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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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22.D.
22.E.
22.F.
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22.G.
22.H.
22.1.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
. Encouraged renters in the City to consider renter's insurance which is a
relatively inexpensive way to protect valuable possessions
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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
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