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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10B - REGULAR MINUTES 07-18-2011MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 18, 2011 CLOSED SESSION MEETING The Closed Session meeting was relocated to Conference Room 147, adjacent to the Council Chamber dais, to facilitate transition to the regular City Council meeting. CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER, CONFERENCE ROOM 147 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:05 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor P.M.) CARLOS BUSTAMANTE MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO SAL TINAJERO (5:30 p.m.) COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: P. DAVID BENAVIDES PUBLIC COMMENTS - None CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Pro Tern (5:15 STAFF Present: PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council 1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Coalition for Accountable Government Ethics vs COSA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-1 1B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - One (1) anticipated matter.* *Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento indicated for the record that they had a conflict of interest and left the room at 5:50 p.m. and did not return to the meeting. 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 Officers Association (POA) Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) Santa Ana Firemen's Benevolent Association (FBA) Santa Ana Fire Management Association (FMA) Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Full-Time Employees Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Part-time Civil Service Employees Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA) Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager, Paul M. Walters Employee Organizations: Executive Management (EM) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT AND APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Attorney; and City Manager CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:13 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-2 REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 6:14 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor CLAUDIA C. ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern CARLOS BUSTAMANTE MICHELE MARTINEZ VINCENT F. SARMIENTO SAL TINAJERO (6:20 p.m.) COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: P. DAVID BENAVIDES STAFF Present: PAUL M. WALTERS, Interim City Manager JOSEPH STRAKA, Interim City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO INVOCATION COUNCIL RECESSED AGENCY, FOLLOWED COUNCIL MEETING PRESENT. Barry Summers, Police Chaplain AT 6:17 P.M. TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING; THE CITY RECONVENED AT 6:18 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS *Mayor Pulido declared a conflict of interest on Item 12A and abstained; he left the meeting at 6:19 p.m. and did not return. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez assumed the Chair and presided over the meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-3 PUBLIC COMMENT • Bill Cunningham, President of the Santa Ana Police Foundation, thanked the Police Department and Council for support and highlighted efforts made since inception in September 2009. • Norma Aronne, property owner of 930 N. Grand Avenue, concerned with current zoning and inability to develop that property with current standards; seek assistance. • Ruben Puebla, of Pachanga Inc., pleased with security and maintenance services, and events hosted by Downtown Inc. • Allen Witten, of Orange County Department of Education ACCESS Program, asked public and local businesses to support their continued fundraising efforts and presented Councilwoman Michele Martinez with Certificate of Recognition for her assistance. • Carter Dewberry, resident and business owner, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. • Nazley Restrepo, representing Orange County Bar Foundation, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and assistance they have received with their fundraising efforts. • George Mendoza, thanked Council for supporting his business; also spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and the progress taking place in Downtown Santa Ana. • Archer Alstaetter, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and facilitation efforts they provide; successful Harvey Milk Day in Downtown; and invited all to attend the Summer Concert Series in Downtown on Friday nights for 10 weeks. • Jeff Jan, of Chapter One Restaurant, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and their focus to bring businesses into area. • Joey Mendes, of Proof Bar, spoke in support PBID and Downtown Inc. • Sam Romero, noted longtime family roots in Santa Ana, expressed concern with alleged move to change businesses and the people to be serviced. • Ryan Chase, President of Downtown Inc., summarized purpose of PBID's; efforts made by Downtown Inc. including added safety; held meetings with members wanting dissolution of PBID, but no resolution; Downtown Inc. proposing modified boundaries to focus on Downtown core and no increase in assessment. • Fina Chaves, reiterated support for the disestablishment of PBID (Community Management District). • Irving Chase, support of Downtown Inc. and proposed reboundary; his business focus and change is market drive to broaden appeal into Downtown; key issue is to improve Downtown; urged Council to make decision on PBID. • Ralph Allen, opposed to PBID and establishment procedures; recommends Council disband. • Barbara Deroche, representing Country Garden Caterers, support disestablishment of PBID; not receiving benefits offered to other businesses. • Jay Meehan, was originally opposed to PBID, but has since changed; need leadership to make decision. • Mike Paxton, support of Downtown Inc.; urged Council to make decision on the matter. *Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted for the record that the City Council had received a letter from Herb Rose and also that approximately 26 people were currently standing in the room holding signs supporting disestablishment of PBID. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-4 CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31B with the following modifications: • Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Items 25L and 25M (due to campaign contribution limits); • Councilmember Martinez pulled Item 31 B for separate discussion; • Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 12A (due to a potential conflict of interest and did not participate in the discussion/consideration); • Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez pulled Item 12A for separate discussion; and • Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2) Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING ON JUNE 20, 2011 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. 10B MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON JUNE 22, 2011 - Clerk of the Council Office *June 22, 2011 City Council minutes to be considered on the August 1, 2011 City Council Agenda CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-5 MOTION: Approve Minutes. 10C MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING ON JULY 13, 2011 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 12A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO MODIFY THE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN TO ADJUST THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT - Community Development Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on July 9, 2011 and notices mailed to business and property owners. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted that she has asked City Attorney for legal opinions, and will be sending additional questions tomorrow pertaining to different alternatives, including different maps for consideration; concerned with assessment on property tax role; have asked in the past for process to modify and also disestablish the PBID; process for noticing business/property owners; meetings with groups in support and opposition to PBID - OC Human Relations Commission had tried to mediate meetings; leadership needed to make decision, but need the fact and legal questions answered before; Downtown looking great and progress being made due to vision of prior City Council's including establishment of Artist Village; question how to manage PBID; encouraged public and City Council to provide potential maps of redistricting to the City Clerk's Office by Thursday, July 21 st at 5:00 p.m.; asked the following questions: Can we have a separate agency manage the PBID money? We need full audit of funds; concerned with bylaws and membership composition; and is Downtown Inc. in compliance with Brown Act? Councilmember Tinajero commented on need to have all types of businesses benefit from PBID; events such as Harvey Milk Celebration taking place in the Downtown; programming needs for all merchants and patrons need to be considered. Councilmember Bustamante stated that change is constant; Downtown Inc. along with businesses are partners for progress. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-6 Councilmember Martinez noted that zoning changes have allowed mixed uses in Downtown and added to success of area; support continuance of item to allow for additional proposed maps to be submitted for consideration; and asked why $230,000 from DSABA were transferred to Downtown Inc. upon establishment? MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the August 1, 2011 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Alvarez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED AND NOT PRESENT: SECOND: Tinajero Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Tinajero (4) None (0) Pulido*, Sarmiento (2) ABSENT: Benavides (1) *Pulido abstained for the record, although he had left the meeting prior to the item being considered. BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES 13A APPOINTMENT - HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION - NOMINATED BY MAYOR PULIDO AS THE CITY-WIDE REPRESENTATIVE FOR A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 11, 2012 - Clerk of the Council MOTION: Appoint. Residing Name Board/Commission Ward Phil Schaefer Historic Resources Commission 6 (Replace Seeley) FINAL TRACT/PARCEL MAP NOTIFICATIONS Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval. The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of the City Council Meeting. 17A FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2006-115 - 1316-1320 NORTH KING STREET MOTION: Receive and file. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-7 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report. 19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Excuse Councilmember David Benavides from the City Council. Community Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority Meetings. 19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - City Manager's Office and Finance and Management Services 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 Tem Alvarez voted "No" on Item 19C. 19D QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010, valued at $25,000 and less. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT CALIFORNIA NEW START GRANT - Community Development Agency MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-03 - Recognizing additional revenues in an amount of $45,566 from the State of California for Prison- to-Employment Program activites. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-8 SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 22A SPEC. NO. 11-036 - STREET SWEEPERS - (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services Continued from the June 20, 2011 City Council Meeting by a vote of 4-3 (Alvarez, Martinez, Tinajero, no). MOTION: Staff recommends continuance of matter to the August 1, 2011 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action. (Items 22B through 22F) 22B SPEC. NO. 11-019 - UNIFORM, MAT AND TOWEL SERVICE - Award a contract to G&K Services, Inc. for a three-year period with provision for one three-year renewal, in an annual amount not to exceed $43,000 - Finance & Management Services 22C SPEC. NO.08-014 - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - Renew the contract with Kathco Products for a one-year period in a total annual amount not to exceed $45,000 - Finance & Management Services 22D SPEC. NO. 09-004 - HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) FUSIBLE PIPE - Renew the contract with ISCO Industries, LLC for a one- year period in an annual amount not to exceed $35,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services 22E SPEC. NO.09-029 - ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIALS - Renew the contract with Vulcan Materials Co. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $45,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services 22F SPEC. NO. 09-036 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR CENTERS - Renew the contract with JFK Transportation Company for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $40,000 (Parks, Recreation & Community Servcies Agency) - Finance & Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-9 AGREEMENTS 25A TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES - Public Works Agency, Parks, Recreation & Community Servcies Agency, and Community Development Agency Continued from the June 20, 2011 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7-0. MOTION: Staff recommends continuance of matter to the August 1, 2011 City Council Meeting. 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 25B through 25M) 25B AGMT NO. 2011-176 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - With 911 Vehicle in an annual amount of $30,000. - Fire Department 25C AGMT NO. 2011-177 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ELECTRONIC REPORTING PROJECT - Execute an amendment with eCompliance Inc. in an amount not to exceed $30,000 - Fire Department 25D AGMT NO. 2011-178 - CLEANING SERVICES AT THE CIVIC CENTER - Execute an amendment with Hydroblast Exterior Cleaning Company, LLC in an amount of $78,140 (Paid for by Civic Center Authority) - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency 25E AGMT NO. 2011-179 - FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - Execute an amendment with Deckside Pool Service in an amount of $19,620. (Paid for by Civic Center Authority) - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and Community Development Agency 25F AGMT NO. 2011-180 - WIRELESS DATA SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT - Execute an amendment with Verizon Wireless Data Communications Servcies extending the term up to an additional 18 months, through March 30, 2013, and increasing compensation by $115,00, for a total not to exceed an amount of $265,000 - Finance & Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-10 25G AGMT NO. 2011-181 - VIDEO SEWER INSPECTION SERVICES - Execute an amendment with Houston-Harris PCS Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Paid for by Santiago Sewer Service Fund) - Public Works Agency 25H AGMT NO. 2011-182 - ANIMAL CARE SHELTER SERVICES - With the County of Orange for a one-year period in an amount not to exceed $903,470 - Police Department 251 AGMT NO. 2011-183 - ANIMAL LICENSE FEE COLLECTION PROGRAM - Execute an amendment with Civic Collections, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for an additional one-year term - Police Department 25J AGMT NO. 2011-184 - REGIONAL INTEROPERABILITY/FIRE COMMUNICATIONS - With Fatpot Technologies, LLC in a fiscal year amount not to exceed $192,000 - Fire Department 25K JANITORIAL SERVICE - Finance and Management Services • AGMT NO. 2011-185 - Execute an amendment with Pacific Building Care, Inc. for janitorial services at the Depot at Santa Ana in an annual amount not to exceed $160,000 for a one-year term. Additionally, include janitorial services at the Santa Ana Main Library, Newhope Learning Center, Santa Ana PAAL (Police Athletic & Activity League) program facility and 13 park centers in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000 for a one-year term. • AGMT NO. 2011-186 - Execute an amendment with Bell Building Maintenance Company for janitorial services at Santa Ana City Hall, Ross Annex, and Corporate Yard in an amount not to exceed $248,000 for a one-year term. 25L AGMT NO. 2011-187 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES - With the Ferguson Group for a six-month period in an amount not to exceed $37,500 - City Manager's Office *Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 25L due to a campaign contribution. 25M AGMT NO. 2011-188 STATE GOVERNMENT LIAISON SERVICES With Townsend Public Affairs for a six-month period in an amount not to exceed $25,000 - City Manager's Office CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-11 *Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on Item 25M due to a campaign contribution. MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET 29A INSURANCE RENEWALS - Personnel Services Agency MOTION: 1. Approve the City's continued membership in the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $1,250,000. 2. Approve the City's continued participation in the Public Entity Property Insurance Program from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $360,500. 3. Approve the City's continued participation in the California State Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority's Crime Bond Program from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2013 for an estimated two-year pre-paid premium not to exceed $17,500. LAND USE MATTERS DEEDS - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY 30A QUITCLAIM 1101 E. CHESTNUT AVENUE TO OCTA FOR THE AT- GRADE RAIL SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT 091745) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a quitclaim deed relinquishing the City's fee interest in 1101 E. Chestnut Avenue. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCES 31A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-14 TO ALLOW A 60-FOOT HIGH MONOPINE WIRELESS FACILITY FOR METRO PCS AT 601 SOUTH SANTA FE STREET - ROYAL STREET COMMUNICATIONS, APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on June 27, 2011, by a vote of 5-0 (Nalle and Turner absent). CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-12 MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-14 as conditioned. 31 B VARIANCE NO. 2011-08 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN PARKING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT/RETAIL BUILDING WITHIN THE METRO TOWN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER AT 3600 THROUGH 3796 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET - JAMES CARTER, APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on June 13, 2011, by a vote of 6-0 (Alderete absent). Councilmember Martinez commended staff for project; smart development. MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2011-08 as conditioned. MOTION: Martinez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Bustamante Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) None (0) None (0) Benavides, Pulido (2) **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS RESOLUTIONS 55A ESTABLISH THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FY 2011-12 (GANN LIMITS) - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-040 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-13 MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2) 55B ACCEPT STATE GRANT FUNDING TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO FORMER CUSTOMERS OF CATALINA STREET PUMP OWNERS ASSOCIATION - Public Works Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-041 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ACCEPT STATE GRANT FUNDING, CONSTRUCT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE SERVICE TO FORMER CUSTOMERS OF CATALINA STREET PUMP OWNERS ASSOCIATION MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2) 55C ACCEPT STATE GRANT FUNDING TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO FORMER CUSTOMERS OF DIAMOND PARK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY - Public Works Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-042 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ACCEPT STATE GRANT FUNDING, CONSTRUCT PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND PROVIDE SERVICE TO FORMER CUSTOMERS OF DIAMOND PARK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-14 MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2) 55D CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CAL-EMA) RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INDVIDUALS FOR DISASTER RELIEF - Finance Management Services MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-043 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES OR THE FIRE CHIEF TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE CITY WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2) 55E HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAMS (2010 METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE GRANT) - Fire Department MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-044 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE FIRE CHIEF TO SUBMIT A GRANT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-15 APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE FY2010 METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM GRANT PROGRAM 2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached sub-grantee agreement subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. AGMT NO. 2011-189 - With Orange County in the amount of $312,658, for the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Programs, Metropolitan Medical Response System grant. 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-014 - Recognizing the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Programs, Metropolitan Medical Response System grant funds and appropriate the same into the 2010 Metropolitan Medical Response System grant expenditure account. MOTION: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: SECOND: Sarmiento Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: PUBLIC HEARINGS None (0) None (0) Benavides, Pulido (2) 75A PUBLIC HEARING - RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS FOR FY 2010-2011 - Planning and Building Agency Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on July 8, 2011 and notices mailed on July 7, 2011. There was no staff report presentation. The Public Hearing opened at 7:45 p.m. There were no speakers or written communication received, and the hearing closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-045 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2) 75B PUBLIC HEARING-WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT FOR FY 2010-2011 - Public Works Agency Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on July 8, 2011 and notices mailed on July 7, 2011. There was no staff report presentation. The Public Hearing opened at 7:47 p.m. There were no speakers or written communication received, and the hearing closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2011-046 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF WEED, RUBBISH AND GARBAGE ABATEMENT: MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING A COPY THEREOF TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR MOTION: Bustamante SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Bustamante, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-17 COMMENTS 90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None 90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Sarmiento: • Announced that City hosting Business Expo at Delhi Center at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (July 19, 2011) to discuss incentives and explain the development and planning process to new and existing businesses; thanked staff for coordinating event; and • El Centro Cultural de Mexico had lease extended because of City staff assistance. Councilmember Martinez: • Thanked Councilmembers Benavides and Bustamante, and staff for 3`d of July Festivities; • Asked that Preferred Local Vendor/Contractor policy be placed on future agenda; policy would help keep dollars locally; • Asked staff to assist Delhi Center as much as possible with their financial needs; • Redistricting - urged residents to comment on proposed Congressional redistricting plan; important to keep Santa Ana in District 47. • Asked Executive Director of Parks and Recreation for an update on plaza at Fourth and French Streets; and • City Manager Recruitment/Search Forum on Thursday, July 28th at Southwest Senior Center at 6 p.m. hosted by Councilmember Benavides and self. Councilmember Bustamante: • 3`d of July event successful; no general funds used; thanked staff for hard work. Councilmember Tinajero: • Congratulated Councilmembers and staff for successful 3`d of July event, • Thanked the Fire department and firefighters for efforts in relation to 4th of July holiday; • Congratulated Police Department for coordinating efforts with FBI and U.S. Marshalls in apprehension of several members; and • Commented on recent documentary by daughter of former Speaker of the House Pelosi of swearing in of U.S. Citizens and meaning of CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-18 becoming a U.S. Citizen - pride in becoming American and services provided by this Country and our City employees. Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez: • Commented on Fiesta Market Place sign, carousel, and kiosk that were in the Downtown and now gone. Who owned, where did funding come from and requested that other Fiesta Market Place sign in front of parking lot be removed. Where did funding come from for those projects? Was it federal grants in or about 1982? Who was authorized to bring down the Fiesta Market Place sign? • The Fourth and French Street corner has been referred to as 4t" and French Square. Who designated the name? Requested that an Agenda Item 85A be added to the next regular meeting's agenda for discussion of naming open area (sometimes referred to as the Plaza). Why were businesses leases in El Faisan not renewed? Open area and programming, including Paseo should be available to all, not just concerts or alleged rollerbladers or skaters (which is not allowed) on Sundays. And questioned need for signage change. ADJOURNED 8:10 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, August 1, 2011 at 5:00 for the Closed Session Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Maria Huizar, Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-19 1OB-20