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Home My WebLink About2007-09-17 Regular MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA 6:03 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern P. DAVID BENAVIDES CARLOS BUSTAMANTE MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO SAL TINAJERO ATTENDANCE: STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager CATHY STANDIFORD, Assistant City Manager JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pulido INVOCATION Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ recognizing Pastor Nati Alvarado for the EI Salvador Park community event. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ recognizing Stacy Santoyo as an Emerging youth of Santa Ana. PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Mexican Consul Luis Miguel Ortiz Hare recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO recognizing Officer John Reed for his work with Santa Ana's youth to reduce drug use and criminal activity. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 311 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO recognizing Delhi Center for its work with Santa Ana's Latino community. Assembly Member Jose Solorio also presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Board Members of the Delhi Center on behalf of the California State Assembly. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar: . Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez pulled Item 20A for separate discussion . Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19.C. Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: 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. (Item 10.A. - 10.B.) 10A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4,2007 10.B. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4,2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 12A ABANDONMENT NO. 06-04: TO VACATE A PORTION OF GRAND AVENUE AND FAIRHAVEN AVENUE INTERSECTION CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 312 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 Motion: 1. Adopta resolution. CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 067 - Declaring the City's intent to vacate a portion of land at the northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Fairhaven Avenue. 2. Set a public hearing for October 15, 2007. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES 13.A. VACANCY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council. Motion: Receive and file. BOARD/COMMISSION Community Redevelopment Housing Commission Youth Commission - Alternate Youth Commission Associate Youth Commission - Regular Personnel Board TOTAL BOARD/COMMISSION Historic Resources Commission Human Relations Commission Library Board Personnel Board Youth Commission - Alternate TOTAL VACANCIES 1 2 6 1 1 11 EXPIRED TERMS 1 1 1 2 1 6 WARD Tenant 3&5 1,3,4,5,6 & Mayor 1 5 WARD 6 At Large Mayor 6 & Mayor 4 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 313 CONSENT CALENDAR 13.B. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Name Park, Recreation, Education and Youth Development Park, Recreation, Education and Youth Public Safety Date June 6, 2007 July 19, 2007 July 30, 2007 July 31, 2007 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Motion: Approve settlement John Byron vs. COSA, WCAB Case #AHM 011576, DOl 08/12/02, $60,000, Compromise and release 19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None 19.C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS 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. (Finance and Management Services Agency) Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19.C. 19.D. CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT Motion: Authorize submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 314 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD MODIFICATION Motion: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-023 - Recognizing additional funds from the State of California, Office of Emergency Services for the 2006 Anti-Gang Initiative Grant in the amount of $66,456 into the revenue fund and appropriate same into the Office of Emergency Services 2006 Anti-Gang Initiative Grant overtime expenditure account. 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement. AGMT NO. A-2007-219 - With the County of Orange, Office of the District Attorney in an amount not to exceed $50,519 - Police Department MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF EDUCATION FUNDS Motion: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 315 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT. NO. 08-024 - Accepting Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds for the Public Library Staff Education Program of $10,470 in revenue account and appropriate the funds to expenditure accounts to provide reimbursement for library staff. SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES Motion: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (22.A.- 22.D.) 22.A. SPEC. NO. 07-071 - WATERWORKS FITTINGS AND SUPPLIES - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY - Award contracts for a one-year period, with provision for three, one-year renewals in the annual amounts as follows: Vendor: Ferguson Waterworks Groeniger & Company Location: Santa Ana Temecula Amount: $35,000 $27,000 22.B. SPEC. NO. 07-081 - CNG FAST FILL FUELING STATION AND STORAGE - Award a contract to Gas Equipment Systems, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $110,257; and increase the aggregate limit for parts and repairs in an amount not to exceed $10,000 annually - Finance & Management Services Agency 22.C. SPEC. NO. 07-080 - DIESEL EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - Award a contract to lronman Parts & Services, using the City of Santa Clarita's contract, in the amount not to exceed $ 90,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22.0. SPEC. NO. 07-082 - WATER AND DEBRIS POWER VACUUMS - Award a contract to Pacific Tek in the amount not to exceed $39,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency AGREEMENTS Motion: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 316 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements. 25A AGMT NO. A-2007-220 - EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE RENEWALS - Execute agreements for employee group life and accidental death & dismemberment, long term disability, medical and dental insurance - Personnel Services Agency LAND USE 30A QUITCLAIM OF STORM DRAIN AND IRRIGATION EASEMENTS AT 804 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET Motion: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a quitclaim deed relinquishing the City's interest in a storm drain easement at 804 North Fairview Street to the Santa Ana Unified School District. (AGMT NO. A-2007-221) 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a quitclaim deed relinquishing the City's interest in an irrigation easement at 804 North Fairview Street to the Santa Ana Unified School District. (AGMT NO. A-2007-222) **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55A ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT TO ILJAOC (INTEGRATED LAW AND JUSTICE AGENCY FOR ORANGE COUNTY) Motion: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-068 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the City of Santa Ana Police Department to authorize the expenditure of funds for services provided as part of the City CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 317 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 BUSINESS CALENDAR of Santa Ana's membership in the Integrated Law and Justice Agency for Orange County for the 2007-2008 Fiscal year. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 85.A. INCLUSION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ALVAREZ, SARMIENTO, TINAJERO) Recommended Action: Continue the matter two weeks (October 1, 2007 Council Meeting.) MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:31 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 318 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 COMMENTS 90A PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve McGuigan, Stanley Fiala, and Alex Vega addressed the Council relative to matters under the general jurisdiction of the Council. Cesar Reyes and James Johnson asked the Council to adopt a resolution supporting SB1 related to allowing undocumented students to apply for community college fee waivers eligible for the Cal Grant which can be applied at California colleges and universities. David Mohler expressed concerns relative to a property on Parton Street which has a bee problem which the owner refuses to address 90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Sarmiento . Thanked everyone who attended and participated in the Fiestas Patrias in Santa Ana on the weekend of September 15-161h and thanked the Police Department for effectively controlling the large crowd which attended the events . Noted that he has received several e-mails related to the Twist-Bassler House and asked staff to implement measures to prevent deterioration during the rainy season . Commended staff for proactively reviewing the impact the sub-prime loans have had on the community and notifying the impacted residents of the options available to them Councilmember Martinez . Thanked all the residents who attended the Fiestas Patrias Festival and parade and noted that these were both great events . Emphasized the importance of educating residents impacted by sub- prime lending of the options available to them . Noted that she was hosting a town hall meeting on September 19th Councilmember Bustamante . Thanked everyone who helped make the Fiestas Patrias successful . Thanked staff and the City Council for the support given to his family relative to the death of his father-in-law . Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Alice Sinclair, a long-time resident of Santa Ana CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 319 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez · Noted that she attended a wedding two weeks ago at a garden in Wilshire Square and it was a very good neighborhood event · Announced that the housing application process opened for Section 8 and that applications will be accepted from October 1, 2007 through November 30,2007 · Asked staff to provide a list of sub-prime lenders operating in the community so that it can be publicized Councilmember Benavides · Asked staff to explore the concept of creating "Best of Santa Ana" booklet in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations . Noted that many children in our schools have experienced financial difficulties in attending college and expressed interest in reviewing a resolution in support of Senate Bill 1 Councilmember Tinaiero . Noted that the Fiestas Patrias was a wonderful event · Encouraged families to have a Santa Ana day and go to the Zoo for the various events held there · Noted that undocumented students did not make the decision to come to this country and asked staff to draft a resolution related to this matter ADJOURNMENT - 7:12 p.m. In Memory of Alice Sinclair , . atricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 320 SEPTEMBER 17, 2007