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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 1, 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
ROSE ANN TRUJILLO, Sr. Deputy Clerk of
the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pulido
INVOCATION
Robert Barnett, Police Chaplain
PUBLIC HEARING (Item taken out of order)
Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 75.A. due to the proximity of his business to the
proposed project area, and he left the dais; Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on
Item 75.A. because he represents a client in the proposed project area, and left the
dais.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez assumed the Chair.
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN
SANTA ANA COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Matter set for public hearing at the October 6, 2008, Council Meeting by a
vote of 5-2 (Sarmiento and Pulido abstained)
Notice of public hearing and official ballots for Downtown Santa Ana
Community Management District mailed on October 16,2008
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Staff report presented by Cynthia J. Nelson, Executive Director for
Community Development
Speakers: Tish Leon and Nina Sun expressed opposition to the proposed
Community Management District plan; Public hearing Closed
MOTION:
Instruct the Clerk of the Council to tabulate all ballots not withdrawn,
in support of, or opposition to, the proposed assessments, and to
report the results to the City Council with and without the ballots
received from the Town Square Condominium Project
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Tinajero (5)
None (0)
Pulido, Sarmiento (2)
None (0)
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Pulido and Council member Sarmiento returned to the dais.
Mayor Pulido assumed the Chair.
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Carlos Reyes for
assisting the Santa Ana Police Department in the apprehension of one of three
suspects in an attempted purse snatching.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ AND
COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to the Lyon Street Volunteers for their contribution to
the Lyon Street Community Resource Fair.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
the Santa Ana Monarchs Junior Mighty Mite Division Champions and Cheerleaders for
a successful season.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to
the US Small Business Administration in recognition of their Tiger Team Program that
provides business owners with ways of improving business and productivity.
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
Calacas, Inc. and EI Centro Cultural de Mexico for a successful 6th Annual Noche de
Altares.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
the Downtown Santa Ana Business Council for organizing and implementing the "Sound
Downtown" music festival.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
the Santa Ana Black Historical Society for their tribute to the Orange County Veterans
and commemorating "The Celebration of Veterans."
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney reported on the item related to the Liability Claim, Claimant: Adrian
Alonso Mendoza. (See 19.A. for motion)
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Items 20A and 25.T. - George Garcia had comments regarding the amount listed on
Item 20A and concerns regarding the contract for Item 25.1.
Items 25.C. and 25.K. - Robin Cook expressed concerns regarding these two properties
and their proximity to the bike trail
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the Consent Calendar:
. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
. Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 22.C. due to campaign
contributions
. Councilmember Bustamante abstained on Item 22.C. due to campaign
contributions
. Councilmember Benavides pulled Items 25.C. and 25.K. for separate
discussion
. Mayor Pulido abstained on 25.K. due to campaign contributions
Items removed for separate action ormod.ifiEld are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as partofthe consent motion.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Alvarez
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CONSENT CALENDAR
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
Motion:
Approve minutes. (Item 10.A. and 10.B.)
10.A. Closed Session Meeting of November 17,2008
10.B. Regular Meeting of November 17, 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 ELIMINATING DEADLINES FOR DEBT INCURRED IN
THREE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
Placed on first reading at the November 17, 2008 City Council meeting
and approved by a vote of 7-0
Published in the O.C. Reporter on November 21,2008
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NS-2778 - 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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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
13.A. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Name
Development
Date
February 7, 2008
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. 17259: 2020 - 2024 N. BROADWAY
Motion:
Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion: Approve settlement:
Claimant: Adrian Alonso Mendoza, $9,000.00
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
outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045. (City Manager's Office
and Library)
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez voted "no" on Item 19.C.
19.0. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT PLAN MODIFICATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008-2009
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Motion:
Approve the Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board Annual Plan
Modification for Fiscal Year 2008-09 and authorize its submittal to the
State of California Workforce Investment Board.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FY 2008 HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (STATEWIDE COPLlNK
PROCUREMENT PROJECT)
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-076 - 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 FY 2008 Homeland Security Grant
Program
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment (Required five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-037 - Recognizing the FY
2008 Urban Area Security Initiative Program funding in the amount of
$4,180,000 in revenue account and appropriate the same in the FY
2008 Cop Link Procurement Project Grant Program expenditure
accounts.
3. Authorize the Chief of Police and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2008-316 - SOFTWARE LICENSING FOR THE COPLlNK
APPLICATION - With Knowledge Computing Corporation (KCC) in an
amount not to exceed $4,180,000 - Police Department
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
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Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22.E.)
22.A. SPEC NO. 08-063 - TOTAL STATION SURVEYING SYSTEM - PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to Geodimeter Southwest, Inc. in
the amount of $38,434 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.B. SPEC NO. 08-068 - WATER SYSTEM SOFTWARE - PUBLIC WORKS
AGENCY _ Award a contract to Bentley Systems, Inc. in the amount of
$31,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC NO. 07-086 - VEHICLE BODY REPAIR - FINANCE &
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the contracts for a one-
year period in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $150,000
with:
Vendor:
Doffo Automotive, Inc.
Eleganze Auto Body Shop
Kelly's Body Shop Inc.
1 Day Paint & Body Centers, Inc.
Top Finish Collision Center Inc.
Location:
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Santa Ana
Councilmembers Bustamante and Sarmiento abstained on Item 22.C. due
to recent campaign contributions
22.D. SPEC NO. 08-070 - RESCUE EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT - FIRE
DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Fire Service Specification & Supply
for Rescue Extrication Equipment in the amount of $72,410 - Finance &
Management Services Agency
22.E. SPEC NO. 08-071 - LARGE EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE -
Award a contract to Haaker Equipment Company in an annual amount not
to exceed $60,000 - Finance & Management Services Agency
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.T.)
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25.A. AGMT NO. 2008-317 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-15 - With Paul Sanford for the structure located
at 2475 N. Heliotrope Drive - Planning and Building Agency
25.8. AGMT NO. 2008-318 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-16 - With John F. and Jane S. Lewis for the
structure located at 1138 West Sharon Road - Planning and Building
Agency
25.C. AGMT NO. 319 HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-17 - With John Thuman for the structure located
at 2403 North Riverside Drive - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
25.0. AGMT NO. 2008-320 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-18 - With Susan Edwards for the structure
located at 2103 North Ross Street - Planning and Building Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2008-321 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-19 - With Richard W. and Christine Luesenbrink
for the structure located at 2481 North Riverside Drive - Planning and
Building Agency
25.F. AGMT NO. 2008-322 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-20 - With Barton A. Beach and Diane L. Willis
for the structure located at 2018 North Greenleaf Street - Planning and
Building Agency
25.G. AGMT NO. 2008-323 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-21 - With Jessica Carr for the structure located
at 2341 North Bonnie Brae - Planning and Building Agency
25.H. AGMT NO. 2008-324 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-22 - With Marc and Lisa Garnica for the
structure located at 2434 North Heliotrope Drive - Planning and Building
Agency
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25.1. AGMT NO. 2008-325 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-23 - With Susan Hart for the structure located at
2336 North Riverside Drive - Planning and Building Agency
25.J. AGMT NO. 2008-326 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-24 - With Ronald and Cynthia Wilsie for the
structure located at 2437 North North Park Boulevard - Planning and
Building Agency
25.K. AGMT NO..2008-327 -;:-I;lISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO, '2008-25 ",lWith Mark S. McLoughlin and Janelle Crain-
McLoughlin for the structure located at 2415 North Riverside Drive -
Planning and Building Agency
Mayor Pulido declared a conflict of interest on Item 25.K. due to recent
campaign contributions and left the dais for this item.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None (0)
Pulido (1)
None (0)
25.L. AGMT NO. 2008-328 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-26 - With James G. Bice for the structure
located at 2417 North Valencia Street - Planning and BLiilding Agency
25.M. AGMT NO. 2008-329 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-27 - With John Janney for the structure located
at 2366 North Riverside Drive - Planning and Building Agency
25.N. AGMT NO. 2008-330 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2008-28 - With Tony Michael Sherman for the
structure located at 2408 North Riverside Drive - Planning and Building
Agency
25.0. AGMT NO. 2008-331 - COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE - With TriTech Software Systems in an amount not to
exceed $114,155, for a one-year period - Fire Department
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25.P. AGMT NO. 2008-332 - EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, & TRAINING
SERVICES - With Geospatial Technologies, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $324,155.88 - Police Department
25.Q. AGMT NO. 2008-333 AUTOMATED PARKING CITATION
PROCESSING SYSTEM - With Phoenix Group Information Systems in an
amount of $275,000 for a one-year term - Police Department, Public
Works Agency, and Community Development Agency
25.R. AGMT NO. 2008-334 - AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE WITH DELHI
CENTER - Execute an amendment with Delhi Center - Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Agency
25.S. AGMT NO. A-2008-335 - TAXI SERVICE AT THE SANTA ANA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - Execute an amendment
(second exercise option) with A White and Yellow Cab Company in the
amount of $5,877 for a one-year term - Community Development Agency
25.T. AGMT NO. A-2008-336 - SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - Execute an
amendment with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for a term of one
year, in the amount not to exceed $415,410 - Community Development
Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
55.A. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-077 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held
on November 4, 2008
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES:
None (0)
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None (0)
None (0)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:38
P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
John Bauer requested assistance in handling a noise disturbance issue in his
neighborhood
John Raya gave an update on the new TKO boxing gym, expressed his gratitude to the
City for their support and extended an invitation to an event on December 14th at the
gym
George Garcia expressed concerns relative to the EPIC Commission
Mayor Pulido left the meeting at 7:40 p.m.; Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez assumed the Chair
The City Council continued discussion on agenda Item 75.A.
Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 75.A. because he rep~esents a client in
the proposed project area, and left the dais
75.A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN
SANTA ANA COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
MOTION:
Instruct the Clerk of the Council to certify the results of the balloting
procedure and schedule the matter for further consideration at the
December 15,2008 City Council meeting.
MOTION: Alvarez
SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
AYES:
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Tinajero (5)
None (0)
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Sarmiento (1)
Pulido (1)
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COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento returned to the dais.
90.A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Council member Martinez
. Announced that the Winter Holiday Christmas Party at the Zoo will be held on
December 13, 2008 starting at 9:00 a.m.
. Announced that the "Nets for Life" event will be held at EI Salvador Park on
December 14, 2008
Councilmember Sarmiento
. Thanked all recipients of certificates of recognition for their service to the community
Councilmember Bustamante
. Announced that the tree lighting ceremony at CityPlace will be held on December 5,
2008
. Wished everyone "Happy Holidays"
Council member Benavides
. Announced that there will be a Christmas tree lighting event in the downtown at 4th
Street and Spurgeon
. Announced that Santa Claus was coming to the Downtown marketplace
Councilmember Tinaiero
. Congratulated Mater Dei's football team for advancing to the semi-finals
. Wished all residents "Happy Holidays"
Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez
. Reminded residents that they can still donate toys for tots at any of the City's fire
stations
. Reminded residents to shop in Santa Ana
ADJOURNMENT - 8:00 p.m.
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Rose Ann Trujillo
Sr. Deputy Clerk of the Council
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