-143 - SUNDRY FOOD, AND PAPER GOODS - Award a
contract to Smart & Final for sundry food and paper goods for a three-year
period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to
exceed $70,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.E.
SPEC. NO. 02-144 - REPROGRAPHIC PAPER AND ENVELOPES
CENTRAL SERVICES
1. Reject the bid from Nationwide Papers as non-responsive.
2. Award a contract to Unisource Corporation for reprographic papers and
envelopes for a one-year period with provision for two one-year
renewals in an amount not to exceed $94,975.00 - Finance and
Management Services
CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.F.
22.G.
22.H.
22.J.
SPEC. NO. 02-146- DIESEL FUEL- FLEET SERVICES
1. Withdraw the contract with General Petroleum, for the purchase of diesel
gasoline fuel.
Award a contract to Southern Counties Oil, under the County of Orange
Cooperative Agreement, for the purchase of diesel gasoline fuel for a
one-year period with provisions for three one-year renewals, in an
annual amount not to exceed $180,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services
SPEC. NO. 02-148 - CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
- PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Corrpro Companies, Inc.
to replace a cathodic protection system in the total amount of $11,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 02-149 VIDEO PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT FIRE
DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Audio Video Supply Inc., to provide
and deliver video production equipment and furniture in the amount of
$20,856.00 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 02-151 STAKE BED DUMP TRUCKS FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
1. Reject the bid from Thorson Motor Center as non-responsive.
2. Award a contract to West Covina Motors, Inc. d/b/a Clippinger Chevrolet
Oldsmobile for the purchase of three stake bed dump trucks in an
amount not to exceed $97,465.88 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 02-161 - SERVICE AWARDS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS -
FINANCE DEPARTMENT - Award contracts for service awards and
promotional items for a one-year period in the following not-to-exceed
annual amounts:
Vendor:
Best Impressions, Inc.
California Marketing Group
Gizmo
Great Promos
JH Recognition Co.
McVicker & Associates
Vail Dunlap & Associates
Location:
La Salle, IL
Garden Grove, CA
Tustin, CA
Laguna Hills, CA
Portland, OR
Laguna Hills, CA
Santa Ana, CA
Amount:
$10,000.00
15,000.00
12,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
25,000.00
10,000.00
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS
23.A.
Motion:
PROJECT NO. 1824
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
OMNIBUS CONCRETE REPLACEMENT AT
1. Award a contract to Ranco Corporation, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices for an estimated amount
of $426,486.50 for concrete replacement at various locations
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $522,400.00 - 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
2S.C.)
25.A.
AGMT NO. 2003-001 & 002 - WASTE MANAGEMENT Execute
amendments to the agreement with Waste Management and Ware Disposal
for the hauling and processing of construction and demolition debris,
extending the term of the agreements for one month with eleven one-month
options, to be authorized by the Executive Director of Public Works - Public
Works Agency
25.B.
AGMT NO. 2003-003 TEMPORARY ENGINEERING SERVICES
Execute an amendment to the agreement with Pro Source in the amount of
$10,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00 - Public Works
Agency
25.C.
AGMT NO. 2003-004 - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ENGINEERING AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - Execute an agreement with Berryman
Henigar in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to provide assessment
district engineering and development services - Public Works Agency
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin declared a conflict of interest on item 25.D.
and left the Chamber during the discussion and vote on this matter
AGMT NO. 2003-005 - SANTA ANA SECOND MAIN TRACK PROJECT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Richard Stowe addressed the City Council and commended staff for
reaching an agreement with Metrolink on this matter.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Jim Ross, Executive Director, Public Works Agency, presented a brief
overview of the negotiations with Metrolink with respect to mitigation
measures developed to reduce significant impacts to the neighborhoods
adjacent to the project.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
Execute a Settlement Agreement with Metrolink regarding the Santa Ana
Second Main Track Project - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Pulido Solorio
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Franklin (1)
25.E.
Motion:
AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY AT 2302 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET WITH THE
HENNESSEY GROUP
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-006 - Execute an agreement for the sale and purchase
of city property located at 2302 East Seventeenth Street to the
Hennessey Group for a total price of $300,000.00
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-138 - Accepting $300,000.00
into the sale of land revenue account and appropriating the funds in
Measure M Street Construction expenditure account - Public Works
Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JANUARY 6, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES
30.A.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-12 AND VARIANCE NO. 2002-08:
1727 EAST DYER ROAD
Continued from the December 16, 2002 Council meeting by a 7-0 vote
Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-12 for a gas station/mini-market and to
operate between midnight and 5:00 a.m.; Variance No. 2002-08 for a
driveway within 150 feet of a corner radius
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 23, 2002 by a 6-0 vote (Richardson absent)
Motion:
Continue consideration of matter to the January 21, 2003 Council
meeting pursuant to a request from the applicant - Planning and
Building Agency
30.B.
Motion:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-26:3080 SOUTH HARBOR
BOULEVARD
To allow the maximum office floor area to exceed 30 percent at 3080 S.
Harbor Boulevard in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district.
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on December
9, 2002 by a 7-0 vote
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2002-26 as conditioned.
Applicant: David and Diane Hahnfeld, Bankers Diversified Mortoaoe
30.C,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-27: 1901 EAST FOURTH
STREET, SUITE 260
To allow operation of a 1700 square-foot technical/professional school
within the Professional zoning district.
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on December
9, 2002 by a 7-0 vote
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JANUARY 6, 2003
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2002-27 as conditioned.
Applicant: Professional Career Institute
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
Motion:
55.A.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RESTRUCTURE THE CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEES
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-001 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana establishing certain committees of the City Council
MOTION: AIvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Christy
AIvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
55.B
Motion:
STREET NAMING NO. 02-01 ARMSTRONG RANCH DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED AT 1801-2001 WEST MacARTHUR BOULEVARD
Street name consideration continued from October 7, 2002 Council meeting
by a 7-0 vote
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana to name the streets located within the Armstrong Ranch
Residential Project - Planning and Building Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 6, 2003
75.A.
Motion:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MOTION:Alvamz
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Bist
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEAL NO. 2002-03: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-13 TO
ALLOW A TYPE 20 ABC LICENSE AT AN AM/PM MINI-MARKET AT 1727
EAST DYER ROAD
Continued from the December 16, 2002 Council meeting by a 7-0 vote
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on
November 22, 2002
Recommended action denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-13
approved by the Planning Commission on October 28, 2002 by a 6-0 vote
(Doughty absent)
Continue consideration of matter to the January 21, 2003 Council
meeting at the request of the applicant
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Applicant: B.P. West Coast Products, LLC
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JANUARY 6, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.B
Motion:
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-85 TO AMEND VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
To modify various sections of Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
to clarify existing terms and definitions. The proposed changes also clarify
the Historic Resource Commission's specific duties and allow for a formal
approval process related to the Commission's review of exterior
modifications to a historic property.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on December 20,
2002
Staff report presented by Deputy City Manager for Development Services
Nelson
No written communication received on this item
No public speakers; Public hearing closed
1. Approve and adopt Negative Declaration Environmental Review No.
2002-84.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2521 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Aha amending Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code regarding places of historical and architectural significance
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.C.
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES OPERATIONAL TRANSITION
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reqister on December 27 and
January 3, 2003
Staff report presented by Police Chief Walters
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JANUARY 6, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
No written communication received on this item
Nathan Hittle addressed the Council in support of the transfer of the animal
shelter operations to the County of Orange
Public hearing closed
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-007 - Execute an agreement with the County of
Orange, to provide animal care services for a period of five months from
February 1, 2003 to June 30, 2003 in a gross amount estimated at
$302,147.00 with an additional one time payment of $135,500 for facility
improvements, with an option for annual renewals in a gross amount
estimated at $590,650.00 for the first full year July 1, 2003 to June 30,
2004.
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-004 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana adopting the County of Orange fee schedule relating
and disposal of impounded animals Police
to the redemption
Department
AYES:
MOTION: Bist
VOTE:
NOES:
SECOND: Franklin
AIvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.D.
CONDEMNATION OF ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3414 SOUTH MAIN STREET FOR THE MAIN AND
MacARTHUR INTERSECTION - PROJECT 1733
To consider acquisition of land to accommodate the southbound right-turn-
only lane. The City will acquire 1,350 square-feet of right of way and a
1,576 square-foot construction easement.
Legal Notices mailed to property owners on December 6, 2002
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JANUARY 6, 2003
Motion:
75.E.
Motion:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Staff report presented by Public Works Director Ross
No written communication received on this item
No public speakers; public hearing closed
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-005 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and
necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the
City of Santa Ana (Amc located at 3414 South Main Street)
MOTION: AIvarez SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CONDEMNATION OF MOBIL OIL CORPORATION PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 100 WEST MacARTHUR FOR THE MAIN AND MacARTHUR
INTERSECTION - PROJECT 1733
To consider acquisition of land to accommodate the eastbound right-turn-
only lane. The City will acquire 600 square feet of right of way, a 1,576
square-foot construction easement and a 243 square-foot landscape
easement
Legal Notices mailed to property owners on December 6, 2002
Staff report presented by Public Works Director Ross
No written communication received on this item
No public speakers; Public hearing closed
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-006- A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and
necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the
City of Santa Aha (Mobil Oil Company located at 100 West MacArthur
Boulevard)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JANUARY 6, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
75.F.
Motion:
CONDEMNATION OF TURNER PROPERTIES PROPERTY LOCATED AT
110 WEST MacARTHUR FOR THE MAIN AND MacARTHUR
INTERSECTION - PROJECT 1733
To consider acquisition of land to accommodate the eastbound right-turn-
only lane. The City will acquire 416 square feet of right of way, a 3,617
square-foot construction easement and a 533 square-foot landscape
easement.
Legal Notices mailed to property owners on December 6, 2002
Staff report presented by Public Works Director Ross
Written communication received from Mary Kathleen Turner, owner of the
subject property requesting to be heard on the matter
No public speakers; Public hearing closed
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-007- A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and
necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the
City of Santa Ana (Turner Properties located at 110 MacArthur Boulevard)
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido
Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JANUARY 6, 2003
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
AT 8:03 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:08 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alex Vega addressed the Council in support of the French Park barriers and
the need to protect the children of the neighborhoods; Jose Sanchez
reported that the City's legal case against him had been dropped by the
Court; Antonio Vega presented a petition to the Council requesting a
rehabilitation center for children in Santa Ana; Eric Soto and John Vega also
spoke in support of this petition.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia:
· Thanked the City Manager and Public Works staff for their efforts on
behalf of the city in reaching a settlement agreement with Metrolink
on the second track; asked staff to look at additional safety
improvements at railroad crossings
· Thanked the Fire and Police Departments for successful holiday toy
drives
· Asked staff to work on ways to protect Iow and moderate income
housing funds which are in jeopardy due to budget cuts
Councilmember Solorio:
· Wished everyone a happy new year
· Thanked staff for all their efforts and responsiveness to the Council
and residents of the City; and noted that he was looking forward to
working with staff in the coming year
· Thanked the City Manager and the City Attorney for their efforts with
respect to the John Wayne Airport corridor and noted that the
Federal Aviation Authority supports continuation of the evening
curfew at John Wayne Airport
Councilmember Christy:
· Noted that there were store openings during the holidays including
the new Trader Joe's on Bristol and a new Italian Restaurant at the
corner of Fairview and Warner and encouraged the Council and
residents to patronize these establishments
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JANUARY 6, 2003
COMMENTS
· Announced that Bally's Health Club and the owners of the old Bicycle
Club have reached agreement on use of this site at Bristol and
MacArthur for a wine tasting restaurant which is in planning review
· Noted that the annual Youth Exposition will be held this year at
Centennial Regional Park on March 16, 2003 and encouraged
sponsors and vendors who deal with the City's youth to participate in
this event
· Congratulated the Central City Neighborhood Association and City
staff for working together to improve the neighborhood by changing
the negative elements; she noted that a bar involved in frequent
police activity had lost its liquor license and the neighborhood is now
looking at housing opportunities at this site
· Noted that there was a recent article in the Orange County Register
relative to federal fines against oil companies for repairs necessary
as a result of underground tank leakage
Councilmember Bist:
· Asked the Parks and Recreation Agency to assist in recruiting
applicants for the Youth Commission
· Noted that an Art Bar has recently opened in the Santora building
and that it offers individuals an opportunity to try their hand at various
art projects; she noted that it is located in the basement and operates
Saturday, Sunday and Mondays from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
· Noted that the City is currently in discussions with Westfield
Corporation relative to improvements at Main Place and expressed
concern about plans to replace the fountain near the Nordstrom store
with a cosmetic counter
· Encouraged residents to vote in the February 4, 2003 Santa Ana
Unified School District Special Recall Election
Councilmember Alvarez:
· Informed residents that there were fewer polling places for the
February 4th election because it is a "special" election and
encouraged voters to check their sample ballots for their polling place
and to remember to vote
· Asked residents to support the City and the City's staff in the
upcoming months as the City and the State face many challenges
with respect to the current state budget crisis
· Wished everyone success in 2003
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin:
· Asked the City Manager to contact the Orange County Water District
for informational material on groundwater contamination in response
to Councilmember Christy's concerns
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JANUARY 6, 2003
COMMENTS
· Congratulated Mater Del High School's basketball team on the
national exposure received on ESPN at the recent basketball finals
· Noted that there were many trees down as a result of strong Santa
Ana winds and encouraged residents to keep a closer eye on pets
and also to check on neighbors
· Complimented Mike Metzler and the Santa Ana Chamber of
Commerce on the CityLine publication and its local news coverage;
he noted that this newspaper is a great source of positive information
about Santa Ana
Mayor Pulido:
· Wished everyone a good year and noted that there were a lot of
challenging issues facing the City in the new year but that the City
was up to the challenge
ADJOURNMENT - 8:37 P.M. - To Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the Police
Chief's Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
.... -Pa'[ncia E. Healy,
Clerk of the Council
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JANUARY 6, 2003