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Home My WebLink About2007-01-16 Regular MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 16, 2007 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 6:02 P.M. ATTENDANCE: COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CARLOS BUSTAMANTE, Mayor Pro Tem CLAUDIA ALVAREZ P. DAVID BENAVIDES MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO SAL TINAJERO STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager CATHY STANDIFORD, Assistant City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO INVOCATION Gary Tucker, Police Chaplain SPECIAL PRESENTATION Orange County Human Relations Commission Update - Judy Iannaccone, Director, Communications Rancho Santiago Community College District PRESENTATIONS Certificates of Recognition presented by MAYOR PRO TEM BUSTAMANTE to the Ward 1 candidates for their interest in serving on the Santa Ana City Council. Certificate of Recognition presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Brett Franklin for his contributions in enhancing Santa Ana's urban forest. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JANUARY 16, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: . Items 13.B. and Item 25.G.pulled to allow members of the public to speak on these items . Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 19.C. due to the proximity of the Santa Ana downtown business district to his business . Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Items 10.A, 10.B. and 19.C. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Items removed for separate action clr'modified are hi~hiighted. .. 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.) 10A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 2,2007 10.B. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 2,2007 Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Items 10A and 10.B. because he did not participate in the meeting of January 2, 2007 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13A VACANCY REPORT - JANUARY 10, 2007 Motion: The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JANUARY 16, 2007 BOARD/COMMISSION VACANCIES Community Redevelopment / 1 Housing Commission Environmental & Transportation 1 Committee Youth Commission - Regular 1 Youth Commission - Alternate 1 Library 1 Planning Commission 1 TOTAL 6 BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRED TERMS Community 4 RedevelopmenUHousing Commission Environmental & Transportation 4 Committee Historic Resources Commission 4 Human Relations Commission 5 Library Board 4 Parks & Recreation Board 4 Personnel Board 4 Planning Commission 4 Youth Commission - Regular 4 Youth Commission - Alternate 1 TOTAL 41 13.B. APPOINTMENTS. CONSENT CALENDAR WARD Tenant 5 5 3 5 1 WARD 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4,6 & Mayor & At Large 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4, 6 & Mayor 2,4, 6 & Mayor Debbie McEwen spoke on this matter and expressed concern about one of the nominees and his ability to be fair Motion: Appoint the following individuals to the various boards and commissions: WARD 2 Art Pedroza to the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission, nominated by Councilmember Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a full-term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing I. Jauregui) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JANUARY 16, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Brian A. Bist (Resident. Ward 2) to the Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee nominated by Councilmember Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a full-term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing R. Older) Jeffrey L. Dickman (Resident, Ward 2) to the Historic Resources Commission, nominated by Councilmember Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a full-term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing P. Cook-Giles) Patricia M. Lenahan (Resident, Ward 2) to the Library Board, nominated by Council member Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a full-term expiring December 14, 2010. (Replacing O. Garza) Maria-Isabel Rivera to the Personnel Board, nominated by Councilmember Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a full-term expiring on December 14,2010. (Replacing R. Kirwan) Mike R. Munoz to the Planning Commission, nominated by Councilmember Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a full-term expiring on December 14,2010. (Replacing D. Cribb) Tish Leon (Resident, Ward 2) to the Recreation and Parks Board, nominated by Council member Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a full-term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing R. Christenson) Mario Guerrero, Jr. (Resident, Ward 2) to the Youth Commission, nominated by Council member Martinez as the Ward 2 (Regular) representative for a full-term (Replacing E. Martinez) Diana S. Lara (Resident, Ward 2) to the Youth Commission, nominated by Councilmember Martinez as the Ward 2 (Alternate) representative for a full-term. (Replacing E. Martinez) WARD 4 Myriam Tinajero (Resident, Ward 4) to the Human Relations Commission, nominated by Councilmember Benavides as the Ward 4 representative for a full-term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing S. Barrows) WARD 5 Jose J. Rea to the Library Board, nominated by Councilmember Alvarez as the Ward 5 representative for a term expiring on December 9, 2008. (Replacing L. Ruiz) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 JANUARY 16, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR WARD 6 Luis Rodriguez to the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission, nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as the Ward 6 representative for a full term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing M. Turner) Sean Mill (Resident, Ward 6) to the Planning Commission, nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as the Ward 6 representative for a full term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing H. De La Torre) Richard X. Tran (Resident, Ward 6) to the Library Board nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as the Ward 6 representative for a full term expiring on December 14, 2010. (Replacing E. Morales) Claudio W. Gallegos to the Environmental & Transportation Advisory Committee as the Ward 6 representative nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as the Ward 6 representative for a full term expiring on December 14,2010. (Replacing P. McGuigan) Evani Molina (Resident, Ward 6) to the Youth Commission (regular) nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as the Ward 6 representative for a full term. (Replacing M. Klucken) Valerie Amezcua to the Human Relations Commission nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as the Ward 6 representative for a full term expiring December 14, 2010. (Replacing J. Johnson) MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 JANUARY 16, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter postings into the Minutes. (Items 15.A. through 15.H.) 15.A. 15.B. 15.C. Council Meetina Aaendas Meetina Date City Council Agenda 01/02/07 Revised City Council Agenda 01/02/07 Closed Session City Council Agenda 01/02/07 Posted Time 12/28/06 5:20 p.m. 12/29/06 5:50 p.m. 12/29/06 5:10 p.m. Council Committee Aaendas Meetina Date Posted Time 15.0. Cancellation Notice-Main Street Development 01/04/07 12/29/06 5:10 p.m. 15.E. Cancellation Notice-Public Safety Committee 01/08/07 01/03/07 4:55 p.m. 15.F. Cancellation Notice-Park Development, Recreation Programs and Education Partnerships 01/09/07 01/04/07 6:10 p.m. 15.G. Cancellation Notice-Technology 01/10/07 01/05/07 4:40 p.m. Boards/Commission Resianations Effective Posted Time 15.H. Vincent F. Sarmiento, Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission 01/02/07 01/03/07 5:00 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlement. Bradley Barnette, WCAB# RIV42401, etc., Compromise and release, $85,000 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None 19.C. DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2006 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2007 BUDGET Motion: 1. Approve the 2006 Annual Report and the 2007 Budget for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District. 2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-010 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana declaring its intention to levy an assessment for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area for the year 2007 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 JANUARY 16, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 19.C. due to the proximity of his business to the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District, and Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 19.C. because this matter was considered by the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission while he was a member. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FUNDS Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Santa Ana Police Department, the City of Westminster, and the Community Services Program (CSP) for the purpose of impacting Human Trafficking. (AGMT NO. 2007-017) 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-068 - Accepting United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2006 Human Trafficking Task Force Program Grant funds of $26,000 in revenue account and appropriate the same to expenditure account. SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.8.) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 04-097 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR DIESEL EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEMS - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with Air Cleaning Systems, Inc. for a one-year period in the amount not to exceed $26,450 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22.B. SPEC. NO. 06-197 - FOR SCREEN-PRINTED CLOTHING - Award contracts for a two-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in the annual amount not to exceed $70,000 with the following vendors: Vendor: Image Printing Solutions McVicker & Associates Pacifica T-Shirts Scott's Screenprinting Seaside Embroidery Location: Irvine Laguna Hills Santa Ana Orange San Clemente CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 26 JANUARY 16, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENTS Motion: 25.A. 25.B. 25.C. 25.0. 25.E. 25.F. 25.G. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (Items 25.A. through 25.L.) AGMT NO. 2007-005 - STREET SWEEPING SERVICES AT THE DEPOT AT SANTA ANA - With TSCM for a twelve-month period with two 12- month renewals in an annual amount of $10,000 - Community Development Agency AGMT NO. 2007-006 - LANDSCAPING SERVICES - With Specialty Environments Co., Inc. for a two-year period with provision for two-one year renewals, in the annual amount not to exceed $26,300 - Community Development Agency AGMT NO. 2007-007 - CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Pacific Care to increase the contract by $7,000 for an amount not to exceed $124,280 - Community Development Agency AGMT NO. 2007-008 - HEARING OFFICER SERVICES - With Coastal Mediation Services in an amount not to exceed $30,000 - Planning and Building Agency AGMT NO. 2007-009 - AGREEMENT FOR LEASED COPIER, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES (SPEC NO. 06-173) - With Danka Office Imaging Company in an annual amount of $7,000 covering a three-year period, not to exceed $21,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency AGMT NO. 2007-010 - PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR (PROJECT 06-1500) - With Leovardo and Maricela Lopez for the purchase of the commercial property located at 522 S. Bristol in the amount of $533,000 - Public Works Agency COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION 'ADJUSTMENT FORTRAFFICSIGNA[:rJfoDlFICA TION'ONEDINGER,AVENUE AND MOHAWK.DRIVE ' .',....' .' Speakers: Tom Lamere, Barbara Lamere, and Steve McGuigan expressed concern that all the neighborhood issues have not been addressed and asked the Council to consider postponing this item so that staff can continue to work with the affected neighborhoods. Motion: Continue the matter to the February 20, 2007 City Council Meeting 27 JANUARY 16, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 25.H. AGMT NO. 2007-011 - FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Moreland & Associates, Inc., increasing the total aggregate amount by $26,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency 25.1. AGMT NO. 2007-012 - LEGAL PUBLICATIONS AND ON-LINE RESEARCH SERVICES - With LexisNexis, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000 - City Attorney's Office 25.J. AGMT NO. 2007-013 - MAINTENANCE SERVICES - Execute a three- year agreement with two, one-year renewal options with MASK Systems, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $338,300 - Police Department 25.K. AGMT NO. 2007-014 - TRAINING - Execute an amendment with American Homeland Solutions for an additional $6,000 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $56,000 - Police Department 25.L. AGMTS -INMATE FOOD AND COMMISSARY SERVICES AGMT NO. 2007-015 - Execute a three-year agreement with two, one-year renewal options with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $1,090,000 - Police Department AGMT NO. 2007-016- Execute a three-year agreement with two, one-year renewal options with Keefe Commissary Services, at a commission rate of 40.5% - Police Department 25.M. AGMTS - CITY OF SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER CITY-INITIATED TRANSIT EXTENSIONS TO METROLlNK STUDIES PROJECT 06-2502 - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY Continued from the October 16, 2006 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6- o (Solorio absent) and November 20, 2006 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0 Motion: Continue the matter to February 5,2007 per staff request. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28 JANUARY 16, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT I VARIANCES 31.A. VARIANCE NOS. 2006-16 THROUGH VARIANCE 2006-24 - 1201-1233 EAST WILSHIRE AVENUE/1401 AND 1439 SOUTH MINNIE STREET Filed by Orange Housing Development Corporation to obtain a parking variance and allow a reduction in required off-street parking spaces in conjunction with the rehabilitation of existing apartment units in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district located at 1201-1233 East Wilshire Avenue/1401 and 1439 South Minnie Street. Recommended Action approved by the Planning commission at its January 8, 2007 meeting by a vote of 4-0 (Cribb, Gartner, absent) Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2006-16, Variance No. 2006-17, Variance No. 2006-18, Variance No. 2006-19, Variance No. 2006-20, Variance No. 2006-21, Variance No. 2006-22, Variance No. 2006-23 and Variance No. 2006-24 as conditioned. *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** BUSINESS CALENDAR 50.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING NEWSBOXES Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication ottitle. ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regulating newsboxes in the public right of way MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 29 JANUARY 16, 2007 BUSINESS CALENDAR 50.B. PROPOSED EARLY PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION COMMISSION (EPIC) Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana establishing the Santa Ana Early Prevention and Intervention Commission MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS CALENDAR 60A APPOINTMENTS Motion: Nominate Mayor Pro Tern Bustamante as the City's representative to the Orange County Water District Board (Pulido-Benavides) Motion: Nominate Councilmember Alvarez as the City's representative to the Orange County Water District Board The Mayor announced that the nomination of Councilmember Alvarez would be considered first MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4) NOES: Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Councilmember Alvarez was appointed as the City's representative to the Orange County Water District Board. No action was taken on motion to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Bustamante. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 30 JANUARY 16, 2007 BUSINESS CALENDAR Motion: Nominate and appoint Mayor Pro tem Bustamante as the City's representative to the Transportation Corridor Agency MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Motion: Nominate and appoint Councilmember Sarmiento as the City's alternate representative to the Transportation Corridor Agency MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Motion: Nominate and appoint Councilmember Tinajero as the City's representative to the Orange County Sanitation District MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 31 JANUARY 16, 2007 BUSINESS CALENDAR Motion: Nominate and appoint Councilmember Benavides as the City's alternate representative to the Orange County Sanitation District MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2006-05 TO REZONE A PARCEL FROM PROFESSIONAL (P) TO SINGLE-FAMilY RESIDENCE (R1) AT 1051 WEST THIRD STREET - PMR INC., APPLICANT Councilmember Benavides abstained and left the room on Item 75.A. due to recent receipt of campaign contributions from the applicant. Filed by Chris Miller, to change zoning from Professional (P) to Single Family Residence (R1) and allow construction of a single-family residence at 1051 West Third Street. Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its November 27, 2006 meeting by a vote of 5-0 (Benavides and Betancourt absent) legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 5, 2007 and notices mailed Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Planning & Building Agency Executive Director No written correspondence Speakers: Scott Hudgins, representing the applicant, spoke in support of this project; public hearing closed. Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 32 JANUARY 16, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 1051 West Third Street from Professional (P) to Single-Family residence (R1) (AA No. 2006-05) MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Benavides (1) ABSENT: None (0) 75.B. 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 Item set for public hearing at the January 2, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 5-1 (Bustamante, no) Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 5, 2007 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 Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Planning & Building Agency Executive Director No written correspondence Speakers: James Kendrick supported the adoption of the proposed ordinance; public hearing closed CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 33 JANUARY 16, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) NOES: Bustamante (1) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 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. RE-VOTE FOR MAYOR PRO TEM (TINAJERO) Motion: Continue the matter to the February 20, 2007 City Council Meeting MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido, Sarmiento, (4) NOES: Alvarez, Martinez, Tinajero (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 7:02 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 7:19 P.M. COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 34 JANUARY 16, 2007 COMMENTS Dave Hoen spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance regulating superstore retail uses; Laura Morfin expressed concern that final decisions relative to the Flood Control improvement project in the Laurelhurst neighborhood would be made without input from the neighborhood; Steve McGuigan invited the Council and the public to attend the kick off rally for the Relay for Life of Santa Ana event to be held on January 26, 2007 at the Santa Ana Senior Center at 6:00 p.m.; Lisann Martinez expressed concern about the Council action taken related to the Honda dealership 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Sarmiento . Reported that the legislative meeting presented by the League of California Cities in Sacramento for new councilmembers was very informative . Asked staff to look at term limit provisions in other jurisdictions in the state and report back to the City Council Councilmember Martinez . Announced that the Rubber Boot Race would be held next Saturday at Santiago Park; she announced that she would sponsor five youths in this event and encouraged individuals to call her . Thanked her colleagues for supporting her in the establishment of the Early Prevention and Intervention Commission (EPIC) and thanked Chief Walters for his efforts in organizing a town hall meeting with the Eastside neighborhood . Asked staff to follow up on looking at the graffiti removal program which involves the kids responsible for the graffiti . Noted that the legislative sessions for new council members in Sacramento was very informative . Asked staff to review the Youth Commission membership requirement that restricts membership to individuals eighteen and under and asked that this provision be changed to age 21 Mavor Pro Tem Bustamante . Thanked Councilmember Martinez for her leadership in the establishment of the EPIC Commission . Asked staff to consider around the clock graffiti removal including establishing swing shifts for staff Council member Alvarez . Encouraged residents interested in being appointed to the EPIC commission to submit applications to the Clerk of the Council . Encouraged residents to participate in the Rubber Boot Race on Saturday, January 20, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 35 JANUARY 16, 2007 COMMENTS · Reminded residents that candidate signs can not be placed in public right of ways and asked staff to enforce the ordinance related to the placement of signs Councilmember Benavides · Noted that while attending the conference in Sacramento for new Councimembers, he was able to lobby Assembly member Solorio and Senator Correa on behalf of the City of Santa Ana · Asked the City Manager to set up a meeting with Ms. Morfin relative to her concerns about the County Flood Control project Councilmember Tinaiero · Congratulated Councilmember Sarmiento for his first meeting as a city councilmember · Congratulated the newly appointed commission members · Congratulated Ms. Jane Russo on her appointment as the new Superintendent of the Santa Ana Unified School District Mavor Pulido · Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of John Crean, an Orange County philanthropist who made many generous donations to the City of Santa Ana, and also to adjourn in memory of Lee O. Jeffrey · Reminded residents to vote in the Special election on February 6, 2007 ADJOURNMENT - 7:55 p.m. - To February 5,2007 - 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California In Memory of John Crean and Lee O. Jeffrey ~ricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 36 JANUARY 16, 2007