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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-18 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 18, 2010 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS - None POLICE CHIEF'S CONFERENCE ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:21 P.M. 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 CLOSED SESSION CALENDAR 1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Bruce Learner vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB case numbers: ADJ4710348; ADJ2437968; ADJ337947; ADJ2965307; and ANA186647 1 B LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95 Claimants: Eva Parsons, Claim No. 2010-075 Siguifredo Trujillo, Claim No. 2009-158 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 OCTOBER 18, 2010 1 C 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 1 D PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney Continue item to November 15, 2010. ADJOURNED 6191-11111981 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 OCTOBER 18, 2010 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM 60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:58 P.M. 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 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 OCTOBER 18, 2010 • 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, Iry 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. • Iry 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 facade 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 11 B 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, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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. 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 OCTOBER 18, 2010 19F 19G 19H 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) 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. 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. 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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. 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, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 MOT/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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 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. MOT/ON. 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 VOTE: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Bustamante Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) 11 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 PERMITNARIANCES 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** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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, Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides (1) Martinez, Pulido, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 O.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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Tinajero Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) None (0) None (0) 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 OCTOBER 18, 2010 WSA WORK STUDY SESSION 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 Fir�aC , i� +ffi�tl'iMIFT�t6 u�r�ir d ` nl Recard of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 OCTOBER 18, 2010 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 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 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 increased route (the 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 OCTOBER 18, 2010 Which Technologies Are Most Suitable? How Well Does Each Alignment Perform? OTERI'��t�;`rALTERNATIVES EVALUATED lox=STREET VIM, I STREET 440 ATH STREET: y STREET Alternative provides service to City's 0% 29.8% 33.9% 27.0% 29.6% 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" Low Low High High High Would serve transit -supportive land use Low Medium -High High Medium -High Medium WIII be perceived as a significant long-term public Investment in Infrastructure by Medium Medium High High High potential I n v e sto rs/ d e v e l o pe rs Total estimated capital cost Low Low 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 18, 2010 ❖ 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 Alternatives Summer 2011 Spring 2012 July 2013 2015 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 Detailed Evaluation of Reduced Set of Draft Environmental Document Final Engineering Complete Construction Start Phase1 (SARTC to Bristol) Opening OCTOBER 18, 2010 M Who Is Consultant Team? Cordoba Corporation in association with: URS Corporation HNTB Corporation David Evans and Associates LTK Engineering Cambridge Systematics, Inc. COMMENTS CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS — None 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 2"d 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 2"d; • City Manager looking into Public Information Officer position; and • Wished all a Happy Halloween. Mayor Pulido: • Encouraged all to vote. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 OCTOBER 18, 2010 MOTION: Cancel November 1, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting and adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting scheduled for November 15, 2010. MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: ADJOURNED - 9:09 P.M. �7)1 %4 '1--� 'D Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council SECOND: Martinez Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 OCTOBER 18, 2010 FIESTA MARKETPLACE PARTNERS C/O S & A PROPERTIES I Z9 W. WILSON ST, surly 100 COSTA MESA, CA 9Z627 q44-722-7400 949-7 22-8855 FAX October 19, Z010 ORIGINAL LETTER Cynthia 1. Nelson, Deputy City Manager City of Santa Ana Comnunit:V Development Agency ?(I Cj,.?ir C.Pnipr Plam - Pact CtNce Box 1988 - M-25 Santa Ana, CA 92702 RE: Cite pf $ant,@ Ana Pagadc Rebate Pfocram Fiesta Markctplacp ParLn-ers One and Two Rwirriurd and Dulia RanWl Dear Grady; This letter will serve to memorialize the agreement :hat the Fiesta Markenlace Paroer5 One and Two and Ray-flond and Delia Rangel have reached wth the City 00rcerniag tl�e CItV's'Fag2dc Rebate "ram. The Fiesta Marketplace Partners and Raymond and Delia Pangel will invest in their reSpeCLIVO properties, appro)drrjat::Iy 1,11,125,000.00 and vqll receive frorn the City ,, r'o5adc Program approximately $825,000.00 (Casa contribution --ram Fiesta Marketplace P,10,11L.'r Orm irid Two is $3,245,000.00 and Raymond and Delia Rangel is $55,D00.00)- Exhibit 'A', attached herru, so,(,& -forth dotal I of these expenditures. The Fiesta Marketplace Partners shall Invest an Estimated $580,0K,00 to renavate vie, public gathering area currently knonvn as 'The Pa3eo". The Coy owns a part of The Pasco that front the City -owned surf -ace paeking lot at Third and Bush Streets, The Fiesta Marketplace Partners veil) renovate The Pasez) at its' own expense and not seek reirnbUrsernent from :he Cibi for the approyimately on,p4nurth of reni,.)vation costs, which translates to about 15 120, 505. 00, Wat vjzw d be apportoned to the one-tourti of Th,_ Pasco that the City corms, Sincerely YOUT5, Fiesta Marketplace Partners One and Two Raymond and Del a Aarigal By, Irvinq M. Chase, General Partner rr, A Ian Fai n ha rc Ryan Ch@sc= Raymond a -id Della Rangel Day'd Schcippers, CPA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 18, 2010 r r FiesLd Rc-development Cost Estimates Facades: bulldirig lit 1220 L34Lh ��St.): 3320,0PFj ($,1F0,000 rFlmle) Building k2 .2131 East 1'h 5t,); $745,DGX,r 400,000 1ub1 zLL:) building #i3 (3U3 Easl 1r' Si.): $53-S.A1 1 (5535,400 rehatcr % Cluildin #4 (300 Last 4" �t.): >220,'J0U {$165,400 fchbate;, - iaymond di it Uulia Hwi4N1, Fi,,ildin_; Ictal Fapdzr Costs; 51,820,00 RrujTrurmH o: � 5&0,OOD Im prove-mc rlts; YuA Otaupanc%- and Structural Upgrarieti ;307 N- Sl,rlrReon St,}; 250,UUu Ritz Shull lirprovemn mLs j3U!j N. Spur. --ern St.): ;"h',(X),0(3D 1Y1955elrnan 6rrlldingShell Irtlproveinents',320Cast40`SL.).�W)0,000 Total IrnlrDVernents: $1,350,000 TutaI Co--:s: Fa- arles: 'J.820,00O3 Promenaide; $580,000 Irn�rovcrrrcnlr,_ $7,,:f'fl,lJ{h1 Total Project Costs:1�3,750,0DO * 1(1`�5 ixrrtindency; S375.000 TOTAL: $4,125,000 - FaVade Rebate JS 5-,IM TOTAL: $3,300,000 Exhibit A CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 OCTOBER 18, 2010 FIESTA MARKETPLACE PARTNERS QO 5 & A PROPE:MES 129 W. Y/MON ST. Sul I E 100 COSTA MESA, CA 92627 949-722-7403 949-722-8855 FAX atober 18, 2010 CORRECTED LETTER Cynthia J. fielson, Deputy City Manager City of Santa Ana Community Develcpment Agency 20 Civic Ce-iter Plaza — Post Office Box 1983 — V-25 Santa Ara, CA 92702 RE: City -of Sa ntj Ana Facade: -Icbate Prx)gra m riesw Marfetplijce ParL-icrs Onn and 'two F2oyivicjrid oid D0id Rdiigul C-ear cloy: This later will serve to memorial ze the agreement that the Fiesta Marketplace Partners One and Two and Raymond and Ddia Rangel have reached -,,.(ith :he City concerning the CiWsFaode Rebate Program, The Fiesta MarkeWacc Partners and Raymond and Delia Ranpl vVill invest, in th�ir respective properties, approximately V,125,000.01) and will rcccivc =rorn the Ci:y's facade Program a3p-oxlmatcly $705,000.00 (Cash contribution from Testa Marke-.place Partner 0112 and Two is $3,305,000.W aiij RayiriVrid +jrjd DE,,lia Rejjuel is $55,:100.00). Exhlbit 'A", aaached hcrem, sm-foMi 0tall of these mpendittires. Thr- Fiesta Marketplacc Parmers shall lRvest an estlma,.ed $580,0KC0 to renovate the public gather na area curreitly known as `The Fase.o". The City awns a part of The Pasco that fronts the City owned surface parking lot at Third and Bush StrwM The Fiesta Mar**LplacE Partners aVll renovate The Pasea at its' mm mppo.qP. and nnl -;Pek reimbursement from the Cty for the approximately one-fourth of rtnovallon costs, which translates to at>cLrt $160,000.00, that would LQ 2P:10-L10nEd to the ane-foLrwl of The Pasco that the City own,:. Sincerely_yQuis, Fest Ray 7lond and Oelia Range By:Irvir q M. Chase, General Partner cc- Allan Fainbarg Ryan Chase RaVmoncl and Deda Pzngel David Sch2p3c—s, CPA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 OCTOBER 18,2010