HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-07CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 7, 2002
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:16 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
PATRICIA A. McGUIGAN, Mayor Pro Tern
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ
LISA BIST
ALBERTA CHRISTY
BRETT FRANKLIN
JOSE SOLORIO
Absent:
NONE
STAFF present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
Warren Johnson, Police Chaplain
Exceptional Citizen Award presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Kim and Lord McPeck
Plaque presented to MAYOR PULIDO in recognition of the City's sponsorship in the
"Mayor's Cup Basketball Tournament" by Greg Coombs of Century High School
Special Presentation by MAYOR PULIDO, Michael Ward, Chairman of the Board,
Orange County Transportation Authority, and Art Leahy, Chief Executive Officer,
Orange County Transportation Authority relative to support of the City of Santa Ana's
Senior Transportation Program
Introduction by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN: Special Presentation of "Old
Orange County Court House: A Centennial History" book to the SANTA ANA CITY
COUNCIL by Bruce Sinclair and John Sorenson of the Old Orange County Courthouse
Museum Society
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PRESENTATIONS
Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER FRANKLIN to instructors Mirta Laurenz
and Romma Ith of Triangle Kids After School Program for their outstanding contributions
to the After School Arts program and the following students for creating a giant
American Flag made of origami artwork in red, white and blue
First Place -
Second Place -
Third Place -
Paula Munoz
Irene Zepeda
Marvin Pineda
Justin Robles
Daniel Gonzalez
Gerardo Robles
Certificate presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to Sue Cronmiller, coordinator
and managing editor, in recognition of the Humanities Out There (HOT) program's
educational success in Santa Ana
Proclamation and Certificates presented by COUNCILMEMBER ALVAREZ to Delhi
Center and the following Board of Trustees in appreciation of their dedication and
commitment to the new Delhi Center:
Alfred Chavez, President
Robert Silva, Vice -President
Frank Haydis, Second Vice -President
Nancy G. Brooks, Secretary *
Fernando Astran, Boardmember
Manuel Esqueda, Boardmember
Rick Rodriguez, Boardmember *
Roberto Diaz
Dolores Castaneda
* Not Present at Council meeting
OATH OF OFFICE
Jorge Bendeck, Boardmember *
Richard L. Haeussler, Boardmember
Becky Esparza, Boardmember
Adam L. Acosta, Boardmember
Rocio Magdaleno, Boardmember
Enriqueta L. Ramos Jimenez, Ph.D.
Boardmember *
Irene Martinez, Executive Director
Staff Members
Margarita Chavez
Maria Elena Vasquez
Administered by Clerk of the Council to the following:
Name Board Ward Rep.
David John Avila Youth Commission Ward 3
Position
Alternate
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 7, 2002
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
• Councilmember McGuigan and Christy abstained from items 10.A. and 10.B.
• Councilmember Christy pulled 22.D. and 23.D. for separate discussion
• Addition of Closed Session Report, agenda item 19.A.
Will B. King spoke on various Consent Calendar items.
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote, items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes. (Items 10.A, and 10.6.)
10.A. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17. 2001
10.13. REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2001
Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan and Councilmember Christy abstained on
items 10.A. and 10.13.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. VACANCY REPORT — JANUARY 2, 2002
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion: Instruct Clerk to enter report into the Minutes.
Board/Commission Vacancies
Ward
Cable Television Advisory Board
2
Ward 5 and 6
Historic Resources Commission
1
Ward 1
Human Relations Commission
2
Mayor, at large
Library Board
1
Ward 1
Workforce Investment Board
2
Youth Commission — Alternate Members
2
Wards 1 and
Mayor
Youth Commission — Regular Members
2
Wards 1 and 6
TOTAL
12
13.B. APPOINTMENTS
Motion: Appoint.
David Lee Brandt recommended by Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan to the
Cable Television Advisory Committee for a partial term expiring November
30, 2002 (replacing Corpin)
Phillip E. Shaefer recommended by Councilmember Solorio to the Historic
Resources Commission for a partial term expiring November 30, 2004
(replacing Rankin)
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
The following notices were posted pursuant to the Brown Act and the Maddy Act.
Council Agendas and Board and Commission resignations are posted on the door of the
Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza and Committee Agendas on the door of City
Hall at 20 Civic Center Plaza.
Motion:
Instruct Clerk to enter postings
into the Minutes. (Items 15.A.
through 15.F.)
Council Meeting Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.A.
Notice of Adjournment
12l17/01
12/04/01
5:45 p.m.
15.B.
City Council Meeting
12/17/01
12/13/01
6:30 a.m.
15.C.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -
Closed Session Agenda
12/17/01
12/14/01
5:00 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Committee Agendas
Meeting Date
Posted
Time
15.D. Public Safety
12/17/01
12/14/01
10:45 a.m.
15.E. South Main Street Improv. Plan
12/19/01
12/14/01
10:30 a.m.
15.F. Education and Youth Programs
01/03/02
12/28/01
11:00 a.m.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATIONS / CERTIFICATES
Motion: Declare and instruct Clerk to enter proclamations/certificates into the
Minutes.
Honoree Date
16.A. Astronaut Janice Voss visit to
Aluminum Precision Products, Inc. 12/13/01
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: 1. Approve settlement
LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 -
County of Orange, Claim Number 2001-184 in the amount of
$5,123.83
2. Find that there is a need to add matter that arose subsequent to
the posting of the Agenda.
Lehman Construction, Inc. vs. City of Santa Ana/Torriero, Case No.
01 CC16632
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.C. and 22.E. through 22.L.)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.A. SPEC. NO. 98-101 - PARAMEDIC SUPPLIES - Renew the contract with
PMX for paramedic supplies for a one-year period in an annual amount
not to exceed $193,136.00 - Finance and Management Services
22.B. SPEC. NO. 00-018 - PAINTING SERVICES - Amend the contract with
Solorio Painting and Construction for painting services in the amount of
$40,000.00 for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 - Finance
and Management Services
22.C. SPEC. NO. 01-100 - CARPET - FIRE ADMINISTRATION - Award a
contract to Precision Floor Covering, Inc. for the purchase and installation
of carpet in an amount not to exceed $21,062.00 - Finance and
Management Services
22,D. SPEC. NO. 01-144 -WIRELESS ACCESS POINT PROJECT
Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action.
Award a contract to Sysinct, A Division of IKON Technology Services, LLC
to provide and install computer -related hardware and software for the
Santa Ana Police Department Wireless Infrastructure Project in the
amount of $43,056.20 - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Christy SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
22.E. SPEC. NO. 01-147 - MAINTENANCE CLOTHS - Award contracts for
maintenance cloths for a one-year period, with provision for two one-year
renewals, in a total annual amount not to exceed $16,795.00 with:
Clean Source Commerce
ABC Wiping Cloth, Inc. Los Angeles
22.F. SPEC. NO. 01-148 - MIDSIZE VANS - Award a contract to Bob Stall
Chevrolet for the purchase of one cargo van and five passenger vans in
an amount not to exceed $126,819.60 - Finance and Management
Services
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CONSENT CALENDAR
22.G. SPEC. NO. 01-149 - MIDSIZE VEHICLES - Award a contract to Bob Stall
Chevrolet for the purchase of five midsize vehicles in an amount not to
exceed $104,738.39 - Finance and Management Services
22.H. SPEC. NO. 01-150 - CHEVROLET BLAZER - Award a contract to Bob
Stall Chevrolet for the purchase of one utility vehicle in an amount not to
exceed $21,286.01 - Finance and Management Services
22.1. SPEC. NO. 01-151 - COMPACT PASSENGER VEHICLES - Award a
contract to Bob Stall Chevrolet for the purchase of nine compact
passenger vehicles and one compact extended cab truck in an amount not
to exceed $130,408.75 - Finance and Management Services
22.J. SPEC. NO. 01-153 - BUNKER AND SAFETY RENOVATIONS - SANTA
ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - Award a contract to MVP Commercial,
Inc. to renovate zoo bunkers and safety cages at the Santa Ana Zoo at
Prentice Park in an amount not to exceed $11,250.00 - Finance and
Management Services
22.K. SPEC. NO. 01-158 - COMMISSARY RENOVATION - SANTA ANA ZOO
AT PRENTICE PARK - Award a contract to Bridgeport Builders, Inc. to
renovate the commissary at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in an
amount not to exceed $29,250.00 - Finance and Management Services
221. SPEC. NO. 01-154 - FENCE REPLACEMENT - SANTA ANA ZOO AT
PRENTICE PARK - Award a contract to Lehman Construction, Inc. to
replace fencing at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in an amount not to
exceed $17,580.00 - Finance and Management Services
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. PROJECT NO. 1729 - PURCHASE AND REIMBURSEMENT - PORTION
OF PROPERTY AT 1601 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE FOR THE
WIDENING OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
1. Execute an agreement with the Leedy Ying Trust et al for the purchase
of a portion of 1601 North Tustin Avenue in the amount of $344,000.00
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Execute an agreement with the Leedy Ying Trust et al for the
reimbursement of costs to demolish and reconstruct a portion of the
building at 1601 North Tustin Avenue in the amount of $375,000.00 -
Public Works Agency
23.13. PROJECT NO. 1729 - PURCHASE - PORTION OF PROPERTY AT 2127
EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET FOR THE WIDENING OF
SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
Execute an agreement with Bank of America for the purchase of a portion
of 2127 East Seventeenth Street in the amount of $42,900.00 - Public
Works Agency
23.C. PROJECT NO. 1729 - PURCHASE - PORTION OF PROPERTIES AT
2137, 2205, 2211, AND 2217 EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET FOR THE
WIDENING OF SEVENTEENTH STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE
Motion: Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements.
Execute an agreement with the Winona A. Hull Family Trust et al for the
purchase of a portion of 2137, 2205, 2211, and 2217 East Seventeenth
Street in the amounts of $15,900.00, $16,400.00, $23,200.00, and
$81,300.00 respectively - Public Works Agency
23 D.
Motion: Approve and certify a Negative Declaration for the intersection
widening project at Fairview Street and Edinger Avenue - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan,
Pulido, Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 7, 2002
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.C.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2002-001 - ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT - Execute an
amendment with Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc. to conduct an
organizational assessment of the Planning Division for an additional
amount of $2,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $20,000.00 -
Planning and Building Agency
25.B. AGMT NO. 2002-002 - IMAGEWARE SOFTWARE AUTOMATED
MUG/PHOTO SYSTEM - Execute an amendment to the service
agreement with ImageWare Software, Inc. for automated mug/photo
system in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00- Police Department
25.C. AGMT NO. 2002-003 - UPGRADE OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM -
Execute an agreement with DataCore in an amount not to exceed
$75,000.00 for upgrades of computer hardware and specialized software
and for operational support of the Planning and Building Agency's optical
imaging system -Planning and Building Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS / VARIANCES
31.A. VARIANCE NO. 01-10: VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY, 1401 EAST
WARNER AVENUE
To allow a reduction in the front yard setback
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
December 10, 2001 by a 6-0 vote (Verino absent)
Motion: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 01-10 as
conditioned.
Applicant: Vulcan Materials Company
** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
Councilmember Alvarez left the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES / FIRST READING
50.A. AMENDING CHAPTER 36 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR CITY STREETS
Recommended action approved by the Environmental and Transportation
Advisory Committee on November 8, 2001 by a 4-1 vote (Catillo
abstained, Loverin, Murray, Yanez absent)
Will B. King raised some concerns relative to this matter
Motion: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2486 - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana
revising the Prima Facie Speed Limits for streets in the City as set forth in
Article VII of Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
MOTION: Franklin
VOTE: AYES:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Solorio
Bist, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido, Solorio (5)
NOES: Christy (1)
Alvarez (1)
55.A. AUTHORIZE AND DESIGNATE THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
ALL PLANS OR DESIGNS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENTS
TO PUBLIC PROPERTY
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-001 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana to approve and designate the City Engineer or his designee
as the authorized officer of the City pursuant to Government Code Section
830.6(1) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0) -
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
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55.B. AUTHORIZE AND DESIGNATE THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE
ALL ANNUAL DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL
UPDATES
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing the City Engineer to execute Annual
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal updates - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 01-02: ADD TWO MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT AREAS ALONG THE COSTA MESA (55) FREEWAY
CORRIDOR TO THE CITY'S LAND USE ELEMENT
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register and mailed on
December 21, 2001
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
December 10, 2001 by a 6-0 vote (Verino absent)
Presentation of staff report by Deputy City Manager for Development
Services Cindy Nelson
Presentation of written communication by the Clerk of the Council: letter
received from the Community Development Director of the City of Tustin
requesting that the City of Santa Ana notify and coordinate with Tustin
when future general plan amendments and/or zone changes are
considered for the two proposed major development areas
Will B. King spoke on this matter
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearing was closed
Motion: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving an amendment to the Land Use Element of the
City's General Plan creating two "Major Development Areas" along the
SR-55 freeway - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Christy
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
75.B. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 01-09: DEFINE YOUTH
AMUSEMENT RIDES AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS THROUGH
OPERATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on December 21,
2001
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
November 26, 2001 by a 7-0 vote
Presentation of staff report by Planning Manager Charlie View
Presentation of written communication by the Clerk of the Council: None
Public hearing was closed
Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Bist stated that she
supported the ordinance however would like the requirement of a
minimum separation of fifty feet street frontage removed.
Councilmembers also expressed interest in adding language that would
require the rides to be operational, and would require vendors to provide a
telephone number to contact in the event of maintenance problems.
Councilmember Bist moved, seconded by Councilmember Christy, that
the ordinance be adopted as amended to address the concerns raised by
members. Mayor Pulido moved, seconded by Councilmember Franklin,
that the matter be continued two weeks. He stated that he would like to
see a more liberal ordinance, including the removal of street frontage
requirements to allow for greater participation in providing this service.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Motion: Approve staff recommendations and amend ordinance as follows:
1. Section 6(f)4 - "All youth amusement rides shall be maintained
In a clean, attractive, sanitary and operational condition, and ,
must contain a contact telephone number for maintenance"
2. Remove requirement of minimum separation of fifty (50) feet
street frontage from Section 6(f)7
MOTION: Bist SECOND: Christy
Substitute
Motion: Continue consideration of matter for 2 weeks.
MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Franklin
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
** JOINT CITY COUNCIL / COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTIONS**
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH BOWERS MUSEUM
Motions:
City Council Action:
1. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes.)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 02-110 - Authorizing a
$150,000.00 loan repayment from the Central City Redevelopment
Project Area, and appropriating same to the General Fund Bowers
Museum maintenance account.
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2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreement.
AGMT NO. 2002-004 - Execute a reimbursement agreement with
Charles W. Bowers Museum Corporation for fire security
improvements to the Bowers Museum - Community Development
Agency
MOTION: McGuigan SECOND: Bist
VOTE: AYES: Bist, Christy, Franklin, McGuigan, Pulido,
Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSENT: Alvarez (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:28
P.M. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 8:29 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:29 P.M. WITH ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT*
* Councilmember Alvarez returned to the Council meeting at 8:29 p.m.
COMMENTS
90.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gail Farber expressed concerns relative to the proposed Loren Griset
Elementary School project
Angelina Lucas addressed Council relative to concerns about the
maintenance of the street and gutters near property located at 1101 N.
Concord
Tim Rush expressed concerns related to demolition of the historic Yale
Apartments
Will B. King addressed Council relative to various concerns
Bonnie O'Neal, Mike Stevens, Shirley Conger, and Bill Kearns spoke in
opposition to Measure W on the March 2002 State ballot
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COMMENTS
Ben Grabiel invited Council members to an open house at the Yale
Apartments on Wednesday, January 9, 2002
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Alvarez:
• Wished everyone a happy new year
• Asked Police Chief Paul Walters to give an update on the Police and
Fire Games to be hosted this summer by Santa Ana.
• Asked the City Manager to provide an update on the proposed location
of the Court of Appeals in the Civic Center
• Noted that January 9, 2002 was the last day of the current Bowers
Museum exhibit on the Holy Land and encouraged residents to take
advantage of the opportunity to see this event
• Reminded residents that the Council meeting on January 22, 2002
would be held at the Delhi Center
• Asked the City Council to adjourn in the memory of Sister Cecilia
Varela from St. Francis Home
• Thanked the Triangle Kids After School Program participants for the
flag artwork displayed in the Council chambers
Councilmember Christy:
• Asked Rip Ribble, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency to give an update on the upcoming Youth
Expo on March 17, 2002
• Asked John Reekstin, Executive Director, Community Development
Agency to brief the Council on the recent tour of the empowerment
zone by representatives of the HUD Washington office and Los
Angeles Office. Mr. Reekstin noted that the representatives were
impressed with the progress accomplished in the zone
• Noted that there was a recent article in the Orange County Register
that was critical of the slow pace of the Friendship Park Renovation
project. She noted that the project site is located on top of a flood
control channel and plans needed to be coordinated with the County;
she further noted that the project is now on track, and is expected to be
completed by mid -May 2002
• Reported that she and Councilmember Alvarez went to Ontario,
California on January 5, 2002 to hear President Bush speak at a town
hall meeting
• Announced that John Perez, a student from Saddleback High had
drawn a sketch depicting what September 11, 2001 meant to him, and
that this sketch in on display in Sacramento and may be chosen to
present to President Bush
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COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern McGuigan:
• Recommended that Mr. Ribble ask the Cable Television Advisory
Board to consider providing a public forum for input on the upcoming
contract negotiations for cable franchise services
• Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Marty Lockney who was
very active in the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and managed a
car dealership in Santa Ana
Councilmember Bist:
• Announced that on Saturday, January 5, 2002, the monthly event held
in the Artists Village was very well attended with visitors enjoying the
shows and art exhibits and patronizing local restaurants
• Noted that the streetscape in the Second Street mall is in need of
maintenance
Councilmember Solorio:
• Thanked Mr. Grabiel for the invitation to the open house at the Yale
Apartments
• Thanked the Mayor and Council Services Manager Jill Arthur for their
efforts on behalf of the City in Sacramento relative to budget issues
• Emphasized the importance of the John Wayne Airport issues and
noted that the City Council has committed to working with cities along
the airport corridor in ensuring that the curfew currently enforced at the
John Wayne Airport remains in force after the expiration date of 2005
• Announced that 2002 would be the "year of the parks" and that -the City
has invested heavily in developing new parks or maintaining and
enhancing existing parks
• Wished everyone a happy new year
Councilmember Franklin:
• Noted that there was a very favorable editorial in the Los Angeles
Times relative to the arts movement in Santa Ana
• Noted that there seemed to be an increase in graffiti; he asked staff to
review statistics on arrests in this area
• Complimented Gary Coombs for his efforts in coordinating the Mayor's
Cup Basketball Tournament
ADJOURNED - 9:27 P.M.
To Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. at Delhi Center, 505 East Central Avenue,
Santa Ana, California
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Adjourned in Memory of
11 Sister Cecilia Varela
and
Martin "Marty" Lockney
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Patricia E. Healy,
Clerk of the Council
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