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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 17, 2005
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:06 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tem
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager,
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCA TION
Bob Barnett, Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Mayor Pulido pulled items 22.J. and 22.K. for separate discussion
· Mayor Pro Tem Bist pulled item 25.F. for separate discussion
. Mayor Pulido abstained from item 11.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES:
None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes.
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2005
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2005
ORDINANCES SECOND READING
11.A. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2005-03 TO ALLOW A ZONE
CHANGE FROM COMMERCIAL-MUSEUM DISTRICT TO SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 79 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2005-03 TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
AT 1900 NORTH MAIN STREET - STEADFAST COMPANIES,
APPLICANT
Placed on first reading at the October 3, 2005 Council Meeting and
approved by a 6-0 vote (Pulido abstained)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on October 7, 2005
Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2699 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana creating Specific Development District (SD-79) for property
located at 1900 North Main Street
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2700 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana approving a Development Agreement between the City of Santa
Ana and Steadfast Courtyards, L.P.
Mayor Pulido abstained from this item.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT - OCTOBER 12, 2005
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
VACANCIES
5
Environmental & Transportation
Committee
Human Relations Commission
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
1
WARD
Sr. Tenant,
Tenant &
Wards 1, 2 & 5
Santa Ana
Chamber
5
1&4
1
~
9
BOARD/COMMISSION
Community Redevelopment /
Housing Commission
Environmental & Transportation
Committee
Library Board
Parks & Recreation Board
Personnel Board
Youth Commission - Alternate
TOTAL
EXPIRED
TERMS
1
WARD
Mayor
1
5
1
1
2
1
7
5
1
Mayor & 5
3
13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Park Development, Recreation Programs
& Education Partnerships
Park Development, Recreation Programs
& Education Partnerships
Date
05/03/05
07/19/05
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.
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Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. (Items 15.A.
through 15.N.)
15.A.
15.B.
Council Meeting Agendas Meeting Date
City Council Agenda 10/03/05
Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session
10/03/05
Posted
09/28/05
Time
1 :20 p.m.
4:15 p.m.
09/30/05
Council Committee Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time
15.C. Park Development, Recreation Programs and Education Partnerships
07/19/05 07/13/05 4:30 p.m.
15.D. Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
07/26/05 07/22/05 4:30 p.m.
15.D. Main Street Development-Cancellation Notice
09/01/05 08/04/05 3:35 p.m.
15.F. Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
08/23/05 09/19/05 10:30 p.m.
15.G. Main Street Development 09/01/05 08/29/05 5:00 p.m.
15.H. Park Development, Recreation Programs and Education Partnerships-
Cancellation Notice 09/06/05 08/30/05 11 :30 a.m.
15.1. Public Safety 09/12/05 09/09/05 3:10 p.m.
15.J. Technology 09/14/05 09/09/05 3:10p.m.
15.K. Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
09/27/05 09/23/05 1:15p.m.
15.L. Park Development, Recreation Programs and Education Partnerships
09/20/05 09/15/06 5:10p.m.
15.M. Main Street Development-Cancellation Notice
10/06/05 09/29/05 9:30 a.m.
Boards/Commission Resignation Effective Posted Time
15.N. Victoria Betancourt 10/05/05 10/05/05 4:30 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.F.)
16.A.
16.B.
16.C.
16.D.
16.E.
16.F.
Honoree
Wilson Elementary-Moving Violator Pedestrian Safety
Campaign Kickoff
Davis Elementary- Moving Violator Pedestrian Safety
Campaign Mural Unveiling
HEEF 2005 Apple of Gold Awardees
Columbus Day Civic Celebration
Santa Ana Youth Expo 2005
MANA Day
Date
10/5/2005
10/6/2005
1 on /2005
10/8/2005
10/9/2005
10/10/2005
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MISCELLEANOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. NOT USED
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FUNDS FOR THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AND BIRCH STREET
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-039 - Accepting funds from
Nexus Companies in the amount of $265,000 into the Select Streets
Construction and Developer Contribution funds and appropriating funds to
the Select Streets Construction funds for the traffic signal installation at
MacArthur Boulevard and Birch Street
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. (22.A. through
22.K.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 02-006 - BODY ARMOR VESTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Amend the contract with Galls/Uniform Center, a division of Long Beach
Uniform Co., Inc., by $68,000 for the annual amount not to exceed
$115,051 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.B. SPEC. NO. 02-119 - OFFSET PRINTING SERVICE - Renew the contract
with Anytime Printing for a one-year period in the annual amount not to
exceed $140,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 03-081 - TYPEWRITER AND FACSIMILE MACHINE
MAINTENANCE - Renew the contract with Pacific Typewriter &
Communications, Inc., for a one-year period in the annual amount not to
exceed $25,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
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22.D. SPEC. NO. 04-103 - TRAFFIC LINE PAINTING AND TRAFFIC SIGN
MAINTENANCE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with
Orange County Striping Service, Inc. for a one-year period in the annual
amount not to exceed $505,275 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 04-107 INDUSTRIAL PAINTING OF WATER PRODUCTION
EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with
Spectra Company for a one-year period with an option for one one-year
extension in the amount not to exceed $30,000 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 04-110 - FIRE HYDRANTS AND ACCESSORIES - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Sand J Supply Co., Inc. for
a one-year period in the annual amount not to exceed $55,021 - Finance
& Management Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 04-127 - EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND CONCRETE - Renew
contracts for a one-year period in the annual aggregate amount not to
exceed $70,000 with the following vendors:
Vendor:
Rental Service Corporation
Sunstate Equipment Co. LLC
United Rentals North West Inc.
Location:
Santa Ana
Anaheim
Santa Ana
22.H. SPEC. NO. 05-107 - MICROFILM SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES -
LIBRARY - Renew the contracts for a one-year period in the annual
amount not to exceed $14,879 with the following vendors:
Vendors:
ProQuest Information
Learning Company
22.1. SPEC. NO. 05-108 - LARGE EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE -
Award a contract to Haaker Equipment Company for a three-year period in
the annual amount not to exceed $20,000 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
Continued from the October 3, 2005 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0
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Motion: Direct staff to purchase 3 hybrid vehicles and report back to Council prior
to purchasing the remaining 11 midsize vehicles.
MOTION: Pulido
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Continued from the October 3,2005 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0
Motion: Approve staff recommendation for the purchase of seven utility trucks and
explore the purchase of two hybrid four-door utility vehicles.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTERSECTION WIDENING AT MAIN
STREET AND MAINPLACE DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 2601)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Alliance Streetworks, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $255,376 for intersection widening at Main
Street and MainPlace Drive.
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2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $324,000.
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (25.A through 25.1.)
25.A. AGMTS - CONTRACTED BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND BUILDING
SERVICE INSPECTION SERVICES AND APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
AGMTS 2005-244, 2005-245, 2005-246 - BUILDING PLAN CHECK -
With EsGil Corporation; SFA: Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc.;
Willdan; and Robert J. Tyler in an aggregate total amount not to exceed
$900,000 - Planning and Building Agency
AGMT 2005-247 - BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES - With Vandorpe
Chou Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 - Planning and
Building Agency
1. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS- Recognizing aggregate total
amounts not to exceed $900,000 in the 2005-2006 FY revenue account
for building plan check and appropriating various amounts not to exceed
$900,000 to the Planning and Building Agency 2005-2006 FY budget
allocation in the account for contractual services for payments to the
consultants contracted to complete building plan checks of various
projects
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-044 - Recognizing $80,000 in
the 2005-2006 FY revenue account for building permits and appropriating
$30,000 to the Planning and Building Agency 2005-2006 FY budget
allocation in the account for overtime building inspections and $50,000 in
the account for contractual services for contracted building inspection
services
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25.B. AGMT 2005-248 ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM
EXAMINATIONS - With the Orange County Health Care Agency's Child
Abuse Services Team in an annual amount not to exceed $20,000 -
Police Department
25.C. AGMT 2005-249 - MOBILE DATA COMPUTER SYSTEM - Amend the
agreement with Motorola for an additional $102,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $1,508,530 - Fire Department
25.D. AGMT 2005-250 - PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM - With
Group 1 in an amount not to exceed $212,000 - Fire Department
25.E. AGMT 2005-251 - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE 24/7 RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - With Compudyne in an amount not to exceed
$34,000 - Fire Department
Staff Report by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning and Building
Agency
Motion:
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.G. AGMT 2005-253 - CHLORINATOR POWER SUPPLY UPGRADES - With
Severn Trent Water Purification, Inc. in the amount of $79,920 - Public
Works Agency
25.H. AGMT 2005-254 - PRE-EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND NETWORKING -
With Templo Calvario, CDC in an amount not to exceed $227,500 -
Community Development Agency
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25.1. AGMT 2005-255 - LEASE - EL FAISON MARKET FACILITIES - With
Javier and Milena Marin, dba EI Faison - Community Development
Agency .
LAND USE MATTERS
31.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-07 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2005-145) TO
CONSOLIDATE EIGHT PARCELS INTO ONE PARCEL AT 801 NORTH
MAIN STREET
Filed by Caribou Industries, to consolidate eight parcels into one in the
Midtown Specific Plan NO.3 (SP3) zoning district at 801 North Main Street.
Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution Tentative Parcel Map. No. 2005-07
and (County Map No. 2005-145) as conditioned on September 21,2005.
APPLICANT: CARIBOU INDUSTRIES
Motion: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2005-07 (County Map No. 2005-145) as conditioned
** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
50.A. ADOPT ORDINANCES TO REGULATE VENDING VEHICLES AND
ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE VENDING PREFERENTIAL PARKING
PROGRAM - PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY
The following members of the public addressed the Council relative to this
item:
Mary Bloom-Ramos asked the Council to continue the matter for 30 days;
Leah Fraser, representing Latino Health Access asked that the Council
consider providing incentives for vendors who sold healthy food products;
Maria Gomez addressed the Council in opposition to the ordinance
imposing a 90 minute limit on the vendors; Lisann Martinez spoke in
opposition to the proposed ordinance
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25.\. AGMT 2005-255 - LEASE - EL FAISON MARKET FACILITIES - With
Javier and Milena Marin, dba EI Faison - Community Development
Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
31.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-07 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2005-145) TO
CONSOLIDATE EIGHT PARCELS INTO ONE PARCEL AT 801 NORTH
MAIN STREET
Filed by Caribou Industries, to consolidate eight parcels into one in the
Midtown Specific Plan NO.3 (SP3) zoning district at 801 North Main Street.
Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution Tentative Parcel Map. No. 2005-07
and (County Map No. 2005-145) as conditioned on September 21,2005.
APPLICANT: CARIBOU INDUSTRIES
Motion: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2005-07 (County Map No. 2005-145) as conditioned
** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
50.A. ADOPT ORDINANCES TO REGULATE VENDING VEHICLES AND
ESTABLISHING A CITYWIDE VENDING PREFERENTIAL PARKING
PROGRAM - PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY
The following members of the public addressed the Council relative to this
item:
Mary Bloom-Ramos asked the Council to continue the matter for 30 days;
Leah Fraser, representing Latino Health Access asked that the Council
consider providing incentives for vendors who sold healthy food products;
Maria Gomez addressed the Council in opposition to the ordinance
imposing a 90 minute limit on the vendors; Lisann Martinez spoke in
opposition to the proposed ordinance
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Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NS-2701- An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending Sections 36-56 through 36-63 of Chapter 36 of The
Santa Ana Municipal Code to regulate vending vehicles, and amending
Section 1-18.1 of the Code
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Solorio,
Pulido (6)
NOES: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
50.B. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR ICE CREAM TRUCKS OPERATING ON CITY STREETS -
PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NS-2702 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana adding Section 36-461.1 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to hours of operation for ice cream trucks operating on City streets
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Solorio,
Pulido (6)
NOES: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN AND ANNUAL BUDGET - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-097 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to effect certain changes to
the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan to add one new full
time classification title in the Fire Department, and to amend the annual
budget to reallocate one position
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN AND ANNUAL BUDGET - POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-098 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to provide an increase in
salary for the middle management classification of Jail Administrator (MM)
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez ,Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio,
Pulido (6)
NOES: Christy (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Mayor Pulido announced a potential conflict on Item 55C because he consults
with a company that is within a 300 ft radius of the project site; he further
declared a conflict of interest on Item 55D because his business is within the
Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District; he left the room for these
items and Mayor Pro Tem Bist assumed the Chair
55.C. CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT / ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. 95-03 FOR THE ALTON AVENUE OVERCROSSING
AT SR-55 - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
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Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-099 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana certifying and approving the environmental impact
report, approving a mitigation monitoring program, and adopting
certain facts, findings and a statement of overriding considerations for
the Alton Avenue Overcrossing at the SR-55 Freeway Project
2. Approve Alternative 2 as the build alternative for the project.
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Pulido (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.D DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2005
ANNUAL REPORT AND 2006 BUDGET - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Motion:
1. Approve the 2005 Annual Report and the 2006 Budget for the
Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District
2. Adopt a resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-100 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana declaring its intention to levy an assessment for the
Downtown Santa Ana Business improvement area for the year 2006
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Pulido (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
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REPORTS
65.A. 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT - City Manager
The City Manager provided an update on developments related to the
Fourth District Court of Appeal.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2005-02 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2005-06 TO CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
AND ZONING DISTRICTS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAND
USES ALONG WEST ST. ANDREW PLACE AND BRISTOL STREET
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend general plan land use
designations to Institutional (INS), Low Density Residential (LR7) and
Open Space (OS) and to amend the zoning district to Open Space (0)
and Single Family Residence (R1) and Arterial Commercial (C5) to be
consistent with existing land uses at 1801 South Poplar Street; 1305,
1309,1313,1401,1405,1409,1413 and 1417 West St. Andrew Place;
1622 and 1910 South Bristol.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on October 7, 2005
and mailed notices.
Staff presentation was made by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of
Planning and Building Agency
Written Communication: None received by the Clerk of the Council
Ricardo Arteaga addressed the Council in support of the General Plan
amendment; public hearing closed
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-101 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana amending the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana
to amend the land use designation in the land use element for property
generally located at St. Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Poplar Street
from a Mixture of Institutional (INS), Low Density Residential (LR-7)
and General Commercial (GC) to a Mixture of Institutional (INS), Low
Density Residential (LR-7) and Open Space (OS) (GPA No. 2005-02)
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2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2703 - An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana rezoning the property generally located at St.
Andrew Place, Bristol Street, and Poplar Street to a mixture of Single
Family Residence (R1), Arterial Commercial (C5) and Open Space (0)
Zoning Districts (AA No. 2005-06)
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Garcia, Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante, Pulido (2)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Pursuant to Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on
the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85.A. SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
(ALVAREZ)
Motion: Direct Staff to begin process of acquiring a simultaneous translation
system including interpreter services and up to 50 headsets.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:28
P.M. AND RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 7:30 P.M.
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WORK STUDY SESSION
FOLLOW-UP TO CITY COUNCIL RETREAT - GOALS AND ACTION
PLAN -presented by Jay Trevino, Executive Director for the Planning and
Building Agency. Highlights of this presentation are as follows:
. City Council retreat was held at Bowers Museum on June 24, 2005
. Focus was on development related topics
. Five elements of Communities:
o Knowledge - be honest about who you are as a community,
don't try to imitate others
o Vision - lead your community toward a common goal
o People - know their skills and abilities
o Infrastructure - all aspects must work
o Quality - create a unique sense of place
. Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
. Strengths:
o Urban Location
o Climate
o Freeway Accessibility
. Weaknesses:
o Geographic Constraints
o Negative media perception
o Aging Infrastructure
o Challenges relating to community economics
. Opportunities:
o Urban, Cosmopolitan area
o Redevelopment potential
o Art, Culture and Education
. Threats:
o Statewide constraints on education funding
o Difficulty in changing negative perceptions
o Constraints on Infrastructure funding
. Important to clarify the difference between policy and process
. Revisit current Development Processes and Standards
. Priority Focus Areas are as follows:
o Santa Ana Boulevard/Downtown
o North Main StreetlTriangle Neighborhood/Main Place
o East 1st and 4th Street Corridor
. Goals:
o Provide an environment where quality development can occur in
a timely manner
o Create a dynamic City that acknowledges and capitalizes upon
the unique characteristics of Santa Ana's developable
properties
o Create a more flexible, yet policy-driven, development process
o Focus limited resources to revitalize key areas of the City
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. Action Items:
o Implement development process improvements
o Establish a City Council Subcommittee on Land Use Policy
o Prepare a Specific Plan for the Santa Ana Boulevard/Downtown
o Include an adaptive reuse component
o Prepare an overlay zoning district to allow residential/mixed-use
development in the 1 st and 4th Street Corridor
o Work with property owners/developers in Main Street Priority
Area
o Prepare a comprehensive update to the City's General Plan
o Prepare a comprehensive update to the City's Zoning
Ordinance
. Project Funding and Timing:
o Estimated available funding of $3.8 million in housing in-lieu
fees by end of 2006
o Estimated cost of priority projects can be met by this funding
source
· Santa Ana Blvd. Specific Plan - $575,000
· General Plan Update/EIR - $2 million
· Zoning Ordinance Update - $750,000
. Work can begin immediately
55.E. RESTRUCTURE THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-102 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana Establishing Committees of the City Council
MOTION: Pulido
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Lisann Aguilar Martinez addressed the Council relative to several
concerns
Patricia McGuigan addressed the Council related to concerns about the
maintenance of the monument sign on 1 st Street and provided the Council
with pictures depicting the poor condition of this sign
Steve McGuigan expressed concern that not all interested parties were
represented on the newly formed Santa Ana River Task Force; he also
noted that the Santa Ana Unified School District was considering changes
to the new high school at Centennial Park in conflict with the agreement
signed by the City with the School District
Brian Martinez, principal at Grant Elementary addressed the Council
relative to the need for a crossing guard at Walnut and Maple Street to
protect his students
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
· Announced the Grand Opening of the KidWorks Donahue Center at
1902 W. Chestnut on October 27,2005 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
· Announced that the Centennial Heritage Museum held their very
successful annual fund raiser
Councilmember Solorio
· Announced that on tonight's agenda funding in the amount of $265,000
was accepted from the Nexus Companies for a traffic signal at
MacArthur and Birch Street
· Suggested that a joint meeting be held with the School Board to
discuss proposed activities at Godinez High School and also to discuss
the appropriate solution for the situation at Grant Elementary School
Councilmember Christy
· Asked that she be included in the joint meeting with the SAUSD Board
· Announced that "Boo at the Zoo" will be held at the Zoo for two
weekends
· Asked the Council to close the meeting in memory of Sonny Ngo who
was a firefighter for the City for eight years
· Asked the Council to close the meeting in memory of Art Salazar who
worked for the City since 1998 at the yard and is survived by his wife
and three children
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Mavor Pro Tem Bist
. -'n preparation for the joint meeting with the School Board, asked staff
to circulate the agreement for Godinez High School at Centennial Park
and also asked staff to do a study to determine if a stop sign or
crossing guard is warranted at Grant Elementary School
. Asked the City Manager to provide each Councilmember with a copy of
the City's agreement for the Little Saigon Sign on First Street
. Announced that the Wilshire Square neighborhood held its annual
poetic tea
Councilmember Alvarez
. Asked staff to explore the feasibility and cost of performing street
constructions and repairs during off-peak hours
. Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Fred Munoz, who was a
close friend and also served on two City Commissions including the
Personnel Board from 1976-79 and the Planning Commission from
1979 through 1983
Councilmember Bustamante
. Asked staff to refer the issue of permit parking uses to the
Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee
. Urged residents to ensure that their children are safe on Halloween
and reminded all residents to drive safely and watch for children in the
streets
. Congratulated the Mater Dei football team on its victory over Servite
ADJOURNMENT - 8:58 P.M. -To November 7, 2005 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 831,
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
IN MEMORY OF SUNNY NGO, ART SALAZAR, AND FRED MUNOZ
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