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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