HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-17 Regular
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
6:16 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
INVOCATION
Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain
OATHS OF OFFICE
Administered by the Clerk of the Council to Carah Reed, Early Prevention and
Intervention Commission
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Julie Stroud, Gay Olivos and Joziff Lincoln addressed the Council in support of the
Willard Intermediate School joint use agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School
District (25.Q.). Ms. Stroud expressed concerns that the agreement did not include
provisions related to bathrooms or bathroom maintenance.
Ana Carrichi spoke in support of the variance to reduce on-site parking and allow a
private recreation facility at 602 East Fourth Street (31.C.)
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Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
· Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
· Councilmember Sarmiento pulled items 23.B. and 25.Q. for separate discussion
· Mayor Pulido abstained on item 31.C. due to the proximity of his business to the
proposed project area; Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 31.C.
because he represents a client in the project area.
· Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 31.F. due to
receipt of recent campaign contributions
· Mayor Pulido pulled item 25.R. for separate discussion
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part ofthe consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. and 10.B.)
10.A. Closed Session Meeting of October 20,2008
10.B. Regular Meeting of October 20,2008
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
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13.A. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Public Safety
Date
08/26/08
FINAL MAP NOTIFICATIONS
Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has
received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval.
The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove the map within 10 days of this City
Council meeting.
17.A. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 2002-144 - 606 SOUTH EUCLID STREET
Motion:
Receive and file.
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); September 2, 2008 City Council meeting by a vote
of 7-0; and October 6,2008 meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Tinajero absent)
Motion:
Receive and file.
MISCEllANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None.
19.B. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None.
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
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outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045 (City Attorney's Office,
City Manager's Office, Clerk of the Council, and Personnel Agency).
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
19.0. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY
MANAGER
Motion:
Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1 and September 30, 2008 valued at $25,000 and less.
19.E. INVESTMENTS REPORT - QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY
Motion:
Receive and file.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE 2008 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-029 - Recognizing the 2008
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of
$33,487 into the revenue account and appropriate same into the 2008
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant expenditure account
2. Authorize the City Manager, Chief of Police, and the Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement:
AGMT NO. 2008-287 - 2008 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - With the County of Orange,
Sheriff's Department to transfer the 2008 funds in the amount of
$33,487 - Police Department
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20.B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FY 2008 HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (INTEROPERABLE EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM)
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-072 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana Authorizing the City Manager and/or the Chief of
Police to execute a grant award agreement with the State of California
Office of Homeland Security for the FY2008 Interoperable Emergency
Communications Grant Program
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-028 - Recognizing the FY
2008 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program in the
amount of $2,209,307 in revenue account and appropriate same in the
FY 2008 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program
expenditure accounts
20.C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF VACANT
PARCEL (AP NO. 001-011-20)
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-033 - Recognizing
$187,000 in the Resources - California River Parkways revenue
account and appropriating same to the State Resources Agency Grant
expenditure account for the 1ih Street Triangle Trail Access Site
project
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2008-288 - LEASE OF PROPERTY VACANT PARCEL-
With the Orange County Flood Control District for a 25-year term -
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
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20.D. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR LEASE OF EDNA PARK
Motion:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-032 - Recognizing
$400,000 in the Resources - California River Parkways revenue
account and appropriating same to the State Resources Agency Grant
expenditure account for the Edna Park Trailside Rest Area Project
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2008-289 - LEASE OF EDNA PARK - With the Orange
County Flood Control District on a rent-free basis, for a 25-year term _
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
20.E. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING LIBRARY SERVICES
AND TECHNOLOGY ACT CIRCLE OF MENTORING PROJECT FUNDS
Motion:
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-036 - Accepting Federal
Library Services and Technology Act funds for the Circle of Mentoring
Project of $5,000 in revenue account and appropriate to expenditure
account
20.F. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR CELLULAR ANTENNA AT
EL SALVADOR PARK
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement.
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AGMT NO. 2008-290 - CELLULAR ANTENNA AT EL SALVADOR
PARK - With Omnipoint Communications, Inc. for 10 years with three,
five-year renewal options - Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Agency
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-035 - Recognizing $23,040
in the Capital Outlay Fund and Miscellaneous Recoveries revenue
account and appropriating same to the Capital Outlay Park
Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account
3. Receive and file the Categorical Exemption for Environmental
Review No. 2008-77
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.1.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 06-139 - BRASS, GALVANIZED, AND PVC IRRIGATION
SUPPLIES - PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
AGENCY AND PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Renew the contract with
Ferguson Waterworks for irrigation supplies for a one-year period in an
annual amount not to exceed $27,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.B. SPEC. NO. 08-051 - SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE GENERATION UNITS-
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Process Solutions, Inc..
in the amount of $725,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 08-060 - TRAFFIC LINE PAINTING AND TRAFFIC SIGN
MAINTENANCE - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to
Orange County Striping Service, Inc., for a one-year period, with provision
for three, one-year renewals in an annual amount not to exceed $490,275
- Finance & Management Services Agency
22.D. SPEC. NO. 08-061 - WATER BOOSTER PUMP SYSTEM - Award a
contract to Murray Company in the amount of $45,389 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
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22.E. SPEC. NO. 08-064 - INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT-
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY _
Award a contract to Micon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $46,415 _
Finance & Management Services Agency
22.F. SPEC. NO. 08-065 - CELLULAR PHONES, ACCESSORIES, AND
AIRTIME SERVICE - Award contracts to Nextel Communications and
Verizon Wireless for a period of three-years in the annual aggregate
amount not to exceed $315,000 - Finance & Management Services
Agency
22.G. SPEC. NO. 08-059 - INSTALLATION OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SECURITY SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to
LDM Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $325,358 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.H. SPEC. NO. 08-066 - OFFSET PRINTING SERVICE - Award a contract to
Anytime Printing for a three-year period, with provisions for two one-year
renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.1. SPEC. NO. 08-069 - WATER VALVE INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT _
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Advanced Valve
Technologies, LLC in the amount of $57,291 - Finance & Management
Services Agency
PROJECTS MAINTENANCE. REHABILITATION. IMPROVEMENT.
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR GRAND CENTRAL ARTS CENTER TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 7170)
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-073 - A resolution of the City Council of
Santa Ana consenting to the payment of the cost of improvements to a
publicly owned improvement, The Grand Central Arts Center, by the
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana, pursuant
to Section 33445 of the Health & Safety Code
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2. Award a contract to Thomco Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices plus add-
on alternate one in the estimated amount of $222,150 for
construction of the Grand Central Arts Center Tenant
Improvements project
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $299,700
4. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney
AGMT NO. 2008-291 - GRAND CENTRAL ARTS IMPROVEMENT -
Execute an amendment with the Community Redevelopment Agency
in the amount of $334,700 - Public Works and Community
Development Agencies
23.B. CONTRACT AWARD FOR TIERRA DE LAS PAMPAS EXHIBIT
(PROJECT NO. 07-6002)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Tek-up Construction, the lowest responsible
bidder, for the base bid plus alternates one, two, and three, in
accordance with lump sum prices in the amount of $589,950 for
construction of the Tierra De Las Pampas Exhibit.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $815,488.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
AGREEMENTS
Motion:
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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.T.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2008-292 - ANIMAL LICENSE FEE COLLECTION PROGRAM
- Execute an amendment with Civic Collections, Inc. by $75,000 for a total
aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 - Police Department
25.B. AGMT NO. 2008-293 - CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLANS (COOP)
DEVELOPMENT - With Willdan Homeland Solutions in an amount not to
exceed $750,000 - Police Department
25.C. AGMT NO. 2008-294 - ADULT CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM _
Execute an amendment with All City Management Services, Inc. for an
additional one-year term, in an amount not to exceed $815.764 - Police
Department
25.D. AGMTS - BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES AND APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENTS
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
AGMT NOS. 2008-295, 2008-296 AND 2008-297 - With Scott Fazekas
and Associates, Inc.; Tmad, Taylor & Gaines; and Nabih Youssef &
Associates in an aggregate total amount not to exceed $120,000 _
Planning and Building Agency
2. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS - Recognizing aggregate total
amounts not to exceed $120,000 in the 2008-2009 FY revenue
account for building plan check and appropriating various amounts not
to exceed $120,000 to the Planning and Building Agency 2008-2009
FY budget allocation in the account for contractual services for
payments to the consultants contracted to complete building plan
checks of various projects
25.E. AGMT NO. 2008-298 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-11 - With Cindy Carcamo and Michael Mello for
the structure located at 904 North Olive Street - Planning and Building
Agency
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25.F. AGMT NO. 2008-299 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-12 - With Cathy Dawes for the structure located
at 2345 North Heliotrope Drive - Planning and Building Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2008-300 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-13 - With Kathy Lea Pascoe for the structure
located at 2402 North Bonnie Brae - Planning and Building Agency
25.H. AGMT NO. 2008-301 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-14 - With Gary N. Kawabuchi and Shirley A.
Dutchover-Kawabuchi for the structure located at 2468 N. Riverside Drive
- Planning and Building Agency
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-302 - PAVEMENT EVALUATION SERVICES - Execute
an amendment with La Belle Marvin in the amount of $200,000 for a total
contract in the amount of $400,000 - Public Works Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2008-303 - PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SANTA
ANA SCHOOLS ON WATER-RELATED ISSUES - With the Municipal
Water District of Orange County for a one-year term, with the option to
extend for a second one-year term in an amount not to exceed $30,000
per year - Public Works Agency
25.K. AGMT NO. 2008-304 - TEMPORARY ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
SUPPORT SERVICES - Execute an amendment with PDS Technical
Services in the amount of $150,000 for a total agreement amount not to
exceed $300,000 - Public Works Agency
25.L. AGMT NO. 2008-305 - MARKETING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ENERGY
EFFICIENCY PARTNERSHIP - With The Peterson Group, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $390,000 - Public Works Agency
25.M. AGMT NOS. 2008-306 AND 2008-307 - ON-CALL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR WATER AND SEWER PROJECTS - With Tetra Tech,
Inc. and Psomas Engineering in the amount of $200,000 for each firm, for
total contract amounts of $500,000 - Public Works Agency
25.N. AGMT NO. 2008-308 - CITYWIDE COMMUNICATION AND CCTV
SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES - Execute a two-
year agreement with an option to extend the contract for one additional
year with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$50,000 per year - Public Works Agency
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25.0. AGMT NOS. 2008-309 AND 2008-310 - RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES _
Execute amendments with California Property Specialist (CPSI) and
Overland-Pacific & Cutler (OPC), in the amount of $800,000 and $300,000
not to exceed $1,850,000 and $650,000 respectively - Public Works
Agency
25.P. AGMT NO. 2008-311- LEASE OF ANGELS PARK - With the Santa Ana
Unified School District for the property located at 914 West Third Street,
for a 10-year term, with the option for two 10-year renewals - Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Agency
25.Q. AGMT NO. 2008-312 - WILLARD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL JOINT USE
AGREEMENT - With the Santa Ana Unified School District for the property
located at 1342 North Ross Street, for a 5-year term, with the option for
one 5 year renewal- Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.R. AGMT - LEASE OF TENNIS COURT FACILITIES AT FIRST AND
FLOWER STREETS - With the Santa Ana Unified School District for a 10-
year term, with the option for two 10-year renewals - Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services Agency
Motion:
Table matter indefinitely
MOTION: Pulido
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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25.S. AGMT NO. 2008-313 - ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES - With the County
of Orange in an amount not to exceed $329,345 - Police Department
25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-314 - PURCHASE OF THE CRIMEMAPPING.COM
APPLICATION - With Omega Group, Inc. for a one-year period, in an
amount not to exceed $30,290 - Police Department
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
29.A. DONATION OF SURPLUS POLICE HDS COMPUTERS AND
KEYBOARDS TO CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
Motion:
Authorize the donation of surplus Police Department Computer
Aided Dispatch (CAD) Computers and keyboards to City of Mountain
View Police Department
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT I VARIANCES
31.A. AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-02 - 2200 % EAST
MCFADDEN AVENUE
Filed by Metro PCS to co-locate on an existing wireless facility in the Light
Industrial (M-1) zoning district at 2200 % East McFadden Avenue
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on October
13, 2008 by a vote of 5-0 (Gartner and Yrarrazaval absent)
Applicant: Metro PCS
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2006-02 as conditioned.
31.B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-27 - 115 NORTH HARBOR
BOULEVARD
Filed by Stantec to allow a drive-through window service in the North
Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) at 115 North Harbor Boulevard
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 22, 2008, by a vote of 5-0 (De La Torre and Mill absent)
Applicant: Stantec
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Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2008-27 as conditioned.
31.C. VARIANCE NO. 2008-15 - 602 EAST FOURTH STREET
Filed by Latino Health Access to reduce on-site parking and allow a
private recreation facility in the General Commercial (C2) zoning district at
602 East Fourth Street
Mayor Pulido abstained on item 31.C. due to the proximity of his business
to the proposed project area and left the dais; Councilmember Sarmiento
abstained on Item 31.C. because he represents a client in the project area
and left the dais.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez assumed the Chair.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on October
13, 2008, by a vote of 4-0 (Leo abstained, Gartner and Yrarrazaval
absent).
Applicant: Latino Health Access
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2008-15 as
conditioned.
MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Sarmiento, Pulido (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
31.0. VARIANCE NO. 2008-16 - 2252 WEST JUDITH LANE
Filed by AI Maciel to allow a reduction in the street frontage in order to
construct an additional dwelling unit in the Two-Family Residential (R2)
zoning district.
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Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 22,2008, by a vote of 5-0 (De La Torre and Mill absent)
Applicant: AI Maciel
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2008-16 as
conditioned.
31.E. VARIANCE NO. 2008-18 AND 2008-19 - 3414 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Filed by Fiedler Group to allow a reduction in landscaped setbacks and
height requirements for a new service station at 3414 South Main Street
located in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on October
13, 2008, by a vote of 5-0 (Gartner and Yrarrazaval absent).
Applicant: Fiedler Group
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2008-18 as
conditioned and Variance No. 2008-19 as conditioned.
31.F. PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF I)i:;VEtQPty1ENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
CITY PLACE COMMERG.IAL CENTER AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF MAIN STREET AND MEMORY LANE
Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 31.F. due
to potential conflicts of interest related to recent campaign contributions
and left the dais for this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez assumed the Chair.
Motion:
Direct the City Manager to authorize the partial assignment of the
Development Agreement for the City Place commercial center to L1C,
Santa Ana Retail, Inc., a Delaware Corporation with such non-
substantive changes as may be approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
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MOTION: Bustamante
SECOND: Tinajero
YOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Sarmiento, Pulido (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento returned to the dais and
Mayor Pulido assumed the Chair.
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RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSITION
84 RIVER PARKWAYS AND URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION GRANT
PROGRAM
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-074 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the application for an Urban Streams Restoration
Grant for the Santiago Creek Restoration and Water Conservation Project.
MOTION: Martinez
SECOND: Benavides
YOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Pulido (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO THE 2005 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on October 31 and November
7,2008
Motion:
Adopt an amendment to the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan
No written communication or speakers
Public hearing closed
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 - ORDINANCE ELIMINATING DEADLINE FOR DEBT
INCURRED IN THREE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Register on November 7,2008
No written communication or speakers
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
amending the Central City, Inter-City and Bristol Redevelopment Plans of
the City of Santa Ana to eliminate the time limit in each plan for the
incurrence of debt.
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MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO A JOINT SESSION BETWEEN CITY COUNCIL AND THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:45 P.M.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:06
P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING.
80A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH OLSON URBAN HOUSING LLC
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on October 21,2008, by a vote of 6-0
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on November 3 and
November 10, 2008
No written communication or speakers
Public hearing closed.
Discussion ensued
Motion:
Continue the matter 60 days.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
80.B. FEDERAL NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
(SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA 2008-
2009 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE)
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on November 4, 2008, by a vote of 5-0 (Reyna
absent)
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Register on November 1, 2008; La
Opinion and Nguoi Viet on November 4, 2008
Motion:
1. Approve a substantial amendment to the 2008-2009 Annual
Action Plan and authorize its submittal to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. (AGMT NO. 2008-315)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Neighborhood
Stabilization Program application for grant funds in the amount
01$5,795,155.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-034 - Recognizing
$5,795,155 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant funds and
appropriating the same.
4. Adopt Neighborhood Stabilization Program guidelines.
5. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals for program
intermediaries.
6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and
enter into any necessary contracts and/or agreements to
implement the Down Payment Assistance Program. (AGMT NO.
2008-315)
7. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-075 - A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana Establishing a procedure to assess civil fines and
penalties for the failure to maintain vacant residential property after
foreclosure
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COMMENTS
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Steve McGuigan announced various upcoming events in the City: Safety Smart
Treasure Hunt, the annual COP Westend Santa Ana Police Children's Christmas Party
and December events at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinaiero
· Thanked the Parks and Recreation Agency for all its' work in the
production of "Much Ado about Nothing" at Santa Ana High School on
November 9th
· Congratulated the athletic teams at Santa Ana high schools on the
success of their programs
Councilmember Benavides
· Noted that the diversity of the City was highlighted in several recent
events including the grand opening of Mother's Market, the Santa Ana
Black History Society event at the Senior Center, and, the Sound
Downtown event sponsored by the Downtown restaurants last
Saturday
· Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and urged residents to reflect
on family
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
· Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
· Asked Fire Chief Martin to brief the Council and residents on the local
wildfires
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Councilmember Bustamante
. Noted that the Grand Opening for Mother's Market was very successful
. Congratulated the Mater Dei Football Team
Councilmember Martinez
. Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and noted that we should be
grateful for what we have
. Thanked the Fire Department for its quick response to the fires in
Orange County and surrounding Counties
. Congratulated Pop Warner Football teams that made the playoffs
. Congratulated the members of the City Council who were elected at
the November 4, 2008 election
Councilmember Sarmiento
. Recognized Sal Tinajero for his efforts in the prod'Jction "Much Ado
About Nothing"
. Thanked Chief Martin for his summary regarding the recent fires
ADJOURNMENT - 7:36 P.M.
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Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of the Council
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