HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-04 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:14 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
ATTENDANCE
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
INVOCATION
Gary Tucker, Police Chaplain
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO to the Santa Ana Chamber
of Commerce recognizing it for its promotion of educational programs in Santa Ana.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO to Michael Metzler
congratulating him on his selection for a 2007 Ford Foundation Fellowship.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Judge Jack K.
Mandel in recognition of his dedication and contributions to the academic success of
Santa Ana students.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to
David Jobran, C&C Market and County of Orange Health Care Agency - "Network for a
Healthy California" in recognition of their Public-Private partnership to promote a
Healthy California.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Colin
James Moberly in recognition of his achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout,
Boy Scout Troop 235.
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PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to the Orange
County Black History Parade Foundation proclaiming February as Black History Month.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
the Committee for the Orange County Black History Parade and Cultural Faire
recognizing their efforts in organizing the 2008 Orange County Black History Parade &
Cultural Faire.
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to Rebecca M. Plascencia (Early Prevention
and Intervention Commission (EPIC) )
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Addition of Closed Session Report -Item 19A
. Item 13.E. was continued by unanimous consent to the next business Council
meeting at the request of Councilmember Benavides
. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
. Item 20A pulled per public speaker request
. Councilmember Benavides pulled Item 23A for separate discussion
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
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 highligbted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
BOARDS/COMMISSION/COMMITTEES
13.A. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Parks, Recreation, Education & Youth
Parks, Recreation, Education & Youth Special Meeting
Neighborhood Improvement/Code Enforcement
Date
11/07/07
11/21/07
07/24/07
APPOINTMENTS
13.B. APPOINTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
Motion:
Appoint private sector member Ms. Stacey Sanchez, Executive
Director, Southern California Reinvestment Community Development
Financial Institution, as an Economic Development Representative
on the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board.
13.C. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT BOARD
Motion:
Appoint Mr. Asif Syed, Contracts Administrator, Goodwill Industries
of Orange County, as a public sector member on the Santa Ana
Workforce Investment Board.
13.D. REAPPOINTMENT OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
MEMBERS
Motion:
Reappoint Ernest Chapman, Judy Chen-Lee, Rob Claudio, Reverend
Lee de Leon, Jon Dietz, Michael Hood, Dr. Erlinda Martinez, Michael
Metzler, Oscar Novelo, Buddy Ray and Stacey Sanchez to the Santa
Ana Workforce Investment Board for four-year terms.
13.E. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Continue consideration of appointment of Roman A. Reyna to the
Community Redevelopment/Housing Commission, nominated by
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Councilmember Benavides as the Ward 4 representative for a partial
term expiring December 14, 2010 to the next regular business
meeting of the City Council.
FINAL MAP NOTIFICATIONS
Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has
received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval.
The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove the map within 10 days of this City
Council meeting.
17.A. FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2006-212 -1508 EAST WARNER AVENUE
Motion:
Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion:
Approve settlement:
Richard Flores, WCAB Case # ANA 0128021, Compromise and Release
$25,000
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS (PERSONNEL
AGENCY AND CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez voted "no" on Item 19.C.
19.0. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY
MANAGER
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Motion:
Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between October 1 and December 31, 2007 valued at $25,000 and
less.
19.E. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31,
2007
Motion:
Receive and file.
19.F. ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL DUES
Motion:
Authorize the City of Santa Ana's membership with the Orange
County Division of the League of California Cities in the amount of
$50,623.41.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE TIERRA
DE LAS PAMPAS EXHIB!T.~J:THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE
PARK (PROJECT 07-6002) . ....
Lisann Martinez spoke in opposition of this expenditure.
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-072 - Recognizing
$150,000 in the State of California Land and Water Conservation Fund
- Tierra de las Pampas grant revenue account and appropriate the
same to the State of California Land and Water Conservation Fund -
Tierra de las Pampas expenditure account for the Tierra de las
Pampas Exhibit Area Project at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.
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2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT. NO. 08-072 - Recognizing
$100,000 in the Recreation Special Fees and Donations revenue
account and appropriating same to the Recreation Special Fees and
Donations expenditure account for the Tierra de las Pampas Exhibit
Area Project at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.
3. 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. 2008-019 - T1ERRA DE LAS PAMPAS EXHIBIT AREA
PROJECT AT THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - With
the County of Orange in the amount of $100,000 - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING 2005 URBAN AREAS
SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
Motion:
1. Adopt a Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-006- A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police
to enter into an agreement with the State of California Office of
Homeland Security for the FY 2005 Urban Areas Security Initiative
Funding Program. (AGMT NO. 2008-020)
2 Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-079 - Recognizing
$4,000,000 in the FY 2005 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant
revenue account and appropriate same in the FY 2005 Urban Areas
Security Initiative grant expenditure accounts.
GRANTS/APPLlCA TIONS
21.A. MEASURE M COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAMS
- GRANT APPLICATIONS
Motion:
1. Adopta resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-007 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving the submittal of improvement projects to
the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the
combined Transportation Funding Program.
2. Direct staff to amend the seven-year Capital Improvement
Program to incorporate the Combined Transportation Funding
Programs projects list.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.C.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 06-190 - ROCK, SAND AND AGGREGATE BASE
MATERIALS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contracts for a
one-year period, in the following amounts:
Vendor:
So Cal Sandbags, Inc.
West Coast Sand & Gravel
Location:
Corona
Buena Park
Amount:
$50,000
$75,000
22.B. SPEC. NO. 08-004 - DIESEL FUEL - Award a contract to SC Fuels for a
one-year period, with the provision for four one-year renewals, in an
annual amount not to exceed $325,000 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
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22.C. SPEC. NO. 05-071 - LANDSCAPING AND HAND TOOLS - Amend the
contract with Shamrock Supply Company, Inc., by $25,000 for an annual
amount not to exceed $50,000 - Finance and Management Services
Agency
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR DELHI AND WILLARD NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NOS. 06~7906, 07"7507 & 08-7606)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices and add-on alternate
one in the estimated amount of $1,951,759 for the Delhi and
Willard Neighborhood Improvements.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $2,634,500.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Bustamante (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
Councilmember Bustamante abstained on Item 23.A. due to a potential
business conflict and left the dais for this item.
23.B. CONTRACT AWARD FOR REHABILITATION OF THE FLOWER
STREET BRIDGE OVER SANTIAGO CREEK (PROJECT NO. 1780)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Noeticorp, the lowest responsible bidder, in
accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of
$464,400 for Rehabilitation of the Flower Street Bridge over the
Santiago Creek.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $603,500.
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23.C. CONTRACT AWARD FOR THORNTON PARK BIKE TRAIL RENOVATION
AND WINDSOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NOS. 07-6003 AND
07-7506)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to C. S. Legacy Construction, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $331,240 for construction of Thornton Park
Bike Trail Renovation and Windsor Park Improvements.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $414,000.
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.L.)
25.A. AGREEMENTS AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR
CARNIVALS AT CITY OWNED PARKS - PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Continued from the January 7, 2008 City Council Meeting per staff
request.
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2008-021 - With Fiesta de Carnival in the amount of
$22,000 for a one-year term;
AGMT NO. 2008-022 - With Acosta and Associates in the amount of
$18,000 for a one-year term;
AGMT NO. 2008-023 - With "0" Entertainment in the amount of $7,000
for a one-year term.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-074 - Recognizing
projected carnival revenue in the amount of $47,000 in the Recreation
Special Fees and Donations revenue account and appropriate funds
to the Recreation Special Fees and Donations expenditure account
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25.B. AGMT NO. 2008-024 - RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM -
With Redflex Traffic Systems Inc., in a monthly amount not to exceed
$5,370 per designated intersection for a one-year term - Police
Department
25.C. AGMT NO. 2008-025 - INMATE FOOD SERVICES - Execute an
amendment with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $1,118,830 for a one-year term - Police Department
25.0. AGMT NO. 2008-026 AUTOMATED PARKING CITATION
PROCESSING SYSTEM - With Phoenix Group Information Systems in
the amount of $275,000 for a one-year term - Police Department
25.E. AGMT NO. 2008-027 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - Execute an amendment with ACCO
Engineered Systems, Inc., in the amount of $92,000, for a total annual
amount not to exceed $257,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency.
25.F. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR COUNTY OF
ORANGE CONTRIBUTION TO CHEPA'S (LOGAN) PARK (PROJECT
6351)
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2008-028 - With the County of Orange in the amount of
$5,000 for a swing set at Chepa's (Logan) Park;
2 Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-073 - Recognizing $5,000 in
the Recreation Special Fees and Donations revenue account and
appropriating same to the Recreation Special Fees and Donations
expenditure account for a swing set at Chepa's (Logan) Park.
25.G. AGMT 2008-029 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT
VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES - Execute an amendment with Vista Del
Verde Landscape, Inc. dba Bevill Landscape Management in the amount
of $227,830 for a one-year term - Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency, Library, Community Development Agency, Finance &
Management Services Agency and Police Department
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25.H. AGMT NO. 2008-030 - RESTORATION OF THE HOWE-WAFFLE
HOUSE (PROJECT NO. 08-7610) - With Santa Ana Historical
Preservation Society in the amount of $10,000 - Community Development
Agency
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-031 - GRANT A DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES
EASEMENT WITHIN THE CIVIC CENTER TO GRANT A DISTRIBUTION
FACILITY - With the County of Orange - Public Works Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2008-032 - ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION OF BANK'S
LIQUOR AT 1003 S. BRISTOL STREET (PROJECT 06-1500) - With In
Boun Kim, Yoon Seo Howang, Y.S. Howang, Rim Youn Seo and Mo Youn
Hyun in the amount of $400,000 - Public Works Agency
25.K. AGMT NO. 2008-033- ENGINEERING SERVICES - With Metcalf & Eddy,
Inc. in the amount of $24,500 for a maximum contract amount not to
exceed $229,813 - Public Works Agency
25.L. AGMT NO. 2008-034 - COUNTY OF ORANGE PROPOSITION 42 CITY
AID PROGRAM - With the County of Orange to receive Proposition 42
City Aid Program funds for FY 2008/2009 - Public Works Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
32.A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2007-07 (COUNTY PARCEL MAP NO.
2007-179) - 2830-2880 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
Filed by Fairview Realty Fund LP, to create 24 non-residential
condominiums at 2830-2880 South Fairview Street.
Motion:
Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2007-07 (County Map No. 2007-179) as conditioned.
Applicant: Fairview Realty Fund LP
..END OF CONSENT CALENDAR..
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT'S
LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE ADDRESSING HOMEOWNERSHIP
PRESERVATION
Motion:
Continue this Item for 30 days (March 3, 2008 Council Meeting)
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
55.B. RESOLUTION FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GRANT
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-008 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana supporting federal funding of projects and authorizing the
executive director of the Public Works Agency to submit the projects for
funding under the Highway Safety Improvement Program
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.C. RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION
BY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
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Lisann Martinez raised concerns related to increases in her water bills.
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-009 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana calling for the adoption of more aggressive voluntary water
conservation by the City's residents and businesses
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
65.A. REPORT OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON REVIEW OF COUNCIL
MEETING STRUCTURE
Recommended action approved by the Ad Hoc Committee on Review of
Council Meeting Structure.
Steve McGuigan, Pat McGuigan, and Jackie Deter spoke in support of
televising all City Council meetings.
Motion:
1. Direct the City Manager to proceed with the acquisition of
portable video and sound equipment in an amount not to
exceed $40,000 to maximize the City Council's ability to
provide video and audio access to all City Council meetings.
2. Direct the City Manager to review and recommend options for
video streaming and video archiving City Council meetings for
Council's consideration in the 2008-09 FY budget.
3. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
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ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending or repealing sections 2-100 through 2-104 of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to rules and procedures for
meetings of the City Council.
4. Adopt a Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-010 - A resolution of the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana establishing rules and procedures for
meetings for the City Council
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
65.B. SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S STRIKE FORCE UPDATE -
POLICE CHIEF WALTERS
A Staff presentation was made by Paul Walters, Chief of Police. Highlights
of this presentation are as follows:
. Strike Force concept formed in late November 2005
. Orange County's first full time Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
element
. Provides the city with professional tactical support for high-risk incidents
. Provides violent crime suppression
. Before strike force there were 10-15 SWAT callouts annually; after
strike force there were 2-3 SWAT callouts annually
. The City had the lowest crime rate in 17 years in 2007
Lisann Martinez expressed concerns about the expenditure of funds for
this purpose.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2007-06
AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2008-01 TO AMEND CHAPTERS
41 AND 18 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT
HOOKAH PARLORS IN THE CITY
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Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to amend Chapters 41 and 18 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code to prohibit Hookah Parlors in the City.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission at its
January 14, 2008 meeting by a vote of 3-1 (Mill opposed, Betancourt,
Gartner, Leo absent)
Legal notice published in The O.C. Reporter on January 25, 2008.
Staff presentation made by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning,
Building and Safety.
No written correspondence.
Claire Braeburn, Jim Walker, and Tash Sogg spoke in support of the ban
on hookah parlors in the City; Gary Boatwright spoke in opposition to the
proposed ordinance.
Public Hearing closed.
Motion:
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
adding Article XIV to Chapter 18, and adding Section 41-73.5 and
amending Section 41-144 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to prohibit the
establishment and operation of hookah parlors.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:22 P.M.
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80A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - CONTRACT AWARD FOR FOURTH
STREET IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 07-8053)
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-076 - Recognizing
$300,000 from the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement
District and appropriating the same.
2. Award a contract to Elite Bobcat Service, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated
amount of $1,994,243.60 for construction of Fourth Street
Improvements.
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost or $2,492,800.
4. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2008-035 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - Between the
City of Santa Ana and the Community Redevelopment Agency for the
Fourth Street Improvement Project (Phase II) in the amount of
$699,000.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Benavides
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
MEETING AT 8:25 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY.
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COMMENTS
90A PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rose Vasquez requested that the City change the days authorizing
garage sales in the City; Jackie Deter thanked the City Manager for
meeting with the industrial owners on the proposed Renaissance plan and
the possibility of overlays; Michael VanderNut and Hector Rivas
addressed the Council relative to the La Rouche economic initiative; Sam
Romero. Albert Martinez, Marcela Rodriguez, Delores Almaraz, and Mike
Tardif raised concerns related to the Renaissance plan; Steve McGuigan
announced that there will be an anniversary event at the Santa Ana Zoo
on March 1 and 2, 2008; Nelida Yanez, Zavala, and Alex Vega expressed
general concerns related to the city.
90.B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
David Ream, City Manager, presented an update on major projects in the
City related to street improvements.
90.C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinaiero
. Noted that there have been several positive initiatives in the City
related to the City's youth including extended hours in the City's
libraries and partnerships formed with the School District as well as
increased sports opportunities for the youth
Councilmember Benavides
. Congratulated Mayor Pulido for finishing 2nd in his age category at the
annual Rubber Boot Race at Santiago Park
. Encouraged Santa Ana residents to take advantage of the "free" days
at the Discovery Science Center
. Noted that the Farmers Market in Santa Ana is closing and asked staff
to meet with the Executive Director to examine ways to bring the
market back to the downtown
. Encouraged all registered voters to vote in the Presidential Primary
election
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
. Noted that there are wonderful things happening in Santa Ana
including the commitment to fixing the City's roads
. Encouraged all voters to vote on February 5th in the Presidential
Primary election
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COMMENTS
Councilmember Bustamante
. Noted that there has been a decrease in crime in Santa Ana for
seventeen years in a row; also noted that there will be a significant
increase in the amount of road work in the City in the coming months
. Wished his wife an early Happy Valentine's Day
. Asked staff to investigate the condition of the road leading to
Centennial High School
Councilmember Martinez
. Noted that staff is addressing concerns raised by individuals related to
the Renaissance Plan
. Asked staff to provide an update on concerns related to the Ware
Disposal facility
. Noted that the Farmers Market played a significant role in the City's
health initiative and asked staff to continue to work on finding an
alternative site in the Civic Center for the market
. Invited the City's youth to attend her town hall meeting on February 13,
2008 and noted that there will be representative from Sallie Mae to
discuss college funding opportunities
Councilmember Sarmiento
. Noted that the City received an additional $4,000,000 from the Urban
Areas Security Initiative Grant Program
. Noted that the Santa Ana College was hosting an Earned Income Tax
Credit Day this Friday
. Encouraged all voters to vote in the Presidential Primary
Mavor Pulido
. Suggested that the City continue review of the proposed Renaissance
Plan in a more deliberate fashion
. Announced that the City was designated as an Enterprise Zone
. Announced that there will be new block grant program opportunities for
climate change
. Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Alfred Aguirre
ADJOURNMENT - at 9:37 p.m. to February 19. 2008 in the Police Community Room,
60 Civic Center Plaza, for a Work Study Session starting at 6:00 P.M. (Closed Session
convening at 5:30 P.M. will be held in the 4th Floor Police Conference Room.)
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patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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FEBRUARY 4, 2008