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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-06 8 8 8 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 6, 2004 CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA 6:21 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Councilmembers present: MAYOR PRO TEM BRETT E. FRANKLIN CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST MIKE GARCIA ALBERTA CHRISTY JOSE SOLORIO Absent: MIGUEL PULIDO STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Manager PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PRO TEM BRETT E. FRANKLIN INVOCATION David Mitchell, Police Chaplain PUBLIC HEARINGS Agenda Item taken out of order. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin noted that Council member Alvarez wished to address the Council relative to Item 75E. He further noted that he would not participate in the discussion or vote on this item to avoid the appearance of a conflict since he had received contributions from the applicant during his recent election campaign. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin left the meeting and Council member Bist assumed the chair and recognized Councilmember Alvarez. Councilmember Alvarez informed the City Council that she had received an opinion from the City Attorney prior to receipt of a campaign contribution for a State office and prior to her previous vote on the matter on March 15, 2004, and was given the advice that she could participate. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 197 JULY 6, 2004 PUBLIC HEARINGS She noted that the Attorney General received a request to investigate whether or not she can participate and vote on this matter, and the Attorney General has requested the matter be continued for two weeks to allow sufficient time for the investigation. Council member Alvarez noted that she would recuse herself from tonight's vote due to the pending investigation, and she left the dais. 75.E. PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1999-01, AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2004-01, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-01, AND ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-02, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2004-01 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2004-02 (COUNTY MAP 2003-262) - 1109 NORTH BROADWAY Motion: Continue matter 2 weeks to the July 19, 2004 City Council Meeting in the Council Chambers MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Alvarez, Franklin, Pulido (3) Mayor Pro Tem Franklin returned to the dais and assumed the Chair; Council member Alvarez returned to the meeting EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 20 Years of Service Javier Esparza, Police Sergeant Eileen Sever, Fire Captain Scott Tarbutton, Fire Captain Brian Zell, Police Officer 25 Years of Service Kathryn Pounds Abelar, Executive Secretary Gregory Fernandez, Tree Maintenance Supervisor Robin Rodarte, Police Corporal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 198 JULY 6, 2004 8 8 8 PRESENTATIONS Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Patsy's Clothes Closet in recognition of their continued commitment to the City of Santa Ana. Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Romelia Madrigal for her service as the Director of the Santa Ana College Student Support Services program. Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN to Mark Kukreja in celebration of the reopening of Sizzler Restaurant and one year anniversary. Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER BIST to WISEPlace in recognition of 80 years of dedicated service to improving the lives of women. Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER BIST to the Wilshire Square Tour Committee upon their success of the home tours on June 26th and June 2ih. Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Rip Ribble, Ron Glazier, John Floyd, and *Souri Amirani in recognition of their efforts of the new children's zoo named The Crean Family Farm at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park. Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Manuel Esqueda for his significant contributions in promoting education throughout Santa Ana. Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Edinger Dental for their participation in the "Tooth-a-thon." Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Carlos Bustamante for being the recipient of the "Distinguished" Club President's Pin by Kiwanis International. Special Presentation to Lieutenant Mike Foote of the Santa Ana Police Department from the Garnsey Business Community Watch for his assistance in the establishment of their Community Watch Program. OATHS OF OFFICE Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following: Name Glenn Wagstaff Board Youth Commission *Not Present CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 199 JULY 6, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Franklin announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: . Mayor Pro Tem Franklin abstained on item 25.G . Councilmember Alvarez voted No on item 22.E . Councilmember Christy voted No on items 25.K, 25.L, and 25.M . Item 25.1 pulled for public comment and separate discussion . Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Christy NOES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) VOTE: AYES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Pulido (1) Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote, items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. through 10.B.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 21,2004 10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 21,2004 ORDINANCE SECOND READING 11.A 2004 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Placed on first reading at the June 21, 2004 Council Meeting and approved by a 7-0 vote Published in the OranQe County Reporter on June 25, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 200 JULY 6, 2004 8 8 8 Motion: 11.B. Motion: 12.A. CONSENT CALENDAR Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2654 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana calling for and giving notice of a general municipal election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 2, 2004 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the City Charter and for the submission to the voters a question relating to an increase in the rate of the hotel visitors' tax. ADOPTION OF VENDING VEHICLE REGULATIONS Placed on first reading at the June 21, 2004 Council Meeting and approved by a 7-0 vote Published in the Oranqe County Reporter on June 25, 2004 Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2655 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana adding Division 3 of Article 2 to Chapter 36 of The Santa Ana Municipal Code to regulate vending vehicles and amending Section 1-18.1 ABANDONMENT NO. 03-04, TO VACATE PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET SIDEWALK FROM SECOND STREET TO THIRD STREET Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2004-045 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana declaring its intention to vacate a portion of the east sidewalk on Sycamore Street between Second Street and Third Street, setting a public hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be posted and published (Abandonment No. 03-04) 2. Set a public hearing for August 2, 2004. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. Motion: VACANCY REPORT - JUNE 30, 2004 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 201 JULY 6, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR Board/Commission Vacancies Ward Cable Television Advisory Board 1 Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC) 1 2 6 NA 3&4 Library Board Community Redevelopment / Housing Commission Youth Commission - Regular Youth Commission - Alternate TOTAL 1 1 2 8 Sr. Tenant 4 4&6 Board/Commission Board of Parks & Recreation Expired Term 2 2 Ward 2&6 TOTAL 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: 15.A. 15.B. Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. (Items 15.A. through 15.B.) Council Meetin" Aaendas City Council Agenda Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda Time 4:30 pm 4:30 pm Meetin" Date 06/21/04 06/21/04 Posted 06/17/04 06/18/04 MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Motion: 16.A. 16.B. 16.C. 16.D. Declare and instruct Clerk to enter certificates into the Minutes. (16.A. through 16.D.) Honoree Date "Tiny Tots" at Jerome Recreation Center Graduation Kent Gibbs- Retirement from Boy Scouts of America Black Chamber of Orange County 20th Anniversary "Dora the Explorer" at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park 06/18/04 06/19/04 06/19/04 06/23/04 202 JULY 6, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 8 8 CONSENT CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: 1. Approve settlement. 19.B. Motion: 19.C. William Scheer, WCAB ANA 0377674, Stipulated disability rating, $17,713.75 2. Confirm public employee appointments. Gerardo Mouet, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Patricia C. Whitaker, Executive Director of Community Development Agency EXCUSED ABSENCES Excuse the absence of Mayor Pulido from the July 6, 2004 Council Meeting. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution. 19.D. Motion: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-046 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana considering the City's statement of investment policy 2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN REHABILITATION REBATE PROGRAM PROGRAM AND RENTAL Approve the Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program, authorize the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to execute all necessary documentation to implement the program and allocate $150,000 for program funding. 2. Approve the Rental Rehabilitation Rebate Program, authorize the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to execute all necessary documentation to implement the program and allocate $100,000 for program funding. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 203 JULY 6,2004 19.E. Motion: CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSED MOSQUITO, FIRE ANT AND DISEASE CONTROL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BY THE ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT Authorize the City Manager to cast an affirmative vote on ballots received for the City owned properties related to the Orange County Vector Control District's proposed Mosquito, Fire Ant and Disease Control Assessment District. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. Motion: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 04-174 - Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Planning Bulletproof Vest Program grant award in the amount of $2731.00 into the Police Department's General Fund Expense Reimbursement revenue account and appropriating the same into the Police Department's Property & Evidence Division's Other Material & Supplies Account. SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: 22.A. 22.B. 22.C. Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.1.) SPEC. NO. 01-109 - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - TRAFFIC SIGNS AND HARDWARE - Amend the contract with Zumar Industries, Inc. by $65,000 and authorize payment for the purchase of traffic signs and hardware, for an annual amount not to exceed $171,011 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 02-050 - CONSTRUCTION SIGN INSTALLATION - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Myers & Sons Hi-Way Safety, Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 02-051 - HAND TOOLS AND HARDWARE - Renew the contracts for a one-year period in the not-to-exceed annual amounts as follows: 204 JULY 6, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 22.D. 22.E. 22.F. 8 22.G. 22.H. 22.1. 8 CONSENT CALENDAR Bidder: Shamrock Supply Co., Inc. Industrial Distribution Group Bishop Company Location: Santa Ana La Palma Whittier Amou nt: $27,248 $13,029 $ 4,632 SPEC. NO. 02-090 - WATER RESOURCES PIPE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Marden Susco for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $148,454 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 04-046 - ASPHALT PAVEMENT POTHOLE REPAIRS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., a Santa Ana vendor for a one-year period with provision for one one-year renewal, in an annual amount not to exceed $325,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency Council member Alvarez voted No on item 22.E SPEC. NO. 04-077 - REMOTE GATE OPERATORS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to West Coast Doors & Opening Devices, Inc. in the amount of $27,139 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 04-081 - TRANSMISSION SERVICE - Award contracts for a one-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in the annual aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 with the following vendors: Vendor: AAMCO Transmission Fiesta Tech, Inc. d/b/a Fiesta Transmission Transmission Masters Leon's Transmission Service, Inc. McCoy Motor Co., Inc. d/b/a Mills Ford Location: Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana Garden Grove Anaheim SPEC. NO. 04-087 RECREATION EQUIPMENT - PARKS, RECREATION. & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Amend the contract to increase the aggregate limit to BSN Sports West by $13,000 for an annual amount not to exceed $23,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency SPEC. NO. 01-076 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF STREET MEDIANS AND VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Midori Gardens, for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $600,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 205 JULY 6, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENTS Motion: 25.A. 25.B. 25.C. 25.D. 25.E. 25.F. 25.G. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. through 25.H. and 25.J. through 25.M.) AGMT NO. 2004-127 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2004-02 - Execute an agreement with Daniel Leroy Cordova for the structure located at 920 North Towner Street - Planning and Building Agency AGMT NO. 2004-128 - HEARING OFFICER SERVICES FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS - Execute an amendment to the agreement with Abel S. Armas in an amount not to exceed $40,000 - Planning and Building Agency AGMT NO. 2004-129 - AMEND COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - To execute an amendment to the agreement with Northrop Grumman, Public Safety Inc. for computer software and equipment maintenance services for the Santa Ana Police Department's Computer Aided Dispatch System in an amount not to exceed $66,000 - Police Department AGMT NO. 2004-130 - POLICE JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Amend agreement with Tiburon Inc. extending the term of the agreement for an additional year in an amount not to exceed $41,000 - Police Department AGMT NO. 2004-131 - STORMWATER RELATED SERVICES - With CDM for a total cost of $335,000 to provide stormwater related services for the City's Drainage Facility Inspection, GIS Inventory and Source Control Program - Public Works Agency AGMT NO. 2004-132 - CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES - Execute an amendment to the agreement with HNTB Corporation increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total contract amount of $400,000 and extending the term of the agreement to August 31, 2005 - Public Works Agency AGMT NO. 2004-133 - GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - With The Ferguson Group in an amount not to exceed $65,000 - Public Works Agency, Community Development Agency and Finance & Management Services Agency Mayor Pro Tem Franklin abstained on Item 25.G to avoid the appearance of a conflict since he had received campaign contributions from this firm CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 206 JULY 6, 2004 8 8 8 25.H. Motion: 25.J. Motion: CONSENT CALENDAR AGMT NO. 2004-134 - CART RETRIEVAL SERVICES - Execute a new one-year agreement with Hernandez Cart Service, Inc. with a provision for two one-year extensions for an amount not to exceed $84,000 - Public Works Agency AGMT NO. 2004-135 - TRAFFIC PLAN STUDY- FRENCH PARK TRAFFIC PLAN - With P&D Environmental in an amount not to exceed $35,000 - Planning and Building Agency Kim Gerda addressed the Council relative to concerns that this item was being acted on before litigation on the French Park Traffic barriers has been resolved Samuel Romero also expressed concerns on the timing of this proposed action, and requested that the Logan neighborhood be considered when the traffic plan study is made Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Pulido (1) AGMTS - CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND PLATFORM, PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, AND BLOCK WALL AT THE DEPOT Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. AGMT NO. 2004-136 - Execute a Cooperative Agreement with Metrolink for construction and maintenance of a second platform and pedestrian bridge at The Depot - Public Works Agency AGMT NO. 2004-137 - Execute a Cooperative Agreement with Metrolink for the construction of a block wall for the Art Panels Project at the Depot - Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 207 JULY 6,2004 25.K. Motion: 1. 25.L. Motion: 25.M. Motion: CONSENT CALENDAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CELLULAR ANTENNA AT ADAMS PARK Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT NO. 2004-138 - Execute a lease agreement with Sprint PCS for the installation of a cellular mono pine and equipment at Adams Park - Parks, Recreation and Community Services 2. Receive and file Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review Nos. 2004-75 (Adams Park). Councilmember Christy voted No on Item 25.K LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CELLULAR ANTENNA AT EL SALVADOR PARK 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT NO. 2004-139 - Execute a lease agreement with Sprint PCS for the installation of cellular monosports pole and equipment at EI Salvador Park - Parks, Recreation and Community Services 2. Receive and file Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review Nos. 2004- 77 (EI Salvador Park). Council member Christy voted No on Item 25.L LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CELLULAR ANTENNA AT ROSITA PARK 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT NO. 2004-140 - Execute a lease agreement with Sprint PCS for the installation of cellular monosports pole and equipment at Rosita Park - Parks, Recreation and Community Services 2. Receive and file Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review Nos. 2004-74 (Rosita Park). Councilmember Christy voted No on Item 25.M. *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** 208 JULY 6, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 8 8 BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55.A. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 Motion: Adopt Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-047 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing the appropriation limit of the City of Santa Ana for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio VOTE: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Pulido (1) 55.B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN OPERATION BROTHERHOOD OF THE BADGE - DONATING SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Motion: Adopt Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-048 - A resolution of the Cit¥ Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the Police and Fire department's to participate in "Operation Brotherhood of the Badge" and donate surplus police and fire equipment to the newly established government of Iraq. MOTION: Christy SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Pulido (1) COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:46 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 209 JULY 6, 2004 75.A. JOINT SESSION CITY COUNCIL AND CRA PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DONALD J. CREVIER, AS TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD J. CREVIER TRUST, CREVIER MOTORS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AND CREVIER LEASING COMPANY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION - CREVIER BMW DEALERSHIP Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 23 and June 28, 2004 Recommended action approved by the Community Development and Housing Commission at its regular meeting of June 15, 2004 by a vote of 7-0. Councilmember Christy declared a potential conflict of interest due to her employment with Citibank and left the room. Mayor Pro Tem Franklin abstained from this item due to the potential appearance of a conflict; Councilmember Bist assumed the Chair. Motion: Continue matter to the July 19, 2004 Council Meeting. MOTION: Bist SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Garcia, Solorio (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Franklin (1) Christy, Pulido (2) ABSENT: COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT; MAYOR PRO TEM FRANKLIN ASSUMED THE CHAIR PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.B. PUBLIC HEARING - RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS Public hearing for the purpose of affirming the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Program Report and authorizing transmittal of uncollected charges to the County of Orange Office of Auditor-Controller Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on June 25, 2004 and notices mailed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 210 JULY 6, 2004 8 8 8 Motion: 75.C. PUBLIC HEARINGS Staff presentation by Steve Harding, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency No written communication No public speakers; public hearing closed Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-050 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana overruling objections to and confirming the costs of securing and demolition of various structures declared to be public nuisances; making, confirming and levying assessments for such costs; and ordering such costs to be recorded with the Orange County Recorder MOTION: Christy SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Pulido (1) PUBLIC HEARING - WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 Public hearing for the purpose of affirming the FY 2003-2004 Weed Abatement Report and authorizing transmittal of uncollected charges to the County of Orange Office of Auditor-Controller Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on June 25, 2004 and notices mailed. Staff presentation by Jim Ross, Executive Director of Public Works Agency No written communication Speaker: Ann Young addressed the Council and asked that her property (APN 108-521-17) be removed from the Weed Abatement Report since she had paid the $35.00 charge; public hearing closed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 211 JULY 6, 2004 Motion: 75.D. Motion: PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopt resolution as amended to remove APN 108-521-17 from the list of uncollected charges sent to the County of Orange Office of Auditor-Controller RESOLUTION NO. 2004-051 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana overruling objections to and confirming the costs of weed, rubbish and garbage abatement: making, confirming and levying assessments for such costs; and ordering a copy thereof to be filed with the County Auditor, Assessor and Tax Collector MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Pulido (1) PUBLIC HEARING REPORT ON WATER QUALITY RELATIVE TO PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 25, 2004. Staff presentation by Thom Coughran, Water Resources Manager, Public Works Agency No written communication. No public speakers; public hearing closed. Receive and file the report on Water Quality relative to Public Health Goals. MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (6) None (0) None (0) NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Pulido (1) 212 JULY 6, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.F. PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-06 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR PROTECTING LOCAL STREETS; REVISED PROCEDURES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC PLANS Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend the General Plan Circulation Element Implementation Program protecting local streets. Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on June 25, 2004 Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its regular meeting of June 28,2004 by a vote of 6-1 (De La Torre opposed) Staff Presentation by Joseph Fletcher, City Attorney Written communication: The Clerk of the Council noted that two e-mail communications had been received by Joe and Kim Gerda and Wade Little in opposition to the proposed action on this item No public speakers; public hearing closed Motion: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2004-153. 2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-053 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving General Plan Amendment No. 2004-06, modifying language in the circulation element related to neighborhood traffic control plans. 3. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending and revising rules and regulations for the approval and installation neighborhood traffic plans authorized by California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (f). MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Garcia VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, Garcia, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) 8 ABSENT: Pulido (1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 213 JULY 6, 2004 COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:08 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 8:09 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:10 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jose Soto addressed the Council relative to projects underway in Madison Park; Connie Major urged the Council not to vote for One Broadway Plaza project; Pat McGuigan asked the Council to consider televising all Council meetings; Thomas Childress and Bill Pevohuse expressed concerns relative to the proposed America's Tire Store on East Seventeenth Street; Alma Ramirez and James Robert Reade addressed general concerns; James Kendrick invited the Council and residents to the annual Wilshire Square Summer Concert on July 31, 2004; Dee Runnels suggested that the City not sell fireworks for the 4th of July 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Garcia . Thanked the Public Works Agency for the recent road work on Newhope . Thanked University of California, Irvine (UCI) for assisting him in providing a tour of the Computer Science and Biology departments for the Achievement Institute for Scientific Studies Councilmember Solorio . Asked staff to aggressively address the issue of miniature motorbikes and determine if these vehicles are licensed to be on the streets; he further noted that these bikes are unsafe and extremely noisy . Invited residents to come to the grand opening of the Crean Family Farm at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park on Saturday, July 17, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. . Wished John Reekstin good luck in his new endeavors at the Olsen Company . Congratulated Pat Whitaker on her appointment as the Executive Director, Community Development Agency and congratulated Gerardo Mouet on his appointment as the Executive Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services . Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Corporal Manuel Ceniceros; he had served four years with the Marines and had gone to Afghanistan; he returned to Santa Ana and was married but reenlisted and was serving in Iraq when he was killed in an explosion CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 214 JULY 6, 2004 COMMENTS 8 Council member Christy . Asked that the issue of miniature motorbikes be sent to the Public Safety Council Committee . Noted that she agreed with comments relative to the dangers of fireworks; noted that there was a fire in a complex that displaced 37 individuals; the investigation is not complete but it is believed that the fire was ignited by fireworks; she noted that this issue will also be considered by the Public Safety Committee . Asked residents to consider rental insurance to protect their property in the event of a disaster . Congratulated the Boys and Girls Club for the very successful "Ride the Coast" event; she noted that there were approximately 900 riders . Noted that Mayor Pulido was currently in Sacramento with many other big city Mayors, attempting to protect the interests of local governments in the budget process . Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Ruth Fox, 92 years old; she noted that Ruth was an activist who fought for full inclusion of blacks and minorities; in 1930 she founded a group which raised funds for minorities to attend college; her father was the first minister of the 2nd Baptist Church in Santa Ana . Noted that Sav-on and Target stores are still selling fireworks and asked staff to look into this situation 8 Councilmember Bist . Suggested that the Public Safety Committee review the feasibility of having fireworks considered very dangerous removed from the packages sold at the stands in the City . Thanked John Reekstin for his service to the City of Santa Ana . Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Alan Anderson; he was an exceptional neighbor and resident and he will be greatly missed Council member Alvarez . Thanked John Reekstin for his dedicated service to the City and noted that Rip Ribble, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will also be leaving the City shortly . Reminded residents that the ''Tooth-a-thon'' will be held on October 1- 2,2004 at 616 W. Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana . Congratulated the Wilshire Square Neighborhood on the success of its annual home tour . Announced that the Children's Zoo will be opening on July 17, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. . Wished everyone a safe summer 8 Mayor Pro Tem Franklin . Encouraged renters in the City to consider renter's insurance which is a relatively inexpensive way to protect valuable possessions CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 215 JULY 6, 2004 COMMENTS . Asked the City Manager to give an update on the Farmers Insurance site; the City Manager responded that a developer had made a successful bid on the property but has not submitted anything to the City as of this date . Noted that there was a street sign missing at Baker and Santa Clara . Noted that Alan Anderson owned one of the first stores in South Coast Plaza ADJOURNMENT - 8:58 P.M. - To July 19, 2004 - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California In Memory of Ruth Fox Cpl. Manuel Ceniceros Alan Anderson atricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 216 JULY 6, 2004