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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-21 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA MAY 21, 2007 CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA 6:03 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem P. DAVID BENAVIDES CARLOS BUSTAMANTE 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 Mayor Pulido Rita Gutierrez, Police Chaplain CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to the Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation recognizing their support for the Federal Empowerment Zone Youth Workforce Development Program 2007 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Goodwill of Orange County recognizing their achievements in Santa Ana and Orange County CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez recognizing her collaborative work with local law enforcement and justice agencies resulting in the hiring of eleven additional police officers to enhance the Police Department's gang suppression efforts CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Major John W. Davis, U.S. Army (Retired) for his voluntary efforts to provide Santa Ana residents with emergency preparedness awareness training CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 172 MAY 21, 2007 PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to Calvary Church recognizing their support for "Adopt-A-Park" at Cabrillo Park CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Tony and Leticia Bucio recognizing their Top Finish Collision Center and investment in the community CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to the participants and sponsors of the First Annual Santa Ana Nutrition-Fitness Fair CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Juan Flores recognizing him as an "Emerging Youth of Santa Ana" CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Mike Gonzales, Alex Vega, Maria Ibarra, Nativo Lopez and Albert Castillo for their efforts in maintaining a peaceful Immigration Rally on May 15~ CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to Alicia Berhow commending her on her five year's of service with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Councilmember Tinajero left the meeting at 7:28 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: ^ Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez pulled Item 25.G. for separate discussion Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Sarmiento, Tinajero (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 173 MAY 21, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. - 10.C.) 10.A. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2007 10. B. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2007 10.C. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2007 ORDINANCESISECOND READING 11.A. AMEND THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR CREDIT FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE Placed on first reading at the April 16, 2007 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0 Published in the Orange County Reporter on April 20, 2007 Continued from the May 7, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0 Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE N0. NS-2743- An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Santa Ana and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System BOARDSlCOMMISSIONSICOMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT -MAY 16, 2007 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Motion: Receive and file. BOARDlCOMMISSION Community Redevelopment Housing Commission Youth Commission -Alternate Youth Commission -Regular Personnel Board VACANCIES WARD 1 Tenant 3 1,3 & 5 1 1 1 5 TOTAL 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 174 MAY 21, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR BOARD/COMMISSION Historic Resources Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Personnel Board Youth Commission -Alternate EXPIRED TERMS 1 1 1 2 1 WARD 6 At Large Mayor 6 & Mayor 4 TOTAL 6 13.6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Name Public Safety MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT- Nane 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES -None 19.C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS Date 03/27/07 Motion: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT Motion: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-114 - Accepting the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant award in the amount of $16,699 into the Police Department's General Fund revenue and expenditure accounts. 20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT -FEDERAL EMPOWERMENT ZONE YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 175 MAY 21, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-118 - Recognizing $250,000 in Federal Empowerment Zone funds allocated to the Santa Ana W/0/R/K Center for a Federal Empowerment Zone Youth Workforce Development Program. 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT NO. 2007-115 -With the Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation in the amount not to exceed $250,000 for the 2006-07 Federal Empowerment Zone Youth Workforce Development Program - Community Development Agency SPECIFICATIONS -PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (22.A. - 22.D.) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 07-053 -LADDER TRUCK -FIRE DEPARTMENT -Award a contract to American LaFrance of Los Angeles in the amount not to exceed $799,929.54 -Finance & Management Services Agency 22. B. SPEC. NO. 03-026 -AUTOMOTIVE PARTS -Renew the contracts for a one-year period in the following amounts not to exceed: Vendor: Location: Amount: Adamson Industries Costa Mesa $40,000 Orange County Auto Parts Santa Ana $30,000 22.C. SPEC. NO. 06-078 -SAFETY SHOES -Renew the contract with Dee's Shoes Inc. d/b/a Red Wing Shoes for aone-year period in the amount not to exceed $40,000 -Finance & Management Services Agency 22.D. SPEC. NO. 06-126 - MOBILE COMPUTER SYSTEMS - PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY -Amend the contract with Tribalco by $55,123 for an amount not to exceed $1,554,913 - Finance & Management Services Agency BUDGETARY MATTERS 23.A. AWARD FOR MID CITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATER MAIN AND MCFADDEN AVENUE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NOS. 07- 3203 & 07-3515) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 176 MAY 21, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: 1. Award a contract to J.A. Salazar Construction 8 Supply Corporation, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $2,283,520 for construction of Mid City Neighborhood Water Main and McFadden Avenue Sewer Improvements. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $2,855,200. 23.B. AWARD FOR VALLEY ADAMS NEIGHBORHOOD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 07-3204) Motion: 1. Award a contract to Robert B. Castognia, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $1,244,477 for construction of Valley Adams Neighborhood Water Main Improvements. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $1,585,000. 23.C. CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRST STREET AND EDINGER AVENUE REHABILITATION (PROJECT NOS. 06-1711 AND 06-1714) Motion: 1. Award a contract to R. J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $1,035,840 for construction of First Street and Edinger Avenue Rehabilitation. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $1,294,800. 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.K.) 25.A. AGMT NO. 2007-116 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT N0. 2007-01 -With Sara Chesters for the structure located at 1923 North Greenleaf Street- Planning and Building Agency 25. B. AGMT - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) FOR THE CALIFORNIA PALMS TRANSIENT/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT -Planning and Building Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 177 MAY 21, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT N0. 2007-117 -With Jones and Stokes in an amount not to exceed $20,000, pending receipt of funding from developers. 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 07-117 -Recognizing $20,000 in the 2006-2007 FY revenue account for environmental review fee for the California Palms transient/residential hotel and appropriating $20,000 to the Planning and Building Agency 2006-2007 FY budget allocation in the account for contractual services for payment to Jones & Stokes. 25.C. AGMT NO. 2007-118 -ANIMAL LICENSE FEE COLLECTION PROGRAM - Renew the agreement with Civic Collections, Inc. for an additional one- yearterm in an amount not to exceed $100,000 -Police Department 25.D. AGMT NO. 2007-119 -OFFICE SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT -With Mexican American Opportunity Foundation -Community Development Agency 25.E. AGMT NO. 2007-120 -LITTER CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE IN THE DOWNTOWN -With L.A. CHA Maintenance Company for a two year period with a provision for three-one-year renewals - Community Development Agency 25. F. AGMT NO. 2007-121 -THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FY 2006-07 -Execute an amendment between the City of Santa Ana and The County of Orange Health Care Agency in the amount of $30,750 -Community Development Agency 25^~a~ ~~~~! - With the County of Orange Probation Department in an amount not to exceed $35,000 -Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido (5) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 178 MAY 21, 2D07 CONSENT CALENDAR NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Sarmiento, Tinajero (2) 25.H. AGMT NO. 2007-123 -ENGINEERING SERVICES - Execute a second amendment with Metcalf & Eddy in the amount of $25,800 for a new contract amount not to exceed $205,313 -Public Works Agency 25.1. AGMT NO. 2007-124 -WATER SYSTEM MAPPING SERVICES -With iWater, Inc. for a not to exceed fee of $174,521.00 -Public Works Agency 25.J. AGMT NO. 2007-125 - AMENDMENT TO MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT -Execute Amendment No. 12 to the Master Funding Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for projects in the Combined Transportation Funding Program and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program -Public Works Agency 25. K. AGMT NO. 2007-126 -COMPUTER DATA AND TELEPHONE CENTER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING SERVICES AND CONSULTING -With Ham's Electrical Inc. for athree-year period with an option for two one-year renewals in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the first year and $40,000 per year thereafter -Finance & Management Services Agency MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 29.A. PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR GAS LINE RELOCATION ON MAIN STREET NORTH OF BROADWAY PLACE (PROJECT 07-8051) Motion: Authorize a payment to Southern California Gas Company in the amount of $75,540 for the relocation of a 3-inch gas main line located below the westerly Main Street sidewalk just north of Broadway Place. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 179 MAY 21, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR LAND USE MATTERS 31.A. VARIANCE NO. 2007-04 TO ALLOW A DRIVEWAY WITHIN 150 FEET OF THE STREET INTERSECTION AT 801 EAST FIRST STREET - ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION OF SAN LUIS OBISOPO COUNTY, APPLICANT Filed by Randy Dettmer for the Economic Opportunity Commission of San Luis Obispo County to allow a driveway to be located within 150 feet of the street intersection for a new child care center in the arterial Commercial (C5) Zoning District for property located at 801 East First Street Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its April 23, 2007 by a vote of 7-0 Applicant: Randy Dettmer for the Economic Opportunity Commission of San Luis Obispo County Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2007-04 as conditioned. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR ORDINANCES 50.A. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING A 45 DAY MORATORIUM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF MASSAGE PARLORS Stanley Fiala expressed concerns relative to the necessity of this ordinance. Motion: Approve an emergency ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2744 - An emergency ordinance of the City of Santa Ana adopting a 45 day temporary prohibition on the construction or establishment of any new massage parlor MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento ((i) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero (1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 180 MAY 21, 2007 BUSINESS CALENDAR REPORTS 65.A. REVIEW OF INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING MAYORAL AND COUNCIL TERM LIMITS AND DIRECTION TO STAFF -CLERK OF THE COUNCIL OFFICE Motion: Direct staff to work with an Ad Hoc Committee appointed by the Mayor to develop a proposal related to Mayoral and Council Term Limits for placement on a future ballot MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero (1) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:33 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT AT 7:37 P.M. WORK STUDY SESSION W.S.A. FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 CITY BUDGET OVERVIEW -Finance & Management Services Agency Staff presentation by Catherine Standiford, Assistant City Manager, Souri Amirani, Deputy City Engineer, Pamela Arends-King, Assistant Director of Finance & Management Agency and Robert Cortez, Senior Budget Analyst. Highlights of this presentation are as follows: Capital Improvement Program • Total Fiscal Year 07/08 Capital Improvement Program budget equals $70,099,665 • Of the total amount, $40,025,545 comes from Competitive Measure M funds, OCTA Gas Tax Funds, Proposition 1B, prior year Proposition, Regional Surface Transportation Program, Southern California Edison Rule 20A Funds, Federal Transportation Enhancement Activities Funds, State Habitat Conservation Funds, State Recreation Trails Program, Civic Center Fund, and Friends of Santa Ana Zoo Under neighborhood improvements, Willard Neighborhood ($1,250,000), Wilshire Square Neighborhood ($2,750,000), French CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 181 MAY 21, 2007 WORK STUDY SESSION Court Neighborhood ($3,000,000), Laurelhurst Neighborhood ($3,348,575), and, Artesia Pilar Neighborhood ($5,000,000) Total Neighborhood Improvements: $19,166,575 • Some of the arterial widening improvements: Alton Avenue Overcrossing @ SR-55 ($2,276,000), Bristol Street Widening -Phase 1 -McFadden to Pine ($23,000,000), and, Grand Avenue Widening: 151 to 41n ($404,640) • Total Arterial Widening: $32,270,605 • Included in Arterial Improvements - Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing: Bristol Street: Memory to NCL ($733,200), Fourth Street: I-5 to SR-55 ($705,000), First Street: Santa Ana River to Bristol ($1,655,990), Tustin Avenue: 171h to NCL ($808,770), Main Street: Columbine to Sunflower ($40,000), Santa Clara Avenue: Grand to Tustin ($125,000), Warner Avenue: Otis to Raitt ($1,466,655) Total Street Reconstruction/Resurfacing; $7,234,070 • Traffic Improvements include traffic management, signal improvements, pedestrian safety and traffic safety • Total Traffic Improvements: $1,662,000 • Total Sewer Improvements: $2,039,000 • Total Water Improvements: $3,500,000 • Underground Utilities: $6,399,000 • Included City Facility improvements: Civic Center Fountain Renovation ($645,000) and Civic Center Pedestrian Bridge Renovation ($289.000) • Included Park Facility Improvements: Fisher Park Improvements ($150,000) and Santiago Creek Bike Trail Extension ($655,280) • Total Park Facility Improvements: $2,333,415 Council/Community Priorities • Public Safety priorities: o Second Street Terrorist Offender Program (STOP) Team (11 new officers) o Early Prevention and Intervention Commission (EPIC) o Santa Ana Police Athletic/Activities League o Stat-trac Information o CAD/MDC Network for Fire Dispatch & Response o Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) • Parks, Recreation, Education & Youth o Library Teen Center o Expanded School Library Hours o Expanded Library Homework Center o Expanded Summer Reading Program o Intramurals for Middle School Children o Youth Master Plan o Youth In Government Initiative CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 182 MAY 21, 2007 WORK STUDY SESSION o Expand Summer Day Camp o Return of Catalina Trip for Youth o Youth Summit and Expo o Expansion of Joint Use Opportunities with SAUSD o Tierra do las Pampas Exhibit o $2.3 million in park improvements Development o Economic Development Strategic Plan o Federal Empowerment Zone (FEZ) Renewal o Auto Mall Expansion o Main Place Mall Expansion o Renaissance Specific Plan o Metro East Development • Transportation o $19.1 million in residential and neighborhood street improvements o $7.2 million in street reconstruction and resurfacing • Neighborhood Improvement & Code Enforcement o Increased funding for Community Preservation o Shopping Cart Abatement o Increased Graffiti Task Force activities • Customer Service o Website improvements and upgrades o Online utility bill payments o New financial management system o Organizational training and development for employees • General Fund Appropriations FY 2007-2008: $230,242,275 • Three firefighter positions added • 10 Police Officers and one Police Sergeant added for new anti-gang unit • Two Police Athletic/Activities League program full-time positions • One Police Investigative Specialist and two Police IT related positions • Add two Police Department building maintenance positions • Add one Sanitation Inspector and one Traffic Operations Engineer • Upgrade five part-time civil service positions to full-time status • Add eight administrative positions and eliminate eight full-time vacant positions • Add new fees for Stadium Rental -commercial events, Downtown Skyline Banner Application & Installation, Sign Removal from public right of way and temporary construction meter deposit • The proposed budget reflects City Council and community priorities • Expands funding for a variety of programs and services • Includes improved efficiencies in allocation of resources • The proposed budget is balanced using unexpended funds from current year CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 183 MAY 21, 2007 COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Alex Vega, Lisann Martinez, Sttanley Fiala, and Sean Mill addressed the Council relative to matters under the general jurisdiction of the Council 90. B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Sarmiento • Thanked everyone who took part in the Nutrition and Fitness Fair and commended Councilmember Martinez for her commitment to youth • Noted that KTLA television station reported that Santa Ana was the #1 City for dog bites on mail carriers • Noted that it was important to assign someone in the City to the role of Public Information Officer so that the City's story is accurately told • Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Werner John Bigalke who was a volunteer at the Santa Ana Zoo Councilmember Martinez • Congratulated the High School and College Classes of 2007 • Thanked the Empowerment Zone for providing funding for jobs for youth this summer • Invited the City's youth to attend a Summer Bash on May 25th in the Council Chambers • Thanked everyone who attended the Fitness fair Councilmember Bustamante • Emphasized the need for a Public Information Officer, on a part time basis • Noted that there was a new sign on South Main Street designating the South Main Shopping District • Asked staff to look at the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian bridge over Main Street at Main Place Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez • Invited residents to visit any of the City's fire stations on May 23rd to thank firefighters for the work they provide in the City • Noted that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new turf at Eddie West Stadium was very successful • Asked Chief Walters to explain how he was going to deploy the officers added to fight gang violence • Congratulated former Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Bist for her efforts in obtaining the arch at Main Street CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 184 MAY 21, 2007 COMMENTS Councilmember Benavides • Thanked staff for presenting the City's Budget and for including key priorities to the community such as combating gang violence, graffiti removal and improvement of city streets; he further requested that the Council committee reports related to these issues be brought back to the Council for further consideration Reported that the Council's Public Safety Committee has identified ten problematic areas, and that some of these areas might be targeted as revitalization areas Noted that Councilmember Tinajero has asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Rose Janes, grandmother of his wife Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Ismael Mojarra, Jr. Mayor Pulido • Noted that taking care of one's health is imperative and thanked everyone who participated in the Nutrition and Fitness Fair ADJOURNMENT - 9:02 P.M. Adjourned in Memory of Werner John Bigalke Rose Janes Ismael Mojarra Jr. Patricia E. ealy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 185 MAY 21, 2007