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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 7, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA
6:10 P.M.
Councilmembers present:
LISA BIST, Mayor Pro Tem
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
ALBERTA CHRISTY
MIKE GARCIA
JOSE SOLORIO
ATTENDANCE:
ABSENT: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR PRO TEM BIST
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PRO TEM BIST
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Mark D. Sowder
Firefighter, Fire Department
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Nexus Companies on
the occasion of their 25th Anniversary
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBERS GARCIA AND
SOLORIO to the Santa Ana River Task Force members for their great efforts in
enhancing the land space along the Santa Ana River
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Thomas
Gordon for his efforts in combating graffiti in the City
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to John
and Linda Schulte for their great efforts in having Floral Park Neighborhood highlighted
on the "On the Road with Garth Kemp" segment
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Target for
their generous donation to the City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department and Police Department
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Dayle
Mcintosh Center on the occasion of their 2nd Annual Walk and Roll event and the 16th
Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Bist announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Councilmember Solorio pulled Items 22.0. and 22. E. for separate discussion
. Mayor Pro Tem Bist pulled Item 23.6. for separate discussion
. Councilmember Alvarez pulled Item 22.0. voted no on Item 25.H. and
abstained on Items B.D. and 13.E.
. Excuse Mayor Pulido from the August 7, 2006 Council Meeting
. Addition of Closed Session Report, Item 19.A.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
Items.
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vole. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10A - 10.8.)
10A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17,2006
10.8. REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2006
ORDINANCES / SECOND READING
11A 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
Placed on first reading at the July 17, 2006 Council Meeting and approved
by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 21, 2006
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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
measure
11.8. ORDINANCE AMENDING UTILITY USERS' TAX DUE TO CHANGE IN
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE INTERPRETATION OF FEDERAL LAW
Placed on first reading at the July 17, 2006 Council Meeting and approved
by a 7-0 vote
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 21,2006
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13A VACANCY REPORT - AUGUST 2,2006
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Motion: The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES
Community Redevelopment / 1
Housing Commission
Environmental & Transportation 3
Committee
Youth Commission - Regular 6
Youth Commission - Alternate 4
Planning Commission 1
TOTAL 15
BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRED
TERMS
Community Redevelopment / 1
Housing Commission
Personnel Board 1
TOTAL 2
13.B. APPOINTMENT
WARD
Tenant
Santa Ana
Chamber,
Wards 1 & 5
Mayor, 1, 3,4,5
&6
Mayor, 2, 3, & 6
1
WARD
Mayor
Mayor
Appoint Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami to the Santa Ana Workforce
Investment Board as the Youth Community Based representative for
a full term.
13.C. APPOINTMENT
Appoint Colby E. Johnson to the Youth Commission (Regular) as the
Mayoral representative for a full term. (Replaces B. Johnson)
13.D. APPOINTMENT
Appoint David Benavides to the Planning Commission,
recommended by Councilmember Solorio as the Ward 1
representative for a term expiring on November 30, 2008. (Replacing
R. Rodriguez)
13.E. APPOINTMENT
Appoint Fortino Rivera to the Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Committee, recommended by Councilmember Solorio as
the Ward 1 representative for a term expiring on November 30, 2008.
(Replacing D. Reyes)
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Council member Alvarez abstained on Items 13.0. and 13.E. and
stated that she did not believe she could be objective relative to
these appointments.
13.F. APPOINTMENT
Appoint Desi Reyes to the Environmental & Transportation Advisory
Committee, recommended by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
as their representative for a term expiring on November 30, 2006.
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. E.)
Council Meetinll Allendas Meetina Date Posted Time
15A City Council Agenda 07/17/06 07/13/06 10:00 a.m.
15.B. Revised City Council Agenda 07/17/06 07/14/06 4:50 p.m.
15.C. City Council-Adjourned Regular 07/17/06 07/14/06 4:50 p.m.
Boards/Commission Resianations Effective Posted Time
15.0. Rigoberto Rodriguez, Planning 07/17/06 07/17/06 2:25 p.m.
Commission
15.E. Desi Reyes, Environmental 07/20/06 07/20/06 11:20 a.m
Transportation Advisory Committee
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.J.)
Honoree
Date
16.A.
16.B
16.C.
Public Law Center-25th Anniversary
WISEPlace Program-Volunteer Recognitions
James "Ken" Woodworth-Kiwanis Member
7/20/06
7/24/06
7/26/06
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16.D.
16.E.
16.F.
16.G.
16.H.
16.1.
16.J.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Dr. AI Mijares-Outstanding Contributions
to the Santa Unified School District
Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis- President,
40th Annual Women's Convention
CSUF Disabled Student Center-2'd Annual
Walk And Roll Event
7/27/06
7/28/06
7/29/06
Honoree
Date
G. Dayle Mcintosh Center-2'd Annual
Walk And Roll Event
Scholarship recipients-"Why Voting is Important"
Sergio Contreras-President of KinderCaminata
Participants of the Orange County Bar Foundation
2006 Project Summer Employment in Law Firms (SELF)
7/29/06
7/30/06
8/01/06
8102/06
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve settlement.
Claimant: Angel Galan, Claim No. 2006-046, Date of Loss: March 23,
2006, $250,000
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion: Excuse Mayor Pulido from the August 7,2006 City Council Meeting.
19.C. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2006 -
FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY
Motion: Receive and file report
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 APPROPRIATION YEAR-END ADJUSTMENT
Motion: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 06-155 - Recognizing fiscal year
2005-2006 net revenues of $2,058,765 in the various Redevelopment
Project
Area funds, $5,007,620 in the Housing Set-Aside Funds, $200,000 in the
Regional Transportation Fund, and $175,000 in the Downtown
Maintenance Fund
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.E.)
22A SPEC. NO. 05-044 - TEMPORARY PERSONNEL SERVICES -
PERSONNEL SERVICES - Renew the contracts for a one-year period in
the aggregate amount not to exceed $190,000 with the following:
Abigail Abbott Staffing Services Inc.
Devon & Devon Career Professionals
Howroyd Wright Employment Agency, Inc.
d/b/a AppleOne Employment Services
Kimco Staffing Services
APR Consulting Inc.
Coneybeare, Inc.
Focus on Temps, Inc.
PDQ Personnel Services Inc.
Venturi Staffing Partners
22.B. SPEC. NO. 06-086 - CONCRETE REPLACEMENT - PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Award a contract
to Thomco Construction, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $61,660 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 06-087 - ASPHALT REPAIR - LIBRARY - Award a contract
to Hardy & Harper, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $50,600 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NOS. 06-101 AND 06-103 - ASPHALT AND STREET
MAINTENANCE AND POTHOLE REPAIR - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
1) Award a contract to Hardy and Harper, Inc. for asphalt pothole
repairs for a one-year period, with provision for three one-year
renewals, in the annual amount not to exceed $300,000
2) Award a contract to Hardy and Harper, Inc. for asphalt street
maintenance for a one-year period, with provision for three one-
year renewals, in the annual amount not to exceed $566,900
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
22E SPEC. NO. 06-102 - SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY - Award a contract to Channel Islands Sawing for a one-year
period, with provision for three, one-year renewals in the annual amount
not to exceed $25,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR BRISTOL STREET STORM DRAIN FROM
MCFADDEN AVENUE TO PINE STREET (PROJECT NO. 06-1500A)
Motion: 1. Award a contract to Dominguez General Engineering Contractor,
the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices
in the estimated amount of $1,579,175 for construction of a storm
drain on Bristol Street between McFadden Avenue and Pine
Street.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $1,974,700.
23.B. CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAIN STREET REHABILITATION FROM
EIGHTEENTH STREET TO BUFFALO AVENUE (PROJECT NOS. 06-
1023 AND 06-1022)
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Motion: 1. Award a contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount
of $742,742 for Main Street Rehabilitation from Eighteenth Street to
Buffalo Avenue.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $928,400
3. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-009 - Accepting funds in the
amount of $70,000 into the Select Street Construction Fund and
appropriating funds to the Select Street Construction Fund
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
AGREEMENTS
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.J.)
25A AGMT NO. A-2006-193 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2006-01 - With Glenn William Robertson and Jane
Adair Robertson for the property located at 2419 N. Bonnie Brae (DR.
Ball House) - Planning & Building Agency
25.B. AGMT NO. 2006-194 - MEDIA MARKETING SERVICES - Execute an
amendment to the agreement with Maricich & Associates,
Incorporated, in the amount of $4,135.03 for a total amount of
$103,695.03 - Public Works Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 2006-195 - MEDIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES - With
Midori Gardens for three years, with two optional one-year extensions in
an annual amount not to exceed $550,000 - Public Works Agency
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25.0. AGMTS - PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTOL STREET
CORRIDOR (PROJECT 06-1500)
. AGMT NO. 2006-196- With Clarence and Lisa Hughes for the
purchase of 314 S. Bristol Street in the amount of $620,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-197 - With Alejandro Serrano for the purchase of
410 S. Bristol Street in the amount of $620,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-198 - With Virginia MacKenzie and David
MacKenzie for the purchase of 414 S. Bristol Street in the amount
of $600,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-199 - With Gerard and Mayra Leyva for the
purchase of 318 S. Bristol Street in the amount of $615,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-200 - With Ruben Arellano for the purchase of
1243 W. Richland Avenue in the amount of $585,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-201 - With Mary Schneider for the purchase of
306 S. Bristol Street in the amount of $620,000;
. AGMT NO. 2006-202 - With Manual Duarte for the purchase of
1246 Highland Avenue in the amount of $600,000
25.E. AGMT NO. 2006-203 - HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - With Johnson
Control for a one year period, with provision for two, one-year renewals in
the amount not to exceed $87,712 - Police Department
25.F. AGMTS - BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES AND APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENTS
Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
AGMT NOS. 2006-204, 2006-205, 2006-206 AND 2006-207 - With
Robert Tyler; Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc.; Tmad, Taylor &
Gaines; and NYA Consulting Structural Engineers in an aggregate total
amount not to exceed $500,000 - Planning & Building Agency
2. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - Recognizing aggregate total
amounts not to exceed $500,000 in the 2006-2007 FY revenue
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account for building plan check and appropriating various amounts not
to exceed $500,000 to the Planning and Building Agency 2006-2007
FY budget allocation in the account for contractual services for
payments to the consultants contracted to complete building plan
checks of various projects.
25.G. AGMT NO. 2006-208 - UASI PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN - With
Allison & Partners in an amount not to exceed $180,000 - Police
Department
25.H. AGMT NO. 2006-209 - LEGAL SERVICES - Execute an amendment to
the agreement with Stephan, Oringher, Richman & Theodora, P.C., to
increase the hourly fee for services - City Attorney's Office
Councilmember Alvarez voted no on Item 25.H.
25.1. AGMT NO. 2006-210 - EDUCATION FOR JAIL TESTING SERVICES -
Renew the agreement with the Orange County Department of Education
in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000 - Police Department
25.J. AGMT NO. 2006-211 - CONSULTING SERVICES AND TRAINING
SERVICES - With General Learning Climates, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $60,000 - Public Works Agency and Police Department
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES I FIRST READING
50A 800M Hz COUNTYWIDE COORDINATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2722 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana adding Sections 14-4 through 14-4.6 to Chapter 14 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding public safety radio system coverage
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MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
50.B URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING UTILITY USERS' TAX DUE TO
CHANGE IN INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE INTERPRETATION OF
FEDERAL LAW.
Motion: Adopt Ordinance. (Requires five affirmative votes)
ORDINANCE NS-2723 - An urgency 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: Alvarez
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. AMENDED BALLOT TITLE RESOLUTION FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2006
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT TO
CITY CHARTER SECTION 401
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-049 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending Resolution No. 2006-041 setting forth the
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language of ballot titles for City Charter amendments to be included on the
ballot for the 2006 General Election
MOTION Christy SECOND: Garcia
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
55.B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN TO CREATE PAY ADDITIVES FOR POLICE
FORENSICS EMPLOYEES
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-050 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 82-110 to amend the City's Basic
Classification and Compensation Plan to add special pay provisions for
the classification titles of Forensic Specialist I and Forensic Specialist II
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
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
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65.B. THE SANTA ANA RIVER VISION PLAN
Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency presented an overview of the Santa Ana River Vision
Plan.
Motion: 1. Direct staff to seek grant funding to improve trail and habitat
opportunities along and adjacent to the Santa Ana River
2. Direct staff to work with various agencies to seek opportunities to
implement the Vision, Goals and Policies of the Santa Ana River
Vision Plan
3. Direct staff to work closely with the County of Orange in their
efforts to improve the trails and programs along the river
4. Receive and File
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy, Garcia
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2006-03 TO AMEND
CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
NEW REGULATIONS FOR SUPERSTORE RETAIL USES
Filed by the City of Santa Ana to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code to establish new regulations for the Superstore retail uses
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 28, 2006
Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning and
Building Agency
No public speakers; public hearing closed
No written communication
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Motion: Continue item for 30 days.
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Garcia, Solorio (2)
NOES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy (4)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
Motion failed of adoption
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
adding Sections 41-27.5, 41-646.5, 41-1361, and amending Sections 41-
365.5,41-377.5,41-412.5 and 41-424.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal code
relating to the development of super stores
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Garcia, Solorio (2)
NOES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Bist, Christy (4)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
Motion failed of adoption
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:58 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:02 P.M.
COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Beatriz Gonzalez and Carlos De La Riva Jr., Dave Hoen and Darren
Shippen addressed the Council relative to concerns about city regulations
which prohibit Home Depot to have outside exhibits and/or storage.
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COMMENTS
Lisann Martinez expressed general concerns about public safety and
fireworks
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council member Garcia
. Reported that the annual Wilshire Square Summer Concert was very
successful
Councilmember Solorio
. Announced that there would be a Walk-a-thon at Madison Park on
August 12, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
. Announced that there would be a dedication ceremony for the new
Saddleback View Park at 6:00 p.m. on August 23, 2006
. Asked staff to present a power point presentation at the 1 ,t City Council
meeting in September relative to the condition of city streets
. Thanked staff for their efforts in reviewing and recommending new
regulations for superstore retail uses .
. Asked staff to advance the schedule for installing a traffic signal at
Birch/MacArthur
Councilmember Christv
. Thanked Portola Park for a great Antique Car Show event
. Congratulated Pastor Daniel de Leon on the occasion of his 30th
anniversary with Templo Calvario Church
. Asked staff to work with management at MainPlace to encourage
family activities at the Mall
. Announced that the annual Youth Expo would be held at Santa Ana
College on October 8, 2006
Councilmember Alvarez
. Thanked law enforcement agencies responSible for the civil gang
injunction announced at a press conference on July 14th
. Asked the Police Chief to give an update on the hit and run case
involving a child fatality on July 4th; the Chief announced that there was
a reward offer in the amount of $5,000 for information leading to the
arrest of the individual involved in this accident
. Asked the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to give an
update on the traffic plans for the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood
Councilmember Bustamante
. Thanked the agencies involved with the civil gang injunction
. Announced that The Wilshire Square Concert was a tremendous
success
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. Reminded everyone that the Santa Ana Unified District schools were
now on traditional schedules and no longer year long
. Asked staff to work with Home Depot to ensure that they can be
competitive with other stores in Orange County
Mavor Pro Tern Bist
. Reminded the Council that the Work Study Session on August 21,
2006 would be on the issue of shopping cart regulations
ADJOURNMENT - 8:45 p.m. - To August 21, 2006 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chief's
Conference Room, 41h Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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