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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 2, 2006
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:21 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
Council members 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
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Rob Richard
Patricia Donnelly
Library Director
Senior Parking Control Officer, Police
Department
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Mary Ann Martinez
Library Technician, Library Department
PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the Orange County High
School of the Arts for being named a National Blue Ribbon School
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PRESENT A TIONS
Proclamation presented by MAYOR PRO TEM BIST to Sister Eileen McNerney for
being awarded the Leadership Award by the James Irvine Foundation
City Seal Tiles or Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PRO TEM BIST
to the following commissioners for their invaluable service to the City of Santa Ana:
NAME
*Ricky F. Older
Paul D. Cook-Giles
Oscar C. Garza
Richard B. Kirwan
Don Cribb
Robin M. Christenson
Patricia Bustamante
Irma Jauregui
BOARD/COMMISSION
Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee
Historic Resources Commission
Library Board
Library Board and Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation and Parks Board
Human Relations Commission
Community Development and Housing
Commission
Youth Commission
Edmund X. Martinez
City Seal Tiles or Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER
CHRISTY to the following commissioners for their invaluable service to the City of Santa
Ana:
NAME
Michael L. Macres
BOARD/COMMISSION
Cable Advisory Board, Human Relations
Commission and the Community
and Housing Commission
Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Committee
Planning Commission, Community Cable
Board, Cable Television Advisory Board and
Historic Resources Commission
Human Relations Commission
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Recreation and Parks Board
Youth Commission
Library Board
Redevelopment
Julie A. Stroud
Rita Corpin
Citizens
Shane R. Barrows
*John M. Uttz
Tom E. Lutz
Timothy R. Whitacre
Sandra Palos
*Vesna Marcina
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Bonerts
Slice of Pie for being awarded 16 Blue Ribbons by the American Pie Council
Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to the Santa
Ana Karate Club, Te-Kenjut-Su-Kan, on their 50th State International Championship
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PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to the Boys and Girls Club
of America on their 1 OOth Anniversary
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to Latino Health Access on
the occasion of "Binational Health Week"
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER GARCIA to the 2006-
2007 Santa Ana Neighborhood Communication Linkage Forum on their newly elected
positions
Certificates of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Healthy
Smiles, Assistance League of Santa Ana and Jo Jass, Seals on Wheels for helping
combat tooth decay in Santa Ana
Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to West Lake Food
Corporation on their 20th Anniversary
'Not Present
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Item 11 A pulled for separate discussion (Speaker Card)
. Mayor Pro Tem Bist pulled item 25.G. for separate discussion
. Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25A due to the proximity of his business to the
project site.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, 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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. -10.B.)
10A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
10.B. REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
11A ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE IX TO CHAPTER. 33 OF
THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CART
CONTAINMENT
Placed on first reading on September 18, 2006 City Council Meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the Orange County Reporter on September 22, 2006
Gary Boatwright spoke in opposition to this ordinance
Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2725 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana adding Article IX to Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code relating to shopping cart containment
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Bist
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
12A ABANDONMENT NO. 06-03-S: TO VACATE LEONARD LANE WEST OF
FREEMAN LANE
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-069 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the summary vacation of Leonard Lane adjacent
to 2738 Freeman Lane
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES WARD
Community Redevelopment/ 1 Tenant
Housing Commission
Environmental & Transportation 1 5
Committee
Youth Commission - Regular 4 1,3,5& 6
Youth Commission - Alternate i Mayor, 2, 3, & 6
TOTAL 10
BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRED WARD
TERMS
Community Redevelopment/ 1 Mayor
Housing Commission
Personnel Board 1 Mayor
TOTAL 2
13.8. APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Eduardo Figueroa, to the Workforce Investment Board, as
the private sector representative filling the Economic Development
Board Seat.
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.)
15.A.
Council MeetinQ AQendas
City Council Agenda
MeetinQ Date
09/18/06
Posted
09/13/06
Time
5:00 pm
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15.B.
15.C.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Revised City Council Agenda
09/15/06
5:45 pm
09/18/06
Boards/Commission Resiqnations Effective Posted
Rebeca Cervantes, WIB 09/14/06 09/18/06
Time
1:20 p.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes. (Items 16.A. through 16.G.)
Honoree Date
16.A
16B.
16.C.
16.0.
16.E.
16.F.
16.G.
Ney Gonzalez Sanchez
Governor of Nayarit
Vladimir Cora
Hornage to Nayarit Painter
Mater Dei High School - Grand Opening
Ms. Vikki Vargas 2006 Latina of the Year
"Latina of the Year" Award Recipients
Participants of the 3rd Annual
Michoacan Cultural Week
Donald P. Kennedy & Parker S. Kennedy
Honoring their accomplishments
9/23/2006
9/23/2006
9/24/2006
9/24/2006
9/24/2006
9/24/2006
9/25/2006
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. APPROVE THE REQUESTS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE
CITY RECORDS
Motion: Authorize destruction of certain records in the City Manager's Office,
Finance & Management Services Agency (Purchasing and Treasury),
and Community Development Agency
19.0. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT PLAN MODIFICATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2006-2007
Motion: Approve the Workforce Investment Act Annual Plan Modification for
Fiscal Year 2006-07 and authorize its submittal to the State of
California Workforce Investment Board.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE BULLETPROOF
VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT
Motion: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. - 07-029 - Accepting the
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Planning Bulletproof Vest
Program grant award in the amount of $16,367 into the Police
Department's General Fund Expense Reimbursement revenue account
and appropriating the same into the Police Department's Property and
Evidence Division's Operating Materials & Supplies account
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.K.)
22A SPEC. NO. 04-075 - VEHICLE TIRES - Renew the contracts for vehicle
tires for a 12-month period in the following annual amounts not to exceed:
Vendor:
Scher Tire, Inc.
Parkhouse Tire, Inc.
Location:
Riverside
Santa Ana
Amount:
$90,000
$70,000
22.B. SPEC. NO. 04-090 - LOW VOLTAGE BATTERIES - Renew the contract
with Jeyco Products, Inc., for a one-year period in the annual amount not
to exceed $15,192 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 05-064 - CITYWIDE PRINTING - Amend the contract for a
two-year period by including Sir Speedy as a print vendor for the annual
amount not to exceed $30,000 - Finance and Management Services
Agency
22.D SPEC. NO. 06-125 - PAINT AND SUPPLIES - Award contracts for paint
and supplies for a one-year period, with provision for four, one-year
renewals in the annual amounts as follows:
CateQories: Bidder:
A Northtown Company
Shamrock
Location:
Huntington Beach
Santa Ana
Amount:
$5,000
$2,000
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B, C
Vista Paint Corp
Dunn Edwards
Kathco Prod ucts
Shamrock
Shamrock Supply Co.
Kathco
Fullerton
Anaheim
Commerce
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Commerce
$35,000
$10,000
$3,700
$2,000
$2,100
$2,000
D
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F
Vista Paint Corp
ICJ Paints
Fullerton
Santa Ana
$15,000
$5,000
22.E. SPEC. NO. 06-131 - GATE OPERATORS - Award a contract to Vortex
Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000 - Finance and
Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 06-132 - SUNDRY FOOD, AND PAPER GOODS - PARKS,
RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Smart & Final for a five-year period
in an annual amount not to exceed $70,000 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 06-133 - VARIABLE SPEED DIGITAL - PUMP DRIVES -
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Irvine Pipe & Supply,
Inc., in the amount of $12,437 - Finance and Management Services
Agency
22.H. SPEC. NO. 06-137 - PASSENGER-CARGO VAN - Award a contract to
Moss Bros. Dodge Riverside, under the Cooperative Purchase Provision
of the City of Los Angeles, in the amount of $18,296.08; increase the
aggregate limit for miscellaneous parts in an annual amount not to exceed
$20,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.1. SPEC. NO. 06-145 - HYBRID MIDSIZE VEHICLE - Award a contract to
Wondries Fleet Group, under the Cooperative Purchase Provision of Los
Angeles County, in the amount of $28,195.08 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
22.J. SPEC. NO. 06-146 - BACKHOE LOADER TRACTOR - Award a contract
to Coastline Equipment, under the Cooperative Purchase Provision of the
City of Los Angeles, in the amount of $85,548.11; increase the aggregate
limit for miscellaneous equipment parts and repairs in an annual amount
not to exceed $20,000 - Finance and Management Services Agency
22.K. SPEC. NO. 06-148 - PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR DOOR REPAIR
SERVICE - Authorize payment to Commercial Door Repair of Orange
County in the amount not to exceed $30,000 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
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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.G.)
25.A AGMT - PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING EFFORTS IN THE
DOWNTOWN - With La Calle Cuatro de Santa Ana Association in an
amount not to exceed $84,240 - Community Development Agency
Continued from the August 21, 2006 Council Meeting at the request of the
City Manager; Continued from the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting;
September 18, 2006 Council Meeting
Mayor Pulido abstained on this item.
Motion: Continue Item 25.A. for 2 weeks per staff's request.
25.B. AGMT NO. 2006-267 - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - Amend the agreement with Environmental
Systems Research Institute, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $15,000 -
Police Department
25.C. AGMT NO. 2006-268 - CONSULTING SERVICES - With Lexipol, LLC, in
an amount not to exceed $15,000 - Police Department
25.D. AGMT NO. 2006-269 - ENGINEERING SERVICES - Execute an
amendment with Harper and Associates extending the contract term
through March 30, 2008 and increasing the contract amount by $4,000 for
a total amount not to exceed $60,880 - Public Works Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2006-270 - ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING DESIGN
SERVICES - With Ann Christoph in an amount not to exceed $92,000 -
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
25.F. AGMT NO. 2006-271 - ON-CALL AERIAL MAPPING AND SURVEYING
SERVICES - With Johnson-Frank & Associates, Inc., in the amount not to
exceed $200,000 - Public Works Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2006-272 - SHOPPING CART RETRIEVAL SERVICES -
Execute an agreement extension with Hernandez Cart Service, Inc. The
extension is for one year, with two additional one-year renewal options.
There will be no additional contract increases over the 2-year period. The
annual contract amount is not to exceed $84,000 - Public Works Agency
George Collins addressed the Council relative to concerns about this
contract
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MDtiDn: Direct the City AttDrney tD prepare and authDrize the City Manager
and Clerk Df the CDuncil tD execute an agreement extensiDn fDr
citywide shDpping cart retrieval services for one year, and direct
staff to place any requests for additiDnal renewal DptiDns fDr this
cDntract Dn the Business Calendar of the City CDuncil Agenda
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
... END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ...
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
50A ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES
MDtiDn: Place Drdinance Dn first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter
24 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to private security services
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-070 - A resolution authorizing the submittal of a
grant application in the amount of $1,000,000 for the California River
Parkways Grant Program for the Santa Ana River Enhancement Project
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.B. RESOLUTION - DEPUTY CHIEF BRUCE R. CARLSON POLICE
DEPARTMENT FITNESS CENTER
Motion: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-071 - A resolution approving the decision of the
Chief of Police, to name the police fitness center in honor of Deputy Chief
Bruce R. Carlson
Mayor Pulido noted that the Council would adjourn the meeting in memory
of Deputy Chief Bruce Carlson
MOTION: Garcia
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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REPORTS
65A 4TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATUS REPORT - CITY
MANAGER
The City Manager provided an update on developments related to the 4th
District Court of Appeals
65.8. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Council continued item to the December 4, 2006 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2006-01 - TO REZONE TWO
PARCELS TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF KELLY'S AUTO BODY
SHOP AT 2041 SOUTH MAIN STREET
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council deny
Amendment Application No. 2006-01 by a by a vote of 6-0 (Benavides
abstained) at its August 14, 2006 meeting.
Applicant: Kelly's Auto Body Shop
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter September 22,
2006 and notices mailed
Continued from the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting by a vote of 5-2
(Alvarez, Bist, no)
Motion: Continue item for 60 days.
MOTION: Christy
SECOND: Solorio
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 AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2006-03 TO REZONE A PARCEL
FROM PROFESSIONAL (P) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (R1) AND
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006-01 TO CHANGE THE
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (PAO) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(LR-7) AT 407 NORTH MCCLAY STREET
Filed by PMR, Inc. to change the zoning from Professional (P) to Single
Family Residence (R1) and the General Plan Designation from
Professional and Administrative Office (PAO) to Low Density Residential
(LR-7) to allow a new house at 407 North McClay Street
Applicant: PMR, Inc.
The Planning Commission recommended that City Council:
1) Deny Council Amendment Application No. 2006-03
2) Deny General Plan Amendment No. 2006-01 by a vote of 4-0
(Gartner and Lutz absent) at its July 24, 2006 meeting
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on August 11,
2006, and notices mailed
Continued from the August 21, 2006 City Council meeting at the request
of the applicant; Continued from the September 5, 2006 Council Meeting
by a vote of 7-0
Public hearing closed on September 5, 2006
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication and adopt
a resolution
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2726 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
rezoning the property located at 407 North McClay Street from
professional (P) to single-family residence (R1) (AA No. 2006-03)
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-072 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the request to amend the General Plan
designation from professional and administrative office (PAO) to low
density residential (LR-7) for the property located at 407 North McClay
Street
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Christy
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE JOINT SESSION BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOLLOWED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETINGS AT 8:15 P.M.
JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
80A CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAIN STREET ARCHWAY SIGN AT
BROADWAY PLACE (PROJECT NO. 9209)
George Collins addressed Council with concerns relative to this contract
award
Motion: 1. Award a contract to LNI Custom Manufacturing, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $220,100 for manufacturing and installation
of the Main Street archway sign.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $308,105.
3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute a Cooperative Agreement
between the City of Santa Ana and the Community
Redevelopment Agency for the manufacturing and installation of
the Main Street archway sign.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:18 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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. ENDORSE THE U.S. MAYORS' CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT
(BIST. GARCIA)
Motion: Authorize endorsement.
MOTION: Bist
SECOND: Garcia
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bist, Bustamante, Christy, Garcia,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lisann Martinez raised concerns about not being allowed internet access
by the City and COM LINK to inform parents about child safety issues
Eusebio Rios and Roy Alvarado addressed Council about conditions in the
Santa Anita neighborhood
Alex Vega, George Collins, and Thornas Gordon addressed Council
relative to matters of general concern
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council member Garcia
. Offered his condolences to the family of Deputy Chief Bruce Carlson
. Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Charles Ousley, Sr. who is
the father-in-law of Mardy Ousley, Executive Assistant in the City
Manager's office; he also asked the Council to adjourn in memory of
Nathaniel James Hodson, the infant son of Maria Hodson, who is an
employee of the City's Housing Division
Councilmember Solorio
. Noted that he was disappointed about the situation at Centennial Park
and raised concern about enforcement of the Joint Use Agreement
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COMMENTS
with the Santa Ana Unified School District; he further noted that there
is no fencing between the school and the park, no sidewalks to access
the school, and that there is a need for a turning signal at Mohawk. He
also raised concerns relative to the number of potholes on Ring Road
. Asked staff to expedite street light projects at Birch/MacArthur and
5th/Jackson Streets and asked staff to provide an update to the City
Council
Councilmember Christv
. Remarked that there were many concerns raised by the neighborhood
relative to the Godinez High School at Centennial Park; she noted that
over the weekend there were many complaints about the field lights
being left on and that no one had a key for the fields. She stated that
the situation was evidentially corrected thanks to the efforts of the
Executive Director of the Parks and Recreation Agency. She asked
staff to develop a plan for lights and keys at Centennial Park
. Announced that the Youth Expo would be held on Sunday, October 8,
2006 from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Santa Ana College.
Mavor Pro Tem Bist
. Asked staff to review the proposed billboard regulations currently under
consideration by the City of Anaheim
. Offered her condolences to the family of Deputy Chief Carlson and
noted that the funeral service for him was a beautiful send-off and
illustrated the respect and admiration that the community felt for him
Councilmember Alvarez
. Noted that staff has worked very hard to resolve the numerous issues
in the Santa Anita neighborhood and that many requests are doable;
she instructed staff to continue to respond and discuss the issues with
the neighborhood
. Wished everyone a Happy Halloween and a Happy Thanksgiving
. Thanked colleagues Mayor Pro Tem Bist and Council members Christy
and Garcia for their service to the Council and the community
Councilmember Bustamante
. Noted that the 5th anniversary of 9/11 was recently observed and
thanked all the military personnel currently serving in Iraq
. Reminded parents to keep a close eye on children on Halloween
evening
. Thanked his colleagues Mayor Pro Tem Bist, and Councilmembers
Christy and Garcia for their service on the Council and wished them
well in their future endeavors
. Offered his condolences to the family of Deputy Chief Carlson
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ADJOURNMENT - 9:18 P,M, - To October 16, 2006 - 5:15 p.m. - Police Chief's
Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California
Adjourned in Memory of
Deputy Chief Bruce R. Carlson
Charles Ousley Sr.
Nathaniel James Hodson
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of Council
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