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Home My WebLink About2009-09-08 RegularMINUTES OF THE CLOSED AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 CLOSED SESSION MEETING v.. CALLED TO ORDER CITY HALL 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 8T" FLOOR 5:45 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 CLOSED SESSION CALENDAR 1A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR David N. Ream pursuant to Government Code Section 54958.6 (a) regarding the salary and compensation of: Title: Executive Director of Public Works 16 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - (2 Cases) Mark Chitjian, WCAB-ANA 0380728; ANA 0374038 `... Michael James DeHerrera v. City of Santa Ana; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2009-00117767 STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager BENJAMIN IG4UFMAN, Chief Assistant City Attorney JOSE SANDOVAL, Managing Senior Assistant City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 212 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 1 C LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 - (2 Cases) Claimants: Silvia Jimenez Claim No. 2009-035 Randy & Olga Moreno Claim No. 2009-068 ADJOURNMENT 6:35 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 6:38 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Keith E. Foster Brian C. Zell Eileen Sever 30 YEARS OF SERVICE Gregory E. Fernandez STAFF Present: DAVID N. REAM, City Manager BENJAMIN KAUFMAN, Chief Assistant City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain MAYOR PULIDO Police Officer, Police Department Police Officer, Police Department Fire Captain, Fire Department Tree Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works ./ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 213 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to City volunteers representing •- Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo, Library's Teen Space, Senior Center's Senior Advisory Group and Project PRIDE Volunteer Group recognizing September 11th as the "National Day of Service and Remembrance." CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Mr. Thuan Ha for his generosity in supporting the Police Department's canine unit. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ to Max de la Rosa for saving the life of a drowning toddler. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BUSTAMANTE to Merck Pharmaceuticals for their generous donation of bicycles to the Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Courtney Conlogue for winning the Hurley U.S. Open Women's Surfing Championship. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Julie Kindstrand for taking First Place at the World Cup Skateboarding Pro Tech Pool Party. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to ~,,.. the Santa Ana Pop Warner Monarchs Pee Wee White Cheer Division on winning National, Regional and Local Championships. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to Sean H. Mill for his service on the Planning Commission PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS • Carrie DeLaurie spoke in support of Item 20C; • Petra Castellanos and Steve Trujillo requested support for rent control in the City; • Steve McGuigan commented on Item 25G and invited Council to the Inter-Coastal Watershed Clean-Up event at Centennial Park on September 19, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CLOSED SESSION REPORT -The City Attorney reported items related to Mark Chitjian, WCAB-ANA 0380728 and the confirmation of the appointment of the Executive Director of Public Works. See Item 19A for report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 214 SEPTEMBER S, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pulido announced the following modifications to the consent Calendar: • Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19C and pulled Items 20C and 20D for separate discussion • Councilmember Benavides abstained on Item 10A due to his absence from said meeting; abstained on Item 23A due to his wife's employment at said contract location, and pulled Item 25G for separate discussion. MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items: Items 10A through 25Q. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES MOTION: Approve Minutes. (Item 10A and 10B) 10A CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2009 'Councilmember Benavides abstained on Item 10A due to his absence from said meeting. 106 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 2009 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT MOTION: 1. Approved stipulation settlement and future medical of Mark Chitjian, WCAB-ANA 0380728; ANA 0374038 in the amount of $17,713. 2. The City Council confirmed the City Manager's appointment of Raul Godinez II as Executive Director of the Public Works Agency. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 215 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 r 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 and Clerk of the Council's Office) * Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez recorded a "no" vote on Item 19C. 19D QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between April 1 and June 30, 2009, valued at $25,000 and less. 19E LETTER OF RESPONSE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY WATER SUPPLY RELIABILITY REPORT MOTION: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of response to the Orange County Grand Jury Report titled, "Paper Water -Does „~, Orange County Have a Reliable Future?" 19F CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT MOTION: Authorize submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A RECOGNIZE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY REVENUE FUNDS MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 10-007 - Recognizing $1,345,597.74 in Criminal Activity Revenue Funds and appropriate same into the Criminal Activity Expenditure Accounts. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 216 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 20B ACCEPT THE 2009 RECOVERY ACT EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT MOTION: ~' 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 10-020 -Recognizing the 2009 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $743,274 into the revenue account and appropriate same into the 2009 Recovery Act 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. 2009-131 - With the County of Orange, Sheriff's Department to transfer the 2009 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $743,274 - Police Department 2Q MOTION: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 10-021 - Recognizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing funds (HPRP) in the amount of $2,831,989 awarded to the City of Santa Ana. 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the following HPRP agreements, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney: a. AGMT NO. 2009-132 -With Mercy House to provide Homeless Prevention in the amount of $399,135 and Rapid Re-Housin i the amount of $398,910; ~~~.mT (gip, ~.~~a- i~a~~,~ ..~ b. AGMT NO. 2009-133 -With Interval House to provide Homeless Prevention in the amount of $300,000 and Rapid Re-Housing in the amount of $300,000; (R~ M ~ No• 2,00 ~ - l 33 ~~~ ...+ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 217 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 c. AGMT NO. 2009-134 -With Olive Crest to provide Homeless Prevention in the amount of $250,000 and Rapid Re-Housing{nee amount of $218,444; (~C~M'T NO, o1C)G~-1~~{R r~ 20D d. AGMT N0. 2009-135 - With Public Law Center to provide Homeless Prevention in the amount of $105,000; e. AGMT NO. 2009-136 -With AIDS Services Foundation to provide Homeless Prevention in the amount of $170,000; f. AGMT NO. 2009-137 - With Volunteer Center of Orange County/Illumination Foundation to provide Homeless Prevention in the amount of $115,000 and Rapid Re-Housing in t~e amount of $200,000; C A~ 1V~T ~)0. Zdc9aC - 13'1 ~~ C"% g. AGMT NO. 2009-138 -With WISE Place to provide Rapid Re- Housing in the amount of $145,000; h. AGMT NO. 2009-139 -With Share Our Selves to provide Homeless Prevention in the amount of $110,000; i. AGMT NO. 2009-140 -With Orange County Partnership to provide Data Collection in the amount of $50,000. MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 10-008 -Recognizing $6,739,542 in the revenue account, and appropriate same in the FY 2009 Cops Hiring Recovery Program Grant expenditure accounts MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 218 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) SPECIFICATIONS -PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES MOTION: Award in accordance with Requests for Council Action. (Items 22A through 22H) 22A SPEC NO. 06-064 - ELECTRICAL SERVICE - FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY -Renew the contract with Williams & Maher, Inc. for cone-year period in an amount not to exceed $190,000 - - Finance & Management Services Agency 226 SPEC NO. 07-069 - CHEMICALS: SOIL, PLANT, AND WATER TREATMENT -FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY - Renew the contracts in the annual amounts as follows: Vendor Location Amount Crop Production Services, Inc. Santa Ana $45,000 Waterline Technologies, Inc. Santa Ana $30,000 22C SPEC NO. 08-060 -TRAFFIC LINE PAINTING AND TRAFFIC SIGN MAINTENANCE -PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY -Renew the contract with Orange County Striping Service, Inc., for aone-year period in an amount not to exceed $490,275 -Finance & Management Services Agency 22D SPEC NO. 08-023 -FIRE HOSE AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - FIRE DEPARTMENT -Renew the contract with L.N. Curtis & Sans for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $28,700; and increase the aggregate limit for miscellaneous supplies for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $25,000 annually -Finance & Management Services Agency 22E SPEC NO. 09-040 -PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK-19 NOTEBOOKS - PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 1. Reject the bids from Pinnacle Contracting, Impex Technologies, Inc. and G2 Digital Solutions, as non-responsive. 2. Award a contract for the purchase of Panasonic Toughbook-19 to En Pointe Technologies for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $39,174. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 219 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 22F SPEC NO. 09-041 -AUTOMATED SECURITY SYSTEM -POLICE DEPARTMENT - Award a contract to Gexpro in the amount of $59,290 - Finance & Management Services Agency 22G SPEC NO. 09-045 -ENGLISH LITERACY SYSTEM -COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Award a contract to Retention Education, Inc. in the amount of $83,402.34 -Finance & Management Services Agency 22H SPEC NO. 08-005 -COMMUNICATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS - POLICE DEPARTMENT - Renew a contract with Merjan Enterprises, Inc. dba/Save On Video for aone-year period in an amount not to exceed $75,000 -Finance & Management Services Agency PROJECTS 23A CONTRACT AWARD FOR CARR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SEWER LATERAL IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 106400) MOTION: 1. Award a contract to Newtech Engineering and Construction, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in vr, the estimated amount of $64,920 for construction of Carr Intermediate School Sewer Lateral Improvements. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $87,800. " Councilmember Benavides abstained on Item 23A due to his wife's employment at said contract location. 23B CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEGERSTROM AVENUE REHABILITATION FROM HARBOR BOULEVARD TO BRISTOL STREET (PROJECT NO. 09-1028-C) MOTION: 1. Award a contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the estimated amount of $2,094,618 for construction of Segerstrom Avenue Rehabilitation from Harbor Boulevard to Bristol Street. 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost of $2,617,234. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 220 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 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 andlor as otherwise requested in the Request for Council Action report. (Item 25A through 25Q) 25A AGMT NO. 2009-141 -SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES -With Houston Harris PCS, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $300,000 -Public Works Agency 256 AGMT NO. 2009-142 -VETERINARY SERVICES -With Dr. Scott Weldy in an amount of $75,000 for aone-year term -Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Agency 25C AGMT NO. 2009-143 -PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR WIDENING AT 3025 AND 3019 W. EDINGER (PROJECT NO. 077577) -With Tung Nguyen, Vu Do Nguyen, Tu Van Nguyen and Huyen Thi Nguyen in the amount of $72,000 -Public Works Agency 25D ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS -Public Works Agency 1. AGMT NO. 2009-144 - Execute an agreement with Siemens Building Technologies in an amount not to exceed $3,267,500 - Police Department 2. Authorize funding of the improvements from the City's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant monies made available through the Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 25E AGMT NO. 2009-145 -POLICE SERVICE DOG TRAINING SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Adlerhorst International, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000 -Police Department 25F AGMT NO. 2009-146 -INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES -Execute an amendment with Correctional Managed Care Medical Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $1,255,985 -Police Department 2S Joe Thompson, of T-Mobile spoke in support of item. Council discussion ensued; requested staff continue discussion with T-Mobile and bring back item for Council consideration in 2 weeks. .,rr CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 221 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 MOTION: Continue matter for 2 weeks. MOTION: Benavides VOTE: AYES SECOND: Martinez Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 25H LIBRARY SERVICES ENHANCEMENT - Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency 1. AGMT NO. 2009-147 -Execute an agreement with California State Library in the amount of $69,987 for an 18-month term funded through the Library Services and Technology Act Grant (LSTA). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment (Requires five affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 10-005 -Recognizing $69,987 '~r. in the LSTA Connect to Your Future Grant revenue account and appropriate same to the Library expenditure account 251 AGMT NO. 2009-148 -CABLING SERVICES -With Pacific Coast Cabling for atwo-year period with options to renew for two additional one- year terms, in an amount not to exceed $95,000 per year -Finance & Management Services Agency 25J TEMPORARY TECHNICAL CONTRACT AND CONSULTING SERVICES - Finance & Management Services Agency - Execute amendments increasing total compensation $ 3,590,000 and extending the term for one year term or until the funds are expended with the following vendors: 1. AGMT NO. 2009-149 -Concorde Consulting, Inc. 2. AGMT NO. 2009-150 - SoftMaster, Inc. 3. AGMT NO. 2009-151 -The Comdyn Group, Inc. 4. AGMT NO. 2009-152 - Telfords 25K INSTALL AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS AS PER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT -Community Redevelopment Agency 1. AGMT NO. 2009-153 -Execute an agreement with Stanley Access ,,,~, Technologies in the amount of $36,000. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 222 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimate cost of $45,000. 25L AGMT NO. 2009-154 -LAW ENFORCEMENT HELICOPTER SERVICES ~ - With the Airborne Law Enforcement Services Joint Powers Authority in an annual amount not to exceed $320,294 -Police Department 25M AGMT NO. 2009-155 - COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - Execute an amendment with TriTech Software Systems in an additional amount not to exceed $49,475 -Fire Department 25N AGMT NO. 2009-156 -ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR ABBEY GROUP AUTOMATED BOOKING SYSTEM - Execute an amendment with the Abbey Group, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $54,754.73 -Police Department 250 AGMT NO. 2009-157 -ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR VISIPHOR BOOKING SYSTEM - Execute an amendment with the Visiphor Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $56,000 -Police Department 25P AGMT NO. 2009-158 -PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL PLANNING SUPPORT TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATION PLANS FOR THE SOUTHERN PLANNING AREA -With the GTSI Corporation in an amount not to exceed $2,143,028 -Police Department 250 AGMT NO. 2009-159 -PROCESSING OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION •.+" AND LIABILITY CLAIMS -Execute an amendment with Valley Oak Systems in an amount not to exceed $60,000 during the first year; term may be extended for up to five additional one-year periods in an amount not to exceed $45,000 annually -Personnel Services Agency **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR RESOLUTIONS 55A AUTHORIZE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ALTON AVENUE OVERCROSSING AT STATE ROUTE 55 (SR-55) PROJECT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS GENERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY (TIGER) DISCRETIONARY FUNDS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (PROJECT 08-1730) MOTION: Adopt resolution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 223 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 •.r' RESOLUTION NO. 2009-047 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizing the submittal of an application for funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -Transportation ~.. Investment Generating Economic Recovery Program MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55B WAIVE 90-DAY WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO CALTRANS' RELINQUISHING STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE CITY FOR I-5 FREEWAY WIDENING PROJECT MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-048 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana waiving the statutory notice by the State of California of its L,,. intent to relinquish right-of-way along State Highway Route 5 within the City MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55C REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THREE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-049 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana supporting Federal Funding of projects and authorizing the „y, Executive Director of Public Agency to submit the projects for funding under the Highway Safety Improvement Program CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 224 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Nane (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55D APPROVE RELOCATION PLAN FOR STATION DISTRICT PROJECT Staff presentation by Cindy Nelson, Executive Director of Community Development Agency. MOTION: Adopt resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-050 - A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana approving the relocation plan for residential property located within the Station District Project MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PUBLIC HEARINGS 75A AMENDMENT APPLICATION NOS. 2008-03 AND 2008-04 - 542 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE AND 2034 AND 2038 NORTH BUSH STREET Filed by the Santa Ana Community Redevelopment Agency, to change the zoning designation from Community Commercial (C1) to Single Family Residence (R1) at 542 East Central Avenue and from Professional-Height District II (P-HDII) to Two Family Residence (R2) at 2034 and 2038 North Bush Street. Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on August 10, 2009 by a vote of 6-0 (Betancourt absent). ..f ..~' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 225 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 Applicant: Community Redevelopment Agency Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 21, 2009 and notices mailed. Staff presentation by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning and Building Safety Department. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing; there was no written communication received, or public speakers; and closed the Hearing. MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS-2796 - An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana rezoning the property located at 542 East Central Avenue from Community Commercial (C1) to Single Family Residence (R1) and the properties located at 2034 and 2038 North Bush Street from Professional-Height District II (P-HDII) to Two Family Residence (R2) (AA Nos. 2008-03 and 2008-04) MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Bustamante VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 75B ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2009-05 TO AMEND ALLOWED USES WITHIN THE BROADWAY CORRIDOR DISTRICT OF THE MIDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-3) Filed by the City of Santa Ana, amendment to the uses permitted in the Broadway corridor District of the Midtown specific Plan (SP-3) to allow museums, galleries, libraries, theaters and cinemas except those that require a conditional use permit. Applicant: City of Santa Ana Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on August 28, 2009. ~,,,, MOTION: Continue the matter for 30 days per staff s request. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 226 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Pulido (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AT 8:33 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED AT 8:36 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL COMMENTS 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS -None 906 CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Sarmiento: Reported on OCTA's Central Corridor MIS Advisory Board meeting - discussions continue on the extension of 57 freeway; currently OCTA has suggested no extension, but options have included: above-grade, at-grade, and tunnel through riverbed; additional alternatives to be considered; thanked neighborhood association for voicing concerns to OCTA; and • Commented on passing of US Senator Edward Kennedy, who was strong advocate for disabled, seniors, and voting rights. Councilmember Martinez: • Paid tribute to her former boss and mentor Mark E. Press who passed away; active member of community, served on the board for the Santa Ana Boys and Girls Club, owned business in the City and true advocate for education; requested that the Mayor adjourn in his memory. Councilmember Bustamante: School back in session; asked that drivers be mindful of children crossing street. Councilmember Bustamante left the meeting at 8:40 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 227 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 .I Mavor Pro Tem Alvarez• • Extension of 57 freeway continues to be discussed; asked neighborhoods pay heed on the issue; `"' Congratulated Councilmember Martinez on obtaining her baccalaureate degree from Cal. State University, Fullerton; • Commented on President Obama's National address to schoolchildren; and • Congratulated the Police Department on receiving ASGR National award. Councilmember Benavides: • Noted grant received by Police Department; successful task force on Townsend Street Project; nominated and received 1ST Place award by the Regional Community Policing Task Force and a Finalist to the James Q. Wilson award by the International Police Chiefs Association; • Community involvement important; commission vacancies available and invited members of the community to apply; • Fiestas Patrias parade and festivities to be held over the weekend; invited all to attend; and • Encouraged staff and neighborhood to take the lead in discussions with T-Mobile on Rosita Park cell tower. Councilmember Tinaiero • Reinforced comments shared by Councilmember Benavides on cell tower item; • President Obama's speech to children was historic; 15~ minority President addressing our Nation; • Encouraged Santa Ana School Board members to change the time/place holder on their agendas for Public Comments to the beginning of the meeting; • Congratulated Councilmember Martinez on obtaining baccalaureate degree; mentor Mark Press would have been very proud of her accomplishment; and • Requested adjournment in the memory of Rosa Mejia. Mavor Pulido • Commented on the untimely passing of Christian Torres; • Remarked on Mark Press' endeavors in the City; • Reported on the passing of former Santa Ana Councilmember David "Red Ortiz'; and • Adjourn meeting in the memory of Mark E. Press, Rosa Mejia, David "Red" Fajardo Ortiz, and Christian Torres. ADJOURNMENT - 9:01 P.M. -The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. for the v~„ Closed Session Meeting, immediately followed to the Regular CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 228 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 Business Meeting in the Police Community Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. In Memory of Mark E. Press, Rosa Mejia, David Fajardo Ortiz, and Christian Torres Maria D. Huizar cJ Clerk of the Council ..f CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 229 SEPTEMBER 8, 2009