HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-18 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 18, 2008
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PlAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:20 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
ABSENT: CARLOS BUSTAMANTE,
Councilmember
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pulido
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to Jose I. Gonzalez (Youth Commission -
Alternate) and Patrick D. Yrarrazaval (Planning Commission).
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney reported on following items: Jose Garcia, WCAB Case No. ANA
0398857; Kelly Waelder, WCAB Case No. RIV 0047856; Fred Davis, Claim #08-4346 &
06-3687; Samm v. City of Santa Ana; see Item 19.A. for details
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS - see items 11.A. and 18.A.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the consent Calendar
. Items 11.A. and 18.A. pulled per public speaker request
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· Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento requested to be recorded as
abstaining on Item 11.B.
· Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez pulled Item 25.G. for separate discussion
· Councilmember Benavides pulled item 39.A. for separate discussion
· An excuse request for Council member Bustamante from the meeting of August
18,2008
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
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.A. Regular Meeting of July 21, 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 MUNICIPAL CODE PURCHASING RULES
AND REGULATIONS
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Placed on first reading at the July 7, 2008 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the O.C. Reporter on August 8, 2008
George Garcia requested more advanced notice of ordinances to be
published.
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2770 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana amending Section 2-807 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
relating to non-bid purchases
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
11.B. ORDINANCE ENABLING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Placed on first reading at the July 7, 2008 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5-0 (Pulido and Sarmiento abstained)
Published in the O.C. Reporter on August 8,2008
Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 11.B. due to the proximity of his business
to the proposed project area.
Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 11. B. because he
represents a client in the proposed project area.
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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ORDINANCE NS-2771 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana adding Article XX to Chapter 13 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code related to establishment of Community Management Districts
11.C. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS
Placed on first reading at the July 7, 2008, City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the O.C. Reporter on August 8,2008
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2772 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of
Santa Ana and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees'
Retirement System
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
APPOINTMENTS
13.A. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Appoint Jonathan Espinoza (Resident Ward 6) to the Youth
Commission (Alternate) nominated by Councilmember Tinajero as
the Ward 6 representative for a partial term expiring December 14,
2010 (replacing M. Klucken)
13.B. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Appoint Michael L. Macres to the Personnel Board nominated by
Councilmember Sarmiento as the Ward 1 representative for a partial
term expiring December 9,2008. (replacing F. McClellan)
13.C. APPOINTMENT
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Motion:
Appoint Charles L. Dobson to the Civic Center Commission as
recommended by staff for a term expiring June 30, 2012. (replacing
A. Avery)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
B.D. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Public Safety
Date
OS/27/08
CHAPTER 3 APPEALS
18.A.
HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT RELATED
DECLARATION OF A VICIOUS DOG
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO APPEAL OF
PURSUANT TO
Daniel Miller, appellant, addressed the Council and requested that the
Council reject the Hearing Officer's report and recommendation. Mr. Miller
has also submitted written exceptions to the Hearing Officer's report in
accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Section 3-9. The
following individuals spoke in opposition to the vicious dog designation:
Dee Pollard, Marcelo Lutges, Rita Nga Pham, Sheri Grant, and Fred
George Turati.
Following public comments, the Mayor temporarily placed the matter
on the dais, and requested that the Santa Ana Chief of Police discuss the
matter with the appellant while the Council continues consideration of the
remainder of the items on the Agenda. At the end of the regular meeting
the Chief of Police requested a continuance of two weeks to determine if
there was an administrative resolution to this matter.
Motion:
Continue matter to September 2, 200B.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion:
Approve settlements.
Jose Garcia, WCAB Case No. ANA 0398857 - Compromise and Release
$75,000 and Stipulated Disability $32,130;
Kelly Waelder, WCAB Case No. RIV 0047856 - Compromise and Release
$95,000;
Fred Davis, Claim #08-4346 & 06-3687 - Compromise and Release
$25,000;
Samm v. City of Santa Ana, $10,000
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Motion:
Excuse the absence of Councilmember Bustamante from the August
18,2008 City Council Meeting.
19.C. INVESTMENTS REPORT - QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2008 - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY
Motion:
Receive and file report.
19.D. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
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Motion:
Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from
various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule
outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045. (Finance &
Management Services Agency, Personnel Services Agency and
Police Department)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2008-055 - 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 (A-2008-208) with the California
Office of Traffic Safety
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-9 - Accepting the California
Office of Traffic Safety, oUt Enforcement and Awareness Program
Grant funds in the amount of $216,583.00 into the revenue account
and appropriate same into the California Office of Traffic Safety, DUI
Enforcement and Awareness Program expenditure accounts.
20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
REVENUE FUNDS
Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 08-137 - Recognizing $1,788,395
in Criminal Activity Revenue Funds and appropriate same into the
Criminal Activity Expenditure Accounts.
20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING COUNTY OF ORANGE,
FAMILY AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER FUNDS FOR THE CORBIN
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
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Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-012 - Recognizing $35,248 in
the County of Orange, Family and Communities Together program
revenue account and appropriating same to the Families and
Communities Together program expenditure account.
PROJECTS MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE CONCORD STREET BLOCK WALL AT
CAMBRIDGE RESERVOIR (PROJECT NO. 08-3212)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to C & B Concrete Contractors, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $52,922 for construction of the Concord
Street Block Wall at Cambridge Reservoir.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $68,700.
23.B. CONTRACT AWARD FOR CENTRAL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. 08-3209)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to J. A. Salazar Construction and Supply
Corporation, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with
unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $796,630 for
construction of the Central City Neighborhood Water Main
Replacement.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $1,006,300.
23.C. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO.1; CIVIC CENTER PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGES RENOVATION (PROJECT NOS. 06-9092 AND 08-9098)
Motion:
Approve Change Order No. 1 for Civic Center Pedestrian Bridges
Renovation for an estimated cost of $79,928.
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23.D. CONTRACT AWARD FOR KIWANIS BASKETBALL COURT AT CARL
THORNTON PARK (PROJECT NO. 08-6027-C)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated
amount of $104,679 for construction of the Kiwanis Basketball
Court at Carl Thornton Park.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $146,500.
23.E. CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAIN LIBRARY - TEEN CENTER
BASEMENT RENOVATION (PROJECT NO. 07-2400)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Big West Construction, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $140,000 for the Teen Center Basement
Renovation in Santa Ana Main Library.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $189,000.
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.Q.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2008-209 - PLAN CHECK SERVICES - With Willdan
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $130,000 - Planning & Building
Agency
25.B. AGMT NO. 2008-210 - HISTORIC RESOURCE STUDIES - With Sapphos
Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 - Planning & Building
Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 2008-211 - ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE - With Dell/ASAP
Software in the amount of $31,000 for a total contract amount of $101,000
and extend the term of the agreement for two additional years - Finance &
Management Services Agency
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25.D. AGMT NO. 2008-212 - CABLING SERVICES AND RELATED
EQUIPMENT - With Pacific Coast Cabling Inc. for a one-year period in an
amount not to exceed $150,000 per year - Finance & Management
Services Agency
25.E. AGMTS - ON-CALL SERVICES FOR WATER AND SEWER
EMERGENCIES - With Doty Bros. Construction Company (AGMT NO.
2008-213), Paulus Engineering, Inc. (AGMT NO. 2008-214) and Ken
Thompson, Inc. (AGMT NO. 2008-215), in an amount not to exceed
$130,000 each - Public Works Agency
25.F. AGMTS - ON-CALL ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES _
With DMJM Harris (AGMT NO. 2008-216), URS (AGMT NO. 2008-217),
Penco Engineering (AGMT NO. 2008-218) and Psomas (AGMT NO.
2008-219) in the amount not to exceed $200,000 for each firm - Public
Works Agency
25.G. AGMTS - PROGRAM YEAR 2008-09 YOUTH PROGRAM OPERATOR
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements with the following Youth Program Operators for
Program Year 2008-09 for a total of $828,073 - Community
Development Agency
· AGMT NO. 2008-220 - With Christian Latino Association of
Music and Arts to provide training in music technology, work
experience, job preparation, tutoring, and job placement for
ten Out-of-School Youth in an amount of $48,230, through
June 30, 2009;
· AGMT NO. 2008-221 - With Orange County Children's
Therapeutic Arts Center to provide tutoring, job preparation,
work experience, and job placement for fifteen Out-of-School
Youth in an amount of $1 07,000, through June 30, 2009;
· AGMT NO. 2008-222 - With Orange County Conservation
Corps to provide on-the-job training, tutoring, job
preparation, and job placement for Out-of-School Youth in
an amount of $114,174, through June 30, 2009. The total
number of youth to be served will be negotiated by July 30,
2008;
· AGMT NO. 2008-223 - With Orange County Department of
Education to provide tutoring, career development, job
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preparation, and job placement for twenty In-School Youth in
an amount of $97,077, through June 30, 2009;
. AGMT NO. 2008-224 - With Orange County Youth
Commission to provide tutoring, mentoring, job preparation,
and job placement for In-School Youth and Out-of-School
Youth in an amount of $71 ,904, through June 30, 2009. The
total number of youth to be served will be negotiated by July
30, 2008;
. AGMT NO. 2008-225 - With Orangewood Children's
Foundation to provide tutoring, job preparation, and
placement for fifteen Out-of-School Youth in an amount of
$95,475, through June 30, 2009;
. AGMT NO. 2008-226 - With Santa Ana Unified School
District/ROP to provide mentoring, work experience, and
placement for thirty In-School Youth in an amount of
$163,350, through June 30, 2009; and
. AGMT NO. 2008-227 - With Taller San Jose to provide
vocational training, job preparation, and placement Out-of-
School Youth in an amount of $130,863, through June 30,
2009. The total number of youth to be served will be
negotiated by July 30, 2008.
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana
W/OIRlK Center for the Youth Service Provider Navigator
service to June 30, 2009, and increase the funding by $254,757
(AGMT NO. 2008-228).
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
25.H. AGMTS - MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MANDATED
ONE-STOP PARTNERS - With the following:
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. AGMT NO. 2008-229 - State of California Employment
Development Department,
. AGMT NO. 2008-230 - Orange County Social Services Agency
. AGMT NO. 2008-231 - Orange County Workforce Investment
Board/Senior Community Service Employment Program
. AGMT NO. 2008-232 - Asian American Senior Citizens Service
Center
. AGMT NO. 2008-233 - Goodwill Industries of Orange County
. AGMT NO. 2008-234 - State Department of Rehabilitation
. AGMT NO. 2008-235 - Rancho Santiago Community College
DistricUSanta Ana College
. AGMT NO. 2008-236 - Santa Ana Unified School DistricUCentral
County Regional Occupational Program
. AGMT NO. 2008-237 - Community Action Partnership of Orange
County
. AGMT NO. 2008-238 - Santa Ana One-Stop Center
. AGMT NO. 2008-239 - The Southern California Indian Center.
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-240 - SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION _
Renew the agreement with Anaheim Memorial Medical Center - Police
Department
25.J. AGMT NO. 2008-206 - JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR
INTEGRATED LAW & JUSTICE AGENCY FOR ORANGE COUNTY _
Execute an amendment for the Joint Powers Agreement in the Integrated
Law & Justice Agency for Orange County - Police Department
25.K. AGMT NO. 2008-241 - EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE RENEWALS-
Execute agreements for employee group life and accidental death &
dismemberment, long term disability, medical and dental insurance _
Personnel Services Agency
25.L. AGMT NO. 2008-242 - ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER DONATIONS
AND GRANTS - With Charitable Ventures of Orange County - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
25.M. AGMT NO. 2008-243 - VETERINARY SERVICES FOR THE SANTA ANA
ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK - With Dr. Scott Weldy in the amount of
$68,000 for a one-year term - Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Agency
25.N. AGMT NO. 2008-244 - PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
SERVICES - With Bucknam & Associates, for the not to exceed amount of
$100,000 - Public Works Agency
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25.0. AGMT NO. 2008-245 - PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR BRISTOL
STREET CORRIDOR (PROJECT 06-1500) - With Deutsche Bank
National Trust for the purchase of the property located at 1239 W. Raymar
Street in the amount of $235,000 - Public Works Agency
25.P. AGMT NO. 2008-246 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR BUilDING
REPAIRS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT GRAND CENTRAL
ARTS CENTER - with the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Santa Ana (Agency) in the amount of $35,000 - Community
Development Agency
25.a. AGMT NO. 2008-247 - INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES - With Correctional
Managed Care Medical Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed
$1,200,570 - Police Department
25.R. TERMINATE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHLAND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE WORKING CAPITAL lOAN
PROGRAM
Recommended action approved by the Santa Ana Empowerment Zone
Corporation at its July 23, 2008 meeting by a vote of 12-0 (Arjonilla,
Carricchi, Martinez, Medrano, Price, Rama, Reyna, absent)
Motion:
Terminate the agreement with Southland Economic Development
Corporation for the Empowerment Zone Working Capital Loan program
with the understanding that any net proceeds from the judgment and
any other accounts receivables would be returned to the Santa Ana
Empowerment Corporation.
MISCELLANOUS BUDGET
29.A. PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS ON BRISTOL STREET FROM
McFADDEN AVENUE TO THIRD STREET
Motion:
Authorize a payment to Southern California Edison (SCE) in the
amount not to exceed $135,564.16 including a 15% contingency for
unforeseen conditions as a payment for the installation of new street
lights on Bristol Street from McFadden Avenue to Third Street.
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LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITSNARIANCES
31.A. MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2008-01, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS.
2008-10 AND 2008-11 - 1125 E. SEVENTEENTH STREET
Filed by Garo Nazarian, on behalf of North Park Plaza, Inc., to allow a
reduction in the required off-street and to allow two professional trade
schools
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on July 14,
2008 by a vote of 4-0 (Gartner and Leo absent)
Applicant: Garo Nazarian
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Minor Exception No. 2008-
01 as conditioned, Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-10 as
Conditioned and Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-11 as conditioned.
31.B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-25 - 1830 NORTH BRISTOL
STREET
Filed by Casper Development Resources, Inc. to allow after-hours for
Carl's Jr. Restaurant at 1830 North Bristol Street
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on July 14,
2008 by a vote of 4-0
Applicant: Casper Development Resources, Inc.
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2008-25 as conditioned.
MISCELLANOUS LAND USE
39.A. PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2008-06
Filed by City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency, to rename the sports court within the Kiwanis Barrier Free Park at
Thornton Park as the Raul Ayala, Jr. Sports Court at 2709 South Linda
Way.
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Recommended action approved by the Board of Recreation and Parks on
May 28, 2008 by a vote of 6-0 and by the Planning Commission on July 14,
2008 by a vote of 5-0 (Gartner absent)
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report and affirm the naming of the sports
court within the Kiwanis Barrier Free Park at Thornton Park as the
Raul Ayala, Jr. Sports Court (Public Facilities Naming No. 2008-06).
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante, Pulido (2)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
50A ORDINANCE ADDING DIVISION 6 TO CHAPTER 15 REGARDING
STATE FRANCHISED VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS
Motion:
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
adding Division 6 to Chapter 15 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code,
regarding State franchised video service providers
MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES:
None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT TO
INTEGRATED LAW AND JUSTICE AGENCY FOR ORANGE COUNTY
(ILJAOC)
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2008-056- A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana authorizing the City of Santa Ana Police Department to
authorize the expenditure of funds for services provided as part of the City
of Santa Ana's membership in the Integrated Law and Justice Agency for
Orange County for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
55.B. RESOI_UTION FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT
APPLICATIONS
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2008-057 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana supporting state funding of four projects and authorizing the
Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit the projects for
funding under the State's Safe Routes to School Program
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MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY DEFERRING
COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 8,2008.
Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning & Building
Agency
No written communication
Brian Starr, representing the Business Industry Association spoke in
support of this 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
to temporarily supersede certain provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code and to permit developers to defer payment of certain development
impact fees, and to permit the extension of inactive building permits and
permit applications
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
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75.8. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2008-03
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 8,2008.
Filed by the City of Santa Ana, to amend Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code in order to allow indoor sports facilities within the Light
Industrial (M1) zoning district.
Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director, Planning & Building
Agency
No written communication
No speakers; public hearing closed
Motion:
1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental
Report No. 2008-127.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code adding
standards for indoor sport facilities (ZOA 2008-03)
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:05 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AND THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING
80A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF AGENCY-OWNED PROPERTY
(FY08-09) 626-628 E. SANTA ANA BLVD., 809Y:. E. SANTA ANA BLVD.
630 N. GARFIELD ST., AND 604 N. LACY ST.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on August 4 and
11,2008.
Staff presentation by Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager for
Development Service
No written communication
No speakers; public hearing closed
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-010 - repaying a loan from
the General Fund and transferring the same to the Capital Outlay
Fund, and recognizing the proceeds from the sale of properties and
appropriating the same into the Merged Housing Set Aside Fund.
2. AGMT NO. 2008-248 - Authorize the City Manager to execute all
required documents for the acquisition of real property located at
626-628 E. Santa Ana Blvd., 809% E. Santa Ana Blvd., 630 N.
Garfield St. and 604 N. Lacy St. from the Santa Ana Community
Redevelopment Agency for the amount of $373,000 plus normal
escrow closing costs.
3. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2008-058 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the sale of agency-owned property located at
626-628 E. Santa Ana Boulevard, 809 % E. Santa Ana Boulevard, 630
N. Garfield Street, and 604 N. Lacy Street to the City of Santa Ana;
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: Tinajero
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
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80.B. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOUSING
CORPORATION FOR 1006,1012, AND 1015 LOGAN
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on August 4 and
11, 2008.
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on July 15, 2008, by a vote of 4-0 (Reyna, Villasenor
absent)
Staff presentation by Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Manager for
Development Service
No written communication
George Garcia asked how the City obtained the property; Sam Romero
spoke in support of the project; Allan Baldwin, representing the Orange
County Community Housing Corporation addressed the Council in support
of the disposition and development agreement.
Public hearing closed
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2008-059 - A resolution of the City Council of Santa Ana
making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by
the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana pursuant
to a Disposition and Development Agreement (AGMT NO. 2008-249)
between the Agency and Orange County Community Housing Corporation
for the sale of certain real property and approving the sale of said real
property upon the terms and conditions contained in that agreement
MOTION: Pulido
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
George Garcia addressed several general issues; Jim Walker announced that in
November, there will be a disaster preparedness fair in Santa Ana; Debbie McEwen
raised concerns about the response time for the Graffiti Hot Line and the dangers of the
sign twirlers at busy intersections.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90.A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
. Announced that on August 30, 2008 at 11 :00 a.m. the Friends of the
Santa Ana Zoo will be unveiling a new conservation themed carousel
at the zoo featuring endangered animals
. Noted that he attended an open gallery night on the 3rd Saturday of the
month at the Santiago lofts; asked staff to coordinate with Artist
Village, Santiago Lofts and CityPlace to better advertise the featured
nights each month at the three locations
. Wished a Happy Birthday to Sal Tinajero's son, Vince
Councilmember Martinez
. Noted that she has received calls from members of the Historic
Resources Commission relative to changes being proposed for the
Twist-Bassler house by the developer without going through the
Historic Resources Commission
. Noted that last week she visited the zoo with a couple of students on a
"Santa Ana Day"
. Noted that the City needed to discuss the Ware Disposal issues and
that a resolution of the issues in the Logan Neighborhood was needed
. Asked the Chief of Police to comment on departmental plans to curtail
gang activity in the City
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
. Noted that much of the information related to the Police Department's
plans related to curtailing gang activity is confidential; she encouraged
a private meeting with the Police Chief
. Noted that she attended a ceremony at the Howe-Waffle House and
asked staff to work with the historical society in obtaining some kind of
marker for the facility to place on Civic Center Drive
. Reminded parents that the new school year was approaching and that
the focus should be on preparing children for the new school term
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Councilmember Benavides
· Noted that there were many events for residents each month including:
the Artist Village Walk on the 1st Saturday of each month, the Santiago
Street Lofts event on the 3rd Saturday of each month, and the
celebration at CityPlace on the 3rd Friday of each month
· Noted that there is a new restaurant, Tommy Pastrami, in Downtown
Santa Ana
· Announced that there would be a street fair on the 800 block of South
Townsend Street this weekend as a sign of the community coming
together
Councilmember Tinaiero
· Reminded residents that sign ups for Pop Warner football will be
closing in a few days; thanked Parks and Recreation Agency for its
outreach efforts in notifying families of the opportunities to sign up for
the upcoming football season
· Noted that due to the start of a new school season, there will be
increases in traffic around school sites
Mavor Pulido
· Reminded all residents to drive carefully
ADJOURNMENT - 7:58 p.m
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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