HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-03 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 3, 2008
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:15 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pulido
INVOCATION
Robert Barnett, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Mardelle L. Ousley
Stephen Lee Chavez
Ellen Smiley
Executive Assistant, City Manager's Office
Police Officer, Police Department
Senior Personnel Analyst, Personnel Services
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR MIGUEL PULIDO to Luis Miguel Ortiz-Hare
Amieva recognizing him for his service at the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney reported settlement for the Torres claim of $47,175 and settlement
total of $24,500 for Rivera, Crockett, and Allstate Insurance.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Item 31.A. - Pat McGuigan asked that this matter be set for public hearing
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Councilmember Benavides requested a correction to the Closed Session minutes
of February 19, 2008 to reflect that he was present at the meeting
. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez abstained on Items 13.A. and 13.B.
. Addition of Closed Session Report - Item 19.A.
. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C. and pulled item 31.A.
for separate discussion
. Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 23.A. for separate discussion
. Item 23.B. pulled for a staff presentation
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Martinez
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.)
10.A. Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 19, 2008
10.B. Regular Meeting of February 19, 2008
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
In the event a Council member 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.
11.A. ORDINANCE 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
Placed on first reading at the February 4, 2008 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the O.C. Reporter on February 8, 2008
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2762 - 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
11.B. ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 41 AND 18 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT HOOKAH PARLORS IN THE CITY
Placed on first reading at the February 4, 2008 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the O.C. Reporter on February 8, 2008
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2763 - 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.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
13.A. APPOINTMENT
Continued from the February 4, 2008 City Council meeting per
Councilmember Benavides' request.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Appoint Roman A. Reyna to the Community Redevelopment/Housing
Commission, nominated by Councilmember Benavides as the Ward 4
representative for a partial term expiring December 14, 2010.
(replacing M. Turner)
Mayor Pro T em Alvarez abstained on Item 13.A.
13.B. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Appoint Lynnette M. Verino to the Community
Redevelopment/Housing Commission, nominated by Councilmember
Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a partial term expiring
December 14, 2010. (replacing A. Pedroza)
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez abstained on Item 13.B.
13.C. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Appoint Jonathan Espinoza (Ward 6 Resident) to the Youth
Commission, (Associate) nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as
the Ward 6 representative for a full term expiring December 14, 2010.
B.D. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Development
Date
12/06/07
13.E. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ATTENDANCE REPORT - CALENDAR
YEAR 2007
Motion:
Receive and file Boards and Commissions Annual Attendance
Report for calendar year 2007.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Approve settlements:
Larry Torres v. The City of Santa Ana, Case Nos. ANA 03010097, ANA
0312040; AHM 0119173, 115928, & 115930 - Compromise and Release
settlement total $47,175
Settlement Total: $24,700 for Claimants: Rena Rivera ($10,250);
Josephine Crockett ($9,250); Allstate Insurance ($5,200)
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19.C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS (CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE, FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT)
Motion:
Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from
various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FUNDS
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. - 08-087 - Accepting the State
of California, Office of Emergency Services 2007 Anti-Gang Initiative
Grant in the amount of $50,000 into the revenue account and
appropriate same into the Office of Emergency Services 2007 Anti-
Gang Initiative Grant overtime expenditure account.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-011- A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police
to execute a grant award agreement with the Office of Emergency
Services
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20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR THE FAIRVIEW TRIANGLE HABITAT
RESTORATION PROJECT
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-089 - Recognizing
$132,000 in the Fairview Triangle Habitat Restoration Project grant
revenue account and appropriating same to the Fairview Triangle
Habitat Restoration Project expenditure account for the Fairview
Triangle Habitat Restoration Project.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-089 - Recognizing $18,000
in the Park Acquisition and Development - District 1 revenue account
and appropriating same to the Park Acquisition and Development -
District 1 expenditure account for the Fairview Triangle Habitat
Restoration Project expenditure match.
20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING SCRRA METROLlNK
REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS FOR SANTA ANA DOUBLE TRACK
LANDSCAPING
Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-085 - accepting funds in the
amount of $3,000 for the Santa Ana Double Track landscaping into the
SCRRA Metrolink Expenditure Reimbursement fund and appropriating the
funds to the Public Works median landscaping fund.
20.0. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF
ORANGE AND CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ASSIST DISLOCATED
WORKERS FROM THE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-86 - recognizing $54,000 in
revenues awarded to the City of Santa Ana on behalf of the Santa Ana
WORK Center by the County of Orange Housing and Community
Services Agency.
2. 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. 2008-039 - With the County of Orange for $54,000 -
Community Development Agency
20.E. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE FEMA
PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM AT ST. JOSEPH
HOSPITAL
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-091 - Accepting Federal
Emergency Management Agency Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program
grant funds in the amount of $6,000,000 in revenue account and
appropriate the same to expenditure accounts for seismic mitigation
projects at SI. Joseph of Orange Hospital's Main and EastfWest
Buildings.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-012 - A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the execution of Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Pre-Disaster mitigation projects for SI.
Joseph Hospital of Orange - Main Building and EastfWest Wing
3. 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. 2008-205 - Between the City and SI. Joseph Hospital of
Orange in the amount of $6,000,000 to pass through Federal
Emergency Management Agency funding for seismic mitigation
projects at the SI. Joseph facility.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
GRANTS/APPLlCA TIONS
21.A. FY 2007 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the council to execute
the attached sub-grantee agreement.
AGMT NO. 2008-040 - With Orange County in the amount of $22,368
- Fire Department
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-084 - Recognizing the 2007
Emergency Management Performance Grant funds and appropriate
the same into the 2007 Emergency Management Performance Grant
expenditure account.
21.B. FM GLOBAL FIRE PREVENTION GRANT
Motion:
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-088 - Accepting a $2,000 FM
Global Fire Prevention Grant into the Fire Department's Gift & Donation
account and appropriating the same into the Fire Department's Fire
Prevention, other Materials & Supplies account.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.H.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 07-108 - STOCK PAPER GOODS - Finance & Management
Services Agency - Award contracts for a two-year period with provision for
two, one-year renewals in the annual aggregate amount not to exceed
$201,906 with the following vendors:
Gale Supply Company
Waxie Sanitary Supply
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22.B. SPEC. NO. 07-111 - BALLISTIC POLICE HELMETS - POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Motion:
1. Reject the bid from Cici Tactical Shop as nonresponsive to the
specification.
2. Award a contract to United Shield International, LLC for the
purchase of ballistic police helmets with riot face shields in the
amount not to exceed $37,655.
22.C. SPEC. NO. 08-005 - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS -
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Merjan Enterprises Inc.,
dba/Save On Video for a one-year period with provision for two, one-year
renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $110,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 08-011 - GLOCK FIREARMS - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Amend the contract with Proforce Law Enforcement by $15,000, in an
annual amount not to exceed $40,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.E. SPEC. NO. 03-091 - POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT COLD WATER
METERS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Badger
Meter, Inc., for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $95,000 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 05-130 - REPROGRAPHIC PAPER AND ENVELOPES -
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew the contract with Unisource Worldwide
Inc., for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $110,000 - Finance
& Management Services Agency
22.G. SPEC. NOS. 08-001 AND 08-003 RAPID DEPLOYMENT
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE AND LARGE TRUCKS - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Lake Chevrolet for the purchase of one rapid
deployment 'I.-ton transportation vehicle in an amount not to
exceed $68,170.
2. Award a contract to City Chevrolet for the purchase of six 'I.-ton
utility trucks and one 1-ton utility truck in an amount not to
exceed $199,740.
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22.H. SPEC. NO. 05-053 - GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES - Amend the
contract with KCK Construction Co. by $40,000 for an annual amount not
to exceed $150,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
PROJECTS
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD" FOR PROJECT RESTORE - THIN OVERLAY
PHASE 1 (PROJECT NO: 08-1733)..
Councilmember Bustamante abstained on Item 23.A. due to a potential
business conflict and he left the dais for this item only
Motion:
1. Award a contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated
amount of $6,761,810 for construction of Project Restore-Thin
Overlay Phase I.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $8,790,300.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Pulido, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Bustamante (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
23.B. SANTA ANA GO LOCAL PROJECT CONCEPT STEP 1 FINAL REPORT
AN[)$TEP2APPLlCATION PROJ~O;jiq$.~~.~()2 . . .... .
Jim Ross, Executive Director Public Works Agency, introduced Toni Bates
of Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas, Inc., who gave a
presentation to the Council on the proposed Go Local Program.
Motion:
Approve submittal of the Step 1 Santa Ana/Garden Grove Transit
Vision and Go Local Project Concept Report to the Orange County
Transportation Authority, including a request for funding to move the
Project Concept into Step 2 of the Go Local Program.
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MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
23.C. CONTRACT AWARD FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 08-1734)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Everlast Painting Company, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $160,000 for construction of Regional
Transportation Center Exterior Improvements.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $224,000.
23.0. CONTRACT AWARD FOR RIVERVIEW SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION
Motion:
Award a contract to Mocon Corporation in the amount of $39,744 for
installation of the Riverview Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation.
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.K.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2008-042 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2007-30 - With Michael R. Martinez, Rocio Rendon
and Roberta Rendon for the structure located at 1121 South Van Ness
Street - Planning & Building Agency
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25.B. AGMT NO. 2008-043 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-01 - With Ruth A. Seigle, Trustee of the Seigle
Family Trust dated 8/12/1992, for the structure located at 2046 North
Flower Street - Planning & Building Agency
25.C. AGMTS AND RESOLUTION - FINANCE AND UTILITY BilLING
SOFTWARE
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2008-037 AND AGMT NO. 2008-053 - With Lawson
Software and Systems & Software for a maximum amount not to
exceed $5,705,176;
2. AGMT NO. 2008-038 - With Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) in the amount of $195,000 for a maximum
contract amount not to exceed $289,500 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
3. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-013 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the execution of certain lease financing
documents and related instruments and determining other matters in
connection therewith
25.D. AGMT NO. 2008-044 - INMATE FOOD SERVICES - Execute an
amendment with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $70,000 for a one-month term - Police Department
25.E. AGMT NO. 2008-045 AUTOMATED BOOKING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE - With Abbey Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$45,334 for a one-year term - Police Department
25.F. AGMT NO. 2008-046 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM AT THE POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND HOLDING FACILITY
- With Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., in an annual amount not to
exceed $32,960 - Police Department
25.G. AGMT NO. 2008-047 - ACTUARIAL SERVICES - With Bartel Associates,
llC., for a total amount not to exceed $32,000 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
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25.H. AGMT NO. 2008-048 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR GRAND AVENUE WIDENING BETWEEN FIRST ST AND FOURTH
ST (PROJECT 08-1732) - With URS in the amount not to exceed
$229,600 including a 15% contingency - Public Works Agency
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-049 - COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE -
Execute an amendment with Intergraph in an amount not to exceed
$45,000 per year, for a two year term - Public Works Agency.
25.J. AGMT NO. 2008-050 - ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING DESIGN
SERVICES AT THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK AND
SANTIAGO PARK - Execute an amendment with Ann Christoph in the
amount of $72,170 for a total contract in the amount of $155,470 - Public
Works Agency
25.K. AGMTS - PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS FOR 1019 S.
BRISTOL STREET (PROJECT 06-1500)
. AGMT NO. 2008-051 - With the Taing Family Trust in the amount
of $816,795 for purchase and;
. AGMT NO. 2008-052 - With Star Bagel Inc. for $240,000 to execute
an acquisition settlement agreement - Public Works Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITSNARIANCES
31.A.
CONDITIONAL USE:PS~~lt,NP.<2007-17 TO CONS1)RUCrA60-FQOT
HIGH CELLULAR ANTEN',iiiS.'\FOR METRO PCSAti2555.S0.'..UTHMAIN
STREET .' . .,.....;.. ." ....'" . 1 " ' .."."".,.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on February
11, 2008 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Munoz absent)
Applicant: John Koos
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2007-17 as conditioned.
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MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
31.B. VARIANCE NOS. 2007-07, 2007-08 AND 2007-11 TO PERMIT A NEW
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A 3,201 SQUARE FOOT LOT AND
ALLOW FOR A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING
AND FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 711 EASTSIDE DRIVE
Applicant: Jamison Luther
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on January
28, 2008, by a vote of 6-0 (Betancourt absent)
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2007-07 as
conditioned, Variance No. 2007-08 as conditioned, and Variance No.
2007-11 as conditioned.
31.C. VARIANCE NO. 2007-09 AND MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2007-04 TO
ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED LANDSCAPING AND PARKING
FOR A NEW RETAIL BUILDING AT 2230 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE
Applicant: Gaetano Belcore
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on January
28, 2008 by a vote of 6-0 (Betancourt absent)
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2007-09 as
conditioned and Minor Exception No. 2007-04 as conditioned.
31.0. VARIANCE NO. 2007-16 TO ALLOW AN OFFICE BUILDING ON A SITE
THAT DOES NOT MEET LOT SIZE AND STREET FRONTAGE
STANDARDS AND VARIANCE NO. 2007-17 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION
IN THE REQUIRED REAR YARD LANDSCAPE SETBACK AT 3509
WEST FIFTH STREET
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Applicant - James Leung
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission on February
11, 2008 by a vote of 6-0 (Munoz absent)
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2007-16 as
conditioned and Variance No. 2007-17 as conditioned.
TENTATIVE PARCEUTRACT MAPS
32.A. APPEAL NO. 2007-05 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2007-05
[COUNTY MAP NO. 2006-308]) TO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY AT 2727
NORTH BRISTOL STREET
Applicant - Red Mountain Retail, Inc.
On November 28, 2007, the Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution
denying Tentative Parcel Map No. 2007-05 (County Map No. 2006-308).
The applicant submitted a letter appealing this decision for consideration
by the Planning Commission at their January 28, 2008 meeting.
On January 28,2008, the Planning Commission denied Appeal No. 2007-
05 by a vote of 6-0 (Betancourt absent)
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report denying Appeal No. 2007-05
(Tentative Parcel Map No. 2007-05 [County Map No. 2006-308]).
""END OF CONSENT CALENDAR""
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND GRANT PROGRAM
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Motion:
Adopt resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-014 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for Land and Water Conservation
Funds to develop the picnic area at Cabrillo Park
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-015 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for Land and Water Conservation
Funds to develop the picnic area at Santiago Park
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION FOR PROPOSITION 1C
FUNDS FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-016 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana authorizing the submittal of an application to the
California State Department of Housing and Community Development
for funding under the Transit Oriented Development Program; the
execution of a standard agreement and any amendments thereto, if
selected for such funding; and any related documents necessary to
participate in the Transit Oriented Development Program
3. Authorize the Deputy City Manager for Development Services to
execute the application and all documents related thereto.
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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 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE FEBRUARY 5,
2008 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Mayor Pulido announced that an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mayor
Pro Tem Alvarez and Councilmembers Sarmiento and Tinajero would be
looking at developing the Code of Ethics and Conduct required due to the
passage of Measure D at the Special Municipal election held on February
5,2008
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-017 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election of
February 5, 2008
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.0. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOMEOWNERSHIP PRESERVATION
EFFORTS
Continued from the February 4, 2008 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6-0
(Bustamante absent)
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Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-018 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana supporting efforts to address homeownership preservation.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-21 TO
ALLOW THE GOMEZ CHECK CASHING BUSINESS AT 230 WEST
WARNER AVENUE, SUITE 102 - ART MARTINEZ, APPLICANT
The Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 2007-21 as conditioned on December 10, 2007 by a vote
of 3-2 (Betancourt and Leo opposed; Alderete and De La Torre absent)
Set for public hearing at the January 7, 2008 City Council Meeting by a
vote of 5-1 (Tinajero, no, Sarmiento, abstained)
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.
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter February 22, 2008 and
notices mailed.
Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency
presented the staff report
Written Communication: None
Art Martinez, representing the owner spoke in support of the project;
public hearing closed
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Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-019 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-21 to allow a
check cashing facility for the property located at 230 West Warner
Avenue, Suite 102
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
SECOND: Tinajero
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Sarmiento (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.B. PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
Public hearing regarding the proposed Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion, and
Nguoi Viet on February 18, 2008
Human Relations Commission Chair Valerie Amezcua addressed the
Council and explained the recommendations from the Human Relations
Commission.
Written Communication: None
The following individuals advocated on behalf of their respective
organizations:
Speakers
Kathleen Davis Bowman
Marlene Pena Mario
Roy Melcher
Jon Anderson
Robert Diaz
Oliver Lopez
Ron Brown
Sister Eileen McNerney
Oraanization (Tab Number)
WISE Place (71)
Relampago del Cielo (55)
Westend C.O.P (70)
Career Beginnings (10)
OC Bar Foundation (46 & 47)
Achievement Institute of Scientific Studies (3)
Teen Challenge (64)
Taller San Jose (63)
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Pam Starr
Larry Hayner
Jennifer Miramontes
John Raya
Judith Gallaher
Karen Harrington
Debbie Groendal
Melanie Rios Glaser
Lavinia Vega
Tom Linnert
Claire Braeburn
Maricela Rios
Sonya Tabb
Randy Platt & Tish Leon
Juan Hernandez &
Elsa Greenfield
Rueben Martinez
Scott Glubb & Rose Avila
Benjamin Vazquez
Rosie Avila& Anthony
Serrano
Ava Steffens
Jeanne Flint
Christian Anguiano
David Valladolid
Lydia Savala
Cristina Morgenlander
Sundaram Rama
Erualdo Gonzalez
Alejandra Valencia
Public hearing closed
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Paint Your Heart Out (80)
Mercy House (44)
Legal Aid Society of OC (40)
TKO Youth Foundation (68)
Acacia Adult Day Services (2)
Share Ourselves (61)
2-1-1 Orange County
SI. Joseph Ballet (57)
The Villa Center (65)
Think Together (66)
Orange County OnTrack (5)
Human Options (33)
Second Baptist Church (60)
Community Senior Serv (21 & 22)
Community Service Program (23)
Literacy Enrichment Achievement Plus (56)
OC Youth Commission - Wrestling (52)
EI Centro Cultural de Mexico (27)
OC Youth Commission - Boxing (51)
KidWorks
Women Helping Women (72)
Latino Center for Prevention and Action (37)
Parent Institute (54)
Santa Ana Friends for the Animals (59)
CSM Humanitarian Organization (26)
The Cambodian Family (9)
EI Centro (27)
Blind Children's Learning Center (7)
Councilmember Tinajero left the meeting 9:35 p.m.
Motion:
Continue the matter 30 days (April?, 2008 City Council Meeting)
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JOINT SESSION COUNCIUCRA
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:51 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AND THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING
80A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 809 EAST SANTA ANA BLVD.
Legal Notice published in the Orange Country Register on February 22,
2008 and March 1, 2008
Written Communication: None
No speaker requests; public hearing closed
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-020 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the Sale of Agency owned property located at 809
E. Santa Ana Boulevard; authorizing the Deputy City Manager for
Development Services to execute documents as necessary; and making
certain findings with respect thereto, on behalf of the City
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Jair Vasquez, Jesus Rodriguez, and Rick Niedermayer addressed issues relative to the
use of Eddie West Stadium for soccer clubs
Alex Vega raised general concerns about issues affecting the City of Santa Ana
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90.A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez
. Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Arthur Carmona
ADJOURNMENT - 10:34 p.m. to March 17, 2008, The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park,
1801 E. Chestnut, Pat Johns Classroom, 2nd Floor of the Big Red
Barn in the Crean Family Farm
In Memory of Arthur Carmona
,
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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