HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-06 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 6, 2008
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:07 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
PATRICIA HEALY, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pulido
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
MAYOR PULIDO
Leonard M. Correa Jr.
Robert A. Thyr
Glen R. West
Jeffrey S. Van Es
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Forensic Specialist I, Police Department
Fleet Equipment Technician II,
Plumbing Inspector, Planning & Building
Police Officer, Police Department
Fred J. Gonzales Jr.
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Police Services Dispatcher, Police Department
Rebecca Luna-Garcia
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Supervising Library Services Assistant, Library
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Albertson's, proclaiming
September 22nd through September 26th "Healthy Eaters Week".
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Don Cribb and
the "Orange County Nursery" in appreciation of their combined efforts to donate
approximately 80 mature nursery trees to the City of Santa Ana.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Dr. Thanh
Nguyen in recognition of his 2008 California Small Business Person of the Year award.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Te-Kenjutsu-
Kan Karate-Do Organization in recognition of their participation in the 50th State
Hawaiian Okinawan International Karate Championships.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to
Louise Obester, RN and Karen Kelly, RN in Appreciation and Recognition of their
Heroic Life Saving Actions for Santa Ana Police Officer Edward Gutierrez.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ AND
COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo in recognition of the
"Opening of the New Carousel" at the Santa Ana Zoo.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
five Orange County Faith Based Organizations in recognition of their partnership with
Santa Ana Police Department's "Operation Restore Peace".
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to
Michael Maceranka to congratulate him for being selected as an "ABC7/NFL High
School Coach of the Week".
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Roy Alvarado made general comments related to Item 11A
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the consent Calendar
· Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C. and pulled Item 20.8.
for separate discussion
· Council member Martinez pulled Item 20A for separate discussion
· Councilmember Benavides pulled Item 23A for separate discussion
· Council member Sarmiento pulled item 25.L. for separate discussion
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent Motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. and 10.B.)
10A Closed Session Meeting of September 15, 2008
10.B. Regular Meeting of September 15, 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
11A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2008-02 - 520 S. HARBOR
BOULEVARD
Placed on first reading at the September 2, 2008, City Council meeting
and approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the O.C. Reporter on September 19, 2008
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Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2773 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana approving and adopting a negative declaration for environmental
review No. 2006-87 and amending the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2)
loning District to rezone the property located at 520 South Harbor
Boulevard from single family residential to General Commercial (lOA No.
2008-02)
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
APPOINTMENTS
13.A. APPOINTMENT
Motion:
Appoint Carah Reed (Ward 3 resident) to the Early Prevention and
Intervention Commission (EPIC) nominated by Councilmember
Martinez as the Ward 2 representative for a partial term expiring
December 14,2010, (replacing Melanie Flores)
13.B. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT BOARD
Motion:
Appoint Ms. Maryann Conway, Rehabilitation Supervisor, State
Department of Rehabilitation, as a public sector member on the
Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board
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13.C. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Public Safety
Date
07/22/08
B.D. BOARDS AND COMMISSION ATTENDANCE REPORT - APRIL 2008
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2008
Motion:
Receive and file Boards and Commission Bi-annual Attendance
Report for the period of April 2008 through September 2008.
CHAPTER 3 APPEALS
18.A. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT RECOMMENDATION RELATED TO
VICIOUS DOG DECLARATION
Continued from the August 18, 2008 City Council meeting by a vote of 6-0
(Bustamante absent); and September 2, 2008 City Council meeting by a
vote of 7 -0
MOTION:
Continue the matter to the November 17, 2008 City Council Meeting.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Pulido (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
19.B. 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 April 1 and June 30, 2008 valued at $25,000 and less.
19.C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS
Motion:
Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from
various City departments in accordance with the retention schedule
outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045. (City Manager's Office)
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted no on Item 19.C.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - ACCEPTING FY 2008 BYRNE
DISCRETIONARY GRANT FOR INTERNET SAFETY FOR KIDS
PROGRAM
Motion:
1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-19 - Recognizing FY 2008
Byrne Discretionary Grant funds in the amount of $89,435 in revenue
account and appropriate same in the FY 2008 Byrne Discretionary
Grant expenditure account.
2. 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. 2008-264 - INTERNET SAFETY FOR KIDS PROGRAM -
With Web Wise Kids in an amount not to exceed $89,435 - Police
Department
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20.B.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE
GENERATION 2008 CLlCK.IT OR TICKET GRANT AWARD
NEXT
Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-021 . Accepting the 2009
Next Generation Click.lt or Ticket Grant award in the amount of
$34,389 into the revenue account and appropriate same into the
2009 Next Generation Click-It or Ticket Grant Overtime expenditure
account.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.F.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 06-125 - PAINT AND SUPPLIES - Renew the contract with
Vista Paint Corporation for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed
$85,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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22.B. SPEC. NO. 07-069 - CHEMICALS, SOIL, PLANT, AND WATER
TREATMENT - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY -
Renew the contracts for a one-year period in the amounts as follows:
Vendor: location:
Western Farm Service Santa Ana
Waterline Technologies, Inc. Santa Ana
Amount:
$70,000
$50,000
22.C. SPEC. NO. 07-071 - WATERWORKS FITTINGS AND SUPPLIES _
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with Ferguson
Waterworks for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $45,000 -
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.0. SPEC. NO. 08-049 - CLEAN AIR SEPARATOR SYSTEM - Award a
contract to Fleming Environmental, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$187,019 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC. 08-057 - TACTICAL LIGHTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion:
1. Reject the bid from San Diego Police Equipment Co., Inc. as
nonresponsive to the specification.
2. Award a contract to Botach Tactical for tactical lights in the
amount not to exceed $40,945; and an additional $15,000 for an
annual blanket contract for miscellaneous supplies.
22.F. BID SPEC. 08-058 HEATING, VENTilATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) UNITS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a
contract to Kaiser Sales Corporation in an amount not to exceed
$54,844.75 - Finance & Management Services Agency
PROJECTS MAINTENANCE. REHABILITATION. IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR JEROME PARK RENOVATION (PROJECT
NO. 06-6408)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Lehman Construction Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the lump sum unit bid
price plus eleven alternates in the estimated amount of $2,346,186
for the construction of the Jerome Center renovation project.
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2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $3,167,300.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
23.B. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FLOWER STREET BRIDGE
REHABILITATION OVER SANTIAGO CREEK (PROJECT NO. 1780)
Motion:
Amend the contract with Noeticorp increasing the contingency
amountfrom $46,440 to $116,100.
23.C. CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2008/2009 OMNIBUS CONCRETE
REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. 09-1740M)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Kormx, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of
$367,015 for construction of 2008/2009 Omnibus Concrete
Replacement Project.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $458,800.
23.0. CONTRACT AWARD FOR BELLA VISTA AND CASA BONITA
NEIGHBORHOOD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 08-
3211)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to J. DeSigio Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $1,362,651 for construction of Bella Vista
and Cas a Bonita water main improvements.
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2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $1,703,300.
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 25.0.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2008-265 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-08 - With Alejo G. Velarde for the structure at
1110 South Birch Street - Planning & Building Agency
25.B. AGMT NO. 2008-266 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-10 - With Susan Anthony for the structure at 202
West Eighteenth Street - Planning & Building Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 2008-267 - LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM SERVICE
AND SUPPORT - With The Library Corporation, Inc. for a total amount
not to exceed $30,000 - Library
25.0. AGMTS - TECHNICAL TEMPORARY PERSONNEL AND CONSULTING
- Execute amendments in a total amount not to exceed $3,590,000 for a
one-year term with the following vendors:
.
NO. 2008-268 - Concorde Consulting, Inc.,
NO. 2008-269 - SoftMaster, Inc.,
NO. 2008-270 - The Comdyn Group, Inc.
NO. 2008-271 - Telfords
.
.
.
25.E. AGMT NO. 2008-272 - MAINTENANCE SERVICES - With Midori
Gardens Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for the current fiscal year, for a
total annual contract amount not to exceed $600,000 and amending the
date of the agreement to coincide with the fiscal year - Public Works
Agency
25.F. AGMT NO. 2008-273 - BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR (PROJECT 06-
1500-C) - With Bank of America, National Association, in its capacity as
Trustee of the 7-Eleven Employees' Trust for $155,000 for property
located at 1020 S. Bristol Street - Public Works Agency
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25.G. AGMT NO. 2008-274 - SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES - With
Houston Harris PCS, Inc. for a one-year term extension in an amount not
to exceed $300,000 - Public Works Agency
25.H. AGMT NO. 2008-275 - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
PROGRAMMING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES - Execute an
amendment with Redlands Software Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$8,330 - Public Works Agency
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-276 - CABLE TV CONSULTING SERVICES - Execute
an amendment with Communications Support Group for a one-year period
in an amount not to exceed $85,870 - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2008-277 - GENERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIRS - With Dixie Diesel and Electric Inc., for a two-year period
with provision for three one-year renewals in an amount not to exceed
$40,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
25.K. AGMT NO. 2008-278 - MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING - With
the Santa Ana Housing Authority and Santa Ana Federal Empowerment
Zone as mandated One-Stop partners - Community Development
Services Agency
25.L. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATI.DN AD~USTMENT RECOGNIZING
FRIENDS OF THE SANTA ANA ZOO'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO TIERRA
DE LAS PAMPAS EXHIBIT AT THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE
PARK-
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2008-279 - With the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo for the
development of the Tierra de las Pampas Exhibit at the Santa Ana
Zoo at Prentice Park - Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Agency
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-20 - Recognizing $500,213
in donations from the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo and various other
contributions 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.
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MOTION: Sanniento
SECOND: Benavides
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sanniento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.M. AGMT NO. 2008-280 AUTOMATED BOOKING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE - With the Abbey Group, Inc. in a total aggregate amount
not to exceed $54,000 for a one-year term - Police Department
25.N. AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION FOR SEASONAL AND OTHER
UNAFFILIATED CLASSES OF NON-CIVIL SERVICE PART TIME
EMPLOYEES
1. AGMT NO. 2008-281 - With the Service Employees International
Union, Local 721, (SEIU) regarding wages, hours and other terms
and conditions of employment for part-time non-civil service
employees - Personnel Services Agency
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-066 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana to amend Resolution Nos. 82-110 and 85-27 to
reflect changes regarding represented part-time titles and provide pay
increases for all unaffiliated part-time titles for Fiscal years 2008-2009
25.0. AGMT NO. 2008-282 - WATER MONITORING WELLS AT FISHER AND
SANTIAGO PARKS - With the Orange County Water District - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
29.A. DONATION ACCEPTANCE OF ADULT AND CHILD VICTIM
EMERGENCY BAGS AND RESOURCE DIRECTORIES FROM CRIME
SURVIVORS - Police Department
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Motion:
Authorize the acceptance of 25 Adult and 25 Child Victim emergency
bags, as well as 100 Resource Directories.
29.B. PAYMENT TO METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (MWD) FOR TWO
SERVICE CONNECTIONS ON BRISTOL STREET - Public Works
Agency
Motion:
Authorize payment to Metropolitan Water District in an amount not to
exceed $400,000 as a payment for the design and construction
support for Metropolitan Water District modifications of Service
Connection SA-03 and Willits Pressure Structure on Bristol Street at
McFadden Avenue and at Raymar Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA
STATE PARKS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-067 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for grant funds from the
Recreational Trails Program for the Flower Street Bike Trail Gap Closure
Project
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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55.B. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT IN THE DOWNTOWN
Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 55.B. due to the proximity of his business
to the proposed project area and he left the dais for this item only. Mayor
Pro Tem Alvarez assumed the Chair.
Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 55.B. because he
represents a client in the proposed project area, and left the dais.
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-068 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana stating its intention to establish the Downtown Santa Ana
Community Management District and to levy and collect assessments
within such District pursuant to Article XX, Chapter 13 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code and setting a time and place for hearing objections
thereto.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Sarmiento, Pulido (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - 2008/09 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES FUND GRANT
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on September 19, 2008
No written communication
No speakers; public hearing closed
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-069 - A resolution of the City of Council of the
City of Santa Ana to approve the proposed expenditure plan for the 2008-
2009 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75.B. PUBLIC HEARING - ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ORANGE COUNTY FACILITIES AND
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on September 19,
2008
No written communication
No speakers; public hearing closed
Motion:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond
financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf
of Goodwill Industries of Orange County, California, a nonprofit
public benefit corporation, for the purpose of financing the
acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of certain
facilities located at 1601 East St. Andrew Place and 410 North
Fairview Street, Santa Ana.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-070 - A resolution of the City of Council of
the City of Santa Ana approving the issuance of the California
Municipal Finance Authority Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds
(Goodwill Industries of Orange County, California), series 2008 in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the purpose
of financing the acquisition construction, improvement and equipping of
certain facilities and certain other matters relating thereto.
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MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
7S.C. PUBLIC HEARING - ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE TEMPLO
CALVARIO CHURCH AT 2S01 WEST FIFTH STREET, (AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2008-06 TO ALLOW A ZONE CHANGE FROM
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 82,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-0S, VARIANCE NO. 2008-04
AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2008-02)
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on August
2S, 2008 by a vote of 7-0
Applicant: Templo Calvario Assembly of God Church
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on September 19, 2008 and
notices mailed on September 26, 2008
Staff presentation by Vincent Fregoso, Principal Planner, Planning and
Building Department
Mohammad Querashi and Steve McGuigan raised concerns related to
parking and the amount of additional street parking that would be required
as a result of approval of this expansion; public hearing closed
Motion:
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2004-
162.
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE NS-2777 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana adopting Specific Development No. 82 (SD-82) and
rezoning the property located at 2S01 West Fifth Street Light Industrial
(M1) to Specific Development No. 82 (SD-82) (AA No. 2008-06)
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3. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-071 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-05 to
allow a church; approving Variance No. 2008-04 to allow a reduction in
required on-site parking; and Site Plan Review No. 2008-02 for the
property located at 2501 West Fifth Street
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING AT 7:50 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL RECONVENED WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 7:53 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Steve McGuigan noted that the recent gang roundups conducted by the City's Police
Department were very effective and needed; he further announced that the annual "Boo
at the Zoo" event will be held on October 18 and 19 and on October 24-26.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Dave Ream, City Manager, noted that the current street improvement
projects throughout the City are 30% ahead of schedule and at this pace,
the City could finish two years earlier than originally anticipated
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90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
. Noted that there are foreclosure prevention seminars scheduled
throughout the City; he further noted that there will be economic
recovery funds given to local governments to purchase abandoned
properties
. Noted that the recent Santa Ana Business Expo was well attended and
showcased a great deal of resources and opportunities for owners to
expand their businesses
. Noted that on tonight's Community Redevelopment Agency agenda, the
City Council approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with
Goodwill Industries and Foundation for Affordable Housing for the
development of property located at 1600 Garden Grove Boulevard
. Offered sympathy and prayers to the family of Henry Sanchez who is
missing following a boating accident
Councilmember Martinez
. Thanked the Parks and Recreation Agency and the Santa Ana Unified
School District for a very successful Youth Expo
. Wished the Sanchez family well, and expressed hope and prayers that
the oldest brother of Linda and Loretta Sanchez would still be found
safe
Councilmember Bustamante
. Reminded residents that Halloween is coming soon and parents need
to protect their kids particularly in the evening hours; children should
wear reflective gear; additionally, drivers need to be especially vigilant
. Congratulated Western Medical Center for getting bronze medal
recognition from the U.S. News and World Report
Councilmember Tinaiero
. Reminded registered voters to vote on November 4, 2008
. Noted that the Council approved a contract award for the Jerome Park
renovation project
. Noted that there will be a play entitled "Much Ado About Nothing
Mariachi Style" at Santa Ana High on November 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Council member Benavides
. Reminded residents that the last day to register to vote for the
November election is October 20, 2008; also noted that early voting is
available at Main Place Mall
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COMMENTS
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
. Noted that there are several free activities and events in the City for
residents and encouraged residents to take advantage of these
opportunities
Mavor Pulido
. Noted that the City should advertise its innovative approaches to
recycle streets
. Noted that the Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit at the Bowers Museum is
leaving soon and encouraged all residents to visit the museum to see
this wonderful exhibit
ADJOURNMENT - at 8:08 p.m. to Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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