HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-03MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 3, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CiViC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:10 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor (7:48 p.m.)
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 Pro Tem Franklin
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
David Mitchell, Police Chaplain
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Glenn Mondo for his
outstanding involvement in the community
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Mexican
Consul, Luis Miguel Ortiz Haro Amieva for his generous donation of 700 books to the Santa
Ana Public Library
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
20 Years of Service
Ted Lucas, Police Officer
25 Years of Service
Eddie L. Bentley, Fleet Equipment
Supervisor
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 44 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
PRESENTATIONS
Special Presentation by Linda Moulton Patterson, Chair of the California Integrated Waste
Management Board presented to the City of Santa Ana for meeting recycling goal
*City Seal Tile presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to John M. Coil for his
invaluable service on the Personnel Board
City Seal Tile presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Molly Doughty for her
invaluable service on the Planning Commission
Reading City Award presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Shannon Whaley for
receiving a grant funded by Proposition 10 for the Orange County Children and Family
Commission which enabled the expansion of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Program's capacity through collaborations with several agencies, including the Santa Ana
Public Library
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Susan Blanco in recognition
of her attainment as the 2003 Santa Ana Unified School District's Regional Occupation
Program Business Leader of the Year Award
Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Jackson Corey
Tobiska for being a candidate for the 2003 Presidential Scholars Program and for his
superior academic and artistic achievement
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN AND
COUNCILMEMBER BIST to the following organizations and individuals for their generosity
and donations to the Santa Ana Animal Shelter Center
Animal Assistance League of
Orange County
Jacque Keener- President
Delynn Moutier - Contact
Home Depot
Art Silva - Store Manager
Gayle Noble - Donation contact
Irvine Animal Care Center
Ron Edwards - Manager
Eliza Rubenstein - Program
Coordinator
Kylie Wiggins - 3rd Chance
Coordinator
Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.
Klm Hamilton - Sales Rep.
Petco Foundation
Paul Jolly - Director
PetSmart
Bob Thaete - Store Director
Anthony Rezendez-
Donations/Adoption Event
contact
Wal-Mart
Jorge Sabido - Store Director
Maria Valencia - Donation contact
Volunteers
Joy Papcum
Teresa Jackson
*Stephanie Olsowska
*Luke Winstead
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 45 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNClLMEMBER SOLORIO to the Civic
Center Barrio Board for their outstanding contributions in creating and rehabilitating housing
projects throughout the City
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Jose Luis
Rodriguez owner of Super Antojitos Restaurants for being an exemplary business and
community leader
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY recognizing February 2003 as
Black History Month to Mission with Benevolence Foundation and representatives Ali
Bryant, Marium Bryant, Shelbie Brown, Lavell Brown, Sherese Holmes, Vanessa Holmes,
Shirley Warren, and Therese Kovach
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Orange
County Probation Department, Mervyn's and the Friends of Parks & Recreation for their
generous donations to the Santa Anita Read and Create Program
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to the following
City employees for their efforts in improving the quality of life in the Artesia Pilar, Casa
Bonita, Central City, Flower Park, Pico-Lowell, Riverview West, Santa Anita,
Townsend/Raitt, Washington Square, and Windsor Village North Neighborhoods
Lt. Dave Valentin
Lt. Mike Foote
Sergeant Carlos Rojas
Cpl. Roger Alfaro
Officer Juan Gonzales
Sergeant Ron Grace
*Officer Patricia Navarro
Officer Michelle Perry
Officer Rudy Reynoso
*Officer Ramona Ruiz
Corporal Enrique Esparza
Officer Art Carranza
Officer Leo Rodriguez
PSO Sylvia Guillen
PSO Gloria Perez
Jesus Montoya
Lisa Ruvalcava
Virginia Adame
District Manager, Scott Kutner
District Manager, Regan Candelario
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Hines Nursery for
their generous donation of landscape materials to Santa Ana Fire Station #6
*Not Present
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by Clerk of the Council to the following:
Name Board Ward Rep.
Roy Russell Cable Television Advisory Committee Ward 2
Judith Herrera Youth Commission Ward 2
Rita Corpin Historic Resources Commission Ward 4
Yuri Lara Youth Commission - Regular Ward 4
Philip Chinn Historic Resources Commission Ward 6
Anahi Cazales Youth Commission - Regular Ward 6
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 46 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin announced the following modifications to the Consent
Calendar:
· Councilmember Christy requested to be recorded as a "No" vote on Item 31.A.
· Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION:AIvarez
SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Solorio
(6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21,2003
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21,2003
ORDINANCE
11.A.
SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING VARIOUS UNIFORM AND CALIFORNIA
BUILDING REGULATIONS, TOGETHER WITH AMENDMENTS AND
"FINDINGS"TO THESE CODES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN LOCAL
STANDARDS
Placed on first reading at the January 21, 2003 Council Meeting and
approved by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Orange Countv ReDorter on January 24, 2003
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 47 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2522 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Chapter 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code to adopt and amend the most recently enacted California Building
Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California
Mechanical Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code,
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Sign
Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, Uniform Fire
Code together with permits, fee collection and penalties related thereto
and repeal of code sections in conflict therewith
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT- JANUARY 15, 2003
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board/Commission
Cable Television Advisory Board
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Environmental & Transp.
Workforce Investment Board
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
Vacancies Ward
1 5
1 Sr. Tenant
1 1
3
1_ Mayor
7
Board/Commission Expired Term Ward
Board of Parks & Recreation 3 2, 4, and 6
Cable Television Advisory Board 2 4, and 6
Human Relations 1 4
Library 2 2 and 6
Planning 1 4
Youth Commission - Alternate 2_ 2 and 6
TOTAL 11
13.C.
Motion:
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Eloise Morales to the Library Board recommended by
Councilmember Garcia as the Ward 6 representative for a full-term
expiring on November 30, 2006 (replace John Davies)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 48 FEBRUARY 3, 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.H.)
15.A.
15.B.
15.C.
15.D.
Council Meetin,q Aqendas
Notice of Adjournment
City Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Revised
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda
Meetinq Date Posted Time
01/21/03 01/10/03 3:25 p.m.
01/21/03 01/16/03 10:00 a.m.
01/21/03 01/17/03 4:00 p.m.
01/21/03 01/17/03 4:00 p.m.
Council CommitteeAqendas Meetino Date Posted Time
15.E. Park Development / Joint
Use (Cancellation) 01/28/03 01/24/03 10:20 a.m.
15.F. Neighborhood Improvement
(Cancellation) 01/28/03 01/21/03 2:30 p.m.
15.G. Public Safety (Cancellation) 01/21/03 01/16/03 2:00 p.m.
15.H.
Board / Commission ResignationDate Posted Time
Harvey De La Torre, ETAC 01/17/03 01/17/03 12:45 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve settlement
Antonio Baca vs. City of Santa Ana, Case No. AHM 0073537 & 0085368
Stipulated disability $52, 063.00
19.B.
EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 49 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
19.C.
Motion:
QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31,
2002
Receive and file report - Finance and Management Services
19.D.
Motion:
19.E.
Motion:
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS DUES
Authorize the City of Santa Ana's membership with the United States
Conference of Mayors in the amount of $13,185.00 - City Manager's
Office
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL DUES
Authorize the City of Santa Ana's membership with the League of
California Cities in the amount of $46,395.00 - City Manager's Office
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF
THE SANTA ANITA READ AND CREATE PROGRAM
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-161 - Accepting a $1,500.00
donation from Mervyn's Clothing Store and $1,500.00 from the Friends of
Parks and Recreation in revenue account and appropriate the funds to the
expenditure account for support of the Santa Anita Read and Create
Program - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
20.B.
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
REVENUE FUNDS
Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-152 - Recognizing Criminal
Activity Revenue Funds in the amount of $380,575.00 and appropriate
same into the Criminal Activity Expenditure Accounts - Police Department
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CONSENT CALENDAR
20.C.
Motion:
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ADDITIONAL
WORKER FUNDS
DISLOCATED
Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-158 - Recognizing additional
revenue of $2,160.00 in Title I Dislocated Worker funds from the State of
California for Workforce Investment Act programs Community
Development Agency
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.E.)
22.A.
SPEC. NO. 00-143 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR
CENTERS - PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
AGENCY - Renew the contract with Western Transit Systems, Inc. to
provide transportation services for the Senior Centers for a one-year
period in an annual amount not to exceed $28,800.00 - Finance and
Management Services
22.B.
SPEC. NO. 00-172 - TROPHIES, PLAQUES AND AWARDS - VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS - Renew the contract with Players Choice for the
purchase of trophies, plaques and awards for a one-year period in an
annual amount not to exceed $45,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services
22.C.
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 $30,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services
22.D.
SPEC. NO. 02-155 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SOURCE
BATTERIES - POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. Authorize payment to MGE UPS Systems for uninterruptible power
source batteries in the amount of $15,000.00
Award a contract to Motive Energy Telecomm for uninterruptible power
source batteries in an amount not to exceed $20,145.18.- Finance and
Management Services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 51 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.E.
SPEC. NO. 03-003 FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE TURNOUT
CLOTHING - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to 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 $50,000, and
an additional $10,000.00 on the annual blanket contract - Finance and
Management Services
PROJECTS
23.A.
Motion:
PROJ. NO. 4091 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2; SEGERSTROM AVENUE
STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION FROM 330 EAST OF O.C.F.C.D.
CHANNEL TO BRISTOL STREET
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the reconstruction of the
underground box culvert located at Bristol Street and Segerstrom
Avenue for an estimated price of $90,000.00- Public Works Agency
23.B.
Motion:
PROJ. NOS 7881 AND 3181 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5;
CORNERSTONE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT
Approve Change Order No. 5 for the Cornerstone Village
Improvements for an estimated price of $65,000.00 - Public Works
Agency
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A.
through 25.F.)
25.A.
AGMT NO. 2003-016 - SALE OF VACANT LOT LOCATED AT 2606
WESTMINSTER AVENUE - Execute an agreement for the sale of City
property located at 2606 Westminster Avenue to Pamela Nguyen - Public
Works Agency
25.B.
AGMT NO. 2003-017 - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA ANA -
Execute an agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana for
$50,000.00 to provide outreach services - Finance and Management
Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
25.C.
25.D.
25.E.
25.F.
AGMT NO. 2003-018 - INTERNET ACCESS - Execute an agreement with
PSINet COGENT, for internet access service for a three-year period with
option to renew for three additional one-year terms, in an amount not to
exceed $85,000.00 per year - Finance and Management Services
AGMT NO. 2003-019 - FREEWAY CHEVRON - Amend the contract with
Freeway Chevron to increase the aggregate limit by $10,000.00 for
purchase of gasoline under the Welfare-to-Work and Workforce
Investment Act Client Gas Voucher policy - Community Development
Agency
AGMT NO. 2003-020 - HISPANIC BUSINESS CONSULTANTS - Execute
a contract amendment with Hispanic Business Consultants to increase the
amount of the contract to $45,000.00 - Community Development Agency
AGMT NO. 2003-021 AIDS SERVICES FOUNDATION ORANGE
COUNTY - Execute an agreement between the City of Santa Ana and
AIDS Services Foundation Orange County in an amount not to exceed
$232,686.00 to provide funding for a supportive housing facility in the City
of Anaheim - Community Development Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
30.A.
DEED NO. 8056 - QUITCLAIM OF VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS AT
1301 AND 1325 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET
Motion:
Execute a Quitclaim Deed to Alice G. Schmid, Trustee of the Alice G.
Schmid Revocable Trust Under Instrument Dated January 6, 1990,
and Mildred Adelia Duval, Trustee of the Mildred Adelia Duval Trust
Under Trust Agreement Dated February 7, 1997, quitclaiming the
City's interest in vehicular access rights at 1301 and 1325 East
Seventeenth Street - Public Works Agency
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-18 AND VARIANCE NO. 2002-
10:1517 NORTH FAIRVIEW
To construct a wireless communication facility and to exceed the allowable
height at 1517 N. Fairview.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 53 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on January
13, 2003 by a 7-0 vote
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2002-18 as conditioned and Variance No. 2002-10 as conditioned
- Planning and Building Agency
Applicant: Wireless Facilities, Inc.
* Councilmember Christy voted "No" on item 31.A.
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
AGREEMENT, APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING ENERGY CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-022 - Execute an agreement with Siemens Building
Technologies in an amount not to exceed $2,887,120.00 to implement
energy conservation improvements to City buildings and to provide
ongoing maintenance support in an amount not to exceed $48,885.00
in the current fiscal year and increasing to an annual amount not to
exceed $62,577.00 over a ten year period
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-159 Recognizing
$2,887,120.00 in lease purchase funds in revenue account and
appropriate to expenditure account to pay for the energy improvements
3. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-013 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the execution of certain lease financing
documents and authorizing certain actions with respect thereto for the
financing of certain energy facility improvement measures - Finance
and Management Services
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75.A.
Motion:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MOTION: Bist
VOTE:
ABSENT:
AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Christy
AIvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 2002-09 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 2002-03:1242 WEST RAYMAR STREET
To subdivide a parcel into two lots and to change the zoning of one parcel
from Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan (SP-1) to Single-Family
Residence (R1) at 1242 West Raymar Street
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Register on January 24,
2003
Staff report presented by Deputy City Manager Planning & Building
Agency, Cindy Nelson
No written communication received
No public speakers; Public hearing closed
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO, NS-2523 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 1242 West Raymar
Street From Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan (SP1) to Single-
Family Residence (R1) (AA No. 2002-09)
2. Adopt resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-014 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2002-03 as
conditioned for the property located at 1242 West Raymar Street
Applicant: Trucor Incorporated
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: AIvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE
SECOND: Christy
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 7:34 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:41 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paul Le, through a family representative, addressed the Council relative to
property at 2123 S. Bristol and his request to use the facility as a storage
facility for his lawnmower shop
Stephen McGuigan addressed Council relative to concerns about the
proposed high school at Centennial Park and the many as of yet
unresolved issues. He noted that the school district has planned a
groundbreaking at this site in May, 2003.
Mayor Pulido arrived at the meeting at 7:49 P.M.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia:
· Noted that on February 2, 2003 the City of Garden Grove unveiled
a gateway monument sign for Little Saigon and that the City of
Westminster is also planning to erect a monument sign for Little
Saigon; he asked that the City of Santa Ana consider a similar
monument sign for Little Saigon and asked that this matter be
placed on a future agenda
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 56 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
COMMENTS
Councilmember Solorio:
· Announced that the City's Youth commission sponsored a youth
forum at which topics including education, gangs, recreation and
drugs were discussed; over 90 students attended and the Youth
Commission is working on a report for the City Council
· Thanked the Mayor, City Manager Dave Ream and Jill Arthur for
their efforts in tracking state issues with respect to budget funds
· Asked staff to provide an update on the status of the proposed high
school at Centennial including any remaining outstanding
unresolved issues
· Encouraged all registered voters to vote in the Special election on
February 4, 2003
Councilmember Christy:
· Noted that the Black History Parade held in Santa Ana on February
1, 2003 was a great success and thanked all the City staff who
worked to make the event successful
· Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Dr. Willis K. "Bill" Duffy
Jr. who grew up in Santa Ana on Fourth Street; his father was
Santa Ana's 1st African-American landowner and Dr. Duffy
attended Santa Ana High School where he was an all-state football
star as well as student body president. At 17, he graduated early to
train as a Tuskegee Airman during World War I1.
· Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of the seven astronauts on
the Space Shuttle Columbia who died in a tragic space accident,
· including Rick Husband, William McCool, Laurel Clark, Michael
Anderson, David Brown, Kalpana Chawla, and Ilan Ramon
· Encouraged all registered voters in the Santa Ana Unified School
District to vote in the Special Election on February 4, 2003, and
noted that this was an opportunity to make changes
Councilmember Bist:
· Reminded residents that the City was closing the Santa Ana Animal
Shelter on Grand, and that effective February 5, 2003, all calls
related to lost pets or pet adoption should be referred to the Orange
County Animal shelter
· Reminded residents of the importance of the Santa Ana Unified
School District Special Election on February 4, 2003 and noted that
the polls would be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; she further
noted that there were a limited number of polling places and asked
all registered voters to verify their polling location before going to
the polls
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 57 FEBRUARY 3, 2003
COMMENTS
Councilmember Alvarez:
· Noted that there were several very successful Tet festivities this
past weekend commemorating the new year
· Announced that February was Black History Month
Also noted that the Mariachi festival would again be held in May to
celebrate Mother's Day
· Wished everyone a happy new year
· Urged all registered voters to vote on February 4, 2003 in the
special recall election
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin:
· Noted that the Tet festivities in Garden Grove and Westminster
were very successful and exhibited the amount of work done to
bring everyone together to celebrate the new year
· Asked staff to include an insert in the water bill relative to
information on appropriate tree trimming; he noted that there was a
lot of tree damage caused by the recent winds; he further asked
staff to provide this information to the neighborhood leaders
· Urged registered voters to vote in the Special recall election and
noted that this election was critical for the Santa Ana School
District; he further noted that the Secretary of State would be
sending observers for this election.
Mayor Pulido
· Reported that several Mayors from California's largest cities met
with the governor to discuss budget solutions; he noted that the
City will have to work diligently with other partners to work out
solutions to budget shortfalls in the coming year
· Urged registered voters to vote in the special recall election on
February 4, 2003
ADJOURNMENT -
8:14 P.M. To Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Police Chief's Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor,
Santa Ana, California
Adjourned in Memory of Dr. Willis K. Duffy, Jr.
and Columbia Astronauts Rick Husband, William McCool, Laurel Clark,
Michael Anderson, David Brown, Kalpana Chawla, and Ilan Ramon
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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