HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-03MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE:
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
APRIL 3, 2006
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:07 P.M.
Councilmembers present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIAALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
ALBERTACHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO (6:52 p.m)
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager,
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY. Clerk of the Council
Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Maria Blanquet -Lopez Sr. Accounting Assistant, Finance &
Management Services
Victor M. Madrigal Community Preservation Inspector,
Planning & Building
Marilyn N. Palacol Accountant II, Finance & Management
Services
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PULIDO proclaiming April as Donate Life Month
Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to library story contest
winners Elizabeth Arriaga and Nelson Flores
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMER CHRISTY to Luis Ramos
and Ronny Rios for their victory in boxing tournaments
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 93 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to Robert MacLeod, Personnel Board and
Liliana Palacios, Youth Commission
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Item 11.A. pulled for separate discussion (Speaker Card)
• Items W.A. and 17.B. were removed from the Agenda
• Mayor Pulido abstained on item 17.C.
• Councilmember Alvarez pulled item 25.E. for separate discussion
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
Items.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Solorio (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. (Item 10.A. - 10.B.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2006
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2006
ORDINANCES
11.A. ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE DEPICTION ON THE CITY SEAL
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 94 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
Julie Stroud asked the Council to continue this item so that the members
of ComLink could review the matter at its next meeting. The City Attorney
explained the difference between the City Seal and the City's new logo
which was approved by resolution at the last Council meeting. Mayor Pro
Tern Bist agreed to explain the new logo and mottos at the next meeting of
ComLink.
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS -2708 — Amending Section 2 -200 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Related to the Depiction on The City Seal
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Solorio (1)
13.A. VACANCY REPORT — MARCH 29, 2006
Motion: The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
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
2, & 6
TOTAL
7
BOARD /COMMISSION
EXPIRED
WARD
TERMS
Community Redevelopment /
1
Mayor
Housing Commission
Personnel Board
1
Mayor
Youth Commission — Alternate
1
3
TOTAL
3
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
13.13. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint Samuel Granados to the Community Redevelopment &
Housing Commission, as the Tenant representative for a full term.
13.C. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint Osmel D. Motas Sr. to the Community Redevelopment &
Housing Commission, as the Sr. Tenant representative for a full term.
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.)
Council Meeting Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A. City Council Agenda
03/20/06
03/15/06
1:45 p.m.
15.13. Revised City Council
03/20/06
03/17/06
5:00 p.m.
15.C. City Council— Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda
and Ribbon - Cutting Ceremony
16.D.
National Latina Business Women Association -
03/20/06
03/17/06
5:00 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct clerk to enter proclamations /certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.G.)
Date
3/16/06
3/18/06
3/18/06
3/23/06
3/25/06
3/26/06
3/26/06
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 96 APRIL 3, 2006
Honoree
16.A.
Cole Margery- Recognition for 50 years
of philanthropic work
16. B.
Coffield Monsignor John V. - 6'h Annual
Latino Hero Awardee
16.C.
Jafra Cosmetics International -Grand Opening
and Ribbon - Cutting Ceremony
16.D.
National Latina Business Women Association -
Grand Opening and Ribbon - Cutting Ceremony
16.E.
Sikh Center of Orange County -'7th Annual Punjabi
Heritage: A Musical and Cultural Evening"
16. F.
Doby Carrie -96th Birthday Celebration
16.G.
NLPOA Scholarship recipients: Francisco Bravo
and Sandra Valencia
Date
3/16/06
3/18/06
3/18/06
3/23/06
3/25/06
3/26/06
3/26/06
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 96 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
FINAL MAP NOTIFICATIONS
Pursuant to Section 34 -183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has
received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval.
The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of the City
Council Meeting.
17.A. FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2002 -248 — 325 WEST PINE STREET
Item was removed from agenda.
17.B. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16622 — 9 EAST HUTTON CENTRE DRIVE
Item was removed from agenda.
17.C. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16905 — 2800 N. FARMERS DRIVE
Mayor Pulido abstained on this item due to recent receipt of a
campaign contribution
Motion: Receive and file.
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT— None
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
Motion: 1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -016 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police
to execute a grant award agreement with the California Office of
Traffic Safety
2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 97 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06 -110 - Accepting the
California Office of Traffic Safety, California Seat Belt Compliance
Campaign FY 06 Grant in the amount of $89,618 into the revenue
account and appropriate same into the California Seat Belt
Compliance Campaign FY 06 overtime expenditure account.
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING RECREATION
SPECIAL FEES AND DONATIONS
Motion: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06 -111 - Recognizing $95,099 in
Recreation Special Fees and Donations revenue accounts and
appropriate same to the Recreation Special Fees and Donations
expenditure accounts.
20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - FIRE FACILITY FUND (FUND 120)
Motion: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06 -112 — Approve an
Appropriation Adjustment in the amount of $596,665 in the Fire Facility
Fund, Improvement Fee revenue account and appropriating the same into
the Fire Facility Fund expenditure account
20.D. ALLOCATION OF FY 2006 -2007 AND REALLOCATION OF FY 2003-
2004, FY 2004 -2005 AND FY 2005 -2006 EMERGENCY SHELTER
GRANTFUNDS
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on March 21, 2006 by a vote of 7 -0
Motion: 1. Allocate $304,247 in FY 2006 -2007 Emergency Shelter Grant funds
as recommended.
1. Reallocate $411 in FY 2003 -2004, $15,945 in FY 2004 -2005 and
$5,000 in FY 2005 -2006 Emergency Shelter Grant funds as
recommended.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with non-
profit agencies awarded funds.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 98 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGMT NOS. 2006 -058, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064, 065, 066, 067,
068 - Execute agreements with the following non - profit agencies
awarded funds:
Council of Orange County — Saint Vincent de Paul
Friendship Shelter
Human Options
Laura's House
Legal Aid Society
Mercy House — Center
Mercy House — Joseph /Regina House
Orange County Association for Mental Health
Southwest Minority Economic Development Association
WisePlace
Women's Transitional Living Center
20.E. CALHOME REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Motion: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06 -116 - Recognizing
$500,000 in CalHome Program funds and appropriating same
2. Adopt the CalHome Rehabilitation and Replacement Program.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.0.)
22.A. SPEC NO. 03 -026 - MISCELLANEOUS AUTOMOTIVE PARTS - Renew
the contracts for a one -year
period in the following
annual amounts not to
exceed:
Vendor:
Location:
Amount:
Orange County Auto Parts
Santa Ana
$30,000
Factory Motor Parts
Anaheim
$15,000
Adamson Industries
Costa Mesa
$30,000
Power Chevrolet Irvine
Irvine
$10,000
The Truck Lighthouse
Santa Fe Springs
$20,000
Truck & Auto Supply Inc.
Anaheim
$10,000
d /b /a TrucParCo
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APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
22.13. SPEC. NO. 03 -105 - PRINTER MAINTENANCE - Renew the contract with
Varitek, Inc. for a one -year period in the annual amount not to exceed
$20,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 04 -023 - LAMPS, BALLASTS, AND ACCESSORIES - Renew
the contracts for a one -year
period in the following annual amounts not to
exceed:
Vendor:
Location:
Amount:
West -Lite Supply Co.
Cerritos
$18,878
Rayvern Lighting Supply
Paramount
$15,090
AAA Electrical Supply, Inc
Montebello
$10,153
One Source Distributors
Irvine
$ 5,153
I. E.S.11.L.S.
Santa Ana
$ 5,126
22.D. SPEC. NO. 04 -039 - PLASTIC TRASH CAN LINERS - Renew the contract
with S &G Diversified Products, formerly Spectrum Packing for a 12 -month
period in an annual amount not to exceed $38,000 — Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 04 -043 - TRAFFIC FLARES, DRUG TEST KITS, AND
MISCELLANEOUS POLICE SUPPLIES - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Renew the contract with Adamson Police Products under the Cooperative
Purchase Provision of the County of Orange, for a one -year period in an
amount to not exceed $15,541; and increase the aggregate limit for drug
test kits and miscellaneous police supplies for a one -year period in the
amount not to exceed $25,000 - Finance and Management Services
Agency
22.F. SPEC NO. 05 -033 - RECREATION PROGRAM BROCHURE - Renew the
contract with Rodgers & McDonald Publishers, Inc. for a one -year period
in the annual amount not to exceed $23,000 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 06 -003 - FIREARMS — POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a
contract to LC Action Police Supply in the amount of $11,261.03 —
Finance and Management Services Agency
22.H. SPEC. NO. 06 -018 - NETMOTION WIRELESS SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT - Award a contact to CDCE, Incorporated for
a 3 -year period in an amount not to exceed $31,500 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.1. SPEC. NO. 06 -022 - TRUCK MOUNTED ARTICULATING CRANE -
Award a contract to the Morgan Company in the amount of $43,141.20
and increase the aggregate limit in an amount not to exceed $20,000
annually - Finance and Management Services Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.J. SPEC. NO. 06 -023 - FLAT BED TRUCK - Award a contract to West
Covina Motors, Inc. in the amount of $43,958.77 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
22. K. SPEC. NOS. 06 -031, 06 -026, 06 -030 AND AGREEMENT AMENDMENT -
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CONTROL ROOM UPGRADES — PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Motion: 1. Award contracts to VMI, Inc. and TV Magic, Inc. for video
production equipment in a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$190,000
2. Award a contract to Troxell Communications for language
translation equipment in the amount not to exceed $15,000
3. Award a contract to California Stage & Lighting, Inc. for Council
Chambers lighting improvements in the amount not to exceed
$20,000
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2006 -069 - With Adelphia Cablevision of Santa Ana to
install fiber optic run to City Hall, in an amount not to exceed $21,180 -
Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
22. L. SPEC. NO. 06 -033 - FIRE HOSE — FIRE DEPARTMENT - Award a
contract to L. N. Curtis & Sons for a one -year period in the annual amount
not to exceed $30,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.M. SPEC. NO. 06 -049 - MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - Award a contract to
Grainger based upon the Western State's Contracting Alliance (WSCA)
contract for a two -year period with provision for three one -year renewals,
in the annual amount not to exceed $30,000 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
22.N. SPEC. NO. 06 -050 - FIRING RANGE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE —
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Meggitt Defense Systems
(MDS) Caswell in the amount of $44,500 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
22.0. SPEC. NO. 97 -015 - BLOOD AND BREATH TECHNICIAN SERVICES —
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with California Forensic
Phlebotomy, Inc. for a one -year period in an annual amount not to exceed
$75,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 101 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS ON BRISTOL
STREET / LA VETA AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE 1 -5 FREEWAY
(PROJECT NO. 2609)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Moore Electrical Contracting, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with a lump sum price in the
amount of $223,121 for construction of lighting improvements.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $279,000.
3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2006 -070 - Execute a cooperative agreement with the City of
Orange for Construction and Maintenance of lighting improvements.
23.B. CONTRACT AWARD FOR CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 06 -3511)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Dominguez Engineering General Contractor,
Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid
prices in the estimated amount of $775,625.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $969,900.
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A.
through 25A.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2006 -071 - REFUSE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING SOLID
WASTE — Execute an amended agreement with Waste Management, Inc.
— Public Works Agency
Continued from the March 20, 2006 City Council Meeting by a vote of 5 -1
vote (Alvarez, No; Bustamante absent)
25.B. AGMT NOS. 2006 -072 & 2006 -073 - 2005 & 2006 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANTS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 102 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: 1. Authorize the City Manager, Chief of Police, and the Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with the County of Orange,
Sheriffs Department to transfer funds for the 2005 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
2. Authorize the City Manager, Chief of Police and the Clerk of the
Council to execute a memorandum of understanding with the
County of Orange, Sheriffs Department to submit a joint
application for the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant.
25.C. AGMT NO. 2006 -074 - JANITORIAL SERVICES - Renew the agreement
with Able Building Maintenance Company, in an amount not to exceed
$400,000 — Police Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2006 -075 - CONSULTING SERVICES - Execute an
amendment to the agreement with Large Screen Displays in an additional
amount of $8,500, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $15,000 —
Police Department
25.E. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS Execute amendments to
the following agreements, extending them through June 2018:
Councilmember Alvarez asked that the questions be divided so that she
could vote separately on each contract
1. AGMT NO. 2006 -076 — Execute an amendment to the current
agreement with Waste Management for the collection and recycling of
construction and demolition debris - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Garcia
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Solorio (1)
2. AGMT NO. 2006 -077 - Execute an amendment to the current
agreement with Ware Disposal for the collection and recycling of
construction and demolition debris - Public Works Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 103 APRIL 3, 2006
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia (5)
NOES: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Solorio (1)
3. AGMT NO. 2006 -078 - Execute an amendment to the agreement with
Madison Materials for sorting, processing, and recycling of construction
debris - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy, Garcia (5)
NOES: Alvarez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Solorio (1)
25.F. AGMT NO. 2006 -079 - VETERINARY SERVICES - Execute an
agreement amendment with Dr. Lorrie Boldrick, DBA Quillie Acres, for a
period of one year, in an additional amount not to exceed $33,000 for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $68,000 - Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2006 -080 - MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION
ENTERTAINMENT - Execute an agreement with Ivan Entertainment in an
amount not to exceed $16,000 - Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency
25.1-1. AGMT NO. 2006 -081 - CONSULTING SERVICES - Amend agreement A-
2005 -295 with Management Partners Inc., in an additional amount not to
exceed $45,000 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $74,500 —
Fire Department
25.1. AGMT NO. 2006 -082 - CONSULTING SERVICES - Execute an
agreement with General Learning Climates, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $15,000 — Public Works Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2006 -083 - LEASE OF MODULAR CLASSROOMS - Execute
a lease agreement with William Scotsman, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $632,860 — Fire Department
* ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 104 APRIL 3, 2006
55.A.
Motion
REPORTS
65.A.
lM
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ABSENCE WITH PAY FOR APPROVED CITY EMPLOYEES WHO
VOLUNTEER TO STAFF POLLING LOCATIONS ELECTION DAY
Adopt a Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -017 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing absence with pay for approved City employees
who volunteer to staff polling locations for the County on Election Day
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Solorio (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.
MEASURE M UPDATE (MAYOR PRO TEM BIST AND ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY)
The presentation was made by Mayor Pro Tern Bist, Art Leahy, Chief
Executive Officer of OCTA, and, Monty Ward, Director of Strategic
Affairs of OCTA
Councilmember Solorio arrived at the meeting at 6:52 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bist explained that she sits on a super committee
formed by the Orange County chapter of the League of California Cities
and comprised of one elected member from each Orange County city
as well as City Manager and Public Works Director from each city. She
further explained that this committee is working on a plan for extending
Measure M which is scheduled to expire in 2011. This matter will be
back before the Council in May or June to take a vote on whether the
city will support Measure M on the November, 2006 ballot.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 105 APRIL 3, 2006
75.A.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Art Leahy explained that on April 13, 2006 the Orange Council League
of Cities will review the Measure M plan and on April 24 the OCTA will
review the plan. The majority of the cities with the majority of population
must approve placing the measure on the ballot. The OCTA Board
must approve, by a two- thirds vote, placing the measure on the ballot.
Mr. Leahy further noted that without renewal of Measure M the OCTA
will not be able to go forward with many transportation plans for the
County.
Lisann Martinez recited sections in the State's vehicle code related to
bicycle trails
PUBLIC HEARINGS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 2006 -2007
Public hearing closed on March 6, 2006 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
Continued from the March 6, 2006 City Council Meeting by a vote of 5 -0
vote (Pulido and Bist absent)
Mayor Pro Tern Bist noted that there were recommendations for cutting
major programs and for funding new programs not financed before, and
she requested a two week continuance so that these significant changes
could be further reviewed
Motion: Continue item for two weeks.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 106 APRIL 3, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.6. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY
PROHIBITION ON CONSTRUCTION OR ESTABLISHMENT OF
HOOKAH PARLORS
Motion: Adopt an emergency ordinance. (Six Votes Required)
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2709 - An emergency ordinance of the City of Santa
Ana extending the temporary prohibition on the construction or
establishment of any new hookah parlor
No written communication.
No public speakers; public hearing closed.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.C. CONDEMNATION OF WONG/WENG PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1300
WEST WALNUT STREET AND 202 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET
(PROJECT 1819)
To consider acquisition of property to accommodate the Bristol Street
Project and acquire a temporary construction easement for properties
located at 1300 West Walnut Street and 202 South Bristol Street
Legal Notice mailed to property owners on March 14, 2006
Amended Legal Notice mailed to property owners on March 23, 2006
Written communication from Ronald M. Cole of the law offices of Palmieri,
Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm and Waldron LLP. In opposition to the proposed
resolution of necessity.
No public speakers; public hearing closed.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution of Necessity (Five Votes Required).
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -018 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience
and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within
the City of Santa Ana located at 1300 West Walnut and 202 S. Bristol Street
(APN 007 - 212 -28 & 29)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 107 APRIL 3, 2006
75.D.
Motion
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CONDEMNATION OF WONGIWENG PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 218
AND 222 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET (PROJECT 1819)
To consider acquisition of property to accommodate the Bristol Street
Project and acquire a temporary construction easement for properties
located at 218 and 222 South Bristol Street
Legal Notice mailed to property owners on March 14, 2006
Amended Legal Notice mailed to property owners on March 23, 2006
Written communication from Ronald M. Cole of the law offices of Palmieri,
Tyler, Wiener, Wilhelm and Waldron LLP. In opposition to the proposed
resolution of necessity
No public speakers; public hearing closed.
Adopt a Resolution of Necessity (Five Votes Required)
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -019 — A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience
and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within
the City of Santa Ana located at 218 -222 S. Bristol Street (APN 007 - 212 -26,
& 27)
MOTION: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES:
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SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
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. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL ORDINANCE /LOCAL REGULATIONS TO
PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS (ALVAREZ)
Councilmember Alvarez discussed the importance of protecting children in
the City from sexual predators. She asked the Police Chief to cite statistics
related to the number of children residing in Santa Ana that have been
reportedly sexually abused in the last three years and also the number of
registered sex offenders residing in the City. Additionally the City Attorney
conducted preliminary research on Child Safety Zone ordinances that
have been adopted in the State and nation. He also went over pending
initiative measures and pending state legislation.
Motion: Instruct City Attorney to draft an ordinance to be presented to the
City Council in 30 days.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:42 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:46 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
WORK STUDY SESSION
W.S.A. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS —
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (SECTIONS 400, 402, 413, 421, 422 AND
1200) — Clerk of the Council
Continued from the March 20, 2006 City Council meeting by a vote of 6 -0
( Bustamante, absent)
The staff presentation was made by Pat Healy, Clerk of the Council and
Joe Fletcher, City Attorney. Highlights of the presentation are as follows:
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• Ad Hoc Committee on Charter review created by the City Council on
May 2, 2005
• Ad Hoc Committee reviewed the current Charter
• Recommended creation of a Charter Amendment Citizens Task Force
• Task Force created by City Council on September 19 2005 comprised
of 14 members
• Task Force reviewed recommended changes and approved /amended
the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations
• Ad Hoc Committee made final recommendation and recommended that
ballot measures be placed on November, 2006 ballot
• On March 6, 2006, the City Council asked staff to schedule a series of
work study sessions to review recommended changes to Charter
• Amendments divided into three categories: Administrative, Boards and
Commissions, and Council /Mayor terms
• Charter Section 400 relates to start of Council terms
• Currently terms begin at first regular meeting following certification of
election results
• Proposal = term of each member begins at 6:00 p.m. on the second
Tuesday of December following certification of election results
• Council normally convenes special meeting to swear in new members
• County certifies election between 20 to 28 days
• New date ensures compliance with legal timeline; eliminates confusion
• Charter 402 relates to Councilmembers salaries
• Current provision sets compensation in the amount of $125 per month;
Mayor receives an additional $75 per month
• Proposal — each member would receive a monthly salary established by
ordinance in an amount up to that established by state Law for General
Law cities
• Provision effective following 2008 election
• State law sets salaries for general law cities of over 250,000 at $1,000
per month
• Charter Section 413 related to ordinances
• Currently, if ordinance altered after introduction, it is not finally adopted
except at a regular meeting, not less than 6 days after alteration
• No order for payment of money made at other than regular meeting
• Proposal = ordinance may be amended or modified between time of
introduction and final passage as long as general scope and original
purpose retained
• Order for payment of money can be made in declared state of
emergency or emergency meeting
• Broadens Council discretion to make changes in ordinance language
between introduction and adoption
• Charter Section 421 contains provisions relative to non - public works
and public works contracts and purchases
• Section 422 relates to competitive bidding
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• Proposal — clearer distinction between public works and non public
works contracts
• Elimination of the specific dollar amount of $10,000 for approval
authority for the City Manager
• Authority for City Manager to bind City established by ordinance
• City Manager to provide council with quarterly reports on contracts
• City Council to establish rules and procedures for competitive bidding
for non - public works contracts and rules for public works contracts
• Ability to utilize alternate project delivery systems
• Deletion of playgrounds from the definition of public works projects
• Charter Section 1200 relates to municipal elections
• Current Charter requires an ordinance for calling a municipal election
• Proposal = allows elections to be called by resolution or ordinance
• Shortens time by eliminating the need to wait two weeks for second
reading
Following the presentation, Council discussion ensued. Councilmembers
and the Mayor raised several questions about the proposals and asked for
additional information including a comparison of the City's charter to that of
other large cities in the state. Members noted that they were not prepared
to approve the measures without additional information.
Motion: Continue matter for two weeks, and instruct staff to provide additional
information.
W.S.B.
MOTION: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Alvarez, Bustamante, Pulido, Bist, Christy,
Garcia, Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
UPDATE ON SR -22 LANDSCAPING — Jim Ross, Director of the Public
Works Agency
Staff presentation by Jim Ross, Executive Director of Public Works, Rick
Grebner, Program Manager of OCTA, and David Tatsumi, Tastumi &
Associates. Mr Grebner and Mr. Tatsumi updated the Council on the
progress of the landscaping project on the SR -22.
Alma Ramirez addressed the Council relative to complaints about OCTA
buses.
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COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alma Ramirez and James Robert Reade addressed the Council with
concerns not generally related to the City; Ms. Ramirez was declared out
of order by the Chair after repeated warnings.
Lisann Martinez addressed the Council relative to Charter review and
stated that she felt the City Manager had too much power
Duane Roberts and Naui Huitzilopochtl raised concerns about police
activities on May 27,2006
90.13. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Garcia
• Offered condolences to Lorin Griset's family. Mr. Griset, a former
Santa Ana Councilman and Mayor passed away.
• Announced that on Saturday, April 8, 2006, playground equipment will
be installed at Windsor Park; he further noted that the event starts at
8:00 a.m.
• Announced that on April 13, 2006, a child obesity forum would be held
at California State University, Fullerton from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Councilmember Solorio
• Offered condolences to the Griset family
• Asked Chief Walters to provide an update on the immigration rallies on
March 27, 2006
Councilmember Christy
• Thanked the Police Chief for his Department's efforts during the events
on March 27, 2006; further thanked the Public Works Department for
their quick response to requests for graffiti removal
• Noted that the passing of Lorin Griset was a tremendous loss for the
City and further noted that the Grisets were a pioneering family in this
City.
Mayor Pro Tem Bist
• Commented that the Main Street improvements are really looking good
and the traffic flow has already improved; did ask staff to coordinate
with the contractors relative to the left turn signals that are still
operating even though the left turn lane is not available
• Noted that in the Library Board minutes for their last meeting it was
mentioned that the elimination of the Bookmobile was being
considered; she asked the City Manager to look elsewhere for budget
savings
• Offered condolences to the Griset family
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Councilmember Alvarez
• Offered her condolences to the Griset family
• Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Marco Antonio Firebaugh
• Thanked the Police Chief for his efforts in bringing community leaders
together to work on a plan to convince kids to stay in school
• Thanked the Council for supporting her in directing staff to draft an
ordinance aimed at protecting children from sexual predators
Councilmember Bustamante
• Offered condolences to the Griset family
• Thanked Chief Walters for his Department's efforts during the protests
on March 27, 2006
Mayor Pulido
• Noted that Marco Firebaugh was a tireless worker and that his loss is
mourned
• Noted that Lorin Griset was a friend and mentor to him and asked the
Council to adjourn in his memory
ADJOURNMENT- 9:58 P.M. — To April 17, 2006 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chiefs
Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
Adjourned in Memory of
Lorin Griset
Marco Antonio Firebaugh
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