HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-19 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 79, 2008
CALLED TO ORDER Police Department Community Room
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
6:02 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor (6:08 p.m.)
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
RITA GALLARDO, Chief Assistant Clerk of
the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Councilmember Bustamante
The City Attorney reported on the item related to Miguel Macias vs. City of Santa Ana
WCAB Case # RIV 0039423; et al, Compromise and Release, $125,000 (See item
19.A. for motion)
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS -None
Motion:
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Pulido (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. - 10.B.)
10.A. Closed Session Meetings of May 5, 2008 City Council and Community
Redevelopment Agency
10.B. Regular Meeting of May 5, 2008
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
11.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING HOURS OF SALE OF FIREWORKS
Placed on first reading at the May 5, 2008 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the O.C. Reporter on May 9, 2008
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WORK STUDY SESSION
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2766 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending section 14-55 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to hours of sale of Safe and Sane fireworks.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion:
Approve settlement:
Miguel Macias vs. City of Santa Ana WCAB Case # RIV 0039423; et al,
Compromise and Release, $125,000
19.6. EXCUSED ABSENCES -None
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
WORK STUDY SESSION
W.S.A. CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA'S
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS -City Attorney and Clerk of the
Council Offices
Jose Sandoval, Chief Assistant City Attorney, presented a brief overview
of the process related to the creation of Code of Ethics for the City of
Santa Ana as presented to the City Council for their review. Rita Gallardo,
Chief Assistant Clerk of the Council, introduced JoAnne Speers, Executive
Director of the Institute for Local Government. Highlights of this
presentation are as follows:
• Discussed rule-based versus values-based ethics codes and the
elements of a value-based code and why value-based codes are
preferred over rule based codes
Discussed the draft values chosen by Commissions/Boards and
the Ad-Hoc Committee: Integrity & Honesty,
Responsibility/Protecting the Public's Interest,
Fairness/Accountability, Respect, and Proper & Efficient Use of
Public Resources
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WORK STUDY SESSION
• Discussed the legal context and the scope of ethics laws; list of
"do's" rather than "don'ts" important to consider; reflects aspirations
for conduct based on community's standards; adds another source
of guidance for public officials
• Three parts to consider for code: code of ethics, expressions of
values (code of conduct), and implementation strategy
• Implementation strategy for the Code of Ethics: Goal: become part
of the culture of ethics in public service in Santa Ana, must be
publicized, and will be the standard by which public officials are
measured in the City
• Ms. Speers complimented the process the City of Santa Ana used
to formulate the Code of Ethics
Councilmember Martinez left the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
W.S.B. FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 CITY BUDGET OVERVIEW -Finance &
Management Services Agency
Catherine Standiford, Assistant City Manager, presented an overview of
the 2008-2009 City's budget. Highlights of this presentation are as
follows:
Discussed the economic outlook of the City including slower
growth, housing slump and energy costs impacting tax revenues,
and, noted that construction and financial markets will be weakest
sectors in Orange County
Reviewed the City's revenue sources and appropriations,
Council/community priorities including public safety, improved
transportation infrastructure, deferred Park maintenance, ensured
long-term financial stability, improved public access to City Council
meetings, and continued funding for expanded library services;
proposed workforce changes; modified miscellaneous fees
Budget also includes an emphasis on expenditure controls and
maintaining funding of all front-line programs and services
Public Hearing for the budget will be held at the next Council
meeting to be held on June 2, 2008
Materials related to the budget are available for review on the
City's website and in the Clerk of the Council's office
Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST -None
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CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90.A. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT -None
90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinaiero
Thanked staff for their presentation of the City's budget and
commented on the number of employees who will retire in the
upcoming year which will have an impact on the budget
Councilmember Benavides
Encourages the community to become involved in the City's
budget process and reminded the public that materials for the
budget are available for review; Reminded the community of the
June 2, 2008 Public Hearing for the adoption of the City's budget
Councilmember Bustamante
• Congratulated budget staff for their efforts on the budget and
stated that over the years, the City's administration has done a
good job of managing the fiscal health of the City
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
Thanked employees for a job well done throughout the City of
Santa Ana
Reminded the community of the next graffiti clean-up to be held on
May 31, 2008, in the area of the Windsor Village North
Neighborhood, located near Willits and Fairview
ADJOURNMENT - 7:24 p.m.
Rita Gallardo
Chief Assistant Clerk of the Council
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