HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-05 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 5, 2009
CALLED TO ORDER
CITY HALL. 8T" FLOOR, RM. 831
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem (5:11
P.M.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:19 P.M.)
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
Adjourned to CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:58 P.M.
6:07 P.M.
MAYOR PULIDO
Dale Temple, Police Chaplain
MAYOR PULIDO
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Lee J. Martin Senior Land Surveyor, Public Works Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JANUARY 5, 2009
Kim A. McPeck Street Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works
Agency
Thairat Trikoon Assistant Engineer II, Public Works Agency
William D. Albright Assistant Engineer II, Public Works Agency
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
Gregorio O. Zul General Maintenance Leader, Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Saint Joseph
Ballet and Office Solutions for their generous donation of school and office supplies to
the Santa Ana Unified School District.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Tommy
Pastrami, Jason's Downtown Restaurant and Wine Cellar, Memphis at Santora, Bistro
400, Paradise Bakery, *Mother's Market & Kitchen, Posh Productions, Inc., *Doubletree
Club, *Juve's Jump & Party Rental, Macres Flowers, *Starbucks, *Aramark, and Eric
Alderate for their generous donation to the Santa Ana Mayor and City Council
Installation Reception on December 9, 2008.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to
Frank Flavin, Reuben Sanchez, Jerry Martell, Victoria Galvan, Alex Galvan, Max
Madrid, Joey Madrid, and Frank Garcia for their assistance in collecting and distributing
toys for the annual Santa Ana Christmas Toy Drive sponsored by Toys for Tots and
Spark of Life organizations.
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Latino Health
Access in recognition of their selection as the 2008 Statewide Non-Profit of the Year
and for winning the 2008 Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Spotlight
Award.
*Not present
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney reported on the item related to anticipated litigation. See Item 19.A.
for report.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Mike Tardif spoke in opposition to the proposed appointment to the Planning
Commission (Item 13.A.)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the consent Calendar
• Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19.C.
• Councilmember Benavides pulled Item 13.A. for separate discussion
• Councilmember Martinez pulled item 25.G. for separate discussion
• Councilmember Sarmiento abstained from Item 31.B. due to receipt of recent
campaign contributions from the applicant
• Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro tem Alvarez abstained from Item 31.C. due to
recent campaign contributions from the applicant, and Councilmember
Benavides abstained from this item due to the proximity of the project to his
home
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
None (0)
None (0)
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. through 10.C.)
10.A. Closed Session Meeting of December 15, 2008
10.B. Regular Meeting of December 15, 2008
10.C. Special Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
12.A. ABANDONMENT NO. 09-01: TO ABANDON A PORTION OF ROSS
STREET AND A PORTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER ADJACENT TO THE
STATE APPELLATE COURT
Motion:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-001- A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana declaring its intention to vacate (1) a portion of the
west side of Ross Street North of Santa Ana Boulevard, and (2) a
portion of the city's "Civic Center" west of the new court of appeal,
setting a public hearing thereon, and directing notice thereof to be
posted and published (Abandonment No. 09-01)
2. Set a public hearing for February 2, 2009.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
APPOINTMENTS
13.A. APPOINTMENT
Continued from the December 15, 2008 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7-0
Motion:
Appoint Mario Turner to the Planning Commission nominated by
Councilmember Benavides as the Ward 4 representative for a partial
term expiring December 14, 2010. (Replaces De La Torre)
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
13.B
13.C
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT BOARD
Motion:
1. Appoint Ms. Patricia Carter, Director of Regional Occupational
Program/Career Development, Santa Ana Unified School District,
as an educational agency representative on the Santa Ana
Workforce Investment Board.
2. Appoint Dr. Daniel Solkamans, owner, Pure Health Lifestyle, as a
private sector member on the Santa Ana Workforce Investment
Board.
APPOINT ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO BIG INDEPENDENT CITIES
EXCESS POOL
Motion:
Appoint Carolyn Richard, Workers' Compensation Administrator, as
City's Alternate Director to the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19.A.
19.B.
19.C.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion:
Authorize initiation of litigation for potential case.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
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. (Community
Development Agency and City Manager's Office)
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on this item.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20.A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT -WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
ADDITIONAL FUNDS
Motion:
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-49 -recognizing additional
revenues from the State of California in the amount of $1,929 in 15%
Incentive Award funds and $34,260 in Rapid Response funds to be used
to provide services under the Workforce Investment Act.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
20.B. APPROPRIATION
CONSERVATION
SANTIAGO PARK
PROGRAM
Motion:
GRANTS
21.A.
ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING HABITAT
FUND PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR THE
NATURE RESERVE WILDERNESS RESOURCES
Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-046 -recognizing $100,000 in
the Habitat Cons-Santiago Nature revenue account and appropriating
same to the Habitat Conservation Fund expenditure account for the
Santiago Park Nature Reserve Wilderness Resources Connection and
Protection Education Program.
FEMA ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FY 2008
Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the FEMA Assistance to
Firefighters Grant 2008 in the amount of $211,440.
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT. NO. 09-044 - recognizing the
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2008 funds, a transfer of
$52,860 in required "cash match" and appropriate the same into the
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2008 grant expenditure
account.
SPECIFICATIONS -PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. (Items 22.A.
through 22 .C.)
22.A. SPEC. NO. 02-076 AND 08-074 -LEASED /RENTAL VEHICLES -
POLICE DEPARTMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
FIRE DEPARTMENT - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGENCY
Motion:
1. Amend the contract with Enterprise Fleet Services to extend the
current vehicle lease period for vehicles under Grant funding, Fire
Department daily operations and field assignment vehicles used
throughout the Police Department by $222,000.
2. Award a contract to Enterprise Fleet Services for leasing and
rental of vehicles fora 2-year period, with provision for one 2-year
lease renewal, in the following annual amount not to exceed
$150,000.
22.B. SPEC. NO. 08-073 -FIRE HYDRANTS AND ACCESSORIES -PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to S & J Supply Company, Inc., for
a one-year period, with provision for four, one-year renewals in an annual
amount not to exceed $90,000 -Finance & Management Services Agency
22.C. SPEC. NO. 08-075 -LEASED COPIERS AND PRINTERS -Award
contracts for athree-year period, with provision for one three-year lease
renewal in the annual aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000 with the
following vendors:
Vendor Location
Canon Business Solutions, Inc. Irvine
Imaging Plus Medical & Office Services, Inc. Irvine
Ricoh Americas Corporation Irvine
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECTS - MAINTENANCE REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENT
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23.A CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARTESIA PILAR NEIGHBORHOOD
(PROJECT NO. 09-7705 AND 09-1757-C)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Excel Paving Company, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices and add-on
alternate one in the estimated amount of $2,165,697.50 for
construction of the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Improvements.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $2,824,800.
23.B. CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FLOWER STREET BRIDGE
REHABILITATION (PROJECT 1780)
Motion:
Approve Change Order No. 4 for Flower Street Bridge Rehabilitation
Project for an estimated cost of $50,471.
23.C. CONTRACT AWARD FOR CHANNEL INLET MODIFICATION AND
REPAIR AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (PROJECT NO. 08-3900)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Kormx, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of
$93,375 for Channel Inlet Modification at the Santa Ana River and
Channel Inlet Repair at Santiago Creek and Santa Ana Gardens
Channel.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $126,200.
23.D. CONTRACT AWARD FOR NEIGHBORHOOD WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS AT RENE DRIVE, SPRUCE STREET, RITA WAY AND
OTHER VARIOUS LOCATIONS (PROJECT NO. 09-3200)
Motion:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Relieve Sandoval & Johnson Construction of their bid in the
amount of $277,550.
2. Award a contract to J. Desigio Construction, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $323,050 for construction of the
Neighborhood Water Main Improvements at Rene Drive, Spruce
Street, Rita Way and other various locations.
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $403,800.
23.E. CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROSS STREET REHABILITATION FROM
SANTA ANA BOULEVARD TO CIVIC CENTER DRIVE (PROJECT NO.
09-2740C)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated
amount of $252,000 for construction of the Ross Street
Rehabilitation.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $307,700.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment.
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-048 -recognizing $200,000
in the Capital Outlay Fund, Construction Reimbursement from Trustee
Revenue account and appropriating this amount to the Capital Outlay
Fund, Non-Departmental Expenditure account.
23.F. CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SANTIAGO CREEK
TRAIL ENHANCEMENT (PROJECT NO. 08-6018-C)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to R.J. Bullard Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $464,300 for the Santiago Creek Bike Trail
Enhancement project.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $581,600.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
23.G. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR WEST PUMP STATION FACILITIES
UPGRADE (PROJECT NO. 05-3195)
Motion:
Reject all bids for the West Pump Station Facilities Upgrade.
23.H. CONTRACT AWARD FOR PLAY EQUIPMENT AT FISHER PARK
(SPEC. NO. 08-080)
Motion:
Award a contract to PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., d.b.a. Pacific
Design Concepts, for play equipment, in an amount not to exceed
$60,987.
23.1. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR FOUNTAIN NO. 1
REHABILITATION (PROJECT 09-9108-C)
Motion:
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. 2009-010 -Execute an amendment with Pacific Advanced
Civil Engineering Inc. (PACE) in an amount not to exceed $31,500 for a
total contract amount of $122,550 -Public Works 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 25.1.)
25.A. AGMT NO. 2009-001 - GEOFILE DATASET MAINTENANCE -Execute
an amendment with GIS Data Resources, Inc in an aggregate amount not
to exceed $255,000 -Fire Department
25.B. AGMT NO. 2009-002 - SANTA ANA ENERGY EFFICIENCY
PARTNERSHIP -Execute an addendum with Southern California Edison
- Public Works Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
25.C. AGMT NO. 2009-003 - PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR BRISTOL
STREET CORRIDOR (PROJECT 08-1700-C) -With Fredrick A. Secord,
Sr. and Luz M. Secord, Trustees of the Secord Family Living Trust Dated
May 25, 2000 for the purchase of the property located at 712 and 716 N.
Bristol in the amount of $1,168,030 -Public Works Agency
25.D. AGMT NO. 2009-004 - PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR 421 S.
BRISTOL STREET (PROJECT 06-1500) -With the Socorro Guerrola De
Navarro Family Trust in the amount of $155,200 and execute an
acquisition settlement agreement for $695,000 -Public Works Agency
25.E. AGMT NO. 2009-005 -FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AT THE
POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND HOLDING FACILITY - Renew the
agreement with Siemens Building Technologies in an annual amount not
to exceed $32,960 -Police Department
25.F. AGMT NO. 2009-006 -ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AT THE POLICE
ADMINISTRATION AND HOLDING FACILITY - Execute a renewal with
Otis Elevator Company in an annual amount not to exceed $83,000 -
Police Department
25.G. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR SANTA ANA
POLICE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
Motion:
1. 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 the City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2009-007 -With the County of Orange in an amount not to
exceed $33,675 for capital improvements to the Santa Ana Police
Athletic Activities League building and site -Police Department
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-041 -accepting funds from
the County of Orange in the amount of $33,675 into special revenue
account and appropriate the same to expenditure account.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
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CONSENT CALENDAR
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25.H. AGMT NO. 2009-008 -VIDEO PRODUCTION AND CABLE EQUIPMENT
SERVICES -With Video Engineering Services for one year in an amount
not to exceed $99,660 -Parks, Recreation and Community Services
25.1. AGMT NO. 2009-009 -MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF BOOKING
SOFTWARE -Execute amendment with Visiphor Corporation for an
additional one-year period in an amount not to exceed $56,000 -Police
Department
MISCELLANEOUS -BUDGET
29.A. DONATION ACCEPTANCE OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Motion:
Authorize the acceptance of exercise equipment from Curves, Santa
Ana West.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT /VARIANCES
31.A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-35 TO ALLOW AFTER HOURS
OPERATION FOR THE GEISHA HOUSE RESTAURANT AT 2773 NORTH
MAIN STREET
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission at its
November 24, 2008 meeting by a 5-0 vote (Gartner absent)
Applicant: The Dolce Group
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2008-35 as conditioned.
31.B. VARIANCE NO. 2008-20 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED
PARKING FOR QWIK KORNER BREAKFAST HOAGY SUBS AT 3960
SOUTH MAIN STREET, UNIT C
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JANUARY 5, 2009
CONSENT CALENDAR
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission at its
December 8, 2008 meeting by a 4-0 (Leo, Mill absent)
Applicant: Nadir Shounia
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2008-20 as
conditioned.
Councilmember Sarmiento abstained from Item 31.B due to receipt of
recent campaign contributions from the applicant.
31.C. VARIANCE NO. 2008-23 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED
PARKING AT AN EXISTING APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT 702
SOUTH RAITT STREET
Recommended Action approved by the Planning Commission at its
December 8, 2008 meeting by a 4-0 (Leo, Mill absent)
Applicant: Orange Housing Development Corporation
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2008-23 as
conditioned.
Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez abstained from Item 31.C due to
receipt of recent campaign contributions from the applicant, and
Councilmember Benavides abstained from this item due to the proximity of
the project to his home.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55.A. RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE REFUSE PROGRAM SURCHARGE
Councilmember Tinajero moved, seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento
that the staff recommendation related to modifying the City's refuse
program surcharge on business and apartment service be amended to
provide for an increase of 5%; he further moved that the subject
resolution be amended to reflect this change
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 5, 2009
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2009-002 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana increasing the amount of the solid waste program surcharge
established pursuant to section 10 of the third amended and restated
agreement for the collection of solid waste in the City of Santa Ana
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55.B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN OPERATION
BROTHERHOOD OF THE BADGE TO DONATE SURPLUS POLICE
EQUIPMENT
Motion:
Continue matter to the February 2, 2009 Council Meeting.
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
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:55 P.M.
80.A. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH RSI DEVELOPMENT LLC
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JANUARY 5, 2009
JOINT SESSION COUNCIL/CRA
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on December 16, 2008, by a vote of 4-1 (Vasquez,
No)
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on December 22 and 29, 2008
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2009-003 - A resolution of the City Council of the City 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 between the
Agency and RSI Development, LLC, 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: Sarmiento SECOND: Alvarez
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,
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 6:57
P.M.
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:59
P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
80.B. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING AND
LOAN AGREEMENTS WITH LACY AND RAITT, LP (703 N. LACY AND
702 S. RAITT)
Recommended action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on December 16, 2008, by a vote of 5-0
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on December 15,
2008
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JANUARY 5, 2009
JOINT SESSION CRA/HOUSING
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on December 15, 2008
(Notice of Consideration and Action on the Proposed Replacement
Housing Plan for property at 702 S. Raitt, Santa Ana)
Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro tem Alvarez abstained from Item 80.B. due
to receipt of recent campaign contributions from the applicant and left the
dais. Councilmember Benavides abstained from this item due to the
proximity of the project to his home, and left the dais. Councilmember
Bustamante assumed the Chair.
Motion:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
Hearing in consideration of the issuance of multi-family housing
revenue bonds by the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana
for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of
703 N. Lacy and 702 S. Raiff.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2009-004 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds by the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana for the
purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of multi-family
rental housing
3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
to execute a loan agreement with Lacy and Raiff, LP for the
acquisition and rehabilitation of 703 N. Lacy in a total amount not
to exceed $1,330,643.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
to execute a loan agreement with Lacy and Raiff, LP for the
acquisition and rehabilitation of 702 S. Raiff in a total amount not
to exceed $689,397.
5. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION 2009-005 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the relocation plan for residential property
located at 703 N. Lacy Street
6. Adopt a resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JANUARY 5, 2009
COMMENTS
RESOLUTION 2009-006 - A resolution of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana approving the relocation plans for residential property
located at 702 S. Raitt Street
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
None (0)
Alvarez, Benavides, Pulido (3)
None (0)
Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, and Councilmember Benavides
returned to the dais.
Mayor Pulido assumed the Chair.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Bob Aldrich, Assistant Executive Officer, from the Local Agency Formation Commission
made a presentation to the Council related to the Commission and its services; Gloria
Alvarado and Robert Penney addressed the Council relative to the proposed personnel
layoffs in the City; Tim Rush and Lucy Bateson addressed the Council relative to a
problem with trash "scavengers"; Laura Morfin noted that she had stepped down as the
chair of the Early Prevention and Intervention Commission (EPIC) and thanked
Councilmember Benavides for the opportunity to serve the City; Mike Tardif expressed
concerns related to the posting of the Council Agenda.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90.A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS -None
90.B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
• Wished everyone a happy new year
• Thanked staff for their efforts on the Lacy and Raitt housing projects
Councilmember Martinez
• Wished everyone a happy new year
• Noted that the City needs to move forward, and that although there will be many
challenges including layoffs, everyone needs to work together
• Asked the individuals that brought up the "scavenger" problem to suggest solutions
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JANUARY 5, 2009
COMMENTS
Councilmember Bustamante
• Suggested that the City look into increasing the penalties for "scavenging"
Councilmember Tinajero
• Thanked the members of the community for sharing their concerns
• Wished everyone a good new year
Councilmember Benavides
• Wished everyone a happy new year
• Noted that the current economic situation is very challenging but that the Council is
willing to work together to bring forward solutions
• Asked staff to review how the public is notified about proposed projects including
looking at what other cities are doing
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez
• Urged the leadership of the City's employee unions to meet and confer with the
Council
Mayor Pulido
• Wished everyone a happy new year
• Noted that there will not be a quorum for January 20, 2009, and that the next
meeting of the City Council will be on February 2, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT at 7:34 P.M.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JANUARY 5, 2009