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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-19MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MARCH 19, 2001 POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:10 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor PATRICIA McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tern CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN JOSE SOLORIO STAFF present: DEBRA KURITA, Assistant City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO INVOCATION Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: • Agenda items 21.A., 21.B., 22.K., and 39.A. pulled for separate discussion • Correction to March 5, 2001 Minutes to reflect Mayor Pulido absent on Item 75.A. • Mayor Pulido abstained on item 25A • Addition of Closed Session Report — 19.A. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 94 MARCH 19, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Motion: Calendar items. MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.B.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2001 ................................................... d:$ (.ai3L�f�::n����iM1IFa::i�F:... f; .... 2q0 Note: Item 75.A. corrected to reflect that the Mayor was absent ORDINANCES SECOND READING Votes in this category may differ from the vote on the Consent Calendar. The decision on these items was made at a previous Council meeting and the vote carried forward. However, if a Councilmember was absent from the previous meeting, but is present for this meeting and does not declare otherwise, his/her vote is recorded as affirmative. Absences from the current meeting are recorded as such. Placed on first reading on March 5, 2001 and approved by a 7-0 vote 11.A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO 00-18 - MIDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NS-2463 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending the midtown specific plan to correct the boundaries of the Broadway corridor and community and specialty districts, and to delete parking lots from the civic professional district - Planning and Building Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 95 MARCH 19, 2001 NOTICE OF INTENT 12.A. Motions CONSENT CALENDAR AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-022 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Santa Ana - Personnel Services Agency 2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2464 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Santa Ana and the Board Of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. Motion VACANCY REPORT — MARCH 14, 2001 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Incumbents will continue to serve until their successors are appointed.* Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Ward* Cable Television Advisory Board 2 Ward 5 and 6 Community Redevelopment / 1 Ward 1 Housing Commission Environmental & Transportation 1 Mayor Advisory Committee Historic Resources Commission 2 Ward 3, and 5 Human Relations Commission 1 At -Large Library Board 2 Ward 1 and 5 Personnel Board 1 Ward 5 Youth Commission —Alternate 3 Ward 1, 3, and 6 Members TOTAL 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 96 MARCH 19, 2001 T CONSENT CALENDAR 13.B. APPOINTMENTS Motion: Approve. John L. Castillo, nominated by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County for re -appointment to the Environmental and Transportation Committee for a four-year term expiring on November 30, 2004 Blair O'Callaghan, nominated by Councilmember Franklin for appointment to the Historic Resources Commission for a full term expiring on November 30, 2004 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. thru 15.F.) Council Meeting Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 03/05/01 03/06/01 5:45 p.m. 15.B. City Council Meeting 03/05/01 03/01/01 11:00 a.m. 15.C. Adjourned Regular Meeting - 03/05/01 03/02/01 5:30 p.m. Closed Session Agenda Council Committee Meeting Date Time Agendas Date Posted Posted 15.D. Education and Youth Program 03/01/01 02/26/01 5:25 p.m. Committee 15.E. Neighborhood Improvement / 03/03/01 02/28/01 8:45 a.m. Code Enforcement 15.F. Park Development / Joint Use 03/16/01 03/13/01 11:20 a.m. Facilities MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. (Items 16.A. thru 16.1.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 97 MARCH 19, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR Honoree 16.A. Santa Ana Girls Soccer Champions 16.B. Arbor Day Celebration 16.C. Cities Participating in Black History Parade Recognition 16.D. Charles Henry Stumph Retirement 16.E. Southeast Little League Opening Day — Madison Park 16.F. Leon Owens Foundation 3`d annual Gospel Festival 16.G. Ricoh Electronics, Inc. — 2001 Great American Cleanup at Madison Elementary School 16.H. Southwest Little League Opening Day — Memorial Park 16.1. Valley Little League Opening Day - Adams Park MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlement. Date 03/05/01 03/08/01 03/08/01 03/09/01 03/10/01 03/10/01 03/10/01 03/16/01 03/17/01 John Simmons vs. City of Santa Ana WCAB Case AHM 0081184 and AHM 0081180 — Compromise and release - $80,000.00 -DI 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None BUDGETARY MATTERS GRANT APPLICATIONS 2:f::11: TEC# N.0 Y.1-- NIN : a :EfJTER 1. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-023 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the submittal of an application to the State of California for grant funding and to execute an agreement with Citizens In Action to use said grant funds to plan a Technology Learning Center 2. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2001-055 - With the Citizens in Action Community Development Corporation to provide funding to prepare plans for the Technology Center CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 98 MARCH 19, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 3. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-150 - Contingent on the City receiving a $49,250.00 state grant for this project, approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing funds from the State General Fund, in the amount of $49,250.00 and appropriating same to the expenditure account — Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Councilmember Alvarez pulled item 21.A. from the consent calendar and moved that the matter be approved as amended to require that the agreement include standards and conditions for measuring contract performance by the respective organization. Recommendations 1-3 listed above, as amended were approved by the following vote: MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio(7) NOES: None (0) Motions: 1. Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-024 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the submittal of an application to the State of California for grant funding and to execute an agreement with the Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc., to use said grant funds to purchase vans to transport seniors 2. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. AGMT NO. 2001-056 — With the Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. to provide funding to purchase vans to transport seniors 3. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 99 MARCH 19, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-149 — Contingent on the 0 City receiving a $49,250.00 state grant for this project, approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing funds from the State General Fund, in the amount of $49,250.00 and appropriating same to the expenditure account — Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Councilmember Alvarez pulled item 21B from the consent calendar and moved that the matter be approved as amended to require that the agreement include standards and conditions for measuring contract performance by the respective organization. Recommendations 1-3 listed above, as amended were approved by the following vote: MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio, Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. B thru 22.J.) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 00-007 — GENERAL SUPPLIES, ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, AND TELECOM SUPPLIES - With Graybar Electric Company, Inc., based on the County of Los Angeles contract, in an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 — Finance and Management Services Agency 22.B. SPEC. NO. 00-151 — POLICE UNIFORMS 1. Withdraw the contract with Uniforms, Inc. 2. Award a contract to Uniform Center for a three-year period, with options for two one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $178,963.01 — Finance and Management Services Agency 22.C. SPEC. NO. 01-003 — SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE — With Pool Supply of Orange County for a two-year period with provision for two one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $35,178.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency 22.D. SPEC. NO. 01-006 — STADIUM SEATING REPLACEMENT - With Tomark Sports Inc. for the purchase and installation of new stadium seating, and removal of old stadium seating at the Santa Ana Stadium, in the amount of $86,000.00- Finance and Management Services Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 100 MARCH 19, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.E. SPEC. NO. 01-014 — PAINTING OF FIRE FACILITIES - With Pacific Coast Painting, Inc. for the painting of Fire Station Nos. 5 and 7 in the amount of $21,508.00- Finance and Management Services Agency 22.F. SPEC. NO. 01-017 — VEHICLE TIRES 1. Amend the contract with Scher Tire, Inc. for vehicle tires by an estimated amount of $13,000.00 2. Award contracts for vehicle tires for a 12-month period, with options for two 12-month renewals, in the not -to -exceed amounts as follows: Vendor: Amount: Dapper Tire Co., Inc. $41,000.00 Parkhouse Tire, Inc. 46,000.00 Scher Tire, Inc. 34,000.00 22.G. SPEC. NO. 01-018 — SANDPOINTE PARK AND BIKE TRAIL SIGN REPLACEMENT - With Sign Experts for sign replacement at Sandpointe Park and bike trails in the amount of $41,800.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency 22.H. SPEC. NO. 01-022 — MAGNETIC FLOW METERS - With Accurate Measurement Systems in the amount of $12,943.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency 22.1. SPEC. NO. 01-024 — LAMPS, BALLASTS, AND ACCESSORIES - With the following for a two-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in the amounts as follows: Bidder: Categories: Amount: I.E.S./ I.L.S. A, H, and J $11,153.42 One Source Distributors C 9,084.44 Rayvern Lighting Supply Co. Inc. D, E, F, G, and 1 7,646.36 California Commercial, LTG B 1,230.50 22.J. SPEC. NO. 01-025 — MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - With the following for a two-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in the annual amounts as follows: Bidder: Amount: The Home Depot $40,000.00 Jones Lumber Company, Inc. 5,000.00 Griffin Ace Hardware 5,000.00 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 101 MARCH 19, 2001 _T_ CONSENT CALENDAR 27:K-": SPt✓>: EA#iJ:: Q E=Q2B: :PC3LtCET3 C' : M(�''CLES .......................................................................... Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. With A & S BMW Motorcycles for the purchase of four police equipped motorcycles in the amount of $77,575.72 — Finance and Management Services Agency MOTION: Christy SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio(7) NOES: None (0) Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.L. thru 22.N.) 221. SPEC. NO. 01-036 — CISCO SYSTEMS NETWORKING HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT - With Pacific Bell, d/b/a/ SBC Datacomm based upon the CalNet contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency 22.M. SPEC. NO. 01-037 — WELDING SUPPLIES AND GASES - Amend the contract to increase the aggregate limit to Praxair by $10,000.00 for an annual amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - Finance and Management Services Agency 22.N. SPEC. NO. 01-040 — ELECTRICAL SERVICES - Amend the contract with McBride Electric for electrical services in the amount of $6,480.00 for a total of $15,800.00 — Finance and Management Services Agency AGREEMENTS Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. (items 25.A. thru 25.C.) 25.A. AGMT NO. 2001-057 — LOAN AGREEMENT - With Orange Housing Development Corporation to provide loans for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two multi -family properties within the Cornerstone Village area in an amount not to exceed $1,100,000.00- Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 102 MARCH 19, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.13. AGMT NO. 2001-058 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT APPLICATION NO. 01-01- MILLS ACT AGREEMENT: 2351 NORTH PARK BOULEVARD - With Mr. Gary and Mrs. Loretta Graham to enter into an agreement with the City of Santa Ana for property located at 2351 North Park Boulevard. (Historic Resources Commission vote recommended approval (8:0) - Planning and Building Agency 25.C. AGMT NO. 2001-059 - SPANISH READING MATERIALS, CATALOGING AND PROCESSING SERVICES - YOUTH MATERIALS — With Lectorum Publications, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $56,000.00 - Library Services MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET 29.A. INSURANCE RENEWAL Motion: Approve. Renew the City's crime insurance and membership in the RFD (Robert F. Driver Associates) Commercial Crime Program at a premium cost of $21,946.00 - Personnel Services LAND USE MATTERS FINAL TRACT MAPS 33.A. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 15291: 2017 WEST CIVIC CENTER DRIVE Motion: Approve. a. Accepting street dedication for street purposes for Alco Avenue. b. Accepting street dedication in fee simple for Civic Center Drive. c. Accepting the release and relinquishment of vehicular access rights for Civic Center Drive. d. Accepting an easement for public service purposes adjoining Alco Avenue. e. Approving the subdivision agreement and bonds. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 103 MARCH 19, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR MISCELLANEOUS - LAND USE Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on March 12, 2001 by a 4:0 vote (Verino, Doughty and Richardson absent) Seferino Garcia, Robert Luna, Rudy Escalante, and Jaime Vega spoke in support of renaming Campesino Park to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Motion: Approve. Renaming Campesino Park to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park MOTION: Solorio SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio(7) NOES: None (0) ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** BUSINESS CALENDAR 55.A. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD AND MBIA MUNISERVICES FOR PARTICIPATION IN A TEST PILOT PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS TAX REPORTING Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-025 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the Executive Director of the Finance and Management Services Agency to enter into agreements providing for participation in the California Franchise Tax Board's test pilot program for Business License Reporting — Finance and Management Services Agency MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 104 MARCH 19, 2001 BUSINESS CALENDAR 55.B. AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS AND AMEND ANNUAL BUDGET Approve a resolution establishing the position of Assistant Director of Planning and Building and downgrading the classification of Planning Manager and amending the annual budget to reflect these changes. Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-026 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution No. 91-066 to effect certain changes to the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plans and to amend the current annual budget to reallocate one position — Planning and Building Services Agency MOTION: Bist SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None MISCELLANEOUS REPORT 65.A. HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCENTIVES PROGRAM Motion: Approve Historic Preservation Incentives Program. MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (7) NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 105 MARCH 19, 2001 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. AGMT 2001-060 - LEASE AGREEMENT FOR AT&T WIRELESS 85.A. SERVICES MONOPOLE - SANTA ANA STADIUM (BIST) Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. With AT&T Wireless Services to install a cellular monopole at the Santa Ana Stadium / Eddie West Field - Parks, Recreation and Community Services MOTION: Bist SECOND: McGuigan VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (6) NOES: Christy(1) CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 6:45 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:47 P.M. WITH SAME COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT WORK STUDY SESSION WS.A. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF SANTA ANA COLLEGE Santa Ana College (SAC) President Rita M. Cepeda presented Council with an update on activities of the College. Highlights of this presentation include the following: • Unparalleled partnerships with the City of Santa Ana • SAC ranked in the top 100 certificate producers nationwide • SAC ranked ninth nationwide in producing minority graduates in all disciplines • Ranked 81h in producing Latino graduates in all disciplines • Ranked 6`h in producing Asian graduates in all disciplines • Currently, 26, 805 students are taking credit courses at the college • An additional 11, 397 students are enrolled in adult education classes for non-credit CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 106 MARCH 19, 2001 T • SAC enrollment, credit plus non-credit enrollment is larger than every University of California and California State University school in the state • Non-credit adult education courses provide courses in literacy and citizenship • Collaborates with the Santa Ana Unified School District, California State University, Fullerton, University of California, Irvine and Chapman University — together have garnered several million dollars in joint grants • ENLACE —five year grant — works towards increasing preschools at elementary schools; promotes expansion of dual language immersion programs and sites; promotes establishing all K-12 • and community college sites as family learning centers accessible during and after hours • Additional collaborations include the IDEA Institute, participation on the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, and the Community Outreach Partnership Program • Joint grant with the Discovery Science Center — looks at future careers in space industry President Cepeda announced the grand opening of the Neighborhood Technology Center, a Digital Bridge Project site designed to connect neighborhoods to the global community. She also introduced two students, Miguel Lopez, Editor of El Don college newspaper and Kelly Ritze, news editor for El Don. Mr. Lopez announced that members of the newspaper staff had returned from San Francisco where the El Don competed with several other Junior Colleges and major universities, such as Stanford University, and received the school paper's 7`h consecutive award as "Newspaper of the Year". WS.B. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR DELHI CENTER Roger Torriero Executive Director of Delhi Board presented Council with an update on the construction project at Delhi Center. Highlights of this presentation include the following: • There were thirty-six non productive work days due to inclement weather • Even given the delays, the project is on schedule to be completed on September 12, 2001 • Concrete foundation has been poured • Underground utilities are in place • By mid -April the concrete for the base and curbs will be poured • Project is on budget and moving forward at an aggressive pace Irene Martinez addressed Council relative to plans to raise additional funds that will be needed to complete the Delhi Center. She noted that tiles which CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 107 MARCH 19, 2001 will be located on a wall in the open courtyard would be sold to foundations, corporations and individuals at $100 each to raise additional revenue. She further noted that the Delhi Board held a strategic planning session to discuss the services that will be provided in the Center. COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McGuigan • Noted that members of the Parks and Recreation Commission had just returned from the State Capitol in Sacramento and had noted that there was no recognition given to Santa Ana in the Orange County display in the Capitol. She further asked staff to investigate this issue Councilmember Franklin • Noted that in the Orange County Prep Sports Extra section in the newspaper, no athletes from Santa Ana were nominated for 1 s` or 2otl team recognition Councilmember Alvarez • Complimented Councilmembers Franklin and Bist on their efforts in supporting the pet adoption event at the Home Depot located on East Edinger and held on March 17 and 18, 2001. She noted that thirteen dogs were adopted at this two-day event. ADJOURNMENT - 7:25 P.M. - To April 2, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 81" Floor, Santa Ana, California PGam% t .a Y, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 108 MARCH 19, 2001