HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-06 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 6, 2010
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CITY HALL
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 8T" FLOOR
SANTA ANA, CA
5:40 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor
P.M.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
ABSENT:
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
Pro Tern (5:46
STAFF Present:
CYNTHIA J. NELSON, Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
1A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Kathie
Gonzalez
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Santa Ana Management Association
Santa Ana Firemen's Benevolent Association
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Santa Ana Police Officer's Association
Santa Ana Police Management Association
Santa Ana Fire Management Association
Confidential Association of Santa Ana
ADJOURNED 5:48 P.M.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:57 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
ABSENT:
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
STAFF Present:
CYNTHIA J. NELSON, Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Mayor Pulido
Melissa Rusler, Police Chaplain
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Bradley B. Sadler,
Police Sergeant, Police Department for 20 Years of Service
CITY TILE presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Larry Means for his service on the
Personnel Board
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCIL MEMBER BENAVIDES to
Connect -to -Council members: Connie Hamilton, Ruby Woo, Allan Woo, Peter Katz,
Joanne Peterson -McCall, Terry McCall, Eric Scandrett, Mayra Mejia, Arthur Sandoval,
Illiana Welty and Adela Montanez for organizing the Urban Leadership Forum held on
May 1, 2010.
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CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCIL MEMBER SARMIENTO to
the following committee members: Erika Sepulveda, Irving Alaniz, Steve McGuigan,
Francine Harris, Betty Witted, Carmela Sandoval, Sandra Leon, Grace Oropeza, Nedra
Hector, and Jennifer Patalsky, Relay Manager for coordinating the American Cancer
Society Relay for Life event in Santa Ana held on May 22, 2010.
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCIL MEMBER SARMIENTO recognizing June
15th as "Janitors for Justice Day"
*Councilmember Benavides left the meeting at 7:28 p.m. and did not return.
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to James P. Larsen,
Firefighter, Fire Department for 25 Years of Service
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — None
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Albert Castillo — reiterated comments made at the June 7th Council meeting;
Steve McGuigan — commented on recent American Independence Day celebration;
provided update on Santa Ana Zoo matters: Case Reporter did publicity that has
helped the Zoo, hosting a concert on July 18th, Zoofari event in August, and partnered
with Discovery Science Center to provide summer camps; and
Grant Adler — received letter on weed abatement (commented on Public Hearing Item
75B. Staff instructed to work with Ms. Adler in identifying her concerns).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations with the following modifications
on the Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25M:
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C.
• Excused Councilmember Bustamante from City Council, Community
Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Agency meetings.
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 19D for separate discussion.
• Mayor Pulido pulled Item 25M for separate discussion.
• Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25J due to a campaign contribution.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES OF THE CLOSED AND REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 21,
2010 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
10B MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CLOSED MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2010 -
Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT — Nothing to report.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES
MOTION: Excuse Councilmember Bustamante.
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.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on item 19C.
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MOTION: Pursuant to Charter Section 908(a) direct the Board of
Recreation and Parks to undertake a continuing effort to expand the
City's cultural partnership with the Vietnamese -American Community
in Santa Ana and Southern California, and request Commissioner Ken
Nguyen, in his role as a Board Member, to head that effort as
Ambassador to the Vietnamese -American Community on behalf of the
Board and the City.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2)
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22H)
22A SPEC. NO. 10-022 - HP SERVERS & STORAGE - Finance & Management
Services
1. Award a contract to GST, Inc., for the purchase of servers in an
amount not exceed $37,100.
2. Award a contract to Nth Generation Computing, Inc., for the
purchase of storage in an amount not exceed $40,100.
22B SPEC. NO. 10-025 - A MICRO -WAVE BASED NETWORK SYSTEM -
Award a contract to Pacific Services in an amount not to exceed $40,200 -
Finance & Management Services
22C SPEC. NO. 07-064 - TRAFFIC SIGNS AND RELATED HARDWARE -
Renew a contract with Zumar Industries, Inc. for a one-year period in an
annual amount not to exceed $65,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance &
Management Services
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22D SPEC. NO. 07-071 - WATERWORKS FITTINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS
SUPPLIES - Renew a contract with Ferguson Waterworks for a one-year
period in an amount not to exceed $65,000 (Public Works Agency) -
Finance & Management Services
22E SPEC. NO. 08-008 - WATER TREATMENT SALT - Renew a contract with
Gallade Chemical Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to
exceed $45,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
22F SPEC. NO 08-014 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - Renew contracts for a one-
year period in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $85,000 with:
Vendor
Location
Gales Supply Co.
Los Angeles
Kathco Products
Commerce
Waxie Sanitary Supply
Santa Ana
22G SPEC. NOS. 09-001 & 09-035 - COLD WATER METERS - Renew a
contract with Badger Meter, Inc. for a one-year period in an amount not to
exceed $95,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
22H SPEC. NO. 09-029 - ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIALS - Renew a
contract with Vulcan Materials Co. for a one-year period in an annual
amount not to exceed $45,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance &
Management Services
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. (Item 25A
through 25L)
25A AGMT NO. 2010-108 - GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - Execute an
amendment with Townsend Public Affairs in an amount not to exceed
$50,000 - City Manager's Office
25B AGMT NO. 2010-109 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF
MECHANICAL AND HVAC SYSTEMS - Execute an amendment with
ACCO Engineered Systems in an annual amount not to exceed $165,000
(Police Department) - Finance & Management Services
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25C AGMT NO. 2010-110 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND
TIME CLOCK SUPPLIES - Execute an amendment with Simplex Grinnell in
an annual amount not to exceed $65,000 - Finance & Management
Services
25D AGMT NO. 2010-111 - INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN AUTO MALL
DRIVE - Execute a Right of Entry and License Agreement with Santa Ana
Properties, LLC, to grant a revocable encroachment permit - Public Works
Agency
25E AGMT NO. 2010-112 - SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES -
Execute an amendment with Houston Harris PCS Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $300,000 - Public Works Agency
25F ACQUISITION OF RIGHT- OF- WAY FOR THE AT -GRADE RAIL SAFETY
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT 09-1745) - 1101 E. CHESTNUT
AVENUE — Public Works Agency
■ AGMT NO. 2010-113 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (C-8-0862) -
Execute a Second Amendment with Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) - Public Works Agency
■ AGMT NO. 2010-114 — PURCHASE AGREEMENT — With Mark and
Cindy Evans for the purchase of the property located at 1101 E.
Chestnut Avenue in the amount of $1,405,550 — Public Works Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2010-115 - JOB TRAINING AT THE SANTA ANA WORK
CENTER - Execute an amendment with Hispanic Business Consultants in
the amount of $60,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed
$117,675 - Community Development Agency
25H AGMT NO. 2010-116 - DEVELOP COMMUNICATIONS PLANS AND
TRAINING AND EXERCISE PLAN FOR SOUTHERN PLANNING AREA -
Execute an agreement with GTSI Corporation in an amount not to exceed
$2,134,762 (FY2009 IECGP Grant funds) - Police Department
251 AGMT NO. 2010-117 - ANIMAL LICENSE FEE COLLECTION PROGRAM
- Execute a Third Amendment to the agreement with Civic Collections, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $100,000 - Police Department
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*Mayor Pulido abstained on Item 25J due to a campaign contribution.
25K YOUTH PROGRAM OPERATOR AGREEMENTS PROGRAM YEAR 2010-
11 - Community Development Agency
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements with the following Youth Program Operators for
Program Year 2010-11 for a total of $1,080,025 for the period of
July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
a. AGMT NO. 2010-119 - Orange County Conservation Corps to
provide tutoring, alternate secondary school services, work
experience, occupational skills training, leadership development,
supportive services, mentoring, job preparation, and placement
assistance for twenty-three Out -of -School Youth in the amount of
$285,124;
b. AGMT NO. 2010-120 - Orange County Youth Commission to provide
tutoring, work experience, mentoring, supportive services, and job
preparation for ten In -School Youth and ten Out -of -School Youth in
the amount of $141,828;
c. AGMT NO. 2010-121 - Taller San Jose to provide work experience,
occupational skills training, supportive services, counseling, job
preparation, and placement to twenty Out -of -School Youth in the
amount of $168,759;
d. AGMT NO. 2010-122 - Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts
Center to provide tutoring, work experience, occupational skills
training, leadership development, supportive services, mentoring,
counseling, and job preparation for twenty-three Out -of -School Youth
in the amount of $180,000;
e. AGMT NO. 2010-123 - Orangewood Children's Foundation to
provide tutoring, mentoring, and job preparation for twenty Out -of -
School Youth and four In -School Youth in the amount of $130,814;
f. AGMT NO. 2010-124 - Santa Ana Unified School District/ROP to
provide mentoring, work experience, and job preparation for thirty-
five In -School Youth in the amount of $173,500; and
2. AGMT NO. 2010-125 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the
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25L
Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center for the Youth Service Provider
Navigator service to June 30, 2011, and increase the funding by
$328,495.
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM — Community Development Agency
1. AGMT NO. 2010-126 - Execute an agreement with the Community
Action Partnership of Orange County in the amount of $200,000.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2010-168 - recognizing
$200,000 Grant from Community Action Partnership of Orange County
and appropriating the same to fund a summer youth program for 2010.
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.
AGMT NO. 2010-127 — With Consensus Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$150,000 — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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RESOLUTIONS
55A
55B
BUSINESS CALENDAR
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT TITLE I SUB -GRANT FOR PROGRAM
YEAR 2010-2011 - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-034 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR
THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SUB -GRANT WITH THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DIVISION
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2)
ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FOR FY 2010-11 - Finance & Management Services
MOTION. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-035 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION
LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Benavides, Bustamante (2)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS -
Planning and Building Agency
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on June 25, 2010 and notices
mailed on June 24, 2010.
Staff report presentation given by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of the
Planning and Building Agency.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing; there were no written
communication received or speakers on this matter. The Mayor closed the
Hearing.
MOTION; Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-036 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO AND
CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEMOLITION OF
VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES;
MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH
COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE
ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2)
75B PUBLIC HEARING - WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 - Public Works Agency
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on June 25, 2010 and notices
mailed on June 24, 2010.
Staff report presentation given by George Alvarez, Engineering Services
Manager.
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The Mayor opened the Public Hearing; there were no written
communication received; Grant Adler addressed the Council under Public
Comments on this item. The Mayor closed the Hearing.
MOTION: Adopt resolution as amended to remove APN 398-282-04
from the list of uncollected charges sent to the County of Orange
Office of Auditor -Controller (if warranted by staff after review).
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-037 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF WEED,
RUBBISH AND GARBAGE ABATEMENT: MAKING, CONFIRMING AND
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING A COPY
THEREOF TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSESSOR AND
TAX COLLECTOR
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2)
75C PUBLIC HEARING - REPORT ON WATER QUALITY RELATIVE TO
PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS - Public Works Agency
Legal notice published in the O.C. Reporter on June 25, 2010.
Staff report presentation given by Ray Burk. Interim Water Resources
Manager
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing; there were no written
communication received or speakers on this matter. The Mayor closed the
Hearing.
MOTION: Accept the report on Water Quality relative to Public Health
Goals.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Alvarez
Alvarez, Martinez, Pulido Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Bustamante (2)
COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:07
P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:08 P.M.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:08 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Deputy City Manager for Development Services Cynthia J. Nelson asked
Interim Fire Chief Dave Thomas for a recap on 4th of July activity. Chief
Thomas reported that holiday was fairly uneventful and only a few minor
injuries reported.
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Asked City Attorney for clarification on issues raised by Grand Jury.
City Attorney Fletcher responded that Santa Ana Municipal Code
requires a competitive bidding process for most contracts except for
qualitative projects, in which case lowest bidder should not be only
means of awarding contract; City Council has ultimate decision to award
contract. City preparing Response Report to Grand Jury in which issues
raised will be clarified. Opined that Grand Jury process flawed and
reform should be recommended to Presiding Judge of the Superior
Court.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Echoed Councilmember Sarmiento's sentiments on the Grand Jury
Report;
• Invited all to attend the Pacific Electric Bike Ride and Festival on
Saturday, July 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
• Congratulated Class of 2010 high school and college graduates,
especially Alex Flores whom she mentored;
• Commended achievements by Vietnamese community including
tonight's recognition of Ken Nguyen and the annual Tet Festival;
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Thanked Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez and Mayor Pulido for efforts in making
Make -A -Wish dream of Michael Gallo a reality; and
Wished all a great summer.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• 4t" of July holiday just celebrated, hope all enjoyed the holiday and
grateful that fewer incidents reported; Fireworks sale is great opportunity
to raise funds for the many organizations throughout our community;
• Thanked Matt Leinart and Foundation for support of Pop Warner; and
• Letter received from Country Villa regarding Hemlock Way wish to
discuss with Planning and Building Agency Director Trevino.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Encouraged residents to review the City's Press Release issued shortly
after the Grand Jury report was filed;
• Welcomed Interim Fire Chief Thomas;
• Detailed Make -A -Wish experience with Michael Gallo, heroic five-year
old battling cancer whose wish was to be a superhero; and
• Wished all a happy summer.
Mayor Pulido:
• Recounted Make -A -Wish granting experience of Michael Gallo; and
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Joe Musil who was very active in the
arts community.
ADJOURNED- 7:24 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, July 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting
immediately followed by the Regular Business Meeting in the City
Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA
In Memory of Joe Musil
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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