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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 5, 2005
CALLED TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Marvin C. Ellenbecker
Kathryn J. Roberson
Edward R. Andrade
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIAALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
Councilmember absent:
ALBERTA CHRISTY
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager,
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
David Mitchell, Police Chaplain
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Landscape Development Associate,
Planning and Building Agency
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Workforce Specialist III, Community
Development Agency
35 YEARS OF SERVICE
Police Sergeant, Police Department
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PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Solorio to The American Youth Soccer
Organization (AYSO) for their dedication to soccer programs in Santa Ana
Special Presentation by The Santa Ana Winds Youth Band and Proclamation
presented by Councilmember Alvarez for their musical contributions and opportunities
to Santa Ana youth
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to the following:
Name Board Ward
Nelida Yanez Community Redevelopment & Housing 5
Commission
Edmund X. Martinez Youth Commission (Regular) 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar
• Items 25.A, pulled for separate discussion by Councilmember Solorio and 25.J.
pulled for separate discussion by Mayor Pro Tern Bist
• Councilmember Alvarez abstained on Items 10.A. and 10.B.
• The Mayor heard testimony from a public speaker on items 22.A., 22.B., 22.E., and
25.D.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio.
Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. - 10.6.)
Councilmember Alvarez abstained from 10A and 10B since she was not
present at the November 21, 2005 meeting
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21. 2005
10.13. REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2005
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT — NOVEMBER 30, 2005
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION
VACANCIES
WARD
Community Redevelopment /
4
Sr. Tenant,
Housing Commission
Tenant &
Wards 1 & 2
Environmental & Transportation
2
Santa Ana
Committee
Chamber &
Ward 5
Human Relations Commission
1
5
Youth Commission — Regular
2
1 & Mayor
Youth Commission —Alternate
5
1, 2, 4, 5 & 6
TOTAL
14
BOARD/COMMISSION
EXPIRED
WARD
TERMS
Community Redevelopment /
1
Mayor
Housing Commission
Library Board
1
5
Parks & Recreation Board
1
1
Personnel Board
2
Mayor & 5
Youth Commission — Alternate
1
3
TOTAL
6
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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 15.6.)
Council Meeting Agendas Meetina Date Posted Time
15.A. City Council Agenda 11/21/05 11/17/05 8:45 a.m.
15.6. City Council —Adjourned 11/21/05 11/18/05 5:05 p.m.
Regular Meeting Agenda
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve Settlement
John Carey, WCAB Case # ANA 323360 v. City of Santa Ana,
compromise and release in the amount of $21,500
Michael Pingree, Claim # 04-2995-M v. City of Santa Ana, compromise
and release in the amount of $85,000
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Christy from the December 5,
2005 Council Meeting
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING PRIOR -YEAR
RECEIPTS FOR CENTENNIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-060 - Recognizing $99,046 in
the Centennial Park Balance from Prior Year revenue account and
appropriate same to the Centennial Park Other Contract Services
expenditure account.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
GRANTS
21.A. PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HEALTHY
KIDS GRANT PROGRAM
Motion: Award a contract for the purchase of playground equipment under the
Healthy Kids Grant Program to Game Time in the amount of $128,176.51
for various parks — Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22. E.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 02-140 - MOBILE CAR WASH SERVICES - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with City Fleet Services for a one-
year period in an amount not to exceed $29,305 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council on this item
22.B. SPEC. NO. 02-157 - POLICE MOTORCYCLE REPAIR AND REPAIR
PARTS - Renew the contracts for a one-year period in the following
annual amounts not to exceed:
Vendor: Location: Amount:
Advanced Kawasaki Buena Park $25,000
formerly VIP Motorcycles, Inc.
BMW of Hollywood Hollywood $20,000
Seavco d/b/a Iry Seaver Motorcycles Orange $100,000
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council on this item
22.C. SPEC. NO. 04-141 - PREPAID GASOLINE CARDS - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Renew the contract with SVM, LP for a one-
year period in an amount not to exceed $75,000 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 05-122 - SERVICE AWARDS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS -
Award contracts for service
awards and promotional
items for a two-year
period in the following not -to -exceed annual amounts:
Vendor:
Location:
Amount:
Corporate Motivators
Costa Mesa, CA
$15,000
Image Printing Solutions
Irvine, CA
$15,000
JH Recognition Co.
Portland, OR
$15,000
McVicker & Associates
Laguna Hills, CA
$25,000
Vail Dunlap & Associates
Santa Ana, CA
$10,000
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.E. SPEC. NO. 05-124 - INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING — FIRE
DEPARTMENT - Amend the contract with UPSCO Powersafe Systems,
Inc. to increase the aggregate limit by $20,000 in an annual amount not to
exceed $30,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council on this matter
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR CIVIC CENTER LAW LIBRARY FOUNTAIN
RENOVATION (PROJECT NOS. 9087/05-9094)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Condor, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the estimated amount of $238,000 for
renovation of the Civic Center Law Library Fountain
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $297,500
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.13.
through 25.1.)
25.A. AGMT REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SOLID WASTE -
Execute an amended agreement with Waste Management, Inc. - Public
Works Agency
Councilmember Solorio declared a potential conflict of interest
pursuant to Charter Section 425 (receipt of contribution); he
abstained and left the room for this item only.
David Ross, representing Waster Management, Inc addressed the Council
in support of execution of the amended agreement.
Motion: Continue the matter to the January 3, 2006 City Council Meeting
MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Solorio (1)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
25.B. AGMT 2005-284 - CITYWIDE SPEED LIMIT STUDY (PROJECT 06-1017)
- With Albert Grover & Associates in an amount not to exceed $38,335 -
Public Works Agency
25.C. AGMT 2005-285 - SEWER SYSTEM FATS, OILS AND GREASE
CONTROL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT — With Environmental
Engineering and Contracting, Inc. for a one year agreement with the
option to extend a second one-year term at the same contract amount for
an annual amount not to exceed $182,000 - Public Works Agency
25.D. AGMT 2005-286 - UASI COUNTYWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR
TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS - Amend the agreement with URS
Corporation, in an additional amount of $40,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $435,100 — Police Department
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council on this matter
25.E. AGMT 2005-287 - MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT - Execute
Amendment No. 11 to the Master Funding Agreement with the Orange
County Transportation Authority for projects in the Combined
Transportation Funding Program and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Program - Public Works Agency
25.F. AGMT 2005-288 — PAYROLL CONSULTING SERVICES — With Dawna
Whaley in an amount not to exceed $120,000 — Finance & Management
Services Agency
25.G. AGMT 2005-289 — CONSULTING SERVICES — Amend the agreement
with CitCom, Inc. extending the term of the agreement by an additional six
months and increasing the compensation by $175,000, for a total amount
not to exceed $275,000 — Police Department, Fire Department, and
Finance & Management Services Agency
25.H. AGMT 2005-290 — TECHNICAL TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES
AND CONSULTING — renew the agreements in a total amount not to
exceed $2,850,000 with the following vendors:
2005-290 - APR Consulting, Inc.
2005-302 - Nakoma Group (formerly Data Design Corporation)
2005-303 - International Management Systems Corporation
2005-304 - SoftMaster, Inc.
2005-305 - Telfords
25.1. AGMT 2005-306 — FREEWAY AGREEMENT — With the California
Department of Transportation for State Route 55 — Public Works Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
25.J. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CELLULARANTENNAS AT JEROME AND
MADISON PARKS
Staff report by Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager, Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
Motion:
1. Direct staff to revisit adding palm trees to parks landscape.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City
Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
AGMTS 2005-291 & 2005-292 - INSTALLATION OF CELLULAR
MONOPALMS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT — Execute two leases
with Omnipoint Communications, Inc. (T-Mobile) for an amount of
$28,800 per agreement — Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Agency
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-058 - Recognizing
$57,600 in the Capital Outlay, Miscellaneous Recoveries revenue
account and appropriate same to the Capital Outlay, Improvements
Other than Buildings expenditure account.
4. Receive and file Categorical Exemption for Environmental
Review Nos. 2005-196 (Jerome Park) and 2005-197 (Madison
Park).
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
LAND USE MATTERS
DEEDS — TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
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CONSENT CALENDAR
30.A. EASEMENT DEED TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AT 1815 E. CHESTNUT AVENUE
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement for ingress/egress easement at 1815 E.
Chestnut with the State of California, Department of
Transportation for $61,000 — Public Works Agency, Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency and Finance &
Management Services Agency
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. — 06-059 - Accepting State
of California funds in the amount of $61,000 into the Capital Outlay
Zoo Easement fund and appropriating funds to the Zoo Improvement
fund for ingress/egress easement at 1815 E. Chestnut with the State
of California, Department of Transportation.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/VARIANCES
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-24 - 13163/4 EAST WARNER
AVENUE
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
November 14, 2006 meeting by a vote of 7-0.
Filed by Starbridge Communications for Sprint PCS to construct a 60-foot
high cellular antenna at 1316% East Warner Avenue.
Applicant: Starbridge Communications for Sprint PCS
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2005-24 as conditioned.
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AIR FAIR
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Motion
REPORTS
65.A.
75.A.
Continued from the November 7, 2005 City Council Meeting by a vote of
6-0 (Pulido absent)
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-103 - A resolution in support of Air Fair, a
political action committee, to halt expansion of the John Wayne Airport
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio.
Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
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
AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-08 — WEST SANTA ANA
BOULEVARD BETWEEN RAITT STREET AND HESPERIAN STREET
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to change the zoning district from
Community Commercial (Cl) to Single Family Residence (R1) for 17
properties along West Santa Ana Boulevard between Raitt Street and
Hesperian Street.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25,
2005 and notices mailed on November 23, 2005
Staff report presented by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning and
Building Agency
Written Communication: None
No public speakers; public hearing closed
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Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 2706 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana rezoning the property generally located along West Santa Ana
Boulevard between Raitt Street and Hesperian Street to single family
residence (R1) (AA NO. 2005-08)
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio.
Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
75.13. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2005-01, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 2005-07, VARIANCE NO. 2005-53, VARIANCE NO. 2005-54,
VARIANCE NO. 2005-55 AND VARIANCE NO. 2005-56 - 2823-2929
WEST EDINGER AVENUE
1"1511r.i
Filed by John Laing Homes to allow the construction of 44-residential
townhomes at 2823-2929 West Edinger Avenue.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25,
2005 and notices mailed November 23, 2005
Staff report presented by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning and
Building Agency
Written Communication: Orange County Association of Realtors letter in
support of item.
Barbara Lamere, and Ofelia Lara residents of the area surrounding the
proposed project raised concerns about parking and privacy
Jon Dietz, Phil Schaefer, Dave Stefanides, and Dale Ward addressed the
Council in support of construction of 44 residential townhomes
Public hearing closed
1. Adopt a resolution.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-114 - A resolution of the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana approving and adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program
(Environmental Review No. 2004-198); approving Tentative Tract
Map No. 2005-07 as conditioned, Variance No. 2005-53 as
conditioned for a reduction in the number of required parking
spaces, Variance No. 2005-54 as conditioned to exceed the
maximum allowable height, Variance No. 2005-55 as conditioned to
reduce the required front yard landscaping and Variance No. 2005-
56 as conditioned to reduce the floor plan configuration for the
property located at 2823-2929 West Edinger Avenue
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-115 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana amending the General Plan of the City of
Santa Ana to change 3.1 acres on West Edinger to Medium Density
Residential and to reflect corrections and realignment of
transportation improvements (GPA No. 2005-01)
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio.
Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:18 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVLEOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETINGS; COUNCIL
RECONVENED AT 7:19 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
25.K. REHABILITATION LOAN AGREEMENTS WITH MERCY HOUSE
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTERS
Motion:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Executive
Director of the Community Development Agency to execute a
$71,328 loan agreement with Mercy House Transitional Living
Centers for the rehabilitation of Joseph House.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Executive
Director of the Community Development Agency to execute a
$31,360 loan agreement with Mercy House Transitional Living
Centers for the rehabilitation of Regina House.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Garcia, Solorio.
Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Christy (1)
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Barbara Lamere addressed the Council relative to needed improvements
at Windsor Park
Atavena Elavera Cailles requested a traffic signal at 5th and Susan and 5th
and Jackson
James Robert Reade and Alma Ramirez expressed concerns relative to
the Police Department
Lisann A. Martinez, Roy Alvarado, Eusebeo Rios. Armando Perez, Lorena
Mejia, Luz Maria Licea, Maria Soto, Rosario Sablana and Manuel Galvez
expressed concerns about various priorities in the Santa Anita
Neighborhood including the installation of traffic signals at certain
locations particularly in light of two recent pedestrian fatalities in the area.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
• Wished everyone a happy holiday season
• Noted that McFadden Intermediate School was having a fundraiser on
December 10, 2005 at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Costa Mesa
• Thanked Max Madrid for his efforts in coordinating the Toys for Tots
event last weekend
• Asked staff to expedite putting in the traffic signal at 5th and Susan
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Solorio
• Requested staff to work with the Pedestrian Safety Task Force in
finding solutions for the intersections on 5ch Street
• Asked the City Manager to provide an update on the Santa Ana Unified
School District's plans for use of Centennial Park for Valley High
School classes
• Wished everyone a happy holiday season
Mayor Pro Tem Bist
• Announced that the Santa Ana Winds would be performing at the
Wilshire Square Holiday Parade on December 11, 2005
• Wished everyone Happy Holidays
Councilmember Alvarez
• Thanked the Santa Ana Winds for coming to the Council meeting and
performing
• Wished everyone a happy holiday season
Councilmember Bustamante
Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Vic Alleman and Francis
Griset who were both members of the Santa Ana Kwanis and were
dedicated community leaders
Mayor Pulido
Asked staff to look at traffic patterns in the Santa Anita neighborhood
and review alternative solutions, including placement of crossing
guards at the intersections
ADJOURNMENT - 8:19 p.m. - To December 19, 2005 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chiefs
Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
In Memory of Francis Griset and Victor Alleman
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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