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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 21, 2005
CALLED TO ORDER
Police Community Room
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California
6:23 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
Councilmembers present:
MAYOR PULIDO
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
STAFF Present:
DAVE N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Council member Solorio pulled Item 23.B. for separate discussion
. Mayor Pro Tem Bist pulled Item 23.0. for separate discussion
. Councilmember Alvarez abstained on Items 10.A. and 10.B.
. Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19A
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None (0)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.)
10A
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2005
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2005
10.B.
Councilmember Alvarez abstained on Items 10.A. and 10.B.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13A
VACANCY REPORT - MARCH 16, 2005
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes
BOARD/COMMISSION
VACANCIES
Board of Parks & Recreation
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
1
2
Environmental Transportation Advisory Committee (ETAC)
2
Human Relations
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
~
8
BOARD/COMMISSION
EXPIRED
TERMS
Board of Parks & Recreation
Community Redevelopment!
Housing Commission
Environmental and
Committee
1
3
Transportation 1
WARD
NA
Sr. Tenant
& Tenant
NA
1
1&4
2
WARD
1
1,5&
Mayor
5
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Historic Resources Commission 1 Mayor
Library Board 1 5
Personnel Board 3 3,5 &
Mayor
Planning Commission 2 1 &
Mayor
Youth Commission - Regular 1 3
Youth Commission - Alternate 1 3
TOTAL 14
13.B.
APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
Adolph Robles to the Community Redevelopment & Housing Commission,
recommended by Council member Alvarez as the Ward 5 representative for a
full-term expiring on November 30, 2006 (Replacing T. Leon)
Christine Korthuis to the Personnel Board, recommended by Council member
Bustamante as the Ward 3 representative for a full-term expiring on November
30,2006 (Replacing A. Zarate)
13.C.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Neighborhood Improvement!Code Enforcement
Main Street Development
Date
09/28/04
01/19/05
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.)
Council Meetina Aaendas MeetinQ Date Posted Time
15.A. City Council Agenda 03/07/05 03/03/05 8:45 a.m.
15.B. City Council Agenda-Revised 03/07/05 03/04/05 4:45 p.m.
15.C. Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda 03/07/05 03/04/05 4:45 p.m.
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15.0.
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
15.H.
15.1.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Committee Aaendas
Posted
Time
Meetina Date
Main Street Development Special Meeting
02/16/05 02/15/05 11 :45 a.m.
Park Development Recreation Programs and Education Partnerships
03/01/05 02/25/05 11 :30 a.m.
Public Safety Cancellation Notice
03/14/05
Main Street Development Cancellation Notice
03/16/05
03/09/05
2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
03/09/05
Posted
Time
Boards/Commission Resianation Effective
Carlos Bustamante, Community Redevelopment
and Housing Commission 12/06/04 02/25/05
Alfonso Bustamante, Human Relations Commission
02/17/05 03/11/05
10:00 a.m.
11 :45 a.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes.
16.A.
16.B.
Honoree
Date
Mercy House, Lennar Homes
Pio Pico's Family Literacy Fair
03/17/05
03/19/05
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: 1. Approve settlements.
Claimants:
Kolian Santoukht Claim No. 2004-096, $12,159.10
Heydi Hernandez Claim No. 2004-118, $ 82,500.00
2. Approve resolution.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
RESOLUTION NO. 2005--034 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana providing for additional deferred compensation for the Clerk of the
Council
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19.B.
EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY UPDATE
Motion: Direct the City Manager to update the Administrative Policies to allow
restricted usage of city-issued credit cards.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING SANTA ANA'S FOCUSED
ENFORCEMENT TEAM GRANT FUNDING
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-029 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a grant award
agreement with the Office of Emergency Services
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 05-097 - Recognizing the Office of
Emergency Services Grant funds in the amount of $95,701 and required
matching funds of $31,900 from the Police Department Crimes Against
Persons Other Contractual Services Account, for a total project amount of
$127,601, and appropriate same into the FY 2005 Santa Ana's Focused
Enforcement Team Grant expenditure accounts - Police Department.
3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2005-053 - OPERATE A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM
ADVOCACY PROGRAM - With Community Services Program, Inc.,
Family Violence Victim Services for one year in an amount not to exceed
$55,112 - Police Department.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.B)
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22.A.
22.B.
PROJECTS
23.A.
Motion:
23.B.
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
SPEC. NO. 00-151 - POLICE UNIFORMS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew
the contract with Galls/Long Beach Uniform Company for a one-year period in
an annual amount not to exceed $178,963.01 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
SPEC. NO. 04-043 - TRAFFIC FLARES - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew
the contract with Adamson Police Products, formerly Adamson Industries,
based upon the Cooperative Purchase Provision of Orange County for a 12-
month period in an annual amount not to exceed $15,451 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
CONTRACT AWARD FOR RITCHEY AND LYON STREETS WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 05-3194)
1. Award a contract to A.R. Sarmiento, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of
$155,700 for the construction of Ritchey and Lyon Streets water main
improvements.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost
of $199,200.
CONTRACT AWARD FOR CENTENNIAL PARK, DAN YOUNG SYNTHETIC
TURF FIELD NO.2 (PROJECT NO. 04-6401)
1. Relieve Los Angeles Engineering of their bid in the amount of
$725,521.25.
2. Award a contract to Ohno Construction Company, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $814,731 for construction of Centennial Regional
Park, Dan Young Synthetic Turf Field No.2.
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost
of $1 ,018,400.
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES:
None (0)
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ABSTAIN:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSENT:
23.C.
CONTRACT AWARD FOR RENOVATION OF PLAYGROUNDS AT BOMO
KORAL AND LILLIE KING PARKS (PROJECT NO. 04-6406)
Motion: 1.
Award a contract to Fleming Environmental, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $366,214.50 for the renovation of playgrounds at
Bomo Koral and Lillie King Parks.
23.D.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost
of $458,500.
CONTRACT AWARD BIRCH STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
(PROJECT NO. 05-3196)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to J. De Sigio Construction, Inc., the
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices
estimated amount of $359,940.
lowest
in the
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost
of $449,900.
Mayor Pro Tem Bist asked staff to notify the Heninger Park Neighborhood
Association leadership when construction on the water main begins.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None (0)
23.E.
EASEMENT DEED WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (PROJECT
NO. 04-1003)
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Motion:
23.F.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute an easement deed with Southern
California Edison for installation of a storm drain.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
EDINGER AVENUE MEDIAN AT BOYD STREET (PROJECT NO. 2585)
Motion: Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration E.R. No. 2004-215.
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
25.A.
25.B.
25.C.
25.0.
25.E.
25.F.
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. through 25.F.)
AGMT NO. 2005-054 - FACILITY MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE - With The
Active Network in an amount not to exceed $75,755 - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
AGMT NO. 2005-055 - ORANGE COUNTY 800 MHZ SYSTEM - Execute a
Joint Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance, and Financial Management
of the Orange County 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications
Systems - Public Works Agency
AGMT NO. 2005-056 - CARD ACCESS SYSTEM -- Execute an amendment
to the agreement with Simplex/Grinnell, LP increasing the compensation for
the agreement by $4,000 for a total compensation amount not to exceed
$27,248 - Police Department
AGMT NO. 2005-057 - COOPERATIVE PROJECTS PROGRAM - With
Orange County Sanitation District for joint funding of sewer projects for an
amount not to exceed $300,000 - Public Works Agency
AGMT NO. 2005-058 - RENTAL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1249 W.
FIRST STREET (PROJECT 1819) -- Execute a rental agreement with
property owners Creighton Hunter, Betty Hunter, Fred Orgeron and Brenda
Orgeron totaling $33,000 - Public Works Agency
AGMT NO. 2005-059 - WARNER AVENUE BRIDGE WIDENING (PROJECT
04-1003) - With the County of Orange for the widening of Warner Avenue
from Fountain Valley city limit to Harbor Boulevard including the bridge over
the Santa Ana River - Public Works Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
LAND USE MATTERS
31.A.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-01 AND MINOR EXCEPTION NO.
2005-01 - 1201 WEST SECOND STREET.
Filed by Starlight Baptist Church to allow a church in the two-family residence
(R2) zoning district and allow an off-site parking lot across the street at 1201
West Second Street.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its February
28, 2005 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Cribb absent)
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2005-01 as conditioned and Minor Exception No. 2005-01 as conditioned.
31.B.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-02 - 4004 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE
Filed by Trong Quang Nguyen, to allow the subdivision of an existing
residential parcel in the R-1 (Single-Family Residence) zoning district into
three parcels for the construction of two new single-family dwellings at 4004
West McFadden Avenue.
Zoning Administrator Action adopted a resolution approving Tentative Parcel
Map No. 2005-02 as conditioned at its February 23, 2005 meeting
Motion:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative Parcel
Map No. 2005-02 as conditioned.
... END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ...
BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.A.
APPEAL NO. 2004-02 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
APPLICATION NO. 2003-45 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION
NO. 2003-47) - 924 NORTH LOWELL STREET
Historic Resources Commission adopted a resolution approving Historic
Resources Commission Application 2004-45 and Historic Register
Categorization No. 2003-47 at its June 3, 2004 meeting by a vote of 5-1
(Schaefer opposed, Gartner, O'Callaghan absent, Lutz abstained)
Filed by Fernando Astran to appeal the decision of the Historic Resources
Commission, which approved the placement and categorization of the
structure, located at 924 North Lowell Street (Joe Lowell House) as a Key
property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties
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Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 23, 2004 and
notices mailed.
Continued from the August 2, 2004 City Council meeting by a vote of 5-0
(Christy absent and Alvarez abstained)
Public hearing closed September 7,2004
Continued by the City Council from September 7, 2004 Meeting by 5-0 vote
(Alvarez, abstained and Garcia, absent)
Continued from the October 4, 2004 City Council Meeting for 60 days by a
vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained)
Continued from the November 15, 2004 City Council Meeting for 60 days by a
vote of 6-0 (Alvarez, abstained)
Continued from the February 22, 2005 City Council Meeting to by a vote of 6-0
(Alvarez, absent)
Councilmember Alvarez abstained on this item because of a conflict of interest
due to the proximity of the property to her residence and left the room;
Councilmember Bustamante abstained because he had participated in the
decision made by the Historic Resources Commission
Fernando Astran, appellant, addressed the Council in opposition to placement
of this property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-030 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana placing the property located at 924 North Lowell Street on the
Historical Register and placing within an established category (Appeal No.
2004-02)
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
Alvarez, Bustamante (2)
ABSENT:
None (0)
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55.B.
RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO UNAFFILIATED CONFIDENTIAL AND
UNREPRESENTED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Motion:
Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-031 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to amend the basic classification
and compensation plan for classifications of employment designated as
unaffiliated confidential
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-033 - A resolution of the City Council of the city of
Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to amend the compensation
plan for certain classifications of employment designated as unrepresented
Executive Management
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES:
None (0)
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Alvarez (1)
65.A.
4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT
David Ream, City Manager, briefed the Council on the steps taken to ensure
that the 4th District Court of Appeal remains in the City of Santa Ana. He noted
that the Administrative Office of the Courts announced that there will be a new
advisory panel selected. The new panel will conduct site visits including the
Santa Ana site in April, 2005. There will be an opportunity for public input.
The new panel will make recommendations to the Judicial Council this
summer.
The City Manager further noted that the City submitted a request to the Little
Hoover Commission to review the process undertaken in site selection
75.A.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPEAL NO. 2004-07 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION
APPLICATION NO. 2004-05 AND HISTORIC REGISTER CATEGORIZATION
NO. 2004-05) - 1905 NORTH VALENCIA STREET
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Filed by Ruth S. Kroll to appeal the decision of the Historic Resources
Commission, which approved the placement and categorization of the
structure located at 1905 North Valencia Street (F.B. Elliot House) as a Key
property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
Planning Commission adopted resolutions approving Historic Resources
Commission Application No. 2004-05 and Historic Register Categorization No.
2004-05 at its August 5, 2004 meeting by a 6-0 vote
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 10, 2004
and legal notices mailed
Continued from the September 20, 2004 City Council Meeting for 60 days by a
vote of 7-0
Continued from the November 15, 2004 City Council Meeting for 60 days by a
vote of 7-0
Continued from the February 22, 2005 City Council Meeting to by a vote of 6-0
(Alvarez, absent)
Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Planning Manager, Planning & Building
Agency
Written Communication - Letter dated March 20, 2005 from Santa Ana
Historical Preservation Society supporting the recommended action
Ruth Kroll, Appellant, addressed the Council in opposition to the placement of
her property on the Santa Ana Register of Historical properties; Public hearing
was closed
Council member Bustamante abstained on this matter because he had
participated in the decision made by the Historic Resources Commission
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-032 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana placing the property located at 1905 North Valencia Street on the
Historical Register, Historic Resources Commission Application No. 2004-05,
and placing within an established category Historic Register categorization No.
2004-05 (Appeal No. 2004-07)
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Christy
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VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, Solorio
(6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
Bustamante (1)
ABSENT:
None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
AT 6:41 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:42 P.M. WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
WORK STUDY SESSION
WS.A
Water Tank Rendering - Presentation by Mr. Joe Duffy of Truth and
Advertising
Mr. Duffy submitted a rendering of the proposed new art design for the Santa
Ana Water Tank. He noted that the tank is in need of repainting, and that
many suggestions were considered for a new design and color schemes.
Council discussion ensued and many ideas were exchanged. Several
members suggested that the wording for "education" be enlarged or placed in
a more prominent position on the tank so that it can be better seen from the
freeway. Other members suggested different ways to frame the lettering on
the tank
Julie Stroud addressed the Council relative to suggestions for the new sign.
COMMENTS
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Glen Stroud, Dave Hoen, Julie Stroud, and Mary Guzman emphasized the
need for continued budget support for the Code Enforcement Unit
Barbara Lemere addressed the need for playground equipment at Windsor
Park
ADJOURNMENT - 7:08 p.m. - To April 4, 2005 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic
- ce~ter Pia, Santa Ana, California
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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