HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-07 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 7, 2008
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
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
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
INVOCATION
Robert Barnett, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Minnie Leal
Customer Service Representative, Finance &
Management Services
Police Lieutenant, Police Department
Personnel Services Specialist, Personnel Services
Agency
William Nimmo
Amy Prisco
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Presentation by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE of ceremonial check in the amount
of $100,500 to the City of Santa Ana by the Santa Ana Kiwanis Club, which represents
their fund raising effort to support the construction of the Sports Court located in the
Kiwanis Barrier Free Park at Thornton Park.
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PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Orange County
Human Trafficking Task Force proclaiming January 11th as "National Human Trafficking
Awareness Day."
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to Lucho Gatica
recognizing him for being honored with a "Star" on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame", in
Hollywood, California.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to
Jose Luis Rodriguez recognizing him for his many years of community service.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Addition of Closed Session Report
. Staff requests continuation of item 25.B until February 4, 2008
. The staff report for Item 25.G has been revised and distributed to all members
. Councilmember Martinez pulled Item 20.0 for separate discussion
. Councilmember Benavidez pulled Items 20.E, 25.E, and 31.B for separate
discussion
. Mayor Pro Tem recorded a no vote on Item 19.C.
. 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,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (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 ofthe consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Item 10.A.)
10A REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2007
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before
consideration of the following ordinance(s) on first reading, such
abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second reading.
11A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
PARADES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Placed on first reading at the December 3, 2007 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7 -0.
Published in the O.C. Reporter on December 7, 2007
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2761- An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending sections 10-7, 10-9, 10-22 and 10-22.2 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code, relating to parade and special events permits.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13A VACANCY REPORT - JANUARY 2,2008
The Vacancy Report reflects only appointments made by the Council.
Motion:
Receive and file.
BOARD/COMMISSION
Community Redevelopment
Housing Commission
VACANCIES
6
Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Commission
1
WARD
Tenant, Sr. Tenant
& 2, 4, 5 & 6
5
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BOARD/COMMISSION
Early Prevention & Intervention
Commission
Library
Youth Commission - Alternate
Youth Commission Associate
Youth Commission - Regular
TOTAL
BOARD/COMMISSION
Historic Resources Commission
Human Relations Commission
Library Board
Personnel Board
TOTAL
13.6. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
VACANCIES
1
1
5
6
1
21
EXPIRED
TERMS
1
1
1
1
4
WARD
6
6
2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
1,3,4,5,6 & Citywide
1
WARD
6
At Large
Citywide
Citywide
Appoint Rebecca M. Plascencia (Ward 5 resident) to the Early
Prevention and Intervention Commission (EPIC) nominated by
Council member Tinajero as the Ward 6 representative for a term
expiring December 14,2010 (replacing T. Gordon).
13.C. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Appoint Thomas P. Morrissey to the Environmental & Transportation
Advisory Commission (ETAC) nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Claudia
Alvarez as the Ward 5 representative for a term expiring December 9,
2008 (replacing R. Trabuco).
13.0. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Public Safety
Development
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL POSTING REPORT
Date
1 0/23/07
10/25/07
The following notices were posted pursuant to the Maddy Act. Board and Commission
resignations and vacancies are posted on the door of the Council Chambers at 22 Civic
Center Plaza.
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Boards/Commission Resianations Effective Posted Time
15.A. Luis Rodriguez, Community
Redevelopment/Housing Commission 12/05/07 12/05/07 5:00 p.m.
15.B. Art Pedroza, Community
Redevelopment/Housing Commission 12/04/07 12/06/07 2:30 p.m.
15.C.
Ryan Trabuco, Environmental &
Transportation Advisory Committee 12/14/07
12/14/07 9:25 a.m.
15.0.
Mario Turner, Community
Redevelopment/Housing Commission 12/27107
12/28/07 9:15 a.m.
15.E.
Thomas Gordon, Early Prevention
and Intervention Commission (EPIC) 12/03/07
12/05/07 8:40 a.m
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion:
Approve settlements:
Melvin Lewellen, WCAB AHM 0141176 & 0141175, Claim # 02-2213 &
03/2334, Compromise and Release $30,000
Claim of Esther Ojeda, Settlement amount of $109,122.22
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. (Personnel Agency and
City Manager's Office)
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez voted no on Item 19.C.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY FOR
WELFARE-TO-WORK EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS
Motion:
1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - NO. 08-067- Recognizing
$202,303 in Orange County Social Services Agency grant funds
allocated to the Santa Ana WORK Center for the Welfare-to-Work
Program and appropriating the same to the Social Services Agency
Work Experience Program account.
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the following agreement subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2008-001- Execute an amendment with County of Orange
Social Services Agency in the amount of $202,303 for a total of
$834,271 to continue the Employment Services Program operated by
the Santa Ana WORK Center for a three-year term commencing July
1, 2007 - Community Development Agency
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FY 2007/08
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-061 - Recognizing the FY
2007/08 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund in the amount of
$679,620 into the revenue account and appropriate same into the
expenditure accounts.
20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ALLOCATING MATCHING FUNDS
FOR THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE
SANTIAGO CREEK BIKE TRAIL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
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Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-062 - Recognizing $3,750 in
the Park Acquisition and Development revenue account and
appropriating same to the Park Acquisition and Development
expenditure account for the Santiago Creek Bike Trail Enhancement
project.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-062 - Recognizing $60,000
in the Capital Outlay - Scoreboard revenue account and appropriating
same to the Capital Outlay - Scoreboard expenditure account for the
Santiago Creek Bike Trail Enhancement project.
20.0. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FUNDS FOR THE
FLOWER STREET MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT 08-1729)
Thomas Gordon expressed concern relative to the use of Measure M
funding for this purpose.
Motion:
Continue matter 30 days and in the interim develop a process for
matching funds on this type of project
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Martinez
Substitute Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting funds from the
Floral Park Neighborhood Association and instruct staff to give
notice to all neighborhood associations in the City informing them of
the process for consideration for this type of project; the process
should provide that matching funds be same as proportionate share
approved for Floral Park median project.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-059 - Accepting funds from the
Floral Park Neighborhood Association in the amount of $22,000 into the
Select Street Construction Fund and appropriating funds in the Select
Street Selection Fund for the Flower Street Median Improvements.
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MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
Benavides, Bustamante, Sarmiento, Tinajero,
Pulido (5)
NOES: Alvarez, Martinez (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20.E. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING BOND PROCEEDS FOR
FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-068 Recognizing
$60,890,493.33 in bond proceeds into the Special Gas Tax Fund and
appropriating same amount into the Residential Street Improvement Fund
for the Local Street Improvement Program.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.F.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 05-084 - TROPHIES, PLAQUES AND AWARDS - PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the
contract with Players Choice for a one-year period in an amount not to
exceed $60,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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22.B. SPEC. NO. 06-167 - LIBRARY CATALOGING AND PURCHASE OF
BOOKS AND MATERIALS - LIBRARY - Renew the contracts for a one-
year period in the amounts as follows - Finance & Management Services
Agency:
Vendor:
Brodart Co.
Ingram Library
Services, Inc.
Location:
Williamsport, PA
La Vergne, TN
Amount:
$ 540,000
$ 40,000
22.C. SPEC. NO. 07-072 - VEHICLE TIRES - FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
AGENCY - Award contracts for a three-year period in the annual amounts
not to exceed:
Vendor:
Parkhouse Tire, Inc.
Scher Tire, Inc.
Location:
Santa Ana
Riverside
Amount:
$70,000
$70,000
22.0. SPEC. NO. 07-099 - PAINTING SERVICES - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Award a contract to AJ Fistes Corporation in an amount not to exceed
$52,179 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 07-107 - TOTAL STATION SURVEYING SYSTEM - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Geodimeter Southwest, Inc. for
the purchase of a total station surveying system in the amount of $38,156
- Finance & Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 07-110 - TREE WATERING TRUCK - Award a contract to
West Covina Motors, Inc., under the Cooperative Purchase Provision of
the City of Los Angeles, in the amount not to exceed $86,288.76 - Finance
& Management Services Agency
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the
following agreements, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney. (Items 25.A. through 25.M.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2008-002 - ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN
SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Urban Studios in the amount of
$40,000 - Planning & Building Agency
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25.B. AGREEMENTS AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR
CARNIVALS AT CITY OWNED PARKS - PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Motion:
Continue matter until February 4, 2008.
25.C. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE
KIWANIS BARRIER-FREE BASKETBALL COURT AT THORNTON PARK
- PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the following agreement, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2008-003 - With The Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana in the
amount of $85,000;
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-063 - Recognizing $95,500
in Kiwanis Club donations and City Employee contributions in the
Recreation Special Fees and Donations revenue account and
appropriate same in the Recreation Special Fees and Donations
expenditure account for the Kiwanis Barrier-Free Basketball Court at
Thornton Park.
25.0. AGMT NO. 2008-004 - VENDING MACHINES RATE INCREASE -
Execute an amendment with Automated Vending Technologies to provide
for a rate increase in City vending machines - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
25.E. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR COUNTY OF
ORANGE CONTRIBUTION TO JEROME CENTER RENOVATION
PROJECT (PROJECT 06-6408) PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the following agreement subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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AGMT NO. 2008-005 - With the County of Orange in the amount of
$100,000.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-064 - Recognizing
$100,000 in the Capital Outlay - Park Improvements revenue account
and appropriating same to the Capital Outlay - Park Improvements
expenditure account for the Jerome Center renovation project.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
25.F. AGMT NO. 2008-006 - JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES - With
Able Building Maintenance for a three-year term in the annual amount not
to exceed $407,000 - Police Department
25.G. AGRE:EMENTS FOR THE SANTA ,ANA. TRANSIT VISION AND GO
LOCAL PROJECT CONCEPT STUDY (PROJECT 06-2502) - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the following cooperative agreement subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2008-007 - With the City of Garden Grove to create a
partnership and to designate Santa Ana as the lead agency in Santa
Ana Transit Vision and Go Local Project Concept Study.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-058 - Recognizing
$100,000 in unanticipated Measure M Transit funds and appropriate
this amount to the Santa Ana Transit Vision and Go Local Project
Concept Study, Project No. 06-250.
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MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.H. AGMT NO. 2008-008 - STATE ROUTE 55/MACARTHUR BLVD.ON-
RAMPS WIDENING (PROJECT 07-2503) - With the California
Department of Transportation - Public Works Agency
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-009 - CATCH BASIN CLEANING SERVICES - Execute
an amendment with United Stormwater, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 not
to exceed the amount of $112,500 - Public Works Agency
25.J. AGMTS - IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL -
TRANSPORTATION CENTER - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
Motion:
Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the
following agreements, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2008-010 - AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - With
California Department of Transportation in the amount of $250,000;
AGMT NO. 2008-011 - ON CALL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
PARK AND FACILITY PROJECTS CITYWIDE - First amendment to
the agreement with Gillis & Associates Architects, Inc. in the amount of
$200,000 for a total contract in the amount of $400,000.
25.K. AGMT NO. 2008-012 - TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES OF
VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - With United
Inspection & Testing, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $436,338 - Public
Works Agency
25.L. AGMT NO. 2008-013 - VOLUME LICENSING FOR MICROSOFT
SOFTWARE AND PRODUCTS - With CompuCom, Inc. in an annual
amount not to exceed $710,505 for a three year term - Finance &
Management Services Agency
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25.M. AGMT NO. 2008-014 - TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE COMPLIANCE
INSPECTIONS - With the California State Department of Public Health in
the amount of $75,000 for a one-year term - Police Department
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT I VARIANCES
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-12 AND MINOR EXCEPTION NO.
2006-04 - 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE
Filed by the YMCA of Orange County to allow a community service facility
in the Specific Development District NO.4 (SD-4) and to allow shared
parking between adjacent uses at 2100 West Alton Avenue.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
December 10, 2007 by a vote of 5-0 (Alderete and De La Torre absent)
Applicant - YMCA of Orange County
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-12 as conditioned and Minor Exception No. 2006-04 as
conditioned.
31.B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-21 - 230 WEST WARNER
AVENUE, SUITE 102
Council member Sarmiento abstained from this item because he
performed legal services for one of the property owners and he left the
dais for this item only.
Filed by Art Martinez to allow the Gomez check cashing business in the
Community Commercial (C1) zoning district at 230 West Warner Avenue,
Suite 102
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
December 10, 2007 by a vote of 3-2 (Betancourt and Leo opposed;
Alderete and De La Torre absent)
Applicant - Art Martinez
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Council discussion ensued on this item. Councilmember Benavides
suggested that the Council discuss whether the City wants to go forward
with more of this type of business. Members also expressed concern that
residents were being taken advantage of due to high fees being levied by
check cashing establishments. Councilmember Benavides moved,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, that the matter on the Agenda be set
for public hearing. Mayor Pulido suggested that the issue of discussing
safeguards for ensuring check cashing businesses are not taking
advantage of customers should be set for a future separate discussion at a
study session. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez also asked staff to provide
information on a case involving Western Union.
Motion:
Set matter for Public Hearing.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido (5)
NOES: Tinajero (1)
ABSTAIN: Sarmiento (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
31.C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-23 - 2511 SOUTH BRISTOL
STREET
Filed by CKE Restaurants Inc. to allow the remodel and expansion of an
existing Carl's Jr. Restaurant (C2) zoning district at 2511 South Bristol
Street
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
December 10, 2007 by a vote of 5-0 (Alderete and De La Torre absent)
Applicant: CKE Restaurants Inc.
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
2007-23 as conditioned.
32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2007-04 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2006-197)-
626 SOUTH NEWHOPE STREET
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Filed by the Cang Tran and Anh Duong to subdivide an existing parcel into
four condominiums at 626 South Newhope Street
On November 28, 2007, the Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution
approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2007-04 (County Map No. 2006-197)
as conditioned to subdivide a parcel into four condominiums in the Two-
Family Residence (R2) zoning district at 626 South Newhope Street.
Applicants: Cang Tran and Anh Duong
Motion:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2007-04 (County Map No. 2006-197) as conditioned.
32.B. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2007-06 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2006-113) -
1530 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET
Filed by Rancho Santiago Community College District (Robert Partridge)
to consolidate properties into one lot for the Santa Ana College in the
Open Space (0) zoning district at 1530 West Seventeenth Street.
On December 20, 2007, the Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution
approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2007-06 (County Map No. 2006-113)
as conditioned to consolidate 26 parcels into one lot in conjunction with
the expansion of Santa Ana College in the Open Space (0) zoning district
at 1530 West Seventeenth Street.
Applicant: Rancho Santiago Community College District (Robert
Partridge)
Motion:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2007-06 (County Map No. 2006-113) as conditioned.
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55.A. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITY'S APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL
RECYCLING AND WASTE DIVERSION GRANT
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Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-001 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing the City Manager and the Executive Director of
the Public Works Agency to submit a grant application to the County of
Orange for the Regional Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Program.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.B. 2008 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana certifying that the City of Santa Ana has the resources
to fund the projects submitted for inclusion in the FY 2008/09 - 2013/14
Transportation Improvement Program and affirming its commitment to
implement all of the projects submitted in the Program.
MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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55.C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE INVESTMENT OF CITY
FUNDS IN THE STATE TREASURY LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT
FUND
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana authorizing the investment of monies in the State
Treasurer's Local Agency Investment Fund and designating the Director of
Finance / City Treasurer and/or the Assistant Finance Director and/or the
Treasury Manager to make deposits and withdrawals of said funds
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF CITY SURPLUS PROPERTY ON
BROADWAY NEAR 1-5 BROADWAY OFF RAMP
Legal notice published in The O.C. Reporter on December 21,2007.
Staff presentation made by George Alvarez, Engineering Services
Manager, Public Works Agency
Lisann Martinez and Gary Boatwright noted that they were not aware of
the opportunity to purchase available properly
Motion:
Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements to sell four surplus remnant parcels for $100 each with
the following: (Requires five affirmative votes)
AGMT NO. 2008-015 - With Nadine Rodriguez, 2325 N. Riverside Dr.
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AGMT NO. 2008-016 - With Philip & Camela Woodward, 2333 N.
Riverside
AGMT NO. 2008-017 - With Anthony & Rebecca Horan, 2329 N.
Riverside
AGMT NO. 2008-018 - With James Cripps, 2341 Riverside Dr.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sanniento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:55 P.M.
80A LOAN AGREEMENTS WITH TOWNSEND & RAITT, LLC AND
AUTHORIZATION OF RELOCATION PLANS, 701 AND 709 S.
TOWNSEND
At its Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007, the Community
Redevelopment and Housing Commission voted against recommending
the actions for City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency
consideration listed below by a vote of 2-3 (Pedroza, Rodriguez, Vasquez:
No; Turner: absent), respectively.
Continued from the December 3, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7-0
Councilmember Benavides abstained from participating in the discussion
and consideration of this item due to the proximity of his residence
address to the two locations listed above, and left the dais for this item
only.
Thomas Gordon expressed concern about the cost of the project and
Lisann Martinez spoke in opposition to the project.
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Barry Cottle and Eunice Bobert, representing Orange Housing
Development Corporation spoke in support of the project and answered
questions by councilmembers related to the project.
Motion:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare a loan agreement with
Townsend & Raitt, LLC for the acquisition and rehabilitation of
residential property located at 701 S. Townsend Street in an
amount not to exceed $545,712 and authorize the Deputy City
Manager for Development Services or designee to execute all
required documents.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare a loan agreement with
Townsend & Raitt, LLC for the acquisition and rehabilitation of
residential property located at 709 S. Townsend Street in an
amount not to exceed $682,140 and authorize the Deputy City
Manager for Development Services or designee to execute all
required documents.
3. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-004 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving the relocation plan for residential property
located at 701 and 709 South Townsend Street
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Pulido
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Bustamante, Sarmiento, Tinajero,
Pulido (5)
NOES: Martinez (1)
ABSTAIN: Benavides (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
80.B. LOAN AGREEMENTS WITH TOWNSEND & RAITT, LLC AND
AUTHORIZATION OF RELOCATION PLANS, 817 AND 821 S.
TOWNSEND STREET AND 834 S. RAITT STREET
At its Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007, the Community
Redevelopment and Housing Commission voted against recommending
the actions for City Council and Community Redevelopment Agency
consideration listed below by a vote of 2-3 (Pedroza, Rodriguez, Vasquez:
No; Turner: absent), respectively.
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Continued from the December 3, 2007 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7-0
Thomas Gordon spoke in opposition to the project; Barry Cottle,
representing Orange Housing Development Corporation addressed the
Council in support of the project
Motion:
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare a loan agreement with
Townsend & Raitt, LLC for the acquisition and rehabilitation of
residential property located at 817 S. Townsend Street in an
amount not to exceed $409,284 and authorize the Deputy City
Manager for Development Services or designee to execute all
required documents.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare a loan agreement with
Townsend & Raitt, LLC for the acquisition and rehabilitation of
residential property located at 821 S. Townsend Street in an
amount not to exceed $409,284 and authorize the Deputy City
Manager for Development Services or designee to execute all
required documents.
3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare a loan agreement with
Townsend & Raitt, LLC for the acquisition and rehabilitation of
residential property located at 834 S. Raitt Street in an amount
not to exceed $545,712 and authorize the Deputy City Manager for
Development Services or designee to execute all required
documents.
4. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-005 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving the relocation plan for residential property
located at 817 and 821 South Townsend Street and 834 South Raitt
Street
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: Martinez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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COMMENTS
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 8:31 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place
items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85.A. CREATION OF AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CURRENT
COUNCIL MEETING STRUCTURE (TINAJERO, SARMIENTO, AND
ALVAREZ)
Sean Mill spoke in support of the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee; Steve
McGuigan supported televising all Council meetings; Jackie Deter
suggested a committee comprised of citizens; Stanley Fiala expressed
concern that the creation of an Ad Hoc committee would not be the
solution; George Collins, Alex Vega, and Lisann Martinez raised general
concerns related to the matter.
Motion:
1. Create an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of three Council
Members appointed by the Mayor to review the current Council
meeting structure including television and other media access
2. Direct the Ad Hoc Committee to submit its recommendations to
the Council at the February 4, 2008 City Council meeting
3. Cancel the regular Council Meeting of January 22, 2008
MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COMMENTS
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COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jackie Deter and Mike Tardif raised concerns related to the proposed
Renaissance Plan; Steve McGuigan noted the importance of televising all
meetings; Alberta Christy announced that she was chairing the 2008 Black
History Fair and Parade to be held on February 2, 2008 and she
encouraged all residents to participate in this event; George Collins
offered suggestions to the Ad Hoc Committee members; Lupe Moreno
recommended that the City Council honor America's veterans; Gary
Boatwright and Stanley Fiala voiced general concerns; Tom Gordon
expressed concern about the amount of time it takes to remove graffiti;
Alex Vega encouraged the Council to take meetings to the people; George
Estrada expressed opposition to Proposition 93 and Measure D on the
February 5, 2008 ballot and Pedro Magallon thanked the Council for their
efforts in supporting youth soccer.
90.B. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
. Thanked the speakers attending tonight's meeting for their comments
. Offered his condolences to the family of Kristina Ross
. Noted that there is a lot of information both accurate and inaccurate on
the Renaissance Plan and asked staff to convince legislators at all
levels to work with the City
. Wished everyone a happy and healthy new year
Councilmember Martinez
. Invited residents to participate in the annual Rubber Boot Race on
Saturday, January 19, 2008
. Invited residents to participate in the Black History Parade on February
2,2008
. Noted the importance of communication in eliminating confusion
relative to the proposed Renaissance Plan
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
. Offered condolences to Public Works Agency Executive Director Jim
Ross and his family on the loss of his daughter, Kristina Ross
. Noted that in 2007, crime percentages decreased in Santa Ana and
homicides decreased by 12%
. Noted that she went to the City's fire stations with Councilmember
Sarmiento to deliver food baskets during the holiday season
. Noted that the new year is starting well for the City with over $300
million to spend on street improvements
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Council member Benavides
. Reminded everyone that the Black History Parade starts at 10:00 a.m.
on Saturday, February 2, 2008; he also noted that the Founder's
Banquet would be held on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at
the Santa Ana Southwest Senior Center
. Encouraged residents seeking information on the Renaissance
Specific Plan to go to the city's web-site, Planning and Building page
for frequently asked questions on the Plan
. Encouraged all eligible voters to vote on February 5, 2008
Councilmember Tinaiero
. Encouraged all eligible voters to vote at the State's Presidential
Primary Election to be held on February 5, 2008
. Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Archie Curtis Witte
Mavor Pulido
. Noted that the Council will adjourn the meeting in memory of Archie
Curtis Witte, Kristina Ross, and Yesenia Orozco
ADJOURNMENT - 10:04 p.m.
In Memory of Kristina Ross, Yesenia Orozco,
and Archie Curtis Witte
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