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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
CLOSED SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
City Council Closed Session Items
CITY HALL, 8T" FLOOR, ROOM 831
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:06 P.M.
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE (5:12 P.M.)
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO (5:15 P.M.)
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern (5:15 P.M.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH W. FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Donald Mahany vs. the City of Santa Ana, WCAB No. ANA0397503
City of Santa Ana v. Santa Ana California Lodge, et al. Case No. 30-2009-
0118768 (and related case Santa Ana California Lodge LLC v. City of Santa
Ana Case No. 30-2009-00249020)
Friends Of The Lacy Historic Neighborhood v. City Of Santa Ana, et al; Case
No: 30-2010-00388033-CU-WM-CX
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1B
1C
1D
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Kathie
Gonzalez
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officer's Association
Santa Ana Police Management Association
Santa Ana Management Association
Santa Ana Service Employees International
Union (SEIU) Full-Time Employees
Santa Ana Service Employees International
Union (SEIU) Part-time Civil Service
Employees
Santa Ana Service Employees International
Union (SEIU) Part-time Employees (less
than 20 hours)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Subject Property:
Negotiating Party:
Terms under Negotiation
City Representative:
Subject Property:
Negotiating Party:
Terms under Negotiation
City Representative:
2235 S. Bristol Street
Dong Ho Lee
Price and terms of payment for City acquisition of
subject property
Raul Godinez, Executive Director of Public Works
1901 W. Walnut Street
Orange County Children's Therapeutic ARTS
Center
Price and terms of payment for lease of City-
owned subject property
Cindy Nelson, Deputy City Manager for
Development Services
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
EVALUATION pursuant to
Continued from the October 18, 2010 City Council meeting.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:15 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:17 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (6:33 p.m.)
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
MICHELE MARTINEZ (6:33 p.m.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
STAFF Present:
DAVID N. REAM, City Manager
JOSEPH FLETCHER, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
Roger Aragon, Police Chaplain
SPECIAL PRESENTATION by Senator Lou Correa and Assemblyman Jose Solorio on
the $4.4 Million Prop 84 Grant for the Willard Intermediate Park Development Project
CLOSED SESSION REPORT See Item 19A for report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Philip Law, representing the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
informed the public of community meetings held throughout Orange County for the
Pacific Electric Right-of-Way/West Santa Ana Branch Corridor Study. The public is
invited to attend and engage in discussions about proposed transportation strategies
being considered to re-connect Orange and Los Angeles Counties by using the Pacific
Electric Railroad Right-of-Way. Council asked that meeting/presentation be scheduled
in the city of Santa Ana as well.
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• Otto Bade, congratulated all re-elected to the City Council; opined that bidding process
for food concession services at the Santa Ana Zoo flawed and requested that Council
consider re-bidding contract.
• Yvonne Lopez, opined that elephant rides at the Santa Ana Zoo should be banned.
• Grace Wetrosky, believe that elephant rides at the Santa Ana Zoo ought to be banned.
• Laura Cooley, also opined that elephant rides should not be allowed at the Santa Ana
Zoo.
• Julie Curran-Meskell, encouraged Council to ban elephant rides at the Santa Ana Zoo.
• Britta Wilson, representing PETA, encouraged Council to ban elephant rides at the
Santa Ana Zoo.
• Francisco Barragan, congratulated and expressed well wishes to all who were re-
elected; concerned with a robo call received during election.
• Sara Guerrero, invited all to participate in the 4th Annual Noche de Milagros to be held
on December 4th hosted by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble; congratulated
Council for another term on the City Council.
• Robin Cook, commented on re-vote matter considered at a previous Council meeting;
opined that City should keep the elephant rides at the Santa Ana Zoo.
• Steve McGuigan, provided letters by "Have Trunks Will Travel" to Council encouraging
them to visit their facility where they house elephants; asked Council to post
information on upcoming events on their personal websites.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25S with the
following modifications:
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C;
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled item 25A and 25N for separate discussion;
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido, Martinez,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2010 - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Approve 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 ADOPTING THE UPDATED CALIFORNIA AND
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODES WITH AMENDMENTS
AND REQUISITE FINDINGS - Planning and Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the October 18, 2010 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 5, 2010.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A APPOINT ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
MEMBER- Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Cecilia Aguinaga as the City Representative to the
Orange County Vector Control District Board to fill an unexpired term,
expiring December 31, 2011.
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MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve a Compromise and Release settlement for Donald
Mahany vs. the City of Santa Ana, WCAB No. ANA0397503, in the
amount of $22,000.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - City Manager's Office
and Personnel Services - Clerk of the Council Office
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.
19D QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 -
Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR A
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION - 1584 EAST SANTA
CLARA AVENUE - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19F REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR
THE HARBOR MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR PLAN ALONG HARBOR
BOULEVARD - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19G REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE FIRST STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER
THE SANTA ANA RIVER (061723)- Public Works Agency
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MOTION: Authorize the Public Works Agency to send Request for
Proposals to qualified consulting firms to provide construction
management services for the First Street Bridge Widening over the
Santa Ana River project.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ASSISTANCE
TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FY 2009 - Fire Department
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the FEMA Assistance to
Firefighters Grant 2009 in the amount of $49,920 and designate
$12,480 in City funds required for the 20% match.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 11-096 - Approve an
Appropriation Adjustment for the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
2009 expenditure account.
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
21A AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize staff to apply for federal funding of four projects
and to submit the projects for funding consideration under the Highway
Safety Improvement Program.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 221)
22A SPEC. NO. 10-045 - COPPER TUBING - (Public Works Agency) - Finance
& Management Services
1. Authorize contract to Wells Supply Co. for copper tubing in the
amount not to exceed $50,000.
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2. Award contracts for copper tubing and miscellaneous waterworks
parts for a one-year period, with provision for three one-year
renewals, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $160,000
with the following vendors:
Vendor
Copper Tubing:
Ferguson Enterprises
S & J Supply Co. Inc.
Emergency waterworks parts:
Wells Supply Co.
Location
Pomona
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Ana
22B SPEC. NO. 10-034 - OVERHEAD DOOR MAINTENANCE - Award a
contract to Commercial Door of Orange County, Inc. for a one-year period
with provision for three, one-year renewals in an annual amount not to
exceed $30,000. (Fire Department) - Finance & Management Services
22C SPEC. NO. 10-040 - ASPHALT POTHOLE REPAIR - Award a contract to
Ben's Asphalt, Inc., for a one-year period with provision for three one-year
renewals in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually (Public Works
Agency) - Finance & Management Services
22D SPEC. NO. 10-039 - ASPHALT STREET MAINTENANCE - Award a contract
to All American Asphalt for a one-year period with provision for three one-
year renewals in an amount not to exceed $580,000 annually (Public Works
Agency) - Finance & Management Services
22E SPEC. NO. 08-023 - FIRE HOSE - Renew the contract with L.N. Curtis &
Sons for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $32,000, and
increase the aggregate limit by $25,000 for miscellaneous supplies in an
annual amount not to exceed $57,000 (Fire Department) - Finance &
Management Services
22F SPEC. NO. 10-037 - CIVIC CENTER TREE PRUNING - Award a contract to
Tree Elements, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $31,400. (Parks, Recreation
& Community Services Agency) - Finance & Management Services
22G SPEC. NO. 10-021 - UNIFORM, MAT AND TOWEL SERVICE - Finance &
Management Services
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I. Amend the contract with Prudential Overall Supply for uniform, mat
and towel service through the end of the current year to provide
service during the transition of new uniforms and finalizing the
charges on lost stock in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
2. Award a contract to G & K Services Inc. uniform, mat and towel
services for a three-year period with provision for one three-year
renewal, in an annual amount not to exceed $33,130.
22H SPEC. NO. 10-043 - REFURBISH VACTOR SEWER TRUCKS - Award a
contract to Haaker Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed
$217,105 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
221 SPEC. NO. 10-031 - DIGITAL AUDIO-VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM -
Award a contract to Gulen Inc. dba LegalTek in an amount not to exceed
$45,550 (Police Department) - Finance & Management Services
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A INCREASE CONTINGENCY FOR BRISTOL STREET WIDENING FROM
MCFADDEN AVENUE TO PINE STREET (PROJECT NO. 061500) - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Increase the contingency for the contract with All American
Asphalt for the Bristol Street Widening Project by $200,000 to a total
estimated contract amount of $10,178,904 and authorize the City
Manager to execute change orders up to the contingency amount.
23B INCREASED CONTINGENCY FOR RECYCLED WATER CONVERSION
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 093215) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Increase the contingency for the contract with Guerrero
Backhoe Service, Inc. for the Recycled Water Conversion Project by
$100,000 to a total estimated contract amount of $324,526 and authorize
the City Manager to execute change orders up to the contingency
amount.
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
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noted on the Request for Council Action report. (Item 25B through 25M
and 250 through 25S)
25A
SUR ANTENNA 'AT DELHI BARK - .Parks, 4Recreton,.,& Community
ervic. . e- Agency
Continued from the October 18, 2010 City Council meeting by a vote of 7-0.
Councilmember Sarmiento provided background on recent meetings
between area residents and city staff; requested a continuance to determine
new location.
MOTION: Continue consideration of item to the next regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting scheduled for December 6, 2010.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Alvarez
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
25B AGMT NO. 2010-210 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPERTY
AGREEMENT NO. 2010-10 - With Melvin G. and Catherine W. Ladd for the
structure located at 2127 North Greenleaf Street (E.B. Smith House) -
Planning and Building Agency
25C AGMT NO. 2010-211 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPERTY
AGREEMENT NO. 2010-14 - With Anthony Peter Michalski for the structure
located at 917 North Louise Street (W. P. Heninger House) - Planning and
Building Agency
25D AGMT NO. 2010-212 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPERTY
AGREEMENT NO. 2010-15 - With Gary Regalado and Lisa LaFourcade for
the structure located at 2019 North Victoria Drive (Was House) - Planning
and Building Agency
25E AGMT NO. 2010-213 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPERTY
AGREEMENT NO. 2010-16 - With Raymond D. and Linda L. Chapel for the
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structure located at 413 West Santa Clara Avenue (Neff House) - Planning
and Building Agency
25F AGMT NO. 2010-214 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROPERTY
AGREEMENT NO. 2010-17 - With Ashley and Ninh Vu for the structure
located at 1911 North Westwood Avenue (A. T. Bates Ranch House) -
Planning and Building Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2010-215 - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Execute an
agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $40,150, for a new McDonald's restaurant at 1100 South Grand
Avenue - Planning and Building Agency
25H FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES - Authorize
ongoing custodial service expenses in an amount of $18,262.50 per year
and $15,000 in improvements pursuant to a Cooperative Agreement and
Amendment No. 1 between the Orange County Transportation Authority, the
County of Orange and the City for the public restrooms at the Santa Ana
Transit terminal (N-2009-016-01) - Public Works Agency
251 AGMT NO. 2010-216 - TRAFFIC COUNTING SERVICES PROJECT
(PROJECT NO. 116739) - With Pacific Traffic Data Services for an amount
not to exceed $30,000 with an option to extend the agreement for one
additional year - Public Works Agency
25J AGMT NO. 2010-217 - CITYWIDE SPEED LIMIT STUDY (PROJECT
116738) - With Albert Grover & Associates in an amount not to exceed
$44,682. - Public Works Agency
25K SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTOL STREET CORRIDOR
(PROJECT NO. 081700) - Public Works Agency
• AGMT NO. 2010-218 - With Winchell's Donut Houses Operating
Company, L.P. for the purchase of 624 N. Bristol Street in the amount of
$915,000.
• AGMT NO. 2010-219 - With Richard and Susan Riemer for the purchase
of 602 N. Bristol Street in the amount of $352,720.
• AGMT NO. 2010-220 - With Santa Ana Florist (Charles and Vicki Kruger)
for acquisition settlement for the business at 315 N. Bristol in the amount
of $280,000.
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• AGMT NO. 2010-221 - With Richard R. Garibay for the purchase of 828
N. Bristol Street in the amount of $3,190,000.
• AGMT NO. 2010-222 - With Garibay Tax Service for acquisition
settlement for business at 828 N. Bristol in the amount of $75,000.
• AGMT NO. 2010-223 - With Clinica Medica San Miguel for acquisition
settlement for business at 1302 W. Santa Ana Blvd. in the amount of
$300,000.
• AGMT NO. 2010-224 - With Joaquin Torres for purchase of 622 N. Bristol
in the amount of $275,000.
25L AGMT NO. 2010-225 - PROPOSITION 1B ALLOCATION FOR CITY
STREETS - Execute an amendment to the cooperative agreement with the
County of Orange to redirect the surplus from previously allocated
Proposition 1 B funds - Public Works Agency
25M AGMT NO. 2010-226 - PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES - Execute an
amendment with Parking Concepts, Inc. of Los Angeles in an amount not to
exceed $35,000 for a one-year term - Police Department and Community
Development Agency
25N' FOOD ` CONCESSION ;: SERVICES. ;,AT'. ;'-THE SANTA ANA _ ZQO AT
PRENTICE PARK VI(ith .Kflowiwgo0 Enterprises; Inc. - Parks, Recreation &
s x :,
Community Services Agency
Councilmember Sarmiento requested a continuance.
MOTION: Continue consideration of item to the next regularly
scheduled City Council Meeting scheduled for December 6, 2010.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido,
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250 AGMT NO. 2010-227 - JAIL INMATE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM -
Execute an amendment to the agreement with Rancho Santiago Community
College District in an annual amount not to exceed $25,000 - Police
Department
25P AGMT NO. 2010-228 - ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPORT - Execute an amendment with KCC Knowledge Computing Ltd, in
an amount not to exceed $57,500 - Police Department
25Q AGMT NO. 2010-229 - ELECTRONIC DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT - Execute an amendment with
Simplex/Grinnell LP, in an amount not to exceed $14,024 - Police
Department
25R AGMT NO. 2010-230 - MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADE TO POLICE
DIGITAL IMAGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JULY 1, 2010 - JUNE 2011)
- Execute an amendment with Linear Systems in an amount not to exceed
$33,325.75 - Police Department
25S AGMT NOS. 2010-231 AND A-2010-232 - EVENT/ENTERTAINMENT
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO OPERATE THE 2011 FIESTAS PATRIAS
AND CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVITIES - Direct the City Attorney to prepare
and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement with MXLive and Romo Enterprises, Inc. - City Manager's Office
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A RESOLUTION - EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS. 2008-
27 AND 2008-31 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
PHARMACY - 115 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD - Planning and Building
Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-053 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2008-27 AS CONDITIONED AND CONDITIONAL USE
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PERMIT NO. 2008-31 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 115 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
*Mayor Pulido, Councilmembers Martinez and Benavides excused themselves from
consideration of Item 75A due to a conflict of interest due to campaign contributions. They
left the dais and did not participate in the proceedings of the matter. Mayor Pro Tern
Alvarez assumed the Chair and presided over Item 75A.
75A PUBLIC HEARING - PROACTIVE RENTAL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
(PREP) INSPECTION FEE ADJUSTMENT - Planning and Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on November 5, 2010 and
November 12, 2010.
Staff report provided by Executive Director of Planning and Building, Jay
Trevino. There was no written correspondence received. The Public
Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m. There were no speakers and the hearing
closed.
Council requested that Gold Seal program be re-visited and number of rental
units in the City be provided to the Council.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2811 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 21-120r.1(a) OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE AND EXTEND THE FEE
CHARGED TO FINANCE THE CITY'S PROACTIVE RENTAL
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Bustamante
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VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED Benavides, Martinez, Pulido (3)
AND NOT
PRESENT:
ABSENT: None (0)
*Mayor Pulido, Councilmembers Benavides and Martinez returned to the dais at 7:16 p.m.
Mayor Pulido re-assumed the Chair.
75B PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR JAKE'S
LIFE AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS -
Finance & Management Services
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on November 1, 2010.
No staff report provided. There was no written correspondence received.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:18 p.m. There were no speakers and the
hearing closed.
MOTION:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond
financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of
Jake's LIFE, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation (or any
successor thereto or assigns thereof), for the purpose of the
acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of certain
real property and improvements thereon located at 1525 North
Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92705.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-054 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE
OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY REVENUE
BONDS (REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY PROJECT),
SERIES 2010 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $25,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE
ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING
OF AN OFFICE BUILDING AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO
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MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Bustamante
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75C PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL AND RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS - Finance & Management
Services
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on November 1, 2010.
No staff report provided. There was no written correspondence received.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:19 p.m. There were no speakers and the
hearing closed.
MOTION:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond
financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange, a corporation existing under
the laws of the State of California, and described in Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, for the benefit of Mater Dei
High School to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction
and improvement of educational facilities located at their site in
Santa Ana, California.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-055 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE
OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING
THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER
MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO
MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Alvarez
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VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS .
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may
place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85A POLICY ON EXPENSES OVER $25,000 (MAYOR PRO TEM ALVAREZ)
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez thanked the City Manager for responding to her
request for information on expenses over $25,000. Requested a
continuance of item to the next regularly scheduled meeting to allow the
respective departments to provide a comprehensive report on expenses over
$25,000, that are submitted to Council for approval.
MOTION: Alvarez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante, Pulido,
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:20 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING, AND RECONVENED AT 7:21 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked Mayor for service and congratulated all on re-election.
• Thanked Executive Director of Parks and Recreation for changing date to
Sundays for free entrance to Santa Ana Zoo - a day that can be better
enjoyed by families.
• Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked Executive Director Gerardo Mouet for leadership in obtaining a
$4.4 million grant for Willard Intermediate.
• Encouraged all to watch "Waiting for Superman" movie depicting children
and the social responsibility we all play in their education; urged the
school board to work together to make all schools better.
• Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Bustamante:
• Congratulated all on re-election, by overwhelming numbers.
• Noted that Bowers Museum will have exhibit starting December 18th on
"Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World".
• Happy Thanksgiving to all.
• State going through tough economic times; Governor made somber
speech at recent event regarding issue.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Congratulated colleagues and members of the school board on re-
election - elected to be responsive; proud to serve the community.
• Asked staff to schedule tour of "Have Trunks Will Travel".
• Asked that City Manager look into ordinances restricting soccer kicking
and prohibition of clothes hangers, in light of green efforts.
• Happy Thanksgiving to all.
• Supports Councilmember Benavides comments on Dream Act.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Congratulated voters for coming out to vote and being engaged in the
democratic process.
• Asked that staff re-send letter to elected officials on City's support of the
"Dream Act".
• Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Echoed sentiments on those re-elected; thanked voters for faith in
Council.
• Noted that more than 200 miles of City streets have been repaired;
condition of the City remarked by Senator Feinstein during a recent visit.
• Political signs still up in many areas; asked that City staff work with
candidates on this issue.
• As the holidays approach, encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana.
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"Toys for Tots" accepting donations at all Fire Stations in the City.
Thanked all for support of the City.
Mayor Pulido:
• Expressed gratitude to voters for support and re-election.
• UC Davis will be hosting "Clean Tech Conference" where he will be
presenting an award to Governor Schwarzenegger for green efforts.
• Noted that 6% of green jobs in Santa Ana - National average is 2%.
• Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
• Adjourned in memory of Ed Cooper, Rob Balen, and Darrell Hennegen.
ADJOURNED - 7:45 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday,
December 6, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting
immediately followed by the Regular Open Meeting in the Council
Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Adjourn In Memory of
Ed Cooper,
Rob Balen, and
Darrell Hennegen
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