HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-06 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
APRIL 6, 2009
CITY HALL 8T" FLOOR, RM. 831
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
5:10 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tem (5:15
P.M.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ (5:15 P.M.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO (5:30 P.M.)
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
6:10 P.M.
6:15 P.M.
MAYOR PULIDO
Melissa Rusler, Police Chaplain
MAYOR PULIDO
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Israel G. Garcia Police Officer, Police Department
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PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to State Senator
Lou Correa and Assemblyman Jose Solorio for their support in assisting the City of
Santa Ana obtain a $400,000 CaIGRIP Grant.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to David Hollon and Lynn Sosa in
recognition of DMV/ Donate Life California month.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to United States Census Bureau in
recognition of Census 2010.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Richard Kelter in
recognition of his community outreach.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to St. Joseph Health
System in recognition of its Healthy For Life campaign.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to
Consul Carlos Rodriguez Y Quezada and Dr. Rosalva Garcia for their donation to
Washington Elementary School.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ and
COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to former Council Members Patricia McGuigan, Lisa
Bist, Alberta Christy and Lisa Mills* in honor of Women's History month.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to
Pedro Magallon, SAYSA and Leonel Perez, United Latin Soccer League in recognition
of their efforts in bringing Chivas USA Soccer Clinic to the City of Santa Ana.
* Not Present
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney reported on items related to Benny Rodriguez; WCAB Case No.
ANA0406908; ANA411762; and Viviana Nguyen, Claim No. 2008-187. See Item 19A
for report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS AND ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
The Mayor announced that this was the time to hear public comments on matters on the
Council and Agency agendas and also for non-agenda items within the jurisdiction of
the City Council.
Glen Stroud commented in opposition to approval of agreement for improvements at
Cabrillo Tennis Center (Item 25C).
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the consent Calendar:
• Councilmember Tinajero pulled Item 13A for discussion.
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 23A for discussion
• Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19C
• Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez abstained from voting on the second
agreement on Item 25E
Motion:
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
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.
Approve minutes. (Item 10A)
10A Regular and Closed Session Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2009
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 NEW APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE FOR MODIFICATION OF
HISTORIC STRUCTURES
Placed on first reading at the March 16, 2009 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 (Benavides absent)
Published in the O.C. Reporter on March 20, 2009
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion:
Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2780 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Santa Ana amending sections 30-6 and 30-8 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code authorizing imposition of fees for an applicant seeking
approval for a major exterior modification to a historic structure
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS
13A APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE SANTA ANA WORKFORCE.:
INVESTMENT BOARD
Motion:
Appoint Ms. Sabrina Van Artsdalen, Workforce Specialist IV, as the
Workforce Investment Act Title I Programs representative on the
Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Motion:
Approve settlement:
Benny Rodriguez, WCAB Case No. ANA0406908, ANA411762;
Compromise and release in the amount of $100,000
Viviana Nguyen, Claim No. 2008-187: settlement in the amount of $7,500
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19B EXCUSED ABSENCES -None
19C 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,
Finance and Management Services Agency and Police Department)
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19C
19D SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
Motion:
Adopt the Sewer System Management Plan.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FUNDS
Motion:
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-77 - Accepting State of
California Office of Emergency Services Anti-Drug Abuse Program Grant
funds of $63,000 to revenue account and appropriate the same to
expenditure account
SPECIFICATIONS -PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Motion:
Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. (Items 22A
through 22H)
22A SPEC. NO. 06-182 -POLICE MOTORCYCLE PARTS AND REPAIR -
Renew the contract with Seavco d/b/a Irv Seaver Motorcycles fora one-
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year period in an amount not to exceed $175,000 -Finance and
Management Services Agency
22B SPEC. NO. 08-076 -SAFETY GLOVES - Award a contract to Fisher
Safety for cone-year period with provision for three one-year renewals in
an annual amount not to exceed $35,000 -Finance and Management
Services Agency
22C SPEC. NO. 09-007 -STREET SWEEPER BROOM REWRAP -Award a
contract to West Coast Equipment, Inc. for aone-year period, with
provision for two one-year renewals in an amount not to exceed $60,570 -
Finance and Management Services Agency
22D SPEC. NO. 09-008 -REPROGRAPHICS PAPERS AND ENVELOPES -
POLICE DEPARTMENT -Finance and Management Services Agency
Motion:
1. Reject the bid from D.D. Office Products, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Paper
as nonresponsive to the specifications.
2. Award a contract to Unisource Worldwide Inc. for aone-year
period, with provision for two year renewals in the annual amount
not to exceed $110,000.
22E SPEC. NO. 09-012 -TONER CARTRIDGES AND SUPPLIES -Finance
and Management Services Agency -Award contracts for aone-year
period, with provision for two one-year renewals in an annual amount not
to exceed $125,000 with the following vendors:
Vendor Location
CVR Computer Supplies Cherry Hill, NJ
Corporate Express Imaging Poway
Office Depot Signal Hill
22F SPEC. NO. 06-157 -MOTOROLA PORTABLE RADIOS -POLICE
DEPARTMENT -Amend the contract with Motorola in an amount not to
exceed $600,000 -Finance and Management Services Agency
22G SPEC. NO. 09-010 - ON-CALL SANITARY SEWER LINING SERVICES -
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY - Award a contract to RePipe-California, Inc.
with provision for three one-year renewals in an annual amount not to
exceed $500,000 -Finance and Management Services Agency
22H SPEC. NO. 07-057 -BRASS WATER SERVICE FITTINGS -PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY -Amend the contract with Wells Supply Company by
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$23,000 for a total annual amount not to exceed $98,000 -Finance and
Management Services Agency
PROJECTS MAINTENANCE. REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT,
CONSTRUCTION OR CHANGE ORDERS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
23A REJECTION OF BIDS fOR MEMORIAL PARK POOL RENOVATION
{PROJECT NO. 08-6016-C)
Motion:
Reject all bids for the Memorial Park Pool Renovation.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
23B CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIFTH STREET AND MCFADDEN AVENUE
BRIDGES REHABILITATION CROSSING OVER THE SANTA ANA
RIVER (PROJECT NOS. 1777 AND 1778)
Motion:
1. Award a contract to Beador Construction Company Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in
the estimated amount of $2,414,300 for construction of Fifth
Street and McFadden Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation over the
Santa Ana River.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $3,071,800.
23C CONTRACT AWARD FOR CIVIC CENTER DRAINAGE AND PAVEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NOS. 09-9103-M, 09-9104-M AND 09-
9105-C)
Motion:
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1. Award a contract to Belaire West Landscape, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid lump sum prices
for the base bid plus add-on alternate one in the estimated
amount of $218,525 for construction of Civic Center Drainage and
Pavement Improvements.
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-074 - Recognizing
$310,000 in the Civic Center Maintenance fund revenue account and
appropriate same to the Civic Center Maintenance fund expenditure
account.
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $273,100.
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 25A through 25H)
25A AGMT - CELLULAR ANTENNA AT THORNTON PARK - Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency
Motion:
1. AGMT NO. 2009-030A -With Omnipoint Communications Inc. (T-
Mobile)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 09-078 -Recognizing $23,040
in the Capital Outlay Fund revenue account and appropriate same to
the Capital Outlay Fund expenditure account.
3. Receive and file Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review
Nos. 2009-13 (Thornton Park).
25B AGMT NO. 2009-031 -USE OF FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL TO
CONSTRUCT THE FLOWER STREET BIKE TRAIL -Execute agreement
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with the Orange County Flood Control District -Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency
25C AGMT NO. 2009-032 - IMPROVEMENTS AT CABRILLO TENNIS
CENTER - Execute reimbursement agreement with the Southwest
Property Investment, Inc. totaling $153,867.40 -Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency
25D AGMTS - STATE ROUTE 55/ACTON AVENUE OVERCROSSING
(PROJECT 08-1730) -PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
AGMT NO. 2009-033 -With the California Department of Transportation
(CALTRANS)
AGMT NO. 2009-034 -PROVIDE DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES -
With Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $1,720,000 including a
15% contingency
25E ~ AGMTS -IMPLEMENTATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAMS -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGMT NO. 2009-035 -Execute agreement with ANR Homes, Inc. for
implementation of the single family, condominium and historic components
of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in an amount not to exceed
$2,715,636
AGMT NO. 2009-036 - Execute agreement with Orange Housing
Development Corporation and C&C Development for implementation of
the rental housing component of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000
Mayor Pulido and Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez abstained from voting on
the agreement with C&C Development due to receipt of campaign
contributions (AGMT NO. 2009-036).
25F AGMTS - BILL PRINT AND PAYMENT SERVICES - Finance
Management Services Agency
AGMT NO. 2009-037 -Amend agreement with InfoSend, Inc. for
municipal utility services bill printing and mailing, and electronic bill
presentment and payment services from $150,000 to a total not to exceed
$206,000, during the final one-year term of the agreement.
AGMT NO. 2009-038 -Amend agreement with TransFirst, LLC for the
processing of credit card payments in an aggregate limit not to exceed
$60,000, during the one-year extension of the agreement.
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25G AGMT NO. 2009-039 - COMPUTERIZED CASHIERING SYSTEM
HARDWARE AND MAINTENANCE -Amend agreement with System
Innovators, a division of Harris Computer Corporation, in an annual
aggregate limit not to exceed $45,000 -Finance Management Services
Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
31A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-01 - 2929 SOUTH HALLADAY
STREET
Filed by Trillium Consulting to allow construction of a 60-foot high cellular
antenna for T-Mobile at 2929 South Halladay Street located in the Light
Industrial (M1) zoning district.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on March 9,
2009 by a vote of 7-0.
Applicant -Trillium Consulting
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2009-01 as conditioned.
31 B CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-03 AND 2009-04 AND
VARIANCE NO. 2009-01 - 3531 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
Filed by Coast to Coast Commercial, LLC to allow conditional use permits
for after-hours and adrive-through window service and a variance for a
reduction in landscaping requirements for the Sonic Restaurant at 3531
South Fairview Street located in the Arterial Commercial (C-5) zoning
district.
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on March 9,
2009 by a vote of 7-0.
Applicant -Coast to Coast Commercial, LLC
Motion:
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2009-03 as conditioned, Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-04 as
conditioned and Variance No. 2009-01 as conditioned.
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
50A AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE -
CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
Motion:
Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication.
ORDINANCE - An ordinance of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter
39 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to the conservation of the
public water supply.
Public Speaker John Raya commented in support of the ordinance relating
to conservation of water .
MOTION: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
RESOLUTIONS
55A AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND
ANNUAL BUDGET
Continued from the February 2, 2009 City Council meeting by a vote of
7-0.
Continued from the February 17, 2009 City Council meeting by a vote
of 6-1 (Tinajero absent).
Continued from the March 2, 2009 City Council meeting by a vote of
7-0.
Motion:
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Approve staff s request to continue the matter to May 18, 2009.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55B ADOPTION OF CITY TICKET AND PASS POLICY TO CONFORM TO
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION REGULATION SECTION
18944.1
Motion:
Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-19 -Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana establishing standards for distribution of tickets and/or passes
to certain events in furtherance of the City's reasonably defined public
purposes.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING -CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY PLACE SKY
LOFTS RESIDENTIAL TOWER DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 301
EAST J EAN ETTE LAN E
Filed by the Transaction Financial Corporation, to allow the construction of
a 31-story high rise residential condominium tower within the City Place
development located at 301 East Jeanette Lane in the Specific
Development No. 59 (SD-59) zoning district.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on January
12, 2009 by a vote of 5-1 (Yrarrazaval opposed, Turner abstained)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 23,
2009 and notices mailed.
Applicant: Transaction Financial Corporation
Continued from the February 2, 2009 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7-0.
Continued from the February 17, 2009 City Council Meeting by a vote of
6-0 (Tinajero absent).
Continued from the March 2, 2009 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0.
Continued from the March 16, 2009 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6-0
(Benavides absent).
Motion:
Table the matter per staff s and applicant's request.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B
PUBLIC HEARING -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010
Public hearing regarding the proposed Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion and
Nguoi Viet News on March 20, 2009.
Cynthia Nelson, Deputy City Manager for Development Services, gave a
brief presentation to the City Council.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Human Relations Commission Chair Valerie Amezcua addressed the
Council and explained the recommendations from the Human Relations
Commission.
Written Communication: None
The following individuals advocated on behalf of their respective
organizations:
Speakers Organization (Tab Number)
Randy Platt, Robert Rich, Community SeniorServ -Congregate
Tish Leon, Kathy Nguyen and Home Meals
Genievieve Southgate Charles W. Bowers Museum (#11)
Scott Duncan Kidsingers (#36)
Ava Steaffens EI Puente (#28)
Lara Montagne, Nick The Grain Project (#31)
Spain
Sundaram Rama The Cambodian Family (#9)
Sonia Mislailin Congressional District-Academy of
Sister Eileen McNerny
Heather Flynn
Charlotte Finklea
Steve Miller
Kenyatta Parker
Stephanie Madden
Benjamin Vazquez
Javier Garcia
Oliver Lopez
Scott Glabb
Kimberly Adessian
Martha Madrid
Angela Weimer
Nazly Restrepo
Kate Medina
Connie Jones
Booker Burney, Jr.
Kathleen Bowman
Ron Brown, Frank Jimenez
Claire Braeburn
Elsa Greenfield
Alicia Basurto
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International Dance (#23)
Taller San Jose (#62)
Blind Children's Learning Center (#7)
Public Law Center (#52)
Pathways to Adventure (#50)
American Lung Association of California (#5)
Paint Your Heart Out (#84)
EI Centro Cultural de Mexico (#27)
Relampago Del Cielo (#53)
Achievement Institute of Scientific Studies
(#2)
Santa Ana Athletic Foundation (#55)
Westend Community Oriented Policing
Association (#68)
O.C. Bar Foundation-Programma Shortstop
(#43)
East Los Angeles Classic Theatre (#26)
O.C. Bar Foundation-Stop Short of Addiction
(#44)
O.C. Youth Commission (#48)
Southwest Minority Econ. Dev. Assoc. (#61)
SBC Community Mission Service (#57)
Wise Place (#69)
Teen Challenge of So. California (#63)
America on Track (#4)
Community Services Program (#22)
Human Options (#34)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
John Raya TKO Youth Foundation
Public hearing closed
Motion:
Continue the matter two weeks (April 20, 2009 City Council Meeting).
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL CONVENED WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:44 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
Lisann Martinez, Alex Vega, Becky Torres, Abel Torres, Patricia Young, and Joan
Todisco addressed issues of general nature within the City.
CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS -None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento
• Announced the birth of two Golden Lion Tamarin at the Santa Ana Zoo
• Announced that the Anteaters at the Zoo have arrived and are under
quarantine as required until May.
Councilmember Martinez
• Invited residents to the Geisha House and Chipotle Restaurant which
recently opened at the City Place Center.
Councilmember Bustamante
• Reminded residents of the upcoming Floral Park Home and Gardens
Tours, April 25 and 26, 2009, which will include tours of homes, the
annual car show, and arts & crafts show.
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COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinaiero
• Announced he will host a "Walk and Talk" on April 19 at 8:00 a.m., at
Taft Elementary and will walk the area to discuss related issues to the
neighborhood; he announced that this will be the first of a series of
"walk and talk" forums.
• Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Carlos Romero, former
resident of the City of Santa Ana and member of the Templo Calvario,
also a former missionary who recently passed away.
Councilmember Benavides
• Thanked everyone for their input at tonight's Community Development
Block Grant Public Hearing and stated he appreciated hearing from the
organizations.
• Thanked the City residents and staff for their support during the recent
passing of his father, Eduardo Benavides; he discussed the inspiration
and guidance his father provided him.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez
• Asked the Council to adjourn in memory of Richard O'Neill and spoke
of the leadership he provided to Orange County and the many lives he
touched. She detailed his strengths and shared a few personal stories
of her memories of Mr. O'Neill.
Mayor Pulido
• Shared his memories and a few of the accomplishments of Mr. O'Neill;
he stated his tremendous friendship will be missed by everyone who
knew him.
• Asked that the Council also close the meeting in memory of Eduardo
Benavides
ADJOURNMENT - 10:05 P.M. to Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana
In Memory of
Richard O'Neill
Carlos Romero
Eduardo Benavides
l..
-(~~Patricia E. H aly
Clerk of the Council
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