HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - 10-18-10 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 18, 2010
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER POLICE CHIEF'S CONFERENCE ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:21 P. M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CLOSED SESSION CALENDAR
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Bruce Leamer vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB case numbers: ADJ4710348;
ADJ2437968; ADJ337947; ADJ2965307; and ANA186647
1B LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95
Claimants: Eva Parsons, Claim No. 2010-075
Siguifredo Trujillo, Claim No. 2009-158
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1C CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director,
Kathie Gonzalez
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Management Association
Santa Ana Police Officer's Association
Santa Ana Police Management Association
1D PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
Continue item to November 15, 2010.
ADJOURNED 5:38 P.M.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:58 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor (6:03 p.m.)
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Tinajero
CLOSED SESSION REPORT Refer to Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session
Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Idalia Velasquez, representing OCCO - Our Lady of Guadalupe Delhi, thanked
the Council for street improvements in and around their neighborhood.
Presented petition signed by neighborhood residents opposed to placement of
cell tower at Delhi Park (Agenda Item 25H); requested that Council oppose item.
• Vicky Baxter, Downtown Inc. Executive Director, indicated that Downtown Inc.
merchants in support of Fixed Guideway project.
• Joe Dixon, Assistant Superintendent of Facilities for Santa Ana Unified School
District, SAUSD Board in support of Fixed Guideway project.
• Jeffrey Han, new owner of Chapter 1 restaurant in downtown Santa Ana; spoke
on the proposed change in the Fagade Improvement Program (CRA Item #3);
requested council maintain original fagade design at Pacific Building for historical
preservation purposes.
• Ernesto Medrano, representing Teamsters Union, supports Fixed Guideway
project.
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• Nam Pham, thanked Councilmember Sal Tinajero for efforts on behalf of Ward 6
residents; stated that he was a candidate for Ward 6 and asked for resident's
vote.
• Raymond Rangel, downtown business owner, requested Council honor Facade
Improvement Projects as already approved by City staff.
• Jose Romo, downtown business owner, spoke in support of Facade Program
(CRA Item #3); other business improvements are forthcoming.
• Gil Marrero, owner of Empire Building in downtown Santa Ana, spoke in support
of Facade Rebate Program, specifically three participants Ray Rangel, Irv
Chase, ad Davin Gumm, who have received commitment letters from the City
(CRA Item #3); encouraged other businesses to participate and take advantage
of rebate program.
• Cathy Morehead, support of Facade Program.
• David Leon, owner/operator of Yost Theater, supports Facade Program.
• Irv Chase, support Facade Program;, request that the Council honor
commitments as already approved by City staff before program qualifications
changed; noted that Fiesta Marketplace portion will receive $600,000 and
Raymond Rangel building $165,000, respectively; will renovate The Paseo at
own expense and not seek reimbursement; Letter of Commitment entered into
the record and is attached to Minutes.
• Alfonso Calderon, representing Taqueria Guadalajara in downtown Santa Ana,
requested assistance in fagade improvements.
• Adolfo Lopez, supports Mr. Chase's request and Facade Improvement Program.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION; Approve staff recommendations with the following modifications
on the Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31 B:
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled item 25C for separate discussion.
• Councilmember Martinez pulled items 19E, 25E, and 25H for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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MINUTES
10A MINUTES OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 -
Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve revised Minutes.
10B MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2010 - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Approve revised Minutes.
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 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO RECYCLING - Public Works Agency
Placed on first reading at the October 4, 2010 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on October 8, 2010.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2808 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 16-30 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
11B ORDINANCE ELIMINATING DEADLINES FOR DEBT INCURRED IN
THREE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS - Community
Development Agency
Placed on first reading at the October 4, 2010 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on October 8, 2010.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2809 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE CENTRAL CITY,
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INTER-CITY AND BRISTOL REDEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA TO ELIMINATE THE TIME LIMIT IN EACH PLAN FOR
THE INCURRENCE OF DEBT
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS
13A BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BIANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT -
APRIL 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual
Attendance Report.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve.
1. Compromise and Release Agreement of Bruce Learner vs. City of
Santa Ana, WCAB case numbers: ADJ4710348; ADJ2437968;
ADJ337947; ADJ2965307; and ANA186647 in the amount of $25,000.
2. Settlement Agreement of Eva Parsons, Claim No. 2010-075 in the
amount of $15,000.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY
MANAGER - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR A
NEW McDONALD'S RESTAURANT - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
CONSULTANT - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Agency to send a Request for
Proposals to qualified consultants to provide energy and
sustainability consulting services to coordinate a range of energy
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and climate protection activities during the next two years, payable
from a grant from Southern California Edison.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
19F REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - TAXI SERVICES AT THE SANTA ANA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Agency to send a Request for
Proposals to qualified companies to provide taxi services at the
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
19G REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - WATER METER REPLACEMENT
SERVICES - Public Works Agency
Continued from the October 4, 2010 City Council Meeting with a vote of 7-
0.
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Agency to send a Request for
Proposals to qualified firms to provide water meter replacement
services.
19H REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Agency to send a Request for
Proposals to qualified consulting firms to provide right-of-way
services for Capital Improvement Projects.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - LOAN AGREEMENT WITH IRENE
M. MAYORGA FOR REHABILITATION OF 601 E. 20TH STREET -
Community Development Agency
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2011-081 - Recognizing a
$900,000 CalHome Program Grant from the California Department of
Housing and Community Development and appropriating the same to
fund eligible single family rehabilitation loans.
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
rehabilitation loan agreement, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2010-207 - With Irene M. Mayorga for the rehabilitation of
her home at 601 E. 20th Street in the amount not to exceed $135,000.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A and 22B)
22A SPEC. NO. 10-038 - REPLACEMENT OF VARIABLE FREQUENCY
DRIVE TO REGULATE THE PRESSURE OF WATER PUMPED FROM
THE CITYS' WELLS - Award a contract to Academy Electric, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $40,000. (Public Works Agency) - Finance &
Management Services
22B SPEC. NO. 10-042 - GLOCK FIREARMS, TASERS, AND
ACCESSORIES - Renew the contract with Proforce Law Enforcement for
a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $85,000 (Police
Department) - Finance & Management Services
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
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23A REJECTION OF BIDS FOR LOCAL STREET SLURRY SEAL CITYWIDE
2010 (PROJECT NO. 106732) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Reject all bids for the Local Street Slurry Seal Citywide
2010 project.
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 and/or
actions as noted on the Request for Council Action report. (Items
25A through 251)
25A AGMT NO. 2010-196 - GENERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR - Execute an amendment with Dixie Diesel and Electric Inc.,
in an amount not to exceed $40,000. - Finance & Management Services
25B TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR LIBRARY EMPLOYEES - Parks,
Recreation & Community Services Agency
1. AGMT NO. 2010-197 - With the California State Library in the
amount of $13,318.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2011-078 - Recognizing
$13,318 from the California State Library in revenue account and
appropriating same to expenditure account.
25C CELLULAR ANTENNA AT DELHI PARK - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
Council discussion ensued. Motioned to continue consideration of
matter for 30 days, to meet with applicant and neighborhood association,
consider undergrounding utilities. Staff working on ordinance requiring
cell tower locations and options vetted before approving.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days, to meet
with applicant and neighborhood association.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
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Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25D AGMT NO. 2010-198 - GIS PROGRAMMING AND CONSULTING
SERVICES - With Redlands Software Inc. for an amount not to exceed
$120,000 annually in Fiscal Years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. - Public
Works Agency
25E GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM - Public Works Agency
NOT/ON.-
1. AGMT NO. 2010-208 - Approve an agreement extension through
December 31, 2010 with Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc. for
weekend and holiday graffiti removal services in an amount not to
exceed $50,000.
2. AGMT NO. 2010-199 - Execute an amendment with Graffiti
Tracker, Inc. for software and graffiti analysis services, extending
the term through December 31, 2010, in an amount not to exceed
$24,000.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
25F AGMT NO. 2010-200 - ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE
OCTA AT- GRADE RAIL SAFETY ENHANCEMENT (PROJECT NO.
091745) - Execute an acquisition agreement with Far West Fairhaven
LTD, a Limited Partnership, for the purchase of a portion of the property
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located at 1201 Fairhaven Avenue in the amount of $45,000. - Public
Works Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2010-201 - ONE-STOP OPERATOR FOR PROGRAM YEAR
2010-2011 - Execute an extension of the One-Stop Operator
Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center for
program year 2010-2011 - Community Development Agency
25H GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER -
Community Development Agency
Assistant City Manager for Development Services Cindy Nelson noted that
community center will be 10,000 square feet, shared facility with the
school district - included in school renovation project; five program
priorities identified for design purposes; working on joint use agreement
with school district; construction to commence in the Summer; action
items are for expanded architectural design.
MOTION.
1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2010-202 - Architectural services for the design of a
community center at Garfield Elementary School in an amount not to
exceed $130,000. (SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT)
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Community Development Block
Grant Program to increase the Public Facilities Improvements
Program allocation by $1,500,000 from prior years' unexpended
funds for a total of $2,500,000 for the development of a
community center at Garfield Elementary School.
3. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated project cost of
$2,500,000.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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251 AGMT NO. 2010-203 - RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR FIRST
STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. 061723) - Execute
an acquisition agreement with Orange County Flood Control District for an
easement for construction of First Street Bridge over Santa Ana River in
the amount of $40,900 - Public Works Agency
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITIVARIANCES
31A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2010-18 AND 2010-19 - TO ALLOW
AFTER-HOURS OPERATION AND A BANQUET FACILITY AT THE
CHAPTER ONE RESTAURANT LOCATED IN THE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 84-DOWNTOWN (SD84-DT) ZONING DISTRICT -
227 NORTH BROADWAY; JEFFREY D. HALL, APPLICANT - Planning
and Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 27, 2010, by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2010-18 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-19 as
conditioned.
31 B CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-20 - TO ALLOW THE RAMONA
BANQUET HALL IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN THE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84-
DOWNTOWN (SD84-DT) ZONING DISTRICT - 120 WEST FIFTH
STREET, SUITE 110; CARLA LEONARDO, APPLICANT - Planning and
Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 27, 2010, by a vote of 7-0.
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2010-20 as conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTION - CONTRACT AWARD TO J.P. MORGAN CHASE TO BE
THE OFFICIAL CITY DEPOSITORY FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2011 - Finance & Management Services
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-050 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP
MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF
SANTA ANA FUNDS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011, AND
DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE
OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUNDS
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Executive Director of Finance
and Management Services Agency to execute an agreement.
AGMT NO. 2010-204 - With J.P. Morgan Chase, the lowest
responsible bidder, for a three-year period, with provision for a two-
year extension in the annual amount not to exceed $45,000 per year
commencing January 1, 2011.
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Executive Director of Finance
and Management Services Agency to extend the term of the
Treasury Services Agreement.
AGMT NO. 2010-209 - With Bank of America, N.A. through December
31, 2010, with provision for payment of claims for a six month period,
through June 30, 2011.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
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55B RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE
MCFADDEN AND ORANGE PARK SITE - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency
Councilmember Martinez thanked staff for efforts on this matter.
Mayor Pulido asked that staff obtain a copy of a study done on this site
regarding concept of community gardens, look at other models, and bring
back to Council for consideration.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-051 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS TO DEVELOP THE
MCFADDEN AND ORANGE PARK SITE
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
UPDATED CALIFORNIA AND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND FIRE
CODES WITH AMENDMENTS AND REQUISITE FINDINGS - Planning
and Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the 0. C. Reporter on October 8, 2010.
Presentation of staff report by Planning and Building Executive Director
Jay Trevino
Building & Fire Code Updates & Amendments
• Chapter 8 Buildings and Structures
• Chapter 14 Fire Protection, Prevention & Emergency Services
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New Building Codes Adopted
• 2010 CA Codes become effective January 1, 2011
HSC 17958.5 & HSC 18941.5
• Local jurisdictions may amend building standards to be more
restrictive than Title 24, if such amendments are justified on the basis
of a local geological, topographical or climatic condition.
Green Building Standards Code
• California Green Building Code
Fire Safety
• Residential Fire Sprinklers (R313)
o Required in every dwelling unit, including Single Family Dwellings.
NFPA 13D
Effective Date for New Codes
• Beginning January 1, 2011, several NEW building codes will be
enforced in CA.
• All architects, engineers, designers, and contractors MUST be familiar
with the new codes.
SAMC Chapters 8 and 14
• Existing amendments updated with new code language
• Based on geological, topographical and climatic conditions
• Enhanced public safety
New Codes Will Benefit Everyone
• Improved life safety
• Incorporates latest national standards
• Improved Accessibility
• Promotes greener buildings
• Enhanced seismic safety standards
The public hearing opens at 6:58 p.m. No correspondence was received.
There were no public speakers and the hearing closed.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-052 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA, SETTING
FORTH FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA WHICH JUSTIFY CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN
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BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE, UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE,
AND UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE AS AMENDED BY THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2810 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8
AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND
AMEND THERETO THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND
HOT TUB CODE, AND UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:02 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE SANTA ANA
FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 7:36 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:36 WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
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WORK STUDY SESSION
WSA FIXED GUIDEWAY UPDATE - Public Works Agency
Santa Ana Transit Vision-Phase 1
Santa Ana-Garden Grove Fixed Guideway
Project Purpose
? Provide a safe, convenient and reliable public transportation option
? Spur economic development opportunities and create jobs
? Increase accessibility and livability in the heart of Orange County
? Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible
transportation
? Serve as a link to destinations within and surrounding Santa Ana
Connecting Neighborhoods, Businesses and Activity Centers
OCTA "Go Local" Process
Step 1
• Identify transit concepts to link major activity & employment centers
to Metrolink stations
• Identify wide range of routes & transit technologies
Step 2
• Refine concepts in coordination with stakeholders & the public
• Conduct alternatives analysis, conceptual engineering &
environmental review on "reduced set"
of concepts
• Refine cost estimates & develop funding plan
Step 3
• Preliminary engineering (with FTA concurrence)
• Final design & construction
• Implementation
Step 4
• Once Go Local programs are operating, OCTA will perform
additional upgrades to Metrolink stations to ensure passengers can
connect seamlessly to the various transit services
City of Santa Ana at Step 2 - Study Process: Public Outreach
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Stakeholder Groups We've Met With
? Stakeholder Working Group (SWG)
? Downtown Inc.
? Santa Ana Unified School District
? Santa Ana Merchants Association
? Santa Ana College
? 140+ downtown businesses on 4th and 5th Streets
? School Board for the SAUSD
Stakeholder Feedback
? Downtown Businesses are excited about streetcar and increased
foot traffic
? Overall support for streetcar concept
? Need to include Civic Center Dr. to Flower St.
? Want convenient connections to sites not directly on the route (the
College and S. Main St.)
? Pedestrian safety concerns, especially near school sites
? Need more resident input
? Concern over how project is funded
? Potential impact to parking on 4th St.
? Construction impacts on 4th St.
? Question if the streetcar fits or works on 4th St.
? Questions about the future development of Willowick
? Want it completed in a timely manner
Stakeholder Outreach: Next Steps
? Activity Center Outreach including faith-based organizations
? Speakers' Bureau Opportunities
- City and County-wide organizations
- Neighborhood associations
- Seniors groups
? One-on-one Briefings
? Building Partnerships / Coalitions with key stakeholders
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Which Technologies Are Most Suitable?
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Does the project promote livability
andvA&abdW. Does it utilize Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
clean fuels? Does it reduce auto
dependency?
PROM FEASMJTY:
Is the technology proven in revenue Net M41 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
service in the US?
AFFORDAMLITY:
Can the project be ba esed d on nted at
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a cost ba No No you Yes you Yes Yes Yes
possible, known funding sources?
ACCESS eTf:
Does the project provide the
required level of accessibility ? me No 1b no ft Yes Yes Yes Yes
Does it address identified travel
markets and creeds?
COMMUNITY ACCE:PTANCrJ
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:
Does the project avoid major right- Ile me No No Nr me Yes Yes Yes
all y in mach ? Can it operate in
existing lanes?
How Well Does Each Alignment Perform?
ALTERNATIVES EVALUATED
Wit` 5
VOrriERML Jill *0111111 77
ST*K Alternative provides service to City's 0% 29.8% 33.9% 27.0% 29.5%
adopted transit corridors Number of residents within a 1/4 mile
walking distance of proposed alignment (in 43 43 45 42 42
thousands)
Number of employees within a 1/4 mile
walking distance of proposed alignment (in 26 27 27 26 25
thousands)
Would promotes principles of "Livability" Logy Low High High High
Would serve transit-supportive land use Low Medium-High High Medium-High Medium
Will be perceived as a significant long-term
public investment in infrastructure by Medium Medium High High High
potential investors/developers
Total estimated capital cost Lowy Lowy Medium Medium Medium
RECOMMENDED RANKING 5th 4th 1st 2nd 3rd
Top Technology Being Considered
? Modern Streetcar
Runs in street traffic or in exclusive guideway
Electrically powered through single overhead wire
Typical Vehicle Capacity: 50 seated, up to 100 standing
Reduced Set of Alternatives
? No Build Alternative
Depicts what happens if project is not built
- No further transportation improvements beyond what has
already been funded and committed through the year 2035.
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? Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Alternative
Explores what can be achieved with low level investments
such as traffic signal synchronization
Relatively inexpensive projects, operational improvements,
or policy actions such as increases in existing bus service,
improved signal timing, and incentives to carpooling.
? Streetcar 1 along Santa Ana Blvd. and 4th St.
? Streetcar 2 along Santa Ana Blvd. and 5th St.
Streetcar 1 - Santa Ana Blvd./4th Street
Streetcar 2 - Santa Ana Blvd./5th Street
Refinements to Reduced Alternatives
? Streetcar 1 -Parking on 4th Street
- Option 1: Remove diagonal parking along south side of 4th
Street; widen sidewalk 16 feet on south side.
- Option 2: Replace diagonal parking along south side of 4th
Street with parallel parking; widen sidewalk 8 feet.
? Streetcar 2 - Civic Center Drive Loop
Streetcar 1 - 4th Street Parking Option 1
? Remove diagonal parking along south side of 4th Street;
? Widen sidewalk 16 feet on south side
Streetcar 1 - 4th Street Parking Option 2
? Replace diagonal parking along south side of 4th Street with
parallel parking
? Widen sidewalk 8 feet
4th Street Station at Main Street
Streetcar 2 - Santa Ana Blvd./5th Street with Civic Center Loop
How Will the Preferred Alternative Be Selected?
? Accessibility and Livability
? Economic Development, Transit Supportive Land Uses and
Community Goals
? Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability
? Travel Benefits, Choice, and Reliability
? Cost Effectiveness and Financial Feasibility
Next Steps
Summer 2010 -Spring 2011 Detailed Evaluation of Reduced Set of
Alternatives
Summer 2011 Draft Environmental Document
Spring 2012 Final Engineering Complete
July 2013 Construction Start
2015 Phase1 (SARTC to Bristol) Opening
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Who Is Consultant Team?
Cordoba Corporation in association with:
URS Corporation
HNTB Corporation
David Evans and Associates
LTK Engineering
Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinajero:
• All community service groups, including: Comlink, PTA's, and
Vietnamese community, should be included in outreach efforts (on
fixed guideway project).
Councilmember Benavides:
• Attended the South Santa Ana Merchants Association candidates
forum; requested that staff look at branding initiative to inform public on
projects/programs available and underway;
• Wished all a Happy Halloween, and
• Encouraged all to vote on November 2nd
Councilmember Martinez:
• Echoed message by Councilmember Benavides on informing public of
projects;
• Wished all a Happy Halloween; and
• Asked all to vote and vote "yes" on Proposition 22.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked staff for presentation and teamsters for support on fixed
guideway project;
• Invited all to vote on November 2nd;
• City Manager looking into Public Information Officer position; and
• Wished all a Happy Halloween.
Mayor Pulido:
• Encouraged all to vote.
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MOTION: Cancel November 1, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting and
adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting scheduled for
November 15, 2010.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADJOURNED - 9:09 P.M.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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ORIGINAL LETTER
FIESTA MARKETPLACE PARTNERS
C:rQ S & A PROPERTIES
1 ?9 W. WILSON -ST.
SUITE 100
COSTA I•IESA, CA 97627
4119-72)-;400
949-722-8855 FAX
October 18, 2010
C,ntria J. Nelson, Depute Lily titd•,dyer
City c•f Beata Ana
cowrnu it,r Develapwrt Agency;
?n C'i•;irC'Pnl~+r Pl;l~a Prtst ikfrc~ tx:x 19gfi - tit-25
Santii A-ra. CA 02702
RE: Cily c:f Sunlu Ano Fa~adc RcbatC Procraii
Fiesta Markc #act- ParUttrs O-te and Two
Rayrnur'd and Dube RanyL'i
Dear Cady;
Tlhs letter will serve .o memorialize the egr=er^enl hat th(? F esta Market) sacie Part,ers
One and Tv.z and Raymond and Delta R.drgel ha,ae reached wth t`ie City cord, ru :t r_
City's Facaac Rebate Program.
Tha Fiesta Marketplace Partners 3rd P,,•,mond am: Delia Pange.1 invest, in -heir
r:_PQLL1vc Properties, app o) rrat2ly 11,125,00C.00 trod will receive tmr° Cie Citv'c:
ragjee Prugrarn approximateiy $825,000.00 (Casi cc;nt bution =ron-, Fiesta Mar etplace
Pahfftl Orw dr,d tutu i5 52,2-15,000.70 a ,d R, •y iio ld ant: Celia Rcnyel i1 55.UU G;.
F-xnit)lt -A'", IttaGhed nCR?tr_ !;er4-fortn crtall of &o.sr• Cxpcndr-urns.
the hiesle Mirke,place Part:iers .,ha ,ry !st an (stin atop t-Vie
public gathering area current y knows as "fhk peseo". 7-,e CU... Lwals pd-t .,f 1-,e
Paseo that front the City-owned su face pd-ping a; dl i'iird i-)d 3,151 5treet~,, T-,e
Fiesta Marketplace Partners V.14 rercvate The Pasea at its' c.-;n experse anc not seer.:
reimbursement troy, -h? City tnr thF- apprnximatply seer-nr,rµh nt -ennVation ;oc'S,
which translates to abo,;t 5120,~D0.1'.C, that he apportnnec -o -he one-font-i of
Tlic Pasco that the Cir owns,
Slice e y ';oc rs,
Fiesta Marke-lace Partners One and I c•,d
Raymond and Del a yang,
B-y, Tn;inq M. Chase, ;~crrral Parve-
rC: A hjn F,)mharc
Ryan Chase
R-aYmonc 41C Deem R-Jr,yel
Davd 5chcppc--:, CPA
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Fi-e-A-'c3 Rcdeveicupment Cost Escimat:es
FZ G u' d l=S:
lSUil~•'I;Gti~:'?"'Utssl•; ~ SCI:S3'Lt),p~:di(Si;U,UUOrr.b~:r;l
Euildinq x2 :231 East 1'" St.j: 5745,XC :,.40(J.000 i X6.•1.,:
3u11din A3 {305 USIII" Sl.; $53~,'.kl(I ;5435,000 reh:ItC,
Dwildir av (JU(; Last •lr' ;t.}: 12i:.:lUU {$105,000 rebate; - 3aimol)d iii Ll L?cli.r Xwi4•r.. R iddiriL.
Ictal Fayadz~ Cotes 51,S20,C0k1
Fraulerlaar:
5 80.000
1 nnrnvPr-4 1t5:
Yu~.L 0t-upav%:%- and Stnrctural (Ipgrarles ;307 K. SFrrrqQnn St.I: _,15J,UX1
kitt Shell hri.nuaerr_nlS M. Sput,, oun Y.): ~',(R:,t?IAJ
[A.sselman Building SllcA Irnr ow~,l~cnt~ ,020 Eu!~L O' SL.). swo,QG[J
total1m:irovements: $7,350,000
Tntll r:Qi-.i.
I-~-~dY~: <t..&za:oca
Promenade: 55k U.tA?C'
Inlp1'uv;:rncnla_
°uta) ='rojert -:.o5t5' `•3. ; 5Q,00U
li1.51,c ntinge ncy: 5375:000
TOTAL: $4,125,000
- Facade Rebate (5425;000)
TOTAL: $3,300,LM
F~!hibit
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CORRECTED LETTER
FIESTA MARKETPLACE PARTNERS
Q,'O S Rt A PROPERTIES
129 VV WILSON ST.
Sul It: 10tl
COSTA, MESA, CA 9262+'
949-77?-74V
949-722-8855 FNK
Octuber 18, 2010
Cynthia J. Nelson, Deputy City Marager
City of Santa Ana
Community Develcpmert Ageror
20 Civic. C-Mter Plaza - Post Office Box 1988 - V-25
Santa Ara, CA 92702
RE: GLy of Sump Ana Facade tcbu:c f'-x)yram
icsLa MarkeLpiecv Parl-1crs Onc dnc ir;o
Rcrymurid and Dt+d Rdnycl
gear CINY:
phis letter ,vik serve to memorialze the ag-eemert that the Fiesta ',Iarl<etPlace Partne rs
One and Two and Rdyniond and Deiia Rangel have reached with fie City carce nine the.
Ci.Ys =asade Rebate Program.
The Fiesta Marketplace Par,,ners and Raymond and Delia Ra-,gel ,vill in:-est, i the
rospz ctive properties, approximately S1,125,000.00 and avAll n udw =mm the
fa4ade Program a:3p-uximaL6y $/65,000.00 (Cash rcmtrih,Ainr From Fe5tz Ma*e-place
Par LnLf Clna dnct Tow is $3,305.0{)0.01) driL Rdyrrrurnd .,nd Dt~lio Rer_cel i5 $55..DOD,001.
Exhlblt "A" attached hrnn-o, sets-f(i rh c1: kral of these expenditures,
The Fiesta Marketplarc Partmers shalt irvest an estiMd-trd $580,UG0,C,0 to renovate -hr
public gatherny area cxreitly known as "the Faseo". Tne City aeons a part of -ho
PasrO that fronts the City uwne: Surface pdrkirg :ot at Third and Bush _atn ets. 'he
Fiesta Marketplace Partners w 1l -enovate The Paseo a- its` m n nkpo.nso ,rrrl rnl 5 ~
nyimnllrwment trnm the Cty thr the approximately one feu-tn of n-nuvtihor
wh.rh translates to 8bCLlt $160,000.00, :hat INould Le apJo-`iured to era ire-~at.~'t of
The Pa;eo hat the City own,;,
Slicer
e:T .yClu'3,
Fe^.~ 1~larke, am PzrTi~ rs One dnc T%,4o
Kay aid and nlia Ht3ncae1
By: Tr:ira P•1. Ct-:ase, Ger:e-a Plai7rer
cc: Allan Fair,barg
Ryan Chase
Raymond and De is kcnyel
David Scn_poc CP.A
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