HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-17MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNI.A
MARCH 17, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
22 CiViC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:12 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
BRETT E. FRANKLIN, Mayor Pro Tem
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
Absent:
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E, HEALY, Clerk of the Council
Nua Lualemaga, Police Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar
· Councilmember Solorio pulled Item 25.F. for separate discussion
· Councilmember Christy recorded an abstention on Items 10.A. and 10.B.
· Councilmember Christy requested to be recorded as a No vote on Item 31 .A.
· Excused absences for Councilmember Alvarez and Councilmember Bist
· Addition of Closed session report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the'following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND:Fmnklin
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VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
Alvarez and Bist (2)
MINUTES
Motion:
10.A.
10.B.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF Mamh 3, 2003
REGULAR MEETING OF March 3, 2003
* Councilmember Christy abstained on Items 10.A. and 10.B.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A.
VACANCY REPORT - MARCH 12, 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 1
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission 1
Youth Commission - Alternate Members 1
TOTAL 3
Vacancies Ward
5
Sr. Tenant
Mayor
Board/Commission
Board of Parks & Recreation
Cable Television Board
Human Relations
Library
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
Expired Term Ward
2 2 and 6
2 4 and 6
I 4
I 2
2 2 and 6
8
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CONSENT CALENDAR
13.B.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Motion: Receive and file.
Committee Name MeetinR
Education and Youth Programs (Cancelled) 12/05/02
Main Street Development 01/15/03
Main Street Development 02/12/03
Neighborhood improvement (Cancelled) 11/26/02
Neighborhood Improvement (Cancelled) 10/22/02
Park Development/Joint Use Facilities (Cancelled) 12/24/02
Park Development / Joint Use Facilities 11/21/02
Public Safety (Cancelled) 08/19/02
Public Safety (Cancelled) 09/16/02
Public Safety (Cancelled) 10/21/02
Public Safety (Cancelled) 11/18/02
Public Safety (Cancelled) 12/16/02
Technology 12/11/02
Technology (Cancelled) 01/08/03
Technology (Cancelled) 02/12/03
Date(s)
& 12/24/02
13.C.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion:
Appoint Robert Munoz to the Environmental Transportation &
Advisory Committee recommended by Councilmember Franklin as
the Ward 3 representative for a partial-term expiring on November 30,
2004 (replace Sinclair)
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.
Council Meeting Agendas
City Council Agenda
City Council Agenda - Revised
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda
Meetin.q Date Posted Time
03/03/03 02/27/03 8:30 a.m.
03/03/03 02/28/03 5:00 p.m.
03/03/03 02/28/03 5:00 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
15.D.
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
15.H.
15.1.
Council Committee Agendas
Public Safety (Cancelled)
Education & Youth (Cancelled)
Main Street Development
Technology
Park Development / Joint Use
Neighborhood Improvement
Meeting Date Posted Time
03/17/03 03/10/03 6:00 p.m.
03/06/03 03/04/03 5:20 p.m.
03/12/03 03/07/03 5:45 p.m.
03/12/03 03/07/03 5:45 p.m.
03/04/03- 02/27/03 6:07 p.m.
02/25/03 02/21/03 6:00 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.B.)
Honoree Date
16.A. SBU - Women's Day March 03/07/03
16.B. Deanna Rae Cline retirement 03/07/03
FINAL MAP NOTIFICATIONS
Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has
received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval.
The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of this City
Council meeting.
17.A.
FINAL TRACT MAP 16307: BROOKHOLLOW DEVELOPMENT
Motion: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve settlement:
John Douthit vs. City of Santa Aha - Case # AHM 0088151 and AHM
0059564
Compromise and release $65,000.00
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19.B.
Motion:
EXCUSED ABSENCES
Excuse the absences of Councilmember Alvarez and Councilmember
Bist from the meeting of March 17, 2003
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION GRANT FUNDS
STATE
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 03-189 Accepting State
Department of Conservation Grant funds of $98,761.00 in revenue
account and appropriate the funds to expenditure account to promote litter
prevention and to enhance public education efforts aimed to improve
curbside recycling - Public Works Agency
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
22.A.
22.B.
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.F.)
SPEC. NO. 01-025 - MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS -
VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS - Renew the contract for miscellaneous
construction materials for a one-year period in the annual amounts as
follows:
The Home Depot
Griffin Ace Hardware
Jones Lumber Company, Inc.
$90,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
SPEC. NO. 02-142 - INMATE BEDDING - POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. Withdraw the contract with LeSlee Scott,~lnc. for inmate bedding.
2. Award a contract to Robinson Textiles for the purchase of inmate bed
mattresses in an amount not to exceed $9,336.19 - Finance and
Management Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.C.
22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
SPEC. NO. 03-022 SCOTT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Scott Health &
Safety for Scott Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in the amount
of $313,210.72 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 03-023 - PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM MATERIALS -
FIRE DEPARTMENT - Authorize payment to 9-1-1 for Kids for the
purchase of public education program materials in the amount of
$18,540.56 - Finance and Management Services
SPEC. NO. 03-025 - PETROLEUM FUEL TANK LEAKAGE TESTING AND
REPAIR SERVICE - POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS - Amend the
contract with Pacific Systems Electricl Inc. to increase the aggregate limit
by $20,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Finance and
Management Services
SPEC. NO. 03-028 - PETROLEUM VAPOR FUEL TANK TESTING AND
REPAIR SERVICE - Amend the contract with Protech Petroleum Services,
Inc. to increase the aggregate limit by $30,000.00 for a total amount not to
exceed $40,000.00 - Finance and Management Services
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.E and 25G.)
25.A.
AGMT NO. 2003-044 - MAINTENANCE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS -
Renew the agreement with Amrel Systems Inc., for maintenance and repair
of Rocky laptop computers in an amount not to exceed $145,000.00 -
Police Department
25.B.
AGMT NO. 2003-045 - MAINTENANCE OF POLICE JAIL MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM - Renew an agreement with Tiburon Inc., for the maintenance
and repair of the Santa Aha Police Jail Management System in the amount
not to exceed $38,600.00 - Police Departrn. ent
25.C.
AGMT NO. 2003-046 - MAINTENANCE OF POLICE VEHICLE RADIO
MODEMS - Renew the service agreement with Motorola, Inc., in the
amount not to exceed $33,000.00 to service the Police Department's
vehicle radio modems and Radio Network Controller - Police Department
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25.D.
25.E.
AGMT NO. 2003-047 - SYSTEM uPGRADES - Renew the agreement
with Compulink Management Center, Inc., for the LaserFiche document
imaging software upgrades and maintenance in an amount not to exceed
$26,000.00 - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2003-048 CARNIVALS AT CITY PARKS Execute
agreements with Acosta Associates and "O" Entertainment to provide a
total of eight carnivals a t designated City P arks - P arks, Recreation and
Community Services
25.F.
Motion:
PATRICIA LANE PARK DEVELOPMENT
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
A. AGMT NO. 2003-049 - Execute an agreement with the State of
California Department of Transportation for Transportation
Enhancement Activities Funding in the amount of $533,000.00 for
the acquisition and development of Patricia Lane Park
B. AGMT NO. 2003-050 - Execute agreements with the State of
California, Department of Transportation for the purchase of nine
surplus parcels of approximately 0.95 acres along Patricia Lane in
the amount of $276,360.00
2. Approve and Adopt Negative Declaration ER 99-127 for the
acquisition and development of Patricia Lane Park.
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alvarez and Bist (2)
25.G.
AGMT NO. 2003-051 - Execute an agreement with SymPro, Inc., for the
purchase of software and technical services related to investment tracking
in an amount not to exceed $32,000.00 - Finance and Management
Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29.A. ACCEPT DONATION OF SEIKO PRINTERS
Motion: Accept six (6) Seiko printers dOnated
Company- Police Department
by Crossroads
Software
29.B.
Motion:
INSURANCE RENEWAL
Renew the City's insurance and membership in the Driver Alliant
Commercial Crime Program at an annual premium cost of $21,139.00
- Personnel Services Department
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES
31.A.
AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1997~05; 2621
SOUTH BIRCH STREET
Filed by AT&T Wireless to allow the co-location of an unmanned wireless
communication facility on an existing wireless communication monopole at
2621 South Birch Street.
Approved by the Planning Commission on February 24, 2003 meeting by
a 5-0 vote (Nalle absent)
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Amendment of
Conditional Use Permit No. 1997-05 as conditioned - Planning and
Building Agency
* Councilmember Christy requested to be recorded as a "No" vote on
Item 31 .A.
TENTATIVE
32.A.
TRACT MAP
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2003-03 AND VARIANCE
1501-1551 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE.
NO. 2003-01;
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Filed by The Muller Company to subdivide the property into 4 parcels in
the Professional (P) zoning district and allow a reduction in the setback
and landscaping requirements at 1501-1551 North Tustin Avenue
Approved by the Planning Commission on March 10, 2003 meeting by a
7-0 vote
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Tentative Parcel Map No.
2003-03 (County Map No. 2002-164) as conditioned and Variance No.
2003-01 as conditioned. Planning and Building Agency
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR-
RESOLUTIONS
55.A.
RESOLUTION FOR PROPOSITION 12 WATERSHED, WILDLIFE AND
PARKS IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 2000
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-029 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for grant funds through the Urban
Forestry Grant Program as provided through Proposition 12 Funding
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
ABSENT:
AIvarez and Bist (2)
55.B.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR STATE GRANT
FUNDS FOR USED OIL PROGRAMS
Motion: Adopt resolution.
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55.C.
Motion:
75.A.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-030 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving applications for all available grants under the
California Integrated Waste Management Act
MOTION:Chri~y
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Gamia
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
Alvarez and Bist (2)
AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING, MINORITY OUTREACH AND SUBSIDY
LAYERING GUIDELINES
Approved by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission on
March 4, 2003 by a 6-1 vote (Rodriguez abstained)
Adopt resolutions.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-031 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Affirmativb Marketing Procedures and a
Minority Outreach Program
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-032 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa
Guidelines)
MOTION: Christy
VOTE:
ABSENT:
AYES:
NOES:
Ana approving HOME Program Subsidy Layering
SECOND: Franklin
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
Alvarez and Bist (2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDEMNATION OF BOYD ENTERPRISES PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1850 E. EDINGER AVENUE: (PROJECT 2585)
Continued from the March 3, 2003 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 Vote
(Christy absent)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
To consider acquisition of land to accommodate bus transportation, a bus
turn-out lane for the eastbound Edinger Avenue east of Ritchey Street
Legal Notices mailed to property owners on January 31,2003.
Staff report presented by Jim Ross, Director, Public Works Agency
No written communication was received on-this item
Rich Wordes, attorney for Boyd Enterprises noted that negotiations with
the City are ongoing for both 1850 E. Edinger and 1950 E. Edinger (Item
75.B.) but that the two sides are not in agreement relative to the
appraisals on the property; the disagreement centers on the issue of
whether the decrease in parking affects the use of the property as retail.
The dollar disagreement at this time is $500,000.
Public hearing was closed by Mayor Pulido
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-026 - 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 (Boyd Enterprises located at 1850 E. Edinger
Street) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alvarez and Bist (2)
75.B.
CONDEMNATION OF BOYD ENTERPRISES PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1950 E. EDINGER AVENUE: (PROJECT 2585)
Continued from the March 3, 2003 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 Vote
(Christy absent)
To consider acquisition of land to accommodate the eastbound right-turn-
only lane to the southbound on-ramp of the SR-55 Freeway.
Legal Notices mailed to property owners on January 31,2003.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion:
Staff report presented by Jim Ross, Director, Public Works Agency
No written communication was received on this item
Rich Wordes, attorney for Boyd Enterprises (see Item 75A)
Public hearing was closed by Mayor Pulido
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-027 - 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 (Boyd Enterprise~ located at 1950 E. Edinger
Street) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Gamia
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Franklin
Christy, Franklin, Gamia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
Alvarez and Bist (2)
75.C.
APPEAL NO. 2002-04 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-14 AND
VARIANCE NO. 2002-09:2029 WEST FIRST STREET
Public hearing closed. Item continued from the January 21, 2003 City
Council Meeting by a 7-0 vote
Consider approving Appeal No. 2002-04, Conditional Use Permit No.
2002-14, and Variance No. 2002-09 to appeal the decision of the Planning
Commission to deny the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-14
to Iegalize a n indoor swapmeet and deny t he issuance o f Variance N o.
2002-09 to reduce the minimum off-street parking and landscaping
requirements at 2029 West First Street
Legal Notice published in the Oranqe County Register and mailed on
January 10, 2003
Motion denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-14 approved by the
Planning Commission on October 28, 2002 by a 5-1 vote (Leo opposing,
Doughty absent)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion: Continue matter to April 7, 2003 City Council Meeting
Applicant: Universal Discount Mall
MOTION:Chri~y
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Franklin
Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
None (0)
AIvarez and Bist (2)
Councilmember Christy declared a conflict of interest on Joint Item 55.D. due to
her employment with Citibank (subsidiary of Citigroup) and as a registered
representative of Citicorp Investments Services, and left the meeting for this item
only.
** JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION **
55.D. REFUNDING OF 1993 CERTIFICATES OF
(DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITIES AND DEPOT)
Motion:
PARTICIPATION
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-033 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing delivery and sale of certificates of participation in
the maximum principal amount of $20,000,000.00 to refund 1993
certificates of participation, and approving related documents and actions
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
Franklin, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (4)
None (0)
ABSENT:
Alvarez, Bist and Christy (3)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 6:24 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:25 PM WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
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WORK STUDY SESSION
WS.A.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Jill Arthur, Executive Director, External Affairs introduced the City of Santa
Ana lobbyist advocates Bruce Young of U.S. Advocacy, William Ferguson,
Jr., Chief Executive Officer and Kareem Murphy, Senior Associate of The
Ferguson Group. Mr. Young founded U. S. Advocacy following his
decade of service in the California State Legislature. Mr. Ferguson
specializes in public works, transportation, land use and economic
development. Kareem Murphy specializes in labor, job training, health
care, education, housing, FEMA, and homeland security issues.
Ms. Arthur noted that on the Federal level, the city will be advocating the
following projects: Bristol Street/Centerline; Homeland Security;
Empowerment Zone; Water project, and job training. On the state level
our priorities for the upcoming year will include Proposition 40 funds,
OCTA reorganization bill, Enterprise Zone and 4th District Court of
Appeals.
Bill Ferguson noted that this will be a very confusing and unusual year due
to events on the international front. These events will have an immense
impact on the congressional and appropriations processes. Appropriation
requests for many of the priority projects have been put forward to the
responsible committees. Additionally the City's lobbyists have been
working with OCTA relative to the Bristol Street and Centerline projects.
Additional upgrades will be requested for the West Pump Grade facility; a
request for $700,000 has been made for a one-stop job center for youth.
Mr. Ferguson reported that it is unclear how everything will work this year
due to a massive federal deficit to deal with; however, even though it will
be a difficult year, he believed that the projects of interest to Santa Ana
have a good chance of being funded.
Bruce Young reported that with respect to the state budget deficit, the first
phase is dealing with the Fiscal Year 01-02 deficit. He noted that the
legislature passed the budget special session bills containing current year
budget cuts totaling approximately $3.5 Billion. The budget bill does not
include cuts for redevelopment agencies, transportation projects o r VLF
backfill. I t i s anticipated t hat t he V LF trigger w ill g o off i n M ay after t he
April tax receipts are noted. Mr. Young noted that this action will likely be
challenged. He further noted that the State's current plan is to borrow
between $8-12 billion. He also stated that the state does have the
authority to borrow, however a line item must be placed in the next budget
to pay it back. He emphasized that it is critical for local governments to
get through this year's budget crisis.
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Mr. Young reported that relative to the location of the 4th District Appellate
Court, the funding was not taken away. He also noted that there is a
renewed effort to locate the Court near the University of California, Irvine.
He said that the City will continue to resist any proposal that does not
provide for the Court to be located in Santa Ana.
Mr. Young reported that AB 708 introduced by Assembly Members Correa
and Matthews would extend the applicability of the 20 year time period to
all designated enterprise zones that meet the specified criteria. He noted
that there was some sentiment to take out the manufacturing investment
tax credit for businesses but he did not think this will happen.
Following the State and Federal legislative update by the City's advocates,
Council discussion ensued.
COMMENTS
90.A.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council relative to various social issues
Beryl Wilson Viebeck addressed the Council relative to two ficus trees
planted by the City near her property at 312 S. Main; she noted that the
tree roots will potentially g row through the sidewalk and parking lot and
also damage the sewer lines and building foundation; she noted that she
has asked the City to remove the trees while they are young but she was
only able to get the City to remove tree limbs.
Rosalinda Ramirez raised concerns relative to the shooting of Elmer
Bustos and the lack of information relative tp the status of the investigation
of the shooting
90.B.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
· Wished everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day
· Noted that his thoughts and prayers are with the men and women
serving our country abroad
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COMMENTS
Councilmember Christy
· Wished everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day
· Announced that the Youth Expo which was originally scheduled for
March 15, 2003 was postponed to April 6, 2003 due to the rain; she
noted that the Expo will still be at Centennial Park from 12:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m.
· Noted that she, Mayor Pro Tern Franklrn, and Councilmember Solorio
were in Washington recently to lobby for the City's priorities and she
complimented Jill Arthur for her advocacy efforts with respect to
legislative matters; she noted that Ms. Arthur was well respected in
Sacramento and in Washington for her expertise and knowledge
Councilmember Solorio
· Asked the Library Director to work closely with the Mexican Consulate
to identify programs of mutual interest shch as literacy and after-school
programs
· Thanked Mr. and Mrs. Viebeck for attending the meeting and
addressing the Council with their concerns
· Noted that the Council is always willing to listen to testimony from
residents with concerns relative to City services, however in the case
of the police shooting involving Elmer Bustos, the Orange County
District Attorney's Office is the chief investigator and is investigating
this shooting; Chief Walters noted that investigations of this nature
generally take from six to twelve months. He further noted that if
interested parties contact the Santa Ana Police Department they will
be connected with the investigators in charge in the D.A.'s Office
· Thanked John Reekstin, Executive Director, Community Development
Agency, for his efforts in trying to keep the Santa Ana Auto Mall
dealers at the Santa Ana site
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
· Welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Viebeck to the Council meeting
· Asked the City Manager to update the Council relative to his meeting
with the Superintendent of Schools from the Santa Ana Unified School
District; the City Manager reported that he had met with the
Superintendent to discuss the proposed expansion of Davis
Elementary School and the new high school at Centennial Park. He
further noted that the School Board will be holding a work study
session on March 19, 2003 to discuss these issues.
ADJOURNMENT - 7:50 P.M. - To April 7, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 20 Civic Center
~ ~ Plaza,/8th Floor, Santa Ana, California, California
Patricia E. Healy, v 13
Clerk of the Council
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