HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-17MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 17, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:16 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
INVOCATION Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.13.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 3, 2006
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 3, 2006
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS /COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT — JULY 12, 2006
Motion: The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
BOARD /COMMISSION VACANCIES
Environmental & Transportation 2
Committee
Youth Commission — Alternate 2
TOTAL 4
BOARD /COMMISSION
EXPIRED
TERMS
Community Redevelopment!
2
Housing Commission
Personnel Board
1
Youth Commission —Alternate
1
TOTAL
4
13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
WARD
Santa Ana
Chamber & 5
2 &6
WARD
Mayor, Tenant
Mayor
3
Date
5/23/06
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.P.)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
15.H.
15.1.
15.J.
15.K.
1151.
15.M.
15.N.
15.0.
15.P.
05/23/06
Council Meeting Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A,
City Council Agenda
07/03/06
06/29/06
2:45 p.m.
15.B.
Revised City Council Agenda
07/03/06
06/30/06
4:30 p.m.
15.C.
Adj. Regular Meeting Agenda
07/03/06
06/30/06
4:30 p.m.
06/29/06
Council Committee Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.D.
Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
15.E.
15.F.
15.G.
15.H.
15.1.
15.J.
15.K.
1151.
15.M.
15.N.
15.0.
15.P.
05/23/06
05/19/06
Main Street Development 06/01/06
05/26/06
Cancellation Notice - Main Street Development
07/07/06
06/01/06
05/31106
Main Street Development - Special Meeting
Education
06/01/06
05/31/06
Technology 06/14/06
06109/06
Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
06/27/06
06/23/06
Cancellation Notice - Park Development, Recreation Program and
Education Partnerships 07/04/06
06/29/06
Main Street Development 07/06/06
06/30/06
Public Safety
Revised Public Safety
Technology
Special Meeting Technology
Park Development, Recreation
Partnerships
07/10/06
07/05/06
07/10/06
07/07/06
07112/06
07/07/06
07/12/06
07/11/06
Program and
Education
07/11/06
07/07/06
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
2:40 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
9:35 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4.00 p.m.
4:50 p.m.
4:50 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
4:50 p.m.
Motion: Declare and instruct clerk to enter proclamations /certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.B.)
Honoree Date
16.A. Gary Drake - Kiwanis Barrier Free Park 7/5/06
16.B. Soccer Team Recognitions 7/9106
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FY 2006 -07
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -046 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana considering the City's Statement of Investment
Policy
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING LIBRARY SERVICES
AND TECHNOLOGY ACT PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF EDUCATION
FUNDS
Motion: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07 -002 - Accepting Federal Library
Services and Technology Act funds for the Public Library Staff Education
Program of $7,887 in revenue account and appropriate the funds to
expenditure accounts to provide reimbursement for library staff
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.H.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 05 -065 - FERTILIZERS AND WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS - Renew the contracts for a one -year period in the following
amounts not to exceed:
Bidder: Location: Categories: Amount:
Waterline Technologies, Santa Ana Water Treatment $29,529
Inc.
Target Specialty Santa Fe Springs Fertilizers $10,518
Products
22.B. SPEC. NO. 06 -062 - SCOTT SELF - CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES - FIRE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to Allstar Fire Equipment Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $75,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.C. SPEC. NO. 06 -074 - PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICE - Award a
contract to All Green Plant Company for a one -year period, with provision
for three, one -year renewals in the annual amount not to exceed $29,714 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 06 -075 - WATER BOILER REPLACEMENT — POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Authorize payment to ACCO Engineered Systems in the
amount not to exceed $67,995 — Finance & Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 06 -085 - LIGHT POLES AND FIXTURES - PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract
to Beard Electric in the amount not to exceed $25,668 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 06 -088 (PROJECT 04 -6402) - EXTERIOR DOORS AND
BENCHES - Award a contract to H. L. Miller, Inc. in the amount not to
exceed $16,654 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 06 -097 - LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEM —
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to PIPS Technology,
Incorporated for an amount not to exceed $98,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.H. SPEC. NO. 06 -099 - EQUIPMENT UPGRADE - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to JSI Telecom in the amount not to exceed $120,000 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A.
through 25.F.)
25.A. AGMT NOS. 2006 -177 AND 2006 -178 — ON -CALL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS - With Tetra Tech,
Inc. and Daniel Boyle Engineering in an amount not to exceed $300,000
for each firm — Public Works Agency
25.B. AGMT NOS. 2006 -179, 2006 -180 AND 2006 -181 - WATER AND SEWER
EMERGENCY SERVICES - Execute a renewal and amendment with
three emergency contractors: Doty Bros. Construction; Paulus
Engineering, Inc.; and Ken Thompson, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$130,000 each per year - Public Works Agency
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CONSENT CALENDAR
25.C. AGMT NO. 2006 -182 - STREET SWEEPER BROOM REWRAPPING —
Execute an amendment with American Rotary Broom Co., Inc., for a
three -month period in an amount not to exceed $35,000 — Finance &
Management Services Agency
25.D. AGMT — WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT VETERANS GRANT
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07 -003 — Recognizing $86,000
in Workforce Investment Act Funds awarded to the Santa Ana
W /O /R /K Center by the County of Orange Housing and Community
Services Department for a Veterans Project
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2006 -183 - With the County of Orange and Community
Services Department for a Veterans Project - Community Development
Agency
25.E. AGMTS - FEDERAL EMPOWERMENT ZONE DAISY WHEEL
NETWORK PROGRAM - Community Development Agency
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements:
AGMT NO. 2006 -184 - Execute an amendment with the Santa Ana
Empowerment Corporation in the amount not to exceed $980,000 for the
2006 -07 Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel Network Program
AGMT NO. 2006 -185 - With Catholic Charities of Orange County in an
amount not to exceed $73,080 for vocational /occupational training,
employment strategies, and supportive services under the Federal
Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel Network Program
AGMT NO. 2006 -186 - With Delhi Community Center in an amount not to
exceed $73,900 for vocational /occupational training, employment
strategies, and supportive services under the Federal Empowerment Zone
Daisy Wheel Network Program
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CONSENT CALENDAR
AGMT NO. 2006 -187 -With Mexican American Opportunity Foundation in
an amount not to exceed $81,630 for vocational /occupational training and
supportive services under the Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel
Network Program
AGMT NO. 2006 -186 - With Orange County Conservation Corps in an
amount not to exceed $60,660 for education and employment strategies
under the Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel Network Program
AGMT NO. 2006 -189 - With Taller San Jose in an amount not to exceed
$79,770 for vocational /occupational training, employment strategies, and
supportive services under the Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel
Network Program
AGMT NO. 2006 -190 - With Templo Calvario in an amount not to exceed
$76,500 for employment strategies and supportive services under the
Federal Empowerment Zone Daisy Wheel Network Program
AGMT NO. 2006 -191 - With The Cambodian Family in an amount not to
exceed $133,140 for vocational /occupational training, employment
strategies, and supportive services under the Federal Empowerment Zone
Daisy Wheel Network Program
25.F. AGMT NO. 2006 -192 — ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BRISTOL
STREET WIDENING — With Harris & Associates in the amount not to
exceed $628,340 — Public Works Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
MISCELLANEOUS LAND USE
39.A. STREET NAME NO. 2006 -01 TO RENAME IMPERIAL PROMENADE
AND A PORTION OF HUTTON CENTRE DRIVE AS MACARTHUR
PLACE
Filed by Nexus Companies to rename Imperial Promenade and a portion
of Hutton Centre Drive to MacArthur Place in the SD -43 and SD -76 zoning
districts.
Motion approved by the Planning Commission at its June 12, 2006, by a
vote of 6 -0 (Rodriguez absent)
Motion: Receive and file the staff report and affirm the renaming of Street
Name No. 2006 -01.
* ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * **
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
50.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 17 -70, 1 -18.2 AND 10 -178 AND
ADDING SECTION 41 -638.2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ANTI - GRAFFITI MEASURES
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2720 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Section 17 -70 and adding Sections 17 -70.1
through 17 -17.2 to the Santa Ana Municipal Code, amending Sections 1-
18.2 10 -178, and adding Section 41- 638.2, all related to anti - graffiti
measures
MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
50.B. ORDINANCE AMENDING UTILITY USERS' TAX DUE TO CHANGE IN
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE INTERPRETATION OF FEDERAL LAW
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2721 —An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Sections 35- 153(n) and 35 -155 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code making certain technical modifications to the Utility Users
Tax on telephone services due to changes in interpretation of Federal law.
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
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. RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS
Public hearing for the purpose of affirming the Fiscal Year 2005 -2006
Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Program Report and authorize the
transmittal of uncollected charges to the Office of Auditor - Controller,
County of Orange
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2006 and
notices mailed
No public speakers; public hearing closed
No written communication.
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -047- A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana overruling objections to and confirming the costs of securing and
demolition of various structures declared to be public nuisances; making,
confirming and levying assessments for such costs; and ordering such costs
to be recorded with the Orange County Recorder
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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75.B.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2005
-2006
Public hearing for the purpose of affirming the Fiscal Year 2005 -2006
Weed Abatement Report and authorize the transmittal of uncollected
charges to the Office of Auditor Controller, County of Orange
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2006 and
notices mailed
No public speakers; public hearing closed.
No written communication.
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -048 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana overruling objections to and confirming the costs of weed,
rubbish and garbage abatement: making, confirming and levying
assessments for such costs; and ordering a copy thereof to be filed with
the County auditor, assessor and tax collector
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SECOND: Garcia
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
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. HEALTHY FOODS VENDING MACHINE POLICY (SOLORIO, GARCIA)
Motion: Direct staff to prepare a healthy foods vending machine policy for
Council review
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
MOTION: Garcia SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 6:21 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 6:22 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT
WORK STUDY SESSION
W.S.A. Santa Ana River Vision Plan 2006 — Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency
Staff Report by Gerardo Mouet, Director of Parks, Recreation anc
Community Services Agency; highlights of this presentation are as follows:
• November 15, 2004, City Council approved formation of the Santa Ana
River Task Force to study the possibility of restoring natural habitat
environments and expanding recreational opportunities along the River
• January 2005 — Park Development, Recreation Programs & Education
Partnerships Council Committee solicited applications for potential
Task Force members to develop a plan for the future of the River
• April 4, 2005 — official appointments to the Task Force were made by
the Santa Ana City Council
• June 13, 2006 — Task Force adopted the Santa Ana River Vision Plan
• Goals:
• Identify opportunity areas for land acquisition and for
implementation of improvements that beautify the Riverfront,
preserve natural habitat, and enhance environmental values
while protecting privacy, flood control and public safety
• Seek innovative methods to achieve the goals of the Santa Ana
River Vision Plan while maintaining a balance between
recreation, habitat restoration, and flood protection
• Preserve and enhance ecological values along the Santa Ana
River
o Protect water quality and replenish ground water
o Educate the public to reconnect to the Santa Ana River
o Use the River to unite the community, to improve property
values, and to enhance the image of Santa Ana
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WORK STUDY SESSION
o Create trail linkages and staging areas to increase public
access and links to other City, County and State open space
resources and expand concessions to increase recreation
opportunities for residents and visitors
o Increase use of the Santa Ana River as a non -motor
transportation system, promoting its status as a National
Recreational Trail and enhancing the multiple uses of the River
Trail
• Ensure that future City projects and policies incorporate the
goals of the Santa Ana River Vision Plan
• Ensure long -term preservation and maintenance of Santa Ana
River open space improvements
• Identify opportunities to restore water to the Santa Ana River
and to incorporate water features into open space areas along
the Santa Ana River
Following staff presentation, Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa
addressed the Council in support of the efforts of the Santa Ana River
Task Force and the vision plan; Pat McGuigan also addressed the Council
in support of the plan. Council discussion ensued. Councilmembers
asked staff to seek grant funding to improve trail and habitat opportunities
along the Santa Ana River, and further suggested that staff work with
various agencies to seek additional opportunities to implement the vision
plan. Councilmember Garcia asked that this matter be placed on the
August 7, 2006 Council Agenda, so that the staff presentation may be
viewed on Channel 3.
W.S.B. Overview of proposed Pre -Sale Inspection Program for single family
homes — Planning and Building Agency
Staff Report by Jay Trevino, Director of the Planning and Building Agency.
Highlights of this presentation are as follows:
Program objectives are to disclose property deficiencies for one and
two family dwellings prior to sale and also to pursue compliance
Program focused on illegal uses, illegal construction activity and
hazardous or life safety conditions
Scope of inspections:
• Covers all structures and property grounds
• Includes a review of planning, zoning and building records
• Will not hold up the transfer or sale of the property
• Provides the property owner /authorizing agent with a package
containing a copy of property records, summary of property
inspection results, and certificate indicating compliance with
City's pre -sale inspection program
Program provides for scheduled inspections at the convenience of
applicants
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• Includes an estimated turn - around
research and on -site inspection
• Three phases of implementation
o Amnesty phase
o Pre -sale inspection phase
o Post inspection phase
WORK STUDY SESSION
time of 5 to 7 business days for
• Create amnesty as incentive to clear up violations early, and without
cost
• Waive permit fees for six months prior to the effective date of the
ordinance
• Amnesty creates friendlier transition into the pre -sale inspection
program
• Creates incentives for neighborhood investment and compliance
• Inspections required prior to close of escrow
• Inspections focus on illegal uses, illegal construction and
hazardous /life safety conditions
• Property owners pay inspection fee (estimated $280)
• Property owners pay permit fees for any illegal work
• Penalty and violation fees waived for illegal work if owners diligently
pursue compliance
• Enforcement process initiated only if property owners refuse or
otherwise fail to correct major violations
• Pre -sale inspection fees will be assessed to off -set the City's costs of
program administration
Following the staff presentation, several members of the public
addressed the Council: Debbie McEwen and Michael Seeley
expressed support and emphasized the need for the pre -sale
inspection program. Phil Schaefer, Heide Radisay, and Brenda
Caballero opposed the program and noted that realtors are currently
required to disclose many of the conditions that the pre -sale inspection
program would include. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pro Tern
Bist and Councilmember Christy expressed the need for the pre -sale
inspection program; Mayor Pro Tern Bist noted that realtors have
expressed opposition but have not offered any solutions to the
problems created by illegal property uses or illegal construction.
Some Councilmembers expressed concern that the pre -sale inspection
program may not be the right approach. Councilmember Bustamante
stated that he believed that problems were much greater in certain
parts of the City. Councilmember Alvarez noted that it was important
to keep communications open with realtors. Members suggested that
the matter be sent back to the Neighborhood Improvement and Code
Enforcement (NICE) Committee for further discussion.
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COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Isabel Reed, Karyn Igar, Billy Leigh, William Burns, Dick Neill, and Kim
Gasper addressed the Council relative to concerns about noise created by
trains and train whistles and requested that the Council seek to designate
the areas of the City most impacted by the noise levels as "quiet zones ".
Debbie McEwen raised several issues of concern to her including vending
trucks, grocery carts, pre -sale inspections and illegal fireworks.
Lisann Martinez expressed general concerns relative to safety and Gary
Boatwright expressed concerns about the treatment of homeless
individuals.
90.8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pulido
• Suggested that the Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee (ETAC) review the feasibility of constructing walls at
selective railroad crossings
• Asked staff to look at all options in analyzing the noise problems
connected to trains
• Asked staff to continue to work with Washington D.C. relative to the
creation of "Quiet Zones"
• Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of John W. "Bill" Hill who was
the owner of Hill's Inc. Clothiers located in Santa Ana, and served on
The Library Board (1970- 1976), the Redevelopment Commission
(1973- 1984), Uniform Code Appeals Board (1986 - 1987), and on the
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission (1990 - 2002)
Councilmember Bustamante
• Stated that the public comment to construct a wall at the Lincoln
crossing was a good suggestion and staff should investigate the
feasibility
• Noted that he strongly supports quiet zones
Councilmember Solorio
Noted that the Mayor is on the OCTA Board of Directors, and with the
assistance of OCTA, the City has been able to receive many grants
over the years and will continue to work with the Board to create
programs to alleviate the problems associated with train noise
Councilmember Garcia
• Noted that he supports quiet zones, but funds would need to be
identified to fund such zones
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COMMENTS
• Asked staff to determine how much was spent in clean -up efforts
following 0 of July activities and asked staff to step up education
efforts relative to the dangers of illegal fireworks
Councilmember Alvarez
• Noted that she supports the creation of quiet zones and asked staff to
look at the feasibility of temporary solutions to the problems associated
with noise caused by trains
Councilmember Christy
• Noted that she supports quiet zones, however the cost of funding the
zones will be an issue for the City due to budget deficits
Mayor Pro Tern Bist
• Noted that there would be funding
M passes in November
available for quiet zones if Measure
Adjourned in Memory of
John W. "Bill' Hill
ADJOURNMENT — 9:16 P.M. -To August 7, 2006 at 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Room 831, 20
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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