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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 6, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:03 P.M.
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tem
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
ATTENDANCE:
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION
Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Benito J. Gonzales
Fire Captain, Fire Department
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Paul N. Gonsalves
Stephen J. Winston
Police Lieutenant, Police Department
Police Officer, Police Department
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the Santa Ana College
Men's soccer team for winning the State Championships
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PRESENTATIONS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - "Breathless Agony" fundraising event by Santa Ana
Kiwanis Club, introduced by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Pia Pica
Elementary School for their 3rd Annual Literacy Fair
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to SEIU Local
1877 for their annual Christmas party and toy drive
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to David
Arvizu for his soccer accomplishments and for signing on with the MLS MetroStars
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Councilmember Christy voted "no" on item 25.A.
· Councilmember Solorio pulled items 23.A. and 25.B. for separate discussion
· Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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.
ADMINISTRA TIVE MATTERS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. -10.B.)
10A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21,2006
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21,2006
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13A VACANCY REPORT - MARCH 1,2006
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes T
BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES WARD
Community Redevelopment / 2 Sr. Tenant &
Housing Commission Tenant
Environmental & Transportation 2 Santa Ana
Committee Chamber & 5
Human Relations Commission 1 5
Youth Commission - Alternate ~ 2,5 & 6
TOTAL 8
BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRED WARD
TERMS
Community Redevelopment I 1 Mayor
Housing Commission
Library Board 1 5
Personnel Board 2 Mayor & 5
Youth Commission - Alternate 1 3
TOTAL 5
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.C.)
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I5.A.
15.B.
15.C.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Meetina Aaendas Meetina Date
City Council Agenda 02/21/06
Revised City Council 02/21/06
City Council-Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda
02/21/06
Posted
02/15/06
02/17/06
Time
5:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
02/17/06
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.D.)
16.A.
16.B.
16.C.
16.0.
Honoree
California, State University, Fullerton
Cultural Heritage Book Scholarship
Santa Ana Kiwanis 85th Anniversary
Lucy Santana-Ornelas, "Making a
Difference Award"
NAACP, 2006 OC Multicultural Citizens
of Distinction Award
Date
2/16/06
2/22/06
2/25/06
2/25/06
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve Settlement
Veronica Abreu vs the City of Santa Ana Case No. ANA 0378624
compromise and release in the amount of $24,000
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.H.)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.A. SPEC. NO. 04-005 - 24-HR EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - Renew the
contracts for a one-year period in the following annual amounts not to
exceed:
Vendor:
Parkhouse Tire, Inc.
Pete's Road Service, Inc
Tarulli Tire, Inc.
Location:
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Amount:
$10,000
$20,000
$10,000
22.B. SPEC. NO. 05-130 - REPROGRAPHIC PAPERS AND ENVELOPES -
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Unisource Worldwide Inc.,
for a one-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in the
annual amount not to exceed $88,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 06-012 - INTERACTIVE PLAY STRUCTURES - PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract
to Cemrock Landscapes, Inc. in the amount of $14,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 06-020 - EXTENDED CAB UTILITY TRUCK
Motion: 1. Reject the bids from West Covina Motors, Inc. and Quality
Chevrolet as non-responsive.
2. Award a contract to Maurice J. Sopp & Son for the purchase of
one extended cab utility truck in the amount of $36,257.88
22.E. SPEC. NO. 06-024 - FOUR-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLE - Award a contract
to Quality Chevrolet in the amount of $40,817.98 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 06-028 - DISPATCH CONSOLE FURNITURE - FIRE
DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Wright Line, LLC in an amount of
$22,735.94 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 06-034 - TREE SPRAYER - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY -
Award a contract to Target Specialty Products in the amount of
$45,039.33 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.H. SPEC. NO. 06-035 - HEAVY DUTY TRUCK REPAIR AND PARTS -
Amend the contract with Fleet Services, Inc. to increase the aggregate
limit by $10,000 for a two-year period in an annual amount not to exceed
$20,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR PATRICIA LANE SCENIC ENHANCEMENT
(PROJECT NO. 6372)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $386,829.12 for construction of Patricia Lane
Scenic Enhancement.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $483,600.
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
AGREEMENTS
25.A. AGMT - REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SOLID WASTE -
Execute an amended agreement with Waste Management, Inc. - Public
Works Agency
Continued from the February 21, 2006 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7-0
Motion: Continue the matter to the March 20, 2006 City Council Meeting
pursuant to Staff request.
(Councilmember Christy voted "No" on this item)
AGREEMENTS
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.B.
through 25.J.)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
25.B. AGMT NO. 2006-03.6-.'\D!.ILTc;ROSSINGG,U.'\RDPROGRAM - Renew
the agreemen!""ith All City M<lnagem~~J~ervices,.lnc. Jor an additional
one-year term, in an additional.arnc:>untnot to ex.ceed $851,855 - Police
Department
Continued from the February 6, 2006 City Council Meeting by a vote of 4-
3 (Noes: Alvarez, Bustamante, and Bist)
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Pulido, (5)
NOES: Alvarez, Solorio (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None
25.C. AGMT NO. 2006-037- WORKFORCE ANALYSIS STUDY - With O'Reilly
& Associates in an amount not to exceed $60,000 - Community
Development Agency
25.0. AGMT NO. 2006-038- COUNTER-TERRORISM TRAINING - With
Security Solutions International in an amount not to exceed $14,000 -
Police Department
25.E. AGMT NO. 2006-039- TASK FORCE INVESTIGATIONS SOFTWARE
TRAINING - With Systems Research and Applications Corporation (SRA)
in the amount not to exceed $14,000 - Police Department
25.F. AGMT NO. 2006-040- PRE-EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND
NETWORKING - Execute an amendment with Templo Calvario CDC to
increase the amount of the current agreement by $122,500 not to exceed
$350,000 - Community Development Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2006-041 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS FOR FIRE
STATION ALERTING SYSTEM - With Hi Desert Communications in an
amount not to exceed $20,000 - Fire Department
25.H. AGMT NO. 2006-042 - COMPUTERIZED CASHIERING SOFTWARE
AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE - Amend the agreement with System
Innovators Incorporated for one year in an amount not to exceed $23,000
- Finance & Management Services Agency
25.1. BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute a Cooperative Agreement
for a Funding Plan with the Orange County Transportation
Authority in the amount of $225 million for Bristol Corridor
Improvements between Warner Avenue and Seventeenth Street.
(AGMT NO. 2006-043)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-098 - Accepting $18.05
million for fiscal year 2005/06 from the Orange County
Transportation Authority in the project revenue account and
appropriate the funds to the project expenditure account for
improvements of Bristol Street between Warner Avenue and
Seventeenth Street.
25.J. BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
Motion: 1. Amend consulting contracts with the following consultants to
provide right-of-way services for the Bristol Corridor widening
between McFadden and Pine Street:
· AGMT NO. 2006-044 - Overland Pacific & Cutler for a total
contract amount of $350,000
· AGMT NO. 2006-045 - Paragon Partners for a total contract
amount of $350,000
· AGMT NO. 2006-046 - Hennessey & Hennessey for a total
contract amount of $200,000
· AGMT NO. 2006-047 - Lidgard and Associates for a total
contract amount of $200,000
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
to execute agreements with California Property Specialists (CPSI),
(AGMT NO. 2006-048) to provide right-of-way management and
contract administration for a total contract amount of $475,000;
and with Real Estate Consulting & Services Inc., (AGMT NO. 2006-
049) to provide property management services for a total contract
amount of $150,000.
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29.A. UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS DUES
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Motion: Authorize the City of Santa Ana's membership with the United States
Conference of Mayors in the amount of $16,506.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT I VARIANCES
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-33 - 1701 EAST FAIRHAVEN
AVENUE
Filed by Fairhaven Memorial Park to allow the expansion of an existing
cemetery at 1701 E. Fairhaven Avenue.
Motion approved by the Planning Commission at its February 13, 2006
meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Rodriguez absent)
Applicant: Fairhaven Memorial Park
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2005-33 as conditioned.
31.B. MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1988-31 - 1609
WEST FIFTH STREET
Filed by Our Lady of Pilar Church to allow a church parking lot at 1609
West Fifth Street
Motion approved by the Planning Commission at its February 13, 2006
meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Rodriguez absent)
Applicant: Our Lady of Pilar Church
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 1988-31 as conditioned.
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
PROGRAM
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
Motion: Adopt a Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-010 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for land and water conservation
funds for a wheelchair basketball court at the Kiwanis barrier free
playground at Carl Thornton Park
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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 Appeals
65.B. REPORT OF THE AD HOC CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Motion: Receive report and schedule a work study session for March 20,
2006 to review proposed administrative changes in the City Charter
(Sections 400, 402, 413, 421, 422, and 1200)
MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED BY THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AND THE HOUSING
MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
AUTHORITY
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JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOA APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR
BOWERS MUSEUM OVERFLOW PARKING LOT (PROJECT NO. 06-
3000)
Mayor Pulido declared a potential conflict of interest due to his
service on the Board of Directors of the Bowers Museum and left the
dais for this item only; Mayor Pro Tem Bist assumed the Chair
Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-011 - A resolution of the City Council Of
Santa Ana consenting to the payment of the cost of construction of a
publicly owned improvement, a parking lot at 2129 North Main Street,
by the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana,
pursuant to Section 33445 of the Health & Safety Code
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $445,900 from
the Merged Redevelopment Project Sale of Land Area Fund and
appropriating the funds to the Merged Redevelopment Project
Area Capital Improvements fund.
3. Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., the lowest responSible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated
amount of $356,715.10 for construction of a new off-site parking
lot of the Bowers Museum.
4. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $445,900.
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Bist, Alvarez, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Pulido (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
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JOINT SESSION CRA/COUNCIL
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:03 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Please note Item 75.A. was taken out of order.
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tem Bist left the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Councilmember Christy assumed the Chair.
Public hearing regarding the proposed Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion. and
Nguoi Viet on February 17, 2006 and Tri-County Bulletin on February 16,
2006
No written communication.
The following individuals advocated on behalf of their respective
organizations:
Soeakers
Zeke Hernandez
Oliver Lopez
Angie Baur
Jon Anderson
Lydia Savala
Jacque Lauder
Connie J. Jones
(49)
Kathleen Bowman
Steffani Francis
Sundaram Rama
Paul McNeff
Robert Santana
Melanie Flores
Karen Harrington
Maricela Rios
Sister Eileen
Ron Brown
Jo Hon
Tonativo Hernandez
Oraanization (Tab Number)
Achievement Institute (1)
Achievement Institute (1)
Info Link Orange County (26)
Career Beginnings (8)
Santa Ana Friends for the Animals (44)
Feedback Foundation (21)
Southwest Minority Economic Development
WISE Place (54)
Saint Joseph Ballet (43)
Cambodian Family (7)
Kidsingers (10)
Boys & Girls Club (5)
Boys & Girls Club (5)
Share Our Selves (46 & 47)
Orange County Bar Foundation (33 & 34)
Taller San Jose (48)
Orange County Teen Challenge (40)
O.C. Human Relations Council (38)
O.C. Human Relations Council (38)
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Peko Gomis
David Mandani
Jorge F. Rodriguez
Nazly Restrepo
Katherine O'Brien
Larry Haynes
Robert Burnham
Elsa Greenfield
PUBLIC HEARINGS
O.C. Human Relations Council (37)
Casa De Salud
EI Centro Cultural de Mexico (18)
Human Options (25)
Women Helping Women (55)
Mercy House (30)
National Council on Alcoholism - O.C. (31)
Community Service Program (13)
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council relative to general comments not
related to specific CDBG items.
Lisann Martinez requested information on how to apply for CDBG funding.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion: Continue the Item for 30 days.
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
SECOND: Bustamante
Alvarez, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia, Solorio
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bist, Pulido (2)
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMENTS
Scott Perkoski cited the need for traffic enforcement in front of his house
on Baker St and the intersections near his house; reported that his
property has been damaged by speeding vehicles on numerous
occasions; further asked for speed humps in the area
James Robert Reade and Alma Ramirez raised general concerns
Lisann Martinez questioned the recent Council decision related to Santa
Ana Honda
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COMMENTS
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
· Wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day
· Announced that the South Santa Ana Merchants Association was
having a dinner on March 17,2006
· Announced that there would be a workshop by the Santa Ana River
Watershed Alliance on March 18, 2006
· Announced that there would be a Cesar Chavez Celebration at
Campesino Park on March 25, 2006
Councilmember Solorio
· Asked staff to look into the traffic situation raised by Mr. Perkoski and
look into funding of speed humps
· Reminded residents that the Cesar Chavez Celebration at Campesino
Park would be held from 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 25th
· Announced that there would be an unveiling of the new pushcarts held
at 11 :00 a.m. on March 25, 2006
· Asked staff to send the Council a memorandum relative to plans for
placement of play equipment at Windsor Park
Councilmember Alvarez
· Announced that International Women's Day would be celebrated on
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
· Reminded residents to save Saturday, May 13, 2006 as the date for
the 5th annual Mothers' Day Celebration at Santa Ana Stadium
featuring Little Joe Y La Familia
· Thanked all the non-profit organizations that applied for CDBG funding
· Asked Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director, Parks and Recreation to
find a suitable location to display the soccer shirt given to the City by
David Arvizu
Councilmember Bustamante
· Thanked all of the applicants for CDBG funding and thanked the
Human Relations Commission and staff for all their efforts
Councilmember Christv
· Asked the City Manager to look at the area off the 5 freeway near the
Bowers Museum and determine if the area needs to be redesignated.
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ADJOURNMENT - 9:00 P.M. - To March 20, 2006 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chief's
Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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