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Home My WebLink About2001-12-03MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 3, 2001 CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:22 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS present: PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tem CLAUDIA ALVAREZ LISA BIST ALBERTA CHRISTY BRETT FRANKLIN JOSE SOLORIO Absent: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor STAFF present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council INVOCATION David Mitchell, Police Chaplain Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER BIST to "Teen Read Week" contest winner Esteban Castillo of Willard Intermediate School Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Mrs. Amalia Aguilar for her service on the South Eastside Neighborhood Association Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Principal Robert Silva and the following students of James Monroe Elementary School for their participation in the design of the Delhi Park playground area: Elizabeth Aguirre Shanice Asuncion Margarita Ayala* Evelyn Castorela* Jose Castro* 4 Zuleyka Cervantes Jovanna Chavez Danny Espinoza David Prieto Jonathan Gonzalez Elizabeth Ruiz* Elizabeth Luna Jacky Marquez Sol Mejia Jessica Moreno* Chris Olivares Margarita Ruiz Anaiz Vargas Noemi Vegara CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 431 DECEMBER 3, 2001 *Not present at the meeting Reading City Award presented by MAYOR PRO TEM McGUIGAN and COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Library Board Chairperson Brooke Stewart for organizing Library Board volunteer efforts to make "Books for Babies" a reality Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Santa Ana College Editor in Chief, Kelly Ritze and Copy Editor J. P. Chabot of "el Don student newspaper in recognition of their 10t' consecutive "National Pacemaker Award" Proclamation presented by COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTY to Beau Kelly Menchaca for his contributions in the field of education OATH OF OFFICE Administered by Clerk of the Council to the following: Name Board Ward Rep. Position Katie Raphael Youth Commission Mayoral Regular CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: • Councilmember Franklin pulled items 23.A., 25.H., and 25 J. for separate discussion • Councilmember Alvarez abstained on items 10.A. and 10.B. • Addition of Closed Session Report, agenda item 19.A. • Councilmember Alvarez requested that the Council excuse Mayor Pulido from the meeting -of December 3, 2001 - Item 19.13. • Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan pulled item 19.C. for separate discussion Will B. King spoke in opposition to various Consent Calendar items Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bist CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 432 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Pulido (1) Items removed for separate action. or'ModNiied!i:arp°,highlighted. Separate actions'. the .6. da"I! vi td-' ftems without votes. are :adopted as partof'the'donsent.m.0on. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A. and 10.13.) 10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2001 10.13. REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2001 Councilmembers Alvarez abstained on items 10.A. and 10.B. ORDINANCES SECOND READING 11.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 34 SUBDIVISIONS OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE Placed on first reading at the November 19, 2001 Council Meeting and approved by a 5-0 vote (Alvarez & Christy absent) Motion: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2482 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending various sections of Chapter 34 subdivisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 433 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 11.13. ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES FEES & OPERATIONAL TRANSITION Placed on first reading at the November 19, 2001 Council Meeting and approved by a 5-0 vote (Alvarez & Christy absent) Motion: Place ordinances on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2483 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 5-51 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to dog license fees ORDINANCE NO. NS-2484 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Section 1-21.1 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to definitions 13.A. VACANCY REPORT — NOVEMBER 30, 2001 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes. Board/Commission Vacancies Cable Television Advisory Board 2 Historic Resources Commission 1 Human Relations Commission 2 Library Board 1 Workforce Investment Board 2 Youth Commission — Alternate Members 3 Youth Commission — Regular Members 2 TOTAL 13 CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT Ward Ward 5 and 6 Ward 1 Mayor, at large Ward 1 Wards 1, 3 and Mayor Wards 1 and 6 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 15G.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 434 DECEMBER 3, 2001 Council Meetina Aaendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.A. Notice of Adjournment 11/19/01 11/06/01 6:15 P.M. 15.B. City Council Meeting 11/19/01 11/15/01 10:45 a.m. 15.C. City Council Meeting - Revised 11/19/01 11/16/01 3:45 p.m. 15.D. Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session Agenda 11/19/01 11/16/01 3:45 p.m. Council Committee Agendas Meeting Date Posted Time 15.E. Neighborhood Improvement / Code Enforcement (Cancelled) 11/27/01 12/26/01 01/22/02 11/21/01 10:50 a.m. 15.F. Park Development / Joint Use Use Facilities 11/27/01 11/21/01 10:40 a.m. 15.G. Arts and Culture (cancelled) 11/26/01 11/21/01 10:30 a.m. 12/24/01 MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS I CERTIFICATES Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the Minutes. Honoree Date 16.A. Owen Holmes 11/26/01 16.B. Captain Dan McCoy & Lt. Hugh Mooney Retirement 11/28/01 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlements. City of Santa Ana vs. Village Gardens Homeowners Case No. 74-14-23 - Settlement in the amount of $66,784.34 $65,785.34 .,,tv Claim of Rhinetrade, Inc.; Claim No. 2001-160A - Settlement in the amount of $46,357.98 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES Motion: Approve. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 435 DECEMSER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR A -t Excuse Mayor Pulido from the December 3, 2001 Council meeting Continued from the November 19, 2001 Council meeting by a 5-0 vote (Alvarez and Christy absent) Erin Prangley spoke in support of the budget but suggested that the funds should be spent on the allocated items Motion: 1. Approve the Annual Report and 2002 budget for the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement Area. 2. Establish the time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council on December 17, 2001. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Pulido (1) BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20.A. BRISTOL STREET PROJECT Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-094 - Accepting funds from Mater Dei High School in the amount of $31,185.00 and appropriate the same to the Measure M Fund, for the construction of a bus turnout for the Bristol Street project - Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 436 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 20.B. ACCEPTING LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF EDUCATION FUNDS Motion: Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-103 - Accepting federal Library Services and Technology Act funds for the Public Library Staff Education Program of $709 and appropriate the funds to expenditure account to provide reimbursement for library staff - Library Services SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A. through 22.H.) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 94-037 - DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE - Renew the contract with The Gale Group for database subscriptions service for a one-year period in the amount of $19,375.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.B. SPEC. NO. 99-028 - ELECTRICAL SERVICES -Renew the contract with Williams & Maher, Inc. for repair of Civic Center lighting systems for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $48,000.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.C. SPEC. NO. 01-128 - RECREATIONAL SUPPLIES - Award contracts for recreational supplies for a two-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in the annual amounts as follows: Bidder: Location: Amount: US Toy Company, Inc. Garden Grove $45,000.00 Art Supply Warehouse Westminster $10,000.00 22.D. SPEC. NO. 01-132 - ROLLBACK INDUSTRIAL TRAILER 1. Reject the bid from Dieterich International Truck Sales, Inc. as nonresponsive. 2. Award a contract to Bragg Investment Co., Inc. d/b/a Coastline Equipment for the purchase of a rollback industrial trailer in an amount not to exceed $30,422.50 plus an additional $10,000.00 on the annual blanket contract - Finance and Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 437 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 22.E. SPEC. NO. 01-135 - FULL-SIZE CARGO VANS - Award a contract to Wondries Chevrolet for the purchase of three full-size cargo vans in an amount not to exceed $98,784.85 - Finance and Management Services 22.F. SPEC. NO. 01-141 - REPLACEMENT OF POST INDICATOR VALVES - Award a 'contract to SimplexGrinnel Fire Protection Systems Co. for replacement of post indicator valves in the amount of $9,695.00 - Finance and Management Services 22.G. SPEC. NO. 01-142 - SURVEILLANCE RECORDING SYSTEM - Award a contract to Video Tec Security, Inc. for the purchase of a surveillance recording system in an amount not to exceed $13,392.30 - Finance and Management Services 22.H. SPEC. NO. 01-145 - ELEVATOR ADA COMPLIANCE MODIFICATIONS - Award a contract to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. for elevator ADA compliance modifications in the amount of $7,798.00 - Finance and Management Services PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE. REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES �3;1t Motion: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Mobile Home Mansions, Inc. for the purchase of a pre -manufactured home to be used for the temporary housing of fire personnel during the construction of Fire Station 1 in the amount of $49,795.50 with a buy- back option of 50% of the original sales price -Fire Department MOTION: Franklin SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Pulido (1) 23.B. PROJ NO. 8676/AGMT NO. 2001-250 - DESIGN / BUILD SERVICES FOR A COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) SLOW FUEL SYSTEM AT CORPORATE YARD CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 438 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement with Gas Equipment Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $152,400.00 to design and install a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Slow Fuel System at the Corporate Yard. 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-099 - Recognizing $131,765.00 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Alternative Fuels Subvention Match Program in the Air Quality Improvement Revenue Account and appropriate same to the Fleet Services Air Quality Improvement Fund Expenditure Account - Public Works Agency 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.G.) 25.A. AGMT NO. 2001-233 - CONSULTING SERVICES - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - Execute an agreement with The Quinn Company in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for staff training and related consulting services - Public Works Agency 25.B. AGMT NO. 2001-234 - CITY'S BOTTLING WATER PROGRAM - Execute an amendment to the agreement with Pacific Coast Bottling, increasing the cost from $10,000.00 to $20,000.00 - Public Works Agency 25.C. AGMT NO. 2001-235 - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE - PUBLIC WORKS - Execute a two-year agreement with Bentley Systems, Inc. for software maintenance and technical support for the specialized engineering software in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 - Public Works Agency 25.D. AGMT NO. 2001-236 - DOMESTIC WATER QUALITY TESTING SERVICES - Execute a one-year agreement with the option to extend for a second year at the same contract amount for domestic water quality testing with Clinical laboratory of San Bernardino in the annual amount not to exceed $46,888.00 - Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 439 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 25.E. AGMT NO. 2001-237 - SEWER FACILITIES MASTER PLAN UPDATE, INFILTRATION AND INFLOW PLAN - Execute an agreement with Montgomery Watson Harza for the preparation of a Sewer Facilities Master Plan including an infiltration and Inflow Plan in amount not to exceed $576,720.00 - Public Works Agency 25.F. AGMT NO. 2001-238 - LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM - Execute an agreement for a library automation system with The Library Corporation in a total amount not to exceed $235,000.00 including 5 years of maintenance - Library Department 25.G. AGMT NO. 2001-239 - 800 MHZ RADIOS - Execute an agreement with Motorola to purchase seven 800 MHz radios and equipment for the Park Rangers in an amount not to exceed $29,935.24 - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency 25.1-1. LIBRARY DIGITAL ARCHIVE PROJECT Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-102 - Accepting California State Library, Library Services and Technology Act funds for the Santa Ana Digital Archive Project of $48,310.00 in revenue account and appropriate same to the expenditure account 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. AGMT NO. 2001-240 - With Mathew Mattson under this California State Library grant, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 to provide photo imaging project manager consulting services - Library Department 25.1. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2001-241 Council Transportation Mobility Program To execute an agreement with the Orange Authority to operate a Year Round Senior CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 440 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR 7' 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-100 - Accepting Orange County Transportation Authority funds in the amount of $97,636.00 in the OCTA Senior Mobility Program revenue account and appropriate same to the expenditure account for the Senior Mobility Program Pal A. Lenayel-Leahu and Mark Lehmon spoke in opposition to the agreement with Griffin Structures Inc. Substitute Motion: Continue consideration of matter for 2 weeks. MOTION: Alvarez Motion died due to lack of Second. Motion: 1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires rive affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-079 - Recognizing $2,000,000.00 in expense reimbursements from the Friends of the Zoo and a $600,000.00 loan from Liability & Property Insurance fund and allocating $2,600,000.00 to Capital Outlay Fund for Santa Ana Children's Zoo improvements 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. AGMT NO. 2001-242 - With the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo for the Benefit and Support of the Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park AGMT NO. 2001-243 - With Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo for the Development of the Children's Zoo Project CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 441 DECEMBER 3, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR AGMT NO. 2001-244 - With Griffin Structures Inc. for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $2.60 million for construction of Santa Ana Children's Zoo and $160,000.00 for improvements to the interior courtyard walkways - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN ABSENT: Christy (1) Pulido (1) 25.K. AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM Motion: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement. AGMT NO. 2001-245 - Execute an agreement with the Orange County Department of Education for the implementation of an after school recreation program at five sites 2. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes.) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-101 - Accepting Orange County Department of Education funds in the amount of $49,440 in the OC Arts/Sports Programs revenue account and appropriate funds to the After School Recreation Programs expenditure account ** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** PUBLIC HEARINGS 75.A. ZOA 01-06, GPA 01-01, CUP 01-21 AND VARIANCE 01-07 FOR EXTENDED STAY AMERICA: 1580 EAST WARNER AVENUE Public hearing continued from the November 5, 2001 Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Pulido absent) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 442 DECEMBER 3, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1' To consider General Plan Amendment No. 2001-01 to permit a floor area ratio of 0.7; Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001-06 to amend Specific Development Plan No. 8 to allow long-term stay hotels with a CUP subject to design standards; Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-21 to conditionally permit a long-term stay hotel; and Variance No. 001-07 to allow a nine - space parking reduction for the property located at 1580 E. Warner Avenue Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on September 21, 2001 and mailed September 20, 2001 Recommended actions approved by the Planning Commission on September 10, 2001 by a 4-2 vote (Leo and Nalle opposed, and Richardson absent) Presentation of staff report by Deputy City Manager for Development Services Cindy Nelson Presentation of written communication by the Clerk of the Council: None David Rose and Pam Sapetto representing the applicant, spoke in support of the Extended Stay America project. Dan Hunter, Craig Burn, and Andres Matzkin spoke in support of the project Will B. King addressed concerns: the public hearing was closed Council discussion ensued. COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:22 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:35 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT Council discussion continued. Members raised concerns that the applicant had not agreed to comply with all of the City's requests to provide additional amenities. The applicant responded that compliance with some of the requested amenities would result in the loss of room count. Councilmember Alvarez asked the applicant several questions relative to the amenities that could or could not be provided by the applicant. Councilmember Alvarez moved, seconded by Councilmember Solorio to continue the matter for 30 days to allow Extended Stay America to negotiate further with staff. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES "3 DECEMBER 3, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS Substitute Motion: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Solorio VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Solorio (2) NOES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan (4) ABSENT: Pulido (1) Substitute motion failed. Council debate continued. Councilmembers in support of denying the applicant's requests noted that it was the Council's responsibility to look at long term issues and the needs of the community. Members also noted that staff worked hard to change the image of the City. Motion: 1. Deny Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 01-06 2. Deny General Plan Amendment No. 01-01 3. Deny Conditional Use Permit No. 01-21 as per findings. 4.. Deny Variance No. 01-07 as per findings. MOTION: Franklin VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: Bist Alvarez, Bist, Christy ,Franklin (4) McGuigan, Solorio (2) Pulido (1) Applicant: David Rose, Extended Stay America 75.B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-12 TO AMEND CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR GRANTING A DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING To provide incentives to residential developers to facilitate the production of affordable housing CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 444 DECEMBER 3, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS Recommended actions approved by the Planning Commission on November 13, 2001 by a vote of 7-0 Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 23, 2001 Presentation of staff report by Deputy City Manager for Development Services Cindy Nelson Presentation of written communication by the Clerk of the Council: None Ben Grabiel spoke in support of the matter and Will B. King in opposition; the public hearing was closed Motion: 1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 01-160. 2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2485 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to add Article XVI providing for a density bonus for affordable housing projects MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy and Solorio VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Pulido (1) Franklin, McGuigan, 75.C. CONDEMNATION OF BANK OF AMERICA PROPERTY - 2127 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET FOR THE WIDENING OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE (SR55 APPROACH ) To consider acquisition of land to accommodate widening Seventeenth Street between Tustin Avenue and the SR55 freeway Legal Notices mailed to property owner on November 7, 2001 Presentation of staff report by Public Works Executive Director Jim Ross CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 445 DECEMBER 3, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS Presentation of written communication by Clerk of the Council: None No speakers; the public hearing was closed Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-090 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the City of Santa Ana (portion of 2127 East Seventeenth Street) MOTION: Bist SECOND: Solorio VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Pulido (1) 75.D. CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY - 2137, 2205, 2211, AND 2217 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET (HULL) FOR THE WIDENING OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE (SR55 APPROACH) To consider acquisition of land to accommodate widening Seventeenth Street between Tustin Avenue and the SR55 freeway Legal Notices mailed to property owner on November 7, 2001 Presentation of staff report by Public Works Executive Director Jim Ross Presentation of written communications by the Clerk of the Council: None Will B. King spoke in opposition to project; the public hearing was closed Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-091 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the City of Santa Ana (portion of 2137, 2205, 2211 and 2217 East Seventeenth Street) MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 446 DECEMBER 3, 2001 PUBLIC HEARINGS VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Pulido (1) 75.E. CONDEMNATION OF SHOE CITY PROPERTY - 1601 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE (SHOE CITY) FOR THE WIDENING OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE (SR55 APPROACH ) To consider acquisition of land to accommodate widening Seventeenth Street between Tustin Avenue and the SR55 freeway Legal Notices mailed to property owner on November 7, 2001 Presentation of staff report by Public Works Executive Director Jim Ross Presentation of written communication by the Clerk of the Council. Receipt of FAX communication from the property owner, Leedy Ying Will B. King spoke in opposition to project; the public hearing was closed Motion: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-092 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana finding and determining that the public interest, convenience and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property located within the City of Santa Ana (portion of 1601 North Tustin Avenue) MOTION: Christy VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECOND: Bist Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (6) None (0) Pulido (1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 447 DECEMBER 3, 2001 "JOINT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL ITEM" 251. LOAN AGREEMENT WITH WAKEHAM-GRANT LP AND AMENDMENT TO CORNERSTONE VILLAGE LOAN PROGRAMS Motion: City Council Actions 1. AGMT NO.2001-247 - Approve an agreement with Wakeham-Grant Apartments, a California Limited Partnership, to provide loans for acquisition of multifamily properties in the Cornerstone Village area not to exceed $150,000.00 2. AGMT NO. 2001-248 - Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency to execute agreements and all other required documents necessary. 3. Amend the Cornerstone Village Loan Programs to modify the terms of the loans. Redevelopment Agency Action 1. Amend the Cornerstone Village Loan Programs to modify the terms of the loans. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Solorio (6) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: Pulido (1) Applicant: Wakeham-Grant Apartments, LP COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 10:55 P.M. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 11:06 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:10 P.M. WITH THE SAME COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 448 DECEMBER 3, 2001 COMMENTS 90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tim Rush, Joann Ramirez, Alison Young, Paul Giles, Louise Pass, Ginelle Hardy, Nathan Reed, Debbie McEwen, Barry Jensen, Jeff Dickman, and Philip Chinn spoke in opposition to the demolition of the historic Yale apartments building at 1007-1009 North Broadway At the request of Councilmembers Franklin and Alvarez, City Attorney Joe Fletcher explained the actions taken by his office in this matter. Councilmember Franklin left the meeting Speaking as a member of the public, Brett Franklin requested that the owner of the building be asked not to tear down the apartments, and that staff investigate possible loopholes in the historic preservation process. He further requested that the Council consider holding a work study session to discuss this matter. 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Alvarez • Noted that the City has no tolerance for slum lords • Wished everyone Happy Holidays Councilmember Christy • Thanked the individuals who brought the issue of the Yale apartments to the Council's attention • Congratulated Clerk of the Council Pat Healy on the birth of her first grandchild - a six pound boy • Wished everyone Happy Holidays Councilmember Bist • Noted that she was aware of the issues raised by the Historical Preservation Society, and that the City must examine its procedures and ensure that any loopholes found are closed • Asked staff to provide an update on her request for a sidewalk identification marker at the corner of Sunflower and Plaza Drive • Asked residents during the holiday season to remember to give toys to Toys for Tots or Southwest Community Center or Minnie Street Councilmember Solorio • Wished everyone Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 449 DECEMBER 3, 2001 COMMENTS Councilmember Franklin • Mentioned concerns raised by various athletic directors relative to the sod at the Santa Ana Stadium. He asked staff to begin meeting with the athletic directors and improve coordination • Asked staff to keep the Riverview Neighborhood informed on the status of the House to Home site Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan • Announced that there would be a change in the cable channel lineup on December 20, 2001 • Welcomed the California Bear to the new California Welcome Center at Mainplace Mall ADJOURNMENT - 12:20 A.M. - To December 17, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at Police Chiefs Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 8 h Floor, Santa Ana, California `—Patricia E. Healy, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 450 DECEMBER 3, 2001