HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-18MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:09 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
BRETT E. FRANKLIN, Mayor Pro Tem
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARClA
JOSE SOLORIO
Absent:
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MAYOR PULIDO
Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
Councilmember Christy abstained from Item 25.G.
· Councilmember Solorio requested that item 25.1. be pulled for separate discussion
· Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Solorio
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CONSENT CALENDAR
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
IO.A.
10.B.
Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2003
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2003
ORDINANCE SECOND READING
Motion:
11.A.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION 2002-09 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 2002-03:1242 WEST RAYMAR STREET
Placed on first reading at the February 3, 2003 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-0 vote (Pulido absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on February 7, 2003
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT - FEBRUARY 12, 2003
The Vacancy Report refiects only appointments made by the Council.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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
1
1
Ward
5
Sr. Tenant
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
Cable Television Advisory Board
Human Relations
Library
Planning
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
1 1
3
I Mayor
7
Expired Term Ward
3 2, 4, and 6
2 4, and 6
1 4
1 2
1 4
2_ 2 and 6
10
13.B.
Motion:
13.C.
Motion:
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint.
Tom Lutz to the Planning Commission recommended by
Councilmember Christy as the Ward 4 representative for a full-term
expiring on November 30, 2006 (replace Verino)
Desi Reyes to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee recommended by Councilmember Solorio as the Ward 1
representative for a partial-term expiring on November 30, 2004
(replace De La Torre)
Nhan The Hoa to the Human Relations Commission recommended by
Councilmember Solorio as the At-Large representative for a full-term
expiring on November 30, 2006 (replace Marcotte)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Receive and file.
Committee Name
Education and Youth Programs
Park Development / Joint Use Facilities
Main Street Development
Meetinq Date(s)
11/07/02
11/21/02
01/15/03
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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
Notice of Adjournment
City Council Meeting Agenda
City Council Meeting Agenda
Revised
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda
Meetin.q Date Posted Time
02~03~03 01/22/03 5:30 p.m.
02/03/03 01/29/03 4:30 p.m.
02/03/03 01/31/03 5:30 p.m.
02/03/03 01/31/03 5:30 p.m.
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
Council Committee Aoendas
Technology (cancellation)
Education & Youth Programs
Park Development/Joint Use
Meetinq Date Posted Time
02/11/03 02/06/03 4:25 p.m.
02/06/03 01/31/03 5:00 p.m.
02/04/03 01/31/03 5:00 p.m.
15.H.
15.1.
Boards/Commission Resiqnation
Nan The Hoa, Community Redev.
Robert L. Richardson, Planning
Effective Posted Time
02/18/03 02/06/03 4:25 p.m.
02/10/03 02/10/03 4:30 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion:
16.A.
16.B.
Declare and instruct Clerk to enter certificates into the Minutes.
Honoree Date
England's Deputy Consul Alan Cobden 02/05/03
Second Baptist Church 80th Anniversary 02/16/03
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
LITIGATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Howard Hart vs. City of Santa Ana. Case number ANA 0330770 &
ANA 0330770 - stipulated 55% disability rating
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
AGMT NO. 2003-037 - SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
WITH DAVID N. REAM - Direct the City Attorney to prepare and
authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreement
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Alvarez.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
CONTRACT AWARD WITH SYNECT ECOLOGY AND URBAN
CROSSROADS TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL
STUDIES FOR A MIXED USE PROJECT AT MacARTHUR PLACE
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NOS. 2003-023 & 024 - Execute an agreement with Synect
Ecology to prepare an acoustical report in an amount not to exceed
$2,900.00 and with Urban Crossroads to prepare a traffic report in an
amount not to exceed $42,966.00 for a mixed-use project at MacArthur
Place
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-164 Recognizing
$45,866.00 in the 2002-2003 FY revenue account for preparation of
environmental technical studies for a mixed-use project at MacArthur
Place and appropriating $45,866.00 to the Planning and Building
Agency 2002-2003 FY budget allocation in the account for contractual
services for payment to Synect Ecology and Urban Crossroads -
Planning and Building Agency
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20.B.
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING FIRE FACILITIES FEE
REVENUE TO FIRE FACILITIES EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-168 - Recognizing $89,258.00
in Fire Facilities Fee revenue account and transferring funds to the Fire
Facilities expenditure account - Fire Department
GRANT APPLICATIONS
21.A.
RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A FUNDED GRANT WITH THE
CHILDREN'S BUREAU OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-015 -A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Agency to participate in a family resource center as a funded partner and
approving the application for grant funds from the County of Orange Social
Services Agency - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.H.)
22.A.
SPEC. NO. 98-111 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS FINANCE
DEPARTMENT - Amend the contract with Adelphia, Inc. d/b/a/Chandler's
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration for heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning maintenance and repairs in the amount of $58,000.00 for a
total amount not to exceed $142,850.00 - Finance and Management
Services
22.B.
SPEC. NO. 01-016 - ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIALS - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Vulcan Materials Co. for
asphalt concrete materials for a one-year period in an annual amount not
to exceed $600,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
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22.C.
22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
22.G.
22.H.
SPEC. NO. 02-082 - UTILITY VEHICLES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Amend the contract to Whittier Honda
Kawasaki d/b/a Whittier Fun Center, Inc. for the purchase of two utility
vehicles in the amount of $26,711.18 and an additional $5,000.00 on an
annual blanket contract - Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 02-150 - PLANT MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE - FINANCE
DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to All Green Company, for Citywide
plant maintenance and service for a one-year period with provision for two
one-year renewals, in an amount not to exceed $23,369.00 annually, and
an additional $10,000.00 for an annual blanket contract - Finance and
Management Services
SPEC. NO. 02-156 - PERMIT PARKING STICKERS - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Award a contract to Impressions Unlimited for the purchase of
permit parking stickers in the amount of 6,051.53 and establish an
additional $10,000.00 on the annual blanket contract - Finance and
Management Services
SPEC. NO. 03-002 - TACTICAL BODY ARMOR VESTS - POLICE
DEPARTMENT
1. Reject the bids from Carmen's Uniforms, Inc. and Saba's Men's Wear
as nonresponsive.
2. Award a contract to Long Beach Uniform Co., Inc., the lowest
responsive bidder for the purchase of tactical body armor vests in the
amount of $46,343.01 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 03-005 - THERMAL PRINTERS AND ACCESSORIES -
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Reptron Electronics for the
purchase of handheld thermal printers and accessories in the amount of
$20,704.76 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 03-009 STREET SWEEPER PARTS FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
1. Amend the contract with Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. to increase the
aggregate limit by $20,000.00 for street sweeper parts and sweeper
repairs.
Award contracts to Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. for street sweeper parts
and sweeper repairs for a one-year period, with provision for two one-
year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $70,000.00 -
Finance and Management Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. PROJECT NO. 3500 CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1;
HELIOTROPE SEWER LINING
Motion:
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Heliotrope Sewer Lining for an
estimated cost of $12,000.00 - 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.G.)
25.A.
AGMT NO. 2003-025 GIS SUPPORT SERVICES Execute an
agreement with Jonathan Orndorff to provide Geographic Information
System support services in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00 - Public
Works Agency
25.B.
AGMT NO. 2003-026 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT, SYSTEM
SUPPORT AND REPAIR - Execute an agreement with U.S. Traffic
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the purchase of
traffic signal equipment, including repairs, and traffic signal control system
support from the U.S. Traffic Corporation as a sole source supplier -
Public Works Agency
25.C.
AGMT NO. 2003-027 - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER SYSTEM
UPGRADES, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION SUPPORT SERVICES
- Execute an agreement with TransCore ITS, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $60,000.00 for Traffic Management Center System upgrades,
maintenance and operational support services for the City's Traffic
Management Center - Public Works Agency
25.D.
AGMT NO. 2003-028 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING ON VARIOUS CITY
STREETS - Execute an agreement with Albert Grover and Associated in
an amount not to exceed $94,530.00 to provide engineering services for
revising traffic signal timings on various City streets - Public Works
Agency
25.E.
AGMT NO. 2003-029 - DIGITAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY - Execute a
three-year agreement with Pictometry International, Corp. to provide
digital aerial photograPhY in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 - Public
Works Agency
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25.F.
25.G.
AGMT NO. 2003-030 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES - FIRE
STATIONS 2 AND 7 - Execute an amendment to Agreement No. 01-042
with Power Engineering Services, Inc. for additional electrical engineering
services provided in an amount not to exceed $7,200.00 - Fire Department
AGMT NO. 2003-031 - ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE
EXTENSION -Approve a Fifth Amendment to Cable Television Franchise
Agreement and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute same on the behalf of the City - Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Agency
* Councilmember Christy abstained from item 25.G.
25. H.
Motion:
EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH SEIU LOCAL 347 AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO UNREPRESENTED PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement
AGMT NO. 2003-032 - Execute agreement with Service Employees
International Union (SEIU) Local 347 regarding wages, hours, and
other terms and conditions of employment for part-time employees
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-016 -A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution Nos. 82-110 and 85-27 to
reflect negotiated changes regarding represented part-time titles and
provide recommended pay increases for all unaffiliated part-time titles
for Fiscal Years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 - Personnel Services
Department
Motion:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement
AGMT NO. 2003-033 - Execute a Financial Assistance Agreement with
the County of Orange for the use of the County's share of the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection
Bond Act of 2000 in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to construct a youth
soccer field at Centennial Regional Park (Dan Young Soccer Facility)
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2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-017 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the City to apply for a redistribution of
grant funds for the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and
Recreation Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean
Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000
3. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-167 - Recognizing an
additional $1,000,000.00 in grant funding from the Safe Neighborhood
Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Act of 2000
Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Program and appropriate funds into the 2000
Park Bond grant expenditure account Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Agency
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES
31.A.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-30 AND MINOR EXCEPTION
NO. 2002-06:2302 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET
To allow construction of a Starbuck's with drive-through service window in
the C1 (General Commercial) zoning district and to allow a reduction of
the parking requirement by one parking space at 2302 E. 17th Street
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on January
27, 2003 by a 5-0 vote (Mondo and Verino absent)
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2002-30 as conditioned and Minor Exception No. 2002-06 as
conditioned - Planning and Building Agency
Applicant: The Hennesse¥ Group
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31.B.
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2002-31 AND 2002-32:3801 SOUTH
BRISTOL STREET
To allow a gas station and convenience store and to permit after hour
operation at 3801 South Bristol Street
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on January
27 with a vote of 5:0 (Mondo and Verino absent)
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2002-31 as conditioned and Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-32
as conditioned - Planning and Building Agency
A~)Dlicant: RHL Desiqn Group for Chevron, Incorporated
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
*Mayor Pulido declared a conflict of interest on Item 55.A. and Mayor
Pro Tem Franklin assumed the Chair for this item
55.A.
APPROVAL OF RELOCATION PLAN FOR WAKEHAM-GRANT
APARTMENTS
Approving the Relocation Plan for residential properties located at 805,
810, 815, 816, 825, 828, 835, and 904 South Minnie Street
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-018 -A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the relocation plan for the Wakeham-Grant
apartments to meet Federal and State Mandated regulations for payment
of relocation benefits - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (5)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: Pulido (1)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.B.
Motion:
MASTER AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-034 - Execute a Master Agreement with State of
California, Department of Transportation for the administration of State
funded projects
2. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-019 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the Executive Director of the Public
Works Agency to execute all program supplement agreements
required by administering agency-state agreement for state funded
projects between the City of Santa Ana and the State of California -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Solodo
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
55.C.
Motion:
RESOLUTION URGING CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO REJECT
GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED SHIFT OF LOCAL VLF REVENUES
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-020 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana urging the California Legislature to reject the Governor's
proposed shift of Local Vehicle License Fee ("VLF") revenues and to
honor the state's 1998 commitment to restore the VLF
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (4)
Christy, Franklin (2)
ABSENT: AIvarez (1)
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55.D.
Motion:
PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN TO EFFECT CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATIONS
IN THE LIBRARY AND CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-021 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to amend Resolution Nos. 82-110, 91-066 and 96-095 to
amend the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plans to change
one classification title in the Library, designate one full time Library
Classification as "terminal," add two new classification titles and amend
the current annual budget to reallocate four positions - Personnel Services
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: AIvarez (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2003-01:900-920 AND 901-927 EAST
SANTA ANA BOULEVARD AND 920 NORTH SANTIAGO STREET
To amend the zoning designation from Heavy Industrial (M2) to Specific
Development No. 71 for the properties located at 900-920 and 901-927
East Santa Ana Boulevard and 920 North Santiago Street to allow transit-
oriented development
Legal notice published in the Oranqe County Register and mailed notices
on February 7, 2003
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on January
27, 2003 by a 5-0 vote (Mondo and Verino absent)
Staff report presented by Deputy City Manager for Development Services
Cindy Nelson
No written communication received on this item
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PUBLIC HEARING
Motion:
Pat McGuigan addressed the Council on this matter. Public hearing
closed.
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for
Environmental Review No. 2003-11.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
titles.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2524 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Aha rezoning the property located at 900-920 and 901-
927 East Santa Aha Boulevard and 920 North Santiago Street from
Heavy Industrial (M2) to Specific Development 71 (AA No. 2003-01)
and adopting Specific DeveloPment 71 ("Santa Ana Transit Village") for
said property - Planning And Building Agency
Applicant: City of Santa Ana
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
75.B.
ABANDONMENT NO. 2002-03: PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET
BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND SECOND STREET
To abandon a portion of Sycamore Street between First Street and
Second Street and adjacent to 102 N. Main Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed notices
on February 7, 2003
Staff report presented by Public Works Agency Execute Director Jim Ross
Written communication received from Pacific Building Investors, Inc. and
CCRA, Inc. dba Civic Center Realty in opposition to the proposed
abandonment
There were no public speakers; public hearing closed.
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Motion:
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-022 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana vacating a portion of Sycamore Street between First
Street and Second Street (Abandonment No. 02-03)
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2003-035 - Execute an agreement for the sale of City's fee
interest in a portion of Sycamore Street to M & A Gabaee for $1 -
Public Works Agency and Planning and Building Agency
Applicant: M & A Gabaee
MOTION: Christy
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Franklin
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
Bist (1)
Alvarez (1)
75.C.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-01 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 2003-02:4042 WEST GARRY AVENUE
To allow an increase in the maximum floor area ratio from .45 to .50 and
construct an industrial building as a planned unit development on an
existing level lot at 4042 W. Garry Avenue.
Legal notice published in the Oranqe County Reqister and mailed notices
on February 7, 2003
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on February
10, 2003 by a 4-0 vote (Verino absent and Nalle abstaining)
Staff report presented by Deputy City Manager for Development Services
Cindy Nelson
No written communication received on this item
There were no public speakers on this matter; public hearing closed.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Motion:
Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-
242.
2. Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-023 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana amending the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana
to increase the floor area ratio for the 8.75 acres of property located at
the western terminus of Garry Avenue between the Santa Ana River
and Shannon Street (GPA 2003-01)
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-024 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2003-02 for the
8.75 acres of property located at the western terminus of Garry Avenue
between the Santa Ana River and Shannon Street - Planning and
Building Agency
Applicant: Ewinq Development
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Pursuant to Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on
the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85.A.
EXTENSION OF THE LITTLE SAIGON BUSINESS DISTRICT TO SANTA
ANA (GARCIA)
Pat McGuigan addressed the Council and noted that the Riverview West
Neighborhood Association should be contacted for input on the location of
a monument sign.
Ken Nguyen and Andy Quach, Councilmember in the City of Westminster,
addressed the Council in support of placing a monument sign for Little
Saigon in Santa Ana.
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Motion:
Direct City staff to work with the Little Saigon Business District, the
Riverview West Neighborhood Association, and the Asian American
Chamber of Commerce to explore the possibilities of installing a
monument sign on First Street
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
** JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION **
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.B.
PROJECT NO. 7134 - FOURTH STREET LANDSCAPING BETWEEN
BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET, AND APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENT
City Council Action
Motion:
1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-150 Recognizing
$155,000.00 from the Downtown Santa Ana Business Association and
appropriating the same
Award a contract to Damon Construction Company, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $308,750.00 for the construction of Fourth
Street landscaping between Broadway and Main Streets
3. Approve a funding analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $380,700.00
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
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JOINT COUNCIL I CRA ITEM
AGMT NO. 2003-036 - Execute a cooperative agreement between the
City of Santa Ana and the Community Redevelopment regarding the
Fourth Street landscaping project
MOTION: Franklin
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 7:02 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:03 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
WORK STUDY SESSIONS
WS.A.
GRAND AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT - Jim Ross, Executive Director,
Public Works Agency presented an update on the Grand Avenue widening
project. Highlights of this presentation are as follows:
· City of Santa Ana was the lead agency for the Grand Avenue widening
Environmental Impact Report
· The project proposes to widen Grand Avenue between 17th Street and
1st Street to major arterial standards
· The project has the following primary objectives:
Improve Grand to the City's General Plan circulation Element
and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways
designations for a major arterial
Improve flow of traffic consistent with forecasted traffic Volumes
Provide bike lanes consistent with the City's Bikeways Strategic
Plan and the Orange County Master Plan of Bikeways
Provide a roadway segment compatible with the roadway
segments on Grand north and south of the project
· One alternative plan included the widening of Grand Avenue from four
lanes to six lanes in a 100-foot wide cross section, with a landscaped
median; intermittent widening on both the east and west sides of the
street; does not include a bike lane and has an estimated cost of $29
million
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· A second alternative plan would widen Grand Avenue from 4 lanes to 6
lanes in a 120 foot wide cross section, with bus turnouts and a
landscaped median, intermittent widening on both the east and west
sides of street, with a five foot wide, on-street, class II Bikeway; this
alternative has an estimated cost of $40 million
· Alternative 2 meets all of the defined project objectives
· The majority of the significant adverse environmental impacts can be
mitigated to below a level of significance with alternative 2
· To accommodate forecasted 2020 traffic volumes the following
changes would be made:
Right turn lanes on northbound and southbound approaches
would be converted to shared through/right-turn lanes
One additional through lane would be added in each direction
on Grand Avenue
Significant improvements would be made at the intersections of
1STand 17th streets
· Additional left-turn lanes are provided on the northbound and
southbound approaches- 1st Street intersection
· Exclusive right-turn lanes are provided on the southbound and
westbound approaches- 1st Street intersection
· Additional left-turn lanes are added to the northbound and southbound
approaches - 17th Street intersection
· Exclusive right-turn lanes are added to the northbound and westbound
approaches - 17th Street intersection
· Project involves acquisition of privately owned property to provide for
roadway widening and landscape setback requirements
· Not all property will be used for construction of roadway improvements
· Majority of remnant parcels will be combined into larger, developable
parcels and sold to private parties for development
· Draft EIR was released for a 45-day public review starting on June 24
through August 9, 2002
· Draft EIR's were mailed to reviewing agencies, neighborhood
associations, and citizens on the City's interest list
· Notices in English and Spanish were mailed to all property owners and
tenants within 300 feet of the project
· Planning Commission held public hearing on July 22, 2002; the
majority of comments received related to the acquisition of property
and relocation benefits
· As approved by the City Council, Alternative 2 will be constructed in
phases based on available funding
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COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council relative to public safety concerns
Naui Huizilopochtli, Cindy Flores, Johana Aguilera, Faviola Parra,
Alejandro Torrez, Esmeralda Serrano, Helmer Nicolar Bustos and Rosa
Colon addressed the City Council relative to the shooting by Santa Ana
Police officers of Elmer Bustos.
Pat McGuigan addressed the Council relative to disruptions during the
meeting caused by cell phones ringing.
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia:
· Thanked members of the Vietnamese Business Community for
attending the meeting in support of a monument sign for Little Saigon.
Councilmember Christy:
· Noted that there were two great events currently in Santa Ana: Bubble
Fest at the Discovery Science Center and Broadway on Tour
production of Cinderella at the Ebelle Theatre.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin:
· Congratulated Rob Richardson on his election to the Santa Ana Unified
School District board.
ADJOURNMENT- 7:38 P.M. - To March 3, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 20 Civic
Center Plaza, 8th Floor, Santa Ana, California
'-~-F'atricia E. Healy,
CLerk of the Council
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